Legion Post Installs New Commander

BRICK – Brick Memorial Post 348 recently installed a new post commander. Kerri Long will be the next Commander of the American Legion here in Brick.

Kerri Long has been involved in the American Legion for quite some time. She served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. Her serving the veterans did not stop there. Kerri become involved in reaching out to other women veterans with the commitment of getting them the needed recognition. Women veterans have to fight for the benefits their male counterparts get. Kerri has been a voice for these ladies, not only here in Brick but throughout southern Jersey.

The American Legion is the world’s largest veterans organization serving all veterans. The Legion has many children and youth programs. Boys and Girls State offer youth an education in politics and how government runs. This is a program open to Juniors in high school. There’s also an oratorical contest which offers large scholarships to those students in high school in all grades. They have safety essay and poster contests and coloring contests for elementary students. Kerri helped coordinate these programs at Post 348.

Kerri has also worked on the membership enrollment for the post. Any military veteran can join the Legion. There are no time limits to join. As long as the veteran in any of the branches of service and is currently serving or has been honorably discharged can join.

Kerri is looking forward in leading Post 348 to continue to serve the community state and nation. Brick Memorial Post 348 is located at 822 Mantoloking Road in Brick. Kerri welcomes all veterans so stop by our canteen and pick up an application.

Secret Gardens Of Brick Tour & Tea

BRICK – The Brick Garden Club will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of the “Secret Gardens of Brick Tour & Tea” on July 11 starting at 10 a.m.

Tour eight gardens of Brick homeowners then return to the Robert Anstett Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road for refreshments, music, art display, gift raffle, plant sale, vendors and crafters.

Tickets are $20 and are on sale now at the following businesses: Added Touch Florist, Flower Bar, Tiny Greenhouse, Brick Purple Iris Flower Shop Pt. Pleasant, Dwulet’s Nursery & Farm Market Lakewood, Shore River Gardens Manasquan.

For more information, visit brickgardenclub.com.

Police Seize Large Amounts Of Drugs, Cash From Suspected Dealer

By Chris Lundy

BRICK – Police seized drugs and cash at a Coventry Court home after an investigation and search warrant.

On June 8, the Street Crimes Unit found 250 wax folds of heroin and more than 100 grams of crack cocaine in the house and a vehicle. Police said there was also tens of thousands of dollars of cash and a digital scale.

Ezra Wheeler, 27, of Brick, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of heroin, intent to distribute cocaine and intent to distribute heroin.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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Free Grief Share Meetings

BAYVLLE – Free Grief Share Meetings are every Tuesday at 7 p.m. All materials and workbooks are free. They offer support, encouragement and hope to those who have suffered a loss. Meetings held at Emmanuel Community Church 331 Wheaton Avenue, Bayville.