2017-10-21 - The Brick Times

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn From left, acting Superintendent Dennis Filippone, Assemblyman David Wolfe (R-10), Gary Paxton, and Lake Riviera Middle School Principal Alyce Anderson were at a ceremony awarding the Excellence in Education Award.

School District Funding Restored

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A last minute increase in state aid will restore the Brick Township School District to the aid levels before a cut of approximately $2.1 million.

The district was expected to receive $36,249,310. However, a budget crafted by state lawmakers cut about $2.1 million in state aid. Brick was among several districts that were determined to be “overfunded” because of shrinking enrollment.

After pushing for that aid to be (Funding - See Page 5)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Lake Riviera Middle School teacher Gary Paxton was named the winner of the Excellence in Education Award, which is presented annually by the 10th Legislative District to an elementary, middle school or high school teacher who best exemplifies commitment and dedication to classroom teaching.

Assemblyman Dave Wolfe presented the award to Paxton in his classroom on Thursday morning, and said that after reviewing Mr. Paxton’s credentials, it was clear that he is held in high regard by his students, colleagues and the administration.

“Mr. Paxton has proven to go above and beyond for his students and (Award - See Page 2)

| October 21, 2017

Brick Weighs Homeschoolers In District Sports

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Should homeschooled children in the township be permitted to participate in school sports?

That question would be tackled by a school policy committee after Rachel Pabon attended the Oct. 12 Board of Education meeting to ask why her homeschooled 15-year-old daughter was denied participation on the Brick High School swim team.

Pabon said she emailed the guidance office over the summer, who told her that her daughter would need a physical and a transcript, and to forward the results to the high school athletics department.

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G RIDIRON GOSSIP: High School Stars Go For Extra Yards In College

By Chris Christopher Penn State University again finds itself fielding one of the nation’s top college teams and Mike Gesicki and Manny Bowen are among the reasons for the Nittany Lions’ success.

Gesicki, a senior tight end-hybrid out of Southern Regional High School, caught 22 passes for (Gossip - See Page 2)

Mike Basile, from Brick, is a likely NFL draft choice next spring.

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parents while earning the admiration of his fellow colleagues. He is a ref lection of the outstanding level of education at the Brick Township School District and the State of New Jersey,” Wolfe said.

As a g raduate of T homas Edison State College, Paxton also earned his Master’s Degree from New Jersey City University.

Paxton has taught at the 950-student school since 2006 after working as an engineer. Some of his accomplishments include writing and winning grants to advance the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program for his students.

He is also a leader for the Kettle Creek Crusaders, a weekly environmental club for Lake Riviera students.

Acting Superintendent of Schools Dennis Filippone said Paxton represents everything that’s good in educators today.

“He gives his students his time before and after school, and he’s an advocate for the environment,” Filippone said.

“He really pushes his kids to their limits in an engaging way,” he said. “We’re very, very proud of Gary and everything he’s accomplished, and everything he will accomplish.”

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Gossip: Continued From Page 1 176 yards and four touchdowns through the team’s first six games of the season. His longest reception devoured 35 yards. He averaged 29.3 yards per game.

Bowen, a junior linebacker from Barnegat, made 13 solo tackles and added 29 assists and one pass deflection.

Gesicki, a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder, is projected to be a high choice in the NFL Draft next spring. Named to the Mackey Award Preseason Watch List prior to 2017, he was selected a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press, the Sporting News, USA Today and Street & Smith. He earned second-team All-American honors from Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports and Lindy’s prior to the 2017 campaign.

Gesicki earned Pro Football Focus Big Ten Team of the Week honors after catching two touchdown passes in a win over the University of Pittsburgh. He is an advertising and public relations major. He was named Academic All-Big Ten as a junior and sophomore.

Bowen, a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder, is a media studies major. He was named Academic All-Big Ten as a sophomore.

Russell a play wrecker: Former Lakewood player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt freshman linebacker, is one of Temple University’s top players.

Russell, through his first six games of the season, was second on the Owls in total tackles with 41. He was second on the club in solo stops (25) and assists (16).

A teammate is former Lakewood standout Amir Tyler, a freshman defensive back.

Anderson said Paxton authored a grant for NJ Sustainable Schools and is the recipient of a Brick Hero award.

“Because of his volunteer work with the Kettle Creek Crusaders, he is getting the little ones out to be active for the environment,” Anderson said during the presentation.

Paxton said support for teachers “starts at the top with principal and administration. This award goes to the students I have. They really drive a lot of what we do.”

Paxton teaches the STEM curriculum to 6th graders for a five-week exploratory cycle; to 7th graders for a 10-week cycle; and to 8th graders for a full marking period. He estimated that some 60 percent of the school’s 300 8th graders take his STEM class.

The STEM curriculum includes a 3-D printer that turns 2-dimensional designs into 3-dimensional objects. Students are able to design video games and learn coding in Paxton’s class.

“The students are super into the printer, so that got me to seek out the grant.

A lot of kids have interest in it, so they thrive,” Paxton said after the ceremony.

“It’s great for them, I’m just the facilitator helping them along,” he said.

The 10th Legislative District includes Senator Jim Holzapfel, and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe.

Beverette sparkles: Another ex-Lakewood star, senior defensive back Tyrice Beverette, is a top tackler at Stony Brook University.

Through six games, he was third on the Seawolves in total tackles with 38 and first in solo stops (27) while adding 11 assists. He notched 4 1/2 tackles for 20 yards lost, two sacks for 16 yards lost, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.

Monmouth successful: Receiving contributions from local players, the Monmouth University Hawks won five of their fi rst six games.

Senior safety Mike Basile, a former Brick Memorial player and a likely NFL draft choice next spring, was named the Big South Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Hawks to a 48-36 win over Holy Cross.

Entering the game, the ex-Mustang needed 17 solo tackles to set the Big South record for solo stops. He did just that and added two assisted tackles to fi nish with a career-high 19 tackles. He also recorded his first multiple sack game, forcing a fumble on the first play of the second quarter and setting up the Hawks’ initial touchdown of the game.

The owner of Monmouth’s career record for total tackles, Basile finished the game fourth in career stops in Big South history with 375.

Basile, through his first six games of the season, led the Hawks in total tackles (68) and solo stops (50). He was second on the team in assists with 18. He made 7 1/2 tackles for 41 yards lost. He registered two sacks for 16 yards lost and added one interception, (Gossip - See Page 6)

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Brick: Continued From Page 1 “My daughter passed a physical on Aug. 9, and I turned the transcript in on Monday, and on Wednesday she was denied by the athletic department without reason,” said Pabon during public comment.

Pabon said she didn’t understand why her daughter was denied since she’d heard there was a homeschooled student who is presently playing football in the district.

That’s true, said Ben Szuba, whose homeschooled son plays football for Brick Memorial High School.

“My other son wrestled and he was almost undefeated...and he got almost a full ride to Monmouth University,” said Szuba, who also attended the Board of Education meeting.

“I got a call today and they said my son can fi nish playing football but can’t wrestle,” Szuba said. “I’m asking this Board to re-look at this policy.”

Acting Superintendent Dennis Filippone said he did not have an excuse why homeschooled children are not allowed to participate in sports.

“It’s a policy being followed by two building principals. We will talk to our attorney and have a policy meeting,” he said. “There are a lot of new faces [on the Board of Education]. We’ll do our homework.”

Very few districts allow homeschooled students to participate in school athletics, Filippone added. He said the administration would have an answer for Pabon, Szuba and other homeschooled students before the next Board of Education meeting.

After the meeting, Filippone said that the State Department of Education does not have a policy on allowing homeschooled children to participate in school activities.

“They are silent on the subject. It’s up to the superintendent in each district,” Filippone said.

Before 2015, the Brick school district had a policy that allowed homeschooled high school students to participate in athletics if they took enough credits to meet NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association) guidelines, he said.

Funding: Continued From Page 1 restored, much of it was. However, the district was still down by $720,507.

The district announced that this figure will also be restored, and that the state aid was made the same as it was expected to be months ago.

Acting superintendent Dennis Filippone praised the work of business administrator James Edwards, and interim director Thomas Gialanella for their work in crafting arguments showing the negative effects those cuts would have.

“Mr. Edwards and his staff put many hours into the arduous task of producing the numerous pages of information the NJDOE requested,” Filippone said in a press release.

“Mr. Edwards and Mr. Gialanella worked

The Brick Times, October 21, 2017, Page 5 “They had to provide a curriculum, or a portfolio of work for that semester to the school for principal evaluation, and their eligibility was determined by the quality of their classwork,” Filippone explained.

The issue is, technically, they are not a registered Brick Township High School student, which is a major sticking point for districts, Filippone said.

Pabon said she homeschools her only child because her daughter loves to read and they have had the freedom to travel up and down the coast meeting authors.

“I’m hoping she can be on the swim team,” Pabon said after the meeting.

“The first swim practice is Nov. 6, so we still have time.”

Filippone said the policy committee would include himself; Interim Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation Thomas Gialanella; Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan McNamara; Boa rd P resident Joh n La mela; a nd Board of Education member Melita Gagliardi.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Brick High School.

Electrical Fire In other news, Filippone recognized some first responders who responded to a “unique and difficult” situation on Sept.

14 when an electrical fire at Emma Havens Young Elementary School resulted in all the students being evacuated to the nearby Drum Point Elementary School.

Then the electricity went out at there as well, resulting in 2,000 students “needing action very quickly.”

“The first responders’ interaction with the staff and students was remarkable,” Filippone said. Police off icers were called off their shifts and the police department offered housing at the PAL building across the street for students who couldn’t be picked up right away.

Filippone also thanked Police Chief Riccio for allowing six or seven Brick police patrolmen to be trained and lent to the school district to participate in the #NotEvenOnce Program, a 3-day anti-opioid program for high school juniors and seniors.

with Trenton to provide the professionals with documentation demonstrating that Brick is a low spending district that would be hurt by these cuts.”

Senators James Holzapfel and Greg McGuckin and Assemblyman David Wolfe (all R-10th), and 10th District staff member Glen Feldman, were praised for going to bat for the district.

The school aid budgets followed school enrollment figures, and the declining aid was done to match declining enrollment, an official stated when the changes were made months ago.

Brick had 10,283 students in 2008-2009.

They were down to 8,753 in 2016-2017. This is a reduction of 14.9 percent.

Neighboring Toms River had been told they were losing $3.3 million in state aid, but that figure was restored as well.

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Gossip: Continued From Page 2 one pass breakup, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and one blocked kick.

Junior defensive back Tymere Berry (Toms River South) was fourth on the Hawks in total tackles with 24 through five games.

He made 17 solo stops and added seven assists. He led the team in pass breakups with six and was second in pass def lections with seven. The former Indian blocked one kick.

Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) caught 18 passes for 179 yards through six games, averaging 9.9 yards per catch and 29.8 yards per game. One catch was for 23 yards.

The former Griffin rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown on two carries. His longest run was 39 yards.

Junior wide receiver Mike Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) hauled in three passes for 15 yards and returned three kickoffs for 66 yards through six games.

Sophomore defensive lineman Adam Kakar (Toms River North) made two solo stops and added one assist through six games.

Monmouth will host Liberty in a Big South game Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m on ESPN3. It will be the Hawks’ Homecoming Game.

Glover productive: Enjoying a solid season at The College of New Jersey is senior running back Khani Glover, the

former Jackson Memorial standout.

Glover through his first five games of the season rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries, averaging 3.2 yards per carry, including a run of 41 yards. He averaged 30 yards per game.

The ex-Jaguar caught five passes for 32 yards, averaging 6.40 yards per catch, including an 11-yarder. He averaged 6.40 yards per catch.

Unleashing terror: Several former high school players are on the McDaniel College roster.

Playing for the Green Terror are sophomore wide receiver Matt Schleifer (Brick), sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan Catholic), junior running back Matt Cathey (Brick Memorial), senior defensive back Teddy Golubowski (Donovan), senior linebacker Drew Scott (Brick), freshman linebacker Pete Laquaglia (North), freshman offensive linemen William Sagarese (North) and Chris Renda (North), sophomore offensive lineman John Kozak (Brick), sophomore long snapper Jake Scott (Brick) and sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick).

Schleifer through six games caught seven passes for 161 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured 68 yards. He returned 10 kickoffs for 208 yards, averaging 20.8 yards per dash. One return was 28 yards.

He returned 18 punts for 266 yards, averaging 14.8 yards per run back. He sped 71 yards on one return.

Rosario through six outings made 12 tackles and broke up four passes.

Cathey was first on the team in rushing yardage through his first six games of 2017 with 562 yards on 121 carries. He averaged 93.7 rushing yards per game and caught three passes for 13 yards.

Drew Scott, through his first six games of the year, was in a two-way tie for first place on the team in total tackles with 39. He led the team in solo tackles with 25 and was second in assists with 14. He broke up one pass.

Finelli also starred through six games, making 16 tackles, including 13 solo stops a nd a dd i ng t h ree a ssist s. He notched two sacks for 10 yards lost and three tackles for 11 yards lost. He broke up three passes.

Cougars on the prowl: At Kean University are senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver Jar v is Leaks (Howel l), sophomore defensive back Amani R ichardson (Manchester), senior punter Steve Ferlisi (Brick), freshman defensive lineman John Sokolov (Lacey), freshman linebacker Matt Milden (Lacey), senior offensive lineman Joe Bick (Manchester), sophomore offensive lineman Elijah Gill (Lakewood) and junior fullback Liam Christensen (Central Regional).

Oliver, through four games, notched seven solo tackles, two assists and two quarterback hits.

Patterson Jr. through four outings snared 11 passes for 113 yards. One catch was for 45 yards. He averaged 22.6 receiving yards per game, 10.3 yards per catch and made three solo tackles.

Richardson made seven tackles, including six solos, through five games.

He blocked two kicks, broke up one pass and def lected one pass.

Ferlisi punted 22 times for a 37 1/2yard average through six games. His longest punt sailed 49 yards. Eight punts landed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Three resulted in touchbacks. He notched four fair catches.

Taylor a Demon Deacon: Freshman defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor, a former Brick Green Dragon, made five solo stops through his first three games of the season for Wake Forest University.

He made one solo stop in a 28-14 loss to Clemson University.

Ex-Mariner at Rutgers: Freshman defensive back Parker Day, an ex-North player, is a member of the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights.

Locals at Stonehill College: On the rost e r a re X av ier You ng, a ju n ior defensive tackle from Barnegat, and former Howell player Noah Powell, a sophomore defensive end.

Young through five games made nine tackles, including six assisted stops.

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Brick Historical Society Gets Into The Fall Spirit

–Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society Bill LaPointe of Brick stands by his 1933 Chevy Eagle Hot Rod. BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society held a Fall Festival on October 7 at its Havens Homestead Museum property, 521 Herbertsville Road. Vice President Dawn Havens chaired the event, and she arranged many activities for children, including painting pumpkins, face painting, apple checkers, pumpkin Tic Tac Toe and other games. Founding member Gene Donatiello arranged to have people bring their classic cars for display. All the buildings on

the property were open, and people took tours.

There was a “White Elephant” table and a large bake sale.

Cars on display were: a 1982 GMC Sierra S-15 Pickup, a 1965 and a 2005 Corvette, a 1933 Chevy Eagle Hot Rod, a 1976 Triumph TR-7 and a 1972 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan.

For more information on the activities of the society see its page on Facebook, visit bricktwphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

N.J. Health Care Network To Meet

NEW JERSEY - The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is October 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Edison State University, Prudence Hall, 11 West State Street, Trenton. Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy is the food sponsor.

The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care

professionals, market events, and promote business.

Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month.

For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-547-9886, or visit njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events.

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Preferred Home Health Care To Host Elderfest

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is hosting Elderfest on Thursday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37.

Elderfest is a free expo with crafters, free health and wellness screenings, an adult coloring contest with a $500 first prize award,

free bingo, a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes, and more.

To enter the coloring contest, adults 18 years of age or older can pick up an official coloring page between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. The page must be colored

using crayons, colored pencils or paints, and submitted at Elderfest between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. and must be present to claim the $500 prize.

Guests will also get a chance to meet WOBM-AM radio hosts Marianne Levy and Joel Markel, President and CEO of Preferred.

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OHI Is Offering Flu Shots At All Of Its Health Centers OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center in Ocean County, is offering flu shots for 2017-2018 through appointments at all six of its health centers. Schedule flu shot appointments by calling 732-363-6655 or at ohinj.org.

OHI accepts and will work with most insurances. For adult patients without insurance, the regular flu shot costs $20 dollars and the high dose for seniors costs $30. Through the program Vaccines for Children (VFC), a federally funded program, children without insurance, who are self-pay patients, or who are recipients of Medicaid Plan A can receive a flu shot at no cost.

OHI health centers offer preservative free, latex free, and egg-free vaccinations. The flu shot usually takes two weeks to take effect, so getting a flu shot now will protect people when the flu reaches the height of its season and help stop the spread of the flu virus.

Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer of OHI, reminds everyone that influenza is a serious disease that can affect everyone at any age and can lead to major health issues, such as hospitalizations and even death. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends everyone six months or older get a flu shot before the end of November. Additionally, everyone should consider getting the flu vaccine, especially the elderly, and those with chronic lung or heart disease.

For questions about the flu shot program, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570.

Food Pantry At Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

LAKEWOOD – Immanuel operates the “Loaves & Fishes” food pantry, under the administration of Janice Henry, which serves over 350 people per month. The food pantry consists of three rooms with fully stocked shelves including two refrigerators and three freezers and is operated by more than 10 volunteers from the congregation.

The panty is also under the supervision of the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties.

The pantry is open on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The church is located at 20 Monterey Circle.

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BRICK – On October 7, Laurelton Fire Company and Brick Township Fire District No. 2 invited the community to the firehouse on Route 88 for a “Meet Your Firemen” event with free food, live demonstrations, games, a fire maze, plus fire trucks on display and a chance for kids to meet Sparky the Fire Dog.

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Fire Hydrant Flushing BRICK – Fire Hydrant Flushing began on October 16 and continues throughout the month of November. Distribution system flushing is a normal water system maintenance exercise and will help in the effort to continue to provide the best quality water to customers.

During this time, the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority will temporarily modify the disinfection process of water treatment from chloramine (combined) residuals to free chorine. Chlorine is commonly used in public water supplies as a disinfectant. As a result of the temporary change in chlorine type, customers may experience a more noticeable

chlorine taste and odor in their tap. In addition, they may experience low water pressure and some discoloration of water. This is normal and no cause for concern.

During flushing, Brick Utilities employees will be working along roadways. If you are driving in areas where flushing is taking place, please drive cautiously for the safety of yourself and other employees. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience while we complete this important annual maintenance program. If you have any questions, please call Brick Utilities at 732-458-7000, ext. 4226.

Home Alone For Thanksgiving Dinner

BRICK – Each year the Church of the Epiphany hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner for those who will be alone for the holiday. The dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 at 1 p.m. in the Church at 615 Thiele Road. There is no fee for the dinner and all we require is a great big thank you.

Our goal is to give as many people possible the opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving in the company of others. We know how difficult it is to sit at home on any holiday alone.

The Thanksgiving meal will also include prizes, games and giveaways. For more information or to make reservations, call the Church of the Epiphany at 732-458-0220.

We also deliver a dinner complete with all of the trimmings if our guests are unable to get out of the house. In the past we have worked with the Meals on Wheels program in Brick and delivered over 1,200 meals to

Lakewood Chamber Announces 2017 Citizens Of The Year

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 100th year, has announced the recipients of the 2017 Citizen of the Year awards. The Honorees will be recognized at the annual 2017 Citizen of the Year awards reception on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Boulevard.

The 2017 Citizen of the Year Honorees are Mary Pat Angelini, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group; Ian M. Goldman, Esq., founder of I.M. Goldman Legal Group, LLC.; Lakewood Township Municipal Manager Thomas L. Henshaw; Hope Sheds Light and its co-founders Arvo Prima, Ronald R. Rosetto and Steven L. Willis and Joel Markel, founder and president of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services.

Tickets cost $110 and include a premium open bar, buffet dinner and dessert. Kosher food is available upon request.

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OHI’s Mobile Medical Unit To Offer Dental Exams, Flu Shots For Head Start Children

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), in partnership with the Head Start development program of O.C.E.A.N., Inc., has announced that the OHI mobile medical unit (MMU) will be visiting several local Head Start program sites to provide dental exams and flu shots, specifically for the children in Head Start, a comprehensive preschool program for children ages three to five. The OHI medical unit includes two fully equipped exam rooms for both medical and dental services.

OHI Dentist Dr. Patricia Gibbons will be conducting the dental exams and Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer of OHI, will be giving the flu shots.

Children who do not have insurance, are self-pay patients, or recipients of Medicare plan A, can receive a flu shot at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, a federally funded program offered at OHI. The OHI mobile medical unit will visit Head Start program sites at the following locations: Toms River – Ocean County College, 1 College Drive on Monday, October 16 from

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Manchester – 2950 Wilbur Avenue on Tuesday, October 17 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Berkeley – 264 First Avenue on Tuesday, October 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Brick – 503 Adamson Road on Monday, October 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barnegat – 1 Ocean Avenue on Tuesday, October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The comprehensive OHI dental services, offered at its Lakewood, Toms River and Little Egg Harbor health centers, include general dentistry care, routine checkups, cleanings and screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, extractions, removal of decayed teeth, X-rays, and treatment of gum disease.

Flu shots can be administered by appointment at all health centers by calling 732-363-6655.

For questions about the MMU, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570 or Lydia Sledge, health clerk with Head Start at 732-569-3635, ext. 100.

To make an appointment or to confirm dates, times, and locations of the mobile unit, call 732-363-6655. For information about OHI or to make an appointment, call or visit ohinj.org.

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Brick Exxon Robber Changed Clothes To Elude Police

By Sara Grillo

BRICK – Brick Police arrested a 24-year old Rahway resident on October 13 after the man attempted to rob the Exxon gas station on Drum Point Road.

Officers arriving at the scene were told that at 5:02 p.m., a black male approximately 6 feet tall wearing a black baseball hat, gray sweatshirt and tan camo pants, had approached a gas station attendant in his booth with a knife and told him to hand over all the money. The attendant was cut by the blade near his thumb and suffered a laceration to his hand.

The robber got the money he asked for, but dropped it as he was leaving the scene.

He quickly picked it up and ran east on Drum Point Road through the Encore Dental parking lot.

Officer Mark Storch located the man, who was identified as Zakry Shrivers, while searching the scene, on Katie Lynn Court near Circle Drive. Although he matched the physical description of the suspected robber and was sweating profusely, he was wearing different clothing.

During the investigation, a resident living

in the Cherry Quay development called Brick Police to let them know a black male was changing his clothes in the woods near Cherry Quay Road. Officers went out to the wooded area and found clothing matching the description of the robbery.

Shrivers was identified positively by witnesses and placed into custody by Detective Leskowski, transferred to Police Headquarters for processing, and charged with Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose and Burglary Armed with a Weapon. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail under the guidelines of bail reform.

The robbery scene at the Exxon gas station was secured and closed to the public while police officers viewed video surveillance and interviewed witnesses.

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit responded to the scene in an attempt to establish a K-9 track, and Brick Police EMS began treatment for the gas station attendant’s hand injury before he was transported to Ocean Medical Center for further treatment.

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Send Us Your Halloween Photos

By Chris Lundy Do you want to see something really scary? Well, we do.

JerseyShoreOnline.com is collecting photos of scary Halloween decorations. We will be showcasing them online and in our seven weekly Times newspapers.

Please send photos of residential Halloween decorations, not professional ones for businesses or haunted attractions.

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Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health? Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family.

Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers.

Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss.

3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss.

4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

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hearing loss by 50 percent Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing.

Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Schizandra Is My New Favorite Supplement

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I cannot tell you how frequently people write to me and say they are tired and frustrated with ineffective medicine. I believe adrenal exhaustion is at the root of pretty much everyone’s misery and there isn’t a drug that nurtures your precious adrenal glands, which are above your kidneys.

These help you cope with stress. If you have cry easily, have a short fuse or people call you “cranky,” then you might have insufficient adrenal function. We live in such a fast paced world with too much stress, too many emails and too many perceived obligations; it’s easy to burn your adrenals out.

Adaptogens are plant-based supplements that support adrenal health and rebuild it.

My personal go-to adaptogens have always been ashwagandha, ginseng or rhodiola.

Lately, I’ve been studying schizandra (sometimes spelled schisandra) and it’s my newest favorite supplement.

Schizandra was prized for centuries by Chinese emperors as an anti-aging supplement. Wu Wei Zi is its Chinese name.

Because it improves moisture retention, imperial ladies used it for prettier skin. It’s a wonderful skin supplement in fact. But the beauties of schizandra go much deeper than skin. Animal studies have shown that it can help with memory and brings balance between the “off” and “on” switch in your brain, so it helps regulate functioning of your cerebral cortex. Think of it as a tonic for your nervous system.

Shchizandra is best known to heal the liver and help you with hepatitis. If you have any liver disease, I urge you to ask your doctor if this over the counter herb is okay for you. Adaptogens classically give

you energy and better sleep. That sounds contradictory doesn’t it? But adaptogens are smart and seem to know what your body needs. See why I love it?!

Schizandra increases energy without the jolt of caffeine. As a cellular cleanser, schizandra works by increasing your body’s production of a natural antioxidant called gluathione. Glutathione is a strong liver cleanser. You make glutathione yourself, and schizandra help you make more, which is fabulous!

Over time, men notice stronger desire, better sex and more staying power. It helped with benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to a 2014 study, and improved the effects of Flomax. It’s the berries!

The beautiful red berries! That’s where the medicinal action is and the healing compounds are.

What really caught my attention are the studies showing anti-cancer benefits, at least in preliminary animal or petri dish studies. Anything that can slow progression of cancer (reduce metastasis) gets my attention. And in 2009, another animal study published in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine found that schizandra may be a “useful chemotherapeutic agent” specifically for human leukemia U937 cells.

I have a more detailed version of this article including more about cancer and other conditions. To receive it, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I will email it to you. I also have great news, you can once again read hundreds of my past articles now archived at my site; there’s even a search box to look up your health issue.

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BRICK – St. Dominic’s Social Club is sponsoring a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, November 9. The cost of the trip is $30 and includes a tip for the bus driver. It is anticipated that you will receive $25 back from Resorts and also have a great time with club members. Report to

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Polish American Club Of Toms River Trip

TOMS RIVER – The Polish American Club of Toms River will host a trip to Caesars to see Brenda Lee’s holiday show on December 1. The price is $72, which includes the show

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Crafters Needed

BRICK – Crafters are needed for the Brick Marching Dragon Caravan Winter Juried Craft Show on December 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road.

Cost is $50 for a 15’ by 3’ space. This

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BRICK – The Brick Township Property Maintenance Board was established in 1998.

The Board works to determine the course of action owners of property’s deemed in violation of the Property Maintenance Coe must take in regards to the rehabilitation of their properties. The Board works with

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Celebrity Filled Superhero Superfest Comic-Con

TOMS RIVER – Press Communications, LLC will host their fi rst-ever Superhero Superfest event on November 4 at the Toms River High School North Arena from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Superhero Superfest is an interactive, family-friendly comic-con for the superhero/comic book/sci-fi super fan. Press Communication’s mission for this event is to help young people follow their passion of creativity, art and expression. The event will feature celebrity icons, including Star Trek Deep Space Nine star Rene Auberjonois and Fear The Walking Dead star Danay Garcia. Auberjonois and Garcia will hold autograph signings and deliver an hour presentation at the event.

The guest list will also feature NFL stars Sean Landeta, Eric Dorsey and Stephen Baker, plus reality star Gina Maria from Big Brother, the 501st Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs and a special appearance by the USS Challenger (The Jersey Shore Chapter of STARFLEET, Star Trek Fan Association).

The event will include over 75 exhibits, plus meet and greets with local artists and creators who will be set up in the Jay and

Linda Grunin Foundation’s Artists and Writer’s Alley (located inside the Arena at the event). Auto sponsor Toms River Mitsubisi and Toms River Volkswagen will also have vehicles displayed out front.

At this comic-con guests will be able to meet celebrities, become “superhero certified” at the “superhero challenges” that will be set up around the arena, shop for comics and collectibles from over 100 vendors, try out the Game Zone Mobile Gaming Truck, and enter COSPLAY costume contests throughout the day. Some interactive games and workshops include: The Harry Potter Experience, Jedi Academy, Nerf Turf Challenge, Cosplay Fun & Contests, Prop Making & Cosplay Workshops, Superhero Sprint and the High Speed Chase. There will also be a 360 photo booth, face painting, bounce houses and photo ops.

One lucky grand prize winner will also win an all-inclusive vacation package to the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa courtesy of Travelsmiths.

For additional details please visit superherosuperfest.com.

S.A.V.E. Rescue Shelter Needs Volunteers

BRICK – Would you consider volunteering, fostering or adopting a pet? S.A.V.E. Rescue Shelter needs your help! Our non-profit rescue desperately needs your assistance today. If you love animals, then

this is the organization to join. We are a no kill shelter with locations in Brick and Toms River that need volunteers to care for our furry friends. Visit SAVE.RescueGroups. org to complete an application.

Lakewood Writer’s Group Meetings

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Writer’s Group is a great opportunity to share your projects and encourage one another. We welcome anyone who has a desire to write,

share, listen and give feedback. Upcoming meeting dates are July 19, August 16 and September 20 from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch Library, 301 Lexington Ave.

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Bereavement Ministries

BRICK – St. Dominic’s Church, located at 250 Old Squan Road, offers Bereavement & Men’s Bereavement Ministries to provide comfort and support to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.

The church conducts a day and evening group.

These groups are open to all people. The goal is to provide a six session program each Fall & Spring.

There will be a specific topic for each session.

For the day and evening sessions, contact Maureen Arce or Aine Lynch-Powers at 732840-1410, ext. 36.

The church will also conduct a monthly Bereavement Group that meets the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Maureen Arce at 732840-1410, ext. 16.

Community Services Inc. Provides Meals On Wheels

BRICK – Through its “Meals on Wheels” program, Community Services Inc. provides nutritious meals to homebound elderly in their own homes.

The program also serves meals daily to seniors at

the Brick Township Senior Center on Adamston Road.

For more information, please call 732-367-1400 or the Brick Senior Center at 732-920-8686.

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BTHS’s Dragon Depot Teaches Real Life Skills In The Classroom

–Photo courtesy Brick Township High School The Dragon Depot classroom at BTHS was made possible through a $10,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation.

By Sara Grillo BRICK – What on Earth is a Dragon Depot?

Mayor John Ducey and representatives from the OceanFirst Foundation, which provided a $10,000 grant to build the Structured Learning Environment for students to develop workplace skills, recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new classroom at Brick Township High School.

The space, which was previously a self-contained special education classroom, was transformed in part by Governor Christie’s 2012 bill making New Jersey a “Work First State,” which means that all residents should be working despite their aptitude or ability. Educators used this mentality to develop the “Dragon Depot Dream” and ensure students were prepared for the real world vocationally as well as academically.

Stations are set up around the Dragon Depot that allow students to sample vocational tasks that bring to life the 16 New Jersey Department of Education Career Clusters. Those clusters include fields like manufacturing, hospitality &

tourism, finance, architecture & construction, health science, marketing, transportation, and information technology.

Students will get to participate in hands-on activities and learn organizational skills that are critical to success in life after graduation. They will learn how to run a business, such as opening a fully self-sustaining gift shop stocked with jewelry, soap, candles, balloons and chocolates made by the students themselves. Both staff and students will intermingle with special education students at the school, providing exposure to real-world situations.

“As the old saying goes, ‘It takes a village,’ and that is exactly what was exemplified by everyone who helped to make this dream come to fruition,” said Darla Novick, who worked on the grant proposal along with educators Sherri Ryan, Tiffany Aguayo and BTHS Principal William Kleissler.

“We are honored and proud to have such dedicated, innovative, supportive educators throughout our district,” added Acting Superintendent Dennis Filippone.

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Brick High Schools Begin #NotEvenOnce Opiate Awareness Program

By Sara Grillo BRICK – Taking a page from nearby Manchester, Brick Police will be teaching the #NotEvenOnce Program to students at Brick Township and Brick Memorial High Schools this fall. #NotEvenOnce is an interactive high school opiate awareness program developed by the Manchester Police Department aimed at teaching students the dangers of opiates before they go away for college or enter the workforce.

The program, which will be taught by School Resource Officers Tim McCarthy and Mark Byrne, as well as Patrolmen Jason Shepherd, John Alexander, Bryan Murphy, Sean Flynn and Jennifer LaRocca, will be during health class for juniors and seniors.

The Board of Education talked about the #NotEvenOnce program at a meeting in August, back when it approved implementing the program in schools.

School officials said the program would

define what opiates are and the types of crimes that using opiates and heroin can lead to, as well as dive into the causes and cycle of addition and how to prevent it.

Students would also have an opportunity to hear from a live guest speaker who would share their personal journey in battling heroin addiction.

The goal after completing #NotEvenOnce is for students to have an understanding that beating an opiate addiction requires not only commitment, but treatment, outside intervention, and the support of family and friends. Instead, healthy decision-making and ways to avoid risky behavior linked to substance abuse will be encouraged. #NotEvenOnce meets all New Jersey Student Learning Standards for health classes, and is being taught in addition to the DARE program taught at the elementary school level and LEAD and SEED programs in the middle schools.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Need a phone number or address for a long lost friend in Arizona, a doctor in Alaska or a list of shoe manufacturers in Kansas? Reference USA can help.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of October 21 - October 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): If you shoot from the hip in the week ahead be sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Ingenious ideas will help you make your mark in the workplace, but won’t help to stabilize relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be filled with imaginative ideas as this week unfolds. It may not be possible to translate your ideas into moneymaking enterprises, but sharing ideas may bring some people closer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spread the word. You may learn many new things that enrich your life and enhance your creativity.

You will forget your doubts and fears as this week goes by and you share your ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you care you will share. A partner may inspire you to be more businesslike in your approach to possessions and assets in the week ahead.

Others might inadvertently block your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The tighter the knot, the better the bond. You enjoy ties of affection, but it is difficult to sustain relationships that hang by a slender thread.

Concentrate on being loyal and trustworthy this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): New technology can help you achieve your aims.

Find ways to shave a few pennies off the bills by becoming more energy efficient in the week ahead. Stay abreast of the latest trends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The unexpected or unpredictable might work out in your favor. Welcome sudden breaks in routine or unanticipated visitors in the week ahead. You may learn something of great value.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t command respect until you have earned it.

Don’t rest on your laurels or hide away in a dream world. Be seen as trustworthy and act as a model of industry in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you may want to correct someone’s mistakes, be understanding and forgiving in the week ahead. People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have ambitious dreams but sometimes don’t have the money or time to pursue them. By applying logic it may be easy to achieve your goals as this week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got all the right moves. You feel more glamorous or talented than usual this week, but must fight an urge to act on impulse or switch direction.

Don’t abandon an ongoing project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tides may turn quickly where your finances are concerned. Enjoy unique experiences but don’t put your money on the line this week.

Someone’s expectations might be unrealistic.

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Transfer the baking sheets to racks to cool. Serve the breadsticks immediately or store airtight until serving.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 tablespoon honey

1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105-115 F (40-46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

CHILI-GARLIC OIL Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes In a small saucepan, combine the oil and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the garlic begins to turn brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark, or the oil will taste bitter.)

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the red pepper flakes and infuse for at least 2 hours. Strain into a covered container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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