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Remembering Sgt. Alan Kubik On Memorial Day, And Every Day

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Army Ranger Sergeant Ronald Alan Kubik was just 21 years old when he died in a hail of bullets while on a secret mission in Afghanistan to track a “high value” target. A Taliban leader was training suicide bombers and was holed up in a compound, hiding behind women and children when he opened fire from the top of a staircase, killing Kubik, who led the charge, and fellow Army Ranger Jason Santora. “He was shot seven times with armor-piercing bullets, but he kept going up the stairs, and until he succumbed to his wounds, he held his ground,” said Kubik’s mother Eileen Daly of Brick. His actions saved 19 women and children and 10 soldiers, Daly said, and he earned the Silver Star, two Bronze Medals and a Purple Heart. Months later, Daly had an emotional visit to Fort Benning, Georgia (where Kubik had trained) with the surviving soldiers who were at the compound when her son died on the night of April 23, 2010. She said there is some comfort in knowing that there was nothing she could have said or done that would have stopped her son from becoming an Army Ranger after he graduated from high school. “I tried to encourage him to stay in school, but he was from the 9-11 generation, and he was sensitive to what happened; his uncle Dan Daly is a Fire Chief in New York

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn and the Kubik Daly families At bottom right, Army Ranger Sergeant Ronald Alan Kubik’s sister Mary, left, and his mother Eileen Daly holding his medals. Kubik was struck by enemy bullets while on a secret mission in Afghanistan, April 2010. City, and my brother Dennis Daly was a Green Beret in the Vietnam War,” Daly said from her home in Lions Head South. “He said, ‘I can’t look the other way.’” Army recruiters came to his high school and Kubik went home pumped up and excited and wanted to become a Marine, but he was only 17, Daly recalled. “I said ‘I can’t sign for you. If you still want to join when you’re 18 you can sign yourself up,’” she said. A nd t hat’s just what he did af ter g raduating f rom Manasquan High School and completing one semester at Brookdale College. “It was Valentine’s Day 2007, I was at work, I was an R.N. at Kimball for 26 years, and he

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called and said he had news for me, that he signed up,” Daly said. He told the recruiter he would only sign up if he could train to be an Army Ranger, which is one of the toughest training schools a soldier can volunteer for. “After he signed up I fully supported his decision. I would visit him in Georgia and we would sing cadences together while we were walking in the rain,” she said. Daly said her son was a natural leader who spoke his mind, and encouraged others to follow their own path to make a difference. To retire as an Army Ranger, soldiers are required to deploy four times, or an average of three months a year for

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four years. His first deployment was to Afghanistan in 2008. His older sister Mary said he would call home but he couldn’t reveal anything. “It was very secret. He couldn’t say what the temperature was or what time it was. If he did he couldn’t call again for a couple of weeks,” she said from her mother’s living room. “We were very anxious,” Daly added. “He showed no emotion in his voice, that’s how they trained.” Mary was home protesting the war in Washington D.C. during her brother’s deployment. “I was protesting the policy makers and the people who send people to war. I told Ron I was protesting on his behalf,” she said. “He respected it towards the end.” Kubik’s second deployment was to Iraq in 2009, where he spent three months. “He didn’t say too much, it didn’t seem as bad as Afghanistan,” Mary recalled. Before his third and last deployment to Afghanistan, his Vietnam veteran Uncle Dennis tried to talk him out of going. “He said, ‘You’ve already gone over twice,’ but my son said ‘The conversation is over; I’m going because of my team,’’ Daly recalled. He wanted to retire as an Ar my Ranger, which required four deployments. The last time she spoke to her son was on Easter

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – A well-known Jersey Shore restaurateur has been chosen to build and operate a restaurant at the township-owned Traders Cove Park and Marina. Chefs International – who run the Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach, Water Street Grill in Toms River and 9th Avenue Pier in Belmar – will lease the land as part of a 24-year contract. “This is a big night in the Township of Brick’s history. It’s been a long process introducing the idea and asking for proposals...and choosing one and negotiating a lease,” said Mayor John G. Ducey at the May 17 council meeting. The restaurant would be seasonal, open from April until October – at least to begin

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FIRE AWARDS FOR BRICK

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Kevin Batzel and Rich Orlando, center, alongside elected officials and their fellows from several Brick fire companies, as the pair receive recognition at the council meeting. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Brick celebrated its fire personnel and its paid EMTs in a series of proclamations given at the recent council meeting. (Awards - See Page 5)

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with – and would draw a whole new crowd to the site who might not otherwise get to see Barnegat Bay, Ducey said. The lease payments would help offset the cost associated with the acquisition, development and operation of Traders Cove, Ducey said. Those costs were $22 million minus $6 million in Green Acres and other grant monies. “It cost more to build than it cost to build the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium,” Ducey noted. To illustrate how much money was spent, Ducey said if the township paid $300,000 on the debt service annually, it would take 50 years to pay off $15 million owed for Traders Cove, and that’s without interest, Ducey said. However, the marina is operating in the black and made a profit of $82,000 last year. The lease agreement would double the amount generated by the land, he said. In a 24-year deal, Chefs International would lease the land for $75,000 a year with a 2 percent escalator each year. “This restaurant is awesome. It’s not going to eliminate any access to the bay or limit any amenities offered at the site,” Ducey said. “The restaurant will be built on a portion of the park that always was intended to have a building,” he added. Both Green Acres and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection “have given their blessing” for the project, the mayor said.

The restaurant will draw residents to it and “create envy” throughout the state and east coast, and put Brick on the map, Ducey said. “It’s a great project, it will be a jewel of the state,” he said. “It’s what we need here at the Jersey Shore.” Not everyone shares Mayor Ducey’s enthusiasm for the restaurant. Willie deCamp, president of Save Barnegat Bay – an environmental organization founded in 1971 to save the land (that later became Traders Cove and Marina) from development – called the restaurant proposal “unreasonable.” “Save Barnegat Bay never endorsed the Acropolis-heavy spending on this park,” said deCamp, referring to the policies of previous mayor Steve Acropolis, “but proposing an outlandish privatization of a public space would leave almost no usable open space in the park after you take this whole north lawn for the huge restaurant and parking it will generate.” There would be no space for summertime events and even less access to the bay for the public, deCamp said. “I’ll grant [Mayor Ducey] one thing: the expense was not his doing, but that does not mean he has to destroy the park. All along we were looking for the simplest park for a place people can go to see the bay. This is a betrayal of hundreds of Brick citizens who worked for a very long time to make this place a park,” he said. deCamp said Save Barnegat Bay is having an attorney review all proposals and would be asking the Green Acres program to reconsider allowing the restaurant to be

built there. Bob Cooper, president of Chefs International, attended the council meeting with attorney John Jackson and Project Designer Matt Yaeger of Meillo and Bauer Associates, who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the plan. Cooper said the project is similar to the 9th Avenue Pier in Belmar ‑‑ another Chefs International project that has had a successful partnership with Belmar. “We are in our fourth season with the second phase under construction,” he said. “This project [Traders Cove] is similar in

many ways, but better...I’m more excited about this one than any other project.” Yeager went through the PowerPoint slides which showed how the northeast corner of Traders Cove Park would be developed. The restaurant would be at a 13-foot elevation and surrounded by native plants. A sandy beach lounge with fire pits and dockage for transient boaters are all part of the plan. Rooftop decks could be included as part of the restaurant or added later, he said. The governing body approved the plan for the restaurant, which should be finished by the summer of 2017, Yeager said.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Mayor John Ducey explains plans for Traders Cove, to include a restaurant on the waterfront of the township-owned park and marina.

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Sunday 2010. “It was a surreal conversation because it was so clear, like he was talking from the next room. It was a nice conversation. We said we loved each other. The parishioners at St. Peter’s Church had been praying to protect him, so I felt comfortable,” Daly said. “He sounded good.” Mary said that her last conversation with her brother was lengthy. “We talked about God, and he said he had a lot to tell me when he got back. That really bothers me, that I never got to hear that, but he said he felt like himself again and he had come to terms with everything in his life,” she said. After her son died, Daly said she couldn’t function. “I felt like I was being pulled by a current and I couldn’t swim, but my brother said ‘just keep swimming,’” she said. She learned from the Gold Star mothers that over time she would be able to come to terms with her son’s death.

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Kevin Batzel, chief of Brick Bureau of Fire Prevention, received a state award for Fire Protection Inspector of the Year for 2016. Rich Orlando, assistant chief of Brick Bureau of Fire Prevention, won the state award for

Daly is one of 80 Gold Star mothers in New Jersey, and the first three years after Kubik’s death she marched in the Brick Township Memorial Day parade and gave speeches. “I don’t know what I’m going to do this year. I have to see how I feel. Brick is wonderful, everyone is so supportive of veterans and Gold Star mothers,” Daly said. A scholarship has been established at Manasquan High School in her son’s name, which is funded through an annual comedy show called “Improv for Ron Kubik.” “We try to find someone who has Ron’s qualities: an enthusiasm for life, leadership, making a difference,” Daly said. Kubik was on the wrestling team, played guitar in a band, was a member of the Drama Club, and wrote for the school newspaper. Manasquan High School recently retired his football jersey, #81. “He is still inspiring people; that’s his legacy,” Daly said. Kubik kept a blog where he wrote: “We are here on Earth and we have the opportunity to do something truly great. Find a cause you believe in and fight for it. Make your dream a reality.”

Fire Prevention Inspector of the Year for 2016. Batzel and Orlando received recognition from the mayor and council at the May 17 meeting. In addition, the township’s EMS staff was recognized during National Emergency Medical Services Week with a proclamation of its own marking the week, May 15 to 21.

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Opinion

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Editorial Remember What Memorial Day Is Really About Each passing year, holidays get more and more commercial. And it seems Memorial Day has become one of them. Stores try to one-up each other and offer the best deals in order to bring in the customers. And it works. Most of us can admit to searching the sales fliers, comparing prices of hamburgers and hotdogs, and all of the other “essential” items for our annual get-together to kick off the summer season. After we return home from our trip to the supermarket, we have to begin preparing. There are so many things on the to-do list. Clean the house, mow the lawn, open the pool, decorate, and finally, we must don our aprons and get to work on the tasty barbeque fare that will blanket our counters and tables. With all the planning and shopping, and of course, the celebrating, it’s fairly easy to forget why we have off from work and why the kids are home from school that day. Well, prepare to be reminded. It’s Memorial Day. A day that was meant to honor the brave members of the United States military who gave their lives for this country. Every day, every hour, every minute, and every second, there are men and women who put their lives on the line. Not only do they keep us from physical harm, they fight to ensure that the rights given to us by our forefathers remain intact. Rights that grant us freedom and rights that sometimes get taken for granted. Freedom certainly is not free. We receive a grim reminder of that fact every time the news reports that the lives of yet more American troops have

been lost. Memorial Day is a special day set aside to give us the opportunity to honor those heroes from our nation’s past and present. This weekend, citizens across the country will have the chance to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies in their own communities. But the reality is, most will not attend. We get preoccupied with the festivities of the weekend. But we need to make it priority. Make time to attend a ceremony. Take a few minutes to step away from the party and reflect. Reserve a seat at the table for a serviceman or woman who was killed in action, a gesture that serves as a constant reminder to party guests that there’s more meaning to the weekend than just celebrating the unofficial start of summer. For some families, though, that void at the table is very personal. That empty spot is an outward expression of the hole in their hearts from the loss of someone they have dearly loved. A father, mother, sister, brother, a friend. In any case, a member of the United States Armed Forces who gave everything for love of country. So this Memorial Day, pay tribute to those who have been killed in the line of duty, to the sons and daughters of America who fought and died for our independence. American troops have and continue to battle on the front lines EVERY DAY to protect our freedom. We need to make it our mission to recognize their sacrifice this ONE DAY. One day. One day a year for the ultimate sacrifices of millions of Americans throughout our country’s history. It’s the very least we can do.

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Letters To The Editor Mind The Flagpoles For two to three months now, the huge flagpole at the intersection of Lake and Station Roads in Whiting, the one across from Veterans Park, has been missing something: the huge American flag which once adorned it. It is my sincere hope that, with Memorial Day coming fast and Independence Day not far behind, our beautiful f lag will be f lying again there soon! I’ve been waiting patiently for its replacement, but it really shouldn’t wait much longer because these patriotic holidays demand a rapid resolution. And, such a huge flagpole so prominently displayed looks especially offensive without the flag, itself. Thank you for helping me bring this to the attention of “to whom it may concern.” Chet Jelinski Whiting

Remember Potentials For Lyme Gardening and hiking season is in full swing, which means I have Lyme disease on my mind. May is Lyme Disease Aware-

ness Month, but “Lyme season” depends heavily on the weather and climate. Weather and climate also help restrict most Lyme cases to the Midwest and Northeast. New Jersey is one of just 14 states that accounted for 96 percent of confirmed cases in 2014 (per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). I’ve had the tick-borne illness twice since 2012. Both times, I endured months of mysterious and painful symptoms before I was successfully treated. My doctor counseled me to stay quiet about the disease to avoid bad treatment advice, but I consider my story a public service announcement. That’s because Lyme disease, which already infects tens of thousands of Americans each year, could sicken even more people as our climate changes. An assessment of the latest science about the health impacts of climate change recently was released by 13 federal agencies and departments, and one of its key findings is that rising temperatures and changing seasonal patterns will likely allow Lyme-carrying ticks to march northward and to higher elevations. Also, climate change likely will lead to higher tick survival during the winter and an earlier Lyme disease season. Dr. Rick Ostfeld, a disease ecol-

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ogist with the Cary Institute, has strong evidence that the seasonal shift is already underway in the Northeast, and says Lyme Disease Awareness Month should be moved from May to April. There are a couple of ways people can protect themselves and their families from a longer, earlier, and riskier Lyme disease season. Most immediately, visit the New Jersey Department of Health for tick-bite prevention tips: nj.gov/health/cd/lyme/index. shtml. And to minimize future harm, check out the Natural Resources Defense Council’s “Get Involved” page for ways you can lend your voice to the fight against climate change: nrdc.org/ get-involved. Juanita Constible Natural Resources Defense Council Washington, DC

A History Lesson For Conservatives I take this opportunity to reply to the gentlemen who has cherry-picked history to make his argument in the letter “A History Lesson For Liberals.” Yes, President Carter promoted private home ownership, as social scientists have proven time and again that home ownership results in good neighborhoods when people feel invested in them. Some people will have reversals in fortune, and entire towns and cities are effected when industries downsize, lay-off, close and move away, and these citizens should not be vilified or President Carter blamed for these circumstances. Plans and hopes were made, and in many cases succeeded; it is reckless and dishonest to say it was all a waste of tax dollars. Really, who could say the Edsel, Betamax tapes, and Blockbuster would all fail? President Clinton did not repeal a 1933 banking law – Republican majorities in the House and the Senate fulfilled the wishes of their friends on Wall Street and repealed the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. Yes, President Clinton signed it, and some

Democrats voted for it, but it was the big banks who wanted it repealed, for they wanted the wall removed between their commercial and very risky investment operations, they wanted reduced capitol cash-on-deposit requirements and reduced regulations, and the very notion that President Clinton forced this on them is laughable. No one ever forced a banker, any banker, to do anything they didn’t want to do and make a profit at it. Picture, if you will, a desk at a bank or mortgage loan company: on one side a couple with papers summing up all their financial history and hope, and across from them a loan officer with a multi-million or multi-billion dollar organization behind him. Who do you think has the power to make a loan, good or bad? Too many loans were made on inflated figures of salaries, savings and employment, and is documented that loan officers perpetrated those frauds with the approval of their financial institutions. The banks share much of the responsibility. The writer states President Bush foresaw this problem but was stymied by a Democratic Congress. Republicans controlled Congress from the 1994 elections until the 2006 elections, covering six of his eight years in office. And the writer may be the only one who credits President Bush with foresight; what specific action did he take or propose to head off the great recession, not just stop the bleeding from 2007 onward, when the crisis was upon the nation? If the writer wishes to warn us about short-sighted politicians, include the names Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, Trent Lott and Phil Gramm. If you want foresight, remember Byron Dorgan, Democrat from North Dakota, who stood in the Senate in 1999 and questioned whether we should be repealing a law which had protected the nation from violent financial disruptions. Vote wisely. Michael F. Flynn Manahawkin

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

Freeholder Forum

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Energy Audit Highlights Savings For Ocean County OCEAN COUNTY – An energy audit on half a dozen buildings owned and maintained by Ocean County government outlines energy upgrades that could help save almost $1 million annually in energy costs. “This audit is very important to us as we look at ways to reduce costs and improve our energy efficiency,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds. “This audit comes with a number of beneficial suggestions that we will be considering for implementation.” The energy audit was undertaken by Ocean County through a program administered by the state Board of Public Utilities. “This is the result of an exhaustive examination of six facilities that receive a lot of traffic both from the public and with our employees,”

Vicari said. “That is why they were chosen for this initial review.” The six facilities include the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the parking garage all in downtown Toms River. “These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet,” Vicari said. “They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million,” Vicari said. “A proposed $955,000 reduction is a substantial decrease in our energy bills.” Once the audit is approved by the BPU’s Off ice of Clean Energy, the county can move forward with the recommended cost effective “self-funding” energy efficiency measures and facility upgrades that are designed to reduce operating expenses, save energy and reduce

emissions. “The improvements include upgrades to the lighting systems, automated controls for lighting, upgrades to existing heating and air conditioning systems and some building improvements,” Vicari said. “This audit is another step in the county’s ongoing efforts to conserve energy and to reap the benefits of renewable energy savings.” A combination of different recommendations was made for each building reviewed. For instance, the Ocean County Courthouse had the highest number – eight recommendations – including installation of LED lights, installation of an energy management system that would control the heating and air conditioning temperatures, replacement of the boiler, chiller and air handling units, variable frequency drive controls

for the cooling tower to increase efficiency, installation of a fan cooling unit controller and upgrading the domestic hot water heater. Under the program, Vicari said, costs for the improvements would be offset by incentives from the state which could total up to $502,000. And, he said, the money saved on energy could be reallocated to pay for additional energy upgrades. The audit’s recommendations could reap a self-funding potential of $19.3 million and a reserve for modifications and future projects of up to $4 million. “The audit listed at least five energy upgrade suggestions for the majority of the buildings reviewed,” Vicari said. Michael Fiure, director of the Ocean County Office of Management and Budget, said the BPU’s Clean Energy Program promotes

increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy. “We began this process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures,” he said. “This audit will provide the Board of Freeholders with various energy alternatives that we can implement.” “I applaud Freeholder Vicari for overseeing this energy audit,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “As we look at our future building needs, this information will be a help in making certain decisions on our energy needs allowing us to meet environmental standards and our desire to be affordable.” Over the course of several months, representatives from DCO Energy, Lawrenceville, visited each county location noted in the

Freeholder Joseph Vicari audit and did a complete review of the buildings. “They looked at electric and natural gas usage, building architectural and engineering drawings, lighting systems, heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, roofs, windows, doorways, occupancy schedules and maintenance practices,” Vicari said. Vicari said the county will review all measures presented for each facility along with funding opportunities made available by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. Vicari noted the county maintains about 135 buildings that house government services and programs. “This audit is an important first step,” he said.

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Offers Addiction Resources Toolkit For Families

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NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur unveiled a comprehensive addiction resources toolkit to help the families in South Jersey address the issues a ssociat ed w it h

addiction. More A me r ica n s d ie every day from drug overdoses than from car accidents – an average of 129 people per day, with six out of ten deaths related to

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opioids. And the majority of those who need help with addiction issues are not receiving it. In 2014, only 11 percent of the approximately 22.7 million Americans who needed treatment for substance use received it, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Congressman MacArthur is a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic in the House and recently met with Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, who has made combating the heroin epidemic one of his highest priorities. The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Toolkit was created by leading exper ts i n t he f ield of

addiction and treatment in par tnership with the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic in the House. “The heroin crisis is devastating our communities and we need to take action now,” said Congressman M a cA r t hu r. “ M a ny of our families have been af fected by t he heroi n epidemic and far too many don’t know where to turn for help. Starting today a resource guide will be available on my website and my district staff in Marlton and Toms River will help direct families or individuals to additional resources available to those facing addiction. I am dedicated to working with the families and c om mu n it ie s i n Sout h

Jersey to address the epidemic of opioid addiction that is impacting so many lives. By providing this comprehensive guide to resources, we hope families will find the support they need to deal with these issues.” Leading national and com mu nit y organizations contributed to this comprehensive set of resources. They include: the Addiction Policy Forum, Com mu n it y A nt i-D r ug Coal it ion , t he Nat ional Council, the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, Shat terproof, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Legal Action Center, National Institute of Dr ug Abuse and the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

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June & July Calendar Events For Local Clubs & Organizations

Doggy Yappy Hour will be held at Ocean County Park located at 659 Ocean Ave., Lakewood. This event is free. Attendees should bring their dog to enjoy the event. The night will feature displays, vendors, demonstrations and give-a-ways. Call 877-OCPARKS for more information or visit oceancountyparks.org. Annual Strawberry Festival at Christ Lutheran Church, 3 p.m., with a theme of “Ragtime ’n Berries. ” Featuring entertainment from Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers, and Pastor Frank Watson on bagpipes. Event features homemade strawberry dessert. $10 for an adult and $5 for a child under twelve. Call 732-350-0900 or visit the church, 40 Schoolhouse Road., Whiting. Lacey Shorefest at the Lacey United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a car show and food truck event. There will also be over 50 vendors and crafters at the art show, live music by The Flipside, a petting zoo, pony rides and games with prizes. This event is free. For entry details, call 609693-5222. Arts and Crafts by the Sea on the Seaside Heights boardwalk from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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BOE Honors Teachers & Support Staff Of The Year

BRICK – The Brick Township Public School District honored the Teachers and Support Staff of the Year at the April 28 Brick Township Board of Education Meeting. Brick Memorial High School’s Teacher of the Year is Barbara Stansbury and the support staff member is Elizabeth Oates. Brick Township High School’s Teacher of the Year is Danielle Scipione and the support staff member is James Barber. Lake Riviera Middle School’s Teacher of the Year is Terese Ditzig and the support staff member is Nancy Veltre. Veterans Memorial Middle School’s Teacher of the Year is Tara Carlisle and the support staff member is Tammy-Jo Laszkow. D r u m P o i n t E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l ’s Teacher of the Year is Eileen Ross and the support staff member is Lisa Auth. E m m a H a v e n s Yo u n g E l e m e n t a r y School’s Teacher of the Year is Jeannette Wehner and the support staff member is Karen Salle.

Herbertsville Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Geraldine Bayles and the support staff member is Claudia Costello. Lanes Mill Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Heather Schubauer and the support staff member is Kim Daly-Boyer. M i d s t r e a m s E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l ’s Teacher of the Year is Lisa Giarratano. O s b o r n v i l l e E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l ’s Teacher of the Year is Terri Huizing and the support staff member is Jill Nix. Veterans Memorial Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Devon Sorrentino and the support staff member is Amanda Jaworovich. Warren H. Wolf Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Sally Flannery and the support staff member is Susan Zickar-Stanieri. Jeanette Wehner of Emma Havens Yo u n g E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l w a s a l s o selected as this year’s District Teacher of the Year.

Watch Documentary On Comanche Activist BRICK – On June 6 at 2 p.m., at the Brick branch Library, Comanche film maker Julianna Brannum chronicles the life of Comanche activist and national civil rights leader LaDonna Harris in this engaging documentary film. Meet Brannum, the great niece of Harris as she celebrates the life and work of a civil rights pioneer for Native Americans. Learn how LaDonna Harris became a voice for Native people and the work done to strengthen and rebuild indigenous communities. The film is

63 minutes followed by questions. The program is being sponsored by the Ocean County Library Cultural Competence Training Committee and will take place at the Ocean County Library Brick branch. This program is free and open to the public. Registration for the program is now open. Register in-person, by phone at 732-477-4513 or online at theoceancountylibrary.org, under ‘Calendar of Events.’

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Afternoon Tea At The Havens Homestead BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society held its Spring Afternoon Tea at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road on May 13. Society members dressed in costume and served the courses on antique place settings in the 1800’s building. The delicacies included fresh fruit, scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, candy and cake. Bonnie Leigh, a folk musician from Brick who performs and teaches at dulcimer festivals across the northeast, entertained the guests. There was a hat contest and different ladies won prizes. The Fall Afternoon Tea will be held at the museum on September 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Donation is $20 for members and $22 for non-members. Reservations will be taken starting June 20 at 11 a.m. Call 732-458-4788 to reserve a seat. For more information on the activities of the Brick Township Historical Society see its page on Facebook, visit bricktwphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

–Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society Society member Janet Nielsen of Toms River and her friend, Sue Favola of Brick, attended the tea wearing hats to participate in the hat contest.

Veterans Memorial Middle School Art Show

BRICK – On April 21, the halls of Veterans Memorial Middle School were packed with students, families, faculty and community supporters for the Annual Art Show. The halls were transformed into an interactive art gallery. Walls were covered with displays of artwork, display cases showcased 3D ceramic work and the All Year 8th Grade A.C.T. students lined the halls to give explanations of their work. The Relay for Life Team and Drama Club were there with fundraising tables and showing support for the arts.

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LAKEWOOD – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore is hosting a Young Eagles Flight Rally on June 18 at Lakewood Airport, 1900 Cedarbridge Ave., where boys and girls, ages 8 to 17, will have an opportunity to experience an airplane ride. The EAA Young Eagles program was created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots have flown almost 2 million young people residing in more than 90 countries. There is no charge for Young Eagle flights. “Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Frank Fine, Young Eagles Coordinator for Chapter 315. “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.” Pilots taking part in the event are all volunteers and will be happy to explain more about the different airplanes involved. They will also demonstrate how pilots ensure safety, which is the prime concern before every flight. The young people will learn what makes an airplane fly, what it takes to get a pilot’s license and what career possibilities exist in the world of aviation. Even if these young par-

ticipants never pursue a pilot’s license, the EAA hopes to create friends of aviation. Following the flight, each young person, will receive a logbook and a certificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their names will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, WI. The logbook is also accessible at youngeagles.org. Those attending the flight rally on June 18 are asked to enter the airport at Cedarbridge Ave. and proceed to the operations office, starting at 9:30 a.m. to register for their flight. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign a required parental permission form at that time. Flights will begin at 10 a.m., with registration closing at 1p.m. Additional information about EAA and the EAA Young Eagles program is available at eaa.org and youngeagles.org, or visit the local chapter page at facebook. com/EAAChapter315.

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Brick Libr ary Events

The B rick Library is located at 301 C hambers B ridge Rd ., B rick. You can contact them at 732-477-4513 or visit them on the W eb at theoceancountylibrary . org .

BRICK – During the month of June, the Brick branch Library will have many activities to enjoy. The meeting room display will feature the traveling exhibition of artwork by the students of Ocean County Arts High School throughout June. Register for programs online at theoceancountylibrary. org, unless a program is labeled ‘drop in.’ June 1, 11 a.m.: Friends Annual Meeting and Luncheon – Note later start time of meeting, Reservations required for luncheon: 732-581-1158. June 1, 3:30 p.m.: Databases for Research Projects – Have an upcoming research project? This class will introduce students to valuable databases. June 2, 10 a.m.: Book Discussion – “Still Life With Bread Crumbs” by Anna Quindlen. June 2, 10 a.m.: Microsoft Publisher I – Create an assortment of materials using design templates, or from scratch. Prerequisite: Mouse skills. June 3, 2 p.m.: Book Discussion – “The King’s Speech” by Mark Logue. June 6, 2:30 p.m.: Introduction to the iPad – Learn how to setup an iPad, navigate the user interface and download apps. June 6, 10 a.m.: Play With Your Food – For children ages 2 to 4. Paint, play and sculpt with different food-based sensory art supplies like pudding, Kool-Aid, pasta and ice. Dress for a mess. June 7, 10 a.m.: Microsoft Excel Basics – Learn to use basic Excel functions. June 7, 11 a.m.: Homeschool Summer Social – For kids ages 5 and up. Let’s get social and prepare for summer with snacks, crafts and fun. Feel free to bring a snack. June 8, 11 a.m.: Brain Games – Join the library for fun and mentally stimulating games. June 8, 5 p.m.: Special Needs Stories and Play – For ages 2 to 6. Children with special needs, disabilities and those on the spectrum are invited to explore music, art, stories, movement and play. June 8, 6:30 p.m.: Color Me Calm – Color troubles away. June 9, 10 a.m.: Mouse Basics – First stop for beginners. Learn how to use the mouse.

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Memorial Day Events To Include Parades, Ceremonies

OCEAN COUNTY – The holiday was once known as “Decoration Day,” a day dedicated to honoring the war dead of WWI, to decorate the graves. Now known as Memorial Day, the national holiday is a day of patriotism, spent with ceremonies and parades remembering those servicemen and women who died in conf licts throughout the ages. This year, many well-attended Memorial Day weekend events return with veterans groups, local off icials and more taking the time to remember all who died in service to their country. Here are some of the events. For a complete calendar visit micromediapubs. com. May 29 Blessing Of The Fleet – The Berkeley Shores Homeow ners’ and Civic Association will be having its Annual Memorial Day Com memoration and Blessing of the Fleet at noon near the Amherst inlet. Berkeley – The Silver / Holiday VFW Post 10185 will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse at 1 p.m. Toms River Elks Picnic – The Toms River Elks, located at 600 Washington St., will hold a Memorial Day Picnic on May 29. Food will be served from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Music by the True Tones will run from 3 to 7 p.m. ickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6

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of Public Works at 732-657-8121, ext. 3310 to register. Manchester is continuing the tradition by inviting children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. All children who participate are required to wear a proper bicycle helmet. Toms River Parade – The George P. Vanderveer Post 129 of the American Legion and the Township of Toms River will observe Memorial Day on May 30 with its 82nd Annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade assembly begins at 9 a.m., with the step-off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route begins at Highland Parkway at Main Street and proceeds south to Toms River Town Hall for ceremonies. Whiting – Whiting American Legion Post # 502 together with Whiting Memorial VFW # 8745 will have a Memorial Day Ceremony at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park off of Lake and Station Road in Whiting. The event is at 11 a.m. Bring a lawn chair for seating.

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It’s natural to get stressed out, or go into a state of mild shock if you hear bad news. Maybe you get sweaty palms a lot, or slip into panic attacks frequently (and over nothing serious). If you’re prone to anxiety, today’s article is intended to offer you help before you take prescriptions. Millions of prescriptions are written annually for anxiolytic drugs like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin) and lorazepam (Ativan). These drugs are all in the category of benzodiazepines, and they have severe withdrawal symptoms. I bet some of you suffer on a daily basis because you don’t want to get on a benzodiazepine. Now I’m going to offer you five ways to calm down quickly: Breathe – You might think this is silly to lis,t but it’s number one on my list. When you are anxious, your breathing becomes shallow. Be conscious about breathing and make sure you inhale longer than you exhale during times of stress. The inhalation is a gift to yourself, hold it a second or two, then exhale. Do it five times, preferably with your eyes closed since that instantly puts you into an alpha brain wave state. Lavender – They make pure lavender roll-ons, and if you can’t find that just keep a tiny bottle of the essential oil nearby, or in your purse. Take a whiff and put some on your wrists and temples for immediate action. You can use this to sleep too. And you can find commercial preparations of lavender tea as well. Rescue Remedy – Rescue Remedy is a

combination of five flower extracts including Star of Bethlehem, which is known to help with trauma and shock. You can carry the tiny bottle in your purse and put drops in your mouth (or in your water bottle) all day long if you want. California Poppy Extract – It’s a great herbal anxiolytic, and sometimes also used for kids with Attention Deficit, or bedwetting problems. You can buy it in dropper form at any health food store and online. One of the active compounds is Eschscholzia californica, which has been shown to promote higher catecholamines in the brain, thus a happier mood over time. Some can make you sleepy. Magnesium – This is a natural mineral abundant in leafy greens and edible seaweeds. Numerous studies show a correlation to low magnesium and depression and/or anxiety. It works pretty quickly, especially the magnesium “threonate” form which has been clinically shown to penetrate brain tissue quickly. A double-blind placebo-controlled study tested women with PMS-induced anxiety, mood swings and nervous tension. The researchers combined 200 mg of magnesium with 50mg of vitamin B6 and gave it to the women for one month. It helped some of the women, but not all. I have a few other options, however I am out of space here. Sign up for my newsletter at my site (suzycohen.com) and I will email a longer version of this. Please make sure your physician approves of any supplements you want to try.

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Secret Gardens Tour Tickets To Go On Sale

BRICK – The Brick Garden Club’s “Secret Gardens of Brick Tour and Tea” will be held on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour seven gardens of Brick homeowners, return to the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts, 515 Herbertsville Road, for free refreshments, live entertainment, plant sale, gift raffle, art display and various vendors.

Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale June 1 at the following locations: Added Touch Florist, 1021 Cedar Bridge Ave.; Alan’s & Mininsohn’s, 36 Chambers Bridge Road; Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd. and Brick Flower Mart and Butterfly Charities, 570 Mantoloking Road. Call 732-920-8231 for information.

Family Campout At Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD – This will be the first year that Ocean County Park is holding this event as part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout. The park hopes to give families some outdoor exposure. Participants should arrive having already eaten dinner. There will be a campfire and an evening nature walk before bedding down for the night. Participants will need a tent, sleep-

ing bag, marshmallows for roasting and a “no-cook” breakfast for the following morning. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions on what else to bring, call 732-506-5122. The campout will be held at the Beach Complex at the Ocean County Park from 6 p.m. on June 25 to 9 a.m. on June 26. The fee is $5 per person and is for those 5 years or older. The code for this program is 128466-2A. Find the registration form and more information at oceancountyparks. org.

Dogs To Enjoy Night Out

LAKEWOOD – On June 3, Ocean County Parks and Recreation is hosting Doggy Yappy Hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees should bring their dog to enjoy the event. All dogs attending must be vaccinated and on a leash. The night will feature displays, over 40 vendors, doggy games, agility demonstrations and giveaways. Doggy Yappy Hour will be held at Ocean County Park located at 659 Ocean Ave. This event is free. Call 877-OCPARKS for more information or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Crime Unit Gives Ransomware Warning

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Prosecutor High Tech Crime Unit recently warned county residents of malicious Ransomware computer programs circulating the county designed to hold computer files hostage until a ransom is paid to unscrupulous cyber criminals. Known as Ransomware, this scam has been reported in over twenty countries in Europe and has been circulating regularly in the United States infecting computers. The malicious software can be installed from a website the user has visited, from an email, instant message or a message on a social network that the user receives. When Ransomware infects a computer, it will cause the computer to lock up. At times, Ransomware will create a pop-up window or a webpage warning which advises the user that they have been engaged in some type of illegal activity on the internet. The computer system is then rendered unusable until the Ransomware is removed. The message from the cyber-criminal advises the user that once the fine is paid the machine will be unlocked or the user will be sent a code to unlock the machine. There is no known “cure” or way to reverse the latest variant of “Ransomware” once a computer is infected. Unless the victim has a back-up of the files on a sec-

Holy Redeemer Hospice Earns Honors

OCEAN COUNTY – Holy Redeemer Hospice has been named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient in recognition of providing the highest level of quality from the patient and caregiver’s point of view. The award is based upon Holy Redeemer’s performance on 24 quality indicator measures, which were analyzed by the award sponsor, Deyta Analytics. Holy Redeemer Hospice serves families in Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. “Hospice Honors is a landmark compilation of hospices that provide the best patient and caregiver experiences,” said Bobby Rober tson, president of HEALTHCAREfirst and Deyta Analytics. “I am extremely proud of Holy Redeemer Hospice for achieving this highest of honors and I congratulate them for their success.” Award criteria was based on Hospice CAHPS survey results for an evaluation per iod of Apr il th rough September of last year. Award recipients were identified by evaluating hospices’ performance on a set of quality measures and comparing them with a national database of hospices.

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ondary storage device they will not be able to recover the files. Although anti-virus companies are working to prevent this type of activity, unfortunately computer criminals are always updating their tactics and inventing ways to circumvent the computer industry’s anti-virus programs. Consumers can avoid being a victim of Ransomware by keeping all security software on the computer up to date, keeping the firewall turned on, not opening spam email messages or links to suspicious websites and most importantly, by backing up all important files to a secondary storage device. The Ocean County Prosecutor advises citizens that they should not send any money in response to this type of activity. Any questions about Ransomware can be reported to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, High Tech Crimes Unit at 732-929-2027. For further tips on how to avoid computer scams, call the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 28-june 3 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enthusiasm and the ability to stand up for yourself are your best attributes. Even so, you might offend if you forget to say “please” and “thank you.” Focus on being more considerate in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teach others what you know and learn something from others in the process. In the week ahead you can easily join forces and make progress by sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think before you act. You may be challenged to exert your authority in the early part of the week. Ask for advice from family members or wiser souls before you deliver ultimatums. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You value dependability and reliability above all things. Someone close may prove his or her true worth this week. Pursue important goals but remember to be appreciative of loyal partners. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Jumping into action is fine as long as you don’t jump in over your head. You may be challenged to perform physical activities but must remember to measure twice and cut once in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know more than you think you do. Your good judgment and sound assessment of circumstances will help you make wise decisions in the week to come. You can see the writing on the wall. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Follow the

lead of a model of industry. Discussions with intimate companions can become heated if you assert yourself. A “go-getter” can achieve positive results in the second half of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nail down networking skills. You may open up some new avenues to travel upon and do business in the week to come. Opinions voiced in the outer world may persuade you to take important steps. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your boundless enthusiasm can breathe life into humdrum routines but don’t get carried away. Wait until at least midweek to start new projects or spend large amounts of money. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are truly quick on the uptake this week, easily absorbing information and making astute observations. File these away for future reference. Maintain perfect manners when dealing with the public. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may change your mind later, so don’t be too eager to jump on the bandwagon. Powerful and ambitious ideas could develop during the week ahead. Sit on your hands until the time is ripe for success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Follow your first instinct after checking in with your closest friend. You’ll make the right choice when faced with tough decisions in the week ahead if you follow the lead of wiser souls.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Shape Up! Start The Morning Right With A Healthy, Delicious ‘Green Drink’ By Wolfgang Puck

With Memorial Day, summer’s unofficial start, and real summer arriving a few weeks later, shaping up for the coming season’s outdoor activities is on a lot of people’s minds. So you probably wouldn’t be surprised by how often I get requests in my restaurants for “something light.” Of course, there are so many ways our regular menus oblige our guests, with items ranging from fresh vegetable salads (dressing on the side, of course) to grilled fish or skinless chicken to all kinds of desserts featuring wonderful fresh fruit. The bigger challenge for many people, however, concerns not what they eat for lunch or dinner but how they start the day. And, especially at this time of year when morning appetites become lighter as the weather grows warmer, the talk lately seems to be turning to so-called “green drinks.” Green drinks generally feature not only fruits like apples, but also vegetables such as cucumber, celery and, especially, dark-green bitter leaves like kale or spinach (sources of much-prized nutrients like B vitamins and vitamin C). The first secret to creating a morning drink that delivers the benefits of those green ingredients without causing a grimace at the first sip is to combine the leaves in the right proportions with the other healthful vegetables and fruits. I make sure to include enough apple for sweetness (along with a touch of honey sometimes), and even an orange; mild cucumber and celery also go a long way toward creating a more gentle, well-rounded flavor profile. I like to spice things up with some fresh ginger root and even, sometimes, a pinch of cayenne. My other key to success is to use the right equipment. The first recipe, my own version of a green smoothie, depends on a professional-quality highspeed blender, which will help you achieve a perfectly smooth consistency quickly. Or, if you prefer what is sometimes referred to as a green juice “power shot” like those I often serve to guests at big Hollywood parties, you can achieve that powerful essence with the help of a good juice extractor. Both appliances are widely available these days at surprisingly affordable prices. So, as the season of sunshine approaches, try one of these fresh new starts to your day. Here’s to your good health!

WOLFGANG PUCK’S GREEN SMOOTHIE Serves 2 1/2 medium English cucumber, peel left on, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 1 navel orange, peeled and separated into sections 1 green-skinned apple such as Granny Smith, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges 3-inch (7.5-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into 3 pieces 1 cup (250 mL) almond milk, chilled 1 teaspoon honey 4 large leaves green kale, tough ribs removed, leaves very coarsely chopped 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves separated, stems discarded In the container of a professional-quality high-speed blender, combine the cucumber pieces, orange sections, apple wedges, ginger pieces, almond milk and honey. Add the kale leaves, cayenne and mint leaves. Securely place the lid on the blender. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, blend the ingredients until smooth, stopping once or twice if necessary to scrape down the sides of the blender container. Pour the smoothie into two tall chilled glasses. Serve immediately. WOLFGANG’S GREEN JUICE POWER SHOTS Serves 3 6 large leaves green kale, tough ribs removed, leaves very coarsely chopped 4 large stalks celery, leaves trimmed, stalks cut into several pieces each 2 green-skinned apples such as Granny Smith, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges 1 medium English cucumber, trimmed and cut into large chunks 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 2 pieces Just before serving, prepare all the ingredients as directed. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, pass all of the ingredients a few pieces at a time through a juice extractor into the extractor’s container or a nonreactive pitcher. With a long spoon, stir the juice mixture well. Serve immediately, pouring the juice into chilled 2-ounce (60-mL) shot glasses.

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