Brick Township Bulletin

Actors treat library patrons to a horrific night in Brick

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Poe and Stoker come alive in 'A Meeting of the Macabre' The old man's pale, cloudy blue eye had driven him almost mad. "It was open, wide open, and I grew furious as I gazed upon it. I saw it with perfect distinctness, all a dull blue, with a hideous veil over it that chilled the very marrow in my bones.

NRC to take a closer look at Oyster Creek nuclear plant

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission will step up oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, since the plant "crossed the threshold" for the number of unplanned shutdowns. The NRC finished its quarterly review of the nuclear plant, which assesses performance indicators and inspection results, on Oct. 26.

Hundreds wait in line for flu shots

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Ocean County Health Department employee walked out of the building on Sunset Avenue and peered into the chill October darkness, to see where the long line for seasonal flu shots ended. "You going to tell us you're out of vaccine?" one woman standing in line asked her.

Book details 35 years of fun at Great Adventure

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Harry Applegate and Thomas Benton are not your average theme park thrill-seekers. The pair, who share a mutual love of Six Flags Great Adventure, have not only been avid visitors over the 35 years since the amusement park opened on Route 537 in Jackson Township, they have translated that passion into a photograph-based historical website, and most recently,

Officials praise volunteer groups, hand out fed'l funds

BY BILL MILLER Correspondent — 11/05/2009

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Thirteen local volunteer organizations have a little more in the till, thanks to more than $50,000 in Community Development Block Grants. Township Council members awarded the grants, which range from $1,000 to $10,420, at the Oct. 26 council meeting. The money comes from the federal CDBG program.

More parkway improvement projects on tap

BY BILL MILLER Correspondent — 11/05/2009

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick residents can expect to see expanded access to the Garden State Parkway in the next three years, Ocean County Engineer Frank Scarantino said recently. Scarantino gave an update on area traffic projects at the Oct. 27 Township Council meeting.

'Take a Walk in My Shoes' tells stories of courage, growth, inspiration

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent — 11/05/2009

Through shoes decorated with items such as buttons, ribbons, beads and words, stories of domestic abuse and, finally, freedom from it come to life in a traveling exhibit titled "Take a Walk in My Shoes." A program and reception attended by more than 150 people and hosted by the New Jersey Natural Gas Co. in Wall opened the exhibit of the 43 artfully created shoes Oct. 22.

Properties in the Pinelands are permanently preserved

11/05/2009

Four environmentally sensitive properties in the Pinelands in Ocean County have been permanently preserved with funds administered by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.

BMAC to hold dances, movies and more

11/05/2009

The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (BMAC) will hold the following events: • Nov. 6, BYC movie, "Aliens in the Attic" • Nov. 13, 6 p.m., BYC Save Your Breath Dance, • Nov. 20, BYC movie, "Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein," senior dinner and movie, 4 p.m.

BYC will hold dances Nov. 13, Dec. 4, 18

11/05/2009

The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold dances for the remainder of the year on Nov. 13, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. There will be more dances announced soon, going into 2010. Dances are open to middle school students only. All dances begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Reservations for dances are necessary and will be taken from the Monday prior to the event through Thursday night.

Special pets sought for Hall of Fame

11/05/2009

Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. For 14 years New Jersey's veterinarians have been honoring special animals that make an indelible impact on the lives of the people around them.

Jim Murphy will be at AARP Nov. 9 meeting

11/05/2009

AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will hold its monthly meeting 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Jim Murphy, country singer and storyteller, will make a special appearance. Murphy was inducted into the Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Early Intervention services are available

11/05/2009

New Jersey's Early Intervention System provides services and family support for infants and toddlers (from birth to the child's third birthday) who have developmental delays or disabilities. Ocean County residents can call 888- 653-4463 to receive information on services and other resources.

Alzheimer group to meet monthly

11/05/2009

An Alzheimer support group, led by Joanne Prospero, meets every fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Worthington Assisted Living facility, 458 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. It's open to anyone from the community who feels a need to share their experience or learn from others.

Tales of Pine Barrens will be discussed

11/05/2009

The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Karen Riley of New Egypt, author of the book "Voices in the Pines," will relate true tales of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, an area known for its storytelling legacy. The public is welcome to attend.

Sisterhood collecting canned goods

11/05/2009

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Or is collecting kosher and non-kosher canned goods for Kol Nidre. Items can be brought to the temple at 200 Van Zile Road and will be distributed to local food pantries in Brick. For more information, call 732-458-4700.

Cousin Brucie' to speak at T.R. Library

11/05/2009

Radio personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow will be at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., 7 p.m. Nov. 13 to discuss the changes that have unfolded in music over the decades.

OCC slates 'Intro to Teaching' program

11/05/2009

Ocean County College (OCC) and New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey are offering "Introduction to the Teaching Profession 24-Hour Program," a prerequisite from the New Jersey Department of Education for all applications for a certificate of eligibility submitted after Oct. 30, 2009.

Brick Garden Club will meet Nov. 9

11/05/2009

The Brick Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick. Club president, Lee Crisci, will conduct a short business meeting outlining the club's upcoming trips and events. Founder and president of Plant Health Alternatives, Dr. Jim Conroy, as well as vice president, Basia Alexander, will be guest speakers for the evening.

November programs and events at library

11/05/2009

The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of November. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details.

P.T.A. will host Field Yard Sale Nov. 14

11/05/2009

The Herbertsville P.T.A. will host its first Field Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 in the field behind the school at 2282 Lanes Mill Road. A rain date has been set for Nov. 15. A $15 fee will reserve a lawn space that is 12 feet by 12 feet. Only the first 65 vendors will be accepted.

Crash course on boys offered to teen girls

11/05/2009

Author Sarah O'Leary Burningham will visit the Brick branch of the Ocean County library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 to discuss her book, "Boyology: A Teen Girl's Crash Course in All Things Boy." "Boyology" examines and explores questions that teen girls have about the mysteries of teenage boys.

A few spots are open for Nov. 21 craft fair

11/05/2009

The Brick Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association seeks crafters its annual craft fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. Cost is $40 for a space and there will be a discount for multiple spaces. For an application, call Donna at 732-477-9028. Spaces are limited.

Historical Society will host Christmas event

11/05/2009

The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas celebration 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11, and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick. "It's a Cranberry Christmas" will be this year's theme. The homestead will be decorated with a variety of cranberry-colored items.

Dinner & movie for seniors slated Nov. 20

11/05/2009

Brick Township residents age 60 and over are invited to an evening of a dinner and a movie at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The evening will begin with a spaghetti dinner and will be followed by the 1948 movie "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

Toms River library to host financial gurus

11/05/2009

Antoinette Babek and Hollis Colquhoun will offer practical tips and advice on finances 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Toms River library, 101 Washington St. For over 25 years, Ms. Babek was a managing partner of an industrial company and was in charge of marketing, business strategy and finance.

December programs, events at library

11/05/2009

The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of December. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details.

New session of grief support group slated

11/05/2009

A current session of the Grief Share recovery support video seminar and support group meets on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Barnabas Building at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Grief Share is a 13-week support group featuring nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery. Details: 732-349-1550, ext. 204, or visit www.

Parade Committee to host NYC trip Dec. 6

11/05/2009

The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City Dec. 6. The bus will depart the Barnegat Municipal complex at 9:15 a.m. and Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The per person fee of $27.50 includes the bus ride, free time in New York City for viewing the Christmas tree, shopping and sightseeing.

Holiday Shoppe and Attic Sale slated

11/05/2009

St. Paul's United Methodist Women will hold a Holiday Shoppe and Attic Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, located at 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Lunch will be served. Many homemade items, baked goods, Christmas gifts, white elephant items and jewelry will be available. Details: 732-458-2080.

MOMS Club slates craft/vendor fair

11/05/2009

The MOMS Club of Brick will hold its first annual craft/vendor fair 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road.

Special Needs Network expands

11/05/2009

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey has announced the expansion of its Special Needs Network in Ocean County. The goal of the Network is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children with special needs and challenges.

Dispose of medicine safely on Nov. 14

11/05/2009

Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey, a statewide drive to safely dispose of commonly abused, expired or unused medication will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.

BTV will now take garage sale ads

11/05/2009

Township residents looking for help in spreading the word about their garage sale can now place an announcement on Brick Township's municipal television station, BTV. Any resident who obtains a garage sale permit can place a free announcement on the BTV bulletin board. Residents are asked to send an email to emoroney@twp.brick.nj.

Country festival takes a step back in time

11/05/2009

An Apple and Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Ashley Lauren Foundation, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bucks Mills Park, Colts Neck. The rain date is Nov. 14. The event is designed to take guests back in time and enjoy the simple life. For youngsters, there will be hayrides, face painting, pumpkin painting, pony rides and a make-yourown scarecrow.

Herbertsville First Aid Squad needs members

11/05/2009

The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. Volunteer to save a life and help a neighbor. All training is provided at no cost.F or information, call 732-840-9116 or visit www.herbertsville.org.

Drivers, beware, during deer-mating season

11/05/2009

Motorists, beware: Amorous animals will soon be bolting to and fro in and out of traffic, looking for love. In fact, deer-mating season will peak soon — beginning in late October, throughout November and into December. Deer are on the prowl, with only love on their minds.

New state regulations will help keep kids safe at camp

11/05/2009

The American Camp Association, (ACA) New Jersey, is pleased that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services will enact safeguards to further enhance the safety of children attending all of New Jersey's summer camps.

FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped

11/05/2009

The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy& AnaphylaxisNetwork (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm's disturbance to the beach was staggering.

Cartoon

11/05/2009

Clinch clan in the flu's clinches

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH — 11/05/2009

Although it's only mid-fall, we Clinches have already had our flu season. We weren't willing victims, I'll give you that! We waged a war, put up a valiant fight and battled the enemy until the last man was standing and he was holding up a white flag and begging for mercy.

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/05/2009

In my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got.

Michelle Sue Anderson

11/05/2009

Mrs. Anderson, 25, of Long Branch, died Oct. 28, 2009, following a lengthy battle with lupus. She resided in Sayreville prior to relocating to Long Branch 14 years ago.

Brick Dragons Pee Wees headed to regionals

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Quarterback Joe Phillips scored on a one-yard plunge and Kyle Wojtaszek tacked on the deciding conversion run as the Brick Dragons Pee Wees won the Pop Warner Jersey Shore championship, 7- 6, over Jackson.

Shore Conference Gymnastics Championships

11/05/2009

Emily Casey of Brick Memorial High School competes in the balance beam at the Shore Conference Gymnastics Championships on Oct. 31.

BTHS slams Marlboro, hoping for postseason berth

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Wins haven't come easily for first-year head coach Patrick Dowling and the Brick Township High School football players this season in the keenly competitive Shore Conference Constitution Division.

BMHS and BTHS girls soccer teams headed to state tourney

BY WAYNE WITKNOWSKI Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

For the first time in five years, both Brick Township high schools' girls soccer teams are competing in the state tournament.

BTHS boys soccer team still alive for state tourney play

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Brick Township High School boys soccer team has a berth in the upcoming state tournament, thanks to an NJSIAA rule change. Unlike past seasons, when teams had to have records of .500 or better to qualify, there must be 16 teams in each bracket, regardless of record for the final qualifiers.

Brick's Winters leaves a football legacy at Fairleigh Dickinson

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

When Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Park quarterback Bill Winters takes the field on Nov. 7 for his final home game against King's College, it will be an emotional one. "Yeah, it'll be emotional, because it's Senior Day," said the former Brick Township High School standout, who will graduate in 2010 with a degree in finance and economics.

Photo

11/05/2009

Brick Township Brianna Ashenfelter hits a backhand shot back to Raritan's DeAnna Estkel (not pictured) during their match at the Brick Municipal Complex on Oct. 20.

Sports Shorts

11/05/2009

The sailing team at Ocean County College (OCC) won the Nittany Lion Open, hosted by Penn State University. The OCC sailors won the A division and the B division of the regatta, the first time this year OCC has won both divisions. Tyler Kennedy of Pine Beach and Autumn Hoover of Lanoka Harbor sailed in the A division.

Business Briefs

11/05/2009

The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its Distinguished Citizens Awards for outstanding community service. Harry Vogel of Paramount Products Co. Inc., a manufacturing company in Brick, has been named the Distinguished Individual Award recipient.