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By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Carl Block’s tenure as the longest serving county administrator in Ocean’s history comes to an end on August 31, although he’d hoped to stay on until at least the new year. Block’s now in the market for a new job.

Block, 71, became a

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Township Trap-Neuter-Return committee recently held their monthly meeti ng a nd d iscussed how “kitten season” could impact the community.

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─Photo courtesy Brick Township TNR Committee The TNR committee helps homeless cats by spaying/ neutering as well as vaccinating them. t e r-Re t u r n ( T N R) are released and re- volu nt e e r s shou ld c o m m i t t e e i s d e - turned back to their keep a watchful eye. signed to help home- colonies.

“Some of these cats less and free-roamJohn Talty Jr., who will reproduce seving cats by humane- is the chair man of er al t i mes a yea r. l y t r a p p i n g f e r a l the committee and So, the committee is c a t s fo r s p a y i n g / is a ret i re d Br ick gearing up for a busy ne ut e r i ng a s wel l Police officer, said se a son ,” Ta lt y Jr. as vaccinating and that during this time said. “Our mission e a r- t ip pi n g t h e m . cats reproduce more is to help people who A f t e r w a r d s , t h e y often and residents/ (Kitten - See Page 4)

Split GOP Argues Over Top County Job fixture in Ocean County politics decades ago.

He served as Stafford Township mayor for 26 years and was later elected to two terms as the Ocean County Clerk.

The then-Freeholder Board appointed Block as county administrator for his first three-year term in 2010.

Although Deputy Direc-

tor of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Virginia “Ginny” Haines and Commissioner Gary Quinn both said Block initially said he planned on retiring this year, Block said he has no recollection of the conversation. Instead, the outgoing county administrator said he asked for a new three-year appoint-

ment last November.

“I told them I decided I wanted to work longer and probably wouldn’t finish the three years,” shared Block. “I saw it as better for my family and me and the transition, as we should have been hiring people earlier to get them in for training.”

The request didn’t bode well with Quinn, who

was concerned Block could change his mind and continue to stay on through the entire threeyear extended term.

Quinn dismissed the proposal based on commitments made to other individuals and the quest to move forward in the name of progress.

“I have always said (GOP - See Page 5)

─ Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn There is still a lot of interest from the public for the proposed development.

By Judy meeting, residents and Smestad-Nunn other concerned citBRICK - A fifth Plan- izens who have been ning Board meeting attending the meetheld for a proposed ings - some wearing 59-home development “Save Breton Woods” on land owned by Visi- tee shirts and pins tation Roman Catholic got the opportunity to Church picked up right cross-examine Leanne where it left off from a R. Hoffman, the project previous meeting held engineer who testified (Roadways last month.

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$50K In Grants Given To Local Nonprofits

By Alyssa Riccardi BR ICK – Mayor John G. Ducey along with members of the Township Council have presented more than $50,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations that help those in need.

The money the Township receives is from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Com mu n it y Devel-

opment Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Services Program. Organizations can apply through the township to receive potential funding, then Brick distributes the money.

The funds will assist these groups in providing a wide variety of services to the public in the community.

“Being able to provide (Grants - See Page 10)

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Kitten:

Continued From Page 1 care for feral cats. We don’t want people just to feed the cats and think that’s the extent of anything that they can do for them. We realize from a financial basis some people may not be able to spend

the money or the time to take care of a cat that’s living in their back yard.”

The TNR committee restarted back in January of 2021. What was originally a nonprofit years ago has now reformed into something new. The committee receives funds from the township in order to provide a specialized veterinarian for the spaying/neutering.

Talty Jr. explained that besides the spaying/neutering, a big par t in the procedure is ear-tipping which involves trimming the cat’s ear allowing them to know whether that cat has been spayed/ neutered.

“Our mission is also to help people who want to have a colony, and have a colony in an area that doesn’t disturb others in the surrounding community,” Talty Jr. said. “The goal is for all the colonies to have cats that can’t reproduce. The challenge to that is not adding to the colony because if you get one cat that comes in and have a litter, and then that litter has a litter, before you know it you have a lot of cats.”

Talty Jr. said that over the past year and a half, more people have been coming to the committee to register feral cats. Cur rently, the committee has 281 cats represented in 41 different colonies within Brick Township.

“We continue to try to get as many cats as we can. We’re finding as we go along that our name is getting out there and that the Township recognizes these wonderful people who want to care for cats that in many cases don’t give them love and affection a regular cat would give. But they still want to care for them,” he said.

Talty Jr. further expressed his gratitude towards all the volunteers and how much they’ve impacted the community.

“Right now, we are very fortunate for the number of volunteers we have.

Our volunteers they do so much. The

spaying and the neutering we do is essential to the success of the program.

But it’s not compared to what these volu nteers put in, out of thei r ow n pocket and time. They’re all t r ying to keep the cat population in check,” he said.

“One caregiver has been doing this for about 15 yea rs. Ever y yea r her population has either gone down or stayed the same. And that’s exactly the ideal model we hope to replicate with ever ybody. Another volunteer helps find kittens homes so that they don’t go straight to a shelter,” Talty Jr. added.

The Brick Township TNR committee meets monthly at the Township Municipal Building located at 401 Chambers Bridge Road. For meeting dates and i n for mat ion about t he Tr ap Neuter Release Program, visit bricktownship. net/inde x.php/ boards- commissions/ trap-neuter-release-tnr-committee.

To make a donated or for more infor mation, contact John Talt y Jr. at 732-262-1079 or via email at jtalty@ twp.brick.nj.us.

“A cat that is spayed/neutered and fed daily, is a cat that most people don’t notice as a nuisance,” Talty Jr. said.

“Each time we trap a cat we have a positive impact.”

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Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for August Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change.

DATE

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Monday, August 1st

Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave.

2PM-6PM

Friday, August 5th

Jackson Library

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Monday, August 8th

Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave.

2PM-6PM

Friday, August 12th

Jackson Library

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Monday, August 15th

Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave.

2PM-6PM

Thursday, August 18th

Little Egg Harbor Library

10AM-1PM

Monday, August 22nd

Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave.

2PM-6PM

Friday, August 26th

Jackson Library

10AM-1PM

Wednesday, August 31st

Stafford Library

10AM-1PM

ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until further notice. The Pfizer vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and up.

The Moderna pediatric vaccine is available only for children ages 6 months—5 years.

Visit www.ochd.org to learn more about COVID vaccines & booster doses. Getting your COVID vaccine or booster is the best protection!

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Continued From Page 1 Carl does a fantastic job, and I truly believe he does a good job,” said Quinn. “Everybody does a good job – everybody’s replaceable. We’re looking right now to take and go into this future with this county and find people who will lead us there. We all agree on one thing – that (assistant administrator) Mike Fiure is definitely the guy to lead us in that direction.”

Block sat quietly on the dais with the commissioners as multiple supporters advocated for an extension of his time in office. The audience of approximately 100 people clearly identified as members of the Ocean County GOP, including a number of locally elected government officials.

“I will tell you the administrator has requested to keep him on in his current capacity as a holdover until January 1,” said Jack Kelly, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, as he opened the meeting for public comment. “After much discussion – and it was not unanimous (in Executive Session), the Board decided to make the new appointments effective September 1.”

Although Kelly said he wanted to give Block the extra four months because he’d done such a great job for so many years, the Director ultimately voted with his colleagues to approve Fiure’s contract start date to replace Block. Retired state trooper Tristan Collins will take on the role of Director of Management & Budget and move into Fiure’s role as Assistant County Administrator. Collins’ appointment comes with its share of controversy.

Kelly didn’t dispute Collins’ ability to take on the Director of Management & Budget position.

The Brick Times, July 30, 2022, Page 5 However, he questioned whether Collins was ready to step in as Assistant County Administrator. Kelly was the sole dissenting vote against Collins’ appointment for the latter role.

“Our comptroller Julie Tarrant also requested to be considered among the list of candidates (long after the process began),” Kelly revealed.

“It was my suggestion we appoint Julie Tarrant, but after much discussion, the majority of the board decided Tristan Collins was ready to be the assistant administrator now.”

Newly elected Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore spoke during the public session and referenced a letter he believed was hand-delivered to all of the commissioners.

Unfortunately, due to what appeared to be a miscommunication, Kelly and Block were the only ones to receive the correspondence signed by political figures in Brick, Manchester, Barnegat, Berkeley, Little Egg Harbor, Lacey, and Toms River.

All of the county leaders are Republican, although there has been division in the party lately.

Gilmore went on to tell the story of his March 16 appearance at the commissioners’ meeting when he came to discuss the change in leadership roles.

Newspaper articles led Gilmore to believe Block was stepping down. While he had no issues with Fiure assuming the administrator role, Gilmore had questions concerning the assistant administrator position.

“I asked if the position was advertised and was told no,” said Gilmore. “I asked if Tristan Collins was being considered for that position, and Commissioner Haines said she did not know if he was being considered.

“Unfortunately, I learned that a month prior a

handwritten note from Commissioner Haines was given to each of the commissioners recommending Tristan Collins as the deputy assistant and enclosing a copy of his resume,” Gilmore continued.

Haines doesn’t deny she made the recommendation to her colleagues. She’s known Collins for over 20 years, and when she learned he intended to retire from the state police, Haines asked him for his resume. She said Collins had experience in both managing budgets and administration.

“Someone leaked Tristan’s resume before it was ever approved,” shared Haines. “That’s illegal as certain things need to be redacted, and that wasn’t the case.”

Since Haines only distributed the resume to the other four commissioners with her handwritten note, she can’t help but wonder how Gilmore got his hands on both. Haines also expressed concerns that it appeared someone circulated Collins’ resume to others before the appointment was ever approved.

The theme ran consistently during the public comment session. People expressed their admiration for Block and then added accolades for Tarrant when they discovered she’d applied for the assistant administrator position.

Many accused the commissioners of malfeasance, referencing FBI investigations into hiring practices and patronage job awards. Interestingly, a number of the speakers hold government positions or have family members assigned to them.

“How do the commissioners, with a budget of approximately $480 million and 2,000 employees, think it is prudent and justify to their constituents hiring a person with no prior experience in public administration?” questioned Ruthanne Scaturro,

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newly elected Ocean County GOP Vice Chair “He (Collins) may be great in law enforcement, and maybe there’s a position for him in the sheriff’s department,” Scaturro continued. “This person will be a heartbeat away the top position in this county replacing the person that has kept the county fiscally conservative for so many years.”

Barnegat, on its own, had seven prominent members of its local GOP organization show up in opposition to the commissioner’s proposed actions. Many were past or present elected officials in the Southern Ocean County community.

“I rise today because I am weary, and I’m sick of the political climate that seems to be affecting this county,” said Barnegat resident Fred Rubenstein.

“What I am about to say does not impugn or doubt the integrity of any one commissioner. Rather, it relies on that integrity.

“What I’ve seen lately reminds me of Tammany Hall hooliganism,” Rubenstein continued. “I’m calling on Commissioner Haines to recuse herself from any further action until the charges that she has been served with have been adjudicated in a proper forum.”

Rubenstein later clarified he was specifically referring to claims Haines removed items and records from Ocean County GOP offices on the night of the chairmanship’s race. Haines doesn’t deny she was at Republican headquarters but insists she merely helped the outgoing executive director remove personal items.

“As the administrator in Barnegat, I can tell you that anytime there’s been a problem, Carl Block responds,” said Martin Lisella. “I’ve been in management three-quarters of my life…and to not give a loyal employee a requested extension

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial Districts Must Educate Staff On Prayer In Schools A recent Supreme Court decision – or more importantly the misinterpretation of it - is going to cost school districts a lot of money. They need to teach their staff what it means.

The case, of course, is Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District. I encourage you to read it for yourself. The decision is here: supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-418_i425.pdf Few people have read this 75page document themselves.

Instead, they are relying on Facebook to give them their opinion on it. And the misunderstanding of this decision is going to lead to a lot of chaos in the coming years.

The case stems from a football coach holding prayers with his players. He was suspended because his district was afraid of parents suing the district.

The court ruled that his religious beliefs are protected.

Here’s an important sentence from page 2: “The contested exercise here does not involve leading prayers with the team; the District disciplined Mr. Kennedy only for his decision to persist in praying quietly without his students after three games in October 2015.”

This is important because most of the media surrounding this case was about Kennedy leading students in prayer.

This is still not allowed and school employees need to be reminded of that. The Supreme Court made it very clear that they were only protecting the coach’s ability to pray by himself – not to involve students.

The confusion stems from the fact that Kennedy encouraged his players to pray with him.

Everyone thinks that the public prayers, where he invited his players, is what is being protected. But it’s not.

“Mr. Kennedy’s prayers represented his own private speech” the decision states.

School districts need to ask their lawyers to write a onepage description of what staff can and can’t do in relation to this new decision. Otherwise, we’re going to have a ton of lawsuits on our hands.

No matter where you stand on this decision, any public school

representative who conducts prayers with students invites lawsuits.

I imagine it’ll go like this: A teacher misunderstands the court case, asks the students to pray with him. For example, it’s saying grace before a Thanksgiving banquet in elementary school. He tells them that it’s their choice, and students don’t have to join. They take a few minutes away from class time for this.

A parent finds out and sues the district. The district, rather than going through a long court case they know they can’t win, pays a six-figure settlement.

You might say that it’s the child’s choice to join, and that’s true. But it ignores the fact that when an authority figure asks a child to do something, the children are put into a difficult position. Even if there’s no mention of punishment for saying “no,” the child will fear being mistreated by their superior and other students if they disobey.

Remember also, that your idea of religion is very different than others. Voodoo, for example, is recognized as an official religion in the United States.

Would you like your child to be led in a Voodoo ritual during home room? The Satanic Temple was granted tax-exempt status by the IRS. How about their rituals during halftime?

I chose these two specifically for shock value, to make you realize that if it’s good for the goose, it’s good for the gander.

If you allow one religion to do something, you have to allow all of them to do the same thing. I’m sure you can use your imagination to determine what kind of faith you wouldn’t want to see in the classroom.

But regardless of all the misinformation, teachers need to be educated here. They need to be given a simple, one-page paper that clearly states what they are allowed to do and what they’re not allowed to do. Then, they must sign it and turn it back in to administration so that the district can cover themselves in the event of a lawsuit.

Chris Lundy News Editor

GOP’s Van Drew And Smith Vote Against Women Again Republicans have again voted against women. In a House vote, all but 8 Republican members voted against saying that contraception is a right.

The other 195 Republicans voted against it. They feel that women don’t deserve a right to make decisions about their bodies.

Congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew voted against it, unsurprisingly. They have consistently voted against women so this is no surprise.

The bill was really simple.

All it said was that people have a right to this important and in some cases life-saving medicine.

Here are two things that Smith and Van Drew don’t believe, it comes straight from the bill: “Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people’s ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives.

“Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health.

Contraception is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy and many contraceptives are highly effective in preventing and treating a wide array of often severe medical conditions and decrease the risk of certain cancers.”

With women traveling across state lines to get these needed medications because they are

not allowed in some states, it’s more important now than ever to make sure it’s available to women everywhere.

When (Justice) Clarence Thomas said that the right to contraceptives should be reviewed, it should tell you just how serious this is. They want to take away birth control.

Just think how different your life would be without birth control?

Beverly Smith Penn Toms River

Don’t Be Fooled!

All of our current problems including high gas and food prices have been orchestrated by the Biden Administration.

The letter “Biden Solved the Baby Formula Shortage,” in the July 16th issue of the Manchester Times does not tell you that the baby-formula factory was closed in the fall of 2021, and it took the Biden Administration until spring of 2022 to implement solutions, which was after newborn babies had already died. To think that newborn babies in America did not have food, and died, is a travesty.

Don’t be fooled! Send a shockwave to Democrats by lighting a fire under the tush of Republicans and voting for each and every Republican in the November election. Keep something else in mind when voting - that Biden replaced the one million Americans who died of COVID with one million migrants in, literally, his first 3 months as President.

Marie Pellicano Manchester

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Tell The Real Story About Climate Crisis As someone who follows local and national news reports, I must tell you I am worried about the recent extreme heat and wildfires raging across the country.

I feel for people who lose their lives and livelihoods to extreme weather, and I’m scared that it’s only a matter of time until it directly hits me and my community.

Seeing headlines in local news outlets covering these climate disasters made me realize that most news stories show no connection between them and their main cause: fossil fuels.

This is dangerous, because many people will continue to refuse to see that longer, hotter, and deadlier summers are caused and perpetuated by the disastrous coal, oil, and gas projects - and the fossil fuel industry.

The science is clear – the longer we allow coal, oil, and gas companies to dig and burn, the worse the impacts of the climate crisis will be. With every fraction of a degree of warming, we’ll see and suffer more extreme heat, droughts, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.

But the fossil fuel industry continues to ignore these alerts and undermine our chances for a safer future, and CO2 emissions keep rising. We all know this is causing global heating, and resulting in extreme weather events, yet they keep digging, burning, and profiting, with zero accountability.

Climate impacts - like the recent heatwaves and wildfires - disproportionately affect people and communities who are already marginalized and disadvantaged.

People who did the least to cause the climate crisis suffer the worst from its impacts – they lose livelihoods, hope, and worse: their lives – while oil companies continue to hit record profits.

This is wrong on so many levels.

Local, regional, and national media have an important role to play - and a moral obligation to tell the whole truth. It’s time to make one thing about extreme weather

very clear: it’s not a “crisis” that just happens to us - it’s a crime, and the fossil fuel industry is to blame. And saying it once isn’t enough.

Media has an important job to do to turn the tide of public opinion, and help the world avoid the worst of the climate impacts.

Please tell the REAL story about the climate crisis.

Gregory A. Clewell Bayville

Roe Overturn Is Frightening I find the recent overruling of Roe vs. Wade chilling.

If the government can force one not to have an abortion the next step is the ability to force you to have an abortion. This has been applied in other countries to diminish population “for the good of the national economy.”

Forcing a woman to bear a child is a form of body ownership which is slavery and illegal in America.

The reason abortion is not mentioned in the Constitution is because it is common sense and considered unneeded. It also doesn’t mention the right to pick your nose in public, but no matter how distasteful to others you can do so freely.

It is ironic that the political party that is founded on the belief of smaller government involvement now advocates government monitoring the very use of our bodily functions.

I personally chose not to abort during any of my pregnancies but thank God I had that choice. No one could force me not to abort or to abort at their whim.

My children knew they were wanted.

We could be on the verge of an Orwellian society. Don’t let this happen! There are reasonable adjustments that can be made to this law.

Women and doctors should freely choose whether or not to involve themselves in an abortion.

We are an intelligent and informed society for the most part. Trust in the judgement of the people, not politically motivated panels.

Elsie De Pasquale Toms River

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Unemployment Rate Steady At 3.9% As Job Growth Continues From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Preliminary estimates produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show total nonfarm wage and salary employment in New Jersey increased by 9,800 jobs in June to reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,212,800. Over the first six months of the year, New Jersey employers have added 96,000 jobs, for an average monthly gain of 16,000.

The state has now recovered 717,000 nonfarm jobs, or about 98 percent of the number lost in early 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, June’s private-sector employment (3,629,900) now exceeds the pre-pandemic level recorded in February 2020 (3,621,300) by 8,600 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent in June.

Based on more complete reporting from employers, the previously released total nonfarm employment estimates for May were revised higher by 3,900 jobs to show an over-the-month (April – May) increase of 10,600. Preliminary estimates had indicated an over-the-month gain of 6,700 jobs. The state’s May unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 percent.

In June, employment increases were recorded in five out of nine major private industry sectors. Sectors that recorded employment increases were leisure and hospitality (+7,600); trade, transportation, and utilities (+4,200); education and health services (+3,800); manufac-

turing (+1,600); and other services (+400). Sectors that recorded decreases were financial activities (-2,700); professional and business services (-2,600); construction (-2,200); and information (-500). Over the month, public-sector employment increased by 200 jobs.

Preliminary BLS data for July will be released on August 18, 2022.

Technical Notes: Estimates of industry employment and unemployment levels are arrived at through the use of two different monthly surveys.

Industry employment data are derived through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey, a monthly survey of approximately 4,000 business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides estimates of employment, hours, and earnings data broken down by industry for the nation as a whole, all states and most major metropolitan areas (often referred to as the “establishment” survey).

Resident employment and unemployment data are mainly derived from the New Jersey portion of the national Current Population Survey (CPS), a household survey conducted each month by the U.S. Census Bureau under contract with BLS, which provides input to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program (often referred to as the “household” survey).

Both industry and household estimates are revised each month based on additional

information from updated survey reports compiled by the BLS. In addition, these estimates are benchmarked (revised) annually based on actual counts from New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law administrative records and more complete data from all New Jersey employers.

Effective with the release of January 2018 estimates, the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program has converted

to concurrent seasonal adjustment, which uses all available estimates, including those for the current month, in developing seasonal factors. Previously, the CES program developed seasonal factors once a year during the annual benchmark process. For more information on concurrent seasonal adjustment in the CES State and Area program, see bls.gov/sae/seasonal-adjustment/.

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Elks Pool Team Wins 1st Place

BRICK – A local billiards team plays for the American Poolplayers Association APA Jersey Shore. Their home base is out of the Brick Elks Lodge #2151.

“Our team plays for the Division of Ocean County South - Spring Season 2022. Our team won 1st place, out of all the divisions our team had the most wins! We automatically advanced to the final tournament called the LTC, which was held on June 11th & 12th. Our team was undefeated in the tournament, all 5

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“Because of this we all won a trip to Las Vegas, NV to play in the APA World Pool Championships being held from August 4-14th at the Westgate in Las Vegas, a Nationwide Tournament.”

Team members are as follows: Captain Lisa Manetta, Angelo Manetta, Kenny Healey, Rich Crisonino, Martin Bradley, Edwina Raney, George Evanchik and Frank Pellitteri.

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Continued From Page 5 of six months is a disgrace in plain English.

“Have any of you had f ive bosses before? It’s not easy,” Lisella continued. “Com missioners are like all other politicians. I was deputy mayor.

We have egos…it’s not right that you now t reat him (Block) like this.”

In the end, the elected count y off icials didn’t listen to their new par t y b o s s o r t h o s e w h o a s ke d t h e m t o reconsider the upcomi ng person nel changes.

Though Block himself later shared he intentionally remained neut ral in the Ocean Count y Republican Chairman’s race, the same did n’t appear valid for those who expressed outrage to the gover ning body. Their alignme nt s e e me d t o d i r e c t ly c or r elat e

to Gilmore’s objections in speaking to the com missioners. Not ably, the O c e a n C ou nt y C om m i s sione r s e n dorsed Gilmore’s opponent, Sher iff M ich a el M a s t r o n a r d y, t o le a d t h e Count y GOP organization The Ocean Count y Com missioners u l t i m a t el y u n a n i m o u sl y a p p r ove d a t h ree -yea r cont ract for Assist a nt Count y Administ rator Michael J. Fiure to replace Block in the leadership seat. Off icials also appointed count y newcomer Tr isti n J. Colli ns as Director of Management & Budget and Assistant Count y Administ rator for the same term. Both appointments become effective on September 1, 2022.

The Republican party remains clearly divided in Ocean Count y.

“We have our differences, but I need t o ge t p e o ple t o ove r c o m e t h e m ,” Gilmore subsequently acknowledged.

“We have to work now to bring the par t y together.”

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Grants:

Continued From Page 1 these organizations with CDBG funds is a privilege and honor for the Council and myself,” Mayor Ducey said. “We know just how hard every single one of these organizations work to make a positive impact on people’s lives. We are grateful of their efforts and thankful that we have the opportunity to pass these funds to them and support them in their missions.”

This year, the Township granted a total of $54,438 to these local nonprofit organizations. Ducey encouraged residents to support these organizations.

“The organizations we are supporting rely greatly on volunteers and donations. I encourage all residents that are able to consider volunteering for one of these groups or to make a donation. Your contribution will be used to make a difference in people’s lives,” he said.

The following organizations received grants: Providence House $10,000: Provides a wide variety of services related to preventing domestic violence and assisting its victims.

Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County/Meals on Wheels $5,000: Provides nutritious meals to homebound elderly in their own homes. The program also serves meals daily to seniors at the Brick Township Senior Center on Adamston Road.

Church of the Visitation $3,000: Hosts community lunch on the third Wednesday of each month. Lunches are free and available from 12 to 1 p.m.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County $3,500: Provides a safety net program for Brick Township residents who face becoming homeless.

Ocean’s Harbor House $3,500: Provides free short-term shelter and crisis intervention for male and female youth ages 10 to 17.

Any youth who is homeless, has runaway, been thrown away or abused, or is otherwise in need of immediate intervention may find help 24 hours a day at this safe haven.

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey $3,500: Provides volunteers to assist elderly with simple daily tasks enabling them to live, with dignity, where they are

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Church of the Epiphany $3,000: Volunteers provide counseling to those in need to manage housing expenses and provide financial assistance to cover food, clothing, utilities and rent.

CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Count ies $3, 50 0: Provides t rai ned telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours a day. They offer free conf idential crisis intervention, information on available resources and referral to community services.

Dot t ie’s House $3,0 0 0: Provides t ra nsit ional housi ng for v ict i ms of domestic violence and their children.

These grant funds will help offset the operati ng costs for the t ransitional housing facility.

T he A rc , O c e an Cou nt y Chap ter $3, 500: Advocates for, provides supports and empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, ensuring they are accepted and valued as citizens of our community. The Arc does this through vocational, recreational, family suppor t, residential, transpor tation and primary medical care programs.

Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of America $3,000: They serve more than 6,000 young people in four Jersey Shore counties: Atlantic, Ocean, Southeast Burlington and Ocean City in Cape May County. It is among the largest youth serving organizations in the state of New Jersey led by approximately 2,000 volunteers.

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Brick Morning Rotary Club $3,000: The funds will be used for their Shore Movement food drive.

True Vine Community Services, Inc. $1,938: Provides necessary resources to create a positive impact on the community through helping abused women, prisoner re-entry, and combating juvenile delinquency through counseling, t r ai n i ng, me nt or i ng, g u id a nce a nd education.

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How Olive Oil Improves Pain And Neuropathy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

And as I was sautéing the pupusas in olive oil for lunch today, my mind wandered to the medicinal benefits of this incredible oil. The focus of today’s article is on how olive oil could help small fiber neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy. It’s a mild, but still very useful benefit of “oleuropein” which is derived from olives.

Here are some fun facts about olive trees and olive oil. Did you know 1 olive tree can live for approximately 500 years?

Olive oil is actually a “fruit juice” and it’s squeezed out of the olive fruit. Did you know that “cold pressed” means the olive oil was never heated and this is desirable?

Heating the oil will destroy the health benefits. Beauty junkies will be amused that the first eyeshadow was made using ground-up charcoal and olive oil!

People in Greece live a long time. Everyone knows the Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest in the entire world! I wonder if it’s because people who reside in Greece tend to consume about 5 gallons of olive oil per year from their diet! They are some of the longest-living human beings on planet Earth. Compare that with US citizens who on average consume only 6 cups annually. But back to neuropathy, since that is the point of my article.

Sadly, we’re seeing neuropathic pain and small fiber neuropathy increasing at a faster pace due to the use of certain vaccinations, and the viral infection itself.

People are aging, which is another risk factor, and then we have an epidemic of diabetes. So any information about reliev-

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Even if it’s as simple as olive oil!

It reduces pro-inflammatory (pain-causing) cytokines. This collectively means that the fruit juice we call “olive oil” can help reduce neuro-inflammation! It’s hard to study neuropathy in animals, but scientists figured out a way. Researchers literally poisoned rabbits with a chemical called alloxan (the same constituent associated with refined white flour) and then the rabbits got high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which then leads to neuropathy. That was the point of the alloxan, to induce diabetes so they could study the impact of giving them oleuropein, which is found in olive oil. They did exactly that over 16 weeks and found significant benefits by reducing oxidative stress.

Here are a few cautions: Supplementing with excessive amounts of oleuropein can reduce blood pressure and blood sugar, and if you’re taking medications for those conditions, then the effect can be exacerbated. Olives are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and pistachios in case you have allergies to any of those.

I bet you want to cook with olive oil now.

Cooking with olive oil is fine as long as the temperature is low, or medium. It has a low smoke point which means you can’t cook with it on high. I think this is a very important point and one that is frequently overlooked. Supplements of olive leaf extract are widely available too. For a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com

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Unlike public comment, which allows each person from the public five minutes to speak at the mic, there was no time limit placed on the public’s cross-examination of the engineer during this Planning Board meeting, which lasted over three hours.

Many of the questions concerned the porous roadways planned for the development, which Hoffman said has never been used for this purpose in New Jersey.

She proposed the porous roadways after getting comments from township Planning Board consultants, who were critical of the original stormwater management plan that called for 72 individual bio-basins on the site located between building lots.

In order to be in full compliance with the township’s stormwater management requirements, Hoffman came back with a revised plan that called for four largescale infiltration basins coupled with the permeable roadway material.

Resident William Chandler asked about Hoffman’s lack of experience using the porous pavement.

Hoffman said that many engineers are using the porous pavement for the first time since the NJ Department of Environmental Protection [NJDEP] recently updated their green infrastructure requirements.

The developer’s attorney John Giunco said that for three years, the NJDEP has been developing the rules, which partly resulted in the recommendation for the use of porous pavement for stormwater management.

“Everyone’s working through the new [DEP] rules as their policies get imple-

mented,” said Planning Board attorney Harold Hensel. “It’s not unique here… the applicant’s engineer’s experience in porous pavement is limited, as is the experience of every engineer in New Jersey.”

Resident Richard Strepparava asked what the life expectancy is of porous pavement as opposed to traditional roads.

Hoffman said that if the roadways are maintained - which includes vacuuming and power washing them four times a year - their life expectancy is 15 to 25 years.

The porous roadway needs preventive maintenance since sediment can clog the surface, she said. Furthermore, the use of sand and salt mixes used during snow and ice can cause clogging. Care must also be used during plowing.

The developer will maintain the roads for the first two years, Hoffman added.

After that, the township’s Department of Public Works would be responsible for their upkeep along with all the other township roads.

Resident Nancy Williams asked if the site would create runoff onto the surrounding, existing homes. “Will the site be elevated?” she asked.

Hoffman said the contrary is true. “The site is almost like a bowl, and it will take the runoff from other properties, including Laurel Avenue,” she said. “We are not building higher.”

After the residents completed their cross-examination of Hoffman, township engineer Elissa Commins noted that Hoffman said the roadway plan was in compliance with Brick’s Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS).

“What pavement section does this comply with?” Commins asked. “It does not comply with RSIS for roadway design.”

“That’s your statement,” Hoffman replied.

The next Planning Board meeting for the application will be held on Monday, August 22 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.

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Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Former Getty #56294 592 Route 70 Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey (Block 685/ Lot 9) NJDEP Preferred Identification # 005937 July 30, 2022 In accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations for “Notification and Public Outreach”, Getty Properties Corp. (Getty) herein provides information relating to the environmental investigative and remedial activities being conducted at the above referenced Site.

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – Sadly, Jack Black’s owner passed away and no family member was able to take him in. He is now 12 years old and looking for a new home.

He was adopted from the Jersey Shore Animal Center back in 2013 and has lived as an only pet during that time. We always have a lifetime commitment to our animals, but it’s so sad that this poor boy has to be living back in a cage after being in a home for so many years. He is so cute and a vocal boy (with a raspy little meow) who loves to play with shoelaces. He is calm and enjoys naptime. Please open your heart to a senior pet....they are so deserving.

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BRICK – Brick Elks Lodge #2151will b e i nvolve d i n t he Nat ion a l Nig ht Out Against Crime, taking place on Tuesday, August 2, at Winward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Avenue. This event starts at 5 p.m.

The Brick Elks Drug Awareness Program committee will be joining the

Brick Police Department’s celebration of their 50th anniversary.

“We will be handing out free hot dogs to the community! Bring your children and the family and have a fun night!”

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Around The Jersey Shore Pickleball Fundraiser For NJ Special Olympics

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Police Local PBA 71 is proud to announce their first Pickleball Fundraiser. Their goal is to raise money for the NJ Special Olympics!

The tournament will be held at Pine Park (500 Country Club Drive) in Lakewood Township at 9:30 a.m. on August 21. It will be a two-person, double elimination tournament with trophies for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place teams.

The entry fee is $50 per team and they are hosting 32 teams. Signups are first come first serve. A list will be generated in the order emails were received to create a backup list for cancellations.

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1. Team name 2. Names of the two people participating 3. Short size for each participant 4 Method of Payment: cash at the event; mail a check/money-order to the PBA at: Lakewood PBA Local #71 231 3rd Street Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Herder Herder BBQ has graciously offered to serve food at this event and donate all of their proceeds to the Special Olympics.

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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items Wanted 2013 Cadillac CTS - 1 owner, excellent condition. Only 16,000 miles.

Asking $19,000. Call 732-948-9381 or 732-477-1778, make offer.

(33) 2007 Buick Lacrosse CX - Silver.

Auto. 6 cyl. 55,000 miles. New tires. Inspection 6/24. Needs parking brake cable. Car sold as is. $6,500. 848-986-0839.

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Real Estate Window Looking To Purchase Home - in Surrey Downs in Freehold. Will pay up to $255,000.

Call Gail 732-678-3880.

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Seeking Home SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com.

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For Sale Meigi Adult Electric Tricycle Bike - All accessories. Brand new, driven less than one mile. $1,300 firm. 609-342-4378 (32)

Items For Sale For Sale Mattress Firm - “Split King” adjustable bed. Eighteenmonths-old. Many features with individual remote controls. Can also be used as individual twin beds. $1,250.

Call Alicia 646-872-6317. (33) Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - Like new. Sizes L-XL. 2 bottoms, 4 tops $7 each. Other size L clothes.

Call 732-295-3284.

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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items.

Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365.

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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 ) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Help Wanted Manicurist/Nail Tech -Experienced manicurists to work full or part time in busy hair/nail salon. Please call Arleen at 862-324-5914.

(33) AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River.

Please call 201-306-6839.

(39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) 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) Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(22) P/T Help Wanted Cleaning - Couple mornings a week. 2-3 Saturdays a month (Sat. til September). Must have reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License. Pet friendly. Call Donna 732-330-5916.

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CHEAP PAINTING Done RITE Free est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678.

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LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect.

MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area.

Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PET SITTER - My home Reasonable rates, caring, patient. You supply everything. Must meet pet & owner prior. Call 201-519-4659.

(33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

(19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322.

(36) Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31) Absolute best home improvements! "Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave.

Call Brien 732-850-5060.

(28) PET SITTER My Home - Reasonable rates. MUST meet pet prior and pet MUST have current inoculations. Call 201-519-4659.

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Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome.

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Around The Jersey Shore It’s Baby Season - Wildlife Nesting In Your Home

Renee Thomaier Retired NJ Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator JERSEY SHORE – Is there wildlife nesting in your home? This is typically because a mother is looking for a place to birth and raise her babies.

Unfortunately with so much habitat destruction – trees being removed, lawns and shrubs transitioning to pavement - there are little choices for mothers seeking a nesting place. If you decide to

remove trees or shrubs from your property, consider replacing them. Wildlife is less likely to nest in your home if they can find a ‘natural’ nesting place.

To help deter wildlife from entering your chimney, install a chimney cap. They are inexpensive and will discourage a variety of wildlife species from coming to stay with you. Periodically check and replace rotting wood, damaged shingles, close up entry areas into your home. Soffits and dryer vents

are favorite nesting places for starlings.

If desperate enough, you might encounter wildlife nesting in your garage or shed. This happens because doors are left open or there are weak areas in the structure allowing even the smallest animals to take up residence. Obviously limit access to these structures when you’re not around and periodically check and repair the weak areas.

Should you realize you have mother and babies

living in your home, leave them alone. Contact a professional for help. There are humane ways to remove the animals.

Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution. Should you require assistance, I am happy to help. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

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Photo Of The Week

Tourism season is alive and well at the Jersey Shore. This stunning drone photo of the Seaside Heights Beach and Boardwalk was sent in by the Seaside Heights Fire Department. Amazing! Want a chance to win tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure or a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? Email your summer shore pictures to photos@

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Fundraising Car Show TOMS R I V ER - T he Toms R iver Lions Club is holding a “Mane Event” C a r, Tr u ck , a n d C ycle Sh owd ow n f rom 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sat urday, Aug ust 6 at the Pizza Hut located at 211 Route 37E in Toms River. Regist ration begins at 8:30 a.m. Rain date

is Aug ust 7.

Trophies will be awarded during this judged show. There will also be vendors, food and beverages, giveaways and a 50/50.

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Send your community events to news@jerseyshoreonline.com

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NJ’S TOP COMEDY CLUB!

Order tickets online: unclevinniescomedyclub.com

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38 Olympics venue 40 It tops a king 41 Riyadh resident 42 Pooh’s Hundred __ Wood 43 Show gratitude to 45 Squealer 46 Regardless of how things go 49 Phoenix MLB team, on scoreboards 50 New Look designer 51 U.S. Presidents, so far 53 Deprived (of) 56 Broke bread 58 Machu Picchu builder 62 Where a puppy may learn the starts of 17-, 29- and 46-Across 65 Stretched tight 66 Capital of Peru 67 2000s “American Idol” judge Abdul 68 Syringe, briefly 69 Throwaway part of a cherry

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 30 - aug 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show off your best ideas but do not spend time defending them to anyone committed to misunderstanding.

Put extra money in a savings account. The week ahead offers you a chance to improve your home or be generous toward family.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid arguments, but if they occur, rest assured that there may be a time later in the week ahead to rectify the situation and put things right. Intense and passionate choices may earn a high-five from an avid admirer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Extravagance of thought and deed isn’t enough to fulfill your heart.

Don’t put your signature on any documents until later in the week. Your hard-earned cash is much too precious to squander on emotional purchases.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An astute mind sees opportunities, not obstacles. You can find resourceful ways to turn a profit and negotiate better terms, Money might burn a hole in your pocket today, but love could burn in your heart as the week passes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Every hour moves you closer to the culmination of your dreams. Be smart when wisdom is required and enthusiastic when passion is needed in the week to come. Be on the alert for opportunities and offers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do something that shows off your ability to work well with others. You likely are a strong, but fair and kindhearted competitor. There might be moments in the coming week when your timing and thoughtfulness is impeccable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not find the word “impossible” in your dictionary during the week ahead. Avoid friction with your friends by being especially tolerant and open-minded.

Spread joy to make your dreams come true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To make money you must be practical; love and relationships are not so predictable. In the week ahead use discernment to handle purchases but banish preconceived expectations when spending time with a partner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be patient because the person you love is doing the best they can. By the end of the week, your judgment may be much improved, and you might very well be given an opportunity to make your dreams come true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner or loved ones could be overly emotional at times, but you will likely be gratified by their loyalty. It might be wise to investigate your options for retirement funds or insurance protection as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pledge to achieve at least one of your goals and you should be able to accomplish it. By the end of the week, you could be in a much better position to ask the boss for a promotion or ask for a favor from a friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you work hard and focus on sensible plans and clever strategies, your expectations should be met. Consult with a professional adviser such as an accountant or doctor nearer the end of the week if needed.

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A HANDFUL OF INGREDIENTS TRANSFORM INTO THE MOST PERFECT, CREAMY, CHEESY PASTA

By America’s Test Kitchen

BEST - EVER PASTA WITH BUT TER AND PARMESAN CHEESE Serves 1 to 2

2 quarts water 4 ounces fettuccine or other long-strand pasta 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Pinch pepper (optional) 1. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add pasta and salt.

Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente (tender but still a bit chewy), 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Turn off heat. Transfer 1/4 cup cooking water to a liquid

measuring cup. Drain pasta in a colander. Return drained pasta to the now-empty saucepan.

3. Add cheese, butter, and 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking water to the saucepan with the pasta. Return the saucepan to low heat.

4. Toss and stir constantly to combine, about 30 seconds.

Turn off heat, cover saucepan, and let pasta sit for 1 minute.

5. Toss and stir pasta constantly again until sauce thoroughly coats pasta and cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. (If the sauce is too thick, thin as needed with remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time.)

6. Transfer pasta to a bowl.

Sprinkle with extra cheese and pepper (if using). Serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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