2021-12-18 - The Brick Times

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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This house would be demolished to make way for the new business.

By Judy Smoothie King fran- opposite and slightly use an app to pre-orSmestad-Nunn chises in New Jersey, north of the entrance der their smoothie, so BRICK - A propos- said he wants to demol- to the ShopRite/Kohls there are rarely more al for a drive-through ish an existing one-sto- complex. than three cars in the smooth ie f ra nch ise ry home at 129 ChamCars would enter queue, although the dethat would be located bers Bridge Road and the parking lot of the sign ensures that nine near one of the busiest build a 1,100-square franchise and circulate cars could circulate in central intersections foot building that his around the building to the lot. An inside lane in town came before attorney John Jackson pick up their smoothie could accommodate the Township Planning said “is an appropriate from a drive-thru win- even more cars so the Board on December 8. design for the location.” dow. Tanvir said that line would not extend Applicant Humza TanThe site is on Cham- an estimated 40 per- onto Chambers Bridge vir, who owns six other b e r s Br id ge Roa d , cent of his customers (Smoothie - See Page 4)

Senior Clubhouses’ Legal Protection Against COVID In Question

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There was a great sigh of r el ief whe n s e n ior communities opened their public buildings and allowed residents to use their amenities like pools and meeting rooms. However, the protection from lawsuits against these

communities is scheduled to run out.

State law was changed to indem nif y those who run these buildings. They are called “common areas” and include more than just senior communities.

However, in this area it is almost entirely seniors who are being

impacted.

T he law g r a nt e d protection from any lawsuits against the community and members of its boards. Before this protection was granted, a visitor could theoretically sue the Board of Directors and the directors individually if they

thought they contracted coronavirus in the clubhouse, for example. That protection runs out on January 1, 2021.

It doesn’t matter that it might be difficult to prove that someone contracted a virus in a particular location.

All that matters is that

a lawsuit is possible.

And a lawsuit could bank r upt a community or a member of a board.

Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th) has a bill to extend the protection indefinitely. His bill was to be posted at the next Com munit y (Legal - See Page 21)

December 18, 2021

Volunteers Needed In Town

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Resident volunteers are needed to serve on several township boards and committees that play an important role in shaping the community, said Mayor John G. Ducey.

Some appointments are made by the mayor, some by council, and some by both.

There is at least one opening on the Environmental Commission, the Board of Adjustment, Sustainable Brick and Trap/ Neuter/Return. The mayor said he is waiting to hear from current members to see if they want to be reappointed, so there could be additional openings. Members may be reappointed if they had good attendance, and a good quality of participation, he said.

The nine-member Environmental Commission is responsible for the protection, development and use of natural resources, including water resources located within the township.

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Colleagues Thank Commissioner Little During His Last Meeting

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - News that Ocean County Commissioner Gerry Little’s last meeting would be December 1st caught even his colleagues by surprise.

“We only learned Gerry wouldn’t be coming back the day of the meeting,” shared Gary Quinn, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. “We planned to do something special for him at our final meeting of the year.”

Little announced his decision to forego seeking reelection earlier this year. His replacement, Bobbi Jo Crea, takes office in January. Both are Republicans from southern Ocean County.

As the Ocean County Health Department liaison, Little provided regular COVID-19 updates since the disease became both a local and national issue. Immediately after he delivered his early December report, Little made his (Little - See Page 17)

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Smoothie:

Continued From Page 1 Road, he said.

Three of his six Smoothie King locations are drive-thrus, Tanvir added.

There are eight parking spots proposed, so customers can park and go inside where there are only a couple of chairs, he said, because the business is not designed for patrons to go inside for their smoothie.

The only product they sell is fruit smoothies with vegetables and protein, so there would be five to seven blenders, but there would be no cooking or stoves in the building.

Very little trash is generated since most of the customers take the product offsite.

Asked by Jackson why Tanvir chose the site, he responded that the lot was for sale, and since it’s a busy location it would be good for his business.

The applicant’s design engineer Doug Hanley said the 20,000 square foot lot, or .46 acres, has 200 linear feet on Chambers Bridge Road.

“It is the lowest possible intensity drivethrough facility you could open on any site,” Hanley said.

The building would measure 20 feet by 55 feet, which is smaller than the minimum B-2 General Business Zone requirement of 2,000 square feet.

By constructing a smaller than required building, it is easier to create more buffering, circulation and amenities in the layout, Hanley said.

Deliveries of Smoothie King supplies

would occur one or two times a week by van during off-peak hours, he said.

Customers would enter the site from the right lane, Hanley said, which would not affect the turning lane into the ShopRite/ Kohls shopping center. Patrons could only make a right to exit the site, he added.

“There would never be a queue that would back up onto Chambers Bridge Road,” the

engineer said.

Landscaping plans call for 68 plantings, a majority for residential buffering to the east and north, Hanley said.

The applicant is asking for a handful of mostly bulk variances and waivers for lot depth, building size and parking space width.

There are at least two objectors to the

Humza Tanvir describes his proposed business to the Planning Board.

application, including one nearby resident and attorney Charles P. Tivenan, who is representing brothers Peter and John Kos, who own the building just south of the proposed Smoothie King.

The meeting will continue in Town Hall on January 26 at 7 p.m. when the objectors could cross examine the professionals and there would be public comment.

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Continued From Page 1 “They do an awesome job of organizing cleanups throughout the town - called ‘Pick Up Brick,’” the mayor said.

The Commission also makes recommendations to the governing body about open space preservation, air pollution control, solid waste management, marine resources and more.

The Board of Adjustment’s primary function is to review or decide on applications for a variance, which is essentially permission to do something contrary to zoning regulations.

“They impact the town by making decisions one way or the other,” Mayor Ducey said.

The Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board are the only volunteers who get a small stipend for attending the meetings.

Sustainable Brick advises the governing body on ways to improve municipal operations with green initiatives, which are economically and environmentally sound, through research and evaluation.

The committee is currently leading the efforts to get electrical vehicle charging stations in town.

“We formed a subcommittee called ‘Fueling the Future,’ which is trying to get shopping centers and private businesses to put in electric vehicle chargers,” Mayor Ducey said.

The subcommittee is also leading the effort to get grants that would pay for the

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Brick participates in the Sustainable New Jersey program and has achieved a silver level based upon points, which can be earned by a municipality by becoming more sustainable.

Since the township is part of this state-run program, certain designees have to be part of the committee, the mayor explained, including a designee from the mayor, the municipal planner, the council president, the environmental chair, the Board of Education and the MUA. The director of the Department of Public Works has to be part of Sustainable Brick as does a representative from the Chamber of Commerce. There are also five citizen members.

“We get points for things like the Farmer’s Market, the solar projects we have in town - including on the roof of Town Hall and at French’s Landfill - and the Green Fair, which is a large part of what Sustainable Brick does, putting that together,” he said.

Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) works to control the feral cat population in Brick by helping feral cat colony caretakers spay, neuter and vaccinate their feral cats.

This seven-person committee includes a mayor’s representative, a council member, an animal control representative and four resident members.

Mayor Ducey said he tries to match the people to the committee that would most benefit from their experience and knowledge.

“For example, if somebody has experience installing solar panels, or something like that, they would be good for Sustainable Brick, but we like to let the people say [which committee] they’d like to be on,” he said.

“We’ll probably end up with 20-25 resumes, which is a good amount that gives

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Volunteers give advice on projects in town, such as the solar panels at French’s Landfill.

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“Every person will be considered and we will make every effort to make sure everyone who would like to serve has the opportunity to do so,” he said.

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Congressman Kim Votes To Pass Final National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. – Cong ressman A ndy K i m ( D -3) voted to pass t he final National Defense Authorization Act ( N DA A) for Fiscal Yea r 2022.

Congressman Kim worked to secure historic investments in technology and innovation that will help keep jobs in New Jersey, prepare our country for the challenges of the future, and honor the sacrifices our service members and their families make through a 2.7 percent pay raise.

The bill passed the House with bipartisan support and a vote of 363-70. This legislation represents a compromise reached by leaders from the House and Senate Armed Services committees and is expected to be passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President. “ T he la st pla ce pa r t isa n pol it ics belongs is in discussions about ou r national secu r it y, and I’m proud to have worked with colleagues in both parties to achieve significant wins for our service members, their families, New Jersey, and our economy,” said Congressman Kim. “From providing billions of dollars to create new jobs and support small businesses in Burlington and Ocean Counties, to achieving a pay raise for all military service members, I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to get these priorities passed.”

Provisions championed by Congressman Kim include: $25.866 million for the Aegis Ashore system, which suppor ts hundreds of good, high-paying engineer ing and manufacturing jobs at the Lockheed Martin facility in Moorestown.

Funding for the development of a digital low noise amplifier modification to the existing AN/SPY-1 radar, to be done in New Jersey. $6.555 billion in continued support for the Virginia-Class submarine program, which supports at least nine small parts manufacturers in NJ-03, including DC Fabricators in Florence, Champion Fasteners in Lumberton, Garvey Precision Machine in Willingboro, and Sea Box in Cinnaminson among others.

Expanding opportunities for the CACI C5 I S R p r oj e c t a t Jo i n t B a s e M c Guire-Dix-Lakehurst, which enhances the capability of U.S. forces to operate

from environments where access to GPS is not available.

Supporting Military Families 2.7 percent increase in military pay for all military service members.

Creating a basic needs allowance to ensure all militar y families can put food on the table and live dignif ied lives. Congressman Kim is a cosponsor of the Military Hunger Prevention Act and highlighted hunger as a critical issue among military families in a recent Armed Services Committee hearing.

Requiring DoD to conduct safety inspections at all military-run childcare centers and encouraging the military to develop public-private partnerships to alleviate childcare shortages in support of military families.

Overhauling the militar y’s response to repor ts of sexual harassment and sexual assault by criminalizing sexual harassment within the Uniform Code of Military Justice and moving prosecution decisions in cases of sexual assault and other serious crimes out of the military chain of command.

Supporting military families by expanding military paid parental leave up to 12 weeks and expanding allowable leave for military foster parents.

Requiring the military to invest in higher quality housing for servicemembers.

The bill will also be directing the DoD to create a PFAS task force to unify the response to PFAS contamination across the military departments, place a moratorium on the incineration of f i ref ig ht i ng foam cont ai n i ng PFAS and materials contaminated by PFAS, and provides additional f unding for the clean-up of military communities impacted by PFAS contamination.

These changes build on Congressman Kim’s legislation to phase out the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, which was passed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA, to protect the health of our servicemembers, their families, and surrounding communities.

The NDAA also includes Congressman Kim’s bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission Act to create a non-partisan, independent commission that will conduct a comprehensive examination of the War in Afghanistan. The commis-

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sion will be required to produce a public and unclassif ied repor t with actionable recommendations, so the United States learns from our experience in Afghanistan and is prepared for future conf licts. The commission will examine all aspects of the war, including combat operations, intelligence actions, diplomatic activities, and interagency coordination. The commission’s investigation will span all relevant U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Intelligence Community, as well as the efforts of our NATO allies.

Investing In America The NDAA also has Congressman Kim’s bipartisan National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act, which will allow National Guard troops to be called up to active duty to assist in defending our critical infrastructure against cyber-attacks.

The State Department Authorization Act contains provisions to recruit, train, and retain a diverse workforce, improve embassy and information security, and st reng then the Depar t ment’s public diplomacy and anti-corruption activities. This is the first State Department reauthorization in over a decade.

Funding will increase for the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Tr a n sfor mat ion (SM A RT ) Schola r-

ship-for-Service program from $77 million to $81 million so more undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields who have already committed to working in national security can access this pipeline for training the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

T he D oD w i l l b e e nc ou r a ge d t o adopt new technologies by supporting emerging technology adoption training programs and requiring DoD to submit a report to Congress on plans for future training programs. Congressman Kim identified this need in consultation with defense startups and at events like the New Jersey National Security Innovation Summit.

Congressman Kim issued the following additional statement on the exclusion of his provision to make DoD construction contracts more transparent and accessible for small businesses: “I am outraged that the Biden Administration forced the exclusion of my common-sense, bipartisan provision that would make it easier for small businesses to bid for military construction contracts. I can’t fathom why the Administration would want to prioritize big corporations over small businesses and local labor organizations, or not even give them a fair shot. I will continue fighting – with my own party if I have to – in order to make sure small businesses in New Jersey are one of Congress’ top priorities.

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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A 15-year-old has been sentenced to 11 years to in Juvenile Detention after stabbing his father, resulting in his death.

Around 2:45 p.m. on January 16, officers from the Brick Township Police Department responded to a home after receiving a 911 call regarding a stabbing.

When police arrived at the home, they found 38-year-old Mohammed Khater of Brick Township with a stab wound on the right side of his abdomen. He was quickly transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

Investigation revealed that Mohammed’s son, 15-year-old Ibrahim Khater was responsible for his father’s death. Ibrahim was taken into custody on January 16 and has been lodged in a Juvenile Detention Center since his apprehension.

On December 8, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Ibrahim was sentenced to an aggregate term of 11 years to the custody of the Juvenile Justice

Commission.

This was the result of his previous guilty plea to the charges of Aggravated Manslaughter, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Throwing Bodily Fluids at a Law Enforcement Officer and an unrelated Robbery offense which he had previously pled guilty and was originally sentenced to probation.

The two Aggravated Assault charges, as well as the Throwing of Bodily Fluids at a Law Enforcement Officer charge, came from incidents that occurred while Ibrahim was lodged at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Madeline Buczynski and Chief Juvenile Attorney Anthony Pierro who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation ultimately leading to this disposition.

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Cops: “Repeat Offender” Admits To Owning Child Porn

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A township man admitted to having images and videos of child sexual abuse for the second time in three years, police said.

Andrew Ramey, 34, of Brick, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. His home had been searched in 2020.

Thousands of images and videos were found on his phones.

The investigation revealed that from March 13, 2020 through June 8, 2020, Ramey downloaded and shared these materials via the BitTorrent Network, a publicly available online peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing network of linked computers.

In a prior federal prosecution in 2018, Ramey was convicted of one count of possession of child pornography in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

For a repeat offender, the possession charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, along with a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain or loss, whichever is greater. Sentencing is scheduled for April 12, 2022.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, Atlantic City, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jason J. Molina in Newark; detectives of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer; the Brick Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Riccio; and the Mount Laurel Police Department, under the direction of Chief Stephen Riedener, with the investigation.

Brick PAL Indoor Fundraiser Dance BRICK – Brick PAL is hosting an Indoor Fundraiser Dance on December 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Enjoy line dance lessons, reviews, & dancing. They will have soda and water for $1; BYOB

beer, wine, and snacks. 100% of the net proceeds goes to the PAL. Open to everyone: beginner, intermediate, partner.

Brick PAL is located at 60 Drum Point Road.

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BRICK – The Toys For Tots Toy Drive with the Brick Township Police Department has been a huge success. They have received many generous donations and they continue to come in. They would like to thank everyone who has donated. There will be a lot of smiling children this holiday season.

On December 4, 10-year-old Damiana Dal-

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Season parking passes are also available for $35. Beach access for children 12 and

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Badges and parking passes may be purchased in the Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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BRICK – On December 1, Mayor Ducey, Council Vice-President Art Halloran and Councilman Paul Mummolo attended the annual tree lighting ceremony held at Town Hall. Girl Scout Troops 53 and 70 provided cookies and hot chocolate while Troop 1735 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Brick Township High School Director of Choral

─Photo courtesy Brick Township Activities, Chris Capone, and members of the BTHS Select Choir, “Voices of Fire,” as well as concert choir members performed some holiday songs to get us all in the holiday spirit! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, they wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season!

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MOCAAPI donated $150,000 each for a food bank and an Indian Cultural Center in Toms River.

The Association has raised more than $500,000 over the years through annual charitable galas, popular golf outings and other events. They plan on pursuing more work in order to make impactful donations.

“It was a long-time dream of MOCAAPI members to make an impactful donation which is being fulfilled today by making a $150,000 donation to Fulfill Food Bank of Monmouth Ocean Counties and $150,000 to the Indian Cultural & Community Center to build a much needed Community Hall in Toms River,” MOCAAPI President Dr. Avinash Gupta said. “With everyone’s participation, generosity, and thanks to our past presidents’ efforts, we have been able to raise over $500,000 over the years.”

The nonprofit organization was created in 2003 and continues to bring together all stakeholders in the healthcare space while supporting local charitable causes.

During the peak of COVID-19, MOCAAPI has partnered with OCHD (Ocean County Health

─Photo courtesy MOCAAPI Department) to vaccinate thousands of residents.

They’ve also distributed hot meals to health care workers in local hospitals and vaccination centers as well as distributed blankets to the homeless.

Physicians from MOCAAPI who volunteered at OCHD were presented with a proclamation from the NJ state senate and general assembly, awarded Healthcare Hero Award by the CMC Board of Trustees.

Attending the event were Fulfill’s new CEO and President Triada Stampas along with Fulfill’s Director of Development Linda Kellner. MOCAAPI’s donate will provide 450,000 meals, Stampas said.

In addition, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and Commissioner Virginia Haines recognized MOCAAPI doctors for their service to the community during the pandemic.

“Dr. Bankim Shah, Mr. Pravin Parekh among several others from ICCC expressed their appreciation and said it will fulfill the need of the growing Indian community in the area. They greatly appreciated the leadership of generosity of Drs. Avinash and Geeta Gupta for a personal matching donation of $150,000 to the Indian Cultural and Community Center to build a community hall where children can learn about our culture and heritage, senior citizens center, yoga, health care camps, fundraising events and celebrate festivals together,” MOCAAPI stated.

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Around The Jersey Shore Herbertsville Road Improvements Planned

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This section of South Lake Drive shows its age.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A bid has been awarded for a roadway resurfacing project for a neighborhood off Herbertsville Road.

The governing body voted for the $506,313 contract to go to Earle Asphalt of Farmingdale.

The scope of items to be completed include roadway milling and resurfacing to South Lake Drive, West Lake Drive, Beth Avenue, Kelly Avenue and Rose Avenue.

Bid notices were provided to 74 prospective bidders. Seven picked up bid packages, and three bids were submitted. The other two bids were in the amounts of $605,00 and $592,000.

The council also approved the receipt of

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn

bids for drainage improvements and pipe reconstruction for Oregon Avenue, located off of Lanes Mill Road.

According to Township Engineer Elissa Commins, the roadway surfacing might not start until spring of 2022.

“I will not know when the paving will start until there is a pre-construction meeting, which has not yet been requested/scheduled...by the contractor,” she wrote in an email.

Paving is usually put off when the outside air temperature is close to freezing since asphalt cannot properly mix, set or cure if the temperature is too cold. Asphalt plant production is intermittent during the winter months.

DUI Charge Comes After Driver Hits Two Houses

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A driver was charged with driving under the influence after his vehicle struck a fence, a home, an above ground pool, a parked car and then another house.

Zhen Wang, 29, of Brooklyn, was arrested shortly after 1:30 a.m. on December 7 in the area of Beacon and Round avenues. Police said he was “delirious and acting erratically” at the scene.

Ptl. Scott Mesmer was the first on the scene, and Ptl Scott Smith and his K9 partner Echo were called in. Echo found a bag of approximately four ounces of ketamine,

police said.

Wang was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, use or possession with the intent to use CDS and manufacturing, distributing or dispensing CDS. Wang also received the following motor vehicle summonses: careless driving, uninsured motorist, reckless driving, driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, failure to possess registration and operation of a motor vehicle while in possession of a narcotic.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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4 Tips For Helping A Loved One With Hearing Loss

If you’ve been treated for hearing loss, you know the difference it can make in your quality of life. So how can you pay it forward if someone you care about has hearing issues? We’ve got four tips you can use.

RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS Hearing loss prevalence continues to climb, with the World Health Organization estimating it will affect 10% of the population by 2050.

But not everyone with hearing difficulties is ready to admit it. Knowing some of the signs of hearing loss — loud TV volumes, trouble talking on the phone, frequent requests to repeat words, increased social isolation — can be the start of a life-changing conversation.

SHARE YOUR STORY Research indicates hearing aid wearers, on average, waited over a decade after a hearing loss diagnosis before getting their hearing technology.

That’s a lot of time potentially missing out on the sounds of life — not to mention the physical, mental, social, and even financial consequences tied to untreated hearing loss.

Sharing your better-hearing journey may inspire your loved one to kick-start their own.

LEND AN EAR Seeking hearing help may be a lot easier with the support of family

and friends. If your loved one is thinking about taking the path to better hearing, it can make a big difference when you: • Offer emotional support, patience, and encouragement • Serve as a sounding board for their hearing-health goals • Help them take note of their most challenging listening situations FLEX YOUR SKILLS Whether streaming from audio devices, connecting to hearing loops, interfacing with smart-home technology, or tracking brain health, today’s modern hearing devices are chock-full of beneficial functions. We love helping patients get the most from their hearing aids, but imparting your own tips, tricks, and favorite apps goes a long way too. Share your discoveries with a fun “tutorial.”

Do your New Year’s goals include better hearing? Whether your loved one needs a hearing evaluation or it’s been a while since your own checkup, our caring team can help. So, don’t wait. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www. gardenstatehearing.com

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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

The Psychoactive Properties Of Nutmeg

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Recently I made some homemade vanilla eggnog and used freshly grated whole nutmeg. It really does make a difference if you grate a whole nutmeg versus regular powdered nutmeg spice. The flavor is incredibly richer with the former. The recipe is posted at my website, but the point is nutmeg is a super interesting spice with tons of health benefits.

But you may not realize it naturally contains a compound that can get you a tad bit high!

It’s called the nutmeg high. The psychoactive properties of nutmeg might explain why that one relative gets all weird after Thanksgiving dinner which often contains a recipe with nutmeg!

Nutmeg has compounds in it that impact the brain and for sensitive individuals it may be a little too much. The worst part is that children and teens are usually the ones getting into trouble with nutmeg because the nutmeg challenge trend started on a popular social media app called TikTok. The results have been devastating and lead to some fatalities.

Before you go and trash the nutmeg in your home, I want to tell you that the myristicin is in your parsley, anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel, parsley, and star anise, and basil!

There’s just not that much in those other spices. And moreover, the kids trying to trip off the myristicin aren’t going for those other herbs, they’re looking in the cabinet for the nutmeg.

Nutmeg has medicinal properties that make it a delicious, health-giving spice. It is known to help with sleep, blood pressure, inflamma-

tion, stomach problems, and pain. It’s a strong anti-inflammatory and has anti-tumorigenic properties. I don’t want to scare you away from nutmeg when it is a superfood. It even improves memory and if used correctly in recipes, it will enhance the flavor of any dish!

Using it properly is key. Recipes call for small amounts, usually one-quarter or half of a teaspoon to the batter or soup you’re making. It’s a very tiny amount compared to the whole recipe. But kids and some adults are being dumb and taking a whole teaspoon, and sometimes up to a tablespoon or two! This can lead to fatal consequences depending on the individual.

The psychoactive compounds in nutmeg spice put the sympathetic nervous system into action, and this can cause fight or flight symptoms. In excess, one may experience dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion and heart rhythm abnormalities. If there is a pre-existing heart condition, even a teaspoon or two can be fatal!

The difficulty is that the LSD-like effects don’t occur right away, the spice is fully ingested and absorbed into the bloodstream before the dreadful situation presents itself symptomatically. Eventually one may experience toxic effects such as dizziness, vertigo, tachycardia, hallucinations, disorientation to time and space, depersonalization, dysphoria, nausea/vomiting, and more.

Nutmeg is easily a superfood, with tremendous health benefits. When abused it can lead to intoxication. Please read your recipes carefully and keep an eye on what your kids or grandkids are watching on social media.

(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.

Officer Promoted To Sergeant BRICK – On December 1, Officer Ryan Valeri was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Valeri has been with this department since 2011. Prior to that he worked with the Lakehurst Police Department from 2007 to 2011. In his new role as a supervisor, he will be assigned to the Patrol Division.

During the swearing in ceremony Sgt. Valeri was accompa-

nied by his wife and children. Congratulations Sgt. Valeri on this exciting new journey.

─Photo courtesy Brick Police

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Little:

Continued From Page 1 announcement.

“This will be the last meeting I will be attending as your commissioner,” Little said. “It has been my pleasure to work with all you folks in the audience.

I appreciate your support and friendship.”

“We will begin traveling next week,” continued Little. “We only have one more meeting this month and will be traveling to visit with our son and his wife.”

Word has it that Little’s decision to leave one meeting short of the last reflected his dislike for fanfare.

The outgoing commissioner’s reputation appears premised on his strong faith, sense of family, and humility. His years of public service speak of a man dedicated to the greater good – who did not expect or enjoy recognition.

Little’s appointment to the then-Freeholder Board came in December 2003 when county officials selected him to replace the late Freeholder James J. Mancini. Little subsequently received voter approval and ultimately served six terms in office.

A full-time resident of Surf City, Little began his political career in the small Long Beach Island community. He served as a municipal councilman for eight years when the late State Senator Leonard T. Connors Jr. held the dual role as Surf City mayor.

From 1994 until he joined the Freeholder Board, Little worked with Connors in another capacity. He headed to Trenton to serve as chief of staff to the 9th Legislative District, then represented by State Senator Leonard T. Connors Jr., Assemblyman Christopher J. Connors, and former Assemblyman Jeffrey Moran.

The voice of Ocean County’s COVID-19 response team, Little showed up at public meetings wearing a mask – even after mandates were lifted.

He assumed a compassionate and non-partisan approach in his reports; starting the year with hope and prayers that newly elected President Joe Biden could hasten vaccine distribution.

“I’ve known Gerry for not just the last six years we sat together as freeholders and now commissioners,” shared Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “I knew him many years before that when

The Brick Times, December 18, 2021, Page 17 we were both in Trenton. It’s been my honor and pleasure to serve with him and see his dedication to the people of Ocean County.”

Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Vicari offered accolades on Little’s work, saying his service particularly shone when the county experienced “difficult” times.

“It hasn’t just been COVID-19, but as his work a steady liaison to the health department,” Vicari said. “His expertise and experience during the superstorm (Sandy) were something that couldn’t be replaced.”

As the entire five-person commissioner board thanked Little, some personal details came to light.

For example, the outgoing commissioner recently adopted a six-pound puppy who’s already reached a massive 75 pounds. And, as Little and his wife, Mary Lee, head out to visit their son, they’re making it a road trip in a recreational vehicle.

“You’ve done an outstanding job the whole time you’ve been here,” Commissioner Jack Kelly told Little, who then went on to joke with his outgoing colleague. “I know you’ve done an upgrade to your camper, but we’re still running the same pool to see how far you get before you break down.”

Everyone laughed softly as they recalled another time Little embarked on a road trip and experienced mechanical difficulties while still in Ocean County.

Quinn said he would always think of Little as a commissioner even as he moved on to the next chapter in his life. He easily understood the outgoing commissioner’s decision to forego the last meeting to make it in time to spend the holidays with his son.

“I know how important your family is,” Quinn said to Little. “You’ve always been there as a former freeholder, commissioner, and friend. You’ve done a tremendous amount of work not only for the people of Ocean County but also for the state during your tenure with Lenny Connors back in the day.”

Little’s life of service began as a member of the United States Marines Corps. In addition to acting as the liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, the retired commissioner advocated for veterans’ programs as liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau.

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Inside The Law Stopping Unwanted Calls And Texts

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates The rules on robocalls and robotexts: • FCC rules limit many types of robocalls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given.

• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way.

A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who consented to be

called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone. • The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: • To block telemarketing calls, register your number on the Do Not Call list - which protects both landline and wireless phone numbers: www.donotcall.gov, • Ask your phone company to offer robocall-blocking technology.

• If you use robocall-blocking technology already, it often helps to let that company know which numbers are producing unwanted calls so they can help block those calls for you and others.

• Tell unwanted callers that you do not consent to the call, make a record of the caller’s number and when you made your request not to be called, and let the FCC know if the caller does not comply with your request.

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OCC To Require Vaccination Or Weekly Testing

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College will require students and staff to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly to be on campus in spring.

“For the health and safety of the college commu-

nursing and

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nity,” a notice on the school’s Facebook page said, all students, faculty, and staff will have the option to be tested weekly if they are not vaccinated.

The tests will be done on campus free of charge, they said. The school will expand on the details regarding this change of policy in coming weeks.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals

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Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com.

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The African-American Experience In Atlantic City

TOMS RIVER – Meet Ralph E. Hunter Sr., founder of the African-American Museums in Atlantic City and Newtonville, NJ, on January 16. Ralph has witnessed the changing Atlantic Cit y cult u ral scene and added his personal collection of memorabilia to a museum there that

showcases more than 11,000 graphics, drawings, paintings, and household items on a rotating basis.

With his historical narrative, Hunter embraces diversity through cultural education. Collaborating with area businesses, educators, collectors and community

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Continued From Page 1 Affairs Committee meeting. It would have to pass this, then get voted upon by the Senate and then get signed by the governor in order for it to pass. The Assembly version would also have to go through these steps. This is a lot to accomplish in a few weeks.

“We’re not sure we can get it through both houses in a lame duck session,” he told The Berkeley Times.

“The bill is not without some issues,” he said. “Some legislators have expressed concern about permanent immunity that goes beyond the state of emergency.”

Therefore, the bill might get revised before it could get to the floor for a vote, he said.

It’s possible that the immunity will expire, he said. However, the governor could extend it via Executive Order. Executive Orders have the advantage of being faster than legislative changes. Legislative changes have the benefit of being longer lasting.

Berkeley Councilman Michael Signorile is the president of the Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township and the Holiday City South Homeowners Association. He said the protection should be extended indefinitely.

“They’re all frivolous lawsuits,” he said.

“No one’s going to win. Only the lawyers win.”

Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich noted that the people serving on the boards of senior communities are volunteers, and they could be sued if this happens.

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato spoke about how seniors were shut in during the pandemic, unable to go places for safety reasons. Now, they could be shut out of their own community’s spaces due to liability laws.

Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill

The Brick Times, December 18, 2021, Page 21 said he was in favor of protecting the homeowners associations against lawsuits like this.

“You can’t go and sue people for a contagious disease. It makes no sense,” he said.

“There’s no way you can prove who gave you COVID.” For example, one person in an entire household might get the coronavirus, but the rest don’t.

That won’t stop lawsuits, though, he said.

So, the homeowners associations need to be indemnified.

This had been an issue since the start of the pandemic. Pools, clubhouses, and other amenities were closed to the public.

At first, it was a safety issue. Homeowner associations didn’t have the staff to wipe down every surface or to police the area to keep people wearing masks and socially distancing. Meanwhile, residents were mad that they were paying dues for amenities that were closed.

The State Senate bill, S-3584 and Assembly bill A-4979, created the temporary immunity.

The bill reads, in part: “Any illness, injury, death, or other damages arising from, or related to, an exposure to, or transmission of, COVID-19 on the premises of a planned real estate development shall not give rise to any cause of action.

“The immunity provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.”

It’s important to note that the law protects all homeowner associations, not just senior ones. However, because this area is home to more over 55 retirement developments than any other in New Jersey, the impact to seniors was huge.

Some senior communities had started to open slowly, changing their own policies.

For example, one made residents sign a waiver that they wouldn’t sue if they contracted coronavirus. Some allowed only

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THESE FUDGY, CRINKLY COOKIES ARE PERFECT FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS

By America’s Test Kitchen

CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES Makes 12 cookies

1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (3/4 ounce) Dutch processed cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces) brown sugar 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 1/4 cup (1 ounce) confectioners’ (powdered) sugar 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, egg and egg yolk, and

vanilla until combined.

3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Heat in the microwave at 50% power until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir chocolate mixture until well combined and shiny.

4. Add the chocolate mixture to the brown sugar mixture and stir until combined. Stir in flour mixture until no dry flour is visible. Let dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

5. Place the sugar in 1 shallow dish and the confectioners’ sugar in second shallow dish.

6. Roll the dough into 12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Drop the balls directly into the shallow dish with the regular sugar, and roll to coat. Then transfer the dough balls to the shallow dish with the confectioners’ sugar, and roll to evenly coat. Place dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between balls.

7. Bake cookies until puffed and cracked and the edges have begun to set but the centers are still soft (cookies will look raw in cracks and seem underdone), about 11 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack and let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve.

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