2017-01-14 - The Brick Times

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BRICK POLICE TO WEAR BODY CAMERA S

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Township police officers should be equipped with body cameras by late spring or early summer after a test phase of a var iet y of cameras is completed and a vendor has been chosen, officials said.

According to Brick Police Lieutenant Keith Reinhard and Sergeant Neal Pedersen, eight officers are currently equipped with different types of cameras during a 30 to 45-day trial period.

“We want different officers to experiment with them to see what they like and see what they don’t like, to see what works and what doesn’t work,” Reinhard explained from police headquarters on January 4.

Once the trials are completed, sometime around mid-February,

Police Chief James Riccio would choose a vendor based on the officers’ input on the cameras that would include ease of use, battery life, durability, quality of the video, ability to make copies and more, he said.

The body cameras would be funded by a $112,500 federal grant that was written by township grant writer Tara Paxton with help from Reinhard, which should buy all the equipment to get started, he said.

Many New Jersey police departments are using the body cameras or in-car videos because of guidelines set by State Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino, who has been advocating for more public transparency, Pedersen said.

Car videos cost about (Police - See Page 18)

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Police Captain Keith Reinhard, left, and Sgt. Neal Pedersen hold two of the body cameras some of the police officers are currently using during the trial period.

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School Board Swears In New Members

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn New Board of Education members Melita Gagliardi LOCATION OF PIC and Daisy Haffner took their oaths of office while surrounded by their families at the annual reorganization meeting held on January 5.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Having successfully run under the “New Voices for Brick” team in November, two new Board of Education members Melita Gagliardi and Daisy Haf f ne r t ook t hei r

oaths of office while surrounded by their families at the annual reorganization meeting held on January 5.

Gagliardi, 35, has been a special education teacher in the Jackson Township School Dis-

First Snowfall Totals For 2017

By Catherine Galioto The January 7 snowstorm hit parts of the area with as much as 9 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS numbers show areas such as Lacey, Barnegat and Stafford as having the highest inch count.

Statewide, the record went to Port Norris in Cumberland County, with 10 inches.

Ahead of the storm, local offices of emergency ma nagement

for Ocean County and towns such as Berkeley, Brick and Tuckerton all issued alerts, ranging from slick road conditions, to plowing notices, to asking residents to remove parked vehicles from side streets.

Check out the unofficial snow total. How did your area fare?

Ocean County Barnegat: 8.5 inches Berkeley: 8.2 inches Brick: 7.3 inches Jackson: 7.0 inches Lanoka Harbor: 9.0 (Snow - See Page 5)

trict for 14 years and is a graduate of Georgian Court University.

Haffner, 41, is an accountant who also at t e nd e d G e or g ia n Court University; she and Gagliardi ran as the “New Voices for

Brick” team.

The two women are replacing board members Karyn Cusanelli and George White, who did not seek re-election.

During the reorganization meeting, the new (Board - See Page 5)

Thousands Of Homes Elevated Since Sandy

–Photo by FEMA This Mantoloking home was knocked off its foundation by Superstorm Sandy, and has since been elevated. More than 2,000 homes in Ocean County received home-raising permits since the storm.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn in Superstorm Sandy OCEAN COUNTY – have been raised to Thousands of homes new elevations since substantially damaged (Elevated - See Page 4)

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Elevated:

Continued From Page 1 October 2012.

Some homes were entirely swept away and into Barnegat Bay, and while others still sit boarded up years later, many homes were elevated or are in the process of being elevated.

Home Elevation Numbers We took a look at the number of permits issued for home elevations in several Ocean County towns that saw dramatic devastation from Sandy.

These towns have several hundred or more home elevation permits issued since Sandy.

For example, in Toms River, 1,148 home elevation permits were issued, officials there said.

Some neighborhoods suffered catastrophic flooding, such as Ortley Beach and Silverton in Toms River; Shore Acres and Baywood in Brick; Good Luck Point and South Seaside Park in Berkeley; and Beach Haven West and Cedar Bonnet Island in Stafford Township. By November 2012 Governor Chris Christie estimated that the cost of Sandy-related damage in the state to be

$36.8 billion. Toms River reported more than $2 billion in lost ratables.

Once the Federal Emergency Management Agency established new flood zones for recommended building elevations, and Sandy survivors began to rebuild, rehabilitate or elevate their homes, they were slammed again, this time to a new tax assessment on their improved dwellings.

Brick – 314 Homes Elevated In Brick, 314 homes have been elevated, six are nearly completed, 31 are waiting for final approvals and 197 are under construction in various stages of work, Brick Mayor John Ducey said.

Also, 379 single family homes were demolished and rebuilt, he said.

Brick lost an estimated $357 million in ratables as a result of Sandy.

“The look of our waterfront neighborhoods are changing drastically. The new flood maps have changed our waterfront areas forever,” Ducey said.

Toms River – 1,148 Elevation Permits Toms River lost some $2 billion in ratables due to Sandy, and Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said that by November 2016, the township had approved 2,070 demolition permits and

completed 2,001.

In Toms River, 1,875 new home permits were approved and 1,428 were completed.

Of the 1,148 elevation permits, 753 had been completed; and of the 3,795 substantially damaged homes, 3,023 of those had been rebuilt.

“Nearly five years after Superstorm Sandy, there is nothing more important than getting families in Toms River back in their homes,” Kelaher said.

Toms River Township Administrator Paul Shives said the demand on the building department has continued as evidenced by these figures.

“These figures represent a tremendous amount of work on the part of our township departments that deal with the reconstruction process. We know there’s much work still ahead but we will continue to work hard every day to get every resident back into their homes,” Kelaher said.

Berkeley – 150 Home Elevation Permits Berkeley Business Administrator John Camera said Berkeley Township has had 185 re-builds and they have issued 150 permits to elevate existing homes. All but 25 have been completed.

Elected officials “feel deeply for the financial and emotional hardships which their constituency has had to deal with,” he said.

Camera said Berkeley Township has been “second to none” regarding proactive measures to help Sandy-affected property owners, including waiving fees and “doing whatever has been possible” to expedite doing the repairs and rebuilds to get everyone back into their homes.

“As tough a process as this has been for everyone, the ultimate effect has been a beautification and modernization of many properties. Additionally, all of these properties are now safer and much more resilient than ever before,” Camera said.

Stafford – 626 House Raising Permits Mayor John Spodofora of Stafford Township said the initial impact of Superstorm Sandy was the loss of $200 million to the ratables base there, but over the last four years, the township has recovered from the loss, which has had a minimal tax impact on residents.

“Sandy was the worst storm to hit Stafford in recorded history. The response from everyone was incredible, and a testimony to everyone involved, Spodofora said. “Our recovery was in no small part a reflection of the efforts of many volunteers and dedicated employees.”

He said he sees “continuing a great future” as the rebuilding continues and the new homes being constructed add “so much more” to the ratable base.

This year Stafford Township would be opening a new Community Center to replace the one lost by Sandy, Spodofora said.

Township Administrator James A. Moran said that while they have recouped the $200 million in ratables lost to Sandy, Stafford Township is still not back to the tax assessment level that existed prior to the storm.

“The reduction in the current taxable value is the result of a sagging economy, and not from Superstorm Sandy,” he said.

Some of the recovery has been from other sources, such as new businesses, he said.

Stafford has issued 870 demolition permits, of which 832 are completed. There have been 626 house raising permits issued, and 392 of those are done. There were 693 single-family dwelling permits issued and 559 of those are completed, Moran said.

With New Heights Comes Higher Tax Assessment Mayor Carmen Amato of Berkeley said his administration has been focused on the issue of increased assessments for some time, saying it is unfair that in many cases a home elevation is mandated by insurance, not because the homeowner wanted to elevate. Then, the homeowner faces a higher tax assessment as the elevation increases the value of the home.

“We approved a resolution, met with Senator (Christopher) Connors (R-3rd) and contacted the governor’s office seeking legislation on a five-year tax abatement for these specific Sandy-related homes,” Amato said.

Mayor John G. Ducey of Brick also said he has requested that state legislators look into passing a law that would give an amnesty period to residents who have raised their homes.

(Elevated - See Page 5)

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Elevated:

Continued From Page 4 “Without a state law there is no mechanism in place for a town to give this amnesty to its residents,” Ducey said.

Toms River tax assessor Richard Kenny said that changes in assessment due to any type of construction are based on the completed construction project.

“The reason for the construction is basically irrelevant to the assessment valuation process,” he said.

“After construction is completed, a field inspector from this office visits the property to collect the assessment data on the new construction. That data is then entered into our computer-aided appraisal file to calculate a new assessment on the building,” Kenny explained.

The tax assessor’s office does not simply increase an assessment a certain number of dollars just because the home has been elevated. All property characteristics are taken into consideration, he said.

Moran, of Stafford, said the assessment from elevated homes could also reflect a lower assessment that occurred after the storm when

Board:

Continued From Page 1 board voted to keep John Lamela as its president and Stephanie Wohlrab as vice president. Both just completed their first year as board members.

Lamela thanked Cusanelli and White for their service as board members, and after Gagliardi and Haffner were sworn in, the two outgoing board members took seats in the audience.

The board secretary read the November election results and district Business Administrator James W. Edwards administered the oaths of office.

The board adopted the Code of Ethics for School Board Members and set the meeting dates for 2017.

The meetings, which have been held on a Thursday at the end of the month, have been moved up to a Thursday at the beginning of the month for 2017.

Board member and former board president Sharon Cantillo asked why the meetings were changed.

“When they’re held on the last Thursday of the month we can get the financials,” she said.

Business Administrator Edwards said the financials would be available within a six-week period.

“We used to get them within four weeks, now we’ll get them within six weeks,” said Edwards.

“For example, you would get the December financials on February 9.”

As part of the reorganization meeting, the

Snow:

Continued From Page 1 inches Point Pleasant: 6.5 inches Pine Beach: 5.5 inches Stafford: 8.6 inches Toms River: 7.3 inches Monmouth County Belmar: 7.7 inches Colts Neck: 6.5 inches Freehold Twp: 6.0 inches

–Photo by FEMA that home was labeled substantially damaged.

“Tax assessments were lowered, post-storm, to reflect the storm damage and decreased value in land, so there was an adjustment,” Morah said. “There is no question that once the houses are repaired they have a higher value than pre-storm. Also, four years have passed, so the assessments are based on recent sales in the area.”

As an example, if a Cape Cod-style home was assessed at $400,000 before the storm, it could be worth $500,000 after it is elevated. “The assessment would reflect that,” Moran said.

Moran said that recovery has gone much better than anyone could have imagined in 2012, and even though Beach Haven West has still not recovered, Stafford is still better off than some of the surrounding towns.

personnel who are allowed to sign checks for the district were named.

The president, board secretary and treasurer of school monies are empowered to sign all checks, drafts, notes, acceptances and more. The principals, assistant principals, board secretary and/or assistant business administrator are empowered to sign all checks for the high school and middle school student activities account. Each check must have two signatures.

The board secretary and assistant business administrator are empowered to sign all checks for the Elementary School Student Activity Account.

Former Brick High School Principal Dennis Filippone was named as the district affirmative action officer; Anne Marie Dayton was appointed as the District 504 Officer/Homeless Liaison; and Business Administrator James W. Edwards was appointed as the appointing authority and district public agency compliance officer.

There were no board comments nor public comments before Lamela adjourned the meeting.

The Board of Education meeting dates are on the following Thursdays: February 9, March 3, April 6, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 2, and December 14.

The 2018 Reorganization Meeting has been set for January 4. All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the auditorium of Brick High School.

All board meetings are recorded and may be viewed by visiting mms.brickschools.org.

Howell: 7.3 inches Long Branch: 8.0 inches Marlboro: 6.8 inches The National Weather Service said the totals are unofficial observations compiled from social media postings to the NWS Mount Holly Facebook page, trained Skywarn spotters and the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow network.

For a closer look at the previous storm and the current forecast, visit the NWS Mount Holly page at weather.gov/phi.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER Bail Reform In New Jersey New Jersey’s new bail system has a multitude of unresolved issues. Described by one commentator as “massive,” there are serious questions as to whether its costs can be covered, much less achieve the savings originally promised. Moreover, there is doubt as to whether this creation from Governor Christie, backed by legislative approval, is actually a fairer system than the one it replaced.

On the issue of cost and savings, three separate bar associations are suing the state Supreme Court over fee increases intended in part to support bail reform.

In addition, the New Jersey Association of Counties recently filed an action with the Council on Local Mandates, alleging that the new bail reform law was, by definition, an unfunded mandate and should therefore be struck down.

Then came a report from the state’s attorney general indicating there was no way to know what bail reform would cost until some undetermined future point in time after it is implemented.

The attorney general was also unable to establish that there would be sufficient savings to cover costs to local and state governments.

In the meantime, a number of county officials have

made public statements suggesting it is unlikely that the savings will cover the costs.

Regarding fairness, the lynchpin of the reforms is a computerized risk-assessment that is supposedly fairer to defendants by attempting to predict behavior.

The race neutrality of such assessments has come under serious question. Also, these risk determinations are not based on the current system, which looks at what a defendant is accused of doing in that particular case and setting bail based on that along with supplementary factors. Rather, the computer completely erodes the presumption of innocence.

It is far worse than a conduct-based system because the risk instrument weights prior conduct that cannot be undone, such as the age of an individual when they were first arrested or if they have had any prior criminal convictions – or how many.

In addition, it has been pointed out that, in some cases, the time it takes to assess a defendant can restrain their liberty longer than would have been previously necessary. In the old system, a cash or surety bond could have been posted and the individual freed.

Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition

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Require Dog Microchipping We’re pleased to note that our town of Jackson has earned a good reputation for being animal friendly in many ways, as witness the recent Jackson Council legislation controlling unlimited dog breeding. Jackson also provides a collection bin in the municipal building for donations to the facility on Freemont Avenue, a much-needed pet food pantry at the Public Works Building, required rabies shots and of course the annual dog licensing rule.

We u rge the Cou ncil to take another step toward benefiting animals, owners and taxpayers by re qu i r i ng st e r i l i z at ion and microchipping of all dogs as they are presented for licensing and rabies shots. Cat owners should also be e ncou r age d t o sterilize and microchip their felines at low rates, perhaps by having several annual Pet Fair Days.

T hose si mple r ules would shar ply decrease the volume of surrendered cats and dogs who a re unwanted and abandoned.

Cats and dogs who are sterilized live longer, are far healthier and cost their humans less in vet fees.

Ja ck son shou ld once again take the leadership role in Ocean County by mand ati ng such a pro gressive program.

Susan Addelston Jackson

Letters To The Editor Silent Majority Plan To Preserve Finally Speaking Wetlands The two opposing views Good For on law enforcement i n Environment, t he D e c e mb e r 24 e d iCommunity tion Letter to the Editor are a perfect example of t he d i f fe r e nt opi n ion s that society has on law en forcement. T he pro law enforcement view is short, concise and to the point. It is this portion of society, the silent majority, which realizes that without law enforcement there will be lawlessness and chaos.

The anti-law enforcement view is longwinded, contradictory and full of unnecessary filler in an at t e mpt t o sou nd convincing and educated. It is this por tion of society, the vocal minority, which is un happy with everything that law enfo r c e m e nt d o e s . T h e y are the portion of society who complai n because the officer did not wipe his feet while searching their house for a burglar or a motorist who gives a disapproving look and a nasty comment after given a break by an officer for a traffic violation and still posts the interaction on social media.

I for one am glad that the silent majority is beginning to wake up and starting to let the vocal mi nor it y k now enough i s e nou g h . T h a n k you to all law enforcement officers.

Tony Graft Toms River

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An area of coastal wetlands located in the Holgate section of Long Beach Island that was impacted by flooding during Hurricane Sandy is under plans for preser vation. The DEP h a d fo r m e rly a l lowe d the change of a wetlands boundary in a section of Long Beach Island to permit development in this f lood prone area further putting people at risk. The Sierra Club opposed this proposal because it would further threaten surrounding residents during the next storm and develop over an environmentally sensitive area. Wetlands act an important part of flood protection and help reduce the flood hazard level. These wetlands also protect water quality, while recharging the aquifer and offer an important natural habitat.

We support the Trust for Public Land preserving the Holgate wetlands because it will help protect the area during future storm events and prevent flooding.

The plan to preserve coastal wetlands in Holgate is good for the environment and the community. By preserving this property, it will protect people and proper ty at risk during future storm surges. This is an environmentally sensitive area that is subject to flooding and helps serve as a buffer to absorb storm surges. As the population of coastal communities keeps growing, the potential for disaster will be greater, which is why we need to buy out flood prone properties and move development away from the water’s edge.

We need a comprehensive approach do deal with climate change to lessen the impacts on storms along our coast. Instead the administration is doing the opposite and promoting more development, which is

why preserving this property is important.”

Instead of learning the lessons from Hurricane Sandy, the proposal to develop this property was a disaster waiting to happen. The DEP clearly sold out the environment to developers by rubberstamping permits for this development. That is why it is important that this property is protected so the surrounding community does not experience as much flooding and damage.

The approval of permits to develop this property shows DEP has continued to deny climate change science and sea level rise, which is making more people vulnerable during the next storm. We need to preserve this property because the Christie Administration rather protect developer’s interest instead of protecting people and the environment along the shore.

Jeff Tittel NJ Sierra Club

Cannabis Dispensary Licenses A Sham New Jersey and New York’s medical cannabis systems aren’t working for patients, and the few licensed dispensaries only serve to inflate the prices paid by patients, as well as to incentivize the states to prevent home growing to preserve retail sales tax revenue.

The state governments and the dispensary investors are laughing all the way to the bank with their sham monopoly dispensary programs, where a few will profit and the sick masses will overpay.

Well-connected allies of Governor Chris Christie received these federally illegal licenses in New Jersey, which spells corruption in itself.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office should open an investigation into the awarding of dispensary licenses and other potential corruption tied to dispensaries to New Jersey and New York.

Eric Hafner Toms River

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

From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders: Freeholders Support Senior Services Such As Meal Delivery

OCEA N COU N T Y – About 1,000 meals a day leave the kitchens of Community Services Inc. and head to the homes of homebound seniors living in Ocean County.

“That meal is the lifeline for so many of the seniors that call Ocean County home,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director 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 w it h C o m mu n it y S e rvices Inc., Lakewood, to continue providing 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 mission is not only 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, these services are key to allowi ng ou r sen iors a good quality of life,” Vicari said. “I applaud my colleagues on the board and the staff at the Off ice of Senior Ser vices

Freeholders Cheer YankeesComcast Agreement; Still Call On Cable Company To Credit Customers For Missed Season

OCEA N COU N T Y – While the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders cheered an agreement bet ween Comcast a nd t he Y ES Ne t wor k that will return Yankees ga mes to ma ny telev isions this season, they stopped short of calling the settlement a complete win for fans.

The Freeholders are still asking Comcast to issue customer credits for the loss of the YES Network for the entire 2016 baseball season.

“Comcast saved more t h a n $ 4.8 m i l l ion la st year by not paying for the rights to broadcast Yankees games. This money shou ld b e r e t u r n e d t o cu stomer s i n t he for m of a credit,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said.

Vicari said the Freeholders repeatedly called on the telecommunications giant to issue the credits la st ye a r a nd re newe d

t hei r ef for t soon af t e r t he Comcast-Y ES Network agreement was announced this week.”

In a January 5 letter to Robert F. Smith, regional vice-president of Community Investment, the Fr e ehold e r s r eit e r at e d their request.

“We believed then, and still believe today, that t h i s m o n e y s h o u ld b e r et u r ne d t o cu st ome r s through a credit in each bill,” the Freeholders said in the letter. “Comcast customers continued to pay a monthly fee for the YES Network as part of their normal cable bill yet did not enjoy the channel for more than a year. It is not fair that your company profited from the loss of a service that many of our residents had come to depend on.”

Vicar i said watchi ng baseball and other sports is a quality of life issue, and is especially important to senior citizens.

“I know many seniors w h o w a t c h s p o r t s e very night.” he said. “It’s entertainment that they s h o u l d n o t h a ve b e e n depr ived of because of corporate greed. Now is the time for Comcast to make amends and issue a credit.”

The agreement between Comcast and YES will ret u r n Ya n ke e s ga me s to local telev isions by the st ar t, or early into the 2017 season, which begins in April.

Basketball fans will also benefit because Brooklyn Nets games will also resume broadcasting at the same time. “ W h i l e we , a n d a l l sports fans, look forward to watching the upcoming season, that doesn’t mean the ordeal of 2016’s blackout should be forgotten,” said Freeholder Deput y Director Ger r y P. Little. “Comcast needs to step up to the plate and issue those credits.”

for making certain these programs and services for seniors are in place and easily accessible.”

The cost of the congregate meal contract is $782,173 while the home delivered and weekend/holiday meal contracts 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 County,” Vicari said. “For the past 18 months we worked vigorously to make certain everyone who qualifies receives a meal. The continued support of this board is helping to make sure our seniors are assisted.”

Community Services Inc. plans to provide 52,000 c o ng r eg a t e m e a l s a n d more than 240,600 home delivered meals in 2017.

As of the end of November, 256,000 meals have already been delivered in 2016.

“The need in Ocean County is great,” Vicari said.

“Nutrition will continue

to be a priority issue for this county as the demand for home delivered meals grows 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 hospital in New Jersey exceeds $2,500,” Vicari said. “Providing meals for one year at a cost of about $2,236 is priceless when you think about all the benefits 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.

Community Services Inc. also will provide 31,140 client suppor t contacts such as community outreach, benefit screening, transportation, and lang uage t ranslat ion. T he contract for those services totals $478,749.

In addition, Com munit y Ser vices Inc. will also provide the evidence based Ch ronic Disease Self-Management program to 200 individuals. There will be a targeted effort to specifically reach those with diabetes. The amount of this contract is $40,895.

“These contracts address a critical need,” Vicari said. “According to our recent nutrition screening fi ndings, 73 percent of the congregate meal site participants are at moderate to high nutritional risk and 94 percent of the home delivered meals’ clients are at moderate to high nutritional risk.

“Good nutrition is a key factor in keeping our seniors healthy and out of e me r ge n c y r o om s a nd 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.”

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Brick Township Chamber Of Commerce Hires New Executive Director

BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its new Executive Director, the 2017 Board of Directors, and the new President of the Chamber, who will collectively lead the Chamber’s activities in the upcoming year.

After the retirement of the Chamber’s longtime Executive Director Michele Eventoff on December 16, a new Executive Director, Jessica Burrell, has been appointed to lead the Chamber of Commerce. A marketer with a proven track record, Burrell will be heading up the Chamber’s office at 270 Chambers Bridge Road as of December 19.

“My experiences with the Chamber over the last two and a half weeks have already demonstrated a great sense of community, acceptance, and promise for future growth in our town. I look forward to getting to know, working with, and assisting our members and future members, and in making Brick even better for businesses and consumers than it is today,” she said.

Another change to the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce is the promotion of Chelle Hulse, a favorite of Chamber members and Board members alike. Chelle has been promoted to Operations Manager of the Chamber, and will assume greater responsibilities as they pursue additional member services, outreach

and programs for members and the community.

Chelle has contributed greatly to the Chamber for over four years.

The 2017 Board of Directors was sworn in December 8 at the Chamber’s 60th Anniversary Gala, held at the Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. The installation of the 2017 Board was presented by the Master of Ceremonies, a past Chamber President and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, Richard Lau. The 2017 Board includes First Vice President Gene-Anne Pesano of Circles of Love, Second Vice President Brian Mirsky of Veranda Technologies, Secretary Michael Conti of Assured Mortgage Bankers Corporation, and Treasurer Kerri Buckley of The Buckley Insurance Group and most recent Past President Jeff Bevacqua of Joe’s Service Center. Past Chamber President Tom Addalia, of Flowers

by Addalia, had the honor of swearing in the 2017 Chamber President Cindy Mirabella of Wingman Planning.

“It is an honor to be able to help our member businesses succeed and thrive by providing innovative marketing services, educational opportunities, and a welcoming community that is eager to listen to and share new ideas,” Mirabella stated, “Local business is serious business, and know that the Chamber of Commerce succeeds when our members succeed.”

Dottie’s House Seeks Volunteers

BRICK – Dottie’s House’s mission includes making a difference and improving the quality of life to women and children who have survived domestic violence. Volunteers tie directly into that mission, as they play an integral role in making a difference through their service work.

To volunteer, complete the volunteer application and return it to the office. They are currently looking for volunteers to babysit in the evenings: Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Volunteers will be required to obtain fingerprints from their local police departments.

Dottie’s House is also looking for volunteers to join its committees and help plan, coordinate and implement 2017 special events.

Once they receive the application, they will contact the volunteer to discuss their volunteer interests.

The volunteer form can be found at dottieshouse.org/form.

For more information, call 732-262-2009.

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BRICK – The Brick Township Police offered residents these safety tips.

Always lock house doors. Doors should be made from strong wood or metal and should be locked with a deadbolt.

Keep windows locked, even on the second story. Install guards on windows that prevent them from being raised more than a few inches.

Keep at least one light on a timer when going out. Leave a television or radio on as well.

On the outside of the home install motion sensor lights. Keep them high enough so burglars will not be able to unscrew the light bulbs.

Take pictures or a video of all valuables and document all of the serial numbers. Keep this documentation in a secure place.

Those who witness any suspicious activity around the home or neighborhood, report it to the police immediately.

Residents can contact the Brick Police Department at 732-262-1100

Historical Society Donations

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society, established in 1950, is an all-volunteer I.R.S. approved 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. All contributions made by individuals, corporations, and foundations to the Society are tax deductible and

go completely toward the support and sustainability of the Society’s museum, research center, archives, and grounds. There are no paid employees.

To make a donation, contact the society at 732-341-1880.

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BlueClaws To Host Job Fair

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will be holding their annual job fair on February 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. where the team will be interviewing applicants for part-time, seasonal positions. These positions will run from April through the conclusion of the season in September.

“Our gameday staff members play a vital role in the overall success of our operation,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “This event is of vital importance for us in helping to find staffers that possess the skills, attitude, and work ethic necessary to be a successful BlueClaws team member.”

At the Job Fair, the team will be interviewing for the following positions: Ushers, Security, Parking Attendants, Food & Beverage (including concession stand employees, back-of-house staff, runners, vendors, and portable operators), Bat Boys, Kids Zone Staffers, Clean Team, Ticket Tackers, Production Staffers, Promotions Staffers, and Merchandise.

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members have been with the club since their 2001 inception.

Job Applications: Applications can be found at milb.com/documents/4/8/8/107807488/ Gameday_Staff_Application_ct2lwck8. pdf. Fill out this application and this interested positions form. They can be brought to the Job Fair itself and filling them out in advance will expedite the interview process.

All of the positions being offered will pay $8.44/hour and all applicants must be at least 16 years of age (Bat Boys may be 15 years of age).

It is highly recommended that interested applicants come to the Job Fair itself and are encouraged to arrive early. Interviews will be conducted in the order in which the applicants arrive.

Positions are extremely limited, but all that attend will receive an interview.

With any questions regarding the Job Fair, please call the main office at 732-901-7000 option 3.

Lighthouse International Film Festival Submissions Open

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Lighthouse International Film Festival opened film submissions for its upcoming festival.

All fees and categories are listed on the website, lighthousefilmfestival.org.

Su b m i s sio n s a r e b ei ng a c c e pt e d through March 24.

The notification date is April 28.

The festival is June 8 through 11.

The festival gives the Golden Lighthouse award as selected by that year’s festival jury, as well as an audience award for best feature and best short film. Festival juries are comprised of filmmakers and industry professionals.

The LIFF jury is normally comprised primarily of filmmakers who participated in previous years of the festival.

To be eligible for entry, films must have been completed after January 1, 2016. Films shorter than 40 minutes will be eligible for the short film competition, and f ilms over 40 minutes are eligible for the feature film competition.

The festival takes place on Long Beach Island.

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Fishing Flea Market

TOMS R I V ER – T he New Jersey Beach Buggy Association and Toms River South High School Fishing Club will be cohosting the 2017 Fishing Flea Market on January 28 in the Toms River South High School cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests should use the Melrose Drive entrance that is off Hooper Avenue.

General admission is $3. Children 12 and younger enter free.

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Dune Project Contract Expected This Month

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A long-awaited project to replenish dunes and widen the beach will likely see a bid awarded January 15, a step that officials said could mean nonstop dredging and construction on the barrier island thereafter.

Toms River Councilman George Wittmann said it is unclear as to which street contractors would start on, as the bid process allowed each bidder to name where they would start and how they’d proceed. The project is for the entire length of the barrier island, save for a portion of Island Beach State Park, and stretches from the Manasquan Inlet to South Seaside Park.

The Corps received three bids for the project, ranging from $128.8 million to $178.4 million. Expected to begin this spring, the work would create 25-foot tall dunes and 200-foot-wide beaches.

Wittmann, giving remarks during Toms River Township’s annual reorganization meeting, said the Army Corps of Engineers dune project would be a defining one for the year ahead, and one that could bring necessary protection to the barrier island and the mainland, which saw much destruction from Superstorm Sandy.

He said the council, mayor and administrators pushed hard to expedite the project, though met with roadblocks such as litigation elsewhere along the project and a hold-up for easements.

“We’re all past this now… and we can look forward to this,” Wittmann said. In 2013 the township had secured its easements from the many property holders along the barrier island neighborhoods of the northern beaches, Normandy Beach and Ortley Beach, often

having to track down members of beach associations.

Councilwoman Maria Maruca said the contract parameters mean the winning bidder has to start work within 90 days of the bid opening.

“Then we should be full speed ahead,” said Maruca, whose ward includes beachfront Toms River neighborhoods. “I know we’ve been hearing about it but we’re really close to the finish line and I’m looking forward to the press conference announcing bids have been awarded.”

“I think it’s the most important project for 2017 and we’ve talked about it for four years and it’s finally on the cusp of being improved,” Wittmann said.

He warned though that dredging and other large-scale equipment necessary for the project will likely be a 24-hour operation resulting in noise and some beach closures throughout the construction period.

“We are all now just waiting for the dredge boats to get down there and through their sand on the beach,” Wittmann said. “They’ll be pumping sand and there will be bulldozers and the next step will be hearing about complaints over engine noise.”

However, Wittmann said ultimately these things will result in protections that weren’t there before, and would be maintained by the Corps every five years.

“At the end of the day, we’ll have a 200foot barrier that isn’t there now,” said the councilman. “And that will do a number of things, including providing the protection for barrier island and the shore communities on the mainland side of Toms River and other towns. It’s a critical project and I’m glad that we’re seeing it get through.”

Brick Hero Awards

BRICK – The third annual Brick Hero Awards will be held on January 20 at 7 p.m. at Brick Township High School on Chambers Bridge Road. The event will include performances by local school choirs, theatres, dance studios and more.

The event honors Brick residents and businesses that make a daily effort to make the community a better place. The Awards are a collaborative effort

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The goal of the Brick Hero Awards is to create a school and community effort to award acts of kindness and put those who actively do good deeds in the spotlight.

Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults through brownpapertickets.com.

For questions or further information, contact Enspritied Projects Director and Founder, Colleen Finnegan, at colleen@enspiritedprojects.org.

Saturday Matinee: The BFG

LAVALLETTE – The Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library will show “The BFG” at noon on January 14. The library is located at 112 Jersey City Ave. The tale of a young girl, the Queen of England and a benevolent giant known as the BFG (Mark Rylance), who set out to capture the evil, man-eating giants who have been invading the world. Stephen Spielberg directs a visually stunning film based on the book by Roald Dahl.

The movie is rated PG and runs 117 minutes.

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Southern Campus Presents January Events

LAKEWOOD – The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus has these January events.

All Cancers Support Group, January 16, 23 and 30 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This free, professionally run support group provides a safe place for individuals dealing with any type of cancer. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Regis-

tration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Gentle Yoga, January 16, 23 and 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. Gentle yoga classes for men and women of all ages who are affected by cancer will be offered. Appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners, gentle yoga classes will help participants learn how to increase flexibility, range of motion, energy and relaxation. Cancer Support Community

located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood.

Registration is required by calling 732-9236090. Medical clearance is required for those currently undergoing active cancer treatments.

Exercise for Strength, January 16, 23 and 30 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. This workout group is designed to improve energy and increase endurance and flexibility. Sneakers are re-

quired. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Relaxation and Guided Imagery, January 16, 23 and 30 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. This program is open to those affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Support Community, located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Coffee and a Craft, January 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Escape the winter weather with a warm cup of coffee and a craft. This program is designed to decrease stress. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Bingo Blast, January 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

All those affected by a cancer diagnosis are invited to come play bingo and have a blast.

Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

New Year, New You, January 25 from noon to 1 p.m. The program “New Year, New You,” a free Snack & Learn food demonstration will teach easy ways to develop a healthy diet for 2017. Participants can sample a recipe and learn how small changes can lead to huge health benefits. The program is led by Jennifer Klein, Registered Dietitian with Perlmutter ShopRite. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Elks Party To Benefit Homeless Vets

BRICK – The kick-off party for the 2017 NJ State Elks Jim Hall Memorial Homeless Veterans Benefit honoring NJ Elks president Richard Bard will take place on March 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2491 Hooper Ave. The party will help raise funds for homeless vets.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes food, refreshments, live music by Devils Harvest, vendors, a 50/50 and more.

To request tickets or for further information, contact Kevin O’keefe at 732-233-8873, Bernie Neuhaus at 732-539-5882, George Struble at 732-558-1812, or Joel Netzel at 732-495-5495.

World Music Concert At Library

LAKEWOOD – SiriOm Singh is a devotional musician, singer/ songwriter and percussionist.

He will offer an evening of kirtan - a traditional devotional practice, in which a musician with audience participation sings uplifting spiritual texts and mantras. SiriOm’s music combines many world traditions, from reggae to folk, gospel to blues. The audience is encouraged to participate.

The event will take place at the Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library on January 15 at 2 p.m. The library is located at 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Senior Outreach Services Offers Many Programs

BRICK – Senior Outreach Services is located at 373 Adamston Road in the VFW Post 8867 Building. Senior Outreach Services Center offers many different programs and activities.

One of the newest programs offered by Senior Outreach Services is the Walking Club.

Every Wednesday, the Walking Club meets at the Drum Point Sports Complex at 9:30 a.m. for an hour of walking. Use the new exercise stations while there. The stations include equipment that can be used by people of all ages and fitness levels. Bring some comfortable clothes and a bottle of water.

Another recent addition to the schedule of activities is Zumba. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. Classes are geared for the active older adult at a beginners and intermediate level. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

For bookworms, Senior Outreach Services offers a monthly book club called

the Book Nook. The club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a book they selected to read.

Call 732-920-8686 and ask for Patti. She will let readers know what book the club is reading at that time.

Senior Outreach Services also shows movies every Thursday at noon. Call each month to fi nd out what movies are scheduled. They are also listed on the BTV Bulletin Board every month.

Senior Outreach Services also hosts informative and entertaining events every month. To register for these programs, call 732-920-8686.

All of the programs and events are free to attend with many having suggested donations. All donations are used to improve the programs and services offered.

To learn more about what Brick Senior Outreach Services offers to residents ages 60 and over, call 732-920-8686. Download a monthly schedule of activities at the township’s website at bricktownship.net.

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What an incredible year for pharmaceuticals. In 2016, many new and useful medications got FDA approved. My articles are syndicated worldwide, but I’m only listing English drug names so please ask your local pharmacist to translate the medication name for your country.

Happy New Year everyone!

Love, Suzy Anthim (Obiltoxaximab), Rx, Injection The Anthrax drug! While no one intentionally inhales Anthrax, the reality is that bioterrorism exists and could very well occur. So the FDA approved this injectable drug to help people who have been exposed from infected animals, contaimated animal products or from an intentional release of anthrax spores from a terrorist attack.

Once infected, irreversible damage and death usually occur, and Anthim is used to neutralize the toxin produced by Bacillus Anracis (a.k.a. Anthrax).

Xiidra (Lifitegrast), Rx, eye drops I believe in using DHA and other healthy fatty acids and natural “tear” drops to relieve dry eyes, but if you want a medication, Xiidra is now available. It blocks a protein and essentially makes you tear up more. The most common side effects are eye irritation or blurred vision and weirdly, an unusual taste sensation (termed dysgeusia) even though the drops are going into your eyes.

Adlyxin (lixisenatide), Rx, Injection This is a once-daily shot for adults with Type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise. It’s in the same category as another GLP-1 agonists like Victoza, Byetta and others. These drugs slow the speed at which food is digested and leaves the stom-

ach, so you might say they are inducing a temporary gastroparesis which can lead to digestive problems. Consider my my book on diabetes for natural options, Diabetes Without Drugs, Rodale 2010.

Nuplazid (Pimavanserin), Rx, oral tablets No one with Parkinson’s ever expects their mind to be affected, but the brain is definitely impacted and may cause hallucinations, delusions, emotional problems, altered mental status and cognitive difficulties. Nuplazid is a drug that helps treat hallucinations and delusions specifically associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Syndros (dronabinol), Rx, oral This is a liquid formulation of the pharmaceutical (not naturally derived) cannabinoid compound called “dronabinol.”

This does not grow on Earth but it is the drug version of THC, which is one of the components of pot (marijuana). Everyone knows that pot gives you the munchies, and it’s no different with this drug version called dronabinol. It can help with people who have experienced weight loss due to AIDS/HIV or chemotherapy during cancer treatment.

Briviact (Brivaracetam), Rx, oral tablets This drug is taken by mouth (not injection) and it’s used to treat partial onset seizures in adolescents and adults. It doesn’t cure epilepsy, however the dr ugs has been shown to reduce frequency, which can be very helpful while the cause of seizures is being discovered. Side effects vary, but mostly fatigue, nausea and dizziness.

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With House Raising, Owners Face “Unfair” Value Increase

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Having seen Superstor m Sandy damage and al ready facing the expensive tasks of raising their homes to required heights, homeowners would then be reassessed, in what officials said is an unfair situation that amounts to penalizing them for complying with standards.

“Sandy is the gift that keeps on giving,” said Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato, hoping the state will craft legislation to offer a tax abatement to those impacted.

The space created underneath a home after a home is raised to new f lood elevation heights is seen as a taxable property value and becomes part of a new tax assessment for the homeowner, Amato said. The homeowner faces additional value assessment if they’ve enclosed this area with a cement foundation for example.

“They will be taxed on this, but they didn’t ask for this,” Amato said.

He and the Berkeley Council are hoping to see a lessened impact on these homeow ners, si m ila r to leg islat ion enacted in New York, where this added property value wouldn’t take hold until five more years down the line.

“At the same time Sandy hit us, FEMA came out with their new f lood maps and then after going through the information we have several homeowners who are forced to raise their home because of the new f lood maps. Essentially if they don’t raise their home, they can get st uck with outrageous f lood insurance bills,” said Amato. “So here is FEMA making these homeowners raise their homes, so they have to pay, but what it’s doing is now that their home is being raised it’s creating additional taxable space.”

The Berkeley mayor said he sought the advice of township department heads but also the taxpayers’ association to try and figure out what, if anything, could be done.

“I had a long conversation with our tax attorney and with our assessor and with the Berkeley Township Taxpayer Association, and found that other states in order to address this do a short-term abatement, so that when these homes are raised because of new f lood elevations that the current assessment on the home will stay and last for about five years,” Amato said.

However, “right now in New Jersey there is no legislative mechanism to do this,” he added. He asked council to approve a resolution that is “essentially asking the legislature to come up with a tax abatement process for those affected homeowners by Sandy who were essentially forced to raise their home, and give them a little bit of tax

abatement for up to five years. So at least they can plan.”

Berkeley resident Sam Cammarato said he is concer ned that the f lood elevat ion maps a re st il l subje ct to change, adding to the unfairness of the situation: “We still don’t know what is going to happen with these f lood maps.

FEMA could come in and say well you elevated it, but g uess what, it’s not enough. That is a possibility.”

The issue is one faced by Sandy-impacted properties and those near water.

“To those of us who are still living with it everyday, and those of use who are still trying to get back into their homes, It’s like it’s happened yesterday,” he said. “We had to contend with not just the storm, but insurance companies, FEMA, unscrupulous contractors…but after all that and contending with all that, we now have to contend with the tax assessor.”

Cam marato said many who are raising their homes are doing so not because they want to but because they are essentially being forced to by ever-changing f lood insurance mandates.

“We were forced by law to raise our homes, creating t ax-assessed space underneath our homes that we didn’t want in the first place,” he said. “And yet the tax assessor is going to say you are going to be assessed higher for that space.”

In many cases these homeowners are not even living in their homes, as they are significantly damaged and awaiting elevation, he said.

The issue is not one only faced by Berkeley residents, as residents across S a n d y- i m p a c t e d a r e a s , a n d t h o s e coming into new FEM A f lood map re com mend at ion s, f i nd t hem selves candidates for home elevation projects.

For example, in Toms River, off icials have issued 1,156 per mits and completed 781 for home elevation this year. There were also 250 residential elevators installed since the stor m, officials said.

In Brick, the number of home elevations was 1,129 elevation per mits with 707 completed as of the fourth anniversary of the storm in October.

Amato is hoping local legislators can craft and approve legislation to provide the abatement.

For Berkeley, “we will not be losing a ny r at able s be cau se what eve r t he house value is today will continue to be the house value. It’s just that after five years – if the law is adopted – then after 5 years that additional space that the homeowner didn’t want would then be put on the books,” said Amato. “So we are just t r ying to help our Sandy-impacted homeowners and maritime homeowners.”

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At the public hearing the applicant is required to make a detailed presentation to the Board and its professionals. That presentation depending on the complexities and relief requested may require plans, aerial photos, color renderings, any variety of reports calculations or studies, and/or architectural plans to be presented. These exhibits are prepared prior to the hearing usually by the expert who performed the study or drafted the plan. They are placed on display board and many times smaller individual packets can be made to hand out to the Board for easier review. These exhibits are marked by the Secretary for identification purposes on the record and moved into evidence.

It is required that any relief that the Applicant is requesting from the local design regulations or zoning ordinance, in the form of a design waiver or variance, requires expert testimony to be presented to the Board from a professional engineer, planner or architect. Therefore, at the beginning of the hearing each of the Applicant’s experts are sworn in and must place their credentials on the record and ask the Board to accept their testimony as an expert.

Then the Applicant’s attorney and each expert go through a series of specific and detailed questions in order for the proper proofs to be placed on the record that will substantiate the granting of each relief requested. These questions will vary from

the current location, zone and use of the property to the benefits that the new proposed development will provide to the surrounding area. The expert will also testify as to how the application comports with the local zoning ordinances, zoning plan and master plan, or that any deviation from the same will provide a benefit that outweighs any potential detriment. The Board members, Board professionals and members of the public will also be afforded the opportunity to ask the Applicant’s experts questions.

The hearing is open to the public and interested individual shave the right to listen and even participate in the hearing. An interested party may speak either in favor or against the application. If that interested party has a strong objection to the application they too may retain legal counsel, and experts to provide testimony to the Board to contradict the testimony of the Applicant’s experts. After all the testimony is completed and all comments are placed on the record the Board closes the public portion and begins the deliberation process.

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Continued From Page 1 $5,000 per car, and with some 40 to 50 township patrol cars, it is more costly than body cameras, and the car videos are limited to where the car is facing.

“Car videos are great for motor vehicle stops, (driving under the influence stops), and pursuits, and down the road we might incorporate them,” Pedersen said.

Most of the body cameras have 8 to 10 hours of battery power, and they are always recording, but the video is not being saved until the officer hits the record button.

“They would ‘record’ as soon as they’re

dispatched; for every call, as soon as they get into the car to respond, they would turn it on and it stays on for the entire incident, whether it’s 15 minutes or 2 hours,” Reinhard said.

If the officer makes an arrest, the camera would be in “record” mode until the arrestee is brought into headquarters and processed, he said.

Videos made during motor vehicle stops would be saved for 90 days; more serious offenses such as DUIs would be saved for 10 years; a video of something like a homicide or a shooting could be held forever, Reinhard said.

Most cameras can record six to nine hours, he said. However, there are no en-

hancements for lighting at night.

The placement of the cameras is personal preference, but it should be centered somewhere between the officer’s chest and belt, and directed towards what the officers sees. The cameras also record sound, Pedersen said.

The patrol officers and traffic safety officers who are equipped with the cameras would follow guidelines that spell out when they can and cannot be used, he said.

“For example, if they get a general fi rst aid call and someone has a medical condition, they wouldn’t use the cameras in order to protect privacy,” Pedersen said.

“They wouldn’t use them for routine calls in schools, hospitals, places of worship

or treatment facilities unless there was something like a disorderly person at the hospital, then they would turn the camera on, but redaction software would block out the other faces.”

The body cameras would be in addition to other mandatory police equipment, which includes an expandable baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, a fi rearm with two extra magazines (each officer has a total of 40 bullets), a radio (with an optional shoulder microphone), and a bulletproof vest, which they wear all the time, Pedersen explained.

“I think the officers are looking forward to the new technology. Why not have a true record from start to fi nish?” Reinhard said.

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OCL Puppet Players Present: The Princess And The Pony

BRICK – The Brick Library will host the OCL Puppet Players, who will present “The Princess and the Pony,” on January 18 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The library is located at 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

Regist ration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org. Registration holds a space for five minutes after the scheduled start

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Princess Pinecone’s birthday is coming up. She would like nothing more than to have a new pony.

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Links With The Masters

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library Foundation will host “Links with the Masters” at the headquarters, 101 Washington St., Toms River, on January 27.

Get ready for an evening of drinks, great food and sportsmanship as they play a round of mini golf throughout the library.

The event is open to people 21 and older.

Golf attire is suggested but not required.

Cocktails start at 7 p.m., followed by a Shotgun Start at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $25 to $2,500.

To register, visit secure.qgiv.com/for/oclf/ event/778713/.

Country Night At Brick Elks Lodge

BRICK – Country Night at the Brick Elks Lodge 2151 will take place on January 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. The lodge is located at 2491 Hooper Ave. The cost is $20 per person, which includes a country buffet and music by Due

South. Cash bar.

For tickets or more information, call Joan at 732-297-0331, Danielle at 732674-6759 or Denise at 732-599-1519.

Tickets may also be purchased at the bar.

Reference USA At OC Library

OCEAN COUNTY – Need a phone number or address for a long lost friend in Arizona, a doctor in Alaska or a list of shoe manufacturers in Kansas? Reference USA can help.

This resource is a collection of residential,

business, and health directories for the U.S. and Canada that can be searched in a variety of ways.

Guests can directly access this site at referenceusa.com/Static/Home.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of Januay 14-January 20.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A neat desk indicates a disciplined mind, but some clutter might prove you are busy. Your work will benefit from orderliness and organization. Focus on establishing routines in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider your words carefully in the week to come. Routine conversations may be taken the wrong way and drive a wedge between you and others. Put off crucial agreements, and meetings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Flowers don’t bloom unless a little rain falls. The few frustrations you experience in the week ahead will be worth the result. Forge forward fearlessly but don’t spend money too freely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Steer clear of mean memes and disruptive debates. You may easily meet up with people suffering from chip-on-shoulder syndrome in the week ahead. You may be challenged to exert your authority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Remain alert to nuances. Even in the midst of difficulties you may derive valuable insights in the upcoming week. Even when jobs seem overwhelming you will learn something new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It is best to be sincere and to the point this week.

Focus on making the best of uncertain situations without getting flustered. If work was always fun, you would pay to do it and not the reverse.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel like a social diva that amuses others in the week to come but it is possible that not everyone is impressed by your antics.

People are easily provoked but may hide their animosity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brains and brawn create an unbeatable combination. Your financial ambitions can be realized in the week ahead if you persevere.

You can easily cope with heavy obligations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): To get where you want to go you must do what you like the least. No one ever said that achieving your ambitions would be fun.

Focus on putting forth your best efforts in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Quickly shifting conditions might shift your focus this week. Wait for better timing to enter into important agreements or make major investments. Family members may act unpredictably.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Snap decisions could be necessary this week, just don’t snap at those around you. Use tough-minded business tactics to fix problems. Don’t procrastinate about making a sincere apology.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hide and seek. You may veil your innermost thoughts with some people, but your sensitivity may emerge under the right circumstances.

Avoid making drastic financial decisions this week.

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This Year, Get Acquainted With A Grain From The Past

By Wolfgang Puck

I’ve made more than a few New Year’s resolutions in the past. And, like most people, I can probably count on one hand those I’ve successfully kept for more than a few weeks. But I’m happy to report that one I’ve managed to stick to has been to eat more healthfully - a goal with which so many of us struggle.

What I’ve learned is that the bigger any goal is, the harder it becomes to keep. Promise publicly that you’re going to revolutionize your daily diet overnight, or lose an enormous amount of weight quickly, and you increase the likelihood of failure. After all, with such lofty definitions of success, even one tiny slip-up can seem like disaster.

Set more reasonable goals, though, and you increase the chance that you can enjoy small victories that build your resolve almost every day. The result can be real, positive results.

Little changes in the way you eat can help you build a foundation for weight loss and more vital health. Decide to choose leaner cuts of meat, for example, or eat a low-fat vegetarian main dish once or more per week, or have fresh fruit for dessert, and you can gradually, successfully change your eating habits.

Even introducing a healthy new side dish can make a difference. Take, for example, my recipe for farro and root vegetable pilaf.

Farro, an ancient ancestor of wheat that you can find in the rice and grains section of many well-stocked supermarkets today, has a satisfying, earthy, nutty f lavor and a chewy texture that makes it a pleasure to eat. In the following recipe, it forms the foundation for an earthy, nutty, f lavorful side dish that is rich in fiber and other nutrients while being remarkably lean - with fewer than 25 percent of the calories coming from fat. Enjoy it in place of the usual buttered white rice or mashed potatoes you might usually ser ve, and you’re already on your way to a healthier diet.

The dish is remarkably f lexible, too. I often like to top it with grilled seafood, poultry or lean meat for a one-dish meal. You could add or substitute other hardy vegetables you like for those included in the pilaf here; and replace some or all of the water with vegetable stock or chicken stock to give the farro even more f lavor. Add different herbs or spices you prefer. And I like to use

leftovers, or an extra batch I cook at the same time, to serve cold as a salad, drizzling a low-fat dressing on top.

I hope you’ll feel inspired to make this healthy recipe one of your own. Who knows? It could become the start of a whole new healthy way of eating.

FARRO AND ROOT VEGETABLE PILAF Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if serving the pilaf cold 1 large organic carrot, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 large organic celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 pound (250 g) uncooked far ro, about 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) 2 quarts (2 L) water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, or julienned fresh basil leaves, or other leafy greens In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

When it is hot enough to swirl easily and shimmers slightly, add the diced carrot, celery, onion and fennel.

Saute until the vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes, taking care to stir frequently and adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent the vegetables from scorching before they’re done. If you like, stir in the garlic just until fragrant.

Add the farro to the pan and stir until it is lightly toasted, darkening slightly in color and giving off a nutty fragrance, about 1 minute. Add the water, season lightly to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pan, and simmer gently until the farro is tender but still slightly chewy, about 25 minutes.

Pour the farro-and-vegetable mixture into a fine-meshed strainer to drain off any excess liquid. Return the pilaf to the pot, cover, and keep warm until serving time.

To serve, taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, with a little more salt and pepper. Transfer it to a heated bowl. Garnish with the fresh herbs or greens and serve immediately.

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