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Construction equipment waits on the side of the road.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The construction vehicles parked out front of the Beachwood Mall property are not for the redevelopment of that property, officials said. It’s just a staging area for a gas main project.

Kiely Construction is

putting in new 12-inch gas mains all along the shoulder of Route 9, Berkeley Township Business Administrator John Camera said.

Most of the Route 9 work will be done at night, he added. The only things being done during the

daytime will be work that can still keep both lanes open, such as locating utilities.

There is no real update to the Beachwood mall site, he said. Officials and the redeveloper are still going over the environmental issues of the site and dis-

─Photo by Chris Lundy cussing a possible PILOT with the redeveloper to pay for the clean-up of the back of the property.

PILOT stands for Payment In Lieu Of Taxes.

This agreement is made when a project will cost a developer so much that (Mall - See Page 4)

Freeholders, Veterans Call For New Veterans Clinic To Move Forward

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The county needs a new veteran’s clinic for its over 40,000 veterans and county officials are tired of the federal government’s “needless delays” in building one.

That was the view expressed through a

unanimously approved resolution by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders asking the Depar tment of Veterans Affairs to fast track a new facility to replace the aging James J. Howard clinic in Brick Township.

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holder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “our veterans fought for us when we needed them and now, we are ready to fight for them. The facility and the location are simply too small.”

While plans for the clinic seemed to be progressing, issues with the

federal bidding process led the VA to cancel a contract to build the clinic.

“We cannot let bureaucratic problems derail this important project,” Vicari said adding that he had been contacted by a disabled Vietnam War veteran recently

asking the Freeholders to intervene personally with the VA. Vicari added, “we are working closely with Congressman Chris Smith, who is the senior member of the New Jersey Congressional delegation, and Rep. (Clinic - See Page 12)

June 13, 2020

Fireworks Postponed To Labor Day Weekend

By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – The fireworks over the Toms River, organized by Beachwood, has been postponed until September 5, on Labor Day weekend, Mayor Ron Roma said.

“The fireworks may well have an attendance of upwards of 15,000 people,” Roma said. “This would make it impossible to practice the Governor’s order of limited outdoor group gatherings and social distancing.”

It was not an easy decision to make, but after much discussion, the governing body and the Beachwood Fireworks Committee decided to move the event to the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.

“Please remember to celebrate our country’s independence on July 4 by flying your American flags proudly,” Roma added. “And if you are inclined to use fireworks please use the utmost caution.

Practicing fireworks safety is a must.”

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20 Mayors Call For State Reopening

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Twenty Ocean County mayors sent a joint letter to Gov. Phil Murphy calling for the state to be opened back up to save the economy.

Everyone has been educated on how to slow the spread of COVID-19, and business owners should be allowed to open up with safety features in place, the mayors said.

The stay-at-home orders have worked to slow the virus, the letter said. However, the state needs to relax restrictions on commerce.

“Our citizens have learned to adjust and adhere to social distancing guidelines along with the businesses who have been fortunate enough to be allowed to open,” the letter stated. “Those businesses have adjusted their standard practices so that commerce can continue in a safe manner.

It is time to allow all others to follow suit.”

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Continued From Page 1 it would be prohibitive to also pay taxes. So, the developer pays a set amount of money instead of taxes until the site becomes profitable.

The site is valued at $13 million, and estimates on how much it would cost to clean up are at least $25 million. Most of the contamination is from petroleum-based products associated with the asphalt plant, township officials have said.

The back of the site used to be the South Brunswick Asphalt plant.

Even though it is located in Berkeley, the original builder James R. Johnson called it the Beachwood Mall because he was mad at Berkeley officials at the time. His daughter Priscilla Oughton inherited the property after her father died in 1999.

Shopowners eventually got tossed out. The shopping center fell into disrepair, to the point of being unsafe as well as an eyesore. At one point,

Fireworks:

Continued From Page 1 In 2018, there weren’t any fireworks at all, again due to forces beyond their control.

The fireworks vendor, Fireworks Extravaganza, was not able to ship the fireworks. They did not have staff available with licenses to transport explosives. They later said they had a problem with a driver, and did not have a good Plan B. They were scheduled to put on shows at several other venues on the same day. They were not able to get to Beachwood and Milltown.

To make up for the failure they put on 2019’s fireworks free of charge.

Berkeley was fining her several thousands of dollars a day for the violations.

The State Planning Commission approved the township’s redevelopment plan years ago.

The redevelopers will eventually own the site, with their cost of the removal of the shopping center and cleanup of asbestos and other contaminates subtracted from the purchase price, he said.

M & M Realty Partners and Lennar Corporation formed a joint venture where they will redevelop the spot into a mix of commercial, office/professional, and residential. Some plans were for big box stores, pad sites, a movie theater, and a downtown walkable feel.

Berkeley received $712,380 in Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Funding from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and a $275,000 state grant in 2017 to investigate both the front and back portions of the site for possible contamination, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. has said.

How To Help Although local officials are heavily involved in the planning of the fireworks, it’s not paid for by tax dollars.

Rather, it relies on donations. In fact, if every family just gave a few dollars, it would pay for itself.

Checks can be made out to Beachwood Fireworks, and mailed to the municipal building at 1600 Pinewald Road, Beachwood, NJ 08722.

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F EATURED L ETTER Dying Of Isolation With reference to the ar ticle in the May 23, 2020 Manchester Times “Manchester Residents May Be Dying Of Fear,” I agree that this may be true. However, it may also be true that they are dying of isolation. Isolation can cause depression and panic attacks, among other things, which may result in chest pains, dizziness and even slurred speech.

These people have had their known lives pulled out from under their feet – no clubhouse, no f lea markets, no thrift shops, no expos, no library, no banks, no estate sales or yard sales, and most of all no church!

Also, many don’t have a computer. We read the papers and watch the news but are usually told to go to some website. We don’t have FaceTime or Skype to visit with others.

People can waste away when there is virtually no place for them to go but crazy! Many may be there already, but many more might also go there shortly if they do not open up the state and release us from this solitary confi nement.

God bless you all and may we be back at our church services soon.

Betty Valentine Whiting

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Silence As Trump Tear Gasses Public We watched as tear gas and rubber bullets were used against a peaceful crowd exercisi ng t hei r First Amendment rights to assemble and protest in Lafayette Park across from the White House, the People’s House. This was done to clear a path for the current occupant to stride across the park, wielding a Bible for the sole purpose of having a photo op at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Rather than offering words of wisdom, hope, and healing in the face of our suffering, the President instead sought to drive us further apart, using faith as a weapon.

As an American and an Episcopalian I am deeply disturbed. I have attended peaceful protests and marches in that very park and worshiped as an Episcopalian in our nation’s Capital and here at home in New Jersey. Last night we witnessed a stunning betrayal of our Constit ution, an utter lack of presidential leadership, and a corrupt, co-opting of Christianity.

Every one of us deserves to feel safe in our communities. The President’s actions will not deter a single looter. They will not contribute to easing the unrest. They do not restore order. T hey do not make us safer. And, of cou r se, he is doi ng nothing to retur n us to the still-u rgent task of fighting the pandemic that is ravaging New Jersey and America; or the task of improving healthcare a nd st re ng t he n i ng ou r communities.

As we face this time of deep un rest and cr isis, Re p. Ch r is Sm it h’s silence is deafening. New Jerseyans sent Smith to Washington to support his party when it is right and defy it when it is wrong.

I n st e a d , he r ef u se s t o stand up to the President,

Letters To there The Editor weren’t four white even as our constitutional rights are trampled upon, and he has left New Jersey to survive dual tragedies without his leadership. If these injustices were happening in China he would be st andi ng up for the protesters’ human rights, but as our own democratic fabric is shredded he does nothing. Smith and his cowardice do not deserve to represent our community anymore. He won’t speak up and he won’t lead. Send me to Congress and I will.

As a United States Foreign Service Officer and diplomat I proudly worked t o a dva nce democ r a cy and human rights overseas. As the Democrat running to represent New Jersey’s 4th District and serve our country again, I will always speak out and fight back when our democratic foundations are threatened.

I pray we find our way out of this darkness. I pray our voices and our votes will be heard from sea to shining sea on November 3rd as we stand united for liberty, justice, and equality for all.

Stephanie Schmid Little Silver Candidate, 4 th District

Today’s Crisis We are living in a tumultuous time. And, I’m n o t w r it i n g a b o u t t h e pandemic or CV-19, but rather about a time descend i ng i nto lawlessness supported by some through ignorance.

What happened to George Floyd was truly hor rendous and should never have occu r red.

But, was it racist; white against black? Perhaps, perhaps not. I th i n k it could be argued that some police officers, most of which are honorable people, suffer from an air of super ior it y where they think they are better than ever yone else. It could have been that. After all,

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police officers that were involved in the murder of Mr. Floyd. There was one white, one Hispanic, one Asian and one other black officer involved.

What we may be witnessing is likely not about race at all; but, a highly organized attempt by fascists to disrupt our government and take over our way of life using black and some white people as their puppets. When you view videos of bricks being piled up in strategic areas of violence to be u se d by loot e r s, whe n you see videos of paying other people cash to commit acts of violence, that should be telling anyone with a brain that something else is going on.

T he dist u rbi ng thi ng here is where were our i nt el l ige nc e a ge ncie s?

Shouldn’t they have been aware of an impending c r i si s b efo r e h a n d a n d have prepared for it? Our i ntelligence agencies have work to do to repair t hei r d a m age d re put ations. This was an opportunity lost.

I hesitate using the word “leaders” when referring to elected off icials, but r at her prefer t he word “representatives” as some are certainly not leaders.

When you see the mayor of NYC releasing criminals ar rested for their violent behavior without bail during these turbulent times, does that not smack of stupidity? Does anyone think that these criminals are not going to repeat their abhorrent actions of destruction?

T he re is a n ele ct ion coming up and your vote mat ters. Please choose c a r e f u l l y a n d w i s e l y.

Our founders were truly g e n i u s e s fo r m i n g o u r Constitution and Bill of Rights. But, it’s up to us to decide if we are to live by a system of laws or descend into chaos.

Hysterical, I’m laughing but it’s not really funny.

Have you seen congressional candidate David Richter’s newest commercial?

Is David Richter actually bragging about being an outsider??? And then he proves it by showing himself all over Congressional District 2 in his commercial. Well guess what? David is running in Congressional District 3 not Congressional District 2! David may have grown up in South Jersey decades ago, but does he truly represent us?!

David is a carpetbagger whose primary address is in Princeton where he lives and pays taxes. He’s tried to run in two other districts before he decided that the 3rd district would be his fall back. Now he thinks he can use his money to get elected in the 3rd congressional district.

To those of us who live in CD3, I hope we are smarter than that. Let’s not choose a rich carpetbagger who only cares about the pin he gets as a congressman.

Our congressional district has unique issues.

They need to be addressed by someone who knows and understands them and has a proven track record of success with our local businesses. In this July 7th Primary, let’s be sure to vote for Kate Gibbs. Let’s elect someone who isn’t running as an outsider to our district but is someone who has worked successfully to bring CD3 what it needs.

David Richter brags about being an outsider, while K at e G ibbs ha s l ive d , worked and has cut taxes in our congressional district.

CD3 let’s choose the proven leader with a proven track record and not the guy who jumped into CD3 when he realized he couldn’t win CD2.

Joe Semiraro Bayville

Alyssa Fitzharris Toms River

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the following framework for comprehensive legislation to stem the tide of racialized police violence in the wake of the horrific murder of George Floyd by law enforcement. “Persistent, unchecked bias in policing and a history of lack of accountability is wreaking havoc on the black community.�

Booker said. “Cities are literally on fi re with the pain and anguish wrought by the violence visited upon black and brown bodies. There’s no one singular policy change that will fi x this issue tomorrow we need an entire set of holistic reforms to improve police training and practices, and ensure greater accountability and transparency.�

The following is Booker’s framework: • Holding police accountable in federal court for misconduct by: reforming 18

U.S.C. Section 242, the federal statute governing police misconduct, by modifying the intent standard necessary to prove a case, and reforming the qualified immunity doctrine so that individuals are not entirely bar red f rom recover ing damages when police violate their constitutional rights. • Improving transparency into policing by collecting more accurate data of police misconduct and use of force incidents by: creating a national police misconduct registry to ensure problematic officers can’t avoid accountability by changing departments, and requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to report use-of-force incidents to the Department of Justice. • Improving police training and policies by: banning religious and racial profiling, providing funding for racial bias training for law enforcement, incentivizing states to adopt policies banning no-knock warrants, and incentivizing states to adopt policies banning the use of choke-hold and other airway restrictive holds in their use-of-force policies.

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Officials Warn Of COVID Testing Scams

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – People are still very concerned about COVID-19 and want to get tested, but state officials warn that there are companies out there offering false or misleading claims regarding testing.

“As public access to COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibody testing increases, so do opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to make money by exploiting people’s confusion and fears,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re urging consumers to do their homework, understand the types of tests being marketed, and recognize what those tests can and cannot do, so they don’t fall victim to false promises and outright scams.”

Some of these companies are otherwise legitimate small businesses who are incorrectly stating information about the tests. Some are outright scammers, the state said.

Some people are trying to sell tests that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because they may not provide accurate results. Some people are going door-to-door performing fake tests for money, and some are offering free test kits in exchange for people’s personal and health insurance information.

There are also reports that scammers posing as contact tracers are texting New Jersey residents with messages saying they came in contact with someone who had COVID-19. The text messages ask people to follow links and then try to get them to reveal their personal information.

Two recent businesses were sent cease-and-desist letters because of claims made claims in the sale of antibody, or “serological,” tests for COVID-19.

One was a health club in Morris County and the other is a dentist in Passaic County.

Antibody testing differs from diagnostic testing in that antibody testing is intended to determine if you possess antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which indicates past exposure to the virus. Diagnostic testing is intended to determine if you currently have the disease.

One claim was that the serological test can determine “if someone has already contracted the virus and, thus, has developed the antibodies to prevent contracting it again.” The statement appears misleading, according to the attorney general’s office, because a person may have contracted the virus but not yet developed antibodies that would result in a positive antibody test, and because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long.

In another claim, the presence of a particular antibody would mean a patient is “now clear, they have the antibody, they’re safe.”

The statement appears misleading because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long, or whether someone with antibodies would not be able to spread the virus, Grewal said.

“Misinformation of this nature has the potential to provide false security to individuals and contribute, in the aggregate, to widespread public harm, and also violates New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act,” the Division stated in the letters.

“Unfortunately, where there’s money to be made, scammers, con artists, and identify thieves are never far behind,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

“Consumers should be wary of anyone advertising tests for sales via email, on social media, or over the phone. With testing now widely available in New Jersey pharmacies and healthcare practitioners’ offices, finding a trustworthy testing site is easier than ever. And consumers should understand that legitimate contact tracers will never ask for social security numbers, bank account or credit card information, or insurance numbers over the phone.

They don’t need that information.”

Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Testing-Related Scams:

Want a test? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you want an antibody test, reach out to your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. They can help you figure out if the test will be covered by insurance and where to find a legitimate clinic, and can ensure that you understand what the results mean.

Do research before buying. Scammers put pressure on people to buy or commit without

giving them time to do further research. Before you agree to anything, do some investigating.

Check the FDA website to verify claims that a test has have been approved by the FDA or has received an emergency use authorization issued by the FDA. Understand your options. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a detailed guide to testing for COVID-19. Understand the different

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Never share your personal information with strangers. Only make purchases and share your personal information with people and companies you know and trust.

Know what a legitimate contact tracing interview entails. To learn more about the contact tracing process, go to the NJ Department of Health’s Contact Tracing for COVID-19 webpage.

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BERKELEY - The Central Regional Alumni Association recently announced its new Big Cash 50-50 drawing date Due to the current situation, its previously scheduled draw date of May 28, was postponed to Nov. 28.

The drawing is to be held 1 pm at Central Regional High School. This raffle is a chance to win up to $5,000 with a $100 per ticket purchase. Only 100 tickets will be sold in total.

This date change is due to the COVID-19 restrictions, which put a damper on the association’s fundraising efforts.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Police: Busloads Of Looters Just A Rumor

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There was never going to be an attack by looters or domestic terrorists in Toms River, and it was all a rumor spread on social media, police said.

There were plenty of rumors before the event, and even days later. People shared statements that Antifa was going to go door to door looting houses. Another rumor stated that a terrorist group chartered two buses to go to the event.

“There is absolutely no evidence to support either,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “I put out a statement Monday night (the night of the protest) to try to quell the social media rumors that were circulating. The rumors continued throughout the day…despite our best efforts to accurately inform the public. Both are completely untrue and are the result of people sharing misinformation on social media.”

The rumors had been started first on Twitter by an account claiming to be affiliated with Black Lives Matter. It was later revealed to be a neo-nazi group posing as BLM. In the news over the last week, reports have come in about racists making peaceful protests worse by lying on social media, mixing in with protesters to attack police, or leaving bricks near protest sites with the expectation that protesters will use them.

The Toms River protest itself was peaceful and brought together about 300 residents, clergy police, and elected officials. They prayed and walked together in unity to protest the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism.

It had been started by Toms River resident Katrina Garcia.

“I can’t be more proud and honored” with regards to her fellow protesters. “They really kept with the goal, which was peace.”

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The Freeholder Director also said he knows from personal experience how important the VA clinic is to local residents. “My father was a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. We made frequent trips to the clinic. Having a facility located in Ocean County is critical to our veterans and our senior citizens.”

Freeholder Gerry P. Little said the county is home to one of the largest veterans’ populations in the state, with more than 40,000 veterans living throughout the county’s 33 municipalities.

“Ocean County never forgets our veterans.

We will work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Congressional representatives to ensure that this new clinic is built in Ocean County,” Little said.

Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Veteran’s Service Bureau, said the VA needs to explain the reasons behind the latest delay.

“We have been patient, but now it is time to move ahead and get this project done.”

The Freeholder’s father is also a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater.

Both Freeholders sent a letter on May 26 to Smith and Kim pledging them any assistance the county could offer.

Vicari said that while this may be a federal project, “we want our veterans to know that this Board of Freeholders is doing everything it can to see this plan to fruition.”

John P. Dorrity has served as the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau for some time and his reputation for being an outspoken advocate for veterans’ benefits and services is well known around the state.

Dorrity recalled the efforts in the 1980s to secure the current facility. “It was the first of its type in the country and when it was first discussed it was planned as a mini-hospital.

We were very proud of it when it opened in 91-92. I remember the protests we had back then to help get it going. At that time Bergen County had the largest number of veterans in the state.”

That has changed and Ocean County has the most now. Dorrity put the number of veterans at around 41,000. “We get veterans from Monmouth County as well that come here. We need a new clinic now,” Dorrity added.

Dorrity doesn’t blame the federal Veterans Association over the delay. “The specificity on the federal level for construction is insane and this pandemic didn’t help.”

He said he’d like to see the new facility based more centrally in Ocean County and believes Route 9 in Bayville would be ideal.

“The Freeholders have the right mindset but the veterans need this in a jurisdiction that is centrally located and has plenty of parking.” Dorrity said adding that he’s spoken with officials who said they’d prefer a new facility be based in either Brick where it is now or moved to Toms River.

He said he’s hoping that contract issues impacting the project are rectified soon.

“These are good contracts but the mechanics of some of these contracts make it crazy.”

Among the many veterans who utilize the current clinic is Micheal Colicchio, 72, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is a resident of Holiday City in Toms River.

“I’m originally from Jersey City Bayonne and we had a clinic in Jersey City and a Vet center in Seacaucus which was pretty convenient. I’ve been going to the one in Brick since I moved down here in 2008 I go every six months for a checkup or a medications refill. My appointments are pretty fluid,” Colicchio said.

“Sometimes there is a wait with things like getting the earwax blown out of your ears but that’s not crucial. I don’t know if moving the clinic will correct that because you still need doctors,” he added.

“I can’t complain about treatment and I still see my civilian doctors who I can get to see in a couple of hours. If there is room for improvement of its physically, yes. Parking you have to park close to Highway 70 sometimes,” Colicchio added agreeing with Dorrity’s idea of a Bayville location on Route 9 in a currently vacant strip mall lot.

Colicchio said “if I get there at 8 in the morning, I don’t have much of a problem if I get there at 10 in the morning then I have to park on a side street or on an access road almost to Route 70. It all depends on time of day and day of week. It does get busy and there is a wait at times but every doctor has that problem. There is usually more than a handful of veterans there waiting, maybe 10 people at a time.”

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Continued From Page 1 The letter was initiated by Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato, who said the text was written by himself, Stafford Mayor Gregory Myhre and Point Pleasant Business Administrator Frank Pannucci.

Recently, the governor has eased some restrictions, including setting dates for when more restrictions will be cancelled.

The summer season is already upon us, and already valuable weeks have gone by, the mayors said.

“It is in everyone’s best interest to allow those that want to work and spend to be free to do so,” they said. “We realize your restrictions are being lessened in phases, but that is not quick enough. They need to be done now and businesses need to return to normal operating procedures with the ability to handle normal

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During the last few months, the mayors said they have seen people working together, making sacrifices, and helping each other to get through the pandemic. The officials had faith in the residents and business owners that this will continue when everything opens up again.

Not everyone is going to feel safe shopping once restrictions are lifted, but they should be given that option, they said.

The joint letter was a way of showing a unified, bipartisan front. It was signed by the mayors of Bay Head, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Brick, Lacey, Lakehurst, Lavallette, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Township, Manchester, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Stafford, Toms River and Tuckerton.

Should Protesters Get Tested For COVID-19?

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The state had been on lockdown for weeks and weeks. Nothing but essential businesses. No large gatherings. But what about protests?

There have been several protests in the area recently. In Toms River and Freehold, people protested racism in general and the murder of George Floyd in particular. In Point Pleasant Beach, people protested the state’s continued lockdown.

Most people in the Toms River gathering were wearing face coverings. There were about 300 people there. In Freehold, the ground was marked every six feet so that the protesters could practice social distancing. There were about 40 people there.

“Any individual that neglects to adhere to social distancing measures - including wearing a face covering - can certainly put themselves at risk for infection when out in public places for any reason,” said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the Ocean County Health Department.

“The NJDOH recently recommended that NJ residents consider getting a COVID-19 diagnostic test to determine if they are infected. There are now more than 200 testing sites in NJ. In many instances you may need a doctor’s order (such as the drive thru site at Ocean County College) while other sites do not,” he continued.

“If a person feels that they may have been exposed to a close contact but aren’t sick should self-monitor and keep an eye out for symptoms,” he said.

Reportedly, about a thousand people attended the Point Beach rally on Memorial Day. Many were not wearing masks nor were they social distancing.

The protest was organized on Facebook by a group called ReopenNJ, who have been pushing for Gov. Phil Murphy to lift restrictions regarding social distancing and closing non-essential businesses.

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 (which include fever, cough or shortness of breath) two weeks after possible contamination.

While there was a protester who told a reporter 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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that for some people the symptoms are like having a cold. For others they are quite severe or life threatening.

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According to the World Fact Book, the United States lags behind many other countries in terms of maternal death rate.

Countries that do better than the U.S. include the United Kingdom, S. Korea, Japan, New Zealand, France, Portugal, Canada, Germany, Israel, Iceland and many others. No one is clear on why the U.S. has higher mortality for new moms giving birth, but it’s something that prompted me to do more research. I don’t have a specific answer to that statistic, however, I can certainly offer general vitamin tips to get your body ready for pregnancy, especially if you’ve been taking oral contraceptive medications.

Vitamin B9. Should you take Folic Acid or Folate? The answer is folate. Folic acid is a man-made B vitamin that is always given to women by doctors. It’s suggested to reduce the risk of spinal cord issues such as spina bifida or other neural tube defects. So the recommendation is to take “folic acid” but I’m suggesting “folate.” It’s a more biologically active form of the same nutrient called vitamin B9. But “folic acid” is not the same as methylfolate. Folic acid does not have the “methyl” group that methylfolate has.

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders again voiced their opposition to toll hikes on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike noting the increases do nothing but harm Ocean County commuters already adversely affected by business closures during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Board passed a resolution on June 3, that strongly urged Gov. Phil Murphy to veto the minutes of the Turnpike Authority that approve the toll increase.

Freeholders also repeated the request that an Ocean County representative take the seat currently available at the table of the Turnpike Authority.

“I don’t believe Ocean County’s concerns will be heard until we again have representation on the authority that oversees our toll roads,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said.

“We are a county of 600,000 residents and a very large percentage of our population are commuters.

We need to have a voice on an authority that is willing to take our money and provides little in return,” Vicari said.

Vicari added that toll hikes bring little benefit to the citizens of Ocean County as much of the money collected helps subsidize transportation in northern New Jersey including rail.

He added, “New Jersey has not given Ocean County’s motorists any traveling options. This Board has long supported a rail line as a transportation alternative in Ocean County. Yet after years of studies, this has not moved forward by the state.”

Vicari, who also serves as liaison to tourism, said

the increase in tolls also will negatively affect the state’s multibillion-dollar tourism industry, which is a leading economic engine in Ocean County, providing more than $4.8 billion annually.

The Freeholder Director said that it was also important to highlight that the Parkway is used for more than just leisurely travel in Ocean County.

“It’s a designated evacuation route during times of emergencies and Ocean County, as a tourism destination sees its year-round population nearly double, which could result in a million or more people having to use these roads to leave the area during a natural disaster,” Vicari said.

Despite the county’s continuing efforts to encourage the state to bring long-needed improvements to Route 9, the other north-south artery in Ocean County – the road has not changed since it was first constructed in the 1920s, with very few areas upgraded, remaining one lane in each travel direction throughout the course of the County, Vicari noted.

“Ocean County has been continually informed by state transportation officials that dualization of Route 9 will probably never occur,” Vicari said. “So where does that leave us?”

Vicari strongly recommended the state Legislature consider a New Jersey income tax deduction for commuters who pay at least $500 in toll costs per year as verified by EZ Pass.

“Instead of asking for more maybe there is something the State can do to help our commuters. Clearly most people using the parkway and turnpike are doing so to get to and from work. It’s their livelihood and we shouldn’t charge them more for that,” Vicari said.

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Ocean County has recently announced that they will begin contact tracing.

This is a necessary step in learning how COVID-19 is being spread. Contact tracers talk to people who have been diagnosed positive and then learn who they have been in contact with. Those people are then urged to quarantine until the window of time where they would develop symptoms has passed.

However, there are people out there pretending to be a contact tracer who are trying to get access to your personal information and steal money from you, the government warned.

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(17) 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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.

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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 Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Legals Manchester Township - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Municipal Election held in Manchester Township on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Position to be filled is for three (3) vacant Council seats, elected at-large for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Petitions will be available beginning June 15, 2020 by calling the Manchester Municipal Clerk’s office between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at 732-657-8121, ext. 3200, One Colonial Drive, Manchester Township, Petitions will be mailed to those candidates wishing to participate in this election, and may be mailed to potential candidates.

Deadline for filing petitions is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While Gov. Phil Murphy announced the planned reopening phase of the state to reach step two on June 15, Ocean County officials are reminding residents and visitors that social distancing is still essential.

While restrictions are gradually being relaxed across New Jersey, Ocean County residents need to remember easing social distancing measures are not an option according to Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Little said, “we are certainly pleased to see our residents are slowly getting back to doing some of the things they enjoy.

Whether its spending time at our beaches and boardwalks, parks and golf courses or just enjoying the beautiful weather, people must remember this pandemic is far from over and maintaining social distancing measures are still mandated. Lives are still at stake.”

Phase two of the governor’srestart and recovery plan will permit non-essential retail businesses and child daycares to reopen, youth sports leagues and summer camps to commence, schools and universities to hold graduations - all with modified business plans.

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) advises that there is no mixed message regarding the easing of restrictions.

“The last thing the public health community wants to see is a trend backwards. It’s so imperative people not perceive the loosened restrictions to mean they can just move on from the social distancing measures including outdoors in public spaces,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer.

Regenye added, “no one said that social distancing is optional. While there are more vulnerable populations than others, it’s still everyone’s responsibility to do their part in protecting their communities.”

The OCHD released a COVID-19 public health response summary last week confirming that older adults are still our most vulnerable residents. As of June 1, slightly over 30% of the 8,770 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county were individuals over 65 years of age and accounted for 79.72% of all deaths.

Ocean County has one of the highest senior populations in the Garden State with nearly 300,000 older adults.

Regenye went on to explain that the COVID-19 virus does not discriminate.

The OCHD report also identified that individuals aged 19 to 64 made up slightly

more than 62% of all COVID-19 cases and approximately 15% of deaths in the county.

“We just want people to play it smart as we move forward. We are still in uncharted waters and while we are learning so much more everyday about this virus we still need our residents’ cooperation as restrictions are eased and more people start to congregate whether it’s outdoor or indoor spaces,” Regenye said.

The OCHD advises it’s important to continue to follow these public health recommendations; • Wear a cloth face covering if out in public.

• Practice social distancing (keep at least 6 feet away from you & others).

• Follow good respiratory hygiene recommendations.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, not your hands.

• Wash hands often with soap and water.

Use an alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Stay home if you are sick and avoid sick people.

• Review CDC travel advisories if planning travel.

• No mass gatherings.

“There will be many more restrictions being revised and new phases implemented as we move forward during the pandemic, but the message is clear – follow the rules for everyone’s sake and we can all hope to have a happy and healthy summer,” Little said.

Little added, “don’t let some of the images you currently see on TV and social media allow you to think that large gatherings of people not adhering to social distancing measures is the right thing to do. We understand that people are anxious to return to some normalcy but let’s just do it the right way.”

For further information concerning COVID-19 guidelines visit the OCHD website at ochd.org. The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800962-1253 (24/7) or Text NJCOVID to 898211 to receive alerts.

Additional information can be found at: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019n cov/summary.html • or New Jersey Department of Health website at: state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/ ncov.shtml.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Health Officials Issue COVID-19 Guidelines For Summer Camps

TRENTON – New Jersey’s Department of Health today issued COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for summer youth camps following Governor Murphy’s executive order allowing operations beginning July 6.

The opening of youth day camps will provide New Jersey families who are in need of childcare services with a viable option in addition to traditional childcare centers. The guidelines provide procedures for camp operators to implement health and safety standards for staff and campers such as screening, hygiene, social distancing and staff/camper ratios.

“Summers for our children means being outdoors and engaging in activities with friends, and for many, day camps are an important part of their summer,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “These guidelines will help ensure the health and safety of our children, camp workers and the greater community from the infection and spread of COVID-19.”

Executive Order No. 149, signed by Governor Murphy, allows the resumption of childcare services, youth day camps and organized sports.

Youth summer day camps will be permi ted to operate on or after July 6 provided that they develop and implement a COVID Operational Plan that meets the requirements of Executive Order 149 and the guidelines. All summer youth camps are required to submit the Youth Camp Attestation Form to the Department of Health no later than 24 hours prior to the opening date.

Under the guidelines, cloth face coverings for staff and campers shall be worn when social distancing of 6 feet between assigned groups cannot be maintained. Staff are also encouraged to wear cloth masks while working unless doing so would inhibit the individual’s health; the individual is in extreme heat outdoors; or the individual is in water. Cloth face coverings should not be put on children under age two because of the danger of suffocation.

Daily health screening for COVID-19 will be put in place at entry for campers and staff. Both indoor and outdoor camps should ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that groups include the same children each day and that the same staff remain with the same group each day.

Mixing between groups should be restricted.

Residential and overnight camps are not permitted. In addition, off-site activities, field trips, contact sports and inter-group competitions are prohibited.

Youth camps are licensed by the state Health Department, and applications must be completed and submitted at least 14 days prior to the start date of activities.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Restrictions Lessened For Bars, Restaurants With Alcohol

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Restaurants, bars, and other establishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have been given the nod to prepare to reopen for outdoor sit-down service with social distancing practices in place.

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced provisions allowing them to expand their licensed premises to include increased outdoor service space permitted under Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order.

The ABC issued a special ruling that allows licensees to apply for one-time, temporary permits to extend their “licensed premises” – that is the area in which they are permitted to serve alcohol – to include decks, patios, parking lots, sidewalks and other open outdoor areas adjacent or close by their premises, to correspond with increased seating capacity once they reopen. The permits will expire on Nov. 30.

The action comes after the governor issued Executive Order No. 150, which permits restaurants, bars and other food or beverage establishments to reopen for outdoor sit-down service effective 6 a.m. June 15.

A previous Executive Order allowed those establishments to remain open during the COVID-19 state of emergency, but only for pickup or delivery services. On-premises service of food and alcohol has been prohibited to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

As it was expected that municipalities across the state would seek to allow restaurants and bars to expand their service footprint, both on their property and onto shared property, to accommodate outdoor service, ABC is granting temporary permits that will allow licensees to expand liquor service into these areas.

“As New Jersey’s bars and restaurants reopen sit-down service to patrons, we are doing everything we can to help meet their needs to serve patrons while also complying with the social distancing requirements in place to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19,” Grewal said.

He added, “our first priority is to protect the health and safety of all New Jerseyans as

our state embarks on the road to economic recovery.”

James Graziano, Acting Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control said, “we are committed to enabling New Jersey’s retail consumption segment of the alcoholic beverage industry to resume sit-down service with safeguards in place to protect public health” Graziano said, “the Special Ruling we’re announcing today will help offset the economic impact to licensees caused by a reduced capacity of patrons allowed on-premises at any given time.”

The executive order will allow food or beverage establishments to open for service in outdoor areas provided that tables seating individual groups are six feet apart, and includes a number of safety and sanitization protocols that the Department of Health will be issuing.

It also permits establishments to expand service into outdoor areas to increase seating capacity. The “COVID-19 Expansion Permit” allows licensees to extend their premises onto areas adjacent to or contiguous with the licensed premises, where they may provide for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages as on the primary licensed premises.

The ABC Director may also permit a licensee to expand its premises onto non-contiguous property, provided the property is in reasonable proximity to the licensed premise and the licensee has safeguards in place to ensure that alcoholic beverages will be sold and served in a manner that protects public health, safety and welfare.

The provision to expand services into outdoor areas calls for licensees to demonstrate that they either own the property or have permission from the owner to use it for serving alcohol.

They must offer the same services in the expanded area – i.e. food service – as they do on-premises. Examples of permissible expansion areas include decks, patios, sidewalks and parking lots next to licensed premises, as well as parks and other public rights-of-way, as long as they are accessible from the licensed premises.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 13 - june 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Barter and business might interfere with your rest and relaxation. In the week to come, it may be wise to try to live up to someone’s ideal and prove your commitment to their happiness by being supportive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When life is in a state of flux, perhaps the best thing to do is to stop and take stock. You may hope to make a profit through smart moves, but consider waiting to make investments or purchases until later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Venus has stalled on its journey through your sign, which may focus your interest on things of beauty that permeate your everyday life. Socializing can be a good thing, but it could interfere with your work in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The more friendliness you display, the more friends you should attract. As the week unfolds you may be in contact with people who are interested in what you have to say. Put creative projects aside for a few days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): All for one and one for all might be your motto as this week commences. You might become interested in a humanitarian outreach program or serving your community in some small way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): High expectations may let you down. Something’s value is based on what an interested buyer will pay, not the price you set. In the upcoming week, be forgiving and supportive if a loved one is vague

about details or is feeling uninspired.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be good without being gullible. It’s usually easy to forgive someone who is sincere. You may have a distinct lack of interest in your job or become confused by instructions. By the end of the week your enthusiasm will probably be restored.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your faith and support will impart optimism to loved ones.

Your words can be powerful tools that cut a path through someone’s vague misgivings. Hold off on major purchases until the end of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dissatisfaction can raise its head if you are stuck at home or faced with tedious tasks. Although it may be difficult to muster the energy to change routines, you can still enjoy spending time with loved ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Set a good example but don’t set off in a new direction.

Continue to concentrate on whatever you have in progress but wait until the end of the week to launch new projects that require clear thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your ability to make sound financial choices may be somewhat impaired during the upcoming week.

It’s a better idea to concentrate on contributing something worthwhile to a group or making friends with your co-workers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just being artsy and craftsy may not work out well right now.

Your creative ideas should be more manageable by the end of the week. Keep your chin up and don’t let a lack of enthusiasm bring you down.

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