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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – With the New Year, comes new business for Stafford Township.

I n 2019, St afford saw the opening of a handful of new businesses as well as the long-awaited approvals of some-to-be-built establishments. In 2020, residents will finally see some movement in the development of township commerce.

According to township administrator Matthew von der Hayden, the Stafford Township Planning Board approved the following commercial businesses in 2019: • Ocean Acres Veterinary Office • Manasquan Bank • A car wash • Panera Bread • For-Shore Weed Control • Chick-fil-A Of these new additions, the Panera Bread and Chick-fil-a restaurants have bred a lot of excitement in the southern Ocean County area.

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Out With The Old, In With The New: Changes To Stafford Business

The Route 72 Shopping Plaza in Stafford Township remains empty on the west end.

The popular eateries gained official site plan approval at the March 2019 planning board meeting. Applied for

by Parsi Investments, LLC, the Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread will be constructed at 434 Route 72 West, Block

GOP Leader Sentenced To Jail, Appeal Likely

By Patricia A. Miller TRENTON – The former longtime head of the Ocean County Republican Party was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for financial crimes he committed over the past few years.

A pallid-looking George R. Gilmore apologized for his financial misdeeds. Some of his family and friends sobbed during and after the court proceedings.

Gilmore was not jailed on the morning of his

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sentencing hearing on Jan. 22. U.S. District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson gave him and Kevin H. Marino - his Chatham-based attorney several weeks to file arguments on why an appeal should be granted.

He will serve his sentence at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. Gilmore will also have to serve three years of probation once his sentence runs out. Thompson also ordered that the (Leader - See Page 7)

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The future site of the two restaurants is located on Route 72 approaching the Garden

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State Parkway from the east. It is sandwiched by Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and KFC. The property for-

merly housed a bank and a medical office, according to the applicant.

Chick-fil-A will have (Changes - See Page 4)

County Challenges State On Senior Funding Loss

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – If there’s one theme that can be seen lately, it’s that local officials have been questioning the state about cuts in funds.

In addition to the Toms River and Brick school districts losing tens of

millions of dollars in aid over the course of several years, the county lost state funding for senior programs.

Freeholder Joseph H . Vic a r i , w h o i s Chairman of the Office of Senior Services, sent a personal letter

to Gov. Phil Murphy urging him to restore “devastating” cuts to state-f u nded senior programs.

According to the county, this is what is being lost: Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (Loss - See Page 16)

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Continued From Page 1 a double drive-in that allows for a duel ordering system. Customers will branch off from one line into one of two drive-thru lanes to order, and then merge back together into one line to pick up food from the window. The professionals noted that this system keeps lines shorter around the restaurant and increases efficiency.

Chick-fil-A’s hours will be Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday.

Panera will be open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. All 2,000 of Chick-fil-A’s locations throughout the country are closed on Sundays due to the company’s strict business model.

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expected to break ground in 2020. This is exciting news for southern Ocean County residents as the closest Chick-fil-a location is in Brick Township to the north or in Galloway to the south (Atlantic County).

For Panera, you can fi nd locations in Toms River and Howell.

In 2019, Stafford also saw the construction and opening of a Chipotle Mexican chain restaurant and an Xfinity store at 451 Martin Truex Jr. Blvd. These stores, which recently opened their doors, are two halves of one structure built on the property of what used to be a Sonic drive-in restaurant.

Chipotle is an American chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos, according to the chain.

A similar style Mexican restaurant, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, also opened up shop in late 2019 in what was once a Subway location at 601 Washington Ave. Bubbakoo’s is a local chain with Jersey Shore roots, serving up burritos, tacos, and quesadillas in a choose-your-own style. The burrito restaurant got its start in Point Pleasant in 2008. In the last decade, the spot has expanded to over 20 locations throughout the Jersey Shore including Bayville, Toms River, and Brick in Ocean County.

Bubbakoo’s filled in the empty space in the small Stafford strip mall next to TGI Fridays, which includes a Dunkin Donuts, hair salon, and Chinese restaurant.

While Stafford foodies have been graced with a few new eateries, one local favorite said goodbye. Shore Fire Grille announced

at the end of 2019 that it was shutting down its Manahawkin location effective Dec. 31.

It was a difficult decision to make just four months after owner Timothy Kohlheim died in a motor vehicle crash.

Taking over in his place is his wife Samantha Kohlheim, who posted the announcement to the restaurant’s social media: “With a long debate in my head I have come to the realization that closing our Manahawkin Location ONLY is the best decision I can make to be able to continue to produce great food, service, catering and of course continue to be a great momma to my babies (my most favorite job ever)!”

Despite closing down the Manahawkin location, Shore Fire Grille will continue catering services and Shore Fire Grille II, the Surf City location.

On the retail end, Stafford said goodbye to AC Moore arts and crafts store and welcomed an Ashley HomeStore in its place, 297 Route 72 East, in May 2019.

AC Moore announced its closing at the end of 2018. The 20,000 sq. ft. space is situated between a Dollar Tree and Leslie’s pool store in the plaza. This is the second Ashley HomeStore location in Ocean County, in addition to the Toms River location.

Back in 2018, Jersey Shore Online covered the “Case Of Stafford’s ‘Phantom Walgreens’” at the corner of Route 72 and Nautilus Drive in the township. What was once intended to become a Walgreens convenience store and pharmacy never came to be. In 2019, residents fi nally saw

the location fi nd a resident in Hackensack Meridian Health.

Hackensack Meridian Health secured a long term lease in 2017 for the building to further develop Southern Ocean Medical Center’s medical services. It is now the Hackensack Meridian Health Vascular Surgery and Vein Center.

A point of contention for many local consumers is the lack of business at the west end of the Route 72 shopping plaza. Here is where Kmart formally operated before closing its doors.

Back in November of 2017, Jersey Shore Online reported that the plaza would see the addition of newer businesses to the plaza following the closure of the Kmart.

Township officials stated at the time that residents could expect an Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, and a Chick-fil-A restaurant, but movement has not been seen on the retail end thus far.

After Kmart went, so did the clothing store, pizza restaurant, ice cream shop, and a few others, leaving the end of the plaza a hub for vacant storefronts and empty parking lots.

Jersey Shore Online has reached out to township administration on occasion regarding the development of the plaza under its new ownership; however no news has been relayed by ownership.

According to administrator von der Hayden, township officials have not yet received any news on the progress in the Route 72 shopping plaza.

Perhaps 2020 will see new storefronts breathe life back into this plaza.

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

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Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) launched a new online resource for residents of Burlington and Ocean Counties to find organizations to help with everything from affordable housing to disability services.

“I’ve heard from countless neighbors at our town halls, and my office has gotten a number of questions, about where to fi nd community resources for those in need,” said Congressman Kim. “We have a lot of great organizations helping people throughout Burlington and Ocean Counties, and we built this website to serve as a way for people to better connect with those who can help.”

The community resource map, which can be found on the Congressman’s website by visiting kim.house.gov/constituent-resource-map, shows where people looking for help with key issues can fi nd local resources. In addition to the resource map, residents can seek help from the Congressman’s office on issues involving federal agencies by visiting kim.house. gov/services/help-federal-agency.

“This map is a work in progress,” said Congressman Kim. “We’re going to keep

adding to it as we hear from people and organizations in our community, and will work to make sure we can give our neighbors the resources they need to address the important issues they face.”

P ut ti ng the needs of New Jersey fi rst, Congressman Kim held fifteen town halls in 2019 throughout Burlington and Ocean Counties. In addition to his town halls, the Congressman held multiple events focused on bringing a new VA health care facility to Ocean County, brought key stakeholders together to provide updates on the Oyster Creek decommissioning efforts, and held roundtable events on issues impacting the Joint Base. Congressman Kim also held an anti-Semitism forum in Ocean County to highlight the growing threat against the Jewish community and held multiple events to hear from New Jerseyans on education issues and the high cost of prescription drugs.

As a member of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman Kim launched a local Small Business Advisory Council and held a field hearing of the committee in Burlington County.

Last month, Congressman Kim announced his office had helped Burlington and Ocean County residents with more than 1,500 issues with federal agencies such as Medicare, Social Security or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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His attorney had declared this was part of a hoarding disorder. An expert on this was brought forward to testify, but the federal government did not want to hear this testimony in the case. Gilmore was to have a psychiatric evaluation. The results of that evaluation, or if it even took place, was unknown as of press time.

Thompson did not fine Gilmore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties.

The Toms River resident had been previously indicted by a federal grand jury regarding his work as an attorney with his firm Gilmore & Monahan. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged.

Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place in a vote held May 15.

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office detailed the charges. As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision

The Southern Ocean Times, February 1, 2020, Page 7 that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan.

The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.

An Open Public Records Act request for the sentencing materials was not provided by the court by press time.

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig credited a number of people for this investigation, including: special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge John R. Tafur, special agents with U.S. Attorney’s Office under the direction of Supervisory Special Agent Thomas Mahoney, and special agents of the FBI Red Bank Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in

Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark.

The government is represented by Deputy U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Skahill; Assistant U.S. Attorney Jihee G. Suh of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Prosecutions Division; and Trial Attorney Thomas F. Koelbl of the U.S. Department of Justice - Tax Division.

- Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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Middle School Students Participate in STEM Program Tween Tech at Stockton University MANAHAWKIN – On Friday, January 3, 2020, a small group of Southern Regional Middle School female students attended the Tween Tech conference accompanied by science teacher Ms. Sarah Line and ICS teacher Mrs. Cimino. This program is hosted at Stockton University and through hands on science activities is designed to encourage girls’ interest in scientific fields, while empowering and inspiring them.

Upon arrival at Stockton University, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) educators and volunteers greeted girls from all 21 counties in New Jersey. The students received a schedule for the day with various activities related to STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) areas. The topics of the workshops ranged and included graphic design, neuroscience, oceanography, and chemistry.

This mini-conference, designed to develop girls’ interest and self-confidence in STEM,

provided a unique hands-on experience with science professionals and educators from all over the state. The highlight of the day was the chemistry of the food laboratory experience where students were able to understand the colloidal mixtures they were making and eat them afterwards.

“As their science educator, I was proud of their level of engagement and I hope that it might have sparked an interest to consider a career in STEM. Even though, there are powerful women in science today, they still only make up 30 percent of the profession.

These are woman who didn’t back down from pursuing their passions and have left enduring legacies,” stated Ms. Line.

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Teen Programs Offered At Stafford Library

STAFFORD − The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is offering a number of teen programs during the month of March.

The branch, located at 129 N. Main Street can be reached for information or for registering for programs by calling 609-597-3381 or by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org.

String of Pearls - Knit/Crochet will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays in March. All are welcome.

NJ Makers Day: Under the Sea will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 21. Join us for arts and crafts, sensory play, science, snacks, and more. Check our online events calendar for details. All ages. Drop in.

Her Name In Stars: Celebrate Women’s History Month will be held at 7 p.m. on March 26. Create your own beautiful

constellation piece while learning about different women in space. For ages 12 – 18.

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Earn volunteer hours by planting kitchen garden starter kits for community use during the program Kitchen Garden Seedlings at 2 p.m. on March 7. For ages 12 – 18.

Make a stuffed octopus out of a sock during the program “Socktopi” TW at 6:30 p.m. on March 9. For ages 10 – 13.

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Complete a craft or project and explore some of the library’s resources during Tween Homeschool Hang out at 10:30 a.m. on March 10. For ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours during the Teen Advisory Board Meeting (TAB) meeting at 6 p.m. on March 16. For ages 12 – 18.

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49th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival Slated For Feb. 9

By Kimberly Bosco WARETOWN – Join Albert Music Hall for the 49th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival on Feb. 9, 2020. Come on out for a Pinelands-style night of entertainment featuring regional bluegrass bands.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Music will be from 12-5 p.m. The schedule of appearances includes: • 12 p.m.: Last Whippoorwill • 12:45 p.m.: Lonesome Turnpike Ramblers • 1:30 p.m.: Grassland

• 2:15 p.m.: Intermission • 2:45 p.m.: Church Street Revival • 3:30 p.m.: TBA • 4:15 p.m.: Prograsstination Admission is $10 for adults and only $1 for children 11 and under. All proceeds benefit the Pinelands Cultural Society and the Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund.

Refreshments and gifts will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. until closing. No alcoholic beverages or smoking.

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“Appreciation Of Our Past, Community In The Present & Preservation For The Future”

WARETOWN – Join us in making it a busy, wonderful Ne Year for Waretown Historical Society!

The week after Christmas, a few of us got into an interesting discussion about suggesting a name change for Waretown Lake, something commemorating the fact that the land once belonged to the Corliss family as a cranberry bog. The idea quickly took on a life of its own, and many people plan on attending Monday night’s meeting to further discuss the possibility.

I hope you will come out and help us take

on this suggestion, as well as other topics pertaining to our town and its history.

Mark your calendars: Monday, February 17, 7:30 p.m.—General Membership Meeting at the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum.

Our winter meetings are occasionally disrupted by bad weather. If snow or sleet is forecast on a meeting night, an email will be sent out letting you know in advance if the meeting is cancelled.

If you have any questions about the weather status of a meeting, please call or text 609-661-1733.

Dr. Martin Luther King Interpretive Program Coming To Waretown Library

WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch will host “Martin Luther King: A Man of Conscience,” at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.

First-person interpreter Keith Henley will highlight the communicative skills that placed the pastor, activist and humanitarian among the world’s great orators.

Henley serves as Artistic Director and Choreographer for the Folkloric Heritage Culture Arts Company in Cherry Hill. He has performed interpretations for Historic Philadelphia, Inc., American Historical

Theatre, History First Hand, Smithsonian Associates, Historic Germantown, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and numerous libraries.

The branch is located at 112 Main Street.

Registration is required for this free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Waretown Library and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

To register, call the branch, 609-693-5133, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Irish Dinner Dance MANAHAWKIN – On behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and St. Mary Academy, join us at an Irish Dinner Dance on March 7, 5 p.m. Cost is $40 per person.

Our distinguished guest of honor is Monsignor Ken who is celebrating his 40th Anniversary of Ordination. For tickets, call Bob Goodwin at 609-978-0635.

Winter Birds Children’s Nature Hour At Cloverdale Farm

BARNEGAT – These hands-on indoor programs will introduce your child to the natural world around them. Geared for ages 5-12 accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The event takes place February 8 from 10

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If inclement weather, the program will be canceled. Registration is not required.

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Stafford Welcomes New Officer To PD

−Photo courtesy Stafford Township Police STAFFORD – The township police department has promoted one of their Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers to Patrolman.

Stafford Township Police said Patrolman Gerardo Jorge was sworn in during the recent council meeting. Patrolman Jorge, with badge number 119, is a 2014 graduate of Southern Regional High School, where he was Captain of the wrestling team.

In May of 2019, Jorge graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy SLEO Class #44, where he received the awards

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Depression Discussion Coming To Waretown Library

WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch will host “Understanding Depression” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10.

Attendees can gain an understanding of the types, signs and symptoms of depression, and learn coping strategies and self-help

suggestions.

The branch is located at 112 Main Street.

Registration is required for this free event, presented by Ocean Mental Health Services. To register, call the branch, 609693-5133, or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

Enjoy A Valentine Concert At The LBI Branch

SURF CITY – Enjoy an evening of Valentine songs on Monday, February 3 at 7 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

Reminisce about the good old days with popular performers Dennis Linde and Michael Corliss. They will perform love songs

made popular by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and other icons of the past. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI Branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

Valentine’s Dance

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Columbian Club invites you to a Valentine’s Dance with live band Slap Happy on February 8 at 7 p.m. The dance will be held at

15 East Lacey Road across from the Lacey Library. Tickets are $20 per person. BYOB. A light meal is included. Call 732-492-1302 for tickets.

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Southern Regional Sports News

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Soccer players selected to the 2019 Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey All State Team for Central Jersey II. • 1st Team selections: Ben Hanneman and Kevin Kiernan.

• 3rd Team selection: JP Prosperi.

Congratulations to Southern Regional Boys Soccer player Kevin Kiernan (Jr) who was named to the “Top 55 Public

School Players” All State 2nd team per the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey. Kevin was also named Shore Conference “A” South and Ocean County Player of the Year for the 2019 season.

Kevin was honored at the SCANJ banquet at Pines Manor in Edison, on January 5.

Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Winter Track on winning the 2020 Ocean County Relays on January 9.

Author And Activist Kate Ranta To Speak At Lacey Library LACEY – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will present “Killing Kate” at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1.The event will be streamed live via facebook.com/ oceancountylibrary.

Kate Ranta, who emerged from a severely abusive relationship to become a leader in raising awareness about domestic violence, will read passages and autograph copies of her book, “Killing Kate,” and engage in questions and answers.

Ranta’s story is one of triumph over tragedy. As a survivor, she became an anti-violence advocate, eventually testifying before Congress. Her gripping narrative sold out on Amazon upon publication.

The branch is located at 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River.

Registration is required for in-person attendance at this free event. To register, call the branch, 609-971-8973, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Local Success Center Brings Family Support & Workshops BA R N EGAT – T he Oasis Fam ily Success Center is a community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place located in the heart of Barnegat 175 Gunning River Road, Building C. Barnegat.

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As we age, our eyes’ lenses begin to lose their flexibility, giving rise to “presbyopia” (Greek for “old eye”) and the need for reading glasses. At the same time, eye lenses are also likely to become progressively cloudy, a condition known as “cataracts,” which causes blurry vision. “Lens replacement surgery” (LRS) has been developed so that ophthalmologists can take care of both problems with a single procedure. It involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with a synthetic substitute called an “intraocular” lens. While LRS may be described as cataract surgery, it also serves to correct vision by changing the lens’ focusing ability. The technique can correct eyesight for far- and near-sightedness as well astigmatism.

Intraocular lenses come in different focusing powers, just like prescription eyewear or contact lenses. Your ophthalmologist will measure the length of your eye and the curve of your cornea. These measurements are used to set the focusing power of your lenses. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an eye exam. For our patients who wear glasses and contacts we offer an array of options, from fashionable eyewear to comfortable contact lenses.

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Enjoy the ambiance of the tea room with its crisp linens, fine china, tea pots with cozies, and tiered luncheon servers.

Savor the Victorian Tea Presentation, graciously served by attentive staff, which includes a freshly brewed pot of tea of your choice, soup of the day, homemade scone with mock clotted cream and lemon curd, salad of the day, and an assortment of tea sandwiches and savories. Finish your amazing repast with our tempting assortment of desserts and pastries.

WARETOWN – Join the Township of Ocean Recreation for an afternoon at the Victorian Tea Room in Toms River on February 13, at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $41 per person and includes lunch and gratuity.

Step back in time to the late 1800’s and treat yourself and your loved ones to the pleasure of a Full Victorian Afternoon Tea Decorated for the Holidays at 600 Main in Toms River. Leave your cares behind as you enter this beautiful mansion, lovingly restored to its original splendor and creatively decorated by owners Susan and John Notte.

Having purchased the Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room in December 2011, Susan and John took a year to renovate the mansion and in November 2012, they

Explore Egypt At The LBI Branch SURF CITY – Join Bernadette Callanan and fellow travelers as they present, Arm Chair Travel: Egypt on February 1 at 2 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

These travelers will share their experiences and photographs from recent travels in

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The BlueJays defeated Penn State Harrisburg in the 1st round and defeated St. Mary’s College in the final. Currently Elizabethtown is 6-4 on the year.

Love & Rock-N-Roll Exhibit LACEY – Drop by the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch and view the artwork of Artist Marty Martinez as he presents his exhibit “Love & Rock-n-Roll”. This exhibit focuses on how love and Rock-n-Roll come

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Most hearing aid batteries are of the zinc-air type, which means they use air from outside the battery to react with the main chemical (zinc) inside the battery to generate energy. Zinc-air batteries are not activated until the tab is removed from the top of the cell, allowing air to travel inside the battery. Once the tab has been removed, the battery begins to work (but sometimes it can take a couple of minutes to do so).

If the tab is replaced, the battery life will not be prolonged. Zinc-air batteries have an impressive shelf life of up to three years when stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store your batteries in your refrigerator since moisture can affect zinc-air batteries.

Hearing aid batteries are categorized by the size and color-code used on the packaging. Both size and color-code are standardized within the hearing aid industry. The five sizes and color codes are as follows:

Size Color 5 Red 10 Yellow 13 Orange 312 Brown 675 Blue The size of a battery is an indication of its stored capacity and, ultimately, its service life. The smaller the battery, the shorter its battery life. Because many consumers prefer small hearing instruments, batteries must also be small and are limited in providing the long use-period that is common to many other battery-powered products on the market. In general, batteries last from five days up to five weeks, with the smaller batteries having limited battery life.

When buying hearing aid batteries, make sure they have a “freshness date”. On the average, batteries should cost between 80 to 95 cents each.

Batteries at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center cost $3.50 for a package of four batteries.

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Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul

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

5 Powerful Strategies For Men With Enlarged Prostate

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The uncomfortable symptoms may occur at any age, and hormone imbalances can lead to prostate enlargement. The condition is abbreviated as BPH which stands for Benign Prostatic Enlargement. Unfortunately, we’re seeing BPH and prostatitis occur younger and younger like for men in their thirties! The associated problems with prostate dysfunction include frequent nighttime urination which can disrupt sleep, urgency, painful urination and lower pelvic or rectal pain.

Testosterone or “T” is a hormone that both men and women make and it’s broken down by two different pathways. That’s the most important part, however the breakdown of testosterone is most important. A urine test can check for the metabolites and answer that question. It’s called the “Dutch Complete test” and you can ask your doctor about it, or visit my website to purchase it directly since I’m a provider.

Testosterone or “T” is produced in both men and women and is considered the libido hormone.

T either breaks down the 5-alpha reductase or the 5-beta reductase pathway.

If it goes down the 5-alpha pathway, it turns into a potent androgen called DHT (short for dihydrotestosterone). So, you know, DHT is the type of testosterone that, in excess, is associated with male pattern baldness and BPH. In a woman, DHT is associated with PCOS, a painful condition of ovarian cysts.

So, controlling the production of DHT is very important because you don’t want too much T breaking down the 5-alpha pathway. It’s androgenic. Right now, I’d like to share the 5 powerful strategies that

may help you. Ask your doctor what’s right for you: 1. Quercetin - Quercetin gives color to fruits and vegetables and supplements of this can help with prostate size and pain levels.

2. Pumpkin Seed Oil - You can buy this as a dietary supplement (softgel) or as an actual cold-pressed oil to use on salads and cook with. Eating pumpkin seeds are another way to garner the benefits.

3. Selenium - Taking about 100 to 200 mcg per day could be useful.

4. Vitamin D - About 2500 to 5000 IU per day might be of value. There is some research to show that vitamin D levels are important for prostate health, and that it can help shrink the prostate for some men.

5. Saw Palmetto based supplements There are a plethora of supplements available at health food stores that have saw palmetto in them, including NOW’s brand of Prostate Support or New Chapter’s blend of Prostate 5LX. These are multi-tasking formulas which you can review for yourself, or find one that feels right for you.

Taking ibuprofen or applying a hot pack can help with mild pain. It goes without saying that if you have these types of prostate-related symptoms you should see a qualified professional for a complete workup. There are many other considerations that I can share with you in my longer version of this article. If you sign up for my newsletter, I will send it to you by email.

For example, other considerations include levels of thyroid, thyroid antibodies, insulin, leptin, zinc, blood sugar and prolactin.

A head injury can cause BPH by affecting pituitary hormones!

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

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Loss:

Continued From Page 1 (JACC) is a state-funded program that provides in-home services to local seniors to help keep them living independently in their community home as opposed to being placed in a nursing facility. According to Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, for those seniors who meet the income requirement, JACC provides a wide array of supports intended to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility, including respite care, homemakers services, personal emergency response systems, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training, home health aide services.

In the state fiscal year 2019, Ocean County was awarded $1,067,970 for JACC services. In state fiscal year 2020, that total has decreased to $818,432.

Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County is expected to lose more.

Home health aide services have been provided to Ocean County seniors for the last 40 years by Visiting Home Care

Services using Title 20 funding through the state Division of Disability Services.

This funding will end as of June 30, 2020, said Freeholder Joseph Vicari.

“The provider stands to lose $460,000,” he said.

On average Visiting Home Care Services (VHS) has been providing approximately 300 hours a week of home health aide services under Title 20 grant funds, which translates to about 15,600 hours of home care a year that will no longer be provided, or 50 clients a week will go without help, he added.

Between cuts to JACC funding and the cuts in Title 20 funding to VHS, Ocean County has lost a total of $709,538 in state dollars used for senior services.

Vicari said in his letter that Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 senior citizens. The amount of them who are older than 85 is growing as well.

One of the goals of senior programs is to make sure that they can continue to age gracefully, remaining in their homes with assistance.

“I strongly urge the State to reconsider these cuts and fully restore funding to these vital programs. At a time when funding to such important programs should be increased, substantial reductions like this will adversely impact the long-term welfare of our seniors and should be avoided at all costs,” he wrote in the letter.

The Freeholders unanimously agreed to send this letter.

Vicari said these cuts, along with a recent insufficient hike in the Social Security cost of living increase, are taking an unfair fi nancial toll on the county’s senior citizen population.

“The state and federal governments cannot balance their budgets on the backs of our seniors,” he said. “It has to stop.”

Tom Hester, Director of Communications for the New Jersey Department of Human Services responded to a reporter’s questions about the future of these programs and the reasoning behind the cuts.

“The Department has been working with Ocean County to ensure JACC programs are covered with other funds so that no one loses services,” he said.

“The Department continues to work with Visiting HomeCare and funding for its programs will continue through the end of this fiscal year (June 30). The Department will also continue to monitor this transition in efforts to minimize any impacts.”

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Answer: Traveling with friends, even good ones can be challenging. I would suggest discussing your individual vacation ‘styles’ beforehand, for example, who are the early risers, explorers, beach lovers, etc.

I would also make it clear upfront that although you are traveling together, you’re not joined at the hip and can go off separately without any hurt feelings. Make plans each day to have at least one or two meals together and book several activities and/or excursions during the trip. Keep in mind that it’s two couple’s vacations and each couple is entitled to enjoy it to the fullest. There may be some compromise here and there, but seven days in paradise goes by quickly, a friendship can last a lifetime.

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WARETOWN – Representatives from offshore wind developer Ørsted will host an open house to update Waretown and Lacey Township residents on the progress of its Ocean Wind project on February 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Beach Club, located on Lighthouse Drive, Waretown. Free parking will be available.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit and interact with Ørsted employees who will be on-hand to discuss specific aspects of the company’s plans to build a 1100 MW offshore wind farm that will power more than half a million New Jersey homes.

Ocean Wind will be located 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City. Construction is expected to commence in the early 2020s, with the wind farm operational in 2024.

Ocean Wind will contribute significantly to the state’s ambitious renewable energy goal of supplying more than 3.2 million

New Jersey homes with offshore wind power by 2035. At 1100 MW, Ocean Wind is expected to create over 3,000 direct jobs annually through development and threeyear construction cycle. Ocean Wind will also have 69 full-time jobs in its operations and maintenance facility to service the turbines during the lifetime of the wind farm.

“We look forward to engaging and connecting with local residents again about how Ocean Wind is progressing,” said Kris Ohleth, senior stakeholder relations manager for Ørsted. “This is a new American industry and New Jersey is poised to be a key player within offshore wind, so we expect and welcome questions and comments. We remain open and eager to speak with the local community and share how offshore wind will spur economic opportunities across the region.”

Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Annual Bowl-A-Thon & Gift Auction Returns

By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – Join The Arc, Ocean County Chapter in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their 11th Annual Bowl-A-Thon & Gift Auction event!

This fun annual event will take place on Feb. 28 at Finnigan’s Lanes, 101 Locust Street, Lakewood. Cost is $150 for registration for a team of six bowlers or $30 per

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Bowling sessions will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. with a chance to win over 100 prizes at the gift auction, including “Lucky Strike” items valued over $150, and a 50/50 raffle! Donations for the gift auction are accepted and sponsorship opportunities are available to advertise.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seaside Polar Bear Plunge Is Ready For You

−Photo by Bob Vosseller The starting line featured some enthusiastic plungers ready to head into the 41 degree water temperature surf.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Are you ready to raise at least $100 for a good cause and jump into ice cold water on Feb. 22?

This year’s 27th annual NJ Polar Bear Plunge will be a major benefit for the Special Olympics and is a shore area tradition.

Last year thousands of plungers ran, jumped or waded their way into some chilly waves as a means to support the Special Olympics New Jersey. A minimum $100 is required to be raised per plunger and there are two options to choose from when registering online to become a plunger. Register online for $25 to get started and set up a customizable fundraising page. The $25 registration fee counts toward the $100 minimum, meaning only $75 more has to be raised to meet the minimum to participate.

Once you are registered, share your fundraising page with family and friends via email and social media. Track donations right from your fundraising page, respond to donors and monitor fundraising progress as you get closer to the $100 minimum.

Plungers don’t have to stop there because as you raise more money for Special Olympics New Jersey, they will also earn Polar

Bear Plunge incentives.

For over 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to more than 26,000 athletes. All of these programs and services are completely free of charge, thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge which for several years has been based in Seaside Heights.

First time plungers or those who have not taken the plunge in a while may wonder how long does check-in take? Organizers of the plunge have streamlined the check-in process but can never predict when crowds will be heaviest.

According to the Polar Bear Plunge Seaside website, organizers “encourage you to arrive early to check-in on the day of the event and enjoy the Plunge atmosphere.

All participants MUST check-in prior to Plunging to turn in funds, receive incentives and receive Plunger access materials to be allowed to the site. Bring all donations with you when you come to check-in.

Cash, charge, and checks are accepted.”

Bringing your QR code with you on the day of the Plunge will make check-in go faster.

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Empowering Local Experts Since 1914

Feb 8-16: Chocolate Week! Go to visitLBIRegion.com or follow on our @LBIregion social feeds to see what sweet surprises await from local businesses Feb 13: Spanish in the Workplace Workshop presented by Ocean County College 9am to noon held at Chamber office Second floor Commerce Center Created to assist non Spanish speakers communicate effectively with staff and customers.

The workshop will also give information about additional business services and classes available to those looking to bring this program directly to their staff at no cost.

Chocolate Week inspired refreshments will be served. Free with RSVP to Chamber office Feb 25: Women in Business Roundtable – 10am Join us at Cindy Kelly Kitchen Design at 325 9th Street Schooner Wharf Beach Haven to learn all about design from kitchen trends with Cindy Kelly to the importance of branding with Swing Graphic’s Dawn Simon both presenting for a morning of discussion, networking and refreshments. Free with RSVP to Chamber office Feb 26: Non Profit Forum – 10am Stockton Manahawkin Campus 712 East Bay Avenue. In time for tax season, making sure your organization learns how to educate donors and understand the latest challenges for charities as Monetti Standard PC brings their expertise on nonprofit sustainability.

Program, networking and refreshments. Free with RSVP to Chamber Office.

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Registering online will also cut time.

Registrations are taken on the day of the event but it’s much faster if you’ve already performed the online registration process.

When possible, contact the organizers prior to arriving at registration with questions about online donations or issues regarding registration. If questions arise that day, they will assist you.

Unsure what to wear for this event? You can wear whatever you want to Plunge – bathing suit, street clothes, and even costumes. You can change before and after the Plunge at the separate heated changing tents for men and women. Law enforcement personnel will be at the entrance to monitor the area, but please note that neither the event committee nor Special Olympics New Jersey is responsible for personal belongings left inside the tent that are lost or stolen during the course of the event. Leave items at your own risk.

Spectators are not allowed access to the changing areas. Should a Plunger need to be accompanied for a certain reason, they should explain that to law enforcement at the entrance of the tents to gain access.

As to other items that should be brought to the Plunge, it is suggested that you bring

a towel to dry off and warm up with, old shoes, aquatic shoes, etc. and forget to bring a pair of dry shoes to wear afterward.

Other suggested items include a duffel bag, backpack, or garbage bag and it is a good idea to bring a bag for dry clothes and your Plunge incentives, as well as a plastic bag for your wet clothes plus dry replacement clothes for after you’re done as it’s nice to have some warm and dry clothes for the journey home.

Another recommended item is, another Plunger! Recruit a friend, family member, co-worker or acquaintance and get them to Plunge with you. It’s always more fun to Plunge with someone!

Do not dive or flip into the water. This is a safety precaution for all Plungers that is strictly enforced by the Dive Team and don’t Plunge after drinking alcohol.

Intoxicated people will not be permitted to Plunge.

Leave valuables at home or with a spectator. Special Olympics New Jersey is not responsible for items that are lost or stolen.

Plungers are advised not to run out of the water after they Plunge. Keep in mind that everything is wet and slippery. Carpooling is recommended as parking can be crowded. For further questions, visit PlungeSeaside.org or e-mail pbpinfo@ sonj.org.

Cloverdale Farm Monthly Bird Walks

BARNEGAT – Learn how Cloverdale Far m County Park’s bird population changes month by month. This informative two-hour bird walk is perfect for all levels of birders ages 9 and older. Be prepared to walk a mile, wear comfortable sneakers or boots, dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars. If you are new to bird

watching, organizers have loaner pairs of binoculars to borrow. If there’s inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

The program will run February 15 and March 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cloverdale Farm County Park’s program room located at 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat. Registration is not required.

Stafford Library To Hold Book Discussions

STAFFORD - The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is offering two book discussion programs in March.

The library, located at 129 N. Main Street can be reached for information or for registering for programs by calling 609-597-3381 or by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org The first book discussion will be held at 11 a.m. on March 2 and involves the book “The Last Days of Night” by Graham Moore.

The American Association of University Women is a leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.

This book club incorporates educational, social, economic, and political issues into their discussions. Find out about the local AAUW chapter.

The second discussion will be held at 1 p.m. on March 10. The book “The Stranger”

by Harlan Coben will be discussed.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 1 - feb 7

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid an array of awkward circumstances. Your warm nature and outgoing friendliness might be interpreted as a flirtation to someone who is looking for love. As this week flies by, try to remember to be discreet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, it may be challenging to decide when to be gentle and when to be tough. In group situations, you may tend to agree with the majority to keep the peace. Don’t let a flirtation go to your head.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some of your more exceptional, imaginative ideas could receive well-deserved applause as this week begins. You can gather even more ideas by participating in group discussions. Loved ones may be overly playful and try your patience.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Follow through on joint plans and your bank account will thank you. In the coming week, your partner or a loved one could offer sound financial advice. Carefully investigate new or unfamiliar opportunities presented to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pride in your willingness to put others first. Despite having a different opinion of how things should proceed, you might go along with the crowd to keep the peace. Focus on being an optimist when things go wrong.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You and a partner could be on the same wavelength when it comes to working together. Be productive with creative projects. As this week unfolds, you should restrain an impulse to waste cash on frivolous items.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your desire for social contact and instinctive warmth may get out of hand. Someone might mistake an innocent, friendly gesture for a romantic overture. In the upcoming week, be cautious about how you spend your money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An excess of confusion may disrupt your social calendar.

An inability to work independently or without a sidekick could adversely affect your performance and prove to be perplexing. In the week ahead, focus on creative ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Duck for cover when your heartstrings are plucked.

You may be too sympathetic toward people who don’t deserve your pity. A tiny bit of assertive behavior could go a long way in the upcoming week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may be in a better position to deal with social situations in our complicated world.

Brushing up on the latest slang will at least reassure you that you know what’s going on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen to your most trusted advisers. Someone in close connection may display leadership abilities that you can emulate and sound judgment that you may want to follow. Don’t fritter away cash this week on things that won’t last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your willingness to go out of your way to be kind, even to strangers, may strike others as odd or overly solicitous. In the week ahead, someone might think you are not discriminating enough in your choice of companions.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer In Winter: Enjoy The Warm Tastes And Colors Of Summer

By Wolfgang Puck In the middle of winter, summer can seem like a very long time away. As you read this, you’re probably hearing of record snowfall somewhere, possibly right where you live.

It’s only natural for many home cooks to want to combat the chilly surroundings by cooking foods that are robust and warming, including thick soups, slow-simmered braises and stews, deep-dish apple pies and other pastry-based desserts. And dishes like that do go a long way toward comforting us during the cold months.

But people also crave variety. So, sometimes it’s a good idea to take a more psychological approach to overcoming the tiresome effects of winter. How about changing the mood around your table and in your home by switching things up and occasionally preparing foods that feel like summer?

I’m not saying, of course, that you have to go on a treasure hunt for rare ingredients that are out of season. Thanks to modern agriculture and efficient shipping, supermarkets today always have a selection of vegetables and fruits that seem kissed by warm sunshine. And I’d like to share a recipe that highlights exactly those kinds of ingredients. It is for roasted chicken breasts stuffed with yellow and red bell peppers served atop a sweet scallion sauce.

Bell peppers are typically a summer crop if you grow them yourself. But you can find them year-round in just about any supermarket, often in a variety of colors besides the typical green ones. I especially like the ripened, sweeter yellow, red and orange varieties, any combination of which will taste delicious and look beautiful in this recipe; and you could also use green bell peppers if one or more of the other colors aren’t available. Scallions, or green onions, are another perennial supermarket staple, and another name they go by expresses the warmer months with which they are associated: spring onions.

Precooked - the peppers by roasting under the broiler, the scallion greens by briefly boiling - to make the textures tender and their flavors sweeter and milder, these warm-weather vegetables are then rolled up inside pieces of flattened chicken breast, which are then browned on the stovetop and quickly finish cooking in the oven.

Sliced before serving on top of a simply made sauce of sauteed scallions flavored with rice vinegar and sherry and enriched with a little butter and cream, the vegetables form a brightly colored pattern on each plate as cheerful as a summertime bouquet.

I hope you’ll give this easy recipe a try very soon, then go on enjoying it throughout the progression of seasons.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITHYELLOWAND RED BELLPEPPERS Serves 4 4 large boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise in half 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra as needed

Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 2 bunches scallions 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 4 tablespoons dry sherry 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Preheat the broiler.

Coat the chicken breast pieces with a little oil.

Place 2 pieces, spaced apart, in a large, heavy-duty plastic bag. With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy small saucepan, gently flatten the pieces to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm).

Repeat with the remaining pieces. Lightly season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Place the yellow and red bell peppers under the broiler and cook, turning, until their skins are completely charred. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel off the charred skins. Cut each pepper into 8 pieces and remove the stems, seeds and veins. Set aside.

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water. Cut off the green parts of 8 scallions. Immerse the 8 scallion greens in the boiling water for about 15 seconds, then remove them with tongs or a wire skimmer and transfer to the ice water. Drain and set aside.

Place 1 scallion green and a piece each of the yellow and red bell peppers lengthwise on top of each flattened chicken piece. Starting at a narrow end, roll up to enclose the vegetables and securely tie each piece closed with 2 lengths of kitchen string.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil.

When the oil is hot enough to swirl easily, carefully turn the skillet to coat its bottom. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the chicken for 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven, use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.

Cut the remaining scallions in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.

Add the remaining oil. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the scallions and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the vinegar and sherry, and cook until reduced in volume by about two-thirds, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and, a little at a time, add the butter, whisking continuously.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, spoon the sauce into the centers of four heated serving plates or a heated platter. Snip off the strings from the chicken breasts, cut each piece crosswise into 4 to 6 slices, and arrange them attractively on top of the sauce.

(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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