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Steel Wall, 22-Foot Drop Closes Beach

Mayor: “We Made It Through Another Disaster”

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Winter Storm Jonas meant the township called in some extra plows from Pennsylvania contractors to tend to Brick’s nearly two feet of snow.

“Brick had the most snow in Ocean County–21 inches–and we flooded, and we had property damage because of f looding,” Mayor John Ducey said, “but we made it through another natural disaster in Brick.”

The township started preparing for the recent nor’easter days before the first snowflake even fell, said Ducey, who summarized how the township handled the snowstorm at the January 26 council meeting.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Three days after the Nor’easter, a woman walks her dog next to the exposed sea wall, near 6th Avenue. in Normandy Beach in Brick.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Beachfront homes stood perilously close to the edge of the cliffs created from Winter Storm Jonas, showing the impact of the storm’s erosion of sand in spite of the steel wall there.

Before the nor’easter, sections of the 3.5 mile-long steel wall could

be seen sticking out of the sand along the Brick beaches. And in areas near Brick Beach 1, the wall was completely covered, while the areas of Normandy Beach there were up to eight vertical feet of it seen.

But all that changed during the storm. Within six hours, more

County Administration Building, Toms River.

With Ocean County Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr., holding the Bible, Ocean County Counsel John C. Sahradnik Jr. administered the oath of office.

Haines was appointed to a seat on

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With heavy snow forecast for that Friday night, the administration held meetings on Wednesday and Thursday with the Brick Township OEM (Office of Emergency Management) when it was decided that additional snow removal equipment might be needed.

Along with township snow-removal vehicles, three additional contractors bid and were hired on an as-needed basis, but DPW Director Glenn Campbell found additional contractors in Pennsylvania to add more equipment, Ducey said.

“We gave the okay for that even though it was risky because we might have had to pay them (Mayor - See Page 4)

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than 20 vertical feet was exposed along much of the wall, and near the end of the wall at the Toms River border in Normandy beach, wave action scoured sand away from behind the wall, resulting in secondary cliffs that measured eight feet, leaving some of the (Wall - See Page 4)

Meet The Newest Ocean County Freeholder

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Freeholders welcomed the second woman to ever serve on the board. Virginia (Ginny) Haines was sworn to the office of Ocean County Freeholder on January 27 during a brief informal ceremony at the Ocean

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the Freeholder Board by the Ocean County Republican Committee on January 26. She succeeds Freeholder James F. Lacey who retired from the Freeholder Board on December 31.

Haines, a Toms River resident (Freeholder - See Page 19)

– Photo by Jennifer Peacock Pastor Todd Smith, here with his wife Melissa, was recently installed as pastor at Faith Bible Church, in Brick.

By Jennifer Peacock an Church (OPC) personally and It begins, and ends, and begins corporately felt the wrath of Super again with a hurricane.

Storm Sandy. The nearly half-aThree years ago, members of century-old brick building of this (Pastor - See Page 13) Redeemer Orthodox Presbyteri-

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beachfront homes close to the edge.

While the steel wall was still not visible at Brick Beach 1 after the high-tide, fullmoon blizzard, a dangerous eight-foot drop formed there, which effectively closed all Brick beaches until further notice, officials said.

“This is what we had foreseen – the effect of the waves results in the loss of beach because of the vertical surface impacted by storm waves,” said Dr. Stewart Farrell, founder and director of the Coastal Research Center (CRC) and Professor of Marine Geology at Stockton University.

Farrell said he has videotape taken during the nor’easter that shows a 22-foot drop in some areas from the top of the wall to the beach.

“When storm waves hit the wall, 90 percent is reflected, and then those waves hit the next incoming wave and the result is explosive,” he said in a phone interview a few days after the storm. “Steel reflects everything.”

Farrell is using aerial photography to study what is happening at the ends of the wall: the southern end tapers down at the Toms River border, where the water eroded the sand behind the wall.

“The water ran over the top of the revetment, and it had to go someplace,” he said.

To the north, the steel wall continues through most of Mantoloking, where it connects to a rock revetment for about a quarter mile in Mantoloking which contin-

ues through most of Bay Head.

“The rock revetment is less reflective, and in those areas there was less structural damage,” Farrell said.

The steel revetment is effective in what it was built for: “keeping waves out of the town as the last line of defense for a 500year storm,” he said.

Farrell said 98 percent of the sand that is eroded from the beach in the winter is naturally replenished within six to eight months, but due to the increased energy of wave turbulence in front of the wall, the sand is transported further out, and the same amount would not come back, he said.

The long-awaited beach and dune replenishment project planned by the Army Corps of Engineers would work because the beach would absorb the wave energy instead of the wall, but only if the beach and dunes are maintained, he said.

“Eventually, if nothing is done, there will be a vertical drop to a wet beach,” he said. “How are we going to recreationally use the beach?” he asked.

People who are challenging eminent domain for the beach and dune replenishment project and are refusing to sign easements are costing the townships “a whole lot of money,” Farrell said.

Northern Ocean County is starved for sand, and with no natural supply, oceanfront towns would be spending some significant money at the quarry, he said.

“If the sea level keeps rising, we are really going to have a problem,” Farrell said.

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something if it didn’t snow, but it was worth the risk, and it paid off because of the amount of snow we had,” he said.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, crews began salting the township roads–a process that took about 13 hours–and finished salting right around the same time snow started falling.

In Brick, plows are called in when there’s four inches of snow on the ground; less than four inches damages the plows, Ducey said, so by 3 a.m. January 23, 81 pieces of equipment with drivers were called in and they started plowing at 5 a.m.

When there was six inches of snow on the ground, the additional contractors were called in for a total of 110 pieces of plowing equipment.

“It took from 5 a.m. on Saturday to late Sunday before all the roads were opened up,” Ducey said. “It took that much effort.”

Normally if there is six inches of snow it takes some 15 hours to plow the entire town, but with the volume of snow, it took 81 hours, he said. By late January 24 all the township roads had been plowed. Afterwards, plows worked to clear corners and different trouble spots around town they were familiar with from other storms.

“Plows worked through until 2 p.m.

Monday. Every complaint was cleared at

that point, and that’s when we sent them to Windward Beach Park to get that open for kids to enjoy since they had a day off from school,” he said.

Ducey said forecasters warned of flooding, but the first high tide was low–four feet below the bulkhead for the bay–but due to heavy winds, there was some flooding in some of the low-lying bayfront communities like Baywood and Shore Acres.

“They plowed nine or ten inches of snow on the roads and went back four or five hours later and it looked like they were never there before; the wind blew everything back into the street. Any bayfront community experienced that same kind of thing,” the mayor said.

The snow stopped for awhile, then it rained and temperatures dropped before it started snowing again, which resulted in frozen berms that caused damage to mailboxes, vehicles and plows, he said.

“Our plows were burning up. We were back down to 80 from 110, and our mechanics were going 24 hours a day fixing them,” he said. “They were blowing clutches and breaking because of the frozen berms.”

The salt trucks went back out again on Monday night, and because of the walls of snow and mechanical problems, it took almost 15 hours. By then, the trucks and other equipment had been used for 81 hours straight, he said.

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Editorial The Worst Winter Road Conditions Are Other Drivers It’s that time of the year again.

Rain, snow and ice will make driving a chore for the more than half-a-million residents of Ocean County. And on some days, downright dangerous.

This week, we have the giant mounds of snow left by the plows, scaling higher than most vehicles. Cars creep out from behind these obstacles, trying to see if a path is clear to make their turn. Or, other dangerous conditions, such as black ice, unplowed road shoulders and more abound at every literal turn.

This winter, use great caution when driving in harsh winter conditions. Arguably even more important, be wary of other drivers, who may not be using the same keen judgment as our readers.

Driving in the snow is an exercise utilizing all of the skills we learn as drivers. Brake early, and avoid hitting the brakes too hard. Limit your speed, especially if falling snow impairs your visibility. If you begin to slide, pump your brakes.

Holding them down will only worsen your slide. Keep your eyes on the drivers around you, especially at intersections, where other vehicles may slide past stop signs and signals and right in traffic.

In fact, when the ground is covered with snow, the greatest danger is not as much the snow,

but the others driving in the snow. Overly reckless and overly cautious drivers can wreak havoc with traffic patterns.

Observe what other drivers are doing at all times.

While snow is sure to slow traffic to a near halt, a more pressing danger, and one frequently overlooked, is ice.

Freezing temperatures can turn melted snow or cold rain into ice in a matter of minutes, covering roads in a sheet of hard-to-see, slippery danger.

So-called “black ice” can be an unexpected and deadly roadway condition that’s impossible to see until it’s too late.

Drivers should proceed with caution when driving in freezing temperatures, remain a safe distance from other vehicles to account for longer braking distances and watch for bridges, where the road freezes fastest.

And despite what some seem to think, SUVs are not exempt from these rules. These vehicles are just as susceptible to dangerous slips and slides on icy roadways. Take into account the rollover factor and rest assured that SUV makes careless winter driver no safer.

The rules of winter driving are simple: Use common sense; refrain from speeding and tailgating; proceed with the flow of traffic (too slow is just as dangerous as too fast) and know your vehicle.

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Letters To The Editor Cruz Should Be Republican Nominee We’ve seen it in cartoons, an angel on one shoulder representing you r conscience, a demon on the other as your greedy inner self. The media portrays itself as the angel while portraying Trump as the demon. Each time the Donald lays out what A mer ica ns may be se cretly thinking, (yes this includes people of both parties though they’ll never admit it) the media and political class immediately lash out in righteous indignation in an effort to maintain political correctness at its acme. Just when they think they’ve finally got him in the trap of his ow n m a k i ng, t he nex t days’ poll numbers reveal another story.

This is in no way an endorsement of the Trumpster, but an observation of the political media circus of which Tr u mp is the ring master directing the g reatest show on ear th from the center ring. He has masterfully done this, spending but a pittance of his billions, while others are becoming tapped out and losing donors on failed campaigns.

As he plays them all like a fiddle the show goes on.

In the meantime America, like ancient Rome, burns in the background.

There is only one man a nd h is ca mpaig n t hat has survived and thrived under the radar of this on-

slaught, that of Ted Cruz.

If the Republican Party ever hopes to survive this Trumping they had better start putting their apples in Ted’s basket, and soon.

James M. Spickard Tuckerton

Don’t Trap Beavers In regards to the recent Toms River Times articles on a beaver problem, I felt a need to respond. I was a 27year resident of Bayville and Barnegat. We recently moved to New Hampshire.

If I was still in NJ, I would volunteer to assist in a solution that would allow the beavers and humans to co-exist peacefully. Even though I’m no longer a resident, I do have some experience and expertise that I would like to share.

Our condo here in NH b a c k s u p t o a b e ave r pond. In 2009 the beavers dammed the culverts that separated the upper and lower pond. Fortunately, the residents recognized the benef its of beavers and we researched how we could solve the problem in a peaceful way. To make a long story short, we made contact online with Mike Callahan of BeaverSolutions.com and the Facebook Beaver Management Forum he established. Mike and the folks on the for um shared their knowledge freely and helped us save thousands of dollars and more than a few beavers.

After research was done, with Mike’s advice and

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guidance, I was able to construct a culvert protection cage (beaver deceiver) for well under $300, and with about 15 minutes of help from our builder’s backhoe, we are able to install it at no additional cost. It worked flawlessly since then. Total maintenance has been less than a few hours a year and has cost nothing. However, as the article mentioned the beaver deceiver is just one solution that may or may not work.

Each site is different and each situation is different.

The desig n of the protection depends on many factors including longterm objectives and topographical considerations.

I would also be happy to chat with interested parties in Toms River about possible steps to take. I should also note that trapping is seldom as efficient or cost effective as co-existence.

In the vast majority of cases, trapping is a short-term solution. It has been done for hundreds of years, but today there are much better solutions. The fact is that beavers are very territorial and they self limit their population. My latest blog entry is an open letter to a NH writer who ran into problems not unrelated to what you are experiencing. In part it explains that when their kits become about 2 years old, they are sent packing. They will travel up to 50 miles in search of another pond, often falling prey to predators along. So if you trap beavers on your pond they will return within a year or two. If co-existence is possible, it is always more economical, more effective and benef icial remedy.

If I was still in the area, I would be glad to visit the site and offer more specific advice. Even though I am not nearby, I would be

happy to talk to interested parties about crafting a solution.

Art Wolinsky Former Ocean County Resident

U.S.-Israel Relations Fine Manchester Councilman Frattini’s letter to the Times, December 19, expressing his concern over U.S.-Israel relations is much appreciated. To allay his fears, the terrorist attacks to Israel are not a question of border security, but are conducted from within by legal Palestinian residents.

Huge amounts of financial and defensive aid reach Israel from the U.S. each year, including the Iron Dome missile defense system which def lected the Hamas rocket attacks and stands ready to intercept others.

Israel reciprocates with development and testing of military equipment and tactics. As to intelligence, there is full cooperation, understandably quietly, between U.S. and Israeli agencies covering the entire Middle East. The U.S. stands alone in support of Israel against U.N. nations condemning Israel’s defensive warfare against Hamas’ assaults.

Does this sound like we are deprecating or ignoring Israel?

We keep Israel safe from attacks from without, while Israel contributes to our safety from terrorism and to our military preparedness.

Although Israel did not participate in the Iran nuclear talks, the nuclear threat was imminent before the agreement, and many in the Israeli military and intelligence services believe the talks were useful in at least delaying it.

Avram Shapiro Whiting

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

Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholders Oppose United Water’s Fee Increase

OCEA N COU NT Y – Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari has sent a strongly worded letter to the state Board of Public Utilities opposing United Water’s request for a second fee increase in less than three months.

Vicari, speaking on behalf of the entire board at a recent Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting, is the

liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. Vicari said the proposed $2.37 monthly surcharge on most residential users comes on the heels of a BPU-approved 9-percent rate hike, which the board passed in August.

“Together, these two increases hike water rates by more than $85 per year for

United Water customers.

This is totally unacceptable – residents just can’t afford it,” said Vicari.

The freeholder said the utility has received six separate increases since 2008.

In the letter to BPU President Richard Mroz, Vicari said the additional increase will be especially burdensome for senior citizens,

Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel

who are not receiving a Social Security cost of living increase this year.

“It appears the utility is more concerned with profits and its shareholders than it is with the hardships it is placing on the backs of our seniors,” said Vicari.

The higher water bills will also impact those residents and businesses owners still

recovering from Superstorm Sandy.

In the letter, Vicari wrote: “I am in strong opposition to United Water’s proposal, as I am to any utility rate increase that furthers our residents’ efforts to get back on their feet following the most destructive natural disaster ever to strike our communities.”

Freeholder Joseph Vicari The other four Freeholders on the board supported Vicari’s sternly worded letter.

“We all endorse the letter you are sending to the BPU,” said Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr.

10th Legislative District

Law To Improve Safety Of Children Near School Buses

NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) to improve the safety of children near school buses was approved by the New Jersey Senate in a 38-0 vote. Governor Christie’s has recently signed the legislation into law. The measure requires that new school buses be equipped with sensors to alert the bus driver when children walk in front of or behind the school bus.

The legislation, S-2011, is named “Abigail’s Law” in

honor of Abigail Kuberiet, a toddler struck and killed by a school bus as it pulled away from a bus stop in South Plainfield in 2003.

The bus driver didn’t see Abigail in front of the bus and didn’t know the accident had happened until contacted by radio after traveling several blocks.

“If a small child walks too closely in front of a large school bus, or stops to tie a shoe or pick up a dropped item while crossing, the bus driver may not be able to see

them with tragic results,” said Holzapfel. “Safety sensor technology that could protect children’s lives is now available, affordable and should be employed in school buses just as it is in many newer passenger cars.”

The 2013-2014 National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey, which includes data provided by state agencies responsible for school transportation safety and/or accident records, found that four out

of ten fatalities involving school children in or around the loading or unloading areas of a school bus were the result of being hit by the child’s own bus while passing in a blind spot of the bus driver.

The survey also found that approximately half of the fatalities occurred as children crossing a street to board or after exiting a school bus were hit by passing vehicles that ignored the f lashing lights and extended stop sign on the bus that require

them to stop.

To add ress t hose fatalities, Holzapfel sponsored additional legislation which would establish a pilot program for municipalities and school districts to use video monitoring systems to help enforce laws against illegally passing a school bus. That measure, S-503, would deter illegal passing by making it easier to identify and prosecute of fe nde r s a nd t h roug h substantially increased penalties.

Senator Jim Holzapfel

“If we employ existing tech nolog y to discou rage drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses a nd to aler t bus drivers when someone is in front of or behind their buses, we can eliminate many of the pedestrian deaths of child ren that occur around school bus stops,” added Holzapfel.

Pet Shops In New Jersey Cited For Violating The Pet Purchase Protection Act

N EW J ER SEY – Pet stores across t he st ate have been cited for failure to label dogs’ and cats’ cages in accordance with the Pet Purchase Protection Act. Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin, who sponsored this legislation, commend the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for enforcing this law.

“Our off ice has dedicated years to this legislation, ensuring that pet stores disclose the origins of the dogs they sell so consumers always bring home a healthy pet,” said Holzapfel. “Thousands of New Jersey residents understand that this law is a

step in the right direction t owa rd a dd re ssi ng t he inhumane treatment endured by puppies at puppy mills and pet stores.”

The Pet Purchase Protection Act allows the consumer to make educated choices when purchasing a pet for their family based on the information provided by the labels located on the cages of any animal for sale. T his i ncludes the breeder, the animal’s veterinary history and any medical background the pet may have at that time.

“This law provides consumers with vital information about the breeder and the animal’s veterinar y histor y,” st ated Wolfe.

“Pet stores who fail to

provide this information should be held accountable and fined.”

According to the Division of Consumer Affairs, all of the pet shops that received Notices of Violations were cited for failing to include the required information on cage labels for each animal, includi ng where and when it was bred; the name and address of anyone who brokered the sale between bre e de r a nd p et st ore; the date and name of the vet who perfor med the animal’s initial medical exam; and the age, sex and identifying marks or tags on the animal.

“We are pleased to see that the Division of Con-

sumer Affairs is working hard to enforce and ensure that pet stores fully comply with the law,” added

McGuckin. “This law will help put the bad breeders out of business and guarantee that fewer families

do not suffer f rom the financial burdens an unhe a lt hy p et w i l l pla ce upon its owner.”

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BRICK TOWNSHIP OCEAN COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold its annual election on February 20, 2016, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., or longer if necessary, at which time the following propositions are to be submitted to the legal voters of Fire District No. 1:

1) TO VOTE UPON TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS, EACH FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, FOR THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1; AND

2) TO VOTE UPON THE FOLLOWING BUDGET FOR 2016.

BUDGET 2016 A. OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS (1) CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES

Salary and Wages……………………………………………$34,000.00

Fire Hydrant Rentals………………………………………. 370,000.00

Fringe Benefits……………………………………………... 161,500.00

Length of Service Awards Program………………………….. 110,000.00

Professional Services…………...………………………….….. 85,000.00

Joint Board Mutual Service Agreement……………………... 360,000.00

Insurance…………………………………………………… 100,000.00

Training…………………………………….….….….….…. 60,000.00

Elections……………………………………………………… 2,500.00

Other Expenses…………………….….….….….….….…... 152,000.00

Office Expenses……………………………………………… 15,000.00

Maintenance and Repairs…………………………………… 178,000.00

Rental Charges and Utilities………………………………… 200,000.00

Miscellaneous Equipment……………………………………. 75,000.00

–Photo courtesy NJ Sharing Network BRICK – A “floragraph” of Andrew Jova, a Brick teen whose organs saved five people, was created with seeds, flowers and other natural materials and displayed on the 2016 float in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. Andrew was among 60 organ and tissue donors honored with “floragraphs.”His parents, Jennifer and Paul, and sisters Carley and Lia, joined the parade. NJ Sharing Network’s Foundation sponsored the trip for the Jova family to Pasadena to view Andrew’s “floragraph” on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float.

Lake Shenandoah County Park Cleanup

LAKEWOOD – A cleanup of Lake Shenandoah County Park will be held February 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the Lake Shenandoah Boathouse at the Route 88 entrance. A campfire at the Ocean County Park Beach Complex will follow.

TOTAL CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES…………1,903,000.00

B. CAPITAL & DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS

Capital Appropriation……………………………………… 578,500.00

Reserve for Future Capital Outlays………………………………… 0.00 TOTAL CAPITAL & DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ……... 578,500.00 C. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS……………………………………2,481,500.00 D. LESS TOTAL REVENUES & FUND BALANCE UTILIZED…... 181,500.00 E. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION…………………... 2,300,000.00 Said voting shall take place at Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick, New Jersey. Fire District No. 1 comprises election districts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 53 and 55.

Ronald M. Gaskill, Sr., Acting Clerk Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 1 Township of Brick

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BRICK – Mayor John Ducey visited Mrs. Dunne’s Forensic Science class at Veterans Memorial Middle School. Dunne was awarded a $1,000 STEM grant by First Energy/JCP&L. On hand were (from left) Spencer Morasch of JCP&L, VMMS Principal Renee Kotsianis, John Meehan

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The students are currently working on a forensic science project involving a crime scene.

Georgian Court University Announces Guaranteed Financial Aid

LAKEWOOD – High school seniors who plan to start college this fall are narrowing their choices and taking the next step to prepare for college—completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA. The process determines how much a family might be expected to contribute toward their student’s college costs.

To help families budget, Justin G. Roy, Georgian Court University dean of admissions, has announced that all new students who begin their studies at GCU in the Fall 2016 semester will have their institutional financial aid award guaranteed for at least their first two years. The guaranteed award is contingent on a student meeting the criteria for institutional awards set forth in the academic catalog as well as meeting all applicable federal and state deadlines.

“Affordability is on the forefront of every student’s mind. This announcement is another example of GCU’s commitment to making its educational program available to all qualified students,” says Dean Roy. “Our primary motive is to help students navigate through the financial aid process in order to afford tuition at a private university and obtain the best education possible despite

economic conditions.”

Through a combination of financial aid packaging, pursuit of scholarship and grant opportunities and on-campus work-study jobs, GCU works to make its educational program available to all qualified students, regardless of financial need. Last year, 99 percent of all first-year Georgian Court University students received some form of financial aid, including more than $12 million in GCU scholarships and grants and other funding from government and private sources.

A college education is an important investment in the future. When considering the cost of a college education, you should also consider the value of that education.

Georgian Court, which is 21st on Washington Monthly’s “Best Bang for the Buck” list of colleges and ranked 25th among Money Magazine’s “Top 50 Colleges That Add the Most Value”, is one of the most affordable private universities in New Jersey.

Dean Roy adds that a campus visit is key for any college search.

“Touring the campus, meeting the faculty, and asking questions of current students is the best way to narrow your college search,” he said.

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Jorgensen said that the event is a main one to help St. Mary’s mission.

“The beauty of this event is that the proceeds help St. Mary’s continue her mission to serve those in need. Community outreach is St. Mary’s first priority,” Jorgensen said. “Ministries that benefit from the gift auction include Mary’s Table, a ministry that began three days after Superstorm Sandy, which continues to offer hot meals and fellowship to over 100 guests each Thursday. Four times a year, St. Mary’s hosts families in Interfaith Hospitality Network. This ministry provides comfortable accommodations, dinners, supplies, breakfast and lunch foods, friendship and overnight hosts for seven nights.”

John Maher, the 2016 ad journal coordinator, has expressed that businesses who support this year’s gift auction will be recognized in the auction program as well as on the gift auction website.

“We expect over 300 people to attend this year’s auction. Those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets early,” Soyster said.

Table reservations will be accepted for groups of eight or 12 only. For ad journal information and tickets, call the church office at 732-892-9254.

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LAKEWOOD – The Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is holding February community health education and support programs.

The community health education programs being offered include: Diabetes Self-Management Education: February 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. More than 21 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes. This program is staffed by knowledgeable health professionals who provide comprehensive information about managing diabetes. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, this prog ram offers education for those living with diabetes on managing the disease so they can maintain healthy, active lives and reduce their risk for complications.

Taught by registered nurses and registered dietitians – all Certified Diabetes Educators – the program also includes a presentation by Christopher Blakeslee, DPM, a podiatrist at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. Sessions are held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. A doctor’s prescription is required. Registration is required by calling 888-724-7123.

Day of Dance: February 6, This free women’s health event feat u res: Tai Chi demonstrations as well as a special appearance by dancers from Long Branch High School; 107.1 The Breeze and Thunder 106.3 radio personalities; healthy cooking and CPR demonstrations; health screenings and information; giveaways; prizes and a free raff le for a Jawbone Fitness Tracker. Day of Dance will take place in two locations. One event will take place at the Town Square at Monmouth Mall in front of Macy’s on Route 35 in Eatontown from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The other will take place at the Ocean County Mall located on Hooper Avenue in Toms River from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

Drive Defensively: February 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This national Safety Council refresher course is perfect for drivers of all ages who need to sharpen their driving skills. Completing this approved work shop eli m i nates t wo points from your New Jersey driver’s record. Cost for the basic defensive driving course is $8, payable by check or money order to County of Ocean and an additional $10 money order made payable to the National Safety Council.

Presented by the Ocean County Department of Safety, the course will be held at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus’ Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 888-724-7123. For questions regarding traffic points, call 732-929-2130.

Self-Defense for Older Adults: February 9 and 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn to protect yourself from future falls through

exercise, balance and strength training.

A black-belt instructor will teach participants to ward-off assaults and attacks using leverage. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five, one-hour classes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 888724-7123.

Self-Defense for Men and Women of All Ages: February 11 and 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Don’t be a target. This ongoing program is for men and women of all ages who want to learn to protect themselves from personal assaults, street attacks and abductions. A black-belt instructor teaches participants to use leverage and balance to stay safe. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five, one-hour classes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 888-724-7123.

Wholehearted Health – Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle Lunch and Learn: February 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and atrial fibrillation don’t have to take the f lavor out of your life. This seminar will discuss the current perspectives on diagnosis, treatment options and other ingredients for wholehearted health. It will emphasize awareness of risk factors and what can be done to combine medical care with lifestyle changes to optimize heart health. This program is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information or to register, call the Barnabas Health LINK at 888-724-7123.

This program will also be held February 24 at 5 p.m. at Bartley Healthcare located at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson. For more information or to register, call Bartley Healthcare at 732-415-6049.

The community suppor t programs include: Bereavement Support: February 9 and 23 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information or to register, call the Barnabas Health LINK at 888-724-7123.

Caregivers Support Group: February 9, 16 and 23 from noon to 2 p.m. and February 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. This ongoing weekly support group is open to anyone who is caring for a person age 60 or older living in Ocean County and is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information, contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group: February 10, 17 and 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information, contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112.

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small and pastor-less congregation rented in Seaside Heights, though standing after the storm, was flooded and unusable.

Many of the members of this church lived on the Barrier Island or the coastal sections of Brick and Toms River townships and Point Pleasant Borough. If the water didn’t do it, the mold displaced them from their homes.

The congregation’s former pastor, Geoffrey Willour, with his wife Sharon and son Isaac took a call to a congregation in Cleveland, Ohio, where they would pastor a small church and be closer to family.

Before he left, Willour started talks with Ronald Pritz, pastor of Faith Bible Church, an “independent” Presbyterian congregation on Mantoloking Road in Brick. Talks to explore merging the two churches—Redeemer with its younger families and Faith with its building—had stalled for some time. With Willour in Ohio and no progress made, each congregation went about its way, not giving too much thought to the other.

Then Sandy hit.

Faith Bible Church opened its doors to Redeemer’s displaced congregation, and with other area churches such as Calvary Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Allenwood, became a sort-of central command for rebuilding its congregants’ homes.

Volunteers from all over the country aided needy members, whether teams from the OPC or other organizations. As the work

The Brick Times, February 6, 2016, Page 13 continued, the two congregations worked and worshipped together, and eventually decided that a merger was the right thing to do. Pritz, a pastor and attorney who had assisted other churches in merging, would help with the process as well as step down as pastor so the newly formed congregation could choose its own new leader. The church would stay Faith Bible, and that church’s members would be absorbed into the OPC. Soon the work of finding a new pastor came to the forefront of the congregations focus as work on members’ homes continued. Benjamin Szuba, a long-time Redeemer OPC member, led the search for candidates, and with the consultation of other pastoral search committee members, invited several candidates to preach and meet the congregation. After several candidates came and went, they decided to bring in a pastor from Wyoming.

Todd Smith had not grown up in the Reformed tradition. He was a pastor in the Restoration movement started by Thomas and Alexander Campbell in the 19 th century. He said the Lord lead him into Reformed theology and eventually joined a local OPC, Grace Reformed Fellowship in Lander, WY. Getting his leaders’ okay to seek a pastorate in the OPC, Smith started applying to open pulpits, few and far between in the small denomination. He could transfer his pastoral credentials into the OPC, but would need to pass a Greek exam before being allowed to move from stated supply to full-fledged pastor of any church he led.

So with his inquiries out, Smith first heard from the little church in Brick.

“It’s funny, us being from the west side of the United States, I was looking at the East Coast thinking, ‘Wow, I can’t imagine living on the East Coast.’ I think it’s wherever you live, you get these preconceived notions, everything is city, parking lots, highways, buildings, and all those things.”

Leaving his wife and four children behind for his first trip, Smith spent 10 days in New Jersey in July 2014. The congregation asked him back, and his family and he visited at the end of the summer.

“I just fell in love with the church and the people, and evidently they did with us too.”

The Smiths had their own whirlwind year, tidying up loose ends in Wyoming— selling a house, selling a business, leaving behind their oldest son—and moving twice once they got to Brick.

And, he managed to pass his oral Greek exam, translating a passage in Acts. Now, on to tackle Hebrew.

And so October 3, with the remnants of a Nor’easter lingering and Hurricane Joaquin churning in the Atlantic, Smith was installed as pastor of Faith Bible Church, OP. Many of the congregants did attend, but several on the island chose not to risk even the short drive to church. Others are still not home—one member from the Cherry Quay area of Brick finally had his house raised, but can’t live in it for 6 months. The promised photographer for the event, a former

member also displaced by Sandy and living 30-some miles inland now, did not want to make the drive, not trusting the forecast that Joaquin was safely out to sea.

“Even with not getting Joaquin coming up the coast, but the Nor’easter that came in and all the beach erosion, that impacts a lot of people not only physically with housing and those issues, but it also impacts people…once there’s the prospect of, ‘Maybe Joaquin is coming up the coast,’ it brings back all those memories and you’re still dealing with the impact of all the loss, the hardship that people faced.”

Smith hopes as the community continues to rebuild that Faith Bible Church will be a beacon to its own members and the surrounding communities, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

“The church can be a place where people can come to hear good biblical teaching, whether it’s in a Bible study or Sunday school, but to also be encouraged in their faith, built up in their faith. But also as we have people spread out in different communities, that those people can be an impact in their communities and minister,” Smith said. The church has members spread throughout Ocean County. “The standard is God’s word.”

Faith Bible Church, OP, is located at 307 Mantoloking Road in Brick. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday services are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.

There is also a midweek Bible study. For more information, call 732-477-6170.

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ly opiates, which is fueling the heroin crisis in our area. Chief Bergquist of the Brick Township Police Department summarized it best at the first BMAC meeting when he said “The police department is really good at arresting these people. What we’re not so good at is turning off the flow of new users coming in, and I think that should be our focus.”

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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.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000 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 accident is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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

compensation to you and your family if you are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the accident then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim.

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

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: death, dismemberment; significant scarring or disfigurement; displaced fractures; loss of fetus or a permanent injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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

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(6) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors.

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Reasonable, affordable, insured.

References. Low winter rates.

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and a lifetime resident of Ocean County, has served in the state Assembly, as New Jersey Lotter y Director and on the Dover Township (Toms River) Committee.

She is the second woman in the history of the county to serve on the Board.

Hazel Gluck, Lakewood, was the first woman to serve as a freeholder. A formal swearing in ceremony was scheduled for during the Freeholder meeting scheduled for 4 p.m., February 3 at the county Administration Building.

Donate Cell Phones For Soldiers

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – At the recent council meeting Mayor John G. Ducey proclaimed January 25 to 31 as National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, which partly celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations such as BMAC, a municipal-supported, grant-funded organization whose mission is provide substance abuse prevention programs, awareness and services to the community. The council also passed a resolution honoring the efforts of BMAC which was reinstated by Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic, at left in photo, alongside BMAC Coordinator Emma Mammano, Mayor John G. Ducey and Council President Paul Mummolo.

OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause.

Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006.

She has combined forces with the Berkeley based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004.

Over the past five years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas.

Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling cards for our

troops overseas so that they may keep in contact with their families during their deployment.

To date, there have been over 15,000 phones collected and over 54,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through these efforts to date.

There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them.

The group is also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards. Provide their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards.

For more information, contact Nancy Seibert, project coordinator at 732-6066040.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Learning To Fly Dear Joel, I am terrified of f lying. I know that this is hurting my marriage, family life and social life. I have a sister and other family that live on the West Coast and I barely get to see them.

I struggle with this and feel guilty that I am holding everyone back from more pleasure that we can otherwise be enjoying.

Answer: Let me start by saying that the longer I write this column, the more I wish to tell people that they are not alone in their struggles. Logical answers will not help you because no matter how much I tell you of the odds of being hurt in air travel, I don’t believe that it will help much.

There are courses that you can try to overcome this fear. The problem is that most of them are in larger cities such as New York, Philadelphia, etc. If you wish to work on this closer to home, there is hypnosis, Neuro feedback and

ot h e r t r e a tment methods available.

Additionally, you can speak with your doctor about anxiety medications to use that are definitely helpful. I would use it weeks before a trip to experience the calming effect that may help you.

As I always write in this column, feeling guilty is worthless. It is a way of not doing anything to help a situation.

You are missing out on a big part of life and I sympathize with that part of your question. Lastly, if you took the time to write to me about this fear, you are interested in change. I wish you luck in your quest for a new beginning.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566.

“Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Laurelton Art Society Holds Monthly Art Programs

BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society sailed into its new year on January 8 with a watercolor demonstration given by local artist, Donna Roettger.

This Brick Township resident is one of the most talented painters in the state.

She mesmerized the audience with her skilled use of extreme contrasts to draw the viewer into her painting.

The Laurelton Art Society, established in 1980, continues to serve the needs of the artists of Brick and northern Ocean County. The organization meets on the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m.

in the East Café., Brick Township High School, Chambers Bridge Road.

On February 12, Kristina Lloyd will give a talk on the history and folklore of amber, a fossil resin, and demonstrate how to design and create amber jewelry.

O n Ma rch 11, A l Ba rke r, who is k nown for being prof iled on NJTV, will demonstrate his oil painting techniques.

The Society presents monthly programs which are free and the art loving public is invited to join them.

Invasive Species Round-Up LAKEWOOD – Ocean County is home to several invasive species of plants including trees, shrubs and vines. These foreign plants keep native plants from growing, which spoils the habitat for native animals.

The Ocean County Park, at 659 Ocean Ave, will be cutting and digging out these species and reintroducing native species from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 27.

There is a lot of work to be done and help is needed. Attendees should bring work gloves and, if available, pruning saws, loppers and shovels.

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Comedy Night And Chocolate Tasting

BRICK – The Brick Morning Rotary Club will host a Comedy Night and Chocolate Tasting at the Brick VFW at 373 Adamston Road on February 15 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Comedians Richie Byrne and Joe Fernandes will entertain, while finger foods and chocolates will be provided by local chocolate and food retailers.

This fun and successful event has become a staple to warm a winter’s night for the last seven years in Brick. Local chocolate and baked goods vendors are invited to share and promote their goods, while attendees are asked to laugh and have fun.

Advanced tickets are $20 or $25 at the door.

There will be a gift basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

For information or tickets, contact Maria Campelo at 732-598-4039, Betty Lou Cox at 732-6002989 or Rich Lau at 732-267-0960.

Funds raised from this event will help fund local scholarships, programs and charities supported by the Brick Morning Rotary Club Foundation (registered 501c3). The Brick Morning Rotary Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to our local Brick Community and the Rotary World since 1994.

Bumper Bowling

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bumper-bowling program. This is a class for parents and children to enjoy together as they learn the sport of bowling. The program serves as an introduction to bowling and on- the-lanes practice. This class will be held on Fridays at Lakewood Bowling and Recreation Center, 101 Locust St. (Rt. 9 and 70), from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from February 19 to March 11. The fee for each participant will be $10; the class is for children ages 3 to 5 with an adult.

This is program #413266-2 A. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation Newsletter call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid aggravations by remaining active. In the week to come you could end up at odds with a partner over shared finances or resources. Burn off worries and cares by exercising or finding other suitable distractions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fool’s names and fool’s faces are often seen in public places. In the upcoming week you may hide behind the curtains when the stage lights are turned on to guarantee the attention is placed on someone else.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on completing common objectives. You may have self-interest in mind when tackling attaining a goal or a project this week. Do what is best for everyone concerned even if it means a minor sacrifice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t heed your needs. A plethora of fantasies could magnify your dissatisfaction with the status quo.

This isn’t the week to make major investments, ask someone to share your life or to interview for a new job.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be too gullible for your own good as this week unfolds.

You could easily become embroiled in debates if you ignore the fine print or make an error of judgment. A new romantic attraction could cause trouble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Polish and brighten your sterling reputation as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who follows through on promises and gets the job done. Sidestep major decisions or commitments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Chance meetings with those who are beacons of sincerity may offer an opportunity to receive sound advice. Wait until next week to make your most important decisions about major purchases or financial affairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You would offer an aperitif to a thief. Your generous nature may be blind to the faults of others in the week to come. You could be kind hearted even when it isn’t appropriate. If fooled you may become angry.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hamsters on a treadmill only give the appearance of progress. The more you try to gain ground the easier you lose it. You might spin your wheels if you attempt to start a new enterprise or project this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t be put off by minor differences in opinions or backgrounds. Be especially cautious about how you spend your pennies in the week ahead. You could be attracted to deceptive get rich schemes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put the can opener away before you open that can of worms. In the week ahead you may voice imaginary fears or succumb to wishful thinking.

You may find yourself challenged to keep your temper in hand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t overestimate your abilities. The stars may bring mixed blessings in the week ahead. You should focus on ways to fulfill existing commitments.

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Homemade Pesto, Shrimp Pasta A Winning Combination

By Wolfgang Puck

I’m always surprised by how often people talk about so-called “convenience” foods meals that have been prepared in advance and are sold in supermarkets either ready to serve or to reheat and eat. As a result, time and again home cooks are putting food that is past its prime on their dining tables. It’s often pumped up with salt, sugar and all sorts of additives that aren’t good for anyone.

To me, convenience has a different meaning. The trick is to start with good, fresh ingredients. Cook them simply, in ways that highlight their natural flavor, color, texture and goodness, and combine them with seasonings that pay the perfect complement to those qualities.

Let me show you what I mean by sharing one - well, actually, two - recipes from WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com. One is linguine with shrimp and pesto; the other is a companion recipe for my pesto sauce.

Perfect for a quick weeknight supper and yet special enough for a casual dinner party, the pasta recipe features plump shrimp and easy-to-find dried linguine noodles, all seasoned with the lively flavors of fresh basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Those seasonings themselves are the principal ingredients of the pesto, a classic pasta sauce from Genoa, Italy. The preparation gets its name from a Latin word that means “to pound or crush,” a descriptive reference to the mortar and pestle that are traditionally used to reduce the ingredients to a thick, luscious paste. But, as you’ll learn from the recipe here and from the high-definition video lesson in my school, you can make the sauce far more quickly and easily with a food processor.

Also, note that the version of pesto I offer doesn’t have the Parmesan cheese often included in a pesto recipe. That’s because the sauce doesn’t keep as well if you blend cheese in it right away, as well as the fact that I find the Parmesan can mask rather than highlight the fresh, sweet flavor of the shrimp. Instead of the usual cheese you might expect to be sprinkled over each serving, I use a garnish of oil-toasted breadcrumbs for a deliciously crunchy contrast.

You’ll also be surprised to learn that the entire main course takes a matter of minutes to prepare once the water is boiling for the pasta. One taste and you’ll understand that real ingredients you cook for yourself can become the ultimate expression of convenience.

QUICK AND EASY PESTO SAUCE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 10 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup (185 mL) pine nuts, toasted in a low oven or a dry saucepan over low heat 4 cups (1 L) packed fresh basil leaves only 1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt In a mini chopper, a blender or a food

processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the garlic, pine nuts, basil and olive oil.

Blend or process, until smoothly pureed, stopping several times as needed to scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Season to taste with salt. To store, pour into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to several days; or freeze for up to several months, thawing in the refrigerator before use.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND PESTO Serves 4 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (185 mL) coarse dry breadcrumbs such as panko Kosher salt 12 ounces (375 g) linguine About 2 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined Freshly ground black pepper or white pepper 2 or 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 1/3 cup (85 mL) pesto sauce (see recipe), or store-bought pesto sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus small sprig for garnish Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the breadcrumbs. Stir to coat evenly with the oil. Cook until the crumbs are evenly browned and crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Remove and reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid from the pot. Drain the pasta through a colander.

Heat the remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Toss until the shrimp begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes.

Add the chili flakes, then the wine. Cook, stirring and scraping to deglaze the pan, until the wine evaporates and the shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Add the pesto and butter, and toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasonings, then stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking liquid.

Add the drained pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Toss to coat the pasta and heat the dish through, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more pasta cooking liquid by the tablespoon if the sauce seems dry.

Twist about a fourth of the linguine onto a two-pronged carving fork and transfer to a serving plate, easing off the pasta to form a mound. Repeat for three more servings.

Distribute the shrimp evenly among the plates. Sprinkle generously with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

(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) © 2015 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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