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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society Resident Ruth Leach pictured with her display of Lenox birds.
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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – One resident’s collection of porcelain birds has brought a vibrant aura to the Brick Township Municipal Complex as the community jumps into the spring season. Tucked inside the Municipal Complex is a beautiful display
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case the Brick Township Historical Society maintains. The evergreen case is constantly changing to feature new collections residents in the community have. In the past, the showcase has held items like Christmas nutcrackers, antique purses and hats,
dolls, boats and nautical items, automotive items and more. “So many people admire the showcase,” Peggy Voss from the Brick Township Historical Society said. “People come to me or I’ll go to departments and ask if any has a collection they would
like to display. When I know I have something to put in, I get very excited.” The newest display is a collection of Lenox birds by Brick resident Ruth Leach. These figurines are made out of fine porcelain and Leach has been collecting (Birds - See Page 4)
New Group To Feed Military Families In Need By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Around 30 people, many of whom were owners or operators of local restaurants, recently gathered at Capone’s in Toms River to discuss their strategy in aiding needy military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Cliff Baker of Toms
River is the president of the new organization called Dine On Us and its motto is “Feeding the Need.” His wife Teresa serves as secretary and Troy Swift serves as treasurer. “The American Legion has a list of 125 families who qualify on Fort Dix and Lakehurst that are on food stamps. The American Legion
brings them canned food every week. We want to do more than canned food,” Baker added. The group’s goal is to raise $1,000 per family through donations, f u nd r a isi ng eve nt s and various ongoing programs. The 501(c)3 non-profit also wants to provide gift cards to families with the
message of “Dine On Us from our table to yours, thank you for your service” printed on the card, Baker said. The gift cards would be used at multiple venues of partner agencies. “Our mission is to get 125 of these for April. We would take it to the commander of the Fort Dix base and make sure each family
gets one of these gift cards,” Baker added. “We want to offer them a night out to get off the base as a thank you for their service with the idea that we have your family’s back while you are out protecting ours. We want to take care of our active military families.” It was noted by attendees (Need - See Page 5)
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59 Homes Planned Near Church By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A plan to build 59 homes on about 30 wooded acres owned by Visitation Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Trenton is being planned despite widespread opposition from residents, who want the land to remain in its natural state. The first of what will likely be several Planning Board meetings had to be rescheduled from a February 23rd date and moved to a larger venue because the crowd exceeded the fire code. The rescheduled date was on March 21 when an estimated 200 residents filled the gymnasium at the Civic Center. Texas-based developer DR Horton NJ/PA ℅ Robert Fesco plans to build homes in a development named “The Havens at Metedeconk” that range from 2,600 square feet to 3,200 square feet on the property, which lies east of Laurel Avenue, backs up to the Osbornville Elementary School and borders Breton Woods. The applicant’s engineer Leanne Hoffman provided testimony during the March 21 meeting (Church - See Page 4)
School District Sets $162M Budget By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – At the recent Brick Township Board of Education meeting, members approved a resolution submitting a tentative $162 million budget for the 2022-23 school year. As per state law, New Jersey school districts must present their tentative budgets to the executive county superintendents no later than March 28. Accord i ng t o t he re solut ion , t he $162,098,698 tentative budget will include a tax levy of $118,333,977. “As I stated at last month’s Board meeting, our budget is very simple in that we don’t have much control over revenue sources. Our revenue can only go up $2.3 million with the mandated 2% tax levy cap,” Superintendent (Budget - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 them for years. “I saw an ad for one and I bought it. I ended up buying 15 of them after,” Leach explained. “I love birds. At the time I lived in Lakewood and my kids had given me a beautiful curio cabinet. So, I had a place to put them.” “I’ve been trying to downsize a little bit so I had them all packed up in boxes they came in. But I know Jane Fabach from the
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Continued From Page 1 that focused on stormwater management. Following NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines, the plan calls for five, large-scale infiltration basins that utilize green technology, she said. “In the past we would dig a big hole and put the water there,” Hoffman said. “Now, we infiltrate the water back into the groundwater through the bottom of the basin.” The infiltration basins have a “drain down time” of 27 hours for a 100-year-storm, she added. (This is a storm of the type that should only come along once a century.) Each of the basins would be surrounded by a four-foot high white pvc fence. The original plan called for 72 small-scale, two-foot-deep bio basins on the side of the houses near the common property lines, the engineer said, but they redesigned the plan due to the township’s concerns about maintenance
Historical Society and I don’t remember how we ended up talking about the birds, but she said Peggy would love to have that display. That how they ended up in the showcase,” Leach added. Leach collected a wide variety of different porcelain birds over a 10-year time period, ranging from small intricate birds with flowers to larger ones propped in a nest with eggs. “I’ve had them for about 15 years; a long time,” Leach said. “The first one I purchased was the cardinal. I always loved
cardinals. I had quite a display of birds in my backyard in Lakewood. I don’t really at my house now in Brick, but in my old backyard I had every type of bird. I had a bird feeder and I kept it full for them. I always enjoyed watching them.” “The cardinal started the whole collection. Then I bought some of the more popular birds, but I just loved them I thought they were so pretty,” Leach added. Leach even recalled a time where she would bring home leftover food to feed all the birds in her backyard.
“When I worked in a school kitchen, I got permission to take home the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that didn’t sell and I would give them to the birds. During that I would also have this one squirrel, and if I didn’t have that peanut butter and jelly sandwich, he would jump onto the screen to let me know he was waiting,” Leach said. You can check out Leach’s entire collection of Lenox birds at the display case located inside the Municipal Complex of Brick Township, 401 Chambers Bridge Road.
of the basins. The applicant’s attorney John Giunco said the five large basins and surrounding landscaping would be maintained through a homeowner’s association. Township engineer Elissa Commins asked how there would be a homeowner’s association since there is no pool or clubhouse. “You will establish a homeowner’s association in perpetuity to maintain the stormwater management systems?” she asked. “Is this sustainable?” she asked. Giunco said that is the plan. Part of the stormwater management plan calls for the roads in the development to be made from a porous material with its upkeep becoming the township’s responsibility. Under questioning by Planning Board engineer Brian Boccanfuso, Hoffman admitted she had never used the porous roadway material in other projects. Boccanfuso said the porous roadway would eventually become less efficient and would create maintenance issues.
The homes would be located in the R-15 zone, meaning the minimum lot size for each home is required to be 15,000 square feet, which they are. All corner lots are 17,250, Hoffman said. Hoffman said the homes would create 21.4 percent of impervious lot coverage where 55 percent is permitted. “If a developer wanted to, they could double the size of the house and could build much larger homes on the lots,” she said. Boccanfuso said that in a few years as homeowners add decks, patios and pools, the impervious coverage could be increased and exceed what is allowed. “[The plans] for impervious lot coverage is not a clear and accurate depiction, it’s a real concern,” he said. Township planner Tara Paxton agreed. “The reality is, there will be more than 21 percent impervious coverage within a few years of this development being completed,” she said. “You are designing for the minimum
- we’re asking you to design for more than the minimum.” Paxton asked the board engineer how much more impervious coverage the stormwater basins could handle. Boccanfuso said there is no simple answer, “but not a tremendous amount…they don’t over-design a basin, so there’s not a lot of wiggle room there.” Attorney Giunco said the applicant’s design meets the criteria of the stormwater management ordinance. According to the website of the Church of the Visitation, the church will continue to operate. It is selling off unused acreage for two purposes: They have been paying taxes on land they don’t need and they want to build a Faith Formation Center on land they will continue to own. The hearing for the application will continue at a special meeting planned for Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Plaza on Chambers Bridge Road.
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Continued From Page 1 that with the summer season approaching, other revenue generating opportunities and venues would open up for fundraising efforts. One location mentioned was the boardwalk of Seaside Heights. Partner businesses such as Bum Rogers in Seaside Park, Hanger 21 in Lakehurst, Capone’s in Toms River, Spicy’s in Seaside Heights, Four Seasons Diner and Burger 25 in Toms River and others present committed to the organization’s mission. Baker was more than pleased with the turnout of the meeting. He was surrounded by family members, close friends and many who worked with him before with his prior non-profit organization and who pledged to support his efforts with the new group and its mission. “We love to brainstorm and get everyone’s opinion and ideas. We love going back and forth so throw your ideas at us.”
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Continued From Page 1 Thomas Farrell said at the March 15 Board of Education meeting. Included in the 2022-23 budget is $142,790,15 of total general fund expenditures. Compared to the previous year, it is a decrease of about 3%. The resolution states that the district is
The Brick Times, March 26, 2022, Page 5 Baker and many others who are serving in key roles within the new group have served in the military. He noted that the new logo that was designed for the group helped to “bring us all back together again. It brought us back as family. This feels warm. It feels good and it just feels right.” Fundraising and other organization division leaders were named during the meeting. The group is also looking to partner up with a job fair event. Baker stressed that “we have set a goal of creating three separate occasions for our 125 active military families who are living at a poverty level and on government assistance programs like food stamps with $300 worth of gift cards each time. After our initial delivery of our gift cards at the end of April, we will immediately start collecting for our second phase - A Night on the Boardwalk. These gift cards will focus on beach and Boardwalk related activities.”
“Then we will collect for to create a wonderful Christmas and wish list toys for all the active military children,” he added. The Board of Directors includes Chrissy Piga, Rick Papsin, Steve Vetter, Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi and Mike Ferraro among others. The gathering served not only as a planning session
expecting $18.7 million in special revenues for 2022-23, a $7.2 million increase from 2021-22. This tentative budget report was declared days after Governor Phil Murphy proposed a spending plan that would increase funding to New Jersey public schools by $650 million. However, this was after the state Department of Education said the district was facing a $4.7 million cut from state aid for
the 2022-23 school year. The district is set to receive $17,174,293 in aid, which is over $4 million less compared to the previous year of $21.9 million. This will be the fifth year of state aid cuts due to the S-2 bill. The law states that those districts who are not paying their “fair share” of property taxes will have their state aid slashed. Local towns have been fighting to get this funding
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the new organization Dine On Us gather at Capone’s of Toms River recently as a planning/formation meeting.
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Rep. Kim Announces Millions In Funding For Ocean County Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after the American Rescue Plan became law, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced that Burlington and Ocean County have received $5.4 million from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) that provides students with the internet service, laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment necessary for their education. “While the COVID pandemic taught us a lot about our healthcare system, it also highlighted that many students across our district don’t have access to the internet at home, and are struggling to study outside of school,” said Congressman Kim. “With this money, libraries and school districts are helping students across Burlington and Ocean Counties get online to study, do research, and do homework outside of their school buildings. These funds are helping
break down barriers for the next generation of American leaders, and I couldn’t be happier to be bringing $5.4 million back home to help New Jersey students.” The ECF program, which was created as part of the American Rescue Plan, helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the internet at home, allowing them to take advantage of online learning and do their homework. Known as the “homework gap,” students who lack access to the internet at home often fall behind their peers as curriculums and educational opportunities rely more and more on the ability to conduct online research and connect to the web. “The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund program has been an indispensable resource during a challenging time,” said Toms River Regional Schools Interim Superintendent Stephen Genco. “The American Rescue Plan overall, and specifically
the Emergency Connectivity Fund, has enabled us to implement prevention and mitigation strategies, and ensure that there are no obstacles for any student to learn and engage, complete homework, and remain academically on track. For a district like ours, which serves 14,500 students with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, this program and its funding has no doubt served its mission to close learning gaps, and we’re beyond grateful.” “The FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund is ensuring that every student can learn with the latest technology both at school and at home, effectively helping to close the digital divide for our school community,” said Willingboro School District Supervisor of Technology and Data Analysis, Dr. Phillip Crisostomo. “We are now able to replace Chromebooks that had been considered ‘end of life’ with brand new devices to ensure a continuity of learning
when students leave school at the end of each day. I’m grateful to Congressman Kim for his steadfast support of Willingboro schools and students.” The ECF Program helps cover costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons. The schools and libraries in Ocean County that received funding from the ECF program include: • Barnegat Township School District $300,990 • Cent ral Regional School Dist r ict $264,000 • Ocean Gate School District $46,080 • Stafford Township School District $163,381.15 • Toms River Regional School District $1,657,817.70
Permanent Housing Coalition Wants To Partner With Landlords
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Everyone’s An Expert I h a ve t o a d m i t I have the most brilliant friends. I open up Facebook, and it’s a treasure trove of knowledge. My friends are experts on COVID, race relations, geopolitical disputes and more. All that genius is right at my fingertips! I’m so blessed. In fact, some of them excel in many f ields. They already knew everything there is to know about vaccines, and this month, they know ever ything there is to know about the Ukraine. Their cognitive capacity knows no bounds! They are truly savants, in that they don’t even have to work in their field to be experts. They ca n k now ever y th i ng there is to know about censorship, fossil fuels AND the voting rights m ove m e nt s i n G e o rgia. Meanwhile, they are spending 40 hours a week at a job that has nothing to do with any of that. Plus commute. Plus watching TV shows that they constantly post about. How, I wonder, do they find the time to learn so much? How did they memor ize the Bill of Rights and the associated legal precedents? When did they interview
all the pertinent voices to understand the many nuances of gender roles in modern society? Did they have their scientific research peer reviewed like other scientists? That’s truly amazing, because usu ally all I have time for is a meme or a short video where someone blabbers one side of an argument for a few seconds. But, I never feel like I have the full information to really understand a topic from something as obviously biased as that. Even when I watch the news, I’m often only hearing one side, so where do they get all the different sides of a story? Personally, I always thought that to be an expert, you have to study a field for a number of years. Not only that, but you really have to live and breathe it. You can’t just read about science, for example, you have to do science to really understand it. I never thought that just being alive and being somewhat interested in a topic made me an expert on anything. But I guess I’m not an expert on how to be an expert. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor Representative Democracy Wins Over OC Democratic Boss Sunday, March 13 was the Ocean County Democratic Committee Meeting and the annual Mini-Convention to nominate County and Congressional candidates to appear on the PARTY “line” for the Primary ballot in June, and it was quite an example of the PEOPLE demanding democracy. The Democratic leadership sent out notice of the meeting and most Committee members received a postcard less than a week before the meeting. Also contained in this notice was an amendment to be voted on at this meeting. This amendment was to allow Vote by Mail (VBM) to be used for the election of the Democratic leadership, currently led by one of New Jersey’s infamous “bosses.” After reading the amendment, it seems like déjà vu going back 12 years when Wyatt Earp did the same thing with extending the term of County Committee members and leadership from 2 years to 4 years. He sent short notice out about the meeting, including the fact that we would be voting on this amendment at the meeting/mini-convention. It’s very sad that he didn’t learn from that past experience where he failed to give members enough time to understand and digest all the implications of pushing through and fast tracking such an important amendment. This current VBM amendment has so many loopholes and dangerous precedents that utilizing this voting method for a “Party” election – being controlled by the current leadership from the creation of the ballot to the counting and announcing the results - opens up so many opportunities for fraud and deception. It’s like putting the fox in the
hen house. I am very concerned by the rushing through the voting of this amendment, just as they did in 2010 with the extension of the terms for Cou nt y Com m it tee members and leadership to 4 years. It should be noted that according to the NJ Statute in Title 19 pertaining to Party leadership elections, they should occur every year not every four years. I think we should have three meetings on this proposed amendment before adopting it. The first meeting should be the presentation of this amendment and the formation of a committee to develop the iron-clad procedures and sending out a draft document to members; the second meeting should be that the appointed committee present their results to the membership and take some feedback from the members; and the third meeting could be reviewing the agreed-upon document and voting on the amend ment. That’s what a responsible organization would do. This is such a dangerous change to our process that I think it deserves the time for the membership to understand all the implications. They, on the other hand, think anonymity will be preser ved, but they are still in control and we all know that transparency hasn’t been a strength of the Ocean County Democratic organization. The scenario stated above is NOT what happened this past Sunday. We were not willing to just vote for this amendment without adequate vetting and many committee members had valid questions. As a result, the Chairman kept pushing back on us until a motion was made to table the discussion for a future date with follow-up containing air-tight procedures and controls before we would vote on such a major change in how we do business. Leadership must
understand that gone are the days of backdoor deals and ruling over political fiefdoms within our local Democratic organizations. It should also be noted that Wyatt used so much time in the beginning of the meeting to bring up lots of folks to sing his praises, that there wasn’t enough time for the candidates to present themselves to the Committee members. The Chair of the NJ State Democratic Committee, LeRoy Jones, also was in attendance. This was very embarrassing for both the candidates and the Committee membership and maybe even the State Democratic Chair. Anyone who makes the mistake of trying to characterize us as a marginalized group of dissidents is sorely mistaken. WE are the majority. We must continue to fight for participatory democracy within our County Committee. We are committed to winning this fight and our victory on Sunday is just a start. Marianne P. Clemente President, Barnegat Democrat Club County Committee Member
TNR Not A Good Way To Deal With Strays Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a previous article called “Volunteers Give “Purrfect” Help To Feral Felines.” Tr a p - Ne u t e r- R e t u r n (TNR) does not reduce or control the feral cat population. Research has shown that unless more than 75% of the fertile population of a municipality or county is fixed annually (not 75% of a colony here or there), then no reduction will occur. The programs that have had the most resources (for example, county-wide programs in Florida and California) did not even approach 10%. In the article, the writer
refers to a parade of felines that met the feeder at her car. A parade (read that as hoard) of cats congregating outside is detrimental to wildlife and public health. For every outdoor cat, 21 to 55 wild birds will perish annually. Add to that many more small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Domestic cats are the leading direct human-related cause of wild bird and small mammal mortality, yet ironically, what is discussed in the article is predation of cats by coyotes. If this is a concern, subjecting domestic cats to living under these and other hazardous conditions cannot be humane. Domestic cats are the leading domestic animal carrier of rabies. Attracting every nearby rabies-vector raccoon and skunk that gets a whiff of the bounty of cat food provided is not in the best interest of public health or wild animals that will become habituated to humans. If during a pandemic, we still do not understand the importance of preventative and sound, evidence-based practices regarding matters of public health, we never will. Releasing sterilized cats and feeding them so they exist at densities beyond the environmental carrying capacity of any natural mammalian predator is neither sustainable nor effective. That simply turns an area into one giant litter box. Domestic cats are great companion animals, but they should not be sustained in hoards outdoors. Individuals often dump unwanted pets at colonies. TNR enables abandonment and the cycle continues. Adopt ion a nd cont ai nment, or euthanasia if the cats are unable to be adopted or contained, are better and more compassionate choices. Linda Cherkassky NJ
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BMHS Wins Mayor’s Mock Trial Competition
BRICK – Congratulations to Brick Memorial High School, this year’s winner of the Mayor’s Mock Trial Competition! On March 14, Brick Township and Brick Memorial High Schools competed in the annual Mayor’s Cup Mock Trial. Brick Me-
morial were finalists in the Ocean County Mock Trial Competition but were defeated in the final round by MATES. “It’s great to see such spirited competition amongst some of our brightest young minds,” Mayor Ducey said.
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JUNE 12 & 16 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW In Full Bloom
$134/pp Enjoy a beautiful day in the heart of Philladelpia and Experience the Annual flower show outdoors at your leisure. Includes a premium box lunch with a drink & Private event seating under a tent. JUNE 17-20 4 DAY BALLOONS OVER VERMONT
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JULY 6 FUNNY GIRL ON BROADWAY $169/pp JULY 10 MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Starring Billy Crystal $281/pp JULY 27 MOULIN ROUGE ON BROADWAY $163/pp JULY 31 ABBA THE CONCERT a Tribute to ABBA $139/pp AUG. 10 MUSIC MAN ON BROADWAY starring Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster $189/pp AUG. 15-17 3 DAY LAKE GEORGE & SARATOGA SPRINGS $639/pp Dbl.Occ 2 Nights Hilton Inn Saratoga Springs, Polynesian Tiki Dinner Show, Luncheon Cruise on Lake George, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Racing Museum and much more.
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SEPT. 11 THE GOLDEN BOYS starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell $188/pp At American Music Theater. Includes Orchestra seat and Lunch before show.
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Annual PBA Awards Dinner
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Jersey Shore Animal Center’s Spring “Fur” Paws Gift Auction BRICK – The Jersey Shore Animal Center will be hosting their spring “Fur” Paws Gift Auction on May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2491 Hooper Avenue, Brick. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each (add $5 at the door) and available starting February 21. First 25 bidding tickets free with paid
admission. Cash 50/50. Complimentary tea, coffee and desserts. Kitchen open for food purchases. Alcohol free event/ no access to on premise bar. You must be 18 years or older. For more information, visit JerseyShoreAnimalCenter.org or call 732-9201600 ext.206.
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2022 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule Announced
BRICK – The 2022 Spring Leaf Collection begins on April 4. Collection is done in accordance to the recycling schedule. The schedule for this year is as follows:
• If your recycling day is Wednesday, your collection period is April 4 to April 6. • If your recycling day is Thursday, your collection period is April 7 to April 11. • If your recycling day is Friday, your collection period is April 12 to April 14. • If your recycling day is Monday, your collection period is April 15 to April 19. • If your recycling day is Tuesday,
your collection period is April 20 to April 22. Have your leaves at your curbside by 6 a.m. on the first day of your collection period. Only leaves in bags will be collected. Bags must not weigh more than 50 lbs. each. Do not put branches, twigs or debris in bags. Leaves can be brought to the Brick Public Works Recycling Center anytime during regular hours (Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Leaves can also be brought to the Public Works Recycling Center during any regular hours of business and the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood.
The Business Brew, A Networking Breakfast
BRICK – Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Networking Breakfast on April from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Make new contacts and grow your business while enjoying a delicious hot breakfast! Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Town Square
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Brick Township Green Fair
BRICK – Save the date! Brick’s annual Green Fair will be held on May 21 outdoors at the Herbertsville Farm/Anstett Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation
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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─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – On March 11, students from Lake Riviera Middle School took a field trip to visit Mayor Ducey at Town Hall. The students had a special surprise when our Police Officers stopped by to meet them.
Sports Saturdays Offered For Children Ages 9-12
BRICK – The Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition is hosting the Sports Saturdays program for Township Youth ages 9 to 12. The program will be held on Saturdays from March 19 through June 11 from 8 a.m.- to 12 p.m. at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Sports Saturday connects drug use prevention with enhancement of fitness
levels, sports training, food nutrition, development of leadership qualities, problem solving and other pro-social behaviors. Participation in Sports Saturday is free. Each Saturday is a stand-alone session; you do not have to register for every Saturday. For more information, email bwhite@bricktownship.net.
UGLY HOMES WANTED FOR TELEVISION PROGRAM IN THIS AREA We need 30 Ugly Homes with Ugly Kitchens, Bathrooms, Siding, Window, etc., inside or outside that need fixing or Remodeling. We will Repair and Remodel them and shoot video for training film and future TV show on Home Remodeling Work. MUST SIGN RELEASE, for purpose of filming job! This must be a complete remodeling job, not just patch up work. This remodeling is to be specially priced out work, with compensation back to the homeowner for signed release. SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE!
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Around The Jersey Shore Free Paper Shredding Days Coming To Your Town
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COU NTY – You can safely shred and recycle your documents at special events throughout the county. The locations will be open through their allotted time or until the tr uck is full. All of the documents will be destroyed conf identially on site. Keep i n mi nd, this is for residents only; businesses are not allowed. Stay in your vehicle at all times. Residents are allowed to bring a maximum of f ive f ile boxes or clear bags (no black bags). You are welcome to bring re-useable containers. This is only for paper, not books or junk mail. You can’t bring batteries, elect ronics, photos, x-rays, or CDs. If you bring unacceptable items, the entire load might be rejected. You don’t have to live in the town in order to bring your documents there. You just have to live in Ocean County. Barnegat: Sat u rday, September 24, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 5 Lippencott Avenue Beachwood: Sat u rd ay, October 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex lot, 1600 Pinewald Road Berkeley: Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. until noon in the recycling center lot, 630 Pinewald-Keswick Road Brick: Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the public works yard, 836 Ridge Road
Jack son: Sat u rd ay, Ju ne 4, f rom 9 a.m. until noon, in the rear lot of the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway Lacey: Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center lot, 820 Municipal Lane Lakewood: Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until noon at the public works yard, 1 America Avenue Little Egg Harbor: Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the community center lot, 319 W. Calabreeze Way Manchester: Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the soccer f ield at 101 S. Colonial Drive Point Pleasant Borough: Sat urday, June 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the high school’s rear lot, 2300 Panther Path Seaside Park: Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the parking lot at S. Bayview Avenue and 14 th Avenue Ship Bot tom: Sat u rday, October 1, f rom 9 a.m. u ntil noon, at the municipal boat ramp, W 10 th Street and Shore Avenue Stafford: Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 370 Haywood Road Toms R iver: Fr iday, May 20, f rom 9 a.m. until noon, at the River wood parking lot, 250 River wood Drive Waretown: Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex, 50 Railroad Avenue
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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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Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yardto-table superstars to help support healthy hearing. Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss. Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate. It’s rich in a wealth of nutrients including po-
tassium, an important mineral for regulating blood and tissue fluid levels — including in the inner ear, which plays an important role in hearing and balance. 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. Le Prell CG, et al. Free Radical Scavengers, Vitamins A, C, and E, Plus Magnesium Reduces Noise Trauma. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1950331/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *Shargorodsky J, et al. A Prospective Study of Vitamin Intake and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2853884/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *†Arda HN, et al. The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Tinnitus. Otology & Neurotology. https://journals.lww.com/otology-neurotology/Abstract/2003/01000/The_Role_of_ Zinc_in_the_Treatment_of_Tinnitus.18. aspx. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Unusual Health Benefits Of Eucalyptus Leaves By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
To me, eucalyptus oil is one of the best essential oils you’ll ever find. It has so many uses. If you don’t want a little bottle of this, I suggest the plant leaves that are sold in a bunch. You can get them dried or fresh, and you can shower with them! The compound that does the work in eucalyptus is called “1,8-cineole” and it breaks up mucus and reduces spasms in the respiratory tract. This compound has proven clinical efficacy for many diseases including bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Did you know eucalyptus oil is one of the main ingredients in the most famous product called Vicks® VapoRub? This is an over-the-counter drug that contains a lot of camphor and some eucalyptus too, which treats cough, and muscle/joint pain. There are many other topical products sold online today that contain similar active ingredients. As for the beautiful plant itself, you can buy a bundle easily. I received a eucalyptus flower bouquet from a friend for the sole purpose of hanging it in the shower! She sent it to me for this very purpose. The hot steam from the shower helps activate and release eucalyptus oil compounds especially the 1,8-cineole. If this is too strong for you, or unpleasant, but you still want the benefits of this breathing compound, then just put 5 or 10 drops in a large bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the aroma for about 10 minutes. Finally, you can 10 - 20 drops in the bathtub, or you can use a carrier oil like coconut oil to rub some on your skin.
The health benefits of 1,8-cineol found in eucalyptus may help with: • Relieve chest tightness and congestion • Promotes feelings of relaxation • Ease breathing • Reduce sinus inflammation • Help a stuffy nose • Helps with allergies • Improve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis • Anxiety and tension Aside from the respiratory benefits that are well documented, 1,8-cineol has been shown to help relieve pain in people who underwent knee surgery. It also can help with sinus headaches and possibly even certain forms of heart disease and skin cancer! These unusual benefits speak to the power of the plant, and even though we need more studies and data, it’s still good news! One fun fact about eucalyptus is that it’s a natural bug repellant! Bees and butterflies don’t like it. Luckily, the flowers don’t have actual petals, but rather hundreds of stamens so it can self-pollinate without the need for natural bug pollinators. Incorporating eucalyptus is easy. It can be found in many products, including herbal teas, decongestants, cough suppressants, mouthwash and dental formulas, skin care products, natural candles, special infused Epsom bath salts, and muscle rubs. If you make changes to your daily health regimen, always ask your doctor if it’s right for you. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com
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POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission planted eight trees as part of their “Nominate Your Block” program. Due to the tremendous response to the fall program, several fall block nominations will be carried over and evaluated for a spring planting. The commission will also be accepting new block nominations for their spring 2022 planting. If you want to nominate your block for free street trees in 2022, contact Louise Stillufsen with your address, email and phone. Send your nomination to Louise at lstillufsen@gmail.com or text 732773-1291 by January 20.
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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 can renew in person at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exact change, check or credit (no American Express). For more information including fees, visit bricktownship.net/index.php/departments/ township-clerk and go to Animal Licensing.
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Seeking Home Looking to Purchase - Two bedroom, 2 bath home with garage. Surrey Downs or any senior housing. Low to mid 200,000, any location. Call 732-678-3880. (14) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-216-3176, Email: cr@exit109.com. (18)
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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18) 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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18) 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) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11) 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)
Help Wanted 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) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (17) Looking To Hire Someone For A Janitoral Position - Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 12 p.m, Monday Through Friday. Please send resume to admin@holidayheights.com, or call 732-244-8686 extension 210. (14) Change Lives. Build Futures. Become a Direct Support Professional! Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/ FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful. All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement! Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Quality Assurance Supervisor for Renaissance Lakewood LLC in Lakewood, NJ. Review & assess mfg batch records, testing results & deviations, CAPA & change control reports for compliance w/ cGMP & co. procedures. Write & review cGMP procedures & report periodic qlty metrics. Release drug products & components & container-closures. Process, investigate & follow-up on product complaints. Provide qlty oversight during all mfg operations. Min. Reqmts: Bachelor's deg. in a Natural Sci or closely rltd field + min. 3 yrs exp in job offrd or rltd in pharmaceutical industry in Qlty Systems or Qlty Assurance envrmt. Employer will also accept Bachelor's deg. in Pharmaceutical Mfg. Mail resume to: Heather Colianni, Sr. Manager, HR, Renaissance Lakewood, LLC, 1200 Paco Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. (15) AID/COMPANION NEEDED - Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (14) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)
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March 27 through April 2, 2022 Spring Rummage Sale, Friday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2 - 9a.m. -1p.m. Bag Sale. 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. For info, call: 732-349-8155, email: Office@fumctr.com. (15)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)
Services FREE ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING WORK - 25+ years experience, I n t e r i o r / E x t e r i o r, R e a s o n a ble prices and nice work, Leave message 732-907-0820. (14) C.B.J. Home Improvements Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060. (17) 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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)
House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943. (32) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732350-4427 for more information. All ages welcome. (19)
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MASTER GARDENER - Experienced 30+ years. Advises/coaches homeowners, seniors, DIYS . Planting Design, Container & Flower Gardens Maintenance, Organic Plant Care. Save $$$ Revitalize Garden Plants. Free Phone Consult - Joseph 732-232-8144 . (18)
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. (19)
Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (14) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609. (18)
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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000. Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured. (18)
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Around The Jersey Shore Get Your Special Library Card Featuring “Baby Yoda”
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to announce the arrival of a new limited edition library card design featuring “Baby Yoda,” also called “Grogu” or “The Child,” the breakout star of the Disney+ hit series “The Mandalorian.” Cards, for new and existing Library members, will be available at all 21 Ocean County Library branches and reading centers beginning March 28. In addition to spotlighting the beloved character, the card features an easy-toread, enlarged-font barcode number on the opposite side. The card design is part of American Library Association’s READ® campaign which, for more than three decades, has featured celebrities, musicians, award-winning authors and illustrators who have lent their star power to support America’s libraries. They hope you will join this spring at the Ocean County Library to enjoy their new programs and services and to pick up your new Baby Yoda library card. Keep up with library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Schedule For Hazardous Materials Disposal
LAKEWOOD – Phil Roux, the Lakewood Tow n sh ip d i re ct or of P ubl ic Works, has announced the date of the 2022 residential household hazardous waste disposal program, sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Solid Waste Management. Lakewood residents can dispose of household hazardous waste in Lakewood, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakewood Public Works, 1 America Way only by registering online. Visit co.ocean.nj.us/recycle online to register for a time slot. Other locations in Stafford and Manchester tow nships also available to Ocean County residents. Proof of residency, driver’s license or tax bill, is required. Household hazardous waste in their original containers except for oil and gasoline includes aerosols, auto products, cleaning products, chemicals/pool chemicals, fire extinguishers, gasoline,
herbicides and pesticides, mercury-containing devices, paint thinners, polyurethanes and polishes, propane tanks, strains and varnishes. The limit is 200 lbs. of dry materials and 20 liquid gallons. No containers larger than five gallons will be accepted. Materials that are not acceptable this April are asbestos, batteries, construct ion debr is, elect ron ics, explosives including boat f lares, infectious waste, motor oil, medication, needles, syringes, oxygen tanks, paint and paint cans, radioactive materials, smoke detectors, unidentif iable chemicals. (Batteries, electronics, motor oil, paint and paint cans will be accepted in a special waste program Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) For other household hazardous waste d isp osal d at e s a nd locat ion s, v isit co.ocean.nj.us/recycle (right side). For more information, call Lakewood Public Works at 732-905-3405 or 732-506-5047. Email ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us.
Annual Chili Supper
POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is hosting their Annual Chili Supper on March 19 at 6 p.m. Gather your family and friends for an enjoyable evening of good food & entertainment. The menu will be choice of beef or vege-
tarian chili, soup, salad and dessert. Tickets are $20 per person and are available by contacting Jean Blaha at 848-219-2555 (leave a message) or jmblaha1508@gmail.com. Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant located at 513 St Louis Avenue Point Pleasant Beach.
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Around The Jersey Shore Exit 82 Theatre Re-Opens Studio Theater Downtown With 2022 Season
TOMS RIVER – Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to reopen their Studio Theater with a full 2022 season including musicals, plays, children’s programming, community nights, concerts, and more playing throughout the year. Kicking off the Main Stage season, Exit 82 will feature Broadway’s Musical Comedy: FIRST DATE playing March 18 to 27. When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Can this couple turn what could be an all-too-familiar dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Up next, the theater will host the 4th annual Toms River Pride celebration on June 11. In addition to the street festival, the Main Stage and Studio Theater will be packed with entertainment all day. This summer, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning show, RENT, will play July 21 to 31. Set in the East Village of New York City, this beloved musical is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Rounding out the mainstage season, the murder mystery comedy CLUE will run
October 14 to 23. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery! For the best pricing and VIP treatment, subscription packages are now on sale! Since the theater industry shut down in 2020, Exit 82 has been slowly opening its doors back up, providing innovate, high quality and safe theatre to the community. Exit 82 Theatre Company produced a multi-venue, masked concert of The Rocky Horror Show in October 2021 and a pandemic-set original comedy, Julia Caesar, safely in masks at the Studio Theater in spring 2021. In the summer of 2021, the tribal rock musical, HAIR was produced at the Barnegat Bay Eco-center in Toms River, providing a full-scale musical production experience in an outdoor setting. After consistently adapting to various restrictions, the Studio Theater can finally re-open to produce a complete season. The Exit 82 Studio Theater is located at 73 Main Street in downtown Toms River. Tickets and subscription packages are available online at exit82theatre.com.
Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally
OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.
Institutionally Accredited by ABHES. Financial Aid available for those who qualify.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 26 - Apr 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hope springs eternal. You may be determined to stop hibernating and break out of your cave as spring arrives. Loved ones and friends could agree in the week ahead that it is time to try something different. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be ready to join new friends and old companions on a more productive path as this week unfolds. Some new acquaintances may only remain in your circle for a short time, but they may offer fresh insights. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check messages and conversations for hidden meanings. Some people might say exactly what they mean but others could offer more cryptic signals. In the week ahead, your perceptions may be sharper than usual. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Appreciate the hard work that must be exerted to live up to ideals and reach your goals. You may be all business when dealing with financial matters but still be compassionate towards someone in need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may prefer facts rather than fantasies. Do not let criticisms be personally hurtful. You will possess a sharper competitive edge in the upcoming week if you’re part of a group of likeminded individuals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seeing is believing. It may be difficult to perceive the road clearly if you are blinded by wishful thinking. In the week ahead, test out theories before you put them into action and listen to the advice of wise companions and partners.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are stimulated by people who are familiar with the latest discoveries and technologies. New friends could influence how you choose to handle family issues in the week to come. Recognize any problems so you can fix them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Press the pause button on your decisions. Someone might be friendly or flatter you in the week to come, but this does not mean that you should pursue them romantically. Think things through before acting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy some mental challenges or puzzles to exercise your mind. In the coming week, you may need to come up with innovative ideas to solve problems at work. Brainstorm solutions with savvy people. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may glow with enhanced mojo. Hang out with talented individuals and find yourself in lofty circles. Money may feel a bit tight, so avoid making rash financial decisions or impulsive purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might jump the gun or feel that someone else is making an inconvenient spur-of-the-moment decision. Don’t let a minor misunderstanding drive a wedge between you and your loved ones in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The mind operates as a magnet that attracts things and people of similar vibration. Positive, contented, uplifting and encouraging words will bring people together. Focus on sound principles to guide your life.
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SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD Serves 2
Recipe note: If you don’t have Persian cucumbers (the small ones), you can use one larger Eng lish cucumber, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into three equal lengths (but it will be harder to smash). 5 (3-ounce) Persian cucumbers 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1. Place cucumbers in a bag and seal. Smash with a skillet until each cucumber is flattened and split into 3 or 4 spears. 2. Place a colander in a bowl. Tear cucumber spears into sm al l pi eces and pl ace i n colander. Add salt to cucumbers and toss to combine. Let cucumbers sit for at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes. 3. While cucumbers sit, stir vinegar, soy sauce, oil and sugar in a second bowl using a wooden spoon until sugar has dissolved. 4. Transfer drained cucumber s to t he bowl w it h t he dressing and stir to combine. Discard drained liquid. Sprinkle cucumbers with sesame seeds.
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