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Brick Takes Up Affordable Housing Fight

New Attorney Will Push For Housing Credits

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Chambers Bridge Residence, an apartment complex near Shop Rite, is restricted to low-income seniors and disabled individuals. According to COAH rules, a formula caps the amount of credit Brick can receive for this type of existing housing to 23 percent for seniors and 22 percent for developmentally disabled because Brick has too many of each, the mayor said.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township has rescinded a contract with its affordable housing attorney and has appointed a new firm to fight state requirements for an additional 3,000 credits of affordable housing, which would equate to about 1,500 units.

Superior Court Judge Mark

Troncone last month sided with Fair Share Housing Center (an advocacy group for New Jersey’s poor) in a 28-page decision that said Ocean County municipalities would have to plan for affordable housing for the past 15 years – known as the “gap period” – when guidelines set by the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) were

repeatedly challenged in court and the agency was in a state of flux and confusion.

Troncone’s decision came after 13 Ocean County municipalities were seeking to scale down their affordable housing requirements. Brick and four other municipalities

for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun.

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Brick Schools’ State Aid Tops $35.9M

By Judy Smestad-Nunn are ranked among the highest in BRICK – In state budget figures the nation in per-pupil spending. released recently, Brick would Brick Township’s total State receive more than School A id is $35.9 m i l l i o n . $35,938,828, A Look At Brick’s State aid for the wh ich i ncludes State Aid Brick school dis- • Total $35.9 million from state $9,4 63, 269 fo r trict would essen- • $4.9 million for transportation equalization aid, tially stay flat for • $5.39 million for special or the difference the budget, despite between the doleducation a fifth year in a • $1.03 million for security aid l a r a m o u n t s it row of an historic • $92,090 in PARCC readiness aid takes to educate amount of school each student and funding statewide ‑‑ some $12.7 how much the district must conbillion for fiscal year 2016 across tribute to that amount through New Jersey. property taxes.

The State Department of EducaAlso included in the state aid for tion said that in addition to over $9 Brick is $4,922,064 for transporbillion in direct school aid in New tation aid; $5,393,423 for special Jersey, the budget provides for education aid; $1,039,800 for $884 million for school construc- security aid; $92,090 in PARCC tion debt service and $2.9 billion readiness aid; and $92,090 for per for teachers’ pension, Social Secu- pupil growth aid. rity and post-retirement medical $14,934,026 is earmarked for adbenefits. More than a quarter of justment aid, which is a provision the proposed budget is for direct in the School Funding Reform aid to New Jersey schools, which (State Aid - See Page 4)

Gianna’s American Idol Run

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EASTER EGG HUNTS AND BUNNY BREAKFASTS

OCEAN COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, pok i ng bet ween the g rass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find.

Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events

Inside This Week’s Edition

Business Directory............................ 19 Classifieds......................................... 18 Community News.......................... 8-10 Dr. Izzy’s Sound News...................... 14 Fun Page .......................................... 21 Government ....................................... 7 Inside The Law ................................. 22 Letters to the Editor ............................ 6 Wolfgang ......................................... 23

fasts in the local area: March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

– Tuckerton’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting this event at the Free Mason (Events - See Page 5)

–Photos by American Idol/Craig Blankenhorn of Fox Gianna Isabella Petrone, of Jackson Memorial, garnered national attention and swelled local pride with her run on American Idol.

By Jennifer Peacock pride follow her along the journey.

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Housing:

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were represented by the ( just rescinded) affordable housing specialist, attorney Jeffrey Surenian & Associates of Brielle.

Last year the State Supreme Court r uled that Super ior Cou r t judges would be responsible for overseeing affordable housing obligations instead of COAH. The number of affordable housing units would be capped at 1,000, including the “present and prospective need” component of a township’s obligation, Troncone ruled. But the 13 municipalities argued that the cap should represent their entire affordable housing obligation, not for just the gap years.

Every town in New Jersey is fighting the affordable housing rules, and there are currently some 565 ongoing individual lawsuits in the state, Mayor

State Aid:

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Act of 2008 guaranteeing that no district could lose state aid, even if calculations made after the act became law indicated that the district should receive less aid.

This was designed to ensure that no district would experience a destabilizing loss of aid.

School Business Administrator James

John G. Ducey said.

“This is a serious issue facing our town that will affect us now and in the future,” said Ducey at a recent council meeting.

“You want to feel really comfortable with whoever your attorney is, and we weren’t comfortable with the attorney we had. It was my feeling Brick wasn’t being represented up to the standards we expect from our attorney,” he said.

After the meeting, Ducey said that Su ren ia n’s approach was to rezone the entirety of Brick to allow for more multi-unit housing.

T h e t o w n s h i p’s n e w a f f o r d a b l e housing attorneys from the law firm of DeCot iis, Fitz pat r ick & Cole of Tea neck , has a d if ferent approach, Ducey said.

“They are fighting the formula because we don’t have the land for new u nits. We have f ulf illed ou r quota, and we are against any new affordable

housing. We want credit for our existing housing,” he said.

A COAH formula that caps the amount of credit Brick can receive for existing senior citizen and developmentally disabled affordable housing at 23 percent and 22 percent respectively, because the township has too many of each, Ducey explained.

“They are 100 percent people ‑‑ the seniors and the developmentally disabled are the most vulnerable population, and they’re saying they don’t count anymore,” he said after the meeting. “Each of those should be at 100 percent. We have enough affordable housing, and we have more than we need if they gave us proper credit. We need the right attorney to fight for us.”

Brick does not have the infrastructure to handle an additional 1,500 units of affordable housing, which would result in more cars on the already overburdened roads, and potent ially 6,0 0 0

more kids in the schools, he said.

“That’s the part everyone is missing,” Ducey said.

The mayor said that one of his proposals to satisfy affordable housing mandates in town is to use existing Section 8 housing money to buy abandoned proper t y to be desig nated as affordable housing.

In Ocean County, the 2014 affordable housing income limits for a family of four range from $27,784 on the very low scale to $92,614 on the median scale.

The hourly rates for DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole are $165 for attorneys, $125 for law clerks, and $70 for paralegals and legal assistants.

“We plan on f ighting this through the court system and wherever else we have to fight this battle because 3,000 credits is way too much. In fact, one or two is way too much, we have enough,” Ducey said.

Edwards said the Financial Committee also had a discussion about marketing and advertising within the school district.

“We’re going to be looking at a policy to see if it needs to be changed or crafted to allow for that,” he said.

This was the first Board of Education meeting with the new Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella seated at the dias, who was named at the February 4 meeting.

“I’ve been to all the different schools over the last three weeks, met and spoke with all the principals and department heads, met with the chief of police and the mayor. Now maybe I can get back to my office and sign some of the papers that have been sitting there,” Gialanella said.

Former Board President Sharon Cantillo said Gialanella had an eventful start to his new job, when there was a snowstorm,

a burst pipe and a gas leak all within the first four days on the job.

“I hope you weren’t scared off,” she said.

Gialanella encouraged parents to attend a PARCC information session. One was held in early March, but there is still time to get to the second session, which will be held on March 16 at Veterans Elementary School at 6 p.m.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on March 17 at 7 p.m.

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Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and older.

The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

March 19 at 9 a.m. - Barnegat Easter Bu n ny Break fast: T he Barnegat Township Recreation is hosting this event at the Recreation Center. The event costs $9 per person, infants are free. A registration form can be found on the township’s website Barnegat.net.

Send the completed registration form and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005.

March 19 at 9 a.m. - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The breakfast will be held at Saint Monica Church, 679 West Veterans Highway in Jackson.

March 19 at 10 a.m. – Lakewood Egg Hunt: Lakewood Township’s Recreation Department is hosting the annual egg hunt at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex. Open to children ages 3 to 10 years. Rain date is March 20 at 2 p.m.

March 19 at 1 p.m. – Berkeley’s Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation are holding this event at Veterans Park, by the stage. The categories are: Special needs, 3 and under, 4 and 5, 6 and 7 and 8 and

The Brick Times, March 12, 2016, Page 5 up. Bring a bag for the eggs. There are prizes in each category. This event will be rain or shine.

March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Howell’s Easter in the Park: This event will be held at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern Road. The rain date is March 20.Egg hunt times are as follows: children 5 and under – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children 6 to 7 - 2:30 p.m., children 8 to 9 – 3 p.m., children 10 to 12 - 3:30 p.m. More than egg hunts are available. There will also be food, arts and crafts, music, a petting zoo, games and face painting.

March 20 at 9 a.m. ‑‑ Brick PAL Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The event will be held at 60 Drum Point Road.

Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets are available at brickpal.ticketleap.com.

March 20 at 10 a.m. – Manchester Egg Hunt: The fun begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The event is for children ages 2 to 10. Pre-registration is required. Call the Depar tment of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102. You must be registered by March 14. There is a 250 children maximum.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Pine Beach Egg Hunt: The Pine Beach Egg Hunt will at be Vista Park. The rain date is March 26 at 1 p.m.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Seaside Heights’ Palm Sunday Egg Hunts: The boardwalk

and the beach in Seaside Heights will have a 15,000 pastel egg hunt. Children ages 0 to 2 should report to Hancock Avenue. Children ages 3 to 4 should report to Blaine Avenue. Children ages 5 to 6 should report to Sumner Avenue.

Children ages 7 to 8 should report to Hamilton Avenue. Children ages 9 to 10 should report to Lincoln Avenue.

Special needs should meet at Kearney Avenue.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Jen kinson’s Boardwalk Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Rain or shine at 1 p.m. sharp. Meet up according to age groups: 0-4 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium; 5-6 and 7-8 years, in front of Frank’s Fun Center; 9-10 yea rs, i n f ront of Jen k i nson’s Amusement Park. No shovels or digging utensils. Limit 3 eggs per child.

March 20 at 1 and 2 p.m. – Waretown Easter Egg Hu nt: T he Tow nship of Ocean Recreation will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waretown Lake.

Children ages 6 and younger are asked to meet at the lake by 12:45 p.m. The hunt begins at 1 p.m. Children ages 7 to 12 are asked to arrive a 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided to all children, free of charge.

March 20 at 3 p.m. ‑‑ Easter Cantata: “The Power of the Cross” will be presented by the choirs of the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main St. The combined Hand Bells and Chancel

Choir along with the Teen Bells, Brass Ensemble and Piano and Organ duets will present the Cantata. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Admission is free. A good will offering will be taken.

March 26 at 10 a.m. – Where Angels Play Foundation’s Easter Egg Hunt: Where Angels Play Foundation and Long Beach Township PBA paired together to hold this egg hunt at Lauren Rousseau’s Playground, 6800 Long Beach Boulevard.

Br ing you r ow n basket. Free entry.

March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

– The Histor ic Village at Allaire’s annual Easter Egg Hunt features more than 10,000 eggs. Hunts divided into age groups: 0-2, with an assisting adult; 3-4; 5-7; 8-10; 11-12; and special needs, with an assisting adult. A hunt takes place every 15 minutes and hunts are continuous throughout the day from noon to 4 p.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended; all members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Tickets are $6; children under 3 years old are free. Tickets are available over the phone at 732-919-3500 or at allairevillage.org. Registration and pre-registration check in takes place in the Visitor Center beginning at 11 a.m.

Egg hunt times are assigned upon arrival. Event includes bonnet parade, Easter bunny visits, living history demonstrations and more.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Let’s Do Our Jobs Filling a vacancy on the Supreme Cou r t is the Constitutional duty of both the President – to put forth a nominee – and the Un ited St ates Senate – to consider, and accept or reject that nominee.

The American people understand that our obligation in this process is to advise and consent, not neglect and obst r uct.

And if Republicans employ such shameful

polit ical t act ics as they have threatened, they will make a mockery of this duty, creating undo harm to our country and our courts.

That is not leadership – it is partisanship – and the America n people u nderstand that too.

The way forward is simple. Let’s do our jobs.

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My wife and I just visited the WWII Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting and I must say that who ever designed this memorial did an outstanding job in honoring those that served in WWII. I don’t how visitors noticed, but we did, there isn’t any memorial honoring the women who served in WWII. Over the years I have met a number of women who have served, and like the men, they had buddies that were killed and injured.

Women played important roles during WWII, both at home and in uniform.

Women worked in defense plants and volunteered for war related organizations.

Nearly 350,000 women served in uniform. General Eisenhower felt he could not win the war without the aid of the women in uniform.

Women served and died, some were captured and were POWs. More than 1,600 nurses were decorated for bravery. In the Pacific Theater, 565 WACs won combat decorations.

We need to recognize the contribution that women played in WWII victory. We need a memorial at the park honoring all those women that served in WWII. Jerry Dolan Whiting

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Sometimes trying to reason with a liberal is like talking to a deer staring into

headlights. They just don’t comprehend danger. But, let’s try.

The economic crisis was not caused by greedy billionaires or Wall Street. It began with the government program in the Carter Administration and was super-charged in the Clinton Administration.

President Carter admirably promoted the HUD program building homes for those who could not afford them. What he failed to realize was that many of the recipients of those homes would not be able to afford the homes’ maintenance and upkeep. Much of the tax money ended up being wasted as many homes fell into disrepair.

Continuing with promoting the “American Dream” of home ownership, President Clinton, in 1999, repealed a 1933 law that kept risky loans from being coupled with those considered sound. He then pressured banks to relax their lending requirements so that those who had been considered unqualified could be approved for loans on homes the banks knew they could not afford to pay back. Clinton threatened the banks to make the loans or suffer government retaliation in the form of penalties.

The banks complied. In order to save themselves from sure destruction, the banks coupled loans they previously would not have approved with those that were more secure, and sold these as investment packages all over the world. Eventually,

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as the banks predicted, the bad loans went unpaid causing a worldwide crisis.

President Bush foresaw the problem and tried to modify the gover nment program several times, but was stymied by a Democrat Congress. So, when you hear that mind-numbing phrase “It’s Bush’s fault,” know that it is not; just as it is not the fault of greedy billionaires or Wall Street.

The crisis was caused by short-sighted politicians that ignored the advice of professionals and thought themselves to be economic or military geniuses. Vote wisely.

Joseph Semiraro Bayville

Thanks, Obama The letter “What Is The President’s Legacy?” printed February 20, 2016 could not have been more wrong.

The letter faults President Barack Obama with the divisiveness in Washington. It was Senator Mitch McConnell who stated at the beginning of President Barack Obama’s term that he was going to make him a one term president. The current Republican Party is well documented with removing any member who is willing to compromise on legislation. The presumed successor to John Boehner, Eric Cantor, was probably the biggest example of that viewpoint.

President Barack Obama came into office when the country was in chaos. The country was in the Great Recession, involved in two wars, millions of Americans had no healthcare and others were denied healthcare due to preexisting conditions. The debt was at ten trillion dollars from a surplus eight years prior, and it was on a projection to continue into the future.

Medicare was projected to be running a deficit by 2016.

If President Barack Obama violated the Constitution as the writer states, all anyone has to do is sue to the Su-

preme Court if necessary.

This is just idle talk with no basis in fact.

Our economy is so much stronger than most countries in the world, if not all, since President Barack Obama took office, and it is reflected in the strength of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies today.

President Barack Obama has t u r ned these problems around and has made “America Great Again.”

Janet Buonagura Brick

Origin Of Morals This is in response to the February 13 letter regarding the origin of moral values. The writer alleges that morality is based upon human experience, and not from a belief in God and the Bible. However, he is correct that moral values “blossomed in the human heart…before the advent of Christ.” But the question arises, where did they originally “blossom” from?

Why do we value the virtues of morality? Because they are part of God’s character. If someone doesn’t believe in God, why do they believe i n hu ma n rights? If you just feel that there should be human rights, then where do these non-physical feelings come from? Even evolutionists are at a loss to explain where the conscience and moral values came from.

You can deny God all you want, but your conscience is always bearing witness, and there is no escape from what is real—the God who is real. Denial offers only a brief postponement of the inevitable. With our God-given morality, we judge (and punish) those who do not abide by the virtues of our Creator, as God will do as well to those who rebel against His rules.

Opinions and belief don’t change reality, or make people “less moral”—they just make them accountable.

Charles Henke Brick

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year

OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide environmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “ Si n c e t h e p r og r a m bega n i n 1997, 65,0 0 0 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of eff luent have been d ispose d of prope rly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program.

“This program has been ext remely popula r a nd extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.”

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder s was expected to authorize

operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting.

“This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Author it y and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.

The costs to operate all t he boat s a re split be tween the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority.

“The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge t o b o at e r s.” T he s t at e Department of Environment al Protect ion also provides some funds to of f s e t t h e o p e r a t io n a l

costs.

The six boats were all purchased by Ocean Cou nt y w it h t he cost s being reimbursed through t h e C l e a n Ve s s e l Ac t Grant and the NJ Shoreto -Please license plate program.

“I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate prog ram which help s prov ide f u nd i ng fo r t h e p u m p o u t b o a t program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Hai nes, who ser ved i n the state Legislature. “I am happy to see t hese f u nds resulted i n such a successf ul prog ram t h at help s t o p r e se r ve Ba r negat Bay a nd ou r environment.”

Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essen-

t ia l for a c ou nt y s uch as Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base.

“When boaters are unable to use the many pu mpouts based at the marinas throughout the cou nt y, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants f rom enter ing ou r waterways.”

Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste

f rom enter i ng the bay.

The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9.

“We are home to the greatest number of mar i n a s i n t he st at e. We want people to use our bays and our rivers for r e c r e a t io n a l b o a t i ng ,” Vicari said. “But we also want ever yone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the environment that needs to be protected and preserved.”

T he Bay Defender, a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank and operated by Brick Township was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l i ng nor t he r n

Freeholder Joseph Vicari Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Ba r negat Bay a nd t wo boats pat rol Lit tle Egg H a r b or. T h e C i r cle of Life which is sponsored

by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the state.

The boats operate Memor ial Day weekend t h r o u g h O c t ob e r e a ch year, including major holidays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations.

For more infor mation on the pumpout boat prog r a m , v i sit t he O c e a n C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t ’s we b s it e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Set

OCEAN COU NTY – The Ocean Count y Ho u s e h old H a z a r d o u s Wa st e Col le ct ion pro gram will make its first stop in Stafford Township on April 16.

“This continues to be a very popular program with Ocean County residents,” said Freeholder Ger r y P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean Cou nt y Depar t-

ment of Solid Waste Manage me nt. “I a m h appy we can offer it again this year. It provides benefits to not just our citizens, but also the envi ronment.”

Last year, the county collected 271,842 pounds of h o u s e h o l d h a z a r d ou s wa ste at a cost of $107,921. The prog ram is funded in part by State Recycling Enhancement

Act Tax Fund. “ T h is f r e e prog r a m , which got started in 1989, provides an avenue to get rid of items like paints, paint thinner and cleaners, properly and safely, keeping the material from entering our waterways and our preserved lands,” Little said.

The program will run once a month from April to October and is held at

different collection sites throughout the county.

“We work to make certain this program is accessible to our residents,” Little said. “It is held in t ow n s, bot h la rge a nd small, and citizens in any Ocean County town can attend any site.”

The first dates, times and locations for the 2016 c ol le c t io n a r e: 9 a .m . t o 3 p.m., Apr i l 16 at t he St af ford Tow nsh ip P ubl ic Work s G a r age, 320 Hay wood Road; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 14, M a n ch e s t e r Tow n s h ip P ubl ic Work s G a r age, 1360 Route 70 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11, Toms R i ve r Tow n s h i p P u b lic Works Garage, 1672 Church Road.

While the program is free, registration is required.

To register for the Manchester collection site, call 732-367- 0802; for

the Toms River Township site, call 732-506 -5047 and for Stafford Township, call 609-978-0913.

Mu n icip a l r e c ycl i ng centers and the county’s recycling centers allow for drop off of a host of materials including used paint, motor oil and car batteries.

“Our residents should check with us or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-rou nd eliminating the need to store them in their home,” Little said.

Residents can drop off a maximum of 200 pounds of d r y material and 20 gallons of liquid at the county’s household hazardous waste collection sites. No containers over five gallons will be accepted.

Materials accepted at the household hazardous w a s t e c ol le c t io n sit e s are: paints, thinners, boat

Freeholder Gerry P. Little p a i n t s , s olve n t s , p o ol chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and d r a i n cl e a n e r s , s i l ve r polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil a nd used gasoline.

Little noted that additional dates, times and locations will be announced in the near future. The information can be found on the county website at co.ocean.nj.us or by calling 800-55-RECYCLE.

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13th Annual World’s Fair A Success

–Photo courtesy Brick Township School District The Lake Riviera Middle School seventh graders held a World Fair.

BRICK – Lake Riviera Middle School hosted its 13th annual Seventh Grade World’s Fair showcasing the countries of China, Vietnam, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, as well as the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Over the course of the Seventh Grade World’s Fair history, 70 individual countries from around the world have been fairly represented so as to showcase all cultures.

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies art, music, woodshop, theatre, cooking, foreign language, sports, technology and more are incorporated into this wonderful learning experience.

Students, who enter LRMS as sixth graders, participate as seventh graders and leave as eighth graders, are exposed to at least 24 different countries through the World’s Fair event. The seventh grade teaching partnerships are focused on allowing this unique learning event to become an enrichment activity that creates benefits well beyond the traditional classroom experience. Every seventh grade student has their hand involved in the event. Projects, presentations and collaborative efforts are life skills that are

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There are classroom Ambassadors who are given leadership roles in order to assist in overseeing the progress of each class.

The LRMS PTA sponsored a “Family Night” on February 3. This event brought in over one thousand people. In addition, the seventh graders also hosted the event for all of the Brick elementary schools. Approximately 300 first graders were escorted around the World’s Fair by seventh grade students who led and guided them through various student-designed activities in each of the countries. Finally, students showed off their hard work to their school peers as the sixth grade students enjoyed the last day of the event.

The Seventh Grade World’s Fair is an incredible cross-curricular event that epitomizes Lake Riviera Middle School’s mantra of “Aiming for Excellence.” In a character education infused school-wide project, a simple room is transformed into a mini Epcot for the people of Brick. The camaraderie and collaborative efforts by students and faculty members alike allow this event to shine and show our diversity as a country.

In turn, as students learn The United States is a culture of cultures, they understand it’s a small world after all and take immense pride in showing that their hard work and diligence will create an amazing end result.

Spring Fling Gift Auction

LAKEWOOD – The Rotary Club of Toms River is pleased to present its Spring Fling Gift Auction on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. The auction will be held at The View at Eagle Ridge, 2 Augusta Blvd.

The event will include music by Riptide Productions, door prizes, buffet dinner and cash bar.

Tickets cost $40.

For information or tickets, call 732-674-6898.

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The group is more than $2,000 toward its goal.

The Friends are trying to raise the money to move the old osprey cam to the beachfront and buy a new, enhanced camera as its osprey cam. The camera and its equipment would be more reliable and show finer details than the previous camera was. There’s also better communication equipment

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LAKEWOOD – Ocean County residents are invited to participate in a free “How To” Compost Workshop scheduled for April 16 at the Ocean County Recycling Education Center.

“This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning learning about how to reuse your organic waste while helping the environment,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

“This workshop is free and provides many helpful tips on the benefits of composting.”

The workshop is being sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management and the Ocean County Soil

Conservation District. It is open to Ocean County residents.

The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon and registrants should arrive promptly. Light snacks also will be provided.

Attendees will learn how to manage organic waste, explore the benefits of using finished compost and ways to improve soil health.

The workshop will be presented by the Ocean County Master Composters in collaboration with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District. It will be held at the Ocean County Recycling Education Center at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center, 800 Towbin Ave. Registration is required as seating is limited. The registration deadline is April 8.

For more information and to register, contact Mary Jerkowicz, senior program monitor, Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, at 732-506-5047 ext. 4365.

For additional information about educational programs through the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, contact Becky Laboy, education outreach specialist, 609-971-7002 ext. 114 or education@soildistrict.org.

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BRICK – A Flea Market will be held at the Greenbriar I Clubhouse on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a little bit of everything offered by over 35 dealers.

There will also be lunch and snacks for purchase provided by the Veteran’s Association.

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Batman, Superman Coming To FirstEnergy Park

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws and West Virginia Power are teaming up to welcome Superman and Batman to FirstEnergy Park on May 15. The two teams will each wear special jerseys - the BlueClaws will wear Superman jerseys and the Power will wear Batman jerseys - during their game that day while the characters will be at the game for

an appearance.

The day’s festivities are presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

This game marks the first time the BlueClaws have partnered with the visiting team for dueling theme-jerseys in a game at FirstEnergy Park.

The two characters, Superman and Batman,

will be available on the concourse for pictures with fans beginning at 1:05 p.m., just after the game’s first pitch.

In addition, the BlueClaws will have 1,000 superhero capes for fans ages 18 and under.

There will be 500 Batman-style capes and 500 Superman-style capes. Fans can “vote” by picking their favorite cape as they enter

the ballpark.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. that morning, Batman and Superman will be upstairs for a VIP meetand-greet with BlueClaws fans. The special VIP event will take place in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and include: ticket to the game, picture (which will be printed for you) with both characters (one photo per child), guaranteed cape giveaway (choice of Superman or Batman cape), high-five tunnel on the field with characters before the game, activities and light refreshments in the pregame meet-and-greet and early entrance to the ballpark. Space is extremely limited. Tickets for the VIP Meet-and-Greet must be reserved in advance by visiting blueclaws.com. The tickets are $20 per person.

The teams will renew their rivalry - wearing the Superman and Batman jerseys - later in the season in West Virginia.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 15 years of existence.

Ticket packages and group outings are currently on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.

Early Act Club At Drum Point Elementary

BRICK – Drum Point Elementary School students, staff and our community teamed up with Lite Rock 96.9 and American Recreational Military Services to send cards and comfort packages to our troops in active duty. The Early Act Club visited all the classrooms to help write Valentine Cards for the troops and collected donations for care packages from families and staff.

The Early Act Club at Herbertsville Elementary School participated in a two week collection of spare change to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) School and Youth program. After two weeks they collected $1,182. Early Act members have also been visiting with residents at the Laurelton Nursing Home in Brick. This month, members helped paint and socialize with the residents.

Elks Dinner & Dance

BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge #2151 is hosting a dinner and dance; a celebration of the music of the Connecticut Twins, Bernie Witkowski, Ray Budzilek, Whitney and the Naturals and more. Eddie Biegaj presents a special performance with the super talents of Chuck Pendrak, Rick Gazda, Henry Borawksi, Joe Yachnik and Greg Dolecki.

The event will be held on April 10 starting at noon. The roast pork dinner will be served from 1 to 2 p.m. Dancing will start at 2 p.m. and go on until 6 p.m.

The event will be held at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2493 Hooper Ave. Tickets are $25. Refreshments are available.

For tickets and information, call Bernie Lesiak at 732-901-9977 and Andy Citkowicz at 732-330-0624. Tickets are also available at the bar. Table reservations of ten available.

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Study Abroad In Morocco This Summer

TOMS RIVER – Learn Arabic, visit North Africa/Middle East and earn seven college credits. This summer Ocean County College, with support from a U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program grant, will offer Study Abroad in Morocco from July 12 to August 2. This program is open to the community. The registration deadline is April 10. Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come/ first-served basis. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school.

This exciting program starts with a weeklong online orientation and introduction to the language and culture of North Africa/ Middle East. Then participants will fly to Rabat, Morocco for an immersion program in language, culture and history with three weeks of living and learning. Upon their return, participants will engage in a weeklong online conclusion to the course, which will be a time to reflect and share what they gained from the experience.

While in Morocco, participants will: Live with a host family – Moroccans are noted for their exceptional warmth and hospitality. Living and eating with a host family will allow participants to experience the culture of North Africa from the inside.

Engage in language instruction – From beginner to intermediate, this travel seminar will provide a head-start in learning Arabic or improve established skills.

Participate in field trips – Visit local cultural institutions, art exhibits, musical performances, historical sites and nearby cities, including Casablanca and Fez. Relax on beautiful beaches, dine at excellent restaurants and take in the night life.

The abroad part of the program is arranged by AMIDEAST (America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.), the leading U.S. organization for education and research in the Middle East with over

50 years of experience in arranging studyabroad opportunities for U.S. students.

Students and community members are welcome to attend. Ocean County College faculty and administrators will participate as advisors and facilitators to ensure each participant’s experience is exciting and beneficial.

Morocco is located in the western-most part of North Africa, its coast line lies on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The country is a land of rugged mountains and deserts in the interior, with excellent beaches on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Students will stay in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, located on the western, Atlantic coast.

Students will be enrolled in “Summer 2016 Semester SS5 – HUMN 251” and “Study Abroad to Morocco – DL1” for seven-credits. Students from other colleges and universities, planning to transfer these credits, must receive prior approval from their home school.

The cost for the trips for those who are in-county is $1,483.50 and out-of-county is $1,665.50. This is the current estimated cost; the final cost pending exchange rate and fuel flight surcharges.

The package includes tuition and fees; land and air transportation; day trips, guided tours and admissions as noted in itinerary; living accommodations with host families and meals as noted in itinerary including designated breakfasts and dinners with host families and 15 lunches at pre-selected restaurants.

Not included are personal expenses, airline baggage fees and any tips, activities, meals, and/or services not specifically listed. For a full description, refer to the program itinerary.

To learn more or for an application, contact Maria Potter, Middle Eastern Studies Lecturer at Ocean County College, mpotter@ocean.edu or 732-255-0400, ext. 2495.

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Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you cannot hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms

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Community Medical Center, Toms River, does accept sharps from residents for disposal. Contact Environmental Services Department, 732-557-8000 ext.

18005. No fee. Residents can use their own containers but they must be rigid containers only.

The hospital is able to provide a sharps container for residents free of charge.

To get a sharps container, you must go to the Outpatient Laboratory. With additional questions contact Laura Jodice, Director of Environmental Services at Ljodice@barnabashealth.org.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood, does accept sharps from residents for disposal. Contact Nancy of Environmental Services at 732-363-1900 ext. 24689. There is a onetime $10 registration fee. Residents cannot use their own containers. Upon registration, the hospital will issue a rigid shar ps container. The hospital will swap out the container during each drop off.

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Some of you take several antibiotics each and every day, while some of you avoid them like the plague. The pros of a traditional antibiotic is that you can keep your infection from achieving full-blown status, or as some experts suggest, you chase the bugs into biofilms where they can’t be killed but your symptoms go away.

Organisms that go into biofilm are going into ‘submission’ for lack of a better word and they’ll do that sometimes in the presence of an antibiotic.

Traditional antibiotics can cure pneumonia, or life-threatening infections from the deadly “kissing bug,” or hair ties. Yes, hair ties. Google Audree Kopp, she almost died from sepsis from her hair tie. Point is, drugs are sometimes handy.

But I’m not convinced of their safety for longterm or less serious infections. They change who you are. When you take an antibiotic, you destroy your gut flora, which has an impact on your personality. That’s why you need probiotics. Plus probiotics impact your digestion, your mood and ability to fight cancer and infection.

A disadvantage of antibiotics is that you become resistant to them quickly. What will you do when they stop working? Think this out with me, penicillin is just penicillin. It’s easy for a germ to outsmart one ingredient. With something like garlic, there are at least 35 known active constituents making it super hard for a bug to get around and become a “superbug.” Capiche?

I’m a pharmacist, trust me on this. My antibiotics are simple substances. Pathogenic organisms have been around the Earth for eons, and they are much smarter. They can outsmart the drugs because unlike herbs, pharmaceuticals don’t have hundreds of biologically active constituents. Scientific research is never going to agree with me or other natural healers like the scantily dressed “medicine” man, licensed naturopaths/

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Cat’s Claw – A strong antimicrobial and antiviral which is often used in Lyme, and sometimes HIV as an adjunctive remedy. Anyone could use it for a general infection. It has some anti-cancer affect, and it reduces TNF alpha (an inflammatory cytokine). Useful for Crohn’s as well.

Colloidal Silver – Everyone’s favorite, this may be useful for staph in the nose. Studies have shown that topical colloidal silver solution has effective antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and tons of other organisms.

Oregano – It’s a strong anti-fungal and may be useful for Candida, as well as parasites. Some people dilute it with a little coconut oil and apply it to the skin (not on broken skin though), where there is signs of fungal infection. The carvacrol component of wild oregano oil has activity against MRSA and C. difficile.

Teasel Root – May inhibit growth of Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme). It can extract bacteria from muscle tissue where antibiotics have a hard time penetrating.

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BRICK – The community is invited to volunteer to help pack over 10,000 meals which are to be sent to people in need around the world. This event is being held on April 17 at 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 135 Salmon Street, near the intersection of Route 70 and Brick Blvd.

This community effort is sponsored by the Brick Clergy Association, an interfaith group of local clergy, and is administered

by Stop Hunger Now, a non-profit world hunger relief organization. In 2013, Stop Hunger Now was able to ship more than 41 million meals to 31 countries, including Haiti, Liberia, Honduras, Swaziland, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Belize, Zambia, Uganda, Panama, Burkina Faso, El Salvador and Burundi.

The meals are sent to schools, orphanages and community development programs. For example, one partner agency in Nicaragua was able to serve over 15,000 children daily.

There is no admission charge for this event. Optionally, one can make a voluntary donation at the door by sponsoring any number of meals at 29 cents each and/or bring nonperishable food items for a local Brick food pantry.

The Brick faith communities that are participating in this event are: Brick Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church of Laurelton, Laurelton Park Baptist Church, Osbornville Baptist Church, Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, St. Thomas Lutheran Church and Temple Beth Or. For information about this event, contact Reverend Judy Anderson or Reverend John Anderson of St. Thomas Lutheran Church at 732-477-5533 or Rabbi Robert Rubin of Temple Beth Or at 732-458-4700.

For general information about Stop Hunger Now visit their website at stophungernow.org.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Did you know that excess fertilizers are polluting our rivers, lakes and bays? The chemicals in fertilizers wash into New Jersey’s waterways from hundreds of thousands of lawns in the state.

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Jersey-Friendly Yards was developed by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help educate New Jersey residents about low-impact landscaping techniques.

The new site highlights ways that you can minimize fertilizer use at your home, and shows native plants that you can add to your landscaping that require little irrigation, are pest resistant and attract pollinators like butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.

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OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will collect gently used prom dresses, beginning March 1 for its seventh annual Prom Dress Giveaways.

Dresses can be both long and short styles for modern teens and should only include formal prom dresses. The library cannot accept bridesmaid’s dresses or cocktail dresses.

To donate prom dresses, deliver them to any one of the 21 locations in Ocean County. Donations will be accepted until April 22.

The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances. Last year more than 700 prom dresses were distributed.

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(15) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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Gianna was not saved by votes or judges on the March 3 episode. She and fellow Idol Olivia Rox were sent home, with the judges keeping Avalon Young in the competition.

Despite the loss, Gianna had a message for her supporters on her Facebook page, posted just hours after her exit from the show.

“So happy to say I made top ten! Although I did not make top eight, that’s okay! I am not sad at all I’m grateful and super ecstatic to have had this chance to be on such a legendary show so much fun singing in front of three amazing judges and singing with Demi Lovato today! What a crazy journey this has been. It takes a ton of No’s until you get that one yes and make all of your dreams come to life. I am only going up from here, no regrets and no looking

back. I owe a huge thank you to American Idol within the amount of time I’ve been on the show I can really tell how much I have grown,” Gianna wrote. “Vocally, stage prescience wise, and so many others ways. I learned to always stay optimistic and happy because if you are sad it won’t change the situation all I have to say is a ton of more music is coming your way.”

Her schedule was jam packed the following day with appearances and interviews across Los Angeles. Hours after her Facebook post, she took to social media again, this time with a video, to thank her fans for sending their well wishes, but assuring them she’s okay.

“A lot of you have been saying you’re sorry and you’re sad and stuff. Please don’t be sad. There’s nothing to be sad about,” she said. “I just wanted to thank you for always supporting me.”

She said it was “insane” that she even

made it into the top, especially being only 15 years old.

Reports across social media the previous weak pegged her performance as “shaky,” as pointed out by judges Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. While she was warned to stay away from comments on social media sites, Gianna said she does read them and has a message for her haters.

“Many people have told me to not read comments, or tweets, etc. because they are not always going to be kind. I read them regardless and I know I shouldn’t say something but recently I’ve seen a lot of people saying ‘She shouldn’t be in the show,’ ‘Kick her off,’ ‘She can’t sing.’ I would just like to say in a very mature kind manner that I work extremely hard at what I do. I love singing and I am human, I will not always have amazing performances but that just shows you I am human,” she wrote.

The dream is very much alive, she said.

“I am beyond blessed to even be at top ten in this competition but I intend on pushing myself harder and harder each week to make it farther. Your negative comments will make me work harder and the positive one make me love what I do.

To those who say I don’t belong in this competition I will prove to you I do belong in this competition and I love what I do. I will show you how much this dream means to me and how badly I want to make it reality,” she said.

Gianna, a student at Jackson Memorial High School, made it clear at her farewell pep rally in February that she plans to stay in L.A. to pursue a music career.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is the operative word. Give in with good grace as this week unfolds. The ball is in the other person’s court at work. You must let the other person take the lead if you take a turn on the dance floor of love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Negotiations stride forward with giant steps. If you are a real team player and make fairness a priority you can strike a deal that pleases all the people all the time.

You may be inspired to adopt new goals this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Steer clear of power struggles in the early part of the week.

Those in charge could be in the mood to throw some weight around and you don’t want to be in the way when it lands. Avoid starting new projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn to be wise. Read and study. Your week will unwind flawlessly if you put your trust in others and refuse to bow to outside pressures. Pay close attention to human moods and business will take care of itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fill up your bank account the old fashioned way. Your wisdom about financial matters will keep you from falling into bad habits. In the week ahead a partner will prove to be entirely trustworthy and dispel your doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a decided advantage in the week ahead. Although a financial matter could cause concern, you will find creative solutions at your fingertips. Your ability to compromise will put you at the head of the pack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Industry and initiative can pay off. Cash might not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick some up that

is right under your feet. Avoid confrontations early in the week when touchy feelings may be in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Investigate before you invest. Finances can end up on a roller coaster ride if you dip into the piggy bank early in the week. Be big hearted and overlook disapproval from partners as a turnaround is just around the corner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you may be bombarded by conflicting viewpoints. Wait until the dust settles to make a major decision. Just because one responsibility is erased doesn’t mean you should immediately take on another one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just because you have the advantage of a better education or financial resources doesn’t mean you should take advantage of others. Tap into inner wisdom to protect you from making poor business decisions this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Minor moodiness may mar the beginning of the week.

Be on your best behavior and don’t step on other people’s toes just to have your way. Passing squabbles subside quickly but could block your attempts at financial gain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on love and affection rather than money in the week ahead. Your business judgment could be off kilter, but people will trust your ideas anyway. Do yourself a favor and don’t offer financial advice to any friends. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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CUT RESTAURANT BUTTER LETTUCE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD Serves 4 HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE: 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 to 4 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper SALAD: 1 1/2 to 2 heads butter lettuce, separated, rinsed well and dried, 20 to 24 leaves total 1 ripe Hass-style avocado 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Fresh dill, separated into small sprigs Fresh chervil, separated into small sprigs Fresh tar ragon, separated into individual leaves Fresh chives, cut into 1- to 2-inch (2.5- to 5-cm) pieces Organic celer y, small leaves only, stalks reserved for another use 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half First, make the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chopped tarragon, vinegar, honey and mustard. Sea-

son to taste with salt and pepper. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the oil, continuing until a thick and creamy emulsion forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Separate the butter lettuce leaves. Rinse them well under cold running water, and then pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Select 20 to 24 leaves total, reser ving the rest for another use.

With a sharp, sturdy knife, cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Grasp the avocado between your hands and twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them. To remove the pit, use a tablespoon to scoop it out. With a large spoon, scoop out the f lesh whole from the skin of each half. Cut the f lesh of each half lengthwise in half again, then crosswise into thin slices.

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