2018-05-26 - The Brick Times

Vol. 18 - No. 3

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Left: The first Farmer’s Market of the season had a soggy start. Right: Katie and Bryan McGinn, who live off Burnt Tavern Road, show off their purchases.

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Dear Pharmacist Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine

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Dear Joel Quality Time

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Alternate Sites Searched For Brick’s VA Clinic

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK - Gray skies and steady rain did not put too much of a damper on the return of the Brick Farmer’s Market, held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Windward Beach Park last Saturday.

In previous years, the market closed at noon, but m a ny r e side nt s complained they were unable to get there in time because of their kids’ sporting events, so the hours have been extended.

While more produce would be offered as the (Market - See Page 4)

New Businesses Coming To Brick

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The empty Kmart at Laurel Plaza will be the future site of a Home Sense.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township’s business climate is booming, and there hasn’t been this kind of growth since the 1950s and 60s when the three large shopping centers were constr ucted on (Businesses - See Page 2)

Annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Inside The Law

Filing Property Tax Appeals Appropriately

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Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Veterans have complained about needing more services at the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic is the closest point of service for area veterans. But, with Ocean County being host to an extremely la rge populat ion of vetera ns,

t h e d e m a n d fo r c a r e g r e a t ly outweighs what the building can handle.

Traffic and parking problems also make the site inconvenient for people who are looking for (Clinic - See Page 4)

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The Ocean County Honor Roll records the names of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 2000.

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – As he made his way down the list of names, his pace slowed, his voice choked. At one point he needed a moment to compose himself. The room was silent, everyone’s eyes on retired Bay Head police chief William Dikun. It’s a list (Memorial - See Page 26)

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Businesses: Continued From Page 1 Chambers Bridge Road, said Township Zoning Officer Sean Kinneavy.

Kinneavy, 63, has lived in Brick all his life, has worked for the township for 38 years, and remembers when the land to the north and south of Brick Plaza was all cranberry bogs and marshland.

The three shopping centers he was referring to are Kohl’s/ShopRite, Brick Plaza and Riverwalk at Brick. A creek, which is the south branch of the Metedeconk River, runs through all three shopping centers and gets wider where it meets up with the north branch of the Metedeconk River near Hooper Avenue.

“Narrowing the stream and filling in the wetlands wouldn’t be allowed today,” Kinneavy said. “The land was sold cheap because you couldn’t farm on it. The owners got more money for the land than they made growing cranberries.”

Toms River, Point Pleasant Beach and Lakewood were all part of Brick in the 1850s, but as they each developed their own downtown area, they broke away from Brick, leaving the small farming villages of Osbornville, Laurelton and Herbertsville, each with its own general store, post office, gas station, church and diner, Kinneavy said.

Brick had no doctors, dentists or clothing stores, which required a trip to Point Pleasant Beach, he said.

When the shopping plazas were con-

st r ucted, the land was cleared, the buildings went up and blacktop was put down. Now, 20 years later, shopping plazas are required to add landscaping and drainage and have become more pedestrian-friendly, he said.

With more people shopping online, the commercial market has changed over the past 10 years, and there has been a big shift in the types of stores that are opening, such as restaurants, hair and nail salons, medical care, fitness - the kind of things you can’t buy online, he said.

Many “mom and pop” stores like bakeries and florists have gone out of business since larger food and chain stores, like Target and Walmart, have expanded their offerings and sell almost everything, Kinneavy said.

Brick does not keep track of the number of empty storefronts. When somebody builds a new store they have to get a building permit, but there’s no requirement to let the town know if the business is closing.

“It’s a normal transition, there’s always some turnover, especially in smaller strip malls,” Kinneavy said. As an example, not one store in Brick Plaza has the original tenant, he said.

Most strip malls have one store empty, and most apartment buildings have one apartment empty; while landlords always want to rent the stores out as soon as possible, sometimes there’s a gap.

“Things are always changing,” he said.

“In Brick and in Ocean County, you

don’t see abandoned shopping centers with overgrown weeds, there’s a big demand, people are coming in all the time.”

The owners of larger national chain stores are more aggressive about marketing empty stores and even have their own leasing companies, but when individual stores close they usually just put a sign out, he said.

If a national chain store goes bankrupt, they all close, even the ones that are doing well and making money, which was the case with Joe’s Crab Shack and Bon-Ton in Brick.

The most obvious empty storefronts in Brick are at the Laurel Square Shopping Center, formerly the home of Pathmark and KMart.

“When Laurel Square was built in the 1970s, it was the largest shopping center in Ocean County,” Kinneavy said.

Sears (which used to be the only department store in Ocean County) and KMart did not modernize and were replaced by Target and Home Depot, he said.

With the economy doing well, and Brick being centrally located, more and more businesses are coming in, new strip malls are being built, and many of the existing strip malls are being renovated, he said.

“Some people ask, ‘why build when there’s empty storefronts?’” Kinneavy said. “Why build a new house when there’s an old empty one? Some stores are too small, or too big and they have special designs, like Wawa, who always

build from scratch.”

Brick has the perfect demographic for New Jersey, in terms of age levels, income levels and educational levels, so when a nationwide chain comes into the area they look at Brick first because it has a medium demographic - it’s not a rich area and it’s not a poor area, he said.

In the past, smaller stores would come to plazas where there were anchor stores, but now small stores are too small and big stores are too big, Kinneavy said.

Another big shift is, shopping centers are being reinvented as destinations, especially for towns like Brick that have no downtown area.

“The owners want people to go there and stay for hours. Some have outdoor facilities - like Brick Plaza, there’s planters and Adirondack chairs all around. It’s pedestrian friendly,” he said. “People can go to Barnes and Noble, go to a movie, eat in a restaurant and stay for hours.”

Some changes coming to Brick include: The former Kmart will be the location for At Home, a big box retail chain specializing in home decor products, one of only two in the state. Construction should begin soon with an eye on opening by December.

The former A&P at Brick Plaza has been divided and is home to DSW Shoes, Michaels Crafts, Ulta Beauty, and a new Home Goods will be the final occupant.

Par t of the for mer Spor ts Authority building will be dismantled to make (Businesses - See Page 26)

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Market: Continued From Page 1 summer progresses, 22 of the 32 vendors who signed up came on Saturday, and a steady flow of people who donned their raincoats and umbrellas for opening day.

The offerings included farm stand produce, plants and flowers, jewelry, baked goods, pierogies, coffee, spices, salsas, cheeses and much more.

There were even half a dozen food trucks that were parked and were selling readymade foods and snacks.

Katie and Bryan McGinn have lived off Burnt Tavern Road in Brick for only about a year, and found out about the Farmer’s Market late in the season last year.

“We love living in Brick, and we are blown away at the choices, options and prices at the Farmer’s Market, and the people are so friendly,” Katie said.

“They have a lot of good stuff, so people are willing to come out in the rain,” added Bryan. The couple had purchased empanadas, quiche, “tons of veggies,” and a variety of plants.

The largest produce stand, Colony Market, has a history in Brick that dates back 80 years when Olinto Marchetti peddled produce door-to-door all along the Jersey Shore.

His son, Aldo Francis, took over, as did his son, Aldo Paul. The family built a storefront on Mantoloking Road in 1938 where it remained until 2008.

Olinto’s great-grandson, Todd, has taken

the business on the road, selling produce at multiple farmer’s markets.

“We pull from local farmers and from the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market, which is a regional produce hub,” said Todd.

“My family has been members for over a century.”

Brick Councilman Jim Fozman was on hand to distribute 200 reusable grocery bags.

“We’re giving them out so we could slowly eliminate single-use plastic bags, which end up in the oceans and animals get caught up in them,” Fozman said. The plastic bags also jam the automated equipment at the recycling center, he said.

The township has handed out some 2,500 of the reusable bags in three years, he said.

Breton Woods residents, Michael and Maureen Konopada, said they have been coming to the Farmer’s Market for the past three years.

“We come for the fresh produce, and our kids enjoy the smoothies and the food trucks, but we left the kids at home today, they decided to skip it because of the rain,” Maureen said.

The Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday until Sept. 22. The hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Dogs are not allowed, and while some vendors take credit cards, there is no ATM on the premises.

For more information on the Brick Farmer’s Market call 732-262-1075.

For a full list of vendors visit bricktownship.net/index.php/brick-farmers-market/

Clinic: Continued From Page 1 care. Therefore, alternate site locations are being scouted.

Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3 rd ) told a meeting of the Ocean County M ayor s’ A s s o ciat ion at t hei r M ay meeting that the location scouting is going beyond Brick. While Brick is not off the table at this point, most of Toms River is being looked at as well.

A small part of Berkeley is also a possibility. A small area of Lakewood is also in the search area, but MacArthur said that putting it in a busy town like Lakewood would not solve the problem.

A building of the magnitude needed to handle the veterans in the area is extremely costly, he said. If a town is able to give land, it would help reduce the cost.

Local off icials, interviewed in the days following the meeting, had their own ideas of where to put the new VA. Brick Mayor John Ducey has proposed a plot of land in the triangle between Route 88, Jack Martin Boulevard, and Burrsville Avenue.

“We have the perfect choice,” he said.

T here’s enoug h la nd for a si zeable building, with the parking that would be needed. It’s on a state highway, which is one of the things the federal government will be looking at.

“It’s across the street from the hospital in case a veteran has more serious

needs that need to be met,” he said, referring to Ocean Medical Center.

The land is currently zoned as a hospital support zone, he said.

Toms River Councilman Maurice Hill said that his town put in a letter of intent to have the clinic in the area of Hooper Avenue and Caudina Avenue.

T his is the i ntersection near a few banks and the Presbyterian Church of Toms River where drivers can find the back entrance to the Seacourt Mall.

This spot would be the best case scenario for a VA clinic, said Hill, a Navy veteran. It is more centrally located in the county, and Hooper has less traffic than those areas in Brick. Some of the land is owned by the town, and some is privately owned.

It would also be within walking distance to the Veterans Service Bureau, so there could be “one-stop shopping” for veterans who need to get a lot done in one day.

Previously, the township was considering a spot on Route 9 south of the Joseph A. Citta Elementar y School, but decided to go with this site instead.

County administrator Carl Block reiterated that there are a high percentage of veterans in Ocean County, and with the county’s large senior population, it means that there are a great deal of older veterans who have more involved needs.

“We absolutely support it staying in Ocean County,” he said.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Freeholder Forum

by Freeholder Jerry P. Little One hundred years ago, the world was embroiled in what would later be called the War to End All Wars.

By the time the fighting ended, on November 11, 1918, more than 18 million troops, sailors and civilians lay dead, including 116,516 Americans.

Among the dead were 75 Ocean County residents who heeded the call and crossed

the Atlantic to fight in the trench-warfare hell of the Western Front.

Today, a century later, we still remember these brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer season. It’s a time for barbecues, baseball games and maybe that first trip to

From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3 rd) voted to support thousands of farmers in New Jersey. The Third District is home to 860 farms producing a wide variety of products and producing over $100 million worth of crops. The

Farm Bill reauthorizes vital agricultural programs like: Crop insurance to protect New Jersey farmers from unexpected disasters Support for specialty crops like cranberries and blueberries Conservation programs

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Never Returned the beach.

It is also a time to give thanks. Thanks for the freedom we all enjoy, and thanks to those who paid for our freedom with their very lives.

This Memorial Day, I ask all of our residents to join with me and share a moment of reflection as we honor the men and women who went to war and never returned.

In the century since the Great War, more than 626,000 Americans have lost their lives fighting so we and our families can

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Chris Smith (R-4th) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), the cochairs of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, are pushing bipartisan legislation to create a new national strategy for Lyme disease and strengthen treatment and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases during May, Lyme DiseaseAwareness Month.

“So many patients suffer from the debilitating effects of this disease that persist for years, especially if not detected early, while being told that their illness does not exist,” Rep. Smith said.

“The time is now to unify our efforts in treating and preventing Lyme disease and make sure they

have all the needed federal funding and support that is necessary.

Everyone must be involved in this collective effort, from doctors to federal officials to patients and their families.”

The new legislation, HR 5878, the National Tick-Borne Diseases Control and Accountability Act, creates a whole new structure - the Office of Oversight and Coordination for Tick-Borne Disease - to oversee efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent and treat Lyme disease.

The office would be charged with ensuring collaboration between the various departmental efforts.

HR 5878 also calls for a new

olution for the United States government, with the cooperation of foreign governments, to intensify the search for military personnel who are still missing and unaccounted for from all past wars.

The resolution was sponsored by Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, who spent more than 6 years as a POW in North Vietnam and was among the first prisoners to return home nearly five decades ago.

As Americans, we can never truly rest until the remains of

all of our men and women are returned home.

So take some time this long weekend to spend with family and friends. Enjoy the outdoors and all of what Ocean County has to offer. And consider attending one the many Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled around the county. A complete listing can be found at oceancountytourism.com.

Finally, to the many veterans who call our county home, I can say this: We will never forget your sacrifices.

MacArthur Supports Failed Farm Bill Essential agricultural research that benefits the work being done at Rutgers Trade promotion to continue growing the $140 billion in annual agricultural exports America sends worldwide Rural development programs, including measures to combat the opioid epidemic that were pushed by Rep. MacArthur’s Bipartisan Heroin Task Force Support for farmers who are US Military veterans,

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remain free.

More than 82,000 Americans also remain unaccounted for, or missing in action from America’s wars.

This year is also the 45th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, when the first 40 of 591 U.S. prisoners of war returned from Vietnam. Today, let us especially remember those who served in Southeast Asia and those who never returned.

Earlier this year, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a special res-

national strategy on tick-borne diseases, and requires the HHS Secretary to report to Congress on federal efforts to diagnose and treat Lyme and on how best to foster collaboration between federal tick-borne disease programs.

“Furthermore, we must remember that the disease is vastly underreported,” Smith said. “There are more than 30,000 reported cases of Lyme each year, but the number of diagnoses is likely around 300,000 according to research cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).”

New Jersey in 2017 had its highest number of reported cases of Lyme - 5,092 - since the year 2000. Monmouth County had the third-highest number of reported cases of any county in New Jersey with 550 cases reported.

Pat Smith, a Wall, N.J. resident

young, disadvantaged, or just starting out in farming “The Farm Bill provides much needed help to our local farms here in South Jersey, most specifically by including specialty crop grants that will directly benefit local blueberry and cranberry farmers. I was also pleased to support grants to fund research that would have helped Rutgers University and other agriculture programs around the country,” Congressman MacArthur said.

“Thousands of farmers here in New Jersey, and a l l a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, will benefit from crop insurance programs in this bill that help protect their farms,” MacArthur continued. “The conservation programs outlined in this bill are a benefit to all of us.”

Congressman MacArthur also had an amendment to the legislation pass, protecting children from changes to SNAP work requirements.

Bill Would Plan Prevention Of Tick-Borne Diseases

and president of the Lyme Disease Association (LDA) based in Ocean County, is a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. that convened in December 2017, and is a co-chair of its Disease Vectors, Surveillance and Prevention subcommittee. A nationally-known expert on Lyme disease, Ms. Smith said the creation of the new national strategy for treating and preventing Lyme disease was “critical.”

“The need for this comprehensive national strategy for Lyme and tick-borne diseases legislation is critical as Lyme case numbers continue to rise and constituted 82 percent of all tick-borne disease reported from 2004-2016,” she said.

“The number of tick-borne diseases has increased, with around 20 currently in the U.S., and

tick populations have exploded, including the introduction of an invasive species of tick from Asia which now appears to be established in New Jersey,” she said. “There needs to be a central location in government which can direct the battle against this Lyme & tick-borne disease epidemic.”

HR 5878 also promotes coordination of federal tick-borne disease activities with the HHS Working Group, which is made up of Lyme disease experts like government officials, doctors, researchers, and patients and patient advocates, like Ms. Smith.

The idea of the working group was first included in Rep. Smith’s Lyme Disease Initiative of 1998 to provide for a multi-year blueprint for the federal government to fight and treat Lyme disease.

In 2011, Smith introduced an-

“Children cannot go to school and learn on an empty stomach - and they should not have to come home and worry about where their next meal is going to come from,” Congressman MacArthur said.

“My amendment is crystal clear: as we implement these changes, kids are off limits.”

The New Jersey and Burlington County farming community expressed their strong support of MacArthur and the Farm Bill.

other measure, HR 2557, to create the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.

The 21st Century Cures Act, which passed Congress with Smith’s support and was signed into law in 2016, created a group similar to Smith’s proposed working group, the HHS TickBorne Disease Working Group.

Smith has a long history of advocacy for patients with Lyme disease, having fought for more funding of research and awareness of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Also in the bill, the HHS Secretary must act to support better and expanded research on tick-borne diseases and the improvement of diagnostic testing, and promote education and public awareness of tick-borne diseases as well as of the expanding threat of Bartonella infection.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it.

If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name.

If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name.

However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”

They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem.

A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up.

And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re

watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power.

Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is.

How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party?

My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people

Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics.

This is just one man’s opinion.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life.

We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage.

Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will

nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents.

I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district.

Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township

ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful.

I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick.

But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in

so they can stay clean and sober.

Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery.

Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health.

Some need medication.

I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them.

I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups.

If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care.

Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need.

It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for.

Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River

Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”

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Spotlight On Business On Wednesday, May 9, Monmouth Computer Associates celebrated the grand opening of their office at 308 Drum Point Road, in Brick Township, NJ. The business owner, Daniel Carroll was joined by Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, councilmen Art Halloran and Paul Mummolo. The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce and friends and family also joined in the celebrations. Monmouth Computer Associates provides expert onsite computer and technology support to businesses and residential customers in Monmouth and Northern Ocean County. For more information, visit them online at monmouthcomputer.com or call 732-681-2360.

Brick Memorial Day Parade BRICK – The Annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 28.

The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the former Foodtown and marches on Cham-

bers Bridge Road to the Municipal Building where a ceremony will follow. The Parade is hosted by the Township of Brick, VFW Post 8867 and American Legion Post 348.

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–Photo courtesy BTPD BRICK – Brick Township Police thanked Joanne LaCicero, President of Donations of Love from Lavallette, for the vest they donated to the department’s K-9, Vader. They raised money through various local events because these ballistic vests cost nearly $1,000.

Once the money was raised they purchased the vest through, Vested Interest in K-9’s Inc. Pictured are, Chief James Riccio, John Turrin with Vader and Joanne LaCicero. Thank you to everyone who donated to help keep Vader safe.

One of the most common reasons for visits to the ophthalmologist is dry eyes, which is estimated to affect nearly half (48 percent) of adults over age 18. There are a number of causes of “dry eye syndrome,” including the inability of the Meibomian glands to secrete sufficient amounts of oil for tears, or failure of the lacrimal glands to produce enough watery fluid (aqueous) to keep the eyes adequately moistened. In addition to diagnosing and treating these and other causes, dry-eye patients who do not show improvement after treatment should be tested for Sjögren’s syndrome. This autoimmune disease, which is characterized by dryness of the mouth and the eyes, is often overlooked as a cause of dry eyes.

Treatment options for dry eye depend on its causes and severity, so it’s important to be examined by an eye doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat ocular diseases. To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. We offer a unique combination of experience, skill sets, flexibility, and convenience starting with our physicians whose main focus is making sure our patients are informed and educated about all of their vision needs.

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P.S. As a consequence of Sjögren’s syndrome, inflammation of the glands that produce tears (lacrimal glands) leads to decreased water production for tears and dry eyes.

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Brick Resident Honored For WWII Efforts

–Photo courtesy Township of Brick Facebook BRICK – Brick Township resident John J. Santillo will be awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor at the Consulate General of France, in NYC, for his efforts to liberate France during World War II. Mr. Santillo is a US Army veteran who served in both North Africa during the

Battle of the Kasserine Pass and on Utah Beach on D-Day. Mayor John G. Ducey recognized Mr. Santillo on May 11 at Greenbriar I with a proclamation, making Friday, May 11, 2018, John J. Santillo Day in Brick Township.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

BRICK – Come to the Brick Library for a blood drive on June 13 from 2-7 p.m. The drive is open to anyone over 17 years of age and weighing more than 110 pounds. The Red Cross requires a minimum of 56 days between

donations. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are always welcome.

To register call 1-800-RED-CROSS, go online to redcrossblood.org, or call the library at 732-477-4513 (#4 menu).

Money Management 101 for Teens

BRICK – Join the Brick Branch for Money Management 101 for Teens on June 12, 7-8 p.m. Learn basic financial literacy skills, how to be smart with money from your first job, and budgeting for college. Please register.

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Attention All Active, Retired Military & Wounded Warriors NEW JERSEY – May is Military Appreciation month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in U.S. Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales

price – not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing!

Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendary for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

We thank you for your service. To find out more about this program, please call Tina Orth at 732-674-7913.

Brick Needs Your Help

BRICK – The DART Prevention Coalition is grant-funded for substance use prevention throughout Ocean County and specifically in Brick and Toms River. Approximately every 5 years we need to assess the community in order to evaluate our progress and also to anticipate new and emerging trends in substance use. Municipal level data collected will be shared with township administration, local police departments and Municipal Alliances for planning purposes as well as securing continuing or new grant funding.

To that end, together with the Ocean

County Health Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office DART has launched a community assessment survey for Ocean County residents. All responses are confidential and anonymous. The survey includes questions specific to parents/ guardians as well as questions pertaining to alcohol, tobacco and marijuana and prescription drugs. The survey is for individuals 18+ and results will be used to help us understand the current landscape around substance use in Ocean County.

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All-Care Physical Therapy Center is proud to announce that their Toms River location has moved to a state of the art facility at 19 Mule Road. They continue to offer specialty services such as hand therapy with a Certified Hand Therapist and an innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease called LSVT Big; as well as many outpatient treatments. Their mission, which is “to give people their lives back,” endures as the cornerstone of the practice.

All-Care’s approach to therapy is patient-focused with the intent of making therapy productive, progressive, and comfortable. AllCare stresses hands-on manual therapy with consistent patient/ therapist interaction. This allows therapists to better customize treatment programs to the specific needs of their patients. This personalized attention improves patient comfort levels which in turn improves the overall outcome of therapy.

All-Care prides itself in its unique ability to offer services along every step of the therapy process, in what they call “The Continuum of Care.” From in-home physical therapy, to their free transportation service, to one of their many conveniently located outpatient facilities, their patients have access to familiar care as their needs change.

For more information about All-Care Physical Therapy, visit their Web site at www.allcareptc.com, or call one of their conveniently located offices as follows: Whiting, located at 67 Lacey Road, 732-849-0700; Brick, 74 Brick Blvd., 732-451-0010; Toms River, 19 Mule Rd., 732-505-1300; Barnegat: 849 West Bay Ave., 609-660-1900; Manchester: 2102 Route 70, 732-657-7900; Jackson, 355 North County Line Road, 732-833-1133, Forked River, 640 Lacey Road, 609-756-5800, Freehold, 3440 Route 9, 732-431-4222.

Joyful Noise Christian Worship Service

BRICK – Join St. Thomas Lutheran Church in a Joyful Noise Christian Worship Service on the second Sunday of the month beginning June 10 until December 9.

The Joyful Noise service is for individuals and their families with developmental and multiple disabilities including but not limited to autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, CP, and Down’s syndrome.

This joy-filled service will bring together children with and without disabilities, giving them

the opportunity to learn from one another about God’s love for them; all in an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance.

This 30-minute service will be lively with combinations of music, movement, prayer, Bible stories and Holy Communion. Individuals will learn about Jesus’ love for them and all of God’s people.

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Ocean County Officials Warn Residents: Be Wary Of Ticks

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Attention Ocean County residents! Be on the lookout for ticks and tick borne illnesses as you spend more time outdoors during the warmer weather this year. Ocean County officials urge everyone to be vigilant to avoid tick bites and infections.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that the number of disease cases from ticks have doubled in the last 13 years,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “It is important that we work together to educate and raise awareness so we can keep the number of tick borne illness incidents low.”

The CDC reported that NJ was in the top 20 percent of states, with over 12,856 disease cases from ticks reported between 2004 and 2016.

Officials ask you to take precautions when venturing outdoors this season.

“When spending time outdoors it is very important to be vigilant of tick bites,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is also liaison to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service. “One of the most important things we can do is take precautions to help reduce the chance of getting a tick infection.”

A well-known tick borne illness is Lyme disease, spread by the blacklegged tick (deer tick). This tick can be found in the shrubby understory of the forest, high grassy areas, and in open fields; they prefer the cool, moist woodlands.

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Ocean County reported that 20-45 percent of deer ticks in NJ carry Lyme disease. More than 70 percent of Lyme disease cases occur from the bite of ticks in the nymph stage – which is the size of a poppy seed.

The Ocean County Health Department suggests these prevention methods to keep clear of ticks, including: • Walking on cleared trails • Staying in the center of a trail to minimize contact with leaf litter, brush and high grasses • Minimizing the amount of exposed skin by wearing white socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. You can tuck the

pant legs into the socks, so ticks cannot crawl up the inside of the pants • Wearing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticks • Removing ticks immediately before going indoors • Applying repellents to skin and clothing (Products that contain DEET can be directly applied to exposed skin and to clothing. Permethrin (hunter-grade) products can be applied to clothing/ boots/shoes – not to skin - and actually kill ticks on contact with the treated clothing • Using a hand-held mirror to thoroughly view all parts of the body • Checking children and pets for ticks If you fi nd a tick on yourself, your child or your pet: • Use fi ne-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

• Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers.

• After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

• Note: a tick must feed for at least 24 hours before they can transmit the Lyme disease bacterium.

• Make sure to follow these precautionary steps to avoid contact with ticks. In the event that you find a tick on yourself or someone else, try to avoid remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin.

• If you find a tick, place it in a sealed container with a slightly damp (with water, not alcohol) piece of paper towel.

You can bring it to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River, for identification. Tick experts are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office at 732-3491246, or visit the Extension Office website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu.

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Summer Sounds Abound – Keep Your Hearing Safe

From music festivals to fireworks, summer packs a lot of punch — and a lot of noise. To keep all that fun from damaging your hearing, we’ve gathered some tips to help protect your ears from the sounds of summer.

When you’re exposed to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), you run the risk of hearing loss. But just how prevalent are sounds that loud, really? You might be surprised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 31 million U.S. adults and children have noise-induced hearing loss. Keep your hearing protected this summer with our helpful tips.

Carry Earplugs: Whether in your car, your purse, or your pocket, the must-have accessory of the summer is . . . earplugs!

Whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or on a blanket watching fireworks, you can rest assured fitting those little plugs into your ears will go a long way toward protecting your hearing. They’re inexpensive and available at almost any pharmacy.

Keep Your Distance: Stand far away from the speakers at concerts — they put out a whopping 110 dB or more, so even with hearing protection, you’ll want to stay well back. And even at 20 yards away, small fi reworks can still impact your hearing, so put some distance be-

tween your family and the main event.

Limit Your Exposure: Give your ears a break by stepping away from noise at regular intervals. Mowing the lawn? Take an extra rest if you mow for extended periods. Not crazy about the song? Move farther away from the stage or even outside, if that’s an option. One variable leading to hearing damage is length of exposure to noise, so proactively limit the duration.

Less Listening: It’s easy and common to grab the headphones and crank some tunes when jogging, biking, or waiting for the event to start, but don’t overdo it.

Keep the volume down, and take regular breaks — duration of sound exposure applies to headphones as well. Listening to audiobooks? Sorry, the same applies to you, too.

Plug ’n’ Go: Loud noise caught you by surprise? For a short-term quick fix, plug your ears (gently) with your fingers and quickly move away from the sound source. Putting distance between you and the sound lessens its intensity and, thus, any potential hearing damage.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others.

These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate.

A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable.

Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain.

A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine.

Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s

not just about heart disease. It’s a dangerous poison to your brain and no amount of folic acid fixes it. In fact, folic acid, the synthetic form of folate can occupy the receptors on your cells, and cause less of the real deal (folate) to get on the cell receptor, and then into the cell.

Homocysteine is a stunt-double for glutamate, which is an excitotoxin. You might think of MSG in the same way as you do glutamate. Symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood instability, dark depression, brain fog, brain zaps, migraines, ADHD, hypnic jerks and bone pain are all tell-tale signs of hyperhomocysteinemia. This means that your homocysteine is higher than 15 µmol/L. It can be problematic for people in opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal because the high homocysteine acts like an excitotoxin in the brain. You need to reduce homocysteine.

I’ve written a longer version of this article, and I’ll email it to you if you’d like it. Just sign up for my free newsletter, so I have you in my email database, and I’ll send out to you on Tuesday. In the meantime, the following nutrients are critical to reducing homocysteine: Vitamin B2, B9, B12 and B6 as well as zinc, magnesium, choline and betaine.

You’ll want to eat less meat and more salads and green veggies. Greens are very high in natural folate (vitamin B9) which drives the methylation pathway, which breaks down homocysteine. The problem with meat is that it’s very high in methionine, an amino acid that results in more homocysteine. So let the side dish be meat, and the main dish be greens.

(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) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Answer It is sad to think about how much time people spend staring at a device instead of wonderful people and beautiful things in plain sight. There is some good news though; it seems there is a trend among teens to ‘go quiet’ at least for a few hours. A friend of mine placed a basket at the front door and everyone has to drop their phone in the basket

before v isiting. A nother person told me the house rule is no phones at meal time. Here’s something else to try, for two weeks have everyone keep a journal of what they accomplished in a daily two-hour no device block. They will all be amazed at the results. Staying connected is important just remember that also means staying connected to the people right in front of you.

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Brick Township Beach Badges, Senior Badges

BRICK – Brick Township operates three ocean beaches and one riverfront beach at Windward Beach Park. All beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and are staffed 7 days a week from mid-June through Labor Day. Beach hours of operation are 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Beach badges are required for access to all beaches.

Beach badges are available in the Brick Township Recreation Office. Rates for 2018 are as follows: • Season Badge (on or before June 15) $25 • Season Badge (after June 15) $30 • Daily Wristband $5 • Season Parking $30 • Daily Parking Pass $5 • Children ages 12 and under – free when accompanied by a paying adult Refunds or replacements will not be issued for lost or stolen badges or parking permits. Badges

and wristbands must be worn at all times on beaches.

Seniors who will be age 65 by September 1, 2018 may receive a free daily wristband for access to Brick Township’s beaches. Each individual requesting a wristband must provide proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate, county ID card, etc.). Senior wristbands are available at Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and Windward Beach.

They are not available in the Recreation Office.

Seniors who will be age 65 by September 1, 2018 may purchase a discount season parking pass for $15. These are available at Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and the Recreation Office.

Individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to reserve a specially designed wheelchair that will provide easy access to Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and Windward Beach. Call 732-2621184 for information or to reserve a chair on a first come first serve basis.

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Any taxpayer considering an appeal to their property taxes should first understand the deadlines and procedures involved.

Deadlines for Tax Appeals are continuously in a state of flux. If you are considering an appeal, it is of the utmost necessity that you contact your County Board of Taxation immediately upon receiving your tax bill to identify what your individualized filing deadline may be. The deadline to file a property tax appeal is normally April 1st, or within 45 days after the tax assessor mails you an assessment notice – whichever is later. However, this April 1st deadline may not always be when an appeal must be filed by. Monmouth County has a deadline of January 15th, and if any filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing date is pushed forward to the succeeding business day.

Additionally, an appeal deadline may radically change if the Municipality you currently live within goes through a revaluation year.

A revaluation year is a program undertaken by a municipality to appraise or re-appraise all real property within that taxing district, according to what the municipality considers “full and fair value” as of October 1 of the pretax year. If such a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented, then ordinarily an appeal deadline will be May 1st. Nonetheless this date is also subject to change based upon when the revaluation occurs. Due to these fluctuations of filing time-frames, it is extremely important to preemptively call to identify the exact date which your appeal

must be filed within.

All appeals for properties under $1,000,000 occur with your County Board of Taxation.

This means that if you are dissatisfied with the judgment of the County Board of Taxation, you have 45 days from the date your judgment was mailed, to challenge this determination at your local level, and file a further appeal with the Tax Court of New Jersey. However, if your property is assessed for more than $1,000,000, you have the additional option of bypassing your County Board of Taxation, and filing your appeal directly with the State Tax Court. If your property falls within this higher threshold and is assessed for more than $1,000,000, but you decide to keep the tax appeal with your County Board of Taxation, the local Tax Board also retains the right to transfer the appeal directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey if they so choose appropriate.

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Brick’s Fallen Heroes

BRICK – Come out to the Brick VFW, 373 Adamston Rd., for a Brick’s Fallen Heroes presentation by Brick VFW member William “Duff” Duffy at 1 p.m. in honor of Memorial Day. From the Civil War to Iraq, Brick boys went off to war and did not come home. They were young; some single, some married, some fathers, all sons.

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–Photos courtesy Lakewood Fire Department LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Fire presentation which was well received by Department conducted a Fire Safety Pre- all.

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissentation during career week at Spruce Street Elementary School on Thursday, sioners, along with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia Jr., cannot overemphasize the benefits of May 10, 2018.

Representing the Lakewood Fire De- educational presentations and they are expartment were Firefighter Jacob Woolf, tremely proud of all the dedicated members Firefighter Zach Sharp, Firefighter Mordy of the Lakewood Fire Department and the Silberman and Firefighter James Powell. professional manner in which they carry Approximately 120 students attended the out their duties.

8th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival

LAKEWOOD – Join us for the 8th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at FirstEnergy Park on June 9 and 10.

On Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, June 10, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors and food vendors.

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Whatever date works best for your family! Early bird ticket price is $20, while purchase at the gate on the date of the event is $25. Two day ticket is $25 (early bird) and $30 at the gate.

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Fire Commissioners Issue Proclamation Recognizing Service of Dennis E. Letts

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–Photo courtesy Lakewood Fire District No.1 LAKEWOOD – During their meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Lakewood Fire District No.1 presented a Proclamation to Diane Haybach Letts in recognition of the service of her husband, Firefighter Dennis E. Letts who passed away this past March.

Firefighter Letts became a member of Rescue Company No. 2 on February 1, 1965 and remained until his retirement on December 6, 2010.

During his 45 years of service, Firefighter Letts held numerous offices including Vice President, Company Trustee, Chief Engineer and President.

In addition to his service with the Lakewood Fire Department, Firefighter Letts further served the community through his 52 year association with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

In addition, Firefighter Letts’ wife Diane served 45 years in the Ladies Auxiliary. His son, Stephen Letts was a member of Rescue Company No. 2 for 22 years and was associated with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service for 32 years. Firefighter Letts’ daughter Denise and his daughter-in-law Kimberly both served three years in the Ladies Auxiliary.

The commitment to service of Firefighter Letts not only spread throughout his immediate family but expanded to many other extended members of his family as well. His sister, Diane LoBello, served 30 years in the Ladies Auxiliary; his brother-in-law, Vincent LoBello, has served 38 years in the Lakewood Fire Department and continues to do so; his nephew, Vinnie LoBello, served 24 years in the Lakewood Fire Department; his nieces, Cindy Sleckman and Vicki Cardenas, each served 24 years in the Ladies Auxiliary; his nephew, Michael Marks, served 17 years in the Lakewood Fire Department; and his brotherin-law, Stanley Marks, served with Junior Hose Company No. 3 and gave the ultimate sacrifice by his passing on December 23, 1976, in the line of duty.

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Lakewood Fire District No. 1 recognizes and commends the dedication of Dennis E. Letts, his inspiration to other family members as well as his commitment to the many offices held during his tenure with Rescue Company No. 2. The Fire Commissioners extends its sorrow and prayers to his family.

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Fire Department Appointment

–Photo courtesy Lakewood Fire District No. 1 LAKEWOOD – It is with pleasure Lake- remains ongoing and the Board of Fire wood Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Fire Chief Commissioners, along with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia, continue to seek individuals Mike D’Elia and Assistant Chief Steve who have a desire to serve the Lakewood Mulholland, announce the appointment of Community in this capacity. Individuals volunteer Firefighter Dimitri L. Santos to interested in becoming volunteer firefightRescue Company No. 2. The Oath-of-Office ers are encouraged to visit the Fire District was administered to Firefighter Santos at Website at lakewoodfd.org and submit the the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting requested information expressing their interest through the “Join the Lakewood Fire on Monday, May 14, 2018.

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Tom G. Jr. Memorial Golf Outing

LAKEWOOD – The 19th annual Tom G. Jr. Memorial Golf Outing will be held at the Lakewood County Club on June 18. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The shotgun start will be at 1 p.m.

The $140.00 per player cost includes: lunch, green fees, cart, refreshments, food

at the turn around, and an awards dinner.

There will be hole in one contest and door prizes.

Registration and payment can be made on the Fund’s website at tomgjrmemorialfund. com. You can also call 732-477-8959 for an application or more information.

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Brick Announces District Teacher Of The Year For 2018 A Little Out of the Way. A Lot Out of the Ordinary.

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By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Brick Township Public Schools recently named Pamela Cooper of Lake Riviera Middle School as the 2018 District Teacher of the Year. Cooper is a Family and Consumer Science teacher at LRMS and has been teaching in Brick since 2012.

“Ms. Cooper teaches with infective enthusiasm and continually modifies her program to ensure that all students are successful” said, Lake Riviera Middle School Principal Dr. Alyce Anderson.

“Ms. Cooper’s classroom activities are crafted to encourage critical thinking in her students. Students create their own recipes and also participate in performance –based tasks, lab experiences and interdisciplinary projects like, “Kitchen Crime Scene Investigations,” Grilled Cheese Wars,” Iron Chef,” and “Food Truck Wars.””

Cooper’s curricular and instruction expertise have helped her to implement the National Family and Consumer Science Standards for colleagues both in district and outside, according to BTPS. She also participates in various clubs as the Advisor for the Lead and Seed (the Anti-Drug Awareness Coalition), and member of the Character Education Committee and the Green Teams.

Part of Cooper’s teaching method is to encourage sustainability. She has been working on implementing a student grown garden to help students experience farm-

to-table activities as well as provide an environmentally sound community-based resource. A portion of the harvest will be donated to a local food pantry.

“She is a passionate, innovative professional who is highly respected by all members of the school community. Ms. Cooper represents the very best of the Brick Township Public Schools,” said Acting Superintendent, Dennis Filippone.

All of the nominees for District Teacher of the Year are nominated by each building.

The other fi nalists were: • Malka Kuznicki, Drum Point Road Elementary School • Devon Ramirez, Emma Havens Young Elementary School • Erin Sugrue, Herbertsville Elementary School • Marni Montemurno, Lanes Mill Elementary School • Lauren Tallarida, Midstreams Elementary School • Jacqueline Padlo, Osbornville Elementary School • Marsha Goforth, Veterans Memorial Elementary School • Ellen Day, Warren H. Wolf Elementary School • Barbara Favato, Veterans Memorial Middle School • Monica Cardin-Bussanich, Brick Township High School • William Steinmetz, Brick Township Memorial High School.

EMS Appreciation Night

LAKEWOOD – Join us on June 1 for EMS Appreciation Night at the Lakewood BlueClaws, FirstEnergy Park, sponsored by Alert Ambulance. The gates open at 6:05 p.m. and the game starts at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are $11 each. A portion from every ticket sold is donated to the Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund, only if the tickets

are purchased from the Tom G Jr. Fund or Alert Ambulance.

For tickets or more information, contact Tom Giannattasio at 732-477-8959 or info@ tomgjrmemorialfund.com or dglazer@ alertambulance.com.

For picnic information, call 732-901-7000 ext. 195.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. Female preferred. 732-977-7321.

(23) Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300.

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Yard Sale Jackson - Multi Family - Fountainhead 55+ Community. 1 Rose Drive (off North Cooks Bridge Road). Saturday, June 9. Raindate June 16. All kinds of treasures big and small. (24)

Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908910-6205 or 732-281-0807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22) 2004 Ford F250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

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Boat For Sale

BOAT 21.5’ AQUASPORT OSPREY 215 - Yamaha Outbd < 100 hrs-1 owner; great fishing family boat w/head; Bayville. $13,900 OBO; call 973-868-8583.

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Items For Sale Household Items - Big things; bed set, sleeping sofa, coffee table and TV stand. Kitchen items, clothes, garage items. Everything must go.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY 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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(23) Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

Help Wanted Micromedia 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 PT (9 days a week and E/O w/e) – Skilled Nursing.

3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 FTCHHA/C N A (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living. 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org (23) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays.

To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week.

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (18)

Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Help Wanted - The Borough of Lakehurst is seeking certified lifeguards for positions at Lake Horicon beginning June 13, 2018. Applicants must possess lifeguard/Red Cross certification/lakefront certification and be over eighteen years of age. Salary: $11 per hour. For application contact: Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan at 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. For additional information, please call 732-657-4141. EOE. (23) Waitress - La Bamba Mexican Restaurant. Full or part time. Apply in person, 3200 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. 609-342-1775.

(23) Part Time - 7 days a week. Driving School Instructors wanted. 10 years driving experience. Clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for info. (23) 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) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career.

The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (23) CHHA/CMA - Clinical Services. The Pines is currently looking for a Full Time Certified Home Health Aide (w CMA license) to work in our in-house clinic.

This individual will be responsible for providing care to independent living residents including assisting with bathing, dressing, and getting meals. In addition, this position will assist the clinical nurse with general administrative responsibilities. Hours of the position are 7-3, including every other weekend. 2 years of CHHA experience required. Certified Medication Aide license preferred. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to : The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (23)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

Call 732-788-7986.

(26) Casey Bell Freelance Graphic Designer - Business cards, flyers, postcards and more. For more information 609-879-9631 or cbsprinting.weebly.com.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (23)

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. (29)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior.

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

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Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)

Shopping Services - I do your food shopping for you. Good prices. Call 1-877-934-6746, ext. 94.

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Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

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no one wants to read. A list that’s been read for the last 27 years.

Dikun, the chief police instructor at the Ocean County Police Academy, was reading the list of 18 names, men and women - law enforcement - who died in the line of duty. The list is read at the annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, held at the academy every year, attended by police officers, county officials, and this year, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

“We get together in ceremonies like this across the country to remember those brave men and women that we’ve lost, to mourn them, to honor them, and we honor them because they’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Grewal said. “We honor them because they ran to danger when others ran away. We honor them because they work tirelessly, tirelessly to rid our streets of criminals and to help people suffering from addiction…We honor them because they are our family members, our friends, our partners, our colleagues. “…I say that one death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty is one death too many. These 19 officers span generations, from 1927 to 2015. Even though they span and served in different generations, they had something in common, and that was that they were bound by a common purpose: to protect us, and to keep us safe,” Grewal added.

More than 21,000 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty since the founding of the United States, the state attorney general said.

Freeholder Gerry Little, who attended with fellow Freeholder Virginia Haines, thanked Grewal for his first official visit to the county as state attorney general.

“When you leave, I hope you hear one message from all of us here in Ocean County: we are exceedingly proud of our law enforcement community, and we here in Ocean County, we will have their backs always. We support them,

and we believe they are second-to-none anywhere in the state of New Jersey,” Little said.

Also in attendance were Police Academy director Brian Klimakowski, Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association president Ka r i n Di Michele, cou nt y Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and chaplain James Occhipinti.

Those remembered, and their end of watch, are: • Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW April 10, 2015 • Det. John Scott Stevens, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Jan. 21, 2015 • Det. Tina E. Rambo, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Aug. 1, 2011 • Officer Christopher A. Matlosz, Lakewood Police Department, EOW Jan. 14, 2011 • Officer Jason Marles, Ocean Gate Police Department, EOW Nov. 25, 2010 • Officer William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department, EOW May 14, 2007 • Officer Robert Ventura, Jackson Township Police Department, EOW March 18, 2001 • Officer John Lesemann, Brick Police Department, EOW Aug. 30, 1999 • Officer Larry Dunfee Jr., Stafford Township Police Department, EOW April 27, 1981 • Officer Richard Harper, Brick Police Department, EOW May 4, 1978 • Officer Robert Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW May 17, 1975 • Chief Angelo Leonetti, Long Beach Township Police Department, EOW March 6, 1962 • Trooper Raymond Fiola, EOW Feb. 19, 1962 • Officer Hartley Richter, Lakewood Police Department, EOW April 8, 1946 • Marshal Arnold Johnson, Point Pleasant Police Department, EOW July 22, 1928 • Trooper John Ressler, EOW May 1, 1932 • Trooper Leonard McCandless, EOW June 28, 1931 • Trooper First Class Joseph Smith, EOW Aug. 4, 1927

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Businesses: Continued From Page 2 way for more parking for a planned LA Fitness.

The Wawa by Garden State Parkway entrance 91 is going to be knocked down and rebuilt. Owners have purchased the adjacent former Rice King restaurant which will be the site of Wawa gas docks.

Jersey Paddler on Route 88 will be demolished to make room for Royal Farms, the second location in the state for the gas station, convenience store, and ready-to-eat food with indoor and outdoor seating.

An application for a Wawa gas station, a bank, retail store and a preschool was denied in August for the site of the Laurelton Mobile Home Park. There is

a hearing on May 30 since the developer has revised the application and has eliminated the daycare center.

A new Wawa gas station and a drive-thr u Panera Bread has been approved for a wooded site at the intersection of Duquesne Blvd. and Route 70.

Nick Catone Martial Arts and Fitness will take much of the space at the former WOW on Brick Blvd. There will be some smaller retail stores for rent there.

Developers planned to build a hotel at the triangle of land at Burrsville Road and Route 88 near Brick Hospital. Their application was denied and a revised plan is in the works for “Bay Point” would include apartments and retail, Kinneavy said.

“If there is vacant land in Brick, someone is looking at it,” Kinneavy said.

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Ocean Medical Center Team Member Is Honored With Department of Defense Patriot Award

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OUR SERVICES • Burial/Graveside Services • Cremation Services • Memorial Services • Specialty Funeral Services –Photo courtesy Anne Green From Left: Vito Buccellato, chief operating officer, Wayne Boatwright, vice president of diversity and inclusion of Hackensack Meridian Health, Mary Beth Laskay, RN, 1 LT Renita Antoine, practice manager; CSM Arthur G.A. Maggs, Jr., Area Chair, Ocean County & Joint Base M-D-L; John Lloyd, Co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health; and Dean Q. Lin, regional president of Hackensack Meridian Health and president of Ocean Medical Center BRICK – Mary Beth Laskay, a team member of Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center, was recently honored with the Patriot Award by the Employer Suppor t of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR is the Defense Department agency that promotes cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees.

The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve employees by presenting them with a public ack nowledgement of t hei r suppor t.

Nominations come f rom a National Guard and Reserve member who acknowledges their supervisor’s support

in providing f lexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absences if needed.

1 LT Renita Antoine, Department of Defense, U.S. Amy Reserve and practice manager of Ocean Medical Center nominated Ms. Laskay for the Patriot Award. Ms. Antoine is also vice chair of the Veterans at Hackensack Meridian Health ( VA H M) Team Member Resource Group where John K. Lloyd, CoCEO of Hackensack Meridian Health is the executive sponsor of the group.

The award ceremony took place in the Community Room at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ on Monday, April 30.

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BRICK – Want to have a voice in your town? Want to be involved in making Brick better for all who live here? Join our club!

We double as “The Society” (The Society of Influencers and Game Changers) and meet on Monday at Brick Township High School

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LGBT Showcase Of Pride & Strength BRICK – Join us for a variety performance event as local LGBT teens showcase their authentic selves through poetry, comedy, photography, and music on June 9 at the Brick Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m. LGBT presenters of all ages will speak about living LGBT through different decades to highlight the progress we’ve made towards equality. Please register.

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Secret Gardens Of Brick Tour & Tea

BRICK – Ticket sales for the 16th annual Brick Garden Club Tour & Tea to be held on July 10, 2018 will go on sale Friday, June 1 at the following locations: • Added Touch Florist, 1021 Cedarbridge Ave • Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd • Brick Flower Mart & Butterfly Charities, 570 Mantoloking Rd.

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Flower Bar, 198 Chambers Bridge Rd. Purple Iris Flower Shop, 2505 Rt.88 Pt. Pleasant.

Advance tickets are $15, day of the tour $20. Price includes touring six gardens, gift raffle, plant sale, live music, vendors, art display, and refreshments.

For more info visit our website brickgardenclub.com or call 732-920-8231.

Donate Tickets To Veterans Through Vets Night Out

LAKEWOOD - The BlueClaws and OceanFirst Bank have partnered on Vets Night Out, a program through which fans can donate tickets that will be given directly to veterans to enjoy BlueClaws games on June 14 and August 21 this year.

There are four levels of donation: Red, White, Blue, and Eagle, with each level including varying degrees of benefits.

Red - A $100 donation includes 10 tickets for veterans. Each donor receives on-field recognition and two tickets to the games on June 14 and August 21.

• White - A $250 donation includes 25 tickets for veterans. Each donor receives on-field and website recognition plus four tickets to the games on June 14 and August 21.

• Blue - A $500 donation includes 50 tickets for veterans. Each donor receives on-field and website recognition, an exclusive Field Day (date TBD), and eight tickets to the games on June 14 and August 21.

• Eagle - A $1,000 donation gives 100 tickets for veterans. Each donor receives on-field and website recog n it ion , a n exclu sive Field Day (date TBD), and a BlueClaws Luxury Suite outing (for 20) either Labor Day Weekend or to an April/ May game in 2019 (dates are subject to availability).

“The BlueClaws are proud to work with the area business community to

support veterans and active military personnel,” said Joe Ricciutti, BlueClaws President and General Manager.

“We also recognize that while their loved ones are serving on active duty, there is of ten a family stationed at one of our great military bases, worr ied and waiting for them to safely return. We wanted to also give them an opportunity to enjoy a night with the BlueClaws. We want to be a place where families can go to put the real world on the back burner, even for just a few hours, and enjoy some baseball, mini golf, boardwalk games, ice cream and family time.”

All tickets for veterans will be donated through certified programs and directly through Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst.

To par ticipate in Vets Night Out, contact Tyler Odle by calling 732-9017000 ext. 124.

Thursday, June 14 is Military Appreciation Night, presented by OceanFirst Bank. The BlueClaws will honor veterans throughout the night. Plus, former Yankees infielder Bucky Dent will be on hand for an autograph signing.

Tuesday, August 21st is the lone 2018 appearance from the Phillie Phanatic, presented by OceanFirst Bank.

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Northern Ocean Habitat’s variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects.

The pre-approval selection of home-

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Relay For Life BRICK – Brick Township Relay for Life will be on June 8 at 5 p.m. Join the Lakers lead Relay for Life Team at Windward Beach Park.

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Inaugural Cuisine On The Green Wine Festival Highlights Exceptional Featured Wines LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month.

Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them.

The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State viner ies, including Mo n r o e v i l l e Vi n e y a r d & W i n e r y, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards.

Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their R ichwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sang r ia.

The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine.

Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria.

Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino.

Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Or ner y Apple, and

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And lastly, DiMatteo Vineyards, will bring their Cranber r y and Crantasia fruit wines, and various white and red wines, including their Pasquale red and feature their Blackeye.

The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine.

There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 26 - JUne 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales.

You can compete without losing sight of good manners.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace.

You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have

enough love and affection to share with everyone you meet. You are also generous with your cash.

Be crystal clear, however, if repayment is required and set a firm limit on spending for the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity may be too good to pass up. Taking a risk will likely meet with success if you don’t lose touch with common sense this week. Romantic moments with a loving partner may be in your near future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be prepared to make quick decisions in the upcoming week. Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought. There’s no challenge too big to conquer if you have done your homework and plan carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your desire for a free-range lifestyle may be limited by family dynamics or demands. In the upcoming week you may be at a disadvantage in social settings or group activities. Focus on getting finances in shape.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Increase your energy levels. Competitive sports, workouts or even long walks with a partner can improve your productivity. Focus on long term investments in the week ahead and only purchase enduring products.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your obvious friendliness guarantees that everyone is pulling for you to succeed. You will receive helping hands whenever they are needed. Make choices that benefit many rather than a few in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps

By Wolfgang Puck People living in tropical climates understand the role that eating spicy foods can play in helping them adjust to the weather. A subtle or not-sosubtle jolt of chilies or the sweet-hot glow of fresh ginger (or similar seasonings) can warm you up from the inside when chilly breezes are blowing.

And, interestingly, those same ingredients can cool you off on a hot summer day by making you sweat just a little.

So now is a perfect time to cook something spicy, when many of us are still enjoying springtime temperatures while looking forward to summer’s arrival. That is why I’m happy to share a recipe straight out of the tropics for a seafood curry developed by my team of chefs at Spago in the Four Seasons Resort on Maui.

You’ll find curry in many different Asian cuisines, from India to Thailand and Malaysia to even Japan, where it was originally introduced by the British.

But the British, in fact, picked up their love of curry in India - an interesting example of how culinary influences can travel full circle.

This particular recipe, with its coconut milk base, sweet and tangy tamarind paste and more exotic ingredients like galangal (a root similar to ginger but earthier in flavor), is closest to the Thai style of curry. Use a mild or medium-spicy curry powder blend. You can find all of the ingredients in well-stocked ethnic markets or online; and in the recipe itself I suggest substitutions for items that may be harder to locate. To complement and balance with the spiciness, the sauce includes not only sweet banana but also fresh lemon, lime and orange juices.

To accompany the curry and soak up every drop of its delicious sauce, the recipe includes a tropical rice that’s as simple to make as the main dish itself.

Be sure to seek out jasmine rice, an easy-to-find long-grained variety prized for a fragrance reminiscent of its namesake.

Like so many good recipes, this one offers many opportunities for making up your own variations.

In place of the shrimp, feel free to substitute fresh scallops or chunks of whatever fish fillet you like, adjusting the cooking time according to the variety of seafood. You could also replace all or some of the banana with another tropic fruit such as pineapple or mango, or even something more exotic like the lychee. Sweet onion and squares of red, green, orange or yellow bell peppers also taste delicious and look beautiful added along with the fruit.

If you’ve never made curry before, this recipe provides a perfect introduction. And you’ll feel cool, both literally and figuratively, once you’ve added it to your repertoire!

SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE Serves 8 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 24 jumbo shrimp, about 4 1/2 pounds (2.25 kg), peeled and deveined 2 large ripe but firm bananas, peeled and chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh galangal, or 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh ginger

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion 4 tablespoons mild to medium-hot Thai or Indian curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups (1.25 L) canned coconut milk 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 4 tablespoons tamarind paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) torn Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves 3 dried kaffir lime leaves, or 3 large strips lime zest Coconut rice (recipe follows) In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the shrimp and saute, stirring continuously, just until they start to turn pink but are not yet cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate, and set aside.

Add the bananas, apple, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, ginger and green onion to the pan; saute, stirring continuously, until they begin to soften but yet brown, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, and stir and scrape to deglaze any pan deposits; then, stir in the lemon, lime and orange juices, tamarind paste and cilantro.

Bring to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Return the sauce to the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.

Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Mound the rice on the center of each heated serving plate.

Place 3 shrimp on top, and spoon the sauce over and around the rice.

COCONUT RICE Serves 8 2 cups (500 mL) jasmine rice 3 cups (750 mL) cold water 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch saffron threads 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves Put the rice in a fine-meshed strainer, rinse under cold running water, and drain well; repeat. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the 3 cups (750 mL) water.

Bring to boil over high heat; then cover securely with the lid, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave still covered to steam for about 10 minutes longer.

Uncover the rice, add the butter, orange zest, cumin and coconut, and stir lightly with a fork, fluffing the rice, until combined. With your fingertips, crumble the saffron over the rice and fluff again with the fork. Stir in the cilantro or mint and serve.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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