2021-08-21 - The Brick Times

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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The deCamp Wildlife Trail begins at the intersection of Mantoloking Road and Adamston Road.

By Judy signs, benches and a flat from New Jersey, con- terfowl and shorebirds Smestad-Nunn walking surface, and is servationist Edwin Bell east of the Mississippi BRICK - A 3.4-mile part of the 47,000-acre Forsythe (1916-1984).

River. (r o u n d - t r i p) w a l k- Edwin B. Forsythe NaAccording to the U.S. The U.S. Fish and ing trail that passes tional Wildlife Refuge. Fish and Wildlife Ser- Wildlife Service says through the woods and The Brigantine Na- vice, who administers the value of the refuge ends at a saltmarsh is tional Wildlife refuge, the refuge, both the for the protection of accessible to the pub- established in 1939, Brigantine and the Bar- water birds and their lic at the intersection and the Barnegat Na- negat refuges were es- habitat continues to inof Mantoloking Road tional Wildlife Refuge, tablished under provi- crease as development and Adamston Road, established in 1967, sions of the Migratory at the Jersey Shore bemarked by a large park- were combined in 1984 Bird Conservation Act comes more and more ing lot. through a Congressio- since they are located in dense.

The first 1,700 feet of nal Joint Resolution and one of the Atlantic FlyMore than 82 percent the deCamp Wildlife renamed in memory of way’s most active flight of the refuge is wetlands, Trail has interpretive the late Congressman paths for migrating wa(Trail - See Page 4)

County Wants People To Choose Vaccination

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – As the spread of the Delta variant continues to raise concern, vaccination data of county employees is being collected.

“We are requesting from our staff information about vaccinations just to get some information built up so we know who is vac-

cinated and who is not vaccinated,” Director of the Board of Ocean County Commissioners Gary Quinn said.

Quinn stressed that this is just in the discussion stages. Information is just being gathered at this point.

There has been no decision yet.

“I f t he gove r nor chooses to take us in

a different direction on whether we need to wear masks we want to protect not only those who aren’t vaccinated but those who are,” he said. “As far as mandating vaccinations, that is not our job. Everyone has the right to make that choice - whether it is a medical decision, a religious exception, whether they just

choose not to do it - but we are certainly going to emphasize to people, think about your fellow worker and the people who work around you every day and get the vaccine.”

Quinn appears in the county’s PSA video that urges those able to be vaccinated to get inoculated, whether at a county site or any of the

other sites nearby.

“It has been proven that in getting the vaccine, even if you get COVID, the effects are minimized than what the case was prior months ago before there was a vaccine,” Quinn added.

Quin n added that “we’ll watch the governor (Phil Murphy) (County - See Page 4)

August 21, 2021

Roads To See Changes, Improvements

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Some of the barrier island roads that continuously flood should see some relief as the governing body awarded a $321,013 bid to Earle Asphalt Company of Farmingdale for the resurfacing, concrete and drainage improvements of Deauville Drive, Sunset Boulevard, Bay Avenue, Squan Beach Drive and Curtis Point Drive.

Bid notices were provided to 73 prospective bidders of which seven requested the bid package, said Mayor John G. Ducey during a recent Township Council meeting. Five bids were submitted with prices ranging from the awarded bid up to $496,107.

Roads that flood on the mainland whenever there is a high tide with a full moon should also see some relief as the council awarded a contract of $287,882 to Meco, Inc. for roadway improvements to Vanard Drive, Mathis Drive and Waterway Court, which are part of Shore Acres.

The project consists of reconstruction, milling and elevating the roadways, the mayor said.

(Roads - See Page 5)

VA Clinic To Be Worked On Before New One Opens

By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK – Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) met earlier this week with local veteran leaders to discuss plans for a new VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Toms River.

“We expect to open the new facility in 2024,” said Kim. “In the meantime, we are going to keep working to improve the situation at the current facility (in Brick) and try to have a seamless effort there.”

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr. also sat in (Clinic - See Page 20)

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Trail:

Continued From Page 1 of which 78 percent is salt marsh, interspersed with coves and bays.

Some 5,000 acres are woodlands, which provide habitat for grassland nesting birds, including songbirds, woodcock, whitetailed deer and box turtles.

The Forsythe refuge is one of over 555 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Every spring and fall, tens of thousands of migrating ducks and geese, wading birds and shorebirds congregate at the refuge.

Several migratory species, including the clapper rail, willet and black duck, remain at the refuge through the summer to nest and raise their young. Atlantic brant and black ducks also overwinter at the refuge.

Following Superstorm Sandy, the Brick portion of the refuge was densely covered with an estimated 250 tons of debris result-

County:

Continued From Page 1 Our biggest concern are the schools we don’t know what will be happening there.

That will be a true factor. Another thing we are being told by some of the professionals is that with this Delta variant, the virus while high now, it may not stay there and we’ll have to see if the numbers start going

ing from the storm surge and its proximity good for all skill levels of hikers, despite Refuge operates a Visitor Information to an inlet that formed across the bay in the varying terrains of gravel, woods and Center at its headquarters 800 Great Creek wetlands. Dogs are welcome but must be Road, Galloway.

Mantoloking.

The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset.

At the time, the trail and its surroundings leashed.

The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife For more information, visit fws.gov were nearly impassable, and were covered in wood planks from destroyed homes, decking, furniture, appliances, sections of roofs, and other debris, including entire boats.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, a total of $65 million in federal funding was used to remove debris, and to restore and rebuild national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries and more after Superstorm Sandy. A portion of this was used to clean up the deCamp Wildlife Trail.

In April 2020, the National Wildlife Refuge was temporarily closed as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis, but reopened ─Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn in June 2020.

The deCamp Wildlife Trail is This map, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shows the location of the refuge.

down in a couple of weeks.”

“We are hoping they are not as high in number as they are now. This keeps changing every day. That is how rapidly it is changing. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can do to protect the people who work for us and staff and be as safe as possible. At the same time, we have to continue to do business and operate as we did during COVID and provide services

for the people,” the director added.

Quinn said that during a busy summer where residents and visitors have started to enjoy the freedom of going maskless, “all of a sudden you have to take two steps back again. Most people, though, are feeling confident that we will be moving forward and if they have been vaccinated, they feel confident being in public and safe going out. I never expected the last year to go the

way it did. We’ll change as we have to and make it all work.”

At press time, Governor Murphy was recommending the return of mask wearing for those vaccinated as well as those unvaccinated indoors in areas where unvaccinated people could be and in crowded conditions.

It is not currently a mandate under an executive order but it matches recommendations by the CDC.

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Continued From Page 1 Notices were provided to 73 prospective bidders. Six requested bid packages, five were submitted with prices ranging from the winning bid up to $424,955.

During the meeting, the governing body introduced four road-related ordinances, including a Parking of Certain Vehicles ordinance which says that trucks having a gross weight of more than four tons are not allowed to be parked on any street or right-of-way within the township between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

“Traffic Safety and Code Enforcement have recommended that [the ordinance] be amended,” said Council President Lisa Crate.

“As many standard pickup trucks...can range between 9,000 pounds and 10,000 pounds.

As a result the Council’s Public Safety Committee met and amended this ordinance and amendment.”

The Council’s Public Safety Committee also reviewed a recommendation from the Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit regarding on-street parking for Jeannette Drive on the barrier island, which has been an issue since reconstruction after Superstorm Sandy, Crate said.

The ordinance prohibits parking on Jeanette Drive due to concerns about the accessibility of emergency vehicles, she said.

“Traffic safety looked at this from a practical perspective, functionality, as well as from the needs and desires of the homeowner tenants,” Crate said.

The roadway right-of-way is 25 feet wide,

The Brick Times, August 21, 2021, Page 5 and does not allow enough clearance for a fire truck and its crew to operate properly when cars are parked on the side of the road.

“Effectively fighting a fire in this type of neighborhood would require several pieces of specialized fire apparatus, EMS vehicles and other emergency responders, which would all need somewhere to park and operate from,” Crate said.

A third ordinance would designate Folsom Drive from Route 88 to Old Squan Road as a through street.

The area has seen an increase in traffic since the opening of a nearby Dunkin Donuts on Route 88, said Councilwoman Heather DeJong. Coupled with traffic from the learning academy, Creative Starts on Old Squan Road, and vehicles accessing St. Dominic Church via Folsom Drive, residents there have expressed their concerns about traffic safety, she said.

As part of the ordinance, a stop sign will be installed at the intersection of Folsom Drive and Center Drive, DeJong added.

And finally, the speed limit on Mandalay Road will be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph between Drum Point Road and a calming circle on St. Lawrence Blvd.

“Since 1989, this section of Mandalay Road has been improved, and in doing so now meets the definition of a residential street,” Crate said.

“Statutory speed for the residential neighborhood is 25 mph,” she said. “The speed limit on all surrounding streets in this area is 25 mph, except for Drum Point Road, which is 40 mph.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m.

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

Senators: Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Delivers For NJ

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) released a breakdown of how the historic, $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in the U.S. Senate will provide record investments in New Jersey’s aging infrastructure to repair roads and bridges, expand mass transit, build the Gateway Project, replace water and sewer pipes, and increase broadband internet access.

The bill projects to generate more than two million jobs per year over the next decade and deliver billions to New Jersey in federal funding to address the state’s most pressing infrastructure needs.

The legislation will provide an estimated $12.31 billion in guaranteed transportation and transit funding formula dollars for New Jersey over the next five years the largest ever investment in the state’s transportation infrastructure. The state

will also receive a minimum $100 million to expand broadband internet access.

State formula funding for water and sewer infrastructure has yet to be calculated, and New Jersey can still compete for additional federal funding through other discretionary sources Transportation Highways/Roads: $6,883,719,399 Bridges: $1,146,780,115 Electric Vehicles: $104,373,268 Ferry Service: $24,407,410 Transit TOTAL: $4,154,648,806 FY21: $626,068,511 FY22: $792,674,692 FY23: $809,730,546 FY24: $831,558,775 FY25: $849,219,308 FY26: $871,465,485 Broadband: $100,000,000 (*min.)

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

Act also includes additional infrastructure funding for federal programs that will benefit New Jersey, namely: Gateway Project Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC): $30,000,000,000 Capital Improvement Grants - Supplemental appropriation: $8,000,000,000 Capital Improvement Grants - Annual authorization: $3,000,000,000 (Note: Funding from these programs can be used to complete Gateway) Airports A i r por t I n f rast r uct u re G ra nts: $15,000,000,000 A i r p o r t Te r m i n a l P r o g r a m : $5,000,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) Water Infrastructure Drinking Water State Revolving Funds: $15,000,000,000

Clean Water State Revolving Funds: $11,700,000,000 L e a d C o n t a m i n a t i o n i n S c h o o l s: $200,000,000 PFAS Cont a m i nat ion Remed iat ion: $10,000,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) Superfund/Brownfields: $5,000,000,000 to clean up and revitalize polluted sites; New Jersey has the most Superfund sites in the nation Flood Resiliency: Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants $3,500,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) We a t h e r i z a t i o n A s s i s t a n c e: $3,500,000,000 to reduce energy costs for homeowners Cybersecurity: $2,000,000,000 to modernize and enhance our nation’s cybersecurity capabilities

Singer: Bill Takes Aim at Risky Laser Assaults On Police, Firefighters

TRENTON - Senator Robert Singer introduced legislation that would protect law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders from assault by laser sights, pointers and similar devices.

“The irresponsible use of lasers jeopardizes public safety and puts lives at risk,” said Singer (R-30). “When police officers

are targeted by lasers, they may assume a weapon is pointed at them. If they draw their weapons in response to the threat, it can lead to tragic consequences.

“Lasers can also create temporary and long-term vision problems that can make it impossible for police or emergency personnel to do their jobs and serve the

Senate Approves Bill Offering Free Beach Access To Veterans

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel and approved by the Senate would allow shore towns to offer free or discounted beach access to veterans and their spouse and children.

“We want to welcome our veterans who were willing to risk their lives for our nation to our award-winning beaches,” said Holzapfel (R-10). “It is because of the dedication and commitment of our military men and women that we, as Americans, enjoy the freedoms we cherish.”

Currently, municipalities are permitted, by ordinance, to provide free or

reduced-fee beach access to active military service members and their families.

Holzapfel’s bill, S-1454, extends the courtesy to those who previously served in the armed forces.

“I have been pushing for this bill since 2015, and reintroduced it in every legislative session since,” said Holzapfel. “I am thankful the Senate supported this wellearned benefit for vets as an expression of our appreciation for their service.”

Assemblyman John Catalano and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (both R-10) sponsor the identical version of the bill, A-4870, in the Assembly.

Brick Elks Community Yard Sale

BRICK – The Drug Awareness Prog ram Com m it tee of the Br ick El ks will be hosti ng a Com mu nit y Yard Sale fundraiser on September 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are invited to reserve tables and shop. There is always

something for everyone. Tables are $10 each and for further information or to reserve your table, contact Christina Bradley at 732-977-7199. Plenty of time to start cleaning out those closets and garages!

public,” Singer noted.

A violation of the provisions of the bill (S-3873) would constitute aggravated assault of the third degree, punishable by three to five years imprisonment and a fine of $15,000.

“We witnessed the abuse of lasers during television coverage of the protests across the country last summer, and this bill would establish penalties that will discourage the risky behavior from occurring here in New Jersey,” Singer said.

Currently, it is illegal to point a laser that is affixed to a firearm in the eyes of law enforcement. Singer’s bill expands the protection to include all laser devices and all first responders, including firefighters and EMTs. “The goal is to keep everybody safe,” Singer said. “This seemingly innocuous practice is in fact extremely dangerous.

The legislation should make people think twice before committing a crime with a laser.”

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Fundraiser Will Celebrate Jersey Shore Animal Center’s 40th Anniversary

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – After serving the community for years and bring hope to thousands of homeless animals who have found their second chance, Jersey Shore Animal Center is celebrating their 40th anniversary.

They are asking everyone in the community to commemorate this important milestone by participating in their Anniversary Raff le.

Win up to $20,000 at their 50/50 Raff le. Price is $40 per ticket and about 2,000 tickets are available to purchase.

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Tickets are available in-person at Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd, Brick, or online at: jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/40thanniversaryraff le.

The drawing will take place on December 17, 3 p.m. at Jersey Shore Animal Center. The winner does not need to be present. No substitution of the offered prizes may be made.

Proceeds for the raff le will be used for the rescue, medical care and rehoming of abused and abandoned animals.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a ticket. No employee or Board Member of the Organization or their immediate family members may purchase tickets to the raff le or win the prizes.

Labor Day BBQ At Brick Elks

BRICK – Join the Brick Elks for their Labor Day BBQ on September 4 (rain date September 5) from 1 to 5 p.m. $25, pay at door, includes food and selected

beverages (burgers, hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork, salads, corn, watermelon) Cash bar available. Music by BBQ’D TONY.

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Several Arrests Made

By SCU For Drugs

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Throughout the first two weeks of August, the Street Crimes Unit (SCU) of the Brick Township Police Department have made multiple arrests all connected to drug possession.

On August 3, the SCU detectives were observing the Wawa located at 595 Brick Blvd. Detectives saw a suspicious car and proceeded to pull it over with the assistance of patrol officers after seeing several violations. Patrolman Smith and his K9 partner “Echo” responded to the scene and Echo indicated on the car leading to a search of it.

As a result, police seized a quantity of Methamphetamine packaged for resale in multiple plastic bags. They also found a quantity of Clonazepam pills located in the car.

The driver, Kristina L. Wilson, 36, from Brick, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

Kristina was also issued traffic summonses for careless driving, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, failure to possess a valid proof of insurance, illegal safety glass and obstruction of view. Wilson was released on a summons.

The passenger, Michael C. Malinowski, 41, from Brick, was charged with possession of CDS, possession of paraphernalia and Possession of CDS with the intent to distribute. Malinowski was transported to the Ocean County Jail.

On August 4, SCU detectives received anonymous tips of possible drug dealing occurring at a home on Hulse Landing Road. After conducted surveillance, detectives saw a car pull up to the home which appeared to be drug activity. Detectives pulled over the car, with Patrolman Raymond LaPoint and his K9 partner ‘Rebel” arriving on scene and K9 Rebel indicated

on the car. After searching the car, detectives seized a quantity of Oxycodone pills as well as a quantity of Buprenorphine/ Hydrochloride pills, and a switch blade.

The driver, Jacob Kahl, 43, from Brick, was arrested and charged with possession of CDS, possession of paraphernalia and possession of prohibited weapons. Kahl was also issued traffic summonses for careless driving, failure to maintain lane, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle and using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. Kahl was processed and released on a summons.

At the same home, SCU detectives and officers approached a suspicious car, with Patrolman LaPoint and partner Rebel indicated on the car. As a result, detectives seized Xanax, Sulfamethoxazole, Hydrochloride, Oxycodone, Anabolic Steroids and CDS paraphernalia.

The driver, Joseph Cafasso, 51, from Brick, was arrested and charged with possession of CDS, possession of a prescription legend drug, and possession of CDS with the intent to distribute. He was also issued a summons for CDS in a motor vehicle.

The passenger, Michael Restaino, 63, from Brick, was arrested and charged with possession of CDS, possession of a prescription legend drug, possession of paraphernalia, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and possession of anabolic steroids (two counts). Cafasso and Restiano were both transported to the Ocean County Jail.

On August 10, SCU detectives pulled over a car at 550 Route 70 where they seized a glass pipe containing crack cocaine. The driver, Monta Johnson, 43, from Brick, was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and possession of paraphernalia.

Johnson was also issued a summons for careless driving and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. Johnson was transported to Ocean County Jail.

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Around The Jersey Shore Four Charged For Distributing Heroin, Cocaine And More

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEA N COU N T Y – Fou r Ocea n County residents have been arrested and charged for distributing drugs in the area, officials said.

An investigation done by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force alongside several local police departments identified two homes being used to distribute narcotics. One home in Pine Beach being utilized by Kevin Collins, 37, and Daysha Kelly, 35, as well as a home in Lakewood being utilized by Elex Hyman, 49, and Jamie Steen, 38, both used for storing and distributing Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine in Ocean County.

The investigation further revealed that all four were acting together in carrying out their distribution scheme, detectives said.

On August 10, detectives and officers were observing the home in Pine Beach and saw Collins and Kelly leave the home and travel to the Ocean County Mall.

While detectives watched the suspects, the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team executed a search warrant on the home.

As a result, detectives seized approximately 1300 wax folds of Heroin, 134 Ecstasy Pills, two semi-automatic 9mm handguns and $9740 in cash.

Collins and Kelly were arrested without incident and were found to be in possession of approximately 100 wax folds of Heroin, 22 grams of Crack Cocaine, and $1,230 in cash.

The next day, detectives executed a search warrant on the Lakewood home and nothing of evidentiary value was found. However, Lacey Township Police Officers pulled over Hyman with Steen as a passenger and were arrested. Police seized approximately $5780 in cash.

Collins, of Pine Beach, was charged with Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute, Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute, Possession of More than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Ecstasy Pills With Intent to Distribute, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Ecstasy Pills, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense and Being a Certain Person Prohibited from Possessing a Weapon . Collins was transported to the Ocean County Jail where he is currently lodged pending a detention hearing.

Kelly, of Pine Beach, was charged with Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute, Possession of More

than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute, Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Ecstasy Pills With Intent to Distribute, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Ecstasy Pills, Possession of Drug and two counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Kelly was transported to the Ocean County Jail where she is currently lodged pending a detention hearing.

Hyman, of Barnegat, was charged with Conspiracy to Possess More than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy to Possess More than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute and Conspiracy to Possess More than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Ecstasy Pills With Intent to Distribute.

Hyman was transported to the Ocean County Jail where he is currently lodged pending a detention hearing.

Steen, of Barnegat, was charged with Conspiracy to Possess More than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy to Possess More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute and Conspiracy to Possess More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Ecstasy Pills With Intent to Distribute. Steen was transported to the Ocean County Jail where she is currently lodged pending a detention hearing.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Pine Beach Police Department, Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit and Patrol Division, Toms River Township Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Patrol Division, Lakewood Tow nship Police Depar t ment St reet Crimes Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team, Lakewood Township Police Department K-9 Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Patrol Division, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Lacey Township Police Department, and Seaside Heights Police Department Detective Bureau, for their combined and collective assistance in connection with this investigation.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Around The Jersey Shore New County Social Services Complex Breaks Ground

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R IVER – A recent ground breaking ceremony cleared the way for a new social services complex on Hooper Avenue.

Director of Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines, Social Services Director Meredith Sheehan and Board of Social Services Vice Chairman Pastor Peter Hartney Jr., and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill were among those who gathered with shovels in hand to launch the construction of a building that will serve as home to dozens of programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), General Assistance, Child Support, Adult Protective Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Homeless Services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Statewide Respite.

At the present time the Ocean County Board of Social Services works out of six buildings in an office complex located at 1027 Hooper Avenue. The county leases these offices, and the lease was expiring in 2022.

Quinn commended the Board of Social Services and the agency programs saying, it served to provide people with assistance, “to keep food on the table, a roof over their head, protecting the elderly and a host of other services. Once completed the new building houses all those programs that provide opportunities for many of our residents.” It will also have some of the government offices of building number 2 which is a short distance away. “That includes veterans services, senior services and consumer affairs.”

Haines is a member of the Board of Social Services. She remarked, “it is finally here, I’ve been a commissioner for six years and this is one of the things I’ve been talking about since day one when I came on the board that we have to have a new building. I even drove around the county on Route 9 and Hooper Avenue looking for property because it had to be one of those two locations because there was bus service that was needed for many of the clients that go to Board of Social Services.”

She noted the Grunin family decided they wished to sell the land “and we were able to negotiate a good price for the property and now it is really happening.

No one could be more excited about this building but myself. It will be a state-ofthe-art building that all of you will be extremely happy to work in and come to.”

Sheehan, the social services director, said, “I want to thank on behalf of all my staff everyone who had a part in this n putting the time and effort into our needs

and the needs of those in Ocean County.”

Hartney, the vice chair, said all he was left to talk about was “to say thank you and to focus on the people who will be coming here. When they come here it is because they have found themselves in need of some security in their lives and now coming here our 400 plus staff will be here to greet them and help to find a more secure place in life.”

Quinn added that throughout the whole process, “Mayor Hill and Toms River worked with us to get through some of the hurtles we had to get through. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Joe Vicari who could not be here today. Joe plays as much an important role in this process because he has departments that will be housed in this building as well.”

The County purchased 10 acres of land for the project which involves demolishing four old buildings to make way for the new building.

On hand were representatives of Epic Management Inc. of Piscataway who were awarded the contract, being the lowest bidder, and bids ranged as high as $53 million.

The base bid was $37,196,000, which included an irrigation system for $175,000, IT/data system for $450,000 and traffic control for $10,000.

Several added projects increased the total bid to $39,537,000: Site Entrance Sign - $69,000, Bi-Polar Ionization System - $139,000, A/V & Security Systems - $649,000, Generator - $989,000, and Equipment Screening - $495,000. The total award was approximately $7 million lower than the original construction cost estimate of $47 million.

It was expected that the project would run up to $56 million provided professional fees and other soft costs were included.

Mott MacDonald designed the building and the site work will be coordinated by French & Parrello Associates. The project will be overseen by T&M Associates.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a bond ordinance on June 17, 2020 appropriating $56,800,000 for the new building of which $53,700,000 will be borrowed.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn noted that the county was “combining the programs located in several old buildings into a state-of-the-art complex that, once completed, will provide substantial savings in maintenance costs. Bringing all of these services under one roof will also increase efficiencies for the public we serve.”

Quinn noted the new facility would be 121,000 square feet and three stories high. It is located at the current site of (Building - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 11 the county’s Social Services Complex on Hooper Avenue.

The County will see a savings of at least $3 million yearly through eliminating the need to make lease payments on the buildings according to Quinn. “The new building will be energy efficient and the maintenance costs will be far lower.”

“Part of the savings includes the reimbursement from the state and federal governments for housing the Board of Social Services along with the consolidation of the services into one building. The age and current conditions of the buildings that house the Ocean Board of Social Services programs have resulted in the need to replace the facilities,” Quinn added.

He also noted that maintenance costs were continuing to rise and in the long run, “this new building will be far more beneficial for our citizens and our staff.”

The Ocean County Board of Social Services will use half of the new facility while Ocean County government departments will use 18 percent. The rest of the square footage will be for shared services including conference rooms and other common spaces. Around 400 social services board workers will staff the new building. The facility will have 715 parking spots.

“The staff of the Ocean County Board of Social Services assists hundreds of County residents every day. The programs they administer affect all parts of our populations from young families to the elderly,” Quinn said.

“This new building will help accommodate those high numbers of people accessing these services and also provide improved working conditions for the social services staff and our other departments.”

Quinn said construction should be completed at some point next year.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller One of three exterior design renderings of the new project is seen on display during the day’s event.

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

4 Natural Antihistamine Foods

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I was visiting Florida recently and was taken aback by how many people were blowing their nose and it was due to allergies. So many people in all states suffer with allergies year-round, but it may be especially harder in hot, humid conditions were mold spores, weeds, flowers and grasses are abundant!

It’s good to know ways to help your body produce its own antihistamine and how to mitigate all the sneezing, itching and runny nose problems. When histamine and other cytokines get out of control, you can experience anaphylaxis which is a life-threatening reaction. Histamine is an ‘exciting’ chemical, it excites and wakes up the brain. This is why antihistamines often cause sedation. How about eating your way to better health? Here are some good ideas to help you improve your diet so it includes more antihistaminic foods.

4 Antihistaminic Foods to Eat Capers. These delicious treats are something I like to put on top of a bagel with some cream cheese and nova, as well as everything seasoning spice. The capers are rich in quercetin. Quercetin and its cousin compound called DHQ (dihydroquercetin) are one of the strongest natural antihistamines known to man.

Quercetin-rich fruits like apples and most vegetables will help attenuate allergic reactivity in almost everyone! Supplements are available too, if the capers aren’t enough!

Pineapples. Bromelain is the enzyme that fresh pineapple confers and it’s a strong anti-inflammatory enzyme. It can

help with a runny nose and itchy, swollen eyes. It will help with mucus production and allergies by blocking chemicals that cause misery. Bromelain is a popular natural post-surgical supplement because it speeds healing of tissue. Just a note of caution because some people are actually allergic to pineapple. If you are one of those people, then you may also have a cross reactivity to bananas so be careful.

Ginger. I like those Ginger Chews® and also crystallized ginger, as well as the type in sushi cuisine. My favorite form of ginger is ginger tea which is easy to make. Ginger is a natural antihistamine and it’s strong. It also helps immediately with a scratchy, raw throat which may occur if you have a lot of phlegm dripping down. Ginger is also thought to help with DNA damage, that’s why some oncologists recommend it. Again, this is a very strong herbal remedy when it comes to controlling cytokines of all sorts, including histamine.

Navel Oranges. Vitamin C is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant with many well-documented antihistamine effects.

It helps prevent your body from making so much histamine while improving collagen production and immune function.

Eating a grapefruit, or orange each day could provide enough C for a mild allergy. Navel oranges are higher in C than blood oranges, generally speaking. If you need supplementation, those are widely available at health food stores.

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Around The Jersey Shore Chamber Of Commerce Presents Business Appreciation Night

BRICK – Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the business community at a beautiful outdoor location. Business Appreciation Night will be held on September 23 from 5:30 to 8 :30 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Enjoy food, camaraderie and networking along with

much more! Members and 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.

For more information or to register, visit brickchamber.com.

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BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold a meeting September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd, Brick.

Gene Donatiello, the township historian and a founding member of the society, will present a slide program on historic homes of Brick. What makes a home historical? Donatiello will explain the different reasons. It could be for the home’s style, architecture,

the materials used, or for its purpose, the era in which it was built or for the people who lived in it. Some of the homes in Brick fall into one or more of these categories.

Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Park in the back of the firehouse. For more information about the society see its website at brictownshiphistoricalsociety. com (look for the one that starts with “Keeping historical...”) or call 732-785-2500.

Intro To Pickleball Program

LAKEWOOD – Join in on the fastest growing sport in the countr y. Pickleball is a sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping pong. The game is played with a solid pickleball paddle and a plastic ball on a court about 1/3 the size of a tennis court. Lear n how to play the game in this fun and exciting clinic. This is a sport you can learn quickly. All equipment supplied.

Ple a s e we a r s n e a ke r s a n d b r i ng a drink. Fee is $10 per person.

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Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Dates: September 2 to 16. Program #243123 – 5B. Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

September 13 to 27. Program #243123 – 5C. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Link to the Registration Form: bit. ly/39dKVn7. Link to Program Guide: b i t . l y /O c e a n C o u n t y Pa r k s S u m m e r ProgramGuide2021. For more information, visit oceancount ypark s.org or call Ocean County Parks 732-5069090.

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Artificial Intelligence Program Partners With Ocean County College TOMS RIVER – Technology industry leader Intel is expanding its Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Workforce Program and partnering with Ocean County College, along with 17 other community colleges across the country in 11 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. This expansion will enable hundreds of thousands of students to land careers in high-tech, healthcare, automotive, industrial, and aerospace fields.

“We are excited to collaborate with Intel for an artificial intelligence certificate program here at Ocean County College, helping our students to prepare for top-level careers in rapidly growing fields,” said OCC President Dr. Jon H. Larson. “Intel is committed to facilitating the expansion of AI access and expertise, and we’re thrilled to develop a partnership to offer our students a foundation and a pathway to a vital and rewarding profession.”

Dr. Joseph Konopka, Vice President of Academic Affairs at OCC, remarked, “Artificial technology is accelerating, as is the need for skilled AI workers.

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Continued From Page 17 expertise. The expansion of the program will provide access and opportunities to a broad group of students in these fields, including those in underrepresented and underserved communities and offer the technological skills needed for the job market. Students will learn traditional skills, such as data collection, AI model training, and coding, and will explore the societal impact of AI technology.

Additionally, students will develop a social impact of AI project, working closely with teachers and Intel mentors.

Why It’s Important: As the country faces record unemployment rates, it is

more important than ever to reskill Americans for future employment opportunities. In a 2021 co-branded Dell and Intel survey, AI and machine learning were the areas of study most anticipated to increase in demand over the next three years. According to the same survey, AI skills were assessed as the second most in-demand skill behind cybersecurity.

Additionally, 50 percent of community college educators anticipate AI and machine learning (AI/ML) as the area of study most expected to increase in demand over the next three years. At four-year institutions, 64 percent of educators anticipate the largest increase of interest will be in AI/ML studies, followed by cybersecurity. Furthermore, 69 percent of respondents sensed employer demand for AI technical skills increasing,

with 73 percent expecting AI literacy skills to become higher in-demand by employers.

More Context: Intel launched its AI for Workforce Program, piloted by Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) in 2020, which provides AI content to community colleges across the nation. Now Ocean County College is a part of the larger program that includes hands-on programming, which expanded access to technology skills needed for current and future jobs.

AI Program Expansion Details: Intel is partnering with Ocean County College to expand its AI for Workforce Program, which will include 18 community colleges in 11 state. Due to COVID-19, the program piloted at MCCCD in 2020 shifted to virtual

learning but is designed for both virtual and in-person instruction. As physical distancing requirements are lifted and the concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic decrease, classes will begin in-person at campuses.

“Intel has been an amazing partner to work with,” said Ken Michalek, a lecturer in OCC’s Computer Science Department.

“They are deeply committed in helping us put together an exciting program in AI here at Ocean County College. They have provided us with faculty training, class material, lab support, and guidance for the program. It’s really an honor to be working with such a great team as Intel.

They are extremely committed to OCC and our students in creating the future with AI.”

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you.

The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Continued From Page 1 on the roundtable discussion held at Brick VFW Post 8867.

Members of the press were excluded from the closed-door session to allow veterans to speak freely concerning potentially confidential issues. However, both McDonough and Kim responded to questions immediately following the gathering.

McDonough confirmed the process of moving and expanding the outpatient clinic from Brick to Toms River would take approximately 30 months. He said he walked through plans for the facility during the roundtable discussions and hoped to schedule other similar gatherings with more veteran groups.

Ocean County leads the state with the largest population of veterans residing within its 33 municipalities. The influx of veterans from surrounding areas has added to the long waits of those seeking care from the existing James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic on Route 70 in Brick.

The quest to replace the Brick facility has been long in the making. Just last year, the federal government halted the procurement process for a new clinic in Ocean County. Kim, joined by Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, called on the feds to provide answers regarding the abrupt change, with good news coming in 2021.

The Department of Veteran Affairs awarded a nearly $61 million lease for a new James J. Howard Community Based Outpatient Clinic to FDS Toms River, LLC on July 30, 2021.

According to the contract award, the 20-year lease term includes 68,000 square feet of space and 480 parking spots.

Located near the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Caudina Avenue, the new clinic will sit somewhat behind the Toms River Fire Station at 1049 Hooper Avenue. Not only will the facility be larger, but it will also have the capability offer more expansive services to qualifying veterans and their families.

“The facility will allow for more things to be done in-house right here in Ocean County,” Kim shared. “We’ll be able to do CT scans and scale up in radiology for example and provide more attention to mental health issues. It’s not just a new façade – we’ll be able to increase services.”

Veterans and their families who need inpatient treatment will still need to go to East Orange or other hospitals within the VA healthcare system.

“The new facility will continue to be associated with East Orange, but we are going to be

doing more specialty care to the clinics,” said McDonough. “The plan is to deploy more specialists to take care of vets here.”

Kim confirmed he has also introduced legislation to provide healthcare benefits for National Guard and Reserves members. He estimates that 120,000 – 130,000 service members who wear a uniform are without healthcare.

“If you serve our country and you protect our nation, you deserve care,” Kim said.

Concerning a particular medical issue, McDonough also responded to questions regarding burn pit injury claims. The use of burn pits was a common waste disposal practice on military bases and may have resulted in serious injuries to some service members. Many refer to the claims as equivalent to modern-day Agent Orange disability matters.

“Veterans who suffer from conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis or asthma, and who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan should be coming forward with their claims,” stated McDonough. “We’ll make sure that those claims are properly adjudicated, and we have now established through this, this interim rule, as we call it, a presumption that those conditions are covered as service connected.”

Ryan Luurtsema, who served in the Army from 2008 until 2016, was one of the participants in the discussions led by government officials. He is the Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Affairs for Ocean County College.

Luurtesema pointed out that although New Jersey is the third smallest state in the country, it is the most densely populated in the country as far as military and service members. He called it remarkable that just three clinics serve well over 525,000 veterans and service members.

“That’s not counting the surplus population of spouses and dependents who get beneficiary care,” said Luurtesema. “The backlog system of the state is uncanny when it comes to treating veterans in their care and for their needs.”

According to Luurtesema, the approval of the new facility is one thing. However, he sees another issue – even as it exists at the present Brick clinic.

“There’s already staffing issues with a smaller facility,” Luurtesema shared. “That’s due to overwhelming appointments and not enough staff to facilitate appointments. There’s another facility approved for Atlantic County.

What makes you believe the VA is ready to have staffing for two clinics totaling 225,000 square feet?”

“I think the clinics are absolutely valuable and will be utilized to their fullest extent,” continued the Army veteran and advocate. “I think the work in progress should not take years – but needs to be part of the planning points.”

Registration Now Open For Early Childhood Programs

BRICK – Brick Township Recreation is accepting registrations for their Early Childhood Programs that begin in September. These programs are available for children ages 1 to 4 and include

Mommy or Daddy and Me, Jump Start, Bright Start and First Time on My Own. To learn more about the programs and to register online, visit bricktownship. net/index.php/departments/recreation.

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Around The Jersey Shore Teens Welcome To Become Civil Air Patrol Cadets

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The Civil Air Patrol is offering a Cadet Great Start Program to youth from 12-18 at the Lakewood Airport.

The program will begin on Thursday, September 16 with a five-week orientation that offers training in leadership, physical fitness, aerospace education, and character-building. After that is complete, they will become a Cadet Airman. Then, they will be able to experience flight in a Civil Air Patrol airplane.

The Airman program is year-round, where cadets learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape, and of course fly with an experienced pilot.

Cadets meet for about 1.5 hours a week and one Saturday or Sunday per month, on average. There are also opportunities

to attend leadership encampments, career academies, field trips, and other activities.

Becoming a cadet does not require joining the military.

The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

Adults in the patrol perform lifesaving humanitarian missions. Adults looking to join can come every Thursday evening from 7-9:30 p.m.

If interested, pre-register for the program by sending an email to pineland@njwg.cap. gov. Please provide your name, age, and town where you live. Seats for this program are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early.

For more information, visit gocivilairpatrol.com or send an email to pineland@ njwg.cap.gov.

Brain Injury Alliance Of NJ To Host Fundraising Walk

NEW JERSEY – The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is proud to host the 19th Annual 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness at four locations throughout New Jersey: October 2: Saddle River County Park, Paramus; Mercer County Park, West Windsor.

October 9: Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach; Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel.

The Bradley Beach location is offering 5K registration options in addition to walk registration.

The 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness is a family fun event that increases brain injury awareness and raises funds

for critical programs and services. Participants can walk, run or ride together through a designated accessible route and enjoy music, games, prizes, food and more. All events are dog-friendly!

The Bradley Beach location will host an After Party at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, featuring the Eddie Testa Band. Admission is free with 5K/Walk registration or $20 at the door. Dogs are welcome at The Wonder Bar, but owners and dogs must stay in the designated dog park area.

There are currently 175,000 people living in New Jersey with brain injury who need your help. So, who will you walk for?

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

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Brick Elks Motorcycle Committee Summer Bash

BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge #2151 will be hosting their Motorcycle Committee Summer Bash on August 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.

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FROZEN LIMEADE IS A SATISFYING SUMMER TREAT

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For this recipe we wanted a drinkable frozen treat like Del’s Frozen Lemonade. We found that the best way to create a slushy frozen drink texture was to freeze half of our limeade mixture in ice cube trays and then blend it with the rest of the chilled liquid.

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2 . Add l ime sl ices and sugar to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash sugar and lime slices together until sugar is completely wet, about 1 minute.

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