2017-06-24 - The Toms River Times

Vol. 13 - No. 9

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Cam Dineen’s Hockey Dream Lives On

| June 24, 2017

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–Photo courtesy the North Bay Battalion.

Cam Dineen takes to the ice.

By Chris Christopher NHL - in 2018-19.

TOMS RIVER – Cam “It will be a process,” Dineen, the Toms River he said. “Once you get High School North se- your chance, you have nior, has signed an en- to make sure they know try level contract with you can stay.” the Arizona Coyotes Dineen played in 29 of the National Hockey games in 2016-17 with League. Dineen was the North Bay Battalion selected on the third of the Ontario Hockey round (68th overall) by League. He put home the Coyotes in the 2016 six goals and handed NHL Entry Draft. out eight assists for 14 “It has been a dream of points. He was charged mine since I was a little with eight penalty minkid,” Dineen said. “As I utes. The OHL consists became older, I realized of junior players under I was on the right path. the age of 20.

It is becoming more of “The OHL contains a reality. When I was all of the best players drafted, I realized the in Ontario and the East dream was that much Coast of the United closer. The time it takes States,” Dineen said. to become an N HL “The season began a litplayer is different for tle rough and the team everyone. It takes the was not doing well. average player two to You have to be patient three years to get their and keep putting up the shot in the NHL. It is numbers. That is what different for everyone, Arizona is expecting depending on the needs of me.” of the team.”

The 6-foot Dineen, a Dineen hopes to begin defenseman, tore the play in the American medial collateral ligaHockey League - the ment in his right knee minor league of the (Hockey - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Vo-Tech Each winter the Performing Arts Academy presents a major musical production.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – In a cooperative effort, the Performing Arts Academy, currently headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, will be moving to a brand new building that will be built on the campus of Ocean County College, officials said.

The Performing Arts Academy is a wing of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system. The academy offers four

Arcades OK’d At Mall

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An ordinance regulating where arcades can do business in town was expanded to include the Ocean County Mall at the latest Township Council meeting.

The old ordinance defines “amusement games” and confines it to a spot in Ortley Beach. It is described on the ordinance as “the area immediately along the easterly side (Arcade - See Page 4)

majors: theater, vocal, dance and audio engineering, while other Vo-Tech schools focus on other elements, such as culinary or marine science.

It is currently housed at the Joint Base, but county officials said they have no interest in continuing the lease when it expires. Freeholder Joseph Vicari said the 50,000-squarefoot building would provide more room than (Vo-Tech - See Page 20)

Every Drop Counts Scout Donates Rain Barrels

By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – Girl Scout Jillian Peslak recently earned her Silver Award by donating 11 rain barrels she designed with fellow troops to the Ocean County Master Gardeners.

The barrels, which are painted bright blue and carefully designed with flowers, butterflies, tomatoes, dragonflies, rainbows, caterpillars and (Barrels - See Page 5)

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Hockey: Continued From Page 1 halfway through the season during game action.

“I was coming up the middle of the ice,” he said. “I made a pass and got hit knee to knee with an opposing player. My knee buckled. During an MRI exam a week later, I learned the MCL was torn and that I would need surgery (he was under the knife for almost two hours). At first, the injury hurt a lot. Once I got into the trainer’s room and iced it up and it was fine. My team’s trainer felt it was a sprain.

“The Arizona trainers said the MCL is the least important ligament in the knee.

They were glad it was not the anterior cruciate ligament.”

Dineen spent his time off the ice working with a North Bay trainer.

“I did exercises to get my quadriceps and hamstrings going,” he said. “I eventually did some squats and dead lifts, rode the bike and ran in order to get all of the muscles in my knee back in working order.”

These days, Dineen sports a clean bill of health.

“It is 100 percent,” he said. “I would have been medically cleared by the doctors to play if we had made the playoffs. I was cleared to play during the final week of the regular season. Since I was cleared, I have been training and skating on the knee. Everything is good. I feel I gained a lot of strength from the rehabilitation program.”

There will be few - if any - days at the

beach this summer for Dineen. He will be off to camp in Arizona on June 25. He will be working out all of July and part of August with the Coyotes’ strength and conditioning coach and their skating guru.

“I feel pretty good mentally,” he said.

“This is a pretty exciting time. Arizona has given me things to work on. They feel I need to become stronger to help me with my defensive play. They don’t feel my skating is bad, but they feel it can be better. I will work on a little bit of everything with my skating. They feel my skating can be much better if I put in the work with my skating coach.”

Dineen enjoyed a productive 2015-16 season with North Bay. He netted 13 goals and dished off 46 assists for 59 points in 68 games. He registered the second-highest points among OHL defensemen. He was named to the OHL’s all-rookie team.

And he tied for second in the voting for the OHL Rookie of the Year.

“My hockey sense and skill get me involved in the offense,” he said. “You have to be able to read the play and pass the puck well. That requires a lot of hockey sense. You have to be able to move the puck up the ice and jump into the play.”

The 195-pound Dineen left North after his freshman year to pursue his options in junior ice hockey. As a youngster, he played with the Blackhawks of the Toms River Hockey Club. He continued his career with the Bridgewater-based New Jersey Rockets and was off to the OHL. Dineen hails from an ice hockey family.

His father, Kevin, played for North’s Mariners. A brother, Ryan, competes for North and the Brick Township-based Jersey Shore Whalers. A cousin, Colby Dineen, played for Toms River East and the Brick Hockey Club. Another cousin, Chris Dineen, is a member of the Brick Hockey Club and attends Toms River Intermediate School East. An uncle, Kevin Dineen, grew up in hockey-oriented Buffalo and played for Ocean County College

and East Stroudsburg University.

Cam Dineen took to the ice at the age of four, participating in a learn-to-skate program. His dad was a member of the Blackhawks’ program and got his son playing ice hockey at the age of five.

“I liked it right away,” Cam Dineen said.

“My dad said I loved the game. We practiced at six in the morning on Sundays.

I hated to go to practice, but every little kid hated to go to practice.”

–Photo courtesy the Arizona Coyotes.

Arcade: Continued From Page 1 of State Highway 35 North between First and Sixth avenues.”

The amendment passed by the council would add the Ocean County Mall as an

allowable location. A potential tenant had looked into opening at the mall, but the old ordinance forbade it.

The Ocean County Mall used to have an arcade, called the Game Room, many years ago. That arcade closed years before the ordinance limiting their locations was created.

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Barrels: Continued From Page 1 suns, will be used in the Master Gardeners’ community garden at Ocean County Park to collect rainwater. All food grown in the garden is donated to local food pantries.

“Last year, they raised and gleaned 15,000 pounds for the foodbanks,” said Master Gardener Mike Miller.

That includes a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs, including ethno-centered vegetables like hot peppers that are grown to satisfy the rising Hispanic population.

“It really is a labor of love,” said Miller.

Why Rain Barrels?

Rain barrels are a way to trap and store recycled rainwater to use for maintaining a garden. According to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, about an inch of rain collected over a 1,000-square foot roof will yield 600 gallons of stored water.

Jillian, who lives in Manchester near Pine Lake, said the idea to create rain barrels came from her past experiences as a nature lover.

“When I was a Junior Naturalist at Cattus Island, every year they entered a rain barrel painting contest and then afterwards the rain barrels would be displayed outside at the nature center and they would actually be used, and that really got me thinking,” said Jillian.

The barrels she used for this project came from Ocean Spray Cranberries, which Jillian and her family picked up at a facility in Pennsylvania.

“Ocean Spray Cranberries uses them to hold

The Toms River Times, June 24, 2017, Page 5 their juices, but they don’t reuse them, so if you ask they’ll give them to you.”

One of the reasons they chose them is because they’re already food grade. She said they were blank barrels, but had stickers on them for what kind of juice was inside. Most of the designs were pre-drawn on the barrels freehand by Jillian and other Girl Scouts who helped with the project.

“The dragonfly almost looks 3D on there,” said Miller, “We get a lot of dragonflies in here.”

Donation Day Jillian’s dad Peter unloaded the rain barrels from a pickup truck at the community garden in Ocean County Park, to a chorus of oohs and ahhs from her friend and fellow Girl Scout Alex Jacobs, sister Emily, brother Noah, mom Tasha and grandma Debbie Browning, who made the trip from Wisconsin for the occasion.

Miller and fellow Master Gardener Georgina Price gave the family a tour of the community garden, which was green and sprouting with crops like peas, garlic, beets, carrots, tomatoes, beans, peppers, radishes and blueberries, letting the group pick asparagus and snap peas right off the plants for a taste.

The Master Gardeners tend to the garden about three times a week, and then as the season grows on, bring it to local food pantries and donate it. They just got done harvesting their asparagus, which Miller said is very easy to grow once it gets started. Herbs are another important crop in the garden, which grows basil, oregano and chives, and others.

The amount of herbs has been increasing

every year.

“They appreciate them a lot when we drop them off at the food banks because they don’t get herbs,” said Miller.

The ethno-centered vegetables have also been appreciated in the community. “In Lakewood there’s a huge Hispanic population and a lot of them go to the food banks,” said Miller, specifically to Catholic Charities, Mary’s Table in Point Pleasant and St. Anthony Claret Church across the street from Ocean County Park, which suffered a fire to its food pantry a few months ago.

“It’s literally feast or famine. You might come in here one Monday and have 50 or 60 pounds of ripe tomatoes and that goes right out, and another day you may only be

picking two or three pounds of herbs,” said Miller, adding that two or three pounds of herbs is still a huge bag of herbs.

What’s Next?

Jillian graduated from Manchester Township Middle School on Tuesday and will attend the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Stafford Township in the fall. Her family is excited to see what projects she will work on next.

“We love lakes and nature and frogs and you name it,” said her mom Tasha.

For her Gold Award, Jillian may explore something a little more close to home, when it comes to sustainability issues with Manchester’s three lakes – Harry Wright, Pine and Lakehurst.

–Photo by Sara Grillo Georgina Price, Mike Miller, Girl Scout Jillian Peslak, James Digney and Vickie Monks pose by rain barrels at the community gardens.

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

Freeholders: Leave Fourth Of July Fireworks To The Pros

Freeholder Forum From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – As Ocean County’s communities prepare for the traditional Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks are once again a hot topic for the upcoming holiday weekend that celebrates the founding of our nation.

However, to safely enjoy the noise and kaleidoscope of colors, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals.

“Do not travel out of state

and buy fireworks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

“Many types of fireworks look like toys and are marketed towards children, when they are anything but for kids.”

Possession of fireworks by anyone but a licensed professional is a disorderly person’s offense, but possession with the intent to sell is a fourth-degree offense, with a possible maximum penalty of 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

“Every year we hear reports about people being injured by illegal fireworks,” Vicari said. “There is no reason anyone should risk setting off illegal fireworks with so many professional shows scheduled around the county.”

A list of holiday fireworks shows is posted on the Ocean County Homepage at co. ocean.nj.us and the Ocean County Tourism website at www.oceancountytourism. com.

According to federal statistics, fireworks injure nearly 10,000 people every year throughout the United States.

The vast majority of those injuries occur during the two weeks leading up to and following July 4.

“We have seen reports across the country of people who have seriously in-

jured themselves because the seemingly harmless firecracker they were holding suddenly exploded in their hand or near their face,” Vicari said.

With many towns in Ocean County hosting shows during the holiday weekend, Vicari warned that residents should leave their pets at home.

“Many dogs and other animals are terrified of the loud noises made by fireworks,” Vicari said.

The Humane Society of the United States has released guidelines on how to protect animals during the holiday weekend: • Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.

• Do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health

effects – even death – in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.

• Keep your pets inside at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you have removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at a normal volume to keep them company while you are attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.

• If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4 for ways to help

alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.

• Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally would not leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain risking injury or death.

• Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners.

“By following these simple rules, we make sure the holiday is enjoyable for both our family and our pets,” Vicari said.

Congressman MacArthur Applauds EPA Grants For Barnegat Bay From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur

NEW JERSEY – The Environment Protection Agency announced that Ocean County College will receive a grant of $101,352 to implement the strategic plan for the Barnegat Bay Partnership. The partner-

ship works to improve water quality, protect the natural habitat and living resources, and support sustainable human uses of the Barnegat Bay estuary.

“As an Ocean County resident and active boater, I’ve

seen firsthand the value that the bay provides to Ocean County and I understand the issues Barnegat Bay faces,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Since taking office, I’ve been a strong protector of the bay and have con-

sistently supported fully funding the National Estuaries Program, as well as reauthorizing the program.

I’m thankful that the EPA has provided these grants that will help preserve the bay for future generations.”

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Toms River North Seniors Work Side-By-Side With Police

–Photo courtesy Toms River Police Toms River North Seniors Abel Bomtempo and Dylan Bonilla.

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Two Toms River High School North seniors definitely made the most of their Community Action Program this year, also known as CAP, which is a special course offered to 12th grade students by the school district – similar to an internship. It allows students to voluntarily earn up to 10 credits through educational experiences gained out in the community, experiences that would not necessary be generated in the classroom.

Abel Bomtempo and Dylan Bonilla were selected to work side-by-side with the Toms River Police Department starting in September 2016 and have been volunteering there six hours each week, working with officers hands-on in the Administrative Bureau, Detective Bureau, Operations Bureau, Dispatch Center, Municipal Court, Municipal Jail, Records Room and Property Room. The two high school seniors first learned about the history of the depart-

ment, and then immersed themselves in the day-to-day operations of a police officer, such as scanning personnel items into a computer server, archiving police reports and attended training on topics like risky motor vehicle stops and fraud detection.

Bomtempo and Bonilla also participated in fundraising events with police officers, such as the recent Pros vs. Heroes Flag Football Game in Seaside Heights on May 20, where Toms River Police Officers faced off against former professional football players. The course will wrap up at the end of June.

“These two students, who are interested in a career in the law enforcement field, have been given the opportunity to explore different life choice paths through the program,” said Police Chief Mitchell Little.

There’s a flip side in it for the Toms River Police Department, too, who get to stay connected with the youth of the community in a positive way.

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Recovery International Can Help You Help Yourself

TOMS RIVER – Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Recovery is a non-profit volunteer-run organization, and you are welcome at any meeting. Participation and free-will donations are strictly voluntary.

The Recovery Method is a compilation of many simple yet practical coping techniques.

To gain inner peace, members learn how to change the way they react to the people and situations they have no control over. Members also learn how to identify and manage nega-

tive thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to emotional distress and stress related physical symptoms. The techniques are learned through regular attendance at meetings, studying the Recovery literature and daily practice. Learn more about the Recovery Method at recoveryinternational. org. Meetings are held weekly. There is no required fee, and no reservations are necessary.

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The Toms River Recovery group meets at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River every Wednesday in Room 6 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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LAKEWOOD – The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, the theatrical arm of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer, will present the musical Hairspray.

Performances will be on July 14 at 7:30 p.m., July 15 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16 at 2 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. The 1950’s are out and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore and the lovable plus-size

teen, Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!

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Upcoming Support Groups At Community Medical Center

TOMS RIVER – Healing occurs on the physical level, as well as the mental, emotional, and spiritual level. With this in mind, Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, offers a variety of support groups to meet the emotional needs of the community we serve: 2nd Voice (Laryngectomy Support Group) meets every Monday at 2 p.m. at Riverwood 1, Riverwood Plaza at 67 Route 37 West. Individual counseling is also available upon request. 732-557-3210. This group will meet July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

All Cancers Support Group is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted, in the Oncology Resource Library, located in the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West.

732-557-2702. The next meeting is August 30.

Bariatric Support Group meets on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise noted, following the Bariatric Surgery Overview & Treatment Options Seminar at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium at Community Medical Center at 99 Highway 37 West. 732-5578966. The group will meet July 10.

Bipolar Disorder Support Group is held every Wednesday and Friday, from 7-9 p.m. in the Auditorium at Community Medical Center at 99 Highway 37 West. 732-534-2314.

Breast Cancer Support Group is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted in the Radiation Oncology Department at

Community Medical Center at 99 Highway 37 West.

732-557-2702. The next meeting is August 30.

Caregivers Support Group is held on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. and the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Riverwood 1, Riverwood Plaza at 67 Route 37 West. Individual counseling is also available upon request. 732-5573210. The group will meet July 13.

Diabetes Support Group will have monthly meetings on the third Monday of every month, at 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Diabetes at Riverwood Plaza, Building 1, Third Floor, 67 Route 37 West and features a different topic each month. 732-349-5757.

The group will meet on July 17.

Insulin Pump Support Group is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Center for Diabetes at Riverwood Plaza, Building 1, Third Floor, 67 Route 37 West and features a different topic each month. 732-349-5757. June 18 is the next meeting.

Prostate Cancer Support Group is held on the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at Riverwood 1, Riverwood Plaza at 67 Route 37 West. Individual counseling is also available upon request. 732-5573210. The group will meet on June 15.

Relaxation Support Group meets every Friday at 1 p.m. in the Oncology Resource Library, located in the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We all experience fatigue or low energy at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is temporary like after an all-nighter, or a bout with the flu. Whatever the cause, fatigue is difficult to deal with. Also, one common but overlooked reason for fatigue is a missed diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Today, I’ll share my secrets for natural and effective ways to improve energy without Starbucks (wink): B complex. A deficiency of the B vitamins harms your adrenal glands and is a frequent cause of fatigue and depression.

There’s even a synthetic B vitamin made in very high doses and sold by prescription for depression called Deplin. B Complex is profoundly useful to make neurotransmitters and generate ATP energy production via the Krebs cycle. You need B12 to support thyroid production and get rid of homocysteine.

Licorice Root. This ancient herbal adaptogen doesn’t care how you got fatigued, it only seeks to fix your exhausted adrenal glands by increasing your energy and endurance. Because licorice stimulates the production of cortisol, it also boosts thyroid hormone.

One cup of licorice root tea per day might be all you need. Using it for too long, or taking too much will induce headaches and hypertension.

Ashwagandha. Also known as Indian ginseng, this herb over a few weeks activates T4 to T3 thyroid conversion (good!) which improves energy and fat-burning capabilities. But ashwagandha should be taken at night -at least at first- because it causes drowsiness for

many people.

Tyrosine. Your body uses tyrosine, an amino acid, to make thyroid hormones which improve brain power and energy.

Tyrosine is in many popular energy drinks and thyroid supplements. Dosage varies greatly from person to person, so start with 75 to 100 mg once or twice during daytime hours or it can cause insomnia. You can always increase from there. You’ll know you get too much if you feel shaky or get a racy heartbeat (similar to excessive caffeine).

Oat straw (Avena sativa). Known best as an effective tonic for hemorrhoids, oat straw may gently support thyroid function which in turn provides energy and fat-burning compounds. It has a lot of natural calcium which helps your muscles and bones. In animals, oat straw triggered release of luteinizing hormone (LH) which increases testosterone and impacts ovulation.

Salads and Greens. Eating steamed or sautéed greens is perfect, and of course a salad a day! The green color of romaine lettuce, chard and collards comes from natural chlorophyll. There are also supplements and powdered drink formulas that contain seaweeds or cereal grasses which contain chlorophyll. This rapidly cleans your cells and creates energy.

Still want more energy? There are coffee alternatives such as teas (black or green), coffee berry fruit extract, yerba mate shots and guayusa (gwhy-you-sa) drinks and teas which all act similar to coffee in that they are stimulating, but milder.

These are nice because they have their own specific set of herbal health benefits.

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Vo-Tech: Continued From Page 1 the school currently has, allowing for more students.

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New Jersey will provide 40 percent of the construction cost, or $10.6 million.

The Ocean County Freeholders provided $8 million. OCC allocated $2 million to be used to pay down interest costs if necessary. However, Freeholder John Bartlett said the county would float the bond for the construction of the academy, leaving the college with no direct debt.

According to a press release from Ocean County College, the remaining $8 million will come from a donation from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. The foundation is a private family philanthropic fund that supports a variety of healthcare,

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Two police officers were cleared in the shooting of a man who threatened them with an object that turned out to be a television remote while attempting a “suicide by cop.”

The case stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2016 shooting of Russell Bauer. At 6:42 p.m., a 911 operator received a phone call from a man identified as “Russ.” He told the operator that a man dressed in a black t-shirt, hat, blue jeans and boots was walking in the area of Christian Court with a gun.

Three officers responded to the scene.

They encountered a man that fit the descr iption near the intersection of Christian Court and Sand Creek Lane.

education, and artistic causes.

“On behalf of Linda and myself and Jeremy and the entire Foundation, we are so proud to support this work,” said Jay Grunin, a co-founder of the foundation, in a release. “It is my audacious hope to create a major cultural hub in New Jersey with this cutting edge academy and the theater on the OCC campus.”

The mission of the Performing Arts Academy is to provide an academically challenging education for creatively gifted high school students, according to the vo-tech.

“The curriculum is rigorous and the students are expected to think critically and creatively,” said OCVTS Superintendent William Hoey. “This new academy will benefit both the high school and college students. We will be sharing the classroom space and can use the other amenities at the college.”

Students learn more than just the performing arts at the academy, according

to Hoey. They take regular curriculum as well, and there are college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement classes offered.

Space was one concern that prompted the move, but not the only one. Security at the base has increased since OCVTS renovated Hangar 1 to house the Performing Arts Academy, he said.

“It’s more difficult to do things on a secure military base,” he said.

High School And College Students Together By having the high school on the college property, students will have access to college courses and facilities, like the library and student center, OCC College President Jon Larson said in a press release.

“Once they complete the academy curriculum, students will be awarded OCC’s associate degree and will be half way to a bachelor’s degree – all for a fraction of the tuition cost of a university degree,”

Officers Cleared In Shooting

He had his hand behind his back and was “standing in an assertive stance,” according to police.

Officers commanded him to show his hands and he refused. Then, he quickly swung his hand from behind his back and pointed a black object in the direction of the officers. Believing it was a gun, two officers fired on him and hit him twice. The black object turned out to be a television remote.

The man was soon identified as Russell Bauer. On his ambulance ride to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, he informed medics and two other officers in the ambulance that he had called police with the intention of committing suicide by cop.

After he was treated for his injuries, det e ct ives f rom t he Ocea n Cou nt y Prosecutor’s Office interviewed him at the hospital. He informed officers he was living in Levittown, PA. He met a woman online, and moved in with her at a Seaside Heights motel. The situation did not work out, and he found himself homeless for a bit before winding up at the Red Carpet Inn in Toms River.

He further told officers that his original intention was to overdose on heroin but he did not have the money for it.

So, he walked more than 6 miles to his ex-girlfriend’s neighborhood to have police end his life.

Bauer then corroborated every detail of the police officers’ testimony, but from

Larson said. micromediapubs.com In sharing locations and facilities, there would be high school students spending time with college students.

Hoey said that they don’t anticipate any issues. There has been a high tech high school on the campus of Brookdale Community College since 1991 without any issues regarding the two age groups mingling.

Students will have an option to pursue an Associate’s degree upon graduation.

This means that they would be starting a four-year college as a junior. Would they be emotionally mature enough at age 17 or 18 to be taking on junior-level courses and interacting with other juniors and seniors?

“It’s certainly a concern,” Hoey said.

He added that the vo-tech has connections with Rutgers University and other schools so that students are getting their credits and moving on to those. They haven’t seen problems with those students when they move on.

his own point of view.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office investigated the use of fatal force, even though Bauer survived the shooting, and established that it was legally justified. Then, the Office of the Attorney General reviewed the case, and issued a statement that it agreed that it was justified.

Meanwhile, Bauer was charged with creating a false public alarm and was jailed in lieu of $25,000 bail. The state recommended he receive a mental health evaluation and 180 days in jail as a condition of his probation. On June 9, he was sentenced to two years of probation with mental health counseling and given credit for 200 days of jail time.

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Want To Buy - 2 BR home in Brick/Toms River area. Reasonable. Will refurbish. Call Maria 201-310-2150.

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Housekeeping Position - For busy campground. 40 hours per week.

Weekends a must. Wading Pines Camping Resort. 609-726-1313. (26)

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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)

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!

(25) Texas Hold’en Player Wanted Friday’s 5 to 8 p.m. Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-408-5258.

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Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) 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.

(29) 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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Help Wanted PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s / CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further!

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. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery.

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Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (30) Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview.

(30) RN, LPN, CNA Positions available - For all shifts. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Fax resume 732-349-8036.

(25) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM 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 (28) Custodian Wanted - Part-time evenings 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For Active adult community Clubhouse. Fax resume to 732-350-2838 or call 732-350-2656.

(27) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100.

(34) P/T Driving Instructor Wanted - 10 years driving experience.

Clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for info.

(29) Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o w/e), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

The 32 hour week position offers full benefits. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30) CDL Driver – PT The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will be doing local shuttle runs as well as resident day trips. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.Position will work an average of 20-25 hours a week. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

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.

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(27) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

(28) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

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(28) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (27) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) 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.

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Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900.

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Toms River Residents Graduate From Albright College

TOMS RIVER – Several Toms River re side nt s g r a du at e d f rom A lbr ig ht College in Reading, Pennsylvania this May: Michael Capog na g raduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration: International Business & Marketing Lucas Martire graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Kevin Mason graduated with a Bachelor

of Arts Degree in Crime And Justice Trevor Mastria graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry Founded in 1856, Albright College educates creative, curious students to become adaptable, global citizens who discover and reach their full potential.

The college’s f lexible interdisciplinary curriculum encourages students to combine majors and disciplines to create individualized academic programs.

Meadows Of Lake Ridge Trips

WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge will take the following charity trips: September 26: Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Trip in includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and $5 food coupon.

November 28 to 30: Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino. Trip includes transportation, accommodations, driver gratuity,

baggage handling, t wo f ull buffets, vouchers, $30 free slot play and a visit to Foxwoods Casino with comps. Cost is $300 per person.

February 7 to 18: 11-day Panama Sunfarer on Holland American Zuiderdam sailing from Ft. Lauderdale. Cost is $1,399 plus airfare.

For information and reservations, call Charles at 609-978-0970.

Sip & Savor Wine Tasting Networking Event

TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, along with the Ocean County Board of Realtors, invites the community to join them for their Sip & Savor Wine Tasting Networking Event on Thursday, June 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.at Insectropolis,

SECTION 3 BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Gary F Gardner, Inc. in conjunction with Toms River Associates, LLC, is preparing to carry out a 5 Building 49 Unit Family Housing project in the Toms River area known as Toms River Family Apartments. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available, but not limited to: • Laborers • Carpenters • MEP Professionals • Equipment Operators • Painters • Insulators • Masons and Bricklayers • Roofers and Exterior Specialties • Landscapers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis.

The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of qualified low-and very low-income job seekers will be provided to contractors.

Any person residing or located in or near the Toms River area may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project in writing. All job inquiries and resumes should be sent to the following: FAX: 609-654-1890 PHONE: 609-781-3695 EMAIL: opportunities@garygardner.com MAIL: PO Box 599 Medford, NJ 08055 Attn: Job Opportunities - Toms River Apartments

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Free Family Movies On The Beach

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Free Movies on the Beach return every Sunday and Tuesday at dusk. Movies are located on Carteret Avenue and audience members will be seated on the beach. Schedule is as follows: July 9: The Secret Life of Pets July 11: Big Hero 6 July 16: The Wild Life July 19: The Lego Batman Movie July 23: Storks

July 25: The Angry Birds Movie July 30: Finding Dory August 1: Wreck-It Ralph August 6: Moana August 8: Monsters University August 13: Despicable Me 2 August 15: Minions August 20: The BFG August 22: Sing August 27: Finding Nemo August 29: Beauty & The Beast

Kites & Castles Every Thursday

LAVALETTE – The Lavallette Business Association presents Kites & Castles every Thursday at 7 p.m. starting June 29 at Philadelphia Avenue Beach.

Join us for a themed sand castle contest and kite flight. There will be a grand prize winner every week, plus prizes for all participants.

Dates and themes for the summer include: June 29: Best of Summer

July 6: 4th of July July 13: Sea Creatures July 27: Disney August 3: Outer Space August 10: Zoo Animals August 17: Cartoons August 24: Back to School Visit enjoylavalette.com for more information.

Tweens Crayon Art Class

TOMS RIVER – A new art program called Tweens Crayon Art is on June 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of colorful canvas crayon art. In this class we will be melting crayons to create a liquid wonder-

land of colorful wax. You will be able to create your very own one of a kind wax painting.

Fee is $10 per person for Program #1814664A. Activity is for tweens ages 12-15 years of age. Contact oceancountyparks.org or 732-506-9090 for more information.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law You Can’t Make This Stuff Up – Part II

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea and Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates

Summer is about...

Jersey Corn

& Tomatoes

Nothing’s better than a local favorite!

Our Family Farm Market is open!

Buy Direct From Your Local Grower & Save!

Come and enjoy fresh, sweet corn and tomatoes, as well as fresh summer fruits and vegetables, local honey, fresh baked goods, farm fresh eggs & so much more!

Also visit our beautifully designed “Flower Gardens” Our Garden Center is continuously filled with beautiful Flowers, Trees & Shrubs for Summertime plantings.

OPEN Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm • Sun: 9am-5pm

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Usually, this column is reserved for serious articles regarding the law. However, this week I thought we would post an article about the more humorous side of the law. Every attorney has their share of “war stories” most so strange that “you can’t make this stuff up.”

Here is one of my favorites.

“But the judgments are not against me!”

In New Jersey, any judgment automatically becomes a lien against real property. Accordingly, in every real estate transaction, a judgment search is done to make sure that the buyer and seller have no judgments against them that would become liens on the title to the property.

I was representing an older couple buying a house in an adult community and financing the purchase with a mortgage from a local bank. As part of the closing process, the bank required a title search which included a judgment search. When the title search came back it showed several judgments against a person with the same name as the husband. The total amount of the judgments was relatively small, less than $2,500. A quick review showed that they were not against my client but against another person with the same name. I sent the judgment search to the buyer and asked him to confirm that the judgments were not against him. He then called me very upset that someone with the same name as him had these judgments. He was afraid that people would think that the judgments were against him and think that he was a deadbeat. I verified with him that none of the judgments were against him. Because the judgments were not against him, I told him that they would not affect our closing and that he should not worry about them. He seemed to take my advice and dropped the subject…for the time being.

At the closing he again expressed concern about Marc S. Galella Esq. the judgments and what other people would think if they saw them. I again explained that the judgments were not against him and that they should not affect him and he should not worry about them. Again he seemed satisfied with what I told him and I thought the subject was over…or so I thought.

About four weeks after the closing I received call from his wife. She told me that her husband was so upset over the judgments that he could not sleep or eat since the closing. What could I do? I asked to speak to him. When he got on the phone I once again (for the third time) told him that the judgments were not his and he should not worry about them. However, if he was that concerned, he could always pay them off and make them go away. His response was “But the judgments are not against me!” I said he was right and he should not be concerned about them. I guess this time he got the message because he never called me about the judgments again.

You can’t make this stuff up!!

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The Toms River Times, June 24, 2017, Page 27

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 24 - July 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Irritating situations can cause you to lose your temper in the week ahead. Remember that an oyster creates pearls from irritations. You, too, can create something of value if you simply clam up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your good taste is at a peak during the first few days of the week. Buy apparel and decorative household items as soon as possible. It is not a good idea to sign contracts or make business deals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cover up the controversial. A wise man puts a chair over the hole in the carpet before guests arrive. Don’t bring your faults or obvious shortcomings to anyone’s attention in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be challenged to exercise patience in the week to come. You may be ready to spring to action at the slightest provocation. Keep a cool head and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Opposites might attract but find it difficult to coordinate. You may find that your trust is misplaced because someone proves to be somewhat impulsive.

Focus on being careful and shrewd with money.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share the wealth. Be hospitable and lay out a big spread for visitors as well as family members. Your willingness to be generous and tolerant might win new friends in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may appear warm and witty, but someone may question if you are wise. As this week unfolds use your charm and thoughtfulness in the workplace. Avoid jumping to conclusions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pushing and shoving won’t get you any loving. It may be difficult to keep your finances as well as your love life on an even keel. In the week ahead avoid being too aggressive or competitive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An arrow is shot by pulling it backwards. If you feel you are going backwards in the week ahead remember that the next step is to move forwards. Take aim at the best target possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you must lose the battle to win the war.

Your fighting instincts may be aroused as this week unfolds. It isn’t necessary to address every challenge to your authority.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pretty things may attract your eye, but might not fit your hand. In the early part of the week you may be drawn to people and things that don’t quite meet your needs. Sidestep a broken heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on making your future as fulfilling as your fantasies. Hurt feelings may result if someone doubts you in the week ahead. The best way to earn someone’s trust is to trust them.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Fire Up The Grill To Make Mouth-Watering Baby Back Ribs

By Wolfgang Puck BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS Serves 4 to 6 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons onion powder 4 tablespoons garlic powder 4 tablespoons dried thyme 4 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons mild paprika 2 tablespoons hot paprika 4 teaspoons cayenne 4 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 racks pork back ribs, membrane removed Extra-virgin oli To make the sweet-and-spicy rub, stir together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Place the racks of ribs in 1 or 2 baking pans large enough to hold them in a single layer. With clean hands, sprinkle them evenly on both sides with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the rub mixture, rubbing it in well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.

(Reserve the remaining rub mixture for another use, storing it in an airtight container at room temperature.)

Before grilling the ribs, make the sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, jalapeno and oregano. Season the sauce to taste with salt, and whisk well. Cover and reserve in the refrigerator.

Prepare a fire in a gas or charcoal grill. Meanwhile, remove the ribs from the refrigerator.

When the fire is very hot, turn off one side of the burners for a gas grill or carefully push the coals to one side for a charcoal grill. Lightly brush the ribs on both sides with the olive oil and place racks side by side, fattier side down, on the cooler side of the grill not directly above the fire or coals; close the lid of the grill or cover the ribs with a large inverted metal baking pan.

Cook the ribs until their undersides are browned, about 20 minutes. Using long grilling tongs, turn the ribs over. Cover and continue to cook until the bones wiggle easily when twisted with the tongs, about 1 1/2 hours, turning the racks over every 20 minutes or so. Meanwhile, remove the dipping sauce from the refrigerator and let it to come to room temperature.

When the ribs are done, remove them from the grill to a cutting board, cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and leave them to rest for 10 minutes. With a large, sharp knife, cut the ribs between the bones.

Arrange them on the platter and serve.

(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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