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─Photo by Bob Vosseller A variety of signs were seen and T-shirts worn at Oak Glen Park in Howell for a Black Lives Matter protest but this colorful umbrella owned and made by Erin Coﬀey of Bordentown provided a message and it also protected her from tear gas at another rally. By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – She had never organized a rally before but with the support of several friends, township resident Juliet Emma Klesitz knew it was time that her community’s voice be heard on the subject of Black Lives Matter. “I couldn’t sit by and do nothing,” she said. She was inspired to see change within her

own community because of the image and name of the Howell High School’s mascot Rebel which has been the subject of discussion and change within the Freehold Regional High School District that oversees Howell High School. She was upset about a modified image that appeared on a social media site where a Howell

High School T-shirt had a confederate flag photoshopped on it. The person responsible added the words “rebel pride.” “This really disgusted me on a level which is really hard to explain because growing up here my whole life I guess I was just ignorant to the racism that was ingrained in the history of the town but

now it is has become so much more blatant,” she said. “People are just not as scared to be so hateful and I don’t like that so in rebuttal I want to show that I am not scared to show that I love people. I want people to know that I care about my town and the people in it,” Klesitz said. (Protest - See Page 8)

New Pump Out Boat Named And Launched By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – A Wall Township student who won the county’s essay contest recently got to name the new pump out boat. The winner, Reagan Urban, was chosen by the Monmouth County Freeholders and the county Health Depart-

ment for her essay naming the pump out boat “Greener Blue.” “Back in November, I reached out to principals throughout Monmouth County to invite their sixth grade st udents to par ticipate in an essay contest to help name the new county pump out

boat, which reduces the amount of waste in County waterways,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, who is the liaison to the Monmouth County Health Department. “T he Freeholders asked student participants to not only name

this new boat, but also write a 500-word or less essay explaining why the name was chosen and how this boat will help the environment,” she said. The other finalists were Alice A n n of Highlands Elementary, and Andrew Vandenbrouck of Saint Jerome

School in West Long Branch. “We had hoped to bring all of the finalists to a Freeholder meeting to be recognized in person. Unfortunately, that had to be cancelled, but we wanted to make sure they still got the recognition that they (Boat - See Page 9)

June 27, 2020

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By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Even during a pandemic, proper security and disposal of medications remains important for saving lives from accidental poisonings, medication misuse/overdoses, and substance use disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic and its heightened emotional, mental, social, and financial stressors, the Howell Township Municipal Alliance is reminding residents to properly and immediately get rid of unused, unwanted medications. A 2013-2014 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report revealed that 50.5% of those who misused prescription pain relievers in the past year said they obtained the misused prescription pain relievers from a friend or relative for free. Township Municipal Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle said, “this is a time of increased uncertainty, stress, and anxiety on many levels for many people. COVID-19 is and will be taking a toll on people’s mental well-being and can present an extra diﬃcult time for those already in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.” Riddle added, “more time at home can provide convenient access to the family medicine cabinet and household members’ prescriptions at a point in life when people are mentally more vulnerable.” “During COVID-19, there has also been an increase in anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and sleep-aid prescriptions,” she added. As to what prescription medications were on the rise during the pandemic, Riddle said that according to recent research in Express Scripts’ “America’s State of Mind Report,” there was a 21% increase in anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and sleep-aid prescriptions between February 16 and March 15, with 78% representing new prescriptions (anti-anxiety prescriptions rose 34.1%, anti-depressant prescriptions rose 18.6%, and sleep-aid prescriptions rose 14.8%). A new report by the nonprofit group Mental Health America (MHA) found that almost 90,000 Americans say they have developed anxiety or depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than 21,000 Americans who completed the group’s free (Pills - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 online mental health screening in May said they thought about suicide or selfharm on more than half of the days last month. Almost 12,000 people reported these thoughts nearly every day. This indicates that anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications may continue to climb

in the months ahead, making proper security and disposal of prescriptions of paramount concern. The following tips will help medications from getting into the wrong hands or being misused: • Prescr iption and over-the-cou nter medications should be stored out of reach and out of sight, preferably in a locked container in their original bottles, labels intact.

• Prescriptions should be taken according to doctors’ specific directions and should not be shared. • Families should also monitor proper prescription use in seniors. • Dispose of medications using DisposeRx, at-home disposal packets you can get from the Municipal Alliance. • Drop off unwanted medications in the 24/7 Project Medicine Drop box at Howell Police headquarters (300 Old

Tavern Road). Call Howell police for at-home pickup of u nwa nted med icat ion s (t hei r non-emergency nu mber is 732-9384111). Riddle said that Howell is “the only town to our knowledge that provides the police pick-up option.” She explained that DisposeRx packets provide a simple, efficient, and eco-friendly solution targeted for use at the site of the problem - the home medicine cabinet. Residents combine its solution and water to the prescription vial, and a thick gel is formed that makes it unusable and safe to throw away in household trash. Last June, DisposeRx responded to the Howell Alliance’s initial inquiry about their product by donating 500 packets for distribution at Howell Township community events, which were received with positive feedback about convenience and ease of use. Riddle said that when the Howell Alliance and DisposeRx connected again at the end of May to discuss how well DisposeRx is working in Howell, the company extended another donation of 200 packets out of concern for prescription and mental health disorder increases during COVID-19. To pick up your free DisposeRx packets th rough contactless dist r ibution outside the front entrance of the Howell Township Municipal Building (4567 Route 9 North), contact Riddle at 732938- 4500 ext. 4012 or criddle@twp. howell.nj.us.

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By Chris Lundy NEWARK – A Manalapan woman admitted her role in a scheme to falsify loan documents to defraud a mortgage lender. Blanca A. Medina, 54, of Manalapan, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court to a one-count information charging her with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to a release by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, she obtained mortgage loans to finance properties by unqualified buyers. Normally, the buyer would have to prove they have the means to pay back a loan. She falsified mortgage loan applications making it seem like the borrowers would be able to pay the loans back. The victim in the case is only

described as “Mortgage Lender A,” which suffered a loss in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The fraudulent documents were provided by a co-conspirator, the release stated. Her charge is actually a conspiracy charge. It carries a maximum of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2020. U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Douglas Korneski in Newark, and Special Agents of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Oﬃce of Inspector General, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Manchak, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EAUTRED L ETTER Changes To Primary Election Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7 Primary Election process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 144: Active registered Republican and Democratic voters will receive mail-in ballots for voting in the 2020 Primary Election. The mailing of Primary Election ballots began Friday, June 12th. All registered unaffiliated and inactive Republican and Democratic voters will receive a postage-paid vote by mail application so they can apply to receive a mailin ballot to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. The vote by mail application is also available for download on our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes. com. The 2020 Primary Election Vote by Mail Application requires registered unaffiliated voters to declare affiliation with either the Republican or Democratic Party in order to receive a ballot to vote in the Primary Election. Once the mail-in ballot application is received, the voter will receive a mail-in ballot from the County Clerk’s Office based upon the political party declared on the submitted vote by mail application. The deadline for the County Clerk’s Election Office to receive a vote by mail application via mail is June 30. In-person vote by mail applications will be accepted by the County Clerk’s Election Office located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold prior to 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7. In order for the ballot to be considered timely and able to be canvassed, all Primary Election mail-in ballots must meet the following: Any completed mail-in ballots returned by mail via the United States Postal

Service (USPS), must be postmarked on or before Primary Election Day, July 7, and received by the County Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on July 14. For your convenience the County Clerk’s Oﬃce has provided a postage-paid envelope for the return of the completed mail-in ballot. Secure drop boxes located throughout the County for voters who choose to deposit their mail-in ballot, as well as, completed mail-in ballots delivered in-person to the County Board of Elections must be received by 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7. Ballots delivered in-person, require presentation of identification when surrendering the ballot. A limited number of polling places with only provisional paper ballots will be available for voters on Primary Election Day. Mailed notices regarding location of polling places will arrive one week before the Primary Election. Voters with disabilities or who need an accessible ballot, should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 732-431-7790, or may go to their assigned Primary Election polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Primary Election Day. For more information regarding the Primary Election or to view a sample ballot, log onto our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com or download our free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App in the Apple App or Google Play Stores. Voters with questions should contact the County Clerk’s Election Oﬃce by phone to 732-431-7790 or email to ClerkofElections@co.monmouth.nj.us. Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. Monmouth County Clerk

Letters To The Editor Sick Of The Division I’m sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans. I’m sick of Christians vs atheists. I’m REALLY sick of the media. I’m sick of no one being allowed to think what they want and feel what they do without offending someone. I am sick of the nosey people who call the cops when anyone does anything they don’t approve of. I am sick of blaming the whole for the sins of a few. We’re one race - the human race. You want to support President Trump? You do you. It’s your choice. You want to support Biden? Fine... also your choice! You want to believe in God? Okay, believe in God. You want to believe in magical creatures that fly around and sprinkle fairy dust to make life better? Awesome... you do you. BUT stop thrusting your beliefs on others and not being able to deal with the fact that they don’t have the same exact mind-set as you. Having our own minds is what makes us all individual and beautiful. If you can’t handle the fact that you may have a friend that has opposing views as you, then you are not any better than the bigots and the racists. I don’t have to agree with everything you believe to be a decent human being and your friend. I said what I said. Frances Hose McLean Jackson

Letters Editoregation. This included the I developed subcommittees Ways To To The Move Jackson Forward For those of you who remember Hal Roach’s “Little Rascals” or “Our Gang,” you will know that it takes place during the Great Depression era. At this time, there was economic hardship and incredible racial discrimination. Despite the horrible conditions which would eventually lead us into WWII, Mr. Roach depicted school age children in very real situations of the day. Somehow, these children of varied backgrounds and means made it work... As chairman of the Jackson Rent Control Board for several years, I can tell you we have quite a varied cast of dedicated individuals made up of all political parties, races, religions and professional backgrounds. Have we encountered some ups and downs? You bet. Have we been able to attack issues that came up? Absolutely. Has each member had an equal voice at all times? Yes without a doubt. I instituted a practice two years ago whereas each member must watch a video speaking of the power of social media, public speaking and repercussions of errors in judgement. Nobody is perfect, but this empowers these members to be in control of their actions and allows them to take their positions seriously.

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to rewrite our ordinance and to refine guidelines for the application process. This ordinance is now before council in review and I applaud this group for their many volunteer hours of hard work. Our board was the fi rst in its history to levy and collect fines which were returned to our hard working taxpayers. Our board has acted tirelessly to fight to maintain equality between landlords and tenants. Landlords deliver services while tenants pay the rent as determined by the board. Our board is proof that it is a very good model. This can be replicated and I think a fair and balanced approach such as this is much needed. I’m proud of this board’s accomplishments and intend on fostering this kind of work in the years to come should I be appointed as your councilman. In due time I will be rolling out numerous examples of what I may do to inspire the current administration to act on some of my objectives. Bob Skinner Skinner for Jackson Township Council

We Need A Builder In Washington The current situation in New Jersey and around the country is seemingly dire. Millions are unemployed, federal spending has taken a life of its own, over 100,000 Americans have died, rioters and looters flooded the streets destroying property and livelihoods. America is cracking at her foundations and we need to start laying the cement and constructing our country back to her formal glory again. We need a builder in Washington, and in David Richter New Jersey has just that. In 2018, the Republicans lost control of all but one of their seats in the New Jersey Congressional Del-

3rd district which was a conservative staple for the better part of two and a half decades. Since that pivotal day in 2018, Democrats have truly done nothing productive for the people of New Jersey, or the United States. They have simply done two things; continued to blow spending through the roof and try to impeach President Trump in what will go down as one of the most embarrassing political stunts in our nation’s history. Democratic Representative Andy Kim, from the NJ-3rd, has done nothing but tow the party line, even though the party line is directly counter to the needs and will of the constituents. Now, Representative Kim faces his fi rst challenge to retain his seat, and provided the Republicans turn out to vote for Richter he will lose. Andy Kim voted right alongside the Democratic leadership as they tried to remove a duly elected President on lackadaisical and unconstitutional grounds, even though a majority of his constituents support the President and voted for him in 2016. Kim also voted for the billions of dollars in COVID spending that did not go to helping individuals or small business but instead went to helping bail out major corporations. The bills that Congress rushed through did not truly help the situation, they exacerbated it. Congress passed bills that made it more affordable to be unemployed than to go back to work, and that is why you see over 700,000 New Jersians unemployed right now, that is reckless! This is what happens though, when you put a bunch of liberal elites into the levers of power, and not people that had to run businesses and sign pay checks into the system. If David Richter were representing the great state of New Jersey though, he (Letters - See Page 14)

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

CARES Act Funds To Combat Homelessness In Monmouth From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith FREEHOLD - An additional $1.7 million in emergency federal funding has been awarded to Monmouth County to provide shelter and/or rental assistance for homeless families and individuals during the coronavirus pandemic, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said today.

The funding comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which Smith supported and was signed into law by President Trump on March 27. “This federal grant will give more people access to subsidized housing as we battle

through the COVID-19 pandemic,” Smith said. “Homeless individuals are among the most at-risk for transmission of coronavirus. This funding is targeted to support homeless families and individuals in Monmouth County who have been affected by COVID-19.” The $1,772,793 provided through Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program will focus on communities with significant homeless populations–both sheltered and unsheltered– and those at the most risk for

homelessness. It also takes into account economic and housing market conditions by making a modest adjustment for jurisdictions with very high market rents, such as Monmouth County. “Monmouth County will use this emergency funding for rapid rehousing of homeless residents and rental assistance in collaboration with non-profit homeless assistance organizations,” Smith said. “The partnership between the federal, county and non-profit entities stretches the funding further and enhances the impact of

homeless prevention and response programs to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19.” The economic devastation brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak has increased the need for rental assistance in Monmouth County and the federal program is designed to help fill a gap as we look to reopen the economy and people go back to work, Smith said. The homeless assistance ESG grant comes on the heels of other CARES funding the county received last month via the HUD’s Supplemental Public Housing Operating

Funds program to bolster financial resources for the management, maintenance, and resident services in facilities hit hard by COVID-19 response. The Monmouth County Public Housing Authority received $343,654 for COVID-19 expenses, such as cleaning chemicals and materials. Among others, the ESG program also awarded the City of Trenton, in Mercer County $1,197,016 and the State of New Jersey was awarded $27,263,010 for distribution to towns across the state.

Trump’s Link To Chinese Bank Must Be Investigated Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is calling for a full accounting of President Donald Trump’s ongoing

business relationship with a Chinese state-controlled bank. Following former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s revelation that President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to buy

U.S. agricultural products to help him win the 2020 election, Senator Menendez raised new questions about how much the President may be profiting from his company’s relationship with the state-run Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). “This disturbing revelation raises new questions about other ways in which President Trump benefits personally, and financially, from the Chinese government, includ-

ing through ongoing business relationships,” wrote Menendez in a letter to Trump Organization’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Oﬃcer, Alan Garten. ICBC, China’s biggest bank, is reported to have paid up to $24 million to the Trump Organization over the course of a lease at Trump Tower in New York. The details of a new arrangement for ICBC to continue leasing one floor in Trump Tower have never been made public. That new leasing agreement surfaced shortly after President Trump publicly called on the Chinese government to investigate his domestic political rival. Similarly, the contract coincided with a Trump adviser claiming to have gathered relevant information from the Chinese government during a visit to Beijing. “It is important that Congress and the American public know how much money China, and any other country for that matter, is paying President Trump through his company,” added Menendez. The Senator concluded by requesting information to help the Senate Foreign Relations Committee review the President’s business deals with the Chinese state-controlled bank, as well as a list of all the foreign state-owned or controlled companies in business with the Trump Organization. A copy of the Senator’s

letter follows: Mr. Garten, Recent reporting states that President Trump asked the Chinese government to help him win the 2020 election by telling President Xi Jinping that “increased agricultural purchases by Beijing from American farmers would aid his electoral prospects.” In other words, President Trump sought and accepted incentives from the Chinese government in order to boost his standing in the upcoming presidential election. This disturbing revelation raises new questions about other ways in which President Trump benefits personally, and financially, from the Chinese government, including through ongoing business relationships. Specifically, the Trump Organization - which President Trump still profits from - maintains a business relationship with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), which is controlled by the Chinese government. According publicly-reported figures, ICBC paid the Trump Organization up to $24 million over the course of its previous lease at Trump Tower in New York. Coincidentally, the lease expired the same month that President Trump asked the Chinese government to investigate his domestic political rival, which coincided with a Trump adviser claiming

to have gathered related information from the Chinese government during a visit to Beijing. Last year, ICBC reportedly decided to continue leasing one floor in Trump Tower. The terms of that arrangement do not appear to have been publicly reported. However, they are of significant interest to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has jurisdiction over U.S. foreign relations. It is important that Congress and the American public know how much money China, and any other country for that matter, is paying President Trump through his company. To that end, I request that you provide the Committee with the following information by July 1, 2020: • The value of ICBC’s past lease with the Trump Organization; • The terms of ICBC’s new lease, including the length of the lease, the amount of ICBC’s annual payments to the Trump Organization, and any other relevant information; and • A list of any other stateowned or controlled companies in China or any other foreign country that are current or prospective lessees of or lenders to any Trump Organization properties. Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and I look forward to receiving your response.

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Continued From Page 1 She added, “this is the f irst time I’ve ever used my voice in any public way so I was really nervous but I knew I couldn’t go on without taking a stand. I don’t want people to think we are a racist town when that clearly is not the case,” Klesitz said. Mark Bonjavanni was not present in his role as Howell Board of Education president but as a citizen of the township. “Today is not the day to be silent. I grew up in north Jersey with the riots of the 1960s where they were happening. You’d hope that we would be past the need for that now but things just need to change and you can’t sit in the house right now and say ‘I hope things change.’ You need to speak up and you need to be active and that is why I’m here today.” “I think it is important as an African American to be here and be involved because so many times we keep letting it go. We need to hold people accountable and bring things to the surface. I believe in giving people a chance and a war ning that this is not the way you do it and if they don’t you have to go to the higher authority,” said Diane Dixon who works and lives in Howell. “Anger and violence aren’t going to help. It is retraining and holding people accountable,” Dixon added. Victoria Kimberlin-Orsini grew up living in Howell and helped Klesitz organize the protest. She was also the event’s second speaker. “Being someone who t y pically is not ver y political, I’ve always kept my nose out of ever ything my whole life until now. I am sick of it. I am absolutely sick of it. I no longer live here but my family lives here. I went into college for criminal justice but I changed my mind. I wanted to be a cop because I wanted justice for people like me,” she added saying that she felt discontent for the justice system. She not iced t hat once she bega n talking about Black Lives Matter to some of the people around her, “they weren’t there, where did they go? What happened to the people that said they support equality? What happened to the people who said they loved ever yone as you rself ? Now it seemed l i ke my voic e w a s b e i ng si le n c e d ever ywhere I go. The people I want to hear this message right now aren’t here. They are blocking me and unfollowing me on Facebook they are not listening,” Orsini said in fr ustration. Resident Jennifer Coward also spoke during the after noon. She moved to Howell 20 years ago and teaches 5th grade in Lakewood. She said that she

has found the township to be a good place to live and socialize but also found “Howell has a dark side to it in the midst of all the positive friendships we have made and that is a side of racism.” Coward spoke about her daughter, a senior in high school who was inconsolable “coming home to tell me that someone called her the “N” word this past November.” She said the same situation happened to her son this year in middle school. “This is what happened to my child r e n. T h is is wh at h ap p e n s t o my black friends’ children and it hur ts. I was mar ried into the Coward name but nothing about me is a coward,” she added relaying an incident involving an off icer asking her about her presence in her neighborhood. “The police chose not to show up today but that says a lot about Howelbama and I didn’t make that word up. My white friends told me it was called Howelbama when I moved here. Please speak up,” Coward said. “You have to reach out not in anger but with reach out with knowledge to educate them,” resident and speaker Janis Iwanyk of the League of Women Voters of Wester n Monmouth County said. Iwanyk also read a statement on behalf of her organization which said, “ we mu s t a d vo c a t e fo r a nt i- r a c i s t polices at every level of government.” Jeff Firsichbaum has lived in Howell for nearly 30 years. When he lear ned of the rally, he knew he had to come out and attend. “I think it is important to be here. I have friends that say ‘all lives matter’ which is tr ue but this is about a population that has been systematically put down and restricted for years and years.” He added, “even though it is about Black Lives Matter, it is about ever ybody. I am sick about what I see in the newspapers and on the news. I’m pro police - it isn’t that I want to bash them. The majorit y of ever y group, except for the Klan, is good so it is not about that. It is about in essence black lives do matter and they have been treated as if they don’t.” “Can I say or do anything to change it? I don’t know I’m just an old man but I f igure one more voice and one more face can’t hurt,” Firsichbaum added. The protest included a moment of silence on bended knee and concluded with a march down the street and back by many who assembled for the event. Voting registration was also encouraged throughout the afternoon and the theme that advocacy and seeking leadership roles was required for change to occur.

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Continued From Page 1 deserve,” Kiley said. She spoke to them in a virtual meeting instead. “I am so glad I got to personally speak with each of the three finalists to thank them for their outstanding essays. It was very hard to pick just one winner and they all should be very proud of being the top three finalists out of hundreds of essays submitted,” she added. Greener Blue, which is owned and maintained by the Health Department and operated by the NY/NJ Baykeeper organization, is specially-equipped to empt y on-board toilets and holding tanks on recreational boats, so waste is not improperly disposed of in the Navesink and Shrewsbur y Rivers as well as the Raritan Bay. Kiley said, “the Monmouth County Pump Out Boat Program has played a vital role by properly disposing of recreational boating waste, which may have been disposed of inadequately. This free service offered by Monmouth County Health Department helps the cou nt y work towards reducing pollution in our water ways, which r un through many municipalities.” Urban was one of hundreds of county 6th graders who submitted essays for naming the new pump out boat. In her essay, she explained the importance of reducing sewage in waterways and how the name, Greener Blue, matches the boat’s purpose: to create an environmentally friendly (or greener) solution for waterways. “I am so proud of Reagan for her essay and overall creativity in naming G reener Blue,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “The partnership between the Count y’s Health Depar t ment and N Y/ NJ Baykeeper has prevented cou ntless gallons of sewage from entering our local rivers, creating a healthier marine environment. I commend Chris Merkel and his staff, as well as Captain Mike from NY/NJ Baykeeper, for running a topnotch and thorough pump out boat operation for recreational boaters.” NY/NJ Baykeeper CEO Greg Remaud attended the press conference and gave

praise to the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the County for the pump out program. Remaud added, “the County’s pump out program makes it easy for boaters and marinas to properly manage toilet waste and that’s good for the environment, public health and recreation.” Pump out boats, which typically operate on Fridays and Saturdays from May to October, didn’t get into operation on time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Greener Blue will operate on Fridays and Saturdays from July 3 to October, we a t h e r p e r m i t t i n g. A p p r ox i m a t e hou r s of oper at ion a re 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be operating on summer holidays. Greener Blue operating protocols for the 2020 boating season include: Captains are to maintain a minimum distance of six feet from the boaters. The boat owner should use their boat hook to retrieve the nozzle from the pump out captain. After the pump is complete, the boat owner would drop the nozzle in the water to be retrieved. Nozzles will be disinfected after each use. The pump out boat will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant at the beginning of the season and at the end of a Captain’s shift. If a nyone else besides t he Capt ai n needs to be on the boat for maintenance, emergencies, etc., then social distancing should be maintained. The Captain should have clean masks with them at all times and be prepared to use a mask in the case a boater would come within the minimum distance of six feet Boaters can contact the captain of Greener Blue by radio on VHF Channel 9 or by calling 732-890-6142 on days the boat is operating. No paperwork is necessary to utilize the free service and the service is not limited to Monmouth County residents. The previous pump out boat, the Royal Flush, had serviced over 16,400 boats and properly disposed of over 591,000 gallons of sewage since 2001. For updates about Greener Blue’s operations throughout the 2020 boating season, go to visitmonmouth.com/ health.

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SUEZ Reminds Customers To Flush Water Pipes As Part of Reopening NEW JERSEY - SUEZ is aler ting approximately 1,600 businesses, homes and seasonal residences in the Toms River area and in southern New Jersey that may have been closed for a month or more due to COVID-19 that a crucial part of reopening will be the f lushing of their water pipes to ensure health and safety. According to the Environmental Science, Policy, and Research Institute, “building water quality degradation becomes a silent but serious issue.” W hile SU EZ continues to deliver water that meets or surpasses all safe drinking water standards, if a building, office or facility has been vacant or at low capacity during the health crisis, t he por t ion of t he ser v ice li ne t he property owner is responsible for and water appliances found in buildings may now hold water that is of compromised quality. Subsequently, there is the potential for harmful bacteria to grow (that is unrelated to the coronavir us). When water sits for long periods, the water quality can be seriously affected and prolonged f lushing is required to bring fresh, safe, treated water into the building or home’s pipes. “Access to clean, safe drinking water at the tap has become even more critical during the health crisis. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization remind us that d r in k ing water is safe, this is no longer the case for water that has been sitting for long per iods of time in building ser vice lines,” said Nadine Leslie, CEO of SUEZ North America. She added, “we have never experienced such a prolonged period where businesses and some homes have been shuttered. It is now critical that water is f lushed as the country begins to resume normal operations.” Leslie further explained that chlorine is critical to water treatment as it is effective in removing bacteria and viruses. “Our goal is to ensure that our customers are using water that is safe and of the highest quality,” she said. “Flushing is an essential priority for building owners, facility and off ice managers, and cafeteria staff, as well as homeowners who have vacant residences. Safe chlorine levels should ret ur n once f lushing is completed,” Leslie said. For buildings, facilities or off ices that have been vacant or at low capac-

ity during the health crisis, these steps can help reduce water quality challenges as America retur ns to work. • If possible, during the work-fromhome period, allow a small amount of water to run from office indoor faucets or spigots, especially if a workplace is vacant at this time. The running water will help maintain chlorine levels that keep water quality intact. • The water company is responsible for the portion of a service line that extends f rom larger water mains (pipes) to the curb stop, also known as a water shutoff valve, usually located in the piping near the property curb. The pipes that extend from the curb stop into the building are the owner’s responsibility. Before resuming operations, these pipes need to be f lushed thoroughly by r u n ning water for at least 30 minutes from taps within the building to ensure the water is fresh. If staff is available now, begin f lushing right away. • All water-using off ice appliances such as ice machines and dishwashers should also be run and aerators on faucets should be removed and cleaned. This will help clear out stagnant water and replace with high quality water. • I n s p e ct me ch a n ica l e qu ipme nt – boilers, pumps, water heaters, backf low preventers, etc. – to determine if there are any issues affecting their function. • The Environmental Science, Policy, and Research I nst it ute offers comprehensive instr uctions for f lushing building pipes at https://esprinstitute. org/. Ho m e s t h a t h ave n o t b e e n i n u s e during the stay-at-home period should also be f lu shed. Homes ord i na r ily have smaller service lines, so a quick but thorough f lushing is impor tant. The American Water Works Association has published full instr uctions for home f lushing on its website at awwa.org/. It is i mpor t ant that the ret u r n to job sites is as safe and seamless as possible. Flushing water pipes needs to be on that checklist. For questions regarding water qualit y or ser vice, SUEZ customers should contact the local customer ser vice center phone number listed on their bill. SUEZ encourages its customers to v isit mysue z water.com/ back tobu siness or the company’s social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Rutgers Board of Governors Approves Tuition and Fee Freeze

NEW JERSEY - The Rutgers University Board of Governors approved a tuition and fee freeze for undergraduates for the 2020-2021 academic year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While tuition and fee increases have been consistently low over the last five years, the Board of Governors committed to a zero percent increase this year so students and families can access an affordable Rutgers education during this unprecedented crisis,” said Mark Angelson, chair of the Board of Governors. For the last five academic years, Rutgers increased tuition and fees an average of 2.2 percent – typically below average increases at institutions in neighboring states under normal circumstances. However, the resolution approved today for the upcoming academic year will keep tuition and mandatory student fees at the 2019-2020 levels. Tuition and fees help fund the academic programs and university services, including academic advising, library services, computing services, health services, counseling and financial aid, that allow Rutgers to provide a high-quality education to its students, whether delivered in-person or remotely. “As we face extraordinary financial challenges, Rutgers will continue to deliver the highest quality academic programs, research and services without passing on additional burdens during these diﬃcult times to our students,” said Rutgers President Robert Barchi. A typical in-state, full-time arts and sciences undergraduate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick would be billed $15,407 in combined tuition and mandatory student fees. At Rutgers University-Newark, tuition and fees for a typical full-time arts and sciences undergraduate will be $14,826, and, at Rutgers University-Camden, a typical arts

and sciences undergraduate’s tuition and fees will be $15,264. Housing and dining rates at all three campus locations will also hold at last year’s levels. For nearly 80 percent of Rutgers students, individual student costs are further minimized by federal, state, private or institutional financial aid, including need and merit-based grants and scholarships, loans and more. The board also approved a $4.5 billion budget for the upcoming academic year – a 2.2 percent reduction from the previous year – to adjust for anticipated significant losses in the next fiscal year through reduced revenues, including tuition and fees. Compensation costs for university employees account for 66 percent of the total 2020-2021 budget, while the remaining 34 percent of the total budget is allocated for scholarships and fellowships, debt service and other operating expenses. The 2020-2021 budget reflects reductions from nearly all revenue sources. The tuition and fee freeze, along with expected enrollment impacts, are expected to result in a loss of about $67 million, on top of an estimated reduction of $88 million in state appropriations – which typically account for approximately 10 percent of the university’s total revenue sources each year. Scholarship and fellowship expenses are also expected to increase by $14.7 million to provide additional financial aid resources for students. To address the budget deficit, the university implemented cost-saving measures in April including a hiring freeze, limits on salary increases, pay cuts for senior administrators, the suspension of new capital projects and a review of active projects, and a freeze on discretionary spending related to university operations.

Super Jersey Comic Expo Rescheduled To March 2021 In Holmdel HOLMDEL - The Super Jersey Comic Exposition scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Bell Works has been pushed back to March of 2021. This one-day, all things comics and collectibles event will bring vendors artists plus special guests and more to the historic Bell Works for the first time. The Bell Works informed the organizers of this event that it would not be allowing any large events at their venue for the summer. Bell Works is working with those putting on the show and the new date is expected to be March 20, 2021. This is a tentative and not confirmed date.

Those who purchased tickets for the event will be refunded soon while vendors have received e-mails explaining their options. Tickets for the new event will go on sale in November. By that time the organizers expect that a firm date will have been established. The event will take up nearly 20,000 square feet of space. The Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. Holmdel. For additional information visit superjerseyexpo.com. This even was originally scheduled in late March but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting conditions to contain it, was postponed.

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Across 1 Poets 6 Ocean breaker 10 Former Iranian ruler 14 From another planet 15 Golfer’s club selection 16 Golfer’s target 17 What the star gets on a marquee 19 Express checkout lane unit 20 “__ Haw” 21 Contemptuous manner, in slang 22 “Pet” annoyance 23 Dejected 26 Wrap tightly, as in bandages 30 Poker holding 31 Charged atoms 32 Madame of physics 34 Guy’s partner 37 Level of optimal accomplishment

41 Bygone jet, brieﬂy 42 Act with passion 43 Caution 44 Song at the Met 45 Like most peanuts 47 Meeting of world leaders 52 Name on rented trailers 53 Lane with a nose for news 54 Pasta sufﬁx 57 Dirt road grooves 58 Honorable ... and like the starts of 17-, 23-, 37- and 47-Across 61 Emancipated 62 Pigmented eye layer 63 Watchdog warning 64 Part of NIMBY 65 Swiss capital 66 Foul, weather-wise Down 1 It’s drawn in a tub 2 Natural skin soother 3 Unlike green to-

matoes 4 Star of the ball 5 Tattletale 6 Witty Oscar 7 Astrological Ram 8 Maria __ Trapp 9 Subj. with grammar 10 Handheld riot gear 11 Marriott facility 12 Advil competitor 13 Macho guys 18 Tempt 22 “The Hunger Games” nation 24 Severe pang 25 Carnival 26 Drinks that make a drink last 27 Troubles 28 Vet sch. course 29 Disdainful click 32 Zagreb native 33 N.Y.-based educators’ union 34 Insect in a dusk swarm 35 Realtor’s lot unit 36 Allow to borrow

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Truth About Shellﬁsh Allergies And Iodine Deﬁciency By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Iodine is a purplish-grey mineral is needed for our survival. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this supplement because people assume iodine is a drug, but that’s not true. It’s as natural to your body as magnesium or calcium. A shellfish allergy translates to an iodine allergy in only about 2 or 3 percent of people! Most people avoid iodine their whole life because they do not know this. A shellfish allergy has to do with you being allergic to a protein in the fish, not iodine which is needed for your very survival. Here are 5 signs of possible iodine deficiency: 1. Goiter. You may have an enlarged thyroid and it will look like a lump at the base of your neck. Goiters are sometimes treated with iodine supplementation prior to surgically removing the thyroid gland. Not all goiters are related to low iodine however, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiters and nodules in the thyroid gland. Sadly, some physicians surgically remove the thyroid gland instead of trying iodine. The issue is that you are still deficient in iodine and a thyroidectomy doesn’t correct that, besides symptoms within the breast will show up next! I have a whole chapter on goiters in my best-selling book, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine. 2. Breast Pain or Cancer. Iodine deficiency causes tiny benign (noncancerous) cysts to begin forming in the breasts and the condition is termed Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Women with this condition have slightly lumpy breasts, and breast tenderness. Sometimes it’s hard to enjoy a hug because the pain is so bad. Continued iodine insufficiency may increase risk for breast cancer as well. 3. Feeling Tired or Weak. Low iodine always leads to low levels of thyroid hormone. That’s because your thyroid gland requires iodine to

produce thyroxine, your thyroid hormone. This is the hormone that makes you feel strong, energetic and full of vitality. 4. Dry Skin. Iodine is needed for soft skin and healthy skin. Eczema is sometimes related to low iodine or hypothyroidism. When iodine levels are low, skin cell regeneration doesn’t occur as often as it should and this leads to dull, itchy, dry skin. 5. Pregnancy and Baby’s Brain. People underestimate iodine’s power on the brain. If you’re deficient in iodine, risk for miscarriage is increased. But there are implications to the baby too, if mother is not a seafood lover, or has iodine deficiency for some other reason. When mother’s iodine is deficient, she has what we call “hypothyroxinemia” which damages the developing brain. The baby may be born with neonatal hypothyroidism, or may have cretinism, a severe cognitive disorder. Since doctors now tell women to limit seafood due to mercury concerns (and a dirty ocean full of plastics and phthalates), I urge you talk to your practitioner to see if a clean supplement of iodine is something you should take in advance of pregnancy or during. Creative brands of iodine contain both iodine and iodide, two different isomers of the molecule that feed and nourish your thyroid gland and breasts. You can find this in one capsule if you look for high-quality brands. Understanding the pathogenesis of hypothyroidism and its connection to impaired iodine status in the body has allowed us to look at all these symptoms and realize they are not always a new “disease.” Sometimes a symptom is tied to a natural mineral that has become deficient for one reason or another. Causes include our genes, or poor diet, sometimes a medication (ie a drug mugger) and more. It’s important to find the underlying cause of your symptoms, rather than layering on the drugs.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Dear Joel, I work in a small advertising and public relations firm. We assist clients with print and digital advertising, branding, promotional videos, social media etc. We work in teams of three, creating advertising campaigns for new and existing clients. It’s a very free-form and creative environment where everyone’s input is welcome, and no idea is discounted. What I have always enjoyed is the camaraderie among my co-workers and the team approach, no one individual takes credit for the work of the team. Recently, one of my co-workers took sole credit for a very successful project when it was presented to the client. The rest of us stayed silent in front of the client but confronted him later. He acknowledged that he was in the wrong and stated it would not happen again. Until the next time and the time after that. It has made working with him diﬃcult since no one wants to openly share their ideas for fear of them being ‘stolen’. If we go to management, it will be even more diﬃcult to work together. Do you have any suggestions on how best to this handle this situation? Answer: It’s obvious that for this co-worker, there is an ‘I’ in team. I can understand you and the oth-

er’s frustration at his behavior, and I applaud that you did not ‘correct’ him in front of the client. However, if the campaigns are team projects than it’s important that both the management of your company and your clients know that all of you have participated and contributed to the project. Each campaign is a blend of ideas and that’s the way it should be presented. I suggest naming your team; it sends a message of unity, individuals becoming one unit, working toward the common goal of a satisfied client. Think of how a football team works; one player cannot score a touchdown without blocking from the other players, it must be a team effort. And when the game is over the entire team, not just one player wins or loses. I believe that having a team name will be a constant reminder to your ‘credit stealing’ co-worker that he can’t run the ball alone. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

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Inside The Law Commercial Rent Payments And The Coronavirus By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many commercial tenants are asking whether they are excused from making rent payments if the tenant’s business has been impacted or shut down by as a result of the coronavirus. In particular, they are asking whether a force majeure clause often found in commercial leases, excuses the tenant from having to pay rent. A force majeure clause in commercial leases generally relieve the performance of a party because of an unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of the parties to the lease which causes a party not to be able to perform under the lease. The term “force majeure” usually means an event that could not have been reasonably anticipated, or which, if anticipated, could not be controlled. Force majeure clauses are added to leases to excuse a party’s performance under the lease in cases of natural disasters or “acts of God,” such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc. The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease. Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause. New Jersey courts have traditionally

Robert C. Shea Esq.

Continued From Page 5 would have fought to pass a comprehensible and common-sense plan to deal with the economic turmoil that COVID has caused. Richter would have fought for pay-roll tax cuts, small-business tax cuts, expansions of SBA loans and for college to reimburse students for the services that they were not provided, such as room and board. All of these plans would have cost, the government less money and would have put more dollars in the pockets of

Americas working class. As the son of a retired police oﬃcer turned small-business owner, it would be an understatement to say that this election is not personal. America has been shaken to its core in these past three months, and it is time that we as Americans, and New Jersians rebuild from the damage done by the Democrats in Congress. David Richter spent over 20 years building schools, hospitals and museums, now we need to hire him to rebuild our democracy. AJ Melillo Island Heights

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been very reluctant to allow force majeure clauses to excuse the perfor mance of one party to a commercial lease and especially to excuse the payment of rent under the lease. Courts look to see whether the event should have been anticipated by the parties and addressed in the lease. Not all unforeseen events are subject to the force majeure clause. The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause. In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease. As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent? Please note that the discussion above pertains only to commercial leases. Force majeure clauses are not typically found in residential leases.

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By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Restaurants, casinos, and race tracks will be opening on July 2, but they will only be allowed to accept 25 percent of their capacity, Gov. Phil Murphy said during his daily coronavirus press conference. “Because of the progress we have made,” these regulations were able to be eased, he said. Additionally, outdoor gatherings will be allowed up to 250 people, he said. This is up from 100 people. There are no limits for religious or political activities. Indoor gatherings used to be limited to 25 percent of capacity, or 50 people. Now it is 25 percent of capacity, or 100 people. Casinos might open to family, friends, and invited loyal customers at first, he said. People should still wear face coverings and practice social distancing, he warned. One of the criticisms of Murphy’s slow reopening is that it is not clear why certain regulations get relaxed when they do. One of his catch phrases is “the data drives the dates.” This means that

places should reopen only when it is safe. But to an outsider, the process seems arbitrary. Murphy shared some statistics in the beginning of his press conference. One of them is the percentage of positive tests per day. As this number continues to go down, it is determined to be safer to get out and do more things. On June 17, only 2.42 percent of tests came back positive. Furthermore, for every three people who are hospitalized, four are released from the hospital. There are fewer people being put on ventilators. These statistics show a trend toward safety. He said the stay-at-home orders in the beginning, the wearing of masks, and the social distancing was responsible for bringing these numbers down. However, he warned that people going to bars and beaches and not socially distancing might kick those numbers higher. “People have let their hair down too much,” he said. “We don’t want to look like states that have gone through hell and have gone back through hell.”

Jersey Shore Toy Show Set For July 26 WALL- The Jersey Shore Toy Show will return on July 26. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Wall Fire Company Banquet Hall at 2605 Atlantic Ave. General admission is $3. Children 12 and under are free. There is an early bird admission of $5 for those who enter the door at 9 a.m. This collectible show which has been a fi xture for long time and new toy and memorabilia collectors will feature more than 75 tables of vintage and modern toys, comic books, video games, records and pop culture items.

There will be thousands of vintage and collectible action figures, diecast cars, trucks, dolls, model kits, playsets, robots, slot cars, trains and toy soldiers from the 1950s right up to the today. Action figures and other items based on Star Wars, DC and Marvel comic book superheroes and villains will be there along with G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thundercats and wrestling figues plus Funko Pop, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Hess trucks, Aurora AFX, Barbie, Godzilla, Lego, Lionel, Marx, Nintendo, Pez and many other familiar items.

Howell Senior Center Makes Care Kits For Seniors

HOWELL - The Howell Senior Center recently made some care kits for the township’s more vulnerable seniors. The care kits include: a face mask, some tissues, Avon lotion, and hand sanitizer. Krisann Lukas and Brandi Moran donated some of these items to make this project a success. Those wishing to donate items to the Howell Senior Center project, items needed include: • ChapStick

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Items Wanted CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (28) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

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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) NOW HIRING!! - 60 jobs available (1st & 2nd shift) in BRICK packaging facility! Super CLEAN & SAFE environment! Call 848222-4888 to work immediately! (26)

Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (30)

HVAC Installer/Technician - Hiring Now. Experience needed. Great work environment. Company vehicle. Full time/year round/paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume To 732-349-6448. (30)

Hire at once full time at 4 to 6 hours a day - You need to have your own vehicle. Currently working on Long Beach Island, Jackson & Howell. Call 908-216-2400/732-364-5330. (31)

2 College Students - Work full time until school starts. $14 p/h. Cash to start - power washing. Call 732-608-6181. (31)

Power Washer - $14 p/h. Cash to start. Executive Enterprises, Toms River. Call 732-608-6181. NJ Lic#13VH05877600. (31)

Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (30)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (33) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler. MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL. (27) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (16)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Supporters Celebrate Trump On Flag Day By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – It was billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering. About 20 Trump supporters turned out in shorts, bathing suits, red hats and red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the borough. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day. “The idea is to get people to come out and gather with those who support Donald Tr u mp for president and to network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said. “We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,” he added. On Memorial Day a large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and questioning the medical data that was used to make that decision. A number of small American flags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees in honor of the President’s birthday which happened to fall on Flag Day, June 14. A Trump re-election banner was f lying as well. “We really just want people to come out in support and enjoy themselves,” Brooks added. The rally was not organized in conjunction with any county or local Republican political organizations but Brooks said he expected some members of Republican groups to stop by. He and Frank Cott had organized the two events along with Michael Shapiro who was present on the beach and who also came out for the Memorial Day protest. “We’ve been protesting since March for businesses to reopen and against the tyranny of Murphy and his executive order and the stay at home order. We were fighting for small businesses. We’ve been doing all this work - night, day 24/7 - and today is just about coming out having a piece of cake, f lying the f lag for Flag Day, celebrate President Trump’s birthday. Today is just a happy day,” Ayla Wolf said. She organized the Memorial Day protest held in the borough. “Our rallies include everyone. We are

for everyone. Trump has never really been a Republican; he isn’t really a Democrat either. He is anti-establishment and we are celebrating him for that. Republicans hate him, Democrats hate him but he’s really not either party,” Wolf said. Sporting a red cap with the number 45 embroidered in white, Candace Moore noted that along with Brooks, she was not the only black American to be part of the rally. “I’m new to the group. I’m from Pennsylvania but I have friends around here and I wanted to come and hang out with some fellow Trump supporters. It encourages you to stand your ground. I will be voting for Trump again in November.” Moore said she felt governors had overridden “our constitutional rights by shutting down our businesses and our state. Even in the wake of a national emergency you can’t violate the constitution. I’m not afraid to say I’m a Trump supporter. I used to live in Philadelphia which is a very liberal town so if I can wear my hat there, I can wear it anywhere.” Shapiro said “we’re here to celebrate the President’s birthday and support Jenkinson’s Beach.” Representing Latinas for Trump was Rowan University student Diana Jiminez of Glassboro who said she supported the president’s position on immigration. “I think the immigration rights should be stricter. I came from Columbia and don’t thin k it’s fair for im mig rants to come and get a job right away. My mother has a master’s in international business and we all had to wait 10 years to come here,” she said. “I think this countr y has been going dow n a bad cou rse for many yea rs a nd t he e st abl ish me nt gove r n me nt has let it all happen. Tr u mp is the f irst person not associated with them and never took any money from them so he’s doi ng what he feels is best for the countr y,” David Rasp of Point Pleasant said. Brick resident Edward Xavier Young said he’s been to a number of rallies, protests and celebrations including a protest the day before at the governor’s “spacious compound in Middletown, one of his f ive mansions around the world but tod ay is a d ay of happiness and celebration. It is President Tr ump’s 74th birthday and it is also Flag Day and it is also the anniversary of George Washing ton creating the United States Army.” Young also said he felt the gover nor had over reached his author it y concer ning the shutdown of the state and business. “The people of New Jersey can’t wait to vote him out of off ice.”

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We have all heard of about genetic guidelines and the genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. These genes increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and in some instances pancreatic cancer. Recent news about the testing explains that the US Preventive Services Task Force has long recommended that doctors screen women if they have relatives that have BRCA related cancers, or consult those who might benefit from panel gene testing, if family members have other cancers as we have mentioned above. What’s new is the recommendation issued by the task force, in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, has expanded to advise that more women receive genetic testing including: • Women whose family history includes breast with other cancer such as • Ovarian • Thyroid • Bowel • Intestines

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Volunteers Can Make A Difference To Victims Of Sexual Violence

Sexual assaults do not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many survivors, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times that a survivor needs 180 Turning Lives Around even more; and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. We have made a few temporary shifts to some of our services, but 180 is operational and here to help. Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault and 180 Turning Lives Around stands with all survivors. For forty-four years, 180, a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volu nteers. 180’s specially-t rai ned, conf idential victim advocates, with countywide law enforcement and the Forensic Nurse Examiners program, provide emotional support and assistance to victims, and their significant-others, during accompaniments for timely and sensitive hospital medical examinations, and police and grand jury procedures. 180’s volunteers also provide telephone support, which includes at the time of crisis, addressing medical and emotional needs, information regarding the justice system, and referrals for services. They also provide support and advocacy for the survivor’s significant-other and adult

survivors of childhood sexual assault. We i nvite the com mu n it y to joi n 180’s life-changing mission today. 180 is conducting the mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers on June 2-25, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Ocean Tow nship Police Headquar ters, 399 Monmouth Road. The training will be conducted via a vir tual platfor m, if self-distancing is still in place. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen-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, and submit to fingerprinting and background checks. 180 is committed to a socially and culturally diverse team to best serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of or training in sexual violence is not required. To obtain an application, contact Tina Morgan at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272, or visit 180nj. org/give-help/volunteering/sexual-violence-program-advocate/ Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26. 180 is dedicated to providing safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy for those in Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sexual violence, please call 180’s 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 1-888-264-RAPE (7273). For more information, visit 180nj. org. In an emergency, dial 911.

Howell Alliance Congratulates Optimist Club and Student Winners

HOWELL - Howell Municipal Alliance Director Christa Riddle said the Alliance “is proud of both Howell Township students who represented our community and the Optimist Club of Howell in this year’s annual Optimist International district oratorical contest. She listed the winners: Julian Sanchez, an 8th grade student in Howell Township School District, and Eliana Mandelberg, a freshman at Howell High School.

“Congratulations to Eliana, who won second place and a scholarship in the Zoom district contest. Julian and Eliana were Howell Optimist Club’s contest winners who advanced to the district competition,” Riddle said. She added, that any Howell students interested in competing in next year’s Optimist essay and oratorical contests, should reach out to the Howell Alliance by calling 732938-4500 ext. 4012.

Freehold Junior Named To Dean’s List FREEHOLD - Alexa Scranton of Freehold, a junior Music Production & Entrepreneurship major at York college of Pennsylvania has been named to the Dean’s list for the

spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credits and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 27 - july 3

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your innocent flirtations may just be a habit or a way of passing time for you, but someone may take it seriously. In the week to come, think of every meeting as a chance to show that you are sincere and real. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first day of summer, and your fancy may turn to thoughts of business affairs and money-making activities rather than love. Tackle practical subjects like your bank balance as the week begins. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Play life like a game of chess. Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice something unimportant in order to win the game. In the upcoming week, you can put your brainpower to work and upgrade your financial status. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is a New Moon in your sign, and although you cannot see it, you might feel it as the upcoming week unfolds. You may feel better able to express yourself once you accept your strengths as well as your limitations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It is hard to find a rainbow without seeing a little rain first. A few bumps may lessen your confidence in the beginning of the week, but your optimism will quickly return. You might prefer to think through a strategy by yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn obstacles and dropped balls into learning opportunities. Take a few ideas that have been floating around in your head and put them into motion this week. You and a partner can draw up viable plans and find practical solutions.

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