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By Judy Smestad-Nunn June 1 in our Recreation been sold. This year, the ocean beaches averaged BRICK - Season beach office, they were a hot department has already around 300 a day, he badges are still available commodity,” he said. said. sold 8,011. for purchase, but day Lifeguards ensure that Sales have slowed Word had gotten out badges are being limited that there would be a down to about 100 sea- beach goers are socially to 25 a day for Brick limit on beach badge son badges a day, which distancing to comply Beaches 1, 2 and 3 for a sales, so for two and may only be purchased with coronavirus mantotal of 75 day badges, a half weeks the Rec- at Brick Beaches 1 and 3, dates. So far, beaches said Director of Recre- reation staff “couldn’t and at Windward Beach. have reached their caation Dan Santaniello. breathe,” he said. “There Despite the uptick in pacity only on weekDay badges for Wind- wasn’t 10 seconds the season badge sales, ends, Santaniello said. ward Beach are also phone didn’t ring.” overall beach revenue When long-time Beach limited to 25, he added.

As a comparison, by might be down a little Captain Donovan Brown, “When we started sell- last year at this time, because in the past, dai- Beach Lieutenants FJ (Beach ─ See Page 4) ing the season badges on 5,777 season badges had ly badge sales for the

Parents Of Autistic Teen Discuss Coping Mechanisms During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Bob Vosseller N EW J E R SE Y – While conditions are gradually changing to allow more in person c ont a c t d u r i ng t he ongoing COV I D -19 pandemic quarantine, autistic children and their parents are are

c ont i nu i ng t o fa c e new challenges.

Not only are families suffering from reduced income, closed schools, and closed day programs, but individualized educational and vocational suppor ts sometimes

cannot be delivered remotely or are more limited in hours per week or scope.

Donna S. Murray, PhD. is vice president of clinical programs and head of the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) at Autism

Speaks. She recently spoke to Jersey Shore Online/ Micromedia Publications about the issues facing families with autistic children.

“Many appointments have shifted to teleh e a lt h , w h ich i s a great alternative but

may not be the right f it for ever y child.

There is also an overall lack of connection with the community.”

Autistic adults are also facing unique challenges during this time.

From appointm e n t s (Autism ─ See Page 2)

June 27, 2020

Brick Plans In-Person Graduations

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that high school seniors will have live - not virtual - graduation ceremonies this year since Governor Phil Murphy increased the number of people permitted to attend in-person graduation ceremonies after July 6.

“We’re excited to see the class of 2020 graduate in person, albeit in multiple ceremonies to meet the capacity criterion at this point,” said Superintendent of Schools Thomas Farrell during the June Board of Education meeting.

Farrell has been saying all along that he hadn’t given up hope for in-person graduation ceremonies.

Governor Murphy added that if the number of COVID-19 cases rise, there would be a cap on large group gatherings, but Farrell said the administration is hopeful and the district has a myriad different plans for graduation.

“But let’s keep doing what we’re doing, adhering to the CDC guidelines so the number of cases continues to go down and we could celebrate in July,” Farrell said.

The Governor’s guidance does not allow for indoor ceremonies, he said.

High school principals would provide further details, he added.

As far as plans for eighth graders goes, that is a promotion exercise, not a graduation, and their promotion would be celebrated virtually, Farrell said.

“We understand the importance of recognition, and have fantastic virtual ceremonies planned, which will at the very least, be a great memento and keepsake for our students,” the superintendent said.

In other school news, on June 1, the district held its first remote preschool lottery which resulted in more than 350 entries for 250 general education spots, said Director of Special Services Kristen Hanson.

“I’m happy to report that after sending notification to families, and due to a number of students being moved to special education classes, we will be notifying the first several families on the waitlist that there is a spot available for them,” she said.

The department would continue to monitor the list throughout the summer and would be (Graduation ─ See Page 4)

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Autism:

Continued From Page 1 being cancelled, to work being closed, to classes being moved online, there are many different factors that are creating disruption.

“In addition to changes in routine, adults may be experiencing unemployment and changes in independent living situations. For example, while getting groceries may have been a routine task before, that process looks different for everyone now,” Murray added.

Murray noted that “some stores are directing traffic one-way through the aisle s or requ i r i ng ot he r new pro cedures, in addition to dealing with product shortages and purchase limits.

These changes can quickly pile up and make it extremely difficult for someone with autism to navigate them and get what they need.”

As to what the public can do to help those with aut ism as the pandem ic continues Murray said, “be kind, now more than ever the autism community needs kindness and compassion. At Autism Speaks we are focused on creating a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism and we encourage the community to be kind and reach out to someone who may be experiencing a dd it ional challenges du r i ng t hese trying times.”

“You never know what challenges a particular person is facing, so offering

suppor t and understanding can be a universal starting place to help each other right now,” Murray said.

Michele Ruscavage has an autistic son, Michael, who is 17 years old. She has fou nd this time of coronavi r us lockdown to be an extremely difficult time for her and her husband Joseph but they have met the challenge.

“It is has been rough, very rough, chal le ng i ng for su re. M icha el is a senior at Mon mouth Regional High Scho ol a nd he t h r ive s on r out i ne, school, job sampling, community service, at the gym working out and all of that has been disrupted,” Michele Ruscavage said.

She added, “his anxiety levels are very, very high which leads to many unfortunate behaviors that we do have to address. It has been challenging for him more than any of us because he is suffering terribly in not quite understanding what is truly going on. We try to prepare him for each day.”

Like everyone, the Tinton Falls family had their daily routine radically altered f rom the star t of the pandemic and cur rently. “Nor mally he would have gotten up and go to school with a day of academics in a structured environment in a vocational setting. He worked part time at Five Below in Eatontown and some days he would volunteer his time during his lunch break at Red Bank.”

Following his 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. school day he’d go with his father to the

gym and work for about two hours and when his mother came home from work he would take a walk with her around the neighborhood.

“It is kind of our spring routine and every Saturday we’d go to Great Adventure as he’s a big rollercoaster guy.

So everything has been affected and what we had to do was create a new routine which took some time. Now there is virtual school in the morning with his great teachers and suppor t staff helping out in the morning,” Michelle Ruscavage said.

She said that in the early afternoon she joins Michael for numerous walks in different beautiful parks in Monmouth County. “When the governor had shut down numerous parks it got very challenging. That made it really tough.”

“I’m glad after a month the governor reconsidered that because it was really, really hard. We do three walks a day, average 10 miles a day by my husband and son right now. We go to virtual church services on Sunday. We’ve done a lot using technology and also staying outside social distancing,” she added.

Michelle Ruscavage said one difficult point of instruction was teaching Michael the rules of using his protective COV I D -19 ma sk. “ T hat wa s really important for him that he had to understand that people are getting sick so everyone has to protect each other and be distant from each other and wearing a mask. He gets that.”

Michael’s parents managed to create an alternate structure for him “which we continue to prepare him for prepare each day. This is what we are doing, this is what we can do and that is what we are going to focus on with visual aids. He’s not always happy and he does have melt downs occasionally but unlike us when we have uncertainty we can talk ourselves through it I don’t think he is able to do that so my husband and my job is to walk him through it repetitively and it is a lot of work but I think that is all we really can do.”

Michele Ruscavage said that some parents of autistic children use medication more to cope with such situations but we aren’t advocates of that and we feel more of talking through with him that way has shown effectiveness. We are trying to keep it that way.”

Joe and Michele Ruscavage both work at home. Joe is a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School and Michele is a former teacher who is now an administrator at another school district. She occasionally works at home but more often works in an office. Michelle said they are fortunate with their working arrangement which allows them to be there for their son.

Michele Ruscavage said she has a network of colleagues and friends who are in the same situation and have children with autism. “We do talk and strategize as to what works, try this try that so it is a good support model and we help each other.”

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Continued From Page 1 Lucchetti and Robbie Brown (who are both high school teachers in Brick), and a barrier island-based Brick police lieutenant make the determination that social distancing can’t be met, they immediately send out a Nixle alert, Santaniello said.

Usually when the 25 daily badges per beach are sold, social distancing can’t be met as determined from the lifeguard stands, he said.

“We thought about numbers, about using a clicker, but that would be too hard because people go back and forth to use the restrooms and snack stand, and people walk over from private beaches,” Santaniello said.

When the Nixle alert goes out, there is a rush on Windward Beach within the hour, he said.

Daily badges usually become available again around 2 p.m. when the beach starts thinning out, he added.

“Things have been running a lot smoother than I thought they would - people are accepting and understanding of the circumstances when we close the gates due to overcrowding,” he said.

Township beaches are fully staffed, with 71 lifeguards, 20 badge checkers, and a six-person maintenance crew at Windward Beach.

Five mornings a week at around 4:30 a.m., Donovan Brown rakes the beaches, and Santaniello takes over on the two days Brown

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notifying families once spots become available, she added.

And finally, during public comment, resident Vic Finelli asked if the district has realized any savings since schools have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Edwards said that some accounts have more surplus in them than anticipated from half of March, April, May and June, including utility costs - electric and natural gas; diesel and gas fuel for school buses, and substitute services for teacher, teacher aides, custodial, bus drivers and bus aides.

The overall surplus in excess of what was originally anticipated is $5.4 million, due to

is off.

The ocean beaches have two personal watercraft and three all-terrain vehicles.

Lifeguards socially-distance by one sitting on the top of the stand and one sitting below unless the beach is crowded, Santaniello said.

“When it’s crowded, both of the lifeguards sit up on the stand,” he said. “Otherwise, we’re setting ourselves up for failure.”

All beach employees had physicals before the season started and they have their temperature checked every day when they clock in by an EMT who is stationed at Brick Beach 1.

In other Recreation Department news, registration for summer camp will begin on July 3. Camp will be held from August 3 through August 28 for children ages 5-13.

The enrollment will be limited to 200 kids, down from 500 in the past in order to keep them socially-distancing, Santaniello said.

Camp for 50 kids, ages 5-8 will be held at Windward Beach. Three of the township’s rebuilt parks - Bernie Cooke, Lake Riviera and Birchwood - would be utilized for 150 kids ages 9-13, or 50 at each park, Santaniello said.

Kids would rotate to a second park, so they’ll get to use two out of three, he said.

The cost is $100 per child for the camp, which runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

There will be no field trips this year, Santaniello said. “But the kids will still have a good time,” he added.

schools not being operational during the closure, Business Administrator James Edwards said after the meeting.

“We are transferring $2.4 million into capital reserve, and the balance will be used to support the 2021-2022 budget, so that it matches the amount used to support the 2020-2021 budget,” he wrote in an email. “This will hopefully be a huge help in the 2021-2022 budget planning process as we still expect to lose $5.3 million in state aid in that year.”

Putting $2.4 million into capital reserves would allow the district to re-allocate the operational revenues to other things and utilize this money to support the capital projects, Edwards said.

The next Board of Education meeting is a special meeting planned for July 16 at 7 p.m.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EAUTRED L ETTER Changes To Primary Election Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7 Primary Election process due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 144: Active registered Republican and Democratic voters will receive mail-in ballots for voting in the 2020 Primary Election. The mailing of Primary Election ballots began Friday, June 12th.

All registered unaffiliated and inactive Republican and Democratic voters will receive a postage-paid vote by mail application so they can apply to receive a mailin ballot to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. The vote by mail application is also available for download on our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes. com.

The 2020 Primary Election Vote by Mail Application requires registered unaffiliated voters to declare affiliation with either the Republican or Democratic Party in order to receive a ballot to vote in the Primary Election. Once the mail-in ballot application is received, the voter will receive a mail-in ballot from the County Clerk’s Office based upon the political party declared on the submitted vote by mail application.

The deadline for the County Clerk’s Election Office to receive a vote by mail application via mail is June 30. In-person vote by mail applications will be accepted by the County Clerk’s Election Office located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold prior to 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7.

In order for the ballot to be considered timely and able to be canvassed, all Primary Election mail-in ballots must meet the following: Any completed mail-in ballots returned by mail via the United States Postal

Service (USPS), must be postmarked on or before Primary Election Day, July 7, and received by the County Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on July 14. For your convenience the County Clerk’s Office has provided a postage-paid envelope for the return of the completed mail-in ballot.

Secure drop boxes located throughout the County for voters who choose to deposit their mail-in ballot, as well as, completed mail-in ballots delivered in-person to the County Board of Elections must be received by 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7. Ballots delivered in-person, require presentation of identification when surrendering the ballot.

A limited number of polling places with only provisional paper ballots will be available for voters on Primary Election Day. Mailed notices regarding location of polling places will arrive one week before the Primary Election.

Voters with disabilities or who need an accessible ballot, should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 732-431-7790, or may go to their assigned Primary Election polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Primary Election Day. For more information regarding the Primary Election or to view a sample ballot, log onto our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com or download our free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App in the Apple App or Google Play Stores.

Voters with questions should contact the County Clerk’s Election Office by phone to 732-431-7790 or email to ClerkofElections@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. Monmouth County Clerk

Letters To The Editor Sick Of The Division I’m sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans. I’m sick of Christians vs atheists. I’m REALLY sick of the media. I’m sick of no one being allowed to think what they want and feel what they do without offending someone. I am sick of the nosey people who call the cops when anyone does anything they don’t approve of. I am sick of blaming the whole for the sins of a few.

We’re one race - the human race. You want to support President Trump? You do you. It’s your choice. You want to support Biden? Fine... also your choice! You want to believe in God? Okay, believe in God. You want to believe in magical creatures that fly around and sprinkle fairy dust to make life better?

Awesome... you do you.

BUT stop thrusting your beliefs on others and not being able to deal with the fact that they don’t have the same exact mind-set as you. Having our own minds is what makes us all individual and beautiful. If you can’t handle the fact that you may have a friend that has opposing views as you, then you are not any better than the bigots and the racists. I don’t have to agree with everything you believe to be a decent human being and your friend.

I said what I said.

Frances Hose McLean Jackson

Letters Editoregation. This included the I developed subcommittees Ways To To The Move Jackson Forward For those of you who remember Hal Roach’s “Little Rascals” or “Our Gang,” you will know that it takes place during the Great Depression era. At this time, there was economic hardship and incredible racial discrimination.

Despite the horrible conditions which would eventually lead us into WWII, Mr. Roach depicted school age children in very real situations of the day. Somehow, these children of varied backgrounds and means made it work...

As chairman of the Jackson Rent Control Board for several years, I can tell you we have quite a varied cast of dedicated individuals made up of all political parties, races, religions and professional backgrounds. Have we encountered some ups and downs? You bet. Have we been able to attack issues that came up? Absolutely.

Has each member had an equal voice at all times? Yes without a doubt.

I instituted a practice two years ago whereas each member must watch a video speaking of the power of social media, public speaking and repercussions of errors in judgement. Nobody is perfect, but this empowers these members to be in control of their actions and allows them to take their positions seriously.

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to rewrite our ordinance and to refine guidelines for the application process. This ordinance is now before council in review and I applaud this group for their many volunteer hours of hard work.

Our board was the fi rst in its history to levy and collect fines which were returned to our hard working taxpayers.

Our board has acted tirelessly to fight to maintain equality between landlords and tenants. Landlords deliver services while tenants pay the rent as determined by the board.

Our board is proof that it is a very good model. This can be replicated and I think a fair and balanced approach such as this is much needed.

I’m proud of this board’s accomplishments and intend on fostering this kind of work in the years to come should I be appointed as your councilman. In due time I will be rolling out numerous examples of what I may do to inspire the current administration to act on some of my objectives.

Bob Skinner Skinner for Jackson Township Council

We Need A Builder In Washington The current situation in New Jersey and around the country is seemingly dire.

Millions are unemployed, federal spending has taken a life of its own, over 100,000 Americans have died, rioters and looters flooded the streets destroying property and livelihoods. America is cracking at her foundations and we need to start laying the cement and constructing our country back to her formal glory again. We need a builder in Washington, and in David Richter New Jersey has just that.

In 2018, the Republicans lost control of all but one of their seats in the New Jersey Congressional Del-

3rd district which was a conservative staple for the better part of two and a half decades.

Since that pivotal day in 2018, Democrats have truly done nothing productive for the people of New Jersey, or the United States.

They have simply done two things; continued to blow spending through the roof and try to impeach President Trump in what will go down as one of the most embarrassing political stunts in our nation’s history. Democratic Representative Andy Kim, from the NJ-3rd, has done nothing but tow the party line, even though the party line is directly counter to the needs and will of the constituents.

Now, Representative Kim faces his fi rst challenge to retain his seat, and provided the Republicans turn out to vote for Richter he will lose.

Andy Kim voted right alongside the Democratic leadership as they tried to remove a duly elected President on lackadaisical and unconstitutional grounds, even though a majority of his constituents support the President and voted for him in 2016. Kim also voted for the billions of dollars in COVID spending that did not go to helping individuals or small business but instead went to helping bail out major corporations.

The bills that Congress rushed through did not truly help the situation, they exacerbated it. Congress passed bills that made it more affordable to be unemployed than to go back to work, and that is why you see over 700,000 New Jersians unemployed right now, that is reckless! This is what happens though, when you put a bunch of liberal elites into the levers of power, and not people that had to run businesses and sign pay checks into the system.

If David Richter were representing the great state of New Jersey though, he (Letters - See Page 10)

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

Stafford Vet’s Story Shows Why New Veterans Facility Needed From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) released another story of veterans impacted by the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver a new veteran’s health facility to Ocean County.

This release comes one month after Congressman Kim, along with Senators

Booker and Menendez, sent a letter to VA officials demanding answers on why the effort to secure a new veterans’ health care facility in Ocean County failed, and asking the VA to provide immediate solutions for New Jersey’s veterans. The letter remains unanswered.

The story is that of Mary

Ruiz, an Ar my veteran who c u r r e nt ly r e sid e s in Manahawk in. Mar y, like many others, has had issues with the cur rent parking situation and lack of doctors at the James J. Howard VA Commun it y-Ba se d O ut p at ie nt Clinic (CBOC). “I once was ill with flu-like symptoms and called CBOC in morning and was told to come to the clinic. I waited over two hours only to be told that there were no providers available and to go home and come back later in the week,” Ruiz said of past instances of inadequate care.

In May of 2019 Ruiz visited the VA health care facility to get a pregnancy test. “The experience was awful,” said Ruiz. “There was no privacy given when I was told I was pregnant, and there was no provider available to spea k to.”

Ruiz went on to describe t hat, “ T he next t i me I heard anything from VA was a month later with a list of places to get an ultrasound. There was no i nd iv idu al ca re, no guidance after becoming preg nant, no vit amins, no blood work to check on health of mother and baby.”

“I am sharing my story in the hope that other women veterans do not have to experience the same things that I did,” said Ruiz. “I am lucky; I have private insurance, so I have choices. Women who have to rely on the Brick CBOC for their health care should not have to experience 2nd rate care, it’s just not fair and something should be done about it.”

“Mary is right; no veteran should have to endure the second-rate care offered in Ocean County because of the lack of providers,” said Congressman Kim. “The VA needs to come to

the table and show they’re truly committed to providing immediate solutions to these problems plaguing our veteran community.”

Cong ressman K im is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

In addition to advocating for a new veterans health facility in Ocean County, Cong ressma n K i m has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect veterans from VA errors and help veterans identify employment opportunities during their transition to civilian life.

Trump’s Link To Chinese Bank Must Be Investigated Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is calling for a full accounting of President Donald Tr u mp’s ongoi ng business relationship with a Chinese state-controlled bank. Following former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s revelation that President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to buy U.S. agricultural products to help him win the 2020 election, Senator Menendez raised new questions about how much the President may be profiting from his company’s relationship with the state-r un Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).

“This disturbing revelation raises new questions about other ways in which President Trump benefits pe r sonal ly, a nd f i na ncially, from the Chinese gover n ment, i nclud i ng t h roug h ongoi ng bu siness relationships,” wrote Menendez in a letter to Tr u m p O r g a n i z a t io n’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Alan Garten.

ICBC, China’s biggest bank, is reported to have paid up to $24 million to the Trump Organization over the course of a lease at Trump Tower in New York. The details of a new arrangement for ICBC to continue leasing one floor in Trump Tower have never been made public. That new leasing ag reement

s u r fa c e d shor t ly a f t e r President Trump publicly called on the Chinese government to investigate his domestic political rival.

Si m ilarly, the cont ract coincided with a Trump adviser claiming to have gathered relevant information from the Chinese government during a visit to Beijing.

“It is important that Congress and the American public k now how much money Chi na, and any other country for that matter, is paying President Trump through his company,” added Menendez.

The Senator concluded by requesting information to help the Senate Foreign Relations Committee rev iew t he P reside nt’s business deals with the Chinese state-controlled bank, as well as a list of all the foreign state-owned or controlled companies in business with the Trump Organization.

A copy of the Senator’s letter follows:

Mr. Garten, Recent reporting states t h a t P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p asked the Chinese government to help him win the 2020 election by telling President Xi Jinping that “increased agricult ural purchases by Beijing from American farmers would aid h is elector al prospects.” In other words, President Trump sought and accepted incentives from the Chinese government in order to boost his standing in the upcoming presidential election.

This dist urbing revelation raises new questions about other ways in which President Trump benefits pe r sonal ly, a nd f i na ncially, from the Chinese gover n ment, i nclud i ng through ongoing business relationships.

Specifically, the Trump O r g a n i z a t io n - w h i c h P r e sid e n t Tr u m p s t i l l profits from - maintains a business relationship with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of Chi-

na (ICBC), which is cont rolled by the Ch i nese gover nment. According publicly-reported figures, ICBC paid the Trump Organization up to $24 million over the course of its previous lease at Trump Tower in New York. Coincidentally, the lease expired the same month that President Tr ump asked the Chinese government to investigate his domestic political rival, which coincided with a Trump adviser claiming to have gathered related i nformation from the Chinese government during a visit to Beijing.

Last year, ICBC reportedly decided to continue leasing one f loor in Trump Tower. The terms of that ar rangement do not appear to have been publicly reported. However, they are of significant interest to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has jurisdiction over U.S. foreign relations. It is important

t h at C ong re ss a nd t he A mer ican public k now how much money China, a nd a ny ot her cou nt r y for that matter, is paying President Trump through his company. To that end, I request that you provide the Committee with the following information by July 1, 2020: • T he value of ICBC’s past lease with the Trump Organization; • The ter ms of ICBC’s new lease, including the length of the lease, the amount of ICBC’s annual payments to the Tr ump O rga n i zat ion , a nd a ny other relevant infor mation; and • A list of any other stateowned or controlled companies in China or any other foreign country that are current or prospective lessees of or lenders to any Trump Organization properties.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and I look forward to receiving your response.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – In the midst of issues with race relations, and conflict between law enforcement and protestors, a local congressman is hosting a call-in town hall on these issues.

Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be holding a telephone town hall on Sunday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss issues impacting the black community including policing reform and the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

He will be joined by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and the author of the Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act, which would ban the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers.

Residents in the 3rd District can sign up for it here: kim.house.gov/live

“Events of the past months have made clear the vast inequalities in our criminal justice system and our economy for black Americans,” said Congressman Kim. “These are issues that need to be confronted and that demand solutions. I’m proud to be joined by Chairman Jeffries for this important conversation and look forward to speaking with our neighbors across Burlington and Ocean Counties about what must be done toward the goal of justice and equality.”

Kim co-sponsored the Justice in Policing Act, which would reform law enforcement with the aim of greater public safety. In the past weeks, Congressman Kim has joined peaceful demonstrations calling for justice for George Floyd, has held a virtual forum on discrimination and bias, and has met with black community leaders to hear their concerns and discuss solutions on police reform and other critical issues.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Free Rabies Clinics Resume

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – For so long, we’ve been worried about the health of our family and friends, but our furry family members need some care, too.

That’s why the Ocean County Health Department has resumed the free rabies clinics at both their Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and their Southern Ocean County Animal Facility.

“Pet owners that have been waiting to have their pets inoculated for rabies can now call either of the two county animal facilities to schedule an appointment for this free animal care service provided by the Ocean County Health Department,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Pet parents are asked to abide by all social distancing measures and shelter rules for the protection and safety of all the pets, owners and staff.”

Rabies vaccinations are by appointment only and members of the public are encouraged to register for the Northern Ocean County Facility clinic on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 732-657-8086. The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility clinics will take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month and the public should call 609-978-0127.

Social distancing requirements will be followed, of course. Staff and members of the public will have to wear face coverings. People should attempt to remain at least six feet apart at all times.

Staff will meet the arriving car side for completion of initial paperwork. The pet owner is encouraged to allow their pet to be taken into

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If the pet needs to have the owner with them, only one member of the public will be allowed inside at a time.

“It’s so important pet parents have their cat or dog vaccinated against the rabies virus,” advised Daniel Regenye. “There is no cure for this deadly disease - for animals or people - but being vaccinated is the next best thing to protecting the pets especially with summer here and the increased risk of potential face-to-face meetings with wildlife.”

Both animal facilities are open for adoptions, reclaims and surrenders – also by appointment only. Residents searching for a new pet are encouraged to visit the OCHD website at ochd.org and petfinder.com for pets available for adoption at either facility. All OCAF pets receive age-appropriate vaccines, are micro chipped and spayed or neutered.

“We are heading right smack into the heart of kitten season and will soon have dozens of cute adorable kittens available throughout much of the summer and fall. If you’re seriously considering adopting a kitten or - even a cat or dog – this is certainly the right time,” reminded Regenye.

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Restaurants, Casinos, Will Open To 25% Capacity

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Restaurants, casinos, and race tracks will be opening on July 2, but they will only be allowed to accept 25 percent of their capacity, Gov. Phil Murphy said during his daily coronavirus press conference.

“Because of the progress we have made,” these regulations were able to be eased, he said.

Additionally, outdoor gatherings will be allowed up to 250 people, he said. This is up from 100 people. There are no limits for religious or political activities.

Indoor gatherings used to be limited to 25 percent of capacity, or 50 people. Now it is 25 percent of capacity, or 100 people.

Casinos might open to family, friends, and invited loyal customers at fi rst, he said.

People should still wear face coverings and practice social distancing, he warned.

One of the criticisms of Murphy’s slow reopening is that it is not clear why certain regulations get relaxed when they do. One of his catch phrases is “the data

drives the dates.” This means that places should reopen only when it is safe. But to an outsider, the process seems arbitrary.

Murphy shared some statistics in the beginning of his press conference. One of them is the percentage of positive tests per day. As this number continues to go down, it is determined to be safer to get out and do more things. On June 17, only 2.42 percent of tests came back positive.

Furthermore, for every three people who are hospitalized, four are released from the hospital. There are fewer people being put on ventilators. These statistics show a trend toward safety.

He said the stay-at-home orders in the beginning, the wearing of masks, and the social distancing was responsible for bringing these numbers down.

However, he warned that people going to bars and beaches and not socially distancing might kick those numbers higher.

“People have let their hair down too much,” he said. “We don’t want to look like states that have gone through hell and have gone back through hell.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Celebration Of Life Honors Organ Donors

─Photo courtesy NJ Sharing Network Team Andrew is in memory of organ and tissue donor Andrew Jova who passed away from a brain injury caused by an accident. His parents, Paula and Jennifer, lead the team.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – On Sunday, May 17, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant, inspired thousands of supporters from all over the world during its live Celebration of Life program. Viewers from 18 different countries, 38 states, and all across New Jersey tuned in to watch the inspiring and interactive program, making it one of our state’s largest online community events during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The event was presented

by Hackensack Meridian Health and supported by dozens of other generous sponsors.

To view a recording of the LIVE Celebration of Life program, visit NJSharingNetwork.org/5K. The program included inspiring messages and tributes from NJ Sharing Network leadership, staff, board members, 5K teams, sponsors and community partners. Following the program, many of the participants walked, ran, danced or biked their own 5K routes in their neighborhoods and shared photos and videos on NJ Sharing Network’s social media platforms.

“Clearly, we all wish that we could have come together in person for our usual 5K event, but nothing was going to stop us from celebrating the gift of life,” said Chris Bautista, Chair of the Long Branch 5K Celebration of Life and Captain of Team Luke, the team created in memory of Chris’ son Luke David Bautista, who passed away at age 15, but was able to donate his heart, both kidneys, liver and pancreas to save the lives of five people.

“Our online program served as a special way to honor those who gave, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost while waiting for the gift of life.”

In addition to inspirational messages from the 5K teams, some powerful and touching highlights of the LIVE Celebration of Life program included: • National Anthem sung by Denise Peoples, a double lung transplant recipient with an amazing voice.

• 5K Starter Horn sounded by Keyport resident Dawn Burke, a lung transplant recipient.

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loved ones who have passed.

• Messages from inside NJ Sharing Network’s Donation Resource Center (Call Center) and Transplant Laboratory.

• Messages of self-care during COVID-19 pandemic.

• Unveiling of a new Quilt of Love tribute for donor families.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life events, which first began with an event in 2011 at NJ Sharing Network in New Providence. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NJ Sharing Network changed its originally-scheduled Long Branch 5K event to an online program to provide a healing and uplifting experience for those whose lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

“We are simply overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from our live Celebration of Life program participants. Ten years ago, we could not have imagined the incredible impact that our events would have on the donation community,” said Elisse E. Glennon, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and Executive Director, Foundation, NJ Sharing Network. “Since its inception, more than $8 million has been raised to increase the number of lives saved through innovative transplant research, family support, public awareness and education about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. We plan to keep going until we ensure that everyone who needs a life-saving transplant gets one. We thank all the families, friends, volunteers and sponsors who have participated every year - especially those who participated in our online program.”

NJ Sharing Network plans to hold its New Providence 5K Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 13, at its headquarters. This event will be a 5K Walk & USATF Certified Race. For more information or to sign up, visit NJSharingNetwork. org/5K. Today, there are nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents awaiting a life-saving transplant. Every day, approximately three people are added to the New Jersey waiting list. One organ donor can save eight lives and one tissue donor can restore health to over 75 people.

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New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while.

Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer.

Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances. We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/ or drop off services at our Toms River office.

This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of communication with family and friends.

As our offices begin to transition to opening again, the “new normal” will require us to scan temperatures, ask patients specific questions related to covid-19 symptoms, stagger appointments so there’s no more than two patients in our office at the same time and allow extra time to disinfect all areas once the patient has left. This “new normal” will significantly limit the total number of patients we can see but it’s absolutely critical to follow these procedures at least for the remainder of the year.

For over 30 years, Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and/or can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive support.

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Iodine is a purplish-grey mineral is needed for our survival. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this supplement because people assume iodine is a drug, but that’s not true. It’s as natural to your body as magnesium or calcium. A shellfish allergy translates to an iodine allergy in only about 2 or 3 percent of people! Most people avoid iodine their whole life because they do not know this. A shellfish allergy has to do with you being allergic to a protein in the fish, not iodine which is needed for your very survival.

Here are 5 signs of possible iodine deficiency: 1. Goiter. You may have an enlarged thyroid and it will look like a lump at the base of your neck. Goiters are sometimes treated with iodine supplementation prior to surgically removing the thyroid gland. Not all goiters are related to low iodine however, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiters and nodules in the thyroid gland. Sadly, some physicians surgically remove the thyroid gland instead of trying iodine. The issue is that you are still deficient in iodine and a thyroidectomy doesn’t correct that, besides symptoms within the breast will show up next! I have a whole chapter on goiters in my best-selling book, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine.

2. Breast Pain or Cancer. Iodine deficiency causes tiny benign (noncancerous) cysts to begin forming in the breasts and the condition is termed Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Women with this condition have slightly lumpy breasts, and breast tenderness. Sometimes it’s hard to enjoy a hug because the pain is so bad. Continued iodine insufficiency may increase risk for breast cancer as well.

3. Feeling Tired or Weak. Low iodine always leads to low levels of thyroid hormone. That’s because your thyroid gland requires iodine to

produce thyroxine, your thyroid hormone. This is the hormone that makes you feel strong, energetic and full of vitality.

4. Dry Skin. Iodine is needed for soft skin and healthy skin. Eczema is sometimes related to low iodine or hypothyroidism. When iodine levels are low, skin cell regeneration doesn’t occur as often as it should and this leads to dull, itchy, dry skin.

5. Pregnancy and Baby’s Brain. People underestimate iodine’s power on the brain. If you’re deficient in iodine, risk for miscarriage is increased.

But there are implications to the baby too, if mother is not a seafood lover, or has iodine deficiency for some other reason. When mother’s iodine is deficient, she has what we call “hypothyroxinemia” which damages the developing brain. The baby may be born with neonatal hypothyroidism, or may have cretinism, a severe cognitive disorder.

Since doctors now tell women to limit seafood due to mercury concerns (and a dirty ocean full of plastics and phthalates), I urge you talk to your practitioner to see if a clean supplement of iodine is something you should take in advance of pregnancy or during. Creative brands of iodine contain both iodine and iodide, two different isomers of the molecule that feed and nourish your thyroid gland and breasts. You can find this in one capsule if you look for high-quality brands.

Understanding the pathogenesis of hypothyroidism and its connection to impaired iodine status in the body has allowed us to look at all these symptoms and realize they are not always a new “disease.” Sometimes a symptom is tied to a natural mineral that has become deficient for one reason or another. Causes include our genes, or poor diet, sometimes a medication (ie a drug mugger) and more. It’s important to find the underlying cause of your symptoms, rather than layering on the drugs.

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The Arc Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals

LAKEWOOD - The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is now hiring Direct Support Professional positions to provide services throughout Ocean County to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Staff working in these positions are essential healthcare workers who have the critical role in safeguarding our community.

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter continues to provide direct care during the COVID-19 crisis to 184 residents among twenty-two group homes, forty-three supervised apartments and eight supportive living apartments. Housing options are based on the individuals’ needs and desires with the goal to live a full and productive life in the

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The role of a Direct Support Professional is to help individuals with disabilities by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with acts of daily living and teaching them life skills.

Employees of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter receive higher than industry

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Commercial Rent Payments And The Coronavirus By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many commercial tenants are asking whether they are excused from making rent payments if the tenant’s business has been impacted or shut down by as a result of the coronavirus. In particular, they are asking whether a force majeure clause often found in commercial leases, excuses the tenant from having to pay rent. A force majeure clause in commercial leases generally relieve the performance of a party because of an unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of the parties to the lease which causes a party not to be able to perform under the lease. The term “force majeure” usually means an event that could not have been reasonably anticipated, or which, if anticipated, could not be controlled. Force majeure clauses are added to leases to excuse a party’s performance under the lease in cases of natural disasters or “acts of God,” such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc.

The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease.

Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause.

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been very reluctant to allow force majeure clauses to excuse the perfor mance of one party to a commercial lease and especially to excuse the payment of rent under the lease. Courts look to see whether the event should have been anticipated by the parties and addressed in the lease. Not all unforeseen events are subject to the force majeure clause.

The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause. In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease.

As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent?

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─Photo courtesy John Barron The scholarship ceremony was held virtually this year.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

It’s A Group Effort

Dear Joel, I work in a small advertising and public relations firm. We assist clients with print and digital advertising, branding, promotional videos, social media etc. We work in teams of three, creating advertising campaigns for new and existing clients. It’s a very free-form and creative environment where everyone’s input is welcome, and no idea is discounted. What I have always enjoyed is the camaraderie among my co-workers and the team approach, no one individual takes credit for the work of the team. Recently, one of my co-workers took sole credit for a very successful project when it was presented to the client. The rest of us stayed silent in front of the client but confronted him later. He acknowledged that he was in the wrong and stated it would not happen again. Until the next time and the time after that. It has made working with him diďŹƒcult since no one wants to openly share their ideas for fear of them being ‘stolen’. If we go to management, it will be even more diďŹƒcult to work together. Do you have any suggestions on how best to this handle this situation?

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er’s frustration at his behavior, and I applaud that you did not ‘correct’ him in front of the client. However, if the campaigns are team projects than it’s important that both the management of your company and your clients know that all of you have participated and contributed to the project. Each campaign is a blend of ideas and that’s the way it should be presented. I suggest naming your team; it sends a message of unity, individuals becoming one unit, working toward the common goal of a satisfied client. Think of how a football team works; one player cannot score a touchdown without blocking from the other players, it must be a team effort. And when the game is over the entire team, not just one player wins or loses. I believe that having a team name will be a constant reminder to your ‘credit stealing’ co-worker that he can’t run the ball alone. Thank you for writing.

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