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─Photo and screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Top) This is how the property looks today. (Right) The owner presented this rendering to show what his shop would look like. combining commercial providing a means to t r a c t o r w h o o w n s

By Judy and residential use on improve businesses. Oceanside Painting, Smestad-Nunn Only Drum Point Road, appeared before the BR ICK - For the one parcel.

The Village Zone, Mantoloking Road and Tow nship Plan ni ng third time in as many months, a developer established by ordi- Herbertsville Road are Board on October 27 is taking advantage of nance in 2018, protects currently in the Village with his proposal to build a tradesman shop the new Village Zone t he t ow n sh ip f rom Zone.

Applicant Phil For- behi nd a t wo -stor y that encourages mixed high-density residenuse development by tial development while tuna, a painting con- (Property - See Page 4)

ROTC Cadets Compete In Ranger Challenge Competition

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The 99th Readiness Division served as hosts of the Army Reserve’s second Brigade “Ranger Challenge” recently.

The event involved U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from multiple colleges and

universities across the northeastern United States including Princeton, Rutgers, Drexel, Scranton, Seton Hall, Fordham, St. Johns, Temple, UPITT and UMASS. T he c om p e t it ion evaluated basic warrior tasks and military knowledge to deter-

mine the top ROTC team of the challenge within the 2nd Brigade.

The Ranger Challenge tested cadets mentally and physically while foster ing teamwork and developing their leadership abilities.

While each part of the event is designed to challenge the cadets’

physical and mental resilience, teamwork is also essential to their success during the competition.

The event included the following events: • Rope Bridge • Grenade Assault Course • Weapons Proficieccy • Casualty Ops

• Obstacle Course More than 500 cadets took part in the event which Major Paul Carroll, 2nd Brigade S3 and officer-in-charge of the event said was “a great event – cadets have a good time, and they also can be tested on their leadership

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November 6, 2021

Officials Discuss Flooding, Illegal School

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body passed a new ordinance that amends an existing Flood Damage Prevention ordinance during the October 26 council meeting.

This was needed in order to meet new requirements for the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a voluntary incentive program for floodplain management that can save residents money on their flood insurance premiums.

“The township must revise its flood damage prevention ordinance to include language regarding mobile homes in flood areas,” said Councilman Paul Mummolo.

Township Planner Tara Paxton worked on the ordinance to ensure compliance and consistency with the flood prevention regulations, he said. The revisions include language requiring mobile homes and mobile home parks to meet a one-foot freeboard requirement and language prohibiting dumping and drainage systems.

(School - See Page 5)

Halloween Parade Provides Another Nightmare On Main Street

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Thousands flocked to watch - or be in - this year’s 82nd Annual Halloween Parade that haunted the downtown area.

According to Toms River folklore, the first parade was held on October 31, 1919, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company No. 1.

This year’s parade which returned after a year’s absence due to the pandemic, kicked off with two police motorcycles followed by an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office vehicle and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Police Chief Mitchell A. Little.

The traditions of this parade go far beyond (Halloween - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 existing home at 360 Drum Point Road, which would remain as is.

The parcel has about 80’ fronting Drum Point Road and a depth of 686’, totaling 1.26 acres. It is located between Osbornville Baptist Church and Emberly Road.

The new 24’ x 140’ shop is to be constructed perpendicular to the home, due to the shape of the long, narrow lot.

The 3,360 square-foot building would have a metal roof and siding with four garage doors. Each of the four spaces also has a window, a main door and a window in the rear of the building. The plan calls for a poured concrete floor.

While four tenants could occupy the building, current plans are for two tenants to occupy a double space. Each of the four

spaces measures 35’ x 24’.

The application includes parking, fencing, a sidewalk, a gravel driveway, landscaping and lighting improvements. The building height is 18’7” from peak to grade.

While some tree clearing is included on the heavily-wooded lot to accommodate the project, some of the existing mature vegetation would remain to buffer the proposed building from the existing residential homes on the neighboring properties.

Tree removal requires a permit from the township engineer, and if more than nine trees are removed from a parcel, the Planning Board has jurisdiction to require the replanting of trees.

There are two dry wells included in the plan, designed to capture runoff rainwater from the roof.

Project engineer Robert Espasa said the property lot coverage, including the existing

house, would total 7.5 percent where 30 percent is allowed.

A number of Emberly Road residents attended the Planning Board meeting to voice their concerns about the proposed tradesman shop.

Perry Ciampolillo said the residents are concerned about their property values.

“Who knows what’s going to go on back there? We all live on Emberly Drive, and this butts up against all our properties,” he said. “There’s gonna be lights going on and off, people coming and going, and you’re upsetting the wildlife.”

John Jackson, attorney for the property owner, said there would be no light spillage onto a djoi n i ng proper t ies, that lights would only illuminate areas they’re supposed to be illuminating.

There would be no lights in the rear of

the building, which face the residential properties.

Resident Julie McBride asked if there are restrictions in place about what types of businesses could operate at the site. “What can they store? Will there be hazardous materials? If they rent to others in the future, that’s my concern.”

Township Planner Tara Paxton said that the Township Fire Bureau inspects every commercial property every year and not only checks their fire detectors but also to be sure that no one is storing hazardous materials.

During his summation, attorney Jackson said there has been a proliferation in town of construction equipment being stored outdoors.

“This will prevent that,” he said.

The Planning Board members unanimously approved the project.

Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Healt h Associat ion i n New Jer sey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

The group, called Life in Waves, is

meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators.

“Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the

wait resses, hou sekee per s, ma ssage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.”

Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep

d isorde r s, de pression , a n x iet y a nd Post-Tr au mat ic St ress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health.

Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@ mhanj.org.

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Continued From Page 1 “There is also a change in the appeals section,” Mummolo said. “Currently appeals are heard by the Ocean County Construction Board of Appeals because it’s an engineering function and not a construction function, so the CRS reviewers want the process to change to a function of the Township Planning Board.

This ordinance includes that modification,” he said.

School Fines Questioned In other news, during public comment, resident Joe Orth of Cleveland Avenue asked about the total amount of fines being levied against Lakewood developer David Gluck for running an illegal boarding house at 91 Hendrickson Avenue and an unauthorized boy’s high school at 200 Van Zile Road.

Orth was referring to the site of the former Beth Or Temple, which was sold in March to Gluck and Congregation Kehilos Yisroel who has been using the former temple as a school for boys without obtaining township permits or safety inspections. The group has also purchased several homes in the area which are allegedly being used as dorms for the students.

“The fines are to be set by the municipal court and/or the superior court, there’s two actions pending,” said township attorney Kevin Starkey. “Under our ordinances, it is a daily fine, but the enforcement of that is up to the courts, when it comes before them, and it hasn’t been there yet.”

Starkey said he didn’t know if there was an

The Brick Times, November 6, 2021, Page 5 amount specified in the Notice of Violation that was filed by the township, but there are amounts in the ordinances of up to $2,000 a day.

“The Notice of Violation is the triggering event for the start of the fines to run, and the fines continue each day that the violation is not remedied,” the attorney said.

Then that goes before the municipal court where the judge has the discretion to set a fine within that range, he said.

There have been two court appearances so far, but there hasn’t been a hearing yet, Starkey added. A hearing is scheduled for superior court in early November, and the municipal court hearing is scheduled for November 8.

Recycling Upgrade And finally, during elected officials comments, Councilman Vince Minichino said that recycling has become easier since there has been an upgrade to single-stream recycling in Ocean County.

“Now, more papers and metals are accepted,” he said.

Other items that can be recycled now include cereal and food boxes, tissue boxes, paper towel and tissue rolls, all shapes, all sizes, shapes and colors of glass bottles, and jars as long as the containers are empty and rinsed.

Pizza boxes may be recycled if they are clean.

Some items that cannot be recycled include plastic bags, shredded paper, bulk items like garden hoses, furniture, file folders, telephone books, light bulbs and aerosol cans.

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Continued From Page 1 the marchers, floats, bands, and various groups that come crawling down the parade route. Another tradition is the early placing of lawn chairs to watch the event along Washington and Main streets, as well as dressing in costume to watch.

This year, unlike most, the parade was held a day prior to Halloween itself. It was held on October 30 because when the event originated, an agreement was made between the fire company and local clergy that the parade would not be held on a Sunday despite it taking place hours after any church services.

The other factor that played a bit of havoc for the parade’s organizers and attendees/ participants. As one mom of a Toms River High School North band member remarked, “the weather didn’t seem to know what it wanted to do.” The day fluctuated from overcast skies, to some sprinkles of rain to blue sky and sunshine. Around 5 p.m. the sun came out and it signaled perfect weather for the parade which kicked off at 7 p.m.

The parade route also offered up some refreshments from different businesses and organizations such as the Wellspring church which once again gave out free water and other beverages and Campbell’s Funeral Home who provided candy, cinnamon donuts and apple cider.

People began lining up hours before the parade began. For Cameron Rodelli, Tinton Falls, Giana Bertele, Toms River and Sophia Stanziale, from Hazlet, all 7 years old, it was a chance to dress up in costume with family

members.

Lisa Bertele of Toms River said this was her first year to watch the parade. “I moved here. This is very exciting.”

Leigh Ann Neff of Brick dressed as a social media butterfly as she joined 11-year-old Gracie Hansen, of Point Pleasant. The two were waiting for the parade to start so they could see Neff’s husband Chris who was driving a vehicle in the parade with some local royalty onboard. “He is driving the queen of parades, Miss Liberty (also known as Sondra Fortunato).”

Miss Liberty is a staple figure in the parade and this year was no exception as she joined her pint-sized counterpart from last year who dressed as her and even imitated her iconic vehicle.

That vehicle was stolen in Atlantic County earlier this fall but thankfully was recovered by authorities.

“This is my first Toms River (Halloween) parade. The last Halloween parade we went to was in Point Pleasant in 2019,” Neff said.

“I wanted to be this for a couple of years because I am a social butterfly,” she added.

Gracie said she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be “but I found this witch hat and improvised it with stuff I had.” The witch hat featured a few black feathers.

Traveling further up Washington Street were members of the Coar family who recently moved to Island Heights from Asbury Park and the Lenz family. Fiona Coar, 5 and her 2-year-old brother John were in costume but were already having fun playing with a pile of leaves on the side walk. They were joined by 2-year-old Jade Lenz of Bayville.

“I was in the parade when I was in high school and now, I’m coming with my kid, “Stacie Lenz said.

Searching for a spot for to sit, members of the Bonfanti and Sanguinetti families of Lacey found a corner on Main Street that was just perfect. They were also in costume and ready for fun.

“This isn’t a tradition but when we heard it was on Saturday (the day before Halloween) this year we decided we’d come out because usually we trick or treat on Halloween,” Dorothie Bonfanti said.

There were a wide variety of decorative floats - some created by businesses, others by organizations. Cub Scout Pack 62 was shivering their timbers and ready to sail down the street as pirates this year. They had a pirate ship float that drew a lot of attention during the parade.

It wasn’t just children and adults who were dressed up for Halloween. Mork was among the many costumed dogs who were in the

parade. Mork was a police officer, and his owner Mindy Feldman and Bernadette Javick of Ocean Gate were dressed as prisoners.

Other notable entries in the parade were a mobile Pac Man arcade game that was pulled along the parade route, the Toms River High School North Band whose faces were painted as zombies and one woman was apparently dressed as a pregnant woman whose child couldn’t wait to burst out of her belly - baby arms adorned her shirt.

The event, which is the second largest Halloween parade in the country, invites some creative costumes and this year was no exception. There was also no lack of some more traditional horror movie characters of the season such as Ghostface from Scream, Michael Myers from Halloween and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. It did start to rain a bit during the parade but most spectators and participants ignored it and kept on enjoying the parade.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller The Pirates of Cub Scout Pack 62 assemble before sailing down Main Street for this year’s Toms River Halloween Parade.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim ( NJ- 03) and Chai r man Frank Pallone (NJ-06) introduced the Security After Sandy Act, a bill that would forgive debt owed to the federal government by homeowners recovering from Superstorm Sandy.

“New Jersey is still recovering from two crises: the impact of COVID-19 on our state and the lingering effects of Superstorm Sandy,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to have fought for and won more than $12 million dollars in total loan forgiveness for several

WA SH I NGTON, D C – U. S. S e n a t o r s C o r y Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Braun (R-I N) and U.S. Representatives James P. McGover n (D-MA) and Jackie Walorski (R-I N) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would convene a second national White House conference on food, nutrition, hunger, and health. The fi rst such conference occurred just over 50 years ago, culminating in the creation and expansion of prog rams such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.

The proposed second conference would take a whole-of-government approach to ending hunger and combatting nutrition insecu r it y in A mer ica, featuring diverse voices and those with lived experience. The conference would also explore weaknesses within the current

Kim Bill Would Help Homeowners Recovering From Superstorm Sandy Ocean County towns and schools, and I won’t stop fighting until every single homeowner in my district has the financial relief they need as well. I want to thank Chairman Pallone and our local officials throughout Ocean County who have all come together to craft this important bill. I know together, we’ll fight to give all our neighbors the relief they need.” “(During the 9th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy), our fight remains as strong as ever for New Jersey’s families who are still working to recover from the

storm’s devastation. Our communities and residents faced extraordinary financial strain because of this storm. The Security After Sandy Act will provide relief for families and New Jersey communities still working to recover from this disaster,” said Congressman Pallone. “I want to thank Congressman Kim and Senator Menendez for their continued leadership on this critical piece of legislation.”

The Security After Sandy Act contains two key provisions. First, it provides direct relief to communities

by forgiving all Community Disaster Loans (CDLs) from January 1, 2006 to January 1, 2021, which includes all Superstorm Sandy loans.

The CDL program supports local governments grappling with significant tax and other major revenue losses after major disasters, but repaying these loans became an additional challenge for local governments struggling with reduced revenue as a result of COVID-19. Through the efforts of Congressman Kim and the New Jersey delegation, this portion of the bill was passed into law

earlier this year, including forgiveness of $25.9 million for local governments in New Jersey.

The second key provision of the bill helps New Jersey homeowners forced to pay back aid that was disbursed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy by stopping any further recoupment efforts for debt owed to the federal government in relation to Superstorm Sandy or any other major declared disasters between 2006 and 2021. These recoupment efforts, also known as “clawbacks,” have blindsided many, because it was under

Booker: White House Conference On Food, Nutrition, Hunger And Health To Convene

food system, highlighting the fragility created by hyper-consolidation that has led to fewer choices for consumers and economic insecu r it y for far mers, ranchers, and rural communities, many of which are now considered food deserts.

“Fifty years ago, our nation convened a conference to address the widespread hunger crisis in America, leading to the creation and expansion of prog rams such as WIC and the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program,” said Sen. Booker. “Despite the progress made, America is grappling with a hunger crisis and now faces a second crisis - one of nutrition insecurity - that is plag ui ng ou r nat ion and hindering the success of our nation’s youth as a result of decades-long policy failures in our food system. This bicameral, bipartisan legislation will, in the spirit of 50 years ago, convene a second conference of advocates, healthcare professionals, and farmers and ranchers

to address the failures and inequities of our broken food system that is poisoning our communities and preventing us from achieving true justice.”

“I am proud to support the efforts of Chairman McGover n and Senator Booker to introduce bipartisan legislation convening a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health,” said Chef José Andrés, founder of the food relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen.

“Whether after disasters, in our schools, or fighting ongoi ng hu nger i n ou r local communities, I believe in the power of food to bring all Americans together. We must build longer tables where nutrition insecurity becomes a problem of the past. I look for wa rd to working closely with President Biden, the White House, and Congress on making this long-overdue conference a reality.”

“As a country, we can end hunger. 36 million Americans went hungry even before the pandem-

ic – we should not aspire to just going back to the way things were before the pandemic, we should aspire to do better,” said Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio.

“Ending hunger in America isn’t just some dream or slogan, it’s something that we can and will make into a reality, and that starts with convening this White House conference.”

“The time is ripe for a White House Conference to develop a national strategy to fi x food. Our country faces a nutrition crisis, harming our health, economy, equity, military readiness, and natural resources,” said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. “Current federal policies, research, and investments in food and nut r ition are f ragmented across 21 agencies. A Conference will be critical to re-imagine and re-design our food system toward one that improves health, ends hunger, reduces healthcare spend-

ing, advances science and innovation, and boosts our economy for all Americans.”

In the United States currently, nearly half of the adult population and a quarter of the young adult population is pre-diabetic or has Type 2 diabetes.

Nutrition insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases disproportionately affect racial and ethnic groups as well as low-income, r u ral, and other underserved populations in the United States. In just over 10 years, Type 2 diabetes rates have doubled for African American children and increased 50 percent for Native American children and Hispanic children between the ages of 10 and 19. Black Americans are also 40 percent more likely to have high blood pressu re a nd 30 percent more likely to die of heart disease than white Americans. Recent data has shown that the healthcare costs attributable to diet-related diseases exceed $600 billion annually, with such diseases leading

the federal government’s own recommendation that many New Jersey residents applied for loans and benefits offered by various federal programs without clear guidance on repayment terms and contingencies.

The bill is cosponsored by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08). Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) previously led companion legislation in the Senate.

to worse outcomes from COVID-19.

Although new census data shows that recent actions have brought hunger in America to its lowest level since the pandemic began, returning to the preCOVID status quo would leave tens of millions of people hungry in every congressional district in the nation. More than 35 million people, including 10 million children, were going hungry in America even before the COVID pandemic hit. Nonprofit groups estimate that hunger costs the United States over $160 billion each year in poor health outcomes, chronic disease, and lost productivity.

This White House conference would bring together the heads of food banks, hos pit a l s , gove r n me nt agencies, nonprofits, educators, farmers and ranchers, individuals with lived experiences, and more, with the goal of crafting a real plan with benchmarks for ending hunger, reducing nutrition insecurity, and reducing diet-related disease.

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Continued From Page 1 skills, their decision-making skills, and their ability to be flexible, agile, and to be physically fit.”

Major Carroll explained “the competition this year was pretty unique in that we hosted it in a training area that allowed our families to come and watch the entire event.”

Family members of the cadets watched these young men and women testing their warrior skills in events such as the obstacle course, one-rope bridge, hand grenade assault course, weapons assembly, 6.3mile road march, and night-and-day land navigation.

Master Sgt. Christopher Miller, 2nd

Brigade S3 non-commissioned officer in charge remarked, “we try to make it more rigorous every year; we try to figure out what our boundaries are for our cadets and push them to those boundaries.”

“What we’ve really done is taken the events and made them more cadet-driven so they lead from the front – they’re getting that practice, that repetition that they need before becoming a full-fledged officer,” Miller added.

During this year’s Ranger Challenge, 45 ROTC teams representing colleges and universities throughout the northeastern United States were joined by teams from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Air Force ROTC from Albany.

“Our cadets become officers who under-

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stand the different branches of military service. This is an opportunity for them to continue to build that relationship, but it’s also an opportunity to give back because we help each other out the entire academic year with training and just learning from each other,” Carroll said.

With this Ranger Challenge over, the top two ROTC teams will move on to compete in the annual Sandhurst Competition, the culminating event hosted every April at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Miller said, “our events here are based off of the Sandhurst Competition at West Point.

We try to mimic as best we can at the brigade level what they’re going to experience when they go to West Point.”

“The Coast Guard team that is participating here will also be competing at West Point, so this is also a train-up for them,” Carroll added.

Whether they win or lose, the cadets competing in Ranger Challenge will learn valuable lessons as they prepare to lead the Army into the future.

“It’s been a great experience,” Cadet Ryan Ott said.

Cadet Naya Goodman said “I enlisted before deciding to go the commissioned officer route. I wanted to know how it was at first and decided that I wanted to be a leader.”

“For me it’s mainly about setting up my future, so I have structure now and after I graduate so I’m secured for something and don’t have to worry about what I’m going to do in life,” Cadet Madison Bush said.

She added, “what better way to do it than the Army life. All my life I tried to be community oriented to give back to my community in any way I could. This is the best way I could think of in this stage of my life and forward to benefit myself and my country, that’s why I chose it.”

“It’s great to see the excitement on the cadets’ faces as they compete throughout the course of the event. It is very rigorous, but they always have smiles on their faces, and when it’s done, they know that they’ve accomplished something,” Miller added.

─Photo courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst The best teams will move on to the next event at West Point.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Police Captain Remembered As Family Man And Dedicated Officer

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – The township recently lost a noted father, husband, mentor, friend, and leader in the form of Police Captain Joseph Goertz badge #251.

Goertz is survived by his wife Elena, his four children Alexa, Joey, Nicole and Ryan and was described by the police department as being a “proud family man, nurturing husband and an amazing father.”

A post about him on the Township Police Department website noted that “his family always came first and he made sure that it was known his best accomplishments in life were to being lucky enough to marry his beautiful wife Elena and being a father to four great children.”

According to the department’s website, prior to his becoming a police officer he was well known professional bowler and the Lakewood Historical Museum has a display of his bowling trophies.

Goertz was hired in May of 1998 by the police department and was one of 14 Lakewood recruits that began their career at the Ocean County Police Academy class 70. After he graduated, he was assigned to the patrol division and during the course of his career he moved up in the department.

The captain joined the Special Response Team which was made up of highly trained and skilled officer to respond to critical incidents.

He was promoted in 2006 to the rank of sergeant and to the rank of lieutenant in

─Photo courtesy Lakewood Police Department Lakewood Police Captain Joseph Goertz is remembered as a family man and leader.

2013 both in the patrol division. He was promoted in to captain as patrol commander, laterally, as administration captain.

During his years in the department, he made an impact within the community, “gaining the respect and being a true friend to the community and his brother and sister officers. He will be greatly missed,” the police department said.

Goertz once told a fellow officer who asked how he wished to be remembered, “just call me Joe – a dedicated family man that loved his wife, kids and is proud to serve the Lakewood Police community, rank does not define me.”

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What is a “Mom & Pop” Business?

A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.

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1579 Old Freehold Rd. Toms River, NJ 08753 732-505-4477 www.rosegardennj.com ─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor Ducey and the Township Council honored Matthew Nugent on obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Township Council meeting. Pictured from left to right are Mayor Ducey, Matthew Nugent and Councilman Paul Mummolo.

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.

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Brick Schools Receive $7.5 Million In Funding

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The school district got some good news after it was announced that it would be receiving about $7.5 million in New Jersey state emergency aid, awarded to school districts during times of fiscal distress.

Brick schools has lost a total of some $15 m i l l io n i n s t a t e f u n d i ng ove r the last four years and was slated to lose an additional $5.3 million in the 2022-2023 school year due to NJ State Senate Bill S-2, which modified school funding in 2018 and eliminated over $20 million to the tow nship over a seven-year period.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Farrell said the added aid would help

the district address student, staff and infrastructure needs. Brick will receive $6,527,350 in “Stabilization Aid,” and a $967,754 “Education Rescue Grant,” totaling $7,495,004.

School Business Administrator James Edwards said the funds will help suppor t increased capital expendit u res such as HVAC/ventilation systems.

“This much-needed aid will help our district mitigate past budget deficiencies and help us re-establish purposeful (albeit efficient) educational programming for our students,” said Dr. Farrell.

Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab thanked Dr. Farrell and Mayor John G. Ducey for their “tireless efforts communicating with Trenton.”

Recreation Winter Camp

BRICK – Looking for something to keep the kids busy during winter recess? Recreation is offering a Winter Camp during the break where kids will have the chance to enjoy trips, activities and the company of friends and peers!

Winter Camp is for residents ages 6 to 12 and the camp will take place from Decem-

ber 27 to 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $150 per camper and includes trips to Adventure Aquarium, Urban Air, Ocean Lanes, Funplex and a t-shirt.

Online registration is open now. For more information, call Recreation at 732-2621075.

Homemade Cookie Sale

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will be having a homemade cookie sale December 11 at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick. One pound boxes of holiday cookies will be $10 each, and will contain

an assortment in a holiday themed box.

They can be ordered by calling 732458-6266 by December 1. The cookies must be pre-ordered and picked up at the Homestead December 11 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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─Photo courtesy Willow Springs BRICK – On October 28 in honor of First Responders Day, Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare provided breakfast for Brick Police Department and Brick EMS. Sergeant Jim Kelly commented, “we always appreciate a strong relationship with the community. Thank you to Willow Springs and Taylor Sam’s for a delicious breakfast.”

Ralph New man, Ad mi nist rator at Willow Springs, thanked the First Responders for all of their support within the Com mu n it y. Pam Montemu r no, Regional Director of Business Development, thanked Mayor Ducey for his continual support.

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Brick Police Nab Several Drug Dealers

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Members of the police department’s Special Crime Unit recently charged several individuals for possession of crack and heroin, as well as for shoplifting.

The SCU made multiple arrests during the last two weeks of October, beginning on the evening of October 18 when SCU detectives observed suspicious activity at the Exxon station on Drum Point Road.

They stopped Desiree DeMartino 30, from Point Pleasant, for motor vehicle infractions and the investigation led to charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of heroin, crack, cocaine, methadone, Alprazolam, a hypodermic syringe, and drug paraphernalia. Those charges were issued on a warrant and DeMartin was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

On October 19, at 7 p.m., detectives said they stopped a vehicle after observing motor vehicle infractions and suspicious activity in the Walgreens parking lot on Route 88. The stop led to the discovery of heroin.

The driver, Anthony Calabrese, 37, Jackson was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, along with motor vehicle summonses. Calabrese’s drug charges were issued on a warrant and he was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

Calabrese’s passengers, Jason Lasry 42,

of Metuchen and Ryan Chapman, 40, of Howell, were charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Lasry was released on a summons, and Chapman was charged on a warrant and transported to Ocean County Jail where a prisoner search revealed a quantity of crack on his person.

Police said they observed a drug transaction at 5 p.m. on October 20 and stopped Jamell White 27, of Brick. White was charged with distribution of crack, possession of crack and paraphernalia. White was released on a summons.

On the morning of October 22, at 11:30 a.m., detectives allegedly observed Albert Palmieri III, 36, of Toms River, shoplifting at the Wawa located at 116 Brick Boulevard. The arrest of Palmieri led to further investigation of Palmieri’s cohorts, Hector Hernandez, 33, of Seaside Heights and Melissa Scheller, 38, of Toms River.

Palmieri was charged with distribution of heroin, possession of heroin and paraphernalia, and shoplifting.

Hernandez was charged with distribution of heroin, possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Their charges were issued on a warrant and both subjects were lodged in Ocean County Jail. Scheller was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, and released on a summons.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This seagull didn’t get the memo that the summer season is over. This little guy was spotted at the 7th Avenue Beach in Seaside Park making sure the “stay off the dunes” sign was enforced. (Photo by Sandy Smildzins)

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Common But Overlooked Causes For Hair Loss

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I was talking with a friend who said she is suddenly experiencing hair loss, and that it is very disappointing to her because it appears to be getting worse. She was leaning on me for advice because, “I can’t look in the mirror anymore.”

She has tried all the expensive shampoos, and color treatments, she has asked her doctor, and she has finally retreated to the reality of losing her hair, when she is still a very pretty woman in her mid 70’s. Basically, she’s given up hope for restoration.

Today’s article is to help you understand the possible causes for hair loss. It’s not always because of advancing age, although that is one obvious reason.

An estimated 100 hairs are shed every day!

That’s hard to believe, but it’s true. If you’re not growing new hairs, the hair loss becomes more evident. So hair loss and hair growth are two different, dynamic things. You can’t stop the shedding, that’s natural, but you do have some control over new hair growth.

If you can’t figure out the root cause of the hair loss, you are never going to solve it! Here are a few possibilities: Statin Use. People with elevated cholesterol sometimes take statin medications such as atorvastatin to help improve their ratios. A well-documented side effect of this category of medications is reduced production of thyroid hormone. And that leads to hair loss. This was exactly the problem with my friend the other day… she told me she had been on a statin drug for about 2 or 3 years, and that’s

when her problem began. Statins, through their drug mugging effect, lead to reduced hair growth and extra shedding.

The fix for statins is pretty simple. I’d suggest you talk to your physician and get a prescription for a thyroid hormone medication. You could also try a good thyroid supplement to support thyroid hormone synthesis.

These are choices to consider while you work with your physician to determine what is best with you.

Antibiotics and Anti-fungals.

Many people today are treating themselves for mold illness or other infections such as Lyme disease, H. pylori, SIBO, or even acne. The medications that “kill” organisms are well known to cause hair loss, and this begins about two to four months into drug therapy. It’s often overlooked by doctors who have one goal in mind, treat your infection.

But the hair loss can be profound and frightening to the patient, so I’m listing this category of medications so you understand what is happening and can take action. The fix would include some high-quality probiotics and prebiotics, as well as some patience.

Upon discontinuation of the offending drug, your hair should slowly begin to grow back.

Autoimmune conditions are another cause for hair loss. There are several others, but I’ve run out of space here. If you’d like to learn more, I have written a comprehensive article on this topic, along with “the fix” for each problem. This article can be emailed to you if you’d like it, just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

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

to the form.

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

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Steam Camp! Spatial Visualization I

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College Presents: Steam Camp! Spatial Visualization I, free for grades 6 through 8, Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from November 9 through 30 via Hyflex (on campus or Webex).

Limited space for on campus. To register: Go to the following link docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds5GDAgf0Zs_ QKA5VV4NvjYL-i2J2ugCw01iIW1MRsv844CA/viewform, and digitally register. After registration, they will reach out to you with the login details.

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Goal: This camp encourages spatial skills in both technical and artistic applications for middle school students.

Implementation: Combine the use of the Spatial Vis™ application with drawing activities which align with the drafting techniques to show the full spectrum of STEAM. Spatial Vis™ teaches freehand sketching to improve spatial skills which can increase grades in STEM, as well as CAD and Design skills.

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – County officials are clearly getting the message out when it comes to recycling in Ocean County. So much so that they recently received an award for it.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection presented the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management with their 2021 Recycling Award in the “Outstanding Educator/Educational Program” category.

County officials accepted the award during a virtual awards ceremony organized by the Association of New Jersey Recyclers. Ocean County received the award in acknowledgement of its educational efforts through initiatives like the “Recycling Guide for Vacationers (and locals too),” “Recycling Guide for Boaters,” and the “Be Shore to Recycle Right” recycling igloos.

Anthony M. Agliata, director of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management said, “our ‘Vacationers Guide’ was created by the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management to acknowledge the ways in which vacationers’ home recycling programs may differ from the program in Ocean County.”

“More than 4,000 guides were distributed to real estate offices, municipal buildings, and local stores throughout Ocean County. With such a large influx of visitors in the summer months, this guide has proven to be very helpful in encouraging everyone to continue their recycling efforts, no matter where they

are,” he added.

Ocean County has more than 180 marinas which sparked the creation of a “Boaters Guide” and the unique recycling needs of marinas and boat owners alike. More than 6,500 guides were distributed to marinas, municipal buildings, and boat-related businesses including local bait and tackle shops.

The recycling igloos are also a great way to promote recycling in public spaces, Agliata noted.

“We are proud to report that more than 37 tons of recyclable material was collected from over 100 igloos placed throughout the County in 2020,” said Gary Quinn, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

“Our educational and outreach efforts have led to measurable improvements in the overall recycling rate and a greater capture of recyclables, which provides tremendous financial and environmental benefits for Ocean County and its resident.

“As a result of this helpful information our recycling rates are climbing again and our residents continue to embrace this program especially for its environmental benefits,” he added. “We have an outstanding team in our Department of Solid Waste Management that work collectively in providing updated and accurate information to our residents and visitors so everyone can participate in our recycling programs in Ocean County. This award truly highlights the ongoing efforts of the staff, who show their dedication daily making certain recycling continues to grow and remains easy and accessible to residents and visitors alike.”

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Two Men Plead Guilty To Running Drug Facility

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Two men have pled guilty to running an illegal drug facility after police found them possessing several drugs and firearms.

On October 26, Jose Quintero-DeJesus, 37, of Brick, and Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez, 26, of Manchester, pled guilty to Maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility.

In 2020, Brick Police arrested Quintero-DeJesus after performing a traffic stop. Mendoza-Gutierrez was apprehended at his home in Manchester.

Multiple police departments then searched their homes and seized firearms, approximately 1,050 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of methamphetamine, a quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia indic-

ative of distribution purposes, a high-end security system, and approximately $30,000 in cash.

Both Quintero-DeJesus and Mendoza-Gutierrez were arrested and charged. Quintero-DeJesus has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest and Mendoza-Gutierrez was charged on a summons and released pending future court appearances.

At the time of their sentencing on December 17, the State will be seeking a term of eight years New Jersey State Prison for each defendant.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke who is handling the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecu-

tor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Northern Ocean County/Monmouth Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force (HIDTA), Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team, Brick Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Brick Township Police Department K-9 Unit, Brick Township Police Department SERT, Lakewood Police Department Street Crimes Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Quintero’s and Mendoza-Gutierrez’s guilty pleas, and soon their state prison sentences.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors.

Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain

By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference.

The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest.

He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999.

Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner.

He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned

him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center.

There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place.

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Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists.

The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,

along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you.

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With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats.

“It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his

allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos.

After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks.

His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body.

“She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-

ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day.

Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either.

Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another.

Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand.

Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 6 - NOV 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be surprised by someone who expects your best.

Maintain high standards that will impact your reputation favorably. During the week ahead remain willing to go the extra mile and spend extra time with loved ones.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything worth doing begins with a vision of the desired results. Uphold your boundaries against any pushback in the second half of the week. Someone you admire could seem difficult to deal with during upcoming negotiations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can move forward and spread your wings but attend to a few loose ends in the second half of the week. Your astute observations make you a valuable business associate and loyal friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Celebrate with ghosts and goblins for some spooky fun, but also think practically and make sure to have some plans in place. Your preparation can help a variety of situations improve in the week ahead LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your energy to make valuable connections and smart decisions early in the week. Later in the week you may find it frustrating and likely pointless to beat your head against a wall. If rules are laid down to be followed, follow them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Act when the time is right. Early in the week the boss might overlook minor errors or let you take time off for personal errands. However, you might be expected to put in extra hours to compensate in

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t put too many irons into the fire. Keep aimed at reaching the goals you already have in place. It may be wise to avoid playing poker or speculating with your financial resources in the second part of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whenever the opportunity arises show your trustworthiness to loved ones, in business, or on the job. To sell or promote something in the upcoming week you can strive to be unique without being outrageous.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The importance of making a good impression increases as the week unfolds. Your warmth and confidence will be noticed and assessed. To sell yourself, start with a big, friendly smile.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal to the metal in the early part of the week.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You should focus on making your dreams come true in the early part of the week and maintain a low prolife during the second half. Listen carefully today because someone could offer great advice or grant a favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t allow a nagging feeling that something essential has been overlooked to spoil your Halloween plans. Set up a practice that fills up your spirit as the week begins and make it part of your daily self-care.

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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!

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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