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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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Jeff Borghoff makes face shields

By Chris Lundy LACEY – Jeff Borghoff is not who people think of when they hear the term “Alzheimer’s.”

The 56-year-old Forked River resident has been volunteering his time to

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make personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health workers.

After hearing about the shortage of equipment he knew he had to help. But being a good

Samaritan has a second purpose, too: bringing awareness to the public of Younger Onset/Early-Stage Alzheimer’s.

“Alzheimer’s is not just a disease for older adults,” Borghoff

said. “Younger Onset/ Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease affects many individuals in their 40s and 50s and in a lot of instances it goes undiagnosed or (Shields - See Page 12)

Towns Save Money On Snow-Less Season

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 certain 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.

Berkeley Township spent $435,592.76 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

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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 rights,” Christopher said.

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Continued From Page 1 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 forth 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 dressed in a star-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 busi-

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ness 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.

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 they anticipated a large crowd. K-9 dogs sniffed vehicles parked in the parking lot early on during the event.

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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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Eort To Extend NJ National Guard Deployment During COVID-19 Crisis

WASHI NGTON, D.C. − In a letter led by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), members of the full bipartisan New Jersey Congressional Delegation asked the Trump Ad m i n i s t r a t io n t o extend the deployment of the New Jersey National Guard beyond the current June 24th deadline. Currently, more than 1,000

Guardsmen and women f r om New Je r s ey, a nd more than 46,000 from across the country, have been deployed to assist i n t he re spon se t o t he COVID-19 crisis. “ Si n c e t h e p a n d e m ic bega n , more t h a n a thousand of these pro fessionals have put their lives on the line in our state, working every day

to help New Jerseyans f ight back against this vir us. New Jersey still needs their help, and we ask that you grant Governor Murphy’s May 18th request for this vital extension,� stated Senators Menendez and Booker, as well as Reps. Norcross (NJ-01), Van Drew (NJ02), Kim (NJ-03), Smith (NJ-04), Gottheimer (NJ-

0 5 ), P a l l o n e ( N J - 0 6 ), Mali nowsk i ( NJ- 07), Sires ( NJ- 08), Pascrell (NJ-09), Payne Jr. (NJ10), Sherrill (NJ-11) and Watson Coleman (NJ-12), in the letter addressed to President Trump, Secret ar y of Defense Esper, and FEMA Administrator Gaynor.

In addition to writing to ask the Ad minist ra-

t ion t o ext e nd t he de ployment to help combat t h e C OV I D -19 c r i s i s , the members also raised concer ns over a recent Politico report indicating that thousands of Guard members may not receive their hard-earned retirement or education benefits if their deployments fall even one day short of t h e 9 0 - d ay s e r v ic e

requirement. “In recognition of their service during these difficult times, we urge you to take steps to ensure that a bureaucratic loophole does not prevent our Guard members from receiving their early retirement credit and education benefits under the Post9/11 GI Bill,� continued the members in the letter.

NJ To Launch Online Grocery Shopping For SNAP Recipients

TRENTON − New Jerseya ns en rolled i n t he state’s Supplemental Nut r ition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to use their benef its to order grocer ies online.

Online shopping will be available th roug h A ma zon and pa r t icipat i ng Walmarts, ShopRites and The Fresh Grocers. “Online grocery shopping is another important step in our efforts to get affordable g rocer ies to New Je r seya n s du r i ng this public health emergency,� Human Services C o m m i s s i o n e r C a r ol e Joh nson said. “Havi ng the option to order grocer ies onli ne is more

important than ever, as we all work together to s t ay- a t- h o m e a s mu ch a s p o s s i b l e . We h o p e that the launch of SNAP online grocery shopping promotes equity by providing par ticipants access to a convenient tool that many New Jerseyans are already using to comply with the stay-at-home order.�

NJ SNA P cu r rently s e r ve s a b o u t 70 0 , 0 0 0 New Jerseyans in 356,000 households, with the monthly SNAP benefit based on household size and income.

Recipients will be able t o u s e t h e i r Fa m i l i e s First Electronic Benefits

Transfer card to purchase eligible groceries f rom the participating retailers. Under federal rules, SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay for delivery fees.

New Jer sey received federal approval for online SNAP grocery shopping from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In addition to online SNAP grocery ordering, Human Services has taken t he follow i ng steps to help New Jerseyans access af ford able food during the emergency: Distributed an extra $106 million in additional benefits to SNAP recipients since the start of the

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Ensu red t hat ever yone whose benefits were up for renewal in March and April, or are due in May or June were extended for six months, meaning that nobody’s SNAP benefits will be ended during these extensions for not completing the renewal.

Made it easier to apply fo r S NA P d u r i n g t h i s emergency by waiv i ng t he nor m a l ly r e q u i r e d inter view and the hard copy signature on applications, so as to reduce the need for face-to-face

interactions.

Updated our online system to make it easier for SNAP applicants to track their application.

Received federal ap proval to provide about 6 0 0,0 0 0 ch i ld r e n who n o r m a l ly r e c e ive f r e e or reduced-price school me als $ 416.10 e a ch t o help with nutritional support during the time that schools have been closed du r i ng t he pa ndem ic.

Benef its will be delivered in June. “For those New Jersey families who may have

difficulty getting to the grocery store - and that may be for a variety of different reasons - using SNAP benefits online can make the basics of feeding yourself or your family a little less complicated,� said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Nat a sha Joh n son , who directs the Division of Family Development that oversees NJ SNAP. “We continue to urge residents t o v i sit njhelp s.org t o learn more and apply for food assistance and other benefits.�

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – At approximately 11:30 a.m., in the rear parking lot of Lacey Police Headquarters, Sgt. Michael Eden signed off the police radio for the latime.

Eden, who wore badge #59, completed his police career on May 15, after he worked his last tour of duty.

The former officer is currently enjoying his retirement after 25 years on the job in Lacey. He received a round of applause from his fellow police officers and staff members.

His family also surprised him as he signed off for the final time. He was a member of Lacey Police PBA #238.

Eden was hired by the Lacey’s police department in August of 1995, where −Photo courtesy Lacey Township Police he served in the capacity of Sgt. Michael Eden police officer for 21 years.

In 2016, he was assigned as a detective, and Armorer, Rescue Diver, and SWAT where among other duties, he coordinated Tactical Marksman, Sgt. Eden also served departmental training, conducted back- as a Volunteer Fire Chief with the Bamber ground investigations, and completed Lakes Fire Company, and is currently special projects for the police department. a District Warden with the New Jersey A year later, he was promoted to the Forest Fire Service. rank of sergeant, and was assigned as Sgt. Eden is the recipient of many awards a supervisor in the Patrol Division. In and commendations, which include multiMarch 2017, Eden was appointed as the ple lifesaving awards (one for saving the Township’s Assistant Deputy Emergency life of a pregnant woman during a strucManagement Coordinator, where among ture fi re in October 2013), the Meritorious other responsibilities, he focuses on Service award, and the Medal of Honor. hazmat and terrorism related training His fellow Lacey police officers thanked and concerns. Eden currently serves in him for his hard work and dedication to that position. the community.

During his distinguished career, he has A statement from the department stated, “worn many hats,” and his superiors have “while we are well aware of the voids that said he has served as a tremendous asset need to be fi lled in your future absence, to our agency and community. we wish you and your family all of the In addition to serving the department as best in your future endeavors. We know our School Resource Officer, Field Train- that, you’ll be gone, but you won’t be far. ing Officer, EMT, Firearms Instructor Congratulations on your retirement.”

Stafford Little League Skips Spring Season STAFFORD - Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in connection with Governor Murphy’s stay at home order, Stafford Little League (“the League”) has made the difficult and disappointing decision to cancel its 2020 Spring season.

Our main focus has always been about “kids playing baseball,” however, the safety of our children and our community must come first and we feel this is the right decision.

This was not an easy decision and was based on the uncertainty of the current pub-

lic-health emergency and state of emergency ordered by the state.

The League is volunteer-based and the registration fees that we endorse per Little League’s guidelines offset our operational costs to run the League.

We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy.

Money collected for spring will be applied toward either fall or spring 2021. For more information, contact Staffordlittleleaguenj@ gmail.com.

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Police Seek Witnesses To Three-Car Crash On Rt. 72

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Police are asking people to contact them if they have information regarding a three-car crash that took place at the intersection of Route 72 and Breakers Drive on May 21 at 4:30 p.m.

So far, the investigation determined that a Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Route 72. The driver, Joseph Sanzari, 67, of Barnegat tried to make a left into the Circle K. His Jeep was struck by a Hyundai Elantra being driven west by Devan Thatcher, 29, of Forked River. Her car then crossed into the oncoming lane and hit a Mercedes Benz being driven by Robert Anzidei, 63, of Maple Shade.

Thatcher and Anzidei were flown to the

Atlantic City Trauma Center for further medical evaluation. Thatcher was not believed to be wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Traffic on Route 72 was directed through the scene for approximately an hour.

This collision is still under investigation by Patrolman Allen Jillson. Police are asking the public to contact him at Ajillson@staffordpolice.org if they have any information regarding this incident.

Assisting on scene were Officers John Morrin, Brian Fenlon, Gio Demarco, Brandon Haines and Anthony Vincent as well as the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Stafford Township Volunteer EMS.

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Police Arrest Duo Responsible For Car Burglaries

By Jason Allentoff LAKEWOOD – After a month-long investigation, township police believe they have the two suspects accused of several car burglaries that took place over the last several weeks.

Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith said 30-year-old Shadira Jones and 31-year-old Jeffery Perez, both of Lakewood, have been charged with burglary and theft in connection with at least six car burglaries.

The first took place on April 11 on 13th Street. Then, they allegedly struck again on April 16 in a car parked on Courtney Road.

Four days after that, there were two incidents

on April 20 on First and Second Street. Police said the next one was May 7 on 8th Street and May 9 on 7th Street.

Captain Staffordsmith said 42-year-old Eugene Ware of Forked River was arrested for being the look out during the April 20th incidents.

Police added that in addition to burglary and theft, Jones and Perez also face charges for using stolen credit cards they took out of one of the vehicles.

Both Jones and Perez remain at the Ocean County Jail. The probe continues and more charges are expected, according to police.

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The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will continue to provide the best service and fire protection to our town and surrounding communities, and you can bet that we will spend this next year planning to make Summerbrew even better for 2021!

Vacation Club Opens Registration & Orientation

LONG BEACH – Are you looking for a safe and fun-filled place for your child this summer? The St. Francis Center’s Vacation Club is LBI’s summer camp for children, ages 5 (must have completed kindergarten) to 13.

Vacation Club starts on June 22 and runs through September 3. Registration and orientation are at St. Francis Community Center located at: 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township on April 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County To Start Contact Tracing

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 Cou nt y 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 fi rst 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 732-3419700 ext. 7411.

SUEZ Issues Annual Water Quality Report

NEW JERSEY – SUEZ customers can access the utility company’s consumer confidence report (CCR) on the web.

The latest annual CCR details the quality of drinking water provided to customers during 2019 and is available online for customers.

“We know how critical it is to have access to high quality drinking water, especially during these challenging times. We’re pleased to advise our customers that our water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal regulations for safe drinking water,” said SUEZ Operations Director Jim Mastrokalos.

Mastrokalos added, “the report is re-

quired by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The CCR is an important tool in educating our customers about the quality of their tap water.”

The web address listed below will take customers directly to the water quality report: mysuezwater.com/TRCCR2019.

During the current health crisis, the company encourages its customers to access the report online. If necessary, printed copies of the report are also available. Customers can call the company’s customer service center at the number printed on their bills.

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Shields:

Continued From Page 1 misdiagnosed.”

Approximately 200,000 Americans have this incurable disease.

Borghoff was diagnosed in 2016. After being a software developer for 20 years, he k new he had to develop his own mind, and keep it sharp. He completed a program to earn his 3D printing certification.

With this knowledge, he was able to print 50 protective shields for the Ocean County drive thru testing site and has already started printing more for local long-term care facilities.

A 3-D printer builds an object one layer at a time until it’s complete. In this case, it is literally building a plastic object one

COVID:

Continued From Page 4 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 protest,” 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

tiny layer at a time until it’s real. The printer is told what to make by giving it a design file. If you’ve ever run your finger over a printed page and felt a slight bump over the letters, it’s because the ink is standing up on the page. This is the same principle: the 3-D printer makes plastic stand up layer after layer.

“I felt it was my obligation to give back to the community and help the frontline workers who are putting themselves in harm’s way to protect all of us and save lives,” Borghoff said.

He got the 3-D printing bug from a good friend and now he can produce up to two shields an hour.

“I love doing it and it’s great therapy for me,” he said. “As long as there’s a need I’ll continue to do my best to make as many shields as I can. So many generous

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

people have helped along the way by making donations to purchase some of the materials needed to make the shields.”

“I was immediately impressed by Jeff’s enthusiasm and passion for this project,” recalled Mukesh Roy, OCHD Public Health Planner. “When he came to visit the COVID-19 test site he was genuinely impressed by the work being done by our public health crews working the front lines of the pandemic. He was such an inspiration to everyone who met him and our staff couldn’t be more pleased to receive the protective shields.”

“The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is so grateful that Jeff, despite his health challenges from Younger Onset/Early-Stage Alzheimer’s, chose to provide these certified face shields for our COVID-19 testing site staff,” said

Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Jeff has gone way above and beyond to do his part during the pandemic and is certainly a great inspiration to us all.”

When Jeff isn’t dedicating his time to designing protective shields, he works tirelessly with the National Alzheimer’s Association as a member of the National Early-Stage Advisory Group, an Early-Stage Ambassador with the Delaware Valley & Greater NJ Early Stage Advisory Councils and an Alzheimer’s Congressional Team member.

For more information on Borghoff’s mission or Younger Onset/Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease visit borghoff. com/. For more information regarding COVID-19 visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

Ocean Recreation Hosts Trip To Tropicana Holiday Show

WA R ETOW N – T he Tow nship of Ocean Recreation is sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City Tropicana Holiday Show on December 7.

Tickets are $30 per person. Pr ice includes show ticket for the 3:30 p.m. matinee, $15 slot play and driver’s gratuity. Lunch on your own. The bus will board at 10 a.m. from Township of Ocean Com munit y Center 239 11th St reet, Waretown. Bus departs from Atlantic

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A typical Broadway dance ensemble of 10 dancers and two female singers who will light up the spirit of the Holidays.

From Jingle Bells to Carol of the Bells, this ensemble will make you remember what the Holidays are all about.

A magnificent Holiday themed set with hundreds of costumes, the dancers and singers will make you believe in miracles, in fairytales and in Santa!

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Continued From Page 1 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 from July 1, 2017 through 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 Recovery 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.

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

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The Southern Ocean Times, May 30, 2020, Page 13 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.

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Perhaps ‘grateful’ is more appropriate, but still inadequate. In any case, please know that a day didn’t pass where both my loved one and myself weren’t thankful she was able to live in such a compassionate and kindhearted environment.”

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The last remaining parks that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be reopened on May 22.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Department of Parks and Recreation said, “on May 22 all of our County parks, including our off-leash dog parks, will have been reopened to the public. We will continue to keep restrictions in place in order to assure social distancing is maintained in our parks including capping parking at 50 percent.”

“We have been gradually reopening our parks since May 2 following guidelines from the state and health experts. I again want to stress these parks are being reopened for passive recreation only – walking, jogging, hiking, running and similar activities. Picnics and group activities are not allowed at this time,” Haines said.

In addition, playgrounds, nature centers, and pavilions also remain closed. Swimming is currently prohibited at any of the Ocean County parks that have beaches.

Based on lifeguard availability, those beaches including the one at A. Paul King County Park in Stafford Township - are expected to open later in June. No swimming signs are posted throughout the park system.

Bathrooms will be available at all County park sites and visitors using them must be wearing a face covering. Face coverings are strongly recommended when accessing the dog parks at Ocean County Airpark in Berkeley Township and Ocean County Park, Lakewood and all of the parks in the county system.

Haines added that Ocean County will continue to adjust the restrictions at its parks as time goes on and at the direction of health experts and the state.

She said, “we are pleased to be opening all of our parks so our residents can enjoy them all again. Each of our parks offers unique features and a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty Ocean County has to offer.”

The last of the county’s parks to reopen on May 22 include Beaver Dam County Park, Point Pleasant, A. Paul King County Park, Stafford Township, Mantoloking Bridge County Park and Fishing Pier, and Gull Island County Park, Point Pleasant Beach.

In addition, more changes will be coming to the county’s golf courses.

Tee times will include foursomes starting Friday May 22nd at the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor Township and the Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, Brick Township. Tee times will still be 20 minutes apart and will require a reservation.

Reservations can be made by calling the respective course’s pro shop seven days in advance or reserving on Golf Now. One foursome reservation per phone call. Credit card and debit cards will be taken for payment as there is no cash option at this time.

Atlantis’ last tee time will be 5:20 p.m. and

the last cart needs to be in 15 minutes prior to sunset (posted at pro shop). The driving range at Atlantis is open and driving range golf balls will be sanitized. Every other stall will be utilized.

The Forge Pond Pro shop closes at 5 p.m. and the last cart needs to be in at 4:45 p.m.

Carts are still limited to one rider per cart, excluding an individual’s immediate family member, caretakers, household members, or romantic partner. All social distancing rules are in effect and a mask must be worn to approach the counter for payment.

Haines said, “restrictions at our parks and our golf courses are in place to protect the health and safety of the patrons that are visiting us along with our staff.”

“While we understand some may feel this is nothing but an inconvenience, we are still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and must take all the steps we can to limit anyone’s exposure to this virus,” Haines said.

In addition, the county in following the state’s requirements has capped parking at 50 percent. When a park’s parking lot is at capacity, park patrons should not park on streets or the grass.

“We encourage everyone to adhere to the requirements we have put in place to reopen the parks,” she said. Parks are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Singles tennis/pickleball is allowed at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood and Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton. Tennis is allowed at Beaver Dam County Park, Point Pleasant. There are restrictions on play.

“We encourage everyone using our parks to be mindful of themselves and their neighbors and continue to take precautions at this time including social distancing, washing your hands, wearing face masks and staying home if you are sick,” Haines said.

Ocean County closed its parks and natural lands to the public on March 31 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and based on the mandates from President Donald H. Trump and Gov. Phil Murphy for social distancing and stay at home orders.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “we want everyone to enjoy our parks and natural lands safely,” said.

“The health and safety of our residents and visitors is paramount.”

“It’s important that we continue to follow social distancing rules. We all need to remember that our actions don’t affect just us, they affect our family, they affect our health care workers, they affect our emergency responders, they affect the workers at our grocery stores,” Vicari said.

Vicari added, “we need to continue to do our part to stop the spread of this virus.”

Ocean County had 8,012 cases of coronavirus as of May 19.

The County’s parks and recreation areas are patrolled by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and Ocean County Security Department.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical

expense benefits (PIP) Michael J. Deem coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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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.

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Help wanted! - Experienced Deli worker For a small deli in Howell.

Please call Eric 917-618-1624.

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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.

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We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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!

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Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

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

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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) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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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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).

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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.

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Feed the Soul, In Chaotic Times, Gardening is Therapy

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Open for Spring 2020!

Dental Offices Resume Elective Care In NJ

We will be practicing safety for ALL!

We will be practicing safety for ALL!

All customers should wear a mask and gloves.

Outdoor Checkout for Open Air Safety • Open Air Shopping Now is not the time to “shop around and browse.”

Please visit us with an idea of what you are looking for.

We are limiting the number of people in the yard as needed.

We will get through this!

The Nursery is receiving: Quality Shrubs, Trees & Perennials Weekly.

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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, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“Preventing cavities is the goal for our patients” says Dr Elisa Velazquez of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates. Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA) has 3 offices in Ocean County and is gearing up to help their pediatric and orthodontic patients as they prepare to increase services.

Dental offices have always practiced strict infection control measures. OPDA is taking every precaution to protect the safety and well-being of their patients and team in the wake of the virus. There have been changes made to how dental visits will occur to increase safety for the team and for the

patients. “Sterilization & cleanliness have always been a priority in our offices” says Dr Velazquez. “We will follow guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Dental Association and the CDC” as we open the offices to elective dentistry.

Patients will now be prescreened for COVID-19 prior to visits. To decrease traffic and allow for social distancing, only one adult can accompany each pediatric patient.

Families will be asked to call upon arrival and they will be informed when to come into the office to decrease waiting room time. Everyone must wear a face covering upon entering the office. The temperature of each child and adult present will be taken as a precaution. Toys and magazines have been removed from the waiting rooms. All staff will have the proper protective equipment, which include face shields, lab coats and gowns.

“All dental visits are important and It’s up to every patient and their comfort level to make the decision to keep the appointment for their children” as per Dr. Velazquez.

The OPDA team is ready to serve their patients and will continue to provide high quality pediatric and orthodontic care to their patients.

How To Help People In Need

JERSEY SHORE – Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been on the front line during this pandemic to help people who are not sure where their next meal is coming from.

Donating money to food banks goes farther

than donating items, in most cases. Food banks buy products at a great discount. For example, a $50 donation can provide 150 meals.

To help, go to fulfillnj.org. There are ways to donate money, food, and articles about what is currently needed.

Preferred Home Health Care Offers Nursing Scholarships

NEW JERSEY – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services. Inc. (PHHC) has announced several $500 scholarship NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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opportunities for current student nurses living or going to school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware. Applicants can be at any educational level, such as firstyear, LPN, or RN programs, among others.

The deadline for the scholarship application is June 30, 2020. Apply online at Preferred Cares.com/careers/scholarship. Additional scholarships will be offered this December.

Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “We are so proud to continue offering student nursing scholarships at Preferred.

Over the last few months, the world has come to recognize the importance of nursing and we are proud to help lay the foundation for future nurses.”

For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, career opportunities or training programs, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares. com or call 732-547-9886 or visit PreferredCares.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Outlines Rules For Seasonal Farm Workers And Employers TRENTON – In an effort to help protect the thousands of seasonal farm workers in New Jersey, the state Departments of Health, Agriculture, and Labor and Workforce Development have issued guidance on working conditions as well as testing/treatment procedures to assist agricultural businesses and farm workers in minimizing the risk and potential exposure to COVID-19.

The nature of agricultural work puts thousands of seasonal farm workers (both transient and non-transient) in close proximity with co-workers, and they also rely on employer-provided group transportation and camp-style housing.

“Thousands of seasonal farm workers come to work on New Jersey farms each spring to pick fresh fruits and vegetables.

Protecting seasonal workers on these farms is a high priority because they work and live in close proximity to one another,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

“We are working closely with growers, local health departments and our Federally Qualified Health Centers to minimize that risk and to ensure that once they are tested, follow-up, and isolation and quarantine plans are in place for workers.”

“This Guidance is the result of close collaboration between the Departments of Health, Labor, and Agriculture. Our farmers are highly concerned for their workers and families and understand the need to work together to ensure a healthy and safe environment,” NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher said.

“We have a responsibility and an obligation to make sure these workers – and the farmers who hire and house them – maintain safe and healthy workplaces in which to harvest and bring to market the state’s crops,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo.

“We have been engaged with our colleagues since early March to develop a plan that is feasible for farmers and will help protect the health of all. I especially want to thank the farmers for being responsive to the incredible challenges brought by COVID-19.”

The state guidance to employers and owners or operators of seasonal farm labor camps outlines a framework of steps to minimize the spread of COVID-19 for farm workers throughout the agricultural production process, and for their shared housing and group transportation, as well as for screening and caring for individuals with suspected or confirmed virus infections.

Workplace and housing safety: Workers must wear employer-provided face coverings or masks at all times including while taking transportation, during work hours, and in the presence of others.

Social distancing during work time: Employers are to promote social distancing

by requiring workers to remain at least six feet from one another while working in the fields or any food farming production, processing or cultivation. Staggered shifts are also encouraged to minimize the density of workers in the field and other work locations.

Housing: Employers must protect their workers by following CDC recommendations for congregate living if workers are provided housing by the employer. Beds are to be placed at least six feet apart. If six feet of distance is not possible, beds should be positioned at least three feet apart with a partition, such as hanging a sheet or a shower curtain. Mealtimes should be staggered to reduce crowding in shared eating facilities. Adequate ventilation must be provided in sleeping and living quarters with openable windows or door with properly fitted screens or a device supplying ventilation.

Transportation: Employers must implement social distancing while transporting workers to and from their residency and work. Vehicles should be limited to 50% capacity, which may require additional trips to and from the worksite.

Sanitation: Employers are to ensure disinfection of high-touch areas, such as in communal areas, work and transportation vehicles, in accordance with CDC guidance. Additional guidance is provided on restroom facilities and handwashing.

Employers are to collaborate with their local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or local public health officials to identify culturally, linguistically, and literacy-level appropriate posters and education materials for workers, including those who may be unable to read or write to ensure all workers are aware of this information.

Suspected or Confi rmed COVID-19 Cases: Employers are to screen workers for symptoms, including through temperature and symptom checks, prior to work shifts.

If any symptoms are shown, the worker must immediately be separated from other workers and connected to a physician, who will determine if a test is needed. Pending medical attention and testing, workers with symptoms consistent with a COVID-19 infection are to be confined to individual rooms and avoid common areas.

Once a worker is suspected or diagnosed with COVID-10, employers are to contact the local health department and immediately assign the worker a separate bathroom and provide separate living space, or alternate housing if effective isolation in their current living space is not possible. Workers who were in close contact with the affected workers are to be screened and watched for symptoms.

The Southern Ocean Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

Costs related to testing and treatment for COVID-19 will not be charged to the employer or worker. Any hospitalization or isolation housing provided by the State of New Jersey will not be charged to employers or workers.

The guidance also sets out conditions for when employees can return to work.

Employee protections: The guidance outlines existing employment-based pro-

tections for workers, including the prohibition on employers fi ring or otherwise punishing an employee who requests or takes time off due to a medical professional’s determination that the worker has or is likely to have COVID-19. Most workers will be eligible for paid sick time if they contract COVID-19 and also may be eligible for Workers Compensation if they get COVID-19 while working.

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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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SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Jumble:

VALET IGLOO SEESAW PEACHY - WHAT GIVES?

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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.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Respecting One’s Social Distance Feelings

Dear Joel, I am sure we all agree that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the world and the way we as humans are currently living. My husband and I are not in the most vulnerable age category, but we are extremely mindful and cautious. We follow all the social distancing guidelines, while doing our best to support essential businesses that are open. A small group of our friends, however, do not seem as concerned and proceed to act as if nothing is wrong. They have already made plans to resume life as it was the moment it is allowed. It is this apparent disregard for their health and the health of others that has changed our opinion of them.

My husband and I do not feel that we would be comfortable socializing with them for quite some time, if ever again.

Do you have any suggestions on how we should handle this situation?

Answer: I certainly agree that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we are currently living, and perhaps how we

will live from this point on.

As with ever y thing we face in life, people will have different thoughts and approaches. Fr iendships are usually based upon common interests, etc. but should not be limited to agreement on every subject. We are continuously reminded by TV commercials that we are more alike than we are different. So, without knowing the exact nature of your friendship, I would say if you are more alike than you are different, you may be able to continue your socializing even if it is on a limited basis. It is important to remember that while we are all in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.

Thank you for writing.

Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company� airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling�)

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