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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Mallard Point Park will be modernized and upgraded, officials said.

By Judy of redevelopment and the township intends to said Councilwoman Smestad-Nunn modernization. apply for Green Acres and Recreation Chair BRICK - The TownA public notice was funding to solicit input Andrea Zapcic. ship Council held a advertised on May 28, from the public.

The township has Z o o m m e e t i ng fo r 2021 in accordance This year’s funding already begun the propublic feedback on with the NJ Depart- request is part of the cess of soliciting input planned improvements ment of Environmen- t ow n sh ip’s ove r a l l for the design of the and upgrades to Mal- tal Protection Green goal to maintain and park from residents lard Point Park, which Acres Program, which enhance playgrounds, within that community, the administration has requires that a public parks, and other rec- who all received a letter (Park - See Page 2) deemed to be in need hearing be held while reation areas in town,

Ocean County Fire Investigation At Standstill

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The investigation on the wildfire that destroyed 167 acres of land in Lakewood and Brick Township remains at an impasse, officials said.

The fire broke out on March 14, and took over a day to contain by firefighters. As a result, 29 residential proper-

ties were damaged, and two commercial buildings were destroyed.

East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers, who is also a firefighter with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, suffered a cardiac arrest while responding to the fire.

He was transported to Hackensack Meridian

Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township.

He was later released with an entourage of firefighters welcoming him home.

The blaze started out as a brush fire at 5 Airport Road in Lakewood. It was first spotted by a New Jersey Forest Fire Service Observation Tower in Lakewood. It

quickly spread to buildings and multiple units responded. It leaped across the Garden State Parkway, closing that road and several others.

There were 29 homes with damage to siding, sheds, and other such accessory structures.

On March 19, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office deter-

mined that the fire was intentionally set. Since then, officials have been hard at work trying to identify a suspect(s).

Although the investigation is still ongoing, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that no new information has been discovered, causing (Fire - See Page 5)

June 19, 2021

Brick Settles With Denied Marijuana Co.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township has settled a lawsuit with 385 Adamston, LLC, a company that applied for a medical marijuana dispensary at the site of the former OceanFirst Bank on Adamston Road.

The owner of the 6.7-acre property, Anne Davis, planned to call the business Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care. Council meetings became standing room only as opponents, who were largely from the Adamston Road neighborhood, and proponents of the facility had heated exchanges.

After getting pushback from neighbors, Davis changed her application to remove sales from the plan and use the land for cultivation only in a proposed 48,000 square foot grow house, which did nothing to appease nearby homeowners.

In a third application revision in February 2019, Davis said she wanted to use the site to grow lettuce indoors, which the Zoning Board ruled not “customary and conventional” as is allowed in a Rural Residential zone where the former bank is located.

Davis’s attorney, Dennis M. Galvin filed a 108-page lawsuit in state Superior Court against the township Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Township Clerk and Brick Township, saying, in part, that the rights of Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care had been violated since a farm is a permitted use in the zone.

In August 2019 Township Attorney Kevin Starkey explained that Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care filed their application in front of the Planning Board, saying it was a permitted use. The Planning Board disagreed and sent the application to the Zoning Board to determine whether it was a permitted use or not.

The applicant had a hearing before the Zoning Board on that issue and they lost, Starkey said.

“What they’re saying is, as a technical matter, we filed our paperwork with the Planning Board, and the Planning Board should have done something,” he said.

The Planning Board did do something, Starkey said: they took action which was to (Brick - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 asking for their input on park amenities.

The data from online surveys and those sent by mail is still being collected and will be used to direct professionals on the park design, she said.

The estimated cost for design and construction of the Mallard Point Park is $950,000. The funding formula is 75 percent grant with a 25 percent match by the municipality. The township is seeking grant funding in the amount of $712,500 and a $237,500 state loan to fund the project.

“This is an application for the Urban Parks Program and Green Acres Development - two pots of funding the state is making available for this project,” Zapcic said.

Brick has successfully redeveloped seven neighborhood and regional parks over the last seven years with the assistance of the Green Acres program, she said.

The playground and park reconstruction projects include new turf at Drum Point Sports Complex, Herbertsville Park, Lake Riviera Park, Angela Hibbard Park, Hank Waltnowski Memorial Park (aka Birchwood Park), Bernie Cooke Park, Bayside Park, and the reconstruction of the municipal tennis courts.

“In all of those projects, the township leveraged funds as much as possible to lessen the financial impact,” Zapcic said. “This application will provide the township with sufficient funding to pursue the Mallard

Point Park project.”

Mallard Point Park is a small neighborhood park, located on Tunes Brook Drive. It is similar in nature to two other parks in terms of its waterfront component: Bay Harbor Beach Park and Cedarbridge Manor Park.

Waterfront parks require permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Protection to address the required shoreline stabilization.

At Bay Harbor Beach, the township implemented a unique approach which has been successful, Zapcic said. A 200-foot bulkhead, 2,000 cubic yards of sand, and 300 cubic yards of stone were used to build two stone revetments that resemble small jetties.

“Therefore, we used that success to facilitate a similar approach at Cedarbridge Manor Park,” she said. “Those permits are under review, but we have funded the design and construction at the Cedar Bridge Manor Park project and will start construction as soon as all permits are in hand.”

The renovation of Mallard Point Park is critical due to the fact that the park serves both the passive and active recreational needs of that neighborhood, Zapcic said.

The township has set aside some 15 percent of its land for recreational or conservation purposes, including over 675 acres of active recreational land that needs to be maintained, improved and upgraded, she said.

There was no public comment at the end of the meeting. There will be another opportunity to provide input on this project during the July 13 Township Council meeting.

─Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Mallard Point Park is located on Tunes Brook Drive.

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The township, the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board were defendants in the lawsuit brought on by Adamston, LLC who were sued for denying the application.

The settlement was reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board, said Council President Lisa Crate during the most recent Township Council meeting.

As part of the settlement, Davis agreed not to make any application for any type of marijuana facility in the township.

Also, she may not knowingly sell the property to a buyer who wants to operate a marijuana facility at that location.

The former bank is now for sale, and there won’t be any kind of marijuana business at

The Brick Times, June 19, 2021, Page 5 the site, at least not for the next five years since the governing body passed an ordinance in March of this year that bans the sale, cultivation, manufacturing and testing of marijuana in the township.

After five years, the township council would once again have 180 days to adopt an ordinance to ban cannabis businesses, but it would not apply to businesses already established, which would be allowed to continue to operate.

Also, the settlement is not an admission of liability by any party in the lawsuit, and each side is responsible for its own attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and costs in connection with the matter.

The township’s insurance carrier will pay $25,000 to the plaintiff’s counsel, Crate said.

The next Township Council meeting will be on Tuesday June 22 at 7 p.m.

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The former bank at 385 Adamston Road, which was proposed to be a medical marijuana facility, now has a for sale sign out front and is overgrown with grass and weeds.

Fire:

Continued From Page 1 the investigation to reach a standstill.

“Detectives have attempted to interview approximately 60 potential witnesses and reviewed video recordings from cameras in proximity to the fire. The vast majority of these potential witnesses have been less than cooperative with our investigation, and as such, we are currently at an impasse at this point in time. If any member of the public is in possession of information with

Young Adult Authors To Appear At Library Event

TOMS RIVER – Fans of “House of Night” and “The Escaped” can meet the creators, P.C. & Kristin Cast, when they join the Ocean County Library’s “Dive into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual author dialog series on June 26 at 6 p.m.

The program aims to show how real issues, imaginative concepts, diverse characters and vivid writing propel Young Adult literature beyond traditional age categories.

Their new collaboration, “Spells Trouble,” initiates a new fantasy series about a mom and daughter, descended from a Salem witch, who guard the gates that hold back the Underworld.

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regard to the March 14 wildland fire in Lakewood and Brick Townships, please contact Sergeant Thomas Haskell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732929-2027, extension 3953,” Billhimer said.

The investigation is being conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit – Arson Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

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Kristin Cast, creator of “The Escaped” series, has more than 150 weeks and a Number One spot on the New York Times Bestseller List to her credit. She is a renowned story teller in Oregon.

The series is presented in partnership with Booktowne, Manasquan, NJ. Attendees will receive a 10 percent discount for Booktowne that can be used through their website.

Registration for this free program is required at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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Keep up with library events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org, or visit the library on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Toms River Shows Its Pride

By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER – Large balloons, each a different color of the rainbow, swayed over Washington Street in downtown Toms River in honor of the third annual Toms River Pride event, hosted by Exit 82 Theatre Company.

Over 60 vendors lined the street, prepared for a full day of celebration. Some passing by attendees wore f lags that f litted behind them as they strolled down the street. Others brought their pets, adorned in pride bandanas and other attire.

The day opened with speeches, including one from Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), and the Pride Advocate Award ceremony to honor local activists. Later that day, The Golden Gays, Izzy Uncut and others performed. The event closed with a drag show.

“It’s been a tough year,” Kim, who noted his involvement in the passing of the Equality Act of 2019, said onstage.

“Everyone has equality. No ifs, ands or buts.”

“Pride is needed in Ocean County,” Keely Davenport, a 31-year-old Toms River resident, said.

Davenport is the co-founder of Exit 82 Theatre Company. According to Davenport, the inspiration to hold an annual pride event came from a need for pride in the community and to give a voice to

and “celebrate how far” the members of the theater are a part of the LGBTQ+ community have come.

Exit 82 Theatre Company hosted their first pride event, and the first Ocean County pride event, in 2019. Davenport recalls it took approximately one month to orga n i ze. D ue to the COV I D -19 pandemic, last year’s event was a drivethrough event, which attracted “a lot of families,” according to Davenport.

This year’s event, according to 29-yearold Toms River resident Lexi Davenport, Board Member at Exit 82 Theatre Company, was larger than its predeceasing events. While Davenport hoped to see over 30 vendors attend the event, over 60 vendors signed up.

“We didn’t anticipate the number of people that wanted to be involved,” Keely Davenport said.

The event was coordinated with the Township of Toms River, Ocean County, and the Toms River Police Department.

Police officers provided security for the event.

A small group of protestors were also present at the event.

“We face opposition, but we stand proud anyway,” Keely Davenport said.

To stay informed or learn more about Toms River Pride, follow @TomsRiverPride on Facebook.

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Data Released On COVID-19 Cases Among Vaccinated

NEW JERSEY – The Department of Health has identified 1,319 COVID-19 breakthrough cases which represents .06 percent of the 2.2 million people fully vaccinated in the first four months (December 2020 through April 2021) of New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

The fact that 99.94 percent of individuals vaccinated did not test positive for COVID-19 after vaccination demonstrates that breakthrough infections are extremely rare.

“COVID-19 vaccines are a critical tool to bring the pandemic under control. However, no vaccines are 100 percent effective at preventing illness, so some cases among fully vaccinated individuals are expected,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

As expected, people who were fully vaccinated had less severe illness demonstrated by a small number of hospitalizations and deaths.

The Department found that 92 individuals with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection were hospitalized, however only 30 were reported as related to COVID-19 illness. There were 14 deaths among individuals with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection, however only 7 were reported to be related to COVID-19.

“This data shows us overwhelmingly that these vaccines work,” Commissioner Persichilli said.

“It also suggests the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. offer protection against most COVID-19 variants that are circulating.

However, variants circulating in the state may cause some of the breakthrough cases.”

The 1,319 breakthrough cases represent 0.06

percent of the 2.2 million individuals who were fully vaccinated between the start of the state’s vaccination program on December 15, 2020 and April 23, 2021.

Of 92 individuals hospitalized, which represents 0.004 percent of those fully vaccinated, 30 of the hospitalizations were COVID-19 related and 62 were hospitalized for other illnesses.

Of those 30 individuals hospitalized related to COVID-19, 20 had underlying conditions.

Nearly three-quarters of those hospitalized—71 percent--were 65 years or older (37 percent were 80 years or older) and 59 percent were female.

The 14 deaths represent 0.0006 percent of the 2.2 million fully vaccinated or 1 percent of the total number of the 1,300 breakthrough cases.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks states to report only breakthrough cases that were hospitalized or who died and posts those numbers online.

A study by two researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Health network and its Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) found just 138 COVID-19 positive cases among 26,000 vaccinated health care workers, of whom none became seriously ill. Authors Dr. Barry Kreiswirth of the CDI and Dr. David Chow at the Hackensack Meridian Health Biorepository found vaccination is working, across the board, and among all the known variants of concern identified. The vaccine is not only driving down the number of cases, but it is also mitigating the worst effects of the virus among those few who do get infected.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim ( D -3rd), C ong re ssm a n Conor Lamb (PA-17), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of (BUILD) Veterans Businesses Act, which would create a new program for veteran owned small businesses to win up to 3 percent of federal-aid highway and public transportation contracts.

“Our veterans have served honorably and are often looking for that next mission; helping to rebuild

Kim: Bill Would Help Veteran-Owned Businesses “Rebuild America”

our infrastructure can be that mission,” said Congressman Kim. “We have so many veteran small business owners who are ready to get to work, and they deserve a fair shot at continuing their efforts to serve the country they love.

I’m proud to work with my colleagues, Congressmen Lamb and Fitzpatrick, on this bipartisan project that will help lift up our veteran small business owners and make ou r com mu nities stronger.”

This bill would help veteran small business owners by ensuring that at least three percent of federal

contracts for federal highway and public transportation projects – such as construction, manufacturing, professional services like architecture & engineering, transportation, warehousing and administrative support would go to small businesses owned by veterans.

“So many of our neighbors and friends felt the financial strain caused by the pandemic, including veterans,” said Congressman Lamb. “This bipartisan legislation creates a path forward to good paying job opportunities for veterans as we work to rebuild our

infrastructure and invest in our communities.”

The Federal Highway Administration oversees the distribution of more than $40 billion in annual funding to the states for the construction, maintenance and preservation of our nation’s highways and public transportation systems. According to a 2018 report by the Small Business Administration and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, “veteran entrepreneurship is facing a generational decline, with younger veterans owning businesses at lower rates compared to past gener-

ations.” The same report outlines that, “22 to 25 percent of transitioning veterans indicate that they would like to start businesses,” but that “75 percent of the veteran entrepreneur respondents reported encountering challenges as they were starting and growing their business.”

“Given their service to our country, our veterans deserve every opportunity to succeed in their post-military careers,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “I am proud to introduce the bipartisan BUILD Veterans Businesses Act to ensure that our veterans can continue to play a critical role in rebuilding

America’s infrastructure.”

While veteran small business owners are in need of support, their potential to help our economy recover is sizable. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “veteran business owners accounted for 6.1% (351,237) of all U.S. employer businesses, and employ approximately 4 million workers.”

“We know that when veterans are given a chance to create jobs and opportunities, they succeed,” continued Congressman Kim. “It’s our job to make sure they have every chance to succeed and help build our country in the process.”

Smith: Route 539 Overpass Through Base Advances In House

MANCHESTER - Two key projects for Ocean Count y - including the much-needed overpass for County Road 539 which goes through the center of Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst - championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), cleared their first hurdle after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) adopted Smith’s proposals and added them to a major transportation bill.

Smith worked tirelessly with Ocean county and JBMDL officials to propose and insert the prioritized local transportation projects into the INVEST in America Act, a nation-wide surface transportation re-

authorization bill. The bill must still be passed by the full House and negotiated in the Senate.

“Working together with local officials, we identified and reviewed transportation projects to address road safety hazards and ease travel for New Jersey drivers,” Smith said.

“These t wo projects in Ocean County, as well as others approved throughout the Fourth District, will benefit not only the local communities, but also traveling motorists and their passengers hailing from throughout the tri-state area region.”

The bill would provide $7 m i l l ion t owa rd t he constr uction of the 539

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The roads in the Laurelhurst section of town, located off Princeton Avenue, were paved when the homes were sporadically built there between the 1940s - 1980s.

During the June 9 Township Council meeting, the governing body authorized a grant application to New Jersey Department

overpass, and $1.3 million to redevelop the business district in Point Pleasant Beach Borough.

“For the men and women who train on Joint Base MDL, it offers thousands of acres of added training space east of CR 539, with faster and safer routes for military personnel to travel,” Smith said. “The CR-539 project will allow the Army to continue and expand its vital national securit y mission to train Army Reservist and Army National Guard Members during peacetime. Additionally, it will allow shore-bound motorists safer travel by keeping military vehicles and convoys off CR 539 and State

Highway Route 70, which are currently their common routes to go from one end of the base to the other.”

Civilian traffic would ride above on the new overpass on CR 539, while large military tactical vehicles would be able to travel more safely and efficiently below. In addition to roadway safety, Smith said, “The Army told me the proposed overpass is in direct support of its readiness mission to serve the operational capability of the Guard and Reserves from the greater Northeast.”

Smith, who represents the majority of JB-MDL, said the 539 overpass project is expected to cost about $10 million to build. His

request to the committee would contribute $7 million, with project sponsor Ocean County committed to kick in $2 million, and another $1 million in the bill via the request of Rep. Kim of the neighboring Third Congressional District.

Smith also successfully requested that the Point Pleasant Beach Channel Drive ADA Compliance Upgrade and Surface Revitalization Project be added to the bill. The project would improve safety and ADA accessibilit y in a five-block shopping and business district by removing and replacing curbing and sidewalks, as well as installing ADA-compliant

Brick Applies For Grant To Pay For Roadwork of Transportation (NJDOT) 2022 Municipal Aid for the Laurelhurst Phase 3 project.

The roadways were paved in phases, so the conditions vary throughout the area.

Some of the surface course is in excess of 20 years old and has experienced extreme wear, in addition to settlement associated with utility trenches.

The overall project consists of mill and overlay, and profile no overlay, as well as curb/ramp upgrades, drainage improvements and other associated work to the following roads: Fieldcrest Lane, Harmony Drive, Allen Ellen Drive, Walden Road, Cottage Place, Greenhill Drive, Glen Ridge Court, Wayside Drive, Tanglewood Road,

ramps, driveway aprons and benches, color-contrasting crosswalks and pavement markings, and signage.

“Point Pleasant Beach is a favorite destination for travelers from across the state and beyond,” Smith said. “This project will serve both the community and visitors, especially seniors and the disabled, by making pedestrian traffic safer and more accessible.”

Smith successf ully asked the T&I Committee to fund 80 percent of the project’s anticipated c o s t of $1,750,0 0 0, or $1,399,785, for construction. The Borough would pay the 20 percent local match.

Bonnie Court, Orchard Court, and Laurelhurst Drive.

“This is just for the grant application,” said Mayor John G. Ducey. “I hope we can get this funding, and obviously from there we would have the design, and then eventually, construct, so it is still a few years out, but it is important to get this application in now.”

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Report: Most Waste Removed From Oyster Creek

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township officials and residents heard an update from Holtec International concerning the status of work being performed at the defunct Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

Holtec representative Joseph Delmar also presented a $10,000 donation for the township’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

The firm owns Oyster Creek, formerly owned by Exelon. It was the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the country until its closure. Holtec is responsible for all aspects of its decommissioning.

In his report to Mayor Peter Curatolo

and the Committee, Delmar said the firm was ahead of schedule in its removal of radioactive waste containers. At that time, they had removed 30 out of 33 containers.

“The original schedule was to have it out by November.” He said the last three containers would be removed before the summer months.

“We are working to perform demolition at the site as we are preparing to remove spent fuel from the site. Once that is done, we will be demolishing the ancillary buildings on the site. We are working with the (township) construction office to make sure we have the necessary permits,” Delmar said.

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“We are honored to provide funding for the Fourth of July fireworks celebration once again and we hope everything goes well,” he added.

Committeeman Mark Dykoff spoke about the removal of waste materials from the aged nuclear power plant saying, “it was critical to get from wet to dry. Can you explain what happens when you get all these (spent fuel) rods out of there?”

“The fluid in the (spent fuel) pool is still covering equipment. Once all the fuel is on dry storage, we look for any fuel that might still be in the pool and certify that it is all gone. We’ll be doing that over the next few months into July, about that time frame. We then have to dismantle the reactor vessel itself - the internals. We’ll be segmenting those up into smaller pieces and put into proper packaging so they can be sent off site,” Delmar said.

Delmar said from a water standpoint, “we contained all that water within one building. It is not passing from building to building. That reduces a risk from an environmental standpoint and a safety standpoint” Committeeman Timothy McDonald said he was pleased that the company was “way ahead of schedule” but asked about the firm’s safety record.

Delmar said in the last few months the site has experienced two minor safety incidents. One involved a worker lifting a five-gallon water container on a water cooler causing him to strain his back. The second incident involved an employee working in an area with low piping and when he reached for something he stood up and hit his head on a low pipe.

“He was wearing the proper protective equipment, so no bruises, no bumps no scrapes but there was some neck compression but to be precautionary we got him into an ambulance and to the hospital and now everything is good,” Delmar said.

Township Recreation Director Jim Wioland joined the mayor and Delmar for the presentation of the ceremonial check donation for the township’s fireworks.

Incident At Oyster Creek Five days after Delmar’s update, an incident occurred at the power plant.

According to Patrick Mulligan who serves as assistant director of the Radiation Protection Element Division of Climate, Clean Energy & Radiation Protection at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, “on May 18, 2021, the NRC issued a Severity Level IV non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 72.172 ‘Corrective Action’ to Holtec Decommissioning International.”

“The NCV was issued for Holtec’s failure to promptly capture an equipment condition in its Corrective Action Program (CAP) in December 2020. If the condition had been captured, an incident in February 2021 involving the same component may not have resulted in unexpected leakage of contaminated water and a resulting unexpected dose to a worker,” Mulligan said.

Mulligan added, “the NCV was not

issued due to the unexpected leakage and resultant dose. The NRC documents NCVs in inspection reports to establish public records of the violations but are not cited in notices of violations (NOVs) which normally require written responses from licensees.”

Clean Water Action NJ Board Chair Janet Tauro expressed her organization’s concerns about the incident and asked Mulligan about the employee exposed to the material.

Mulligan said the Holtec worker was not hospitalized as “this internal dose is significantly below the NRC dose limits for radiation workers and is not a health concern. The person was not injured and required no medical attention.”

Tauro asked him if the “unexpected leakage of contaminated water” traveled offsite and how much leakage occurred.

“The leakage occurred during a hydrostatic pressure test of a multi-purpose canister. This test is performed inside the reactor building. Per the NRC report, the water contaminated the work platform, 23-foot level, and 51-foot level of the reactor building. There is no pathway to the environment from this area of the reactor building. Therefore, there was no radiological environmental impact to soil or groundwater from this incident,” Mulligan replied.

Mulligan also responded to Tauro’s concerns about whether the leakage traveled into the aquifer. “No, the leakage was confined within the reactor building and therefore did not travel into the aquifer.

The water was contained within the reactor building therefore, the community would not have been exposed to any radiation.”

“The contaminated water was spent fuel pool water diluted with demineralized water. The contaminants are the same as what is normally found the in the spent fuel pool. The concentrations would be reduced due to the addition of the demineralized water,” Mulligan said.

Tauro wanted to know if Holtec hired “lesser skilled workers to do this task. If you recall, the unions had complained that lesser skilled workers were hired by Holtec to do highly skilled work.”

Mulligan said this was not the case.

“Workers who perform cask movement are Holtec Site Services employees who are specially trained to operate the dry cask equipment. This is the same labor force that performs all spent fuel operations for Holtec storage casks across the country.”

He added, “these individuals are highly skilled in the management and transfer of spent nuclear fuel to dry casks for interim storage onsite.

“Why wasn’t the public alerted when it happened?” Tauro asked.

“Since the event did not rise to the NRC’s criteria for notification and there was no offsite impact, there was no requirement for notification to any offsite agencies.

Both the NRC staff and the State staff were aware of the incident,” Mulligan replied.

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SummerFest Is Back

BRICK – For the first time since 1994, there were no SummerFest Concerts at Windward Beach in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council are excited to announce that SummerFest is back this July! SummerFest 2021 presented by Pine Belt Motors will take place every Thursday from July 1 through July 22 and will feature some of the best bands in America. Each concert will be followed by fireworks.

The SummerFest 2021 Concert Schedule is as follows: July 1 - Super Trans Am: Super Trans Am is making their first appearance at SummerFest.

Super Trans Am will be playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970s from artists such as Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, the Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, KISS, Boston, Journey and more.

July 8 - The Amish Outlaws: The Amish Outlaws return to the SummerFest stage on July 8. The Outlaws became a SummerFest crowd favorite through their energetic performances.

The Amish Outlaws perform an eclectic mix of music and the crowd is always guessing what will come next.

July 15 - The Nerds: The Nerds – America’s Rock & Roll Fun-omenon - will rock the SummerFest stage on July 15. The Nerds have

been together since 1985 and have played all over North America. When you attend a Nerds show, you will enjoy an experience of sheer entertainment with what critics call the best cover band in the world.

July 22 - Tribute to the 80s & 90s: The SummerFest 2021 Concert Series concludes on July 15 with a Tribute to the 80s and 90s.

This show will feature two sets – one with 80s Nite and the best hits of the 1980s and one featuring Nine Deeez Nite – the Nation’s #1 90s Tribute Show. Check it out to see which decade’s music is the champ!

SummerFest concerts are free to attend. There will be a food court available at each concert as well as a Beer & Wine Garden for guests ages 21 and over. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for all concerts. Shuttle buses run continuously from 5 to 8 p.m. from Brick Township High School, Drum Point Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Brick Township High School. Return trips begin at 9 p.m. Anyone planning to attend concerts are encouraged to use the shuttle buses to help ease congestion on Princeton Avenue.

For more information in SummerFest visit: bricktownship.net/index.php/summerfest-2021.

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Resident Honored For Cancer Volunteer Work

─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor John Ducey was honored to attend an event for Kick Cancer Overboard on June 7. This organization works to help people fighting cancer by giving them free cruises and providing them with a break from dealing with their illness and all that goes along with it. The organization gave away nine cruises at this event.

Mayor Ducey also proclaimed June 8, 2021 as Ester Jordan Day in the Township of Brick. Ester was honored for volunteer work for Kick Cancer Overboard, which she came to know when her granddaughter received a cruise from the organization.

Congratulations Ester and thank you for your work!

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An Industry Leader In: House Lifting & Moving • Masonry Demolition • Shoring • Leveling Timber Piles • Helical Piles BRICK – Brick Senior Services hosted an Outdoor Bingo event for older residents at Traders Cove. The event was sponsored by Artis & Caring People Home Care. Mayor

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Ducey stopped by to say hello and wish everyone luck. Thanks to everyone who came out and thank you Artis for your support of Senior Services.

Chamber Of Commerce To Host Burgers And Beer Event

BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Burgers and Beer event on July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Shore Acres Yacht Club.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.

Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of the legally mandated free annual credit

report program. Make sure you spell the annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid look-alike scam sites.

Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account.

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BRICK – The Coffee With A Cop took place on June 5 at Taylor Sam’s.

The Brick Township Police Department thanks the staff and owners at Taylor Sam’s for an outstanding venue and to

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Keep your eyes peeled for our next Coffee with a Cop which will hopefully be happening later this summer.

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Around The Jersey Shore NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination For Team Members

PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees.

NJHA’s policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by July 21, 2021, while providing applicable medical or religious exemptions.

“Since our members opened their first vaccine sites, we’ve been telling everyone that the COVID vaccines are critical to saving lives and reopening our communities,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our vaccine mandate aligns our words with our actions and will hopefully encourage other businesses and organizations to do the same. NJHA is committed to improving the health of the people of New Jersey – and that includes protecting our team members.”

The vaccination mandate also helps ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the NJHA Conference and Event Center, which hosts an average of 150 education programs and conferences annually. The

vaccines’ importance in the resumption of these and other activities is ref lected in federal and state masking guidance, which is based on vaccination status.

Since the vaccines’ rollout in December, NJHA has coordinated with its members, the state and community partners in promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

NJHA continues to play a key role in supporting members’ vaccination sites and promoting vaccination information and acceptance through its “I’m a Big Shot” effort. NJHA hosts weekly meetings with vaccination site coordinators and provides a forum to answer questions, discuss vaccination barriers, share best practices and help ensure that New Jersey residents have every opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Best healthcare practices start at home and that is exactly what our organization is doing,” said Bennett. “We want our team to feel comfortable and confident when returning to the office and there is no better way to ensure their safety than with the vaccines.”

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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Dive deep into New Jersey folklore and discover the legend of the Jersey Devil on Six Flags’ new coaster.

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The Jersey Devil has been spotted! Experience the thrill of flying through the Pine Barrens on the highly-anticipated Jersey Devil Coaster which opened at Six Flags Great Adventure.

The new coaster has shattered three world records, becoming the world’s tallest, fastest and longest single-rail coaster. The ride will feature five intense elements and three dramatic inversions inspired by infamous New Jersey mythology of the Jersey Devil.

“He was born in 1735 in the Pine Barrens, actually in Smithville, New Jersey. At first, he was the 13th of 12 children of mother Leeds. Her husband had just left her. So, when she was in labor with the Jersey Devil, she said ‘let it be the devil’ and at first, he was born normal, but then he started turning into the Jersey Devil.

He flew out the chimney and into the pine barrens where he has lived since,” Jessica Torres, documentarian, Looking for a Legend, said.

According to modern-day folklore, the beast has been placed near the theme park’s Great Lake. Legend states that the Jersey Devil soars through the woods with its curled horns manifesting under a full moon and attacking its prey at night.

“Jersey Devil folklore has been a source of fear and intrigue here in the Pine Barrens for more than 200 years. We’ll immerse riders in this iconic piece of New Jersey history on our monstrous, new scream machine,” Park President John Winkler said. “Jersey Devil Coaster is the perfect addition to our unrivaled collection of award-winning, innovative, and thrilling roller coasters.”

With dark folklore being the core theme of this attraction, the ride’s statistics eerily add an extra layer of fright. Since the Jersey Devil was the cursed 13th child of Mother Leeds: the coaster is 13 stories tall; the Jersey Devil is the park’s 13th roller coaster; each train carries 12 human passengers, with the Jersey Devil himself as the lead car…a total of 13 riders; and the Jersey Devil was open to the public on June 13.

“I think they really did an excellent job. I mean you feel like you’re just flying on the back of the Jersey Devil on this rollercoaster,” Torres said. “They really did a great job with the design and everything.”

“I do think in a sense, let’s make this (ride)

something that belongs in Jersey. The ride feels a little devilish. I think it’s really appropriately themed and named,” said Michael Reitz of Six Flags Corporate Engineering.

When creating the Jersey Devil, Reitz explained how the team is always trying to beat a new record.

“When we build a ride, we’re always trying to, if we can, try to make that ‘est’ list, the biggest or the tallest. Some records you’ll never break.

I don’t think we’ll break the speed record with Kingda Ka. Not in this park, but the Jersey Devil is fantastic,” Reitz said.

When visiting the Jersey Devil Coaster, fans will adventure through an elaborately-themed entrance portal, with a queue design that shows informative storyboards on the Jersey Devil’s origin. The 12-passanger train sits low on the monorail track due to it being built for a single row rather than multiple people side by side.

“When we were finally able to build a monorail or a single rail that is strong enough to support the train, you end up with the very narrow rail. Physics wise, it would be harder to put two or three people side by side on a rail like that. So naturally you end up in a place where a single person sitting on top of that track is both structurally the best way to do it and from an experience stand point you have your own little car and you’re very close to the track, which is very different from other rides,” Reitz explained.

So, what can fans expect when riding the Jersey Devil? The ride includes a steep, 87-degree first drop, an overbanked cutback and three dramatic inversions, including a 180-degree stall, raven dive and zero-gravity roll.

“My description of the ride, the first time I rode it, it’s not too short, it’s not too long. It’s not too extreme, it’s buttery smooth. It kind of feels like this perfect ride. There’s a perfect amount of excitement and you can ride it over and over and over again,” Reitz said.

Six Flags Members and Season Pass holders got to ride the coaster exclusively before it opened to the public. Once their ride was done, they would hop back in line for the ride again.

Many fans explained how this coaster can’t be compared to anything else.

For more information about Jersey Devil Coaster, and this season at Six Flags Great Adventure, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure.

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Around The Jersey Shore FDA Grants Historic Approval For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

TOMS RIVER – While other drugs treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s, the new medicine, called Aduhelm, is the first to attack what some believe is an underlying cause of the disease and slow cognitive decline. It does so by eliminating clumps of a toxic protein believed to destroy neurons and cause dementia. Aduhelm is not a cure for Alzheimer’s, and it doesn’t reverse the disease’s progression.

“This historic moment is the culmination of more than a decade of groundbreaking research in the complex field of Alzheimer’s disease,” Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos said in a statement. “We believe this first-in-class medicine will transform the treatment of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and spark continuous innovation in the years to come.”

To many patients and their caregivers, Aduhelm’s approval provides hope for a better life, despite the drug’s limitations. Alzheimer’s affects nearly 6 million people in the U.S. Current medicines for the disease have only shortterm effects on symptoms and bring side effects that make them unusable for some patients.

Aduhelm offers the promise of treating the root cause of the disease. The treatment, administered intravenously once a month, is approved for all patients with Alzheimer’s

disease. Clinical trials tested it only in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s who have had a PET scan confirming the presence of amyloid in their brains.

This approval is significant in many ways.

Aduhelm is the first novel therapy approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. Perhaps more significantly, Aduhelm is the first treatment directed at the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, the presence of amyloid beta plaques in the brain. The clinical trials for Aduhelm were the first to show that a reduction in these plaques—a hallmark finding in the brain of patients with Alzheimer’s—is expected to lead to a reduction in the clinical decline of this devastating form of dementia.

Locally, Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ, located in Toms River, NJ was the leading center in the Northeast for the aducanumab trials. AMRI is the leading center on all cutting-edge research for the region. If you would like to learn more about this new drug or learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, contact them at 732-341-9500 or at amrinj.com Alzheimer’s disease affects as many as 5 million Americans and more than 26 million people worldwide

CASA Begins Training New Volunteers

TOMS RIVER – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County announced that they will begin training 19 new CASA volunteers at the start of June. Once these individuals complete their 30-hours of pre-service training and are officially sworn-in by the family court judge, these CASA volunteers will be assigned to a child or children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.

“Individuals in our Ocean County community want to volunteer to help abused and neglected children more than ever before through our CASA program,” said Ariane Yazdan, Executive Director of CASA of Ocean County. “This mean that even more abused and neglected foster children are going to have at least one stable adult in their lives advocating for them as they navigate the foster care world. We are incredibly excited knowing these dedicated individuals are going to make a difference in the lives of children who need them,” Yazdan said.

CASA’s mission is to train community volunteers to advocate for foster children who are making their way through the New Jersey Family Court System. The training classes teach community volunteers how to be the eyes and

ears for the family court, write detailed court reports, and further advocate for children who have been displaced from their biological homes.

The citizens of Ocean County rallied this past pandemic year to help change a child’s story.

Last year, 43 new CASA volunteers were swornin. 19 individuals begin their training this week.

“It’s an intense, thorough training, and we are elated that so many individuals in Ocean County cared enough about our foster youth to inevitably make a difference,” Yazdan said. “The stories of foster children and their placement usually start with an element of sadness when they are removed from their homes. It is always our goal to change a child’s story so that the ending is happier and more hopeful. That is what we strive for day-in and day-out,” said Yazdan.

Yazdan also noted that while the current class is filled with future CASA volunteers, CASA of Ocean County will be holding a new pre-service training session in September 2021.

For more information about CASA of Ocean County and how individuals in the community can become a CASA volunteer to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, visit the CASA of Ocean County website at casaofoceancounty.org.

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In a fairly recent longitudinal study of 7385 adults 50 years of older in a community setting in the United Kingdom, the following conclusions were made: • Hearing loss was associated with cognitive impairment, with the association being stronger in moderate to severe hearing loss compared to mild hearing loss.

• The respondents who used hearing aids showed no evidence of an association between hearing loss and cognition.

• An indirect association was found between hearing loss and social isolation only in those who did not use hearing aids.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many people already know that iodine deficiency is one reason for insufficient thyroid hormone, but you may not realize that much more is at play when it comes to total thyroid gland health.

There are a number of minerals that are essential for thyroid activation, for example, selenium and zinc. You don’t hear much about those two, however, a deficiency of either mineral will lead to poor activation of T4 to T3. Do you know what that means?

It means that T4 won’t convert to T3, and that would be a type of “hypothyroidism.” Put differently, if you can’t convert the T4 (inactive) to T3 which is active, then you will feel most of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I discuss this in great detail in my best-selling book entitled, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagined.

Selenium and zinc are needed for the metabolic pathway that converts T4 to T3, and medications to restore the thyroid hormone never hit the root cause, although they may help if they have T3 in them. But what if you are zinc deficient because you take a drug mugger of zinc, for example, you take famotidine every day for your reflux?

Over time, you will likely become zinc deficient.

Let’s say you’re zinc deficient, and feeling symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Your doctor may see on your labs that

you’re TSH is high, indicating that your thyroid hormones are low. And seeing that, your doctor may now prescribe Synthroid or Levothyroxine for you, which is a T4 drug. But what is going to happen now? Is that useful, do you think? Of course not, in this specific example, the zinc deficiency remains an obstacle to you getting well, and it will continue to prevent your new T4 drug from converting to T3. If you don’t have enough T3, you don’t feel well.

In this case, the ideal scenario would be to know this information: To know the connection between zinc and thyroid hormone activation! So, the best resolution would be to recognize that you are taking a strong ‘drug mugger’ of zinc, and restore the missing nutrient. For many people, this is a problem that persists for years and it shouldn’t because zinc levels are easy to test for.

One more important point is that you have both regular T3 (which is active, it works!) and you have something called reverse T3 (noted as rT3). Too much rT3 (and not enough active T3) will make you feel hypothyroid as well. It’s a factor that should be considered, and one that is easy to measure with a blood test.

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Around The Jersey Shore Fund Created For Family Of Vehicular Homicide Victim

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – A township resident is facing vehicular homicide charges following a road rage incident that caused the death of a bystander in a three-car crash.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said that on June 12, that Avrohom Pam, 18, was charged with vehicular homicide following a crash that occurred during the early evening hours of June 11 in Lakewood. The incident caused the death of Sean Avon, 26, of Brick.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Lakewood Police and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit conducted an investigation that revealed Pam was driving a 2021 Ford Van in the rightmost lane on Lanes Mills Road. He struck a 2019 Honda CRV driven by John Arendt, Jr., 73, of Brick Township.

The force of the collision propelled Arendt’s vehicle into the northbound lane of traffic where it struck Avon’s 2012 Ford Mustang head-on.

Further investigation revealed that a verbal altercation had occurred between Pam and Arendt which precipitated the crash.

Avon suffered serious injuries from the crash and was transported to Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Arendt was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of his injuries.

Pam remained on the scene and did not require medical attention. He was later transported to Ocean Medical Center for a blood draw, pursuant to a court authorized warrant.

“Sean Avon was an innocent bystander driving home on June 11 from working late, just hoping to get home to his wife of three weeks. One the cars ended up hitting Sean’s car head on and killed him on impact,” said Heather Mae Wisser who is organizing a fundraiser for Avon’s family.

Mae Wisser added, “Avon was supposed to have a ceremony in October to celebrate his marriage with all his friends and family. Sean was only 26 years old and had the plans of starting a family within the next few years. Because of an 18-yearold and a 73-year-old getting into a fight on the road so we lost a friend, a brother, and a soulmate.

His life was taken too soon and now his wife needs to find a way to get through this tragic situation that never should have happened to her husband.

“We are asking for donations to help her get through the finances that comes with planning a funeral. Because of the decisions of two grown adults, we all lost a beautiful soul yesterday,” Mae Wisser said.

The fundraiser can be found at gofundme.com/f/ traffic-car-accident?qid=845112cd70b84fcd6b5fadebbf7fb7c7 “Any amount of donations will help. Rest In Peace Sean. We love you and you will be missed greatly,” she added.

“Initial investigation reveals that this is a tragedy of epic proportions for Mr. Avon and his family and an unfortunate consequence of aggressive driving. This investigation is active and ongoing and may result in additional charges,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

The prosecutor commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit – Vehicular Homicide Squad, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their combined assistance in connection with this investigation.

“Anyone is possession of information concerning this investigation is urged to contact Detective Anthony Carrington, III, of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-9027, or Detective Patrick Kearns of the Lakewood Township Police Department at 732-363-0200,” Billhimer added.

UNCOORDINATED EYE COLOR

Some people have eyes that are two different colors, such as one brown and one blue, in which case, they are said to display “heterochromia.” This condition, which is benign and does not affect visual acuity, occurs as a result of one iris (the thin, circular structure that surrounds the pupil) containing a significantly different amount of the pigment “melanin” (which gives eyes their distinctive color) than the other. While blue eyes have the least amount of melanin in their irises, brown eyes have the most. Heterochromia may be designated as “complete,” “partial,” or “central,” depending on how much and where the different colors are located. Usually, congenital heterochromia is an inherited genetic trait.

In most cases, children born with heterochromia do not have any other problems with their eyes or general health. If you get heterochromia as an adult or it changes in appearance, see your ophthalmologist. He or she can perform an eye exam to rule out any underlying causes and come up with a treatment plan if necessary. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. One of the reasons so many people trust us with their eye care needs is that we make a concerted effort to provide our patients with convenient options. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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P.S. Heterochromia is often confused with a benign growth called an “iris nevus,” which is popularly referred to as an “eye freckle.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – After colliding into a utility pole, a car caught fire and left the driver trapped inside with serious injuries, police said.

On June 12, the Brick Township Police Department and the Lakewood Police Department responded to reports about a single-car crash east of the Garden State Parkway entrance on Cedar Bridge Avenue.

Reports stated how a car crashed into a utility pole, causing the top section of the pole to break off and land on the roof of car, resulting in the car catching fire. Brenton Woods Fire Company (Station 21), Pioneer Fire Company (Station 22), and Lakewood Fire Department Engine 5 along with the Brick Township Police Traffic Safety Unit were all at the scene.

Police said Kyle Mueller, 18, of Brick was driving west on Cedar Bridge Avenue. As Mueller passed the Parkway entrance, he drove onto the shoulder and then turned abruptly left crossing over the center line and crashing into the guardrail on the shoulder of the eastbound lane. The car then went on top of the guardrail, hitting the utility pole and breaking it.

According to police, the top section of the pole with the power lines still attached were on the roof of car, causing it to catch on fire with Mueller trapped inside.

A passerby and an off-duty Lakewood Police Officer help extract Mueller from the car and performed first aid until police arrived.

Mueller was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital by Brick Police EMS and Paramedics from Hackensack Meridian Hospital for his injuries.

Once Jersey Central Power and Light arrived at the scene, they de-energized the down power lines and deemed the scene safe.

Afterwards, the fire departments on location extinguish the fire.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has information related to the crash can contact Ptl. David Thergesen at 732-451-2037.

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Colon Cancer Is On The Rise In Young People

TOMS RIVER – The number of Americans under the age of 50 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer is increasing at an alarming rate, according to a new study published by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. for men and women combined. Unfortunately, national statistics report that only about 60 percent of older adults who should be screened are getting tested.

“Colorectal cancer screening saves lives,” said Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye.

“Colon cancer is not restricted to older adults and the data shows not enough people are getting screened.”

New recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) – a medical panel formed by the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services - endeavor to offset what experts call a distressing development in American health. A rising number of young people are getting diagnosed with, and dying from, colorectal cancer (CRC).

Of the roughly 148,000 individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020, about 18,000 of those cases will be young people. While the majority of young-onset CRC diagnoses and deaths occur in persons 45 to 49, the rate of increase in young-onset CRC is actually steepest in the very youngest patients. Colon cancer incidence is increasing by 2 percent per year in 20 to 29-yearolds and rectal cancer incidence is increasing by 3.2 percent per year in 20 to 29-year-olds and 30 to 39-year-olds. And the trend seems to have no end in sight, as the rate of new colorectal cancer cases in young patients is expected to double by 2030.

However, the good news is that colon cancer

remains one of the most treatable, even curable cancers, when caught at early stages. But the pandemic became a huge obstacle for many Americans in need of health screenings and other medical care.

“A lot of people simply couldn’t pursue important health screenings and other medical issues due to the pandemic,” stated Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Additionally, cancer screenings may not have been very high on the priority list especially if an individual feels young and healthy. But the OCHD is encouraging these individuals and others to not take their health for granted and should speak with a healthcare provider about getting screened and prevention.”

For years prior, CRC screening was not generally recommended for the below-50 crowd. This

led to potentially vulnerable, or even sick adults putting off testing thinking their symptoms did not rise to the level of firm diagnosis. “Because of this lack of awareness, deadly, cancerous growths remained undetected for too long,” Regenye added. “And now, young patients are suffering from more advanced, harder to treat cancers.”

Regenye also stressed that ultimately people of all ages need to avoid unhealthy lifestyle choices that lead to the risk of cancer such as excess weight and obesity, lack of exercise, and diets higher in meats and lower in fruits and vegetables.

The USPSTF recommendation means that insurers will be required to cover preventive procedures such as colonoscopies and stool tests designed to detect colon cancer in early stages.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE For A Higher Level Of Post-Acute Care, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Is Available To You

By Bob Vosseller The professional and friendly staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River (EHTR) want to remind the community that comprehensive rehabilitation services are available to them.

Marketing Coordinator, Solangie Pabon, stressed this message by explaining that Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital provides state-of-the-art rehabilitative care to patients recovering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. This includes, but is not limited to, stroke, hip fractures, amputations, neurological conditions, orthopedic, cardiac, brain injury, spinal cord, pulmonary and diabetic disorders.

“We provide a true interdisciplinary team approach to rehabilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Our advanced programs incorporate the latest technologies, treatments and resources available to patients throughout the region,” Pabon said.

Encompass Health is not a subacute rehab/nursing home, but a full-service specialty acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital. With a 7,000 square foot therapy gym, the option of transitional living in the new Activities of

Daily Living Suite, access to over 150 credentialed specialty physicians, forty six registered nurses certified in rehabilitation as well as therapists with specialized training in the majority of our clinical programs and a brand new three chair inpatient hemodialysis suite opening in the near future, Encompass Health Toms River offers the community a true comprehensive rehabilitation stay and so much more!

“If my father or mother had a stroke, I would want them to go to a hospital for their rehabilitation, as opposed to a subacute nursing home.

Clinically, there are many differences between acute and subacute rehabilitation.”

Regarding stroke patients, Encompass Health Toms River is certified by The Joint Commission in Stroke Rehabilitation. It is one of the most exceptional clinical programs at this hospital.

When a patient is admitted to Encompass Health, they receive three sessions of therapy daily which are tailored to their individual needs. The patients are overseen by our own team of physicians as well as registered nurses round-the-clock. We have a Pharmacy in house, a strong Case Management team and a resourceful Infection Prevention Registered Nurse.

Pictured is the main entrance and reception space at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, located at 14 Hospital Drive, Toms River.

The hospital also has registered dieticians and a comprehensive respiratory therapy team. “A stroke patient has a short window of time to have a positive recovery. Encompass Health Toms River provides an all-inclusive program for this type of patient so that they can safely return home as independently as possible. The average length of stay for a stroke patient at the hospital is between 14 to 21 days.” Pabon added.

When you are a patient in an acute care hospital, a case manager or a social worker will discuss a discharge plan and suggest you go to rehab, if medically indicated.

Families should inquire if the suggested rehab is in a subacute nursing home or a rehabilitation hospital. There

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are many differences between the two levels of care, of which patients and families are frequently unaware. An inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital will give the patient the greatest dose of therapy, allowing them to perform functional tasks in a setting that motivates them to recover.

In acute rehabilitation, the average patient’s length of stay is 13.2 days or less.

The goal of acute inpatient rehabilitation is to discharge the patient home and we are pleased to say that more than 80% of our patients return home. This is not the case for subacute nursing homes.

Additionally, at Encompass Health, frequent administrative rounding as well as hourly rounding by the clinical team, is a hard-wired process. We know our patients!

Encompass Health wants every patient to be served at the right level of care at the right time during their recovery. If your loved one is hospitalized and is being told that they cannot tolerate acute inpatient rehabilitation, please remember that you have a choice for where your rehabilitation will occur. If you are or declining at home, patients and healthcare providers can request an admission assessment to see if our hospital is the right plan for regaining independence and you can be admitted directly from home. Please contact our Admissions Office at

732-505-5064 for a free evaluation by a Rehabilitation Liaison Nurse. Medicare requires that every patient is informed about their healthcare options so that they know that they have the right to choose their rehabilitation provider.

“For 13 of the past 14 years, Encompass Health Toms River has been recognized as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the United States for clinical outcomes

by Uniform Data System (UDS). We want patients in the community to have the opportunity to experience the highest level of post-acute services available to them,” the CEO, Patty Ostaszewski, added.

“Having an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in this community is important because we have so many patients that can benefit from rehab. They do not know the difference in the levels of post-acute healthcare.

Educating the community about their options can help patients and families make informed decisions. Often the decision is made for them and that is one of our concerns,” said Dr. Padma Adusumilli, Medical Director. She added, “Extensive research

studies confirm that some diagnoses such as strokes and hip fractures recover much better in an acute rehabilitation setting, as opposed to a subacute rehab/nursing home environment.”

Encompass Health has so many wonderful clinical programs to offer the community.

We look forward to sharing accurate information to help the public make informed decisions when the need arises.

We will be introducing our newly renovated hospital during National Rehab Week in September 2021. We welcome the community to join us on this special event. We are excited that the quality of our hospital environment now matches the high quality of patient care provided by our exceptional team. For more information on this event or to register, please email solangie.pabon@encom passhealth.com.

Encompass Health is located at 14 Hospital Drive in Toms River. You are welcome to come for a visit. Please call 732-244-3100 to schedule a tour or, for more information on our hospital, programs and services please visit us on the web at encompass health.com/tomsriverrehab.

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Around The Jersey Shore Township Wins Award For Bayside Park

BRICK – Township of Brick was presented the Excellence in Design Award for Bayside Park in Multi Use Facility at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony at the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit.

Mayor John G. Ducey was present on May 26 to accept this award.

The Excellence in Design Awards are presented to completed Recreation and Park facilities intended for public use. Selections are made based on evidence of elements of aesthetic quality, uniqueness of design, usability and versatility and compliance with the New Jersey Barrier Free Recreation Sub-Code and applicable U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines.

Bayside Park is located on the Barnegat Bay. In 2012, Bayside Park experienced extensive damage from Super Storm Sandy. Following Sandy, it was used as a staging and recovery area for beach replenishment projects. This delayed the project a few years. Once the project was finally underway, it was further delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic as the shipping of equipment needed for the work was delayed and piecemealed instead of all arriving at once. The pandemic created the need to careful project oversight and inventory management to make sure that it went over flawlessly. The renovation of Bayside Park, which was funded through the Township’s Capital Improvement Program, in and of itself is incredibly unique as it is one of the only

municipally owned parks at the Jersey shore to have a park setting on the water.

Upon its completion, the long-anticipated renovation of Bayside Park has been well-received by the community and allowed it to be restored to its pre-Sandy glory. Bayside Park now offers a variety of recreational opportunities that appeal to all ages such as playgrounds, bait stations, cornhole games and more. It also offers a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the sights of the Jersey Shore.

The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting parks and recreation; enhancing the professional development of its members; advocating sound policy and stewardship related to parks, recreation, resource management, and leisure services; and increasing awareness of the value of play and preservation of the environment to interested citizens and the public.

The purpose of the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s Awards Program is to honor and identify dedicated leaders, employees, and volunteers in the field of Parks and Recreation, and to recognize the State’s outstanding Recreation and Park agencies for excellence in programming, publicity and facility design. The goal of the Awards Program is to focus State attention on the achievement of Park and Recreation agencies, to recognize the continuing efforts of staff and volunteers, and to acknowledge support extended by member agencies.

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 Gives up the single life 5 Christina of “Sleepy Hollow” 10 Physique, briefly 13 Holliday pal 14 Headgear for shading one’s face 15 Luau strings 16 Huff and puff 18 Narrow inlet 19 Gland near the larynx 20 Snow glider 21 Bollywood’s country 24 “Jeopardy!” material 26 Seed in some sauerkraut 29 Brass band sound 32 List-ending abbr.

33 Ellipsis trio 36 Cotton thread 37 Programming glitch 38 Lawn area where

rainwater collects 40 Jurisprudence org.

41 “Mad TV” alum Lange 43 Installed, as carpet 44 Taiwanese laptop giant 45 Lou portrayed in “The Pride of the Yankees” 47 Do-it-yourself diagnostic tool 49 Rolled in the aisles 52 Spur-of-the-moment 53 Animator’s output 55 Egyptian or Ethiopian 58 Letters in an academic address 59 Divvy up poker hand winnings, and a hint to this puzzle’s circled letters 63 Fix, as a fight 64 Norelco product 65 New Balance rival 66 Slangy word of indifference 67 Fall bloomer

68 Cubicle fixture Down 1 Organic flytrap 2 Piece of corn 3 Dr. with Grammys 4 Like some relations 5 One with regrets 6 __ water: facing trouble 7 Waiting room seat 8 Aerobic regimen, casually 9 “__ be an honor” 10 Bags for potatoes, say 11 “The Grapes of Wrath” figure 12 Like a useless battery 14 Not prone to mingling 17 Defrost 20 __ Valley: Reagan Library site 21 Sprain soother 22 The great outdoors 23 Subject to, as the proverbial mud 25 Chevy needing re-

charging 27 Commotion 28 Cry of distress 30 Even if 31 Robust 34 PreCheck org.

35 Hot rod?

38 “Star Wars” twin sister 39 Thomas Gray’s “The Bard,” e.g.

42 Resolve, with “out” 44 Finally finished 46 Sales reports diagrams 48 Ousted Iranian ruler 50 D-sharp equivalent 51 Take the wheel 53 Political stretch 54 Yellow comics dog 56 Road in old Rome 57 NFL snapper 59 Org. funded by FICA 60 Traditional March 14 dessert 61 Thumbs-ups 62 Shatner’s “__War”

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

Jumble:

VILLA GIZMO CIRCUS HERMIT - MAGIC TOUCH

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 19 - jun 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might need all the energy you can muster to face the busy week ahead. Your financial plans aren’t written in stone, so remain flexible and objective. Rid yourself of obligations that hold you back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep calm and carry on. Numerous tensions might come to a peak over the next few days, but that could give you a chance to make a breakthrough. Be prepared to take advantage of opportunities for extra freedoms.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasize intellectual achievements and excellent judgment in the second half of the week. Right now, you might draw a blank if you try to focus on something that’s contrary to your instincts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes the rewards don’t match your investment of time and effort. By the end of the week, you should be able to sift the wheat from the chaff and realize which options are the most profitable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Understand what you need to do to stay productive. Don’t try to iron out misunderstandings today because tensions could escalate. Wait until later in the week to offer apologies, mend fences or ask for favors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships might be in a muddle today and tomorrow, but later in the week you’ll likely be able to communicate with clarity. Someone worthwhile may offer you an opportunity for advancement or some sage advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Later this week, you could have an opportunity to shine, possibly by learning something of value that helps you advance your career. As the week begins, concentrate on details that could be overlooked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Living through historically trying times may accelerate your desire to adapt to change. Something could happen that shatters illusions, or you may choose to dispose of worn-out patterns during the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be proud of your successes even if family members seem to turn a blind eye to them. In the week ahead, your work or health could reach a turning point. When you begin a new phase, you can clean the slate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may benefit substantially in the upcoming week from your ability to communicate clearly. A financial obligation may change or be terminated, which can leave you free to focus on improving your net worth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may frequently err on the side of caution, but you might change your tune this week. Some of the structures you have built in your life may need to come down, offering you a chance to build something better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Worry and doubt are really a misuse of imagination. Make positive changes by monitoring your thought processes in the week to come. As you learn to build your internal confidence, you’ll find that anxieties may lessen.

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THIS HOMEMADE FATHER’S DAY GIFT IS DELIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS

By America’s Test Kitchen

heat the oven to 375 degrees.

Spray the inside bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

3. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until just combined and no dry flour is visible, about 1 minute. Add chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.

4. Use a rubber spatula to scrape cookie dough into a greased springform pan and spread the dough into an even layer covering bottom of pan. Bake until the cookie is golden brown, and the edges are set, 18 to 22 minutes.

5. Transfer the springform pan to a cooling rack and let the cookie cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Run a butter knife around the inside edge of the GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE springform pan to loosen the edges of the cookie from the Serves 12 pan. Unlock and remove the side of the pan. Use an icing Vegetable oil spray 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose spatula or a wide metal spatula to loosen the bottom of the flour cookie from the pan and trans1/4 teaspoon baking soda fer the cookie to a cutting board.

1/4 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, Cut the cookie into wedges and serve warm. melted 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) Recipe notes dark brown sugar If you don’t have a springform 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar pan, you can use a 9-inch round 1 large egg cake pan instead, but you’ll have 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (3 ounces) chocolate to flip the cookie out of the pan just like you would a cake. chips You can serve this cookie like a 1. Adjust the oven rack to the cake: slice it into wedges and top upper-middle position and with whipped cream or ice cream.

Generations of kids and grownups have baked and eaten chocolate chip cookies.

We have just one person to thank for the chocolate chip cookies we know and love: Ruth Wakefield. In the 1930s, Ruth and her husband ran a restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, called the Toll House.

Ruth invented a recipe for Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookies to serve with ice cream for dessert at the restaurant.

Her original recipe contained both nuts and chocolate chips.

In 1939, Ruth gave the Nestle company the right to use her cookie recipe and the Toll House restaurant’s name -- and an American legend was born.

If you’ve ever seen a package of Nestle Toll House chocolate chips, you’ll find Ruth’s now-famous recipe on the back. Even today, her cookies are a perfect pairing for a scoop of ice cream!

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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