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BEACH HAD STRONG SUMMER DESPITE LIFEGUARD SHORTAGE

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Brick Beach 1 is quieting down after the busy summer.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It was a very busy, yet uneventful season at the township beache s t h i s s u m m e r, with only a handful of first aid and EMS calls, which were

mostly for heat-related issues.

A total of 9,906 daily badges were sold, up from 7,535 last year.

9,388 season badges were sold, down from 10,104 last year.

Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello

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said the high number of season badges sold last year can be explained because there was a rush on them because ever yone thought that only a limited number would be available.

“When you look at

the daily beach sales this year, it evened out,” he said in the week following Labor Day. T he r e wa s on ly one call for Br ick Police this summer, a nd t h at i nvolve d

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Summer Tourism Has Successful Rebound

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – This season, summer at the Jersey shore was thriving after a rough 2020 when ma ny bu sinesses and beaches were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the pandemic still devel-

Officials: Students At Risk In Illegal School

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The former Temple Beth Or is being used illegally as a high school, officials said.

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oping throughout the state in 2021, tourism didn’t seem to be affected much. However, a common theme t h roug hout seve r al bu si ne sse s i n b ot h Ocean and Monmouth counties seemed to be staffing shortages, although this was an issue in the entire state.

Now that the summer season has officially

come to a close, here’s what officials have to say about the summer tourism for 2021: In Ocean County, Lor i Pepenella, the CEO of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, explained how businesses have been in full demand this summer i n t he L ong Bea ch Island area.

“We have been running on high occupancy in all aspects of lodging, exceeding pre-pandemic in some weeks. Southern Ocean County Chambe r of Com me rce s e r ve s t he of f icia l Destination Marketing Organization for the region and have been marketing to fill the demand for drive-

to destinations and the rescheduling of celebratory gatherings to help our economy keep pace this past se a son ,” Pe p e nel la said. “There was increased conf idence with traveling into our area, we found people seeking more information in advance to help them plan to fit all

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The illegal boy’s high school being run by Congregation Kehilos Yisroel, Inc. (CKY) on the former Temple Beth Or site was ordered to shut down temporarily by a judge while inspections are being made.

Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said to Shorebeat that the decision was made in court on September 13 and that the follow-up inspection would be on September 15. The result of that inspection – and (School - See Page 9)

OCC Students Tell The Stories Of 9/11

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Never Forget. Two words that mean a lot to those who were directly touched by the events of September 11, 2001.

That doesn’t mean however, that those who weren’t born at the time can’t understand the depth of what happened that terrible day.

Two days prior to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, administrators, instructors and students of Ocean County College joined attendees under a tent to remember those of Ocean County, and beyond, who died that day.

Among those who spoke as the rain came down at the Campus Mall were OCC President Dr. Jon Larson, Assistant Dean Carolyn (OCC - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 disorderly conduct from an intoxicated out-of-towner.

Brick lifeguards reported 16 saves, 257 assists, and 962 incidents of personal contact over the course of the summer.

“Personal contact is any time the lifeguards actually have to go down and tell somebody to either move from an area, get out of a rip [current] - or anytime there’s communication between a guard and a patron,” Santaniello said.

The lifeguard reports the personal contact via radio to a main desk where it is documented, he said.

There were no standout or dramatic rescues this summer, but the rescues tended to be far offshore, necessitating the use of personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski), Santaniello said.

Brick lifeguards usually have three Jet Skis, but one went down this year so there are only two that are usable. “We got nine years with that one, so we’re going to have to buy one next year with our capital budget,” he said.

The biggest challenge this year was finding enough lifeguards to staff the beaches, he said.

“It was very, very hard,” Santaniello said. “It was the best beach season, but the most diff icult scheduling season because we couldn’t get people out to work. It’s the first year we had part-time lifeguards where they would only work

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Continued From Page 1 comfort levels. We have had the opportunity to cut the ribbon on many new and expanded businesses this season adding more reason for people to explore.”

Pepenella stated that finding seasonal employees is always a concern each summer for several businesses.

“Since this crisis continues to produce shifts in routines, procedures and availability, there are various reasons that retention of a seasonal, part-time and full-time workforce will still be a challenge. Many businesses have shared that adjusting hours of operation, products and services to accommodate ongoing labor and supply shortages will continue into the fall.”

Over at Six Flags Great Adventure, which is a major attraction to visitors of Ocean County and beyond, the park was busier than ever with many people excited to return.

“It’s been a very busy summer at Six Flags. People were very eager to return to the theme park to enjoy their favorite rides, plus new rides like the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster and limited-time attractions like Xpedition Dino. With the consistent heat, our waterpark Hurricane Harbor reached capacity many times,” spokesperson Kristin Fitzgerald said. “Our Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure also remained very popular.

two days. I was nervous we’d have to close beaches down.”

Usually the township has 72 full-time lifeguards, but because of the part-timers, there were 92 this year, he said.

Sometimes lifeguards had to work seven days straight, but in order to do so, they had to be over 18, so that was tricky, too, he said.

Long-time beach captain Donovan Brown was in charge of day-to-day operations this sum mer, with Brick Memorial High School teachers Robbie Brown and Angelina Graham serving as assistant beach captains.

Santaniello estimates that the beaches are about 30 yards narrower this summer than last summer.

“We didn’t get as much sand naturally returned as we usually do - the ocean def initely took some back,” he said.

“I am concerned about going into the winter months because of nor’easters.”

The areas of concern run from Brick Bea ch 3 dow n to 6t h Avenue. T he township engineer and the Department of Public Works is aware and they are planning to take preemptive steps to try and save as much of the beach and dunes as they can, he said.

“They are going to do a small push up and down the area where we feel it’s really bad,” he said. “When I say a push, that means we go down to the water’s edge, and we scrape the sand and push it up top, and we leave that pile until the summer when we spread it out on

the beach if it doesn’t get eaten up by a nor’easter.”

He said the Army Corps of Engineers only allows the township to scrape a couple of inches for the push because “they don’t want you to gouge it out,” but it can be done repeatedly, Santaniello said.

Brick Beach 1 is 150 yards wide, Brick

The self-guided safari experience is very unique, plus, it presents a safe and socially distant way for people to enjoy the animals from the privacy and comfort of their own vehicles. This is a great option for those who aren’t comfortable being around crowds.”

As for staffing, Six Flags actually raised their wages this year to remain competitive with other businesses.

“Hiring has been on par with prior years. Staffing is a year-round process for us, since we operate through all four seasons. While we have various positions available, scare actors can earn $17.50 an hour as their base pay before bonuses (for example). This is up from $15 and hour last season,” Fitzgerald said. “Operating in an outdoor environment during the pandemic has been a plus for team members who don’t feel comfortable working indoors.”

During Labor Day weekend, beaches and boardwalks throughout the Jersey shore were full of visitors and locals.

Karen Carey, an Ocean County resident who frequently visits the Seaside Heights boardwalk, said she’s happy to out with friends and family. Although, she feels that the boardwalk was just as crowded last year as it is this year.

“Actually, last year I was out on the boardwalk all last summer. My daughter has a house here so we’re always in the area. I mean, last summer the boardwalk was packed and almost everything was opened,” Carey said. “To me, this summer

isn’t any different from last summer, because it’s just as crowded as last summer. It is weird to not wear a mask being indoors, but it’s nice to see people.”

In Monmouth County, Commissioner Director Tom Arnone said despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brought to tourism, this summer was indeed busy.

“While final beach revenue numbers are yet to be finalized as many towns charge through September, it is very clear that this summer at the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County was incredibly busy. The beaches, even in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, never really saw a decrease,” Arnone said. “The only thing that may have hindered attendance were the daily capacity limits many towns had in place in 2020. Regardless, the 2020 season had record-breaking beach badge revenue and we anticipate 2021’s summer totals to be on track with another

Beach 2 is 100 yards wide, and Brick Beach 3 is 300 yards wide. There are also about five private beaches between Brick Beach 1 and 3, he said. Curtis Point is also a private Brick beach.

Total revenue from the 2021 beach season is estimated to be around $485,000, which includes the sale of all badges and parking.

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Beach 1 is quieting down after the busy summer. successful season.”

Although many businesses had staffing issues this year, places at the shore were still overflowing with visitors.

“Businesses were busy and restaurants were packed. However, due to staffing shortages seen everywhere in the state, not as many parties could be served since there was not enough coverage. Regardless, restaurants were busy throughout the summer and continue to be busy as we enter the ‘local summer’ season,” Arnone said.

“Visitors and locals alike took precautions and businesses put safety measures in place to keep their patrons safe.”

“I also wanted to take this opportunity to note that the fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Monmouth County.

There’s so much to do from fall festivals to enjoying the beautiful park system. More information about all of the great things to do this fall is available at tourism.visitmonmouth.com.”

─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi The Seaside Heights Boardwalk was packed on Labor Day as visitors enjoyed the nice weather.

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Continued From Page 1 Showalter, and English instructor Ameer Sohrawardy.

Student singer Alfred Parchment sang the national anthem while 63rd Army National Guard Band Warrant Officer One Zachary Appleton and First Sgt. Kencis Kleinschmidt performed “God Bless America.”

Showalter said “we are gathered together today for three reasons, to remember those individuals whose lives were lost on 9/11/2001, to be thankful for the 20,000 individuals who were able to escape the carnage, and to teach the young people born since 2001 about the events on 9/11.”

In respect to the third reason, the work of Josephine O’Grady, Alessia Odato and MaryKate Naples, the winners of the 9-11 Student Writing Competition were showcased during the ceremony.

O’Grady had interviewed a New York City resident who witnessed the horror of the World Trade Tower buildings coming down. “This was a contest sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the English Department of OCC. It was a collaboration writing contest. I was told about it by Dr. Sohrawardy who organized it. I was one of his students.”

“I won the non-fiction category. I asked a person who lived in Manhattan who saw it all from her apartment window. It was interesting. Interviewing someone who actually saw it made me realize that in terms of recovering from it, it was a whole

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The Bay Head resident added that “in terms of the landscape their entire world was being turned upside down. It messes with you mentally and emotionally and psychologically as well. You see it right in your face.”

O’Grady learned she was among the winners in June after her graduation. She is a student at Kean University as a public health major and wants to pursue public policy in graduate school. “Now I understand the attacks with a new depth.”

Student MaryKate Naples was in 5th grade when the events of September 11, 2001 occurred. She wrote a touching and strong worded composition about losing her father who worked in New York City.

In her absence, her composition was read

by Soharawardy. “Unlike our other two winners of the competition. She was alive and had personal recall of the events of 9/11.

Her work was entitled “1618.’”

“There was no hiding from 9/11 it was everywhere and effected everyone,” she wrote. Her paper added that “no one was surprised by the actions (of her father) that morning. Every day he took care of the people around him including strangers or even a hitchhiker. He was the kind of dad who would turn everything into a lesson. He was a humble man and if something needed to be taken care of, he was usually ruthless about it. He ran almost 20 city blocks to the towers as everyone else ran for their lives.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again.

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Letters To The Editor Support Law For Alzheimer’s Care Providing care for an individual living with dementia involves many unique and often challenging elements.

As the caregiver of a spouse that suffered from Alzheimer’s, I understand how complicated it is to navigate this health care maze.

My husband developed younger onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. He had a successful career and was a wonderful person, husband, and father. The disease robbed him of the ability to enjoy our life together, to appreciate his child and grandchildren and experience the joy of seeing them grow, and made him unable to work. Watching him deteriorate from a strong, intelligent, and loving person was truly devastating for us.

The medical profession does not fully understand younger onset of Alzheimer’s/dementia which led to a lot of doctor-hopping and frustration. In addition, the loss of his income created a financial hardship for us.

The cost of care for my husband was beginning to

exceed my income and I was faced with weighing the cost of quitting my job versus the cost of keeping my job. In 2020, caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care valued at nearly $257 billion.

Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in asking Congressman Chris Smith to co-sponsor the bi-partisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act (HR. 2517). The Act would create a path to better dementia care and address shortcomings in the way dementia care is currently delivered. Dementia care management allows people like me to more seamlessly navigate the health care and social support systems, and to obtain more timely access to care. Because comprehensive dementia care has been shown to reduce costs while providing better quality care, this legislation would also call on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a payment structure for dementia care management.

This topic is dear to the heart of people who suffer from, or care for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and we are grateful for Congressman Smith’s continued attention and leadership for Alzheimer’s and Dementia legislation. To learn more about this disease and how you can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s, visit alzimpact.org.

Dian Cucchisi Alzheimer’s Congressional Team Member, NJ 04 Whiting

Memories Of September 11 Live On Are you thinking about the events of September 11th? It was a fateful day in histor y that changed our lives.

We are surrounded by reminders - in addition to memorials and the preservation of some of the steel from the Twin Towers - if you were alive 20 years ago as it unfolded, you have visions in your head.

I know I do. I recall the

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exact minute I saw the first explosion on TV and then minutes later the second explosion. I knew I had old friends, school mates and neighbors working in those towers. As I went to work in Manhattan each day on the ferry, I saw the towers shine in the morning sunlight. As a kid I watched them be built. It was a fascinating sight to watch the world’s tallest buildings under construction.

Take a moment to remember… when airport security was not as serious and tedious as it must be today. How we look over our shoulder when travelling in public places - is that backpack unattended?

If you haven’t been to the site in western PA, take a moment to visit Shanksville and the Flight 93 National Memorial. None of those people deserved what happened to them that day… not the flights into the Twin Towers nor the Pentagon. Regular people doing thei r nor mal thing on an abnormal day.

I will never forget the next day as well - the morning after. The Jersey Shore smelled like smoke. When I went out for the morning paper, it was obvious the wind had blown south. A week later I had to drive north on the Turnpike, and the smoke was still billowing from the site.

Weeks and months later, returning to visit Staten Island, I saw the piles of ruined fire trucks and cars in the Fresh Kills landfill.

Now that we are at the 20th Anniversary, don’t forget you r neig hbor s, friends and fellow citizens

that died that day. And cherish your freedom.

Regina Discenza Forked River

Critical Race Theory Concerns Are Not Conspiracies Editor’s note: This is in response to an editorial written by the news editor pointing out that some people who come to Board of Education meetings are repeating QAnon conspiracies without realizing they are.

Aren’t you supposed to at least pretend that you are a neutral party? The only people, groups, conspiracy theorists that talk about QAnon are radical leftists. The fact that you wrote “QAnon and NBC reported . . .” solidifies exactly where you stand.

I attend School Board meetings, my general knowledge of “QAnon” is that it is some laughable group that does not get taken seriously; I could be wrong. However, I attend School Board meeting because I have three children in the school district and I want to make sure that they are not being manipulated by leftist indoctrination like Critical Race Theory. Call me whatever you want, QAnon, a conspiracy theorist, a whacko . . .. whatever, CRT is evil and divisive. My children are not oppressors and the black students of our community are NOT oppressed. Parents all over the country are hopping mad because we received a front row seat into exactly what our children were being taught in the public school system

during the countless classes that Zoomed into our homes over the last year and a half.

Parents that have to work, live in NJ and homeschool their children don’t have time for nonsense QAnon conspiracy theories, we have real problems.

Jennifer Chinchilla Toms River

Biden Checking Watch Issue Is Performative Outrage Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the backlash President Biden received after photos emerged of him checking his watch during a ceremony for soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

This “checking his watch” story is (expletive deleted). If at any point he might’ve blinked, they would blamed him for closing his eyes and refusing to look at the grieving families.

Remember, these are the same people who were upset that Obama dared to hold a latte.

Dared to wear a tan suit. Dared to play golf or put his feet up on his desk.

They’re a bunch of crybabies who can’t find anything real to be upset about because Joe Biden is actually doing a good job, working every day trying to help Americans.

So instead of covering the lives of those lost, about whom they pretend to care, they use the occasion as an excuse for completely moronic political points. Once again, Republicans and right-wing media disrespect our troops.

Larry Davis Brick

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Holzapfel: Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against Payroll Tax Increases To Fund Unemployment

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (R-10th) are speaking out against Governor Murphy’s plan to replenish the unemployment insurance fund with a $250 million payroll tax hike on employers. The 10th District Legislators are criticizing the Governor for continuing to hurt businesses in the state.

“We are in this mess because of the Governor’s executive orders which delayed the reopening of many businesses and forced hundreds of

thousands of pandemic unemployment claims to be filed,” Senator Holzapfel stated. “Our caucus urged Governor Murphy to divert $6.2 billion in federal American Rescue Plan aid to offset the unemployment payouts, however, our requests were ignored and now our business owners are stuck with the bill.”

On Aug. 13, the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development posted a notice online that employers will have to begin paying a higher payroll tax rate to fund the depleted

unemployment insurance program. According to the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, that tax hike kicks in on Oct. 1.

“This is yet another devastating blow to our business owners who have shut down for months on end, struggled to find staff to fill positions and now they’re being forced to pay another tax,” said Assemblyman McGuckin.

“There’s no doubt that this tax increase will have a ripple effect for years to come and we’ll see many more businesses either leave the state

or close their doors forever.”

“Once again, Governor Murphy is doing his best to drive businesses out of New Jersey and saddle employers with another ridiculous tax increase to pay off massive unemployment debts,” Assemblyman Catalano added.

“The Governor needs to take a hard look at how other states have successfully used their federal relief money to replenish their state’s unemployment insurance program without hurting employers.”

Menendez: Senators Meet With Refugees At Joint Base

JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to meet with Afghan refugees currently sheltering there while they await resettlement.

“I am honored to extend a warm welcome to Afghan families arriving in the United States who have endured immeasurable sacrifice and loss to reach our country,” said Sen. Menendez.

“As the world bears witness to the Taliban’s brutal repression of the Afghan people in real time, it is our solemn responsibility to embrace our nation’s legacy as a bastion of hope for vulnerable and marginalized individuals fleeing this humanitarian crisis. I’m incredibly proud

to see New Jersey continue that proud history by welcoming Afghan refugees arriving on US shores and am grateful to the airmen and women who have stood up and helped during this process. Robust resettlement efforts, particularly of those Afghans who risked their lives and the lives of their family members in support of our nation, are not only crucial to refugees’ safety, but also a point of pride, a reflection of our fundamental values, a boost to our communities & a service to our nation’s strategic & humanitarian interests.”

“Throughout history, America has been a refuge for individuals fleeing war, persecution, and oppression. America must continue to shine as a beacon of light and hope for those most in need,” said Sen. Booker. “I was moved to meet with and hear the courageous stories of Afghan refugees, many of whom aided our

country and our armed forces over the past 20 years. I also want to express my gratitude to the brave men and women who helped evacuate Americans and Afghans in harm’s way, and to Fort Dix and the State of New Jersey for providing shelter to thousands of refugees, and for helping to resettle Afghan families.

We proudly welcome our Afghan brothers and sisters with open arms and remain committed to supporting them as they become a part of our great state and nation.”

JBMDL, which began accepting Afghan refugees on August 25th, rapidly worked to increase their capabilities to shelter up to 10,000 refugees as part of a nationwide effort to increase refugee capacity at military bases across the country. JBMDL is currently sheltering 9,000 refugees who fondly refer to the base as “Liberty Village.”

JBMDL is one of four U.S. military facilities

designated to house Afghan refugees due its capacity and the region’s ability to support them. The other bases are located in Wisconsin, Texas and Virginia. JBMDL previously sheltered about 4,000 Yugoslavian refugees in 1999.

While at JBMDL the senators toured the living facilities, medical screening facility, and dining facility and met with Maj. Gen. Mark D. Camerer, Commander of the Air Force Expeditionary Center, which is headquartered at JBMDL. Last month, Sen. Menendez led his colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to take swift, robust action to protect and support Afghan women leaders in the wake of the Taliban takeover in the country. The senator also applauded partner nations for hosting Afghan refugees seeking safe haven in the United States.

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is indeed hiding something.”

While Odato’s composition concerned a fictional story of a young couple planning their wedding around the time of 9/11, the impact of her story was felt by the audience.

The story concerned the death of a man who told his fiancé who also worked at the WTC, to stay home that day and take a day off to focus on the planning of their wedding. He went to work and died as a result of the attack.

The names of those Ocean County residents who died on 9/11 were read toward the close of the event. The 63rd Army National Guard concluded the ceremony with a performance of “Amazing Grace.”

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She wrote that her father forced his way into the building and convinced the chief into letting him into the lobby. The chief called him the elevator man and he did whatever he could to free the people who were trapped in the most complex elevator system at the time.

Naples learned months later, in January 2002 that her father was truly gone when his remains were found. Her writing added a strong call for the U.S. government to release information about an FBI investigation concerning links to Saudi Arabia funding the terrorist effort. “Now I find our government

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Continued From Page 1 any corrections the owners make - would determine the future of the school’s use, but the court did not shut the school down permanently.

“It is illegal, they have not filed any applications to change the use from a place of assembly - a temple - to a school,” said Mayor John G. Ducey recently when he gave an update on the situation. He went on to explain that there are fire codes and traffic laws that are not being followed that are putting the students at risk.

Recently, township residents have been asking on social media why the township has not closed the school down after the new use became known.

“A town can’t just go in and padlock a door - you need permission,” the mayor said.

“The Ocean County Health Department may be able to do that for restaurants, but never the town.”

The only way the school could be shut down is by the County Sheriff through a judge’s order, which is why the township filed a lawsuit against CKY in August and asked for an emergent hearing.

Meanwhile, the township Code Enforcement has a Cease and Desist order against the school, which says they must shut down and if they don’t, they will be fined up to $2,000 a day.

CKY has ignored the order, Mayor Ducey said.

A Change of Use application must be submitted and is needed for a variety of reasons, the mayor explained.

“There’s school buses that are coming there; there’s sight distances problems; there are queuing problems - if a number of buses come at the same time, together with vehicles; there’s turning radii involved with the buses if there’s cars or vans that are coming up as well,” he said. “There’s got to be a system for that, how to do that properly.”

A school must adhere to the fire subcode, and currently there is a lack of prevention and suppression systems, cooking suppression systems and more, he said.

The owner is in violation of fuel gas codes.

There are no fire extinguishers or carbon monoxide detectors. There are open junction boxes, egress violations and more, Mayor Ducey said.

“All that is happening out there, so the judge is aware, everything’s been filed with the court,” he said. “We’re waiting for the emergent hearing when the judge will be looking at all this.”

Two houses, 91 Hendrickson Avenue and 226 Van Zile Road are allegedly being used as boarding houses for CKY students.

The former has been issued violations by the Code Enforcement officer for overcrowding, which carries fines of up to $2,000 a day. The latter is under investigation for not having a Certificate of Occupancy, which is subject to penalties of $2,000 a day.

“These three properties, as every other property in Brick, are treated exactly the same.

There’s no difference,” Mayor Ducey said.

“It doesn’t matter who people are, who they aren’t, all of our properties and property code violations go through the same process, and that’s what we are going forward with.

In order to change the use, the owner must file an application with the township Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, which would be followed by a public meeting, he explained.

During the meeting, there would be testimony from various experts, such as architects, engineers, traffic experts, land use experts and others, depending on the application.

When the testimony is complete, members of the public can make comments or question the experts before the Board makes a decision on the application.

“The new owners are not only not following the rules, but they are just throwing it in everybody’s faces,” he added.

Despite the Cease and Desist order, the school continues to operate, which risks the safety of everyone in the building, he said.

-Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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BRICK – On September 3, members of the Brick Township Police Department EMS provided CPR training for the Brick Township School District’s preschool

─Photo courtesy Brick Police EMS teachers. They practiced adult, child and infant CPR and how to relieve choking as well as briefly covering the use of first aid equipment ready at the schools.

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – Township Police released a list of arrests made by the Street Crimes Enforcement patrol that included DWIs, drug use, and resisting arrest.

On August 26, detectives spotted Jason Feliciano, 34, of Brick, driving a vehicle. The detectives knew Feliciano and pulled him over for an outstanding warrant. Police said he had on him a prescription bottle filled with urine which is suspected to be used to foil drug tests.

While arresting him, Clifton Tancemore, 38, of Brick approached the officers. He, too, had outstanding warrants. Police said Tancemore resisted efforts to arrest him.

Feliciano was charged with Contempt of Court, Possession of a Device Used to Defraud Administration of a Drug Test, and Driving While Suspended. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

Tancemore was charged with Contempt of Court and Resisting Arrest. He was released on a summons.

At 2:30 a.m. on September 7, police pulled over a car driving in the oncoming lane. Coffii Assogbahou, 42, of Hamilton, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other

motor vehicle offenses.

On September 8 at 6 p.m., detectives said they watched what appeared to be a drug deal in the parking lot of the Route 88 Wal-Mart.

A nearby officer pulled over the suspect, who allegedly threw a black bag and glass pipe out the window. These items were found to have cocaine and heroin packaged for sale.

When the driver’s vehicle was searched, they found an EBT card belonging to a deceased person that the driver had apparently used to buy groceries.

The driver, Michael Havekost, 51, of Wall, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) with Intent to Distribute, 4 counts of Possession of a CDS, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Havekost was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

The passenger, Nelson Rodriguez (45 years old from Toms River) was charged with Possession of a CDS with Intent to Distribute, 4 counts of Possession of a CDS, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes (a knife found on his person), and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

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Postings on social media and BTV Facebook Event Page for the sale Inclusion in Township’s weekly email newsletter (over 8,000 subscribers) Inclusion on a map created for the event Register by visiting the Clerk’s Office, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, or by downloading a form on the Township Website. The deadline to register is October 1.

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PRINCETON – Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of COVID hospitalizations.

Nearly three in every four patients hospitalized with COVID, or 73.3 percent, had not received a single dose of the vaccine, according to data reported by N.J. hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal. A new bulletin from NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation provides a snapshot view of data from August 31, as reported by hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal.

The full breakdown of the vaccination status of hospitalized COVID patients shows: • 73.3 percent are not vaccinated • 23.7 percent are fully vaccinated • 3 percent are partially vaccinated.

With nearly 5.6 million fully vaccinated individuals in New Jersey and 2.7 million still unvaccinated, the roughly 265 vaccinated patients and 730 unvaccinated patients this August equate to a hospitalization rate of 4.33 per 100,000 for the fully vaccinated and 26.33 per 100,000 for the unvaccinated. All told, the unvaccinated are nearly 6 times more vulnerable to serious COVID illness that lands them in a hospital bed.

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Just eight weeks ago, New Jersey marked an all-pandemic low of 267 hospitalized COVID patients on July 2.

That number has climbed with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant; on August 26, N.J. hospitals again surpassed the milestone of 1,000 COVID patients in their care, and the number continues to rise, standing at 1,065 on September 1.

NJHA also analyzed COVID hospitalizations and vaccination by age. Recent weeks have seen the number of pediatric cases in New Jersey rise as a proportion of total COVID hospitalizations from 1.13 percent in the first three months of 2021 to 1.93 percent by the end of June.

Among ages 0-17, 76.9 percent of those hospitalized with COVID are not vaccinated, compared with 23.1 percent who are fully vaccinated. Those numbers reflect that vaccination is available beginning at age 12 under an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. There is no vaccination available for ages 0-12 at this time.

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Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Meetings Announced

TOMS RIVER – Do you enjoy civil war histor y? Do you want to lear n more? T he Jer sey Shore Civ il Wa r Rou nd Ta ble me e t s on t he s e c ond Wednesday of each month, from September through June, on the Campus of Ocean County College (Bartlett Hall).

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2021 Borough Fall Fest

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Borough Fall Fest for 2021 subject to future guidance from the CDC and local officials.

(Should they be so advised by the CDC and local officials, Fall Fest may potentially be delayed or cancelled.) This event will be held on September 25 from 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

There will be food, markets, maze, corn hole, beer & wine garden and live music. They are requesting applications from food and festival market vendors who wish to participate in this town event. Applications are first come, first serve and they will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application. Visit pointpleasantchamber.com to fill out on application.

Brick Recreation Golf Tournament

BRICK – The Brick Recreation Department will be holding a Golf Tournament on October 18 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.

Proceeds from the tournament are used to support the Recreation Department in their mission to provide exceptional programs and events to the community. Entry fee is $175 per golfer or $700 for foursome.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at 732-262-1076.

Brick Elks Lodge Breakfast Event

BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge 2151, located at 2491 Hooper Ave. in Brick will be having a breakfast event cooked-to-order on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will be offering sandwiches, platters and sides.

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formal discussion group of all ages, occupations and experience levels.

At each monthly meeting, they enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars or other noted experts in Civil War history. Come see what they’re all about.

If you should decide to join the group, membership dues are $25 per year.

These dues help pay for the monthly speakers.

September 8 – Professor Charles Cebula will present: “The Telegraph as a Military Innovation” October 13 – Paul Bretzger will discuss his book: “Observing Hancock at

Gettysburg: The General’s Leadership Through Eyewitness Accounts” November 10 – Mike Jessberger will present: “Civil War Medicine” For more information, stop by and enjoy the next meeting or visit their website at: jscwrt.com.

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

7 Medications Have Interesting Off-Label Uses

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Medications aren’t always used for what they were intended for. Many drugs are FDA approved for one condition, but later on, after use on the mass population, new valuable uses are found for the same drug. Since it takes time and money to bring a drug to full FDA-approved status, the medications are simply ordered by physicians and other prescribing practitioners for what’s called an “off-label” use.

Physicians are most apt to prescribe off-label medications for children, or for patients facing life-threatening or terminal disorders. To give you an example of other off-label uses, take a look at these popular medications and their traditional approved use, as well as their off-label use. It’s interesting!

Ambien® (Zolpidem). America’s favorite sleeper! This medication is approved and indicated for insomnia, but it has an off-label use that some doctor’s know about. It minimizes jet lag when you fly to another time zone and you take it on the long overnight flight.

Glucophage® (Metformin). This is a block buster medication traditionally used to reduce blood sugar in people who have Type 2 diabetes. As for its off-label uses, it could help PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms.

Neurontin® (Gabapentin). Used conventionally for neuropathic pain, this drug has an off-label use for bipolar disorder, as well as restless legs syndrome.

Minipress® (Prazosin). This medication

is used to control high blood pressure, but off-label it is prescribed to help with nightmares that are associated with PTSD. Pamelor® (Nortriptyline). Nortriptyline is FDA approved and indicated for depression. This antidepressant is frequently prescribed for neuropathy, and to help people stop smoking.

Risperdal® (Risperidone). This is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia or acute manic phases of bipolar disorder.

It has an off-label use for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as well as symptoms of autism and Tourette’s syndrome.

Pepcid® (Famotidine). This is a commonly used medication for heartburn and reflux, and it’s sold over-the-counter in the United States. When it comes to off-label uses, famotidine is prescribed to reduce gastritis symptoms associated with non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

The list of off-label uses above is the tip of the iceberg. This phenomena is fascinating and it clearly demonstrates the importance of utilizing unapproved drugs to help with conditions that don’t respond to traditional remedies. Using a drug for its off-label use may spawn ethical question for some of you.

In other words, would you be afraid of taking medications that are not FDA-approved?

Or would this concern be minimized if your pain level was high enough to try it, for example? It’s a discussion to have with your own practitioner. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you. Please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work.

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Two-Car Collision Caused By Drunk Driver

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A two-car collision caused by a drunk driver resulted in several injuries at a Drum Point Road intersection, police said.

The crash occurred on September 4 around 8 p.m. at the corner of Drum Point and Mandalay Road.

According to police, Tyler Pratt, 23, of Bud Lake, was heading west on Drum Point Road when he crashed into another

car that was trying to make a left turn onto Mandalay Road from Drum Point.

Pratt hit the rear passenger side of the other driver’s Infinity, causing it to spin out and hit an unoccupied car that was parked in the Bayside Auto parking lot.

Pratt’s car continued down Drum Point Road, crashing into several street signs and a utility pole. As a result, the force of impact cut the pole in half and power lines went down, police said.

Brick Fire Departments 21 and 22 responded to assist with safety as JCP&L repaired the utility pole and lines. Traffic Safety Officer Dan Fogarty and ID Detective Brian Williams responded to investigate the crash.

The driver of the Infinity, Lynnea Prunkl, 79, of Brick, and the passenger, Fay Novoshelski, 78, of Brick, were both brought to Ocean Medical Center for injuries such as pain to their chest, neck and along the

right side of their bodies.

Police discovered that Pratt was intoxicated and arrested him for drunk driving. He was also brought to Ocean Medical Center for injuries to his face.

At this time, the investigation is still ongoing by Traffic Safety Officer Dan Fogarty of the Brick Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information pertaining to the crash is asked to contact Fogarty at 732-262-1141.

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Photo Of The Week

This busy bee was seen recently hard at work at the Jersey Shore. As the warm weather leaves and the cold temps develop, we won’t see too many of them again until next year. (Photo by Denise Maynard)

OC Artists Guild To Host Artisan Market ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild is thrilled to offer an Indoor/ Outdoor Artisan Market on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists will be lining the street and beautiful property selling paintings, jewelry, hand-made soap, sea glass art, photography, garden art and much more!

Enjoy the Victorian Porch with beautiful views of the Toms River. Inside the building are three galleries of art to view. They look forward to reconnecting with friends and

meeting new visitors to showcase all that Ocean County Artist Guild has to offer.

Ocean County Artists’ Guild is open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. The first floor of the building is ADA-accessible.

For information about the non-profit Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s Events, art classes, workshops, to volunteer or make a donation, visit ocartistsguild.org/events#market for specific event details. Call 732-270-3111 or email us at info@ocartistsguild.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Brick Petty Officer Serves On Navy’s Newest Amphibious Assault Ship

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Brick native Petty Officer 2nd Class Cortney Jones, who joined the Navy six years ago, will now serve as a master-at-arms aboard USS Tripoli.

Jones graduated from Brick Township High School in 2010, and today she uses the same skills and values learned in Brick to succeed in the military.

“I wanted to see the world and do something different,” Jones said. “I grew up quickly which helps me now because I can relate to the younger sailors and help them grow.”

The USS Tripoli incorporates key components to provide the f leet with a more aviation-centric platform. The design features an enlarged hangar deck, aviation maintenance facilities realignment and expansion, a significant increase in available stowage for parts and support equipment, and increased aviation fuel capacity.

“The sailors aboard this ship have been given an enormous task - get this ship ready,” Capt. John Kiefaber, USS Tripoli’s executive officer, said. “They brought this ship to life in the midst of a pandemic and continued to operate it safely and effectively, rising to every occasion. I couldn’t be more proud.”

Serving in the Navy, Jones is responsible for taking on a new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“We maintain security on the seas and make sure we can deliver forces and support wherever needed,” Jones said.

Since more than 90 percent of all trade travels by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic is carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean f loor, Navy officials indicate that the prosperity and security of the United States is linked to a strong and ready Navy.

Four priorities will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, capabilities and capacity, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday.

“For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life,” Gilday said. “The decisions and investments we make this decade will set the maritime balance of power for the rest of this century. We can accept nothing less than success.”

“I’m proud of advancing to second class

and earning my enlisted surface warfare qualification,” Jones said.

Jones as well as other sailors will continue to train and perform the missions they are tasked with, and take pride in serving their country.

“For me, serving in the Navy is about following in my grandfathers’ footsteps,” Jones said. “One of mine served in World War II and the other in Vietnam. I wanted to help preserve what they fought so hard for.”

─Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Hawthorne

Lake Riviera Middle School Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 BRICK – “For each generation there are seminal historical events that are never forgotten and shape the lives of American citizens forever” ~ Mr. Kevin Campbell, Principal of Lake Riviera Middle School.

On Friday morning September 10, 2021 the students and staff of Lake Riviera Middle School came together wearing red, white, and blue to remember September 11, 2001.

They stood in unity, forming the letters: U S - A, to commemorate those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events. Mason Jacobs, LRMS Student Council President, led the students, staff, and First Responders in the Pledge of Allegiance as the American Flag billowed in the wind from the top of the Laurelton Fire Department Truck. This was followed by a truly amazing and heart stopping rendition of the National Anthem

by LRMS 8th Grader and Public Relations Officer for the NJHS, Kylie Stainton.

Mr. Campbell, Principal of Lake Riviera Middle School, continued the remembrance ceremony by sharing a moment in history

that impacted the country and local area.

He stated, “We are here today to not only commemorate the anniversary of 9-11, but to honor the pledge to never forget. Part of our pledge to never forget is to always honor the courage of first responders.”

As a tribute to all first responders who bravely risk their lives every day, the Brick Township Police Department, Brick Township EMS, and the Laurelton Fire Department were recognized during the ceremony. Ms. Susan McNamara, the Director of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, led a moment of silence and spoke about the importance of coming together in unity to overcome adversity. Ms. McNamara was the Principal of Lake Riviera Middle School on September 11, 2001.

Truly moved and honored to be present at this 20th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 was Dr. Thomas Farrell, Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Daisy Haffner, BOE Member, Dr. Alyce Anderson, Director of Curriculum, and Curriculum Supervisors,

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would like to thank all those involved in the planning and participation in the ceremony.

Never forget.

─Photo courtesy Brick Township School District

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Oh No, Not DRY Turkey!

Dear Joel, My daughter-in-law is a terrible cook.

She announced that she wants to do Thanksgiving this year, and we all just looked at each other. So how do we tell her we only need one turkey in the kitchen?

Answer: Have an early Thanksgiving! Schedule a dry run for late October or early November and tell her that good cooks practice just like athletes. Maybe when she sees how much work goes into it, she’ll change her mind. If not, ask

e ve r yo n e t o share a recipe to help her out.

Maybe they can even bring a dish since it will be her first time.

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Downtown Dance Academy: Newest Addition To Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month.

The Ocean County Mall announced that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense.

Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child feel special while teaching the art of dance, fitness, self-esteem and the joy of

movement. The Toms River based studio offers various classes on styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro and more.

In addition to Downtown Dance Academy, the Ocean County Mall has announced two other stores and services opening soon: a Windsor Fashions store that sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories; and a Sola Salons which offers turnkey, move in ready salon studios and services.

For a full list of stores, visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else.

The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to

you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect.

It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years!

You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 18 - sept 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pull out the list of things you were going to “think about later,” as you now have the imagination to visualize results. Expect to enjoy smooth sailing with both relationships and finances in the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be a live wire whether you’re entertaining a romantic partner or mingling in a crowd. However, in the upcoming week, your serious obligations could interfere with your freedom to socialize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t explain, don’t complain. A brief period of misunderstandings may put relationships in a tailspin early this week. This should pass, and then you’ll have an opportunity to share your affections.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t be a wallflower in the week ahead. Enjoy working with talented, imaginative people. If you don’t immediately receive the warm responses you expect from loved ones, be patient and take time for self-care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push past discouragement. Take any doubts and concerns seriously before they trip you up. You may suspect that someone is envious of you, but in the week ahead, you may have a chance to win them over to your side.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone has strong powers of empathy. If they don’t get it, explain it to them. In the week ahead, think for yourself rather than going along with the crowd. By midweek you may be empowered to put plans into motion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Drum up

support from friends and promote your dreams in the week to come. Someone is likely to provide the helping hand you need to get projects off the ground. Don’t waste time debating the fine points.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ignore an itch to adjust plans. Someone close may want the freedom to do their own thing, so relax and avoid placing restraints on loved ones. The grapevine might be buzzing about you in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embrace inspiration. You may be motivated by material ambitions and can achieve financial security through hard work. Promises and agreements that are too easy to attain may not go as planned in the first half of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your ego in check and give yourself plenty of self-validation. Your sterling work ethic is what will gain the most attention in the week ahead.

Ignoring social activities and pleasantries can create problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Out with the old and in with the new. Old conditions and friendships could fall apart due to differences of opinion or dissimilar political views. Avoid making important financial decisions or promises early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An internal tug-of-war may leak out and affect your relationships as the week begins. Human inconsistencies are a symptom of human nature, so keep your expectations realistic. A partner’s well-meant advice is worth hearing.

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YOU’LL LOVE THESE SWEET AND SAVORY ROASTED CARROTS A WHOLE BUNCH!

By America’s Test Kitchen

Coo k i n g w h o l e ca r r o t s r e quires only a tiny bit of prep ( just peel and go!), but they take longer to cook through than smaller chopped carrots, e s pe ci al l y on t h ei r t h i ck e r ends.

I f y o u r oa st w h o l e ca r r o t s uncov ered, the dr y heat inside your oven will turn the car rots’ outsides dr y and leathery before the insides are tender and cooked through.

Plus, the spices on the outside of the carrots w ill burn and taste bitter. The solution? A two-step cooking technique.

Step 1: Steam Carrots contain a lot of water.

When the carrots heat up in the oven, some of that water turns to steam. Covering the baking sheet tightly with foil traps the steam and the moist heat helps the carrots cook evenly -- and won’t dr y them out.

Step 2: Brown Removing the aluminum foil after 15 minutes lets the steam escape and dries the outside of the carrots a little bit. Once the surface of the carrots is dr y, it starts to turn golden brow n in the hot oven, creating lots of new (delicious!) flavor molecules.

SPICE-ROASTED CARROTS Ser ves 4

1 1/2 pounds medium carrots with tops 2 t ab l e s poon s ex t r a -v i r g i n olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon gr ound cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder P i n ch ca y e n n e pe p pe r ( op tional) 1 tablespoon chopped f resh carrot tops, cilantro, mint or parsley (optional) 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet w ith aluminum foil.

2. Trim green tops from carrots, leav ing about 1 inch of gr eens attached; set gr eens aside and save for garnish or another use. Peel carrots and transfer to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

3. In a small bowl, combine oil, salt, paprika, pepper, cinnamon, garlic pow der and cayenne (if using). Stir mixture until combined.

4. Drizzle oil mixture over carrots. Use your hands to toss and r ub car rots until ev enly coated. Spread carrots into an even layer on the baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.

5. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.

Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Remove foil. Use tongs to flip carrots over.

6. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue to roast, uncovered, until the thick ends of the carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let carrots cool for 5 minutes.

7. Transfer carrots to a ser ving platter. Sprinkle with chopped carrot tops or herbs (if using).

Ser ve.

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