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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn After speaking to state representatives, local police were able to make the intersection of Duquesne and Route 70 safer. By Judy bersbridge Road and he said. Of f icer T hergesen. Smestad-Nunn Route 88, said Brick The most recent com- “There’s lots of crashBRICK - Most town- Police Officer David plete data is from 2019. es that aren’t even reship accidents happen Thergesen, who is the There were 1,900 acci- ported.” on state and county Acting Supervisor of dents in the township, Other bad areas for roads, which are roads Traffic Safety. including 176 in the accidents include 88 the township doesn’t The police department area of the Route 70/ crashes near the borown. submits crash reports to Chambersbridge Road der of Brick and Toms The highest num- the state which collects intersection, and 133 River on Brick Bouber of crashes occur the data, and awards crashes near the Route levard. The intersecon the main artery in grants based on every- 70/Route 88/Princeton tion of Church Road town, Route 70, where thing from pedestrians Avenue intersection. and Hooper Avenue in it crosses over Cedar- being hit, bicyclist ac“And these are re- Toms River is one of bridge Avenue, Cham- cidents, “you name it,” ported crashes,” said (Roads - See Page 5)

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Hundreds Take Part In Summer Educational Programs

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - This summer, over 425 students are attending the district’s special education programs, which include some 100 students participating in a five-week ESY (Extended School Year) program, 200 students

in a four-week ESY program, and 125 students in a two-week Enrichment Program. Director of Special Services Kristen Hanson said her departme nt h a s de sig ne d innovative programs to ensure that as many students as possible receive services this

summer. The instruction for these programs is different f rom the i nstruction in the general education programs because the summer prog rams are IEP driven, Hanson said during the most recent Board of Education meeting.

A n I EP, or I nd ividualized Education Program, is a written document that is developed for each public school student who is eligible for special education. “The focus is specifically on math and ELA (English and language arts) skills,

social emotional learning, virtual field trips and assemblies, which enrich the sixhour day,” she said. Students may also receive related services such as occupational and/or physical therapy, speech, counseling and/or multisensor y (BOE - See Page 6)

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Ocean Ice Palace’s New Owners Share Their Plans

By Chris Christopher BRICK - The Ocean Ice Palace has new owners. They are the Harmony Hockey Group of Middletown, which has partnered with Work Play Arena, LLC. “We have created a great partnership and we will operate for many years to come,” said George Haviland, the managing partner, chief executive officer and president of the Harmony Hockey Group. Haviland said he is the owner and operator of the ice rinks, swimming club and artificial turf fields at the Middletown Sports Complex, managed by the Harmony Hockey group. The Ocean Ice Palace had been owned by the Dwulet family since 1962. The family said on social media that the facility was scheduled to close at the end of this month. That post was later taken down. “We have just taken over the Ocean Ice Palace,” Haviland told jerseyshoreonline. com, the website of The Brick Times, in an email at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 21. “We’re coming in to save it.” Haviland said the deal was closed Tuesday, July 20. “We will keep it as an ice rink,” he said. “We will revitalize the ice skating and certainly the ice hockey programs at the historical ice facility. I have a great team of operators and hockey experts and a long-standing history not only in New Jersey but across the country as a leader in hockey development and the placement of athletes. I could not stand by and let it close. Its history is too rich. Brick Township and the surrounding communities should be able to use it for a long time. The purchase drew positive reaction from ice hockey fans on Facebook. Ex-Brick Township High School player Warren Charles Wolf, whose dad, Warren H. Wolf, founded the team on the club level and enjoyed a legendary career as the Green Dragons’ head football coach, said, “Beautiful! Wonderful! Outstanding!” “Sounds like a great idea,” retired educator (Palace - See Page 4)

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Richard J. Frank said. “It’s reassuring to see that he (Haviland) recognizes the arena’s historical place in the community, former Jersey Shore sports journalist Tom Benn said. “Now, hopefully, parents will pry their children away from their TVs and laptops and have them lace up their skates. Good luck, Brick, on restoring the rink’s role in your community.” “FANTASTIC NEWS!!!” said Darlene May Scheiderman. “That’s terrific for Brick and all of Ocean County,” retired educator Frank Hughes said. “Good to hear,” said Tom Webber, a former Brick assistant baseball coach. “Thank God,” retired Brick head football coach Rob Dahl said. “Let’s get Brick Hockey back in there where they belong.” “Maybe even get both Brick schools to play there again,” said Shawn Scott, an avid Green Dragons fan. Haviland owns the New Jersey Titans and the Jersey Whalers hockey clubs. The Middletown Sports Complex offers sports and entertainment activities. Their junior camp will be led by Haviland and former Brick Township High School, Lake Superior State and New Jersey Devils star Jim Dowd, who scored many a goal at the Ocean Ice Palace under legendary Green Dragons coach Bob Auriemma Sr., who retired a few years back. “That’s great news,” Auriemma Sr. said of the purchase. “The Ocean Ice Palace has been a fixture for so long. George is steeped in ice hockey and I feel he will do well. He is always upbeat. He always has positive comments. His ownership of the Ocean Ice Palace is all on the plus side. I am relieved that someone who knows ice hockey and who knows how difficult things can be has bought the Ocean Ice Palace. Haviland said Dowd will be involved at the Ocean Ice Palace. “He will be an ambassador,” Haviland said. “Jim’s boys played in our New Jersey Titans program. He has been with the Titans for five years as a coach. He has been a part of our ecosystem in Middletown where he coaches a number of our teams. I call him, ‘Jersey Jim.’ We have known each other since we were kids. We will have him for-

ever. He is a legend. He is super positive with all of the guys. He treats them fairly. He can give tips to our players that most guys can’t give as he played for 17 years in the National Hockey League.” “My heart and soul are in Brick, New Jersey, and I want to help as many kids as I can,” Dowd said. “All roads lead back to Brick for me.” Dowd said the inaugural Jim Dowd Holiday Classic, a Christmas event, will take place Dec. 27-30. It will consist of Shore Conference and non-conference teams. Haviland said he hopes to bring the Green Dragons and the Brick Hockey Club back to the rink. Both have been absent. “We want the Green Dragons back,” he said. “We want to talk to the Brick Hockey Club about bringing them back to where they belong. I have met with the Brick Township Recreation Department about them having a variety of programs at the rink. They are very happy about this.” Haviland said the facility will have a new name. “The Dwulet family asked us to change the name as the Ocean Ice Palace’s name has a trademark,” he said. “A possibility is the Brick Ice Palace. “The equipment at the rink is in good shape,” he said. “We will upgrade the locker rooms. We want to make it a community center for those who want to skate.” Haviland, 56, is a Wall Township resident and a 1982 graduate of Middletown High School South where he played club ice hockey. Haviland’s wife, Lisa, are the parents of four daughters, including Jess, who captains the women’s ice hockey team at Hamilton College, and Brianna, a member of the Elmira College women’s ice hockey team. He attended the University of Vermont where he played ice hockey. In addition to his extensive coaching career, Haviland said he has been involved with the business aspect of ice hockey for 25 years. “We have produced many college players,” he said. “We have developed unbelievable young men - NHL players, doctors, lawyers and realtors. I have coached 15,000 players. Ice hockey is a great sport because the players have to work together to accomplish team goals. It’s a fast moving sport and you need the whole team to produce.”

Marine Units Issue Over 20 Summonses As Violations Increase Around F Cove

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Police Marine Unit is reminding boaters to respect waterways and its laws, as an increase in maritime violations have occurred around F Cove. On July 17, the Marine Unit, which consists of two boats, four officers and two EMTs, made 13 vessel stops and issued nine summonses for several different maritime law offenses. Violations included careless operation, wake zone violations and registration and licensing issues.

On July 18, the Marine Unit proceeded to make an additional 11 vessel stops and issued 15 summonses. This particular weekend, police presence was heavy in and around the F Cove area. Those monitoring the area were Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, the New Jersey State Police and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Chief James Riccio is reminding boaters to be respectful to waterways and others, as well as the law so that everyone has a safe and pleasant boating experience. Any disruptive or illegal behavior will be handled by the Marine Unit.

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Continued From Page 1 the worst intersections for car accidents in Ocean County, he said. “Basically, all the intersecting roads have multiple crashes,” Thergesen said. According to Brick Police Chief James Riccio, the department continues to do selective enforcement in known problem areas. “Most of the accidents are due to people being careless,” he said. If the Police Department wants something changed on a county road, Riccio said he would normally reach out to the county engineering department to take a look at it. “They’ll usually do some type of traffic study and see if they concur,” the police chief said. “Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t.” If they do agree, changes are made, he said. For example, Chief Riccio had asked to have the traffic pattern changed at the intersection of Duquesne Boulevard and Route 70. “When people were exiting Target, the people on Duquesne couldn’t make a left to go down towards Lowe’s, so we had them

The Brick Times, July 31, 2021, Page 5 alternate the lights so only one way goes at a time,” he said. “But nothing happens overnight - it took a couple of years for that to happen.” As the local police see problems occur, they can request a change from the county or state, Riccio said. On the other hand, if a repair is needed on a state or county road, the township administration meets with the county engineer only once a year, in February or March, and presents the department with a “Christmas Wish list,” said Mayor John G. Ducey. “The list includes roads we wish to see paved, traffic light recommendations such as adding lights, adding arrows, changing the timing, changing the sequence, etc.,” the mayor said. “We also ask for various other things like bike lanes on Mantoloking Road, crosswalks on Old Hooper and other things,” he said. “Normally we get an answer right there in person such as yes, no, we will look into it, etc.” But this year there was no meeting, Mayor Ducey said. The county engineering department asked for a list in February, but so far there has been no response to the township’s requests, the mayor said.

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reading instruction. The ESY Behavior, Academic & Social Education (B.A.S.E.) Program is enriching to the students, Hanson said, which incorporates a different theme each week, hands-on math, manipulative learning kits, and more. The program partners with a lot of community organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, who provide attendance and behavioral prizes weekly, an ice cream social, and an end-of-year pizza party for the students. The Enrichment Program includes students who, due to their IEPs, might not be eligible for the ESY Program. The two-week program was developed to help with the learning acceleration of the special education students who receive academic, behavioral support, social and emotional learning in small group or one-on-one instruction. The program meets from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. Director of Curriculum Dr. Alyce Anderson said that there are an additional 375 students who are attending Summer SPARK, an acronym for “Support Growth, Peak Understanding, Accelerate Learning, Recharge with Fun, and Kindle New Interests.” This summer the program has doubled its typical registration, she said. “The metaphor is intended because we want to ignite curiosity, creativity and confidence,” she said. All students - regular education, English language learners, and special education students not attending ESY - were invited to attend Summer SPARK, which is an umbrella term for all enrichment

programs the district is offering. These include Jump Start, a Music Camp, the Credit Recovery Program, a Virtual Enrichment club, the Art Immersion experience, and the Math ARCADEmies, Dr. Anderson said. Students are engaged in collaborative activities, such as designing bird feeders and solving math scavenger hunts. With federal funding extended, the district is able to expand the Jump Start program’s length and duration, so the program runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The Music Camp, which has a band and chorus, has 125 participants. At the end of the summer they will put on a performance for family members, Anderson said. “We are also recovering f rom the pandemic,” she said. “To some of our students it posed a signif icant challenge, so to keep our students on-track with their cohorts we designed a Credit Recovery Program that places a strong emphasis on building relationships, st ude nt e ngage me nt , proje ct-ba se d learning and interactive tasks, as well as goal-setting,” she said. The district is also offering Mindfulness Art Immersion for students in grades 6 through 12, and 70 Virtual Enrichment Clubs in which 275 students participate. Many students participate in multiple clubs, Anderson added. Math ARCADEmies and Bridge to Algebra begin in August. These are week long mat h “ boot ca mps,” t hat engage the students in fun activities to help them apply math concepts, she said. The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday August 19 at 7 p.m. at the Professional Development Center.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim ( NJ- 03), Cong re ssm a n St eve n Hor sford ( N V04), and Congresswoman Haley Stevens ( M I-11) introduced the Capping Dr ug Costs for Seniors Act , a bi l l t h at wou ld create an out-of-pocket spending maximum for the 46 million Americans

TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-854) requiring civics instruction at the middle school level. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority of states which does not require civics instruction for middle school students. Under the legislation, the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University will be directed to prepare civics curriculum guidelines for local school boards, ensuring that middle and high school students study the values and principles underlying the American system of constitutional democracy, the function of government, and the role of a citizen in a democratic society. The bill also directs the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University to provide professional development and oth-

Congressman Kim Introduces Bill To Limit Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors

on Medicare enrolled in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation there are currently more than 1.2 million New Jerseyans enrolled in Medicare Part D. “No senior should be forced to decide between paying for their prescription drugs or paying for

rent or food. We owe it to them to provide the peace of mind that comes with health care they can afford, and this bill would ensure that the cost for their lifesavi ng prescr ipt ion drugs never spirals out of control. I’m proud to work with Congressman Horsford and Congresswoman Stevens on this important

effort and look forward to getting this passed through Congress.” Currently, the Medicare program has no out-ofpocket cap on how much beneficiaries pay for critical prescription drugs. The Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act would create an annual cap of $2,000 for out-of-pocket costs on

prescription drugs under Medicare Part D, allowing most Medicare Part D recipients to save approximately $4,000 per year. The bill would also require prescription drug plans and pharmaceutical companies to pay a higher percentage of Medicare drug spending. In addition to the Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act,

Murphy: Civics Instruction Will Now Be Required At Middle School Level

er resources for high school social studies teachers as they fulfill the requirement of integrating civics into the existing United States history course. Under the bill, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, each board of education is required to provide a course of study in civics at the appropriate grade level. The legislation is also known as “Laura Wooten’s Law” in honor of the longest continuously serving poll worker in American history. Laura Wooten worked polls in New Jersey for 79 years before passing away in 2019. “By deepening civics instruction in middle school and high school, we are giving students the tools they need to be more engaged and informed citizens,” said Gover nor Mur phy. “An understanding of civics strengthens our democracy

by ensuring an understanding of the role that everyone plays in the future of their community, our state, and our nation. I am proud to sign this bill into law and honor Laura Wooten’s incredible civic legacy.” “While civics has been a key element of our state’s learning standards for decades, this new law greatly increases the focus and attention that schools will place on civics instruction,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “The additional instruction that students will receive will ultimately lead to a well-informed and well-rounded citizenry.” “Government leaders have been sounding the alarm about the civics crisis in this country for years, and I am grateful we are finally taking action,” said Senator

Toms River Lions Club To Host Annual Car Show

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Come show off your car, truck or motorcycle! The Toms River Lions Club is holding their 2nd Annual Judged Car Show on August 8 with a rain date of August 15. The event will be held at the Pizza Hut parking lot on Rt 37 in Toms River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trophies will be awarded, including Best Represented Car Club. There will be vendors,

music with DJ “Al”, raffles, 50/50 and giveaways. Pre-registration through July 30 is only $15. Registration on-site starts at 8:30 a.m. will be $20. The N.J. Lions Eye Mobile will be on premises at the car show to check people’s vision to see if they need glasses. This service is completely free of charge. To register by check or credit card, call Mel at 732239-8968. All proceeds from this event will go to benefit Lions Charities.

Shirley Turner. “The crisis reached a breaking point after the November election, which culminated in an insurrection at our U.S. Capitol in January. Safeguarding our democracy is now more urgent than ever, and one of the best ways we can do that is by teaching our future generations about the importance of civic skills, engagement, and participation and the value of a democratic process. The lack of civics knowledge creates a challenge to maintaining a perfect union, establishing justice, and ensuring domestic tranquility. We must learn to work together for the good of all of our communities and begin to bridge the deep political divide that exists in this country.” “A well-rounded education in civics is essential for creating knowledgeable,

engaged citizens who understand the sacrifices and hardships made on behalf of our democracy,” said Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean. “The law…will help provide students with the skills and background necessary for them to actively participate in democratic society. Every student in our public schools will have the opportunity to learn about how our government functions, the rights of citizens, and the values our nation was built on.” “I think we all appreciate how critical teaching civics is to the continuation of our democracy,” said Arlene Gardner, President of the NJ Center for Civic Education at Rutgers. “This new requirement for a civics course in New Jersey middle schools is a well thought-out and carefully considered effort to address

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an educational and citizenship need. As president of the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University, I am both humbled and proud to be able to help in the implementation of this new course and in bringing New Jersey to the forefront of reimaging civic learning for the 21st century.” “My mother would be so honored to know that a bill would be passed recognizing her legacy of civic responsibility,” said Yvonne Hill, the daughter of Laura Wooten. “She always felt that the youth should be involved in exercising the hard-fought right to vote and help make change. Her famous words were ‘Don’t say you can’t make a difference. How can you make a difference if you don’t vote?’”

Point Beach Seeking Litter Patrol Workers

POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Beach is accepting applications for two Litter Patrol Workers. Job duties are to pick up litter along boardwalk, street ends and municipal parking lots. You must be able to work in all types of weather and around crowds and traffic. You must be able to lift and carry a filled 5-gallon bucket. Litter patrol workers are temporary non-union employees and are not eligible for vacation, personal or holiday leave. Hours are every Saturday

& Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. every weekend up to and including Labor Day weekend. Pay rate is $24 per hour. Employment applications are available in the Municipal Clerk’s office and on the municipal website at pointpleasantbeach.org. Applicants must be 18 years of age and submit a completed Point Pleasant Beach Employment Application to Borough Administrator Christine Riehl at 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 or by email criehl@ pointbeach.org.

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Lacey Teen Becomes A Savage Ninja Warrior

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township teenager Ava Colasanti proved her worth as an extreme athlete having appeared on a recent episode of the NBC TV series American Ninja Warrior. For the 16-year-old, competing on the American Ninja Warrior Championship series - currently in its 13th season - has been the dream of a lifetime. The Lacey High School student’s motto is “savage” and she recently showcased her athletic talent and perseverance on the show overcoming a variety of challenges as part of the competition. Ava wore her pink “savage” T-shirt

during the filming of the show. She said “savage” became her battle cry and motto due to her tireless training in the last five years in various gyms and training camps. “She is the savage ninja,” her mother, Kim Colasanti said. “You can’t spell ‘savage’ without Ava. Her favorite color is pink so that is what she wears.” Her mother told The Southern Ocean Times that her daughter appeared on the July 12 episode of American Ninja Warrior for her qualifying round. She qualified for her region among the top five women. “She was very excited to have been able

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to live her dream of being on American Ninja Warrior. She is so happy that she made it to the semifinals. We will have to watch her run and see if she ultimately makes it to finals in Las Vegas,” her mom added. Her mother said Ava wasn’t happy about her qualifying run but her fast time got her into the semifinals. “The training then got harder. She had to start training more at night knowing she was going to L.A. and may have to compete later than 10 p.m.” Overall the teen enjoyed her experience but at times it was very stressful. “She had to keep up with her schoolwork and even had to be homeschooled on the set. She said it wasn’t at all what she expected especially because of COVID and having to be tested multiple times and she wasn’t allowed to socialize with her competitors,” her mother added. Ava enjoyed “the experience of the production, the interviews and the photo shoots, although she wished it were at times less about TV and more about the competition,” her mother said. The teen spent a lot of her time training at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham and has also participated in cross country running as part of her high school team. The competition requires a number of skills as athletes run, jump, climb and face a variety of obstacles that they need to size up without much or any warning of what they are facing. The game show’s new season started May 31 and has an average viewership of 35 million. Some commercials promoting its return featured Ava. The series includes some of the country’s most elite athletes who must overcome some very difficult obstacle courses. Ava is among more than 400 competitors and was ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings. Among the categories she competed in recently was a tilt-a-whirl. The Lacey teen recently helped raise funds for Tyler Keats, a former township resident now living in Florida who is fighting a genetic disorder. Her fundraiser for Keats, who has Leukodystrophy, a progressive brain disease, involves the sale of her “savage” T-shirts. Those who wish to become part of her Team Savage

benefit can visit her Bonfire Page where the shirts are being sold. “He is 9 and walks with a walker and gets around outside of the house mostly with a wheelchair. He was our neighbor in Lacey and we have been able to still keep in touch although they have moved. Ava is inspired by his strength and his ability to overcome is daily obstacles,” Kim Colasanti said. An interview with Ava was shot at the family home by the producers prior to the airing of the 13th season and it was not clear as to when that segment would air. “I’m not sure how that works. They gave us some answers but not all the answers,” her mother said. During a prior interview with The Southern Ocean Times, Ava and her parents were unsure what they were allowed to tell the media concerning her onscreen adventure. Her mother did say though that “if she can’t work through an obstacle, she’ll keep working at it. Her hands are often bloody. This has been her life. (Ninja training). It has taken over and it has become a lot of our life as well.” “It has been quite an adventure, moreso for my husband because he became her coach through a lot of this especially during the pandemic when she couldn’t actually compete and when he got back into the gym, because at first the parents were told we couldn’t go in with them, so my husband became Coach Ralph and he coaches a lot of the kids and if they can survive Coach Ralph they can survive anything,” she said. Kim Colasanti said, “we both work in medicine and he works as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson. I do orthopedics for a living. Ava really enjoys this and it was something different. Not everyone knows about the Ninja competition which is more than the TV show. She likes the fact that she excels at something that is different from everyone else. It has built up her confidence.” Ava will continue to appear on American Ninja Warrior as the competition progresses. Her mom said, “she will be moving onto semi-finals which we think will air on August 23 but we’re not exactly 100% sure about that.” The series airs at 8 p.m. Monday nights on NBC.

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BRICK – The Annual SummerFest Car Show presented by the Time Capsule Cr uisers takes place on August 5 begin ning at 5 p.m. at Windward Beach Park.

This has grown into one of, if not the, biggest car shows at the Jersey Shore. There will be hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more from every era. The event is free to attend.

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Around The Jersey Shore Annual Ben To The Shore Bike Tour

PHILADELPHIA – Come join for the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation’s 34th Annual Ben to The Shore Bike Tour on August 29! This exciting 65mile charity bike ride will take over 2,500 riders from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. Upon arrival in Atlantic City, at the legendary after party, riders, volunteers, supporters and friends & family come together to celebrate the amazing physical accomplishment of the participants and

raise even more for worthy causes. 50 mile and virtual participant options are also available. All proceeds will benefit the foundation and the goal of raising $1 million in 2021 for the families of fallen or injured first responders (police officers, fire fighters, and EMT’s) and programs that cultivate positive relationships and interactions between police officers and the children in the communities they serve.

Borough Fall Fest Announced For September 25

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Chamber is excited to announce Borough Fall Fest which will take place on September 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Community Park. The rain date will be September 26. The festival will include market and food vendors, live music, a beer & wine garden, corn hole, an inflatable corn maze, and entertainment for the kids!

They are accepting applications from food and festival market vendors as well as performing artists/bands who wish to participate in this town event. Applications are first come, first serve and will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application. For more information, visit pointpleasantchamber.com/#announcement.

Dottie’s House Hosts Annual Golf Classic

OCEAN COUNTY – Don’t miss out! Come tee off and Support Dottie’s House for their 21st Annual Golf Classic September 13 at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck. It will be a fun-filled day of golf while supporting a great cause. The event attracts golfers throughout the tri-state area. Not a Golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available offering great exposure for your

company. The registration fee includes lunch, dinner, open bar and golfer gift. They also have a silent auction during the night with some amazing prizes! Dottie’s House is a transitional housing facility for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. For more information, visit dottieshouse.org or call 732-262-2009.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and 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 atfault 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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Around The Jersey Shore Kids Enjoy First Week Of Camp At Pleasure Park

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POINT PLEASANT – Week one was an exciting week for campers with the highly anticipated return to Park! The theme was “under the sea.” The campers made four different “under the sea” themed arts and crafts and they even had Jenkinson’s Aquarium visit with a reptile exhibit! Campers enjoyed appreciating the beautiful park by participating in nature walks and looking for bugs with magnifying glasses and binoculars. Tuesday- Top That Donuts delivered doughnut making kits; Wednesday -

Whitecaps Coastal Creamery ice cream truck came to serve ice cream to campers; Thursday - they had Jimmy’s Cucina pizza delivered and ended the week with a spray down from the fire truck and lunch from Jersey Mike’s Subs & Berritazza Cafe! They awarded 15 special campers the “Happy Camper Award” and rang the “cow bell” to announce and pin the Counselors Of The Week! Next week of camp the theme is Fitness, Fun and Body Positive and they have a lot of great activities planned!

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The Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge, more commonly known as the Route 72 Causeway Bridge, connects Manahawkin to Long Beach Island. (Photo by Carl Rothchild)

Registration Is Open For Early Childhood Programs

BRICK – Registration for Brick Township Recreation’s Early Childhood Programs that start in September is now open. Register in person at the Recreation Office, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online.

... ask Michelle Welcome to our Q & A Column. We will be here every month to answer your dementia related questions. Please send your questions to questions@ care-one.com. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is here to assist you in your journey. Q: What makes Harmony Village Assisted Living at CareOne Jackson different than other Memory Care communities? A: Our newly renovated community is 100% Memory Care. We have three distinct neighborhoods that are specifically designed for each level of cognition. We have a full time highly skilled and certified Dementia Care Specialist (DCS). Our DCS is a licensed healthcare professional. She provides cognitive assessments for all residents. She works closely with our Wellness Director to develop care plans for difficult behavioral issues. Our DCS provides on-going training and support to staff and families with specific interventions and techniques. We can provide higher level clinical care such as physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy as we have our own fulltime therapists on staff here at Harmony Village. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence and offer many other higher level clinical care options. In most cases, our residents have no need to go to outside rehabilitation centers. Our residents thrive in their environment, because we focus on their abilities, not their disabilities, and plan activities based on their cognitive levels. We are known for our “Culinary Experiences.” We embrace the aging in place philosophy, so there is no need to ever move again. Come visit our community and take a tour.

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It’s a Netflix movie night when suddenly — Argh! — you hear the “beep, beep” of your nonrechargeable hearing aid batteries going dead. For longer battery life, take charge with these three tips. Pulling the stay-fresh colored tab immediately activates the battery and can’t be undone, so do this only when you’re ready to insert the battery in your hearing aid. Wait at least 3 minutes before you close the battery door. The reason is oxygen needs to get inside the battery to turn up the voltage. Powering down your hearing devices helps the batteries last, so be sure to turn off your hearing aids — and completely open the battery door — when not in use.

Hot cars and super-cold spaces aren’t great places for batteries, so store them at room temperature when possible — not in the fridge — to help preserve battery life. Did you know? The majority of our patients are not utilizing rechargeable hearing aids which eliminates the need to open/close battery doors and/or replace the battery every week. In general, the rechargeable hearing aid can deliver allday power (18-24 hours), so you don’t miss a beat. To learn more, call Dr. Izzy at Garden State Hearing & Balance Center. Offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting. 732-8183610 or www.gardenstatehearing.com

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Lakewood PBA To Hold Golf Outing

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood PBA will be holding a golf outing on September 13 at Lakewood Country Club. As they have already filled a majority of the golf spots, they are looking for businesses that would be interested in being sponsors or any donations. All of the proceeds from this event will

be donated to their own brother, Patrolman Robert Anderson #258 who is currently battling ALS. Anybody interested in sponsoring can reach out to Patrolman Jacobs #414 at LakewoodGolf71@gmail.com. Checks can be sent directly to 231 3rd St Lakewood, NJ 08701 made out to Lakewood PBA 71.

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

How Certain Medications Increase Lung Complications

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The worldwide pandemic has caused enormous public health problems and substantial mortality, so it is important that vulnerable groups of people know the information that I’m sharing today. If you’ve followed my life’s work, you know that one of my passions is the phenomena of drug nutrient depletion. This describes how medications rob the body of essential nutrients via their mechanism of action. It’s something I call the “drug mugger” effect, and I have a book by the same name. The classic example that everyone understands is with antibiotics. These drugs will rob the body of essential microflora in the intestines because they cannot discriminate between good “bugs” and bad ones. Another classic example is with oral contraceptives which mug you of various B vitamins and minerals, leading to a higher risk of hypothyroidism. Today’s article is to explain the relationship between certain prescribed medications and complications that arise from the depletion of essential nutrients. That said, you should never discontinue a medication simply because it is suppressing a particular nutrient. Instead, you should install a security system in your body by simply taking the nutrients that are being mugged. This allows you to remain on your medication, while mitigating side effects that would have occurred if you didn’t restore the nutrients being stolen. You may not realize this, but two categories of medication can suppress zinc in the human body. Those include the antihypertensives which lower blood pressure, and the acid-reducing medications for heartburn. These and other medications can negatively influence the status of zinc in your body

which participates in hundreds of important metabolic reactions including those which allow you to hear well, have lovely skin, and improve fertility. When zinc levels decline it impairs one’s immunity, and lowers your resistance to pathogens. Zinc deficiencies also suppress your ability to do good cellular housekeeping because you can’t effectively make glutathione anymore in your liver. Foods that are rich in zinc include beef, dairy, oysters, seafood, whole grains and nuts/seeds. Several other micronutrients are important and these include vitamin D, vitamin C and probiotics. Malnutrition, medications and/ or a diet consisting of nutritionally naked foods will lead to deficiencies in all of these. Medications which impact levels of the nutrients are vast, too many to list here. Here are the most important and surprising categories of medications that reduce micronutrients. I’ve also included a few lifestyle factors that you can control: Zinc - Acid blockers, Antihypertensives, Corticosteroids, Excessive Calcium, Coffee and Smoking Vitamin D - Antacids, Cholesterol binders, Anticonvulsants, Kidney Damage and Lack of Sunlight Vitamin C - Anti-hypertensives, Aspirin, Corticosteroids, Hormones and SERMs Probiotics - Antibiotics, Estrogen containing drugs, Acid blockers and NSAIDs For a comprehensive list of each nutrient, and all the drug muggers, please refer to my book by the same name. It is sold nationwide at book stores, as well as Amazon. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I’m happy to email it to you, just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Volunteers Needed to Host High School Exchange Students

OCEAN COUNTY – As international travel returns to normal, high school students from around the world eagerly await their opportunity to participate in an exchange program in the U.S. International Student Exchange (ISE), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that facilitates exchange programs for students in the U.S. and abroad, is currently seeking volunteers in the area to host these students while they attend local high schools. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in a unique experience in which they will create relationships that span the globe while making a positive impact locally and globally. ISE host families come from all walks of life and represent the diversity of America. The most crucial host family characteristic is that they are willing to treat the exchange student like a member of the family, not a guest. Beyond this, host families

must be vetted by ISE, pass a background check, provide room and board, 2 to 3 meals per day and exercise parental responsibility to ensure the student’s well-being. ISE exchange students are 15 to 18-year-old high school students from over 40 countries around the world. They are accepted into the program based on their ability to speak English, demeanor, adaptability and eagerness to learn about a new culture while sharing their own. The students have many sports and arts interests. There are currently several students awaiting a volunteer hosts in Ocean, Burlington, Hunterdon, Morris and Camden County schools have opening for our exchange students. To learn more about this opportunity or submit a host family application, visit midsouth.iseusa.org or contact Sandy Vitez Regional Manager today!

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Around The Jersey Shore New Playground Opens At Park

─Photo courtesy Point Beach Recreation POINT PLEASANT – The new playground at Pleasure Park is now open. Thank you to Mayor Kanitra, Councilman Andy Cortes, Borough Administrator Christine Riehl, Superintendent of

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“Guiding Our Parents In the Right Direction” Seminar

JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living is hosting a Seminar for Adult Children and Their Parents: “Guiding Our Parents In the Right Direction.” The seminar will take place on August 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 100 North County Line Road in Jackson. Are you concerned that your loved one is no longer safe living alone in their home? Could they benefit from a more supportive and caring environment? For many, effectively communicating their concerns to a loved one can be quite challenging.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the community as well as learn about some valuable resources for you and your parents. Topics include: Understanding the value of Assisted Living at the Orchards at Bartley, Downsizing - Taking the Best and Letting Go of the Rest, Working With A Senior Real Estate Specialist, and What You Need to Know About The Real Estate Market Today. Lite fare and refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 732-415-6086 by August 9.

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Around The Jersey Shore Police Make Several Arrests For Drugs And More

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The detectives from the Street Crimes Unit (SCU) at the Brick Township Police Department had a busy first week of July after making five arrests regarding drugs, alcohol and more. On July 2, the SCU responded to a home on Hollycrest Drive in regards to a call for service. During the investigation, Jenna O’Connor, 28, of Whiting, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic syringes. She was released on a summons. Jason Feliciano, 34, of Manchester, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of hypodermic syringes. Feliciano was also charged with the following summonses: driving while suspended and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. He was released on a summons. On July 7, the SCU was at the “The Wine Shoppe,” located at 2746 Hooper Ave., conducting an investigation. Detectives found David Santiago, 59, of Little Egg Harbor, walking in the area openly consuming alcoholic beverages. Santiago appeared to be highly intoxicated, falling to the ground on multiple occasions and began to yell at people who were trying to help him. Santiago was brought to Ocean Medical Center

Fire Company Holds 1st Annual Car Show

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Come out and see the 1st Annual Car Show being presented by the Island Heights Vol. Fire Co. 1 and Sentimental Cruisers on August 21. It will be fun for the whole family as you can enjoy the classic car show, live entertainment, food trucks, and a beer garden. Spectator admission is free, registration for cars is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the event. The first 100 cars will get dash plaques. The car show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the live entertainment runs from 2 until 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great day with the family while supporting the fire department. The event will be held at 1 Wanamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights. Rain date is August 22.

Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Nautical Networking

BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce presents Nautical Networking on August 19. Sponsored by SJG Private Wealth Management. Join them on the Miss Michele III in Point Pleasant as they sail along the coast while enjoying food, refreshments and fireworks. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Sign up for this free event at brickchamber.com/event/1.

for further medical treatment. As a result of his behavior in the parking lot, Santiago was issued a summons for Disorderly Conduct. Also on July 7, the SCU reported to Coolidge Drive with patrol officers for a warrant service. Detectives arrested Keith McQuade-Sabat, 40, of Brick, for an outstanding felony warrant out of Toms River after fleeing from the Toms River Police. He was arrested and turned over to Toms River Police Department. On July 9, an investigation was performed near Brick Boulevard and Cedar Bridge Avenue by detectives. Subsequently, Roger Saenz, 31, of Brick, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Colts Neck Township. He was arrested and released after posting bail. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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Across 1 Playfully shy 4 Cooled with cubes 8 Shrubs arranged as barriers 14 Anger 15 It has three numbers and two slashes 16 Staves off 17 *Afternoon social that may include a waltz or three 19 Stay close to 20 Start of a pirate’s refrain 21 Matching tops worn together 23 Phobos, to Mars 25 Cry after a golfer’s ace 26 “Even __ speak ... “ 29 Goldarn 31 [None of the above] 34 New Mexico art community 35 Wall St. takeover

36 Tom, Dick or Harry 37 U.K. continent 38 *Brewery container 40 Arg. neighbor 41 Hopping joints? 43 Elton John’s title 44 Chinese menu possessive 45 Used a stun gun on 46 Jared of “Panic Room” 47 Russo of “Ransom” 48 Panache 50 “Giant” author Ferber 52 “The Piano Lesson” painter Henri 54 Depends (on) 58 Summer TV fare 59 Like the U.S. political system, and a hint to the answers to starred clues 61 Hush-hush 62 Deep sleep 63 B&B, maybe 64 1896 and 2004 Olympics setting

65 Command to a dog 66 Anatomical pouch Down 1 Part of SLC 2 Sundae-topping cookie 3 “All right!” 4 “Famous Potatoes” state 5 Does some necking 6 “Yada, yada, yada” letters 7 Tick repellent 8 Hard thing to kick 9 Vespers 10 Population statistic 11 *Growing business? 12 Coup d’__ 13 Ukr. or Est., once 18 Stadium toppers 22 Barrister’s topper 24 Local theater, briefly 26 Bothered big-time 27 Hot spot 28 *Monster.com ac-

tivity 30 Swedes’ neighbors 32 Noted 2001 bankruptcy 33 Word in a green trio? 36 British landing facility 38 Sheets and pillowcases 39 Sky box? 42 Professor’s address 44 Singing syllables 46 Capt.’s underlings 49 Helpers: Abbr. 51 Sherpa’s country 52 Convene 53 Carve in stone 55 Colored eye part 56 Italian peak 57 Match audio and video 58 Mandela’s land: Abbr. 60 Tales of __: misfortunes

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jul 31 - aug 6 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): YHead off problems at the pass. Attend to financial obligations before they can disrupt your budget or interrupt your routines. In the week ahead, don’t splurge if you shouldn’t. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Face the fact that there will be times when you don’t receive instant gratification. There may be a hidden catch in a plan this week. Be flexible with all of your plans, as they may change. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Only recommend things you’re sure of. Avoid involvement in anything that seems sketchy and could backfire. Explain things in detail so that no lingering doubts hamper the outcome in the week to come. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone might doubt your ability, so take steps to prove them wrong as the week unfolds. Achieve your goals and hit the target by developing a picture of the future and aiming your energies in that direction. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can mentally grasp the ins and outs of a complicated situation. Use your knowledge to devise a plan that benefits everyone involved. Avoid impulse spending and hang onto your cash in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone might think you’re doing nothing when in fact you’re doing a great deal. Make the most of your harmonious relationships this weekend, as you may not be as well attuned later in the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your roman-

tic nature may be fired up today, and your vivid imagination likely has few boundaries. You’re still practical enough to avoid risky business in the week ahead and can dissuade a partner from overspending. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s easy for you to understand the need for order and planning. Pay attention to lessons learned from experience as this week unfolds. Sometimes you must remind people of the past to persuade them to change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you want to succeed, consider the well-being of all concerned. Don’t put your foot in your mouth at the workplace by offering uninvited advice. Focus on being in the right place at the right time this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Achieving goals can become a game that gives you permission to go for broke. Although you might be popular at work, someone may be jealous of your success. Hold off on making major purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Respect any reasonable request for personal space. People who rub shoulders with you in a group setting might secretly be offended by familiarity or a lack of formality. Use good manners in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people do their best work behind the scenes. You might not be in the spotlight, but you still can make a valuable contribution. You won’t need to micromanage a situation to get other people to cooperate.

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THE PERFECT PICNIC SIDE DISH By America’s Test Kitchen

SUMMER TOMATO AND PEACH SALAD Serves 4 to 6

3 ripe tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 small ripe peaches 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

2. In a colander, combine tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently toss to combine. Let tomatoes drain for 15 minutes. 3. While tomatoes drain, cut each peach aw ay f rom the pit , then di scar d t h e pi t . Sl i ce peach es into 1/2-inch-thick w edges following the same method used for the tomatoes. Cut each wedge in half crosswise. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, shallot, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add drained tomatoes and peaches to the bowl with the dressing and use a rubber spatula to gently stir to combine.

1. Using a small serrated knife, cut each tomato in half from top to bottom (through the stem). Use the tip of the knife to cut out the core from each half. Cut tomatoes into wedges that are roughly 1/2-inch thick, then 5. Tear mint leaves into pieces. Sprinkle mint over salad. Serve. cut each wedge in half crosswise.

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