The Loews Seacourt 10 Theater closed its doors on August 21 after 32 years of screen ing films and holding special events at the Toms River based movie house off Hooper and Bay avenues.
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By Smestad-NunnJudy BRICK - The congre gation of Temple Beth Or has hit a zoning snag on what they hoped would be a new location for the only conserva tive Jewish synagogue in Brick Township. Due to foottheirmembership,decliningtheysold17,000square-templeand4.6-
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Parking An Issue For Temple Plan acre location on Van Zile Road in March 2021 and have been searching for a suitable, smaller building and property ever since. With roots dating back to the early 1960s in Brick, the congregation has purchased the for mer Laurelton Funeral Home on Pier Avenue, which is the right size (Parking - See Page 5)
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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Township Police De partment celebrated its 50 th anniversary at this year’s National Night Out, commemo Brick Police Celebrates 50 Years Serviceof
Bay Head Mayor William Curtis spoke with Mi cromedia Publications and noted the issue came up during a Borough Council meeting in July.
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Ryan Noonan, AMC vice president of corporate communications stated in a press release that AMC regularly evaluates its locations and “makes (AMC - See Page 19)
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TOMS RIVER – Theater goers had the choice of seeing Back to the Future III, Glory, Pretty Woman, Driving Miss Daisy, House Party, Hunt For Red October, Fire Birds, Cadillac Man and Bird on A Wire when the Loews Sea court 10 opened to the public in 1990. You could also enjoy trailers of up coming films like Dick Tracy, Robo Cop II and Total Recall at that time but the 32-year-old township theater located on Hooper and Bay avenues showed its final films on August 21. That leaves the Marquee Cinemas Orchard 10 on Route 37 as the only theater left in Toms River which once boasted four operating cinemas in the community at one time.
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DepartmentBrickmenthroughoutcommunitytheyears.Sinceitsinception,theandwomenoftheTownshipPolicehavebeen serving and protecting its residents and has grown with a number of units and specialized equipment to help them combat crime as well as keep the community safe.When reflecting on the department’s histo ry, Brick Police Chief James Riccio told Jer sey Shore Online that (Police - See Page 4)
BAY HEAD – Officials of Ocean County aren’t ready to close the book on the Bay Head Reading Room just yet, but this chapter is coming to an end. It might find a new location after it closes its doors within the next year. The Reading Room located at 136 Meadow Avenue was leased to the Ocean County Library system through the borough and the school district which had an agreement dating back to 1985 but now the school district wants to use that space for a pre-school facility.
This 15-space parking lot is next to the former funeral home (the white building) with St. Thomas Lutheran Church in the background (brick building).
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licing, rescue divers, bicycle unit and more. Today, the department consists of over 240 employees which includes 146 sworn officers and 120 unsworn and civilian employees who work together to serve the residents of Brick. In celebration of the department’s 50th an niversary Mayor John G. Ducey presented a proclamation naming the week of August 7 through August 13, 2022, to be “Brick Town ship Police Department Week.”
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best protection! Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for August Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change. 732.341.9700DATE LOCATION CLINIC HOURS AugustMonday,29th Ocean County Health Department 175 Sunset Ave. 2PM-6PM AugustTuesday,30th Lacey Community Hall - Lacey Township 3PM-6PM Wednesday,August31st Stafford Library 10AM-1PM ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER he’s proud of what the department has grown into“Thetoday.department has grown substantially. A
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Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm further notice. The Pfizer vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and up. The Moderna pediatric vaccine is available only for children ages 6 months—5 years. the couple things that proud of is getting been an accredited department since 2012 and maintained that thought the years,” Riccio is a challenging process to prove that a police department is following the best practices established statewide. Riccio listed more achievements over the years: “All of our specialty units that we’ve added and grown into. Everything, with an emphasis on community policing, we’ve grown those units: our traffic unit, our dive team, our street crimes unit, our marine unit. All these different things that we’ve added to help serve the community better, because we are a large town and we’re a large department. Over the years we’ve seen what services we’ve needed to provide and we’ve built these specific units to be able to provide.”Atthis year’s National Night Out, Chief Riccio told the story of the department’s origin as well as its triumphs and hardships over the past 50 years. On July 17, 1972 the department was formed by hiring its first six officers: Joseph Perna, Robert Forrester, Robert Santaniello, Antho ny Sierchio, Joseph DeAngelo and Thomas D’Ambola. One month later, six more officers were hired: Ronald Dougard, Brian Henfey, Robert Ryan, Michael Mullarkey, Robert Leduc and Philip Gonzalez. These officers were led by Public Safety Director H. Walter Dodwell and worked out of a rented property located on Brick Boulevard until 1975 when the growing department moved to its current location in the Brick Township Municipal Building. Throughout the years the department continued to grow and by 1978 it numbered 55 officers. Sadly, later that same year the department suffered its first line of duty death, Officer Richard Harper. In 1980, the Director was replaced by Act ing Chief Joseph DeAngelo who held the position until 1981 when Joseph Anthony was named the Director of Public Safety. The department added a tactical team in 1982 which consisted of 12 men and was led by Lt. Robert Ryan. The K-9 unit was formed in 1988 and was led by Sgt. Philip Gonzalez and K-9 Sparky, with Patrol Offi cer Heidi Bergmann and K-9 Murphy as its first officers. Lt. Ronald J. Dougard was promoted to the rank of Chief of Police in 1990 and was the first Chief of Police in the history of the department.By1997,the department had grown to 111 sworn officers. In the early 2000s, several units were created such as the marine unit, motorcycle unit and a full-time EMS unit. In 2008, Chief Dougard retired after 36 years with the department and was replaced by Chief Nils R. Bergquist. For the first time, the department received accreditation status in 2012 by the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association and has been renewed each assessment period since. In 2015, James Riccio was named the De partment’s third Chief of Police, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, more units have been added to the department such as detectives, street crimes unit, traffic safety, community po Page 1
The applicant’s engineer Jeffrey Carr said the proposed temple has some non-compli ant, but pre-existing conditions that include lot size and setbacks. Houses of worship are required to have two acres, but this property measures .48 acres, he said.
“And then everybody leaves, and most of the time the place is quiet and vacant, and certainly a house of worship has a solemn and reverent aspect to it, as does a funeral parlor,” Jackson said. The building is “absolutely perfect” for the 87-member congregation, and could be modified to suit their needs, he added. Located next to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, the attorney said there would be a “symbiotic relationship” between the two houses of worship. A 20-year lease agreement would per mit Temple Beth Or to use the church’s 60-space parking lot for overflow parking, Jackson added. That’s the snag, said Board of Adjustment attorney Anne Marie Rizzuto.
The synagogue would have 49 seats in a gathering room and 64 seats in the sanc tuary. Using the larger number, Carr said that 16 parking spaces are required, just one more than the existing spaces.
“That said, we can park overflow [on the church parking lot], but our application is not based on that contingency,” Jackson said.What followed was about two hours of discussion by the professionals of how occupancy should be determined.
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We have to do all the repairs and things and we’d like to get from under that,” the mayor explained. “We’d be able to give it back (to the school district) and this has been talked about for a number of years now. This isn’t something that just came up and it hasn’t happened yet,” he said.
“How do we legally determine the legal occupancy of a building?” asked Board of Adjustment Chairman David Chadwick. “What is the occupancy of this structure?” Township Planner Tara Paxton said that occupancy is determined by the State of New Jersey and by municipal ordinance and is based on access to egress and the building’s square footage. Board Engineer Brian Boccanfuso said
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“We offer that as an ameliorating factor, parking remotely in St. Thomas Church,” he said. “This is where our case is. A funeral parlor operated there for decades with 14 spaces.”Board Chair Chadwick said the meeting would continue on September 14 at 7 p.m. when parties would return with the addition al occupancy information and there would be public comment. municipality, way back when. Now they’d like to have it back because they are interested in starting a pre-school and we certainly don’t have any need for it at this point - meaning we take care of it for the library side and the other side. 1
“The [overflow] parking lot is not part of this application,” she said. “No lease has been signed, and that presents legal prob lems for the board.” A house of worship is allowed as a condi tional use in a B-2 zone, but a parking lot is not, so a Use Variance would be needed, and any residents living within 200 feet of the overflow lot would have to be notified, sheJacksonsaid. said he would proceed with the application without considering the additional parking lot. He said an expert traffic engineer said the synagogue would have “significantly less traffic” than the former funeral home and that the existing 15-space lot is appropriate for the size of theRizzutocongregation.saidthat a township ordinance requires one parking space for every four seats in a house of worship.
Parking: Continued From Page 1 that one parking space is required for ev ery four people that can be admitted into the building. “You can use that argument to justify the number of spots,” he said. “Without knowing the occupancy number, we can’t know how many parking spaces areTherequired.”engineer said that with all the combined seating areas, the building has well over 110 seats in areas designed for assembly. “Should there be some discretion?” Boc canfuso asked. “Perhaps. But a Use Variance runs with the land.” Attorney Jackson said that permission to park in the larger parking lot does not trigger the need for a Use Variance.
The mayor said a site visit occurred on August 11 that included OCL Director Susan Quinn, Ocean County Administrator Carl Block and Deputy Ocean County Deputy Administrator Mike Fiure among other officials. “We offered to take them around to look around so that they might be able to get a storefront somewhere and to look at our reading room that is at the public works department (on Park Avenue). We built that ourselves before Super storm Sandy and we utilized it a lot after Sandy for people who needed food and a place to rest because it was a little higher ground out there,” the mayor added. “The issue with that is that it has no heat or bathroom facilities. It does have space that is as big as what the library has now (at the Bay Head Reading Room). It would be closed off unless they added another entrance at 3:30 p.m. every day so people couldn’t get in. Parking would be (Reading - See Page 8)
Chris Lundy News Editor UFC fighter Paddy Pim blett was interviewed fol lowing his recent winning match against American Jordan Leavitt. Instead of glorifying his victory, he spoke about the loss of one of his friends who had died by suicide the night before. It was all the more pow erful because he spoke of the stigma faced by men to talk about mental health –“Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone, speak to anyone…I know I’d rather have my mate cry on my shoulder than go to his fu neral next week.” Those of us in the mental health profession work dil igently to end the stigma of mental illness and sub stance abuse. We encourage candid conversations and reaching out for help; but words from athletes and public figures go a long way to helping to bring about the open conversations that are necessary to avoid tragedy. We can all help to end this stigma. Speak out about mental health and substance use topics. Pay attention to signals from others that they may be hurting. Reach out with compassion and under standing. Listen. Be there. You can make a difference. For mental health and substance use resources and support in Monmouth and Ocean counties, call us at 732-367-4700. Mary Pat Angelini CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group We all remember how Trump kept repeating the mantra “build the wall.” Almost as much as “lock Thank you to the Demor ats for handing an easy victory to President Donald John Trump in 2024. The FBI is corrupt. They broke into his Florida home with a phony warrant that is all a big political stunt. Peo ple need to wake up here as this is obviously their last ditch effort to try and prevent him from running I live in Toms River, meaning I got redistrict ed from having a public servant represent me to someone who means to do meRep.harm.Kim was in Toms River at least once a month, has monthly town halls, and is always available and working for his constitu ents. Now, I’m going to be represented by someone who lives in Virginia and wants law created based on his religious beliefs! He has stated he wants a na tional abortion ban (which will pass if Republicans are in control even though the court ruling was that it should be a states’ issue). What harm has Con gressman Smith done just recently? Between May 18th - June 23rd he voted against: LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, Meat & Poultry Special Inves tigator Act, Federal Re serve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Federal Extreme Risk Pro tection Order Act, PRO TECTING OUR KIDS ACT, CONSUMER FUEL PRICE GOUGING PRE VENTION ACT, and the DOMESTIC TERROR ISM PREVENTION ACT, but on the positive side he did vote for both Access to Baby Formula Act and
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 I’ve been seeing a lot of angry parents come to school board meet ings and getting on their soap boxes. They yell and scream about what ever topic that Face book and the news told them to get mad about. I’m not going to use this space to debate the subject matter, but just their motives. I have to ask, if you care so much about kids, where have you been all this time? Where were you when Trenton cut millions in funding from our schools?Wherewere you when fundraisers were being held?Where were you when the PTA needed volun teers to help out? Where were you when the athletes had games? Or the school play was held?Where were you when itYoumatters?weren’t here. You were just sitting at home, waiting to get angry. That’s what it really comes down to. The world is going to hell, on that we agree. But you think it’s the fault of a particular person – or a group of people – and now that you’ve found your scapegoat you’re ready forIt’swar.not your love of children that is motivat ing you, it’s your hatred for certain people. If you really loved the students, you’d con vince your job to spon sor a team. You’d give to charities. You’d give yourAndtime.you’d listen. In stead of screaming, de manding that other peo ple hear you - you’d lis ten. Then, you’d learn what kids really need. They need love, trust and hope. They need funding for their pro grams. They need char acter education as much as academic. They need staff who will lift them up, challenge them, and expand their horizons. They don’t need your rage. They need your love.They need you to show your heart.
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Where Are These Angry Parents When They’re Really Needed? To protect our reproduc tive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Court, bring ing the number of justices to 13. It would help re store balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dis mantled abortion care in America.Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from par tisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.
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President Trump has my vote and I think he should be able to run for President again for 8 more years as the 4 he was rightfully supposed to serve has been taken by that sleepy, cough ing idiot. BenTomsJankowskiRiver the Infant Formula Sup plemental Appropriations Act. That is a really bad record.Heis going to be rep resenting part of Ocean County - the county with the largest senior popula tion outside of Florida and if his party gains control they’ve said they will re duce or eliminate both So cial Security and Medicare (these are not entitlements we’ve paid into them our whole lives). He may or may not say he supports that, but he could be part of the numbers that give them that power. Republicans in power always (during my adult life) lead to long term economic disasters nationally, but this would devastate our area quickly. We can’t wait ten years to be redistricted again.
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John Cabot Toms River for the spot he won in 2020. It was a stolen election and it makes no sense as to why they continue to deny there was nothing wrong. It was the biggest trav esty in American history.
All The SmithCongressmanHarmHasDone her up.” I guess three-word phrases are easy to remem ber.Mexico never paid for the wall. That was another of his promises. But in July, Biden sat down with Pres ident Obrador of Mexico, and hammered out an agree ment that has Mexico pay $1.5 billion – yes, billion – for border security for ourThenation.improvements will be for safety for the troops working there, and to make it easier to process people coming legally. To be clear, none of that money is for a wall. A wall is a stupid person’s solution. Anyone with a ladder or tools can get through it. The reason a great deal of the border has no wall is because they don’t work. Just look at Arizona Gov ernor Ducey’s plan to use stacked shipping containers to block an area off. It cost $6 million for a 1,000-foot barrier. A day later, one of them was tipped over by migrants. Ducey said that the containers hadn’t been welded together yet. But the point is, anyone with a blowtorch could cut a hole in any barrier, shipping container or wall. That’s why the immigration issue is more complex than any three-word phrase. And that’s why Biden was able to sit down and have a conversation with the leader of another nation and con vince them to do what was needed to be done.
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Participants who find jobs earning above a spe cific income threshold will repay the cost of their tuition over time. Any loan balance remaining after five years will be forgiven for borrowers in good standing. To help them succeed throughout the program, participants will also receive living stipends and free wraparound supports, includ ing access to an emergency aid fund and mental health counseling services. Under the program, students will not have to repay the living stipends or wraparound supports. The loans are intended to be a last-dollar option, allowing students to maximize the free resources available to them to minimize the amount they need to repay.
Members of the New Jersey CEO Council, a coalition of CEOs from some of the state’s largest and most widely recognized companies, provided corporate contributions of approximately $5 million to the Pay It Forward Program. The State added to this commitment with appropriations of $5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023. The CEO Council is made up of the CEOs of BD, Campbell Soup Company, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Prudential Financial, PSEG, RWJBarnabas Health, and Verizon.Afterathorough due diligence process, the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program selected a set of inaugural training providers with high-quality, industry-recognized training programs and a track record of strong employment outcomes, employer relationships, and experience serving learners from diverse backgrounds. New Jerseyans have the option to enroll in Hudson County Community College’s Nursing Program, a two-year, full-time associate degree program in Jersey City designed to prepare learn ers for careers as registered nurses. Participants complete clinical placements to gain on-the-job nursing experience and prepare for roles as nurses in hospitals and other health care settings. The program offers evening, weekend, and daytime class schedules to accommodate working learn ers and learners with families. Learners can also enroll in New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp, a 10-month, part-time, online training (Government - See
“With today’s launch of Pay It Forward, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to model this innovative approach that will help residents obtain family-sustaining jobs and then pay their
The loans will enable participants to enroll in credential, certificate, and degree programs at one of three inaugural training providers: Reg istered Nursing at Hudson County Community College, Cybersecurity at New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Welding at Camden County College. Loan terms are designed to be more borrower-friendly than even federal student loans. All loan payments will be recycled back into the fund to ‘pay it forward’ for subsequent students’ training costs. The program aims to help partic ipants find jobs while also helping employers fill in-demand positions in high-growth sectors to promote economic growth in New Jersey.
Pay It Forward Program To Support Students In Emerging Fields success forward by supporting future cohorts of students,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative is another way in which my Adminis tration is working to give more residents access to high-quality education and training that will lead to good-paying jobs and successful careers. Investing in our residents will not only give them the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families, but will also help meet employers’ needs and promote economic development throughout the state.”
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey CEO Council, and Social Finance announced the launch of the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program – a new and innovative workforce development program that furthers the Governor’s ongoing commitment to helping residents obtain quality postsecondary education and training to advance their careers, as outlined in the New Jersey Higher Education State Plan and Jobs NJ. The Pay It Forward Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will help build a robust and talented workforce while supporting economic growth in the state. Participants in the program will receive zero-interest, no-fee loans at no upfront cost, as well as non-repayable liv ing stipends and wraparound supports, to allow them to affordably prepare for good-paying, career-track jobs in the health care, information technology (IT), and clean energy sectors.
The borough Reading Room is one of two reading rooms within the 21-loca tion library system. The other is the Whiting Reading Room in Manchester Township. Other locations are desig nated as branches as they feature a meeting room area where programs and meetings can be held which read ing rooms do not have.
Reading: Continued From Page 5 a big issue,” he said. “We have people bring all their recy cling to the recycling center. We don’t pick it up and we don’t have a hauler to pick it up so there are people that go in and out of there all day long,” Curtis said. He said there was no time frame for the transition. “If they could get out by January 1 that would be fine, ide ally the school would like to have use of it for September of the next school year. Sometime between now and a year from now. “We want to give the library a chance to look around and find a spot in Bay Head. It is only one of two locations that the Ocean County Library doesn’t own. The lease is probably a dollar or not very big. They could get something else around here and there are a couple of other alternatives,” the mayor said. Mayor Curtis noted he’d favor “106 Bridge Avenue which was our tempo rary Borough office after Superstorm Sandy but the issue there is that it isn’t handicapped accessible so they would have to do something about that but it has plenty of parking and is not that far away from the western end of town. It would be a little closer to town by two blocks to the current library location.”
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OCL spokesperson Sherri Taliercio told Micromedia Publications that the Bay Head Council made a decision to discontinue the agreement with the Ocean County Library Commission that allowed Bay Head Reading Center to operate at its current location.
“The Reading Room has been at the location since January 1991. No staff will be in jeopardy of losing their jobs. The possibility of an alternative Bay Head Reading Center location is being explored. The Library Commission has a year’s notice to exit the premis es,” Taliercio added. The Bay Head School District serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and as of the 2017–18 school year, it had an enrollment of 129 students. Micromedia Publications reached out to the School District for further comment but at press time had not received a response. The Bay Head Reading Room Center can be reached by calling 732-8920662. The OCL website can be ac cessed at theoceancountylibrary.org.
BRICK – Mayor Ducey’s Student Ad visory Committee is hosting annual will be distributed to students of the Brick Township Public Schools. School can be dropped off in the bins in Town Hall, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Sep tember 2. School Supply
The Rotary Club of Brick - Morning meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner and welcomes guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast.
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Morning Rotary Weekly Breakfast Meeting program designed to prepare learners for cybersecurity careers. This course, which includes topics such as computer networking, cloud security, network security, and Python, takes place on nights and weekends to better serve the needs of working learners and learners withFinally,families.New Jerseyans have the option to enroll in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Welding cours es at Camden County College. Classes take place at Camden County Technical School’s Sicklerville Campus or Penn sauken Campus. Both programs, which meet in-person on weekday evenings, are nine-month, part-time courses with strong completion and job placement outcomes.TheNewJersey Pay It Forward Program plans to partner with additional training providers in the coming months. Interested participants can learn more at njpayitforward.org.
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BRICK – On August 31, the Rotary Club of Brick will be hosting their Weekly Breakfast Meeting at 7:30 a.m. Morning guest will be Chief of Police James J Riccio, Brick Township Police.
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In July of 1972 the first six officers were sworn in, quickly followed by six more in AdmissionAugust.isfree, and the public is invited to help celebrate this milestone event of the Brick Township Police De partment. Parking is in the rear of the firehouse. Enter by the door on ground level on the right. For more information on the activi ties of the Society see its website at: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.
BRICK – The first meeting of the new season for the Brick Township Histori cal Society will be held September 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Fire house, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. The evening will feature a presen tation by the Brick Township Police Department in recognition of the de partment’s 50th anniversary. Prior to 1972 the township was patrolled by the New Jersey State Police. As the pop ulation of Brick grew, an independent police department seemed inevitable.
By Maria Collazo BRICK – My brother, Aurelio Medina, an Army veteran of 29 years, and I, along with his nurse assistant and my dear friend were having lunch at the Rainbow Diner in Brick on August 11. On this lovely summer day, a very inspired gentleman, accompanied by two others also having lunch, apparently noticed my brother across the room at a corner booth table. The gentleman might have seen my brother earlier walking with a cane along with his nurse assistant and heading to take Photo courtesy Maria Collazo Sharing A Story Of A Grateful “Thank You” a look at the display of dessert selections. After my brother was served his steak meal, the waitress came over to advise him that the gentlemen offered to pay for his lunch because he wanted to thank my brother for his service. It was very emo tional for me to witness this action and I know that even though my humble brother does not like attention, he was very deeply touched.Thisacknowledgement was extremely admirable and uplifting especially in light of today’s culture. This truly sets a great example of kindness toward fellow man. Suddenly, we noticed that the gentleman was leaving, so we wanted to catch him to say “thank you.” Once again, I started crying because he did not only pay for my brother’s lunch but paid for all four of us. We were able to shake his hand and snap some pictures. We truly thanked him for hisThoughgenerosity.heremains anonymous, he knows that he will forever be remembered in our hearts. We pray for all veterans regarding their challenges with their health. We ap preciate them wholeheartedly and thank them sincerely for their service.
Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years Of Brick Police
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OCT. 20 DAVID AT SIGHT & SOUND $136/pp Includes lunch at Shady Maple before show, and Center Orchestra seat.
SEPT. 11 THE GOLDEN BOYS starring Frankie Avalon & Fabian $188/pp At American Music Theater. Includes Orchestra seat and Lunch before show.
“I enjoy working with my junior sailors; mentoring them, guiding them and watching them grow both professionally and personally,” Earomirski said. More than 1,300 active-duty sailors and 100 contractors are employed at STRATCOM MWING One. They provide maintenance, security, operations, administration, training and logistic support for the Boeing E-6 Mercury aircraft fleet, an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707. Their mission derives from the original 1961 Cold War order known as ‘Take Charge and Move Out!’ Adapted as TACAMO and now the command’s nickname. Those apart of TA CAMO provide a survivable communication link between national decision makers and the nation’s nuclear weapons. “The Navy contributes to the National Defense Strategy through our global reach,” Earomirski said. “We have the ability to control the seas to keep them open for commerce and transit.”
SEPT. 15 A DAY IN CAPE MAY $134/pp Includes Lunch at Lobster House & 2.50 hour Whale Watching Cruise and free time in village.
NOV. 1-5 5 DAY PIGEON FORGE & SMOKY MOUNTAINS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $999/pp Dbl.Occ. Includes 4 nights lodging, 2 shows, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Ole Smoky
OCT. 2-13 12 DAY BEST OF TEXAS ADVENTURE $2549/pp Dbl.Occ. 1 night Houston, 3 nights San Antonio, 3 nights Dallas. Highlights to Include NASA Tour, LbJ Ranch, Stockyards in Fort Worth, The Almo, Bush Library, Visit and dinner on Southfork Ranch (home of the hit show Dallas) & more. 11 nights lodging, 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners. Visit to Waco, TX and visit Joanna Gaines Magnolias.
SEPT. 18-23 6 DAY MYRTLE BEACH AT THE AVISTA OCEANFRONT RESORT $1199/pp Dbl.Occ. Arrive and enjoy your oceanfront condo for 4 Days at the Avista Resort. You will have the day to enjoy the Ocean, Indoor & Outdoor pools. Each evening we include dinner & Show. Wine tasting at the local winery & Free time at Broadway on the Beach. Includes 5 nights Lodging, 5 Dinners, 5 Breakfasts , All Shows Wine tasting.
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SEPT. 25-27 3 DAY HAMPTONS RICH & FAMOU$ TOUR $549/pp Dbl.Occ. Tour begins with a stop at Old Westbury Gardens house tour. These afternoon free time at Port Jefferson Village for lunch. This afternoon we arrive for 3 Days & check into The Sag Harbor Inn located at the sag harbor marina. Meet are Step on guide for a day of adventure passing though the neighborhoods and a stop at Montauk lighthouse. Drive by the homes of Martha Stewart, Bon Jovi, Steven Spielberg, Barefoot contessa and more. Visit the history of the gilded years. Includes 2 nights lodging, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners. Old Westbury Gardens.
“My hometown taught me the importance of a hard work ethic and being able to work with peo ple from diverse backgrounds,” Earomirski said.
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Lt. Joseph Earomirski, a native of Brick, is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOM MWING ONE). Its TACAMO (“Take Charge and Move Out”) mission supplies airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.Earomirski graduated from Brick Township High School in 1998 and joined the Navy 19 years ago. “I joined the Navy for my kids. I wanted to be a good role model for them as they grew up. I also thought it was important to serve my country,” EaromirskiEaromirskisaid.explained how the skills and val ues he gained from living in Brick helped him succeed in the Navy.
The Navy command consists of a Wing staff, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Train ing, and three Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squad rons: The “Ironmen” of VQ 3, the “Shadows” of VQ 4 and the “Roughnecks” of VQ 7. Ear omirski serves as an admin officer with VQ 4.
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Earomirski and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
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“My selection to the Limited Duty Officer Program was very gratifying. They don’t select many people for that,” Earomirski said. “I am always grateful to my parents for the sup port they provided me and my sister,” Earomir ski added. “To me, serving in the Navy means being a role model in the community, being a part of something bigger than myself and being able to support the national defense mission.”
OCT. 26-28 3 DAY SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $599/pp Dbl.Occ. Includes 2 nights lodging at Embassy Suites, Lizzie Borden House Tour, Guided Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and more.
OCT. 22 WIND CREEK CASINO $54/pp Includes $25 Slot Play with a 5 hr Stay
The Navy’s presence aboard this Air Force base allows for the deployment of aircraft to both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico on a moment’s notice, which is key for a nuclear deterrence mission.
─Photo courtesy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna-Liesa Hussey, Navy Office of Community Outreach Brick Native Part Of Nuclear Mission The U.S. Navy
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Costly Repairs: Replacement parts for older hearing aid models are often scarce, especially if the model is dis continued. Think of your devices like a car: If repairing them costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them, go ahead and spring for a newer model. The general rule of thumb is pay for the repair once, but never twice!
You can usually tell when something needs to be replaced - your smartphone screen is cracked, or your vacuum smells hot. But what about your hearing devic es? Here are five signs you need new technology:Malfunction: When you perform all the recommended maintenance diligently, but things are still going wrong, it’s time to consider new devices. If replaced batteries drain quickly or sounds remain muffled after a wax guard change, for instance, consider that a red flag. Oc casional repairs are normal; persistent problems that resist troubleshooting aren’t.Change
Some suggest pickle juice for the morn ing after a night of drinking… I don’t know about that one, but I do think it could definitely help you recover from a workout or associated leg cramps. That’s probably its #1 folk remedy use. Perhaps a few spoonfuls in a cup of water could help someone with mild leg cramps. However, I wouldn’t drink it straight up if you are prone to heartburn or have an ulcer. Pickle juice contains a lot of sodium, and some believe that it triggers reflexes that essentially shut off misfiring neurons quickly, thereby alleviating cramps. We all probably have a dusty, sealed jar of old pickles that we’ve forgotten about, and if you’re like me, it’s probably sitting in the back corner of our fridge waiting for a sandwich! Make sure yours are fresh, and in date, and if you eat these lit tle guys, eat them in moderation because of the high sodium content. If you don’t like the taste of pickle juice straight up, you could pour a few teaspoonfuls into your salad dressing. By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
2. Pickles Help Leg Cramps. Have a cramp? Pickle juice is a popular folk remedy that supposedly relieves muscle cramps (or reduces intensity), in under a minute of consumption! Like, almost immediately! It works incredibly fast and is faster than water alone when it comes to reducing muscle cramps. It probably works faster than things like Gatorade or other similar sports drinks!
2 Surprising Ways Pickle Juice Solves Health Problems
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1. Pickles Help Digestion. On some level, the lactobacillus content (while low) still provides a beneficial aid to your intestinal health. If you have an upset stomach, abdominal cramps or low stomach acid production (hypoch lorhydria), the acidity of a small amount of pickle juice may restore proper pH, which in turn causes digestive troubles to subside.
Hear me out, I know it sounds weird, but pickle juice has some pretty amaz ing and surprising health benefits that you probably didn’t even know about. Pickles are fermented cucumbers (that have been pickled in salt water). Get it? The pickles are pickled! (A little pickle pun never hurt anyone!) The fact is pickle juice is loaded with minerals, only 2 carbs, and 1 gram of fiber. In most cases, the water even contains healthy probiotic strains. In some states, like North Carolina where my daughter lives, pickle juice is held in high regard! So much so, that there is an annual pickle festival! When dining out in NC, many restaurants have pickle juice mixed with soda on the menu. There’s a drink called a “Pickleback Shot” which combines pickle brine with whiskey! There are all kinds of specialty drinks depending on where you live. So, while it may sound like face-puckering thought, pickle juice is utilized for many quick fixes! As for its medicinal benefits, here are 3 pretty cool ways pickle juice can improve your wellness:
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The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a prac tical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan. Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a la bor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family members agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agree ment.Byhaving a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility.
A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since pay ments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are bet ter entered into sooner rather than later. The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down.
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A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact our office to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.
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LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament and Gift Auction on September 24 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach to benefit individuals with intellectual and devel opmental disabilities. The Mini Golf Tournament is an inclusive, family-friendly event open to the community. Single golfers and foursomes can register online at arcocean.org to play an 18-round mini golf
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2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament To Benefit Individuals With Disabilities game at the iconic miniature golf course. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the Gift Auction and 50/50 Raffle closing at noon to announce winners. Pre-registered golfers will receive a participation prize, and the arcade and ice cream shop will be open to guests. For more event details including sponsorship opportunities and how to donate visit THEIR website at arcocean.org or call the Development team at 732-978-1414 ext. 204.
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GALLOWAY – Honor loved ones lost, and learn more about grief support at National Grief Awareness Day, August 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camp Edge, 26 Camp Edge Road. This free event is sponsored by Angel ic Health Palliative and Hospice Care, and Ranch Hope. It will feature music, a forest walk, rock painting and more.
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When your eyes appear to be perfectly healthy, even to your doctor, yet you continue to have issues with your vision, it may be a form of dementia called “posterior cortical atrophy” (PCA). PCA occurs when the occipital lobes in the posterior of the brain are damaged. PCA is an easy condition to miss, but one of the key symptoms is called “simultanagnosia,” the inability to see more than one thing at a time. PCA symptoms appear earlier than those of Alzheimer’s Disease, usually in people between 50 and 60 years old and include difficulty identifying one item from a pile or group. While some medications may be prescribed, assistance in home modification from a professional is recommended. Eye diseases and surgeries are treated comprehensively and expertly by our superior surgeons, optometrists, and opticians. We treat patients individually, with an emphasis on patient education. Patients frequently proclaim that they never have had an exam as good as the one that we provide. If it’s been a while since you’ve had an eye exam, make an appointment with SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES by calling 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. One of the signs that Posterior Cortical Atrophy may be causing your vision problems is accompanying behavioral changes such as increased anxiety and irritability.
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JERSEY SHORE - The Eastern Gray Tree Squirrel is native to North America, but in some areas in the world, Europe, in particular, they are regarded as an invasive species. The gray squirrel is the most common in our area. They are a diurnal species, active in the daytime, as opposed to the flying squirrel, also very present in New Jersey, which are nocturnal, active at night. Neither of them hibernate. The gray squirrel is a scatter-hoarder, meaning it hoards food in numerous small caches to recover later. It’s estimated that squirrels make several thousand caches each season. They possess very accurate spatial memory for the location of such caches. They use landmarks to retrieve them. That’s not to say they will not steal food from other squirrels’ caches. Squirrels will sometimes pretend to bury food if they think they are being watched by other animals. They do this by preparing a spot as usual, digging a hole, and miming the placement of food. In fact, the food is never placed in the
The gray tree squirrel is one of the few mam malian species able to descend a tree head first. Raccoons are another species able to do so. Eastern gray squirrels can breed two times a year, with the first litter being born in February or March and the second litter arriving in June or July. The gestation period is approximately 44 days. The younger and less experienced females will normally have one litter a year, in the spring. A typical litter will consist of one to four young who are weaned at around 10 weeks. Their eyes will open anywhere from 21 to 42 days. Only one in four babies will survive to one year. Their predators are hawks, raccoons, foxes, domestic and feral cats, snakes, owls, and dogs. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.Itisillegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper New Jersey State and/or federal permits.
The Eastern Gray Tree Squirrel spot, but concealed in their mouths. They then cover the spot as if they deposited food. How smart is that!
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HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teach ers and Teacher Aides to float be tween the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training pro vided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email scheduleriver2nj3@goddardschools.comdtomstoaninterviewtoday!(t/n) $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.
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Services Services ServicesReal Estate FOR SALE Beautiful waterfront Cape - 50X 350 FT, plus 175Ft dock in the Princeton Avenue Neighborhood (601 Point Avenue, Brick). 180 degree River Views not lagoon or creek-all River. Coastal inspired decor with an oversized lot. New dock that accom modates 4 boats or watercraft. Home has a 30 Ft deck that overlooks the River with a stone pathway to fire pit and dock. Newly 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, beautifully 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 Estate, Debra Vizzi 732-687-4444. (37)
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PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30) 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.
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2006 Chevy Impala - Needs en gine some other mechanical. Body, interior fairly good. Good project car or parts. $895. Jim 908-330-9887. (38)
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COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
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Help Wanted Quality Assurance Supervisor for Renaissance Lakewood LLC in Lakewood, NJ. Review & assess mfg batch records, testing results & deviations, CAPA & change control reports for compliance w/ cGMP & co. procedures. Write & review cGMP procedures & report periodic qlty metrics. Release drug products & components & container-closures. Process, investigate & follow-up on product complaints. Provide qlty over sight during all mfg operations. Min. Reqmts: Bachelor's deg. in a Natural Sci or closely rltd. field + min. 2 yrs exp in job offrd or rltd in pharmaceu tical industry in Qlty Systems or Qlty Assurance envrmt. Employer will also accept Bachelor's deg. in Pharmaceu tical Mfg. Mail resume to: Heather Colianni, Sr. Manager, HR, Renais sance Lakewood, LLC, 1200 Paco Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. (40)
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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)
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Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290.
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Computer Tutoring for Seniors –Retired, “Microsoft Certified” in structor. 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 com puters at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 special ist. 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)
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Loews and Music Makers Theaters Inc. of Lakewood in October of 1986. Movie theaters have faced their share of challenges over the years since the Loews Seacourt 10 Theater opened. Not the least of them is the expansion of digital streaming. In more recent years, the Loews theater became an AMC. Like all theaters, they had to shut down during the pandemic in March of 2020. Unlike Brick, the Seacourt 10 did not up grade their seating with more comfortable chairs. A film goer could still walk in, buy a ticket and sit where they wished so long as a seat was open, as opposed to other theaters where patrons bought specific seats.
decisions on a theater-by-theater basis based on what will best strengthen the company going forward.” The theater’s management told that the staff will be moving to the Brick location and the lease is up in the plaza. A call to the management company to learn what – if anything – will replace the theater was not returned at press time. The 40,000 square-foot, 10-screen theater was a state-of-the-art facility for film fans and an anchor attraction for the 220,000 square-foot Seacourt Pavilion which started being built in the fall of 1987. Early in its history the $60 million shopping center featured an Old Country Buffet restaurant conveniently located near the theater, a coffee shop (which later moved to the other side of the pavilion) and on the other side of the complex, a popular comic book store and a candy store for those who wanted to smuggle in treats. The theater fended off competition from the closest movie theater which was across the street at the Ocean County Mall. The mall cinema had three screens, opened before Seacourt, and closed several years ago to be replaced by a Japanese restaurant. Theaters like the Dover Cinema off Lake wood Road in Toms River changed format from a first release theater to a dollar theater screening films that had been released for a while before it vanished completely when that shopping center was revamped. There had also been a $2 theater for second-run movies on Route 37. The TRACO theater operated recently downtown, borrowing the name of a theater that had been owned by another company decades ago. On May 25, 1990 the Loews Seacourt 10 opened their doors. It featured seating for 3,500 viewers and had two food concession areas. Only one, in the front of the theater, has been utilized for many years. The plaza was built by the Kaplan Organization based in Edison Township and the theater and stores were designed to bring some central/ north Jersey flavor to Ocean County and provide some competition to the Ocean County Mall. The shopping center’s theater was at the time, the first major expansion for Tri Star Pictures of New York in the Ocean-Mon mouth counties market after it had pur
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The theater was open to outside groups coming in to help promote films like Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and Star Trek: Nemesis with members of the Jersey Shore based Star Trek fan club, USS Challenger coming in uniforms, costumes, andOtherprops.promotions included the re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy with fans dressed as characters from the film which also served as a charity fundraiser. A Re naissance Faire group came in dressed in appropriate attire to promote the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The theater management was also open to allowing non-profit agencies such as the Ocean County Library to promote programs like its annual FanNation event held each fall at the Toms River Headquarters branch through display tables. The library event had coincided with a special release of the British science fiction series Doctor Who which was being screened at the theater and which was also the main theme of that year’s FanNation. Among the films shown on its last day, were Thor: Love and Thunder, DC League of Super Pets, Top Gun: Maverick, Bullet Train and Where the Crawdads Sing. Five women who were present to see Where the Crawdads Sing expressed sadness over the closure. One noted she had brought her granddaughter there for her first film. Another woman noted that it was convenient to go to this theater as it was close by. Each of them enjoyed the film noting it included a lot of the material from the book that it was based on and an appropriate film to see as the finale for the theater being dramatic, nostalgic, emotional and highly entertaining.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the non-profit group Dine On Us are extremely excited with the success of their recent events even as they plan out their next one. Dine On Us is on a mission to provide dining and entertainment opportuni ties for our active military families who are not able to do so due to eco nomic hardships. To help support Dine On Us, come out to their Celebrity Golf Invitational on September 8, enter their Celebrity Golf Invitational Island Resort raffle ending that same day, and join them at their Chef’s Tasting At The Beach on October 2. For full details visit dineonus.org/events.
Some active enlisted military fami lies are on a pay scale low enough to qualify them for government assisted programs like food stamps and WIC. They were living in poverty prior to the COVID pandemic even with an additional second income. As soon as the pandemic hit, the spouse had to quit his/her job or quarantine off base for two weeks before he/she was able to return home.
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While restrictions have lessened, spouses are still limited to work be cause the outsourced day care is still Celebrity Golf Invitational To Raise Money For Soldiers not allowed back on the base and the spouse’s professional licenses are not transferrable to the state of New Jersey.Dine on Us was denied access to bring meals to Joint Base Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst, so they decid ed to find ways to get the military families off the base: either as a much-needed family night out, a long overdue date night, entertainment vouchers, a gas card, and groceries. These are all the basic liberties of life that our active military cannot enjoy. To recap, the KW Red Day Bowl-AThon results started us off strong by allowing the group to purchase 165 custom gift card packages for Active Military Families. Additionally, the group’s first Surf & Turf event brought in $5,000 that was put towards pur chasing an additional 35 gift card care packages.Eachcare package was valued at $300 and with upcoming 2022 events and the Christmas season on the way, the organization is aiming high to gain more funds to further our mission of rolling out another round of care packages to active New Jersey mili tary families in the area for a holiday season they will never forget.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to focus on research and making public ap pearances. Add new contacts to your phone and build up your bank account. In the week ahead, you can grow closer to a loved one or ally.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen to a variety of opinions to widen your horizons. Your words can have a positive effect on some one. Work with a family member’s biases or desire to hear only what they want to hear in the upcoming week.
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1. In a large bowl, whisk egg, chili powder, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Manage your life the way you would manage a busi ness. In the early part of the week, it may make sense to curtail unnecessary expenses. Roll up your shirt sleeves and get to work to keep up with an energetic partner.
3. Add beans and scallions to proces sor. Pulse until ingredients are finely 4.chopped.Transfer black bean mixture to bowl with egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir ingredients until just combined.
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5. Use wet hands to divide black bean mixture into 4 portions and form 4 lightly packed balls. Gently flatten each ball into a circle that measures 3 1/2 inches across. Transfer patties to a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
8. Use a spatula to gently flip patties. Cook until well browned on the sec ond side, 4 to 5 minutes.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be a standup person; you may need to make something right as this week unfolds. Your charisma may be at a high point in the middle of the week, adding charm to your reliability and trustworthiness.
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Give as good as you get. You might need to utilize extra empathy and tact to help with someone’s distress as the week unfolds. A partner or loved one might be more supportive and affectionate than usual.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dig in and do your best. You will find that you have access to reserves of strength and persistence in the week to come. You can easily investigate deep subjects and handle detailed mental work.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your finger on the pulse and marshal your resources. Some extra behind-the-scenes intel could help you out a lot. Be wise with money, you might easily incur extra expenses in the week ahead.
6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir mayonnaise and sriracha until well combined. Set aside.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : You can’t expect to win every time or for everything to be perfect. Acknowledge and validate yourself for doing the best you can do. Ac centuate the positive as the week progresses and celebrate every victory.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Mentor and be mentored to share helpful knowledge. Your flair for fashion or great people skills might come in handy in the upcoming week. Find ways to enhance your world without going overboard.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Never poke a sleeping dragon. You might need to tiptoe around a few people with short tempers in the week ahead. However, you should also be able to make some timely purchases and connect with a cool crew.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn more about other’s lives and experiences in the week ahead. Don’t let anyone stand in your way or discourage you from pursuing a worthwhile objective. Look at matters objectively or ask for advice from a good friend.
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