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By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Despite forecasters calling for a chance of rain, the 2016 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Seaside Heights was all sunshine and smiles on March 12. Thousands of residents (and their pets) celebrated in green as the parade made its way down the Boulevard. After about an hour delay, as organizers waited for traffic to slow from visitors gridlocked coming over the Tun-ney-Mathis bridge, it was time for police, firefighters and emergency services to blare their horns and sirens to kick off the parade around 1 p.m. The street was lined several people deep in some places, as others watched and waved from homes, hotels, and even the Bamboo Bar. As the trucks and marchers walked down the Boulevard, candy and giveaways were thrown to the crowd, as children of all ages eagerly chased down each lollipop and Tootsie Roll.

–Photos by Shawn SmithThe annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade marched down the center green stripe of Seaside Heights, featuring bands, groups and emergency response vehicles from throughout the county.

Thousands Turn Out For Ocean County

St. Patrick’s Parade

By Daniel Nee BARNEGAT – A switch to county dis-patching for Barnegat police officers is not to blame for a recent outage of the 911 emergency call system in Barnegat, the township’s mayor said. Rumors began circulating around town that 911 calls were resulting in busy signals, but Mayor John Novak said the issue was traced to Verizon – not the county sheriff’s office, which is performing dispatching services for township police. “It was disheartening to me that four calls placed to 911 resulted in a busy signal,” Novak said, explaining the full nature of the issue at a recent meeting of the township committee. Despite the switch to county dispatching

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By Catherine Galioto A high school football rivalry won’t be stopped by conference realignments. Alumni from the Lacey Lions and Central Regional Golden Eagles plan to strap on their pads and jerseys and give the commu-nities what they’ve been missing – a football game between the two teams. Central Regional will host the alumni game at 6:30 p.m. June 4. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said he has volunteered to coach. It’s full contact football with pads, just like those memories spent on the high school football field, the community cheer-ing under Friday night lights.

By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – County govern-ment will reduce its budget in 2016, but the tax rate will rise less than a penny if a proposed budget is adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders. “This tax rate is still less than the tax rate was 12 years ago,” said Freeholder John C.

ALUMNI GAME TO KEEP

FOOTBALL RIVALRY ALIVE

Ocean County Budget Drops, But Tax Rate Up SlightlyBartlett, who has spent decades shepherd-ing the county’s annual spending plans. The 2016 budget, as proposed, is reduced by about $13 million from 2015, for a total this year of $399.9 million. The reduction, Bartlett said, is due to Superstorm Sandy aid and reimbursements either ending or having been completed.

“It is very difficult to compare one year’s budget, now, from another year’s budget because we are still experiencing the ef-fects of Superstorm Sandy,” Bartlett said. The county’s tax ratable base is still off about 14 percent due to properties that have yet to be repaired or rebuilt following

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the storm.Budget Changes In Law Enforcement In 2016, the county government faces costly new responsibilities, including the obligation to hire five new detec-tives at the prosecutor’s office and three new sheriff’s officers. That is primarily because of a state bail reform law that guarantees arrestees access to a bail determination within 48 hours of their arrest. This necessi-tates the hiring of additional staff to work full-time on weekends. Another state ob-ligation, the coun-t y’s cont r ibut ion to state-run mental health institutions, rose by 33 percent for 2016. “It’s only going to get worse,” said Freeholder Jack Kelly, of the money that is being expended on mental health ser-vices. “As we hear more about keeping less people in jail, many of those peo-ple are going to require mental health services.”Tax Rate And Budget Figures The tax rate will rise three-tenths of one cent, to 35.3 cents per $100 of as-sessed real estate value. The county budget will be support-ed by $16.5 million from the surplus

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fund, which rose to $43 million over the course of 2015, equaling about 10 percent of the overall budget. The percent of surplus used is a key indicator to allow the county to main-tain its AAA bond rating. “If anything can guarantee our triple-A bond ratings in the future, this is it,” said Bartlett. “We grew the surplus on the order of $7 million, which means we don’t have to worry about this as much in the future.” The county will generate about $2 million in revenue this year from new

ratables that have come on board as the recovery from Sandy cont inues. The county’s over-a l l t a x b a s e i n -creased by $2 bil-lion, from $92.5 to $94.5. Bartlett received

accolades from his colleagues on the board for his budget presentation. “He has always been king of making sure we are a f iscally conservative cou nt y,” sa id Freeholder Vi rg in ia Haines. “John always does an excellent job.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders int roduced the $399.9 million spending package during the Board’s March 16 public meeting. A public hearing on the budget and its anticipated adoption is scheduled for April 6.

Your Taxes: County Budget•$399.9 million budget

•$13 million less than 2015•$0.003 increase in tax rate

•New rate: 35.3 cents per $100•Ratables up $2 billion

•Budget uses $16.5 million from surplus•Budget hearing April 6

Players include greats from the teams’ respective histories. Rumored so far: for Lacey, FB/LB Justin Pandorf of 2009 and three of the four Elias brothers William, Greg and Keith; for Central, former 2008 All Shore star RB Sam Pepe and the Hardy brother rushing crew. The decades of games meant a Thanks-giving football battle between the Golden Eagles and Lions. But in recent years the number of teams meeting on Thanksgiving, and with conference realignments, stopped the series. Still organizers said the lack of an annual game hasn’t left the rivalry lacking, instead spurring them to create the June 4 alumni game. The event has a cost to play, and a cost to watch, with the game serving as a fundraiser for the touch down clubs of each school. The event is being organized and pro-moted by OT Football who will provide all the necessary equipment, field insurance and referees in addition to organizing and promoting the event. The cost to play in the game is just $100 per player. Admission for fans will be $10.

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Players can sign up and register to play in the game on OT Football’s website: otfootball.com/lacey-vs-central-2016-reg-istration. Bill Exner, former standout three-year starter DB/WR and class of 2004, is the Lacey organizer. Lacey football alumni in-terested in playing should join the Facebook Group Lacey Football Alumni Football Game, and contact Exner on Facebook or by phone at 609-548-3561. Central Regional football alumni that are interested in playing should join the Facebook group Charity Alumni Rival Football Game-Central and contact either Billy Spano (2004 graduate and star WR/DB) or Sam Pepe on Facebook, or call 732-678-7281. Those interested can also contact Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides. The game is being sponsored by Latitudes on the River who is hosting the official after party for alumni players, cheerleaders, fans and bands from both schools. The game is also being sponsored by Thompson Healthcare and Sports Medicine with offices in Lacey and Toms River. Addi-tional interested sponsors or questions can be answered by Matt Malleo of OT Football at [email protected] or 732-492-3018.

MANAHAWKIN – The second annual Touch A Truck will be held in Manahawkin Lake Park on April 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be kids’ activities such as a face

painter, a clown, a bouncy house and more. Local craft, food, business and nonprofit vendors will be on site selling their wares. Learn more at staffordchamber.com.

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For 30 years or more I have waited for the Congress of the United States to find the courage to tackle the unfairness of our tax code. I’m still waiting. Our tax code has been used for decades for social engineering, “feel good” creating and vote-buying. Some people have a weird understanding of the word “fair.” If I have no children, for whatever reason, and you have four, I had no in-volvement in creating this situation. If you decide to give your money to the church and other charities that is com-mendable. I applaud you. If you buy a house and take a mortgage for a half a mil-lion dollars and pay a large monthly interest fee, that is your decision. If your big house is in a high real estate tax area, your decision. If you go to the casino weekly and lose a lot of money, that’s your decision. I could go on, but you get the idea. In all of these situations I had no respon-sibility. I am still forced to help pay for them due to our so-called “fair” tax code. The only true fair tax would be a simple “flat tax” on gross income. There is a lot of talk in the political world for finally fixing the tax mess; let’s see if any of it comes to reality after the campaign “vote buying” season is over.William StaplesWhiting

Gov. Christie still has a tremendous opportunity over the next two years to right the fiscal ship here in New Jersey and to cement his legacy. That starts with crafting fiscally prudent budgets and addressing two of the state’s most press-ing fiscal challenges: our pension and health benefits crisis and transportation funding. Americans for Prosperity applauds the governor’s commitment to tackling these major issues in a way that’s fair to taxpayers. The governor is also to be commended for speaking out strongly against reckless constitutional amendments on pensions and the mini-mum wage which will only make our state less com-petitive, while threatening the imposition of disastrous tax hikes on middle-class families. On the other hand, the gov-ernor’s $34.8 billion budget proposal still represents a 20 percent increase—close to $6 billion—over Gov. Corzine’s last budget. AFP believes much more can and should be done to streamline the budget and spend our tax dollars more effectively. Of course, the responsi-bility for addressing New Jersey’s problems is not the governor’s alone. Lawmakers also have a responsibility to their con-stituents and to taxpayers to work with the governor

\ There have been en-couraging signs that the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill wants to make Congress function again. They’ve talked about us-ing conference committees more, allowing a more open process for rank-and-file members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices. Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Con-gress has many bad habits, and insist that they want to restore a healthy legislative process. This has to be heartening to any American concerned about the level of dysfunc-tion to which Congress had sunk. The question is, how can we tell if Congress is actually fixing itself? For as promising as the rheto-ric might be, there’s a long way to go before words and reality meet on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you should keep your eye on: First, differences in em-phasis separate the leaders of the two houses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc-Connell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan is intent on pressing forward with key policy proposals that would anchor a bold Repub-lican legislative agenda. But that’s because the Republi-can majority in the House is not generally believed to be at risk. Over in the Senate,

For weeks, New Jer-sey residents have been bombarded by phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or other government agencies. AARP members have made reports that these callers are threatening to have them arrested barring immediate pay-ment. The name Dennis Grey is sometimes (but not always) given and the phone numbers have varied with area codes being from all areas of New Jersey, as well as from across the country. Please be advised that these calls are not legit-imate. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, re-gardless of what appears

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to resolve our state’s press-ing fiscal challenges. Gov. Christie extended an olive branch today to legislators on the Democratic side of the aisle to work with him in good faith over the re-maining days of his term. If they truly care about the well-being and quality of life of our residents, they will accept it.Erica JedynakAmericans for ProsperityState Director, New Jersey

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things are different: control of that body next year is up for grabs, and McConnell seems to be focused on maintaining his par ty’s majority. For his members, boldness is a risk. This dif-ference could lead to slim production. So look to see how many and which issues the two leaders really push for-ward. Will they advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in some version, or let it slide until the elec-tions are past? Will they tackle tax reform? How about authorizing support for the war against ISIS? Ryan has already removed one key matter — immi-gration reform — from the table. Will other pressing issues also bite the dust? The second big indicator is whether Congress has the political will to fix itself. Most members say pub-licly that they don’t want gridlock and are dedicated to making the institution function smoothly. The key measure of whether they really mean it is the attitude they take toward their political adversaries. If what you hear on Capitol Hill is nothing but distrust, then they’re not serious. If they’re willing to negotiate and compromise with one another — as happened at the end of last year, with the passage of an omnibus spending package — then there’s hope. Third is what you might think of as the rolled-up-sleeves test. How hard are members of Congress will-ing to work at addressing the key issues facing the country? So far, the evi-dence is disappointing. The legislative schedule put out by the congressional lead-ership is, to be blunt, lax. On average, members of Congress will be working about nine days a month. They’ve given themselves four stretches of ten days off at a time. They’ll be off for 52 straight days in July, August and September, and then another 39 days in a row in October and

on your caller ID (which can be spoofed), do not give them any identi-fying information. In-stead, insist that they send all communication in writing. The IRS will nev-er communicate with you by phone without first sending correspon-dence by mail. The AAR P Fraud W a t c h N e t w o r k (FraudWatchNetwork.org) is a free resource for New Jersey residents can get scam aler ts, learn about scammers’ latest tricks, and find out what to do if they’ve been victimized. Being informed is your best defense against these scammers.Jaime McClennenPrincetonAARP New Jersey

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OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide en-vironmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “Since the program be-gan in 1997, 65,000 rec-reational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of ef f luent have been d isposed of properly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program. “This program has been ext remely popular and extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to author i ze operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting. “This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipal-ities, the Ocean County Utilit ies Authority and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.

OCEAN COU NTY – Ocean County off icials a n t ic ipa t e he lp i ng 16 additional county fami-lies purchase their f irst homes this year under the Ocean County First-Time Homebuyer program. “I am pleased to an-nounce that in 2016 we will reach our 500th fam-ily helping them make their dream of home own-ersh ip a real it y,” sa id Freeholder Virginia E. “G i n ny” Ha i nes , who serves as liaison to the Cou nt y Pla n n i ng De -partment, which oversees the program. “More than just br icks and mor tar, a home instills a sense

of pr ide while provid-ing security to a family. There is really no place like home.” Ocean County has ad-m i n i s t e r e d t he Fi r s t -Time Homebuyer pro -gram since 1994 and to date 497 families have received assis t ance to purchase a home. “This Board of Free-holders, with its commu-nity partners, is helping moms and dads and their ch i ld ren t ake that big step of purchasing their f irst home,” Haines said. T h e O c e a n C o u n t y Board of Chosen Free-holders is renewing its cont ract with OCEAN

From The Ocean County Freeholders:Freeholders Help Residents Achieve Home Ownership Dream

I nc. , t he a nt i -pove r t y agency, to oversee the program for 2016. It has been the administ rator and consultant for the program since 1997. “ T h is p rog r a m a l so i l lu s t r a t e s t he i mpor-t a nce of pa r t ne r sh ips among publ ic, pr ivate and non-profit agencies here in Ocean County,” Haines said. “OCEAN Inc., nine lending insti-tut ions, Ocean County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have a l l joined together in making homeownership a reality. The end result of this pro-gram is priceless.”

Unde r t he cont r ac t , OCEAN Inc. will admin-ister $160,000 in federal home f u nd s t ha t w i l l be used for down pay-ments and closing cost a ss i s t a nce towa rd t he purchase of a home for 16 low and moderate income families in 2016. “Moving into that first home is such an import-ant ach ievement for a family,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “Even in a difficult econ-omy we want our cit i-zens to be able to obtain the American Dream of home ownership and this prog ram has prov ided them with the ability to

do so.” In order to apply, an appl icant must have a three percent down pay-ment with one and a half percent from their own funds, and meet the fol-low i ng c r i t e r ia : good credit rating, suff icient income to support mort-gage payments and their income must not exceed the HUD income limit set for the Ocean County region. “This program helps f i rst t ime homeowners learn the ins and outs of homeownership,” Haines said. “The potential buy-ers are schooled in bud-geting and finances and

all those details needed to be a successful home-owner. There is a very v a l u a b l e e d u c a t io n a l component that comes along with this program.” A total of $4.2 mil-lion in Home Investment Partnership funding has been a l loca t ed t o t he First-Time Homebuyers program in Ocean Coun-t y si nce 1994. Homes purchased have a total real estate value of more t ha n $92 m i l l ion a nd the average home price closed within the last 18 months is $158,000. For more program infor-mation, contact OCEAN Inc. at 732-288-2614.

Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year The costs to operate all the boats are spl it be-tween the county and the Ocean County Utilit ies Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insur-ance and other inciden-tal costs,” Vicar i said. “This allows the service to be provided f ree of charge to boaters.” The state Department of En-vironmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. The six boats were all p u r c h a s e d b y O c e a n County with the costs being reimbursed through t he Clea n Vessel Ac t Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please l icense plate program. “I am very pleased to have sponsored the leg-islation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Leg-islature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program

that helps to preser ve Bar negat Bay and ou r environment.”Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are un-able t o u se t he ma ny pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the county, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We en-courage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants from entering our water-ways.” Ocean County’s pum-pout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter ing the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay through-out Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be ac-cessed by contacting the

captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. “We are home to the greatest number of ma-r inas in the s t ate. We want people to use our bays and our r ivers for rec reat ional boat i ng,” Vicari said. “But we also want everyone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the envi-ronment that needs to be protected and preserved.”

The Bay Defender, a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank and operated by Brick Town-ship was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l ing nor ther n Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Bar negat Bay and two boats pat rol Lit tle Egg Harbor. The Circle of Life which is sponsored by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the

state. The boats operate Me-m o r i a l D ay we e ke n d th rough October each year, including major hol-idays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations. For more information on the pumpout boat pro-g ram, v isit the Ocean Cou nt y Pla n n i ng De -pa r t ment’s websi t e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/coastal.htm.

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LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department’s “Project Medicine Drop” box in the lobby of police headquar-ters has resulted in the collection and proper disposal of nearly 3,000 pounds of medication since its installation in February 2013. The box provides residents with a method to properly dispose of unwant-ed medication in a safe and legal man-ner. In 2013, 723 pounds were disposed; in 2014, 926 pounds were disposed and in 2015, 1,309 pounds were disposed. The success of the program is due to the increasing participation by town-ship residents to responsibly dispose of expired medications. Once dropped in the box, the bulk quantity of medica-tions accumulated is weighed and then transported to one of two designated

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incinerator facilities in either Newark or Rahway. Lacey Township residents may bring their unwanted medication to the lobby of police headquarters 24 hours a day, seven days a week and simply drop the medication into the clearly marked drop box without any other steps nec-essary. No syringes or liquids may be dropped, as they are not permit ted. The drop box is for medication only. No other unwanted items are permitted in the box. Although residents may be most com-for table emptying their pills (while in the lobby) into a single, unmarked plastic bag before dropping them into the receptacle, the program allows for the resident to drop the pills in their original container and/or box. The program is anonymous and no record wil l be made of ind iv idual identities related to the discarded med-ication. Residents simply need to enter headquarter, drop the medications in the designated box and leave without checking in with police dispatch. The box is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

BARNEGAT – Meadowedge Park is operated by the Township of Barnegat. It offers recreational, educational and envi-ronmental programs throughout the year. For more information, contact Staci Irwin, assistant recreation director, at 609-698-1281 or [email protected].

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Over the course of the most recent year for which there is available data, over 250,000 children under the age of 12 were treated for toy-related eye injuries in emergency rooms across the United States. Of particular concern is the related finding that children’s eye injuries from non-powdered guns (such as BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns, and paintball guns) increased by 511 percent over a recent two-year period, when 3,000 children received treatment for such injuries. The most common injuries sustained by these children were corneal abrasions (scratches on the outer surface of the eye) and “hyphema” (pooling of blood in the front of the eye). The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends against giving projectile-propelling toys to children. Today’s informative column has been brought to you as a public service. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., we are committed to providing you with the best possible eye health care. Patient education and awareness are keys to prevention and early detection of eye health problems. We care about you and your eyes. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.

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MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Girls Winter track at Eastern States at the New York Armory on March 1. The Distance Medley team of Taylor Mulch, Shannon Lytle, Rachel Ornstein and Liz Chartier finished second in the meet but recorded the fastest time in New Jersey for 2016 with a 12:08.62 finish. That time is also sixth fastest in the United States and seventh fastest in school his-tory. The 4 x 200 team of Shannon Lytle, Bailey Gellis, Rachel Rizzo and Morgan

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LACEY – The Lacey Township Recre-ation Department, in partnership with the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation is sponsoring a Speedball Tournament for Lacey Middle School students on March 24. Check in for the event begins at 6:30 p.m. while the speedball games kick off at 7 p.m. at the Lacey Township Middle School. There will be lots of fun throughout the evening as in addition to the speedball ac-tion, there will be music, refreshments and games in the cafeteria as well. Each student who registers for the event will also have a chance to win door prizes and giveaways over the course of the evening. Each par-ticipant will get a free t-shirt courtesy of the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation. Each speedball team will have eight players and participants can register as a full team

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or individually, where they will be placed on a team. In addition to our Middle School participants, police officers from the Lacey Township Police Department will be taking part in the event. The winning team in the tournament will have an opportunity to take on some of the township’s police officers in a championship game. Registration for this free program is taking place now in the Lacey Township Recreation Office. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required for this event. For more information about the Speedball Tournament as well as any other Recre-ational programs offered by the Recreation Department, call us at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203. The Recreation Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


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MANAHAWKIN – Two historic trans-ports credited with saving thousands of children’s lives in Europe and the United States will be the subject of a presentation by Alison Hesser, a Stockton University student, at the university’s Manahawkin Instructional site on March 24 at noon. The Orphan Train system was utilized by the United States between 1854 and the 1930s to provide a future for orphans in the

BARNEGAT – Cloverdale Farms has some creative arts programs coming up. April 2, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3:30 p.m.: Wine Bottle Wind Chimes – Get the spring time season started right with this simple yet elegant wind chime. Join Lori, from LaMoon Productions, who will teach you how to score, cut, sand and design your wine bottle. All you need to bring to this class is a creative mind and playful spirit. This is an adult only program. $5 registration/$30 payable to the instructor day of class. Program number 126186-2A/B. April 7 to 28, Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.: Landscape Watercolor – Supply list (approx-imately $20 expense) will be provided at the

Cloverdale Farms To Offer Creative Arts Programsend of first class. Ages 15 years to Adult. $5 registration/$50 payable to the instructor first day of class. Program number 126014-1A. April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Egg Basket Making – This 4” basket is designed with a flat bottom for cradling fragile eggs safely yet maintains a sophisticated look making it a perfect cen-terpiece for your dining room table. This class is great for beginners. Ages 10 years to Adult$5 registration/$25 payable to the instructor day of class. Program number 126186-1A. April 16 to 30, Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m.: Be-ginners Drawing – Ages 12 years to Adult. $5 registration/$50 payable to the instructor first day of class. Program number 126014-1B. May 5 to 26, Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m: Nature

Watercolor – Supply list (approximately $20 expense) will be provided at the end of first class. Ages 15 years to Adult. $5 registra-tion/$50 payable to the instructor first day of class. Program number 126014-1C. May 24, 6 to 10 p.m.: American Flag Wall Basket – The American Flag serves as a sym-bol of freedom, honor and beauty. During this class, you will create a country basket that can be proudly displayed on your front door or used as a mail basket for Memorial Day or Fourth of July to honor our nation’s heritage. Ages 10 years to Adult. $5 registration/$45 payable to the instructor day of class. Program number 126186-1B. June 4, 10 a.m. to noon or 12:30 p.m. to

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Student To Speak About Orphan Train, Kindertransport New York City area, while the Kindertrans-port brought children from Nazi-occupied Europe to Great Britain from 1938 and 1940, ultimately saving them from their deaths. Even though the purposes of both systems and the children’s experiences were differ-ent, those who participated in either the Or-phan Train program or the Kindertransport program experienced many similarities.

Hesser, of Mays Landing, is currently a junior at Stockton, where she is working toward a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Stud-ies. Her academics are focused on Religion and Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Upon graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Hesser plans to get a master’s degree in leadership from a Christian seminary. Her presentation on “Historic Trans-ports” is free and open to the public. It is

part of the Lunch and Learn series on the Holocaust and Genocide and will be held at the university’s site, 712 East Bay Ave. Lunch will be provided. To register, call 609-626-3883. The event is sponsored by the Manahawkin Instructional Site, the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program and Stockton University’s anti-genocide organization, S.T.A.N.D.

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line problem. “In a particular section, Verizon was experiencing network difficulties,” said Novak. “Eventually they straightened them out.” Aside from the busy signal problem – which was not related to the recent switch – the move to county dispatch-ing has “gone well from every aspect,” Novak said. The sheriff’s office is planning to hire three new dispatchers in March to better accommodate the additional activity, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy has said. The sheriff’s office already handled fire and first aid calls for Barnegat before the recent contract between the two government agencies was signed. Barnegat officials decided to contract with the county after negotiations with the union representing the township’s in-house dispatchers failed. County dispatching will save taxpayers hun-dreds of thousands of dollars, officials said, reducing dispatching costs from about $800,000 in 2015 to $340,000. Barnegat will also save about $300,000 it would have had to bond to purchase new, modern radio equipment that the county already owns.

–Photo by Shawn SmithThe annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade featured groups from all points in the county, including a line of emergency vehicles featuring big fire trucks and small rescue vehicles. The pipes and drum groups came from throughout the state to participate, and scouts and civic groups marched or hosted floats down the Boulevard.

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voters rather than the other way around? Will some states continue to pursue efforts to make voting harder — which, like gerry-mandering, has the effect of shoring up the extremes in Congress? Will states make the effort to modernize their voting systems, so that the democratic process has a chance of working with minimal friction? In the end, good intentions and fine rhet-oric don’t accomplish much. I hope you’ll keep an eye on Congress and cheer for its members to act in accord with their own advice. If they do, Congress will take a giant stride toward improved performance.Lee H. HamiltonFormer Congressman

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– Photo courtesy Southern Regional High SchoolMANAHAWKIN –Southern Regional Wrestling Head Coach John Stout and Assis-tant Coach Dan Roy were named the 2015-2016 Head and Assistant Coaches of the Year for the State of New Jersey.

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WARETOWN – Brush pick up is curbside only on the first and third Thursday of each month. Brush must be cut in four foot sec-tions, four inches in diameter and placed at the curb. Please do not tie. A resident must call to be placed on list for pick up. Call 609-693-3302 ext. 238 or e-mail [email protected] to do so. Brush is no longer accepted at the lake. Any dumping of brush at the lake will be considered illegal dumping and tickets and fines will be given. Grass is considered garbage and will be picked up by the garbage company at the curb. Do not bring grass to the lake. This will be considered illegal dumping and tickets and fines will be given.

Metal and electronics pick up will take place every second and fourth Thursday. A resident must call to be placed on list for pick up. Call 609-693-3302 ext. 238 or e-mail [email protected] to be placed on a list. Leaf pick up is listed on the township calendar and on the township website for spring and fall. Residents can bring leaves only to the leaf bin. The leaf bin is for residents only. No commercial businesses are allowed to deposit leaves in the bin. For more information, contact the Ocean Township Department of Public Works at 609-693-3302 ext. 238 or e-mail [email protected].

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OCEAN COUNTY – Get ready to tie on your running shoes and lobster bibs for The First Annual Lobster Run/Walk 5k to Care for the Coast in Asbury Park. The American Littoral Society will part-ner with Langosta Lounge and Shifting Sands for an event. The event will start April 23 at 4 p.m. on the Asbury Park boardwalk outside the Langosta Lounge. Packet pick-up begins at 2:30 p.m. The run/walk will be followed by an optional after-party with food and drink provided by the Langosta Lounge. The first 500 registrants have the option to include a lobster feast with race registration. A light bites menu is available for all others. The course is suitable for all ages and will take participants through Asbury Park and into Ocean Grove. Participate on your own or form a team with friends, co-workers or family members. The event will be held rain or shine and

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MANAHAWKIN – Join the Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild for a day of fabric shopping to Lancaster, PA on April 14. The bus will be leaving from the Ocean Acres Community Center at 489 Nautilus Drive at 7 a.m. and the Forked River rest stop on the GSP at 7:30 a.m. and returning at 8 p.m. Cost of the trip for non-mem-bers is $38. For more information, call Helen at 609-971-2798 or Mary Jane at 609-698-9520. The Pieceful Shores Quilter’s Guild

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Little Egg Harbor Library Art Show Darder (oil paintings), Barbara DeBaylo (photography), Tom Pickle (watercolor paintings) and Pam Pontrelli (pastel draw-ings). Two artists will display work in the show-case at the entrance: June Kroop (jewelry) and Denise Quinn-Hesse ( jewelry and book arts). All the residents are residents of Four Seasons Harbor Bay in Little Egg Harbor. Contact Barbara DeBaylo at [email protected] or 609-294-5101.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.Inside The Law

Robert C. Shea Esq. Christopher R. Shea Esq.

Any homeowner looking to build or modify a home should note that a new trend in New Jersey law now holds prop-erty owners liable for workplace injuries where the injury occurred on site, and the property owner assumed responsibilities normally reserved for a general contrac-tor. This trend was solidified by the New Jersey Appellate Division case of Costa v. Gaccione, 408 N.J. Super. 362 (App. Div. 2009) where the Appellate Court held that since there was evidence to demonstrate a property owner on a construction project where Plaintiff was injured acted as the de facto general contractor, a genuine issues of material fact existed to warrant a trial on the property owner’s liability for the Plaintiff’s injuries. In Costa, an employee of a framing subcontractor fell and sustained serious injury when climbing makeshift scaf-folding used on the construction project. The employee claimed that the property owner, Salvatore Gaccione (“Gaccione”), acted as the project general contractor, and that Gaccione’s failure to ensure worksite safety constituted negligence and a violation of OSHA. Regarding Gaccione’s role as the general contractor, the employee demonstrated that Gaccione obtained building permits as the project owner, but indicated on the permit form that he considered himself the “person responsible for the work.” In addition, Gaccione performed many of the general contractor functions on the project, such

as hiring an architect and various sub-contractors, scheduling subcontractors’ work and purchasing building materials. Gaccione also frequented the jobsite, oversaw the work and performed some managerial tasks. Nevertheless, the trial court granted Gaccione’s motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims against him. The trial court held that Gaccione did not have a duty to ascertain whether the scaffolding posed a risk of injury and, instead, was entitled to rely on the subcontractor to oversee its employee’s work. The employee then appealed to the Ap-pellate Division. On appeal, the Appellate Division reversed the trial court’s holding, and found the facts of the case estab-lished that the homeowner had acted as the de facto contractor. Significantly, the homeowner visited the site daily, oversaw operations, purchased materials requested by builders and actively discussed build-ing plans with workers that he hired. The Appellate Division concluded that this evidence was sufficient to create genuine issues of material facts and ordered a trial to determine the issue of damages. The important lesson to be learned from the Costa case for perspective homebuild-ers is that taking on the responsibilities normally assumed of a general contractor, even in the absence of the official desig-nation of such, may give rise to a duty of care to ensure worksite safety and expose you to liability.

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & AssociatesHomebuilder Beware

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Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, dietary aides and dishawahers. We are a well estab-lished retirement/healthcare com-munity located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401K once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great food service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and senior leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $8.50/hour. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whit-ing, NJ 08759 or email resume to [email protected]. (14)

Part Time/Home Health Aide/CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced home health aides or CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Liv-ing Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. PT 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., e/o w/e and 1 day, PT 3 to 11 p.m., PT 3 to 11 p.m. e/o w/e, PT 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. e/o w/e. Competitive rates. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to [email protected]. (14)

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Driver Per Diem - Bartley Healthcare an LTC in Ocean County seeks a driver who possesses a CDL Licensewith clean MVR. Must be avail-able on Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fill in during week as needed.Fax resume to 732-370-8589, email:[email protected] apply in person: 175 Bartley Rd., Jackson. Equal Opportu-nity Employer. (15)

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Gardener Experienced - Setup, main-tain gardens, borders. Seasonal plant-ing, design, EZ care container gardens. Affordable. Free garden check-ups. Joe 732-232-8144 (17)

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CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any met-al items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Guns Wanted - Old or new pis-tols, rifles, shotguns, ammuni-tion. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hour-ly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Now Hiring Property Inspec-tors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. [email protected] or [email protected]. 732-766-4425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

Don Carnevale Painting - Spe-cializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. (14)

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We Unclog All Drains - In-cluding main sewer lines. Toi-lets repaired and replaced and more . L i c #13VH05930800 . 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n)

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Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any writ-ten estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-506-7787, 646-643-7678. (14)

My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. 20 years experience. Homes, offices. Call for a free es-timate 732-914-8909. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Senior discount giv-en. Donna 732-232-7058. (11)

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Wallpaper and Bordering - Hang-ing and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (46)

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Dear Readers As you know my usual format is to pick and choose from my inbox and bring to you letters that I think will be most interesting. This week I will deviate from my norm by generalizing. I receive so much mail regard-ing the following, I feel that I am answering many letters at once. I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this. People either per-sonally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed. Throughout the healthcare world, of which I am very familiar, this is known as a “med error.” Although it does happen in hospitals and other places that healthcare is delivered, it is most common in your own home. People who take care of themselves often double up, skip, or substitute older medications. As you know by now, I am president of Preferred Home Health Care. One of the rules in home healthcare is that a registered nurse must prepare medication. Most people, however, do not need a nurse to pour their medication. Here are a few tips to help prevent any problems for those who are taking their medications by themselves. 1. Line up every medication that you should be taking. 2. Look for the following things: Your name (don’t laugh; it happens), the doctors’ names, the dosage and daily prescription.

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WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreat ion is holding a golf camp. The instructors are professional staff of Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf and Country Club. Cost is $75. Make checks payable to the Township of Ocean Recreation. Mail to: 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758. The four week camp is designed for children ages 6 to 13. The camp will meet every Tuesday in July at Oceanaire golf course. Dates: July 5, 12, 19 and 26. August 2 would

LANOKA HARBOR – On March 20, the Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, located at 431 N. Main St., will host the musical talents of Joe Harvard “The One Banned Man” at 6 p.m. and The Bosom Band at 7 p.m. The music is New Orleans style jazzy blues with a bit of funk/rock. The doors will open at 5 p.m.

Golf Camp For Kidsbe a rain date. Session I: Arrive by 4:45 p.m. Classes start promptly at 5 to 6 p.m. Ages 6 to 8. Session II: Arrive by 6 p.m. Classes start promptly at 6:15 at 7:15 p.m. Ages 9 to 13. Each session is limited to the first 15 paid students. Pre-registration required. The registra-tion form can be found at twpoceannj.gov/recreation. All children will receive a T-shirt. For more information, call Jeanne at 609-693-5407.

Murray Grove Retreat To Host Concert Admission is $10 and includes food, coffee and tea. There is an optional bed and breakfast package available through R.S.V.P. only for $45, which includes the show and food that night as well as breakfast and overnight ac-commodations. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. There will also be a raff le basket.

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BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Depart-ment of Senior Services is holding a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on March 30. The fair will be held at Barnegat High School, 600 Bengal Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be 45 vendors in attendance. For more information or to become a ven-dor at the event, call 609-548-6319 or email [email protected].

OCEAN COUNTY – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 10th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is ap-proaching and submissions are needed. The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school film-makers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on April 23. The submission dead-line is March 25. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: an illustrated or comput-er-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit three minutes. Commercial: an advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds. Documentary: primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to high-light some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new informa-

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tion, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes. Exper imental: the f ilm should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes. Music Video: a film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purpos-es. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the rela-tionship between audio and video. Limit five minutes. News Coverage: a segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit three minutes. OCL Promo - 10 Things I Love About My Library: create a piece that features “Ten things you love about your library.” The theme is based on the 10 year an-niversary of the Ocean County Library Student Film Fest. Limit two minutes. (PSA) Public Service Announcement: create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes. School Coverage: an informational seg-ment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes. Short Film: it should be an original

film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include, but are not limited to, action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Silent Film: a film that contains no synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conf lict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes. The film festival will take place at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., and features a red carpet, awards cer-emony and refreshments. The event is being sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Ocean County, Toms River Rotary Club, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County Library. Entry requirements, FAQs and an application can be found on the Ocean County Library website theoceancoun-tylibrary.org/filmfest and at all 21 library locations.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Republican Organization County Council Meeting and Nominating Convention will be held on March 30 at The TR Hotel (former Holiday Inn), 290 Route 37, Toms River. Doors will open and registration will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start promptly at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to attend, however only eligi-ble members of the County Council will be able to take part in the voting process.

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For the week of March 19 - March25

By Jeraldine Saunders

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t need to experiment with a box full of snakes and apples to understand the intricacies of temptation. In the week ahead be prudent about relationships. Remain friendly without getting emotionally involved.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the up-coming week you might often see only what you want to see. Take a step back from a prospective purchase and get someone else’s opinion before pulling out the credit card. Focus on completing creative projects.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be better to remain silent. Mere words cannot explain the fantasies building in your heart. In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures when dealing with business matters.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two heads will be better than one. You can count on trusted partners to have the knowledge or the know how to make your best ideas blossom. Honoring commitments is the best way to maintain pleasant relations this week.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you have the less time you have to enjoy it. You may work hard this week to achieve a level of financial security that allows you to improve your life. Dissatisfaction with your allotment of leisure time is possible.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Upward social mobility is not a new app for your mobile phone. Widening your circle of contacts, however, can be accomplished with a little help from the latest technology. Watch your pennies in the week to come

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be overwhelmed by over coaching. Someone may insist on strict adherence to precise terminology so you may be forced to expand your vocabulary. In the week ahead you may flirt more than you should.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your mental animal shelter you aren’t a lone wolf, but a herd animal. You could be restless and uninspired unless you are with another person. One financial burden may be lifted in the week to come.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could be enthused by ethical considerations. As this week unfolds you may be immersed in self-im-provement ideas or cynical about upholding blind faith. Doing the right thing at the right time can be challenging.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in it to win it. Your powers of persuasion are in fine fettle as this week unfolds. Be on your guard against investing your pennies in worthless baubles that look more useful or worthwhile than they really are.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your eyes could be bigger than your stomach. You could be challenged by your desire to acquire bigger and better things in the upcoming week. It is possible that dissatisfaction with your possessions is only temporary.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn on the study lamp. The more you read, watch and absorb the more inspired you will be to correct your deficiencies. As this week unfolds you will be able to develop a better sense of what you really want from life.(c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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

By Wolfgang Puck A plate of mashed potatoes ranks among the most widely beloved side dishes I know. It’s easy to understand why. They’re an ideal comfort food: earthy and mild, rich yet also austere, filling and yet delightfully easy on the palate. They also go with virtually any main dish. At Spago, my CUT steakhouses, and many of my other restaurants, they’re a very popular companion to grilled meat, poultry or seafood, as well as to stews and braises. They’re so easy to vary, too, with the potatoes providing a blank can-vas for any culinary artist to embellish with seasonings and enrichments. Did I mention that mashed potatoes are also easy to make? Although I think most people don’t know the few simple secrets to make them perfectly, you can easily master mashed potatoes with just a little bit of attention to detail. The first step is to start with the right potatoes. I like ones that combine the slightly mealy quality of baking potatoes with the finer texture of waxy boiling potatoes. That usually leads me to the Yukon Gold variety, which also possess-es a wonderfully rich, naturally buttery flavor. But you could also use common russet potatoes too. The next key is to cook the potatoes properly. Use salted water, which helps season them as they simmer to tender-ness. And don’t cook the potatoes too long, or they’ll get too watery to give you the consistency you need; in fact, as I explain in the recipe, I even dry them out a bit in a hot pan to eliminate any excess traces of water. The way you actually mash the potatoes is another key step. I like to use an inex-pensive ricer or a food mill, which gives them a uniform, smooth and slightly fluffy texture. Last but not least, there’s the matter of flavoring the potatoes. One of my favorite ways is to make them into what the French call “pommes aligot.” It’s a traditional preparation from south-cen-tral France in which the finely pureed potatoes are generously flavored with garlic and stirred together with warm cream, butter and a rich melting cheese to achieve a consistency that resembles a thick fondue almost as much as it does the mashed potatoes most Americans know and love. Sure, you can use my secrets for cooking and pureeing to make mashed potatoes any way you might like them (even using low-fat milk instead of the richer ingredients). But please also try

the following recipe, and you’ll discover a new dimension of mashed potatoes that you might never have dreamed was possible.

FRENCH-STYLE POTATO PUREE WITH GARLIC AND

CHEESE Serves 4

1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold pota-toes or russet potatoes, peeled, cut into halves or quarters depending on sizeKosher salt8 cloves garlic, peeled, 6 or 7 left whole, the remainder finely grated1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream, plus more as needed3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunksPinch freshly grated nutmeg6 ounces (185 g) whole-milk mozza-rella cheese or Cantal cheese, coarsely shredded1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheeseFreshly ground black pepper Put the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any froth that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, partially cover the pan, and cook the po-tatoes until they are tender when pierced with a wooden skewer or a small, sharp knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the same pan over medium heat. Partially cover and cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until excess water evaporates and the potatoes look dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Work-ing in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic cloves back into the same pan. Alternatively, pass them through a food mill; or use a hand-held masher and mash the potatoes and garlic in the pan. Place the pan over medium heat. A little at a time, stir the hot cream and the butter into the potatoes. Stir in a little nutmeg and the grated garlic to taste. Still over medium heat, stir in the mozzarella or Cantal in batches, along with the Parmesan, until the puree looks stringy and resembles thick cheese fon-due. If needed for a more fluid consist-ency, stir in a little more cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Hot Potato: A Creamy, Cheesy Puree With A French Accent

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat/Ware-town Recreation Pickleball registration is open. You must be registered for this activity. Pickleball will be held on Thursdays from April 4 to June 2, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School. You must bring your own paddle. Cost: $27 for nine weeks.

MANAHAWKIN – A Good Friday Fish Fry will be held 4 to 8 p.m. March 25, with the Manahawkin Elks as hosts. Prices include: fresh scallops or fish dinner $12; combo fish and scallop dinner $15; dinners served with fries and coleslaw. Take out is available.

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church, located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9), is sponsoring an indoor Flea Market on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rent a table for $15 and sell your mer-chandise or rent two tables for $25. You keep all the profits. The church will pro-vide: six foot tables, publicity through-

Church To Hold Indoor Flea Marketout the area, town permits and parking. Refreshments and lunch will be available for purchase. A home baked dessert table will be featured. Call the church office at 609-693-5624 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for additional information or a registration form. Space is limited so register early.

Visit t wpoceannj.gov/recreat ion/pickelball.pdf for the registration form. Send the completed form and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005. For more information, call Jean Broad-bent at 609-548-6319 or email [email protected].

Pickleball Registration Open

Manahawkin Elks Fish Fry All proceeds benefit Elks Camp Moore. For information call the Manahawkin Elks Lodge at 609-597-1107. Elks Lodge is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd. The Elks wish to thank staff of Viking Village and the crew of The Miss Manya for their support.

TUCKERTON – Tuckerton Public Works yard is open Monday through Saturday for the winter. They will reopen on Sundays again in April. The guidelines for recycling, to ensure pick-up, are available at tuckertonborough.com.

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