The BRICK Times Vol. 22 - No. 7
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─Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn Neighbors of the proposed development got a look at the plan. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A fourth Planning Board hearing for an application to build 59 homes on some 30 acres of wooded land, owned by Visitation Roman Catholic Church and the Trenton Diocese, focused on stormwater management for the site.
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Through a DNA test, Kate discovered she had two half-brothers. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Imagine being an only child for your entire life, but then suddenly discover you have not one, but two brothers? Brick Township resi-
dent Kate Booth shared her story about meeting her brothers for the first time and how they changed her life. Kate grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and moved to Brick
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Township in 2007. All her life, she was an only child who didn’t know much about her birth father. She had her mother, and during her teenage years is when a stepfather became
present in her life. She shared how her mother passed in 2007 due to cancer and her stepfather suddenly passed in 2016.
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Fundraiser Might Break World Record
By Bob Vosseller PINE BEACH – A borough woman wants to set a record on the river while supporting a cause close to her heart. She needs the support and help of other people, however. At least 329 of them. Sandy Rinderer has come up with a fun activity with the official name of “Paddle For The Bay” to
raise funds for Save Barnegat Bay. The idea is to gather more than 329 kayaks/ boats, (the record number set in Poland) along the river in Pine Beach on August 20. Registration is online only and the boat fee is $10. “The challenge date is Saturday, August 20, rain or shine. Boat number pick up is at Avon
Beach, Pine Beach. This is not a race and not a mass start so participants can start 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To paddle one mile loop takes approximately 25 minutes,” Rinderer said. “As a lifetime resident of Ocean County, born at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and fortunate to ( Record- See Page 6)
─Photo courtesy New Jersey Governor’s Office Students and teachers of the Lake Riviera Middle School Green Team were recognized for the climate change project. ─Photo courtesy Mindy D’Addario This launch point along the river in Pine Beach will provide entry for more than 329 boats as part of a record-breaking event and fundraiser for Save Barnegat Bay.
By Alyssa Riccardi recognized by state ofBRICK – Students and ficials for their climate teachers of the Green action project involvTeam at Lake Riviera ing reusable bottles. Middle School have been ( Students- See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 After seeing their school’s recycling bins filled with plastic water bottles, they wanted to make a change. Through their climate action project, the Lake Riviera Green Team learned how plastic production is connected to climate change. They also learned how plastic is made from fossil fuels and emits greenhouse gases through all stages of its life cycle. Knowing this information, the group created a video urging fellow students to replace any single-use water bottles with reusable bottles and thermoses. The message spread th roughout the school, inspiring a lot of the community to make the switch. In addition, the Green Team sold reusable water bottles to offer an alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. Recently, their efforts were recognized beyond just the school. The Lake Riviera Green Team was awarded second place among middle schools in the NJ Student Climate Challenge. The contest encourages students in both middle and high school to create a project addressing a cause or impact of climate change. The contest also asks students to make a short digital story video in order to share what they’ve accomplished.
On June 8, an awards ceremony was hosted by the Drumthwacket Foundation with Tammy Murphy, New Jersey’s f irst lady. T he Lake R iviera G reen Tea m pla ced se cond i n t he m idd le school category which earned them a $1,000 school grant for future work. Lake Riviera Middle School was the only Ocean County school to receive recognition for their NJ Student Climate Challenge action project. “It is an honor to join these bright young minds tonight as we celebrate their hard work on the NJ Student Climate Challenge action projects,” said Mur phy, who ser ves as president of the Drumthwacket Foundation. “New Jersey is the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change education across its K-12 lear ni ng st andards, giving every student the opportunity to study and understand the climate c r isis by e qu ip pi ng t he m w it h t he critical knowledge and skills to combat climate change. Let these projects show that our state, and the world, are in good hands with the generations of climate leaders who will come from New Jersey.” The Lake Riviera Green Team consists of members: Rory Bray, Frankie Civitano, Kyle Danielson, Noah Daniel son , Ma del i ne D robny, She a ly n Mooney, Krupa Patel, Zain Voegborlo; and Teacher Mentors: Pamela Evans & Dawn Byrne.
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Continued From Page 1 Fast forward to 2017 when Kate decided she wanted to take a 23andMe DNA test to learn more about her ancestry. “I always knew that I was Irish, but I never knew anything about my birth father. Like what his nationality was, that type of information. So, I wanted to do it out of curiosity,” Kate said. “When I took the test, I was not looking to find any relatives.” Kate received her results in January of 2018, but one month later she wasn’t expecting to receive one of the most important emails of her life. “The email said ‘hey you might be my half-sister,’” Kate said. “Now I’m 50 years old at the time, and I just stare at the email thinking ‘what do I do?’ How do you respond to this?!” The email was from a man named Gary Prescott, which happened to share Kate’s father’s last name. After emailing back and forth asking questions about her birth father, Kate discovered that Gary was her brother. “This is real. This is my real brother,” Kate said. O ne mont h lat e r, K at e a nd Ga r y found out they had another half-sibling through the ancestry test. They found their brother Rance after he replied back to an old email.
The Brick Times, July 2, 2022, Page 5 “In a matter of three months I found that I had two brothers. Let’s just say we were meant to f ind each other,” Kate said. The siblings met for the first time on Mother’s Day in 2019. They shared all of their stories and learned that growing up, they didn’t live far from each other. “My older brother Gary grew up in Mor ris County. My younger brother Rance lived in the same town as me for a couple of years,” Kate explained. “We were probably less than a mile away from each other… my younger brother
and I probably went to the Maplewood pool together and wouldn’t have known that we were related!” She even said how despite having the same last name “Prescott” growing up, their paths never crossed and she had no idea she had two brothers. The three last saw each other in November 2021. Kate said it’s tough to get together because now Gary lives in California and Rance lives in Maryland. “It’s tough, but we talk over the phone almost every week and of course we text every day,” Kate said.
Kate explained how surreal this experience has been and how she’s happy to be a part of a large family with two siblings, two uncles and multiple nieces and nephews. “Now that they and their families are a part of my life and my family’s life, I cannot imagine life without them,” Kate said. “We all needed each other at the time we all came into each other’s lives. The support that we give each other, whether it’s over the phone or through text message, it’s something none of us ever knew before. It’s really special.”
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live along the Toms River all my life, I have seen changes in the health of the river. This event will be a way to raise awareness of the need to protect the river and Barnegat Bay,” Rinderer said. “Save Barnegat Bay is an organization to protect and educate the public on restoring the ecosystem and proceeds from this event will go directly to them,” she added. “We are happy to join with local residents and paddle enthusiasts to bring attention to the health of the river. The Toms River is the largest of all the rivers that feed Barnegat Bay with fresh water from the Pinelands,” said Britta Forsberg, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay. She added, “it is also the lifeblood of our communities for our quality of life, local
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Continued From Page 1 Opposition to the planned development by residents in nearby communities, who want the land to remain in its natural state, has resulted in organized picketing, fundraising for legal representation and more. The Planning Board meetings have been held at the Civic Plaza to accommodate crowds numbering over 100 people who have attended every meeting. Nonetheless, the application for “The Havens at Metedeconk” is proceeding. Professionals hired by the developer, national homebuilder D.R. Horton, testified during the June 20 hearing. The land is located off Laurel Avenue between Mantoloking Road and Drum Point Road. At the start of the three and a half hour meeting, the applicant’s project engineer Leanne R. Hoffman said that she had revised the plan based on comments received from Planning Board consultants. Their initial submission showed 72 individual bio-basins in between building lots or straddling lot lines, but a revision calls for four large-scale infiltration basins, which Hoffman said is in full compliance with township stormwater management requirements. Board engineer Brian Boccanfuso, noting that there are several panhandle-shaped lots on the site that would be given back to the township, asked who would be responsible for maintaining the lots and the areas around the four basins. The applicant’s attorney John Giunco said that as part of any sale agreement, homeowners would be obligated to pay into a homeowner’s association which would fund the required maintenance. “It runs with the land,” he said. “There would be a deeded requirement that they are obligated to pay an HOA fee.” D.R. Horton hired geo-tech expert James Ward, who evaluated the soil conditions on the property and conducted testing at 15 test pit sites for soil type, density, water infiltration rates and more in order to design the stormwater system. He said the 30-plus acres has predominantly dense to loose sand, and is suitable for structural design of foundations for a residential housing development. Ward said the site has “outstanding” infiltration rates.
economy and recreation. This event will be a fun way to celebrate all the ways we love our rivers and bays and work together to help keep them clean and safe to swim and fish.” Rinderer hopes to gain the assistance of area yacht clubs. She said, “the Pine Beach Yacht Club will be helping along with local residents to break the Guinness World Record of 329 boats. Township Search and Rescue and even the Riverlady will be at this event!” “If you go on Facebook and search paddle for the bay, you will be able to see the flyer and registration information,” Rinderer added. She said her daughter, Mindy D’Addario, is helping to promote the event through flyer placement and e-mails and Facebook posts. The link to register and for additional information is online at raceforum.com/ paddleforthebay.
Hoffman went one step further, calling the site “a poster child” for stormwater management since water would absorb quickly into the ground and go back into the aquifer. Bottanfusco asked how many of the natural existing trees would be retained since an ordinance says that the builder should try to save as many as possible. The engineer said even though an arborist did not identify any trees as “specimen trees” they would try to preserve some of the trees that buffer the site. (A specimen tree is an unusual or impressive tree grown as a focal point in a garden.) Hoffman said the development plan calls for “significant landscaping,” including the planting of 624 deciduous trees, 349 evergreens and 197 street trees. Township Planner Tara Paxton asked if the developer knows what the total number of trees are at the site, which she said could be extrapolated by measuring a 300’ by 300’ section. Hoffman said that had not been done yet. Porous pavement and roadways are part of the stormwater management plan, with its upkeep becoming the township’s responsibility. Boccanfuso said the porous roadways would eventually become less efficient and would create maintenance issues and significant expense to the township. Giunco said the porous material meets both the township’s stormwater management requirements and township ordinance requirements, a claim with which Boccanfuso disagreed. The township engineer said while the specifics for street width, sidewalks, curbing, sidewalks and stormwater management plan are compliant, “the design of the pavement itself doesn’t comply with RSIS.” RSIS, or Residential Site Improvement Standards, establish statewide requirements for improvements made in connection with residential development, including streets and parking, water supply, sanitary sewers and stormwater management. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18, when the applicant will present additional testimony from their hired professionals, including the engineer and planner. Once again, due to the expected large attendance, the meeting will be held at the Civic Plaza at 270 Chambers Bridge Road.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Announced From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK– Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced that they have reached an agreement on a back-to-school sales tax holiday as a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The sales tax holiday will be historic for the state, building upon Governor Murphy’s promise to make New Jersey more affordable. The back-to-school sales tax holiday builds on the $2 billion ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program and other affordability measures that the Governor expects to see in the enacted budget. “Today we take another monumental step forward on my Administration’s commitment to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, and more affordable state for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “A back-to-school tax holiday has been talked about for a long time, and as inflation is a central worry around many of our residents’ kitchen tables, now is the time to do it. This program will cut the cost for the most essential items needed for educational success and help make New Jersey more affordable for our students and families.” The sales tax holiday will take place from August 27 to September 5. Under the sales tax holiday, tax exempt supplies and equipment include: (1) school supplies, such as pens and pencils, notebooks, and binders; (2) school art supplies, such as paints and paintbrushes, clay, and glazes; (3) school instructional materials, such as reference
books, reference maps, globes, textbooks, and workbooks; (4) computers; and (5) school computer supplies, such as computer storage equipment, printers, and personal digital assistants. “This tax holiday for school products may not make kids look forward to school more, but it certainly will make parents happier when shopping for the goods they need to get their children in advance of the new school year,” said Senate President Scutari. “Between school and art supplies, new electronics like a laptop or tablet, and sports equipment, getting kids prepared for the new academic year can weigh on a family’s wallet in a big way,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “Our back-to-school holiday lowers the price tag of school items for the up to two million New Jersey families with children in a K-12 school, for our teachers, and for our college students. Combined with $2 billion property tax relief under ANCHOR, it furthers the commitment to deliver on our promise of enacting the largest tax relief program in our state’s history.” “Preparing for a new school year is a stressful time for New Jersey families, mentally, emotionally and economically,” said Senator Vin Gopal. “By implementing this sales-tax holiday in the weeks before the first bell rings, we will be offering families a measure of relief from those stresses, by helping them to fill their kids’ backto-school lists without breaking their household budgets. I thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for their vision and leadership on this issue.” “The purpose of this legislation is to assist both families and teachers during the busy and
potentially expensive back-to-school season. As we’ve seen a collective rise in inflation and the cost of living, it would be a preventative measure, to ensure that students are not left without the very essential school supplies they’ll need for the upcoming school year,” said Senator Fred Madden. “This proposed tax holiday will save parents and teachers funds that they should not have to compromise in order to provide for their children and students.” “Every year, the average family spends upwards of $250 per child on school supplies alone and
teachers spend around $600 of their own money on classroom supplies for their students. These are significant, yet necessary expenses for an important reason - ensuring students and teachers have what they need for a successful school year,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty. “Prices are rising with inflation showing no signs of letting up. Now more than ever, it is critical to help families cut costs where they can. A tax holiday right before school begins each year will be something parents and teachers can count on while back-to-school shopping.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Abortion And Other “Forever Battlegrounds” The Supreme Cour t turning abortion over to the states is probably the biggest news of the week. There are very few people who have moderate opinions about abortion. Hardly anyone is ambivalent about it. This is not something that can be compromised, obviously. This is exactly why politicians are able to manipulate us so well. The pro-choice side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to legalize abortion.” The pro-life side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to keep abortion illegal (in certain states and then nationwide).” The Supreme Court’s decision just filled the coffers of both parties. You might have already received a fundraising e m a i l. T h e Re pu bl icans and Democrats are going to be asking for your money to help support their side, and then they’re going to ask for your vote. They’re going to ask for your money, first, because that’s more important than your vote. And this is why: No matter whether their side wins or loses, they can still use abortion as a political football until the end of time. Whether abortion is legal or not isn’t going to affect the average politician. They’re too old to be having kids anyway, except maybe with their mistress. And if it’s illegal, you can bet they still have the connections to get it “taken care of discreetly.” People criticized Democrats for not protecting abortion before this happened. The cynic in me says they knew it was coming and let Roe be overturned. They know they are going to get
slammed in the midterm elections and needed this rallying cry. Every Dem is going to run on this topic. I’m going to coin a term here: “Forever Battleground.” I’m not sure I like it. It’s a little clunky, but if you name an idea there’s more of a chance for it to take off and for people to remember it and reference it. The idea is simple: There are some topics that will remain a political issue forever. Abortion. Immigration. Gun control. These are all topics that will never have a resolution. Even if they go all the way in one direction, there will be people fighting to overturn it. That’s what happened in this case. Abortion was legal and the GOP fought for a change. Now, the Democrats will fight for a change. The pendulum will go back and forth and back and forth. Politicians like these topics because they have a built-in audience who are very emotional. If you’re a Republican candidate, you can just check off the box that says “pro-life” and boom – you’ve got millions of supporters. Same goes for the Democrats on the other side of the fence. Those “forever battlegrounds” are ripe for single-issue voters. I’m no legal expert. I’m not entirely sure what the full ramifications are from Roe. The whole situation might even change by the time this editorial sees print. One thing that won’t change, however, is that everyone will be very emotional about this battleground and it will be around forever. Chris Lundy News Editor
Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the Pledge: Allegiance: Who do we pledge our allegiance to; God, count r y, political party or man? It was more than obvious in the last election, the allegiance, the idolatry to a man in spite of his f lawed character, lack of integrity, ethics and morals. R e p u b l i c: D e f i n e a Republic as a commonwealth; a state in which the power is vested in elected representatives. Have our elected represent atives abused that power? Do they have integrity, have vision, take responsibilty, and serve our nation; not be selfserving? Without these factors there can be no trust and we will see a rise in corruption! They do not have the right to act as they please! We need leadership, not power and control! One nation. America is a melting pot of cultures and in part that is one of the things that makes us great. Yes we have problems such as the border crossings, however hate, v iolence, a nd polit ical fighting solve nothing. Under God: As a society we have drifted farther
and far ther away f rom being a godly nation and it shows! Do our leaders walk humbly with God or have they sold their souls for power a nd money? Is loyalty to party or an individual more important than God? It would seem so! Indivisible: Our political leaders seem to be doing their best to divide America on a multitude of issues; blaming each other. The insurrection on the Capitol, attacking our 1st amendment rights, gun violence, restriction of voting rights, are examples. These are threats to our freedoms and democracy! Liber t y. Big Danger! When we allow government to grant our liberties, we give them the ability to take them away! We must demand leadership, not control at all levels! Justice. Gun violence, hate crimes and let’s not forget the “Big Lie,” and anarchist attack on the Capital! Is the Constitution in danger when we let politics cont rol the courts? Are we a nation of law; man’s law (often perverted justice) or God’s law? Are we drifting - no, allowing - our nation to turn into autocracy? It’s our fault if it does! Silence is not golden and there is much to be lost! Ken Schorr Manahawkin
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This so-called January 6th probe is a colossal joke. Donald Trump is the greatest president this country ever had. He also saw the Biden-Harris disaster a mile away. Now we are all struggling to pay for gas and food. Living in this country is becoming impossible. I pray that Trump will take back the White House in 2024 as it was stolen from him in 2020. Can’t you people see that the Demorats are behind this sham investigation? They are horrible and are only doing this to prevent him from running again. They know that if they don’t do this, Brandon doesn’t have a chance again. Oh and monkeypox? Are you kidding? The next fake news to tamper with elections for November. I’m disgusted.
To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Cou r t, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America. Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.
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Two incompetents competed for the 4th District Congress seat in New Jersey. Neither of these people have ever held a real job. One, Chris Smith, has been in Congress since he was 24. The other, Mike Crispi, who is actually 24 now, has a podcast. One’s a career politician and the other wants to be. Neither of them have ever had to budget a household, or worry about their family. Neither of them are in touch with the average person, and it shows. One of them spends all their life in Washington, D.C. (because Smith lives in Virginia – not New Jersey) and the other spends all their time online. Between D.C. and the internet, I’m not sure which one is the most fake. I’m a Republican but are these are the best options the Republicans have to represent us?
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reasonable) so “Tea service was mostly confined to the aristocracy.” Wealthy families would have thei r por t raits done sitting around a small tea table to show of f t he fa m ily’s silver tea service. She said, “Originally people drank black tea as the Chinese do. It was probably in the 17th century that mil k or cream was added. Tea was viewed as a civilizing attitude. It was also thought to be for those who did (Tea - See Page 17)
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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When night falls, and you feel the urge to sleep, it’s because your pineal gland has just secreted a tiny amount of melatonin. After about age 50, the amount starts to slowly decline, which explains the frequent bouts of insomnia in the elderly. Did you know that melatonin is not a human thing? It’s found in the plant kingdom too. Just like humans, and animals, plants respond to light and dark cycles termed the “photoperiod.” They make melatonin so it will act as an antioxidant in response to harsh environments. Perhaps this is its most important role in your body too! There are hundreds of studies affirming anti-cancer activity of melatonin so we know it is protective of “harsh environments” even in the human body. We know a lot about melatonin, for example it not only helps induce sleep, it also regulates our circadian rhythm, general mood, our body temperature and even healthy bone metabolism. There is an impact on reproductive, immune function and vision. Natural melatonin is not just made in humans and in plants. It is ubiquitously found in birds, fish, reptiles and some bacteria. I’ve been so fascinated with this since my garden is in full bloom, that I decided to delve into the plant kingdom more. The 3 Most Popular Plants that Contain Melatonin Skullcap (Scutellaria biacalensis) - Sometimes also called Chinese Skullcap (Huangqin), this plant has well-documented anxiolytic and sedative properties, that’s why people take dietary supplements of it. The compound acts as a natural antiviral against certain pathogens. It makes people sleepy if taken in supplement form.
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Continued From Page 12 not labor or for the sick.” Questions and comments were encouraged throughout the program, and Titus-Felix said she enjoys that as she learns from the attendees. In addition to the program, two society members who could not be at the annual May dinner were inducted into their respected offices. Charles Lawton was swor n in as vice-president, and James Heine was sworn in as a trust-
The Brick Times, July 2, 2022, Page 17 ee. Both are Brick residents. President Ken O’Connor presented the honor of Lifetime Membership to Edward Mangold of Whiting, past president, for all his many years of dedicated service. Besides his own presidency, Mangold filled in different times as president when needed. He will continue to be an integral part of the Brick Township Historical Society. The next event of the society is the Civil War Encampment August 6 and 7. For more details on events and meetings, see the website: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.
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Senior Shuttle To Provide Trips To Farmers Market BRICK – Brick Senior Services will provide free door-to-door transportation to the Brick Farmers Market for residents ages 60 and over via the Brick Senior Shuttle. Transportation will continue on an every-other-week basis until September.
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BR ICK – Ju ly a nd Aug u st ca n have less rainfall than other months throughout the year which can present problems for maintaining our landscapes. On average, we use 30% to 60% more water in summer than we do other times of the year and 50% of that is wasted on overwatering! The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority would like to offer tips on how to reduce your water usage and save money this summer! Simple things we all can do to save water outside include: • Your lawn only needs one inch of water per week, which includes the rain. Use a rain gauge or upcycle shallow containers (like tuna f ish cans) and mark an inch on its side. • Step on the lawn; if the grass springs back, it doesn’t need water. • Longer grass promotes a more drought-resistant lawn, reduced soil moisture evaporation and fewer weeds. • Take a sprinkler break; grass isn’t really meant to be bright green in the summer. Turfgrass can be part of a water-efficient landscape with right plant selection and management. A few easy steps can help keep turfgrass healthy
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ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows. 2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup: • July 3 – New Kids on the Block Mix Tape Tour 2022 - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 8 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 9 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 23 – Sam Hunt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 29 – Chris Isaak- Sound Waves • July 30 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 30 – Five for Fighting- Sound Waves • August 6 – Alicia Keys - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
• August 19 – Rod Stewart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • August 27 – Tom Segura- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • September 9 – Zucchero – Sound Waves • September 24 –Ringo Starr & The All Starr Band – Hard Rock Live Etess Arena • October 1 – Ben Platt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 8- Wanda Sykes- Sound Waves • October 14 – Wisin y Yandel – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 14 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • October 15 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • December 9 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • December 10 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
SummerFest Concert Featuring Stifler’s Mom BRICK – Brick Township’s SummerFest presented by Pine Belt Cars continues on July 7 with a concert by Stifler’s Mom. Stifler’s Mom plays your favorite music from the 90s including rock, East & West Coast hip-hop, pop with R&B, hit TV theme songs, grunge music and more. After the concert, there will be a spectacular firework show! SummerFest concerts begin about 7 p.m. and are free to attend. There will be a food court that opens by 6 p.m. as a well beer/ wine garden for guests age 21 and over (valid ID required).
A free shuttle bus service is available for anyone who wishes to attend. Shuttle bus locations are Drum Point Elementary School, Brick Township High School, Veterans Memorial Middle School and the Fellowship Chapel parking area on Duchess Lane. Shuttle bus trips to Windward begin at 5 p.m. and return trips begin at 8 p.m. Any person under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Coolers are permitted at Windward Beach – no outside alcohol permitted. Bags and coolers are subject to search.
Amish Trip By The Brick Historical Society
BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the Amish Country on September 30. Cost is $100 and includes transportation, driver gratuity, the smorgasbord at Shady Maple, a farmlands tour with NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment.
They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at 732-606-6040. The following are drop locations:
• All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg. • VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO • Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River
• Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood
Registration Open For Girl Scout Camp FARMINGDALE - Summer camp gives children space to explore nature, time to connect with other kids and positive role models, and the opportunity to embrace outdoor adventures like swimming, climbing, and boating. For more than 50 years, our camps at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have helped shape thousands of girls, giving them life skills and lasting memories of friendships that began around the campfire and blossomed on hikes through the woods. Every year campers at both Camp Sacajawea and Camp Amity Acres express how much fun they have at camp making friends and trying
new activities. And parents remind us of the many ways that children thrive and grow in courage, confidence, and character at summer camp. Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore would like to share a few of the many benefits that children gain from joining a summer camp community: Connecting to Nature and Friends: At camp, kids unplug from cell phones and digital devices and connect to outdoor experiences and to one another. Exploring the outdoors gives children an appreciation for nature, stirs their imagination, ignites their creativity, and supports healthy development. Interacting with new friends teaches kids to cultivate
relationships, broaden their perspectives and build bridges of understanding. Developing Confidence, Self- Esteem and Resilience: Children take on new challenges at camp every day, which helps boost their self-esteem and self-confidence. It’s a place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves and to try new things. Encouraging children to face challenges and take risks in a safe, supportive environment helps build resiliency. Engaging with Positive Role Models: As a closeknit community away from home and school, summer camp introduces children to many differ-
ent role models. Camp counselors and counselors in training (CIT) are often young adults and high school students who children easily relate to. Kids look up to these motivating mentors, who model what it means to be a strong leader as they guide their camp groups through daily activities. For many campers, this is where their own leadership journey begins. Camp Amity Acres in Waretown, and Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale, are open to all girls, ages 3-15 and boys, ages 3-12 through Friday August 19, for an unforgettable summer. For more information about camp, visit gsfun.org.
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CLASSIFIEDS Pets For Sale Cockapoo - Male, Adorable. Great personality, crate trained. Call or text David 321-377-4000. (28)
Auto For Sale 2003 Suzuki XL7 - Bronze, $2450, 129,000 miles. Starts, Runs well, New tires, Leather Seat, dent, Need Break, Running noise. Call 732-693-2077. (29) 1968 Chevelle - 5200 miles. Blue. 454 V-8 Richman 4SP Posi, black interior, new disc breaks, new exhaust, 138 serial #. New fuel tank, Tach. Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072. (29)
For Sale 1999 26ft Aquasport - 250HP, V6, Johnson outboard runs good. $4,000. 609-698-8688. (28)
For Rent Adult Community - Crestwood Village 5 in Whiting (55+). Larger 2 BD, 1 BA, powder room, porch, washer/ dryer, garage, AC. No pets. No smoking. $1,400/month plus utilities. 732864-1419. Cell 732-604-0323. (28)
Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc. Call Nancy 973-756-7930. (29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (32)
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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (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. (30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) 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)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365. (26) 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)
Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) 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. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) 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) Urgently Hiring - Full-Time Telemarketing Sales Representatives. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Position is IN-OFFICE ONLY! Located in Downtown Toms River. Hourly Pay Plus Commission & Bonuses Paid Weekly. INTERESTED? Email: marketing@frontieragency.io. (31)
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ALL American 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)
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) 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) 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) 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) 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) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27) 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) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31)
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!
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P/T Help Wanted Mornings Must Be Reliable, Trustworthy and Pet Friendly. Must have reliable transportation. Work 2 Saturdays per month til September. Valid Drivers License will do background check. Pay based on experience. Call Donna 732-330-5916. (30)
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POLICE BLOTTER EMS Members Train In Additional Skills
─Photo courtesy Brick Police EMS BRICK – On June 15, Brick Township Police EMS members practiced additional skills that will be beneficial in the tactical medicine setting. They st a r ted the d ay with i nst r uct ion i n sports medicine from an athletic trainer, caring for sprains and strains, and getting our officers back in action in the field. This was followed by forcible entry and door breaching. They also practiced advanced medical skills and care across the, barrier (remote care).
The course was topped off by f inal scenarios. Finally, after nearly nine months, a physical try-out, monthly training and two hands on tactical medical courses and evaluations, the four newest TEMS me mb e r s a re f u l ly de ployable a nd earned their TEMS patches. Cong r at u lat ion s T EMS me mb e r s Ricardo Lopez #5321, Jesse Porcelli #5386, Ryan Trapp #53106 and Brianna Wellauer #53134.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards Of The Jersey Shore”
─Photo courtesy Gregory Andrus SEASIDE HEIGHTS – From childhood , Jersey Shore nat ive G regor y Andrus has revered the guardians of the sea. In the summer of 2021, he decided to create a book to honor these warriors, the lifeguards of the Jersey shore. Over 50 lifeguards from more than 20 beaches in Ocean and Monmouth Counties were photographed and interviewed for his seminal new book: “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.” “New Jersey has many treasures, but none as storied, visited, or misunderstood as the Jersey Shore. This book is a love letter to the people whose hearts belong to the Jersey Shore,” said Andrus. “I’m honored to be the person sharing their stories.” Havi ng i nter viewed thousands of strangers over the last six years to hear their unique stories, Gregory Andrus is convinced that we can find peace, wellness, hope and healing th rough the ancient communication of sharing stories. In his second book, “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” Andrus honors the more than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. This book features over 120 pages of interviews, portraits, and audio recordings
highlighting the dedication, courage, and passion that is the calling of the f i r s t r e s p ond e r s of t he b e a ch: t he Lifeguard. G regor y A nd r us is also a h ig h ly sought-after public speaker who provides relief and hope with his message of compa ssion a nd hu ma n d ig n it y. Sharing his own inspirational story of overcoming alcoholism, homelessness and being shot in the head, Andr us leads people to see thei r ow n selfworth, as well as the worth of others. By retelling the riveting stories of the people he has inter viewed for over half a decade, Andrus will share how he became convinced that compassion is what can bring healing and promote well-being in individuals, communities and eventually societies. “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore” is available on potjs. com in paperback on June 1. Visit on Facebook .com/port raitsofthejerse yshoreto join the community of more than 31,000 friends of the Jersey shore.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The Summer of 2022 looks vastly different than 2020 and 2021. We have a lot to be grateful for! Photographer Don Edwards captured this amazing shot of the Ferris Wheel at Fantasy Island in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. Want to win tickets to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? How about tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure? Email your summer snaps to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
Coin Show Coming To Point Pleasant Beach POINT PLEASANT BEACH –The Ocean County Coin Club will present its 51st Coin Show on October 22 at the borough’s firehouse. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Point Pleasant Beach Firehouse at 400 Arnold Avenue.
There will be 20 vendor tables, free parking, free coins for children and free appraisals and literature for collectors. For additional information visit the club’s website occoinclub.org or call Dennis Berube at 732-785-0449.
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.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 2 - june 8
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity. Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the
ills of the world. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead. Find ways to help everyone come out ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions. Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.
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