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Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society An art show at Havens Homestead Museum in memory of Joanne Zezula. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – It’s been nearly one year since Brick Township resident Joanne Zezula has passed, but she’s left an impactful mark on many lives. Her memory is honored today as friends and community members share her art and
instructional books. Joanne was in the first g raduating class of Brick High in 1959 and went on to be a history teacher at Brick High School for many years. “She performed in a play while as a student and then, later, before she retired, she was asked to have a part
in the play ‘Into The Woods.’ She accepted the part and did all the rehearsals, etc. I remember many of us (I was a colleague of hers) went to see her in that play,” said Jane Fabach, Press Secretary of the Brick Township Historical Society. Joanne was a found-
i ng member of t he Brick Township Historical Society. She and her mother, Felicia Nowicki, were both founding members of the Laurelton Art Society. “I have many memories of all the things
adulthood without a safety net. The Ocean County Commissioner’s recent dedication of $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act federal funding is aimed at addressing homelessness. In the fi rst part of our series, Jersey Shore Online provided basic information regarding the projects and aimed to debunk (Adult Housing - See Page 4)
Police Officers Promoted
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Police Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa Crate presided over the promotion of two police officers during the most re ce nt Tow n sh ip Council meeting, which was attended by many members of the township police department. The f irst to be sworn in, Sgt. Brenden Barnes, graduated from Brick Memorial High School, class of 1992, and earned a degree in Business Marketing from Stockton College. He was hired by Brick Police Department in 2001 and since then has been assigned to the Operations Division, the Detective Bureau, the Profession-
al Standards Unit and the Community Policing Unit. “Sgt. Barnes has been the recipient of numerous meritorious service awards, Chief’s Certificates and letters of commendations,” Chief Forrester said. The sergeant would be assigned to the Operations Division as a midnight shift supervisor, the chief said. The next to be sworn in by the mayor was Lt. Michael Fee ney, who graduated from Brick Township High School in 1998 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey in 2002. He was hired by the Brick Township Police Department in 2002.
(Officers - See Page 4)
Ocean County Fair Sets Sail
County Funds Young Adult Housing Program By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A home is a place of comfort, stability, and love for many children. But for countless young adults aging out of the system, any glimmer of that security seemingly goes away. Confronted with an uncertain future and lacking adequate preparation or support, these individuals are abruptly thrust into
(Late Founder See Page 4)
July 20, 2024
Photo by Chris Lundy The Sea Scouts, a division of the Boy Scouts, pose with Pirate Dan.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After debuting 77 years ago, the Ocean County Fair provided timeless fun for people of all ages. Campy’s Blue Star Amusements brought rides again, with a variety that went from high-f lying to low-riding for any age or thrill level. Thursday night and Sunday afternoon were set aside for unlimited rides with the purchase of
a wristband. Food trucks were a welcome addition to the usual fried food offerings. Some other vendors offered cold drinks or snacks. The 4-H tent was, as usual, a highlight of the fair. There, you could see the animals that children had raised throughout the year. One table had ducklings that were (Ocean County Fair See Page 5)
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