2017-02-25 - The Manchester Times by Jersey Shore Online

Vol. 22 - No. 45

i n t His w eeK ’ s e Dition

THE MANCHESTER

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Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 10-17.

Manchester Police Councilman Resigns, Add Stun Guns Township Seeks Candidates ToFor First Time

Letters To The Editor Page 8.

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–Photo courtesy Brendan Weiner The Weiner Family – Kelly, Reagan and Brendan. Councilman Brendan Weiner resigned from his Manchester elected spot as the family moves to Lacey. Above, Councilman Brendan Weiner sworn in as council president, 2015. By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – After more than a decade on the dais, a member of council has resigned because he is moving out of town. Brendan Weiner, who was elected to Manchester Township Council

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back in 2006, made his official resignation date February 21. In an exclusive statement to The Manchester Times, Weiner explained the decision for his departure. “We will be moving out of town in order to

be closer to my wife’s family. By law I am unable to serve on the Township Council unless I reside within the municipality, therefore, I am resigning from my position on the Township Council effective Febr uar y 21, which

coincides the closing date of my residence in Manchester.” He continued: “I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity, the honor and the privilege to serve the fine folks of Manchester Township (Resigns - See Page 4)

Exit 83 Plans Would Change Traﬃc On Route 571

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A plan to cancel left turns from Route 9 onto Indian Head Road/Route 571, and to have a southbound exit at Garden State Parkway interchange 83, moved forward at the February 15 meeting of the county Freeholders, when they introduced an ordinance that would authorize the design of some roads there. Designing the project is expected to cost $1 million, which would be bonded. County engineer John Ernst said this ordinance would complete the

–Photo by Catherine Galioto The left turn in place from Route 9 onto Route 571 would be prohibited in a county design that would shift traffic onto Lomell Lane.

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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Police will have another option in their arsenal to neutralize a threat without events escalating to where deadly force must be used. Manchester Township council approved the purchase of 20 Taser X2

conducted energy devices – popularly known as “stun guns” – and Taser Cams under a state contract for $51,000. The Taser X2 is described by the company as “a dependable piece of law enforcement technology, the TASER X2 incorporates (Police - See Page 7)

HEROIN CRISIS 16 Addicts Helped In Manchester Through HARP

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Police reported there have been 16 people who have come in looking for help with their addiction since the Heroin Addiction Response Program started last month. The HARP program allows users to turn themselves in, and hand over any drugs they have, without any threat of charges or jail. Instead, they are brought to a treatment center for addiction. Manchester began the program on January 11, Capt. Todd Malland said. They had 3 people come (HARP - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 in the first week, 2 the second, 5 the third, and 6 the fourth. The most recent records were for February 8. HARP is a pilot program in New Jersey. For now, it is only available in Manchester and Brick. Brick’s mayor John Ducey recently announced that 30 people were helped during the first two weeks there. The two departments partnered with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River. People seeking help can come to Manchester on Wednesdays and Brick on Thursdays. Anyone can come into the departments and request help with addiction to heroin or any other substance. They are screened by the officer there and then transported to the appropriate addiction care facility. Additionally, an officer who encounters a person outside the station can bring them in to be screened for the program if the person consents. People will be provided treatment regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Officials said the need has never been greater. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office released the most recent statistics regarding the deaths due to overdoses and saves using the chemical naloxone, commonly known under the brand name Narcan. The following figures were accurate as of the morning of February 15: • 2012: 53 overdoses. • 2013: 112 overdoses.

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Continued From Page 1 local concept development, then it would go out to bid. The southbound exit would be near the Toms River toll plaza. People exiting would come to a new traffic light to be built on Route 571 just west of the Parkway, he said. This would provide a new path for commuters coming home from northern towns. They would no longer have to get off at Exit 82, and take the jughandle to get back on just so they can get off at Exit 83 northbound. The Parkway improvement is just one part of the design. The other involves redirecting Route 9 traffic onto Lomell Lane. Lomell is the access road that joins the existing parkway interchange to Routes 9 and 571. Some roads have several names. For the sake of clarity, Route 9 will also refer to

The Manchester Times, February 25, 2017, Page 5 • 2014: 104 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals. • 2015: 120 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals. • 2016: 205 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals. This number has increased throughout the beginning of 2017 as toxicology reports have come in. • 2017: 13 overdoses. 46 Narcan reversals. This amounts to 1 death every 3.5 days and 1 Narcan reversal per day for 2017. Toxicology reports might increase this figure. Offering treatment instead of arrests is a different angle for police work, Malland said. Most people think of police as the people who are going to arrest you for doing something wrong. HARP is more about treating the disease, rather than arresting someone for the symptoms. The change appears to be working. One woman called the chief after bringing her daughter in and thanked the officers for their compassion and professionalism. “Arresting people is not the answer,” he said. The department also partnered with the school district for a program called #NotEvenOnce. Actual addicts from Manchester tell their stories from jail. The department will also begin training officers in other departments how to use this program. It shows students what they could happen if they go down the wrong path. “This is not a kid in another town. This is right here. They were born and raised in Manchester,” he said. “They didn’t want to be addicts.”

Lakewood Road and Route 166. After this redesign, the traffic pattern at Route 571 and 9 would change. Any drivers heading north on Route 9 would not be allowed to make a left hand turn onto Route 571. Instead, they would need to make a right at the light at Lomell Lane, cross through the other Parkway support roads, and reach the traffic light on Route 571 by Toms River Intermediate North. In this change, drivers going left on Route 571 from Route 9 would hit four traffic lights: one on each end of Lomell, the new one where the Parkway exit 83 would land, and then Route 9 and Route 571. The traffic signals would be timed so that people coming this way would not get stopped at every light, Ernst said. The plan would need to seek approval by the state Department of Transportation, which generally frowns upon any new traffic signals within one mile of another unless absolutely necessary.

Mayor Announces Municipal Leadership Scholarship

MACHESTER – Mayor Ken Palmer has announced a scholarship opportunity for MTHS seniors. Manchester Township and the NJ League of Municipalities have teamed up to offer three $1,000 awards through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide competition centers on “What My Municipal Govern-

ment Does Best” and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of municipal government. The MTHS Guidance Office has applications and instructions on file. All applications and essays must be returned to Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759, by March 10.

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Continued From Page 1 agencies’ most requested features such as a backup shot, dual lasers, and a warning arc to protect life in the field.” Its back up shot allows a trained officer to fire the device again without reloading, and has laser focusing to enhance user accuracy. Once shot, electrodes with small barbs attach to the attackers clothing. The attacker is shocked by the 50,000-volt electrical current that travels from the device down the wires, causing what those on the receiving end call a full-body Charlie horse. Various news outlets, including The New York Times, reported on studies that said CEDs can lead to cardiac arrest, although a 2011 study funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice found that healthy individuals exposed to CED shots had no lasting injuries due to the shock. Chief Lisa Parker and senior Manchester Police officers made the case to the administration and council that CEDs will prove advantageous to the department. The state attorney general last summer changed the policy on CED use throughout the state. Manchester Police did not have CEDs, and only recently requested them, once the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office permitted their use. “Ocean County implemented a Taser/CED program as a result of changes recently made to the AG’s CED policy that makes the use of a Taser more applicable to the work police do. Additionally the prosecutor wanted the police to have another option instead of deadly force and Taser is the most efficient option,” Al Della Fave from the prosecutor’s office told The

Manchester Times. The county held its first operator class, where 20 operators were trained, last week. Manchester Police PIO Todd Malland deferred to Lt. James Komsa to answer questions about CED use in the department. He said all Manchester officers will complete the training provided by the prosecutor’s office, which includes a classroom lecture and live fire exercises. Once certified, officers will have to train annually to maintain that certification. The officers will be trained in phases, with the rollout of CEDs in public by late Spring. “All CED deployments are required to be video and audio recorded as per NJ Attorney General guidelines. As a result, all of our CEDs will have a TaserCam HD attached to them which will automatically activate when the officer releases the safety switch on the CED,” Komsa said. “All video from the TaserCam will be recorded in high definition and maintained by our agency.” Komsa emphasized CEDs are not an alternative to deadly force. They are used, when necessary, to keep things from escalating so officers don’t feel their lives are in danger. “Our agency is equipping officers with CEDs in the near future to give them another option of deescalating a situation. Simply put, it will be another tool that an officer will have available which, until recently, was not permitted for use by law enforcement in NJ. The techniques used by our agency, as well as law enforcement agencies as a whole, to neutralize a threat vary depending upon the circumstances at hand,” Komsa said. “Techniques range from verbal communication/negotiation, hands-on encounters, OC Spray, ASP expandable baton and deadly force.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eAtuReD L etteR What Does The Flag Mean To Me? Our flag means very much to me. Why? I think back to 1776 and the beginning of the country. We have the Constitution, and as a very symbol of our new country, we had a flag. The way the story goes, it was Betsy Ross who made our first flag. We then went into battle with England to get our freedom. We were ready to stand on our own two feet and break the chains of tyranny. It was not easy and much blood was shed to gain our freedom. From that time on to the present day, we had to go into battle to preserve our country. Each time the flag was in the forefront of our armies. Since the beginning of our country, time and again we have had to do battle to save the union, and each time the flag was there to inspire our armies. So you see, the flag is so much more than a piece of cloth with stars and stripes. Old Glory is at the very foundation of our country. We have reached the present day and some of our young see no reason for the flag. They don’t wish to fly the flag and some even have had the nerve to burn the flag. My question is, why? Why is it that these people show such

disrespect for our flag? Are these the people who helped build our country? Are these the people who are willing to fight for our country and its symbol? No. Most of these people are young and don’t really care about our country. They say they are unhappy with the country and the flag. They don’t give one thought to those who died to preserve our great country. These people are what I call takers. They only wish to take and give nothing back. These are the people who would rather leave the country then fight for it. I realize that at present they are within the law, so I say let’s change the law to protect the flag. These people who are protesting the flag will go on their way and find something else to protest. Maybe when they grow up, they will learn to treasure the flag. It’s rather sad that there are some of our young who don’t realize how lucky they are to be an American and to have our flag and what it stands for. God Bless America and the flag! A symbol of freedom and liberty! Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick

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South Jersey Needs Energy I am responding to Chris Lundy’s article in your February 11 edition concerning the South Jersey Natural Gas Pipeline. For the record, another natural gas utility, New Jersey Natural Gas, is proposing a second pipeline, a much larger 30” line, to run from Chesterfield Township near Bordentown where Colonial Pipeline has a connection for regional gas distributors to tie to their enormous pipelines that bring a variety of energy fuels from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. This connector line would then r un to Manchester Township near Toms River where NJNG has its own large tie-in facility for its distribution system. Protests for both pipelines seem to follow along the same line of reasoning so I wish to review the facts. The most important fact is that neither of these pipelines will cause disruption and/or damage to the New Jersey Pinelands. Over 95 percent of the routes for each of these pipelines will run within existing highway rights-of-way. Readers should also understand that semi-maintained rights-of-way actually provide a large amount of value in the form of the vegetation that grows along the edges of these spaces benefiting animals and birds that live in the area. Ocean County for many decades was the fastest growing county in the United

Letters To The Editor States. Hurricane Sandy put Jersey have been growing Senate to deny Sessions a juthe brakes on that growth but the recovery of south Jersey from that storm has actually increased the needs for energy of all types. One lady interviewed in the article, who lives in Barnegat Light, claims “we don’t need the energy.” Ma’am, nothing could be further from the truth. Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties have special needs. First, the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is slated to close in 2019. Exactly how will southeastern New Jersey replace that electricity generated by that plant? Then we need to discuss the Beesleys Point plant that is on the bay behind Ocean City and currently generates electricity uses, breathe deeply, coal. Frankly, I’d love to get the Beesleys Point Plant switched over from coal to clean natural gas. That is the main purpose of the natural gas line that South Jersey Gas wants to run from near Millville to a location near the Beesley’s Point Plan. But the energy needs in south Jersey are greater than providing gas to Beesley’s Point. There is a large amount of development going on in this area with much of it involved in repair, rebuilding and remediation of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Commercial, light industrial and residential development is booming all of which creates new customers who all need energy of various sources. The energy needs of south

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by leaps and bounds for decades regardless of what the lady in Barnegat Light believes. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities was so concerned about the brownouts and blackouts on Long Beach Island and surrounding areas several decades ago that the board ordered Atlantic Electric to rebuild and increase the transmission capacity of electricity and into the Southern Ocean area and that includes Barnegat Light. Progress always has costs but I think that burying two pipelines under roadways ends up costing us nothing in long term damage to the environment. But progress does not take place without available energy sources. I think South Jersey Gas should consider installing a larger diameter pipeline while they have the trench open to handle the needs of the future for a longer period of time. J. Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven

She Persisted I want to call your attention to the way our sister, Senator Elizabeth Warren, was silenced in the US Senate. This is why we need to elect more women who will speak the truth, no matter what Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, the GOP, and every other male-dominated part of the political system tries to do. As the only woman among ten candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor – a field that includes a Wall Street billionaire and one legislator who voted five times to outlaw or restrict access to abortion – I promise to persist no matter what. Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had Senator Elizabeth Warren removed from the Senate because she read a letter from civil rights icon Coretta Scott King about Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions during debate over his nomination for attorney general. In the 1986 letter urging the

dicial appointment, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described his history of racist words & deeds, so Senate Republicans used an obscure rule that forbids derogatory remarks about a member. Like you, I heard a rallying cry when McConnell said: “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.” You bet, she persisted. And now we must persist by taking action, running for office, volunteering and giving money to support the election of women. When policies targeting people are based on religion or ethnicity, “alternative facts” are more common than the truth and basic freedoms are at risk, women cannot remain silent. When our political revolution is over, a victory will be won because we persisted. Only one of every four elected officials are women, so we must be fighting nonstop for the things we care about, and I need your help. As governor, I plan to make major changes in the way New Jersey’s dysfunctional government operates. Imagine how much better things would be if more women had power like Senator Elizabeth Warren! The GOP would love nothing more than to see us sit down and shut up. The old boy’s club that runs New Jersey may seem more advanced than Trump and his pals, but do not for a minute think they consider us their equals. Women must elect more of us! Lisa McCormick Candidate for Governor

Thank You Mayor Gotto I would like to thank Mayor Gotto for his many years of being mayor. He has kept me and my family safe from people trying to break into our home. Mayor Gotto has kept us safe from car crashes and has kept our parks clean for kids to play at. I think our new mayor will be the same as Mayor Gotto and keep us safe too. Andrew McLeod Howell

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Holzapfel: Ill-Conceived Sanctuary Cities Bill Could Devastate NJ Budget

Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) announced his opposition to legislation, S-3007 /A-4590, which would require the State to reimburse local governments for the loss of federal funds that result from their status as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction. “The legislation has the potential to devastate our

OCEA N COU N T Y – The state’s so-called bail reform law is costing taxpayers millions of dollars while threatening to release potentially dangerous criminals back into the community, two Ocean County Freeholders said. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Deputy Director Gerry P. Little today commended the Ocean Cou nt y Associat ion of Chiefs of Police for its recent opposition to the bail reform laws. “These law enforcement professionals and leaders from all of our municipalities agree that this version of bail reform is not work-

state budget by shifting a $15 billion burden onto New Jersey taxpayers,” stated Holzapfel. “While this ill-conceived legislation is designed to make a political statement, it lacks a financial statement that addresses the tremendous tax increases it would require.” According to the FY 2017

state budget, NJ municipalities are expected to receive $15.7 billion in federal funding this year. The legislation would allow municipalities or counties who have been denied federal funds to apply to the state Commissioner of Community Affairs for a “dollar-for-dollar” match to

compensate for the withheld federal money. “Why should taxpayers across the state pay for the decisions of local governments that declare themselves a sanctuary from immigration law enforcement?” asked Holzapfel. “This bill could potentially have ten times the finan-

cial impact of the gas tax increase that generated a statewide public outcry, yet we haven’t had a single public hearing.” “I don’t understand why we’re voting on bills like this when the NJ Senate hasn’t addressed the real problems in our state,” added Holzapfel. “We need to

Freeholders Join With Law Enforcement Leaders In Condemning State’s “Bail Reform”

ing,” Vicari said. “We’re not against reviewing and improving our bail regulations, but we are against this law.” The Chief’s Association on Febr uar y 10 u nan imously approved a resolution calling for the appeal of the reform legislation, calling it “dangerous, onerous and f iscally disastrous.” Little went one step further, calling the state-mandated law, “nothing but a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free card.” Little argued that the original public question placed before voters in 2014 was not only inaccurate, but also “disingenuous.”

“In no way did the question ask whether voters wanted the courts to release sex offenders, drug dealers, burglars and other potentially violent criminal back on the streets without bail,” Little said. “Judges already had the power to release or hold suspects with or without bail.” The actual question on the November 2014 ballot read: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to allow a court to order pretrial detention of a person in a criminal case? This would change the current constitutional right to bail. The change to the Constitution

would mean that a court could order that a person remain in jail prior to a trial even without a chance for the person to post bail, in some situations.” Vicari said the facts concer n i ng the nu mber of prisoners released statewide before trial confi rm the Freeholders’ concerns. According to a statement issued by the New Jersey State PBA on February 7, bail was set for only 3 out of 3,382 suspects that came before judges in January. “ We s t a n d s h o u l -

der-to-shoulder with our police officers in opposition to these dangerous changes,” Vicari said. Vicari and Little also praised the New Jersey Association of Counties for filing a suit before the state Council on Mandates arguing that the legislation falls under the “State Mandate, State Pay” statutes and is therefore unconstitutional unless f ully f unded by Trenton. Vicari said the county estimates that complying with the regulations will

Senator Jim Holzapfel take action to cut property taxes and address education concerns, and not waste time on careless bills designed to make political statements at the expense of taxpayers.”

cost taxpayers about $2.4 million in new staff, equipment and capital expenses. “NJAC is absolutely correct – the state mandated these costs and under the state Constit ution they should pay to implement this program,” Vicari said. However, the Freeholder said a better proposal would be to scrap the law and start fresh. “It’s time to throw it out and come up with a better plan that both protects our residents and controls costs,” Vicari said.

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the following movies at 2:30 and 6 p.m. every Wednesday during March. See them on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater. March 1: Inferno (2016). 121 minutes. Rated PG-13. Action/Adventure/Crime. The cast includes Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones and Irrfan Khan. Harvard symbology professor Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante’s Inferno. When he wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks, a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. March 8: The Girl on the Train (2016). 112 minutes. Rated R. Drama/Mystery/Thriller. The cast includes Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson. Rachel, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. March 15: The Queen of Katwe (2016). 124 minutes. 112 minutes. Rated PG. Biography/ Drama/ Sport. The cast includes Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o. Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play

chess. Phiona becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player under Katende’s guidance. Her success in local competitions and tournaments opens the door to a bright future and a golden chance to escape from a life of poverty. March 22: Hacksaw Ridge (2016). 139 minutes. Rated R. Drama/History/War. The cast includes Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Luke Bracey. This is the true story of Desmond T. Doss who saved 75 men in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII without firing a single shot. Believing that the war was just but killing was nevertheless wrong, he was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon. As an army medic Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded near enemy lines - braving enemy fire and putting his own life on the line. He was the first conscientious objector to ever win the Congressional Medal of Honor. March 29: Jack Reacher Never Go Back (2016). 118 minutes. Rated PG-13. Action/ Adventure/Crime. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders and Aldis Hodge. Investigator Jack Reacher springs into action after the arrest of Susan Turner, an Army major accused of treason. Suspecting foul play, Jack embarks on a mission to prove that the head of his old unit is innocent. After crossing paths with the law, Reacher must now go on the lam to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that involves the death of U.S. soldiers. There is no registration. For more information call 732-657-7600 or go online to theocean countylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

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Manchester Seeks To Fill Vacant Council Seat

MANCHESTER – Resumes are being accepted by the Manchester Township Council for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by the resignation of one its members, for the unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2018. Interested candidates should note that they

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Nine Holes With Pine Ridge Ladies Golf League

LAKEHURST – The Pine Ridge Ladies Golf League at the JBMDL Lakehurst welcomes new members to join its spring 2017 games, nine holes of gold each Tuesday with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. All skill levels are welcome. The handicap system, with four flight categories, allow all golfers to compete and enjoy this course while socializing with new friends. The dues are $25 per person. Green fees and

cart fees are determined by the golf course. The season will kick off with a meeting at the Pine Ridge Pro Shop on April 18 at 10 a.m. League play will begin on May 2 at 8 a.m. The season will go through the end of August ending with a championship tournament and an end of season luncheon in September. To register, call Nancy Eldridge at 732-8646591 or Cathy Linden at 732-849-0873.

The Get Together Club Bus Trips

MANCHESTER – The Get Together Club is planning a trip to Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack. The club will be there for the live races. Tickets are $28. Bonus is $30. Guests must bring a valid I.D. and email address to get the bonus. Those without an email address can ask for one. The Club is also planning a trip to Sight And

Sound to see “The Miracle of Christmas.” This show is only produced every two years. Tickets are $125 per person. The price includes lunch at Shady Maple. There is a $50 deposit that is due in August. For tickets, call Debbie at 732-849-9365 or Kathy at 732-644-6200.for tickets. Tickets are not sold in any clubhouse.

American Polish Club Trips

WHITING – The American Polish Club of Whiting will have these upcoming trips. April 30 to May 7: A seven-night cruise to Bermuda, leaving New York City on the Norwegian “Breakaway.” June 5 to June 8: A trip to the Wildwoods, Michele DeGeorge Serving Ocean County

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WHITING – A Shamrock Shuffle, hosted by Audubon Social Club at Lakeshore Lodge, will take place on March 18 at 4 p.m. The shuffle will be held at Pine Ridge at Crestwood, 48A Beaver Ave. The corned beef and cabbage dinner will start at 4:30 p.m. Music and dancing will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

Seating is limited. Ticket sales are now through March 5 on Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. at the lodge. Tickets are $10 for residents, $12 for nonresidents. For more information or tickets, call Christina at 848-227-5501 or Laura at 732941-4583.

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Chattanooga Choo Choo Trip

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a trip to Chattanooga, Tenn., from October 15 to 20. The cost is $814 double and $1,023 single. A $75 deposit is due upon sign-up. No refunds will be issued unless the trip is cancelled. Travel insurance is available. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, at Village V Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-642-2917.

St. Patt y’s Dance To Be Held

WHITING – The Resident’s Club Village VII is hosting a St. Patty’s Dance on March 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Fernwood Hall, 1 Falmouth Ave. Music will be provided by True Tones. The cost is $18 per person, which includes corned beef sandwiches, potato salad and coleslaw, set ups, snacks, coffee and dessert. BYOB. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are on sale Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse. For more information, call Sara at 732-3500821.

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–Photo courtesy Stacey Robinson MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School Senior Lybrant “LJ” Robinson Jr. scored his 1,000th point on February 3. Pictured from left to right is grandma Hattie Payne, coach Eric Lang, aunt Vicki Payne, uncle Darrell Payne, mom Stacey Robinson, Lybrant Robinson Jr., Dad Lybrant Robinson Sr., coach Ryan Ramsey, coach John Portuese, and uncle Rick Payne.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

WHITING – The Men’s Club of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a corned beef & cabbage Dinner on March 11 at 3 p.m., in the Parish Hall. The church is located at 180 Route 539.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 years old and younger. For further information, call the parish office at 732-350-2121.

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ognition of police officers who have attained notable experience, education, training, and proficiency in Highway Safety and Traffic Enforcement methods and procedures. Similarly, the goal of this New Jersey TSS Program is to promote highway safety among police officers, as well as provide a mechanism for support, acknowledgement, recognition, and prestige for officers who have achieved advanced levels of training proficiency. A long-term commitment to the program is required to obtain outside recognition of highway safety efforts.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance

LAKEHURST – A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance to support the Lakehurst Fire Department will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on March 11 at the community center, 207 Center St. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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WHITING – The Senior Club of Crestwood Village IV will be showing the movie “Manchester By The Sea,” with Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams. The story is about a hardened handyman named Lee who returns to his hometown in New England after the death of his brother to care for his 16 year old nephew. This movie is up for an Academy award and so is Casey

Affleck. The run time for the movie is 137 minutes and it’s rated R. The movie will play on March 24. The club will be serving smoked ham and macaroni and cheese. For the dinner and movie is $6 and only for the movie is $2. Coffee and cake will be served by all. For more information, call Jerry at 732350-0230, ext. 15.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

MANCHESTER – Registration is now open for Manchester’s annual Easter egg hunt. The hunt is 10 a.m. on April 9 at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The hunt is open to children ages 2 to 10, who must be Manchester

residents. Registration is required by April 3. Registration ends at 250 children. To register, call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102.

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Manchester Branch Library Schedules Classic Movie Screening/Discussion For March

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will show and discuss the 1936 film, “My Man Godfrey” in their classic movie program “Throwback Thursday” which meets once per month on the first Thursday. This month, they will meet on March 2 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 hires him as the family butler. Godfrey finds the Bullocks to be the epitome of the idle rich and nutty as the proverbial fruitcake. Soon, the

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Chef’s Night Out Tickets Available

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 21st Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 6 at the Pine Belt Arena, Toms River from 6 to 9 p.m. Dozens of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $60 admission fee (advance ticket price) attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages. Chef’s Night Out is the largest fundraising

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event of the year for the foundation. In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed-gift basket raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100, ex. 3177, or Marcelle Turano at 732-779-9925. To purchase tickets go to ocvtschefsnightout. org. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.

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March Activities For Teens And Tweens At Manchester Branch Library

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library has these activities scheduled throughout March just for teens and tweens: March 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Teen Advisory Board for 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. March 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.: Homeschool Book Discussion for ages 12 to 18. The subject of this month’s discussion will be a book by Robin McKinley, “Beauty: a Retelling of the Story of Beauty & the Beast.” Copies are available for pickup at the Manchester Branch Library’s Youth Services desk. March 3 at 11 a.m.: Homeschool Teen Advisory Board for ages 12 to 18. Volunteer at the library. Help decorate the library and design teen programs for fun and to earn community service. March 9 at 6:30 p.m.: Financial Aid Information Workshop– teen to adult. A representative from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will provide a brief overview of Federal and State grants, scholarships, and loan programs available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Key information on filing the FAFSA will be covered. This overview will be followed by instruction on how to file a FAFSA form. March 16 at 6:30 p.m.: Teen Animé Club for ages 11 to 16. The group discusses their

favorites, creates their own, and more! March 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Toms River Branch: T.A.B. Forum- for teen volunteers. This year’s theme is “Teen Green.” Activities include green screen photography, meeting wolf dogs from Howling Woods Farm and much more. Pizza lunch is included. March 21 at 4 p.m.: Coding Club for ages 11 to 18. 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. March 23 at 6:30 p.m: Teen Book Fandom for ages 11 to 18. Exchange favorite titles, play literary games, and trade books with fellow book lovers! March 24 at 10 a.m.: NJ Maker Day Craft for homeschool families. Part art project, part science experiment, they will have fun combining glue other household materials to make bouncy balls. Register for these free programs except where noted to “drop in.” Go online to theoceancounty library.org or call 732-657-7600. 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.

St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

MANCHESTER – The American Irish Club of Leisure Knoll will have its St. Patrick’s dinner dance on March 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Timberland Hall, 1 Buckingham Drive. Tickets are $35 per person, which includes

a traditional corned beef dinner, with soda, water, coffee and cake. Music is by Willie Lynch. For more information or tickets, call Pat Bond at 732-408-0478 or Mary Schwiering at 732-323-9657.

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Spinning, tilting, nausea, headaches, and hearing loss are common complaints that physicians are likely to hear from just under half of their patients — all common perception-related symptoms of vertigo. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 40 percent of the United States population reports experiencing vertigo at least once in their lifetime. The prevalence increases in females and with age, but it can occur in people of all ages, including children. While vertigo itself is benign, its symptoms and underlying causes pose a threat to the well-being of those affected. In mild cases, it can lead to fatigue, struggle with work, and depression. In severe cases, it can result in difficulties walking, standing, and can lead to sudden falls and injury — which means identifying and treating the cause early is important. Most often vertigo occurs as a result of a disturbance in equilibrium due to a disorder in the vestibular system, an area in the inner ear responsible for keeping objects in focus as the body moves. Peripheral vestibular disorders that may cause vertigo include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Ménière’s disease, vestibular neuritis, and ototoxicity. Each of these disorders has their own unique causes, effects, and treatments. BPPV is at the root of approximately 50 percent of the complaints of vertigo in older people. It occurs when tiny particles called otoconia or canaliths, composed of calcium and protein, fall into the inner-ear canals. Head movements cause the canaliths to shift the inner ear’s nerve hairs, which in turn sends signals to the brain initiating the sensation of vertigo. BPPV is characterized by bouts of vertigo, which can be accompanied by facial-muscle weakness, reduced cognitive function, and hearing loss. Common causes of BPPV include head injury, infection, and inner-ear degeneration due to aging. The canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) is the primary treatment for BPPV and can be performed in a trained professional’s office or can be self-administered by the patient. CRP consists of a series of movements that reposition the head and trunk. The treatment’s goal is to move the canaliths out of the inner-ear canal and back into an area where they will no longer elicit the symptoms of BPPV and can be reabsorbed by the body. The procedure is effective in 80 percent of patients, but it does not prevent reoccurrence. Ménière’s disease is an inner-ear disorder believed to result from a buildup of fluid and changing pressure. It typically only affects one ear and is characterized by sudden attacks of vertigo that may occur after a brief period of muffled hearing or tinnitus. A feeling of fullness in the ear and hearing loss may also occur. Ménière’s disease is considered a chronic condition primarily affecting individuals between the ages of 40 and 60

years; however, it can occur in people of all ages. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 615,000 individuals in the United States currently suffer from Ménière’s disease. Constricted blood vessels, viral infections, allergies, autoimmune reactions, and genetic predispositions are all thought to be possible reasons for the onset of Ménière’s disease. While there is no cure, treatments include the use of medications to alleviate vertigo, salt restriction and diuretics to reduce fluid retention, and dietary and lifestyle changes, including limiting caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, and smoking. Cognitive therapy and surgery are treatment options that may be utilized for more serious cases. Vestibular neuritis is an inner-ear disorder typically related to an infection that causes inflammation in the ear around the nerves crucial to the body’s sense of balance. Once inflamed, the transmission of sensory information from the ear to the brain is disrupted, and vertigo as well as vision and hearing disturbances occur. The onset of symptoms is most often sudden and can occur at any time. The most common approach to the treatment of vestibular neuritis includes relieving the nausea and dizziness with medication while healing the infection with antibiotics, steroids, or antiviral drugs. If symptoms become chronic and persist for several months, vestibular rehabilitation exercises will be used to help the brain adapt to the vestibular imbalances. Ototoxicity is a poisoning of the ear due to exposure to certain medications and environmental chemicals — such as mercury, tin, and lead — that damage the vestibulocochlear nerve. High doses or the long-term use of some antibiotics can cause permanent ototoxicity. Other medications that can cause temporary ototoxicity include anticonvulsants, antidepressants, loop diuretics, pain relievers, and prescription and over-the-counter cold medicines. Symptoms of ototoxicity include vertigo, blurred or bouncing vision, headaches, fatigue, and nausea. The vast majority of ototoxicity cases are short term, and the effects are reversible. There is currently no standard treatment for ototoxicity. When permanent damage from a bout of ototoxicity does occur, treatments will include reducing the effects through physical therapy focused on restoring balance, and the use of hearing aids in cases where hearing loss has occurred. Most forms of vertigo are treatable when accurately diagnosed by an audiologist. Methods of relief are available in many forms that can help alleviate the spinning, tilting, nausea, and headaches that plague otherwise healthy individuals, and can help them lead a normal life. For more information, please feel free to call Dr. Izzy at 732-818-3610 or visit gardenstatehearing.com.

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Avoiding Salt Is Bad For Your Heart By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Before you reach for the salt shaker, you need to know that the kind of salt you eat matters. Typical table salt found in almost all kitchens and restaurants is similar to the industrial chemical used to de-ice highways. Not very appetizing, is it? Despite its bad rap as a prime driver of heart disease, good salt is actually an essential component of a healthy diet. Even the mainstream medical establishment is starting to understand that good salt isn’t the bad guy it’s been made out be. In 2010, a study published in JAMA found that (in exactly the opposite of what most of you think about salt consumption), the risk of heart disease and related deaths rises with seemingly modest salt reductions. Yes, rises! This is troubling when you consider that the U.S. Dietary Guidelines have steadily recommended American reduce their sodium intake, from 6,000 mg per day in the 2005 guidelines to 2,300 mg per day in the 2015 guidelines. Another 2010 study published by researchers out of Harvard, found a link between a low-salt diet and an increase in insulin resistance, which is the gateway problem that leads to diabetes and obesity. Table salt is so refined that I consider it a food additive and not a food. It’s high in sodium and chloride only, it has been stripped of life-sustaining minerals like copper, iodine, potassium, magnesium, chromium, zinc, and iron. There is nothing left except sodium chloride. It’s nutrition-

ally naked. Sea salt is different. Avoiding sea salt (the unrefined kinds) could actually be bad for your health. Refined table salt (ie sodium chloride) is often mixed with chemicals to keep it from clumping up inside your shaker. They may use an anti-caking agents called talc, which is a possible carcinogen found in “baby powder.” Unrefined sea salt, is not chemically modified in a lab or stripped of its minerals. Be careful because sea salt can also be refined too much. But colorful, unrefined sea salt is essentially water from a sea (or river) that gets evaporated and purified. These types of salts should not dramatically impact blood pressure like table salt, in fact they offer healthy minerals which drive thousands of metabolic reactions all day long. I will now list a few salts, but please go to my website to read the longer version of this article which includes other unique salts: Pink Himalyan Salt. The color comes from iron oxide, but this one has over 80 trace minerals, the most of any type of salt. Red Alaea Hawaiian Salt. This sea salt starts white but then develops a beautiful rich red color when it’s dried in salt ponds that are lined with red volcanic clay (known as alaea in Hawaiian). That red hue comes from the presence of iron. Celtic or French Grey Sea Salt. This comes from France, and gets its color from the clay found in the tidal pools where the salt is dried. It is a particularly good source of magnesium.

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Girl Scouts To Honor Local Leaders, Role Models

FARMINGDALE – While men and women equally share low-to-mid management roles in the United States, upper management positions remain dominated by men with fewer than a quarter of Fortune 500 companies led by women and only approximately 15 percent of executive and board positions at those same companies filled by women.

This generation of future female leaders is expected to improve those statistics, leading the way for greater gender equality for senior management positions. For that to occur, young girls must have strong, successful role models with persistence and dedication to show them what’s possible. The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor seven of these outstanding role mod-

els who are leading the way at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala, sponsored by Investors Bank, on March 3, at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. In addition to honoring four outstanding Women of Distinction, the Girl Scouts will continue to honor additional role models, including a Junior Woman of Distinction,

a community partner and a Man Enough to be a Girl Scout member of the year. The 2017 honorees are as follows. Women of Distinction: Regina Foley, Hackensack Meridian Health; Patricia Howard, United Healthcare – Optum360; Victoria Magliacane, Investors Bank; Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Hackensack Meridian Health. Community Partner: Jeremy Grunin, the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation; Junior Woman of Distinction; Hannah Morgan, Troop 50171. Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year: Thomas Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas. Tickets are still available for the event. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and are used locally to support important Girl Scout activities such as S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) programs, environmental awareness activities and travel opportunities. For more information please email Tara Novak or call 732-349-4499.

The Valerie Fund Announces 2017 Walk/5K Run Set

NEW JERSEY – Planning is underway for the 2017 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run. The event will take place on June 10 in Verona Park in Verona. To learn more about the event and to register for the certified 5K race and the Walk, go to thevaleriefund.org/walk or call The Valerie Fund offices at 973-761-0422. Since 2006, the nonprofit organization’s premier fundraiser has grown steadily – in attendance, number of donations and sponsorship participation. On June 10, more than 4,000 people are expected to again join several hundred Valerie Fund patients and families in recognition of their courage and to spread awareness of pediatric cancers and blood disorders. So many have been touched in some way by the devastating effects of a life-threatening illness. Sponsorships continue to be the foundation of the Walk/5K Run’s success as well as the grass roots efforts of hundreds of Walk Captains and their teams. The Valerie Fund takes great pride in sharing some of the major sponsors’ names: Atlantic Health, RJW Barnabas Health, Burger King, U.S. Trust, the Inserra, Saker and Village ShopRite families and JAG Physical Therapy, underwriter of the 5K Run. Welcome Danone and Global Healthcare Management Inc to the premier fundraising event this year.

Trip To Philadelphia Flower Show WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will be going to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 14. The cost is $61. The theme is “Holland: Flowering The World.” For more information, contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

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Seasonally Prescribed Burning Underway

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Forest Fire Service advises residents that its seasonal prescribed burning program – which reduces wildfi re risks by burning away the buildup of undergrowth, fallen trees and branches, leaves, pine needles and other debris on forest floors - is under way. Residents are advised that they may see large plumes of smoke in areas where these controlled burns are being conducted. Prescribed burns will take place through the end of March, conditions permitting. These burns are generally conducted during the winter - especially toward the late-winter months - to minimize the amount of smoke produced, and when weather conditions tend to be safer for controlled fi res. “Prescribed burning is an important tool in keeping our forests and other wildlands safe and healthy,” said Bill Edwards, Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. “These burns are conducted only under exacting conditions by highly trained personnel. By burning them away now, we can reduce the risk of these materials serving as tinder for wildfires later in the year. This practice also improves the overall ecological health of our forests and grasslands.” The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry will provide as much notice as possible of prescribed burns through its Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ newjerseyforests. The public may also contact the State Forest Fire Service at (609) 292-2977 about the prescribed burning program and where burns are expected to be conducted. When in doubt about the source of smoke or fi re, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP. The peak wildfi re season in New Jersey typically begins in middle to late March and runs through late spring, when the weather tends to be dry, windy and warmer. This also is the time of year when forest canopies and undergrowth have yet to leaf out, making forest debris more susceptible to the drying effects of wind and sunshine. Because of the types of trees and shrubs it supports, the sprawling Pinelands region of southern New Jersey is particularly

susceptible to wildfi res and is typically the focus of much of the prescribed burning activity conducted by the Forest Fire Service. During prescribed burns, Forest Fire Service personnel use hand-held torches to set smaller fires to burn away fallen leaves, pine needles, fallen branches and other debris on the forest floor. The personnel take into account wind, moisture and other conditions. These prescribed fi res do not reach the forest canopy or cause significant loss of mature trees as wildfi res do. While the annual burning program began late last year, the Forest Fire Service is entering peak season for controlled burns. The Forest Fire Service expects to burn between 10,000 and 20,000 acres of forests and grasslands this season, depending on weather conditions. Most burns take place on state-owned property, such as state forests, parks and wildlife management areas. “Prescribed burning has been a successful wildland fi re mitigation tool used by the Forest Fire Service since the 1920s, protecting property, lives and infrastructure by creating defensible space around developed areas and strategic fi re breaks that help the Forest Fire Service quickly contain wildfi res,” said Richard Boornazian, DEP’s Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources. In 2016, the Forest Fire Service responded to 1,065 wildfi res, 75 percent of which were a quarter-acre or smaller. The largest was a 464-acre fi re in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County. Roads in areas where burns are taking place are clearly marked. Motorists traveling through these areas are advised to observe posted reduced speed limits and to be alert to the presence of trucks and Forest Fire Service personnel. During the burns, firefighters employ best management practices to control smoke impacts, but nearby residents and forest visitors should expect temporary smoke. For more information on wildfires in New Jersey, visit njwildﬁre.org. For more information on New Jersey’s Statewide Forest Resource Assessment and Strategies, visit nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/forest/docs/ NJFSassessment.pdf.

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Manchester Branch Library To Oﬀer Monthly Adult Activities

MANCHESTER – In addition to many feature events, the Manchester Branch Library offers a variety of regularly held activities that are open to all adults free of charge. These include: Book Chat: Meets the third Thursday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 16. Participants discuss what they’ve been reading with the rest of the group. They share with each other about good books that they’ve recently read while picking up ideas for what to read next. No registration. Chess Club: Meets every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. to play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share their love for the game with beginners. Players can bring their game set. No registration. Chicks with Sticks: Meetings take place the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 9 and 23. Additional meetings take place every

Wednesday night starting at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Participants work on individual knitting and crocheting projects while sharing ideas and patterns and forming friendships. No registration. Quilting Bee: Meetings take place from 1 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month, March 10 and 24. Members work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns techniques and conversation. No registration. Writers’ Circle: Meets the first and third Tuesday every month from 2 to 4 p.m. to critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. The group will meet March 7 and 21. No registration. Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org for more information. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

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FORKED RIVER – A fish and chips dinner will be held on April 8 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church. The dinner, prepared by “Thistle,” consists of crispy fish or chicken, chips, coleslaw, beverage, and dessert. Seating times are 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for

children aged 10 years and under. They can be purchased at the church office on Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call 609-693-5624. No tickets will be sold at the door. The church is located at 131 North Main St. (Route 9) where everyone is welcome.

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Real Estate Homestead Run - 55+ Community. New 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Pre-owned and rentals. Available immediately. homesteadrun.com. Toms River. 732-370-2300. (10)

For Rent Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred. 732-977-7321. (10)

Items Wanted CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Wanted! Harley Davidson Motorcycles - Top dollar paid. Any condition. 732-278-4462. (12)

Help Wanted Consignment Shop Operator Wanted - If you have been thinking of owning your own consignment/ thrift shop and you have experience we have the location, location, locatoin. Interior mall has excellent space available for lease right in the middle of Holiday City. Flea markets on Wednesday and Friday enhance the built-in customer traffic. Great lease rates for the right operator. Contact Kate 732-922-3000. (11) Secretary - seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Experience a plus, will train. Good work environment. 401K/Benefits available. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or Fax resume 732-349-6448. (10)

Help Wanted HVAC Service Tech/Installers Hiring now. Experience a plus, will train. Great work environment. Company vehicle. Year round/paid holidays. 401K/benefits avail. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume 732-349-6448. (10) Infant Caregiver - Full-Time.Do you love working with children. Call us for an interview. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (10)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Home Care Companions Two Italian ladies, able to take care of elderly and pets. Seniors let us help. Susan 973-436-4169. Diana 973-652-4700. (10)

Homestead Run - 55+ Community. 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 bath. Toms River. 732370-2300. Available immediately. (10)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Forked River - Studio. $625 with water, sewer. Quiet. Clean. New carpet. No smoking or pets. Single occupancy. Revferences, income proof required. Private parking, enterance, kitchenette, bathroom. dmrrm@comcast.net. (9)

Now Hiring Property InspectorsFT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (19)

Misc. Visiting HomeCare Services of Ocean County - Certified home health classes March 6, 2017. Come join our team! Please call 732-244-5565 for more info. Please ask about our tuition reimbursement program. (10)

Items For Sale

Ogauge Model Train Collection Including: Lionel, K-line, MTH, Williams, Gargraves. Mint condition. Serious buyers, collectors welcome. Call Bob 732-864-5975. (13)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

N o w H i r i n g - C N A’s , R N ’s , LPN’s, servers. FT/PT available. Leisure Park, a five star living community. Apply online at careers.fivestarseniorliving.com. Join our team. Choose NJ Lakewood. (13) Pre-K Teacher Assistant - FullTime. Do you like to work with children in an academic atmosphere? Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (10) Bus Drivers - Berkeley TownshipSchools. F/T and subs. CDL-S&P endorsements, air brakes. Will train. Call Ms. Fitzpatrick Trans Supervisor 732-269-1302, ext. 4205. (12) Deli Location Needs Experienced Operator - With good “down to earth” receipes. Take out or eat in home cooked meals. Re-open and operate an existing location right in the middle of Holiday City. Some equipment included. Needs your hard work and creative ideas. Great lease terms for the right operator. Contact Kate 732-922-3000. (11) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (12) FT/PT CNA -The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further. One FT 3 to 11 p.m. position and PT weekend commitment positions on all 3 to 11 p.m./11 p.m. to 7 a.m. All shifts require E/O weekend. Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (10)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Paralegal - Will give guidance to seniors reguarding necessary legal documents. Call 732-965-5789. (10) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288. 864 West Hill Plaza, 37W. Next to Window Happenings store. (10) Interior And Exterior Painting - Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH04548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (11) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (22) Caregiver - Looking for a job. Live in or out. 732-917-1814. (10) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (10) Domestic Assistant, Companion Great attitude and car. Available weekends and week days. Call with needs 609-432-9122, or text. (10)

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (11) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (11) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n)

Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (10) I will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (12) Uber or Lyft - To Newark airport. By appointment from shore area. Send info. Reply in 24 hours. Woodearl531@gmail.com for availability. (10)

Services We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Assurance Drain, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) Handyman and More - From painting to plumbing. Also, clean-ups and clean-outs. Junk removal. Hauling.Whatever you need. Assurance, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) Companion/Caregiver - Will do shopping, doctors appointments, etc. Crestwood resident. Experienced. Can provide references. Call Stella at 732-350-1465. (11)

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MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus 3826 are hosting these upcoming trips. On April 27, they will take a bus trip to American Music Theater to see “Vegas Legends.” The cost is $95 per person, which includes transportation, show, lunch and driver gratuity. On June 8, they will take a trip to Huntington Hills Playhouse to see “Legends of Pop,” starring the Mahoney Brothers. The cost is $110 per person, which includes transportation, show, lunch and driver gratuity.

On June 26, they will go to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. The cost is $39 per person, which includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and food coupon. On July 8, they will take a trip to Kutztown Festival in Pennsylvania. Call for more information. On July 16 through 23, they will take a Bermuda Cruise on the “Celebrity Summit.” The cost is $1,099 per person. For more information and reservations, call Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

Tricky Tray, Gift Auction

BRICK – The American Association of University Women, Northern Ocean County Branch is holding its bi-annual tricky tray gift auction on March 4, at the VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and include refreshments and 1 sheet of tickets. AAUW is a national organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The proceeds

of the auction will benefit the AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund and their local scholarships, community service projects and essay awards. The Educational Opportunities Fund provides money to advance education, research, and self-development for women and girls. Locally they provide three $1,000 scholarships to Ocean County women who are going on to college. Contact Barbara at 732-899-3267 for more info.

Indoor Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – There will be an indoor flea market on March 11 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road. There will be many and varied vendors, hot

ethnic foods and a 50/50 raffle. The event is handicapped accessible. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call the rectory at 732-505-6053 and leave a message.

Ocean Ride

OCEAN COUNTY – The Department of Transportation Services, county transit system, Ocean Ride, includes two major services, the Reserve-A-Ride Program and local bus routes. Reserve-A-Ride provides door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation

service to seniors ages 60 and older, and persons with disabilities. This service is offered by advanced registration basis primarily to destinations within Ocean County. Registration is required. To register, call 732-736-8989, and in Southern Ocean, call 877-929-2082.

CASA Go Bragh

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County CASA will hold a Irish Celebration on March 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Farrell’s Restaurant and Pub, 401 Broadway in Point Pleasant Beach. The cost is $20 per person advance purchase or $25 at the door, which

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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back. Our Vax-D Spinal decompression system is FDA cleared, and has been statistically proven to relieve the pain associated with disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. Surgical decompression may be warranted for candidates who fail a conservative trial of Vax-D treatment. If you have back and/or neck pain, you may be a candidate for one of our programs. At our office we will give you an honest and fair assessment of your condition and whether or not we can help you.

“Did you know that 30 million Americans suffer from back pain every day? We are the doctors of Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, and if you suffer with lower back or leg pain, we invite you to try Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life. We are here to tell you that there is hope. You can get rid of your back pain and get your life back. At Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, we have helped thousands of back pain sufferers just like you. We only offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments. We are confident that we can help eliminate your back pain and have opened our schedule to accept the first 30 callers. The only thing you have to lose is your pain.” - The Doctors at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine

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Northeast Spine and Sport’s Customized Back Pain Program

Why Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine?

Who can you trust for back pain solutions? Do you visit a chiropractor, medical doctor, physical therapist or acupuncturist? How much time does it take to visit all four offices? With varying recommendations, what is the best option for your specific condition? Relax! We have all options available at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine. Your specific condition will be evaluated by several doctors before a treatment plan is customized. Not only do we have excellent doctors, we use advanced medical equipment. This combination is what makes all the difference.

It’s not always “what we provide” that makes us different, as it is “how we provide it” that sets us apart from the rest. Our doctors and staff have the technology and experience to help you feel better. We have over 15 years of experience in helping thousands of patients find lasting relief. From the moment you walk in, you will notice the comfortable setting along with the warm greeting from our staff at the front desk. We can already assume that you don’t feel well and going to a new office for help can sometimes be uncomfortable. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable and welcome as possible.

Vax-D Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal…NATURALLY Many back pain conditions that we see can be helped by our state of the art Vax-D decompression table. Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure. This creates essentially a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally. Vax-D decompression tables have been successfully operating for over 15 years throughout the world and more than 3,000 patients a day receive this treatment in the U.S. alone. Vax-D is one of the FDAcleared technologies available at Northeast Spine and

“We are so confident that you will find healing and relief at our office, we will personally evaluate your condition and determine if we can help you. It’s that simple! We have opened our schedule to accept new patients, but due to demand, we are only extending this offer to the first 30 callers. Time slots fill quickly, so call today to secure your appointment.”

Who is a Candidate for Spinal Decompression?

– Stacey Franz, DO Kevin Hsu, MD James Kirk, DC Dimitrios Lambrou, DC Lambros Lambrou, DC Faisal Mahmood, MD Mitchell Pernal, DC Michael Ra, DO

We offer 6 locations for your convenience: JACKSON • 728 Bennets Mills Road • 732-415-1401 | POINT PLEASANT • 1104 Arnold Avenue • 732-714-0070 BARNEGAT • 175 Gunning River Rd • 609-660-0002 | MONROE • 350 Forsgate Drive • 732-521-9222 MANCHESTER • 60 Lacey Road • 732-408-4492 | ABERDEEN • 557 S. Atlantic Avenue • 732-997-4988

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of February 25 - March 3 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A loved one can help to keep you on track in the week ahead. You may have the urge to jump into the frying pan by buying something of dubious value or investing in something that might not turn out as planned. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. You might briefly feel that you are in a competition with someone and jump the gun in a moment of poor judgment. In the week to come family members can help you achieve long-term goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can take pride a family member’s accomplishments or simply enjoy pleasant surroundings. In the week to come you might find that your home has increased in value or a new neighbor may become friendly. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make promises you can keep. You may be thrown into contact with people who say or do things on the spur of the moment. In the week ahead you should be mindful that casual assurances aren’t necessarily commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a chance on romance. Shared feelings will be obvious. Play your cards right and a new love may blossom in the week ahead. A raise or promotion can be obtained if you are persistent and choose your timing wisely. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pan for gold. A golden nugget of information you find this week can make your money grow or a wise decision possible. You could reach a crucial turning point; a decision can cause the dominoes to tumble over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your calendar app might not be able to keep up with last minutes changes as this week unfolds. Your attraction to exciting experiences and people can keep your dance card filled. Avoid being extravagant about purchases. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whisper sweet nothings to get some things. Congenial communication between you and others can improve any endeavor this week. Don’t plant your feet into the ground and refuse to budge over a minor matter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Candy is dandy but quickly consumed. It is a good idea to be cautious about purchases and investments as this week unfolds. You may fall prey to a tendency to see only what you want to see. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your energy levels may be high in the week to come. Be sure to use your extra enthusiasm to tackle worthwhile projects. You may easily be distracted by friends or aggravated by undue peer pressure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to advice and wise counsel from others this week as you plan for the future. You may possess the golden touch where money or purchases are concerned. Your intuitions could be highly accurate. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The bling is the thing. You might be attracted to bright shiny objects like a crow but end up with a chewing gum wrapper rather than silver. Discriminate between enduring things and false fronts this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

A Healthy Alternative To The Classic Sticky Bun Will Make Your Morning By Wolfgang Puck

Valentine’s Day is barely over. A month and a half after the holidays, we have finished another round of indulging ourselves with too much rich or sugary food. As a result, I know that many people now are trying to recommit to their New Year’s resolutions to eat more healthfully. And yet, one more of what sometimes seems to be an endless parade of temptations: The food industry has declared Feb. 21 as National Sticky Bun Day! As if we need any excuse to start our mornings with sweet, warm breakfast rolls. Of course, there are ways that you can have your sticky bun and eat it guilt-free, too. If you make the right choices, you can easily create your own baked morning treats that not only taste good but also are good for you. Take the recipe I’d like to share for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread. As fancy as that may sound, it’s incredibly easy to mix and bake, though it does take a few hours of waiting for the yeast to do its work making the dough rise. The recipe’s combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours produces a loaf that is pleasantly tender while also delivering a healthy dose of fiber with each serving. A spoonful of honey adds a subtle touch of mellow sweetness. And just a little sugar helps deliver the aromatic aroma of the ground cinnamon that is swirled through each of the two loaves produced by the recipe. Yet, for all the satisfying pleasure the loaves provide, each serving of two 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices add up to only about 137 calories, with a mere 25 percent of those coming from fat. Not only is the recipe delicious and healthy but it’s also versatile. If you like, you can add seedless raisins or dried cranberries or cherries, dotting them on top of the cinnamon sugar before you roll up each rectangle of dough. Some toasted chopped walnuts or slivered almonds would also be good, incorporated in the same way. I like to toast the bread to enjoy with my morning coffee or for Sunday brunch, and it’s also good for sandwiches. Once it has cooled completely after baking, the second loaf that the recipe yields may be sealed in a freezer bag and stored in the freezer for up to several weeks, then thawed in the refrigerator before use. The dough itself can also be used to make excellent homemade pizzas or other flatbreads. May I suggest you try preparing the recipe this Sunday when you have a few hours? CINNAMON SWIRL HONEY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Makes two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough (recipe follows) Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Prepare the Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough. After the dough has rested, covered, for 10 minutes, divide it into two equal pieces. On a

lightly floured work surface and with clean hands, gently roll and shape each piece to make an even ball shape. Cover the balls with a damp kitchen towel and leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out each ball to form a 9-by-12-inch (22.5-by30-cm) rectangle. Evenly spray the insides of two 9-inch (22.5cm) loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush the surface of each rectangle with cold water. Starting at the nearest shorter edge of each rectangle, evenly sprinkle each piece of dough with the cinnamon-sugar mixture up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the opposite edge. Starting at the nearest short edge, tightly roll up each rectangle of dough. Place one roll, seam down, in each prepared loaf pan. Cover the pans with a damp towel and leave to rise at warm room temperature until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). With a sharp knife, lightly score three evenly spaced diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake the loaves until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Carefully turn them out of the pans onto a wire rack to cool before slicing with a bread knife. HONEY WHOLE WHEAT YEAST DOUGH Makes enough for two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves SPONGE: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lukewarm water, 80 F (27 C) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour DOUGH: 3/4 cup (165 mL) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (165 mL) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil First, prepare the sponge: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, stir together the yeast, water and honey until the yeast has dissolved. Stir in the all-purpose and whole wheat flours just until a soft, loose dough forms. Cover with a clean towel and set aside at warm room temperature for 20 minutes. To prepare the dough, add the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the salt and the olive oil to the sponge. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and attach the bowl with the dough. Mix on the next-to-lowest speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Continue mixing on medium speed until the dough looks well developed and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before proceeding with the recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread.

(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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