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August 6, 2022

Town Fights Against “Restrictive” Liquor Rules

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body recently expanded the areas of town where breweries could operate, and at least one is scheduled to open at the site of a former r e s t a u r a n t s u p pl y store on Route 88, where Icarus Brewing will relocate from its current location in the Lakewood

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Under the new NJ Division of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) regulations, Icarus and other breweries would not be allowed to go to off-site festivals, and they would be limited to 52 private parties a year, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the July 26 council meeting.

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-Photo courtesy League President Mike Desmond The team won the District 18 title, moving them up to the NJ Section 3 Championship Tournament.

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – After a long six-day tournament, the Brick Little League 10-Year-Old All Stars earned second place

in the NJ Section 3 Championship Tournament.

On July 6, the Brick 10-Year-Old All Stars were crowned NJ Dis-

trict 18 Champions after defeating Toms River Little League 3-1. They entered into t he C h a mpion sh ip Tournament with high

energy and ready to succeed.

The young team has been keeping viewers’ attention with their (League - See Page 4)

Vintage Boat Show Sails Into Huddy Park

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – Crosby Stills & Nash released their memorable hit song “Wooden Ships” in 1969. Decades before, at least one of the vintage boats on display at Huddy Park last week came into existence.

In the lyrics, boating

on easy waters is a metaphor for getting along despite differences.

Likewise, the vintage boat show sponsored by the Toms River Seaport Society brought together people from all walks of life.

Judy Nichols brought her boat here from New Gretna. She couldn’t say enough about her

classic wooden Hibbard displayed on the Huddy Park lawn.

“Creeky is a 1940 Hibbard and was built in Mantoloking,” said Nichols. “She’s probably the only Hibbard left.”

Nichols said she was rowing around in a canoe when she saw (Boat - See Page 12)

-Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Toms River Seaport Society hosted the Vintage Boat Show at Huddy Park.

Residents Will Be Able To Recycle Clothing

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Do you have a pile of clothes that you no longer wear or need?

Well now is the time to clean out your closet!

Mayor John G. Ducey has announced the Township’s partnership with Helpsy providing a free and easy home pickup for locals to recycle their clothes.

The company has partnered with several municipalities and organizations throughout 11 states with the goal of keeping clothes out of landfills by collecting unwanted clothing and other textiles.

Last year, Helpsy obtained nearly 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills through a mixture of clothing drives, home pickups, thrift store partners and clothing receptacles.

“Helpsy’s mission is to keep clothes out of the trash,” said Dan Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Helpsy. “We are dedicated to changing the way people think about clothing recycling while adhering to the highest level of social and environmental performance.”

Textile waste is the (Recycle - See Page 4)

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excellent pitching, great defense and clutch hitting. This combination shows how much of a bright future these players have.

“The core of the team has been playing together since they were seven years old.”

Manager Jason Burgess said. “The kids have been working hard since January when we started hitting clinics, winter workouts and bullpen sessions. Our message has not changed in four years, and we expect winning results on and off the field. Everyone knows they have a job to do whether it be get-on-base, bunt runners over, hit runners in, get ahead in pitch counts and supporting each other.”

After winning the District 18 title, the team moved on to the NJ Section 3 Tournament which was hosted by Brick Little League on the team’s home field this year.

In the Tournament, Brick Little League joined four other District Champion Little Leagues, which included: South Wall Little League (D11), Sunnybrae Little League (D12), Two River Little League West (D19) and Clark Little League (D10).

On July 16 and 17, the Double Elimination Section Tournament began with all teams competing.

Brick unfortunately started the tournament off with a loss. Their first game against Two River West ended at 0-10, sending Brick to the Loser’s Bracket.

However, this loss didn’t stop the team from bringing the heat in their next games.

Brick’s next game on July 19 brought them their first victory in the Tournament, defeating Sunnybrae 15-0. Brick proceeded to score a second win, beating South Wall 11-1 on July 20.

After these two games, Brick faced Two River West in the Championship Series.

Two River West had been undefeated in the Tournament so far.

On July 22, Brick started off the first Championship with five straight doubles in the first inning, taking an early lead.

Starting pitcher Jacob Booker threw for nearly four innings with two earned runs and five strikeouts. Max Steinhandler hit

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Continued From Page 1 fastest growing waste stream in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Textile waste also occupies about 5% of all landfill space.

“We are excited to begin this partnership with Helpsy and I am confident that the residents of Brick Township will support this team effort to keep unwanted textiles from filling our local landfills,” Mayor Ducey said. “In addition to the environmental benefits, reducing the amount of material that we put into landfills saves tax dollars.”

Municipalities must pay at the county landfill per ton that they ship there. That’s why towns work toward spreading the

a two-run home run in the third inning.

Pitcher Ryan Guarda closed out the game pitching for almost two innings. This secured the team an 8-4 win, moving Brick into the Championship Final on July 23.

During the Championship Final, Brick fell short to Two River West, who defeated them 4-8.

Brick had an exciting run and they landed themselves second place in the NJ Section 3 Championship Tournament. The offense was led by Max Steinhandler who had 20 hits, batted .645 with three home runs and 25 RBIs combined in both the District and Section Tournaments. Starting pitchers Anthony Fornoro and Jacob Booker had a combined 53 strikeouts and a combined 3.03 ERAs this summer.

“We are all excited about what is to come with this team in the years to come and appreciate all of the support in the Brick Community. It was great seeing all the support from friends and family that came out to the games being the host site for the Section Tournament,” League President Mike Desmond said. “The League had great performance all around this All-Star Tournament including a Senior League District & Section Banner; and 2 Runner Up Tournament Performances in our younger age groups with our 8U and 7U Tournament Teams. There is certainly a buzz at our complex with competitive and fun youth baseball.”

Brick Little League 10-Year-Old All Star Roster: Jacob Booker Jake Burgess Brandon Cicchetto Brendan Desmond Anthony Fornoro Layla Goode Ryan Guarda Nate Iannuzzelli Jayden Jaycox Matteo LaTorre Danny MacInnes Max Steinhandler Nick Tronio Coaching Staff: Manager Jason Burgess Coach Josh Guarda Coach Dan MacInnes Coach Dylan Jaycox

word about recycling.

Brick Township has become the 23rd town to partner with Helpsy, providing a free home pickup service. In addition, Brick joins Toms River as the second municipality in New Jersey in making it as easy as possible for residents to responsibly dispose of their unwanted clothing.

Pickups in Brick begin August 19 and will take place weekly on Fridays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. To recycle bagged and clean clothing, residents can sign up at helpsy.co/ bricknj or can call 1-800-244-6350.

For more information about Brick’s Recycling Programs and Helpsy’s municipal partnerships, residents can contact the Brick Townships Department of Public Works at 732-451-4060 ext. 4066 or visit helpsy.co.

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Continued From Page 1 The ABC has also placed restrictions on the type of TV shows the breweries can have on and the music they can play. They would not be allowed to sell coffee or non-alcoholic beverages, the mayor said, not even water or soda.

During the meeting, the governing body voted on and passed a resolution in opposition of these special conditions on limited brewery licenses.

Liquor licenses haven’t been changed in the state since right after prohibition when New Jersey instituted their overall liquor licenses, so they are ver y rest rictive, said Mayor Ducey, who serves as the chairman of the NJ League of Municipalities Liquor License Task Force.

“As we all know, you can’t go into a 7-Eleven or a Wawa to buy beer and wine like you can in other states,” he said during the meeting.

There are also no licenses for just wine and beer, so it is not available in many restaurants, which the mayor called “old-fashioned.”

“The state is trying to revamp everything through the League of Municipalities…we’re tr ying to revamp the entire thing, starting from scratch,” he said. “It’s a huge, huge undertaking.”

Liquor licenses in the state are based on population, so there are more liquor licenses issued in larger, more popu-

The Brick Times, August 6, 2022, Page 5 lous norther n municipalities. “ T h e n e ve r yo n e e l s e i s l i m i t e d arou nd the state. Dow n here in the south, where we didn’t have as many people back then, nobody’s grandfathered in,” the mayor said. “You have a certain number and then that’s it.”

The result is, new restaurants who want to obtain a liquor license can’t get one, he said. And even if one becomes available, they can cost up to $700,000.

T he resolution passed du r i ng the meeting deals specif ically with breweries, which is a relatively new business. “[Icarus] did ask if we would be in favor of opposing some of the new rules that came out by the ABC, so this resolution opposes the NJ Division of ABC limitations on brewery licenses under the licensed conditions craft breweries are limited to on-site as well as off-site activities,” Mayor Ducey said.

“Anybody with a liquor license - we’re not tr ying to cut you out by having brewer ies, but we wa nt to have a n overall place for people to enjoy themselves,” he said.

A liquor license that was previously sold to Corrado’s has become available since the food retailer never completed the required paper work. They had been evicted from the Laurel Square shopping center for nonpay ment of rent.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, August 9 at 7 p.m.

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The future home of Icarus Brewing will be where the restaurant supply store used to be on Route 88.

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Facebook, Twitter Urged To Fight Disinformation Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was joined by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in calling on the CEOs of Meta, Twitter, and Telegram to substantially increase efforts to moderate content by Russian state media services

RT en Español and Sputnik Mundo – the cornerstone of the Kremlin’s Spanish language disinformation and propaganda system – as Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine rages on.

The senators’ call comes against the backdrop of persistent and growing efforts by Russia to target the Western Hemisphere through information operations, particularly through Spanish-language disinformation, with a goal to spread falsehoods about Putin’s actions in Ukraine, polarize societies, and ultimately undermine democratic governance in the region.

“As Putin’s regime takes increasingly draconian measures to prevent its own citizens from accessing the truth, by blocking social media and stamping out any remaining semblance of independent media in the country, Russian state media continues to exploit the platform provided by [Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Telegram] to amplify and export its lies abroad,” the senators wrote. “[D] isinformation campaigns by Russian state media’s Spanish-language outlets targeted at Latin American and Caribbean audiences regularly reach Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, directly harming our national interests.

We are deeply concerned by reports that

the operations and reach of such outlets have only increased amid Putin’s actions in Ukraine.”

The senators also called on the platforms to dedicate additional resources to ensure parity between efforts to identify and moderate the spread and amplification of all Spanish-language disinformation content about Russia’s vicious assault in Ukraine and efforts to mitigate the spread of such disinformation in English.

“In these extraordinary circumstances, we must remain vigilant about the ability of known purveyors of Russian disinformation to propagate falsehoods about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, whether in Spanish or any other language,” the senators added.

Voting Reform Laws To Strengthen New Jersey Elections From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to securing access to voting rights by signing a series of bills to strengthen New Jersey’s elections. They build on reforms to expand democracy enacted during the Murphy Administration, including automatic voter registration and in-person early voting.

“Across the nation, we continue to see one of our nation’s core principles come under attack as states restrict access to the ballot,” said Governor Murphy. “I am proud to sign legislation that will make democracy more accessible, more transparent, and stronger in our state. New Jersey will continue to move forward as we ensure

that the democratic process is secure and protected.”

“With this bill package, New Jersey continues to expand access to the ballot box and provide additional resources to our election officials, while strengthening the security of our elections,” Secretary of State Tahesha Way said. “The right to vote is the very foundation of our democracy and we are committed to making voting as safe, simple, and transparent as possible.”

The Governor signed the following bills into law: A-1969/S-138 (Mukherji, Sumter, Egan/ Diegnan, Greenstein) - Allows minors to serve as election workers between 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on election days A-3817/S-2863 (Verrelli, Benson/Zwicker, Gopal) - Requires ballot privacy sleeves at polling place; makes various changes to early and mail-in voting procedures; creates online form to update name and

residence on existing voter registration record A-3819/S-2868 (Mukherji, Dunn, Stanley/ Cryan, Gopal) - Specifies circumstances when voter will be removed from permanent vote by mail status and when ballot will be sent to primary address; requires educational campaign; makes appropriation of $5 million A-3820/S-2869 (Karabinchak, Jaffer, Stanley/Cryan, Gopal) - Prohibits unaffiliated mail-in voters from receiving mail-in ballot for primary election; requires election officials to provide such voters certain notices; prohibits mail-in ballot envelopes from containing visible political affiliation or designation for certain elections A-3822/S-2865 (Coughlin, DiMaio, Stanley, Dunn, Danielsen/Zwicker, Cryan) - Changes certain mail-in ballot deadlines; permits opening and canvassing of mailin ballots prior to election day; permits pickup schedule for certain mail-in ballots; requires confirmation notice when voter changes party affiliation at MVC

A-3823/S-2867 (Sumter, Rooney, Benson, Reynolds-Jackson/Lagana, Cryan) - Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration A-3929/S -2899 ( Mu k her ji, Rey nolds-Jackson, Murphy/Turner, Beach) - Allows certain voters residing overseas to vote in certain elections in this State depending on overseas residency or intent to return “The only way to strengthen our democracy is to make sure we can all participate in it, and that the people have trust in the results and the process,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “Working together across the aisle, we accomplished just that with these new laws. By updating our voting systems to reflect the kind of world we live in today and ensuring the results reported on election night are easily understood and transparent, we safeguard the health of our democracy.”

Field Of Dreams Opens With An Inspirational First Pitch

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Fans watched in heartful appreciation as 11-year-old Gavin Kane made his way to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Toms River’s Field of Dreams last Saturday.

The scene was even more breathtaking than Kevin Costner’s epic emergence from the cornfields to the pitcher’s mound in the movie that bears the same name.

Gavin’s father, Christian, held him upright from underneath both arms as the young boy used all his might to make the throw.

Tears of joy and applause overtook the crowd as Gavin’s pitch landed squarely in the catcher’s mitt waiting behind home plate. The unassuming man in a blue volun-

teer shirt who made the catch immediately raced toward the pitcher to congratulate him.

Well-known as a professional baseball third baseman, local sports icon Todd Frazier appeared equally humbled and elated to change field positions to make the ceremonial first catch.

These are the things dreams are built on – and well reflects a line from the popular movie that made it to the big screen in 1989.

“This field, this game: it’s a part of our past... It reminds us of all that once was good, and it could be again.”

The past led to the inspiration for the creation of Toms River’s Field of Dreams. The Kane family’s life changed dramatically

when Gavin suffered horrific injuries nearly ten years ago in a motor vehicle accident.

Gavin was just nineteen months old when a truck crashed into the back of the van his father was driving to make the turn by Toms River North. Christian Kane’s rendition of the moments immediately following the accident represents every parent’s worst nightmare.

As he lifted his son from his car seat, Christian said his shirt was so covered in blood that it looked like he’d been shot. The months and years that followed changed the family’s life and brought them to some sharp realizations.

People readily associate Christian Kane as the face of Toms River’s Field of Dreams.

After all, he’s been at the forefront of raising awareness and funds for a vision that took five years to come.

On Saturday, Christian acknowledged he is only one part of the team that brought everything together as he introduced his wife Mary as co-founder of the project.

“Mary and I are a team,” said Christian.

“We’ve been a team since we brought our two families together. We’ve been a team when dealing with Gavin and getting him better. Mary’s fingerprints are all over this place.”

The love between Christian and Mary Kane was more than palpable as Mary took the microphone from her husband. During (Dreams - See Page 21)

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8th Annual Classic Car Show And BBQ BRICK – The Brick Police Athletic League will be hosting their 8th Annual Car Show on August 20. Email Ernie, ineagency1@gmail.com, to reserve your spot. All Classic Cars over 20 years old

are invited. Show starts at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. entry at 8 a.m. Reserve your spot, each car is $15. 50/50 raffle, food, music.

Awards in the top four categories. Only 20 spots available.

Brick & Central’s Summertime Carnival BAYVILLE – Brick & Central’s Summertime Carnival will be held from August 9 through 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Central Regional High School in Bayville.

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Nautical Networking

BRICK – Join the Brick Chamber of Commerce on the Miss Michele III in Point Pleasant on August 18 as they sail along the coast while enjoying food,

refreshments and fireworks! Check-in is at 6:30 p.m.

To register and for more information, visit brickchamber.com/event-details/304.

Senior Services: Labor Day BBQ

BRICK – Labor Day BBQ & games provided by Ambassador Day Care, Veteran Care & BP Senior Care. Senior

Services: Labor Day BBQ will be held on August 19 at 11 a.m. To register call 732-920-8686.

Free Health Screenings BRICK – Free Health Screenings – Blood Pressure, BMI, Blood Oxygen provided by RWJ Barnabas Health will be held on Au-

gust 18 at 10:45 a.m. at the Senior Services Activity Center, 373 Adamston Road. Call to register at 732-920-8686.

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Brick Names New Tax Assessor

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK- Jim Ryan was named the new township tax assessor after Michael Kingsbury announced his retirement.

“This is some exciting news,” said Mayor John G. Ducey during a recent Township Council meeting. “Jim has worked in the tax assessor’s office here in Brick Township since 2002, so he is a 20-year veteran after being ‘the number two guy’ in the office since 2016, so we’re excited to be able to promote from within such a great and talented individual.”

The mayor said Ryan is very qualified and experienced and -Photo courtesy Jim Ryan ready to take over as assessor (please crop the top) after Kingsbury retired on August 1. dent for about seven years.

Tax assessors are governed by the laws “The assessor’s office does a lot of difof the State of New Jersey and are over- ferent things,” he said. “We defend the seen by the County Board of Taxation. All assessments as far as tax appeals, we go property is subject to taxation, and it is the out on inspections to follow up on permits, responsibility of the tax assessor to place we handle the exemptions and deductions a value on each parcel of property in their for seniors, veterans, disabled veterans. taxing district.

There’s quite a bit.”

After the meeting, Ryan said he was raised The township has not yet named a new in Point Pleasant and has been a Brick resi- assistant tax assessor.

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Upcoming Township Council Meeting

BRICK – The next Council Meeting will be held on August 9 at 7 p.m. All Brick Township Council Meetings are held in the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, at the indicated time. All meetings are open to

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BRICK – On August 12, there will be a drive-in movie featuring “Jungle Cruise.”

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Town Wide Yard Sale

BRICK – Brick Township’s Second Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale will take place on October 8. Last year, more than 500 homes took part and this year we are expecting even more. Participants will sell their goods at their own homes. The Township will compile a list of participating homes and create a Google map to help people find sales.

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Fishing Derby BRICK – Grab your rod and reel and take part in the Annual Fishing Derby! Brick Recreation’s Annual Fishing Derby will take place on August 6 from 6 to 10 a.m. at Lake Riviera.

The Derby is open to Brick residents ages 14 and under. Entry fee is $5 per person.

Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish

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home. Participation in the sale will count towards the annual limit of four yard sales per year.

To register, download a form and mail it with payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Township Clerk’s Office, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723.

You can also register in person in the Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

caught. first, Second and Third (types of fish that can be weighed will be bass bluegill, crappie and perch). Must supply own fishing equipment and bait.

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Senior Services Bus Trip: Cedar Post Farmers Market

BRICK – Senior Services will be having a bus trip to Cedar Post Farmers Market on August 12 at 9 a.m. To register call 732-920-8686.

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Around The Jersey Shore Moderate Training Noise At Joint Base For August

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – Expect to hear moderate noise from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) throughout the month of August.

Every month, JBMDL releases their “Noise Level Calendar” so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers.

The calendar is labeled with three differ-

ent levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

Majority of the days in August are scheduled for “moderate noise.”

In addition, August 7 as well as August 25 through 31 are scheduled for “low noise.”

Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

End Of Summer Bonanza Raffle BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is holding an End of Summer Bonanza Raffle.

Consider helping with their rescue efforts by participating in this important fundraiser.

All proceeds benefit the animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center.

Raffle tickets available online or at the shelter. Price is $2 per ticket, book of 10 is $20. 1st Prize $1,000 Visa gift card, 2nd

Prize $ 500 Visa gift card, 3rd Prize $250 Visa gift card.

Drawing is September 30 at 12 p.m. No employee or Board Member of the Organization or their immediate family members may purchase tickets to the raffle or win the prizes.

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Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

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

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Boat:

Continued From Page 1 Creeky’s bow sticking out of the water amongst a bunch of jet skis. When Nichols’ black lab jumped out of the canoe and into Creeky’s bow, it seemed pretty obvious the pup liked the vintage boat.

“I fell in love with Creeky from that moment as well,” Nichols shared. “The man who owned the boat was standing on the dock and began laughing at my reaction. I offered to buy her on the spot.”

After clearing it with his grandson, the man agreed to sell Creeky to Nichols for the tidy sum of $500. The boat was painted all types of crazy colors, including blue and green and red and pink.

Creeky’s had some major improvements since then and is a regular beauty queen entered in shows as far south as Palm Beach, Florida. Nichols says she refers to Creeky as a “she” because all boats traditionally take on female personas. Research confirms that ancient shipowners relied on goddesses to keep them safe – and honored them with feminine monikers.

Richard Farina of Delaware proudly showed off a boat he said was made from two kit boxes back in 1952. The Rosa Lee is a Chris-Craft Boat and unlike Creeky has a 10-horsepower motor.

“I bought her from Arthur Sutton who lived right over the Toms River bridge,” said Farina. “He was a carpenter, and it took him years to complete.”

“When I bought her ten years ago, I brought her home and did the restoration

work myself,” Farina continued. “It took me about three to four years to redo everything, including the inside.”

Thomas Marinovich of Boonton said he hasn’t named his Yankee Tender rowboat that he took ownership of just a couple of years ago. The wood itself shone with brilliance.

“I found the boat in a very nasty area in a construction yard,” shared Marinovich. “It was surrounded by heavy machinery, which just wasn’t the right place for it.”

Marinovich noticed there was water collecting in the hull, together with an assortment of leaves. He spoke to the owner and asked permission to bail the boat out and get it dried. Ultimately, Marinovich made a deal to buy the boat and fixed it.

While there were many other boats on display both in and out of the water, some smaller specimens were also eye-catching.

Heinz Ricken of Cranford heads up an organization called the Scale Ship Modeler’s Association of North America. His radio-controlled boats are all models made to scale.

“They all go into the water and can be controlled with a transmitter,” Ricken said.

“It’s like a little box similar to the ones kids use to play on the computer.”

Ricken said his organization has attempted to spur the interests of young people in the scaled models. To his disappointment, kids seem to prefer playing video games.

Vendors took over much of Huddy Park, while sea loving people stopped to take in the sights. Both the United States Coast Guard and a Sea Scouts unit participated in the event.

─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Above: Scale model versions of classic boats were also on display.

Below: Heinz Ricken expressed his disappointment that young people don’t appear interested in the model boats that are controlled by transmitter.

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Around The Jersey Shore Local Pilots Take Young Eagles To The Skies Over LBI –Photo courtesy Jeff Hamilton (Left) A Young Eagle excited about her first flight! (Below) Sarah Vetick and Young Eagle Rylee Keselica.

By Stephanie A. Faughnan WEST CREEK – The thrill of seeing Long Beach Island from 1,000 feet above the ground became a reality for 93 young people who participated in Young Eagles flights.

Eagles Nest Airport hosted the free f lights offered to children between the ages of 8 and 17 in conjunction with its open house. The US Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program strives to bring the joy of aviation to local youth.

“Seven pilots gave their time and fuel to take the kids up this week alone,” said Kurt Stofko, organizer of the Ocean County Young Eagles program. “We also fly out of Ocean County Airport and the pilots go from there to Seaside so the kids can see all the amusements.”

Stof ko said the engines are shut down and the propellers are not turning when the children are first led to the planes. In most cases, it’s just the pilot and three student passengers aboard for the flights that last between 15 and 20 minutes.

“We guide the children to the plane and the pilot first talks about safety,” Stofko said. “We also have a couple of young people that go around and talk about the airplane.”

Participants become engaged in the preflight check and have the opportunity to ask questions before take-off. They all receive a certificate and log book at the completion of the trip.

The pilots who volunteer their time all do a good job of reassuring the kids and making them feel at ease. Many wish they’d had the opportunity to participate in something like the Young Eagles program in their youth.

With thirty years as a teacher in the Barnegat school district, Stofko appears to be perfectly suited in leading the local Young Eagles chapter. He’s combined a couple of his passions in doing so and his followers appreciate him.

“Kurt’s pretty chill and great to work with,” said Michael Randall, 16, who will be entering his junior year at Southern

Regional High School this fall.

Michael first learned about the Young Eagles when he was a Boy Scout and attended a fair in 2018. Stof ko was at the event and distributed information about the program.

In addition to offering young people the opportunity to experience a flight on a small plane, the Young Eagles program allows kids the chance to learn more about how planes work.

“We did amazing things, which started with using videos like an online flight school,” Michael said. “We used a website that gave us charts, taught us about different departures, and all the nomenclature associated with aircraft.”

Prior to COVID shutting down many activities, Michael was helping Stof ko build a plane. The Pientpol aircraft project requires a great deal of dedication and time. It’s been put on hold for now.

The work involved includes building all the structure and covering it with fabric. The next step involves rebuilding an engine.

“It’s something I really enjoyed doing,” shared Michael. “I’m hoping we go back to it once everything is up and running again.”

Michael flew with the Young Eagles program for the first time in 2019. He continues to love the world of aviation and would love to go for his private pilot’s license – although he recognizes the cost as prohibitive.

Last weekend, Michael had the chance to go up in the air again. He could not have been more ecstatic things were coming back together.

The Young Eagles offers free flights to children ages 8-17 four times a year.

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Stay Mentally Fit: Exercising your mind can help your brain perform at its best.

Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age.

Have fun engaging your brain by reading books, playing games and doing puzzles.

Maintain Connections: Being socially active is brain friendly. Studies have shown that increased social activity is linked to a lower rate of cognitive decline. To stay social, connect with friends and family, or consider volunteering for a local organization.

Exercise Regularly: Exercising your body can help keep your brain in shape.

Research supports a strong link between physical activity and brain health. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Any activity that gets your heart pumping counts as aerobic activity, such as walking, dancing, and biking.

Eat Healthy: Eating right feeds a healthy body and mind. Food that is good for your overall health is good for your brain.

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Sleep & Relax: Getting a good night’s sleep rests your body and mind. Insufficient sleep can not only make a person irritable, it can affect memory and decision making. Healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night.

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Optimal Vision: Manage or prevent vision impairment. Research has found the relationship between cognitive decline and vision impairment may be a modifiable risk factor. To manage or prevent vision impairment, schedule regular visits with your vision healthcare provider.

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Summer Golf Clinics: Forge Pond Golf Course

BRICK – Forge Pond Golf Course will be offering the following summer golf clinics: Women’s Beginners Clinic – This clinic is for women of any age who have some previous playing experience. Topics covered include full swing, chipping & putting.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

5 Weird Reasons For Hiccups And Potential Therapies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

For most of you, hiccups happen for a few minutes and resolve on their own. Most of the time it happens because you’ve swallowed too much air while drinking or eating. Or maybe you’ve had a beer, or soda pop, or went from a warm house into the freezing cold! These are all causes for hiccups.

Either way, these short-term hiccups go away on their own. But what if they didn’t stop for days or weeks at a time? One man had hiccups for 20 years before he found resolution!

Having hiccups for a long time will cause malnourishment, dehydration, mental stress, chest pain, abdominal discomfort, and problems in your relationship. Not to mention you can’t speak properly anymore! If you have been experiencing hiccups for a while, I’m sure you’ve seen your doctor. If you have not, then that is number one on your to-do list.

The reason is that your physician cannot effectively treat you unless the cause is known.

Next, jot down all your medications. Don’t forget anything. For example, you may have had a lumbar injection for your sciatica or dental work. Include all the medications and treatments in the prior 7 days and share this with your physician.

A handful of medical causes for intractable hiccups traditionally teased out include diabetes, brain tumors, gastrointestinal reflux, spinal cord infections and chest trauma. But it’s the less frequent causes that I’m writing about today.

Here are 5 weird reasons for persistent hiccups: 1. Steroid use - Medications taken orally (or

by injection) that belong to the corticosteroid category can trigger long-lasting hiccups. Of the medication category, dexamethasone is the worst offender.

2. Thyroid Nodules or Goiters - You may not even realize you have a thyroid problem, because tests are not always conclusive. And with hiccups, doctors don’t automatically look at your thyroid, it is simply that unusual!

So I’m listing this because goiters, nodules and hyperthyroidism can lead to intractable hiccup episodes.

3. Pericarditis - This is inflammation of the heart tissue which can cause not only persistent hiccups, but many other symptoms like weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and leg swelling.

4. Shingles - At times, people have been known to have a prodromal warning of the onset of herpes zoster which causes shingles.

5. Medications - Many different prescribed and over-the-counter medications can lead to intractable hiccups. These include tranquilizers, medications for mental health, antihistamines, and some blood pressure pills.

As you probably already know, short-term hiccups can be received by holding your breath for a few seconds or drinking some water. But these tricks don’t work for intractable hiccups. Oftentimes, medication is needed and today we have several options that your doctor can prescribe. These include risperidone, gabapentin, phenytoin, and baclofen. I have a much more comprehensive article on this topic that includes more bizarre causes for hiccups. That is available at my website, suzycohen.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Romp With Rhythm N’ Sound

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The perennially-popular Jersey Shore trio will perform an exciting, broad repertoire of rock ‘n roll, pop standards, classic rock, doo-wop, disco and Motown favorites.

Rhythm N’ Sound consists of lead singer Frank Resola and guitarist Joe Moscato, former teachers in the Howell Township

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All three have performed throughout the New York metropolitan area since their teen years, and collectively bring more than 50 years of professional music experience to each performance.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required to attend this free program. For more information, visit the Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, or call 732-793-3996.

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MANTOLOKING – The Mantoloking Police Department is currently accepting applications for Special Law Enforcement Officer II and I (SLO Il and SLEO I) for the 2023 Summer Season.

Interested candidates can download an application on their website Mantoloking.org under the careers tab, or applications can be picked up in person at Police Headquarters located on the first floor of the Borough Hall at 202 Downer Avenue. Certified SLO I and II officers are also encouraged to apply.

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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 critical benefit of the Workers 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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ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows.

2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup: • August 19 – Rod Stewart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • August 27 – Tom Segura- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • September 9 – Zucchero – Sound Waves • September 24 –Ringo Starr & The All Starr Band – Hard Rock Live Etess Arena

• October 1 – Ben Platt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 8- Wanda Sykes- Sound Waves • October 14 – Wisin y Yandel – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 14 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • October 15 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • December 9 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • December 10 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

7th Annual SAL Golf Tournament

BRICK – Sons of the American Legion Squadron 348, Brick, will be hosting their 7th Annual Golf Tournament on October 7 at the Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, 301 Chambersbridge Road, Brick.

Donation is $75 per golfer. Registration at 7 a.m. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. (Limit to first 88

golfers) Single golfers welcome! Foursomes not required.

Free beverages at luncheon. Checks payable to: Brick SAL 348 Golf. Mail to: Brick SAL Golf, 92 Brand Road, Toms River.

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Many items can be recycled. Contact your local recycling program for their disposal requirements.

FISHING LINE and NETTING – Place the line into a container or clear zip lock bag. Entangled animals become entrapped and the struggle to free themselves leads to feather damage and lacerations. PLEASE RECYCLE. Fishing line left behind is a huge problem for birds, turtles, and a variety of marine mammals. As a wildlife rehabilitator I have removed fishing line from the legs of birds who became victims becoming entangled in fishing line on their legs/feet. I’ve seen cases where the bird’s legs were entangled for so long, toes and sometimes an entire foot was severed.

FISHING HOOKS – Place the hook into a container and take it home with you. Fishing hooks left behind are dangerous to people and

wildlife. An increasing number of people are experiencing injuries involving hooks. Various birds and marine mammals are attracted to shiny objects, and unknowingly ingest these hooks. Hooks left behind in released fish can also be ingested by their predators.

FOOD CONTAINERS – Placing your containers back into your cooler or travel gear is a convenient way to keep wildlife away from them and an easy way to transport them home.

PLEASE RECYCLE. PLASTIC 6-PACK RINGS FOR CANS/ BOTTLES – Take these holders home and cut them into small pieces. PLEASE RECYCLE. PLASTIC GROCERY/SHOPPING BAGS - These bags can become easily caught on tree limbs, end up in sewers and waterways.

The statistics are startling regarding the number of marine mammals and birds that have ingested plastic and died of starvation, become entangled in, and died as a result.

Birds often line their nests with bags which later ends up causing dangers to their young.

PLEASE RECYCLE. Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution.

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

Insurance Rates For School Employees Might Raise NEW JERSEY – Proposed increases to health insurance rates for the School Employees Health Benef its Program (SEH BP) would have a sig nif icant, detrimental impact on the budgets of the state’s Community Colleges. If enacted, these increases, which may total more than $14 million per year for the colleges within our system, will undermine Community Colleges’ efforts to provide affordable and high-quality education to more than 200,000 students each year, including those who struggle to afford college.

This unexpected, proposed increase, thrust on the institutions serving the most at-risk population of st udents, will also have a crippling effect on

Community Colleges’ ability to fulfill their mission of access and support for the most vulnerable college students.

The proposed increase will also cause New Jersey’s Community Colleges to struggle to meet the critical workforce and other needs of employers which will cause further damage to the state’s economy.

The New Jersey Council of County Colleges and the state’s Community Colleges urge the Plan Design Committee for the SEHBP to release all information relating to this possible increase as soon as possible, and we further urge the Governor and the legislature to work together to find appropriate solutions that will minimize any possible increases.

Comfort Food Festival

TOMS RIVER – Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for their Comfort Food Festival on September 17 from 12 to 6 p.m. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, kids’ activities, live entertainment and a beer

& wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event. More information by visiting downtowntomsriver.com/ comfort-food-festival.

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Dreams:

Continued From Page 7 her remarks, Mary said the two had beaten the odds when it comes to tragedy striking the lives of couples.

“All of our kids, with the exception of one, were under ten years old, and I was expecting our sixth,” Mary shared. “We said we would do this together, and we haven’t stopped.”

Mary said the couple’s introduction to the community with special needs led to meeting a fabulous group of unbelievable people. She ventured beyond the obvious wonderment the Field of Dreams complex offers to individuals of all ages and abilities.

“I wish for my special needs family to feel a place of utter joy and no judgment,” said Mary. “I have been on the other side where I brought Gavin someplace, and maybe his diapers stuck out, or his feeding place showed. People just looked.”

“I want to change that,” Mary continued. “…I want people to ask questions…to learn…I want to change the conversation.

I want to take out the word ‘handicapped.’”

The dedicated mother received a thundering round of applause as she told a story from a 1980s sitcom that featured a role with someone who used a wheelchair. Mary recalled the character correcting someone who called her handicapped and called herself “handi-capable.”

“I don’t want people to be seen for their dis-

abilities,” emphasized Mary. “I want them to be seen for their abilities – the ability to love and the ability to feel.”

Mary said that the Toms River Field of Dreams represents a place where everyone can feel the kindness in one place and hopes the concept will catch fire worldwide.

People’s abilities shone even before Mary spoke of them. An incredible rendition of the National Anthem came from a gentleman named Ron Brooks, described as a representative of the late President George H.W. Bush, Points of Light member, and the Wrestling Hall of Fame member.

During the grand opening speeches, a young boy stood next to Gavin’s wheelchair.

The two exchanged playful smiles and displayed a special bond that Connor’s mom explained from the stage.

Michelle Minelli said Connor always made friends quickly and that the two boys first met as classmates in September of 2015.

Connor included Gavin’s name in the list of other friends he saw every day.

“We learned the story of Connor’s friend Gavin when my mom picked up Connor from daycare in March 2016,” Minelli explained. “My mom pointed out a green ribbon in Connor’s backpack and said I needed to ask Connor about the green ribbon.”

Connor told his mom he got the ribbon at school during the day and that it was for his friend Gavin.

“He has a boo-boo on his brain,” Connor said. “Sometimes his head falls down, and

we have to push it back up. Sometimes Mrs. K. has to wipe his mouth. Sometimes, I have to help.”

Connor never suggested there was anything different about Gavin in the six months he came home talking about his school friend. The details didn’t seem to matter to him.

When it was Connor’s sixth birthday, Michelle and her husband, John, came up with an idea for gifts. They’d read about Mary and Christian’s dream to start an inclusive playground and talked to their son about it.

“We explained to Connor that instead of getting gifts for his birthday, he would give a gift of donations to Gavin,” shared Minelli. “He understood the playground and the field would be where he and Gavin could play together.”

“Connor wholeheartedly believes that his little birthday party built this entire complex,” Minelli continued. “Naturally, John and I wanted this birthday party, playground, friendship and this experience to be a life lesson for Connor. But ultimately, it has been the greatest life lesson for our entire family.”

During a recent tour with Toms River school administrators, Christian stressed his goal to make inclusion vital within the complex. Many of the volunteers at the day’s events were students from the district, and all wore big smiles as they interacted together.

The sounds of laughter and sights of people

enjoying themselves created a sense that goodness comes in all forms and shapes.

While the experiences were priceless, Christian is the first to acknowledge the many benefactors that made the $3.6 million facilities possible.

Officially named RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams at the Ocean Orthopedic Associates Complex, many other contributors have earned naming rights throughout the space.

“Over our five-year journey, we’ve come to realize that RWJBarnabas isn’t just about hospitals,” said Christian. “In our eyes, they’ve now become the leaders for inclusion and equality with home health care and health services. We thank them for believing in our journey and continuing to make sure that inclusion isn’t just an obscure word.”

Barry Ostrowsky, Chief Executive Officer of RWJ Barnabas Health, said that the Field of Dreams was emblematic of a mission to ensure a particular community was served appropriately.

“There are groups of people in society who have been underserved in different ways,” Ostrowsky said. “Among them are those with special needs, particularly those with needs to recreate and congregate to be proud of exactly who they are.”

The Toms River Field of Dreams is located at Bey Lea Park on North Bay Avenue.

According to its website, the schedule for open play will be announced shortly.

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Around The Jersey Shore Holmdel’s Kristen Palmer Becomes 8 Millionth Fan In BlueClaws History

The overwhelming majority of all Nursing and Rehabilitation centers in Ocean County are owned by large corporations with many buildings.

Rose Garden is independently owned and operated. One single home..How refreshing!

We are different, and like it that way.

We believe you and yours will also... ─Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – Kristen Palmer of Holmdel became the 8 millionth fan in BlueClaws history when she came through the RWJBarnabas Health Third Base Gate at ShoreTown Ballpark on July 22 at 6:19 p.m.

The BlueClaws entered Friday having drawn 7,999,350 fans since their 2001 inception, 650 short of 8-million. The team opened only the RWJBar nabas Health Third Base Gate, and Palmer came through as Friday’s 650th fan and the team’s 8-millionth.

“Congratulations to Kristen on being the BlueClaws 8 millionth fan,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti.

“8 million fans obviously means a lot to the BlueClaws, but for us it’s most about the support from the community. The Jersey Shore community has embraced the BlueClaws since day one and for that we are certainly grateful.”

As the 8 millionth fan, Palmer receives a prize package including eight nights in a Luxury Suite in 2023, eight tickets to every remaining BlueClaws game this year, plus eight boardwalk game tickets to each game this year.

Additionally, the BlueClaws will match the tickets to 2022 games by way of a donation of to eight charities of her choice.

She also threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Friday’s game.

“We’re well on our way to 9 million,”

said Ricciutti. “Tonight was our eighth sell-out crowd of the season and even after this weekend we still have four great homestands to come. It’s an exciting time to be a part of and a fan of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.”

Rob Merten of Clark became the 7 millionth fan in team history on July 27, 2017.

The BlueClaws, the Shore’s Hometown Team, have 26 games remaining this year at ShoreTown Ballpark. August’s promotional schedule includes three Thirsty Thursdays, three fireworks nights, Star Wars Night (August 5th presented by NJR Home Services), a live performance from Splintered Sunlight (August 20 as part of the Bell’s Brewery Summer Concert Series), and much more.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. ShoreTown Ballpark brings the best of the Jersey Shore together in one night out with friends and family.

The 9-hole Manasquan Bank Mini Golf Course is located down the right field line. The centerfield concourse features The Boardwalk with traditional favorites like Ring Toss and Hoop Shot. The left field concourse includes specialty fire pit seating plus the Sand Bar, a special bar location with a stage that hosts live music during select games.

Tickets for all remaining BlueClaws home games are available online at BlueClaws.com.

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Photo Of The Week

Snowie recently enjoyed a day at Fisherman’s Cove Beach in Manasquan along with dog mom Roberta Klayman. Want a chance to win tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure or a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? Email your summer shore pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

2022 Summer Arts Fest

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) will be holding their 2022 Summer Arts Fest on August 20 (rain date August 21) from 3 to 8 p.m. at 33 Washington Street Courtyard, Toms River.

This is a family friendly, free event with over 30 art vendors and craft vendors.

Come out and support your local artist, local vendors and local bands. Don’t forget Downtown Night Out starts at 5 p.m. Walk a few feet and eat in the street.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of AUG 6 - AUG 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opportunities are looming on the horizon. If you ignore them, you might not have another chance. Your tribe may prove their loyalty in the upcoming week. If or when things break, fix them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid problems in the week ahead by treating every person and task with extra mindfulness.

Someone may seem hard to please and/or your work may be scrutinized, so issues could be magnified.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An opportunity to better yourself may be just what is needed to achieve your goals. Friends might share powerful insights in the week to come that create a beneficial chain reaction. Make sure you note valuable ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be times in in the week ahead when harmless flirtations could be misconstrued by others and lead to a misunderstanding. Money, possessions and values could be an important part of your motivations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Next week, you may dare the unusual rather than settle for the ordinary. Your energies and enthusiasms are probably firing on all cylinders so upgrade your reputation and make headway with creative projects and studies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make promises cautiously and honor them scrupulously. You’ll need to follow through on your obligations and do your duty. Thinking outside the box can make you appear brilliant in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be inspired or enlightened by someone’s reactions in the coming week. Grand ambitions are forming, so you may pivot at some point. For right now, you will be wise to be content with your present position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might sacrifice personal pleasures to get ahead in the upcoming week. You can make the most progress if you remain firm about upholding the highest principles. Try to understand what might seem like criticism.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a week when having faith in your fellow man should work out to your advantage. You could receive favorable publicity for a creative project or meet someone who introduces you to a fascinating new hobby.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may realize that your social life is in the hands of others as the week unfolds. Bills and other financial obligations could cramp your style.

Take concrete steps and be diligent to reach your career goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be a trusted supporter of a loved one and a steadfast confidante to friends. A partner could receive extra recognition this week. Good things can come to those who wait so remain patient with difficult people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, you may be motivated to do better at your job or become better acquainted with your coworkers. Someone’s engaging ideas can help you make more money or share in the rewards for good work.

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THIS DESSERT IS PART PANCAKE, PART CUSTARD, AND ALL DELICIOUS!

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RASPBERRY CLAFOUTI Serves 8

2 large eggs 1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (4 ounces) heavy cream 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) whole milk 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) raspberries 1 to 2 teaspoons confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, for dusting 1. Adjust oven rack to lower- middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Use your fingers to grease a

9-inch pie plate with softened butter. Place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pale, about 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add cream and milk and whisk until combined.

3. Pour batter into greased pie plate.

Sprinkle raspberries evenly over top.

4. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake clafouti until it puffs above the edges of the pie plate and turns golden brown (edges will be dark brown), 16 to 20 minutes.

5. Remove baking sheet from oven.

Place baking sheet on cooling rack and let clafouti cool for 30 minutes.

6. Dust clafouti with confectioners’ sugar. Slice into wedges and 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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