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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Ann Strauss of Eatontown stands near the poster featuring her daughter Misti Autumn Strauss who was the victim of addiction and was represented among the 263 victims of addiction who were part of the Black Poster Project display held at Windward Beach Park recently. By Bob Vosseller literally, the face of Dee Gillen as a labor on display in various BRICK – Two hundred a d d ic t io n show i ng of love created after she local events. Someand sixty-three post- these individuals as experienced the loss times it is a full disers featuring photos of they truly were. Enjoy- of her son, Scott, to a play, and sometimes it people were on display ing hobbies, at family heroin/fentanyl over- is a smaller grouping recently at Windward gatherings or milestone dose at the age of 27. of photos. Each photo Beach Park. The people events. It was part of It began with a simple allows people to look in the pictures came the Black Poster Proj- post just prior to Over- at their faces and learn from all walks of life, ect designed to raise dose Awareness Day about them. They were and varied in ages, but awa re ne ss t h roug h in 2019. She encour- daughters, sons, parall shared one thing in lives lost to the disease aged other loved ones ents, musicians, athcommon. to share their pictures letes, performers and of addiction. more who just wanted The display was not The project was de- and it grew. (Poster - See Page 4) for art but to present, scribed by its founder The posters have been
Bulkhead, Road Improvements Planned
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It won’t be long until residents of Parkway Pines will be driving on smoother and drier roads since the gover ning body awarded a $301,579 bid for roadway improvements there to Meco, Inc. of Clarksburg, NJ. The project consists of drainage improvements
and roadway rehabilitation to correct drainage and other issues. The scope of work includes Stephan Road f rom Burnt Tavern Road to Lanes Mill Road, and Mu le Avenue f rom Burnt Tavern Road to Stephan Road. Brick’s Division of Purchasing and Contracting received seven
bids for the project, which ranged f rom the winning bid up to $497,315. Parkway Pines is located in the northern section of town, two miles west of Herbertsville near the Howell border. The council also approved some bulkhead improvements and re-
placements in various locations throughout the town. The $418,800 bid was awarded to marine contractors R. K remer and Son of Brick. The project consists of bulkhead replacement, i nclud i ng removal / disposal of existing bulkhead, securing of corners, pipe penetra-
tion, backfill and restoration at bulkheads on Lawndale Drive, Brower Drive, South Drive, East Coral Drive, and Bayshore Drive. The town’s Division of P u r ch a si ng a nd Contracting received four bids ranging from the winning bid up to $1,137,117. (Road - See Page 24)
October 24, 2020
Brick Man Named National Chess Champ
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Township chess prodigy, John Burke, 19, was named 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Champion, an elite national championship event hosted by the St. Louis Chess Club in Missouri, which is the chess capitol of the United States. Along with the prestigious title, Burke also won some $20,600 in prizes and a $6,000 scholarship to be used at the institution of his choice. The three-day tournament concluded on October 15 when Burke competed against nine other boys who represented the strongest male chess players in America under the age of 20. After nine nail-biting rounds, Burke won after a very close match against Jeffrey Xiong. For the first time in American chess history, the 2020 Chess Championships were held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Burke is currently a sophomore at Webster University in St. Louis and agreed to a Zoom interview the day before the tournament started. He said he found his passion at a young age after his grandmother introduced him to chess when he was only four or five years old. One day he was in the Brick Barnes and Noble with his father when he noticed a book - Chess for Dummies - and asked his father to buy it for him. “I started reading it and became really interested, so from that point on I just basically kept going with it,” he said. “Then one day when I was about eight years old my dad entered me in a tournament - he didn’t tell me he was going to, he just sort of did it - at Brookdale Community College.” Burke wasn’t familiar with tournaments and was very nervous. He lost two of the games, partly because he didn’t know the rules. “I don’t want to make excuses, but there is a rule in tournament chess which I was not aware of called ‘The Touch Move Rule’ which means if you touch a piece, you have to move it, even if it’s detrimental to you, so because of that I ended up losing the first game,” he said. He continued to participate in local tournaments and eventually his family hired a coach which helped him to improve. (Chess - See Page 25)
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Continued From Page 1 to lead happy lives. Among the posters and the family members present for the afternoon program was the family of Misti Autumn Strauss who died on December 11, 2015. “It is beautiful to get awareness out there and to show their lives. They all had beautiful stories. They have booths set up here today that show different resources available,” her mother Ann Strauss of Eatontown said. “People see drug addiction as evil but these people aren’t evil. Many are kids and they are humans and many were in the wrong spot with the wrong people at the wrong time,” she said. “I’m wearing my daughter’s shirt, I’m her voice now,” she added. She said Misti’s addiction problems existed for only around two years. “I didn’t know and when I found out I tried to help her right away and she tried to help herself too. It overpowers them. She said ‘oh mom I know what I’m doing. I’ll be okay. I know what I’m doing,’ but it got worse.” Misti died at the age of 27. “That is what they say: ‘I got this.’ My daughter got into drugs after she met a boy who tricked her into it and laced her cigarettes. She got out of it, went to rehab and then she met another guy who said just snort this and she was dead two years later,” Gail Sturr, Toms River said. Her daughter Tanya Eileen Sturr died two years ago. “My daughter died at 33,” Sturr said. “She got an infection from shooting the junk in her legs. It went to MRSA and sepsis and later organ failure.” Sturr pointed to another poster, “that’s my sister’s brother-in-law he died in the 70s, Charlie Lagraca. Their nephew died too. He went out on Thanksgiving and came home and lied down and was dead. It affects anyone. There is someone out there that you will know that it has happened to them or their children. It is everywhere.”
“This is very emotional,” Sturr added. “It is surreal but it is helpful. She is missed by many. She was a very funny person and had a good personality. She had cleaned up her act for five years and was fine until she met this other guy and that was the end of her. It changed her personality.” Gillen and Sheryl Cashin of Fair Lawn were pleased to see the turnout for the day’s bittersweet event. Gillen said that during an Addiction Awareness event held last year, “the group that was hosting the event offered to do these posters for the families and they made 40 posters back then and then we just kept it going after that. It grew little by little.” “When COVID hit all our community and school events stopped so we came up with quiet memorials. So for overdose awareness month this year and we decided we would go on the road and take silent memorials to any town that will let us display them,” Gillen added. Gillen said, “on August 1 the display featured 120 posters and now we have 263. People just ask us to do it and we don’t ask for anything from the grieving families because they have been through enough. We rely on outside donations to pay the costs for it and people have been really compassionate about that. We were able to come down to do this here today and it’s great.” Cashin works with Gillen on the project. “Dee and I met at the cemetery. Our boys were buried a few feet from each other. Dee had asked if I wanted a poster made of my son and I said yes and started helping out. This is our way of getting out to show this side of the story. It is important to put a face to addiction and that it can happen to anyone. The last few years of their lives may have been bad because they were facing addiction but that is not who they were.” Those seeking further information or who wish to support The Black Poster Project can e-mail theblackposterproject@gmail. com or call/text 201-906-9055.
─Photo By Bob Vosseller The Black Poster Project was represented with 263 posters featuring those who died due to their addiction but will always be remembered.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Races To Watch On Election Night There is a lot of speculation about what’s going to happen on November 3. After the polls close at 8 p.m., there will be plenty of news personalities talking about the results as they come in. With every House seat on the ballot, plus control of the Senate, White House, and (eventually) the Supreme Court, it’s enough to make you dizzy. The problem with a lot of political commentary is that they expect people to vote with their minds, and not their hearts. They’ll say something like “Iowa fa r mers were hu r t by Trump’s trade policies so they won’t vote for him,” or “White voters in the Texas counties won’t vote for Biden.” In reality, very few people really understand the complex issues. Instead, they’ll just vote for whoever their Facebook bubble has promoted more than the other. I spent a weekend researching the elections because I’m curious about it. And now I’m going to let you copy my notes. This list I made is by no means an exhaustive list. I selected the important ones that interested me the most. Some people will say that if Pennsylvania and Florida get called for Biden, you can go to bed early. For the purpose of this editorial, I will only be focusing on Republicans and Democrats, and not independent candidates. Republicans currently control the Senate. Democrats need to gain four senators (three if they also take the White House) to take control of the Senate. Democrats have the majority in the House 232197, and Republicans need to land 18 seats to take it. I’m going to start with New Jersey because New Jersey is the best state.
New Jersey’s 14 electoral votes are predicted to go to Biden. What’s more interesting are the races down ballot. For most of this election cycle, pundits and predictors have rated the House elections in the 2 nd and 3rd Districts as toss-ups. Sometimes they lean one way or the other, but that’s the nature of toss-ups. Websites have also named both of these races among the closest in the nation. Starting with the 2 nd District, the incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew. He’s being challenged by Democrat Amy Kennedy. Polls show her with a slight lead, but I’ve never really liked polls. They call 500 registered voters and count them up. That’s hardly scientific. It’s one thing to look at, but not the be-all, end-all. In the 3rd District, incumbent Andy Kim, a Democrat, is being challenged by David Richter, a Republican. This will be Richter’s second fight of the year. The fi rst was against Kate Gibbs in the primar y. It was messy and expensive. It left the incumbent relatively unscathed with a huge lead in funding. Kim unseated Republican Tom MacArthur for the job. The race was so close that it wasn’t called until almost two weeks later. I imagine the same thing will happen this time around, even moreso because of mail-in ballot reasons. In the 4th District, incumbent Republican Chris Smith is favored to win reelection. He is being challenged by Democrat Stephanie Schmid. Smith has been in the position for a few decades, and has name recognition and staying power. His pro-life sentiment will likely win (Editorial - See Page 7)
Letters To The Editor Resources For Breast Cancer Help, Screening While I was happy to see Jersey Shore Online taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness month through the article “Tackling Breast Cancer With Screening and Prevention,” I was disappointed by the lack of resources this article provided. As both a Bachelor of science and Master of public health student at George Washington University, who has experience working with the Manalapan Health Department, I strongly feel that providing readers with tangible ways to access breast cancer screening and educational services is extremely important. Although the article does provide a link to the resources provided by RWJBarnabas system, this link is listed at the end of the article. It does not stand out and is a bit difficult for readers to find. There are other breast cancer screening and educational resources available locally. These include but are not limited to the Planned Parenthood office in Freehold (732-431-1717), which offers breast exams and other female health exams, and the Children & Family Health Institute at the VNA Health Group (vnahg.org/children-family-health-institute/ ). Educational resources can
be found online from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.(nationalbreastcancer.org/), Susan G. Komen (5.komen.org), and the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/cancer/ breast-cancer.html). Brianna Elgart Manalapan
It’s Time We Elect True Leadership In NJ-04
We hear about “leadership” during every election, but in the middle of a health and economic crisis the word should be treated as more than an empty platitude. Beyond bringing others to your point of view, true leadership requires risk; one cannot lead simply by toeing the party line. I am running for Congress in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District because our democracy is at a crisis point, and now, more than ever, we need leaders who will put people before partisanship, country before party, and work together to find solutions. While serving our country as a United States Foreign Service Officer, I deployed to Haiti shortly after they were devastated by an earthquake and struggling with a cholera outbreak. I worked with Haiti’s government to rebuild and strengthen their democracy and increase
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public resources. I know firsthand that coming back from a public health and economic crisis requires fixing many of the problems that existed before the crisis hit. That’s why if I am elected to Congress, I will not only fight for the aid New Jersey needs to recover from the pandemic, but I will also support healthcare legislation which automatically enrolls uninsured or underinsured individuals in a public healthcare program such as Medicare, while allowing people the choice to keep their private plans. This way, no family will ever have to choose between their healthcare and putting food on the table, and every American will have access to quality, affordable healthcare. My opponent, thirty-nine yea r i ncu mbent, Ch r is Smith, has utterly failed to fight for us, even in the midst of a pandemic. We are in desperate need of real leadership and that is why I feel called to serve our community and our country again. The pandemic hit New Jersey hard with over 16,000 deaths, thousands more jobs lost, small businesses shuttered, and a revenue shortfall that threatens essential state and local government services. Despite this, Smith voted against both iterations of the HEROES Act, which included essential aid for our state and local governments. With his vote, Smith jeopardized job security for our police officers, fi refighters and teachers. The Act also included an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, student loan forgiveness, critical resources for our frontline workers, funding for the Postal Service and election security, and eliminated the $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction - which would have given immediate tax relief to middle class New Jersey homeowners. In June, while millions lost employer-based health insurance, Smith voted against strengthening our health-
Letters To Th care. A real leader would have prioritized the needs of our families over partisanship. But as usual, Smith refused to stand up for us. As the first Congresswoman in NJ-04, I pledge to use both my voice and vote to ensure that we have the resources we need before, during, and after a crisis. Every day, I’ll fight tirelessly for our families and our future. It’s the kind of leadership we deserve. Stephanie Schmid Democratic Nominee for Congress, NJ-04 Little Silver
Wake Up, America The Supreme Court is on attack from the left in order to break down our Constitution; to control the Supreme Court. They have been threatening the existing members, “We can control you anytime we want to.” Dems have done everything they can in order to undermine Trump; to eviscerate his administration, to criminalize his administration, and to remove the president of the United States. (The) Democrat party is following a Saul Alinsky, Stalinist model embracing socialism/Marxism ideology. We have a party that is undermining our government, undermining our system, praising BLM, embracing Antifa (a Marxist organization). These are anarchists whose mission is to the destruction of the United States of America. The left, if elected, will pack the courts with leftwing activities! We are going to lose our freedoms, liberties, and our precious Constitution. America better wake-up fast! America will never be a socialist country under Trump’s watch! Carole A. Weidmuller Manchester
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Continued From Page 7 him continual support in the very religious communities he represents. Schmid’s chance is if there is another blue wave, and she converts independents who are coming out to vote against anyone with an R after their name. On a lesser note, New Jersey’s 5th, 7th, and 11th Congressional Districts are not slam dunks for the incumbent Democrats, and might have surprises. Arizona has 11 electoral votes. It has been historically Republican. Currently, Biden has a slight lead. Also, you should watch the Senate race there. Martha McSally is up for election. She is a Republican who was chosen to fulfill the remainder of John McCain’s term. She is being challenged by Democrat Mark Kelly, an astronaut married to Gabby Giffords. The other senator in Arizona is a Democrat who won the spot by narrowly beating McSally in 2018. So, this is a vulnerable spot that should be watched. However, since the mail-in voting might slow down how long it takes to tally votes, Arizona might be decided past your bedtime. Florida has 29 electoral votes and is a big target in presidential elections. The last three presidential elections have been
very close. Trump won Florida in 2016 by 2.2%, with only about 100,000 votes more than Hillary Clinton. Obama won it in 2012 and 2008 with similarly narrow margins. Before that, George W. Bush won both of his elections in that state by even closer margins. Bill Clinton won it one year but not the other. Georgia’s 16 electoral votes are believed to be in play this year. The state has routinely been safe for Republicans, and Trump won it easily before. However, Democrats have been investing a lot of time and money getting inner city people registered to vote. This might not impact the presidency, but might mean more blue in House races. Both Republican Senators are on the ballot. Kelly Loeffler, in particular, got bad press earlier this year for dumping stocks when she knew COVID was about to hit. Somehow, a lot of news came out of Michigan recently. Trump won it narrowly in 2016. It had been such a Democrat stronghold that the Democrats didn’t put a lot of work into keeping it. With all the turmoil, it will be interesting to see how it turns out. Clinton won Minnesota narrowly in 2016 and the Trump campaign has targeted it as a vulnerable pick-up state for 2020.
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The Republicans have been outspending and out-visiting this year to earn its 10 electoral votes. North Carolina has 15 electoral votes. Obama won it with 1 point in 2008; Romney won it with 2 points in 2012 and Trump won it with a 4 point margin in 2016. Their Republican fi rst-term Senator Thom Tillis is up for re-election and pundits say it could go either way. So, this state is important to watch for control of the Senate as well. You knew that Ohio would wind up on this list, right? One stat I saw said that no Republican ever ascended to the presidency without Ohio. That sounds like a baseball stat – something to ramble off while you’re waiting for the pitch but it doesn’t really matter. It has 18 electoral votes. Trump won it by 8 points. Obama won the state both times, but by smaller margins. South Carolina’s 9 electoral votes traditionally go to Republicans. But this year, it’s not about the electoral votes. It’s about Lindsey Graham. Once critical of Trump, he has had a change in tune, and the nation noticed. He faces Jaime Harrison who has
set fundraising records. Pennsylvania is worth 20 electoral votes. It voted for Trump very narrowly. However, it voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. Expect pundits to be watching Pennsylvania closely on election night. Texas has 38 electoral votes and hasn’t voted for a Democrat since Carter. A lot of pundits are talking about Texas moving slowly to the left over the years, and some websites are only listing it as “lean right,” but I personally feel that’s making a mountain out of a mole hill just to get clicks. Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes. And interestingly, Wisconsin residents voted on their 10 electoral voters earlier this year. Trump won it narrowly in 2016, and Obama won it his two terms, making this a true swing state. All the polls point to Trump losing Wisconsin this year. However, all the polls pointed to Trump losing Wisconsin in 2016, but he won it despite predictions.
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Trump said “I can shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and get away with it.” Trump, in his many interviews with a very well known journalist Bob Woodward, told him in January/February that he knew the coronavirus was deadly. It came in the air and nothing could be done about it. He didn’t want to panic Americans citizens. So in reality he helped to kill 200,000 plus American citizens. The CDC, Dr. Redfield, said to wear a mask it could be more effective than the vaccine. Trump did not have any plans for the American people, just said the virus would just go away. Now in front of King Trump’s house, The White House, is a signed peace agreement with some of the world’s meanest dictators. Does anyone know what it says? Please do not allow this self-absorbed bully, rebel rouser, white supremacist defender destroy our democracy. Don’t panic, just vote! At my age of 94 years I probably will not be here for the next four years. Please wake up and prevent this catastrophe from happening. Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and keep our Democracy alive and well in the United States of America, forever and ever.
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Biden’s Friend Richter How can we trust David Richter to represent Republicans when he hired Biden’s brother 10 years ago? James Biden was hired as executive vice president by HillStone in 2010. Richter was the company’s president and COO at the time. His father was the CEO. The press release from the company touted Biden’s four decades experience in “business, political, legal and financial circles.” He’s cozying up to Biden and the Democrats – as long as he can make money off the deal. Richter doesn’t care about us. He doesn’t care about the Republicans. He only cares about himself. Chris Tomlin Howell
94, And Voting For Change The Republican Party of Lincoln and Reagan is no more. Now we have the Trump Party or rather King Trump! There is no more norm. Democracy is on the verge of collapse. No one can say ‘no’ to Trump and keep their job. Trump is working towards a monarchy, with him as our King and say goodbye to our Democracy. We are a country of hate and haters. The KKK has for years and years killed black and brown people and white sympathizers and are never tried for their crimes of murder. Trump said “Some of them are very nice.” Hitler marched into country after country after country and killed millions and millions of Jews, handicapped people, priests, nuns, gays, etc. The whole world watched and nobody said ‘no’ to Hitler. Never again?
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MAGA Hats
Does anyone else see the irony of those MAGA hats that Trump followers wear? Don’t they realize that we have already had four (disastrous) years of his “Make America Great Again?” Those same hats were worn by them four years ago. That was his slogan then, and the “great America” we have now is thanks to him? How many times do we give Trump the chance to make it right? Rosemary Doherty Berkeley
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Social Worker’s License Revoked For Sexual Misconduct With Student
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY –A New Jersey social worker had her license permanently revoked after engaging in criminal sexual contact with a teenage student she was counseling. According to the Final Consent Order, Tara Cardinale, 39, of Washington Township, engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student who was under the age of 18. Cardinale was serving as the student’s primary therapist at the Bergen County school where she worked. “This licensee engaged in sexual conduct with a teenager under her professional supervision, not only violating our criminal laws, but also committing an appalling breach of basic ethics and professional standards,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “The grave professional consequences this social worker faces are proof of our determination to protect the public, and the integrity of the vast majority of mental health professionals who work tirelessly
for their clients every day.” The Board found that Cardinale’s actions were not only a criminal offense, but also professional misconduct. This led to the Board revoking her license to practice in New Jersey permanently. “The conduct of this therapist raised serious questions about her professional judgment and fitness to practice,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “One of the greatest harms mental healthcare providers can infl ict on their clients and the profession is exploiting the trust bestowed on them to manipulate vulnerable individuals. Protecting the public from the violation of this trust justifies the permanent revocation of her license.” Anyone who feels that they are a victim of misconduct by a licensed healthcare professional can fi le an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting njconsumeraffairs.gov/ bme/Pages/default.aspx or by calling 973504-6200 to request a complaint form.
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Legislators: “Enough Is Enough With The Emergency Orders” Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TRENTON - The 10th District Legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano responded to Governor Murphy’s announcement to extend the state’s Public Health Emergency for the seventh time since March. The lawmakers continue to cite their bill that would limit the Governor’s executive powers, saying this legislation is needed now more than ever.
The lawmakers released the following statement calling on the Legislature to move S-2482 and A-4147, which would require the Governor’s executive orders to expire in 15 days unless extended by the Legislature. “Since March, it has been one order after another with no end in sight. Even though we have successfully flattened the curve, the Governor insists it’s not enough. Small businesses are continuing to suffer under his restrictions. Our delegation and our residents are fed up and the legislature must put a stop to this abuse of power,” the legislators said. “In times of crisis, we need appropriate checks and balances to prevent the overreach of power like we are witnessing now. We cannot allow decisions by one person, with such far-reaching consequences, to impact an entire state for so long without legislative input. This measure would ensure representatives, elected by people, from all corners of the state have a say in whether consequential emergency orders should be extended. “The longer the Governor sits back and waits for a vaccine, the longer our residents, business owners, and economy will suffer.”
6th Annual Chili Cook-Off Honors First Responders
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The JBJ Soul Kitchen will be hosting their 6th Annual Chili CookOff to honor local first responders who dedicated their service to the community. This year, they decided to have the event all month long due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. Beginning October 20, every week there will be a new featured menu of different homemade chili by first responders competing for the chance to be named the JBJ Soul Kitchen Chili Cook-Off Champ. The winning contestant will be announced on or around November 21. The contestant schedule is as follows: • October 20 through 24: New Jersey State Police • October 27 through 31: Tinton Falls EMS • November 3 through 7: Toms River Fire Department #1 • November 10 through 14: Island Heights First Aid A $20 donation will give patrons a selection of featured chili as their appetizer as part of the regular three-course meal offering. Contestants receive points every time their chili is ordered. Patrons can either dine-in or order online for curbside pick-up. To participate, visit jbjsoulkitchen.org/to-go-meals.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mobile Senior Assistance Coming Soon
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While the idea of members of the Ocean County Chosen Board of Freeholders playing the roles of Hawkeye Pierce, Corporal Klinger, Hot Lips Hoolihan or Radar from the popular 1970s television show and feature film M*A*S*H seem comical, the reality is, Ocean County will be fielding its own “MASH” unit. This MASH Unit stands for Mobile Assistance For Seniors at Home and it is expected to be operational in the coming months. Instead of treating wounded soldiers, this 21st century MASH program would be on the frontlines helping seniors, according to Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “We will be bringing more of our services right to our senior communities rather than residents coming into our Toms River Senior Services office,” Vicari said. When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck the county in the spring and forced most county offices to close to the public, he looked for a way to continue services for the county’s most vulnerable residents. The plans for MASH were formulated over the summer and tested earlier this month during an outreach at Leisure Village in Lakewood. “We had hoped to test the waters during a visit to Leisure Village in August, but the tropical storm that hit the area washed out our plans,” said Maria La Face, director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. She added that the event was rescheduled to October 6 and was a success both for her staff and for the residents of Leisure Village. “We set up outside with folding tables and portable Plexiglas to interview clients. We used all the necessary disinfectants and PPEs. We were there from 9 to 5 and assisted close to 30 residents,” she added. Vicari, who is the liaison to the Office of Senior Services, added, “seniors were grateful that we came out to see them so they didn’t have to drive into Toms River. Based on the experience of this first event, we are working to expand the MASH program.” Future visits may include representatives from
the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs and the Surrogate’s Office. The MASH initiative is unique in the state according to Vicari who said, “no one is doing anything like this on this scale in the state.” “Ocean County is home to more senior citizens than any other county and we are leading the way in providing services to our older adults,” Vicari added. The mobile program is even more important as the COVID-19 crisis continues to grip the county and the nation. “The ongoing pandemic has been devastating to our senior communities. Besides the physical threat of contracting the illness, many of our seniors have been dealing with stress and other psychological issues, including loneliness,” Vicari said. Vicari stressed that once the pandemic eases, MASH will remain. “when the communities open up and allow indoor activities, we would hold the event inside their clubhouses with all of the necessary safety precautions” Until that time, work is continuing on the logistics of holding mobile events as the weather turns colder. Both tents and possibly a bus have been discussed, but no decision has yet been made. The key is we will continue to bring our services to our seniors,” Vicari said. “Asking them to physically come to our office for an appointment was challenging for many seniors because of their age, frailty, loss of license and mobility before the pandemic. Now they have the additional risk of infection and serious health complications whenever they venture out, especially to indoor office buildings that are frequented by the public,” Vicari said. “What good are all of our programs if those that need them most cannot access them? MASH will allow us to bring the services to them,” Vicari said. The Office of Senior Services is open and available to assist residents by phone. The office can be reached at 732-929-2091.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Dept. Of Health Lists Tips For A Safe Halloween
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The NJDOH has announced a Halloween COVID-19 guidance document for Halloween trick or treaters and partygoers. The document lists information on how to safely celebrate the holiday whether it’s with indoor or outdoor activities. “We’re happy everyone can still experience some type of Halloween festivities - especially our young ones who do look forward to this festive holiday,” said Gerry P. Little, Ocean County Freeholder and liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is asking for everyone’s cooperation and to do their part by following the COVID-19 safety strategies provided for the protection
and welfare of your friends, family and neighbors.” “As a community we can’t let Halloween become a one day vacation from keeping up with the COVID-19 protocols such as social distancing, wearing protective face coverings and all the rest of the important precautions people have been following throughout the pandemic,” advised Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “Remember, safety first,” added OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator, Patty High. For the full celebration guidance list, visit nj.gov/health/. Under Halloween Celebration Guidance will be listed ways to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Officer Arrested For Drunk Driving With Kids In The Vehicle
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Three children were in the pickup truck a Brick Police Officer was driving when he was pulled over and arrested for being under the inf luence. On August 16, Officers stopped 40-year-old Daniel P. Testa when they saw him speeding and driving erratically. Daniel Testa was charged with DWI
and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, Testa is accused of operating a motor vehicle erratically at a high rate of speed with three children in the car and was issued a summons. Testa also has been suspended without pay. Testa’s case is currently pending grand jury. All charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Ocean County Coin Club Mourns Two Members
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Coin Club regretfully informed their membership that two members passed away this year. William (Bill) Megargle passed away April 16th and was 83 years old. He was a dedicated member who would travel up from Long Beach Township to attend
meetings. We will miss his “Show and Tell” presentations and his interesting conversations. Carlo Iovino, 82,passed away on June 16th. Carlo was a longtime resident of Point Pleasant. He enjoyed our coin shows and our club camaraderie. Both members will be missed.
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and help you feel prepared for anything life brings. THINK TOTAL WELLNESS: Hearing plays an important role in overall wellness, which in turn plays a role in resilience. Did you know? Ears and eyes work together to help you perceive the world. Conversely, hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, heart disease, isolation, and other issues, so protect your hearing health. COMMIT TO LEARNING: Learning not only stimulates the brain but supports resilience. It also supports better hearing, especially when learning more about your existing hearing device’s helpful features and capabilities – streaming, for example = that can help you communicate confidently and navigate your world. REACH OUT FOR HELP: Expanding and tapping into your network of support can help fortify your resilience. Count on our hearing care team as part of that important connected family network, letting us know how we can help! We HEAR you and we are ALWAYS here for you! Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to answer your questions about hearing care issues.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Ginger is a something you’ve probably walked past a thousand times in the grocery store and passed up. It has some incredible medicinal benefits and offers people a natural approach to many ailments. Many women use ginger for morning sickness during pregnancy. Sometimes you see it crystallized with sugar to improve flavor. But today I’m talking about the fresh ginger root which you can buy in food markets. Known officially as Zingiber officinale, ginger contains many therapeutic compounds, all of which have well-documented medicinal actions in the body. In studies with people who ate dried ginger spice in their meals, 75 percent experienced relief from arthritic pain and swelling! Ginger contains dozens of compounds which have pharmacological activity. Sometimes you have to heat the ginger to see a specific compound. For example, zingerone is negligible in fresh ginger, however cooking it transforms the gingerol to zingerone. The dried (powdered) ginger spice does contain zingerone in it. We think of ginger (either fresh or powdered) as a flavor agent, but ginger is powerful medicine. It is an antioxidant and strong analgesic. It could thin the blood so you have to avoid it (or minimize it) if you are supported on anticoagulant medications. Zingerone is well researched and it’s incredible. Studies have determined that it reduces inflammation, improves blood
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Brick Man Charged With Drug Dealing For Bloods Gang
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Two alleged members of a street gang have been charged with conspiring to distribute fentanyl and heroin in Newark. Leonard Wade, a/k/a “Clap,” 49, of New Brunswick, and Ezra A. Strong, a/k/a “Doonka,” 30, of Brick, are alleged members of the Bloods street gang. According to police, Wade, allegedly a ranking member of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) subset of the Bloods street gang, is a leader of the drug trafficking organization DTO. Strong, allegedly a ranking member of the Fruit Town Brims, also a subset of the Bloods street gang, distributes fentanyl and heroin on behalf of the DTO. On October 1, police performed a search warrant of Wade’s residence and found
a 9mm caliber semi-automatic polymer “privately made” handgun, along with 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition and five rounds of .45 caliber ammunition. Wade and Strong were charged in separate complaints with conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and more than 100 grams of heroin. Wade is also charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Wade and Strong can potentially receive life imprisonment and a $10 million fi ne. Wade can also receive a potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fi ne for the ammunition offense. The charges and allegations in the complaints are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Brick Announces Fall Leaf Collection Schedule
BRICK – Beginning October 19, the Township of Brick will conduct its annual Fall Leaf Collection of bagged leaves. Collection will be done in accordance with the recycling collection schedule. Residents are asked to have their bagged leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on the first day of your collection period. Do not put branches, twigs or debris in bags. Leaves may also be brought to the Brick Township Recycling Center, Ridge Road, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Leaves can also be brought to the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood Township. The schedule is as follows: • If your recycling day is Friday, your
collection weeks begin October 19 and November 23. • If your recycling day is Monday, your collection weeks begin October 26 and November 30. • If your recycling day is Tuesday, your collection weeks begin November 2 and December 7. • If your recycling day is Wednesday, your collection weeks begin November 9 and December 14. • If your recycling day is Thursday, your collection weeks begin November 16 and December 21. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 732-451-4060.
BlueClaws Celebrate Halloween With “BooClaws Spooktacular” Event By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – Family and friends can celebrate Halloween this year at FirstEnergy Park with the first ever BooClaws Spooktacular. BooClaws Spooktacular will take place on October 30 starting at 6 p.m. A screening of Hocus Pocus will be projected on the 1,857 square-foot video board starting at 7 p.m. The night will also include a costume parade for kids, and low-contact trick-or-treating with food provided by Bimbo Bakeries featuring Takis and Entenmann’s, plus additional candy from Hershey’s. Tickets are $10 and include popcorn plus soda or water. Due to current state regulations regarding outdoor gatherings, only 450 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased at fevo.com/edp/ShoreTown-Spooky-Spectacular-fy72F0S9.
“This is certainly a unique Halloween around the shore, but the BlueClaws are excited to help - do what we can to provide a fun and safe option for families,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “We look forward to a spooky, fun, and safe Halloween!” Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up. Visitors are allowed to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field. All kids will automatically be signed up for Home Run Membership in the BlueClaws Kids Club, and five random kids will win a 5-Game BlueClaws Mini Plan for the 2021 season. Masks are required at all times for this event and groups must practice social distancing, staying at least 6 feet from other groups. This event has a rain date of November 1.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts Honor Phenom Award Winners
─Photo courtesy All Is Sharp Photography This year’s Phenomenal Women Under 40 at the 5th annual event. Keely Davenport, at left joins Lindsey Carver, Georgette Kyriacou, Lindsey Most, Carley Dietrick, Lauren Staub, Chelsea Pascoe, Susan Pagano, and Victoria Berner. Not shown are Amy Cerulo, who didn’t attend out of safety concerns due to her work with children. By Bob Vosseller FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts are con-
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10 women from Ocean and Monmouth counties - including three from Toms River - with the Girl Scout Phenom Award. Members of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recognized the many achievements of local young women in business, education, engineering, health care, law enforcement and community service at its fifth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event in Farmingdale. More than 150 people gathered outdoors at the organization’s Program Activity Center to celebrate the Phenom Award recipients and to support the Girl Scout mission during challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Girl Scouts Chief Executive Officer Eileen Higgins said, “these phenomenal women exemplify the mission and spirit of Girl Scouts in their wide-ranging careers and in their communities.” She added, “they serve as role models and mentors to our young girls, who are exploring their own potential through the Girl Scout experience in an unprecedented time.” The Phenom Award recognizes emerging leaders from Monmouth and Ocean counties not only for their accomplishments to date, but also for the potential of what they might achieve in their future, Higgins explained, adding that they were nominated through a public process and selected by a panel of former Phenom recipients. This year’s Phenom Award recipients include: Victoria Berner, Toms River, nurse manager at Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township, and volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Lindsey Carver, Farmingdale, production marketing manager for Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical in Princeton, and troop leader of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Brownie Troop 1066. Amy Cerulo, Middletown, principal of Schroth School, part of the LADACIN Network in Wanamassa, and member of a local running group for women. Out of concern for safety due to her work with children, Cerulo did not attend the event. Keely Davenport, Toms River, associate director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and co-founder of Exit 82 Theater Company, both in Toms River, and a former Girl Scout. Carley Dietrick, Oceanport, business development representative at Seacrest Recovery Center in Eatontown, volunteer mentor and coordinator of Tigger House Foundation’s
Student Alliance program in Red Bank, and a former Girl Scout. Georgette Kyriacou, Toms River, director of engineering consulting at FWH Consulting in Toms River, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and president of the Women’s Leadership Committee of the Community Associations Institute of New Jersey. Lindsey Most, a detective with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in Toms River and volunteer fundraiser for many causes including multiple sclerosis, the American Heart Association, All About Autism, and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. She is a former Girl Scout. Susan Pagano, Howell, program manager of business career and technology training at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, and founder of The Food Recovery Network at Monmouth University. Chelsea Pascoe, Pine Beach, founder and president of By The Sea Media in Forked River, freelance writer, and lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She lends a hand to the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and a local networking group. Lauren Staub, Asbury Park, owner of The Party Fairy LLC, volunteer for organizations across New Jersey to help combat opioid addiction, and former Girl Scout. The event raised over $20,000 that will benefit leadership activities offered by the nonprofit to help girls from all backgrounds in Monmouth and Ocean counties develop courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. In expressing appreciation for the support, Higgins noted that it has been a “whirlwind year” for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to find new ways to offer our groundbreaking leadership programming for girls, regardless of the obstacles in our way. Today, we are offering some programs in person when possible, but many of our activities are virtual now. “Regardless of how girls participate in Girl Scouts, we’re providing a sense of stability and normalcy for girls and their families in a challenging time. The world needs Girl Scouts now, more than ever,” Higgins added. The evening included a flag ceremony led by a Girl Scout color guard, the national anthem sung by Phenom honoree Staub and a program featuring videos of each Phenom Award recipient. Guests enjoyed individual picnic dinners, appetizers, and desserts, as well as beverages on tap from a vintage car and treats from an ice cream truck. Serving as event chairpersons were past Phenom recipients: Jamie Bertram, Lakewood BlueClaws; Kate Dowd, New Jersey Resources; and Stephanie Toal, OceanFirst Foundation. The emcee was Chelsea Masterson, a lifelong member of Girl Scouts. For more information about leadership and program opportunities offered by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties, e-mail info@gsfun.org
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he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord. The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited. Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to
limit the possibility of symptom recurrence. The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain. The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities. The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the
piriformis muscle. In 10 to 15% of individuals however, it is believed the nerve runs directly through the muscle. These individuals may be at an increased risk of piriformis syndrome. Patients with piriformis syndrome usually feel worse in seated positions, as increased pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This is often exacerbated in individuals who sit on their wallet. Common causes are overexercising and prolonged sitting and it appears to be more common in women. Buttock and sciatic pain resulting from piriformis syndrome respond well to physical therapy when properly diagnosed and treated. Physical therapy treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the hip joint and spine followed by specific manual therapy techniques performed by an experienced therapist. The goal of physical therapy treatment is to allow the piriformis muscle to relax and lengthen, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Modalities including moist heat and ultrasound often assist in allowing the piriformis muscle to relax. Once pain levels are reduced, specific patient exercises and stretches can be taught, allowing patients to control and eliminate their sciatica. PAUL EBERLE, MS, PT
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Paul received clinical training at the Helen Hayes Outpatient Day Hospital with a focus on mixed neurological diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics. Paul has worked fulltime in outpatient orthopedic and neurological settings since being licensed to practice physical therapy in 2001. Paul enjoys working in the geriatric setting and plans to become a geriatric certified specialist (GCS). Paul became certified in LSVT Big, a specialized treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2014.
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Freeholder Furious Over Small Increase In Social Security
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is “furious” that seniors suffering through the continued economic crisis ignited by COVID-19 will receive only a 1.3 percent increase in their 2021 Social Security benefits. Vicari said, it was, “outrageous and inconceivable that in this economic emergency our seniors are receiving such a paltry increase. It is totally unacceptable and an insult to every senior citizen who relies on Social Security.” Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 senior citizens, many of whom depend entirely on their monthly Social Security checks. “A senior citizen living alone receives only about a $1,400
monthly benefit,” Vicari said. He added that a “widow or widower living by themselves would see their che ck i nc r e a s e ve r y sl ig ht ly f r om $1,434 to $1,453. The modest increase does not come close to matching rising costs.” “In the past few months alone we have seen Jersey Cent ral Power & Light raise their rates by almost $10 a month. That was followed by toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and a 10-cent per gallon hike in the gas tax. How much more will our seniors be forced to endure?” Vicari asked. Beyond rising costs, the pandemic has also led to a higher cost for food. “Both food and essential household goods like paper towels have increased
by more than 1.3 percent in the past year. In no way does this cost-of-living increase take into account the continued impact of COVID-19,” Vicari added. The Freeholder Director wrote letters to Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, along with the cou nt y’s Congressional delegation demanding additional funding for Social Security. “On behalf of the nearly 200,000 older adults that call Ocean County home, I ask that you do everything in your power to provide additional funding for Social Security. Funding that must be passed along to our most vulnerable senior citizens,” Vicari stated in his letter. Vicari also sent a letter directly to the
White House. “The cost of living adjustment over the last six years has averaged only about 1.3 percent. In some years, there has been no increase at all. It is important that our seniors receive an ample benefit from a program most have paid into all of their working days,” Vicari said. Seniors will see the few extra dollars starting with their January 2021 benefit checks. Vicari added, “facing continued economic hardships, our seniors are forced to make decisions on whether to pay to keep a roof over their head or purchase life sustaining medications. No one should have to face making that kind of decision.”
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Continued From Page 1 In other news, Mayor John G. Ducey congratulated Brick Little League who won the District 18 tour nament, the Section 3 tournament, and the NJ State Championship. “It was a great accomplishment for a group of 12-year-olds,” he said. “In any other year we would have been watching them on ESPN, playing in Bristol, Connecticut, then after winning the mid-Atlantic region, we would have been traveling to Williamsport, Pennsylvania and watching them on ABC playing against the world.” These events would not be taking place due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Those things didn’t happen this year, but the accomplishment is still an awesome accomplishment,” Mayor Ducey said. “These kids have been mainly playing together since they were about eight years old.” Last year the team made it to the state fi nals. And fi nally, the governing body con-
gratulated the retirement of tax collector Joanne Lambusta who has been a township employee for 36 years, starting in 1984. “I did have the opportunity to give Joanne Lambusta a Key to the Town as well as a Proclamation naming October 5, 2020 Joanne Lambusta Day here in Brick Township,” the mayor said. Usually, Lambusta would have been honored during a council meeting, but the meetings have been virtual due to the public health crisis. After working for several years in the tax collector’s office, Lambusta was promoted to Brick Township Tax Collector in 1989. In addition to her township duties, Joanne has been a member of the Tax Collector and Treasurer Association of NJ and also the Monmouth/Ocean Tax Collector and Treasurer’s Association. She has also served on the township Planning Board, and on the Environmental Commission. Lambusta will be retiring on December 1, 2020. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This bulkhead is on Bay Shore Drive in the Seaweed Harbor area of town. This is a long bulkhead that runs along the bay.
─Photo courtesy Brick Township Retiring Tax Collector Joanne Lambusta is seen here with Mayor John G. Ducey with a Key to the Town and a Proclamation naming October 5, 2020 Joanne Lambusta Day.
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Continued From Page 1 For most tournaments, everyone plays the same amount of games, Burke explained. Winners get paired against other winners and the losers get paired against the other losers. As a tournament progresses, players get paired with others who have the same number of points, so competitors can keep playing until the last round. Tournaments can last for a day or for over a week. Burke said he believes he plays at the same level, virtually or in person (also called “over the board” games). He prefers in-person because it’s more familiar to him, and he said he enjoys being across from his opponent, which is something that is lost in virtual games. “I guess what I enjoy most about chess is it’s a perfect information game,” he said. “Compared to something like poker where there is an element of bluff and luck, in chess there’s none of that. It’s all skill basically. “Everything is out on the board in front of you, and on any given day, the best player is normally the one who wins,” Burke said. “There’s not really an element of luck or chance. You always feel like you deserve to win or you deserve to lose.” He said thinking ahead and the ability to recognize patterns go hand-in-hand while playing chess. “So if you come across a pattern in a game you’ve studied beforehand, then it’s easier for you to understand what’s going on,” he said. “If you compare a completely random position that doesn’t really conform to a specific pattern, even the best players in the world - it would not be easy for them to think very far ahead just because they’re not used to it.” But if a familiar pattern is on the board, Grandmasters are able to look very far ahead and anticipate many moves in advance, he explained. There’s not an infi nite number of chess positions, but the number is “more than grains of sand on the beach - I think that’s
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The Brick Times, October 24, 2020, Page 25 the statistic,” Burke said. There are some important patterns, strategies and tactics that refer to a specific configuration of pieces on the board for strategizing a long-term goal. The number of moves in a chess game vary from a low of about 20 (when one plays badly) to more than 100 moves. Games average about 40 moves, Burke said. Before a tournament Burke said he prepares by studying, working with a coach, and playing other people. Participants learn the names of their competitors and are able to access their past games and see their trends and strategies. “A long-term strategy is a long-term plan for improvement throughout the game. As you improve with chess and as you study you become more familiar with these things and it becomes second-nature,” Burke explained. The lifelong Brick resident is an American chess grandmaster. He achieved the FIDE Master title in August 2015 and the International Master title in April 2016, and in April 2018 was awarded his Grandmaster title. He reached an Elo rating of 2601 in September 2015, making him the youngest player ever to reach a rating of 2600 or above. After graduation Burke said he hopes to make a career out of chess by coaching, writing articles, doing online video lessons. “There’s defi nitely a market for it,” he said.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Popcorn Park Zoo Holds Blessing Of Animals
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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Barking, purring, oinking and other sounds were heard recently during the annual blessing of the animals held at the Popcorn Park Zoo. The ceremony is held each year in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Reverend Joh n Cardello, who has served as the chaplain for the Ocean County Humane Society and the Popcorn Park Zoo for the past five years, once again performed the blessing at the service. Visitors brought their pets to the picnic area directly across from the zoo entrance for a blessing. Rev. Cardello also went around to each animal pen to perform a blessing and he was very familiar with the history of most of the animals be they bears, lions, tigers or monkeys. He not only knew their species but in most cases he knew their names. “As to some unusual blessings I have conducted over the years, I always tell people this event is my favorite event of the year because when and where else do I get to pet/touch tigers, lions, horses, etc. all in one day,” Rev. Cardello said. “Each October, since I started the program, it has been my honor, privilege and joy to conduct the annual Zoo Animal and Pet Blessing held at the zoo. This event, it is non-sectarian and a free service for those who participate. The Popcorn Park Zoo has, for over 20 years, been a safe refuge for abused, injured and unwanted animals including farm animals, lions, tigers and bears,” Reverend Cardello said. As Zoo chaplain, he has blessed lions (Simba), tigers (Thor and Raj), a Horse (Seven) suffering with pica (an eating disorder brought about by near starvation), shaken hands with a monkey (Konga), and a small goat rescued from sacrifice from a Satanist group. He has also experienced the love and thanks of pit bull who was rescued from being used as a baiting animal for a dog fight ring. “On another note I have delivered last rights to a dying monkey and was proud to deliver the eulogy at the farewell ceremony following the death of a camel named Princess (a long time resident and favorite at the zoo) who had an insatiable fondness for graham crackers,” Rev. Cardello added. He was accompanied by long-time zookeeper John Bergmann. The rev-
erend was in the zoo’s shelter when Bergmann “asked me to quickly bless a young dog that had been brought in from out of state. The poor dog was so sick, running a fever, unable to stand and eating or drinking only caused her to vomit resulting is severe dehydration.” “I knelt down beside her and spoke to her while gently stroking her head and was rewarded by a feeble wag of her tail. I completed my Blessing (adding an extra prayer and leaving a St. Francis medal on her bed) and proceeded to Bless the other Zoo and shelter animals. Several hours later I returned to the shelter and was approached by Mr. Bergmann. I was told that shortly after the Blessing the sick dog was able to stand and started to take the f luids and food,” Rev. Cardello added. “Sometime later I was informed the she had fully recovered and had been adopted by a family that would give this formally abused dog all the love she would need. Maybe it was just a coincidence or maybe it was something else. I leave it to you to decide but I know what I think,” he added with a smile. The public blessings began only two years ago and “to date it has not fully caught on. On average we only bless about a half dozen or so pets but hope those numbers will grow over the coming years.” Among those who brought their pets out to blessed was township resident Lori Sansone who brought Olea who is a hearing assistance dog. “I got her a year and half ago. She is a Labrador golden mix. Olea’s puppy raisers got her blessed, so I want to continue that. Besides my blessing deserves a blessing.” Sansone said. “All thing bright and beautiful, all things great and small, fur feathers or scales - for those who have shared and had their lives touched by a beloved pet,” Rev. Cardello said. Bergmann and Rev. Cardello reminded the public that for those who don’t have a pet, the zoo has an animal shelter filled with animals who need homes. For additional information, directions or information regarding the Popcorn Park Zoo call 609 693-1900 or go to the zoo’s web site ahscares.org. The Popcorn Park Zoo is located at 1 Humane Way, in the Forked River section of the township, just off Route 539 west, seven miles from the Garden State Parkway exit/entrance.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 24 - oct 30 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy being playful and passionate. Your romantic partner may be more affectionate than usual. You may find yourself focused on winning a competition or too eager to take risks in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your social calendar could fill up. You might even be forced to pick and choose between events. You may be in demand for parties, presentations or as a personal companion in the week to come. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Explore the latest trends and treasures with a special someone, but remember you must eventually head back to normal life. The week ahead may offer plenty of excitement and open your eyes to a realm of possibilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Run your home base like a business. Keep receipts in a safe place and focus on sensible financial strategies. Loved ones and partners should cheerfully cooperate with all your ideas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As this week unfolds, an opportunity could appear that will help you reach an important objective. Enjoy pleasant companions and use your good taste to purchase items that upgrade your surroundings. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to reach a compromise or offer concessions that make everyone happy. With gentle Venus in your sign, you’re likely to enjoy the
company of others wherever you go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Glamor and romance are in abundant supply. A loved one might expect some pampering, although your thoughts may be focused on creating dollars as the week begins. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unfiltered opinions could shock people who may be surprised at excess bluntness. Consider matching your content to the company. The week ahead could contain a few surprises for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week begins, you may be filled with a spirit of cooperation and inspired to help others without being asked. Watch your spending, as there may be extra demands on your resources. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is likely a good time to mend fences, ask for favors and forgive someone. Some members of your household might be in the mood for impetuous fun. Avoid dust-ups that may occur later in the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ask for someone’s opinion before taking further steps. If tactics are based on sound principles, your actions will be more profitable. In the upcoming week, someone may not understand your actions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you wait to make a key decision, a helpful friend could intervene with wise advice. You might even learn that it’s not necessary or strategic to jump in headfirst where love or money is concerned.
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