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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Civil War re-enactors perform arms drills with reproductions of Civil War weapons, the British Enfield rifle and the .58 caliber Springfield musket. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK-The public got to experience living history during the Brick Historical Society’s annual Civil War Encampment, held on the grounds of the Havens Homestead Museum on the weekend of
August 3 and 4. According to Brick Historical Society Past President Jane Fabach, this was the 19th year the society has hosted the re-enactment. She said an average of 200 people come to see the encampment over the weekend each year,
which is free to the their guns - and they public. talk to people who want “They portray partic- to know what it was ular people, and they like,” Fabach said. stay in character as they Historical Society demonstrate what they member Ken O’Connor did while not in battle helped to organize this - chores like cleaning year’s encampment, their rif les, keeping which featured “soltheir equipment ready, diers” from the 61st NY marching and firing (Civil War - See Page 4)
Endangered Sea Turtle Returns To The Ocean By Jennifer Peacock POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The crowd gathered at the ocean near Water Street drew attention from walkers on the boardwalk. “Excuse me, miss. What is happening down there?” a man, walking with his wife on the boardwalk, stopped to ask. “They’re releasing a rehabbed sea turtle today.
You are welcome to come watch if you’d like.” “Oh, interesting,” he said. He and his wife kept walking. It’s a little before 7:30 a.m. July 30. At least 200 people were waiting to see Vesper, the 5-pound juvenile Kemp’s Ridley - the most endangered of all sea turtles - be released back into the ocean (Turtle - See Page 8)
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Acting Superintendent Named
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township Board of Education held a special meeting on July 30 to name Sean Cranston as the acting superintendent of schools since Superintendent Gerard Dalton announced his resignation just one year into his four-year contract. Cranston - who has a background as a math teacher for the Toms River School District and as a math supervisor in the Brick School District - has most recently served as the director of Human Resources for Brick schools, and comes to the position of acting superintendent with no experience heading a district. He would be serving as the district’s 11th superintendent in 11 years. Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab said Board members thought it would be nice to have somebody in the position who was already part of the Brick school community without bringing in an outsider. (Superintendent - See Page 5)
Local Woman Paying It Forward With Free Vacation
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Everybody loves free stuff – especially free vacations. Now is your chance to support a good cause to help two local families win their free dream vacation. Five year old Lucia Graf, of Brick, has leukemia. With the help of a local nonprofit organization, Lucia and her family recently got the chance to take an incredible, free cruise to Bermuda back in June. This trip was the perfect way to take a break from the stress of doctor’s visits and medical bills and have a little fun. After witnessing what a difference this trip (Vacation - See Page 5)
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Infantry, Company C. An encampment is a little different from a re-enactment - such as the one held at Allaire each year that shows a skirmish between Confederate and Union troops, he said. “They make their own breakfast and lunch over a campfire, and we show how they lived as soldiers of different ranks,” O’Connor explained. Brick resident “Sergeant” Jim Heine said he enjoys bringing history to life as he and about nine other “soldiers” set up an example of what a Union camp might look like on Friday night before the encampment was open to the public on Saturday. “We represent the 61st NY Infantry, because when it was formed [for re-enactments] 25 years ago, we were looking for a regiment that did well in the field,” he said. “It is our way of honoring those men. We’ve visited gravesites and some of our members could tell interesting stories about them.” A core group of the actual Civil War soldiers from the 61st NY Infantry were students from Madison University, which is now Colgate University, Heine said. They fought in every major campaign on the east coast up until Lee surrendered to Grant, he said.
At the beginning of the Civil War, the 61st NY Infantry numbered 850 men, but two years later, after the Battle of Gettysburg - where 63 died - only 136 members were left, Heine said. About two-thirds of all soldiers died from disease, such as dysentery, typhoid fever and measles, he added. At the Havens Homestead Museum, the re-enactors showed various examples of tents and weapons, and they held drills and weapon demonstrations over the weekend. Many of the re-enactors have studied aspects of Civil War life, and have a great deal of knowledge about generals, weapons and even how medical situations were treated, Heine said. The men spent the night in tents and made their morning coffee over a campfire. “Obviously we need some modern conveniences - I think everyone has a cooler with water hidden somewhere - but once we’re open to the public, all that gets put away,” Heine said. Nancy Mink of Cherry Quay came to the Encampment for the first time with her husband and his friend, who are both veterans who served in Vietnam. “We love it, it’s great. My husband and his buddy are big Civil War buffs - we’re even planning a trip to Gettysburg,” she said after an arms drill on Saturday morning. “We saw this in a newspaper so we decided to come, and I’m glad we did.”
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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A Civil War re-enactor shows reproductions of Minie ball ammunition. However, they used black powder during re-enactments.
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“We have a plan in place and we have a team that’s ready to work the plan while the Board goes and interviews and gets another superintendent in place as quickly as possible,” she said. During the June Board of Education meeting, members voted to award a contract not to exceed $11,500 to Educational Services Commission of NJ to perform a superintendent search. Even if they find a candidate quickly, the process would take months, Wohlrab said. Brick resident and recently-announced Board of Education candidate Rob Canfield asked how many candidates were interviewed for the acting superintendent position. “How many people were there to choose from? Was there a candidate pool?” he asked. “We looked at everybody within the district that held the paperwork and the certification that would allow them to serve as an acting superintendent,” Wohlrab said, which was a list of some 11 to 13 candidates. She said the Board wanted to choose from the in-district resources “so we weren’t going out again.” Some of the deciding factors for choosing Cranston was that he was already in the front office, and the board did not have to pull a principal away from a school, causing a disruption to the students, Wolhrab said. Another reason for choosing him was
The Brick Times, August 10, 2019, Page 5 “the fact that Mr. Cranston was an active member of the administration during the time that we put the plans into place for next year; and the fact that he understands the human resources piece of this,” she said. The board felt that he was a very strong and good candidate for this position, Wohlrab said. Canfield asked if Cranston would continue to serve as the Director of Human Resources while serving as acting superintendent. Wohlrab said the district is looking at hiring someone on a part-time basis to assist with the Human Resources department to make sure that “nothing falls to the wayside.” The Board voted unanimously in favor of Cranston - whose salary as Director of Human Resources is $123,936 - would be earning an additional $184.23 per day while serving as the acting superintendent of schools. His duties began Aug. 1. Towards the end of the special meeting, Dalton made his fi nal remarks as superintendent. He said his year had been “an awesome experience, and I really want to see the best for this district.” There will be many challenging days ahead as the district grapples with the decisions that have to be made after the loss of millions of dollars in state aid, but “everyone in this community pulls together,” he said. “Thanks for letting me be a part of it this year. I wish you all the best,” Dalton said. The next regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Professional Development Center at the Veterans Complex.
owner,” said Jordan. Each bracelet is $10. “I am trying to get the public into the salons to purchase bracelets so we can pay it forward!” she added. Jordan wants to provide another family with the ability to relax in the midst of all the stress and worry that accompanies the fight against cancer. When Lucia took her family on the cruise, she had so much fun riding on bumper cars, swimming, and even rock climbing, Jordan said. With the help of the salon owners, Jordan hopes to turn those dreams into reality. “I have to tell you the owners of the salon are amazing…When I explained to them what my ideas they were both all in and so excited to help out!” she added. Help send two local families #tosea4free by visiting Hair Hut in Brick or Style in Action on Route 37 in Manchester.
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made, Lucia’s grandmother, Ester Jordan of Tinton Falls, is working hard to ensure that two other local families will have this same opportunity. Jordan is selling handmade bracelets at two local Ocean County salons to raise money for Kick Cancer Overboard, the nonprofit that helped Lucia’s family. “Our mission is to give free cruises to people who have been affected by cancer. To offer them a break for a few days, so the most important question is not how to pay for their next medical bill, but whether to play bingo, get a massage or sing karaoke,” according to KCO’s website. Jordan has been making beaded bracelets as a hobby for some time. However, it wasn’t until recently that lightning struck: “I thought ‘What a great way to raise money for a great cause.’ I am making the bracelets by myself and 100% proceeds are going to KCO,” she told Jersey Shore Online. Jordan has made a few hundred bracelets and partnered with Hair Hut salon in Brick and Style in Action salon in Manchester to raise money through bracelet sales. If these salons manage to sell 300 bracelets each, they get to –Photo courtesy Ester Jordan choose a local family fighting Five year old Lucia Graf, of Brick, has leukemia. cancer to go on a free cruise. With the help of local nonprofit, Lucia and her fam“It will be entirely up to each ily got the chance to take a free cruise to Bermuda.
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—Photo courtesy Point Pleasant Elks POINT PLEASANT – On July 31, various fire departments, EMS units and police departments provided a once in a lifetime experience for the Elks Handicap Children. Every year the Elks organize what we simply call, The Elks Parade. We look forward to it every year! Those who participated include the Point
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One Night with Elvis
BRICK – On August 16, The Laurelton Ladies Auxiliary hosts “One Night with Elvis”, starring Grand Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Ruben Castillo! Show is from 7:30 till 10 p.m. Cost is $20 pre-
show, $25 at the door. Lots of fun for the whole family! This event is BYOB. Guests may bring their own refreshments if they choose. Call 732-458-7095 for your tickets!
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—Photo courtesy Brick Police BRICK – Brick Police recently held their Youth Police Camp. Campers participated in various activities, fun and educational. On the final day of camp, cadets faced off against Point Pleasant Police campers in a
friendly obstacle course race. Great fun was had by all at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant. Cadets were sprayed down with the firehouse and rolled around in the sand, a favorite activity called sugar cookies.
The American Legion Riders 2nd Annual Oktoberfest
BRICK – Please join us for The American Legion Riders 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on October 6 from 12-6 p.m. at the post, located at 822 Mantoloking Rd. in Brick. The event will include live music by Brother Sal Band, traditional Oktoberfest food, three different beers on tap, wine and great scenery. All proceeds go to help our deserving vets. Advanced tickets are $25, or $30 the day of. Ages 11-20 are $10. Kids 10 and under are free. Contact Andrea at 732-714-6416 for advanced tickets or pick up at Post Canteen Last year thanks to our patrons, we were able to give $6,000 to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #20, World War Two Veterans. Our donation helped them to
purchase a van so they could transport the vets to and from doctors, therapists and hospital appointments. We were also able to donate money for the purchase of therapy dogs for our vets along with other community charities that are in need of our support. The American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. We can be found participating in Missions of Honor, parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the communities in which we live, work, and play. The Legion Riders do fund raisers in order to raise money to help veterans and their families during times of need, along with other deserving charities that need our support.
3rd Annual Brick Twp. PBA 230 Pig Roast BRICK – Bring your family and friends to the third annual Brick Twp. PBA230 Pig Roast on September 28, 1-6 p.m. Your ticket includes: Unlimited food, beer, soda, water, live music, corn hole, horseshoes, gaming, bounce house, 50/50, raffle, and more. Admission: • Adults 21 and older - $30 in advance • Adults 21 and older - $35 at the door (Cash Only) • Children/Young adults 8-20 years old - $20 at door or in advance (Cash Only) Children 7 and under are free. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Rain or shine event. Brick PBAreserves the right to refuse and/or revoke any ticketed admission without refund All persons attending the Brick PBA 230 Pig Roast
do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by the owners, managers, promoters, sponsors or others associated with this event. Any questions contact Ryan Talty by email Rtalty@ brickpd.com PBAlocal #230 is a non-profit organization made up entirely of Police Officer from the Brick Township Police Department. The proceeds from this event will be used for the good and welfare of the Local and its members, general administrative expenses of the local, and help support many community events. Community programs that our Local takes pride in sponsoring throughout the year include; Special Olympics, Student Scholarship Awards, Athletic Sponsorships, Civic andAthletic Donations, Various Food drives during the holiday season, and a Toy Drive during the Christmas Season.
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Continued From Page 1 after recovering at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, Sea Turtle Recovery (STR), in West Orange. He or she is the 41st turtle STR has released since starting 2 years ago. “We don’t actually know if Vesper is a boy or a girl. He’s too young to tell without some extensive testing that doesn’t change how we would treat his illness, so it’s not something we would put the turtle through,” STR co-executive Bill Deerr said. Kemp’s Ridleys nest in Texas or Mexico and migrate north in the warmer months to feed before heading south again. Vesper was found in Cape Cod and taken to the Sea Turtle Rescue at the New England Aquarium in Boston. Often, when that hospital finds itself overcrowded, they will send turtles down to STR. Vesper was found cold-stunned, “a condition in which the sea turtle’s body systems begin to shut down if the animal failed to migrate before water temperatures became too cold. It also was diagnosed with an impaction of swallowed sand, a severe ear infection, and pneumonia, all of which are now cured,” a July 29 STR statement said. Indeed, such turtles are released only June through September at the Jersey Shore, where ocean temperatures are safe for turtles to return to. Vesper was carried by an STR volunteer down the beach to just before the hightide mark, and then gently placed on the sand before it started making his way to the water. A large wave crashed in shortly after, and Vesper disappeared in the surf to an eruption of applause from onlookers. If Vesper is male and stays healthy, “we hope to never hear from him again,” Deerr said. “You should never see a sea turtle on the beach. So, if he washes up again, that means he’s sick.” But if Vesper is female, “then yes, we definitely want to see those tag hits come back once she’s nesting, probably in another 10 years or so.” According to National Geographic, Kemp’s Ridley turtles have an average
life span of 50 years in the wild. They’ll grow to 2 feet and 100 pounds. Females, sexually mature at around age 12, nest every 1 to 3 years. Deerr and co-executive Brandi Biehl founded the nonprofit STR in 2014, and with the help of generous corporate donors, opened their 4,000-square-foot care facility at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in 2016. They remain an independent nonprofit with two full-time staffers, a part-time veterinarian, and volunteers. “All the sea turtles in the world are either threatened or endangered,” Deerr said. “The species we released today is critically endangered. There aren’t many of those left in the world today. Deerr continued: “The vast majority of the effects that are affecting their population are human caused. You have poaching, fishing interactions, beach development, all those things come in to play in taking away their nesting habitat. Activities on the water can impact them as well. Pollution is a huge issue. I know everybody talks about it all the time, but we see turtles with plastic ingestion on a regular basis. It’s not a rare thing.” And, turtles get sick like everyone else. They treat turtles with respiratory infections and cold-stun, the illness that brought Vesper to them, and illnesses that set in after that. Depending on the type and severity of the problem, turtles have stayed at STR from 3 months to 15 months, though Deerr knows of cases where turtles have had to stay in other hospitals for 4 years before being released. To continue their work, STR does depend on donations. Anyone interested in donating can visit seaturtlerecovery.org for more information. Day to day, Deerr said people can help by putting trash where it belongs (hint: not the ocean), recycling and reducing their consumption of single-use plastics. “It really is something simple that people can do. It’s just a matter of changing your habits, and you can make those changes in your day-to-day life and it has a huge impact on our environment, not just sea turtles.”
Gold Star Luminary Lighting Ceremony
BRICK – Join the Brick Elks to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and their loved ones at the Gold Star Luminary Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, September 29 starting at 7:30 p.m. Support us in lighting up your luminary bag which we will have available on that evening at the Brick Elks Lodge. Coffee and dessert will be served following the ceremony. On Gold Star Family Day, we come together to honor those who have lost a loved one serving in the U.S. military by lighting a luminary on the last Sunday in September. Throughout America’s history, from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, families have seen their loved ones heed the call of duty; and with that duty comes the ultimate burden that these
families must bear. Lighting a luminary on Gold Star Family Day lets them know they don’t stand alone. Gold Star Mother’s Day was designated by a joint Congressional resolution in 1936 and has evolved in recent years to be known as Gold Star Family Day. Each year since, the day has been observed by presidential proclamation. How Your Help is Needed: In communities large and small, organizations and individuals honor these families, from citywide events to a single luminary at the end of a driveway. Community service clubs, church groups, and military organizations all participate—and they all need leaders; someone who will coordinate the day’s activities and send out the call to action.
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First Annual Restaurant Tour
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring our 1st Annual Restaurant Tour on September 7, 12-4 p.m. Grab your friends and come sample a bite from some of the best restaurants on the Jersey Shore. Participating Restaurants: • Europa South • B2 Bistro • The Offshore • Point Lobster Co • Martell’s • Duke’s Tavern & Tap • Shorefresh Seafood • Broadway Bar and Grill • More may be added Tickets for this event are $30. Ticket purchase includes a commemorative t-shirt. We will only be selling 200 tickets. You can reach the Chamber of Commerce at 732-899-2424 to purchase tickets and with any questions you may have
You arrive at our registration station located at Point Beach Interiors, 649 Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, where you will receive your Tour wristband, an official Restaurant Tour t-shirt and your list of participating restaurants. From there, you’re off on your culinary adventure. This tour is self-guided tour, feel free to start wherever you’d like. A few of the restaurants are within walking of registration. You can drive, walk, ride your bike, Uber, to the participating restaurants throughout town. Adult beverages are not included. Many of our participating restaurants may choose to have drink specials available at their bars for purchase. Please make sure you have your proof of age with you. This event is nonrefundable and is rain or shine Drop your ticket off at the last restaurant you visit to qualify for our Grand Prize: a $250 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate!
Craft Fair and Town Yard Sale
BRICK – The Township of Brick’s Annual Craft Fair and Town Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, September 28 (rain date Sept. 29) at Windward Beach. Whether you are crafter, someone looking to clean the garage and sell some of your stuff or a person who likes to browse for good buys, bargains or unique items or crafts, this event
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Attorney William E. Wells. Jr. of King, Kitrick, Jackson, McWeeney & Wells recently obtained a $1.25 million settlement for a client who was injured in a car accident. Plaintiff Theresa Ross, 78, of Englishtown, sustained serious injuries in the 2017 Monroe Township accident. Liability in the case was contested, but Wells obtained the settlement for his client before the case went to trial in Middlesex County Superior Court. Wells is a partner at the firm and represents clients who have been seriously injured through the fault of somebody else. A talented trial attorney and litigator, Wells obtained his first million dollar settlement for an
injured client when he was just 30 years old. In addition to representing personal injury clients, he represents clients in the areas of workers compensation and estate litigaAttorney William E. tion. Wells. Jr. King, Kitrick, Jackson. McWeeney & Wells has offices in Manasquan and Brick. Their office can be reached at 732-920-8383 or found online at kkjmlawfinn.com.
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3rd Annual Brick Twp. PBA 230 Pig Roast
BRICK – Bring your family and friends to the third annual Brick Twp. PBA 230 Pig Roast on September 28, 1-6 p.m. Your ticket includes: Unlimited food, beer, soda, water, live music, corn hole, horseshoes, gaming, bounce house, 50/50, raffle, and more. Admission: • Adults 21 and older - $30 in advance • Adults 21 and older - $35 at the door (Cash Only) • Children/Young adults 8-20 years old - $20 at door or in advance (Cash Only) Children 7 and under are free. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Rain or shine event. Brick PBA reserves the right to refuse and/ or revoke any ticketed admission without refund All persons attending the Brick PBA 230
Pig Roast do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by the owners, managers, promoters, sponsors or others associated with this event. Any questions contact Ryan Talty by email Rtalty@brickpd.com PBA local #230 is a non-profit organization made up entirely of Police Officer from the Brick Township Police Department. The proceeds from this event will be used for the good and welfare of the Local and its members, general administrative expenses of the local, and help support many community events. Community programs that our Local takes pride in sponsoring throughout the year include; Special Olympics, Student Scholarship Awards, Athletic Sponsorships, Civic and Athletic Donations, Various Food drives during the holiday season, and a Toy Drive during the Christmas Season.
Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire will be held on September 21 and 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Pine Park County Club. The Renaissance Faire will take you back in time to the 16th century where nobility, chivalry and romance abound. Enter the world where Knights in full combat armor joust on their War Horses. See World Champion Sir Shanton & the Knights of Valour joust in full combat armor on their War Horses. See Knights in hand to hand combat, Archers using the English long bow, Magicians, Fire eaters, and Belly Dancers.
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Point Pleasant Elks 25th Annual Fluke Tournament Results
POINT PLEASANT – The weather for this year’s tournament was excellent for fishing with mostly bright sunshine. The fishermen moved their boats out of the inlet at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 to start our 25th Annual Fluke Fishing Tournament. They floated out into the ocean and dropped their lines in anticipation of catching that large Fluke that would win them a prize in this year’s Tournament. When they returned and weighted their fish we got the results of their efforts. The winner of this year’s Tournament in the power boat division was Nick Polacco of Freehold, N.J. with a fish that weighted 8.6 lbs. Second Place went to Dave Daly of Andover, N.J. whose fish weighted 8.2 lbs. Third Place went to Matt Mangine of Point Pleasant, N.J. whose fish weighted 8.1 lbs. Fourth Place went to Percival Reese of Bordentown, N.J. whose fish weighed 7.5 lbs. Fifth Place went to Frank Vanderbeth of Millstone, N.J. whose fish weighed 7.4 lbs. Sixth Place went to Bill Mayfield of Wall Township, N.J. whose fish weighted 7.2 lbs. Seventh Place went to Robert Kleiven of Point Pleasant, N.J. whose fish weighted 6.9 lbs., and the Elk member winner went to Bill Mayfield of Wall Township, N.J. whose fish weighted 7.2 lbs. The Youth Prize went to Nico Vitoco of Howell, N.J. with a fish weighting 6.1 lbs. Also this year we had special prizes for veterans with First Place going to Nick Polacco of Freehold, N.J. Second place to Frank Vanderbeck of Millstone, N.J. Third place to Frank Fishler of Monmouth County, N. J. Fourth place to William Vandernoot of Brick, N.J. And Fifth place to Kevin Allmann of Lakehurst, N.J. The winners in the Kayak division were:
First Place for the longest fish was Brian Pickard of North Arlington, N.J. with a 24 inch long Fluke. Second Place went to Brian Streep of Elizabeth, N.J. with a 22 inch Fluke. Third Place was Rob English of Atlantic City, N.J., with a 19.5 inch Fluke. For a longest combined 3 Fluke First Place was Larry Newman of Brick, N.J. with a total of 59.25 inches, Second Place was Chris Johnstone of Point Pleasant, N.J. with a total of 59 inches and Third Place was Ryan Crissan of Point Pleasant, N.J. with a total of 55.75 inches. Prize for most caught species was Mike Demarco of Point Pleasant, N.J. In the Veterans Prizes First place went to Gary Ward of Brick, N.J. With a 19 inch Fluke and Second place went to Charlie Labar of Philadelphia, Pa. with an 18 inch Fluke. While the fishermen were enjoying themselves out on the water, our members were sweltering in the heat either at the weight stations waiting for the fishermen to return or back at the Lodge preparing for the picnic later in the day. The Fluke Tournament Committee would like to thank all of the members of our Lodge that came out on both Friday for the Captains Meeting and Saturday for the Tournament to man the grills, beer truck, bar, and anything else that had to be done. Also, all of the members that were there all during the week to help in the setup. Special Thanks the Veterans Committee for running the 50/50 and the Special Needs Committee for running the Calcutta. It looks like we have had another successful Tournament and now we can start looking forward to the 2020 Tournament.
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Interfaith Comedy And Food Court
BRICK – The community is invited to celebrate a “Solidarity of the Faiths” event together with many houses of worship in Brick and northern Ocean County, including Beth Am Shalom (Lakewood), Brick Presbyterian Church (Brick), Congregation B’nai Israel (Toms River), First Baptist Church of Laurelton (Brick), Living Faith Bible Church (Brick), Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation (Brick), St. Dominic’s Parish Roman Catholic Church (Brick), St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Brick), St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church (Brick), St. Thomas Lutheran Church (Brick), Temple Beth Or (Brick) and Visitation Roman Catholic Church (Brick) together with Brick Mayor John Ducey. The event will include the interfaith comedy of Bob Alper followed by dining at the Food Court. Alper’s comedy has been called “a performance that left all races, colors and creeds weeping from laughter” (SunSentinel). The Food Court will feature different stations of dairy and vegetarian cuisine. A menu is available upon request. The interfaith Quilt made by volunteers of Reach-
ing Across Faith Traditions (RAFT) will be on display. The event is being held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road in Brick, which is on the corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road. The Temple building is wheelchair accessible. Ticket prices for the Comedy Show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children ages 11-15 are free when accompanied by an adult. The price for the optional Food Court is $18 per person, for all ages and includes all of the food stations. For the Food Court, advance purchase is preferred. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com (look for Event “Solidarity of the Faiths”) or by sending a check payable to Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick, NJ 08724 with your name and address and specifying the number of Comedy Show and Food Court tickets being ordered. For further information, contact Temple Beth Or at 732-458-4700 or templebethorbrick@gmail. com. The Temple’s website templebethorbrick. org.
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Girl Scouts Announce Phenomenal Women Under 40 Recipients MANAHAWKIN – Eleven emerging leaders from New Jersey, including six from Ocean County, will be recognized by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at its fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin. A nonprofit organization dedicated to developing women of courage, confidence and character, Girl Scouts will present honorees its Phenom Award, which recog nizes their accomplishments to date, as well as the potential of what they might achieve in their future. All proceeds from the charitable event will benefit programs that develop future leaders of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. This year’s Phenom recipients make
a community impact in their roles at a variety of businesses and nonprofits pr i ma r ily i n Mon mouth and Ocean counties, ranging from environmental engineering and education to health and social services. The honorees were selected from a public nomination process that considered their emerging leadership in the workplace, volunteerism, as well as demonstrated hard work and dedication necessary to be a success. “This year’s outstanding honorees ref lect all aspects of our community,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Whether our Girl Scouts seek a career in finance or medicine, or they wish to forge their own path, these award recipients are excellent role models for
our next generation of leaders.” The 2019 Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Phenom Award recipients are: • Chaniqua Buck, South Amboy, a care manager and coach at Monmouth Cares, West Long Branch. • Elizabeth D’Aloisio, Lavallette, the owner of Ice Berg Ice Cream in Lavallette. • Kate Dowd, Toms River, talent and organizational development partner at New Jersey Resources, Wall. • Melissa Gallagher, West Creek, a teacher at Pinelands Regional School District, Little Egg Harbor. • Elizabeth Golla, Eagleswood, executive director of Family Promise of Southern Ocean County, Barnegat. • Stephanie Karatzia, Hazlet, a teacher
in the Holmdel Township School District. • Gabrielle Liguori, Toms River, director of association management at NorthStar Strategies, Trenton. • Meagan O’Flaherty, Freehold, strategic events officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, Wall. • Cady Piar ulli, Burlington, project engineer, DW Smith Associates, LLC, Wall. • Lauren Concar Sheehy, Colts Neck, video production specialist and president of the Alu m ni Association at Brookdale Community College, Lincoft, and executive director of the Garden State Film Festival. • Stephanie Toal, Pine Beach, marketing and communications coordinator at OceanFirst Foundation, Toms River. Honorary chairwomen for the Phenomenal Women Under 40 reception are Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry and Virginia “Ginny” Haines, director, Ocean County Freeholders. Event chairwomen are: Paige Baran, 2017 Phenom Award recipient f rom Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck; and Lau ren Hol man, 2016 Phenom Award recipient, of Holman Frenia Allison. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased along with sponsorships at gsfun.org/phenom. For questions or more information about the event or honorees, e-mail phenom@ gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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With last summer’s passage of the Overthe-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, you may wonder how it affects your health care. As an AudigyCertified™ practice, we consider patient education an important part of delivering excellent service, so count on us for timely news to support your hearing wellness. What does the law do? The legislation, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — without the crucial involvement of an audiologist or medical doctor. When will I see its impact? Over-thecounter (OTC) hearing technology is at most a few years from being publicly available until federal regulations for safety, labeling, and manufacturing are developed. What are the pros of this change? The law could help expand consumer access to hearing technology, motivate even more people to seek hearing help, and inspire more technical innovations that benefit patients. What are the cons? Access to hearing health care is vital, but the law unfortunately will enable self-treatment for a serious physical condition that trained, licensed professionals are more suited to evaluate, diagnose, and treat. Aren’t OTC hearing devices already available? You may be thinking of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are wearable electronic devices used for activities such as bird-watching or TV-viewing to make a sound louder — not to take the place of properly fit hearing aids. What’s the difference between OTC devices and PSAPs? Currently available
PSAPs are neither FDA-approved nor recommended to treat actual hearing loss. OTC hearing technology will be FDA-regulated but won’t be available for a while. Once available on the market, will OTCs address my hearing needs? Hearing loss is often an inner-ear problem, but sometimes it’s a different issue such as earwax buildup, a foreign object in the ear canal, or an ear infection that may cause temporary hearing difficulty. A PSAP or OTC won’t tackle these types of underlying problems. What else should I know about OTCs? OTCs will address only mild to moderate hearing loss, and even then, noise processing will be far less than a traditional hearing aid. They won’t always offer a successful fit and may be less specific for your situation. What’s the benefit of choosing provider-fit hearing aids instead? Unlike OTCs and PSAPs, provider-fit hearing aids can address the full spectrum of hearing impairment from mild to profound. They’re already FDA-approved, are recommended to treat hearing loss, and can adjust to environmental variables such as background noise as well as help your brain process sound. Self-treating hearing loss might seem convenient, but it can do more harm than good. Professional care — including testing, programming, fitting, and follow-up — helps you get to the bottom of your hearing difficulties and secure the right solution for your communication needs. If you have questions about OTC hearing technology, signs and symptoms of hearing loss, or the dangers of self-treating hearing problems, call us today at 732-818-3610 we’re here to help!
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Gadolinium MRI Contrast Dye Accumulates In Brain By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Gadolinium is a silvery-white heavy metal that is injected into the body through a vein and it is a contrast dye. Sometimes it is referred to as contrast media. They help the radiologist see inside you. Gadolinium is like a flashlight in your body. MRIs that require gadolinium can be ordered for many reasons including migraines, coronary artery disease, stroke evaluation, brain tumors, infections and cysts/tumors. Thousands of shots of gadolinium dye are administered to people each day. Side effects may or may not occur. If they do, they are generally very mild like a headache, dizziness, pain at the injection site, prickling or burning sensation on the skin and sometimes nausea. These issues settle down within 24 hours as your body eliminates the drug from your kidneys. It helps if you take an analgesic and some detoxification supplements like glutathione, catalase and R-lipoic acid. Gadolinium is in the news because the popular dye appears to be retained in the brain, raising safety concerns, especially for people who have multiple MRIs per year. More specifically, there has been a study regarding patients who have MS (multiple sclerosis) and these patients were tracked for five years starting from their diagnosis. Over the five years, the researchers found that a by-product of gadolinium called “gadodiamide” does in fact accumulate in the brain. About nine percent of MS patients who received 5 doses or less did have accumulation in their dentate nucleus, which
is involved in voluntary motor function and cognition. What is the clinical impact of this? No one is certain yet. The findings were published in a medical journal called Neurology, July 2019. The study is causing controversy MS community for good reason. The MRIs are needed and useful, but the contrast dye might be harmful if used over and over. Should they get MRIs and if so, is there another contrast dye to use? Is the dye necessary at all? Are all the MRIs necessary? Is the disease progression causing the brain to hold more, or is it ‘sticking’ to everyone’s brain that gets injected with it? No one knows these answers. There are more questions than answers as of this writing. The study did not find any clear correlation between deposition of the dye in the brain and disability. Radiologists nationwide must be beside themselves because again, the dye allows them to provide more accurate results for you. If, for example, the doctor needs to locate an aneurysm, do you really reject to the contrast dye? Since the relationship of gadolinium with disease severity remains unclear, talk to your doctor about whether or not the radiologist needs the contrast dye. Sometimes they can see certain areas without it. If you have a history of kidney compromise, let them know at the imaging center. Every now and then, there’s an extremely dangerous kidney complication, or life-threatening allergic reaction but predicting who has a high risk for these problems is almost impossible.
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Scholarship Funds Available For OCC Students In Addiction Recovery TOMS RIVER — In a move to directly impact students in addiction recovery attending Ocean County College, the Ammon Foundation has partnered with the OCC Foundation to make available $2,500 in scholarship awards for two students in recovery for the Fall 2019 semester. Scholarship applications can be submitted through August 16. The funding for the scholarship has been made available via The Ammon Foundation’s Core Value Partnership Initiative, which strives to create intentional, mutually-beneficial and long-term partnerships to strategically support individuals in recovery. As an Education Partner, OCC joins with The Ammon Foundation in a one-to-one matching scholarship to remove financial barriers in place for an individual in recovery pursuing education. The Ammon Foundation has allocated a minimum of $100,000 annually for scholarships to support individuals in recovery pursuing education via various pathways. Scholarship recipients become Ammon Recovery Scholars and are connected to a community of students in recovery, and offered free Peer Recovery Coaching and Professional Mentoring via the Foundations’ Community Engagement Initiative. The Foundation subscribes to the belief that when individuals in recovery are holistically supported to build purposeful lives, the likelihood of them maintaining their recovery substantially increases. “As a woman in long-term recovery, Executive Director of The Ammon Foundation, an Ocean County College alum, and a Trustee on the Ocean County College Foundation Board, I could not be more ecstatic about a partnership,” said Mariel Hufnagel. “All
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Get Your Dog A Park ID
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Dog Park ID’s will be available at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Saturday and the Ocean County Administration Offices in Toms River, Jake Branch County Park in Beachwood and Wells Mills County Park in Waretown on Monday. Dog Park Rules & Regulations: • The Ocean County Off-Leash dog area is for use by permit only (With valid ID card) • Management reserves the right to close the area due to weather conditions • Children under eight (8) years of age are not permitted within the off-leash dog area. • Children eight (8) years of age and older must be closely supervised by an adult. • There is a limit of two (2) dogs per person. • When others are waiting, please limit your use to thirty (30) minutes. The maximum number of dogs at one time is twenty (20). • Owners are responsible at all times for the behavior and safety of their dogs and should
be considerate of others • Puppies under six (6) months old are prohibited. • Dogs must wear collars displaying valid licenses at all times and have current vaccinations. Choke collars are prohibited in the Off Leash Dog Facilities. • Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving area. Owners must remain with their dogs at all times and must carry a leash for each dog at all times. • Owners must clean up after their dogs. • No dog treats, food or toys are allowed in Off-Leash dog area. • Dogs in heat will not be permitted inside the facility. • Dogs in heat and non-neutered male dogs will not be permitted inside the facility. • All visitors are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the use of facilities within the Ocean County Parks System as adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Older Adults Health Fair Scheduled
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department is hosting an Older Adults Health Fair 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 16 at its offices at 175 Sunset Ave. Visitors will receive free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings, and hearing tests. The Department will also provide guests will information about diabetes, substance abuse, medication safety, and much more. The event, held outdoors, will feature a
free breakfast and a farmer’s market with locally grown fruits and vegetables. Some companion cats and dogs will be available for adoption as well. “The health fairs the Ocean County Health Department hosts are just a great one-stop opportunity for our residents to come out and get a smart health check and to learn more about healthy living and all the many other valuable services and programs we offer the community,” Freeholder Gerry P. Little said. For more information, visit ochd.org.
Point Pleasant Elks Day at the Races POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks will host A Day at the Races on August 25, 11:30 a.m. at Monmouth Park. Food and Beverage service starts at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person and includes admission, racing program, food, soda, water, draft beer (Miller Lite) and wine. Food available from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Beverages available from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Menu: Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Watermelon. There is no outside alcohol or personal
coolers allowed inside our event area. We will be in a track side area located near the “first come, first serve” picnic area where coolers are allowed (can beer and wine only). Anyone bringing a personal cooler to that separate picnic area is responsible for it. In the event of bad weather, our event will be moved inside. First race is at 12:50 p.m., last race around 6 p.m. Transportation is not included. Tickets and programs will be available for pick-up after 11:30 a.m. at the Will Call booth at the Train Gate near the picnic area. Please contact Brian Coyle with questions.
Brick Challenger Halloweenfest
BRICK – Brick Township Recreation invites you to their Annual Challenger Halloweenfest for individuals with special needs and their families. There will be hayrides, pumpkin painting,
inflatables, refreshments and treats. This is a free event but you must register. Halloweenfest will be held on October 5, 12-2 p.m., at 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick.
Italian Festival
BRICK – Join in for an Italian Festival on August 15-18, 2019 at the Church of Epiphany in Brick. The festival will feature rides, an arcade, food court, beer & wine garden, entertainment, vendors, and more! Admission is free!
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Mighty Young’s Appliance has been servicing the area for over 70 years and is proud to be Speed Queen Factory Authorized Sales and Service. Mighty Young’s is Factory Service on most of the brands we sell. When you buy it from us, we service it! Please stop by our bright, new location at 514 New Friendship Road in Howell, right behind the Sonic Drive-thru and the PNC Bank. We carry a large line of repair parts and refrigerator water filters for the do-ityourselfer. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays 10AM to 6PM, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Look for our special offer in this paper.
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“Clear The Shelters”: Help Animals Find Fur-ever Homes By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Get matched with the perfect furry friend to add to your family at this year’s Clear the Shelters national adoption event! On August 17, the 5th annual event will take place at the Ocean County Animal Facilities in Jackson and Manahawkin, 1-4 p.m. “This is a fantastic event that we look forward to participating in every summer,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The Clear the Shelter event has been a success every year and we look forward once again to finding good, loving homes for all the wonderful pets we have available for adoption at both facilities.” Clear the Shelters is an annual event that aims to find loving fur-ever homes for as many animals as possible by matching cats, kittens, dogs and puppies with responsible, serious pet owners. In the last two years, Clear the Shelters help over 70 pets find permanent loving homes. “It’s really special to see how the community supports this event. So many people tell us they keep this event in mind when they’ve been seriously looking to find a special pet to add to their family,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public
Health Coordinator. “It’s been another busy summer so there will be plenty of kittens, cats and dogs to choose from.” Adoption fees will be half the price on all pets during the event. Every dog and cat adopted from the Ocean County Animal Facilities receives a veterinary exam, age appropriate vaccinations, is spayed/ neutered, and microchipped. Every one that adopts a pet will also receive a free goodie bag stuffed with treats and toys. “We have a large variety of kittens and cats that are just adorable. Our dogs come in a variety of breeds, sizes and ages,” said Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer. “The Ocean County Health Department encourages responsible pet ownership and we like to discourage people from buying from puppy mills. There’s nothing quite like a shelter pet” The Ocean County Animal Facilities are located at 615 Freemont Street in Jackson and 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin. For more information on “Clear the Shelters” or the Ocean County Animal Facilities, call 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127, or check out the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate A D U LT 5 5 + C O M M U N I T YFountainhead Properties-Jackson, For Sale 19 Gardenia Place 2 Br, 1 Bath, $65,000-Call for Special Offer 732-928-3100 (33) For Sale – NEW 2 BR/2 Bath Homes Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River – call 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com. (37) BARNEGAT - Custom Colonial 5BR, 2.5BA, Full Basement, NEW HVAC. Private wooded backyard convenient to GSP and shopping. Call Tara 973-207-5756 (34)
Moving Sale Multi Level Tool Chest - 7ft garage starage cabinet, work bench with drawers, patio set, rattan furniture, futon queen sofa bed, small bedroom set, mirrored glass cabinets (3), wall paintings, pictures, Teaching walnut piano/ bench, guitar, treadmill, bride dolls, household and more. Call appointment/info 609-698-3079. (35)
Misc. Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com. Or call 732-349-7557 ASAP. (39) Kayak Found On Metedeconk Call 732-213-1802 with color, make, model and serial number. (34) Car & Vendor Show - Manchester Little League August 17th 9-2. Cars $15 pre-reg $20 day of. Contact Beth for info bnp52000@yahoo.com. (34)
Items For Sale White Wicker Sofa - Include two chairs, 3 tables, cushions. Cherry wood dinning room china closet, glass front, $150. In Brick 732-477-2155. (34)
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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (35) 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 , Jazz , Blues , Reggae, Metal , Punk , Psychedelic, Soul. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) 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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Help Wanted Receptionist - Send resume via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500. (35) Housekeeper Needed - Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River For more inco call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (35)
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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. (37)
CNA – The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's to work FT or PT in our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts in our Assisted Living. Full Time 7-3. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. 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. (36)
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) Activities Assistant - Help with recreational activities like BINGO, trips, etc. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (35) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10/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. (36) 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) Kitchen/Wait Staff Needed - Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River For more info call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (35) 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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com 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)
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. Rate up to $15/hr. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (36) Block Advisors - 1900 Route 70 Town & Country Shopping Center in Lakewood is hiring new and experienced Tax Advisors. Please email your resume to carolyn.francaviglia@ hrblock.com or call 732-920-9333 and leave a voicemail for Carolyn. (34) Wanted Barber or Hair Dresser For busy walk-in shop. No following necessary. Call 732-232-6224. (36)
Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (35) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (35) Certified computer technician - Inhome training on computer, phone, tablet, smart tv, and WiFi. I will teach you the skills to navigate the internet and the use of your devices to give you a better quality of life such as ( grocery or pharmacy home delivery services). I can troubleshoot technical problems easily and will beat the price retailers charge. Call Ray for a patient, friendly and professional service. 609-285-3245. (35) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (35)
Services The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (39) 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) Cheap Painting Done Rite - Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-5067787 cell 646-643-7678. (36)
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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. (40) 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. (39) Kelly's Cleaning Services - Expanding into Jackson, Lakewood, Howell. Must have a car with license and workers over 30. Women/men. Can speak Spanish and English over 15 years on LBI. 908-216-2400. (37) Leah Masonry Restoration and Home Improvement - 39 yrs. experience. Specialize in brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair, concrete refacing, masonry coating, stucco, and interior and exterior painting. Call Walt at 732-505-3081. Lic#13VH10059500. (35) Boat Slips Available - At Pier One Marina, before Seaside bridge. 732-270-9090. 732-606-7007. (33)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basem e n t a n d c r a w l s p a c e w a t e rproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Call Paul - 732-604-5850. Reroofing, residing, bathrooms, kitchen remodeling. Over 40 years. Experienced. Fully insured and licensed. Call for free estimate. (36) Landscaping Services - Pavers, walls, mulch, stone beds installed. Cleanup, trimming, thicket cleanup. Call for free estimate. 732-678-8681. Fully Licensed and insured. (35) Home Healthcare - Companonship, meal planning and preparation, medication reminder, hygine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (34) Need A Ride - Senior discounts. Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (4) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates. (2)
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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
GoFundMe Aims To Replace $18K Stolen From Veteran By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – After a local veteran was scammed out of his life savings, his son started up a fundraising website to help regain what was lost. The GoFundMe page, “Senior with Stage 4 Cancer Scammed out of Savings,” was created by John James on July 30 in order to help his father recoup $18,000 that was taken from him through an ongoing telephone scam. While the name of the victim has not been released, we know he is a 77-year old military veteran in Ocean County who suffers from stage 4 cancer. He was reportedly working to become a bus driver. According to the GoFundMe, James’ father received a call last week from someone claiming to be a Social Security agent. This person claimed that his SSN was compromised and that he would need to contact the sheriff’s department to remedy the situation. While on the phone with someone claiming to be a sheriff, the man was told there was a warrant out for his arrest and that “he needed to do exactly as the agent told him to do.” “Terrified that he was going to be sent to jail and his life’s savings was in jeopardy, he drove to the bank to withdraw his savings. In a panic, he drove all over town with his chemo bag to purchased gift cards at Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy. The “agents” told
him his money would be protected by giving them the gift card numbers,” read a statement from James on the GoFundMe. All in all, the scammers made out with $18,000 of his money. “After speaking to the real Sheriff and FBI, there is little to no chance of getting justice or retribution. My father worked his whole life and his savings was stolen from him in one day,” stated James. “My father feels violated, victimized and most of all embarrassed. We are doing our best to keep him in good spirits as he continues to fight his cancer.” James created the fundraiser to not only help replace the thousands of dollars lost to the scammers, but also to spread awareness about the prevalence of these kinds of phone scams. These scam callers will “spoof” a number, which means that it looks as if the actual sheriff’s department is calling based on the number, but in reality, it is someone else entirely. “Please warn everyone you know about these devious plots to scam our loved ones and communities out of their hard-earned life savings,” James said. As of August 2, the GoFundMe has only recouped $2,590 of the $18,000 goal. If you wish to contribute, the fundraiser can be found by going to GoFundMe.com and searching for John James.
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Across 1 Talked into, with “on” 5 Calyx part 10 Typical artist’s apartment 14 Samoan capital 15 Amtrak option 16 Cabinet dept. formed under Carter 17 Doughnut order from a king? 19 Fifty percent up front? 20 Recorded 21 GPS info 23 Pisa possessive 24 Recording device 25 Musicians given to tippling? 28 Writer LeShan 29 Is next to 31 Sergeant Bilko, to friends 32 Tapestry thread 33 Saturn models
34 Set of data within an atmospheric analysis? 40 Quarterback Tony 41 Swamplike 42 Protection against Mr. Decay Germ, in old ads 44 Continued violently 45 MDX Ö X 48 Occupants of a well-insulated nest? 50 One of the Coen brothers 52 “10538 Overture” gp. 53 Ocean bird 54 Gets rid of 55 M’s favorite agent 57 How perfume is sold ... and this puzzle’s title 60 Commercial exchange fee 61 Ames native 62 Future ENT’s exam 63 “You’ve Got Mail” co-star 64 Grabs 65 Turtles, sometimes
Down 1 Biblical seductress 2 Offered a view 3 Shoeless Joe Jackson portrayer in “Field of Dreams” 4 Mother of Perseus 5 Marquis de __ 6 Prefix with friendly 7 Product with a Simpsons set 8 Last Olds models 9 Andy Panda creator 10 Took charge 11 Two-run homer situation 12 Like “executrix,” e.g. 13 Old TV parts 18 Urban __ 22 “Beauty is bought by judgement of the __”: Shakespeare 25 Fit and muscular 26 Certain footrest 27 Verve 30 Quilting party
34 Math branch concerned with surfaces 35 Rain forest region 36 Beyond slender 37 Former PBS “Mystery!” host 38 Extractable natural resource 39 Louisiana genre featuring the accordion 40 Grain-based treat 43 “Understood, Cap’n” 44 His stories inspired “Guys and Dolls” 45 Luck 46 Pet that needs a sitter? 47 Many Alaska maps 49 “__ non sufficit”: the world is not enough 51 Outdo 54 Beltway VIPs 56 Put on 58 BOAC competitor 59 Storied cauldron stirrer
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe JCP&L Tips To Beat The Summer Heat
With the summer heat upon us, JCP&L is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in customer electricity usage that comes with a heat wave. Our system is designed and maintained to operate safely and efficiently even when temperatures soar, and our crews have reviewed hot weather operational procedures to ensure any power outages are handled promptly. JCP&L offers some common-sense hot weather tips customers can follow to stay comfortable while using electricity wisely during this period of high demand: • Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the hottest summer days. • During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures. • Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days. • Use a programmable thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home, and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home. • Only operate window air conditioners when someone is in the room. • Keep refrigerators and freezers as full as possible.
Frozen or cold items in the refrigerator help keep other items cool, reducing the amount of work the refrigerator has to do to maintain a lower temperature. • Close rooms that aren’t used regularly during the summer, and close the air conditioning vents in those rooms, as well. • Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner will do. • Consider investing in ENERGY STAR® appliances or heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. JCP&L may offer rebates on these purchases and tax deductions may apply, as well. • Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary. In addition, if summer storms result in downed wires it is important to avoid the area and immediately call JCP&L. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live and dangerous. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877). Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of AUG 10 - aug 16
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do what comes naturally and easily to you. Participate in activities that allow you to utilize your areas of expertise even it something else is vying for your attention. Trying something new and different should wait a day or two. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): It may be easier just to do it all yourself. Taking on a partner for a project may prove to be more of a hindrance than a help. Fly solo and you won’t waste valuable time sorting out differing opinions on the best course of action. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on quality not quantity. Doing one task well will hold far more value than doing several just-average jobs. Concentrate on getting the details right and you’ll have a product to take pride in. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Courage is being afraid but going ahead anyway. You may need to must your inner confidence to progress through difficult situations this week, but you are up to the task. Check calendar reminders for obligations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take the path winwin compromise. Trying to impose your will is likely to be met with opposition so look for ways to create a satisfactory solution. You’ll be at your best when employing your imagination and ingenuity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No one can carry the whole weight of the world on their shoulders. You’ll be running in perpetual circles if you try to please everyone in the upcoming week. Choose carefully how to spend your
valuable time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Waste not, want not. A conservative approach to possessions and finances may lead you to recycle what is still useful or rein in careless spending. Don’t allow jealousy to skew your judgment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Happy bees make the sweetest honey. A fun and enjoyable environment is always more conducive to achieving success with a project or endeavor. Keeping your sense of humor should be the rule this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a deep breath. If you find that you are getting in over your head, you may want to take a break and recharge your batteries or choose easier-to-attain goals. Giving into casual whims is not advisable now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes less is more. Handle delicate situations carefully and tactfully this week since pushing too hard could end up causing unintended consequences. An objective, subtle and measured approach works best. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Go at your own pace. Trying to keep up with everyone else may only wear you out so find the comfort zone that works for you and stick with it. Set healthy boundaries and uphold them. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take all the time you need. Don’t allow someone to limit your options by pressuring you to make a quick decision. Seek out alternative solutions or do some research to find the best choice for you.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Are You Enjoying An Overabundant Summer Harvest? Put It In Your Soup Pot! By Wolfgang Puck At the height of summer, I often happily imagine that Mother Nature has gone wild. What else could you think if you walk out into your vegetable garden or through the aisles of the farmers market and see tomatoes, zucchini, summer squashes, kale, chard, sweet corn, peas and other produce at their most beautiful, freshest, and most flavorful - all just begging to be cooked and eaten. To be honest, it can sometimes be overwhelming. What to choose? Harvest or purchase too much, and you may be left regretting wonderful ingredients gone to waste. It can seem impossible to cook it all. But recently, I came across a recipe from a chef on my worldwide culinary team that actually does manage to cook it all, in one big, glorious pot of soup. Vincenzo Scarmiglia, executive chef at Cucina by Wolfgang Puck in Las Vegas, serves guests his version of a traditional Italian recipe he calls Zuppa del Frantoio, which translates as “oil mill soup,” referring to the giant presses used to make cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil. Good, fragrant olive oil plays an important role in this dish, not only for the initial sauteing but more importantly for finishing each serving with a drizzle that releases wonderful aroma and flavor on contact with the hot soup. But the real stars of this soup are the vegetables, 20 twenty in all (that is, if you count two separate sources of tomato along with two different kinds of beans); all simmered together in vegetable broth. No wonder the dish is also called “Twenty Vegetable Soup.” Don’t be alarmed by the long list of ingredients. You’ll only have to buy one each of most of the vegetables, and you can certainly double up on some to make the soup with fewer varieties. For that matter, feel free to substitute or include other vegetables you like from your garden or the market. Most of the work involved in preparing the soup goes into simply dicing the vegetables to a uniform size - 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12 mm) - that will cook evenly and quickly. Then, you just add them to the pot in the right order as listed in the recipe, starting with those that take longer to cook and then later adding more tender vegetables. Toward the end, you add the quick-cooking leaves, chopped cauliflower and the canned beans. (A quick note: Half of the canned beans are pureed to give thick, velvety body to the soup’s broth). It’s a luxurious bowlful that may remind you of the best minestrone you’ve ever had, apart from the fact that there’s no pasta included. Serve it with lots of crusty Italian bread, and you have a delicious first course that’s so satisfying you may need nothing else to follow. ZUPPA DEL FRANTOIO Serves 8 1/2 cup (125 mL) drained canned white beans 1/2 cup (125 mL) drained cranberry beans or
pinto beans 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality fruity extravirgin olive oil, plus extra for seasoning and serving 1 ounce (30 g) chopped garlic, 6 or 7 cloves 2 ounces (60 g) diced red onion, about 1/2 small onion 2 ounces (60 g) diced white onion, about 1/2 small onion 2 ounces (60 g) diced split and rinsed leek white, about 1/2 medium leek 2 ounces (60 g) peeled and diced carrot, about 1 medium carrot 2 ounces (60 g) trimmed and diced celery, about 1 rib 2 ounces (60 g) diced zucchini, about 1/3 medium zucchini 2 ounces (60 g) diced yellow summer squash, about 1/3 medium squash 2 ounces (60 g) peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash, about 1-inch (2.5-cm) slice of squash 1 cup (250 mL) canned tomato puree 4 ounces (125 g) Roma tomatoes, diced, about 2 tomatoes 2 ounces (60 g) peeled and diced potato, about 1/3 medium potato 4 cups (1 L) good-quality canned vegetable stock 2 ounces (60 g) coarsely chopped cauliflower, just under 1/4 small head 2 ounces (60 g) freshly shucked corn kernels, from 1 small to medium ear 2 ounces (60 g) freshly shelled peas, about 4 ounces (125 g) unshelled 4 ounces (125 g) baby spinach leaves 2 ounces (30 g) de-ribbed and coarsely chopped black kale or green kale 1 to 2 ounces (30 g) coarsely chopped rainbow chard or Swiss chard, about 1 leaf Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Transfer half of the white beans to a blender or food processor, and blend or process until pureed. Set aside in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. Do the same with the cranberry or pinto beans. Drain and reserve the whole beans. Heat the 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, leek, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have turned golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash and canned and diced tomatoes. Cook until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, whole beans and bean purees, and vegetable stock. Raise the heat, stirring occasionally, and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, stir in the cauliflower, corn, peas, spinach, kale and chard. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the kale and chard are tender, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Season the soup to taste with more olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve ladled into bowls, passing Parmesan and additional oil for each person to add to taste.
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