The BRICK Times
Vol. 21 - No. 9
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Swan, Targeted For Being “Aggressive,” Now Living At Popcorn Park Zoo
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The swan family is the victim in this scenario, residents said.
Inside The Law Page 10
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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The story of Alfie the Swan began some time ago in the waterfront community of Seawood Harbor, when a jet skier hit a docked boat at night and blamed a swan, who he said had been chasing him. He reported that there was
an aggressive swan to the authorities. “We have RING video that shows that’s simply not true,” said Rochester Drive resident Irene Almeida. “There was no swan around.” The US Department of Ag r icult u re sent some field workers out to observe the male swan, (named Alf ie
─Photo courtesy Irene Almeida
by local residents) and they deemed the bird as aggressive and said it would be captured and euthanized. Over a dozen residents of Seawood Harbor organized to try and stop the euthanization of the swan since many said that the bird was just trying to protect its nest and its six cygnets
(swan babies). Almeida said she has seen jet skiers torment the bird by circling it at a high speed until he flaps his wings and screeches. “Then they video record it for fun,” she said from the end of her street where she gathered with a group of (Swan - See Page 4)
Lakehurst Naval Base Turns 100
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Sailor Govea Celestine, a logistics specialist seaman recruit, began her Navy career eight months ago, moving from Fort Worth, Texas to the Joint Base in the borough. She quickly realized she was working in a very historic place. This year marks the centen nial year for
L a kehu r s t a nd t he Lakehurst Naval Base. This milestone was recently celebrated near the famous Hangar 1. The facility’s place in aviation history is well known as the ‘airship capitol of the world.’ Lakehurst’s town symbol is the airship and it is synonymous with the Hindenburg disaster that occurred more than eight decades ago.
That tragedy, however, does not define a century’s worth of work and technological advancement. The recent celebration featured speakers and concluding with a special cake cutting ceremony. There were helicopters and jets on display and attendees were invited to explore Hanger 1 and the various attractions present inside.
Also present were USO, Red Cross, food tents, and military support groups. Representatives for Senator Bob Menendez (D NJ), Senator Donald Norcross (D-1st), and Congressman Ch ris Smith (R-4th) made presentations and Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari, Toms River Mayor and Navy veteran Maurice “Mo”
Hill spoke during the event along with Navy L a kehu r st H ist or ical Society President Carl “Mr. Lakehurst” Jablonsk i and Vice President Rick Zitarosa. Com mand Senior Chief Jeffery Jones Jr. who served as master of ceremonies for the event introduced Captain William Sherrod. (Base - See Page 2)
July 17, 2021
Officials: Vaccinations Still Needed
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There is no shortage of COVID-19 vaccine in Ocean County, and there is plenty to meet the demand, said public information officer for the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Brian Lippai. Attendance at the clinics are somewhat down at the moment as compared to when the vaccine first became available, he said, and said he attributes that to “summertime pandemic fatigue.” He said people who wanted the shot early on and were anxious to get vaccinated have it by now. “What we’re trying to do now is urge folks who are kind of on the fence to seriously look into getting vaccinated,” he said in a recent phone interview. “Do your homework - you’ll see that the vaccine is very safe and very effective. They help contain the spread, and ultimately it saves lives, and getting the vaccine lessens the severity of the disease,” Lippai said. “There are so many benefits.” The OCHD is also making a push to get college students vaccinated before they return to school this fall. The number of Ocean County residents getting their shots vary on a daily basis. The two mega-centers at RWJ Barnabas Arena at Toms River High School North and at (Covid - See Page 8)
Ocean Ice Palace To Close
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Goodbye Ocean Ice Palace. Ocean County will lose another iconic attraction when the Ice Palace closes at the end of this month. The township-based rink on Chambers Bridge Road was built in 1962 by Dr. Leon J. Dwulet whose daughter, Joan Dwulet, currently owns it. Published reports show the Ocean Ice Palace is managed by Raven and Andrew Barten; Raven is Joan Dwulet’s daughter. Rumors that the 13.34-acre property (Palace - See Page 12)
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