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─Photo courtesy Beachwood Fire Co., Chris Lundy Above-Beachwood ﬁre trucks led oﬀ a parade that marked the company’s 100th anniversary. Left-Grand Marshal Past Chief Don Wiesner, wearing his chief helmet that he wore in the late 1960s and early 1970s, was the parade’s Grand Marshal.

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By Chris Lundy BE AC H WO OD – The sound of sirens blasted through the borough, but it was a good thing. It was a parade celebrating the 100 th anniversary of the Beachwood Fire Department.

Apparatus from the borough was on d isplay, a s wel l a s f rom neighbor ing towns. As the sound of sirens faded in the distance, a different sound could be heard – thunder. Would that cause fewer people to

come out to the rest of the event? President Delaney O’Connor said people started showing up at Mayo Park before the pa rade t r ucks even got there. For the rest of the afternoon, family games were being

played. Caser tano’s catered the event and the band No Direction pl aye d . T h e r e wa s even a beer truck that was repurposed from a fire truck. Awards were given out to various companies with (Lives - See Page 4)

Students Lead March For Our Lives Protest

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Hundreds of outraged and exasperated community members gathered at Huddy Park last week as part of Ocean Count y’s March for Ou r Lives protest against gun violence. A group of local high school students orchestrated the event, which i ncluded nu merou s

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guest speakers offering varied perspectives on the need for gun control. “We see a lot of different strong views regarding gun policies,” shared Rachel Golini, 17, a junior at Central Regional High School. “Our generation has been the generation of school shootings – and we are left with a mess

we must ﬁx.” Rachel pointed out she and her classmates started school the year a lone gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Since entering kindergarten, Rachel has learned how to hide in a classroom corner with the lights (Students- See Page 5)

─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Rachel Golini, 17, a junior at Central Regional High School shared some special remembrances of the recent school shooting victims as another student holds a sign with their names.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Responding to complaints from seniors about people soliciting in late hours, the ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinance will be changing. Mayor Carmen Amato said there have been people soliciting in neighborhoods later than residents would like. “We haven’t received a lot of complaints,” but what they have received are in the senior communities. This is important because seniors are more susceptible to fraud. (Knock - See Page 14)

Flooding Shore Area Still A Problem

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Township officials told residents of a neighborhood that floods frequently that they are still working out the solution. “It’s been almost a year since we’ve been coming here,” said Longport resident Donna Amon. She wanted an update. The biggest trouble spot is the intersection of East Longport and Narragansette avenues. Residents said that sometimes there is more than a foot of water there. A lagoon neighborhood near there gets cut off, and vehicles can’t safely get through. The difficulty is that the intersection is in Ocean (Flooding - See Page 14)

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Continued From Page 1 categories like “Best Antique.” There was still an awesome turn-out, and even bigger than they anticipated, Chief Roger Hull said. They ran out of shirts that were for sale. “The town came out and supported us,” he said. It was a time for some of the past

members to come out – people who haven’t seen each other in years. Past Chief Don Wiesner was the Grand Marshal. A 63-year member, he’s now “90 years old and still sharp as a tack,” Hull said. He had also been the Ocean County Chief Coordinator and Ocean County Manager to the Firemen’s Home. The New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Boonton is the only licensed health

care facility for firefighters who need assisted living. There’s also a firefighter museum on the grounds. It even has a truck there that Wiesner used to own. Every county in the state has a member on the board of managers, and since 1949, Ocean County’s member has been a Beachwood firefighter. Wiesner had that role from 1972 to 1996. He took care of local people back then, and now they’re taking care of him.

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A book was put together for the 100 th anniversary. As the town built out, so did the department. The department was formed June 23, 1922. There had been other fire protection before then, instigated by resident Wanda Lohr. This year, she was named an Honorary Member, “posthumously and long overdue.” The department’s patch in 1963 was a pine tree similar to the borough’s logo. A patch designed in 1974 has a “Broom Man” wearing f ire gear, inspired by “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” The fire company requested and received permission from Disney for this. Joseph O’Neill designed this one and the next one in 1986, that incorporates “Broom Man,” and several other images. The book also listed ever y known member and years of service. A memorial page gives honor to two who lost their lives in service, Samuel Aikin and Thomas Miserendino. How To Help If you’re thinking about becoming a firefighter or volunteering in another way, stop by the firehouse any Wednesday night. Donation links can be found on their social media pages and at bvfd16.com. Upcoming Borough Events Beachwood will be t he location for several other events this summer. Community Family Nights will start on July 11 and last until August 22. T hey t a ke pla ce on Mond ays f rom 6-8:30 p.m. at Birch & Surf Park. Run by the Municipal Alliance, the evenings provide a family atmosphere for crafts, games, snacks, and more. The opening night will have f ree t-shirts while supplies last. It’s a free event. Volunteers are needed. Local organizations interested in setting up a table, contact Geralynn Roma at GRoma@Comcast.net. Beachwood Community Day will be from noon to 4 p.m. on August 27 at Birch & Surf Park. The day will have live music, entertainment, and games for free. Food vendors will be on site, as well as face painting, inf latable rides, a petting zoo, health assessments and more. Local organizations and businesses will have tables. For more information, visit BeachwoodUSA.com. Although not an off icial borough event, the Battle of the Zones will be returning, also to Birch & Surf. This is when the four zones in town – divided based on what day their garbage pickup is – face off in a softball tournament for bragging rights. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 9.

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Continued From Page 1 turned off. While students go through the motions, too many worry they are preparing for the inevitable. They’d much prefer enjoying the carefree innocence of children rather than training to fend off a deadly gunman. Meanwhile, the recent Uvalde shootings suggest that active shooter drills are not enough of a solution. Irene Marousis, Central Regional High School’s principal, offered additional thoughts concerning the threat of mass shootings in schools. “No teacher should have to be in a classroom and defend themselves against gun violence in their schools,” said Morousis. “No student should have to wake up going to school worried about what will happen to them that day and have that in the back of their minds. No parent or family member should have to wait for that dreaded phone call.” “Those of us who are educators and students don’t talk about it,” Morousis continued. “It brings so deeply inside of us a feeling of fear and thinking of ‘What if we’re the next school?’” Morousis said the morning after the Uvalde shooting, she was on bus duty and found she was watching bookbags and people’s hand movements. As an educator, she far preferred catching glimpses of the beautiful faces of her students coming into school. “We should be able to be there to educate and support our students,” said Morousis. “Instead of academic programming and enrichment, my

The Berkeley Times, June 18, 2022, Page 5 summer will be spent deciding what the next safety measure is we have to put in place. It’s just not fair.” Like those who took to the streets during the 1960s on behalf of the civil rights movement, more and more young people feel they can only effectuate change by making their voices heard. “I don’t think people understand the impact of the legislation we currently have for guns,” Rachel said. “Our movement is fighting right now for universal background checks. It’s time for politicians to put actual federal legislation into place. We need to prevent guns from getting into the hands of the wrong people.” “We’re also demanding an end to the filibuster,” continued Rachel. “It’s making this whole movement a political game and not an actual matter of life and death.” Robert Nivison, an Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy student, added to Rachel’s concerns. He would like to see the sale of high capacity weapons banned as they appear to present the largest threat to him. “Assault rifles and anything that’s automatic and can really take out a crowd is a problem.” Robert said. “That’s what most mass shooters use and could take out all of us.” The group that gathered at Huddy Park represented an eclectic collection of people. Mothers with babies in strollers and baby boomers stood side by side with hand-written protest signs. As one of her friends stood behind her with a placard bearing the names of the Uvalde casualties, Rachel’s voice quivered as she shared small tidbits about each of them. The victims all came alive for just a second – with tales of academic and athletic achievements and plans

for the future. They were children and teachers who loved life itself and would be sadly missed by those who knew them, as well as a nation that would weep for their loss. Tears formed in the eyes of onlookers as a woman stood before them and slowly beat 21 times on a drum – in solemn remembrance of each victim of the latest school shooting. The silence was deafening and poignant all at once. Speaking on behalf of Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), Gabby Harnett, a constituent advocate, said there was a need to ensure that taking steps for gun safety is an expression of the freedom to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every person in the country. “We need to ensure lawful gun owners are free to exercise their rights,” shared Harnett. “We also need to give our youth the freedom to attend schools without fear of a mass shooting. That is a balance the Congressman believes we need to find because lives depend on it.” “Reestablishing an assault weapon ban and increasing funding for community-based violence prevention will change the way we see self-protection and will make positive lasting change,” Harnett continued. “This week, Congressman Andy Kim voted for the final piece of legislation to reduce gun violence in America by instituting a federal red flag law.” Glen Bradford, a local minister from Toms River, said he is both a gun owner and an advocate against school shootings. He likened the movement to lessen gun violence to the actions taken by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. “A lot of kids got hold of alcohol and started drinking and driving,” pointed out Bradford. “It took a while, but accidents decreased be-

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cause we took action as a people.” Bradford said that as individuals, it was important to recognize the signs of someone who is not mentally capable to have a handgun or rif le. He suggested that action should start at home. “One of the things we can do is hire our veterans to be outside the schools,” Bradford said. “The issue is not raising the age or limiting the sale of assault rif les. The issue is not regulation after regulation – I am a law-abiding citizen and shouldn’t have to face restrictions.” Someone shouted out to Bradford to remind him he was not a shooter. A couple of people unraveled a banner calling for outlawing particular weapons. One protester requested that the protest organizers hand her the megaphone. Edith Fulton, a past president of the NJEA and a long-time teacher, had some things she wanted to make clear. “If you look at the history of the Second Amendment, it was not originally stated to give guns to individuals,” said Fulton. “It was written by James Madison and only included militias.” Fulton said that children in the schools deserve to be protected and that nobody should own an AR-15. She expressed her disappointment that Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) voted in opposition to the latest federal gun control legislation. After the speeches, protesters moved to the sidewalk in front of Huddy Park. Several cars beeped their horns in support of the signs asking for an end to gun violence.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

e DitoriAl Trial Of The Century I saw the headline on a supermarket tabloid proclaiming that the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard case was the “Trial of the Century.” Honestly, I didn’t even know they were married until this whole thing started. I don’t entirely know what the trial is about. And I don’t particularly care. It made me think how can this be the “Trial of the Century” when there’s literally a trial going on about the Jan. 6 insurrection? Surely, the results of that trial will be a bigger deal. It could change the path of politics. It could change the way the media covers elections. It could change who is even still in oﬃce – or who could be able to run – at the end of this. Or not. Honestly, the way things are going, nothing might happen. The 24-hour news cycle will be on to the next big thing and no one will care. We’re exhausted by the constant bad news and no one will want to hear about it after a while. Even if people are convicted they won’t get more than a slap on the wrist because they’re rich and powerful. I’m not watching that trial either. I get bits and pieces of it through social media. I think some people are learning a lot about what powerful people did behind closed doors leading up to that day. To some of them, it’s actually news. To the rest of the pop-

ulation, it’s not surprising. Whether you think Trump and company were guilty or innocent – that’s not likely to change by watching the trial. It’s not like there’s anyone in America who doesn’t already have an opinion on the insurrection. This trial will just make your convictions even deeper. However, some people might care more about who plays Grindelwald in the next Harry Potter movie or Mera in the next Aquaman movie. Those minor things might actually impact their lives. At least they think so. I’ve said it before: pop culture is our only culture. That’s the only thing we have to talk about sometimes. That’s how we ﬁnd our friends. That’s what we talk about at the water cooler. That’s a (usually) safe topic when you don’t agree with someone’s politics. Then again, maybe I’m giving too much thought to a tabloid. It certainly doesn’t deserve that much brain power. If they want to call Depp and Heard the “Trial of the Century” then ﬁne. I guess we’re on to the next “Trial of the Century,” which was what they called the Sacco and Venzetti murder trial, which I include here just in case any of my former history teachers are reading. Chris Lundy News Editor

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Oil, Greed, And Sacred Cows We actually export more oil than we import. In addition, we only imported a mere 2% from Russia. Thus the loss of Russian oil would not really have much legitimate impact on fuel prices. However, the profits of Exxon, BP and the other giant fuel producers are currently off the charts. These giant fuel producers know that almost everything in the U.S. is shipped via diesel burning trucks and cargo ships; so they disproportionately engineered the price increase of diesel. The consequent increased cost of shipping has engendered runaway price increases on almost everything else and is destroying our national economy. Fossil fuels, big insurance, big banks and pharmaceuticals now have the biggest influence on our government. We have no serious campaign finance regulations. The Supreme Court ruled that corporations are actually “persons” and their huge political campaign contributions (de facto bribes) are actually a manifestation of these “persons’” freedom of speech, putting the final nail in the coffin of democracy. Back in the days of Teddy Roosevelt, the railroads wielded the most political power, and most of the goods in this country were shipped by rail. Railroad workers were severely underpaid and went on strike. The powerful railroads refused to negotiate with the workers, and the country was feeling the impact. Roosevelt threatened the railroad oligarchs that if they did not negotiate in good faith and come to a fair settlement, he would nationalize the railroads. Of course, the railroads quickly settled with the workers. In the 1970s, a manufactured oil shortage triggered the exponential increase in fuel prices causing runaway inflation endangering our economy. A humongous fleet of oil tankers were anchored off New York east of the Narrows (waiting for the exponential increase in fuel prices to land). Fortunate-

ly, the government recognized the ruse; and President Carter hit the giant fuel producers with a multi-billion-dollar windfall proﬁt tax. Big fuel recognized the jig was up and prices stopped rising. There are currently bills proposed in both houses of Congress to initiate a windfall proﬁt tax. Unfortunately, these bills are opposed by all Republicans and some Democrats. This is serious. Unbridled greed is destroying our economy and threatening our national security. For too long the oligarchs have used capitalism as an unchallengeable sacred cow to justify their greed and treasonous behavior. Teddy and Jimmy had the rare courage to challenge that sacred cow. Will anyone have the guts to step up to the plate on behalf of the American public? The time has long past to make exceptions to the sacred cow with a little pragmatism, courage and common sense. However, the media has long reinforced an unquestionable faith in the sacred cow; and too many have enbibed the Kool Aid. Nevertheless, as a hopeless optimist; I have no choice but to hope for another Teddy or Jimmy. John ODonnell Brick

The World Is In His Hands I was recently accused of being too apathetic regarding world events. It’s not apathy; it’s trust and belief in Jesus, my Lord and Savior. I’ve been told we need to ﬁght the government. Why? Jesus didn’t. When He was on trial, He did not ﬁght back or defend Himself. Why? Because He knew that in the end, He would win. To me, it doesn’t matter what the Democrats and Republicans say about each other, or what world governments are doing. Why? I know that Jesus will trump it. I have total trust in Jesus; He’s got this. Whatever we could do, He can do a thousand times better! Instead of driving

myself crazy over what the world is doing, I’m trusting in what Jesus is doing. In the words of Reba McEntire, we need to “Give this world back to God.” We all need to take a step back and just breathe. In the end, when Jesus returns, it’s not going to matter what gas prices were, or what the President is guilty of. We’re not even going to remember! We’ll just bathe in the glory of our Lord! Jesus is in total control, and that’s all I really need to know. Do I sometimes wish He’d tell me what His ultimate plan is? Of course I do! However, it doesn’t work that way. So, while many others are getting bogged down in their outrage and plotting how to get even with whomever or whatever, I’m trusting in Him. No matter what may happen, I know that with Jesus by my side, I can’t lose. Everyone, please just relax and look up. Jesus is coming, and when He does, our world will be changed forever. For the better. Stephanie Brown Jackson

Yes, We Do Need A Mental Health Checkup Assistant News Editor Bob Vosseller’s 6/4/22 Editorial is what needs to be said in every paper in America. `Maybe We All Need a Mental Health Checkup` could not be more on target. Today, in a frazzled, frenzied & fear-mongered society, we all know someone who needs some treatment or care for their mental health. And, if we are truly open to trying to deal with our collective mental/emotional and overall wellbeing ... some of us will be fortunate enough to recognize that the person staring back at us in our mirror ... is ... one ... of ... those... people! Vosseller’s very real-life experiences tell us something that many of us already know and, most of us have - very unfortunately - witnessed, also. Bob is simply describing everyday life. Yet, everyday life in a Buﬀalo, N.Y. grocery/

supermarket; or in a San Antonio, TX - area elementary school; or in a Tulsa, OK medical center is where people’s mental wellbeing/ their stressed-out persona and, their (increasing at an alarming rate) propensity to go on a killing spree is amassing against a civilized society just way too gosh-darn-fast. Just turned 70; a life - to date of repetitive cycles of highs and lows; sometimes in bad health/ sometimes pretty good if I do say so, about myself. But, as I look ahead at the road before me ... much, much shorter than roads-already-travelled. I applaud Bob Vosseller and Micromedia Publications for saying what every newspaper in America needs to be saying. Arthur J. Grisi Berkeley

Pass The Protecting Our Democracy Act According to recent polling, 84% of voters - Republicans and Democrats alike - agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstruct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. In our polarized politics, that bipartisan support is a huge deal. So what can we do to protect our democracy from presidential corruption? Pass bold legislation like the Protecting Our Democracy Act. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. If the average person used their public oﬃce for personal gain, they’d go to jail. So why should the president be allowed to act with impunity? That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their oﬃce. Judith Martin Toms River

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Menendez Bill Would Give Gulf War Vets Better Health Care Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) called on his Senate colleagues to pass major bipartisan legislation to expand health care and benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans across the country who were exposed to toxins while serving in the military. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act, includes the Senator’s Improving Benefits for Gulf War Veterans Act, which will expand access to essential benefits for veterans who served in the Gulf War and other wars in the region. The PACT Act will address illnesses from exposure to toxic burn pits and expand presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure. The Senator’s provisions will also extend to veterans who ser ved in wars in the Gulf and who have experienced unexplained chronic sy mptoms k now n as the “Gulf War Illness,” which can include symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, memor y loss, insomnia, and respirator y disorders. Exposure to pesticides and other toxins have been linked to these symptoms. “For me, honoring our veterans goes beyond recog n i z i ng t hem for t hei r

service - it’s about living up to ou r com mit ment to ser ve t hose who so s el f le s sly s e r ve d u s ,” said Sen. Menendez. “And when we dedicate ourselves to securing the benef its for those who h ave b e e n ex p o s e d t o toxic substances - from Agent Orange to burn pits - we are living up to this responsibility.” The PACT Act would add 23 burn pit and toxic exposure-related conditions to the VA’s list of service presumptions, including hypertension. The bill would also strengthen federal research on toxic exposure and improve the VA’s resources and training for toxic-exposed veterans. It will also ensure veterans have adequate resources by investing in VA claims processing and health care facilities and boost the department’s workforce. This legislation is named after Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson who was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard. He died in 2020 from toxic exposure as a result of his military service. Last year, Sen. Menendez introduced the Improving Benefits for Gulf War Veterans Act. Gulf War veterans often suffer from unexplained chronic symptoms known as the “Gulf War Illness,” which can include symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, memor y loss, insom nia, and respiratory disorders. Exposure to pesticides and other toxins have been linked to these symptoms.

I mproving Benef its for Gulf War Veterans Act as Section 405 of the PACT Act would permanently extend the period of eligibility for benefits. Currently, veterans must experience and report Gulf War illness symptoms by December 31, 2021 in order to receive disability compensation benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This sunset date, which ha s be e n ext e nde d by t he VA f ive times, will be eliminated which will ensure veterans whose symptoms do not manifest until later in life receive the benefits they earned. It will expand veteran eligibility for VA benefits. Studies show that veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield have experienced similar symptoms as those who served in the Gulf War but they are not eligible for disability benefits. The bill would also make veterans who served in Afghanistan, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Jordan eligible for benefits. Cur rent law requires a veteran to have a disability associated with Gulf War illness and a rating of at least 10 percent to be eligible for disabilit y compensation. The bill would lower the eligibility threshold to zero percent, allowing more veterans to receive d is abi l it y c omp e n s at ion a nd ot he r benefits. VA medical staff is cu r rently not required to complete training before conducting Gulf War illness examinations, leading to a substantial number of veterans falling through the cracks

and being denied VA benef its. The bill would require the VA to ensure department personnel are appropriately trained in dealing with Gulf War illness claims and to report to Congress annually on actions taken. The VA currently assigns separate disability based questionnaires (DBQ) for each Gulf War illness symptom a veteran reports. The VA then orders examinations for each symptom without considering that one illness is connected to multiple symptoms, often leading to veterans’ claims being denied. The legislation would require the VA to develop a single DBQ for the Gulf War illness, which would facilitate more timely and accurate consideration of disability compensation for veterans suffering from the illness.

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Knock:

Continued From Page 1 Town-wide, these license holders are allowed to work from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. No door-to-door business is allowed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For planned retirement communities, these hours will be changed to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Federal law allows religious and political solicitors, however. The change was introduced at the most recent Township Council meeting. The next one, in which the ordinance is likely to be approved, will be on June 27. The township clerk maintains the list of people who don’t want to be solicited. Clerk Beverly Carle said that this list is very long already. It is updated twice a year and provided to the Chief of Police. Anyone who applies for a permit to solicit in town is given this list of people not to visit. Violators are subject to penalties such as ﬁnes and the

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ing an easement that will allow drivers to head through if the main route is flooded. This would be used only when there is flooding. Officials said in May that the attorney was close to finalizing the easement. Condemnation procedures were even on the table at one point. Residents have said that the water in the streets is not just coming down, but coming up as well. They are concerned that a combination of a rising water table and other environmental factors means that instead of water draining from the road to local bodies of water, the opposite is happening. Some have noted that the water in the streets is sometimes saltwater. What’s even worse is when the water lingers in the winter and freezes over. Shore areas are prone to flooding due to their location. However, this is becoming a more common occurrence in areas like the Normandy Beach section of Toms River and Brick. Some residents are reporting that areas are flooding frequently in recent years that never flooded before.

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Moving Sale Moving Sale Jackson - 69 Hickory Hill Road, Jackson, NJ. Saturday, June 25 from 9-3. Sale will run for 7 days. (27)

Items For Sale Two Window Air Conditioners One only used once. 2nd air conditioner only used two or three times. Each one only $60. 732-503-3263. (27)

Items Wanted 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) Buying World War II - Swords, bayonets, helmets, hats, medals, ﬂags, uniforms, etc. All Countries. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (26) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30) 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) 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)

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Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) Part Time Custodian - For adult community in Whiting. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 732-350-2882 for further info and application. (26) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to ﬂoat between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) 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) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (22) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Expericenced Dog Groomer - P/T, 2-3 days a week, mobile grooming truck, paid daily, keep your tips. 732-674-5366. (26)

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

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) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) GARDENING - Planting, Repotting Container Gardens. Help solving garden problems. Organic Plant Care. House Calls. Reasonable. Experienced Master Gardeners. Joseph & Richard 732-232-8144. (25) CBJ General Contracting - No job too big or small, from A-Z we do it all. Spring special Complete New Roofs from start to finish $4.00 square foot. New heavy weight Dimentional shingles, color owners choice. Maticulous clean up. Fully Insured. License #13V11804800 $ave Call 732-850-5060. (31) PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Learn CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, or Active Shooter Response. Many other programs available www.hbradshaw.net. We bring the training to you! Low cost, flexible scheduling, expert instructors 732-408-5954. (28)

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore How To Protect Yourself From Scams

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – There are a lot of contractors and other business owners who are looking to take advantage of others. Here’s how to help protect yourself. The most important thing for you to do is make sure everything is in writing. Obtaining a written contract will save you a lot of headaches down the road. You must be sure that everything you want is spelled out in the contract. Contracts for home improvement projects costing $500 or more must be in writing. They must include the legal name, business address, and registration number of the contractor as well as a start date, completion date, description of the work to be done, and the total price. Make sure all warranties and guarantees are in writing, and that the contract states the name brands or quality/grades of the materials to be used. Learn about any contractor before deciding to hire them. It is ideal to work with a contractor who is recommended by people you know. It also is advisable to ask the contractor for references and speak with those references about the contractor’s work. Contact the Division of Consumer Aﬀairs to learn if the contractor is duly registered to perform home improvement work in New Jersey, and learn whether the contractor has been the subject of consumer complaints and/or legal action by the Division. You can call the Division at (800)

242-5846 or use the Division’s website, NJConsumerAffairs.gov. Before hiring the contractor, demand a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance policy and contact the insurer to learn whether the policy is valid. Ensure that all applicable construction permits are obtained by the contractor, from the appropriate municipality. Remember that it is customary not to pay for the entire project in advance. The general practice is to pay for one-third in advance, one-third halfway through, and one-third upon completion. Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file a complaint online with the State Division of Consumer Affairs or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey). Phone & Internet Scams You might be scammed by someone you never even lay eyes on. Here’s how to protect yourself: • Never open emails from someone you don’t know. • Never follow the instructions given by someone you don’t know. • If you are told there is a problem with your bank account, computer, utilities or similar situation, call the phone number on your official statement. Don’t call the phone number provided by a warning message.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 18 - june 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A well-tended garden produces the most food and most beautiful flowers. Provide the proper care and attention to your projects in the week ahead. Your career prospects are likely to improve if you exert additional effort. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Study successful business practices and expand your areas of expertise. A new acquaintance may offer the know-how to help you overcome setbacks. Your social life could be more active as the week progresses. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The best things in life might be free, but food and shelter require cash. You may be on a mission to be wiser financially in the week ahead. Avoid misunderstandings with loved ones by being more tolerant of their needs. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your common sense may be tested by a game of truth or dare as the week unfolds. A job description could be confusing, but you may have the insight and willpower to handle vague instructions. Avoid making new investments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cherish and nurture your support group. Those who care about you provide the structure you need to embrace inspirational ideas. A coworker or workplace issue may trigger a review of your goals in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone’s powerful need for understanding could drain your confidence in their abilities. Juggling home and career could present a challenge

unless you are willing to make intelligent changes and adjustments this week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have faith that everything will turn out for the best this week. Loved ones may keep their promises but be too distracted to help. Stand on your own two feet and do not rely on someone else to handle your business. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can recite the rules or just let things flow, but this might not help you earn your keep now. Your attention may be elsewhere when you should be watching your to-do list in the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do what needs done rather than dreaming your time away. Pay attention to the little things like a leaky faucet or a loose screw. Small repairs and improvements will help keep things running smoothly this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A loved one or partner can keep you grounded. Be grateful for someone’s intelligent observations and opposition to your wildest plans that prevent you from making mistakes in the week to come. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might appear set in your ways if the routines that served you well in the past are still effective. Nevertheless, friends may hope you will experiment with more innovative techniques in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Reasonable expectations are likely to be met. If your expectations are too high, however, you may be disappointed. It might be difficult to get up to speed quickly in the week ahead unless you sideline nagging doubts.

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