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A Fiery Sunset

–Photo by Sean D’Antoni With ongoing controlled burning scheduled at several sites across Ocean County this season, the forest fire prevention efforts intersected with the sunset view over Barnegat Township on February 28. For updates on where burning will next take place, contact the State Forest Fire Service at 609-292-2977.

Liquor License Denied For Beach Haven Restaurant

By Daniel Nee BEACH HAVEN – A request to use one restaurant’s liquor license for another restaurant, with the same owner, across the street has been denied by the Beach Haven Borough Council.

The plan was first floated at a council meeting in early February but was ultimately denied at a second meeting last month. Had it been approved, the liquor license for The Ketch would have been able to extend to the Boathouse restaurant across Dock Road.

William Burris, the new owner of the Boathouse, was represented in the case by attorney George Gilmore of the influential firm Gilmore and Monahan. Gilmore told council members that state statutes allow a liquor license to be shared by two establishments owned by the same person.

Burris had originally planned to purchase the Ketch as well.

Gilmore also argued that the Boathouse, like most restaurants in New Jersey that do not hold liquor licenses, has allowed customers to bring their own alcohol for

years. Also, in the past, the Boathouse has received one-day licenses so liquor could be served at weddings held there.

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Another Delay For Stafford’s Neptune Basin Project

By Daniel Nee STAFFORD – The long-awaited Neptune Basin project will have to wait at least another month before getting off the ground, officials said.

The project, which requires the approval of the state Pinelands Commission, will not come to a vote before the commission at the March 11 meeting, as planned. Instead, Stafford’s case – and a vote to approve, officials hope – will be taken up by commissioners at the April 8 meeting.

“They claim that they could not get their report done and out to the commission members [February 22], which was their time frame,” said James Moran, the township’s business administrator.

The delay was attributed to a “word processing problem,” Moran said.

Getting approval from the Pinelands Commission has been a years-long ordeal for Stafford officials, as well as residents of the western portions of Ocean Acres who (Basin - See Page 4)

March 5, 2016

County To Replace Wells Mills Road Bridge For $1.6M

By Daniel Nee WARETOWN – Ocean County will replace a bridge more than a half-century old with a modern culvert, County Engineer John Ernst said at a recent meeting of the county freeholder board.

Daniels Bridge, as it is known, crosses the western reaches of Oyster Creek at Wells Mills Road. Replacing the bridge, a 15-foot span that blends into the rural road through the pines, will The superstructure come with a is from 1972, so $1.6 million it’s time. p r ic e t a g , Ernst said.

–County Engineer Though exJohn Ernst pensive, the bridge is due for a much-needed replacement.

The span, which measures 30 feet wide, was built in 1947 and is still being supported by its original timber pilings.

“The superstructure is from 1972, so it’s time,” said Ernst.

Current plans call for the bridge to be removed and replaced with what Ernst described as an “three-sided, inverted ‘U’ culvert.” A culvert functions differently than a bridge in that it is designed as a small tunnel which allows water to be carried (Bridge - See Page 4)

–Photo by Daniel Nee Daniel’s Bridge on Wells Mills Road in Waretown will be replaced with a culvert for $1.6 million.

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have endured flooding that the project is aimed at eliminating.

The basin project would involve creating a new bio-retention basin and spillway on the south side of Route 72 near Neptune Drive.

It has received all required approvals but has been held up for nearly three years by the Pinelands Commission. The commission has required the township to complete engineering studies ranging in scope from cost

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“Virtually any day or night that the Boathouse was open, liquor was being served,” he said. “The only question is whether it’s being served on behalf of the owner of the restaurant, or if customers are bringing their own.”

Had the approval been granted, Gilmore said Burris would have eliminated teen

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through the roadway. The culvert will allow engineers to design a span that is able to be widened to 40 feet with shoulders that conform to modern safety codes.

Though Wells Mills Road is rural in nature west of the Garden State Parkway, the replacement of the bridge will still present

analysis to a $100,000 study of the local snake population since the project was formally proposed in 2013.

The proposed basin and spillway would be built on the south side of Route 72 and would be connected to an existing basin on the north side of the highway through an underground culvert.

The current basin often floods during storms, Mayor John Spodofora has said, and needs to be expanded. The new seven acre basin, if approved, would more than double the capacity of the existing basin and be able to

handle the floodwater generated from a 100 year storm. Stafford officials have said the new basin, with a protective layer of sand at its bottom, would act as a better filter for runoff that would otherwise make its way into underground aquifers and the Barnegat Bay watershed.

In February, the commission held a public meeting in Stafford to collect public comments on the proposal. Approval by the commission is required because such a basin is not an allowable use of land in the designated Pinelands area.

At the meeting, environmentalists, including those dispatched by the Sierra Club, voiced opposition to the project, saying it would “destroy” a protected area of the Pine Barrens and would go unmaintained after construction.

Residents, however, said the construction of the basin is a safety issue – especially after neighbors have had to be pulled out of cars that got caught in flash floods due to the poor drainage in the area. Other residents have said the flooding has caused them financial hardship due to the cost of recovering from flood water that has intruded into their homes.

nights at the Ketch, a long source of noise complaints, and effective combined the two establishments into year-round restaurants catering to local residents.

The plan included an elevated walkway between the two restaurants and significant renovation work to operate the two buildings cohesively as one establishment.

“His intention is to really have an upscale restaurant,” Gilmore said, hinting

that the proposal would likely eliminate the noise complaints and similar issues in the neighborhood that have stemmed from the Ketch’s use as a nightclub with the aforementioned teen nights.

Burris’ partners, the Nugent and Magaziner families, already operate Mud City Crab House and The Old Causeway Inn in Manahawkin.

The council decided against allowing the extension of the license because

they believed allowing an owner to do so would create an unfair advantage against other licensed establishments to attract diners.

Ultimately, despite the council turning down Burris’ application, the Boathouse will likely be able to serve alcohol anyway. Burris’ new plan is to close the Black Whale restaurant and transfer that liquor license to the Boathouse, which will have its name changed to the Black Whale.

traffic issues, given that the road connects Route 72 with Route 9. County officials have yet to determine the best option to redirect or detour traffic, but the plan is shaping up to be a detour through Barnegat.

The exact date for the beginning of work on the project is still to be determined, as the county must formally solicit bids, award a contract and set a timeline.

In reviewing the plan at a work session

meeting, Freeholder Gerry P. Little made a point of assuring those in attendance that bridge construction projects are designed and overseen by engineers. In recent weeks, it emerged that Jackson Mayor Michael Reina had been appointed as the county’s bridge superintendent after serving as deputy superintendent for about a year. His initial appointment generated controversy over allegations of political patronage – Reina is

a Republican, as are the seven freeholders – and his lack of engineering experience. The superintendent’s position, however, is an administrative position and does not require an engineering background, officials have said.

“We have a bridge engineer who is overseeing all the bridges,” Ernst responded to a question posted by Little. “As far as the design goes, we either design the bridge or we have a consultant who designs the bridge.”

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey has some 1,500 different gangs, and Ocean County alone has 114, said State’s Investigative Agent and gang expert, Edwin Torres, who recently gave an eye-opening presentation called “The Gang Wise Project” at the Toms River Library.

The event is a series the library is hosting at several branches, focusing on recognizing, addressing and preventing gang activity in communities.

Torres, 49, started his law enforcement career 28 years ago when he was a Housing Unit Officer at the NJ Training School for Boys, a juvenile detention facility located in Monroe Township.

“I noticed after a few years that the character of the kids who came in was different--they came in with tattoos on their neck, hands and even their lips, and they used language I hadn’t heard, and I thought what’s going on?” Torres said before his presentation.

One of the tattoos Torres and his colleagues saw over and over again was “MOB,” which the juveniles said stood for “Money Over Bitches,” but in truth it stood for “Member of Bloods,” one of the most recognized gangs in the country.

“I didn’t know we had Bloods in New Jersey.

I thought they were only in LA, so then we started changing the way we did business and we created a gang unit at the facility,” he said.

The Language Of Gangs Using PowerPoint and real newscast videos, Torres showed various ways to identify gang members, including some of the tattoos, music,

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graffiti, clothes, language and hand signals favored by different gangs. The hand signals originated in prisons where gangsters could communicate with each other without the guards understanding, he said.

Now the Bloods dominate the east coast, and their numbers are “ginormous;” other gangs mimic what they do, he said.

The Bloods wear a lot of red, which represents violence. Other signs of a Bloods member are blooddrop tattoos, and dog paws which are sometimes burned into the skin with cigarettes. If someone has one of these tattoos and is not a gang member, the Bloods and other gangs have been known to cut the tattoos out with a knife.

Many of the slides Torres used were not for the squeamish. He showed several images of “A Buck Fifty,” or a knife wound favored by the Bloods that runs from mouth to ear that takes 150 stitches to close.

Violence Starts Early There is no limit to the violence of what gang members are willing to do. Violence is inherent in gang activity, which is their currency to get respect, he said.

Their primary source of income is selling narcotics ‑‑ mostly heroin, which Torres said is so cheap that one hit costs less than a Happy Meal.

Some kids are born into a gang family, and children never know any other way of life. Half the gang members in New Jersey are under 18, and some are recruited as young as six or seven years old.

“By the time he’s 12 he’s gone. He’s a

soldier, morphed into that gangster world,” Torres said. 26 is the magic number when most gang members are either incarcerated or dead, he said.

Some of the reasons kids join gangs include peer pressure, a sense of belonging and self esteem, as well as a lack of knowledge, education or opportunity.

Torres recalled some of the juveniles at the detention facility who never had a visit or a phone call from a family member, so the gang became their family.

“For some of the kids, this is a promise no one has ever made to them in their life, that they’ll be with you forever,” Torres said.

Gang Activity The Crips outnumber the Bloods in this country (but not on the east coast), and they wear blue or purple. The gang members favor pitchfork and six-point star tattoos.

80 percent of the girls who get involved in gangs do so because their boyfriends are gang members. Gangsters will befriend girls as young as 12 and then tell her he needs a favor, which usually is some kind of sexual activity with someone else, Torres said, and eventually the girls will become prostitutes and bring in thousands of dollars a night.

In the past, gangs had a certain ethnic or racial membership, but now a gangster’s profile is made up of members from that particular community, he said.

Other gangs active in New Jersey include the Latin Kings, who favor black and gold and who Torres described as very organized; Sureno, or the Mexican Mafia, who might

have tattoos of Marilyn Monroe (two M’s=Mexican Mafia); MS-13, who made headlines in New Jersey in 2007 for murdering three and wounding one other college student in a Mount Vernon schoolyard using a handgun and machete. Another well-known gang murder was Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz, who was shot on duty by a Bloods gang member in 2011.

Hate Groups Neo-Nazi Skinheads believe in racial separation and white superiority, and there was an uptick in membership after 9/11 and again after President Obama was elected, who has gotten more death threats than any other president, Torres said.

“There are more hate groups in New Jersey than in Mississippi or Alabama, and many of these gangs recruit on the Internet, and they are very good at it,” he said. “They know what to say, they know who is vulnerable, and they say the right words.”

Reach Out If you see anything that could indicate gang activity, Torres said to notify your local law enforcement, and if they are non-responsive, call the County Prosecutor’s tip line until you get satisfaction.

“We can make a difference, or I wouldn’t be here,” he said.

Torres will repeat the presentation at several Ocean County Library branches: the Brick Library on March 9; the Lakewood Library on March 14; and the Lacey Library on March 29.

Sign in starts at 6:15, and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Editorial Be Mindful Of Primary Deadline There’s no shortage of opinions on who the next President of the United States should be.

But each of us has the right to transform our opinions in to a decision in the voting booth.

Long before we vote in the General Election, there come many steps in the electoral process. One is already underway elsewhere, as state primaries and caucuses show the fight going on to decide which candidate will end up being each party’s presidential nomination.

Here in New Jersey, our primary is June 7. Our state might not be first in the primary season, or even be among the so-called “Super Tuesday” primary states, but June 7 is still an important step for the major parties’ delegates in the presidential race (and of course for other races where party candidates are facing off in the primary for those offices).

So, don’t forget to vote in the primary June 7. However, only those who have declared their political party can vote.

If you haven’t filed a political party affiliation declaration form, declaring whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, then you cannot vote in the primary.

While some voters are independent and do not declare a

party, others happily declare which party they are affiliated with. The advantage, perhaps, is those who fill out that party affiliation form can vote in their party’s primary.

If you have never declared your political party, the process is pretty easy. A registered voter currently not affiliated with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and including primary election day.

However, there’s a deadline for those who want to change their party affiliation. A registered voter currently affiliated with a political party who wishes to change their party affiliation must file a political party affiliation declaration form 55 days before a primary election. This year, that deadline is April 13.

You can print and complete the political party affiliation declaration form and mail or deliver to the county elections board, or you can also file it with your municipal clerk.

The primaries are, obviously, the time where the major political parties decide who their candidates will be for each office. If you align yourself with a major-party view, then be sure to cast your vote in the primary as a declared affiliated member of that party. See you at the polls.

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Letters To The Editor Get What We Pay For The Township of Berkeley pays for each and every street light that is lit or not working.

The total cost to the town for street lights for the year 2015 was $458,334.03. We have 3,834 street lights that are supposed to be lit every night. The township pays from $1.81 to $7.68 per pole light, according to what type of light it is, whether lit or not.

Therefore, we should have all our street lights working because we pay for them to be lit. If you see that a light is not working, you should call JCP&L at 888-544-4877, you must give them the pole number and the location of the pole.

After seven days, if the light is not repaired you should call the mayor at 732-2447400 ext. 203 and inform his secretary that you reported the broken light to JCP&L and it has not been repaired.

If it is still not repaired after five days, call me at 732-2867099, and I will contact Freeholder Joseph Vicari, who is in constant contact with a vice president of JCP&L and will get the repair done stat.

Bob Martino Berkeley Township

Ride The Trump Train In response to “Cruz should be Republican Nominee” letter in The Times: During this chaotic election year, we are all struggling to determine for whom to cast our vote. Each candidate has good and bad points. I don’t think anyone can agree 100 percent on their policies or opinions. We must ask ourselves if they are trustworthy

and experienced and can they do the job.

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both remind me too much of President Obama. They are both first time, Junior Senators without much of a resume in the private sector. Each have questionable financial issues in the past. They are both excellent speakers and strong debaters. Ted’s 21hour speech on the Senate floor was impressive, but to what avail? Obamacare was not repealed.

Many of the candidates seemed to have recently “evolved” on their stance on immigration, abortion, etc. Have they really become enlightened? Or is this just another push to get elected? To my recollection, this presidential campaign has had the most accusations of lying. Is it my naivety to hope for comradery in the spirit of a fair election? Was Ben Carson sabotaged by CNN? Considering Cruz called Dr. Carson “his good friend,” then why did his hyperactive campaign team jump on this rumor without verification.

It’s disturbing to think this was intentional, deceitful collusion. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, then it probably is a duck!

If it looks and sounds like a political dirty trick, then it is a dirty trick!

You must consider which candidate is worthy of your trust in your vote.

However many times you may cringe or roll your eyes at something Donald Trump says, you have to admit that at least he is forthright and unscripted. All other candidates are just career politicians, so I will be putting my apples on the Trump Train.

Cheryl Murray Little Egg Harbor

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The Diet Of Lent In Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry.

But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ.

It helps reduce the risk of chronic disease, environmental degradation and animal abuse. Dozens of medical reports have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being beaten, caged, crowded, deprived, mutilated and shocked.

Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion and love by adopting a meat-free diet for Lent and beyond.

After all, it’s the diet mandated in Genesis I-29 and observed in the Garden of Eden.

Our supermarket offers a rich array of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, as well as the more traditional vegetables, fruits and grains. Entering “vegan recipes” in our favorite search engine offers more products, recipes and transition tips than we can use.

Hal Tubbs Toms River

The Missing Half of Congress’s Job Every now and then, I’m asked if I miss Congress. My stock answer is that no, I don’t really miss it, but there are definitely times when I’d like to jump into a policy debate or call congressional hearings.

This is one of those times.

Over the last few weeks, several media outlets have reported that U.S. military commanders want more American troops on the ground in places like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and, most recently, Libya.

This ought to have Congress working overtime to prepare for these requests. The mil-

itary faces serious security challenges in the Middle East, but one can be sympathetic and at the same time skeptical, or at least probing.

Congress should push hard to get answers to some very tough questions. Where are we headed with these proposed troop increases? If they don’t work, what’s next?

What’s our exit strategy?

What are the prospects for negotiations? We insist that we’re going to destroy ISIS, but no other country in the international coalition fighting the Islamic State seems willing to put forces on the ground. Are we going to be the only one? And just how does the administration propose to destroy ISIS? Congress has two key functions in our system of government: legislation and oversight. Most public attention — and certainly most media attention — focuses on policy-making and legislative maneuvering. But Capitol Hill’s role in overseeing the executive branch is just as important.

That’s because in seeking answers, Congress can force the President and his top advisors to articulate and defend their policies, their objectives, the steps they’re taking to implement those objectives and the impact they expect. They need to explain the resources needed to obtain their objectives: in this case, how many troops, how much money, what are the risks to American lives and interests?

Simply put, government functions better when Congress pursues robust oversight. It sharpens objectives, improves government performance, makes the bureaucracy more responsive, and curtails wasteful spending.

Sadly, this key responsibility has fallen into disrepair.

Really tough overseers of the administration’s policies — lawmakers interested in government performance, not political one-upmanship — have grown scarce on Capitol Hill. If we want to restore the vigor of the Congress, getting it to look into every nook and cranny of government is vital.

The military’s pursuit of growing troop strength and new strategies in the Middle East would be a good place to start.

Lee Hamilton Former U.S. House of Representative

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Spotlight On Government Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Senator Christopher J. Connors

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Connors, Rumpf And Gove Are No Votes On Gas Tax Increase

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove iss ue d a st at e me nt , i n hopes of establishing their position to legislative colleagues and special interests bent on increasing the gas tax to replenish the state’s Transportation Trust Fund.

The 9th District Delegation issued the following joi nt st at e me nt a s de liberations on a gas tax increase intensify: “Middle class commuters and seniors stand to be hit hardest by a gas tax increase, not to mention the harsh financial impact for businesses. Seniors won’t be receiving a cost-of-living increase

in Social Security, making a gas tax increase all the more unaffordable to them.

“After years of struggl i ng t h roug h a roug h e c onomy, p e ople we re f inally seeing some f inancial relief due to low gas prices. Businesses are benefitting from customers with greater disposable income. But that will

change if residents are paying more at the pump instead of going to their favorite local restaurant or store.

“Resident s of subu rban and rural areas, who don’t have access to mass transit, are being unfairly targeted by the powers that be because Trenton didn’t properly budget for transportation needs. This

is right out of the Corzine playbook, only instead of hitting drivers at the toll booth, drivers will be hit right at the gas pump. “ Urba n a rea s on t he other hand won’t be hit as hard because residents have access to mass transit. In fact, they’ll actually make out in the deal because gas tax dollars are used for mass transit.

Once again, Trenton policy blatantly favors the cit ies to the det r i ment of s ubu r ba n a nd r u r a l taxpayers. “ D o n’t b u y i nt o t h e shallow argument that the gas tax should be raised now because gas prices are low. Do you think the state would lower the gas tax when prices go up?” said the legislators.

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur:

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur recently announced that he has introduced legislation to improve Medicare Advantage and care for seniors. The Excellence

in Medicare Act will motivate providers to better serve seniors through perfor mance incentives that would also reduce premiums and copays for seniors.

Congressman MacArthur visited the home of Shirley and Hobie Young of Evesham on February 22 to discuss new legislation to improve Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage has a star rating

MacArthur Legislation Strengthens Medicare system for its plans that range from five stars to one. A five star rating is considered excellent care, and a one is considered poor. The Excellence in Medicare Act would lift the star incentive cap and encourage innovation and improvement of the overall Medicare Advantage ma rket, bet ter ser v i ng seniors. Through this legislation, four and five star plans will now be eligible

to receive perfor mance i ncent ives a nd rebates which must be returned to the beneficiary in the form of additional or enhanced benefits, such as reduced premiums or co-payments and expanded coverage.

“I’m glad that Congressman MacArthur is taking

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“I believe we can motivate providers to better

ser ve sen iors and pro v ide t he b e st p os sible care,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Incentivizing quality care and performance will encourage innovation and directly return these benefits to the seniors that rely on this care.”

CORRECTING MYOPIA NON-SURGICALLY “Orthokeratology” is a non-surgical procedure that makes use of specially designed contact lenses to reshape the curvature of nearsighted individuals’ corneas, thereby enabling them to improve their vision. This safe and effective treatment is a good alternative to LASIK for those not well-suited for laser vision correction. Instead, the eye doctor prescribes gaspermeable contact lenses that gradually alter the shape of the cornea with nighttime wear.

In the morning, the special contacts are removed, and the wearer’s vision is corrected for the remainder of the day. Eventually, depending on the prescribed wearing schedule, the corneaaltering contacts need to be worn less and less to get the desired vision correction. The ophthalmologist will carefully monitor treatment.

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BARNEGAT – Below are a few programs held at Cloverdale Farm, 34 Cloverdale Road, by the Ocean County Parks System.

March 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Cattails.

During the Victorian era, cattails served as a symbol of peace and prosperity. Although, over the years most of us have forgotten this Victorian notion about the tall slender plant that graces the wetlands of New Jersey. Basket weaver, Mary May, has not. She has developed a 36-inch long cattail which recreates this natural wetlands beauty. Program number – 416186-5C. $5 registration/ $25 in exact change payable to the instructor for materials.

March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cattails.

See program description above. Program number – 416186-5D. $5 registration/ $25 in exact change payable to the instructor for materials.

March 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Birding Sundays at Cloverdale. Join the park’s naturalist staff as they take a one-mile walk through the trails of Cloverdale in search of birds. Learn how to identify bird species by shape, size, habitat and calls.

Be prepared to walk a mile, dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a pair of binoculars. Program number – 416536-2F. March 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. – Wonders of Winter Birding. Join us as the president of the Southern Ocean Birding Group, Susan Puder, discusses the wonders of birding

Barnegat Bay in the wintertime. She will discuss how the Barrier Island of Long Beach Island provides a safe haven for winter visitors such as Red-breasted Mergansers, Scoters, Longtailed Ducks, Harlequins and Common Goldeneye. She will also provide information on lesser known winter birding hotspots, which is great for birders of all skills levels, especially beginners. Program number – 416166-4A. March 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. – Monthly Birding. Join Greg Prelich, experienced birder and web designer of birdquiz.net for the informative two-hour bird walk.

Be prepared to walk a few miles, dress for weather, wear comfortable sneakers and bring a pair of binoculars. Program Number 416536-3A/C March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Handmade Silver Pendant and Earrings Gift Set. Get creative by making your own jewelry. Join the fun as the you learn how to roll out silver clay, add texture and create a one-of-a-kind earring and pendant set. The best part is you will be able to take them home the same night.

Program number – 416186-4C There is a $5 registration fee and $55 fee to be given in exact change to the instructor for materials.

In order to participate in these programs, you must register at oceancountyparks.org with the program code. The programs are free unless otherwise stated.

For more information, call 732-506-9090 or visit the Ocean County Parks website.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting a breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Free Mason Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and older.

The profits from this event will go to a charity fund and the Lodge Building fund for main-

tenance needs.

The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Don’t forget to bring a camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

The Free Masons will also accept donations of food and cash for the local interfaith Food Bank.

Elks To Hold St. Patrick’s Day Party MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 is holding a St. Partrick’s Day Party on March 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd.

The donation of $25 per person will in-

clude: corned beef dinner, beverages and entertainment by Rosie O’Reilly Band, The Ocean County Bagpipers and MADA Band from the Bronx.

The proceeds of this event go to a scholarship in the memory of Patty Reilly.

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Cost-$94.

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The setting for this program is 1943 at an organization hosting a meeting to promote “war work” for women. Hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec, played by historical interpreter Stacy Flora Roth. Rosie is a housewife who decided to do her bit for the war effort and surprise her husband by taking a job as a welder in a shipyard. This unique presentation features a character monologue, a display of period artifacts and ephemera, a discussion of women’s participation on the

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District The Southern Regional Wrestling team stand together after its championship win.

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Wrestling team won the 2016 NJSIAA District 24 Championship. It was Southern’s 16th district title in school history. The Rams advanced 11 wrestlers into the Region VI tournament which started February 24.

The top three finishers in each weight class advance to Regions. Southern Wrestlers that advanced from the Districts are: Teddy Caporrino - 145lbs, District Champ Seon Bowker - 160lbs, District Champ Peyton

Blauvelt - 170lbs, District Champ Joe Toci 182lbs, 2nd place Owen Kretschmer - 106lbs, 2nd place Gianni Bennett - 132lbs, 2nd place Mike Racanelli - 138lbs, 2nd place Matt Barnett - 126lbs, 3rd place Pat Mooney - 152lbs, 3rd place Nick Suriano - 195lbs and 3rd place Dylan Cardell - 113lbs.

Head Coach John Stout was named Head Coach of the year for District 24 and Coach Dan Roy on being named Assistant Coach of the Year for District 24.

Annual Dance Week A Favorite For All

MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional High School’s eleventh and twelfth grade physical education classes start out the third marking period with the Annual “Dance Week” with dance champions in each class period. Students spend the week learning line dances

(Cupid Shuffle, Cotton Eye Joe, Chocolate, Timber and Electric Slide) and partner dances (Salsa and Swing) and compete at the at the end of the week. Miranda Dougherty and Evan Henken were the champions of the dance week competition.

“Alice In Wonderland” Visits Local Library

MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford branch Library presents “Alice in Wonderland” on March 26 at 2 p.m. Filled with Lewis Carroll’s pure nonsense and madcap characters, this intriguing tale about a curious and proactive young girl has enchanted readers for many generations. Pushcart’s whimsical music, design and direction offer a precious theatre experience that young viewers will long remember.

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Alice goes on an enchanted journey of self-discovery with challenges, choices and happy conclusions. A meaningful story for anyone who has ever been on the daring adventure of growing up.

This show is produced by the Pushcart Players and presented by the N.J. Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival. It was made possible by the generous support of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

Recommended ages 5 and up. Register in person, by calling 609-597-3381 or online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Township To Host Easter Bunny Breakfast BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Recreation is hosting a breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Freckles the Clown on March 19 at 9 a.m. in the Recreation Center.

The event costs $9 per person, infants are free.

A registration form can be found on the township’s website Barnegat.net. Send the completed registration form and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005.

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LACEY – Police Chief David Paprota released the following details about recent incidents of criminal mischief and thefts.

Shoplifting – On February 19, Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, in reference to a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a male subject attempting to exit the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise for which payment had not been made. Upon being confronted, the suspect reportedly left the shopping cart of merchandise and fled the area on foot. The shoplifted merchandise consisted of $488.06 of Lego’s and a $4.47 quart of oil.

Fire – On February 20 at 12:44 a.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, 800 Route 9 South in Forked River, for the report of a brush fire. The Forked River Fire Company responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to an area approximately 500 feet by 200 feet on the north side of the property.

Attempted Theft from a Boat – On February 19 at 3:05 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to the docks at 915 Beach Boulevard in the Forked River for a report of an attempted theft from a boat. The victim reported that between noon on February 18, and 3 p.m. on February 19, an unknown person or persons attempted to pry open the cabin door of his 31-foot, 1979 Silverton boat that was docked in a boat slip. Visible damage was observed on the lock of the cabin door, but no access was gained into the locked area of the boat.

Nothing was reported stolen. The damage to the lock is estimated at $50.

Criminal Mischief – On February 17 at 7:21 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the Lacey Mall for a report of criminal mischief.

The victim reported that she parked her vehicle in the Lacey Mall parking lot at approximately 6:45 p.m. on February 17 and went into the ShopRite store. Upon returning approximate-

ly 30 minutes later, she noticed numerous scratches on the driver’s side of her vehicle. The scratches appeared to have been made with a small metallic object such as a key. The damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1,500. The loss prevention office was notified regarding possible surveillance video of the parking lot.

Motor Vehicle Crash – On February 17 at 7:05 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Lacey Road for a report of a two vehicle motor vehicle crash. A 1995 Chrysler Seabring with three occupants was traveling north on Route 9 and attempted to make a left turn onto Lacey Road, when it collided with a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle with two occupants that was traveling south on Route 9. All five people involved in the motor vehicle crash were transported to Community Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. The roadway had to be detoured for approximately 30 minutes due to the accident.

Shoplifting – On February 17 at 1:48 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that a male subject was observed placing a 40-inch Sony television valued at $328 into a shopping cart and then pushing the cart into the employee-only stock room where he reportedly proceeded to remove the anti-theft security device. The loss prevention employee stopped the suspect when he exited the stock room with the television.

Shoplifting – On February 16 at 1:56 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in the Lanoka Harbor section of the township, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a male and female in the store filling up shopping bags with merchandise and then they attempted to leave the store without paying for the items.

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ICE HOCKEY STILL ON FIRE AFTER DECADES OF GROWTH

By Chris Christopher The name Bob Auriemma Sr. is synonymous with New Jersey ice hockey.

The legendary Brick Township High School coach has seen it all ‑‑ beginning with the birth of the Green Dragons’ program in the 1960s.

Warren Wolf, who retired a few years back as the state’s career wins leader in football, founded the ice hockey program in the early 1960s. He became Brick’s assistant superintendent of schools, allowing Auriemma Sr. to take over in 1963-64.

“Coach Wolf began the program at the recreational level,” Auriemma Sr. recalled in a telephone interview while shoveling snow. “He got a bunch of boys together and they used old Brick football jerseys for their games.”

Auriemma Sr. said the Green Dragons’ varsity team often traveled long distances to play games.

“There were just a few teams back then,” he recalled, “and they were all up in North Jersey. We traveled up there for all of our games. Now, the North Jersey teams make trips down here.”

Ice hockey is huge in Brick where Brick Memorial’s Mustangs also compete. The Ocean Ice Palace on Chambersbridge Road is a hockey hotbed. Jim Dowd wound up playing in the National Hockey League after starring for the Green Dragons. And, the Brick Hockey Club allows nearly 300 players to sharpen their skills.

“Hockey is contagious,” Auriemma Sr.

said. “Once you play it, it becomes a passion.

It becomes infectious. The boys sometimes have games at 7:30 in the morning on weekends and sometimes they have to go to Trenton. Parents have to really like the game to put up with the travel.”

It takes a village to promote the sport.

“A lot of people help,” Auriemma Sr. said.

“They manage games and organize leagues.

They don’t get noticed, but they are essential.

They are a part of hockey so that the coaches can just worry about coaching ice hockey.”

Auriemma Sr., who leads the state in career wins with more than 700, said hard work is vital for success.

“A player must have general stamina and skating ability” he said. “He must do off-ice workouts on dry land. A player can never get enough ice time. He must work on stamina, conditioning and shooting the puck. A lot of boys bring those skills when they get to high school.”

The Shore Conference fields 26 teams.

The local teams are Brick, Brick Memorial, Jackson Liberty, Jackson Memorial, Point Pleasant Boro, Donovan Catholic, Toms River North, Toms River South, Toms River East, Central Regional, Howell and Southern Regional.

“The sport has exploded in so many directions in the Shore Conference that it is hard to keep track of,” Auriemma Sr. said. “I am not surprised at the growth. I am pleased with it. The difficulties are the availability of ice time and the cost of it. We do fund raisers.”

Auriemma Sr. said the Philadelphia Flyers played Brick during the summer of 1973 in a fund raiser after the Flyers won the Stanley Cup. “Bobby Clarke played against us,” Auriemma Sr. said. “Of course, they took it easy on us. It was a fun time.”

Auriemma Sr. said he has seen numerous improvements in the level of play.

“Stickhandling and passing skills have improved,” he said. “The boys are better at the finer points in terms of picking the puck off the board and knowing what they will do ahead of time.”

Coaching is still fun for Auriemma Sr., 79. He has coached two sons and 11 grandchildren.

“I will continue to coach for as long as I am physically able to and as long as the kids respond to me,” he said. “My wife, Irene, enjoys ice hockey and that makes it a lot easier for us. It is just a game and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. When you lose, you examine yourself and see what you can do to get better as coaches and players.”

Hockey is also popular in Jackson where Liberty’s Lions won their first division title, Class B, in school history this season at 7-2-1.

“We have 20-25 players on our varsity and junior varsity teams each season,” said Kyle Weise, the team’s second-year coach.

“A lot of our players began playing roller hockey five or six years ago with the Jackson Jackals. Another driving force was the

–Photo courtesy James Murphy Bob Auriemma Sr. has led the Green Dragons to more than 700 wins as coach.

Jackson-based Rip Tide, a club team that gave a lot of kids the chance to play.”

Weise said the Lions have received strong play from senior right wing Joe Low, senior left wing Leszek Gronowski, senior defenseman Tyler Melnick, senior keeper Chris Stefanowicz, junior right wing Joe D’Andrea, senior defenseman Nick Uliano, senior left wing Nick Severino, freshman center Nick LaBianca, freshman defender Joe Granda and junor defenseman Matt Meyer.

“We have a lot of older guys who have been on the team for four years,” Weise said. “We play hard every night. You can’t always score goals. We do a good job on defense. We are a pretty gritty team that can get up and down the ice. We can lock down and play defense.

We have the ability to switch it up.”

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Dear Joel, My husband has been angry with one of our two daughters for nearly a decade now. They do not speak, and the situation is a horrible one that is crushing me. It has to do with his not liking the man she married and other choices that she has made throughout her life. Although, I can’t help agree with much of what he is saying I still want to maintain a relationship with her and do. The problem is that we are fighting about our will in that he will not leave her anything. I feel otherwise and do not want to die sending that message to my child.

Answer: It sounds to me as if you are taking control of the story. You do maintain a relationship with your daughter despite your husband’s objections. I admire you for that. As far as a will is concerned I would have a consultation with a New Jersey attorney, (without your husband present). Find out what your rights

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Walking Can Be A Real Balancing Act: Identifying And Managing Falls Falls are prevalent, dangerous and costly. Every year, one-third to one-half of the population age 65 and over experience falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults and the leading cause of death in those over age 85.

Five percent of falls lead to a fracture.

Falls can cause more than 200,000 hip fractures yearly. The cost of direct care for hip fracture patients alone is over $7 billion a year.

Are falls a normal part of aging? No. Current research indicates that elderly falls are different than their healthy, age-matched counterparts.

Can you predict who will fall and who won’t? No, not with certainty. But it is possible to identify many of the individual risk factors that contribute to falls. Contrary to popular belief, aging is not necessarily the culprit of imbalance, though it can be a factor. At any age, certain diseases, impairments or medications can adversely affect our ability to control our balance and lead to falls. The following are some of those:

Diseases and impairments which may contribute to falls include dizziness, head injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, diabetes, visual deficits and muscular injuries, medications can also affect our ability to control our balance, and blood pressure drugs, diuretics, anti-depressants, sedatives, tranquilizers and sleeping pills may contribute to your complaint of unsteadiness.

Can people who fall, or are at risk of falling, be helped? The good news is yes. Many risk factors are quite amenable to rehabilitative treatment.

The use of available sensory inputs can be enhanced, control of position and movement in space can be learned, limits of stability can be increased, ankle, hip and stepping strategies can be trained, range-of-motion, strength and endurance can be increased, etc. The risk factor that is reduced or eliminated reduces the risk for falls. Treatment plans should be based on individual problems identified by comprehensive evaluation.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

March And April Yoga Classes WARETOWN – On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Priff Elementary School Library, join Kristen for yoga classes.

There will be eight Tuesday classes in March and April, there will not be a meeting on March 29, for $48. There will be eight Thursday meetings in March and April, not

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Give-A-Glove At Blueclaws Games This Year

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will host a season-long equipment drive at FirstEnergy Park this year, collecting new or gently used baseball gloves at all 70 games throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the season, gloves will be donated to a variety of local organizations around the Jersey Shore to help those in need who have an interest in baseball.

“Receiving your first baseball glove or playing catch with your dad or brother for

the first time can be a momentous occasion in someone’s life,” said Jim DeAngelis, the team’s vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “We have the opportunity to help make those memories for young players around the Jersey Shore.”

There will be a display set up in front of the Claws Cove through which fans can donate throughout the season.

“When we have done these kinds of

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Baseball (or softball) gloves will be collected at every game and the team asks that gloves be new or gently used.

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The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment.

They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 15 years of existence.

2016 BlueClaws ticket packages and group outings are on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.

“Baskets Of Hope” Gift Auction TUCKERTON – The Pinelands Regional Junior High School eighth grade class, The Community Action Team, is

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Help Wanted Per Diem LPN’s – The Pines at Whiting is looking for per diem LPN’s in both our Skilled and Assisted Living Units to provide excellence in care to our residents. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines.

Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Assisted living E/O Friday 3 to 11 p.m. and skilled E/O Thursday and E/O Monday. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(11) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Full Time/Part Time CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Full time 3 to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Part time 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. e/o w/e. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Per Diem Cook –We have an immediate need for a Per Diem Cook with at least 3 years of experience. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting.

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Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210.

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Private - HHA or CNA (in Toms River) – Extra Cash - $11.50 to start.

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(14) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You understand the nuances of networking. In the week ahead it will be easy to widen your sphere of influence by participating in group activities. Your net worth will increase in the workplace due to your friendliness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business tactics and a teamwork approach trump fantasies.

Your ability to lead others is inspired and wise in the week to come so don’t be afraid to open up a dialog.

Launch a new project or plan with a trusted partner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It isn’t what you think, but what other people think about you that count. In the week ahead be sure to honor your obligations and live up to your promises. Family members can offer a safe haven and sound advice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will never be last if you put others first. Your companions may act like divas or primp like superstars while you are content to just accept your place in the world. Take your place in line in the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The holidays are long gone but visions of sugarplums could be dancing in your head. Your dreams of material success can easily become a reality as this week unfolds. You have the shrewdness to see past the spin and fluff.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Fame is the name of the game. In the week to come your good deeds or leadership abilities could earn you some positive press. Your entrepreneurial skills and judgment about financial matters could be better than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on

friendliness. You may start out the week feeling less than attractive, but your cheerfulness and idealism in the face of adversity will bring new admirers. Join in when groups form for a worthy common purpose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stretch the dollars like elastic bands. In the week to come your penny pinching ways will pay off. You may find creative ways to make more money or to make your money work for you. Achieve worthy goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tomorrow is another day. You could feel that the world is against you but as the days go by everything will look much better. Wait until at least the middle of the week to make crucial decisions or changes.

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Celebrity Dish: A Meal Stars Dream Of Eating After The Oscars

By Wolfgang Puck

Just because you’re all dressed up for a big event, it doesn’t mean that you’re craving the culinary equivalent of a tuxedo or designer dress. Often, the exact opposite is true.

Take, for example, the annual Academy Awards, which took place recently.

Since 1994, my Wolfgang Puck Catering team has prepared the food for the big Governors Ball party, and we get to feed some 1,600 movie stars and other Hollywood movers and shakers as they stream in immediately following the big event.

Of course, on this most glittering of nights, we want to offer some of the most elegant foods. The Champagne flows, there’s plenty of caviar, shrimp, lobster and black truffles.

But what do all the beautiful people ask for when they come up to greet me?

They want comfort food, of course.

That’s why we make sure always to have dishes like chicken pot pie and my gourmet macaroni and cheese, not to mention freshly baked pizza and all sorts of other delicious, soothing treats.

Though it may be a little bit difficult and messy for them to enjoy standing up, I’m sure the attendees would also love a great plate of spaghetti if we were to offer up that option.

Fortunately, if you watched the Oscars at home, it would have been incredibly easy to make delicious spaghetti yourself, and I’m happy to share my simple secrets to preparing the dish perfectly.

I like to base the sauce on the Italian variety of canned tomatoes known as San Marzano, which have the most intense tomato flavor. I also use fresh herbs - both rosemary sprigs and thin julienne strips of basil - to add their wonderful flavor and fragrance. A touch red pepper flakes contributes another delicious dimension to the sauce, if you don’t mind just the slightest hint of spiciness.

As you’ll see in the recipe instructions, I also teach you how to present the food simply but beautifully. After all, we eat with our eyes before the food ever reaches our mouths. With the help of a long, two-pronged fork, you can twirl up the pasta strands neatly and arrange little mounds on each serving plate, ready to garnish with fresh herbs. The result is an award-worthy plate full of food.

SPAGHETTI WITH QUICK MARINARA SAUCE Serves 4 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped, about 1 cup (250 mL) 8 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped 2 large sprigs fresh rosemary 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cans, 28 ounces (794 g) whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano tomatoes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces (500 g) dried spaghetti 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Heat a heavy large saucepot over high heat. Add about half the olive oil. As soon as the oil is hot enough to flow freely, add the onion and garlic, reduce the heat to medium-low, and saute until tender and translucent but not yet browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the large rosemary sprigs and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer.

Add the tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with a sturdy spoon or spatula. Adjust the heat so the sauce simmers gently. Cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. When the sauce is finished, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time, about 8 minutes.

Remove the rosemary sprigs from the sauce and reduce the heat under the sauce to low. Drain the pasta in a colander then pour it into a bowl. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and remaining olive oil, and toss to combine.

With a pronged carving fork, twirl up a coil of pasta and slip it onto a serving plate. Depending on the size of the coil, add another to the plate in the same way; repeat with other servings. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, and garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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