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Students ask city to say
no to plastic bag waste

An artist rendering of The Break at Sea Bright, proposed com-
mercial space with condos above it on the corner of Ocean Ave. and
River Street.

Hotel proposed where old
school stood in Sea Bright

By Neil Schulman proposal. George L. Catrambone students, Long Branch school officials, Mayor John Pallone and members of
Sea Bright — A proposed redevel- At a Town Hall meeting April
opment project on lots on Ocean the Long Branch City Council pose in City Hall with a stack of 550 plastic bags — the amount the
Avenue and River Street, which 16, developer Trip Brooks pre-
includes the old Sea Bright school sented plans for The Break at Sea average person uses in a single year.
building, would include 25 public Bright and The Break Hotel.
parking spaces, a boutique hotel By Neil Schulman meeting, a group of students from years, and has brought significant
where the school stands, and a Brooks is part of a company
commercial business with condos which owns the vacant corner lot, Long Branch — The George L. the GLC Green Team made a changes to the school. They’ve
over it on the currently empty cor- one of three lots being considered
ner lot. for redevelopment. He said that Catrambone School students are presentation asking the city to managed to get plastic drinking
this presentation was part of a long
However, one of the three cur- process which has been going on on a mission to help save the en- look at working to eliminate sin- straws eliminated not only at their
rent property owners there does for three years in Sea Bright to
not seem to be buying in to this vironment. And they’re asking the gle-use plastics. school, but all the schools in the
Continued on page 6
city to join them. Principal Christopher Volpe said district. They’ve been to Wash-

At the April 10 City Council the group has been around for four Continued on page 9

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City announces summer concerts and car shows

By Neil Schulman Tito Puente Jr., one of the big names to play at the city’s concert series last year, is scheduled to make a re- • July 16 - Eco Del Sur (Latin
Long Branch — Spring may be in turn this July. American Music)
full bloom, but Long Branch is
looking ahead to its summer (Blues) The Shirleys (Rhythm/Blues/Clas- • August 22 - Remember Jones • July 23 - Tito Puente, Jr. (Latin
schedule. • August 4 - Eryn & The sic Rock)* (Soul/Pop Singer) Band)

At the April 10 City Council Whiskey Devils (Soulful vocal- • June 20 - The ASAP Band • August 29 - Brian Kirk & The • July 30 - Jersey Sound
meting, Mayor John Pallone men- ist/Guitarist) (Party Band) Jirks with Fireworks! (Party Band) (Oldies Band)
tioned that the summer concert
schedules have been made avail- • August 11 - SaRon Crenshaw • June 27 - Moraccan Sheep- * Because the school is still in ses- • August 13 - David Cedeno &
able to the public and discussed (Blues) herders (Groove/Rock/Cover sion and thus unavailable, this concert His Orchestra (Salsa Band)
some of the upcoming events. Band) only will be rescheduled Sept. 5 in
• August 18 - Blues People case or rain. • August 20 - Linda Miller &
Art In The Park (Blues) July 4 - No concert due to the Girls Next Door (Tribute to
The Memorial Day weekend Oceanfest Tuesdays on Broadway Girl Groups)
kicks off with Art In The Park on • August 25 - The VooDudes The following concerts take
Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in (Blues, Rock, Country, Zydeco & • July 11 - Motor City Revue place Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the • August 27 - Swing Sabroso
West End Park. This year, Pallone R&B) (Motown/Rock/Soul) Broadway Bandshell (Behind (Salsa Band)
said, they’ve added a rain date on Brookdale Community College
Memorial Day, May 27. Thursdays By The Sea • July 18 - So Watt (Party Band) off Third Ave.) In case of in- Cruise to the Jersey Shore
Come enjoy the work of over 50 On Thursdays, from 7-8:30 • July 25 - The Weeklings (Bea- clement weather, concerts will be Sunday, June 16, Cruise to the
juried artists and artisans. p.m., at Pier Village, the following tles Tribute Band) held in the Portuguese Club of Jersey Car Show in Long Branch
The event is free to the public, concerts will be held. • August 1 - 9 South (Party Long Branch (191 Broadway). celebrates its 25th anniversary
and is still accepting entries in var- In case of inclement weather Band) • July 9 - Xol Azul Band (Latin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the
ious categories. The entry fee is they will be moved to the Long • August 8 - After The Reign Rock Band) Long Branch promenade.
$50. First time applicants must Branch Middle School. (Country Band) The event, a benefit for the
send jpegs of their work to: • June 13 - Tim McLoone & • August 15 - The Nerds (Party Ronald McDonald House of Cen-
[email protected]. For in- Band) tral & Northern New Jersey, will
formation, leave a voicemail at include an array of classic cars,
732-542-1307. Windmill hot dogs and other
treats, music from a DJ and more.
Bands by the Beach Rain date June 22.
There are three series of sum-
mer concerts hosted by the city. West End Cruise Night
The first to kick off is Bands By The West End Cruise Night &
The Beach, which plays in West Classic Car Show will be held
End Park on Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17, 6-10 p.m.
beginning June 9. Take a stroll enjoying the clas-
In case of inclement weather sic cars and hot rods lining
concerts will be held in Jack's Brighton Avenue while enjoying
Goal Line Stand (149 Brighton live entertainment, including an
Avenue). opening show by Long Branch’s
Bands to play include: own Reanna Runge, a 7 p.m. per-
• June 9 - Philadelphia Funk formance by The Coasters (“Char-
Authority (dance/party band) lie Brown,” “Poison Ivy”), and
• June 23 - Sandy Sasso & Her 8:30 p.m. by Shirley Alston
Swingin’ Big Band (Big Band) Reeves (also known as Shirley
• June 30 - Chuck Lambert Owens, lead singer of the
(Blues) Shirelles.
• July 7 - Bob Lanza Band This event is rain or shine.
(Blues)
• July 14 - JoBonanno (Spirit of
Asbury Revue) – To be held on the
West End beach
• July 21 - Billy Hector Experi-
ence (Blues)
• July 28 - Peter V Blues Train

Index

Classifieds...............................59
Did you know? .......................54
Editorial ..................................52
Facing the Question................55
Heavenly Horoscope...............56
Obituaries................................46
Out & About ...........................42
Real Estate..............................36
SEVEN DAYS........................29
Sports ......................................60
Town LINKS ..........................47

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E’town schools want to add Class III police for security

By Coleen Burnett vised and how well the program is this past January, and subsequent analyze the program,” Rountree their way in, the only way you’re
Eatontown — An effort to make implemented. That’s why I am to that a letter was also sent out to said. going to stop them is that there is
Eatontown’s schools a bit safer very confident that not only is it a parents asking for feedback. (The a good guy inside to shoot at him.
came under a preliminary discus- necessity these days to have Class deadline for comments is April During the public comment por- There’s no other way.
sion at the April 10 Borough III’s in place, but I know it will be 24.) tion of the regular meeting, some
Council meeting. It was only a implemented properly,” said residents said that they were ini- “What we do is to buy the time
start. But the conversation on plac- Eatontown Police Chief William “Realistically, the program tially against the idea, but had for the guys on the road to elimi-
ing Class III officers – trained po- Lucia. could not start until next year,” changed their minds. nate the threat. The only way to do
lice officers – to patrol the schools said Borough Administrator Cher- that is to have an officer in there,
got a mostly positive reaction. Lucia and School Superintend- ron Rountree. Eatontown resident Sarah Bres- who can return the fire, protect the
ent Scott McCue stood side by low wondered if it was a good use kids, and give everybody in the
Under a proposed shared serv- side at the workshop meeting to It is also worth noting that the of funds and if there were any sta- school a fighting chance,” said Lu-
ices agreement that is still being make their case for the officers. Eatontown police are currently en- tistics to show that having such of- cia.
drawn up between the police de- The two told the council the offi- couraged to stop by the schools ficers in the schools would make
partment, the council and the cers would not be involved in day during their shifts. them any safer. Another resident commented,
Eatontown Board of Education, to day discipline. In fact, should a “It would be a shame if this did not
the school would hire a Class III, fight break out, the officer would How many officers would be “Who knows how many times pass.”
a retired officer (or officers), who be obligated to call police first. hired is another question. Ideally that’s deterred anything from hap-
would be armed and have at least officials would like four, with one pening?” she said. “If something happens, it would
25 years of service as a police- “They are there for security, and each in the four elementary be on your shoulders,” the resi-
man. security only,” said Lucia. “If schools. But it depends on the Lucia said there was no way of dent said.
somebody comes in with a amount of funding that is secured. telling — there are few, if any,
He or she cannot be over 65 weapon, they would be involved… such statistics available — but he A public hearing on the ordi-
years of age. they are not going to run in and put “What’s been {considered} as a was confident another layer of se- nance in its final form is scheduled
everyone in handcuffs.” possibility is to have two between curity wouldn’t hurt. for May 8.
The program would be entirely the four schools and continue to
run by the police department. It will also take time to imple- “If somebody wants to shoot
ment.
“The success of the program is Park System to hold Spring Craft Show
due to how well they are super- The idea was first brought up
Tinton Falls — From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Hand Painted Items
CHRIST THE KING PARISH on Saturday, April 27, the Mon- • Handmade Soap Stop by the Fort Monmouth
mouth County Park System will • Infant Clothing Recreation Center for the Park
380 Division Street host its Spring Craft Show at the • Jewelry System’s Spring Craft Show from
Long Branch, NJ 07740 Fort Monmouth Recreation Cen- • Metal Smithing 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sat, April 27.
ter. This seasonal craft show, fea- • Miniature Soldiers & Diora-
Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2019 turing over 50 local artists and mas
crafters, is the perfect place to find • Nautical Themed Crafts
April 14th, Palm Sunday Weekend Mother’s Day gifts, spring decora- • Paintings
tions and more. Items include: • Pastel Drawing
Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem • Pet Accessories
Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses. • Candles • Pottery
• Country Decor • Sea Glass Art
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church • Cross Stitched Items • Wooden Items
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. English & 7:30 p.m. Brazilian/Portuguese • Decoupaged Plates And more.
• Desk Accessories & Signs Admission and parking to the
Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Portuguese/Brazilian • Essential Oils Spring Craft Show are free. For
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. English • Goat Milk Soap more information, please visit
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Spanish • Gourd Art www.MonmouthCountyParks.co
• Hair Accessories m or call 732-842-4000.
at Holy Trinity Church • Hand Crafted Bottles
Sunday, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. English

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The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at the
Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Mary
380 Division St. & Willow Ave., during Holy Week
from Monday at 6:15 a.m. to Wednesday at 9:15 p.m.

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Daily Mass

April 15th, Monday of Holy Week
12:10 p.m. English at Holy Trinity Church

April 16th, Tuesday of Holy Week
12:10 p.m. English at Holy Trinity Church
7:30 p.m. Portuguese at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

Mass for Anointing of the Sick and the Elderly
4:00 p.m. English at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

April 17th, Wednesday of Holy Week
12:10 p.m. English at Holy Trinity Church
7:30 p.m. Spanish at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

The Sacred Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 18th

at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:00 p.m. English, Spanish & Portuguese

at Holy Trinity Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

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Good Friday, April 19th
Living Stations of the Cross Procession at 1:30 p.m.

From Holy Trinity Church to Parish Hall

Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
3:00 p.m. English
7:30 p.m. Portuguese & Spanish

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Holy Saturday, April 20th

at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
The Great Vigil of Easter 7:30 p.m.

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Easter Sunday April 21st
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

9:00 a.m. Portuguese
10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. English
12:00 p.m.& 6:00 p.m. Spanish

Holy Trinity Church
8:00, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. English

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Hotel proposed in Sea Bright Continued from front page

address this corner and the school Tuesday was the first public it to be close and feel like part of clude 62 spaces for guests and asked developers to look at exist-
lot. presentation of their proposal. the neighborhood. staff, and another 25 for public ing lots, not subdivisions. In addi-
parking, which would be accessed tion, he said a lot which had been
In June 2016, the borough coun- The three lots include the empty “It created a streetscape,” he from a different entrance. used for a large building like a
cil commissioned a study to see if corner, a small lot with a former said. school didn’t seem appropriate to
the area was “in need of redevel- dry cleaners, and the old school Brooks said the borough’s RFP turn into smaller homes.
opment,” and based on the find- building. There is an easement be- The smallest lot is not owned had asked for more public parking,
ings adopted a resolution to look tween them to allow access to the by Brooks, but the owner has which the garage would provide. It Initial reaction to the proposal
into the matter further. Currently, back of Bain’s Hardware. agreed to develop it in the required had also called for preserving from residents seemed positive
the three lots in question only pay architectural style. Uses there are some of the school’s character. though some thought the modern
$18,393 in property taxes total, far The corner lot would, under the limited, though. architecture didn’t go with the
below their potential if there were proposal, be transformed into a But he noted that what people beachtown feel of Sea Bright and
productive buildings on them. space with commercial businesses “It’s very thin; it’s only 15, 16 think of as the school’s iconic look traffic flow on some of the narrow
on the ground floor, six condo- feet wide,” Brooks said. So it will is just a “Garden State brickface” streets. But many said it would im-
The borough, as part of the miniums above it, and room for likely only have a 1.5 story struc- facade, a layer of brick-shaped prove a place that’s needed fixing
process, issued a request for pro- 14 parking spaces. ture with space for a single car be- stucco over the original bricks. up for decades.
posals for a unified vision for these neath.
three lots. Brooks and some part- The business entrance would be His plan calls for using those “I think it’s a great idea. I think
ners had already purchased the elevated a few feet off the side- The final project is the old original bricks “in interesting it’s a beautiful project,” said one
corner lot, but worked to come up walk, forming a sort of terrace. school, which was closed in 1978 ways, inside the walkway, inside resident.
with an RFP for the area, and sub- Brooks said this is because flood and remained vacant since then. the pillars” of the hotel.
mitted their plan in November. regulations require the ground The plan for this is to create a 52- This is one of two major rede-
floor to be elevated, but they want room boutique hotel, with a park- Brooks said that he has already velopment projects Brooks has
ing garage. That garage would in- spoken to several boutique hotel proposed for the borough. Last
operators who are excited at the lo- year he made a presentation on a
South Beach at Long Branch wins SAM Awards cation. It’s across the street from proposed development for the
the beach, and relatively close to riverside.
Long Branch — South Beach at South Beach at Long Branch with Angelica Arent of Shore Point Ar- New York City.
Long Branch, a residential devel- the SAM awards for the Best Mid- chitecture in Ocean Grove; Monte- Mayor Dina Long said that
opment being constructed on the Rise/High-Rise Community, de- forte Architectural Studio in As- But while the owner of the these two meetings had been for
beachfront, earned three presti- veloped by FEM South Beach Ur- bury Park; and Cornerstone smaller lot seems to be on board the public to get an idea of the
gious SAM awards (Sales & Mar- ban Renewal; Best Interior Construction Services, LLC, in with the proposal, the current projects. There will be another
keting) at the Atlantic Builders Design/Merchandising for a Mid- Somerville. owner of the school lot, Aldo town hall meeting on May 7 to
Convention (ABC). The largest re- Rise/High-Rise Community, de- Frustaci, does not. gather more reactions.
gional building industry tradeshow signed by FEM South Beach Ur- “We are so excited to receive
in the Northeast, the ABC was ban Renewal; and Best E-brochure the award for best mid-rise/high- At the meeting he asked if Ultimately, based on the feed-
held at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic for a Community designed by rise as well as two more awards,” Brooks had considered asking the back from the public, the council
City, New Jersey on April 2. Pace Advertising. noted Mimi Feliciano. “ABC is lot to be subdivided into eight will need to make tough decisions
one of the pre-eminent events on smaller lots, a request he has made she said. That includes considering
The community consists of two Located on Ocean Avenue, the the East Coast for building indus- to the borough’s Planning Board. redevelopment via condemnation
distinct buildings on 1.7 acres of development is the vision of Mimi try professionals, and the honors
oceanfront property which is al- and Edwin Feliciano, founders of reflect the outstanding level of de- “What about the rest of the “Please come back on May 7
ready 40 percent sold and slated to FEM Real Estate, LLC, based in sign and development achieved by properties behind them?” he Share your thoughts, advice
be completed by year’s end. Montville, N.J. The Felicianos our fabulous, dedicated team.” asked. ideas,” she asked.
teamed up with leading Miami-
The 2019 New Jersey Builders based interior designer Steven G; But Brooks said that they did
Association (NJBA) honored not consider that, because the RFP

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Annual Strengthening Families Community Garden Kick-off

Long Branch — Coastal Commu- Families prepare seeds at the Family Success Center during the annual
nities Family Success Center an- Mini Greenhouse workshop.
nounces its annual Strengthening
Families Community Garden vent child maltreatment within McKevitt 732-571-1670 x311, or Mini Greenhouses help to get seeds started for planting.
Kick-off and Health Fair to be held families and communities. email them at [email protected]
on Saturday, April 20. This free or [email protected]. Refer A Friend®
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garden activities, and an opportu- important role that communities Coastal Communities Family Got 5 friends?
nity to register for garden plots, play in protecting children,” stated Success Center, formerly Long You Could Earn
cultivating and growing healthy Lisa Wilson, “Everyone’s partici- Branch Concordance, a local non-
fruits and vegetables at no cost to pation is critical. Focusing on profit agency established in 2004,
them throughout the growing sea- ways to build and promote parents works with families in the coastal
son. and children is the best thing our Monmouth region and the sur-
community can do to prevent child rounding area helping families
Monmouth County service maltreatment and promote optimal succeed. To find out more, visit
providers will be on hand to per- child development.” www.coastalfsc.org. They wel-
form free health screenings, dis- come the community to tour their
tribute updated program informa- All are welcome. If you are a office and Family Success Center
tion and let families know about service provider interested in par- at 300 Broadway and the Seventh
resources available to them. The ticipating in the Community Gar- Avenue Community Garden lo-
kick-off will take place at the den Kick-off and Health Fair or a cated on Seventh Avenue between
Community Garden located on 7th community member or group who Joline and Broadway in Long
Avenue between Broadway and would like to volunteer or register Branch.
Joline from 10 a.m.-1 pm. for a plot, please contact Lisa Wil-
son, 732-571-1670 x302 or Dan
“This parent-child activity is a
valuable teaching tool. It provides
parents and children the opportu-
nity to grow their relationship and
organic vegetables contributing to
the urban beautification here in
Long Branch,” stated Lisa Wilson,
the Center’s Executive Director.

April is National Child Abuse
Prevention Month. Coastal Com-
munities Family Success Center
encourages all individuals and or-
ganizations to play a role in mak-
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Drazin inducted in Sports Betting Hall of Fame

Oceanport — Dennis Drazin of nering with William Hill U.S. to tinued success at Monmouth getting sports betting legalized in
Monmouth Park, who spearheaded handle sports betting at the track Park,” Drazin said. New Jersey,” said Sue Schnieder,
the effort to make sports betting le- and online. Community Director at the Sports
gal in New Jersey and ultimately Drazin, a prominent horse Betting Community, curators of
throughout the United States, will The induction ceremony will owner as well, took over the reins the Sports Betting Hall of Fame.
be inducted into the Sports Betting take place at the Sky Room in at Monmouth Park in 2012. He “He has definitely earned his berth
Hall of Fame on Thursday, April Manhattan and is being held in has been a long-time advisor to in the Hall of Fame.”
25, in a ceremony that will be held conjunction with the Betting on the New Jersey Thoroughbred
in New York City, the organiza- Sports America conference that is Horsemen’s Association and The Sports Betting Hall of Fame
tion announced. taking place at the Meadowlands served as chairman of the New Jer- was established in 2016 to “honor,
Exposition Center. sey Racing Commission in 2009. preserve and perpetuate the names
Drazin, chairman and CEO of and outstanding accomplishments of
Darby Development, operator of “I’m honored to be recognized “In an industry that isn’t shy of personalities who have added true
Monmouth Park Racetrack, will for my accomplishments in the in- them, Dennis is a tenacious char- value to the sports betting sector.”
be inducted as part of a class that dustry and I look forward to con- acter and he played a key part in
includes former New Jersey Gov-
ernor Chris Christie and promi- Houghtaling, Hobbie honored
nent Las Vegas bookmaker Art
Manteris. at MOCEANS 30th gala

Drazin waged a nearly seven- Link News File Photo 1`MOCEANS, celebrating three Assemblyman Houghtaling and State Assembly and chairs the As-
year legal battle to overturn the decades of helping residents with Gregg Hobbie whose passionate sembly Human Services Commit-
Professional and Amateur Sports Dennis Drazin fought for seven disabilities live and work inde- efforts have done so much to im- tee, which oversees legislation re-
Protection Act (PASPA), with the years to get sports betting legal- pendently and the leaders who prove the lives of the people we garding disabilities.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling in his ized at Monmouth Park Racetrack support them, honored Assembly- serve.”
favor on May 14, 2018. The deci- and elsewhere, and is being hon- man Eric Houghtaling and local “I’m proud of the robust and vi-
sion paved the way for legalized ored for his work by the Sports disability attorney Gregg Hobbie “It really is humbling to be hon- brant network that Centers for In-
sports betting across the country Betting Hall of Fame. at its 30th Anniversary Gala on ored by an organization with such dependent Living like MO-
after being restricted to just four Thursday, April 11 at the Sheraton an outstanding record in advocat- CEANS have built in our
states since being enacted in 1992. first legal sports wagers in New Hotel in Eatontown. ing for people with disabilities,” communities. We’ve made the se-
Jersey on June 14, 2018 after part- said Assemblyman Eric Hough- curity, health and employment of
Monmouth Park accepted the Originally known as Mon- taling (D - Monmouth), who is the disabled residents some of our top
mouth-Ocean Independent Living sponsor of several bills supporting priorities, and we look forward to
Resnikoff, Resnikoff & Witek Center, Inc., MOCEANS is a disabled individuals, including collaborating with MOCEANS
community-based non-profit or- A4388, which requires the Depart- and its members to turn those
Attorneys-at-Law ganization that provides informa- ment of Environmental Protetion goals into real legislation.”
tion, instruction, advocacy and to develop beach accessibility
“Serious Personal Injury” support for people living with dis- guidelines for persons with dis- Houghtaling and Downey have
ability as well as their families, abilities. also introduced a package of bills
Matrimonial N Municipal Court N Criminal Law friends and allies in the commu- intended to promote employment
N Corporations N Workman’s Compensation N nity. “Judyth and her dedicated staff among people with disabilities,
and volunteers have done so much and are currently working to see it
N Real Estate N “We’re the go-to place to find to advance independent living and passed by the Assembly.
N Estates & Wills N answers, solve problems, get ac- promote inclusion and acceptance
cess to support and services, peer for every person living with a dis- “It’s truly a privilege to serve
Jeffrey Resnikoff Robert Witek support and advocacy,” said ability. as an advocate and defender for all
Judyth Brown, Executive Direc- of the people in our communities
41 Memorial Parkway, Long Branch, NJ tor at MOCEANS. “Fifty percent “Their work has broken down who live with a disability,” said
of our staff are people who live barriers for thousands of people, Gregg Hobbie, who works as a
732.229.1570 with a disability, so we know and they work tirelessly to im- disability attorney in Eatontown
about the obstacles and challenges prove the lives of every member of specializing in Social Security and
that disability imposes on every- our disability community. I’m long-term disability cases. “I’m
day living.” proud to work alongside MO- incredibly grateful to MOCEANS
CEANS, and will continue to be for their decision to honor me at
“We’re incredibly grateful for an outspoken supporter of all of this event, and I’m awed by the
all of the support we’ve received our disabled residents,” he said. passion, empathy and experience
from our neighbors and commu- that has guided their work for the
nity leaders. Their help has made “Individuals with disabilities are past 30 years.
our social and fundraising events among the most vulnerable in our
— like last year’s first annual ac- community,” said Assembly- “By working together, with full
cessible Beach Bash in Long woman Joann Downey, who rep- dignity and respect for each mem-
Branch — a wonderful success. resents New Jersey’s 11th Legisla- ber of our society, I believe that we
We’re so grateful to advocates like tive District alongside can create a society where every
Assemblyman Houghtaling in the person with disabilities can live
comfortably and independently.
Organizations like MOCEANS
are a key partner in doing so, and
I look forward to seeing them con-
tinue their advocacy efforts in the
years to come.”

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Eatontown Cleanup Day will be April 28

Eatontown Cleanup Day is Sunday, April 28, 1-4 Borough Hall. The borough bus will be available to
p.m. (Rain date 5/5). take volunteers who are without their own transporta-
tion to cleanup sites.
Beautify Eatontown is organizing the annual Com-
munity Cleanup Day again this year. DPW will provide trash bags, gloves and, when
needed, safety vests.
If you would like to participate, as a group or as an
individual, please register via email to joelstark@ver- Pizza and cold drinks will be ready at the Commu-
izon.net. nity Center, 72 Broad St., after the cleanup, and cer-
tificates of appreciation presented.
They’ll meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind

George L. Catrambone students, wearing shirts urging people to protect Heel Pain?
nature, speak about the environmental harm of single use plastic bags.
What Can I Do?

By Dr. Steven Marder pain without surgery.

“My heel hurts when I get out of bed This non-surgical pro-
in the morning and after sitting.”
Students ask to ban cedure can be provid-
This condition is known as Plantar
Fasciitis or heel spur syndrome. It is ed in our office and
caused by an inflamation of the strong liga-
ment along the bottom of the foot. The the process takes
problem can last for months and become
plastic bag waste chronic. Then the patient is forced to seek about 20 minutes. Dr
medical attention. In most cases, conser-
vative care usually solves the problem and Marder is listed among
the foot gets better. If neglected, a heel
spur may develop. the Top (ESWT)

Continued from front page A conservative treatment called Centers of Excellence
Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is proving to
A few months ago, Mayor John He added that Long Branch was “a be a successful method of resolving heel in New Jersey for Shock Dr. Steven Marder
Pallone attended a presentation at complex town,” which would need “TOP PODIATRIST”
the school by the students. to address the needs of multiple 732•870•9700 Wave Therapy. Consumer Research
supermarkets and bodegas as well
“He listened to their letters and as restaurants and other places Latest treatment for: Council of America
messages, and of course invited which use plastic bags. • Bunions
them here,” Volpe said. • Hammertoes
Surfrider members had attended • Ingrown Nails
The students brought props: a to thank the city for two other • Fungal Nails
stack of 550 plastic bags several steps it was taking. • Heel Spurs
feet high was wheeled in. That’s • Arch Pain
how many bags each American That evening, council intro- • Warts
uses on average in a year. Almost duced an ordinance prohibiting the
all wind up in landfills, or can get intentional relase of balloons. Dr. STEVEN MARDER
loose and injure wildlife,
Foundation member Mike 1049 Broadway - Suite 1 - West Long Branch, NJ 07764
“We want to be the part of the Castellano said the ordinance is
change that protects our planet,” solely designed to keep people www.footdocsonline.com
said Diego, a fifth grade student from releasing large amounts of
and member of the GLC Green lighter-than-air balloons, such as ‘WE
Team. “We hope you find the for a wedding or other celebration. BUY
amount of plastic bags we use as Those balloons can drift out to sea, OLD
alarming as all our friends do.” where wildlife can mistake them BOYFRIENDS’
for food, with often fatal results.
Monmouth Beach, Point Pleas- JEWELRY’®
ant Beach, Belmar and other shore The ordinance wouldn’t impose
towns have already banned plastic a penalty if a child accidentally We buy it all… Just bring it to us.
bags. Last month, the state of New lost their grip on a balloon.
York said it was going to eliminate DIAMONDS • PLATINUM • GOLD • PEARLS
single-use bags as well. “We are not anti-fun or anti-5- • SILVER • JEWELRY • COSTUME JEWELRY
year-old birthday party,” he said.
When Pallone was asked it the Full Service Jeweler
city would join the school in their Council also passed a resolution
efforts, he responded “sure we opposing the proposed Williams/ Store: 115 Monmouth Road
will,” to loud applause. Nese Raritan Bay Pipeline and On Hwy. 71 North of 36
urging the NJ Department of West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Pallone said that students have Evnironmental Protection to con- 732.542.6200
tremendous power to influence duct hearings on it.
people’s minds and habits, and Office: Broad St. Eatontown, NJ 07724

1T Autism Awareness Month recognized

Holocaust Remembrance
Day; ‘Chhange’ Annual
Colloquium

The Center for Holocaust, Hu- Federation in the Heartland of

man Rights, and Genocide Edu- New Jersey and the Jewish War

cation (Chhange) at Brookdale Veterans of the United State, Jer-

will host the New Jersey State sey Shore Post. The event will

Yom HaShoah Commemoration, take place in the Navesink Rooms

Holocaust Remembrance Day, on of the Warner Student Life Center.

May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 To RSVP for the event, please

a.m. visit www.chhange.org or call

This year’s annual commemora- 732-224-2616.

tion of the Holocaust will feature

keynote speaker Dr. Agnes Grun- Chhange Annual Colloquium

wald-Spier. She is a child survivor Students in grades 5-12 and

of the Holocaust and author of their families are encouraged to

Women in the Holocaust: In their attend We Are the Change: Our

Own Words, which uses diaries, Voices Matter. The Center for

memoirs, letters, and personal in- Holocaust, Human Rights, and

terviews of women to explain how Genocide Education (Chhange)

women’s difficulties during the invites you to attend the 37th An-

Holocaust were different than nual Change Colloquium on May

those of men. 15 to learn how to be agents of The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented the Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Chil-

The book explores the unique change in your respective commu- dren (MOFC) with a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month at their workshop meet-

challenges women faced during nities. ing on Wednesday, April 3 in Freehold. Since the 1970s, the month of April has been recognized as Na-

the Holocaust including preg- Ziad Ahmed, founder of re- tional Autism Awareness Month with the goal of highlighting the growing need for awareness about autism.

nancy, abortion, caring for family defy.org and Yale University Stu- With help from concerned citizens, schools and charitable agencies, the County can continue to help in-

after men were arrested, sexual dent, is one of the keynote speak- dividuals and their families research the causes and treatments, while increasing awareness of autism and

abuse, and medical experimenta- ers for the event. Redefy is an advocating for the needs of individuals with autism. Left to right: Sheriff Shaun Golden, Freeholder Gerry

tion. organization committed to further- P. Scharfenberger, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, MOFC Trustee Christopher J. Rooney, Freeholder Direc-

The program will also include a ing equality that Ahmed started in tor Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Deputy Director Patrick Impreveduto, Autism Outreach Coordinator

candle-lighting ceremony featur- 2013. He was recognized as one of Francis Hines, Freeholder Susan M. Kiley and former Tinton Falls Mayor Gerald Turning.

ing local Holocaust survivors who MTV’s “Top 9 teens Changing the

are escorted by sailors from Naval World.” from Parkland, Florida who sur- out session where attendees can quium is invited to view
Weapons Station Earle and a mu- Brookdale alumna Brenda Co- vived the mass shooting at Mar- join local Holocaust and genocide Chhange’s 6th Annual Student Art
sical performance by a local high jory Stoneman Douglas High survivors, community upstanders, Installation. It is based on the
school choir. dallos, student upstander for the School. engaging educators, and other theme We are the Change: Our
DREAM Act and current Rutgers workshop leaders to learn more Voices Matter. Students from
Copies of Women in the Holo- University student, is another Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 12-year- about how to stand up to hate. throughout New Jersey used art to
caust: In their Own Words will be keynote speaker. old middle school student, will Topics addressed in the workshops express their own views about im-
available for purchase and sign- speak about her fight for the rights include: racism, antisemitism, ho- portant causes.
ing after the commemoration. Sarah Emily Baum and Chris- of trans and gender non-conform- mophobia, the Civil Rights Move-
tianah Akinsanmi, student leaders ing people. ment, inclusiveness, the Holo- Admission for the event which
All are invited to this free re- for March for Our Lives NJ, will caust, genocide and other tools will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30
membrance event sponsored by be speaking about the state’s or- After the keynote speakers, needed to combat hate in our com- p.m. is $7. To find out more and
the New Jersey Commission on ganization of the national move- there will be more than 30 break- register for the colloquium, please
Holocaust Education, the Jewish ment led and inspired by activists

munities. visit www.chhange.org or call

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Library celebrates The Doctor is in!
National Poetry
Month and more Dr. August Wreiole enters his 38th year of
General Internal Medicine, and
Sea Bright — April is National Poetry Month, and The Sea Bright Li- welcomes all
brary will be celebrating with poetry-themed programs and a month- patients, old and new, to
long Children’s Poetry Contest eligible for children and teens grades K- his office at 422 Morris
9 residing in Monmouth County. Avenue, Long Branch, NJ.

Winning entries will receive prizes and be published on the library’s Addiction services,
website. including Suboxone/
Subutex, available.
Poets.org notes “National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the
Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the Medicare
largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, li- Accepted
braries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our cul-
ture.” Evening Hours Available • se habla Español
Some Insurances Accepted.
Poetry Program:
Poets of Yore and the Shore, a workshop led by Nancy Noe, will be Please call 732.222.0200
Friday, April 26, 3-4:30 p.m. email: [email protected]
Read and discuss poetry written by writers who have called our sec-
tion of Jersey “home,” try your hand at poetry, and if you like, share 422 Morris Avenue, Long Branch, NJ
what you’ve written with others.
Office Hours by Appointment
Children’s Poetry Contest
The Children’s Poetry Contest will run through April 30. Eligible for
children and teens grades K-9th residing in Monmouth County. Winning
entries will receive prizes and recognition on the library’s website.
To see the full contest rules and online entry, visit www.-
seabrightlibrary.org/2019-childrens-poetry-contest.

Children’s programs
Shake, Rattle and Read Storytime Stars!, with storytime and crafts for
little ones and families, will be held Mondays, 1:30-2 p.m. for ages 2
to 4, and an afternoon program for ages 4 years and up from 3:45-4:15
p.m.
The themes for this month are:
• April 22 — Tree Hugging! Let’s listen to themed stories and cele-
brate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a cherry blossom craft.
• April 29 — Read to a Dog! Come practice your reading skills with
lovable, certified four-legged friends from the Monmouth County
SPCA.

Adult Programs
• April 24 — Extreme Knitting with Megan Gilhool, 3-4:30 p.m.
Local artist and knitter Megan Gilhool will be shows attendees how to
knit with unusual methods — hands and fingers — and unconventional
materials.
• April 26 — Poets of Yore from the Shore with Nancy Noe, 3-4:45
p.m.

***
The Sea Bright Library is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5
p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon. More information is available at
www.seabrightlibrary.org.
.

Recycling event May 4

West Long Branch — On Saturday, May 4, the West Long Branch
Environmental Commission is hosting a Recycling Event from 9
a.m.-1 p.m. at West Long Branch Borough Hall, 965 Broadway.

During the event you can:
• Recycle old electronics
• Shred personal documents
• Donate old eyeglasses (for the Lions Club)
• Drop off American Flags to be properly disposed of.
This year there is also a food drive being held for a local food
bank.
The document shredding is done immediately on site in a
secure system.
Please email any questions about Recycling Event to:
[email protected]

Parking time limit on Hwy. 36 to remain the same

By Neil Schulman changes to parking regulations ject. I never even imagined it could But Councilman Charles pizza. If I couldn’t park, I would
Sea Bright — The most controver- around Sea Bright, and Long cast become so touchy,” he said. Rooney said that the important have to move on,” he said.
sial issue the Sea Bright at the mo- the tie-breaker in a motion to thing about the 30-minute limit
ment may be an argument over 30 amend the ordinance to keep the A 30-minute parking limit is means more people can stop in to Council was divided on the is-
minutes of parking time. 30 minute limit, pending a review difficult for the police department a place for a quick purchase with- sue 3-3, so Long cast the tie break-
by the Department of Transporta- to enforce evenly, since it doesn’t out needing to look for an open ing vote.
At the April 2 Borough Council tion. always have the staff to patrol the space.
meeting, Mayor Dina Long cast a entire area each 30 minutes, he Friedman said that the Sea
tie-breaking vote to keep the 30 Currently, from May 1 to Octo- said. “There’s basically 16 weeks Bright police would find a way to
minutes of parking on Highway ber 1, there is a 30-minute limit on where businesses get to make a manage the half hour limit.
36 in the business district rather parking on the highway. “When we are out there enforc- living in this town and turnover is
than raising the limit to one hour. ing it, and someone says ‘you gave the key,” Rooney said. “We can make anything work,”
Police Chief Brett Friedman that guy a break.’… They come he said.
It’s a bit more complicated than said he was surprised how volatile back to the office with the ticket in Councilman Jon Schwartz
that. The borough was introducing the subject had become. their hand and say ‘what are you agreed it helped businesses. There will be a public hearing
an ordinance to make various going to do about it?’” “Tonight, I stopped to get a slice of on the ordinance at the April 16
“This has become a touchy sub- council meeting.

John Perlow, in ‘Killing Time’ tells of new start on life

By Neil Schulman he said. “Your main goal of the Maryville, New Jersey. “This is
Long Branch — When John Per- day, besides your addiction, is try- my final at bat and quite literally
low called me to discuss his new ing to find a roof over your head.” my ‘last shot’ at saving my life
book, Killing Time, about his bat- and making my daughter’s wed-
tle with addiction in recent years, Perlow’s led an interesting life. ding clean and sober… on No-
he suggested over the phone the Killing Time, his latest work — vember 18,” he writes. Another
news story’s headline could be just picked up by a publisher — patient “has smuggled in a lighter
“From Homeless To Hopeful.” tells of his struggles during this and we can’t resist an attempt at a
period. couple more puffs in my room.…
Later, when he came up to the I feel ashamed about it too, all I
office, he said that headline “It really revolves around my need are a couple of puffs….”
wouldn’t be perfectly accurate. own struggles of getting clean and
sober,” Perlow said. “It gives a That was while coping with
“I wasn’t literally living on the first hand account of somebody things that had been going on in
streets. But I was struggling to who’s in the grip of it all while our the outside world, including the
find a roof over my head,” he said. country is going through all this.” Las Vegas massacre.

He was also dealing with other One scene he recounts, early in It’s a book with a different tone
problems: no car and no job. the morning on Oct. 9, 2017 when than many of his works, such as
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Easter Egg Hunt by Seashore Day Camp and LB

It turned out to be a beautiful
day for the annual Easter egg hunt
held in West End Park Sunday
morning.

“We’ve held this egg hunt for
over 35 years,” said John Villapi-
ano, director of Seashore Day
Camp and School, who sponsored
the event along with the Greater
Long Branch Chamber of Com-
merce. “We hold this Sunday be-
fore every Easter every year, so
put it in your calendar right now.”

The kids were broken up into
five different age groups; 3 and
under, 4-5-year-olds, 6-8-year-
olds, 9-12-year-olds and the un-
limited group.

Hay was spread out then Sadie
Kawut and Michelle Borghese
helped hide the eggs. John gave
his countdown on his signature
bullhorn, before each age group,
and the kids, just barely able to
stop themselves, dove into the hay
grabbing as many eggs as they
could.

Prizes were handed out by
Chamber volunteers for most eggs
gathered in each age group.

“There were a lot of families
and kids here today,” said Cham-
ber Executive Director Nancy
Kleiberg. “It turned out to be a
great event.”

Winners
Moksh Parmar – 2 years old,
Maxwell Errigo –3, Logan – 3,
Analeah Nicoletti – 4, Kevin San-
tos – 4, Demonie Shaw – 5,
Chayse Bond-Moore – 7, Tessa
Hayes – 6, Nolan Fields-8, Math-
ias Quispe –7, Alex Castro -10,
Alyssa Rivera-10, Elizaveta Shar-
avara -9 and Jesse Mifflin -10.

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Chamber of Commerce a hit in West End Park

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Eatontown’s Easter Egg Hunt is hopping fun

By Coleen Burnett Ian Buerkle, holding Ava
Eatontown — The Borough of
Eatontown held its annual rain or Recreation Director Janice Grasso with the
shine Easter Egg Hunt at 80 Acres Easter Bunny supervising the day’s ac-
Park on April 13. tivites.

The weather for the day dawned
as cloudy and somewhat chilly, but
by noontime, the sun broke
through for perfect conditions.

The “eggs” contained all sorts
of tickets that were redeemable for
various prizes. There was a deejay
to spin music, while the Easter
Bunny made a special appearance
and posed for pictures with the
boys and girls.

The event is sponsored by the
Eatontown Recreation Commis-
sion, and Director Janice Grasso
was very happy.

“We had a great turnout, and the
weather was beautiful,” she told
The Link. “It was a great day.”

Tamara Mahe and daughter Kirsten

Amerlia Campbell displays a ticket inside one of her
eggs, good for a special prize.

Mike Stampler gives Cosmo a lift.

Suvannah Zdeb

Mayor Anthony Talerico and Carl Lawson. Sawyer Kopach enjoys a snack at the Skyler Jacob is ridden around 80 Acres Park by Josh
egg hunt. Falklin.

Mascot ‘Recycling Rocky’ gets his name

The Monmouth County Board “The creativity of all of the stu- the top three and every single stu- story about Molten and his squad
dent who entered should be very of robots who saved ten cities
of Chosen Freeholders announced dents who entered this essay con- proud of the great work that they from pollution while teaching res-
did.” idents about recycling.
the first, second and third place test was absolutely incredible,”
The three fourth-grade students Third place was awarded to
winners of the Monmouth County said Freeholder Director Thomas were presented with their awards Kelsey Kalemba of Brielle Ele-
at the regular freeholder meeting mentary School. Kelsey wrote a
Recycling Essay Contest to write a A. Arnone, liaison to the Mon- held on April 3. story about Roo and his travels
around the United States to edu-
story about and name the first-ever mouth County Recycling Divi- First place was awarded to Kier- cate people about recycling with
nan Turbitt of St. Leo the Great the hopes of saving fish and ani-
Monmouth County Recycling sion. “It was really hard to narrow School in Lincroft. Kiernan wrote mals.
a story about Recycling Rocky and
Mascot. all of the essays down to pick out the “Environmental Buddies” and “We have big plans for Recy-
Freeholder named how they helped recycle a sad soda cling Rocky! So, make sure to stay
bottle and turned him into a happy tuned and follow Monmouth
to Mater Dei Prep blue thermos. County Government on Facebook The Monmouth County Recycling
and Twitter to follow Rocky’s Mascot has been given a name.
Board of Trustees Second place was awarded to journey,” added Freeholder Direc-
Sophia Marie Kurdes of Shrews- tor Arnone. For more information about
Freeholder Susan M. Kiley has Dei Prep, I am excited to see what bury Boro School. Sophia wrote a Monmouth County recycling in-
been elected to serve as a member we can accomplish for the stu- formation, go to www.visitmon-
of the Mater Dei Prep Board of dents, staff and administrators of mouth.com.
Trustees. the school.”
Shrewsbury Chorale presents Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
“I commend Freeholder Kiley In the last year, Freeholder
for joining a board of individuals Kiley served as an alumnus liai- The Shrewsbury Chorale will perform Mercy, Accompanist John Balme will assist the orchestra
who have such a big impact on son for the Women’s Leadership Mercy, Mercy, a concert of music written by on organ and piano. The program will feature
the students of Mater Dei Prep Initiative where she promoted Vivaldi, Britten, and Handel in support of charities. Vivaldi’s Magnificat, written around 1726, to sup-
and their families who reside in advocacy and success for female The performance will take place on Sunday, April port a Venetian orphanage, the Ospedale della Pietà
Monmouth County,” said students on campus. The leader- 28, at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist which is still active today.
Freeholder Director Thomas A. ship group supports female sports Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front
Arnone. “Her background will and hosts workshops for women Street, Lincroft. Guest Conductor Joshua Anand Tickets at the door are $25 (Adult); $20
only bolster and support the who are eager to sharpen their Slater will direct a musical ensemble that includes (Student/Senior); and $10 (Child). Advance sales
Board’s initiatives.” skills, such as resume writing, as chorus, vocal soloists, and chamber orchestra. are discounted at $20, $17, and $8. Purchase tickets
they prepare for college and life online at www.shrewsburychorale.org.
Additionally, Freeholder Kiley after Mater Dei Prep.
will serve as the Chair of the Did you know… Continued from page 54
Finance Committee for the inde- “We asked the female students
pendent Board of Trustees to ‘what are the issues and how can tomer, no returns. The shop is also club@ gmail.com. fourth Sunday of the month from
ensure the school’s business strat- the Women’s Leadership Group holding a Winter Coat drive, ac- ****
egy is executed appropriately. help,’” said Freeholder Kiley. cepting winter coats and jackets September to May. Cost is $8 all
“After a facilitated discussion through December. All winter Good Grief, a grief and
“Freeholder Kiley clearly with these girls, our goals for coats will be on display in the fall. bereavement support group, is you can eat and there will be a
understands how important Mater Mater Dei Prep’s female popula- Dresses or coats donated may be held every Monday evening from
Dei Prep is to the Bayshore com- tion were to empower, provide taken to the rear entrance of the 6 to 7 p.m. at Old First United Commander special every break-
munity,” said Randy MacDonald, advocacy and leadership so these church, when open, or to the Thrift Methodist Church Social Hall,
Chairman of the Board of future graduates can contribute to Shop on Wednesday or Thursday 197 Locust Ave., West Long fast.
Trustees. “Freeholder Kiley the school’s strong legacy and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Please do not leave Branch. Call Terry at 732-456-
appreciates the unique causes of beyond.” items outside the shop. 1090 for reg. or more informa- ****
making college prep affordable to tion.
deserving students of all ethnic, According to their website, **** The National Active and
social and economic back- Mater Dei Prep is an independ- The Ocean Township Senior ****
grounds. She was the beneficiary ent, faith-based college prepara- Friendship Club announced the The Asbury United Methodist Retired Federal Employees
of a terrific education at Mater tory high school that fosters indi- following trips: Wed., May 15, Church thrift store, Church Street
Dei Prep and realizes these stu- viduality and growth within an Brownstone-Patterson, to see and Atlantic Ave., Long Branch, Association is held the third
dents are the future of Monmouth intimate and inclusive communi- America Bandstand (price $56); is open Tues. and Sat., 9 a.m.-1
County.” ty. Thur, July 18, Stony Hill- p.m. Clothing, housewares, jew- Tuesday of each month. It is at
Hackensack, to see Juke Box elry and more at reasonable
“I am truly honored to join the For more information about the Memories ($56); Tue., Nov. 26, prices. the West Long Branch Com-
Mater Dei Prep Board of Mater Dei Prep Board of Rainbow Playhouse, Penn., to see
Trustees,” said Freeholder Susan Trustees, visit www.mater- A Christmas To Remember **** munity Center,
M. Kiley. “As a graduate of Mater deiprep.org. ($56). If interested in any trips, St. James’ Thrift Shop, 296
call Lenore, 732-663-0039. Broadway, Long Branch, is open Locust Avenue beginning at 1
Leave a message if there is no Wed., and Thu., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
answer. Donations of gently used clothing p.m. All federal retirees are wel-
and small household items may be
**** dropped off during shop hours come. For more information
St. James’ Church only. Please do not leave bags or
Weddings – all denominations boxes outside the building. Call please call 732-222-6651.
welcome. Come, take a tour of 732-229-8651 for questions re-
our beautiful and historic church, garding your donation. They do ****
let them help you plan your spe- not accept books, furniture, appli-
cial day. 300 Broadway, Long ances, broken or damaged items of St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 535
Branch. 732-222-1411. any kind.
Broadway, Long Branch, is open
**** ****
The Solo Senior Supper Club is BOP Elks Lodge 742, Long every Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and
again meeting at Amy’s Omelette Branch (150 Garfield Ave.) offers
House, Long Branch, each Friday night dinners the 1st and Tue., 4-5:30 p.m. Clothing,
Monday night at 5:30 p.m. There 3rd Friday of the month, featur-
are no memberships or fees, and ing a salad bar & new specials housewares, jewelry, children’s
separate checks plus an opportu- menu.
Legal Notice • Legal Notice • Legal Notice nity for dinner with friendly peo- items, etc.
ple. If you’d like more informa- ****
tion, contact soloseniorsupper- Oakhurst VFW 2226, 212 ****
Norwood Ave, holds a breakfast
NOTICE OF ADOPTION business hours from the Municipal Clerk’s for the Vets every second and The Community Clothes
ORDINANCE #999
Office, 315 East Main Street, Oceanport,
BOROUGH OF
New Jersey. Closet at the Lutheran Church of
OCEANPORT
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2, as the Reformation, 992 Broadway,
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH
OF OCEANPORT, IN THE COUNTY amended, further notice is hereby given
OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY AP-
PROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A that the purpose of the forgoing ordinance West Long Branch, offers free
LONG- TERM TAX EXEMPTION
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECU- is to authorize the execution by the Bor-
TION OF A FINANCIAL AGREE-
MENT WITH OCEANPORT URBAN ough of a Financial Agreement with clothing a& accessories to those
RENEWAL PRESERVATION, L.P.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDI- Oceanport Urban Renewal Preservation, in need at no charge. Gently used

NANCE AND SUMMARY L.P., pursuant to which Financial Agree-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
foregoing ordinance, the summary terms ment the Borough will provide for and ac- clothing is available for men,
of which are included herein, has been fi-
nally adopted by the Borough Council of cept, in lieu of real property taxes, an
the Borough of Oceanport held on April 16,
2019. Any action or proceeding of any annual service charge paid by Oceanport women & children, of all sizes.
kind or nature in any court questioning the
validity or proper authorization of such or- Urban Renewal Preservation, L.P. to the It’s open the second and fourth
dinance or the actions authorized to be
taken as set forth in the ordinance shall be Borough in connection with Oceanport
commenced within 20 days of the date of
publication of this notice, as required by Urban Renewal Preservation, L.P.'s acqui- Saturdays of each month, 8:30-
the Long Term Tax Exemption Law,
N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq., particularly sition of property identified on the official
N.J.S.A. 40A:20-12. Members of the gen-
eral public may obtain a copy of the full or- tax maps of the Borough as Block 121, Lot 10:30 a.m., unless otherwise
dinance without cost during normal
5, and commonly known as 274-278 East noted on the door signs. Please

Main Street, and rehabilitation of a 101-

unit affordable, residential rental apart- sign in to visit the clothes closet

ment building, including one non-revenue

employee unit, for elderly and non-elderly at the Locust Avenue entrance of

residents with disabilities, which rehabili- the church during open times.

tation shall include façade repairs, roof re-

placement, concrete/paving repairs, Those in need are welcome to

additional site lighting, accessibility modi-

fications, upgrades to common areas and visit the CCC once per month.

renovation of all of the apartment units. ****

JEANNE SMITH, RMC

Municipal Clerk

04/18/2019 $27.80

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Surfing My DNA comes to NJ Rep in limited engagement

Long Branch wife nightclub act of the ‘40s and May 2 following the performance.

New Jersey Repertory Com- ‘50s narrated and framed by the A meet-and-greet with reception

pany, located at 179 Broadway in experiences of their daughter, Jodi. will follow the Saturday, May 4th

Long Branch, will present Surfing Combining a family’s journey, evening performance.

My DNA by actress/playwright, show business history and the rav- Long was seen last season at NJ

Jodi Long. This limited engage- ages of racism, it is a tale of hu- Rep, in Michael Tucker’s Fern

ment starts Thursday, May 2 and mor, passion, and perseverance Hill. She made her Broadway de-

will be performed thru Sunday, against insurmountable odds. but at age 7 in Nowhere To Go

May 26. Performances are Thursdays But Up directed by Sidney Lumet,

Directed by Eric Rosen, the play and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at the first of five Broadway shows,

stars Jodi Long and features com- 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 including a revival of Rodgers &

poser/musician Yukio Tsuji. p.m. Hammerstein’s Flower Drum

Surfing My DNA is the true A special talk-back with Long Song, for which she won an Ova-

story of a popular husband and will be presented on Thursday, tion Award at The Mark Taper Fo-

rum. In addition to theater, she has

appeared in film and TV. She

Make a Dinner Date with Us! wrote and co-produced the award
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an Ovation Nomination for Best

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A FULL Tickets are $30-$60 plus service Jodi Long
MENU & fee and may be purchased by call-
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PLUS… www.njrep.org.
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SPECIALS Festive Flutes announce free music programs
FOR LUNCH &
DINNER

JOIN The Festive Flutes, a semi-profes- bourees, minuets, and gavottes by Programs for the month of May
OUR HERO sional flute trio, founded and di- Bach, Handel, and Mozart; ballet will be presented on Saturday,
LUNCH CLUB rected by Marjorie Koharski, of classics by Tchaikovsky; Spanish May 11 at the Point Pleasant
Neptune, will present a series of dances from “Carmen”; a contem- Beach Library at 11 a.m. and on
MONDAY: free musical programs at libraries porary dance suite by Nishimura; Sunday, May 19 at Old Bridge Li-

Lobster or Lobster Tail $1899 in Monmouth and Ocean Coun- and more. brary at 2 p.m. An additional pro-
ties. The opening program will be gram is scheduled for Saturday,
TUESDAY: June 1 at Brick Library at 2 p.m.
This year’s concert, entitled performed at the Wall Library on
Grilled 14 oz. New York “Shall We Dance?” will feature Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. The Festive Flutes have a mem-
Strip Steak $1999 bership of adults and advanced

WEDNESDAY: high school students. They per-
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Roast Prime Rib classical music, show tunes, and
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THURSDAY: GOOD FRIDAY Open For of the group are Donna DeCotiis,
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FRIDAY: For a complete listing of the cur-
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Broiled Crab Stuffed Black Tiger Shrimp $1899 venues, please visit their website
Menu and at www.festiveflutes.com. For
SATURDAY: more details or to schedule a con-
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Terry Reid, Deborah Bonham at the Wonder Bar

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concert should be a cherished the huge success of the previous ing on a new album with all new
memory for any self-respecting year’s UK ‘Free Spirit’ tour with material.
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That ’70s Benefit: Monmouth Civic Chorus’ 70th Birthday Bash

Middletown dletown, NJ. talented chorus members per- to place their bid on silent auction America Alice Parker Award, and
Monmouth Civic Chorus cele- 1970s fashion is encouraged forming music from the 1970s. items or purchase tickets for the the 2010 Spinnaker Award for
brates 70 years of success with its Gordon Lightfoot, Queen, The chance auction throughout the Arts and Culture from the Eastern
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Bash! sual attire is requested. Reserva- all be featured throughout the invited to call for details.
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tions, and cabaret style entertain- for reservations and information. have included vacation weekends, music to audiences around the and Amor Artis, and a faculty
ment by chorus members. This original artworks, handmade jew- world since 1949. The Chorus has member at Westminster Choir
fun and entertaining event is More than 120 guests attended elry and knitwear, gift certificates been called “close to perfect” and College of Rider University,
scheduled for Saturday, May 11, last year’s gala, which raised over for local restaurants and nights on “among the very best in the entire where he works with the famed
at 7 p.m. at the Navesink Country $15,000 to support the artistic en- the town, gourmet food baskets, Northeast” (Asbury Park Press). Symphonic Choir.
Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Mid- deavors of the esteemed chorus. yoga and spa sessions, and more. The Chorus is the proud recipient
Bidders will have the opportunity of the 2008 ASCAP/Chorus
During the evening, guests will
be regaled by small ensembles of

Elton John, Tim Rice’s Barry Jacobsen: Your Show of Shows II

Aida at the Axelrod Freehold who at the time was semi-retired. Although not
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth born during the show’s run, Jacobsen became an
Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, awards for both In the Heights County presents Your Show of Shows Part II: historical expert on the production and history of
one of the most celebrated musi- (2017) and Ragtime (2018). On More inside stories of this classic TV show, pre- the show, spending hours talking to Max and oth-
cals of the 21st century, will make Broadway, Luis has worked with sented by Barry Jacobsen, on Sunday, May 19, at ers about those times in the early 1950s. After
its professional debut at the Axel- such luminaries as Lin-Manuel 2 p.m. Admission is $8 members, $10 non-mem- Max died, Barry took it upon himself to organize
rod Performing Arts Center with Miranda and Andy Blanken- bers. and donate television artifacts that were in his of-
director-choreographer Luis Sal- buehler (In the Heights, Hamil- Jacobsen returns to the Museum after his 2017 fice, many of which related to Your Show of
gado at the helm. Winner of four ton), Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, presentation of Your Show of Shows. This pro- Shows.
Tony Awards, Aida ran on Broad- Ain’t Too Proud), Patti Lupone gram features the most famous comedy sketches
way for almost 2000 performances and Brian Stokes Mitchell from Your Show Of Shows, such as “The German In 2002, Your Show of Shows was ranked #30
and won a Grammy for its sensa- (Women on the Verge) and others. General,” “This Is Your Story,” and “From Here to on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time!
tional Elton John score. Obscurity.” Jacobsen also discusses the history of
Artistic Director Andrew De- the show, plus his personal experiences working This program is made possible in part by the
The Axelrod’s new production Prisco “is honored to have Luis with the show’s creator. Monmouth County Historical Commission
of Aida will star Anita Welch in return to create a new work of art Additionally, he will display through funding from the New Jersey Historical
the title role. Welch has performed on our stage. Every Luis Salgado memorabilia from the show. Commission of the Monmouth County Board of
in major theaters up and down the production is unique and beautiful, Your Show of Shows was a popular, live variety Chosen Freeholders.
Eastern Seaboard, including lead and Aida holds a special place in show that was on television from 1950 to 1954,
roles in The Color Purple, Dream Luis’s life. It was the first musical featuring comedians Sid Caesar and Imogene For more information or to make a paid reserva-
Girls, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Hair and Luis saw in New York and it in- Coca, with writers that included Mel Brooks, Neil tion (non-refundable), call the Museum at 732-
Smokey Joe’s Café. spired him to leave Puerto Rico Simon, and Carl Reiner. 252-6990, or visit jhmomc.org/events. Maximum
and pursue a career on Broadway.” In the mid-1970s, Barry Jacobsen worked for capacity is 100, so paid reservations are recom-
Salgado, from the original the creator of Your Show of Shows, Max Liebman, mended. The Jewish Heritage Museum is located
Broadway casts of In the Heights Aida opens May 31 and runs in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center, at 310
and On Your Feet!, returns to the through June 16. Tickets are avail- Mounts Corner Drive.
Axelrod to direct and choreograph able at www.axelrodartscenter.-
this third musical, having been sin- com.
gled out for BroadwayWorld

Brookdale Big Band

The Brookdale Big Band Concert will be held at Brookdale Commu-
nity College on April 27 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center on the Lincroft campus. The Brookdale Big Band was
founded in 1985 by Joseph Accurso, professor in the music depart-
ment, in order to preserve and propagate the style period of Jazz mu-
sic known as Swing. The 18-piece group specializes in Jazz Swing
music reminiscent of the Swing Bands of the 1940s and 50s. Tick-
ets for the event are $5 for students, $10 for seniors, and $15 for the
general public. For more information, please visit
brookdalecc.edu/pac/box-office-information/ or call the box office at
732-224-2411.

OBITUARIES and a host of loving nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
SHERI NURSIE COGER Second Baptist Church in Long Farber, and Cameron Swanson Odessa Brown, Caffie Green,
39, of Eatontown, was called Branch. and his father Rick. Doris Green, Valerie Green, Betty Memorial donations may be
Visitation will be held on Friday, Green-Pauley; 28 grandchildren, made to St. Jude Children’s Re-
home on Tues- Roy could SING! He sang April 19th from 4 - 6 pm at the 16 great-grandchildren, 10 great- search Hospital, P.O. Box 1000,
day April 2, with popular R&B artists such as Damiano Funeral Home, 191 great-grandchildren; and many Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.
2019 at Univer- The O’Jays, Sister Sledge, Luther Franklin Avenue in Long Branch. nieces, nephews and cousins. The family invites you to leave a
sity Hospital in Vandross, The Tramps, Kool and Funeral, Saturday; April 20th 9:00 letter of condolence, light a me-
Newark, NJ. the Gang, Third World, and many, am from the funeral home with a Letter of condolences may be morial candle or make a memorial
She had a many others. He also put out two service to begin at 9:30 am. Inter- sent through the web at damiano donation through the web at
sweet, loving albums, “The Street People” and a ment will follow at Fairview funeralhome.com. www.damianofuneralhome.com.
and caring heart gospel album, “The Daniels Fam- Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of
and will be missed. ily Singers,” (Nobody But Jesus). flowers, memorial donations may PEARL JENRETTE LOUIS FRANK JOHNSON
Condolences available online be made to Clean Ocean Action 88, of Long Branch, died April 4, 60, of Long Branch, passed away
at LawsonFuneralService.com Surviving are his wife Martha; 18 Hartshorne Drive, Suite 2, 2019 at home. April 3, 2019 from natural causes.
two daughters, Chandra and Highlands NJ 07732 or
ROY DANIELS, JR. Niesha; his son, Roy III; and six [email protected]. The Pearl was born Louis was an
grandchildren, Maya, Joseph, Jas- family invites you to leave a letter in South Hill, Vir- artist who en-
71 and a life resident of Long mine, Jakiya, Mehki, and Jere- of condolence, light a memorial ginia and relocated joyed painting as
Branch, died miah. candle or make a memorial dona- to the shore area at well as working
on April 6, tion by selecting the appropriate an early age. with neon.
2019 at his Memorial donations may be tab. He was also a
home. made to the Second Baptist She was incred- plumber affili-
He Church. The family invites you to "He's little but he's wise, he's a ibly caring and kind ated with Local #1 Plumbers
was born in leave a letter of condolence, light terror for his size. Little man and her loving and generous spirit Union of New York.
Greenville, a memorial candle or make a me- with big muscles...hails from Sea made an impression on everyone He was predeceased by his
North Carolina morial donation on line at Bright - but usually found in she came in contact with. She was parents, Edward and Fanny John-
to the late Es- www.damianofuneralhome.com employed by JJ Newberry’s in son. He is survived by his loving
Long Branch." Long Branch for 15 years. sister, Deborah Muolo of Shrews-
ther Mae and Birt Leroy Daniels. FRANK FARBER Pearl was a very active mem- bury, and two brothers, Richard
His siblings are brothers, Aulan- 84, of Rumson, died on April 15, PHILLIP GREEN ber of Trinity AME Church in Johnson of Long Branch and
der (Buddy), Milton, Michael, 2019 at home. 89, of Long Branch, died on April Long Branch and the Golden Link Frank Johnson of Tinton Falls.
Louie and sisters, Doris (de- 8, 2019 at Jersey Shore Center in #24 Order of the Eastern Star. Letter of condolence may be
ceased), Elizabeth, Francine, and Frank was born and raised in Eatontown. She was predeceased by her sent through the web at
Shirley. Sea Bright and was parents Nathan, Sr. and Elizabeth www.damianofuneralhome.com.
a 1953 graduate of Born in Hartsville, South Car- Sally; her step-mother Hattie
Roy served our country honor- Rumson High olina, he had lived in Long Branch Sally; her husband William Jen- RALPH MAZZUCCA
ably in the US Army during the School. since 1948. rette; two sisters, Mary and 90, of Oceanport, passed away on
Vietnam War and also in Ger- He and his wife Gladys Tisdale, and three broth- April 15, 2019 at Riverview Med-
many. moved to Rumson Phil was a retired machinist ers, Nathan, Jr., Charles and ical Center in Red Bank.
He was a New Jersey State over 60 years ago for Martin Rubber Company in Henry Sally.
Trooper for 23 years earning the Long Branch. He enjoyed fishing, Surviving is her only daughter, Mr. Mazzucca
nickname Pops Daniels and re- and was the proprietor for the going to auctions and Atlantic Rachel Stevens of Plainfield; five was the past owner
tired July 1, 2002 as Detective family business, Frank J. Farber City. sisters; three brothers; four grand- of Globe Petroleum
Sergeant First Class. Roy was also Air, Refrigeration, Heat Inc., children, Randashay Jenrette- in Red Bank retiring
a Special Agent with the New Jer- Rumson. Phil was predeceased by his Alexander (Earl), Ira Stevens III, in 1995.
sey State Commission of Investi- parents, Edward and Mary Green; Iris Stevens, and Ireyah Stevens;
gation retiring from there July He was predeceased by his his wife, Thelma Blackwell eight great-grandchildren; Alvin, Born and raised
2014 where he was an “unsung wife Anabel T. Farber in 2019 and Green; his companion, Christine Quori, Shaniece, Justin, Joshua in Red Bank, he
hero.” his daughter, Karen Farber Swan- Short; his children, Mary Green, (RandaShay & Earl), Mheki, Ira moved to Oceanport 17 years ago.
son in 2009. He is survived by his Phillip Green, Jr. and Clifford IV, Zuliana (Ira III); one great- He was a member and past
He was a member of the VFW son and daughter-in-law, Christian Green. Surviving are his sons, Ed- great-grandson, Genesis (Alvin); Grand Knight of the Knights of
Post 1333 in Asbury Park and the and Susan Farber; four grandchil- ward Green, Matthew Green, An- Columbus in Fair Haven, a volun-
dren, Frank, Christian and Dylan thony Jeff Green; his daughters, teer fire fighter for the Little Silver
Fire Department Co. 1 and a
Hoffman Funeral Home parishioner of St. Anthony Roman
Catholic Church in Red Bank. He
Dedicated to meeting your individual needs. served our country honorably in
the US Army during the Korean
415 Broadway War.
He was predeceased by his
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740-5984 wife Elizabeth in 2016. Surviving
are his son Joseph R. Mazzucca;
(732) 222-2454 two daughters and sons-in-law,
Lisa and Raymond Cunneff,
Barbara A. Hoffman George P. Hoffman Susan and Jay Swoope; his
brother, Fred Mazzucca; and five
MANAGER DIRECTOR grandchildren, Raymond, Erin,
Sarah, Daniel and Joseph.
N.J. LIC. NO. 3867 N.J. LIC NO. 2472 Funeral, Thursday; 9:30 am
from the Damiano Funeral Home,
2 Convenient Locations 191 Franklin Avenue in Long
Branch, with a service to begin at
FUNERAL HOMES 882 Broadway 10:00 am. Interment will follow at
West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Woodbine Cemetery in Ocean-
Family Owned port.
& Operated 732-229-8855 In lieu of flowers memorial
—— donations may be made to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, P.O.
236 Monmouth Road Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis,
Ocean, NJ 07755 TN 38105.
732-531-3885 Letter of condolences may be
sent through the web www.dami-
Fred Fiore, Jr., Manager NJ Lic. No. 3759 anofuneralhome.com.

Kenneth J. Rau, Director NJ Lic. No. 3275 Continued on next page

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OBITUARIES Continued from previous page S. Thomas Gagliano, 87

EDWARD J. MILLER ange, and later raised her family in S. Thomas Gagliano, for the school board and grandsons are now members.
82, of Alexandria, VA, passed Newark, before moving to 87, of Red Bank, during the planning He served on the Board of East
away peacefully April 15, 2019 at Oakhurst in 1995. passed away peacefully and construction of Jersey Savings and Loan and was
home surrounded by his family. Saturday April 13th at Shore Regional High a founding member of the Iron-
She was an active member of home surrounded by School. In 1967 he was bound Bank. Senator Gagliano
Ed was born in Batu Gajah, the Immaculate Heart of Mary his loving family. elected the Oceanport was a Founder and Board Mem-
Malaysia and came to the United Parish in Maplewood, N.J., where Borough Council. ber of Futurevision Cable TV,
States in 1941. He lived in Gar- she served on the Parish Council Tom was born and which ultimately became part of
and volunteered extensively for raised in Long Branch, Becoming active in Comcast. He was a member of
den City, Long Is- both the parish and the school. and graduated Long county politics, Tom the Harpoon and Needle Club,
land and then moved Barbara worked for N.J. Bell, re- Branch High School in was appointed to fill an Long Branch and the Legislative
to Point Pleasant tiring from Lucent Technologies 1949, where later he unexpired term for Committee of Meridian Health
Beach when his fa- in 1997. would be inducted into the High County Surrogate. One year later Care. He also served on the Pa-
ther returned from School Scholastic Hall of Fame. he won election to the five year triots Alliance, trying to save Ft.
serving in the Royal Bobbie was predeceased by He lived in Holmdel and Rum- term. Monmouth during the BRAC
Army of Great her husband, Alfred Moretti; par- son before moving to Red Bank In 1977, Tom ran for the seat process.
Britain during World War II. After ents, Mina Harrison Bruno and in 2001. of retiring Senator Alfred
graduating high school, Ed serv- Michael Bruno; brother, Michael Beadleston and won. He served Surviving is his wife, Maria G.
iced his country honorably in the Bruno; and sister, Jean Bruno. Tom served his country honor- in the NJ Senate for three terms. Gagliano; four children, Robert
U.S. Marine Corps. Following his ably in the U.S. Navy during the He was proud of his work with and Karen Gagliano, Little Sil-
discharge from the USMC, he at- Surviving are her four chil- Korean Conflict. He was a 1954 Democratic Governor Brendan ver, John and Cindy Gagliano,
tended Monmouth College, now dren, Christopher and his wife, graduate of Brown University. Byrne, as well as Republican Fair Haven, James and Rozie
Monmouth Univ., where he Mary; Michael and his wife, Ani; Governor Thomas Kean. He Gagliano, Essex Fells and Susan
earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Veronica and her husband, Patrick In the mid 1950’s, he served as rose in leadership ranks to hold Gagliano, Florence , Italy; 11
later his Master’s in Education . Reardon; and Alan and his wife, an aide to the U.S. Third District the top Republican post, Minor- grandchildren, Alessia, Ceara,
Ed was a well-loved and re- Katherine; sister-in-law, Sylvia for Congressman James C. ity Leader of the Senate, as well Katie, James, Julia, Kelly,
spected Chemistry teacher at Barrasso; dear cousin, Jane Sen- Auchincloss, while a student at as ranking member of the Trans- William, Sofia, Jeannie, Rozie
Shore Regional High School for ior; nine grandchildren, Erin, Georgetown University Law portation & Communication and Emily.
34 years. Michael, Anthony, Samantha, School where he graduated in Committees.
During his tenure at Shore Re- Nicole, Christopher, Natalie, Con- 1959. Senator Gagliano was instru- Visitation Tuesday, April 16th,
gional, he was instrumental in the nor and Quinn and four great- mental in forming what is now 4 to 8 pm, at the Woolley-Bogli-
building of the observatory, now grandchildren, Brinley, Jayden, He returned to New Jersey and New Jersey Transit, to which he oli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell
named for him, as well as being Ainsley and Juliette. Clerked for the former NJ Attor- would later be appointed Execu- Street, Long Branch. Mass of
named the Science Department ney General Theodore Parsons. tive Director by Governor Christian burial, Wednesday,
and later the Math and Science A testament to Bobbie's life is In 1960 he joined the law prac- Thomas Kean. April 17th, 11 am Our Lady Star
Department Chairman prior to his the abundant amount of friends tice of Potter and Fisher, Long In 1991, following a devastat- of the Sea Church, Long Branch.
retirement. she made and kept throughout the Branch. Tom became the Senior ing Halloween storm, Senator Interment will follow at Glen-
When he wasn’t in the class- years. Bobbie enjoyed playing Partner of this firm which ulti- Gagliano pulled leaders and wood Cemetery, West Long
room, he could be found coaching cards with “The Girls” and the mately became the law firm of companies together from the Jer- Branch.
baseball, as well as boys and girls thought of Atlantic City always Gagliano, Tucci, Iadanza and sey Shore to form the Jersey
soccer. brought a smile to her face. Bob- Reisner. His practice primarily Shore Partnership. As the leader In lieu of flowers donations in
Outside of the classroom, Ed bie always said her greatest sense involved representing municipal of the Partnership, he success- Tom’s memory may be made to
was very involved in his commu- of pride were her four children governments, land use boards fully obtained stable funding the Amerigo Vespucci Society,
nity and served on the Oceanport and that she cherished every mo- and authorities. In 1991 he be- from the State, matched by the 286 Willow Avenue, Long
Borough Council for nine years. ment spent with her grandchil- came Of Counsel at Giordano, Federal Government funds for Branch, NJ 07740 or the Merid-
During his tenure on the Ocean- dren. Her optimistic and bright Halleran and Ciesla Law Firm beach replenishment. ian Health Care Foundation,
port, he was very involved in the spirit will truly be missed, but we and then later became Senior Senator Gagliano was a proud 1340 Campus Parkway, Building
development of the Parks and can take solace in knowing she is Vice President for Corporate and member of the Amerigo C, Unit 4, Neptune, NJ 07753.
Recreation program as well as in- reunited with her true love, Al. Legal Affairs at EPS Corpora- Vespucci Society of Long To send a message of condolence
stituting an Environmental Com- tion, Tinton Falls. Branch, of which his father was or share a favorite memory
mission monitoring water quality For condolences, please visit a founding member and his sons please visit Senator Gagliano’s
on the Shrewsbury River for www.fiorefuneralhomes.com. In He served as the Oceanport page of tributes at www.woolley
which he later was commended by lieu of flowers, donations in Bob- Republican Club president and boglioli.com.
the New Jersey Department of En- bie's memory may be made to was a member of the Oceanport
vironmental Protection. American Cancer Society. Planning Board. He was counsel
Surviving is his wife of 55
years, Carol; his daughter & son- ROBERT J. O'GRADY O'Grady and his sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. through the web at www.dami
in-law Sharon & Don Wright and 75, of Monmouth Beach, died on Kathy O'Grady. Surviving are his Memorial donations may be anofuneralhome.com.
his grandchildren Allison and wife of 47 years, Mary O'Grady;
Kathryn Chan and Dylan and April 13, 2019 at two sons, Matthew O'Grady and made to St. Michael's Church, 252 Continued on page 58
Ethan Wright. home surrounded by Robert O'Grady; two daughters 9th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Let-
Visitation Monday April 22nd his family. Rebecca Ann Cosentino and her ters of condolence may be sent
11:00 am until the time of the husband Paul and Joanie O'Grady
service at 12:00 pm at the Wool- Born and raised and her husband, Daniel Ferrise; ,V \RXU IDPLO\ IDFHG
ley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 in Bayonne, he has two brothers, Ted O'Grady and his ZLWK WKH FKDOOHQJLQJ RUGHDO
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Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. sentative for the JCEA and a Gabriel and “Sweetie”; and many – Bill Boglioli
To share a favorite memory or proud member of the County brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
messages of condolence, please Corkmen Association in Bayonne.
visit Ed’s page of tributes at Bob was predeceased by his
www.woolleyboglioli.com. parents, William and Hannah

BARBARA “BOBBIE” “Serving Our Families with Compassion & Dignity” We create celebrations as unique as the lives behind them. It’s all about the personal
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passed away Thursday,
April 11, 2019, at Steven S. Lawson, Funeral Director/Manager • NJ Lic#4251 FUNERAL HOME
Riverview Medical
Center in Red Bank, Bringing end of life celebrations to life.
after a battle with can-
cer. William J. Boglioli, Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3652 [email protected]
10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (732) 229-0122 www.woolleyboglioli.com
Bobbie grew up in East Or-

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A Free Community Easter Sunday Dinner will be held April 21, noon
to 2 p.m. at St.Luke’s United Methodist Church, 535 Broadway, Long
Branch. Pictured are Rev. Richard Romero, Pastor of St. Luke’s, and
Dinner Chairperson Avery Grant. If interested in volunteering, call 732-
229-9398. To make donations, call 732-222-1341.

The grand opening was held Tuesday morning for the new WindMill in Ursula Plaza in North Long Branch. OLD GUARD APRIL
City officials, family and friends were on hand for the highly anticipated event. Cutting the ribbon is WindMill BIRTHDAY — It was
owner Steve Levine. “Happy 95th Birthday” for
Walter Frattin at the April 3
Easter and Passover wishes ************************** their support. She said the 23-mile Long Branch Old Guard
This is a holy weekend, with the 100% oppose pipeline pipeline “would rip the Raritan weekly meeting. Walt has
Bay in half and cause destruction.” been a member for many
Jewish holiday of Passover begin- On Tuesday, the Sea Bright Bor- years, even before the pres-
ning Friday evening. That’s also ough Council passed a resolution Sea Bright’s not the only town ent meeting location, the
the Christian holiday Good Friday, opposing the construction of a pro- doing this. Environmentalists at Senior Center in Second Av-
which leads up to Easter Sunday. posed natural gas pipeline, The last week’s Long Branch Council enue in the city. Walt was a
Williams/Nese Raritan Bay meeting praised the city for taking well-recognized builder in
Whatever you celebrate – or if Pipeline. a stand (see front page story). his pre-retirement days. He
you don’t celebrate and just enjoy still enjoys conversation
chocolate and the lovely spring Cindy , founder of Clean Ocean Zipf said that getting people to about that craft and the cur-
weather – The Link News wishes Action (and a former Sea Bright oppose the pipeline and call for rent activities going on
everyone a special weekend. resident) thanked the borough for around the city these days.
Continued on next page Until just a short time ago he
was noted for riding his bike
St. James’ Welcomes You to to meetings, weather permit-
Join Us as we Approach This Holiest of Seasons ting, from his home near the
medical center.

The Old Guard meets each
week at the Center at 10:30
a.m. and invites anyone in-
terested to drop by and see the pleasant setting and members who
enjoy the sessions of chatting about sports, current events and enjoy
the camaraderie.

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The Long Branch Police De- the marathon courses at thenew-
partment would like to remind jerseymarathon.com.
everyone the NJ Marathon is being **************************
held on Sun.,April 28. CommUNITY

There will be various roads The city council was ready to
closed throughout the city, as well introduce a resolution supporting
as in Oceanport, Monmouth Beach CommUNITY, a group which fos-
and other towns in the area. ters community relationships and
outreach among people of all col-
The Link News will have more
details next week, but you can see Continued on next page

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Marsh, who is a third generation volunteer firemen here in MB. There is a long history of MB firemen in the BUY • SELL • QUALITY APPRAISALS
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Bryan Keeshan and Peter Keeshan, both serving as Fire Chiefs in MB. As always, 100 percent of the proceeds 732•229•5700
from the flower sale go to fund the needs of the fire company.
Open: Mon., Wed. thru Sat., 10-6 • Closed Tues. & Sun.
Continued from previous page have passed a resolution against Long Branch, say no, in less than
hearings has been easy. By the end it. one month,” she noted.
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At the West Long Branch firehouse on Monmouth Road, WLB Pack 145 members were given a lesson in
fire safety by, left, Chief Vic Huhn and fireman Timmy Hagerman.

Danny Susser is a bartender at The Drifthouse by David ors, creeds, gender, gender identi- “I appreciate that resolution be- donuts will be served.
Burke in Sea Bright on Tues, Fri, Sat and Sundays. On fication, sexual orientation, dis- cause I know people who face **************************
Wednesdays you can find Danny at the Nauti Bar on ability and ages last week, but held abuse in their homes for even try- Beach access signs
the beach. it for some more work. ing to get help,” she said.
************************** Long Branch Public Works Di-
City resident Anna Sweeney Meet the Eatontown Lions rector Stan Dziuba says that the
said she hopes to see something city is working to make sure that
passed, especially an idea men- The Eatontown Lions will hold all the signs advertising public
tioned in it that CommUNITY an Open House on Sat., April 27, beach access points in Long
would work with local businesses 10 a.m.-noon at the Eatontown Branch are up and in place.
to have their places certified to be Community Center.
able to help local youths who need “Everything is probably going
trouble due to LGBTQ issues, and This is an informal meet and to be up by Memorial Day, and
to advertise the fact. greet to learn who the Lions are probably before that,” he said.
and what they do. Coffee and
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Andrea Phox photo

A Coffee with the Mayor was held on April 9, with members from Nep-
tune Hose. Co. It was a great night, with more than 40 members of the
public stopping by to share their views, and the City looks forward to
having more of these events in the future. City officials noted that it is
a wonderful historic fire company, with more than 150 years of history.
It may also have the oldest bowling alley in the United States.

For a while there were wooden Officers honored
signs by access points, but many Congratulations to Officer
of them broke or were vandalized.
The city received some comments George Samol and Corporal
a few months ago, but its sign Tracey Widdis, who were pre-
making machine was broken at the sented with a Meritorious Service
time. Award at the upcoming Mon-
************************** mouth and Ocean County Intelli-
Fixing the fish ladder gence Bureau (M.O.C.I.B.) Valor
Awards Luncheon on April 17.
The city wants to make sure that
not only people, but also fish, can They were recognized for their
get to the ocean when they want role in subduing a murder suspect
to. on August 21, 2018. The suspect
attempted to grab Samol’s firearm
It’s currently rebuilding the “fish and a violent struggle ensued. Cpl.
ladder” at Lake Takanassee to Widdis was the first backup officer
make it so that fish can migrate on scene and arrived was able to
out of the lake when needed. help Samol to fend the suspect off
There’s an existing ladder, but “the and maintain control of his
design was not the best,” Dziuba weapon until additional officers
said. arrived to assist in subduing him.

Dziuba said that they also are
looking at dredging the lake.
**************************

EDITORIAL Smith: Autism study shows
need for more research
Spots on my apples
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), author of four major laws on autism and co-chair of the Congressional
Friday evening, the Jewish holiday of Passover be- Autism Caucus, issued the following statement on Friday, during World Autism Month, in response to
gins. Odds are even if you’re not Jewish, you knew data published by the CDC on autism rates from seven sites across the U.S. including in New Jersey. NJ
it was coming, because supermarkets stock their was identified as the highest among the sites in the autism prevalence rate of children aged 4 years:
shelves with special foods like boxes of matzo. Sunday is
the Christian holiday of Easter. Again, even if you aren’t “The numbers released by the CDC this week confirm the ongoing need and benefits of earlier de-
Christian there have been plenty of signs it’s upon us, tection and intervention programs for children with autism. Having access to critical services like Applied
from shelves filled with chocolate bunnies in stores to Behavior Analysis (ABA) can provide families of children with autism with the assurance that they will
crosses draped in purple outside of churches. not be left behind.

Reminders of upcoming special events are important. “On the federal level, we know that autism surveillance and research, early detection and intervention,
Easter and Passover have great meaning for their respec- and education programs are all at risk if the national Autism CARES Act is not reauthorized again by Sep-
tive faiths, and the long preparations show this. tember 30. I wrote the 2014 law and have introduced legislation (HR 1058) this year to reauthorize the
program again and provide more than $1.6 billion in federal funds over the next five years for the CDC,
By a quirk of the calendar, this year, another holiday NIH, and HRSA for the critical programs these agencies support. HR 1058 will also extend services across
falls on Monday: Earth Day. It’s celebrating its 49th an- the lifespan of individuals with autism, supporting the estimated 50,000 persons with autism each year
niversary, founded in 1970. who ‘age out’ of assistance programs, and help them enter adulthood and live healthy, independent lives.
It will also prioritize the needs of medically underserved areas.
The impetus for founding Earth Day was visible signs
it was needed. Organizers said they were inspired by a “Autism CARES gives CDC the authority to work with state surveillance programs, helping to iden-
massive oil spill in Santa Barbara that took place the year tify and quantify instances of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Without
before. But that was hardly the only piece of evidence we that authorization and information, we wouldn’t be able to examine the prevalence of autism here in New
needed to take better care of our planet. In June of 1969, Jersey, or across the country, and understand where the greatest needs are. I applaud Dr. Coleen Boyle,
the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire. Signs that we Director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at CDC for her shared
had to protect the planet from pollution, clear cutting and commitment to earlier detection and intervention.”
more easy to spot.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Today, rivers don’t catch fire. But the effects we’re
having on the environment still need to be addressed. Un- Letters to the Editor must contain full name, address, and a daytime phone number for verification.
fortunately, they aren’t always visible to the naked eye – They will be printed at the newspaper’s discretion as space allows, and condensed if necessary.
until it’s too late. Letters may be mailed to 176 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 or emailed to
[email protected]
Plenty has been written about why it’s stupid to dis-
miss global warming because of a couple of days of snow,
but that’s human nature. If people aren’t feeling signs
right this second that it’s warmer than it’s ever been, in-
creased damage from hurricanes, record damage from
wildfires, and the deadly floods. (A CBS News headline
from last month: “Perfect storm of extreme weather and
climate change drove deadly Midwest flooding.”)

There are other signs that our pollutants might be
coming back to bite us – or we might be about to bite into
our pollutants. An article in the May issue of The At-
lantic, “Human Drugs Are Polluting the Water — And
Animals Are Swimming in It” recounts how our drugs are
leeching into the water, and the dangerous and unpre-
dictable effects even trace quantities have on various
wildlife. It’s an issue scientists have been worried about
for decades, and will get worse if we don’t figure out a
way to filter these drugs from our waste water.

But at the moment, most people can’t notice the ef-
fects. Or perhaps they attribute the problem with strange
animal behavior or deformities to something else.

We want an Earth Day where we can celebrate how
well preserved and safe nature is. But without obvious
signs of danger, people tend to minimize the importance
of the holiday.

The year that Earth Day came out, Joni Mitchell re-
leased Big Yellow Taxi, known for its opening “they
paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” One verse
speaks out against the harmful pesticide DDT in use at
the time: “Give me spots on my apples/ But leave me the
birds and the bees/ Please.”

Spots are important. They tell us to pay attention.

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Mary Oliver, nature poet Corey Booker makes his

The late Mary Oliver, the THE campaign official
Pulitzer Prize winning poet who
passed away earlier this year at STATE Senator Cory Booker, D-NJ has OUR STATE OF MIND -
the age of 83, was an artist who announced he will run for presi-
used her words to paint pictures WE’RE dent of the United States of Amer- THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF AN
of the natural world. Her verses ica. Saturday at Military Park, AFRICAN AMERICAN DIASPORA
express deep reverence for nature IN Newark, Senator Booker and sup-
as sources of beauty, solace and porters crowded outside, under the By Robin Martin
wisdom. By Michele S. Byers, Exec. Dir., sunlight to present himself, his
NJ Conservation Foundation platform as a viable candidate Ellen suggested a wedding in dent wants a race to the gutter and
“I could not be a poet without seeking a nomination from the the White House should he get the to fight us in the gutter. To win, we
the natural world,” Oliver once the former estate of Robert Wood Democratic Party. nomination, and win the general have to fight from higher ground
wrote. “Someone else could. But Johnson, in 2001. election for president. in order to bring this country to
not me. For me, the door to the Sen. Booker has made the right higher ground. So we cannot al-
woods is the door to the temple.” The idea for the trail came from chess moves to position himself to Sen.Booker is polling in the sin- low them to divide us, and we also
the McVays, Princeton residents campaign for the seat of president. gle digits, which is fine with his must resist the urge to divide our-
Mary was a victim of childhood who love both poetry and pre- He was elected mayor of Newark, campaign staff for now. selves.”
sexual abuse and neglect, and served land. Scott was the found- no small feat against the incum-
turned to nature as a haven from ing executive director of the bent Sharpe James. James was Joy Reid, the host of the AM Senator Booker is one of the
her troubled home life. She spent Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, powerful, even with all the cor- Joy, interviewed Booker in his rare politicians who seems to gen-
countless hours wandering the a leading environmental grant ruption accusations. Newark, home. Two very intellec- uinely to care for the underserved
woods near her Ohio home, scrib- maker, and founder of the Dodge tual professionals discussed the peoples. He resided voluntarily in
bling in her notebook and reading Poetry Festival. Hella is a founder It is noted that James cam- political landscape and current po- crime and poverty-stricken com-
Walt Whitman poetry. of the Whole Earth Center, a com- paigned against Booker in the old litical climate of democracy. munity to prove his commitment,
munity-based natural foods store, school political voice. The voice Reid’s interview ranged from do- loyalty to a community. And, dare
She became a prolific writer of and served on the board of D&R of gutter politics. mestic to international politics, to say his stamina for the political
both prose and poetry, although Greenway. searching for his political views. game.
she became best known for poet- Well, Senator Booker won the
ry. Her first collection, No Voyage The poetry trail covers 1.5 election for mayor of Newark. He stated he possessed unique He remains a resident of
and Other Poems, was published miles of looping paths, with no Next, he ran for the late Senator experiences that he will bring to Newark, NJ. Senator Booker has
in 1963, and she won the Pulitzer distinct beginning or end. Poems Lautenberg’s vacant seat against the oval office. Booker has a sense offices in Gateway Center in
Prize for Poetry in 1984 for the chosen by the McVays are mount- Steve Lonegan, a Republican. An- of urgency, the same he sensed Newark, Camden, and Washing-
collection American Primitive. ed on signs that occasionally lead other opponent who made not so when he ran for city council of ton, D.C.
hikers off the path and into the subtle accusations toward Booker his community.
Her poetry touches on nature: native wildflower meadow. as part of his campaign strategy. This month in African
hummingbirds, waterfalls, owls, Rustic benches dot the sides of Booker won the Senate seat. “This country is not working American History
trees, the ocean, snakes, wild the trail, inviting visitors to pause for a lot of people. People are be-
geese, storms, sand crabs and and reflect. Each poem was cho- On her eponymous show, Ellen ing left out, left aside.” 1918 — The National Urban
changing seasons, to name a few. sen for how it speaks to and about Degeneres asked Sen. Booker League is founded.
But her poems also address larger nature. about the relationship, the rela- Sen. Booker will not be the one
themes like love, loss, joy, wonder tionship they tried to keep quiet. to engage in gutter politics. In- 1990 — August Wilson wins
and gratitude. For Mary Oliver, the natural stead, he will focus on grace and second Pulitzer Prize for ‘The Pi-
world never ceased to be an inspi- Sen. Booker said Rosario Daw- unity. ano Lesson’
More than anything, her poems ration. On her walks – in the Ohio son was spotted at the Washing-
tell the story of how being in woods of her childhood, the Cape ton, D.C. airport attempting to “Critics will tell us that a cam- Ms. Martin is an educator, free-
nature made Oliver feel safe, Cod shoreline of her adulthood catch a flight after a visit with Sen. paign powered by grace and love lance journalist, and 2008 Mon-
happy and alive. and other places - she paid atten- Booker. The media spotted her in and deep faith in each other can’t mouth University Dr. King Un-
tion and expressed astonishment. the airport. She revealed that she beat that,” he said. “But I say it’s
“We all have a hungry heart, Wild animals were often depicted and Sen. Booker are now officially the only way we win. The Presi- sung Hero recipient.
and one of the things we hunger in her poems as kindred spirits, dating.
for is happiness. So as much as I and she devoted an entire book of
possibly could, I stayed where I poetry and prose - 2013’s Dog BROADWAY
was happy,” she explained in an Songs - to the deep relationships LOAN CO.
interview with Maria Shriver for between humans and canines. ESTABLISHED 1923
O Magazine. “I spent a great deal
of time in my younger years just When writing about death, 208 Broadway
writing and reading, walking Mary showed no regrets about
around the woods in Ohio, where how she lived her life: "When it's Long Branch, NJ Licensed Pawnbrokers & Jewelers
I grew up.” over, I want to say: all my life I 732/229-1267
was a bride married to amaze-
She lived most of her adult life ment. I was the bridegroom, tak- $ Immediate Cash $
in Provincetown, Mass., with her ing the world into my arms."
partner, Molly Malone Cook, and No Credit Checks
wrote far too many poems to list. To learn more about Mary Liberal Loans
But one favorite of her many fans Oliver and her poetry, go to the
is The Summer Day, which begins Poetry Foundation website at MoneyGram
with the age-old question “Who www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/
made the world?” and ends with: mary-oliver. The site includes Money in Minutes
links to dozens of her poems. You Worldwide
I don't know exactly what a may also be interested in A Year’s
prayer is. Risings with Mary Oliver, a blog PAY ALL YOUR BILLS HERE
that reads and reflects on her
I do know how to pay attention, poetry - http://yearsrisingmaryo- Gas • Phone • Cable • Electric
how to fall down liver.blogspot.com/. • Car Loans • Water • Gasoline

into the grass, how to kneel in If you’re looking for an inspir- • Department Stores
the grass, ing, beautiful walk this spring, • Catalog Orders
treat yourself to a trip to the Scott
how to be idle and blessed, how and Hella McVay Poetry Trail. 59HOME OF THE ¢ MONEY ORDERS
to stroll through the fields You can learn more about it at the
D&R Greenway Land Trust web- Great Buys On New & Estate Jewelry, Diamonds & Gold
which is what I have been doing site at https://drgreenway.org/sig- • Expert Repairs • Bonded & Licensed
all day. nature-spaces/#Outdoors. You can
also watch a video documentary
Tell me, what else should I have about the trail at http://vimeo.
done? com/33563097.

Doesn't everything die at last, And for more information
and too soon? about preserving New Jersey’s
land and natural resources, visit
Tell me, what is it you plan to the New Jersey Conservation
do Foundation website at www.n
conservation.org or contact me at
With your one wild and pre- [email protected].
cious life?

The Summer Day is one of 50-
plus nature poems found along
the Scott and Hella McVay Poetry
Trail, a one-of-a-kind walking
path located in the 55-acre
Greenway Meadows Park in
Princeton. D&R Greenway Land
Trust helped to preserve the park,

Mary Oliver, nature poet Corey Booker makes his

The late Mary Oliver, the THE campaign official
Pulitzer Prize winning poet who
passed away earlier this year at STATE Senator Cory Booker, D-NJ has OUR STATE OF MIND -
the age of 83, was an artist who announced he will run for presi-
used her words to paint pictures WE’RE dent of the United States of Amer- THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF AN
of the natural world. Her verses ica. Saturday at Military Park, AFRICAN AMERICAN DIASPORA
express deep reverence for nature IN Newark, Senator Booker and sup-
as sources of beauty, solace and porters crowded outside, under the By Robin Martin
wisdom. By Michele S. Byers, Exec. Dir., sunlight to present himself, his
NJ Conservation Foundation platform as a viable candidate Ellen suggested a wedding in dent wants a race to the gutter and
“I could not be a poet without seeking a nomination from the the White House should he get the to fight us in the gutter. To win, we
the natural world,” Oliver once the former estate of Robert Wood Democratic Party. nomination, and win the general have to fight from higher ground
wrote. “Someone else could. But Johnson, in 2001. election for president. in order to bring this country to
not me. For me, the door to the Sen. Booker has made the right higher ground. So we cannot al-
woods is the door to the temple.” The idea for the trail came from chess moves to position himself to Sen.Booker is polling in the sin- low them to divide us, and we also
the McVays, Princeton residents campaign for the seat of president. gle digits, which is fine with his must resist the urge to divide our-
Mary was a victim of childhood who love both poetry and pre- He was elected mayor of Newark, campaign staff for now. selves.”
sexual abuse and neglect, and served land. Scott was the found- no small feat against the incum-
turned to nature as a haven from ing executive director of the bent Sharpe James. James was Joy Reid, the host of the AM Senator Booker is one of the
her troubled home life. She spent Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, powerful, even with all the cor- Joy, interviewed Booker in his rare politicians who seems to gen-
countless hours wandering the a leading environmental grant ruption accusations. Newark, home. Two very intellec- uinely to care for the underserved
woods near her Ohio home, scrib- maker, and founder of the Dodge tual professionals discussed the peoples. He resided voluntarily in
bling in her notebook and reading Poetry Festival. Hella is a founder It is noted that James cam- political landscape and current po- crime and poverty-stricken com-
Walt Whitman poetry. of the Whole Earth Center, a com- paigned against Booker in the old litical climate of democracy. munity to prove his commitment,
munity-based natural foods store, school political voice. The voice Reid’s interview ranged from do- loyalty to a community. And, dare
She became a prolific writer of and served on the board of D&R of gutter politics. mestic to international politics, to say his stamina for the political
both prose and poetry, although Greenway. searching for his political views. game.
she became best known for poet- Well, Senator Booker won the
ry. Her first collection, No Voyage The poetry trail covers 1.5 election for mayor of Newark. He stated he possessed unique He remains a resident of
and Other Poems, was published miles of looping paths, with no Next, he ran for the late Senator experiences that he will bring to Newark, NJ. Senator Booker has
in 1963, and she won the Pulitzer distinct beginning or end. Poems Lautenberg’s vacant seat against the oval office. Booker has a sense offices in Gateway Center in
Prize for Poetry in 1984 for the chosen by the McVays are mount- Steve Lonegan, a Republican. An- of urgency, the same he sensed Newark, Camden, and Washing-
collection American Primitive. ed on signs that occasionally lead other opponent who made not so when he ran for city council of ton, D.C.
hikers off the path and into the subtle accusations toward Booker his community.
Her poetry touches on nature: native wildflower meadow. as part of his campaign strategy. This month in African
hummingbirds, waterfalls, owls, Rustic benches dot the sides of Booker won the Senate seat. “This country is not working American History
trees, the ocean, snakes, wild the trail, inviting visitors to pause for a lot of people. People are be-
geese, storms, sand crabs and and reflect. Each poem was cho- On her eponymous show, Ellen ing left out, left aside.” 1918 — The National Urban
changing seasons, to name a few. sen for how it speaks to and about Degeneres asked Sen. Booker League is founded.
But her poems also address larger nature. about the relationship, the rela- Sen. Booker will not be the one
themes like love, loss, joy, wonder tionship they tried to keep quiet. to engage in gutter politics. In- 1990 — August Wilson wins
and gratitude. For Mary Oliver, the natural stead, he will focus on grace and second Pulitzer Prize for ‘The Pi-
world never ceased to be an inspi- Sen. Booker said Rosario Daw- unity. ano Lesson’
More than anything, her poems ration. On her walks – in the Ohio son was spotted at the Washing-
tell the story of how being in woods of her childhood, the Cape ton, D.C. airport attempting to “Critics will tell us that a cam- Ms. Martin is an educator, free-
nature made Oliver feel safe, Cod shoreline of her adulthood catch a flight after a visit with Sen. paign powered by grace and love lance journalist, and 2008 Mon-
happy and alive. and other places - she paid atten- Booker. The media spotted her in and deep faith in each other can’t mouth University Dr. King Un-
tion and expressed astonishment. the airport. She revealed that she beat that,” he said. “But I say it’s
“We all have a hungry heart, Wild animals were often depicted and Sen. Booker are now officially the only way we win. The Presi- sung Hero recipient.
and one of the things we hunger in her poems as kindred spirits, dating.
for is happiness. So as much as I and she devoted an entire book of
possibly could, I stayed where I poetry and prose - 2013’s Dog BROADWAY
was happy,” she explained in an Songs - to the deep relationships LOAN CO.
interview with Maria Shriver for between humans and canines. ESTABLISHED 1923
O Magazine. “I spent a great deal
of time in my younger years just When writing about death, 208 Broadway
writing and reading, walking Mary showed no regrets about
around the woods in Ohio, where how she lived her life: "When it's Long Branch, NJ Licensed Pawnbrokers & Jewelers
I grew up.” over, I want to say: all my life I 732/229-1267
was a bride married to amaze-
She lived most of her adult life ment. I was the bridegroom, tak- $ Immediate Cash $
in Provincetown, Mass., with her ing the world into my arms."
partner, Molly Malone Cook, and No Credit Checks
wrote far too many poems to list. To learn more about Mary Liberal Loans
But one favorite of her many fans Oliver and her poetry, go to the
is The Summer Day, which begins Poetry Foundation website at MoneyGram
with the age-old question “Who www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/
made the world?” and ends with: mary-oliver. The site includes Money in Minutes
links to dozens of her poems. You Worldwide
I don't know exactly what a may also be interested in A Year’s
prayer is. Risings with Mary Oliver, a blog PAY ALL YOUR BILLS HERE
that reads and reflects on her
I do know how to pay attention, poetry - http://yearsrisingmaryo- Gas • Phone • Cable • Electric
how to fall down liver.blogspot.com/. • Car Loans • Water • Gasoline

into the grass, how to kneel in If you’re looking for an inspir- • Department Stores
the grass, ing, beautiful walk this spring, • Catalog Orders
treat yourself to a trip to the Scott
how to be idle and blessed, how and Hella McVay Poetry Trail. 59HOME OF THE ¢ MONEY ORDERS
to stroll through the fields You can learn more about it at the
D&R Greenway Land Trust web- Great Buys On New & Estate Jewelry, Diamonds & Gold
which is what I have been doing site at https://drgreenway.org/sig- • Expert Repairs • Bonded & Licensed
all day. nature-spaces/#Outdoors. You can
also watch a video documentary
Tell me, what else should I have about the trail at http://vimeo.
done? com/33563097.

Doesn't everything die at last, And for more information
and too soon? about preserving New Jersey’s
land and natural resources, visit
Tell me, what is it you plan to the New Jersey Conservation
do Foundation website at www.n
conservation.org or contact me at
With your one wild and pre- [email protected].
cious life?

The Summer Day is one of 50-
plus nature poems found along
the Scott and Hella McVay Poetry
Trail, a one-of-a-kind walking
path located in the 55-acre
Greenway Meadows Park in
Princeton. D&R Greenway Land
Trust helped to preserve the park,

54 The LINK News April 18 thru April 24, 2019 CHF: grants for youth development

Did you know… Ocean Township — The Community Hope Fund (CHF), a non-profit,
registered 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to promoting positive
People, places to the public, come and see the va- May 5). Cleanup is followed by youth development and supporting charitable needs in Ocean Town-
riety of artworks. pizza and cold drinks at the Com- ship and neighboring communities, once again announces the Request
& things munity Center. Meet at borough For Proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program. Through
**** hall; transportation to sites pro- this program, CHF supports local initiatives that employ innovative
West Long Branch Old First The Shrewsbury Chorale will vided. If you would like to partic- and research-based models to promote youth development. Specifi-
United Methodist Church will perform Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, a ipate, as a group or as an individ- cally, CHF is looking for local programs that build “Developmental
hold its Easter service on April 21 concert of music written in sup- ual, please register via email to Assets” in youth. These assets are the 40 positive experiences and
at 10 a.m. New this year a Bell port of charities. The performance [email protected]. personal qualities that help determine whether youth make good or
choir service along with regular will take place on Sunday, April bad decisions.
choir. Come and bring a friend. 28, at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Uni- ****
versalist Congregation of Mon- The WATERSPIRIT Team will This year, the Community Hope Fund will award grants to organi-
**** mouth County, 1475 W. Front present a film screening of The zations within a 20 mile radius of Ocean Township. CHF requests
The Monmouth Beach Cultural Street, Lincroft. Guest Conductor Oyster Farmers on Thur., May 2, that applications be designed to be inclusive to the community as a
Center welcomes Joe Loiacono, Joshua Anand Slater will direct an 7-9 p.m. at Rumson Presbyterian whole. The application form is available at the Township of Ocean
Brendan and Sandy Bachleda and ensemble comprised of chorus, Church, 4 E. River Road, Rum- Human Services Department, 601 Deal Road in Oakhurst, right next
Alexander Knobloch as the artists vocal soloists, and chamber or- son. It will be an evening of food, to the township library. Also, applications can be downloaded from
for the month of April. Opening chestra. Featured works are Vi- drinks, and reflection. Enjoy local the Community Hope Fund website.
reception will be held on Satur- valdi’s Magnificat, Britten’s Good beer, wine, fresh oysters and fin-
day, April 27 from 5 - 9 p.m. The Samaritan tale, Cantata Miseri- ger food in addition to the screen- Applications are due no later than May 31. Send completed appli-
annual garage sale will return on cordium, and Handel’s Foundling ing. Following the film, there will cations to: Grants Committee P.O. Box 263 Oakhurst, NJ 07755.
Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 Hospital Anthem, which con- be a short Q&A session with the
p.m. If you would like to partici- cludes with the Hallelujah Chorus. film’s producer and oyster farmers **** 6, 7-9 p.m. at the Colts Neck Li-
pate, fee is $20 for a space. Call Tickets at the door are $25 featured in the film along with On Saturday, May 4, the West brary, 1 Winthrop Drive. Day
732-229-4527 to reserve. (Adult); $20 (Student/Senior); and local faith and environmental Long Branch Environmental stitchers will meet Thursday, May
$10 (Child). Advance sales: $20, leaders and those involved in the Commission is hosting a Recy- 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Colts
**** $17, and $8. Purchase tickets on- local seafood economy. The event cling Event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Neck Community Church, 25
The Art Society of Monmouth line at https://www.shrews- is being organized by Clean West Long Branch Borough Hall, Merchant Way. For more informa-
County (ASMC) will hold its an- burychorale.org or call Ocean Action, GreenFaith, Rally 965 Broadway. Recycle old elec- tion, contact TONI at 732-462-
nual Ruth Crown Memorial Art 732-747-1362. for the Navesink, the Rumson tronics, shred personal documents, 5540 or visit www.mcega.org.
Exhibit at the Middletown Town- Presbyterian Church and WATER- donate old eyeglasses, and dispose
ship Public Library located at 55 **** SPIRIT. Tickets ($15) at oyster- of American flags. There is a food ****
New Monmouth Road. Art will be Beautify Eatontown is organiz- farmers.eventbrite.com or by drive this year as well. Please Monmouth Museum will take a
on display through April 27. Re- ing the annual Community calling 732-923-9788 or emailing- email any questions about Recy- trip to New Hope, Pennsylvania to
ception & awards will be pre- Cleanup Day again this year for [email protected]. cling Event to: lwiener@west- see Dial M for Murder at the
sented on April 27, 1-3 p.m. Open Sun., April 28, 1-4 p.m. (Rain date longbranch.org. Bucks County Playhouse on May
23, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Day includes
Rescue/Adopt Pet Links **** lunch and time for shopping. Cost
St. James Church, 69 Broad $165, $155 for museum members
Monmouth Country SPCA is For The Love Of Birds Tails of Hope Street, Eatontown, will host a RSVP by May 9 at monmouthmu-
Paint & Sip Party on May 4, 7 seum.org.
open Sat/Sun/Mon - 12-5 fortheloveofbirdsnj.wix.com/ P.O. Box 631 Oakhurst, NJ p.m. $35, includes all supplies, in-
structions, coffee & tea. BYOB ****
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.com tailsofhopenj.com to create your masterpiece. Call way, Long Branch, is holding its
12-7 Phone: Homeward MANGO AND TANGO are a 2 year old Kathy at 732-241-4041 for reser- Prom Dress Drive through May
bonded pair of male Parakeets. BERNADETTE is a vations. Prom and Party Dresses donated
Bound Adoption Center, 732- sweet 5-6 month will be on display at the St. James’
Mango is the Turquoise old kitten look- **** Thrift Shop, during the month of
542-5962. email: adoptions and Yellow one and Tango ing for her for- Embroiderers' Guild of Amer- May. All dresses are free, first
is the Blue one. They are ever home. She ica-Monmouth Chapter Evening come first serve, one dress per cus-
@monmouthcountyspca.org the cutest little buddies loves to play with stitchers will meet Monday, May
ever and love to sing and her kitten friends Continued on page 38
BUFFY — Buffy’s owner died recently play all day long. They or just by herself.
and she became very certainly bring lots of joy Bernadette is a hoot to watch —so silly Hosted by Associated Humane Societies
scared. No one knew to the house for sure! At night, they & funny. She loves to be held & get all
she was left in the each sleep on their swings. They've the loving she can. Every kitten deserves
house until a Realtor adjusted well to a cage cover and sleep their forever. Let's hope Bernie can find
stop by 2 weeks later. soundly until you uncover them in the hers soon. She is such a love!
Very hungry and morning. Then it's all happy chirps
starved for affection and flutters all day long! Both boys SANDY & ROSIE and two
happily she’s received have been disease tested and are senior sisters who are look-
healthy. ing for their forever homes,
both at the shelter. We describe her as and would love to stay to-
spry, friendly, gentle & loving & we LUKE & gether if possible. Rosie is
can’t believe she’s 17-ish. With only 1 PERRY are 5 a 8 year old Beagle/Bulldog
tooth, she’s active & happy to be pet, year old male mix and Sandy is a 9 year
held, brushed & given belly rubs. Cockatiels. old Beagle mix.
She’s great with adult & kids & Luke is the big- Both these sweet girls loves
doesn’t seem to mind other cats or ger boy and kids, people, car rides and
dogs. Can you offer this sweety a lov- Perry is slim- other dogs. Both girls and
ing retirement home? mer. In their calm, happy and know their
previous home they shared a cage with basic manners. If you are in
ESMERALDA is a beautiful 3 years old 1 other male Cockatiel and a female the market for a perfectly
black shepherd mix who’s very nerv- Cockatiel. The boys are bonded & will polite, ultra-loving couple,
ous in her kennel but outside the shel- be adopted out together. Luke’s more these are the girls for you!
ter she’s an adventurous, fun-loving social than Perry & more comfortable
girl. Esmeralda is lucky to have a staff being held. Both will step up if BELLA is such a gorgeous sweetheart.
member who is her best friend & she they’re not thinking about it too hard, She is a 2 1/2 yrs old
but neither does it consistently yet. Pit/Boxer mix looking
goes on overnights Both will also take sunflower seeds for her new forever
where she is calm & from our hand. They’re eating pel- home. Bella is very
relaxed. Ezzie would lets, but the pellets have to be crushed loving and adores at-
do best in a quiet up & added to the seed mix to get tention-- the more the
home with experi- them to eat. Perry sings the most beau- better! She loves her
enced owners who tiful songs when he hears the birds toys too, especially
understand that she outside, & Luke sits a& listens. tug. Bella loves loves
just needs time to Clearly bonded, they sleep very close loves people, but not
adjust and gain trust. together, but get into small arguments so thrilled with other
Always ready for a too, just like true brothers.
long walk or a nap on canines. She is looking for a home
the couch, Esmeralda is ready to find Rescue Ridge at (732) 681-3450 or where she can be the queen of the cas-
her forever family. www.rescueridge.com tle.
[email protected]
Associated Humane Society 2960
Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ. M-F 12-
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FACING THE QUESTION

Should presidential candidates have to show their income taxes?

Jennifer Iniestra, Long Branch, Sebastian,
Juan and Fernanda Gonzalez, Long Branch::
Yes, we think they should.

Kelly Biechler, Keyport: John Villapiano, John Pallone, Long Branch:
Yes, they should. I think as a Long Branch: Yes.
member of public office, you I believe in complete trans-
should have transparency for the parency. In the three elected
people. positions I’ve held, councilman,
Freeholder and assemblyman, I
disclosed all my financial infor-
mation.

Sabrina and Anthony Obreiter, Keyport:
Sabrina: Yes, I think they should.
Anthony: I think everybody should. Congress, presidents, anybody

who works in public service.

Billy Arthur, Long Branch:
No. I don't think they should
have to show their taxes at all.

Sheila Hilger with Connor, Jackson:
No, I don't think it should be required.

Joe Costa, Long Branch: “Always on Time, Always Professional” Kelly Cook, Toms River and Stephanie Smitt, Jackson:
That is a no brainer. Yes. Kelly: They should show their income tax and their emails.
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Heavenly Horoscopes

By Aurora Zinger

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Aries, take a few tentative steps Libra, it's only been a few months
forward first before diving whole- but you are on track to meet long-
heartedly into a situation. It is a term goals. Keep up the good
good idea to test the waters on any work and don't be surprised when
big project before fully submerg- others notice and acknowledge
ing. your progress.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Taurus, don't abandon caring for Everyone wants a piece of you
yourself if your to-do list is a mile this week, Scorpio. You might feel
long. Figure out a way to devote like you're getting pulled in a mil-
some attention to yourself and lion different directions. Embrace
reap the rewards. this, but make sure you don't get
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 swept away.
Gemini, a new outlook can help SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
you overcome a problem that's Sagittarius, without an efficient
puzzled you. Shift your perceptive system in place, you may seem
for a bit, or even embrace some like you're spinning in too many
distractions to clear your mind. directions. You might need to out-
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 source some work.
Powerful connections seem to be CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
turning up in all you do lately, The truth shall set you free, Capri-
Cancer. These influential people corn. It could take a while to get
can help you in your career or per- to the heart of the matter, but all of
sonal life if you play the right your effort will prove well worth
hand. it in the long run.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Don't apologize for putting your- Aquarius, try new things and em-
self first this week, Leo. People brace activities even if it means
will respect you more when you going out of your comfort zone. It
set clear boundaries and are forth- can be scary to break out of rou-
coming in your interactions. tine, but you'll be glad once you
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 do.
Honesty is one of your foremost PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
qualities, Virgo. Others appreciate Pisces, find a way to unwind in
this and will look to you for guid- the days ahead. A hectic schedule
ance. Express your thoughts while is just about to clear up, and you
keeping others in mind. have earned some much-needed
rest and relaxation.

.

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

MMC only in NJ named in IBM Watson 100 Top Hospitals

Long Branch — Monmouth and objective research to analyze case mix- and wage-adjusted which was recognized in the year’s study, IBM Watson Health
estimates that if all Medicare
Medical Center is the only New hospital and health system per- inpatient expense per discharge, teaching hospital category. “We inpatients received the same level
of care as those treated in the
Jersey hospital to be named one formance in 10 clinical and oper- adjusted operating profit margin, understand that what matters award-winning facilities:

of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals ational areas addressing: risk- and HCAHPS score (patient rat- most to our patients is safe, effec- • More than 103,000 additional
lives could be saved;
by IBM Watson HealthTM. The adjusted inpatient mortality ing of overall hospital perform- tive care, and as the head of the
• More than 38,000 additional
study spotlights the top-perform- index, risk-adjusted complica- ance). The study has been con- hospital, it is very gratifying to be patients could be complication-
free;
ing hospitals in the U.S. list based tions index, mean healthcare- ducted annually since 1993. recognized for our commitment
• More than $8.2 billion in
on a balanced scorecard of pub- associated infection index, mean “This award is a testament to to quality by a business unit of inpatient costs could be saved;
and
licly available clinical, opera- 30-day risk-adjusted mortality the commitment of our physi- IBM that is dedicated to the
• Approximately 155,000 fewer
tional and patient satisfaction rate, mean 30-day risk-adjusted cians, nurses and staff to ensure development and implementation discharged patients would be
readmitted within 30 days.
metrics and data. readmission rate, severity-adjust- the highest quality, safest patient of cognitive and data-driven tech-
“At a time when research
The Watson Health 100 Top ed length of stay, mean emer- care,” said Eric Carney, CEO for nologies to advance health.” shows that the U.S. spends nearly
twice as much on healthcare as
Hospitals study uses independent gency department throughput, Monmouth Medical Center, Based on the results of this other high-income countries, yet
still has poorer population health
Public invited to celebrate ‘A Meet the Author outcomes , the 100 Top Hospitals
are bucking the trend by deliver-
Weekend in Old Monmouth’ Tour Continued from page 39 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing consistently better care at a
lower cost,” said Ekta Punwani
50 historic sites open for historic sites are waived allowing relationships, and the daily effects of political ideology on someone who 100 Top Hospitals program
free visits May 4 and 5 special access to residents and vis- has lived most of his life with American freedoms. leader at IBM Watson Health
itors who are interested in Mon- “The hospitals on this list repre-
The annual “Weekend in Old mouth County History.” Gessen teaches journalism at Columbia University and is the founder sent the current vanguard in
Monmouth” returns with 50 his- of the Literary Magazine n+1. He is also the author of All the Sad Young value-based care and we applaud
toric sites throughout Monmouth The five sites added to the 2019 Literary Men and has translated many literary works from Russian. their commitment to quality.”
County opening their doors, with Weekend in Old Monmouth tour
fees waived, to visitors interested are: The book is available for purchase at the temple office at a reduced The winning hospitals were
in local history from 10 a.m. to 5 price of $20 and will be signed by the author during the program. announced in the March 4th edi-
p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and from Allentown Presbyterian Church, tion of Modern Healthcare maga-
noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Allentown Meet the Author, billed as a “book club with a twist,” is a quarterly zine.
event which features a presentation by the author and a lively Q&A with
“Weekend in Old Monmouth is St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the audience.
the perfect event for all to learn Freehold
about our County’s rich history Pre-paid reservations at $15 per person can be made at www.torat-
and diverse architecture,” said Squan Village Historical Soci- el.org or by calling 732-531-4410. The charge is $20 per person at the
Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liai- ety, Manasquan door. A light brunch will be served. Please furnish contact information
son to the County’s Historical when making reservations in case of any last-minute changes.
Commission. “For the weekend of Old Brick Reformed Church,
this tour, the entrance fees at these Marlboro This event is made possible through a generous grant from the B’nai
Sholom/Beth El Foundation.
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural
Center, Red Bank

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PUBLIC NOTICE MICHAEL PASQUALE Big Brothers and Big Sisters of her biggest priority. She was a
60, of Monmouth Beach, NJ Monmouth and Middlesex loving wife in all the traditional
CITY OF LONG BRANCH passed away on April 9, 2019 at Counties, 305 Bond Street, ways. A home cooked dinner was
Jersey Shore Medical Center. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 or the on the table every night of the
Please be advised that the following polling locations have been changed in the City: Monmouth County SPCA, 260 week, and Sunday dinner was
Michael was Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ always a special family meal.
District # Old Polling place New Polling Place born in Elizabeth 07724. To share a favorite memo-
and was raised in ry or send a message of condo- Maryann dedicated herself to
1 Elberon Fire House Elberon Library Linden before mov- lence please visit Michael's page her children. In essence, she was
ing to Monmouth of tributes at www.holmdelfuner- the proverbial, original super
168 Lincoln Avenue County in 1999. alhome.com. mom. She worked full time, took
care of the home, attended every
2 West End Fire House West End NJ Repertory (Old West End School) Michael gradu- MARYANN D. TORMEY one of her children's games and
ated from Pace University and 76, of West Long Branch, passed events, and tirelessly cared for
132 West End Avenue – Rear entrance off became a Certified Public away peacefully, April 13th, 2019 her own mother. She helped raise
Accountant. He served his coun- surrounded by her family. seven beautiful grandchildren,
Sairs Avenue try honorably for three years in often going from house to house
the United States Marine Corp. Born in Manhattan, Maryann caring for many babies and tod-
3 West End Fire House West End NJ Repertory (Old West End School) earned her Associ- dlers simultaneously.
Michael was a life member of ates degree from the
132 West End Avenue – Rear entrance off the American Legion, Post #328, Fashion Institute of She worked in fashion mer-
Clark and served as Secretary of Technology, New chandising, retail, and as a med-
Sairs Avenue the Clark Honorary PBA #125. York. ical secretary.
Maryann was a
4 Elberon Fire House Elberon Library Most important in Michael's member of the Maryann was an incredibly
life were his two beautiful daugh- giving eternal optimist, and her
168 Lincoln Avenue ters, Olivia and Sarah, who he CYAC's, the Catholic Young spirit will continue to inspire
loved to watch perform in their Adult Club, which was how she those who love her.
5 Operation Life Building Long Branch Senior Center dance and theatre presentations. met her loving husband of 50
years and many close friends who Maryann was predeceased by
85 Second Avenue Michael will always be she shared many special occa- her brother, Kenneth Sheehan.
remembered for his larger than sions with. This group celebrated Surviving is her husband of 50
8 Operation Life Building Long Branch Senior Center life personality and how much he yearly holidays and thoroughly years, Robert H. Tormey; her
brightened the lives of all he enjoyed their famous "progres- daughters Christine Lowe and her
85 Second Avenue touched. sive" dinners. husband Kevin, Colleen Gryta,
and Kerry Weber and her hus-
13 Independent Fire House NJ Repertory Michael was predeceased by Her Roman Catholic faith band Dan; her brother James
his parents, Rose and Anthony, was always an integral part of her Sheehan and his wife Patricia;
179 Broadway – Rear entrance from and his brother, Raymond. life as she attended mass regular- and seven grandchildren Holden,
ly at St. Michael's Church in West Hunter, Hyatt, Ava, Grant, Megan
Municipal Parking Lot He is survived by his loving End. & Daniel.
daughters, Olivia and Sarah, and
This change will take effect for the June 4, 2019 Primary Election. their mom Jennifer Pasquale; his She enjoyed visiting her To share a favorite memory or
siblings Rose O'Neil, Anthony beloved cousins in Upstate NY, messages of condolence, please
Voters affected will also receive a letter in the mail. Pasquale, Nancy Forrester, Felix and her summers were spent at visit Maryann's page of tributes at
Pasquale, and Antoinette Pisani Takanassee Beach Club. Most www.woolleyboglioli.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 732-571-5686 as well as his lifelong friend, importantly, her family was truly
John Gregorio.
or email Kathy Schmelz, City Clerk – [email protected]
Michael's family suggests
Kathy L. Schmelz, RMCC
ity Clerk contributions in his honor to the

City of Long Branch

04/18/2019 $25.66

BOROUGH OF construction and installation of associated

EATONTOWN site improvements, utilities, and appurte-

nances was granted, which decision is on

– NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION file and available for inspection in the Mu-

NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinance nicipal Clerk’s Office, Borough of Ocean-

09-2019 – An Ordinance Amending and port, 315 E. Main Street, Oceanport, NJ

Supplementing the Administrative Code of during the Borough's regular business

the Borough of Eatontown, In Monmouth hours as posted.

County was passed after a public hearing Jeanne Smith

at the regular meeting of April 10, 2019 by Planning Board Secretary

the Governing Body of the Borough of 04/18/2019 $13.26

Eatontown, at 47 Broad Street, Eaton-

town, NJ 07724. NOTICE OF DECISION

Julie Martin, RMC, Borough Clerk OF THE OCEANPORT

Borough of Eatontown PLANNING BOARD

04/18/2019 $7.28

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all

NOTICE OF DECISION persons that a public hearing was held on

OF THE OCEANPORT March 26, 2019 at which hearing an appli-

PLANNING BOARD cation for Preliminary and Final Major

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all Subdivision with Bulk variance(s) for Block
persons that a public hearing was held on
March 12, 2019 at which hearing an appli- 65, Lot 4, commonly known as 275 Port
cation for Preliminary and Final Site Plan
for Block 110, portion of Lot 1, commonly Au Peck Avenue was heard. Said applica-
known as Squier Hall, 283 Sherrill Avenue
was heard. Said application for Prelimi- tion for Preliminary and Final Major Sub-
nary and Final Site Plan Approval to allow
for: ( 1) the renovation and rehabilitation division and Bulk Variance Approval to
of an existing building known as Squier
Hall as an academic building; (2) the dem- subdivide Lot 4 into 3 new lots was
olition of certain existing buildings and
other ancillary structures, including build- granted, which decision is on file and
ings designated as Building #288 and
Building #145; (3) the construction of a available for inspection in the Municipal
209-space surface parking lot; and (4) the
Clerk’s Office, Borough of Oceanport, 315

E. Main Street, Oceanport, NJ during the

Borough's regular business hours as

posted.

Jeanne Smith

Planning Board Secretary

04/18/2019 $9.83



Bartlett and Herr
lead Spartans
over Dragons

By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr She was also the first female Walter O’Neill LINK Sports
Saturday morning the Spartans lacrosse player at the school to re- Above, keeping her eyes on the
ceive a scholarship to college as a goal and about to score her third
girls lacrosse team at Ocean Spartan. “They also capitalized on goalis Kenna McGovern (10) of
Township High School hosted the caused turnovers and didn’t allow Ocean Township.
Dragons of Brick Township in a second opportunities, one of our
nondivisional Shore Conference goals coming into the game. Left, surrounded by Dragons
game. Ocean was not a gracious Haley Wade (6) of Ocean gets
host as they dominated Brick from Two other Spartans, Hayley free and scores one of her game
the opening seconds of the game Wade and Kenna McGovern had high 3 goals as she and the Spar-
taking a 20-9 victory. hat trick goals. They both also had tans beat Brick 20-9 on Saturday.
one assist and two ground balls.
Two Spartans were responsible Rounding out the scorning was
for 12 of the 20 goals. Senior Mor- Elise Wanner and Lila Rice who
gan Bartlett, who is committed to each had one goal and Rice had an
Monmouth University next sea- assist.
son, and junior Taylor Herr, each
had six goals in the victory. In the goal for Ocean was
Bartlett also had one assist, and Amber Kilroy, who was playing
picked up four ground balls. Herr the position for the first time as a
had four assists and picked up four Spartan. She made 10 saves dur-
ground balls. ing the win over Brick Township.
“We moved the ball well in tran-
Ocean had taken a 12-2 lead sition and did a great job of seeing
into the halftime break. In the sec- the open girl,” added Krueger.
ond half they outscored the Drag-
ons 8-7 which was enough to When asked about Bartlett and
preserve the 20-9 victory. Ocean Herr, the coach was thrilled with
improved to 6-2 overall this sea- their performance. “Morgan and
son. Taylor had another awesome
game, both ending with six goals.
“Our defense did a good job of The chemistry between them con-
seeing the help and slowing down tinues to flourish making them a
the drive to goal,” said Heather dynamic duo,” said Krueger.
Krueger, head coach at Ocean.

Walter O’Neill LINK Sports
Lila Rice (5) of Ocean Township School is about to score her goal during
the 20-9 win over Brick.

Ugly game ends with Squan beating Devils 13-1

By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr ond. The runner on first ran to sec- Walter O’Neill LINK Sports
If there were an award for the ond and now Shore had two play- Shore junior Samuel Martucci (3) made a great play at third stopping the Manasquan runner. However, the
ers on the base. Manasquan umpires didn’t allow the tag as the play was called dead. The runner had to return to second.
ugliest baseball game of the sea- coaches were screaming tag the
son, easily the winners would be runner who advanced from first to vance, and he was thrown out any-
Manasquan at Shore Regional. second. Shore coaches were way. So five minutes later, he had
The two schools faced off on April yelling the force was no longer in to return to second.
12, and it went downhill for Shore effect so the runner was safe at
from the opening inning. second. The result of this game had
Manasquan taking a 13-1 victory.
Ugly is not prejudice, as it ef- After 10 minutes of trying to Four runs occurred on a grand
fected both the Blue Devils of figure out what took place, the slam homerun by a Manasquan
Shore and the Warriors of Man- umpire called a double play for player who smacked the ball into
asquan. However, it did not stop Manasquan, which retired the the girls varsity softball field.
with the high school athletes. The side. Shore coaches were irate,
professional men paid to officiate pulled out the rulebook and This was a divisional game for
the game played a huge part in showed they were correct, but the both the Warriors and Devils.
how this game turned so messy. officials stuck to their call. Manasquan remains undefeated at
5-0 in the A Central division and
There is a mantra around sport- Well, the next inning Shore was in first place. Of the eight teams,
ing events; let the players play; let on defense, Manasquan was at the Blue Devils are currently 2-3
the coaches coach and the officials bat, with one out, and a similar in the division and 3-4 overall.
officiate. Well, the players on both force play occurred. The Man-
teams were making more than a asquan batter hit the ball, but the
handful of errors. Not catching umpire called it foul. However, the
pop-ups, completely overthrowing Shore player caught the ball and
a base, and running to a base when made a throw to third getting the
your teammate was still standing Manasquan runner and turning a
on it. These are the basics and fun- double play retiring the sides.
damentals of the sport, which both
teams seemed to have a mental Nope, the umpire said he called
lapse in remembering last Friday. it foul so the play was dead and
the catch did not matter as he had
Going into the bottom of the already called the play dead.
second inning Shore Regional had Shore was already at the plate
seven errors. You cannot win a waiting their offensive turn, when
game when you are not focused the umpire told them to go back
on the fundamentals of the sport. on defense. Again, a 10-15 minute
One of the biggest blown calls by discussion occurred which re-
the umpires occurred on a force sulted in the Manasquan batter
play at second. Shore had a runner back at the plate and the umpires
on second and first, the ball was allowed the runner thrown out at
hit to short and what followed third to stay on third.
next was a circus.
Shore coaches went ballistic
Runners tried to advance and and said if the play was called
the player on second was thrown dead, the runner could not ad-
out at third, but did not leave sec-

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Starting the game on the mound for the Blue Devils against the Warriors
of Manasquan was Aidan Scaturro (12) a freshman.

Making contact on a Manasquan pitch is Shore Regional junior
Matthew Ippolito (34).

Eight Spartans sign letters of intent

By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr Walter O’Neill LINK Sports short. It’s still an amazing mem-
April 11 was a busy afternoon Eight Ocean Townhip High School student athletes signed letter of national intent. L-R back row, are ory to look back on, and I cherish
Santieno Harding, Blake Arlington, Leonardo Montesinos, Zach Sintic and Luke Yates. Front row, are Alexa how much love and support we
at Ocean Township High School Tieto, Leah Ledwitz and Carly Weisberg. had with our special group that
as eight student athletes signed year,” added Weisberg. Her least
their letters of national intent to Shore Conference finals,” said family who have attended the uni- games. I make sure to put my uni- favorite memory was during her
continue their athlete careers in Sintic. versity so that definitely played a form on in the same order every junior year when she broke her
college. part,” added Sintic. time, and I always put my helmet nose right before opening day.
When Sintic was a freshman he on before my batting gloves,” said
Alexa Tieto is a Spartan bowler was shy and nervous. But over the As a freshman you hardly ever Weisberg. Over her four years at Ocean
who will be hoping to roll strikes years he has developed into a get the opportunity to pick a jersey Weisberg feels that her greatest
next year at Tusculum University. smart crafty player who has strong number. When Carly Weisberg Her favorite memory was dur- skill as an athlete is her ability to
“I do have a routine every single leadership skills. tried out for the Spartan softball ing her sophomore year. “We be a vocal leader and positive role
time I throw the ball. First, I pick team four years ago the only num- played in the Shore Conference model, while still be coachable at
it up, spin it twice to wipe it off, “I picked Rowan University be- ber left was 16, and she has kept Tournament finals. We had the the same time. “I take pride in rep-
step on the line, set my feet and cause I fell in love with the cam- it her entire high school career. “I lead for most of the game against resenting our school, and I want to
hands, deep breath, look at my pus and it offers everything I want am very superstitious about St. John Vianney, but we came up send the right message to the
mark and go,” said Tieto. in a college. I also have a lot of young girls that will lead after
me,” Weisberg said.
When asked what her favorite
memory was as part of the Ocean Next season Weisberg will be
bowling squad, she had two. “My part of the Lady Royals softball
300 perfect game my junior year team at the University of Scran-
and being on an undefeated team ton. “I picked this school because
my sophomore year,” Tieto said. of the notable nursing program
Her most disappointing memory and the sense of family and com-
was during her freshman year munity. The team is very close
when they lost to Manasquan by knit, and it is obvious that they
one pin. care about each other,” said Weis-
berg.
Her game has changed dramat-
ically during her four years. As a In five years she hopes to be a
freshman she had no rotation on college graduate and starting her
her ball and missed half of her career as a registered nurse.
spares. Now with an improved
game she will be part of the Pio- Blake Arlington has worn num-
neers next season. “I picked Tus- ber 10 during his basketball career
culum University because it was a at Ocean. “I picked number 10 be-
great opportunity to be in a brand cause my favorite player has been
new program with an experienced Demar Derozan ever since he
coach,” Tieto said. went into the NBA,” said Arling-

Leah Ledwitz is really cheerful Continued on next page
to be attending Rutgers University
in the fall as a Scarlet Knight 1-800-62-Stern
cheerleader. “I’m not superstitious
before games, I’m just excited to This week Sterns Trailer honors two lacrosse players from Ocean assists and four ground balls.
wear my cheer uniform,” said Township High School as The Link News Athletes of the Week. “Morgan and Taylor had another awesome game, both ending
Ledwitz.
Senior Morgan Bartlett, who is committed to Monmouth Uni- with six goals. The chemistry between them continues to flourish
Her best memory as part of the versity next year, and Taylor Herr, a junior, both scored six goals making them a dynamic duo,” said Heather Kruegar, head coach of
Spartan squad was winning a fan during the 20-9 win over Brick Township on Saturday morning. Ocean.
favorite award two out of her four Bartlett had one assist and four ground balls, while Herr had four
years at Ocean Township. “I think
my greatest skill as an athlete is
my ability to take corrections and
apply them,” said Ledwitz. She
was a competitive gymnast, but
joining the cheer squad ignited a
passion for the sport of cheering.
“I picked Rutgers because it’s
close to home, has great school
spirit and is a Big 10 school.” In
five years she hopes to see herself
in medical school where she wants
to earn a degree in nursing.

Zach Sintic was part of the state
champion soccer team this season.
He wears number 7, and said that
has been his number since he was
a little kid. “I am superstitious on
game day as I almost always wear
an Ocean long sleeve shirt under
my uniform. If the weather is too
hot then I will wear a short sleeve
Ocean shirt under my uniform,”
he said.

Sintic best memory was win-
ning the state championships
under the lights at Kean Univer-
sity and then coming home and
celebrating on the turf at the high
school. “My least favorite mem-
ory was hands down the 7-1 loss
to Holmdel in 2017 during the

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“A lot of kids are playing base- “It’s important to pinpoint issues with athletic trainer Michael
ball year round, which can leave for each individual and personal- Macatangay. Being able to freeze
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Janovic
ton. He is not superstitious before tesinos. if he is superstitious, he said none, grew. I am now smarter, more ma-
a game, but does have a routine. Like most elite athletes, he is and he just focuses on the game itself. ture and humble. I also think my
“Before a game I normally go Birdsall ability to take on defenders at any
home and take about an hour nap, superstitious. “I wore the same “My favorite memory was beat- g
then I go get something to eat with warm up shirt for every game and sign i
my teammates. Once I get to the would listen to my own music,” letters
gym I go to the trainer to get said Montesinos. His best memory of intent
stretched out.” during his high school career took
place this season they won the Shore senior Cameron
During Arlington’s sophomore NJSIAA State Championships. Janovic will be attending
year, he was new to the varsity “My worst memory was losing to Monmouth University in
basketball team, but they won the Manasquan when we were up 2- the fall for track. Hannah
Matawan Christmas Tournament 0.” Birdsall will be attending
and the squad was named team of
the week. That was his fondest During most of his soccer life, University of Rhode Is-
memory. “My worst memory has he was a defensive player, how- land. Hannah also played
to be from my senior season, ever this past season he was
when I thought I had a season- moved into a more attacking role. on Shore’s soccer team.
ending injury. I ended up coming “My strength is using my body
back for the last few games but and my free kick,” he added. As school was great. “I hope to be
things just weren’t the same,” said for selecting to play for the Whoo getting my masters from TCNJ in
Arlington. at Rowan, “I selected them be- education,” he added. Therefore, it
cause I love the competitive at- a
On the hardwood Arlington be- mosphere of their soccer team. I
lieves his greatest skill is shooting like the coach and his mentality
the ball. “I have always worked on and of course the campus was
my shot to be the best of my abil- great.”
ity,” Arlington said. Over his time
as a Spartan he has gotten faster, Five years from now, he plans to
stronger and ball handling skills have a degree and hopefully fulfill
have improved. his soccer dream.

He decided on Elmira College TCNJ is where Luke Yates will
to continue his hoops career. “I be continuing his soccer career
went on my overnight visit it just after graduating from Ocean
felt like another home and all my Township High School. He se-
future teammates gave off a fam- lected number 6 for his jersey in
ily vibe. I am also hoping to get honor of his favorite player Paul
my number 10, but my backup Pogba, who is a French profes-
number is 14 because it was my sional footballer playing for Man-
dad’s number in high school.” chester United F.C. “On game
days I would wear the same pants
He is undecided on a major and to school and for the games I had
wants to explore all the options, to wear the same socks and com-
and in five years, he hopes to have pression shorts..
a degree and see where that leads
him in life. Like the other Spartan soccer
players, his best memory was also
Another Spartan soccer player winning the state championships.
who will be continuing his career And the 7-1 loss to Holmdel in the
on the pitch is Leonardo Mon- SCT final was the worst memory.
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