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─Photo by Wendy McClure The sun sets over Ship Bottom. A new study shows what beaches are clean and which ones need work. Last year, bacteria levels is too many. We need to By Bob Vosseller that have exceeded the NEW JERSEY – Even Environmental Protec- at New Jersey beaches keep our beaches safe in a summer featuring tion Agency’s bacteria indicated that water was for swimming by workpandemic restrictions contamination threshold potentially unsafe for ing with shore towns to which have limited for safe swimming, using swimming there on at build the infrastructure least one day 73 times, that will keep the water beach attendance at cer- data from 2019. tain beaches, bacteria The solution to the bac- according to the new clean.” He added, “the shore is pollution at ocean and teria problem is increased report “Safe for SwimBarnegat Bay beaches water infrastructure to ming?” by Environment packed this summer and remains a health concern, prevent this pollution, New Jersey Research & our natural areas have been never been more local environmentalists they said. They were Policy Center. Environment New Jer- crowded. In the summer said. joined by Clean Ocean Environment New Jer- Action, Save Barnegat sey Research & Policy of COVID, let’s commit sey Research & Policy Bay, the Surfrider Foun- Center Director Doug to practicing social disCenter released a report dation and the Sierra O’Malley said, “one tancing, beating the virus (Beach - See Page 4) day of a beach closing identifying local beaches Club.

Oﬀshore Wind Could Be In Jersey’s Future

By Bob Vosseller N EW J ER SEY – Clean Ocean Action members, fellow environmentalists and guests got a glimpse at a future powered by clean renewable energy recently. COA hosted a July 22 webinar that was open to the public and is available to be watched

on their website, cleanoceanaction.org. The environmental organization which promotes climate and clea n energ y goals addressed the topic of offshore wind as a prominent option. “Sea level rise, warming seas and ocean acidification is why reducing climate change

formation is critically impor tant issue for Clean Ocean Action and a pr ior it y. T he number one solution is to ramp up efforts to stop using fossil fuels. Achieving this goal is multi-faceted but it begins with each one of us reducing our own use of fossil fuels,” the group’s executive di-

rector, Cindy Zipf said. Most offshore She added that the wind far ms employ solution also means fi xed-foundation wind utilizing renewable turbines in relatively energy sources which shallow water. As of i n c l u d e s o f f s h o r e this year, floating wind wind energy. This is t u rbines for deeper the use of wind farms waters are in the early constructed in bodies phases of development. of water, usually the The total worldwide ocean, to utilize wind offshore wind power energ y to gener ate capacity at the close electricity. (Windmill - See Page 7)

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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 one of his daily coronavirus press conferences, 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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Continued From Page 1 and cleaning up our waters.” O’Malley added, “now is the time to provide funding to ensure that our waters are always safe for swimming by reducing run-off and sewage pollution.” To assess beach safety, the group examined whether fecal indicator bacteria levels exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most protective “Beach Action Value,” which is associated with an estimated illness rate of 32 out of every 1,000 swimmers. Beachwood Beach West in Beachwood and the 25th Street Bay Front Beach in Barnegat Light both had nine exceedances and had bacteria levels above this safety threshold on 50 percent and 43 percent of the days respectively tested last year. The testing was conducted at 222 Ocean and Bay beaches. Clean Ocean Action Director Cindy Zipf said, “the Jersey Shore’s ocean water quality isn’t perfect, but it has come a long, long way – vastly improving since the late 1980s when hundreds of beaches were closed for weeks on end.” “Over the years, Clean Ocean Action has worked together with many people at the federal, state, and local levels to successfully identify and stop sources of what we call ‘poo-llution’ into our coastal waterways,” Zipf said. She added that due to a grant from the NJDEP, Clean Ocean Action, Save Barnegat Bay, and the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) “are teaming-up to find and slow the flow of poo-llution in Barnegat Bay, a hot spot highlighted in the study.” Zipf said, “the truth is, water quality really

depends on all of us, and residents can help by getting involved in protecting your local waterway and always collecting your pet’s waste and never leaving it behind.” Polluted runoff from roads and parking lots, overflowing or failing sewer systems, and farms are common sources of contamination that can put swimmers’ health at risk and lead authorities to close beaches or issue health advisories. Scientists estimate that 57 million instances of people getting sick each year from contact with polluted waters in the U.S. Beachwood Mayor Ron Roma said, “we are committed to finding and fixing the problems that cause our beach closings. We have expended significant resources with multiple partners to date and will now be partnering with a grant to bring in specially trained dogs to sniff-out any sewer leaks that may be under the ground in the coming year to help locate problem areas.” Beachwood’s beach is actually on the Toms River, fed by Barnegat Bay. However, since there is little current, bacteria stays longer. Other beaches in the state that were found potentially unsafe for swimming at least twice last year included those in Brick, Harvey Cedars (Bay Front), Sea Girt, Wildwood, Surf City, Belmar, Long Branch, Somers Point, Seaside Park, Upper Township, Highlands Borough, Neptune, North Wildwood, Sea Bright, Sea Isle City, Wildwood Crest and Cape May. “Everyone is enjoying the beaches this summer so far, but there is always a threat to the shore. The threat is water pollution. Stormwater runoff and sewage end up in our bays and ocean, closing beaches for sometimes days at a time,” New Jersey Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel said. He added, “this report once again is a wake-up

call that New Jersey needs to do more to protect our coast and bays from chronic pollution, runoff from fertilizers and septics, and old leaky sewer pipes. As temperatures rise and water infrastructure gets older, we’ll see more closed beaches.” Brick Township Mayor John G. Ducey said, “we must all be aware that, while beautiful, our Barnegat Bay presents unique water quality challenges which require understanding of the implications of fertilizer use and waste management on storm water runoff.” Ducey added, “we applaud and will continue to work with our local and regional non-profit partners to educate property owners on ways we can improve water quality. At the same time, we call on our federal partners to fully fund water quality improvement initiatives.” Britta Wenzel, who serves as the executive director of Save Barnegat Bay said, “water quality is critical to the Jersey Shore. Barnegat Bay is an estuary, a combination of fresh water from rivers and salty ocean waters combining. Protecting Barnegat Bay begins in the Pinelands or the headwaters of all rivers, and in our neighboring cities to the north, as pollution from CSOs travel south in our ocean waters and reach the beaches at the shore. “We are all connected through water. We must support major investments in water infrastructure improvements if we want to keep our memories alive and our shore economy intact. Swimming, fishing, boating, crabbing, rentals, restaurants and so much more, relies on safe, clean water. Every dollar counts when we invest in water quality, we see the return directly in our local and state economy,” she added. Surfrider Foundation Mid Atlantic Regional Manager John Weber said, “the ocean beaches

are mostly free of problems but it is the bayside beaches where we see high numbers more frequently. We’ve solved certain problems impacting the ocean like dumping and treatment plant outfall pipes.” He added however that “bay beaches are the recipients of all the water falling on the land around them. We can address that with better infrastructure and low impact development techniques.” Report Methodology The data used for New Jersey, and every other state, is the data that states submitted to the national Water Quality Portal. The EPA did not perform the water sampling – whatever data New Jersey submitted for 2019 is what was reviewed. Water quality data presented in the report is not necessarily comparable between beaches or states, as sampling techniques, reporting practices, frequency of testing and other factors vary by agency and by site. Some beaches, results are reported as a daily summary of multiple individual samples, with the potential to mask certain high bacteria readings. Some beaches are subject to additional testing following rainfall, pollution events like sewage spills, or as follow-up to other tests showing high bacteria counts, creating the potential for those beaches to show a higher percentage of contaminated days than if sampling had occurred at regular intervals. Tests at several beaches were taken more frequently than others, including multiple times per day, or at multiple testing sites. Many beaches are not monitored at all and may present risks that are unaddressed in the report. Residents can view more here: waterqualitydata. us/portal/

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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. Teresa DeRosa Brick

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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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Continued From Page 1 of 2018 was 23.1 gigawatt. The costs of offshore wind power has generally been higher than that of onshore wind generation but these costs have been decreasing greatly in recent years to $78/megawatt last year. COA Advocacy Campaign Manager Kari Martin introduced the webinar’s presenter, Clean Ocean Action Policy Attorney Peter Blair, who gave an overview of how offshore wind works, its feasibility, potential future and the environmental concerns it presented. Martin noted that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities would be holding a virtual public meeting on Aug. 3 to discuss a draft of the state’s offshore wind strategic plan. Members of the public can send written comments on the draft by 5 p.m. on Aug. 17, regardless of whether they participate in the public meeting. Questions about the draft and how to register for the public meeting can be directed to the NJBPU by e-mailing Osw.Stakeholder@bpu.nj.gov. “The purpose of this webinar is to give a fair and accurate overview of offshore wind development in the New Jersey/ New York region,” Blair said adding that COA, an environmental non-profit organization founded in 1984, felt that the new industry needed more focus as it pertains to renewable energy needs, environmental concerns and other details to its development future. “We are expecting to see 22,900 megawatts of off shore wind development by 2035 with New Jersey and New York projects accounting for 70 percent of this,” he said. “Climate change is real and represents a constant threat especially to coastal states like New York and New Jersey,” Blair said, adding that climate change impacts that have already been recorded include temperature rises. “New Jersey’s temperature has increased by three degrees in the last century and the warming is expected to continue if not accelerate.” Increased precipitation is another result of climate change. “Overall more wet weather as well as stronger and more frequent extreme weather which will increase coastal flooding and dramatically change our eco system,” Blair said. “Sea level rise is happening more rapidly in New Jersey than anywhere else in the U.S. The sea level is expected to rise by 1.8 feet by 2030, 2.1 feet by 2050, potentially 6.3 feet by 2100.” The ocean’s acidification, which is a term to describe the PH value of the ocean, is another problem. “The ocean is responsible for absorbing roughly 70%

The Southern Ocean Times, August 1, 2020, Page 7 of our carbon and as we increase our carbon output our ocean has increased its intake which has drastically affected the environment.” He noted that this has shown a “depletion of coral reefs as well as significant harm to shellfish population which is something of significant concern to the state of New Jersey as we rank second in economic dependence on shell mollusks in the United States.” Blair stressed that to address the climate change crisis a shift to renewable energy is required and to stop fossil fuel use. Off shore wind is a high capacity factor in large scale ability and has other attractable factors as an energy producing resource. He noted that the state of New Jersey has been “aggressive with addressing its climate change response goals as was evident in the Global Warming Response Act which states that the state must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% of its greenhouse gases below 2006 levels and the state’s Energy Master Plan states New Jersey must achieve 100% clean energy by 2050.” Blair showed a break down of the state’s energy grid power system which showed natural gas more dominant in the state and renewable energy production was “significantly lagging and the reason for that is we don’t have the space to build large scale renewable generation on shore.” He showed solar farms and the mega watt capacities in various corners of the state. “Off shore wind has a much higher scale value.” However, offshore wind comes with its own environmental issues, he said. It impacts marine life, changes habitat, and affects commercial and recreational fishing. Blair noted four different sub headings of environmental concerns in the development of off shore wind the being marine life and wildlife including habitat changes, preexisting ocean uses such as commercial and recreational fishing, the impacts to the coast and the cumulative impacts “what does that mean not just by a project by project basis but what will it mean when we have multiple off shore projects in our waters.” Clean Ocean Action’s policy regarding future off shore wind development plans “is to be critical yet fair in our evaluations from a climate perspective but we cannot ignore the legitimate concerns for this new coastally developed industry. We hold ourselves to a high level of accountability and we expect the same from other states and the state of New Jersey as well as the off shore wind developers,” Blair said.

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Lemonade Stand Operators “Ticketed” By Police

─Photo courtesy Gina Hanson From L to R: Meadow Hanson, Sara Rosetti, Sophia Gojdics and Patrolman Kevin McKnight. By Jason Allentoﬀ WARETOWN – A few young entrepreneurs were recently “ticketed” by an oﬃcer from the Ocean Township Police Department. No, they weren’t running an illegal lemonade stand and they weren’t in any trouble. The ticket was for free ice cream awarded to them for their good deed and dedication to their community. According to resident Gina Hanson, her

daughter Meadow Hanson and her friends Sara Rosetti and Sophia Gojdics were braving the sweltering heat, selling lemonade when they were visited by Patrolman Kevin McKnight. Although the trio offered him a glass on the house, he insisted on donating money and gave them the ticket. Hanson told Jersey Shore Online that “he appreciated the gesture and they were excited to receive the ticket.”

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IRS: Shore Restaurant Owner Hid $900,000 Income By Chris Lundy LACEY – A local restaurant owner pled guilty to hiding nearly $900,000 of taxable income on his corporate and personal tax returns, according to Michael Montanez, special agent in charge at the U.S. Treasury. Raimondo Schiano, 55, of Lacey, filed false tax returns for Biagio’s Trattoria, which he owns in Lanoka Harbor. “For the tax years 2014 through 2018, Schi-

ano admitted that he diverted revenue from sales at Biago’s to his personal bank account,” Montanez said in a statement. If he had paid taxes on this income, it would have been $185,100, Montanez said. Schiano pleaded guilty to one count of filing false personal and corporate tax returns from 2014 to 2018. He faces three years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines when he is sentenced on Nov. 24, Montanez said.

Alleged Cocaine, Marijuana Dealer Arrested

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The Police Drug Enforcement Unit searched a home and arrested a resident for dealing cocaine and marijuana. Pablo J Amador, 37, of 41 East Bay Avenue was arrested and charged with 2nd degree possession of Cocaine, 2nd Degree possession with the intent to distribute Cocaine, 3rd Degree possession of Marijuana and 3rd

degree possession with the intent to distribute Marijuana. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. The warrant at his home was executed at about 6:30 p.m. on July 28, police said. It came as part of a three-month investigation with the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force.

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DWI Campaign Recalls Tragedy Of The Past

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer recently announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Ocean County Traffic Safety Officer’s Association, is re-launching a Driving While Intoxicated awareness campaign. The campaign was announced on the eve of what would have been the 45th birthday of Kimberly Smith Ames of Beachwood. She was a 23-year-old newlywed, three months pregnant with her first child, when she was tragically killed by a drunk driver on Oct. 7, 1998 in her hometown. In the aftermath of her tragic death, her photo became part a state-wide DWI awareness campaign featuring billboards and signs posted in local stores. Prosecutor Billhimer re-introduced her story to a new generation and new billboards have been created with the blessing of the Smith family. Billboards began being placed throughout Ocean County on July 28. Kimberly’s unborn child would have been 21 years old. “Growing up in Ocean County, I was friends with Kimberly’s older brother and sister. I remember vividly the pain and sor-

row her family went through dealing with the loss of Kimberly and her unborn baby,” Billhimer said. He added, “to this day the family is still grieving. It was my honor to reconnect with the Smith family and to have their full support with the re-launching of this campaign. I hope that people will see Kimberly’s face and think twice about getting behind the wheel when they are impaired.” “Educating new drivers and the general public about the dangers of impaired driving is always a priority. Enforcement is a priority as well and my office will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners to focus on targeted enforcement to prevent impaired driving,” Prosecutor Billhimer added. The Ocean County Traffic Safety Officer’s Association presents the Kimberly Smith Ames DWI Prevention Award every year to a police officer that proactively enforces DWI laws in Ocean County. This award’s purpose is to bring public awareness of the commitment and determination of police officers within Ocean County concerning the education and prevention of Driving While Intoxicated offenses and acknowledging officers who have demonstrated such commitment.

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liciting customers. No foodstuffs or perishable items may be sold. To register a booth, visit surfcitynj.org/ yardsale/. Fill out the form and email it to emailing it to frontdesk@surfcitynj.org. Registration must be received by September 2, 2020.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring home in humanity by helping to transition people within the community from homelessness, will hold its first craft fair in September. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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In my opinion, the effects of Covid-19 will remain in effect for at least the next 6 months and more than likely will linger into 2021. I strongly believe there will be several viable vaccines as well as therapeutics by the end of this year. In the meantime, it’s very important to wear a mask when social distancing is not an option. Always carry “hand sanitizer” with you! When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas. Fourth, we have each patient leave our oﬃce from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending more time with you at each appointment. Equally important, if you’re not comfortable entering our

oﬃces, we offer curbside services for folks who just have a hearing aid problem. We would disinfect the hearing instrument, fix it, and return it to you while you wait in your car. If we have to send the hearing aid back for repair, we can provide you with a loaner hearing instrument. Finally, as we remain stuck in our homes, we realize how important it is to hear clearly. Don’t hesitate to have your hearing tested and if you’re wearing a hearing aid, it should cost nothing for us to clean and adjust them. Please be careful when removing your mask while wearing your hearing aids. Many folks have lost their hearing instruments because of the mask. Ask your hearing care professional to add a “sports lock” to the receiver wires and/or consider custom micromolds. In addition, we have “ear savers” that will attach to most masks that will help prevent LOSS of the hearing aid when removing your mask. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer all of your important questions about most hearing care issues. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www.Gardenstatehearing.com. Our oﬃces are in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting.

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

The Best Tips To Avoid Insect Stings By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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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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

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OCEAN COUNTY – While a lot of businesses are shut down locally, nonprofits still continue to fill the needs of the public. However, with social distancing, it has to be done a different way. Family Resource Associates (FRA) continues to serve people with disabilities throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, offering virtual classes and remote services daily. Homebased Early Intervention programs, offering vital developmental and therapeutic services to local children are now on video conferencing platforms. FRA helps children, adolescents and people of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. For more information about FRA, please visit frainc.org. The mission of HOPE Sheds Light is to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the impact of addiction by having the courage to share personal experiences and offer strength and wisdom. HOPE Sheds

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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. (12)

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. (34)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)

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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. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

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. NJ Lic#13VH05877600. (31)

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. 732-804-8115. (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. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (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. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

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. Cash to start - power washing. Call 732-608-6181. (31)

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

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! Apply online at thepinesatwhiting. org/contactus/careers/ or in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. EOE. (34) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (30) Program Management Analyst needed by VitalAxis in Toms River, NJ to be responsible for execution of multiple programs of strategic business value & end-to-end delivery by managing teams across geographies in America & India. Email resume to, Arun Tumati, Chief Operations Oﬃcer, at arun.tumati@vitalaxis.com. (38)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fulfill Responds To Increased Needs Due To COVID-19

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Lines of cars to receive food served to remind members of the shore area’s leading food distribution agency that the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause tough times for those in the shore area. Cars lined up at Fulfill’s main distribution center in Neptune and were recorded as being more than a mile and a half long on July 2. People waited in their cars for hours to receive a Fourth of July holiday meal for their families and an emergency food kit which serves a family of four for four days. The food distribution, “makes it a little bit easier for me. My kids want to have a barbeque. The lady at the pantry told me to come here because they were handing out packages. It makes it a little easier, because I’m out of work right now. It helps,” said Robert Jenkins, a father Fulfill representatives spoke to from Brick Township as he waited on the line. Food items distributed included ground beef, hot dogs, rolls, watermelon, corn, chips, mustard, ketchup, baked beans, chips, and soda for an Independence Day barbeque. The “Pop Your Trunk Fourth of July Drive Thru Food Distribution” held by Fulfill served about 40,000 meals during the two-day event. The first day was held at Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River. Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno, the former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey said “one thing we saw is that the Jersey Shore is as needy as every place else, not only in New Jersey, but across America.” She added, “you saw lines every bit as bad as you saw in the Mid-West and throughout the country to receive a few meals. And we also found that some of these people were living in their cars… and if that doesn’t make you cry, I don’t know what will.” Toms River resident Tony Torrez said the group’s food assistance was incredibly kind as he waited in his car. “It’s some great help especially in this pandemic. There are families that are struggling, so Fulfill is a great amount of hope.”

Bonnie McHale of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey also had a story to tell. She was at Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at The B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River. Her husband is bedridden, and she is unable to work because she is taking care of him. “This help today from Fulfill is a blessing. If I can get this little bit of food, then I don’t have to spend money on food. It helps me to pay my taxes and other bills. It’s hard with all the medical things that we’re dealing with,” Bonnie McHale said. When bright spot for Fulfill and those they serve has been the Food for Friends program at Stop & Shop. Food for Friends COVID-19 RELIEF has been very beneficial for the organization. Through this program, Stop & Shop has raised $39,000 for Fulfill to help it with its mission of feeding those in need. Guadagno said, “the success of Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends Program will provide 117,000 meals to people in need in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.” “During a time when Fulfill needs help more than ever - with a 40% spike in the demand for food since the pandemic hit - we truly appreciate the support! Thank you to Stop & Shop, and of course, our sincerest appreciation to all of its customers for donating to Fulfill during this crisis,” Guadagno added. Stop & Shop’s 30th annual Food for Friends campaign raised more than $1.3 million to support the COVID-19 response efforts of food banks in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The Food for Friends campaign is an annual summer donation program where customers at Stop & Shop stores are able to donate at checkout to support hunger relief, by rounding up to the nearest dollar and donating the difference. Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid said, “we’re very grateful for the overwhelming generosity of our customers to help us support our food bank partners in their important work to provide food to individuals and families during this pandemic.” “The response from our customers shows that any size contribution can add up to make a meaningful impact in our communities,” Reid added.

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