Annual Pine Beach Elementary Halloween Parade!

Pine Beach Annual Tree Lighting with Santa Claus - Sunday, December 7th @ 4:30 pm
Fall
2014
Pine Beach Municipal Alliance for Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention Newsletter
Annual Pine Beach Elementary Halloween Parade!
This Halloween, ghouls,
ghosts and many girls
wearing Disney’s Elsa
costumes from the
movie Frozen paraded
up and down the
perimeter of the school
grounds before smiling
parents and grandparents
holding cameraphones to
capture it all.
Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain and continuing alcohol consumption. to 16. The alcohol–dependent youth
Adolescence is the transition between
childhood and adulthood. During this
time, significant changes occur in
the body, including rapid hormonal
alterations and the formation
of new networks in the brain.
Adolescence is also a time of trying
new experiences and activities that
emphasize socializing with peers, and
conforming to peer–group standards.
These new activities may place young
people at particular risk for initiating
Exposing the brain to alcohol during
this period may interrupt key processes
of brain development, possibly leading
to mild cognitive impairment as well
as to further escalation of drinking.
Subtle alcohol–induced adolescent
learning
impairments
could
affect academic and occupational
achievement. In one study, Brown
and colleagues evaluated short–term
memory skills in alcohol–dependent
and nondependent adolescents ages 15
had greater difficulty remembering
words and simple geometric designs
after a 10–minute interval. In this and
similar studies, memory problems were
most common among adolescents in
treatment who had experienced alcohol
withdrawal symptoms. The emergence
of withdrawal symptoms generally
indicates an established pattern of
heavy drinking. Their appearance at
a young age underscores the need for
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displayed alcohol–induced intellectual
and
behavioral
impairment.
Specifically, the hippocampus—a part
of the brain important for learning and
memory—was smaller in alcohol–
dependent study participants than it
was in nondependent participants.
Adolescents who began drinking at an
earlier age had proportionately smaller
hippocampal volumes compared with
those who began later, suggesting that
the differences in size were alcohol
induced.
Alcohol’s Effects continued
early intervention to prevent and treat
underage drinking.
Although the prevalence of high–risk
drinking declines after early adulthood,
alcohol–induced brain damage may
persist. Memory impairment has been
found in adult rats exposed to alcohol
during adolescence. In addition,
sophisticated imaging techniques
revealed structural differences in the
brains of 17–year–old adolescents who
Pine Beach “Connections” is a publication of the Municipal Alliance Against Drugs,
Alcohol, and Tobacco Abuse. lt is funded by a state grand from the DEDR
(Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction) fund, sponsor ads, contributions
from residents, organizations, and the business community.
Barry Wieck
Councilman, Council Liaison
John Sgro
Chief, Pine Beach Police Dept.
Walter Ramsay
Representative, Toms River Board Of Education
Tricia Moran-Tutzauer
Principal, Pine Beach Elementary
James Klass
Teacher Representative, Pine Beach Elementary
Jennifer Maguire
PTO President, Pine Beach Elementary
Kevin Simon
President, Pine Beach Fire Dept.
Francesca Nardo
Public Representative
Judy Carpenter
Public Representative
Tracey Brooks
Public Representative
Charlene Carney
Public Representative
Chuck TeganoPublic Representative
Joanie TeganoPublic Representative
Lynn Hargrove
Public Representative
Lois YuhaszPublic Representative
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Mayor Lawrence Cuneo
Council Members:
Mathew Abatemarco
Robert Budesa
Raymond Newman
Richard Polhemus
Susan Coletti
Barry Wieck
Pine Beach Municipal Alliance:
Thea Kratochvil, Coordinator
Erik Weber, Newsletter Editor
Anita Holland
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2014 Pine Beach Scavenger Hunt
On August 23rd, borough families and children
participated in a fun Municipal Alliance scavenger
hunt at Vista Park, where they sought items both
natural and man-made. Prizes were awarded thank you to all volunteer.
Halloween Dance
Halloween dance was held at the Beachwood Elementary School. This was a free event
open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders from Beachwood and Pine Beach Elementary Schools
and food donations were collected to help the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church food bank that
supplies food for Beachwood and Pine Pine Beach Residents. An amazing time was had
by all. Universal Entertainments provided the music and thank you to our volunteers!
Clifford Comes to Pine Beach Elementary School
Earlier this season, Clifford came to visit the
children of Pine Beach Elementary School
on a special night of
reading and
book
fair
fun. Thank
you
Pine
Beach PTO!
Moore’s Farm Market Dresses
Riverfront Gazebos for Autumn
Special thanks to our friends at Moore’s Farm
Market joining with us at the Municipal Alliance
to get us in the fall spirit with their corn stalks and
trimmings placed on the riverfront shelters this
year!
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Vista Point Now Admiral Farragut Point
Hurray! The new pier and gazebo at the former Admiral
Farragut Academy riverfront area is just about complete,
and to honor that great school’s history and alumni the
mayor and council voted to rename it Admiral Farragut
Point.
Congratulations to new
Boy Scout Troop 114
Eagle Scout Alex King,
who was honored by the mayor,
council, troop leaders, friends
and family at a special council
meeting on October 8th.
PBYC Annual Childrens Halloween Party
The Pine Beach Yacht Club threw open its
doors and arms once again to the
children of the community for a
free, family-friendly Halloween
party with pumpkin decorating,
treats and more! The club
itself was dressed up in spooky
decor, and yacht club members
volunteered to make sure all had
a blast. Thank you, PBYC!
Riverfront Bulkhead Replacement
The massive bulkhead replacement
project is just finishing up along
our eastern riverfront, with a new
synthetic interlocking bulkhead
replacing the old collapsing
wooden one that will soon be
completely filled in and secured
for decades to come!
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Winter
HORSE DRAWN
CARRIAGE RIDES
Sponsored by the Pine Beach Municipal Alliance
Start the holiday season off right! The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance is sponsoring scenic horse drawn
carriage rides on Friday, December 19th. Reservations start at 5:00 pm. The cost is $20.00 for adults
and $15.00 for children under 12 years old, prepaid in advance. Boarding will be at The Pine Beach
Chapel, located at the corner of Hunting Ave. and Hillside Ave. Registration will be on a first come
basis and the deadline is Friday, December 5th. The demand for the event is high so please register early
to avoid it being sold out. Bring the family out to see the beautiful holiday lights through Pine Beach
plus come inside and warm up with holiday treats, a cup of hot chocolate and visit with Santa.
Please submit payment and reservations to: Pine Beach Municipal Alliance, PO Box 425, Pine Beach,
NJ 08741. Unfortunately due to the amount of people the carriage can hold, only pre-registered riders
will be allowed the night of the ride.
WINTER HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
Name: ..................................................................
Address: ...............................................................
Phone Number: ....................................................
Amount of people attending:
Adults: ....................Children: ......................
Time Requested:
1st Choice: .......................
2nd Choice: .......................
3rd Choice: .......................
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Times available are in half hour increments
5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30.
Please choose three different times. We will
do everything we can to accommodate your
first choice, however it will not always be
possible. You will be called in advanced with
your boarding time.
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Pine Beach Elementary School
Fire Prevention Program
On Friday October 10, 2014,
volunteers with the Pine Beach
Fire Company visited elementary
school students here during the
Raymond Newman and John
Lightbody explained about all
the equipment on the fire truck.
The students were also allowed
to step up and sit down inside
the cab of the fire truck as well
as ask questions. The other fire
company members not pictured
who were also helping that day
were Thomas Haskell, Kevin
Simon, Mark and Gina Duers,
Ryan Duers, and Kristen Johnson.
Sponsored by the Pine Beach
Elementary School PTO and the
Pine Beach Municipal Alliance
Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
When:
Friday, February 27, 2015,
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where:
The Ramada Inn, 2373 Rt 9.
North, Toms River, NJ
annual Fire Prevention Week to
discuss fire safety in their home
and to see all the equipment on
the fire truck.
Pictured below are one of the
classes learning about the fire
truck. Fire Company members
Tickets:
$35 per ticket includes a sit
down dinner and a packet of
raffle tickets
New Fund Raising Event
Santa will be visiting Pine
Beach with the Pine Beach Vol.
Fire Company on Saturday
December 13, 2014 after dusk.
Beat the Winter
Blues at our
2nd Annual
Gift Auction!
The Pine Beach Vol. Fire Company is
teaming up with Turnkey Enterprises
in collecting used clothing. The bin or
shed as pictured above will be on our
property in a few weeks. All money
collected from clothing donation will go
towards the fire company. Please help
us with our continuing fund raising.
Make sure you mark your calendars.
Tickets on sale now at Borough
Hall or though the Pine Beach
PTO. If you have any questions,
wish to purchase tickets or make a
donation to a great cause, please call
Jennifer Maguire, PTO President
at 732-232-2548 (she can also be
reached through email at jmaguireptovp@gmail.com) or Pine Beach
Borough Hall at 732-349-6425.
Seating is limited so don’t miss out
on the fun!
Submitted by Kevin D. Simon President, Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Beachwood Volunteer First Aid Squad
FALL 2014 DONATION
VOUCHER
FALL 2014 DONATION
VOUCHER
Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.
Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.
NAME___________________________
ADDRESS________________________
DONATION__________
NAME___________________________
ADDRESS________________________
DONATION__________
Please Mail to:
P.O. Box 386, Pine Beach, N.J. 08741
Please Mail to:
4 Beachwood Boulevard, Beachwood, N.J. 08722
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