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Torch Used For Weeding Destroys Homes

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─Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The fire spread quickly due to high winds. The Silverton Fire Company fought the blaze from the lagoon.

By Judy that destroyed two waSmestad-Nunn terfront homes on Bay BRICK - The Chief Way on September 27. of Brick Bureau of Fire The occupant had Safety Kevin C. Batzel used a hand-held prosaid they have complet- pane torch used to burn ed their investigation weeds and debris along into an afternoon fire the base of the house

which started the blaze.

“That’s our determination,” Batzel said in an October 4 phone interview. “The female occupant of the house per iodically clea ns weeds from her yard

Hope Sheds Light Walk Returns For 8th Annual Event

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – After a year’s absence, walkers donning bright, uplifting yellow shirts returned to the borough boardwalk for the 8th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk.

The annual two-mile walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk is a fundrais-

ing effort to benefit HOPE Sheds Light, a non-profit agency that helps those with addiction and also aids their families.

The walk showcased resources for family members and friends impacted by substance use disorder, and included several speakers who shared their story of

addiction and regaining their hope to live.

A Tree of HOPE was also present along with various vendors, a raffle and banners featuring the faces and names of those who have passed and had struggled with addiction.

Last year’s fundraiser (Hope - See Page 16)

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with a handheld landscaper torch and burns the weeds.”

On the day of the fire, there were 18 to 20 mph wind gusts when the homeowner started (Fire - See Page 4)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A new mixed-use, two-structure development to be constructed at 251 Drum Point Road was unanimously approved by the township Planning Board during their September meeting.

The applicant, Kenneth Beck, plans to build a 5,000 square-foot pole barn at the rear of the site to be used as a contractor’s warehouse and equipment storage.

A pole barn is the traditional name for a large structure with no basement, a high ceiling and wide-open spaces.

The second building, a two-story structure with a 2,500 square-foot footprint, will have a small office on the first floor, and the remainder would be two residential units.

Drum Point Road, Mantoloking Road and Herbertsville Road are in the Village Zone (VZ), established by ordinance in 2018 to encourage mixed use development by combining commercial and residential use.

The VZ also protects the township from high-density residential development while providing a means to improve businesses.

“It is anticipated that the office and contractor building will be accessory to each other so that the operation will be run in the (Road - See Page 5)

Ocean Medical Center Adds “University” To Its Name

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Long-time locals might still call it “Brick Hospital,” although it had been Ocean Medical Center for some time. Now, it will be known as Ocean University Medical Center.

The change became effective on October 1 and with the new name, comes a new logo. Hackensack Merid-

ian Health President and Chief Hospital Executive Jason Kreitner told Jersey Shore Online.com “This is indeed a proud moment in the history of Ocean Medical Center which has had several name changes over the years.”

Kreitner explained the process of becoming an academic hospital. “It really

started six or seven years ago and Ocean was looking into what was happening across the country and really getting involved in academics. Ocean Medical Center has grown tremendously in the last decade.

We thought the time was right and we were prime for getting into academic (University - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 burning weeds at the front of the house.

She moved in a clockwise position to the back of the house, which is where the fire started, he said.

“She was working on the opposite side of the house and was not aware that the fire had started in that area,” Batzel said. “A passerby had advised her that her house was on fire and she indicated ‘no, no, no, it’s just smoke from my torch, I’m just burning weeds,’ and didn’t know her house was on fire.”

But by that time, her house and the house next door, which are only separated by 10 or 12 feet, was also on fire, Batzel said. The fire started near the deck of 31 Bay Way, but after the deck burned it extended up the siding and spread quickly to the roof.

The house was occupied by a couple who are in their 70s, and the house next door, 29 Bay Way, was being used as a summer house and was unoccupied, he said.

“Firefighters arrived within four minutes and encountered a heavily involved main

structure and exposure [neighboring] structure, so that’s why it was upgraded immediately, en route, because they could see the black smoke,” Batzel said.

Both homes had vinyl siding, which burns almost like gasoline - it burns very quickly and it’s extremely flammable, he said.

Normal procedure is the initial dispatch goes out to Fire District #1. Once additional calls came in from other people, it was instantly upgraded to a third alarm fire by the responding chief, which brought in the additional two fire companies, Batzel explained.

Brick firefighters were assisted by firefighters from Silverton, Ocean Beach, Point Pleasant Boro, Point Pleasant Beach, Lakewood, Jackson Township and by the Ocean County Fire Coordinator.

Both Silverton and Ocean Beach deployed their fire boats to help fight the blaze.

“The fire companies did a fantastic job, considering the conditions,” he said. “They responded very quickly and they kept damage to a minimum, because there were embers flying all over the place.”

Batzel said the bureau cautions people from throwing cinders or ashes into their

garbage cans, burning open pits. He said any type of open flame needs to be closely monitored and supervised and not done under high wind conditions.

During the September 27 Council Meeting, Mayor John G. Ducey thanked the township firefighters for their response to the fire.

“Our volunteer fire [department] did an unbelievable job with getting it out,” he said. “It was an inferno, and luckily only two houses were lost.”

No residents were injured in the blaze.

One firefighter who was injured has since recovered, the mayor said.

“A couple of other houses had some damage, like siding that melted and things like that, but thank you to the volunteer firefighters, men and women,” he said.

“Because of the wind, that thing could have just kept going down, every single house on that street could have been gone, if it wasn’t for the volunteer fire and police who were taking control of the situation and making sure everybody was safe and keeping people away from the structures on the water and on the street,” Mayor Ducey said. “Thank you to everyone involved with that.”

Join The Woman’s Club Of Brick

BRICK – The Woman’s Club of Brick has been very active in the community since 1936 and is affiliated with the NJSFWC. This year they have donated hats and gloves to preschool children in the community as well as donations to local food banks. Scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors as well as donations to families in need.

The State slogan for 2020-2021 is “Let Our Voices Soar.” The state projects include Operation Chillout and Operation Yellow Ribbon. Both these projects help those in need and veterans at home and abroad.

Membership is open to open to anyone in town or in the surrounding communities who is interested in becoming involved in an organization that helps others.

If you are interested in serving the community and becoming a member call Janice at 732-714-6247. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.

Point Boro EMS Seeking New Volunteers

POINT PLEASANT – Point Boro EMS is currently seeking energetic and motivated volunteers. Be a part of the ESU team, go to specialized training and engage in your community by coming to public events. No experience is necessary and they provide the training.

Give back to your community! No matter your skill set or background, the agency will provide you the skills and equipment to thrive.

To apply go to Squad35.org/join or for more information about the volunteer agency email ChiefSquad35@outlook. com.

Borough Of Point Pleasant Celebrates 100th Birthday POINT PLEASANT – Although their 100th Birthday was in May of 2020, due to the pandemic, they couldn’t celebrate together. The Borough of Point Pleasant will make up for this on October 16 for a belated centennial celebration!

Come join for fun filled day celebrating everything that makes the Boro such a special place. There will be fireworks, live bands, beer garden and more. The event starts at 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

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Continued From Page 1 office and the pole barn will be used specifically for vehicle storage in the evening, equipment storage, and any surplus material they’ve accumulated as part of the business, and occasionally a little bit of fabrication,” said the applicant’s engineer Frank Baer.

“This has been an issue in the township for many, many years - equipment stored outside for businesses and residences,” he said. “The garage provides for better aesthetics because materials and equipment

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Continued From Page 1 education with our medical students, residents and looking at our patients’ needs.”

He added, “we ended up going on that journey and apply to programs to get top medical students and it has truly been phenomenal. We are in our fourth year of training our own residents as part of Ocean Medical Center’s academic program.”

Residents are physicians who have graduated from medical school with an education in a variety of types of medicine and are now focusing more on specialized knowledge and experience to specific disciplines.

Kreitner said the move has made the hospital more of a “teaching organization.” As to the areas that residents will be specializing in, he added that decision was based on a community needs assessment.

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Most contractor activity would take place in the rear of the building, Baer said.

No variances are needed for setbacks, area and other zoning requirements since the project is compliant, the engineer said, but a variance is needed for parking since 43 spaces are required and 13 are proposed.

Baer said that only two parking spaces were needed for each apartment and four spaces were needed for the owner and employees.

“13 spaces are more than efficient, otherwise you create a sea of asphalt that won’t

be used,” he said.

There would be a gravel parking lot and a gravel area between the two buildings that is designed for parking, but would also promote some stormwater absorption since it would not be totally impervious, the engineer said.

The plan calls for a series of inlets to collect stormwater, filter it and infiltrate it into surrounding soils, he explained.

The mixed use development is beneficial because it promotes a residential component for the township while providing 24 hour security since there would be people living onsite, protecting the facilities in and around

themselves, Baer said.

The lot has 100 feet on the south side of Drum Point Road and is approximately 28,300 square feet and an average depth of 310 feet. It is located 150 feet east of Circle Drive.

During public comment, Victor Vennettilli, whose property abuts the rear of the project, said he was concerned about flooding.

“How much water will this contain so it does not flow onto my property?” he asked.

Baer said that the storm water management on the property is designed for a 100-year storm.

“Among those needs was greater emphasis on mental health. “The world is facing the challenges of psychiatry for mental health and we have 28 psychiatry residents that will rotate with our crisis unit and across the network. It is really based on the need,” Kreitner added.

“We have 90 residents as of today across five programs that are family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry and we have what is called a transitional year which is when a medical student who is unsure of their specialization. It is a unique program and we have 12 students that will rotate their time and spend time in the OR (operating room), radiology, and other areas so they can get that one-year sense of what they want to specialize in,” Kreitner added.

All of the residency programs are led by nationally recognized leaders in their fields who are affiliated with Hackensack Merid-

ian School of Medicine, the only private medical school in New Jersey.

“The new name represents our dedicated efforts and commitment to quality and patient safety combined with a vision for developing medical education programs that expose future physicians, nurses and clinicians to the latest innovations in medicine,” he said.

Recent facility investments include a 36 private-bed medical surgical floor, a 44,300-square-foot emergency department, and a comprehensive cancer center.

With the completion of the $19.5M Heart and Vascular Center, Ocean University Medical Center will become one of the nation’s most advanced interventional catheterization and vascular laboratories for heart and vascular diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Kenneth N. Sable, who serves as the regional president, southern market for

Hackensack Meridian Health, said the announcement “recognizes Ocean Medical Center’s exceptional growth as an advanced care hospital that has evolved into a university teaching hospital by building on its medical, nursing and clinical educational programs.”

“We are very proud to honor the important contributions that Ocean Medical Center makes in New Jersey to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and educate the next generation of physicians, nurses and health care professionals who will advance the delivery of care to our communities,” Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health said.

He added, “Ocean Medical Center has a longstanding reputation of providing high-performing care, with excellent patient quality indicators and continues to build its teaching programs in clinical and professional specialties.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

Editorial Signs Of The Times It’s that time of year again. As summer gives way to autumn, we start to see some familiar signs and I mean that literally.

In September, you’ll see the white and blue signs featuring a dancer for the annual Greek Festival hosted by St. Barbara’s Church in Toms River which is a popular fall event. On the other end of the county, you’ll see signs promoting the yearly Lakewood Renaissance Faire. That is another popular September event that draws a crowd and provides great family fun for those in Ocean County and beyond.

We are coming on the time for other signage, as candidates for council, mayor, school board, and state and county offices will soon start to pop up all over the public roadways.

Some of the same signs are lined up along a particular patch of land and I often wonder if that is just a waste of signs. Will eight signs with the same message really convince me to vote for that candidate more than simply the first one I see? You can only vote once.

Most of the signs are decked out in varying shades of red, white and blue but you do get the occasional green, purple and yellow signs that stand out a bit more.

Last year’s presidential race was a free for all with banners, flags, bumper stickers and signs showing up on homes, front lawns, vacant lots and let’s not forget the rallies that happened on the roads, sea and boardwalks. This year is a gubernatorial race but I’m not sure if it will bring as much excitement.

Signs are one thing, and most usually vanish within a few weeks from Election Day but it is also the season to start seeing political bumper stickers as well.

Driving around Ocean and Monmouth counties it isn’t too surprising to spot a vehicle with an Obama for President sticker, Trump 2020 or even Trump 2024. I’ve always wondered why a piece of plastic stuck to the back end of my car would persuade someone to vote for a candidate?

It seems to date the car – the older the sticker, the older the car. And the usefulness of the sticker is limited to just a few weeks. At least with signs, you can take them down. But when it comes to bumper stickers, they are stuck on for the long run. I’d rather have bumper stickers that have something amusing on them instead – those don’t get old as quickly. If they can cover a scratch on the bumper so much the better.

As to flags I think those that featured expletives cross a line of free speech and says more about the flag bearer than the candidate who it criticizes.

It is truly American to express your views, even to express them loudly, but is a flag that curses out a political figure truly needed on one’s front lawn?

It’s been said that we live in politically polarized times where expression comes with emotion and not always with facts or research. It’s bad enough that this is commonplace in social media, can we at least keep such crude expressions off our front porch?

Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor

Blame Mask Mandates On People Who Don’t Take Virus Seriously One thing we love to do is assign blame, don’t we?

If there’s a problem, we’re sure to find a scapegoat.

That way, we feel like we’re fighting something. The war on drugs. The war on poverty. We like to fight, and we always need a villain to fight.

But the people on TV have us fighting among ourselves.

I’ve seen a lot of people misplacing blame. They blame teachers for having the audacity of not wanting to get sick or getting their students sick. They blame the governor for imposing mask mandates in schools.

But what they haven’t blamed is the people who let the virus get out of control.

We’re almost at 700,000 deaths now. We couldn’t have stopped all those deaths. That’s unrealistic.

But we could have stopped some of them. Even if you could stop one person from dying by wearing a mask, isn’t that enough? Isn’t it a small sacrifice to know that you are keeping the people around you safe?

We could have listened to doctors, but instead we listened to “news people” on TV. We could have worn masks, but instead we decided that pretending to act tough was more important than being kind.

“It takes a village” is a stupid (expletive deleted) saying, but it’s sort of true.

We’re all in this together.

But there are people who would rather make us fight each other than fight the virus.

If people did what they were supposed to do – quarantine when sick, wear masks, and all that – we would be back in business again. Kids would be back in school without masks.

But instead, we all have to suffer because of a small group of entitled people who are too selfish to change their habits for the good of the rest of us. Those are the people who deserve the blame in all of this.

There are other countries that took this more seriously. They are going to concerts and the kids are going to school – all without masks, because they worked together and ended this. We could have returned to normalcy already if it wasn’t for people not taking this seriously enough.

Terry Andrew Toms River

Matthew Schlosser Is Right For Lavallette

As a Lavallette resident, I am happy to be in such a wonderful community.

Lavallette has wonderful, clean beachfronts that are enjoyed by families every year. The Police Department does a nice job in protecting the town all year long. Lavallette Elementary School is one of the best schools to send a child in Ocean County.

However, like every other community in Ocean County and New Jersey,

Lavallette has challenges to face in the long-term. Taxes and spending are always a concern, particularly in uncertain economic times as labor, service, and benefits costs are rising across the board. Lavallette is not immune to the f looding issues that have become more commonplace with moderate and heavier rain storms being more frequent.

I am voting for Matthew Schlosser for Lavallette Council because I feel he is the right voice, not only to maintain the quality of life Lavallette residents have come to expect, but to successfully help Lavallette meet the challenges I mentioned earlier. Schlosser is the only candidate in the race to actually discuss the challenges so the younger generation can enjoy the Lavallette that has been there for generations prior. This is a symbol of the vision and leadership that makes Matthew Schlosser the right addition to the Lavallette Council.

If you are a Lavallette resident, I urge you to cast your ballot this November for independent candidate Matthew Schlosser for Lavallette Council.

Pamela Burns Lavallette

Filibuster Stands In The Way Of Progress In 2006, 192 House Republicans voted to renew the Voting Rights Act. Now, we can’t get a single Republican senator to come out and unequivocally support protecting the freedom to vote

for the American people.

That tells you everything you need to know about our hopes for passing voting rights legislation without abolishing the filibuster.

It’s time for President Biden to recognize this reality and use the power of his office to demand the Senate abolish the filibuster.

Supporting voting rights legislation alone is simply not enough.

Please, President Biden, we need a strategy. Put the freedom to vote of the American people ahead of any reservations you have about abolishing the filibuster. The stakes are too high to lack your leadership.

Sheri Abramson Freehold

Murphy Should Follow Cuomo – Out The Door Throughout this whole pandemic, (Governor Phil) Mur phy did ever ything his “big brother” Andrew Cuomo did. It was like the Brady Bunch, and New Jersey was Jan always following “Marcia Marcia Marcia.”

Murphy didn’t care if it was good for New Jersey or not. He just wanted to be one of the cool kids. So he borrowed New York’s playbook even if it didn’t really work for us.

Murphy has followed everything Cuomo has done, and he should keep following him right out the door.

Just skip the sexual harassment and go.

Phil Sipowicz Jackson

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

Congressman Kim Secures Sandy Disaster Loan Relief For Towns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D -3 rd ) an nou nced that Community Disaster Loan (CDL) relief for shoreline and seaside communities still recovering from Superstorm Sandy has passed the House and Senate and is headed to the President’s

desk for his signature.

“I’m proud to have fought for and won more than $12 million dollars in total loan forgiveness for several Ocean County towns and schools,” said Congressman Kim. “Next month will mark nine years since Superstor m Sandy dev-

astated our communities.

This relief is an important step in healing our communities, but there’s still work ahead of us. I won’t stop fighting until every single homeowner in my district has the financial relief they need.”

A total of over $12.1 mil-

lion in loans will be forgiven in Ocean County, as part of a total of $25.9 million in outstanding obligations from New Jersey. The bill that passed the Senate and House also includes billions of dollars in funding to respond to devastation that was caused by Hurri-

cane Ida. Congressman Kim has championed Sandy relief for Ocean County communities and homeowners since being swor n into Congress. With this bill’s passage, this key component of his Security After Sandy Act will become law.

Congressman Kim will continue to fight for relief for New Jersey homeowners still facing potential federal “clawbacks” of Sandy aid they received nearly a decade ago based on unclear federal guidance, repayment terms, and contingencies.

Governor’s Program Will Support New Hires For Small Businesses

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) will begin implementation of the Return and Earn program.

This new initiative will provide a $500 incentive for unemployed workers reentering the workforce and receiving job training from businesses with 100 or fewer employees.

“Throughout this pandemic, I have heard much about the issues facing small businesses and the dedicated, hard-working men and women who enable their success,” said Governor Murphy. “Our Administration is committed to assist businesses in hiring workers, while providing benefits to those entering and re-entering the workforce that will set them up for success in their new jobs and their future careers. This program will help both businesses and their workers, and is yet another step that we have taken to boost our economy.”

“The Murphy Administration is committed to doing everything we can to help our workers and businesses overcome the labor challenges of the economic recovery,” said Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “The Return and Earn program will assist New Jerseyans in returning to the workforce, and provide employers with the resources they need to fill the vital positions that will allow them to grow and thrive. The pandemic may have put our workers through the ringer, but this Administration is prepared with the tools to get every Gar-

den State worker back on track and earning a steady income.”

Facilitated by NJDOL’s Business Support Unit, Return and Earn will take advantage of New Jersey’s existing On-theJob Training infrastructure to provide wage reimbursement support to New Jersey employers that hire eligible applicants with identifiable skills gaps.

Employers will then be reimbursed for 50% of the wages paid for regular hours worked during the contracted employer-provided training period.

Employers can receive the wage subsidy for up to 6 months, up to the cap of $10,000 per Return and Earn employee and are limited to a total Return and Earn subsidy across all employees of $40,000.

NJDOL is currently working on the execution of this program, including developing a streamlined online application process. The general process and eligibility criteria are as follows: NJDOL will work with employers to identify prospective candidates for available positions.

The employer will provide substantive On-the-Job Training at their location or, depending on circumstances, utilize approved virtual training, that result in skill badges or industry-recognized credentials.

Eligible applicants are private and not-for-profit employers with up to 100 full-time employees.

Candidates must be New Jersey residents working full-time (minimum 32 hours per week).

Seasonal, part-time, commission-based, or 1099 positions

are not eligible.

Additionally, many workers will be eligible for supportive services like childcare and transportation reimbursement, which have been barriers for many re-entering the workforce.

More information will be issued by NJDOL in the coming days. Employers can visit NJ.gov/labor/returnandearn to express interest in this program and receive application information as it becomes available.

The Return and Earn program is being executed in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Office of Innovation, and is part of the Murphy Administration’s whole-of-government approach to support to the business community and its workers.

New Jersey job seekers can visit CareerServices.nj.gov for help finding gainful employment opportunities. NJDOL offers a wide variety of programs including job search help, résumé and interview guidance, networking advice, education and training, one-on-one support, and services tailored specifically to veterans, mature workers, youth workers, individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, and people with disabilities. These services are available telephonically, online, and via smartphone.

Also available to all New Jersey residents are free online training courses through Metrix Learning. Courses are offered in a variety of high-demand industry sectors, including information tech-

nology, business analysis, customer service, project management, and digital literacy. Courses range from basic work readiness for new workers to tailored training for high-level professionals and management, with topics such as Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Quick Books, Analytical Skills, Data Management/ Reporting, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Health & Safety, and First Aid, among many others.

“Our small business community has been hit hard over the last 18 months, and now, as things begin to return to normal, worker shortages are threatening their ability to meet the newfound demand,”

said Senator Cruz-Perez, Chair of the Senator Economic Growth Committee.

“This new program will benefit both small businesses in need of new employees and workers looking to return to the workforce in a higher-skill position. Providing wage replacements will remove the burden of training new employees while also developing our state’s talent pool at a time we need it most.”

“The pandemic has changed the workplace as we knew it and more must be done to reinforce New Jersey’s workforce now. Ensuring that small businesses have the employees they need with the proper training

necessary is vital to our economic recovery,” said Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly. “Programs such as the Return and Earn program are key to addressing current staff shortages and preparing workers for a successful transition back into employment. We’re supporting New Jersey small businesses and families through these opportunities.”

“Return and Earn will go a long way in solving a critical need for employers to stock their talent pipeline and, at the same time, supporting the critical upskilling needs of our employees,” said John Sarno, President of the Employers Association of New Jersey.

TOO YOUNG FOR CATARACTS?

Although cataracts are considered an age-related condition, usually affecting people over 60, there is a small percentage of people under age 40 that develop premature or early onset cataracts. Cataracts occur when the protein in the eye clumps together, making the lens opaque and reducing the amount of light that can enter the eye. This can occur in younger people with certain conditions such as diabetes and as a reaction to certain medications, radiation exposure, smoking, obesity, and excessive UV ray exposure. Cataracts can also occur after a traumatic eye injury, including penetration or blunt force. In the case of a cataract caused by injury, surgical removal is usually easier than cataracts caused by age or illness.

While cataracts are not painful, they do cause many symptoms such as blurry vision, fewer details, glare while driving or reading, dull colors, changes in your eyewear prescription and double vision in one eye. New advances and techniques have made cataract surgery one of the most successful and life-improving surgical procedures performed. Please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.

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www.oceancountyeye.com P.S. Since diabetics are more likely to develop cataracts and other ocular issues, it is recommended that they have frequent eye exams. They may also qualify for better insurance coverage for eye health.

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BRICK – On September 25, the Environmental Commission hosted a “Pick Up Brick” event at two locations: Herbertsville Park & Lake Riviera Park. With both parks being well manicured, volunteers primarily

─Photo courtesy Brick Township focused on microplastics and the prevention of waste reaching waterways at either site.

Join us at the next event October 23 in collaboration with Clean Ocean Action’s annual Beach Sweep.

Brick Township Police EMS Now Hiring BRICK – The Brick Township Police EMS is currently seeking motivated individuals to fill the role of part-time EMT. Starting salary is $25 per hour with annual increases up to $27.50 per hour.

Applicants must be 18 years or older, a valid NJ EMT or Paramedic with a minimum of one year of working EMS experience.

Institutionally Accredited by ABHES. Financial Aid available for those who qualify.

Follow the enrollware link, brickpoliceems. enrollware.com, to register for the testing scheduled for November 14 either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Once registered, you will receive a phone call from a BTPD EMS representative to verify some pertinent and required information to confirm your testing date and time.

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Brick High School Hosts Music Fest US Bands Competition

The structural expert the other pros trust BRICK – Brick Township High School hosted the Music Fest US Bands Competition and Mayor Ducey was excited to attend and support these great young people. Mayor Ducey awarded the Mayor’s

─Photo courtesy Brick Township Trophy to the Jackson Liberty High School Marching Band. All of the bands performed exceptionally and the community is proud of the Brick Memorial High School and Brick Township High School Bands!

Recreation’s Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

BRICK – Brick Recreation’s Annual Trunkor-Treat is taking place on October 22 at the Drum Point Sports Complex.

Brick residents only. Three sessions available: 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advanced registration is required and receipt must be presented at the gate. Register online one person per car. No admission without proof of registration.

Registration is now open at register.communitypass.net/BrickTownship. Recreation is also looking for families/businesses/organizations that would like to participate by decorating trunks and handing out treats. If you would like to do so, call 732-262-1073.

For more information, visit bricktownship. net.

Open Space Savers Looking For Members

BRICK – This is the last call to join Mayor Ducey and the Township Council to help protect open space in town with the Open Space Savers.

Mayor Ducey announced the formation of the Open Space Savers Committee earlier this year. The committee will be tasked with identifying undeveloped parcels of land for potential acquisi-

tion by the Township for the purpose of preser ving those proper ties from development.

The committee will have its first meeting in September.

Any person interested in serving on this volunteer committee can email their resume along with a cover letter to Mayor Ducey at mayor@bricktownship.net.

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Free Webinar – Winter Gardens For Wildlife

BRICK – The Brick Township Mun ic i p a l Ut i l it ie s Au t h o r it y ( Br ick Utilities) and the Bar negat Bay Partnership are pleased to announce a free webinar on Winter Gardens for Wildlife on October 18, from 7 to 8 p.m.

The webinar is being offered as part of Brick Utilities’ Virtual Evening at the Reservoir program.

The ar rival of Fall reminds us that t he g r ow i ng s e a s on i s e nd i ng a nd it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Becky Laboy, from the Ocean Cou nt y Soil Conser vation Dist r ict, will explain the necessar y steps in ach iev i ng a Jersey-Fr iendly w i nter garden that is attractive to gardeners and wildlife while reducing impacts to the environment and water ways.

Please contact Shar i Kond r up via email at skondr up@brickmua.com or telephone at 732-551- 4460 to register or obtain more information.

“Virtual Evening at the Reservoir” is a free community education program being offered by Brick Utilities and the Bar negat Bay Partnership. Brick Utilities’ educational programs focus on the importance of the Metedeconk R iver a nd the Ba r negat Bay to the region, and how to conserve and protect these important water resources.

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resources of the Bar negat Bay. The Metedeconk River drains into the Barnegat Bay and encompasses ninety (90) square miles in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Star ting at its headwaters in Freehold, Jackson and Millstone, the r iver f lows east ward through Howell, Lakewood, Wall and Brick Townships before reaching Point Pleasant Borough and the Bar negat Bay. The Metedeconk River is a critical water resource for the region. It serves as the primar y water s u p ply s ou r c e fo r Br ick Ut i l it ie s , wh ich p r ov id e s d r i n k i ng wa t e r t o more than 100,000 area residents in Br ick Tow nship, Howell Tow nship, Lakewood Township, Point Pleasant Borough and Point Pleasant Beach Borough.

The river is a major source of freshwater to the Bar negat Bay, one of 28 Congressionally-designated estuaries of national signif icance in the U.S. Environ mental Protection Agency’s National Estuar y Program.

To lear n more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit metedeconkr iver.org. To lea r n more about t he Bar negat Bay Partnership, visit barnegatb a y pa r t ne rship.org. To le a r n more about the Ocean Cou nt y Soil C on se r vat ion D ist r ict , v isit soild istrict.org. To lear n more about the Jersey-Fr iendly Yards, visit jerseyyards.org.

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Black Posters Serve As Memorial To Those Lost

─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – The Black Poster Project is a silent memorial that raises community awareness through lives lost to addiction. This year, there were over 379 posters on display. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped make this event happen.

Fall Leaf Collection

BRICK – Brick Township’s annual Fall Collection of bagged leaves begins on October 25. Collection will be done in accordance with the recycling schedule.

The schedule is as follows: • Recycling day: Tuesday – Collection weeks begin October 25 & November 29 • Recycling day: Wednesday – Collection weeks begin November 1 & December 6 • Recycling day: Thursday – Collection weeks begin November 8 & December 13 • Recycling day: Friday – Collection weeks begin November 15 & December 20 • Recycling day: Monday – Collection weeks begin November 22 & December 27 Please adhere to the following guidelines to help expedite the leaf collection process:

• Have your bagged leaves at your curbside by 6 a.m. of the first day of your collection periods.

• Please put only leaves in bags. Do not put branches, twigs or debris in bags.

• No bag may weigh more than 50 lbs.

• Biodegradable paper bags and plastic bags are accepted; plastic bags will be opened, emptied into truck and left at your curb.

• Remove emptied bags from curbside on the day they are collected.

Bags may also be brought to the Brick Township Public Works Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Leaves are also accepted at the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood Township.

Town-Wide Yard Sale: List Of Homes Now Available

BRICK – Start cleaning your garages, attics and basements and get ready to sell your things at the Brick Township’s First Town-Wide Yard Sale! The sale will be held on October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to participate is $5 and allows you to sell your goods at your property. Participating home addresses will be included in all promotional efforts by the Township. These will include: 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.

To view the list of participating homes, visit bricktownship.net/index.php/events/ town-wide-yard-sale. There, you can also view a map of all participating homes.

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Around The Jersey Shore Autism-Related Services Highlighted In Virtual Program TOMS RIVER – Children’s Specialized Hospital, a leading provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, will offer an overview of its resources during a virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library at 7 p.m., October 13.

Special Health Care Coordinator Adrienne Robertiello and Dr. Jill Harris, Director of Research Development and Coordinator of Autism Services, will discuss autism-related medical and therapeutic services, family-centered care, safety, community outreach, research, and aspects of transition

to adulthood.

Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility with 14 sites in New Jersey, dispenses inpatient and outpatient care for individuals up to age 21 who face chronic ailments or disabilities related to brain or spinal cord injuries, and offers developmental, behavioral and mental health support services.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events is required for this free program. Each registrant will receive a link for the program by email. Keep up with Library events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org.

“Bear Learns to Play Alone” Book Signing

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Book Signing by local author and illustrator is taking place on November 27, f rom 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artist Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Aves, in Island Heights.

The children’s book, “Bear Learns to Play Alone,” is based on a true dog friendship of two rescue dogs, Bear and

Ziggy. Both dogs will be in attendance as well as a representative from the rescue group (BFF, Best Friends Forever) that placed the dogs. Information about other available dogs for adoption will give people an opportunity to rescue their own best friend. Books can be purchased and taken that day. Refreshments are provided.

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County Saving Money On Energy Costs

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials are pleased with the results of an energy master plan which is realizing substantial savings as it moves beyond its five-year mark.

Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari said, “the steps we have taken to install improvements in many of the main County government buildings in downtown Toms River to improve energy efficiencies have been more beneficial than we could have anticipated.”

Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds added, “this is a 20-year plan that continues to pay for itself in savings and also environmental benefits.”

By implementing many of the measures outlined in the Energy Savings Improvement Plan, the County has received about $1.25 million in energy savings incentives in addition to the savings from reduced energy consumption.

The State Board of Public Utilities awarded Ocean County $1.1 million in incentives for the installation of the energy efficient heating and cooling system at the Justice Complex.

The first incentive in the amount of $330,000 was paid in June 2019, following the County’s purchase of the system’s major components.

The second incentive in the amount of $660,000 was received on July 6, 2020. The County is waiting for the third incentive payment which will total $220,000.

“These kinds of incentives make undertaking the energy master plan extremely worthwhile.

This was an important step in the work Ocean County has been doing to create more energy efficient facilities,” Vicari said.

Ocean County Assistant Administrator Michael Fiure provided an update on the energy master plan during a recent pre-board meeting of the Board of Ocean County Commissioners.

Fiure said it was “important that we have a reliable energy system to keep the power on in our buildings during storms or other incidents that can result in the loss of power.

Ocean County government needs to continue to function during these times and the CHP has been doing its job while saving us money.”

The County received an additional $275,000 from the New Jersey Office of Clean Energy and anticipates an additional $200,000 from the state agency. Ocean County also saved nearly $650,000 over a 10-month period since the implementation of the energy savings program.

Vicari, who joined Fiure during the presentation, said the County has also taken numerous other energy efficient money saving steps with its government buildings including lighting replacement, installation of energy management systems, boiler replacements, chiller replacements, and hot water heater upgrades.

“By installing high tech, energy efficient systems, we are realizing the substantial savings that comes along with it. We want to make certain our buildings are powered with clean and efficient energy. These steps help save money and protect our environment,” Vicari added.

The centerpiece of the County’s energy program was the installation of the Combined Heat and Power & Fuel Cell (CHP) at the Ocean County Justice Complex at 120 Hooper Avenue in downtown Toms River.

The large non-descript white box located on the west side of Hooper Avenue is the 600 kW natural gas fueled CHP system that generates electricity to power the Ocean County Justice Complex, while capturing and using the waste heat for space heating, cooling, and water heating.

Vicari noted that the project is anticipated to generate more than 4.7 million kWh of electricity each year. “The list of improvements is lengthy but all the changes, some large, some small, have made an important difference.”

Fiure requested a one-year extension of the contract for DCO Energy, the engineering firm that developed the energy savings improvement plan noting the additional time will result in added savings and also will provide training to County staff on the energy technology that is being implemented.

“This will help us in our effort to continue to improve our energy technology resulting in lower energy bills and savings to the County,” Fiure added.

Safe Boating Class

TOMS RIVER – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 Jersey Shore is holding a Safe Boating class on October 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Weichert Realtors building, 1322 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

New Jersey state requirement: All boaters must have a certificate. Students earn a certificate by attending the eight-hour class and passing the test.

This course is eight hours as mandated by the State of New Jersey. It stresses safe

boating practice, boating rules and seamanship. It is taught by Certified USCG Auxiliary Instructors.

This course meets or exceeds the latest NJ State requirements. Each successful student will receive a NJ State Boating Certificate.

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Hope:

Continued From Page 1 went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year’s walk, much like the one in 2019, experienced sunny skies and mild temperatures making for a perfect walk day.

One of the speakers who shared his personal story was Todd. His last name was kept private. He spoke prior to the walk about seeing a professional counselor. He asked if he were bi-polar and was told, “you’re not bi-polar you are an alcoholic.”

“I said ‘no’ and she said ‘yeah’ so to prove her wrong I cut down on my drinking but I increased my marijuana smoking. Let me tell you something, if you replace drinking with marijuana that’s like going to McDonald’s and ordering a Big Mac with large fries and having a diet Coke. It didn’t work,” Todd said.

He added, “she was right. I was wrong.

I’m Todd and I’m an alcoholic. For most of my adult life I was a funeral director which required me to work weekends. I would go to bars by myself because I had to get my party time in. I felt my day off was wasted if I didn’t get wasted.”

It was his dog Karma that led him to want to change his life and to recognize that he needed help. “I loved this dog more than myself. Never having kids, she was my hairy mute little daughter. A few years later I moved to Toms River to be closer to my mother and start a new life. I was drinking every day with physical and mental consequences. At this point my dog is my only

source of happiness.

“Then one day I found out my dog had cancer. All I did was cry, hold her and drink. A few nights later I was in my kitchen drunk looking at my countertop completely littered with empty beer bottles and I thought, you just found out your dog has cancer and this is how your living?

“That moment was my personal rock bottom. The only way my girl could get the

best personal care that she deserved is that I had to be at 100%. Six days later I quit drinking, I joined AA and Hope Sheds Light. That first day sober I was enraged at alcohol. It was like an old friend who had betrayed and hurt me because that was exactly what it was,” he said.

“I had to give my girl back to God but because all the work I put into my recovery, I was able to say goodbye with a healthy mind. That day, I had the serenity to ac-

cept what I could not change. I accepted that my greatest hardship of losing my dog led a pathway to my greatest peace, sobriety. I quit drinking for my dog but I stayed sober for me.”

More than 2,000 people walked during the event, according to HSL Recovery Center Manager Heather Price. Donations can still be made to HOPE Sheds Light by visiting their website at hsl.charityweb. net/hopeshedslight/walk/

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

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Potential Brain - Changing Benefits Of Hearing Aids A fairly recent report published in Frontiers in Neuroscience (Feb. 2020) adds to a growing body of research connecting the use of hearing technology to benefits that go beyond the ability to hear. It further bolsters the importance of early hearing loss treatment for overall patient health.

Studies have long linked hearing loss and other conditions such as cognitive decline in older adults, with data showing evidence of…

• Accelerated brain shrinkage • Five-fold risk of dementia • Earlier onset of decline A University of Maryland study published in 2018 found that hearing aids not only improve auditory ability in seniors but also may restore cognitive and neural function. In the present study, researchers

sought to better understand the source of neurocognitive deficits in presbycusis and the potential modifying effects of hearing technology. Twenty-eight adults with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss were fit with hearing aids and monitored for six months. The results from the experiment group after wearing hearing aids for six months confirmed gains in speech perception and cognitive performance. The outcomes of this study provide evidence that clinical intervention with well-fit digital hearing aids may promote more typical cortical organization and functioning and provide cognitive benefit.

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

How To Freeze Herbs And Veggies And Why You Should

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Food shortages are continuing as grocery stores face supply chain issues and fewer deliveries. I highly recommend that you learn to freeze some things for the winter season. It’s also a good idea if you live in snowy areas and don’t feel like driving out in a blizzard to get one lemon!

Here’s how you do it: Parsley. Parsley is known as a blood cleanser, and diuretic. Take a bunch and cut off the stems, and wash them well.

Spread them out on a clean towel and dry them the best you can. Try to get as much water off as possible. You can chop them nicely if you want to, but this is optional.

Once dry, put them in a little storage bag and seal tightly getting out as much air as you can.

Kale. Kale contains many anti-cancer compounds and antioxidants. Take a kale bunch and cut it into pieces then wash it very well. Drain it and pat it dry with paper towels. Lay the pieces out on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze that for an hour, or even overnight then take it out and you’ll have individual pieces of kale. Store those in a big storage bag.

If you don’t do it this way, you’ll wind up with one big green glob that’s hard to work with!

Carrots. I cut off the green tops and the very ends of the carrots, then peel them. Rinse them and chop into slices.

Blanch the carrots for 3minutes in hot water, and cold water. Lay the slices out on a cookie sheet lined with wax

paper. Dry them off completely. Freeze the whole tray for a few hours and then transfer to freezer bags. Carrots contain beta carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body, and you need A for good eyesight, beautiful skin and a strong immune system.

Rosemary and Thyme. Every rice dish and soup I make contains rosemary and thyme. The compounds in both rosemary and thyme exert strong antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory actions on the body. Rinse them and then remove the leaves off the sprigs and put a tablespoon of herb into each cube of an ice cube tray. Then pour some good olive oil over each “cube” and freeze the whole tray. This does not impact the quality of your oil, don’t worry. When ready to use it, just put a cube into your soup and cook with it.

Lemons. I use lemon juice in my marinades, smoothies and teas. Honestly, I never want to be without lemons! Wash the lemons well and slice them or cut into wedges. Dry them and put into your labeled storage bag and freeze. You can freeze zested lemon rind too, store it in a small glass container.

To maintain freshness, make sure your fruits, vegetables and spices are as dry as possible and use a straw to siphon out all air in the bag as you seal it. If you’re interested in freezing more fruits and veggies, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website suzycohen.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Bubbakoo’s Opens Location At OCC

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Local restaurant chain Bubbakoo’s Burritos – owned by an OCC alumni – opened a branch on the Ocean County College campus.

“We’re so excited to continue to cement our Jersey Shore roots by serving the students and faculty at OCC. This school has done a lot for me personally and I couldn’t be happier to give back,” said Paul Altero, co-founder and CEO of Bubbakoo’s.

The school will host the restaurant as well its sister company, Toss’em Wing Factory, and Koo’s Coffee Co, which serves Starbucks products and grab ‘n’ go items.

Altero had earned his Associate’s in Business Administration in 1993 before going on to the University of Delaware for a bachelor’s degree program in hotel, restaurant, and institutional management.

“It was 100 percent the right choice,” Altero said of his decision to attend OCC. “How could it not be a great choice? It’s affordable, and you get a quality education. ... Community college is an awesome option.”

And perhaps quick serve meals to price-conscious students was also the right choice.

Bubbakoo’s is working with OCC to add lower-priced menu options to address student food insecurity. The company has also committed to partner with the School of Business and Social Science, which includes a Hospitality program, to offer students opportunities to work within the organization.

Altero and Bill Hart opened the first Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Point Pleasant in 2008. They offered customers to build what they want and everything is made to order. The company has since grown to 55 locations in nine states, with more than 100 on the way.

Brick Recreation Golf Tournament

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

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

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. During the process of purchasing a home, many buyers are concerned with the bottom line and look for ways to cut costs. One of the first items they may choose to forego to save money is to opt out of ordering a survey. This article is intended to provide information which will assist the purchaser in making a well informed decision whether to obtain or forego a survey.

Many purchasers are not aware of all the various important components that a survey can disclose. A survey is not just a simple drawing showing boundary lines and location of the dwelling, but it also delineates right of ways, easements, encroachments, and/or gaps between property lines. The survey can also confirm the location of a water way, an existing improvement and determine whether all the structures on the property you are looking to purchase are within the property boundary lines such as sheds, pools, retaining walls and fences. Perhaps the most important pieces of information a survey will provide are the property’s zoning classification, dimension and size, which will allow you to determine if the property conforms to the local lot size requirements.

Once the survey is obtained your attorney will forward it to the title company, who will also research the information contained therein. If the survey accurately shows that there are no property line encroachments then the title company will not require any exceptions in its policy, which will allow the title company to provide coverage and defend against any-

one who, in the future, challenges the accuracy of the property lines. If you do not have an accurate and current survey prior to closing then any disputes, whether it is with the seller, a neighbor or a governmental agency, as to the location of a fence, shed, or any larger structure such as a pool, deck or an addition will become yours to resolve. These disputes can be costly and you possibly may be precluded from seeking recourse from the previous owner.

The basic survey cost is around $650800 and of course the cost may be more if the property is very large or has irregular shape. If you chose to have metal stakes installed at the corners then that may increase the cost of the survey. These markers are important for those homeowners who, after making the purchase, want to install a fence, pool, shed, or an addition to the dwelling.

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Local Woman Honored By Girl Scouts With “Phenom Award”

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Toms River resident was one of eight women who were recently recognized at the annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 award ceremony hosted by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

The fundraising event, held on September 22 in Farmingdale, along with a summer-long 50/50 raffle, raised $40,000 towards leadership experiences for local Girl Scouts. The money also funds membership fees for girls who want to become Girl Scouts but whose families are facing financial hardship.

“We are proud to honor and celebrate phenomenal women who go above and beyond to make our communities better places through their work and volunteer service,” said Eileen Higgins, chief

executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, which serves nearly 9,000 girls in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

For this year’s Phenom recipients, they had to be selected from a public nomination process. They also needed to be “making a positive difference every day as health care professionals, educators, business owners and nonprofit leaders,” Teri O’Connor said, chairperson of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s board of directors.

“The Phenom honorees are tremendous role models for our Girl Scouts, aspiring to be leaders who make our world a better place,” O’Connor said.

Chelsea Masterson, from Toms River, is owner of Chelsea’s Messy Kitchen serving Ocean County. She’s also a digital managing editor at Townsquare Media South Jersey, on-field emcee for Jersey Shore BlueClaws and hosts the podcast, “Her Product Lab.” Masterson is an active Girl Scout volunteer, advocate and a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Along with Masterson, Girl Scouts recognized Ocean County residents: Kristina Henderson, Pine Beach; Megan O’Keefe, Bayville; and Melissa Schwaner, Manahawkin. The Monmouth County women honored were: Alaina Bontales, Holmdel; Eboné Lawrence-Smith, Neptune; and Danielle M. Jones and Shannon Oreficé, both of Eatontown.

For more information about leadership and program opportunities offered by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties, e-mail info@gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

Fall Fest Announced

BRICK – Brick Township’s Fall Fest takes place on October 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Windward Beach (rain date October 17).

Fall Fest will feature food trucks, music, games, inflatables, cornhole tournament, fire pits, beer and wine and more. The event will be closed with a firework show!

Admission to Fall Fest is free!

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Now that the summer is over and fall has begun, locals get to enjoy a quieter beach and boardwalk. In this amazing shot, a fisherman takes to the sand in Seaside Heights to see what he can catch. (Photo by Kylie Monica)

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Officials Give Safety Precautions After Fatal West Nile Case

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – After the state of New Jersey has reported one confirmed death associated with the West Nile Virus (WNV), officials are urging residents to take precautions.

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is asking people to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases with steps to reduce mosquito populations on their properties.

Currently, New Jersey has 14 WNV human cases, three confirmed and 11 probable, reported in the following counties: Bergen (2), Burlington (3), Camden (2), and one each in Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset, Ocean and Monmouth.

Normally there are about eight WNV infections reported per year. This year the WNV activity in mosquitoes is also high, with more WNV positive mosquito pools found this year compared to five-year averages.

The Camden County man who passed from the virus was in his 60s and became ill in mid-July.

He has been attributed to WNV neuroinvasive disease. The months of August and September are when most WNV cases are reported in the state.

“It is important to remind residents to continue to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” NJDOH Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. “Using an insect repellant and avoiding being outdoors when mosquitos are active are just some of the steps residents can take to stay safe from mosquito-borne illnesses.”

People get the WNV disease when bitten by a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. WNV is not directly transmitted from birds to humans.

For many people, the virus causes asymptomatic infection or a mild to moderate illness typically with a fever. People over age 50 and people with weak immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe illness.

About one in 150 persons will develop a more

severe form of the disease, with symptoms such as severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis.

“We are seeing an increase in mosquitos at present due to the recent flooding from Ida,” Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said. “DEP is working closely with every county’s mosquito control program and posting safety guidance for residents on our social media channels. New Jersey residents can help stay safe by making sure to remove any standing water in yards and to cover any empty containers that can hold water for more than three days.”

To protect against mosquito borne diseases, residents should: Apply EPA-registered insect repellant Avoid being outdoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitos are most active Wear long sleeves and long pants Cover crib, stroller and baby carrier with mos-

quito netting Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outside and use air conditioning when possible New Jersey’s WNV surveillance, control, and prevention activities involve the coordinated efforts of a number of federal, state and local agencies including: NJDOH, NJDEP, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Mosquito Control Commission, the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology, and local health and mosquito control agencies.

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Around The Jersey Shore Tactical EMS Try-Outs

BRICK – On September 17, the Brick Township Police EMS members performed try-outs for the Tactical EMS tea m or T EMS. BT PD EMS T EMS members are specially trained to treat

─Photo courtesy Brick Police EMS injured patients under active threat in response with law enforcement. The applicants completed a physical fitness course as well as tactical clinical skills scenarios.

Roadway Improvements Planned

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body authorized the receipt of bids for two roadway projects and awarded a bid for a third project.

Towns have to accept bids from contracting companies for various projects. They award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder.

First, a receipt of bids was authorized for the Pine Terrace 2020 Local Roadway Resurfacing Contract, which includes the paving of Smith Drive, Smith Circle, Barclay Drive, Conifer Road, Eisenhower Drive North and parts of Sudbury Road (off Herbertsville Road), said Mayor John G. Ducey during the most recent Township Council meeting.

A second resolution approved for the receipt of bids for roadway resurfacing of South Lake Drive, West Lake Drive, Beth Avenue, Kelly Avenue and Rose Avenue

in a neighborhood located between Maple Avenue and Herbertsville Road.

A bid has been awarded in the amount of $261,168 to Meco, Inc. for roadway improvements for Baywood Phase 2. This project consists of hot mixed asphalt pavement and other associated work on various roads throughout the township, specifically East Granada Drive, Seville Drive and Toledo Drive, the mayor said.

Bid notices went out to 74 prospective bidders from a bidders list, eight of those requested the bid packages, five bids were submitted with prices that ranged from a high of $282,687 to the low bid.

“This resolution is actually the authorization of the award of bid,” he said. “The other two [resolutions] are asking for the receipt of bids so we get the bids in, and then the council has to announce the award of bid,” Mayor Ducey said.

Town-Wide Yard Sale: List Of Homes Now Available

BRICK – Start cleaning your garages, attics and basements and get ready to sell your things at the Brick Township’s First Town-Wide Yard Sale! The sale will be held on October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to participate is $5 and allows you to sell your goods at your property. Participating home addresses will be included in all promotional efforts by the Township. These will include: • 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.

To view the list of participating homes, visit bricktownship.net/index.php/events/ town-wide-yard-sale. There, you can also view a map of all participating homes.

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Around The Jersey Shore Suicide Prevention Month: “Be The One To Help Save A Life”

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – September is Suicide Prevention Month and this year, the theme is “Be the One to Help Save a Life.” The Ocean County Health Department wants everyone to help spread awareness and promote prevention groups and more.

Over the past year, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all in so many ways and one of the biggest concerns has been the effect on people’s mental health. Many public health officials have seen a rise in the number of people experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, loneliness and other mental health concerns which can lead to thoughts of suicide.

About 60 percent of people that died by suicide have had a mood disorder and depression. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) states that in 2019, Ocean County ranked second in New Jersey for suicide death (64 suicide deaths) and was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

“Many of the warning signs of suicidal feelings are also signs of depression,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer, said. “Depression can cause someone to feel worthless, hopeless and a burden on others.

Those feelings may only be exacerbated by some of the stresses brought about by dealing with the last 18 months or so of the pandemic.”

“There have been so many stressful decisions, risks and predicaments people have had to manage on a daily basis that it can just wear you down,” Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit Coordinator, said. “Whether it’s someone depressed about finances; or a person with disabilities that feels anxious over being a burden to others; a struggling student trying to cope with the changes and challenges of school; losing or caring for a loved due to COVID; and other distress related to the pandemic.”

Warning Signs of Suicide: • Talking about wanting to die • Showing rage or speaking of revenge • Displaying extreme mood swings • Looking for a way to kill oneself • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no

purpose • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs • anxious, agitated, or recklessly • Acting • Sleeping too little or too much • Withdrawing or feeling isolated What to Do: • Do not leave the person alone • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional During Suicide Prevention Month, everyone working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.

“We’ve all been through so much during the pandemic but each of us handle the stress, pressure, depression and the many mixes of emotions uniquely in our own way. If you feel overwhelmed by these feeling, or may recognize them in others, don’t hesitate, and find help. It’s ok to share these feelings with the people that love and care for you. And most importantly, share them with a mental health care professional,” Reilly said.

For more information, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at suicidepreventionlifeline. org or call or text the following: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line: Text “NJ” to 741741 Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437 Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357 Veteran’s Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 For additional information regarding National Suicide Prevention Month, mental health or the Ocean County Health Department visit ochd.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Vaccine Booster Shots Available To Certain Patients

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Residents with moderately to severely compromised immune systems will be welcome to receive booster shots at clinics run by the county.

The doses can only be given at least 28 days after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The Center for Disease Control advised that there is not enough data yet to determine whether people who got the Johnson and Johnson shot will see any improvement with an additional inoculation.

They are available for people who have: • Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies, • Receipt of a solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy, • Receipt of CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy), • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as Di George syndrome, WiskottAldrich syndrome), • Advanced or untreated HIV infection, and/or Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (~20mgprednisoneor equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory.

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether get-

ting an additional dose is appropriate for them, the Ocean County Health Department advised.

Those who are interested in getting a booster should bring their current COVID-19 vaccination record card identifying which 2-dose vaccine was administered prior and the dates.

They don’t need to prove that they have one of the above conditions.

Vaccination clinics are held at Ocean County College from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other clinics will be listed at ochd.org.

This comes on the heels of news that the U.S. is rolling out a booster program to all people in September. This has been a controversial move on the world stage, as some medical professionals think there isn’t enough evidence to require more shots for the general population.

The World Health Organization has criticized the U.S. because residents here will be getting their third doses when people in other nations can’t get any.

Numbers of positive tests have increased across the country, particularly in states with low vaccination rates and low mask usage, statistics show.

In Ocean County, there is an increase in daily positive tests, however it is not on the scale that it is in other locations. Because of this, the OCC drive-thru testing site will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. To register for this test, visit ochd.org. Only the PCR test is available at this time at this location.

For COVID-19 and vaccine questions, call 732-380-5079.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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Around The Jersey Shore Local Pets Available For Adoption

─Photo courtesy Jersey Shore Animal Center

By Chris Lundy BRICK – This gorgeous beauty is Nova.

She is about two years old and 50lbs. Best guess Nova is a great Pyrenees/hound mix.

She is a sweet friendly girl looking for a home. Please stop in for a tour or apply online today. You can view this pet and more at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

The mission of the Jersey Shore Animal Center is to rescue and care for unwanted,

abused, and sick animals. Their goal is to adopt these special animals to caring and loving forever homes they so richly deserve.

The shelter is open for tours (facemasks required) Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The office hours are Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are located at 185 Brick Boulevard and can be reached at 732-920-1600.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 9 - OCT 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It takes two to start an argument. Play some outdoor sports or games where competitiveness can be expressed without being abrasive. The week ahead may cause you to face some pushback.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people may admire your engaging and independent spirit. More serious souls who are being tested by personal challenges might resist changes. Avoid breaking any of the rules as the week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You deserve some euphoric moments. A mental breakthrough during the week ahead may illuminate a clear path ahead. You may suddenly understand the mechanisms behind something essential to your well-being.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take pride in what you possess but don’t allow it to get in the way of accepting responsibility for what you have. Once committed to a course of action it may be difficult to escape from obligations in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the upcoming week, you might be intent on winning but you must remember to remain fair and considerate.

Listening to a word from someone wise can make your wallet fatter. Avoid forming new romantic and business alliances at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Quick thinking and an eye for detail can give you the advantage in your occupation. You might not get what you want but you should get what you need in the week to come. Any peacemaking attempts may create awkwardness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even when you are left in the dark, you know how to find the light switch. In the week ahead, you might be forced to blindly feel your way through. Handle minor misunderstandings with care so they do not turn into problems.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use common sense and logic to keep your spirits up if you experience insecurities. This isn’t a good week to go against the crowd, challenge public opinion or gamble with your stockpile of resources.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you say could be more important than what you do. If someone close seems doubtful, be reassuring and say calming things. In the week ahead, casual flirtations shouldn’t be taken seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t turn away from compliments. It’s not bragging if it’s true. Errors and breakdowns that come to your attention now indicate that the week ahead might be a time to consider a new way of handling your affairs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Those who know you well will likely trust your judgment, but others may be cautious or skeptical. This week consider a revision of your spending habits. Discuss your options with trustworthy advisers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you anticipate financial problems, you might still be surprised when something unexpected occurs. In the week to come, you might be too carefree and lose traction unless you come up with alternative solutions.

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A GREAT WEEKNIGHT DINNER FOR THE SEASON

By America’s Test Kitchen

APPLE CIDER-GLAZED PORK CHOPS Serves 4

1/2 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together apple cider, maple syrup, mustard and thyme. Set aside.

2. Make 2 cuts through the fat on the edges of each pork chop, about 2 inches apart. (Cut through the fat only, not the meat.) Pat chops dry with paper towels

and sprinkle both sides evenly with salt and pepper. Wash your hands.

3. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking). Tilt and swirl skillet to coat evenly with oil.

4. Place chops in the skillet. Cook , without moving the chops, until well browned on first side, about 5 minutes.

5. Flip chops. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour apple cider mixture into skillet. Cook until chops register 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a serving platter. Cover platter with aluminum foil.

6. Increase heat to medium and cook apple cider mixture in skillet, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until thick and syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes (sauce will be very bubbly when it thickens). Turn off heat. Spoon glaze over chops and serve.

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

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