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Cpl. Christopher Monahan Jr. 11/26/2012

Sgt. John A. Lyons 10/26/2011

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By Catherine Galioto he patriotism of Memorial Day could possibly mean decorating your home with several small flags to adorn your lawn. A couple flags lining the property, to give it some red, white and blue.

The symbolism is heavier at Southern Regional High School. The flags there number more than 6,800. Student volunteers carefully line them up outside the school, in a tremendous display that turns nearly the entire front of the campus from a green lawn into one flickering with flags – the Field of Flags.

And each 12-by-18-inch flag represents a life lost – 6,848 flags – of U.S. soldiers

in the global War –Photos by Catherine Galioto on Terror in Iraq Background photo, the Field of Flags at Southern Regional, and Afghanistan. where each flag represents a life lost in the global War on Terror.

Blessing Above, the Blessing of the Fleet event, to be held May 29 this of the Fleet year, features Central Regional JROTC. It’s not the only local event that has become a tradition for the area. For more into the Barnegat Bay before a ceremony than 20 years, the Blessing of the Fleet event begins, which is also broadcast on the off Berkeley Shores draws boaters from maritime channel.

A wreath laying takes place on the water, the local lagoons but also the Coast Guard, Junior ROTC and clergy as part of an event with participants urged to lay a flower that is part boat parade, part benediction and onto the bay as part of the ceremony. Taps is played, and a benediction, which last part memorial ceremony.

Whether pontoon, whaler, luxury yacht or year was from Father Stas’ of St. Barnakayak, the boats are decorated patriotically bas, is also part of the ceremony.

(Memorials - See Page 4) and parade out of the Amherst Avenue inlet

Alumni Game To Resurrect High School Rivalry

By Chris Christopher One of the most bitter high school rivalries in the Shore Conference will be renewed.

The Lacey Alumni versus Central Regional Alumni Football Game will take place June 4 at Central Regional at 6:30 p.m.

For many years, Lacey’s Lions and Central’s Golden Eagles clashed on Thanksgiving Day. There were years when the games were followed by an NJSIAA sectional championship game. Created from the rib of Central, Lacey

opened in 1981. The teams have not met in several years because of the realignment of the conference.

“We’re all excited,” said former Central player Sam Pepe, a 2010 graduate who played running back and outside linebacker. “We all can’t wait. The seats will probably (Rivalry - See Page 13)

–Photo by Sam Pepe Sam Pepe, a 2010 Golden Eagles running back and outside linebacker, joins the alumni game against Lacey June 4.

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Central Regional Names New Head Football Coach

By Chris Christopher BERKELEY – It hasn’t taken long for Justin Fumando long to fall in love with Berkeley Township, the home of Central Regional High School.

“It’s a blue collar town,” said Fumando, named the Golden Eagles’ head football coach for the 2016 season by the Central Regional Board of Education on May 19.

“It has tough kids and players who will go to work for you. I am willing to hang my hat on that. These kids have a great work ethic. This town will bring it. The town will provide those tough blue collar athletes who you want to form the backbone of your team.

“I want us to be a physical, tough and smart team.”

Fumando takes over for Willie Jacobs, who stepped down after three seasons. Jacobs, a former Central player and assistant coach, guided the Golden Eagles to a 19-12 record since 2013. In 2014, Central shared the Shore Conference Class B South title with Barnegat and won an NJSIAA South Jersey Group III playoff game.

The title and playoff win were Central’s (Coach - See Page 12)

Yearbook Shows Impact Of War

By J. Mark Mutter As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, a recent discovery in our local archives reminds us of what it’s truly all about.

Hidden away in our old records was the 1943 school yearbook – The Cedar Chest” – of Toms River High School (now High School South).

This “war edition” was “only a shadow of its former self” it proclaimed – due to the ongoing effort in the Second World War. 1943: The Axis powers surren-

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dered their hold on North Africa and the Germans abandoned their submarine attacks on ocean convoys. The Nazis committed unspeakable atrocities in the Warsaw ghetto, and Winston Churchill became the first wartime Prime Minister of Great Britain ever to address the United States Congress. He bluntly warned that many challenges lie ahead.

In the 1943 yearbook’s dedication, it said: “The boy formerly behind the (War - See Page 4)

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This year’s Blessing of the Fleet is May 29, rain date of May 30. Boaters should head out to east of Buoy #39 around noon. After the ceremony, a picnic is hosted by the Berkeley Shores Homeowners Association on the beach.

Field of Flags The Field of Flags display is an annual tradition for Southern Regional, whose student volunteers and school staff help to spraypaint the straight lines for the grid that make up the careful placement of flags. Then, there is the tremendous task of placing them, which began May 26. Southern’s Air Force Junior ROTC cadets place the flags throughout the day.

On May 27, a Memorial Day Service is planned on the Southern Regional site with students and community in attendance. This ceremony is open to all. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the auditorium. There will be a more than 100 students participating in the choir, orchestra and student readings. The community is invited to attend this ceremony. The hope is that the Stafford community, as well as the student body, will begin the holiday weekend fully realizing the purpose behind the holiday.

The flags will remain in place through the holiday weekend, often drawing crowds who walk among the rows or read the inscriptions from the wreath-laying ceremony or the school’s message board, to reflect as part of

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counter is now behind a gun in Africa; that youth who not so long ago was cavorting on a college campus is now bombing Berlin; “The boy with the grease on his face and the wrench in his hand is now repairing shattered pursuits on some far off Australian airfield; “The boy who in more peaceful days pushed a plow now has his large strong hands concentrated on the mechanisms of a bombsight.

Memorial Day. For more information on this project, contact Senior Master Sgt. Mark Irvin at mirvin@ srsd.net.

Of those more than 6,800 flags, those with New Jersey roots number more than 125.

Two are remembered here, both graduates of Central Regional.

Cpl. Christopher Monahan Jr. Marine Cpl. Christopher Monahan Jr., 25, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on November 26, 2012.

It was his third deployment since joining the Marines in 2006. He was a graduate of Central Regional High School Class of 2005.

Monahan received the Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart and other medals. He served with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. John A. Lyons John A. Lyons, 26, a sergeant in the Army, graduated in 2003 from Central Regional. He was killed in Afghanistan in 2011 just before he was scheduled to come home.

Lyons was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Overseas, Army Service and National Defense Ribbons and the Global War on Terrorism, for which he received Service and Expeditionary Medals. Lyons also led

the winning team of the annual Bataan Death March Event in New Mexico.

Lyons joined the military in February 2009 as a combat engineer. In October 2011, he died from wounds suffered when insurgents in Afghanistan attacked his unit. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart posthumously.

Lyons was born in Peterborough, N.H. in 1981, and resided in Seaside Park. He attended Rutgers University and graduated with degrees in political science and Latin in 2008.

Monahan and Lyons are two of five soldiers memorialized at Central Regional, which has erected a monument naming the alumni who were killed in combat. The memorial reads “In grateful tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces of our country.”

Ocean County Memorial The county memorial in downtown Toms River, where amid the flowers and shrubs near the parking garage and county administration building on Hooper Avenue, is black marble, etched with a brightly colored American Flag.

It is affixed with 13 bronze nameplates ‑‑ each bearing a name, age, rank, town and date.

“Ocean County remembers our fallen heroes in the War Against Terror,” the memorial reads.

The names engraved there: Army Spc. Christopher Duffy, 26, of Brick, was killed on June 4, 2004 when his convoy was attacked.

Marine Sgt. Alan Sherman, 36, of Brick, killed on June 29, 2004 by an explosive device

in Baghdad.

Marine Pfc. Vincent Frasetto, 21, of Toms River, was killed September 7, 2006 while fighting in Al Anbar province.

Marine Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, 30, of Toms River, died February 7, 2007 when his helicopter was shot down northwest of Baghdad.

Army Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr., 25, of Jackson, was killed September 20, 2007 when a bomb exploded near his vehicle.

Army Specialist Carlos Negron, 40, of Lakewood, died July 10, 2010 of wounds suffered at Konar, Afghanistan.

Marine Major James Weis, 37, of Toms River, died in Helmand Province in Afghanistan on July 22, 2010.

Navy Seal PO3 Denis Miranda, 24, of Toms River, died September 21, 2010 in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Army Sgt. James Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, died June 20, 2011 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

Marine Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott, 23, of Manchester Township, was killed in action on August 10, 2011 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Sgt. John Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, was killed in action on October 26, 2011 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

Marine Cpl. Christopher Monahan, 25, of Ocean Gate, was killed November 26, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan.

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“That youngster with the rosy cheeks who could be seen a few years ago coming down the street on a bicycle delivering papers is now aboard a cruiser somewhere in the Pacific.

“These boys have taken up this new work asking relative few questions. They know the score.

“They heard the cry from the orphaned children of London.

“They heard the shouts from the inhabitants of Singapore.

“They saw the enemy machine gun the

American pilots parachuting to safety.

“They know what happened to the American airmen who were captured over Tokyo.

“Their pledge is our assurance that these infamous crimes shall not go unchallenged, that righteousness and truth shall survive, that this battered world shall once again be restored to a lasting and powerful peace.”

Whoever would understand in his heart the spirit of our community will see it in these words from the yearbook of the greatest generation.

It is a story of a town that is hopeful, big hearted, and idealistic. It is daring, decent, and fair.

It is the town story in the middle of a war story.

It is our story ‑‑ and let us remember it this Memorial Day. –J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.

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Editorial Remember What Memorial Day Is Really About Each passing year, holidays get more and more commercial. And it seems Memorial Day has become one of them.

Stores try to one-up each other and offer the best deals in order to bring in the customers. And it works. Most of us can admit to searching the sales fliers, comparing prices of hamburgers and hotdogs, and all of the other “essential” items for our annual get-together to kick off the summer season.

After we return home from our trip to the supermarket, we have to begin preparing.

There are so many things on the to-do list. Clean the house, mow the lawn, open the pool, decorate, and finally, we must don our aprons and get to work on the tasty barbeque fare that will blanket our counters and tables.

With all the planning and shopping, and of course, the celebrating, it’s fairly easy to forget why we have off from work and why the kids are home from school that day.

Well, prepare to be reminded.

It’s Memorial Day. A day that was meant to honor the brave members of the United States military who gave their lives for this country. Every day, every hour, every minute, and every second, there are men and women who put their lives on the line. Not only do they keep us from physical harm, they fight to ensure that the rights given to us by our forefathers remain intact.

Rights that grant us freedom and rights that sometimes get taken for granted.

Freedom certainly is not free.

We receive a grim reminder of that fact every time the news reports that the lives of yet more American troops have

been lost. Memorial Day is a special day set aside to give us the opportunity to honor those heroes from our nation’s past and present.

This weekend, citizens across the country will have the chance to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies in their own communities. But the reality is, most will not attend. We get preoccupied with the festivities of the weekend. But we need to make it priority. Make time to attend a ceremony. Take a few minutes to step away from the party and reflect. Reserve a seat at the table for a serviceman or woman who was killed in action, a gesture that serves as a constant reminder to party guests that there’s more meaning to the weekend than just celebrating the unofficial start of summer.

For some families, though, that void at the table is very personal. That empty spot is an outward expression of the hole in their hearts from the loss of someone they have dearly loved. A father, mother, sister, brother, a friend. In any case, a member of the United States Armed Forces who gave everything for love of country.

So this Memorial Day, pay tribute to those who have been killed in the line of duty, to the sons and daughters of America who fought and died for our independence. American troops have and continue to battle on the front lines EVERY DAY to protect our freedom. We need to make it our mission to recognize their sacrifice this ONE DAY. One day. One day a year for the ultimate sacrifices of millions of Americans throughout our country’s history. It’s the very least we can do.

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Letters To The Editor Mind The Flagpoles For two to three months now, the huge flagpole at the intersection of Lake and Station Roads in Whiting, the one across from Veterans Park, has been missing something: the huge American flag which once adorned it.

It is my sincere hope that, with Memorial Day coming fast and Independence Day not far behind, our beautiful f lag will be f lying again there soon! I’ve been waiting patiently for its replacement, but it really shouldn’t wait much longer because these patriotic holidays demand a rapid resolution.

And, such a huge flagpole so prominently displayed looks especially offensive without the flag, itself.

Thank you for helping me bring this to the attention of “to whom it may concern.”

Chet Jelinski Whiting

Remember Potentials For Lyme Gardening and hiking season is in full swing, which means I have Lyme disease on my mind.

May is Lyme Disease Aware-

ness Month, but “Lyme season” depends heavily on the weather and climate. Weather and climate also help restrict most Lyme cases to the Midwest and Northeast. New Jersey is one of just 14 states that accounted for 96 percent of confirmed cases in 2014 (per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

I’ve had the tick-borne illness twice since 2012. Both times, I endured months of mysterious and painful symptoms before I was successfully treated.

My doctor counseled me to stay quiet about the disease to avoid bad treatment advice, but I consider my story a public service announcement.

That’s because Lyme disease, which already infects tens of thousands of Americans each year, could sicken even more people as our climate changes.

An assessment of the latest science about the health impacts of climate change recently was released by 13 federal agencies and departments, and one of its key findings is that rising temperatures and changing seasonal patterns will likely allow Lyme-carrying ticks to march northward and to higher elevations. Also, climate change likely will lead to higher tick survival during the winter and an earlier Lyme disease season. Dr. Rick Ostfeld, a disease ecol-

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ogist with the Cary Institute, has strong evidence that the seasonal shift is already underway in the Northeast, and says Lyme Disease Awareness Month should be moved from May to April.

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A History Lesson For Conservatives I take this opportunity to reply to the gentlemen who has cherry-picked history to make his argument in the letter “A History Lesson For Liberals.”

Yes, President Carter promoted private home ownership, as social scientists have proven time and again that home ownership results in good neighborhoods when people feel invested in them. Some people will have reversals in fortune, and entire towns and cities are effected when industries downsize, lay-off, close and move away, and these citizens should not be vilified or President Carter blamed for these circumstances. Plans and hopes were made, and in many cases succeeded; it is reckless and dishonest to say it was all a waste of tax dollars. Really, who could say the Edsel, Betamax tapes, and Blockbuster would all fail?

President Clinton did not repeal a 1933 banking law – Republican majorities in the House and the Senate fulfilled the wishes of their friends on Wall Street and repealed the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. Yes, President Clinton signed it, and some

Democrats voted for it, but it was the big banks who wanted it repealed, for they wanted the wall removed between their commercial and very risky investment operations, they wanted reduced capitol cash-on-deposit requirements and reduced regulations, and the very notion that President Clinton forced this on them is laughable.

No one ever forced a banker, any banker, to do anything they didn’t want to do and make a profit at it. Picture, if you will, a desk at a bank or mortgage loan company: on one side a couple with papers summing up all their financial history and hope, and across from them a loan officer with a multi-million or multi-billion dollar organization behind him. Who do you think has the power to make a loan, good or bad?

Too many loans were made on inflated figures of salaries, savings and employment, and is documented that loan officers perpetrated those frauds with the approval of their financial institutions.

The banks share much of the responsibility.

The writer states President Bush foresaw this problem but was stymied by a Democratic Congress. Republicans controlled Congress from the 1994 elections until the 2006 elections, covering six of his eight years in office. And the writer may be the only one who credits President Bush with foresight; what specific action did he take or propose to head off the great recession, not just stop the bleeding from 2007 onward, when the crisis was upon the nation? If the writer wishes to warn us about short-sighted politicians, include the names Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, Trent Lott and Phil Gramm. If you want foresight, remember Byron Dorgan, Democrat from North Dakota, who stood in the Senate in 1999 and questioned whether we should be repealing a law which had protected the nation from violent financial disruptions.

Vote wisely.

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What’s Happening In Berkeley Township –By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Berkeley Receives Clean Communities Grant

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township has received a Clean Communities Grant f rom the State totaling $149,316.

“I would like to once again thank the state for their commitment in funding this vital grant program,” Mayor Amato said.

“The $149,316 Department of Environmental Protec-

tion Clean Communities Grant award is good news for Berkeley taxpayers and local non-profit, civic and community groups. The township will use a portion of this grant to offset salaries of employees that clean and maintain our parks and beaches along with the funding of mini-grants to local non-profit civic

and com munit y g roups that take advantage of our Adopt a Spo or Adopt a Road prog ram.” Mayor Amato said.

“Any non-profit civic or community group in the township that signs up to participate in our Adopt a Spot or Adopt a Road project can receive $500 for their organization.” Mayor

Amato said.

“These clean-ups provide a valuable service in keeping our township clean. The funding also provides for equipment related to the clean-ups, education and enforcement of litter laws.

We plan on using some of these groups to help tidy up our streets and areas along the maritime areas where

remnants of Super Storm Sandy remain.” Mayor Amato said.

Any nonprofit organizations in Berkeley that wants to participate in the program should call Township Clean Communities Coordinator, Mark Vanella at 732-341-1022.

“It’s a Win-Win situation for our township. Nonprofit

Carmen F. Amato, Jr. community groups take advantage of the funding and the township benefits that we are able to get areas of our town cleaned up.”

Mayor Amato concluded.

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MacArthur Offers Addiction Resources Toolkit For Families

–Photo courtesy Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office Congressman MacArthur joins members of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic at a press conference outlining legislative priorities.

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More Americans die every

day from drug overdoses than from car accidents – an average of 129 people per day, with six out of ten

deaths related to opioids.

And the majority of those who need help with addiction issues are not receiving it. In 2014, only 11 percent of the approximately 22.7 million Americans who needed treatment for substance use received it, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Congressman MacArthur is a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic in the House and recently met with Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, who has made combating the heroin epidemic one of his highest priorities.

The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Toolkit was created by leading ex-

perts in the field of addiction and treatment in partnership with the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic in the House.

“The heroin crisis is devastating our communities and we need to take action now,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Many of our families have been affected by the heroin epidemic and far too many don’t know where to turn for help. Starting today a resource guide will be available on my website and my district staff in Marlton and Toms River will help direct families or individuals to additional resources available to those facing addiction. I am dedicated to working with the families and communities in

South Jersey to address the epidemic of opioid addiction that is impacting so many lives. By providing this comprehensive guide to resources, we hope families will find the support they need to deal with these issues.”

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Lacey Shorefest at the Lacey United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a car show and food truck event.

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Arts and Crafts by the Sea on the Seaside Heights boardwalk from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This event will feature a variety of beautiful hand-crafted items such as: jewelry, candles, nautical paintings, wooden engravings and bird houses.

Strawberry Festival at All Saints Episcopal Church, at 215 Madison Ave. in Lakewood, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine. There will be games and activities for children, plus strawberry foods such as berries and cream, smoothies, lemonade and chocolate-covered strawberries. Call Marie 732-408-1336.

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Kayaking Courses At Jakes Branch Park

BEACHWOOD – The Kayak Touring Two Day Beginner’s Program will emphasis safety, paddling techniques and equipment. Day One will include both “classroom” and onthe-water instruction. All participants will be required to successfully complete a wet exit from their kayak (turning the kayak over and swimming out).

Day Two will give participants an opportunity to try out their newly acquired skills on a short trip. Fee includes kayaks and related equipment.

Participants who do not complete the wet exit will not be allowed to attend the trip on the second day.

All of the boats are single person sea kayaks, also referred to as touring kayaks, and are designed for open water paddling conditions.

They average between 14 and 16 and a half feet in length and are all decked or “sit-in” style boats. Spray skirts are worn over the cockpit and will be provided.

Avoid wearing cotton clothing. Quick-drying fabrics such as a bathing suit or nylon water shorts are preferred. Those that have a wet suit may bring it. Come prepared with water shoes/

sandals (no flip-flops or Crocs). Other items to bring: towel, sunscreen, bug repellent and a change of clothes. Pack a lunch on both days.

Pick up will occur in the parking lot at Jakes Branch County Park on June 18 and 19. The group will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. This program is for those 14 years and older.

The fee is $50 per person. The program code is 125306-3A. For those that just want to “wet” their appetite and learn the basics of kayaking without committing to the two day program, then consider the “Just the Basics” Kayak Touring 1-Day Course. This program will run through the basics needed to get participants paddling safely and efficiently. All gear will be provided. Pack a lunch, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen and be prepared to get wet.

Pick up will occur in the parking lot at Jakes Branch County Park on June 17. Departure is 9 a.m. and will return at 3 p.m. This program is for those 14 years and older.

The fee is $25 per person. The program code is 125306-3B. Find the registration form at oceancountyparks.org.

Get Moving With Seniorcise Classes

BEACHWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a Seniorcise Exercise program. This is a gentle class aimed to get senior citizens moving in an easy gentle way. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., June 17 to July 12. The program code is 123544-5C. The classes will be held at Jakes Branch County Park. The fee is $37 for the eight

session class. 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 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

D.A.R.E. Day Car Show & Festival

BAYVILLE – The Berkeley D.A.R.E. Day Car Show and Festival will be held on June 5 at Veterans Park. The rain date is June 12.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. There will be

food, a DJ, giveaways, raffles and trophies.

A $10 donation is requested for Cars. General admission is free.

Contact Tommy T. at 848-333-5604 for further information.

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Library Forum To Explore Gender Issues

LAVALLETTE – A forum exploring transgender and gender issues will be held at 7 p.m. on June 1 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. The program, “Beyond Binaries,” will feature speaker Kiki Jamieson who serves as president of The Fund for New Jersey. The Fund for New Jersey works to improve the quality of public policy decision making on the most significant issues affecting residents of New Jersey and the region.

Transgender and gender non-conforming people and the issues they face are in the news. “From the controversies over North Carolina bathrooms to Caitlin Jenner and reality television, issues involving gender identity and expression are getting a lot of

attention,” Jamieson said.

“Together, we will talk about how American political institutions deal with gender difference, and we will discuss some public policy implications,” Jamieson said.

During the program Jamieson will explore the consequences of official identity declaration and will discuss the complexities of binary gender categories that include using examples ranging from incarceration to healthcare to education to marriage and child custody disputes.

“I am looking forward to a lively discussion,” Jamieson said.

The program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Weekend Programs At Jakes Branch

BEACHWOOD – Visit the Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center on the weekends for some free drop-in programs.

On Sundays until June 26, there will be Live Animal Talks at 2 p.m. Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park.

Visitors will get an up close look at the park inhabitants and learn about each species.

On Sundays until June 26, there will be Discovery Nature Walks at 1 p.m. Join a

park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch Park.

Weather permitting, walks will not exceed 30 minutes.

On Saturdays until June 25, there will be Drop by For Science on the Fly from 1 to 3:30 p.m. everyone is busy so take advantage of these free, “come and go” short science-based programs. A make and take craft will follow a brief lesson.

Church Launches New Ministry

BEACHWOOD – Living Word Baptist Church launched a new ministry to assist needy families in the region. The new ministry, Diapers and More, begins on June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Afterward, it will run the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.

It will be held at the church, which is located

at 320 Compass Ave. Items being distributed include: diapers, wipes, shampoo, deodorant, soap, feminine products, toothpaste, combs, laundry detergent, toilet paper and disposable razors.

Visit the church website for more information at lwbchurch.us.

Men’s Club To Host Double Header

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold a double header show on July 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. The doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

The show will consist of Scott Capri, ventriloquist and then the Strictly 60’s Doo Wop Band. Coffee, cake, water and soda will be

served. BYOB. The price will be $12 per person. Tickets will go on sale at the Holiday City South Clubhouse from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday until the event.

All are welcome. For any questions, call Marty at 732-240-3657 or Larry 732-349-2950.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a “Walk Buddies” program. Walkers will meet at a variety of locations throughout the county.

There will be four walks, one hour each, scheduled between June 2 and 23, that will meet at 10 a.m. The following is location and date of the walks: June 2: Tennis Pro Shop, Ocean County Park, Lakewood June 9: Pavilion, Central and River Ave., Island Heights June 16: North Wildwood and Longport, Ocean Gate

June 23: Park Pavilion (Saw Mill Café) Stockton and N. Ocean Ave., Seaside Park The fee is $8 for the series of four walks and is for all ages. The program number is 123534 -1A. To register, send a check made payable to “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreations newsletter, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

Park System To Offer Tennis Lessons BEACHWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct basic Tennis Lessons on June 7, 14 and 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The lessons will be held at Jakes Branch County Park for $14 per person. The class is for those who are 13 years or older. This is program number 123123-2A. Tennis rackets and balls will be provided. The rain date is June 23.

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

To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreations Newsletter, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks. org.

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“I am a firm believer that if you want to win at any level you have to be able to run the ball and stop your opponent on defense,” Fumando said. “Everything still comes down to blocking and tackling. Fundamentals are going to be important.”

Also vital are strength and conditioning.

Impressed with the quality of Central’s fitness facility, Fumando wants his team pumping plenty of iron and doing lots of cardiovascular work.

“We have a 5,000 square foot weight room, which is unheard of for a high school,” said Fumando, who was the head strength and conditioning coach for all of Kean University’s athletics programs for three years. “It has everything needed to make a sports program successful – no matter what the sport is. There are lifting platforms and cardio equipment.

There is space for plyometrics. My goal right now is to get the offseason process going. I want to get into the weight room. I want to get the players to know me and I want to get to know the players and the coaches.

“I want to build the bond that forms when the players spend long hours in the weight room together. To me, it’s exciting to see those relationships form. For now, I want to win the offseason.”

Fumando, 34, is a 2000 graduate of Middle-

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A health and physical education teacher at Central, Fumando played noseguard, defensive tackle and defensive end at Kean. He coached its defensive line after graduating.

Fumando was an assistant coach at Manalapan for seven of the last eight football seasons.

He was the Braves’ defensive coordinator for the last five years. They won the Central Jersey Group V title in 2014 at 11-1. He plans to bring the multiple 3-4 defensive look to Central.

“I am a multiple 3-4 guy,” the Wall Township resident said. “It allows us to do a lot of things.”

Fumando said he is in the process of forming a coaching staff.

“When you are a head coach, you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with,” he said. “The first order of business is gathering together a great staff and putting together a team of coaches who will buy into the same philosophy. We want to be a team that works for everything we get. Our hard work will get us what we deserve.”

Fumando said he is thankful for the opportunity to coach the Golden Eagles.

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be filled. There are a lot of people talking about it all around the town. We have not played Lacey in the last four years and a lot of people want to watch this game. We are bringing the rivalry back to the town. It is unfinished business.”

“We’re hoping the stands on both sides of the field are packed,” said Lacey’s Bill Exner, a 2004 graduate who played wide receiver and defensive back. “We want a standing room only crowd with the fans wrapped around the fence -- the way it used to be when the full towns showed up for the game. The rivalry was great when we were in high school. When you grew up, you always grew up hating Central.

They were our biggest rivals no matter what sport you played. No matter what the sport is, you always wanted to beat your rival.”

Admission for fans is $10. Exner said the Lions will raise money for the Lacey Football Foundation and for the youth football programs in the town. Pepe said the Golden Eagles will raise funds to expand the school’s trophy cases.

“Money will also go to the football team for new uniforms and for other equipment it needs,” Pepe said.

The former Golden Eagles player said two team members are Tuckerton Police Chief Mike Caputo and Rick Pullen. The latter teaches police under water rescue teams how to dive.

“Both are around 61 years old,” Pepe said. “They are our oldest players. They played in the 1970s. Mike will play linebacker. Rick will play either defensive end or defensive tackle. They look good.

They are in good shape. They are tough.”

Pepe said Central has practiced as often as twice a week since late March.

“We’re looking good,” he said. “We have about 25 to 30 guys on the team. We look good in all of the areas of the game. Our offense has come together pretty well.

Everyone is clicking and our defense is looking solid. I think it is going to be a close, hard fought game, but we are going to come out on top. We are going to put up points and our defense will stop their points from happening.”

Players will be in full uniform. The event is being organized by otfootball.com, which will provide the equipment, field insurance and referees. The cost to play in the game is $100 per player.

Exner said about 30 players reported to a recent practice session. He said the oldest player at the session was James Tweed, a 1988 graduate.

“Our offensive line is pretty big,” Exner said. “We will probably do a lot of old school Lacey ground and pound stuff, but we’ve also been throwing the ball pretty

The Berkeley Times, May 28, 2016, Page 13 well. We have looked good in seven on seven situations. We will mix in some of the old school stuff like the Delaware Wing T and the newer stuff like the shotgun and spread formations.”

Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine, which has offices in Lacey and Toms River, will provide the medical staff.

“You may feel young mentally,” Exner said, “but your body won’t feel like it.

Chop blocks are not allowed. Blocking below the waist is not allowed. The game will consist of four quarters. Each quarter will most likely be 10 minutes long, but they may be a few minutes longer depending on how many players from each team sign up for the game.”

In other rules, according to otfootball. com, fights, trash talking and taunting will not be tolerated. Offenders will be ejected and there will be no refunds.

There will be no defensive rushing of the A gap/snapper on field goals and punts.

There will be no offensive A gap fakes on field goals and punts.

Only four rushers are permitted per play.

If a player’s hand is not on the ground and he rushes the quarterback, the offender’s team is penalized 15 yards and the offense is awarded an automatic first down. Once the quarterback hands the ball off, all defensive players can cross the line of scrimmage. Once the quarterback leaves the pocket, all defensive players may cross the line of scrimmage.

Inside the 5-yard line, up to seven defensive rushers are allowed to cross the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball.

Celebrations of big plays and touchdowns are allowed, but they are not to be directed at the other team. Crack back blocks are allowed when using two hands to administer the block and not the shoulder/ helmet. The penalty is 15 yards.

“Everybody is pretty much in shape,” Pepe said. “A couple of our guys still play in a semipro league. Some just got out of college where they played. The older guys have kept in shape through the years. Some of our players have played flag football.”

Exner said he noticed news on social media of another alumni game. Hence the birth of the renewal of the rivalry.

“I posted something on Facebook about having a game,” he said, “and what I shared got passed around real quick. I began a Facebook page for the game. It kind of just blew up from there. We had to find someone from Central to take over their team. It seemed like a lot of guys from Central wanted to play.”

The postgame party for Central will take place at The Cove Waterfront Bar & Grill.

The venue for the postgame party for Lacey will be at Latitudes on the River.

“It is going to be fun,” Pepe said. “We hope to make it an annual event.”

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About 47 percent of adults over the age of 75 have hearing loss.

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It’s natural to get stressed out, or go into a state of mild shock if you hear bad news. Maybe you get sweaty palms a lot, or slip into panic attacks frequently (and over nothing serious). If you’re prone to anxiety, today’s article is intended to offer you help before you take prescriptions.

Millions of prescriptions are written annually for anxiolytic drugs like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin) and lorazepam (Ativan). These drugs are all in the category of benzodiazepines, and they have severe withdrawal symptoms. I bet some of you suffer on a daily basis because you don’t want to get on a benzodiazepine. Now I’m going to offer you five ways to calm down quickly: Breathe – You might think this is silly to lis,t but it’s number one on my list.

When you are anxious, your breathing becomes shallow. Be conscious about breathing and make sure you inhale longer than you exhale during times of stress. The inhalation is a gift to yourself, hold it a second or two, then exhale.

Do it five times, preferably with your eyes closed since that instantly puts you into an alpha brain wave state.

Lavender – They make pure lavender roll-ons, and if you can’t find that just keep a tiny bottle of the essential oil nearby, or in your purse. Take a whiff and put some on your wrists and temples for immediate action. You can use this to sleep too. And you can find commercial preparations of lavender tea as well.

Rescue Remedy – Rescue Remedy is

a combination of five flower extracts including Star of Bethlehem, which is known to help with trauma and shock.

You can carry the tiny bottle in your purse and put drops in your mouth (or in your water bottle) all day long if you want.

California Poppy Extract – It’s a great herbal anxiolytic, and sometimes also used for kids with Attention Deficit, or bedwetting problems. You can buy it in dropper form at any health food store and online. One of the active compounds is Eschscholzia californica, which has been shown to promote higher catecholamines in the brain, thus a happier mood over time. Some can make you sleepy.

Magnesium – This is a natural mineral abundant in leafy greens and edible seaweeds. Numerous studies show a correlation to low magnesium and depression and/or anxiety. It works pretty quickly, especially the magnesium “threonate” form which has been clinically shown to penetrate brain tissue quickly. A double-blind placebo-controlled study tested women with PMS-induced anxiety, mood swings and nervous tension. The researchers combined 200 mg of magnesium with 50mg of vitamin B6 and gave it to the women for one month. It helped some of the women, but not all.

I have a few other options, however I am out of space here. Sign up for my newsletter at my site (suzycohen.com) and I will email a longer version of this. Please make sure your physician approves of any supplements you want to try.

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Answer: Although it doesn’t sound that way, your wife may be a kleptomaniac. I am not a mental health expert, and even if I was I couldn’t offer a diagnosis from your short letter.

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My guess is if you hold out she will start listening. There is something psychological about her behavior, but once again you are only giving me a glimpse in your letter. By continuing to join her at meals outside, I see you as enabling the behavior. You may have to dine alone if it really bothers you until she stops.

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In Costa, an employee of a framing subcontractor fell and sustained serious injury when climbing makeshift scaffolding used on the construction project. The employee claimed that the property owner, Salvatore Gaccione (“Gaccione”), acted as the project general contractor, and that Gaccione’s failure to ensure worksite safety constituted negligence and a violation of OSHA. Regarding Gaccione’s role as the general contractor, the employee demonstrated that Gaccione obtained building permits as the project owner, but indicated on the permit form that he considered himself the “person responsible for the work.” In addition, Gaccione performed many of the general contractor functions on

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The employee then appealed to the Appellate Division. On appeal, the Appellate Division reversed the trial court’s holding, and found the facts of the case established that the homeowner had acted as the de facto contractor. Significantly, the homeowner visited the site daily, oversaw operations, purchased materials requested by builders and actively discussed building plans with workers that he hired. The Appellate Division concluded that this evidence was sufficient to create genuine issues of material facts and ordered a trial to determine the issue of damages.

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Time To Get Rid Of Standing Water

OCEAN COUNTY – Local officials are warning the abundance of rain could lead to standing water, and the potential for mosquitos.

“It’s taken awhile, but thank goodness the sun finally came out. With the amount of rain we had the past few weeks, even with the sun shining, it is going to take quite a while to dry up all of the water left behind,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Now is the time to get outside, look around and get rid of any standing water,” Little added.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health (OCHD) public health coordinator, said, “With concerns of Zika, we have the opportunity right now to be proactive and do something to protect ourselves and our property against mosquitoes. We are still steps ahead of Zika, which we really don’t know if it will or will not affect us. Public Health always hopes for the best, but will take as many steps as possible to prepare for the worst, such as if Zika could be transmitted here in New Jersey. Now is the time to clean up water from your property.

Make sure you clear water out of your gutters and check all of your outside furniture for pockets of water. Check all of your screens for any holes and look to see if there are any gaps where your door closes that could allow mosquitoes to come inside the house.”

Regenye added, “The Health Department is in constant touch with the New Jersey Department of Health and continues to participate in conference calls with the State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our website at ochd.org is linked directly with the CDC for updates on Zika and there is also updated information on how to protect yourself and your property from mosquitoes and updated information on mosquito repellents, which are certainly recommended for people being outside. We also need to remember that there are other mosquito-borne illnesses that are still in our environment, such as West Nile Virus.

We cannot stress enough to protect yourselves and your property from mosquitoes.”

Continue to visit the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth.

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What comes to mind when you think of “upholstery”? Most people assume it entails nothing more than throwing fabric over a couch. These people have obviously been misinformed! Tom White, owner and operator of Superior Upholstery in Toms River, is the very definition of a craftsman, delivering works of art to his loyal customers every day.

Tom always had a passion for creating beautiful things out of limited resources.

At a very young age, he found himself to possess a natural eye for balance and symmetry, two key aspects to the trade. At the age of 14, these attributes were recognized by Master Craftsman John Jacopec, who was a ver y dear friend. John took Tom under his wing and introduced him to the trade. Playing on his strengths and his desire

to learn everything there is to know, John ap prenticed him and over time, Tom discovered that he had found not only a livelihood, but a passion… a calling to create what has not yet been created.

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temporar y to antique, Superior Upholstery can revitalize any piece that you feel is in need of improvement and make it a prominent display of art in your home. Even if you have something that looks great now, take it to Tom and he will provide you with a new perspective the moment you arrive at his store.

With these gifts, Tom is able to show his customers that any room of your h o m e c an be brightened with the right furniture upgrades. He will show you that upholstery is more than just “ fabric covering:” it ’s about design, quality and capturing your vision into a masterpiece. Even better, if you just have an idea of what you want but no piece of furniture to start with, Tom and his team will work with you to build that special piece and make your dreams come true.

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physical item in front of you (be it a chair, a couch, whatever) and fuses it with the unique image in your mind of what you want it to become. He takes into consideration functionality and needs when choosing fabrics, opting for the ones that will work best for your purpose, taste and lifestyle. From con-

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When you walk into Superior Upholstery, you are not walking into a bigbox furniture store that cannot bend from the status-quo. Tom’s skill of applying superior materials and unprecedented craftsmanship will add value to your furniture rather than the typical depreciation that buyers experience with previous purchases. It’s not about the purchase price with Superior Upholstery: it’s about excellence and meeting the customer’s needs. All projects are unique, meaning no one will ever walk into your h o m e a n d s ay, “ O h, I’ve seen that before.”

Tom never creates the same object twice, giving comfort to the customer that they are treated as unique and with top priority when these services are performed.

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home are options as well.

Superior is your one-stop answer for all slipcovers, window treatments, drapes, valences, blinds and shutters. Free consultation and design help are always provided and they do all the measuring and installing.

Pick-up and delivery options are available for any customer in need of this help. In fact, Tom’s customer base spans not only those who are local, but customers as far away as New York (that includes pick-up and delivery)! That just shows the loyalty that customers have to Tom and his business once they’ve come and seen what showpieces he can create! If you are unsure about the solution needed to illuminate a room in your home, come in and see Tom for a free consultation and he will provide knowledge and guidance on what solutions are best for you.

At Superior Upholstery, you will find a family-oriented environment, rooted in the strong values and c o nvic t i o ns t hat John Jacopec himself

held in the highest regard. The staff of five, including Toms’ nephew, Michael, work as a true team to provide the highest quality with the friendliest service. All striving toward the same goal of finding functional beauty in unexpected places, each employee har nes ses t heir ow n individual strengths to complement each other and f low seamles sly through each project.

It is that combination of talent, experience and proficiency that makes Superior Upholstery the best option for home furnishing upgrades and repairs in Ocean County!

Come here first before even thinking about your common furniture or department store and you will not be disappointed!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 28-June 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enthusiasm and the ability to stand up for yourself are your best attributes. Even so, you might offend if you forget to say “please” and “thank you.” Focus on being more considerate in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teach others what you know and learn something from others in the process. In the week ahead you can easily join forces and make progress by sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think before you act. You may be challenged to exert your authority in the early part of the week. Ask for advice from family members or wiser souls before you deliver ultimatums.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You value dependability and reliability above all things. Someone close may prove his or her true worth this week. Pursue important goals but remember to be appreciative of loyal partners.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Jumping into action is fine as long as you don’t jump in over your head. You may be challenged to perform physical activities but must remember to measure twice and cut once in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know more than you think you do. Your good judgment and sound assessment of circumstances will help you make wise decisions in the week to come. You can see the writing on the wall.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Follow the lead of a model of industry. Discussions with intimate companions can become heated if you assert yourself. A “go-getter” can achieve positive results in the second half of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nail down networking skills. You may open up some new avenues to travel upon and do business in the week to come. Opinions voiced in the outer world may persuade you to take important steps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your boundless enthusiasm can breathe life into humdrum routines but don’t get carried away. Wait until at least mid-week to start new projects or spend large amounts of money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are truly quick on the uptake this week, easily absorbing information and making astute observations. File these away for future reference. Maintain perfect manners when dealing with the public.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may change your mind later, so don’t be too eager to jump on the bandwagon. Powerful and ambitious ideas could develop during the week ahead. Sit on your hands until the time is ripe for success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Follow your first instinct after checking in with your closest friend. You’ll make the right choice when faced with tough decisions in the week ahead if you follow the lead of wiser souls.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Shape Up! Start The Morning Right With A Healthy, Delicious ‘Green Drink’

By Wolfgang Puck

With Memorial Day, summer’s unofficial start and real summer arriving a few weeks later, shaping up for the coming season’s outdoor activities is on a lot of people’s minds. So you probably wouldn’t be surprised by how often I get requests in my restaurants for “something light.”

Of course, there are so many ways our regular menus oblige our guests, with items ranging from fresh vegetable salads (dressing on the side, of course) to grilled fish or skinless chicken to all kinds of desserts featuring wonderful fresh fruit.

The bigger challenge for many people, however, concerns not what they eat for lunch or dinner but how they start the day. And, especially at this time of year when morning appetites become lighter as the weather grows warmer, the talk lately seems to be turning to so-called “green drinks.”

Green drinks generally feature not only fruits like apples, but also vegetables such as cucumber, celery and, especially, dark-green bitter leaves like kale or spinach (sources of much-prized nutrients like B vitamins and vitamin C).

The first secret to creating a morning drink that delivers the benefits of those green ingredients without causing a grimace at the first sip is to combine the leaves in the right proportions with the other healthful vegetables and fruits. I make sure to include enough apple for sweetness (along with a touch of honey sometimes), and even an orange; mild cucumber and celery also go a long way toward creating a more gentle, well-rounded flavor profile. I like to spice things up with some fresh ginger root and even, sometimes, a pinch of cayenne.

My other key to success is to use the right equipment. The first recipe, my own version of a green smoothie, depends on a professional-quality highspeed blender, which will help you achieve a perfectly smooth consistency quickly. Or, if you prefer what is sometimes referred to as a green juice “power shot” like those I often serve to guests at big Hollywood parties, you can achieve that powerful essence with the help of a good juice extractor. Both appliances are widely available these days at surprisingly affordable prices.

So, as the season of sunshine approaches, try one of these fresh new starts to your day. Here’s to your good health!

WOLFGANG PUCK’S GREEN SMOOTHIE Serves 2 1/2 medium English cucumber, peel left on, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 1 navel orange, peeled and separated into sections 1 green-skinned apple such as Granny Smith, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges 3-inch (7.5-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into 3 pieces 1 cup (250 mL) almond milk, chilled 1 teaspoon honey 4 large leaves green kale, tough ribs removed, leaves very coarsely chopped 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves separated, stems discarded In the container of a professional-quality high-speed blender, combine the cucumber pieces, orange sections, apple wedges, ginger pieces, almond milk and honey. Add the kale leaves, cayenne and mint leaves.

Securely place the lid on the blender. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, blend the ingredients until smooth, stopping once or twice if necessary to scrape down the sides of the blender container.

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WOLFGANG’S GREEN JUICE POWER SHOTS Serves 3 6 large leaves green kale, tough ribs removed, leaves very coarsely chopped 4 large stalks celery, leaves trimmed, stalks cut into several pieces each 2 green-skinned apples such as Granny Smith, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges 1 medium English cucumber, trimmed and cut into large chunks 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 2 pieces Just before serving, prepare all the ingredients as directed. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, pass all of the ingredients a few pieces at a time through a juice extractor into the extractor’s container or a nonreactive pitcher.

With a long spoon, stir the juice mixture well. Serve immediately, pouring the juice into chilled 2-ounce (60-mL) shot glasses.

(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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