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─Photo courtesy of Dawn’s Photography The Blue and Grey, representing the Howell Township High School baseball team, won a title.

By Chris Christopher LAK EWOOD - A dejected, shellshocked Blue and Grey baseball team filed off the FirstEnergy Park field.

The Blue and Grey, representing the Howel l Tow n sh ip H ig h School Rebels, were the victims of a rally by the Dragons Baseball Club of Kingsway Regional in the South

Region Round of 16 of the fi rst Last Dance World Series presented by RWJ Barnabas Health.

Ahead 3-0 and five outs from a berth in the quarterfi nals, the Blue and Grey allowed four runs over the fi nal two innings in a 4-3 loss.

Junior right y Vin Impresa of the Blue and G rey spark led.

He hurled six-plus in-

nings, allowing two earned runs, striking out nine, walking one and surrendering three hits. Impressa threw 88 pitches. He set down 14 straight batters from the fi nal out of the fi rst inning until the second batter of the sixth.

“Vin did a great job of commanding his fastball,” Blue and Grey coach Grant Hackett said. “His offspeed

pitch was great. He located his pitches well.

He went out there and balled. He will give you his best each time out.”

“I worked real well with my catcher, Chris Acampora,” Impresa said. “I was able to locate my fastball and my slider broke really nice. I was able to keep the hitters off balance (Baseball - See Page 2)

Howell Police Seek To Continue “Best Practices”

By Bob Vosseller HOW E L L – T h e t o w n s h i p’s p o l i c e de pa r t ment recently hosted a team of a sse ssor s f rom t he New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).

The accreditation assessors examined all aspects of the depa r t ment’s policies

and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

“Verification by the team that the Howell Township Police Depar t ment meets the Com mission’s ‘best pract ice’ st a nd a rds is part of a voluntary pro c e s s t o a ch ieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition

of law enforcement professional excellence,” Chief Andrew Kudrick said.

The chief said that as part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public were invited to provide comments to the assessment team.

They had the option

of calling or e-mailing comments about the police department.

Phone c om me nt s were limited to five minutes and had to focus on the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards.

A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the How-

ell Township Police Department located at 300 Old Tavern Road.

Howell Police Sgt. Sc ot t Rev i la k s a id the department is currently an accredited agency. “We received accredited stat us t h roug h t he NJSACOP in 2017. Once this status is obtained (Police - See Page 15)

August 1, 2020

Monmouth Starts Free COVID-19 Testing

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently announced the kick-off of the County’s COVID-19 testing program, in coordination with the Grunin Foundation, to offer free testing in densely populated municipalities throughout the county.

Testing sites will be located in Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg, Neptune, Long Branch and Red Bank over the next four weeks. There will be 100 tests available per day at each location and variable message boards will be placed near the sites to notify residents if the sites run out of tests before the posted hours are over.

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said, “the Board of Chosen Freeholders is (Testing - See Page 4)

Former Freeholder’s Lawsuit Dismissed

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – A lawsuit by former Freeholder John Curley against the Board of Monmouth County Freeholders and County Administration has been dismissed.

County officials were recently notified that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dismissed a complaint

by Curley against the Freeholder Board and various County employees.

Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone responded to the news saying, “it is unfortunate that so much time and money had to be spent in order to fight to support Monmouth County employees.”

Arnone added, “through the lens of the current environment facing America, I am very proud of the Monmouth County Freeholder Board for deciding to fight for all employees, regardless of gender, age, (Lawsuit - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 and I threw a couple of real good changeups. A lot of the credit goes to Chris. We worked great together.”

Hackett said Impresa dominated during his hot streak despite the sun that breathed 93-degree fi re.

“You want short innings and he gave them to us,” Hackett said. “His fastball was great. When they caught up to it, he relied on his curveball and changeup. Everything he did was just perfect.”

“I defi nitely felt physically tired after pitching,” Impresa said. “I had been training for long distance throwing with my other team. You have to stay hydrated. I do a lot of running to get my body tired and then I throw to build up my arm strength.”

Hackett is impressed with Impresa’s mental approach to pitching.

“He is fired up,” Hackett said. “He throws with passion. He wants to win every battle and against Kingsway he did that.”

“I have always felt the most comfortable on the mound,” said Impresa, who also plays third base. “I am relaxed and able to zone in. I know that pitching is what I should be doing and I love it.”

The Dragons scored four runs over the fi nal two innings to win the game. They pushed three runs across the plate in the top of the seventh.

The winners shaved their deficit to 3-2 in the seventh on a run-scoring triple to right center field by Kevin Pandorf. Pinch hitter Connor Griscom hit an RBI single to tie the score at three and the Dragons won it when Jake Lenardo unleashed a wild pitch.

The Blue and Grey took a 1-0 lead in the fi rst on a groundout by Acampora, a senior. The Blue and Grey pushed its lead to 2-0 in the first on an RBI single by senior shortstop Nicholas Guerrino.

Impresa helped build a run in the fifth, leading off with a single. Sophomore courtesy runner Nick Barracatto scored when he stole third base and scored when the ball skipped into left field.

Blue and Grey senior second baseman Brandon Troop stroked two hits in three at-bats, including one double.

Earlier in the Series, the Blue and Grey won Howell’s fi rst title since 1994 with a 3-1 conquest of Neptune for the Red Bank-Belmar Regional championship at the Count Basie Field in Red Bank.

Guerrino singled home the tie-breaking run in the bottom of the sixth. Impresa drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth for a 3-1 lead. Junior starting pitcher Chris Ellison, who allowed one run in three innings, hit an RB single for a 1-0 lead in the fi rst.

“We did not expect to be in this situation,” Hackett said. “We were seeded second in the regional. The boys worked hard. They set a goal. They wanted to make it to the next round. We proved a lot of people wrong. We wanted to prove a lot of people wrong. There were 20 guys on the team and 20 guys had each other’s back. They went out there and played their best. One website called us bracket busters.

“Pitching was defi nitely the fi rst key. It was huge in the tournament. Our seniors

were also key. They were all great leaders.”

Hackett said the team was a pleasure to coach.

“They were great fun,” he said. “They cracked jokes. They made each other laugh. They were a bunch of ball-busters and that’s what I loved about them. There was not any pressure on them. Coaching this team was a very good experience. I am proud of these guys. We were not supposed to win it and we did.”

The Series, which consisted of 22 teams, replaced the spring high school season, cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hackett became the team’s coach after receiving an email from his Howell coach, Eric Johnson, the Rebels’ current mentor.

“A parent of one of our players set up the team,” said Hackett, whose assistant coaches were 2017 Howell graduates Ean Craig and J.P. Trainor, “and it took me less than five minutes to answer coach Johnson’s email. He said he was not able to coach this team and I felt it would be a great opportunity for me. I am thankful that the players let me coach this team.

They could have said no, but they allowed me to do so.

“Coach Johnson gave me an opportunity to be a head coach for the fi rst time and I hope I did him proud. Howell baseball will always be a part of me and I am really happy we got to bring home a championship.

The players deserved it.”

Impresa said he enjoyed competing in the Series in which the Blue and Grey was 3-1.

“It was amazing,” he said. “I loved the format. It brought us together to want to compete. We saw large crowds that I had never seen for a high school baseball game.

Prior to the Series, we had to talk about how we wanted to approach it - to either win or just let our seniors play their fi nal games. We played to win and played hard for each other. we were all pretty pleased with the effort we put in and the result that we got.”

Impresa said losing the season to the pandemic was difficult.

“It was all very overwhelming,” he said.

“I never felt it would get to that point.

Things kept piling on and it was crazy.

This tournament came along and it gave me hope to play with my best friends - guys I have played with since we were either six or seven years old.”

Craig and Trainor were valuable assistants. They have played either with or against each other since the age of nine.

Trainor and Craig play baseball at Stockton University and The College of New Jersey, respectively.

“Both made my job a lot easier,” Hackett said. “I am thankful for their help. Ean is my best friend. I consider him like a brother. Ean has helped me on and off the field so many different times and I am very lucky I get to call him my best friend. J.P. and I always remained in touch after high school because he is a really great guy.

He is a very good friend of mine and it’s always nice to have a friend like him.

“The fact they helped me out meant the world to me. We did not get paid to do this.

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Testing:

Continued From Page 1 committed to using its resources to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to assist our municipalities in their efforts to identify local hot spots so that appropriate mitigation may be implemented.” Arnone added. “that is why we have committed up to $250,000 of CARES Act funding to the testing of Monmouth County residents; we are grateful to the Grunin Foundation for committing to match the County’s funding

Lawsuit:

Continued From Page 1 race or job title, nearly three years ago.”

The Freeholder Board learned in 2017, that an employee had complained about inappropriate actions of then Freeholder Curley. The matter was investigated by retired Judge Mary Catherine Cuff.

Judge Cuff provided a repor t to the County.

The Freeholder Board took action after a review of the report and voted to censure Curley for his actions against County employees.

In response, Curley filed suit shortly thereafter and the first complaint was dismissed. Curley then filed a second complaint, which was also dismissed.

of up to $250,000.”

The Grunin Foundation works with businesses and nonprofits to help provide inclusive access to arts, culture, education, healthcare and economic opportunities.

“In order to continue making progress in recovering from this global pandemic, we need more access to testing. I’m confident that with the addition of these centers and the increase in testing, we will also increase the health of our community and economy,” Foundation President Jeremy Grunin said.

Arnone added, “it is so important for everyone to have access to free COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have insurance. While there have been testing locations throughout the County, they are not easily accessible to all of our communities, especially those communities where people travel mainly on foot.”

“Timely and accurate tracking of known and suspected cases is an essential public health tool to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley.

“Appointments are not necessary to be tested. Residents can walk up during open hours and a health professional will conduct the test, whether they are symptomatic or not, which consists of a nasal or oral swab,” she said.

County residents who are tested must provide their contact information to receive their test results. The Monmouth County Health Department will conduct contact tracing for all residents who test positive. The testing site locations, dates and hours of operation will be posted on visitmonmouth.com.

Curley later appealed the Federal Court Judge’s decision to the Court of Appeals.

Arnone said, “Justice has prevailed, and, most importantly, Monmouth County employees can continue to feel safe at work. The County has, and will continue to, take any complaints of inappropriate treatment in the workplace seriously regardless of the offender.”

The Freeholder Director said regarding the matter, “the offensive conduct came from the highest level of County government and was not ignored; in fact, the complaints were taken head on - as they always should be.”

Curley could appeal this decision to the US Supreme Court.

County Administrator Teri O’Connor and County Counsel Michael D.

Fitzgerald were each sued individually

by Curley. The Third Circuit has also dismissed the claim against O’Connor and Fitzgerald.

In 2015 Curley celebrated his victory with his fellow Republicans but he would later be accused of using a homophobic slur and of having a physical altercation with a former official. The allegations were made following his attempt to censure two of his fellow Freeholders.

Curley later sought reelection as an independent. He was censured in 2017 following allegations involving a comment during a Bradley Beach Memorial Day parade.

At that time the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a special meeting introducing two resolutions,

one to update its policy prohibiting workplace discrimination and harassment and the second was the resolution to censure Curley.

Arnone previously stated during a Freeholder meeting that he had to break up a fight in former Freeholder Rob Clifton’s office between Freeholder Gary Rich and then Freeholder Curley. Arnone added during that same meeting that Curly used a “gay slur” against a Monmouth County sheriff’s deputy in his presence.

The decision from the Court of Appeals did not reference the investigative report from Judge Cuff and whether the report outlining the offensive conduct can be made public. Additionally, the Court of Appeals assessed the costs of the suit against Curley.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Know The Timeline Of COVID Tests They say we “shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” and that’s generally good advice. However, those free COVID tests at Rite-Aid on Mule Road in Toms River bear some serious, serious scrutiny.

They are “free” of charge, yes, but certainly not “free” of unnecessary stress and inconvenience. Note: It’s not the testing, itself, which is the issue but the total confusion about how long it will take for results to return is the issue. The test, itself, was easy and quite well organized. I share the following experiences via your paper to hopefully help anyone else who is or will be in my situation to know what to expect.

Last Wednesday, I was due to have cataract surgery via Dr. Lakhani of Toms River who, by the way is an absolutely genius of a doctor.

Anyway, by law I had to be COVID tested three days in advance so I went Sunday after church to Rite-Aid. After being told all along that Results would be available in “2-5” days or “2-7” days (“but most often two days or less”), I went ahead, but my results were not in by 11 a.m. Tuesday, 48 hours after the test. I called Rite-Aid back and for the first time it was clarified to me that it was two BUSINESS days, which meant the earliest I’d be eligible to get results was Wednesday morning (the surgery was slated for Wednesday afternoon, at noonish.) See, I learned that the hours after my test on Sunday did not count now, because Sunday is not a business day. Would have been nice to know that at the outset!

I called the lab who processes the results and they could not confirm that RiteAid even sent them (more on that later.) Rite-Aid, of course, insisted that the results were, indeed, sent to the Lab (there in New York

State.)

Wednesday morning still brought no results, and RiteAid then changed the goal posts and explained that the usual waiting time was now “2-10” days. I forfeited my surgery for Wednesday but thankfully, Dr. Lakhani re-scheduled me for Friday.

On Thursday, STILL no results by noon and I called the lab again. Long story short, they blamed Rite-Aid for not leveling with me in the first place about how long this might take (so do I.) I called Rite-Aid again and one of the people who work there actually suggested that the lab was extra long getting results to me because I might have COVID and they’re re-testing the sample to make sure before they inform me! Friday morning I finally got the results. I was negative for COVID (whew) and Doc Lakhani worked his wonders on me again that afternoon (he did my right eye in 2016, this time he did my left eye.)

Thank you, Rite-Aid, for the free COVID tests but a little more honesty and specificity about how long it might possibly take to get results would be very, very helpful to customers lined up for surgery. I used to run a business in North Jersey, and when I gave my customers something that was “free” I endeavored to make the gift “hassle-free,” as well as “free” from a financial standpoint. It’s best to under-promise and over-deliver, not the other way around!

I know that COVID testing is a relatively new thing and you’re inexperienced at it, but these principles of how to do business the right way are ancient and are still necessary, here in 2020. Yes, most often we shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth but if it leaves a bad taste in OUR mouths, well....

Chet Jelinski Whiting

Trump Lies To Fox News Finally, even Fox News has started calling Trump out on his lies. In that Chris Wallace interview, you should try to watch it, it’s all over the web.

The first thing the president lies about is that more testing equals more cases. Here, I’m not sure he realizes he’s lying or if he just doesn’t understand how this works. Maybe at one point, more testing equaled more cases. Because you can’t get a positive unless you test, right? But that’s not why it’s going up right now.

It’s going up because certain states are reopening and people aren’t wearing masks there. As Wallace says, testing has gone up 37 percent, but infections have gone up 194 percent.

Then (Trump) says some of them aren’t even cases. He says they are just sniffles.

So, does he think doctors are lying?

75,000 new cases a day and 1,000 people dying a day.

These are facts.

All of the European Union has 6,000 cases right now, and Trump thinks it’s because they don’t test. Now, I could see China or Russia lying about their numbers, but England? Spain? Italy? Every country in the European Union is lying, or is Trump lying?

He then claimed that Dr. Fauci told him that COVID-19 would pass. When did Fauci ever say this? Trump said this over and over again. He said

Letters To The EditorHealth Insurance it’ll go away in the summer.

Schools Not The heat will kill it. We’ll have a few cases and then it’ll blow over. Trump said this.

I’ve never heard Dr. Fauci say anything like that. The fact that Trump said Fauci is “a little alarmist” and then says that Fauci told him it will blow over – what should we believe? He’s contradicting himself in the same breath.

Then he threatened to pull federal funding if schools don’t open. He said New Jersey only had 1 death under 18. That’s because the schools were closed!

He said that Biden wants to defund the police. Then they tried to look through the Biden platform and couldn’t find it. In fact, the Biden literature said more funding for police. Trump just never expected anyone to fact check him.

Then when it comes to the military wanting to rename bases that were named after Confederate generals, Trump says “I don’t care what the military says. I do – I’m supposed to make the decision.”

And if it wasn’t enough that he was degrading the military, he then degraded teachers, saying they teach kids to hate America. When Chris Wallace asked him where he sees that, Trump says “I look at the stuff.”

The fact that he called Fox News – which has backed him every step of the way – Fake News explains a lot.

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Safe Yet I will not send my son to school for in-person learning. He is supposed to start kindergarten.

Schools require kids to be inoculated for various viruses (measles, mumps, etc.) to enroll. However, they can go to school while we’re in the middle of a highly contagious viral pandemic that has no vaccine or proven treatment plan and I’m supposed to feel OK sending my kid to school? Nope.

Rebecca Johnston Toms River

“Wake Up, White America!”

As a white man living in Ocean County, I feel that I have to take the responsibility to educate myself to better understand the Black Lives Matter demonstrations happening across the country and in our own backyards.

I recognize my white privilege, and am making it a part of my daily practice to educate other white people to raise their own awareness and become more critically conscious. Most recently, I watched the movie “Just Mercy “ and participated in a webinar hosted by Georgetown University’s Institute of Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. I engaged in an online Zoom discussion with the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation committee with St. Francis Of Assisi Parish of LBI. We had a dialogue about the role Catholics can take to fight racism. The reminder I took away was that I need to be more present and willing to be vulnerable. I’m taking one step at a time to move towards liberation. I’m doing my part to educate myself and other white people in my daily activities and strongly encourage others to do the same.

Daniel Fidalgo Tomé Brick

Companies Should Not Be Taxed

As a representative of the state’s health insurance brokers, I want to voice my strong opposition against a Senate bill that calls for a 2.75% state tax on fully-insured health insurance premiums for health benefits plans, MEWAs and dental and vision coverage in New Jersey.

The bill, (S-2676), would add yet another tax on the average New Jersey citizens. Now, during this unprecedented public health emergency and deep economic disruption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this proposal is unconscionable and unacceptable.

New Jerseyans deserve affordable and more accessible health insurance, not another barrier to care for their employees and families. The New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters, of which I am a member, respectfully urges our state legislators to oppose such a harmful bill that would affect millions of people.

Some lawmakers contend this bill would somehow make health insurance cheaper for all. Yet in all my years as a health insurance broker in this state, I have never seen how taxing an insurance product magically makes it cheaper. This bill is just another way in which the cost of doing business in New Jersey gets more and more unsustainable, while we see our health coverage become less affordable for both employers and their employees across our state.

State lawmakers need to help, not further compound the fi nancial hardships so many of us are already facing.

Desmond X. Slattery Spring Lake Legislative Chairman New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters

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

Beach Access, COVID Testing, And More From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone Hello! I hope everyone is continuing to enjoy the summertime sunshine and warm weather!

As everyone is aware, we have experienced hotter than normal weather lately.

Heat wave or not, I always advise those who plan on spending time outdoors in the heat to be prepared.

Heat-related illnesses are preventable.

For those who are out in the heat, stay hydrated! It is important to drink water before thirst kicks in! While you’re keeping hydrated, don’t forget to take care of your pets, too! Lastly, don’t forget the sunscreen!

With the increased temperatures, we have seen an

influx of visitors to Monmouth County, especially our shore towns over the past few weekends. To comply with social distancing guidelines, many beaches have had to limit the amount of daily beach badges that are sold. This has caused them to sell out of badges early on in the day, especially over the weekend.

I continue to encourage visitors and beachgoers to “Know Before You Go” and research badge sales and parking information before traveling to their destination. New policies like this that will be in place this summer make it critical for visitors to research their destination to ensure

a smooth trip to our part of the Jersey Shore.

For more infor mation about shore municipalities rules and regulations for summer 2020, go to visitmonmouth.com.

On a separate note, I want to update you of the Monmouth County CARES Act Small Business Grants. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted unanimously on a resolution to award a contract to Solix, Inc. to provide professional grant administration and program management services for the small business grant program.

Solix had guaranteed a 20day turnaround time to get the application up and running. I am happy to say that we remain on schedule and it looks like we will have the applications ready to go at the end of the month.

Once the applications are live, I will be reaching back out to those who have provided their email address to

my office to provide them with the link and any details they will need to begin the process. If you would like to have your email added to the list please email me at Thomas.Arnone@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Lastly, this week my fellow Freeholders and I held a press conference in Asbury Park to announce the kickoff of Monmouth County’s COVID-19 testing program.

The County has partnered with the Grunin Foundation to provide free testing in six of our most densely populated towns. The testing sites will be located in Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg, Neptune, Long Branch and Red Bank.

It is so important for everyone to have access to free COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have insurance and while there have been testing locations throughout the County; they are not easily accessible to all of our communities,

especially those communities where people travel mainly by foot.

I would like to thank Asbury Park for allowing us to use their testing location to hold this press conference. I would also like to thank all of the mayors who will be hosting testing sites, as well as our Monmouth County OEM Coordinator Mike Oppegaard and each of the municipal OEM coordinators that helped organize the testing site locations.

The Board of Chosen Freeholders is committed to using its resources to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to assist our municipalities in their efforts to identify local hot spots so that appropriate mitigation may be implemented.

To accomplish this, we have committed up to $250,000 of CARES Act funding to the testing of Monmouth County residents. We are grateful to the Grunin Foundation for expressing an interest in

participating in a joint public benefit offering for the residents of Monmouth County related to the testing for the COVID-19 virus and committing to match the County’s funding of up to $250,000.

We know that it is critical to have access to testing in order to identify hot spots and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but it is also important to remember that the best defense we have against COVID-19 is social distancing.

Everyone should stay six feet away from anyone who does not live in their household. We all need to do our part to help slow the spread and take ownership of our own actions because what we do has a direct effect on public health and on our local businesses that are still fighting to reopen.

As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Freeholder Director.

I’ll continue to advocate on behalf of residents and businesses!

Combat Medic From Monmouth County Earns Silver Star From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) presented the Silver Star to Vietnam War combat Army medic and Monmouth County resident, Bart Fabian.

This is the second Silver Star awarded to “Doc” Fabian, a highly decorated veteran who received his first Silver Star for his heroism during an ambush by the North Vietnamese on January 11, 1969. He has previously been awarded two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and an Army Commendation Medal (ACM) with Valor.

“Bart ‘Doc’ Fabian is a

hero for all ages, earning the Silver Star not once, but twice. He routinely went above and beyond the call, protecting injured soldiers who were under attack,” Smith said. “Mr. Fabian’s actions on April 13, 1969, which account for the second Silver Star, are truly courageous, heroic and the mark of a natural leader.”

Smith added, “How does a man under gunfire find that kind of grit to do something absolutely astonishing? We are talking about a man who put his own life at risk – repeatedly - to defend injured soldiers who were

being targeted by the enemy. The record shows that Doc Fabian saved 10 U.S. soldiers, and stopped two soldiers who were trying to kill wounded GIs. In an era when people admire fictional superheroes and Hollywood stars portraying heroes, Doc Fabian is a genuine uncontested hero.”

After over two years of Smith working with the Army, the Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy ordered Fabian be recognized “For gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States” while serving in his outfit, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, II Field Force Vietnam.

Recounting that fateful April day, Mr. Fabian said the battle raged on for an hour and a half. He lost six from his troop, including one of his closest buddies, and 19

in total, including the other medic. “We got beat up pretty bad that day,” Mr. Fabian said. “It was a bad day for the good guys.”

The day after the battle, his commander said he would be recommended for the Silver Star. But it never came. “I decided to forget about it,” he said. “I didn’t want to promote myself. It was a bad day. The next day we were right back in it.” That changed in 2018 at a reunion with fellow veterans who urged him to seek the medal.

A family member contacted Smith and asked him to help look into the matter.

Smith helped coordinate eyewitness statements from Sgt. John J. Sorich III, Sgt. Joseph L. Coopet Jr. and Lt. Col. Richard A. Belcher.

The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in the U.S. Army, is cited for gallantry in action

against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conf lict with an opposing foreign force. The required gallantry must have been performed with marked distinction.

Members of the awards board unanimously recommended approval, some making handwritten notations of Mr. Fabian’s actions.

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

Brig. Gen John W. Nicholson (RET) said, “He treated more than 10 wounded soldiers and recovered them and their KIA buddies. He voluntarily performed these heroic and life-saving actions while 19 fellow U.S. soldiers were killed in the same action. …His bravery was fearless, determined and voluntary, despite desperate odds… I highly recommend approval of this award.”

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

Said Maj. Gen. Leroy Newton Suddath Jr. (RET), “This is the best documentation I have ever seen.”

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I am grateful for the fact they volunteered their time to help me out.”

The team practiced Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from the end of June. Hackett said the team’s motto, which he came up with on its first day of practice, was, “Play loose.

Have fun and talk crap.”

“This was one of the best experiences of my life, especially with these guys as they were a great bunch of kids,” Hackett said.

“I wanted the boys to let loose and have fun playing baseball. For some of the guys, this was their last game.”

Hackett said recruiters from Misericordia, Stockton, Rider and Alevrnia attended the team’s final game.

The Blue and Grey’s captains were senior outfielder Tommy Talbot, Acampora and senior first baseman Jack Bearse.

“The last thing that I really want to emphasize is how great the seniors were,” Hackett said. “Talbot and Acampora are the best leaders I have been around. Bearse is a guy who just wants to compete and win ball games. Troop is one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. Guerrino is another guy who works his butt off and will do anything for his teammates. I am so proud of him.”

FirstEnergy Park is the home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A team which competes in the South Atlantic League.

“These kids will play at a Little League field and have the same energy,” Hackett said. “They were more excited about the

magnitude of the game rather than playing at FirstEnergy Park. The mood of the team after the game was bittersweet. The boys were upset they lost, but they were thankful for the opportunity they had. At the end of the day, we were still champions and nobody can take that away from us.”

The remainder of the Blue and Grey consisted of senior catcher Matt Schwark, senior outfielder A.J. Furlong, senior pitcher Max Friedman, junior outfielder Tony Gatti, junior first baseman Alex Jenkins, junior outfielder Ryan Behnken, junior pitcher Jake Holzapfel, junior second baseman-third baseman Kristian Saucedo, sophomore outfielder-pitcher Nick Gomes, sophomore third baseman-pitcher Danny Furlong and sophomore shortstop Thomas Strauch.

“Schwark is a coach’s dream,” Hackett said.

“You ask him to do something and he will do it without complaining. A.J. is one of the funniest guys I have ever been around. He is another coach’s player who will do anything for his team. Friedman is the nicest player I have ever met. He is another one who works his butt off and just wants to be there for his teammates. Lenardo is one of my favorite players. He finds a way to make his teammates laugh no matter what and will do just about anything for everyone.

“I love all of these guys and know they will do great things.”

Hackett, 21, is a 2017 Howell graduate. He played right field for Alvernia University during the pandemic-shortened season, batting .250 (2-for-8) in six games off the bench, scoring two runs and driving in two.

He’s a finance major.

Blood Drive To Be Held At Monmouth University

LONG BRANCH –Monmouth University and the Monmouth Medical Center are teaming up to host a community blood and platelet drive.

The two day event will be held on Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, August 12, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, Anacon Hall, second floor on the university’s West Long Branch campus.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, blood supplies have been negatively impacted. As the community begins to adapt to “the new normal,” help is needed to build a safe and robust supply of blood for patients.

Monmouth Medical Center President and CEO Eric Carney said, “as an academic medical center with a broad array of surgical centers of excellence and the region’s largest birthing center, we know that it is critically important to maintain an adequate supply of blood and blood products.,” “The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing that was required to slow the spread of infections in our state has caused a severe drop in blood donations and critically low blood supplies at New Jersey hospitals. Donating blood and

platelets helps to ensure a sustained and secure supply for hospital patients in need; it is a simple, selfless act that takes less than an hour and helps save the lives of those in our community,” Carney added.

Mary Anne Nagy, Vice President for Student Life and Leadership Engagement at Monmouth University said, “once again, Monmouth University is pleased to be able to partner with RWJBarnabas Health to sponsor a blood and platelet drive.”

“We saw great success with the one held in May and want to continue to do our part to help our community,” Nagy added.

Masks or a cloth face covering are to be worn by all donors. The health and safety of donors is a top priority, and social distancing and additional disinfecting guidelines are in place at all blood drives.

To make an appointment to give blood call 732-235-8100, ext. 221 or 248. Bring photo identification and be sure to eat and drink prior to donating. Medical eligibility questions should be referred to 732-235-8100, ext. 221 or 248.

All donors will receive a T-shirt and be entered into a raffle drawing to win a $50 gift card. Platelet donors will also be given a $10 gift card.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE With Baseball Cancelled, BlueClaws Discuss What Could Have Been

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - It was far from the 20th season the Lakewood BlueClaws had in mind.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate, a member of the South Atlantic League, planned a season-long celebration of its milestone campaign. And the team hoped to celebrate its eight millionth fan to walk through the gates for a regular-season game at FirstEnergy Park.

However, there will be no season.

The BlueClaws announced Tuesday, June 30, that Minor League Baseball has canceled the seasons of its 160 affiliated clubs, resulting in the cancellation of the team’s campaign as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Major League Baseball declined to supply its affiliates with players, another reason for the cancellation.

“This is news that we had hoped we wouldn’t have to share, but unfortunately we will not be playing baseball at the Jersey Shore this summer,” said Lakewood team president Joe Ricciutti, whose club has attracted 7,711,681 fans. “This is a tremendous all-around disappointment from the team’s perspective to a personal level. Everyone worked so hard to get to this season. When the team was home for night games in the past, we worked from 9 a.m.-midnight. We all enjoy watching baseball and bringing the community together. The longer the shutdown lasted, the tougher the logistics became.

“This is heartbreaking.”

The team said the decision was made with the interests of fan, player, coach and staff safety at the forefront.

“We understand and cherish our place as a much-needed outlet for fun and entertainment across our communities, but we also understand and support the need to prioritize the public health crisis,” said Art Matin, the managing partner of Shore Town Baseball, the BlueClaws’ ownership group.

“Everyone is disappointed,” SAL president Eric Krupa said. “From a practical standpoint, if you look at the logistics and health and safety protocols, it was an easy decision. It’s enough of a challenge controlling the major league teams. It’s a common sense decision, but it’s disappointing on a number of levels.

“Lakewood was set to unveil its 20th anniversary logo. A lot of its promotions were to have had the subliminal theme of its 20-year anniversary,” he said.

Lakewood was scheduled to play 140 regular-season games, including 70 at FirstEnergy Park.

“By the middle of March, all of our season tickets along with group tickets had been pretty much sold out,” Ricciutti said. “Single-game tickets went on sale in the middle of March. Our group sales went tremendously well. We came on board late during the 2017 season. We spent time building a group foundation over the last two years. Building that foundation has been our focus since we came on board. We obtained

youth sports teams and leagues that had never been with us before.

“We were well, well on target to hit our goal of 30 sellouts. We sold out 20 games last year and 13 games in 2018.”

Ricciutti said the team suffered a large revenue hit because of the cancelation.

“We are a private business so we keep that figure relatively private,” he said. “We took a tremendous, impactful hit. Thousands of businesses have been impacted. We will work through it and build from there. This challenge faces all 160 affiliated teams in minor league baseball.”

The BlueClaws said ticket package holders will be contacted by staff members to go over their options. Additionally, the team said its staff members will coordinate with group leaders who have booked 2020 outings as well. Lakewood said those who have tickets as part of a group outing should wait to hear from their group’s leader directly.

Communication from the BlueClaws’ staff members began Wednesday morning, July 1.

The team said it asks that ticket holders be patient as the BlueClaws work through outreach on an individual basis.

“We thank each of our ticket package holders and group leaders for their patience while we waited for a resolution,” Ricciutti said. “This has been a trying time for us all and we want to make sure that each ticket holder hears directly from the BlueClaws” The BlueClaws said they will shift many of their 20th season promotions into the 2021 season.

“We are already working on making 2021 the biggest and most exciting season in team history,” Ricciutti said. “We’ll just celebrate our 20th season and our 20th anniversary all together!”

The BlueClaws’ 2021 schedule has yet to be released. The team said it will announce the schedule, complete with the 2021 Opening Night, when available. FirstEnergy Park executive offices remained closed to the public as of Tuesday, June 30. The team’s staff is working remotely.

Check blueclaws.com and the team’s social media channels for more information.

What Would Have Been Lakewood’s first-year manager was to have been Chris Adamson. Born in Sydney, Australia, he is an Adelaide, South Australia resident. The former catcher spent the last seven seasons with the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League as manager (2017-19) and bench coach (2013-16). He was an assistant coach in 2018 and 2019 of the Australian National Team and ran the performance department for Baseball South Australia.

Adamson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Tx., where he was an NCAA Division II All-American in 2009 and 2010. He was to have been Lakewood’s 14th manager. He could not be (BlueClaws - See Page 10)

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Among the possible team members were pitcher Jose Conopoima, catcher Logan O’Hoppe and outfielder Corbin Williams. Each played last year for the Williamsport (Pa.) Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit one level below Lakewood. Conopoima posted a 2.83 earned run average and struck out 43 batters

in 47 innings. Williams sped to 30 stolen bases.

O’Hoppe slugged five home runs.

The BlueClaws were in training camp from early through mid-March in Clearwater, Fl., where the Phillies train.

Other Events Scheduled Ricciutti said other activities with restrictions are planned at FirstEnergy Park.

“The baseball season was cancelled,” he said, “but FirstEnergy Park was not. We’ll have barbe-

cues, film series, driving range stuff. Our batting cages will be utilized. We will have ballpark tours that will offer a behind the scenes look. We will have lots of unique stuff. The dates and activities will be announced. We want to keep the fans engaged. We love hosting people at the park.”

Ricciutti said the team’s staff for home games consists of up to 400 persons.

“Many staff members have spent 20 years with us,” he said. “It’s a big operation. The ripple effects are significant. This situation is heartbreaking for

our fans, our staff and our colleagues in minor league baseball. We like to see smiling families and kids.”

Ricciutti declined to discuss layoffs, furloughs and hours reductions.

“Unfortunately, we don’t comment publicly on that out of respect,” he said.

NEWSY NOTES: A total of 95 former Lakewood players have been members of major league teams entering this season. They include former Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard. Rhys Haskins, who played for the BlueClaws in 2015, stars for the Phillies. A total of 17 ex-Lakewood players are in the initial Phillies Player Pool as the team prepares for its season.

Lakewood won the SAL title in 2006, 2009 and 2010. This year’s league was to have consisted of 14 teams to as far south as Georgia. The BlueClaws came to Lakewood in January of 2000, setting up shop in a nearby executive office on Airport Road. They began play in 2001.

NOTE: Blueclaws.com and southatlanticleague. com contributed to this report.

LBI Lifeguards Positive for COVID After Parties

By Chris Lundy LONG BEACH ISLAND – State officials again urged young people not to go to indoor parties after a few dozen lifeguards attending social gatherings outside work tested positive for COVID-19.

In his daily coronavirus press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy urged parents and children to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. He also asked them to have their gatherings outdoors because the virus is known to spread less frequently outside.

“Although they don’t experience what we would call severe illness as often, young people can still transmit COVID-19 to those that they love. We need them to take this public-health threat seriously,” said Department of Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli.

In an interview with WHYY, Long Beach Island Health Department director Daniel J. Krupinski said on July 24 that 11 Harvey Cedars and 12 Surf City lifeguards tested positive.

Krupinski said that the virus spread from social gatherings on July 12 and 14. Symptoms started around July 18.

A few days after that interview, Harvey Cedars’ website noted that 18 of their lifeguards tested positive. However, they noted that they have more than 70 in total, so the beaches remained fully staffed.

“They were taken off duty as lifeguards and isolated,” Harvey Cedars said. “Close contacts and attendees of this gathering have been quarantined.

Individuals will not be eligible to return to work, at the earliest and at management discretion, until they meet discharge criteria established by the LBI Health Department.”

When on the clock, the lifeguards sat in separate chairs, six feet or more apart, with their own equipment, and were instructed to follow a strict protocol of social distancing, Harvey Cedars’ website read.

Surf City’s web page also said that the beaches will remain protected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and that “Adjustments may be made from day to day to ensure the safety of all patrons and guards.’’

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Addiction Assistance Group Adapts To Pandemic Conditions

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Hope Sheds Light is one of several active agencies that has a mission to assist those facing addiction as well as to support their family members. That mission has been made more difficult during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Heather Price, the organization’s volunteer and outreach coordinator has been hosting weekly Zoom meetings to communicate with members of not only her organization but other support agencies as well to compare notes on how to help those who are facing challenges of addiction during the pandemic.

“We have a very small staff but we have volunteers who are the heartbeat of our organization. We provide 24/7 hotline support, online resources, community education, community outreach, family support services, youth programs, wellness programs and family management skills,” Price said.

She added, “we celebrate those in recovery. We are peer to peer support so most of us are either people in long-term recovery or family members. We raise social awareness. We share experience, strength and hope, resources and navigation and we do all that to create community change and to break the stigma of addiction.”

Price said the volunteers at the center have been trained through a national program called CCAR which is a nationally recognized academy. “Part of my role is to train them so I am a certified trainer in CCAR which you can send in your certificate to once you have completed those courses to the state of New Jersey to be a certified peer recovery specialist.”

She noted it was a three to four-day training for each course. The volunteers are scheduled in shifts to help navigate the resources of treatment.”

Hope Sheds Light holds Tuesday meetings specifically aimed at family members of those who are in recovery or are seeking recovery. “One is our Finding Hope meeting which meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. This meeting has an educational speaker and afterwards we break into small groups to talk and support each other about the process of recovery and speak about life on life’s terms.”

Price said the “Finding Recovery” meeting is on the first and third Tuesday of the month also at 7 p.m. and it is a topic driven meeting. She said it involves fellowship and “since we are a family focused organization we support the whole family in long term recovery.”

The group offers a grief and bereavement program called Human Hearts on

Thursday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. “This is for those who lost their loved ones to the disease of addiction,” Price said.

She said that the Recovery Center has a Circle of Hope Garden set up that family members can purchase pavers in the name of loved ones who have passed.

The center also nor mally offers a rotating calendar of programs that include tai chi, yoga, painting, wellness Wednesdays, and performing artists for the youth, a fitness class and a program to understand your addiction.

“What these programs look like now is that they are all completely virtual. We recently received a grant to work with children who are affected by the disease and who may be living with their aunt or grand mom.”

Price noted that while Zoom and other online platforms have proven useful to facilitate sessions during the pandemic, it was not the same as a live session and on occasion has its technical glitches.

She did say “Zoom is a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Typically when we are running one of our family meetings we have a member of our staff that will reach out to anyone who has a problem signing in.”

She added that HOPE Sheds Light has a Facebook page. “Our volunteers are answering calls for our 24/7 hotline.

Price said she and members of the staff are also recovery coaches.

“We also work with Ocean County College with some support services as well,” Price said.

Once the health restrictions are lifted, “all of what we are doing virtually will go back into the center including its many Saturday programs and their Tuesday family meetings.

Price noted that most treatment facilities are open currently and some “are even offering extended services which is fantastic to see.”

Willis said of the organization, “there is transformative power here. The Hope Recovery Center is a national model and there is absolutely no reason, with God’s grace, that it won’t happen. It needs to happen and it’s happening.”

Price discussed her agency’s background during the session, which was created in 2012 when its co-founder Ron Rosetto lost his son Marc to a battle against substance abuse. Today, HOPE Sheds Light serves the community with support and resources available to those affected by addiction and their families.

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What to Expect after a Total Knee Replacement A Physical Therapy Perspective By: Joel Maietta, DPT, Wall Facility Manager

DOES THE IDEA OF A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SCARE YOU? While the thought of having a total knee replacement sounds daunting and arduous, there are many misconceptions regarding rehabilitation following the surgery. Often people run (not literally) from the idea of having this surgery because they hear horror stories of painful therapy sessions and a long grueling recovery period. However, with proper education, motivation, and the guidance of a skilled rehabilitation team, recovery should be nothing to worry about.

WHY DO PEOPLE NEED TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENTS? The primary reason people require a total knee replacement is to rid their knee of a painful condition called Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops when the

process begins right away in the hospital following surgery when a skilled physical therapist begins showing you the proper technique for getting out of bed, getting up from chairs, and even walking with the use of a walker! Many are surprised that these once painful activities now feel easier and more comfortable!

Once the medical staff and rehabilitation team determine you can move around safely and have proper support at home you will be discharged from the hospital. Most people only end up staying in the hospital for a few days.

In some cases additional medical monitoring is needed and you may be placed in a rehabilitation hospital in which you will receive guided Physical and Occupational Therapy while under the supervision of doctors and nurses. This stay usually lasts a few days to a week and then you are allowed to return to your household.

Once you have made it back to your home your doctor may or may not request a therapist visit your home for a few days to continue with exercises and assist with daily activity training. Following a few home therapy sessions your doctor will direct you to begin Outpatient Physical Therapy at a facility of your choice.

HOW DO I CHOOSE WHERE TO GO FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FOLLOWING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT?

smooth cartilage that cushions your joint starts to break down resulting in stiffness, pain, and that “grinding” sensation you feel in your knee. Unfortunately, our bodies are unable to reproduce adequate cartilage to repair the lost cushioning. As a result, a surgeon must often times perform surgery to replace these painful joint surfaces with artificial materials. This allows for the return of smooth, pain-free motion in your knee.

WHAT DOES REHABILITATION CONSIST OF AFTER A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT? The key to a successful recovery is early exercise and activity to facilitate the healing process and prevent stiffness in the knee. Our bodies are amazing healers and immediately start repairing following the surgery with the production of scar tissue. However, movement directs the alignment of this new scar tissue, so the earlier and more often you begin moving, the easier your recovery will be! Therefore, the rehabilitation

When choosing a facility for this phase of rehabilitation it is important to research your options by talking to doctors and previous patients to find the place that is right for you.

Outpatient Physical Therapy is your final step to a full recovery and also the longest step. That being said it is important to find a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and where all your goals and needs will be heard and attended to.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WITH MY OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION FOLLOWING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT? You will be spending 2-3 days a week in physical therapy for sessions lasting around one hour, however it is expected that you perform home exercises daily because the time spent in therapy alone is not enough for a full and functional recovery. In the facility, a skilled Physical Therapist will work with you to further improve your ability to straighten and bend your knee as well as progress the strength of your whole leg. The greatest gift therapists have is our hands and we have been educated and trained

on specific techniques to improve the mobility of your knee to allow you to move with the least amount of pain possible. Once your mobility and strength start to improve, other activities are included to improve your ability to walk without any assistive devices as well as exercises to allow you to walk up and down stairs. Most people are able to walk without a cane or walker as early as 4-6 weeks after their surgery! Your Therapist will also discuss any additional goals you may have including returning to activities such as golf, tennis, and swimming. These are all realistic goals which can be attained with proper guidance by your Therapist.

At All-Care Physical Therapy we specialize in innovative approaches to make your recovery from a Total Knee Replacement as painless and enjoyable as possible. Our friendly staff and skilled therapists will attend to your every need and get you back to your life, so fear not the dreaded Total Knee Replacement!

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Joel received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2010 after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Quinnipiac University in 2007. He has completed clinical rotations in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedic settings.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Signs Bring Awareness To Ride Share Safety

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By Bob Vosseller scan to confirm the identity of the vehicle.

MANCHESTER – Some new signs have Third, ride-share companies shall produce been popping up around the township. and issue two credential placards to be Township Police Capt. Todd Malland is- displayed on the driver and passenger side sued a department statement regarding the rear windows that include the driver’s name, Sami’s Law Rideshare Awareness signs and photo, and license plate number. their purpose.

Those drivers who fail to comply with The signs will bring awareness to the these provisions are subject to a fi ne of recently enacted “Sami’s Law,” which pro- $250, and ride-share companies that fail to vides protections for patrons of rideshare comply with these provisions can have their services. Manchester Police were pleased to permit to operate in New Jersey suspended see the installation of that signage through- or revoked. out the township serving as a safety checkSeymour Josephson addressed the Ocean list for riders before they enter any vehicles. County Police Chiefs Association on The law was named after Samantha Feb. 12, leading to the launch of the “Sami” Josephson of Robbinsville. On #WHATSMYNAME Ride Share Safety March 29, 2019, the 21-year-old senior at Program in Ocean County. the University of South Carolina, got into The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has a stranger’s car – mistaking it for her Uber. distributed 300 SAMI signs to be placed The child safety locks were activated throughout Ocean County. These signs which prevented her from escaping. Sami will be displayed in areas frequented by was kidnapped and murdered by the driver ride-share passengers. of the fake Uber.

These “Rideshare Zone” signs remind pasWhile still grieving the loss of their daugh- sengers of “SAMI”: Stop to review safety ter, Seymour and Marci Josephson set out features; Ask what’s my name?; Match the to share her story and educate others on the license plate and display; and Inform by importance of ride share safety so that no sharing ride details. other family would have to suffer this same The first of these signs were installed at kind of loss.

Manchester Plaza, Hudson City Savings The Josephsons created the #WHATSMY- Plaza, Whiting Commons, Commonwealth NAME Foundation, reminding people to Plaza, Emilio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, and always ask their ride share driver to repeat the Manchester Municipal Complex. back their name before getting into the Anyone who would like a SAMI sign to vehicle. display at their business should contact Days after Sami’s murder, South Carolina Bryan Huntenburg at the Ocean County legislators introduced the “Samantha L. Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027, ext.

Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act.” New 2911. For additional information on the Jersey followed soon afterwards, and on #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, visit June 20, 2019, Gov. Phil Murphy signed whatsmyname.org.

“Sami’s Law” to enhance protections for A similar piece of legislation, also named ride-share passengers. It went into effect “Sami’s Law,” was recently introduced at this year on March 20. the federal level – cosponsored by U.S. SenThe law requires ride-share companies to ators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker issue additional identification materials to and led by Representative Chris Smith in drivers to help passengers correctly identify the House of Representatives. their vehicle.

First, ride-share companies must issue two identifying markers to each driver to be displayed on the front windshield and You can help the organization by rear window. taking part in the #WhatsMyName Second, ride-share companies must create 5K run/1 mile walk on Sept. 26, 2020. and provide every driver with two copies The event is from 9-11 a.m. at Gazebo of a two-dimensional barcode or other Park in Robbinsville, NJ. machine-readable code that passengers can

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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.

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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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FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano is advising residents to apply for passports well in advance of any planned travel since the U.S. Department of State is experiencing significant passport processing delays, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March, the U.S. Department of State largely shut down its passport processing services to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the suspension of expedited passport processing and the restriction of service to cases involving life-or-death emergencies only.

According to the U.S. Department of State, a backlog of passport applications accumulated during this temporary closure, resulting in 1.23 million applicants awaiting passport issuance, as of July 22.

Expedited service continues to be suspended and the State Department has not provided an estimate of time for routine passport service.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a large backlog of passport applications to the U.S. Department of State, I encourage all residents to apply for a passport well in advance of any planned travel,” said Clerk Hanlon. “In addition, many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport, so it is critical to check the expiration date in advance if you already have a passport.”

Residents can apply for a passport at the County Clerk’s two Passport Offices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the two offices are currently operating by an appointment only basis; appointments can be scheduled by calling the offices.

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Also, the County Connection Office in Neptune has updated business hours until further notice.

• Freehold - Monmouth County Clerk’s Office located in the Market Yard (south of Main Street). The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 732-431-7324 to schedule an appointment.

• Neptune - Monmouth County Connection at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) The hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call 732-303-2828 to schedule an appointment.

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification.

Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations.

Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation.

“Make sure to contact the Passport Office prior to appearing at a County Clerk passport office to schedule an appointment and to confirm that you have the proper documentation and payments,” said Clerk Hanlon.

For more information about applying for a passport, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s webpage at MonmouthCountyClerk.com, or contact the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or Neptune County Connection at 732-303-2828.

Monmouth Freeholders Say No To Exclusive Use Of Mail-In Ballots

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – A practice of exclusive use of mail-in ballots is problematic according to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders who unanimously passed a resolution opposing the state’s plan.

Exclusive use of mail-in ballots is slated for this November’s General Election, and all future elections, a plan that the Freeholder Board disagreed with at during a July 23, livestreamed regular public meeting.

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said during that session, “my fellow Freeholders and I are gravely concerned as the exclusive mail-in ballot ‘experiment’ has been difficult at best and should not be conducted when selecting individuals to lead Boards of Educations, political parties and bodies of government.”

“As we have seen repeatedly in the past, using mail-in ballots increases the risk of voter fraud and causes delays in counting ballots,” Arnone added.

Earlier this year, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal charged individuals with illegally collecting and processing ballots in an election, which occurred in Paterson. The Attorney General’s charges against the two winning City Council candidates alleges that votes had been cast in the

names of deceased residents and those who have indicated they did not receive vote-by-mail ballots.

Before the current coronavirus pandemic, state law allowed residents to request mail-in ballots for any reason, therefore enhancing voter choice, while others still preferred to cast their ballot electronically on Election Day in order to fully assess the latest information available.

Arnone said, “the Board of Chosen Freeholders believes that voter choice should refer to ‘how to vote,’ in addition to ‘who to vote for,’ in any given election cycle.”

He added that “on behalf of the Board, I urge the Secretary of State and 21 County Clerks to utilize in-person voting in conjunction with mail-in balloting come Tuesday, Nov. 3. After regularly corresponding with the Governor’s Office about this matter, we hope that a decision is made before our next Freeholder Meeting.”

The Board’s clerk forwarded a certified true copy of this resolution to the New Jersey Secretary of State, Governor, President of the New Jersey State Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, Monmouth County Legislative Delegation, New Jersey Association of Counties and the other 20 Boards of Chosen Freeholders throughout New Jersey.

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Continued From Page 1 it is valid for a period of three years.

“During that time the agency must display continued compliance with the NJSACOP standards while work ing towards the next accreditation review period. The accreditation files which I have constructed over the previous three years are currently being evalu ated by t he NJSACOP assessors,” Sgt. Revilak said. “These files serve as proofs that the agency has been and is complying with the NJSACOP standards. After their review and an on-site assessment, we will be notified when to appear in front of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission for a final assessment review.”

The sergeant said it is unknown when that will occur, but most likely in the fall of 2020.

“T he com m ission deter m i nes t he a g e n c y ’s a c c r e d i t e d s t a t u s g o i n g for ward,” Sgt. Revilak said. He can answer any questions from the public about the process and can be reached at 732-938- 4575 ext. 2244 for more information.

A nyone w ish i ng to of fer w r it ten comments about the Howell Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053.

Chief Kudrick said, “accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposu re, st ronger defense agai nst civil lawsuits, increased community

The Howell Times, August 1, 2020, Page 15 advocacy, and more conf idence in the agency’s ability to operate eff iciently and respond to community needs.”

T he ch ief st re sse d t hat Howel l’s police department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve its accredited status.

Ha r r y J. D elga do se r ve s a s t he Accreditation Prog ram Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

“The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, inter view agency members, and visit off ices and other pla c e s whe r e c ompl ia nc e w it h t he standards can be observed,” Delgado said.

Delgado added, “once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the f u l l C om m i s sion , wh ich w i l l t he n decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status.”

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Je r s ey L aw E n for c e me nt Ac c r e d itation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey. For additional infor mation regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission write the Commission at New Jersey St ate Associat ion of Ch iefs of Po lice, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 Nor th, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email hdelgado@njsacop.org

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Jackson Man Dies In Accident

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON- A 30-year-old township man died on July 22 in a head-on crash on Interstate-195 westbound near Six Flags Great Adventure.

According to law enforcement authorities, Mario Shehata was killed when the Honda Accord he was driving eastbound crossed over the center median and collided with an Infiniti driven by Richard Carter, 37, of Farmingdale.

Carter was headed westbound, according to the New Jersey State Police. All westbound lanes of I-195 were closed for more than five hours as state troopers investigated the crash site.

NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said, first responders were called at 6:45 a.m. on reports of the interstate crash near Route 537 in Jackson Township. He later confirmed that one person was pronounced dead near mile-marker 13.4.

Virtual Play Will Show How Substance Use Disorder Is A Family Disease

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County will host a live play on how substance use disorder is a family disease.

The play will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The meeting ID is 81608294357 and the password is 622883. The phone number is 929-205-6099.

For further information contact PCMC Coordinator Kait McCarthy by e-mailing kmccarthy@preventionfirst.net.

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─Photo courtesy Six Flags Great Adventure Two sleepy Siberian tiger cubs are enjoying some rest time while living in the Wild Safari at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two abandoned Siberian tiger cubs had quite an adventure even before they even arrived at Six Flags Great Adventure.

The Wild Safari’s animal care team recently celebrated the birth of two rare tiger cubs. The fuzzy, playful female cubs were born April 25 to mom Nadya, who was raised in a unique litter that also included an African lion cub named Zuri when the two were abandoned at birth four years ago.

The unusual pairing - native to different continents - was hand-raised by the safari’s animal care team, and started a family tree built more on love than DNA. Nadya’s 10-week-old cubs were named Heather and Julie after Heather Mitts Feeley and Julie Ertz, members of the United States women’s national soccer team.

Carli, Nadya’s first-born cub, was named after soccer star Carli Lloyd and welcomed in 2019.

Safari Veterinarian Dr. Ken Keiffer said it was not uncommon for first-time tiger moms to abandon their cubs.

“Though Carli was hand-raised by our animal care team, Nadya has shown great care in raising Heather and Julie. In the wild, cubs will spend two to three years with mom before they go off on their own,” Keiffer said.

Keiffer added, Nadya, Zuri, and Carli,

raised by the safari’s animal care team, still show affection to their human “parents” despite being separated by fences. All three cats will rub on their fences, and the tigers will frequently give their signature “chuff ” vocalization as a friendly greeting. The animal care team “chuffs” in reply.

The cubs each weigh about 15 pounds, they will grow to be over 500. Siberian tigers, the largest cats in the world, are endangered and there are estimated to be fewer than 500 left in the wild.

Visitors to the park can see Nadya, Heather, and Julie in the Tigris Asiana section of the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure.

“Aunt” Zuri the African lion and sister Carli are always nearby.

The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure takes guests on a self-guided journey through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents from the safety and privacy of their own vehicles.

Guests are required to have tickets and make a reservation in advance of their visit using Six Flags’ new online registration system.

This new, free audio tour is available to stream online that provides fun facts about 70 different species of animals at the safari.

Guests can also learn about the animals and their habitats, purchase tickets, make reservations, and stream the audio tour at sixflags.com/safari.

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Nothing can ruin a perfectly nice picnic or hike like an insect sting! It could lead to local discomfort, swelling, redness and pain. In fact, it could cause an anaphylactic reaction to those people who are truly allergic to an insect’s venom.

It’s not easy to train yourself to ignore them. It’s more likely you’ll make sudden movements and wave your arms or swat the air. I totally get it. Today’s article is to help you avoid a sting.

Don’t wear red! Red can appear to be very dark or black, a color bees and wasps associate with a predator, so they will go on the defensive and get angered. If you wear bright colored clothes, you could easily be mistaken for a flower. In fact, do not wear a flowery shirt because they’ll have to get up close to you to see that you’re not actually a plant! I think you’re best bet is to wear neutral earth tones that make you blend in with the flora and fauna, such as beige, khaki, maroon, black or grey.

Here are some of the best tips to avoid getting stung by an insect: • Avoid fruit-flavored lip gloss, shampoo or soap.

• Don’t walk up to their nest, they will defend it with their life!

• Do not wear perfume or perfumed deodorants.

• Do not use scented shampoo, conditioner or lotion.

• Dispose of soft drink cans and bottles because they attract bees. It’s sort of like sugar-water, and they love it!

• Bugs are partial to beer! Make sure you keep an eye out so one doesn’t crawl into your beer for a sip, and then you drink a mouthful!

• Make sure you’re clean. Some insects get ‘angry’ if they smell sweat.

• Wear long sleeves and long pants to cover as much as possible.

• Avoid bananas, this might attract bees because they think you’re food!

• Watch out if you are near discarded food or dog feces.

Wasps have a keen sense of smell and detest wormwood, peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus and thyme. If you wanted to dab yourself with these essential oils, it might deter them from coming too close. For that matter, you could plant these in your garden to act as a natural insect repellant.

If you get stung, move away to safety quickly. Don’t worry about getting the stinger out in that moment, just get away. Bees can only sting a person once, but it will release a chemical that attracts other bees in the area. Wasps can sting repeatedly so if you get bit, run away from the space as quickly as possible.

Bees will leave the stinger in the skin, but wasps don’t usually do that. It’s best to scrape the stinger away from you with a credit card, or a letter opener or something like that versus a tweezer which might squeeze more venom into you. Usually hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or aloe helps with immediate fi rst aid, however, some people need an antihistamine or numbing agent.

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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 • Small Hand Sanitizers • Lotion • Pocket Sized Tissues • Face Masks (disposable or homemade) • Plastic Gift Bags • Rubber Gloves • Travel Size Hand Soap/Body Wash Those seeking more information can contact the Center at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550 or email Melanie the Director at: mdecker@

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CentraState Awarded For Nursing Excellence

FREEHOLD - CentraState Medical Center attained Magnet recognition again in April 2020, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This distinction places CentraState in an elite group of less than 2% of hospitals in the nation to have earned Magnet recognition four consecutive times.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health

care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

“Magnet designation is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said John T. Gribbin, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of CentraState Healthcare System. “It is especially meaningful now as our nurses are facing

the most challenging time in their professional lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when they are called to use the depths of their compassion and breadth of their clinical skills.”

Just 378 out of more than 6,300 health care organizations in the United States have achieved Magnet recognition. Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated

improvements in patient care and quality.

“I’m very proud of our nursing staff for their commitment to quality patient care, which is reflected in our fourth Magnet designation,” said Linda Geisler, RN, vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer. “This is important to our patients as well because studies show that Magnet hospitals report better patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and greater retention of nurses.”

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Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest.

I am loving, caring, and easy going.

Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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Janitor/Cleaner - To keep the cleanliness of clubhouse, restrooms, surrounding recrea-tional areas, set up for events, etc. This position is responsible for keeping the premises in a clean and orderly condition. 732-350-3322.

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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Personal - 973-229-3386. Looking for older black woman, any age, for company and nice time. White gentleman will treat you good. (31)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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)

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.

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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)

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)

All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38)

Power Washer - $14 p/h. Cash to start. Executive Enterprises, Toms River. Call 732-608-6181.

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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(28) 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.

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(34) 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.

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Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(34) 2 College Students - Work full time until school starts. $14 p/h.

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Looking for motivated/reliable individual - To be an assistant/ receptionist. Hair salon cosmetology license or permit. Please call Arleen 862-324-5914.

(34) HEROES WORK AT THE PINES Weekly Pay! During the Covid-19 pandemic, our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) have been an integral part in our success of keeping our residents safe and secure. They are the foundation to our excellent resident care. As frontline employees, they are truly appreciated by the Management and Board of Directors at The Pines.

Do you have the compassion, resilience, and dedication to be a Hero of The Pines? If you do, consider joining us in one of the following roles Rates up to $16/hr. Ask about our weekend programs. Skilled Nursing Certified Nursing Assistants. FT/PT/Weekend All Shifts. Assisted Living Certified Home Health Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time 3-11/memory care - including every other weekend (37.50 hours a week). Varied FT/PT on All Shifts. We offer a competitive rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, 401(K), and generous time off package!

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Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect. Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC.Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Unlike this clue, obviously 5 Driving force?

10 Bar regulars, and then some 14 Bible book before Romans 15 One-named singer with 10 Grammys 16 William of “Broadcast News” 17 Does well at the casino?

19 On 20 URL ending 21 Bridge call 22 Hang loosely 23 Star’s statuette 25 Cereal box factoid 28 Mushroom cloud makers 30 Pale 31 __ shadow 32 Tip to one side 33 Etiquette expert Baldrige who was

Jackie Kennedy’s social secretary 37 Concert finale ... and what 17-, 25-, 50and 60-Across have in common 41 Comes back with 42 Hardly scads 44 Beer choice, briefly 47 Part of un mes 48 Ready for the piano recital 50 Opera house level 54 “Ugh!” 55 Climbed aboard 56 Some Neruda poems 58 Hawaiian tuna 59 Snack since 1912 60 Bullied 63 MusŽe Marc Chagall city 64 Ancient Greek region 65 Conversation piece?

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State DCA Awards $125K Shared Services Grant To County

FREEHOLD – On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced that Monmouth County has been recently awarded $125,000 through the New Jersey LEAP (Local Efficiency Achievement Program) Challenge Grant to expand its nationally-recognized, award-winning Community Rating System (CRS) Assistance Program.

“The LEAP Challenge Grant will be applied to develop the fi rst-ever regional shared service in New Jersey between a count y and its CRS tow ns and /or CRS-aspiring communities with new management software,” said Freeholder Director Arnone, liaison to the Office of Shared Services. “I would like to thank the State Department of Community Affairs for their thorough evaluation of the County’s shared services and the grant awarded, which will be used to implement the Monmouth County CRS Management Software pilot program.”

The County’s proposal was to provide communities of every size and capacity with the technical assistance needed to reduce time, cost and effort in managing CRS programs, which serve to improve flood mitigation and readiness. Although the County has made great strides in helping towns advance CRS programs, participation is voluntary, and the program continues to be an administrative and fi nancial burden for many communities.

Participation in the CRS program requires towns to appoint a dedicated custodian of record, known as the CRS Coordinator, who will organize all CRS activities among municipal departments. This man-

agement software provides participating communities with the ability to upload, store, maintain and easily access all important CRS documentation and resources in one location. By removing some of the fi nancial, technical and administrative obstacles, these selected coordinators will have more time to improve and expand municipal programs.

In 2013, the County launched the CRS Assistance Program to help “level” the playing field by providing towns with previously-unattainable CRS technical assistance. This County-wide shared service continues to be provided by the Monmouth County Division of Planning and Office of Emergency Management at no cost to any community wishing to participate in or advance within the CRS program.

The cost estimate for In-Kind Resources is based on continued County staff involvement in overseeing the implementation and long-term sustainability of the program. Procurement and/or development of the software platform will be coordinated through the County’s Office of Shared Services. The County’s CRS User Group Coordinators, housed in the Division of Planning, will provide program assistance to our municipal partners as well as serve as the liaisons between participating towns and the software provider. This is similar to what is done in-house with the County’s Geographic Information Systems Program.

For more information about Monmouth County Shared Services, call 732-4317460, ext. 2115 or go to www.visitmonmouth.com.

Police: 700 People Kicked Out Of Illegal Party

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A party swelling to about 700 people had to be shut down on the night of July 26 on Mill Pond Road, police said.

The home had been rented out on AirBnB, and the homeowner had left the area. By 8:30 p.m., police said they were evicting people from the residence and closing down roads because more people were still arriving.

The police estimated that more than 700 people filled the Whispering Hill neighborhood and surrounding areas with cars.

Nearby homeowners reported disturbances and trespassing.

Jackson officers was joined by those from Freehold, Howell, Lakewood, State Police, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department.

Some people who left the party broke

into a nearby home on Overlook Drive and damaged property, police said. It was later determined that a family member of the resident had been at the party and invited people back to the home. Police had to disperse this crowd, too.

It took until 1 a.m. for the officers to clear the area of attendees and vehicles without further incidents.

The homeowner, who was identified as Yaakov Weiss, 40, of Jackson, and party organizers who were identified as Patience Guanue, 23, and Alicia Hinneh, 22, both of Newark, were issued summonses for violating the Governor’s Executive Order against large gatherings. The investigation is continuing and Jackson Code Enforcement was also notified of the incident so they could follow up.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors.

Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain

By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference.

The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest.

He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999.

Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner.

He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned

him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center.

There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place.

That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better.

Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists.

The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,

along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you.

“I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-

nosis to treatment.

With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats.

“It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his

allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos.

After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks.

His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body.

“She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-

ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day.

Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either.

Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another.

Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand.

Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661.

Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 1 - aug 7

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the high road even if it seems simpler to do otherwise. Good karma is always welcome, and when you maintain your integrity, you earn not only self-respect but also respect from others. Play the long game.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might encounter mistakes or become involved in disputes. These problems will be more easily resolved with a “give them the benefit of the doubt� attitude. In the upcoming week you can learn something that will be helpful and uplifting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A boost in your thinking processes adds fuel to the fire of your enthusiasm. You might be prompted to act quickly, but if you wait until the second half of the week to put plans in motion, the results will be better.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t rush ahead without forethought, whether you’re driving on the roads or challenged to a debate.

Avoid confrontations and focus on achieving a compromise whenever there is a disagreement in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your credit card on ice until you really need it. It is possible you want something for the wrong reasons. Later this week you may have the unique opportunity to take charge or make major advances at work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone could be overeager to jump into action and get you involved. Today isn’t a good time to launch a new enterprise, but if you clear up any misunderstand-

ings, there could be an excellent opportunity for success later this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone’s brashness or tendency to jump the gun could feel wrong. Don’t let a misunderstanding interfere with your desire to reach long-term goals or disturb the tranquility of a relationship this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some chemistry is romantic, but when the wrong energies come in contact, there could be an unpleasant reaction.

Hold off on initiating new relationships and wait until later in the week to make crucial decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone close may get burned from playing with fire. Meddling with controversial subjects might leave you vulnerable to a misunderstanding. Later this week you can make wiser and more profitable decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pursuing goals early in the week ahead may start to seem futile. You may think you’re making progress but could end up back where you started. Wait until later in the week to launch important plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Combine astute observations of how things really are with dreams of how you’d like things to be. Wait until the middle of the week, when the timing is better, to put inspired plans into motion with a partner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t make any financial commitments or romantic promises until all the pros and cons are weighed on the scales of common sense. The second part of the week will offer better opportunities for lasting success.

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