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By Smestad-NunnJudy HANKINS ISLANDAn abandoned house that sits alone on an island in Barnegat Bay continues to deteriorate. The windows are missing, the bulkhead has fallen into disrepair, and a one-time inground pool has popped out and sits on the eastern side of the house. It appears that birds have taken over the once-luxurious home whose grounds at one time had a helicopter pad.The house on Hankins Island, or Middle Sedge Island, is near Chadwick Beach Island and can be seen from parts of the barrier island and from waterfront areas of Brick, but it is only accessible by boat.The island is named after Charles Hankins, a boat builder from Lavallette who built all the lifeguard boats along the Jersey Shore. Two of his boats are on permanent display at the Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn
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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Several buildings within the Brick Township School District will undergo projects to install new or upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.Currently out of the 12 schools that make up the district, 10 schools do not have any air conditioning. Only Brick Township High School and Brick Memorial High School have fresh air intake airLastconditioning.year,thetopic of air conditioning came up in meetings with residents urging the districts to put money aside for
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By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - Morgan Blann, 11, appeared as serious as a drill sergeant as she led the seventh graduating youth academy class of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office to their places. A seventh grader at Veteran’s Memorial School in Brick, Morgan was one of 33 Class Leader Morgan Blann poses with Ocean County Sheriff Foundation President Jerry Bove, Sheriff ’s Officer Alexandra Kern, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, and Sgt. Shannon Dugan. ─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (Academy - See Page 4) (Schools - See Page 9) By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - The Toms River East Little League All-Stars wound up on the wrong side of a gem in the Little League Baseball Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Ct. East was no-hit in the championship game by right-hander Joey Lionetti, who pitched the New York-Massapequa Coast Little League to a 4-0 victory at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center on Friday night, August 12, broadcast on ESPN. Massapequa advanced to the Little League
Toms River Thrown A Curveball Before World Series Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa., for the first time in the organization’s 72-year history.Easthoped to qualify for the World Series for the second straight season and the seventh time overall. It was 1-2 in last year’s LLBWS. Led by Todd Frazier, who served as an ESPN analyst in Bristol during the recent event, East won the LLBWS in 1998 when it was known as the Toms River East American Little League. The former Toms River High School South, Rutgers University, retired major-league All-Star and Olympic silver medalist has donated a scoreboard to East. Lionetti, whose team won the New York state title, blazed his way to nine strikeouts in six innings. He walked one, leadoff hitter Mike Mendes, whose father, Michael, was East’s manager. Lionetti hit three batters and threw two wild pitches. Of his 72 pitches, 49 were strikes. He tossed first-pitch strikes to 15 of 22 batters. He posted four ground ball outs. Three outs were on fly outs. (Curveball - See Page 5)
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The boys and girls then waited to receive certificates for their accomplishments, to gether with special medals draped around theirSgt.necks.Shannon Dugan opened the gradu ation ceremony with a few introductions, beginning with Sheriff’s Officer Alexandra Kern. Kern planned the week’s activities that gave the young recruits a taste of po lice training and work. Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastro nardy delivered a few brief remarks. He stressed the importance of the general public understanding and appreciating opportunities in the public safety field. “We try to have a very good experience here,” said Mastronardy. “We received funding from the Sheriff’s Foundation, which pays for everything associated with thisAtprogram.”apre-graduation
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The students also had the chance meet Sangria, a horse who was owned by Sher iff Officer Brian Stockwell. After Stock well’s untimely death in a car crash, his family donated the horse to the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Officer Juan Mercado coincidentally introduced Sangria to the young recruits on the late Stockwell’s birthday.“Thebloodhound was the coolest because he can sniff ahead and track a person down,” said John Maldonado, a seventh-grade student from Manchester. Physical training took up some time on the schedule and appeared an expected regiment. While no one complained about the daily routines, some added drills didn’t sit well with quite a few of the kids. “The hardest part of the whole program in my opinion was collective punish ment,” Aidan Carrattini shared. “Most of the time, when one person messed up, we all had to do pushups.” Kern credited other members of the county agency for their roles in the program, as well as the Ocean County Public Safety Cadets. Children who age out of the youth academy program become eligible for the cadet unit, which accepts candidates from ages 14-20. This year, Kern and one of the cadets attended a Leadership Academy in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The two trained with the Army’s Military Police, lived in military barracks and worked with the Army’s drill sergeants. Ocean County’s Cadets received national recognition last year by achieving first place status in three separate competitions. They also won third place honors in three additional matches with cadets throughout the United States.
The Fire Marshall presented a demon stration that sixth grade homeschooled student Isaac David found quite insight ful. “If there’s a fire, they have to go into the house to inspect it,” David said. “They have to look to see what started the fire and if it was caused on purpose to hurt people.”DayFour exposed the young recruits to four legged members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s Officers Christine Casullo and Michael Fiorentino and their K-9s treated the kids to a special demonstration.“Theydidabite drill,” Kern said. “They then went out to find explosives in the field.”
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press conference with a sole reporter, the graduating class collectively invoked military etiquette with a loud “Yes, ma’am” when asked if they enjoyed the program. Many of the par ticipants were also eager to share thoughts about their five-day jam-packed schedules. As a law enforcement agency, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office follows many of the same rules and traditions established by the United States’ military branches. Even the younger recruits received daily marching and military etiquette training as part of their academy experience. David Rojas, a Lakewood Middle School eighth grade student, said he enjoyed learning the marching protocol as well as the facing movements. Others found different aspects of the program provided more interest. On Day 3 of training, the youth recruits proceeded to the Brick Municipal Docks where they had the opportunity to take a boat ride around the marina on the county’ marine“Goingunit.on the boat was the best part for me,” proclaimed Jayden Randazzo, a Beachwood sixth grade student. When the students returned to the Police Academy that day, they received SWAT orientation by way of a demonstration. “The kids got to play with all of the equip ment that our SWAT team uses,” Kern shared. “They met a ton of members from our SWAT team and also saw a vehicle takedown by the SWAT team through a flashbang.”Youthrecruits did their own traffic stop scenarios and participated in competi tions in handcuffing and firearms training. The winner of the handcuffing compe tition was Chase Battaglia, followed by Isaac Davis as runner up. Alexander Earlton won the firearms competition, while Jayden Randazzo achieved runner up status in the same category. Students had the opportunity to learn the role fingerprinting plays in solving crimes and saw the county’s drone in action. “I liked the FATS (FireArm Training Stimulator) machine the best,” shared sixth-grader Shan Morales. “We practiced with laser guns on targets.”
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“He was somethin’ else,” said manager Mike Mendes, assisted by coaches Ed Todaro and George Gallagher. “We faced him in the first game and I felt we would hit him a little bit, but he had his stuff working. Nobody was beating him. He was that good. He did a great job.”
The Toms River East Little League All-Stars enjoy the tournament in Connecticut. In the front row from left to right are Tyler Todaro, Jake Gallagher, Bryce Tomitz, Michael Mendes, Brady Gillen, Kevin O’Donnell and Jayce Cappello. In the back row from left to right are Christian Mascaro, Jack Gillen, Logan Macchia, Phil LaGrossa, Ryan McHugh and Deklin Sloan.
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“The kid was dominant,” said Paul Mika, presi dent of the Toms River East Little League. “He had complete command of his fastball. His curveball was insane. He had our hitters off balance for the whole game. His command was spot on.”
Toms River’s Christian Mascaro suffered the loss, allowing four runs - three earned - on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. He hit two batters and threw two wild pitches. Of his 88 pitches, 60 were strikes. He threw 14 first-pitch strikes to 24 batters. Reliever Tyler Todaro allowed one hit in one-third of one inning.“Itwas a heartbreaking loss,” Mendes said. “After the game, I told our boys they created memories for me that I will remember for the rest of my life. It was a fun group to coach and watch grow.” Massapequa took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. It went ahead 2-0 in the fourth and capped the scoring with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. East finished the game with one error. Mass apequa, which hails from Long Island, stroked eight hits and played errorless ball. East fell to Massapequa 6-3 in the first round of the double-elimination event. For East, Brady Gillen went 2-for-4 and scored one run. Mascaro stroked two hits, including one double, in three atbats, drove in one run and scored one run. Deklin Curveball: Continued From Page 1 Sloan hit one triple in three at-bats, plated one run and scored one run. Mendes went 2-for-4. Bryce Tomitz went 1-for-2 and drove in one run. Massapequa won it with three runs in the top of the seventh. Lionetti started and pitched to a no-decision, allowing three runs - three earnedon eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and hit two batters. Of his 87 pitches, 61 were strikes. He threw 20 first-pitch strikes to 27 batters. He struck out eight. East stayed alive in the tournament with a 3-2 conquest of Cumberland of Rhode Island. Masca ro posted the win, hurling four scoreless innings in relief of starter Brady Gillen. Mascaro whiffed five, walked none and allowed three hits. Of his 55 pitches, 36 were strikes. Tyler Todaro earned the save. He pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing one hit, striking out two and walking two. Of his 26 pitches, 12 were strikes. East scored the winning run in the bottom of the third. For East, Mendes went 0-for-1, scored one run and drew one walk. Gillen was 1-for-3. Jayce Cappello went 0-for-2, scored one run and drew one walk. Logan Macchia went 2-for-3 and drove in one run. Mascaro went 0-for-2, scored one run and drew one walk. East followed with a 3-1 victory over Fairfield American of Connecticut. Macchia was the winning pitcher. In 5 2/3 innings, he allowed one earned run, whiffed six and walked none. He hit one batter and allowed a home run. Of his 85 pitches, 55 were strikes. He threw first-pitch strikes to 16 of 23 batters. Todaro notched the save, allowing one hit, whiffing none and walking none. He posted the final out of the game. Macchia hit a two-run homer on a 2-2 pitch in the bottom of the first for a 2-0 lead. Mendes went 1-for-3 and scored two runs. Gillen went 1-for-3. Teammate Kevin O’Donnell went 1-for-1. East won the New Jersey state title to qualify for the tournament. It also captured District 18 and Section III titles. It went 15-4 in All-Star action. “Unfortunately,” Mika said, “our run ended.” Manager Mendes, who played on the 1990 Brick National Little League team which lost in the regional semifinals, said he enjoyed his involvement with the team. “The kids made it fun,” said Mendes, 44, who played football for the Brick Township High School Green Dragons of legendary coach War ren Wolf. “They were together almost each day since May 15. They were always ready to practice. They had a lot of fun with each other. I will not only remember our titles. I will remember each player’s personality and how we stayed in dorms during the last week we were together. I watched them develop re lationships with the players on the teams from the other states. “We have gritty kids who love playing the game and love battling. I love all of the kids and I am extremely proud of them.” He said the team received strong support from Toms River Township. “The whole town was behind us, “ he said. “There were watch parties in the bars and restaurants. The support was overwhelming. It was awesome to see.”
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Toms River tax assessor Bill Laird it appears that in 2005, when the owner transferred the property to the same entity for $100, it was a “give away” and it was put into an LLC. “There are various reasons to form an LLC,” he said in a recent phone call. “It can be for tax pur poses and it can reduce liability because it separates you…they can’t go after your personal property.”
Toms River Township Engineer Bob Chankalian said there have been two visits by Code Enforce ment to Hankins Island after the department got a pair of complaints from boaters. Code Enforcement operates on a complaints-ba sis, the engineer said. “Obviously, nobody is driving by in a car, but in 2020 there was a report by a boater of construction being open,” Chankalian said in a recent phone call. “It was boarded up and we had no trespassing signs posted in late 2020.” A second complaint about graffiti was filed in July of 2021. The owner had it painted over. Asked if the owner has been fined, Chankalian said they have not. “Both times they did what they needed to do - they boarded it up, they posted the no trespassing signs, and after the graffiti they went out and painted it,” he said. “People go over there all the time. No one’s paying attention to the signs, but the owners have done their best to secure it, and they’ve done everything we’ve asked,” the engineer said. The cost to demolish the house would be astro nomical, Chankalian said. “Just to bring barges in and to bring workers over there, the cost for the town to do that, and then, I would imagine, back charge tax lien the property… it would take years to get the money back,” he said. Township documents show that the land value of Hankins Island is $850,000 and improvements are valued at $40,000 for a total of $890,000. Annual taxes are $24,243.89.
“It’s in bad shape, but it’s a unique property for someone who has the appetite for something like this,” the tax assessor said.
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Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut. Sometime in the late 1960s, Hankins bought the 14.5 acres on Middle Sedge Island, and he also purchased the most westerly residential lot on the mainland where he could park his car. His boat was there so he would leave his car and motor to the island on weekends with his wife, Anna Ohlau Hankins. The couple used the home for years until they sold the two-story colonial, which was moved off the island by barge. A new home was built in 1991 and was owned by Dell Construction. According to public records, Anthony and Joann Dellechiaie purchased the property for about $1.6 million in May 1999 from Joseph and Wallis McDermott of Montville, NJ. Records show that the Dellechiaies sold the prop erty to Zero Barnegat Bay LLC for $100 in January 2005. Foreclosure documents were filed in 2012. Then Sandy hit. Hankins Island sat in the cross hairs of the superstorm, and the house and grounds sustained severe damage.
Laird said there are no permits out for the prop erty since 1992, and township records describe the property as “vacant, dilapidated, poor exterior and poor interior.”
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members of the National Guard and Reserves are often ineligible to access the benefits of this program despite the critical role they played in protecting our nation and serving our communities. With this legislation, we will ensure that we honor our commitment to those who have served and sacrificed for our country by finally expanding eligibility of the SSVF program to national guardsmen, reservists, and their families.”
“The National Coalition for Homeless Vet erans (NCHV) applauds Sen. Cory Booker for introducing the Supportive Services for Reserve Component Veterans and Families Act. Those who served in the National Guard and Military Reserve have been ineligible for many benefits when not federally activated. This important legislation would remove this barrier to entry from the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program,” NCHV CEO Kathryn Monet stated. “NCHV thanks Senator Booker for expanding access to SSVF for veterans of both the Guard and Reserve, bringing us one step closer to achieving our mission of ending veteran homelessness.”
“Whether it’s a flood, hurricane or national emergency, it’s always our citizen soldiers who answer the call and respond to the need. We support Senator Booker’s initiative in extending SSVF emergency housing services to our National Guard and Reserve people. Creating a safeguard for the families of these state heroes if they are in jeopardy of losing their homes is a small request for those who give so much to our communities in our most trying times.”
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“Our National Guard and Reserve are at the forefront when crisis hits,” said Dave Pearson, Assistant Director of Veteran Services for Catholic Family & Community Services in the Diocese of Paterson and Co-Chair of the New Jersey SOS Veteran Stakeholder Group.
“Retired and separated National Guardsmen often face the same housing challenges as their former active-component brothers and sisters, yet many are ineligible for help from of the VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program,” said retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, President of the National Guard Association of the United States. “We applaud Senator Booker for this bill that would correct this longstanding inequity.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced legislation to expand the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, which promotes housing stability among very low-income vet eran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing. The Supportive Ser vices for Reserve Component Veterans and Families Act would expand SSVF eligibility to former members of the National Guard and Reserves who have retired or separated from service after having served a term of enlistment.Established in 2011, the SSVF program has helped decrease veteran homelessness by 50% and assisted 850,000 veterans and their family members by permanently housing, rapidly rehousing, or preventing them from becom ing homeless. However, under the program’s current guidelines, many former members of the National Guard and Reserve Component, who were not activated for federal active duty military service while serving, are ineligible for the program. In addition to expanding eligibility of the SSVF program, the legislation would also require the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing food and housing insecurity experienced by current reserve component service members, across all seven components of the Reserves and National Guard. “The SSVF program has proven to be a tremendous success, helping thousands of veterans and their families find quality, afford able housing,” said Sen. Booker. “Yet, former
care of. And then once the PACT Act passes, your ail ments get covered for one year and one year only, and then you have to hope that Congress wants to continue paying for you to get better. That’s what they blamed it on anyway. Everyone in Washington knows it’s because the Republicans weren’t getting their way on an environmental bill so they took it out on veterans. I’ll never forget Ted Cruz high-fiving other senators on the senate floor when the veteran vote went down. All 25 of these Senators voted for the bill earlier this year when it was the exact same! When it finally did pass, there were 11 senators who still voted against it. All 11 wereRememberRepublicans.that when it comes to voting. Remember which party has the backs of our veterans and which party played games with veterans’ lives. I’m disgusted. GeorgeBerkeleyHarrow
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This is a scary moment. The Supreme Court just dismantled abortion rights across America. As a re sult, twenty-six states could outlaw abortion, including 13 that have passed “trigger” laws to take effect immediately after the Court overturns Roe v. Wade. This news should set off alarm bells for all Amer icans. Our fundamental freedoms are coming un der attack by a hyper-par tisan supermajority on the Court. And this could just be the beginning. But there’s a way to fight back, which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the Judi ciary Act of 2021. The Judiciary Act would rebalance the Supreme Court by adding four new seats, giving us 13 justices in total. It’s just what we need to move away from extremely partisan rulings and restore the legitimacy of the Court - and it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. A recent poll showed that the major ity of Americans support expanding the court again now. It’s past time for Congress to get on board with this crucial bill. Frank Ranuro Point Pleasant cowards! All 25 of those who switched sides were Re publicans. I say “switched sides” because they’re not on our side any more. There were 3.5 million veterans going all the way back to Vietnam who were potentially denied access to life-saving healthcare because of 25 senators who decided playing political games was more important than the wellbeing of the men and women who fought forTheyus. lied and said it was about funding, but that doesn’t make it any bet ter. They didn’t think that the veterans deserved the health care automatically. The Republicans wanted to vote every year to see if they would continue paying the bill for healthcare for America’s veterans. Could you imagine? You’re a Gulf War vet. You get home with a host of lung problems. For 15 years the government has said you’re not worth taking a community and school district that provided ac cess to both a rigorous and inspiring curriculum, while also a variety of enrichment opportunities through the arts, athletics, and clubs that to this day I credit my success in adult hood. I knew then I had found my “hometown.”
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The Brick Times welcomes all points of view for pub lication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express them selves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for verifica tion. Letters may not be print ed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submit ted, we reserve the right to It’s that time again. With election day loom ing, supporters of candi dates like to get letters into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure that Why did Republicans vote to block the act that would take care of veterans who were exposed to toxic sub stances? The PACT Act will help our men and women who were exposed to toxic chemicals while protecting our way of life. Many of them were manning burn pits during the call of duty, breathing in chemicals as weapons were incinerated. On August 1, the VFW posted this: “Instead of voting to advance the Hon oring our PACT Act to the president’s desk, 25 senators changed their votes and no longer support toxic-ex posed veterans. This is the same bill 84 senators voted in favor of in June. No more delays! No more games! The Senate must pass the PACT Act now!” I was glad to see the VFW call these senators out for what they are – two-faced
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Growing up, my dad’s job required our family to move every few years. We moved again prior to the end of my eighth grade year to Toms River. I was not sure if there would be additional moves in our future, but what I found even as a child then, was
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Soon we realized that there was no place quite like Toms River, a town that has grown in so many ways, but maintains the feeling of a small-town communi ty and much of that feeling is due to the Toms River Regional School District. The last few years have been difficult for every one, and they have cer tainly been challenging for our beloved district. Throughout our region, school districts have faced unprecedented changes and difficulties and Toms River has been no differ ent, from financial strain due to state aid cuts, a long and costly superin tendent search, building delays and the ongoing pressures our teachers and staff carry every day. Our district needs lead ership within the Board of Education, to help support the district through these trying times, as well as lead it to the realization of its goals including: bal ancing student achieve ment and engagement with social and emotion Deadline On Political Letters And Candidates your letter gets in. In order to give enough time and space for letters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 22. Keep in mind that the sooner you get the letter in, the more likely it is to run. After October 22, there will only be two weeks of letters pages.Thebest length for letters is 300-500 words. I will not publish anything that is crude, insulting, or makes falseEveryaccusations.week,we have a government page where we run press releases from your elected representatives. We will not be running any press releases from candi dates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October.Anycandidates who want to broadcast their message to our readers, which num ber literally hundreds of thousands, can contact us at derstanding.line.com.Sales@JerseyShoreOnThankyouforyourun
After my husband and I had our children, we con templated moving closer to our jobs and finding a new “hometown.”
The Brick Times, August 20, 2022, Page 9jerseyshoreonline.com installation. During that time, Superin tendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Farrell said it could cost them some $50 mil lion to have all the systems installed. He also said how administration was looking into a plan to install air con ditioning ventilators over the next few years, prioritizing middle schools with large populations and schools with second floors where the heat rises. At the recent Board of Education meeting, members of the board unani mously voted to approve five contracts to the company who bid the lowest on the projects, as well as a single-school contract to a separate low bidder on thatTheseportion.projects will include all new HVAC systems in the following schools: Lanes Mill Elementary, Vet erans Memorial Elementary, Emma Havens Young Elementary and Drum Point Elementary, as well as Veterans Memorial Middle School and Lake Riviera Middle School. Five of the contracts were awarded to the vendor GBI, Inc T/A Thermal Piping of Wrightstown. A single contract, which was for Lanes Mill Elementary school, was awarded to DeSesa Engineering Company, of Livingston. The breakdown of the costs for each school is as follows: • Lanes Mill Elementary School: •$1,520,000LakeRiviera Middle School: $4,657,000 • Veterans Memorial Middle School: •$4,899,000EmmaHavens Young Elementary School: $2,963,000 • Veterans Memorial Elementary School: $2,437,000 • Drum Point Elementary School: $2,888,000Theseairconditioning and HVAC sys tem projects are being funded through the district’s capital budget. In addi tion, the projects are partially funded by the state from the $7.5 million that was granted to the district late last year, which was obtained from federal pan demic relief measures. The total cost of the projects to upgrade the ventilation systems in the six schools will be $19,364,000. Schools: Continued From Page 1 Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.
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collection in auto mated or manual trucks. Snow plowing required. Must be able to perform required vehicle inspections and maintain records/ reports for Candidatessame.must have the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and the public. Applicants must be self-di rected to complete daily tasks. CDL is required. Applicants must be able to follow all safety standards. The Township of Brick is a NJ Civil Ser vice jurisdiction and an Equal Opportunity employer. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package including health benefits and the pension plan. Starting salary is $42,000. Interested candidates should complete an online application: EmploymentApplicationtownshipofbrick.seamlessdocs.com/f/ or forward a complete resume to humanresources@ twp.brick.nj.us. Brick Township Now Hiring Send your community events to news@jerseyshoreonline.com HOURS: Mon,Tues,Fri: 9-5 • Thurs: 9-7 • Sat: 8:30-3 • CLOSED Sun & Wed LORRAINE’S BARBER SHOP 2577 Hooper Ave. • Brick, NJ 08723 • 732.920.0025 Est. 1984 Senior Men’s Cuts $14 Reg. Men’s Cuts $16 Senior Women’s Cuts $17 (Includes Blow Dry) Children’s Cuts $13 (Children 10 and Younger) BEARD TRIMS • FADES • BUZZ CUTS • FLAT TOPS • HIGH & TIGHT
End Of Summer Bonanza Raffle Prize $1,000 Visa gift card, 2nd Prize $500 Visa gift card, 3rd Prize $250 Visa gift card. Drawing is September 30 at 12 p.m. No employee or Board Member of the Organiza tion or their immediate family members may purchase tickets to the raffle or win the prizes. Visit jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/endofsum merraffle for more information and for tickets.
BRICK – The Township of Brick is seek ing applicants able to perform the duties of Sanitation Driver in the Township Public Works Department. The position entails performing sanitation
The Music Ministry Of Santos - Gospel Doo Wop
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BRICK – Brick Presbyterian Church Proudly Presents: The Music Ministry of Santos - Gospel Doo Wop on September 30 in the Family Life Center. There will be a spaghetti & meatball din ner served between 5 and 6 p.m. courtesy of Carrabba’s Italian Grill - salad, dessert and beverage will be provided by Church Committee $15 per person. Concert begins at 7 p.m. (free will offering) Tickets are on sale now and through Sep tember 23. Call 732-477-0676 to purchase.
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BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is holding an End of Summer Bonanza Raffle. Consider helping with their rescue efforts by participating in this important fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Raffle tickets available online or at the shelter. Price is $2 per ticket, book of 10 is $20. 1st
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BRICK – Alumni in Recovery is now looking for Brick Chapter speakers. In recovery? Six months plus sober? Age 18 to 40? Alumni from a Brick or nearby school? Contact alumniinrecovery.brick@gmail.com for more information.
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BRICK – Traders Cove Concert Series presented by Pine Belt Cars Motown Revue on August 24 at 7 p.m. at Traders Cove Marina and Park, 40 Mantoloking Road. Traders Cove Concerts are free to attend. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Coolers are permitted – no alcohol. Rain date for any postponed concert is the following evening. Traders Cove Concert
BRICK – Brick Township’s Second Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale will take place on October 8. Last year, more than 500 homes took part and this year we are expecting even more. Participants will sell their goods at their own homes. The Township will compile a list of participating homes and create a Google map to help people findThesales.costto participate as a seller is $5 per home. Participation in the sale will count towards the annual limit of four yard sales per year. To register, download a form at net/index.php/events/town-wide-yard-salebricktownship. and mail it with payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Township Clerk’s Office, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723. You can also register in person in the Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BRICK – Girl’s Fall Pick Up Softball is a program designed to keep our Youth softball player active during the fall season.Each week they will randomly draw new teams and have the girls warm up and play one game. Games will be played on Thursdays throughout September at Drum Point Sports Complex from 6 to 8 Girl’s Fall Pick Up Softball p.m. Warm ups will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and the game will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. They will have four sessions: Septem ber 8, 15, 22 and 29. You have to sign up per session. The price is $10 per session. Registration begins August 1. Register at bricktownship.register.communitypass.net/ Divisions 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade 7th to 9th grade.
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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Street Crime Unit Detectives made multiple arrests for drug possession during motor vehicle stops.
lodged in Ocean County Jail. The child was turned over to a family friend. Passenger Noah Mangan, 43, from Brick, was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, prescription legend pills, heroin and drug paraphernalia. Additionally, Mangan pro vided a false name to officers during the investigation and was charged with hin dering his own apprehension for the three outstanding warrants for his arrest. Mangan was lodged in Ocean County Jail. Passenger James Sanderson, 41, from Freehold, was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal metham phetamine, possession of crystal meth amphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills and paraphernalia. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail. Passenger Ashley Johnston, 30, from Manchester, was charged with posses sion with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills and drug paraphernalia. Johnston proceeded to confirm the false name provided by Mangan, which led to the additional charge of hindering appre hension of another. Johnston was released on a Chargessummons.are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Detectives later found crystal methamphet amine, prescription pills, heroin, parapher nalia, and drug packaging materials inside. The driver, Chastity Torro, 47, from Nep tune City, was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal metham phetamine, possession of crystal meth amphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills, and possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering the welfare of children and several motor vehicle summonses. She was
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BRICK – Brick Township Police Depart ment EMS staff will be hosting a Child Seat Check event on August 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Laurelton Firehouse on Route 88. Join for a free car seat inspection. Child Child Seat Check
The first occurred on July 14 at around 11:30 p.m. when a detective pulled over a car in the Walmart parking lot on Route 88. Cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found inside the car which resulted in the arrests of the two occupants. Austin Keiser, 43, and Kathleen Lastra, 53, both from Toms River were charged with possession of cocaine and drug parapher nalia. Keiser received the additional charge of distributing cocaine. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail and Lastra was released on a summons. On July 25 at 10:45 p.m., detectives noticed a small sedan that committed several traffic violations in the area of the Walmart park ing lot. Inside the car were four adults, a child and a dog all seated within three seats.
passenger technicians from the Brick Police EMS will check your child in a car seat and answer any questions you may have. New and expecting parents are welcomed! For more information, call 732-451-2038 ext. 6.
TOMS RIVER – The Lions Clubs Inter national Foundation has reached its goal of raising $300 million while completing 300 million acts of service around the world. In fact, the organization raised more than $324 million and completed 495 acts of service. Anyone interested in donating may send a check payable to either Toms River Lions Club or make it payable to LCIF. Be sure Lions Club Surpasses Fundraising Goal to indicate LCIF in the memo section of their check. We can also accept credit card payments by telephoning Lion Mel at 732239-8968 and designate the donation is for LCIF. Anyone wishing to join us in these efforts can speak to Lion Mel at the number listed here or email tomsriverlionsclub@ gmail.com. They will be directed to the nearest club to their home.
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TOMS RIVER – All events will take place at the Holiday City Club House at 139 Santiago Drive, Toms River. Tickets for trips may be purchased at the club house on Fridays from 9:30 to 11a.m. They are running a bus trip to Grounds for Sculpture on September 21 at $55 per person. Bus leaves clubhouse at 9 a.m. and returns 3:45 p.m. Much to see, so bring your own lunch or snacks to avoid wait time at either of the two cafes in the park. For more information, call 732 341-4518 or email cbaszkowski@aol.com.
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• Studies show the use of hearing aids can slow down the rapid progression of cognitive decline. Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is on the front line of promoting cognitive health. We now offer a com puterized test of cognitive function called Cognivue Thrive. This screen ing tool objectively and reliably identi fies changes in cognitive function that could be indicative of an impairment that requires physician referral. In our opinion, driving brain health awareness and improving access to cognitive screenings are among the most important challenges of the 21st century. Although cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, early identifi cation of underlying conditions such as untreated hearing loss will lead to appropriate management, thus improv ing cognitive health. If you would like to schedule a Cog nivue Thrive screening, please feel free to contact our Toms River office at 732-818-3610. Sound News His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks! The Toms River Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!
• Hearing impairment is a greater risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia than other individual midlife risks.
• The proactive management of hear ing loss can delay or slow the onset or progression of cognitive decline.
Research shows that hearing loss may lead to the rapid progression of cognitive decline. The evidence in the literature suggests that: • The slow onset of hearing loss can have a significant impact on several key brain functions, including the memory, hearing, speech and language portions of cognition.
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5. Do not ignore. Please do not let any symptoms get swept under the rug due to your heavy workload, family needs, or whatever! Also, don’t take the “wait and see” approach. Wait and see what? If you develop cancer? No! Be more proactive than that and think two steps ahead and don’t wait and see anything. Visit your practitioner if you have any new/odd symptoms. If this topic interests you, there is much more I can share. To read a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com. By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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The makers of the mega-popular antacid drug called Zantac are now facing potential lawsuits that could total into the billions! If that doesn’t cause stress-induced heartburn, I don’t know what does! This isn’t about whether or not the drug works. It definitely works in terms of reduc ing stomach acid. The drug was removed from the market in 2020, but now it’s coming back into focus. Zantac was recalled due to potential contam ination with NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethyl amine) which is a probable carcinogen. The alleged lawsuits now state that negligence among pharmaceutical companies producing the drug led to serious harm in patients, spe cifically cancer. You can visit the Drugwatch website to see if you can file a claim. The prosecutors say that NDMA-contami nated pills have led to cancer. The FDA must agree on some level that there’s a problem be cause they issued a swift and complete drug recall 2020. You can learn more about the actual drug recall at the FDA’s website. Go online, or watch TV, there are a lot of attor neys advertising their services to people who were adversely by the medication. You may be wondering how NDMA toxin gets into medications. It is spawned during the manufacturing process. No one is con taminating the pills. It’s just happening by virtue of normal, regular, clean production of the pill. The NDMA is introduced during the tableting process from contaminated ingredients that were sourced elsewhere. Alternatively, the contaminant results from the use of solvents and agents used during the manufacturing process. It happens all the time, and not just with Zantac. Other medi cations in this drug class could be involved, as can some popular anti-hypertensives. And this may come as a shock, but a little ‘poison’ is allowed! There is a “permissible” amount of 96 nanograms per day. So you may be consuming NDMA, and not realize it. Here you’re trying to solve one issue, and wind up with a bigger one! The types of cancer associated with NDMA may include those of the breast, bladder, colon, lung, liver, blood, thyroid, pancreas, and others. Here’s a 5-step plan for what to do if you’ve been exposed to the medication: 1. Get a physical 2. Do bloodwork like a Chem Panel and CBC.
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With his controversial lyrics and political views, he went on to become rap’s original gangster, creating a genre of music that would spawn the careers of artists such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, 2Pac and many more. His successful film and TV career has included roles in New Jack City and Trespass and an incredible 22 years (and counting) as Detective Fin Tutuola on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He served as host and executive producer of In Ice Cold Blood and The Mediator, directed the 2012 documentary The Art of Rap, and starred with his wife in the E! reality show, Ice Loves Coco. His books include The Ice Opinion (1994), Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption - from South Central (Ice-T pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
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Globally, dogs have contributed to the extinction of almost one dozen wild animal and bird species. Maybe that doesn’t sound like a lot but today studies suggest dogs threaten nearly 200 species worldwide. Some species are already critically endangered. In areas where dogs roam freely in the wild, dog owners are not con cerned about the issue and continue to allow them roam. Larger terrestrial mammals suffer from predation and harassment by dogs. These same free roaming dogs, to also include feral dogs, compete with other predators (wildlife), who rely upon territory for food, breeding and raising their young. As the human population in these areas rise, so will the number of dogs, possibly causing the problem to get worse. So why do we care? Or should we? The answer is ‘yes’ we should. While the United States has some laws to govern the care and housing of dogs, as we know, people are not always side-by-side with their dog(s) to mon itor their every action. Some dogs possess a strong prey drive, potentially becoming preda tors and killing wild animals. This contributes to the disruption of the ecosystem. The food sources for wild animals become threatened as dogs compete with them for prey. Even the smallest wild animal, en dangered or not, is important to the balance of nature. Whether we live in suburban America or countries far away, we need to take responsibility for our pets. Just because you don’t see the global picture, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sourc es so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper New Jersey State and/or federal permits.
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Celebrity Summit to Bermu da - June 11-18, 2023. All inclu sive. Call Cruise or Tours, Bar bara 848-227-3963. (36) Food Shopper - Tuesday's every 2 weeks, year-round. Shoprite Toms River. 8:30 a.m. delivered by 10 a.m. same day. Reliable person, reliable transportation. Leave mes sage 732-914-1183. (37)
(28) Music Lessons In Your HomeBy state certified instrumen tal music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more informa tion. All are welcome. (29) 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) Services Services ServicesItems Wanted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 2 weeks* at $44.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 3 weeks* at $60.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 4 weeks* at $74.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ Total = $ 5.6. You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office. Please feel free to stop in and check your ad. 2. Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad below (counts as 1 word). Use separate sheet if necessary. Calculate Price As Follows: MAIL TO : PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388. Or go to jerseyshoreonline.com to place your classified. Credit Card# Exp. Cardholder Signature: Print Name: 4. Make check payable in advance to Micromedia Publications, or fill in MASTERCARD/VISA/AMERICAN EXPRESS info. below: 1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under: If you have any questions, email Ali at agradzki@jerseyshoreonline.com. Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday (Ads will be running the Saturday of that week) *In order to qualify for discounts, the same ad must run over the requested weeks. • Estate/Garage/Yard Sales • Auto For Sale • Items For Sale • Items Wanted • Help Wanted • Services • For Rent • Real Estate • Other PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR BILLING ADDRESS (THIS IS REQUIRED) ADDRESS TOWN ZIP PHONE CLASSIFIEDSNUMBERCANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE. Real Estate
(31) 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) 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) 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)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, sid ing, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)
MY HANDY CREW - Home re pairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home main tenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shop ping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family func tions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42) A Carepanion Team Humans and Pets - Decades of Experience Your Peace of Mind Family Operated Call or Text JoAnn 732-600-6812. (37) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (36) Widow Looking To Purchase Home - in Surrey Downs in Free hold. Will pay up to $255,000. Call Gail 732-678-3880. (36) Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28) Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Expe rience 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) 2006 Chevy Impala - Needs en gine some other mechanical. Body, interior fairly good. Good project car or parts. $895. (37) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net.
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any met al items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers li cense, company truck provided (29) 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 crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)
Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) Certified Home Health AidesNeeded for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n ) DoneFree est. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. $3000 Sign on Bonus - Klarr Trans port is now training prospective school bus drivers. Free training and quick turn around $20-$25/hour flexible hours plus overtime. Call or stop by 185 Lehigh Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. 732-905-5100. www. klarrtransportservices.com. (37) Cockapoo/Cavapoo Pups Avail able - Great dispositions, social ized, breeding 30+ years. Vet checked, first set shots. Call or text David 321-377-4000. (35) FOR SALE Beautiful waterfront Cape - 50X 350 FT, plus 175Ft dock in the Princeton Avenue Neighbor hood (601 Point Avenue, Brick). 180 degree River Views not lagoon or creek-all River. Coastal inspired decor with an oversized lot. New dock that accommodates 4 boats or watercraft. Home has a 30 Ft deck that overlooks the River with a stone pathway to fire pit and dock. New ly installed rear sprinkler system. Newly renovated home with new kitchen, granite, and stainless steel appliances. Premier neighborhood off Princeton Avenue east; minutes from Bay Head and Point Pleasant. Central Air, Wood Burning Fireplace, beau tifully appointed bedrooms. Large basement for storage or finishing. Waterfront living in a home that can be expanded on its 350 Ft lot. Newly installed cedar privacy fence and stone driveway. Extensive lot parking and 2 car garage with loft. Beautiful waterfront home coastal amenities. Text/Call for showings. Proof of funds required for showing. VRI Real Es tate, Debra Vizzi 732-687-4444. (37) Pets For Sale Auto For TravelSale
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The overwhelming majority of all Nursing and Rehabilitation centers in Ocean County are owned by large corporations with many buildings. Rose Garden is independently owned and operated. One single home..How refreshing! We are different, and like it that way. We believe you and yours will also... Experience the love and luxury. Call Kelly in Admissions to make arrangements - 732.505.4477 From Page 20 to Hollywood (2011), Split Decision (2022), Kings of Vice (2013) and Mirror Image music, and lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, libraries, and colleges, Ice-T has become a cultural icon and an influential spokesman for America’s youth, regardless of color. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit grunincenter.org or call the Grunin Center box office at 732-255-0500. The Grunin Center is located on the main campus of Ocean County College on Col lege Drive in Toms River. The Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
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On August 10, 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was signed into law. This Act allows military personnel and their fam ilies who suffered injuries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation. This new law will affect all veterans, family members and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Unfortu nately, many individuals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base. Over 1 million military service personnel and their families were exposed to the contaminated water and the Government knew it! The following conditions have been associated with the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune steatosis (fatty liver dis ease) Parkinson’s toxicity Infertility Neurobehavioral effects To be eligible to file a claim, the Claim ant must have lived, worked or have been otherwise present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 and harmed due to the base’s contaminated water. At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 years of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will screen your case. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us now to get started. 732-5051212. Lejeune Water Contamination
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There were no injuries reported in relation to the nine passengers and crew members on the train, they said. The age and identity of the juvenile has not been released at this time. The incident is under investigation and NJ Transit will be providing more information as it becomes available.
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The Brick Times, August 20, 2022, Page 25jerseyshoreonline.com around the JerSey Shore By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – From now until August 31, money from purchases of The Coffee Platoon US Armed Forces Coffee will be donated back to the Dine On Us Gift Card Program. Dine On Us will use the money raised to support the Gift Card Care Packages that will be distributed at Christmas. The Coffee Platoon was established in Coffee Purchases To Help Military 2019 with the Mission to partner with the Bridging the Gap Foundation with resources enabling career programs and services to be available to the veteran community.Itwasstarted to be a force multiplier and continually raise awareness about veteran challenges faced after serving Honorably and transitioning back into the civilian world. All of the after-tax profits from the sales of their coffee products in supermarkets are donated to Bridging the Gap Foundation 501C3. This enables various career transition programs, scholarships for military veter ans and first responders, and funding for service dog programs to be operational. For more information on Dine on Us. Dine On Us call 732-814-2064 l or visit dineonus.org Fun & GamesPaGe26 HoroscopeSeePage27
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It can be risky to put all your eggs in one basket. If you focus too heavily on material success, popularity or possessions, you may miss other opportunities. Remain open to diversity and variety in the upcoming week.
LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): There’s less stress when you follow the plan. Be patient and understanding if you receive criticism, but also learn what you can from it. A partner or loved one may test your dedication and loyalty, but tensions should subside later in the week.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Close the door on family problems and the past before taking on anything new. Some people in your life may not be cooperative or agreeable to day but as the week unfolds, you might begin to understand why.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep the lines of communication open. Let a loved one know how much you value having them in your life, especially if they are struggling. Offer understanding when someone is temporarily out of sorts this week.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : A dedication to details can help avoid misun derstandings. Make sure you proofread all communiques before you send them off. What seems like a burden today could become a blessing later this week.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be faced by a choice between following your heart and going along with others. Al though you could earn validation by playing to the crowd, you will sleep better if you stand by your principles.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can feel good but must do good, too, and stay focused. Finish what you started before you begin anything new. Wrap up loose ends and fulfill your obligations so you are ready for the week ahead.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn by doing. There’s no substitute for experience, although at times it can be a harsh teacher. The high standards you subscribe to can be helpful as the week unfolds; maintain them by learning from every misstep.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your en thusiasm is admirable. It may be tempting to initiate a new financial plan this weekend, but it is better to wait. Channel your energies into making your plans more solid and execute them later this week.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Anything you buy today at a discounted price may end up to be a mistake -- inferior materials aren’t likely to hold up over time. Do some research and wait until later in the week to purchase items that will endure.
VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Play by the rules. Carefully decide if your current plan is sus tainable or if it would be better to make a new start. A health or workplace problem will be resolved if you wait until later in the week to address it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Never take risks when the odds aren’t in your favor. This is not the day to begin something new or make crucial decisions. However, you can enjoy time with a romantic partner or social activities with friends.
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