2017-11-11 - The Jackson Times

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–Photo by Sara Grillo Residents pack the Jackson Memorial High School auditorium for a public hearing on a proposed project to develop on the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on May 9.

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–Photo courtesy Jackson Township School District Principal Ronald Polakowski took a hit for the team for the fundraiser.

JACKSON – Students and staff at Rosenauer Elementary School had some fun recently duct-taping their principal, Ronald Polakowski to a wall.

Polakowski didn’t mind being bound to a wall as it was all part of some fun at the school to celebrate raising $1,080 to support Ocean of Love, a charity that supports children with cancer.

The school raised the money as part of a billboard fundraiser by radio station 105.7 The Hawk.

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Fewer homes will be built as a result of the Department of Environmental Protection intent to settle with the developer of the Eagle Ridge golf course property.

The DEP published an “intent to settle,” and is still taking comment from the public.

The new plan would allow 517 residential units and 517 basement apartments, for a total of 1,034 units. Of the above-ground units, there would be 43 single-family units and 237 duplex units included in that total. There would also be five community (Eagle - See Page 4)

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New Head Coach, New Teammates, For OCC Women’s Basketball

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–Photo courtesy Kevin Byrne/Ocean County College Sydney Ulrich, from Brick, is the team’s lone returning player.

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – At an age where most former coaches are content to watch highlights of their teams, Tom Westen continues to coach.

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JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty High School At Lib Players invite the public to take a trip to Narnia during their production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Nov. 17-18.

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Continued From Page 1 “I live basketball,” said Westen, 64, the first-year head coach of the Ocean County College women’s team. “I like teaching it.

I love coaching it. I am still young enough.

Rollie Massimino was 71 and still coaching.

Jim Calhoun is still coaching. The old guys like Calhoun are still doing it. It was kind of a no-brainer when they (school officials) offered it to me.”

Turns out school officials did not have to look far to find a new coach.

Westen spent 2015-2017 serving as an OCC assistant coach under former Brick Memorial High School and Montclair State University player Kathryn Lamastra, now the second assistant coach at West Virginia Wesleyan.

The Vikings enjoyed success with Lamastra and Westen running the team.

In Lamastra’s second season as their head coach, the Vikings were 25-6 and placed seventh in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Tournament at Brookdale Community College in Middletown. They won the Region XIX Tournament to qualify for the event.

The team was 17-11 last season. Lamastra’s three-year overall record at OCC was 50-29.

Westen has been around the block more than once.

The former St. Joseph of Toms River (now Donovan Catholic) player has also served as the head women’s coach at Georgian Court College (now Georgian Court University), the head boys coach at Donovan, the head

girls and boys coach at Wall and the head girls coach at Mater Dei Prep.

He took Georgian Court’s Lions to a 79-39 record and was a two-time conference and district Coach of the Year. He led Donovan’s Griffins to a 12-12 record. Wall’s Crimson Knights were 63-127 in boys play under Westen and their girls team was 87-62. Mater Dei was 10-14 with Westen at the helm.

Westen also coached St. Joseph’s junior varsity boys team and was the Griffi ns’ assistant athletic director and assistant boys coach. He retired as a health and physical education teacher at Wall.

“I get up in the morning, walk on the boardwalk and get ready for practice,” said Westen, a graduate of the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. “It is kind of cool.”

The Vikings figure to sorely miss the graduated Courtney Hagaman. The former Manasquan player last year led NJCAA Divisions I, II and III (OCC competes in the latter group) in scoring, averaging 30.3 points per game. The Toms River resident was named a Division III third-team all-american. Hagaman, a guard, is a junior member of the Winthrop University team.

The lone returnee from last season’s team is 5-foot-6 sophomore point guard Sydney Ulrich, a former Brick Memorial player.

She averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The ex-Mustang was a shooting guard and small forward last year.

“I am hoping she can up her scoring average from last season,” Westen said. “She is our captain. I have convinced her to put her hands on the ball. She won’t have to worry about her teammates passing her the ball.

She is our best player so moving her to point guard was a no-brainer on my part. She is an outside threat.

“Courtney drove to the basket. I want Sydney to take the ball to the hole if she can. I want her to shoot and score first and pass second.”

OCC appears strong up front where Westen expects production from 6-foot-2 freshman center Jessica Toplawski, a Monsignor Donovan graduate, and 6-foot-2 freshman power forward Lyanla Donaldson, who played for Lakewood.

“We have two good inside players who I am kind of excited about,” Westen said. “They are very good options for Sydney. Jessica is very good around the basket. She has great hands and a nice, soft shooting touch. We need her to score inside. Lyanla rebounds, throws the outlet pass and runs the floor. I am excited about her. She can be very, very good. They will give us more size than we have ever had before.”

Another ex-Lakewood player who hopes to make a positive impact on the team is 5-foot freshman guard Ashely Vargas.

“She and Donaldson played together so that is a big plus,” Westen said. “They are used to each other. Vargas is our spark plug.

She brings us a lot of energy and hustle.

She is constantly on the go and constantly talking. She likes to play the game.”

Vargas’ sister, Carolay Vargas, a 5-foot freshman guard from Lakewood, is another high energy player.

“She is similar to her sister as she is always moving and always talking,” Westen said.

“She could be our first guard off the bench.”

Natalie Wowkanyn, a 5-foot-10 sophomore out of Brick Memorial, gives the Vikings versatility.

“She can play either small forward or power forward,” Westen said. “She is trying to learn both positions. She is the glue we need. She is able to do a lot of different things. She knows we don’t need her as a scorer per se. She likes to play defense. She will help us on our three-quarter and half court presses. She is a very good athlete who will hold us all together.”

The team’s oldest player is freshman Melissa Lewis, 27, a 5-foot-8 forward who hails from Tennessee and resides in Jackson Township. A former member of the United States Armed Forces, Lewis attended Middle Tennessee State.

“Much like Natalie, she is learning the small forward and power forward positions,” Westen said. “She has size and runs the floor well.”

Also hoping to make contributions are 5-foot-5 freshman guard Cassie Gravelle, a Wisconson native and a Toms River resident, and former Central player Victoria Britton, a 5-foot-4 freshman guard.

Gravelle also plays softball for the Vikings.

“She is an athlete who runs the floor,” Westen said. “She is helping us out. We needed bodies so we recruited her off the softball team. She is learning as she goes.

You can tell she is an athlete.

“Victoria, who had never played basketball, made our team on her hustle. She is learning. She is really enjoying herself. As she learns the system, she will play better.”

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Continued From Page 2 OCC will have a diversified style of play.

“We want to mix it up,” Westen said. “We want to press, be able to move the chess pieces and give our opponents something to think about. We want to constantly change our defenses and our players are picking up on that concept. We want to run a transition offense before we get into our set offense.

“The players have picked up the two offenses we have installed. If we hold teams in the 50s, we should have enough offense to beat people. I really believe our inside game will surprise people as we did not have that last year.”

Westen is optimistic of success for the Vikings.

“Our goal is just to be competitive,” he said. “I think we will be OK. We can fi nish maybe third or fourth in our conference (the Garden State Athletic Conference) and still have a pretty good year. We lost 30 points per game with Courtney graduating and people know it.

They may look past us and say, ‘You have a bunch of freshmen.’ We might sneak up on people.”

The Vikings’ fi rst-year assistant coach is former Southern Regional and Kutztown University player Avery Hodgson, who

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Continued From Page 1 and at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18. There is also a “Children’s Tea in Narnia’’ special event available from 4-5 p.m. on Nov. 18. During this event, guests can spend an hour with the characters of the play and then sit in VIP seats for the fi nal performance at 5:30 p.m.

This combination ticket is available in advance. Tickets for it are $15 for children 3-10 years old, $18 for students 11-18 years old and senior citizens and $18 for other adults. Tickets for the play only range from $8-$10 in advance and $10$12 at the door.

The box off ice is open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at the Jackson Liberty High School Auditorium from 2-5 p.m. For ticket orders or reservations, email play director Nicole Mathias at NMMathias@jacksonsd.org.

According to Dramatic Publishing, this new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’s classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia.

The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan.

“It’s a wonderful show that our students have worked very hard on,’’ said Mathias. “I hope the community comes out to experience the magic of Narnia with us.’’

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“She is a great addition for me,” Westen said. “We hit it off from day one. Because we have only nine players on the team, we do a lot of four-on-four and dummy stuff.

Avery fi lls in and is still young enough to get up and down the court. I coached against her team when I was at Wall. We had only six girls on the team last season.”

Westen hopes to attract all-around athletes to future teams.

“We want to have multi-sport athletes and for years OCC has done that,” he said. “We will take anyone if they are interested and want to keep playing basketball. Height is important, but it does not have to be.

“OCC is a well-kept secret. All OCC needs is dorms and it is a major college. I will stay in Ocean County for recruiting.

Students can go here and work on their skills.”

Westen said former OCC players April Szymczyk (Jackson Liberty) and Lauren Lamastra (coach Lamastra’s sister and a Brick Memorial graduate) are on the rosters of Rowan University and Stockton University, respectively.

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Eagle Ridge Golf Course while it was still active.

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Continued From Page 1 center buildings, a clubhouse with amenities, a 23,387 square foot retail building and another 44,677 square-foot retail buildings.

As part of the deal, .343 acres of isolated freshwater wetlands would be filled in, and 41.07 acres of existing forest preservation areas will remain preserved. An additional 1.94 acres of forest will be placed on a conservation restriction as part of the deal.

Comments about this settlement, or requests for copies of the plan, should be sent to: Coastal Bureau Manager, Bureau of

Coastal Regulation, Division of Land Use Regulation, NJDEP, Mail Code 501-02A, PO Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420, or the office may be reached by telephone: (609) 633- 2289. Comments must be received by Nov. 30, 2017.

The initial plan was for 936 senior housing residences and 936 basement apartments.

The DEP listed a number of problems the application had. Some of them involved the amount of utilities that the development would require. Some involved the amount of open space it would use up and the impact on specific species. The traffic impact study was also singled out by the DEP as not being

accurate.

The applicant, GDMS Holdings, LLC, had appealed the denial, which resulted in this settlement.

Environmentalists see this as a loss.

“The NJDEP has sold out Lakewood, Barnegat Bay, and the environment to the developers once again,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This project would have tremendous environmental impacts on water quality and traffic patterns.

The same issues that originally caused the DEP to reject these permits still persist at this site. They will be building a massive high-intensity sprawling development on

top of environmentally-sensitive land. This project would be an environmental disaster because the residents would experience flooding and pollution run-off into the Barnegat Bay.” Tittel, in a press release, went on to describe a list of violations in the application, including: traffic, too much impervious coverage, impact on species, stormwater management, and other environmental regulations.

“The DEP admitted that the first application was a failure,” he said. “The DEP has failed to do its job by approving this project that threatens the environment and communities of Lakewood.”

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Liberty Band State Champions

–Photo courtesy Jackson Liberty Marching Band The 2017 Jackson Liberty Marching Band.

JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Marching Band is the 2017 Tournament of Bands NJ State Champions.

State Finals were held Oct. 21 at Toms River North High School. The Jackson Liberty Marching Band performed Mountains Majesties, a tribute to America the Beautiful and captured the title of State Champions with an overall score of 93.675.

This is the first time in the school’s short history the band has held the title of State Champions.

The students and staff are ecstatic. Scott Katona, the band’s director said, “We have great students, parents and staff who all worked extremely hard to make this show a memorable one.”

On Oct. 22, the band went on to capture the North Jersey/Metro New York Region championships held at West Essex High School.

The Liberty Band has had an eventful 2017 season. It started this past September, when the

Jackson Liberty Band was selected to lead the Miss New Jersey down the Atlantic City boardwalk in the Miss America Parade. The band also performed in the opening ceremonies for the New York City Pulaski Day Parade.

At various competitions this year, the band received five Best Overall Grand Champion Awards which includes Best Music, Best Percussion and Best Color Guard. On Nov. 4, the band traveled to Harrisburg, Pa. to compete in the Atlantic Coast Championship.

Tournament of Bands provides a competitive arena for marching bands. Hundreds of bands compete in field shows from September through November.

Lastly, the Band has been selected to perform in this year’s 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Jackson Liberty was the only band chosen to perform a mini-field show and live performance.

Ocean County Coin Club Meets Regularly

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – New Jersey’s most active coin club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at Ocean Fire House at 400 Arnold Ave., at the corner of Saint Louis

Avenue, in Point Pleasant Beach.

Annual dues: individuals $15, juniors $10, family $20 and life membership $100.

For more information, visit occoinclub.org.

A Look Into Pottery: Pieces Start To Finish JACKSON – Handmade pottery by artist Tracey Matthews will be on display at the Jackson branch throughout the month of November. Stop by to see her handmade pieces in the display cases in the library’s lobby during normal library hours.

The library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of holidays, i.e. Election day and Thanksgiving Day in November.

The library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Historical Society Hosts Author On Pine Barrens

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Historical Society will host local author and NEHS member Karen Riley as she unveils her latest book on The Pine Barrens. The talk will take place at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17 at the society, located at 125

Evergreen Road, next to the municipal building.

Admission is free.

For more information, call the society at 609758-8111 or write to newegypthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL How To Turn An Election Loss Into A Win If the candidate you backed has lost, or if you were the candidate who lost, you can’t let that stop you from making your community better.

Take something that you care about and volunteer.

Do you want to improve the environment or open space? There are plenty of local groups with those same goals. Do you want more recreation in your town? Volunteer to help out for a team or club.

Do you want to decrease taxes? Of course you do.

Get a copy of your town’s budget, educate yourself, and make suggestions for change (They might fall on deaf ears, but at least you will have tried).

Every town is in need of volunteers. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask who needs help. There are always boards and commit-

tees that need dedicated people. Often, they are so low profile, that the usual politically-involved people don’t want to be on them. So, there might be an opening. Religious groups and nonprofits are always eager to find people with the right motivation to help.

Now that the election results are in, the winning candidates are setting their goals for the upcoming years.

The losing candidates are not.

Why is that?

If you believed strongly enough in something to run for office, why not continue to do good in your community? There are other ways – and often better ways - to affect change than politics.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor New Jersey Carries Other States President Trump administration officials and members of Congress are implying that high tax states are getting an unfair advantage because taxpayers in those states are able to deduct their high property taxes and state income taxes from their federal tax returns.

The irony is that those states get the least return of federal funds of tax dollars sent to Washington, D.C. According to the most recent studies, one year the variation ranged from 61 cents to 2.02 dollars and another year the variation ranged from 50 cents to 3.33 dollars returned to the states.

New Jersey was listed as the lowest at 61 cents and 48th out of 50 in the other year.

To put it in prospective, to make New Jersey even, the federal government would have to send New Jersey an additional $15 billion or more. New Jersey’s budget for 2018 is $36 billion. If the federal government sent an additional $15 billion, the state could eliminate the state income tax or eliminate the sales tax and cut the income tax by 33 percent.

According to the studies, approximately 17 states subsidize the other 33 states.

The reason New Jersey is the highest taxed state is not necessarily because the state and local governments are doing anything wrong, it is because New Jersey is carrying the heaviest burden of federal expenditures. A segment of Texas residents has been talking about secession and their state is for all intents, even. Ironically there

Letters The Editor is not a peep from New To Jersey police departments should be that could benefit from their residents.

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Just Say No To Xenu’s Fraud Many New Jerseyans are in need of a treatment program, to help break free from the grasp of addiction to drugs like heroin/opiates or a drinking problem. Families have often sent loved ones to multiple programs in the hopes of sobriety. But let’s not make a bad situation worse, and lose your money to a scam.

In an internet search for drug treatment programs, a group called “Narconon” will likely be a result. At times the group will operate treatment referral pages that mask their true operator. On their websites, they falsely claim 75 percent success rates. These rates are bogus.

Narconon is operated by the Church of Scientology, and bases their programs on brainwashing persons into the ideas of L. Ron Hubbard, and have attracted allegations of fraud, in addition to negligence when deaths have occurred in their sci-fi quack programs.

Narconon is not a medical program. Its staff has no bona fide medical qualifications. Sales staff are trained to manipulate the dynamics of a family in crisis, and are paid thousands of dollars per patient enrolled. Despite a similar name, Narconon has no links to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous whatsoever.

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on the lookout for Narconon and other Scientology front groups, seeking to recruit new members and sources of income for what the German government has deemed a corporate cult with fascist objectives. We should listen to the warnings of actress Leah Remini and if Scientology comes knocking, “Just Say No” and ask “How’s Xenu?”

Want to learn more about the cult’s space alien beliefs without paying or heaven forbid, joining? Check out WikiLeaks.org and you can do so. The “Church” of Scientology denies the existence of Space Lord Xenu in their beliefs at times, yet has claimed copyright ownership over such materials. The documents on WikiLeaks would cost a total of at least $250,000 to $350,000 to buy through a Scientology program. Also watch out for their “Free Personality Test” tables in public places.

I urge the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and county prosecutors to open criminal investigations into Narconon, for fraud and unlicensed practice of medicine.

Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Toms River

NFL Players Should Stand For Something Greater A current phase of “Black Power” assertion is being played out on football fields throughout the nation. Players denigrating our flag by kneeling or sitting when our National Anthem is played. This has now transgressed to seven and eight year old children who play Pee Wee football taking a knee during playing of the National Anthem.

The NFL players who are aiming to call attention to their plight of suffering under the yoke of police brutality should stop, and recall the actions of a frail lady, Rosa Parks, who by sitting on a bus, without the glare of cameras, PR agents, reporters or thousands of people viewing her courageous action, stood taller by sitting, than these behemoth football players who kneel, but do nothing to aid communities

assistance or presence. Her actions created more change than the combined actions of all the NFL teams and their allied spokespersons.

At present there are reports the football commissioner may present an edict that players must stand for the Anthem or remain off field during its playing. On the battle field our soldiers, sailors or Marines do not have that option, they are on the field, “the battle” field, facing an enemy whose only desire is to kill them. When they are on their knees, it is to pray that they are not maimed or killed, but this does not deter them from fulfilling their military duties. After battle they are not able to return their sumptuous homes, kiss their wives or hug their children as football players do. Military men give thanks, on their knees; they are praying to see another day.

Those who were never on foreign soil to watch old glory go up the flag pole at morning colors, or stood at attention during evening retreat when colors were lowered, or when the band sounded off and played the “Star Spangled Banner,” and your spine tingled with pride.

We as Americans do not march in lock step to any one thought or ideology, we are free to speak our minds, free to join any church or any political group, but with that freedom comes a responsibility. As Supreme Court Justice Frankfurter wrote, “free speech does not give you the right to shout “fire” in a crowded assembly.” I believe many activists - liberal, Democrat, conservative or Republican, black or white have come close to breaching that decree. Whatever fault you may find in our society, rather than shouting fire, look for the water hose, put out the fire, then work to correct what inequity you may find.

The motto used by the Knights of Columbus is “It is better to light one candle, then to curse the darkness.” In our own way, let us light that one candle, that will perhaps bring light to our divided country and world.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Councilman, Manchester Township

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FanNation Con Returns To Library

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is inviting area residents to embrace their inner geek by attending the third annual FanNation: Geekstravaganza on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18.

The event is designed to bring together fans of science fiction, comic books,

gaming, animation, fantasy and horror.

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theatrical lighting, fog effects, costumes and Golden Age radio equipment. Members of the Star Wars costuming group the 501st Legion will be present for photo opportunities starting at 6 p.m. in the lobby.

Fans can meet up with other fans at FanNation: The Geekstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 18 throughout the branch and in the nearby Bishop Building. The adult/teen event will feature more than 20 discussion panels and workshops. Special guests include: “Red Sonja” comic book writer Amy Chu, “X-Men” illustrator Philip McNulty, author of “Paperbacks from Hell,” Grady Hendrix, and the Women in Comics Collective International.

Members of the Star Trek fan club Starfleet-USS Challenger, NYC Ghostbusters, and the 501st Legion will also be on hand for photo opportunities, panels, and Slime Time Live.

There will be escape rooms inspired by “Harry Potter” and “Doctor Who,” a “Stranger Things” scavenger hunt and panel discussions on fan fiction, anime, “Game of Thrones” and LGBTQ heroes.

Fan meet up sessions will take place during the day and attendees are encouraged to come in costume and register for a judged cosplay contest. Game, draw, craft, and meet other people who love to love stuff!

These programs are free but registration is requested. To register call 732-349-6200 or visit oceancounty.lib.nj.us/teens/fannation

Jackson Memorial Baseball Clothing Drive JACKSON – The Jackson Memorial High School Baseball Diamond Club is hosting a clothing drive fundraiser and collecting items before November 17. New or gently used clothing for men, women and children, as well as shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens and stuffed animals should be placed in tied plastic bags. Bicycles and baby strollers will also be accepted. No pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliances or household items will be accepted.

Call Pete Kelich at 732-939-3739 to make arrangements to have your items picked up or to drop them off before the 17th.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Prosecutor Wants Life Term For Armed Robber

By Jennifer Peacock

TOMS RIVER – An armed robbery defendant was found guilty on numerous charges in late October.

Toms River resident Michael Allan Guerino, 53, was found guilty of first degree armed robbery, third degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, third degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and fourth

degree theft on Oct. 25 before Superior Court judge Therese A. Cunningham, J.S.C. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15. Guerino, who has more than 30 prior convictions, may face a life term, which the State is seeking.

On Jan. 29, 2016, Guerino entered the Dollar Tree on Hooper Avenue at about 9:40 p.m, clothed in a hooded sweatshirt and gloves.

The prosecutor’s office said he approached the 24-year-old female cashier, pretending that he would purchase a candy bar, but instead walked behind the counter and drew a knife, pressing it into the cashier’s back.

Guerino demanded she open the register and “threatened to “stick” her if she tried to call for help. When the cashier was unable to open the register, Guerino ripped the cash drawer from the register. He fled with $234.96 and the cash register drawer.

After investigating, the Toms River Police executed a search of 48 Gower Court, where Guerino lived. Police found the clothing worn

by Guerino the night of the robbery. He was identified by the cashier as well.

The jury of nine women and three men only took three hours to indict Guerino on all five counts.

Ocean County Senior Assistant Prosecutor Michael Abatemarco prosecuted this case.

Toms River Police Detectives Steven Bucci, Patrick Jacques and Louis Santora all testified at the trial. Toms River Police officers Matthew Broderick and Anthony Claps, along with Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Ralph Laudicina, also testified.

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Customers may receive phone calls from someone posing as an electric company employee, threatening to shut off power unless an immediate payment is made using a prepaid debit card such as a Green Dot card.

JCP&L wants it customers to know that while it may call to remind customers that a payment is past due, an explanation of how payments may be made will be offered. No JCP&L representative will demand payment using a prepaid debit card.

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KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS! –Photo courtesy Jackson Jaguar Marching Band The Jackson Jaguar Marching Band won the US Bands Group VI-A New Jersey State Championship at Highpoint Solutions Stadium on the campus of Rutgers University.

JACKSON – All one had to do was walk outside Oct. 28, take a deep breath, look at the deep blue sky and feel that it was the perfect day. Well, the Jackson Memorial HS Jaguar Marching Band had their own ideas on what a perfect day would look like. To the 183 members of the band, Oct. 28 will always be remembered for something other than the beautiful weather. It will be remembered as the day they won the US Bands Group VI-A New Jersey State Championship at Highpoint Solutions Stadium on the campus of Rutgers University. In addition to winning the state title, the Jaguars also won the captions of best music, best overall effect and best percussion.

Their day began at 7:30 a.m. as they started their warm-ups, sectionals and eventually their full ensemble rehearsal prior to boarding their buses at 11 a.m. for their journey up to Rutgers. Once there, they suited up, grabbed their instruments and continued their preparations for their performance. Seeded number one going into the championship, the Jaguars were the last band to perform and stepped onto the field at 2:41 p.m. They seized the moment, put their best foot forward and delivered a performance worthy of a state title. It was the performance that their directors, their advisors and all of their parents knew was possible.

Competing in a group of five very talented marching bands from around the state, there was a lot of anxiousness as the scores and positions were announced. Once the second placed band was announced, the Jags all knew it was their day. When they finally heard the announcer say “your 2017 Group VI-A NJ State Champions, Jackson Memorial High School”, the stadium erupted with cheers from the band, the staff and all of their fans. The Jaguar faithful travel far and wide to see their favorite band. Parents, families, friends and alumni have a reputation of filling the seats on the road and they were out

in full force at Rutgers. There were lots of high-fives, hugs and tears of joy as the band celebrated their victory. Reflecting on the victory Drum Major Matt Ebersole said, “It was a surreal moment. When they announced us as the state champs and gave us the banner and the trophy, the biggest smile came across my face and I couldn’t contain myself. Winning on that stage, with this group of people is something I’ll never forget.”

The Jaguar Marching Band arrived home in style. As their buses pulled off of I-195 and into town they were met by five fire trucks from the local volunteer firehouses.

They escorted the band back to the school with lights flashing and sirens blaring. It was a worthy and emotional welcome home for the state champs.

Speaking on what it takes to make all of this happen, Asst. Band Director Eric Ficarra stated, “It is a long, strenuous process, but there is no more joyous feeling in the world than getting recognition for hard work, and I am thrilled that our students can now share in that sensation after this weekend! I am incredibly proud of this design team and inspired by our students for what we were all able to produce this season.”

Band Director Jason Diaz expressed his satisfaction by saying, “What an honor it is to represent the Band Community, Jackson Memorial High School and the Township of Jackson! The students, Band Staff and Parent Organization have put together a memorable performance that will last a lifetime. I can’t wait to see what this band produces this weekend in Allentown.

The Jaguars’ story hopefully has more chapters to write as they head to Allentown, Pa. on Nov. 4 to compete in the US Bands National Championship.

Drum Captain Benjamin Baggerly is confident about his band’s chances. He stated, “We have one more to go and we will not fall short of greatness, we will simply do our best.” Their rivals will be waiting for them, the Jags will be ready!”

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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The activity-based program, which is individualized for each resident, includes a consistent daily routine managed by Dementia C.A.R.E.S. Certified Staff, creating a trusting relationship and enhancing the sense of well-being of those needing memory support.

We’re here to help you. Sneezing and congestion may be the most obvious symptoms of seasonal allergies, but these annual annoyances can also cause lasting damage to your hearing. If you experience seasonal allergies, you’re no doubt familiar with the itching, sneezing and congestion that grows with the new flowers each spring. These are the typical symptoms of a seasonal allergic reaction, but there’s one symptom that you may not be aware of, hearing loss. Less common than other allergy symptoms and often mild, this kind of hearing loss is frequently overshadowed by other debilitating effects like sneezing and itchy eyes. Fortunately, most forms of allergy-related hearing loss are the result of congestion. The eustachian tubes – small vents in the back of the throat that regulate air pressure in the middle ear – can become clogged by mucus or swelling as easily as the sinuses or nasal cavity, producing a feeling of fullness in the ear and causing speech to sound distant or muffled. Once the congestion dissipates, the eustachian tubes usually clear and hearing returns to normal. On rare occasions, though, the eustachian tubes don’t clear, which can result in a burst eardrum. This happens

when fluid gathers in the middle ear. If too much fluid or air builds up too quickly with no drain available, the pressure can cause a rupture. This can result in significant hearing damage, but fortunately, with a bit of vigilance, you can protect your hearing throughout the year. If you experience any of the following symptoms during allergy season, contact us immediately.

1. A sudden change in your hearing abilities 2. Voices sounding muffled or muddied 3. Feeling like you need to “pop” your ears, or that your ears are “full” 4. Dizziness or vertigo 5. Nagging pain within the ear, especially if it is prolonged or seems to be getting worse with time 6. Fluid discharge from the ear While medications are available to reduce the risk of infection and alleviate congestion, and surgical intervention can be prescribed for severe cases, the key to protecting your hearing is detecting potential problems as early as possible.

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

Build A Better Brain With DHA

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I bet you feel like you used to be smarter and quick at making decisions. I hear you and at 52, I feel like my brain is still fairly sharp but not like it was at 30. Let me ask you some personal questions: Do you forget things easily?

Do you get derailed from a task easily or distracted by sounds and noises?

What about your IQ? When my now 24-year-old son was just 9, a doctor thought he had ADHD, and I came this close to putting him on a stimulant. Even though I declined the medicine, I used natural fish oils high in DHA. He turned out to be naturally brilliant without any of those prescribed stimulants.

I’m not trying to alarm you about medications, but you should be informed so you can choose the best option for your loved ones. DHA fish oils are known to support a healthy brain and attention span in all people, young and old.

Studies have involved children and teenagers who had low levels of DHA and they, not surprisingly, had poor reading scores as well as behavioral problems. Could these children benefit from omega 3 supplementation? Low DHA in children aged 7 through 9 were associated with reading and comprehension that was below average, as well as behavioral issues. Why aren’t physicians considering DHA supplementation as a first-line treatment? Probably because the pharmaceutical sales people aren’t hyping those up.

Some studies point to DHA supplementation as a method of increasing overall intelligence as you get older.

Can you imagine?! They based this finding on kids between the ages of 3 and 5 years old who had received omega 3 fat supplements as infants. Those kids outscored children who were in the placebo group who did not get the omega fats. By “outscored” I mean they had better results across the board on bot vocabulary and intelligence tests.

Omega-3 fatty acids seem to boost and balance your brain function. Basically, I’m saying we’re all fatheads and need good fats for our brain which consists of lipophilic cells.

About 60 percent or slightly more brain material is comprised of fat. Of the total fat, DHA makes up approximately 20 percent of your brain’s cerebral cortex.

That’s the part of your brain that helps you think, learn a language, correctly perceive things, reason and comprehend.

It is involved in voluntary movement so when you think I need to pick up that pen, your arm automatically does that for you, compliments of your cerebral cortex.

DHA plays an undeniable role for your cerebral cortex and your nerves. It’s found in unusually high levels in your neurons (the cells of your brain and spinal cord). That’s why patients with a TBI (traumatic brain injury) are told to take omega 3 fatty acids that are high in DHA content.

When you combine DHA fish oil with vitamin D or the calming mineral magnesium, the result can be even more astonishing, especially if you have other signs of cognitive decline such as memory loss, senior moments and problems making decisions.

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My wife and I have their futures and our own to plan. It’s such a waste to buy two of everything, when that money could be invested in our futures or even spent on a fun family outing. Is this just a phase?

Btw, you only need to answer once, my wife and I will share.

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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)

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.

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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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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. (50) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

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Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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(49) 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.

(49) 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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Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n)

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. (t/n)

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Inside The Law Why Do I Need A Power Of Attorney?

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, II Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

In the past you may have made an appointment with your attorney to prepare a Last Will and Testament and Living Will, however, you may not realize the importance and convenience of a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can be crucial during a time of disability.

Additionally, a Power of Attorney can be useful if you are on vacation and unable to perform simple everyday decisions.

A Power of Attorney can be useful for people of all ages.

A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact. The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute.

A Durable Power of Attorney grants another person the ability to act on your behalf, regardless of illness. The scope of the Durable Power of Attorney can be very broad encompassing all financial, banking and personal decisions. For example, this Power of Attorney allows the Attorney-in-Fact to pay bills, borrow money, complete tax, medical and other forms for you. In addition, you may name an Alternate Attorney-in-Fact, if your first choice is unable or unavailable to act on your behalf.

In contrast, a Limited Power of Attorney is very narrow in scope. This would limit the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority to act on your behalf only if you become disabled.

While this document is executed prior to the onset of a disability, it can only be used if and when, but not before you

become disabled. In order for the Limited Power of Attorney to become effective, you may need a physician’s written report to confirm you are disabled and unable to manage your personal and financial affairs.

You may need a Power of Attorney if you are out-of-state or country on vacation, and require someone to act on your behalf. For instance, you may appoint a family member, close friend or your attorney as Attorney-in-Fact to complete a real estate closing. In this case the Power of Attorney would specifically outline the purpose, time period and extent of the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority. This power would be only for the purpose of closing or selling and expire after the closing is complete. In addition, the specific property would be identified in the Power of Attorney, therefore, limiting the closing power to only the specific property.

Whether you are traveling away from home, planning for the future or have a loved one with disabilities, a Power of Attorney can be the best way to ensure the appropriate decisions and duties are carried out for you or your loved ones.

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JACKSON – Fountainhead Properties will have its open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at Fountainhead Community, 1 Rose Drive.

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Park Vandalism

JACKSON – The Township of Jackson condemns the anti-Semitic message that appeared recently in Woodlane Park. The drawing of a swastika in the ground is shocking and unacceptable.

Jackson Township will treat this as a hate crime and when found, the perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Jackson Township community will not be intimidated by such

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Jackson Mayor Michael Reina firmly stated, “We do not condone this behavior and it will not be tolerated. We accept everyone into our community and any message of hate is taken very seriously. I encourage anyone with information to come forward.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of november 11 - november 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone might appreciate your romantic side in the week ahead. A romantic partner may command your attention and spark your creativity. A friend or social group, however, could distract you from duties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good intentions and helpfulness might not be enough, as accuracy and precision are needed to keep all the wheels turning smoothly. Initiate important financial and business projects in the second half of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work out details that are sticky by being analytical rather than picky. In the week ahead you might find that someone close vacillates between being generous and economical. You should learn to roll with the punches.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You never appreciate the highs until you get low. It is possible that you see only what you want to see and become disillusioned in the week ahead. Use that energy constructively to put misconceptions to rest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A brief period of misunderstanding could put you at odds with someone important in the week to come. Romantic yearnings could cause you to ignore wisdom and act against your better judgment, so be discreet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You understand the value of being practical as well as imaginative.

Whatever challenges you encounter in the week ahead can be put into better perspective by getting more information and being more understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Group events and activities might have a pointed agenda. In the week ahead it might be in your best interest to find ways to have a good time with friends. You can plan a shopping spree or a night out with buddies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may receive pleasant reminders that you are loved and valued as this week unfolds. Focus on making a partnership stronger and enjoy supportive relationships. Your smallest efforts may add up to large achievements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All things come to those who wait. This week you can adjust your viewpoint if you focus on being patient. Rather than rehashing the past you can dream about ways you can achieve a better future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whatever you can imagine can become reality. You may be inspired to do something important in the week ahead. You can count on having the stamina to follow through on a project close to your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Frivolous fantasies could develop in the week ahead.

You may have your heart riveted on the wrong person or thing. Your more serious friends could keep you on the right path and misplaced enthusiasms in check.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are able to form a sharp image of a fuzzy concept. Since you have the ability to put your ideas into action your week ahead can be highly productive. Use your creativity and imagination in constructive ways.

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Plumsted 4th Graders Light Up For Flashlight Friday

–Photo courtesy Plumsted Schools PLUMSTED – 4th grade students in Ms. Marsh’s class participate in “Flashlight Friday” by engaging in reading in a unique way. Students are encouraged to bring in a book from home or choose one from the classroom library. Once the lights go off, flashlights go on and the students dive into their books.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get A Jump On Thanksgiving And Put This Classic Pie Recipe On Your Menu Now

By Wolfgang Puck

The fourth Thursday in November comes early this year. With only three weeks to get ready for Thanksgiving, that can put a lot of pressure on those who rightly consider the holiday their biggest home cooking occasion of the year.

Let me help you take a major step in your planning by solving the question of what to serve for dessert by sharing this classic Spago version of an all-time holiday favorite: pecan pie.

Many people who have tried this version tell me it’s the best pecan pie they’ve ever tasted. But, when you bake it and take a bite yourself, you will probably note that there’s nothing too outof-the-ordinary about it. No chocolate chunks or drizzle, no added spices, not even any of the flecks of bacon that seem to find their way into even sweet recipes these days. It’s a straightforward pecan pie.

So, what makes the pie so memorable? Like any really good cooking, it is quality results from an accumulation of small details that all add up to a big, noticeable difference.

Let’s start with the pie pastry. I start by making my own rather than using something store-bought. I like to use what the French call pate sucree, which translates simply as “sugar dough,” a very basic pastry that takes just minutes to prepare in a food processor and bakes up especially sweet and crisp.

Then there’s the filling. Instead of using vanilla extract to flavor the syrupy mixture that typically binds the pecans together, I start with a whole vanilla bean, scraping its tiny seeds into butter that I melt and brown to enhance the nutty flavor. For the same reason, I also like to add a spoonful of Frangelico, a widely available hazelnut liqueur, which also emphasizes the nuttiness. And I’m proud to say I include just about as many nuts as can fit into the pastry shell; a full pound of them - both a base of chopped pecans and then concentric circles of pecan halves. You won’t find a thin layer of nuts sitting atop a thick layer of syrup in this pecan pie!

You’ll also notice that I bake the pie in a tart pan with a removable bottom, available in any wellstocked kitchen supply store or online, rather than a pie pan. That ensures that the filling has an even thickness right up to the edges, for more uniform baking.

You may be tempted to give the recipe a try now, three weeks before Thanksgiving. Go ahead!

You’ll probably want to make it again and again, all the way through the holiday season.

Position the rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, lightly but evenly rub the inside of a 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart pan with removable bottom with some butter, or coat with nonstick spray.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the sugar dough into a circle 11 inches (27.5-cm) in diameter. Loosely roll it up on the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart pan, pressing the dough into the pan. With the tip of a knife, carefully trim the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For the filling, put 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. With the back edge of a knife, carefully scrape the seeds from each vanilla bean half; add the pod halves and scrapings to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, taking care not to let the butter burn.

Scrape the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; remove and discard the vanilla pod. Add the corn syrup, sugar, whole egg and yolks, and liqueur. Whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

To assemble the pie, place the prepared shell on a baking tray. Spread the chopped pecans over the bottom. Carefully arrange the pecan halves on top, rounded sides up, in concentric circles, starting along the outer edge. Evenly ladle the filling over the nuts, to reach the top of the shell.

Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the filling feels firm when lightly, quickly touched and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes.

To unmold, use the back of a spoon or a knife to tap all around the side of the tart pan. Place the pan on top of a wide-mouthed jar or can narrower than the pan. Gently free the outer ring, letting it slip down the side of the jar. Return the pie to the rack to cool completely.

Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

PECAN PIE Makes one 9-inch (22.5-cm) pie, serves 8

In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar, and pulse on and off once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the processor bowl and process until a ball begins to form, adding additional cream as necessary to bring the dough together.

Carefully remove from the processor bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.

Store any unused dough wrapped airtight in the freezer, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use.

1 pound (500 g) sugar dough (recipe follows) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for coating the tart pan 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) light corn syrup 2/3 cup (185 mL) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon Frangelico or brandy 1/4 pound (125 g) chopped pecans 3/4 pound (375 g) pecan halves Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

(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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