The BRICK Times Vol. 23 - No. 1
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─Photo courtesy Brick Schools Teachers and educational services were recognized as Governor’s Educator of the Year. By Alyssa Riccardi BR ICK – A tot al of 24 t ea che r s a nd educational services p rofe s sion a l s f rom the Brick Township School District were recog n i zed as t hey were selected to be the Governor’s Edu-
cator of the Year for each school. The Governor’s Educator of the Year Program ack nowledges educators who have gone above and beyond for t hei r st ud e n t s . T h e s c h o ol community is asked
to nominate teachers and educational serv ices professionals starting from Novemb e r. No m i n e e s a r e evaluated based on a rubric, and then are selected in December. “The program recog nizes excellence,
c r e a t e s a s e n s e of pride, and brings public at tent ion to the work of outstanding educators,” Director of C u r r icu lu m a nd I nst r uct ion A lyce Anderson said. “We (Educators - See Page 4)
May 20, 2023
$8.5M In Projects Planned
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A dredging project is planned for Traders Cove Marina. By Judy year and 15-year bond Smestad-Nunn ordinances, depending BRICK - The town- on the projected life ship’s 2023 proposed cycle of each improvecapital budget includes ment or acquisition. funds for such things One of the highlights as dredging, building of the budget includes upgrades, and more. adding a vestibule and Some $8.5 million covered patio to the would be paid for with new Senior Services bonds or notes that the Center on Aurora Place. governing body votes The new center - the for in the form of five- site of the former (Projects - See Page 5) year, seven-year, 10-
Poster Contest Winners Promote Fire Safety
Local Boy’s Journey With Rare Epilepsy Offers Hope to Others
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Kristy Salkewicz shared her son James’ story to spread the word about this rare condition.
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Silverton residents Kristy and Jeremy Salkewicz were on top of the world when they brought their firstborn home from the hospital eight years ago. The couple instantly fell in love with James and were overjoyed and relieved to
see he appeared to be a big healthy baby. Despite their growing adoration for their son, Kristy and Jeremy acknowledge that their feeling of ease was brief. Within three we ek s of b r i ng i ng James home, the firsttime parents began to worry that something just wasn’t right.
“Everything was perfect,” recalled Kristy. “And I suddenly noticed that James’ lips were a slight greyish color. I almost felt it was something only a new mother would notice.” Kristy shared her observations with a nurse (Epilepsy - See Page 6)
─Photo courtesy Brick Fire Bureau The Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners were recognized at a recent Township Council meeting. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Out of nearly 700 submissions, 22 students were selected as winners of the 20222023 Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
Each year, the contest begins at the local level and is sponsored by the Brick Bureau of Fire Safety and Brick School District. After (Fire - See Page 9)
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