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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township will be receiving help with demolish i ng abandoned structures in town, t h a n k s t o a lo a n from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. In 2016 the township

council applied for and received the funding to demolish unsafe, abandoned and dilapidated homes as directed by the township’s Property Maintenance Board, said Council President Art Halloran at the January 24 council meeting. The DCA loan would be $300,000.

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STATE LOAN TO HELP PAY FOR BRICK’S DEMOLITION PROJECTS ABANDONED PROPERTIES LIST SHRINKS TO 163

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The council has sought a number of demolitions of abandoned homes, such as these two properties. The township would be demolitions are comable to pay it back over pleted, he explained. The governing body the course of 10 years has approved, adoptwith no interest. During the meeting, ed and published an the gover ning body abandoned properpa sse d a $285,0 0 0 ties list which Mayor bond ordinance (mi- John G. Ducey said nus a $15,000 down was the fi rst step for payment) to pay for the township to “systhe demolitions since tematically address the state requires the problems in our town township to bond the caused by vacant and full amount and then abandoned property.” At one time there submit reimbursement paper work once the were 300 abandoned p r o p e r t ie s o n t he list. Currently, there are 163. After the list was published, the property owners were notified and the property was scheduled for code enforcement compliance. A failure

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – In an agreement reached between the municipality and the Brick To w n s h i p Policemen’s B e n e vole n t Association Local 230, officers would be switching f r o m a fo u rday-on, two-dayoff schedule to a fourday-on, four-day-off schedule by working longer days. Not only would the new schedule improve the morale and quality of life for police officers, but it would save the township a minimum of $318,000 a year, with the potential of an annual savings of $500,000, said Mayor John G. Ducey at the January 24 council meeting. “This is an exciting time. We get to do something innovative

to save taxpayers money and also make some of our employees have an easier t i me w it h t h e i r p e rsonal and professiona l l i v e s ,” he said. During a one-year trial period, the workday for patrol off icers would increase to 10.25 hours, up from eight hours. Officers currently work 2,019 hours a year, and they would continue to work 2,019 hours a year under the modified schedule, Ducey said. The new schedule allows for increased police coverage during peak workloads, increased training without an adverse impact on the patrol schedule, and the ability for superior officers to grant

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Survey Looks For Sandy Problems And Solutions

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As par t of a recent survey, 71 percent of people affected by Superstorm Sandy stated that they are suffering from increased physical

or mental health issues that are directly related to the storm. This is a snapshot of an incomplete survey called the Sandy Truth Project. It is being used to understand

more clearly the issues that are still affecting survivors more than four years later. And it needs your voice. The survey is online at newjerseyop.org/ sandy-truth-project.html.

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Page 4, The Brick Times, February 4, 2017 what tier they are placed. “It gives residents nothing in terms of protection while we wait. It’s been an utter failure for that reason,” Buzby said. Years ago, legislation was introduced to change this. It was originally started by the late Sen. Leonard Connors (R-9th), but is now promoted by his son, Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th). The bill would assign offenders a tier before they are released. “Unfortunately, the bill does not get any traction,” Chris Connors said. There is a companion bill in the state assembly that is also stalled. The bill is in the law and public safety committee on the senate side (S-253), and the judiciary committee on the assembly side (A-1142). If there is a silver lining to this cloud, it is that this incident might give lawmakers the push they need to pass the bill, he said. Sometimes, a tragedy can show why a law is needed. The comparison he used was a bill that allowed security personnel at nuclear facilities to have automatic weapons. Prior to the bill being passed, they were only allowed to have hand guns with relatively low amounts of bullets. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the bill passed. “I fear that this bill follows the same path. Something heinous will happen and it’ll be the best idea and it’s been there the whole time,” he said. He said he will continue to push for support of this bill with his fellow legislators and with the governor, so that it can be signed when it comes to his desk. A spokesman with the governor’s ofﬁce said that they would never comment on legislation until the ﬁnal bill is on the governor’s desk and they’ve had time to review it.

After Local Megan’s Law Case, Officials Urge Reform

By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - An accused sexual offender allegedly re-offended in the township, police said, and due to failures in Megan’s Law and bail reform, he is back on the streets. Police Chief Richard Buzby said shortcomings with Megan’s Law meant the neighborhood could not be notified. So, he instead told residents using the only public notification left available to him: the Little Egg Harbor Police Facebook page. “How can I look these people in the face and not give them the basic information to keep them safe?” he said. Megan’s Law was created to notify neighbors when a known sex offender moves into an area. They are assigned a tier rating based on their likelihood of re-offending. Tier 3 are most likely to re-offend. Tier 1 are least likely. Then, the neighborhood is notified if needed. However, the suspect has appealed his tier rating, so police were not able to notify the neighborhood when he moved in, police said. Then, he allegedly re-offended at the end of 2016. He was arrested and charged. The prosecutor’s office attempted to keep him in jail. Due to the new bail reform, he was not assigned bail. He was free to go on January 25. The prosecutor has appealed the decision, and applied for an emergency consideration of bail. The state Supreme Court told him to go through the appeal process as normal. However, it could take months to go through an appeal. “The judge in this case placed the defendant on house arrest until trial and he is being monitored by an electronic bracelet that will alert the court

if he steps outside his home. The prosecution appealed that decision and the Appellate Court will review the decision shortly,” said Pete McAleer, spokesman for the Administrative Office of the Courts. Police were not able to legally release the exact details of the case, only that this man lives near families, school bus stops and places where children would frequent. However, until a tier can be established, no notifications can be made. “It was bad enough when there were offenders in the community that did not re-offend. Now, apparently, we have re-offenders and bail reform has cut them loose,” Buzby said. “People think they’re protected, but they’re not.” People are under a false sense of security believing that Megan’s Law will do its job, but chiefs have been pushing for reform for years, he said. Additionally, the bail reform that was instituted this year somehow rated him as a low threat. “The reforms might have benefits, but the implementation was not thought out,” he said. “It is erasing protections that vulnerable groups have come to rely on.” He warned parents to be careful regarding their children’s whereabouts. “If the police chief and the prosecutor can’t fight for these kids, who can?” he said. “With all due respect, this can’t be right.” Changing Megan’s Law There is one major flaw with Megan’s Law, officials said. A suspect is put on a tier after they are released. Therefore, they can potentially re-offend before local police can even warn residents that the offender is in their neighborhood. This is because the offender’s residency is a factor in

Notifying on Facebook People share all kinds of things on Facebook, but it was unusual for the police to warn residents in this manner. Buzby said he would be allowed to notify people via Facebook because of a provision of Megan’s Law titled “2C:7-10 Notification concerning other dangerous circumstances unaffected.” This brief provision reads the following: “Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent law enforcement officers from providing community notification concerning any person who poses a danger under circumstances that are not provided for in this act.” He said the response to his post has been surprising. There were thousands of shares and reactions, and quite a bit of comments. “I wanted to get it into the hands of the community but it got into the hands of the country,” he said. People from all over America have been commenting and sharing the message. “It resonated in a way I never anticipated.” Additionally, several police chiefs from all over the state have contacted him, letting them know that they are in the same situation. “They’re trying to do the right thing but are unable to do so,” he said. However, not all of the responses were positive. Some of them threatened the suspect. Those comments had to be deleted by the police. They have also had to have additional patrols in that neighborhood to protect the suspect, he said. Chief Buzby “is in a predicament that he can’t warn people. So, if you can’t warn particular people in a particular place (which is what Megan’s Law would allow), then you warn everyone,” Connors said.

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Continued From Page 1 time-off requests, he said. As part of the agreement, off icers would have 13 supplemental coverage days built into their schedule in five- or 10-hour increments that they would use for in-service training and schooling, and for coverage during special events for which they had previously received overtime pay, Ducey said. T he u se of supplement al se r v ice days would maximize the amount of manpower on any given shift because officers would be staffed in peak hours with overlap during shift changes. In t he pa st, police worked eig ht-hou r shifts and there was no overlap, which frequently led to the need for overtime, he said. Ducey said the seven highest areas of overtime pay - court security, special detail, Summerfest, Fall Fest, holiday patrols, boat unit and training - could be eliminated and covered instead by officer’s supplemental coverage days. The supplemental service days would also be used for police coverage during Halloween, mischief night, community policing, Night Out Against Crime, targeted patrols and more, he said. The mayor said the new schedule had been discussed for over a year when

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Continued From Page 1 were getting the help they needed, said its director, Amanda Devecka-Rinear. Now, four years and four months after the storm, there are still people affected in unprecedented ways. “Sandy recovery is failing,” she said. “Where are we in recovery? Are we prepared for future storms?” They are looking for transparency in how aid for Sandy is allocated. How much of the money went to consulting f ir ms rather than residents, for example. Currently, they are pushing for the fore closu re bi l l (A 333/S230 0) t h at would provide a cushion for those who are facing foreclosure on their homes. O ne of t he more recent issues is clawbacks, said member Joe Mangino. Sometimes a homeowner has had to give money back. People have been receiving vague letters stating that they owe money to the government without any explanation, he said. “The homeowner now has to do more legwork,” he said. There never seems to be an end to the issues.

The Brick Times, February 4, 2017, Page 5 superior officers said that a change was needed, based on the growing number of patrol off icers’ vacation requests that had to be denied due to staffing and the need to require overtime and double shifts. The officers would see “an immediate and significant quality of life improvement” and supervisors will have the ability to staff the patrol division more equitably during peak times, Ducey said. “Of course, from our financial perspective the overtime savings is hugely beneficial. This is a win-win for the township,” he added. During public comment, John Bennette of Herbertsville said he wanted to commend the administration for working well with the PBA. “You were able to work smarter, not harder,” he said. “Police services aren’t cheap. When you dial 911 you expect someone to be there, and I know the expenditures are large, but it’s good to see that you’re constantly trying to be more efficient,” Bennette said. The new work schedule was researched and developed by Police Chief James Riccio, Captain Donald Ling, Lieutenant Terrence Covert and members of PBA Local 320. The next council meeting will be on February 7 at 7 p.m.

There also is no hard deadline for the end of the survey period, he said. The group is using it as an opportunity to expand as an organization and f ind more ways to help residents. The mission statement for NJOP is quite broad: “We work together to pass policies that make life better for everyday people, change institutions, hold corporations accountable and ensure elected officials stand with us, their constituents.” Their first initiative was the “Finish the Job” campaign in 2014, because too few people were back in their homes. A lot of money was still being withheld. Previous campaigns have centered on getting more accessible guidelines for how to file for aid, contractor fraud, foreclosures, and getting people off waitlists for funding. Formed in 2014 by nine Sandy survivors, the New Jersey Organ izi ng Project is a non-profit, with no political affiliation. Other issues they are addressing are climate change and cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and other health ca re prog rams. T he g roup recently held two kick-off meetings for 2017 in Manahawkin and Brick.

Correction In a recent edition of The Brick Times, the address of the Ocean County Recycling Center was incorrect. The correct address is 601 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER State BOE Should Reject Governor’s Charter School Regulations The State Board of Education should refuse to move forward with new charter school regulations being sought by the Christie administration. Those proposed regu lat ion s, wh ich Gov. Christie began pushing after meeting with the charter lobby, are deeply f lawed. The board should caref ully scr utinize them and refuse to consider any changes that lower standards for New Jersey’s charter schools. The State Board’s obligation is to New Jersey’s students, not to charter school operators who are lobbying for less accountability to the taxpayers who fund their schools. Given the number of charter schools that have had their char ters revoked or have closed for other reasons in recent years, the State Board should be looking for ways to enhance account-

ability and oversight. It should not approve harmful changes to satisfy a lame-duck governor looking to score political points with the charter lobby on his way out the door. New Jersey taxpayers should be outraged that Gov. Christie is working with the charter lobby in an effort to gut the regulations that make them accountable to the p e ople whose scho ol tax dollars fund their schools. At tempted political abuses like this are why NJEA has called for a moratorium on the approval and expansion of charter schools so that the Legislature can study the impact of New Jersey’s 20-year-old charter school law and determine whether it serves and protects the interests of our students, families and communities. Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President

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Letters To The Editor Trump’s FHA Order Hurts Homeownership Dreams Whose side is the President on? President Trump campaigned as the candidate who would stand with the forgotten American worker, but of all of the actions he could have taken on his first day in office, it’s telling that his administration has moved to instead make it more expensive for Americans to buy a home this year and beyond. With mortgage interest rates already on the rise, reversing the FHA’s move to cut insurance premiums in fact puts the dream of homeownership farther out of reach for millions of hardworking Americans. So-called reckless homeowners didn’t cause the housing crisis—but predatory lenders who tricked consumers into mortgages with exploding interest rates and other harmful features did. More than 7 million Americans lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis, largely because of predatory mortgages and incompetent servicing practices. As we were reminded at Steve Mnuchin’s Senate confirmation hearing, Trump’s own Treasury secretary nominee made millions from the crash, and this action is all the proof we need to know whose side the Trump administration is on. Sarah Edelman Director of Housing Policy Center for American Progress

Mexico Should Become U.S. Territory Groups opposed to increased immigration enforcement have been galvanized by

Letters To ofThe this magnifiEditor cent building, erate income households, Donald Trump being elected President. Those protesting are upset that the days of unrestricted illegal immigration, most heavily from Mexico, may come to an end. A system where citizens of Mexico have unrestricted access to the United States is possible, only if Mexico becomes a territory of the United States. Otherwise the U.S. cannot afford to subsidize the social welfare, healthcare, and educational needs of Mexican nationals, with dollars leaving the U.S. economy. Like Puerto Rico, Mexico could keep Spanish locally, but English would still be the language of the Federal Government. U.S. citizens are not allowed to own land in Mexico near the border or beach, and are forbidden from taking part in political activity in the country, let alone work. Such a situation is unfair. When Mexico joins the U.S., we can focus on bridges, instead of walls. Eric Hafner Toms River

Thanks For Joining County Library System Congratulations to the Holmdel Mayor and Township Committee as well as all the residents of Holmdel who have certainly made it known how much they value and appreciate the Monmouth County Library system. The Commission has worked long and diligently to keep the library in, as we like to say, the Palm of the Hand of its users. Making the Holmdel Library branch of the Monmouth County Library the centerpiece in the renaissance

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which was once the home of so many Nobel Peace Prize recipients, is testimony to the importance the Township Committee, the company and the residents of Holmdel place on education and technology. The 20,000 square feet of space being dedicated to the library enables ample opportunity to incorporate individual areas for children, teens, adults, general information, history, theater, research, meetings and so much more, providing not only for recreation, but also social, entertainment, cultural and historic education and pursuits in this community centerfold which epitomizes the very bright future of Holmdel. The Commission stands ready to do all we can to facilitate plans for what will truly be an unparalleled resource for education and a true heartbeat of the Holmdel community. Renee B. Swartz, Chairperson Monmouth County Library Commission

Supreme Court “Gap” Ruling The New Jersey Supreme Court in a unanimous but nuanced ruling affirmed but modified the Appellate Division’s decision, which reversed a lower court’s misinterpretation of the Fair Housing Act by assigning a new and unrealistic affordable housing obligation on municipalities. This is a complicated decision, which will be discussed and debated for months to come. But there are some readily made observations: The Supreme Court affirmed but modified the Appellate Division ruling. In doing so, the Court further expanded the Mount Laurel doctrine to include a new obligation on municipalities, which will be folded into present need. The Court wrote: “…the trial courts must employ an expanded definition of present need. The present-need analysis must include, in addition to a calculation of overcrowded and deficient housing units, an analytic component that addresses the affordable housing need of presently existing New Jersey low-and-mod-

which formed during the gap period and are entitled to their delayed opportunity to seek affordable housing.” (Page 31 of decision.) At the same time, the Court rejected the arguments of certain housing advocates and developers to further expand the “gap” obligation and double count certain households. The Court wrote: “The trial court must take care to ensure that the present need is not calculated in a way that includes persons who are deceased, who are income-ineligible or otherwise are no longer eligible for affordable housing, or whose households may be already captured through the historic practice of surveying for deficient housing units within the municipality.” (Page 31 of decision.) The Court ruling, however, has added to a very complicated, process, which will require the expenditure of further resources at the local level. The court in this decision once again invited the Legislature to revisit the issue and provide necessary reforms. The so-called “gap” period does not result from any failures of local government. This “gap issue” arises out of COAH’s inability to promulgate third round regulations from 1999 to the present or make any final determination as to state and regional housing need, as well as constant litigation by certain groups; The Fair Housing Act defines a municipal obligation to include present and prospective need, and when it has developed a plan to address both those needs, a town should be deemed compliant and allowed to proceed. While the Supreme Court attempts to forge a middle ground, this decision is vague as to how to determine this additional present need obligation. Thus, the ruling provides little guidance and will likely result in additional property tax resources being expended. We again call upon the administration and Legislature to craft long-overdue reforms and promulgate a reasonable, rational state housing policy. Michael J. Darcy Executive Director New Jersey League of Municipalities

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Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill To Improve Safety Of Children Near School Busses

The NJ Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) that seeks to deter dangerous driving that may harm children as they board or exit a school bus. The legislation, S-211, establishes a pilot program for municipalities and school districts to use video monitoring systems to help enforce laws against illegally passing a school bus.

“We need to show drivers who think they can get away with passing a school bus that they are being watched,” said Holzapfel. “Sadly, this might be the only we get them to stop.” The 2013-2014 National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey found that approximately half of the fatalities occurred as children crossing a street to board or after exiting a school bus

were hit by passing vehicles that ignored the f lashing lights and extended stop sign on the bus that require them to stop. Without the use of cameras, drivers know they are unlikely to receive a ticket for illegally passing a school bus unless a police officer is present to witness the violation or the bus driver manages to write down their license plate number, which

rarely happens. Camera systems will allow police departments and school districts to consistently identify and cite drivers who break the law. The legislation requires that a police officer review recorded footage to determine when a citation should be issued. Drivers who receive tickets resulting from footage captured with a camera system would be subject to a fine of

$300 to $500. Points would not be assessed as a result of violations generated with the assistance of cameras. The measure is designed to prevent incidents like the Jan. 6, collision that sent a 14-year-old girl to the hospital. Reports indicated she was hit by a car when she was crossing the road to get to her school bus in Upper Township, Cape May County.

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“Luckily, this young girl wasn’t killed in this accident,” added Holzapfel. “But we hear about this all the time from bus drivers. Even if they have their lights on, drivers still try to pass them. This foolish and dangerous behavior has to stop, and it won’t stop unless we can monitor it and enforce our laws.”

From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders: Freeholders To Award Contracts To Assist Seniors

TOMS RIVER – With more than 160,000 seniors calling Ocean County home, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is making certain programs and services are in place to help the elderly maintain their independence in their own homes. “It so important that our seniors have access to quality programs and services that help meet their needs,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “Our programs allow our aging population to maintain their quality of life with independence. “Whether someone is a newly arrived senior who can benefit from Medicare counseling, educational and health screening programs, or is an older, frailer individual who receives a home delivered meal or home health aide visit, we assist by providing these services,” Vicari said. The Board of Chosen Freeholders approved 35 competitive contracts to a host of local aging network service providers in the amount of $2.6 million at its January 18 public meeting. The services

were discussed during the January 11 preboard. “We contract with community partners throughout Ocean County to make sure all of our seniors who need services have access to the best programs possible,” Vicari said. “We work with Manchester Township Outreach, Toms River Senior Center, Long Beach Island Community Center, Lakewood Community Services Inc., Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and a host of other agencies in meeting the growing needs of our senior population.” Vicari noted the freeholders awarded contracts to Community Services Inc. for the senior nutrition program in December providing the funds for thousands of meals for seniors including home delivered and those served at nutrition sites throughout the year. The Kosher Home delivered meals contract was approved during the Board’s January 18 meeting. “These meals are often a lifeline for the homebound older adult bringing not only nutritional value but also social contact and sometimes even emergency intervention

for the most frail,” Vicari said. “We expect to provide about 234,000 home delivered meals in 2017 and an additional 52,000 will be served at our 7 congregate meal sites.” In 2017, the Office of Senior Services will oversee a total of 43 Area Plan Contracts with 20 governmental and non-profit agencies in Ocean County totaling more than $5.4 million. “In addition to meals, other funded areas include transportation, caregiver services, care management, options counseling, legal services and a host of others,” Vicari said. “As we age our needs change. We meet those needs as best we can.” More than 506,000 units of service are expected to be provided to clients in 2017 through these contracts. “We also focus on getting the word out to our seniors about the programs and services available to them,” Vicari said. In 2016, the Office of Senior Services made 84 presentations to the public. Senior Services staff responded to a total of 7,834 callers and walk-in clients and more than

27,000 visitors to the senior services website. Outreach and care management sites plan to provide 19,500 older adults and caregivers with 122,600 units of information and assistance/ assessments in 2017. “We will continue to meet the challenge of the 10,000 ‘baby boomers’ a day turning 65 with essential Medicare information and education,” Vicari said. “We are number one in the state for the number of State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) contacts by our 40 Ocean

County based counselors.” Vicari noted that with all the areas of assistance including access, community support, home support, caregiver support and nutrition support, the Office of Senior Services meets and exceeds the network mission to keep people in their own homes with supports in their own communities for as long as possible. “People want to retire in Ocean County because of the amenities that are provided. We have the best parks, the best libraries and a host of

activities to satisfy all ages,” Vicari said. “Our senior programs are second to none and always receive high marks by the state of New Jersey. “It’s this quality and professionalism that attracts people to Ocean County,” Vicari said. “The services and programs we provide to our seniors are key to a good quality of life.” For additional information on the programs and services of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services contact the office at 732-929-2091 or its website at co.ocean.nj.us.

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Jim HOLZAPFEL Assemblymen

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Brick Youth Club Receives Recognition

BRICK – Mayor John Ducey, President Paul Mummolo along with Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic recognized the Brick Youth Club recently. Ducey said they started the Brick Youth Club in April 2015 and they currently have 42 students enrolled between grades 6 to 12. He noted they accumulated more than 655 volunteer hours in 2015 and this year’s goal is 1,000 hours. He said they volunteer for all the Recreation programs which include the Beach Clean-up for Nuns Beach, BYC Movie, BYC Dance, Senior Dinner and Movie, Summerfest, Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest, Basketball, Basketball clinic, Farmers Market, Daddy Daughter Dance, Mom and Son Dance, Fishing Derby, Kitefest, Challenger Programs, Concerts, Summer Drive In Movie and Movies in the Park and noted these volunteers can be found at all events wearing their bright orange shirts. He thanked all the volunteers for the hours they have put into this program and

remarked this program would not be successful if it was not for all of them. He also recognized and thanked Chris Hessenkemper and Dan Santaniello for all they do in organizing this club. Ducey named all the Brick Youth Club Volunteers and presented Certificates of Appreciation to: Amanda Albanese, Matthew Anderson, Logan Bukowski, Luke Bukowski, Cassidy Carballo, Michael Ciocco, Jake Collins, Alexis Duffy, Tierney Evans, Harrison Faas, Juliet Faas, Jack Fanning, Logan Fraser, Sean Fritz, Julia Guerra, Gianna Hoffman, Mike Hrisanfinis, Steven Hrisafinis, Kara Kniss, Christian Kuhl, Christopher Lordi, Samantha Maiorino, Megan McDermott, John McFadden, Kyle McFadden, Madison Mcintosh, Brianna McRonald, Rebecca Menninger, Joey Milutin, Patrick Mullen, Erin O’Neill, Sarah Poingue, Zion Powell, Cameron Price, Zachery Rios, Brielle Skekon, Madison Sousa, Sabrina Spirito, Oliva Sulo, Jessica Sweet, Joanna Tango and Giselle Washam.

Psychic Fair

TOMS RIVER – A psychic fair will be hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary on February 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2025 Church Road in Toms River. The cost is $20 for a 15-minute session. First come, first served.

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Marching Dragons Flea Market

BRICK – The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan Town-Wide Flea Market will take place on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The cost is $10 a space, $12 on the day of the show. Food trucks cost $200. Vendors are welcome. To reserve a spot, call Kerry Phillips at 732477-6615.

Ada Twist, Scientist Puppet Show

BRICK – Guests can enjoy “Ada Twist, Scientist” puppet show based on Andrea Beaty’s book. The show will take place on February 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

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Trip To Yogi Berra & Paterson Museums

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a trip to visit two museums April 29. The bus will leave KMart in Brick at 8:45 a.m., returning at 5:45 p.m. The first stop will be the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Upper Montclair. Learn about one of the most beloved sports figures of all time, as well as the most quoted American. From growing up in the Great Depression to his service during WWII to his legendary career as a catcher for the Yankees from the late 1940s to the early 60s, Yogi Berra’s values and character made him a great American success story. After a stop for lunch at the Six Brothers Diner on Rt. 46, the next museum will be

the Paterson Museum which preserves and displays the industrial history of Paterson. It is in the Old Great Falls Historic District. Notable exhibits include the Fenian Ram, a submarine designed by John Philip Holland, a large collection of early Colt firearms, Native American artifacts, gem stones, old locomotives, equipment from the silk weaving industry and the façade of a playhouse built by Lou Costello for his children. The cost is $49 for society members and $54 for nonmembers. This includes transportation, admission to both museums for guided tours and gratuity for the bus driver. Lunch is “on your own.” For a reservation, call 732-458-7507.

Documentary Film The Goddess Project To Be Shown In Brick

BRICK – The Goddess Project is a documentary created by two aspiring filmmakers determined to empower the feminine voice. Holli Rae and Sara Landas packed their lives into a school bus and hit the road for what became the most transformative adventure of their lives. Through powerful conversations with over 100 women from different walks of life, The Goddess Project gives an intimate look into the collective experience that women in the United States face today. This groundbreaking film will be showing locally in Brick on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brick AMC Loews movie theater in the Brick Plaza. Tickets cost $15.50 and are only available

online through thegoddessproject.com or at gathr.us. No tickets will be available at the door. A local charity, Yoga Peace Kula, has purchased 10 tickets which are available for those with financial need. For questions or more information, email Emma Mammano, movie captain, at emmaleighyoga@gmail.com.

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LAKEWOOD – Take a look into the history and accomplishments of African Americans for Black History Month. Features documentaries covering Jack Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. Titles are unrated but may feature some strong language. The event takes place on February 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

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BRICK – The Building Department will have new extended hours in order to better accommodate citizens who can’t make it there during normal business hours. The department will now be open until 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month: February 15; March 15; April 19; May 17; June 21; July 19; August 16; September 20; October 18; November 15; and December 20.

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Save Barnegat Bay

OCEAN COUNTY – Save Barnegat Bay’s mission is to restore and protect Barnegat Bay and its ecosystem. It advances its mission by being a strong and independent voice for the Bay throughout the watershed, including all of Ocean and part of Monmouth Counties. The group does this through effective educational programs and targeted advocacy campaigns that engage over 2,500 Save Barnegat Bay members who cherish the Bay as a natural, recreational, and economical resource for the community and all of NJ.

The success of its educational programs and advocacy campaigns are the result of its strong connection to the bay, environmental expertise, ability to collaborate with other organizations, and credibility as a 45 year community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a record of accomplishment. The members and donors generously support the work of Save Barnegat Bay, giving it flexibility and a strong foundation from which to grow. For more information, visit savebarnegatbay. org.

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BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a Lovely Lantern Festival on February 6 at 10:30 a.m. Guests will read stories and create paper

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Soul Sounds

BRICK – A unique live performance and visual multimedia program that takes a “hip trip” through the evolution of black music, called Soul Sounds. See jazz legends Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington in rare archival film footage. This program will have hands clapping and feet tapping.

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BRICK – Mayor John Ducey is commending the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on their awarding a contract for the long awaited construction of beaches and dunes in northern Ocean County including Brick Township. This area was devastated by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. “This is great news for Brick Township and Ocean County. We all saw what happens when there is not adequate protection from nature’s power. This project will address the vulnerability of the coastline in our

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Democrats are hosting several events in February. They will host “Making a Difference – How, Why and When in the Trump era” on February 8 at 6 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library in the Home Town Dairy Room on the second floor. The library is located at 101 Washington

St. To register, visit oceancountydems. nationbuilder.com/making_a_difference. They will also host Democratic Activist Training on February 23 at 6 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. To r eg i st e r for t h at eve nt , v i s it oceancountydems.nationbuilder.com/ activist_training.

The Laurelton Art Society Introduces Zentangle

BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society will hold its next meeting February 10 at Brick Township High School, East Cafeteria, on 346 Chambers Bridge Road at 7 p.m. Kathy Gregitis, a certified Zentangle teacher, will demonstrate this new art form. She compares this form of art to a Japanese Tea ceremony in that it allows the artist to relax and increases creativity.

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

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BRICK – Patrons who need clear, reliable and comprehensive information on conditions, diseases, mental health and wellness issues can use the Health Reference Center. The center describes a number of testing procedures and has an extensive further reading list on nu-

merous subjects. The class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on February 14 at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

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Continued From Page 1 to comply results in fi nes, the mayor said. The administration’s goal is to remove as many of the properties as possible from the registry, whether by rehabilitation, property sale or by a new occupancy, Ducey said. Only one property has been demolished so far -- a waterfront home in the Herbertsville section at 126 South Beverly Dr. - which was abandoned before Superstorm Sandy and was damaged even further by the storm. After a home is demolished, a lien is placed on the property, so when the property is sold the demolition price would be in the lien, and the township would be paid back fi rst, Ducey said. That money would replenish the ongoing demolition process, he said. The next one on the list is a waterfront home at 8 Queen Anne Rd. that has received multiple violations for the structure and bulkhead. It was approved for demolition in late 2016 by the Property Maintenance Board and the Township Council.

“The bank has started to do work on it which is creating a complication because their actions are intended to illustrate that the property is not abandoned and is structurally sound,” said Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin after the meeting. “As a result, the case will need to be revisited by the board at the next meeting,” she said. A date has not been confi rmed for the demolition, but a Property Maintenance Board meeting is planned for February, Bergin said. The board has also issued demolition orders for 412 North Lake Shore Dr. and 108 Bayview Dr. In January 2014, the NJDCA created the Unsafe Structure Demolition Program after Superstorm Sandy resulted in substantial damage to the housing sector that the DCA said “continue to pose significant risks to communities and undermine recovery efforts.” Some $15 million was set aside for the program, which provides funding to be used to address costs related to demolitions.

OC Library Will Be Closed For Presidents Day

OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. All branches of the Ocean County Library will reopen February 21. The library encourages its customers to use the library’s online resources

including: databases, ebooks and emagazines, and online classes which are available 24-7 through its website theocean countylibrary.org. For more information contact Ocean County Library at its website or call the operator at 732-349-6200.

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LAKEWOOD – An informal discussion to educate parents and caregivers about the role of different organizations and how they can help Latino families. This month staff from St. Francis will discuss parenting. Light refreshments and childcare available.

The presentation will take place at 10 a.m. on February 13 at the Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

Cake Decorating Workshop

BRICK – Teens will learn and practice a variety of cake decorating techniques in this hands-on workshop. Participants will leave with new cake decorating skills that can be applied to home baking to wow family and friends. The class is open to teens only.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of February 4 - February 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The real secret to having everything you want is realizing that you already do. As this week unfolds you might be fascinated by new people or interesting places. Don’t be tempted to stray too far from hearth and home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Learn where you can make improvements. Social situations may give you an opportunity to reassess what you have done wrong in the past. You may be a font of knowledge about expert business practices in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You know what you are worth so only do things that are worthwhile. This week you may be challenged to discriminate between fact and fantasy when dealing with other people. Focus on what actually matters the most. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consider what you do the best and then do your best with it. In the week to come you may develop a better appreciation of your skills by talking with other people. Make purchases with lasting functionality in mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The heart can’t be ruled by the head. You can’t measure satisfaction or creative genius with a slide rule or a pocket calculator. It might be better to rely on intuitions in the week ahead rather than on facts and figures. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will go further by cooperating than by competing. Good manners and a friendly smile will earn you appreciation and bolster support in the week ahead. Get a firm grip on the ups and downs of your finances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do it now. Avoid distractions in the week ahead. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today or the result will be a pile of work on your desk. Interactions with someone enticing may distract you and waste your time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Develop your own narrative. You may feel free to speak your mind in the week ahead and persuade someone to follow your lead. It may be easier than usual to obtain recognition for your skill set and talents. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you see isn’t always what you get. A project or plan could seem attractive on the surface, but there may be hidden flaws. Don’t get caught up in wishful thinking in the week ahead; get expert advice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The ringing phone may bring invitations to participate in group activities. Accept invitations to mingle. You might hear a persuasive proposal in the week ahead. Avoid a tendency to spend your money too freely. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money is like water and may slip through your fingers in the week to come. At the same time, you might be wise enough to build a dam so that you will have ample money for the future. Save money for rainy days. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Brainstorm past the blinders. You might be so busy pursuing your own agenda that you don’t acknowledge the facts about a situation or romantic relationship. This isn’t a good week to take a chance on a passing fling.

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It’s The Perfect Time To Practice Making A Valentine’s Day Treat By Wolfgang Puck

As you may know, almost every day of the year seems to have some special food “holiday” associated with it. Some are obvious, like July Fourth being National Barbecue Day or Christmas Eve’s National Eggnog Day. But I’ve been scratching my head trying to figure out why January 27 should be officially recognized as National Chocolate Cake Day. I haven’t been able to find a logical reason. Maybe people just need something pleasurable like a delicious chocolate creation to cheer them up in the middle of winter. Or maybe, if you love that flavor as much as I do, any day at all is as good as the others for something rich and chocolaty. Come to think of it, though, there could be a very practical reason why this particular late-January date deserves such a distinction: It gives you just over two weeks to plan and perfect what you’ll be cooking for the one you love on Valentine’s Day. After all, many people want to make something special for the annual holiday celebrating love; and chocolate, for obvious reasons, is the go-to special ingredient. When the recipe has the ability to excite oohs and ahs like a magic trick, it makes sense that you, the cook, might want to practice it. Not that my recipe for molten chocolate lava cakes needs much, if any, practice. In fact, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to achieve the delightful results: tender individual rounds of rich chocolate cake that, when cut, release luscious flows of warm chocolate fudge. One key is making sure your oven bakes accurately at the temperature to which you set it. You can achieve this simply by calibrating your oven. Hang an inexpensive oven thermometer from a rack set at the center level, and set the oven to the required baking temperature of 350 F (175 C). Then, once the oven has heated, note any difference between the setting and the thermometer reading, using that difference to adjust your oven setting accordingly. The other important factor is to use a good-quality chocolate containing 65 to 70 percent cocoa solids, a number that you’ll find noted on the labeling of upscale products. This will provide the intense chocolate flavor, balanced by the creaminess of its cocoa butter content. Add the few other simple ingredients, mix them as instructed and bake them with a close eye on the timer and on how the cakes look, and you should achieve the desired molten centers. Even if you overcook them a bit, you’ll still have

delicious, warm chocolate cakes. But, of course, practice does make perfect. And National Chocolate Cake Day gives you an ideal excuse to start getting ready for Valentine’s Day! MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES Serves 8 Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 5 ounces (140 g) bittersweet chocolate, 65 to 70 percent cocoa solids, cut or broken into chunks 8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter 3 large cage-free eggs 3 large cage-free egg yolks 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted To serve: Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1 pint (500 mL) vanilla ice cream, or freshly whipped cream 1 cup (250 mL) fresh berries Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F (175 C). Spray the bottoms of eight 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins or other round baking containers with the nonstick cooking spray and place a circle of parchment paper in the bottom of each. Arrange on a baking tray. Set aside. Put the chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, taking care that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until completely melted and blended. In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the wire whisk attachment at medium speed, beat together the eggs, egg yolks and sugar for 3 minutes. Whisk the flour into the warm chocolate-butter mixture. Then, beating at low speed, add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the ramekins. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, rotating the baking tray 180 degrees halfway through if your oven doesn’t cook evenly, until the sides look firm but the centers still seem very soft. Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes. To serve, use a heatproof pad or towel to grip a ramekin firmly and invert onto a serving plate; lift up to unmold. (If it won’t unmold, run the blade of a thin knife between the side of the ramekin and the cake to loosen the edge.) Peel off and discard the paper. Serve immediately, garnished with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries.

(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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