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—Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) The brand new Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy within Ocean County College, Toms River opened its doors. (Right) Some of the 279 students who attend the new Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy on the campus of Ocean County College enter the doors of the new facility on their first day of class on January 6. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – They arrived by bus and car and entered with excitement for their first day of class in the brand new Ocean Cou nt y Vocational Technical School Pe r for m i ng Arts Academy building.

It wasn’t just the students that were excited about the state-of-theart facility but administrators, staff, OCVTS Board of Education members and elected officials. The building is on the campus of Ocean County College in Toms Riv-

er. It provides a showcase for those seeking careers in several areas of the performing arts. It also provides college credits and a modern, safe environment that Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari proudly said equals anything available in the north-

ern part of the state. “I’ve been in education as a teacher, principal and superintendent for 40 years and this is remarkable. It is state of the art and students will feel inspired to be attending class here,” Vicari said. (OCVTS - See Page 4)

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney got a loud reception when he arrived at The Grove Restaurant in the Howard Johnson’s motel on the morning of January 7. It was not, however, the kind of reception he may have appreciated. Sweeney came

to the township as the scheduled guest of the Ocean County Mayors Association. T h r e e g roup s of protesters came out to voice their frustration over the issues of school funding cuts, a vaccinations bill and the continuation of a bear hunt in the state. Sweeney’s appearance was noted on the

association’s website. The association invites all 33 municipalities in Ocean County and regularly meets at The Grove restaurant on 955 Hooper Ave. Protestors began lining up in front of the restaurant/hotel around 7:30 a.m. with signs, bull horns and plenty of loud voices to chant their discontent

about a state bill that would remove religious exemptions for vaccinations for school children. Others called for restoration of school funds cut by the S-2 state school funding formula which parent groups and officials have criticized for not being transparent. The “Sweeney Showdown” as it was billed

on a Facebook event was designed to “show him that we are not going away! We will not consent!” The event was led by the group New Jersey for Medical Freedom. The vaccinations bill, S-2173/A-3818, was passed by the state Assembly last month but failed in the Senate a

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Council Looks Back Before Starting 2020 By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - A new year, new leadership, a new council member and some new council committee assignments were all part of the governing body’s reorganization meeting. The session featured the swearing in of the newest council member, Martin Flemming, a member of the Jackson Republican Club and a current member of the Planning Board who will fill the one-year unexpired term of Robert Nixon who resigned late last year. Barry Calogero, who served as vice council president, stepped up to lead the council following Nixon’s resignation. He will remain as council president in 2020. “It is not often that we have a situation to have to appoint a councilman mid-term,” Calogero said. “We published the need to fill the vacancy in the papers and we had 15 applications.” Calogero said in an interview with The Jackson Times that each council member had input in the selection and that he had asked each councilman to discuss the most qualified applicant. Councilman Andrew Kern had narrowed it to nine applicants while Councilman Alex Sauickie III had narrowed it to four or five according to Calogero who added that he also narrowed down the choices to four or five. Councilman Kenneth Bressi “agreed to the final choice and seconded the nomination and we voted unanimously for Mr. Flemming who has been very active on the planning board for several years. He is active with the fire company and also was a volunteer for the EMS. He is a lifelong resident of Jackson, a businessman and has a family with five children,” Calogero said. Calogero said during the meeting, “to our newest council member, Councilman Marty Flemming thank you for stepping forward and taking on this very important position, the residents of Jackson expect and deserve 100 percent, I am sure you will not let them down.” Flemming was appointed as the Township Council’s designee on the Planning Board for 2020. He replaces Bressi who served as the council’s designee last year. Calogero said the change made sense in that Flemming has experience on the board and the council wanted

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Continued From Page 1 Vicari couldn’t wait for the students to arrive or staff and administrators to provide a tour. He decided to explore the hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, elevator and even furnace room to get a first look at the new building. The facility’s creation was sparked by the need to relocate from Hanger 1 at Joint Base Lakehurst, which due to security reasons made the civilian school facility difficult to access. The project has a 20-year bond for $27 million. Vicari said that 40% of the cost of the new facility was provided by the state while the county’s portion was $8 million. Another $8 million was provided by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. “It was a wonderful partnership between Ocean County College as we had the land here, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and many more partnerships,” Vicari said. “Everything from the dressing rooms, the chemistry labs to the white boards used in the classrooms are all modern. The acoustics of the recording studios are unbelievable,” Vicari said. He noted that the design also ensured security and fire safety standards. According to OCVTS Superintendent Karen Homiek, who served as principal of the academy for 14 years prior to becoming superintendent, 279 students currently attend classes in the facility in a 9-12th grade

program. The students are from various communities across Ocean County and must go through an application, testing and audition process. “The building is 57,000 square feet and three stories high. We are very excited about its opening today. Former OCVTS Superintendent William Hoey helped set this into motion. He got the wheels in motion for this and we finished up. Our staff is totally dedicated and they were anxious to start working here today,” Homiek said. Hoey passed away last year. Homiek said the academy, which is one of three full-time academies initiated by the OCVTS District, is a fairly young program which started in September 2001 at the Hangar 1 site. “Since that time, we have grown by leaps and bounds, both academically and culturally, raising the level of expectations and challenging our students to a high degree of success. Our administration and instructors nurture an intimate setting which provides opportunities to develop these exceptional relationships. Families are encouraged to participate and become an integral part of the decision-making processes on topics affecting their children’s education. Mutual respect, fairness and cooperation pervade all aspects of our school,” Homiek said. “In the past 15 years the Performing Arts Academy has been nominated and recognized numerous times for our students’ and instructors’ talents, professionalism and performances by prestigious groups such as: Montclair State University (Theatre

Night Awards), Ocean Arts (organization that celebrates high school theatre), Paper Mill Playhouse (Rising Stars) and Two River Theatre (Metro Scholar program),” she said. “In August 2012, we were acknowledged by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as a top vocational high school. The following September we received a plaque from Inside New Jersey for being a ‘NJ Top Performing High School.’ In addition, Jerseycan recognized us as “Top 10 School,” Homiek said. OCVTS Board President Nina Anuario said the new building opened earlier than anticipated. “We were expecting the building to be finished in May and that classes would start in September. This facility can also be used for other classes at night so it serves two purposes.” Anuario credited the hard work of OCVTS Director of Facilities Edward Crawford for making the day’s opening a reality. Crawford was busy looking over the building during the morning. Homiek said while most high school programs require a 120-credit requirement to graduate, “we have a minimum 162 credits.” “Students will save on the cost of 15 to 30 college credits which adds up,” Vicari added. “This is STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and it provides an education that is competitive with other schools. When I was living in Jersey City, they didn’t have schools like this.” Nineteen buses transport students from around the 33 municipalities of Ocean County to the facility. Vicari noted that the

new operation did not require any additional cost in so far as its location at the college. “These students are excited to be here. This is a landmark day for OCVTS,” Academy Principal Christine Santasieri said. “We have a staff of 35 to 40 people and 279 students. It has been a long time coming but it received a lot of dedication and hard work went into making this all happen.” Vicari said the programs of the new facility provides an equal opportunity for students and recognizes them as an individual. Juniors Ethan Wackes of Toms River South High School and Steve Riccobono of Toms River North were getting used to their new surroundings. Both are seeking careers in audio engineering. “This is very cool,” Wackes said looking around the hallway and at the classrooms. “The four-year programs here include audio engineering, vocals, dance and acting.” “I’m interested in going into music production,” Riccobono said. “I’d like to go into studio recording,” Wackes said. School Counselor Sandy Stout was excited about starting her fi rst day at the facility not only for its ultra-modern look but it also meant a shorter commute for the Toms River resident. “The students are so excited today and they are in awe of this building.” Vicari pondered the future of other county education projects noting that the county owns land behind the college campus. “We have five sites we could build on and four more buildings that could be built.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL When A Politician Switches Sides There is a certain political public relations g roup t h at h a s b e e n email i ng me con sistently for a few years. The contents of their emails have been the same ever si nce Jeff Van Drew got elected into off ice as the 2 nd District member of the U.S. Assembly. Every week, they ripped on Van Drew. They called him weak. They questioned his votes. They brought up how low his war chest is, and how he didn’t have a lot of funds for re-election. T hat is, u nt il ver y recently. Van Drew switched from Democrat to Republican and suddenly t h is publ ic relat ion s group has changed its tune. According to them, Van Drew is no longer weak. He no longer has questionable votes. His campaign is strong.

Now, the emails are attacking his Democrat challengers. I’m just using this as an example. Republicans attack Democrats no matter who they are, and Democrats attack Republicans no matter who they are. It’s all part of the game. The sad thing is that it’s just a game to them. While regular folks are wo r r i e d a b o u t t h e i r bank account, the only numbers Democrat and Republican organizations care about is how ma ny of t hem a re i n office. (And how many jobs they can give to their friends and family.) S o , w h e n e ve r yo u see a blitz of publicit y about a politician, a sk you r sel f: Is t h is important or is it just their game? Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor 2020: A Year for Positive Action The other day I had the pleasure of listening to John Lennon’s song “Imagine” on the radio. As 2019 rapidly comes to an end, Lennon’s song made me think about the issues that need to be addressed without delay in the coming new year. So here is a list of ten things, not necessarily in order of importance, for all of us to think about. 1. Racism/Discrimination - All lives matter. Tolerance and understanding must be the rule. Everyone must be guaranteed the right to live in peace regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs. 2. Gun Violence - The slaughter of innocent lives must come to an end. Our government must do whatever it takes to prevent gun violence in schools, shopping malls, etc. 3. Drugs - The poison that is destroying the youth of America. Like a cancer that is eroding the very fabric of our society, illegal drug use must be eliminated. 4. Medical - End all forms of cancer and life threatening diseases. Provide more care for our senior citizens. If you think this is unrealistic or unattainable, just think of someone that has lost a loved one. I’m sure they will not agree. 5. Education - The youth of America is our future. Greater resources must be provided in order to provide our children with the means to succeed. 6. Economic Opportunity - Equal pay for equal work. End economic discrimination against women, persons of color, and religion. 7. Family Unit - Restore the importance of family values, and the need for parents to work together with children towards a common goal. 8. Veterans - Honor those that have bravely served our country. Provide our veterans with the necessary medical care they rightfully deserve. 9.Homeless/Poverty - A

Letters To The Editor national disgrace. Enough said. 10. Environment - There will be no future unless we save the planet now. Our grandchildren will suffer the consequences of our lack of commitment if we do nothing. Please accept my apologies if I have inadvertently forgotten a worthy cause. I can only hope that 2020 is a year of affirmative action. And never forget, we live in the greatest country on Earth. Lou DeCaro Barnegat

Hate Leads to Hyperbole and Hypocrisy It amazes me how seemingly intelligent people can be so blinded by hate they no longer allow truth and reason to guide their understanding of the times we live in. I am speaking specifically of a recent letter to the editor of this fine publication. After reading the letter titled “The Unquestioning Cult Of Trump” (Dec. 21, 2019), I could not let the writer’s misinformation go unchallenged. The letter opens with a definition of what a cult is which I have no quarrel with, then lists several examples of some of the most despicable examples of evil leaders such as Hitler, Stalin and Mao just to name a few. The writer goes on to add President Trump to the list along with those who support him. Typical of those who I suggest suffer from TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). Under the leadership of those three dictators millions of innocent lives were lost due to their cruel policies. That is a very sad fact that should never be forgotten. President Trump has been in office for 3 years and in that time has not put forth any decree, law or executive order to perpetuate the mass murder of innocents. Contrary to what the writer would

have you believe, President Trump has tried, and still is trying, to stop the only example of mass killing of innocents in the United States of America namely, abortion. The fact is his detractors are pushing for not just abortion of babies in the womb but also the killing of those already born as in the state of New York and attempted in Virginia*. The day after Trump’s inauguration thousands of demonstrators across the land gleefully proclaimed their support for the “Cult of Abortion.” Unfortunately the writer left that group off his list. The writer states President Trump is an operative of Putin, his so-called mentor, when we all know through the Mueller report that is false. Space here does not allow elaboration in more detail. The writer claims Trump is weakening NATO when the truth is NATO is stronger now than ever before. Trump challenged the member nations to do what they promised and fully meet their funding obligations. NATO has more financial resources now than at any other time. That is strength not weakness. He also goes on to say Trump is “faking” a new conspiracy that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election, when the truth is they both did as well as our own FBI, DOJ, and CIA. That inconvenient truth is just now coming to light. On the domestic side the writer claims Trump killed the Affordable Care Act without replacement. That is incorrect. The Affordable Care Act is being torn apart by the courts that are now able to rule on its constitutionality. The courts find it wanting. It was the Obama “cult” that rammed that horrible legislation down our throats without one bipartisan vote to support it. The writer claims Trump is a dictator but fails to mention that President Obama used his phone and pen to do what our elected represen-

tatives would not do. That sounds like a dictator to me but the writer has no issue with it. After proclaiming at least 23 times he did not have the constitutional authority to prevent the deportation of so called “dreamers,” Obama went ahead anyway and declared they could not be deported and thus we have DACA. While I sympathize with those who were brought here illegally as children, the answer is not to throw away our Constitution to protect them but to have bipartisan legislation in place to eliminate the problem just like Obama promised but failed to do when he had the ability to do so in his first two years. The writer proclaims Trump performed a “symbolic lynching” on Obama by pulling out of the Paris Accords and Iran Nuclear deal. It is despicable for him to use such a loaded phrase to describe what Trump did in the interest of the rule of law and fairness to our Constitution. Those “deals” should have been brought before the U.S. Senate for ratification since we are in fact a government of the people not the few appointed individuals acting on behalf of a leader who thinks he knows better than the rest of us. The writer made other dubious points in his diatribe but I do not think it worthy to go on. I am saddened by the sentiment of his letter and the fact there are others who parrot the same rot and call it fact. I now understand full well why the term “fake news” is part of our lexicon in these conf licted days. In closing I will leave us with the wisdom of the late Rodney King when he said, “Can’t we all just get along?” Now is the time to stop the hate, hyperbole and hypocrisy. Tom Geoffroy Jackson *Editor’s note: The NY and VA laws do not allow for killing of newborns.

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Continued From Page 1 to make some council assignment changes in the new year. “I would also like to thank Mayor Michael Reina, Business Administrator Terrence Wall and Township Clerk Janice Kisty and the entire Jackson staff for working so hard to make Jackson a great place to live,” Calogero said. Another item of Council housekeeping was to choose a new vice council president and that went to Sauickie. Both Sauickie and Calogero thanked their colleagues for their support noting that Nixon had also been highly supported during his time as vice council president in 2018 and as council president in 2019. During the 2019 general election Reina was re-elected with a large margin of votes and ran with Andy Kern and Sauickie. Calogero said the new councilmen brought new energy to the panel. “Both of them hit the floor running and greatly contributed to the success we had in 2019.” During the meeting Kern noted with amusement that he and Sauickie had been

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reminded numerous times that they were no longer freshmen on the council. Calogero added, “I congratulate Councilman Sauickie for his new position as council vice president and look forward to working together during the coming months.” He acknowledged that while the township had faced some serious issues in 2019, the governing body had also shown great accomplishment and progress during the year. “As we leave 2019 in the rearview mirror and look down the road to 2020 I would like to reflect on the year’s events. The new year was ushered in with the much deserving re-election of our three-term mayor, Mike Reina and newly elected councilmen. Together, working as a team this governing body shared many accomplishments,” Calogero said. Calogero listed off those accomplishments stating, “the Mayor and his staff continue to present Council with fiscally responsible budgets, our combined efforts have yielded a near record high surplus, we established a sound employment record and we have a fully equipped Department of Public Works.” The council president added that the township has “stronger code enforcement, and a better economic development climate. This governing body can also proudly boast excellent audits, and an above average Standard and Poor’s bond rating of (AA+) and is quoted as being the most fiscally sound municipality in Ocean County.” “Our tax collection is at an almost perfect rate with 98 percent collections, our parks and playgrounds are undergoing a tremendous renovation,” Calogero said. Kern who serves as liaison to the council regarding recreation facilities, strongly agreed with that remark noting that he had toured park facilities throughout the township last year. During 2019 Kern said he worked to make contacts with key organizations that utilize township park facilities adding park improvement projects would make a “huge improvement for our young athletes.” Calogero said that the township, “took a stance against liberal Trenton and voiced our distain over sanctuary cities. We continue to look for cost savings and efficiencies through shared services with our schools, our county and neighboring townships and we have ensured our second amendment rights were being upheld as it relates to gun permits.” “The collaborative efforts of the Mayor and Council have resulted in the acquisition of 35 acres formally known as Rova Farms that will forever be preserved for open space. We have an aggressive plan for 2020 to continue to preserve open space throughout the town,” Calogero said. The council president said he was extremely proud to report the township has a record high police force with 96 officers patrolling the over 100 square mile community. “These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day and I will say for the record are second to no other police force in the state,” Calogero said. “This council has also proved the voice of the residents is always heard. We have had (Council - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 8 several meetings with hundreds of residents in attendance. Our actions from the dais have proven we value and respect all of our residents,” Calogero added. Calogero said that as a new decade has begun, “I ask you all, please do not believe in the rhetoric of a few keyboard warriors who have used social media to ignite flames of hate. “The truth is, Jackson is a growing township, we have a diverse multi-culture population of nearly 60,000 residents who all have the same privileges, are deserving of the same rights and respect we all enjoy,” he said. He added that “I am confident that if we all do our best to be good neighbors and obey the same laws of the land, the good people of Jackson can and will live side by side in peace and harmony for many years to come.”

The Jackson Times, January 18, 2020, Page 9 Calogero described Jackson as “a safe, welcoming, financially sound township that we can all call home.” Replacing long time Township Attorney Jean Cipriani as Jackson’s legal representation is Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin who was appointed to the position during the meeting. Last year, McGuckin served as the attorney for the township’s Planning Board. Jeffrey Riker was reappointed to the Planning Board and will remain as the mayor’s designee. He was also appointed chairman of the Jackson Environmental Commission. Also appointed was William Allmann as a member of the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority. His five-year term will run from Feburary 1 through January 31, 2025. The reorganization meeting marked the 14th reorganization meeting under its current governing system and the 176th reorganization overall.

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Continued From Page 1 week after the protest. Among the vaccine bill protesters were protesters who are opposing state aid cuts to local schools. The cuts to so-called adjustment aid were put in place by S-2, the law promoted by Sweeney going back to 2017. Ocean County school districts in Toms River, Brick, Jackson, and Lacey school and Monmouth County’s Freehold Regional High School district were each hit hard with state aid cuts as a result of the passage of S-2 in 2018. Sweeney previously insisted the school districts that are losing adjustment aid - nearly 200 districts statewide - are not paying their fair share of property taxes to support their schools. The senate president maintains that his assertion is based in part on wealth calculations made by the state Department of Education through a formula that the state has so far refused to release to anyone, despite multiple Open Public Records Act requests from members of the public, the media and school districts. Toms River resident Daniel Nemcek was among the 50 or so protestors who came out during the morning protest. For him it wasn’t just about the idea of mandatory vaccines but “it is part of the constitution in the United States. It’s like owning guns. If you don’t want to own guns don’t buy one but you can’t tell someone they can’t own them.” “For them to remove the religious exemption is wrong and some people do get sick from vaccinations. I am 50/50 on whether they are beneficial. I’ve had the mumps, rubella and other

diseases. It is not all black and white there are shades of gray between,” Nemcek said. Rose Kaiser and Rachel Remelgado were two of the many Toms River parents who came out with signs and strong voices regarding their issue of school funding restoration. “My daughter is a cheerleader and a member of a club and due to these cuts both of these programs will be cut,” Kaiser said. “Because of S-2 he (Sweeney) has put our district in an unthinkable position and as a parent I am outraged. They are stealing from our kids and to remove sports and extracurricular programs that are needed for kids so that they can be more well rounded students and be more competitive in college,” Remelgado said. Remelgado also called for the state to be more transparent as to how the S-2 funding formula was arrived at. “They are taking away our rights. I am really hoping a more logical approach will be seen. Pencils have erasers because everyone makes mistakes. I hope he sees that a mistake has been made here.” “He can fix this,” Kaiser added. Another Toms River resident, Susan Kearney came out with friends and members of the Animal League of New Jersey to greet Sweeney with their “Save NJ Bears.com” signs calling for the end of a bear hunt in the state. “He is big in the hunting caucus and he blocks a lot of animal bills,” Kaiser said. The two groups appeared to take turns on chants of “Just Vote No” concerning the vaccination legislation and “Fund Our Schools” regarding the S-2 formula. Sweeney appeared to have entered the restaurant from the back avoiding the protestors who were in front of the parking lot of the entrance.

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Jackson Pathfinders Call For Help With Planned Children’s Trail Project

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - The Jackson Pathfinders is starting off the new year with an exciting new project. Members of the group are planning a new walking course called the Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail. Dan Green, the group’s corresponding secretary said the trail, “we are about to create will be of significant interest to a very large local population. The site of the Children’s Trail is a wooded tract owned by Jackson Township located right next to the popular Jackson Jungle Play Park and within view of the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library.” Green said, “many beautiful large and medium trees are to be found there. Whatever the season of the year, walking this 10-minute oval-shaped trail will provide refreshing natural beauty and an enjoyable respite from the rush of modern life.” “It is much to be desired that today’s children be offered opportunities to become involved with the beauty of nature. By having such experiences, they as the adults of tomorrow are more likely to become advocates for preservation of our natural lands,” Green added. Green said, “it has taken the Jackson Pathfinders a long time to get permission to develop this beautiful natural trail on township land. Now it will be our great pleasure to create Phase 1 of the trail on January 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, and the public is invited to come and help us if they register in advance.” “We will clear fallen leaves and twigs along the planned route, then create and post a few important signs. When funding becomes available in the future, Phase 2 will be the installation of a surface of crushed stone and stone dust,” Green said. “Phase 2 has not yet been approved however and the the property is within the regulated Pinelands area and approval would be required from the New Jersey Pinelands Commission before any Phase 2 work could be performed,” Pathfinders Chair and publicity representative Karen Walzer said. Green said the crushed stone and stone dust will make the trail accessible for strollers, baby carriages and even wheelchairs. The Pathfinders are made up of men, women,

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teens and scout volunteers who identify, map and maintain local trails for hiking, nature appreciation, mountain biking and equestrian use. The group operates in cooperation with the Jackson Recreation Department and the Jackson Environmental Commission. Members of the Pathfinders receive support from the governing body and partners with local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on large and small special projects. Green said the group has been known to develop new trails in the township’s vast scenic natural land. He added that during all four seasons of the year, walking the proposed new 10-minute, oval-shaped trail will provide refreshing natural beauty and an enjoyable respite from the rush of modern life. He was not sure if Jackson had ever had a trail that had a specific focus on small children. “We thought this would be the perfect place (for a children’s trail) and here is a beautiful wooded area owned by Jackson that wasn’t being used for anything and it is right next to a playground,” Green said. Green did say he understood why some young parents might be afraid to go into the woods with their children because of security concerns but pointed out that the trail’s proposed site is not only next to the well-used playground, “it is also right within view of the library and a few feet away from the headquarters of the Jackson Police Department.” Registration instructions for those who want to help on January 19 can be found at jacksonpathﬁnders.org The group can also be found on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheJacksonPathfinders For further information e-mail Green at hazzan@optonline.net. “The Jackson Pathfinders look forward to sharing with everyone our love for nature and for the trails which lead us there. We always appreciate help with trail maintenance such as trimming grass and weeds, removing discarded cans and bottles, repairing boardwalks. For more information on projects, see the volunteering page on our website,” Green said. For additional information contact Karen Walzer, at kaw920@yahoo.com

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Teen Charged With Murder Of His Mother

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – A Manchester teen has been charged with the August 7, 2019 murder of his mother in Toms River, announced Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Edgar Diaz, 18, was charged with murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose – specifically a knife, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. On August 7, 2019, Toms River Police responded to Deer Chase Professional Park on Route 37 for reports of an assault. Once on the scene, police found an unresponsive female who was later pronounced dead at Community Medical Center. Further investigation by the Ocean County

Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit revealed that Edgar Diaz attacked his mother, 44-year old Margarita Diaz. Diaz stabbed her with a knife and slammed her head into the pavement outside their parked vehicle, all in the presence of his younger brother. Diaz was arrested on August 13, 2019, and has been lodged in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center since his apprehension. “The defendant, Edgar Diaz, was 17 yearsold at the time these crimes occurred. Today, Edgar Diaz voluntarily waived jurisdiction of the Family Court to Criminal Court, and will be prosecuted as an adult,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

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Jackson Township Menorah Lighting Dedicated In Memory of Deceased Event Founder

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Sixteen years ago, Honey Greenberg and Linda Selznick of Bat Shalom Hadassah teamed up with Chabad’s Rabbi Yosef Carlebach to begin a new tradition: a menorah lighting in the back of the township’s municipal building. That tradition continued on December 23 as Chabad supplied the menorah while members of Bat Shalom Hadassah along with several local Yiddish cultural clubs, provided refreshments. Ellen Keller, the president of Bat Shalom Hadassah explained that the lighting occurred on December 23, “because Chanukah came out late on the secular calendar although it always starts on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar.” “Rabbi Carlebach once again lit the menorah outside in front of a large group of guests,” Keller said. Members of her chapter feared a cold and snowy day but instead found themselves in balmy upper 40-degree weather. Keller added, “sadly, for the first time, neither Honey nor Linda were present. Linda moved away and was having health issues while Greenberg, having moved because of her health, had passed away the previous week.” “I dedicated the menorah lighting to Honey’s memory and in honor of Linda. I was most fortunate that Shelley Flaherty had agreed to facilitate the event. She proved to be a most efficient and dedicated planner,” Keller said. Keller said, “the event wouldn’t have run as smoothly as it did without her loving guidance. We all enjoyed the usual jelly donuts, apple juice and hot drinks, and Chanukah gold chocolate coins in the lobby of Town Hall.” “Thanks to Steve and Annette from the Jackson Department of Public Works who were so very cooperative. Thanks also to the Jackson Police Department who provided us with officers in these trying times,” Keller said. Keller noted that prior to the lighting, attendees were treated to a medley of Chanukah songs presented by the Ahavat Olam choir, under the direction of Rabbi David Amar, who also played guitar. Rabbi Michael Klein, the temple’s Rabbi Emeritus and Jackson Chabad’s Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek both greeted the many guests and explained the meaning of Chanukah in the present time. Sharon Greenberg of Jewish Federation of Ocean County was on hand to explain the

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PJ Library Program as part of its outreach to young children. Mayor Michael Reina, Councilmen Alex Sauickie and Kenneth Bressi were also on hand to attend the ceremony and to greet guests. “Senator Sam Thompson presented us with a joint proclamation from the New Jersey Assembly and House,” Keller said. Thompson is a regular attendee at the annual event. Keller said, “Chanukah celebrates the miracle of the light that lasted eight nights and victory over oppression. “In our troubled times, we need all the guidance and light that we can receive. We look forward to this tradition continuing in the coming years.”

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those Federal employees can also choose to go through a 3rd party administrator such as TruHearing. Fourth, many of the Ford and/or General Motors retirees have a hearing aid benefit administered through 3rd parties such as American Hearing Benefits (AHB) or AudioNet. Other 3d party administrators include HEAR USA, EPIC, and Your Hearing Network. The best advice that I can give you is to provide your Audiologist with your insurance information so that they can verify your benefits. In the vast majority of these plans, you will save a significant amount of money taking advantage of your 3rd party benefit. The pitfalls of these plans include the following: • Most of these plans do not offer long 0 percent interest plans • The Audiologist is limited to specific manufacturers for the hearing aid selected. In many cases, this may not be the best hearing instrument for the patient’s lifestyle and listening needs • The Audiologist can charge for their time after the first year of services

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

8 Ways To Improve Energy By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I bet some of you who deal with chronic fatigue are feeling very misunderstood by others. Maybe you have a fear of not being believed or being perceived negatively. I have compassion for you. Fatigue is not something someone can see like a broken ankle, it’s something that they have to take your word for it. If you’re coming into the New Year 2020 with fatigue, I have help for you today. It is simply not possible to make a resolution to beat fatigue if you don’t know what the underlying cause is! But what you can do is try energy-boosting mito-loving supplements and support GI health which can help you produce energy. Sometimes just ending a tedious job or leaving a challenging relationship can fill your cup with new reserves of energy. I want to be careful that I don’t medicalize fatigue because we live in a weird day and age where every symptom gets you a drug! Since I’m a registered pharmacist and crazy about natural medicine, I’d like to move away from the psychological perspective now, and offer you some treatment options. There are many new things today, but one of them I do not recommend is a fecal microbiota transplant. Not kidding here! Do not get talked into this procedure for chronic fatigue. Fecal microbiota is the medical term for a procedure in which ‘stool’ from a healthy person (the donor) is placed into another person’s intestine in the hopes that the donor’s microbiota (ie probiotics) will flourish and help re-establish yours. I mention it because I’m into new research, and I came across a study that showed a fecal transplant could

improve symptoms of fatigue in people with IBS. But it’s a head scratcher to me because I would have suggested taking supplements of B vitamins and probiotics (and dietary restrictions) before doing the stool transplant! I have a very comprehensive version of this article which I can email to you, if you sign up for the newsletter at suzycohen.com. I will now list some of the most important energy hacks and hormone considerations that may help you: • CoQ10 - Important for muscle contractions • Thyroid - Low levels of thyroid hormone cause mental and physical fatigue • TMG - It’s a methyl donor that spawns other energy-producing nutrients • Hormones - Reduced estrogen can cause fatigue • Iron - Iron deficiency anemia can make you tired and dizzy • Creatine - Creatine leads to more ATP and supports muscle health • Greens - Certain superfoods and super fruits can improve mental clarity and physical stamina • Zinc - New research suggests that zinc enhances cellular energy reserves. In short, the best way to reclaim energy if you have digestive issues is to start with your digestion because a lot of mitochondria reside in the gut. Emerging research shows there is cross-talk between your gut and your muscles! Supplements such as those above may be extraordinarily helpful and should be carefully considered with the help of a qualified practitioner. I have a longer version of this article at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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“Give Kids A Smile” Providing Free Dental Care

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be giving kids a smile with one day of free dental care on Feb. 7, 2020. Dr. Elisa Velazquez & her team from Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates are participating in the one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS), on Friday, February 7, 2020. GKAS is part of the American Dental Association’s

(ADA) annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay. “Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” said Dr. Velazquez. “This program, in its 16th year, will touch the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it,” she said. Children 12 and under will receive free pre-

ventive and emergency pediatric dental care including a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County. Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates is prepared to treat 100 children for free to improve their

oral health during this year’s event. Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates has locations in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Cream Ridge. Give Kids A Smile! Will take place at 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River, NJ. Contact the office at 732-473-1123 to schedule an appointment or visit oceanpediatricdental. com for information.

Plumsted Township Is Looking For Volunteers

PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township has several boards/committees that play an important role in shaping our community and offer citizens the opportunity to give back and help move the Township forward. We encourage any person interested in serving our community to reach out. While efforts will be made to place residents on requested boards, it will not be possible in all instances due to availability. There may be openings or appointments available for the following boards/committees: • Land Use Board • Municipal Utility Authority • Environmental Committee • Other committees within the Township Any citizen interested on serving as a member on one of the township’s various boards or committees should send an email with a resume and cover letter to municipalclerk@ plumsted.org.

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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908 616 7104. (8) 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) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries. Call 609-581-8290. (2) 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) Buying - Vintage Selmer Saxophones and other professional models. i.e. Conn Buescher King. Cash Paid! Call 609-581-8290. Email lenny3619@gmail.com. (8)

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Dear Joel, It has become painfully obvious that my 89-year-old widowed father should not be driving. Although he has not had an accident, he is exhibiting all the signs of someone who should not be behind the wheel, and my siblings and I feel it is just a matter of time. We have broached the subject individually and as a group on more than one occasion, but he immediately becomes defensive and angry, and the conversation ends. We are worried not only for his safety, but for the safety of others. Our goal is to have Dad voluntarily surrender his license, rather than have it taken away. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this very delicate situation? Answer: Discussions about driving issues can be difficult and emotional and must be handled with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. It’s not a one-time conversation and should be had with someone who your father trusts, perhaps the family doctor or a

friend who has recently made the decision. Like most of us, driving represents freedom and independence and your father may fear that he will lose both once he surrenders his license. Showing him the many transportation options that are now available may allay some of those feelings. As a matter of fact, he may feel freer without the responsibility and expense of owning and driving a car. Most important is his safety. Expressing concern for him (“I’m concerned for your safety while driving”) rather than pointing out his shortcomings (‘You’re not a safe driver”) may go a long way toward his acceptance of the situation. “Thanks for writing” Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Physical Therapy By: Elise Pavlick, DPT

WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting one in eight Americans over the age of 65. Research has shown that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease tend to develop abnormal structures in the brain, called plaques and tangles, that block communication between nerve cells in the brain and body. Because the nerve cells are unable to work properly, individuals can experience a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and physical symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that is worsens over time, and although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, medication and physical activity can be helpful in slowing its progression. HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical symptoms such as muscle disuse, loss of balance, and difﬁculty walking and negotiating turns and obstacles all ultimately increase an individual’s risk of falling, which can possibly lead to serious injury. During a physical therapy evaluation, a licensed physical therapist evaluates various components of the body in order to determine impairments that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms. The following are important aspects that are addressed in each exercise program, as deemed appropriate by a physical therapist: - Strength and Flexibility

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, individuals tend to become more sedentary, which leads to muscles becoming weak and tight. The lower extremity muscles are very important for standing and walking, so as they become weak, it becomes particularly difﬁcult to perform daily tasks and ambulate, or walk around. Physical therapy can help break this cycle by developing a safe strengthening and ﬂexibility program to improve muscle performance. - Gait Training In addition to developing an exercise program, a physical therapist will evaluate and determine the most appropriate assistive device for each patient in order to provide safe ambulation. The most common assistive devices are rolling walkers, single point canes, and quad canes. - Balance Along with safe ambulation, balance is by far one of the most important aspects of minimizing an individual’s fall risk. Both static and dynamic balance are addressed during physical therapy by simulating tasks that individual’s experience in their daily lives. These tasks include reaching, stepping onto and off of various pliable surfaces, and negotiating obstacles while walking. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FINISH PHYSICAL THERAPY?

All of the factors addressed during physical therapy work together to improve overall function and safety. Once an individual has achieved his/her goals and is ready to be discharged, the physical therapist will provide the patient with a home exercise program so that the gains made during physical therapy can be maintained. Physical therapy can provide the tools for success, however it is up to the individual to use the information he/ she has learned to continue to maximize safety and functional mobility! ELISE PAVLICK, DPT Elise graduated from the University of Delaware in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Disabilities Studies. She continued her education at the University of Delaware where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in January 2014. While at UD, she and a few classmates were chosen to present their case study, The Use of EMG Biofeedback as a Treatment for Facial Paralysis Secondary to Bell’s Palsy, at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting. Elise has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatric rehabilitation. She performed clinical rotations at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Toms River and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, where she focused on the rehabilitation of patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, spina biﬁda, and lower extremity amputation. Her professional areas of interest include post-operative rehab, orthopedics, amputation, and neurological rehabilitation of the pediatric and geriatric populations. Elise believes in manual therapy, patient-centered goals, and evidencebased practice to improve overall function and quality of life.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 18 - jan 24 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making excuses won’t cut it as this week rolls by. Some people will remain immune to your charm. Make sure you get to work on time and get checks in the mail to pay the bills before they are due. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sit on your hands to prevent yourself from acting when you shouldn’t in the week to come. Just because the internet gurus tell everyone it’s time to take steps or make changes doesn’t mean that it will end well for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fantasies might be frivolous but can fuel some ideas. You may enjoy activities that allow you to escape reality or get away from the usual grind. Take notes when you find something worth remembering in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your carefree attitude or social forays could aggravate those who take issues more seriously. Beginning something of importance this week could be the equivalent of pushing a boulder uphill in the middle of a snowstorm. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The part of you that says “I want to control everything” is on steroids. Take a few deep breaths before you take charge of something that isn’t part of your job description. Attend to your own responsibilities in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention to detail is desirable in the week ahead. Although it’s unlikely that starting a new business or creative project will be successful now, you can polish, edit and refine existing works. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): No amount

of pixie dust can hide the hard facts. You could pretend there isn’t an elephant in the room that everyone else notices. Avoid making crucial decisions in the upcoming week that could impact your family. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use criticism as a fulcrum to maneuver past obstacles. Someone could point out small errors or problems that need your attention as the week unfolds. Once problems are dealt with there will be less resistance to your ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Reflect on ways to achieve material stability as this week goes by. If you work hard, you can achieve your objectives in a slow and relentless spiral. Your wallet might feel thinner than usual, so remain thrifty. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel driven to act on strong urges and passionate desires, but examine these feelings carefully. You think you know what’s right or what you want, but when this week is over, you may think differently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be appalled when people say or do unacceptable things and then display a lack of remorse. Remain quiet and avoid stirring up controversy in the coming week. Put your skills to work in a positive way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be happiest if you can escape from the dog-eatdog business world and find a quiet, peaceful retreat. This isn’t a good week to make major purchases or decisions, but it can be a good time to gather ideas.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Delicious Dish Is Simple Enough For Family Meal,Yet Elegant For Special Dinner Party By Wolfgang Puck It seems to me that people who love to cook at home often have two separate styles of recipes that they rely on. First come the everyday dishes that they make week after week for their family and any close friends who might drop by - simple, straightforward, delicious food they can cook quickly and easily with minimal fuss. And then there are more elaborate, special-occasion dishes that they only make to impress their guests at special dinner parties. I think, however, that the very nature of special occasion entertaining has changed over the years. More and more hosts and guests alike prefer that dinner parties feel like relaxed family-style meals - occasions at which you don’t have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, worry whether you’re using the right fork, or be extra cautious not to drip your red wine on the fancy tablecloth. Good food that feels more like a family supper puts everyone at ease gathered around the table at happy ease. That’s why, right now, when you’re probably still thinking about how you’d like to change the way you cook and entertain this year, I’d like to share a favorite recipe of mine that is equally welcome and easy to prepare whether you serve it to your loved ones on a weeknight or present it to weekend dinner party guests. It’s my pork medallions on apple compote with black pepper cider sauce. Pork is a really home-style choice of meat, and it’s usually so reasonably priced. Yet, when you choose a piece of boneless pork loin and ask the butcher in your supermarket to cut it into the medallion-shaped pieces called for in the recipe, you have a main ingredient that looks surprisingly elegant for a special party. The medallions also cook very quickly, which makes them a perfect choice for a family meal. (You could also prepare a similar version of the dish substituting medallions of lamb, slices of boneless turkey breast, or even boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.) The apple compote beneath the pork is also an appealingly homey preparation. Yet, a few easy special touches - some apple cider jelly and splashes of white wine and cream - transform the compote into something surprisingly elegant. The same goes for the sauce spooned over the pork, which gains its own bright flavor from the cider jelly plus some coarsely crushed black peppercorns. Those three easily assembled elements add up to a dish that looks like something a fine restaurant might serve, yet tastes like the best in comfort food. In other words, it offers the best of both worlds, making it a recipe I hope you’ll want to prepare again and again, whatever the occasion. PORK MEDALLIONS ON APPLE COMPOTE WITH BLACK PEPPER CIDER SAUCE Serves 4

For the black pepper cider sauce: 1 cup (250 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth, plus a little extra if needed 2 tablespoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus extra to taste For the apple compote: 2 pounds (1 kg) large pippin or Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg For the pork medallions: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork loin, cut into 8 equal medallions 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, prepare the sauce: In a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet, combine the stock or broth and the jelly. Over medium-high heat, simmer briskly until the liquid reduces to 1/2 cup (125 mL), stirring frequently to take care that the sugar in the jelly doesn’t burn along the side of the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer briefly, just until the sauce thickens. Whisk in the butter and crushed peppercorns to taste. Cover and keep warm. For the compote, peel, core, and quarter the apples, then cut into thin slices. In a 12-inch (30-cm) skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Add the apples, saute briefly, and then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Add the jelly and wine and stir until the jelly melts. Add the cream and stir until the apples are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Keep warm. To prepare the medallions, first lightly dust them all over with the flour and season to taste with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, heat 1 or 2 heavy skillets with enough cooking surface to hold the medallions in a single layer without crowding. Add 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter to each skillet, and swirl to coat the cooking surface. Add the pork medallions and saute until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, mound the compote on 4 heated plates. Arrange two medallions on top of the compote on each plate. Spoon a little sauce over and around the medallions. Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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