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Vol. 14 - No. 43

Township Cuts Spending, Forecasts Sandy’s Impact In Tax Increase

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Superstorm Sandy continues to impact the municipal budget; but with the township tightening its belt, what could have been an 11-cent tax rate increase is now a proposed 2-cent increase on $100 of assessed value, said Mayor John G. Ducey.

“The proposed municipal budget for 2016 is the byproduct of a lot of hard work from a lot of different people, including the township financial team, department heads and division heads who have embraced our vision and philosophy and have been working very diligently in reining in spending and working more efficiently,” he said.

A big reason behind the increase is the revenue of a federal Essential Services Grant, to help with Sandy recovery, which was awarded last year to Brick, but not this year. There would be no tax increase at all if the federal government continued to fund the Essential Services Grant. Last year Brick received $2.1 million, which equates to 2.08 cents on the municipal tax rate, Ducey said.

The proposed budget includes $6.9 million repayment on loans the township borrowed for Sandy recovery, which would equate to taxes going up 6.7 cents, he said.

Also, the impact of the sustained $357 (Sandy - See Page 4)

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DANCE A DELIGHTFUL TRADITION FOR DADDIES, DAUGHTERS

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The second-annual Daddy-Daughter Dance sold out. At right, Jason Towney of Herbertsville dances with his daughter, Grace, 6. Left, Vincent Silvestri of Herbertsville spins his daughter Claire, 7.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn annual Daddy Daughter Dance. gymnasium at the Brick Civic Plaza.

BRICK – Robert Lemon had his hands The event, which featured both fathers “It’s tough to dance with them both togethfull but he was having a great time, dancing and daughters decked out in finery and er, but it’s great spending time together. We with his identical twin daughters, 6-year ready to celebrate, is hosted by the town- do it as much as we can,” said Lemon, who olds Alaine and Annabelle, at the second ship Recreation Department and held in the (Dance - See Page 5)

County Names Roads Slated For Paving Soon

OCEAN COUNTY – Portions of several major roads in Ocean County are expected to get improvements under the county’s first road overlay contract of 2016.

They include portions of Bennetts Mills Road, Burnt Tavern Road, Cedar Bridge, and Bay Avenue (Route 571).

“As part of our annual road overlay program, we will be starting work shortly on

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safety improvements including stormwater drainage work, new paving and reconstruction on several roads throughout Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “All totaled we will be repairing more than five miles of roadway under this first contract.”

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Housing Recovery Centers Consolidate To Freehold

NEW JERSEY – With 99 percent of all Sandy-impacted homeowners in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program now with signed grant agreements and more than 2,650 homes rebuilt through the program, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announced that it is consolidating its existing Housing Recovery Centers (HRCs)

into two regional HRCs in Freehold, Monmouth County, and Newark, Essex County, as of May 1.

Until then, recovery centers still in operation are Ocean County, 750 Vassar Ave. Suite 1 in Lakewood; and Atlantic County, 500 Scarborough Drive Suite 1 in Egg Harbor Township.

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million in the loss of ratables destroyed by Sandy still accounts for a de facto tax rate increase of 2.4 cents, Ducey said.

“So the effective loss from the ratables, the loan we have to pay back, and the loss of the Essential Services Grant – we were facing 11.3 cents tax increase just for those things,” he said.

That doesn’t include other areas where there are increases of $100,000 or more, “things that are outside of our control, aside from the Sandy stuff,” said the mayor.

For example, group health insurance medical coverage increased 9 percent, prescription drug coverage increased 35 percent, and pension obligations, utilities and interest due on standing notes each went up over $100,000, he said.

“Luckily, we’re not having an 11.3 cent tax increase. We have been diligent with every single penny here in town...and we were able to decrease in a lot of different areas, too,” Ducey said.

Areas where there are proposed decreases of

$100,000 or more include the amount spent on legal fees, the amount spent on engineering services, and reduced liability premiums and workers compensation costs of $127,500 and $104,400 respectively.

Also, the administration negotiated a new animal control contract that saved $135,000, and by administering a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in-house instead of using an outside consultant saved $134,000, he said.

Ducey’s debt reduction plan resulted in a $7.8 million reduction in the township’s debt in 2015 for a total of debt reduction of $13.25

million over two years, he said.

“Next year we’re on course for decreasing our debt $2.3 million, and the council has the opportunity to save the township $1.2 million in interest costs over the life of two bonds that are being refinanced,” he said.

The proposed budget increases the local tax rate by 2 cents, which equates to $59 on an average assessment of $293,600, he said.

The budget is now set for introduction at the end of March, Ducey said.

The next council meeting will be on February 23 at 7 p.m.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A residential lot remains empty after Superstorm Sandy and the damaged home’s demolition. Mayor John Ducey said Brick continues to grapple with lost ratables, totaling $357 million, as a result of the storm.

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The roadways to be improved under the contract will be in Jackson, Brick and Toms River.

In Jackson: 1.15 miles of North New Prospect Road, from Farmingdale Road to Bennetts Mills Road; and about one mile of Bennetts Mills Road from County Line Road to New Prospect Road.

In Brick: 1.5 miles of Burnt Tavern Road from Van Zile Road to Route 70, Brick Township; almost one-mile of Cedar Bridge Ave., from Route 70 to Hooper Avenue, Brick Township; quarter-mile of Oak Avenue from Hooper Avenue to Penny Lane, including jughandles, Toms River Township; the southbound jughandle of Hooper Avenue and Indian Hill Road, Toms River Township and over half-mile of Bay Avenue, from Dunedin Street to Fischer Boulevard, Toms River Township.

“This work is expected to get under way in the late spring and would take several weeks to complete,” Kelly said. “The completed repairs will make for better and safer traveling around Ocean County.”

In addition to new pavement, the work includes upgrading stormwater street inlets to bicycle safety grates. And, upgrades will be implemented on these roadways to assure the county is compliant with all state Department of Environmental Protection and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

“We maintain more than 620 county road miles so it is imperative we have a program in place to maintain our infrastructure,” said Kelly, who serves as liaison of the Ocean County Engineering Department. “Each year we perform improvements to a number of roadways. Well maintained roads certainly are safer for our motorists and pedestrians.”

Upcoming General Membership Meeting

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – There will be a Point Pleasant Beach General Membership meeting on March 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be hosted by Top that Donut located at 210 Ocean Ave. The speaker will be Detective Clint Daniels.

Daniels will be discussing second hand dealers license. Come and educate yourself with this mandatory county license. This license effects many of our local businesses: antiques, jewelry, consignment shops, etc.

Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. to 732899-2424.

Make A Joyful Noise: Black History Month Event

LAKEWOOD – “Make a Joyful Noise” is a musical fest to celebrate diverse cultures during Black History month and to recognize the many contributions of African-Americans.

All are welcome to attend in honoring, singing and praising God at All Saints Episcopal Church, 213 Madison Ave. at 4 p.m. on February 21.

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lives in Herbertsville. “We’ll be back next year.”

With 106 dads signed up, the event was sold out, said Township Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello, who came to the dance with his two daughters, Liliana, 4 and Emma, 2.

“This is well beyond our expectations.

It’s double the amount of people we had last year. It’s nice seeing all the dads with their daughters,” he said. “We had to turn people away because of safety issues, and we’re heartbroken about it.”

That’s true, said Recreation Department employee Christine Hessenkemper who came up with the idea for the Daddy Daughter Dance last year and who once again organized the event.

“Last year we had 65 dads register, and this year we have a waiting list of about eight dads, so we called all the 106 who signed up to make sure they were coming, and they all were,” she said.

This year the Recreation Department had help from eight members of the 46 -member Br ick Youth Club, who helped decorate, run the registration table, serve snacks and clean up after the dance.

The club members, who are middleand high-school age, attend monthly meetings and volunteer work hours at the Recreation Department for events, such as SummerFest, in exchange for community service hours.

“They help us and we help them. This event isn’t that much work, it’s really fun. The dads do all the work because they have to get dressed up,” Hessenkemper said.

Most of the dads were wearing ties and jackets, while one or two even wore tuxedos, and the daughters were wearing their best party dresses.

The event ran from 6 until 7:30 p.m. and was designed, but not limited to, daughters ages six and under; and for a cover charge of $25, fathers could bring one or multiple daughters.

In addition to “TJ the DJ” from Legendary Entertainment, the admission price included a photo booth, a craft table, snacks and drinks.

Ja s o n Tow n le y of He r b e r t s v i l le brought his 6 year-old daughter Grace to the dance, leaving his three sons at home.

“We found out about the dance when Grace brought home a notice in her backpack from school, so we came and I’m looking forward to spending the

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Left, Hector Cruz of Midstreams dances with his daughter Sage, 6. Right, Robert Lemon with his twin daughters, 6-year olds Alaine on left and Annabelle on right-. They live in Herbertsville. time with my daughter,” Townley said made together. in between dances.

“We were up dancing two times, but Joe Mellon of Bay Harbor Estates I ran out of breath,” said Bridget. “We brought his daughter, Bridget, 7. They had the most fun making a craft. We’re were sitting at the craft table where going to dance again after we have a Mellon wore a Love Bug headband they snack,” she said. “I love to dance.”

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Editorial The Importance Of Community Much of our news today contains evidence of a society seemingly in a state of disintegration. We can hardly view the evening news or read the morning paper without being confronted with images of violence, hopelessness and despair – in short, the symptoms of a society where people have lost a sense of control over their own lives.

We believe that many of the problems experienced in our country today have resulted from a lost sense of community.

What is a community?

It is certainly more than a place where people live or work.

It is a place where people interact in countless and vital ways.

It is a place where people raise their children, tend to their loved ones, pursue their friendships and retire after a lifetime of meaningful work.

In many ways, the strength of a community is reflected through the strength of its local institutions – its government, its schools, its numerous community groups and houses of worship.

The degree to which people interact with these institutions directly affects

the strength and cohesiveness of the community as a whole.

It is our conviction that the hope of America lies not in big government and the bureaucracies spawned by it, but rather by the sense of control people will experience in their lives with a renewed sense of community.

The hope lies in the simple associations we make in our community each and every day.

We believe that the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life. With accurate, comprehensive news and lively commentary geared toward the interests of residents, The Times has always encouraged its readers to experience the fulfillment of participating in all aspects of their community. We are grateful to have been so warmly received into these communities.

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Letters To The Editor Great Adventure’s Forest Should Remain Six Flags Great Adventure seems to have forgotten that Jackson Township residents once stood shoulder to shoulder with them defending New Jersey, Jackson Township, and Great Adventure from a toxic waste incinerator once proposed on their borders.

Great Adventure allowed thousands to attend a meeting at the park where we could assemble to defend our beloved township, protect the health and safety of our children and preserve the natural clean environment so abundant here in Jackson, at a time, “not so long ago.”

We were confident that Great Adventure would always be a “good neighbor” and a grateful steward of the woodlands that make the park so magical to visit.

You see, children dream of coming to the park where their fanciful imaginations can flourish and they share this time with Mommy and Daddy standing so patiently to ride the spectacular rides.

But what sets Great Adventure above all other such destinations is the setting!

It actually sits among the largest undisturbed forest in the North East United States.

It is this setting which makes Great Adventure so magical!

I recall being up so high in the sky with a view of the land surrounding the park and thinking, this experience alone is worth the admission price. And of course the Safari! Where parents and children alike marvel at the

sight of elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, and no one could forget those mischievous monkeys. The animals from their books, right there in real life surrounding the car or minivan. How unforgettable!

It surely was the intention of the creators and designers of the park to leave an indelible “love for nature” in the hearts and minds of visitors, especially the young.

For it is to them that we pass on the stewardship of nature, and the woodland creatures that live in the very forest that may be lost forever. Signed, a 35 year neighbor of Great Adventure.

Jim Rapp Jackson

What Is The President’s Legacy?

Every president, when they leave office, wants to know what their legacy will be. In simple words, what they will be remembered for. In the case of President Obama, it is rather simple. Number one and foremost, he will be remembered as the first black president. That is an achievement to be proud of.

Next he will be remembered for leaving office with the country in total chaos. One of the president’s main jobs is to leave office with the country better than it was. President Obama has done just the opposite. Instead of bringing the country closer together, he has managed to drive a split in the country. He somehow has managed to alienate all our allies. He forgot that he was president of all the people and became the president

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of the Democratic Party only.

He has gone against the will of the majority of the people.

He came into office with an agenda that he would not move off of, even if it was wrong. He is the first president who never made a mistake, for it was always the other guy who was wrong.

He started in office bashing George Bush and would not get off it. He always had someone to blame for his mistakes. He has managed to misuse the Constitution to suit his own needs. He kept us in a war that he didn’t believe in. That is sad. He tried to change all the branches of government. His main goal was to close Guantanamo Bay and to bring a strong gun law in place. He had every opportunity to be a great president. The people wanted him to succeed. They believed in him. Yet he didn’t believe in the people.

It is not that I’m bashing him. I’m just stating facts. I wish him the best and hope that our great country can get back on track.

P.S. This is not to say the president didn’t do some good, but the bad outweighed the good.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

Blinded By Dollar Signs Tell me, who can feel sorry for these Atlantic City moguls? They are blinded by dollar signs.

Remember when we enjoyed going to Atlantic City for the fun of gambling and winning a few bucks?

Now try approaching a game table unless you bet $25, $35 or $40. If you are a “high roller”, you can be “comped” if you lose enough money. Remember when the casinos opened in the 1970s and you could bet $1, $2 or $5. These owners forgot that they could make enough dollars with the volume.

Let them go bankrupt. I would rather spend the airfare and go to Las Vegas.

So, “Don’t cry for them, AC gamblers.”

Bill McPhail Toms River

Smith Against Women’s Civil Rights

Congressman Chris Smith’s stance on human trafficking is commendable, which leads us to believe that he champions women’s rights.

However, Smith’s long-term voting record underscores an alternate stance on women’s civil rights and basic health care services.

Smith has voted to outlaw the birth control pill and wrote legislation blocking private insurance and personal flexible spending account money from covering women’s contraception and basic health care.

He voted against Income Equalit y, the Violence Against Women’s Act and voted to close needed health care facilities that provide breast and cervical cancer screening. Smith wrote bill HR3, redefining rape to “forcible rape,” which re-victimizes women and empowers rapists. In Smith’s world, women have no choice, even in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.

As chairman of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, Smith leads Congress in the Personhood movement that relinquishes the civil rights of the mother to her fetus.

Personhood legislation also bans all oral contraception, stem-cell research and in-vitro fertilization and it criminalizes abortion with no exception.

In addition, Smith does not support gun safety legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers even though, on average, 57 women in America are killed by guns every month.

I thank Smith for his common sense approach to human trafficking. But whether in bondage, in poverty or in other dire straits, women want to know that their bodies, minds and spirits will not be controlled or crippled in any other way, and certainly not by their own congressman.

Bari Rosenberg Manalapan

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From The Desk Of The Brick Mayor Ducey Comments On Township’s Budget

Mayor John Ducey BRICK – At the February 9 Township Council Meeting, I presented my proposed 2016 budget to the Council and the audience.

This is the third budget I have prepared as mayor and it is a product of the hard work of many people including the township’s f inancial team and our department and division heads.

When I took office as mayor in January 2014, I pledged to work hard to

change the culture at Town Hall and create a more fiscally responsible municipal government. Our philosophy of doing more with less has been embraced by the department heads and employees and that is showing in our budgets.

The impact of Superstorm Sandy is still being felt in our budget and it continues to pose one of the largest challenges for us. We started this year’s budget with what amounted to an 11.3 cent tax increase due to the impact of Sandy. This hole was created by the continued loss of $357 million in tax ratables, $6.9 million in interest and principal

for recovery costs and the loss of $2.1 million in an Essential Service Grant that was not available this year. These costs were set in stone before we even began to compile the budget.

Through sharpening our pencils and managing our spending, we were able to offset a great deal of the impact of these costs. This year’s budget calls for a tax increase of 2 cents per $100 of assessed value. This equates to an increase of $59 for the tax year for the average assessed home in Brick Township.

Again, this administration has worked to find ways to reduce spending through-

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out our budget. Over the past two years, we have instituted several cost saving policies and practices that are creating savings for the town and helping us stabilize budget growth. This year, we have reduced our legal budget by $100,000, our Engineering salary and wage budget by $119,900, our liability premiums by $127,500, our animal control costs by $135,500 and our solid waste tipping fees by $250,000. We saved $134,000 by using in-house staff to administer our CDBG program as opposed to an outside consultant.

We have made reducing township debt a priority

and that has reduced our bond principal and interest pay ments by $409,988.

We have reduced township debt by over $13,250,000 over the past two years and expect to reduce it by an additional $2,300,000 this year.

The increases in this year’s budget are largely out of our control. Group insurance costs increased by 9 percent, up $910,700.

One of the largest increases in this year’s budget is $362,850 in employer contributions to the pension system. This increase is due to the Governor’s refusal to fund the State’s pension obligation. That

decision has impacted every property tax payer in the state and it is an example of increases beyond our control. Utility costs and interest due on outstanding notes also increased this year.

As I stated earlier, Sandy’s impact had us facing an 11.3 cent increase this year. Thanks to sound fiscal planning and streamlining in Town Hall, we were able to reduce that to a 2 cent tax increase. This year’s budget is a fiscally sound one that continues our work to put Brick Township on a path towards a more fiscally strong and responsible future.

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Legislation Aims To Address Rise In Fentanyl Deaths

NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-Ocean) has introduced legislation to increase criminal penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing or dispensing fentanyl – a prescription opioid found to be up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. The measure has received support in the Assembly, with fellow District 10 legislators Assemblymen McGuckin and Wolfe sponsoring the Assembly version of the bill.

“The evidence is undeniable – fentanyl is so dangerously potent that even one use can be an instant

death sentence,” Senator Holzapfel, a former Ocean County prosecutor said.

“As we continue to wage war against this crisis, we must ensure that those who unlawfully place this deadly drug in the hands of our loved ones and neighbors face the same criminal penalties as those who manufacture or dispense heroin.”

In New Jersey, overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl tripled in 2014. State officials have reported that the drug is often laced with heroin – a deadly combination that continues to fuel the opioid abuse epidemic

in Ocean County and across New Jersey. The drug is odorless, colorless and nearly impossible to detect, compounding the risk for users who are unaware that the heroin could be laced with the far more powerful substance.

“Here, in Ocean County, we simply cannot turn a blind eye to this rapidly growing crisis,” Assemblyman Greg McGuckin said. “Our community has been hit harder by the opioid epidemic than almost anywhere else in the state.

I signed on as a prime sponsor of this bill because I

believe we can and must do more to get fentanyl off our streets and away from those we love the most, before more lives and communities are torn apart by the cycle of addiction.”

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is usually prescribed for those suffering from severe chronic pain, such as terminally ill cancer patients. Despite the drug’s catastrophic potency, the penalties for unlawfully manufacturing or distributing fentanyl under current law are less severe than the fines and prison terms imposed on those who pro-

duce or dispense heroin or cocaine.

Current law classifies unlawfully producing or distributing five or more ounces of fentanyl as a second degree crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine. S-1026 would establish this crime as a first degree offense, doubling the maximum prison sentence from 10 to 20 years. In addition, those convicted of unlawfully producing or dispensing less than one ounce of fentanyl would also face longer prison terms and larger fines. All convicted must

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serve a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed.

“This bill is a commonsense update to current law that will save countless lives – pure and simple,” Assemblyman Dave Wolfe said. “It’s time to send a strong message to fentanyl dealers and manufactures that there is a serious price to pay for committing these crimes.”

Holzapfel Aims To Prevent Children’s Access To Loaded Firearms

NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey Senate in a 32-0 vote.

Sen. Jim Holzapfel’s legislation increases penalties for leaving a loaded firearm

within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death.

This bill was prompted by the tragic death of 6-year-old Brandon Holt, who was shot and killed by a 4-year-old friend with a gun that was left unsecured and accessible to the children in the house.

“As a former prosecutor, gun owner and supporter of

the Second Amendment, I find it unconscionable that some gun owners could be so irresponsible,” said Holzapfel.

“This legislation balances the rights of responsible gun owners with the public interest of reducing preventable deaths from planned and accidental shootings by children.”

The bill, S-218, increases pen-

alties for knowingly allowing a minor to gain access to loaded, unlocked firearms at a legal gun owner’s premises. It also covers those who reasonably should know a minor could access their loaded, unlocked weapon.

Under current law, if a minor accesses a loaded firearm due to the owner’s failure to follow

proper safety precautions, such as storing the gun in a locked box or container or securing the trigger lock, that person is guilty of a disorderly person’s offense. The proposed legislation upgrades the offense to a crime of the fourth degree if a violation results in bodily injury and a crime of the third degree if a violation results in

serious bodily injury or death.

“We have seen far too many senseless tragedies occur when kids have had easy access to loaded, unlocked guns,” Holzapfel added. “Hopefully, the potential for increased fines and jail time imposed by this legislation will encourage people to secure their firearms at all times.”

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Berkeley College Awards Seniors With Scholarships

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–Photo courtesy Berkeley College (L-R): Berkeley College Director of High School Admissions Joseph Siriano; Kaylan Healy of Toms River; Emily Guzman of Ocean; Kelsey Farley of Jackson and Spencer Szabaday of Brick. The students received scholarships to attend Berkeley College.

OCEAN COUNTY – High school students from Ocean County have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student.

“We congratulate these students who have demonstrated their ability and desire to further their achievements by pursuing a college

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BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational foundation has announced that they are now accepting applications for annual scholarship awards.

Individual awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000. To date, the foundation has given over $200,000 to deserving students.

The scholarships are somewhat unique because in addition to graduating high school seniors, awards are also open to adults who are continuing their education and those students already attending school.

Applications will be accepted from Brick Township Chamber of Commerce members, their employees and the children of either and all graduating seniors of the Brick Township high schools, including the OCVTS. The scholarships are for qualified, continuing post-secondary education; vocational as well as academic studies.

The deadline for completed applications to be delivered to the office of the Chamber of Commerce, 270 Chambers Bridge Road is 5 p.m. on April 8.

To view the full list of Chamber of Commerce members to determine eligibility, visit the Business Directory section on brickchamber.com.

Several of the awards will be given to students pursuing specific careers and have been

made possible by the generosity of a number of local businesses and individuals including: Anthony Emma Memorial Scholarship donated by Encore Dental Associates, Barlo and Associates Architects/Abatare Builders, FASTSIGNS of Brick, Princeton Dental and Richard and Lisa Lau. There is still time to make a donation for an award to be given this year. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and officials note that the foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization as determined by the IRS. Awards can be donated for general study or may be directed to a specific field of study if you so choose.

Executive Director of the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, Michele Eventoff, said the organization is proud of this on-going community program because, “People know us primarily as a business organization. And while that is our main focus, we also offer many services for the broader community.

Our scholarship program is one of these programs and we feel fortunate to have touched so many lives since this program began in 1990.”

For additional details about the scholarships, information on making a donation to the Educational Foundation or for an application visit brickchamber.com.

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Brick Wears Red

–Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – On February 5, township employees joined in support of the 13th Annual National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day is a massive national public awareness day to shine a bright red light of awareness on the issue of women, heart disease and stroke in an effort to help women live healthier, and prevent or survive heart disease and stroke.

Township Seeks Green Fair Vendors And Exhibitors

BRICK – Vendors and exhibitors interested in participating in the 6th Annual Township Green Fair are being encouraged to contact the township. Ideal participants promote or foster sustainability, conservation, social justice, stewardship, reduced consumption or “green” and environmental services and products.

The event is sponsored by the Township Environmental Commission, Green Team, Recreation Department and Tourism Development Commission and is scheduled for April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Gym at Brick Township High School.

“Last year’s fifth annual event was our most successful to date with the most vendors and exhibitors, and the most attendees,” said Mayor John G. Ducey. “We are building on that success by adding new elements.”

A focus of this year’s Green Fair is participation by young people and student groups from throughout the town.

Environmentally focused groups from the school district, local scouting groups and others will be hosting booths with demonstrations and “green” giveaways.

Participants in previous years have included businesses, local crafters, non-profit and charitable organizations and government institutions all representing the theme of the fair (ecologically and socially responsible, locally sourced, organic, fair-trade, etc.)

“This is an opportunity to network and interact with other like-minded people and to help educate and inform residents and attendees about products, opportunities and initiatives that are available to them locally” said Ducey.

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor or exhibitor or donating an appropriate item/ service for raffle can email krella@bricktownship.net or call 732-2621050 for more information

OCVTS Performing Arts Academy To Present “Cinderella”

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy (PAA) presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” at the historic Strand Theater on February 25, 26 and 27.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical.

This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto

by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters and surprising twists.

Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

“Cinderella” was twice remade, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris.

There is a special senior citizen matinee performance at 4 p.m. February 25. Tickets are $14 and include a boxed lunch served prior to the show, prepared by OCVTS Culinary Arts students.

Doors open at 2 p.m.

For tickets, call 732-367-7789 or go to strand.org/events.

Additional show times are 7 p.m. on February 26, and on February 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.

Molly Pitcher Stamp Club Meetings

FREEHOLD – The Molly Pitcher Stamp Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the back of the Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton Adelphi Road. There is a stamp auction and visitors are welcome.

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Performing Arts Academy To Host Musical Trip

TOMS RIVER – The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO will take a trip to see “Finding Neverland,” an imaginative musical that tells the story of “Peter Pan” author, J.M. Barrie.

The musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up. Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek and Laura Michele Kelly.

The musical is at 2 p.m. on May 15. The bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center at 9:30 a.m. After arriving in the city, have lunch on your own and then see the show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th

St., NYC. The ticket costs $119 per person and includes the bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd., and a mezzanine ticket to see “Finding Neverland.”

Make checks payable to: PAA PTSO. For tickets, contact Kevin O’Brien at ob559@comcast.net or call 732-600-6993.

Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick, NJ 08723.

Seats will be filled on a first come, first served system as folks pay for their tickets.

All are welcome – students, family and friends.

Self-Help Mental Health Group Meets Weekly

TOMS RIVER – A self-help mental health group, Recovery International, meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in Room #6 at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue (corner of Chestnut).

This group offers understanding and support for those who suffer from stress and tension, anxiety, panic, worry, anger,

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Housing:

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The consolidation will allow the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to focus more of its recovery resources on constr uction and project completion, which are the predominant needs of homeowners in the RREM Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program, officials said.

According to the DCA, fewer than 50 homeowners in the LMI Program have yet to sign a grant agreement and 99 percent of all homeowners in the program will have entered the construction phase by the May 1 consolidation.

Homeow ners will still be able to work with their housing advisors by telephone and in person at the regional HRCs in Freehold and Newark.

For those who are unable to travel to the regional centers in Freehold or Newark, DCA has identified meeting locations in Atlantic City and Toms R iver where homeow ners can meet with their housing advisors closer to their homes on an as-needed basis and, where necessary, the housing advisors will come to a homeowner’s house.

Also, DCA will continue to hold Housing Recover y I nfor mation Sessions i n hard hit com mu nities, i ncludi ng those in Atlantic and Ocean counties.

The information sessions are open to all eligible RREM and LMI Program homeowners to provide them one-onone attention with any housing recov-

ery questions or issues they might have.

The infor mation sessions have been attended by nearly 2,000 homeowners since they started in October 2014.

“Once homeowners sign their grant agreement to begin construction, their need shif ts away f rom the Housing Recovery Center to their builder and project manager. However, we want to assure people participating in RREM and the LMI Program that they will still be able to contact our knowledgeable housing advisors, who have been so instrumental in helping them move forward in their recovery from Sandy,” said DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman.

Additionally, DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office is another resource homeowners can utilize if they have questions about their recovery effort.

While their primary contacts for questions about their rebuilding project remain their project manager and housing advisor, if they need further assistance, DCA’s Sa ndy Con st it uent Ser v ices Office has experienced representatives who can address their questions. The office can be reached by calling 609292-3750 or 609-633-1328 or by emailing sandy.recovery@dca.nj.gov.

Furthermore, DCA administers the Sandy Recover y Housing Counselor Program, which offers free housing counseling services on a wide array of housing-related issues to Sandy-impacted homeowners and renters who lived at the time of the storm in one of the

nine counties the federal government designated as most impacted by Sandy (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union). The counseling services include foreclosure prevention, homelessness prevention, and reverse mortgage/home equity conversion mortgage among other topics.

Contact information for organizations providing the counseling services and their locations in the most impacted counties can be obtained at renewjerseystronger.org/renters/sandy-recovery-housing-counseling-program.

“The State remains fully committed to housing recovery, and each day is working to help people complete their projects,” Commissioner Richman said.

Housing Advisors have contacted all RREM and LMI Program participants in Atlantic and Ocean counties to inform them of the upcoming HRC consolidation.

The Regional Housing Recovery Centers that will continue to operate after the May 1 consolidation are: Essex County, 2 Gateway, 9th Floor,

Newark. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monmouth County, 3 Paragon Way, Suite 150, Freehold. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The RREM Program is the largest of t he hou si ng r e c ove r y p rog r a m s launched by the State following Superstorm Sandy. The program provides grants to Sandy-impacted homeowners to cover rebuilding costs up to $150,000 that are not funded by insurance, FEMA assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration loans, or other sources.

The LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program provides reconstruction, rehabilitation and elevation assistance to Sandy-impacted homeowners of limited financial means whose storm-damaged primary residence is located in one of the nine most impacted counties as determined by the federal government.

The program aims to provide assistance to those LMI homeowners who did not apply to the RREM Program, and includes a portion of funding specifically set aside for owners of manufactured housing units/mobile homes.

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Less common than other allergy symptoms and often mild, this kind of hearing loss is frequently overshadowed by other debilitating effects like sneezing and itchy eyes. Fortunately, most forms of allergy-related hearing loss are the result of congestion. The eustachian tubes small vents in the back of the throat that regulate air pressure in the middle ear – can become clogged by mucus or swelling as easily as the sinuses or nasal cavity, producing a feeling of fullness in the ear and causing speech to sound distant or muffled. Once the congestion dissipates, the eustachian tubes usually clear and hearing returns to normal. On rare occasions, though, the eustachian

tubes don’t clear, which can result in a burst eardrum. This happens when fluid gathers in the middle ear. If too much fluid or air builds up too quickly with no drain available, the pressure can cause a rupture. This can result in significant hearing damage, but fortunately, with a bit of vigilance, you can protect your hearing throughout the year. If you experience any of the following symptoms during allergy season, contact us immediately.

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County Offers Tdap Vaccinations To Prevent Whooping Cough

O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Health Department is offering Tdap vaccinations to anyone over 19 years old every first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Tdap vaccine fights off whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous to babies, said Daniel Regenye, the Ocean Count y Health Depar t ment’s public health coordinator.

“It is especially dangerous for infants under six months of age, who are too young to be well protected by vaccines for whooping cough,’’ said Regenye. “ B a bie s wh o ge t wh o o pi n g c o u g h often catch it from family members, including grandparents, who may not even know they have whooping cough.”

“That’s why it is important that parents, grandparents and other family members get a Tdap shot to prevent getting and spreading whooping cough,” said Regenye.

In 2010, there was a large outbreak of whooping cough, with many cases in Ocean County reported. Of the 27,550 cases of whooping cough in the country, there were 25 deaths among babies younger than one-year old, according to Regenye.

Appointments are not necessary for the Ocean County Tdap vaccinations.

For information call 732-341-9700, ex t e n sion 760 4 or v isit t he O ce a n County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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Dear Pharmacist

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5 Ways to Save Your Brain, Learn Faster and Calm Down

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I lost my car at the mall and had to ask the security guy to drive me around and find it. I was practically in tears after roaming around the parking lot for 20 minutes. At the time, I just thought, “I’m losing my mind, how do I not remember this?!”

Then I thought about it, I have a hundred million thoughts in my head, and when I parked, I parked at a location I never usually park in near a store I never go to. And I had been wrapped up in an important and intense conversation on the phone (while I was driving and parking) and… are you assuming these are excuses? Maybe so.

But it made me think that memory loss and other injuries of the brain could impact your quality of life. It’s scary.

Your brain should be properly ‘fed’ and ‘exercised’ and in good shape. I can teach you how to save your brain and support yourself if you’re dealing with memory issues, brain fog or mild issues related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or Toxic Encephalopathy.

I’m only offering suggestions to save your brain today, I’m not sure what’s safe for you or effective for your individual condition so please speak to your neurologist before trying any of these supplements: Fatty Acids – Why not, your brain is made of fat? Fat is an integral part of your brain, so it’s first up for that reason. One of the most important types of supplements you can take would be something high in DHA, docosahexaenoic acid. You’ll find DHA in supplements labeled “DHA” as well as in Salmon Oil, Fish Oils, Chia

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Mu l le i n Root – A little harder to find, it has a mild anti-spasmodic effect. Since it has an affinity for facial nerves, some holistic doctors suggest Mullein for Bells Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia or other facial nerve pain syndromes associated with brain-injury.

Acetyl L carnitine – It’s capable of repairing brain cells (neurons) and it is known to prevent age-related memory decline. It turns into acetylcholine in the brain which can help you with learning. Doctors often suggest it for stroke victims.

Ginkgo biloba – A well-known herb that sends blood up to your brain and it could help with both short and long-term memory. It seems to help balance the various catecholamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, adrenalin) as well as serotonin and cortisol levels.

Taken together this can help revitalize a fading memory, reduce anxiety and improve your mood.

Ashwagandha- This is known to help with thyroid function over time by raising thyroid hormone levels, but it can make you sleepy. Studies suggest that it’s a good choice if you have insomnia related to any brain injury, including TBI. For a more comprehensive list of brain-saving supplements, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll send you the extended version of this in a newsletter.

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Upcoming Accreditation Review At OCC

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College School of Nursing will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The public is invited to meet the site

visit team and share comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled on February 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in Room 004, Librar y (Building #3), Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive. Park in Parking Lot #1.

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Cancer Foundation’s Crystal Gala At Ocean Place Resort

OCEAN COUNTY – Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s annual Crystal Gala presented by Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services. The event is on March 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch.

The 2016 honorees are Dr. Margaret Fisher, medical director, The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Lisa A. Forzani, Forzani Family Chiropractic Center; William MacDonald, group manager, PNC Bank and Select Equity Group Foundation.

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For the past 30 years, ECF has helped more than 1,700 New Jersey families in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties who are dealing with pediatric cancer.

Tickets On Sale For International Chef’s Night Out TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m.

Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $50 admission fee attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.

In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Another Day Older And Deeper In Debt

Dear Readers, As I began to write this week’s column, my assistant brought me today’s letters and I want to address this readers concerns. A woman is heartbroken over an older son (in his 50s) who is not capable of managing money. A sibling had been put in charge, and, after what sounded like much grief, refused to do it any longer.

She is in her 80s and I’m sure she is concerned about the future, perhaps when she passes. I receive many similar letters, but hers touched me in a certain way.

Answer: When there is someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs there are many alternatives. In this case it sounded as if this son was irresponsible with money. Mishandling money often comes with illness. People who are bipolar can have episodes of selling the farm in exchange for luxuries, etc. They are not in a healthy state of mind and are delusional about outcomes and consequences. The same goes for people with addiction issues.

In this Dear Joel letter, it sounded to me as if she at one time managed her son’s money and then delegated it to another son. They both had enough and will not do it any longer. For all of you who may have similar issues, there are guardians that can be trusted to take on this role. You can start with an elder law attorney or trust and estate lawyer.

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Scholarship Opportunity For Brick Students

BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey would like to inform high school juniors and seniors in Brick Township about a scholarship opportunity offered by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The league is offering three $1,000 scholarships through the Louis Bay Second Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.

Applicants will be required to write an essay of approximately 500 words with the theme “What My Municipal Government Does Best.” The essay should be based on the applicant’s perceptions and experiences with your municipality’s local government and should consider the public contribution of the municipal government. Judging is based solely on the essay’s originality, technical composition and appropriateness and effective articulation of theme.

The scholarship is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Residents who live in Brick, but attend schools in other communities should return their application to Mayor Ducey’s office.

A committee will select one essay from Brick Township as a semi-finalist. That application will be forwarded and reviewed by the NJSLOM Scholarship Committee.

That committee will select 15 finalists and three winners. The winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship and their essay will be featured in New Jersey Municipalities Magazine.

All applications must be returned to Mayor Ducey’s office by March 18. Completed applications should be mailed to Mayor John Ducey, Attention: NJSLOM Scholarship, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723.

Upcoming General Membership Meeting

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – There will be a Point Pleasant Beach General Membership meeting on March 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be hosted by Top that Donut located at 210 Ocean Ave. The speaker will be Detective Clint Dan-

iels. Daniels will be discussing second hand dealers license. Come and educate yourself with this mandatory county license. This license effects many of our local businesses.

Antiques, jewelry, consignment shops, etc.

Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. to 732-899-2424.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

And the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO Invite You To See...

‘Finding Neverland’ is an imaginative Musical that tells the story of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie. The Musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds, and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up! Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek (On the Town) and Laura Michele Kelly.

WHEN: Sunday May 15th , 2016 ~ 2 PM Matinee WHERE: Bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center in the morning at 9:30am. We will take the bus into the city, have lunch (on your own) and see the show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – 205 West 46th St. NYC PRICE: $119/person - includes bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River and a mezzanine ticket to see ‘Finding Neverland’ Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. If you are interested – contact Kevin O’Brien at OB559@comcast.net or call 732-600-6993. Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick NJ 08723.

SEATS WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME (PAY)-FIRST SERVED SYSTEM ALL ARE WELCOME - STUDENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

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Health Department Watching Zika Virus

OCEA N COU NT Y – “T he Ocean County Health Department has been participating in conference calls with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the Zika Virus.

“Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease which has been found to affect infants born to mothers who traveled to or resided in an area with Zika virus transmission during pregnancy. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week.

Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD public health coordinator.

At the present time, there have been confirmed travel-related cases including 11 states, including New Jersey and Washington, D.C. “Because there is neither a vaccine nor medications available to prevent Zika virus infection, CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. If a pregnant woman travels to an area with Zika virus transmission, she should be advised to strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites,” Regenye said.

Presently, there are 24 countries or territories reporting current ongoing t r a n sm is sion: i nclud i ng Ba r ba dos , Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde (Africa), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Samoa, Suriname, U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela.

Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite both indoors and outdoors, mostly during the daytime. Therefore, it is important to ensure protection from mosquitoes throughout the entire day.

Mosquito prevention strategies include

wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered insect repellents, using permethrin-treated clothing and gear and staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms.

When used as directed on the product label, insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin and IR3535 are safe for pregnant women.

Further guidelines for using insect repellents are available online at cdc.gov as well as ochd.org.

The OCHD will continually update its website, Twitter@OCpublichealth and Facebook on further developments of the Zika virus.

AARP To Offer Tax Assistance At OCL Branches

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will partner with AARP to provide free tax assistance programs in several branches throughout February, March and mid-April.

These programs are open to taxpayers of all ages, with special consideration given to those 60 years and older with low to moderate income.

Services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers and include tax preparation as well as electronic filing. Participants must bring a photo ID, all relevant tax documents and

previous year(s) returns.

The Plumsted branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, will offer this program 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from now to April 13.

Appointments are required for this location.

To make an appointment, call 609-758-7888.

The Jackson branch, 2 Jackson Drive, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursdays from now to April 14. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-9284400 ext. 3808.

The Brick branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from now to April 14. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-477-4513.

The Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., will offer this program 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from now to April 14. Appointments are not required for this location, but recommended. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-349-6200.

The Lakewood branch, 301 Lexington Ave., 732-363-1435, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fridays from now to April 15 (except March 25). Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-3631435 ext. 2100.

For more information about these free tax assistance programs, call the branch or go to theoceancountylibrary.org and click the Events and News icon to view the Calendar of Events.

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Recycling Activities Get Boost From Grant

OCEAN COUNTY – Popular recycling programs, such as the Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection program and the Master Composter program, will continue in 2016 with the help of funding from a state recycling grant.

Ocean County anticipates receiving $580,446 from the 2015 Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Fund – County Entitlement program. The county annually submits a spending plan to the state on how it will disperse the funds.

This program provides funding for solid waste management and recycling activities from a $3 per ton tax levied on disposal facilities, said to Freeholder Gerry P. Little,

who serves as liaison to the county’s Solid Waste Management Department.

“With this funding we can continue recycling programs that provide numerous environmental benefits and assist our citizens,” Little said. “This grant program returns money to the county and also its municipalities.”

Municipalities participate in the program with 60 percent of the funds returned to the towns under the state’s tonnage grant rebate program. The amount received is based on the amount recycled.

Little said that Ocean County plans to use about $100,000 to continue the county’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection

program, which allows citizens to rid their homes of a host of hazardous items which are then properly disposed of under the program.

“Recent changes to the household hazardous waste program which provides for collections to be spread throughout most of the year has made the program more accessible and convenient,” Little said. “This is a program we want to see continued. Giving homeowners the ability to properly dispose of substances like boat cleaners, paint thinners and a host of items makes for a cleaner environment and a safer home.”

In addition, Ocean County intends to use the money to support the Ocean County

Health Department recycling compliance program and the Ocean County Master Composter program.

“Our master composters help educate and provide information on the importance of recycling,” Little said. “Our residents who go through the program give back to the communities and that is a key component of the program.”

Little said the county will also use some of the money to help partially fund the purchase of a roll-off truck and a wheel loader.

The equipment is used to move materials and for the county’s composting program.

“All of this helps with the county’s recycling efforts,” Little said.

Shoulder Impingement

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By Diane Sinnott, PTA, Whiting Physical Therapy Assistant

ome people become accustomed to shoulder pain and do not pay attention to the gradual onset of weakness and limitations in their shoulder range of motion. They may have a tendency to ignore shoulder pain and continue with their normal everyday routines and recreational activities without pause or consideration. This may cause further aggravation and slowly over time may cause increased pain and more problems. This may be the case with some patients who are referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of shoulder impingement.

change causes the soft tissue impingement. The supraspinatus and bicep tendon are more commonly affected muscles however the infraspinatus and the subscapularis can be impacted as well.

Over time, the repeated pinching of these muscular tendons and

Shoulder impingement is the pinching of soft tissue between the bones that make up the shoulder complex structure during repetitive shoulder movement. The humerus which

bursa can cause inflammation and swelling. Once inflamed, every shoulder movement furthers the impingement until the range of motion and muscular strength in the shoulder is affected.

is the upper portion of the arm, the clavicle also known at the collar bone, and the scapula or shoulder blade are bones with make up the anatomy of the shoulder complex. These bones are surrounded by muscles, tendons and a fluid filled bursa sac which allow for stability and easy unrestricted shoulder movement.

Sometimes the muscles which surround the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm become weak and no longer work in a unison pattern with each other causing a muscular imbalance. This instability causes a narrowing of the acromion space during shoulder movement. The imbalance and instability

One common symptom of shoulder impingement is a complaint of pain on the superior and anterior portion of the shoulder. Pain may refer into the upper portion of patient’s arm and travel as low as the elbow. Patient may complain of a dull ache while at rest and with positional changes to a sharp pain during overhead, lifting and reaching activities. Dressing, bathing and reaching behind the back or for a seat belt may also cause shoulder aggravation.

Neck pain may exist as inappropriate neck muscles help to raise the shoulder and avoid further aggravation of symptoms. As the inflammation becomes more chronic, a patient may begin to have difficulty sleeping, as the pain becomes more intense and comes on suddenly. A patient may complain of severe tenderness with contact. Flexibility is restricted, motion is limited and muscular strength is decreased and weakened. Medical care should be sought for the shoulder because it could eventually lead to a more serious injury.

PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT GOALS FOR SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT INJURY ARE TO: • Decrease inflammation • Reduce pain • Improve shoulder range of motion • Increase strength • Restore patient to prior level of function

During the acute stage of impingement, patients are advised to modify shoulder mobility. They are educated to perform everyday activities to tolerance and discontinue any activity that replicates symptoms of pain. This may include any heavy lifting or overhead activities. Rest is stressed until inflammation and pain is decreaed. Physical therapy treatment will utilize modalities such as ice, phonophoresis, and interferential stimulation in order to improve blood flow, reduce swelling and stimulate healing. Manual treatment will focus on reduced muscle guarding and muscular tone. The manual treatments will help to improve flexibility, neuromuscular facilitation and increase scapulae (shoulder blade) mobility. When pain and inflammation is controlled, therapy treatment will focus on shoulder range of motions. In addition, patient is educated on appropriate upright posture and correct body mechanics with shoulder movement. Therapeutic exercise of active assisted and stretching program using pulleys, finger ladder and cane will be implemented. When pain and swelling are sufficiently reduced and symptoms are no longer reproduced with shoulder motion, a strengthening program is then initiated.

Elastic tubing, free weights and upper body bike (ergometer) will help to correct muscular imbalance, strengthen rotator cuff muscles, and reinforce normal shoulder scapulae motion.

Shoulder impingement injury can be a debilitating injury where everyday activities can become painful and difficult.

Early detection and treatment is a key factor for preventing further injury, resulting in additional treatment. Patients respond well to a conservative treatment in physical therapy and help to avoid further complications. In time, a patient will return to a normal functioning lifestyle with a home exercise program which will help maintain strength and shoulder mobility and avoid reinjures.

DIANE SINNOTT, PTA

Diane earned her Associate degree in Applied Science for the Physical Therapist Assistant program from Mercer County College, along with a Bachelors degree from the College of New Jersey. Diane has completed clinical rotations and has worked for several years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Diane strongly believes in a one on one treatment approach for her patients. This year Diane will further expand her skills by attending continuing education courses in Joint Mobilization, Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle Complex and Sacroiliac Mobilization techniques.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As you may be aware, if you are injured his or her employment. In most cases, in while working as a result of an occupational order to be considered for an ordinary disexposure or a specific traumatic event, you ability pension, you will have had to be in are statutorily permitted to file for workers’ the State pension system for 10 years. This compensation benefits. In addition, if you also may only provide a pension benefit of are in a position that you are involved in the approximately 43 percent of your salary.

State pension system, you may be entitled As in the accidental disability pension, to an accidental or ordinary disability the decision as to whether you are disabled pension. from your job duties rests with the Division Generally, if you are involved in a trau- of Pensions. matic event at work that ultimately deems In New Jersey, there is a long-standing you unable to perform your duties any public policy against double recoveries longer you may be entitled to an accidental for the same injuries. In New Jersey, an disability pension. There is no minimal injured employee may receive an ordinary time of employment to be eligible for this disability pension and workers’ compenpension. The jurisdiction as to whether sation benefits. However, the workers’ you are disabled from your job duties as a compensation benefits may be subject to a result of the traumatic event rests with the dollar for dollar offset for pension benefits.

Division of Pensions. However, the acciHowever, an ordinary disability pension dental disability pension may entitle you is generally not the result of one traumatic to in excess of 70 percent of your wages event that deems the worker unable to perand family health benefits. form his or her duties, but generally is the However, if you are approved for an acci- result of numerous and varied disabilities dental disability pension, there is a direct that may or may not be work related, or dollar for dollar offset for any workers’ related to the workers’ compensation injucompensation benefits you receive. This is ry. As such, there only exists an offset for to say, you may still file for workers’ com- those injuries incorporated in the approval pensation benefits, and may be entitled to of the disability pension and are specifically benefits pursuant to same, but your pension involved in the claim for workers’ compenbenefits will be reduced by any recovery sation. In converse, the disabilities unremade. This, in fact, does not decrease your lated to workers’ compensation then are financial benefits, but merely may change not included in the calculation of the offset. from whom the money is received.

As you can see, your choice as to whether However, the law is different when a to pursue workers’ compensation benefits person involved in the state pension sys- when eligible for either disability pension tem is approved for an ordinary disability is a difficult and law sensitive decision pension, and that person also has an injury that should be reviewed with an attorney with permanent residuals in the course of in depth.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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The Brick Times, February 20, 2016, Page 23 For the week of Febuary 20 - Febuary 26

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

By Jeraldine Saunders

to create heat without light. Examine the underlying reasons behind friction or competitiveness.

Your reflections and insights may reveal the true source of a rift. Re-evaluate a relationship this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scientific studies may bring some benefits. The latest gadgets may help you become more efficient. Rather than being frivolous with cash, use self-discipline to remain within the budget in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may wear a lot of hats in the upcoming week.

Don’t be afraid to try on some new ones. Pull up the shirtsleeves and apply yourself to new ideas and responsibilities. Turn brain power on high for success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week to come you may nurture the romance in your life. Those in close proximity may be more snuggly than usual. Take time to discuss joint resources and other confidential matters with sensitivity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You maybe trigger happy with cash in the upcoming week. Someone might criticize you for not being down to earth. Your expectations might be too high so avoid making irrevocable financial decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find blessings in every misstep as this week unfolds.

Asking for forgiveness will tighten the bonds of affection. Firm up financial plans and use your business skills while the stars are on your side and money can grow. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENTAGENCY, LLC.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harshness can be harmful. You may not like an opponent but you can be respectful and polite this week even when your views differ. Someone may go to extravagant lengths to get your attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rushing ahead will only put you more behind this week.

Don’t let minor squabbles or a tendency to fight fire with fire impede your progress. Consideration and tactfulness make achieving your ends much easier.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep a mental sifter on hand to separate the fluff from the substance. You may be so swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance or wishful thinking that you forget to look for safe landing places in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relax on your laurels. In the week ahead you may not need to wheel and deal or enter into new agreements.

Maintain your momentum with an existing project and focus your energy on being as precise as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the brakes on spending and scrutinize bills. You could be careless about possessions and finances in the week ahead.

The spirit yearns for excitement but a practical side demands that you exercise thrift.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be sensitive without becoming a pushover. A working relationship can be blocked by someone’s emotional hang-ups in the week ahead. Investigate the facts and don’t quibble about what might have been.

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Use Your Rice Cooker To Make The Best Rice Pudding Ever

By Wolfgang Puck

“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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