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Traffic, Flooding Concerns For Allaire’s History Comes Alive Senior Living Center
By Catherine Galioto ALLAIRE – Now in its 60th season, the Histor ic Village of Allaire opened April 1 t o spr i ng we at her, t he ba ng of t he tinsmith’s tools, the crack of a baseball bat and the muted candlelight of lanterns. Activities abound during opening day, when period reenactors shared the skills, chor e s a nd way of life the village recreates as part of its season, which includes special event s now through December. Upcoming special events for April and May: flea markets on April 8 and May 6, an April 15 Easter Egg
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–Photo courtesy Village of Allaire Opening day at Allaire’s historic village was bustling with shops and exhibits open, as well as lantern tours that evening. Hunt, BBQ and Brew Festival April 29 and 30, a Spring Craft Market April 13 and Spring
people, such as the tinsmith, but also opened the Bakery and General (Allaire - See Page 4)
Township Recognizes Tent City As “Transitional Camp”
By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Howell Township passed a resolution at its last council meeting to formally sanction what was referred to as “Howell Transitional Camp,” a homeless encampment in town that The Howell Times reported on in February. At that time, the location of the encampment was being kept a secret, as camp overseer Min-
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Festival April 20. Opening day April 1 included demonstrations from the crafts-
ister Steve Brigham did not want to upset Howell’s governing body. Recognizing, or sanctioning it, is a formality in establishing the camp there, in a resolution that passed at the March council meeting. Speaking at the council meeting, Brigham gave his address as simply Route 9 in Howell, and shared a story from 1775 where American colonists, learning they
had been fired upon by the British, marched through the night and refused to let the British leave Boston for a year. Those American colonists were standing up for what they felt was right, just like Minister Brigham and his fellow camp residents are doing inside their tents, out in the woods. Even though most people who live in the camp (Camp - See Page 5)
By Sara Grillo HOWELL – A new senior living center is proposed for a busy stretch of Route 33. Howell Township zoning board members heard an application for the senior facility, but concerns were raised with its location and the risk of flooding. At t he Ma rch 27 meeting, the application from SMC Properties, LLC proposed an 18,680-square foot building on a grassy, wooded area near The Cabin Restaurant on Route 33, where two highway lanes merge into one. Just up the road is Freehold Raceway Mall. The plan was originally to construct a two-building senior living center designed for both assisted living and memory care. But after
zoning board members voiced concerns with the plan back in January, Principal Engineer Richard DiFolco told board members that it had been revised to include only one 30bed structure for memory care, which would increase parking and create a better overall design for the project. The site now offers 31 parking spaces and a 10-foot driveway, which includes 50 feet of farmland buffer. It is also proposed that the building has a 30foot setback from the property line. Although the senior center would be a lockdown facility and employ eight to 11 employees per day, board members questioned the feasibility of making a left-hand turn (Traffic - See Page 4)
–Photo by Sara Grillo Proposed area of Route 33 where a 30-bed senior living center would be built.
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Bartley Healthcare Announces New Accreditation
JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has once again received recognition for its commitment to quality care and outcomes for its residents and patients. The latest recognition is the accreditation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). This accreditation is another recognition of Bartley’s continuous commitment to improving their quality of care and understanding and meeting the needs of its residents and patients. Bartley has partnered with quality care leader Providigm, a developer and champion of quality assessment methods and measures for post-acute and long-term care facilities, who tracks outstanding performances in those areas. “It is an honor to be recognized as an elder care provider that is committed to continuously improving the care that we provide, based on feedback from our residents and families who benefit from the care we provide,” stated Joanne Ryan, VP of Quality Management at Bartley. The QAPI program is designed to perform consistent, comprehensive assessments of the care and services provided to residents and patients. Bartley’s QAPI Accreditation is based on the standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and life for nursing home residents based on four criteria: comprehensive quality review and assessment, consistency in application of program standards and assessing results, coverage
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of a broad range of resident assessments and taking timely corrective action when needed. The Bartley Healthcare continuum of services has been recognized many times for superior quality. Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation is the recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Awards and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation, with special certification of its Post-Acute and Rehabilitation and Memory Care programs. For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality, individual-focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award-winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes, Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealth care.com or call 732-3704700.
into the facility with traffic barreling down Route 33. The two-lane stretch of highway leading up to the site is marked as 55 mph, and even with a “reduce speed ahead” sign, officials said there’s little room for drivers to realize they need to slow down. Board members also recommended adding a left-hand turning lane into the facility as a solution, implying there would be rear-end accidents without it. “I don’t want to put my name on something that I know in the future that somebody’s going to get killed there,” said Board Chairman Wendell Nanson. Another issue discussed was potential flooding in an area that officials said has never been developed properly. Board Engineer Jack Mallon raised several concerns with DiFolco about the proposed drainage system, citing a two-foot differ-
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Continued From Page 1 Store. The Historic Village of Allaire was an iron-making “company town” in the 1800s.
ence in elevation from the drain lines into the storm water basin. He claimed that as it is, the water lines are full all the time, and questioned what would happen if the basin failed and water ran downstream. DiFolco said that the new design actually decreases water flow and volume from today’s levels. He said the pipes were designed to bubble water up into the basin, and that most of the existing material in the basin would be dug out and re-filled with clean, new sand. Since the parking lot sits higher than the basin, water will always flow down into it. There are also no residential homes in the area that would be impacted should the basin fail. The zoning board did approve a use variance for the property. The applicant will need to meet with Board Engineer Mallon and the Department of Transportation to iron out these issues before a vote on the final site plan can be taken, presumably at the May 8 zoning board meeting.
Today it is a living history museum with guides in period clothing who take visitors through authentically restored buildings. To register for events, more information on hours and other village features at the state park, visit allairevillage.org.
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Plenty Of Easter Egg Hunts Hopping Your Way
Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a f lashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun. The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: April 8 Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast, St Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Toms River, 9 to 11 a.m. Lu nch w it h t he Ea ster Bu n ny, Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, 545 Commonwealth Blvd., 12 to 3 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, Veterans Park in Berkeley, 1 p.m. Bring a basket for eggs. Easter Egg Hunt, John F. Patrick Sports Complex in Lakewood Township, 10 a.m. Egg Hunt, Cross Point Church, 462 Squankum Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale. No cost. Open to children up to age 12. 10:30 a.m. Eggstravaganza, First Assembly of God Church, 800 Bay Ave. in Toms R iver. Food, games, craf ts and more. Free admission with a non-perishable food item for Shore Hands Food Pantry. 3 p.m. April 9 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, sponsored by the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Company. $5 pancakes. Pictures with the bunny. 50/50 raff le. Easter Egg Hunt, Mayo Park in Beachwood, 1.p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, Waretown Lake, 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, Pine Lake in
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Continued From Page 1 work, they are still unable to find affordable housing in the area. “I believe that we as individuals, as citizens of America, we need to stand up for issues that are important,” said Brigham. He expressed his g ratit ude to the council for helping poor and downtrodden people in the town exercise a basic, American need—a place to lay their head. “I want to thank this board tremendously,” said Brigham. “We have an encampment here that is not using any tax dollars from this township or from anywhere to exist—just our basic hu-
Manchester, 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, Seaside Heig ht s Boa rdwal k , 1 p.m. Age groups report to: 0-2 Hancock Avenue; 3-4 Blaine Avenue; 5-6 Sumner Avenue; 7-8 Hamilton Avenue; 9-10 Lincoln Avenue; Special Needs at Franklin Avenue. Boardwalk Easter Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Age groups will be: 0-4 year-olds on the beach in front of the Aquarium, 5-6 & 7-8 years on the beach in front of Frank’s Fun Center, 9-10 years on the beach in front of the Amusement Park. Limit 3 eggs per child; please no digging utensils. 1 p.m., rain or shine. Easter Egg Hunt, Vista Park in Pine Beach, 1 p.m. April 15 Easter Egg Hu nt, Howell El ks Club, 12 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, Allaire Village, 4263 Atlantic Ave. Far mingdale. Divided into age groups. Hunts take place every 15 minutes from noon to 4 p.m. Registration recommended at allairevillage.org. Easter Egg Hunt, Tuckerton Seapor t. Registration at 10 a.m. and hunt at 11 a.m. For more info, 609296-2937. April 16 Annual Easter Promenade, Seaside Heights Boardwalk, 10 a.m. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Cou ncil, pr izes for best d ressed and enter tain ment following the contest. Easter Parade, Point Pleasant Beach Boardwal k, 1 p.m. parade with registration at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of Joey Tomatoes.
man needs are being met there—which is more than would be happening other places in this state and in this country.” In other news, the council discussed an affordable housing plan in preparation for a meeting and public hearing on the topic on April 6. Because of the Fair Housing Act, Howell needs to meet a specific quota of housing for low and moderate income families, which is deter mined by the state. Howell council members and residents will find out at the hearing where developers want to build these inclusionary sites and what they might look like. If developers are rejected and decide to sue, it could cost at least $500,000 to fight those lawsuits, officials said.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Governor Christie Underfunds Pensions In Budget Chris Christie’s eighth budget has a lot in common with his first one. As in 2010, schools are being robbed of resources, pensions are underfunded and the governor is pointing fingers instead of taking responsibility. The only difference this time is that the mess he has made of New Jersey’s budget will be someone else’s responsibility this time next year. For the eighth year in a row, Christie has contributed far less than the state’s required share of pension funding. His self-serving and misleading boasts about the partial contribution he has proposed is designed to distract from the fact that he ignored his own law that would have had us at full funding already. Instead, he is contributing only half of what he promised in 2011 and what is required by that law. That missing amount, the Christie Gap, means that the state will end up paying billions more in the long run to meet its legal obligations. Given his track record on pension funding, we have many reasons to question the governor’s proposal to
transfer the State Lottery to the pension fund, including how the stated $13 billion value was determined and who has ultimate responsibility for future lottery revenues. As more information becomes available regarding this proposal, NJEA will have its independent actuarial consultant review the details before taking a position. What we know already is that this does not appear to generate any additional revenue. Regardless of whether or not that plan is implemented, it is going to take a sustained commitment to full annual funding to make up for the many years that the state badly neglected its obligations. With this budget, Chris Christie’s New Jersey dismal legacy is set. He will leave with schools suffering, a pension system in crisis, and working families struggling to make ends meet. His economic agenda has been good for corporations and the very wealthiest New Jersey residents, but at a terrible cost to the rest of the state. Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President
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Letters To The Editor Judge Them On The Content Of Their Character I’m responding to a letter from Gubernatorial Candidate Lisa McCormick in the February 25 publication of The Times. I question her saying the State is run by an “old boys club” because we have more male than female legislators. Her saying “we should fight nonstop for the things we care about” should extend to men as well as women. Let’s stop the gender and party affiliation nonsense, Lisa, and focus on proposals for running an efficient government that respects all taxpayers and base our votes on those aspects rather than on the gender of a candidate. Beatrice Humphris Toms River
PARCC Has Too Much Power In Schools I attended the Brick Board of Education meeting in February and heard the “Curriculum Report” given by the curriculum specialist and the interim superintendent. I write now to share how sickened I was at how much of the curriculum is affected by how children perform on the PARCC tests. The areas in which our children need improvement dictate the professional development training our teachers receive, what textbooks are purchased, and which curriculum specialists focus on. My own experience was similar. When working in Trenton and New Brunswick, I only attended the professional development training offered by my districts. Now, since I operate my own home-based preschool, I have the freedom to choose my own trainings. I have discovered that there are
endless opportunities toTo learn placing them with solar panels es, keeping up with individual Letters The Editor about how to be a better teacher. We can attend conferences based on specialty, interests, grade level, or weaknesses. At these trainings, teachers can connect directly with the writers of child development books and better understand their messages. Because I can select my own training, the meaning, connection, and understanding I receive from training have all vastly improved. It is my sincere hope that the Brick BOE, and boards statewide, would choose to not allow PARCC results to dictate professional development training mandates. The entire community would benefit from allowing teachers and staff to attend high quality professional development training that they have chosen. People are motivated to learn about subjects that interest them (or vexes them). If we allow teachers’ strengths to flourish, the quality of education will only improve. Please allow curriculum specialists, teachers, and principals to have the autonomy to decide their own professional futures. Jessica Clayton Candidate for Brick Board of Education
Solar Energy V. The Environment Recently there have been a number of articles in one of the local area’s major, daily newspaper relative to “green energy,” and more specifically, solar energy. The columns were quite thought provoking and certainly deserve additional discussion. Several have entailed the building of a “solar farm” at the Great Adventure theme park which; at this time, is currently on hold pending litigation. It will require clear cutting; i.e., removing all the trees on 90 acres and re-
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which will, ostensibly, provide 21 megawatts of electric. A second “solar farm” has been proposed on the Navy’s Earl Ammunition Dump property in Colts Neck/ Tinton Falls. It will require the clear cutting of 227 acers and the solar energy realized would be approximately 33 megawatts. We the public should each be asking ourselves the rhetorical question: “Is it environmentally beneficial to clear-cut forests to make way for massive “solar farms?” This than is the fundamental question and the point of this letter: to simply bring attention to the great destruction which will be brought upon two very large tracts (a total of 317 acres) of forested, environmentally beneficial tracts of land to generate a relatively very small amount of electric power, about 53 megawatts. To put this in perspective, Oyster Creek generating station, by today’s standards, is a relatively small base load generating station producing approximately 650 megawatts; twelve times more than the above two solar farms combined. For the uninitiated, a base load generating station is one that remains “on line” 24 hours a day, seven days a weekday, rain or shine. Whether a base load generating station is nuclear or fossil fueled is completely irrelevant for the purpose of the topic of this letter. According to a Department of Energy website, in 2015 the federal government set a goal to increase its purchase of its electric consumption from all renewable energy sources to 30% by 2025. Their goal is/was to have 20 percent of their total electric consumption to be from solar power sources. (Yes, the federal gov. keeps tract of this kind of information.) This goal implies that the federal government believes that much additional solar power will be available from the nation’s power grid. We citizens need to be enlightened as to how this will be possible given the continually increasing, insatiable, steady, 24-7 demand for electric power unless there is a massive increase in new “solar farms” across the entire United States. If it takes 300 plus acres to install enough solar panels to generate 53 megawatts, one twelfth the amount of one 650 megawatt generating station, how many acres of forests or otherwise productive land would be needed to be cut down or, in some other manner, be exploited to produce the same equivalent of one 650 megawatt base load station? As the human population increas-
increasing demands of just more households will be a significant challenge to our nation’s energy policies, let alone the much greater demands of future new factories, office buildings and myriad of other high energy use buildings. (Imagine the electric bill of a hospital.) In is unlikelihood future increases in solar energy dedicated exclusively to the nation’s power grid will not be enough to even keep pace with the above noted household demand. Are we as a country willing to sacrifice our forests and other environmentally productive lands to “solar farms?” There will have to be a limit on the potential environmental damage our citizens are willing to tolerate for every megawatt of solar energy realized. Certainly some states have very large land areas that could be covered with large “solar farms” with minimal environmental damage. In New Jersey this is not the case. Open space in New Jersey is at a premium. Any proposals for installing solar panels (as well as wind generated electric power) should be very carefully weighed against the real potential harm or benefit they may do to the natural environment. “Politics” should not be a factor in decision to build or not build. Be it known, the undersigned is fully supportive of well thought out green energy initiatives when A): they are environmentally sound; B): not an intrusion into the well-being or quality of life of others immediately affected and C): economically fair and feasible. At this time, the preponderance of “roof top” solar panel arrays, as seen on many individual homes, would not be economical if it were not for federal government subsidies. As these subsidies disappear, as they already are, there may well be diminished incentive for more installations. That would certainly be bad news for jobs; however, not necessarily bad news for environmental issues. One can’t have it entirely both ways. Creating jobs in the manufacturing and installation of the panels is important but the placement of the panels after they are made is equally important. No doubt there are many “technical” questions – both subjective and objective in nature beyond the scope of this letter. The subject deserves much rational thought and rational input (vs. emotional) as each individual “solar farm” proposal enters the public domain. Jerry Beer Bayville
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Rible Applauds NJ’s Appeal Against Summer Flounder Quota Reductions Capitol Comments Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell
NEW JERSEY – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Dave Rible relea sed t he follow i ng
statement in response to the New Jersey Commissioners of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission’s formal appeal to the February vote to rest r ict the su m mer catch quota for summer f lounder, scup and black sea bass. “ I f u l ly s u p p or t t he effor ts of New Jersey’s C om m i s sione r s t o t he ASMFC to appeal the vote for such devastating catch reductions. New Jersey’s a ngle r s a nd i ndu st r ies
cannot afford to lose 30% of their catch, particularly in light of the f lawed data presented at the ASMFC’s February meeting. I can’t stress enough just how vital the recreational fishing industry is to the Jersey Shore. I have heard from many constituents about the hardships these cuts would impose on their small business-
e s a n d f a m i l i e s . Ne w Jersey’s f isher men will be devastated by these restrictions and they deser ve to have someone speak up on their behalf, especially con sider i ng the unsound data and the lack of consideration of the restrictions’ consequences. I’m grateful that Comm issioner Ma r t i n has
Monmouth County Updates For Spring
Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone MONMOUTH COUNTY – I’m sure I join everyone in welcoming the spring season with open arms. It’s always a wonderful time of year to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. It’s also a great opportunity to shop local, which
is exactly what everyone can do during the sixth Annual Made in Monmouth event on April 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University. I encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of
this free event that features hundreds of consumer products made right here in Monmouth County. This event grows every year and I’m proud to announce we have reached our vendor capacity, with more than 270 retailers registered to showcase and sell their products. This year, items available for purchase include furniture, jewelry, pet products, gourmet specialty foods, art, wine and home décor items, among many other goods. Made in Monmouth began six years ago when I joined the
Freeholder Board. My goal was to focus my attention on small consumer product manufacturers located within Monmouth County to help them grow their businesses. As such, I’m happy to say the County has amassed a list of nearly 600 Made in Monmouth companies. At the end of the day, it’s all about buying and shopping local to support the small business owners who we know to be our friends, relatives, neighbors and colleagues. I believe small businesses are the backbone to our economy and that we should
give them our support. I’d also like to note we will be collecting non-perishable food items during Made in Monmouth in conjunction with the 2017 Food Drive of Monmouth County. I encourage attendees to bring non-perishable food items that will be distributed by the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Lastly, on a different note, I’m proud to announce the Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a zero tax-increase budget during our Freeholder meeting on March 23.
stood up for New Jersey fishermen and for the efforts of our Commissioners to ASMFC in filing this appeal. New Jersey can not afford to suffer under such draconian cuts year after year. I sincerely hope that the ASMFC will honor this appeal and return our limits to status quo for the benefit of all New Jerseyans.”
We were able to approve this budget, while maintaining the high quality of services for our residents, because of the diligent work of our administration, our employees and my four other Freeholder colleagues. Departments were tasked with tightening up their own budgets while maintaining the same services and I’m proud to report they were able to meet the goal. As always, I look forward to continuing to serve the County in 2017. I hope to see everyone at Made in Monmouth on April 8.
Approved County Budget Is Down $24.6 Million As Freeholders Reset Spending Plan Below 2006 Level
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the county’s 2017 budget that continues to reduce expenses and provide relief to taxpayers. “Consistent cost cutting and belt tightening along with the sale of the county’s two care centers have made it possible for this Freeholder Board resets our spending to below the 2006 amount,” said Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr., liaison to the Finance Department. “We have continuously kept our focus on the people and businesses of Monmouth County to ensure that the fiscal decisions we make on their behalf are based on sound accounting principles and equity in allocations.”
Monmouth County’s adopted budget in 2006 was $457,032,323. The county annual budget covers, for example, the cost of maintaining 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 16,000 acres of county parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s and sheriff’s offices, elections, deed recording and passport services in the county clerk’s office, probate and adoptions through the surrogate’s office and many other programs, offices, and initiatives. “Once again, our residents and businesses will not see a tax increase from Mon-
mouth County and they will continue to have the level of programs and services remain consistent,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “The 2017 budget also reduces the amount Monmouth County departments expect to spend by 5.24 percent.” As adopted, the county’s 2017 spending plan is $445,250,000, down $24.6 million, or 5.24 percent, from the 2016 budget amount of $469,850,000. The amount to be collected as county taxes will remain at the 2016 level of $302,475,000. “For six of the past seven years, the tax levy has been flat,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley. “We have adopted a budget that
continues to hold the tax rate steady as many residents continue to struggle to meet their daily household expenses. As our residents make tough budget decisions, the freeholders and our departments must do so as well.” “Reducing spending without reducing the level of services to our taxpayers has been a challenge,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “As a Freeholder Board we are focused on the budgeting process and its impact to our taxpayers. County residents should also know that our shared services program helps both the county and the towns reduce spending. We can purchase commodities, like salt, in bulk
quantities and pass the savings on to participating municipalities.” “One of the reasons the freeholders are able to deliver a flat budget and deliver exemplary services is by working diligently to retain our AAA bond rating from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. “The county’s AAA bond rating continues to be one of the best perks offered to local governmental agencies.” County Finance Director Craig R. Marshall explains that the AAA bond rating from all three major bond-rating agencies, is a feat only a 45 counties nationwide have achieved. The financial strength of the county
allows municipalities, school board and other government agencies to borrow money through the Monmouth county Improvement Authority at the lowest possible interest rate. The County budget was adopted following the official public hearing on March 23 at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury. Copies of the county budget are available on the Monmouth County government website at
Prior to adoption, the also freeholders had three public budget presentations with public comment as part of the board’s regular meetings on February 23, March 9, as well as on March 23.
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with chronic illness or dementia. Residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties who are 60 years old and no longer drive are eligible for free services. “We are so grateful for the community spirit and generosity provided by the Kearny Bank Foundation. This support will help us recruit and train additional volunteers so more people in need will get our free assistance,” said Lynette Whiteman, CVCJ Executive Director. “Our goal is to allow the elderly to maintain their independence and decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation in this very vulnerable population.” For more information about Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, visit caregivervolunteers.org, call 732-5052273, email info@caregivervolunteers.org or follow them on Facebook at facebook. com/caregivervolunteers.
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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office HOWELL – Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick recently made the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry (SNR) pin a required part of his officers’ uniforms. The Monmouth County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary and free program sponsored by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association. The SNR is a secure website where people can register themselves or a loved one with special needs so that first responders will be better able to serve them, especially during emergency situations. Chief Kudrick said it was important to
add the SNR pin to the uniforms of Howell Township Police Department officers in order to show support for the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry and the community. Those eligible to be registered include, but are not limited to, people with mobility impairments of any kind, individuals with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental/ intellectual disabilities, oxygen/electricity dependence, life threatening allergies, mental illness, visual or auditory impairments or PTSD. For more information on how to register on the SNR, visit mcsnrnj.org.
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HIGHLANDS – The New Jersey Highlands Coalition is co-sponsoring buses to the People’s Climate March in Washington D.C. on April 29. Buses will leave at 6 a.m. from the parking lot behind Town Hall in Morristown and will return at the end of the day. Easiest access to the parking lot is from Franklin Street. Cost is $55 round trip per person. Please bring
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Upcoming Blood Drive
FREEHOLD – New Jersey Blood Services is conducting a blood drive on April 20 at Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always
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Manor Gives Local Students Hands-On Culinary Experience
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to support the Monmouth County Vocational School District Mentorship Program where students from area high schools receive a firsthand culinary experience. More than a dozen students over the last two years have participated in this on-site, practical culinary mentoring program. For two days a week for a few hours during the school day, the program allows students from Monmouth County high schools the opportunity to shadow the cooks, kitchen and service staff, as well as learn the operations of a working kitchen at CentraState’s 121-bed skilled-nursing, subacute, and rehabilitation center located on the medical center campus. Students learn basic cooking principles, including how to make stocks, cut vegetables, develop recipes, prepare desserts, and implement food sanitation safety, as well as provide proper table service by assisting in the dining rooms. The goal of the program is to give the students real-life job experience and to help them gain independence and confidence, as well as develop culinary skills for a possible, future career in the industry. “The culinary mentoring program at The Manor is a terrific program and it is truly a pleasure to have such creative, passionate and inspired students learn in our kitchen,” says John Todd Jr., director, dining services, The Manor. “To be able to help set these kids up for future suc-
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Howell Police Investigate International “Lottery” Scam Victim Defrauded $50,000
HOWELL – Patrolman David Levine conducted a motor vehicle stop that would precipitate the discovery of an international “lottery” scam in which an unknowing elderly woman from Idaho was defrauded of approximately $50,000. The investigation by the Howell Police
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indication as to the presence of controlled dangerous substance(s) in the vehicle. This led to a search of the vehicle and the discovery of $2,071 cash and a “MoneyGram” order in the amount of $1,000 made out, hand-written, to the operator of the vehicle from Costa Rica. The operator gave conflicting stories regarding the money order and cash but eventually admitted both were “winnings” from an online gambling website. The MoneyGram and cash was seized pending the investigation. The operator was released at the scene. The subsequent thorough, months-long investigation by Ptl. Levine and Detective Anthony Romano No. 605 led to the discovery that the “MoneyGram,” which is one of a batch of 10, originated in a Walmart store located in Hayden, Idaho for a total of $9,800. Det. Romano and Ptl. Levine were able to retrieve sur veillance footage from the Idaho Wal-Mart depicting an elderly woman, later discovered to be a 71-year-old fraud victim from Coeur D’Alene, purchasing the MoneyGrams. Through Wal-Mart surveillance footage from Idaho, Det. Romano and Ptl. Levine identified the woman’s vehicle make and model. Det. Romano sought the assistance of FBI Special Agent Edward Jacobson from the FBI office in Coeur D’Alene Idaho. SA Jacobson was able to identify the vehicle and its operator/victim. SA Jacobson interviewed the victim who stated that she was called by a person identifying himself as “Special Agent Frank Anderson of the Department of Homeland Security” who advised her that she won a drawing in England and had to pre-pay the taxes on her winnings before receiving it. The woman complied, purchasing approximately $50,000 in MoneyGrams over time and sending them where directed, sometimes Costa Rica. It was learned that the gambling website is using illegally obtained MoneyGrams (by defrauding unsuspecting victims) to pay the winners on their site. The Howell Police Department sought forfeiture on the cash and MoneyGram seized by Ptl. Levine at the stop, totaling $3,071, through the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. That money is being returned to the elderly victim in Idaho who until this investigation was unaware she was being victimized. The operator of the vehicle was not arrested or charged, therefore, his name is being withheld. To protect the identity of the victim, her name is also being withheld. The Howell Township Police Department reminds the public that the calls, emails, or any form of communication such as this are scams. Always be cautious and do not send money or payments anywhere before verifying its validity. Oftentimes, a quick internet search will identify scams unsuspecting people are being targeted with.
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MANALAPAN – On May 6, CFC Loud N Clear Foundation is hosting its 4th Annual Spring Gala from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Battleground Country Club, 40 Millhurst Road. Go back in time to the 1960’s British Invasion Era where creative minds expressed their desires for hope, love and freedom through music. The world famous ‘The British Invasion Years’ will perform a nostalgic musical reminiscent of the entire 1960s British Invasion Era, featuring music from both sides of the Atlantic. There will be a silent auction and raff le with vacation giveaways and music and sports memorabilia. At the Ball, the Foundation will honor Chief Andrew Kudrick and the Howell Township Heroin Task Force for their outstanding efforts and innovative approach to battling the epidemic in Howell Township. New Jersey 101.5’s Bill Spadea and Chasing News will also be honored for their t r uthf ul, empower ing and u nbiased media. Spadea has been monumental in exposing the Foundation to families across the state and has saved countless lives. John McGeehan of CentraState Medical Center will also be honored for his community advocacy and passion to bring the programs of CFC to other townships. Famous reporter Chris Hansen of NBC’s Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen will be in attendance. CFC is honoring Hansen and his team for featuring hope and recovery in their coverage of the epidemic that aired earlier this year. The NBC premier allowed the Foundation to send over 30 people to private treatment centers across the country, gain over 50 new families and members and facilitate over 25 interventions from Washington State to New Mexico and back. CFC is excited to honor these heroes for their incredible effor ts in making change happen. CFC Loud N Clear Foundation provides free services to families battling substance abuse addiction. Since 2012, CFC has proudly supported over 7,500 families across the United States. From prevention presentations, crisis interventions, rehab scholarships, sober living and an all-encompassing recovery program, CFC does it all. Tickets to the event can be purchased for $150 on the CFC website. Supporters may also make a donation to CFC’s mission on the website, HealingUS.org/shop.
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Marlboro Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
FREEHOLD – A middle school teacher from Marlboro was arrested March 30 on child pornography charges, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit arrested Marc S. Marinoff, 30, of Pear Drive and he was charged with one count each of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Distribution of Child Pornography) and third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Possession of Child Pornography). Detectives conducted a search of Marinoff’s home and various personal elect ronic devices were seized. A n initial preview forensic examination revealed that Marinoff possessed and dist r ibuted videos of child por nography via a peer-to-peer file-sharing prog ram – an online con nection of computers allowing the sharing of files directly between the individual users. Marinoff is a teacher at the Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in Keansburg. If convicted of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Distribution of Child Pornography), he faces five to ten years in a New Jersey state prison and will be subject to the provisions of Megan’s Law upon his release from state prison. If convicted of third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Possession of Child Pornography), Marinoff faces three to five years
Spring Lake Five Mile Run
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties has a few spots left for its Spring Lake Five Mile Run fundraiser on May 27. Runners who are willing to raise $300 for BBBS of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties can still register, even though the registration deadline has passed. Raising $300 is made easy with our fundraising website and we are here to help you use it. As a token of our appreciation, you will also receive a BBBSMMC t-shirt in addition to the Spring Lake Five t-shirt. Register online at support.bbbsmmc. org/campaigns/3641-spring-lake-f ive -bbbsmmc to hold your spot, or contact Charleen at 732-444-3539 or cartese@ bbbsmmc.org.
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“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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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
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Monmouth County Cracks Down On Distracted Drivers
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, along with its partners in law enforcement, continue to crack down on distracted drivers during the month of April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive, UText, UPay enforcement campaign. Running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors, such as talking on hand-held cell phone s a nd se nd i ng t ext me ssage s while driving. “We have seen too many crashes on
our roadways as a result of distracted driving and this campaign will hopefully raise awareness of the dangers,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “Texting and talking on a cell phone while driving, is irresponsible and illegal. It takes the focus off of the roads and may have deadly consequences that other wise could be avoided.” According to the National Highway Tr a f f ic S a fe t y Ad m i n i s t r a t io n , i n 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and an estimated 431,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a
distracted driver. In a recent survey conducted by the FDU PublicMind Poll for the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, 67 percent of respondents said they “very often” see people driving and talking on a hand held cell phone and 42 percent of respondents said they “very often” see drivers texting. The campaign is being carried out during the month of April, which the National Safety Council has designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The New Jersey campaign is modeled after similar successful high
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FREEHOLD – Monmouth County has scheduled ten paper shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to safely get rid of old documents and confidential files. “Identity theft is a growing problem and a serious concern for all,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, liaison to the county’s recycling efforts. “By providing our residents opportunities to shred their sensitive documents we are helping them protect their personal information. By properly disposing of them, we are also making a difference for future generations by keeping recyclables out of the waste stream. We encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other county services for proper waste disposal.” All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. based on the following schedule: May 6 – Aberdeen; Parking Lot at 1 Aberdeen Square. May 20 – Keyport; West Front Street at Fireman’s Park. June 17 – Upper Freehold; 314 Route 539 in Cream Ridge at the Municipal Building. July 15 – Spring Lake Heights; Route 71 and Brighton Ave. at the Elementary School. September 10 – Manasquan; Parking Lot at Fourth Ave. September 24 – Marlboro; 1979 Township Drive at the Municipal Complex. October 7 – Neptune Township; 2201 Heck Ave. at the Department of Public Works. November 18 – Oceanport; 440 Port au
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FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village at Allaire State Park is hosting its second annual BBQ and Brew Festival on April 29 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4263 Atlantic Ave. The festival will feature music and entertainment, food trucks, costumed historical interpreters and demonstrations at the blacksmith and carpentry shops. A musical performance by the Gas House Gorillas will be on April 30 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the historic buildings, visit craft shops and listen to music while enjoying good barbecue with family and friends. General admission is $5 and children under the age of 18 are free. Tickets for the beer garden are available at an additional cost for those aged 21 and over. The BBQ and Brew Festival is a fundraiser to help support the Historic Village at Allaire’s educational program; as the museum receives no funds from the State of New Jersey. For more information, call 732-919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org. Tickets can be purchased in advance at allairevillage.org/event/allaire-bbq-andbrew-festival.
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Monmouth County Offers Free Paper Shredding
Peck Ave. at Blackberry Bay Park. County residents may bring up to 100 pounds to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips
that may be left on documents. This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and 2017 partner municipalities of Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Keyport, Manasquan, Marlboro, Monmouth Beach, Neptune Township, Oceanport, Spring Lake Heights
and Upper Freehold. Information about these paper shredding events, recycling and removing other items from the county’s waste stream may be obtained from the county’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-6838686, ext. 6721.
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Neither A Borrower Nor Lender Be Dear Joel, I have a friend who is always borrowing things. He always shows up with the things he needs, like his money or his cellphone, but everything else is up for grabs... from me. Whether it’s a pen, an extension cord, a sweater, even a few extra groceries, if I have it when needs it, he thinks he’s entitled to it. They’re never big things and maybe I shouldn’t be so upset, but I really feel like I have to have two of everything. It’s been going on for years. Am I being petty? Loaner in Galloway Dear Loaner, I hear ya! You feel silly complaining about lending out little things but I can see where it could get on your nerves to have your friend show up unburdened by items, because he knows he can just use
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ALLAIRE – There will be a Sunrise Service at the Chapel at Allaire from 6 to 8 a.m. on April 16. This wonderful non-denominational service is the perfect event for the whole
family. Guests will watch the sunrise over the forest as they celebrate the season. For more information, call 732-9193500 or visit allairevillage.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 8 - April 15
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Drive and determination are divine. Focus on achieving business and financial security rather than pursuing romance in the week ahead. Tell the truth and don’t romanticize your status in a public venue. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teamwork expedites timely tasks. In the week ahead you can spread business know-how in a friendly, helpful way that earns priceless appreciation. Co-workers may help you or ask you to donate to a worthy cause. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your faith in a better future will be rewarded this week. You may be surrounded by negativity or doubts may briefly undermine your confidence. If you wait until this downturn passes the conditions will improve. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The majority rules. When you are part of a group your individual opinions may not count for much when what is good for the largest part of the group is at stake. In the week to come you should support your mate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may easily distracted by fantasies and fancies in the week to come. Steer clear of new romantic entanglements in the next several days. You might be blinded by someone’s surface attractions and miss the facts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use business strategies to upgrade your bank account. You can make more money this week by working with what you have than with what you don’t. Jump into action with projects that were previously shoved aside.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on achieving financial freedom. You don’t consider yourself a professional adviser, but someone might knock on your door and ask for advice. You may be invited to explore some new ideas in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can be gracious when you have a guru. Hook up with helpful people who demonstrate a talent for success in the week to come. Some of their successful habits may rub off on you. Find a leader to follow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Detachment from your personal desires may be the answer. You may be too wrapped up in what you think should be done to consider other viewpoints. Keep on plugging away at a creative project. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can become lost in a fog of wishful thinking in the week ahead. Don’t begin home remodeling projects unless you have a plan already in place. Use your enthusiasm and energies in constructive ways. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Value cooperation and consideration. There is a tendency to be too competitive and aggressive as this week unfolds. If you listen to the wisdom of those who have more experience a chronic situation could be relieved PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Think things through thoroughly. The snap decisions you make now could cause regret later. Rather than wasting your money on silly pleasures in the week ahead focus on being reliable and do a little fix up and repair.
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Alternative Ingredients Turn Luxurious Pasta Classic Into Budget-Friendly Dish By Wolfgang Puck
Taking a shortcut in the kitchen for the sake of convenience or to save money can sometimes lead to less-than-successful results. I won’t use canned or bottled tomato sauce, for example, if ripe, in-season tomatoes are available to make a quick, sun-sweetened sauce from scratch. And I don’t see the point of containers of pre-grated Parmesan; after all, it takes just a few seconds longer to grate it fresh yourself from a block of the rich, nutty-tasting cheese. But some shortcuts actually do make sense - if you know what you’re doing. To prove that point, I’d like to share a slightly altered version of one of my favorite, classic springtime pastas; one the Italians call paglia e fieno, literally “straw and hay.” The name is an imaginative reference to the two kinds of fresh fettuccine that traditionally go into it: straw-colored egg pasta and hay-colored spinach pasta. Quickly boiled until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, the fettuccine is tossed with a simple sauce featuring fresh peas, slivers of the cured raw ham called prosciutto, and grated Parmesan. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And it’s easy to make too. There are, however, some challenges in its most traditional form. Once upon a time, you’d have had to make the pasta from scratch, a task that isn’t difficult but takes some time. Nowadays, however, you can find packages of ready-to-cook fresh fettuccine, both the yellow egg and green spinach varieties, in most supermarkets. As for the fresh peas, if they’re in season - as they are during spring - and you can find them in your market, shelling them can seem like a bit of a chore and adds to the time an otherwise quick recipe would take. Fortunately, however, there’s the miracle of frozen petite peas, which you can find anywhere, and they are among the few vegetables that seem to me just about as delicious as fresh ones. As for the prosciutto, that can be a double challenge: Not only might you have to search for it, but it can also be costly. Fortunately, I find that the recipe can taste just as delicious made with far less expensive, much easier to find bacon. Another challenge met! With these few logical shortcuts, a recipe that might take a couple of hours or longer to make in its traditional form, while ringing up an impressive market tab, winds up being a bargain dish that is ready to serve in less than half an hour, including the time it takes to bring the pasta cooking water to a
boil. And all that’s left for you to do before enjoying it is pick up that chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate it over every serving. STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 8 slices smoked bacon, cut crosswise into narrow strips 1 cup (250 mL) frozen organic green petite peas 1 cup (250 mL) organic chicken broth, plus more as needed 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh egg fettuccine 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh spinach fettuccine Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Put a large pot of salted water over high heat. While the water comes to a boil, prepare the sauce. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bacon and saute until it just begins to brown, about 2 minutes longer. Raise the heat, stir in the peas and broth, and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the butter and stir just until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm. Add the egg fettuccine and spinach fettuccine to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the sauce along with, if you like, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss the pasta well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan and toss again, adding a little more broth, if needed, to help coat the pasta with the sauce. To serve the pasta, use a long two-pronged carving fork or tongs to twirl up the pasta and transfer it to serving plates, mounding it in the center. Spoon more peas, bacon and sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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