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─Photo courtesy Pinelands Alliance Barbara Fox Cooper had to leave her home after the project cracked her home’s foundation.

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By Bob Vosseller NEWARK– The Depar t ment of Justice will be doling out $2.2 million in grant funding to communities with innovative law e n for c e me nt a ge n cies and stakeholders through the Department’s Office of Com-

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Environmentalists opposing the New Jersey Natural Gas Southern Reliability Link pipeline were pleased to learn that the State Department of Environmental Protection is suspending work on the project.

The DEP’s letter of suspension for the SLR pipeline includes a sus-

pension of permits for the project, a stop work order, and the department is re-evaluating the projects’ general permits. This is in reaction to damage to roads, a stream, and a home near the project.

The SRL pipeline would connect to a compressor st at ion in Chesterf ield and run 28 miles of pipe

through Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. Specifically, it goes through Plumsted and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and ends in Manchester near the corner of Route 70 and Colonial Drive.

“DEP finally stood up to NJNG…They pulled the permits because of unauthorized and illegal discharge of materials

Howell, Others Get Grants For Innovative Policing Projects munity Oriented Policing Services (COPS Off ice) Communit y Policing Development (CPD) M icrog r a nt s Program.

COPS Office Director Ph il Keit h said 29 awards would be present with amounts ranging from $15,090

to $100,000.

The State Department of Law and Public Safety is receiving a $34,350 grant for its Officer Safety and Wellness Program and Howell Township is receiving a $93,357 grant for its Youth Engagement Program.

“These funds will p r ov id e a d d it io n a l resources for the development of policing strategies that will improve the way law enforcement interacts with the people they are sworn to protect,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said.

that polluted wetlands and groundwater,” New Jersey Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel said.

“NJNG has clearly violated the Flood Hazard, Wetlands, and Buffer rules and are being held accountable by the DEP. The pipeline construction has caused a catastrophe for the people living along the pipeline (Pipeline - See Page 2)

He added, “this comes at a crucial time, as we work to refi ne and enhance community policing strategies.”

Keith said, “the CPD Microgrants Program is a critical resource to advance innovative community policing (Grants - See Page 8)

July 18, 2020

District Discusses Reopening Plans

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Building a plane while in flight was how School Superintendent Joseph Isola described how school districts grappled with the short notice from the state that remote learning would replace in school learning back in March.

Now districts like Howell which offers K-8 grade, face an even bigger issue. How to get students back into their buildings safely. It was the subject of a two-and-a-half-hour July 2 Community Interaction Committee meeting.

“The plan we will talk about at our Aug. 5 board meeting may or may not be the plan we are living at the end of September because there will be things that change. We are looking at a phased approach opening up safely for our students, staff and community and hopefully by the end of the school year find ourselves in a normal setting. That is the challenge many school districts are facing,” Isola said.

The Community Interaction meeting featured Board President Mark Bonjavanni and Board members Ira Thor and Christy Mangano, citizen members Heather Wallace, Donna Carnevale, and Marc Parisi along with Isola and Asst. Superintendent of Business Administration Ronald Sanasac.

They went over a variety of issues that the district is facing and parents and staff have questions about.

Some of those discussions were explored again during a July 8 Board of Education meeting.

Isola said that attendance in schools will not be relaxed and that like always the district answers to the state regarding that. “We will require to the extent that we do now but attendance is a consideration for our upcoming policy meeting as it applies specifically to the COVID situation.”

The district is also looking at developing a kind of affidavit/parental contract that acknowledges “you won’t send your child to school with a fever which speaks to why temperature taking may not really be a great indicator of what symptoms are out there.

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Tittel said that the DEP listened after months of continued public outcry, letters to the governor’s office, and protests at ground zero. “Any time we can slow down a dangerous project is always a small win for the environment.

The DEP explained the reason for the suspension in their letter stating NJNG’s general permit fell under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rule and on April 9 through 15, June 16, and June 19, the utility reported to the Department three separate inadvertent return events that occurred.

The pipeline installation involved horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and resulted in impacts to freshwater wetlands, transition areas and headwater streams, environmentalists said.

DEP officials requested additional information from NJNG which it will evaluate to determine if the project will be able to achieve compliance with the conditions of the Flood Hazard Area Permits and if the agency determines that the project remains inconsistent with regulations, then NJNG will be required to obtain a Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit.

“It’s important that the DEP put a stop work order on NJNG’s drilling permits for the six sites of the SRL pipeline. However, they need to pull these permits and suspend the rule for Hazardous Destructive Drilling (HDD),” Tittel added.

“We believe there are now nine incidents of suspected problems, if not more, in different areas of the pipeline that need to be investigated. That is why the DEP needs to issue a stop work order on the entire pipeline to stop digging and drilling until these issues are addressed,” he said.

There were reports along the SRL pipeline route in Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington counties about problems with the construction of the pipeline. These include spills, potential sinkholes, and materials from drilling in streams and ditches.

A home in Upper Freehold Township was made uninhabitable last month and its occupant had to leave her residence as a result of the HDD work. Ironically, the homeowner is Barbara Fox Cooper, a founding member of People Over Pipelines who has been fighting since it began operation.

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An NJNG spokesman admitted the work caused a blowout while drilling for SRL and cracked the foundation of Cooper’s home.

In Plumsted Township on Fisher and West Colliers Mill, a pipe collapsed causing a sinkhole near the SRL construction area.

NJNG took full responsibility for the Cooper home incident and has offered to reimburse her for the damage done to her residence according to a company spokesman.

Tittel said efforts requesting Gov. Phil Murphy, the DEP, the Pinelands Commission and the Board of Public Utilities to halt the work had not been successful.

“Maybe now they will listen. Despite still being involved in ongoing litigation, NJNG is moving forward with construction for the pipeline at their own risk but the risk has been to the people along the route and to the environment,” Tittel said.

Tittel maintains that the pipeline work has affected the work area’s air, water, and homes. “The pipeline has caused irreparable harm to the environment, and is putting a blow torch just feet away from people’s homes.”

In January there was a blowout at the Joint Base. Tittel said “when NJNG is drilling, they put their equipment in areas that are regulated. When they drill under wetlands and streams, they are altering the geology and causing serious damage. People have been hurt, their properties have been damaged, streams have been polluted and people living along the route are frightened that they’re next.”

“Based on these unanticipated, unauthorized environmental impacts to the DEP-regulated wetlands, transition areas, and streams, damage to the private residence and the need to protect public health, safety, welfare and the environment, the Department is suspending NJNG’s permit upon its receipt of this letter,” the DEP letter states.

The DEP is seeking to evaluate NJNG’s remaining HDD work locations and the potential for additional impacts to public health, safety, welfare and/or the environment.

“During this temporary pause on the SRL, New Jersey needs to suspend rules on HDD permits across the state until the DEP has a better understanding of the impacts it has on the environment,” Tittel said adding, “The SRL pipeline is completely unneeded and unnecessary and will cause a disaster. Gov. Murphy needs to stop this pipeline otherwise he is just full of hot air.”

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Continued From Page 1 fevers maybe innocently or purposely with over counter medicine like Motrin,” Isola said.

During that same meeting questions were posed by some of the 215 attendees that attended the virtual meeting which included an inquiry about whether there would be any after school activities.

The superintendent responded, “I believe we could see an environment that has virtual after school activities. I am very cautious about what fall sports will look like.

We are waiting to see what high school leagues do. We’ve been asked to pause and

get guidance from the high school before we make decisions.”

Thor noted that on the college level “we’ve already had schools in the state already put an ax for sports in the fall and that means winter sports as well.”

Isola responded to another question about limiting movement of students within the school from section to section. “In the elementary school it is obviously a little easier as the classrooms are designed to have one class with one teacher for a core subject.

Middle school, we get a lot more traffic.”

The use of ultra violet lighting similar to what the New York Subway system is using to sterilize its facilities was also brought up and whether it could be used to clean

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“Mr. Sanasac is working on that,” Isola said.

“Ultraviolet technology is long standing however it is not being used during occupancy so that would be an activity for the evening. We are looking at many portable lights and I will have quotes and a presentation for the operations committee,” Sanasac said.

Social distancing was also an issue. It was discussed whether kids might go to school for split sessions. If this is the case, parents might need child care.

A question was raised by a parent whether they would be able to have a say in which day a child might be spending time at home. “It will be considered. I don’t know how much we can accommodate but we will make that part of our considerations,” Isola said.

Another inquiry was whether there would be parent training to give more tools to parents during periods of remote learning.

Isola responded, “Yes, we will probably do that during our Parent University program and other parent meetings.”

Thor’s daughter Kendra, an incoming 8th grade student provided an e-mail that was read during the July 8 board meeting public comment period that promoted the idea of why students should return to a live classroom experience.

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“I honestly feel for the three and a half months that remote learning took place I did not do much learning. For the fi rst part of this year I was doing well with all subjects including algebra. Sometimes I had a problem with algebra but my teacher was able to help me a lot because we were in person however once we were forced to go to remote learning, I felt like I hit a brick wall in algebra. I did not understand the new work given to me and it could not be explained over a computer screen.”

“My example is one of many as I am talking to friends of how their remote learning experience went. It may be a solution for a few days but it is defi nitely not a long-term solution,” she added.

The student asked the board and administrators to consider how many students want to return to school and who aren’t doing full remote learning. You should measure classrooms for how students can fit six feet apart. “Nobody can benefit from going back to school some days and remote learning the rest of the days. The full in-person learning by far the best option to take.”

Isola said early on in the meeting that “we are working through our road back plans.

We are working on different scenarios as the information and guidance is trickling out and the frequently asked question document report is being done. We don’t want to hurry up and get it wrong. We recognize that we won’t have a one design plan that will fit all.”

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E DITORIAL Newspaper Will Not Endorse Candidates Here in the letters page, we give you a chance to endorse the candidate of your choice. You’ll see endorsements for any party. But what you won’t see is an endorsement from the newspaper itself.

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Summer Camp: A Place to Build Resiliency As New Jersey camps reopen and welcome children and teens for summer adventure in the great outdoors, there is a special opportunity to spend time building critical social and emotional skills among campers.

The long months of quarantine have taken a toll on our kids, and health professionals are raising concerns about their social and emotional well-being. Psychology Today recently reported: “Research shows that children and adolescents are experiencing mental distress due to the disruptions of the closure of schools, activities, and maintaining social and physical distancing.”

While summer camps look slightly different this season with smaller groups, optional face masks and hand sanitizer stations, they still offer a unique environment where children can explore nature and connect with each other.

When kids spend high-quality time outdoors, they thrive physically, emotionally, and intellectually. In an outdoor setting, they discover a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills and become resourceful problem solvers.

Summer camp provides a vital building block to support children’s growth and social-emotional development.

It can be a life-changing experience as kids cultivate relationships and learn from their social interactions with new friends. Year after year, kids share that the best part of camp is making lasting friendships.

For families not comfortable sending their kids to outdoor day camps, there are plenty of virtual camp options that incorporate engaging online activities with other children.

Girl Scouts, for example, is offering summer camp adventures at home with plenty of activities to complete away from a screen and open to all.

In this time of social distancing, we must remain committed to fostering healthy connections and supporting the social-emotional growth and learning of our children.

Eileen Higgins CEO, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

Letters To tations, The Editor she looked like my March 13th, had 15% of my Trump Votes

By Mail Do you know who’s voting by mail this election?

Donald Trump. And do you know who’s making it harder for everyone else in the country to vote by mail in the middle of a global pandemic? That’s right - Donald Trump.

He and other White House officials have gone on record with false claims against mail-in voting, even though it’s one of the safest options for us to cast our ballots as the country recovers from this pandemic.

In the face of Trump’s hypocrisy, I expect Congress to do the right thing and provide both economic relief and expanded funding for no-excuse absentee voting, early voting, and other options to make voting safer this November. These are all common-sense reforms that a vast majority of Americans support and changes that would help increase voter participation during and after this crisis.

Even though Congress allocated some funds to help states implement these voting reforms, without an additional $3.6 billion in election assistance funding, some voters may not be able to make their voices heard during one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

We must prevent a situation where voters are forced to choose between protecting their health and casting a ballot - no matter what Trump says.

Congress has the ability to act right now and we need to make sure our representatives know that anything less than immediate action is unacceptable.

Joann Pichiarello Manchester

Support Local Workers (And Be Nice To Them) I spoke with my daughter before writing this. She is a hairdresser in Manahawkin.

When she sent me a picture of her first day, with mask and shield and then at the end with markings and irri-

son, who’s a doctor, only he’s supposed to wear this, and he gets paid a hell of a lot more money.

Her days and her colleagues’ days are long, very long, they are not making the money they once made.

Why? Because they are limited to the amount of people they can have in the salon. On top of all that, the amount of cleaning that needs to be done after each person is unbelievable.

I write this because I’ve seen many (Facebook) posts over establishments charging more money. Do any of you have any idea how much money these establishments have lost?

Even if they received any of these government loans, do you really believe it covers all their expenses?

I’ve seen hundreds of posts of wanting restaurants, salons, gyms, etc. to open, but, wait, open up on your terms? With the amount of (Personalized protective equipment) they are required to now have, who do you think pays for this? If you only got paid for 25%, how are you truly supposed to make money and yes, feed your family. I ask that you take a minute to understand that these businesses are NOT trying to rip anyone off, take advantage of anyone or gauging. They are trying to survive; they are trying to keep people employed and somehow stay afloat for as long as they can, otherwise all we will have eventually are vacant buildings.

My guess is a lot of these workers could probably stay home and make more money on unemployment. They chose to make a go of things and try and get this country back on its feet, so let’s give them a break. If you feel it’s too much money, don’t go.

I believe they have those color in box items at the store. Me personally, I don’t want to come out looking like a peep or a clown. I love sitting at a restaurant having a glass of wine and enjoying someone making a wonderful dinner once in a while. If you feel they are asking too much, again, don’t go, make due at home.

For me, I work in NYC, haven’t been back since

salary taken from me, along with losing vacation time. It sucks, but I believe it can be worse. It can always be worse. The way I see it now, it is slowly getting better, slowly getting better.

So be patient, be understanding and be kind. People just want to get back to doing what they love, and what they do well. If you don’t want to see more auto stores or dollar stores and the like support all these small establishments/ businesses in Barnegat and the surrounding areas. Let’s keep these establishments great!

Susan Dangelmajer Barnegat

Richter Can’t Find Toms River On A Map So, we’re stuck with David Richter, huh?

It’s bad enough that the Primary election was with a bunch of people from Burlington County, but Richter doesn’t know anything about Ocean County.

He doesn’t live anywhere around here really.

He supposedly is from Willingboro. I don’t even know where that is. So I guess we’ve got that in common.

If there’s a debate, I want them to ask the candidates to find Toms River on a map. I bet he can’t. I bet he doesn’t know that Ortley exists or our development problems or our school funding dilemma.

He tried to run for election in the 2nd District until (Congressman Jeff) Van Dr e w swi t c h e d p a r t i e s.

When he didn’t have a chance there he moved to the 3rd District.

It’s kind of like our (previous) congressman, Tom MacArthur. He rented an apartment just so he could run for office here.

These people are pathetic.

I’m tired of people just coming in and thinking they can run things around here.

They know nothing about us and they don’t care about us.

Donald Soto Toms River

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

$22 Billion Lead Removal Amendment Would Help Mercer County From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th), who has been working to help alleviate the threat of lead in drinking water for Trenton Water Works (TWW) customers in Mercer County, supported an amendment on the House floor July 1 to significantly increase funding authorized for the federal Lead Reduction Grant Program to $4.5 billion annually for the next five years.

“Clean drinking water is the most basic of necessi-

ties,” Smith said. “It is the responsibility of the local, State and federal officials to do everything they can to ensure that all citizens have access to safe drinking water.

“I supported this amendment to get more federal assistance into programs in New Jersey and other states, which in turn can use the funds on infrastructure improvements to deliver safe water to local water systems like Trenton Water Works and their customers.”

Smith has been working with TWW, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pursue federal and state funding to assist with improving drinking water in Trenton and the surrounding communities of Hamilton, Lawrence, Ewing and Hopewell served by the City of Trenton’s water department.

The amendment Smith backed was approved and added to HR 2, the Moving Forward Act, which provides critical funding for much needed infrastructure projects such as the Gateway Project and others in New Jersey. In addition to the $22.5 billion to help with lead reduction in local water

systems, HR 2 also authorizes approximately $20 billion for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) over the next five years.

“Federal funds also f low from the EPA to states from the drinking water fund,” Smith said. “The increase in this program will enable the NJDEP to help more local projects aimed at updating and maintaining drinking water infrastructure.”

Six months ago, in December 2019, when Smith hosted a meeting in his Washington office with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and TWW officials, Wheeler pledged to support efforts to improve water quality for TWW customers, including replacement of lead service lines. Earlier in 2019, Smith met with Director of

EPA Region II Peter Lopez, whose region includes New Jersey. Smith had previously met with NJDEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe in early 2019, as well as other TWW, Trenton, EPA and NJDEP officials in support of TWW. In 2018 Smith and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) met with Mayor Gusciora and TWW officials, toured their filtration plant and other facilities, and were briefed on TWW’s plan of action. In Washington, Smith met with federal funding experts at the Congressional Research Service regarding opportunities for TWW and its service area communities to effectuate meaningful lead abatement opportunities. According to news reports, proposed up-

grades are on hold and under various stages of consideration due to legal disputes between city officials and the State of NJ. The City of Trenton’s water department and its utility TWW serve the city, but also much of the neighboring town of Hamilton in Smith’s district, plus Ewing, Lawrence and Hopewell. Residents of all the towns served by TWW and in need of lead pipe replacement, are eligible for TWW’s discounted program to replace their lead service lines at a subsidized cost of $1,000, and about 5,500 homes are slated for upgrades through summer of 2021. To find out more about this program, visit twwleadprogram. com. TWW’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program hotline is (609) 989-3600.

Booker, Menendez Announce $5.3M To Support NJ Health Dept.

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced the awarding of $5,370,096 from the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Hospit al P re pa red ness Program (HPP) to support the New Jersey Depart-

ment of Health’s response and recovery efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These funds are absolutely critical as our state continues to battle COVID-19 and prepares for future spikes,” said Sen. Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy. “This will ensure our hospitals and health care workers are ready and able

to respond to this pandemic, as well as future outbreaks and natural disasters. I’ll continue fighting for the resources our state needs to make it through this unprecedented crisis.”

“New Jersey is one of the states hit hardest by this public health crisis, with our health care providers working around the clock protecting the health and safety of our residents,”

said. Sen. Booker. “Now we must ensure that New Jersey hospitals and health care professionals have the federal resources needed to continue to prepare for and respond to this ongoing crisis.”

The HPP provides funding and technical assistance to every state and territory to ensure their health systems can respond and recover from an outbreak

or disaster, like the current COVID-19 pandemic or Superstorm Sandy. This also allows hospitals to collaborate statewide to ensure the residents of New Jersey can access the medical care they need in the event of an emergency.

Last month, the senators announced nearly $6 million in HPP funding for the NJ DOH and New Jersey Hospital Association.

Volunteers Can Make A Difference To Victims Of Sexual Violence Sexual assaults do not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many survivors, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times that a survivor needs 180 Turning Lives Around even more; and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. We have made a few temporary shifts to some of our services, but 180 is operational and here to help.

Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault and 180 Turning Lives Around stands with all survivors. For forty-four years, 180, a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual

violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers. 180’s specially-trained, confidential victim advocates, with countywide law enforcement and the Forensic Nurse Examiners program, provide emotional support and assistance to victims, and their significant-others, during accompaniments for timely and sensitive hospital medical examinations, and police and grand jury procedures. 180’s volunteers also provide telephone support, which includes at the time of crisis, addressing medical and emotional needs, information regarding the justice system, and referrals for services. They also provide support and advocacy for the survivor’s significant-other and adult survivors of childhood

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We invite the community to join 180’s life-changing mission today. 180 is conducting the mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers on June 2-25, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Ocean Township Police Headquarters, 399 Monmouth Road. The training will be conducted via a virtual platform, if self-distancing is still in place. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen-years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, and submit to fingerprinting and background checks. 180 is committed to a socially and culturally diverse team

to best serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of or training in sexual violence is not required. To obtain an application, contact Tina Morgan at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272, or visit 180nj.org/give-help/ volunteering/sexual-violence-program-advocate/ Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26.

180 is dedicated to providing safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy for those in Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sexual violence, please call 180’s 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 1-888-264-RAPE (7273). For more information, visit 180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 911.

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By Bob Vosseller FARMINGDALE – Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore are excited about the return of outdoor day camps which reopened on July 13.

Camp Amity Acres, Waretown, and Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale, are offering six weeks of summer camp through Aug. 21.

Both camps will be providing experiences that connect girls with nature and foster friendship in a fun and safe environment while maintaining a safe social distance.

“We appreciate what girls have been through over the past several months and we want to share Girl Scouts’ experience to help them adapt and cope with the uncertainty they faced and continue to face,” said Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

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Campers will be grouped in smaller units with increased safety and hygiene protocols.

Both camps will serve girls entering kindergarten through eighth grade, and their sibling brothers.

Camp activities will include swimming and water play, boating, arts and crafts, and archery, as well as the unique opportunity to earn Girl Scout badges.

Higgins noted that “Camp will be different this year, but I expect many girls to say this is their best summer ever. With smaller groups, the bonds they create at summer camp will become even stronger.”

As part of its focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Girl Scouts is also partnering with AT&T to offer a week-long virtual STEM program for older girls the week of Aug. 17. Additional details will be shared in the weeks to come.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Investigation: Police Reasonably Believed Journalist Was Protester When Arrested

By Chris Lundy ASBURY PARK – An investigation into whether a journalist was wrongfully arrested during a protest determined that police mistook him for a protester.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office investigation determined that the journalist was not arrested to silence a reporter. Rather, he was arrested because he was believed to be a protester who had disobeyed orders to disperse more than two hours after the curfew. During the course of the investigation, 21 people were interviewed, and multiple videos were viewed.

Asbury Park Press reporter Gustavo Martinez had been at a protest in Asbury Park on June 1 that was in response to George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis. The city had issued an 8 p.m. curfew.

Police said that the protest was peaceful for most of the night. Most complied with the curfew. About 200 of the approximately 1,000 still stayed out. At 10 p.m., officers issued orders via loudspeaker to disburse.

The “remaining protestors were taunting and threatening officers, were unruly, and some threw water in officers’ faces. At approximately 10 p.m., the Monmouth County Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) and the NJSP Mobile Field Force were jointly deployed to disperse the crowd.”

Within 15 minutes after police in riot gear arrived, officers described the scene as a riot. Two officers were injured, one with a skull fracture from rocks that were being thrown.

The police statement does not discuss how many protesters were injured. It also does not discuss whether the presence of police in riot gear caused an increase in violence.

Some journalists were wearing fluorescent vests with the word “PRESS” or were carrying large cameras that journalists would use.

“Martinez, unfortunately, was one such journalist whose affiliation with a news organization was extremely difficult to discern,” the prosecutor’s office said. He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, goggles, a mask, a black helmet and a gray backpack.

His press credentials were on a lanyard around his neck that had the word “PRESS” on one side and nothing on the back. He was filming with his cell phone.

“When asked by detectives whether his employer provided him with any specific clothing or equipment, Martinez said they did not, but said that his editor did advise him to bring protective gear,” police stated.

Video of the arrest, some of it from Martinez’ cell phone, show officers arresting protesters. Martinez walked backward, filming the officers, for some of the video.

Then, the reporter approached officers along with protesters.

Officers saw protesters approaching the officer making the arrest, and came to his aid because his back was to the protesters.

This was when Martinez was arrested.

When the footage is being viewed from the body-worn cameras of the police, Martinez’ press credentials were backwards, with the blank side facing forward.

“The area is dark, poorly lit, and loud with yelling going on during the melee. Martinez is heard saying something during his arrest, but what he is saying is indiscernible and difficult to hear. Detectives reviewing the footage could only make out that Martinez said ‘I’m a [inaudible].’ Martinez is wearing a mask, is positioned face down, and there is a lot of commotion making hearing his exact words difficult for both the arresting officers and detectives who reviewed the clip multiple times. After Martinez is handcuffed, the officer advises him that he is going to roll him on his side and to get up on his right knee so the officer can help him up. Notably, after being helped to his feet, Martinez never indicates to either officer he is a member of the press,” the statement said.

“In his reporting, Martinez alleged that his cell phone was purposely knocked out of his hands during the arrest, but the two officers involved contend it fell during the arrest.

The BWC footage does not clarify this point, but one officer is seen retrieving the phone and placing it in Martinez’s pocket after Martinez was helped to his feet,” the statement said.

“After his arrest, Martinez was turned over to other officers, was walked to the transport van and later processed at the Belmar Police Headquarters. Martinez had contact with three officers in the course of being transported to Belmar, but did not indicate to any of them he was a reporter. While being processed in Belmar, Martinez indicated he was a reporter only after an officer took possession of is property, saw his lanyard, and specifically asked Martinez if he worked for the Asbury Park Press. These officers, however, were unaware of the specific circumstances that led to his arrest. Martinez was issued a summons for failing to obey an order to disburse,” the statement continued. “These charges were dismissed later that same morning.”

The statement also notes “This investigation was undertaken not because of any direct complaint filed against any individual officer, but due to a number of broader citizen inquiries into the arrest of a journalist the night of the protest. To date, Martinez has not filed a formal complaint against any of the officers involved with either our Office or the Asbury Park Police Department.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Cops: Gambling Business Owner Filed False Tax Return

By Chris Lundy NEWARK - A Monmouth County man allegedly failed to disclose tens of thousands of dollars he made from his gambling business, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said.

Steven Bryce, 50, was charged with filing a false tax return for 2013. His address was not disclosed; he was only described as living in Monmouth County.

According to the police, the 2013 tax return he filed on behalf of himself and his spouse stated they had a total income of $112,899. It omitted tens of thousands of dollars from his gambling

business.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito thanked special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael Montanez and special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Denahan in Newark with the investigation.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney J Fortier Imbert of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Special Prosecutions Division.

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It’s a judged show and trophies will be awarded (including Best Represented Club).

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE A Ride Down Memory Lane On The Squankum School Bus

By Ann Malsbury, of The Howell Heritage and Historical Society HOWELL –The following remembrance by Jesse F. Smith was first published in the May 2003 edition of the Howell Heritage Newsletter.

Jesse and his brother Harold were sons of Jesse MacKenzie who owned the house now known as the MacKenzie Museum.

How fondly reminiscent it was to read Isabel Kittleson’s brief biographic sketch in the March Howell Heritage. What made it so nostalgic to me was her reference to Squankum School.

I was about three years behind Isabel, but I remember her and her Easy Street school bus stop (although I didn’t know it was Easy Street until years later).

That school bus trip was almost as memorable as the one-room school. I contacted Isabel to help me with some of this article.

I attended Squankum School for only two years- 1930-1932. My brother, Harold, and I were living in Maxim with a kind and gentle person, Mrs. Ella Woolley. She was a patient and caring guardian of two active boys.

I was in the third grade, and Harold was in the fourth grade with the stalwart teacher, Mrs. Conover. My 4rth grade was with one of the best teachers I ever had- Marian Stankle, while Harold went to 5th grade in Farmingdale.

The school bus ride and the students are what are so poignant in my memory. I’d like to use my 4rth grade year in trying to remember everyone I knew at the Squankum School as well as others on the Squankum school bus run.

To help with chronology, I’ll refer to students in my grade, those who were younger, the ones who went to upper grade school in Farmingdale, and those who went to high school in Lakewood.

Our bus driver was Bill Patterson- a tall lanky man with a deep voice, a warm smile, and a big adam’s apple. His route started at the Bert Woolley (no relation to Ella Woolley) farm in lower Maxim picking up the Woolley kids: Calvin (in Harold’s grade) and Virginia (in my grade), followed by Wanda, Aneke, and Robert.

The second stop was at Ostrander’s for Charles (in my grade) and his two younger sisters, Thelma and Levina. One or two houses beyond, Bill picked up the Gunther sisters, Margaret (in my grade) and Mildred (a year younger).

After leaving Gunther’s, the bus crossed the Jersey Central track, which is where the Maxim flag station stood- a stark and dark one-room shelter. About 200 yards beyond the crossing on the graveled Maxim Road, Harold and I boarded the bus at our door along with Ruth Longdon, Mrs. Woolley’s daughter, who went to Lakewood High School.

The last stop on Maxim Road was at the lane to Van Schoick’s dairy farm for Buster Van Schoick (in Harold’s grade) and his sister, Toots, who also went to Lakewood High.

The bus turned toward Lakewood at the Lakewood-Farmingdale road (a tarred road now) and drove approximately one half mile before stopping for Raymond Marks (in my grade).

The bus run continued on to the Nisi farm where Jimmy Nisi (in Harold’s grade) boarded the bus. At this stop, the high school students changed to another school bus bound for Lakewood. Bill then turned our bus around and headed back on Lakewood Road toward Squankum.

On this backtrack, the bus stopped for Gladys Dickerson (younger than me) and, I believe, James Mikkelson (in my grade). (I remember him, but I don’t recall where he lived; he may have lived in Squankum.)

Then boarding the bus on Easy Street was Isabel Burdge, bound for Farmingdale School, and her little sister, Alice (younger than me).

There was one more stop before Squankum School at the Johnson dairy farm lane for Roy and his brother, also Harold, who both attended Farmingdale School.

At Squankum School, the students who attended the “debussed.” John Spence and Earl Havens (both Harold’s grade) boarded the bus to go to Farmingdale. John’s younger sister, Marietta (in my grade), and their younger brother, Robert, were Squankum “walkers”, as were Earl’s brother, Osborn ( in my grade), and their younger sister, Rose.

Other Squankum “walkers” included James VanBenthysen (in my grade) and his younger sister, Ellen; Esther Fenimore (also younger); and Lawrence Morton, Thelma Morton’s younger brother, who lived two doors up from the MacKenzie House.

Sophie Spinapont and her younger brother, Billy, walked from Allaire Park area to Squankum School, where Sophie got on the bus to ride to Farmingdale. Sammy Kellar walked from the Kellar store at the junction of Allaire Road. (Billy and Sammy were both younger than me.)

Finally, one Squankum sister and brother (whose last name escapes me) were Geneva (in my grade) and her little brother, Felix (a beginner- it wasn’t called kindergarten then).

He was a cute little boy and the “darling” of Squankum School.

A memorable addendum to the Squankum school bus was Bert Woolley’s farm truck that he used for hauling produce to market. Sunday mornings he loaded the Woolley kids and others from Maxim, including Harold and me, into the back of his truckall of us standing in the back holding on to the racks and all trying to keep our Sunday clothes neat.

That was the Maxim bus for the Squankum Church Sunday School. Our Sunday school teachers were Margaret Bills and the very personable pillar, Thelma Morton Spence.

I just had to add to Jesse’s article that Ella Woolley was my grandmother’s sister. She and Bert Woolley were cousins although Jesse was too young to know that.

Bill Patterson, the bus driver was my uncle - my grandfather’s brother and the last name of the brother and sister that Jesse did not know was Czernovski. I know this as Geneva married my Uncle Harry Patterson and became my Aunt Jennie.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Toms River Halloween Parade Cancelled

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The parade is annually run by Toms River Fire Co. No. 1. It has a history of entertaining locals for decades.

It is billed as the second largest Halloween parade in the world, and can have upwards of 6,000 viewers. The Downtown area is shut down and people compete for seats.

“The Toms River Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 has decided for the safety of the community and all fi rst responders involved due to the ongoing pandemic to cancel this year’s Halloween Parade,” wrote Carl Weingroff,

─Photo by Bob Vosseller one of the organizers. “This pandemic has struck all aspects of normalcy. Even though the curve has straightened out a little bit the risk is still at a high with the magnitude of people that crowd in the downtown area we feel this is the best decision. This will be the 3rd time in history of the parade being canceled. First being in the 1920s during the depression, 2nd for Hurricane Sandy and now this.

“We as always thank each and every one of you and your organizations for the complete and continual support you have given the Toms River Volunteer Fire Co No. 1 in all of our events,” he said.

On the up side, the fire company is planning 2021’s parade and already has the date set. It will be Oct. 30, 2021, with a rain date of Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m reading a book called The Island (Victoria Hislop) which is about a leper colony and the book is set in the 1900’s where people with leprosy were exiled to an island called Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete (Greece). And people were sent there to live, and to die. The island is abandoned today. It became self-sufficient and only after 1957 were the residents allowed to return to their homes (if they were still alive).

Today, half of the cases of leprosy occur in parts of India and there are still leper colonies. There are leper colonies all over the world. This condition is ancient, but sadly, even with centuries of medical advancements, we still see thousands of cases globally. It is medically known as Hansen’s disease. Those afflicted with leprosy are often from poverty-stricken areas where there is difficulty accessing medical professionals and clean food or water. The condition, if untreated, will cause nerve pain, skin lesions, disfigurement, and amputation, not to mention social stigma.

In the book I am reading, one of the main characters, a teacher named “Eleni” becomes infected with leprosy by her student Dimitri, and they are both banished from Crete to live forever on the little island of Spinalonga. Eleni was never to return home, but her altruistic and loving nature made life better for those she knew during her time on the island.

Like COVID, the condition of leprosy seems to show benefits from Vitamin D. They did not know that back in the 40’s and 50’s when Spinalonga and other leper colonies formed. I am not comparing lep-

rosy to corona, these are not even remotely related. The only similarity is that vitamin D can be helpful for both according to current scientific research. Vitamin D supports many aspects of immune function, as well as myelin sheath repair.

Today’s aim is to enlighten you about the condition of leprosy because it still exists in the US, especially in the southern US, and it’s making a resurgence in Brazil. Just FYI, armadillos are a host, and people still eat them. As a reminder, zoonotic infections are 100% preventable, and therefore easier to avoid than to cure.

The signs and symptoms of Leprosy include: • Discolored (or thick) patch of skin on the body • Muscle weakness • Loss of eyebrows or eyelashes • Painless swelling or lumps on the face or ears • Numbness in parts of the skin Treatment of leprosy will help to avoid the nerve damage. If left untreated it may cause: • Shortening of toes and fingers • Foot drop • Blindness • Neuropathy or burning sensations in skin • Chronic ulcers that don’t heal on the skin or feet • Difficulty swallowing or talking There are many physicians today who specialize in the treatment of leprosy and other infectious diseases, so if you have concerns that the bacteria has invaded your body, please do some reading at websites such as The Leprosy Mission International and the National Hansen’s Disease Program.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Professional, sensitive Lady - 50+ seeks man 50-67. Like outdoors, pets and dining out. I'm attractive but looks are unimportant to me; kindness and high ethics are.

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Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (30)

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Personal - 973-229-3386. Looking for older black woman, any age, for company and nice time. White gentleman will treat you good. (31)

Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor: Masks To Be Required Outside As Well

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy will be mandating that masks must be worn outside as well, but said he understands this will be difficult to enforce.

The COVID-19 transmission rate is going up, he said. Due to expanded testing and contact tracing, experts have learned that the rate of infection is slightly higher than 1. What this means is that for every one person who gets the virus, it spreads to at least one other person. This is the first time it has been higher than 1 in weeks.

This is why Murphy said he is issuing an Executive Order to wear masks outside, he said on a television news program.

He called it an “early warning sign” that cases could be on the rise. However, he acknowledged that this order will be difficult to enforce and in some cases won’t be necessary.

For example, if you are walking on the

boardwalk with your family, you don’t really need the mask. In this example, the only people you are within 6 feet of are people in your household. However, if you are in a situation where you cannot social distance from people outside your household, a mask would be needed.

So, if you are congregating in an area outside, you need to be wearing a mask, he said. Police will be giving at least a warning to people, he said.

“We’ve been through hell in New Jersey.

We’ve lost 13,00 people. We don’t want to go through hell again,” he said.

The governor thanked the millions of people who have been following the rules and helping contain the virus but warned all it takes is one selfish person to ruin it for you.

Other protective measures include frequent hand washing and self-quarantining for 14 days if you are coming from a place with an outbreak.

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Nuclear Regulator Commission Submits Report On Advisory Boards

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY - Staff of the Nuclear Reg ulator y Com mission recently submitted a report to Congress on the best practices for Community Advisory Boards (CAB) involving decommissioning nuclear power plants like the Exelon Generating Station in Lacey.

The NRC’s report on best practices

for community advisory boards associated with decommissioning activities at nuclear power plants was mandated by the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. NRC staff conducted 11 public meetings from August through October 2019 to prepare for the report and to obtain insights from host

states, communities near nuclear power plants, and existing community advisory boards.

Staff also conducted two webinars to provide people unable to attend the meetings in person an opportunity to participate in the process.

Public comments from these meetings, responses to a questionnaire were used

by the NRC staff. They wereissued in September, and direct outreach to state and local officials and organizations to compile its report.

The NRC received 1,235 oral and written comments from 216 commenters through these outreach efforts. The report to Congress is available on the NRC website, nrc.gov/docs/ML2011/ML20113E857. pdf

Clean Ocean Action Offers Free Webinar On Offshore Wind Energy Development

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Clean Ocean Action will host the webi nar: “Lu nch a nd Lea r n” Of fshore Wi nd Energ y Development.

The free webinar will be presented by policy attorney Peter Blair who will discuss the development and status of offshore wind energy facilities in the New York / New Jersey area.

T h e we b i n a r w i l l b e c o n d u c t e d t h roug h Zoom a nd pre -regist rat ion is required for the event that will r un from noon to 1 p.m. on July 22.

As states address and design pathways to achieving climate and clean e ne rg y goals, of fshore w i nd ha s become a prom i nent opt ion. Lea r n about the status of offshore wind development.

The webinar will explore what the creation of this coastally-dependent industr y will look like in New Jersey, and what Clean Ocean Action is doing to ensure that offshore wind energy is developed in the most environmentally sustainable manner possible.

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RWJBarnabas Hospitals Allowing Visitors Again NEW JERSEY - Due to the steady decline in the number of individuals with COVID-19 in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health announces that effective immediately, all hospitals in the system will begin permitting visitation within defined safety parameters. Additional information on the updated visitation guidelines as well as information on RWJBarnabas Health’s resumption of specialty care services can be found here: rwjbh.org/patients-visitors/whatyo u - n e e d - to - k n ow - a b o u t- c ov i d -19/ general-visitation-guidelines/.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JUly 18 - JUly 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Work to understand and strengthen any weak areas in a key relationship during the upcoming week. You may feel pulled in multiple directions; be clear and direct about upholding your commitments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There is no time like the present. You may have been dreaming of having a special item, or had your heart set on owning the latest gadget, and there it is. Don’t hesitate to go ahead with inspired purchases GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can easily navigate the nuances of the social scene in the week ahead. You can make a good impression on others during the next few days, which may offset any lack of expertise with business or finances.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make headway while you have time and energy. This part of the week is the best period to make key decisions and put your plans into action. You will find that partners may be optimistic and eager to be cooperative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be authentic. You will always prevail when you under-promise and over-deliver. Your intuition and generous instincts might be right on the mark right now, but later in the week they may be more difficult to access.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your enthusiasm makes you a daring contender. You may put your best foot forward whether you are playing tennis or working on a creative idea in the week ahead. Get all your ducks in a row quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t hold back when you’re in a beneficial situation. In the upcoming week, people are likely to see you in your best possible light, giving you a chance to make your fondest dreams come true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sharing mutual sympathies can create a symphony of hearts. Someone’s presence may prove uplifting. Avoid being pinned down to a promise, and don’t put significant plans into motion in the second half of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may feel you don’t have a care in the world, but you will still need to be mindful of real-world necessities. Get your thoughts and your important belongings organized for the upcoming week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the week to come, someone may trigger your passion either emotionally or intellectually. You might be filled with energy, so focus it and trust that everything will turn out well in the end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some wild ideas might work out better than anticipated.

Focus on your finances during the next few days while you are inspired to make a good showing.

Pressure on the job may increase late in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on being healthy and wise. The part about being wealthy should take care of itself. The week to come may contain some genuine opportunities for intelligent purchases or to make a splash in the business world.

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