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─Photo courtesy Gene Donatiello (Left) The original Town Hall as it appeared in 1955. (Right) The Town Hall Shoppes at the corner of Brick Boulevard and Cedar Bridge Avenue was the one-time location of Town Hall and the township’s first library. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - In 1900, the township population was 2,130, and just a century later, the number of residents jumped to 76,119, according to the U.S. census. More people means a higher demand - and a greater supply - for
housing, energy, transportation, food and other goods. The Brick Historical Society welcomed guest speaker, Brick Historian Gene Donatiello, to its January meeting who presented “Brick Township Business Today and Yesterday.”
Before the township other local areas. existed, Native AmeriWhalers came in the cans, the Lenni Lenape, 1690s, and Brick latwere among those who er became a center of came to the area for trade for sea captains. oysters, clams, fish and By the 1730s, the Lenni hunting. They left be- Lenape had largely behind artifacts and tools, gun moving westward, and an archeological the first Europeans setsite was discovered at tlers arrived around the Havens Homestead, 1740, and they established the Metedeconk and (Businesses - See Page 4)
Volunteers Will Always Support Our Military By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – T here’s a squ ad of men and women on the home front who send much-needed supplies to boost the morale of soldiers serving overseas. They are called “Always Supporting Our Military.” Barbara Youmans, Maureen Thomsick, Marianne Barone, and
Tom McGovern met with The Toms River Times to show what they do. The boxes go to sailors on ships, to ministries abroad, and to any other place they can. AnySoldier.com has lists of ser vice members that accept packages. “I try to send each a box and when I get
to the end, I start all over,” Youmans said. Female soldiers have health needs that are not always covered by the PX. Spices are good to freshen up the bland military food. Some of the requests are very specific. One soldier wanted Lego. Another asked for rubber duckies. Another wanted a coffee pot.
“W hen they have down time, they need to be amused. They need to have something to remind them of home,” Barone said. They also want decorations du r ing the holidays. There are some things that are always needed like socks and toilet r ies. Element ar y schools will send let-
ters and art. They ask for greeting cards so they can send their loved ones birthday and holiday cards. These things are not available any other way. The boxes are packed with the latest funny pages from the paper so the soldiers can have some laughs. Many of (Military - See Page 5)
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Grant Would Offset Costs For New Senior Center By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township is seeking a $400,000 grant for costs related to the construction of a new Senior Center in a building that formerly housed the Brick Volunteer Emergency Medical Services on Aurora Place. With an anticipated price tag of about $1 million for the center, the grant is being sought from The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which would be added to $600,000 already set aside in the township’s capital budget. According to Director of Senior Services Zulma Soto, the proposed design for the reconfigured building incorporates a multi-purpose room, which would house all the social activities, recreational events and classes. “It will also have a large kitchen area which will also double as a small meeting area; a conference room, which will provide an area for the staff and seniors to meet and hold our outreach services; and we’ll also have an opportunity to have a designated library area and a computer area for the seniors,” she said. The EMS would continue to run their services out of the three existing ambulance bays, Soto added. Recreational, social services and events are currently being run out of the VFW Post 8868 at 373 Adamston Drive, for which the township pays $41,000 annually. However, due to COVID restrictions during the public health crisis, outreach services have been temporarily moved to the Civic Plaza on Chambersbridge Road in order to maintain adequate social distancing, Soto said. The staff was able to set up temporary office space at the VFW to conduct outreach services, but they had to break the space down every week when the VFW opened up to its members, she said. There is enough space at the Civic (Grant - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 iron forges, sawmills and fisheries. The Township of Brick was created in 1850 at a time when it was made up of small villages - Adamston, Burrsville, Herbertsville, Mantoloking and others. Early businesses in Brick included lumber production, the iron business, such as Butcher’s Forge and Bergen Iron Works, cranberry farming, charcoal and turpentine production and poultry farming. The Laurelton traffic circle, created in 1936, was named after Laurelton Farms, which at the time was the largest poultry farm in the state, which incubated 48,000 eggs at a time and supplied supermarkets in New York City. Most residents did their shopping at general stores located in Laurelton, Herbertsville, Osbornville and Adamston. During his PowerPoint presentation, Donatiello showed before and after photos of some well-known shopping areas in town, including the former Foodtown site. The current reconstruction of the property will house a sports dome and retail stores, but it has been the site of a Wetson’s cheeseburgers, a discount department store called Family Circle, Bradlees, and of course,
Foodtown. A horse farm called Bill’s Ranch, which boarded and rented out horses and ponies, was replaced by Maple Leaf Condominiums on Herbertsville Road. Brandywine Assisted Living on Route 88 West had been R&R Poultry Farm, which sold fresh and barbecued chicken, turkey, ducks, capons and fresh eggs. The aptly-named Town Hall Shoppes at the corner of Brick Boulevard and Cedar Bridge Avenue was the one-time location of Town Hall and the township’s first library. Some of the homes of the township’s founding families were demolished or relocated to make room for strip malls, such as the Emma Havens Young home, located at the Laurelton Circle near the IHop restaurant. Brick had an airport on Drum Point Road in Osbornville, but it was destroyed by a fire in 1953 and owner Bruce Huppert built a housing development in its place, called Sky Manor. In the 1950s, the Garden State Parkway opened, resulting in an inf lux of new residents. General stores were replaced by department stores, supermarkets and specialty shops. In 1958, Brick Plaza opened at the site of a cranberry bog. The nearby Harbor
Freight had been a three-screen movie theater. Recent construction includes a new Wawa convenience store and gas pumps, which displaced the front of the Laurelton Mobile Home Park on Route 88. The nearby Royal Farms replaced Jersey
Paddler which replaced a Sunoco gas station, all located at the same site at the intersection of Route 70 and Route 88. “Since 1850, Brick Township has evolved from the virgin woodlands to the thriving suburban community it is today,” Donatiello said.
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Historian Gene Donatiello speaks about how businesses changed throughout history.
Officials: Don’t Go To Emergency Room Only For COVID Testing
NEW JERSEY – Due to an increase in individuals seeking COVID-19 testing in Emergency Departments, the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Hospital Association are reminding the public that Emergency Departments are for emergencies only. “Seeking non-emergency care such as COVID-19 testing in an Emergency Department diverts critical staff time and resources f rom those with t r ue emergencies,” said Health Commissioner
Judith Persichilli. “Our hospital Emergency Departments are experiencing very high volumes of individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. We understand that people want to be safe and follow our recommendations to get tested for COVID-19, but I want to remind the public that Emergency Departments are for those who need critical, life-saving care.” Individuals with mild symptoms who suspect COVID-19 should visit an urgent
care center, federally qualified health center or contact their primar y care physician. “We need the public’s help to preserve Emergency Department resources for those experiencing emergency illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions including heart attacks and strokes,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathleen Bennett. “New Jersey experienced a high number of deaths at home last year, including people who were facing critical medical issues who waited too long to seek emergency care amid the pandemic. We must not allow concerns about overcrowded Emergency Department to add to that toll of pandemic deaths.” “It is important to seek emergency care when you need it,” Commissioner Persichilli said. “Individuals experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath or
chest pain – which can be symptoms of COVID-19 as well as other critical illnesses – should call 911 or seek care in an Emergency Department. But those seeking testing should find other locations.” The Department is encouraging the public to visit COVID19.nj.gov to find one of the over 1,000 testing locations throughout the state, including free pop-up and county sites, rather than go to an Emergency Department. A new federal COVID-19 surge testing site is to officially open on January 1 at the East Orange Division of Senior Services and will provide free nasal swab PCR testing for up to 1,000 individuals per day. The state also has par t nered with Vault Medical Services to offer free at-home testing and you can visit learn. vaulthealth.com/nj to order your free test.
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Continued From Page 1 Plaza for the outreach staff to conduct one-on-one meetings with seniors who need help in filling out applications for various services, including Meals on Wheels, home care services, Medicare counseling, and others, she said. “It was much more comfortable to be able to have the Civic Plaza space that is more easily accessible to seniors, and it’s easier for them to get to that location,” Soto said. “It’s working out super well.” Some of the classes and programs being offered at the rented VFW space include Stretch and Stronger, aerobics, Zumba, yoga, tai chi, arts and crafts, a multicultural group, a writing club and a book club. “All of those will still be conducted in the new facility,” Soto said. In 2021, the Senior Center served over 2,000 seniors, she added.
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Continued From Page 1 the items are packed in Ziploc bags which the soldiers then reuse. They will work with other military care groups locally. The Knights of Columbus of Marmora, New Jersey sends a check every month. The Gardens of Pleasant
The Brick Times, January 22, 2022, Page 5 “We’re excited about the new center,” Soto said. “I know the seniors are excited. Myself as the director, I’m super excited because I know we could really implement additional things that we weren’t able to, and add things permanently there, like the library area and the computer area, which we were not able to do at the VFW because it is a shared space.” Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the new location gives the seniors a place to call home. “As a tenant at the VFW, we appreciate the partnership and generosity of the VFW over the years,” she wrote in an email. “Our own space gives us the ability to make it a long-term permanent use,” Bergin said. “Sharing space worked, but a place that is designated just for Brick seniors was a goal we had for a long time.” Bergin said the administration hopes to get the space refurbished this year.
Plains supports them as well. They could send about 20 boxes a week, at $20 apiece, so it costs $400 just for shipping, Youmans said. They often get letters of thanks back. One soldier described the unit’s tasks overseeing airborne intelligence missions against the Taliban and Isis. “Your care package helped my team get
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Brick Volunteer Emergency Medical Services building will house the senior center.
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Kim: Pinelands Appointment, Vacant Since 2017, Finally Filled
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced that Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has filled the federal seat on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, after Congressman Kim and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) led a bipartisan letter to the Secretary in May. “I’m proud that the New Jersey delegation, in a bipartisan way, was able to successfully advocate for this appointment,” said Congressman Kim. “The New Jersey Pinelands are a national treasure and it’s important for New Jersey that we have a federally appointed member of the board to ensure the commission can continue to preserve and protect the natural beauty for generations to experience.” Jonathan Meade, Associate Regional Director for Resources, Stewardship, and Science for Interior Region 1 North Atlan-
tic-Appalachian with the National Park Service will serve as the federal representative for the Pinelands Commission The letter was signed on by a number of New Jersey state representatives. It read as follows: As members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, we write to urge you to promptly fill the federal vacancy on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. The Pinelands National Reserve is an often overlooked jewel in New Jersey. Spanning 1.1 million acres and covering 22 percent of New Jersey, the Pinelands is home to 500,000 New Jersey residents, 850 species of plants, and 397 species of animals, including 43 threatened or endangered species. It contains picturesque rivers, forests, public parks, wildlife refuges, farms, and towns. On any given day you will see
families kayaking together, grandparents teaching their grandkids to fish, and students admiring the Pygmy Forest. It truly is a majestic place. The Pinelands is also an economic engine for New Jersey, benefiting the touristry, agriculture, and fishing industries. The Pinelands would not be possible without the work of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. The Commission was founded in 1979 by the State of New Jersey to protect the Pinelands following the establishment of the Pinelands National Reserve by Congress in 1978. By state law, the Pinelands Commission is a 15-member board that consists of seven members appointed by the New Jersey Governor, seven county representatives, and one federal representative appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. For over forty years,
the Commission has worked to ensure the protection of cultural resources for future generations through the implementation of the Comprehensive Management Plan that guides land-use, development, and nat u ral resource protection programs in the Pinelands. Si nce Ma rch 2017, t he Pi nela nd s Commission has not had a federally appointed board member. Filling this seat is vitally important for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to fulfill its mission to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cult u ral resou rces of the Pinelands National Reser ve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose.” We urge you to fill this seat promptly.
Murphy: NJ To Receive $1.1B From Biden’s Infrastructure Law For Bridge Repair WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, to be administered by the Federal Highway Administration, represents the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system – providing $26.5 billion to states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over five years and $825 million for Tribal transportation facilities. The total amount that will be available to states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in Fiscal Year 2022 is $5.3 billion along with $165 million for tribes. The FHWA also published initial guidance on the new program. “The Biden-Harris Administration is thrilled to launch this program to fix thousands of bridges across the country – the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the Interstate highway system,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Modernizing America’s bridges will help improve safety, support economic growth, and make people’s lives better in every part of the country – across rural, suburban, urban, and tribal communities.” “This record amount of funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will allow states and Tribal governments to fix the bridges most in need of repair,”
Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack said. “It will also modernize bridges to withstand the effects of climate change and to make them safer for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Every state has bridges in poor condition and in need of repair, including bridges with weight restrictions that may force lengthy detours for travelers, school buses, first responders or trucks carrying freight,” she added. New Jersey will receive $1.14 billion under the new program to address highway bridge needs. The funding will help improve the condition of about 480 bridges in poor condition and to preserve and improve about 4,500 bridges in fair condition in the state. Nationwide, the Bridge Formula Program is expected to help repair approximately 15,000 bridges. In addition to providing funds to states to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges, the Bridge Formula Program has dedicated funding for Tribal transportation facility bridges as well as “off-system” bridges, locally owned facilities which are those not on the federal-aid highway system. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes an incentive for states to direct the new Bridge Formula Program funds to off-system bridges owned by a county, city, town or other local agency. While states generally must match federal funding with up to 20 percent state or local funding, the guidance issued notes that federal funds
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Man Arrested For Stealing $47K Of Construction Material
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A Jackson man has been arrested and charged with theft after stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of property from a local Construction company, police said. The theft occurred on December 18, 2021 at the Extreme Marine Construction on Princeton Ave. According to police, the suspect had loaded nearly $47,000 worth of aluminum beams onto a flat trailer owned by the business and then removed the trailer with his truck. After gathering numerous anonymous tips from the public, police were able to identify the suspect as 48-year-old John Paul Cottrell Sr. of Jackson.
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On January 6, Cottrell was arrested at his home. He was charged with theft of movable property and lodged in Ocean County Jail. Police said that they discovered additional evidence linking Cottrell to the crime during his arrest. The stolen property has not yet been found and the investigation is still ongoing. The Brick Township Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter, and are asking anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to the investigation that may lead to the stolen property to contact Det. Michael Bennett at 732-262-1122 or mbennett@ brickpd.com.
2022 Animal License Renewals
BRICK – All dogs and cats, 7 months or older, in the Township of Brick must be licensed for 2022 during the month of January. In an effort to minimize crowds, residents are encouraged to apply for licenses by mail this year. If requesting by mail, include the rabies certificate and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. If necessary, you
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2022 Girls Softball & Tee-Ball
BRICK – Registration is now open for the Brick Recreation’s 2022 Girls Softball and Tee-Ball Programs. Softball for girls in grades 3rd to 9 th: Registration includes 12 game season and playoffs, t-shirt and award. There will be assessment tryouts for girls in grades 5th to 9th. All girls will be placed on a team. Tee-Ball for girls in grades K to 2nd: Registration includes 12 game season and
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pensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured. The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
New Year’s Resolutions Are Tough
Dear Joel, Every year I make New Year’s resolutions. I break them every year. Then I feel rotten for not being able to keep them. So, what am I doing wrong? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Answer: There’s a difference between wishing and goal setting. Sometimes people make resolutions that are just too large. The best way is to set small goals and keep adding to your successes each month. You will be amazed at what you can
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all soft sounds that are easy to miss once hearing becomes less acute. Listening to music elevates mood and improves cognition. Hearing your favorite song stimulates memory and creativity, and promotes the release of a feel-good chemical called dopamine. Studies have shown that the type of music is irrelevant as long as you love it. In addition to lifting your spirits, music evokes memories. Recalling events and feelings from the past isn’t just a pleasant experience; it also helps you resist cognitive decline by exercising your brain. Film dialogue, old commercial jingles, and even household noise like a humming refrigerator can also stir those long-slumbering parts of the psyche and help you feel more connected to your world. You may not expect to miss these types of sounds once hearing loss sets in, but they all provide important stimuli that help orient you physically and emotionally. CALL US TODAY! Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Home Remedies Are Handy Right Now
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
As more and more people come down with ailments in their body, they are seeking complimentary ways to treat themselves in order to avoid the hospital. Fears surrounding the coronavirus have made at-home treatments more attractive, and widely sought over the past year. Today’s article will deal with a variety of home remedies. I do want to caution you that I’m not a medical doctor and that you should seek medical attention if your symptoms are serious. In the meantime, here are the best home remedies that are handy: Chicken Legs with Skin - It’s a well-known fact that if you’re sick you sometimes feel better with some chicken broth. Vegetarians can make vegetable broth. There’s no MSG in your homemade broth and it’s instantly soothing! Just simmer the legs in pure water with some carrots, celery, garlic and onion. Speaking of garlic… Garlic - Garlic is best known for its beneficial impact on heart disease, specifically in lowering blood pressure and LDL levels. Emerging studies on viral replication and healing times are proving that allicin (found in garlic) can have a positive effect. Ginger - This is excellent if you feel queasy or nauseous. This can
occur from food poisoning which is going around rampantly! Ginger exerts a positive effect on cytokine balance and oxidative stress. It can down regulate pro-inflammatory pain cytokines. Cayenne - It’s a true story that if you dab your finger into some cayenne pepper, the bleeding will stop pretty instantly. Keep it handy in your spice cabinet. Nano Ionic Facial Steamer - These work well if your nose is stuffed up or you have allergies. They’re also nice if you have an itchy, scratchy throat from post-nasal drip. Even the CDC recommends humidifiers for respiratory problems now. Sold online and at pharmacies nationwide. OTC Medications - In terms of home remedies, you should keep a supply of some over-the-counter medications like a fever reducer, throat lozenges, cough syrup, antihistamines and a nasal decongestant spray. There are other home remedies and spices that you probably have in your home right now which I didn’t cover. I love the useful, inexpensive ways we can tackle discomfort and I’ve written a book about herbs that have centuries of use. You can download your own free copy of my ebook (store.suzycohen. com/herbs) regarding Medicinal Herbs from the Bible, it’s available right now.
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CLASSIFIEDS Seeking Home SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie (732-216-3176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (6)
Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (7)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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 PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (9)
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State: Cost Of COVID Test Kits Soar
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – While the winter wave of COVID-19 continues, people are having trouble finding a place to get tested quickly. They try to buy a home test in a store or online and then get sticker shock when they see how expensive it is. Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck warned that some businesses are inflating their prices of these important items. He announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs has sent more than 50 warning letters to New Jersey pharmacies, supermarkets, and convenience stores war ning that unreasonable inf lation could violate the Consumer Fraud Act. Complaints from customers caused the letters to be sent, but there have not been any legal charges as of yet. “The Murphy Administration continues to take additional actions to ensure
that COVID-19 tests are available and affordable for all New Jersey residents,” Bruck said. “We are informing retailers if consumers are complaining about their prices and making sure they understand that we will not hesitate to take action if their sales practices violate our laws.” Free at-home saliva tests are available for residents, officials said. You have to visit learn.vaulthealth.com/nj A quick search online for the purpose of this article found a kit sold for $24 at Walgreen’s web site and $30 or more at web sites that have unfamiliar and slightly suspicious names. Additionally, fraudulent tests that have not been authorized by the FDA are also being sold, officials warned. Make sure you are buying a brand that is known to have accurate results.
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Police Warn Seniors Of Recent Targeted Scams
By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – Police are urging seniors to be cautious of phone call scams as a recent fraud scheme stole $8,000 from an elderly woman. The victim, who resides in Barnegat, told police that she received a call in December 2021 from a man claiming to be her grandson. This individual told the woman that
he had been arrested after being involved in a car accident in New York City. The story continues with a fake lawyer, who claimed to be representing the grandson, telling the woman that her grandson can be released from jail if she sent a cash payment of $8,000. Not realizing that the entire incident was a fraud, the victim turned over the $8,000
after meeting an individual claiming to be a courier. The victim later talked to family members and discovered her grandson was not arrested and realized she was the victim of a scam. Investigation by Off icers from the Barnegat Township Police Department revealed that similar events had recently
occurred in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, and Nassau County, New York. A joint investigation identified the individuals responsible for the scamming incidents as 34-year-old Jorge Peguero-Mendez and 24-year-old Richard Quinones-Perez, both of the Bronx, New York. The investigation further revealed Peguero-Mendez drove Quinones-Perez to the Ocean County area with the intent to acquire cash from the victim. Both have been charged with Theft by Deception as well as Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception. The two men have yet to be apprehended, and police are warning seniors to be cautions when they receive any type of unusual phone calls asking for money. “These types of incidents should serve as a cautionary tale for all of our senior citizens here in Ocean County, as well as a reminder that unscrupulous individuals are out there just waiting to prey upon the most vulnerable members of our community,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “Please be vigilant in identifying these fraudulent phone calls, and recognize that any phone call or message requesting large sums of cash or wire transfers is likely a scam. These types of calls should be immediately reported to law enforcement.” Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Germain acknowledge the Barnegat Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, United States Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Inspector General, Hopewell Township Police Department, and Nassau County New York Police Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by these particular defendants, or who are in possession of information as to the whereabouts or either suspect, is asked to contact Officer Robert Armstrong of the Barnegat Township Police Department at 609-698-5000. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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Pine Terrace Roadwork To Be Done THESE MINI MUFFINS ARE SO SWEET THEY MIGHT END UP BEING THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE By America’s Test Kitchen
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Eisenhower Drive will be one of the roads that will be improved. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A $408,360 contract has been awarded for roadway resurfacing in the Pine Terrace section of the township to S. Brothers Inc. of South River, NJ. The contract consists of utility trench repairs, milling, paving, minor curbing and driveway repairs along Smith Drive, Smith Circle, Conifer Road, Eisenhower Drive North, Sudbury Road and Parklane Drive, announced Mayor John G. Ducey during the January 11 council meeting. Bid notices went out to 74 prospective bidders from the township bidder’s list, 14 of those picked up bid packages, and seven bids were received.
The prices ranged from the winning low bid to a high bid of $642,192. The other bids fell in the middle, he said. The Pine Terrace area of town is located near the border of Point Pleasant in a neighborhood near St. Martha Roman Catholic Church off Route 88. The start date on the road improvements is not imminent since there has not even been a pre-construction meeting yet, said Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin. Asphalt plant production is intermittent during the winter months since asphalt cannot properly set, mix or cure if the temperature is too cold.
A good snack to keep on hand, these mini muf fins can be stored at room temp for a few days or frozen so you can have them whenever you need them. If muffins are frozen, thaw at room temperature, and then ref resh muf fins by placing them on a rimmed baking sheet and warming them in a 300-degree oven for about 10 minutes. It’s just that easy! Fun f act ! The oldest apple Th er e ar e m an y k i n ds of apples -- from McIntosh to Pink Lady, Fuji to Golden Delicious. Which ones are your favorites? “ Heirloom” apples are apples that have been grown for more than 50 y ears. The oldest k ind of apple, the Decio, is from I tal y. I t dates back m or e than 1,500 years -- a long time ago! A Roman general named Ezio supposedly took it w it h him as he chased Attila the Hun.
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1. Adjust ov en rack to the mi ddl e posi t i on and heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin well with vegetable oil spray. 2 . I n a l a r g e b o w l , w h i sk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk applesauce, melted butter, sugar, cider, and egg until well combined. 4. Add applesauce mixture to flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently stir until just combined and no dr y flour is v isible. Do not overmix. 5. Scoop the batter into each muffin tin cup with 2 spoons (fill muffin cups to the top). Sprinkle the top of the muffins with a little extra sugar. 6 . B ak e u n t i l m u f f i n s a r e APPLESAUCE MINI MUFFINS deep golden brow n and a Makes 24 mini muffins t oot h pi ck i n s er t ed i n t h e center of one muffin comes Vegetable oil spray out clean, 12 to 14 minutes. 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) 7 . P l a ce m u f f i n t i n o n a all-purpose flour cooling rack and let muffins 1 teaspoon baking soda cool for 15 minutes. Gently 1/2 teaspoon salt w i g g l e m u f f i n s t o l oos e n 1/2 teaspoon ground cin- from muffin tin and transfer namon directly to the cooling rack. 1 cup unsweetened apple- Let muffins cool for at least sauce 5 minutes. (For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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