2017-05-20 - The Manchester Times

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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Officials hope they have found a solution to the township’s Canada geese problem.

The township has entered into an agreement with Geese Chasers LLC, a company with locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and North Carolina, to use border collies to chase away and deter the geese from Harry Wright and Pine lakes.

Mayor Kenneth Palmer said the company will conduct two 12-week sessions with the dogs.

“By having the dogs chase the birds, the thought is they will become unhappy with the lakes as their landing spots and find somewhere else to go,” Palmer said.

The company will also addle the eggs, meaning they will destroy the developing embryo by

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock BOE president Donald Webster, superintendent David Trethaway and business administrator Craig Lorentzen.

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The township has entered into a contract with Geese Chasers LLC to rid Harry Wright and Pine lakes of Canada Geese. On a recent afternoon, five grown Canada Geese swam and walked around Harry Wright Lake.

10th Anniversary Of Warren Grove Wildfire How To Prevent Another Fire

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BARNEGAT – May 15 marked the 10th anniversary of the wildfire that consumed 19 square miles of Pinelands, burned down five homes, damaged 13 others, and prompted the evacuation of 2,500 homes in the tow nsh ips of Ba rnegat, Stafford, Bass River, Eagleswood and Little Egg Harbor.

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in 10 years? If there were a wildfire today, are residents safer now?

The answer is yes, said officials who held a special Wildfire Safety Council meeting in Barnegat Township on May 11 for the anniversary of the Warren Grove Wildfire, named for a gunnery range in the Pinelands that is operated by the 177th Fighter Wing of the NJ Air National Guard.

(Wildfire - See Page 4)

–Photo taken by NASA, courtesy the Pinelands Preservation Alliance This view of the fire from a satellite shows that the fire was so large it could be seen from space.

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The Manchester Board of Education adopted the district’s $57.1 million budget, a 1.78 percent increase over the previous year’s budget.

By way of comparison, the 2016-17 budget came in at $55.7.

The average homeowner, whose house is assessed at $158,500 this year, will see an increase of $59 in this year’s school tax bill.

The tax levy – what Manchester taxpayers pay toward the total school budget – will be $43,977,813, an increase of $1,205,447 over the previous budget cycle’s $42,772,366 tax levy.

The district did stay under cap by $355,406.

New Jersey requires schools and municipalities’ increases to stay within a 2 percent cap for most spending.

“In Manchester, taxpayers fund about 82

percent of this budget,” business administrator Craig Lorentzen said.

The reason is the state funding formula, which only sees Manchester getting about 10 percent state aid. That aid was slashed across the state in 2009. Manchester is still more than $1 million short of where it was back then, from $6.6 million to $5.6 million, where it has stayed for two years. “I don’t anticipate this changing much, unfortunately.”

“If state aid is not increasing, and we’re at cap with our tax levy, ever ything on the expense side is increasing. Salaries are increasing. Health benefits are increasing.

Liability insurance is increasing. Tuitions are increasing. So it makes it a challenge to get a budget to cap when state aid, which is our second biggest source (BOE - See Page 7)

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An F-16 military jet on a training mission from the 177th Airborne Fighter Wing Unit, located at Atlantic City International Airport, caused the fi re by dropping a flare from an altitude that was too low.

Representatives from the Fighter Wing Unit attended the meeting and explained how the fi re resulted in changes to their training.

“We were responsible for the fire. I know the pilots, and it was an awful experience,” said Major Tom Still. “I offer sincere apologies from the Guard.”

The National Guard was informed that there was a high risk of fi re that day, he said, but the range control officer did not convey that message to the pilots. When the flare was dropped too low at about 500 feet, it didn’t burn out in time and started the wildfi re.

Major Still, who is a pilot for the NJ National Guard, said the range was shut down for a year and a half afterwards, and new leadership was put into place to make sure it didn’t happen again.

“We don’t drop flares, there are no pyrotechnics, and every user who fl ies on the range takes a test explaining the rules,” he said. Pilots also have to take a fi re test, Major Still added.

The Guard has instituted a fi re response plan, and in the event of a fi re they would get involved more quickly, he said.

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time between neighb or i ng t ow n s , Lt. Ryan said. Barnegat police told residents to evacuate north on the Parkway, while St at e Pol ic e we r e telling nor thbound motorists to exit into Barnegat.

Lt. Ryan said that now a traffic plan for evacuation is “100 p e r c e n t f e a s i bl e ” even with the 6,000 to 7,000 more Barnegat residents today –Photo courtesy Barnegat Police Lt. Jeff Ryan than there were 10 The Warren Grove wildfire caused many emergency units years ago. to respond.

The evacuation plan calls for an officer at every intersection, said, but with the wind blowing from west shoulders becoming an extra lane and to east with gusts of 30mph, it continued altering lane directions if needed, he said. to burn aggressively.

“Some days you eat the bear, and some “Plans are great, but they’re never perfect. Conditions can change at the drop of days the bear eats you...well, the bear ate us,” Knauer said of the 2007 wildfi re. a hat, like a wind shift,” he said.

In 2017, there have been already been “The key to evacuation is the residents have to listen. If they know there is an 500 wildfi res in the state and 1,200 acres evacuation coming, leave early and beat burned, he added.

“We learned from the incident. Maybe the traffic,” he said.

State of NJ Forest Fire Warden Scott we need to evacuate earlier. It takes a lot Knauer said that there doesn’t have to be of time to evacuate people and we are a drought for Pineland fi res, which burn making those notifications as early as very aggressively, partly because sand possible,” Knauer said.

Barnegat was the first township to bedoesn’t hold water.

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Master Sergeant Michael Mimler said a lot of what was done to reopen the range has become a national standard.

“We communicate with local fi re services. We have fi re check-ins, and a lot of other ranges are doing the same thing,” he said. “A lot of great things have come out of this for communities across the country.”

Barnegat Committeeman Alfonso Cirulli, who was mayor during the 2007 wildfi re, said if the flare hadn’t caused the fi re, a cigarette would have.

“The residents of Barnegat fully support the National Guard, they stepped right in and helped and made reparations,” he said to audience applause.

A panel of elected officials, Barnegat Police Office of Emergency Management, NJ Forest Fire Service and representatives from some of the senior communities shared what Committeeman Frank Caputo called “a wealth of knowledge” that had been gained from the fi re, that consumed 17,270 acres of pinelands.

Barnegat Police Lieutenant and Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Ryan recalled the 2007 fi re when he was in the Brighton section of the township and said he couldn’t see five feet in front of him.

“We were going door-to-door to evacuate people, and we were getting into verbal arguments from residents who did not want to leave,” he said. “When we say it’s time to go, it’s time to go.”

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Continued From Page 4 individual responsibility for preparing their homes from the risk of wildfire, said member of the NJ Forest Fire Service John Cowie. Now there are 14 in the state with 11 almost ready to come on board.

Two of the of the adult communities in Barnegat, Horizons and Mirage, have become Firewise Com munities, and Pheasant Run and Brighton are taking the steps to become one by making their developments more fire resistant.

Some of the steps include mowing a 100-foot wide swath of underbrush around the perimeter of the community, thinning out the treeline, and installing fire-resistant plants.

Barnegat was one of the first communities in the county to use the Ready, Set, Go - which didn’t exist in 2007 - another program that teaches community members to become involved with safeg uarding their proper t y against wildfire, he said.

Trevor Raynor of the NJ Forest Fire Service said they do a lot of prescribed

The Manchester Times, May 20, 2017, Page 5 bu r n i ng i n t he w i nter mont hs, a nd strategically bur n about 1,000 acres each year around the range to create fire breaks.

“Pine needles are like tinder, so we burn the detritus off so that if fire runs into it will steer the fire or stop it and prevent it from spreading,” he said.

In fact, at a recent meeting of the Ocean County Mayor’s Association, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin said that the best way to fight forest fires is to create controlled burns. By clearing out underbrush and doing some pre-season burning, the DEP can help prevent the widespread fires.

President of the NJ Fire Safety Council Bill Brash said that Barnegat was the first Fire Adapted Community (FAC) township in New Jersey that is set up to exchange information with neighboring towns, collaborate and help communities live safely with fire by taking action before, during and after wildfires.

“The pur pose of this council is to educate people about wildfires in our area,” said Committeeman Caputo. “It’s inevitable they will happen again.”

Lakehurst Fourth Of July Car Show And Gift Auction

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Borough Historical Society is hosting the Lakehurst Fourth of July car show and gift auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lakehurst Elementary School, 301 Union Ave. The rain date is July 8.

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Continued From Page 1 suffocation, usually by coating the eggs with corn oil. According to the Humane Society of the United States, eggs must be addled early in development. In Canada geese, that means less than 14 days incubation. Eggs that are hatching, or in which movement or sound is observed, cannot legally be destroyed. Despite the nuisance the birds are, and the seeming abundance of them, Canada geese are a protected species. Addling is almost 100 percent effective in destroying the embryo.

While Pine Lake hasn’t been swimmable in years, Harry Wright Lake offers two beaches and lake swimming for Manchester residents and the general public.

That lake was closed for swimming most

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Continued From Page 1 of income, is flat,” Lorentzen said.

This budget maintains all programs and staff, and will see the addition of new high school courses and an elementary school guidance counselor. Some buses are coming to the end of their time on the road, so the district has budgeted for new buses.

Even with that shortfall, Manchester spends $46 less per pupil than the state

The Manchester Times, May 20, 2017, Page 7 of the 2016 summer season due to unsafe bacteria levels found by the Ocean County Department of Health.

Pine Lake has been closed for decades.

The two reasons, councilman Samuel Fusaro explained, are that forest drainage winds its way into Pine Lake, which brings much sand and other storm water run-off materials that settle in the lake. The second reason, of course, is the Canada geese population, whose abundant droppings feed bacteria into the lake.

The Manchester Times spoke to OCHD Public Information Officer Leslie Terjesen last summer about the closures. “They feel the cause of the bacteria is from nonpoint sources, meaning there’s not one big polluter in one spot both near the lake and upstream. They haven’t noted anything out of the ordinary at the beach itself.

The lake receives water that flows from streams and also the lake spills water into streams and creeks that flow away from it.

The probable causes include storm water runoff, domestic animal waste, water fowl waste, specifically geese.”

Council President Samuel Fusaro, who has spoken on numerous occasions about the health of the lakes, is confident the use of the dogs, coupled with the addling, will help.

“Like many other areas throughout Ocean County, both Pine Lake and Harry Wright Lake have seen a significant increase in the numbers of Canada geese that have essentially settled in and are now nesting at these sites. The geese feed on grass and other vegetation around the lakes, and leave droppings in the grassy areas as well as on the beaches. If left unchecked, the geese droppings can cause

increase of fecal material at the water’s edge which in the past has contributed to the closing of both lakes,” Fusaro wrote in an email.

The contract with Geese Chasers, LLC, he said, will have them patrolling the beaches to scatter the geese and disrupt their routines. The nests will also be removed.

“The contractor will patrol the lakes several times a day to ensure the geese driven away from our lakes and keep the waters and surrounding areas clean,” Fusaro said.

The contract costs about $9,756, Palmer said.

Neighboring Lakehurst plans to install orange flashing lights at Lake Horicon to drive away the Canada geese that nest there. Those lights, including installation, will cost about $2,000.

average, $15,529 to $15,575, all while ranking well in teacher to student ratios when compared with similar school districts.

Seventy-eight percent of the district’s budget goes toward salaries and “benefits/ FICA/tuition/state mandated pension,” totaling $44.5 million. In total, $52.9 million of the budget is allocated to fixed or state mandated costs. That leaves the district a little more than $4 million for discretionary costs: maintenance and staff development.

As they have for years, the administration

looks for money-saving opportunities, Lorentzen said. The district shares facility use, paving, safety, recycling, and a school resource officer with Manchester Township, which keeps tax dollars in town. The district also has transportation jointures with Lakehurst, Jackson, Toms River, Central Regional, Waretown, Lacey, Barnegat and the Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission. The district also does as much maintenance as possible in-house.

The district saves money on health in-

surance by going through the NJ School Boards Association Insurance Group. A cooperative with Stafford Township saves the district $300,000 in unleaded and diesel costs.

Through an energy program, over the course of 6-1/2 years, the district will save $3.5 million.

And Lorentzen pointed out that the district is grateful for donations received from the Educational Foundation, PTA, Donors Choose and school fundraisers.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Capitol Comments 10th Legislative District - Serving Manchester

Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman David Wolfe • Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin

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Committee Advances Holzapfel-Wolfe-McGuckin “Peggy’s Law” Bill

NEW JERSEY – Legi sl a t io n s p o n s o r e d by Senator Ji m Hol zapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (R-Ocean) requiring caretakers to report elderly abuse has passed in the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

The bill, S-1219/A-936, designated as “Peggy’s Law,” requires reporting of suspected abuse of institutionalized elderly to

police.

The bill is in response to the death of Peggy Marzolla, an Alzheimer’s disease patient at a nursing facility in Brick. Marzolla had been rushed to the hospital with br uises across her body and eventually died as a result of her injuries.

“Our off ice has been working on this legislation for years and I believe we fi nally have the support it needs to become law,” stat-

ed Holzapfel. “The death of Peggy Marzolla was a preventable and senseless tragedy. Our bill hopes to protect the future victims from suffering abuse at the hands of their caretakers.”

“Peggy’s Law” requires that any caretaker, social worker, physician, registered or licensed practical nurse, or other professional, who has reasonable cause to suspect that an institutionalized elderly

person is being or has been abused or exploited, shall immediately report this information to the local law enforcement agency, as well as to the ombudsman.

“Elderly abuse exists in assisted living and long term care facilities. Families of those in nursing homes should have peace of mind that their loved one is being cared for,” said Wolfe. “Our bill will ensure that no other insti-

tutionalized elder has to suffer the same fate as Peggy Marzolla,” said Wolfe.

In addition, the bill requi res t he ombudsma n to provide notices to residents and their family members, as well as employees of the facilities to ensure that they are aware of the repor ti ng requirements of the law.

Any facility required to report suspected abuse or exploitation pursuant to

this act who fails to make such report shall be fi ned not more than $500.

“There is an expectation of trust when family members admit their loved ones into nursing homes for long term care. Our bill will protect our most vulnerable residents from elderly abuse and punish the facility for any negligence in failure to report an incident,” added McGuckin.

Ocean County Continues Its Work To Protect Barnegat Bay

Freeholder Forum

by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s ongoing efforts to protect Barnegat Bay include key components of the Barnegat Bay Partnerships work plan.

“Protecting and preserving Barnegat Bay continues to be a priority for the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

“We work in cooperation with the Par tnership to make certain the bay is guarded.”

Vicari, who serves as Board liaison to the Barnegat Bay Partnership and also to the county’s tourism industry, noted it’s a delicate balance that needs to be maintained between recreational use of the bay and the need to protect the bay’s ecosystem.

“We work with the Part-

nership in areas like supporting land acquisition and reducing the boating impacts on the bay,” Vicari said. “But we want our residents and visitors to be able to enjoy the bay’s beauty and the recreational opportunities it provides.”

Ocean County, through the Ocean County Natural Lands Program and Ocean County College, provides the annual matching funds required for the Partnership’s grant. More than $681,000 matching funds has been provided for 2017.

“In addition to providing f unding, we take g reat pride in such programs as the Ocean County Natural Lands program and our pu mpout boat prog ram – both of which serve as guardians of the bay” Vicari said.

Ocean County has pre-

served about 20,000 acres under its Natural Lands and Farmland Preservation Program. In addition, the County is getting ready to kick off its 20 th season of its pumpout boat program beginning Memorial Day weekend.

“This program is embraced by our boaters and does an outstanding job in keeping wastewater out of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries,” Vicari said.

Since 1997, more than 70,000 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.4 million gallons of eff luent have been disposed of properly.

The pumpout boat prog r a m pa r t ne r s i nclude Brick Township, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, Seaside Park, and the Ocean County Utilities Authority.

“With their ongoing cooperation, this program has been recognized statewide for its outstanding performance in protecting the environment,” Vicari said. “Seaside Park and the OCUA has been part of the program from the start. We

appreciate all the agencies that have made this such a successful effort.”

“This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Authority and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.

Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter i ng the bay.

The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9.

The costs to operate all the boats are split between the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority.

“The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be

provided free of charge to boaters.”

Vicari noted that Ocean County adopted a multi-faceted program a number of years ago focusing on protecting the bay by reducing pollutants entering the national estuary.

In addition to its six pumpout boats to keep wastewater f rom being improperly discharged into the bay, and its aggressive open space preservation program, the County continues to install stormwater Manufactured Treatment Devices in areas throughout the County, to help keep sediments, nutrients and f loatables out of the bay.

And, the Ocean County Road Department is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to improve water quality.

“Many Ocean County government departments have an important role in protecting and preserving

the Barnegat Bay,” Vicari said. “We work closely and in partnership with the Barnegat Bay Partnership and other agencies in safeguarding the bay.”

Vicari added Ocean County also works closely with the state Department of Environmental Protection in its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the bay.

“We look for ward to participating in the 2017 Barnegat Bay Blitz which is scheduled for June 7,” Vicari said. “We are happy to be a sponsor of this annual event and we look forward to the great participation from schools, the community, the county departments and other agencies in working together to clean-up around the area of the Barnegat Bay Watershed.

“It is so important that we all get involved in the effort to protect the bay,” he said.

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so come in early for your cake and coffee and sit at our tables and chat with some of your friends. BYOB. 20th Century Women is a story of a teenaged boy, his mom and two other women who help raise him amongst the love and freedom of Southern California in 1979. It stars Annette Benning, is rated R and is a comedy/drama.

Travel Bocce Club To Visit Foxwoods And Mohegan Sun

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a three-day, two-night trip to Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun from November 5 to 7.

This is a High Stakes Bingo trip where participants will be able to play three sessions. The trip includes motor coach transportations, two nights of lodging, four meals, visit to Mohegan Sun Casino and $20 in slot play.

Cost is $205 for a triple room, $225 for a

double room and $344 for a single room. A non-refundable $25 deposit is due at sign up.

The full balance is due by August 29.

Tickets can be purchased on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 325 Schoolhouse Road.

Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-642-2917 for more information.

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Pizza Night

MANCHESTER - The Whiting United Methodist Church will have a Pizza Night at the church on June 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased after Sunday services or by calling the church office at 732-350-6878.

Ticket price is $8 for adults and children

under 5 years old are free. Dinner includes two slices of pizza from a local vendor, a beverage and homemade desserts. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Please join them for a break from the kitchen – we’ll make dinner for you. Bring the family.

We are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting.

Cedar Glen Lakes To Hold Annual Art Show

WHITING – The Cedar Glen Lakes Art Workshop will hold its 41st Annual Art Show on June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Hall on Michigan Avenue.

The “Arts in the Glen” show will display works in almost all forms of media. A popular feature, the Community Painting Corner, invites everyone at the show to take paintbrush

in hand and add to the big painting on the Workshop’s easel. A raffle will be held and the lucky winner will take home the Community Painting completed at last year’s show. Refreshments and fellowship will be the order of the day.

For more information, contact Gerri Richards at 732-350-0997.

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Get Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Athletic League has set June 10 as this year’s Fishing Derby. The Derby will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pine Lake in the Pine Lake Park section of ManchesterTownship.

Past Derbies have proven to be a tremendous success due to the support of the Mayor, Township Council, Police Department, Public Works and Recreation Department. Volunteers and generous donations from local businesses have made this a great day for our community.

As in past years, the Ocean County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife are supporting this year’s Derby.

The Derby sends an educational anti-drug and alcohol abuse message, and provides fishing education and fun. Manchester PAL will provide fish for children to stock in the lake. This event is for children up to 15 years of age and there is no fee to attend the event. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 18

years or older to participate. Participants must bring their own fishing equipment. Bait will be provided.

To register for the derby, email manchestertownshippal@gmail.com. Please include your name, address, phone number and name/age of the children participating, along with the number of adults attending. You may also fill out a standard white index card with this same information and mail the completed card to: Manchester PAL, P.O. Box 487, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 with Attn: “Fishing Derby.”

Attendance and prize availability may be limited, so do not delay your registration.

There is only one possible prize available per participating child. Registered child must be present during the event and drawing to collect their prize. If anyone would like to donate or volunteer for the event, please send an email or call the Manchester PAL at 732-657-7876 and leave a message.

Bocce Club Trip To Chattanooga

WHITING –The Travel Bocce Club will host a six-day, fi ve-night trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee from October 22 to 27, including overnight lodging to and from Chattanooga, five breakfasts, two dinners, Southern Belle Dinner Cruise, three train rides: Missionary Ridge Local, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, admission to Ruby Falls and Rock City Garden, luggage handling in Chattanooga, taxes, meal gratuities, bus

driver tip, guide tip and motor coach transportation.

Cost is $1,073 for a single room and $814 for a double room. A non-refundable $75 deposit is due at sign up. Travel insurance is available upon request.

Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Village 5 Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

Throwback Thursday Classic Movie Screening For June

MANCHESTER – On June 1 at 1 p.m., the Manchester Branch Library at 21 Colonial Drive will show and discuss the 1945 film “The Clock” in their classic movie program Throwback Thursday, which meets on the first Thursday of the month.

Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice under the clock in Pennsylvania Station. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together encountering a disparate cross-section

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There is no registration for this free adult program. For more information, go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-6577600.

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11-Year-Old Manchester Resident Crowned Grand Champion At Karate Tournament

MANCHESTER – Eleven year old Alexa Neuman of Manchester Township was named Grand Champion at the Kum Sung International Karate Tournament on May 6.

Alexa came in first place in Kata, Breaking, Sparring and Sserium, and third place in Weapons – to take the Grand Champion Award in the Black Belt Division and 10 and 11-year-old Girls Division for placing in all five events.

Kum Sung Karate holds their tournaments twice a year at Toms River Elementary School.

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–Photo courtesy Scott Neuman Alexa Neuman was crowned Grand Champion at the Kum Sung International Karate Tournament on May 6.

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WHITING – The last meeting for the season will be held on June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Please note the change to Monday since the clubhouse will be used for Primary Election voting on our regular meeting date. This meeting will include the installation of officers and refreshments following the meeting.

All those present at last month’s meeting will agree that the birthday party we had was so much fun as we honored those present who were 90 years old or older. Thanks to Peggy Grenville and Maureen Mehrtens and their committee for making the event festive and enjoyable for everyone. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Spring Flea Market so successful. We made over $1,200 for local charities.

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WHITING – Crestwood Village V would like to share the following upcoming events with residents and the community: June 14: Cape May Zoo – Meet in the Village V parking lot, then car pool. It is suggested that each passenger give the driver $10 for gas.

Pre-registration is required.

July 12: Regular meeting with guest speaker Carol Gibbons from Care Givers Volunteers of Central Jersey.

July 27: Baps Robbinsville Temple – A stunningly beautiful temple located on 142 acres.

Meet in the Village V parking lot, then car pool.

selection of gently used and new items. We have a large assortment of different and unique items, greeting cards, lots of jewelry items, books, white elephant items, a large selection of gently used clothes at low prices and a great selection of flower arrangements and wreaths, all hand made by our crafty ladies. You won’t be able to beat the prices. We have a new selection of items for Spring and Summer. You can also grab a cup of coffee and a cookie while you shop. All of the money collected goes to local charities. There will be no Mini-Mart on June 5.

Our sunshine lady Edith Goldstein is ready to send cards to women who are ill, shut-in or who have lost a loved one. Give her a call at 732-350-5675.

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It is suggested that each passenger give the driver $10 for gas. Pre-registration is required.

August 9: Ice Cream Social.

September 9: Artwalk in Smithville – Meet in the Village 5 parking lot, then carpool. It is suggested that each passenger give the driver $10 for gas. Pre-registration is required. Rain date is September 10.

October 27: Chili Cook-Off For more information, find us on Facebook as The Get Together Club or the NJ Crestwood Village Residents Club or email TheGetTogetherClub@hotmail.com.

Annual Patriotic Dance

WHITING – The Resident’s Club at Village VII will host its 5th annual Patriotic Dance on May 26 to honor veterans at Fernwood Hall, 1 Falmouth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music is from 7 to 11 p.m. Line dancers and singles are always welcome.

Wild Rose will play some great music, including a few patriotic tunes. Any veterans that come are asked to wear something to represent their branch of service, and all others should

wear something red, white or blue. Come out, listen to good music, make some new friends and have fun.

Tickets are $15 per person and include burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salads, set ups, snacks, coffee and dessert. BYOB. Tickets are on sale Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse, or by calling Sara at 732-350-0821. Get your tickets early, as they will not be sold at the door.

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OCEAN COUNTY – High school students from Ocean County have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student.

“We are very proud of the achievements of these high school students,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College.

“Supported by their families and schools, they have taken the first important steps on the path toward success. We are counting on these students to make the most of every

opportunity to advance their futures through higher education.”

The following students have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Melissa Amador of Beachwood, Central Regional High School; Sharely Casme of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Chloe Healy of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Jonathan Gomez of Brick, Brick Township High School; Albin Lazaro of Jackson, Jackson Liberty High School; Rosa Linarez of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Charlize Peters of Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Borough High School; and Emily White of Little Egg Harbor, Pinelands Regional High School.

Artist Reception And June Acrylic Painting Exhibit

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library at 21 Colonial Drive will host a reception on June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. for artist Helen Harris, whose acrylic paintings layered with modelling gels to create varied surface textures will be on displaying the library’s meeting room throughout most of June.

Drop in to meet the artist, listen to her discuss her work and share refreshments. There is no

registration for this free event.

Interested parties are also permitted to stop by to view the exhibit during the library’s regular business hours whenever the meeting room is available until it is removed (on June 26 or thereabouts). Calling the library beforehand is recommended.

For more information, call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

JACKSON – The Diabetes Self-Management Program created by Stanford University will be offered at the Meridian Health Village, 27 South Cooks Bridge Road, for six consecutive Fridays – June 2 to July 7 – from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Crestwood Village V Dance

WHITING – The Residents Club of Crestwood Village V will host a dance on June 2 at the Hilltop Clubhouse from 7 to 11 p.m. with music by Peter Libermann.

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Manchester Township Memorial Day Parade Details

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township and the Department of Recreation are proud to announce that the annual Memorial Day Parade has been scheduled for May 29 at World War II Memorial Park in Whiting.

Marchers will begin their journey to the Memorial, located at Lake Road at 10 a.m. from the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue. Once the parade reaches the Memorial, guest speakers will offer remarks commemorating the day.

Parade participants will gather at 9:15 a.m. at Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue.

Groups are invited to march in the parade.

The Township also welcomes all to place wreaths or flowers at the Memorial. Any group that would like to place a wreath at the

Memorial should call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5102 to register.

The tradition continues as Manchester Township invites children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. All children who participate are required to wear a proper bicycle helmet.

We hope to see many of Manchester Township’s residents at this community event honoring those who proudly served our country.

For more information about the Department of Recreation and their many programs, please click the “Department of Recreation” tab on the Manchester Township website at manchestertwp.com.

Annual Manchester Day

WHITING – Manchester Township is celebrating its Annual Manchester Day and Independence Day event on June 24 at 2 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake, 1501 Lake Road.

The event will run all day long, featuring rides for children and adults, free raffles, vendors for food and crafts, games and contests such as limbo, hula hoop and scav-

enger hunts. The event concludes with an amazing fireworks display at dusk.

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WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips: Sands Casino & Outlets in Bethlehem, PA on August 17. Price is $35 and the trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities, a casino bonus of $25 slot play and $5 food voucher. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. A valid government issued ID is required to receive the casino bonus. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:15 p.m.

Peddler’s Village & Lunch at Cock’n Bull Restaurant on October 19. Price is $67 and trip includes shopping time in Peddler’s Village, lunch choice of broiled salmon or chicken marsala, round-trip transportation and all gratuities. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. A $30 deposit is due with reservation and

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Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas Show on November 16. Price is $95 and trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity, sit-down lunch with buffet dessert and the show. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m. A $30 deposit is due with reservation, $35 is due by September 1 and the balance of $30 is due by October 6.

Cape May Holly Tour, Shopping and Lunch at Washington Inn on December 7. Price is $80 and trip includes shopping time in Cape May Holly, trolley tour and lunch choice of salmon or chicken at Washington Inn Restaurant, round-trip transportation and all gratuities. Gather at Unity Hall at 11:45 a.m. and return at 7:15 p.m. A $30 deposit is due with reservation, $25 is due by October 1 and $25 is due by November 3.

New Addition: Sight & Sound “Jesus” Show in Lancaster, PA with lunch at Shady Maple. Price is $125 and trip includes show ticket, buffet lunch at Shady Maple, transportation and all gratuities. There will be time to shop in the gift shop at Shady Maple. “Jesus” is a new action-packed musical adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside Jesus and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return about 8:30 p.m. A $30 deposit due with reservation, $30 is due by September 15, $30 is due by January 5, 2018 and $35 is due by March 10, 2018.

Deposits will only be refunded if the trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. is our weekly Healing Service. People in our surrounding communities are welcome to join us for prayers of healing. We would be honored and delighted to provide you with uplifting and inspirational prayers for whatever needs you might have.

For more information, please call the St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121.

Trip to Grounds For Sculpture

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is having a trip to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Township on May 30. Cost is $44 per person and seating is limited. Call Stefanie for details at 732-950-2904.

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WHITING – Navy Veteran Thomas Tedesco of Whiting received Vietnam and Distinguished Service Medals from Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs during the annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7 at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel.

Thomas Coleman, also of Whiting, who

served in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, received Distinguished Service Medals from Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff during the May 7 Remembrance Day. Tedesco was one of 25 Vietnam veterans honored with commemoration pins marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Anyone interested in applying for the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal or other service medals should call 1-888-865-8387.

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Wear your technology daily. Have it fine-tuned regularly. The results of this study not only stress the importance of wearing your hearing aids daily, but also the importance of monitoring your hearing health through regular evaluations, and recalibrating your devices if any changes to your hearing have occurred.

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JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has once again received recognition for its commitment to quality care and outcomes for its residents and patients.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Pulling An All-Nighter Eases Depression

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You may not even fully recognize depression yourself, but denial of the emotional puzzle pieces will delay your healing. It’s not that hard to piece together depression, as it frequently occurs with chronic fatigue, apathy, forgetfulness, heightened irritability, sudden appetite changes, more frequent headaches or diarrhea. Also, you may not want to put on makeup, go out with friends and people will keep asking you “Are you okay?”

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s ideal to see a good doctor, or a skilled mental health professional to get a proper diagnosis. You certainly don’t want to ride this out alone if you’re having dark thoughts.

I’m just suggesting you get to the bottom of it and find out for sure if you’re dealing with depression or not, so you can treat it accurately. But there is one major caveat to working with your health care provider that you need to be aware of: Almost without fail, you’ll be given a prescription anti-depressant or other psychotropic drug and be sent on your way. Being a ‘rebel pharmacist’ I’ll tell you drugs are not high on my list for depression. I have a longer version of this article at my website that offers more help. For now, I’ll tell you about free and easy ways to ease depression.

Mood Responds to Light Here’s a fast-acting fix for mild depression, just expose yourself to natural light.

It helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a severe depression tied to the

winter blues. This light exposure works at least in part by influencing your internal clock, which is known as your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm rules your sleep cycles, as well as changes in body temperature and cortisol levels.

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We’ve also known for a long time that sleep improves mood. Most people are cranky without sleep, but what if you’re depressed? It seems to have the opposite effect in some of you. Research is showing that you can re-boot your metabolic clock with “Wake Therapy.” This involves getting up four hours earlier than normal, which causes you to fall asleep earlier the next night. It resets your circadian rhythm.

And then there’s “Triple Chronotherapy,” which is where you endure one night of total sleep deprivation, followed by early morning light exposure and then hit the sack 5 or 6 hours earlier than normal. This is worth a try, particularly if your feelings of depression are long standing, or include suicidal thoughts or severe apathy. Remember, medications don’t always work (but please don’t just stop them – that’s dangerous) and Triple Chronotherapy is free and easy to try, so it gets my gold stamp of approval.

My goal today is to give you some hope, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything and every diet… maybe you just need to pull a few all-nighters and it would improve your baseline. It’s a possibility worth exploring if nothing else has helped you.

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New Jersey Natural Gas Encourages Customers To Always Call 811 Before They Dig

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas is reminding homeowners and contractors – whoever is going to dig – to call 811 at least three business days prior to excavating to ensure all public underground utilities are properly marked. It’s free and it’s the law.

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Dialing 811 will connect residents to New Jersey One Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.

Professional locators will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate locations of underground utilities with flags, paint or both.

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“With spring here, and home and business owners eager to start outdoor projects, we strongly encourage everyone to call 811, no matter the size of the project” said Mariellen Dugan, chief operating officer at New Jersey Natural Gas. “Most importantly, by calling 811, homeowners and professionals are making an important decision that can help keep them and their communities safe.”

During National Safe Digging Month, and throughout the year, NJNG encourages homeowners to take the following steps before beginning to dig: Always call 811 at least three, but not more than 10, business days prior to the start of digging, regardless of the depth of the dig or familiarity with the property.

Before digging, confirm the markout has taken place. Yellow indicates the presence of underground natural gas lines.

Respect all markings. Take a photo of the markout because inclement weather may wash away painted markings. Move the location of the project if it is near utility line markings.

Dig with care – hand dig within two feet of marked underground utility lines.

For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit nj1-call.org or the My Safety section of njng.com. In the event of damage to a natural gas pipeline immediately call 911 followed by a call to NJNG at 800-GASLEAK (427-5325).

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NEW JERSEY – All New Jersey public school employees are welcome to join OCREA’s ever increasing membership, currently standing at about 1,300. Ocean County Retired Educators Association, founded in 1959 and affiliated with NJEA, provides retired educators with information via a newsletter and meetings. The four annual luncheons offer members an enjoyable chance to socialize, as well as gather information on issues of importance to them. OCREA trips range from multi-week excursions to day trips.

They not only enhance members’ knowledge but also offer a pleasant change of pace. Remaining trips this year include: the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose (Hayden) Planetarium, Colorado, Cape Cod & Nantucket, Culinary Institute of America, a boat ride on the Hudson River, the American Music Theatre and Longwood Gardens.

The Association works to better its members’ lives and also the lives of others by its charitable functions. Each year, OCREA provides help to others by awarding three scholarships, several major donations to local charities, four food collections and other community actions.

If you are a retired NJ public school employee, you are eligible for membership in OCREA as part of a unified membership with NJREA and NEA Retired.

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Ocean County 4-H Members Compete In State Dog Show

OCEAN COUNTY – 4-H Dog and Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Project Club Members represented Ocean County at the New Jersey State 4-H Dog Show on April 29 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

“The State 4-H Dog Show is an annual event that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4-H dog and Seeing Eye project members from around the state. This educational and competitive event promotes the 4-H dog project and sportsmanship among the participants” says Ocean County 4-H Agent.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library held its 11th Annual Student Film Festival and announced the 2017 winners: Best Commercial: “Roberto’s Dolce Vita”

by Chris Brandsema – Lacey Township High School Best Experimental: “L’Alchemiste” by Christian Smith – Henry Hudson Regional High School Best Documentary (tie): “Cedar Run” by Shannon Lambert – Lenape High School and “Almost Anything Goes” by Chris Melillo – Southern Regional High School Best Music Video & Audience Choice: “Lucid” by Izaius Diaz – Passaic County Technical Institute Best News Coverage: “Hudson News: Paintings” by A my Con rad & Julia D’Aguanno – Henry Hudson Regional School Best School Coverage: “Your Choice, Your Career” by Paola Apolinario, Erika Robertson, Courtney Whyte and Kristalee Estrella – Passaic County Technical Institute Best PSA: “It’s Not The End” by McKenna Samson – Lenape High School Best Silent Film: “Hindsight” by Sean Cuddihy – Middletown High School South Best Short Film: “Trick Question” by David LaPorta – Shore Regional High School Best Stop Motion/Claymation: “Sock Monster” by Vic Pater, Courtney Voehl and Olivia Parauda – Middletown High School South Best Comedy: “Tiny” by Griffin Nagel, Matt King, Goodspeed Ko and Adrian Gibbons – Middletown High School South Best Horror: “Executing Emma” by Shannon McGavin – Henry Hudson Regional School Best Drama: “Heroin Destroys Happiness”

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participated in the State 4-H Dog Show from the Dog Obedience & Grooming 4-H Dog Club included Kylene Stewart, Erin Gerhard, Cheyenne Lowe, Grace Cloos, Grace Hagemann and Alyssa Gerhard, and from Puppy Power Seeing Eye 4-H Club, Emily Smith, Faith Bates, Brook Bates, Kacey England, Terri Docker and Clara Martin.

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Thanks & Sincere Appreciation - To Receptionists Lorraine, Ginger, Marion and Ceil in Activities, at Willow Springs in Brick. No one could be more dependable, reliable, honest, kind and supportive to residents and family members, than you four are!

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Items For Sale Fig Trees - Black, white and brown.

Ten to go. 732-269-4675.

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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) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622.

(25) 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) 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)

Items Wanted

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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)

Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/ servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting.

We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (24)

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)

Help Wanted Glorys Market - Hiring: 16 year olds for register clerk. 18 years old and up for deli. Please call 732-928-0677 or stop by for an application. (t/n) Job Opening - Entry level position on co-op maintence staff in Whiting, NJ. Job duties include garbage collection, housing unit clean up, repairs, technical staff assistance, etc. Familiarity with hand and power tools desirable. Must have a clean drivers license. 40 hour work week.

Includes heath insurance, vacation and sick pay. For more details or schedule an interview call Tom at 732-350-5676, ext. 15.

(25) PT CNA(Weekend Commitment) The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! One PT weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (24) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/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) Bus Drivers - Berkeley Township Schools. Long-term subs CDL-S&P Endorsements-air brakes. Will train. Call Trans.

732-269-1302, ext. 4205.

(22) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(12) Brick/Toms River: Dry Cleaner’s Customer Service Representative: Part time to full time customer service and operations assistant opportunity is available with our dynamic growing team. Excellent compensation and work environment.

Call Tom at 609-668-0072.

(22) Business Opportunity - Work from home. Be your own boss, set your hours. Call 732-773-5078.

(24) 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) Direct Support Professional – Alternatives, Inc. - Now hiring responsible and dedicated candidates for positions working with special needs adults. NewGroup Home in Manchester! FT/ PT Direct Support Professional ($12/hr). Various shifts as well as substitute positions available.

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Experienced Landscaper or Dependable Helper - Good pay. PT. Brick. 732-678-7584.

(25) Now Hiring CNA’s, RN’s, LPN’s, Servers - FT/PT available. Leisure Park, A Five Star Senionr Community. Apply online at careers. fivestarseniorliving.com. Join our team, choose NJ Lakewood.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. 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 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC -Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123. (25) Live-In or Hourly Senior Caregiver Available - Experienced, references, DL, HHA certified, reliable. Call Laura 732-766-7973.

(24) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (25) Gardening Makers/Caretakers E-Z care containers, vegetables, annuals, perennials. Planting design orders. Organic plant care. Experienced master gardeners.

Cost saving personal servcices.

Richard 732-232-8144.

(22) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs.

Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (18) 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.

(25) 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.

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Wellness Phone Service - Easing Loneliness! Receive a reassurance daily call! Reasonable cost. Contact My Buddy at mybuddy660@gmail. com. VA Verified Business. (22) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (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) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (22)

The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible.

NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

(22) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (22) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Program Highlighted Sexual Assault Awareness Month

TOMS RIVER – In recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library held a special interactive program entitled, Sexual Assault: Engaging New Voices on April 25.

The program was hosted in partnership with the Ocean County Library, Health Department, Advisory Commission on the Status of Women and the Long Beach Island Health Department.

“This program helped raise awareness and provided im–Photo courtesy Ocean County Government portant information for fami- Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines presented lies and survivors,” said Free- a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault holder Virginia E. “Ginny” Awareness Month to Dana Ann O’Connor of the Ocean Haines, who serves as liaison County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women. to the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women. “I safety and protecting those we love.” want to thank all the agencies involved and According to the Rape Abuse & Incest the Ocean County Library for hosting this National Network, the nation’s largest program. Knowledge is one of the greatest anti-sexual violence organization, every tools we can have when it comes to our 98 seconds, another sexual assault occurs.

Crestwood Village Garden Club To Meet

WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will meet every Wednesday of each month. For more information, call Linda Long at 732-350-6271.

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41st Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit

TOMS RIVER – From June 10 to July 6, the public is invited to view artwork created by talented Ocean County artists at the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at Ocean County College, Grunin Center Gallery, 2nd floor, (Building #12), OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Professional and non-professional artists 60

years of age or older who are residents of Ocean County will display their original artwork in one of 11 categories, including acrylic painting, craft, digital/computer art, drawing, mixed media, oil painting, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor.

This exhibit will be the public’s opportunity to surround themselves with the beauty and emotion that art is meant to illicit.

All entries awarded first place in the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit are

eligible to enter the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition.

Over the years, many Ocean County artists have gone on to achieve recognition at the state show.

Sponsors of the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit include Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

For information, visit go.ocean.edu/seniors.

BlueClaws To Hold ALS Celebrity Waiter Event

BRICK – The BlueClaws are pleased to hold their 17th annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube, 1036 Cedar Bridge Ave. All proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies.

The ALS Celebrity Waiter Event features BlueClaws players serving as the waiters and BlueClaws coaches serving as the bartenders.

The players will pose for pictures and sign autographs throughout the night, while helping to raise money for a great cause.

20 percent of all bills and 100 percent of all tips will be donated directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. This event has raised over $150,000 for the ALS Association in its first 16 years of existence.

“We are very excited to bring the ALS Celebrity Waiter Event to Quaker Steak & Lube for the first time,” said Jim DeAngelis, Executive Director of BlueClaws Charities and the BlueClaws Director of Community Relations. “This has been our top community event over the last 16 years and we feel it will be even better this year! We’re looking forward to another special event.”

Reservations must be made in advance. To reserve a table, call Quaker Steak & Lube directly at 732-255-5823.

There will also be a 50/50 and a silent auction, with merchandise from both the BlueClaws and Phillies available, again with all proceeds going directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia.

BlueClaws Charities is the official non-profit organization of the Lakewood BlueClaws and supports over 40 Community Partner organizations and hundreds of non-profit organizations and fundraising events each year.

The OceanCares Foundation

OCEAN COUNTY – The OceanCares Foundation is made up of an all-volunteer board of trustees working to raise awareness and funds in support of Ocean Mental Health Services to build a stronger, happier, healthier community.

Some of the services the Foundation has funded include: Pet Therapy Art Therapy Program Equine Therapy Food Pantry CREST Closet (personal hygiene/clothing for consumers in need) Consumer Socialization Programs Consumer Gardening Programs Program Enhancements Continuing Education Workshops for OceanMHS Staff and other Mental Health Professionals If you would like to continue to learn more about the OceanCares Foundation, OceanMHS or how you can get involved, please connect with us at OceanMHS.org or call 732-349-5550.

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RWJBarnabas Health And ShopRite Create KidsFit Program NEW JERSEY – On April 13, RWJBarnabas Health and ShopRite announced they have partnered together to launch a free nutrition and wellness education program available to children and families at ShopRite stores throughout New Jersey and beyond.

Called “KidsFit at ShopRite,” this exciting new program combines the collective visions, expertise and geographic reach of both organizations to create a powerful impact in the state, with the primary goal of preventing childhood obesity.

Children who are overweight or obese are at risk for lifelong health problems including asthma, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, early coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and more. Childhood obesity can be prevented and controlled with proper nutrition and lifestyle modification, which will be taught as part of this initiative.

KidsFit at ShopRite is a free, six-session curriculum-based program taught by ShopRite’s team of in-store registered dietitians that provides children ages seven to 10 and their families with ways to create simple, tasty recipes while discovering the nutritional benefits of different food groups.

Culinary goodies, recipes, and fun giveaways are provided at each class, which are held at local ShopRite stores.

“As our mission is to keep people healthy and to serve as an innovative resource for the communities we serve, this partnership is a perfect match bringing together New Jersey’s largest and most prestigious retail grocery cooperative and the state’s finest health care system,” said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health. “This partnership will allow both of our organizations to leverage resources to reach the youth of New Jersey

and families and instill healthier eating and wellness habits. We are excited to partner with ShopRite to invest in health promotion, community outreach and overall wellness.”

“Our team of registered dietitians developed the KidsFit program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey in 2007 to address the high rates of childhood obesity seen at our health clinic,” said Barbara Mintz, Vice President for Healthy Living and Community and Employee Engagement for RWJBarnabas Health.

“KidsFit is a highly-successful, multi-disciplinary educational model that encourages healthy eating and exercise as a way to both prevent and treat childhood obesity.”

KidsFit at ShopRite will be executed locally by ShopRite dietitians and includes an interactive program which features scavenger hunts through the stores, cooking classes, healthy recipes and nutrition and wellness tips for kids and families.

“We’re honored to work with RWJBarnabas Health to bring the award-winning KidsFit program to life in our stores,” said Natalie Menza-Crowe, MS, RD, Director of Health and Wellness at ShopRite. “RWJBarnabas Health is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry and we’re proud to join forces with them to help fulfill our shared mission of working together to keep communities healthy. We strongly believe that KidsFit at ShopRite is a great program that will delight and entertain kids, while also encouraging and inspiring lifelong healthy eating habits.”

To find a participating ShopRite nearest you, please visit Shoprite.com/KidsFit. To learn more about the KidsFit program and download free recipes, visit RWJBH.org/KidsFit.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Modular Homes Factory Direct: Build Your Home without Breaking the Bank and Save Thousands!

By Michael Vandenberg Although you may not know what a modular home is, you’ve definitely seen them before.

While “stick-built” homes are constructed on the location they’ll permanently reside, a modular home is one that is built in a factory and then delivered in sections to the site. Building your home the modular way is not only quicker than the old-fashioned method, but it’ll save you thousands of dollars. How? Modular Homes Factory Direct owner Janice Pfefferkorn and marketing director Dennis met me at their office to talk about the modular home phenomenon.

Janice’s experience with home building goes back to the eighties, when she was a regular builder constructing standard houses and selling them to the public.

Through six years of work, she became familiar with modular homes and became an expert at seeing them through to completion. Back then, however, was when they were often labeled “cookie cutter houses” because of their uniform features. Janice recalls when “we had six models.

You picked one and we built it.”

But after how far the modular home industry soon advanced, “we had to break the myth because when people saw them coming down the road on a

flatbed, they’d think, ‘Oh, that’s a trailer.’” However, they always built a quality product and as time passed and technology improved, modular homes became large and highly customizable even more so than a stick-built house. Nowadays, it’s not that uncommon for an 8,000 square foot modular home to get put up.

At a certain point, Janice noticed that 80 percent of the work was being done at the factory, giving the builder at the site not much to

do. It was then that she decided to start Modular Homes Factory Direct, where you become the builder while Janice walks you through the process every step of the way. By cutting out the middle man, Janice sells the modular homes from the factory directly to you. So that 25-35 percent profit margin for the builder goes in your pocket. Not only do you save roughly $60 to $100 per square foot opposed to a stick-

built home, but you’re in charge of the project and can customize the home from its inception.

Janice explained that factory manufacturing and delivery erection as a rule of thumb will cost $65 to $68 per square foot.

The next step is finishing, which includes the basement, pilings, and electrical and plumbing connections. That typically runs $40 per square foot. So as a general rule of thumb, building a modular home with Janice will cost about $108 per square foot. By comparison, a stick-built home from a builder will cost a minimum of $175-$225 per square foot! When you think about those numbers for the whole house, Modular Homes Factory Direct will easily save you thousands of dollars.

But how exactly is a modular home built at the factory? It’s a tried and true method that’s been practiced hundreds of times in the indoor, weatherproof facility. The house moves section by section in the factory like an assembly line, but at a patient, deliberate pace. To ensure quality, “we always use name-brand products,” said Janice. The houses are built from the inside-out rather than outside-in.

The advantage to that is nothing is wasted and everything can be controlled exactly to specifications.

O ne ad vantage on the electrical side, for example, is that, “we can actually seal all the outlets while we’re building it, fo r energy e f f i c i e n c y.

There are many times when you’re in an expens i ve st i c kbuilt home and you feel cold air coming out of an outlet. Well

that’s because they don’t have the opportunity to seal it like we do.” Modular home building is essentially how you build any other product. “When you close the doors to a car, it’s vacuum-sealed,” because everything is pre-assembled in a factory and put together exactly as designed.

You don’t make the unibody of a car and then try to make the seats inside of it, so why build a house that way?

Have you ever been sitting in the living room, trying to watch TV, but you can’t hear because your kids are running around upstairs?

The reason why it can be so loud is because the second level floor is also the first floor ceiling. A modular home instead “has 1’9” of space between the sections because it’s separate components. So you never hear the person upstairs,” she explained.

There are many advantages to building a modular home, which made them particularly convenient for people who unfortunately needed to rebuild

after Hurricane Sandy. Helping the victims was bittersweet for Janice. On the one hand, “I had one man come in with an X-Box box with all his stuff inside who said, ‘In here is my life.’” They were feeling lost with the rebuilding process and “couldn’t wrap their heads around all the paperwork”. But with the modular home system, there was less red tape and someone to guide them through the rebuilding process.

“The best part of my day was when I was setting their house, being there and watching them standing there and crying, because they couldn’t believe they were getting their home back. It was very rewarding.”

No matter the circumstances, Modular Homes Factory Direct is ready to stand with you and guide you in building your very own home that meets and exceeds all building codes. Ready to learn more? Give them a call at 732255-4160 or visit their website at FDMH.com and get your new modular home set!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of May 20 - May May 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): While you are busy barking up the wrong tree, you might ignore all the other trees in the forest.

Suspicions could get the worst of you or you may be distracted by unrealistic goals in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Practice being practical. In the week to come don’t take on extra duties or volunteer for more responsibilities than you can handle. You may have enough on your plate to do properly without inviting criticism.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Anchor your feet firmly on the ground and keep your head out of the clouds. You may not be adept at business affairs and could easily be confused by unrealistic strategies. Watch the clock and be on time this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You only get past something if you wait until the coast is clear.

You might run into a roadblock or frustrations in the first half of the week. You will get more accomplished after the middle of the week is past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use tortoise tactics to triumph at the races. Remember that the tortoise beat the hare through sheer tenacity. You may find that forcing any key issue or initiating a confrontation can cause trouble in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your friends close and enemies closer. You could be in for an unwanted surprise in the week ahead if you ignore problems close to home. A partner may give you a head’s up about a beneficial financial situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Touch base with the most trustworthy advisors. Ask for advice on troubling matters before you make a move. You may find inspiration right in your own backyard and grow closer to a friend in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a time and place for everything. A desire to be seen as dependable or a preoccupation with popularity could be a prime motivating factor in the week ahead. You risk making the wrong move at the wrong time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week unfolds remember to cross your “T”s and dot your “I”s. You may need to be more careful and more perfect than usual. There is a danger of being the subject of disapproval or causing offense.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you tell it “like it is” you may be considered a Wiz. Your fact checking methods and a high degree of accuracy may highlight your genius. Pursue friendships rather than amorous hookups in the week to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to criticisms. Accept the necessity of a few negatives as a positive step in your road to perfection.

Be tolerant of other people’s opinions in the week to come and keep the lines of communication fully open.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If it isn’t broken don’t fix it. In the week ahead your faulty intuitions may tell you it is time for drastic changes. Assess key situations at leisure and you will realize it would be foolish to change what is working well.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen The ‘Secret’ To Spago’s Meatballs

By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs!

It wasn’t a very big leap, I must admit, to offering meatballs as a casual lunch specialty at Spago. Our guests loved them so much, though, that to this day they often demand the dish even when we dare to take it off the menu.

The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying.

That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like.

The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could.

Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef!

JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl.

Add the milk, submerging the bread.

Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until glossy but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture.

Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly.

Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

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

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