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−Photo by Bob Vosseller Philadelphia singer, Brianna Taylor from ABC TV’s American Idol and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood kicked off the rally held on Memorial Day by singing the national anthem. She sang several other songs during the event held in Point Pleasant Beach.

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Some drivers form a line awaiting testing for coronavirus. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – From the beginning of the pandemic, the public has been told how important it is to get tested. But where can you get testing? The federal and state governments didn’t institute any wide-spread testing. The county stepped up and opened a site at Ocean County

College in Toms River. For that, you need a doctor’s prescription. Other companies and even senior communities started their own testing, forming a patchwork of coverage for the county. One of these companies was Rite Aid, which started offering testing at their Mule Road location, near the border of Toms River and the

senior communities of Berkeley. From the beginning, some residents complained about the process. Firstly, because some of Berkeley uses the Toms River post oﬃce, there’s a common misconception that the area is actually in Toms River. The largely senior population (Testing - See Page 7)

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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – The sun was shining. The sky was clear. Temperatures were up in the 70s. No, this wasn’t Memorial Day weekend. This happened in February. People flooded the parks and playgrounds – back when they were all open – enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. This past winter was unusual in that there wasn’t much snow. Schools, for example, didn’t have a single snow day.

That doesn’t mean that there weren’t some cold days. Before Mother’s Day weekend, for example, there were snow predictions that didn’t come to fruition. There were a few spring days when the homeless shelters were open because the temperature was expected to drop to freezing overnight. But – and this is not to jinx us for next year – if it was cold, it didn’t connect with precipitation. The end result was a savings for nearby municipalities. Every town budgets a cer-

tain amount of money expecting to use it for snow removal. But none of the nearby towns spent significant amounts recently. Some towns are using these savings as a buffer for the revenue lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, since people out of work are having trouble paying their taxes. Jersey Shore Online reached out to several large towns and learned that the amount of money they spent on snow removal has decreased over the last few years. (Towns - See Page 7)

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – When news of the protesters spread online, some called them freedom fighters while others called them foolish but a thousand or more people came out in red, white and blue on Memorial Day to have their voices heard. Protestors gathered at a borough parking lot on Memorial Day morning wanting the state to lift stay at home orders and other restrictions concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers and attendees of the event came out early to the Silver Lake Parking Lot Arnold Avenue and Ocean Avenue as part of a “Freedom March of New Jersey” which kicked off at 11 a.m. and lasted until 4 p.m. The protest that was created on Facebook by a group opposed to the lockdown, ReopenNJ, have been pushing for Gov. Phil Murphy to lift restrictions regarding social distancing and closing non-essential businesses. Ryan Christopher and Jessica Courtney are the administrators of ReopenNJ. “We started this group less than two months ago with just the idea of bringing together a community that could help inform each other and stand up for our freedom and our (Protestors - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 rights,” Christopher said. “We have since taken a lot of heat for standing up for what we believe in from family and others alike. We are considering camping in front of Murphy’s place on the sidewalk. Since his order made us homeless it would only seem right,” said Christopher. Christopher added, “luckily we have a very supporting community here in ReopenNJ that has helped us with a place to stay and are currently helping donate to our fund to keep us going.” He added, “regardless of what comes our way we will never stand down or silence our voices and the voices of the many New Jersians who stand tall with us.” Christopher said his group wished to see a strong focus on the business owners “who are opening and rising against these insane orders while still opening safely. We gain courage from the courage of every member who speaks their voice.” Philadelphia singer, Brianna Taylor from ABC TV’s American Idol and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood kicked off the event by singing the national anthem. She sang several other songs during the afternoon. “We can have fun celebrating our liberty today. Sing along everyone,” she said. A DJ who was scheduled for the event was not able to perform. Borough police told an event organizer that this would go contrary to the town’s noise ordinance.

Police also noted that no permit for the rally had been required. Most attendees expressed concern about the economic health of the country, particularly small businesses that have had to shut down and have been hurt by coronavirus guidelines. Others were skeptical of the impact of the pandemic. Others felt the country should never have been shut down and cited the Constitution as being violated by the governor. They called his actions an overreach of authority. Michele Viventi of Brick came out with her 14-year-old son Ben Sluka with the sign they made for the protest. She said, “I don’t believe the country should have been shut down in the first place. I don’t believe the virus is a hoax. I just think that the measures that have been taken were way too severe.” She added, “it is a shame that a true virus has been so politicized. The CDC going back and for th on their mask guidelines. I think it would be better to say we’re not sure what the correct way to handle this is based on what happened in Italy. It has become so divisive.” Another early arrival to the event were Wendy and Steve Servio who traveled from Essex County for the rally. “We should allow these small businesses to open up. This is hurting them. I respect the virus,” Wendy Servio said. Another North Jersey attendee was Steven Freeman of Sussex County. “I think some choices were made at the beginning of this based on a lot of unknowns. I think a lot of data has come out that

has shown the risk really outweighs the benefit of having these draconian measures. Businesses are failing right now. A lot of places by me are closing down. I currently am working thankfully by the grace of God.” Brick resident Jason Carey, sported a Jesus T-shirt and a MAGA hat for the event saying, “I am here for these fellows, the business people. I care for their right to have their business open. It is about their right to have their business. Shutting down businesses is what is unconstitutional especially over a fake virus that kills one percent of people. I have COVID. They banned me from the police department so I can’t go there to infect them. This is my third protest in three weeks.” Some onlookers thought the protest was a rally for President Donald Trump’s re-election. One reason for that was Michael Shapiro of Belleville who came d ressed in a st ar-spangled suit and had a booth area with plenty of Trump merchandise to sell. “Politics and the pandemic, it is Memorial Day. You have to make the best of it right?” Trump flags were going for $25 a pop but many protestors came prepared with their own flags for the event. Those flags and hats associated with the president weren’t hard to find. Some, like Kelly and Bill Murphy of Toms River felt that the mix of politics and a pandemic weren’t appropriate. They carried a sign showing a deceased relative who served in the military and

died in Korea. “Today this is about opening up the state of New Jersey. I disagree that the Trump stuff, not that we are against him, should be here today,” Bill Murphy said. He added, “the country never should have been locked down. The consequences of shutting down the economy are more dire than COVID-19.” “Our Constitution is getting shredded,” Kelly Murphy said. The rally drew a large number of business owners including Kyle Newell and Ian Smith co-owners of the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, Camden County which was ordered shut down by the state after several days of defying the governor’s orders when they reopened. Democratic State Assemblyman Jamel Holley, Republican Sen. Michael Testa and several Cape May business owners who are currently involved in a lawsuit with Gov. Murphy along with a borough salon owner spoke during the event. Testa noted that “people have been waiting 7-10 weeks for their unemployment checks. We are already one of the most overtaxed states in the country.” The borough’s beach was just a block from the event. Unlike most northern barrier island beaches it was closed. Earlier in the week, Point Pleasant Beach officials said that their beach would not be open in for Memorial Day weekend as it did not have enough staff including special officers in place to handle the influx of visitors. (Protestors - See Page 9)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER A Scammer Called; Here’s What They Said Recently I received a very disturbing call from a scam artist. I only answered the call because it said “No Caller ID” and a certain department at Deborah Hospital has called me a few times this way. (Please Note: I am not suggesting that Deborah had anything to do with the subsequent scam! I am only explaining now why I even answered a call that displayed the words “No Caller ID” in the first place. More on Deborah later.) Anyway, the scam artist verified my name and said my daughter was in a very serious auto accident. My heart started pounding as he said she was okay, but she admitted fault and could possibly go to jail because the other party was seriously injured. At that point my head took over from my pounding heart and I began to ask the man questions which betrayed my suspicions and skepticism. My blood pressure seemed to drop each time the scammer answered a question which proved he was lying. When it became totally, irrefutably obvious that he was scamming me, my heart started pounding again and I used some words which I’m not proud of, sinful words which I’ve confessed to the Lord, to tell him off. My daughter is totally okay and never had an accident, of course, and I’m sure that somewhere in this scam the caller was going to ask me for money to help my daughter. (What I am NOT sure of is why the caller targeted me in the first place...perhaps because I’m a senior living in Whiting, and he thought I’d be easy prey.) This scam is despicable. I thought of alerting our excellent

police department about it but A.) I’m sure they’re aware of it, B.) There’s not much they can do about the situation, as the perp hides behind a phone number which cannot be called back (I tried.) And, C.) They have other things to focus on. So, I thought it might be helpful to area seniors if I shared my experience here in your fine newspaper. Beware of scammers! As for Deborah, again, they had nothing to do with the potential scam, but if they didn’t inexplicably have a number which read “No Caller ID” I would never have taken this call to begin with. Who has ever heard of a hospital that has a number with “No Caller ID”? Not me. I answered the scam call thinking that maybe they (Deborah) was calling to reschedule my appointment from June up to May, now that the Governor seems to be relaxing restrictions a bit. Perhaps Deborah should re-think their “No Caller ID” number because a lot of seniors use Deborah and it could leave an opening for scam artists to call and get a “live” audience. After all, these kinds of “heart tests” like the one I got are certainly NOT the kind that they want to be associated with, I’m sure! On some calls, my caller ID says “Potential Spam” and I immediately decline those. Maybe Verizon can come up with a “Potential SCAM” warning? But it would help greatly if every legitimate institution refrained from having a department with “No Caller ID” so that scammers can’t exploit an opening to gain a hearing. Chet Jelinski Whiting

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Remember All The Heroes This Memorial Day In Faraway Lands And Your Own Town Ever y cr isis has new heroes. During the 9/11 at t ack s, t hey were t he first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so. These heroes have much in common with the people that we honor today – America’s fallen veterans. They are men and women who have sacrificed their own lives so others could live. They are both elite and ordinar y. They are elite in the sense of character. Giving you r life so others could live is the ultimate definition of selfless. They are ordinary in the fact that they represent the diverse fabric of our country. They are rich and poor, bla ck a nd wh it e, male and female. They come from every ethnicity and background. In short, they looked like anyone of us. A s we c elebr at e t he selfless and untiring performances of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it brings to mind the military medics, doctors and nurses who sacrificed their lives while treating others on the battlefield. One such hero was Pharmacist Mate Third Class Jack Williams. The Navy Reser ve cor psman was only 20 years old when he landed on Iwo Jima 75 years ago. On March 3, 1945, James Naughton, a Mar ine in Wi l l i a m s’ u n it , wa s wounded by a grenade. While under intense enemy fire, Williams dragged Naughton to a shallow depression and treated his wounds. Williams used his own body as a screen and was shot four times. Yet he continued.

After he treated Naughton, Williams dressed his own wounds. He then proceeded to treat another Marine, despite his own immense pain. While heading to the rear, he was hit by a sniper’s bullet and killed. For his actions, Petty Officer Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor. We also remember Army veterans like Lieutenant Sharon Lane. According to her biographer, Philip Bigler, Lt. Lane threw herself into her work as a nurse. While serving in Colorado, she requested a t ransfer to Vietnam. “There, at least, you are busy 12 hours a day, six or seven days a week,” she said in a 1968 letter to her parents. Her dedication was obvious, even as she treated enemy Viet Cong soldiers who would return the favor by kicking, cursing and spitting at their American captors. In the early morning of Ju ne 8, 1969, Sharon’s t ou r of dut y e nde d. A Soviet-built rocket struck the hospital. Lieutenant Sharon A. Lane was killed in action at age 25. If she were still here, her skills as a nurse might still be benefiting us during the current crisis. But not all of the heroes working during the COVID-19 pandemic are in the healthcare industr y. Grocers, first responders, delivery workers and drive-through restaurant employees are just a few of the many people that we rely on to provide vital services for society while risking their own safety. The military also has heroes in every occupational field. Truck drivers, cooks and administrative clerks have all paid the ultimate price. At sea, on land or in the air – military service requires great risk. Roy Knight, Jr. was a

pilot in the U.S. Air Force. On May 19, 1967, he was shot down while attacking a target on the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. He was posthumously promoted to colonel. Last year, a joint team from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency discovered and later identified Col. Knight’s remains. When his remains arrived at Dallas’s Love Field, a crowd had gathered to witness the dignified transfer of the flag-draped casket from the Southwest Airlines jet into the receptive arms of the military honor guard. One observer reported that the entire crowd fell silent. The Southwest f light was piloted by another Air Force veteran, Col. Knight’s son, Bryan. Bryan Knight was only fiveyears-old when he said goodbye to his father as the elder Knight left for Vietnam. This is yet another legacy that these heroes leave behind. A legacy that includes their sons, daughter s, g r iev i ng pa rent s, grandparents and friends. Their heroic acts are sometimes performed to protect those with whom they serve. Corporal Jason Dunham was a squad leader with the Third Batt al ion , 7t h Ma r i nes i n Iraq. On April 14, 2004, his squad approached a Toyota Land Cruiser. After his squad discovered AK-47s in the vehicle, the enemy insurgent exited and engaged in hand-to-hand fighting with the unit. The driver dropped a grenade. To save his fellow Marines, Corporal Dunham made the ultimate sacrifice. He threw himself on the grenade and tried to use his helmet to shield the blast. Severely wounded by t he g rena de’s f r agments, Cpl. Dunham was taken off life-support eight

days later. Corporal Dunham died so other Marines could live. He, too, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry. Approximately one million men and women of the U.S. military have lost their lives in defense of our nation since the founding of this great Republic. Not all have died from enemy fire. Some have died from diseases that have too often festered around war zones. Often times, deaths from disease and accidents outnumbered casualties caused by enemy weapons. D u r i n g t h e Sp a n i s h A mer ican War, 60 soldiers of the all-black 24th Infantry Regiment volunteered to serve as nurses. Thirty-six of them would later die of yellow fever or malaria. A generation later, the flu would kill nearly 16,000 U.S. soldiers in France during World War I. Another 30,000 American servicemembers died in stateside camps. These men a nd women could have isolated safely in t hei r home s. But t hey knew they had an important job to do. A mission to accomplish. They were all on a mission to serve. Eve n whe n t he e ne my is an invisible virus or a microscopic ger m, the sacrif ices made are just as meaningful. The U.S. military has already lost ser vicemembers to COVID-19. This Memorial Day as we continue to honor those who fell for us in battle, let’s also pause to remember those who have also sacrificed their lives while serving others. May God bless them and may God bless you for remembering them here today. Thank you. The American Legion National Headquarters

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Continued From Page 1 Berkeley Township spent $435,592.76 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Compare that to the $12,753.34 from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. From July 1, 2019 until March of 2020 it spent zero. Berkeley’s Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau said that the money, if unused, can be moved to surplus or put into a reserve to use for future storms. It can also be transferred to other line items that need to be funded. In Toms River, they spent $944,415.96 f rom July 1, 2017 th rough June 30, 2018. That million dollars dropped to $187,912.66 for the period of time from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. From July 1, 2019 until March of 2020 it spent zero. There are options on what to do with the unspent money, Toms River Business Administrator Don Guardian said. They can transfer it to surplus for the current year, or the next; they can transfer it to other line items; or they can “charge off ” funding to the Storm Recover y Trust Reserve located in the Trust fund. Funding here accumulates from year to year and can be utilized to help offset costs associated with storms or other declared disasters. The township budgets approximately $400,000 annually for costs directly related to snow storms. “In the past we have both cancelled balances and charged off to the trust reserve,” he said.

Testing:

Continued From Page 1 that would be using the service were uncomfortable registering online to get the test. T he process bega n on Ma rch 22, when the company started testing first responders. It has since spread out to dozens of locations country-wide, and people don’t have to have symptoms to be tested, said Chris Savarese, Director of Public Relations for Rite Aid. Across all 71 sites, they have the capacity to do as many as 10,000 tests a day. They use multiple partners like BioReference laboratories, Verily Life Sciences and the Department of Health. In response to the complaint seniors have about going online, that’s how they get their results, he said. “There might be a lot of steps up front, but it makes it smoother,” he said. “Our mission is to keep helping the community we serve.” Some residents were concerned that it is a self swab test, not administered

The Berkeley Times, May 30, 2020, Page 7 Howell told a similar tale, except they actually had some snowfall this season. They spent $808,020.71 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This dipped to $314,707.27 for the period of time from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. From July 1, 2019 until March of 2020 it spent $11,451.98. Why has the amount that the township spends on snow removal gone down every year? Is it climate change? Or was it that the towns got lucky with how the storms played out? A large storm could easily cost $300,000 in snow removal in a big town, but if the temperature wasn’t cold enough, that blizzard becomes just a really rainy day. Also, many towns won’t send the plows out for a light snowfall – less than an inch - on a weekend. Does the lower cost of snow removal suggest that the area is getting warmer? Sarah Johnson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said it’s hard to say that it’s climate change. Climate change is more something that happens on a global scale over a period of decades. Therefore, it’s difficult to classify something that happens in a small area for just a few seasons as climate change. There are other factors at work. The storm track kept storms to the north and west of our area. “We stayed in relatively warmer conditions for most of the winter.” Other places, like northern Maine, received well above normal snowfall for a season.

by a medical professional. They were worried that they were not doing it right. Savarese said every person is under the guidance of a Rite Aid pharmacist, which gives it consistency. They are also able to ask questions. “We’re the vehicle to help get the testing done,” he said. The location is listed as 31 Mule Rd. What you need to do: • Be at least 18 years old • Other testing eligibility is set by the Centers for Disease Control, visit CDC. gov for updated information • Have government-issued identification • Register online for the test at RiteAid.com • Go to the parking lot during your time slot Stay in your vehicle • Rite Aid pharmacists will oversee the tests, but you will be doing the self-swab nasal test on yourself • Testing will be available at no cost to eligible individuals who meet criteria established by the CDC

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Continued From Page 4 Borough Police Chief Joseph Michigan said, “we share in everyone’s frustrations and anxieties that this pandemic has caused. We hope for the day to come that we will go back to some sense of normalcy. Our hope is this comes sooner than later.” The chief also noted prior to the rally that his department would make their presence known at the event and that

Gov: Non-Essential Retail Can Open For Curbside

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Due to social distancing slowing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that retail businesses will be able to open up again for curbside pick-up only. “We can get small businesses up and running in a way that protects both workers and customers,” he said in his press conference on May 13. No customers will be allowed inside stores, but shops can open for curbside pick-up, he said, effective immediately. “We have been able to take these steps today because of the work you’ve done over the last eight weeks,” the governor said to the public. Millions of people have heeded the rules to social distance, and that has slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus to a more manageable level. This has allowed businesses to begin to open up again, even if in a diminished capacity. In order to get to this stage, the numbers of infected had to be driven down. “Public health creates economic health and data determines dates,” he said. In the near future, the governor said he expects that hospitals will be able to start doing elective surgery again. Gatherings By Car The governor continued to clear up that gatherings of people in their vehicles is allowed as long as certain precautions are followed. Namely, if people are parked, they have to park six feet apart. If that’s not possible, the cars have to have their windows, doors and convertible tops closed (unless there’s a medical reason). This means that church services and drivein movies are allowed as long as people don’t get out of their vehicles, he said. A previous statement by State Police Col. Patrick Callahan made it seem that all driveby graduations, sometimes called “wave parades,” were not allowed. Callahan has since explained that these are allowed, but people gathering together for graduates is not. Construction Sites Additionally, construction can resume as long as certain safeguards are in place: • Staggering work hours and breaks to prevent overcrowding • Requiring face coverings • Prohibiting non-essential visitors • Ensuring proper sanitation

The Berkeley Times, May 30, 2020, Page 9 they anticipated a large crowd. K-9 dogs sniffed vehicles parked in the parking lot early on during the event. “As with any planned event, we put operational plans in place that ensure the safety of everyone,” Chief Michigan added. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office was also working with borough police to maintain order at the rally site. “We respect everyone’s constitutional rights to assemble and peacefully pro-

test,” However, in abundance of caution, residents and visitors should expect to see a very high visible law enforcement presence, the chief said. Donna Leusner, Director of Communications for the NJ Department of Health said that people at the protest should consider keeping an eye on their own health, and look out for symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) for the next two weeks.

While there was a protester who said he had coronavirus, the state has no way of knowing if this is true or if he had prolonged close contact with anyone else there, she said. “Regardless, those at the protest still should take precautions regarding face coverings, social distancing, hygiene, etc., and should consider self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19,” she said. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story

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COVID-19 has had an impact on our community and our health. To preserve personal protective equipment and to help maintain the stay at home order, some dental offices remained open for emergencies only during the pandemic. The Governor has just announced that routine dental care can now be resumed. Dental care, including preventive cleanings and sealants, is necessary for a healthy mouth and overall health. Cavities are 4-5x more common than asthma. There are many links to systemic health problems with poor oral health, ─Photo courtesy Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates including diabetes and Routine dental care can now be resumed. cardiovascular disease. “Preventing cavities is the goal for COVID-19 prior to visits. To decrease our patients” says Dr Elisa Velazquez traffic and allow for social distancing, of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates. only one adult can accompany each Ocea n Ped iat r ic Dent al Associates pediatric patient. Families will be asked (OPDA) has 3 offices in Ocean County to call upon arrival and they will be inand is gearing up to help their pediatric formed when to come into the office to and orthodontic patients as they prepare decrease waiting room time. Everyone to increase services. must wear a face covering upon enterDental offices have always practiced ing the office. The temperature of each strict infection control measures. OPDA child and adult present will be taken as is taking every precaution to protect the a precaution. Toys and magazines have safety and well-being of their patients been removed from the waiting rooms. and team in the wake of the virus. There All staff will have the proper protective have been changes made to how dental equipment, which include face shields, visits will occur to increase safety for the lab coats and gowns. team and for the patients. “Sterilization “All dental visits are important and It’s & cleanliness have always been a priority up to every patient and their comfort in our offices” says Dr Velazquez. “We level to make the decision to keep the will follow guidelines set forth by the appointment for their children” as per New Jersey Dental Association and the Dr. Velazquez. The OPDA team is ready CDC” as we open the offices to elective to serve their patients and will continue dentistry. to provide high quality pediatric and Patients will now be prescreened for orthodontic care to their patients.

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New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while. Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our oﬃces cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer. Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances. We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/or drop off services at our Toms River oﬃce. This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of communication with family and friends.

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As the weather warms, I find myself craving ice cubes in my water. I make what you might call “weird” ice cubes, sometimes they’re green. Sometimes they are the normal whitish color, but they’ve been laced with astragalus or echinacea. When my children were young, they didn’t notice what was going on, but they got immune cubes at times (usually in their smoothies). All soups were simmered with a piece of astragalus bark in the broth, along with the expected Bay leaf. I’d take the astragalus bark out before serving them. I made some of their drinks and smoothies using coconut water, or bilberry-infused water. I’d put a dash of matcha powder in their cookie dough! Today, my adult children are tickled about my antics! They tease me that they knew what was going on… which is possible because they were always in the kitchen licking spoons and helping me pour flour out onto the floor, lol. At this time, with COVID-19 still circulating, it’s important to protect your immune function as best you can. I also think it might be a fun afternoon project with your kids. Use the ice cubes daily and put them in your individual glass, or in a pretty water dispenser for your counter. You can also use these ice cubes in your smoothies. Green Tea Ice Cubes This has caffeine. There are green tea bags available everywhere, as well as matcha powder. I usually use matcha because it’s stronger. You’re drinking crushed up

leaves, not an extraction. The antioxidants in green tea and matcha, especially EGCG, chase down free radicals and help balance your cytokines so they are in healthier ratios. The FDA requires me to say that neither green tea or matcha powder (or supplements containing these ingredients) do not prevent, cure, or treat COVID-19, or any disease for that matter. This herb simply provides antioxidants which go after oxidants. How to do it: Steep 4 green bags into 4 cups of hot water for about 5 minutes. Strain the infusion into your ice cube tray and freeze. You won’t even taste the green tea (which is a tad bitter if you over-steep it) in your glass of water. But it will provide powerful immune benefits. If you are using matcha, you can use a bamboo whisker or a metal whisker and stir 2 teaspoonfuls of matcha powder into 4 cups of hot water. Make sure it has all dissolved well or put it through a stainless-steel strainer before pouring into your ice cube tray. Freeze it. It will probably stay good for about a month. This confers powerful immune protection. In between the years of 1998 and 2009, a group of women were studied and those who drank green tea showed a 30 percent reduced risk of getting breast cancer. And in another study of 49,000 men, they found that prostate cancer risk was cut virtually in half! I have a longer version of this article with other recipes using licorice root, astragalus, oranges and more. It’s available via email after you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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For Rent Slip available in Barnegat Light NJ The slip is 60 ft and located at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club on Long Beach Island in Barnegat light. Docks are floating with power, water, cable and pump out. Slip rental comes with all yacht clubs benefits including club house, pool, private individual bathrooms with showers, full kitchen and lounge. Slip is D-8 located on second to last dock overlooking the bay and Barnegat Lighthouse with quick access to Barnegat Inlet. For information and rates contact Manager Mark at 609-494-8801. (24)

Real Estate C re s t w o o d Vi l l a g e 5 - S i n gle, 2 beds, 2 baths, garage, patio screened. 55 years or older.

$150,000. 732-350-8046.

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For RENT OR SALE - NEW 1 BR/1Bath homes. Homestead Run Adult 55+ Community, Toms River, NJ – for SALE - NEW 2 BR/2Bath Homes - call today for appointment. 732-370-2300 www. homesteadrun.com. (21)

Items Wanted 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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17)

Help wanted! - Experienced Deli worker For a small deli in Howell. Please call Eric 917-618-1624. (19) P/T Weekdays Experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician - for Lakewood Printer Distributor/ Mfr. 732-966-1817. (17) Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must. Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011. (13) NOW HIRING!! - 60 jobs available (1st & 2nd shift) in BRICK packaging facility! Super CLEAN & SAFE environment! Call 848222-4888 to work immediately! (26) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (13) Glaziers/Carpenters/Helpers Wanted - Experience in doors and window installs, storefronts, doors, mirrors, curtain wall, shower doors. must have Clean Drivers License. Email resume - info@gssindllc.com or call 7328003500. (24) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules. We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide. Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16)

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)

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

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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)

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)

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. (25)

Receptionist Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) 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) Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

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)

Laundry Assistant Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

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)

Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

Help Wanted Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew. General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus. Drivers license for laborers is a must. We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www. thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) At Home Companion - Dementia and Hospice Experienced, Cooking, Shopping, Transportation. Enjoy Peace of Mind! 732-278-3770 JoAnn. (14)

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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. (16)

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

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) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (16)

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)

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Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (19)

E-Z CARE GARDENING - Enjoy healthy vegetables & seasonal flowers with Container Gardening. We prepare & plant custom E-Z Care Containers & Planters. Great for Seniors. Garden Maintenance. Contact jpgardener@ msn.com, 732-232-8144. Master Gardener. Free Advisory. LIFE IS BETTER IN THE GARDEN. (22) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (20) 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) SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler. MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL. (27)

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 Bud holder 8 Horrified 14 Symbol on viola sheet music 16 One who always finds himself over a barrel? 17 Pessimistic sort 18 Take down 19 Kitchen counter 20 Ball 22 Guy 23 “The Dukes of Hazzard” deputy 24 __ Penh 26 Disorderly conduct 27 Excitable toon canine 28 Examines informally 30 Who, in Quebec 31 Product of New Orleans 32 Do

34 Little squirt 37 “Sure, why not” 38 Parti-colored 40 Passed perfectly 41 So-so connection? 42 Process of elimination 44 Links org. 47 Truck parts 49 “The Martian” star 50 Links mounds 51 Option for a return 53 Moses, for one 54 Reznor of Nine Inch Nails 55 Destructive beetles 57 Message to a loser 59 Zealous 60 It can help with the healing process 61 Concluded one’s case 62 Sooner or later

Down 1 Kidding 2 Seinfeld character who ordered the “big salad” 3 Word origin 4 Romantic buds? 5 ‘80s Chrysler 6 Cambridgeshire cathedral town 7 “Aw, shucks” 8 Fake being 9 “Oops!” evoker 10 Optimistic sort 11 Quilting technique 12 Smash hits, often 13 Pacts 15 __ Ferdinand, whose assassination set off WWI 21 Nod 24 At a loss 25 Salma Hayek, by birth 28 Doha is its capital 29 Franklin Mint

founder Joseph 31 Spinnaker relative 33 Jersey chew 34 Elongated key 35 Sleeveless smock 36 Cards nickname 39 Key of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto: Abbr. 40 Professions 43 Homer’s final character? 44 Mad 45 Family subdivisions 46 Off the mark 48 Hard weather to deal with 50 Cache of cash, perhaps 52 Seaside glider 54 Brim 56 Norm: Abbr. 58 Stock response?

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Spotlight On Business

Carmona ~ Bolen Home for Funerals, LLC

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County To Start Contact Tracing

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The County Health Department and Ocean County College have partnered to create an institute to trace the path of the virus to prevent more people from getting sick. “The OCHD COVID-19 response efforts continue to evolve as the pandemic itself is consistently evolving. We felt the institute was an important piece to serve the community by putting more personnel on our tracing task force to work cases with timely investigations that will ultimately mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and hopefully save lives as we move forward,” explained Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Oﬃcer. The Ocean County Public Health COVID-19 Disease Investigation/Contact Tracing Institute will recruit, train and develop competencies in disease investigation to trace and monitor contacts of infected people with the COVID-19 virus and to help ensure the safe, sustainable and effective quarantine of these individuals to prevent further disease transmission. “You need to think of this as a continuum,” explained Jennifer Crawford, Supervising Field Rep Disease Control and the Senior Epidemiologist in the Communicable Disease unit. “As you test more residents, you identify more

positives. The goal is to interview each of these newly diagnosed COVID positive residents. This interview identifies ‘contacts’ of newly identified individuals which will need to be quarantined for the duration of the incubation period in order prevent further spread of the virus and most importantly protect those most vulnerable. This process requires extensive resources, and the Ocean County Health Department has built this Disease Investigator/Contact Tracer Institute to build this capacity and meet this challenge.” A disease investigator will be someone working for the Health Department who will be the first point of contact with a patient who has just tested positive for the coronavirus. They will interview the patient over the phone, oﬃcials said. They will learn more about the symptoms to mitigate transmission to others. A contact tracer will interview people with COVID-19 (or other contagious diseases) to figure out who they might have been in contact with. The other people would be encouraged to quarantine to prevent spreading to anyone else. “It’s another important piece to get a better grasp of the pandemic,” adds Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We’re pleased Ocean County College is partnering with us in this endeavor by providing much-needed space and technical resources.” “As the State continues to loosen restrictions and the public health community responds to rapidly changing local circumstances, it’s going to be important we have all the assets we can in learning more about the movement of this disease as we look ahead,” adds Regenye. For more information about COVID-19, visit ochd.org or call the hotline at 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 16 - MAY 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can’t hurry love. Avoid coming on too strong if you give someone your undivided attention. If someone is meant to be in your intimate circle, then divine providence may give you a clue in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rock the boat if you must, but don’t capsize it. You might drop what you’re doing to try something new and surprise someone who thought you’d do something else. Focus on being productive in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Recognize that things you do could have far-ranging effects that you may not have anticipated. Focus on learning something from others and avoid offering your own opinions. Plan wisely to begin key projects late in the week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming week you might be exposed to some odd ideas. Thanks to your common sense and a devoted someone who offers a wise assessment, you may not get caught up in anything that would cause you lasting problems. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You recognize a good value when you see it. You might be wise to put terms under a microscope before you make a final decision about a purchase or investment. Better opportunities may arrive as this week unfolds. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be mindful in the upcoming week. You may find the advice or support you need to enrich your life and make a project a success. Avoid making spur-of-the-moment financial decisions or major purchases in the first half of the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your heart

may be like a roulette wheel, so you can’t always anticipate where your interests will land. In the upcoming week you might see friends in a new light and enjoy spending more time with online social groups. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Insecurities might occasionally well up and undermine your confidence. When someone does or says the unexpected, you might not know which way to turn. In the upcoming week, accept changes with good grace. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might be too optimistic about your financial condition in the week ahead. Steer clear of chancy enterprises that might sound like a calculated risk but attract your interest only because they seem exciting. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The pressure from outside influences could provoke you to abandon a pet project. There might not be enough time, or you may be distracted by other priorities as this week unfolds. Focus on making your future better. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might remain on edge until you deal with unfinished business. Don’t be distracted by social requests or online meetings with friends in the week ahead. Apply yourself to achieve your dreams of financial security. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The person you are crushing on might not feel the same way. Due to your own romantic yearnings, you might be blind to the feelings of others in the week ahead. If you’re confused it’s because you may not be seeing clearly today.

THIS MEMORIAL DAY, STAY IN, GRILL OUT AND LEARN TO LOVE SKIRT STEAK By America’s Test Kitchen

1 teaspoon baking soda

Serves 4 to 6

1. Combine garlic, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cumin, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the orange juice and pepper flakes in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Place the steaks in the dish. Flip the steaks to coat both sides with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, flipping the steaks halfway through refrigerating. 2. Remove the steaks from marinade and transfer the marinade to a small saucepan. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Combine 1 tablespoon oil and the baking soda in a small bowl. Rub the oil mixture evenly onto both sides of each steak. 3. Bring the marinade to boil over high heat and boil for 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and stir in lime zest, orange zest, the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Set aside sauce. 4A. FOR A CHARCOAL GRILL: About 25 minutes before grilling, open the bottom vent completely. Light a large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (6 quarts). When the top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over half of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open the lid vent completely. Heat the grill until hot, about 5 minutes. 4B. FOR A GAS GRILL: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Turn off one burner (if using a grill with more than two burners, turn off the burner farthest from primary burner) and leave other burner(s) on high. 5. Clean and oil the cooking grate. Cook steaks on hotter side of grill until well browned and the meat registers 130 to 135 F (for medium), 2 to 4 minutes per side. (Move the steaks to cooler side of grill before taking temperature to prevent them from overcooking.) Transfer steaks to a cutting board, tent with aluminum foil, and let them rest for 10 minutes. Cut the steaks on bias against grain into 1/2-inchthick slices. Arrange slices on serving platter, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of sauce and serve, passing extra sauce separately.

6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1/4 cup juice (2 limes) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 1/2 cup juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut with grain into 6- to 8-inch-long steaks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Notes: Skirt steaks come from two different muscles and are sometimes labeled as inside skirt steak or outside skirt steak. The more desirable outside skirt steak measures 3 to 4 inches wide and 1/2- to 1-inch thick. Avoid the inside skirt steak, which typically measures 5 to 7 inches wide and 1/4- to 1/2inch thick, as it is very chewy. Skirt steak is most tender when cooked to medium (130 to 135 F). Thin steaks cook very quickly, so we recommend using an instant-read thermometer for a quick and accurate measurement.

Step aside, strip and sirloin. If youʼre not grilling skirt steak this Memorial Day, you should be: Itʼs a great cut for marinating, it cooks in minutes and itʼs especially beefy, tender, and juicy a- as long as you buy the right kind and use some tricks to realize its full potential. Grilling skirt steak starts at the supermarket. There are two types of skirt steak - the inside skirt and the outside skirt - that come from separate parts of the cow and therefore have markedly different textures. Outside skirt is the more tender of the two and the more desirable cut for grilling. In the Test Kitchen, we donʼt typically marinate steak since we have found that marinades donʼt penetrate more than a few millimeters beyond its surface. But because skirt steak is so thin, with loose, open fibers and lots of nooks and crannies, a marinade can have a big effect. We knew a garlicky, citrusy, Cuban-style mojo would really stand up to the rich, buttery beef. And we wanted a double dose of it, so we decided to use it as a marinade and in a sauce to drizzle over the cooked meat. For good browning and extra beefy flavor, we included two secret ingredients in the recipe: soy sauce and baking soda. Soy sauce is packed with savory glutamates, so we included some in the marinade to give the meat a beefy boost. And added to the oil we rubbed onto the steaks before placing them on the grill, baking soda helped create more substantial browning. Once the steaks were off the grill and had rested to redistribute their juices, we carefully sliced them against the grain and at an angle before drizzling on the mojo sauce. The beautifully seared meat was rich, well-seasoned, juicy and tender, and the vibrant sauce played off it beautifully.

GRILLED MOJO-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

(For 25 years, conﬁdent cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2020 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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