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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi (Top) Firefighters Mike Delaney and Cole Hadley were awarded capes for saving a woman from a fire in 2020. (Right) Frank Pirozzi and Earl received an award for their ongoing volunteering efforts at Caregivers Volunteers of Central Jersey.

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – They say “not all heroes wear capes,” however these local heroes were awarded their

own cape at the 8th Annual Brick Hero Awards program held at the Brick High School auditorium.

The event, which is run

by the Mayor’s Student Advisory, honors Brick residents who have made a difference in the community and award them

for their acts of kindness.

“The Hero Awards started as a way to help bring positivity between the (Heroes - See Page 4)

Chef’s Night Out Serves Up A Delicious Fundraiser

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – It was one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Foundation and if you went home hungry, it was your own fault.

After a year’s absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual

Report: No Native American Artifacts At Park

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The renovation of Cedar Bridge Manor Park could begin as early as this spring since an archaeological survey has been completed and no historical artifacts were found.

Permits to proceed with the project were delayed since the .91-acre waterfront park on Manor Drive was located in a geographic area “of high sensitivity” where Native American artifacts might be found, says the 61-page archaeological survey. If artifacts were found, further survey would be warranted.

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OCVTS Chef’s Night Out fundraiser returned recently and to a whole new venue, the Lacey Elks Lodge which allowed for more space and different rooms to accommodate the many participating restaurants and organizations as well as the varied culinary programs provided for

OCVTS students.

“It was a spectacular event for our district.

We are blessed with a foundation that supports our mission of preparing students for today’s demanding high-tech job market. The monies from Chef’s Night Out will not only allow for financial scholarships for our

students but also supply tools, equipment and other necessary gear needed for our programs,” OCVTS Superintendent Karen Homiek said.

She added, “all of the Foundation members are volunteers and are members of the local Ocean County community. Everyone seems

to like the restaurants that are here. The restaurant owners and staff are having a good time.

Everyone is just enjoying themselves.”

Harold “Skip” Peterson of Lacey is a member of the Foundation and was instrumental in bringing the big event that featured (Chef - See Page 22)

Can Workers Take Town Vehicles Home?

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Are Brick employees permitted to take township vehicles home with them?

This was a question raised by resident and former council member Jim Fozman during the most recent Township Council meeting.

“I understand that for essential personnel, this is normal,” Fozman said during public comment. “I was in Toms River…and I saw a township car shooting all the way down, this was about four or five o’clock,” he said.

“How many people in the town take home vehicles that are non-essential?” Fozman asked. “Is it Recreation? Is it Parks? Who gets the vehicles? Because gas cost is way up.”

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Continued From Page 1 school community and the town, a way to award acts of kindness and people who go above and beyond for the community and make a difference every day,” Brandi White, Coordinator of the Mayor’s Student Advisory, said.

“When we say ‘heroes,’ heroes come in many different shapes and sizes. It’s not always your police, fire and EMS, we know those are our heroes, but the other people like the neighbor who saved someone’s dog, that’s an everyday hero. They did that act of kindness just to help or to be kind and those are the people we try to acknowledge.”

This year, they recognized 22 individuals, as many of the nominations were from last year since they couldn’t hold the event in the school due to COVID. Honorees included teachers, students, administration, community workers, residents and more. Each hero was pinned with a green superhero cape.

“Some are school staff and to them they are just doing their everyday job but it makes a difference for the kids and the families. They go above and beyond. They’re always outside greeting the students by name with a smile on their face. That changes somebody’s day and that can change their whole future, having that positive impact on students every day,” White added.

“We’re honoring ‘the best of Brick.’ People who have put in the effort, making Brick a friendlier place, a better place for all of us to live,” Mayor John G. Ducey said. “These heroes all have one thing in common: a love for Brick Township and a love or all human beings. These heroes are an inspiration to every one of us.”

Some of the honorees included resident Robin Antonelli, who donated a playground to Veterans Memorial Elementary School, a playground which is also used by the surrounding community. Her single donation of $18,000 funded the entire playground to be moved from Herbertsville Preschool to Veterans Memorial

Elementary School.

On December 12, 2020, firefighters Mike Delaney and Cole Hadley saved a woman from a fire at an apartment complex. They carried her down three flights of stairs, wearing over 100 lbs. of fire gear. At the time, both were fairly new to the fire service. The two were also honored for their heroic acts.

Pamela Soriano, a member of the Mayor’s Student Advisory, was given a Hero Award for saving a fellow student’s dog.

“Last February, Pam rescued my dog from an icy lagoon and Pam jumped into the frozen water with no regard to her belongings like her phone or clothes,” Sarah Eisenstein said. “My dog was paddling further into the lagoon and Pam got my dog and swam back all the way to the dock. She saved my dog’s life and I’m very grateful for her.”

Frank Pirozzi and his canine companion Earl both received awards for their volunteering, to which their journey began at Caregivers Volunteers in 2014. Frank is a dedicated veteran volunteer, active in veteran programs helping to bridge the gap between Veterans Affair Office

and Caregivers Volunteers of Central Jersey.

He’s also one of the most requested volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Respite Care for the Caregivers group.

Zulma Soto, the Director of Brick Township Senior Services, received a Hero Award for her efforts to modify and expand services to seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soto and her staff stayed in contact with many of the home-bound seniors in the community and also provided help for meals and medications.

In addition, Soto and her staff created Zoom programs for seniors such as a creative writing class, a monthly book club and a multi-cultural club.

The following is a full list of the Hero Award Recipients: Margaret Reddan, Kevin McKnight, Tim Tinik, Jeanine Bliss, Holly Whalen, Chrissie Arif, Karen Yaegel, Monica Bonk, Frank Pirozzi & Earl, Pamela Soriano, Robin Antonelli, Ann Maire Wilcox, Zulma Soto, Donald Bertrand, Kathleen Moreira, John Maugeri, Ester Jordan, Mike Delaney, Cole Hadley, Jessica Fletcher, Elizabeth Tonkovich, Nick & Eric Siebecker.

Willow Springs Introduces Clinical Concierge Program

BRICK – Further pairing its clinical excellence with enhanced communication and support for residents and their families, Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has introduced a Clinical Concierge Program, welcoming Kelly Dahms, RN, as its new nurse concierge.

The 163-bed skilled nursing facility, located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road in Brick Township, provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care.

Willow Springs’ Clinical Concierge Program facilitates seamless communication among residents, their caregivers, and the facility’s nursing and medical staff. As the nurse concierge, Dahms assists in educating residents on their medical conditions and medications. She also liaises with residents’ caregivers, providing regular updates, including changes in condition, and answering any questions they may have.

“I am thrilled to join Willow Springs’ talented

team and share in the facility’s emphasis on the importance of communication,” said Dahms, who possesses a deep nursing background, including previous experience as a staff nurse at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Step-Down Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit and as manager of a subacute rehabilitation unit. In addition to her nursing degree, Dahms earned a master’s degree in Health and Wellness Coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center develops its specialized programming with Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports the facility. “Willow Springs’ Clinical Concierge Program is one of a kind in the area,” said Marquis’ Pam Montemurno, regional director of market development. “The facility is pleased to have Kelly and her extensive medical training in this expanded role; she has such a warm, caring manner.”

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Continued From Page 1 The research methods used included the identification of previously registered archaeological sites nearby, site recon naissance, subsu r face testing, photographic documentation of existing conditions and mapping.

Maps on file show seven archaeological sites within a one-mile radius of the site, which have all been registered, says the report.

Shovel test pits were excavated at 50foot intervals and the soil stratum was excavated and screened separately for artifact recovery.

“No pre-contact period Native American or historic artifacts were identified, and no cultural features were observed.

No archeological sites are present within the [site]. As a result, no additional archaeological survey is recommended,” concludes the report.

In January 2020, the township administration met with some of the residents who live near the park to get their input for its design, some of which are being incorporated into the final plan.

According to Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin, the consensus from the meeting was that residents preferred an expanded playground area with swings over a proposed bocce court and horse shoe pit.

They also suggested that the playground area be moved further away from the

The Brick Times, March 19, 2022, Page 5 shoreline and the residents asked for a bike rack.

Since the park is on the water, shoreline restoration is included in the plan, with rip-rap stabilization edge with vegetation, a similar approach taken by the township when they renovated Bay Harbor Beach Park.

Bergin said that in addition to no issues being found by the completed archeological survey, an application for NJ Department of Environmental Protection permit was submitted on October 29, 2021, which is undergoing a 90-day review period.

Also, an Army Corps of Engineers permit was submitted last summer, a soil erosion permit application was submitted in January, and the township is completing bid documents so the park renovation can be bid as soon as the permits are obtained, she said.

When asked about the budget for the park renovation, Bergin said that number is not announced until after the job is bid so that “contractors sharpen their pencils to the maximum extent as opposed to backing into a number they know we have budgeted.”

Mayor John G. Ducey said that redoing the parks was one of his goals when he f irst became mayor. Other township parks that have undergone renovations in recent years include Herbertsville Park (formerly Colorado Park), Lake Riviera, Windward Beach, Angela Hibbard, Hank Waltonowski Park (AK A Birchwood

Park), Bernie Cook Park, and Bayside Park on the barrier island.

Additional non-park improvements over the past few years include the Forge Pond tennis courts, which were rebuilt; a

Cedar Bridge Manor Park will soon be renovated.

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Lawmakers: Governor Gets An “F” On School Funding

TRENTON - Gov. Phil Murphy gets a failing grade on his state school aid proposal, say Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano. Once again, Brick and Toms River school districts find themselves facing massive aid cuts while the governor’s funding formula favors a handful of urban districts.

“Governor Murphy’s proposal allocates nearly half the new state aid to 11 cities, while slashing $185 million in aid to nearly 200 suburban districts, including two of the largest in my district,” Holzapfel (R-Ocean) said. “That’s unconscionable when we are not only facing a school staffing shortage, but trying to give our students some sense of normalcy coming out of Murphy’s masking and lockdown orders.”

The governor, joined by Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan,

announced his $19.2 billion school aid package at the James Monroe Elementary School in Edison, which will help fund climate change indoctrination and preschool expansion. Edison schools saw an increase of $11.8 million in its state aid.

Meanwhile, over the last three budget cycles, more than $32 million in state aid to Brick and Toms River has been cut.

The 12 schools and 8,500 students in Brick Township public schools will have their state aid slashed $4.7 million, down to $17.2 million. The total district budget last year was $160 million.

The Toms River Regional School District - comprising 18 schools that serve about 15,000 students, the largest suburban school district in the state - will have its state aid slashed by $4.3 million, down to $45.4 million. The total district budget last year was $247 million.

The median household income in Toms

River hovers around $79,000. Compare that to Fair Lawn, with a median household income exceeding $123,000. Yet, McGuckin points out, that district saw a 43.3% increase in its state aid.

“The governor said he is committed to providing all New Jersey students a worldclass education. He needs some schooling on what ‘all’ means, because his proposal hurts our students,” McGuckin (R-Ocean) said. “The argument has been, districts like Brick and Toms River were overfunded for years. Is it fair and equitable that our schools and other suburban districts have to cut staff and programs, and increase classroom sizes, which negatively impacts student outcomes?”

Back in 2018, the legislature passed S-2 in an attempt to give more aid to historically underfunded districts while over a seven-year period, starting in 2019, phasing out some aid to so-called overfunded

districts. Murphy’s FY23 budget includes $20 million in stabilization aid for districts facing cuts.

Brick and Toms River schools, joined by four other districts, sued the New Jersey Department of Education and its records clerk for records on how the school funding formula is calculated for the state’s 600 school districts.

The state refused to release that information, citing its proprietary nature. However, a Superior Court judge in January ordered those redacted records be turned over to the schools.

“It’s no wonder this administration wants to keep their formula a secret. This funding formula creates a situation of haves and have-nots in our public schools,” Catalano (R-Ocean) said. “We have two more years of aid cuts under S-2, which districts like Brick and Toms River simply cannot endure. The governor must work with the legislature to ensure all schools have more-than-adequate funding.”

Murphy: NJ Set To Receive $641M From Opioid Companies TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced that New Jersey is set to receive $641 million from settlements with Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured opioids, and the country’s three largest pharmaceutical distributors – McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen.

The $641 million in settlement funds will be paid through 2038 and will fund state and local programs focused on treatment, prevention, and other strategies to combat the opioid epidemic in the state.

The commitment to using the funds to bolster New Jersey’s response to the opioid epidemic is one part of a new agreement - between the State, its counties, and its municipalities - which addresses how the money will be allocated. Under that agreement, almost all of the $641 million will be divided evenly - with 50 percent going to the state and 50 percent going to counties and municipalities - and spent on strategies to reduce the opioid epidemic’s ongoing harms to residents and communities.

“This is a historic moment in our fight to combat the opioid crisis in New Jersey and save lives,” said Governor Murphy. “With these historic funds, we will continue to

make critical investments in harm reduction centers, treatment programs, and data-driven strategies to end the overdose crisis. With these funds, coupled with the nearly $100 million investment in my proposed budget, we will continue our work to combat the opioid crisis in New Jersey.”

“No amount of money could undo the harms that the opioid epidemic has caused to too many New Jerseyans,” said Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

“But these historic settlements will bring hundreds of millions of dollars into our state to support lifesaving drug prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programs, and will require these drug companies to change their business practices so that this does not happen again. I am proud of the attorneys and investigators in the Department of Law and Public Safety who helped deliver these settlement funds to New Jersey.”

Nationwide settlement agreements with the four companies – which require the companies to change their business practices and provide for up to $26 billion in monetary payments to resolve claims by thousands of government entities – were announced in July 2021. Under the nation-

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wide settlement agreements, the amount dedicated to each participating state depends on the level of participation among its county and municipal governments that have populations over 10,000 or that have filed lawsuits against the companies.

New Jersey announced its participation in the opioid settlements in August 2021, and eligible counties and municipalities were given until January 26, 2022 to sign on.

During that time, state, county, and local officials worked together to ensure that New Jersey would receive the maximum possible benefit from the settlements, with assistance from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and New Jersey Association of Counties.

That effort – which included the agreement between the State and its counties and municipalities over distribution of the funds – was a success. New Jersey achieved 100 percent participation among its 21 counties and 241 relevant municipalities, entitling the State to the maximum recovery available under the nationwide settlement agreements.

The defendant companies announced their formal acceptance of the settlements last month.

“The opioid settlement will bolster our critical opioid use disorder resources and programs, which will strengthen our ability to save lives by preventing overdose deaths and connecting New Jerseyans to supports and treatment when they need it most,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Valerie Mielke, who directs the Department’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “We are being innovative when it comes to addressing this crisis, from finding ways to close the treatment gap experienced by Black residents through cultural competency training for opioid treatment providers to helping our mental health programs treat individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorder. Our shared goal, always, is to save lives.”

“Our communities continue to face firsthand the impacts of the opioids crisis.

With 100% participation achieved, the settlement in place and funding for municipalities and counties secure, we thank the Murphy Administration for its leadership and partnership in moving forward to help stem the devastating effects of this crisis,” said Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Let’s Keep The Perk And Not Have To Pump I wonder sometimes if our lawmakers have too much time on their hands?

One of the latest pieces of legislation to come out of Trenton involves an issue that we see come up every so often: Should we allow citizens, at long last, to pump their own gas?

The bill would allow for an option for a driver to pump their own gas while still allowing for an attendant to do it. My view is, New Jersey is the most over regulated, over taxed state in the union and we have few perks if any in the Garden State. This is one of them. Leave it alone.

No one is clamoring for the privilege of pumping their own gas. No one really wants to exit their car

on a cold or rainy night and slam a gas nozzle into their gas tank.

Let’s face it, we aren’t going to gain anything if this passes and even though it is being billed as just an option, we’ll be losing a nice convenience.

Speed at the pump? No, it won’t be any faster and really, how fast do you need to get your gas? Most places I go to have me out of there within a few minutes.

What do you think this is the Grand Prix and you need to get back on the track in seconds?

“I want my right to pump my own gas!” Really? No, you don’t. Sure, we are perhaps the only state that doesn’t allow people to pump their gas and for safety reasons.

While I don’t think people in

our state are any less careful or dumber than those in other states, no one really feels violated by missing out on the experience of spilling gas on your shoe and taking a whiff of it at your neighborhood station.

The fact that lawmakers are pushing this now at a time when gas prices are at an all time high is troublesome and I’m afraid I don’t buy into the idea that gas attendants are scarce.

There will probably be less of them, however, if this goes into effect.

I know our world has become self-serve for just about everything from the librar y, to convenience stores, to fast food but I think we can at least wait until we switch over from

gasoline to electric when we will face the situation of either having someone plug in our cars or doing it ourselves. I don’t know how we will all adapt to the technology and what will be required of us and others but that day is coming and it is coming fast.

Yes, it will probably be a positive move and more environmentally friendly but like all new things involving technology, it is going to bring changes.

Sure, if we needed to, most of us are capable of pumping our own gas. However, I can see those who do need other people to pump it for them, (seniors, handicapped, etc.) having to pay more now. If you think companies that will save money by having

fewer attendants will pass along the savings to their customers, well, I’d love to sell you the Mathis-Tunney Bridge. That isn’t going to happen.

Knowing the mindset in Trenton that had some lawmakers want to ban your brand new gas powered leaf blower a few months ago, pumping your own gas might first require a test or some kind of verification with a document or sticker that you would slap on your car. You know that will come with an administrative cost.

The day may well come for the pump your gas option but I think it is a day that can wait until electric car technology becomes commonplace so give it

another five to 10 to 15 years. We’ve had it this long. What’s the rush now? I don’t think we’ll have people picketing gas stations in a desire to pump their own gas.

Let’s keep the one nice perk we have in this state for now. Perhaps our lawmakers could focus their attention on more important things like seeing what they can do to make our state more affordable for residents and busi nesses to remai n here so they don’t feel the need to leave it and find a place where they do have to pump their own gas.

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Letters To The Editor Beware Dangerous Roads In Brick And Lakewood I am writing to you hoping to use this platform to bring attention to the unaddressed health and safety issues along the connecting Beaverson Boulevard, Brick and Shorrock Street, Lakewood, between Brick Boulevard and Route 70. This stretch of roadway is commonly used by motorists as a direct

route to the Garden State Parkway. It is also home to several retirement communities including Leisure Village East, Four Seasons and Lions Head, as well as a middle school.

Since moving here two years ago, I am aware of at least two crashes near the hair pin curve at Old Toms River Road by the entrance to Lake Riviera Middle School which is near the entrance/exit to Leisure Village East. There are NO SIGNS along this three mile

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Congressman Smith Wrong On Jan. 6 Committee

stretch to warn drivers of the dangerous curve ahead or to advise them to slow down on the approach. Nor are there signs to alert drivers of the deer population in the area.

Countless deer are killed on this stretch as a result of being struck by cars.

It’s upsetting to see them mangled and rotting by the side of the road, especially when it’s preventable. There needs to be signs put in place along Beaverson Boulevard and Shorrock St. between Brick and Lakewood to warn drivers to SLOW down, that there is a DANGEROUS CURVE AHEAD, and, to alert them of the DEER CROSSING in the area.

My plea to the public: If you’re reading this and you are in a position to do something about it, please make it a PRIORITY. To those who use this route or are considering it, please SLOW DOW N for your own safety and for the safety of our community and our wild life.

Mr. Smith in your look back on 1/6/22, you accuse the Select Committee investigation of having a highly partisan agenda.

However, 5 Republican Representatives were selected by K. McCarthy to join the committee. Nancy Pelosi declined J. Jordan and J. Banks, then K. McCarthy refused to let the others from becoming members. Jim Jordan would have disrupted the proceedings as well as Rep. Banks.

Rep. Cheney and Kinzinger, both Republicans, have been outstanding as members working to find the truth about the 1/6/21 insurrection. Mr. Smith we now know that you are not interested in finding the truth but distracting. Why don’t you let the committee finish its work and then make an informed comment.

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Toms River Shows How Wonderful It Is I am writing in response to the article “Food Donation Reaches 100th Week” by Chris Lundy, published in your newspaper on March 2, 2022.

After years of coming together as a county in ways of supporting local businesses, bands, schools, you name it, Toms River has done it again.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this article shined a light as to how effective and important it is to give to those in need.

Growing up in Toms River, I knew being involved in the community was something important especially at a very young age after Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. People were left with no electricity, no clothes, no running water, and many were left with no homes.

I was serving pizza and piling donated clothes to kids my (age 9) from my school, which my mom worked at, some of them being her own students.

It is refreshing to see that we as a county have come together once again to help those who are struggling in

the community, specifically with putting meals on the table. With the help of Pop the Trunk, local volunteers, and Fulfill, the people of Toms River are capable to serve their families fresh produce for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a non-contact safe way.

Being that Fulfill and their volunteers are celebrating their 100th consecutive week of running this COVID-19 friendly organization, I wanted to congratulate them for all their efforts. I write this letter in hopes of sharing my admiration for their kind acts to society. I also want to share my gratitude and appreciation to everyone who started this idea, to those who have been involved since the very start, and to those who made the smallest contributions because a little goes a long way. This organization has impacted many people I know personally from my hometown and it has helped them tremendously. I could not be more proud to call this place my home.

Liv Butera Toms River

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Continued From Page 1 Joanne Bergin said that generally, takehome township vehicles are provided to any staff member who is expected to respond quickly when they are at home.

For example, the head of Recreation has a take-home vehicle because he is someone who is expected to respond in the evenings and on weekends since many Recreation events take place during those hours - more regularly than not, Bergin said.

“He is the one who would be expected to respond if there was a problem at one of the sites or he was needed as a supervisor,” she said.

Also, the Department of Public Works supervisor has a take-home vehicle, as does the supervisor of the road crew because there are a lot of road crew issues that occur regularly, such as tree limbs falling, road flooding and more, Bergin said.

“Generally, we wouldn’t want to lose time having to switch out a vehicle if there’s a tree in the middle of the road,” she said in response to questioning from Fozman.

“Most of the trucks carry enough equipment to get them through the moment.”

Fozman asked if Code Enforcement officers have take-home vehicles. Bergin said they do not.

“I saw one in somebody’s driveway, that’s why I’m asking,” Fozman said.

Bergin said that during a special roof project at Town Hall, much of the parking lot was closed off and the administration allowed some employees to take township vehicles home “in a very structured fashion” to cut down on the number of township vehicles that park in the municipal lot.

“I know the police chief has a township vehicle, and the guys who are on SWAT, I understand that…but I see quite a few vehicles in driveways in our town that don’t look like they’re essential personnel,” Fozman said.

Bergin said it’s not only those who are considered essential personnel who have the take-home vehicles.

“I’m essential personnel, and I don’t take a township vehicle home,” she said. “It’s on the basis on if it is expected that you would be responding in the middle of the night or at an odd time when response is of the essence.”

Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic said that when she was a full-time Brick Township employee from 1998-2004, and served as the Recreation supervisor she declined the offer of a take-home vehicle, even though she often worked in the off-hours.

She said she turned the offer down because she was driving her school-age children around, stopping at the grocery store and she said she didn’t want the township “to have to handle complaints such as what we did tonight.”

Zapcic said that when an employee has a take-home vehicle, it becomes their primary mode of transportation, and they don’t run home and switch out their own car to run errands.

“When you’re out sick, it’s parked in your driveway. On the weekends when you’re not working, it’s parked in your driveway. If you have a random vacation day in the middle of the week, it’s parked in your driveway,” Zapcic said. “So there are plenty of reasons why township take-home vehicles might be seen in places you don’t expect them.”

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

Networking Optimization Seminar Series: Income Producing Activities BRICK – Networking is “9 to 5,” relationships are forever! Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce on March 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. for the informative seminar, “Income Producing Activities” with special guest Dawn Ferrentino. $5 to attend, includes lite fare. Pre-registration required.

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“Operation: Culley” To Raise Funds For Suicide Prevention

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Two local nonprofits are teaming up for “Operation: Culley,” a fundraising event sponsoring mental health awareness.

The CulleyStrong Foundation was created in 2019 in honor of Sean Culley, a Brick Township resident who took his own life that same year. The local nonprofit advocates for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

The Foundation alongside another local non-profit, Angel & Jules for Others, will be presenting a service dog they purchased to a local veteran in need. The organization was able to provide the mental health service dog through funds they raised from The CulleyStrong Foundation 5K Fun Run

and Walk that was held in July 2021.

Purchasing the service dog is one of many projects the CulleyStrong Foundation does to support the community.

The service dog will be presented to the in-need veteran at the ceremony and fundraising event on March 25 at Beacon 70 in Brick, beginning at 4 p.m. A second dog, police K9, will also be presented to the Middletown Township Police Department.

Tickets for this event are $50 and includes open bar of beer, wine and pizza. Join for a vendor fair, gift auction, raffles, live music and more for a good cause.

Beacon 70 is located at 799 Route 70 in Brick. For more information on the event, call Jules at 732-281-7789 or go to AngelandJules.com.

2022 Girls Softball & Tee-Ball

BRICK – Registration is now open for the Brick Recreation’s 2022 Girls Softball and Tee-Ball Programs.

Softball for girls in grades 3rd to 9 th: Registration includes 12 game season and playoffs, t-shirt and award. There will be assessment tryouts for girls in grades 5th to 9th. All girls will be placed on a team.

Tee-Ball for girls in grades K to 2nd: Registration includes 12 game season and

playoffs, t-shirt and award. All girls will be placed on a team and guaranteed play. Players will receive formal on field instructions during the game. There will be no formal practice for Tee-Ball.

Registration fee for softball is $70; TeeBall is $40. Register online at register. communitypass.net or in the Recreation Office. For any questions or information call 732-262-1095.

Jersey Shore Animal Center’s Spring “Fur” Paws Gift Auction BRICK – The Jersey Shore Animal Center will be hosting their spring “Fur” Paws Gift Auction on May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2491 Hooper Avenue, Brick. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each (add $5 at the door) and available starting February 21. First 25

bidding tickets free with paid admission.

Cash 50/50. Complimentary tea, coffee and desserts. Kitchen open for food purchases.

Alcohol free event/ no access to on premise bar. You must be 18 years or older.

For more information, visit JerseyShoreAnimalCenter.org or call 732-920-1600 ext.206.

“Climb With A Cop” To Benefit Special Olympics BRICK – The Brick PBA is hosting a “Climb with a Cop” event to benefit Special Olympics on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being held at The Gravity Vault located in Brick Plaza.

Entry fee is $30. Any local businesses interested in donating, contact the PBA. For more details, visit gravityvault.com, njtorchrun.org or call Gravity Vault at 848-241-3523.

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The following are types of corporations: 1. General Business Corporation – In general, the term “corporation” or “domestic corporation” are one with shares formed under the general business corporation law of a particular state.

2. Closely Held Corporation – A closely held corporation or a close corporation is one having: 1) a small number of stockholders; 2) no ready market for the corporate stock; and 3) substantial majority stockholder participation in the management, direction and operations of the corporation. Closely Held Corporations are often small businesses whose owners want to keep ownership and control in a few hands; the owners may in fact have a partnership relation but desire incorporation to achieve limited liability and potential tax benefits.

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Black And White Photo Gallery At Ocean County Artists Guild

ISLAND HEIGHTS – More than 38 photographers representing the Black Glass Gallery photo collective, will have their dynamic black-and-white images shown at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild during the month of April 2022.

The opening gallery reception at the Guild (OCAG) is April 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. (special evening reception). The BGG images will be on display April 2 to 26, with updated OCAG hours listed at their website. All work on display will be available for sale.

The Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Avenue in Island Heights.

“Visitors will see all the dimensions that black-and-white images have to offer,” said Suzanne Spitaletta, the founder and president of the BGG group. “During the month of April, visitors can see that fantastic images can come from shadows and light. Monochrome images have their own distinct tone, their own depth, their own personality.”

Black Glass Gallery got its start more than five years ago in Asbury Park and uses social media and online galleries to spotlight the images of BGG members. The images are often drawn from planned and guided photo journeys. Members have shown their work in various venues, including Asbury

Park, Atlantic City, and Middletown. Photo trips have been to various locations in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey during the past five years. (A list of the BGG members expected to exhibit is included.)

Black Glass Gallery (BGG) has an active membership of more than 130 ranging from paid professional photographers to enthusiastic amateurs.

BGG Members At April Event The BGG members exhibiting, in alphabetical order, include: Lef Carroll IV, Jason Cascais, Ryan Cervasio, Shirley Chan.

Mary Ellen Connelly, Bob Cuthbert, Susan Dugan, Sharon Edwards, Joan Gallagher, Mark Haviland, Rachel Herbert, Chad W. Hoover, Richard Huff, Stanton Hunter, Bryan Ince, Liz Keenan.

Also: Pete LaRocca, Sue Maguire, Leonard MacDonald, Mia Mutascio, Frank Parisi, Lori Parsells, Kevin Plant, Marguerite Vizza Portogallo, Brent Prendergast, Kristian Quistgaard, Tom Rostron, Patrick Saporito, Jeanne Schneider, Mickey Sica, Suzanne Spitaletta, Gene Stoye, Donna Turner, Andy Wolff and Gina Ziegler.

For directions, call the OCAG at 732-7064100, or visit them on the web at ocartistsguild.org. OCAG has memberships and volunteer opportunities available.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Jersey Natural Gas Holds Energy Assistance Days OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will hold Energy Assistance Days in Ocean County to connect customers with grants to help pay their energy bills. The State of New Jersey’s winter moratorium expires March 15, leaving customers with overdue balances subject to service disconnections. NJNG encourages customers behind on their bills to attend an Energy Assistance Day to apply for grants and schedule payment arrangements to help them get caught up on their energy bills.

Bayville: March 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Re pre se nt at ive s f rom NJ NG a nd state-designated Community Action Partnership agencies will be available to answer questions, help determine which energy assistance programs meet customers’ needs and assist with the application process. “There are energy assistance programs available for households of varied income levels. State household income guidelines have increased, providing greater access to energy assistance for those who may not have qualified in the past,” says Maria Delaplain, manager of Energy Assistance at New Jersey Natural Gas. To apply for assistance, customers must bring: Social Security cards and proof of income for all household members.

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Recent natural gas and electric bills.

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Lakewood: April 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For more information, visit njng.com/ energyassistance or contact 800-221-0051 and say “energy assistance” at the prompt.

Toms River: March 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Brick Township Now Hiring BRICK – The Township of Brick is currently seeking candidates for the following positions: Substitute School Traff ic/Crossing Guard: $21 per hour. The position entails assisting and protecting children at intersections, directing traffic, responding to inquiries from the public, and keeping records. This is a part-time, per diem position.

Starting salary is $21/hour.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Secrets Of A Supplement Seller

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today I was reminded about the special FDA regulations required for dietary supplements. It occurred when an Amazon representative called me to tell me that one word describing my sleep formula implied it was for a disease. That word was “aid” as in the term “sleep aid” which was on the description page. That wording implies it treats the disease of “insomnia.” In the USA, supplements are not allowed to state such things. So, my product was deleted for several days until I reworded the description.

According to FDA regulations and policies, food and dietary supplements are only allowed to make structure or function claims. Health claims are no longer allowed but they used to be. The regulations changed under someone’s administration a long time ago, and then one day, it suddenly became ‘illegal’ to make a disease claim for a supplement.

No one goes to jail, but they may get a warning letter, fined if you don’t oblige them, or potentially shut down.

The Food and Drug Administrations job is to “approve” a drug for a specific indication. The FDA works for pharmaceutical companies, and evaluates clinical trials for medications, not for dietary supplements.

From now on consider how supplement makers have to talk to you. It’s only with structure/function claims. If they claim their product treats a disease, that tells you they don’t know what they’re doing, or they’re intentionally trying fluff up their product to make a sale. Good sup-

plement sellers know how to talk in code.

Here are some examples: 1. These pills relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and tendonitis. That statement is bad because “arthritis” is a disease name and only drugs treat it. If a drug like Celebrex makes this claim, it’s totally okay because their medication is effective for those disease, and the clinical trials prove it. But someone selling their herbal cannot say it. (Supplement sellers would say their product “supports healthy joints, cartilage and tendons.”)

2. Vitamin D can help with respiratory infections or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Bad. Very bad! Unless of course you are trying to sell a drug for those disorders.

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3. Such and such pills are for diabetes.

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Community Colleges Urge A $15M Funding Increase NEW JERSEY – “While we applaud the expansion of the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) – a program that provides free tuition and approved educational fees for income-qualifying students – we are disappointed in the lack of increased funding in the proposed state budget for operating costs of Community Colleges. Sadly, state funding for Community Colleges in New Jersey ranks among the lowest in the country compared to other states,” said Dr. Aaron Fichtner, President, New Jersey Council for County Colleges (NJCCC).

Governor Murphy’s proposed budget includes no increase in state support for Community

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Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia Benefit

TOMS RIVER – Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia Benefit event for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is taking place on March 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Town Square at the Jersey Shore, 1930 NJ-88, Brick Township.

A Jersey Shore themed night of live music by two Jersey Classic Rock Bands offering party hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s to today performing for the evening with the goal to bring back fond memories of going “Down the Shore” on a Friday night. Opening the show will feature No Reply Band with special guest appearance

by Jersey Blues Rocker Matt O’Ree and to close things out, Full Stride Band will share their Jersey shore sound with hits

from Springsteen, Southside Johnny and more.

They chose Town Square at the Jersey Shore for this year’s event as the perfect venue having the themed amenities and authentic details like “Rosie’s Diner” a Billiard/Card Room, Movie Theatre, Music Room a “Boardwalk” area all with over 12000 square feet for dancing, socializing and tables to sit and enjoy the evening. In addition, Town Square shares CVCJ’s dedication to provide support and relief to those families dealing with the challenges of living with or caring for someone with dementia at home.

Local vendors will be providing Jersey Shore themed food, drink and activities,

including: Bar Food by JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in Toms River, Local craft beer by Carton Brewery in Atlantic Highlands; Bavarian pretzels and Italian Ices by Rudi’s on Main in Belmar; Handmade Taffy & Fudge by All About Dessert and Photo Booth by Lily Pannella Photography.

Tickets are $25 each and includes a commemorative wristband (donated by Wristband Bros); printed Photobooth shots and one free raffle chance for Music inspired prizes like “One month of music lessons from Lakehouse Music in Asbury Park” and “Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Autographed Album” and “Alive Inside Music Players”.

Tickets to attend can be purchased online at caregivervolunteers.org/jersey-shorerocks-dementia-march-2022.

Proceeds from the event will go towards CVCJ’s continued efforts to offer free support, resources, vital services, and community connection to frail elderly and those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their family caregivers via our specialized Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program and our Alive Inside inspired, inter-generational program that seeks to connect youth to those with dementia through the Power of music. For more information, go to caregivervolunteers.org/get-help/connect-thru-music.

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Continued From Page 18 These generous sponsors have made this event possible: Main level EVENT SPONSOR – Town Square at the Jersey Shore 2nd level of support (Rosie’s Diner Sponsors) – Brandywine Living, is a premier provider of quality care and services to seniors; Embracing Hospice is dedicated to meeting the special physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the terminally ill and their families with compassion, comfort, dignity and exceptional palliative care; and Vision Financial Services, Inc. owner Anne Kraljic, helps clients attain their financial goals in life, located in Toms River, serving clients throughout the country.

3rd level of support (Bandstand/Photo Booth Sponsors) – Artis Senior Living Eatontown, Atlantic Physical Therapy, Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks LLC & Harrogate Living.

4th level (Boardwalk Sponsors) – Artis Senior Living Brick, Holistcare Hospice, Imperial Care Center and Veterans Care Services.

Media Sponsor is Jersey Shore Online.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are usually cared for by family members or friends. The majority (80%) of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are receiving care in their homes. Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In 2019, these caregivers will provide an estimated 18.5 billion

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Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for a longer duration than caregivers of people with other types of conditions (79% versus 66%). Well over half (57%) of family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for four years or more. More than six in 10 (63%) Alzheimer’s caregivers expect to continue having care responsibilities for the next five years compared with less than half of caregivers of people without dementia (49%).

The demands of caregiving can limit a caregiver’s ability to take care of themselves. Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life than caregivers of people with other conditions.

Inspired by the mission of the Alive Inside Foundation, the 3rd Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia event is part of an annual worldwide effort called World Rocks Against Dementia (WRAD), started in March 2016, inspired by the award-winning Sundance Film Festival film “Alive Inside”. The mission, to create awareness of the global impact of dementia as well as support organizations that provide services and build hope for families dealing with the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The first year of WRAD included events in 31 cities in 15 countries. Over the past two years of covid related restrictions, the number of locations has diminished but this year so far are over 20 locations holding a music event between March and May 2022.

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69 Religious doctrine 70 Credit card balance, say 71 Benchmarks: Abbr.

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Continued From Page 1 over a thousand attendees and various food services businesses to the Elks Lodge. “We had a meeting here and the Elks donated the use of their large building for free.

“I feel like before you couldn’t see the all the banners of all of our sponsors and it was hard to figure out the whole room but this is really nice,” Homiek said.

The former Toms River site on the grounds of Toms River High School North attracted many northern and central Ocean County restaurants but many from the southern end of the county were well represented during the most recent fundraiser held earlier this month.

The event featured Lacey’s popular The Captain’s Inn, Pine Tar Bar and Grill and some familiar favorites like Ob Co Donuts of Toms River, Klees of Seaside Heights and Joe Bella’s Italian Kitchen of Toms River and many more.

“We have numerous restaurants from this area and it’s important to get representation from all over the county as we go all the way down in Little Egg Harbor,” Homiek said.

“We had 31 sponsors who committed to coming and they have banners all over the room and 20 restaurants besides the vocational restaurants. We have the Brick Center, we have the Waretown Center and we have Cuisine on the Green so three of our centers here as well,” Homiek added.

The multi-level event drew some notable attendees such as Ocean County Board of Commissioners Deputy Director Virginia Haines who recommended Joe Bella’s mushroom truffle. “I had two plates of that - it was delicious.”

Others includes Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and Lacey Committeeman Peter Curatolo among

others. Each roamed the crowded rooms to sample some of the fine dishes that included everything from crab cake sliders, to pasta to the Brick Center’s orange cheesecake.

Noting the approach of Saint Patrick’s Day, Klee’s Restaurant offered up a unique offering of an Irish Egg Roll which were Asian style eggrolls with an Irish twist filled with potatoes, corn beef, sauteed cabbage and Swiss cheese served with Thousand Island Dressing.

Homiek said funds from the evening’s event will provide money “for scholarships so the more money we make at these events the more scholarships we can present. It can be not just monetary it can be tools or equipment that a student needs to get better in their position. The Foundation is really good with that.”

She noted that the Jackson Center will be seeing some expansion in the near future. “We are going to be putting three brand new programs to the Center, though not new to the district. We’ll be putting in welding, electric, plumbing and medical assistant programs.”

“Those are three programs we have waiting lists for. They will be housed at Jackson upon completion of the addition. These programs are in high demand throughout the county by local businesses and industry. We are looking to meet what industry needs right now,” Homiek said.

“We have about 1,900 share time students and we have 700 academy students which doesn’t include our adult students,” she added.

Cosmetology program teacher Barbara Stewart joined a number of her OCVTS students as volunteers for the evening wearing their Chef’s Night Out aprons and helping to make the event run smoothly.

A large number of gift baskets were available to win with the purchase of a raffle ticket purchase.

For more information about what OCVTS offers visit ocvts.org.

Sudoku Gift baskets were part of a fundraiser.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 19 - MAR 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Something seemingly free of charge could have strings attached -- there may be a price to pay for that free lunch. In the week ahead, your reputation may be boosted through the efforts of supporters and well-wishers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t catch your heel on the revolving door while it is still turning. You may be attracted to people and things that quickly move on. Avoiding distractions and a bit of skepticism could serve you well in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your work ethic makes you a powerhouse, but your strategies and tactics may also be influenced by a desire to get along with others. During the week ahead, you might become more ambitious and practical.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An insight into someone’s motivations might put an end to a dilemma. Ask questions to better understand a partner’s ambitions. As the week unfolds you might encounter frequent interference from friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your sympathies may be easily aroused in the week to come.

Someone who is riveted on getting the best end of every bargain might gladly switch places with you. Appreciate a loved one’s wisdom and financial expertise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This week should bring your key relationships into focus and offer information that can be food for reflection as you move forward. Before the week is over, you may wish to make a commitment to an ambitious project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Attract one bird and the whole flock could follow. You may meet numerous people who challenge your beliefs and loyalties in the week to come.

Heads up -- few things can be more costly than relying on wishful thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It could be tempting to dream away the hours on fantasies. In the week ahead, however, you can cut to the chase when faced with obstinacy or foolishness. Focus on being realistic about achieving your goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There could be many demands on your financial resources in the upcoming week. You may enjoy group outings and family entertainments but could become more ambitious about achieving material success and security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A friendly and open-minded demeanor can offer family members a congenial backdrop for conversations. Business expertise and passion for excellence may earn more respect and admiration in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make things work. Use your people skills to accomplish your goals in a practical way. In the week to come, you might find that you prevail even when someone opposes your will or challenges your authority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stay on point once the day begins. Start by gathering inspiration, but then shift gears and apply a realistic approach to your daily tasks. Utilize sensible strategies to keep your home organized in the week ahead.

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CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES Makes 12 cookies

1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

um speed until well combined, about 1 1/2 minutes. Scrape down bowl.

4. Add egg, vanilla and melted chocolate.

Mix on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down bowl.

5. Add flour mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down bowl and stir in any remaining dry flour. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. When dough is ready, use your hands to roll dough into 12 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Place dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them in staggered rows and leaving 2 inches of space between balls.

8. Bake cookies until edges have just begun to set but centers are still very soft, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve.

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

2. Place chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave at 50% power until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate until completely melted and smooth.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), combine sof- Recipe note: We prefer Dutch-processed tened butter and the sugars. Mix on medi- cocoa powder in this recipe.

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