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37 Cut off

38 Backs

39 Herb used in some Indigenous smudging rituals

“Self-Portrait as a __ Player”

3 Just after

4 Mil. title

5 Troublemaker 6 Prize

7 LED component

8 Hilfiger rival

9 Pen name of journalist Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman

10 Sort

11 Element of some meditation exercises

12 Admired with quiet reverence, with “of”

27 Kids on a farm

28 Plant that sparked the Victorian craze “pteridomania”

29 Indoor rower, for short

30 “Smallville” role for Durance

31 “You okay there?”

32 Cone source

33 Pub trayful 36 Classic car 37 Coastal formations?

Down 1 Start of a library conversation, maybe 2 Gentileschi’s

13 Goes back out 14 Crossword editor Harper in Hallmark’s “Crossword Mysteries” series 21 __ nous 23 Hashtag that went viral during a pop star’s legal battle 25 Ewe said it

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Solutions

39 Appear to be 41 Cultivated 42 Refinery waste

43 Cuban bar tender 45 Little dipper?

46 Nutmeg spice

47 Supermodel with a cosmetics line for women of color

48 W. Coast force

50 “When will u b here?”

52 Hoops stat

Crossword Puzzle

New Volunteer Host Families Needed

MONMOUTH COUNTY – “Hosting a Fresh Air child is one of the most rewarding experiences. For the past 27 years, I have shared summer adventures with New York City children who enjoy outdoor fun in Monmouth County New Jersey. Fresh Air children love going to local beaches, playing in parks, walking on the boardwalk, riding bikes and running barefoot in the grass in the backyard,” said Karen Medlin, Fresh Air Fund Representative Monmouth County New Jersey.

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for new volunteer families to host a New York City child, ages 8 to 14, for one week this summer with The Fund’s Friendly Towns program where children can make new friends, experience the fun of the outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Volunteer host families live in small towns, suburban and rural communities along the East Coast. Every host family goes through a rigorous screening process including a home visit, background check, interview and reference check. The Fresh Air Fund is committed to diversity and welcomes host families from all backgrounds to reflect the communities it serves.

“By volunteering as a host family in Mon- mouth County New Jersey, you will expand opportunities for New York City children living in underserved communities to help them learn, grow and thrive in the summer and beyond,” says Lisa Gitelson, The Fund’s Chief Executive Officer.

For more information about The Fresh Air Fund’s host volunteer program, visit FreshAir. org/Host.

For Sale

Furniture and household itemsAll free. ALL MUST GO. 732-267-6232. (28)

Yard Sale

Yard Sale Saturday June 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m - Entire contents of a house, jewelry, furniture, pictures, etc. Everything must go. 832 Chelsea St. Forked River. (28)

Items For Sale

Pond and Waterfall Cascading Over Rocks - Great for yard. Pond size 7x11, 20 inches deep. 732-255-4619. (28)

Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEW -

ELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Vintage Lighters wanted - One piece or entire collections. Looking for Zippo, Dunhill, Ronson, Cartier and European lighters. Email: vintageltr@aol.com or call Ira at 201-774-8482. (28)

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)

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)

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

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-4104. (30)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks

Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (29)

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)

I Buy Records - Cash paid, LPS 33/45, reel to reel. I answer the phone, Eddie 732-8295908 anytime. (27)