2016-01-02 - The Brick Times

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Vol. 14 - No. 36

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NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN INTO ROLE

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn James Riccio, here at his desk as police chief, was sworn into the spot by the mayor and council at the recent council meeting amid family, officials and police officers.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn ago I knew this was my dream,” Riccio BRICK – James Riccio, 51, took the said to the standing-room only audience reins as the township’s new Chief of at the council meeting which had been Police on December 1, and during his moved from Town Hall to the Civic swearing-in at the December 15 council Center in anticipation of the large crowd. meeting, Mayor John G. Ducey said “Together we’re going to do great things, that Riccio is the most qualified and the and we will provide the best police sermost decorated of any member of the vice to the residents of Brick,” he said. department.

Riccio moved to Brick from Bayonne “When I was in the academy 30 years with his parents in 1986 and graduated

Ocean County To Buy $2M In Land For Preservation, Watershed Protection

By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – The next acquisitions by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust will be in Jackson and Little Egg Harbor townships, officials said.

The Ocean County Freeholders said they had reached a deal with owners of the two plots, which make up a combined 183 acres, to purchase the land so it can be preserved.

The Jackson parcel consists of 127 acres that are located adjacent to the Metedeconk National Golf Club, Freeholder Director John Bartlett said. The property abuts land that is already preserved as part of Turkey

Swamp Park in the Monmouth County park system. Ocean County already owns several swaths of land to the west.

The plot lies in the vicinity of Cedar Swamp Road, and will be purchased for $1,010,500.

“These are the headwaters of the Metedeconk [River],” said Bartlett, adding that the site had already been approved for residential development. “This has been a high priority since we began our Natural Lands Program, since it does serve the water for the Brick MUA.” (Land Buy - See Page 19)

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January 2, 2016

Door-To-Door Sales To Get Stricter

from Brick High School.

As a 1986 graduate of the New Jersey State Police Academy in Sea Girt, Riccio started his police career in Brick and has been here ever since.

(Police Chief - See Page 4)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – It would be more restrictive for door-to-door solicitors in town since the council voted unanimously to strengthen an existing ordinance.

The amended “Peddling and Soliciting” ordinance limits the hours during the day when solicitors may knock on doors. No one would be able to canvass, solicit or distribute circulars or other materials before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. or sundown, whichever comes first.

Also, minors aged 16 and under would be required to be accompanied by an adult while soliciting or peddling at all times.

Most of the ordinance addresses the potential for intimidation by real estate solicitors who might try to influence a property owner to sell by referring to race, color, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious affiliation.

It would be illegal to induce the sale of real estate “by representing that the presence or anticipated presence of persons of any particular race, religion or national origin in the area” could result in the lowering of property values, a change in the racial, religious or ethnic composition of the block (No Knock - See Page 15)

Stormwater Improvement Project Pairs Brick, Howell On Metedeconk

By Caitlin Brown HOWELL – Previously, runoff near Moses Milch Drive would drain to a retention basin and send pollutants into the Gravelly Run Brook. Now, a new stormwater basin installed recently is hoped to better protect the Metedeconk River watershed through better filtration.

The Township of Howell, along with the Brick Township Municipal Utilities (Brick Utilities) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), recently announced the completion of a stormwater management improvement project in the

Ramtown section of the township ‑‑ one of many projects underway to protect the Metedeconk River, a critical water supply for residents of four towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including Howell.

Brick Utilities and Howell Township partnered together, with grant funding from the NJDEP, on the Moses Milch Drive Stormwater Management Demonstration Project to convert the stormwater basin, located on Moses Milch Drive, from a traditional detention basin into a “retrofitted detention basin” to improve its ability to filter out (Stormwater - See Page 4)

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storm runoff pollutants to promote better groundwater recharge, according to a joint statement between the project partners.

Down To Earth Landscaping and French & Parrello Engineering were also contracted to complete the project, which was marked as completed with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the site on December 15.

First, the existing detention basin was renovated to use native plants and a mixture of soils to filter out pollutants and allow rain water to soak into the ground. Then, an outfall pipe that originally channeled stormwater runoff directly into Gravelly Run Brook was modified so that water can be first filtered through the planted area before it is discharged.

“This project is part of Brick Utilities’ continuing efforts to protect its primary source of water supply, the Metedeconk River,” said Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority Chairman George Cevasco. “It is the first of several grant-funded stormwater improvement initiatives we have underway. We truly appreciate the opportunity to partner with Howell Township on this important project.”

The Metedeconk River is a critical water resource for the region, serving as the principle water supply source for more than 100,000 area residents in four towns, including the Ramtown section of Howell Township.

The Metedeconk watershed encompasses roughly ninety square miles in both Mon-

mouth and Ocean Counties, its headwaters starting in Freehold, Jackson and Millstone, and then flowing eastward through Howell, Lakewood, Wall and Brick Townships before reaching Point Pleasant Borough and the Barnegat Bay. Barnegat Bay is one of 28 Congressionally-designated estuaries of national significance that are part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program. As the Metedeconk is also a major source of freshwater inflow to the Barnegat Bay, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection provided grant funding to for the development of the Metedeconk River Watershed Protection and Restoration Plan.

“This on-the-ground project will reduce stormwater pollution and directly benefit water quality in the Metedeconk River, an important water supply and major tributary to the Barnegat Bay,” stated NJDEP Project Manager Kyra Hoffmann.

The project was listed as a high priority in the development of the watershed plan, which was completed in 2013, according to Robert Karl, Brick Township MUA Supervisor of Source Water & Watershed Programs and Technology & Networking Programs. The plan identified stormwater runoff as the main threat to the Metedeconk River.

Stormwater picks up pollutants from areas such as roads, parking lots, and lawns as it runs off and then carries these pollutants to local waterways like the Metedeconk. The Metedeconk Watershed Plan documented areas of the river that have become degraded as a result of “human

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activities” and outlined projects, including the Moses Mulch Drive project, to restore those areas and improve drinking water, as well as protect and maintain natural stream flows.

Jim Herrman, Director of Community Development for the Township of Howell, credits Brick Township for a successful partnership on completing the stormwater basin restoration.

“Brick Township really took control of this complex, high priority project,” Herrman said. “It was a great demonstration project

to show how multiple towns and agencies can work together for the better of the community.”

“Howell Township places a high priority on the protection of its natural resources, especially its lakes, streams and rivers,” said Howell Township Mayor William Gotto added. “This project will not only result in water quality improvements for Gravelly Run Brook and the Metedeconk River, but will improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood. Today, we are a ‘greener’ community.”

Police Chief:

the township’s help in cracking down on absentee landlords that has resulted in increased crime and drug sales there.

“Maple Leaf is one of the hot spots as far as criminal activity goes. We would move these programs anywhere those kind of problems develop,” he said.

He said he would “ideally” like to see a neighborhood watch group formed there.

Heroin abuse is a nationwide problem, not just a Brick problem, and he said the department is very active in their drug enforcement role.

“We are doing what we can do; we identify and arrest them, but we can’t arrest our way out of this problem. After we arrest them, they get out and they get their next fix,” he said.

Heroin addicts need rehabilitation, and most addicts don’t have jobs so they don’t have health insurance to pay for rehab.

If they do have health insurance, there aren’t enough rehab beds available, Riccio said.

“And insurance only covers too short a period of time in rehab. It’s not enough to rehabilitate them. The solution is at the federal level, to make the programs available,” he said.

If you ask the public what the biggest problem is in town, they would say traffic, he said, and to that end an officer has been added to the Traffic Safety Bureau who would help with selective enforcement of traffic violators.

The highest incidents of traffic accidents in Brick is a triangular area that runs along Chambers Bridge Road and Route 70 to Hooper Avenue and over to Cedar Bridge Avenue and back to Route 70, he said.

Riccio said the police department would continue their “active and aggressive” marine unit, which starts on Memorial Day and runs until Labor Day. Two officers man one boat and they patrol the Brick waterways four days a week, 10 hours a day.

“I pledge to continue to provide the best police service, and that our officers will have the equipment, training and resources to get the job done,” he said. “I finally got to have my dream come true.”

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The new police chief hit the ground running, and on his first day at his new job he met with his command staff ‑‑ including his replacement as Deputy Chief, Captain Robert Mazza ‑‑ and began restructuring the department and setting the pace.

As head of the Police Department, the chief is responsible for a total of 220 employees, including 132 police officers, 20 special police officers, 20 dispatchers, crossing guards and clerical staff. Administrative services includes professional standards, training, policy development, records, internal affairs, the budget and more, he said.

Riccio said he is a believer in community policing and he wants to expand the neighborhood watch program, which he called “the eyes and ears of the community.”

“The more volunteers, the better. We just started a neighborhood watch program in the Colorado Park area. Councilman Jim Fozman was the big push behind that. And we are meeting with another interested group in Midstreams which will be up and running soon,” he said.

Patrolman John Alexander has regular meetings with neighborhood watch groups who tells the volunteers what is expected of them. “We explain: don’t approach anyone, call us,” Riccio said.

The chief said he also wants to revitalize the bike unit in Maple Leaf Park and in some shopping malls. Manpower permitting, he would like to add foot patrols there and make Maple Leaf Park its own district.

There are currently nine police patrol districts in Brick, and adding one to Maple Leaf would make ten.

“It would not be a substation. A substation is a building and I don’t want the officers in a building. I want them out to get to know the good people and identify and deal with the bad people, and it’s hard to do that if you’re sitting in a car or a building,” he said.

Maple Leaf Park has been in the news since a number of homeowners have been coming to council meetings to ask for

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Editorial This Year, Give Back

The firefighter rushes to extinguish a blaze.

T he pa rent helps organize a school fundraiser. A townsperson listens to a discussion on parks and recreation.

A young child donates an unused toy. A senior works to restock a thrift shop.

All these folks, from all walks of life, have one thing in common: they are volunteering in their community.

Vo l u n t e e r i s m a n d cha r it able e ndeavor s take countless for ms.

Whether joining a local civic group, volunteering to serve on the recreation committee, signing up for the first aid squad, or helping to coach youth sports – all these roles are volunteer ones.

Generally, they offer no financial compensation, but the rewards go beyond the monetar y.

These self less acts are t h e b a ck b o n e of t h e community. They serve to build up and make better the world around u s , t he o ne we l ive, work and play in.

Now it is a new year,

and the perfect time to commit to helping the community by serving as a volunteer. Many local charities have made their annual financial appeals, hoping to raise money for their worthwhile projects, and are thankful for your support. But what they also need is more hands to get the work done.

Your hands are needed for these projects.

Where to turn to find t h e m? M a ny lo c a l groups are in the pages of this newspaper, detailing their projects and recent endeavors.

But also, websites such as volunteermatch.org can help identif y org a n i z a t io n s i n n e e d of your help and your membership.

T he r e i s no shor tage of groups seeking new members and volunteers. Unfor tunately, there of ten seems as though there are a shortage of volunteers.

Let’s ma ke t h is yea r different by com mitting to help out your favorite causes. Make t h is t he yea r to give back, with your time.

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Letters To The Editor Route 88 Project Bad For Area My father was a German immigrant to the United States in 1926. He was a craftsman who developed a business as a carpenter and builder and, in the 1930s fell in love with the Jersey Shore. He told me stories of driving here from Hudson County and having to stop and f ix several flat tires along the way, and how he and his immigrant friends pitched a tent in the woods for shelter. My dad built a modest summer home in Brick’s Cedarwood Park section and, in 1949, I began spending every summer of my life in Brick Township and have lived here full-time since 1978.

Why am I telling you this story? Because it was the beginning of a love story for me and my family, a love of the Jersey Shore and our wonderful town.

We understand that things cannot stay the same as t hey we re ba ck i n t he “good-old-days,” but, the imposition of the large, proposed Ocean Pointe commercial complex into a quiet, residential location is an invasion and an affront to our neighborhood and our property values.

Here is what the Ocean Pointe applicant proposes: a four-story, 103-room hotel, two large strip malls with retail shops, 66 additional apartments above the strip malls, an additional larger retail building and 300-plus parking spac-

es. This kind of commercial site at this particular location just doesn’t make sense. Is there something we’re not being told? It all seems kind of mysterious, and quite outrageous!

There is no need for a shopping mall or hotel at this spot. There are already tons of shopping areas in town and a Walmart right up the street, with vacant stores appearing all over the place! There’s no need for a hotel to serve the hospital. No one comes from out of town for treatment at Brick Hospital. It’s not Sloane-Kettering, or Hospital for Special Surgery!

As a matter of fact, such a large complex in this location would definitely congest tiny, two-lane Route 88 west, thereby endangering ambulance access, when m i nutes, and even seconds, count to save a life.

Have I mentioned that the site is too small? When we first read the description of the proposed commercial “monster-in- ou r-neighborhood ,” we were i ncredulous! We know that eight (major) variances are required for the proposed project: non-conforming property size, non-confor m i ng bu f fe r z one s , smaller parking spaces, to name just a few.

We need hundreds of residents to show up at all upcoming Brick Town Council and Zoning Board-of-Adjustment meetings. Please call Town Hall (732-262-1000) for the schedule. Remember,

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residents and taxpayers of Brick are depending upon our town officials to advocate for us and make su re t he Ocea n Poi nte commercial complex does not happen! We want them to listen to us, their fellow townspeople. They need to see us present ‑‑ we who are good citizens who go to work, pay our taxes, raise our families and enjoy our quiet little corner of the woods. And, by the way, speaking of woods, on the site of the proposed project, there are stands of beautiful, 100-year-old cedar trees, which also deserve our respect!

Megina Mittleberg Brick Township

Lead From Among I love sports. Growing up, I played just about every sport that you can think of. I wanted to pass that love of the game on to a younger generation.

Now, my experience with kids was something else.

I have none. I had no idea what to expect when I volunteered to coach 6 and 7 year olds.

Here’s what I learned in my first five minutes: they don’t disappoint, they have crazy amounts of energy, don’t like to listen to anything you say and they are loud - SO LOUD. I’m just thankful that I had an assistant coach there to help corral them and teach them some of the basics.

I we nt i nt o t he se ason with high hopes for winning as a team. Even though league rules don’t let you keep score, everyone, including the kids, keeps track and wants to win.

One of my biggest challenges was knowing that if you could teach them to work as a team they could do so much better.

We had some real talent, but that was our biggest f law. You can imagine this gaggle of 6 and 7 year olds storming the field, looking like a group of individuals just wearing

the same color by happenstance. We even went so far as to steal the ball from our own teammates.

My fellow coach and I had to teach them to pass the ball to each other and work together to accomplish something bigger than what they could do on their own.

So that’s what we did at practice, all practice, every practice. Countless times we told them: “Work as a team, pass it to your teammates.”

But then it star ted to sin k in. They began to work well together on the practice field.

Saturdays were a different story. When the games came around it was like they forgot ever y thi ng they had learned, as kids will do.

I started feeling aggravated.

“I don’t have any relation to a single one of these kids why am I still coming if they don’t even listen to me,” I thought to myself.

But then I realized what the issue was: a leader can’t be effective when he does not consider himself part of the team he is leading.

It was that final Saturday when we finally worked a s a t ea m. Eve r y t h i ng clicked, we were passing the ball to each other, cheering each other on, forg iv i ng e a ch ot he r’s mistakes and moving on.

Going in to the f inal game, the team had scored a single goal the whole season. I didn’t mind that we had n’t won a game but I knew the kids needed it. Scoring goals and winning games are huge confidence builders and we hadn’t done either.

But that day we became a team on the game field, we won.

You should’ve seen the looks on their faces - it was worth every struggle.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholder Disappointed In Lack Of Social Security Adjustment

OCEAN COUNTY – Noting that many Ocean County seniors rely on Social Security as their primary means of financial support, Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari says he is disappointed there will be no Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in benefits.

“This is a concern for many of our seniors,” said Vicari, who is chairman of Ocean County Senior Services.

“We are still in an economic slump and our seniors rely on Social Security.

“No increase in benefits in

2016 could result in seniors being forced to make decisions they shouldn’t have to,” Vicari said. “Seniors should not have to decide between buying medication and buying food.”

As of December 2014 there were 154,510 social security recipients in Ocean County – a combination of retired workers, disabled individuals and survivors. Of those recipients, the 65 and older population in Ocean County totals 50,970 men and 71,365 women.

“Our economy has yet to

turnaround,” Vicari said.

“Ocean County continues to provide more money for senior services. While I understand there is a formula used by Social Security that determines the adjustment, it remains of the utmost importance for all agencies to do their part to provide the financial means our seniors need. The lack of an increase for our seniors is very frustrating to say the least.”

The amount of money Social Security pays out is adjusted each year to take into account the rate of in-

flation. The COLA is set every October based on the September inflation report, according to CNN/Money.

According to Social Security, in 2013, 85 percent of married couples and 84 percent of non-married persons aged 65 or older received Social Security benefits.

Social Security was the major source of income (providing at least 50 percent of total income) for 51 percent of aged beneficiary couples and 74 percent of aged non-married beneficiaries. It was 90 percent or more of in-

come for 21 percent of aged beneficiary couples and 46 percent of aged non-married beneficiaries.

The recent elder economic index shows Social Security is the sole income for approximately 30 percent of New Jersey elders.

“Our seniors rely on these benefits,” Vicari said. “I would hope the Social Security Administration would take into consideration just how important these benefits are to our seniors and not keep the COLA flat in coming years.

Freeholder Joseph Vicari “Ocean County has the largest senior population in the state of New Jersey and second largest in the country,” Vicari said. “The country’s economic downturn continues to impact seniors in this county as many have faced losses in their retirement funds and employee retiree health plans while at the same time experiencing increased costs for basic needs such as food, energy and housing.”

From The Desks Of Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Robert Singer and Senator Joe Vitale: Bill Would Have Acute Care Hospitals Make Contributions To Host Municipalities

NEW JERSEY – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Robert Singer and Senator Joe Vitale introduced legislation that would have nonprofit hospitals with for-profit facilities make payments to host municipalities to compensate for blanket tax exemptions on their property.

The bill, which would update tax laws that date back to 1913, would have acute-care hospitals make payments to their home communities to offset the cost of local services.

“The health care industry has changed substantially over the years with hospitals engaged in a broad range of activities and services,” said Senator Sweeney. “There is also a dramatic increase in competition among other hospitals and with other health care providers. The business has changed, but the tax laws have not. This legislation will have the hospitals pay their fair share while at the same time preserving their tax-exempt status.”

“These hospitals are an

important part of the communities they serve, providing medical care, creating jobs and contributing to their local economies,” said Senator Singer. “We recognize and appreciate their value.

These payments will help compensate for the services the hospitals receive from the municipalities, including law enforcement and firefighters.

The hospitals have worked with us in a cooperative way to craft this legislation.”

“The fact that the payment formula sets a reasonable

payment schedule that is predictable and consistent is a benefit for the hospitals and the municipalities, eliminating uncertainty and unpredictability,” Senator Vitale said. “The acute care hospitals provide a wide range of medical treatment and health care for a growing number of people. We recognize and respect their value to their home communities and the entire state.”

The legislation, entitled the Hospital Community Service Contribution Bill, would have

non-profit hospitals that have for-profit operations make Community Service Contributions directly to their municipalities. The payment formula would be $2.50 per day for each hospital bed and $750 per day for each facility providing Satellite Emergency Care.

The municipal payments would be dedicated to property tax relief and for public safety, such as police, fire and emergency services. Five percent of the payments would be sent to the county where the

hospital is located, according to the bill.

Any voluntary contributions by the hospitals would be deducted from the community service payments and any hospital that is losing money could apply for an exemption from the payments.

The legislation would also establish the Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commission to evaluate the success of the new system and make recommendations for any needed improvements.

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Culinary Arts Program Open House

OCEAN COUNTY – Cuisine on the Green, the Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts located at the Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, is now accepting registration for new classes that begin in March.

The Culinary Arts Training Center, part of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district, offers adult students the opportunity to pursue their career goals in the culinary profession. Students receive real-world experience in restaurant operations and culinary production techniques through the daily operation of the full-service restaurant and banquet facility, open to the public, located on the premises.

The 10-month curriculum includes classroom instruction, culinary skills training and working internships. The teaching philosophy at Cuisine on the Green involves a curriculum and training program which incorporates a foundation of ecology, wellness and responsibility. The use of locally-sourced foods, responsible-catch seafood and attention to dietary preferences as well as energy conservation, materials usage, elimination of non-recyclables and overall reduction of the

environmental footprint in the culinary industry are essential elements of the program.

Students can receive the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association.

This program, offered through Ocean County Vocational Technical School, provides an accelerated approach to developing skills needed for employment in food and hospitality industries. This program is open to adults, 18 and over, with a high school diploma or GED. Students may qualify for Federal Financial Aid or Veterans Benefits. The OCVTS Financial Aid Representative can be contacted for more information.

Articulation agreements have been established with Atlantic Cape Community College, Johnson & Wales University, the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and Brookdale Community College which provide students the opportunity to earn advanced college credits upon completion of this program.

An open house/instant admission decision day will be held January 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 732-473-3100 ext. 3144 for more information or visit ocvts.org.

Enjoy all the good moments that come with the season.

Your friends at Allstate wish you the best this holiday season and look forward to serving you in 2016.

Township Agrees To Replace Bulkheads

BRICK – Several bulkhead projects were recently approved in town, with the township council awarding a $55,000 contract for three bulkheads.

R. Kremer and Son Marine Contractors of

Brick was the successful bidder at $55,094 for township-owned bulkheads scheduled to be replaced.

The bulkheads are located on Valencia Drive, Alameda Drive and 5th Street.

Food Pantry, Clothing Donations Accepted

BRICK – The Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation, 360 Van Zile Road, maintains a food pantry and donations are always accepted.

Place non-perishable food items in blue bin in the church.

Clothing donations are accepted on the last Sunday of each month. Place donations next to the food pantry bin.

For more information, call the church at 732458-9032.

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BRICK – Brick Township was recently honored with a Programs Worthy of Honorable Mention designation in the 2015 Innovation in Governance Awards Program sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for the Township’s Permit Amnesty Month Initiative in 2014.

Brick Township was one of only four towns to receive an Honorable Mention.

“We have been working hard to come up with programs and policies that improve how town hall serves the people of Brick Township,” said Mayor John Ducey. “It is both exciting and encouraging when our efforts are recognized by agencies such as the League and Department of Community Affairs as it shows that these kinds of innovative programs are effective and helpful to our residents.”

Permit Amnesty Month was a program implemented by Mayor Ducey and the Township Council that granted amnesty from paying fines and penalties to any citizen who sought permits and inspections for any work done on residential properties previously without the required permitting.

The program took place in June 2014 and was done largely to help residents whose property had been damaged by Super Storm Sandy. Permits and inspections are required

to protect the safety, health and well-being of residents by ensuring that all construction is done properly and in accordance with code.

This recognition is the latest in a number of awards and honors received by the Township over the past two years. These include: New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association’s Excellence in Design Award in 2015 for the new Windward Beach Park Playground.

Environmental Protection Agency’s Reuse Award in 2015 for the Brick Township Landfill Solar Field.

Bronze Certification from Sustainable Jersey.

Best Special/Innovative Media Award in the 2014 Municipal Public Information Contest sponsored by the Rutgers Center for Government Services, NJ State League of Municipalities and NJ Municipal Management Association for Mayor Ducey’s online talk show, Talking Brick.

Special Recognition for Print Media in the 2014 Municipal Public Information Contest.

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Honorable Mention in the United States Conference of Mayor’s City Livability Awards in 2014.

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In my opinion, you should clean your hearing aid with a soft toothbrush while holding the receiver port of your hearing aid down towards the floor (so the wax will not fall back into your hearing aid).

The second most common cause of hearing aid breakdown is moisture build up, which can cause your hearing aid to work intermittently. In this case, a dry aid kit is very useful in removing moisture from your hearing instrument (particularly during the more humid summer months).

A third reason for hearing aid malfunction is that most patients do not receive

routine follow-up services. In my own practice, patients return to the office at either three-month or six-month intervals for cleaning and adjustment of their instruments. Just like your car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles, your hearing aid needs to be checked at least twice a year by your hearing health-care professional.

In summary, if you follow these steps, you will increase the life of your hearing aid: 1. Clean your hearing aid every day with a soft toothbrush.

2. Open the battery door at night to prolong the life of your battery.

3. Ask your hearing health-care professional for a dry aid kit to alleviate moisture build up in your hearing aid.

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Ocean Medical Center Receives Anonymous $1 Million

BRICK – As Ocean Medical Center prepares to kick-off construction on a multi-million dollar cancer center expansion and renovation project, Ocean Medical Center Foundation has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the project.

“Though this is an anonymous gift, it’s our understanding that the donor lost a loved one to cancer and was inspired to give back as part of their healing process,” said Joseph Stampe, president of Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations. “As we learn more about the health and healing benefits of giving, we hope this very special donor inspires others to honor loved ones in such a meaningful way.”

Ocean Medical Center’s cancer center expansion includes a 22,200 square foot renovation on campus, and 6,500 square foot addition off-campus, which will provide a state-of-theart healing environment for outpatient treatment and services. The expansion is part of a $128 million investment by Meridian Health, aimed at bringing a higher level of cancer care close to home with enhanced services in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The new cancer

center at Ocean is slated to open come fall 2016.

“Since opening its doors over 30 years ago, community support has been an important component of our expansion and renovation projects, helping to make Ocean the tremendous resource that it is today,” explains Dean Lin, president of Ocean Medical Center. “The generosity of our donors helps us provide the facilities, technology and services to ensure the highest quality and most compassionate cancer care is available to our community.

We cannot express how grateful we are for this donor’s kind decision to support Ocean’s cancer program.”

Ocean Medical Center Foundation, part of Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations, is in the beginning phase of a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting Meridian Health system-wide. The campaign encapsulates four funding priorities at Meridian including: expanding oncology services, improving clinical outcomes, enhancing the patient experience and broadening our clinical research and academic programs. This $1 million gift will contribute greatly to the campaign’s mission.

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I overheard a family talking at the table next to mine. The son, who looked 35 years old, snapped, “Cut me some slack, I only smoke three cigarettes a day!” I debated about whether or not I should intrude upon their conversation, and eventually decided not to. Everything I want to tell him, I shall now tell you. Even if you smoke less than five cigarettes a day, you damage your heart. There’s a two- to four-fold increase in heart disease and stroke from smoking.

It causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States.

Second-hand smoke is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette as well as the smoke breathed out by smoker. It’s no better than smoking because it contains over 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic.

Smokers have a hard time quitting. There’s a billion-dollar market for nicotine patches, lozenges, gums and prescription drugs like Chantix. These are certainly good options, but they don’t work for everyone. So today, I’m sharing some ideas that include dietary supplement options you can find at a health food store. I still insist you get your practitioner’s approval because I can’t possibly know what’s right for each of you. These are just considerations, and they do have side effects of their own: SAMe (S adenosylmethionine). You make this natural amino acid but you can buy SAMe as a dietary supplement in the United States. With physician approval, the starting dosage of 200mg is taken twice daily on an empty stomach (one hour before a

meal). Slowly increase it by 200 mg eve r y few days until you get up to about 400 to 600 mg taken one hour before meals two or three times daily. If it makes you irritable, you’re taking too much.

After you’ve been on SAMe for a while, and you’ve achieved a dose of at least 400 mg twice daily, you can try adding another natural amino acid, “Tyrosine,” about 200 to 500 mg twice a day, one hour before eating. The net effect should make you feel good and stop the craving.

5HTP (5 Hydroxytryptophan). This is another natural amino acid that creates more serotonin, just like the prescription drugs sertraline and fluoexetine. If you’re on an antidepressant, then a low dosage of 25 to 50mg should be okay. If you do not take antidepressant medications, then a higher dose like 100 to 300 mg once or twice a day might be acceptable. Before beginning, read about potential adverse reactions such as “serotonin syndrome.”

Lecithin. This naturally occurring compound is a good source of choline which helps stabilize cell membranes. It’s often (but not always) derived from soy. The dosage is 500 to 1000 mg twice daily.

You have several options, and effective combinations vary from person to person.

Some of you might benefit from tyrosine alone, or just SAMe, or perhaps lecithin.

Whatever combination you try, include a little vitamin C since smoking depletes that antioxidant.

(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) ©2015 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

National Council On Aging Offers Programs For Adults

LAKEWOOD – The National Council On Aging Resource Center, located in Lakewood, has programs for adults aged 55 and over, and for businesses looking for employees.

Created in 1965, the Senior Community Service Employment Program is the nation’s oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals age 55 and over find work. In these times of economic insecurity, layoffs and a lack of jobs, SCSEP is an invaluable service for those citizens who have come upon hard times. SCSEP matches eligible older adults with part-time, temporary training assignments for community service organizations. Participants build skills and self-confidence, while earning a modest income. For some, their SCSEP experience can lead to permanent employment.

If you are a nonprofit or government agency,

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SCSEP On-The-Job Experience Program is a SCSEP training option that helps local businesses fill positions with reliable employees without having to spend thousands of dollars on recruiting and training costs. OJE will pay the cost of on-the-job training and workers’ comp for a limited time period for your participant.

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Craft Events For Adults At Libraries

OCEAN COUNTY – Your local library hosts plenty of craft events for children, but there’s also a lot of fun for adults.

These events are for adults and focus on craft projects or are a regular meet-up of the library craft group.

Here is the schedule: January 2, 7, 14, 16 at 10:30 a.m., Stafford – String of Purls, Knit/Crochet Group. Needle art lovers, whether you’re just learning or already know how, join our group to knit, crochet, embroider, crewel and needlepoint. For beginners, br i ng si ze 10 k n it t i ng need les a nd light-colored four-ply worsted yarn. To crochet bring the same yarn and a size “I” crochet hook.

January 4, 11, 18, 25 at 6:30 p.m., Berkeley – The Yarn Dolls. Knit or crochet with the Yarn Dolls. Bring along your unfinished projects.

January 4, 6:30 p.m., Brick – Night Crafting for Adults. Join for an evening of fun with this cute seasonal craft. In this session, make a snowman wreath using yarn.

January 6, 13, 20 at 1 p.m., Waretown –Yarn Benders. Like to chat while you knit? Bring your needles and join this weekly group. All skill levels welcome.

January 6, 6:30 p.m., Brick – Color Me Calm. Step in from out of the cold and come and color. Soft music and a wonderful coloring sheet to mesmerize your problems away.

January 8, 1:30 p.m., Waretown – Color Your Stress Away. Think coloring is just for kids? Think again. Studies are showing that coloring as an adult is a highly beneficial stress reliever so come join staff for a drop-in coloring session to color your stress away. Ages 18 and up.

January 9, noon to 3 p.m., Stafford – Drop-In Craft. Join in for some fun crafts.

All ages welcome.

January 13, 6:30 p.m., Lakewood – Napkin Folding. Learn different ways to fold linen or cotton napkins. Your table settings will look beautiful! Please register at theoceancountylibrary.org.

January 14, 10 a.m., Brick – Stitch in Time. Bring your crochet, knitting or crafting needles and your craft.

County Connection Bus Changes Schedule

OCEAN COUNTY – The County Connection Bus will be pulled off the road for the months of December, January and February, county officials announced.

All previously scheduled appearances of the bus have been postponed until March.

In March, County Connection Bus services will resume.

The Mobile County Connection was a bus that scheduled visits to town halls and libraries in order to assist residents who could not make it to the county offices for those offices’ services.

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January 18, 7 p.m., Island Heights – Chinese New Year Pan Chang Knots.

Celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year by learning how to make traditional Pan Chang Knots.

January 20, 3 p.m., Stafford – Make It! Towel Origami. Learn how to fold your towels into amazing shapes to decorate your home. Please bring one bath towel, two hand towels and four wash cloths to fold.

January 21, 10 a.m., Beachwood – Knit Wits. Want to learn to knit or crochet?

Come join. No registration necessary.

January 21, 2 p.m., Waretown – Radical Home Economics. Pamper yourself with a spa craft. Limit 20. Please register at theoceancountylibrary.org.

January 26, 6:30 p.m., Barnegat – Ugly Art Night. The library is cleaning out its closet.

Help make use of leftover items from past crafts by creating some ugly art. No skills needed; the uglier the better. Please register at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Realtors would be prohibited from soliciting any resident who is on the township’s “Do Not Knock” registry.

For free registration, visit bricktownship. net/forms. Decals are available at the Township Clerk’s office for $1.

A list of residents on the Do Not Knock

registry would be provided to anyone who has been issued a license to conduct doorto-door sales.

The registration does not prohibit solicitation by nonprofit, charitable, religious or political organizations.

Mayor John G. Ducey said that the Land Use Committee took a look at the ordinance after some residents had complained about young people going door-to-door.

“I saw them on two different occasions; they had no ID, they were under 18, and we thought it was unsafe,” he said. “We asked

if they registered and they said no. They were dropped off by a van and they would come back for them in five hours. I’m glad we took care of this problem.”

The mayor said that ‑‑ although Brick hasn’t had this issue ‑‑ some of the surrounding towns have had problems with real estate solicitors.

“We wanted to take care of those two flaws and wanted to be proactive so we don’t have any problems in the future,” Ducey said.

There were no public comments made before the vote.

In November, Toms River adopted a similar amended ordinance after residents in the North Dover area said real estate solicitors had been pressuring them to sell their homes.

The ordinance would enable the township to create a cease and desist zone in areas that would last for five years where realtors have been persistently soliciting the homeowners.

In recent weeks, Jackson passed a “Do Not Knock” ordinance and Berkeley is in the process of updating their ordinance.

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2 Event celebrated in “Through the Looking-Glass” 3 When “you’re gonna want me for your girl,” in a 1963 hit 4 Mongolian dwelling 5 Jedi foes 6 Spices (up) 7 Eye parts 8 Absorbed 9 Adviser of a sort 10 Cannon attachment 11 Soother 12 Drama Desk relative 13 Prismatic bone 14 Lab work 23 Parker product 24 “The Joy Luck Club” author 26 Campus town near Bangor 27 Shoe part 29 Semi-hard cheeses 30 Album that in-

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EPA Provides $1 Million To Protect Jersey Wetlands

NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1,073,000 to Ocean County College, the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to better protect wetlands throughout New Jersey.

“Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating harmful effects of climate change, protecting against flooding and storm surges,” said

EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck.

“These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.”

Ocean County College will use a $184,548 grant to develop monitoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites. The project will build on wetland monitoring work Ocean County

College has performed through the Barnegat Bay Partnership and in collaboration with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. These parties will evaluate restoration progress in the context of ongoing long term intensive monitoring and watershed-wide rapid assessment monitoring being conducted in tidal marshes in the Barnegat and Delaware estuaries. Ocean County College and its partners will contribute

$62,365 toward the total cost of this project.

The New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority’s Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will use a $367,756 EPA grant to measure long-term carbon storage, and the emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in a range of marshes in the Meadowlands. Coastal marshes play an important role in the transformation of carbon and nitrogen, and remove carbon from the atmosphere. The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will take measurements from tidal marshes with different physical and chemical conditions. Findings from the Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute’s investigations will provide information for tidal wetland mitigation and resiliency designs in the Meadowlands, with the goal of increasing carbon sequestration and minimizing greenhouse gas releases. The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will contribute $143,625 towards the total cost of this project.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will use a $393,700 grant to improve the availability and accessibility of data on the health and condition of New Jersey’s wetlands. The DEP will select and collect information from wetlands chosen for their overall environmental health, and will participate in an interactive database tool being developed by a team at Penn State that provides information on wetland attributes in wetlands throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

The DEP will also use this grant funding to conduct analyses on these data to determine the most useful measures and standards to apply in future wetland restoration projects in New Jersey. In addition, funding will be used to install a monitoring station in the Raritan Bay, which will be used to conduct two years of site specific intensive monitoring. These stations will extend ongoing tidal wetland monitoring efforts from the Meadowlands to sites in Ocean and Cumberland Counties. The DEP will contribute $131,233 toward the total cost of this project.

With a $126,958 grant, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will measure hydraulic and vegetation characteristics of the tidal marshes of the Mullica and Wading Rivers. The DEP will use this data to establish a baseline of reference conditions, and to evaluate disturbances (such as tidal tributary widening, pond expansion, erosion) in other tidal marsh systems and the effect these disturbances may have in supporting mid-Atlantic fisheries. Tidal marshes are highly productive ecosystems that provide habitats for birds, fish and shellfish, and storm‐ surge buffering. The loss of coastal marshes can have devastating ecosystem‐level consequences, and are among the most susceptible ecosystems to climate change. The DEP will contribute $42,320 toward the total cost of this project. Since 1990, EPA’s Wetland Program Development Grants have provided financial assistance to help build or refine state and local government wetland programs. These funds provide opportunities for states to conduct research and help build the science behind comprehensive wetlands programs at the state level.

For more information on the EPA’s Wetland Program Development Grants, visit: epa.gov/ wetlands/funding-and-other-resources.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Let’s Steal Away Right Now Dear Readers With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams.

Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason. Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town. You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down.

If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a restaurant that is he has a “partnership” going.

Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you to join them.

They suddenly depart after a few rounds and you are left with a padded bill.

Finally, a merchant counts your change. At that point it is correct. He drops it and replaces it with a smaller bill.

In as much as I don’t like writing a negative column, my feelings are the following. If I can save one traveler from getting scammed it is worth writing about. Remember that most locals are honest but all it takes is one moment to spoil a good thing.

Safe Travels.

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In recent years, officials at both the state and county levels have been seeking to preserve and protect inland water sources since they ultimately run to Barnegat Bay. The fact that several Ocean County municipalities served by the Brick MUA source their water from the Metedeconk makes the latest planned purchase even more important, officials said.

“Hundreds of thousands of people are getting their water from there,” said Freeholder James Lacey, who also serves as executive director of the Brick MUA. Little Egg Harbor Purchase The county is also planning to purchase 56 acres in Little Egg Harbor Township, also for preservation purposes.

“This adds more to this large area of preserved public land in Little Egg Harbor Township,” said Bartlett.

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The plot, which will be purchased for $950,250, is located west of Freedom Fields County Park and southwest of Little Egg Harbor’s municipal playing fields. It stretches down toward Tip Seaman County Park.

Officials said access to the site can be gained from Nugentown Road.

Berkeley Rail Trail Finally, officials are planning to purchase a small, one-third acre plot of land adjacent to the Rail Trail park in Berkeley Township for $150,000.

The land will be preserved so future development does not encroach directly up against the Rail Trail, said Lacey.

The funds for the purchases are derived from an open space tax paid by all Ocean County property owners. David McKeon, Ocean County Planning Director, said the federal government recently informed county officials that it will reimburse the county $116,833 for previous purchases in Jackson and Barnegat. The money will be placed back into the trust, McKeon said.

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“Do you always make everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way?” That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook.

My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by telling people that, yes, I make everything from scratch whenever possible -- and within reason. At Spago, for example, we bake our own breads every day, and whisk up mayonnaise from egg yolks and oil, and simmer our own stocks.

For the best quality at home, too, I prefer preparing my own mayonnaise, and I’ll keep a supply of homemade stock in the freezer; but we’ll usually eat bread from a good bakery rather than baking it ourselves.

The second part of my answer, though, may be different than you might expect: The old-fashioned way isn’t always the best. Take making stock. Like many chefs, I’ve found that modern pressure cookers make the best stock. They dramatically cut cooking time while extracting maximum flavor. And the pressure prevents the bones from releasing impurities that can cloud stock. The result is beautifully clear and delicious.

I never mind using smart, efficient modern appliances that deliver great results. I’ve successfully used immersion blenders, for example, to make mayonnaise in seconds. And I’m devoted to my countertop electric panini maker, as many of you no doubt already know.

Another example of appliances I like is the countertop electric rice cooker. Add measured amounts of grain and liquid, plug it in, close the lid, press a button, and you get perfectly cooked rice every time.

I also like to extend the use of my rice cooker to make more than just that simple side. In the past, I’ve shared with you an easy recipe for delicious rice cooker macaroni and cheese. Today, I’d like to offer up my recipe for a great version of my grandmother’s custardy rice pudding, cooked in a rice cooker and then layered parfait-style with fresh fruit.

This recipe calls for short-grained Arborio rice, the kind used in classic risotto, but you could use other short or medium-grained varieties. You can also make variations using different fruits, and by adding other spices such as ground cinnamon or ginger.

Since the recipe includes a custard mixture that’s combined with the rice to cook inside the rice cooker, it’s important to watch out for curdling, the formation of lumps as the yolk mixture thickens. If that happens, save the mixture simply by removing it immediately from the heat and whisking it briskly until smooth, as directed in the recipe.

Regardless, you’ll find this recipe surprisingly simple, and the results are outstanding. Nothing beats making a great dessert from scratch, using a newfangled appliance to make an old-fashioned recipe.

Rice Pudding Parfaits With Fresh Fruit Serves 6 1/2 cup (125 ml) Arborio rice 1 cup (250 ml) cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (500 ml) milk

Grated zest of 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier 4 large cage-free egg yolks 1 cup (250 ml) each fresh organic blueberries, diced strawberries and raspberries Put the rice in a fine-meshed sieve and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well.

Put the rice in an automatic rice cooker with the 1 cup (250 ml) cold water. Add the salt and close the rice cooker. Plug in the cooker and set it to “Cook.”

(The “Keep Warm” light will turn on after about 15 minutes, but keep the cooker closed for 20.)

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar and Grand Marnier. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to steep for 15 minutes.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. While whisking continuously, pour in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the hot milk mixture; continue whisking until thoroughly blended. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the milk-and-egg mixture into the pan containing the hot milk.

Hold a wire-meshed strainer over the rice in the rice cooker. Pour the milk-and-egg mixture from the pan through the strainer into the rice; discard the vanilla bean. With a heatproof rubber spatula, stir together the liquid and rice, using the spatula’s flexible blade to dislodge and incorporate all of the rice from the bottom of the cooker pot.

Turn the rice cooker back on to the “Cook” setting and, leaving the lid open, stir constantly with the spatula until the mixture begins to steam and thicken.

Watch carefully that it doesn’t come to a boil.

As soon as thickening begins, switch the rice cooker to “Keep Warm” and continue stirring over the lower heat for about 2 minutes longer. Then, close the rice cooker lid and leave the mixture to sit for 8 minutes, opening the cooker halfway through to stir it thoroughly but briefly. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and rest a medium bowl in its middle.

Open the rice cooker and carefully remove its pot.

Scrape the rice pudding mixture into the bowl set in the ice bath. If you observe any curdling, briefly whisk the mixture until smooth. Leave the pudding to cool in the ice bath.

Use six tumblers, large martini glasses, or wine glasses for assembling the parfaits. Divide one third of the cooked pudding among the 6 glasses, spreading it evenly on their bottoms. Top the rice with a layer of blueberries, dividing all of them evenly among the glasses. Spoon in another layer of about half of the remaining pudding, and top it with a layer of all the strawberries. Finally, add the remaining pudding and arrange the raspberries on top.

Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold.

(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) © 2014 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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