2021-08-14 - The Brick Times

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–Photo courtesy Warren Charles Wolf An early Brick Township High School ice hockey team is shown at the Ocean Ice Palace.

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F Cove is quieter on cloudy days.

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Inside The Law Page 18

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – On any given warm summer weekend, F-Cove is jam-packed with recreational boaters and jet skiers, and it can be a challenge to enter and exit the area, nevermind try to find a spot for your boat.

The cove is so-named because when seen from above, two man-made lagoons come together to resemble the letter “F.” The site even has a Facebook page with over 3,200 followers.

Located just north of Traders Cove Park and Marina, the cove is part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Wildlife Refuge. At one time homes were planned for the area.

According to Lt. Jay Matthews, who heads up the Brick Police Marine Unit, F-Cove is full of people having a good time.

“We just want to make sure everyone is out there being careful and safe,” Lt. Matthews said in a recent phone interview.

Most of the problems involve the people who are operating the boats, and more often than not, waverunners being operated in an unsafe

Toms River Site Picked For VA Clinic

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an award to a Toms River plan to build a new “Com munit y Based Outpatient Clinic” off of Hooper Avenue.

The current facility, the James J. Howard

clinic on Route 70 in Brick, has long been considered too small for the amount of people who use it. Parking and traffic also make it difficult to access.

The new building would be 68,000 square feet and have 480 parking spaces. The exact

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location would be between Seacourt Pavilion Shopping Center and the Esplanade Office Park on Hooper Avenue, behind the currently vacant Capital One bank.

This is called the Ho op e r- C aud i n a (VA - See Page 14)

By Chris Christopher BRICK – Yankee Stadium. Boston Garden. Lambeau Field.

Madison Square Garden. Fenway Park.

They are among several iconic venues - cathedrals if you will - in the world of sports.

Brick Township for many years has had the cathedral of ice hockey - the Ocean Ice Palace.

The venerable facility, owned by the Dwulet family since 1962, is under new

management, which said it plans to operate the venue as a skating rink. The Dwulet family could not be reached for comment.

Dr. Leon J. Dwulet, a former Rutgers University catcher who played minor-league baseball, built the facility in 1962. Hopeful of his daughter becoming a figure skater, the medical doctor’s vision was to provide skating and ice hockey development opportunities for the youths of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

The Ocean Ice Palace was a lot of things to lots of people. It was primarily a hockey rink best known for the powerhouse teams of Brick Township High School and the home of the Brick Hockey Club, which produced many players who starred for Bob Auriemma, the Green Dragons’ legendar y coach. He retired as the state’s career wins leader in 2017 after 54 seasons.

The facility hosted (Rink - See Page 4)

Doctors Learning To Treat Post-COVID Symptoms

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Fatigue. Trouble sleeping. Brain fog.

Loss of smell or taste. Heart palpitations. Fever.

Hair loss. Joint or muscle pain. Lung issues.

Depression. Anxiety. Digestive problems.

Most people who contract COVID-19 recover within weeks, but some “long-haulers” suffer for weeks and months with some of the symptoms listed above.

“I don’t like to use the term ‘long haulers,’ as much, but ‘COVID recovery,’” said Dr. James Matera who is the Chief Medical Officer at CentraState Medical Center.

He and Dr. Todd Cooperman, a physician on staff whose specialty is physical medicine and rehabilitation, launched a program at the hospital last week for people suffering with post-COVID (Doctors - See Page 5)

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numerous non-ice hockey events, including Date Night on Wednesdays in 1962, Disco Skates, deejay Danny (The Catman Stiles), the first lacrosse league at the Jersey Shore in 1988, the Charlie Daniels Band in 1978, the Stanley Cup Trophy, ice bumper cars, a pivotal scene in Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy” and a singing group modeled after the Fab Four.

Billy Terrell wrote on Facebook of the great times he had while performing at the venue.

“I am so sorry the Ocean Ice Palace is closing for good,” he said prior to the sale of the facility to the new management group. “Great memories perfor ming there on Tuesday evenings. The wildest times as me and Larry Oxley called ourselves ‘The Jersey Beatles’ and the kids bought it. It was ridiculous. Everything being Beatles at that time caused the kids to scream so loud the music didn’t matter. We got away with murder!”

Claudia Davis recalled on Facebook the fun times she had skating with two clubs.

“Many great memories skating there with the Laurelton Skating Club and the Garden State Skating Club!” she said.

Auriemma coached the Green Dragons to 729 wins. He coached the Green Dragons in more than 1,000 games. He led Brick to six overall New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association titles, five NJSIAA public school state crowns, four Shore Conference titles and eight Gordon Cup Tournament championships.

The venue will likely undergo a name change and one avid Auriemma fan has what he feels is the perfect name.

“This place has been around for a long time and should have landmark status or perhaps a name change after longtime Brick hockey coach Bob Auriem ma (Auriemma Arena),” Robert Oberkehr said on Facebook. “That would be such an honor.”

“I am embarrassed by that, but in a good way,” Auriemma said with a laugh. “It’s nice that someone thought of that, but I think it’s a far reach.”

“Coach Auriemma is a legend in Brick, probably bigger than Jim Dowd (who starred under Auriemma),” said George Haviland, a member of the new management group.

The Green Dragons enjoyed many a success at the Ocean Ice Palace.

“We had a number of close games and nail biters,” Auriemma said. “Opposing teams had to face a tough situation. Our fans cheered for our teams and made critical comments about our opponents.

The Ocean Ice Palace was a big advantage for us. Fans saw good hockey.”

One reason the fans saw good hockey was the play of Dowd. The 1987 Brick graduate played four varsity seasons and starred on the Green Dragons’ overall state championship team in 1986. He was one of the top scorers in New Jersey history. Dowd won the Hobey Baker Award - college ice hockey’s version of the Heisman Trophy - while starring for Lake Superior State University. He

helped the Lakers win the 1988 NCAA Division I title.

Dowd played for 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. His clutch goal in 1995 helped the New Jersey Devils win the Stanley Cup. Dowd also played for the Vancouver Canucks, the New York Islanders, the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers, the Minnesota Wild, the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Colorado Avalanche and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Dowd played in 728 regular-season games, scoring 72 goals and handing out 168 assists for 239 points. He competed in 99 playoff games, putting home nine goals and adding 17 assists for 26 points.

Dowd, who also played in the American Hockey League, hung up his skates in 2009. He recalled how family members took him to the Ocean Ice Palace.

“It’s where I began skating,” he said.

“My mom (Audrey) and sister (Kim) took me there in 1972 at the age of three,” he said. “Our high school games were awesome, packed wall to wall with people.

I can’t thank my high school coaches coach Auriemma and (assistant coaches) Warren Charles Wolf, Chuck McCabe and Jay Andrews enough.”

Dowd took great pride in hosting a charity all-star ice hockey game at the Ocean Ice Palace. It was known as the Jim Dowd Shoot for the Stars Foundation Game. It consisted of recent high school graduates from Ocean and Monmouth counties. He hosted the event for 20 years.

The Ocean Ice Palace also was a breeding ground for ex-Christian Brothers Academy stars James van Rimesdyk, now with the Philadelphia Flyers, and Trevor van Rimesdyk, now a member of the Washington Capitals. The brothers played youth ice hockey at the facility.

Trevor van Rimesdyk was a member of the Chicago Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup-winning team in 2015, his rookie season.

The Ocean Ice Palace played a large role in the life of Wolf, whose father, Warren, founded the Brick Township High School ice hockey team and retired as the state’s career wins leader among high school football coaches at Brick.

Auriemma took over for Wolf, launching the Green Dragons’ program at the varsity level.

Warren Charles Wolf, a 1976 Brick graduate, played on the Green Dragons’ team that won the first-ever on-ice NJSIAA overall state title in 1976.

“I started playing there near the age of three,” he said. “When my dad had the ice hockey program at the club level for the first couple of years, the players wore football jerseys. It was fun. When I was between five and 10 years old, I’d get up out of bed at five and six in the morning to play on four teams in the Brick Tow nsh ip Recreat ion Depa r t ment’s program. I played on Walt’s Sunoco, LaPierre Cleaners, Cascione Shoes and the Blackhawks. At that level and at the high school level we played under so many great coaches. They taught us about ice hockey and sportsmanship.”

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“Our goal is to really try to focus on a lot of the things we are seeing in our patients with COVID once the acuity of the disease is gone,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot of longterm symptoms that are focused around multiple areas.”

As many as one-third of all COVID patients suffer from post-COVID symptoms, said Dr. Cooperman.

“We’re looking to help these patients to navigate the course of this new illness,” he said. “It’s obviously something that’s new to all of us, but the number of patients has our attention, and we really can’t wait until we have all of the answers to start helping these patients.”

It can be very disconcerting for people who are suffering with post-COVID symptoms, Dr. Cooperman said.

“They often feel like they don’t know which direction they should be guided towards, and very often patients may feel lost or confused, and no one really has answers to these symptoms they’re having,” he said, “and that only compounds the way they’re feeling.”

The program would rely on the most recent evidence-based medical literature that is coming out that has helped previous patients,” Dr. Cooperman said.

The Brick Times, August 14, 2021, Page 5 It would also help patients have a sense of validation for what they’re feeling - that it’s not all in their heads, he added.

Oftentimes there are no specific hard findings from medical tests of patients who suffer from brain fog, severe fatigue, headaches, reduced endurance and shortness of breath, so physicians treat the symptoms as they continue to learn what causes postCOVID symptoms, he said.

Symptoms can be ubiquitous and different for everybody, so treatment is more direct when dealing with a direct organ, added Dr. Matera.

“For instance, post-pulmonary symptoms can last for a while, and can result in lung scarring which potentially could be a very long-term thing,” he said.

“This is the amazing thing about this disease - the medical aspect of treating it, we are learning in real time, which makes it more difficult to pinpoint what the longterm effects will be,” Dr. Matera said. “That data will come as time goes on.”

He said COVID-19 is a baffling and frustrating disease because of how fast patients can deteriorate and the range of people it affects.

“We’ve seen patients with multiple risk factors not get very sick and others who had minimal risk factors get sick and die,” he said.

Dr. Matera warned that fully-vaccinated people can still carry the COVID-19 virus and transmit it to someone else, who could

–Photo courtesy CentraState Health care workers have been challenged during this trying time. get the disease.

Some 15 to 20 percent of their current patients have gotten “breakthrough” infections, meaning they got the disease after being fully vaccinated.

“The vaccine never said you wouldn’t get COVID, but it did tout that you would be less ill, so knock on wood, we have not seen

a lot of critical patients,” he said.

During the first round of COVID infections last year, there were 48 patients in their 26-bed ICU. Now there is only one, Dr. Matera said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Football Scheduling Formula Needs Change This letter was also addressed to the Shore Football Coaches Association.

As superintendent of the Cent ral Regional School District, I am w r it i ng t o re que st a change to the current scheduli ng for mula being used in football based on the following concerns.

I n the past, school football teams had been matched based on student population but currently it is the teams’ records that determine the division and play schedule. This has created an unfair environment for school teams. For example, a team wins the State title with a roster that includes 30 seniors.

Those seniors graduate and the next year’s team may not have the experience needed to compete in the higher division, so essentially the new team’s record suffers greatly. This is unfair and creates a negative environment for the players.

Using this system, in most cases, eliminates e s t a bl i she d “ r iva l r y games” where parents

and residents come out in droves to attend the football games. Perfect example is the Lacey vs.

Ce nt r al ga me on Se p tember 20, 2019. These “rivalry” games are morale builders for players, coaches, and school staff.

These games also generate a lot of revenue for the host school. Lacey generated over $15,000 in revenue that night. In the current public school environment, so many Ocean County schools have lost significant funding so any source of revenue recovery is a key issue.

Geographically speaking from experience as a superintendent, it is concerning when my students need to drive all over the state to attend games, for example driving to Middletown South on a Friday night.

The costs for school bussing are significant. Travel safety and costs to fans that travel far to games comes into play, so potential fans may choose not to drive to a game that is far away, so the players lose their fans’ support and the host school loses game revenues. I am also concerned about my students’ (especially new) drivers that need to be off

the roads legally by 11 p.m. This clearly is a safety issue.

Based on these concerns, I would suggest that the scheduling formula change back to the previous method where schools are matched based on student population. This will make games more competitive, renew old rivalries, increase morale, and generate more revenues for host schools.

Schools in Ocean County should play seven teams from Ocean County and two teams from Monmouth County. Expand the play-offs to 16 teams in each South, Central and North Division so if you have a winning record or losing record you can still get in the playoffs. The NJSIAA would maximize revenues with a 16-team bracket in each group for New Jersey State play-offs.

I respectfully ask you consider these imperative changes to the current football scheduling formula.

Triantafillos Parlapanides Central Regional Superintendent

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Letters To The Editor Which Candidate Will Do The Least Damage?

With the campaign for NJ Governor now in full force, I’ve been asking myself lately if this is really the best the parties have to offer. Four years ago I voted for Governor Murphy, and four years later I’m now an undecided voter. The Unemployment system and Department of Labor is a continuing disaster, with some folks who haven’t received benefits in over a year while the department’s Twitter page gives themselves a pat on the back.

The catastrophic funding cuts to the Toms River School District continue to be felt in all corners of the community, and the nearly four-year wait for marijuana legalization was too long.

On the other hand, Murphy’s opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in the primary as a moderate Republican, has now switched to a Christie-Trump hybrid.

He’s recently put out ideas to overturn the will of the voters by reversing marijuana legalization, and making the same false campaign promises Christie made. He’s also playing into people’s fears using talking points of the Trump wing of the GOP which include: Voter Fraud, claims sodomy is being taught to kindergartners, of which when asked to provide proof, his campaign failed to do so, and of course trying to restrict women’s healthcare.

Eight years of Chris Christie and four years of Trump was enough for me. Likewise, four years of Phil Murphy was also enough for me. In 2017 I thought both candidates were well qualified to be governor and I made my decision based on who I thought had better ideas. This year it’s essentially down to which candidate will do the least damage. Neither candidate has convinced me to vote for them yet.

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We Should Sue For COVID Lies I find it funny that Congressman Smith thinks we should be able to sue China for lying to us about coronavirus when his own party lied to us.

He said “Knowing that China’s dictator Xi Jinping and his government systematically failed to be truthful and transparent, my amendment seeks to not only gain access to more information but also provide much-needed relief to the loved ones of those who died and others who have suffered severe economic loss during the pandemic.”

He wants regular U.S. citizens to be able to sue the Chinese government for “personal injury, death, monetary damages, or damage to or loss of property occurring in the U.S. as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation of information to the World Health Organization (WHO).”

What about our own government’s “willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation?”

Trump and the Republican party constantly downplayed the virus and because of that people died.

Even today, there are people being hospitalized who are begging to be vaccinated. It’s too late. They believed the lies and now their lives are on the line.

“It’s a hoax,” is exactly what Trump said.

My brother believes everything Fox News tells him. Despite the fact that Fox News anchors have gotten vaccinated, he refuses. If, God forbid, my brother catches it and dies, I should be able to sue Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, and the federal government.

Doctors who are on the front line getting sick should be able to sue Facebook for spreading lies.

Let’s take it even further. What if the state of New Jersey is allowed to sue for loss of productivity, deaths, lost wages, and more because people believed Fox News or the Republicans who are lying. (Some are still continuing to lie, some have gotten smart.)

If states can file a class action lawsuit because cigarette manufacturers were lying to us and targeting children with their ads, then the states should also be

able to sue cable companies and social media giants for spreading false and deadly information.

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Mental Health And The Olympics

How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year.

Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are primarily being lauded.

Simone is not alone in helping to open the door to frank and honest talk about mental health amongst Olympians this year.

She joins tennis player Naomi Osaka who dropped out of the French Open because she experiences anxiety at required press conferences; weightlifter Kate Nye who spoke about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder; shot putter Raven Saunders who opened up about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and others who are bringing to light this important topic.

What is the impact of talking openly about mental health struggles? It takes away the stigma. It brings hope. “If those in the public eye don’t mind talking about their struggles, why should I? If those in the public eye seek professional help, why shouldn’t I?” Open discussions help to end this stigma often associated with mental health issues.

Here at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, we applaud all of these athletes for their openness, candor, and frank discussions about their mental health. And we urge those in our community who are also struggling to reach out, unashamedly, for help when needed.

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MaryPat Angelini Chief Executive Officer Preferred Behavioral Health Group

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

Bill Would Fund Federal Defense, Save Lakehurst Drills From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-4th) voted for H.R. 3237, an emergency funding package to help se-

cure the United States Capitol Complex, deliver much needed resources to the U.S. Capitol Police force and National Guard, and respond to the costs of the January 6th insurrection.

“This vital legislation will help keep the congressional community safe, while honoring the service and sacrifice of the National Guard and Capitol

Police who protected the Capitol complex during the insurrection,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill serves as an important first step toward ensuring our temple of democracy is stronger and safer for years to come. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will also provide for Capitol repairs, allow the building to remain accessible to the public, and ensure that Congress may continue to do its duty to serve the American people.”

The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and a strong bipartisan vote of 41111 in the House. It will deliver $2.1 billion in emergency funding to secure the United States Capitol and address the costs related to the January 6th insurrection, including $521 million to reimburse the National Guard and prevent the cancellation of summer drills for members of the National Guard, including those at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Ribbon Cut On Largest Film Studio In New Jersey From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy JERSEY CITY – Governor Phil Murphy cut the ribbon on Cinelease Studios – Caven Point, the largest film studio in New Jersey, and the first purpose-built facility of its kind in the state.

“When we reinstated the film tax credit in 2018 and expanded it late last year, this is exactly the type of project we envisioned,”

By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT BEACH – A fight that left two people with stab wounds has led to the perpetrator being sentenced to

said Gover nor Mur phy.

“New Jersey is where filmmaking began, and we are quickly regaining the reputation as a premier location for both film and television production.”

“New Jersey has long been a meaningful and oftentimes striking backdrop for filmmaking from independents to the modern streamers and blockbusters,” said Gannon Murphy, General Manager of Cinelease. “As Cinelease Studios, Caven Point opens its doors to film and television, our studio clients, filmmakers, and content creators no longer see New Jersey as back-

ground. We are now the leading character.”

“The New Jersey motion picture and television industry has grown exponentially in the last few years, and the arrival of Cinelease Caven Point, a state-of-the-art studio complex, creates a complete production environment here,” said Steven Gorelick, Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and TV Commission.

The new studio, located in Jersey City, features 70,000 square feet of stage space, along with workshop and flex space. The ceilings are 40 feet high and there are no columns in the sound stages. Cinelease anticipates booking two to four major television and film productions a year, putting

Man Gets 7 Years For Stabbing Attacks

seven years in prison.

Juwan Roman, 18, of Newark, was sentenced on two counts of Aggravated Assault, and one count of Possession of a

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Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He will be subject to the No Early Release Act, which means he must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

On the afternoon of September 7, 2020, there was a fight at Jenkinson’s Beach in Point Pleasant Beach. Officers found Alex Galdamez, 22, and William Mazariego, 18, both of West Haverstraw, New York, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Roman was arrested without incident and has been in custody ever since.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.

200 to 400 film crew technicians to work and supporting ancillary businesses such as catering, lumber, waste removal, equipment rentals, janitorial, security, and others.

With the reinstatement of the film and television tax credit and its subsequent expansion last year, New Jersey is quickly growing in status as a shooting location.

In 2019, film and television productions in the state resulted in more than $420 million in economic activity. With a host of new movies, television series and commercials, as well as the addition of studios like Cinelease, the state is on track to surpass that number in 2021.

The studio will begin leasing immediately.

Billhimer said that Roman was 17 at the time of the offense, but voluntarily agreed to be prosecuted as an adult. He had previously pled guilty on May 13.

Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Chief Juvenile Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Pierro and Assistant Prosecutor Madeline Buczynski who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

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BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department thanks everyone who participated in National Night Out and congratulates the Youth Police Camp graduates! National

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CATARACT COUCHING

Cataract surgery involves removing the eye’s clouded lens and replacing it with a clear synthetic version. Although it is one of the most common and successful procedures available today, it took centuries of progress to arrive at this point. “Couching,” the oldest traditional technique documented to treat cataracts, was first practiced in the 6th century B.C. by the Hindu surgeon Sushruta. The technique, which was later adopted from India by the Greeks and Romans, involved inserting a needle into the eye in an attempt to dislocate the lens. The goal was simply to push the lens out of the central axis so that it would no longer interfere with vision. In 1967, the introduction of “phacoemulsification” changed cataract surgery forever.

Cataract surgery is usually performed by an ophthalmologist on an outpatient basis, which means you don’t have to stay in the hospital after the surgery. Cataract surgery can be done traditionally using ultrasound energy to remove the cloudy lens or it can be removed with laser-assisted technology. To learn more or 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. Phacoemulsification involves inserting a slender instrument through a tiny incision to break up a cataract with ultrasound, irrigate the lens capsule, and suctioned out the emulsified material.

BRICK – The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) and the Barnegat Bay Partnership are pleased to announce a free webinar on Drought-Tolerant Native Plants on August 23 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The webinar is being offered as part of Karen Walzer from the Barnegat Bay Partnership will introduce you to drought-tolerant native plants for your gardens and yard so you can cut down on your watering chores. She will showcase a variety of beautiful drought-tolerant and wildlife friendly plants that are adapted to our local soil and climate conditions. This program will include a demonstration of the Jersey-Friendly Yards website’s searchable Plant Database, a great tool for finding the perfect drought-tolerant plants for your yard.

Contact Shari Kondrup via email at

skondrup@brickmua.com or telephone at 732-551-4460 to register or obtain more information.

“Virtual Evening at the Reservoir” is a free community education program being offered by Brick Utilities and the Barnegat Bay Partnership. Brick Utilities’ educational programs focus on the importance of the Metedeconk River and the Barnegat Bay to the region, and how to conserve and protect these important 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. To learn more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit metedeconkriver.org.

To learn more about the Barnegat Bay Partnership, visit barnegatbaypartnership.org.

First Town-Wide Yard Sale Coming In October

BRICK – Residents are urged to start cleaning your attics, closets, basements and garages and gathering your unwanted goods and hidden treasures and get them ready for the first-ever true Town-Wide Yard Sale!

The sale will be held on October 9. For the first time, participants will sell their goods at their homes. The Township will compile a list of all participating addresses and will include them in all promotional efforts. These will include: • Postings on Social Media

• Facebook Event Page • Inclusion in a map created for the event

The cost to participate is $5 per address.

You can register in person at the Clerk’s Office, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. You can also download the registration form, fill it out and mail it with payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The deadline to be included in the sale is October 1. Let’s make this the biggest Yard Sale in Brick Township History.

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BRICK – After 27 years of service, Captain Keith Reinhard is handing in his uniforms. Throughout the course of his career, Capt. Reinhard spent over eight years with the Special Emergency Response Team and five years in the Detective Bureau. As he rose through

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BRICK – Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the business community at a beautiful outdoor location at Riverfront Park on September 23 at 5:30 p.m.

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non-members alike are encouraged to reserve a table and show off their products and/or services to the community for a small fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Visit BrickChamber.com to register.

Summer Craft Fair

ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach are excited to announce that they will be hosting Craft Fair on August 14, with a rain date of August 21.

The craft fair will be held outside on St.

Elisabeth’s Chapel grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local artisans and crafters will feature handmade art, home decor, soap, candles, jewelry and much, much more!

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New Point Boro Council Member Appointed

–Photo courtesy Borough of Point Pleasant POINT PLEASANT – Congratulations to the newest Point Pleasant Borough council member, Adam Hutchinson.

Councilman Hutchinson was appointed at the July 26 Council Meeting to fill the vacant

seat previously held by Pam Snyder before her appointment to become a Superior Court Judge. Councilman Hutchinson was joined by his wife and children who helped him take his Oath of Office.

Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 16

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Continued From Page 1 Redevelopment Area. Caudina is the road that comes out from Seacourt and meets a traffic light across from the big Presbyterian church.

Other plans for that property will include apartments and retail. The township has also been trying to get the post office moved from downtown Toms River to this location.

The same site was previously selected by the VA in 2019, but the prospective developer at that time declined the lease in early 2020. This caused the VA to restart the site selection process. In less than three weeks, the Township managed to finalize a redeveloper designation with FD Stonewater, township officials said.

The plan was submitted by FD Stonewater of Arlington, VA, which describes itself as a “boutique real estate brokerage, investment, development and asset management firm with national capabilities.”

“This is a big win for the veterans of Ocean County and surrounding counties because they will no longer need to find transportation to East Orange for many of their needs,” Mayor Maurice Hill said. “In addition, the Ocean County’s new Social Services Building will be constructed right next to the new VA clinic site and will include the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, which provides ‘one stop shop’ convenience for many of the needs of the men and women who heroically served our nation. It is the least we can do for them. I’d like to thank Congressman Kim and his staff, as well the County Commissioners, County Administrator and County Engineer and their staff for their help and coordination over the past year.”

The timeline for construction will likely take several years, as it has to go through local, county and federal planning and approvals.

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manner around all the other boat traffic, he said, such as driving too close to the shore, or operating the vessels too close to the docks where the boats are tied up.

The police have issued summonses for creating a wake in a no-wake zone, having no boat registration, or operating a boat without a boater safety certificate, the lieutenant said.

The Brick Police Marine Unit, which provides a visible presence and enforces laws on the waterways, has two boats.

One operates from 10 a.m. to about 9 p.m. with two police officers on Fridays and Saturdays.

On Sundays the two officers are joined by an Emergency Medical Technician. Last year there were seven injuries in or near F-Cove for accidents like cuts resulting from a propeller.

The second police boat is used during special events, like SummerFest, or when there is an emergency and a second boat is needed, Lt. Matthews explained.

There are currently 20 Brick Police offi-

It is unclear what will happen to the clinic in Brick after the new one opens. The lease on that one ended in 2020, but a “bridge lease” would be enacted until a replacement is finished. Brick officials had offered two locations to keep it in town.

“We applaud the announcement that a new state-of-the-art VA clinic will be coming to Toms River. This will provide easy access to our veterans seeking medical care. We have many WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans that have difficulty traveling long distances for the medical care they need. When constructed, this will provide a short and convenient ride for them. We owe the best medical care it to each and every veteran for their service to our country,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said.

“We have a tight schedule to deliver this important facility, but we are accustomed to navigating similar timelines, meeting the agency’s requirements, and successfully delivering specialized facilities for Federal Government tenants,” said Claiborne Williams, founding partner of FD Stonewater. “The Township was extremely professional and responsive during this process and we’ve established a collaborative working partnership. We could not have won this procurement without the assistance of Mayor Hill and the Township’s professional staff. We’d like to thank the Township Administrator, Lou Amoruso; the Township Assistant Attorney, Anthony Merlino; Township Planner, Dave Roberts; and Township Engineer, Bob Chankalian for their work on behalf of our proposal, as well as the Township’s Special Counsel on Redevelopment, Brian Nelson of Archer & Greiner P.C.” Founding partner Richard Mann added, “It was a long road to get to this point, but now the real work begins. Our team is ready to get started and we are honored to participate in such an important project for our nation’s veterans and this community”.

cers who are qualified to man the police boats. They must first serve a minimum of three years as a township police officer, and then they take a four- or five-day training class offered by the State Police.

Afterwards, they have to work on the boat a certain number of hours with another officer who is a qualified operator, he said.

Lt. Matthews said there have been no arrests on the water this year. Last year there was one arrest for intoxication.

“If you get a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) on a boat it’s the same as in a car - a blood alcohol content of 0.08, with similar repercussions - although it’s a different statute,” he said.

So far, this summer, the marine unit has gotten 391 calls for service and has made 87 vessel stops. They have responded to two minor vessel crashes, the Lieutenant said.

Last year, the police made 158 vessel stops, and assisted 19 disabled vessels.

There were eight vessel crashes.

The State Police also patrol the waters of Barnegat Bay, and they and the township police assist each other if needed, Lt. Matthews said.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Keeping Your Ears In Good Shape

We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape.

A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1. The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at processing speech information.

This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect.

2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment.

3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing.

4. Improved hearing may take a little time and patience.

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

3 Surprising Medicinal Benefits Of Cilantro

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you think of fresh cilantro, what comes to mind? Is it guacamole, tacos or other Mexican cuisine? You may be surprised but cilantro can be used in everything, it’s a delicious herb with medicinal benefits galore. In America, cilantro refers to the leaves, which look a little bit like a parsley bunch. I always have to squint to make sure I’m grabbing the right one at the grocery store. But the seeds of this plant are called coriander and so both names are used for the respective spices. And even more interesting, did you know that consumers have been pushing for antibiotic-free chicken and cilantro is used as one herbal antibiotic? That’s how strong the anti-microbial effects are!

Cilantro is rich in carotenoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and rhamnetin. This simply means it provides excellent antioxidant power to clean up your body like a cellular Roomba®. Plus because it’s green the chlorophyll you consume from it acts as an excellent detoxifier.

More on that momentarily.

It’s rare but true, that some people find the smell and taste of cilantro quite foul!

That’s because they have a cilantro SNP in one of their ‘smell genes’ the olfactory receptor OR6A2. Polymorphisms in this specific gene cause some people to hate the herb, but again it’s rare. Still, some people are going to hate it! That’s too bad because there are tremendous medicinal benefits for cilantro. Here are the top three surprising medicinal benefits of cilantro: 1. Chelation. Cilantro is useful for gentle chelation and detoxification of heavy metals from the body. These metals get into

your bloodstream if you eat certain foods processed with metals or are exposed to environmental pollutants, contaminated water, old dental fillings, household chemicals, smoking and more. While cilantro can’t remove all metals, nor does it prevent any disease, it is still widely revered for its detoxification capabilities and there are studies to prove that.

2. Bone Building. Cilantro is one of the best herbal sources for vitamin K which helps put calcium back into your bones by shuttling it out of your bloodstream. We also know that cilantro is a great source of minerals which are also needed for strong bones. It contains calcium of course, but also potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

3. Seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition that requires proper treatment by a qualified practitioner. Traditional medications often included those in the category of anti-convulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. But what about an herb like cilantro? The therapeutic action of cilantro comes as a surprise to most, however it is proven and in my professional opinion, it is a promising adjunctive therapy to controlling seizures along with conventional treatments.

My article refers to eating the fresh herb which you can buy at any supermarket, so I am uncertain if pills and extracts (ie cilantro supplementation) are right for everyone. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking dietary supplements of cilantro to be sure they are right for you.

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Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing.

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Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 14, twice a week every Tuesday & Thursday for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River.

CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention

hotline that also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free.

Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! Call 732240-6104 or email contact@contactoceanmonmouth.org for additional information and registration.

BlueClaws Community Partners Game Benefit

LAKEWOOD – Homes Now, Inc. presents the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Community Partners Baseball Game with fireworks on August 20, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 each or 10 for $100. All proceeds to benefit income-restricted fam-

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Help our neighbors in need by purchasing tickets now.

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Around The Jersey Shore Community Supports Officer Battling ALS

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and members of the community all came together on August 7 to support an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office detective battling ALS. Detective Phil Sickinger, 39, was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2020. He has the support of his loving wife Diana and their daughters, 4-year-old Harper and 8-year-old Olivia.

In addition to the ALS, Sickinger found he was suffering from Lyme disease and mold toxicity. This changed his ability to

doing anything physical, like his job with the Sheriff’s Office and playing with his daughters. He had a difficult time writing and typing, and now has to use a special recliner that elevates him out of his seat.

When word got out about Sickinger’s condition, a GoFundMe page was started and all funds would be used to assist him and his family during this difficult time.

On August 7, the Ocean County Sheriff’s PBA Local #379 held a fundraising event to help raise money for Sickinger and his family.

The event welcomed officers from several

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local police departments including Toms River Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department and so many more.

At the event, Nick from Lacey Township held a lemonade stand and was able to raise over $1,000 for the Sickinger family.

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OCC Expands Cybersecurity Program

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County College (OCC) Cybersecurity curriculum has adopted two partner courses for the fall 2021 semester. Each is designed to prepare OCC students for valuable industry certifications.

The first is CompTIA’s Security+ (SY0601) course, which is delivered via their CertMaster Learn™ System and includes lab exercises. It will be complemented by two lectures a week, using CompTIA presentation materials. This will be delivered as OCC’s redesigned “CSIT 200 Information Security Fundamentals” course.

The second is EC Council’s Certified

Ethical Hacker version 11 (CEHv11) course, which has been fully integrated into OCC’s Canvas Learning Management System. It consists of two modules per week, including lectures, labs, reading assignments, student summary essays, discussion topic, a short quiz, and additional links and resources. This will be delivered as OCC’s new “CSIT 240 Certified Ethical Hacking: Tools and Techniques” course.

Upon completion of each of these courses, successful students will have the option of obtaining practice test packages and exam vouchers through academic partner discounts, or for qualified stu-

dents, via subsidies through OCC. “With the rash of cybersecurity breaches in the news today, credentialed cybersecurity professionals are a valuable commodity,” says Jon Weiss, college lecturer II, Computer Science. “Our curriculum here at OCC is designed to prepare our students to fill these roles by leveraging the best training from our recognized certification provider partners.”

Specifically in New Jersey, from April 2020 through March 2021, employers advertised more than 11,100 job openings for cybersecurity workers, according to data from CyberSeek, the leading source of information on the U.S. cybersecurity

job market.

Nationally there were more than 464,000 openings during the same 12-month period. These openings covered a range of occupations, including cybersecurity analyst, network engineer, network architect, vulnerability analyst, penetration tester and cybersecurity manager. Per the CompTIA Workforce and Learning Trends 2021 study, 93% of HR professionals indicate certifications are relevant in validating a candidate’s knowledge and job expertise to fill such openings, with 44% identifying certifications as highly relevant and 49% responding that they are moderately relevant.

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Photo Of The Week

–Photo by Carolyne Roselli Along a recent nature walk, this frog was spotted on a lily pad.

Students Serve Up Music On The Green

By Sydney Kennedy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Local students are hosting a night of entertainment, known as Music on the Green, on September 18.

This student-sponsored event will feature performances by bands Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns and Katfish Lucy. Refreshments and food prepared by culinary students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will be available for purchase. A 50/50 silent auction will also be held.

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Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum.

Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Artists Guild Celebrates Membership

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild celebrated its members with a “Thank You” gathering on July 30.

Members generously supported the Guild with donations of time and money during the past difficult year. Over 80 members and friends of the Guild joined the evening to enjoy music provided by “Jersey Gold” and food provided by “Pizza and Panini” of Toms River.

Along with prize drawings, and the fellowship of all the artists, and art installation on the Guild property was created with participants at the event. To honor the work of Yoyoi Kusama, presently on exhibit at the NY Botanical Gardens, participants painted dotted cloth and wrapped trees with the art.

The installation will remain throughout the summer at the Guild, located at 22 Chestnut Street in Island Heights.

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POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Chamber is excited to announce Borough Fall Fest which will take place on September 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Community Park. The rain date will be September 26.

The festival will include market and food vendors, live music, a beer & wine garden, corn hole, an inflatable corn maze, and entertainment for the kids!

They are accepting applications from food and festival market vendors as well as performing artists/bands who wish to participate in this town event. Applications are first come, first serve and will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application.

For more information, visit pointpleasantchamber.com/#announcement.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Jersey Recognizes August As National Immunization Awareness Month

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has declared August as National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. The Department encourages New Jerseyans to use National Immunization Awareness Month as an opportunity to make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

“COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine vaccination appointments for many children over the last year,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “I encourage families to put vaccination at the top of their checklist as part of their safe return to school and increased social activities.”

Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities.

Everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits of flu vaccination include reduced flu illnesses, fewer doctors’ visits and fewer flu-related hospitalizations.

Although routine vaccination rates dropped across all age groups during the pandemic, one of the largest decreases was seen in adolescent vaccines. As children get older, they need to be protected from certain diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and infections that can lead to cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is also especially important for everyone ages 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which may be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Visit covid19.nj.gov/finder to find the nearest vaccination site.

The Department of Health is encouraging pediatricians to assess the vaccination status of all their patients, especially adolescents, and contact those who are behind schedule to ensure that all children are fully vaccinated, especially as they plan to return to school.

The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Adults may need vaccines to protect against whooping cough, pneumonia, and

shingles. Vaccination is especially important for those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Living with one of these chronic health conditions and getting sick with a vaccine-preventable disease can cause severe health consequences. Other adult vaccines may be recommended based on age, health condition, job, or lifestyle.

Those who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they have received all recommended vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all pregnant women receive flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy, and whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) early in their third trimester, during each pregnancy. Vaccinating women against these diseases is a safe and effective way to help protect both mother and child.

“While communities are at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases due to decreased vaccination rates, some are at greater risk including communities of color, immigrant populations and those who don’t have access to transportation,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “The Department has been working with the CDC, community leaders, school districts, and faith leaders to ensure equitable access to vaccinations.”

Most health insurance plans cover recommended immunizations. Parents who need help paying for vaccines should ask their child’s healthcare provider about the Vaccines for Children program. This program provides no-cost or low-cost vaccines to children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native.

Adults who are uninsured or do not have insurance for certain vaccines should contact their local health department or federally qualified health center to see if they qualify for no- or low-cost vaccines through the 317-funded program.

Vaccines are frequently available at doctor offices, as well as other convenient locations, such as pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics and health departments.

Information about vaccines, recommended immunization schedules for all age groups and can be found at the CDC website at cdc. gov/vaccines.

Dottie’s House Hosts Annual Golf Classic

OCEAN COUNTY – Don’t miss out! Come tee off and Support Dottie’s House for their 21st Annual Golf Classic September 13 at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck.

It will be a fun-filled day of golf while supporting a great cause. The event attracts golfers throughout the tri-state area. Not a Golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available offering great exposure for your

company. The registration fee includes lunch, dinner, open bar and golfer gift. They also have a silent auction during the night with some amazing prizes!

Dottie’s House is a transitional housing facility for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. For more information, visit dottieshouse.org or call 732-262-2009.

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Around The Jersey Shore Candidates File For Election

By Sydney Kennedy J ERSEY SHOR E – Candid ates throughout the area have registered to run in the November 2 election. The Brick candidates were listed in last week’s issue.

In Bay Head, Republicans Diane Cornell and Dennis J. Shaning are running unopposed for three-year terms on the Borough Council. Sandra Antognoli and Eric Pritchard are running unopposed for t h ree -yea r ter ms on t he school board.

For the Lakewood Township Committee, Republican Menashe Miller, Republican Hector Fuentes, Democrat Meir Lichtenstein and Democrat James “Jimmy” Esposito are competing for two, three-year terms. In the Board of Education election, Chanina Nakdimen, running under the slogan “Keep Lakewood Great,” Moshe Bender and Heriberto Rodriguez are running unopposed for three-year terms.

In Mantoloking, Republican F. Bradford Batcha and Democrat John Conti are running for three-year terms on the Borough Council. Republican Barbara Hood Benz is running unopposed for a one-year term.

In Point Pleasant, Republicans Antoinette “Toni” DePaola and William “Bill” Borowsky are being challenged

by De mo c r at s Way ne Ma r t ia k a nd Derek Reichenbecher for th ree-year terms on the Borough Council. In the school board race, John Florio, running under the slogan “All Children Matter,” William M. Munn, Jr. and Lawrence Williams are being challenged by Dawn Coughlan, Emily Seim and Katharine Vaccarella, running under the slogan “Moms for Schools.” They are also being challenged by Peter Hetzel, running under the slogan “Teachers That’s Game,” Christine Newitts and Kenneth Polakowski.

On the Point Pleasant Beach Council, there are two, three year terms on the ballot. Republicans Rosa Crowley and Michael Ramos are competing with Independent George “Andy” Cor tes, r un ning under the slogan “Fair and Honest.” On the school board, James W. Ireland and Stacey McGlinchy, running under the slogan “Energy Excellence Experience,” are being challenged by Elizabeth Boyle, running under the slogan “Children First,” and John Durante.

Two, three-year seats are available.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is it really love? Or just a desire to fulfill a need? In the week to come, you might give in to wishful thinking or mistake someone’s friendship or sympathy for a romantic overture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might find that strain and stress strips you of your resilience in the week to come. Avoid confrontations today because misunderstandings could occur, and don’t make any crucial changes or decisions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the message in the fortune cookie with a grain of salt. You might believe what you want to believe and twist words to fit your fantasies.

Enjoy assurances but remain at the ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things that are going well should continue to move along smoothly in the week ahead. Your attitude toward finances and your job may shift into optimism. A partner may offer some excellent ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are the sole captain of your ship. You can control the direction of your life, so don’t allow yourself to be pushed off course by people or situations in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who seem sympathetic may not always be your friends. Those unable to help may not be enemies. Be more active at home and more willing to be a team player on the job in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Confirm with

your conscience before you follow the crowd.

Just because “that’s how we do it” doesn’t mean it’s right. In the week ahead, be sure to use high ethical standards as your guide.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Foster family values in the week ahead. Any problems you observe within your family unit could be the catalyst that allows for improvements. Watch out for mix-ups with your money early this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today’s New Moon may be reflected by a shift in your attitudes. You may be more interested in love than in money as the weekend wraps up. You might feel that you are too busy to take on new tasks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are unable to invest money, it’s time to invest in yourself. In the week ahead, you might benefit from investigating subjects that mystify you. Group meetings can test your diplomatic skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The most amazing help can arrive just when you’re about to lose all hope. Emergencies and sudden upsets can take their toll on your patience as the week unfolds, but there will likely be silver linings in the clouds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be your own worst enemy. Being passive might only bring out someone else’s aggressiveness. As the week unfolds, become more attuned to your environment and be at peace with others.

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HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS WILL POWER THE KIDS THROUGH CLASS, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MORE

By America’s Test Kitchen

As the kids head back to school, these chewy granola bars are great to have on your baking menu. It’s a perfect make-ahead snack and travels well.

A quick note: Don’t use quick, instant, or extra-thick rolled oats in this recipe. Rolled oats (also called old-fashioned or regular oats) are whole oats that have been steamed and then rolled.

If these same oats are rolled very thinly, they are called quick oats because they cook, well, more quickly. Instant oats are cooked and then dehydrated, so they don’t need any more cooking, just hot water.

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS Makes 12 Bars

3/4 cup walnuts 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Rice Krispies cereal 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Make an aluminum foil sling for an 8-inch square metal baking pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a food processor, pulse walnuts until finely chopped, about 10 1-second pulses. Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet.

Add oats and sunflower seeds to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake until oats are lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

3. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes.

While oat mixture is cooling, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.

4. Combine oil and water in a liquid measuring cup. Add apricots, brown sugar and salt to the food processor and process until apricots are very finely ground, about 15 seconds. With the processor running, pour oil mixture through the feed tube and process until a paste forms, about 1 minute.

5. Transfer apricot paste to a large bowl. Add the cooled oat mixture and stir until oats are well coated with apricot paste. Add cereal and cranberries and gently stir until evenly combined.

6. Scrape mixture into the foillined baking pan and spread into an even layer. Use the bottom of a dry measuring cup to press down VERY firmly (especially at edges and corners) until smooth and flat. Bake until granola is brown at edges, about 25 minutes.

7. Transfer baking pan to a cooling rack and let the granola bars cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift bars out of the baking pan and transfer to a cutting board.

Cut into bars and serve

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