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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Can you remember a time when voting was not allowed equally by everyone? Most people were born after the time where people fought for equal rights to vote. Over 100 years ago, the suffrage moment
─Photo by Bob Vosseller New Lakehurst Police Chief Matt Kline takes the oath of office as Lakehurst’s newest police chief. Klein’s wife, Amanda stands at left, holding their infant daughter MacKenzie, as he is sworn in. His 5-year-old daughter Katelyn is holding the bible as his parents Judy and William Kline observe the ceremony which included Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman administering the oath. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – There’s a new chief in the borough and his name is Matt Kline. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow officers, Kline was sworn into office during a recent Borough Council meeting. Kline isn’t a new face however. He has been with the Lakehurst Police Department since April 2004. He is married with two children. Kline was sworn in by Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman. Mayor Harry Robbins and the members of council along with audience attendees loudly
applauded afterwards. He took over as chief from Eric Higgins who retired last month and who Kline thanked in his speech that followed his oath of office. Prior to his taking the oath, Kline said, “I started off as a special officer here 16 years ago. I don’t want to make too many changes in my fi rst year. We did promote Sgt. Jason Guide who fi lled my position.” The department is looking at the rank of lieutenant which is vacant. “There is no talks of having (Police - See Page 4)
Commemorating 100 Years Of Women’s Right To Vote was in full swing. Activists and reformers were fighting to give women the right to vote. Women such as Alice Paul, Antoinette Brown Blackwell and Susan B. Anthony all played a crucial part in making history and granting women the
right to vote. Ocean County celebrated the 100 th anniversary of New Jersey’s ratification of the 19th Amendment in the historic courtroom of the Ocean County Courthouse. Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella was
the chief coordinator of the event, and presented the speakers and the four Ocean County women who were being honored during the evening. “As an elected Constitutional Officer in Ocean County, I am honored to coordinate
this important program recognizing the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution granting women the right to vote,” Colabella said. Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director (Women - See Page 4)
February 22, 2020
Council Hears Self-Assessment Report
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – How does the town’s plans align with that of the state? Lengthy studies should tell the Township Council whether they match up. At stake is money for grants and other help. In his presentation before the council, Township Planner Nick Dickerson explained the report “is part of the planned endorsement process and what that is, is the alignment of the township’s plans and land use regulations with those of the state and regional entities and county. It tries to streamline this planning and in return the state offers incentives for communities who seek to do this including technical assistance, priority of grants, low interest loans and it also allows for a center designation which would help for the township’s efforts concerning economic development and creating a walkable downtown center for this area.” Dickerson added, “this is a fairly lengthy process,” noting the 121-page report. “This is only step three in the process and there are 10 steps total. “There will be a lot of work between the township and the state to identify what steps need to be done on the part of the township and where to achieve planned endorsement,” Dickerson said. He noted that future work for step 4 would involve “a community vision which would involve a great deal of community input, a consistency review of various ordinances and plans, an action plan…and then endorsement by the state planning commission followed by the actual monitoring of and implementation of the agreement that would be signed as part of this process.” Council President Sam Fusaro asked what his “guesstimate on how long it would take for the next seven steps? Ballpark?” “I would say well over a year because each step has a certain number of days where the state has to act,” Dickerson said. “A year is good. I was thinking with the state it would be well over a decade,” Fusaro said. “What the township is tasked to do through this report is to identify existing conditions (Council - See Page 7)
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a lieutenant at this time.” Lakehurst’s police department serves a community of more than 2,500 residents and responds to around 11,000 calls for service each year. Officers respond to medical issues, traffic accidents, domestics, neighbor disputes, property crimes, and general calls for assistance. Members of the police department received a high honor in December 2019 when it received a certificate of accreditation from the New Jersey State Chiefs Association. Higgins received the certification during a Council meeting
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Continued From Page 1 and liaison to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office Gary Quinn was the first speaker of the night. Quinn dove into the significance of the anniversary and thanked the women of Ocean County for what they do. “Your strengths, your character and your hard work are all qualities that make you tremendous goals for all women in the county,” Quinn said. The New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way delivered a speech on how this movement paved the way for women today. She discussed how our democracy is stronger when everyone participates, and encouraged everyone to vote for evThe General’s
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the new chief take his oath of office and joined the new chief and members of the department for a group photo during the evening. Kline’s 5-year-old daughter Katelyn held the bible during the ceremony. He was joined by his wife Amanda and his other daughter, MacKenzie who is a year old. His parents Judy and William pinned on his badge while his wife presented him with his bars. His twin brother Bill, sisters Jennifer and Adrianne and other family members were also present. “I am excited for this new chapter in my career. You made my position as chief a very smooth transition and I thank you for that chief (he said to Higgins). In
addition, I’d like to thank my mother and father who provided me the roots of responsibility and independence and I’d like to thank my wife for continuing to put up with me during the testing process in the last six months. I would not be here today if not for you and my beautiful girls,” Kline said. The chief added, “to the men and women of the Lakehurst Police Department, thank you for all you do day in and day out in the community. Each and every one of you do an excellent job and I am honored and proud to be your police chief. Thank you for your support during this transition. I am truly honored and proud to be the Lakehurst police chief.”
ery election. “Voting is the floor, not the ceiling,” Way expressed. She also stated that “we are still an unfi nished book, and women are still fighting for rights today.” Timothy Hart, an Ocean County Historian, gave a short historical presentation about the important turning point in history. He said that prior to the Amendment, New Jersey held a referendum in 1915 to see if the state should allow women to vote. Ocean County was the only county that was for women’s right to vote. The main portion of the program was recognizing and honoring four women in Ocean County who perform essential roles in public service. State Superior Court Assignment Judge Marlene Lynch Ford was the fi rst woman
to serve as Assignment Judge in Ocean County – the chief judicial officer - and was the fi rst woman to serve as Prosecutor in Ocean County and also one of six women elected from Ocean County to serve in the State Legislature. She encouraged all women to run for office. “Don’t be afraid to run, even if you lose,” Ford said. Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines is the second woman only to be elected to the Board of Freeholders in the county’s history and was the director of the Board in 2019. She voiced how women are the backbone for today’s voting rights. “Everyone gets to enjoy the right to vote because of women,” Haines said. She also stated how in this past election, 56 percent of the votes were women.
Ocean County Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove is the sixth woman to represent Ocean County in the State Legislature. As a retired history teacher, she said it’s important that women hold political posts and thanked the women of the suffrage movement for paving the way for women today. Lastly, Barbara Lanuto was honored as she is the fi rst woman to serve as Ocean County’s deputy county clerk. She concluded the night by reviewing that out of 203 municipal seats in Ocean County, 44 of them are women and only three are serving as mayor. “We have made great strides as women in Ocean County throughout the years serving as municipal elective officials, but we still have a long way to go,” Lanuto said.
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Continued From Page 1 throughout the township. The report covers certain trends in demographics, housing trends, population trends and it looks at the existing efforts done by the township in terms of plans and identifying which master plan has been adopted and various elements that have been adopted and also to see consistency between the township and Pinelands comprehensive master plans …and to see what the township has taken efforts already to be in alignment with the state redevelopment plan which was last adopted by the state in 2001.” He added that while reference had been made about town center designation along the Route 70 corridor, it was removed due to the traffic concerns. It was still in the report but that will be removed before it is submitted to the state. A zoning map adopted in 2018 would replace an older
map that was in the report. Councilman Craig Wallis said “the next meeting is the one where we’d approve it or not approve it and all those changes would be made by then.” He asked about the step involved in identifying the vision of the township. “This report is the part of the process of us looking back to see what we are and what we have.” “Exactly, this is just a snapshot of Manchester of what is taking place so they have a better idea of what they are working with,” Dickerson responded. “It is the beginning of the trip not the end and there is plenty of time for public input,” Councilman Robert A. Hudak said. During the public comment period that followed, resident Karen Argenti came forward with concerns that the report did not include crucial environmental information that she felt was necessary for the report to include before it is approved and sent to the state.
Argenti said the township was “not ready to submit this proposal as information needed is incomplete. The town does not have an updated Natural Resources Inventory, Stormwater Management Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Tree Ordinance, or a local Resilience Strategy and Ordinance, etc. On page 2 of the Report it states: “The purpose of this report is to review the existing conditions, demographic trends, and inventory of resources in Manchester Township and assess the consistency of the municipal planning and zoning documents with the State Plan.” The resident said that the 2005 Natural Resources Inventory is being updated, the 2018 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is the last one filed; it should be filed May 15 of the next year; and it has many documents that are dated 2004 or 2005, the Stormwater Management Plan is dated 2005, the 2013 Tree Ordinance does not
require trees to be deeded or listed as with a Shade Tree Committee would do.” “There is no Resiliency Strategy that identifies and addresses flooding and other vulnerable areas in a comprehensive fashion, including climate change assessment. We need to promote Low Impact Development, Green Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services. Please consider my comments before you vote to approve this study and considerable cost to the taxpayers.” The council voted to adopt the report with the recommended changes that Dickerson had listed. Argenti said after the meeting that she was disappointed that the council had not considered adding the items she had recommended before voting to adopt the report. She added that she hoped the township would consider what she presented as it moved forward with development in the future.
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LAKEHURST – Would you like to see with your own eyes where the Hindenburg burned and then crashed? Would you like to see “Hangar One” where the Hindenburg was kept when waiting for other return trips to Germany? Would you like to see the beauty of the “Cathedral Chapel of the Air” with wonderful stained-glass windows,
beautiful Altar and an inspiring shrine to New Jersey Airship Veterans & the 4 Chaplin’s? Would you like to see the Ready Room with all 5 Branches of the Military, POW/MIA Room & The Hindenburg Room in “Hangar One”? If you do, then the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society can make that happen for
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Missing The Personal Touch In Stores You see them wherever you go these days! At first, they started showing up at grocery stores, then convenience stores. They popped up without notice at many of our leading fast food chains and even made it to the local branches of our library systems. They are said to make life easier, faster and we’re assured that they will not cause a decline in staff at these respective establishments. Some question the validity of that claim. So, who… or rather what is seemingly everywhere and to a small degree changing our lives? Kiosks! You can use them
to order your sandwich, pay for your gallon of milk, check out your book and order your crunch wrap breakfast meal. You don’t have to interact as much (or at all) with staff if you want to make a deposit at your bank because newer ATMs are programed with that function. That is an extension of the kiosk concept. I am not sure yet how I feel about this new technological development. While I’m clearly not opposed to new tech making my life simple, there is something about how it is being presented that just seems a bit unnerving. I guess it’s seeing the lack of cashiers in a favorite convenience store when I want
to check out my drink and see five self-checkout areas and one manned station. Our library system is rolling out more self-check out machines and it was amusing to watch young people go up to the brightly lit machines thinking they were video games or a young mom who wanted to make a copy of something believing it a copy machine. I thought it odd, months ago, when I stood a tad too long looking at a newly installed mechanical order system at a local McDonald’s and as I turned around to walk to the manned counter, have the woman behind it walk over to me and walk me through the new device and show me how
easy it was. Granted this was at a time when I was the only customer in the lobby. Another observation was at my local grocery store and watching the cashiers observe the installation of a batch of new self-check machines as if they were witnessing their replacements. Perhaps they were? It isn’t just the kiosk devices but manned staff with hand held devices that can check your small order as you stand in line. That is convenient and that still has a personal touch. Have you ever gone to a bank and approached the teller area holding your deposit slip and other paperwork only to be told, “Sir, are you aware you
can now do this at the ATM?” While it was said in pleasant manner my brain translated that into, “Sir, this is much a minor task we’d rather you not bother us with it anymore and do it yourself.” We live in a time when a few fleeting words between the shopper and cashier may become a thing of the past before long. Some of us feel an unnatural intimidation of going up to those self-check machines despite having a decent knowledge of navigating around our computers and phone devices. There is just something about those kiosks with their buttons, scanners, lights and various slots that just seem out of place, as if
they are armed with lasers and could activate them if we do the wrong thing. Perhaps if, or rather, when they start to talk (and you know that eventually they will) it won’t seem so bad. When we start to get illuminated digital facial features, we’ll forget that it’s just a machine and we’ll fool ourselves into thinking it’s the friendly cashier who we used to joke with while were standing in line. Whether you use them or not, they are now part of our life and I guess it’s all in the name of progress. Bob Vosseller Assistant Editor
Letters To The Editor
The Editor Trenton Doesn’t Realize How Letters Aid Cuts AreTo Hurting Schools Dear Governor Murphy, At this time of year, school districts throughout New Jersey are beginning to prepare budgets for the upcoming school year - which is always a formidable task as we have to balance the education of the children in our communities with the real financial concerns of our district’s taxpayers. This year, the constituents in the Freehold Regional High School District’s footprint must grapple with the serious negative impacts of Senate Bill 2 (S-2) and the long-term effects it will have on the education and opportunities available to our 10,600 current students and the thousands more who will enter the schools of the Freehold Regional High School District in coming years. S-2 has had and will continue to have a direct negative impact on the
high school students in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro and will adversely affect all the taxpayers in these communities. On the surface, the conceptual framework underlying S-2 sounded ideal - specifically a chance to redistribute school funding to help those districts that had sharp increases in enrollment while their funding remained flat. In reality, S-2 is and continues to have devastating impacts on 500,000 children across the state in order to help those districts. This bill has established a false perception of have and have nots, creating an atmosphere that pits students, parents, and communities against each other; rather than celebrating, sustaining and working to
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improve New Jersey’s recent #1 ranking for providing a stellar education to every child. We completely support our neighbor Freehold Borough and other districts receiving their fair share but submit that it must be done in a manner that does not destroy other school districts, including our own. Keep in mind, the Freehold Borough K-8 School District, which is one of the districts that had sharp increases in enrollment while their funding remained flat, sends their students to us for high school. So while those students will benefit greatly during their time in the lower district, S-2 will be dismantling the education they will receive in the Freehold Regional High School District when they enter ninth grade. We’re certain it was not the intent of those in the Legislature, to create divisive legislation that will have damaging, long-term consequences for the children of New Jersey. We doubt any elected official would support such outcomes, but unfortunately, that is exactly what is occurring. We ask that the phasing out of state aid under S-2 is extended until the magnitude of its impact is fully understood and that the phasing in of state aid to the districts who saw sharp enrollment increases continues on the current schedule established by S-2 with new revenue for state aid earmarked to those districts. Otherwise, thousands of children – many of them your youngest constituents - will be
negatively impacted in the short and long term. It is time for the funding formula to be completely redesigned through a transparent process that benefits every student in this state. The Freehold Regional High School District is an exemplary district. Our students have outstanding opportunities to explore their passions whether through participation in one of our specialized Magnet Programs, career and technical education pathways or through various clubs and sports teams. The reductions in state aid under S-2 will severely diminish educational programming for students across our region, which in turn will have negative implications for college and career success. This District has prided itself on its fiscal responsibility. As a regionalized system, our economy of scale allows us to provide a superior education for our students while spending approximately $3,500 per pupil less than similar districts. In fact, our per-pupil costs are below most of the K-8 systems in our area despite running hundreds of clubs and athletic teams. The belief that this district has somehow lived “high on the hog” for years - a sound bite and talking point often stated by supporters of S-2 - is a dangerous misrepresentation of Freehold Regional. The repeated refrain we hear is that our enrollment is declining, that we should have been downsizing accordingly all along. The answer is we did and continue
to downsize. On average our enrollment declines approximately 1.4% each year. With our enrollment being close to 10,600 students you can see how minimal that decrease is each year. With that slight decrease in students each year, we worked to eliminate positions to keep our ratio of staff to students efficient. In 2010 alone, eighty-one staff positions were cut from across the district. In addition, since 2014, we have eliminated an additional thirty-six positions of faculty, staff, and administrators to match the decline of student enrollment. That’s one hundred and seventeen positions eliminated over a decade – an average of almost twelve positions a year. We cannot absorb a loss of $30 million and continue to provide the quality education our students deserve. The most frustrating part is that we now have to announce cuts to programs and services for our students, yet we cannot provide our community with an explanation of why or how the funding formula has determined that the Freehold Regional’s taxpayers are not contributing their “fair share.” It is inexcusable that the formula has not been made public, especially in light of its questionable math. According to the state’s formula, if you owned a house valued at $400,000 and earned $100,000 in 2009 you had the ability to pay $4,127 in Freehold Regional taxes. Keeping that property value and income flat, in 2020 the state’s formula says you’re able to
pay $5,396 in Freehold Regional taxes. Taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of how their “fair share” is determined. Without seeing the formula ourselves, we cannot provide them with an answer. We recognize the challenge of generating revenue to adequately fund education in New Jersey, but we implore you to work towards a solution that ensures every student in the state receives the education he or she deserves. S-2 in its current form is not that answer. Helping some students at the expense of others is the opposite of providing a fair education for all. (Visit our online petition at change.org/p/phil-murphyfunding-formula-fairness-for-allstudents) where you can read the names and opinions of more than 10,000 residents who deserve an answer as how this funding is determined. Before we begin to dismantle the educational programming with negative consequences for every child in the Freehold Regional, we respectfully ask that you reconsider your stance on S-2 in light of the severe negative consequences that it will have for thousands of children and families in New Jersey. Charles B. Sampson, Ed.D. Superintendent Carl Accettola Board President Sean Boyce Assistant Superintendent
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your risk of heart disease, including exercising, eating a balanced diet, and knowing the early warning signs. That’s why I urge all Central Ohioans and all Americans to ‘Go Red’ and help spread the word this Heart Month.” The resolution is support by two of the leading organizations committed to promoting American heart health: the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. “Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disability. After decades of a steady decline in the U.S., CVD death rates are on the rise, which points to the urgent need for more research, prevention and early detection programs,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. “Now, more than ever, we need support from Members of Congress to address the health and economic crisis that CVD poses to our nation. We are grateful to Representatives Joyce Beatty and Chris Smith, our Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition Co-Chairs, for introducing this year’s Heart Month Resolution and for their ongoing advocacy in the fight against heart disease and stroke.” Though Heart Month will be celebrated around the nation throughout February at awareness events, galas and free medical screenings, all Americans should work to live healthier lives all year long.
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Associated Humane Societies Offers Fire Safety Tips For Pets
OCEAN COUNTY - It is estimated that about 500,000 pets are affected by house fi res each year. Statistics show that about 20 percent of all house fi res start between 4 and 8 a.m., when residents are sleeping. “To lose a family pet under any circumstances is devastating. To lose a pet in a fire is beyond words,” said Roseann Trezza, executive director, Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park. “Firefighters will attempt to save family pets, but they need to have an idea of where they are in the house and if there are pets at all.” Associated Humane Societies offers pet owners special decals that, when prominently placed in front and back doors or windows, will alert fi re or rescue personnel of the type and number of animals inside the home or apartment in case of emergency. A decal is especially important where there are several dwellings, like condominiums, apartments or townhouses so fi refighters know which living quarters contain pets. The four inch square decals are designed in standard fi re department colors of red and yellow, with black type. These will affi x to almost any surface, and have space available to write information in permanent marker or ballpoint pen. Cost is $2 for two decals and can be purchased by mailing cash or check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Pet Decals, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114. And to help pet owners safeguard their pets and homes from fi re and the damage it can cause, Associated Humane Societies offers the following tips: Be sure house numbers are clearly visible. In apartments, many animals have perished because fi refighters did not know which houses or apartments had pets. Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s the single most important way to alert you and your loved ones of a hazardous condition. Place them on each level of your house. If you cannot afford one, contact your local fi re department who will sometimes donate the devices. Keep burning candles out of the reach of pets and children and never leave burning candles unattended. A knocked over candle can ignite an entire house in a matter of moments. Consider opting for the many beautiful flameless candles now available.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Flea Market
WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539 in Whiting, is holding an indoor Flea Market on April 25 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you have things to sell, tables are available to rent for a donation of $10. Or come and browse, there will be a variety of items on display and the Kitchen Café will be open with lunch and snack items for sale. For information or to reserve a table please call JoAnn Smithson at 732-408-5351 or contact the church office at 732-350-2121.
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Local Church To Celebrate World Day Of Prayer
WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is the site of this year’s celebration of World Day of Prayer. Each year a group of women from a country write an entire worship service. Churches all over the world celebrate this service on the same day. This ecumenical spirit encourages prayer and action everywhere. The service will be held on March 6 at 1 p.m. The theme will be “Rise! Take Your Mat & Walk” and is based on John 5. It is based on that healing and the life changing question of what you are going to do. This year’s lesson is about Zimba-
bwe’s history and rich culture, sharing stories of inter-generational wisdom, traditions, and experiences of God’s profound love. Members of local churches will be sharing the readings. Besides St. Stephen’s, members of Christ Lutheran C hu rch a nd C om mu n it y Refor me d Church, and others will participate. Refreshments will be served following the service. A free-will offering helps to continue World Day Projects throughout the world. For more information, contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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Teacher Gifts Students Dolls That Look Like Them
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – No child ever wants to feel left out. Some students received a gift that not only put the biggest smiles on their faces, but made them feel included in the world. At Ridgeway Elementary School, a class of kindergarteners were all gifted dolls that looked exactly them. When Crystal Policastro acquired a $233 grant from Donors Choose, she knew exactly what she was putting that money towards. Policastro and her co-teacher Francine Allman teach a total of 18 children. Some of her students have hearing aids, glasses and wheelchairs, −Photos courtesy Manchester Township Schools and the grant allowed her to purchase dolls that have all these adaptive them. Getting hearing aids, glasses and a wheelchair will help students feel included accessories. “Some of my students have disabilities and and improve their self-image about their wear adaptive accessories that help them handicaps. Kindergarten students are at a hear and see. Unfortunately, the dolls and crucial time where they learn through play. materials we have in school don’t look like We have various play centers including a dramatic play center. The one piece that it is missing is realistic dolls and accessories that look like them. I am hoping that the children that are playing with them will learn that everyone is different and that is okay,” Policatro stated. With her vision coming to life, Policastro and Allman are overwhelmed with joy and love with how much this project means to them and their students. “From year to year, we get students who don’t all look alike and need different things to help them be successful in school and in life. As soon as these play materials were introduced to my students one said, ‘This doll looks just like me!’ At that moment I knew that this was such an impactful project. I am so thankful for your generosity and supporting such a special project that is close to my heart,” Policastro said.
Church Hosts Flea Market
WHITING – Are you doing spring cleaning? Are you finding odds and ends you might want to sell? St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is holding an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 25. Tables are available for rent at a cost of $10.
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Crestwood Village III Travel Club Announces Trips
WHITING – Crestwood Village III Travel Club has announced the following trips that can now be registered for: Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on April 16. Tickets are $30 and the trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Casino package is $25 free slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued ID required to receive Casino bonus. Gather at Unity Hall 250 Schoolhouse Road at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Hello Dolly at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on May 15. Tickets are $45 and includes show ticket and round-trip transportation including driver gratuity. Everyone will gather at Unity Hall at 6:15
p.m. and will return approximately 12 midnight. Due to the popularity of this trip in the past and the limited number of seats available, all tickets must be paid in full at time of reservation. No reservations can be accepted without payment. Only 25 tickets will be sold. Deposits will only be refunded if the trip is cancelled. Tickets for all trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club and mail to Rose Kantenwein, 46A Yorktowne Parkway Whiting, NJ 08759. Please include your phone number. For reservations or information on any trip, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441 or Lois Pearson at 732-350-7448.
Garden Club Has Guest Speaker
WHITING – The Garden Club was pleased to have Colleen DelVacchio from VNA Health Group (Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Home Care and Hospice-Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice Partnership) as a guest speaker. Colleen gave a short summary of the services provided, such as making volunteer visits, being a Comfort Caller, Paws for Patients, Veterans to Veterans, and more. After her presentation, the members of the club called upon their creativity to make table-side fresh floral arrangements, which Colleen later delivered to hospice patients. Approximately 30 arrangements were made. The club members enjoyed
making the arrangements and were happy to know that their flowers would put a smile on someone’s face. If you would like to volunteer, or get additional information (for Ocean County), contact Colleen at 732-592-3622. The Garden Club’s next meeting is scheduled for March 4 starting at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on0 Route 539. The guest speaker will be Janet Kline from Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. Her presentation will be on Butterflies. If you have any questions, contact Fran Reeve at 732-350-7415, Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904 or Cindy Sims at 732674-4071.
Church Hosts Movie Night
WHITING – The Christ Lutheran Church will be hosting a movie and dessert night on March 19 at 2 p.m. The church will be celebrating the fi rst day of Spring with fellowship, music, fun and dessert. The movie that will be showing is “The
Quiet Man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. The movie has lots of music that you can sing along to. The event is free and all are invited to join. If you have any questions, you can call the church at 732-350-0900.
Crestwood Village VI To Host Bereavement Support Group
WHITING – Deerfield Woman’s Club will hold their next meeting on March 27 at 1 p.m. in Deerfield Hall. Anthony Lipari, D.Min. will be the speaker and will discuss the stages of grief. Refresh-
ments will be provided. Meetings are open for anyone to come. The spring session dates are April 24, May 29 and June 26. For more info, call Rosie 732-881-1044.
Crestwood Village V To Start Veterans Club
WHITING – On March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Crestwood Village V will have an open meeting to start a veteran’s club. Meeting is open to all veterans interested in the following topics: medical benefits, veteran benefits (Online ordering of Medications, Messaging your VA Doctor, etc.),
group discussions- men/women or mixed. Please attend and give any suggestions for topics you would like to discuss, places you would like to see or any benefits you would like to see offered to Veterans in the area. If interested, call Bill Schmidt at 732-5756904 or Betsy Gordon 908-227-1861.
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Healing Mission Held At Church
WHITING – A Healing Mission will be held on May 16, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is sponsored by “The Healing Hand of Christ,” St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, and by “God’s Healing Grace,” Christ Episcopal Church of Toms River, Chapters of the International Order of St. Luke The Physician. The main speaker will be Carolyn Williams Rae, Region 2 OSL Director. Her
topic is “Loving, Listening, and Praying.” Praise music will be provided by the group Celebrate. The registration fee is $10 per person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For further information please contact Stefanie Rotsaert 732-350-2904. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is located at 180 Route 539 Whiting, NJ, about 1 mile from the intersection of Routes 70 & 539.
Church Forms Interactive Musical Trip
WHITING – Join the Whiting United Methodist Church on an all-inclusive trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see Sherlock Holmes in his return to solve the crime. You and Doctor Watson help Mr. Holmes go on a hilarious hunt to find the missing treasure. The interactive musical puts you right in the middle of the action, finding clues and solving the crime. The trip is scheduled for March 24. The bus will be leaving the church at 9:15 a.m.
to take everyone to the theatre. It is expected to return around 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes the bus trip, dinner, desert, show and all tips. If you are interested in going, call the church office at 732-350-6878 for information or to reserve a seat. Reservations are needed no later than March 1. The church is located at 55 Lacey Road. You don’t need to be a member of the church to attend the trip.
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MANCHESTER – Manchester High School has announced its production of “Freaky Friday.” When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. “Freaky Friday”, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary
update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience first-hand each other’s lives, if only for a day. The musical’s opening night is March 13 at 7 p.m. Additional show times are March 14 at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $8 to $12 and can be purchased online at mthsdrama.ticketleap. com/freakyfriday
Bocce Club Presents Oldies Dinner Dance
WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will be holding their annual Oldies Dinner Dance on May 8 at 5 p.m. The best retro oldies band in the area, The Joey Armino & Family Oldies Band, will be playing tunes from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. All are welcome to join. The buffet will start at 6 p.m. and include snacks, coffee,
tea, bottle water, soda and BYOB. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till noon at Hilltop Clubhouse Village 5, 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting. No tickets will be sold at the door and tickets are non-refundable. For more information and to reserve tickets call Debbie at 201-618-8514.
Registration Workshops For Parents
M A NCH EST ER – T he Tow n sh ip School District will hold a KinderPrep workshop for parents on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at R idgeway Element a r y School. Parents of students entering kindergarten in September at Manchester Twp. Elementary, Ridgeway Elementary, and Whiting Elementary schools are encouraged to attend this meeting in order to be prepared for registration days held at
their home school March 17, 18 and 19. At this meeting, parents will pick up a kindergarten registration packet and learn what their child needs to succeed in kindergarten and how they can work with him/her over the summer to help prepare for the new school experience. Free refreshments and childcare for children ages 4 to 12 will be available. Register online at manchestertwp.org/ kinderprep or call 732-849-2829.
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Crestwood Village III St. Patrick’s Day Party
WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 is having a St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Louie. The food will include corned beef and swiss sandwiches, bangers & mashed potatoes, set
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WHITING – Happy New Travel Year from Village VI Travel! Tickets are now available for all trips scheduled for 2020! • June 11 the Travel Team presents: “I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, starring Joyce DeWitt from “Three’s Company.” Tickets which include show ticket, sit-down luncheon and dessert buffet are $84. At least 40 people need to sign up with a down payment of $50 by February 24, or the trip will be cancelled. The remaining amount of $34 is due by March 30. • July 16 is the always favorite trip to Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack for $30 with $30 slot play • August 20 travel to the Atlantic City Boardwalk/Resorts/Hard Rock for $25 with $25 slot play. • September 17 is the very popular “On the Way to Cape May” trip for $30.
• October 22 enjoy the buffet at the Shady Maple with shopping and continue to the Kitchen Kettle for $59. • November 9 travel again to the Golden Nugget for $25. Includes $25 slot play and $5 food credit. Bingo is also anticipated. A December trip will also be planned. Non-Residents of Village 6 are always welcome. All monies/down payments are due upon sign up. No refunds of monies/ down payments unless trips are cancelled. Casinos’ bonuses and offers can be changed at the Casino’s discretion. Only deluxe bus transportation is used and cost includes driver’s gratuity. Ticket Sales are Mondays 10-11 a.m. at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Rd, Whiting/ Manchester. For more information call Julie at 732-849-5363 or Doris at 732-716-1460. No answer? Please leave a message with your name and phone number.
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WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club is looking forward to another successful year. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and runs to 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Route 539, in Whiting. Remember: no dues! The Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, with the exception of January, July and August. The schedule, with the planned topics, to date, is:
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WHITING – Join St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on their trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 2.
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M A NC H EST ER – D o you e njoy cooking or baking? The Friends of the Manchester Branch Library invite you to share one - or even a couple - of your favorite recipes, in their upcoming fundraiser cookbook. Contributions to the fundraising book can be submitted until March 1 at the Ocea n Cou nt y Libr a r y Ma nchester branch. Proceeds from the sale of each copy will
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Trip To 9/11 Memorial Museum WHITING – On Tuesday May 12, The Meadows at Lake Ridge is going to the National 9/11 Memorial Museum. It’s the country’s principal institution for examining the events of September 11, 2001, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of the day. The package includes: lunch before tour
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Uterine fibroids are benign cysts that can grow inside or outside of a woman’s womb, termed the uterus. There are many articles that address a pre-menopausal woman’s risk of fibroids, but not as many for post-menopausal women. Hysterectomy does not have to be your future! Living with the bloat doesn’t have to be your future either! Most women can live their whole life with little fibroids and not experience any problems, and maybe not even realize they even have them! But fibroids can grow rapidly and cause a lot of lower pelvic pain, even radiating into the groin or leg. When large enough, the abdomen will swell or bloat causing you to want to wear stretchy pants, and possibly have to empty your bladder more frequently. Constipation is pretty common with fibroids. In some cases, if the fibroid is large enough, it may actually cause tremendous discomfort and difficulty walking, sleeping or bending. In an older woman, I think it’s the pain that drives a woman into the OB/ GYN office, to find out what’s going on. Contrarily, a woman who is younger and still cycling may have symptoms such as heavy bleeding, subsequent anemia, fatigue, infertility and of course pain, including dysorgasmia. I’d like to offer you some natural strategies to help you try to shrink these, because so often the first thing offered is surgery! While that may be necessary in some cases, I’m a holistic thinking pharmacist and I believe there are life-changing natural strategies that are worth a try! Talk to your physician about the following ideas. In the
order of importance: 1. Discontinue ALL hormones that you’re taking. Many post-menopausal women are supported on hormones which may be fueling the fibroid growth in an older woman. It’s the estrogen (estradiol) that could be the specific problem. 2. Sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a dietary supplement that is basically a broccoli extract. It is used to support Phase II liver detoxification enzymes which break down estrogen properly. Sulforaphane supplements help to restore proper estrogen receptor gene expression, and interfere with tumor growth. DIM is another supplement that may help control estrogen. 3. Iodine. We assume iodine deficiency as one reason for hypothyroidism, but iodine deficiency is also strongly associated with lumpy breasts (ie fibrocystic breasts) as well as uterine fibroids. Iodine may be useful in preventing further growth of a fibroid. 4. Turmeric. Turmeric spice has been studied for its ability to shrink uterine fibroids, by binding to and activating PPAR-gamma and that in turn, shrinks a fibroid tumor/ growth. Curcumin is a stronger, standardized extract of turmeric spice. 5. Matcha Tea or EGCG Supplements. In test tube and animal studies, cells treated with EGCG grew far more slowly and were noticeably smaller within days! I have a longer version of this article with more natural strategies. I will email it to you once you’ve signed up for free my online newsletter at suzycohen.com. That article includes a recipe for an essential oil blend that you can apply externally for additional comfort.
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Prosecutor Implements Ride-Share Safety
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do ever feel unsafe or in danger while taking an Uber? A county-wide ride-share safety announcement has been made by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. This initiative is to help broadcast the issue and make residents more aware of the dangers behind it.
21-year-old Samantha “Sami” Josephson, a resident of Robbinsville, stepped into a stranger’s car mistaking it as her ride. Sami could not escape the car due to certain locks. Sami was kidnapped and murdered by someone pretending to be her Uber driver. As a result to this incident, Sami’s parents Seymour and Marci Josephson decided they
wanted to share her story to alert others and inform them of these issues. The family established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, which will remind people to ask the driver to repeat back their name before entering the car. After Sami’s death, South Carolina legislators devised the “Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act” which requires all
ride-sharing vehicles to have lit up sign of the company’s logo that the company has provided for them. The Governor of South Carolina later signed the bill. Back in June of 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed “Sami’s Law” that will be going into effect as of March 20. Ride-share companies are now obligated to issue additional identification materials to drivers to help passengers identify their vehicle. The driver must have two identifying markers presented in the front windshield and rear window. Companies also must provide every driver with two copies of a barcode that passengers can scan to validate the identity of the vehicle. Finally, placards must be presented on the driver side and passenger side window that show the driver’s name, photo and license plate number. There is a $250 fine for drivers who fail to comply with these rules. Companies’ permit to operate in New Jersey will be either suspended or removed.
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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Senior Softball League is always seeking new Manchester and Whiting residents to play Senior Slow Pitch Softball Monday and Wednesday mornings, late April through early August. If interested, or for more info, call Fred Bohinski at 848-261-1884.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seniors Alerted Of Social Security Scam
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A new Social Security Scam has been traveling around the area and has been targeting senior citizens. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman to Senior Services, announced that all senior citizens should be aware of this potential scam where someone is imposing as a Social Security Administration (SSA) Employee. “With Ocean County being home to more than 173,000 seniors, it is important to make sure residents are aware of scams so that they can protect themselves,” said Vicari. “I encourage citizens to be cautious when providing information such as your Social Security number or bank information to unknown persons over the phone or the
internet.” There have been multiple reports of phone calls from someone portraying as an SSA employee. The caller will say that the victim’s cost of living has increased and will entice the victim to give personal information over the phone such as their name, date of birth, Social Security Number and parent’s names. With this information, the caller will contact the SSA and can request changes. If you attain any type of skeptical call about someone claiming to be from the SSA, you should report it to the SSA, officials said. “When handing out personal information, residents should make sure they are certain as to who is receiving the information,” Vicari said. “You must be very confident that the source is the correct business person and that your information is secure.” For more information, residents can contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091 or the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.
Coast Guard Aux. Offering Boat Safety Class
OCEAN COUNTY – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-05 located in Brick will be offering a one day About Boating Safely class on Saturday February 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Weichert Realtors office at 1322 Hooper Ave in Toms River. This is a comprehensive course in the essentials of safe boating with instruction by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Students upon successful completion will receive their NJ State Boating Safety Certificate. The cost for materials is $55. For registration and information, call 732701-7849 or email 0531605@5nrdivision16.net
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent For Rent - Adult Community. Whiting Crestwood Vill. 5 (55+) Larger 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Powder Room. Porch, W/D, Garage. Not Pets. $975.00 plus utilities, Available 3/1/20. 732-604-0323. (12) For Rent Or For Sale - New 1 BR, 1 bath homes. Adult 55+ Community, Homestead Run, Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. 732-3702300 call today. (12) Seaside Park - Beautiful, clean, and quiet oceanfront and oceanblock (yearly). 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with yard and parking from $1050. 908-278-5491. (11)
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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)
Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (7)
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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. (10)
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Power Loveseat - With console and power rocker recliner. 1 year old. $1500.00 Call 201-390-2573 (12)
Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified teacher. Available on Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone or Drums. School students and adults welcome! Call 732-350-4427. (10)
MOVING SALE - Toms River, 1082 Westlake Drive, Saturday, February 22, 2020, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Everything must go! Furniture, home goods, kitchenware, lamps, side tables, etc. Come early to get the best deals! CASH ONLY! 201-838-9180. (10)
Whirlpool Washer/ Gas Dryer Excellent condition. Not used in last 10 years. You must up. $100 each. 732-477-1849. (10)
Pet Sitter - Dog walker, Insured and bonded. I will walk your dog and pet sit your cat. Certified in pet 1st Aid and CPR. Call or text 732-330-2889. (11)
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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. (10)
Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13) Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (12)
Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (12) 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 World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries. Call 609-581-8290. (10) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.
U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
For Sale - Oak dining room set, seats 6. 215-290-7092. Whiting, NJ 08759. (9)
Wanted - To Rent. widow needs room or small apartment starting March 1st. Leave Message 732-678-3880. (10)
Help Wanted Personal Executive Assistant - 2 days per week. Must be proficient with Excel, Salesforce CRM, Netscape CRM, Quick Books, Sales, Powerpoint and run errands. Remote position. Experience in Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Call 973-934-1171. (11) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (13) Skilled Labor/Fulltime - Construction Site in Toms River. Contact Nick Nikitin. 732-261 4267. (10) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Crown Bank FT Teller Brick Cash handling preferred. Email resume martin.gorka@crownbank. net. Call 732-262-3900. $11 per hour. We are an E.O.E. employer. M/F. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 273 Brick Blvd., Brick NJ 08723. (10) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Marina - Join our expanding team at our new marina in Toms River. We are seeking experienced marine mechanics, assembly techs & yard help. Great pay & benefits to qualified candidates. If you're under appreciated or under compensated contact Jared today at Jared@trkawyam.com or call 732-929-8168. (12)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (10) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37) Man With Van LLC Home Improvements - All Phases of Carpentry Masonry Landscaping Repairs Restorations Demolition Debris Removal Cleanouts Dumpster Service Spring Cleanups Small Tree Trimming Pruning Removal NO JOB TOO SMALL Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH1080600. (13) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail. (4)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Announces Annual Gala
FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on Friday, March 20, at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. A distinguished group of Jersey Shore leaders and a community-minded business will be honored at the event, which will take place from 6-11 p.m. The annual gala raises vital funds that enable girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties to access Girl Scout programs and experiences, which empower them to become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The 2020 gala honorees are: Women of Distinction: • Anne M. Davis, an attorney with offices in Brick • Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County clerk • Frances Keane, vice president of human resources, CentraState Healthcare Systems and chairwoman of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors • Dana Lancellotti, director of business development and tourism, Ocean County • Dr. Janice Warner, interim provost, Georgian Court University
Community Partner: • Lakewood BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and long-time supporter of Girl Scouts Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year: • Wayne Boatwright, vice president of diversity and inclusion, Hackensack Meridian Health Girls Scouts is honored to have Tom Hayes and Teri O’Connor return as gala co-chairs. Hayes serves as director of consumer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas and O’Connor is county administrator for Monmouth County and fi rst vice chairperson of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors. Individual gala tickets are $225 and include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, gift auctions and raffle, plus introductions of gala honorees from Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award and those on their way to achieving this top Girl Scout honor. Tickets, sponsorships and ads for the event journal may be purchased online at gsfun. org/gala. For more information about opportunities to support the event, including auction donations, call 800-785-2090 or e-mail gala@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.
US Census Bureau Events Coming To Library
TOMS RIVER – In support of the 2020 United States Census on April 1, the Ocean County Library will offer practical workshops and informative lectures, presented by the US Census Bureau, at various branches through March. Discussions include methods to achieve accurate population counts, how Census information is used, and the value of participation. Workshops will offer instruction to everyone interested in working within the US Census Bureau during Census 2020. Scheduled events include: •“An Accurate Count for the 2020 Census in Ocean County,” 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, Toms River Branch. Attendees will discuss the impact of county and municipal response rates on Ocean County’s federal funding and Congressional representation for the next 10 years. Application information for temporary part-time census jobs will be provided. •“Census Jobs Workshop,” 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, Toms River Branch. Participants can learn how to apply for opportunities offering excellent pay, flexible hours, and paid training. A recruiter will be available. •“Census Jobs Workshop,” 2 p.m. Thursday Mar. 12, Toms River Branch. Participants can learn how to apply for opportunities offering excellent pay, flex-
ible hours, and paid training. A recruiter will be available. •“The 2020 Census and Why We Should Participate,” 2 p.m. Monday, Mar. 23, Toms River Branch. Attendees can learn the Census’s role in maximizing federal dollars and Congressional representation, plus Ocean County population counts and traits dating back to 1850. Application information for temporary part-time census jobs will be provided. •“You Count: Census 2020,” 2 p.m. Tuesday Mar. 24, Long Beach Island Branch. Attendees can learn why the Census is important, how to answer Census questions, and steps being taken to protect information. The Toms River Branch is located at 101 Washington Street, Toms River. The Lacey Branch is located at 10 E. Lacey Road, Forked River. The Long Beach Island Branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Additional discussions and workshops may be scheduled. Registration is required for the free discussions and workshops, except where otherwise indicated. To register, call the Toms River Branch, 732-364-5900; Lacey Branch, 609-693-8566; Long Beach Island Branch, 609-494-2480; or visit theoceancounty library.org/events
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Nominations Are Open For The CHLP Awards
SOUTH ORANGE – The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Ann Klein Advocate Awards and Mike Lione Accessibility Award being held on October 22 at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. In its 33rd year, the prestigious Ann Klein Advocate Award is given to a group of select individuals and organizations, nominated by the public, who have performed exemplary work as advocates for people living with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations. The award is named in memory of Ann Klein, former Commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services, whose career as a public servant, legislator and social worker paved the way for significant advances in the human services systems throughout the State of New Jersey. 2019’s recipients included Phillip Lubitz, MSW, Associate Director, NAMI New Jersey, The National Alliance on Mental Illness; The Miracle Project, Mayo Performing Arts Center; Gina M. Plotino, Vice President, Programs and Operations, Bergen County’s United Way, President, GMP Consulting, Inc.; Rabbi Dr. Francine Reibman, Co-founder and Co-chair Children’s Emergency Medical Fund of New Jersey; Peter Scerbo, Executive Director, (Retired) CBHCare, Inc. The Mike Lione Accessibility Award was established in 2013 in memory of long time Community Health Law Project board member and former chair Mike Lione. This award is presented to an individual or entity that has performed exemplary work as an advocate for accessibility on behalf of persons living with disabilities. The 2019 recipient is Michael R. Dribbon,
State Parks Accepting Applications
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey State Parks, Forest and Historic sites are accepting applications for 2020 seasonal jobs. Positions include lifeguards, office workers, Visitor Service Assistants, Trail Stewards, General Maintenance and Naturalists and Historic Educators. For more information about employment, visit nj.gov.dep/workinparks
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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do you need a helping hand? Well a new program has been announced that can help you or a loved one. The Prosecutor’s Office has formed Ocean County Helping Hand (OCHH), a program that was created to identify and assist any person who is struggling with substance use disorder. “Ocean County Helping Hand is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). The grant allows for some latitude in how we utilize our resources. My team and I identified a segment of the community as being at risk and under serviced regarding access to substance use disorder treatment. In researching viable options, my team and I determined there is a significant segment of the community frequently returns to our municipal courts. These are individuals that commit minor possessory and paraphernalia type offenses. They get into a little bit of trouble but they never graduate to indictable level crimes. As such,
they are never exposed to or offered any type of substance use disorder treatment. With that in mind, we designed Ocean County Helping Hand to meet them where they are: in our municipal courts,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated. OCHH has currently taken in 19 individuals who were screened for services and/ or treatments and will be monitored by the OCPO team for up to twelve months. The program will help assist people in multiple ways including occupational training, housing and transportation assistance, family support services, and Naloxone training. “OCHH is another weapon in the arsenal in our war against the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder. We will continue to explore natural intersections between law enforcement and those individuals struggling from substance use disorder. With support of our community partners, we will make progress in our ongoing effort to effectively combat the opioid epidemic in Ocean County,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded. For more information, call 732-929-2027 or visit ocponj.gov
Friday Night Recovery Meetings
OCEAN COUNTY –The Mental Health Association - Ocean County offers multiple meeting options for individuals in recovery every Friday. Times are as follows: • 6:15 p.m. Mental Health • 6:15 p.m. Men’s Group • 7:30 p.m. Double Trouble for those with both mental health and substance use disorders. Groups are held at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 732-
244-0940 for more information. WINGS Meetings: This peer-run meeting, Wellness In Nurtured Grief Support, or WINGS, is offered to those in recovery. Topics include death of a loved one, job loss, divorce, and other loss that is related to substance use. Participants are offered support, understanding and coping strategies. WINGS meets at 5:45 p.m. on Mondays at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 848-480-0905.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was honored to speak to the 8th and 9th grade students in Point Pleasant Borough prior to “Anytown.” “Anytown” is a musical performance that focuses on the effects of opioid abuse and its’ origins as it relates to student athletes
and their families. The DART Coalition, George Street Playhouse and Point Pleasant Borough Schools Superintendent Vincent Smith educated the students about the dangers of opioid abuse and the importance of making smart decisions and avoiding peer pressure.
Belmar/Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser Program
BELMAR – Join in for the 2020 Belmar/ Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser Program. The following is a schedule of events: • Feb. 23: Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 815 16th Avenue, Belmar, 2 to 6 p.m. Entertainment – Hot & Cold Buffet. Donation $15. Call 732-681-7576. • Feb. 29: Investiture Mass at St. Rose
Church, 601 7th Avenue, Belmar, 10 a.m. Investiture Luncheon immediately following at Mike Doolan’s, Rt. 71, Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Luncheon Donation $35. Call 732-681-6171. • March 1: Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, 12:30 p.m., Main Street, Lake Como & Belmar. For information, call 732-280-2648 or email info@belmarparade.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Man Involved In Ocean County Shooting & All Day Manhunt Indicted
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A New Haven, Connecticut man who led police on a chase to New York City has been indicted on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a fi rearm for an unlawful purpose and multiple other charges. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Miguel Angel-Villegas, 29, was indicted on multiple charges including that of being a certain person not to possess a weapon; burglary; eluding; aggravated assault; aggravated assault; hindering apprehension or prosecution; and resisting arrest. Angel-Villegas is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending arraignment. Tuckerton Borough Police performed a motor vehicle stop in which Angel-Villegas was a passenger on Nov. 21. During that stop, the vehicle pulled away at a very high speed and collided with an-
other vehicle, injuring that vehicle’s driver at which point Angel-Villegas exited the vehicle, pulled out a fi rearm and began firing at the responding police officer. Angel-Villegas later fled on foot and was apprehended later the same night by the United States Marshals Service and members of the New York City Police Department just outside of Penn Station, New York City. An investigation by Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit detectives revealed that Angel-Villegas had previously threatened to kill his then-girlfriend – the driver of the vehicle -- if she did not drive him from Connecticut to New Jersey. According to police findings, he ordered her to provide the Tuckerton Borough Police Officer with a fictitious name and threatened her with a handgun, forcing her to speed away from the officer during the motor vehicle stop.
OCC Alumna Honored At Luncheon
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Hailey Dries, an Ocean County College alumna, was declared a “Woman of the Year” at the 28th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Award Luncheon. As the two-year starting pitcher for the OCC Vikings Softball team from 2017
to 2019, Dries has earned both NJCAA All-Region XIX and All-Garden State Athletic Conference Team honors in both of her seasons played. She ended her OCC athletic career ranked first in team history with 249 total strikeouts, and tied for first with 26 wins.
Library To Collect Prom Dresses & Tuxedos
MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library is holding their 12th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway. The event will bring joy to young women and men, who prior to this charitable event, were unable to attend their Spring Formal or Prom. Short and long styles are accepted within
the last 5 years, dry cleaned items are preferred, no rips, tears or stains. Accessories, shoes and purses will not be accepted. Dresses and tuxedos will be accepted at all locations of The Ocean County Library now through March 12.
Volunteers Needed For Hospice Care
OCEAN COUNTY - Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers who are willing to give companionship to a patient and their family. This is a gift one gives to themselves as
the rewards are abounding – to help another at this time in their lives. For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen O’Connell at 914-275-5766 or e-mail her at kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net
New Discussion Group To Form
OCEAN COUNTY – A Zionist/Israel discussion group now being formed in the Ocean County area. Be a part of something important.
The group will discuss books, authors, websites, events and much more. For more information, text or call 732551-4869.
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By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EWOOD – This summer, the BlueClaws will be sporting brand new and unique beach-themed uniforms. This shirt and hat outfit were customized just for the team, the hat having a playing color scheme of reds, blues and yellows like a beach ball, with a sand-colored brim. Showcasing the BlueClaws logo at the front of the cap, the adorable little blue crab is embroidered and is wearing a beach pail as its shell. The shirt is a light blue color with royal blue sleeves and red pipping to accent. The BlueClaws logo is also shown on the left side of the jersey. “We’re very excited to debut this alternate uniform in 2020,” said Team President Joe Ricciutti. “Over the last several years, we have brought elements of the Jersey Shore to the ballpark, and this is another logical step. Our team is going to look fantastic and we can’t wait to debut them on April 16th!” The BlueClaws are set to dress in the new uniforms for every Thursday home game for the 2020 summer season. There is also new merchandise that fans can purchase in the Claws Cove gift shop and online at BlueClaws.com/shop Throughout the past couple of years, the BlueClaws have seen numerous amounts of additions to the ball park that have significantly made the place have a more fun and friendly atmosphere. Some of these upgrades include a family mini golf course
by right field which was added in 2018. The Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion was also added in 2018 and incorporates five classic boardwalk games that kids and adults can play. For adults, BlueClaws opened up a Biergarten where they host Thirsty Thursdays presented by 95.9 WRAT and the Coors Light Summer Concert Series. “These ballpark enhancements have further driven home the BlueClaws’ commitment to affordable, family entertainment here at the Jersey Shore,” said Ricciutti. “In particular this year, we’re going to reach 8-million fans and celebrate 20 years at the Shore. It’s a great time to be a BlueClaws fan.” Right now, 2020 BlueClaws Membership Plans are available for purchase. As a member, you will receive premium items, plus a hot dog, soda and ice cream at each game. You can also purchase boardwalk bundle tickets which are $15 and consist of a reserved seat ticket, a hot dog, soda, novelty ice cream, and game ticket for the Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion. For more information, visit BlueClaws.com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 22 - feb 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): As this week unfolds, your desire for excitement could begin to wear thin on others. You like to stir things up but should remember to keep your promises. Someone might be immune to your obvious charms. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may receive more attention than expected. You can be a dynamic leader whenever there is something new to try since you are willing to experiment. In the week to come your love life could be intriguing. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talk your way to the top. In the week ahead, your words can have an impact whether you are talking about business or discussing your goals. One of your loved ones could be unpredictable in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your ear to the ground. Although conversations can be distracting, you will hear some useful bits of information, especially during the first half of the week. Use your financial savvy to enrich your bottom line. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may be enthusiastic about helping you with one of your projects. Work together in the first half of the week for the best results. You are especially astute about financial matters and can make practical decisions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tell it like it is. During the upcoming week you could have a change of heart, but if you are honest about your feelings, a loved one will be understanding. You may be asked to donate to a group’s good cause. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might not
have much of a chance for romance as the week unfolds. Although your heart is filled to the brim with affection, practical matters could take precedence. Enjoy some happy changes to your plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your good sense when handling financial affairs might brighten your reputation. Your workplace might be a center for social exchanges, or your friends might need some help with a fun project in the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t just hope that the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will land in your lap. In the week to come, you can use your expertise to make money. Tackle problems with resourcefulness and ingenuity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): All you need to do is faithfully keep your promises in the week ahead. You might see the advantage in altering plans, but this might upset someone in your family unit. Find a compromise to prevent disputes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When you hear about a new idea or application, you readily see the possibilities and eagerly incorporate it into your daily routines. A partner may be adept at making savvy business decisions in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): People are willing to accept your decisions, although you may change your mind frequently. During the week ahead, you may purchase things that don’t suit your lifestyle because you want to be more logical.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pie Games: Global Ingredients Combine To Make A Perfect Wintertime Pizza By Wolfgang Puck Nowadays, pizza is more than just an Italian specialty. You’ll find people enjoying it wherever you travel around the world, from America to England to Japan to Qatar and beyond. I’m happy to have played some part in spreading that popularity, since I first began giving pizzas a new contemporary California spin at the first location of Spago I opened in Hollywood back in early 1982. Before then, not many people could have imagined pizzas topped with such gourmet and internationally influenced ingredients as duck sausage, smoked salmon with caviar, chicken with Mexican jalapeno peppers, or even something as far removed from most pizza lovers’ thinking as Peking duck! But we decided from the beginning to be inventive and have as much fun making pizza as people have eating it. The results definitely caught on. To me, pizza is a food to enjoy year round, whatever the occasion. And the wide range of topping ingredients available now makes it possible to adapt pizzas to any time of year and any occasion. The following recipe is a fine example of that approach. It traces back to the early days of Spago, combining ingredients from Italy, Asia, France and Germany to make a hearty yet refined tasting dish I find perfect for wintertime. Black Forest ham is a high-quality deli meat produced in the mountainous Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. I’ve always enjoyed its hearty yet refined, sweet and slightly spicy flavor, which results from curing, aging, cold-smoking and air-curing the meat over several weeks. Being prepared at cool temperatures, true Black Forest ham looks like a raw food rather than a cooked product, and it’s generally eaten like the similarly appearing Italian prosciutto, cut into thin, almost translucent slices. Those are the sort of slices you should start with for the pizza, either cut for you to order at a deli counter or purchased pre-sliced in a vacuum-sealed package at most well-stocked supermarkets. To complement this featured ingredient, my pizza also includes silky, earthy slices of pan-grilled or sauteed slender Japanese or Asian-style eggplants, which have a milder flavor and fewer seeds than the larger globe varieties. Along with the mixture of Italian fontina and mozzarella cheeses I enjoy on just about all my pizzas, I also add some fresh, creamy goat cheese like French chevre or one of the excellent varieties now produced in America. This eclectic combination of toppings adds up to a worldly pizza that feels at once both sophisticated and down-to-earth, refined and heartily comforting - a perfect casual main dish for you to warm up with when the weather outside feels cold and blustery. BLACK FOREST HAM AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA Makes 4 individual pizzas 1 batch Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), divided into 4 balls All-purpose flour or semolina, for dusting 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) shredded fontina cheese 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese,
about 1/2 pound (250 g), or an equivalent weight in thinly sliced fresh mozzarella 2 small slender Japanese eggplants, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices, brushed with oil and grilled until tender, or sauteed in olive oil; or 1/2 pound large cultivated mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices and sauteed in olive oil until golden 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled fresh goat cheese 4 ounces (125 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into thin julienne strips 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, 4 small sprigs reserved for garnish, remaining leaves chopped Set an oven rack at the highest level, place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the rack, and preheat to 500 F (260 C). Roll or stretch each piece of pizza dough into a circle 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. One at a time, place a circle of dough on a wood peel (paddle) or rimless baking sheet lightly dusted with flour or semolina. Brush with oil and sprinkle with some pepper flakes to taste. Arrange a quarter each of the fontina and mozzarella on the dough, leaving a narrow rim. Arrange a quarter each of the eggplant, goat cheese and ham on top. Sprinkle with chopped basil. Slide the pizza from the peel onto the baking stone. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rim is deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Using the peel, remove the pizza from the oven. With a pizza wheel, mezzaluna, or large sharp knife, cut into slices, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, letting guests take individual slices. Assemble, bake and serve the three remaining pizzas the same way. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water, and process until the mixture forms a ball. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled). Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat four or five times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.
(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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