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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Charlotte Waldron, 12, of Keyport, wore noise-cancelling headphones because she’s sensitive to loudness. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It was all smiles in the surf at Brick Beach 3 when the community came together to host Autism Surf Day
for about 60 children who got the chance to catch a wave, many for the first time. Hosted by POAC (Parents of Autistic Children) and the Brick Recreation
Department, the children were in good hands as nearly all the Brick lifeguards volunteered their time to provide a free surfing lesson. Green Dragons football
players also volunteered their time and expertise to be “catchers,” waiting at the water’s edge to help the kids dismount from the surfboards. (Surf - See Page 5)
Earp Continues To Lead Democrats By Stephanie A. Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Just as the recent Republican election favored the former leader, Democrats also stuck with their incumbent in an election for cou nt y chair. Chairman Wyatt Earp, who has run the county Democrats for 16 years,
won over challenger Terrance Turnbach 260 votes to 204. Turnbach, a former Toms River councilman, said he wanted to energize and repopulate the Democrats to make them more competitive in Ocean County, which is largely a Republican area. “We should not have
to hide our identities as Ocean County Democrats in elections with the hopes of getting elected, but we must build a brand of public service and strong work ethic that drives our neighbors and fellow residents to vote for us,” he had said. His running mate was Tara Kownacki. She is
the municipal chair for the Lacey Township Democratic Organization and was running for Ocean County Democratic Vice Chair. They blamed the current leadership for not even having Democrats run for election in many towns. Earp didn’t respond to specific challenges, but
explained the strides county Democrats have made in recent years. The county is strongly Republican, with only Brick being run by Democrats. By way of comparison, there were 68,615 votes for Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021 across the county compared to 56,582 (Earp - See Page 9)
─Photo courtesy Jessie Husband A map of Seaside Heights shows the boardwalk and other landmarks. By Alyssa Riccardi the Ferris wheel and a SEASIDE HEIGHTS lighthouse representing – An east coast artist is the Breakwater Beach showing the beauty of waterpark. Behind the shore towns with her boardwalk you can see creative illustrations people swimming in of neighborhood maps. the ocean, and a sunset Her latest creation fea- sky where the streets turing Seaside Heights of Seaside Heights are displays the famous drawn out. boardwalk along with (Artist - See Page 8)
GILMORE WILL AGAIN CHAIR OCEAN COUNTY GOP
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - Thirteen may well be Ocean County Republican boss George Gilmore’s new lucky number. Gilmore will once again head the Ocean County Republican Organization after he defeated Sheriff Michael Mastronardy by a vote of 333 to 320 – a difference of just 13 votes. Voting members were (GOP - See Page 4)
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ocean County Republican Committee Chairman George Gilmore takes the microphone after announcement of his victory.
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Continued From Page 1 the 737 County Committee members elected in the June primary. While vacancies were filled by candidates, others were determined by write-in votes. Some districts have no representation. Nearly 89 percent of eligible members voted. Three polling areas were set up throughout the county, with the main station at Ocean County College. Satellite locations also allowed voters to cast their ballots in Manahawkin and in Lakewood. At the Southern Ocean County location, the vote was 75 to 45 in Gilmore’s favor. In Lakewood, Mastronardy secured the majority with 71 votes, while Gilmore received a total of nine. Not all of the hundreds who flocked to the
Ocean County Republican Committee’s meeting were eligible to vote as party county committee members. State, county, and local elected officials were among the group gathered at Ocean County College voting headquarters. Gilmore continued to work the room until the last vote was cast and mingled with the crowd. Ruthanne Scaturro was on the ballot as Gilmore’s running mate and will become his vice chair. Scaturro secured 325 votes putting her in the lead over her opponent Barbara Lanuto, who received 311 votes. Outgoing Ocean County Republican Committee Chairman Frank Holman III announced the results, and abruptly left the podium. By that time, the crowd had dwindled down to approximately 100 people. Gilmore took over the microphone at that point
and said the agenda called for the new chairman to speak after the votes were counted. He said he was okay with the fact that the item was seemingly cut out at the last minute. “Ruth and I have worked very hard to try and bring this organization together,” said Gilmore. “We want to get everyone rowing in the same direction to defeat Democrats. “Some people aren’t going to be happy,” Gilmore acknowledged. “We saw people on the (County Commissioner) level endorsing him (Mastronardy). But I had the people endorsing me.” Gilmore said his election means there will no longer be fear in the Ocean County Republican Organization. He said there would not be any type of intimidation and that he wanted everyone to work together and support the candidates of their choice. Scaturro echoed Gilmore’s sentiments and said the two plan to make sure everybody has a voice. She said the team ran a grassroots campaign with the efforts of a number of people. Mastronardy remains on the November ballot for Ocean County Sheriff. When asked if he will support Gilmore as chairman, he had a simple answer: “I will continue to support the GOP in Ocean County.”
his law license and resigned from public office, including his chairmanship role and as head of the Ocean County Board of Elections. On the eve of President Donald Trump’s last day in office, the outgoing president pardoned Gilmore. The pardon has allowed him to reinstate his law license, although he’s not sure how he’ll use it at this point. Gilmore – or his firm – had been the municipal attorney for a number of local towns. Trump’s actions also remove any perceived bars from Gilmore seeking public office. Trump had been accused of taking bribes in exchange for pardons. Gilmore said he made no political contributions or any type of financial donation in exchange for the pardon. Meanwhile, his adversaries point out that former While House Political Director Bill Stepien once served as the Executive Director for the Ocean County GOP when Gilmore was chair. After Gilmore stepped down, the county Republican organization held a special election in 2019 to choose his successor. Frank Holman III, who now lives in Waretown, narrowly beat Frank Sadeghi of Toms River by less than 30 votes. Holman announced his decision to step down as the Ocean County Republican chair earlier this year. He endorsed Mastronardy.
Conviction And Pardon Gilmore’s recent conviction on federal tax charges was one of the biggest issues of the campaign. He had held the chairman spot for 23 years from 1996 to 2019 and stepped down after he was convicted of making false statements on a mortgage application and failure to collect, account for and pay over payroll taxes. He was found guilty of the charges in federal court in January 2020. He had appealed and lost. An attorney, Gilmore lost
Unity Mastronardy had said his goal in running for chairman was to stop some of the in-fighting that has become prevalent among Ocean County Republicans over the last couple of years. “We’re on a mission to get people back in the fold and get away from the underlying current of tension that has resulted in a lot of negativity,” said Mastronardy. “We want to get people back (GOP - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 working together so we are not wasting our efforts, and instead, concentrating on good governance.” The sheriff acknowledged that Gilmore encouraged him to run for his current position when he was retiring as chief of the Toms River Police Department years ago. Mastronardy said Gilmore helped get him elected to the position during his first run. “This isn’t personal,” Mastronardy continued. “Unfortunately, George has some situations financially he has to straighten out. I think the average person looking at the whole picture would be concerned about someone with that much financial pressure. It’s not advantageous to be in the position of chairman with those types of problems.” Trump’s pardon of Gilmore alleviated some of his issues, including the need for him to serve time in federal jail. However, court records show that Gilmore owes nearly $5,000,000 in unpaid judgments with more to come. Much of the money is due to the Internal Revenue Service. Several elected officials professed their support for Mastronardy as the Party Chair. For example, there was a letter signed by all five of the Ocean County Commissioners. “Please know that this Board stands united,” reads the endorsement letter. “Not only for Mike Mastronardy and Barbara Lanuto as the best and honest choice for Chair and Vice-Chair but, more importantly, for good government.” This endorsement was surprising. Jack Kelly, Ocean County Commissioner Director, and Gilmore are business partners in a consulting firm. Gilmore helped many of the commissioners
The Brick Times, July 16, 2022, Page 5 in their previous elections. Gilmore also ran two candidates to challenge the commissioners in this year’s primary. His candidates lost by a large margin. Gilmore says the reason he decided to seek back his old role was also because he wanted a more unified Republican party in Ocean County. “I’ve seen the organization split significantly because of fear of retaliation and reprisals,” stated Gilmore. “Even though I supported Sadeghi, I wrote a letter after Holman won. I told everyone we all had to get behind him and continue this great organization.” According to Gilmore, shortly thereafter, Holman had a meeting with John Bacchione, who is a Berkeley Township Councilman. Allegedly, Holman said Berkeley was “an island on its own” and would never get any money from the county committee. The county elites also decided against supporting Bacchione in his race against now Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea. “Brick Township had a chance last year to win several seats on the governing body,” Gilmore said. “They haven’t won an election in twelve years because of some mistakes Republicans made when they were in power.” Gilmore claims the county decided they would not provide the Brick candidates any money because he and Jack Kelly were running the campaigns. Nonetheless, Gilmore said he, Kelly, and the Brick Republican chair raised over $100,000 and ended up winning a seat. Other issues in Manchester and South Toms River led Gilmore to believe that the current regime isn’t playing fair when it comes to doling out financial assistance. The formation of a new Republican club in Toms River served as further evidence that the party is split in Ocean County.
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Continued From Page 1 Brick Beach Captain Donovan Brown said the lifeguards train for the event to learn how to best help the children with the experience. “The kids go out in 15-minute intervals, and some go out more than once,” Brown said. “It’s a great day for Brick - the lifeguards volunteer, (Green Dragons football) Coach Zdanowicz is fantastic, he tells his football players about this it’s a great team-building exercise for them - and the autistic kids get to surf and have fun.” Executive Director Gary Weitzen of the non-profit POAC Autism Services Brick said the organization hosts some 250 days of recreation events throughout the year for anywhere between 50-1,500 autistic children, including three surf
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Responses To Letters We’ve had several responses to letters that we’ve published recently. That shows our letters are getting people thinking, and that’s great. Sometimes, we’ll run
the responses, particularly if they add to the conversation. I like it when residents have thoughtful takes on topics. I especially like it when they are local issues. You might notice that
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with the angry rebuttal. I figured that was fair. So now, whenever someone writes a glowing letter, the previous writer’s name is included. If they write an angry letter, the previous writer’s name is cut. I don’t want it to become a back and forth, when two people start arguing in the
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can politicians are still at it! Can you believe it? It appears that tyranny, in the person of Donald Trump, is preferred by about half of our population! Talk about cults!
supposed to do? Thank you Joe Biden, for helping moms across America.
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Letters To The Editor A Larger Supreme Court Would Be Unbalanced Editor’s note: This letter is a response to “Expand The Supreme Court.” In rebuttal to the letter of July 2, 2022, in support of expanding the Supreme Court, I would like to put forward a differing opinion. The recent decision by SCOTUS regarding abortion has rekindled the desire among many Democrats to expand, or “pack-the-court” with additional justices, presumably liberal in nature, so as to “balance,” or even tilt the court to a more liberal bias. Liberals have historically looked to SCOTUS to legislate from the bench when they find it difficult or impossible to make law through Congress, as the Founders had intended. There is a reason why our Republic was set up with three separate and equally powerful branches – Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The checks and balances
inherent in this arrangement presumably prevent any one branch from becoming as powerful as to preclude the others from exercising their particular powers. The Supreme Court was not created to make law. If it were, it would be part of the legislative branch, which it is not. The job of the Supreme Court is to adjudicate over legal discrepancies according to constitutional law, not create law. When SCOTUS ruled on June 24, it did not ban abortion. It returned the question of abortion back to the states, as is consistent with a Republic. Any federal laws, no matter the subject, should be codified by Congress, and then passed on to the President for approval or veto. The letter writer urges “Congress to pass the Judiciary Act” of 2021 to add four new seats to the Court. Under the current administration, this would not balance the Court. It would tilt the Court to favor liberal doctrine. The likelihood of Congress voting favorably for expansion of the
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Court is highly questionable. There are Democrats who realize the folly of this. The number of Supreme Court Justices has been changed seven times in our history, each time for partisan political reasons. It is just as easily changed back when an opposing administration takes over. It is not a lasting solution. If we as a people, as a nation, wish to legalize abortion, then that law must be codified by Congress. Democrats realize this will not happen. The votes are not there. This is why liberals need the Supreme Court to legislate from the bench, because they cannot get this law through Congress. I am not qualified to express an opinion on abortion. I will never become pregnant, and I would never try and “Mansplain” to any woman how she should think on the subject. But I am an American citizen, and I do have an opinion as to how our government works, and on how our laws are derived. Randy R. Rush Manahawkin
When Politics Became More Important Than Principles I shall not be alive much longer. I’ve had enough time in this world! Let me tell you why I do not dread leaving this place. I’ve always believed that the USA was the greatest nation on earth. This may or may not be true; but it was the underlying per-
ception providing me with confidence that America was especially blessed and, although never perfect, capable of self-correction and self-improvement. The Preamble of our Constitution commences with WE THE PEOPLE. This little masterpiece explains the purposes of our founding document, a Constitution totally new to the world in its day. To establish a more perfect union; to establish justice; to ensure domestic tranquility; to provide for the national defense; to ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our prosperity…etc.! Alas! What has become of this venture dedicated to the common good of all citizens? I’ll tell you. We’ve resumed our disastrous Civil War! The Republican Party was in those days on the right side of history, against the barbarism of slavery, upon which the southern states’ economy was based. Slaves were very valuable commodities, not even human! There have been exceptional Republican presidents and Congress(wo)men in the past, but I am full of dread and remorse at what has become of the Republican Party! When thugs assault the very center and symbol of our democracy, incited and encouraged by numerous Republican members of Congress in perverse loyalty to a former demigod-president of questionable loyalties, I mourn the death of that Preamble and of the Constitution itself! And these many Republi-
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Previous Letter A Good Civics Lesson Editor’s note: This is in response to the July 2 letter “Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words” by Ken Schorr. Good for you Ken. You are right on buddy and I compliment you for a wonderful piece of literature that more Americans should read. God bless you and your family, brother. Lee Mercy Bayville
Biden Solved The Baby Formula Shortage I am taking this time to give a much-delayed shout out to show support for Joe Biden for fixing the baby formula shortage. That might seem like ancient history right now, and it’s because of his hard work. He reopened a production facility, used the Defense Production Act to increase supply, and cut a bunch of red tape to get the job done. There was a problem – a huge problem – and his administration solved it. Isn’t that what a president is
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What Will The Press Make Of Sarah Palin? Before Donald Trump was the subject of media torture lasting years like we have never seen before, Sarah Palin lived through that type of hell when she was John McCain’s running mate for the presidency. Sarah is now saying “I am back,” and she is running for Alaska’s House seat this fall. I watched what Sarah lived through, and I was thrilled she made a whole bunch of money after that political insanity by writing books etc., and she is making a comeback after monetizing her popularity. Good for her. But, is she forgotten when time comes to campaigning for the House seat, or is she going to “go through Sarah Palin haters hell” again? The Tr ump haters, of course, are also Sarah Palin haters. Do they have enough energy to split their time between the other candidates supported by Trump, and Sarah, or will they give Sarah a pass? People who chronicle elections will have a doozy to write about in the fall, from this viewpoint, even though this upcoming election will focus on many other really serious life changing issues. David F. Lipton Beachwood
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$17.5 Million Will Feed Families, Support Restaurants From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to award grants totaling $17.5 million to 30 nonprofit organizations through Phase 3 of its successful Sustain & Ser ve NJ program. Sustain & Ser ve NJ provides eligible entities with grants to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the distribution of those meals at no cost to recipients. The additional $17.5 million in awards announced recently brings total program funding to $52.5 million. Sustain & Serve NJ launched during the pandemic as a $2 million pilot program to boost restaurants impacted by COVID and has grown into an over $50 million program that continues to bring much-needed food to people across New Jersey. Since February 2021, Sustain & Serve NJ has already supported the purchase of more than 3.5 million meals from over 400 restaurants in all 21 counties with grants totaling $35 million. Phase 3 of Sustain & Ser ve NJ is f unded by $10 million allocated by Governor Phil Murphy from the federal American Rescue Plan and ap-
proximately $7.5 million in State funding. Funding f rom this latest phase is expected to suppor t t he purchase of an additional 1.5 million meals. “Sustain & Serve NJ has become a national model for addressing food insecu r it y, suppor ting small businesses that are the hear tbeat of our downtowns, and providing funding to the nonprof it entities that deliver vit al services,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver. “Combatting hunger remains a top priority and it is more critical than ever that nonprofits have the resources they need to feed the people within their communities.” “Throughout the pandemic, Governor Murphy has challenged us to employ i n novat ive met hod s for suppor t i ng businesses, nonprofits, and New Jerseyans in need and Sustain & Serve NJ has been a tremendous asset in helping us meet that goal,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “We have an obligation to aid our fellow New Jerseyans who face food insecurity every single day. Nonprofit organizations and restaurants are critical allies in that mission and supporting them is an important part of our commitment to eradicating hunger, creating jobs, and fueling the economic growth and security of our state.” Sullivan noted that Sustain & Serve NJ is a key part of the NJEDA’s efforts to strengthen the economic security of all New Jerseyans. The Authority
is putting forth a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate food deserts within the state and to bolster the child care sector, an industry whose critical importance was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NJEDA is also working with partners statewide to create a Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton as part of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative to make New Jersey the
safest and most equitable place to give birth in the country. “Real economic prosperity can only be achieved when everyone’s needs are being addressed, including the most basic need for food security,” said NJEDA’s Executive Vice President of Economic Security Tara Colton. “Sustain & Serve NJ grantees are extraordinary nonprofit organizations who are committed to feeding their neighbors and supporting their communities with respect and dignity.”
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Continued From Page 1 Artist Jessie Husband decided to share her work and take on her passion full time at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been doing art for a very long time, since I was in high school. But most recently I’ve been giving it my all in the past maybe five years, meaning I started putting my work out there and selling it on my website,” Husband said. “When the pandemic hit, I was laid off from my job. I worked for a trade show exhibit design firm and those all came to a halt. In 2020, I started to do my illustrations full time. I’m now continuing it and I don’t plan to go back to project management.” Husband’s idea of recreating neighborhood maps began in the city of Philadelphia where she currently lives. What started out as a favor grew into something much larger over time. “It really started when I did a map for a school auction. One of my friends’ kids went to a Philly public school. All the kids were mainly in the Fairmount neighborhood and we thought it would be cool to make a map of it. Then we sold it at auction for a school fundraiser. This map kind of started it all. Then I just started drawing more neighborhoods because I was having so much fun, Husband said. Although residing in Philadelphia, Husband began to expand and her love for the shore beaches was an easy decision for her next series of maps. “I wanted to take a pause on Philly neighborhoods, and I thought ‘well where do Philly people like to go?’ they like to go to the Jersey shore! That’s how I started doing Jersey shore towns,” she said. “I’ve done all of South Jersey beach towns and now I’m working my way up the coast. Seaside Heights was one of my favorite spots, so that was one of the ones I started with,” she said. “For years I’ve always visited the Jersey shore, growing up and into my adulthood.
I’m trying to visit all the shore towns so I can get an idea what they are before I draw their maps. I love the beach so drawing those beach towns, during the winter it’s nice to look at them and think about the beach. It motivates throughout the winter until it’s beach season again.” Husband explained how she first visits the town to view the layout and feel its vibe. Then she’ll research online some landmarks before drawing out the map. “If I haven’t frequented the town in the past, then I’ll go there and check it out. I like to go to restaurants and bars and get the general feel of the town. I take a lot of pictures for reference too. Then when I come home, I start to do research online. I’ll also go onto Facebook groups for that specific beach town and ask like ‘what’s your favorite place to eat or go out.’ I ask people if they have any interesting facts or historical references. The locals are the ones I like to pick their brains. I want to feature things that are also important to locals, not just the touristy audience.” she said. Husband credited social media for helping her artistry grow and reach a bigger audience. “It’s key in success for artists because back in the day, you could only show your work in galleries. There wasn’t really a great way to get your stuff out there. But now with social media, I’m able to reach out on Facebook groups and really hone in on my audience so that people can find my work easier,” Husband said. Husband’s work is all hand-drawn and created on her iPad. She said how working in layers allows her to move landmarks she draws easily. Her next neighborhood she’s drawing in Seaside Park, then will move up to Asbury Park. Check out Jessie Husband’s work by visiting her site at jessie-husband. myshopify.com, or her social media at facebook.com/jessiehusbanddesigns and instagram.com/jessiehusbanddesigns.
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Continued From Page 1 in 2017. Mail-in voting strongly favored Democrats across the country and that was true here as well. The Ocean County Democratic Committee voted on June 29, after the primaries. Even this vote was contentious, as Turnbach filed an emergent request to disallow the casting of remote votes, wanting all the votes to be cast in person. Two Southern Ocean County Democratic leaders joined Turnbach in saying all voting should be done in person. Toms River Democratic committee member Paul C. Williams filed a separate lawsuit on his own behalf making the same request. The parties claimed Earp, as the present chair, and the Democratic Committee instituted the remote voting option without proper vetting of the software and process. They further compared the addition to offering a vote by mail option, which members recently voted against. Ocean County Superior Court Presiding Judge Craig L. Wellerson ruled the day before the vote that remote voting would be permissible at the Democratic Committee’s reorganization meeting. Wellerson said that while New Jersey courts have always liberally interpreted election laws, the statutes themselves were not part of the issue. Instead, the question pertained to internal procedures used by a political party. “What we have here is an intraparty controversy,” Wellerson said. “In the absence of a violation of the controlling statute, to infringe upon the clear rights of the parties themselves, would be inappropriate.” According to Wellerson, the Supreme Court has cautioned trial courts to avoid reading into statutes any restrictions on party organizations or procedures that don’t specifically restrict the nature of an issue that is before the court. While Wellerson acknowledged the bylaws reference rules governing the election of officers for the organization, none were ever adopted. However, a section of the by-laws allows the current committee chairperson to make decisions. “The by-laws authorize the chairman to make those types of determinations which have not been otherwise designated,” said Wellerson.
The Brick Times, July 16, 2022, Page 9 Another element the court must take under consideration is whether the parties have been treated unfairly or deprived in any meaningful way. Wellerson said the parties have not suffered any substantial harm as they remain on the ballot – whether the vote is electronic or in-person. One of the issues raised by the plaintiffs concerned establishing proof that no one was electronically voting in place of an elected committee member authorized to do so. “Obviously, if the people who are voting electronically have to be identified visually, this could be by facial recognition presented to the challenger,” Wellerson said. “Or they could be required to present copies of some universally recognized identification that would close any reasonable inquiry into the identity of the person casting the vote.” Wellerson retained jurisdiction and said he was ready to hear any concerns of adopted procedures that appeared inappropriate or leave the challengers with no ability to verify the remote voter’s identity. Although Ocean County Democratic Committee Chairman Wyatt Earp is individually named in the lawsuit brought by the plaintiffs, he was not at the hearing. Toms River attorney Steven Secare appeared on behalf of Earp and the committee. Marta Harrison, Executive Director of the committee, testified on behalf of the Ocean County Democratic organization. “Just like you can observe when someone is coming in to a voting booth, you will be able to observe when someone opens their ballot. You’ll be able to observe when someone has voted. You will receive a report regularly of the voting – giving the challengers ample opportunities to challenge the vote,” Harrison said. Harrison said that it’s a point of honor between Democrats that they don’t require identif ication before people vote. She called the idea “Republican concepts.” “We respect the court’s decision and are thankful the court offered suggestions to improve the remote voting process and retained jurisdiction to allow us to come back before the court if those suggestions are not implemented,” Turnbach said after the hearing. Chris Lundy contributed to this story.
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POLICE BLOTTER Brick EMS Employee Spotlight
BRICK – Each month Brick Police EMS will randomly select an EMT from the staff to share a little bit of their background and shed some positive light on their contribution to the Brick Township Community. For the month of July 2022 EMT Mary Natale’s #53137 number was drawn. EMT Natale joined the unit as a Part Time EMT in August of 2020. She has been an EMT since 2019, previously volunteering for a local mutual aid agency as an EMT. Natale recently graduated from Stockton University with a degree in psychology. She also spent time as an intern with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office with their Financial Crime Unit. Job well done EMT Mary Natale. Keep up the excellent work!
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The 3 Surprising Reasons Gastrin Should Be Measured
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. People talk of stomach problems and tummy aches, belching and pain. But some people have fatigue, or psychiatric issues. Often the blood testing work-up for these conditions does not include one important hormone called “gastrin” which I think should be measured. Gastrin is a hormone produced in your stomach and duodenum and helps to digest food. When gastrin is elevated, it means that stomach acid production has declined. If your stomach acid is low, then gastrin levels naturally rise. Gastrin comes to the rescue and says “Stomach cells, you need to make us more stomach acid.” Gastrin is important because it helps you to produce HCL, as in hydrochloric acid which is how you digest your meals. Consumers have been taught to dislike stomach acid, but you shouldn’t. You need proper levels of stomach acid. And gastrin is a hormone that responds to the amount of stomach acid present in your stomach on any given day. If there’s not enough acid, gastrin will rise to stimulate acid production. By the way, the term hypochlorhydria is used for people with low stomach acid levels. Measuring gastrin levels with a blood test is something that lends tremendous insight. High gastrin is often associated with hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) and may cause any of the following: • Belching • Flatulence immediately after eating • Bad breath • Heartburn • Fatigue • Frequent infections The reason these symptoms occur is
because a condition of hypochlorhydria means that you are no longer able to extract and absorb essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, B12, folate and protein. Regardless of the body’s weight, the cells are starving for nutrition due to the lack of these nutrients… which I’m saying could be due to the lack of acid. Supplements of betaine are often used. Work with a practitioner if you’d like to correct your acid levels with betaine. Don’t just take betaine because it will hurt you if you have normal or high stomach acid. And now, for the three surprising reasons gastrin levels should be evaluated with a blood test: 1. You have chronic GI complaints such as flatulence right after eating, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux and early satiety which means you feel full quickly. 2. You have chronic fatigue which could mean you have anemia, or hypothyroidism. 3. If you have anxiety or psychiatric concerns. A negative mood has been associated with higher gastrin levels. It may be tied to increased adrenergic activity, but regardless of the cause, mood is definitely impacted by shifts in gastrin and this comes as a surprise to most practitioners. Gastrin is a good hormone, it supports stomach health, and assists with small intestine and pancreatic function. It helps you metabolize all the food on your plate and extract critical life-sustaining minerals. But like any good thing, you want normal levels of gastrin. If you’ve enjoyed this article, and would like to read the longer, more comprehensive version, visit my website, suzycohen.com.
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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) Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (2 2 ) P/T Help Wanted Cleaning - Couple mornings a week. 2-3 Saturdays a month (Sat. til September). Must have reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License. Pet friendly. Call Donna 732-330-5916. (31)
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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
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) CBJ General Contracting-Roofing Special. Repairs, shingle over and complete tear offs. $ave - As low as $4.00 sq. ft. *Remove existing shingles to wood decking, *Replace any rotted wood, *Install underlayment, flashing, vents, and shingles. *Remove all debris, meticulous clean up. *Warranty/satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Liscence #13VH11804800. No job too big or too small, we do it all. 35 years experience, excellent references. Call 732-850-5060. (32) PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Learn CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, or Active Shooter Response. Many other programs available www.hbradshaw.net. We bring the training to you! Low cost, flexible scheduling, expert instructors 732-408-5954. (28)
Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome. (29)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Toms River Seaport Vintage Boat Festival
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Vintage Boat Festival will be held on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huddy Park. Held annually in downtown Toms River’s Huddy Park, this year’s event promises to be a family-friendly all-ages fun celebration of the rich maritime history of the Toms
River and Barnegat Bay, featuring many vendors and historic, vintage and interesting watercraft. A Boat Registration Form and Vendor Application Form can be found by visiting tomsriverseaport.org/vintage-boat-festival. html.
REFRACTIVE ERRORS When the shape of the eye does not bend light properly, it creates a refractive error that blurs vision. This is what causes nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism, as well as presbyopia (age-related loss of near sight). Refractive errors are often inherited and diagnosed during childhood. While myopia can continually worsen over time, hyperopia can improve as one reaches adulthood. Astigmatism is usually present at birth, but it can also develop after an eye injury, disease, or surgery. Like myopia, astigmatism continues causing deterioration over the years if not treated with corrective lenses or Lasik surgery. Presbyopia cannot be cured or reversed, but most people can easily live with it by using reading glasses. When it comes to scheduling preventive health appointments, eye exams are often overlooked. Comprehensive eye exams include a vision screening in addition to a series of tests to evaluate the health of your eyes. During an exam, each eye is examined for signs of serious eye issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and detached retinas, among other conditions. To schedule an appointment, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. The shape of the eye determines what type of refractive error we have. An elongated eyeball will cause nearsightedness while farsightedness occurs if it is too short.
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One of those annoying summertime staples at the Jersey Shore is traffic – lots and lots of traffic. Here is a stunning aerial shot of the Highlands Bridge during the recent holiday weekend. The photo was taken by Stan Berger (Facebook.com/LikeStansPhotos) and it means tourism is in full swing. Berger will be enjoying a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game in August. Wanna win some tickets? Email your summer shore pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
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Dinner Dance Fundraiser For Columbus Day Parade
OCEAN COUNTY – A dinner dance that will serve as a fundraiser for the Columbus Day Parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. on August 18 at the Atlantis Ballroom, located at the Days Hotel in Toms River. This year will mark the 31st Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival based in Seaside Heights. Dr. Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari was named the Grand Marshal. She was the director of the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Equal Educational Opportunity (Civil Rights Office), and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for the Trenton Board of Education.
She is cu r rently a member of the prestigious New Jersey Council of Education, and the national Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations in the United States. This year’s Columbus Day Parade will be held on Su nday, October 9. The three-day Italian Festival begins on October 7. Those interested in at tending the dinner dance, sponsoring the event, joi n i ng t he Pa r a d e C om m it t e e, or looking for any other information regarding this year’s Parade and Italian Fe st ival a nd a ccompa ny i ng eve nt s should contact Blandina at 732 4776507 or e-mail the committee at info@ columbusnj.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 16 - june 22 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): An unexpected phone call may bring good news or clarity, and someone might intrigue you by sharing an array of romantic notions in the upcoming week. Cut through the parts that don’t feel relevant; embrace what does. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let romance take a backseat to fact-finding in the week ahead. You may be accustomed to harmonious relationships, but it takes two to make that a reality. Remember your opinion is just one of many. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be tempted to roam too far for love. Don’t form any romantic attachments based on mere infatuation in the week ahead. You will fit in much better with good friends or a discussion group. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can deftly navigate the gap between fact and fiction, so shine your light when you have a chance to explore inspiring ideas in the upcoming week. Capitalize on your ability to present yourself with confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may spend more time than usual with friends or in your inner world. Displaying self-discipline and organizational skills could put you at the head of the pack by the end of the week. Meet deadlines promptly to hold your own. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your friendliness can dial your popularity up a notch. You may need to be more discriminating about your tribe in the upcoming week. Someone who wants to get closer might not be who you think they are.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let someone new become the center of your life when you are just an option in theirs. You can handle workplace situations in an imaginative way, but some people may misunderstand your intentions this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trying to get over on someone always returns in kind, so a cooperative approach is a better choice. You may be more satisfied as the week unfolds if you make your own way, keep your feet on the ground and perform diligent research. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circulate and meet new people, but don’t attach too much meaning to someone’s innocent flirtation. Stay at a safe distance from new contacts and avoid steamy romantic encounters in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can give up or give it all you’ve got. Map out strategies to keep your money safe or to keep your business in the black as this week unfolds. Avoiding waste is always a sound business practice. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do a reality check before you whip out a credit card in the week ahead. Be sure to ask for advice from trusted advisers before you make a major purchase or investment. You may end up with extra duties. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your desire for romantic encounters could distract you from concrete accomplishments in the week ahead. You could fall behind or experience some awkward moments if you indulge in too many fantasies.
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