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2016 Featured New Top Leadership For Brick

–Photos by The Brick Times Among the 2016 milestones for Brick, clockwise from top right, a new police chief, the mayor’s online outreach and new school board members elected in November. By Judy Smestad-Nunn of schools and a new township department for 35 years. police officer on duty. BRICK – 2016 was a year when business administrator. Since Riccio took over as police One of his goals was to establish there were new names in the It was the year James Riccio took chief last year, he has made some an active neighborhood watch top leadership of the township, the reins from Police Chief Nils changes, including establishing program and now there are four including a new police chief, R. Bergquist II when he retired a police substation on the barrier up and running. a new interim superintendent after serving in the Brick Police island where there is always a (Year - See Page 4)

Shore Acres’ History From La�oon�ront Cotta�es

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Once billed by developers as the “Venice of the Jersey Shore,” the waterfront neighborhood of Shore Acres was originally planned as summer community of one-story cottages, built on manmade lagoons that

were carved out of the marshland. “The DEP would never allow that to be done today,” said retired high school math teacher, Betty Jane France (nee Tomlinson), 84, who spent her summers in Shore Acres from the time she was six years old, and who, many years later,

would move into her childhood summer home full-time when she and her husband retired 1991. Development of the original area of Shore Acres–the west side of Drum Point Road from Bayview Drive to Ward Drive–began in the (Shore Acres - See Page 14)

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Grab A Shovel: Brick Wants Snow Corps Volunteers

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK – Calli ng all able-bodied do -go o de r s t h is winter season: volunteers are needed for the Brick Township Snow Corps to help senior and disabled residents shovel snow from their sidewalks, driveways and walkways after a snowstorm. The program was created by Mayor John G. Ducey after he received a number of phone calls from township seniors after the January 2016 winter storm Jonas dumped over 20 inches of snow in the area. He said he researched online to see if there were any type of volunteer programs, but only found two others: one that just started in Jersey City last year, and a second one in Chicago that just started a few years ago. Most of the adult communities in Brick clear the snow out for their residents, but that’s not the case for the elderly and disabled who live in homes scattered t h roug hout t he tow nsh ip i n different neighborhoods. “A lot of people were stuck in their houses, there was so much snow they couldn’t get their mail and they couldn’t get their cars uncovered,” Ducey said from his office recently. “They were hoping that teenagers would come by and offer to shovel for pay, but they didn’t,” he said. “I remember in the old days the teenagers would be out making money after it snowed.” (Shovcl - See Page 4)

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In Brick, it is the responsibility of every property owner to make sure that snow and ice is cleared from the sidewalk in front of their home and business. A township ordinance states that snow and ice be removed within 24 hours of daylight after the snow has ceased falling or after the ice has formed. The mayor recalled a 2014 snowstorm when he was attending a new mayors’ conference in Washington D.C. Ducey’s son was a toddler, and his wife was unable to go out and shovel and was stuck in the house for three days until her husband came home. Brick Township Snow Corps volunteers could earn community credits for school organizations, college applications or other organizations, Ducey said. Volunteers should be ages 16 and over and should be available to provide their services within 24 hours of the end of snowfall. They would only provide services to homes that have been scheduled to receive the services (senior citizens

and disabled residents who do not have the physical or financial means) and volunteers would not allowed to enter the homes of people receiving services for any reason. Volunteers would need to have their own snow removal equipment. “It’s a great thing for younger adults to do when they come home for Christmas break, it’s a way to give back,” the mayor said. While Ducey said he does not have an exact number in mind of volunteers needed, people have already signed up for the snow-shoveling program, including a father/daughter team. “The daughter is 11 years old, and that’s fine since she’s with her father,” Ducey said. “He was excited to teach her responsibility and to help people who can’t help themselves.” If you are interested in volunteering for the Brick Township Snow Cor ps visit bricktownship.net/snow-corps for an application. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign their form. For more information call 732-262-4713.

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He also added a police bike unit which patrols the Herbertsville Park and Maple Leaf Park areas, and that has resulted in several high-profile arrests. During Riccio’s tenure, the department purchased a climate-controlled enclosed boat from the Coast Guard, effectively doubling the fleet for water patrols. Thomas Gialanella was named the new Interim Superintendent of Schools, taking over for Interim Superintendent Dr. Richard Caldes (who returned to his position as the district’s Educational Specialist), who took over for Superintendent Walter Uszenski. Uszenski was arrested in May 2015 on charges of theft by deception and official misconduct for allegedly hatching a scheme to provide $40,000 in taxpayer-funded daycare and transportation services for his grandchild, for which the child was not entitled. Gialanella is a retired administrator and may serve as interim superintendent for a maximum of two years. New Board of Education members John Lamela, Victoria Pakala and Stephanie

Wohlrab took their oaths of office in 2016 and immediately terminated all of the district’s professional contracts and announced that they would begin a search for a new schools superintendent. Two additional board members were elected in 2016: Daisy Haffner and Melita Gagliardi will take their oaths of office at the January 5, 2017 Reorganization meeting. Long-time Township Business Administrator Scott Pezarras retired in 2016 and was replaced by a new chief financial officer, John Clifford, who resigned within weeks to take the same position with the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority. Maureen Laffey-Berg, a township employee who had served as the deputy CFO for eight years under Pezarras, was named as the new township CFO in October 2016. In other news, the township continued to recover from Superstorm Sandy, four years after the October 2012 cost Brick some $357 million in ratables. The governing body adopted four detailed neighborhood plans that addresses the reduction of flood impacts on the community by enhancing floodplain management. This action earned points for the township to gain acceptance into The National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS) which Mayor John G. Ducey announced in mid-December. Participation in the CRS would save a cumulative $671,948 on flood insurance premiums for Brick residents, beginning in 2017, he said. Another significant event happened in October, when the Visitation Relief Center -- founded in February 2013 to help victims of Superstorm Sandy -- closed its doors suddenly without notice. In 2015 the center, which was affiliated with the nearby Visitation Roman Catholic Church, expanded its assistance to the low-income and homeless of Ocean and Monmouth counties. Ducey said the center was closed by a construction official from the Trenton Diocese after finding out the center did not have a certificate of occupancy and had numerous building violations. In mid-December Ducey said that the center was looking to reopen at Laurel Square, the shopping center where the former Pathmark supermarket was located. The mayor also said that the owner of Laurel Square, Brixmore, is in negotiations with two grocery store chains to occupy the former Pathmark grocery store. The space that was occupied by the former A&P and Dollar Store at Brick Plaza was reconfigured and be occupied by three new stores: Ulta Beauty supplies has already opened; a DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is currently going through the permitting process; and a well-known clothing retailer has shown a strong interest in the third space, Ducey said. And finally, the Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they expected to award a contract sometime in December for the beach and dune replenishment project for the barrier island. The Corps received three bids for the project which ranged from $128,820,433 to $178,416,600. Work on the long-awaited project, which will create 25-foot tall dunes and 200-foot-wide beaches from the Manasquan Inlet to South Seaside Park, is expected to begin in the spring of 2017.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Holiday Poem 2016 It seems as I get older that the holidays play a different role. Yet I yearn for the tradition of carolers as they stroll. My heart can’t help but tingle as I see the decorations around town. They lift up my inner spirit and they wipe away my every frown. But Santa we really need you this year because of the great divide. The warfare on our streets and in our cities, makes me want to hide. We need someone special that has the gift to make us all unite. We need jolly old St Nick to give us a special present to hold on tight. Yet what we need won’t f it in any box and wouldn’t be easy to wrap. You see what we really need is love, so please wake up from that nap. There’s no need to go to Walmart or fight the traffic at the local mall. This year just say “I love you” and you’ve given the best gift of all. Don’t just say it to your

family because they likely know how you feel. Be brave enough to share your love with others, yeah that’s the real deal. Take a moment to speak w it h a st r a nger a nd watch how their smile will appear. Take a moment to talk with a neighbor, have a chat and share a cold beer. There are people that need your love and attention and you don’t have to look far. Make it your mission to share love this holiday season and you’ll be a bright and shining star. So, if you know me personally, please don’t expect to be spoiled with some fancy gift. No rather than offering the materialistic this year’s it’s your spirit that I’ll uplift. I’ll do it by setting an example and hopefully that will hit home. I’ll do it by being thoughtful and offering you this humble poem. Scott Mahnken Bayville

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Letters To The Editor Nomination Defies Logic I issued the following statement upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry’s expected nomination to head the Department of Energy. This nomination defies all logic. Governor Perry is on the record both forgetting about the Energy Department and then later remembering that he wanted to eliminate it. Governor Perry clearly does not recognize the importance the Energy Department plays in ensuring the safety and security of America’s nuclear arsenal and nuclear power plants. “It is also deeply unsettling that our current Secretary of Energy, a renowned nuclear physicist, could be succeeded by a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Governor Perry is simply not qualified for this position and should be rejected. Frank Pallone Jr. Congressman, 6th District

“Military Man” Can Make America Lead Again President-elect Trump is being critiqued for appointing military men to his Cabinet. Men who led troops into battle, smelled the acrid gun smoke, saw how bullets and shrapnel tear through bodies, heard the cries and whimpering of the wounded. These men—soldiers—who walked the narrow path between victory and defeat,

might just be the tempering agent President-elect Trump requires in his position as Commander and Chief of our armed forces. Soldiers, whose tunics are emblazoned with campaign ribbons and battle stars are not armchair politicians, some of whom chose to abscond to Canada when called upon to serve their country. Rather than vilify these Generals, applaud them for answering the call to serve our country again. Harkening back in history to our first President, George Washington, “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” He was the first of many who have since answered that call to duty, both militarily and political. “Military Man” is not a title to be stigmatized, but a title to be honored by those of us who in time of strife depend upon their service to keep us free. They are the heroes we sing about in the Star Spangled Banner, “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave.” We as citizens should welcome their volunteerism to serve with open arms. Perhaps they may assist in keeping ISIS at bay, and even forge a new, more amicable relationship with Israel. This is all new ground being tilled by our President-elect. The past has proved to be unsatisfactory. Victories have been nil, we are still dancing to the tune our enemies play. America must begin to lead again, not follow. Let us be vigilant and not be dominated by any political party. Love for country, and its well being should be the driving force

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for all our efforts. Despite what you may read or hear, we are still the “United States of America.” God bless America, and all it stands for. Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Township Councilman

Disaster Waiting To Happen Every few months, there have been emergency shutdown after emergency shutdown at Oyster Creek. Now there was another incident happening within a month of each other. These shutdowns are a clear signal that this plant should be permanently shut down. This recent shutdown is even more troubling because they were supposed to fix the problem in November, but the plant is still having the same turbine issues. The constant problems at Oyster Creek shows this plant needs to close sooner than the planned 2020 closing. Oyster Creek is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the country and is showing its age. Closing the plant will also help protect the Barnegat Bay from thermal pollution and fish kills. This plant is like driving a 1969 Chevy Nova in the age of Tesla. This plant has been held together by floss and ceiling wax. The plant seems to mark the change of the seasons since every few months something happens. This time there was another turbine failure. For the past few years, there have been a series of shutdowns. Tritium leaks, compressor problems, pump problems, drywall

liner erosion, turbine control failure…the list keeps growing. It needs to close now it because it is a disaster waiting to happen. By NRC standards, their reports showing frequent equipment failures should be an alarm bell going off. Now there has been another emergency shutdown and even more cause for concern. The only reason the significance was considered low in NRC’s reports was that Exelon didn’t violate any rules. High significance would be considered a catastrophe like Fukushima, which was designed similarly to Forked River. The Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania was originally considered moderate until they later determined it was a meltdown at the core. This plant is a disaster waiting to happen. The longer it stays open the greater chance that this facility will pollute Barnegat Bay and kill more fish. This plant should be closed as quickly as possible. The plant was only supposed to last for thirty years, but has extended that by 16 years. This plant must be closed before 2020 so we can eliminate all of these risks. Shutting down the Oyster Creek plant would reduce the algae blooms, improve fish populations and help restore the overall ecosystem of the Barnegat Bay. We need to urge the NRC to close this plant and reduce all its negative impacts to the surrounding ecosystem and people. Jeff Tittel Director New Jersey Sierra Club

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The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your

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

From The Des� O� The Ocean Co�nty Freeholders Freeholders Support Senior Services Such As Meal Delivery

OCEA N COU N T Y – About 1,000 meals a day l e a ve t h e k i t c h e n s of Community Services Inc. and head to the homes of homeb ou nd se n ior s living in Ocean County. “That meal is the lifeline for so many of the seniors that call Ocean County home,” said Ocean Count y Freeholder Di rector John P. Kelly. “With that meal comes a wellness check, someone that will spend some time and listen, a person that may be the only contact this senior will have all day.” Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman to the Office of Senior Services announced the Board of Freeholders is expected to enter into seven contracts with Community

OCEA N COU N T Y – Now is the time to prepare vehicles for the cold and snowy months ahead, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “Don’t wait for the snow to fall before ensu r ing your vehicle is safe and ready for the worst of the winter,” said Vicari, who is liaison to the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Consumer Affairs. First, make sure every ve-

Services Inc., Lakewood, t o c o nt i nu e p r ov id i ng home delivered meals, congregate meals and a host of other services to seniors in Ocean County in the New Year. “This is an important program in Ocean County and I am happy we will continue it into the New Year,” Vicari said “CSI’s m ission is not on ly to provide a meal but also to provide a full array of support services to help our older adults to remain independent in their community.” “With the largest senior population in the state, t hese ser v ices a re key to allowing our seniors a good quality of life,” Vicari said. “I applaud m y c ol l e a g u e s o n t h e Board and the staff at the

Office of Senior Services for making certain these prog rams a nd ser vices for seniors are in place and easily accessible.” T he cost of the congregate meal contract is $782,173 while the home delivered and weekend/ holiday meal cont racts total $1,819,517. “While there is a statewide nutrition wait list of more than 1,300 people, there is no wait list in Ocean Cou nt y,” Vicar i s a id . “ For t he pa st 18 months we worked vigorously to make certain ever yone who qualif ies receives a meal. The cont i nue d s up p or t of t h is Board is helping to make sure our seniors are assisted.” Com mu n it y Ser vices I n c . p l a n s t o p r ov i d e

52,000 congregate meals and more than 240,600 home delivered meals in 2017. As of the end of November, 256,000 meals have al ready been delivered in 2016. “ T he ne e d i n O ce a n C o u n t y i s g r e a t ,” Vi cari said. “Nutrition will continue to be a priority issue for this county as t h e d e m a n d fo r h o m e delivered meals g rows with the increasing aging population.” Vicari noted that it costs less to provides meals to a senior for a year than it does to cover the cost of a one-day hospital stay. “One day in a hospit a l i n Ne w Je r s e y exc e e d s $2 , 50 0,” Vic a r i said. “Providing meals for one year at a cost of

about $2,236 is priceless when you think about all the benef its that come with it.” In addition to meals, nutrition education and nutrition counseling will be provided to 2,036 congregate and home delivered meal participants. Com mu n it y Ser vices I nc. a l s o w i l l p r ov id e 31,140 client support contacts such as community outreach, benefit screening, transportation, and language translation. The cont ract for t hose services totals $478,749. In addition, Com munit y Ser vices Inc. will also provide the evidence based Ch ronic Disease Sel f-Ma n age me nt pro gram to 200 individuals. There will be a targeted effort to specifically

Prepare Vehicles For Seasonal Weather

hicle is outfitted with ice scrapers to clear windows of snow and frost. “Now is also the time to check tire pressure,” he said. “Having the proper pressure in all four tires can make the difference between stopping and sliding on slick winter roads.” Also check windshield w iper f lu id levels a nd wipers themselves. “Every vehicle should also be equ ipped w it h

a blanket in the event a car stalls on a rural road or during a major snowstorm,” he said. “It pays to be prepared for the worst.” The Department of Consumer Affairs also offered the following tips from AAA: Keep the gas tank at least half full. Avoid using cruise control on wet or icy roads. If snowbound, stay with the vehicle.

Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity and will make it easier for rescuers to find the vehicle. W hen d r iving on icy roads, accelerate and decelerate slowly. Slow down. Everything

– including stopping and turning – takes longer on slick roads. The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to 8 to 10 seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if the vehicle has to stop. Don’t try to power up goi ng uph ill a nd don’t stop if it can be helped. It is very difficult to get

reach those with diabetes. The amount of this contract is $40,895. “T hese cont racts add ress a cr it ical need ,” Vicari said. “According to ou r recent nut r ition screen i ng f i ndi ngs, 73 percent of the congregate m e a l sit e p a r t ic ip a nt s are at moderate to high nut r itional r isk and 94 percent of the home del ive r e d m e a l s’ cl ie nt s are at moderate to high nutritional risk. “Good nut r it ion is a key factor in keeping our seniors healthy and out of emergency rooms and nursing homes,” Vicari said. “It’s impor tant to keep these programs and services going so that we can meet the needs of a growing elderly population.”

moving again when trying to climb a snow and ice-covered hill. Vicari said the best advice for bad-weather driving may be to stay home. “Unless you have somewhere you truly need to be, stay off the roads,” he said. “Even if you are the most skilled driver in the snow, that doesn’t mean other drivers on the road are equally skilled,” he said.

Freeholders Urge Obama Not To Pardon Bergdahl

OCEA N COU N T Y – Two Ocean County Freeholders sent a st rongly worded letter to President Obama urging him not to pardon A r my Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who is accused of desertion. Bergdahl is charged with deserting his post in Afghanistan in 2009, where he was later captured by

Taliban terrorists. T h e O b a m a Ad m i n ist r at ion later a ngered many veterans and others when it ag reed to f ree five hardened terrorists from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl’s release. Now Bergdahl is hoping to avoid a court martial by requesting a full pres-

idential pardon. Freeholder Deputy Dir e c t o r G e r r y P. Lit t le and Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said Bergdahl must face the punishment for his actions. “While this soldier is entitled to a fair military t r ial, we st rongly fe el that a pardon would send the wrong message to the

thousands of U.S. troops who have put their lives on the line for the defense of their nation,” Little and Vicari said in the letter. “Sgt. Bergdahl not only blatantly and willingly d isobeyed orders f rom his superior officers, but his reckless action placed other soldiers at risk as they tried to locate him

when he i nitially went missing.” The Freeholders noted that Ocean Cou nt y is home to more veterans t ha n a ny ot he r cou nt y in New Jersey and that they made the request to Obama on behalf of local veterans, many of whom have ser ved i n combat from World War II thru

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to today’s ongoing War on Terror. “ O n b e h a l f of t he s e br ave men a nd women who have worn the uniform of the United States A r me d For c e s , we r e spectf ully request that you deny Sgt. Bergdahl’s re que st for a pa rdon ,” Little and Vicari said in the letter.

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BRICK – Brick Township will hold its annual rabies clinic on January 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Drum Point Sports Complex. This is the only free clinic for the 2017 licensing year. Cooperate and have the pet on a short leash and accompanied by an adult. There is no animal licensing at the clinic. All dogs and cats, seven months or older, in the Township of Brick, must be licensed for 2017 during the month of January. A certificate of Rabies vaccination must be presented, and must be current through November, 2017 for a one year license or November, 2019 for a three year license. Also, if your dog and/or cat has been spayed or neutered, you must present a statement

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Homeschool Bookworm Club Jr.

BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will hold its Homeschool Bookworm Club Jr. at 11 a.m. on January 10. The club is open to children ages 5 to 8. The group will discuss a book and do a related activity. Books can be picked up at

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BRICK – The Knit Wits will meet at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library on January 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring unfinished projects. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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good deeds in the spotlight. “By celebrating the behavior of those who are going above and beyond, we are teaching all of our kids in town that their community values respect, generosity and kindness” comments Finnegan. For more info on the awards or for ticket information, “like” the Brick Hero Awards on Facebook or email Colleen Finnegan at colleen@enspiritedprojects.org. Ducey created the Brick Youth Initiative to give young people a greater voice in our community. He regularly meets with the Teen Advisory Councils at each high school to discuss Brick Township and listen to their thoughts and suggestions. The Brick Youth Consultant works with the Brick Township Board of Education to engage school children and has collected hundreds of ideas for the township. Some of the ideas that have been brought to fruition were the Township Birthday Party in February and a recent Cupcake War event at a township school. “Young people are an important part of Brick Township today and in the future. We have an obligation to make sure that young people know that their local government and their community care about them and their needs,” said Ducey.

Winter Decorating Drop-In

BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library is holding a winter decorating drop in from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on January 6. Children and families are welcome to drop in

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BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a class on searching the library catalog from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on January 9.

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BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society will hold its next meeting January 13 at Brick Township High School, East Cafeteria, on 346 Chambers Bridge Road at 7 p.m. Arlene Newman, a traditional fine artist, author and teacher, will demon-

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and forms will be available to those who wish to join. Yearly dues are $25. On March 11, the society is presenting an oil painting workshop with Lou Riccio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brick Township High School. The cost is $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. For more information, call Joanne at 732-477-1805.

State Police Thank Public For Help Donating To Domestic Abuse Victims NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police would like to thank both its civilian and enlisted personnel and those in their communities for their generous suppor t with assisting su r vivors of domestic violence. Their food drive benefits domestic violence victims and their families living in shelters. The public’s participation contributed to the State Police’s greatest success to date. In total, they collected enough nonperishable food items to provide 19 domestic violence service providers with substantial donations to assist shelters with stocking their food pantries. According to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV), approximately 2,924 women, children and men utilized New Jersey domestic violence shelters in 2015, with the average length of stay being 33 days.

Ocean County Golf League O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Golf League is looking for golfers; men and women. Its 2017 season will start in May 2017 and continue through October 2017. The league plays on the first Monday of each month at six different premier courses in Ocean County. The cost to join is $10 and the cost to play each month is $45. This includes a lunch. Prizes are given for each tournament. Golfers can join as a single player or as a foursome. Spots are limited. For more information and an application, contact Joan at 732-341-2451 or Charlie at 732-503-4187.

First Friday Book Discussion BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean Count y Librar y will hold its First Friday Book Discussion from 2 to 3 p.m. on January 6 at the library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. The book discussed is “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (1)

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Hoveround Power Chair Scooter Excellent condition. $395. 732-350-2013 (2)

Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (52) Help Wanted - Seeking skilled plumbing mechanic. Must have three years plumbing experience. Must be available to be on call some nights and weekends. Must have clean driver’s license/background. Job available immediately. Please email or fax resume. NJ Plbg. Lic. 9677 Fax: 732-920-0334. Email: garontplumbing@gmail.com. (1) Personal Care Assistants - PT to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours TBD. May be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Rate is $9/hour. Apply in person to The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (48) Taxi Drivers Wanted - Must be dependable and know Ocean County. Able to pass background check. F/T, P/T, days, nights. 732-477-4531. (3) P/T Custodian - Needed for adult community clubhouse. Flexible hours. Year round. Complete application at: Crestwood Village II, Harmony Hall, 470 Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-350-5858. (1) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time/Per Diem Driver - transport consumers to & from mental health facility in Brick. Split a.m. (7 to 9)/p.m. shifts (2:45 to 4:45). Drive company owned van. Clean valid driver’s license required. (No CDL needed). Ideal for retired individual. Fax resume to 732-2559034 or call 732-255-9102, ext. 4 for more information. (4) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part time waitstaff/servers, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/ hr. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (48) Part Time - Caregivers for Seniors, company. Will run background checks, references required, drug testing, older workers encouraged to apply. $13 to $16 an hour. Call 732-456-0974 or email admin@jerseyseniorsos.com. (1)

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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed. Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (47) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Handyman and More - From painting to plumbing. Also, clean-ups and clean-outs. Junk removal. Hauling.Whatever you need. Assurance, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851. (52) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (3) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (45) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288. 864 West Hill Plaza, 37W. Across from Window Happenings. (48) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Assurance Drain, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters. “Any to do list.” No job too small. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. (2) Caregiver - RN 25 years in Ukraine plus 15 years U.S. eldercare experience. References. Live-in/out, or hourly. LVW (Manchester, NJ) owner resident. Call Lucy 732-657-1409, home. 732-833-3273, cell. (3) Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (26)

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 It’s often swiped at offices 11 Censor’s target 15 Deer, e.g. 16 Leveret’s dad 17 Reminder, often 18 Largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago 19 Slip in a store: Abbr. 20 Quarters 21 Olympics coach Karolyi et al. 22 “Fooled ya” 24 Corn lead-in 25 Carbon compound found in crude oil 26 Closed up 28 Attire for filmdom’s The Mask 30 Month in el invierno 31 Terminal

32 Member of the fam 33 Tiny time div. 35 Govt. collectors 37 “Sweet!” 40 Norwegian flag feature 42 Indian bigwig 46 Intimate 48 Words to a savior 49 Breaks off 50 Naval NCO 52 Big name in shaving 53 “The Girl Next Door” co-star Hirsch 54 Work unit 56 Much 57 West Virginia resource 58 Lingered 60 Biblical preposition 61 Surrounded 62 High school subject? 63 Commercial success

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29 Goes (for) 31 Maker of the Ultra Set trap 34 Mythical archer 36 Okinawa’s capital 37 Diamond buyer’s choice 38 Red flower created from the blood of Adonis 39 Digress 41 Motion backing 43 Aviation supply 44 Put in order 45 Compulsive subject of a former A&E series 47 Rat out 48 Grinders 51 __ Sound, part of the Salish Sea 54 Alexandrite is one of its birthstones 55 Gaelic language 58 Center 59 Whale __

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Open Play Date

BRICK – Parents of children ages 1 to 3 can drop in for an open play date at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

The play date is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on January 9. Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to play with age-appropriate toys.

Atlantic City Bus Trip

BRICK – The American Legion Post 348 is hosting a trip to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City. The trip is January 16. The group will depart from the legion parking lot at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.

The cost is $30 per person with a $30 in slot play. The legion is located at 822 Mantoloking Road. For reservations, call Carol at 732-5753318.

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A clinical research study for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

The TRIAD™ Research Study is currently evaluating an investigational medication to see if it may reduce symptoms of agitation due to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Certain qualified participants may have an opportunity to receive the investigational medication for an additional year as part of an extension study.

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Easy Holiday Side Comes From The Oven By Wolfgang Puck

You might think that, working as I do in the food world, the rush of festive meals coming at the end of the year would leave me feeling tired. But the opposite, in fact, is true. For one thing, some of my restaurants are closed for the big holiday occasions, so I do get to feel like I have a little time off. Even more important is the simple fact that I love the holidays, especially cooking for the people I love. From hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, through main dishes to desserts, I enjoy the process of preparing a special menu in my own kitchen. It might surprise you, though, that one of my favorite parts of holiday menus each year is the side dishes. Too many people overlook such recipes, or leave planning them to the last minute. Then, they’re often content just to steam or boil some broccoli or green beans and maybe toss them with butter and some toasted nuts; or, of course, they’ll boil potatoes and quickly mash them with butter, and perhaps some cream and cheese. You probably noticed two things those examples have in common. For one, they feature everyday vegetables that aren’t likely to surprise the people gathered around your table. And they also include lots of dairy fat, which may increase the likelihood a side dish will taste good but does nothing for how good you might feel after the meal is over. The following recipe for a special-occasion side dish, though surprisingly easy to prepare, is anything but ordinary. It features not one or two but eight different kinds of root vegetables, plus a whole head of garlic. And, despite being absolutely delicious and beautiful to behold, it’s a model of healthy eating. A little more than 1 percent of the dish’s approximate 161 calories per serving come from fat - just the traces of fat that naturally occur in the vegetables themselves and the spritz of nonstick spray that coats them before roasting. Then there’s the flavor. It is incredibly rich thanks in good part to the vegetables’ natural sugars, which caramelize as they roast in the oven. I hope you’ll add this side dish to your own holiday menu, feeling free to vary the kinds and amounts of roots you include based on your own tastes and on what you find at the farmers’ market.

Here’s to happy holiday meals for us all! ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY Serves 12 to 16 8 slender organic carrots, peeled and trimmed 8 baby turnips, peeled and trimmed 8 organic fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peels left on 2 large parsnips, peeled and trimmed 1 medium orange-flesh or ruby sweet potato, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peel left on 1 medium yellow onion, peeled 1 kohlrabi bulb, peeled 1 small celery root (celeriac) bulb, peeled 1 small head garlic, cloves separated, left unpeeled 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives, for serving Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Prepare the vegetables, cutting off and discarding any green tops. Leave the carrots and baby turnips whole. Halve the cleaned potatoes lengthwise. Cut the parsnips diagonally into chunks. Cut the sweet potato into chunks. Halve the onion, then cut each half into quarters. Cut the kohlrabi into thick wedges. Halve the celery root and cut each half crosswise into thick slices. Separate the garlic head into individual cloves, leaving them unpeeled. Put all the vegetable pieces, garlic cloves and herb sprigs in a large baking dish. Spray with olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray and toss until lightly and evenly coated. Season well with salt and black pepper, and toss again to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the vegetables are golden brown and tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a metal skewer or small, sharp knife, about 45 minutes. Present the vegetables in their baking dish or transfer them to a heated platter. Garnish with parsley or chives just before serving.

(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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