Vol. 19 - No. 19
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—Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Ocean County Health Department’s Susan Heil RN, BSN, PHNS demonstrated using the Narcan kit on a dummy. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The most common cause of death during an overdose is respiratory failure when the brain forgets to breathe due to the effects of opioids on the nervous system. Permanent brain damage could result, and the long-term consequences very, based on how long the brain has gone with-
out an adequate supply of oxygen. Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opiate antidote that blocks or reverses the effects of opioids, and it has been used by emergency room doctors and paramedics for years. NJ police and EMTs carry the drug, but oftentimes emergency personnel are not first on the scene during an
overdose, so Narcan is becoming more available to the public. “Narcan is just one of the tools to help with survival and recovery,” said Susan Heil, who is a registered nurse with the Ocean County Health Department. Heil brought about 20 doses of Narcan to the Brick Library for free training and distribution of the drug.
She said that most people have received a prescription painkiller in their lifetime, whether it is cough syrup with codeine, Percocet, or fentanyl patches. Almost everybody has been affected by the opioid epidemic, whether it’s a family member, a friend of your kid, or “a jerk who cut you off in traffic,” Heil said. The public perception is (Narcan - See Page 4)
Environmentalists Blast Governor’s Energy Plan
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Environmental advocates were vocal with their displeasure of Gov. Phil Murphy’s master plan for New Jersey’s energy fu-
ture, during a rally held on the grounds of the Toms River’s municipal building. Advocates and several lawmakers have said in recent weeks that
the plan doesn’t go far enough to sever the state from projects promoting fossil fuels that have been linked to global warming. The Toms River gath-
ering took place prior to one of a series of hearings convened around the state by the state Board of Public Utilities on a working draft of the (Energy - See Page 7)
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Town Opposes Bill Impacting Senior Communities
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township’s governing body passed a resolution during the most recent council meeting opposing a state bill that would create a new state agency to provide oversight on community associations. On June 10, the State Senate passed Bill S-2425 which would consolidate laws concerning common interest communities, such as adult communities in Brick, including the taxation of common property. The State Assembly version of the Bill, A-3851 will be up for a vote next. “Our local association boards are more than capable of managing and dealing with local issues rather than a state agency,” read Councilman Paul Mummolo. During public comment, Brick resident and Republican chairman of municipal elections Alan Cartine said he lives in one of the adult (Seniors - See Page 4)
Semper Five: 1,500 March For The Marines
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A round 1,500 runners, walkers and supporters converged once again for the 6th Annual Semper Five Marine Corps Charity 5 Kilometer Run on the borough’s boardwalk on Ocean Terrace. In recent years, security has been stepped up by various law enforcement agencies due to the events that transpired in 2016. The event, held in Seaside Park that year, was abruptly cancelled after a pipe bomb detonated inside a borough garbage can. The pipe bomb had been planted there by a terrorist who is now serving a life sentence. Seaside Park Mayor Robert J. Matthies ref lected on that act of terrorism in his community saying, “it is another terrible anniversary to remember but we were fortunate in the way the bomb went off that it was (Semper Five - See Page 5)
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