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—Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn At Brick Beach I, Mobi-mats were installed to make the entrances to the beach safer for beachgoers and for the environment. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Township beaches are f ully staffed with lifeguards and badge checkers, and they’re wider than ever, due to the Army
Cor ps of Engineers Beach Replenishment project, and with some l o n g- r a n g e we a t h er forecasts calling for a hotter summer than usual, the Jersey
shore could see record crowds. Lifeg uard t r youts were held on May 13, and 26 applicants did their best to run a mile on the beach in under
10 minutes, and swim 250 yards in 58 degree bay water, said Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello. By July 4, lifeguards must be (Beach - See Page 4)
Forsythe Refuge Celebrates 80 Years Of Wildlife Conservation
By Kimberly Bosco Eighty years ago it was known as the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. Today we know it as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, spanning 50 miles along the southern New Jersey coast. The Forsythe Refuge stretches across 14 municipalities, from Galloway Township in Atlantic County to Brick Township in Ocean
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County, protecting more than 47,000 acres of tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. This year, Forsythe Refuge is celebrating its 80th year of conservation efforts. In 1984, the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge and the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1939 and 1967 respectively, combined to create (Wildlife - See Page 4)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The governing body voted to renew an ordinance that gives “Mom and Pop” business owners a break by waiving permitting and inspection fees for renting storefronts that have been empty for a year or more and measure 5,000 square feet or less. Some 21 small businesses have taken advantage of “The Storefront Revitalization Program,” that first introduced in 2015, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the June 11 council meeting. “This is a program that has been working very well and filling all of the empty storefronts we used to have around town,” he said. “It encourages mom and pop start-up businesses to go into those empty spots rather than building new or going into bigger spots.” Ducey said the program has been well received around the state, with other municipalities asking the mayor how to go about doing it. “Our township went through all the heavy work of talking to the DCA [Department of Community Affairs] into allowing us to do this program; we were the first ones in the state,” he said. According to township records, there were $35,022 in waived fees since the program began. By way of comparison, the total collected fees from 2017 to the present day is $6,784,885. Therefore, the waived fees make up about one half of a percentage of the total fees collected. The governing body voted 6-1 in favor of the ordinance with lone Republican Jim Fozman voting against it. Fozman said that with the recent municipal tax hike of just under a penny of $100 of assessed property value, it doesn’t make sense for the township to waive the fees. “We did this for two years, I thought it was great to get a jump on the businesses. We had a tax increase this year when we could have had a zero rate, but here we are giving away taxpayer money to start a business in town for somebody else,” Fozman said. Ducey said there aren’t that many qualifying storefronts left. “We filled them all,” he said, but “at the same time we want to continue to incentivize” those who are considering neighboring (Businesses - See Page 23)
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Continued From Page 1 able to swim 500 yards in under ten minutes, he added. There are 63 lifeguards returning from last year, so 11 of the applicants were hired, he said, for a total of 74. There are also 21 badge checkers, with about half of those new hires, he said. “It gets tougher to get lifeguards every year,” Santaniello said. “They need a lot of certificates, they need to train every day, and a lot of kids would rather just sleep in.” The township pays entry level lifeguards $11 an hour, $1 more an hour than minimum wage. Each year lifeguards will make $1 more an hour for five years when minimum wage will be $15, he said. “We give them a little extra money to get them to come out,” he said. “They could do something easier, like work at McDonald’s for minimum wage, so we pay a little more to start so they might look at it a little differently.” Donovan Brown has been working on the Brick beaches for about 50 years, and he will be returning as the beach chief with beach co-captains Fred “FJ” Lucchetti, a teacher at Brick High School, and Robbie Brown, a teacher at Brick Memorial High School. They are replacing former beach captains Meredith Hudson, who is working
as a vice-principal at Brick Memorial, and Timmy Brennan, a teacher at Brick Memorial who moved to Point Pleasant and is a lifeguard supervisor at Jenkinson’s. As an added bonus, since both beach captains are high school teachers, they’re in a good position to help with recruiting lifeguards, Santaniello said. While on duty, Brick lifeguards spend one hour on the lifeguard stand and one hour patrolling the beach. “There have been studies done that show after an hour on the stand, lifeguards are not as productive, that they need to rest their eyes,” Santaniello said. While they’re patrolling, they are still there as first responders, he said, so if there’s a save they serve as backup. “That’s why we’re the best beach in the area. You can’t put a price tag on safety,” Santaniello said. The Brick oceanfront is in great shape since the Army Corps of Engineers widened the beaches last year and created dunes. They predicted the replenished beaches would lose 20 to 30 percent over the winter. The Brick beaches lost less than 20 percent, Santaniello said, but by the end of July, normal summer tides would return about 10 percent. Residents complained last year about the gravel “walkovers” and the length of the path to the beaches, so the township is using blue Mobi-mats on Brick beaches
1, 2 and 3, which are easier on the feet and prevent washouts, Santaniello said. “All beaches have a long walk to the beach,” he said. Since the beach replenishment and dune construction, there are no longer “cutthroughs” to enter the beach. They have all been replaced with “walk-overs” to protect the dunes, the barrier island and the mainland. Lifeguards maintain the beaches, and each day at around 5 a.m. either Donovan Brown or Santaniello rake the public beaches. Brick’s 2.5 mile stretch of beach includes about a dozen private beaches. Using a rotating system, each of them gets raked once every three days, he said. Season beach badges are $30, and season parking is $30. Daily badges cost $8 this year, up from $5 last year. Daily parking remains at $5. “If you’re going to the beach, swim in pairs and swim in front of the lifeguards,” Santaniello said. “And obey the flags.” Red flags mean no swimming allowed. Yellow means swim with caution. Usually lifeguards will allow the public to go in up to their knees, and lifeguards are stationed in the water when there are yellow flags, Santaniello said. Green flags mean conditions are good, he said. Starting June 17, beaches opened seven days a week and will remain open until Labor Day.
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Continued From Page 1 the Forsythe Refuge, named for the late conservationist New Jersey Congressman. “The refuge’s location in one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most active f light paths makes it an impor tant link in seasonal bird migration. Its value for the protection of water birds and their habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use,” according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In early April, Stafford Township presented Virginia Ret tig, Forsy the Refuge manager, with a proclamation marking the refuge’s accomplishment. Shortly after, Brick and other municipal officials did the same. The Forsythe Refuge has many designated spots for wildlife observation, photog raphy, hu nt i ng, f ish i ng, a nd education in neighboring townships: In Barnegat Township, you will find an obser vation platfor m right off of Bayshore D r ive where you can see resting and feeding migratory birds in freshwater wetlands. In southern Ocean County, a wildlife observation area is located at Cedar Run Dock Road in West Creek. At the souther n t ip of Long Beach Island lies the 3-5 mile long Holgate unit, where you will find a lookout, and opportunities for hiking and fishing. In Forked River lies Eno’s Pond, which (Wildlife - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 has a 1-mile self-guided nature trail, observation decks, and a wildlife blind. In Brick, the deCamp Wildlife Trail is a 3.4-mile roundtrip hike located at the junction of Mantoloking and Adamston roads. In Little Egg Harbor you can find Graveling Point, which has an observation area and fishing, as well as Parker Run Dock Road. T h e G o o d L u c k Po i n t s e c t i o n of Berkeley Township also resides on the Forsythe Refuge and is soon to be the site of another refuge destination: the Good Luck Point Trail Rettig announced the newest addition to the refuge at the Stafford Township Council meeting on April 2. “We recently opened up the Cedar Bon net Isla nd Un it r ig ht dow n t he road on Route 72, we are getting so much use there and it’s very exciting,” she said. As the US Fish and Wildlife Service states, a large facet of what the refuge does is to protect wetland habitats. Over 82 percent of the Forsythe Refuge is made up of wetlands, which are an essential habitat for birds and other wildlife, a place where they can find food and cover. More than 6,000 acres of the refuge are designated as a National Wilderness Area, including Holgate and Little Beach, two of the few remaining un-
The Brick Times, June 22, 2019, Page 5 developed barrier beaches in the state. Here you can find the habitat of the rare piping plover, which has suffered drastic population declines due to human development in coastal areas In addition to wetlands and barrier beaches, the refuge also encompasses nearly 5,000 acres of woodlands. The refuge sees over 200,000 visits each year. In order for the refuge to continue protecting wildlife and their habit at s, t he US Fish a nd Wild life Service ask that visitors comply with some regulations: Remain on designated roads and trails, leaving adjacent habitat undisturbed for use by wildlife Pets, where permitted, must be on a short, handheld leash at all times. Do not disturb, injure, destroy, or collect plants, wildlife or other natural objects Do not feed wildlife No picking fruits or f lowers Stay out of closed areas Do not use bicycles or motorized vehicles on trails No jogging on trails No camping, swimming, kite-f lying, fires, horses, off-road vehicles, or unregistered motorized vehicles As we head into the summer months, note that August provides some of the best oppor tunities to see shorebirds and warblers heading south. More information on the refuge, locations, and wildlife can be found at fws.gov/refuge/ Edwin_B_Forsythe/about.html.
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—Photo courtesy Brick Police BRICK – On May 28, Brick Police swore in three new promotions and two new hires. Congratulations to Sergeants Anthony DeMaio, John Gordon, and Joe Rossi, and also to Patrolmen Erik Talty and Ryan Marmer.
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Working Together We Can Win The Battle Against The Summer’s Most Unwlecomed Guest - The Mosquito
Though never invited, they are an unwelcome guest at every backyard barbecue, baseball game, picnic, hike and trip to the beach. You guessed it - the pesky and sometimes dangerous mosquito. Fortunately, working together we can keep these flying parasites at bay. As Freeholder Liaison to the Ocean County Mosquito Commission, I want to reassure our residents that the commission works yearround identifying mosquito habitats and breeding
grounds, then does its best to bring the insect’s population under control. Using a variety of mosquito countermeasures - a method known as integrated pest management - the commission tackles mosquitos at the source. Larvicide applications help control pre-adult mosquitos, while biological methods, such as introducing mosquito-eating fish in breeding pools, are a natural way to control the population. Sometimes, a mosqui-
to-rich habitat can be slightly altered to prevent a growing population of the flying pests. The commission also uses more traditional methods, such as spray trucks to apply larvicides. For larger areas, the commission operates two helicopters to treat areas aerially. Most of the aerial applications are limited to the county’s extensive salt marshes. Salt marshes can also be managed through the use of amphibious equipment,
which eliminates reproducing mosquitos without the use of pesticides. Once completed, the areas become more useful to other members of the tidal food web, and remain in that state indefinitely. Much of the Mosquito Commission’s work goes unnoticed by our residents. But the commission is only one part of the battle against the bugs. The rest is up to us. There are easy steps all of us can take to control the mosquito populations in our
neighborhoods. One of the easiest changes is the removal of any standing water from our yards. Mosquitos breed in water that collects after a rainfall. Birdbaths, old tires, buckets and other plastic containers are ideal mosquito nurseries. According to our own Ocean County Health Department and its Freeholder Liaison Gerry P. Little, mosquitos can grow in a container as small as a bottle cap. Unfortunately, mosquitos
can be more than just an itchy nuisance. The insects can carry several harmful viruses, including encephalitis and West Nile. Cleaning up any standing water from our yards is our first line of defense against these diseases. But even out best efforts will never be enough, so don’t forget to apply an EPA-approved insect repellent when vent uring outside. I hope ever yone has a happy, safe and itch-free summer.
Congressman Kim Calls On Ways & Means Committee To Take Up SALT Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) called on the House Committee on Ways & Means to take up legislation to remove the cap on state and local tax deductions and restore tax fairness to New Jersey taxpayers. The testimony was submitted as part of the committee’s “Member’s Day Hearing,” which allows all members of Congress to provide guidance on priorities in their district. Earlier this year, Congressman Kim helped introduce the SALT Act, which would restore
the full deduction taxpayers previously had prior to the tax bill passed during the last Congress. The full text of the testimony can be found below. “Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady: “I thank the Committee for the opportunity to participate in today’s Member Day hearing and to testify on behalf of New Jersey’s third district. Today I’d like to highlight one particular issue within the Committee’s jurisdiction that has heavily impacted individuals and families
in my district and state. “In 2017, Congress passed a massive tax overhaul bill, which included a provision that instituted a cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. This provision has already resulted in tax hikes for millions of New Jersey families and will potentially result in continued state revenue shortfalls that threaten state investments in our communities. “In a recent survey conducted by New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (NJCPA) to more than 500 CPAs, an
average of 36 percent of their clients paid more in federal taxes in 2018. The vast majority of those claiming the deduction in New Jersey and across the nation are middle-class households. In 2016, 40 percent of New Jersey taxpayers deducted their local property and state income taxes. Those households averaged $18,000 per deduction and over 80 percent of those who filed, earned less than $200,000. This is a clear tax hike on the middle class, which is felt even more acutely in a high-cost state like New Jersey.
“Year after year, we’ve seen reports that New Jersey is one of only a few states to send more taxpayer money to Washington than it gets back in services. In fact, a report from earlier this year showed that New Jersey residents only receive 82 cents back in services on the dollar paid in federal taxes. This deduction not only helps families avoid double taxation, but also helps build cities through infrastructure investment, provide for communities through social service investment and prepare the next generation through
education investment. “New Jersey families have been overtaxed and underserved for too long. I urge the Committee to consider legislation this year that would restore the deduction and immediately bring tax fairness back to the system. We have a chance now to work together to provide tax relief to millions of taxpayers in New Jersey and across the nation. “Thank you again for the opportunity to testify and I look forward to working with my colleagues on this issue.”
Bill To Change Code Blue To Better Protect NJ’s Homeless Clears Committee TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to expand Code Blue protections to help local officials better care for the homeless during winter weather events has cleared the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. Currently, a Code Blue is t riggered when temperatures drop to 32 degrees with precipitation, or 25 deg rees w it h no precipitation. The bill ad-
vanced by the committee, S-3422, would eliminate the 25 degree standard, so that a Code Blue would be triggered as soon as the temperature falls to 32 degrees, regardless of whether or not there is precipitation at the time. S-3422 was introduced in January in response to concerns raised by local officials in Ocean County, who expressed that the current Code Blue standard has limited their ability to protect the homeless
during dangerously cold weather. “I was devast ated to hear that some of the most vulnerable people in our community were turned away from warming shelters in Ocean County this winter, due to limitations in a law that was designed to protect them,” Senator Singer (R-30th) said. “Snow or no snow, when the temperature reaches 32 degrees, it’s time to get inside. I cannot even begin to imagine the terror
someone must feel when it’s freezing and you have nowhere to go. I have no doubt that our commonsense efforts to strengthen Code Blue will save lives.” More than a dozen people who spent the night in a Toms River warming Center on Christmas Eve were unable to access shelter the next day because the temperature had risen to 27 degrees, which given the lack of precipitation, exceeded the current Code Blue standard, according
to reports. Shortly thereafter, the Toms River Town Council called on the State legislature to adjust the current Code Blue standard to a f lat 32 degrees, so that people in need can access shelter, regardless of the level of precipitation. S-3422 is part of a package of bills sponsored by Kean and Singer to strengthen Code Blue protections for the homeless and nearly homeless statewide. Their companion bill, S-3511,
which would ensure people have access to on-site services and care during a Code Blue alert, cleared a Senate committee last week. Senator Kean was a sponsor of the original Code Blue State law, which was enacted in May of 2017. “I sponsored the original Code Blue law so that anyone in need of shelter during severe weather could find a place to stay warm, and hopefully connect with a (Homeless - See Page 14)
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F eatured L etter Plastic Bag Ban Doesn’t Solve Problem With all the talk of banning paper and plastic bags in New Jersey, there’s plenty of confusion. There are varying municipal laws, plenty of debate and now consideration in the state Legislature that could serve as a uniform solution to phase out both single-use disposable plastic and paper bags, while encouraging the mass use of reusable bags in New Jersey. Last year, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a statewide bag fee program because he believed it did not go far enough to impose a universal ban. But the campaign continues. Leaders in the food industry remain vocal advocates for promoting sustainability and environmental leadership; these are among the reasons why I serve as vice chair of the Board of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, a successful, reputable, statewide litter abatement initiative. Over the past two years, we have watched various municipalities throughout New Jersey enact disposable bag bans and fees with different requirements, definitions, and effective dates. This has created an onerous and unworkable thicket of local ordinances for retailers who have established businesses throughout the state. Many of these ordinances have been focused on disposable plastic bags, but disposable paper bags also have a drastic environmental impact, as well as a higher cost than plastic bags. Paper bags also require 10 times the amount of trucks to deliver the same quantity of bags, resulting in increased truck traffic on our streets, diesel emissions in our air and a negative impact for all involved. That is why our food retail members working in municipalities that have banned disposable plastic bags without addressing disposable paper bags are faced with much higher costs. Not only is the paper option more expensive, there is no incentive for shoppers to bring reusable bags. Additionally, the increased use of paper bags will ultimately drive up the volume in munic-
ipal recycling programs, with increased paper in the solid waste stream, both of which are facing increased costs, as well. This means municipalities have to pay more for recycling and waste removal services, an easily-avoidable expense that is being passed on to property taxpayers. Clearly, focusing solely on banning disposable plastic bags is more expensive for retailers, consumers, and municipalities. No one appears to be winning under the current scenario. Meanwhile, our carbon footprint is growing. The New Jersey Food Council, and like-minded partners, are supporting a statewide legislative initiative to phase out the use of both plastic and paper disposable bags throughout New Jersey and further encourage reusable bags as a beneficial alternative. We salute State Sen. Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), chair of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, for his ongoing fight to remove ALL single-use bags from the solid waste stream. His proposed legislation would include food safety protections and provide, finally, a uniform policy for governing the use of disposable bags throughout New Jersey. No longer would there be different rules, based on different zip codes. We hope business, government and sustainability organizations all work together to educate consumers about the importance of advancing this effort and to advocate for a statewide solution. In the interim, it is our hope that well-intentioned municipal officials refrain from passing local ordinances on single-use plastic bags, as there is already a burdensome patchwork of different local laws that must be untangled if this state legislation is adopted. Together, let’s embrace this sound environmental policy that can be equally applied across New Jersey, our very own progressive approach to the disposable bag issue and support for reusable bags. Linda Doherty President New Jersey Food Council
Congressman Thanked For Opioid Meeting Recently I attended Andy Kim’s town hall panel discussion on the opioid crisis. I want to thank my Congressman for three things. First, Congressman Kim gave families who have experienced tremendous loss a voice. They were heard loud and clear. Doing so helps to humanize this issue and break down stigmas. Second, Congressman Kim’s vision to pull together resources throughout the community to address this issue is crucial. This widespread problem needs collaborative solutions. Last but not least, for the first time in ages, I saw people from both sides of the aisle come together to have a heartfelt and respectful discussion about an invasive problem within our society. Thank you Congressman Kim for your leadership to gather up citizens, agencies, organizations and government resources to fight this crisis. Jean Czarkowski Toms River
One Of The 7 Deadly Sins What used to be “Gay Pride” events are now suddenly only “pride” events. The “gay” has been dropped, perhaps in an attempt to make the events (like the BlueClaws’ “Pride Night”) seem more relatable, more palatable to the average person. Whoever is behind
Letters The Editor this marketing strategyTo does the public with inaccurate of OxyContin (3). not realize, however, that in the Bible, pride is spoken of continually as being a much worse sin than being gay is. Therefore, those who celebrate “Pride” in their parades have only made their situation worse, and the Rabbi in Lakewood who denounced the BlueClaws and the gays in such a proud, malicious manner is acting in a manner that will never get him my support, as much as I may agree with him that homosexuality is wrong in God’s eyes. As for me, I will continue to say that God hates pride wherever it shows itself, so feel free to label me “Prideophobic” if you wish. Chet Jelinski Whiting
Media Bias The word bias refers to showing an unjustified favoritism toward something or someone. Thus, on a very simplistic level, media bias refers to the media exhibiting an unjustifiable favoritism as they cover the news. When the media transmit biased news reports, those reports present viewers with an inaccurate, unbalanced, and/ or unfair view of the world around them. The definition of media bias is a lot like Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart’s definition of pornography “I know it when I see it.” Media bias is real; it reduces the quality of journalism, and it fosters distrust among readers. Hiding behind the First Amendment the mainstream media constantly blankets
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slanted hit pieces and have become no more than the far left propaganda wing of the Democrat party. Much of the public doesn’t realize just how strict the code of conduct that journalists have traditionally followed. The Journalist’s Creed stands in bronze at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for all to see, it states in part that “individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another’s instructions or another’s dividends.” I challenge any and all who call themselves journalists, at any and all professional levels to read the creed and then perform a sincere inventory of his or her journalistic practices. Conservatives are an alien species in many newsrooms. The resulting slanted (and occasionally hostile) coverage leaves conservatives rightly distrustful, this breeds the perception that the media is out to get them, and gives credence to the saying “fake news.” Opinion or fact or somewhere in between the results of this bias include slanted news, withheld information, warped priorities, and discrediting news sources that cover stories they intentionally ignore. The question is: ‘Whatever happened to the free press? Whatever happened to honest reporting?” Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor
Meet The Sacklers Since 1999 we’ve lost more than 700,000 Americans to fatal overdose from opioids (1). But how did we get here? Ever heard of Richard, Jonathan, Kathe or Ilene Sackler? They are the family behind Perdue Pharmaceuticals. Still not ringing a bell? How about this: Purdue Pharma is the maker of the highly addictive opioid pain medication, OxyContin. The Sackler’s knew that this drug was dangerous but aggressively marketed it as safe and bribed doctors with lavish gifts to get them to prescribe more (2). Between 1996 and 2003 Purdue Pharma raked in $1.6 billion dollars annually off the aggressive sale
Recent lawsuits filed against Purdue Pharma uncovered another plan hatched by the Sackler family in 2014 to profit off of the overdose/opioid crisis - Project Tango. This plan made it explicitly clear that opioid painkillers and addiction are “naturally linked” and encouraged the Sackler family to expand their business to include addiction treatments in order to increase their profits (4). But good news, New Jersey is on it. In May, Attorney General Grewal filed a lawsuit against 8 members of the Sackler family, claiming that they became “unimaginably rich” by deceptively marketing Oxycontin as rarely addictive, bribing doctors to prescribe the drug and contributing to the overdose crisis we face today (5). Sign our petition to tell NJ’s AG Grewal that when we win settlement funding, we need to ensure that funding goes directly to expanding access to evidence-based treatment for people struggling with substance use disorder - especially people on Medicaid, Medicare and without insurance. The petition can be found at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ tell-attorney-general-grewal-use-sackler-to-expand-access-to-treatment/?link_ id=2&can_id=&source=email-meet-the-sacklers-2&email_referrer=email_564617___subject_732290&email_subject=purdue-pharma-pay-up Priscilla Robinson New Jersey Organizing Project
(1) “Understanding the Epidemic”, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 (2) “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America”, by Beth Macey, 8/7/2018 (3) “2016 America’s Richest Families Net Worth”, 6/29/16, Forbes Magazine (4) “Lawsuits Lay Bare Sackler Family’s Role in Opioid Crisis”, by Danny Hakim et al., 04/1/19, New York Times (5) “N.J. sues billionaire Sackler family for ‘fueling’ opioid crisis”, by S.P. Sullivan, 03/30/19, NJ.com
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Senior Vendor Fair Success
—Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Brick Senior Outreach Services hosted their Vendor Fair on June 12. About 50 businesses and local organizations were on hand to provide seniors and caregivers with valuable information regarding their services and programs.
Local Students Named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List
BRICK – The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
Local students are: • Stephanie Barneman of Brick, NJ • Madelyn Perfit-Hart of Brick, NJ • Kendall Rankin of Brick, NJ The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2019, more than 3,300 undergraduate and about 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.
Independence Day – All Municipal Offices Closed
BRICK – All municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. There will be no Public Works collections; all collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
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—Photo courtesy LRMS BRICK – Students on the Lake Riviera Middle School Green Team recently participated in the Barnegat Bay Blitz, a state wide cleanup of our local watersheds.
Message From Brick Township BRICK – Township officials warn residents to keep an eye out for JCP&L crews trimming trees along the roadways throughout the south side of town. “If you see the trucks and the crews on the side of the road working, please extend to
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Around The Jersey Shore Three New Shows Added To Grunin Center Summer Lineup
TOMS RIVER — Summer is heating up at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts! Tickets are on sale now for three new shows just added to the summertime lineup: The Boomer Boys, Basement Musicians: A Walk Down Memory Lane, and OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents “Into the Woods.” The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River. The Boomer Boys: June 22 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $22–$27 Meet The Boomer Boys! In this hilarious musical revue, a fun-loving “fat pack” of middle age men realize that the best way to deal with getting older is to laugh about it with your friends. That’s exactly what these guys do as they navigate everything from the depths of expanding waistlines to the heights of Viagra. Ladies, now is your chance to find out what men are really thinking as this hilarious evening of songs covers everything from snoring and hair loss to weight gain and lost car keys. If a hysterical night of songs, jokes and stories is on your to-do list, spend a night with The Boomer Boys! Basement Musicians: A Walk Down Memory Lane: June 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. The Basement Musicians are lead singer Tony Pileggi and a group of central and southern NJ family men, including Joe Stamboni on lead guitar and Bill Doerge on base guitar and upright bass. They perform the best of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s classic rock, country, and folk music. They perform the music of great artists like Neil Diamond, The Monkees,
Gordon Lightfoot, Bee Gees, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Beatles, Jim Croce, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Everly Brothers, and many more. The Basement Musicians play the music they love and do it very well. They have been performing at the Grunin Center since 2013. OCC Reper tor y Theatre Company Presents “Into the Woods”: July 11–21. Tickets: Adults $26, Seniors $17. The OCC Repertory Theatre Company takes the stage for their summer musical with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. “Into the Woods” tells the story of a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Paul Chalakani. Performances: • Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, July 14, at 2:00 p.m. • Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, July 21, at 2:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunin center.org.
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Continued From Page 7 caring volunteer or public worker who could help them find the resources they need to get back on their feet. If the current standards aren’t enough, then we need to adjust the law,” Senator Kean (R-21) said. New Jersey’s current Code Blue law also requires County offices of emergency management to coordinate with municipalities with a documented homeless population of at least 10 people to develop consistent Code Blue alert plans throughout the county. After a county emergency management coordinator declares a Code Blue, local law enforcement is notified so they can go out on patrols and locate at-risk individuals. Following the events at the Toms River warming center and the subsequent calls for action last winter, Senator Singer met
2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
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Buying A Hearing Aid Is So Confusing Is it really possible to simplify the purchase of a hearing aid? The answer is, probably maybe. In fact, there is so much advertising of product A through Z that I believe many potential hearing aid wearers are too confused to take the next step. Which manufacturers make the best hearing aids? In my opinion, the major players include Phonak, Widex, Sonic Innovations, GN Resound, Starkey, Siemens and Oticon. These manufacturers are focusing their research on digital technology in an attempt to improve speech understanding in background noise. Digital hearing aids are recommended for the active individual who can afford the technology. Digital hearing aids work best as a pair, or binaural set, to provide hearing balance. The minimal cost of low level digitals is around
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many times, when a woman is fatigued and experiencing post-menopausal symptoms, practitioners are quick to recommend hormone replacement therapy, referred to as HRT. This can mitigate the symptoms of menopause, and particularly serves as a quick first-line defense against hot flashes, usually the most troubling of all menopausal symptoms. HRT seeks to bring your estrogen (and sometimes progesterone) levels back up, to a higher level, which is what you had when you were more youthful. Estrogen is typically provided as a prescription called “estradiol.” You can receive prescription hormones via pills, patches, pellets, and creams. Estradiol is one of the 3 sisters of estrogen… remember, estrogen refers to a combination of estradiol, estriol and estrone. Unfortunately, many physicians prescribe the one “sister” by herself, meaning they just give you “estradiol” and not the other two estrogens. They also do not always give you progesterone with the estrogen medication. This is a mistake in my opinion. The estrogen prescribed all by itself, is termed “unopposed estrogen.” Despite progesterone’s far-reaching impacts on health, many doctors still wrongly assume its only job is to protect the uterus, and they don’t usually prescribe it with estrogen. But there are receptors everywhere in your body for progesterone, so you need it whether or not you still have a uterus. Taking estrogen and/or progesterone doesn’t always help because you might also be deficient in pregnenolone or DHEA, two hormones that are higher up on the chain. Certain HRT medications come with an in-
creased risk of breast and uterine cancer as well as the small, but potential, risk of heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and stroke. HRT medicines are potent drug muggers and capable of suppressing nearly every mineral in the body as well as your B vitamins. Take synthetic HRT long enough, and you’ll have even worse fatigue, depression, hypothyroidism, confusion, memory lapses, anxiety, insomnia and weight gain. You can choose bio-identical hormone therapy if traditional HRT doesn’t improve your post-menopausal symptoms. Doing so provides your body with estrogen and progesterone in forms that are biologically identical to what was naturally produced in your youth. That means you experience more of the benefits, and fewer side effects. These therapies are usually created in compounding pharmacies as topical creams, and the dose is customized for you. The dose is determined by the amount that you make, as well as your response. It’s a trial and error thing, so when you start with bio-identical hormones, you should ask the pharmacy if you can purchase just a week or two at a time, so you can test it and be sure that adjustments to the levels of hormones can be made before you buy a 90-day supply. Oftentimes, the bio-identical hormones used in the cream include some or all of the following: DHEA, testosterone, estriol, estrone, estradiol and progesterone. Estriol is hardly ever mentioned but it’s a fun fact that the placenta produces this estrogen in large amounts during pregnancy. Find a physician in your city that specializes in reading labs and prescribing hormones, rather than just asking your General Practitioner for a onesize-fits-all pill.
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Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement. Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it. THE NEW JERSEY CONSUMER FRAUD ACT Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money. The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior
knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern your business. Accordingly, they are strictly liable for committing consumer fraud. The purpose of the Act is to Michael J. Deem encourage private attorneys to represent consumers in disputes that involve small damages otherwise consumers would not be able to obtain representation. The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment. The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned. When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised. Although “Buyer Beware” is not the law in New Jersey, not reading or understanding the terms of the agreement you sign is no defense—the seller is not required to explain the agreement and you cannot rely on the verbal representations when entering into a written contract. The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.
—Photo courtesy Brick Police BRICK – K9 Handler John Turrin and his partner Vader visited the 5th Grade DARE students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School for a great K9 demonstration on June 11. DARE Officers Sean Flynn and Bryan Murphy are pictured here with Officer Turrin and Vader.
Point Pleasant Elks Atlantic City Bus Trip POINT PLEASANT – On Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., the Point Pleasant Elks are hosting an Atlantic City bus trip. Cost is $30 per person and includes $15 in slot pay from casino (must have valid ID), breakfast and coffee at the Lodge, bus snacks and bus driver tip. BYOB on the bus. Bus leaves Point Pleasant Elks at 10 a.m. sharp! There is a sign-up sheet behind the bar for you to write your name, amount paid and form of payment (cash or check #) but there are no physical tickets for this trip. Your check/payment is your ticket to ride. Ask your bartender for the signup sheet and box
to leave payment. Checks made payable to Point Pleasant Elks. Spots are considered reserved when payment is received. We need to have at least 30 people paid for the trip by June 15 to reserve the bus. Any profits from the event will go to help fund the Jan Picarell Memorial Scholarship. Bus will arrive and depart from Caesar’s Hotel and Casino on the Boardwalk. This is a Total Rewards Property. Please bring your Total Rewards Card so you don’t have to wait in line to get one. If you don’t have your Total Rewards Card, please bring valid driver’s license or ID. We will have six hours of gambling time in AC. We should be back in Point Pleasant by 7 p.m.
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While most people assume that eye injuries occur at work in factories and at construction sites, nearly half of all eye injuries occur at home. The commission of home repairs, yard work, cleaning, and cooking comprise more than 40% of eye injuries at home, while more than a third of injuries in the home occur in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, or living or family room. In excess of 40% of yearly eye injuries are related to sports or recreational activities. The most concerning statistic of all is that more than three-quarters (78%) of people were not wearing eyewear at the time of injury. Clearly, the majority of home-related eye injuries can be prevented with the use of protective eyewear. Safety eyewear must conform to a higher standard of impact resistance than regular eyewear. This higher standard applies to both the lenses and the frames of safety glasses and goggles. Safety glasses may have prescription lenses or non-prescription lenses. SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. offers attentive, thorough eye exams in a comfortable, professional environment. If you need eye care or just want a simple eye exam, please call 732-349-5622.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Addicted To Cell Phone Dear Joel, My husband is addicted to his cell phone. I find him so rude to his family. When we are out with people he plays with it all the time. My yelling at him is meaningless. Answer Cell phone addiction is a real addiction. I am not a therapist and therefore unable to diagnose. I have heard stories of people making bets with their spouse. Another trick is to have him make a charitable contribution if he uses it nonstop.
However, if it truly is an addiction it is a symptom that something else may be wrong. In that case, it may take a professional to help him. Your screaming will accomplish nothing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Sale – 2 Br homes. NEW and pre-Owned. Homestead Run 55+ Toms River. 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com. (29) MANUFACTURED HOME FOR SALE - In West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, HANDYMAN SPECIAL – NEEDS WORK, very spacious, 26x48, 2 bed, 2 bath, living room, kitchen, large deck, 2 sheds, private street. Asking $3,500. CALL 908-638-5099 (29)
For Rent FULLY EQUIPPED CAFE FOR LEASE! - Border of Brick and Toms River. 887 SF/ hood system/grill/ etc. Could be used for catering and/or bakery as well. Move in tomorrow. Call Kate (732)922-3000. (27) Apartment - One bedroom, living room, kitchen and full bath. Rent $1,000. Security $1,000. Utilities included. Private home. Private entrance. For one person only. Smoke frree. No pets. Call Jerry 732-278-7641. (32) Adult Community - Whiting Crestwood Village 5 (55+). Larger 2 bed, 1 nbath and powder room. Porch. W.D. Garage. No perks. $975 + utilities. Available 7/15. 732-604-0323. (30)
Items For Sale Treadmill - Stationary bike, Lowery organ, king Sleep Number bed, dresser, night stands, dining room table, chairs, china cabinet - 321-446-6529. (27)
Estate Sale Large Estate Sale - Sat June 22 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. urniture, Collectibles, Houseware. 69 Old Tavern Rd, Howell. (27)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Psychedelic, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (30)
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)
Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22) Part time positions available at One Dollar Zone in Howell - Fun and fast paced environment. Supplement your income. Great first job for high school students. Please fill out an application at the store. We are Located at One Dollar Zone, US RT 9, Howell, NJ 07731. In the Loews shopping center. We look forward to speaking with you! (29) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips.. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement. For immediate consideration apply to to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org or apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047. EOE. (22) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)
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CNA - The Pines is looking for experienced C N A's to work FT or PT on our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11, Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. WE have a weekend program that requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (31)
Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (27)
Services Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (27) Quest Medical Transportation - We are a non-emergency transportation company geared towards transporting people to and from their destinations; on an individual basis (private clients), or in partnership with a company. We provide transportation to doctor's appointments, outpatient clinics, airports, and many other destinations. Inquire below at info@qmtransportation.com. 848-448-5831. (31) Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (32) Retired Seniors - Looking for clerical work, filing, billing, mailing, typing. 732-850-1555. Please leave message. (27) Cleaning Service! - It's a magical feeling to open your door and find your home sparkling clean! You deserve your home neat and clean. We do it for you! Call or text me for free estimate. Ciniram 305-833-2151. (28) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (28) 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. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (25) Home Healthcare - Companonship, meal planning and preparation, medication reminder, hygine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (27)
U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com
C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (26)
Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Looking For Work Secretary, Data entry, clerical Position - Call Cynthia 732-237-6404 would like to start right away. (26)
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)
Yoga Body Guide - Experience attainable postures that promote physical improvements. Chair, restorative, circulation, breathwork, meditation and more. Visit: muktiji.com. (27)
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Continued From Page 1 towns to open in Brick. When strip malls aren’t filled, weeds st a r t goi ng, t hey become blig hted , people complain, and other tenants move out, Ducey said. “That’s why we have code enforcement,” Fozman said. “Yeah but who wants an empty strip mall? That’s an odd position to take,” Ducey said. Cou ncil President A nd rea Zapcic asked Tow nship Business Ad minist rator Joan ne Bergi n if the t ax assessment on commercial properties is related to the vacancy rate. It is, Bergin said, and so is the lease amount. “So when we f ill up these vacant proper ties, then the tax assessment would go up a nd we would reali ze that as a ratable?” Zapcic asked. “We actually collect more taxes when we f ill up our storefronts? Am I cor rect on that?” Yes, said Township Attor ney Kevin Starkey. The analysis of commercial properties is different from resident ial, wh ich is done by compa r able sales. Commercial is often done by an income approach, he said. “They often f ind out what value the property has by looking at how much
The Brick Times, June 22, 2019, Page 23 rent the proper t y brings in, so yes, more tenants in these spaces increases the assessed value which then increase s t he i nc ome t o t he mu n icipa l it y through property taxes,” Starkey said. Fozman asked if empty stores result in a lower tax rate for the owner of a strip mall. Starkey said that when a strip mall is vacant, it has a lower value, and when it’s f illed it has a higher value. “It varies for each one,” the attor ney said. “As a concept, the more stores that are in our malls in town, the higher the value, the higher the income, the higher the tax revenue is to the township.” Fozman said it goes both ways. “When it’s empty then they can appeal the taxes,” he said. “They certainly can,” Starkey said. Before vot i ng i n favor of the ord i n a nc e, C ou nci lwom a n M a r ia n n a Pontoriero said she believes that the invest ment of a one-time waiver of fees t hat resulted i n 21 busi nesses opening in Brick helped the town increase ratables. “I hope we get another 21 businesses in our town that are small businesses... and let them k now Br ick is a good tow n to operate i n, so I vote yes,” she said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday June 25 at 7 p.m.
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—Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Former acting superintendent Dennis Filippone told the public about a 501(c)3 organization called Brick United. “Our hope is that we’re going to bring the community together in a lot of different ways, but our first order of business is to create scholarship money for our seniors at both Brick High School and Brick Memorial High School,” he said. This year the organization got sponsorships and had a very successful golf outing, he said, resulting in $18,000 in scholarships, with a goal of raising at least $20,000 a year. There will be a “Brick United Night” on July 25 at Blue Claws Stadium. Fifty tickets will be donated to each elementary school for those who can’t afford to go on their own. There will also be a 50/50 raffle later in the year. “We have a board of directors, and no one in the organization gets a dime,” he said, with all money raised goes to students in Brick.
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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.” DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004. Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible. While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have. Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation
itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct. Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family. In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 22 - june 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid issues in the week ahead by being considerate of collective family needs. You may have some intense ambitions, but your loved ones need to come first now. Juggle your schedule so everyone is happy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do your duty. You can achieve more traction by following accepted procedures than by improvising and experimenting. You and a loved one can develop a higher degree of intimacy and shared passions as this week unfolds. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be diplomatic. It is possible to phrase your questions in a way that shows you care. The reactions you receive from others in the week ahead may point out areas where there is room for improvement. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are not one to sleep on the job. In the week ahead you may have added enthusiasm for your career or even routine tasks. Be cautious that your intense drive and energy doesn’t cause rub a loved one the wrong way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A Full Moon can bring something to a peak. In your case an important goal, a creative project or children’s needs could come into sharp focus. In the upcoming week you should find time to think about your future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t be afraid to share your inspirations and intuitions - loved ones will appreciate your creative ideas in the upcoming week. Learn from criticism; it can serve to clarify your thinking and enlarge your perspective.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your way of dealing with people could seem a little too automated as the week unfolds - the temptation could be to phone it in instead of interacting and responding in the moment. Choose people for friendship instead of benefits. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cuddle up and chill out with loved one or a special fur baby. You might even consider rescuing a four-legged buddy to share your life - or just hang out and share the love with people and pets you already know and care for. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is a Full Moon in your sign, so you may be made more aware of ways that important relationships affect you. In the week ahead you may become more sensitive to nuance when speaking with loved ones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A careful consideration of the facts and figures will alert you to potential pitfalls in any plan. If you become upset in the week to come, figure out what within you is being triggered when your buttons are pushed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Two opposite concepts can blend together rather than cancel one another out. Although you believe in the intangible you must rely upon facts to get through the upcoming week. You may be intuitive about finances. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may prefer to fly under the radar in the upcoming week. Reassess and rethink your goals while you feel secure. An opportunity might come along that may be more, or less, important than it appears to be.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen
A Pasta Dish For All Seasons By Wolfgang Puck I love watching the seasons change through the produce I see in the farmers’ market. Even in Southern California, where I live, it’s amazing to witness new crops arriving as those of previous months begin to disappear. Those market stall offerings are among my primary inspirations as a chef. Right now, springtime is drawing to a close as summer comes ever closer. With that in mind, I thought it might be interesting, and delicious fun, to revisit one of my favorite food combinations and recast it in a way that reflects this particular time of year. You may sometimes see the following recipe for pasta with fresh vegetables referred to as “pasta primavera,” literally springtime pasta. But that’s really a catchall for any combination of pasta and fresh vegetables. In fact, I’ve seen restaurants serve pasta primavera in autumn or even winter, trying to offer their guests springtime on a plate. I’d rather make my vegetable sauces with ingredients you actually might find in the farmers’ market. That kind of combination creates an especially vibrant flavor. Nothing, after all, tastes fresher than the freshest, in season, locally grown produce. You should be able to find all of the main ingredients in the market right now. And you can certainly substitute other great vegetables of the season. Also included is a little pureed roasted garlic, which you can buy in small jars now in the condiments section of many well-stocked markets. Otherwise, you can easily make it at home. Just lightly coat a whole unpeeled garlic head with some olive oil, place in a small baking dish, and roast in a 375 F (190 C) oven until very tender when carefully and gently squeezed while wearing an oven glove, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool at room temperature, and then cut the head crosswise in half with a serrated knife and squeeze out the pulp or scoop it out with a knife tip or tiny teaspoon. Store in a covered container and use within three to four days. I hope you enjoy adding this recipe to your spring-into-summer repertoire, and go on enjoying it during all the warm and bountiful months ahead! PASTA WITH SPRING AND SUMMER VEGETABLES Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, stems removed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality canned vegetable stock or broth 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh Italian
parsley 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely shredded fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon bottled pureed roasted garlic Crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) 1-inch (250-ml) pieces fresh green beans 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced carrots 12 stalks asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded, stalks cut into 2-inch (12-mm) pieces 1 cup (250 mL) broccolini cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces 1 cup shelled fresh peas or canned frozen petit peas 12 ounces (375 g) dried pasta strands such as bucatini or spaghetti or bite-sized shapes such as bowties, torchio or penne 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan, optional Bring both a large pot of unsalted water and a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a heavy medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to shimmer slightly and flow freely when the skillet is tilted, add the cherry tomatoes. Leave the tomatoes undisturbed until they start to blister, 1 to 2 minutes. Then, stir them gently, season lightly with salt and pepper, and leave about 30 seconds longer. Remove from the heat. In a blender, combine 1 cup of the vegetable stock with the tomatoes, the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the basil, and the roasted garlic. Blend until pureed. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, and add the remaining vegetable stock, a small or large pinch of red pepper flakes to taste, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. While the sauce reduces, in separate batches in the saucepan of salted boiling water, boil each of the vegetables for 1 minute in the saucepan. As each vegetable is done, remove it with a wire skimmer, rinse under cold running water until cool, drain well, and transfer to a bowl. Add all the vegetables to the sauce, and stir well to heat them through. Keep warm. As soon as the large pot of water comes to a boil, salt the water. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta and, while it’s still slightly dripping, stir it into the sauce until well coated. Remove the pan from the heat and, if you like, stir in the Parmesan. To serve, divide the pasta and vegetables among four large warmed serving plates or pasta bowls. Garnish each serving with the remaining shredded basil and, if desired, some Parmesan. 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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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