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─Photo courtesy Birmingham in Vintage Postcards by J.D. Weeks.

(Above) This is a 1950 aerial view from the Metedeconk River looking south over Kingfisher Cove in the foreground. In the background you can see Ocean County Airport and Kettle Creek. (Right) In this April 1953 USGS aerial photo of the Ocean County Airport, you can see it had a single northeast/southwest unpaved runway. There was also a taxiway parallel to the main runway, and a second runway that was mostly grass.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township was once home to a small airport off Drum Point Road that went by several names, including Ocean County Airport, Osbornville Airport, and Huppert Airport.

Accordi ng to the website, “Abandoned a n d L i t t l e K n ow n

Airfields,” the airport wa s e st abl ishe d at some point in 1942. A 1940s-50s advertisement for Huppert Aviation Company based at the airport offered “G.I. flight training,” passenger flights, charter service, sales and service, new and used panes for sale, plus aircraft and engine repairs.

“Learn to Fly!” the ad says. “You can complete a fl ight training course while on your vacation. Remember if you can drive a car, you can fly Aeronca.”

Bruce W. Huppert had an Aeronca Aircraft dealership at the airport. Aeronca Aircraft Corporation was founded in 1928 and was the

─Photo courtesy airfields-freeman.com/ first company to build a commercially successful general aviation aircraft. When production ended in 1951, Aeronca had sold 17,408 aircraft in 55 models.

Brick Township historian Gene Donatiello, 81, said he remembers seeing airplanes take off from the airfield in (Airport - See Page 2)

With Baseball Cancelled, BlueClaws Discuss What Could Have Been

By Chris Christopher L A K EWO OD - It was far from the 20th season the Lakewood Bl u e C l a w s h a d i n mind.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate, a member of the South Atlantic League,

planned a season-long celebration of its milestone campaign. And the team hoped to celebrate its eight millionth fan to walk through the gates for a regular-season game at FirstEnergy Park.

However, there will

be no season.

The BlueClaws announced Tuesday, June 30, that Minor League Baseball has canceled the seasons of its 160 affiliated clubs, resulting in the cancellation of t he tea m’s ca mpaign as a result of the

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COVID-19 pandemic. be playing baseball at Major League Baseball the Jersey Shore this declined to supply its summer,” said Lakeaffiliates with players, wood team president another reason for the Joe Ricciutti, whose cancellation. clu b h a s a t t r a c t e d “This is news that we 7,711,681 fans. “This had hoped we wouldn’t is a tremendous allhave to share, but un- around disappointment fortunately we will not (BlueClaws - See Page 2)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township’s Senior Outreach Services has been busier than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the staff and clientele have had to adjust since mid-March when the state went into quarantine.

“We haven’t stopped any services; we’ve just had to modify how we deliver those services to seniors,” said Program Director for Senior Outreach Services Zulma Soto.

For example, staff members would normally do home assessments for seniors to determine their eligibility for different programs, but that was discontinued due to the coronavirus.

Now all assessments are done by phone, Soto said from her office in the VFW center on Adamston Road.

The Senior Services staff is able to determine what state programs seniors are eligible for and helps them to complete the applications.

Before the pandemic, seniors would get oneon-one help at the center, but now the paperwork (Senior - See Page 8)

Looking Toward Shore’s Past, Future Hurricanes

By Patricia A. Miller OCEAN COUNTY - The ominous weather reports before Hurricane Sandy hit just before Halloween in October 2012 were not anything you’d want to hear. Neither were the police officers driving down our street warning us to leave before noon the following Monday.

We had to sign paperwork that Friday night acknowledging that if we did not leave, the township was not responsible for anything that happened to us or to our home. We signed.

We had never been ordered to leave our Bayville neighborhood before. We left. In the end, we couldn’t return home for seven months, until the house was repaired.

Sandy was within 50 miles of the New (Hurricane - See Page 11)

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He said that Huppert, a native of Rochelle Park and a former barnstormer, production engineer for Bendix Aviation and flight instructor for the US Army Air Corps, purchased the airport from the Van Ness Corporation before moving to Brick in 1945.

“Huppert, along with fl ight instructor Emil Repas, gave flying lessons using a single-engine 65 horsepower 1947 Aeronca aircraft, later adding a 285-horsepower Boeing to his fleet of planes,” Donatiello wrote.

A 1953 U.S. Coast Guard map depicted Ocean County Airport as having two unpaved runways.

A 1958 sectional chart (a type of aeronautical chart designed for navigation under visual flight rules), showed that Ocean County Airport had a 2,750-foot-long turf and gravel runway. The airport had an elevation of 18 feet above sea level.

The airport was G.I. Bill-certified, and

by April 1948, 60 G.I.s had entered pilot’s training at the airport and 20 received their private pilot’s licenses. The airport then had nine planes and was equipped for night flying, Donatiello said. (It was likely that runway lights were installed for nighttime landing.)

The “Abandoned and Little Known Airfields” site has a 1954 photo of the airport’s main hangar engulfed in a mass of flames.

The fire destroyed the main hangar, 10 planes and a panel truck, and it was probably the beginning of the end for Huppert Aviation and Ocean County Airport.

BlueClaws:

Continued From Page 1 from the team’s perspective to a personal level. Everyone worked so hard to get to this season. When the team was home for night games in the past, we worked from 9 a.m.-midnight. We all enjoy watching baseball and bringing the community together. The longer the shutdown lasted, the tougher the logistics became.

“This is heartbreaking.”

The team said the decision was made with the interests of fan, player, coach and staff safety at the forefront.

“We understand and cherish our place as a much-needed outlet for fun and entertainment across our communities, but we also understand and support the need to prioritize the public health crisis,” said Art Matin, the managing partner of Shore Town Baseball, the BlueClaws’ ownership group.

“Everyone is disappointed,” SAL president Eric Krupa said. “From a practical standpoint, if you look at the logistics and health and safety protocols, it was an easy decision. It’s enough of a challenge controlling the major league teams. It’s a common sense decision, but it’s disappointing on a number of levels.

“Lakewood was set to unveil its 20th anniversary logo. A lot of its promotions were to have had the subliminal theme of

In an Asbury Park Press article from Feb. 13, 1959, Bruce Huppert was quoted as saying that the airport would be closing and the land would be used for a housing development. The airport was no longer depicted in an April 1959 New York sectional chart.

In 1956, after the fire, Huppert was elected to a two-year term as Committeeman on the Brick Township Town Committee.

According to Donatiello, in November 1958, Huppert filed a map with the township subdividing the airport property into building lots that would become Sky Manor Estates.

In April 1959 he sold Section 1 to Accurate Construction Company, (which later became U.S. Home Corporation), and in August 1959, he sold off Section 2 to Development Corporation of America, Donatiello said.

Sky Manor was one of the first developments built after the Garden State Parkway opened for commuters.

In a nod to its past, Sky Manor has aviation-themed street names, such as Lockheed Road, Northrop Road, Boeing Drive, Pitcairn Road and Stinson Road.

In 1998, Brick Township, along with the Izaak Walton League, Ocean County Natural Lands Trust and the NJDEP Green Acres Program purchased from Joe Pal, Inc. and Topal Reality 24 lots creating what is now known as Brick Township’s Airport Tract, which is adjacent to the former airport.

The Airport Tract contains more than 285 acres of undeveloped lands, and is home to a variety of native, threatened and endangered species.

Despite its name, the Airport Tract was not part of the former airport, Donatiello said. its 20-year anniversary,” he said.

Lakewood was scheduled to play 140 regular-season games, including 70 at FirstEnergy Park.

“By the middle of March, all of our season tickets along with group tickets had been pretty much sold out,” Ricciutti said.

“Single-game tickets went on sale in the middle of March. Our group sales went tremendously well. We came on board late during the 2017 season. We spent time building a group foundation over the last two years. Building that foundation has been our focus since we came on board. We obtained youth sports teams and leagues that had never been with us before.

“We were well, well on target to hit our goal of 30 sellouts. We sold out 20 games last year and 13 games in 2018.”

Ricciutti said the team suffered a large revenue hit because of the cancelation.

“We are a private business so we keep that figure relatively private,” he said. “We took a tremendous, impactful hit. Thousands of businesses have been impacted. We will work through it and build from there. This challenge faces all 160 affiliated teams in minor league baseball.”

The BlueClaws said ticket package holders will be contacted by staff members to go over their options. Additionally, the team said its staff members will coordinate with group leaders who have booked (BlueClaws - See Page 8)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL If You Light Fireworks, Your Neighbors Hate You I used to like fireworks more when I was a kid. I remember watching them over the Toms River growing up. I remember firing bottle rockets out of my hands on a beach in North Carolina, in a massive firework fight with dozens of other tourist kids (Don’t try this at home).

I still have a soft spot for parking my beach chair and watching from Route 9 or wherever I can get a spot.

I also remember walking to the waterfront with my daughter, who was 4 at the time (Don’t try this at home, either).

When I hear them echo near my house at night in the summer, it’s usually part of Berkeley’s summer concert and I smile a little bit.

But when I’m going for a walk at night, and something randomly explodes over my head, that’s where I draw the line.

When I’m doing some gardening just before dusk because that’s the only time it’s not blazingly hot out, and stuff is blowing up all over, that’s not fun.

Every dog in the neighborhood goes nuts. If you’re a firework lover, you’re not an animal lover. Period.

So far this season I think the latest I’ve heard a firework go off is 11:45 p.m.

There’s been the occasional burnt bottle rocket that ends

up in my back yard. I have a lot of trees in my back yard, and ivy. So far, I’ve been lucky.

But one of these times, someone isn’t going to be lucky. One of these times, a firework will go off wrong, and really hurt someone.

Or land in a gutter full of leaves. Or hit a kid watching from one yard over.

Sure, the average person is doing it right, you might say.

But here’s something else: The average person is an idiot.

When I’m driving, I drive defensively. I don’t assume that someone is going to stop at a stop sign. My foot hovers over my brake, just in case the other driver isn’t paying attention.

Mistakes happen.

We all know how congested this area is. Most of us have homes right on top of each other. Most of us have a neighbor to either side, one behind, and two at the corners. That’s five different places a firecracker can end up if they’re fired off in the wrong way.

I’ll also never understand why people celebrate our nation’s veterans by blowing things up and setting off their PTSD. Please, leave it to the professionals.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard

The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let

your officials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

Federal Government Failed Our Vets The US Department of Veterans Affairs has failed t he veter a n s of Ocea n County, but it didn’t have to be this way. If the VA had kept its promise to deliver for our veterans, there would be a new veterans health care facility befitting of the service and sacrifice of those who wore the uniform. Instead, we have seen delays and disappointment, excuses and a continuation of a status quo that is simply unacceptable.

The current James J. Howard Veterans’ Outpatient Clinic based in Brick was built in 1991. It was built to serve a veteran population of nearly 5,000. In the years since, the veteran population reliant on that facility for health care has more than doubled. Thousands more line up to see health care providers, but the number of providers hasn’t kept pace, especially for the care it provides to our women veterans. Thousands more drive to the facility looking for parking, but the VA has failed to expand parking capacity, forcing disabled and older veterans to walk an unsafe road to seek treatment.

And thousands more seek expanded care that the current, dated facility, simply cannot provide.

In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in

Letters The Editor Ocean County for aTo new New Jersey pressed the VA 101.5. It seems to me that CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more moder n facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need.

At the time, the VA said that restar ting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower costs” and would be done “in line with VA’s new business practices” to “ensure alignment with the cu r rent VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense.

We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until fi nally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024.

That’s a decade after this process was started.

This decision blindsided us. Congressman Kim had toured the VA twice, met regularly with VA officials and his office was in monthly touch with the VA for updates. After this decision was made, congressional and veteran leaders across

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to provide immediate answers and action; instead, we received insufficient excuses that did nothing to further the cause of providing better care for our veterans.

At the end of the day, as elected officials and veteran leaders, providing better care for our veterans is our top priority. It should be the top priority for officials at the VA as well, and they have a moment to make this right.

To serve the nearly 12,000 veteran patients who rely on t he CBOC, t he VA should fully staff the current CBOC, and establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet veterans closer to home. They could be active partners in finding new solutions to the dangerous parking situation at the facility in Brick, working with local organizations and private-sector groups who are eager to help. And they can provide real transparency to veterans in our com munit y by meeting with veteran leaders in a public setting on a regular basis to provide updates on the procurement of a new site and other efforts to help our veterans.

All of these things would be a step forward, and all of them are within the power of the VA to do immediately.

We want the VA to succeed, simply because our veterans cannot afford them to fail. Success for our veterans is within reach; we only ask the VA to join us to make it a reality.

Congressman Andy Kim (NJ 3rd District), Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey

Jackson Mayor Is On A Power Trip This is in response to the article “Jackson Mayor Calls on Murphy to Resign Over Pandemic ‘Power Trip’” published by NJ

our mayor is on a power trip, all because he doesn’t like to be told ‘no.’

To say it’s only about the kids is ludicrous. If it truly was/is, he wouldn’t have gotten his panties in such a twist. Kids will be kids, and if they see each other on a field for the first time in several months, does he really think they’re going to follow proper social distancing? I don’t! Then to state he’s mad because he’s been disrespected is outrageous. Being told no is not being disrespected.

Referring to the crisis as a “pandemic thing,” tells me he doesn’t get it. A virus that has killed thousands isn’t just a thing; it’s a tragedy of epic proportions that has changed the world.

Furthermore, calling the park “my park,” couldn’t be further from the truth; it’s the people’s park. Allowing kids to play sports in the park, in direct violation of the governor’s order, will open Jackson up to yet another lawsuit, one from the state. Seems to me that is direct disrespect of the gover nor. Do we really need to worry about another lawsuit? Haven’t we had enough? Also, unless he’s got absolute proof that our governor is personally to blame for the COVID-19 deaths in veterans facilities, he should never say that he is. I’m all for honoring our veterans, but restrictions are in place for a reason, and we could hold a special parade at a later date.

We are all frustrated, but acting like a spoiled bully is not the way to handle it.

We need to work and come together, being there for one another, as best we can.

None of us has ever had to deal with anything like this in our lifetime. If you don’t agree with the governor’s handling of it, offer up a better solution if you can.

Don’t go on the attack. I, for one, intend to remember this, come November.

Stephanie Brown Jackson

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bill Would Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Coverage From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 1425, a bill that would lower health care costs and expand coverage during the largest public health crisis in generations. This vote also comes as the Trump Administration is working through the U.S. Supreme Court to abolish the Affordable Care Act and the pre-existing conditions pro-

tection coverage that comes with it.

“Protecting the health care of New Jerseyans has never been more important, and the improvements in this bill have never been more necessary,” said Congressman Kim, who continued, “We’ve seen more than 13,000 of our neighbors die and tens of thousands infected during this pandemic – the choice we have is clear: we can make sure more of our neigh-

bors can access affordable health care, or we can let the Trump Administration kick them off their plans and leave them in the cold.

I am proud to stand with the families in Burlington and Ocean Counties who deserve the peace of mind and certainty of quality, affordable health care, and against any effort to take that away from them.”

Recently, Congressman Kim was joined by senior members of the House in introducing this bill. If passed, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would: Lower health coverage costs by dramatically expanding the ACA’s insurance affordability subsidies to cover more middle-class families

and to be more generous for those already receiving them. Many enrollees will see their premiums cut by half or more, and for the first time, no one will have to pay more than 8.5 percent of their income for a silver plan in the ACA marketplaces.

Negotiate for lower prescription drug prices by delivering the power to negotiate lower drug prices so that Americans no longer have to pay more for our medicines than Big Pharma changes for the same drugs overseas.

Expand coverage by encouraging Medicaid expansion and the expansion of state-based exchanges.

Combat inequity in health coverage faced by communities of color by expanding

more affordable coverage to vulnerable populations and fighting the maternal mortality epidemic by requiring states to extend Medicaid or CHIP coverage to new mothers for a full year post-partum.

Crack down on junk plans & strengthens protections for people with pre-existing conditions by reversing the Trump Administration’s expansion of junk health insurance plans that do not provide coverage for essential medical treatments and drugs, and that are allowed to discriminate against people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Congressman Kim has been a leader in Congress on expanding affordable health care. The Patient

Legislation Will Further Reform New Jersey’s Criminal Justice System From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed three pieces of legislation that make various reforms to New Jersey’s criminal justice system. The bills will ensure personnel files of law enforcement officers are shared when applying for employment at other agencies, accelerate juvenile justice reforms, and expand critical re-entry benefits.

“I’ve been clear that New Jersey will be as aggressive as any state in the nation in our efforts to reform a criminal justice system that has largely failed our black and brown communities for far too long,” said Governor Murphy. “Among other important changes, these measures promote a greater degree of professionalism

in law enforcement hiring practices and ensure that young people and formerly incarcerated individuals who are re-entering society are provided with a meaningful chance to reach their full potential.”

The Governor signed the following bills into law: A744 (Johnson, Holley, Conaway, Wimberly/Weinberg, Turner) - Requires law enforcement agencies to provide internal affairs and personnel files of law enforcement officers to other agencies under certain circumstances.

S2511 (Pou, Turner/Wimberly, Reynolds-Jackson) - Accelerates rescinding of certain juvenile delinquency fines and making discretionary post-incarceration su-

pervision due to COVID-19 pandemic.

S2331 (Sweeney, Cunningham/Pintor Marin, Quijano, Verrelli) - Assists inmates released from incarceration in obtaining necessary re-entry benefits.

Primary sponsors of A744 include Assemblymembers Gordon Johnson, Jamel Holley, Herb Conaway and Benjie Wimberly, and Senators Loretta Weinberg and Shirley Turner.

“Operating with minimal information does more harm than good when it comes to hiring an officer charged to serve and protect, said Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson. “With this legislation, we intend to give departments and jurisdictions all the information they need to determine if an applicant is the right fit. For us to reform police culture, we must ensure agencies are first aware of any disciplinary history.”

“There needs to be more accountability,” said Assemblyman Jamel C. Holley. “If

an officer faces disciplinary action within one agency in one town and can easily move on to another agency in a different town without their record following them, we have an accountability problem. Making sure agencies aren’t kept in the dark about the background of candidates – good or bad – is what this legislation does. This is critical in our efforts to rebuild trust in law enforcement.”

“Ensuring departments have access to the personnel records they need to bring a new officer on board is about trust and confidence,” said Assemblyman Herb Conaway. “Law enforcement officers are sent into the community every day and while most adhere to the highest professional standards, others may not. If that’s the case, departments need to know.”

“To strengthen the view of police as a force for good in the community, policies requiring disciplinary histories to be shared must be sta-

tus quo,” said Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly. “Most officers spend their entire career acting honorably, but to maintain accountability, policy has to acknowledge the potential for bad actors to exist.”

“Police officers are given an immense amount of power and responsibility and the vast majority serve with honor and deference to the position,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg.

“In cases where incidents do occur, however, it should be reviewable by any agency being asked to hire that person in the future. How can we expect agencies to weed out bad actors if they can’t review an applicant’s full history? When the public’s trust is on the line, no stone should be left unturned and I am glad the Governor has taken such swift action on this bill.”

“Police officers, quite literally at times, have the lives of our state’s most vulnerable in their hands,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “It

Protection and Affordable Care En hancement Act includes language from the SAVE Act, Congressman Kim’s fi rst piece of legislation introduced, which is a bipartisan bill to drive down costs by helping states create their own state-based exchanges. Congressman Kim introduced the Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act, which would expand eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program so more seniors get help paying for health care. He also helped lead the effort to pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3, which would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, crack down on price gouging and expand Medicare coverage to dental and vision care.

is incredibly important we are thoroughly vetting any individual bestowed with that badge, and in turn, the power that comes with it.

This legislation will create greater oversight, transparency and accountability to prevent departments from hiring bad actors.”

Primary sponsors of S2511 include Senators Nellie Pou and Shirley Turner, and Assemblymembers Benjie Wimberly and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.

“The juvenile justice reform bill we signed into law earlier this year was written before we had ever heard of the coronavirus,” said Senator Nellie Pou.”The pandemic, however, has made the implementation of this law that much more crucial as it will help lower populations in certain juvenile facilities and create greater opportunity for proper social distancing.

I am glad the Governor has recognized the urgency of signing this legislation today and discarded any further delay.”

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Continued From Page 1 is mailed, or seniors drive to the center and hand the paperwork to a staff member in the parking lot.

“If they have an issue - like if they’re homebound, or they don’t have a stamp, or there’s another obstacle - accommodations will be made to get documents from homebound seniors in order to complete their applications,” Soto said.

Some of the state programs for which seniors are eligible include prescription services like PAAD and Senior Gold. There is also help for paying utility bills with the Home Energy Assistance program.

Other programs for seniors include JACC, a state-funded home care program for people who are not on Medicare. There is also a property tax reimbursement for seniors and a Senior Citizen Discount on property taxes for those who are eligible.

Soto said other programs for seniors include Meals on Wheels and State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate Medicare issues.

Brick Senior Outreach services up to 2,000 seniors a year, Soto said, and about 500 of those have needed help with paperwork.

Perhaps even more important than helping with paperwork is the center’s Wellness Telephone Reassurance program, which has increased during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

“We call to say hello and see how they’re doing,” Soto said. “Many of the seniors live alone, so we ask them if they have a need, or a concern. Many of them haven’t spoken to anyone in a while, and it might be the only phone call they receive,” she said.

The staff has made some 9,000 Wellness Telephone Reassurance calls since March, she said.

“We are hearing about a lot of loneliness, depression and worry, especially during COVID,” Soto said.

Township employees were given the opportunity to voluntarily take a furlough

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2020 outings as well. Lakewood said those who have tickets as part of a group outing should wait to hear from their group’s leader directly.

Communication from the BlueClaws’ staff members began Wednesday morning, July 1. The team said it asks that ticket holders be patient as the BlueClaws work through outreach on an individual basis.

“We thank each of our ticket package holders and group leaders for their patience while we waited for a resolution,” Ricciutti said. “This has been a trying time for us all and we want to make sure that each ticket holder hears directly from the BlueClaws” The BlueClaws said they will shift many of their 20th season promotions into the 2021 season.

“We are already working on making 2021 the biggest and most exciting season in team history,” Ricciutti said. “We’ll just

during the pandemic, so two of the center’s six employees are out, leaving Soto with a staff of four.

The phone calls have also uncovered some “food insecurity” issues, she said.

Anywhere from 15 to 35 seniors come to the Senior Center for lunch every day, but the center has been closed, and the Senior Center shuttle buses has stopped their food shopping services.

The shuttle buses started delivering food baskets to needy seniors from Fulfill (formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) and from Seeds of Service in Brick.

Plentiful Plates, a 501c3 organization based in Point Pleasant, works with Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen and provides 50 meals every Tuesday.

Delicious Gourmet Market on Brick Blvd. provides 60 meals a week to the seniors, and Michael Cappello from Capri Business Development in Brick donated enough money to feed 40 families, Soto said. Community Services, Inc. still delivers food through their Meals on Wheels program.

Now the Senior Center is getting ready to have a soft opening. They will offer one class a day, including yoga, zumba, and tai chi.

Their pen-to-paper club will meet twice a month, and the book club will meet once a month. All classes and events will be limited to 20 people, and they must sign up in advance.

Bus pickups for grocery store shopping will also start up. There will be door-todoor service for three seniors, three times a day for a total of 18 people a day.

“We need to make sure our opening is done in a safe manner because we have a very high-risk population,” Soto said.

“We are busy. I don’t think we’ve missed a beat. We’ve tried very hard to meet the needs of our seniors,” she said. “We are here for them.”

For more information call Senior Services at 732-920-8686.

celebrate our 20th season and our 20th anniversary all together!”

The BlueClaws’ 2021 schedule has yet to be released. The team said it will announce the schedule, complete with the 2021 Opening Night, when available. FirstEnergy Park executive offices remained closed to the public as of Tuesday, June 30. The team’s staff is working remotely. Check blueclaws.com and the team’s social media channels for more information.

What Would Have Been Lakewood’s fi rst-year manager was to have been Chris Adamson. Born in Sydney, Australia, he is an Adelaide, South Australia resident. The former catcher spent the last seven seasons with the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League as manager (2017-19) and bench coach (2013-16). He was an assistant coach in 2018 and 2019 of the Australian National Team and ran the performance department (BlueClaws - See Page 9)

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Adamson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Tx., where he was an NCAA Division II All-American in 2009 and 2010. He was to have been Lakewood’s 14th manager. He could not be reached for comment.

Among the possible team members were pitcher Jose Conopoima, catcher Logan O’Hoppe and outfielder Corbin Williams.

Each played last year for the Williamsport (Pa.) Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit one level below Lakewood. Conopoima posted a 2.83 earned run average and struck out 43 batters in 47 innings. Williams sped to 30 stolen bases. O’Hoppe slugged five home runs.

The BlueClaws were in training camp from early through mid-March in Clearwater, Fl., where the Phillies train.

Other Events Scheduled Ricciutti said other activities with restrictions are planned at FirstEnergy Park.

“The baseball season was cancelled,” he said, “but FirstEnergy Park was not. We’ll have barbecues, film series, driving range stuff. Our batting cages will be utilized.

We will have ballpark tours that will offer a behind the scenes look. We will have lots of unique stuff. The dates and activities will be announced. We want to keep the

The Brick Times, July 11, 2020, Page 9 fans engaged. We love hosting people at the park.”

Ricciutti said the team’s staff for home games consists of up to 400 persons.

“Many staff members have spent 20 years with us,” he said. “It’s a big operation. The ripple effects are significant.

This situation is heartbreaking for our fans, our staff and our colleagues in minor league baseball. We like to see smiling families and kids.”

Ricciutti declined to discuss layoffs, furloughs and hours reductions.

“Unfortunately, we don’t comment publicly on that out of respect,” he said.

NEWSY NOTES: A total of 95 former Lakewood players have been members of major league teams entering this season. They include for mer Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard. R hys Haskins, who played for the BlueClaws in 2015, stars for the Phillies. A total of 17 ex-Lakewood players are in the initial Phillies Player Pool as the team prepares for its season.

Lakewood won the SAL title in 2006, 2009 and 2010. This year’s league was to have consisted of 14 teams to as far south as Georgia. The BlueClaws came to Lakewood in January of 2000, setting up shop in a nearby executive off ice on Air port Road. They began play in 2001.

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Continued From Page 1 Jersey coast before it hit in Brigantine as an extratropical cyclone. The storm peppered the Jersey Shore with hurricane-force winds, record low pressure, and a huge storm surge along the coast.

“The storm becomes the worst hurricane to affect the state on record, killing 37 and causing nearly $30 billion in damages,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Widespread devastation is noted, particularly on Long Beach Island and the Bar negat Peninsula, where the Seaside Heights boardwalk collapses into the ocean.”

Sandy took the most lives, compared to a storm in August 1806 storm, which killed 21 residents.

Governor Chris Christie said the losses caused by Sandy were “going to be almost incalculable...The devastation on the Jersey Shore is probably going to be the worst we’ve ever seen.” [3] And unfortunately, it looks like 2020 will be also be an active hurricane season. This year, again there will not be an El Nino to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity either, says NOAA. “NOAA’s analysis of current and seasonal atmospheric conditions reveals a recipe for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year,” said Neil Jacobs, acting NOAA administrator. “Our skilled forecasters, coupled with upgrades to our computer models and obser ving tech nologies, will provide accu rate and timely forecasts to protect life and property.”

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1st to Nov. 30. New Jersey’s tropical storm activity occurs between August and late October. Sandy pummeled New Jersey on Oct. 30, 2012.

Warmer than usual sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, reduced vertical wind shear, weaker tropical Atlantic t rade w i nd s a nd a n en ha nced west African monsoon season all increase the chances of an above-normal 2020 hurricane season.

The Brick Times, July 11, 2020, Page 11 A hurricane is a huge storm that can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph. They can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as f looding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes.

So what were some of the worst hurricanes and storms to batter the Jersey Shore?

The Perfect Storm - Oct. 31, 1991 The 1991 Halloween Nor’easter brought massive waves of up to 30 feet. High t ide s a long t he Je r sey Shor e we r e only surpassed by those of the 1944 hur r icane. Sig nif icant bay f looding occur red. Strong waves and intense winds caused extreme beach erosion.

In all, damage amounted to $90 million (1991 USD), though no deaths occurred in the state.

The Great Atlant ic Hurr icane September 1944 - Destroyed hundreds of homes, did major damage to Long Beach Island, Ocean City, Atlantic City and Cape May. Bridges in some towns were destroyed.

Hurricane Donna - September 1960 The nor’easter brought 100 mph winds and 5 to 6 inches of rain in New Jersey.

Nine people died in the state. The name “Donna” will never be used again for a hur r icane because of the sever it y of the storm. The hurricane produced 105 mph (169 km/h) wind gusts and a storm surge of 6 feet (2 m) near Atlantic City, and 8.99 in (228 mm) of rainfall near Hammonton,.[26][37] One person died related to a heart attack during the storm.[1] The Storm of March 1962 - Also known as the Great Storm of the Jersey Shore and the Ash Wednesday Storm. The late James J. Mancini - longtime mayor of Long Beach Township for decades and an Ocean County Freeholder - considered the March 1962 storm the worst on Long Beach Island. Six hundred homes on Long Beach Island were lost. Seven people died, including Long Beach Township Police Chief Angelo J. Leonetti, Township Police Commissioner Kenneth G. Chipman, First Aider Robert Osborn and two elderly couples.

No Stigma Network Offers In-Person Support Meetings NEW JERSEY – Free virtual support meetings for young adults with mental health challenges Are being offered by the No Stigma Network, a local nonprofit organization.

No Stigma Network has been offering in-person support meetings for young adults (18 – 39) with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and high-functioning autism for over a decade

Due to the COVID-19 quarantine the organization has been offering our meetings online through Zoom since March.

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By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible.

Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

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Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit prot e ct s employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer.

This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

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Prayer And Unity Service Held

─Photo courtesy Willow Springs BRICK – The Willow Springs staff had the opportunity to remember our residents we have lost so far this year and recognize the unity it has taken as a team provide the care and service during this pandemic.

The service was presented by Father Jim, a Chaplain from Serenity Hospice and there were two musical selections by Hadasa,

Music Therapist for Serenity Hospice.

Ralph Neuman, Willow Springs Administrator, shared a few words recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of the staff.

The service was concluded with all team members participating in a Sand Ceremony, signifying their part of the Willow Springs family.

“Move Over Law” Nabs More Than Name Implies

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The “Move Over Law,” which was implemented to make drivers give room to first responders pulled over on the side of the road, led to arrests for a number of other infractions.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that “Move Over Law” Enforcement Patrols were set up in Seaside Heights, South Toms River, Stafford Township and Point Pleasant Beach from July 2 to July 4. As a result, there were 335 stops and 92 summonses issued.

They were: 59 Failure to Move Over stops, 2 Driving Under the Inf luence arrests, 12 arrests for outstanding warrants, five suspended driver arrests, three narcotics arrests, 3 Disorderly Conduct arrests, three assault Arrests, two domestic violence assault arrests, and one weapons offense arrest.

The “Move Over Law” was passed in response to the tragic death of Trooper Marc Castellano, who was struck and

killed by a driver that failed to move over for Trooper Castellano’s State Police vehicle. The law requires drivers to slow down and change lanes safely when approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights.

P rose cutor Br a d ley D. Bil l h i me r thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, Stafford Township Police Department, and Point Pleasant Beach Police Department for their cooperative efforts in these patrols.

“In collaboration with our local law enforcement partners, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Off ice is committed to safeguarding the roadways here in Ocean County - both for our residents and visitors,” he said. “These statistics demonstrate our steadfast dedication to that objective.”

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Brick Township Woman Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A woman facing murder charges got her case downgraded to manslaughter after prosecutors determined she acted in self defense.

Ciara Williams, 27, of Brick pled guilty to Reckless Manslaughter on July 2. She faces sentencing on Sept. 4, and the State will be seeking five years in prison.

“Although Ms. Williams was originally facing more significant charges with greater sentencing exposure, legitimate self-defense claims arose during the course of our investigation which we simply could not ignore, and which we were required to take into account in evaluating this very difficult case,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated. “The claims of self-defense, combined with considerable proof problems led to this resolution which we believe to be just and reasonable after careful consideration of the facts under circumstances.”

Williams had turned herself in to authorities after the fatal stabbing of Sept. 29. Police said she had been involved in a heated argument with

her fiancé Dennis Power, 35, and stabbed him in the chest and then left him in a parking lot at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

Williams had left Power unconscious but breathing according to police. Despite efforts to save him he died shortly afterward.

Authorities searched the Brick Garden Apartment complex as the scene of the crime.

Her attorney, Alton Kenney stated that Williams had acted in self-defense and that she had sustained facial injuries during the fight with Power. The photo taken of her being booked at the Ocean County Jail showed her with bruises and swelling around her eye.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the diligence of Senior Assistant Prosecutors Kristin Pressman and Mara Brater who handled the case on behalf of the State. Prosecutor Billhimer likewise extended his gratitude to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their collective assistance.

Virtual Evening At Reservoir

BRICK - The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) is pleased to announce a free webinar series, “Virtual Evening at the Reservoir.”

The webinars are being held via Webex Events in coordination with the Barnegat Bay Partnership.

The programs will focus on creating and maintaining a healthy, water efficient and environmentally friendly landscape based on principles from the Jersey-Friendly Yards website (jerseyyards. org). Three monthly presentations will be held on Thursday evenings during the months of July, August and September from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The programs include the following: July 9th – Ways to Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to Keep Our Waters Clean - Using IPM can help you manage pest problems in the garden, minimizing risks to your family and the environment by reducing chemical controls.

Learn about these methods with Susan Emhardt-Servidio, Horticulturist, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County.

August 27th – Secrets to Low Maintenance Landscaping – Join us in learning tips for a low maintenance garden, including plant selection and care, with Dr. S. Ann Earon, Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County. Find out where plants will flourish in your yard based on their moisture and sunlight needs, and the right way to mulch to keep your plants happy.

September 10th – Fall Putting Your Garden to Sleep – Learn how to put your garden to bed for the late fall and winter with Dr. S. Ann Earon, Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County.

Ann will provide tips on the advantages of deadheading, taking cuttings, dividing and collecting seeds from your flowering plants, and preparing container gardens for those chilly months.

These webinars are free but registration is required. To register, please contact Shari Kon-

drup at 732-458-7000 ext. 4282 or via email at skondrup@brickmua.com.

“Virtual Weekend at the Reservoir” is a free community education program being sponsored

by Brick Utilities and the Barnegat Bay Partnership. The webinars are replacing in-person Weekend at the Reservoir programs for summer 2020. Brick Utilities’ educational programs focus on the importance of the Metedeconk River and Barnegat Bay to the region, and how to conserve and protect these water resources. The Barnegat Bay Partnership is a partnership of government, academic, business, and private organizations working together to help protect and restore the water quality and natural resources of the Barnegat Bay. The Metedeconk River drains to Barnegat Bay and encompasses roughly ninety (90) square miles in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Starting at its headwaters in Freehold, Jackson and Millstone, the river flows eastward through Howell, Lakewood, Wall and Brick Townships before reaching Point Pleasant Borough and the Barnegat Bay. The Metedeconk River is a critical water resource for the region. It serves as the primary water supply source for Brick Utilities, which provides drinking water to more than 100,000 area residents in Brick Township, Howell Township, Lakewood Township, Point Pleasant Borough, and Point Pleasant Beach Borough.

The river is a major source of freshwater to the Barnegat Bay, one of 28 Congressionally-designated estuaries of national significance in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program.

To learn more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, please visit www.metedeconkriver. org. To learn more about Barnegat Bay Partnership, please visit barnegatbaypartnership.org.

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Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer.

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

The Four Best Natural Antihistamines

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

This time of year, causes a lot of grief for people who have allergies. Of course, we have terrific antihistamines now, and you can buy nationwide. I am not opposed to the antihistamines though, if you take them in moderation. But you should also lower your histamine burden through diet.

Did you know you could do that?

Many people do not realize that the foods they’re eating contribute to the histamine they liberate in their body. It can ultimately cause or contribute to an existing autoimmune condition. For a free food guide on histamine, visit suzycohen. com/hashi.

Here are the 4 best natural antihistamines: • Ginger is not only a histamine blocker, but is also great for your levels of cytokines, and immune function. Ginger is probably best known for its ability to ward off nausea, and soothe stomach aches, however, another important medicinal component of ginger fights inflammation in the bones and joints. Ginger is easy to use and fast acting. Shave off the skin of a piece of raw ginger root. Cut a half-inch piece off and slice it, then simmer in 3 to 4 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Adding lemon will boost antioxidant power.

• Vitamin C. This is a natural immune supplement, and deficiencies are known to increase risk of allergies. It can also make collagen which is needed for a healthy immune response, and shortening the duration and/or severity of discomfort.

You’ll find vitamin C naturally in citrus fruits, kiwi, bell peppers and squash. As

for the type of Vitamin C, if you’re using more than say, 100mg per day of C, I’d recommend a naturally derived type of supplement with citrus bioflavonoids which would offer the C from a food or fruit (like an orange, cherries or lemons).

Synthesized C from corn is shown on labels as “ascorbic acid.”

• Quercetin. Quercetin is a naturally-occurring antioxidant found in many fruits, grapes, tea and especially capers! A lot of scientific research suggests that having quercetin in your diet relieves allergy symptoms because this compound stabilizes mast cells. As a perk, quercetin can improve mood due to the gentle lift in your dopamine and downline catecholamine neurotransmitters. Do not take more than your supplement label advises because toxic amounts of quercetin can lead to temporary neuropathy and headaches.

DHQ is short for dihydroquercetin and is a biologically available antioxidant very similar to quercetin.

• Thyme. This fresh-tasting herb contains a lot of vitamin C as well as thymol, its major active medicinal component.

Thymol has properties that block histamine release from mast cells, and can block it at the receptor site. Buy fresh sprigs of thyme at the grocery store, and include a few leaves in your recipes from now on. You can also buy pure essential oil of thyme and have them apply it to your pedicure oil during massage, or you can diffuse it in the air. Some high-quality brands can be taken internally in a capsule. If you are allergic to oregano, you may also be cross-sensitive to thyme.

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Life: A New Normal

Dear Joel, Now that things are beginning to open -up in NJ I would like for my wife and I to start venturing out to restaurants, socialize with friends, and go retail shopping. My wife on the other hand is still extremely concerned about leaving the house and being around other people. I respect her feelings but at the same time my cabin fever is almost unbearable. I have socialized with a few of my guy friends which caused such anxiety for my wife, that it’s almost not worth doing. I am beginning to worry that she will never leave our house for anything more than the essentials. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can help her to begin the ‘re-entry’ process into life outside our four walls?

Answer: With the mixed messages we’ve received from the media, and the continuing rise in cases around the country, your wife’s fears are understandable.

However, we need to accept the fact that

COVID-19 is something we may have to live with for quite some time. Remind her that with the proper protection and practices, such as avoiding large crowds and closed spaces, we can still enjoy life. Businesses of all types recognize that customers are anxious and have made the necessary accommodations. Try small trips to quiet places, dining outside at off-peak hours, even a drive-in movie.

Perhaps a short visit to a friend’s backyard will help her regain the confidence to get back out there. Above all, have patience, this is a different experience for everyone.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID Testing Center Now Open To Asymptomatic Residents

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The COVID-19 testing center at Ocean County College in Toms River will now accept residents who are not showing symptoms of the coronavirus, officials said.

The schedule for the testing center remains unchanged: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, by appointment.

“We are now providing tests to asymptomatic residents in order to increase testing opportunities in the community,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “Up until now the drive thru site at OCC and some other independent testing sites in the county required a person to be showing symptoms and to have a script from a healthcare practitioner.

We will no longer be requiring this at the college drive thru, however appointments are still required.”

Regenye noted there are other locations and testing sites for asymptomatic people that have opened throughout the state with some located in Ocean County.

To date, 5,406 coronavirus tests have been performed at the college testing site.

As of July 1, Ocean County has recorded 9,627 cases of the coronavirus, although clearly not through this site alone.

To schedule an appointment, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

For more information, call the Health Department at 732-341-9700, Ext. 7411. Proof

of residency will be required.

“We want to make certain all of our emergency responders can be tested promptly if they have been exposed or are showing symptoms of the virus,” Vicari said.

The emergency responders can either work or live in Ocean County to be eligible.

What you need to do: Register for a test. To register for the coronavirus test visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org and follow the online directions.

Assemble your necessary paperwork: proof of residency/identification, registration Drive to OCC and enter through the Hooper Avenue entrance.

You stay in your vehicle while hospital medical personnel perform a nasal swab.

Wait three-five days for results. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference. com/patients/ and Ocean County Health Department and residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said.

Once the test has been performed, it’s anticipated to take about three to five days for results to be returned.

The most common symptoms of COVID 19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. Ocean County has also established a process to ensure that people with test results are informed in a timely manner and provided with guidance, consultation and next steps.

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BRICK – Looking to get involved with the community? To serve with pride and exercise your sense of civic duty? Come join our team of EMTs and enjoy one of the most rewarding jobs out there. Find an application at townshipofbrick.seamlessdocs.com/f/gVcSy0.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Rules For Brick Beaches

BRICK - During the coronavirus pandemic, the following guidelines and regulations will be in place: • Social distancing will be in effect and enforced by beach staff • Beach supervisor will close access to beach if crowds are preventing effective social distancing • Beach staff will regularly disinfect restrooms, equipment, lockers, etc.

• Lifeguards have an approved COVID screening and evaluation questionnaire for rescues and first-aid assists • EMTS will take employees’ temperatures • One lifeguard on stand; two on foot due to social distancing Brick Township operates three ocean beaches and one riverfront beach at Windward Beach Park. All beaches are open from Memorial Day – Labor Day and are staffed 7 days a week from mid-June through Labor Day. Beach hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Beach badges are required for access to all beaches.

Beach Badge Rates Rates for 2020 are as follows: • Season Badge $30 • Daily Wristband $8 (can only be purchased at the beaches) • Season Parking $30 • Daily Parking Pass $5 Children ages 12 and under – FREE when accompanied by a paying adult Refunds or replacements will not be issued for lost or stolen badges or parking permits.

Badges and wristbands must be worn at all times on beaches.

2020 may receive a free daily wristband for access to Brick Township’s beaches. Each individual requesting a wristband must provide proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate, county ID card, etc.). Senior wristbands are available at Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and Windward Beach. They are not available in the Recreation Office.

Seniors who will be age 65 by September 1, 2020 may purchase a discount season parking pass for $15. These are available at Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and the Recreation Office.

Senior Citizen Beach Passes Seniors who will be age 65 by September 1,

For more information, visit: bricktownship. net/index.php/departments/recreation/

Veterans Veterans are invited to enjoy Brick Township’s beaches admission-free. Simply present an identification confirming your service and you will receive a complimentary wrist band for the day.

Surf Chairs Individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to reserve a specially designed wheelchair that will provide easy access to Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and Windward Beach. Call 732-262-1184 for information or to reserve a chair on a first come first serve basis.

Register in-person at the Recreation Office, located in the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Office hours are M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The office accepts cash, check or money order made payable to Township of Brick, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover). Online registration is also offered for most programs and events.

Plasma Donations Needed From Recovered COVID-19 Patients

NEW JERSEY - Vitalant – working in conjunction with its hospital partners – has launched a program to treat COVID-19 patients with blood plasma donated by individuals who have recovered from the disease. This blood component, known as “convalescent plasma,” contains antibodies that may provide seriously ill patients an extra boost in fighting the disease.

There currently are neither vaccines nor proven treatments for COVID-19, because the virus is so new. Although trials for a vaccine are underway, it is expected to be months before one is approved. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified and approved convalescent plasma treatment as an “emergency investigational new drug.” It is currently the only antibody treatment available to COVID-19 patients and, as such, is a promising new tool.

Vitalant is collecting convalescent plasma – by appointment only – at its locations in Montvale, Paramus, and Parsippany, NJ. Those interested in donating plasma are encouraged to apply through the Vitalant website Vitalant.org/covid-

free. Additional details are available by calling 866-CV-PLSMA (866-287-5762).

“This is an example of the medical and research communities coming together to effect real change during this pandemic,” said Maria De Los Angeles Muñiz, MD, Medical Director at Vitalant’s Montvale, NJ location. “Convalescent plasma is a promising response tool for fighting COVID-19 in patients, and potentially for those working on the front lines.”

Eligibility criteria for convalescent plasma donors are: • Prior diagnosis of COVID-19, documented by a laboratory test • Complete resolution of symptoms for at least 14 days • Meet all other current FDA donor eligibility requirements to donate plasma Even for those who meet these requirements, additional tests may be required. In some instances, those who have recovered from COVID-19 may be able to donate, even if they did not have an initial laboratory test.

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Field Hockey Clinic

BRICK – A Field Hockey Clinic will be held for Brick girls in grades 2-8, Aug. 3-6, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Drum Point Sports Complex.

The cost is $50 per camper.

The program is designed to introduce girls to the sport of field hockey. Participants will be taught the rules of the game

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and basic skills like passing and shooting.

Participants will need a mouth piece, shin guards, stick and eye gear.

Registration can be done at BrickRec.twp. brick.nj.us. If you do not already have an account, you must contact the recreation department at 732-262-1044 prior to registering.

BRICK – Summer camp registration is now open.

The camp will be from Aug. 3 through Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., five days a week.

It costs $100 per camper. It is for ages 4 through 13.

Ages 4-7 will go to Windward Beach

Park. Ages 8-13 will rotate between Lake Riviera Park, Bernie Cooke Park, and Hank Waltonowski Park.

To ensure safety, the number of campers at each location will be capped.

Call 732-262-4622 for more information.

Registration can be done at BrickRec.twp. brick.nj.us.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Hope Sheds Light To Hold Annual Celebration Walk Virtually

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The 7th Annual Celebration of Hope will be held virtually this fall due to the uncertainty of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.

Hope Sheds Light Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator Heather Price said this week that unfortunately, due to conditions of the pandemic, the group’s main fundraiser which last year drew thousands of people to the boardwalk of Seaside Heights along with organization representatives and vendors, would have to be done in a different way when it is held on Sept. 12.

Hope Sheds Light was started after the Rosetto family lost their son Marc in 2012 to a hard-fought battle against substance abuse and heroin experimentation. Feeling isolated and unable to fi nd the help they needed during Marc’s struggles, they formed the non-profit group to provide direction, resources and hope for recovery and to also share personal experiences to assist with long-term recovery.

Marc’s father, Ron Rosetto, joined Arvo Prima, Stephen Willis and Pamela Capaci in forming the organization.

Last fall a sea of more than 2,000 yellow shirted participants took part in a two-mile walk along the boardwalk.

HSL Chief Executive Officer Pamela Capaci said “those impacted by addiction typically don’t know where to turn to for help. Our walk offers them community support.” She added that through events like this, the community comes together to learn about addiction and celebrate recovery and provide hope to those affected.

Price said that this event is an important fundraiser for the organization but unfortunately it had to be done differently this year and that meant thinking outside the box and not having vendors.

“Since we can’t do it in person, we will do it virtually. Details are available at our website hopeshedslight.org. It will also be on social media. It will be a Facebook live presentation starting at 9 a.m. on Sept.12 and where it will be is on your computer or mobile device and the cost per individual is $5 registration,” Price said.

She added that the group’s proactive virtual walk could see COVID-19 conditions change enough to hold the walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk “we will see you there either way we will walk together so we are encouraging individuals to sign up and our goal is to reach 10,000 Hope walkers.”

Price added, “e’re going virtual so we’re going to go large. So many people have supported us in the past by setting up teams, through sponsorship, we had over

3,000 attendees, 47 vendors and 42 volunteers last year.”

Beyond the individual registration fee of $5 there are a number of sponsorship options that can be signed up for on the group’s website where participants can make their selection.

“Another way to support walk is by creating a fundraising page and the way to do that is on our site. Many people create fundraising pages as part of their teams in the name of loved ones and donations are made in the name of their team and the way to do that this year since it won’t be an actual team is that it will be a fundraising team,” Price added.

Price added, that participants “can create your own fundraising team, sign in your account through Facebook, customize your account by telling your own personal story and have your team on social media. It is different but it is just on a different platform and if we can get the permission to go on the boardwalk then we will do that but it is hard to tell at this point.”

“We are promoting this as a virtual walk as of right now, there are no plans to do what we did last year such as getting vendors involved or volunteers but we will still be celebrating family members and people in recovery,” Price added.

Among last year’s speakers were Freeholders Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn who also took part in the walk and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer who said, “thanks to organizations like this, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Freeholders and our local police departments we are making progress,” regarding the opioid crisis in Ocean County.

Price provided her own personal story of addiction and recovery at last year’s event and how she became so dedicated to HSL. “I grew up using as a teen. I am in long term recovery and I know how important it is to share my own message of hope. Recovery is real and I’m living proof.”

In December 2019, HSL opened a new community recover y center in Toms River that offers peer-based recovery services, family support groups, social activities, yoga, tai chi, resume writing and help with legal issues.

Price noted that due to the pandemic the services of its recovery center have faced limitations but that Tuesday family support meetings were being held outside in the center’s garden area. Attendees are observing social distancing.

“We’re not having anybody come into the building quite yet I don’t know when that will resume,” Price said.

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OREGON – More than 7,000 students representing all 50 states and 73 countries have earned degrees as part of Oregon State University’s class of 2020.

While Oregon State’s traditional commencement ceremonies were postponed in keeping with the university’s measures to help reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19, the graduating students are being celebrated this month online. To watch celebratory messages and learn more about the Oregon State class of 2020, visit commencement.oregonstate.edu/.

This year’s class includes 7,181 total

graduates earning 7,452 degrees, with 267 people earning double degrees and two receiving three degrees. With this year’s graduates, Oregon State has now awarded 265,147 degrees in the university’s history.

Local students graduating this June from Oregon State include: Brick: Peter J. Chace, Master of Science, Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Freehold: Danielle Matthews, Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resources.

Island Heights: Jamie Prior, Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences.

Street Hockey Clinic BRICK – A Street Hockey Clinic for Brick children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade will be held on Wednesdays from Aug. 5 through Aug. 25 at Hank Waltonowski Park.

The program is designed to introduce boys and girls to the sport of hockey. Participants will be taught basic skills (aside from skating) such as stick handling, passing, shooting and positioning. No equipment

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The cost is $30 per child.

Registration can be done at BrickRec.twp. brick.nj.us. If you do not already have an account, you must contact the recreation department at 732-262-1044 prior to registering.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 11 - july 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): YMake the most of your spare time. Use it to be constructive and diligent, as free time may come at a premium later in the week. Prioritize responsibilities to be sure to get things done.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You may have an urge to walk on the wild side, but some minor changes may be all it takes to relieve apathy or boredom. Stay with what has been proven good for you and don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Go all in or don’t go at all. You will enjoy activities more if you fully commit to being a part of the festivities rather than hesitating to become involved. Overthinking a problem might make it seem more diďŹƒcult.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Believe it when you see it. Do not rely on promises or assurances from someone until you have concrete evidence in front of you. You will fare better when you do not seek outside help for your projects.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink. Point someone in the right direction but don’t bend over backward or try to force the issue if they are not ready. Rely on your own skills to succeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a time and place for everything. Make sure of this through the careful planning of your schedule for the coming week. Too much spontaneity could use up needed time and leave you struggling to catch up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Build a strong foundation. Your judgment may be slightly off today, so get information and advice from as many sources as possible.

Friendships should stand on their own and not be subject to conditions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remember that it’s often the thought that counts. Be gracious when someone offers a token of esteem, even if it’s something you do not really care to receive. Don’t let the heat of competition make your temper boil.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let your imagination run wild. Daydreaming about excitement and adventure can be the next best thing to being there. Show that you really mean business when the workweek begins.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be setting the bar too high. Ideals are for you to strive for; if you hold others to impossible expectations, it creates disappointment on both sides. Accept others for who they are and don’t be judgmental.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Winning isn’t everything. You shouldn’t get so caught up in competing that you forget to enjoy yourself and others. Concentrate on friendship and fun and don’t worry about who is the best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Make tea for two. Give a special someone your undivided attention this Sunday and find something to do that you can both enjoy. Have it your way today, as free time could be scarce in the week ahead.

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