2018-08-18 - The Brick Times

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Torrential Rains Flood Senior Community

By Jennifer Peacock BRICK – More than 100 homes - 80 of those in the Greenbriar I community were damaged by torrential rains in Brick Township.

According to Dr. David A. Robinson, a climatologist with Rutgers University, 5.87 inches of rain pounded the township Monday morning. Neighboring Lakewood received 8.01 inches in just a few hours. Rainfalls were measured by volunteers through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network.

“No real rhyme or reason as to why one area (again very local) gets tremendous totals, while nearby spots receive much less. Storms just stall over an area for several hours, dumping these huge totals and then eventually move on or just dissipate in place,” Robinson said.

While there were road closures dotted around the northern section of Brick Township - including Burrsville Road, which finally –Photo courtesy Brick Police reopened in all directions These images show the extent of flooding throughout the Greenbriar Tuesday afternoon - a road I community.

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Brick Grad Basile Signs With NY Giants

By Chris Lundy WEST LONG BRANCH - Monmouth University announced that recent graduate Mike Basile has signed as a free agent with the New York Giants.

“It is an unbelievable feeling, it is still surreal,” Basile said in a press release. “This is the team I grew

up watching and loving. To just be able to put on a Giants uniform is a great feeling and an honor.”

In April, Basile was called up to the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. Flash forward to August, when he received a phone call offering the opportunity to try (Giants - See Page 9)

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A busy intersection is about to get even busier when a Wawa convenience store and gas station, retail pad and bank are constructed at the site of the Laurelton Mobile Home Park at the corner of Jack Martin Boulevard and Route 88.

The Board of Adjustment narrowly passed the application during a special meeting on August 9, which needed a yes vote from five of the seven members.

Initially, only four members voted for the application which meant it would have failed, but Board of Adjustment member Dawn Marie White, who initially voted against the application, quickly changed her mind and said she wanted to change her vote to a yes.

White said she changed her vote “based (Wawa - See Page 4)

Drill Tests Saving Lives After Crash At Sea

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Imagine an ocean accident where a 25-foot boat collides with a water scooter in the fog, resulting in five victims being thrown into the water. Rescuers must save the victims - one who

has been injured, and another who has drifted hundreds of feet away from the scene of the crash.

That was the scenario in the water off Brick Beach 3 when the Brick Township Office of Emergency (Drill - See Page 6)

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Flood: Continued From Page 1 in the Ramtown section of Howell, Ramtown-Greenville Road at the bridge between Arnold Boulevard and Moses Milch Road, collapsed Monday. That road was being used as an alternate route during closures on Lakewood-Allenwood Road.

According to Sgt. Christian Antunez of the Howell Police Department, both Lakewood-Allenwood Road between Vienna Road and Cascades Avenue, and Ramtown-Greenville Road between Moses Milch and Arnold Boulevard, will be out indefi nitely.

“Our crews have been assessing the storm damage since yesterday throughout the county to determine the safety of all roads and bridges impacted,” Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “In instances where flood waters receded, structures were inspected and/or repaired and were reopened as appropriate.”

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in Ocean and Monmouth counties, along with several North Jersey counties hit by torrential rains and flooding this past weekend. A state of emergency allows for extended and expedited aid to hard-hit areas.

“There is no doubt that parts of our state have received nothing less than historic amounts of rain, and some communities received an entire month’s worth in just a few hours,” Murphy said. “I am signing an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties. This will allow us to focus resources into the most impacted areas, as necessary. Our job as public officials, fi rst and foremost, is to ensure that everyone is safe, especially since we may not be out of this weather pattern yet and more rain may still fall on already saturated ground.”

The governor said residents and businesses should “carefully document all property damages caused by floodwaters” and report that to their respective county Office of Emergency Management.

Businesses affected by flooding can also account for revenues lost.

And, Murphy urged motorists to not attempt to cross flooded streets, and watch for not only downed power lines, but falling trees.

Ocean County has also stepped in to help with the flooding relief efforts in Brick.

“We have signed an emergency declaration which will help the area directly affected by the Aug. 13 storm,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “Ocean County is continuing to make every effort to assist Brick Township emergency response, law enforcement and emergency management as damage is assessed today.”

The county OEM was out Tuesday to help set up the temporary emergency shelter for Greenbriar residents.

The American Red Cross New Jersey Region has opened a shelter for Greenbriar residents at One Boulevard in the community.

Six Greenbriar residents stayed overnight in the shelter Monday night, said Diane Concannon of the Red Cross, Princeton. The shelter will be open again Tuesday night, and will likely close Wednesday at 3 p.m., although not before all residents have somewhere safe to stay.

Red Cross teams were out providing food and water to those cleaning up af ter the stor ms, and out assessing damages. A full scope of their f indi ngs won’t be available for several days, if not longer.

Brick Police reported they are not allowing any residents to ret u r n to their home unaccompanied “for safety reasons.” Police have stepped up patrol in the area.

The township has reported that 105 homes - 80 in Greenbriar, and the others on Paramount, Primrose Lane and New York Avenue - were impacted by f looding. The 55+ active adult community was reportedly built between 1970-78 and has 1,951 residences.

“The homes are located on the wester n most section of Greenbriar 1 that backs up to Bur rsville Road,” Brick Township Police Sgt. Neal Pedersen said. “It will take some time to assess the tr ue extent of the damage but our building department is evaluating if residents can retur n to their homes.”

Most of the water had receded by Tuesd ay mor n i ng, accordi ng to re ports.

Meanwhile, the off icials from the 10 t h C o n g r e s s i o n a l D i s t r i c t h a ve called for an investigation into the f looding.

“The f looding that occu r red yesterday along Bur rsville Road and in Greenbriar is unlike anything the area has previously experienced, including during Sandy,” Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10 th) said. “We’re concer ned that the recent reconf iguration of Exit 91 has impacted the area to make it susceptible to f looding. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection needs to investigate and undertake improvements if that’s the case.”

“It’s a little suspicious that Greenbriar can go five decades without this kind of f looding, including during Superstorm Sandy, but it’s suddenly under water a year after the adjacent Exit 91 project was completed,” said Assemblyman Dave Wolfe (R-10th). “We need to know if changes to the grading or drainage in the area led to this flooding, and we need a plan to prevent it from happening again.”

Brick Mayor John Ducey confirmed Greenbriar is not in a flood zone. While he hopes the state of emergency declared by the township, county and state will bring Federal Emergency Management Agency money with it, whether individual insurance companies cover losses and damages depends on the policy and insurance company homeowners use.

He said the flooding has been devastating to those residents in Greenbriar affected by the floods. Many of them have lived there for years, and even during hurricanes, have never experienced such flooding before.

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Wawa: Continued From Page 1 on what the law tells me to do. Traffic will be horrendous there, but if we vote no, it will get overturned,” she said.

Engineers and other professionals had previously presented their testimony, so most of the meeting was public comment.

About two dozen residents of Laurelton Heights, Midstreams and the mobile home park attended the special Board of Adjustment meeting, and many of them spoke out against the proposed development.

Cindy Shay, who is a retired emergency room nurse from Jersey Shore Medical Center, said that even a small change to that area results in more congestion.

“It impacts our pedestrian safety and children riding school buses because there’s no sidewalks and there are narrow lanes,” Shay said.

She said there are already two doctor’s offices, three strip malls and two roads on Route 88 opposite the proposed development. “It’s already dangerous to the residents - I don’t see this working when our biggest concern is safety,” Shay said. “This adds to the danger.”

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Donna Bekefi said that when the traffic is factored in from new stores open in the old KMart plaza and from St. Dominic, State Highway 88 and county road Jack Martin Boulevard won’t be able to handle it.

“I really don’t feel this is going to work.

Have any of you been on Route 88 in the last two years to see what the traffic is like?

I don’t know how this is going to fit into our neighborhood,” Bekefi said.

Carol Renkel said hers is the first house across on Jack Martin Boulevard across from the proposed Wawa, and she said she was worried about the lights, traffic, noise, fumes and garbage.

“We don’t need another gas station. One of the other three in our neighborhood will go out of business and then we’ll have another empty gas station,” Renkel said.

Dorothy Sterk said she is concerned about some of the wildlife she has seen on the property of the mobile home park, including fox, deer, eagles and hawks.

“I’m very upset about it, this should be built someplace else where a business like that belongs,” she said.

Mobile home parks are allowed in the township under certain circumstances, which

includes the pre-existing, age-restricted Laurelton Mobile Home Park.

A resident of the mobile home park said he estimates that there are 15 to 20 occupied homes there. As part of the development agreement, those homes would be relocated to the rear of the 12-acre site.

Board of Adjustment attorney Ron Cucciaro said the traffic patterns for the development was approved by the state and county, and Brick has zoned the site for business, so the plan fits within the township’s master plan.

He said the Board of Adjustment members are required to follow case law rule.

“We are the lowest level of government here,” Cucciaro said. “How the board votes is not a reflection of the very real concerns, but there are only certain things this board can look at,” he said.

“We have to play the hand we’re dealt, and the board has to vote pursuant to the law, and they have to stay within the bounds of what the law allows us to do,” the attorney said.

“At the end of the day, the DOT is superior to this board; so is the county, superior to this board,” said Cucciaro.

The attorney for JSM@Martin Blvd LLC, Douglas Wolfson, said the original appli-

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32 vendors offering a wide variety of products.

We’re encouraging visitors this season to bring reusable bags to help pro-

tect the environment, but this Saturday, you can also bring your single stream plastic bags and exchange them for a reusable shop-

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As a reminder the market is located at Windward Beach Park (265 Princeton Ave.) and is open from 9 a.m.-2

cation had a list of 17 variances which had been reduced to two on this application. Both variances relate to reducing the size of the mobile home park and creating an access road for the homes through the site.

The BOA attorney said the Board of Adjustment members could vote against the project if they found that the trailers being on a smaller piece of land creates a substantial detriment to the public.

“I’m not unsympathetic to the public,” Wolfson said. “We tried to accommodate their concerns.”

The two Board of Adjustment members who voted against the application were Louis Sorrentino and Stephen Leitner.

The developer of the Wawa project, JSM @ Martin Blvd., LLC originally had a daycare center as part of the plan, but it was eliminated after that proposal was rejected by the Board of Adjustment last June.

JSM is Jack and Sheryl Morris; Jack Morris is the president and chief executive officer of Edgewood Properties, and is a well-known developer in Brick who built the Costco shopping center and will be developing part of the vacant Foodtown site.

p.m. There is a No Dog Policy at the market. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Please be advised that there is no ATM

located at the market. Some vendors may be accepting credit cards, but that is up to the individual vendor.

The market is rain or shine!

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Drill: Continued From Page 1 Management (OEM) held a drill in coordination with the Coast Guard, township lifeguards, Brick Police, Brick EMS and State Marine Police in a drill to save the victims and to then evaluate their areas of strength and areas in need of improvements.

“Operation Ocean Rescue” was just one of the many coordinated emergency drills practiced here on a regular basis, said Brick Deputy OEM Coordinator Joseph Pawlowicz, who was on the beach with his colleague Joe Gilsenan, Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello, Lifeguard Captain Donovan Brown, Brick Police and Brick EMS. “Every year we have exercises where we have an operations plan and exercises, such as an active shooter, a chlorine leak at the MUA, an evacuation from the hospital due to a hurricane, and each has a name,” he said.

For example, the year before Superstorm Sandy hit, the township OEM simulated a hospital evacuation and created two operating rooms in the parking lot on hospital grounds, Pawlowicz said.

For Operation Ocean Rescue, a 25-foot Parker fishing vessel (owned and operated

by Brick lifeguard supervisor Tim Brennan) with three people aboard collided with a two-person water scooter (also operated by lifeguards) who were all caught off guard by fog that spontaneously rolled in, which made visibility difficult.

In the scenario, the Coast Guard and the State Marine Police were already in the vicinity and responded quickly from the north.

Lifeguards at Brick Beach 3 used their VHF radio to contact the Coast Guard and State Police, and they also alerted Brick EMS and the Brick Police Department, who used their drone to locate the victim who had drifted hundreds of yards away.

The five victims were split into two groups.

Brick lifeguards used their beach-based water scooters and responded to both. One of the

victims, who had the life-threatening injury, was brought to shore by a lifeguard on the water scooter, and he left a flotation device with the second victim.

Once on land, Brick EMS tended to the victim, while the second water scooter brought another group of two victims to the Coast Guard Cutter.

The State Police vessel picked up the remaining victim who had drifted away from the scene of the accident.

Santaniello said that the township has a very good relationship with the Coast Guard and State Police, with each of the rescue boats operated by a former Brick lifeguard.

“We want to make this drill as real as possible,” he said. “When it’s all over, we will debrief and discuss what went well and what didn’t go well.”

Last year’s beach drill was a scenario where a surfer got injured, and the waves were so big he had to be rescued by a boat, Santaniello said.

Santaniello said he is hoping the Brick lifeguards would have a drone next year that could drop a torp (the orange torpedo-shaped flotation devices) out to a victim, could show where rip currents are located, and more.

Three lifeguards would be trained to use the drone, Santaniello said, which is similar to a pilot test.

After Operation Ocean Rescue was over, Gilsenan said they could use some improvement in radio communications between the Coast Guard, State Police and lifeguards.

“We can always improve on communication, that’s always the biggest challenge when you have this many agencies,” he said.

Santaniello said he thought the drill went very well, but there were some areas the lifeguard staff would work on as well.

“We might need more people in command.

Donovan Brown was in charge of the 30 lifeguards, but maybe we should have one person in charge of the lifeguards on the water scooters and another in charge of how many lifeguards were in the water,” he said.

“There’s always room for improvement,” Santaniello said.

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

Defense Spending A Bipartisan Issue From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Du r i ng my time i n Congress, I have always been willing to work with anyone - Democrats and Republicans - to achieve some real results for our c o m m u n it y. T h e n o n partisan Lugar Center at Georgetown Universit y recently named me again

among the most bipartisan membe r s of Cong ress, because I work against Washington gridlock and stand up for Burlington and Ocean Counties.

I worked to secure millions of dollars in Medicare funding for Deborah Heart and Lung Center, allowing them to hire more staff

From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy HAMILTON – Governor Phil Murphy today joined Acting New Jersey State Pol ic e Su p e r i nt e nd e nt Colonel Patrick Callahan a nd NJSP t rooper s for a ceremony designating a por t ion of I nterst ate Hig hway Route 195 i n Howell as “State Trooper Marc K. Castellano Memorial Highway.” Castellano, who lived in Howell, died in 2010 in the line of duty after a driver struck him while passing on the motorway.

“I am honored to have been able to participate in the designation of a

portion of Route 195 in Trooper Marc Castellano’s honor,” said Gove r n o r M u r p h y. “ T h i s commemoration ensures that Trooper Castellano’s bravery and dedication to the people of New Jersey will never be forgotten.

I would also be remiss if I did not mention Marc’s mot he r D on n a Se t a r o, whose advocacy to prom o t e t h e ‘Move O ve r Law’ has been i nvaluable in keeping our first responders safe on the road.”

New Jersey’s Move Over law requi res motor ists

From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of senior congressional members, led

by Rep Chris Smith (R-4th) and Rep Barbara Lee (DCA), introduced legislation,

HR 6651, that would extend the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for another five years.

Smith and Lee were joined by original cosponsors Reps

and invest in health care technology. As co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I have advocated for those suffering from addiction and I have gotten law enforcement resources to keep drugs off our streets. I want to take a moment to update you on another issue that I have been working on in Congress recently.

We have a national obligation to care for our service members and their families. President Trump sig ned t he Fiscal Yea r 2019 national defense bill into law. T he National

Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed through both the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support.

This legislation reaff i r ms ou r com m it ment to our men and women in uniform, restores our military’s strength, and gives ser vice members their largest pay raise in nine years. I was proud to support this legislation that provides our military with the tools and resources needed to successfully combat today’s threats at home and abroad.

Throughout my time in

Congress, supporting the men and women at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been one of my top priorities. JB MDL is our community’s largest employer, supporting 42,000 di rect jobs and over 100,000 total jobs, and is our nation’s premier air mobility, training, and technology base. Not only does this year’s NDAA provide f unding for 15 KC-46 refueling tankers at JB MDL, it protects the future of the Joint Base and our local economy by not authorizing a Base Realignment and Closure

(BRAC) Commission.

Strengthening and securing the future of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is critical in order to defend our homeland and protect thousands of New Jersey jobs. I will continue fighting for JB MDL, our service members, and their families.

I won’t ever be blinded by partisanship and I refuse to take part in the gridlock that prevents progress in Washington. If I can ever be of any assistance, please contact me by visiting my website: macarthur.house. gov.

New Jersey State Police, Elected Officials Dedicate Highway In Honor Of State Trooper Marc K. Castellano to move over when approaching police or emergency response vehicles that are stopped on the side of the road. The law, enacted in 2009, also requires motorists to slow down as they pass first responders, tow tr ucks, and highway maintenance vehicles if they can not safely sh if t to a not her lane to create space for them. “ To d a y ’s c e r e m o n y sy mbolizes the respect and admiration that Marc ear ned from his family and friends, and is a small token of appreciation for

his sacrifice,” said Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police. “The Interstate 195 designation as the ‘State Trooper Marc K. Castellano Memorial Highway’ i s a f it t i n g t r i b u t e t o Marc in the town that he called home.”

On July 26, Governor Mu r phy sig ne d A 3749 into law, declaring that the portion of Route 195 in Howell would be dedicated to Trooper Cast e l l a n o. T h e b i l l w a s sponsored by Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson and

Senator Robe r t Si nge r (all R-30 th). “ Tro op e r Ma r c C a s tellano was a dedicated public servant who gave his life while tr ying to keep the people of New Jersey safe,” said Senator Singer. “The signing of this new law to rename a portion of I-195 in his honor w ill ensu re t hat h i s s a c r i f i c e i s n e ve r forgotten.”

“Renaming this stretch of r o a d way i n Howel l after State Trooper Marc Castellano is a way to r e m e m b e r t h i s b r a ve , yo u n g , p ol i c e of f i c e r

who died while protecting and serving his community. This tribute honors the life and memory of a h o m e t ow n h e r o,” said Assemblyman Kean. “ Fr o m t h i s d ay fo rw a r d , m o t o r i s t s t r a vel l i n g Ro u t e 195 w i l l be reminded of the tremendous sacrifice made

by Troope r Ca st el la no a n d h i s f a m i l y,” s a i d Assemblyman Thomson.

“Designating this section of roadway in honor of Trooper Castellano is a fitting tribute to his selfless devotion to public safety.”

Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Want To Extend Life-Saving AIDS Relief Program Ed Royce (R-CA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Karen Bass (D-CA).

The cosponsors of the bill released the following statement: “PEPFAR has been a spectacularly successful program that has saved the

lives of many, particularly in Africa and the rest of the developing world. Started under President George W. Bush and continued for the last 15 years under both Republican and Democratic administrations, PEPFAR is a statement of bipartisan resolve to better the lives of

those suffering from HIV/ AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

“Our strong, bipartisan proposal to extend the program for another five years is particularly important in this politically polarized time, and we call upon our colleagues in the House

and the Senate to put aside partisan differences and fi nd common ground.”

With the current PEPFAR authorization expiring at the end of September, the six legislators vowed to maintain consensus and seek quick passage of the bill.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

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Not Enough Water For All This Development During the last part of Gov. Christie’s administration, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection released their “Water Management Act” of 2017. This program was last published in 1996 and was supposed to be done every 5 years. Now we are 22 years behind, and much has changed in this state since 1996.

With ever-growing development planned and executed since then, our water forecast looks grim. With ever more construction planned in Ocean County alone, i.e. from Manchester (at the Heritage Minerals site) to Forked River in Lacey Township (plans are to add 30,000 new residents), in Barnegat (another 20,000), and in Manahawkin, Stafford Township, the Walters Homes Co. plans to bring development to the intersection of Route 9 and Route 72. Just considering traffic issues and not just during the summer months when tourists want to reach the shore towns - we here in Ocean County are already choking on traffic year-round and the state does not have the resources to fund all new roads.

The Water Management Act of 2017 clearly states that there will be clean drinking water shortages in many areas of New Jersey. Our area suffers from a water deficit by 58.8 MGD (million gallons per day) in Maurice, Salem and

Cohansey Water Management Area. We may be out of water by 2020 and so will be some northern areas near the Delaware Water Gap and on the east in Hudson, Hackensack, Middle Passaic, Whippany and Rockaway WMA. And with water shortages, these new homes in planned development areas will turn on their spigot with NO water coming out! That will bring in saltwater intrusion with rotting water and sewer lines, rotting indoor plumbing including washing machines, hot water heaters and certainly complete failure of private wells.

Records show that in 1950, Lacey Township had 966 residents! Of course that changed after Oyster Creek was built and lower property taxes brought in many new residents. Union Township had 1,173 people, Stafford had 1,347 people, and Jackson Twp. had 3,513 residents according to Ocean County records. Now one has to wonder what lack of clean drinking water will hold for the future in these areas. Remember, the date for lack of water is forecasted to be close: 2020 (A year and a half from now!)

Margit Meissner-Jackson Acting Chair and Conservation Chair Sierra Club, Ocean County Group

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The Swamp” In Toms River

While many of the residents of Toms River are having a hard time trying to afford their healthcare payments, people with political connections are able to obtain healthcare cheaply.

If you are powerful Republican or Democrat looking for cheap benefits, you can get appointed a commissioner on the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority. Once appointed, you can receive $24,852 worth of health insurance for only $1,028 a year. A commissioner on the MUA doesn’t even work full time. They attend monthly meetings that last about 30 minutes for which they receive a salary of $2,000 plus benefits.

Governor Christie attempted to end this abuse of political power by not allowing part-time political appointees to participate in the state health program.

Unfortunately, the Toms River Council and MUA found a way to get around this by going with a private health carrier.

The MUA Commission should be a volunteer board just like all the rest of the boards in Toms River. People serve on the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and the Board of Education without pay or any benefits.

It is time for Toms River Council to pass an ordinance removing these benefits and stop rewarding their friends.

Nels Luthman Toms River

The Cost Of Socialism

The daily discussion of Socialism’s and Democratic Socialism’s pros and cons on cable news channels and in newspapers has been very interesting to my husband and me. We had the good fortune to take a Baltic Sea cruise recently to many of the countries being used as examples of what can be accomplished under Democratic Socialism. I thought your readers might be interested in information given by local tour guides on our daily 2-3 hour city trips.

In Copenhagen, Denmark the guide informed us that purchasing a new car required paying a 150% tax on it to the government.

Therefore, the true cost of a $30,000 vehicle is $75,000 after the $45,000 tax is paid.

The number of bicycles used by residents of Copenhagen may be as much a financial decision by a family as the environmental decision usually given as a reason for the large use of them in the city.

The guide in Stockholm, Sweden, also brought up their tax structure during our city tour. Sweden has a cradle to grave care system.

She informed us that when a child is born the parents receive $129 every month to purchase food for the child until they are 16 years old. All children can go to university but only those that have high academic ability will be going for free. Parents of children not meeting the academic ability requirements can

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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.

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still send their children to university but will pay for it themselves. In order to pay for these programs along with many others there is a progressive tax system in Sweden. The lowest tax rate is 15% and the guide did not mention if anyone was ever exempted from this lowest rate. The highest rate is 58%. Someone in the front of the bus must have asked the guide’s feelings about paying these tax rates, because she said “We are just used to it.” I wondered, too, myself whether a professional athlete making $10 million in the United States would “get used to” giving $5,800,000 to the government to spend as it wished.

Between now and the upcoming November elections we will be bombarded with promises, accusations, and “misspoken” statements from and about candidates and various programs and projects. Each voter will have to decide if they are willing to “get used to” paying the taxes needed to support cradle to grave programs or if they prefer to vote for another candidate more aligned to their fiscal thinking.

Barbara Kochie Brick Editor’s note: Some research online showed that the most expensive cars are taxed at 150 percent.

Cheaper models are 85 percent. There are more complicated details about this that can be found online.

The $30,000 example that the author uses would likely be taxed at 85 percent rather than 150 percent. Still a very large tax, but stated for the sake of accuracy.

Association Shouldn’t Fine For Feeding Animals I am a resident of Village III for 12 years. I own a quad but not the land as the Board of Health pointed out.

You can’t feed the cats that are thrown out when their mama dies. The association has no rules or programs for the animals that are thrown out but, boy oh boy, do they make money with fines.

The animals that live here should be accounted for, that they have their shots, are fixed, and even a picture of who will take them when mama dies.

But all the association wants is money. They get rich on fines.

The association sticks a piece of paper to sign before you move in saying you will not feed the animals. The cruelty is unbelievable. We are in the middle of the woods.

The bookkeeper says there is “plenty to eat” in the woods (sticks, dirt, stones).

It’s your neighbor who reports you of course. They get benefits like a new roof right away.

After the association fines you to death, they call the Board of Health which is another $500 first time fine (don’t our taxes pay the Board of Health?) It’s horrible for the animals and us.

I know a lot of people don’t care for the animals, but they would never let them starve. I am allergic to cats but I called over 200 places and every one is full. Please fix your cat.

The association has no place to put the animals and neither does the Board of Health. But of course, they couldn’t fine you then.

Pat Butler Whiting

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth University Athletics Communications Department Mike Basile hopes to become a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

Giants: Continued From Page 1 out for the Giants.

“It was crazy I got a call…from them, I packed up all my stuff went up to the hotel.

I worked out for the staff this morning and after the workout, Coach Bettcher (Giants Defensive Coordinator James Bettcher) came up and said congratulations,” he said.

Basile, a safety, graduated as the most decorated player in Monmouth history,

The Brick Times, August 18, 2018, Page 9 earning consensus All-American honors as a junior and senior.

He set the Monmouth record for career tackles with 433 last fall and finished as a four-time first-team All-Big South Conference selection, setting the conference record for solo stops with 285. The 2017 Big South Co-Defensive Player of the Year was named to the FCS ADA All-America Team earning the distinction of the top defensive back in the FCS. He also became the first Hawk to earn First-Team All-American honors from the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The safety added 22 passes defended, eight interceptions, seven sacks and six blocked kicks for coach Kevin Callahan.

Basile played safety and running back at Brick Memorial under coach Walt Currie.

Basile helped the Mustangs to the NJSIAA playoffs in each of his three varsity seasons, including 2013 when they were 6-4.

He made 18 tackles in their Central Jersey Group IV playoff game against Manalapan.

Basile notched 88 tackles, broke up 10 passes, forced one fumble and recovered three fumbles as a Brick Memorial senior. He added 540 rushing yards and 184 receiving yards as a senior with the Mustangs.

He also starred as a junior, putting 82 tackles, 4 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles into the book. He added 612 yards on 54 carries and 510 receiving yards. He scored 15 total touchdowns.

Basile won three varsity letters in boys basketball for the Mustangs.

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BRICK – Whether you are interested in socializing or getting fit, learning new things or staying healthy, the Brick Senior Outreach Center has something for everyone.

Our programs are available for anyone over the age of 60. If you are interested in art and literature we offer painting, crafts

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and creative writing “Putting Pen to Paper” sessions. Those passionate about reading can participate in our monthly book club, “The Book Nook”. At our “Multicultural Explorations Club”, you learn about the different cultures and traditions around the world.

For those that enjoy physical activities,

then our fitness classes may fit your needs.

We offer Zumba, light aerobics, Tai Chi and Yoga. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing as you work at your own pace. If you enjoy dancing or wish to learn to dance – ballroom dancing, free style dancing and line dancing are available with a dance instructor to guide you along.

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While we offer the above activities, our Senior Outreach Program provides information and assistance on many important issues that our seniors face today – Medicare, RX coverage, Medical Transportation, Nutrition, Health Screenings and applying for various benefit programs are just some of the areas we can assist you with. At your request, we will conduct a one on one session with you to determine if you are eligible for government assistance programs and assist with the completion of these applications to help you obtain the help you need.

Referrals under the Caregiver Support Program can be provided to a family member or any unpaid individual who is caring for an elderly adult 60 years of age or older. This may be a spouse, parent, friend or neighbor. If you are helping with food shopping, transportation, preparing meals, housecleaning, managing medication or other tasks, then you are a Caregiver! Contact us for resources available that may assist you in caring for your loved one.

Senior Outreach Services offers Project Icebox as a way help older residents in the event of a medical emergency. All participants in the program will receive a magnetic holder that is placed on the refrigerator.

Participants place emergency information including medical history, medications and contact info. In the event of an emergency, Brick Police, Brick EMS and other emergency personnel will be able to utilize the information in the event you cannot communicate with them.

All participants will receive a window sticker that tells emergency responders that you are a Project Icebox household.

The program is free. For more information, please call Senior Outreach Services at 732-920-8686.

Our off ices and activity room are located at 373 Adamston Road, Brick.

Call us at 732-920-8686 or email us at brickseniors@twp.brick.nj.us for more information or stop by for our detailed booklet of services and programs and our monthly calendar of activities. All our programs and services are free of charge. Donations are accepted. All are welcomed!

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Brick Police Youth Camp Graduates

FRACTURED EYE SOCKETS The “eye socket,” the bony cup surrounding the eye, contains the eye, the muscles that move it, tear glands, cranial nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and other nerves. Not only can a strong blow to the eye fracture any (or all) of the seven bones that compose the eye socket, but an estimated 28 percent of people with eye socket fractures also have injuries that affect vision. Parents and coaches of children and teenagers, therefore, should stress the importance of wearing protective eyewear. Without it, young athletes and active children are susceptible to eye-socket fractures and related eyelid swelling/drooping, bleeding in the white of the eye, double vision, blurred vision, difficulty seeing, light sensitivity, and a sunken or bulging eye.

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BRICK – The Brick Police Youth Camp graduated on August 7 during the National Night Out. During the week, campers got to learn about the U.S Coast Guard and NJ State Police Marine Bureau Point Pleasant, enjoy a friendly competition with Point Borough Police campers at Windward Beach, E.V.O.C emergency vehicle operations, a tour of the Army National Guard Hanger, Fire training at the Laurelton Firehouse and the Tree to Tree Adventure Park at the Cape May Zoo.

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–Photo courtesy Brick Rotary BRICK – Recently, Rotary Past District Governor Diane Rotondelli’s accepted a check for $15,000 from the Rotary Club of Brick Township and the Brick PBA at the annual Police Vest Fund dance and a grant for $10,000 from Investors Bank.

As District Governor, Diane’s goal last year was to raise $15,000 so that our district could donate one service dog to a wounded warrior. Diane along with the members of our district worked relentlessly to raise the funds through a variety of activities such as an art sale, pancake breakfast, GoFundMe website, and grants and donations from organizations and individuals.

Through the generosity of so many caring people, the total raised to date is over $60,000; enough money to provide four dogs and change the life of four wounded warriors. The project team selected K9 For Warriors as the recipient of the monies.

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post-9/11. Their program is unique, and no other organization operates quite like K9s For Warriors. Every warrior that walks through the door is family. They

are provided with a service canine, equipment, training, certification, seminars, legal instruction, vet care, housing, home cooked meals, unconditional love and listening, and life-time of wrap-around services (including available life-long healthcare and food for their dogs). The K9s program is 100 percent free for the veteran.

The Rotary Club of Brick Township, in conjunction with the Brick Police, also held the 34th Police Vest Fund dance on Friday, July 27 at the VFW. This event has become an annual favorite in Brick.

Over 350 people attended and enjoyed a delicious and bountiful buffet provided

by Mulberry Street Italian Food Center on Brick Boulevard and danced to the music of The Nerds. The purpose of the dance is to raise funds to provide our dedicated local police force with bullet proof vests and tactical gear; even the K9s are vested. The cost of one vest is $1,200. It has become a tradition that local organizations and individuals come up during the dance and donate money towards the purchase of vests.

Overall, $30,000 was raised this year which brings the overall total funds raised to $900,000 over the last 34 years. Brick Rotary is so very thankful to all who have supported this event.

Autumn Campfire Evening

LAKEWOOD – Welcome Autumn with a lovely evening campfi re on the beach at Ocean County Park. Bring a camp chair or a blanket and don’t forget the marshmallows for roasting. If you play an acoustic instrument, bring that along as well for an “open-mic” opportunity. Each of the

three evenings will feature entertainment and conversation – maybe even a ghost story or two.

Located at the Beach Complex at Ocean County Park on October 5, 6-7:30 p.m.

The cost is $5 per person for ages 10 and up.

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Giant Yard Sale & Kids’ Stuff

LAKEWOOD – Shop or sell at this huge yard sale. It’s time to clean out those closets and recycle your goods. New and used items may be sold. This event is held rain or shine.

Join us at Ocean County Park on September 15. Set up time is 7:30 a.m. Sales will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The cost is $15 per reserved parking space for vendors. One vehicle per paid spot; no other vehicles allowed in vendor lot. Pre-registration is mandatory, visit the website at oceancountyparks.org for an application, or mail in the back page of Newsletter.

Hartshorne Woods Grand Tour Hike

LAKEWOOD – Hartshorne Woods Park in Monmouth County was a desirable military defense site due to its high elevation. Concrete bunkers can still be found on the property today. Our hike will traverse through dense thickets of mountain laurel and holly and allow for views of the Navesink River.

You will be picked up at the Beach Complex Parking Lot at Ocean County Park on Sunday, November 18. Departure is at 8 a.m. Return at 2 p.m. Hike is moderate (due to length) and hilly for 7 miles.

The cost is $12 per adult and $8 per child (ages 9-16).

Ocean County Women’s Golf Clinic

OCEAN COUNTY – This clinic is for women of a ny age who h ave some previous golf experience. Topics covered include full swing, chipping and putting. This clinic is perfect for an overall refresh of these topics. Please bring exact change or check for $25 made payable to UP and Par Golf to

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Clinics held at: • Atlantis Golf Course, Little Egg Harbor: September 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. #339194-1A • Forge Pond Golf Course, Brick: August 23, 3-5 p.m. #339194-1B. There is a $5 registration fee.

Church Of Epiphany’s 18th Annual Festival

BRICK – It’s that time of year again! The Church of Epiphany in Brick is holding our 18th annual Festival which has something for everyone. It runs from August 16 to 19 from 5-10 p.m.

We have free parking, Mary’s Prayer Garden, entertainment, food court, beer

& wine, arcade, rides, vendors, and much more! Stop by the feast and bring your family and friends! Thursday night is ride wristband night for $18, ride the rides all night long.

Come visit us. We are growing and changing.

Hawk Rock Hike

LAKEWOOD – We will climb a steep assent up to Hawk Rock and then Cactus Ledge (up 400 vertical feet!) where we will view much of Bergen County and possibly the New York City skyline on a clear day.

We will also parallel a cascading stream, crossing rocky trails and woods roads.

You will be picked up at the Beach Complex Parking Lot at Ocean County Park on December 2. Departure is at 7:30 a.m.

Return at 4 p.m. Hike is Moderate to Strenuous: steep, rocky, may be slippery, 5 miles.

The cost is $12 per adult and $8 per child (ages 9-16).

Huyler’s Landing Hike/Palisades

LAKEWOOD – This moderate hike features both walks atop the Palisades cliffs and along the riverfront. We will pass the interesting ruins of several former estates that were acquired when the park was created.

You will be picked up at the Beach Com-

plex Parking Lot at Ocean County Park on Sunday, October 28. Departure is at 7:30 a.m. Return at 3 p.m. Hike is Moderate to strenuous, some steep climbs for 5 miles.

The cost is $12 per adult and $8 per child (ages 9-16).

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The cost is $25 in advance, $35 at the gate, and $150 for VIP access. Kids 10 and under are free. Rock The Farm Festival is a benefit and 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to CFC Loud N Clear Foundation.

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Looking for Mass Migrants of Cape May WARETOWN – This is the time for the seasonal migration of birds into and out of the area. We will board the pontoon boat the “Osprey” looking for the migrants in the Back Bay areas of Cape May. Af ter ou r lu nch at the Cape May Point State Park, we will visit the hawk count. Pack lunch, binoculars and dress for the weather. Be prepared for walk-

ing on uneven ground.

Additional costs are $25 for the “Osprey.” Please bring exact change.

Pick-up is at the Parking Lot at Wells Mills County Park on September 11.

Departure is at 8:15 a.m. Return at 5 p.m.

The cost is $14 per person for ages 9 and older.

Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire will be held on September 15 and 16 at Pine Park.

The Renaissance Fair will take you back to the 16th cent u r y; enter the world of Knights in their shiny armor jousting on their “War Horses”. Have your child Knighted and learn the art

of combat. Witness to the crowning of the Fair’s King and Queen chosen from children under age 10 and dressed in period garb.

The cost is $12 for adults, $2 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free.

Visit lakewoodrenfair.com for more information.

Vendor Fair: Shining Light On Self Care

BRICK – Join us at the Brick Volunteer EMS Hall, 500 Aurora Place, on September 29 for a vendor fair and silent auction from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come for the shopping, leave with inspiration.

Get to know your local crafters, volunteers, and practitioners. All proceeds will benefit The Center for Conscious

Caregiving.

Free Radical Self Care and Practices will be held at 12:30 and 2 p.m. Demonstrations and sessions will be offered throughout the day.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Simply register for any hike and we will record and keep track of your mileage. Pins and credits towards free hikes are earned at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 mile

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Current research is finding strong associations between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity and dementia. But many lesser-known conditions can impact your hearing health in potentially serious ways. Here are a few of them: 1. Blood Conditions: Poor blood flow is typically the result of circulatory system troubles and can restrict the flow of oxygen to the inner ear. Conditions affecting blood flow include sickle-cell anemia, diabetes and heart conditions. Things like high blood pressure, hypercoagulability and polycythemia can also cause blood related hearing loss.

2. Infections: Meningitis, a bacterial or fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord, can cause sudden hearing loss. Hearing loss is also a side effect of treatment of tuberculosis – though it is possible that the medication used in treatment is what causes the impairment. Both hearing loss and tinnitus are common side effects of Lyme disease (carried by ticks), as well as some STDs, like syphilis.

3. Disease: Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the fluids in the inner ear, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Its root is unknown, and the disease typically affects only one ear in individuals between

ages 20 and 50. Other issues known to affect hearing include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), kidney disease medications, Paget’s disease and autoimmune inner ear disease, which results in sudden onset hearing loss and must be treated as a medical emergency.

4. Hereditary Conditions: Hearing loss may run in your family. Some serious genetic disorders, such as Waardenburg syndrome, cause the head and internal organs to develop differently, which may result in hearing loss that is difficult to correct through treatment or surgery. Other conditions, like otosclerosis, affect the bones in the middle ear that conduct sound to the cochlea; some of these conditions are correctable with surgery.

5. Tumors and Cancer: Cancers of the head, neck or ear areas can affect the inner ear, but cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are also notorious for causing hearing loss. Some recent research out of the U.K. suggests that aspirin can help prevent permanent hearing loss as a side effect of the cancer drug cisplatin, but further research is necessary. Acoustic neuromas and tumors that grow on the auditory nerve can cause hearing loss or tinnitus, and they may put pressure on the brain, leading to other conditions. Both are usually benign and can be removed surgically.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Don’t you hate it when you’re introduced and you can’t remember the person’s name?

What about remembering whether or not you already told someone that story? It’s like one day you go from young to old!

This stuff seems to happen more and more as you age. Why does it happen to some of us, and not to others? I’ve wondered. I think it has to do with elevated homocysteine, at least in part. Emerging research about homocysteine connects it to neurofibrillary tangles, and those are associated with progressive memory disorders like Alzheimer’s.

Did you know that NSAIDs and oral contraceptives are strong drug muggers of folate?

If you deplete folate (vitamin B9), you block your methylation cycle, homocysteine builds up and memory becomes impaired.

Perhaps maintaining brain function is related to declining levels of another B vitamin called “methylcobalamin.” It’s also known as vitamin B12, a nutrient that is manufactured by your intestinal flora.

Today, health food stores and online e-tailers offer various supplements that you can buy over-the-counter, but of course ask your doctor what’s right for you. I couldn’t possibly know what’s right for each of you and this article reaches million of people, so again, find out if these simple nutritional fixes are ideal for you: Acetyl L-Carnitine - The amino acid Acetyl-L-Carnitine crosses the blood-brain barrier more readily than regular plain L-Carnitine, and it helps the body make acetylcholine, the brain’s super neurotransmitter that is necessary for healthy mood and optimal cognitive function, as well as muscle health, a side benefit.

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Green Tea - It’s found in green tea, and EGCG can cross the blood-brain barrier. A 2012 study in mice found that supplemental EGCG promotes brain plasticity in the hippocampus area of the brain.

Today should be an important day for you, particularly if you’re now really thinking seriously about your memory for the first time. I’m not a fan of the “wait and see” approach when it comes to your brain. Our life experiences and family relationships as well as friendships are important memories.

Your job depends on your ability to remember the simplest tasks. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, just sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

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Dear Joel, They say ‘Save it for a rainy day’, and at least that’s what I thought I did. We have an umbrella thief at work. When I went to use my umbrella yesterday, the one I just brought to work that morning, it was gone.

This is not the first time this has happened.

Why do people think nothing of taking someone’s umbrella? Have you ever done this? Has it ever happened to you? Do I have to buy a safe for my umbrella?

Answer I think umbrellas fall into their own category of items like scissors, tape and pens, even jackets and sweaters which have all have been a ‘quick borrow’ by many. The problem is returning it, which is especially hard with an umbrella, because you need it when you arrive at your destina-

tion. Yes, I have ‘borrowed’ an umbrella, but guilt and responsibility made me return it the same day. We have a big group in my office, so we keep a little area stocked with often ‘borrowed’ items, some even donated by co-workers. We have umbrellas, cloth grocery bags, sweatshirts, jumper cables and many more things. The rule is you must return anything you use. It has saved us lots of grief. Maybe you could try it where you work.

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By Christopher R. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates

You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims.

An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another crit-

ical benefit of the WorkChristopher R. Shea Esq. ers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case. Please call for a free consultation. R.C. Shea & Associates, 244 Main Street, Toms River, N.J. (732) 505-1212.

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Women’s Club Sending Christmas Stockings Overseas

POINT PLEASANT – This year the Women’s Club of Point Pleasant is once again joining NJSFWC and Boatsie’s Boxes and sending Christmas Stockings to our troops overseas.

This will be the 15th year for this outstanding project. Last year NJSFWC sent over 1,600 stockings. What a wonderful way to bring a little piece of home to our men and women overseas and brighten their holiday.

Our military personnel are serving a numerous locations around the globe, not just in Afghanistan, but Kuwait, Korea, Djibouti (located in North Africa), and Japan, to name a few. This is one small way to show how much we appreciate their service, and protecting us here at home.

Suggested items for donation ($20-$25 fills the stocking nicely): Christmas candy, chocolates, Slim Jim’s, Beef Jerky, Trail Mix, nuts, chewing gum, dried fruit, life savers, DVD’s, playing cards, puzzle books, razors, lip balm, travel size toilet items, AT&T Phone cards, batteries, crew socks, stationery, pens, microwave soups, body wash.

Remember all candy must be individually wrapped! Also the troops asked for Windex

wipes (small packages) to clean the windshield of their vehicles.

Please add a personal greeting to each of the cards you attach to the stockings, it is our way of showing we care.

Instructions: • Fill the stockings to the top with items.

• No liquids • Stockings may be from 13”-15” • Slip stitch or safety pin the top to prevent items from falling out during shipping • Attach a list of items to the outside (for customs) • Add a $2 donation per stocking to help with the shipping costs. Place money in a separate envelope.

All Stockings must be received by the October 25 Woman’s Club Meeting.

In lieu of filling a stocking, a donation may be made payable to The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant, memo line Boatsie’s Boxes.

Checks may be mailed to Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant, 513 St. Louis Ave., PPB, NJ 08742 For more information, or to arrange to have a stocking picked up, please call Patricia at 732-899-2731.

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MILLBURN – The Partnership for a DrugFree New Jersey announced six winners Tuesday for its fourth annual Don’t Get Hooked on Drugs Online NJ Family Fishing Tournament.

Aubrey Hiers of Linwood, Jenn Criscuolo of Manahawkin, Jim Kochman of Eatontown, Tom Moran of Brooklawn, Frank Ruczynski of Monroeville and Amanda Trott of Gloucester City were randomly selected as the winners of the competition.

Each winner will receive a $100 gift card.

The fishing tournament, which ran from July 27 to Aug. 5, encouraged families to spend quality time together and enjoy a day out at the lake, river or ocean. This year, participants submitted 45 photos of themselves and their children fishing together.

Spending time with and talking with your children them can be an important factor in substance use prevention. Children who

communicate regularly with their parents about their daily activities are 67 percent less likely to be involved in substance abuse than children who have little or no communication, according to research conducted by the Partnership for a DrugFree New Jersey.

“Between new technology and people’s busy schedules, it’s often difficult to get out and enjoy a relaxing and fun day of fishing and conversation,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “The Don’t Get Hooked on Drugs Online NJ Family Fishing Tournament gave families another great reason to go outside and enjoy a memorable day.”

Photos of all participants can be viewed on the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Facebook (@PartnershipForADrugFreeNewJersey), Twitter (@DrugFreeNJ) and Instagram (@DrugFreeNJ) platforms.

Ocean County Library To Host Education Resource Session

TOMS RIVER – Homeschooling teenagers can seem like a daunting task.

The Ocean County Library will host an information session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The session is designed to familiarize parents with the many education resources the library has to offer, including our new Education Initiative and how it can

help you.

Registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

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Take A “Journey Through The Pines”

TOMS RIVER – Take a “Journey through the Pines” and learn about its ecology and folklore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Aug. 18 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. This free event will include activities including art/photography exhibits, children’s programs, and workshops.

The schedule for the day includes: • “Pinelands Photography of Albert D. Horner” in the McConnell Gallery.

• “Traditional Pinelands Craft: Make Your Own Basket” at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Home Town Dairy Room. Make a traditional hanging garlic basket with Steven R. Carty of the Pinelands Folk Music Center. This activity is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

• “Local History Film: The Pine Barrens: Up Close and Natural” at 12

p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. in the Green Room.

• “Author Visit with Albert D. Horner” at 1 p.m. in Mancini Hall. Join this author and photographer for a discussion of his book “Pinelands: New Jersey’s Suburban Wilderness” followed by a book signing.

• Children’s programs include “Pinelands Storytime” at 2 p.m. in the Children’s area and a “Pinelands Children’s Drop-In Craft” at 2:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room.

• “The Last Whippoorwill Bluegrass Band” will perform at 3 p.m. in Mancini Hall. Enjoy classic and traditional bluegrass music with this Pinelands band.

Registration is required for each activity.

To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Robert Eric’s Piano Man: A Concert To Benefit OCC Students

TOMS RIVER – Tickets are on sale now for a spring concert event to benefit the students of Ocean County College. The OCC Foundation and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are partnering to host Robert Eric’s Piano Man – A Tribute to Billy Joel on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus on College Drive in Toms River.

A VIP reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, and the concert begins at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage.

VIP reception (includes wine, beer, and light fare)/concert tickets are $100. Tickets for the concert only are $45.

Proceeds from the event will support the mission of the OCC Foundation and help students fulfill their dreams of college education.

Known as “Philly’s Piano Man,” Robert Eric began his career with the group “Big Shot,” Billy Joel’s back-up band. He has also

toured with “Rocksplosion” as Billy Joel and has opened for the man himself twice at the Wachovia Center, with Billy asking for and receiving a big round of applause from the crowd in honor of the warm-up tribute act. This guy looks, sounds, talks, acts, and plays just like him!

For one night only enjoy an evening of incredible music and food as you support the mission of the OCC Foundation. Despite the College’s best efforts to contain costs and maintain an affordable education, many students still have a tremendous need for financial assistance. Scholarships make the difference. Your support of this event can turn the dream of a college education into a reality for many Ocean County students.

Learn more about scholarships at go.ocean. edu/scholarships.

To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

The Ocean County Cranberry Industry

BARNEGAT – Join us for a program on the last of Ocean County’s cranberry growers.

Your morning will start with a tour of Cloverdale Farm County Park to learn about the operations on a former small family-based cranberry farm. Next, we head over to Double Trouble State Park to explore a larger-scale cranberry industry and set foot inside their once heavily utilized commercial-based packing house.

After lunch, we will head down to John Headley’s farm in West Creek, to see the operation of the last independent cranberry

grower in Ocean County. John will speak about cranberry farming, changes in the cranberry industry over the years, and various types of specialized equipment used in his bogs.

Please dress warmly as this program will be outside. Cranberries and baked goods will be available for purchase.

Meet at the Program Room at Cloverdale Farm County Park on October 27. Departure is at 9 a.m. Return at 4 p.m.

The cost is $14 per person for ages 9 and up.

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Statewide Litter Survey Shows A 53 Percent Drop In Trash On Streets And Highways TRENTON –The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) today issued the findings of a comprehensive report that shows litter along streets and highways in the state has been reduced by 53 percent over the past 13 years.

“Litter is unsightly and can impact quality of life.

Litter cleanup is a crucial part of protecting our natural resources,” said Assistant Commissioner Mark Pedersen of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Site Remediation and Waste Management Program, which administers the Clean Communities Program Fund.

The study, conducted by Environmental Resources Planning, LLC of Gaithersburg, MD (ERP), shows that municipalities and counties across the state have effective litter abatement programs in place. The study results were based off a litter survey conducted in 2004, and the follow-up study conducted this year of 94 roadways statewide.

“This reduction was broadly seen throughout New Jersey: in all regions, all locales, 18 of our 21 counties and 93 percent of the sites surveyed,” said NJCCC Executive Director Sandy Huber. “It is important to note this survey did not include our beaches, which may show a different composition of litter.”

ERP researchers attribute the reduction of litter to state Clean Communities programs that have been strengthened since 2004. With a solid funding base provided by the state Clean Communities Act, NJCCC has expanded its network of Clean Communities coordinators, established a coordinator training program through the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education, and set up an online statistical report system designed to track the progress of local programs.

NJCCC has also partnered with the state Department of Environmental Protection and the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to administer the Adopt-a-Beach and Adopt-a-Highway programs, encouraging the volunteer cleanup of public lands. Based on information provided by the 2004 Litter Survey, NJCCC implemented a specific and ongoing “Slam Dunk the Junk” campaign to remind people put trash in litter or recycling bins, and not on the ground.

Significant findings of the report include: The largest volume of debris in New Jersey is from vehicles and construction, equaling 18.2 percent of the total litter spotted.

Littered paper was second at 14.8 percent, followed by beverage containers at 14.1 percent.

“Cups, lids and straws” were 10.3 percent, followed by bags and shrink wrap at 9.8 percent.

There is an upward trend in the amount of tire scraps littering the state, with researchers deeming it “the most littered item of 2017.”

Recycling education remains important, with nearly 29 percent of the littered items qualifying as “recyclables,” such as beverage containers, business papers and boxes.

Pedestrians and motorists between the ages of 11 and 34 were found to be the most likely to intentionally litter in New Jersey, accounting for nearly 70 percent of all deliberate littering.

Steven Stein, Principal of ERP, provided recommendations to the NJCCC in the ongoing battle against litter. According to Stein, the goal is to

develop specific abatement programs that address the most littered items, target the demographic of New Jersey most likely to litter, and identify “hotspots” where there is increased litter.

According to Huber, based on the findings of the report, NJCCC will look to expand litter abatement partnerships with stakeholders such as governmental entities, non-government organizations, and industry.

“There must be further emphasis on successful programs as Adopt-a-Highway and Adopta-Beach, while tracking the most frequently found items of litter,” Huber said.

Stein agreed. “This will help to direct the focus of litter abatement programs more effectively,” he said.

The report includes recommendations that will continue to decrease litter in the state including: Monitor and enforce littering violations caused by improperly secured trash on recycling collection vehicles during the collection and transportation process.

Track the number of citations issued and fines paid. This will help the public understand the importance that police and judges place on the seriousness of litter violations. Income from fines and enforcement actions should go directly into municipal and county Clean Communities accounts.

Monitor and enforce trash cans set at the curb.

Cans without lids were observed spreading litter while this survey was being conducted.

Moreover, recycling carts should continue to replace open-top recycling bins, reducing residential litter blowing away.

Use more hidden cameras where widespread littering and illegal dumping occur.

Ensure that all funds generated by material restriction taxes or fees continue to be dedicated solely to litter abatement programs.

Consider amendments to the 2008 Clean Communities Program Act that will support recommendations and ensure a stable future for New Jersey Clean Communities.

According to DOT, over the last six years, collectively, the DOT, Adopt-a-Highway teams and prison inmate details have picked up between 3.5 tons to 5 tons of litter annually.

“There are still littered areas that need to be addressed, but the data from this survey shows that their efforts are paying off,” Stein said.

Currently, the state DOT is funding up to 10 crews with 10 inmates each working nearly full time to pick up litter. Over the last several years, the DOT has nearly doubled the use of this program. DOT crews have also been working to clean New Jersey’s interstate and major state roads.

DOT said the partnership between the NJCCC and the state’s “Adopt a Highway” program has encouraged more volunteers to clean up roadways, enhancing the effort of litter pick up by state workers and prison inmates.

“Adopt a Highway contributes to the cleanliness of state roads and calls attention to the need to keep the state clean,” Stein added.

To access the full report, visit NJClean.org.

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TOMS RIVER – Summer may be winding down, but you can still preserve your homegrown vegetables and fruits. The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., will host Joanne Kinsey from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Kinsey’s free program, “Save the Flavor of Summer” will include instructions on properly canning fresh produce. Partici-

pants will also create labels for future use in their own canning projects.

Registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

“Sister Landscapes” Exhibit Coming To Ocean County Library In August TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Sister Landscapes,” a month-long art exhibit by Catherine LeCleire and Gay LeCleire Taylor at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The collection, which will be displayed in the branch’s second floor gallery throughout August, consists of acrylic and encaustic wax paintings.

Sisters, Catherine LeCleire and Gay LeCleire Taylor have a rich background in the arts.

Catherine LeCleire teaches silkscreen and painting processes at Pratt Institute and book arts at Montclair State University. She said “landscapes are obscured or distorted

due to the subjectivity of experience and perception, whether it is during the initial perception, or in the process of recollection, color, emotion and reflective narrative.”

Gay LeCleire Taylor is an independent curator, glass consultant, and the former director/curator of the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville. “Living along the shore of South Jersey, I am inspired by the landscape around me. I am challenged to paint nature,” Taylor said.

“Sister Landscapes” is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Toms River Branch at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Olde Time Antique, Crafts, And Collectible Faire

TOMS RIVER – Don’t miss the 32nd Antique, Crafts, and Collectible Faire sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society and held in and around the Ocean County Parking Garage, Madison & Hadley Avenues, and the grounds around the OCHS museum.

Enjoy antique appraisals, 50/50 raff le, Civil War reenactors, new and used

books, baked goods, antiques, crafts, classic cars, antique engines, music, museum tours, and more. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available from food trucks.

The fair is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine on September 1, 2018. Vendors can call Jeff at 609-339-9134 to reserve a space for $50.

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TOMS RIVER – Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native snakes.

You will see some of our live snakes up close and personal. Learn what makes these native species so special, and why they are such an important part of the ecosystem. This program

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No registration required. Program is located at the Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River on Saturdays and Sundays (except Dec. 8), 11 a.m. Admission is free.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Aug 18 - Aug 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Place emphasis on taking good care of the things you already own. A quick fling might be fun in the week ahead but be advised that important relationships started now could possibly run into a heartbreaking situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Thumb your nose at interruptions. Concentrate on maintaining business as usual and avoid slacking off during the week ahead. Use a combination of ingenuity and people skills to achieve your most worthwhile ambitions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be relentless about continuing to pursue your goals yet remain flexible. You may need to take a few detours. Even if you can’t steamroll over obstacles you needn’t completely abandon pet projects, hopes, or dreams.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Just go with what you know. When you show someone how to do something your knowledge is out in plain view.

You may inadvertently invite criticism if you are too sure of your infallibility in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tom Sawyer had a brilliant idea. If what you are doing looks like fun everyone else will want to be there by your side.

You could attract a bevy of devoted admirers that support your financial success in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will have all your little duckies lined up in a row as you demonstrate a flare for organization. Don’t let long hours tire you too much this week and remember to schedule in time to relax and recuperate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Defend important core beliefs and values. The law doesn’t honor exceptions to the rules, but you can make exceptions within your heart as the week unfolds. Demonstrate your appreciation for true blue partners.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fall back on family values this week. Nurture important relationships and be especially kind and generous to family members. Listen to your intuition when dealing with matters that could impact hearth and home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impress others with non-judgmental friendliness and keep the social ball rolling this week. Someone who is the epitome of honesty may be at the other end of the table when you engage in financial maneuvering.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Watch for the light bulbs that go off in your head as this week unfolds. A magazine, trade journal or even a conversation can give you the necessary inspiration to set important matters rolling merrily along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on friendly competition. A partner may need some encouragement but will eventually be enthusiastic about stretching a few muscles or going along for exercise. Avoid confrontations in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the upcoming week things may come to a head concerning a work-related issue. Take time to care for yourself by watching your diet, setting up routine dental visits, and getting exercise regimens in place.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Looking For Something Light But Satisfying From Your Grill? Put Hamachi On The Menu.

By Wolfgang Puck I love to travel, whether I’m relaxing on vacation with my wife and our sons or meeting with my chefs and business partners at my restaurants around the world. As the old saying goes, travel broadens the mind. In my line of work it also literally broadens my culinary horizons, exposing me to wonderful new ingredients and ways to cook.

Take the following recipe for grilled hamachi with grilled papaya and Southeast Asian vinaigrette. I was introduced to it back in 2001 when my team and I opened our branch of Spago that still delights guests at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui. And I still enjoy cooking the light combination of seared fish and tropical fruit to this day. In fact, it remains one of my favorite summer dishes.

It’s easy to understand why.

On a hot summer day, we’re all looking for food that taste fresh and light yet satisfies the hunger that easily builds up when you’re active outdoors. This recipe meets those needs.

The many people who have come to love sushi will be familiar with hamachi, the Japanese name for a fish known in English as yellowtail or amberjack; it is also sometimes misnamed yellowfi n tuna, but that is a different species. Regardless, the fish has a dense flesh that satisfies meat lovers with a mild, clean flavor that equally delights dedicated seafood fans and those wary of “fishy” fish.

You can fi nd hamachi in good seafood shops and supermarket fish departments; or feel free to substitute fresh tuna.

I’m happy to see that sushi’s popularity has convinced many people to enjoy certain fish cooked rare, because that’s the best way to prepare hamachi while keeping it moist and tender. During cool weather, you can pan-sear the fi sh for this recipe in a very hot skillet with a little bit of peanut oil; but, during outdoor cooking season, it makes perfect sense to fi re up the grill. That also makes it possible for you to grill the papaya, deliciously caramelizing its surface, to serve as both an accompaniment for the fish and as a colorful, flavorful addition to the vinaigrette dressing served as a sauce for the fi nal presentation.

Speaking of that dressing, you can fi nd the two key seasonings you may need for it - red chile-flavored oil and briny fish sauce, a flavor you’ll recognize from Thai and Vietnamese cuisine - in a well-stocked supermarket’s Asian foods aisle. With the vinaigrette’s aromatic combination of tangy, salty, sweet and herbal flavors, it adds so much to the dish; almost like an Asian salsa. In fact, you may fi nd yourself making it to serve with other grilled dishes all summer long!

GRILLED HAMACHI WITH GRILLED PAPAYA A ND SOUTHEAST ASIA N VINAIGRETTE Serves 4 as a main dish, 8 as an appetizer

For the grilled papaya: 1 large ripe but still slightly fi rm papaya 2 teaspoons Asian-style chile oil Kosher salt For the vinaigrette: 1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/3 cup (85 mL) peanut oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) sesame oil 3/4 cup (185 mL) diced grilled papaya 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125 mL) diced sweet yellow onion or red onion 3/4 cup (185 mL) peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper For the grilled hamachi: 1 large piece hamachi (yellowtail) fillet, about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preheat a charcoal or gas grill, or an indoor electric countertop grill or stovetop grill pan.

Meanwhile, start preparing the grilled papaya. Halve the papaya lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then peel each half with a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler or paring knife. When the grill is hot, brush each half all over with the chile oil and season lightly with salt. Grill both halves until brown grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning with grill tongs. Remove from the grill, and set aside to cool.

For the Southeast Asian vinaigrette, cut off and dice enough of the cooled papaya to make 3/4 cup (185 mL); cut the remaining papaya lengthwise into slices 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and set aside. In a large nonreactive mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce and soy sauce. Whisking continuously, drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil.

Stir in the diced papaya and as much onion as you like until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cucumber, mint, basil, sugar and white pepper; cover and refrigerate until serving.

For the grilled hamachi, drizzle the fish all over with peanut oil and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Grill directly over high heat until well-seared but still very rare, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Remove the fish from the grill, and cut crosswise into slices 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.

Arrange the fish slices overlapping on serving plates, and arrange the papaya slices around them. Spoon some of the vinaigrette over each portion, passing the rest at the table. Serve immediately.

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