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Senior Freeze, Homestead Rebate At Risk

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township governing body is urging the state to fulfi ll its part of two programs designed to save money for local taxpayers.

The first is the Senior Freeze program. This locks senior property owners in at a fixed amount. For example, let’s say the senior has to pay $1,000

in taxes. The program locks in the taxes at that rate. Then, when their taxes go up to $1,050, the senior pays $1,050 and then the state reimburses the senior that $50.

The Homestead Rebate Benefit program also provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners.

For most homeowners, the benefit is distributed to their municipality in the form of a credit, which

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By Chris Lundy LONG BEACH ISLAND – It was a week of firsts. It was the first time several movies were shown to the public, and it was the first time that the Lighthouse International Film Festival was a drive-in. In fact, the

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−Photo by Chris Lundy Malls were scheduled to reopen, but the Ocean County Mall in Toms River has been closed for months.

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – We’re not quite there yet, but local businesses are

welcoming the easing of restrictions to help summer get underway.

Local businesses, es-

pecially the small ones owned by our neighbors, need help in rebuilding after being

closed for months.

Marina Papanikolas, director of business for (Help - See Page 13)

Drive-In Film Fest Has Debut

local event was the first and only international film festival that was a drive-in.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the organizers of the festival were left brainstorming ways to still get fiction, documentary,

and other films to the public while protecting theater-goers and staff.

Fortunately, one of the outdoor activities that was approved by the governor was drive-ins.

Pop-up drive-in venues were set up in Beach Haven, Loveladies, and (Film - See Page 9)

−Photo courtesy Lighthouse International Film Festival Visitors drove in to watch movies.

reduces their property taxes.

However, the state’s proposed supplemental budget has a significant reduction in both of these programs.

The Berkeley Township Council passed resolutions imploring state legislators to fund both of these programs and make the necessary revisions (Senior - See Page 8)

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

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – While conditions are gradually changing to allow more in person contact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, autistic children and their parents are are continuing to face new challenges.

Not only are families suffering from reduced income, closed schools, and closed day programs, but individualized educational and vocational supports 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 telehealth, which is a great alternative but may not be the right fit for every child. There is also an overall lack of connection with the community.”

Autistic adults are also fa ci ng u n ique challenges during this time. From appointments 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 u nemploy me nt a nd 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 (Pandemic - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 “some stores are directing traffic one-way through the aisles or requiring other new procedures, 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.”

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we encourage the community to be kind and reach out to someone who may be experiencing additional challenges during these trying times.”

“You never know what challenges a particular person is facing, so offering support 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 found this time of coronavirus 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, challenging for sure. Michael is a senior at Monmouth Regional High School and he thrives on routine, 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 from the start of the pandemic and currently. “Normally 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 support 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 COVID-19 mask. “That was 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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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED 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.

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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.

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Letters EditorJersey Congressional DelI 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 f looded the st reets destroying property and livelihoods. America is cracking at her foundations and we need to start lay i ng t he cement a nd 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

egation. This included the 3rd district which was a conser vative 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 emba r rassi ng 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 (Letters - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 1 to save the people who will be hurt by these moves. The resolutions were sent to the governor and the legislators of the 3rd, 9th, and 10th districts.

“This measure is an unnecessary slap in the face to our senior citizens, who rely on such programs to afford living in this state,” the resolution said about the Senior Freeze proposal.

The reason that the state gave for cutting these two programs was that they lost money due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The township’s resolutions said that it is precisely because of the pandemic that the state shouldn’t cut funding to residents. Residents are suffering economic hardships due to the virus as well and township officials said Trenton shouldn’t balance its budget on the backs of residents who are already hurting.

According to the resolution, Berkeley has 8,700 residents who qualify for Homestead – the most of any municipality in the state.

Across the county, 60,906 qualified for the program, which provided them an average of $221.

Their resolution urges the state to fully fund and reinstate the Homestead Benefit program and find other ways to balance the budget. Since the second quarter tax bills are passed, they want the Homestead applied to the third or fourth quarters.

The Ocean County Freeholders also urged the governor to fully fund these programs.

With more than 173,000 seniors in Ocean County, the loss of this money could be disastrous, said Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari.

“When your monthly income is no more than $1,400 from Social Security, taking away these programs will only increase the severe financial hardship already experienced by this vulnerable population,” Vicari said.

He added, “both of these programs are critical to the ongoing self-sufficiency and financial security of older adults in Ocean County. It’s imperative that we all advocate

for our seniors so they can hold on to the programs that provide them some property tax relief.”

Ocean County seniors living alone on an income equivalent to the federal poverty guideline can cover only 36 to 51 percent of their basic living expenses.

Petition Trenton The 9th District legislators – Senator Christopher Connnors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th) - started an online petition urging the governor not to cut these two programs. It can be found here: senatenj.com/petitions/ propertytaxrelief/.

“Eliminating or cutting the Senior Freeze or the Homestead Benefit programs would have a devastating financial impact on taxpayers, especially seniors, who rely on those programs to stay in their homes and pay their bills. As such, vital property tax relief programs must be prioritized and fully funded in the state budget. The question shouldn’t be if these programs are funded, but how,” the legislators said in a joint press release.

The Homestead Benefit credit had already been eliminated from property tax bills that were due on May 1, forcing homeowners to pay more, they said. Now the tax credit might be removed from bills due in August, November, and 2021.

“For taxpayers who stand to take a sizable financial hit if the Senior Freeze or Homestead programs were cut or eliminated, our online petition will serve as a rallying point and broad forum to fight yet another state policy that would work against taxpayers. A very direct and forceful message needs to be sent directly to Governor Murphy and the legislative leadership controlling the state budget process that taxpayers want and desperately need relief, not more policies that they will be on the losing side of, as is the case with the state’s school funding formula,” they said.

The 9th District, which includes towns like Berkeley, have a large senior population who would be impacted more than other areas in the state, they added. −Bob Vosseller contributed to this story

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Continued From Page 1 Stafford. Cars lined up to watch films on the big screens for five days.

The Festival opened on Tuesday, June 16 with the war drama “The Outpost” and ended with the comedy “The Last Shift.”

There were 31 unreleased films in between.

Some of them were world premieres or films that showed at Sundance or SXSW. The festival showed films “as they were meant to be seen – on the big screen – while keeping the health and safety of its attendees its top priority,” Spokesperson Christine Rooney had said about the festival. “Like all responsible New Jersey businesses and non-profits LIFF has come to realize that ‘business as usual’ is no longer an option, at this unique point in time, and that the Festival cannot be presented in its usual format this year.”

There is a huge shortage of cultural and entertainment events due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and festival organizers hoped to fill that void.

“While COVID-19 put our daily lives on hold, it also shut down the window to the alternative universe of imagination, creation, and art that is cinema. Lighthouse International Film Festival is here to reopen this window on the big screen, as part of LBIs rejuvenation,” said LIFF executive director Amir Bogen.

As with schools, sometimes the best way to reach people was online. The virtual component of the event had scores of short films, episodic projects, surf films and other features. It was also the way that the winners of the festival were announced.

Films were awarded in several categories.

The award for Best Narrative Feature went to “The Subject,” by Lanie Zipoy. It is about a documentarian who caught the murder of

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Continued From Page 7 representing the great state of New Jersey though, he would have fought to pass a comprehensible and common-sense plan to deal with the economic turmoil that COVID has caused. Richter would have fought for pay-roll tax cuts, small-business tax cuts, expansions of SBA loans and for college to reimburse students for the services that they were not provided, such as room and board. All of these plans would have cost, the government less money and would have put more dollars in the pockets of Americas working class.

As the son of a retired police officer turned small-business owner, it would be an understatement to say that this election is not personal. America has been shaken to its core in these past three months, and it is time that we as Americans, and New Jersians rebuild from the damage done by the Democrats in Congress. David Richter spent over 20 years building schools, hospitals and museums, now we need to hire him to rebuild our democracy.

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The award for Best Feature-Length Documentary went to “Feels Good Man” by Arthur Jones. This chronicles how indie comic character Pepe the Frog became the icon of hate groups, and the artist’s attempt to regain control of the character.

The Best Short Narrative Film was “White Eye” by Tomer Shushan, about a man who finds his stolen bicycle and his struggles

with himself.

The Best Short Documentary was “Ashes To Ashes” by Taylor Rees & co-director Renan Ozturk, which follows the story of Winfred Rembert, the only living survivor of a lynching. It also won an award for Social Impact.

The Best Episodic Project was “Lost In Traplanta,” by Mathieu Rochet.

The Jennifer Snyder Bryceland award is a $3,500 prize to a feature-length documenta-

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The Best High School Student Film was “Empty” by Vic Pater, an animated journey using metaphors to have the audience understand mental illness.

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The date change was caused by the COVID-19 restrictions, which has hurt

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This is the organization’s only fundraiser for this school year. Other fundraisers such as the Annual All Alumni Night and Golf Outing had to be cancelled due to restrictions on large gatherings.

Those interested should contact any active member for tickets or mail a check and a self-addressed envelope to CRAA Box 150, Bayville 08721, or use the PayPal feature online at: crhsaa.org.

Farmer’s Market Returns In Two Locations

BER K ELEY – The 2020 Berkeley Township Farmers Market is back in full swing.

The Bayville location is at the Recreation Center parking lot located at 630 Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 9). It is open every Tuesday through October 27th.

The South Seaside Park market is located at 2401 Central Avenue and is just

before the entrance to Island Beach State Park. This year, we are announcing our expanded “Farmers and Beach Market.”

This location will be open every Monday and Friday through September 18th.

Interested vendors should contact Mark or Felicia at 732-269-4456 or visit our Farmer’s Market page for more information at BTREC.org.

School District: Fill Out Your 2020 Census

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township School District encourages all families to complete the 2020 Census. Your answers are confidential and it takes only a few minutes to complete. You can respond online, by phone or by mail. The results

of the Census deter mine how much federal funding our community will receive over the next ten years and how many seats in Congress our state will have. For more information, please visit 2020census.gov/.

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BERKELEY − The Berkeley Recreation Department is pleased to announce that our 2020 Summer youth Camp program will take place. Camp is scheduled to begin Mon-

day July 6th and will run till August 14th.

Online registration begins June 16th.

Visit our Summer Camp page for details at BTREC.org.

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V.F.W. Post 10185 News

By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY − The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, July 2nd, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. The Officers will call all our members to let them know if the Clubhouse will be open in July.

We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905.

Saturday, July 4th, is Independence Day remember to fly your flag and watch the fireworks in the evening.

Tuesday, July 7th, is the postponed General Election Day. The government wants everyone to do mail-in ballots as the new polling places have not been decided yet.

Monday, July 27th, marks the 67th Anniversary of the ending of the Korean War. The monument to the Korean War is located at the Boardwalk and Park Place in Atlantic City, NJ. There is usually a ceremony held there every year by the local veteran orga-

nizations, so that the Korean War will never be known as the “Forgotten War.” For the veterans fighting the global war on the terrorism against ISIS, you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The eligibility dates are June 15, 2014 – TBD. For more information go to VFW.org/Join/ Eligibility.

Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know.

On Tuesday, August 25th at 7 p.m. V.F.W. Post 10185’s Commander Angelo Porteuse and his staff will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 8867, 373 Adamston Rd., Brick, where the latest V.F.W. programs and events will be discussed. Any post member wishing to attend can call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905.

VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off, when these clubhouses are open. Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small flags first and the flags will be disposed of properly.

God bless America and God bless our troops.

Fly the flag everyday, weather permitting.

Emergency Food Kits Available

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township will have another distribution of free food kits on July 2.

The kits come from Fulfill, formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. If you need one, call the recreation department at 732-269-4456.

They are being given at the Holiday City at Berkeley Clubhouse 2 and the Recreation Department on Route 9. However, volunteers are also delivering them.

Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich said that there have been as many as 300 people receiving these kits every 10 days.

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She also encouraged people to buy gift cards, even if they are not really a gift – even if you keep it for yourself. Buying a gift card injects a business with needed cash right now, and then you can redeem that card later when the business is on more solid footing.

“If they are open, just encourage people to support all local businesses in any way they can,” she said, which includes purchases, promoting, and sharing their pages on social media.

While some restaurants have the option of providing outside dining, deeply restricted inside dining is starting on July 2. This might lead to scarcity in how many parties they can sit. Lori Pepenella, chief executive officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, recommended calling restaurants to see if reservations are needed.

Checking out a restaurant’s social media page or website might be a good idea as well, since there might be new hours, new menu items, and even new procedures for safety.

Since New Jersey schools finished up, there will be more opportunities for families to visit the shore.

The Berkeley Times, June 27, 2020, Page 13 A list of all the places that are opening and reopening is at visitLBiregion.com, or on their social accounts by using their Fanfare and Now Serving programs. Fanfare indexes businesses offering online shopping and essential services. Now Serving is an updated list of eateries and breweries, and what they are offering in terms of delivery, pick-up, and outside dining.

There is also a Non Profit Solutions program which connects people with charity groups and is listed by categories such as community, youth, health and culture.

“We have been diligent on maintaining our COVID-19 resource and response guide, as well as consulting with hundreds of local businesses on relief and reopening efforts,” Pepenella said.

Outside events have a larger capacity available because it has been shown that the virus isn’t as easily contracted outdoors.

By July 3, it is expected that events of 500 or more people will be allowed. Therefore, hotel and motel bookings “are catching up with the season,” Pepenella said.

The state has also released regulations on summer camps, so officials are urging people to research the ones that are still open.

For more information, visit the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center’s Information Window at 265 W Ninth Street in Ship Bottom, go to visitLBiregion.com, call 609-494-7211, or email info@southernoceanchamber.com if you prefer free porch pick up of welcome material and vacation kits.

Congressman Hosting Call-In Program On Race Relations

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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“The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator.

The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump

• Returning to work and maintaining your milk supply • Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.”

This class is free, but registration is required.

To register, call 1-800-560-9990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person.

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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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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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Urinary Leakage with Sneezing, Laughing and Coughing: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy | By Dr. Jamie Scomak, PT All too often we hear friends, family and clients repeating these lines to us, that somehow over the past few months, years or decades, they have noticed some “leaking” with everyday activities and bodily responses. This problem may have randomly emerged or slowly developed but either way they can cause havoc on your life.

We understand that a lot of people feel uncomfortable talking about this subject matter and choose to conceal it, however, no one should feel this way because it is a fairly common problem yet it does not have to be your norm.

Leaking when sneezing, laughing, coughing or changing body positions can describe a form of incontinence called stress incontinence. It occurs when there is increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvic region causing increased pressure on your bladder that subsequently results in a loss of urine. If you think about the last time you sneezed, you probably felt some pressure on your stomach as you let your sneeze out. Or when you had a really hard laugh and called it a “belly laugh.” Or when you went to pick up a heavy object and tensed your whole body to do so. These scenarios describe a potential time

when you had some leakage because your pelvic floor muscles were unable to overcome the pressure in your abdomen as a result of these events.

What are pelvic floor muscles? They are a group of muscles that line the bottom of your pelvic region. They have a bunch of responsibilities including assisting with posture, stability, sexual functions, and bladder and bowel control. When you sneeze, laugh or cough, these muscles need to be able to provide you the support needed to prevent any loss of urine. They should be able to contract just like any other muscle in your body to perform their job appropriately. For example, when you go to lift up your groceries, your bicep muscle contracts to support the additional weight or resistance from your grocery bag. In the same manner, your pelvic floor muscles should be contracting as you sneeze, laugh or cough to keep your pelvic organs supported and prevent any leaking.

This reaction of the pelvic floor muscles may not be happening for multiple reasons. It may mean these muscles are weak and need some help with strengthening to improve their function. Or it may mean these muscles are too tight and may need

some help with elongation so they can contract better. Or it may mean these muscles need some help with coordination as they are not contracting at the right time – maybe too late or too early. Either way these are all things that can be addressed by a pelvic floor physical therapist.

How would I know which of these reasons is causing the incontinence I am experiencing? Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy is a pelvic health and wellness center that has five physical therapists who specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy.

The therapists have all undergone training post their Doctoral degrees to specifically treat muscles in the pelvic region. Through a thorough history and examination, they will be able to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to address your concerns.

In general, physical therapists work on the musculoskeletal system to address movement and overall daily functions. The pelvic floor muscles are no different, except that they have functions that go beyond just helping with movement. At Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy, we will address

what’s potentially causing you to leak when you sneeze, laugh or cough, and guide you through appropriate exercises and interventions to improve your overall wellbeing. Therapy involves therapeutic regimens that are non-surgical or invasive.

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Physical therapists have direct access in the State of New Jersey, meaning you do not need a prescription to attend therapy. However, if your insurance company requires a script you will be informed.

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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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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?

Please note that the discussion above pertains only to commercial leases. Force majeure clauses are not typically found in residential leases.

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By Jason Allentoff OCEAN COUNTY – A Jackson Township man has been arrested and charged with murder following a brutal stabbing that left a 23-year-old man dead.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz confirm that 23-year-old Jshawn Cutler was apprehended during a motor vehicle stop in Lakewood Township Friday afternoon.

Cutler is accused of killing 23-year-old Isaiah Renouf, also of Jackson, during an apparent altercation inside a Cannon Boulevard home.

According to a joint statement by the Prosecutor’s Office and Jackson Police, officers responded to a 911 call early Friday morning in reference to an individual with a stab wound. Responding Officers found Isaiah Renouf on the f loor of the residence with a large wound to his chest.

Lifesaving measures were attempted at the scene; Mr. Renouf was then transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, where he succumbed to his injuries.

A post-mortem examination by the Ocean County Medical Examiner determined the cause of Mr. Renouf’s death to be a stab wound to the chest, and the manner of death to be a homicide.

The probe was conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

Cutler is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

In a prepared press release, Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Kunz ack nowledged the cooperative assistance of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Lakewood Township Police Department, Pemberton Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this very thorough investigation.

“Outstanding teamwork was exhibited today by all the law enforcement officers and agencies involved in this investigation,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “This horrendous crime was solved so swiftly thanks to the hard work and determination of these fine men and women in blue.

Through their efforts, a very dangerous person has been removed from the streets of Ocean County. Now, our focus is to ensure that justice is done for Mr. Renouf,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.

Cutler has been charged with Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5d, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4d, and Burglary in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:182a(1).

The family of Isaiah Renouf have started a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral costs.

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We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE SUEZ Reminds Customers To Flush Water Pipes As Part Of Reopening

NEW JERSEY - SUEZ is aler ting approximately 1,600 businesses, homes and seasonal residences in the Toms River area and in southern New Jersey that may have been closed for a month or more due to COVID-19 that a crucial part of reopening will be the f lushing of their water pipes to ensure health and safety.

According to the Environmental Science, Policy, and Research Institute, “building water quality degradation becomes a silent but serious issue.”

While SUEZ continues to deliver water that meets or surpasses all safe drinking water standards, if a building, office or facility has been vacant or at low capacity during the health crisis, the portion of the service line the property owner is responsible for and water appliances found in buildings may now hold water that is of compromised quality.

Subsequently, there is the potential for harmful bacteria to grow (that is unrelated to the coronavirus). When water sits for long periods, the water quality can be seriously affected and prolonged f lushing is required to bring fresh, safe, treated water into the building or home’s pipes.

“Access to clean, safe drinking water at the tap has become even more critical during the health crisis. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization remind us that drinking water is safe, this is no longer the case for water that has been sitting for long periods of time in building service lines,” said Nadine Leslie, CEO of SUEZ North America.

She added, “we have never experienced such a prolonged period where businesses and some homes have been shuttered.

It is now critical that water is f lushed as the country begins to resume normal operations.”

Leslie further explained that chlorine is critical to water treatment as it is effective in removing bacteria and viruses.

“Our goal is to ensure that our customers are using water that is safe and of the highest quality,” she said.

“Flushing is an essential priority for building owners, facility and off ice managers, and cafeteria staff, as well as homeowners who have vacant residences. Safe chlorine levels should return once f lushing is completed,” Leslie said.

For buildings, facilities or offices that

have been vacant or at low capacity during the health crisis, these steps can help reduce water quality challenges as America returns to work.

• If possible, during the work-fromhome period, allow a small amount of water to run from office indoor faucets or spigots, especially if a workplace is vacant at this time. The running water will help maintain chlorine levels that keep water quality intact.

• The water company is responsible for the portion of a service line that extends from larger water mains (pipes) to the curb stop, also known as a water shutoff valve, usually located in the piping near the property curb. The pipes that extend from the curb stop into the building are the owner’s responsibility. Before resuming operations, these pipes need to be f lushed thoroughly by running water for at least 30 minutes from taps within the building to ensure the water is fresh. If staff is available now, begin f lushing right away.

• All water-using office appliances such as ice machines and dishwashers should also be r un and aerators on faucets should be removed and cleaned. This will help clear out stagnant water and replace with high quality water.

• Inspect mechanical equipment – boilers, pumps, water heaters, backf low preventers, etc. – to determine if there are any issues affecting their function.

• The Environmental Science, Policy, and Research Institute offers comprehensive instructions for f lushing building pipes at https://esprinstitute.org/.

Homes that have not been in use during the stay-at-home period should also be f lushed. Homes ordinarily have smaller service lines, so a quick but thorough f lushing is important. The American Water Works Association has published full instructions for home flushing on its website at awwa.org/.

It is important that the return to job sites is as safe and seamless as possible.

Flushing water pipes needs to be on that checklist. For questions regarding water quality or ser vice, SUEZ customers should contact the local customer service center phone number listed on their bill.

SUEZ encourages its customers to visit mysuezwater.com/backtobusiness or the company’s social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 27 - july 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your innocent flirtations may just be a habit or a way of passing time for you, but someone may take it seriously.

In the week to come, think of every meeting as a chance to show that you are sincere and real.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s the first day of summer, and your fancy may turn to thoughts of business affairs and money-making activities rather than love. Tackle practical subjects like your bank balance as the week begins.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Play life like a game of chess. Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice something unimportant in order to win the game. In the upcoming week, you can put your brainpower to work and upgrade your financial status.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is a New Moon in your sign, and although you cannot see it, you might feel it as the upcoming week unfolds. You may feel better able to express yourself once you accept your strengths as well as your limitations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It is hard to find a rainbow without seeing a little rain first. A few bumps may lessen your confidence in the beginning of the week, but your optimism will quickly return. You might prefer to think through a strategy by yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn obstacles and dropped balls into learning opportunities.

Take a few ideas that have been floating around in your head and put them into motion this week.

You and a partner can draw up viable plans and find practical solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some of your fantasies might come true, but there is a reason they’re fantasies. Try not to make irrevocable decisions or major purchases unless they make good sense. You must be perceptive enough to read the writing on the wall.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ideas may be too big to handle alone. You could get a project off the ground if there’s a good supporting cast to help you in the upcoming week. If you don’t have all the answers, at least you know how to get them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have the hammer and someone else has the nails. In the week to come, you and a partner can work together to achieve your dreams.

Your powerful enthusiasm can be the driving force behind intricate plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The first day of summer can light up your life. Not only is the day longer but your patience can last longer. too. As the week unwinds, you may grow closer and more comfortable with a partner or special someone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The difference between failure and success could depend on whether you phone it in or do your best. Remember in the week ahead that a task done correctly the first time will not need to be done again.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the upcoming week you might be tempted to spend time on frivolous things that could rattle your bank account. Put creative energy to good use by focusing on a new artistic project or educational experience.

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