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Civil War Soldiers Camp Out In Herbertsville
Photos by Bob Vosseller (Left) Members of the 61st New York Volunteer Infantry, a re-enactment group, are seen in Civil War uniforms during an event hosted by the Brick Historical Society. (Right) The 61st New York Volunteer Infantry gathers following the firing of guns on the grounds of the Brick Historical Society headquarters on Herbertsville Road. By Bob Vosseller BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society turned back time as it hosted the 61st New York Volunteer Regiment for a Civil War Encampment at its Havens Homestead Museum property on Herbertsville Road. History buffs and other members of the public came out for the two-day event. They were provided the chance to interact with Civil War era reenactors who marched, fired guns and explained what life was like during the war and living in an encampment. The re-enactors slept in tents and made their own food over a fire pit. Society members spent their time grilling and selling hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. They also held a homemade bake sale, and the Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop opened and featured specials. Tours of the museum also took place. The 61st New York Volunteer Infantry is a reenact-
ment group that has members in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. They take part in historical events like this fairly often, their leader Jim Hine explained. Hine said he’s been a part of the infantry for more than 30 years. “I think we may have been coming here since 1995. I was relatively new to the unit when we started coming here. I lived in Brick; my first home was in Brick. We moved away for 14 years to Wall Township and so it was time to downsize so we are right here in Herbertsville.” “When I moved back. I joined the (Brick Historical) Society and now I am president of that. This is my second term as president. Next year will be our 50th anniversary. It began in 1976. The Havens family still lived here at that time and it was in the early 1990s when Mr. Havens past. His son lived in the house next store and he donated this property to the Brick (Civil War - See Page 4)
Facebook Ads Become Political Football
account to delete my ads.” By Bob Vosseller BRICK – A township councilwoman was accused of deleting “That was a decision based on politics, wasn’t it?” Bucca asked. advertising from a former political associate’s personal business, but Earlier this year, Bucca switched political parties to Republican she wants an apology from her accuser for improperly using his social and recently joined the Brick GOP organization. His party affiliation change came after a disagreement with members of the Brick media account and impacting a campaign platform. The deletion debate began during a recent Township Council meet- Democratic club. ing where Mike Bucca, a former Democrat who was involved with “I want to know was that a township decision, a political decision, the campaign of current Mayor Lisa Crate, spoke during the public or what decision was it?” Bucca asked. “The councilwoman I am comment period. He accused Councilwoman Heather deJong of re- referring to, is not looking at me nor would she, nor does she need moving ads from the social media account of his online senior news to. The truth is we are talking about erasing records, aren’t we?” Bucca also asked, “why erase me? Why erase my new company publication business. Bucca told the council, “I am here to talk about my company that when I decided to switch parties? Why hurt me? All of you know serves Brick residents and every other town in New Jersey and a how much that hurt me. As a small business owner who is just (Facebook Ads - See Page 5) certain individual on the dais tonight that had access to my Facebook
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Paint Point Pleasant Beach Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Breast cancer survivors marched into the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk kickoff event together and gathered on stage, holding carnations as a symbol of strength, unity, and hope. By Stephanie Faughnan POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The energy that resonated through a sea of pink at a recent kickoff event will carry to the shoreline on October 19, when thousands of people come together for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The day will begin at the corner of Ocean and Arnold Avenues, where streets will be closed off to make room for the waves of walkers dressed in pink. More than just a scenic walk, the event represents one of the American Cancer Society’s top fundraising efforts in the country, consistently placing Point Pleasant Beach among the nation’s leaders. Just last year, the Ocean County walk placed fourth in dollars raised, bringing in more than $1.2 million. Across the country, more than 150 Making Strides events raise tens of millions of dollars annually. At the kickoff event at the Sheraton in Eatontown, supporters gathered inside a ballroom filled with informational booths and decorated with banners in varying shades of pink. Each booth carried its own message, but together they formed a comprehensive picture of what it means to fight breast cancer. Volunteers shared materials on early detection, distributed literature about scheduling mammograms, and explained programs available for patients and their families. Survivors shared (Awareness Walk - See Page 4)
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