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June 5, 2021

Anti-Maskers Ask School To ‘Risk The Consequences’

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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Parents and a 17-year-old high school student challenged the Barnegat Board of Education to “take a stand” and drop the district’s mask mandate. Before listening to comments from anti-mask advocates, Barnegat Township School Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Latwis shared that he and Board President Sean O’Brien intended to co-sign a letter to Governor Phil Murphy regarding the requirements for masks. “As always, our district is operating in compliance with all state mandates,” emphasized Latwis. “However, we believe that we are at a point in the state policy regarding students and staff wearing

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−Photo courtesy Colasanti family Ava Colasanti tackled obstacles on “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, Vir-

ginia 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 (Teen - See Page 4)

New Dog Park To Open In Litt le Egg Harbor

By Bob Vosseller LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Get your pooches ready and be prepared to do some walking because a new regional off-leash dog park opened on June 1. Southern Ocean County dog owners will soon enjoy a special facility designed for Fido and Fluffy to run and roam off-leash.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently announced the opening of the new dog park that will be located at Freedom Fields County Park, Route 539. “We have received numerous requests from dog owners in the southern part of the coun-

ty to open a dog park closer to them. This new regional off-leash dog park is easily accessible for our residents living in the southern part of the county. It’s a short distance from Exit 58 on the Garden State Parkway and also Route 9,” Haines said. She added that the new facility “uses 4.5 acres at Freedom Fields County Park and has

A Legacy Of Love: Barnegat Vet Donates Land For ‘Jeff ’s Camp’

areas for both large and small dogs,” she said. “There will also be picnic tables available.” Dog owners and their pets will be able to enter the site at 8 a.m., June 1. The dog park closes at 7:30 p.m. daily. Registration is required to access the county’s off-leash dog parks and dogs must be older (Dog Park - See Page 12)

−Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Board members of Just Believe join Paul Hulse, Congressman Andy Kim, Martin Weber, Dr. Joe Salvon and Joel Albano, MSN in front of sign designating Jeff ’s Camp. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Barnegat resident Martin Weber joined the Army decades ago, he never expected to meet the love of his life. Jeff Poissant came home with Weber to New

Jersey and ultimately took his last breaths clutching his devoted partner’s hand. The two set up a life together, which included working side by side in YoBuck Landscaping. (Vet - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 1 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.

−Photo courtesy Colasanti family Ava Colasanti, 16, of Lacey has been training hard to earn herself a spot on the NBC reality show “American Ninja Warrior.” 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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Reps. Kim Introduces Bill To Expand No-Fee Healthcare For Reserve, National Guard

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Healthcare for our Troops Act, a bill that would make no-fee healthcare available to the over 800,000 Americans serving our nation in the Reserve and National Guard. The bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by the two co-chairs of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04), as well as Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). “Americans who wear the uniform and protect our nation should not be without healthcare. It’s that simple,” said Congressman Kim. “We owe our Reservists and National Guard so much, and this bill fulfills a basic bipartisan promise: that we will be there for them as they are there for us every day to keep our country safe. I want to thank Congressman Kelly for his partnership on this mission to make sure that every one of our Reservists and National Guard members has the health care they deserve. I look forward to working with our colleagues across the aisle to get this across the finish line and deliver for those who serve.” The bill would ensure that every member of the Reserves and National Guard, including the roughly 130,000 members who don’t have private health insurance, can access TRICARE Reserve Select at no cost. The bill also addresses a recent call by the head of the National Guard Bureau, Army General Daniel Hokanson, for no-cost healthcare for every member of the National Guard. General Hokanson called the issue, “one of my most pressing concerns.” “From being deployed nonstop, protecting our nation’s capital, and handling pandemic relief efforts, we witnessed an unprecedented use of our military,” said Congressman Kelly. “Current bureaucratic policies prevent some of our service members from having the same healthcare benefits as their counterparts on active duty. Providing health care for all service members is a readiness issue that is easily fixed. Our Guardsmen and Reservists deserve to have access to preventive and routine healthcare. The Healthcare for our Troops Act ensures that no military member will have to worry about paying for medical bills.” Specifically, if enacted, the Healthcare for our Troops Act would: • Ensure Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage

• Increases military readiness by ensuring service members can access physicals needed to be ready for no-notice deployments which have increased over the past year • Provide an incentive for small businesses to hire Reserve and National Guard members by ensuring their healthcare costs are covered • Require a study on eliminating annual physicals during drill and replacing them with forms to be completed by civilian providers to assess medical readiness - giving commanders back valuable training days and saving over $162 million annually in contracted medical assessments • Eliminate the statutory language that excludes Federal Employees Health Benefits Program eligible service members from TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility. • Fix the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay “As a Co-chair of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I could not be more proud of the work that these service members have done for our country – especially over this last year,” said Congressman Ryan. “But back-to-back deployments, whether overseas or here at home, take their toll. This legislation represents a huge step forward in making sure our citizen Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines not only have access to the health care they need to take care of themselves, but also to do their jobs. I’m honored to support this bill,” “I am proud to support the Tricare Reserve Select expansion bill, to ensure that our National Guard and Reserve members are not over-paying for the healthcare they deserve. As a Mississippi National Guardsman and Co-chair of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I can attest to how this legislation improves Tricare by increasing affordability and retention rates,” said Congressman Palazzo. “This year, we saw our National Guardsmen and Reservists drop everything to serve this country. They have had our backs, this bill helps us have theirs.” This bill has the support of: National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS), Military Oﬃcers Association of America (MOAA), Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. (EANGUS), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chief Warrant Officers Association of the U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, Reserve Organization of America (formerly Reserve Oﬃcers Association), Air Force Sergeants Association, VoteVets, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Some people have eyes that are two different colors, such as one brown and one blue, in which case, they are said to display “heterochromia.” This condition, which is benign and does not affect visual acuity, occurs as a result of one iris (the thin, circular structure that surrounds the pupil) containing a significantly different amount of the pigment “melanin” (which gives eyes their distinctive color) than the other. While blue eyes have the least amount of melanin in their irises, brown eyes have the most. Heterochromia may be designated as “complete,” “partial,” or “central,” depending on how much and where the different colors are located. Usually, congenital heterochromia is an inherited genetic trait. In most cases, children born with heterochromia do not have any other problems with their eyes or general health. If you get heterochromia as an adult or it changes in appearance, see your ophthalmologist. He or she can perform an eye exam to rule out any underlying causes and come up with a treatment plan if necessary. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. One of the reasons so many people trust us with their eye care needs is that we make a concerted effort to provide our patients with convenient options. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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−Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Track and Field member Fabian Gonzalez (So.) who broke the school discus record with a throw of 179’8” on May 20 at the Delsea Regional Track Invitational.

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Boys Lacrosse Win Shore Conference “A” South Divisional Championship

−Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse team on defeating Brick Township 18 to 4 on May 19. With the win, the Rams have won the Shore Conference “A” South Divisional Championship. It is the Rams’ 8th consecutive division title. Congratulations to the players, coaches, parents, alumni and fans. Best of Luck in the upcoming Shore Conference Tournament.

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Township Announces Founders Day Celebration

STAFFORD – Are you a Stafford senior citizen or know one who would like to take part in the Founders Day celebration this year? Well, save the date! June 10 beginning 11 a.m. at Senior Citizen & Former Grand Marshal Picnic - Mill Creek Pavilion - 1199 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin. The annual Stafford Township Founders Day Senior Citizen & Former Grand Marshal breakfast will be an afternoon picnic this year at the beautiful Mill Creek Pavilion.

Mayor Myhre and Stafford Historian Tim Hart will welcome local seniors and honor all of the former grand marshals. A picnic lunch will be served and entertainment provided by The Navesink Brass playing the sounds of summer from the big band era, all amongst the settings of the tranquil waters of Mill Creek. You must pre-register for this event by calling 609-597-1000 ext. 8573, limited space available. Stay tuned for even more Founders Day celebration information.

Stafford Recreation Announces New Farmers Market

STAFFORD – After many months of planning, Stafford Recreation is excited to announce that they will be hosting their first ever Farmers Market this summer! They are kicking off on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at historic Heritage Park. The market will continue every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through the fall. (Hours may expand in the future.) A wide variety of vendors will offer

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Continued From Page 1 than six months of age. In order to receive an off-leash dog facility identification card, registration requirements include filling out an application, providing the dog’s original current license, and proof of current vaccinations. The annual fee is $5. Dog owners can register their animals at any of the following Ocean County facilities: The County Connection, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River, by appointment only, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays; Ocean County Parks Administration Oﬃce, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday; Tip Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Dr., Tuckerton, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays; and Jake’s Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. Those using the dog park need to carry their county issued dog park identification card to assure dogs using the facilities are licensed and are up to date with their vaccines. Haines said, “these regulations give the county the opportunity to know who the people are that are using these facilities. “It’s important that dogs using these offleash dog parks can socialize well. It’s also important that this project allows dogs the

freedom to run and play but also has the appropriate safeguards.” “We have 517 county canines registered to use our two other off-leash dog parks. The county’s off-leash dog parks are very popular and we are happy to open this new one in Little Egg Harbor” she added. Ocean County opened its first off leash dog park back in May 2002 at the Ocean County Airpark off of Route 530 in Berkeley Township. This came in response to dog owners who sought to have a place where their pets can run and play without infringing on the recreational experiences of the general public. The off-leash dog park is a contained area where dog owners can allow their pets to run free and exercise off-leash. Ocean County’s second off-leash dog park opened in December 2004 on four acres in the rear of Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Attendants are at the county dog parks at various times throughout the day Free parking is available at the site and jugs of water are available. Dog owners should bring their own water bowls. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn extended his appreciation of the Board to the Parks and Recreation Department staff “for developing this addition to our county parks. This in-house effort will make a difference to our residents.” Haines credited the late Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who served as liaison to parks, with creating off-leash dog parks in the county. To register to use the dog park, call 732506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Continued From Page 1 They also purchased 36 acres of land on Route 72 in Barnegat. The American flag flies majestically among the treetops of the couple’s ranch-style home nestled in the Pinelands. In the rear of the property, the sounds of birds chirping add to the retreat-like feeling for those craving a peaceful existence. Weber set up a basin of water for deer to grab a drink as they wander through the woods. Strategically arranged blossoms complement the natural foliage with an array of colors leading to walking trails. Weber still gets teary-eyed as he speaks about Poissant’s untimely death from bladder cancer four years ago. He believes the system failed when the United States Veteran’s Administration delayed scheduling treatment. Weber vowed he would give his all by doing something for veterans in remembrance of the man who made him feel complete. Initially, the fight began with a quest to make medical services readily available to those who served the country. Weber ran for Congress last year to be the voice of the people. Two weeks before the election was over, he met up with his opponent Andy Kim in person. What was intended to be an introductory conversation about an upcoming debate evolved into something much different. Weber asked Kim if he would accept his help on veterans’ issues if he secured the victory. The rest is history in the making as Congressman

The Southern Ocean Times, June 5, 2021, Page 13 Andy Kim was by Weber’s side last week to formalize plans for “Jeff’s Camp.” “Andy and I became friends,” said Weber proudly. “I can honestly say he is one politician who keeps his word.” Weber first came up with the idea of setting up transitional housing for homeless vets. He made another fast friend with Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., and the two began to discuss plans. They considered putting up a community of tiny houses on Weber’s land and recently decided to switch gears. “After talking to the Pinelands Commission, they basically explained that we could do a home on the back property,” explained Hulse. “The front property is commercially zoned, and we will be able to put up a commercial building there.” Current plans include building a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are to build an 8,000 square foot commercial building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift store. Another set of introductions led Weber and Hulse to the co-founders of New Life Medical Addiction Services. Joseph Savon, MD, exudes a feeling of hope when he discusses how he intends to help patients. Joel Albano, MSN, APN-A, shares the same drive to deal with the disease of addiction on an outpatient basis. “The medical aspects of the treatment don’t cure the disease but are just a band-aid,” said Savon. “We want to get the best levels of counseling and help these people with the

disease – so they can live a sober life.” The thrift store would allow clients to volunteer and integrate back into society. They would also have access to community centers for AA and NA meetings. “We want to give people back their selfworth and sense of dignity,” Hulse added. “With the sober living house being for veterans, it’s a brotherhood – they understand one another’s circumstances.” Weber and Hulse formalized the first phase of the project last Thursday by signing a letter of intent to donate the real estate. Both had tears in their eyes as they looked to the future. “They’re the ones who are doing all the hard work and coming up with the vision,” said Kim. “As they come up with a clear

sense of the proposal, I am going to doing anything I can to help move approvals along and figure out sources of funding.” Kim promised to have a grant writer from his oﬃce look for funds, while Hulse has already started fundraising efforts. Recalibrate, a non-profit that helps veterans transition from active duty, recently sponsored a 5K race and donated proceeds to the new venture. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Jeff,” Weber said. “I know he would want this as much as I do. I know he would be doing the same thing if I went first.” If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/of Jeff’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Five Silent Benefits of Better Hearing

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.

Breathe Easier With These Asthma Products

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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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masks at school, both indoors and outdoors, could be reasonably reevaluated. Barnegat supports consideration for masks as optional in the schools, as long as data continues to trend in the right direction.” Medical and scientific experts have said that wearing masks is one of the best ways to slow the spread of coronavirus. While the vaccine is currently available for teenagers, it is not available for those under 12. Suspended Stafford school nurse Erin Pein lives in Barnegat and has three school-aged children, two of whom are homeschooled. Pein went into work on a Friday without a mask and was suspended when she returned the following Monday. Pein has also assumed the role of a student advocate – saying the masks are causing the kids more harm than good. Pein thanked district leaders for their letter but encouraged them to act without waiting for state directives. “Please make a decision not to follow this mandate anymore,” implored Pein of the school board. “I realize there are consequences – but there are already consequences that we are paying with our children. Please choose to protect the children and make the hard decision to give up whatever it is you need to protect them.” Barnegat High School student Mark Steven Ford spoke on his own behalf. An aspiring actor, Mark previously delivered an impassioned plea to the board to mitigate problems with Wi-Fi access in the high school. In a soliloquy presented with the furor of a Shakespearean character, Mark didn’t limit his comments to masks. He said the advent of school lockdowns caused him to lose everything. Mark detailed feelings of isolation, anger, and depression. “I communicate by relying on the expressions and emotions of others,” Mark shared. “What is their body, their eyes, their mouth, their tone, saying about me and my words? These masks make their expressions unreadable.” “I can’t form a bond with people if I can’t see their faces and how they feel,” continued Mark. “…I want my life back. I want to go to school and see my friends and teachers. I want to go out into society

and see people’s faces and know that I am accepted with my face just the way it is: mask free.” Mark’s mother, Kelly Ford, followed her son’s comments, explaining his outcries were his emotional response to missing his entire junior year. Kelly and her sister Kate both have special needs children, who have issues with wearing masks. The sisters own Breakers Kitchen and Tap in Waretown and juggle their duties to provide learning experiences for their sons. Kelly said she recognized the district’s hands were tied as far as the mask mandates. A former teacher and school administrator, Kelly also questioned whether the mask mandate violated Americans With Disability Act laws requiring free, public access to education. Her concerns led to a consultation with Bruce Afran, Esquire, a constitutional lawyer. I don’t want to sue schools, so I’m going right to the top,” Kelly said. “…I decided to start a class action lawsuit to sue the governor and the Department of Education because I know you (Barnegat Schools) are doing what you feel like you have to do.” According to Kelly, Afran requires a $50,000 retainer for the lawsuit, which the attorney planned to fi le in federal court. A website the Barnegat mom set up called freenj.com says the issue isn’t about the ineffectiveness of masks but instead whether the mandate violates constitutional rights. The GoFundMe page designed to pay legal fees was at nearly $27,000 earlier this week. Oﬃcials at other schools have made similar requests, including Central Regional, Toms River, and Ocean Gate. Despite the letters from district leaders, the New Jersey Education Association sees masks as important to keep educators and students healthy. “As we have since last March, NJEA continues to advocate for taking all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of all students and staff,” said spokesperson Steve Baker. “Current medical guidance continues to recommend masking for all unvaccinated individuals, a group that includes the vast majority of the students in our public schools. We should not take any risks or shortcuts as we work to emerge from this pandemic.” -Chris Lundy contributed to this story

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share? By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates

Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal

Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the 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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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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Man Charged With Threatening School, Students

By Bob Vosseller LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Little Egg Harbor Police have charged a Pleasantville resident with making terroristic threats against the Pinelands Regional High School. Police confi rmed that a person utilizing the username “Buddha Caserta” made threats by posting on Snapchat via a group message that gang members were coming to shoot up the school. “Buddha Caserta” also sent two Snapchat messages threatening two students at the school with physical harm.

Officers were able to determine that Frankie Caserta, 21, was responsible for posting the threats. Officers from the Little Egg Harbor Police Department and Pleasantville Police Department arrested Caserta on May 25 at his residence in Pleasantville in connection with an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court in Burlington County on unrelated charges. Caserta was transported to the Burlington County Jail, where he was lodged pending a detention hearing. A day later, detectives from the Little Egg Harbor Police Depart-

ment and Pleasantville Police Department executed a search warrant at his home in Pleasantville, seizing electronic devices. While charges for terroristic threats were signed against Caserta on May 26, the investigation continues and additional charges may be forthcoming. Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer acknowledged the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce High Tech Crime Unit, and Pleasantville Police Department, for their combined and collaborative assistance in connection with this investigation.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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

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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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