Special Guy: Manahawkin resident Paul Hartelius, an active member of the Pine Shores Art Association, was awarded the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s Special Recognition for Advancement of the Arts at the 12th annual “Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage” at Ocean County College on April 13. The event honored outstanding cultural organizations and exceptional local artists, historians, preservationists, educators and government leaders.

Hartelius has “been doing art ever since I could hold a pencil,” he said.