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Residents Fish For A Good Cause Sheriff Appointed By Alyssa Riccardi of Fish & Wildlife creTo New HOWELL – Over 30 ated the program with fishing enthusiasts at- the goal to encourage Strike Force tended the “Hooked on school-aged children Fishing, Not on Drugs” event, to help spread awareness of drug and alcohol use to kids. Many families gathered at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake, giving kids the opportunity to be involved in a positive recreational activity. The NJDEP Division

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−Photos courtesy Howell Twp. (Above) The Pasznik family of Howell enjoyed fishing at the “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” event, pictured with their catch of the day.

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(Above) Evlynn and Byron Tatte collected their 1st place trophy for catching a large mouth bass at 13.5 inches. (Left) 4 th place winner Kailey Castellano fished a pickerel at 12.5 inches.

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Ocean County Fire Investigation At Standstill

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The investigation on the wildfire that destroyed 167 acres of land in Lakewood and Brick Township remains at an im-

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passe, oﬃcials said. The fire broke out on March 14, and took over a day to contain by firefighters. As a result, 29 residential properties were damaged, and two commercial build-

ings were destroyed. East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers, who is also a firefighter with the New Jersey Forest Fire (Fire - See Page 5)

to avoid tobacco, drug and alcohol usage by providing alternative activities. This involves learning to fish, appreciating aquatic and environmental resources and developing positive life skills. This is the first year Howell Township has taken on the event. The Director of Community Relations in Howell Township, Steven Fecher, hosted the event and explained how the program was a great introductory event as COVID restrictions are begin to lift in the state. “The Public Works Director Paul Novello is an avid fisherman and he sent me this information and said ‘hey do you want to take a look into Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs.’ I’ve heard of it before, but we’ve never taken part of it because our Baxter’s Fishing Derby in October,” Fecher said. “Knowing that (Fish - See Page 4)

−Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sheriff Shaun Golden has been appointed as a member of the newly created 911 Strike Force by the Federal Communications Commission. The 911 Strike Force

studies how the federal government can efficiently end diversion of 911 fees and charges by states and other taxing jurisdictions, according to the FCC. In this new role, Golden will study and address the ongoing issue of 911 diversion fees. (Sheriﬀ - See Page 5)

Volunteers Stepped Up To Vaccinate Their Neighbors

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – A group of health professionals volunteered their time to make sure that the public was vaccinated as quickly as possible. During the first few months of the year, vaccines were hard to find. Then, once the supply went up, the demand

increased for trained personnel to administer them. That’s where the Medical Reserve Corps comes in. The MRC is a national network of volunteers, said Monmouth −Photo courtesy Dr. Hal Ornstein County Public Health Coordinator Christopher P. Merkel. Dr. Hal Ornstein administers a Across the country, there are vaccine to a nurse at the county (Volunteers - See Page 4) agricultural building.

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Fish:

Continued From Page 1 things were getting better out there, I was itching to do a special event. I put in the application to the NJDEP to host the event, they came back to me the next day saying you’re in. Since we’ve done fishing derbies in the past, it was like second nature on my part. I put it together and was excited to get out there to have our first special event in the township since pre-COVID.” The Howell Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness also attended the event and enjoyed speaking with the parents that were present. “I was happy to participate in Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs and so glad the township hosted the event that promotes positive youth activities as a protective factor against substance use,” said Christa Riddle, Howell Alliance coordinator. “The best part of the morning was seeing parents interacting with their young children and enjoying their time together outside. Echo Lake is a serene setting and as we ease back into activities after COVID-19, it is important for families to self-care and relax in support of their mental well-being. This has been a stressful year, and there is nothing like fresh air, conversation, and simple shared activities in nature to heal the soul.” The Department of Community Relations gave out trophies, bait and light refreshments to those who attended. Prize bags

Volunteers:

Continued From Page 1 more than 200,00 people in roughly 800 groups. They are made up of medical professionals and other volunteers. They were funded by the federal government shortly after the attacks on September 11, 2001. The local branch of it, the Monmouth County Medial Reserve Corps, has just under 400 active members, Merkel said. Read that again – that’s 400 volunteers county-wide who spring into action when there’s a large scale public health crisis. “They serve as a team during times of emergency or need in their own community and function as part of their local emergency preparedness teams. MRC units supplement existing emergency and public health resources and agencies such as Red Cross, local public health, fire, police, and ambulance services. The result is a collaborative effort that is prepared for large scale public health crises,” he said. These volunteers have worked the vaccine clinics for months, starting the week of January 25, he said. They’ve also been assisting in testing clinics and the Monmouth County COVID-19 phone bank. Dr. Hal Ornstein was one of these volunteers. He said that because of the pandemic it was the first time in a long time that he had

were given by the NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife to anglers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place largest fish. Inside were items like a fishing rod, medallion, backpack, fishing is fun book, Beginner’s Guide to Freshwater Fishing in NJ, HOFNOD mask, hand towel, luggage tag, line clippers, spinning lure, tape measure, tru-turn hooks and bobbers. They also supplied 25 tote bags which included a band-aid dispenser, lip gloss, nail clippers, fishing digest and a say no to drugs activity book The event had a total of 67 fish caught that included bluegill, bass, pickerel and perch. Attendees were divided into four different and two categories: 5 to 7 years old: largest fish trophy, 1st& nd 2 place; smallest fish trophy 1st & 2nd place. 8 to 10 years old: largest fish trophy, 1st& 2nd place; smallest fish trophy 1st & 2nd place. 11 to 14 years old: largest fish trophy, 1st& 2nd place; smallest fish trophy 1st & 2nd place. 15 years old and up: largest fish trophy, 1st& 2nd place. The big winners of the day, catching the largest fish were: 1st place: Byron/Evlynn Tatte, large mouth bass at 13.5 inches. 2nd place: Bodhi Bourke, age 7 pickerel at 13 inches. 3rd place: Ruby Bourke, pickerel at 12.5 inches. 4th place: Kailey Castellano, age 10, pickerel at 12.5 inches.

been around such a large group of people. The vaccination site that he worked was at the county agricultural building. “Monmouth County has been so supportive and motivated,” he said. It’s slowed down in recent weeks, but he recalled the beginning, when people were desperate for an appointment. They were vaccinating 300-350 people per shift. He was inspired by the nurses who would say “One vaccine at a time.” And that’s how they got through it. “The passion they had to make a difference” will be something he’ll always remember, he said. The public was so grateful, it was a humbling experience, he said. People said “God bless you” for doing this work, and they would bring cookies or some other goodie. That was a pleasant surprise, because the volunteers coming in to do this never expected anything like that. “We were just trying to make a difference in what was going on,” he said. The county continues to offer COVID-19 testing and vaccination. The schedule and information can be found on visitmonmouth.com. Anyone who would like to volunteer for the Monmouth County MRC, they can visit visitmonmouth.com/health or contact the health department at 732-431-7456.

Twp. Announces Howell Day & Green Fair

HOWELL – Save the date! The Howell Day & Green Fair will be held on September 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Soldier Memorial

Park in Howell. Enjoy games, rides, fireworks and music for the whole family.

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Continued From Page 1 Service, suffered a cardiac arrest while responding to the fire. He was transported to Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township. He was later released with an entourage of firefighters welcoming him home. The blaze started out as a brush fire at 5 Airport Road in Lakewood. It was first spotted by a New Jersey Forest Fire Service Observation Tower in Lakewood. It quickly spread to buildings and multiple units responded. It leaped across the Garden State Parkway, closing that road and several others. There

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Continued From Page 1 “As the Monmouth County Sheriff, I take great pride in serving as part of this newly created strike force and look forward to actively participating and representing the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Oﬃce, which runs the 911 Communications Center, the largest shared service in the county,” Golden said. “I thank the FCC for its dedication to taking action in creating this advisory committee to end diversion fees. This will help ensure that funding will be spent on upgrading 911 systems, which will enhance the safety and well-being of our residents during emergencies.” “America’s 911 system needs an update for the digital age,” FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said. “But as we’ve seen, 911 fee diversion can shortchange public safety by delaying those updates. I am happy that the Strike Force will soon be getting to work on ideas that will help ensure that the fees that American consumers pay to support 911 will go to 911. Thank you to Kelli Merriweather for agreeing to lead this group, and welcome to all of the new 911 Strike Force members. I look forward to your work and your findings.” Currently, Monmouth County’s 911 Communications Division dispatches for 26 law enforcement agencies, 83 fire departments, 40 first aid squads and answers 911 calls for 50 of the 53 municipalities with a staff of 130. Over 740,000 calls were processed through the 911 Communications Center in 2020. To learn more about the 911 Strike Force, visit fcc.gov/911strikeforce.

The Howell Times, June 19, 2021, Page 5 were 29 homes with damage to siding, sheds, and other such accessory structures. On March 19, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce determined that the fire was intentionally set. Since then, oﬃcials have been hard at work trying to identify a suspect(s). Although the investigation is still ongoing, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that no new information has been discovered, causing the investigation to reach a standstill.

“Detectives have attempted to interview approximately 60 potential witnesses and reviewed video recordings from cameras in proximity to the fire. The vast majority of these potential witnesses have been less than cooperative with our investigation, and as such, we are currently at an impasse at this point in time. If any member of the public is in possession of information with regard to the March 14 wildland fi re in Lakewood and Brick Townships, please

contact Sergeant Thomas Haskell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732929-2027, extension 3953,” Billhimer said. The investigation is being conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit – Arson Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

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I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this past weekend. Please remember to take advantage of these beautiful summer weekends by getting outside and supporting our local small businesses! I have been extremely busy over the last couple of weeks and would like to provide you with an update of what I have been up to around the county. I know that Memorial Day was a few weeks ago, but I would like to start my article by saying that we must always remember that Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom. Let’s remember this not just on Memorial Day, but every day. On a separate note, my fellow Commissioners and I, along with Sheriff Shau n Golden a nd Clerk Ch r ist i ne Hanlon attended the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Women of Distinction Gala a few weeks ago. At the event, we recognized all the honorees including our very own, Jeryl Krautle who is the Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing Services for Monmouth County. She was recognized for her hard work and dedication to serving the residents of Monmouth County, especially during the pandemic. We are very fortunate to have such a great staff at the county and appreciate all they do for our residents. Additionally, my fellow Com missioners and I attended the Middletown Township Public Library Centennial Celebration. At the celebration, I had the honor of speaking about this outstanding milestone that could not have been accomplished without the hard work of the township and library staff and the support of the residents. Great job to Mayor Tony Perry and the Middletown Council for putting together such a great celebration.

This week, I had the honor of joi n i ng t he students and staff from West Belmar Elementary School in Wall Township for their monthly Aquaponic Garden Harvest. During the visit, I spoke with the students about my SUSHI program, which I am looking forward to restarting in the fall, and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. I also presented Principal Anthony Abel, Joe Introna owner of Joe Leone’s, and Cody Parker owner of Drop Beet Farm with certificates of recognition for the outstanding job they do making this experience possible for the students. This is such an amazing program that the school has put together and I am looking forward to visiting again in the future to see the progress they have made. Lastly, I am excited to announce that the Annual Pound the Pavement 5K Run/ 2 Mile Walk is back in person on September 25th! You can now register online at poundthepavementnj.org. Your registration and participation in our annual run helps raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and is the deadliest major cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent, according to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. In 2018, it is predicted that more than 55,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have seen firsthand how devastating this disease can be to patients and their families. As a co-founder of this run, it is my mission to raise awareness and funds for research to extend and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed. For more information on the Pound for Pavement for Purple 5k Run/ 2 Mile Walk, please send an email to poundforpurple@gmail.com. I hope you will be able to join me and my fellow race committee members this Saturday morning to support a great cause. As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Commissioner Director.

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Fire Bureau Explains Open And Recreational Burning Rules

HOWELL – With the weather getting nicer, the Howell Township Fire Bureau have had several questions regarding open burning and recreational burning. The Fire Bureau would like to break it all down for you and clear up any questions regarding this issue. Recreational fires are permitted in fire pits (store bought or paver block) in three-feet in diameter or smaller and having a grate covering without a permit providing they are for recreational purposes only. No burning of yard debris or construction material is permitted at any time. Camp fires are permitted within a ring around the fire (stone or metal) with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire District Warden at no charge. Bonfires are permitted with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee and also requires a permit issued

by The NJ Division of Fire Safety with a separate fee. Agricultural debris burning is permitted and requires a permit issued by the NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee ranging on the length of time the permit is issued for. If the Fire Department is notified of a fire in town, they have to respond and will assess the situation when they arrive to verify that the burning is in compliance with the NJ State statue. They may ask a resident to extinguish a fire if the burning is taking place on a high-risk wildfire day, if smoke is causing a nuisance to neighbors or if burning is in danger of causing a wildfire. If you have further questions, you can contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention Office at 732-938-4500 ext. 2900. To obtain a required burning permit you can contact the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s New Lisbon oﬃce at 609-726-1210.

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HOWELL – The Howell Police Public Safety Cadet program is actively looking for youth volunteers for their year-round program. The Howell Police Cadets are a volunteer, non-profit youth-adult program sponsored by the Howell Township Police Department. The membership is for young men and women ages 14 (and graduated 8th grade) through

21-years-old. The Howell Police Cadets meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Howell Township Police Department at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell. Any questions? Call or email 732-938-4111, publicsafetycadets@howellpolice.org. For more information, visit howellpolice.org.

Howell PAL Announces Baseball Pitching Clinic

HOWELL – Calling all future MLB pitchers. Join for the Howell PAL’s Baseball Pitching Clinic this summer. Learn the basic mechanics of pitching, as well as expand upon skills you already have. The clinic will take place at Middle School

South from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Clinic dates are as followed: • Ages 10 through 12 – July 12 and 14 • Ages 13 through 16 – July 13 and 15 Register now at howellpal.org to reserve your spot.

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HOWELL – Howell Township just announced dates for their summer camps programs from June 28 through July 30. (five weeks) Summer Camp (completed K through 5th Grade): Middle School North or Middle School South, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15/3 p.m. Teen Expedition (completed 6th through

12th Grade): Trip Based Program, times vary. Counselor In Training (14 and 15 yearolds): Middle School North or Middle School South, 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Register online at howellrec.org. Limited capacity, first-come, first-serve. For more information contact 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or visit twp.howell.nj.us/115/Activities.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth County Blood Drive Schedule Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The New Jersey Blood Services have announced an upcoming blood drive in Monmouth County. With the pandemic still ongoing, they are experiencing extremely low blood supplies and are urgently asking individuals to donate blood. The following blood drives are scheduled for this month: June 21: Middletown Elks, 251 Church St, Belford, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 22: JCC Jersey Shore, 100 Grant Ave., Deal, from 2 to 8 p.m. June 22: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. June 24: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 24: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 25: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 28: North Centerville Volunteer Fire

Co. #1, Hazlet, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 29: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 29: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 30: Keansburg Fire Co. #1, Keansburg, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 30: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Blood donors will receive free mini-medical exams on site which include information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Embroiderers’ Guild Announces Upcoming Events

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. They welcome stitchers of all levels. The following are ongoing events the MCEGA is hosting:

• Evening stitchers will meet via a Zoom Meeting every first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. • Day stitchers will meet via Zoom, every third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information, contact TONI at 732-462-5540 or visit mcega.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Teens Now Receiving COVID Vaccine

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Teens across the country are now being offered the COVID-19 vaccines, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in youth ages 12 and older. At Ocean Medical Center’s vaccination clinic in Brick, some teens were already lined up the receive the vaccine. “I wanted to normalize things in our communities, and I wanted to get the vaccine so I can go places,” said 12-year-old Michael Manekas of Howell. His mother, Audra Manekas expressed how both Michael and her daughter both wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “They’ve been living this (pandemic) for the past year and a half,” Audra said. “They know how important vaccinations are. So, not only do they make the right decision, they made the very responsible decision. I’m proud of them.” Another teen, 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey, was quick to visit Ocean Medical Center to receive his COVID vaccine, with nurse Mary VanPelt administering it. Now that teens are approved to receive the vaccine, Ocean Medical Center’s President Jason Kreitner explained how this is the time to spread the word about the vaccine.

“To date, we have administered over 42,000 vaccines, which equals to about 31,000 people. We really want to get the word out that you don’t even need an appointment. You can walk right in and get the vaccine,” Kreitner said. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey expressed his concerns as only 33 percent of the population in Brick are fully vaccinated. “Our Ocean County towns are all well behind the state’s goal of 70 percent of the state’s population being fully vaccinated,” Ducey said. Despite having walk-in appoints and local and state leaders making efforts to promote the vaccine, many are still hesitant to get it. According to a study done by the FDA, the Pfizer vaccine was shown as being 100 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 on around 2,000 teens who received it. Although some are concerned about the possible vaccine side effects, Ocean Medical Center’s director of clinical operations Dr. Lisa Antonacci said they should not worry. “In terms of side effects, 99 percent of what we’re seeing is pretty mild,” Antonacci said. “It’s typically after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you might be a little bit tired. 24 hours later, have some muscle aches, maybe a little bit of chills. Some

−Photo by Alyssa Riccardi 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. people even run a low-grade fever. What’s great about these side effects is we know the drug is working. Also they’re very, very short lived. So 12 to 24 hours later, you’re feeling great again.” Dr. Ajay Mathur, an infectious disease specialist at the Brick hospital explained that as vaccination rates increase, cases of COVID-19 are dropping.

“We still have ways to go. We’re definitely seeing a steady decline in new cases, and along with that a steady decline in deaths across the state as well,” Mathur said. “That’s encouraging and we need to continue that. But it’s up to all of us to continue to promote vaccination, getting people vaccinated, so we can get back to our pre-pandemic, or regular way of life.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Sheriff ’s Office Takes In Summer Interns

Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known! −Photo courtesy MCSO MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sheriff Golden and the MCSONJ welcomes five college students to their summer internship program. The interns were presented with an overview of the agency and toured MCSO facilities where they will assist in the Law

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Protecting Yourself From Identify Theft

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft. Monitor your Account Check your fi nancial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution. Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport. com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part

of the legally mandated free annual credit report program. Make sure you spell the annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid look-alike scam sites. Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account. Set a fraud alert! A fraud alert requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify your identity before opening a new account, issuing additional card or increasing your credit limit on an existing account. A fraud alert is free. You can place an initial alert on your account for 90 days if you have not been a victim of identity theft. The litigation attorneys at the Law Oﬃces of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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Boating Safety Class Schedule Released

By Bob Vosseller POI N T PLEASA N T– T h is yea r’s boating safety class schedule has been released by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Manasquan Inlet The “About Boating Safely” classes will be held: Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, September 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Those interested in register ing shou ld cal l t he Mon mout h Cou nt y Parks System at 732-842- 4000. The c o s t of t he eig ht- hou r c ou r s e a nd New Jersey State Police test is $75. Flotilla Commander John Fisher said, “We are excited to get out there and start teaching boaters the importance of recreational boating safety Not being able to host classes during the pandemic was frustrating to us and boaters alike but we are ready to accept students through our fantastic partners at the Monmouth

County Parks System in a safe manner.” “Recreational boating safety is our number one priority in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and we love helping boaters be as safe as possible on the water,” Flotilla Staff Officer of Public Education John Scordato said. He a dded , “accord i ng to t he latest data from the U.S. Coast Guard, 70 % of d e a t h s o c c u r r e d o n b o a t s where the operator did not receive boating safety instr uction. This is a clear-cut way to be a safer boater.” Boating safety classes are required by the State to operate a personal watercraft and any other power vessel. Flotilla 16-07 will be holding multiple “About Boating Safely” classes throughout Monmouth and Ocean County and information is posted on their website and Facebook. For more information call 732-592-9167 or uscgaux1607@gmail.com.

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

Factors That Contribute To Thyroid Disease

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many people already know that iodine deficiency is one reason for insuﬃcient thyroid hormone, but you may not realize that much more is at play when it comes to total thyroid gland health. There are a number of minerals that are essential for thyroid activation, for example, selenium and zinc. You don’t hear much about those two, however, a deficiency of either mineral will lead to poor activation of T4 to T3. Do you know what that means? It means that T4 won’t convert to T3, and that would be a type of “hypothyroidism.” Put differently, if you can’t convert the T4 (inactive) to T3 which is active, then you will feel most of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I discuss this in great detail in my best-selling book entitled, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagined. Selenium and zinc are needed for the metabolic pathway that converts T4 to T3, and medications to restore the thyroid hormone never hit the root cause, although they may help if they have T3 in them. But what if you are zinc deficient because you take a drug mugger of zinc, for example, you take famotidine every day for your reflux? Over time, you will likely become zinc deficient. Let’s say you’re zinc deficient, and feeling symptoms of hypothyroidism. Your doctor may see on your labs that

you’re TSH is high, indicating that your thyroid hormones are low. And seeing that, your doctor may now prescribe Synthroid or Levothyroxine for you, which is a T4 drug. But what is going to happen now? Is that useful, do you think? Of course not, in this specific example, the zinc deficiency remains an obstacle to you getting well, and it will continue to prevent your new T4 drug from converting to T3. If you don’t have enough T3, you don’t feel well. In this case, the ideal scenario would be to know this information: To know the connection between zinc and thyroid hormone activation! So, the best resolution would be to recognize that you are taking a strong ‘drug mugger’ of zinc, and restore the missing nutrient. For many people, this is a problem that persists for years and it shouldn’t because zinc levels are easy to test for. One more important point is that you have both regular T3 (which is active, it works!) and you have something called reverse T3 (noted as rT3). Too much rT3 (and not enough active T3) will make you feel hypothyroid as well. It’s a factor that should be considered, and one that is easy to measure with a blood test. If you have further questions refer to my book, Thyroid Healthy, or speak to to your endocrinologist about all the factors that contribute to thyroid disease. If this topic interests you, I have posted a more comprehensive article at my website, suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE FDA Grants Historic Approval For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

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TOMS RIVER – While other drugs treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s, the new medicine, called Aduhelm, is the first to attack what some believe is an underlying cause of the disease and slow cognitive decline. It does so by eliminating clumps of a toxic protein believed to destroy neurons and cause dementia. Aduhelm is not a cure for Alzheimer’s, and it doesn’t reverse the disease’s progression. “This historic moment is the culmination of more than a decade of groundbreaking research in the complex field of Alzheimer’s disease,” Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos said in a statement. “We believe this first-in-class medicine will transform the treatment of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and spark continuous innovation in the years to come.” To many patients and their caregivers, Aduhelm’s approval provides hope for a better life, despite the drug’s limitations. Alzheimer’s affects nearly 6 million people in the U.S. Current medicines for the disease have only short-term effects on symptoms and bring side effects that make them unusable for some patients. Aduhelm offers the promise of treating the root cause of the disease. The treatment, administered intravenously once a month, is approved for all patients with Alzheimer’s

disease. Clinical trials tested it only in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s who have had a PET scan confirming the presence of amyloid in their brains. This approval is significant in many ways. Aduhelm is the first novel therapy approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. Perhaps more significantly, Aduhelm is the first treatment directed at the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, the presence of amyloid beta plaques in the brain. The clinical trials for Aduhelm were the first to show that a reduction in these plaques—a hallmark finding in the brain of patients with Alzheimer’s—is expected to lead to a reduction in the clinical decline of this devastating form of dementia. Locally, Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ, located in Toms River, NJ was the leading center in the Northeast for the aducanumab trials. AMRI is the leading center on all cutting-edge research for the region. If you would like to learn more about this new drug or learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, contact them at 732-341-9500 or at amrinj.com Alzheimer’s disease affects as many as 5 million Americans and more than 26 million people worldwide

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Data Released On COVID-19 Cases Among Vaccinated

NEW JERSEY – The Department of Health has identified 1,319 COVID-19 breakthrough cases which represents .06 percent of the 2.2 million people fully vaccinated in the first four months (December 2020 through April 2021) of New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The fact that 99.94 percent of individuals vaccinated did not test positive for COVID-19 after vaccination demonstrates that breakthrough infections are extremely rare. “COVID-19 vaccines are a critical tool to bring the pandemic under control. However, no vaccines are 100 percent effective at preventing illness, so some cases among fully vaccinated individuals are expected,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. As expected, people who were fully vacci-

nated had less severe illness demonstrated by a small number of hospitalizations and deaths. The Department found that 92 individuals with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection were hospitalized, however only 30 were reported as related to COVID-19 illness. There were 14 deaths among individuals with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection, however only 7 were reported to be related to COVID-19. “This data shows us overwhelmingly that these vaccines work,” Commissioner Persichilli said. “It also suggests the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. offer protection against most COVID-19 variants that are circulating. However, variants circulating in the state may cause some of the breakthrough cases.”

The 1,319 breakthrough cases represent 0.06 percent of the 2.2 million individuals who were fully vaccinated between the start of the state’s vaccination program on December 15, 2020 and April 23, 2021. Of 92 individuals hospitalized, which represents 0.004 percent of those fully vaccinated, 30 of the hospitalizations were COVID-19 related and 62 were hospitalized for other illnesses. Of those 30 individuals hospitalized related to COVID-19, 20 had underlying conditions. Nearly three-quarters of those hospitalized—71 percent--were 65 years or older (37 percent were 80 years or older) and 59 percent were female. The 14 deaths represent 0.0006 percent of the 2.2 million fully vaccinated or 1 percent of the total number of the 1,300 breakthrough cases.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks states to report only breakthrough cases that were hospitalized or who died and posts those numbers online. A study by two researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Health network and its Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) found just 138 COVID-19 positive cases among 26,000 vaccinated health care workers, of whom none became seriously ill. Authors Dr. Barry Kreiswirth of the CDI and Dr. David Chow at the Hackensack Meridian Health Biorepository found vaccination is working, across the board, and among all the known variants of concern identified. The vaccine is not only driving down the number of cases, but it is also mitigating the worst effects of the virus among those few who do get infected.

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Across 1 Gives up the single life 5 Christina of “Sleepy Hollow” 10 Physique, brieﬂy 13 Holliday pal 14 Headgear for shading one’s face 15 Luau strings 16 Huff and puff 18 Narrow inlet 19 Gland near the larynx 20 Snow glider 21 Bollywood’s country 24 “Jeopardy!” material 26 Seed in some sauerkraut 29 Brass band sound 32 List-ending abbr. 33 Ellipsis trio 36 Cotton thread 37 Programming glitch 38 Lawn area where

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 19 - jun 25 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might need all the energy you can muster to face the busy week ahead. Your financial plans aren’t written in stone, so remain flexible and objective. Rid yourself of obligations that hold you back. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep calm and carry on. Numerous tensions might come to a peak over the next few days, but that could give you a chance to make a breakthrough. Be prepared to take advantage of opportunities for extra freedoms. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasize intellectual achievements and excellent judgment in the second half of the week. Right now, you might draw a blank if you try to focus on something that’s contrary to your instincts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes the rewards don’t match your investment of time and effort. By the end of the week, you should be able to sift the wheat from the chaff and realize which options are the most profitable. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Understand what you need to do to stay productive. Don’t try to iron out misunderstandings today because tensions could escalate. Wait until later in the week to offer apologies, mend fences or ask for favors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships might be in a muddle today and tomorrow, but later in the week you’ll likely be able to communicate with clarity. Someone worthwhile may offer you an opportunity for advancement or some sage advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Later this week, you could have an opportunity to shine, possibly by learning something of value that helps you advance your career. As the week begins, concentrate on details that could be overlooked. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Living through historically trying times may accelerate your desire to adapt to change. Something could happen that shatters illusions, or you may choose to dispose of worn-out patterns during the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be proud of your successes even if family members seem to turn a blind eye to them. In the week ahead, your work or health could reach a turning point. When you begin a new phase, you can clean the slate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may benefit substantially in the upcoming week from your ability to communicate clearly. A financial obligation may change or be terminated, which can leave you free to focus on improving your net worth. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may frequently err on the side of caution, but you might change your tune this week. Some of the structures you have built in your life may need to come down, offering you a chance to build something better. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Worry and doubt are really a misuse of imagination. Make positive changes by monitoring your thought processes in the week to come. As you learn to build your internal confidence, you’ll find that anxieties may lessen.

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