ERIC SUCAR staff Recruits from the Brick Township Police Department's 2007 Police Camp cheer on their teammates during a sprint game in the physical training portion of the course at the Ocean County Police Academy in Lakewood last Thursday. More photos, page 6. More ... Council approves Ocean Ice Palace purchase Ordinance sets aside $5.45 million for new community center site BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Chances are, Mayor Daniel J. Kelly will not get his wish for a referendum question on the November ballot to ask voters if Brick Township should buy the Ocean Ice Palace. "There is a referendum in November and it's an election," council President Stephen J. Acropolis told Kelly at t... More ... Oyster Creek evac won't work, residents tell state Fear 'complete chaos' if there is emergency at nuclear plant BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       TOMS RIVER - Willie deCamp sat patiently through several hours of comments about the state's evacuation plans for a radiological emergency at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. But near the end of the public hearing at the county administration building here, deCamp had h... More ...      CHRIS KELLY staff Dustin Gogats, Moorestown, gets a little physical while he blocks a pass during a pickup game at the Annunciation Orthodox Church's annual Ethnic Fair on July 29. More ... The grillmeister      CHRIS KELLY staff Richard Pasick, Wall Township, keeps a close watch on burgers and hot dogs at the Annunciation Orthodox Church's annual Ethnic Fair on July 29. More ... Datebook       • The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 (education), Aug. 16 (auction), Sept. 6 (education), Sept. 8 (annual show and exhibit at the Laurelton Fire House on Route 88 in Brick, 9-3 p.m.), Sept. 20 (auction) at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. ... More ... Auditions       Center Players will hold open auditions for its Signature Series presentation of "Visiting Mr. Green" Aug. 4 from 3-5 p.m. at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Needed is a male in his mid to late 20s or early 30s; the role requires experience and sensitivity. The role of the second pr... More ... Lady Guard Auxiliary seeks new members       The Lady Guard Auxiliary, a division of the Old Guard Auxiliary of the Point Pleasant, Brick Area, is seeking new members. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. More ... Fall campaign off to early start at council meeting Mayor to have hip replacement surgery in September BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Mayor Daniel J. Kelly will be out of commission for a short time in September while he recovers from hip replacement surgery. Kelly made the announcement at the July 24 Township Council meeting, which was held in the Normandy Beach Improvement Association building. More ... Oyster Creek plant still running at partial power Search for new feed-water pump continues BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       LACEY TOWNSHIP - The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station was still operating at reduced power Monday following a July 17 incident that triggered an automatic plant shutdown. The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is still evaluating plant operators' performance, after an ele... More ... Ramp guide helps boaters launch summer season       The thousands of boaters who trailer their vessels around the state now have a definitive resource guide to help them better plan and enjoy recreational boating in New Jersey. More ... To be a cop      PHOTOSBY ERIC SUCAR staff Youths who attended the Brick Township Police Department's annual Police Camp last week go through their paces during the physical training part of the program. They are also introduced to the fundamentals of police work during the two-week camp. More ... Master gardeners award scholarships in county       The Master Gardeners Association of Ocean County announced the award of two $1,000 scholarships to the following graduates of Ocean County high schools: Christianna Campbell of Brick, is a graduate of Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Manahawkin. She will a... More ... In this club, it's hip to be square Middletown Ramblers promote Western-style dances in the Shore area BY LAUREN PIRO Correspondent       In the midst of suburbia, barely out of sight from the lights, sights and modernity of New York City, it appears as though Western-style square dancing still has a home. More ... Attention!      ERIC SUCAR staff Young recruits ages 10-13 stand at attention during the Brick Township Police Department's annual Police Camp held at the Ocean County Police Academy last week. More ... Man indicted for over $200,000 in bank fraud Sovereign Bank employee accused of siphoning from accounts BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       TRENTON - A federal grand jury has indicted a Brick Township man who is a former Sovereign Bank employee on numerous charges of bank fraud and identity theft. Nazeem Patel, aka Nazeem Van Steen, Sandra Place, was employed at the bank's branch on Burnt Tavern Road as a new account ... More ...