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Manchester K-9 Officer Recovering From Surgery

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – W hen an off icer is down, the brotherhood of Blue comes together and that goes for an officer who is hurt in the line of duty or for one who is facing cancer.

It also extends beyond whether the officer is human or not. Officer Storm is a solid black, six-year-old German Shepherd. He is one of two members of the township’s K-9 Unit.

“Our entire department’s thoughts are with K-9 Storm, who underwent successful surgery this morning (March 10) to remove his left eye due to a cancer diagnosis. Thankfully, Storm is resting comfortable under the care of his partner, Patrolman Marc Micciulla, and testing showed that there are no signs of cancer elsewhere,” a message stated on the Police Department’s Facebook page.

Storm is expected to be back to duty in a

Parking, Road Repairs Discussed In Lakehurst

−Photo by Bob Vosseller Jim’s Deli on Main Street is the latest casualty of a new businesses that has closed. One resident blamed it on a parking problem.

−Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester Township K-9 Unit Officer Storm, a German shepherd from the Netherlands, shows his stuff during a demonstration held as part of a presentation. Storm is seen with his partner/handler Patrolman Marc Micciulla.

(K-9 Officer - See Page 8)

County Increases Homeless Spending

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The county will be spending more money this year to care for the homeless having increased the amount in a line item of this year’s budget.

The county previously spent $100,000 every year, and also allotted $10,000 to Just Believe, a community group that cares for homeless. In the budget that the county just put together, they added $150,000 to this, Freeholder Gary Quinn said.

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Based on some statistics studied by the county’s Human Services department, they determined that the $250,000 would be an appropriate amount to care for the homeless while long-term solutions can be found, Quinn added.

This comes as welcome news to Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, who had been advocating for an increase. He had been one of the officials pushing for an expansion of Code Blue, the law that opens shelters when it gets

too cold.

Toms River changed their own rules on it, opening up shelters when temperatures hit 35 degrees. The state had a different rule, allowing the homeless to be out in freezing temperatures as long as it wasn’t snowing.

Through the push of Toms River officials, and the state senators and assembly members that represent the area, the state law changed to more resemble the (Homeless - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST − Borough officials discussed road work projects, parking issues and the status of repairs to a ball field during its latest meeting.

Mayor Harry Robbins reported on the findings of a recent meeting he attended with the Ocean County Road Department concerning upcoming road work in the borough.

“There will be a main replaced on Union Avenue. There was going to be paving done on Union Avenue but they (Ocean County) will wait until we complete our water main replacement program on Union Avenue before they will come in.”

The Ocean County Road Department is scheduled to pave Union Avenue, Center Street, and Pine Street but Robbins asked the county to “hold off ” until the borough replaces the water mains and sewer lines along Union Avenue.

In the meantime, the county will pave Myrtle Street, Chestnut Street, and Manapaqua Avenue because the water main project is complete on those streets.

“What about Brown Avenue?” resident Bruce Margenson asked. “They promised two years ago that they were going to everything that you said they were going to do,” Margenson added.

“They will do Brown as well. They are doing circle to circle. All they are going to hold off on is Union for our water main. Brown starts at the railroad track and goes to the circle. They figure why pave it (Union) if we are going to (Parking - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 be doing that,” Robbins said.

“I agree,” Margenson said.

Margenson then brought up another serious issue in the borough. “We have lost businesses in this town that just came here.

Two of them on Main Street. I know there is a problem with parking on the Main Street because there are people who park there all day long even though there is a sign saying two hours only. I know you can no longer mark the car to see who is moving and not moving. That isn’t kosher anymore.

“I hate to tell you this but perhaps we need parking meters,” Margenson said.

“That was considered years ago,” the mayor responded.

“The current situation is that you go to Jim’s Deli it is a nightmare. People are parked there all day long. It hurts business. I know

Homeless:

Continued From Page 1 township’s.

“We changed the law in the State of New Jersey,” Turnbach said.

However, more funding was needed, particularly if the shelters would be open more often.

He was calling upon the Freeholders to create a Homelessness Trust Fund. This

some people say I am not going to Jim’s because you have to go down a one-way street and turn around and it isn’t worth it,” Margenson added.

“Something has to be done about these parkers who stay there all day long,” Margenson said. He told the Manchester Times later that he felt the parking situation was the major factor of why Jim’s Deli recently closed down.

“It’s not just over at the barber shop or Jim’s there are other places where you see the cars parked there all day long and they are not moving,” Margenson said.

Robbins said he’d speak with the police chief about the issue.

Councilman Gary Lowe provided an update on the soccer field goals and baseball dugouts had been ordered for Harold J. Fuccile Memorial Sports Complex.

“Manchester came in and graded the field for us,” Lowe said. He added that the Public

Works Department will then add topsoil and seeds in hopes to have the fields ready for this season and that irrigation work had also been performed. “That was a little pricey that was about $2,000 but it had to be done.”

Lowe had said beyond one repair to fire truck 6223, “everything looks pretty good.”

During the March 5 meeting he noted that the department had received its two 24-foot ladders.

Related to fire department business was an e-mail that council members received from Sean Parker, the department’s treasurer.

Parker inquired about a timeline of when fire department radios would be replaced in order to go to the county’s radio system.

Last month Councilman Robert McCarthy said he was informed by the fire department that some of the radios that were purchased with a grant were installed. The Fire Department is currently looking to replace the remainder of their radios.

Also discussed was the status of gym for all employees. The Borough was originally going to place it in the bays but there is no heat there. “We’re going to have a problem with that in regards to trying to heat that. It will cost us a lot of money to heat it,” Lowe said.

Officials then decided to place it upstairs but work needs to be done there first. Currently, the upstairs is being utilized for storage of permanent files, so they will have to be relocated. Once they are relocated, then some “cosmetics” needs to be done. Lowe said, “we just have to change some tiles in the ceiling.”

Robbins said his feeling was that this would be accessible to all borough employees “because it is to help all borough employees.”

Lowe suggested that the borough attorney review use of the facility and that it be understood that if an employee utilizes it, they do so at their own risk. “Just to cover our bases.”

fund was made law across the state in 2009 and is in effect in 12 other counties, but not in Ocean County.

A Trust Fund would alleviate the need for the Freeholders to budget money every year. It would just be created and fund itself.

The Homelessness Trust Fund Act allows counties to collect a $5 fee on certain permit paperwork the public needs. Of that amount, $2 goes to Code Blue and $3 goes

to other homeless issues.

Twelve counties have enacted these trust funds: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Union, and Somerset.

Studies have concluded that housing a homeless person for the night costs less than the alternative – which can be incarceration or a hospital stay. It is endorsed by many community groups. Religious groups endorse it, too, from small, local houses of

worship to the Diocese of Trenton.

Quinn didn’t like the idea of putting a fee on permits, afraid that the state might get the money first.

“We know we can run it through Human Services,” he said of the county’s program.

Turnbach said that $250,000 is the average for counties who have the trust fund. He was “greatly appreciative” of the Freeholders setting aside the money, and of “recognizing a need and addressing an issue.”

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

Local Lawmakers Have Plan For School Aid CAPITOL COMMENTS

the fair share issue to be analyzed, and to once and for all solve the obvious and known flaws in the school aid formula.”

10th Legislative District Under the Fiscal Year 2021 K-12 Formula Aid plan Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman Greg McGuckin released last week by the New Jersey Department of TRENTON − Senator Jim Holzapfel and Education, six school districts in LD 10 will Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John have their resources decreased. Toms River Catalano (all R-10th) are calling on Gover- Regional District will lose more than $5.3 nor Phil Murphy to make some painless, million (8 percent) of their state aid, and common sense adjustments to his budget Brick Township aid will drop $4.2 million to alleviate the devastating funding cuts to (13 percent).

The $237,600 funding gap for Seaside many school districts.

“Schools in our legislative district are Heights Borough represents a 22.3 percent losing almost $10 million, and almost 200 loss.

“The taxpayers and schools in Ocean school districts across the state are seeing aid cut,” said Holzapfel. “This is a desperate County have been getting the short end situation that threatens the quality of edu- of the stick for too long,” said Catalano. cation for students in Toms River and Brick “Under Murphy’s budget, this will be one and almost one-third of the state’s school more in a series of unfair budgets that will districts. There has to be a permanent solu- lead to compromises in the classrooms and tion to the flaws in the funding formula, but higher property tax bills. We have identified right now we need an immediate solution, an option that does not take any money and the Governor has the power to make from other school districts or programs and applies it to teaching our children.” things right.”

In his budget address, Murphy boasted of In his proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget, Murphy designated $50 million for stabili- a $336 million increase in school funding, zation aid for schools, and $300 million for but only nine school districts receive more than half the increase: Newark increase the State’s “rainy day” fund.

The 10th District Legislators are urging the of $53 million (6.6 percent), Elizabeth Governor to prevent the cuts by combining increase of $25.2 million (6.2 percent), the stabilization aid and a portion of the Paterson increase of $24 million (5.5 percent), Trenton increase of $19.3 million rainy day money.

“Almost 200 districts are facing draconi- (7.7 percent), Plainfield increase of $18.5 an reductions totaling $158 million,” said million (13.1 percent), Atlantic City inMcGuckin. “The Governor, right now, crease of $17.8 million (44 percent), New can stop the bleeding and ensure the effi- Brunswick increase of $10.8 million (7.7 cient education of our State’s children and percent), Bridgeton increase of $8.2 million future leaders. This fix will buy time for (9 percent), North Brunswick increase of $6 the Governor and the Legislature to allow million (26.6 percent.)

Smith: Stopping COVID-19 Must Be Our Highest Priority - No Matter The Cost

TRENTON − Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) said “stopping the coronavirus must be our highest priority—no matter the cost” and praised President Trump for declaring a national emergency that includes $50 billion to assist states and local governments in the fight.

The March 14, 2020 vote on HR 6201, Coronavirus Economic Aid Package, was 363-40.

“As Americans, we need to unite and take every precaution to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and welfare of everyone,” he said.

“The new public-private partnership…

will ensure quicker access to reliable testing,” Smith continued, “people - especially the most vulnerable and those closest to them - will know with certainty whether they’ve contracted the disease.

By authorizing massive testing by private labs like Quest and LabCorp in addition to government-run labs, the Trump Administration is significantly expanding the capacity to test.”

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K-9 Officer:

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“We would like to thank Dr. Lisa Schoor and the staff from Whiting Veterinary Clinic LLC, and ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Ringle, surgeon Dr. Katherine Salmeri, and the staff from Red Bank Animal Hospital for providing Storm with excellent care. We’re also continually grateful for the support our K-9 Unit receives from our community, and we look forward to Storm’s return,” the message stated.

Police Chief Lisa Parker commended Dr. Schoor saying, “She helps us out greatly.”

“We had a K-9 unit back in the day, around 22 years ago. We brought it back in 2015,” K-9 Unit officer/Patrolman Steve Wendruff said during a demonstration of the K-9 Unit held earlier this year in Toms River.

The reason the unit was reactivated was that an increase in narcotics responses was noted around 2014, according to Chief Parker.

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legged addition to the force since the unit’s reactivation. He came from the Netherlands.

Lynk joined the department soon after and is from Hungary. Both dogs were trained at Shelly’s School for Dogs/Green Leaf Pet Resort, Millstone Township.

Micciulla said the dogs paid for themselves in the fi rst year through the number of items that were confiscated during arrests.

“We seized 40 cars, and money-wise the actual cash seized was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars,” the patrolman said.

Law enforcement agencies can garner a designated amount from the value of confiscated vehicles and items from arrests through state police regulations.

Chief Parker noted that the department is actually seeking to acquire two new K-9unit dogs. “That is our long-term goal but we are waiting until November to see what happens with the marijuana referendum question that will be on the ballot.”

The chief explained that depending on how the vote goes to legalizing marijuana, it would impact the training of new K-9 officers as well as how Storm and Lynk’s duties will be performed. The dogs were trained to sniff out marijuana as an illegal drug.

“We wouldn’t pursue this now as 50% of what our dogs’ work might not be the same.

The unit has become a very important part of our department. They are not bred to be a family pet. We pay $6,000-$9,000 for the dogs and that does not include their training, our officers’ training, food, and lodging for them when our officers are on vacation,” Chief Parker said.

Parker previously said the K-9 officers are used “on side-to-side evenings but they sometimes are called in for some day shift work.” She noted that with the county, state and nation’s current opioid crisis the department has been working to bring drug use awareness to the school district.

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Bill Would Eliminate Patient Costs For Coronavirus

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no cost-sharing to the patient. This includes the cost of prescriptions, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and visits to the emergency room, urgent care facilities, or doctor’s office.

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“At a time when our country faces a real public health crisis, the dangers of the Trump Administration’s ongoing assault on Americans’ access to affordable health care becomes even more stark,” Menendez said.

“The coronavirus does not discriminate based on how much money you make or how good your health care plan is. And no person should be in more fear of paying for the health care treatment they need than the potential danger of a virus they may have.”

The legislation builds upon efforts in New Jersey and New York, where Governors Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo have waived consumer cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing for individuals covered by state-regulated health insurance plans. This federal bill would apply to a broader range of insurance plans, including those offered on the health insurance marketplace.

This bill comes on the heels of Booker’s efforts to prioritize funding for state and local health departments, which are on the front lines of this public health crisis. Booker and Menendez wrote to the HHS Secretary urging him to swiftly unlock emergency funds for state and local health departments, and on Tuesday Booker urged Senate leaders to prioritize such funding in the emergency package they were negotiating.

Recently, Menendez met with health care workers at one of New Jersey’s Federally Qualified Health Centers to talk about how the Administration is undermining access to affordable health care at a time when the country is facing a public health crisis.

Airport Security Booker and Menendez have also written to the White House about concerns that international travelers are not being screened properly at U.S. airports.

In January, as cases of Coronavirus began to spike, Booker and Menendez successfully pushed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for heightened passenger screening at Newark Liberty International Airport along with other U.S. ports of entries. Booker has also joined letters to the Administration urging it to establish clear guidelines for state and local governments to receive federal reimbursement for costs incurred dealing with the outbreak and to issue an emergency protective order to protect front-line workers.

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Manchester Preschool Lottery To Be Held On May 8

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER − The Township School District will hold a lottery on May 8 to determine admittance into a half-day integrated preschool program.

This program will be opened to a limited number of non-disabled children who have reached the age of 4 on or before Oct. 1, of this year.

This Preschool Inclusion program is designed to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to be included with non-disabled peers. It will include 10 non-disabled children to be selected by lottery and 5-8 disabled children.

The 2 ½ hour program will run from 12:30 – 3 p.m. beginning in September. It will be located at Ridgeway Elementary School. Transportation is included.

Classroom staff will consist of one certified teacher, two aides, and one speech/ language specialist. Children must be age 4 on or before October 1, 2020 and must be bathroom trained to qualify.

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April 1 – April 9 and April 20 - May 1, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at the Board of Education Office, Special Services Department, 121 Route 539, Whiting.

Parents should take that these offices will be closed April 10-17 for spring break.

Parents or guardians must also bring their child’s state issued birth certificate and proof of residency.

Ten students will be selected in the lottery system on May 8. The required documentation includes two proofs of residency one for each group. The groups consist of: Group 1 – Copy of Township tax bill, deed, lease or builder’s contract (If living with a resident, a signed, notarized letter from that resident stating you and your child(ren) live at the address accompanied by one of the group 1 items.)

Group 2 – Copy of current utility bill or home insurance statement or driver’s license with correct address on it (or change of address sticker) The original birth certificate with a raised seal is required.

Bocce Club Presents Oldies Dinner Dance

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will be holding their an nual Oldies Dinner Dance on May 8 at 5 p.m. The best retro oldies band in the area, The Joey Armino & Family Oldies Band, will be playing tunes from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s.

All are welcome to join. The buffet will start at 6 p.m. and include snacks, cof-

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No tickets will be sold at the door and tickets are non-refundable. For more information and to reserve tickets call Debbie at 201-618-8514.

Crestwood Village III Hosts Spring Bazaar WHITING – The Women’s Club of Crestwood Village III will be hosting its annual Spring Flea Market April 18 At Unity Hall.

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Home Delivery Meals For Seniors Continue During COVID-19

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – County-run home delivery meal companies will not close down during the coronavirus outbreak, as many senior residents rely on the services.

“Seniors who receive home delivered meals from our program will continue to receive their meals,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “There are also other seniors, who attend the nutritional sites that have been closed due to the coronavirus, that have been identified as home delivered meal clients and will now be receiving meals at home.”

Community Service Inc. (CSI) has closed all its nutrition sites located in Toms River, Brick Township, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Stafford Township and Whiting. Although CSI transportation services have been suspended, and chronic disease and diabetes workshops are canceled, CSI outreach and nutrition staff will make daily reassurance and wellness calls to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.

Places like the Lakewood Community Services Corporation have compiled shelf-stable meals for delivery and are working with the state vendor to ship the meals to Kosher Home Delivered Meal clients. While socialization has been suspended, the LCSC staff will administer outreach calls to clients over the phone.

“Our providers are making every effort to make sure the elderly, the frail and the vulnerable are not without a meal during

this time,” Vicari said. “I appreciate all of these efforts. It’s together that we can get through this.”

The Jewish Family and Children Service has canceled all groups and at home/ in office appointments. Staff will remain in contact with program clients over the phone.

The Toms River Senior Center has closed its facility and suspended all programming.

Any questions can be provided by staff over the phone. There will be available drivers for doctor appointments, food shopping and prescription pick-ups Additionally, the Manchester Township offices will be closed to the public, but will remain open to answer phones from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All transportation is cancelled.

All Brick Township Municipal offices and buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff can be reached over the phone or email for any questions.

The Brick Township senior services will continue their bus transportation for food shopping and medical appointments for well visits. No home visits are allowed at this time, but wellness calls will be increased to include assistance participants.

“This is a fluid situation and we are all putting plans in place out of an abundance of caution,” Vicari noted. “Any senior having questions or concerns is encouraged to call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.

The staff is available to help especially during this time.”

To contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, call 732-929-2091 or 1-800668-4899.

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County Buildings Closed To Public

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Officials have signed an emergency proclamation stating that all Ocean County government buildings will be closed to the public to help decrease the spread of COVID-19.

“It’s important we have this proclamation in place so we can ask for additional federal and state resources when necessary and also to protect the public and our employees during a time when social distancing can’t be stressed enough,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who signed the proclamation along with Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, who is the county’s emergency management coordinator.

If individuals need to contact a county department, they can call 732-244-2121. The public can also find additional information about county government departments

online at co.ocean.nj.us.

The Ocean County Surrogate will be limiting public access to their office in the County Courthouse throughout the coronavirus emergency. Residents can reach Surrogate Office employees by calling 732-929-2011.

“Our number one priority is the safety of our residents and so, at this time, we have decided to take immediate actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran.

“This is a time of unprecedented actions that need to be taken in order to protect the public and our government workers,” Vicari said. “We are making every effort to continue to provide our services but for now we will have to do most of the work over the telephone or by email and websites.

I encourage our citizens to call the county offices with any questions about doing business with the county.”

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Golf League Opens For Spring Season LAKEHURST – LAKEHURST – The Pine Ridge Ladies Golf League will be meet and play every Tuesday with shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Joint Base MDL Lakehurst. Nine holes of fun including a handicap system, with multiple flight categories, allows all golfers to compete and enjoy this course while socializing with new friends.

Annual League registration fee is $25.

Green fees and cart fees are to be an-

nounced by the golf course. The season will kick off with a meeting at the Pine Ridge Pro Shop on April 21 at 10 a.m. League play will begin on May 5 at 8 a.m. The season will run through the end of August, ending with a championship tournament and an end of season luncheon in September.

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Local Church Hosts Healing Mission

WHITING – A healing mission will be held on May 16 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The main speaker will be Carolyn Williams Rae, Region 2 OSL director. Her topic is “Loving, Listening and Praying.”

Praise music will be provided by the group Celebrate.

The registration fee is $10 per person, Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904.

Garden Club Hosts Flea Market

WHITING – The Lakeside Garden Club of Cedar Glen Lakes will be holding a flea market on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave, Whiting.

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Deborah Heart And Lung Center Celebrates The Anniversary Of Cardiac Rehabilitation

−Photo courtesy Deborah Heart and Lung Center Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s Cardiac Rehab.

NEW JERSEY – Devastating as it may be, a heart attack can be a wake-up call to turn your life around and get “back on track.”

Just ask Debbie Nash of Eastampton, or Karen Perkofsky of Whiting. The two women recently caught up and gave each other a hug at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. They first met and became fast friends while they were in cardiac rehabilitation after having heart attacks, and had returned to the Hospital to celebrate rehab’s first year anniversary, where they shared their stories.

“I am absolutely in much better shape now than before I came to cardiac rehab,” said Deb, who since her heart attack has quit smoking, joined a gym, and follows a vegan diet, losing over 20 pounds and dropping her cholesterol levels.

Her heart attack last May at a friend’s barbecue is never far from her thoughts. “My stomach was upset and I had a headache,” she recalled. “I thought it was the heat. But then

when I felt like I had a ton of bricks sitting on my chest and I was profusely sweating, my friends took me to the hospital and I transferred to Deborah. I had a blockage that needed a stent. When I was released and my doctor told me I should go to cardiac rehab, I was so scared. I was worried that my heart would go crazy and something else would happen to me. But everyone at rehab was so reassuring, they watched everything I did.

They pushed me to do what I can, but then to maybe go a little further. They were always rooting for me. ‘You can do this Deb!’” Karen agreed. “I woke up in the middle of the night with indigestion. An hour later I was throwing up. I felt like I had an elephant on my chest and pain and pressure in my jaw.

Thank God my husband got 4 baby aspirins in me before he drove me to Deborah.”

Karen had what was known as the “widow maker” an often fatal blockage. After her (Deborah Heart - See Page 20)

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There are several herbs that I’d like to talk to you about today because they are known to have some benefits for your immune system. This isn’t to discount Vitamin D or Vitamin C, two vitamins that can support your immune system, but rather to enhance what those nutrients can do.

Herbs can be made into a tea or what’s termed a decoction. I made a video to show you how easy it is to make this at home, provided you have the herbs.

Those can be purchased online, or at health food stores. There is still plenty of bulk herb to buy so hopefully we won’t run out of those! My video is live on youtube. You can search it by the title, Make Your Own Immune Tea Amid Coronavirus Fears.

Here is my recipe for “Im mu ne Tea” and beneath it, you will see the rationale for the inclusion of these precious, effective and safe herbs.

Ingredients for Suzy’s Immune Tea 4 or 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon of Elderberries 1 Tablespoon of Echinacea 1 Tablespoon of Orange Peel 2 Teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 4 to 5 cups of water into a pot, and add the herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer and continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes. You may strain the herbs and put into a glass jar

or pitcher. Shelf life is about 3 days.

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Elderberry. Black Elderberries have been used as anti-virals and natural antibiotics against cough, colds and the f lu for centuries. Studies in test tubes and humans prove demonstrable efficacy when it comes to inhibiting the inf luenza virus (and other bacteria).

Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other viruses. It can inhibit “hemagglutinin” and “neuraminidase” which are specific to inf luenza. When echinacea does inhibits these compounds i n side you r cel ls, it cont rols t he spreading and severity of symptoms of inf luenza.

Orange Peel. This is just the rind of an orange, but it’s dried up. It adds Vitamin C which has documentation for its ability to shorten the duration of a cold. It is a strong antioxidant.

Licorice Root. This contains glycyrrhizic acid, a compound that is known to inhibit viral growth (slow it down), as well as directly inactivate certain viral particles. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005 showed that glycyrrhizin could “inhibit SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) replication in vitro.”

I have a longer version of this article that I can email to you if you sign up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com

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hospital stay, she too went to cardiac rehab, but she was anxious, unable to sleep, and stressed.

“Cardiac rehab was the best thing I ever did,” she said. “This place is not just to rebuild your health. It builds you up emotionally, as well as your confidence and your spiritual strength. And now, I am in great

shape, I monitor my numbers daily – my sugar, salt, weight – and go to the gym three times a week.”

A former restaurant owner, at 65 years old Karen is an energetic picture of vitality, and a passionate advocate for educating women about heart attacks. “The symptoms are so different than what you think. Everyone needs to be aware.”

“It makes my heart so happy to help people get their lives back on track,” said Susan

Iezzatti, RN, one of the cardiac rehab nurses. “For instance, Deb was scared to walk around her development and now look at her!”

Deb, the trim grandma of five who had a successful career as a credit manager laughed when she said that her son took her to Disneyworld a few months ago. “I have not walked that much since I was a kid, and I had no problems at all.”

Cardiac rehab Medical Director S. Justin

Szawlewicz, MD agreed. “It feels great to see my patients doing so well. They are more confident about themselves and have a better understanding of how to stay healthy.”

In fact he’s trying to understand why so many patients, even though Medicare covers it, don’t do cardiac rehab. “I know not every hospital has this program, and three times a week can be hard for some people to make.

But I do see a profound impact on the patients who do it.”

John Hill, RRT, Vice President Pulmonary Service Line & Clinical Ancillary Services said that the cardiac rehab program took off from day one.

“We have done over 2,000 rehab sessions,” he said. “Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program and is individualized for each person. It consists of exercise training, as well as education and counseling about heart-healthy living. Besides heart attacks, the American Heart Association recommends cardiac rehab for heart conditions like coronary artery disease, angina or heart failure, and after a heart procedure or surgery, including bypass surgery, angioplasty and stenting, valve replacement, or a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator. In fact, this year we will be expanding rehab for patients who have had a mechanical pump, or left ventricular assist device, implanted.”

At the anniversary celebration, Deb and Karen, however, were excited just to catch up.

“It’s great that we got our health back on track” they agreed “but one of the premiere benefits of coming here was making a new friend.”

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Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13)

Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale.

Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373.

(15) Baby Grand Piano - $1,800 or best offer, Forked River, NJ. 609693-9578 leave message.

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Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (16) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

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(13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train.

Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307.

(13) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Help Wanted Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew.

General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus.

Drivers license for laborers is a must.

We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

(19) A Great Cleaning Service - Homes Offices Rentals. Thorough, reliable honest, with excellent references.

Senior Discounts. Free Estimates.

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(15) Looking For Live-in Job - To care for the elderly. 25 years experience. Good references. Call Maria 347-664-0959.

(14) House Painting - Interior only.

Wa l l p a p e r r e m o v a l , k i t c h e n cabinet painting. Nice job. Not a cheap job. Licensed and insured, 732-929-4399.

(14) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (24) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail.

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SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler.

MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL. (17)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) At Home Companion - Dementia and Hospice Experienced, Cooking, Shopping, Transportation. Enjoy Peace of Mind!

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Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to me maintained by the transportation network company (Uber/Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protec-

tion (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

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Cops: Scammers Claiming To Be Doing Coronavirus Surveillance

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Apparently, any issue is ripe for scammers to try to take advantage of people.

In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, police departments are

warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood.

These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance”

door-to-door.

Manchester Police put out a warning on their Facebook page and said that it is going on in other communities in New Jersey. They told residents that if someone comes to your door claiming to represent

the CDC that you should not speak with them or let them into your home. Call your local police department instead.

Moorestown police department and Sussex County put out a warning after people in that area posted on social media about the scammers, according to NJ.com.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The food trucks are rolling in to Toms River. Kick off your summer at this awesome event featuring 25 food trucks, DJ, live bands, beer, margarita and sangria garden, face painting, petting zoo, hatchet throwing and so much more.

Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, friends and blankets. Admission is $5, kids 10 and under are free the event is being held May 17 from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Ocean County Mall JC Penney Lot, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River.

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With people fearing that the coronavirus will spread further and stores having shortages on many products, price gouging has become a major concern within the community.

Many stores are reporting having shortages of soap, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, bottled water, cleansers and toilet paper.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning local businesses that price gouging will not be accepted.

“We have zero tolerance for price gouging,” Vicari said. “When the governor declared a state of emergency it included specific safeguards and severe penalties for price gouging.”

Vicari, who is the Chairman of Consumer Affairs for the county, also said that consumers making purchases at stores or online are protected under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. “It is unconscionable that anyone would prey on customers who are simply trying to protect themselves and their loved ones,” he said.

The director of Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Stephen Scaturro said

that he and his staff are already watching out for any artificially inflated prices.

“We’ve got boots on the ground looking for problems and we’re ready to respond to any complaints,” Scaturro said. “As soon as the governor issued his state of emergency, I sent investigators out to make sure stores were complying with the law.”

The state law says that during a time of emergency, merchants can not increase prices by more than 10 percent.

Scaturro and his team said that they already received two complaints of price gouging.

“Someone called to complain that a dollar store was selling bottles of hand sanitizer for $4.99 each. Our investigator found the store had paid a wholesale price of $3.99 per bottle, so there was no price gouging,” Scaturro said.

The other complaint included the cost of surgical masks at a local retailer and is still under investigation.

According to Vicari, the department is responding to any complaints immediately.

Vicari stated that if any resident feels they have been a victim of price gouging recently, they should call the Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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The Manchester Times, March 21, 2020, Page 27

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 21 - mar 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you feel loved and admired, you are more creative and willing to show off your talents. In the upcoming week your imagination can soar, and you might have ideas worthy of writing down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, you might be one of the movers and the shakers, but take care you don’t shake too much and cause resentment with a loved one or business associate. Focus on following the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tell them what they want to hear, and they will think better of you. You can develop insights into how things can be improved without foisting problems on people who may not be willing to make changes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might think you are being asked to perform jobs that are above your pay grade in the week ahead. At the same time, your money may seem to go in and out of your bank account much too quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be loving and thoughtful this week, but people in your life could be focused on different issues. Acknowledge the fact that loved ones can make changes while still honoring their promises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the upcoming week, you could create a financial conundrum if you exaggerate your assets.

You might dream of having something bigger or better and be tempted to promise more than you can fulfill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your artistic vision could be a powerful factor in your choices as this week unfolds. You may choose to capitalize on your ability to present a positive image to the world as well as loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A partner could push back if you attempt to effect changes. Even if the two of you are loyal and faithful to one another, there could be a debate about business, finances or career choices.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Changes in the pecking order can alter your work environment in the week ahead. Use your excellent people skills to smooth out potential difficulties during transitions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can take the most ethical approach to a job, yet someone with a different interpretation of the rules could take a shortcut and get there before you. Do your homework on sales pitches in the week to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): No one else can dictate how you choose to live your life. However, you might make decisions to please a loved one. You might resist changes to your family routines because they are inconvenient.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Communicative Mercury enters your sign in the week ahead, so you could be more interested in messages and discussions. An impulsive purchase might bring you a great deal of delight and satisfaction.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat

By Wolfgang Puck BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar.

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat. While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl.

Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve.

In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade,

combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the creamyolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the cream-yolk mixture until smooth.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce.

SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over.

Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally.

Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

(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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