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−Photos courtesy Manchester Police New Manchester Police Patrolman Sage Sysol is sworn in by Mayor Kenneth Palmer as a Special Law Enforcement Officer II. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A township police officer was recently sworn in by Mayor Kenneth Palmer to his new title. Sage Sysol was sworn in as a Special Law Enforcement Officer II by the mayor in front of a limited group of family and police personnel. Patrolman Sysol graduated from (Patrolman - See Page 4)
Borough Phone Line System To Be Upgraded
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The borough hall’s phone line service will have to be updated, officials said. Councilman Brian DiMeo reported that Lakehurst will soon be leaving behind its analog phone line. “We are in the process of working on a new phone sys-
tem. It is out of necessity. We received notice from AT&T about a month ago that as of November 1 all the analog phone lines that the borough currently uses will need to be shifted to either another provider or they will be disconnected. “This is technology
that is just going away. It doesn’t exist anymore and it is getting harder to find companies that will release them and because of that the costs are going up significantly. In comparison with the new technology all our IT goes out over the internet so that is one of the
solutions we are looking at,” Councilman DiMeo added. He said the borough is looking to offset costs and that a few providers are being looked at for a solution to the issue. “One of which is our provider for the police department which we’ve been told needs to also
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be upgraded this year.” Councilman Gar y Lowe asked about a prior agreement with Manchester Township involving phone lines. “There was supposed to be a big savings?” “No, it went the other way,” Council President Stephen Oglesby (Borough - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Volunteers are being sought for a cleanup in the township this month. Township Environmental Commission member Gabrielle Fox is leading the clean-up effort which is scheduled for June 18 from 3-7 p.m. at the site of the old Brooksbrae brick factory. The clean-up’s rain date is Jun 19. The site has been described as a hidden graffiti wonderland deep within the Pine Barrens which in its heyday produced thousands of bricks a day but it is unclear if the factor every really reached operational status. The owner of the factory was William J. Kelly who died in 1908 prior to the factory moving full throttle in its operations. Due to complications regarding his will, all his assets were frozen which put on pause the facilities’ operations. There was a massive fire on the property in 1915 that caused the deaths of a caretaker and his wife. The factory was eventually sold after Kelly’s issues were resolved. The best entrance to the land is near the road where some crude drawings have been spray painted on the asphalt. Once you enter that area visitors need to take a short walk toward the factory. Fox will be posting fliers about the cleanup with details of where to meet, what to bring and other information. The group had previously considered a different location, the Crossley Preserve. According to the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, Crossley is named after an abandoned clay mining town from the 1800s. The pits where clay was mined are now ponds that are breeding habitats for frogs. The Township Environmental Commission is also supporting a rain garden project which a township Boy Scout is spearheading for his Eagle Scout project. The project has been given approval to move ahead and will be located near the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library. The Commission will discuss when the project will begin during its next meeting at 6 p.m. June 22 in Zoom format. The public is welcome to attend this meeting virtually. A link to the meeting will be posted on the Manchester Township website manchestertwp.com.
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His hiring process began in June of 2019 with the intensive training program. Approximately 125 candidates submitted their applications for employment. For the first phase, applicants par ticipated i n the physical agilit y examination held at Manchester Township High School. This grueling test consisted of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and a one-mile run. All applicants who achieved a passing score went on to the boxing portion of the program. The approximately 70 applicants who completed all portions
of the physical exam were invited to participate in the written examination phase. Following that, the top scorers went before the oral board for extensive interviews. Those candidates considered for employment underwent a thorough background investigation and submitted to medical, psychological, and dr ug screenings. The chief added, “we wish Patrolman Sysol all the best as he begins the next chapter of his law enforcement career here in Manchester Township.”
replied. “We are no longer using Manchester for our IT. We are using Coastal Solutions and the police are very happy that we switched to them and that will be officially in place as of the first of June.” “It should be a positive effect not a negative one for us,” Oglesby added. “It should save the borough quite a bit of money over the long run.”
DiMeo said the savings “will be significant in comparison to what we were paying and what we will be paying,” in reference to the switch in service for the borough police department. “We are currently discussing with two companies but we were looking at a third but they chose not to get back to us so we are discussing with these two right now.” Oglesby said that a meeting of all the borough’s department leaders was held to let them know “what is coming down so that they have input when it comes down
to applying for the internet because there will be differences. They are up to speed as everybody at this point.” In other news, DiMeo reported that a youth and recreation committee meeting was recently held and “we discussed a few things to hold live things again. We’ll be meeting on the second Monday of every month and our next meeting will be June 14 at 7 p.m. here at the Community Center. All are welcome and hopefully we’ll be restarting things up again.”
“We want to get some input on ideas of things to do. Two of the things that were discussed were a cruise night event down at the lake toward the end of August and a movie night or something down at the lake in July. We want to get more people involved,” DiMeo added. Lowe updated the council and the public on the status of the borough’s troubled aged backhoe during the meeting. Quotes on the replacement cost of the backhoe’s engine are expected soon.
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Congressman Chris Smith: Severe Erosion Seen After Storms
BAY HEAD − Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) hosted a meeting this week with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Brigadier General Thomas Tickner, commander of the North Atlantic Region, along with State Department of Environmental Protection and local officials to discuss short-term, midterm and long-term fixes to the severe beach erosion in Bay Head Borough most recently caused by Winter Storm Orlena in February. The meeting follows a meeting Smith hosted in February, in Bay Head with federal, state and local officials - a meeting at which the Army Corps agreed to expedite permits and provide expert technical advice needed to address the extraordinary dangerous 18-foot cliffs the storm created at the edge
of the dunes. “Bay Head’s beaches endured heavy - and at times extremely hazardous - damage over the winter,” said Smith. “We need to proceed to the planned maintenance work in fall of 2022, with an eye looking toward a sustainable longer-term solution.” Bay Head was part of a 13-mile USACE beach replenishment project at the Jersey Shore completed in 2019 to protect against storms like Orlena or Super Storm Sandy. The one-square mile town’s beach has been one of the “hot spots” of the project that experienced severe erosion from Orlena, raising concerns from town officials about the dune project’s ability to withstand similar or multiple storms in the future.
“As recognized by the Army Corps of Engineers, Bay Head has worked hard and done a good job on its own in restoring its beaches for the near term - the summer season,” said Smith, who walked the beaches before the meeting. “But while the Corps is scheduled to do more extensive maintenance in 2022, the borough cannot be expected to bear the cost of a permanent solution. We agreed to work for a long-term fix that could include extended and higher jetties, which will protect the beaches.” “Shoreline protection is a partnership: USACE was proud to provide technical assistance to support state and local municipalities in the maintenance and repair of this long-term project,” said Brig. Gen.
Tickner, commander of USACE’s North Atlantic Division. Smith’s most recent meeting comes after an April declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Orlena as a major disaster, which allows emergency funding for certain beach maintenance and major repair expenses necessitated by the recent storm. Based on the FEMA decision to help in some ways, Smith pressed the Corps to use the designation to advance their own beach replenishment programs. While USACE acknowledged the support FEMA will give under the emergency declaration, the Corps said their own benchmarks were not met. Smith reiterated the need for support at all levels.
Mendendez: Republicans Block Investigation Into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking the vote to establish an independent, bipartisan Commission to investigate the January 6th, 2021 insurrection: “By voting to block the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate
the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, the majority of Senate Republicans have turned their backs on the men and women in uniform who, like Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, put their lives at risk every day to protect us. They have chosen fealty to Donald Trump over their oath to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, lies
over truth, party over country, authoritarianism over democracy, and the self-interests of one man over the well-being of the American people. In one vote, Republicans have further eroded Americans’ faith in government and our democratic institutions. “On January 6, 2021, we all witnessed the violent storming of the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters hell-bent on stopping the official counting of Electoral College votes to certify the election of President Joe Biden. This was a grievous attack on our democracy. It was an insurrection and attempted coup that left dozens of brave officers injured and threatened the lives of hundreds of dedicated public servants who work each day in the Capitol on behalf of the American people, including members of Congress.
“Despite attempts by the overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans to rewrite history, deny the facts and run away from the truth, the American people deserve – and want – to know what happened on January 6th, what led to the attack on our democracy, who was responsible, and how we can improve security and future responses to threats at the U.S. Capitol to ensure this never happens again. An independent January 6th Commission that puts partisanship aside is our best chance to get to the unvarnished truth. “It’s clear my Republican colleagues take their marching orders from Mar-a-Lago and not from the people they were elected to represent. The only question I have for those who stand opposed: What are you afraid of?”
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Lacey Teen Trains Like A Savage For “American Ninja Warrior”
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava” and Ava Colasanti has been training savagely hard to become an “American Ninja Warrior.” The 16-year-old Lacey High School sophomore has traveled to competitions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado to reach a spot on the 13th season of the NBC reality show. The show’s season premiere was on May 31, although she is not scheduled to appear until later in the season. The show, which has a reported audience of 35 million viewers, involves some of the nation’s top-rated athletes who take on some very difficult challenges. Ava will face this season’s more than 400 competitors after several years of training. She started training at a summer camp in Toms River called Basecamp which opened in 2016. She moved her training to Centercourt in Lawrence Township two years ago. Ava began competing in the National Ninja League in 2018-19 season. Her biggest fans and supporters are her parents Ralph and Kim Colasanti and her 13-year-old brother Nico. Ava is currently ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings. The top prize is $1 million. While her mother is a distance runner, her father is a climber at Gravity Vault in Brick. He also became a pseudo-coach to her and to others at Centercourt. Her brother Nico takes on a support role. Ava said, “I used to watch the show before all of this. I thought it was so cool how athletes could do all these obstacles. I always told myself someday I would be on the show. When I learned a Ninja base camp was near me, I quickly got started with it and it came naturally to me. I worked hard for years but I got involved in competing within the last two years. “There is a bunch of different leagues besides the show. There is different age groups and different skills and they have a competition almost every weekend. They have a huge tournament at the end of every season where the whole Ninja community comes to compete to qualify,” Ava added. “We love watching her compete and seeing how much she has grown in this sport both physically and mentally. She has ‘come out of her shell’ and really has made us so proud with how she handles tough situations and challenges,” her father said. These challenges only drive her harder, he said. “She dealt with the pandemic and the gym closing for a while which made her lose not just her training but some of her closest friends who lived hours, even states away.” He added that Ava “dealt with injuries and physical therapy, and most of all her biggest challenge has come from her mental mindset, where she has had to deal with what it was like to have moved from an average athlete to one of the top female teen ninjas.” Each competitor has their own battle cry. Ava’s was originally, “This beauty is in Beast Mode” but now the pink clad Ninja’s
motto is “Savage.” Her family traveled with her to Tacoma, Washington, for the qualifiers. In mid-April she visited Universal Studios in Los Angeles but Ava hopes to reach Las Vegas which hosts the national finals. Ava said the competition calls for participants to run, catch, swing, jump, climb, and move from place to place with strength, agility, and coordination, and many other skills as well. “It is an obstacle course. There is so much. Whether it is agility, upper body strength, swings - as far as obstacles and having a little bit of everything in it,” her mother said. “Every competition is different. When we train, we don’t know what is going to be in the competition,” Ava said. “I train every single day. I have a home gym in our garage and am at the Ninja gym four days a week and I climb once a week. I’m constantly doing pushups, workouts, running and I will definitely be running more.” Ava spends a lot of time training at Centercourt Athletic Club which is an hour away. “I do cross country in school. This takes up a lot of time. Sometimes I can’t go to my cross country meets or practices.” She caught the interest of the show’s producers with her standings in the qualifying competitions. “They reached out to me as they saw I was winning the national Ninja competitions.” She was not picked to be on American Ninja Junior, a version of the show for those 15-17 years old two years ago but “I trained super hard for almost a year and I started winning just about everything.” “I knew everyone I competed with before the show,” Ava said. The competition involves five regions with 100 competitors per region. “The semifinals is in Los Angeles and there was four regions there. The top 15 moves on to Las Vegas. “It was definitely different competing with them on that level because everyone was trying to focus on the course and themselves because it was all our dreams to be there and we are there together for this so it is cool,” Ava added. Ava said that along with her family, her teachers and classmates were “super excited and they find it super cool. Some of my teachers from 5th grade and in 7th grade reached out to me to say how excited they were. “It has been very exciting and at first it didn’t feel real to me because being so young I didn’t realize this would happen so fast. I was just so excited the whole time,” Ava said. While still rather young, in the back of her mind Ava is hoping to one day own and operate a gym with physical therapy and a nutrition program or become a physical therapist. Ava and her family said an interview segment about her was made for the show but they are unaware of when that segment will air on an episode. They aren’t sure which upcoming shows will feature Ava but they are confident her segments will air by the end of June.
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Ocean County’s “Uncle Sam” Is Living Legend
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – His name is Joseph Placente but on Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July and Veterans Day, he is known by a few names, Mr. America, Mr. Patriot and as Ocean County’s own Uncle Sam. Many have seen him at parades sporting his red, white and blue cap and attire while
carrying “Old Glory” to promote the spirit of the America and in honor of his fellow veterans. In point of fact however, Ocean County shares him with several states since he began his patriotic tradition in 2002. “I have covered at least 14 or 15 states carrying the flag. It is a love of country and a love of veterans. I have made it a point out to mark down places I’m going to march at.
I had so many GIs - some in uniform - come up to me and greet me out on a highway, throw their arm around me and say thank you. I say ‘Not me, pal, thank you!’ That is what it is all about,” said Placente, who will turn 90 on February 2, 2022. Two years ago, he served as grand marshal of the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Halloween Parade. He first
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Manchester Senior Recognized With Caring Award
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – With her positive attitude and distinguished accomplishments, Manchester Township High School senior Ashley Proveaux was selected for the Ocean County School Counselors Association (OCSCA) Caring Award. The awards are gifted to students who go gone above and beyond in helping their fellow students and community and who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a desire to make their world a better place. The Association chooses one recipient from each local high school is selected by their school counseling office. “Ashley maintains a positive attitude and outlook despite all the challenges she faces on a daily basis. She’s a model student and has a lot to offer to the world,” Chemistry teacher Mrs. Goley said. Proveaux accomplishments consist of: • Raised money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation • SAIL Volunteer • Member of NHS, Junior Achievement and Habitat for Humanity
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Officers Praised For De-Escalating Dangerous Situation
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Police Chief Lisa Parker said that de-escalation training clearly works, and praised two officers for detaining a knife-wielding woman without any injuries. Police were called to the area of Nevada Drive and Louisiana Way in the Cedar Glen Lakes section of the township in the afternoon of May 24. Witnesses said a woman was walking down the street, holding a knife, and stabbing the hood of an occupied car. Patrolman Anthony Iliadis was the first officer to arrive. He saw Margaret Dennis, 74, of Whiting, walking down the middle of Arizona Drive holding a large kitchen knife. He began speaking to her, but she ignored requests to drop the knife. While she was distracted by him, another officer, Patrolman Arthur Cronk, snuck up behind. He grabbed her hand and removed the knife, without
injuries to himself or to the suspect. It was learned that she had stabbed a random passerby’s vehicle and was in the process of walking to a local family member’s residence to cause a confrontation. She was charged with possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and criminal mischief. During the investigation, Ms. Dennis was subsequently transported to Community Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. Chief Lisa Parker acknowledged the exemplary performance by Officers Iliadis and Cronk, noting that de-escalation training works. “This is the result of training and experience coming together and ending in a successful outcome,” she said. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Meadows Of Lake Ridge Announces New Date For Summer Trip
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Manchester High School Students Sink Or Swim In County Competition
−Photos courtesy Manchester Schools Manchester Township High School students took f irst place, third place, and best presenter awards recently at the Ocean County College Sink or Swim County Wide Competition. The team of Gabrielle Ashton left, and Ava Bullis took first place. Sink or Swim is an entrepreneur competition modeled after the ‘Shark Tank’ program. Business Teacher Nick Salvemini said that the students were tasked with coming up with a new product and submitting a business plan. (Left) Emilia Wrazen was named Best Presenter at the Ocean County College Sink or Swim County Wide Competition. Out of the 30 plus business plans from across the county, 10 were chosen to pitch their product to a panel of judges.
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chan in 1971 and is the proud grandfather of granddaughter Jamie Leigh Caravella and grandson Neil Joseph Berhing. He’s a snowbird and at the time of this interview was planning to fly from Florida back to Toms River. Even though Toms River isn’t having a Memorial Day parade, that isn’t stopping him. He said he was determined, despite some health setbacks, to march at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day (May 31) from the Office Lounge Restaurant parking lot. “That is where I always start. I go down Main Street to Washington Street and I get off from Washington Street to Hooper. I stop and say a little prayer for the guys at the Methodist Church which they did every year when I was a little boy,” he said. He recalled that Memorial Day ceremony saying, “they stopped and fired the guns and that is something I will never ever forget. They walked down to the river to the old Riverview and then they threw a wreath overboard, said a prayer and off we were going.” Placente noted, “it has been a wonderful experience doing this. This is a wonderful country.”
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Healthy hearing is crucial in ways you’d never expect. In fact, a wealth of studies highlight how healthy hearing supports a healthy life. Could one of these inspire you to optimize your hearing? Improved Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, in a study from The Hearing Journal, some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss. Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain uses extra energy to understand sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. But per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use actually improved participants’ cognitive function. Improved Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported improvements in their family relationships, self-confidence, social life, sense of independence, mental health, and other psychological and functional dimensions. Increased Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so balance suffers. Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance. Increased Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal reported that those
with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss. Already have hearing devices? Your hearing changes over time, and new technology is always emerging. If it’s been a while since we last saw you, schedule a hearing check today! Garden State Hearing & Balance Center has offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, & Whiting and can be reached at either 732-818=3610 or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com. Kochkin S. MarkeTrak VIII: Patients Report Improved Quality of Life With Hearing Aid Usage. The Hearing Journal. 2011;64(6):25–32. Seniors Research Group. The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss on Older Persons. http://users.clas. ufl.edu/mcolburn/Web-links/SPA4321/National%20 Council%20on%20Aging.pdf. Accessed Dec. 2, 2020. Rumilla K. The Effect of Hearing Aids on Postural Ability. Laryngoscope. 2015;125(3):720–723. Sarant J, et al. The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay, Decline, or Even Improve Cognitive Function? Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020;9(1):254. Kochkin S. Marke Trak VIII: The Efficacy of Hearing Aids in Achieving Compensation Equity in the Workplace. The Hearing Journal. 2010;63(10):19–26.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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If you’ve ever had your bronchial tube go into a spasm, you know how scary it is! A bronchospasm occurs when the breathing airways suddenly contract, making it hard to breathe and causing that high-pitched, whistling sound called wheezing. If this goes on chronically, it is termed bronchial asthma, or just asthma. About 25 million Americans have asthma and attacks may be mild and short-lived, or serious. Today’s article is for those of you who wish to breathe easier and are seeking natural options to use adjectively with your medication. The symptoms vary from day to day, sometimes hour to hour but always include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance and chest pain. Acid reflux is also quite common. There are so many reasons for a person to have a problem breathing. One lesser-known triggers include perfume or cologne. Another is pet fur, especially cat saliva. There is the trigger of tropomyosin which comes from cockroaches. When I lived down south, it was the headache of every Florida resident! And finally, there’s something called “cardiac asthma” which stems from the heart! If you’d like to read a more comprehensive version of this article with more details and more solutions, please visit my website suzycohen.com where you can
sign up for my weekly newsletter. I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are some natural remedies and devices to help you breathe with more comfort: Vitamin D-rich foods. Eating more foods with vitamin D such as milk and eggs can help. Getting the sunshine vitamin is useful too, because your body activates the D into a hormone that is used for immune function. Black Seed Oil. This is a dietary supplement that fights inf lammation and is especially useful for the lungs. It contains many active compounds such as “thymoquinone” which has been studied specifically for breathing. The Breather - Natural Breathing Lung Recovery Exercise Trainer. This is a small plastic device that you hold in your hand and it’s designed to improve the f low of oxygen. It’s just an exerciser, it’s not intended or useful during an asthma attack. It improves lung capacity and is sold online. AirPhysio - Natural Breathing Lung Expansion & Mucus Removal Device. This is another small plastic device is helpful to clear the airways and minimize mucus which can be helpful with many respiratory conditions such as asthma, atelectasis, COPD, Emphysema, even Cystic Fibrosis. Please seek medical attention and proper treatment if you have breathing difficulties. The options above are for your consideration, and not intended to treat an asthma attack.
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OCC’s Pilot Programs In Addictions Counseling Model A New Approach
TOMS RIVER – The Addictions Counseling Certificate of Completion program at Ocean County College provides a solid first step for students who want to become a drug and alcohol counselor and provides the mandatory core courses for them to earn their New Jersey credentials. To become a state-certified counselor, students need 270 education hours, all of
which are encompassed in the program, where they take six, three-credit courses. “Students get two things at the same time the education hours and the credits, which sets them well on their way to an associate degree,” says Patty Gianotti, Ph.D., college lecturer II, Addictions Counseling. “They have such a sense of accomplishment when they complete this program.”
The need for counselors in this field is projected to grow 31 percent by 2022 - faster than the average for all occupations. “OCC is at the forefront in providing the highest quality training for professionals in this field at a time when they are most needed,” says Rosann Bar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences. The State of New Jersey offers two creden-
tials for students wishing to pursue a career in this field. The first, the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), is obtained through the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey and allows an individual to practice under supervision. The Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), which is managed through the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, enables the holder to practice independently. The LCADC license requires a master’s degree in counseling or a related field in addition to the basic requirements for the CADC. Innovative Addictions Counseling programs at OCC: In addition to the state-mandated educational requirements, students working toward the CADC credential must complete 3,000 supervised hours in a clinical setting. They complete these hours independently by acquiring paid trainee positions in a treatment program. While pursuing their clinical field experience, students may opt to enroll in OCC’s degree apprenticeship program, which is part of the College’s movement toward increasing its work-based and experiential learning opportunities. Currently, the Ocean County College Foundation has established a scholarship for those who desire the additional academic and field support provided through this course during their clinical training period. “It is our hope that the financial help for this pilot program will build a base and act as a template for a dynamic for-credit apprenticeship model across disciplines at OCC - to become embedded at the College,” says Kenneth Malagiere, executive director of the Foundation. “It also will create valuable partnership opportunities for OCC with area addiction and recovery organizations.” Earlier this year, OCC was awarded the GAINS (Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors) Grant from the N.J. Department of Labor, which seeks to increase availability of trainee positions for students and establish a reasonable rate of pay for student trainees. “The grant reimburses employer partners 50 percent of the apprentice’s hourly rate, which creates an incentive for employers to hire our students. This increases clinical training opportunities and builds relationships with local programs so we (Programs - See Page 23)
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Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal
Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Do you have a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? The Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking for paddling enthusiasts to help collect important data about the condition of shorelines along the Barnegat Bay. With many miles of shoreline, their scientists can’t do it alone – they need the help of volunteers like you! First launched by the Barnegat Bay Partnership in 2015, Paddle for the Edge has become an annual event. So far, volunteers have paddled 125 miles of shoreline and collected data at more than 6,500 locations using a smartphone app. The data provides important information about the state of the bay’s marshes and will help guide future research and restoration projects.
This summer’s Paddle for the Edge event will take place from July 3 to August 1. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for this shoreline study. Interested? Visit barnegatbaypartnership. org/protect/restoring-barnegat-bay/volunteer/paddle-for-the-edge for information about how to register and receive a link to a virtual training video. After completing training and a Knowledge Check, volunteers will be assigned a section of shoreline to paddle during the collection dates. If you have questions or need additional information, email Shannon at Paddle4TheEdge@gmail.com
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Continued From Page 20 may assist them in finding positions in the field,” says Bar. Another initiative is the Michael Camillus Project, a joint program between OCC, Ocean Mental Health Services and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office funded by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General through Operation Helping Hand. Renee White, an OCC alumna and supervising assistant prosecutor in the Prosecutor’s Office Special Offender’s Unit, developed the idea to enroll members of law enforcement in addictions studies courses. “She wondered how we might make police officers more sensitive to people in the community and their needs … how we can further educate them, giving them a better skill set to manage situations where addictions are part of the situation,” says Bar. White enrolled 14 members of law enforcement into the first of six courses that began in January. Through this sequence of courses, the officers acquire hands-on skills for dealing with people on the streets, with
The Manchester Times, June 5, 2021, Page 23 the goal of preventing escalation of certain situations when drugs and/or alcohol are involved. Bar further explained that the law enforcement officers in this cohort complete the same courses and have the same responsibilities as all OCC students. She adds, “We are excited about this model program and have already had positive feedback from the participating officers. This pilot program takes police training to another level.” OCC is working on an articulation agreement for a 3 + 1 program that would allow Addiction Counseling students to stay at OCC for their third year of school and then complete the last year of their bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Southern New Hampshire University. The College is hopeful that its 3+1 certificate program in Advanced and Continuous Studies will receive state approval in the coming months. As OCC develops more partnerships with addictions treatment and counseling centers, and continues to build its reputation for its addictions programming, Bar believes this program will become a model for other schools and police departments.
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Meals on Wheels subscribers who are unable to visit their nearest Ocean County Library branches are now eligible to receive “Books by Mail.” The Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Meals on Wheels and the Library are community partners in the free program, which will be conducted through the U.S. Postal Service. “We’re proud to enhance the vital service that Meals on Wheels provides,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn. “It’s nourishment for the mind and body.” Meals on Wheels of Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson added, “This partnership will help us enrich the quality of
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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sale Community Garage Sale - Greenbriar I. Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 27. Brick 08724. 80 homes participating. (26)
Auto For Sale 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis Limited Edition - All power. Moon roof. Landall roof. Only 87,000 miles. May 2023 inspection. Leather seats. $6,900. 848-221-5036. (25)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (21) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (12)
Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Newest Ocean County 4-H Club: The Busy Bees
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H is excited to announce their newest club, the 4-H Busy Bee’s club, focusing on apiary science and management. In partnership with Ocean County, this 4-H club will be placing live beehives at Jakes Branch County Park to serve as an educational display. These hives will be managed by the youth club members along with caring and trained adult volunteers. Members of the public will be able to view the hives from a safe distance when visiting the environmental center of Jakes Branch County Park. Those interested in joining this 4-H club are in grades 7 through 13 and this club will begin in August. Youth do not have to be current 4-H members to join. Space is limited. When Ocean County youth have access to 4-H programming, they will participate in hands-on projects where they can design, create, and make for themselves. These experiences are proven to rekindle a love of learning and produce a variety of benefits – from strengthening their creativity and
imaginative thinking to improving their motor skills, coordination, and self-esteem. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the 4-H office in the county in which you reside or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu. To learn more about Ocean County 4-H, the club offered, and to sign up for the Busy Bee’s 4-H Club, contact the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit them on the web at: ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h.
Nonprofits Celebrate Older Americans With “The Great Goodie Bag Drop Off ”
TOMS RIVER – It has been a lonely year for many older Americans as we have been trying to keep safe and stay socially distant. So local nonprofit organizations - Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 5Help and Beacon of Hope - teamed up to celebrate seniors in Ocean and Monmouth counties by dropping off goodie bags filled with small gifts and essential PPE items. People who were 95 years old or older living on their own. Volunteers dropped off these gifts and well wishes to over 100 people living in Forked River to Colts Neck. Each of these nonprofit organizations have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help seniors and their families. “We did not want to let Older Americans month pass without honoring some of our
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Jackson Senior Care Facility Named One Of Best In State
AS THE LEADING RESOURCE FOR SENIOR VETERANS WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS −Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare Staff members of Bartley Healthcare based in Jackson Township were pleased to learn for the second year in a row, they were named by U.S. News as one of the Best Nursing Homes in the state. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A health facility in the township has received high marks from U.S. News recently. Bartley Healthcare is one of the Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey for 2020-21 according to U.S. News for the second year in a row. Many factors contribute to this honor such as Bartley Healthcare remaining to be the only nursing facility in Jackson with a 5-star rating. Several factors are involved in U.S. News taking into consideration a determination of
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination For Team Members
PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. NJHA’s policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by July 21, 2021, while providing applicable medical or religious exemptions. “Since our members opened their fi rst vaccine sites, we’ve been telling everyone that the COVID vaccines are critical to saving lives and reopening our communities,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our vaccine mandate aligns our words with our actions and will hopefully encourage other businesses and organizations to do the same. NJHA is committed to improving the health of the people of New Jersey – and that includes protecting our team members.” The vaccination mandate also helps ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the NJHA Conference and Event Center, which hosts an average of 150 education programs
and conferences annually. The vaccines’ importance in the resumption of these and other activities is reflected in federal and state masking guidance, which is based on vaccination status. Since the vaccines’ rollout in December, NJHA has coordinated with its members, the state and community partners in promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. NJHA continues to play a key role in supporting members’ vaccination sites and promoting vaccination information and acceptance through its “I’m a Big Shot” effort. NJHA hosts weekly meetings with vaccination site coordinators and provides a forum to answer questions, discuss vaccination barriers, share best practices and help ensure that New Jersey residents have every opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Best healthcare practices start at home and that is exactly what our organization is doing,” said Bennett. “We want our team to feel comfortable and confident when returning to the office and there is no better way to ensure their safety than with the vaccines.”
Bird Watch Walk At Double Trouble Park
BAYVILLE – Double Trouble State Park will be holding a Bird Watch Walk on June 20 at 10 a.m. Join for a 1.5 to 2-mile walk along the trails
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Christ Lutheran Church Book Club
WHITING – The Christ Lutheran Church has a CLC Book Club. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office at 732-350-0900.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center
com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. Hearing loss, unfortunately, tients, coupled with technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek diagnosis and t reatment to more manageable than ever. T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. “Over the last few years, hawkin and Whiting, was the first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as a function of top t wo to “We don’t over t he hea r i ng three percent loss that you in the counschedule or double h a v e ,” D r . try,” said Dr. book, so people are said. Isidore Kirsh generally seen on time.” Kirsh Wit h r a re – commonly –Dr. Kirsh exception, known as Dr. the only way Izzy – founder and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block for patients who are self-contute & University. The Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. “They can be 100 percent ears – as well as hearing loss invisible, they can have Blueand balance issues. Dr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your television, even movies and to inner ear disorders. “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 5 - jun 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): People rely on your strength of character whenever they think they might give in to weakness. Everyone needs to keep their little secrets, but they may share them with you as the week rolls past because you’re trustworthy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to take your place in the spotlight as this week unfolds. One way to do that is to call upon the people in your network to support you and cozy up to friends who have influence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your timing may be off, and you could be more error-prone than usual now. Try to be clear in conversations, emails and texts to avoid miscommunications in the week ahead. Avoid signing financial agreements. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The power of attraction might work to your advantage. People may approach you with ideas that could capture your imagination in the week ahead. Careful conservation of money will serve you well in the long run. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be encouraged to compete or take risks at the expense of spending time with your family. By delegating authority to others in the upcoming week, you’ll have more hours for personal interests and enriching social activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A loved one may invite you to compete in a game or sport and stir up the flames of desire. Friends may encourage you to learn everything you can about their favorite subject or a fascinating new interest as this week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Unexpected events might work in your favor. Welcome sudden changes in your routine or meetings with new people in the week ahead. Something of great interest or value could appear at an opportune moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You and a romantic partner could be in tune this evening. Working side by side with a buddy can be productive and fulfilling. In the week ahead, you can often solve everybody else’s problems but may need more time to solve your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be wise to mind your own business this week. You might be forced to walk a fine line and stay in your lane when dealing with partners and family members who hesitate to say what they mean. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you need to quit climbing and enjoy the view from where you are. As the week unfolds, avoid any urge to outdo other people with displays of extravagant spending. A loved one may exercise a great deal of creativity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Welcome romance into your life whenever you can, but don’t make decisions or changes that may affect your financial security in the week ahead. You might grow overconfident, take risks or want to show off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions might require diplomacy while your work requires imagination. To maintain harmony in key relationships as the week unfolds, it may be better to demonstrate loyalty than to cast doubt on others.
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