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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn New Council Vice President Andrea Zapcic sworn in by Ducey, alongside her husband William Zapcic, who is a deacon and performed an invocation at the beginning of the meeting. By Judy Smestad-Nunn as vice president. BRICK — Art HalAfter Mayor John G. loran was named new Ducey administered council president and their Oaths of Office, A nd rea Zapcic was he made his opening named new council remarks. vice president during “We have 2016 officialthe 2017 Organiza- ly in the books, and it’s tional meeting, held on time now to look ahead January 10. to 2017,” Ducey began, Halloran replaced promising to “continue Paul Mummolo, who to make Brick Township served as council pres- a better and better place ident for two years, every single day.” and Zapcic replaced Some of the adminisMarianna Pontoriero, tration’s priorities and who served one year (Councils - See Page 5)

By Chris Christopher BRICK – Rick Handchen, Brick Township High School athletics director, will retire February 1. His retirement was approved by the Brick Township Board of Education on May 19. Handchen, a former Brick Township High School athlete, was the Green Dragons’ athletic director for six years. The school won several championships in football, ice hockey and girls bowling during his tenure. In 2015-16 the Green Dragons won the Shore Conference Class A South Sportsmanship Award. “I am very proud of that award,” Handchen said. “I would just like to be remembered for doing the job the right way - being fair. I hope I will be known as someone who was fair to all of coaches and all of the programs. I hope the athletics program is

better now than when I started here.” The East gym at Brick,

Handchen, a 1977 Brick graduate, played four years of varsity

Rich Handchen Photo courtesy Handchen t he Ha rold ( Ha n k) Handchen Gymnasium, will receive a new floor and new bleachers. It was dedicated in Handchen’s father’s honor in 1982. “It has been in bad shape for a while,” Handchen said. “I am looking forward to seeing the gym repaired before I retire.”

golf, three seasons of varsity boys soccer and two years of varsity ice hockey. He played golf each season under his father, Harold, the former Brick athletic director who died in 2006, His dad was the fi rst athletics director in the school’s history (1958-82). Young Handchen won

Board Shifts Back To More Transparent Format

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – After questions of transparency, the school board reverted to a previous system that allowed for immediate access to public documents. The Board of Education has gone back to the practice of attach-

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ing PDF files on agenda items to be voted on, after an outgoing member questioned why the practice had stopped. Former Board Member Karyn Cusanelli (whose term ended on December 31, 2016) said that PDF fi les had

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always been attached to agenda items for the public to review before a vote was taken, and she noticed the practice had stopped in recent months. Cusanelli asked if there had been a decision made to change the format.

Business Administrator James Edwards said the change had been made after a vendor complained that their contract, which contained a confidentiality clause, was on the board agenda and available for public view. (BOE - See Page 16)

(Retire - See Page 4)

$92M Dune Project Contract Awarded For Spring Start Date

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY — Wit h a cont r act i n place, work on constructing a dune and berm along the barrier

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the individual Ocean County Tournament golf title in 1977, leading the Green Dragons to the team crown. Brick won the Class A South golf championship during his junior and senior seasons. “My game is as good - if not better - than it was when I was playing in high school,” he said. Handchen graduated from Elon College (N.C.) with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Montclair State University. He received a supervisory certificate from New Jersey City University. He played golf and soccer at Elon. Handchen coached golf at Point Pleasant Beach and Brick Memorial. He coached boys and girls soccer as an assistant with

island from Manasquan Inlet to South Seaside Park would start this spring. The $92 million contract was awarded (Dune- See Page 16)

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Continued From Page 1 the Green Dragons and was the head ice hockey coach at Brick Memorial. With Handchen at the helm, the Mustangs lost to the Green Dragons in the championship game of the NJSI A A Public School Ice Hockey Tournament in the late 1990s. “I have always liked North Carolina,” he said. “When I graduated from Elon, there were not a lot of teaching openings in physical education,” he said. “If there were, I would have stayed dow n there. I k new if I came back here I could obtain a job between my dad and Warren Wolf (then the deputy superintendent of schools in the Brick Township School District). When Handchen retires, it mark the end of 30 1/2 years of employment by the district. “I am looking forward to retiring. I have enjoyed my time here, but I am just looking forward to moving south and either working if I want to work or playing golf if I want to play golf. It’s nice to have a choice. I was more or less waiting for (his daughter) Ashleigh to finish college. “What I would like to do down there is either start coaching golf or work for one of the universities like Duke, North Carolina State or North Carolina in athletics,” he said. “I have been thinking about

working part time for a big university. I don’t know the capacity. I want to be involved with athletics as athletics has been my life.” Handchen and his family will move to Pinehurst, N.C., a golf haven. The family’s home is near the Pinehurst Country Club. “From my house to the main clubhouse, it is about three-tenths of a mile,” said Handchen, a four-handicapper who plans to play in tournaments down south. “We got a good deal considering the location. We got lucky.” Handchen, 57, said his family has owned property in North Carolina for 16 years. Construction of a two-story, three-bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom house began last year. “It’s 2,900 square feet,” he said. “We will have plenty of room. I am sure a lot of my friends who play golf will visit me a lot. It’s my last house and I want to have something I really like. It’s a nice house with a nice setting. It’s a good way to head off into the sunset.” Handchen’s daughter, Ashleigh, a Red Bank Catholic graduate, will receive her diploma f rom the Universit y of North Carolina at Charlotte in May. She competes on the 49ers’ women’s cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams. She has obtained an internship at a Charlotte health rehabilitation facility.

Ocean County Library Welcomes New Chief Librarian, Toms River Branch

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library welcomes Rachael Lavoie-Dohn as chief librarian, branch manager of the Toms River Branch which serves as the headquarters of the library system. Lavoie-Dohn enters the position with 15 years of experience with the Ocean County Library including her most recent position as supervising librarian, branch services managing services at seven library branches. Previously she served as teen services librarian at the Stafford branch and branch manager for the Island Heights and Plumsted

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Continued From Page 1 goals for the new year include “continuing to be fiscally responsible with all of our tax dollars,” he said. Taxes And Crime Ducey said that over the current administration’s last three budget years, the township budget has increased a little over one percent a year, or four percent in total. “Compare this growth in previous periods: from 2001 until 2004 it grew 15 percent; from 2005 to 2008 it grew 22 percent; and from 2009 until 2013 the budget grew a whopping 33 percent,” he said. The tax rate has increased 5.4 cents per $100 of assessed value over the past five budgets, or just over 1 cent a year, while in the previous five budgets the tax rate increased 36.32 cents per $100 of assessed value, or some 7 cents per year, the mayor said. In the new year, the administration would continue to work with Police Chief James Riccio and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office to combat the ongoing heroin epidemic, using a three-pronged approach, Ducey said. Education, enforcement, and a just-announced rehabilitation component -- the Heroin Addiction Response Program, or HARP -- would urge addicts to turn their drugs over to the police, and complete a rehabilitation program. “It’s for those that want help, and those that need help. No criminal charges would be filed, and a screening is made by our police department. Then, the addict is brought to Preferred Behavioral, who are professionals, and a bed is found for the addict where he or she is hopefully on the road to recovery,” Ducey said. The pilot program is only available in Brick and Manchester. Vacant Storefronts Also, the mayor said his administration is doing everything in their power to fill empty

The Brick Times, January 21, 2017, Page 5 storefronts in town, such as Sports Authority, A&P and Pathmark. He attributed the empty storefronts to the “changing landscape of retail America,” which has resulted in a number of larger retail stores closing nationwide. “We have contacted the owners of every strip mall in town to see what assistance the town could give. Many came in here for meetings. Many just spoke to us on the phone, but I thought it was important to make that contact,” Ducey said. “As you can see around town, the smaller ones are filling - we just need to get the bigger ones filled.” The mayor said he has contacted several national retail stores, such as Wegman’s, Trader Joe’s, Dave & Buster’s, Cabela’s and others, encouraging them to open a store in Brick. “We will continue to aggressively market Brick Township and market our community,” he said. The goal is to draw national chains as well as entertainment choices. In other news, the township’s parks improvement plan would continue in 2017 with the renovation of Hank Waltonowski Memorial Park (in Birchwood Park), located in the neighborhood across from the Municipal Complex; and the Bernie Cook Park, located behind the Wawa near Parkway entrance 91. The township tennis courts - located at the municipal complex and which are the home courts for the Brick High School tennis teams - are in the process of being renovated and would be opening in the spring of 2017, Ducey said. The mayor said he has recently begun to host “Facebook Live,” a streamed program where people could submit questions which he answers live. He said he would host the meetings twice a month. “Government works best when the public has a large voice, and I encourage anyone who has Facebook to follow the township’s page and join in the conversation,” Ducey said. The next council meeting will be on January 24 at 7 p.m.

OHI To Sponsor “Give Kids A Smile” Dental Program

OCEAN COUNTY – Nearly one in four children ages 2 to 11 have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, creating the potential for pain and disease. What about children whose families cannot afford dental services? Well, children and their parents will have a reason to smile on February 3, because Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center, will be participating in Give Kids a Smile Day, a one-day program, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the American Dental Association and the NJ Dental Association Foundation’s drive to raise awareness about untreated dental disease and to increase access to oral health care. In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, OHI will be providing free oral health services to children 12 and under at three locations: Lakewood, 101 Second St.; Toms River, 301 Lakehurst Road; and Little Egg Harbor, Oaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539, Building 3. The services are free to children if they do not have insurance. If the family does have insurance, however, the insurance

company will be billed. Many dentists will be donating their time to provide the underserved children of Ocean County, with free oral health services, such as free dental screenings that include a dental exam, X-rays as needed, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials, such as toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. Parents must call to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment in either English or Spanish call 732-363-6655. For questions, contact Monika Kwiatkowska, dental manager, at 732-363-6655 or mkwiatkowska@ohinj.org. Throughout the year, OHI offers dental cleanings and full checkups, including X-rays and other screening procedures for children and adults. Dentists are available at the Lakewood and Toms River and Little Egg Harbor sites daily Monday through Friday, beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, visit ohinj.org or call Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732719-9026.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER Fix The State Instead Of The Statehouse The New Jersey Libertarian Party opposes Governor Christie’s proposed $300 million renovation of the statehouse. W hile New Jersey citizens are exploited by high taxes and our children suffer from inadequate education, it is unfathomable for politicians to be wasting taxpayer dollars on their own opulence. Christie says portions of the statehouse are in danger of a “catastrophic failure.” The real catastrophic failu re is what happens inside the statehouse. While Republicans and Democrats quibble over inconsequential distractions New Jersey veers closer and closer to insolvency. Christie argues the building must be protected because “It was passed down, literally, by our founding fathers.” The true legacy of New Jersey’s found-

ing fathers is standing up for liberty. Yet today most New Jerseyans enjoy neither the liberty nor the prosperity espoused by our state motto. “To leave the statehouse in this condition is an embarrassment,” Christie says, “and quite frankly it’s shameful.” To the citizens of New Jersey the most embarrassing and shameful part of the statehouse is the corruption and waste of taxpayer money it produces year after year. The statehouse is a symbol of everything broken by the two-party system in New Jersey. Before we fix a playground for politicians let’s fix the state itself. Libertarians are New Jersey’s third largest and fastest-growing party. We believe liberty is the foundation of justice and a peaceful, prosperous America. Patrick McKnight NJLP Chair

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Residents Should Attend Crucial Meeting As a follow up to the article concerning the meeting regarding the gas pipelines in Ocean County, that meeting will be held on January 24 at St. Ann’s Church in Browns Mills at 9:30 a.m. All residents are encouraged to attend this crucial meeting that will address the effects of the quality of lives here in Ocean County. Hopefully, residents have been aware of the situations in Flint, Mich., and Standing Rock. It is not inconceivable that similar, if not worse, disasters could occur here in Ocean County. So, again, residents are encouraged to attend this crucial meeting that will affect all Ocean County residents. Pat Reed Toms River

Do The Youth Really Need To Protest T he ele ct ion is ove r and we have a new president-elect. We the people had a choice and a decision was reached. The choice was the fi rst woman or a man who was not a part of the political machine. The man lacked in political background and the woman was loaded with old baggage. It was a hardfought battle and the man won. So Donald Trump will be our new president. The odds were against him.

Letters To The Editorone of its kind in the entire The pollsters said he didn’t Fire Company stand a chance. He fooled them and won. There are those who cannot accept the fact that Hillary Clinton lost. But she did, so accept the fact and go on. Many of our young people will not accept the facts and have decided to protest. There is nothing wrong with protesting as long as these young people stay within the “law” and don’t destroy other people’s property. There are certain organizations that are also against the new president. They too are having the children do their work. We are a country that was founded on Free Speech, again, as long as the law is not broken. Time will pass and this movement will fi zzle out. If the youth really want to help, get behind our new president and help the country to grow stronger rather than ripping it apart. Never forget the country comes first and it is our duty to protect it. It is okay to protest, but know when you have lost, and accept it. As far as depor tation of those who entered the country illegally, give the president-elect the time to enter office and see what his programs are. Then, if you wish to, protest. The young have put the cart before the horse. So I say to the young, go back to school and learn, and give our new president a chance to get on his feet before you fi nd fault. Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick

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Says Thanks On December 17, Santa Claus assisted the Ramtown-Howell Fire Company with its annual Santa Ride/ Food Drive to assist the Howell Township Food Pantry. Santa and Ramtown firefighters collected more than 3,800 items for the food pantry. We all are very grateful for the generous donations and the outstanding number of items collected. The items collected will ensure that the Howell Food Pantry will continue to help those in need in our community. The members of the Ramtown-Howell Fire Company would like to wish everyone a happy and fire-safe new year, and thank all for supporting our efforts in 2016. James Gaul Ramtown-Howell Fire Co.

Veterans’ Memorial Unique In Country On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as we enter a brand new year. Each year at this time, I am grateful for the opportunity to remind New Jersey residents about a wonderful state resource — and the opportunity to support that resource — the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War. It’s located on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center at Exit 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel. Last year, we were honored to welcome both Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and State Senate President Steve Sweeney at Foundation events honoring their roles in establishing and supporting our site—the only

country. 2016 marked fifty years since I first landed in Vietnam after being drafted by the U.S. Army. As Executive Director of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, I join our board, staff and volunteers in fulfilling and advancing our mission. Together, we offer experiences at the memorial and adjacent museum that recognize the sacrifices, courage and valor of Vietnam veterans. NJVVMF operates an important and unique place where we educate all ages on the Vietnam War era through ceremonies, exhibitions, events and programs. Letters, artifacts and video testimonies share rare, personal experiences. Visitors learn history from those who lived it, through our free, Vietnam veteran volunteer-led tours. Each year we work with more than 9,000 school children and educators. Their time with the veterans is life changing for both the students and guides. Our veterans have also helped those of more recent wars through projects like our Huey helicopter restoration and Combat Paper Project. Our community should know that as a not-for-profit organization, NJVVMF is self-sustaining and we need the public’s support, both financially and through participation, to exist. With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor both those who served, and our active duty service men and women. Please remember us as we remember them. Interested residents may check line 61 on the New Jersey State tax form to make a self-designated donation. We greatly appreciate this support. For more information on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center, visit our website, njvvmf. org, or call 732-335-0033. Bill Linderman Executive Director NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

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F�� T�� D�� O� T�� B�� M�� Brick Township Residents To Save On Flood Insurance

Mayor John Ducey BRICK – Mayor John Ducey was recently notified that the Township’s efforts to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System have been successful. As a result, Brick Township residents who have pay flood insurance will experience discounts on their premiums.

“Joining the Community Rating System was one of the fi rst goals I laid out when I became Mayor. There are so many residents of Brick Township that are impacted by the new flood insurance guidelines and we fought to help those residents,” said Mayor Ducey. “It took a great deal of work and I am proud of our staff for all they did to bring us into compliance with the program’s requirements.” The Township was recently notified by Insurance Services Office that

they have verified enough credits for the Township to enter into the Program as CRS Class 6. This will translate to cumulative savings of $671,948 on flood insurance premiums for Township residents. This is an average savings of approximately $200 per policy. The National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System was implemented in 1990 as a voluntary program for recognizing and encouraging community floodplain

management activities exceeding the minimizing NFIP standards. Under the CRS, flood insurance premiums rates are discounted to required com munit y actions that reduce flood damage to insurable properties, strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP and encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management. The Brick Township Land Use Department and Engineering Division have been working aggressively to meet the requirements

of the program. The Engineer Department staff contacted the owners of 665 non-compliant structures in Brick Township, hosted workshops to provide assistance on mitigation of non-compliant structures, and conducted field inspections to encourage compliance as required in order for the Township to be eligible for the Program. The Planning Department staff implemented procedures to ensure all f loodplain management regulations are met, prepared an anal-

ysis of repetitive loss areas and prepared a Floodplain Management Plan. Those combined efforts led to the Township’s success entering the Program at a Class 6. “This has been a long road. T here have been many steps. I really credit our staff with putting in such an amazing effort,” said Mayor Ducey. “We are going to continue to work to earn more credits which will translate into even larger savings for our residents.”

From The Desk Of The Governor – Governor Chris Christie

School Security Law Establishes Special Officers In Schools

NEW JERSEY – Signed by G ov. C h r i s t ie , t h e School Security Law establishes “Class Three” special law enforcement officers to provide security in public and non-public schools and county colleges on a part-time basis. The legislation reflects a recommendation of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s School Security Task Force, which for over a year st udied issues of school safet y and security, including the relationship between law enforcement and the public schools. “The legislation gives

school boards the option of employing qualified, experienced retired law enforcement off icers to enhance school security and contribute to the educational program,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director. “The training required by the act will ensure that the Class Three officers not only provide a security presence, but are able to work effectively with students.” Under the legislation, Class III officers will undergo the same training as school resource officers (SROs), who are active

members of the local police force who serve schools in a security, counseling and instructional capacity. “Placing security personnel in schools is a decision that appropriately rests with the local board of education,” Feinsod continued. “NJSBA’s School Security Task Force found that, because of their specialized training and educational function, school resource officers represent the preferred option for school security personnel. “However, employment of SROs can be difficult for many school boards to fund. This new legislation

will provide a needed, lower-cost option for school boards that cannot employ school resource officers or that want to expand security staff to assist current SROs.” An earlier version of S-86/A-3629, which received f inal legislative approval in June, did not require specialized training for the off icers. In September, Gov. Christie conditionally vetoed the measure, returning it to the Legislature with a recommendation to incorporate the SRO training requirement for the Class Three officers. NJSBA had advo-

cated for inclusion of such training in the bill with the governor and legislative leadership. Under S-86/A-3629, Class Three special law enforcement officers will be required to: Be retired police officers less than 65 years old; Have served as duly qualified, fully-trained, fulltime municipal or county police officers, or as members of the state police; Be separated from that prior service in good standing within three years of appointment as a Class Three SLEO (or within five years during the fi rst

Chris Christie year following the bill’s enactment); Be physically capable of performing the functions of the position; Possess N.J. Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or N.J. State Police Academy Certification; Complete the training course for safe schools resource officers (SROs); and Be hired in a part-time capacity. The legislation takes effect June 1, 2017.

NJ Third Congressional District Reading Challenge

The District Reading Challenge was created to encourage students in NJ’s Third Congressional District to

read in their free time. With so many distractions and commitments facing kids these days, a focus on read-

ing is important and we want to challenge the kids in NJ’s Third District to start the school year off right. This

reading challenge will be open to all students and can be easily managed through macarthur.house.gov/about/

district-reading-challenge. Participating students must read and complete the online form below for three books

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Interfaith Discussion On The Holocaust

BRICK – “Baptists, Jews and the Holocaust: The Hand of Sincere Friendship” will be the focus of an interfaith event on February 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Osbornville Baptist Church, 366 Drum Point Road. The event is co-hosted by Temple Beth Or of Brick and Osbornville Baptist Church and is open to the community. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer will lead a stimulating exploration of the relationships between two important American religious communities during the Nazi era based on his extensive research. Several key topics will be explored, such as: how did Baptists in the United States respond to the Nazi persecution of the Jews and the Holocaust; did Baptists condone or support anti-Semitism, or did they sincerely wish to enjoy friendship with American Jews and express solidarity and support for

Europe’s Jewish victims of Hitler’s Final Solution; and how did African-American Baptists react to Jewish persecution and suffering? Spitzer shares not just an insightful perspective on this unexplored but significant aspect of Holocaust history, but also offers wisdom concerning contemporary Jewish-Christian issues, including the rise of global anti-Semitism and possibilities for ecumenical friendship and cooperation. Spitzer recently received his PhD in Theology from Vrije Universiteit (Free University) in Amsterdam for his research on Baptists, Jews and the Holocaust. He serves as the Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, a network of 285 churches and approximately 70,000 members. For information, contact Osbornville Baptist Church at 732-477-0324.

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BRICK – The Jersey Shore Animal Center has these animals for adoption. Felix: Felix is very sweet but shy and hiding since he is new and getting used to his surroundings. He was a rock star for his

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flea bath. The shelter believes him to be a flame point Himalayan mix. He is 2 years old and was surrendered due to his owner’s health problems. They stated he was good with everyone and fine with other animals. Willow: Picked up as strays in rural NC, Willow and her sister Ginny are 9-monthold Hound mixes looking for a home to call their own. These two are about 25 lbs. but are so skinny, they could stand to put on some weight. Both are very frightened here in their new surroundings and would be better suited in a calmer home with patience to help bring them out of their shell. Not sure if they may have been abused or just under socialized. Obedience classes to teach them some manners and bond with their new owners would also be helpful. Willow will need a little more work than Ginny. The Jersey Shore Animal Center is located at 185 Brick Blvd. For more information, call 732-920-1600, ext. 201.

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BRICK – Due to changing market conditions, the Township of Brick is joining surrounding municipalities in no longer offering curbside collection of E-Waste or accepting E-Waste at the Township Recycling Center. E-Waste is made up of electronic devices such as televisions, radios, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices. The elimination of E-Waste collection was necessitated by the rising costs to dispose of electronic items. At one time, the township generated revenue through E-Waste collection. Over recent years, the service began costing the township money. Residents may still dispose of E-Waste at the Ocean County Recycling Center, 691 New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood.

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The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to all employers with one or more employees. Discrimination against individuals in a protected class, under the law, is prohibited in employment and public places. Disability is one of the protected classes. Our state law is more favorable than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in several respects. The LAD also covers temporary disabilities. Under the LAD, an employer is required to reasonably accommodate the needs of a disabled employee. Examples of reasonable accommodation include but are not limited to the following: Job restructuring, Part-time or modified work schedule, Acquisition or modification of equipment, Working from home/telecommuting and a definitive leave of absence even if not required by the FMLA. The concept sounds simple, but what is reasonable depends on all the facts and circumstances of the particular employment relationship at issue at that time. In one case, the issue was reasonable accommodation of an employee who was blind secondary to diabetes. He needed magnification software for the computer work, which was only a small percentage of his overall job duties. The employer said “no”. The employer was a franchise who blamed it on the franchisor, who allegedly said the software would cause a virus. The Commission for the Blind was going to give the software for free to the employer. No other accommodation was offered to my client, who was then terminated. In another case, an employer would not permit an employee to return to work unless she was cleared for “full duty”. There was no interactive process and the employer did not follow New Jersey law even though it operated stores here. That case also settled after years of litigation. Reasonable accommodation is a give and take and requires a “good faith”, interactive process between the employer and employee. In other words, you have to communicate and have meetings with the employee. The employee doesn’t have the right to insist on the type of reasonable accommodation, if others exist. An employer can request a medical note or other documentation to support the employee’s request. A written job description helps define the “essential job functions”. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

Court Appointed Advocates And A Birthday Wish Partner For Abuse And Neglected Children

TOMS RIVER – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County and A Birthday Wish have partnered to help children who have been abused or neglected. Currently, there are nearly 750 of these children annually in Ocean County living in out of home placement, with more needing court advocacy every year. CASA of Ocean County exists to recruit, train and supervise community volunteers to work one-on-one with these children, advocating for their best interests in the court system. Essentially, CASA volunteers “speak up” for these children in the court and child welfare systems, making sure they are safe and well-cared for, are getting the services they need, and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurturing home as quickly as possible. A Birthday Wish, located in Westfield, will bring some joy to the children served by CASA of Ocean County by granting each child’s birthday wish. Founded by Jane Hoffman in 2014, A Birthday Wish grants the birthday wishes of children in New Jersey foster care. To date, they have granted well over 1,000 birthday wishes throughout ten New Jersey counties. “Many of these children are victims of abuse or neglect, some have lost a parent, they need to know they matter on their birthday,” says Hoffman, who was inspired to start the nonprofit when she learned that many children and teens in foster care don’t receive a gift on their birthday. “We are very excited to partner with A Birthday Wish, they will assist us in making sure the children we serve thrive while living in foster care.” said Executive Director of CASA of

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BRICK – The Brick Township Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at the Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The board will meet: February 9; March 9; April 6; May 11; June 8; July 13; August 10; September 14; October 12; November 2; and December 14. The board will hold a public budget hearing on April 27. The next reorganization meeting is January 4, 2018.

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Introducing The Heroin Addiction Response Program

BRICK – Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker along with the Ocean County Prosecutor, Joseph D. Coronato, announced the first of its kind law enforcement addiction help program in New Jersey. The “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will allow substance abusers to respond to either of the above participating police headquarters to go to addiction and treatment evaluation without any threat of charges or jail. The premise of the program is that any person who voluntarily enters the two participating agencies and requests help with addiction to heroin or opiates or any substance shall be immediately screened for potential participation in HARP. Although HARP is primarily designed to apply to persons who present themselves at the station, an officer who encounters a person outside the police station believing they would benefit from HARP has the discretion, based upon their training and experience, to the bring an individual to the police station if the person consents to the voluntary screening process. The officer/shift supervisor, upon completion of the HARP screening process shall provide transportation for the participant to the designated provider as soon as reasonably possible. The Brick Township Police Department is committed to do whatever it takes to combat

addiction in our and surrounding communities. Brick and Manchester PDs will begin this innovative initiative by partnering with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River to pilot the HARP program. Initially, the two departments and their health providers will make the life changing option available two days a week. Those fighting addiction, regardless of their residency, can go to Manchester Police Department on Wednesday or Brick Police Department on Thursday to seek immediate critical help in fighting drug addiction. The program is the latest initiative on the heels of Narcan and the Recovery Coach Program to offer substantial diversion help in order to reduce the impact of heroin and opiate abuse in our community, while encouraging those who suffer from addiction to seek help and experience recovery. Coronato stated, “It is my mandate that Ocean County Law Enforcement treat all those suffering from addiction with compassion, care, and concern while providing resources to assist in their recovery. This is another valuable partnership with health providers that is a substantial addition to support our three-pronged approach in combatting the opiate epidemic through Education/prevention, enforcement and treatment.”

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BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department shared shoveling safety tips from North Dakota State University. Being in cold weather puts a strain on health. People who are sedentary or have a history of heart trouble should get a doctor’s clearance before shoveling. Avoid caffeine but drink plenty of water before

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Township Supports Local Organizations

BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council presented checks totaling $40,900 to fourteen local service organizations. The checks, which range from $1,000 to $10,000, are from funding the township receives as part of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prog ram. The checks will assist the organizations in providing a wide variety of services to the community. Every year, the township receives grant money from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program which is in turn passed

on t o local se r v ice prov ide r s. T he Township identifies issues of concern in the community and then provides the federal funds to the organizations most appropriate to address those issues. This year, the Township donated a total of $40,900 to these organizations. “The organizations that we are honored to suppor t th rough ou r CDBG pro gram have an enormous impact on our community and the Jersey Shore. It is impossible to calculate how many lives are touched by and how many people will be helped by them,” said Mayor Ducey. “We are honored and privileged to help each one of these groups in their

missions to make people’s lives better.” The CDBG check recipients are: Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County/ Meals on Wheels, $10,000; Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, $5,000; Church of the Epiphany, St. Vincent DePaul Society, $4,000; Ocean County Hunger Relief, $4,000; Providence House, $3,500; Dottie’s House, $3,000; Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County, $3,000; The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, $1,500; Ocean’s Harbor House, $1,500; Church of the Visitation, $1,250; CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Cou nties, $1,150; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, Inc., $1,000;

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, $1,000; and STEPS (Solutions to End Poverty Soon), $1,000. “These organizations rely heavily on the kindness of volunteers and the generosity of donors. I encourage any resident who wants to make a difference to reach out to one of these organizations to see how you can help,” said Mayor Ducey.

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Am I At Risk For Falls?

By Amie Gomez, DPT, Toms River Physical Therapist

alls have become a serious problem that older adults are facing at home and in the community. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal emergency room admissions in older adults. Unfortunately, the risk of falls is very high and increases with age. For adults over the age of 80, half can expect a fall annually and about 50% can expect multiple falls. Falls can result in broken bones, muscle strains, brain injuries and can limit ones independence. The good news is that falling is not inevitable! There are various ways to assess your risk and methods to decrease your chances of falling. WHAT ARE SOME RISK FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE A FALL?

There are numerous risk factors for falls including poor balance, poor lower extremity strength and range of motion, decreased vision, improper footwear, medication side effects, fear of falling and slow walking speed just to name a few. I am going to take a few of those risk factors and break them down a little further for you. After a fall many people become fearful of another fall so they stop doing activities that they feel are risky. While some activities are good to delegate to others, such as climbing on ladders or going into the attic, other activities should be able to be completed by you with no fear or anxiety, such as changing the bed sheets and light cooking. Avoiding certain behaviors and activities and decreased conﬁdence in your balance have been known to be great predictors in falls. Typically, when a person begins avoiding activities due to fear of falling they slowly become less mobile, which in turn decrease strength and

range of motion therefore increasing the risk of a fall, not to mention decreasing the quality of life. As we age, we lose about 1% of our strength every year. Core and leg strength are very important for being able to prevent and/or recover from a fall. If you are not performing a structured exercise routine you may be overlooking important muscles and therefore they are becoming weaker. Weak muscles will not be able to clear obstacles, stabilize on uneven ground, or keep upright posture as well as strong muscles leading to increases chances of falling. In the event of a fall, strong muscles will better support and protect your bones and make it easier to stand back up from the ﬂoor. Many people are not aware of the fact that walking speed is a good way to measure fall risk. Slower gait speeds are typical of higher fall risk. While it is ﬁne to walk at a comfortable speed during your average day, there are times when a quick, but safe, walking speed is important, such as in an emergency situation or when rushing to use the restroom. In those times when a person is walking at an increased rate the chances of a fall is higher. Due to the lack of practice, a change in a person’s average walking speed will also increase the chances of a fall. A person should be able to walk at varying speeds without compromising safety.

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Academy Of Law And Public Safety To Hold Admission Information Sessions For High School Students

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the2017-2018 school year for the Academy of Law and Public Safety (ALPS.). The 2015-16 school year celebrated the opening of the OCVTS Academy of Law & Public Safety as a full-time educational program for high school juniors and seniors. The mission of the Academy of Law and Public Safety is to provide a rigorous college-prep, theme-based curriculum in conjunction with community and higher education partnerships. Ocean County students acquire knowledge, skills and professional ethics while utilizing the latest technology related to criminal justice. OCVTS is now expanding ALPS and offering admission to incoming sophomores, as well as incoming juniors, for classes that begin September 2017. Cur rent high school freshman and sophomores, who are considering future studies and/or a career in public safety or criminal justice, and their parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions

information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session. ALPS will hold admission information sessions on February 7 at 6:30 p.m. and February 22 at 6:30 p.m. The information sessions will be held at the Academy of Law and Public Safety, located at the Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center in Waretown. Call 732-473-3122 to register for a session. Students are selected from applications through a competitive admissions process. Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is March 1. For more information about the OCVTS Academy of Law & Public Safety or the admission information sessions go to ocvts.org or call OCVTS Academy Admissions at 732-473-3100, ext. 3065.

Memory Changes As We Age: How To Remember The Things We Forget

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on how to make lifestyle adjustments that can help participants to compensate for attention and memory loss. Join them to learn about how the memory works, why it changes, and what people can do to help remember the things that they forget. Bartley is hosting the seminar at The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living. The Orchards Assisted Living is located at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. The seminar will be in two parts. Part One will be on January 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Part Two will be at the same time on January 25. The presenter will be Marilyn Abrahamson from Centrastate Medical Center. Abrahamson is a speech-language

pathologist at Centrastate Medical Center. Thirteen percent of Americans, aged 60 and older, reported worsening memory loss or confusion in the previous year. One in 8 seniors reported this memory loss. The lifestyle habits that participants will learn from this seminar will help them to delay the symptoms of age-related cognitive decline. Delaying these symptoms can serve to help people maintain independence for as long as possible, or even return to work, play, and the enjoyment of every day. Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Memory Changes As We Age” educational seminar, call Centrastate Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events. There will be refreshments served.

Pinelands Commission Meeting Rescheduled

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Pinelands Commission has rescheduled its next monthly meeting from January 13 to January 24 and will hold the meeting in the Parish Centre at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Pemberton Township. The changes in date and location were made in response to public comment asking for additional time and a larger meeting space.

The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Centre, which is located on 22 Trenton Road in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton. The agenda for this meeting will include an opportunity for the public to comment on the South Jersey Gas Company’s application to build a natural gas pipeline in the Pinelands.

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Continued From Page 1 to Weeks Marine on January 10. The Army Corps of Engineers did not announce where along the 14-mile island the work was to begin and how it would proceed, instead promising the Army Corps will closely coordinate with the NJDEP and Weeks Marine on the construction schedule and will post updates to its project web site when further information is available. The Notice to Proceed for construction to Weeks Marine Inc. will come sometime in the next month, announced the ACE, with physical construction expect-

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Continued From Page 1 He said the contract was confidential until it was voted on and approved by the board at which time copies of contracts would be made available to the public. Board President John Lamela said he would ask Board Attor ney Nicholas Montenegro to provide a brief on the matter since “a def initive answer is needed in writing, because I’d like to see it, too.” Since the January 7 meeting Lamela said he met with Cusanelli and each board member. “I have a commitment to transparency, and it’s something I strive for,” he said at the January 12

ed to begin by spring of 2017 and project completion by 2018. Portions of beach will be closed while the pipes pump dredged ocean sand onto the beach, but the ACE said no more than 1,000 feet would be closed at a time “as work progresses along the island, (closed sections are ‘rolling’ and advance as the beachfill progresses along the island).” The Ocean County project area was held up while the southern portion for Long Beach Island advanced throughout the summer of 2016. Now, this year through late 2018, areas such as Point Pleasant Beach, Mantoloking, Ortley Beach and Seaside Heights will event ually see dredge boats arrive to pump about 11

million cubic yards of sand, dredged from approved ocean locations. That sand would create 22-foot high dunes, with beaches widened from construction to an additional 100 to 300 feet. The project, approved before Superstorm Sandy, is designed to reduce coastal storm damage and increase resiliency. Over the course of 50 years, the dunes will be maintained, ACE said, adding sand lost to erosion. “This represents one of the largest beachfill contracts in the history of the United States Army Corps of Engineers,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, said in a prepared

statement. “The engineered dune and berm system will serve the vital purposes of reducing risk and helping to protect people and property.” Landowners needing or contesting required easements brought about litigation, with elected officials urging owners to sign. In Toms River, tracking down all landowners in a beach association held up matters, after the first signed agreements were voided by the state. Elsewhere in Point Pleasant Beach, landowners sued. As more signatures were earned for the easements, the announcement of a bid opening came late 2016, with the contract awarded January 10 to Weeks.

meeting. “Case law says that you don’t have to [attach PDF files], but you could... so I have asked our attorney to review that...and we’ve done some research,” he said. There was a short list of items that did not have a PDF file attached at the Januar y 12 meeting, which included matters about individual students, employee contracts, union contracts and any documents that require privacy and confidentiality, Lamela said. School Retirements In other news, a number of retirements were announced, and Board Member Sharon Cantillo noted that several of the staff members had put in 25 to

37 years, as did Lake Riviera Middle School health and physical education teacher, Paul Panuska. “That’s epic; I don’t know how Lake Riviera will get along without him,” she said. “You know people love what they did, and I hope ou r new st aff members love their career here in Brick just as much.” Other retirements of note are Rick Handchen, athletic director at BTHS after 30 years; Barbara Meyer, who taught health and physical education at Brick Memorial High School for 35 years; and Gayle Walter, who taught second grade at Emma Havens Young and retired after 27 years. Lamela noted that many of the teach-

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Dear Joel, My wife is a compulsive spender. Half the groceries she buys end up in the garbage. We have enough canned goods to last us for years. When I go into her closets, the amount of items that have new tickets hanging off of them is appalling. The same goes for her shoes. When it comes to holidays, she treats everyone with the same over-indulgence. I look at the credit card bills and am sickened by the wasted dollars each month. Answer: While it sounds as if there is a problem, you don’t tell me whether or not she works and is spending her own money. Without knowing whether or not she

contributes to household expenses, I don’t want to judge her behavior. There are many people who buy luxury cars, and that may add up to significantly more than what she is spending. As I don’t get a perfect read on what is truly going on in your home, I will suggest counseling if what you are describing is truly a disorder. There are medications that could help if it is compulsive behavior. Best of luck.

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Annual Rabies Clinic

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 from the veterinarian. Licenses may be obtained either by mail or at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exact change, check or credit (no American Express). If requesting by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. License fees are: one year spayed/neutered animal, $10; one year nonspayed/neutered animal, $13; three year spayed/neutered animal, $26; and three year nonspayed/neutered animal, $35. There is an administrative charge of $1 per month for any dog or cat registered after January 31 of each year.

Brick Neighborhood Watch

BRICK – The Neighborhood Watch Program is a priority initiative of Mayor John Ducey and Township Council’s Public Safety Committee. It is funded in part through a grant from the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Any person wishing to sign up to be part of a Neighborhood Watch should visit townshipofbrick.seamlessdocs.com/f/NeighborhoodWatc. Residents should report all suspicious persons and activity to the Brick Township Police De-

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

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Across 1 Request an ID from 5 Classic milk flavoring 10 Degs. for choreographers 14 Yours, to Yves 15 One making a leaf pile 16 Wild speech 17 Key collection of records 19 Command to Fido 20 Trophy 21 Slyly suggest 23 Religious offense 24 Common “terrible twos” responses 26 Quiet time 27 Canadian crooner with four Grammys 32 Came out with 35 Protein-rich beans 36 Sushi ﬁsh 37 Scratching post users

38 Peeper 39 “Divergent” heroine __ Prior 40 Uplifting wear 41 Oil magnate Halliburton 43 Feared African ﬂy 45 Telltale white line 48 Home to Sean O’Casey 49 Take to court 50 Buzzy body 53 Aspiring rock star’s submissions 57 Mineral used in water softening 59 Dr. Seuss’ “If __ the Circus” 60 Not even close to an agreement ... or, literally, what 17-, 27and 45-Across have in common 62 Like some beers 63 Visually teasing genre 64 Continuously 65 Creepy look

PUZZLE

66 Smallville family 67 Zilch Down 1 Tent sites 2 Centipede video game creator 3 Pitcher’s gripping aid 4 Ding-a-ling 5 “Close the window!” 6 Like a boor 7 Crispy fried chicken part 8 Cartoon collectibles 9 “No Spin Zone” newsman 10 Enterprise helmsman, to Kirk 11 “Hey hey hey!” toon 12 Gross subj.? 13 38-Across sore 18 Counting word in a rhyme 22 Well-worn pencils 25 Med. condition with repetitive behavior 27 Conservatory subj. 28 So far 29 Fair-hiring initials

30 Flowery rings 31 Ultimatum ender 32 Long-range nuke 33 Rani’s wrap 34 Deadlock 38 Aboveground trains 39 Golf gadget 41 Exude 42 Go wild 43 Ft. Worth campus 44 Queen of __: noted visitor of King Solomon 46 Copenhagen coins 47 State as fact 50 Cry to a prima donna 51 Dog-__: folded at the corner 52 Spare 53 Pickle herb 54 Albany-to-Buffalo canal 55 Water carrier 56 Spirited style 58 Major tennis event 61 MD and ME, e.g.

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Chinese Cultural Exhibit And Program

SURF CITY – Celebrate Chinese Culture and the Chinese New Year all month long at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. During the month of January, enjoy stunning paintings and artwork by Jill DeFelice, Linda Saladino, and Bernadette Callanan, as well as a collection of Chinese art including fabrics,

TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church Bingo is held every Tuesday in the church’s social hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m.

jewelry, screens and carvings. These exhibits are showcased in both the meeting room and the display case in the lobby of the Library. On January 25 at 10 a.m., join the Friends of the Island Library as they present “China: Two sides of the Yuan (Coin).” Hear the fascinating stories of the speakers’ experiences in the vast

land of China — Jill DeFelice, as an ex-patriate of U.S. and Linda Saladino’s and Bernadette Callanan’s visits as tourists. Learn about the Chinese way of life as presented to visitors, and what is actually experienced as an expatriate and longtime resident. These free events will be held in the meeting

Bingo At St. Stephen Ukrainian Church

Admission for three on five is $2; six on five is $4; nine on five is $6; and 12 on five is $8. Fifty/fifty specials, progressive and bingo events and pull tabs are $1 per sheet. Also

offered are Powerball games. The kitchen serves pierogis, kielbasa, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, hot dogs and more. Homemade dessert and coffee is also available.

room. Registration is required for “China: Two sides of the Yuan” online at theoceancounty library.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-4942480, or in person during branch business hours. Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Fishing Flea Market

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TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Beach Bugg y Association and Toms R iver 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.

Horoscope See Page 23

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of jANUARY 21 - jANUARY 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have the ability to rock even as you shock. Focus on the latest technology and most advanced ideas. You may become frustrated by mundane tasks and routines in the week to come. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wait for it. You may be blessed by an almost magical ability to execute some shrewd business and financial plans in the middle of the week. A partner might have some excellent ideas. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be thrown into contact with deceptive people or frustrating situations as this week unfolds. Monday is the best day to ask for advice or feedback to sort the wheat from chaff. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Friends and group activities could dominate the week ahead. You appear friendly and approachable so may be bombarded by distracting conversations. A partner shares your goals. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Building blocks can be cemented by friendships. As this week goes by you might meet people who share your interests and ideas. Get some feedback about how to reach business and financial goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think ahead. In the beginning of the week you might be impressed by someone or something that is merely a passing whim. Put your faith in people who have proved themselves trustworthy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Exercise good judgment and tactfulness. It is much too easy to get caught up in a wild goose chase in the week ahead. A partner will not be able to accept suggestions or criticisms gracefully. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold your piggy bank close to your chest. In the week ahead there may be several situations that could prove costly. Don’t spend your hard earned cents unless it reflects sound business sense. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your heroes might prove to be zeros. In the week ahead you might be challenged to differentiate between the worthwhile and misleading. Remain in focus to achieve meaningful goals. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be called upon to navigate social functions and distracted from what is really important. There may be an excellent opportunity mid-week to make a money making idea fly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every nickel counts. There may be an opportunity to improve your financial situation this week. You must carefully weigh the added responsibilities and avoid long term debt loads. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be opportunities to showcase your talents this week. Yet if you accept new responsibilities they may stretch your talents too far. Get advice before accepting new obligations.

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Kale Me, Maybe: Trends Come And Go, But Kale Has Staying Power By Wolfgang Puck

In the new year, many food writers like to discuss the latest trends or what’s hot and what’s not. And lately, I’ve been seeing too many articles saying that kale, that crinkly, earthy, slightly bitter, and highly nutritious dark green has already enjoyed its moment in the culinary sun; that it should start disappearing from our menus and tables, especially in salads. I think that banishing kale is a terrible idea. Yes, it’s hard to find a restaurant menu or supermarket produce shelf today that doesn’t feature kale. But the fact that it’s everywhere should no more be a reason for us to start ignoring kale than, say, deciding that we won’t eat chicken or pasta because everybody is serving those ingredients. I myself love the flavor and texture of kale; and as someone who tries every day to make smart food choices, I don’t want to stop eating such a generous source of not only dietary fiber and vitamins, but also micronutrients that research has found can play a role in helping to prevent so many illnesses. As I see it, the trouble with kale is that too many people don’t know the right way to shop for and prepare it. Many people find the leaves too tough or bitter. That’s why you should not only look for tenderer, milder-tasting baby kale leaves, but also take care to remove any tough stems or veins or ribs from them. And, as you’ll learn in the following recipe for one of my favorite kale salads, it also makes sense to complement the flavor of the leaves with a tangy-sweet dressing like the mixture I prefer of cider vinegar, honey, olive oil and a touch of walnut oil. Finally, I add to the kale other complementary flavors, textures and colors - pale leaves of curly endive and beautiful purpleand-white radicchio, matchsticks of apple, shavings of Parmesan cheese, and candied walnuts that are so easy and delicious that you’ll want to make batches of them regularly. The result is a salad that looks as beautiful as it tastes delicious and fresh. I think you’ll feel happy to serve it as a first course. You can certainly vary it too - maybe crumbling in some blue cheese or feta in place of the Parmesan shavings, or candying a different kind of nut such as pecans or hazelnut pieces. If you like, you could top it with grilled or broiled seafood or chicken for a main-dish salad. Whichever way you enjoy it, you can be sure you’re benefitting your health - not to mention defying the opinions of the so-called food trend experts!

BABY KALE SALAD WITH APPLES, PARMESAN AND CANDIED WALNUTS Serves 4 CANDIED WALNUTS: 1 egg white 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped raw shelled walnuts 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper CIDER-HONEY DRESSING: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey, plus more as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon walnut oil BABY KALE SALAD: 6 cups (1.5 L) baby kale leaves, stemmed, any tough veins or ribs removed, larger leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 1 head curly endive, stemmed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 6 leaves radicchio, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch (12-mm) ribbons 1/2 lemon 1 apple, peeled, cored, sliced and cut into matchstick-sized strips 2 ounces (60 g) Parmesan cheese, cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler First, prepare the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy. Put the walnuts in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the egg whites, and sprinkle in the sugar, cinnamon and cayenne. Stir to coat the walnuts. Spread the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the nuts to room temperature, then gently separate them. Set aside. For the dressing, put the vinegar and honey in a bowl and whisk until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the olive and walnut oils. Taste and, if necessary to balance the acidity, stir in a little more honey. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, curly endive and radicchio. In a separate bowl, squeeze just enough of the lemon over the apple pieces to coat them, and toss thoroughly.Add the apples to the salad and toss well.Add just enough of the vinaigrette to coat the ingredients and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Scatter the walnuts evenly over and around the salad. Top with Parmesan shavings.

(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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