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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Gary and Pat Applegate’s Drum Point Road home was awarded by the township’s Historic Preservation Commission. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – At the same time that Andrew Jackson was president, there were only 25 states, st e a m lo c omot ive s were being used in this country for the first time, and a house was
built on Drum Point Road by the Havens family, who were some of the earliest settlers in what would become Brick Township. The house, located at 431 Drum Point Road, is still standing, and its
occupants, Gary and Pat Applegate, were recently presented with the Brick Township Historic Preservation Award by the township’s Historic Preservation Commission. Gar y Applegate’s
grandfather purchased the house from the Havens family in 1912, and it has been in the Applegate family ever since. “I don’t like change,” Applegate, 76, joked as (House - See Page 5)
NRC: Oyster Creek Had Safe Year
By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The Nuclear Reg ulator y Commission said that the Oyster Creek Generating Station operated safely in the last year, during an annual meeting to address safety with the public. The meeting was held by the NRC at the Hol-
iday Inn on Route 72 in Stafford. There were about 30 people in attendance, but only a handful were not members of the NRC, Oyster Creek staff, or media. During the course of the very short presentation, the NRC staff mentioned three green findings and two white
ones over the course of the year. They did not go into detail on what these issues were, except for the most recent white finding. Washers were not installed and an electromatic valve did not operate correctly. The plant has five, and three are to be running at any given time.
The color-coded findings are created by the NRC to give people an idea of how serious a problem is. Green is the lowest, and signifies a low fi nding. White is the next highest, which indicates a low-to-moderate finding. Jef f Brow n, who (NRC - See Page 19)
| June 3, 2017
Foodtown Site to Get Sports, Retail
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The long and winding story of the former Foodtown site on Route 70 is finally ending as the township has reached a settlement with Jack Morris, whose company M&M Development LLC purchased the 11-acre lot in 2003. The final piece of paper was signed to finalize plans for the site, which would pass from township ownership to two developers who have divided the parcel for two separate projects, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the most recent council
meeting. “This is a historic night in Brick Townsh ip. We’re f i nally getting the Foodtown property underway,” he said. Ducey said the number one question he gets from Brick residents is about the empty property on Route 70. The township is getting $5 million for the split parcel ($2.5 million from each developer), which has an assessed value of $4.8 million. A new privately-owned and privately-run recreation center to be developed by HFZ (Retail - See Page 20)
State: Beaches, Shore, Ready For Summer
By Judy Smestad-Nunn J ERSEY SHOR E – Tourism contributed some $44 billion to the New Jersey economy in 2016, and about half of that amount is generated at the Shore, said Department of Environmental Protection Com m issioner Bob Martin at an annual media event, “New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s State of the Shore.” It was the 15th annual event advertised as “an annual tradition, kicking off the Memorial (Beaches - See Page 4)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn DEP Commissioner Bob Martin talked about the condition of New Jersey’s beaches at the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s State of the Shore.
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Day weekend’s unofficial start to the summer beach season.” Martin gave updates on New Jersey’s water quality and beach projects during a PowerPoint presentation held at Tim McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. He was followed by Professor Jon K. Miller, a coastal expert from the Stevens Institute of Technology, and then the men answered questions from members of the press. “The beaches are going to be beautiful, they’re in great shape, the water quality is excellent, so we’re now in a great position as we move forward into the summer,” Martin said. The DEP administers the Coastal Cooperative Monitoring Program along with the state Department of Health and local health agencies, utilizing two components: water quality monitoring and aerial surveillance. Ocean water monitoring began on May 15, and would continue through Labor Day, he said. Martin said that the DEP collects data on 216 ocean and bay beaches every Monday and the results are posted on their webpage by Tuesday. Water samples are collected from primary stations located in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties, he said. The DEP conducts aerial surveillance to look for floatables, debris, algae blooms and anything else that might affect bathing water quality. Six weekly coastal surveillance flights that run up and down the coast would begin this week, Martin said, and run through the entire summer until mid-September. In 2016, beaches were open 99.9 percent of the time, and bay beaches were open 99.6 percent of the time. Most closures were due to pollution caused by stormwater runoffs after rainfall, when fertilizer and animal waste gets into the sewers, he said. Dr. Miller said that New Jersey beaches are in good shape since the shore had a relatively mild winter. “We got lucky, we only had two major storms,” he said. The three contributors to beach erosion is the water level, the size of the waves, and the duration of the storm, Miller explained. The nor’easter in late January resulted in moderate to severe ocean erosion, but it peaked and subsided quickly, he said. He said the tropical storm forecast for the upcoming summer is higher than expected, with experts predicting 11 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes. “We need to be prepared,” said Dr. Miller. “It only takes one storm, so we have to maintain vigilance,” he said. After their presentations, Martin and Miller took questions from the press. Several reporters asked about the proposed federal budget which would cut the EPA budget by about a third. The NJDEP relies on federal funds for many of its projects and programs. “We have all the money we need this year - it’s too premature to talk about the Federal government,” Martin said. “We have to wait to see how it plays out. I’m confident that cooler heads will prevail. We have representatives who understand our problems.” The Brick Times asked Martin how he would respond to the opinion of some coastal experts who say that with rising sea level some seaside communities might have to be vacated. “We are not retreating from the shore, it’s a
$20 billion industry in New Jersey,” Martin responded. “I want to be crystal clear about that.” In response to a reporter’s question about the cost to NJ for post-Sandy coastal protection projects, Martin said that the vast majority were paid for with federal dollars because of Sandy legislation. He said the state portion, which was less than 10 percent, is being paid for with a long-term interest-free, federal loan. Dr. Miller said that due to the sea level rise “nuisance flooding” has become more commonplace during high tides and full moons. “There are studies underway. We’re doing work on back-bay areas and we might need to bolster some projects there,” he said. Some of the engineering projects would include raising roads, creating berms, building bulkheads, pump stations, and more, he said. “We have to think and plan long term to minimize impacts,” Miller said. “We can handle sea level rise for the moment. Although if there’s a catastrophe and the ice sheets melt, there would be a whole new scenario.” Martin said that over the past several years the DEP has partnered with the Army Corps of Engineers on a number of post-Sandy coastal projects, including: • $211 million for Union Beach. Phase 1 started in February, which created a new beach and dune system, including two groins. Phase 2 includes building flood walls with a completion date of November 2022. • $105 million for Port Monmouth. New flood walls should be completed there by November 2020. • $30 million for Sea Bright. A new sea wall is 90 percent completed as of May, and pre-Sandy gaps in the wall were removed. • $140 million for ocean beaches in Monmouth County. The beach and dune replenishment project started three years ago, and should be completed by June 2017. • $128 million for the ocean beaches in northern Ocean County. Martin said the project was supposed to start on Sunday May 28 with dredging starting in Ortley Beach. The multiple-phase project should be completed by June 2018, he said. The beach and dune replenishment project would provide 14 miles of coastal protection from Point Pleasant Beach to Island Beach State Park, and it would be the largest project ever done in New Jersey, Martin said. • $151 million for Long Beach Island. The dune and beach replenishment project was completed in December 2016. • $31 million in Atlantic City for a seawall, and • $11 million for boardwalk construction. The completion date is set for March 2018. • $64 million for Absecon Island, where a dune and beach replenishment program started two weeks ago. • $97 million for multiple projects for Ocean City which would have “full coastal protection” by June 2016. • $64 million for Stone Harbor, where rebuilt berms offering full coastal protection would be completed by November 2017. • $14 million for Cape May City, where beach nourishment was completed last month. Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club Jeff Tittel attended the media event and said New Jersey is not responding to the environmental needs of the shore in any real way. For example, they are not planning. mitigating or adapting to sea level rise. “The sea walls are a false hope, and the dunes (Beaches - See Page 5)
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they are building are not real dunes. A berm is not a dune, and the next big nor’easter will wash them all away,” Tittel said after the presentation. He said the planned dune and beach replenishment project would only make back bay flooding worse. “They are taking away the sandbars in the ocean, which makes the waves get bigger and pushes more water into the bays,” Tittel said. “The New Jersey coast is facing some very serious problems,” he said. In a press release, the Sierra Club said that the testing of beaches on a Monday leaves five days of untested water before the weekend, when most people swim. There is less money for testing, so the water is tested less and the beachgoers are ill-informed. “Photo ops and press events do not make up for weakening environmental standards and the failure to protect our coasts,” Tittel said in the press release. “New Jersey’s way of dealing with the coast is just pumping more sand on the beach that will wash out in the next storm. They have no real plan to protect our coasts. We want people to go to the shore and not have to worry about the potential for illness. We want coastal communities to be able to be resilient against climate change. We want to have healthy ecosystems in our waterways. We want to make sure we have clean water for the people who use our beaches. We hope we have a very good summer season, but unless we start changing our policies and working to protect our shores, we’re putting New Jersey’s entire coastal environment and economy at risk.”
he described how he and his late father, who was a master carpenter, modernized and opened up the inside of the house, working room-by-room. “My father said he crawled around the house as a baby and now he was crawling around the house as an old man,” he said. The only changes to the outside of the house have been to modify the roofl ine for more headroom in the upstairs, tearing out a chimney that was a cook stove, and using an outside enclosed porch to enlarge the kitchen and create a bathroom. “My grandfather wouldn’t have an indoor bathroom,” Applegate said. “He said ‘People want to do their business in the house and eat out in the yard.’” He said that when his grandfather lived in the house, Drum Point was a sand road that led to the bay. “No one wanted to live on the water because in the summer it was hot and buggy, and in the winter you froze,” Applegate said. The father and son ripped out the plaster and lathe walls in the house and installed sheetrock. They stripped down and restored the original molding, installed new wiring, hot water baseboard heat and other modern conveniences. Behind the walls, and in between the studs - which are fi nished on three sides and have bark on the fourth side - are bricks, which was used as insulation. “We left it, because you’re not going to
get anything better,” Applegate said. “It’s sturdy as a rock.” The house is constructed with square nails that were forged by blacksmiths, and dowel pegs, Applegate said. There are also original hurricane braces in the corners constructed of “two-bys,” angled into the studs, he said. “Everything we’ve done blends into the original concept. We had cedar shingles on the roof but now we have sheathing boards and strip shingles,” he said. Pat said that when she and Gary got married in 1970, she could see daylight through the cedar shingles from the attic. “It never leaked, though, because the cedar shingles would swell when it rained, but it was cold upstairs,” she said. The couple raised their four daughters in the house that sits on about three acres. Their daughters and their families have all settled in Brick. Applegate, whose mother’s maiden name was Gant, said the families have been in this area since the 1600s. His great-grandparents owned Gus Gant Store on Drum Point Road, which was opposite the Pioneer Hose Fire Company. The Gants owned land that ran from the Metedeconk River to Kettle Creek at the time. Christine Schiess, who is chair of the Brick Township Historic Preservation Commission, said they maintain an inventory of historic buildings in Brick, and each year they present a Historic Preservation Award for a site that has been maintained as near as possible to its origins.
“For example, when the Applegates replaced their windows they stayed true to the original character of the property. They made sure they used historically accurate material, not something like vinyl,” she said. Any of the nine (and two alternate) members of the Historic Preservation Commission - or a resident - could nominate a site to be considered for the Historic Preservation Award. Past award recipients: • 2000: 1845 Highway 88 E - Enoch Robbins House • 2001: 521 Herbertsville Road - Havens Homestead Museum • 2002: 223 Drum Point Road – Johnson House • 2002: Special Award - White Oak Tree Highway 88 West • 2003: 580 Herbertsville Road - Tilton-Osborn House • 2004: 72 Beaton Road – David Beaton & Sons Boatyard • 2005: 621 Herbertsville Road – Herbertsville Road Church • 2006: 560 Winding River Lane – Wagner House • 2013: 1646 Tilford Blvd – Furgeson House • 2014: 203 Drum Point Road – Guddahl House • 2015: 144 Beverly Drive (previously 146) Merritt House • 2016: 49 Red Wing Ave. – Wurret/ Campbell House - Serendipity • 2017: 431 Drum Point Road – Applegate House.
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Brick Hosts A Summer Full Of Family Events From The Desk Of
The Mayor - by Mayor John Ducey With Memorial Day weekend behind us already, it is time to start thinking about the summer months and what is going to be happening in Brick Township. This summer is going to be filled with sun, fun, music and fireworks. I’d like to take this opportunity to let you know what is going on in our town over the coming months. The highlight of summer in Brick Township is, of course, the SummerFest series. SummerFest 2017, presented by Pine Belt Motors, will feature concerts, fireworks, drive-in movies and more. The series starts on Thursday, July 6 with a concert by Rubix
Kube, the Galaxy’s Most Original 80s Tribute. Their concert last year was unforgettable. The band played the greatest hits of the 1980s complete with costume changes. If you didn’t catch last year’s concert, you’re not going to want to miss this. The concert series continues with performances by The Amish Outlaws (July 13), The Infernos (July 20) and the SummerFest debut of Garden State Radio (July 27). All concerts are free to attend and begin about 6:30 p.m. After each concert, there will be a spectacular fireworks show. There will also be a food court.
I would just like to remind anyone planning on attending the concerts that we do offer a free shuttle bus service to and from Windward Beach. There is very limited parking at the park. Shuttle buses run from 5 p.m. until the last bus at 8 p.m. from Brick Township High School, Drum Point Elementary School and Midstreams Elementary School. The bus drivers do an excellent job in getting everyone back to the schools in a timely manner. The SummerFest series will also feature the National Night Out Against Crime / Kids Day Celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Annual Car Show on Thursday, Aug. 3 and three Drive-In Movies including Zootopia on Friday, Aug. 11, Miracle on Friday Aug. 18 and The Secret Life of Pets on Friday, Aug. 25. All of these events take place at Windward Beach and are free to attend. The other thing synony-
mous with summer in Brick Township is the beach. Brick Township is home to three ocean beaches and our crews worked tirelessly to make sure there would be beaches to enjoy. Beach badges are on sale now for our ocean beaches and Windward Beach. Beach badges are $25 for the season until June 15. After that date, they are $30. Badges can be purchased in the Recreation Office or at Ocean Beaches 1 and 3 while they are staffed. As always, any resident aged 65 and over by September 1 of this year can receive a free daily admission wristband by showing ID at the beaches. On July 4, the Council and I are pleased to offer free beach admission to all veterans of our armed forces and their immediate families. This is in appreciation of you service and the sacrifices you and your families have made while protecting the freedoms enjoyed by all
Americans. Thank you and we hope to see you at the beach on Independence Day. A new tradition we started in 2015 is the Brick Farmers’ Market and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular things in the community. The market is open every Saturday at Windward Beach until September 23. This year, we have extended the hours and the market is now open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors offer an assortment of goods including fresh produce, fruits, pastries, ethnic delicacies, handmade items, plants, artisanal foods and more. We also have many opportunities to enjoy music and movies under the stars in more intimate settings than SummerFest. The Traders Cove Concert series will feature Bobby Byrne (Aug. 2), The Basso Brothers (Aug. 9) and Tim McLoone & The Shirleys present The Three
Kings (Aug. 16). These concerts are held at the picturesque Traders Cove and are free to attend. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. The Movies in the Park series will make stops at Lake Riviera Park (The Lego Movie - July 11), Arrowhead Park (Spiderman - July 18) and Angela Hibbard Park (Madagascar - July 25). The movies begin at dusk. Please bring your own chairs and/or blankets to these concerts and movies. These are some of the best things you can enjoy in Brick Township this summer. I would like to thank the Brick Township Recreation Department staff for the work they do all year long to make sure these events and our beaches and parks are ready for your enjoyment. Brick Township is a special community; I am grateful every day to call this community “home” and I hope you are too.
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TOMS RIVER – Now in its 20th year, Ocean County’s pumpout boats will take to the Barnegat Bay Memorial Day weekend making certain boat wastewater is managed prop-
erly and boaters are enjoying the bay safely. “I recently met with all of our boat captains and the other partners in this program and it was unanimous – we are expecting
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a great summer season here in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism. “Barnegat Bay is an environmental jewel and our pumpout boats help in our continuing effort to protect and preserve it. “Our captains also provide additional eyes for recreational boaters making certain they are safe on the water,” he said. Ocean County operates the largest pumpout boat program in the state including the first pumpout in New Jersey, The Circle of Life, which started service 20 years ago. “I want to acknowledge all of our partners that make this program so successful,” Vicari said. “We have grown from operating one boat that focused on the area of the northern barrier island to six that allows us to cover the entire bay and its tributaries.” The partners include Brick Township, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, Seaside Park, and the Ocean
County Utilities Authority. The state Department of Environmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. And, the boats, with the exception of the Circle of Life, were all purchased by Ocean County with the costs being reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please license plate program. The Circle of Life was purchased by Seaside Park. “With the ongoing cooperation of all these groups and agencies, this program has been recognized statewide and nationally for its outstanding performance in protecting the environment,” Vicari said. Since the program began in 1997, more than 70,000 recreational boats have used the free service and over 1.4 million gallons of effluent have been disposed of properly. Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste from entering the bay.
The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. In addition, cell phone numbers for the captains are listed on the program’s website and in promotional materials. The costs to operate all the boats are split between the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge to boaters.” Six of the boats operate regularly in the greater Barnegat Bay area while the Circle of Life, is currently used as a backup for busy weekends. Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are unable to
use the many pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the County, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats regularly that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and prevent waste water pollutants from entering our waterways.” The boats operate Memorial Day weekend through October each year, including major holidays like July 4, and have steadily expanded their operations. Vicari again credited the boat captains for being “our eyes and ears on the water.” “They can quickly notify us of any problems,” Vicari said. “They serve as our ambassadors on the water.” For more information on the pumpout boat program visit the Ocean County Planning Department’s website at planning. co.ocean.nj.us/coastal.htm.
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Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund Golf Outing
LAKEWOOD – The 18th annual Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Golf Outing will be on Monday, June 19 at Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Avenue. Tee time is 1:30 p.m. with a shotgun-scramble start and registration and lunch will begin at 12 p.m. Cost is $140 per person, which includes green fees, cart, driving range, lunch, refreshments, food at the turn-around, dinner and awards. Lunch is being donated by Shore Catering of Brick. The purpose of this fundraiser is to provide financial assistance to all firefighters and EMS personnel suffering from financial
hardships due to medical burdens. This is the main source of creating revenue to help those that help us. This fund is equally dedicated to financially assisting heart transplant patients whose medical bills go far beyond their resources, as well as educating the public on organ and tissue donation. Money will also go to awarding a $1,000 scholarship each year to a graduating senior of Brick Township High School and Brick Memorial High School in memory of Tom Jr. To register to play, become a sponsor or for more information, call 732-447-8959 or visit TomGJrMemorialFund.com.
Bands And Balls Workout
TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a Bands and Balls workout program for adults looking to gain flexibility and strength with a gentle workout using bands and balls. The class will be offered Mondays and Fridays for $37 to the instructor, $5 for registration. The session runs June 23 through July 21 (no class July 3), #183544-3C. The class time is 1:30-2:15 p.m. To register, send a check made payable to
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Memory Changes As We Age: How To Remember The Things That We Forget
JACKSON – Have you ever lost your keys, misplaced your wallet or forgotten someone’s name? These are all common experiences, but for people nearing or over age 65, such memory lapses can be frightening. Join us on June 19 at The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living to learn about
how memory works, why it changes and what we can do about. Memory can be defi ned as the registration, retention and recollection of experiences, thoughts, feelings, sensations, ideas and knowledge. Some declines in cognition and memory with age are normal, but
sometimes they can signal problems. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. The number of cases of dementia are estimated to almost triple by 2050.
The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar on Memory Changes As We Age on June 19 at 4:30 p.m. at 100 North County Line Road. Come join us for a light dinner from 4:30 to 5 p.m. before the seminar. The presenter will be Marilyn Abrahamson, MA, CCCSLP, Speech Pathologist and Brain Health Educator from Centrastate Medical Center. Marilyn will better educate you on how to make lifestyle and strategic adjustments that can help you to compensate for attention and memory loss right now. Changing your lifestyle habits can help you to delay the symptoms of age related cognitive decline, even if a diagnosis of dementia is in the future. Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Memory Changes As We Age: How To Remember The Things That We Forget” educational seminar, please call Centrastate Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com and click on Classes and Events to register. For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and PostAcute Programs. For more information, visit our website at bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.
Night Golf At Forge Pond
BRICK – The Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will be hosting a Night Golf Event on June 9 at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $27 per person and the number of participants is limited, so call the pro-shop today to reserve your spot at 732-920-8899.
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Use Caution When Applying Fertilizers And Pesticides
OCEAN COUNTY - Spring’s many rainy days have been great for lawns and gardens, but many homeowners will take an extra step in search of that elusive deep green lawn free from weeds and insects. However, the improper use of fertilizer and pesticides can threaten nearby waterways and the Barnegat Bay, warned Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “I caution everyone to please carefully read the instructions before applying any chemicals or fertilizers to lawns and gardens,” Vicari said. “The overuse of fertilizers is one of the leading causes of high nitrogen levels in the bay.” If too much fertilizer is applied, the excess can wash off in the rain and flow into storm drains that empty into nearby streams, rivers and the bay. “The State of New Jersey has some of the toughest laws in the nation regarding the levels of nitrogen in store-bought fertilizer,” Vicari said. “Even so, if these products are applied incorrectly they can pose a serious threat to our waters.” All fertilizer products for turf sold in the state must contain at least 20 percent slow-release nitrogen, and zero phosphorus - unless a soil test demonstrates a need for more. Vicari said consumers can check the first and second number on the package for nitrogen and phosphate content. For example, a Formula of 26-0-3 means no phosphate. Vicari also warned about the dangers of pesticides commonly available at local home and garden stores. “Read the directions before you apply any pesticide. Used incorrectly, these toxic chemicals can not only threaten the environment, but can pose a health hazard to children and pets,” he said. It is equally important to store fertilizers and
Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss
BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m. For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.
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Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “In many cases, if these materials had been placed higher off the floor there would not have been a problem.” Little, who is liaison to both the Ocean County Health Department, said a little caution can go a long way. “If you have pesticides and other household chemicals in your home, be sure to keep the
number for the New Jersey Poison Information System close by. The poison emergency number is 1-800-222-1222.” Residents with old or excess pesticides on hand can also safety dispose of them through the county’s Household Hazardous Waste Program. More information is available on the county’s website co.ocean.nj.us under the Department of Solid Waste.
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Program Helps Low Income Ocean County Residents With Home Repairs
OCEAN COUNTY – A unique assistance program called “Hands For All” serves the community by making critically needed emergency repairs on homes owned by low and moderate income families who can’t afford to get the work done by themselves. Leaking roofs, plumbing issues, no heat
and accessibility issues are some of the daily issues that this program addresses for those in need. “We believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to live. More and more of our neighbors, friends and family – especially seniors, disabled persons and veterans
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we are making a difference and improving the quality of life for those in need.” Hands For All works with Ocean County, local towns, social services, civic groups, religious groups and volunteers to provide the much needed assistance. The program is always happy to receive support and help from the community through donations or volunteering. The Hands For All program has helped hundreds of residents over the last 30 years and is ready to help. If you or someone you know needs a home repair, please call 732286-7929 today for more information and assistance. Homes For All is a Toms River based nonprofit affordable housing developer that was founded in 1986 to respond to the growing housing and homeless crisis in our community. Over the last 30 years, Homes For All has provided more than 400 affordable homes to families and neighbors in our community. Visit our newest community, Autumn Ridge at Manchester by visiting AutumnRidgeNJ.com or call 732-849-3061.
Pineland Symphonic Band Performance Schedule
OCEAN COU NTY – The popular non-profit, volunteer Pineland Symphonic Band that has been entertaining the local community for over 30 years has announced its upcoming public performance schedule. The band also has an opening for a drummer, as well as other musicians, particularly those who play double-reed instruments such as clarinets, trombones and saxophones. Interested musicians may access the band’s website PinelandSymphonicBand.org for important contact information. The upcoming schedule of public performances is as follows: June 24: Harry Wright Lake in Manchester at 2 p.m. July 9: Community Reform Church on Lacey Road in Whiting at 3 p.m. July 23: Outside the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street in Toms River at 7 p.m. September 17: South Ocean Congregational Church, 830 Railroad Avenue in Little Egg Harbor (Parkerstown Fire Station) at 3 p.m. November 19: Saint Stephens Episcopal Church in Whiting at 3 p.m.
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Continued From Page 1 identified himself as a Brick resident and a member of GRAMMES (Grandmothers, Mothers and More for Energy Safety) compared the NRC to an enabler or a “permissive parent” letting the Oyster Creek staff get off light for their mistakes. He said it undermines the NRC’s credibility that they don’t fi ne nuclear plants for even the most mundane issues. He said that technology like a nuclear reactor functions on a “bathtub curve” when it comes to problems. There are a lot in the beginning, then once the plant is operating, there are a low amount of problems, and then it spikes again at the end of its life. Now, the plant is at the end of its life, or “the countdown to the shutdown,” so he expects to see issues pile up. Additionally, the spent fuel that is stored at the plant needs to fi nd somewhere else to go, he said. No one wants to store this nuclear waste, least of all so close to homes. Particularly, with a terrorist attack happening in Seaside Heights (when someone made a dirty bomb at a 5K run), it would make Oyster Creek a target. “This is not theoretical. We’re vulnerable,” he said. Silas Kennedy, the branch chief of the division of reactor projects for the NRC, reiterated that the plant is operating safely. “A few failures here and there does not make a plant unsafe,” he said. David Pelton, deputy director of the
The Brick Times, June 3, 2017, Page 19 division of reactor projects for the NRC, said that there was no reason to fine Oyster Creek when the safety fi ndings were not very serious, particularly because staff responded and got the issues fi xed. Bill White, another local resident, said he was a chief technical engineer at another plant. He said while he is a fan of the nuclear industry, he is glad to see Oyster Creek shutting down. “An aging plant is not good for the industry and the country,” he said. He wanted to know about how the coolant systems worked, and seemed satisfied with the answer he was given. These two residents were the only ones who commented at the meeting. Interestingly, when they questioned Oyster Creek’s safety, Oyster Creek employees did not respond. NRC answered the questions. “It’s our meeting,” Neil Sheehan, spokesman for the NRC, said after the meeting. “They have an option to answer, but we don’t require them to answer.” “It’s not our intention to defend” Oyster Creek from criticism, he explained. The responses were factual statements as to the safety features and policies observed by inspectors. “This is the NRC’s meeting and we welcome this kind of forum,” said Suzanne D’Ambrosio, spokesperson for Exelon, the company that owns Oyster Creek. “It’s an aging plant. Oyster Creek is 47 years old. It’s always been well maintained. The age is strictly a number,” she said.
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Continued From Page 1 Brick LLC is planned for the back 6.05 acres of the property, and M&M is going to build three retail buildings in the front. Plans for the recreation center include fields for lacrosse, football, soccer and softball, basketball courts, party rooms, and maybe even a flowrider for indoor surfing, Ducey said. The retail area would have three pad sites, which Morris has said would be “top-ofthe-line filled businesses,” Ducey said. “M&M has an awesome reputation in New Jersey. They have the shopping centers with filled plazas, like the Costco shopping center they built here in Brick.” One of the pads would be a restaurant, another is for a planned 20,000 squarefoot market, and the third pad is for a retail building that has not been named, although Ducey told the developer that everyone wants a Trader Joe’s in town. The timeline for the former Foodtown site started in 2003, when the township purchased the property for $6.1 million to stop a Home Depot that was planned for the site, Ducey said. “But they opened a half mile down the road anyway,” he added. In 2009, the township entered into a development deal with M&M Development to build a hotel and banquet hall at the site. Shortly afterwards, Morris said M&M had hired an independent consultant who said that a hotel was not economically feasible for the former Foodtown lot, and in 2012, he presented a new plan to the council that included 192 condominiums, 19,000 feet of retail space and 72 apartments above the stores. “The governing body thought was a terrible idea so that didn’t go anywhere,” Ducey said. By 2014, the condo plan was the only plan that had been submitted for the site, so the administration put M&M on notice that the contract would be terminated in 90 days, said Ducey, who is an attorney. The termination became effective in December 2014, and in January 2015 the township was sued by M&M to have the agreement reinstated. In February 2015, the council passed an amended ordinance that residential would be a prohibited use at the site. Finally, in 2016, there were pretrial hear-
ings, settling and management conferences before a judge, and in January 2017 the trial began. After one day of testimony Superior Court Judge Craig L. Wellerson postponed the rest of the trial to ask the parties to meet and try to settle the case before testimony continued. “Our legal advisors said a trial could last a few months,” Ducey said. “We were going to win, but the developer was going to appeal,” he said, and the appeals process could have taken up to five years. Since 2003, when the township purchased the property, the principal and interest payments have totaled $9.3 million, plus lost tax revenue of $1.6 million. The township would have a total loss of about $7 million, Ducey said. “With this settlement that number stopped, the lawsuit stops, the costs associated with the lawsuit stops, the threat of residential stops, and that’s huge,” Ducey said. “We’re putting a 13-year ordeal behind us.” Not everyone was pleased with Ducey’s announcement. During public comment, resident Walter Campbell said that Jack Morris’s M&M Development should not be allowed to develop the site. “The Costco Plaza has three vacant stores,” Campbell said. “He screwed you over so many times,” he said. “The bottom line is we’ve tried for years here to get a multiple-type recreation center for everybody...we put proposals forth...and you’re not doing it. All you’re trying to do is put something together for election time,” Campbell said. Resident Christine Goski said she was concerned that a new recreation center, restaurant and retail stores would create too much traffic at the “already stressed” intersection of Route 70 and Chambers Bridge Road. “I imagine there would need to be some type of redesign for the traffic to be eased, and who exactly is going to pay for that?” she asked. “Would it be the developers? Because that wouldn’t be a bad thing,” Goski said. Ducey said the redevelopment plan would have to go through a board process and traffic studies by engineers. “The developers are responsible for the costs. There would be a percentage split between [the two developers] but zero cost for the township,” Ducey said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday June 13 at 7 p.m.
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30) Caregiver - 25 years experience. Reliable and compassionate. Manchester area. Call Gail 732-678-3880. (23) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (26)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (27) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (28) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (24)
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FUN & GAMES
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Annual Spring Jersey Shore Retirement Expo
TOMS RIVER – The annual spring Jersey Shore Retirement Expo will be held in the main ballroom of the Clarion Hotel, 615 Route 37 West, on June 10. The expo is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show features numerous exhibits, including home improvement companies, professional groups health providers, physical fitness and other categories related to senior lifestyles and interests.
Prizes include dinners for two, floral arrangements, gift cards, household items and gift baskets, which will be awarded every 15 minutes. A cruise aboard the popular River Lady, which sails around the Toms River and Barnegat Bay, will also be announced. Winners do not have to be present for the grand prize drawing at 12:30 p.m. There will also be exhibitor giveaways throughout the show. Home improvement categories include floor-
ing, windows and doors, kitchen cabinets, countertops, home remodeling, energy conservation, bathtubs, solar energy, heating and air conditioning, and electrical. Health exhibits will feature eye care, physical therapy, home health care, orthopedic, health care facilities, medical agencies, dental and more. Health screenings will also be offered by some providers. Other exhibitors include Lowe’s, Costco
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Wholesale and financial, legal and real estate services. Ocean County government officials will provide information on services available to the adult population. All of the exhibitors at the expo will offer special services or discounts for retirees, in addition to providing a wealth of information on better living. For more information, please call Expo Productions at 732-323-8778.
BRICK – Brick Township Board of Education posts its meetings online. To access those videos, visit mms.brickschools.org/MeetingArchive/BoardMeetingVideos.aspx. The meetings can also be viewed on BrickTV (BTV) on Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m., Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.
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is more than likely that two summonses will be issued. The first summons will be for failure to report an accident and Dina M. Vicari Esq. the second summons will be for leaving the scene of an accident. The latter summons is more serious and carries a mandatory loss of license for one year. The former carries a fine which can range in amount, but will more than likely cost more than $150. Moreover, this summons requires a mandatory court appearance. It is important to remember that the victim in the accident will also be noticed of the court date. That person will probably be looking for restitution and/or payment for the damages to the vehicle and any other costs incurred. So, if you are the cause of a motor vehicle accident don’t leave the scene! Sometimes people get nervous and think that if they leave the scene they don’t have to pay for any damages. In reality, leaving the scene can be even more expensive. You could be risking court fines and the need of a taxi service for the upcoming year that your driving privileges are suspended. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street in Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Why is it so important to report an accident? It is so important that the failure to report an accident can result in high fines and even the suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year. An accident is not only between vehicles driving on the road, but also includes a collision between a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. No matter how gentle the collision or how slow the vehicles were moving, the involved parties should never leave the scene. Even the most minor accident which may be deemed “just a tap” can result in the issuance of a summons. No matter how minor the accident, it is best for all parties to exchange information and, if necessary, contact the police for assistance. First, all vehicles involved should pull off the road to a safe area in order to protect themselves and other drivers on the road. Next, exchange insurance information and, if an insurance claim has to be made, it is important to have the necessary insurance information so the damaged vehicle can be repaired and the insurance companies can make the appropriate payments. Of course, in many cases the parties agree that the damage is minor, no repairs are necessary and, therefore, no claims have to be made. Further, it may be determined that the police do not need to be called in to make an accident report. However, all the parties involved should make that decision. In the unlucky event of an accident where the vehicle that caused the accident leaves the scene, the process is quite serious. If the driver of the damaged vehicle or an eyewitness is able to take down the license plate number and/or a description of the vehicle, the person leaving the scene can assume that he/she will receive a summons in the mail or even a visit from the local police department. If that occurs, it
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Dear Joel, I have a problem with letting things go. My closets, drawers, cupboards and cabinets are full of things, not to mention the garage and attic. Even things I know I won’t use, I have trouble parting with. How can I let things go? On Overload in Manchester Dear Overload, You’re fighting a very common problem. I don’t know how old you are, but many children of parents who lived through the depression and WWII picked up those habits from their parents. That generation dealt with real unavailability of products and rationing, so they saved everything from old rags to hand-me-down toys and clothing, and everything in between. I remember my own mother saving used wrapping paper. But here’s the good news. We live in the great-
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of June 10 - June 16 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Your emotions are likely to get the best of you in spirited discussions. Avoid confrontations in the week ahead. Try to enjoy the world as it is. Don’t worry what others think. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Agree to disagree. There’s little point in trying to get the last word in as you’re not going to change anyone’s opinion and they aren’t going to change yours. Build upon common interests rather than focusing on differences. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t try to swat a fly with a sledgehammer. There may be a tendency for you to make a minor problem out to be a bigger deal than it actually is. Keep your priorities in order and don’t act as if a minor setback is the end of the world. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step back and count to 10. Take care when dealing with those who may get under your skin as you could be quick to lose your cool. If tried and true methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could provide the answer. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Slow and steady wins the race. Not that you’re in a race, but pacing yourself and taking your time will yield a far better result that if you try to rush. Others have come to rely on your efficiency and dependability, don’t let them down. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t believe everything that you hear. You may get showered with information today but not all of it is likely to be true. Do your own homework before using any facts and determine whether sources are valid or just blowing hot air.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Actions speak louder than words. Others are likely to respond better to what you do rather than what you say as deeds will leave no questions about your sincerity. Get all the facts before making judgments or reaching conclusions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Live and let live. There will always be people who see the world differently than you do so simply try to respect their opinions as you would have them respect your own. Adversity will be easy to overcome if you just keep your cool. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t get too big for your britches. Overconfidence could come back to haunt you as this week unfolds. You should always be prepared for even the slightest chance that you could fail and have a backup plan. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Expand your horizons. Reading up on a subject could provide valuable insights for business or life in general. Keep an open mind if a companion wants to try something different as the experience could be worthwhile. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. A knee-jerk reaction could land you right in the middle of a messy situation that would be best to avoid. Break up the monotony by doing something original this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t let them drag you down to their level. Certain people may just be itching for a fight and you won’t need to do much to pull their trigger. Diffuse tense situations with humor or just walk away in the week ahead.
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By Wolfgang Puck GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAKS WITH GARLIC-THYME BUTTER Serves 4
2 porterhouse steaks, each about 34 ounces (960 g) 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons fleur de sel Freshly ground black pepper Build a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct-heat cooking. Meanwhile, remove the steaks from the refrigerator, place them on a platter or tray, and leave them to rest at room temperature for at least 25 minutes. When the grill is hot, if using charcoals, arrange the coals in an even bed and set the grill grid over the coals. Rub the steaks on both sides with the olive oil. Holding the salt about 10 inches (25 cm) above the steaks, season them evenly on both sides. Then, season them the same way with the cracked
peppercorns. As soon as you have seasoned the steaks, place them on the cooking grid and grill until evenly, deeply browned, 10 to 12 minutes on each side for medium-rare; to give them a diamond-shaped pattern of grill marks, rotate them once a quarter turn halfway through the cooking time on each side. To test the meat for doneness, use an instant-read grilling thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part not touching bone. The temperature should read about 145 F (63 C). As soon as the steaks are done, transfer them to a clean platter, cover with aluminum foil, and leave to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. While the steaks rest, in a saucepan on the cooler edge of the grill or a burner on the stovetop over medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic cloves and thyme. Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm. Set aside. To carve the steaks, transfer them to a carving board. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat in a single piece from both sides of the bone. Then, perpendicular to the bone edge of each piece, cut it vertically into slices about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Evenly divide the meat from both sides of the steaks evenly among four heated serving plates. Spoon the garlic-thyme butter over the meat and sprinkle lightly but evenly with the fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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