2016-12-31 - The Manchester Times

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Manchester’s 2016 Milestones

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – 2016 saw milestones for the Manchester council and school board, as well as news for quality of life issues and development. A recap: January Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins and Councilmen James Davis and Gary Lowe were sworn in for another term.

The Manchester School District weighed block scheduling.

The Manchester Township Police Department announced that veteran officer Douglas Higgins was recognized with the Corporal distinction.

Council debated whether to occasionally hold their meetings in a location on the western side of town.

The Manchester Board of Education welcomed Donald Webster, Jr., newly elected member Christopher Nolan, and newly appointed Lakehurst representative Dean Hetzel.

Council appointed James Vaccaro as president, Samuel Fusaro as vice president.

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–Photos by The Manchester Times Whiting Resident Julia Scotti made headlines with a run on America’s Got Talent, performing comedy. Other 2016 milestones included a no-knock ordinance and attempts to develop the Heritage Minerals tract.

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Pinelands Commission Seeks Comment On Pipeline OCEAN COUNTY – The Pinelands Commission will hold a special meeting for the public to comment on whether the South Jersey Gas pipeline project complies with the rules that protect the Pinelands.

The commission argues that it does not – in fact the Commission already voted on this project in 2014 and failed to approve it.

In November, NJ Courts ruled that the Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission did not have the authority to rule that the project was compliant with Pinelands rules. The Courts sent the SJ Gas pipeline project application back the full 15-member governing board for a vote and a public hearing.

Comments may be sent via the following: (Pipeline - See Page 5)

Township Supports E-Waste Bills

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The cost of throwing away electronics is paid for by townships on garbage day, but the township is hoping state legislation will change that.

Companion bills passed in both the State Assembly and Senate would require manufacturers of “covered electronic devices” – which include computers, monitors, laptops and televisions – to cover the costs of collecting, transporting and recycling those products. The bills have received the support of the Manchester township council.

Council unanimously agreed to support bills S981 and A2375, which changes the existing Electronic Waste Management Act, by making manufacturers cover its “market (Township - See Page 7)

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The Manchester Hawks’ Hall of Honor, curated by teacher Jill Ocone, added more plaques to its wall, and continues to do so.

February Teachers contract negotiations resumed in Manchester. They had not met since December.

The Shop Manchester tax reward program had 17 businesses on board by February.

The program would start up later in the year.

The question of state aid in the Manchester Public schools came up yet again; The mayors of Manchester and Berkeley townships, Kenneth Palmer and Carmen Amato have worked toward getting more state aid for their schools. Manchester Councilman Craig Wallis has asked municipalities across the state to pass resolutions calling for equal school funding.

Lakehurst considered a no-parking ordinance along Fays Lane, which did later pass.

March Council ponders whether to ban or regulate drones. Drones are actually regulated federally, and the township drops its bid to craft an ordinance regulating them.

The school district introduces active shooting survival training known as ALICE to the schools.

An ordinance was passed that spells out how many children must be supervised by how many adults in public.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Major Harrington Henry made a surprise homecoming to his three children.

Lynk, the Manchester Township Police Department K9, got his body armor.

The average Manchester homeowner saw a $56 increase in their school taxes, $7 in their municipal taxes.

Residents in Oak Knoll complained about problems stemming from the Ocean County Landfill. Mayor Kenneth Palmer invited landfill president Lawrence Hesse to address the concerns.

The teachers of the year were named: essica Parsons of Ridgeway School, Joshua Simpson of Regional Day, Maura Simister of Manchester Township Middle School, Melissa Peck of Manchester Township Elementary School, Jen Shappell of Whiting School and Timothy Hinger of Manchester Township High School.

The educational service professionals were named: Jennifer Eckert of MTHS, Stephanie Boyd of WS, Roni Anderson of MTES, Jennifer Barrett of MTMS, Maureen Romanowski of Regional Day, and Jamie LaBarca of Ridgeway School.

The township was threatened with a lawsuit by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance over its proposed Heritage Minerals plan to bring in 6,543 homes and town center.

June Manchester re-established its “green team.”

The township planned to purchase a leaf vacuum, which was used this fall in town.

Lakehurst approved its $4.6 million budget, raising taxes $40 a year for the average

homeowner.

The planning board approved the Heritage Minerals redevelopment plan.

The township police reported an IRS phone scam targeting seniors and other Shore residents. The fake IRS agent demands money and personal information by threats.

Land was finally cleared for the 82-unit townhome complex, Autumn Ridge, being built by routes 70 and 571.

Lakehurst council president Steven Oglesby called for stricter enforcement on pet waste, especially at Lake Horicon.

Though council approved the plan, Mayor Kenneth Palmer vetoed the Heritage Minerals Redevelopment Plan.

Vandalism complaints continued to pour in over destruction at the Lakehurst Manchester Soccer Fields.

Whiting resident and comedienne Julia Scotti made her debut on America’s Got Talent.

July Manchester water restrictions continued in the eastern part of town.

Gov. Chris Christie’s school fairness formula would double Manchester’s state aid and ease local tax burdens, while devastating Abbott and other districts.

The police department reminded residents to contact the state if a rattlesnake was seen.

The Lakehurst Revitalization Association announced it was canceling its Farmers & Specialty Market this year.

Harry Wright Lake was closed for much of the summer due to high bacteria contents.

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Lakehurst sought county approval to eliminate a crosswalk on Union Avenue.

Manchester adopted a no-knock registry.

April The question was asked: Will Pine Lake be swimmable. The verdict: not likely, for years to come.

Police contract negotiations were settled between the township and PBA Local 246.

The police went to the state health system and salaries were updated.

The school district called PARCC scores a “baseline” for the district.

Mayor Kenneth Palmer continued his popular “Neighborhood Meetings,” which were featured in The Manchester Times.

Euthanasia of feral cats was banned in Manchester.

The township established its own “Missing Man Chair” at the municipal complex to honor those soldiers who have never returned home.

Manchester considered joining an energy aggregation program with Stafford Township. However, as the lead entity, Stafford did not allow Manchester to include language in the contract that the township felt would protect its residents. Ultimately, Manchester backed out of the agreement.

May Lakehurst officer Iain James was promoted to Sergeant after the retirement of Ronald Heinzman.

The township deals with $725K in unfunded state mandates, supporting a bill that require the state to reimburse towns for disabled veteran tax exemptions.

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August Lakehurst entered into an agreement with Aggressive Energy, Brooklyn, N.Y., and will save $14,000 over two years on its electric bill.

Manchester Police responded to a call on Robin Street, where a young committed “suicide by cop.”

A former acting treasurer with Manchester Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 was charged with theft of more than $30,000 from the organization’s general account.

Sixth Avenue Park was slated for upgrades.

The school district upgraded its website, making it updated for smart phone use.

September The community placed flowers at The Three B’s after a worker was killed in a freak accident when a freight elevator came down on him. Oscar Francisco Carranza-Lopez, 34, was from Lakehurst.

Municipal employees donned orange and collected food for Hunger Action Day on September 8. The food went to local pantries.

Six vie for three open council seats: Incumbents James Vaccaro, Samuel Fusaro and Charles Frattini ran against challengers Felicia Finn, William Foor and Anne Markovski, who were backed by Mayor Kenneth Palmer.

Lakehurst Borough decides to build an impound yard, at the cost of $12,500 in capital improvement funds.

October The Lakehurst council and board of education hammered out an agreement where the borough would gain six lots along Pine Street, selling three and giving the remaining three for use for borough children.

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Mail comments to New Jersey Pinelands Commission, P.O. Box 359, New Lisbon, NJ 08064.

Email comments to info@njpines.state.nj.us.

Or submit comments directly through Commission’s website at nj.gov/pinelands/home/ contact/public.shtml.

From the Commission’s website: The comment period will close on January 24, and written comments will be accepted until 5

Board of education incumbents Ken Pate and Jackie Bermudez ran for two seats against newcomer Patrick Barry.

The school district shared mixed PARCC results November Council incumbents kept their seats against mayor-backed challengers. Long-time board of education members Ken Pate lost his reelection bid, with Jackie Bermudez keeping her seat and newcomer Patrick Barry winning the second seat.

Councilman Brendan Weiner called for the township parks to be mapped out.

Auditor Andrew Zabiega warned council to keep an eye on its unfunded pension costs, which could total $54 million.

The Manchester Township high and middle schools were awarded a $10,200 grant from NAVAIR Lakehurst to extend their STEM initiatives.

December Leisure Knoll was the last holdout, finally opting to have the township collect its recyclables.

A suspicious package was left at Manchester Plaza on December 5, prompting its evacuation and NJ State Police bomb squad being called in. A suitcase was found to be empty and not a threat.

Manchester, as the lead agency, decided to enter into an energy aggregation agreement with Gabel Associates.

The township settled a lawsuit with a reinstated police officer for $190,000. The officer fought his termination in court and was reinstated. He sued for back pay and attorney’s fees. He settled with the township, with the township admitting no liability.

The Manchester Hawks cheerleading squad was named Regional Champions on December 5.

p.m. on that date. Following the close of the public comment period, the Commission staff will prepare a subsequent recommendation as to the continued validity of its prior consistency determination. A copy of this recommendation will be posted on the Commission’s website prior to the date of the Commission meeting at which the Commission will consider same.”

Fo r mo r e i n fo r m a t io n , c o n tact the Pinelands Preservation Alliance at 609-859-8860 or by email at becky@pinelandsalliance.org.

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share in weight of all CEDs collected in a program year,” not the previously worded “return share in weight.”

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection determined the manufactures obligations under the old law underestimated the amounts of CEDs collected, which translated into budget strains for local municipalities.

The bills also add printers, fax machines and cell phones to the list of CEDs. “My understanding is that this legislation will force manufacturers to reimburse the waste collectors so our charges from the collectors will be eliminated or reduced to only handling costs,” Manchester public works director Al Yodakis told The Manchester Times. “The town has disposal costs and that is where taxpayers are impacted.”

He didn’t have an exact amount the township spends, or how much savings the township would see, only that it would.

“Costs vary on the amount of electronics brought in by residents and the Township still continues to collect electronics at the recycling center and at bulk pick-ups.”

Manufacturers, under the law, were supposed to cover the costs of recycling e-waste by paying recycling vendors. Since the original law went into effect January 1, 2011, manufacturers eventually reduced those

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The cost was shifted to local counties and municipalities.

Without manufacturer payments, some municipal recycling centers were forced to stop taking e-waste or close, Melinda Williams of the Salem County Improvement Authority wrote in an opinion piece on NJ.com in March.

“Manufacturers have to step up and abide by the law to recycle their products statewide regardless of the cost,” she wrote.

The township does provide free collection of CEDs during bulk pick-ups and at its recycling center. Under the bills, the NJDEP could establish a statewide collection program; those manufacturers with a market share of 10 percent or less would be required to participate in that program, while those manufacturers with a greater market share could participate, or create their own program.

Despite having these readily available pick-ups and drop-offs, illegal dumping of CEDs is still a problem.

“I wish I knew why there is still dumping.

We really try to make it as easy as possible for residents but it still happens,” Yodakis said.

Now sitting on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk, the bill faces an “uncertain future,” writes NJSpotlight’s Tom Johnson. He writes that the governor pocket vetoed a similar bill earlier this year.

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Featured Letter Holiday Poem 2016 It seems as I get older that the holidays play a different role.

Yet I yearn for the tradition of carolers as they stroll.

My heart can’t help but tingle as I see the decorations around town.

They lift up my inner spirit and they wipe away my every frown.

But Santa we really need you this year because of the great divide.

The warfare on our streets and in our cities, makes me want to hide.

We need someone special that has the gift to make us all unite.

We need jolly old St Nick to give us a special present to hold on tight.

Yet what we need won’t f it in any box and wouldn’t be easy to wrap.

You see what we really need is love, so please wake up from that nap.

There’s no need to go to Walmart or fight the traffic at the local mall.

This year just say “I love you” and you’ve given the best gift of all.

Don’t just say it to your

family because they likely know how you feel.

Be brave enough to share your love with others, yeah that’s the real deal.

Take a moment to speak w it h a st r a nger a nd watch how their smile will appear.

Take a moment to talk with a neighbor, have a chat and share a cold beer.

There are people that need your love and attention and you don’t have to look far.

Make it your mission to share love this holiday season and you’ll be a bright and shining star.

So, if you know me personally, please don’t expect to be spoiled with some fancy gift.

No rather than offering the materialistic this year’s it’s your spirit that I’ll uplift.

I’ll do it by setting an example and hopefully that will hit home.

I’ll do it by being thoughtful and offering you this humble poem.

Scott Mahnken Bayville

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Letters To The Editor Nomination Defies Logic I issued the following statement upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry’s expected nomination to head the Department of Energy.

This nomination defies all logic. Governor Perry is on the record both forgetting about the Energy Department and then later remembering that he wanted to eliminate it. Governor Perry clearly does not recognize the importance the Energy Department plays in ensuring the safety and security of America’s nuclear arsenal and nuclear power plants.

“It is also deeply unsettling that our current Secretary of Energy, a renowned nuclear physicist, could be succeeded by a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Governor Perry is simply not qualified for this position and should be rejected.

Frank Pallone Jr. Congressman, 6th District

“Military Man” Can Make America Lead Again President-elect Trump is being critiqued for appointing military men to his Cabinet. Men who led troops into battle, smelled the acrid gun smoke, saw how bullets and shrapnel tear through bodies, heard the cries and whimpering of the wounded.

These men—soldiers—who walked the narrow path between victory and defeat,

might just be the tempering agent President-elect Trump requires in his position as Commander and Chief of our armed forces.

Soldiers, whose tunics are emblazoned with campaign ribbons and battle stars are not armchair politicians, some of whom chose to abscond to Canada when called upon to serve their country. Rather than vilify these Generals, applaud them for answering the call to serve our country again. Harkening back in history to our first President, George Washington, “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” He was the first of many who have since answered that call to duty, both militarily and political.

“Military Man” is not a title to be stigmatized, but a title to be honored by those of us who in time of strife depend upon their service to keep us free. They are the heroes we sing about in the Star Spangled Banner, “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave.” We as citizens should welcome their volunteerism to serve with open arms.

Perhaps they may assist in keeping ISIS at bay, and even forge a new, more amicable relationship with Israel.

This is all new ground being tilled by our President-elect.

The past has proved to be unsatisfactory. Victories have been nil, we are still dancing to the tune our enemies play.

America must begin to lead again, not follow. Let us be vigilant and not be dominated by any political party. Love for country, and its well being should be the driving force

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for all our efforts. Despite what you may read or hear, we are still the “United States of America.”

God bless America, and all it stands for.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Township Councilman

Disaster Waiting To Happen Every few months, there have been emergency shutdown after emergency shutdown at Oyster Creek. Now there was another incident happening within a month of each other. These shutdowns are a clear signal that this plant should be permanently shut down. This recent shutdown is even more troubling because they were supposed to fix the problem in November, but the plant is still having the same turbine issues.

The constant problems at Oyster Creek shows this plant needs to close sooner than the planned 2020 closing. Oyster Creek is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the country and is showing its age. Closing the plant will also help protect the Barnegat Bay from thermal pollution and fish kills.

This plant is like driving a 1969 Chevy Nova in the age of Tesla.

This plant has been held together by floss and ceiling wax. The plant seems to mark the change of the seasons since every few months something happens.

This time there was another turbine failure. For the past few years, there have been a series of shutdowns. Tritium leaks, compressor problems, pump problems, drywall

liner erosion, turbine control failure…the list keeps growing. It needs to close now it because it is a disaster waiting to happen.

By NRC standards, their reports showing frequent equipment failures should be an alarm bell going off.

Now there has been another emergency shutdown and even more cause for concern.

The only reason the significance was considered low in NRC’s reports was that Exelon didn’t violate any rules.

High significance would be considered a catastrophe like Fukushima, which was designed similarly to Forked River. The Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania was originally considered moderate until they later determined it was a meltdown at the core.

This plant is a disaster waiting to happen. The longer it stays open the greater chance that this facility will pollute Barnegat Bay and kill more fish. This plant should be closed as quickly as possible. The plant was only supposed to last for thirty years, but has extended that by 16 years. This plant must be closed before 2020 so we can eliminate all of these risks.

Shutting down the Oyster Creek plant would reduce the algae blooms, improve fish populations and help restore the overall ecosystem of the Barnegat Bay. We need to urge the NRC to close this plant and reduce all its negative impacts to the surrounding ecosystem and people.

Jeff Tittel Director New Jersey Sierra Club

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The people of Manchester face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Manchester for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

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People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

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From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: 21st Century Cures Act Signed Into Law

Congressman Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – The 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) to reform and streamline the federal research and treatment approval process, incentivize the development of lifesaving cures, and bring many other needed improvements to the delivery of health care was signed by the President.

Among its many specific provisions, the bill includes significant reforms to our fractured mental health system, and major provisions to help patients with Lyme disease by establishing a national, patient-centric working group championed

by Smith and others for many years.

“We have seen that despite the tremendous advances in research that are unlocking the mysteries behind some of the most debilitating diseases, cures and treatments remain stymied by institutional biases and outdated and bureaucratic procedures at NIH and FDA,” said Smith, co-Chairman of

numerous bipartisan health caucuses including those on Autism, Alzheimer’s, Lyme disease, and Heart and Stroke. “With enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act we will provide the catalyst that puts more treatments—and more affordable treatments—in the hands of patients and families who now have limited, if any, options.”

The Cures package will boost funding for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), promote inter-agency data collection and sharing, and reform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring new therapies and

treatments to market sooner. It is designed to accelerate the full cycle of discovery, development and delivery of new treatments and cures for patients in need.

Currently, of the estimated 10,000 known diseases, only 500 have effective treatments or cures and an estimated 95 percent of rare disease have no FDA approved treatment. NIH estimates it now takes 14 years and $2 billion dollars to develop a new drug. As a remedy, the Cures Act will: create “innovation accounts” to provide for dedicated funding for NIH and FDA Cures-related

activities; require NIH to develop and issue a sixyear strategic plan to ensure biomedical research i nvest ments match t he needs of patients; provide $4.8 billion for NIH—the world’s premier biomedical research organization—to boost our investment in life-enhancing research that not only mitigates the impact debilitating diseases have on individuals, families and caregivers, but saves money in the long run, as care and services become less expensive and more accessible; incentivize the development of drugs for pediatric diseases and reform the FDA ap-

proval process for new and innovative medical devices; modernize clinical trials to better facilitate the sharing of information and increase representation of underrepresented communities; create a National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System to build the infrastructure necessary to advance data collection regarding neurological diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases; and provide $1 billion to fund the recently-enacted Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and improve our opioid abuse response.

From The Desk Of The Governor - Governor Chris Christie

NJSBA Supports School Security Law

NEW JERSEY – Signed

by Gov. Christie the legislation, S86/A3629, establishes “Class Three” special law enforcement officers to provide security in public and non-public schools and county colleges on a part-time basis.

The legislation reflects a recommendation of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s School Security Task Force, which for over a year st udied issues of school safet y and securit y, including the relationship between law enforcement and the public schools.

“The legislation gives school boards the option of employing qualified, experienced retired law enforcement off icers to enhance school security and contribute to the educational program,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod,

NJSBA executive director.

“The training required by the act will ensure that the Class Three officers not only provide a security presence, but are able to work effectively with students.”

Under the legislation, Class III officers will undergo the same training as school resource officers (SROs), who are active members of the local police force who ser ve schools in a security, counseling and instructional capacity.

“Placing security personnel in schools is a decision that appropriately rests with the local board of education,” Feinsod continued.

“NJSBA’s School Security Task Force found that, because of their specialized training and educational function, school resource officers represent the pre-

ferred option for school security personnel.

“However, employment of SROs can be difficult for many school boards to fund. This new legislation will provide a needed, lower-cost option for school boards that cannot employ school resource officers or that want to expand security staff to assist current SROs.” An earlier version of S-86/A-3629, which received f inal legislative approval in June, did not require specialized training for the off icers. In September, Gov. Christie conditionally vetoed the measure, returning it to the Legislature with a recommendation to incorporate the SRO training requirement for the Class Three officers. NJSBA had advocated for inclusion of such training in the bill with the

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governor and legislative leadership.

Under S-86/A-3629, Class Three special law enforcement officers will be required to: Be retired police officers less than 65 years old; Have served as duly qualified, fully-trained, fulltime municipal or county police officers, or as members of the state police; Be separated from that

p r io r s e r v ic e i n go o d standing within three years of appointment as a Class Three SLEO (or within five years during the fi rst year following the bill’s enactment); Be physically capable of performing the functions of the position; Possess N.J. Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or N.J. State Police Academy

Governor Chris Christie Certification; Complete the training course for safe schools resource officers (SROs); and Be hired in a part-time capacity.

The legislation takes effect June 1, 2017.

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Crestwood Village VI Movie Night

WHITING – “Sully” will be shown in Crestwood Village VI on January 13.

Tom Hanks stars in this portrait of airline pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, which depicts his successful emergency landing of an Airbus A320 on the Hudson River in January 2009 and the aftermath of the investigation.

The movie is rated PG-13 runs 1 hour and 36 minutes long and is shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired.

The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, off of Route 530.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m..

Come early to sit, chat and enjoy refreshments that will be served until 6:45 p.m.

Guests can bring their own chairs and cushions.

All are welcome. The cost is $2.

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Largest Military Solar Energy Project In Northeast Breaks Ground JOINT BASE – A groundbreaking ceremony for a 16.5 megawatt solar energy project on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst took place on December 20. The project will include more than 50,000 solar panels and will produce more than 21,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy every year, enough to power more than 2,500 homes.

The solar project—developed by an affiliate of Starwood Energy Group, of Greenwich,

Conn., and an affiliate of Energy Management, Inc., of Boston, is owned by an affiliate of True Green Capital Management LLC, of Westport, Conn.

The project is located on a capped landfill, and is the largest military solar installation in the Northeast. The project was developed pursuant to an effort by the military to achieve real asset optimization and long-term energy security.

Ocean County Golf League

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Golf League is looking for golfers; men and women.

Its 2017 season will start in May 2017 and continue through October 2017. The league plays on the first Monday of each month at six different premier courses in Ocean County.

The cost to join is $10 and the cost to play each

month is $45. This includes a lunch.

Prizes are given for each tournament. Golfers can join as a single player or as a foursome.

Spots are limited.

For more information and an application, contact Joan at 732-341-2451 or Charlie at 732-503-4187.

Lakehurst Reorganization Meeting

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Borough council will holds its annual reorganization meeting on January 1 at noon at the community center, 207 Center St.

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library has these activities scheduled throughout January just for teens and tweens: The Teen Advisory Board will meet January 5 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and is open to ages 12 to 18.

Participants can earn community service while volunteering at the library. Help plan future teen activities, decorate the Teen Zone, and assist the library staff with projects as needed.

Winter Fun Night for ages 11 to 18 will happen January 5 at 6:30 p.m. Make snowball decorations and do other crafts inspired by the movie Frozen.

Homeschool Book Discussion for ages 12 to 18 on January 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. The subject of this month’s discussion will be a book by Maryrose Wood, The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (Book 1): The Mysterious Howling. Copies are available for pickup at the Manchester Branch Library’s Youth Services desk.

Homeschool T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) for ages 12 to 18 on January 6 at 11 a.m. Volunteer at the library. Help decorate the library and design teen programs for fun and to earn community service.

Homework Help for ages 11 to 18 on Wednesdays, January 11, 18, and 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Peer editing and help with research, writing and finding online resources will be available

in the Teen Zone on Thursday afternoons.

Bring a laptop or call ahead to reserve one of our public computers.

Coding Club for ages 11 to 18 will meet on January 17 at 4 p.m. Want to learn a new language? Try computer coding. They will be tackling the basics, programming, playing games, and so much more. Bring a laptop.

Teen Animé Club for ages 11 to 16 will meet January 19 at 6:30 p.m. They discuss their favorites, create their own, and more.

Homeschool Winter Science Fun for ages 7 to 16 will be on January 20 at 10 a.m. Have fun with science experiments related to elements of winter weather.

Teen Book Fandom for ages 11 to 18 will be on January 26 at 6:30 p.m. Exchange favorite titles, play literary games, and trade books with fellow book lovers!

Registration is required for these programs.

To register, call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants accept where otherwise indicated.

For more information, contact Karyn Beltle, the Teen Services Librarian at the Manchester Branch Library.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Trip to Quebec And Montreal

WHITING – Country Walk Travel Committee will sponsor a trip to Quebec & Montreal on September 18 through 22.

The cost is $621 per person.

Signup will be January 11 at 6 p.m. at the Country Walk Clubhouse, 1 Country Walk Blvd, Whiting, or call Eileen at 732-350-0172 or Linda at 732-716-1949.

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PARCC Schedule Announced

MANCHESTER – PARCC testing will take place at Manchester Township High School January 4 through 11.

The district wants families to know it is important for students to be present and on time for testing.

The graduation requirements regarding testing have changed for the Class of 2020, this year’s freshman class.

The Class of 2020 can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency through the same alternative means as those in the Classes of 2016 through 2019, provided that students in the Class of 2020 take all PARCC assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible.

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Collins, a 17-year veteran of the Manchester Township Police Department, is routinely recognized by his peers for his dedication to enforcing both traffic and DWI laws; so far in 2016, Collins has made five DWI arrests.

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will show and discuss the 1936 film, “My Man Godfrey” in the classic movie program “Throwback Thursday” which meets once per month on the first Thursday.

This showing will take place on January 5 at 1 p.m.

In the depths of the Depression, a party game brings dizzy socialite Irene Bullock to the city dump where she meets Godfrey, a derelict, and ends by hiring him as family butler. He finds the Bullocks to be the epitome of idle rich and

nutty as the proverbial fruitcake. Soon, the dramatizing Irene is in love with her protégé who feels strongly that a romance between servant and employer is inappropriate, regardless of that servant’s mysterious past. The cast includes: William Powell, Carole Lombard and Alice Brady. The movie is 94 minutes long.

There is no registration for this free adult program. For more information go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Midiri Bros. Salute Benny Goodman At The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – MidWeek Jazz favorites The Midiri Brothers return to Ocean County College with their annual Salute To Benny Goodman & Friends. Come hear these acclaimed artists play classic jazz and swing in a single 90-minute set on January 11 at 8 p.m., Main Stage, Jay and Linda Grunin

Center for the Arts, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Guests should use Parking Lot 2.

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January 4: Hell or High Water (2016). 102 minutes. Rated R. Crime/Drama/Western.

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January 18: My Love, Don’t Cross That River (2014). 86 minutes. Unrated foreign film from South Korea geared toward mature adults. Documentary/Drama/Romance.

The dialog is in Korean with English subtitles. Documentary filmmaker Jin Mo-young followed elderly married couple Jo Byeong-man and Kang Kye-yeol until the last moments of their 76-year marriage in the couple’s mountain village in Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province for 15 months.

January 25: Ben-Hur (2016). 125 minutes.

Rated PG-13. Action/Adventure/Drama.

The cast includes Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell and Rodrigo Santoro. Judah Ben-Hur loses everything after his adopted brother Messala, now an officer in the Roman army, returns to Jerusalem and accuses the young prince of treason. Stripped of his title and separated from his wife and family, Ben-Hur must endure years of slavery on a galley at sea. When fate brings the estranged brothers to an epic and deadly chariot race, Ben-Hur finally gets the chance to exact vengeance on the man who destroyed his life.

There is no registration. For more information call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Manchester Reorganization Meeting MANCHESTER – Manchester Township council will hold its annual reorganization meeting at 10 a.m. on January 4 at the municipal building, 1 Colonial Drive.

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Manchester PBA 246 Grateful For Another Successful “Dinner With Santa”

–Photos courtesy Manchester PBA 246 Manchester PBA 246 hosted another Dinner With Santa on December 9.

MANCHESTER – In following a tradition full of joy for Manchester Township PBA 246 and its community partners, local children in need were treated to an evening of holiday cheer during the annual “Dinner with Santa” held on December 9.

More than 250 local children and their families were invited to attend the event this past weekend at Manchester Township Middle School. There, the grade school-aged children from Manchester’s elementary schools enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and visited with Santa, who presented them with a gift.

“Each year, this tradition of giving back to our community and spreading holiday cheer to families in need is one that we always look forward to,” said Manchester PBA 246 President Paul Bachovchin. “Everyone, from our volunteers to our guests, has a great time. It’s always a joy to see the children’s faces light

up when they meet Santa.”

More than 25 current and former members of Manchester PBA 246 and their families attended the dinner and helped ensure its success.

Also in attendance were Councilman Craig Wallis, resident and volunteer John McGuire, and school kitchen staff Dolores Brooks, Linda Donnelly, and Felicia Ventura.

Manchester PBA 246 is grateful for the donations of food from: Luigi’s Pizzeria, Restaurant and Lounge of Lakehurst, Café Napoli of Manchester, Heritage Restaurant of Whiting, Three B’s of Lakehurst, Joey’s Restaurant of Whiting, and Manchester Shoprite. Manchester PBA 246 also would like to thank Manchester Township High School’s cheerleaders and Michael Thorpe of Balloons New Jersey for volunteering their time. The kindness of these partners helped to ensure the continued success of this annual dinner.

CASA Seeks End-Of-Year Donations OCEAN COUNTY – Consider a gift to the CASA of Ocean County Program this holiday and year end season.

There are nearly 600 children over the time period of one year on the waiting list for a volunteer advocate of their own.

Donations will be used to recruit, train

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Secure donations can be made at casaofoceancounty.org. Donations are tax deductible.

January Art Exhibit And Reception MANCHESTER – At the Manchester Branch Library on January 7 from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a reception for the students of the Arts & Education Center whose artwork will be on display in the library’s meeting room of the Manchester Branch Library throughout most of January. Drop in to meet the artists, listen to them discuss their work, and share refreshments. There is no registration for this free event.

Interested parties are also permitted to stop by to view the exhibit during the library’s regular business hours whenever the meeting room is available until it is removed. Calling the library beforehand is recommended.

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When you think of Parkinson’s disease, you probably think of it as a progressive disorder affecting movement and causing tremors of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and elsewhere. The condition causes movements to be slowed, and a sensation of rigidity and stiffness of the limbs and trunk. Balance can be impacted too. A related condition of Lewy Body Disease may look very similar to Parkinson’s but doesn’t have to show up with tremors.

The cognitive fluctuations are hallmark to both disorders.

The one thing they have in common is the issue with dopamine. There’s some kind of malfunction associated with either the production of dopamine or the transport of this ‘passion hormone’ across the synapse… or maybe suppressed ‘receptor sensitivity’ meaning the dopamine is there but it doesn’t get hugged into the cell. This is known as post-synaptic D2 receptor down-regulation.

It can happen to people who do not have Parkinson’s, for example, those afflicted by withdrawal symptoms from hydrocodone, or kids who took methylphenidate. When SPECHT studies were conducted in children on ADHD stimulants, researchers concluded that their D2 (dopamine) receptors were destroyed. They had a maximum of 20 percent functional ability, and this was published in Neuropediatrics in 2003.

I want to keep my article simple today because what I have to tell you is rather exciting!

It’s about a diabetes drug that’s in Phase 2 studies (MSDC-0160), it’s not named yet.

The emerging research suggests its role in

Parkinson’s could be even more profound.

It’s not due to balancing blood sugar either, it’s because this diabetes agent improves mitochondrial function. Your mitochondria are the organelles that produce energy for you. They help you make ATP. So this diabetes drug belongs to the category of “Mitochondrial Target of Thiazolidinediones” modulators or mTOT for short. The mTOT drugs make your body more sensitive to insulin. They are insulin sensitizers.

Forget insulin for a minute! The novelty of mTOT drugs is really about energy. If you can improve mitochondrial function in brain cells, you then restore the cells’ ability to convert basic nutrients into energy. Consequently, the cells’ ability to handle potentially harmful proteins is normalized, which leads to reduced inflammation and reduced death and dysfunction of the neurons. This may help Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia and other types of cognitive decline. When I worked in Florida nursing homes for 7 years, we saw a lot of this and we had very few tools to use. We had levodopa, a drug from the 70’s that’s still used today but ramping up dopamine isn’t the cure. Side effects are disturbing.

If this topic is of interest, I have written a more comprehensive version and I’ll email it to you when you sign up for my free newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Before I leave you, one more thing, your gut microbiome matters, so consider high-quality probiotics.

There is a direct connection between the microbiome and Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders including Autism.

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Winter-Spring Programs For Kids & Teens

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College Kids & Teens Programs allow children to participate in a variety of adventures.

Classes are held on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive in Toms River unless specified.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Program: Sensitivity Super Powers is an enrichment program for high functioning Autistic chil-

dren to align sensory sensitive kids with their “super powers” and become the hero of their own story. Focus is on each child’s unique abilities. Children will be exposed to music, art, yoga, animal, comedy, and play therapy. Trips include Chariot Riders Horse Farm, Silverton Farms, Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, and a laser show at the Novins Planetarium. Cost:

$399. Saturdays, March 11 through May 13, 9 a.m. to noon.

Health & Wellness Program: Nutrition Detectives can inspire change and motivate the whole family to adopt a healthier approach to balanced eating. Elementary school children will learn “5 clues” to read food labels, identify and choose healthy foods, and participate in a hands-on activity

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World of Model Rockets: For children ages 7 to 12. This program allows children to learn about NASA, build their own rocket, discover the physics behind flight, and be treated to a program at the Novins Planetarium. Cost: $125. May 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Forensics – Mystery Gunfire: For children ages 8 to 16. This program shows how to sketch and photograph a crime scene, fingerprint, collect and analyze blood and ballistic evidence, make casts and impressions of foot prints and tire tracks, and analyze hair and fibers. Cost: $139. Saturdays, February 4 through 18, 9 a.m. to noon.

Forensics – Serial Killer: For children ages 10 to 16. This program shows how to use a grid search, DNA fingerprinting, and handwriting, bone, and blood analysis.

Cost: $139. Saturdays, March 4 through 18, 9 a.m. to noon.

Forensics – Catch a Bank Robber: For children ages 10 to 16. This program shows how to use geographic profiling, serial number restoration, bullet trajectory, gunshot residue and counterfeit detection, and GPS tracking. Cost: $139. Saturdays, April 22 to May 6, 9 a.m. to noon.

Dance programs will be held at Ultimate Dance Studios in Toms River.

Hip Hop: For ages 8 to 13. Cost: $99.

Mondays or Tuesdays, January 23 through March 27, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Hip Hop/Lyrical Combo. Cost $119.

Wednesdays, January 25 through March 15, 5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

Sports programs will be held at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood.

Birdie Golf, ages 6 to 10. Cost: $99. Saturdays, April 1 through 22 or May 6 through 27, 1 to 2 p.m.

Eagle Golf, ages 11 to 15. Cost $99. Saturdays, April 1 through 22 or May 6 through 27, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Birdie/Eagle Golf, ages 8 to15. Cost: $135. Sundays, April 2 through 23 or May 7 through 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

For full descriptions of Kids & Teens courses, visit ocean.edu.

To register, call the OCC Department of Continuing & Professional Education, 732-255-0409.

Libraries New Year’s Closure

OCEAN COUNTY – All locations of the Ocean County Library will be closed January 1 and 2. They will open on January 3.

The library encourages its customers to use the library’s online resources including: databases, ebooks and emagazines, and online classes, which are available 24-7 through the website theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information contact Ocean County Library at its website or by telephone at 732-349-6200.

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Did you report your accident or injury to the authorized medical your employer? By statute you are provided professional with all of a short period of time to actually notify your medical complaints that are related your employer of the injury. The most to the compensable injury, and that all of restrictive notice requirement is applied those complaints are addressed by that when a hernia is alleged, as you have only physician.

Are you receiving temporary disability 48 hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more le- benefits through the workers’ compensation niency, as you may be entitled to medical carrier for 70 % of your standard average treatment, all injuries should be reported weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that as soon as possible.

Have you sought medical treatment? After you are temporary totally disabled, or able providing notice to your employer that you to return to modified duty which cannot be have sustained an injury, you should seek accommodated by your employer. Tempomedical attention immediately, should rary disability through your employer is not same be necessary. The longer that one the same as disability through the State and waits to request medical treatment, the need not be applied for. In the event that you harder it will be to causally connect the are instructed to apply for disability through injury to the incident at work. In addition, the State, you are not getting the benefit as injuries often respond better to appropriate provided by Statute. medical treatment provided in a reasonable After completion of your medical treatment time, rather than allowing the injury to and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent worsen before attempting treatment.

Has your employer notified the workers’ disability arising out of your compensable compensation insurance carrier? This is injury? If you have received benefits, have important so that you are provided with a you contacted an attorney to determine claim number to provide to medical pro- whether these benefits are consistent with viders to insure payment on your behalf. the injury and disability you sustained?

Although this checklist may not be comAlso, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the prehensive, it is a starting point to determine claim will be more efficiently completed whether you are receiving the appropriate if the carrier is immediately put on notice. benefits under the law. Should any of the Has your employer or its workers’ com- above not be consistent with the benefits pensation insurance carrier provided you you are receiving, there are actions that with a medical professional with whom may be taken by an attorney to bring your to seek medical treatment? On some oc- matter before the court so that the issues casions, the employer may indicate that may be resolved.

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O.C.E.A.N., Inc. President/CEO Retires After 22 Years Of Service

OCEAN COUNTY – The O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Board of Trustees and agency staff and the LEAP Delegate Board of Trustees recognized Ted Gooding on his retirement.

He was with O.C.E.A.N., Inc. 22 years.

Goodi ng began h is leadersh ip at O.C.E.A.N., Inc. in 1994 at a time when the agency had only three Head Start Centers in Toms River, Lakewood and South Toms River and no affordable housing units.

In 1995, the agency recognized a greater need in the community for affordable housing and the expansion of childcare.

In collaboration with the County of Ocean and Head Start, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. expanded the Childcare Division to seven centers and increased enrollment from 250 to 600 income-eligible students by 2016. This expansion also included the new construction of three childcare facilities in Toms River (OCC) Barnegat, Manchester and a center in Tuckerton.

To date the Housing Division has increased to 156 units with another three projects (60 units) in various stages of development over the next 18 months. In comparison, the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. housing stock is larger than some municipal Housing Authorities.

Over the last 20 years, the enterprise has moved forward in many directions including the expansion from Ocean County into Monmouth, Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

Through the NJDCA CSBG Program, the agency also increased mutual relations with organizations such as the Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City assisting youth at risk and Cape Assist and Families Matter by working with those who require assistance with substance abuse issues.

The most recent agency development has been the creation of Tiny Homes in Atlantic County and Ocean County. The agency recognized through the Community Needs Assessment, not only the need for housing but for affordable housing for those populations with special needs, seniors, veterans, the general population with a belief that

Tiny Homes are the wave of the future for single families who deserve a clean, safe and affordable place to stay. Gooding fully supports the States position that Townships should meet their affordable housing requirements. During his retirement, he will become an even stronger advocate for housing for this much needed population.

One of the greatest agency achievements was the oversight of the Superstorm Sandy Housing and Rental Assistance Program (SHRAP) where the agency served over 7,000 coastal individuals/families and spent down $64 million for those impacted by the storm. Ocean County and O.C.E.A.N., Inc. was recognized by Governor Chris Christie for the efforts provided to those families who were directly impacted by the storm.

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. was also recognized by the Head Start Bureau for assisting the children from these families who were impacted by the storm.

During Gooding’s tenure, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. has been a solid community partner by applying and receiving grants to administer numerous programs in multiple counties throughout the years including: The First Time Homebuyer and Rental Assistance Programs; Home Energy and Weatherization; Projects based vouchers for Veterans, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities; ARRA Federal Relief Program for residents throughout multiple Counties; New Jersey Sandy Recovery (NJ Stronger) Housing Counseling Program; Housing Construction grants through the County of Ocean, HUD, NJDCA, OceanFirst and Wells Fargo.

Gooding also served on many community boards including the following: The New Jersey Community Action Association (NJCAA) Corporate Board - Barnabas Health System Community Medical Center—Toms River; Ocean County Vice Chair WIB Workforce Investment Board; Human Services Advisory Council of Ocean County; Wells Fargo Community Board; Chairman of the Youth Investment Council; Children of Substance Abusers (COSA).

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Grunin Center At OCC Show Schedule

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has its season line up for September through May. The Grunin Center’s season features big-name talent and a wide variety of shows and special events.

Performances take place on the Grunin Center Main Stage, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Tickets for select shows are

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You might think that, working as I do in the food world, the rush of festive meals coming at the end of the year would leave me feeling tired. But the opposite, in fact, is true.

For one thing, some of my restaurants are closed for the big holiday occasions, so I do get to feel like I have a little time off. Even more important is the simple fact that I love the holidays, especially cooking for the people I love. From hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, through main dishes to desserts, I enjoy the process of preparing a special menu in my own kitchen.

It might surprise you, though, that one of my favorite parts of holiday menus each year is the side dishes. Too many people overlook such recipes, or leave planning them to the last minute. Then, they’re often content just to steam or boil some broccoli or green beans and maybe toss them with butter and some toasted nuts; or, of course, they’ll boil potatoes and quickly mash them with butter, and perhaps some cream and cheese.

You probably noticed two things those examples have in common. For one, they feature everyday vegetables that aren’t likely to surprise the people gathered around your table. And they also include lots of dairy fat, which may increase the likelihood a side dish will taste good but does nothing for how good you might feel after the meal is over.

The following recipe for a special-occasion side dish, though surprisingly easy to prepare, is anything but ordinary. It features not one or two but eight different kinds of root vegetables, plus a whole head of garlic. And, despite being absolutely delicious and beautiful to behold, it’s a model of healthy eating.

A little more than 1 percent of the dish’s approximate 161 calories per serving come from fat - just the traces of fat that naturally occur in the vegetables themselves and the spritz of nonstick spray that coats them before roasting. Then there’s the flavor. It is incredibly rich thanks in good part to the vegetables’ natural sugars, which caramelize as they roast in the oven.

I hope you’ll add this side dish to your own holiday menu, feeling free to vary the kinds and amounts of roots you include based on your own tastes and on what you find at the farmers’ market.

Here’s to happy holiday meals for us all!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY Serves 12 to 16 8 slender organic carrots, peeled and trimmed 8 baby turnips, peeled and trimmed 8 organic fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peels left on 2 large parsnips, peeled and trimmed 1 medium orange-flesh or ruby sweet potato, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peel left on 1 medium yellow onion, peeled 1 kohlrabi bulb, peeled 1 small celery root (celeriac) bulb, peeled 1 small head garlic, cloves separated, left unpeeled 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives, for serving Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Prepare the vegetables, cutting off and discarding any green tops. Leave the carrots and baby turnips whole. Halve the cleaned potatoes lengthwise. Cut the parsnips diagonally into chunks. Cut the sweet potato into chunks. Halve the onion, then cut each half into quarters.

Cut the kohlrabi into thick wedges.

Halve the celery root and cut each half crosswise into thick slices. Separate the garlic head into individual cloves, leaving them unpeeled.

Put all the vegetable pieces, garlic cloves and herb sprigs in a large baking dish. Spray with olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray and toss until lightly and evenly coated. Season well with salt and black pepper, and toss again to coat evenly.

Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the vegetables are golden brown and tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a metal skewer or small, sharp knife, about 45 minutes. Present the vegetables in their baking dish or transfer them to a heated platter. Garnish with parsley or chives just before serving.

(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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