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Hero medic receives second Silver Star for actions in Vietnam

ietnam War combat Army medic and Monmouth County resident Bart Fabian has been presented with his second Silver Star medal for actions he took on April 13, 1969. The medal was recently presented to Fabian by U.S Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). Fabian was a resident of Freehold Township from 1990 to 2019, before he moved to Aberdeen Township. This is the second Silver Star awarded to Fabian. He received his first Silver Star for his heroism during an ambush by the North Vietnamese on Jan. 11, 1969, according to a press release from Smith’s office. Fabian had previously been awarded two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. “Bart ‘Doc’ Fabian is a hero for all ages, earning the Silver Star not once, but twice. He routinely went above and beyond the call, protecting injured soldiers who were under attack,” Smith said. “Mr. Fabian’s actions on April 13, 1969, which account for the second Silver Star, are truly courageous, heroic and the mark of a natural leader.” Smith added, “How does a man under gunfire find that kind of grit to do something absolutely astonishing? We are talking about a man who put his own life at risk, repeatedly, to defend injured soldiers who were being targeted by the enemy. “The record shows he saved 10 U.S. soldiers and stopped two enemy soldiers who were trying to kill wounded GIs. In an era when people admire fictional superheroes and Hollywood stars portraying heroes, Doc Fabian is a genuine uncontested hero.” After more than two years of Smith working with the Army, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy ordered Fabian to be recognized “For gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States” while serving in his outfit, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, II Field Force Vietnam. Recounting that April day, Fabian said the battle raged on for 90 minutes. He lost six from his troop, including one of his closest buddies, and 19 in total, including the other medic. “We got beat up pretty bad that day,”

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Vietnam War combat Army medic and Monmouth County resident Bart Fabian, right, is presented with his second Silver Star medal by Congressman Chris Smith. The medal honors Fabian for actions he took in combat on April 13, 1969.

Fabian said. “It was a bad day for the good guys.” The day after the battle, Fabian’s commander said he would be recommended for the Silver Star, but it never came, according to the press release. “I decided to forget about it,” Fabian said. “I didn’t want to promote myself. It was a bad day. The next day we were right back in it.” That changed in 2018 at a reunion with fellow veterans who urged him to seek the medal, according to the press release. A family member contacted Smith and asked the congressman to help look into the matter. Smith helped coordinate eye-

witness statements from Sgt. John J. Sorich III, Sgt. Joseph L. Coopet Jr. and Lt. Col. Richard A. Belcher, according to the press release. The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in the U.S. Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. The required gallantry must have been performed with marked distinction, according to the press release. Members of the awards board unanimously recommended approval, with some making handwritten notations of Fabian’s

actions. Wrote Lt. Gen. John W. Woodmansee Jr., who also saw combat in Vietnam, ” ‘Doc’ Fabian joins the illustrious list of medics who risk their lives saving others. … The award of the Silver Star is certainly deserved. … On 13 April 1969 he saved numerous lives in the middle of a battle … an incredible display of courage and competence. When we sing the National Anthem, we are singing about those ‘Doc’ Fabians in our ranks.” Brig. Gen John W. Nicholson (ret.) said, “He treated more than 10 wounded

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Explore the wilds of the Jersey shore during the summer

or most folks, globe-trotting vacations and cross-country road trips are out this year due to travel restrictions and quarantines. Instead, “staycations” within the Garden State seem to be the new fad. If you haven’t explored New Jersey from top to bottom, now’s the time to discover the treasures of this small, but diverse state. Have you really seen the Jersey shore? Of course, every self-respecting New Jerseyan knows about the state’s 130 miles of ocean beaches stretching from Sandy Hook to Cape May, and probably has a favorite spot for swimming and catching rays. But most haven’t ventured into the shore’s quiet places – maritime forests, marshes, wetlands and bays – where nature reigns. Natural land at the highly developed Jersey shore is rare, which makes those locations all the more important for birds, wildlife and native plants, and all the more special for human visitors. Starting in the north, check out these special spots. I bet you will be surprised. Some bayside locations are notorious for biting flies in summer, so it’s best to pick a cooler day with a northwest breeze for those visits. • Mount Mitchill – Did you know New Jersey is home to the highest point on the Atlantic coast south of Maine? At 266 feet, this rocky overlook in Atlantic Highlands is the highest natural elevation along the coast between Maine and Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy the stunning views of Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Bay, Raritan Bay and the New York skyline. Named for Samuel Mitchill, an 18th and 19th century physician and naturalist,

Mount Mitchill was preserved in 1973 due nant of the barrier island ecosystem that the efforts of a local citizens group to pro- once existed along much of the coast. tect the site from development. Most people know the park for its sandy • Sandy Hook – Some of the country’s beaches, but there’s plenty more on the otholdest American holly trees can be found in er side to interest nature lovers. The park’s Sandy Hook’s nearly 300-acre holly forest. 3,000 acres include outstanding examples Head for the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway of primary dunes, thickets, freshwater wetNational Recreation Area and hop on the lands, maritime forest and tidal marshes. multi-use trail. The park is home to the state’s largest Check with the rangers to see if you osprey colony and visiting birds include can join a guided walk on the restricted peregrine falcons, wading birds, shoretrail through the holly forest. While you birds, waterfowl and migrating songbirds. are at Sandy Hook, see the lighthouse, the More than 400 plants have been identified, keeper’s cottage and the historic buildings including New Jersey’s largest patches of at Fort Hancock. beach heather. • Navesink River – Not The best way to expefar from Sandy Hook and rience the area where the GUEST COLUMN salt marsh Mount Mitchill are Hartmeets the bay is • shorne Woods Park and by kayak. Paddle through Huber Woods Park, two the “no wake” zone where MICHELE S. BYERS Monmouth County parks motorized crafts are not located along the Navesink allowed to see breeding River, near the ocean. birds, diamondback terrapins, sandpipers, Popular with hikers, bikers and outdoor herons and more. enthusiasts, these hilly parks offer scenic • Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – This views and challenging trails and great park is directly across the Barnegat Inlet birdwatching. Who says the Jersey shore from Island Beach State Park and is home is flat? to the famous “Old Barney” lighthouse and • William deCamp Wildlife Trail – a rock jetty jutting into the ocean. It is also Named for the late conservationist who worth checking out the state’s recent dune fought to save land along Barnegat Bay, habitat restoration and new trails. this 2.5-mile lightly trafficked out-and• The “Road to Nowhere” – This is the back trail is in Brick Township near the local name for Stafford Avenue in ManaMantoloking Bridge. hawkin, which crosses through the state’s This northernmost section of the Edwin Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area, B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge of- a large expanse of forests, salt marshes, fers a scenic walk through a marsh to the and transitional coastal habitats. western side of Barnegat Bay, and is best Appropriately, the “Road to Nowhere” on a breezy day. ends at the “Bridge to Nowhere,” an aban• Island Beach State Park – This nar- doned and partly demolished wooden row barrier island stretches for 10 miles structure that once crossed a Cedar Creek between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat tributary. From the end of the road, you Bay and is the state’s last significant rem- have an incredible view of marshes stretch-

ing as far as the eye can see. • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge – This enormous refuge is known as a birders’ paradise for good reason: its location in one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most active flight paths makes it an important stopover in seasonal bird migration. But you don’t have to be an expert birder to appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The 8-mile auto loop through the main section of this 47,000-acre refuge in Oceanville, Atlantic County, is one of the prettiest drives in New Jersey, with views of maritime forests and seemingly endless marshland. There are many places to pull off the road for a closer view, so bring binoculars. • Wetlands Institute – To learn why it’s important to preserve brackish marshes – those with a mix of salt and fresh water – drop by the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. There are plenty of observation opportunities from the boardwalk over the marsh; treat yourself to an eco-tour of the marshes and back bays aboard The Skimmer, the Institute’s pontoon boat. • Cape May – A visit to the Cape May peninsula is a must for birders and nature lovers. The peninsula has extensive preserved lands, including Cape May Point State Park and the adjacent South Cape May Meadows, a Nature Conservancy preserve. There is an impressive trail system with great wildlife viewing, natural beaches and the Cape May lighthouse. Around the corner is Sunset Beach, where you can watch the sun drop over the waters of the Delaware Bay.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills.

Volunteers needed to support victims of domestic violence Domestic violence does not stop during times of crisis. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many victims, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them, according to a press release from 180 Turning Lives Around.

For 44 years, 180, a private, nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, has provided confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers at police headquarters throughout Monmouth County, according to the press release.

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taining a Temporary Restraining Order, according to the press release. The free, confidential service of the DVRT program is available for victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day, seven days a week at police departments located

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KEEP GETTING ORTHOPEDIC CARE

STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important. That’s why we’ve made it safer to return for treatment for painful arthritic joints and get back to an active life. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/GetOrthopedicCareNow.

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CBA moves forward with plan to fully reopen in September

tudents who attend Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will be in school five days a week beginning in September, according to a plan released by the private school. According to a press release, “Taking CBA’s Lasallian mission and approach to education into account, the administration will be moving forward with this plan, understanding that conditions could change in the coming weeks and months. The academy used an end-of-year parent survey as well as a faculty committee to aid in its plans to reopen.” Under the plan put forth by CBA, all students would have been required to wear a mask when they were not able to maintain 6 feet of social distance. However, on Aug. 3, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that students will have to wear at all times when they are in school. Desks at CBA will be placed at least 3 feet apart as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to the press release from the school.

Students will remain 6 feet apart during lunch periods, which will be spread out in different locations on campus. There will be a number of additional safety modifications put in place, such as daily health screenings, the elimination of homeroom and locker usage, and plexiglass. The academy has invested in bipolar ionization, which is an air purification system installed in every heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit that deactivates harmful substances like bacteria, mold, allergens and viruses, according to the press release. The administration has developed a plan in the event that students and teachers must return to full-time virtual learning. CBA will accommodate students who choose to learn virtually for some time, according to the press release. Student orientation days have been planned for sophomores and juniors on Sept. 9 and for freshmen and seniors on Sept. 10. The first full day of classes will be on Sept. 11.

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in Monmouth County. Community members are invited to join 180’s mission. The mandatory 40hour training course for new volunteer victim advocates will be conducted by 180 staff remotely via Zoom from Oct. 6-29, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9:30 p.m. Training will be provided free to successful applicants, according to the press release. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. Bilingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. For an application or additional information, contact Tina Morgan at tinam@180nj.org or 732-264-4360, ext. 4272. Individuals are asked to mention their town of residence. Read Digital Issues Online Newspaper Media Group is offering a new way for readers to access their news each week. Visit www.centraljersey.com, go to the “Papers” tab and scroll to the bottom to “Read Digital Issues Online.” Outside of the breaking news and updates we post each day on the website, you'll be able to “flip through” each week’s newspapers in their actual format. It’s the next best thing to holding your newspaper in your hands!

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Trinity Hall students are back to school this fall

rinity Hall, an independent, all-girls college preparatory school located in Tinton Falls, is prepared to welcome students back to campus this fall. Eight years ago, the school opened with 30 ninthgrade students, and will welcome more than 300 students in grades 9-12 for the 2020-21 school year. With a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot building, small class sizes and significant investment in student security and technology, Trinity Hall is ready to meet the unique demands of Fall 2020. Student-athletes have begun practicing with their teams on campus and eagerly await the beginning of competition.

The Monarchs look to continue their strong performance after winning the NJSIAA ShopRite Cup for the second consecutive year. The arts team will welcome the school’s newest students with a Theatre Arts Bootcamp in August. Students are required to take arts classes as part of the school curriculum, and this workshop prepares incoming ninth graders for the challenges of improvisation and music appreciation. Interested students and their families are encouraged to attend an open house event this fall. “While our open houses will be virtual this year, we are confident our attendees will get a thorough under-

standing of what it means to be a Trinity Hall student,” said Theresa Kiernan, director of advancement and admissions. “This fall we are redefining ‘more’ – and we can’t wait to share it with our visitors.” Open houses are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 4. Trinity Hall, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), is an independent all-girls college preparatory high school, educating and empowering young women in the Catholic tradition. Trinity Hall’s core values of leadership, respect, perseverance and faith are foundational to their mission and work as educators. For more information, visit www.trinityhallnj.org.

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• The fall issue of the Monmouth County Park System’s Parks & Programs Guide contains a complete listing of upcoming arts and crafts, nature, recreation and sports

programs planned for September, October and November. Copies of the fall issue will be available at most county parks and online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com

beginning Aug. 14. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 19. Registration is available online 24/7; by phone (732-842-4000, ext. 1) or by mail using the registration form

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JAR of Hope will rafﬂe off iconic American sports car

JAR of Hope Foundation and All American Ford, Old Bridge, are raffling off a 2020 Mustang “Premium” convertible as a fundraiser for the foundation. The $41,865 sports car can be won by purchasing a $100 raffle ticket, according to a press release from the foundation. JAR of Hope raises funds to research a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a very rare, muscle-wasting disease with which children are born (1 in every 3,500 live births, mostly boys), according to the press release. JAR of Hope was started by Jim and Karen Raffone in 2013 after their then-4-year-old son James was diagnosed

with Duchenne. There is no cure for the disease, but when doctors told the Raffones to “just take him home and love him,” they decided to find one. So they started a foundation to give these children a chance to become adults, according to the press release. All American Ford is sponsoring a special raffle to raise funds for that cure. The prize is a special Mustang called a ” ’69,” honoring one of the brand’s most memorable models. Raffle tickets cost $100 each. All taxes and fees on the vehicle will be paid by JAR of Hope, according to the press release.

DRAFTING YOUR OWN WILL

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I recently saw a question on a social media service. The person was asking if anyone knew a good estate planning attorney and what the cost of a Will should be. One of the people responding said that she had used an on-line, do-it-yourself Will service. She did not provide the cost of her do-it-yourself Will, but my guess would be that the cost was somewhere between $100 and $300. So, what are my thoughts, you might be asking. (You probably weren’t asking that question until I posed the scenario, but I thought I’d answer the questions anyway.) A good, local estate planning attorney, in my humble opinion, is me. I have drafted tens of thousands of last wills and testaments, advanced health care directives, and financial powers of attorney over the course of my twenty years of concentrating my practice in the field of elder law. I have reviewed thousands of these documents that other attorneys have drafted, so I have a point of comparison. In the course of my long, concentrated career, I have never seen a Will, health care directive, or power of attorney, I have never seen one of these basic estate planning documents that another attorney drafted that made me think, Oh, boy, have I been doing it wrong for the past twenty years. Over the course of my career, I have seen sections in other attorneys’ documents that I have incorporated into my documents because I believed the sections to be helpful to my clients. But never have I thought on whole that another attorney’s documents were substantially better than mine. On the other hand, I have seen numerous instances of attorneys who have drafted estate planning documents that range from inadequate to meet the client’s needs to just plain problematic. Now, I don’t think I’m the only good estate planning attorney in the area. There are a number of very good attorneys. So, what should you look for in an attorney who will draft your estate planning documents? First, you should look for an attorney. The do-it-yourself Will companies that advertise on television and the radio are not attorneys. I just heard a radio commercial from what of these companies and the spokesperson literally said “We are not attorneys.” When you use one of those services, make no mistake about it, you are drafting your own Will. A “company” is not a lawyer and cannot legally practice law. A lawyer is an individual who is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. A company is not a lawyer because a company cannot be licensed to practice law. Do I think you should draft your own Will? I think you can. I also think you can operate on yourself. I think you can be an electrician around your house. I think you can be your own car mechanic. Do I think you should do any of these tasks if you have no knowledge as to what you are doing, no, I don’t. But you are certainly free to do any of these things on yourself or your property if you want to. The problem with drafting your own Will or your own health care directive or your own financial is, you won’t know if the documents have an issue until it’s too late. Your executor won’t be acting on your Will until after you die. It’s too late for you to fix it at that time. Your power of attorney agent won’t be using your power of attorney until after your mental incapacitated. It’s too late to fix then as you have to have mental capacity to draft a new power of attorney. I think you should use an estate planning attorney who concentrates his/her practice in the area of estate planning, for instance, a certified elder law attorney or an attorney who through the associations to which he/she belongs demonstrates a concentration in the area of estate planning. How much should estate planning documents cost? For an estate planning package (Will, living will, power of attorney), I charge about $600 for a single client and about $850 for a couple. Some of the attorneys who concentrate their practices in estate planning charge anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000. I think my documents are just as good. Mr. Callinan is a certified elder law attorney (as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, accredited by the American Bar Association) with offices located in Middletown. There are over 85,650 licensed attorneys in New Jersey and fewer than 60 are Certified Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Callinan can be reached at 732-706-8008 or www.eldercarelawyer.com. *Award not approved by NJ Supreme Court. See http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selectionprocess.html for selection methodology.

“This, to me, is the ultimate Mustang,” said Jason Savino, digital operations director at All American Auto Group, “in the classic, original Mustang style. And for only $100, you can drive it home on the night the winner is picked.” “We would like everyone who enters to have a chance,” Jim Raffone said, “because we would like to show our appreciation for the people in central New Jersey who have supported our cause – to save these children. So we are going to stop the raffle after 1,000 entries.” To purchase a raffle ticket, call Jim Raffone at 732-620-6868.

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Middletown Township Public Schools create six-phase reopening plan By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN – Middletown Township Public Schools will be operating under a six-phase plan when the 2020-21 academic year begins in September. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual) education at their homes. Several weeks ago, Murphy directed school administrators to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a plan to reopen schools in September in a manner that best fits a district’s local needs. Murphy later directed school district administrators to provide an all-remote educational option for parents who do not want to send their children into a school. Superintendent of Schools William O. George described the plan and said Phase I will start in the first week of September with teachers attending professional development courses. Phase II will begin the following week and will center around teachers conducting re-entry meetings with their students either in-person or virtually. Administrators said the purpose of the meetings will be for teachers to connect with each student and discuss the child’s academic and emotional needs. The first day of school on Sept. 14 will begin Phase III. “Everything we do is based on the guidelines that have been handed down by

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soldiers and recovered them and their KIA buddies. He voluntarily performed these heroic and life-saving actions while 19 fellow U.S. soldiers were killed in the same action. … His bravery was fearless, determined and voluntary, despite desperate

the New Jersey Board of Education and the governor,” George said. “We are doing the best we can to provide our students with five days of learning instruction.” George said administrators sent a survey to staff members, parents and students to obtain input regarding the reopening plan. Administrators will send out another survey to determine how many parents will select the all-remote education option and how many parents will select the hybrid model of in-person and remote learning for their children. Students will be divided into two groups based on their last name (Group A – last names A-K and Group B – last names L-Z). Group A will attend in-person classes on Monday and Tuesday, while Group B will have in-person instruction on Thursday and Friday. In-person instruction will be four hours each day. Grab-and-go meals will be available for students when they are in school and the district will make sure that students who require a reduced price lunch or a free lunch will have those services available to them, George said. Wednesday will be a remote learning day for all students. Students will have online instruction on the other two days of the week when they are not receiving inperson instruction. Teachers will be required to be in school all five days of the week, George said. The school district will provide in-person instruction all five days for English as a Second Language students and for students

who require special education services. George said because class sizes are expected to be small, the district can follow social distancing guidelines and provide those students with the in-person instruction resources they need to learn. Switching to online learning during the spring when schools closed was a smooth transition for Middletown, the superintendent said. All of the schools in the district earned a silver level certification from the Future Ready Schools New Jersey Certification Program in 2018. The program is part of the New Jersey Department of Education and is designed to provide students with the digital tools they need to succeed with online learning. Innovative learning is a primary part of the district’s curriculum, George said, and Middletown has continued to find ways to help students learn through different forms of technology and digital learning. Middletown is a Google-based learning district, using platforms such as Google Meet, Google Hangouts and Google Classroom for online learning. In addition to those digital learning tools, George said administrators are planning to use other platforms such as Zoom and Flipgrid moving forward because of the success some teachers and students had with those platforms during the spring. “Our students are prepared for a virtual learning model,” George said. “We have multiple forms of data for each grade level and use it to put rigorous learning models in place to help our students be successful.” All students will have access to an elec-

tronic device. He said administrators made sure each student had a laptop device of some sort before they started learning remotely in March. George said the district purchased personal hotspots to make sure every student had internet access. Students and staff members will be required to wear a face mask at all times when inside a building. If students ride a bus to school, they must wear a face mask. The district will not provide any type of health screening for students before the children enter a school. George said it is up to parents to make certain their children are well enough to attend school. “If students are sick, they need to stay home,” he said. If Phase III proceeds without any issues, the plan states the district will start Phase IV around Oct. 12, with class sizes increasing and the number of hours of inperson classes being extended. In-person classes will be extended to four days a week with parents having the option for their children to attend on all four days or to continue attending school two days a week. Phase V will follow the same format with students who have been receiving only online instruction having the choice to return for in-person classes. The final phase of the plan, if the state eases social distancing guidelines, will allow all students to have the choice to attend school in-person five days a week. The goal date for Phase VI is around Dec. 14, according to the reopening plan.

odds … I highly recommend approval of this award.” Lt. Gen. Thomas Griffin determined that Fabian’s “actions on 13 April 1969 absolutely meet the standard for this award … His repeated exposure to enemy fire while rescuing his fellow soldiers – and engaging the enemy over a long period of time – are well above the call of duty. I wholeheartedly recommended approval!” Maj. Gen. Leroy Newton Suddath Jr.

(ret.) said, “This is the best documentation I have ever seen.” “Perhaps we are not finished honoring the life and heroic acts of Doc Fabian,” Smith said, noting that several of the general officers who reviewed and approved the Silver Star for the April 13, 1969 ac-

tion believed he might be entitled to an even higher medal. “Two of the general officers suggested he might be deserving of the Distinguished Service Cross. Without a doubt, his actions were extraordinary heroism,” the congressman said.

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Matawan-Aberdeen superintendent outlines school reopening plan from various stakeholders, including parent and teacher surveys, the state Department of Education, the state Department of Superintendent of Schools Joseph G. Health and our governor’s daily briefings, Majka has detailed the Matawan-Aberdeen and from the ongoing feedback from memRegional School District’s plan to reopen bers of our district reopening committees, schools for the 2020-21 academic year. we have developed a hybrid model as part New Jersey’s schools were ordered to of our district reopening plan in Septemclose in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy ber.” at the start of the 2020 coronavirus panHe noted the plan is subject to change. demic. For the remainder of the school “We will split our school populations year, students received a remote (virtual) into Group A and Group B. Group A will education at their homes. attend school on Monday and Tuesday and Several weeks ago, Murphy directed Group B will attend school on Thursday school administrators to develop, in col- and Friday. On Wednesday, all students laboration with community stakeholders, a will be home and engaged in virtual inplan to reopen schools in September in a struction, with the exception of our spemanner that best fits a district’s local needs. cialized populations,” the superintendent Murphy later said an all-remote option said. must be provided for parents who do not Students whose last name begins with want to send their children into a school. A-K will be assigned to Group A. Students “We recognize the COVID-19 pandem- whose last name begins with L-Z will be ic has impacted every aspect of our lives assigned to Group B. and appreciate (parents’) continued flexi“As a district, we recognize the unique bility and understanding,” Majka said. “As learning needs of our specialized populawe look to the future and plan for students tions, therefore, there are some exceptions to return to in-person instruction, we must to the hybrid cohort schedule,” Majka said. recognize and prepare for how this pan- “The district will be providing full-day, indemic will change the way students learn.” person instruction and services five days Majka said that “after referencing the per week for students in special education (state reopening plan), collaborating with self-contained classrooms and identified district leaders and colleagues across the students receiving English as a Second state, incorporating input and feedback Language.” By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

He said parents may select an all-remote educational option for their children. “Students participating in the district’s full-time remote learning option will be afforded the same quality and scope of instruction and other educational services as any other student otherwise participating in district programs. “This includes, for example, access to standards-based instruction of the same quality and rigor as that afforded all other students of the district, access to the requisite educational technology, and the provision of special education and related services to the greatest extent possible. “The district has established a protocol for students to transition from full-time remote learning back to a combination of inperson and remote instruction. Any student who begins the year with full-time remote instruction will have the opportunity to transition back to the in-person and remote model at the beginning of the next marking period,” Majka said. Face coverings will be required to be worn by all staff members and students at all times. Students are expected to come to school with a face covering. Transportation will be provided to students. Face coverings must be worn by students on the bus at all times, including entering and exiting the vehicle, and at the bus stop.

“Parents will have the opportunity to waive (district-provided) transportation and the district will make accommodations at our schools to allow for a large number of caregiver drop-off and pick-up of students,” Majka said. For pre-kindergarten, the superintendent said administrators are committed to providing high quality instruction to the greatest extent possible and he said those children will attend school five days a week. “We are exploring the ability to provide in-person instruction to our tuition-based preschool students, however, given the requirements of class size and social distancing, the district will be determining if offering a program for tuition-based students is feasible,” Majka said. Parent Q&A sessions regarding the reopening of schools have been scheduled for Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave, Aberdeen. For more information, call 732705-4000. “We will open seating (on those dates) for the first 90 people who confirm their attendance. We will live-stream the sessions to allow all community members to join remotely. We have been in this together from the start, we remain strong together, and we will continue to find our way together,” Majka said.

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All Regular Business Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, except as indicated. All Committee of the Whole Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time. Meetings will be held at the Indian Hill School, 735 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 The public will be admitted to meetings to the extent this can be done in accordance with the requirements of applicable Executive Orders for indoor meetings. This may require limiting the amount of the public who can attend in person, on a first-come first-admitted basis. Due to the current State of Emergency, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b) and the provisions of P.L. 2020, c.11, as well as guidance from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, the Holmdel Board of Education will also make attendance at its meetings available to Board members and the public by remote means. Details for accessing the remote meetings will be posted on the District website. Day of Week Wednesday

Date August 12, 2020

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August 19, 2020

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August 26, 2020

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Immediately preceding each Regular Business Meeting, the Board will have an Executive Session at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time, to discuss matters exempt from public discussion by law including, but not limited to student matters, contract matters, personnel matters, negotiations and/or litigation. Unforeseen circumstances may force the rescheduling of these meetings. In such case, notice will be given as provided in the Open Public Meetings Act. Independent 8/12/2020 Fee: $73.80 Affidavit: $20.00

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â&#x20AC;˘ Additioďż˝s â&#x20AC;˘ Attics 10% â&#x20AC;˘ Basemeďż˝ts OFF â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms Any JOB â&#x20AC;˘ Carpets Booked Bďż˝ 8/31/20 â&#x20AC;˘ Carpeďż˝trďż˝ Miďż˝. $300 â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic Tile â&#x20AC;˘ Couďż˝ter Tops â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Dormers â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetrock â&#x20AC;˘ Flooriďż˝g (we are dustless)

NM-00436920

V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience New Construction Additionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!

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HARDWOOD SPECIALIST â&#x20AC;˘ NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST

Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000

NM-00436976

NM-00436349

732-238-1049

Fully Insured

Handypersons

WITH THIS AD Exp. 8/21/20

732-900-6087

www.keďż˝floorshic.com

CERTIFIED

Commercial & Residential

Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing

Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng

No Job Too Small or Big!

Veteran Discounts Available

732-579-2490

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Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded & Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Lic. # 15903

AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement, LLC

Quality Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service

Call for free estimate

muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300

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Home Improvements

Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs

NM-00436977

Building Remodeling

August 12, 2020A

732-952-5131

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500

â&#x20AC;˘ Additions â&#x20AC;˘ Attics â&#x20AC;˘ Basements â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic Tile â&#x20AC;˘ Counter Tops â&#x20AC;˘ Decks Over 30 years â&#x20AC;˘ Doors Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Dormers â&#x20AC;˘ Dry Wall â&#x20AC;˘ Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters

â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood Floors â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Laminate Floors â&#x20AC;˘ Moldings â&#x20AC;˘ Odd Jobs â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ RooďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Sheds â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Wallpaper â&#x20AC;˘ Windows

ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Owner-Operated

732-613-1115 973-818-0880

(OfďŹ ce) (Cell) NM-00435918

www.buildwithasjr.com

Home Improvements

CHRISTIANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME IMPROVEMENTS No Job Too Small

PAINTING * DECK REPAIRS DRIVEWAYS * SEAL COATING ALL TYPES OF ROOFING MASONRY * CHIMNEYS * POWERWASHING Free Est./Ins., Senior & Veteran Discounts Quality Service * Quick Response NM-00436170

Call 732-429-4919

August 12, 2020

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Home Improvements

Lawn Care

Landscaping

Lawn Care

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â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing Siding - Windows

Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only

24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE

Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ 35 Years Experience NM-00435143

732-572-2678

Lawn Care

Landscaping

G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC

Landscape Restoration Experts

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilization Program â&#x20AC;˘ De-Thatching & Seeding â&#x20AC;˘ Re-Sodding lawn â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming & Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Pavers

Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C.

DAVID J. GUDZAK NM-00436509

732-257-5973

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL: 732-358-5200

$100 OFF Any Service of

$200 OFF Any Service of

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 7/31/20

$499 or more

NM-00435147

Spring Clean-Ups

Landscaping

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Specializing in

â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling

$999 or more

** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY

732-257-1170

www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com

OWNER OPERATED

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

D&S

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING INC.

Paver Walkways Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways Snow Plowing

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387

www.dslandscapinginc.com

NM-00435149

Lawn Care

NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A

â&#x20AC;˘ Design & Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Upgrades & Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Plant Warranty â&#x20AC;˘ Hardscape/Outdoor Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Interlocking Pavers NJ LIC# 13VH07629700

WWW.PRIMECUTLANDSCAPING.COM CertiďŹ ed Paver Installer

Lawn Care

Landscaping

TREE SERVICE

â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Lots Cleared FIREWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ&#x20AC;?

732-548-1653

Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

Since 1988

â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways/Patios/Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘ Seed â&#x20AC;˘ Sod â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Pavers Clean & Seal â&#x20AC;˘ Spring/Fall Clean-Ups FULL COLOR â&#x20AC;˘ Debris Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Mulch COMPUTER IMAGING â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Care â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizer â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Control

732-287-5205

Landscaping

UNITED

FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN

NM-00437050

Masonry/Paving

Residential/Commercial/Municipal

Tree Service, Inc.

(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

CALL NICK

FREE ESTIMATES

C.H.E.A.P.

NM-00435148

â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer

CLEAN-UPS

INDEPENDENT 17

NM-00435371

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE

EXPERT

LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC

LANDSCAPING â&#x20AC;˘ TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL â&#x20AC;˘ SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY

Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!

POLISH

MASON

All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com

FULLY INSURED

24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN

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Masonry/Paving

Painting/Wallpapering

Plumbing

ART MOHR PAINTING

plumbing & heating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honest, Neat and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;?

732-983-1520

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011

NM-00435151

Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services

Masonry/Paving

Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

Power Washing

Serving all of New Jersey since 1998

CELL # 732-810-9511

FREEHOLD Â?Â? Â?Â Â Â&#x192;Â Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2026;Â Â Â? Â Â Â&#x20AC; Â?Â&#x201A;Â? Â&#x2020;Â Â? Â? Â&#x20AC; Â&#x20AC;Â? NM-00436429

Please visit our website or call for more info.

Painting/Wallpapering

Glenn Kauneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

NM-00436520

Quality Work â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Wallpaper Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

3rd Generation

PAINTING

â&#x20AC;˘ All Phases Of Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Moulding Installation â&#x20AC;˘No Job Too Small

When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

(732) 534-0548

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ References â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured NM-00431741

Lic#13VH06178600

Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured SPECIALIZING IN â&#x20AC;˘ Houses â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Fences â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete â&#x20AC;˘ Brick Pavers â&#x20AC;˘ Pool Areas â&#x20AC;˘ Deck Staining Alsoâ&#x20AC;˘ Polymetric Sanding

Plumbing

David J. McConnell 732-257-6254

732.619.6829

Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Heating Home Improvements

NM-00437000

P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock

No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843

#13VH04604300

NM-00436330

NM-00436972

Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots

FREE ESTIMATES

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August 12, 2020

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20 INDEPENDENT

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The Chelsea at Manalapan p p presents

new jersey MONUMENTS MEMORIALS AND OTHER COOL PLACES

A ZOOM presentation by NJ historian & humorist Paul White

Tuesday, August 18th 2-3 PM RSVP by Aug. 16th to 732-641-4027 for ZOOM login info.

ASSISTED LIVING â&#x20AC;¢ MEMORY CARE â&#x20AC;¢ RESPITE STAYS

445 RT. 9 SOUTH | MANALAPAN, NJ 07726 CHELSEAFORYOU.COM NM-00436834

August 12, 2020