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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Kauffman Farm Market co-owner Debbie Kauffman holds up a fresh bag of spinach at the end of the day of the most recent Howell Farmers Market held in front of the Howell Township Municipal Building on Route 9. By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Fresh air, sunny skies and a bit of a breeze made for a perfect Sunday afternoon for the second weekend in a row for the Township’s Farmers Market. The market is overseen by a town organization and in cooperation with the Township, its Environmental Commission and its Green team members. It re-
turned on May 31 and is continuing through the summer into the fall each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Several groups and people made this all happen and it is going well. We are looking for more vendors to be a part of it,” said Joan Osborne, who heads the township’s Environmental Commission and is also the presi-
dent of the organization overseeing the market. It also has another benefit for the township in that having a homegrown farmers market featuring Jersey Fresh produce helps toward earning the township state certification for the Sustainable Jersey program. She said the market prov ided veget able and plants and local-
ly grown flowers. “As more produce becomes available during the season we’ll have more items.” “We are providing a nice safe place to shop,” Osborne said sporting her protective mask. While all shoppers had masks, some sported those made by Caryn Wilder and her husband Joe of Caryn’s Custom (Market - See Page 2)
Parents Of Autistic Children Face Challenges Of Pandemic Lockdown By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic have created new challenges for parents who have had to juggle being part-time educators as well. For those parents with children who are au-
tistic, that challenge is even more daunting. “Times are tough for everyone but can be particularly hard for people with autism and parents of children on the spectrum. Parents are serving as teacher, aide, behavioral therapist, occupational ther-
apist, speech therapist and many other roles crucial for their child’s progress and development,” said Donna S. Murray, PhD. She is vice president of clinical programs and head of the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) at Autism Speaks. She
also serves as an adjunct associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital within the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Pediatrics.
She added, “people on the spectrum who live in group homes or fulltime care facilities may be separated from their families, and adults living independently are coping with changes to their work environments and typical sup-
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June 13, 2020
Argument Erupts Over Land Mayor Selling For Open Space
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Calling it personal, Mayor Theresa Berger questioned why Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell called for an appraisal of property that Berger and her husband were planning to sell to the township for open space use. The issue came up during a May 19 council meeting where officials were slated to vote on the purchase of the 13-acre property. The land would be sold to the township for a little over $46,000 according to the deputy mayor. The property would be added to Howell’s open space program and the mayor has had to recuse herself from handling any aspect of the sale. The mayor said the land belonged to her husband’s family estate. She noted at the meeting that her family was not making a profit off the sale of the property and felt it would do the most good in being added to the township’s open space. O’Donnell said that she had been approached by residents who asked her whether a sitting public off icial could profit over the sale of land and if she would bring up the matter at the council meeting as they did not wish to do that themselves. No one can be present at town hall where officials meet for video telecast meetings although a chat feature allows for questions to be e-mailed to the governing body. The deputy mayor noted that the land in question had not been appraised in three years and that it could be worth less the current price or more and told the mayor it was not personal and that depending on what an appraiser said, could provide her a better price. O’Donnell called for a motion to have the appraisal performed. This supported by fellow Republican Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Thomas Russo. Democrat John Bonevich expressed some frustration with the change in plan to vote on the sale but abstained (Property - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 Embroidery & Gifts. “I was donating them to hospitals, EMTs and other emergency workers. I must have donated a thousand of them but then people started to ask me where they could get them and it kind of snowballed from there,” Caryn Wilder said. Her husband, a construction worker, is currently out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions and said, “I traded in my tools for a scissors and have been helping cut out the patterns. Now I work with my wife.” The couple makes unique personalized items for special occasions and their customized masks have served to also advertise their work on those who are wearing them. It wouldn’t be a Farmer’s Market without a produce stand and the Kauffman’s Farm Market based in Howell had that covered with a variety of vegetables, fruits and starter plants. Co-owner Debbie Kauffman was joined by six other workers from her market who were
busy putting out their produce, bagging it for customers and waiting on customers during the day. “It has been pretty consistent and busy.” She had fresh spinach, Spanish and yellow onions and kale among many other items. “We also have rosemary and starter plants. We sold out of all our basil today. We also try to educate the customer if they have questions and to let them know where the products come from,” Kauffman added. Andre deGarmeaux, the vice chairman of the Shade Tree commission said the market has also provided a good location for people to leave off donations of non-perishable food for the local food pantry collection. deGarmeaux noted another food collection being made during the day a short distance away in the parking lot of the township’s Chick-Fil-A parking lot. As the popular fast food restaurant is closed on Sundays that left the area clear for local Boy Scout leaders to use it for those who are donating to their collection program. The food will also be donated locally. “The people are really stepping up and it is wonderful to see. We collected $700 in cash donations in addition to food donations and I’ll be donating it to the Howell Emergency Food Pantry early this week. Their staff is keeping up with all of this as a labor of love. They are really making a difference,” he added. Shake Shack and Simply So Frito which are no strangers to farm markets in Ocean and Monmouth counties as well as at special events were among the vendors in food trucks at the market. “We are still looking for vendors. We have 12 or so now but they aren’t always the same vendors. We are happy with the amount of produce we have but more vendors are welcome,” Osborne said.
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Continued From Page 1 on the vote for the appraisal. The mayor could not vote on the issue. Township Attorney Joseph Clark clarified some of the issues of the sale. O’Donnell said “it has not been appraised in the last two years. It could be a more valuable piece of property or a lesser valued piece of property.” The mayor asked the attorney if she could ask a question about the issue but was told by Clark, “probably not with this ordinance.” “That is my motion and request because of the age of the appraisal because the appraisal could be more or less at this point. The property could be more valuable in two years’ time. It is near a railroad and predominantly wet,” O’Donnell said questioning what the current true value of the property is. “We can table it,” Clark said. The mayor asked if that had ever happened with any other open space property application. “Not that I recall but we do regularly update appraisals. I did that for where the homeless camp was located,” Clark said. Bonevich asked O’Donnell “if the name on this were different would you have…” “Yes,” O’Donnell said before he could finish his question. “It is a two-year-old appraisal.” O’Donnell added, “if the property was more would we not be doing our due
diligence to offer a higher amount if it is worth less would we not do due diligence to offer less?” “Don’t we purchase open space for the sake of keeping it open to keep people from building. Who is really building on it anyway?” the mayor added. Bonevich abstained on the motion while the rest of the council voted in support of it. Mayor Berger could not vote on the matter. “It doesn’t affect me,” the mayor said but she added, “I do feel that this is personal and I will say why - because this has been on the table and been here all this time and we’ve talked about this last year. All I am going to say is that I am going to look forward to every new open space project that we follow every guideline.” “As we should,” Councilwoman Richmond said. “I did not want to have to bring this up but I had two people call me who asked why a seated council member is profiting so I feel doing another appraisal may be advantageous to the sale of the property,” O’Donnell said. “With all due respect I’m losing money on this. The property was appraised higher and the decision of my husband’s family was to put it toward open space because that is what we believe in,” Mayor Berger said. “I think this is to your advantage that this be f leshed out,” O’Donnell added. “If you don’t feel that way that’s fine.”
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TRENTON – New Jersey’s Department of Health today issued COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for summ e r yo u t h c a m p s fol low i n g G over nor Mu r phy’s executive order allowing operations beginning July 6. The opening of youth day camps will provide New Jersey families who are in need of childcare services with a viable option in addition to traditional childcare centers. The guidelines provide procedures for camp operators to implement health and safety standards for staff and campers such as screening, hygiene, social distancing and staff /camper ratios. “Summers for our children means being outdoors and engaging in activities with friends, and for many, day camps are an important part of their summer,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “These guidelines will help ensure the health and safety of our children, camp workers and the greater community from the infection and spread of COVID-19.” Execut ive O rder No. 149, sig ned by Governor Mur phy, allows the resumption of childcare services, youth d ay c a m p s a n d o r g a n i z e d s p o r t s . Youth sum mer day camps will be permitted to operate on or after July 6 provided that they develop and implement a COVID Operational Plan that meets the requirements of Executive
Order 149 and the guidelines. All summer youth camps are required to submit the Youth Camp Attestation Form to the Department of Health no later than 24 hours prior to the opening date. Under the guidelines, cloth face coverings for staff and campers shall be worn when social distancing of 6 feet bet ween assig ned g roups can not be maintained. Staff are also encouraged to wear cloth masks while working unless doing so would inhibit the individual’s health; the individual is in extreme heat outdoors; or the individual is in water. Cloth face coverings should not be put on children under age two because of the danger of suffocation. Daily health screening for COVID-19 will be put in place at entry for campers and staff. Both indoor and outdoor camps should ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that groups include the same children each day and that the same staff remain with the same group each day. Mixing between groups should be restricted. Residential and overnight camps are not permitted. In addition, off-site activities, field trips, contact sports and inter-group competitions are prohibited. Youth camps are licensed by the state Health Department, and applications must be completed and submitted at least 14 days prior to the start date of activities.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Dying Of Isolation With reference to the ar ticle in the May 23, 2020 Manchester Times “Manchester Residents May Be Dying Of Fear,” I agree that this may be true. However, it may also be true that they are dying of isolation. Isolation can cause depression and panic attacks, among other things, which may result in chest pains, dizziness and even slurred speech. These people have had their known lives pulled out from under their feet – no clubhouse, no f lea markets, no thrift shops, no expos, no library, no banks, no estate sales or yard sales, and most of all no church!
Also, many don’t have a computer. We read the papers and watch the news but are usually told to go to some website. We don’t have FaceTime or Skype to visit with others. People can waste away when there is virtually no place for them to go but crazy! Many may be there already, but many more might also go there shortly if they do not open up the state and release us from this solitary confi nement. God bless you all and may we be back at our church services soon. Betty Valentine Whiting
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Silence As Trump Tear Gasses Public We watched as tear gas and rubber bullets were used against a peaceful crowd exercisi ng t hei r First Amendment rights to assemble and protest in Lafayette Park across from the White House, the People’s House. This was done to clear a path for the current occupant to stride across the park, wielding a Bible for the sole purpose of having a photo op at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Rather than offering words of wisdom, hope, and healing in the face of our suffering, the President instead sought to drive us further apart, using faith as a weapon. As an American and an Episcopalian I am deeply disturbed. I have attended peaceful protests and marches in that very park and worshiped as an Episcopalian in our nation’s Capital and here at home in New Jersey. Last night we witnessed a stunning betrayal of our Constit ution, an utter lack of presidential leadership, and a corrupt, co-opting of Christianity. Every one of us deserves to feel safe in our communities. The President’s actions will not deter a single looter. They will not contribute to easing the unrest. They do not restore order. T hey do not make us safer. And, of cou r se, he is doi ng nothing to retur n us to the still-u rgent task of fighting the pandemic that is ravaging New Jersey and America; or the task of improving healthcare a nd st re ng t he n i ng ou r communities. As we face this time of deep un rest and cr isis, Re p. Ch r is Sm it h’s silence is deafening. New Jerseyans sent Smith to Washington to support his party when it is right and defy it when it is wrong. I n st e a d , he r ef u se s t o stand up to the President,
Letters To there The Editor weren’t four white even as our constitutional rights are trampled upon, and he has left New Jersey to survive dual tragedies without his leadership. If these injustices were happening in China he would be st andi ng up for the protesters’ human rights, but as our own democratic fabric is shredded he does nothing. Smith and his cowardice do not deserve to represent our community anymore. He won’t speak up and he won’t lead. Send me to Congress and I will. As a United States Foreign Service Officer and diplomat I proudly worked t o a dva nce democ r a cy and human rights overseas. As the Democrat running to represent New Jersey’s 4th District and serve our country again, I will always speak out and fight back when our democratic foundations are threatened. I pray we find our way out of this darkness. I pray our voices and our votes will be heard from sea to shining sea on November 3rd as we stand united for liberty, justice, and equality for all. Stephanie Schmid Little Silver Candidate, 4 th District
Today’s Crisis We are living in a tumultuous time. And, I’m n o t w r it i n g a b o u t t h e pandemic or CV-19, but rather about a time descend i ng i nto lawlessness supported by some through ignorance. What happened to George Floyd was truly hor rendous and should never have occu r red. But, was it racist; white against black? Perhaps, perhaps not. I th i n k it could be argued that some police officers, most of which are honorable people, suffer from an air of super ior it y where they think they are better than ever yone else. It could have been that. After all,
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police officers that were involved in the murder of Mr. Floyd. There was one white, one Hispanic, one Asian and one other black officer involved. What we may be witnessing is likely not about race at all; but, a highly organized attempt by fascists to disrupt our government and take over our way of life using black and some white people as their puppets. When you view videos of bricks being piled up in strategic areas of violence to be u se d by loot e r s, whe n you see videos of paying other people cash to commit acts of violence, that should be telling anyone with a brain that something else is going on. T he dist u rbi ng thi ng here is where were our i nt el l ige nc e a ge ncie s? Shouldn’t they have been aware of an impending c r i si s b efo r e h a n d a n d have prepared for it? Our i ntelligence agencies have work to do to repair t hei r d a m age d re put ations. This was an opportunity lost. I hesitate using the word “leaders” when referring to elected off icials, but r at her prefer t he word “representatives” as some are certainly not leaders. When you see the mayor of NYC releasing criminals ar rested for their violent behavior without bail during these turbulent times, does that not smack of stupidity? Does anyone think that these criminals are not going to repeat their abhorrent actions of destruction? T he re is a n ele ct ion coming up and your vote mat ters. Please choose c a r e f u l l y a n d w i s e l y. Our founders were truly g e n i u s e s fo r m i n g o u r Constitution and Bill of Rights. But, it’s up to us to decide if we are to live by a system of laws or descend into chaos.
Hysterical, I’m laughing but it’s not really funny. Have you seen congressional candidate David Richter’s newest commercial? Is David Richter actually bragging about being an outsider??? And then he proves it by showing himself all over Congressional District 2 in his commercial. Well guess what? David is running in Congressional District 3 not Congressional District 2! David may have grown up in South Jersey decades ago, but does he truly represent us?! David is a carpetbagger whose primary address is in Princeton where he lives and pays taxes. He’s tried to run in two other districts before he decided that the 3rd district would be his fall back. Now he thinks he can use his money to get elected in the 3rd congressional district. To those of us who live in CD3, I hope we are smarter than that. Let’s not choose a rich carpetbagger who only cares about the pin he gets as a congressman. Our congressional district has unique issues. They need to be addressed by someone who knows and understands them and has a proven track record of success with our local businesses. In this July 7th Primary, let’s be sure to vote for Kate Gibbs. Let’s elect someone who isn’t running as an outsider to our district but is someone who has worked successfully to bring CD3 what it needs. David Richter brags about being an outsider, while K at e G ibbs ha s l ive d , worked and has cut taxes in our congressional district. CD3 let’s choose the proven leader with a proven track record and not the guy who jumped into CD3 when he realized he couldn’t win CD2.
Joe Semiraro Bayville
Alyssa Fitzharris Toms River
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Framework Announced For Comprehensive Police Reform Legislation Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHI NGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the following framework for comprehensive legislation to stem the tide of racial-
ized police violence in the wake of the horrific murder of George Floyd by law enforcement. “Persistent, unchecked bias in policing and a his-
tory of lack of accountability is wreaking havoc on the black community.” Booker said. “Cities are literally on fire with the pain and anguish wrought by the violence visited upon black and brown bodies. There’s no one singular policy change that will fi x this issue tomorrow - we need an entire set of holistic reforms to improve police training and practices, and ensure greater accountabil-
ity and transparency.” The following is Booker’s framework: • Holding police accountable in federal court for misconduct by: reforming 18 U.S.C. Section 242, the federal statute governing police misconduct, by modifying the intent standard necessary to prove a case, and reforming the qualified immunity doctrine so that individuals are not entirely bar red from recovering
damages when police violate their constitutional rights. • Improving transparency into policing by collecting more accurate data of police misconduct and use of force incidents by: creating a national police misconduct regist r y to ensure problematic officers can’t avoid accountability by changing departments, and requiring state and local law enforcement agencies
Senators Question WHO, But State Without WHO Coronavirus Would Be Worse Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHI NGTON, D.C. - Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Rel a t io n s C o m m it t e e , was joined by a group of Senate Foreign Relations Com m it t e e De mo c r at s in sending a letter to Dr. Ted ros Ad ha nom Ghe breyesus, Director-General World Health Organization (WHO), to advance a productive relationship between the U.S. and the WHO as well as inquire about the organization’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining Menendez in sending the letter were Se n at or s Jef f Me rk ley ( D - O r e .) , E d M a r k e y (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (DVa.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ch r is Coon s ( D -Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Citing their ongoing effor ts to craf t an effect ive U. S . r e s p o n s e t o COVID-19 and to chart a path forward for construc-
tive U.S. engagement with the WHO despite Trump’s shortsighted attacks, the senators listed a series of specific questions about the WHO’s initial response and ongoing work to combat the global health crisis presented by coronavirus. A copy of the letter is below: Dear Dr. Tedros: We write to express our s up p or t for t he World Health Organization and its efforts to respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. As the primary international organization responding to global health challenges, the W HO’s work around the world has been invaluable in slowing the spread of COVID-19. While there are valid criticisms and questions about the WHO’s response to the rapidly evolving pandemic - just as there are valid criticisms and questions about how many national governments have responded
- there is no question that without the WHO’s efforts, this crisis would be infi nitely worse. As the past few months have showed more than ever, the safety and security of Americans is directly linked with the health and well-being of people all over the world. Throughout its long and enduring partnership with t he Un it e d St at e s, t he W HO has helped make great strides: eradicating smallpox, sig nif icantly decreasing polio cases, and successfully responding to SARS and MERS. The WHO effectively serves as a force multiplier for U.S. efforts. As a USAID implementing partner, the WHO often works in dangerous settings where few other organizations are willing to serve. In March 2019, for example, the WHO was the only international organization to stay in Katwa and Butembo after two Ebola treatment centers were fire-bombed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In short, the organization is indispensable. As the United States considers policy changes to mitigate the impact of future waves of COVID-19 in our own country, we
must utilize our role in the WHO to garner best practices of other countries and share information that will promote overall health and well-being of people across the world. There are serious concerns that the WHO did not pressure China for more transparency in the early days of the outbreak and did not appropr iately aler t t he world about the nature of the pandemic in a timely manner. We would like to translate these concerns into understanding how the WHO operates under its current guiding principles and binding governance mechanisms, including the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), that have been agreed upon by its member states. Specifically, we would like to understand the detailed steps the WHO took to obtain, verify, and share information about COVID-19 from the Chinese government. We strongly feel, however, that these concerns do not justify President Trump’s shortsighted declaration that he will terminate the United States’ relationship with the WHO in the midst of a pandemic. We are deeply concerned
that this decision will negatively impact the WHO’s effor ts to lead a global response to COVID-19, in addition to other global health priorities and progress now jeopardized by the pandemic. To that end, we welcome your insight on how an absence of U.S. support for the WHO will impact its work around the globe. We ask that you provide complete responses to the following questions as we work to craft the U.S. response to COVID-19 and assess a path forward for constructive U.S. engagement with the WHO. When and how did the WHO fi rst learn that there were a cluster of pneumonia cases of an unknown cause in Wuhan? When and under what criteria did the WHO determine sufficient evidence existed of human-to-human transmission of the virus? What steps did you take to encourage the Chinese government to abide by their obligations under the International Health Regulations (Ar ticles 6 and 7) to provide truthful information? What resources do you have at your disposal to encourage governments to
to report use-of-force incidents to the Department of Justice. • Improving police training and policies by: banning religious and racial profiling, providing funding for racial bias training for law enforcement, incentivizing states to adopt policies banning no-knock warrants, and incentivizing states to adopt policies banning the use of choke-hold and other airway restrictive holds in their use-of-force policies.
abide by their obligations under the Inter national Health Regulations to provide truthful and timely information? Please explain your praise of the Chinese gover nment, including China’s “commitment to transparency” and the “extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak.” Do you still agree with that assessment of China’s response? Can you describe the divergent approaches of the Chinese government in response to this pandemic versus the SARS outbreak in 2002? How many field visits to China has the WHO made from October 1, 2019 to the present? Did any U.S. officials or citizens accompany the WHO on these trips? If so, whom, and on which trips? How does the WHO conduct field visits to any country during similar serious disease outbreaks? Are U.S. representatives typically involved in these visits? What was the nature, frequency and channel of the WHO’s communications with Taiwan in the early stages of the outbreak, as (Menendez - See Page 9)
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FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore announces the election of Teri O’Connor to a two-year term as chair of the organization’s board of directors. O’Connor will provide leadership to the 22-member board, which sets strategic direction and policy to guide the nonprofit’s commitment to leadership development for girls ages 5 to 18 in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Afour-year member of the board and past First Vice Chair, O’Connor was honored in 2011 as one of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Women of Distinction. She has long supported the organization’s annual fund-raising gala, serving as a co-chair for the past two years. O’Connor is a former Girl Scout, and volunteers for her granddaughter’s Brownie Troop in Holmdel. She is a resident of Monmouth Beach, serves as county administrator for Monmouth County, managing the day-to-day operations of 65 county departments comprised of more than 3,000 employees. The board also elected the following members to serve as officers for a two-year term: • First Vice Chair - Nina Anuario, Jackson, senior
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Continued From Page 7 well as over the ensuing months? When did you first communicate with U.S. gover nment off icials, including but not limited to the U.S. State Department, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Cont rol and Prevention (CDC), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, U.S. Mission t o I n t e r n a t io n a l O r g a n i z a t io n s i n Geneva, the W hite House, National Se c u r it y C ou nci l , or ot he r Tr u m p Ad m i n ist rat ion off icials, about the suspected or conf ir med outbreak in Wuhan? What was the frequency of those com mu n ications? W hat steps did you take to encourage the United States gover nment to abide by their obligat ions u nder the I nter nat ional Health Regulations to inform of public health risks outside their respective ter r itor ies that may spread disease inter nationally? During the critical month of Febr uar y, your organization was able to ship over 1.4 million diagnostic tests to laboratories around the world, while the United States dist r ibuted fewer
The Howell Times, June 13, 2020, Page 9 than 4,000. Did any U.S. State Department, CDC, or HHS off icial contact you or anyone on your response team inquir ing about this diag nostic test or the methods by which you came to support that test? How important is U.S. f inancial and polit ical suppor t to the W HO’s re sponse to COVID-19 and other global healt h ef for t s? Plea se prov ide a ny analysis the WHO has conducted on the impact of the suspension of U.S. funding to the WHO, including the impact on COVID-19 related activities, the impact on the “Solidarity” Trial, vaccine development, as well as other global health priorities. What reforms have you undertaken since becoming the Director-General? Have there been any considerations about strengthening the IHR’s and the position of the Director-General? Is the WHO cur rently considering any str uctural or policy reforms? We applaud the WHO’s continuing work to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and promote public health around the world. We believe in a productive relationship between the United States and the WHO and hope you will help us in our continued efforts to bolster the global response to this pandemic as well as future outbreaks.
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Should Protesters Get Tested For COVID-19?
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The state had been on lockdown for weeks and weeks. Nothing but essential businesses. No large gatherings. But what about protests? There have been several protests in the area recently. In Toms River and Freehold, people protested racism in general and the murder of George Floyd in particular. In
Point Pleasant Beach, people protested the state’s continued lockdown. Most people in the Toms River gathering were wearing face coverings. There were about 300 people there. In Freehold, the ground was marked every six feet so that the protesters could practice social distancing. There were about 40 people there. “Any individual that neglects to adhere
to social distancing measures - including wearing a face covering - can certainly put themselves at risk for infection when out in public places for any reason,” said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the Ocean County Health Department. “The NJDOH recently recommended that NJ residents consider getting a COVID-19 diagnostic test to determine if they are in-
fected. There are now more than 200 testing sites in NJ. In many instances you may need a doctor’s order (such as the drive thru site at Ocean County College) while other sites do not,” he continued. “If a person feels that they may have been exposed to a close contact but aren’t sick should self-monitor and keep an eye out for symptoms,” he said. Reportedly, about a thousand people attended the Point Beach rally on Memorial Day. Many were not wearing masks nor were they social distancing. The protest was organized on Facebook by a group called ReopenNJ, who have been pushing for Gov. Phil Murphy to lift restrictions regarding social distancing and closing non-essential businesses. Donna Leusner, Director of Communications for the NJ Department of Health said that people at the protest should consider keeping an eye on their own health, and look out for symptoms of COVID-19 (which include fever, cough or shortness of breath) two weeks after possible contamination. While there was a protester who told a reporter he had coronavirus, the state has no way of knowing if this is true or if he had prolonged close contact with anyone else there, she said. “Regardless, those at the protest still should take precautions regarding face coverings, social distancing, hygiene, etc., and should consider self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19,” she said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that for some people the symptoms are like having a cold. For others they are quite severe or life threatening.
Friendly Connections Hosts Dance Social Night
NEPTUNE – Friends, family, and persons with special needs are welcome to attend a Dance Social Night at the Headliner Night Club. It is being hosted by Friendly Connections, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit based out of Holmdel, but that serves all 21 counties of New Jersey. Friendly Connections helps people with disabilities classified under NJ Department of Developmental Disabilities aged 21 years and older to get connected in their community and Friendly Connections also offers social and job services. Rather than having the event inside a high school gymnasium or auditorium, Friendly Connections will be running the event in a real fully functional night club normally operating and run for the general public. This will be special needs friendly and a great time in a real club with music. As a non-profit fundraiser, the cost per ticket is $25 which includes admission to the nightclub with a fresh dinner buffet, DJ Greg of The Mobile DJ Academy, and guest speaker, Monmouth County Freeholder Pat Impreveduto. According to President and CEO David Kaiserman, Holmdel, “This event is truly going to be an amazing fun time where people with special needs and their family and friends can come out and spend a great night dancing and socializing at a fun safe place!” Tickets are available to purchase at friendlyconnections.net/dancemusic
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Continued From Page 1 typical support systems. To help ease those feelings of isolation, it’s important to come together as a community and continue the kindness wherever we are.” Murray said the pandemic is affecting families with autistic children in many ways. “The combination of school closures, job cuts/uncertainty and changes to available behavioral supports and resources, along with the many other disruptions in daily routine, can make these times especially trying for individuals and families in the autism community.” She added, “parents are adapting to managing their child lear ning f rom home as well as juggling their own job responsibilities. Coping with disrupted routines and increased anxiety can result in an increase in challenging behavior for some children creating additional challenges for parents.” It is particularly difficult for families with an autistic child to have their normal routines disrupted. “A lot of autistic people f ind comfor t in the familiar, which adds order to each day. The difficulty of understanding why a routine is disrupted and how long it’s going to last creates a lot of unknowns.” “Changes to daily routines can lead to increased anxiety and problem behaviors. Parents should start by creating a new routine for home. A printed schedule with words or images can be a concrete way to keep expectations consistent from day to day for their child,” Murray said. She noted that Autism Speaks has a printable template on their COVID-19 resou rces page. The routine should build in extra time for physical activity to encourage both physical and mental well-being. As to what parents can do during this time to help their children and ensure
they meet certain developmental milestones, Murray said, “long term absence of school or work can mean a loss of previously acquired skills, particularly academic skills.” “In home support from family members or telelearning options may help maintain some of those skills. However, this may be a good time to focus on daily living skills. Participating in household chores such as cooking, dish washing, or self-care, may be a good way to focus on these skills.” Murray said, “parents can demonstrate and teach more independent living skills and offer abundant praise and reinforcement for successes. We know parents are shouldering a lot of the work of teachers and specialists at home, so lean on your providers as much as you can.” She recommended that parents reach out to their child’s teachers and service providers for a long term plan. In an effort to keep the spirit of the Autism Month alive, on Saturday, April 25, Autism Speaks hosted Steps for Kindness – a nationwide event challenging the community to walk 5,400 steps in support of the one in 54 kids with autism and to celebrate World Autism Month together as a community. Participants were encouraged to walk where they were – inside homes, backyards or safely in neighborhoods. “Steps for Kindness was a celebration of our community’s commitment to a kinder, more inclusive world, and an opportunity for us all to be together even during these challenging times. Because now more than ever, the autism community needs support, kindness and closeness.” To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit AutismSpeaks.org. For personalized support and questions, contact the Autism Response Team at 1-888-AUTISM2, en Español at 1-888-772-9050 or e-mail help@autismspeaks.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Restrictions Lessened For Bars, Restaurants With Alcohol By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Restaurants, bars, and other establishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have been given the nod to prepare to reopen for outdoor sit-down service with social distancing practices in place. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced provisions allowing them to expand their licensed premises to include increased outdoor service space permitted under Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order. The ABC issued a special ruling that allows licensees to apply for one-time, temporary permits to extend their “licensed premises” – that is the area in which they are permitted to serve alcohol – to include decks, patios, parking lots, sidewalks and other open outdoor areas adjacent or close by their premises, to correspond with increased seating capacity once they reopen. The permits will expire on Nov. 30. The action comes after the governor issued Executive Order No. 150, which permits restaurants, bars and other food or beverage establishments to reopen for outdoor sit-down service effective 6 a.m. June 15. A previous Executive Order allowed those establishments to remain open during the COVID-19 state of emergency, but only for pickup or delivery services. On-premises service of food and alcohol has been prohibited to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. As it was expected that municipalities across the state would seek to allow restaurants and bars to expand their service footprint, both on their property and onto shared property, to accommodate outdoor service, ABC is granting temporary permits that will allow licensees to expand liquor service into these areas. “As New Jersey’s bars and restaurants reopen sit-down service to patrons, we are doing everything we can to help meet their needs to serve patrons while also complying with the social distancing requirements in place to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19,” Grewal said. He added, “our first priority is to protect
the health and safety of all New Jerseyans as our state embarks on the road to economic recovery.” James Graziano, Acting Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control said, “we are committed to enabling New Jersey’s retail consumption segment of the alcoholic beverage industry to resume sit-down service with safeguards in place to protect public health” Graziano said, “the Special Ruling we’re announcing today will help offset the economic impact to licensees caused by a reduced capacity of patrons allowed on-premises at any given time.” The executive order will allow food or beverage establishments to open for service in outdoor areas provided that tables seating individual groups are six feet apart, and includes a number of safety and sanitization protocols that the Department of Health will be issuing. It also permits establishments to expand service into outdoor areas to increase seating capacity. The “COVID-19 Expansion Permit” allows licensees to extend their premises onto areas adjacent to or contiguous with the licensed premises, where they may provide for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages as on the primary licensed premises. The ABC Director may also permit a licensee to expand its premises onto non-contiguous property, provided the property is in reasonable proximity to the licensed premise and the licensee has safeguards in place to ensure that alcoholic beverages will be sold and served in a manner that protects public health, safety and welfare. The provision to expand services into outdoor areas calls for licensees to demonstrate that they either own the property or have permission from the owner to use it for serving alcohol. They must offer the same services in the expanded area – i.e. food service – as they do on-premises. Examples of permissible expansion areas include decks, patios, sidewalks and parking lots next to licensed premises, as well as parks and other public rights-of-way, as long as they are accessible from the licensed premises.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Woman Donates Blood To Help Coronavirus Victims
─Photo provided by Hackensack Meridian Health Center Sherry Karpe of West Long Branch By Bob Vosseller NEW JESEY – A woman who contracted the COVID-19 virus and recovered is donating her blood to use in helping coronavirus patients. Sherry Karpe, of West Long Branch, completed the screening process in May and will donate her blood this month for COVID-19 patients. She contracted the virus in early March, and although she didn’t need to be hospitalized, she was seriously ill for more than two weeks before recovering. “At times it felt as if an elephant was standing on my chest, making it difficult to breathe and I just felt terrible, like the flu but worse,” Karpe said. Karpe is a laboratory outreach manager at the academic medical center. “My parents also became ill from COVID-19 and needed to be hospitalized. It was such a terrible ordeal, I don’t want another family to go
through what we did.” She added, “that’s why I decided to donate. If I could help even one other family, by assisting a loved one in their recovery, it would be worth it.” These efforts compliment other COVID-19 research efforts across the HMH network to advance diagnosis and treatment of COVID 19 including the development of a novel test for the virus developed by the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation. Dr. Ihor Sawczuk said, “our research has taken on an even greater importance during the pandemic and has helped provide our clinical teams the necessary resources to rapidly respond to this virus.” Sawczuk, is the president of Hackensack Meridian Health’s Northern Market, and chief research officer of the network. For more information, visit hmh-cdi.org.
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Dear Joel, I am a mature woman (55+) who has recently returned to college to finish the bachelor’s degree I started many years ago. I am currently matriculated at a local community college to save money and will complete my degree at a four-year school upon graduation. I have completed several courses and am enjoying the learning experience. I don’t have much difficulty with the work, but I am having difficulty relating to my fellow students who average 30 years younger than me. Many of the class assignments are completed in groups, and as the oldest student in the group, I feel completely irrelevant. In order to compensate, I’ve assumed the role of ‘group mother’. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can ‘fit in’ with my fellow classmates without mothering them? Answer: Congratulations to you for having the courage to challenge yourself and finish what you started. It’s not easy for anyone to go back to school, especially after a long
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Howell/Jackson Council of the Knights of Columbus is conducting a blood drive on June 29 at the council hall. With the COVID-19 virus causing the cancellation of many blood drives resulting in a critical blood shortage in the area and elective surgeries resuming causing an even greater demand for blood the Howell/Jackson Knights of Columbus is seeking to help. To address the need for blood, the Father Cetkowski Council of the Knights of Columbus (Howell/Jackson) has scheduled a blood drive for from 2-7 p.m. on June 29, at the Columbian Club, 401 Bartley Road in Jackson. The blood drive is being conducted with Vitalant, who has been collecting blood throughout
the U.S. since 1943. Due to the coronavirus the number of donors is limited and donations will be by appointment only. This is for the safety of all donors and the Vitalant staff. Each blood donation will be screened for the COVID-19 antibodies. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment by going to the following web page: donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/52527 Schedule the appointment for you or any family member as soon as possible. Appointments are on a first come basis. If you would like additional information about the blood drive or the additional safety precautions being used contact Brian Curran at 908-415-4720. All blood donated will be used at local hospitals.
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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www. thepinesatwhiting.org. (16) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules. We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide. Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16)
Legals Manchester Township - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Municipal Election held in Manchester Township on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Position to be filled is for three (3) vacant Council seats, elected at-large for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Petitions will be available beginning June 15, 2020 by calling the Manchester Municipal Clerk’s office between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at 732-657-8121, ext. 3200, One Colonial Drive, Manchester Township, Petitions will be mailed to those candidates wishing to participate in this election, and may be mailed to potential candidates. Deadline for filing petitions is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020. SABINA T. MARTIN, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk. (26)
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Monmouth County Library Offers Online Options the the pandemic. One of their services is Lynda.com which for the past 18 years, has been offering courses online and has become a leading online learning platform that helps with developing business, software, technology and creative skills. Lynda.com is a good resource to achieve personal and professional goals with tutorials in five languages. It is a unique global platform for success, allowing unlimited simultaneous access to video
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Warn Of COVID Testing Scams
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – People are still very concerned about COVID-19 and want to get tested, but state officials warn that there are companies out there offering false or misleading claims regarding testing. “As public access to COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibody testing increases, so do opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to make money by exploiting people’s confusion and fears,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re urging consumers to do their homework, understand the types of tests being marketed, and recognize what those tests can and cannot do, so they don’t fall victim to false promises and outright scams.” Some of these companies are otherwise legitimate small businesses who are incorrectly stating information about the tests. Some are outright scammers, the state said. Some people are trying to sell tests that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because they may not provide accurate results. Some people are going door-to-door performing fake tests for money, and some are offering free test kits in exchange for people’s personal and health insurance information. There are also reports that scammers posing as contact tracers are texting New Jersey residents with messages saying they came in contact with someone who had COVID-19. The text messages ask people to follow links and then try to get them to reveal their personal information. Two recent businesses were sent ceaseand-desist letters because of claims made claims in the sale of antibody, or “serological,” tests for COVID-19. One was a health club in Morris County and the other is a dentist in Passaic County. Antibody testing differs from diagnostic testing in that antibody testing is intended to determine if you possess antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which indicates past exposure to the virus. Diagnostic testing is intended to determine if you currently have the disease. One claim was that the serological test can determine “if someone has already contracted the virus and, thus, has developed the antibodies to prevent contracting it again.” The statement appears misleading, according to the attorney general’s office, because a person may have contracted the virus but not yet developed antibodies that would result in a positive antibody test, and because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 13 - june 19
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Barter and business might interfere with your rest and relaxation. In the week to come, it may be wise to try to live up to someone’s ideal and prove your commitment to their happiness by being supportive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When life is in a state of flux, perhaps the best thing to do is to stop and take stock. You may hope to make a profit through smart moves, but consider waiting to make investments or purchases until later in the week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Venus has stalled on its journey through your sign, which may focus your interest on things of beauty that permeate your everyday life. Socializing can be a good thing, but it could interfere with your work in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The more friendliness you display, the more friends you should attract. As the week unfolds you may be in contact with people who are interested in what you have to say. Put creative projects aside for a few days. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): All for one and one for all might be your motto as this week commences. You might become interested in a humanitarian outreach program or serving your community in some small way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): High expectations may let you down. Something’s value is based on what an interested buyer will pay, not the price you set. In the upcoming week, be forgiving and supportive if a loved one is vague
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