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Radio Host Has Life In Her 50s On Track

By Chris Christopher BRICK - Dianne DeOliveira won’t even think of slowin’ down. Not at the age of 50.

The 1989 Toms River High School North graduate star red on the Mar iners’ girls t rack and f ield and cross country teams, speeding to several championships in the 1600 meters and blazing over hill and dale often enough to win more titles and leave numerous opponents in oxygen debt. The owner of 12 varsity letters - one for every cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field season - and 12 Most Valuable Performer Awards, she was inducted into the Toms River Athletic Hall of Fame on May 16, 2008.

The Brick Township resident continued to set the pace at Middle Tennessee State Uni-

versity, sparkling as a distance runner on a full athletic scholarship.

A road racer as a youngster, she returned to the roads after her scholastic career, emerging as one of New Jersey’s top women’s runners at the 5K, five-mile, half marathon and marathon distances. She has completed the New York City and Boston marathons.

These days, DeOliveira prefers competing on t he t r a ck where the pace is faster as the distances are shorter than those of the road races.

The summer of 2021 was far from a day at the beach for DeOlivei-

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─Photo courtesy Rob D’Avellar Dianne DeOliveira enjoys competing on the track. ra, who starred at the door Championships at USA Track and Field Iowa State University National Masters Out(Radio - See Page 4)

Columbus Day Parade Marks 30th Year to the anticipation for the viewers.

The Kaufman family was ready for their first parade from an ideal viewing point, on the deck of their boulevard-based condo near borough hall. Jonathan and Jennifer Kaufman put up their Italian flag banner and their daughter, son-in-law and grandson who just returned from pumpkin

picking arrived to watch it with them. Shelby, the dog, just enjoyed the attention of many people being around.

“This helped us get into the spirit of the day,” Jennifer said as she draped the Italian flag banner over the front deck with the help of her husband.

The couple moved in only a few months ago.

Nearby Paulina and Cory Duryea of Brick

Illegal School Remains Closed For Now

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - An ultraorthodox Jewish high school for boys, that opened at the site of the former Temple Beth Or without township approval, has been given two more weeks to prepare a site plan and seek approvals for interior work that has already been completed.

During an October 14 status conference, Judge Craig L. Wellerson gave David Gluck of Congregation Kehilos Yisroel, which runs the school, the extra time to prepare a plan that would require township Planning Board approval for a change in use from a house of worship to a private school.

Township attorney Kevin Starkey provided some background on the legal proceedings and explained “where we are,” during the October 12 Township Council meeting.

He said there are UCC (Uniform Construc-

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - It may have taken an extra week to get the weather right, but the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade marked its 30th year.

The postponement from October 10 was due to the forecast of a downpour of rain that would have left spectators and marchers more than a little soggy.

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were camped out, sitting on the cement monument in front of the Seaside Heights Borough Hall.

“We enjoyed the Italian Festival last week and came back to enjoy the parade,” Paulina said.

“I used to love the big celebrations they would hold at a church in Long Branch. We’ve come here since we moved to Brick in 1998.”

Her favorite part of the

parade was the bagpipers and dancers. She knew that unlike years past, the Parade Committee could not provide a visiting folkloric group of entertainers from Italy.

This year that became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

While that part of the tradition could not be included this year, members

Firefighters Come To School To Teach Safety

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Fatal victims of fires are mostly the very young and the very old, which is why the Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety has been visiting schools and speaking to senior groups during the month of October, which is Fire Prevention Month.

Young children don’t know what to do or where to go when there is a fire, and oftentimes the elderly have mobility issues, explained Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety Chief Kevin Batzel. He was speaking at Osbornville Elementary School recently during one of their many programs.

“Children are sponges,” Batzel said.

“They go home and teach their parents.”

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Competing in the 50-54 age group, she sped to first place in the 1500 in 5:21.90.

There was a winning 2:26.70 - a seasonal personal outdoor best despite sun that breathed 103-107 degree fire - in the 800.

There was a second-place finish in 1:04.11 - another outdoor personal best - in the 400. And, she ran a leg on the first-place team that set the American masters outdoor record in 4:23.24 in the 4x400.

“I love the track,” she said. “I know exactly where I am in either practice or a race. I see everyone and everything. I don’t get lost in either a crowd or a pack. I like knowing exactly where I am in a race.”

DeOliveira, 50, has managed to out run the aging process.

“I think as you become older you learn how to run smarter,” she said. “I have been able to try different ways of training over the years and figure out which types of training I respond to best or what I need to do to get in shape in a shorter amount of time. Also, as you age, the recovery is more important. It takes longer to recover from a hard workout race at age 50 than it did when I was either 15 or in college. I have never been a high mileage runner, but I’ve learned to gear either my runs or workouts to how my body responds best.”

DeOliveira also had to cope with high humidity in the 1500, her third race of the meet.

“It was hot and humid,” she said, “so my

plan was to just sit in second place for the first lap to see how the pace felt and then take the lead from there. My time wasn’t my fastest, but I had raced the 400 on Friday and the 800 on Saturday and I still wanted to have something left for the 4x400.”

It was the first outdoor national 1500 title for the ex-Mariner.

“One of the women in the 1500 (Elizabeth Guerrini, 52) had already won the 10,000 meters on Saturday and I had never competed against her before,” DeOliveira said.

“She entered a faster seed time for the 1500 so I decided to run smart on the first lap and see how I felt. I was happy to get the win.”

DeOliveira competed in the 800 with an added dash of determination.

“The 800 is the race I really wanted to do well in,” she said. “I knew it was going to be hot and humid in Iowa and my race was in the early afternoon. I made sure most of my training in New Jersey was in the middle of the day when it was above 90 degrees to adjust. I would have liked to have run faster, but it was my season personal best. I knew I was mentally and physically ready to run a good time because I had done most of my training in the same conditions. I had come off an Achilles injury that sidelined me for 15 months. I couldn’t run for about six months so I was happy to be back and run a solid time.

“I felt confident going into the race because I had trained in the same conditions, heat and humidity, that were forecast for Iowa and the times I was hitting in my workouts were coming down to where I needed them to be. I had to completely change the

way I train because of my Achilles injury so mentally I was a little freaked out, but physically I was where I needed to be. I took the lead from the start and just tried to push the whole way.”

DeOliveira ran the first leg of the 4x400 in 64 seconds. Her teammates were Andrea Collier, Sonder Hawkins and Terry Ballou.

Collier, who organized the team, asked DeOliveira to join the fleet foursome. Hawkins is Collier’s training partner. DeOliveira had raced against Ballou in other meets.

“It was amazing,” DeOliveira said. “Most of us had already competed in multiple events and the 4x400 was the final event on the last day of competition. We thought we had a shot at the record, but we weren’t 100 percent sure. We had a great neck-andneck race with the 54-59 team. They had taken the lead, but Sonder was able to come back and get the win. Both teams pushed each other.

“When Sonder crossed the finish line and I saw the posted times, I realized we broke the record. Most of the women in the 4x400 are friendly and highly competitive. Both teams were going for records so everyone just tried to go out and run as hard as they could.”

DeOliveira was well aware of the importance of her leg of the race.

“I knew I had to put us in the lead from the start to set up Andrea for the second leg,” she said. “She had come off a foot injury and still ran an incredible second leg and time. All of us did what we had to do for each other and the outcome was a new record. Both teams were going for records

so everyone just tried to go out and run as hard as they could.”

Despite consisting of just three athletes, DeOliveira’s team, Bella N Motion, scored 38 points for 30th of 111 teams in the meet.

A USATF certified coach, she founded the organization in 2014. It’s an all-female USATF club for females of all ages and abilities.

“My track teammates and the entire group of women who belong to Bella N Motion are the reasons why I still love running and competing after all of these years,” she said. “They are inspiring and just an amazing, supportive group of women. I think of all of them and how hard they work and train. That’s what motivates me to give everything I have when I step on the line.

I plan to compete until I’m physically no longer able to.”

The 5-foot-3 DeOliveira will compete in the USATF Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships at the New Balance Track and Field Center from March 18-22 in New York City. She and her teammates hope to break the American and world indoor records in the 4x400, her final event of the meet. DeOliveira plans to compete in the open 400, 800 and mile.

Team DeOliveira consists of her husband, Kevin Gaine, and 12-year-old son, Bryce Gaine. The latter competes in cross country for the Lake Riviera Middle School.

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Continued From Page 4 races,” she said. “I met my husband through running.”

DeOliveira said she is self-coached. She ran in her first 800 in April of this year and competed in Iowa in July.

“When I ran the 800, I was able to run a time just as fast as before my injury,” she said. “I raced a few more times in May and decided I would compete in Iowa.”

DeOliveira stresses quality running over quantity running.

“My mileage is still very low, just 15-20 miles per week, with two to three days of speed work,” she said. “I don’t really have a motto. It’s more of a mindset of being grateful to still be able to step on the line and not get overly serious about competing where it’s no longer fun. I know if I train hard I’m ready to race hard and that no mat-

The Brick Times, October 23, 2021, Page 5 ter the conditions everyone is competing in the same elements.”

DeOliveira began her career as a fifthgrade student at the Silver Bay Elementary School after being asked by her teacher, Wayne Gray, to compete in a one-mile race in Ocean County Park. Attired in corduroy pants and a winter jacket, she earned a medal, finishing in the top 10. She ran her first road mile as a sixth-grader in a race at the Ocean County Mall.

“My parents (Dianne and Arlindo DeOliveira) tried to talk me out of the race in Ocean County Park because I had asthma and had never run,” she said. “When Mr. Gray asked if anyone wanted to run the race, I said, ‘Yes!’ I was fast in gym class and liked to run so I convinced my parents to let me do it.”

Many, many miles later, DeOliveira is glad she agreed to run. As for her opponents ... well ...

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Congressman Kim’s Bipartisan Bills To Improve Transparency In Student Aid bipartisan bills, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass these common-sense measures.”

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Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), introduced two bipartisan bills to improve transparency in student financial aid. The Helping Students Plan for College Act, introduced with Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), addresses the practice of scholarship displacement, which occurs when schools reduce a student’s aid award when they receive an outside scholarship.

The Front-Loaded Aid Transparency (FLAT) Act, introduced with Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13), addresses the practice of financial aid “front-loading,” which occurs when schools provide more aid to students in their first year than in subsequent years, to attract students to enroll in the school.

“Practices like front-loading aid and scholarship displacement make it harder for students and their families to plan for college,” said Congressman Kim. “Our bipartisan bills will increase transparency and help students and parents make the best financial decisions for their families. I am proud to work with Congressman Davis and Congressman Kelly on these important

Helping Students Plan For College Act The issue of scholarship displacement was brought to Congressman Kim’s attention by Zaniya Lewis, a constituent from Edgewater Park.

“During my senior year of college, I won a private scholarship and submitted the award to my undergraduate university. The financial aid department notified me that my college would be eliminating half of my institutional need-based scholarship, eliminating my federal work-study, and increasing my federal loans, meaning I was suddenly left to pay over $15,000 out of pocket,” said Zaniya Lewis. “The Helping Students Plan for College Act is so important because it will require universities across the nation to make their private scholarship policies transparent and notify students about their financial situation ahead of time so that students and families can make informed college financial decisions.”

This legislation would require all institutions of higher education to notify prospective and enrolled students of the school’s policy on private scholarships, and how receipt of such scholarships may impact a student’s eligibility for institutional aid.

If passed into law, the bill would ensure students know upfront whether additional scholarships they earn will reduce the amount of student loans they will need to borrow. The bill would also direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on scholarship displacement.

“A college education is one of the most significant investments that an individual can make in their lifetime, so when planning for college expenses, students and families need to have enough information to determine how federal, state, institutional, and private grant aid will fit together, as well as how institutional aid amounts will change as a student progresses toward a degree,” said Mamie Voight, Interim President, Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

“The Helping Students Plan for College Act and the Front-Loaded Financial Aid Transparency (FLAT) Act will increase transparency around institutional financial aid practices, including how outside grant aid can impact award amounts and how award amounts can change from year to year. Together, these measures will empower students to select a college or program that best fits their financial circumstances and educational goals as they plan for their educational expenses from enrollment through completion.”

Front-Loaded Aid Transparency (FLAT) Act

This legislation would direct the GAO to conduct a study aimed at uncovering the prevalence, extent, and impact of the practice of front-loading institutional grant aid at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The study would include the impact of front-loading on important outcomes such as student loan borrowing, student retention, enrollment intensity (i.e. taking fewer courses), transfer rates, and graduation rates. Importantly, it would also look at whether schools that engage in front-loading inform prospective students about how their aid packages are likely to change after their first year of study.

“Making the financing of higher education more transparent is vital to making college more affordable and accessible,” said Congressman Davis. “The practice of front-loading financial aid may have serious impacts on the personal finances of students, particularly their student debt burdens. That’s why I’m proud to join Congressman Kim and other House colleagues in introducing the bipartisan FLAT Act, to shine a light on this practice and make sure college students have a full picture of the costs of their college education.”

“We applaud the introduction of the Helping Students Plan for College Act and the FLAT Act, which make important strides toward improving the financial aid process for students and their families,” said Michele Streeter, Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS).

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improve in these areas.

The 11th District hopeful also connects these issues to a rising number of not just physical health issues, but mental health issues as well. “People are hurting and need help,” says Faison.

“Government is supposed to be a place that represents everyone in the community...and no one gets left behind.”

Faison is campaigning to raise citizen expectations for government leading to a more equitable, fair, and higher quality of life for all people. “It is time for real, meaningful change to come to Asbury Park and other communities like it,” Faison declares. “Hope needs to turn into action and the results leading to a better life for all families in the community...we can achieve this if we empower our entire community.”

T he Ca mpaig n ca n be reached at faison4nj@ gmail.com for any comment on this story.

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Isn’t anyone interested in their children’s health?

W hy can’t I just k now what the plan is to protect the kids?!

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Letters To The Editor Amato Team Cares About Seniors Berkeley Township has a clear choice this November when it comes to the upcoming election. The Berkeley Republicans, or the Amato Team, has worked very hard to ensure the quality of life for all Berkeley Township residents, including seniors.

In normal times, Mayor Amato and the Township Council have worked alongside senior communities to battle ridiculous utility rate hikes, acquire grant funding to improve roadways, and to keep recreational opportunities open for us. The Berkeley Township government cares about keeping parks that are within our senior communities safe and clean.

Even during the pandemic there were improving signs present, the town government stood with us in trying to contact state officials to help re-open our community centers and clubhouses within our communities.

This shows the commitment

and level of understanding the town government has when it comes to preserving our active quality of life.

With all of this being said, I encourage all voters – but especially senior voters – to cast their ballot for the Republican Council members in Column A. Please re-elect Council members Byrnes, Guadagno, Signorile, and Gingrich this year.

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Polozzo Is A Parent Not A Politician A little town like S. Toms River gets forgotten all the time. Anna Polozzo, our board representative, made sure we weren’t forgotten.

She’s the one who’s constantly sticking up for us.

She’s the one who’s always fighting for our little town.

She doesn’t take orders from the Republicans or the Democrats, she just does what she thinks is right.

If Mary Guarin gets in, she’ll take orders from Dan

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Rodrick. You think the Board meetings are chaos now? Wait until Rodrick gets a majority on the board.

He’ll run it into the ground.

Polozzo tells it like it is.

When everyone else is lying through their teeth, she’s refreshingly honest. She’s not a politician, she’s a parent, and that’s why I’m voting for her.

C. George Smith South Toms River

Gentrification In Asbury Park Leaves Locals Behind

On the surface, the concept of gentrification seems like a wonderful process that begins pumping money into a poor community in the hopes of driving new population and business growth. You might start seeing some newer homes on some blocks, a handful of new stores, etc. District 11 Assembly Candidate Dominique Faison is speaking out on how the gentrification process is actually hurting Asbury Park residents.

“Gentrification is centered on wealth, not people,” Faison points out. “This process has changed the town emotionally and financially as working families have no choice but to leave because they can’t afford to live in the town anymore.” Faison’s position on this issue stems from the observation that the local community at-large is not a part of the process. The Green Party candidate cites that many members of the community feel as if their

freedoms are being sold to the highest bidder, while they have absolutely no say in the process.

“The working poor need to be heard...the homeless need to be heard,” Faison declares. “If the ‘powers that be’ want to make the community more profitable, they should be focused on the hard-working families who are already here and build local wealth.” Faison points out the profits of the gentrification process goes to things that go against the community. “There’s no adequate help for the homeless,” says Faison, who is calling on public officials to make good on promises made over the years. “I’m tired of how we are placated by politicians who simply author/propose bills that go nowhere in the legislature,” says Faison.

“It’s time for real change and follow through on programs that will actually help people.”

Faison believes the issues of homelessness, working poor families not having a chance to get ahead, struggling school environment, and crime are all connected and impact one another.

“The lack of social and economic mobility for working poor families has an effect on the community’s children and young adolescents,” comments Faison.

“Instead of a school-tocollege or a school-to-vocation pipeline...we see a school-to-prison pipeline.”

Faison also points out that gentrification only fuels more housing discrimination and homelessness within a community that is already struggling to

Dominique Faison Asbury Park

How Will Anti-Maskers Protect Kids?

I don’t think anyone disputes the fact that parents must raise their children according to ow n conscience, but I a m st ill wondering how those people who a re a nt i-ma sk plan to protect their child re n f rom cont r a ct i ng COVID! No one a nswers t hat question. I get arguments, debates, false statements about disease, propaganda

Irene Davis Little Egg Harbor

End The Filibuster Since the 2020 president ial elect ion, st ate Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country.

And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights.

So far, I have seen more tal k than action in the way President Biden has handled our voting rights crisis. He’s advocated for voting rights legislation and asked Cong ress to take action, but he’s failed to do one ver y obvious thing that would change this fight: unequivocally support ending the filibuster.

The Jim Crow filibuster is the thing standing in the way of passing once in a generation legislation like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If Biden actually wants the Senate to pass those bills, he needs to use his inf luence as president to get the Senate to abolish the filibuster.

Anything less is a failure to meet this crisis.

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Continued From Page 1 tion Code) problems at the site since work was done there without proper permits and inspections.

“The judge ordered that this property owner of the school has to do what all other property owners in town are required to go through, the same procedures,” Starkey said.

“So there’s two things: submit a site plan since there’s been a change in use from the temple to the school; and they need to submit applications for permits and get inspections for the work that was done or that needed to be done to make sure it’s a proper functioning school,” the attorney said.

Starkey explained that the owner of the property must submit a site plan, “which is sort of their proposal of how it can be done,” that must address things like traffic patterns, where the buses would go, where the parking would be, what times of day people would be using the school and more.

The plan would be submitted to the township Planning Board, whose professionals would look at the plan and ask questions.

“There’s a back-and-forth that often happens before the Planning Board hearing, then at the Planning Board hearing there’s often more testimony, more input, the public gets to have input...before the Planning Board makes a decision,” he said.

The township usually gets communication in advance from engineers and professionals about site plans, applications and

The Brick Times, October 23, 2021, Page 9 permits, but none have been sought from the town or issued for the work inside the building. The judge said the school is to remain closed until those things are completed, Starkey said.

The township deemed that one of the three structures on the property was unsafe and notified JCP&L, who did their own investigation and turned the power off to all three buildings.

The property owner then reached out to the utility company, who confirmed with the town that only one of them was deemed unsafe and turned the power back on for the two buildings that were not unsafe, Starkey said.

During public comment, Trish McCarthy of Pelo Road asked if the illegal dorms would be shut down in the neighborhood surrounding the illegal boy’s school.

McCarthy was referring to several homes near the former temple that have been purchased by Gluck and are allegedly being used as dorms for Congregation Kehilos Yisroel high school students.

Starkey said the matter of the illegal school is before the county, but the residential overcrowding issue is before the Brick municipal court.

“There are summonses that have been issued, a Notice of Violation has been issued for overcrowding, and that is currently pending before the municipal court,” he said.

Once all evidence has been presented, the judge will take whatever action he deems appropriate, Starkey said.

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Car Thieves Caught By Police

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Two men have been arrested and charged for theft after breaking into 20 cars in the early hours Tuesday morning, police said.

Around 2:30 a.m., Officers Kyle Patrick, Kyle Dudak, John Sullivan and K9 Officer Scott Smith of the Brick Township Police Department responded to the area of Collins Court in Green Briar I after receiving a call regarding a car burglary in progress.

The caller stated how they saw two unknown individuals entering into multiple cars in the neighborhood.

When Patrick responded to the call, he saw two men in a car that fit the description of the subjects provided to dispatch.

After pulling them over, the two men were identified as Ryan Payesko, 27 of Toms River, and Nicolas Massimi, 28 of Toms River.

Investigation revealed that the two were responsible for the burglaries and both were arrested at the scene of the stop.

Payesko was charged with Theft of Moveable Property, Burglary, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance Paraphernalia, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Heroin) and Possession of Certain Weapons (Brass Knuckles). Payesko was also issued traffic summons for operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

Massimi was charged with Theft of Moveable Property, Burglary, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance Paraphernalia, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Heroin).

It is suspected that the subjects entered as many as 20 cars, police said. Currently, the investigation is ongoing and both suspects are lodged in the Ocean County jail.

The Brick Police Department would like to commend the residents for remaining vigilant and reporting of suspicious activity. Residents are also reminded not to keep valuables in their vehicles and to keep their vehicles locked. If you see a crime or suspicious incident taking place, please call 732-262-1100 or 911.

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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society Left to right in the parlor room of the museum - Lillian Kuduk, Joan Campbell and Rosemarie House, all of Brick.

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society held an Afternoon Tea at its Havens Homestead Museum on October 9. Attendees enjoyed the ambience of the museum rooms while sipping a variety of teas and lemonade. They enjoyed fresh fruit and homemade finger sandwiches,

tea breads, scones, pastries and cookies.

This was the first time the event was able to be held since 2019 due to the pandemic, and the guests attending were very happy to be able to enjoy the afternoon. Everyone received a favor and door prizes were awarded.

BTHS Marching Dragons Winter Juried Craft Show BRICK – The Brick Township High School Marching Dragons Winter Juried Craft Show will be held on December 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission;

Handmade Only Craft Fair - crafters wanted.

If interested, email: bthsmarchingdragonscraftfair@gmail.com.

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BRICK – Mayor Ducey, Council Vice-President Art Halloran and Councilwoman Heather deJong were honored to take part in the annual Italian flag raising ceremony with Brick UNICO on October 8.

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.

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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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New Senior Services Office

21% OFF ENTRANCE FEES MEANS APARTMENTS START AS LOW AS $78,000 For many, 2021 hasn’t been the best year. But we’re about to change that with never-been-offeredbefore savings of 21% off the entrance fee on select apartments!

─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor Ducey visited the Senior Services staff at their new office on October 7. Senior Services will be located in the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road until their new home is ready on Aurora Place. This is the

office where staff will provide outreach and other services to older residents.

Activities will continue to be held at VFW Post 8867 on Adamston Road. For more information, call Senior Services at 732-920-8686.

Our savings apply to all contract options - including Life Care. This means you can enjoy a spectacular, maintenance-free apartment, an active, engaging and amenityrich lifestyle, and the security of knowing high-quality health care is available on campus should health needs change. And, for the first time, new in-unit washers and dryers will be available in our onebedroom floor plans!

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HIC #13VH06729000 ─Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on October 29.

Gates will open at 6:00 pm with the movie shown on the 1,857 square foot video board beginning at 7 p.m.

Ticket Information: Tickets are just $10 and include popcorn plus soda/water. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase.

“Our movie nights were extremely popular last summer, especially our Halloween-themed night, and we’re looking forward to another great night this year,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti.

“Watching the movie from the field is a very unique experience plus we have other fun on tap as well. It promises to be a great night out for all!”

Additionally, the event includes a costume parade for kids, and fun, safe, and low-contact trick-or-treating. There will be a costume contest as well with the winner earning a Luxury Suite outing for a 2022 April/May game.

As part of the Nightmare Before Christmas festivities, Santa Claws will be here for pictures with fans as well.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up. Fans are permitted to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field.

Networking Breakfast

BRICK – Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Networking Breakfast on November 5 from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Make new contacts and grow your business while enjoying a delicious hot breakfast! Pre-registration is required. Sorry no walk-ins. Register at events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ event?llr=ngxyowcab&oeidk=a07eimvk5hg08cb777d.

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Around The Jersey Shore Support Program Celebrates Recovery On Campus

TOMS RIVER – On September 29, the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program, in partnership with HOPE Sheds Light, celebrated recovery and the power of “sharing your story” to help others on the campus mall at Ocean County College.

Attendees heard powerful stories of individuals in recovery and learned about

─Photo courtesy OCC resources available on campus and in our community. Together, we can end the stigma associated with addiction and celebrate the meaning of recovery.

For more information about the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program contact 732-255-0386 or recovery@ocean. edu.

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.

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We Still Have Beautiful Mums, Corn Stalks, Straw, Pumpkins & Decorative Gourds Our Family Farm Market will remain open until the end of October!

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5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your war ranty may be expiring soon.

We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

4 New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we recommend check-

ing whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires.

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

Improper Thyroid Testing Leads To Years Of Misery

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Thyroid disease is occurring at epidemic rates yet many physicians still do not know how to properly evaluate a patient for a thyroid or adrenal condition. Most of the time, you have to take control of your own health care decisions and lab evaluations in order to get well.

That’s what I had to do many years ago, so it surprises me that today there is still resistance to many simple lab tests that could uncover the problem. My book, Thyroid Healthy, gives you the simple education you need to empower yourself with information so you can get well.

As an example, for the last 45 years, doctors have been taught to evaluate a patient for a thyroid problem by ordering a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to determine if you have a low thyroid. This test, while very cheap has many limitations which is why getting FREE and TOTAL values for T4 and T3 is useful, along with a panel that assesses thyroid antibodies. Furthermore, the basal body temperature test should be part of your thyroid workup.

Just checking your thyroid levels or your TSH is not enough. The adrenal glands are connected chemically speaking, and if your adrenal glands are over-producing cortisol you will not feel well, and no amount of thyroid medication will solve it.

Knowing your cortisol levels are important because cortisol can raise Thyroid

Binding Globulin (TBG) which then causes you to have reduced free thyroid hormone available to your cells. In other words, stress which raises cortisol will ultimately lead to hypothyroidism. Cortisol changes according to your circadian rhythm and should be measured with a four-point urine test such as DUTCH or another equivalent.

Adequate testing for this condition has barely budged in decades and as a result, you may be suffering needlessly. One more test that I suggest is for iron, specifically the “ferritin” test which is a good place to start. The reason I recommend drawing a ferritin level at the time of your “Complete Thyroid Panel” is because hypothyroidism often causes people to have a low body temperature. That’s why they always say they’re cold, even when the ambient room temperature is comfortable. The situation causes fewer red blood cells to be manufactured by bone marrow (which is temperature sensitive).

So if your body temp is low and so are your ferritin levels, it builds the case for hypothyroidism. It’s all about putting the puzzle pieces together. The normal reference range varies from lab to lab, but it should be somewhere around 70 to 90 ng/ml. There are ways to raise your iron without having to take supplements which can be very hard on the stomach.

If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I will email it to you next week.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 of the Rancho Folclorico Danca na Eira based in Newark brought their own traditional dance style to the event. They perform traditional Portuguese folklore dance and have been a part of the parade in the past. They celebrated with members of the Ocean County Parade Committee following the parade at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church parish hall building on Grant Avenue.

Parade Committee Chairman Mike Blandina was pleased with this year’s parade noting that the weather is out of everyone’s hands. “We got a good turnout, more than I expected we’d get for a week later but we did it.”

Gerand LaPenna joined many of his fellow Lacey Italian-American Club members at the parish hall as they made the arrangements for the after-parade meal that took place at the parish hall.

“We’ve been doing this for several years. A lot of activity happens here in this building during the parade and the Italian Heritage weekend.”

Cruising by in a classic purple Mustang were members of the Central Jersey Italian American Club of Jackson. Brick Unico, another Italian-American organization, sponsored a band.

Other participants included the Union Church of

Seaside Park, local Cub Scouts and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Squadron based in Lakehurst.

Forty members of Falun Dafa came out to march in the parade for the first time dressed in bright yellow caps, shirts and jackets. The organization traveled from New York to provide some Chinese culture to the event.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions of people have made a part of their lives. It is rooted in Buddhist tradition and consists of self-improvement through the study of teachings and gentle exercises and meditation. Group coordinator Bridget Lee said her organization formed in 1992. “China is a communist country; we have no freedom. We want to share the truthful compassionate quality of our society.”

She added, “we are very happy to be here.

Some are playing the traditional Chinese drum and 20 are doing the exercise to share with the American people. During these COVID-19 times we want to see more strong health and hope.”

Just like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, this year’s parade concluded with a float featuring Santa Claus and his sleigh featuring reindeer and some smiling elves.

Second Annual Boo-Drive Thru At Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER – B98.5 FM is hosting the second annual Boo Drive -Thru at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on October 29 at 4 p.m.

Boo Drive-Thru in partnership with the Ocean County Mall and Stop & Shop is a safe and spooky way for families to dress up in costume, decorate their cars, and trick or treat in the comfort of their own vehicles. Located in the mall parking lot, this event is free to all ages.

Attendees will be greeted by the B98.5 on-air staff in costume and will experience festive Halloween displays as they drive through.

While supplies last, every car will receive a B98.5 trick or treat bag filled with candy, station merchandise, and the chance to win great prizes including concert tickets and more.

Attendees are encouraged to get creative and decorate their vehicles as they will be entered into B98.5’s best decorated vehicle contest.

Three lucky winners with the best Halloween themed vehicle will drive away with cold hard cash.

For more information about Boo Drive-Thru and its partners, email info@PressCommRadio.com.

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Items For Sale Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order.

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Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Avon Sale - For the hoildays, gift or any time. Make up, eyeliner, eye shadow, perfume, etc. Call for brochure 732-773-5078.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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(17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my COVID safe home in Holiday City, Toms River.

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(45) 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. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag.

Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Bus Drivers Needed - For the Toms River Regional Schools Transportation Department. $20 per hour, please apply on our website at www. trschools.com under substitute/part time employment. $22.50 is the sub rate. $3,000 for someone with CDL with S,P, and airbrakes, and $1,000 for someone without the CDL and endorsements, but who is willing to be trained and get the CDL and endorsements. (46)

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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Fire:

Continued From Page 1 lead the community outreach programs, with participation by volunteer firefighters from all township fire companies.

Volunteers from Breton Woods Fire Company and Pioneer Hose Fire Company brought two fire trucks to the school for a presentation on fire safety, which was held outdoors due to the public health crisis.

Before COVID, the department had indoor assemblies, followed by a trip outside to see the fire trucks. Last year the event was all virtual, Chief Batzel said.

Volunteer firefighter Angel Mercado donned 80 pounds of gear, complete with

air tanks, facemask and helmet to teach the elementary school children not to be fearful of them if they’re ever in a fire. “We are here to help you,” he said.

Assistant Chief Orlando told the children that the firefighters put their “bunker gear” (protective clothing) on at the firehouse and put their air packs and other equipment on in the fire truck while enroute to the fire.

Mercado demonstrated how the firefighter’s air tanks are connected to the backs of the seats in the fire truck. All the firefighter has to do is link their arms into the straps and stand up.

“It’s as heavy as a pumpkin!” exclaimed one child when he got to hold and try on one of the helmets.

The children learned about the importance of smoke alarms and heard how they sound while checking the battery.

“If the smoke alarm goes off in your house, it’s time to leave,” said Orlando.

“Wherever you are, get out of the house.

Talk to the adults that you live with about what to do if there’s a fire.”

During a question and answer period, one child asked why the fire trucks at the school were yellow and green. “I thought fire trucks were red,” he said.

Chief Batzel said the color of the trucks are based on history and tradition, but certain elements have to meet established standards, like striping and lights. “But color isn’t one of them,” he said.

Osbornville Elementary School’s kindergarten bilingual teacher Joann Betancourt said her class had been learning about community helpers all week.

“So this worked out perfectly,” she said.

“They all made and colored firefighter hats this morning to get them excited.”

After sharing their fire safety message, the f iref ighters handed out coloring books, rulers, sunglasses and more giveaways to the children.

Fire Prevention Month is held in October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The Fire Safety Bureau is planning to visit ever y preschool and elementary school this month.

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle.

Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless

you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse.

An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the atfault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.

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