2024-05-04 - The Brick Times

Little League Marks 50 Years Of “Girls With Game”

$117M Budget Approved

By Judy Smestad-Nunn

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By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – “Let’s play ball!” was shouted as the Brick Little League kicked off the season with their annual Opening Day Ceremony signifying the beginning of spring. The phrase not only

brought excitement to young boys, but also baseball-loving little girls. This year the ceremony was extra special as Little League International celebrated “Girls With Game 50” marking the historic 50th Anniversary of girls being allowed

to participate in Little League Baseball.

The ceremony recognized the local girls and women volunteers, coaches and players that are a part of Little League. This included Kellie McLoed, who was the fi rst and still only female Majors

Division Manager at Manchester Little League. She is also a NJ District 18 Volunteer.

Mayor Lisa Crate has made an appearance for the celebration, and proclaimed the

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Piney Author Fights Stereotypes, Shares Rich Local History

By Stephanie Faughnan

PINE BARRENS -

William “Bill” Lewis, 50, served as a Marine, studied hard at night to earn a degree with top honors, and works for the federal government.

On top of all that, he’s authored four books, produced a documen-

tary film, and delivered guest lectures on several occasions.

Lewis also just happens to be a third-generation Piney, a fact that might strike some as inconsistent with their image of a people quite proud of their deep-rooted lineage.

The term “Piney”

often conjures up images of backwoods stereotypes or folklore characters. Lewis considers the word an unmistakable slur and has made it his mission to reclaim the narrative of the Piney identity.

“We know with a stereotype there’s little to

BRICK - The governing body approved and adopted the $117 million 2024 budget during a recent Township Council meeting. The spending plan only represents the municipal portion of property tax bills and does not include the school board, county, library and fire district taxes.

The amount to be raised by taxes has decreased by about $1 million since the budget was introduced in March, said Mayor Lisa Crate, due to

Because of the donation, the annual tax increase for a median assessed home will be about $73 instead of $98 as proposed in the introduced budget.

Township Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lafferty-Berg and Business Administrator Joanne Bergin were on hand to answer any questions from the public during a hearing on the budget before its adoption.

Resident Vic Finelli

Daughters Of American Revolution Honor Local Founder

By Stephanie Faughnan

TOMS RIVER - The Captain Joshua Huddy

Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently rededicated a plaque honoring their organizing regent, Virginia Watson Reeve. The ceremony highlighted her dedication to the organization, her passion for history, and her strong character.

The rededication service was held at the

Ocean County Historical Society Garden, where the plaque was relocated from its original site near Toms River Town Hall. It is engraved with the inscription “Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter DAR Honors Virginia Watson Reeve as Organizing Regent March 8, 1930.”

Reeve’s two grandsons traveled substantial distances to attend the ceremony. David

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Brick

Mike Desmond with Kellie McLoed, a division manager, player Layla Goode

umpire Sonia Madas celebrate 50 years of girls playing Little League.

Photo courtesy Brick Little League

“Bill” Lewis displays the first of his books

Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture.”

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

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day “Girls with Game Day” in an official township proclamation. Mayor Crate also had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

The League presented Mayor Crate with a plaque recognizing her as the first female Mayor of Brick Township to be elected by the public. She was also presented with a bouquet of flowers in the League colors of blue and white from Isabella Pagan, one of the League’s players.

In the nationwide tradition that’s performed at all Little League opening day ceremonies, 12-year-old player Layla Goode read the Little League Pledge. In addition, Autumn Curialle sang the National Anthem and umpire Sonia Madas was in uniform represented as the first girl umpire of the current League charter.

The League took the time to recognize the teams’ 2023 highlights and achievements.

Trophies were handed out to the 11-YearOld District Championship Team coached

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asked about the $1 million donation from the Brick MUA. “Has this happened in the past?” Finelli asked. “Can anyone tell me why the MUA would give you a million dollars and not the school district, who has had their budget cut by $25 million in the last seven years?”

Bergin said there is a state statute that allows the MUA to do this for the municipality. “I don’t know that that statute includes boards of education,” she said. “I don’t know the details of it other than that’s the statute that allows

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no truth,” said Lewis. “We’re just labeling people because they’re different, and we don’t understand them.”

The spark for Lewis’ first book, “New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture,” ignited during a seemingly ordinary encounter. An avid birder, Lewis was hiking in Florida when he met a couple from Indiana. The gentleman, sporting a Wharton State Forest hat, asked Lewis if he’d ever heard of the Pine Barrens. Lewis explained that he was from the Pine Barrens and was surprised to hear the couple had just visited the area. They became interested in it after reading “The Pine Barrens,” a book written by John McPhee in 1967, a staff writer for The New Yorker “I’d never read the book, but my curiosity was piqued, and I picked up a copy,” said Lewis. “In my opinion, it’s what saved the Pinelands. It galvanized the environmental

by Coach Jason Burgess and their 2023 Senior League District Championship Team coached by Coach Jake Vitale.

Before any games began, the League recognized some of their volunteers: Joe Genova and Ron Murcer as well as NJ District 18 Administrator Frank Trenkle, who is in his last year as the local District Administrator.

Additionally, the League presented a check to Brick United for their Scholarship Fund and Golf Outing on June 19 at Cream Ridge Golf Course. Donnie Ayers and Cathy Lindenbaum from the Brick United board of directors were on hand to receive the check.

“2024 is a very special year for Little League International as 50 years of the first girls being allowed to play Little League Baseball is being celebrated around the world and also here locally.” Brick Little League President Mike Desmond stated.

“Here in Brick, we have 53 girls out of all our 590 players playing baseball at multiple divisions and age groups; which we are proud of having so many girls playing and thankful for all of the women that volunteer to make local Leagues run.”

“Unfortunately, the weather did not want to cooperative, but we had another outstanding kick off to our 2024 season. As we’ve had an increase in participants over the years, we’re always looking for a way to improve what we provide,” Director of Operations Glenn Steinhandler said.

Before the 2024 season launched, the League unveiled its nearly $24,000 facilities renovation, which included an indoor facility with a Baseball Skills Clinic. Steinhandler led the project and highlighted the HitTrax Hitting and Pitching System.

The baseball simulator tracks analytics for pitching and hitting to help players understand how they’re progressing. It tests and measures launch angle, exit velocity, distance and other statistics on each swing.

“It’s a video training technology as well as an entertainment platform for allowing players to get real-time feedback for actions within a baseball training facility. They show the ball and records the speed, accuracy of that pitch, other information as well as video recording the throw. It’s a similar on the batting side, recording a player’s swing and giving back analysis and statistics. There’s also a game

aspect to it, allowing head-to-head competition, as well as individual, for showing how they’ve improved,” Steinhandler said. “We’re not using statistics to track players or to determine how they will develop, it’s truly for seeing how they are developing and giving us indications and giving them feedback.”

Steinhandler expressed his excitement of the new equipment and how it will impact children a part of the Brick Little League. “A lot of children learn visually. So, trying to explain to a child what they may have done wrong – if they can’t visually see it, it’s hard for them to execute it, or it’s hard for them to absorb and try to mimic the moves. From a video perspective, they can see what they need to do to correct their movements. Same idea for pitching,” Steinhandler explained. “Visual games and feedback have been more and more prevalent. How do we find an aspect to engage kids who want to be doing this and keep them around? The other aspect is for kids who are not developing as quickly, to help them where possible. They can now see where they can improve – where they may not see on a field per say. But at a training facility like this, someone can help them.”

us to do that.”

After hearing other complaints from members of the public about the school’s financial problems, township attorney Scott Kenneally said the governing body does not adopt or vote on the school budget, “and that was very clear in the original instructions on why [the council members] are not commenting on the school board budget or county budget - this is not the appropriate forum to discuss those budgets.”

Each of those entities have public hearings on their budgets at which time anyone is free to make a publica comment, he said. The town collects the taxes and acts as a passthrough in doing that, but they can’t comment

or impose their opinions on other budgets, the attorney said.

The MUA has donated $1 million to Brick four times over the past ten years, Bergin said - in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 - and only after she made requests.

“I sent a letter as I have many years in the past asking if it was a good opportunity for them to give us a million dollars as it would be helpful to some taxpayers in Brick,” she said. “I received today, via email, a resolution from the MUA commissioners that it was approved.”

Finelli said in his view, the MUA is collecting tax revenue for the township by charging the public for water and sewer “because they have a million dollars to give you quite often, and if that’s not illegal it should be, because you’re

getting money for your budget from them on a consistent basis, and that’s wrong.”

Some highlights from the spending plan include $10 million in bond ordinances that will be used to fund road improvement and drainage projects, police vehicles and equipment, sanitation vehicles, recreation improvements, and more.

Also, the budget includes $16 million for debt service, $3.3 in reserve for uncollected taxes and $10.9 million in surplus.

In response to a question from the public, Lafferty-Berg said the tax change rate is up 3.8 percent over the 2023 budget, which had no increase.

The next Council Meeting will be on Tuesday May 14 at 7 p.m.

movement and made it a national preserve along with Governor Byrne.”

While some of the book’s details rang familiar, others hit Lewis to his core. McPhee said the classic example of a Piney was someone who pulled pinecones and red sphagnum moss. Lewis recalled his close family members doing the same and came up with the conclusion that his family were Pineys.

“And then he said that Pineys was a derogatory word,” Lewis related. “And referred to backward people and incestual and immoral people.”

Lewis knew at the point that it was time for someone who lived the Piney culture to set the record straight.

The History Of The Pineys In “New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture,” Lewis identifies ten types of Pineys – all of whom have enjoyed the vast land known as the Pine Barrens. His research revealed that the Pine Barrens comprises 1.1 million

acres in 56 municipalities.

As far as Lewis is concerned, one doesn’t have to be from the Pine Barrens to earn the Piney distinction. He gave the example of a woman who moved from Staten Island as worthy of being called a Piney – because of her sheer love for the land.

“I am a different Piney than my grandfather was,” Lewis added. “He couldn’t read or write.”

“I’m college educated, but that doesn’t mean I’m smarter than he was,” continued Lewis. “He had a different knowledge set than I do.”

The origins of the term “Piney” trace back to the Pine Barrens, where early inhabitants forged a way of life deeply intertwined with its beautiful landscape. For generations, Pineys fostered a spirit of self-reliance and community - living off government-owned land.

Lewis described his grandfather’s generation as pioneers and painted a picture of a community adapting to the seasons and

opportunities available to them.

“Their routines shifted throughout the year. They’d pick blueberries in the summer and participate in the cranberry harvest come fall – both staples of Piney history,” said Lewis. But that wasn’t all. Year-round, they’d collect dry flowers, a tradition that stretched all the way down to Tuckerton. Many of the people Lewis interviewed for his book recalled meticulously collecting “pine balls,” as they were called, specifically from pygmy pines. Pinecones and dried flowers served a decorative purpose, fueling a thriving industry until its decline in the 1990s.

Plastic flowers took the place of dried natural blooms – and pinecones were suddenly imported from overseas.

Lewis reminisced about his childhood and recalled the excitement of knowing there was always something to harvest and make some money. He credited his strong

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work ethic to the days he and his little sister bundled up to collect pine balls in Warren Grove. People dressed in their Sunday finest stared at them when they stopped in a diner to warm up and get special treats.

“I consider Pineys to be farmers without owning the land,” explained Lewis. “They were farming with different types of plants in the Pine Barrens.”

However, a shift came with the establishment of the Pinelands National Reserve.

Public lands had always been associated with rules against removing anything from them. What had been somewhat lax enforcement changed. What was once considered sustainable harvesting – col-

DAR:

Younkers and his wife Karen made the trip from Richmond, Virginia. Robert “Mill” Younkers and his wife Lydia Ann came from Denver, Colorado, and were pleasantly surprised when their son and daughter-in-law also flew in from Denver for the occasion.

lecting pinecones and participating in the dry flower trade – was absolutely against the rules.

Authorities cracked down, impounding vehicles and issuing fi nes. A way of life passed down through generations became an unexpected source of confl ict.

Meanwhile, the Pineys’ struggle with misconceptions dates far back in history.

In the early 20th century, acting New Jersey Governor James F. Fielder ran for office advocating for the segregation and sterilization of Pineys. His stance was based on a flawed eugenics study conducted by Dr. Henry Goddard.

“It was his findings with a young Piney girl that really started the eugenics movement,” said Lewis. “It was the idea that she was feebleminded, and it was something that was bred and went up and

mother as part of their ritual during their visits. When he noticed the plaque was loose, he contacted township authorities, who told him it was not their responsibility – even though it was on township property. Mill contacted the local DAR, who took charge, retrieved the plaque, cleaned it up, and planted it in the historical society garden, where it was rededicated to her memory.

down the family tree.”

More On The Pine Barrens

A world traveler who truly feels there’s no place like home, Lewis speaks passionately about the Pine Barrens. He’s an expert on the region’s flora, the hidden paths leading to tranquility, and even its local legends.

His latest book, “South Jersey Legends & Lore,” explores both the well-known Jersey Devil and lesser-known stories like John Bacon’s tale, highlighting the Pine Barrens’ role in the American Revolution.

For younger audiences, Lewis crafted “Adventure With Piney Joe,” which takes children on a journey blending history with folklore, fostering an appreciation for the area’s people and rich heritage.

Lewis has also designed a coloring book called “Piney Everlasting, Volume 1.”

Society member and a prolific writer on numerous topics.

During the ceremony led by the chapter’s current Regent, Virginia “Ginny” Haines, speakers emphasized Reeve’s role in preserving local history, particularly her efforts to ensure Captain Joshua Huddy, a local hero, received proper recognition.

The documentary, “The Reluctant Piney,” offers a glimpse into the lives of other Piney community members, further enriching the understanding of this resilient group.

“I call them reluctant because they’re reluctant to leave the woods,” Lewis explained. “They’re reluctant to get a 40-hour workweek – reluctant to have a boss.”

“They were all their own individual bosses,” continued Lewis. “Whatever they did in the woods that day, that’s the amount of money they would come home with. Progress kept coming along and pushing them out of the woods.”

Lewis’s books are available on Amazon.

For those interested in learning more, his Facebook page, Piney Tribe, boasts over 11,000 followers and offers daily content about the Pine Barrens and its people.

period-appropriate attire, presented the historical account of Joshua Huddy authored by Virginia Watson Reeve.

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A Life Of Accomplishments

Virginia Reeve was married to Reuben H. Reeve and had three children, who all enjoyed vacationing in Ocean Gate during the summer months.

The impetus for the plaque’s relocation came from Mill and Karen’s last trip to Toms River. Mill said they would stop by to visit the plaque dedicated to his grand-

Reeve, a descendant of Revolutionary War soldier Col. Theodore Sedgwick, was instrumental in establishing the Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter in 1930. She was also a founding Ocean County Historical

“She wrote in 1950 that the Chapter name Captain Joshua Huddy was most fitting,” added DAR member Diane Varsa. “His downward defense of the blockhouse and saltworks of Toms River had never been properly credited.”

DAR member Carol Mahler, dressed in

In a time when women were not all in the workforce, Reeve was a secretary to the founder of Lederle Laboratories, which was acquired by Wyeth, which Pfizer subsequently acquired. She didn’t let the

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fact that she was employed stop her from becoming active in things that mattered to her.

Reeve was one of the founding members of the DAR in her hometown in Summit, which was called the Beacon Fire Chapter. A one-time staff member of the Summit Herald, Reeve had scrapbooks fi lled with clippings of letters she wrote to various newspapers.

“She used to write letters to The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, and the Reader’s Digest,” Mill said of his maternal grandmother. “If she agreed with something, she would compliment them, commend them. And if she was opposed to anyone, well, you better watch out because you became scorched earth. She would let you know in a hurry.”

By 1926, the Reeves decided their love for the Jersey shore warranted a move to Toms River. Within four years, Reeve became the organizing regent of the Ocean County Chapter of the DAR.

“She was defi nitely not a wallflower,” Mill said of his grandmother. “She was a leader, probably the most patriotic person I ever knew. And she was very, very proud of her genealogy.”

Reeve ‘s activism and advocacy were evident throughout her life, whether through her prolific letter-writing or involvement in community organizations. Her com-

mitment to causes she believed in and her welcoming demeanor were said to have left an indelible impression on all who knew her.

Reeve ‘s impact resonated not only through her own accomplishments but also through her children, who followed in her footsteps of service and leadership. Her son Fred served in the Coast Guard and later established a successful business. Her daughter, Dorothy “Dot” Reeve, blazed trails as a lieutenant commander in the Navy and became Ocean County’s fi rst female attorney. She was also the fi rst woman to head a local American Legion Post.

Her daughter, Evelyn, Mill and David’s mother married Millard James Younker, and the couple started the Toms River Venetian Blind Service in 1947 and expanded to own four stores.

“My grandfather died in 1949,” shared Mill. “I’m sure that was a tough time for her. She was still very active in everything and became even more active at that time.”

Mill was 22 when his grandmother died on December 7, 1965, and had fond memories of his visits with her. Mill marveled at the significance of the date of his grandmother’s death as she kept newspaper clippings daily during World War II.

“She kept them in a chest that her husband - my grandfather - made,” Mill added. “I have that chest.”

Part of Reeve’s legacy continues to

live on in the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library system. She had left sufficient funds to build the library in that part of the county.

About The DAR

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) must be able to trace their lineage to ancestors who

actively supported the Revolutionary War effort. This includes individuals who served in the Continental Army or state militia, contributed to the funding of the armies through supply taxes, or held positions as public officials during the pivotal period of American history. The Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the DAR currently has 95 members.

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

DAR member Carol Mahler, dressed in period-appropriate attire, reads the story of Joshua Huddy authored by Virginia Watson Reeve as current Regent Virginia “Ginny” Haines looks on.

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Bill Provides Military Assistance To Israel, Blocks Funds To UNRWA

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) took to the House Floor during debate and urged his colleagues to pass legislation (HR 8034) that would provide more than $26 billion in critical military assistance to Israel while prohibiting any US funds from flowing to the failed and pervasively antisemitic United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza. The bill was passed by the House in a vote of 366-58.

“The United States must make absolutely clear in both word and deed, not just today, but every day - and without equiv-

ocation - that we stand with Israel,” said Smith, the Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus.

“Both defensive weapons systems like Iron Dome and David’s Sling and all necessary offensive military capabilities must be conveyed without delay to Israel for as long as it takes to defeat Hamas and to deter Iran, Hezbollah, and other radical Islamists,” Smith said.

Smith, who has led efforts in Congress to expose UNRWA’s rampant antisemitism, said the legislation will prohibit US funding for the problematic UN agency. The measure mirrors Smith’s own bill - the Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024 (HR 7122) - that was passed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in February.

“Of significance, HR 8034 prohibits aid to Gaza from flowing through UNRWA,

an antisemitic disgraceful organization that teaches Palestinian children to hate Jews and glorifies suicidal martyrdom and the evisceration of Israel as a state,” said Smith, who has chaired three hearings over the past ten months on UNRWA’s unbridled antisemitism and recently joined an international panel of experts in Geneva to highlight the issue.

“UNRWA is a child soldiers factory that we have funded for decades,” Smith continued. “Twenty-one years ago - on this Floor in 2003 - I offered an amendment that passed the House to defund UNRWA.

The Senate never acted.”

“A few weeks ago, the Foreign Affairs Committee passed my bill to stop UNRWA funding,” said Smith. “HR 8034 defunds UNRWA.”

“Israel has an absolute right to exist - free from aggression and antisemitic hate,” Smith said.

According to the House Republican Lead-

ership, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 includes:

$4B to replenish Iron Dome and David’s Sling missile defense systems;

$1.2B for the Iron Beam defense system; $3.5B for the procurement of advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services through the Foreign Military Financing Program;

$1B to enhance the production and development of artillery and critical munitions;

$4.4B to replenish defense articles and defense services provided to Israel;

$2.4B for current US military operations in response to recent attacks;

$9B for worldwide humanitarian aid; and $400M to help secure non-profit institutions in America, including from increased threats of antisemitism; Provides flexibility for transfers of defense articles to Israel from US stockpiles; and Prohibits funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Legislation Would Address Plastic Production Crisis

Capitol Comments

Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), reintroduced the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, legislation that addresses the plastic production crisis that is fueling climate change and perpetuating environmental injustice.

With plastic production and consumption on track to double in the next decade, the resulting greenhouse gas emissions threaten to put our climate goals further out of reach, while expanded plastic production will drive more pollution in environmental justice communities around the United States. Petrochemical, plastic production, and waste incineration facilities, which are disproportionately located in or near Black, Brown, and low-income communities, release harmful air and water pollution that cause

increased incidences of asthma, cancers, endocrine disruption, development disorders, and heart disease. Transitioning off of fossil fuels only to replace that demand with more fossil-based plastic production is not a sustainable solution, and will continue to perpetuate existing climate and environmental justice impacts.

The Protecting Communities from Plastics Act would directly tackle the plastic pollution crisis by cracking down on the plastic production process, building on key provisions from the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act to address the harmful environmental justice impacts of this growing sector, and moving our economy away from an overreliance on single-use plastic. It would establish stricter rules for petrochemical plants to safeguard the health of American communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions fueling the climate crisis.

Additionally, it would begin to shift the U.S. economy away from its dependence on certain single-use plastics, creating new nationwide targets for

plastic source reduction and reuse in the packaging and food service sectors. These targets are paired with federal incentives to spur expansion of reusable and refillable systems, with an emphasis on ensuring benefits are realized in environmental justice communities.

“The plastic pollution crisis is an urgent threat to our public and environmental health. Communities living near plastics facilities often suffer from exposure to harmful pollutants and increased long-term health complications,” said Senator Booker. “As we continue to tackle climate change and transition to a clean energy economy, fossil-based plastic production undermines our efforts to reduce our carbon emissions and address environmental injustice. This legislation will create nationwide targets for single-use plastic source reduction and pause the permitting of new and expanded plastics facilities while the EPA makes much-needed regulatory updates.”

said Senator Merkley, who serves as the Chair of the Environment and Public Works subcommittee overseeing environmental justice and chemical safety.

“With plastic particles ending up on the snowcaps of the Arctic and inside our own bloodstreams, it’s clear we need strong legislation like the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act to get the plastics crisis under control. I will continue to work alongside my colleagues to get these solutions signed into law.”

“Plastic production is toxic at every stage beginning with the extraction of fossil fuels, continuing by polluting the air and water of communities near production facilities, poisoning our very bodies and ultimately harming our ocean upon which all life depends. We applaud the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act for seeking to stop this egregious harm and providing a much-needed course correction toward the cleaner, healthier and more sensible future we all deserve,” said Jennifer Savage, Plastic Pollution Initiative Senior Manager, Surfrider Foundation.

“When it comes to reducing waste, we are taught the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. However, the reality for plastics is really the three Bs: buried, burned, or borne out to sea - which means dangerous chemicals are seeping into our soil, air, and water. This is a public health emergency for Americans everywhere, and disproportionately impacts communities of color and low-wealth communities,”

Ocean County Pizzeria Destroyed By Fire

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – A local pizzeria was engulfed in thick, heavy smoke after a fire started inside the building at around 5 p.m. April 27.

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, and, if left untreated, will lead to vision loss. The damage is often caused by increased pressure in the eye and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Glaucoma can occur at any age but is more common in older individuals. Many people don’t even realize they have glaucoma until it reaches an advanced stage because the vision change is so gradual. Symptoms will vary depending on the type of glaucoma. For example, open-angle glaucoma results in tunnel vision and patchy blind spots. Acute angle-closure glaucoma signs include severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, eye redness, and blurred vision. Because vision loss due to glaucoma can’t be recovered, it’s important to have regular eye exams that include measurements of your eye pressure so a diagnosis can be made in its early stages and treated appropriately. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented. If you have the condition, you’ll generally need treatment for the rest of your life. To schedule an eye exam, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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The blaze was reported around 5 p.m. at Cuzzin’s Pizzeria located at 358 Herbertsville Road. According to Brick Police, smoke and flames were seen coming from the roof.

Due to the heavy fire conditions, it took firefighters about two hours to control the fire. Overall, firefighters stayed on scene for about four hours, the Herbertsville Fire Company said in a statement.

Since the pizzeria is located in a shopping plaza, it was reported that the Jay’s Food Mart, next door to Cuzzin’s, also sustained significant damage.

The Herbertsville Fire Company thanked the following agencies who provided assistance during the fire: Laurelton Fire Company, Pioneer Hose Company, and Breton Woods Fire Company in Brick, Point Pleasant Fire Department, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company, Ocean Fire Company No. 1 of Point Pleasant Beach, Ramtown Fire Company, Squankum Fire Company, and Southard Fire Department No. 1 of Howell, South Wall Fire Rescue, Silverton Volunteer Fire Company and Pleas-

ant Plains Volunteer Fire Department of Toms River, Brick Township EMS, Point Boro EMS, Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad, Beachwood Emergency Medical Services, Jackson Township EMS, the Brick Township Police Department, Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Brick Township Fire Bureau. The owners of Cuzzin’s Pizzeria have been forced to close down as a result.

The devastating news had led the community to rally and a GoFundMe was created to help the business. The owners of Papa V’s Pizzeria, who is a local friend and right down the road from Cuzzin’s, created the fundraiser to help a fellow business owner.

“We could only imagine the pain and heartache that Alfredo, the owner of Cuzzin’s Pizza, is going through along with his staff. Their livelihood was taken from them by a freak accident,” Anthony Carannante, owner of Papa V’s Pizzeria, wrote. The GoFundMe has been live for about 24 hours and has already received nearly $5,000 in donations. Their goal is to hit $10,000.

You can visit the GoFundMe page at: gofundme.com/f/help-cuzzins-pizza-staff-recover.

Construction Material Drop Off Day

BRICK – On May 11, residents are permitted to discard of construction materials at the Public Works Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road. Residents can bring construction materials such as kitchen cabinets, sheetrock, plywood, wood trim, molding, wood floors, tile flooring, decking, ceiling tiles, paneling, doors, 2x4s, roofing shingles and outdoor sheds to the Recycling Center.

Hazardous materials will not be accepted.

This is for residents only; contractors or commercial vehicles will not be permitted. Proof of residency in the form of a tax bill and driver’s license is required to gain access to the Center. Materials must be brought to the site; there will be no curbside collection offered.

The hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register Now For Summer Camp

BRICK – Are you looking for a fun and exciting camp experience for your child?

Look no further than Brick Recreation’s Summer Camp! The Summer Camp has been hosting Brick’s children for decades. Your child will enjoy six weeks of fun activities such as games, crafts, sports and more under the supervision of our camp staff.

Don’t let your child miss out on this op-

portunity to meet new friends and create memories that will last their whole life. Open to Brick children ages 5 to 13. Camp runs July 1 to August 6 at Windward Beach Park. Camp fees: $150 per camper (full time); $90 per camper (12 days). Mandatory parents meeting on June 12. For more information call 732-2621044. Register at: register.communitypass.net/bricktownship.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Art Show In Memory Of Joanne Zezula

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold an art show in memory of the late Joanne Zezula at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick on May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.

Zezula, one of the founding members of the historical society, was a long-time history teacher at Brick Township High School and a well-known local artist in three artists groups in Monmouth and

Ocean Counties. There will be art selections by her and also by some of her friends on display and for sale. Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted.

Parking is in a lot 150 east of the museum accessed by a driveway with a blue sign that says Havens Farm.

For more information on the society see its website at: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

Jersey Shore Chorale Spring Concert

JERSEY SHORE – The spring concerts featuring Jersey Shore Chorale are on May 4 at Green Briar 1, 7 p.m. and on May 5 at the United Methodist Church, Manasquan, 4 p.m. The Jersey Shore Chorale, originally known as the Georgian Court Chorale, was established at Georgian Court University in 1980 as part of a community outreach program. In 2021, the group separated from Georgian Court and became The Jersey Shore Chorale. The Chorale is made up of community members and is known for performing both classical and popular music selections at concerts each December and May.

The Chorale is led by Karen Mulhall

Jankech, who, after singing with the group, took over as Director in 1996. Along with her duties as Director, Karen also teaches piano and accompanies High School Choirs.

The JSC would like to take this opportunity to thank the many community audience members for their continued support who are the best and most enthusiastic of audiences. Also, they thank Greenbriar 1 and the United Methodist Church for hosting their concerts as well as St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Manasquan, where they practice.

Mark your calendars! Tickets are sold at the door!

Ocean County Library Announces Closure For Staff Development Day

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed May 10, for the Library’s annual Staff Development Day.

Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society

Take notice, that in accordance with N.J.S.A 39:10A-8 et seq application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of 2001 BMW 325, White, VIN#WBAAV33411FV00458 on February 22, 2024 at 10:00 am by means of a public/private sale. is described motor vehicle which came into possession of Team Wheels 2 LLC through abandonment or failure of owners to claim it may be examined at 2011 Elizabeth Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065. Objections to this sale, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the following address: State of New Jersey, Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Titles Unit, 225 East State Street, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, NJ 08666.

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Brick Elk Americanism Awards Ceremony

BRICK – Mayor Crate had the honor of attending the Brick Elk Americanism Awards Ceremony honoring the students who won their Americanism Essay Contest.

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6th Grade: 1-Jack Ducey

2-Katherine Farrell 3-Isabella Deresz

Every year, the Elks Americanism Committee sponsors an essay contest for students in grade fifth through eighth to help promote the idea of love for our country. This year’s topic was “What does the Bill of Rights mean to you?”

Three students advanced and placed at the district level this year. Approximately 1,200 essays were submitted throughout the district which is made up of 12 lodges. Everyone did a fantastic job!

5th Grade:

1-Fianna Harrington 2-Peter McCoy

7th Grade: 1-Reagan Brater

2-Damiana Dalleo

3-Catelyn Gambert

8th Grade:

1-Katherine Klimchak

2-Catherine Dunn

3-Kaylee Davis

District winners: Catelyn Gambert, Reagan Brater and Jack Ducey.

Local Pets Available For Adoption

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BRICK – How can you pass by this face? It’s Camo! Almost 5 years old, this Catahoula mix is as friendly and smart as they come. Despite life’s twists, he’s a sweetheart who’s won over everyone at the shelter. Camo, who is happiest as the only pet, is ready to bring his loyalty and smarts to a forever home with a big yard to explore!

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You can view this pet and more at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org. They are located at 185 Brick Boulevard and can be reached at 732-920-1600.

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Police Officer Sworn In

BRICK – Congratulations to Jesse Lyon, who was sworn in as the newest full- time police officer by Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa Crate at the recent Township Council meeting.

Jesse will attend the basic course for police officers at the Ocean County Police Academy in May.

They wish Jesse the best of luck in the academy!

Brick Township Green Fair

BRICK – Join the Brick Township’s Environmental and Sustainability Showcase!

The Green Fair is a community-wide celebration designed to educate and encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle!

The Green Fair will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville

Road. This is an outdoor event.

This year’s theme is Cradle to Cradle and the goal of a zero-waste future by creating products and systems that can be fully repurposed, recycled or completely biodegraded at the end of their life cycles.

The Green Fair will feature exhibitors, vendors, prizes, refreshments, door prizes and more. Admission is free.

2024 Happy Hour Networking – May

BRICK – Join the Brick Chamber of Commerce for their Happy Hour Networking on May 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bonefish

Grill, 179 Van Zile Road.

Cost is $15 for members, $25 for guests. To register, visit brickchamber.com.

Monument Dedication

BRICK – Join the members of Brick Township PBA Local #230 in unveiling the new Fallen Officer Monument at the Brick Township Municipal Building on May 7 at 3 p.m.

Photo courtesy Brick Police

Scouts Learn About Bike Safety

BRICK – Officer John Daly and Officer Peter Bylsma are both members of the bike unit for Brick Township Police Department. On April 10, they taught BSA Pack 39 about bike safety and gave them a tour of our patrol vehicle!

Garden Club Member Receives National Awards

ADS Award: W.A. Bender Hybridizers Award - for best six stems of seedlings/ cultivars exhibited by hybridizer.

BRICK – The Brick Garden Club would like to congratulate their member, Clay Higgins! He attended the American Daffodil Society (ADS) Annual Convention at the Hyatt Hotel, Dulles Airport on April 11. He won 12 blue ribbons, several red ribbons, and yellow ribbons. However, he won three major awards for hybridizing. National Awards:

ADS Award: Grant & Amy Mitsch Trophy - for best standard three stems seedling by hybridizer. (included a certificate)

ADS Award. john & Betty Larus Trophy - for best miniature three stems by hybridizer. (Included a certificate)

Brick Farmers Market Returns

BRICK – The Brick Farmers Market returns to Windward Beach for its 10th Season in 2024! The Market will be open every Saturday from May 4 through September 28. The hours are 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The 2024 Brick Farmers Market will have nearly 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh

foods, produce, artisanal goods, crafts, beer and spirits, cheeses, pastries, flowers and so much more. You can check out the vendor list at brickfarmersmarket.com

Stop by every Saturday and see why we consider this the best Farmers Market in New Jersey!

Men’s Bible Study – New Beginnings Church

BRICK – Meet the Brotherhood Ministry on Tuesday mornings for an in-depth Bible study with Pastor Joe and the guys from New Beginnings Church.

Invite friends or coworkers to come out with you! They start promptly at 7 a.m. and end at 8 a.m. New Beginnings Church is located at 236 Brick Boulevard.

Ocean County Library Announces Closure For Staff Development Day

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed May 10, for the Library’s annual Staff Development Day.

Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Photo courtesy BSA Troop 39

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OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host the 2024 Scholarship Celebration on June 28 at 6 p.m. on OCC’s main campus in Toms River. The annual open-tent event is an opportunity for the Foundation to honor extraordinary individuals in the community while raising crucial funds to help students fulfill their dreams of a college education. Tickets and sponsorships are available now.

This year’s event will honor: The Citta Foundation for its long-standing support of OCC and the Ocean County community; Ilene Cohen, OCC’s executive director of Athletics, for her enthusiastic leadership and advocacy for the advancement of the College’s student-athletes; and College Lecturer Lincoln A. Simmons for his tremendous contributions to the academic programs at OCC and pivotal leadership roles on collegewide committees. The event committee is chaired by Michael Manzo, chair of the OCC Foundation Board of Trustees. Kenneth J. Malagiere, executive director of the OCC Foundation, will host the

evening’s festivities, which feature a gourmet buffet and a silent auction.

To support a student with a scholarship or for information on becoming a sponsor, donating an auction item, or purchasing tickets to the event, visit go.ocean.edu/gala or call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492. Proceeds from the annual Scholarship Celebration support the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation.

Since 1965, the OCC Foundation has provided support for thousands of deserving students in our community, awarding over $21 million in direct scholarship and special program support. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to continue to provide additional assistance across our college community in truly impactful ways, including the funding for the Helping Hands Food Pantry, the Blauvelt Speaker Series, the Grunin Center for the Arts, the Global Travel Experience, Veterans Affairs, the Novins Planetarium, the Citta Sailing Center, Viking Athletics, and many more college and student-led initiatives.

Step Up For The Arc Walk & 5K Race

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 22nd Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Inaugural 5K Race on May 18 at ShoreTown Ballpark, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, to benefit programs and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Step Up for The Arc is an inclusive community event to raise awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. The 5K Race will start at 8 a.m., with check-in opening at 7 a.m. timed by Split Second Racing. There is a $30 registration fee to participate in the 5K.

The Walk and Family Fun Day will kick-off at 10 a.m. and include carnival games, arts and crafts, live performances, refreshments, a 1-mile walk, and an after-party lunch catered by Jersey Mike’s Subs. This event is free to attend and online registration is encouraged. To register for the Step Up for The Arc Walk

and 5K Race please visit arcocean.org. This year’s event hopes to raise $85,000 for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and support services providing housing, employment, job training, transportation, recreation, family support, and clinical support services to 1,000 individuals with disabilities. All participants who donate or fundraise $50 or more will receive this year’s commemorative Step Up for The Arc t-shirt. Donations can be made online directly to event participants or mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick. Thank you to our silver event sponsors Be Best You and Gallagher and our bronze sponsor Manasquan Bank. To learn about our sponsorship levels and benefits visit arcocean.org. For more event details, email development@ arcocean.org or call us at 732-978-1414.

Jersey Shore Chorale Spring Concert

JERSEY SHORE – The spring concerts featuring Jersey Shore Chorale are on May 4 at Green Briar 1, 7 p.m. and on May 5 at the United Methodist Church, Manasquan, 4 p.m. The Jersey Shore Chorale, originally known as the Georgian Court Chorale, was established at Georgian Court University in 1980 as part of a community outreach program. In 2021, the group separated from Georgian Court and became The Jersey Shore Chorale. The Chorale is made up of community members and is known for performing both classical and popular music selections at concerts each December and May.

The Chorale is led by Karen Mulhall

Jankech, who, after singing with the group, took over as Director in 1996. Along with her duties as Director, Karen also teaches piano and accompanies High School Choirs.

The JSC would like to take this opportunity to thank the many community audience members for their continued support who are the best and most enthusiastic of audiences. Also, they thank Greenbriar 1 and the United Methodist Church for hosting their concerts as well as St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Manasquan, where they practice. Mark your calendars! Tickets are sold at the door!

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Sound News

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Start Wearing Hearing Aids Earlier In Life!

Neurodegenerative dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease are a major health problem in the aging worldwide population. The number of people living with dementia is projected to increase 57% in the next two decades. This rising global prevalence, combined with the lack of effective drugs, has made the prevalence of dementia a public health concern.

A recent study showed that intervention on risk factors not including hypertension might prevent 35% of dementia cases and that the strongest midlife risk factor for dementia is hearing impairment. Because hearing impairment is prevalent, alleviating it might delay the point older adults cross the critical threshold of impairment into dementia. In fact, the prevalence of hearing impairment increases to 90% of individuals age 85 years or older.

Thus, the timing of beginning hearing aid use is crucial in the success of hearing aids as an intervention in old age. It is well documented that most folks will procrastinate at least 7-10 years before they even get a hearing test. Yet, we have yearly eye exams, dental checks, and routine screenings for skin cancer. This is all preventive medicine. It is my professional opinion that once you turn 50 years of age, you should have a complete hearing evaluation. Early identification of hearing impairment coupled with consistent hearing aid use will improve cognitive function and potentially delay the onset of cognitive decline.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer your questions about important hearing care issues. Please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at 732-451-3962 or ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

Angelic Health Looking For Hospice Volunteers

BRICK – For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice.

For more information visit Angelic.health, email volunteer@Angelic.health, or call Kathy Donadio at 609-432-0073.

Your visits can mean so very much to hospice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer

activities can include:

Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

Listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal.

Staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands or take care of their own needs.

Certified Pet Visitors for pet lovers. Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours. Bereavement and grief support of family. Military Veterans Visiting Veterans/ Flag Pinning Ceremonies

Volunteers Needed At New Jersey Blood Services

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of the team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and

must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, go to: volgistics.com/appform/2127944197.

Dr. Isidore Kirsh

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Raw Unfiltered Honey Vs. Pasteurized: A Guide For Allergy Sufferers

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Honey, nature’s golden delight, has graced our tables and enriched our diets for centuries. Interestingly, Americans consume about one and a half pounds of honey per person annually!

While honey’s rich flavor and health benefits are widely celebrated, for those with allergies, the choice between raw and pasteurized honey involves more than just taste, it’s about well-being.

When you go shopping to buy honey, you’ll see two choices. So let’s delve into the distinctions between “raw/unfiltered” and “pasteurized” honey to determine which is more suitable for pollen allergy sufferers.

1. Raw and Unfiltered Honey - Raw honey is minimally processed. It is not pasteurized, meaning it isn’t heated at high temperatures, and only lightly filtered, preserving most of its natural nutrients, including pollen, antioxidants, and enzymes. These components are believed to support immune function and might even offer allergy relief to some. However, for people sensitive to pollen, consuming raw honey could pose risks. Although the pollen in raw honey typically differs from the wind-borne pollen that triggers seasonal allergies, it can still provoke reactions in highly-sensitive folks. The benefits of raw honey also include a complex flavor profile that varies with the flowers visited by the bees. It also contains beneficial enzymes.

2. Pasteurized Honey - Pasteurized honey is heated sufficiently to kill yeast cells and remove any crystallization, creating a smoother product. This process significantly reduces the pollen content, making it a safer option if

you consider yourself to be allergic to pollen, or have severe senstivities. It’s just as sweet, and has some health benefits but with a lower risk of causing allergic reactions. The type of flowers that bees pollinate can greatly influence the medicinal properties of honey. For example, Manuka honey from New Zealand is famed for its antimicrobial properties, while North American clover honey is often used for its soothing qualities against coughs and throat irritations. Buckwheat honey, known for its high antioxidant content, is another variety that is dark and rich, commonly used for boosting the immune system and respiratory health.

And then there is agave nectar, a totally different natural sweetener that is right next to the honey section. This is derived from a succulent plant, and it does not contain pollen. Choosing between raw and pasteurized honey (and agave) depends on all these factors. I like all of those better than artificial sweeteners, but that’s just me!

In conclusion, I recommend pasteurized honey for allergy sufferers due to its reduced pollen content, and raw/unfiltered honey for people without pollen sensitivities. The latter offers a richer nutrient profile and a deeper connection to the flora that bees have visited.

Whether used as a sweetener in tea or drizzled on top of yogurt, selecting the right type of honey can help you enjoy its health benefits safely and delightfully. I have a longer version of this article at my website with more sweetener options and more detail. To have it emailed, just sign up for my free weekly newsletter at suzycohen.com.”

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2024 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Educating Our Community On Nursing Home Abuse

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case.

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to

double to 8.9 million by the year 2030. Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.

If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

Police Warn Of Recent Scam

By Chris Lundy

BRICK – The Police Department is warning residents that strangers might call them, pretending to be a cop and telling them there’s a warrant out for their arrest for a major crime.

money or your personal banking information over the phone. Hang up immediately, and notify the Brick Township Police Department at 732-262-1100,” they said.

The scammer will scare their victim into providing money and banking information, police said.

“We would like to remind residents, police officers will NEVER call you and ask for

They also warned that there is technology that tricks caller ID so it looks like you are getting a call from the police when in reality, it is not the police department. “If you are suspicious of any phone call, hang up and verify a legitimate call back number.”

Visit pointpleasantbeachpolice.org for more details.

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The Largest Venomous Animal On Earth

By Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Originally discovered in Australia, the Komodo dragon migrated from their native home in Indonesia approximately 900,000 years ago. Comprised of only a handful of islands in Indonesia, the Komodo National Park is one of the wild places you would fi nd the dragon, where they are heavily monitored to protect their habitat as well as visitors. The dragon is also found in parts of Africa, Australia, and southeastern Asia.

The Komodo dragon, a member of the monitor lizard family, can reach a length of 10 feet long and weight more than 300 pounds. They are the world’s largest lizard with a massive appetite for meat. The Indonesian islands are one place where these dragons can be found in their native habitat. Don’t think that you can travel to one of these islands and take a walk through the woods by yourself. The woods are full of these massive creatures and being accompanied by a ranger or guide who is armed with a 6-foot-long wooden staff is required. Listed as an endangered species, conservation is promoted throughout the United States (Pittsburgh Zoo, the Bronx Zoo,

and the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., to name a few) where you can visit. The fascination in this lizard’s large size and predatory habits has contributed to it becoming a tourist attraction. In turn, that attraction has supported its protection.

The diet of this predator consists of mostly carrion, but they can take down enormous prey, such as deer, pigs, cattle, water buffalo, along with members of their own species. They can occasionally be dangerous to humans. When hunting for prey, it is their venomous bite delivering toxins that causes the prey’s blood to clot, causing the animal to go into shock, leading to rapid blood loss. The animal is dead or near death when the dragon takes possession of their prey. In one sitting the Komodo dragon is capable of consuming 80% of their body weight. I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

Help Spread Love One Lasagna At A Time

LAWRENCEVILLE – Thanks to Lasagna Love NJ, hundreds of New Jersey residents receive a homemade lasagna every month. Whether you’re going through a fi nancial hardship or difficult medical or emotional time, Lasagna Love delivers homemade dishes as a symbol of care and compassion, bringing a sense of warmth and comfort to those in need.

New Jersey, regional director Donna Disbrow shares, “Delivering lasagnas to a family in need warms the hearts of everyone involved. About one hundred lasagnas are delivered every week in New Jersey, thanks to the kindness of our volunteers. Last Fall, 500 families waited months for a lasagna, because the requests outweighed the number of volunteers. All of those families

have now been fed, but in order to prevent that from happening again, we need more volunteers to cook, donate supplies, and deliver lasagnas.”

Lasagna Love NJ is currently looking for volunteers to cook and/or deliver lasagnas to families in need. To fi nd out how you can help, visit lasagnalove.org/volunteer to register today!

Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit organization whose volunteers purchase ingredients, cook and deliver lasagna to a family in need. Their mission is to feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities. Since 2020 the nonprofit has joined together more than 52,000 volunteers from around the world and fed more than 1.8 million people.

Youth Library Volunteer Program

TOMS RIVER – Attention teens: The perfect opportunity to share your talents, broaden your knowledge and help your community is here. Beginning May 1, the Ocean County Library will accept applications for the 2024 Service and Achievement in the Library (S.A.I.L.) program.

S.A.I.L is open to teens who are entering eighth grade and older. You’ll learn library functions, take part in projects, and develop your people skills. S.A.I.L. is a great way to earn community service hours and a terrific

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addition to your résumé or CV. Positions are limited in number and will be filled on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Virtual options will be at the discretion of each branch teen services librarian. Please contact your local branch teen services librarian with your questions and concerns. Applications at theoceancountylibrary. org/teens/SAIL go live at 9 a.m. May 1. To register, complete and submit the form by your local branch’s deadline. See all about it on YouTube.

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Black Pumas To Take The Stage At Hard Rock Live

Photo courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY – Black Pumas will perform at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on August 3 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

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When Black Pumas made their self-titled debut in 2019, the Austin-bred duo set off a reaction almost as combustible and rapturous as their music itself. Along with earning a career total of seven Grammy Award nominations (including Album Of The Year) and winning praise from leading outlets like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada achieved massive success as a live act, touring large theaters all over Europe and North and South America and delivering a transcendent show Burton aptly refers to as “electric church.”

As they set to work on their highly awaited sophomore album, the band broadened their palette to include a dazzling expanse of

musical forms: heavenly hybrids of soul and symphonic pop, mind-bending excursions into jazz-funk and psychedelia, starry-eyed love songs that feel dropped down from the cosmos. Wilder and weirder and more extravagantly composed than its predecessor, Chronicles of a Diamond arrives as the fullest expression yet of Black Pumas’ frenetic creativity and limitless vision.

Like Black Pumas, Chronicles of a Diamond once again harnesses the lightningin-a-bottle chemistry between Burton (a self-taught musician who got his start busking on beaches and subway platforms in his native Los Angeles) and Quesada (a Grammy Award winner whose background includes playing in Latin-funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma and accompanying legendary artists like Prince). Produced by Quesada and primarily mixed by six-time Grammy Award winner Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, The War on Drugs), the ten-song LP fi nds Burton taking the role of co-producer and infusing his free-spirited musicality into every track.

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Hank Williams Jr. To Perform At Etess Arena

Photo courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY – Hank Williams Jr. takes the stage at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on July 26 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

Hank Williams Jr.’s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six RIAA-certified Platinum albums, 20 RIAA Gold-certified, 13 No. 1 albums and 10 No. 1 singles. Marking 52 years since his first album in 1964, Williams Jr. released It’s About Time (Nash Icon Records) in 2016. In addition to the history-making “Are You Ready for the Country,” the project included tunes such as “Dress Like an Icon,” “Just Call Me Hank,” “It’s About Time” and “The Party’s On” as well as re-recorded versions of classics “Mental Revenge” and “Born to Boogie” with Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore and Brad Paisley on guitar. It’s About Time marked Hank’s 37th studio album in his five-decade career. Following It’s About Time, Williams Jr. has released several compilations, including All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over: Great Tailgating Songs, A Country Boy Can Survive (Box Set), Hank

Jr. Sings Hank Sr. and 35 Biggest Hits. In 2022 Hank Jr. continued to redefi ne the boundaries of rock and country music with the genre-crossing, chart-topping release of his most recent album, Rich White Honky Blues. Debuting at No. 1 on the Current Country, Americana/Folk and Blues Albums charts, the project was a successful collaboration between Williams and GRAMMY-winning Producer, Dan Auerbach. The 12-song-set was recorded live, reprising classics from Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, R.L. Burnside, Muddy Waters, and more, delivering reinvigorated classic blues sounds infused with Williams’ signature rock and country flavor.

He continues to add accolades to an extremely impressive resume, which includes ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon, in addition to a GRAMMY win and coveted inductions into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame. As a touring artist, Hank Jr. was a pioneer in bringing arena rock production values to country music, and he remains one of the most consistent ticket sellers in music, period, as generation after generation gets turned on to one of the most dynamic live performers ever to take the stage.

Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

BRICK – The Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Fire Co. #1 will be holding a Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser on May 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 312 Drum Point Road, Brick.

A $30 per person ticket entitles you to

wine & beer tastings coordinated by the Wine Shoppe of Brick, hors d’oeuvres, snacks and sweets. Ages 21 and over only allowed to attend.

For tickets, leave a message at 848-4485181 or email PHLAEA123@gmail.com.

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Over $1.5M Raised For St. Jude’s Hospital

NEPTUNE – Thunder 106, a Press Communications, LLC affiliate, just completed their annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon” presented by Irwin Lincoln and Irwin Mazda of Freehold raising $214,812 and pushing their total 12-year contribution to $1,551,112. St. Jude’s is the leader in cancer care, research, and treatment for children. Families never receive a bill for treatment and all travel, housing and/or food costs are paid by St. Jude’s.

The Thunder 106 Radiothon unfolded April 11 & 12, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Listeners were invited to join “Partners in Hope” and donate monthly on the St. Jude website, via phone or text. All individuals who became a partner received a “This Shirt Saves Lives” shirt.

Starting the evening of April 12, Mike Ryan, Vice President of Programming for Thunder 106, started his 106-mile walk on the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant, sponsored by Monmouth Park Racetrack to help raise awareness and donations. Mike said, “It means everything to me to help St Jude in their mission to end childhood can-

cer. Once again, our listeners came through with an amazing amount of donations … More than ever before. I am so grateful for their support!”

The walk culminated at 5 p.m. on April 14 with Boots on the Boards at Jenk’s Club, headlined by National Recording Artist and former American Idol star, Scotty McCreery and presented by Door Boy.

This year’s event was also made possible by A.J. Perri, Value City NJ Furniture & Mattress, Four Boys Ice Cream, Rylee Home Services, Gunner Roofing, Chocolate Carousel, Earth Treasures, Surfside Smile Company, Hutchins HVAC, American Institute, Mach 1 Barbell, Nissan City of Red Bank, Reproductive Science Center, Kinney Pools, NJ Natural Gas, Joe Leone’s, V & S Landscape Supply, Ocean Casino Resort Casino, and Builders General.

For more information about Press Communications, The Thunder 106 Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, its partners, or how to donate, email info@PressCommRadio.com.

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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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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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-849-6068 (new number). (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Also buying Comic Books . Call Rick 908-616-7104 (t/n)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records. - R&B, doo wop, soul, early rock & roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call between 8AM and 8PM 909-938-4623. (10)

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Buying - World War I & II Swords, Bayonets, Daggers, Helmets, Hats, Medals, Marine, Uniforms, Flags, etc. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: lenny1944x@gmail.com. (19)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

WE BUY CARS - Any year. Any model. Any condition. Running or Not. CASH PAYMENT AND FREE PICK UP OF VEHICLE. 609-384-1610. Www.Webuycars2day.com. (21)

Services Services Services Services Help Wanted

Childcare in my home Brick/Point border Princeton Ave. - Many years experience with infants toddlers and school aged. 2 full time positions available 1 part time. Great prices no registration. Call Jenn to set up a meet and greet 347-458-5797. (22)

Seeking Responsible Individual With Good Phone Skills - Experience In Hvac & Permits A Plus. Filing/Answering Phones/ Scheduling/Permits/Ordering Parts/ Customer Service. Great Work Environment. $15/Hour 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Paid Holidays. Call Care Temp Heating & AC at 732-349-1448 Or Fax Resume To 732-349-6448. (t/n)

Bus Driver NEEDED! - Flexible Scheduling. Perfect for Retiree in Retirement Community. CDL w/ Passenger endorsement required. Call SilverWoods Clubhouse for more information at 732-341-4825. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

Attention Hairstylists - Looking for a change? Preferably with a following. Good commission in Toms River. Shampoo, assistant, license, and experience. Call Tina 732-904-0014. (t/n)

We love nice people. Looking for honest, solid citizen who likes to talk and help people. Eaglespeed Auto has a counter/office position full or part time. Call Henry 848-333-3756. (22)

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VFW Post 100092 - Barnegat, NJ 08005. Coffee - donuts every Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Meeting 2nd Thursday1800-2000 hours each month. Looking for new members, call 609-698-4120. (21)

HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS - All Types Home Improvement and Repairs. Carpentry • Doors • Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Upgrades • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Vinyl Railings • Masonry • Painting • More. Licensed Insured. Advanced Building 609-384-9030. (18)

Experienced, Affordable, Compassionate - 24/7 private Caregiver/Companion is available for your Elderly loved ones: Help w/ personal hygiene, med reminders, meal preps, errands, laundry, housekeeping. 732-867-6686. (16)

Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shine - Call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (22)

Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-290-9702. (17)

R.C. Shea and Associates is seeking to hire a paralegal with civil/commercial litigation experience as well as an administrative assistant. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please call Pam Williams, office manager at (732) 505-1212 or email at pwilliams@rcshea.com (t/n)

Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)

Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)

Housecleaning - Painting, shopping, laundry, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, office cleaning. Also offering typing services. Very good prices. 732-330-4189, 848-287-3944. (t/n)

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Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums, from a NJ State Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (21)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Roofing - Covering the Jersey Shore since 1984. Removal of old shingles, all woodwork inspected and repaired. GAF lifetime roofing shingles. meticulous cleanup. Fully insured and free estimates. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. NJ Lic # 13VH11804800. (17)

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A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (17)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 848-224-0516. email woolnoughkris@gmail.com. (t/n)

Brazilian House Cleaner! - Good References and Free estimate! Call me to a appointment! Lucy 732-966-5142. (14)

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (t/n)

MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwork all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (10)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (20)

Painting - Special Fall Pricing. Interior/Exterior. Meticulous work. All materials and jobs guaranteed. Fully licensed and insured. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (47)

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)

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Step Up For The Arc Walk & 5K Race

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 22nd Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Inaugural 5K Race on May 18 at ShoreTown Ballpark, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, to benefit programs and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Step Up for The Arc is an inclusive community event to raise awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. The 5K Race will start at 8 a.m., with check-in opening at 7 a.m. timed by Split Second Racing. There is a $30 registration fee to participate in the 5K. The Walk and Family Fun Day will kick-off at 10 a.m. and include carnival games, arts and crafts, live performances, refreshments, a 1-mile walk, and an after-party lunch catered by Jersey Mike’s Subs. This event is free to attend and online registration is encouraged.

To register for the Step Up for The Arc Walk and 5K Race please visit

arcocean.org.

This year’s event hopes to raise $85,000 for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and support services providing housing, employment, job training, transportation, recreation, family support, and clinical support services to 1,000 individuals with disabilities.

All participants who donate or fundraise $50 or more will receive this year’s commemorative Step Up for The Arc t-shirt. Donations can be made online directly to event participants or mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick.

Thank you to our silver event sponsors Be Best You and Gallagher and our bronze sponsor Manasquan Bank. To learn about our sponsorship levels and benefits visit arcocean.org.

For more event details, email development@ arcocean.org or call us at 732-978-1414.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.

Brick Township Hiring Several Positions

BRICK – Do you know any motivated young people looking for a summer job?

The Township of Brick is currently seeking candidates for the following positions: Camp Counselor - Camp operates from July 1st-Aug 6th. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.weather permitting. Must be at least 15 years old. There will be a mandatory staff training day. Counselors must comply with all procedures, policies and practices. Counselors are responsible for overseeing campers ages 5 to 13. Must be able to supervise a variety of recreational activities. No experience necessary. Starting pay $15.13/hour.

Lifeguard - Must be at least 16 years old. Must be able to swim 500 yards and run 1 mile. Applicants must provide doctor’s note and all paperwork prior to tryout. Tryout scheduled for May 7 at 3 p.m. at Brick Beach 3. Training will be provided. Must be available May 17 through May 19 for training. Season is Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Starting pay $16/hour.

Badge Checker - Must be at least 15 years old. Must be courteous and responsible. No previous experience necessary. From Memorial Day through Labor Day. Work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting

pay $15.13/hour.

Windward Beach Maintenance - Must be at least 16 years old. Responsibilities include park maintenance, litter clean up, building maintenance, cleaning and other various duties. Must comply with all safety standards. Must be responsible and dependable. Starting pay $14.13/per hour.

Preschool Teacher - The Township of Brick offers preschool programs to children ages 1 to 5. Duties include leading activities, engaging with children, reading stories, and interacting with other teachers and parents. The candidate must enjoy interacting with young children, be patient, self-directed and supportive toward the learning process. Other valuable attributes include excellent communication skills and a passion for the work. Experience working in child care preferred, but not required. This is a part-time (approximately 12 hours per week), 10-month position (August to June). Schedule varies from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. depending on the assigned class. Pay range from $15.13 to $25 an hour commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can fill out an online application at bricktownship.net/departments/human-resources. For additional information, call 732-262-1052.

Bureau Of Fire Safety Hiring Fire Prevention Specialist

BRICK – The Bureau of Fire Safety is accepting applications for the position of Fire Prevention Specialist.

Primary functions are to provide a wide range of fire prevention, inspection and investigation duties, performed under the direct supervision of the Bureau Chief, in order to enforce the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and other ordinances and standards pertaining to fire protection and prevention.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and Township Ordinances and regulations

Conduct fire cause and investigation and author fire investigation reports

Investigate complaints

Prepare and maintain records

Conduct fire prevention safety programs

Assist in all other functions and duties so assigned by the Chief of Bureau of Fire Safety

Qualifications:

Valid NJ Driver’s License

Valid New Jersey Fire Inspector and/or official certification

Ability to speak and write effectively in the English language

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and

records both in writing and via computer, utilizing Bureau authorized programs

Ability to meet medical and physical requirements for the performance of the job which would include but not limited to climbing, walking, crawling and repetitive motion or lifting excess weight or working at elevated levels such as on roofs, ladders or in cramped spaces, etc.

Ability to file documents and plans, answer phones

Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures

Must be able to perform fire investigations and fire inspections in possible hazardous or adverse conditions in areas which would require the use of other personal protective equipment.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - on call after hours for emergency response.

Salary range: $40,000 to $45,000 - benefits provided in accordance with State Standards. All applications must be accompanied by a resume and returned to the Bureau of Fire Safety at 253 Brick Boulevard, Brick, or emailed to bureau@brickfire.org by April 22.

Osbornville Baptist Church Soup Kitchen

BRICK – The soup kitchen at Osbornville Baptist Church is now open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and it’s more than

just soup. All are welcome. Osbornville Baptist Church is located at 366 Drum Point Road.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

There’s nothing better than a sunset at the Jersey Shore. Local resident Liam Malley was in the right place at the right time to catch this one recently. Memorial Day weekend is on the way and the weather is getting nicer. Want to see your pic in this space? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

Lakewood Township To Honor All Soldiers

LAKEWOOD – On May 27, members of the Lakewood Township community are honoring the heroic actions of men and women who have served and are now serving in the military with a parade and services at the All War Memorial Amphitheater at Lake Carasaljo, North Lake Drive, Lakewood.

Participants are requested to be at their assigned location no later than 10:30 a.m. The Memorial Day ceremony will begin with a raising of the flag at 11 a.m. The parade will pass by the Review Stand in Town Square, Third Street and Clifton Avenue; and then proceed down Clifton Avenue, making a right onto Main Street (Route 88), crossing Route 9 South, and proceeding to North Lake Drive to the All War Memorial Amphitheater for the

Memorial Day program.

Bus transportation will be available to transport marchers from the lake back to the starting point of the parade.

To register your organization, visit lakewoodpd.seamlessdocs.com/f/memorialdayparade or for questions or concerns, contact Sarah Kay in the Mayor’s office at 732-364-2500 ext. 5973 or email parade@lakewoodnj.gov. Those who submit the participating form with the contact person’s name and address, will receive pertinent information.

Return the form to Menashe Miller, Deputy Mayor, Liaison Veterans Advisory Committee Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood or Fax: 732-994-4568 Attention Sarah Kay Email: parade@lakewoodnj.gov.

Bus Trip To Yankee Stadium

BRICK – The Rotary Club Of Brick Township will be hosting a bus trip to Yankee Stadium on May 19.

Tickets $170 each and includes round-trip transportation, game ticket in section 134, all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, chick-

en tenders, fries, salad, Pepsi products, craft and domestic beer and seltzers on the Mastercard Deck from 11:30 a.m. to fi rst pitch.

Bus picks up at 2310 Route 34 Wall Township at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested can call 732-779-3820. First paid-fi rst served.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across 1 Stock option in a seafood business?

7 Works for literati 14 Rather dense 15 Waterway dividing two sides of a college football rivalry

16 Knesset country 17 Digits in parentheses

18 Isn’t quite neutral

19 Signer of the first of the Oslo Accords

20 Pad kee mao pan 21 Huff 22 One of many on Massachusetts Avenue in D.C.

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Dappled horses

Chat 32 Washington’s Grand __ Dam 33 Webinar’s first

Johnson’s music

Styling combs

Fifth-century bishop in Ire.

Tempts

Grammar police, e.g.

Took off

Help for a broken-hearted BFF

Some IRAs

Bass kin

“OK, sure”

Ancient Roman province now part of

Diet option in black cans

1 Sanitizes, perhaps

2 Playwright called “The Father of Realism” 3 Truthfully 4 Dramatic advance 5 Exploits 6 London’s __ Pie Island

7 Ancient physician’s reference book

8 Bean sprouts?

9 Bottom-up, in a way

10 “__ sunt dracones”: line on an ancient globe 11 Profess 12 Take from the top 13 Long haul 15 Raucous crowd 19 Floor

22 Magazine whose archive was purchased by a consortium that includes the Smithsonian 23 “Bingo”

25 Keep from crack-

ing, perhaps 27 Yellowstone, for one

28 Good name for a knight?

29 Dates

30 Breaks down 31 Unorthodox sect 32 Pigeon holes 34 Trading places

36 Try and reach quickly

38 Shampoo buys 40 Spa wear

42 Hurries toward safety

43 Brown bread

44 Onetime producer of Magna Doodle

45 “Sex on Fire” Grammy winners Kings of __ 46 Candle holder

48 Pyrite crystal, at times

50 Female lobster

51 Abbey’s husband on “The West Wing”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may experience a relief of stress and guilt by honoring your commitments. Remain understanding and empathetic even when it may be challenging. Your charm may attract supportive and helpful people who may celebrate your efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have been taking creative leaps that exceed the limits, but your imaginative ideas might still have room to grow. Focus on activities that require an innovative touch. Lean on your peer group for support and encouragement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may experience a mixture of wins and losses in the upcoming week. You may feel you are under relentless pressure to make money but there could be obstacles in your path. Stay focused on your tasks and routine rather than on your accounts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Better communication might be the answer to most of your challenges. Let your ambitions be known and communicate your needs with someone close. Take time to lay the groundwork for important plans that must be started in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Being a perfectionist won’t guarantee that anyone can be flawless, including yourself. Utilize sensitivity and diplomacy if you feel the need to double-check someone’s details. Employ social grace and compassion to navigate your way through the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may find a new sense of clarity as things could start falling into place and revealing the entire picture. Discuss things with someone you trust. As you gain a better understanding of the facts, you might be enlightened about an important matter.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be of benefit for you and others if you strive to have conversations over lectures. Being entertaining and thoughtful could transform mundane subjects. Temporary attractions should be unlikely to disturb your important connections.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, you might feel called to put down roots and settle into a routine that may be safe and dependable based on your needs. Adopting a rational approach and putting emotions aside could put conflicting desires into perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It may be difficult to recognize aspects of yourself that could be improved upon. When others point out what they believe to be your shortcomings, lean in with curiosity and humility. You may want to remain objective in conflicts at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Treating everyone the same way you’d treat your inner circle might result in a sense of harmony and equality. You may feel overlooked as someone close could be busier than usual and might not have an abundance of time to dedicate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be focused on achieving your ambitions and this could lead to the exclusion of everything else. Remind yourself to take care of your well-being by taking breaks. You might find balance by exercising or making plans with a friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Old ideas could resurface for reconsideration. You may have a new perspective that puts what you could have previously reviewed onto a brand-new path. The more you seek security and peace, the more likely you might attract it.

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