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−Photo courtesy Freehold Borough Police Four officers hold up their awards alongside the 14-year-old boy whose life they saved.

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD BOROUGH – A total of seven Freehold Borough Police Officers were honored with Life Saving Awards after saving residents from life-threatening situations.

At the May 3 council meeting, Sgt. John Reiff, Ptl. Steven Ambrosino, Ptl. Victor Segoviano and Ptl. Aaron Owens were honored after aiding an unresponsive 14-year-old boy. When a first aid call was initiated, the police officers quickly arrived at the scene to find the boy not breathing and having no pulse.

Thanks to their life saving efforts and quick response, the boy that the officers saved was able to join them at the council meeting to honor them for their service.

“We were proud to honor several officers who went above and beyond during a couple calls for service,” the department wrote in a statement.

In addition, Sgt. Diego Flores, Ptl. Patrick Healey and Ptl. Brian Ruegger were honored at the meeting for responding to a report of smoke coming from a house. When they arrived, they found the home on fire and the resident trapped inside. Officers were able to save the resident as the home was engulfed in flames.

“These officers were able to grab the resident and literally pull him through a first floor window as access to the front door was covered with smoke and flames. The resident not only survived, he sustained no injuries,” the department wrote.

All seven offers were presented with a Life Saving Award by Chief of Police Craig Dispenza and Mayor Kevin A. Kane.

Also at the council meeting, Lt. Chris Colaner and Sgt. Nicholas Iozzi were promoted and publicly sworn in to their new posts.

Local Teens Win Music Contracts For Anti-Drug Songs

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – With her creative message on substance use prevention, a Monmouth County student won fi rst-place for the Drug-Free New Jersey’s Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Dr ugs New Jersey music competition.

The virtual Prevention Concert and music competition was supported by 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association.

The first-place winner, Samantha Yannarelli, of Mater Dei Prep in Monmouth County, showcased her original song “They Swore” at the concert

which was broadcasted online at ShoutDownDrugs.com. The contest also highlighted musical performances of 14 finalists from seven different counties throughout the state, each contestant creating an original song spreading the message of substance use prevention.

At the end of the concert,

WRAT Creative Director and PM Drive DJ Jimmy Steal announced the winners live on 95.9 FM WRAT. The second-place win went to Alessandra Regenye and Angelina Amato, of Toms River High School North in Ocean County, for their (Music - See Page 4)

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$54.8M Budget Adopted; Will Council Get A Raise?

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – With a close vote, the Howell Township Council members have adopted a $54.84 million budget for 2021. The new budget includes a possible 60 percent pay increase for council members.

At a recent Township Council meeting, a public hearing was held on the budget and ma ny residents expressed their opinions on an increase in the five council members’ sala r y ra nges f rom $7,50 0 t o $12 ,0 0 0.

Taxpayers currently

pay $37,500 for the total of all five salaries, and it could potentially increase to $60,000.

When a motion was made to adopt the budget, Mayor Theresa Berger, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “no.”

Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo and Councilman John Bonevich voted “ ye s.” T he mot ion failed 3-2 and subsequently the budget was not adopted.

Berger said that she voted no because of (Raise - See Page 4)

New Ordinance Would Limit Warehouses

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A new ordinance may be adopted that would remove warehousing and distribution as a permitted use in Howell’s Special Economic Development (SED) zone.

At the May 11 Township meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss the ordinance and this discussion will continue at the May 25 meeting.

If adopted, the ordinance would still permit the following in the SED zone: assembly and packaging, and/or the manufacturing of food, textile products, apparel, lumber and/or wood products, furniture, stone, glass and clay.

According to the proposed ordinance, “Retail use shall continue to be permitted as an accessory use only to those warehouse/distribution facilities legally existing as of April 12, 2021, (Ordinance - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 provided the percent of floor area devoted to retail use shall be limited to 1,000 square feet or 5 percent of the gross floor area, whichever is less.”

Councilwoman Pamela Richmond was the one who brought the issue to light and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell thanked her at the meeting.

“I know sometimes being on the Planning Board, bringing things to the council doesn’t always give you a positive outcome, but I want to thank you for doing that. That is something we really need to get underway so we have warehousing in the proper zones in the future,” O’Donnell said.

The public hearing portion consisted of many attorneys coming forward to defend and raise concerns for their respective Howell business.

Attorney Ron Gasiorowski, who represents Stavola Leasing, said the property owner would be affected by the adoption of the ordinance.

“I think the ordinance itself is basically self-defeating,” Gasiorowski said. “Property

owners will still be able to apply for variances for the use. So, you are saying it is a permissible ban, but in fact, if someone owns property and comes before the zoning board the obvious response is going to be ‘what chance do you have of securing a variance,’ when in fact within perhaps months of the application you are passing an ordinance banning the use.”

Gasiorowski suggested that council members should re-evaluate the proposed ordinance rather than have it proceed to litigation.

Several other attorneys representing property owners in Howell had similar views and opposed the ordinance. Some said that the proposed ordinance is inconsistent with the master plan and asked the council members to table the ordinance.

At the end of the public hearing, Councilman John Bonevich made a motion to table the ordinance.

“I would like to table and really think about it, and probably watch this meeting again. I would like all of us to get together and talk about this meeting” Bonevich said.

With Richmond seconding the motion, the council approved tabling the issue and discussion will continue at the May 25 meeting.

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$3,000 and $2,000 music contracts. Over the next year, it’s planned for the winning students to perform their original songs at statewide events.

“These talented New Jersey high school students have shown their commitment to being peer leaders on the issue of substance use prevention,” PDFNJ’s Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “The participants have displayed not only creativity and musical talent, but also determination to make a difference in the lives of their peers by using their talent to spread important prevention messages.”

To listen to recording of the Prevention Concert Audio Show, visit ShoutDown Drugs.com.

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more logical way, a more reasonable way,” Berger said.

Township Manager Brian Geoghegan explained that the budget does not give council members an automatic salary raise, as that has to be done separately by a salary ordinance. The members then have the right to either refuse or take a lesser salary than what was offered.

“To my understanding, this budget does not release any funds to council stipends. It just allows the discussion; you would need an ordinance to actually release the funds.

That is why I supported this budget. You can have the conversation about a raise at a later date,” Russo said.

A motion was then made to reconsider the issue and a second vote was made to adopt the budget. Berger, Russo and Bonevich voted “yes.” Richmond and O’Donnell voted “no.” The 3-2 vote in favor of the motion meant the 2021 budget was adopted.

The council members previously introduced the budget at their April 13 meeting.

Continued From Page 1 original song, “Holding Out.” Third-place was awarded to Peter Sawyer, of Paramus High School in Bergen County, for his song, “Scars.”

A panel of independent judges and online voting contributed to the decision of the contest winners. Online voting began back in February and finished on May 6. Each musical act was featured on the website with a profile so the public could vote their favorite songs.

The prizes consisted of: first-place winner received a music contract worth $5,000; Second- and third-place winners earned

Continued From Page 1 the issue surrounding the salaries for the council members.

“I want to discuss why I voted ‘no’ and it was for the reason of salary. I agree with the citizens. I think it needs to be done in a

Move the Memorial!

Eagle Scout Project

HOWELL – Eagle Scout Project, Brendan Mueller, Troop 300, has started the Move the Memorial Project.

Be a part of the effort to relocate Howell’s war memorials from the former Howell town hall to Soldier Memorial Park. Purchase a custom engraves paver brick which will be placed in the walkway around the new memorial at Soldier Memorial Park.

Purchase a fully engraved personalized brick for $125.

Contact BrendanEagle2021@gmail.com if you wish to purchase a brick. Cash, check, credit card (fees apply) and Venmo are all being accepted.

For more information about the project or if you wish to donate, visit the GoFundMe site at df.me.u.znmc9g.

All proceeds will go to the construction and completion of the project.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Local Man Shares Stories Of Mother With Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, the leading volunteer-driven voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, advocacy and research is spotlighting people who make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. May, which features Mother’s Day, is a time to recognize and celebrate the women in our lives, and remember that Alzheimer’s is a women’s issue. Not only are women more likely to have Alzheimer’s, they are also more likely to be caregivers of those living with the disease. This month we are proud to shine a spotlight on Robert Brai, Greater NJ Chapter Board Chair, an active member of the Monmouth-Ocean Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee and Advocate, who thrust himself into action when his mother was diagnosed with dementia.

Robert explains, “My mom, Leda, was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and specifically Alzheimer’s in 2017. In 2018 I had to relocate her from Virginia into a dementia care community here in New Jersey.

During this process I reached out to the Alzheimer’s Association for education, support and community resources. Mom would call me several times a day at work, crying and not having the ability to articulate what was upsetting her. This caused me much frustration and emotional pain. If that wasn’t bad enough, then the COVID-19 outbreak hit New Jersey and I was no longer allowed to visit my mother. Nothing prepared me for that scenario. It was difficult not being able to see mom, give her a kiss, hold her hand, and especially dance with her and make her laugh. I would FaceTime with her, but it’s not the same as being there to reassure her everything will be ok. Mom had no concept of what was happening with the virus and that was probably a good thing.

“My experience with my mother, and talking with others at support group meetings, proves that those with Alzheimer’s have a life and personality after diagnosis,” he said. “This is what motivates me to focus my efforts on raising funds to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. But until we do, we must do everything we can to support and educate those impacted by this disease.”

Thank you Robert, for all you do to help us move our mission forward - to one day realize a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We greatly appreciate your work on behalf of the Greater New Jersey Chapter and the 190,000 New Jerseyans living with the disease and their 347,000 unpaid caregivers providing critical support.

Honor the women in your life by supporting this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There’s still plenty of time to register a team, or donate. To sign up as a Team Captain or register to walk as an individual, go to alz.org/njwalk. To donate, text 2ENDALZ to 51555.

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Masks Harming, Not Protecting, Our Kids Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask.

It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.”

In response to the nurse who refused to wear a mask, she is right. The masks are doing more damage than good for our children. Children have the highest survival rate yet they are facing the strictest policies. Kids are socially being damaged by not being able to see each other’s faces to learn social queues based on facial reactions/expressions. They are feeling isolated because they’re being taught touching (hugs/high fives) are the worst, they’re being taught that germs are the enemy and to be a hypochondriac by washing hands nonstop.

Their immune systems are lacking and will soon not be able to handle even the common cold because they’re built on being in contact with daily non harmful germs and bacteria which build the immune system.

We will soon have children that’s bodies overreact to every germ and bacteria.

Wearing a mask outside is not necessary but kids who have gym outside must wear a mask while running and

playing; this isn’t healthy.

OSHA removed their online publications relating to how much CO2 was appropriate within a face mask and the rules and limitations on wearing face masks of all kinds for adults. Typically you need a break after a set time. Children’s hearts beat faster; their oxygen saturation levels are not the same as adults and wearing a mask long term is not something we know to be harmful or safe. There are many health professionals who state they wear them all day with no problem and kids should just deal with it; totally wrong approach.

Kids are being screened every day they aren’t working with sick people there is no need for the mask.

OSHAs website however in their archives still have the purpose and use for masks by type which is also easily found in hospitals SOPs. 2 and 3 ply disposal masks are to be worn by sick individuals who are coughing/ sneezing to prevent others from being sick, just like if you’d cough or sneeze you’d cover your mouth. However because of the design they offer little to no protection to a healthy person from catching anything due to air gaps along the entire masks and the fabric they’re made from. The only protection a healthy person should need is their immune system, if you are weakened or fearful then by all means - wear a mask.

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We ran into kids from school at the park and my kids and their friends did not know who each other were because they had only seen each other in school with masks on, if that is not sick I don’t know what is.

Jessica Hamilton Manahawkin

Questions For Biden I was taught to always ask why something is happening in order to become better informed person. So, after the President has now been in office for over 100 days, I pose these questions to him and the media hoping for an answer.

Why has the price of gasoline in New Jersey jumped to over $3.00 a gallon from $2.38 a gallon since he took office?

Why are you running a government by EXECUTIVE ORDER (over 100) not receiving bills from elected congress?

With our ports having banner months with imports, why are you not stressing AMERICA FIRST? Why is the jobless rate going up?

Why is the government still adding $300 a week to unemployment payments?

Why are there still food and supply shortages in grocery stores?

Why is the government releasing tens of thousands of people who have entered our country illegally into our economy? Who is supporting them?

Why hasn’t the Vice President even visited the border since she has been put in charge? At least for as firsthand view or fact finding but she is going on a trip to Latin America to give away money?

Why do you fence yourself in Washington, bring in armed guards and not on the border?

Why did you shut down the Keystone pipeline from Canada? Choosing to truck or train oil in which has a higher cost and more dangerous.

Why are the crime rates so high in Democratic cities?

What is your spending plan on this three trillion-dollar

plan? Who is getting the money, what is the infrastructure?

Where are the funds coming from for your $3 trillion plan?

How much of this money is spent on administrational costs?

Why are you pushing $15 an hour wage for entry level positions to employees who have no skills? Face facts it raises the cost of goods sold so no one is ahead except the government who will get more income taxes.

Why are you supporting illegal aliens and others while veterans are homeless and sleeping on the streets?

Why are you housing illegals in hotels and leaving homeless veterans to sleep on the streets?

Why are you NOT deporting illegal aliens as soon as they are picked up? They have violated our laws?

Why do you support transgender to participate in female sports when their bodies, not minds, are totally different from females?

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Masks Don’t Affect Health Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask.

It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.”

The CDC says that all adults should be wearing masks, even if vaccinated.

If she’s a nurse, she should be following the guidelines.

She is not a “liberator.” She should be fired immediately.

She’s just a Trumper. As for the children, whatever the guidelines of health are, one thing for sure, wearing masks does not affect their health. Asians have been wearing masks as a matter of course even before Covid. FIRE HER NOW! Bob Karp Ocean County

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

Lakewood Nonprofit Awarded Federal COVID Grant For Tech Improvements From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHI NGTON, D.C. − Rep. Ch r is Smith (R-4th) announced that the Lakewood Economic Action Program (LEAP) will receive an $18,057 federal Head Start Emergency Supplemental grant funded by the CARES Act to help pay for COVID-related efforts for families that participate in the Head Start program.

The federal Head Start program - which f u nd s c ompr ehe n sive developme nt

prog rams and ser vices for preschool ch ild ren of low-income families has helped more than 37 million children facing the prospects of a life in poverty by providing preschool health, nutritional, emotional and other social needs since 1965, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“Here in Lakewood, LEAP performs a vital function to the community, and this modest grant will help the staff expand its outreach and assist more families juggling distance learning,” Smith said.

“Specifically, LEAP will use the federal dollars to upgrade technology to im-

prove remote learning and develop a text messaging system to help parents work with their children on assignments.”

Channell Wilkins, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Community Economic Action Now (LEAP) headquartered in Toms River, said LEAP’s Early Head Start will be using the grant to provide Lakewood families with “at home” kits to support families. LEAP at home kits will have tools for fine motor skills as well as supportive materials for socialization activities. Some additional technology for staff to be better prepared for remote services will also be purchased.

To ensure that its Early Head Start team is supporting families during the pandemic, LEAP plans to use the funding to provide all staff with four sessions of

the Home Visitor Rating Scale Training.

“During this professional development opportunity, the team will learn the importance of Developmental Parenting, which will focus on aspects of parenting that will support children’s development in their daily lives,” Wilkins said. “This is important because one of the impacts of COVID-19 is the additional stress experienced by our families.”

Money for the grant program was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 - the bipartisan, comprehensive, recovery bill Smith supported to help states, hospitals, first responders, workers, businesses and communities severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Public Health Emergency Status May End Soon From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – As New Jersey continues to make progress in the fight against COVID-19 and with state metrics continuing to trend in the right direction, Governor Phil Murphy and his Administration have begun working with Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Coughlin on legislation that will end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in place since March 2020, while also ensuring that the Administration retains necessary tools to manage the ongoing threat to public health, as well as recovery and vaccination efforts.

The Public Health Emergency was initially declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103. Today, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 240, which extends that Public Health Emergency for another 30 -day period, ending in mid-June.

Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

If legislation is finalized ahead of the

renewal date, the Public Healt h Emergency extended until June will be allowed to expire.

“A f t e r a n ext re mely d i f f ic u lt ye a r, we a r e seeing the results of our mitigation efforts and our successf ul vacci nation program,” said Governor Murphy. “In order to continue on the path to normalcy, we need all available resources to continue our progress in vaccinating New Jerseyans and finally beating back this pandemic. Our Administration is working closely with Senate President Sweeney a nd Spea ker Coug h li n on legislation that will allow the public health emergency to expire, but ensure that we have the necessary tools and f lexibility to continue the fight against the pandemic, including the vaccination efforts that are our highest priority. By working together, we are confident that we can move to the next phase of our recovery effort.”

“This marks real progress as we work to emerge from the worst public health crisis of our lifetime,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “It’s the beginning of the end of a crisis that has tragically claimed the lives of an unimaginable number of New Jerseyans and impacted the lives and livelihoods of nearly ev-

eryone. The worst is behind us, and now is the time to move forward to restore the quality of life for the people of New Jersey. The Governor has done a good job managing the emergency and the Legislature worked hard throughout the shutdown to help those who suffered the consequences of the pandemic. We will work in partnership with the Governor and the Assembly to overcome the many challenges ahead. The new normal won’t be normal for some time. We have to make the best use of our resources, our abilities and our determination to

address the needs of our citizens.”

“I am very encouraged by the data we are seeing and I look forward to a return to normalcy for the State of New Jersey and our over nine million residents,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “Our state has shown remarkable resilience during this pandemic. I will work closely with the Gover nor and Senate President to produce legislation that enables us to safely and responsibly reopen our state as we seek to spur the economy and create jobs. We will come back stronger than ever.”

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Culinary Student Wins Chocolate Competition

FREEHOLD – The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College hosts an annual chocolate competition in which student competitors must create a chocolate cake. Christopher Rible, a senior in the Culinary Magnet Program at Freehold High School, took first place in this year’s Chocolate Competition for his chocolate, peanut butter cake with fresh raspberry preserves.

As a prize for his first-place creation, Christopher was awarded a $6,000 scholarship towards his tuition at The Restaurant School, where he will be attending in the fall. Congratulations Christopher!

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Township Seeking Seasonal Laborer For Public Works Department

HOWELL – Howell Township is accepting resumes for the position of seasonal laborer in the Department of Public Works.

They will be looking for individuals to work from May to September (this is flexible). Salary is $12 to $15 per hour DOQ.

Applicants must possess a valid NJ driver’s license. Manual labor in all weather conditions will be required.

Email your resume to Jill Tripodi, Human Resources Administrator at howelljobs@ twp.howell.nj.us.

Howell Township Announces Summer Camp Programs

HOWELL – Howell Township just announced dates for their summer camps programs from June 28 through July 30. (five weeks) Summer Camp (completed K through 5th Grade): Middle School North or Middle School South, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15/3 p.m.

Teen Expedition (completed 6th through

12th Grade): Trip Based Program, times vary.

Counselor In Training (14 and 15 yearolds): Middle School North or Middle School South, 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Register online at howellrec.org. Limited capacity, first-come, first-serve. For more information contact 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or visit twp.howell.nj.us/115/Activities.

Fulfill Offering Mobile Food Pantry

FREEHOLD – The mobile food pantry will be available for anyone who needs it: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Freehold Family Health Center Parking Lot located at 597 Park Avenue in Freehold.

4th Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the St, Rose of Lima Parking lot located at 16 McLean Street in Freehold.

If you are in need of groceries, all items

are offered for free. No ID required. Please bring your own bags.

The pantry is first come, first serve.

Items vary week to week, but may include canned goods, bread, dairy, boxed goods and produce.

If you have any questions, call Carly Trill at 908-692-7338 for English or Karen Ubeda at 732-547-7274 for Spanish.

Heritage Society To Host Civil War Encampment

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Heritage Society will be hosting a Civil War Encampment at the Oakley Farm located at 189 Wemrock Road on May 22 and 23.

This will include camp set up, company

drills, fi ring drills using blanks, history of the 4th with music and games, a dress parade and much more.

For more information, contact 732-577-9766 or email ftheritagesociety@gmail.com.

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High School Graduate Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

FREEHOLD – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign senior Sriyankari Chitti, of Marlboro, New Jersey, and a graduate of the Medical Sciences Magnet Program at Freehold High School, has been named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

She is one of 76 students to be offered this award from more than 8,000 applicants around the world.

A chemistry major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chitti has been developing a new method of automating the construction of complex small molecules to enable a more efficient drug discovery process. Chitti says she aspires to create new therapeutics for widespread chronic diseases and to understand their underlying biochemical mechanisms.

A first-generation American, she has received multiple research grants to support her work, including the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chem ist r y Su m me r Unde rg r a du at e Research Fellowship, the Clare Boothe

Luce Research Fellowship and the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Chitti also has earned national awards for her presentations, has completed four graduate chemistry courses since her sophomore year of college and mentors fellow undergraduates in her lab and across campus.

She will use the K night-Hennessy award to support a Ph.D. in chemistry at the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences, along with funding from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program seeks to cultivate a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guide them to collaborate, innovate and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society. Knight-Hennessy Scholars are fully funded for up to three years of graduate study, including tuition and associated fees, living expenses, travel and academic enrichment funds.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor Sued, Senior Communities Want To Use Their Buildings Again

−Photo by Chris Lundy Community pools, like this one at Holiday City South, remain closed by executive order.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY − The Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township and the Holiday City South Homeowners Association are suing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health to enable senior residents to use clubhouses and other amenities again.

Councilman Michael Signorile is President of the Coalition and of Holiday City South.

He said they will be represented by Paul Leodori P.C. of Medford in this matter. They are seeking an affirmation of the rights of both age-restricted associations and their members living in Berkeley “to be able to enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed under both the New Jersey and United States Constitutions.”

The complaint was filed on May 4, and as of this printing the case is set for June 7.

Mayor Carmen Amato has offered his support as well by filing jointly with the Coalition. Township Council President Angelo Guadagno (2nd Ward) and Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich are also standing firm with the Coalition. They each represent senior communities in Berkeley Township and understand the need for the senior communities to reopen.

Signorile said his goal is to “Get our community, especially our seniors, sensibly back to managing themselves without Trenton imposing arbitrary rules that are not consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and plain old common sense.”

The attorney gave examples of numerous Executive Orders entered by the Governor that have mandates for wiping down chairs, doors and floors yet the CDC has recently “revised” the need for such guidelines while

noting that the risk of contracting the virus from touching a contaminated surface was less than 1 in 10,000. The state rules include strict pool restrictions, the need for Social Ambassadors as well as constant disinfecting which is cost prohibitive for many senior associations.

“The most current restrictions set forth by executive orders place amenities in senior communities back to the ones issued in March of 2020,” Leodori said. “They are definitely not in sync with the most current data available and do nothing more than prohibit seniors from enjoying the amenities associated with the age-restricted communities they live in.”

These Executive Orders have been prohibitively costly, unclear and they unnecessarily burden senior communities, he said.

“We just want to bring some rationality to this pandemic’s irrationality,” Signorile said. “Certainly, this lawsuit will likely accelerate a much-needed public dialogue about Trenton dictating policies which, at this time, are simply punishing seniors for no good reason.”

Earlier this year, it was a challenge to get vaccinated. Now, many places are taking walk-ins. This suggests that many of the people who want to be vaccinated already are.

According to the CDC, 74 percent of New Jersey residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated (as of May 11).

The Ocean County Health Department has figures detailing how many people have tested positive for COVID-19. It shows about 4,200 in Berkeley. During the course of the last month, Berkeley had 1-10 new cases a day. That includes the entire township, not just senior communities.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officers Receive National Certificate

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sheriff Golden congratulated S/O Elizabeth Imbriacco and K-9 Maggie for receiving National Certification by the National Police Bloodhound Association. The trials took place in Maryland and Maggie had a pawsome experience impressing trainers.

The Sheriff ’s Office is also celebrating K-9 Edge’s birthday as he turns 8. K-9 Edge specializes in narcotics/patrol. −Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office

State Health Department Notes Expansion Of Pfizer Vaccine

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY –New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced the recent approval of Pfizer vaccine for those 12–15-year-old by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

She said the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will expand the use of that vaccine in New Jersey, “and we are expeditiously moving forward.”

Persichilli added, “our vaccine provider network has significant experience administering Pfizer and already has been serving those aged 16 and older. With today’s recommendations, following the Food and Drug Administration’s expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization earlier this week, we are notifying providers that they can move forward immediately to administer the Pfizer vaccine to this age group.”

CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky said, “for vaccination to do its job, we must do our critical part. That means vaccinating as many people as possible who are eligible.

This official CDC action opens vaccination to approximately 17 million adolescents in

the United States and strengthens our nation’s efforts to protect even more people from the effects of COVID-19.”

“Getting adolescents vaccinated means their faster return to social activities and can provide parents and caregivers peace of mind knowing their family is protected,” Walensky said.

Walensky said his agency is continuing to work with mega-sites, hospitals, federal retail pharmacy partners, and select health departments to help provide the vaccine throughout the state., and to Federally Qualified Health Centers, which serve underserved communities.

Vaccinations for minors require a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. The State DOH is continuing to encourage parents and guardians to speak with their pediatricians or healthcare providers if they have questions and to get their children vaccinated.

A new CDC webpage for parents on adolescent and teen vaccination can be seen at: Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines.

FDA Fact Sheets on the Pfizer vaccine and other information can be found at: PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information.

Prices Strong For NJ Blueberries, Cranberries And Peaches

TRENTON – New Jersey blueberry growers harvested 44.5 million utilized pounds from 8,400 acres. The value of utilized production was $75.1 million for 2020. Average price was $1.69 per pound, third nationally.

Cranberry growers produced over 528 thousand utilized barrels from 3,000 acres. Value of utilized production was $20.4 million. The average price was $38.50 per barrel, second nationally and a dime behind the nation’s price leader Wisconsin.

New Jersey peach growers harvested 7,600 utilized tons from 3,800 bearing acres. New

Jersey ranked second nationally in price at $2,740 per ton. Value of utilized production was over $20.8 million. Peach yields, averaging 2 tons per acre, were down sharply due to adverse spring weather.

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Due To Vaccinations, Nursing Home Requirements Being Relaxed

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The stringent COVID-19 restrictions at long-term care facilities were lessened by the New Jersey Department of Health to accommodate more visitation, enable group activities and provide more services for residents.

The directives are in sync with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Con-

trol and Prevention and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, officials said.

“With cases in New Jersey on the decline, vaccinations increasing and a reduction in outbreaks at these facilities, the Department is taking steps to lessen restrictions for vaccinated residents and expanded services to residents in these facilities,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. “Our hope

is that resuming these activities will help support the mental and physical well-being of residents.”

If both the visitor and the resident are fully vaccinated, residents and their visitors may choose to have close contact including touching and removing their facemasks if they are alone in the resident’s room or the designated visitation room.

Fully vaccinated residents have the option to have close contact including touching with their unvaccinated visitor, however they both must wear a well-fitting face mask.

Guidance on communal activities and dining for residents has also been updated by the Department for residents that are fully vaccinated. If all residents participating in the group activity or communal dining are fully vaccinated, they are now allowed to participate without physical distancing and without wearing a mask during the activity.

Routine testing of residents and staff is required by the Department in order to prevent the coronavirus from entering and spreading within facilities. However, fully vaccinated staff are no longer required to be routinely tested, except that facilities may elect to continue routine testing of staff.

Staff may need to undergo testing if there is an outbreak investigation at the facility or if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

The NJDOH is encouraging staff and residents to get vaccinated by taking advantage of the current pharmacy partnerships delivering vaccines to nursing homes. “Many workers in our long-term care facilities have chosen to be vaccinated to protect themselves, their families, their co-workers and the residents in their care,” Andy Aronson, President NJ Health Care Association said.

Barbers, hair stylist and other non-essential personnel are permitted to enter only if the personnel are screened before entry, and the facility has a protocol for services to be delivered safely. Those protocols must include infection prevention and control, physical distancing, hand hygiene, cleaning between clients and use of a well-fitting face mask.

Staff testing requirements apply to these individuals.

Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, the NJ LongTerm Care Ombudsman said, “these are incredibly welcome changes and they reflect the reality that most residents of long-term care are fully vaccinated. Having the ability to participate in communal activities and meals with their peers is something that residents tell us that they have desperately missed.”

“In addition, you cannot underestimate how important it is to residents of long-term care facilities to have access to hair dressers and barbers. Everyone wants to look their best.

This is great news,” she added.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Waterspout Spotted Over Barnegat Bay

By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Seeing a giant waterspout emerging from the Barnegat Bay is just as scary as seeing an approaching tornado. Many people in Seaside Park, Toms River, Brick and other bayfront areas of the county witnessed it on May 8.

Often compared to a tornado hovering above the ocean, a waterspout is a spiraling column of mist and air. That unusual condition came about from a coastal weather front – a combination of wind, rain showers and hail.

Social media was fi lled with photos that showed the menacing display of force within the Barnegat Bay. People posted spectacular videos and photos.

Members of the Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Company reported via Twitter that the spout was seen between Toms River

Virtual Bereavement Meetings

MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Library is offering a weekly virtual bereavement meeting for all those who have lost a loved one and are navigating the maze of emotions and trying to make decisions in a new way.

The virtual meetings are led by Beth Stamp, a support facilitator and provide an opportunity for people to share experiences, feelings, and ideas.

Sessions are conducted on Webex, and registration is possible on Eventkeeper.

In order to receive information on how to access the meetings, held Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.

For further information e-mail mcl@ monmouthcountylib.org.

Parks System Announces Summer Job Openings

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses are in search of hard-working, reliable individuals to join their staff as Seasonal Rangers and Greenskeepers. These positions play a vital role in keeping the courses superb for golfers. Seasonal positions are generally 30 to 40 hours per week for nine months.

Get all the details and download an application at: monmouthcountyparks.com/ page.aspx?ID=4943.

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and Seaside Heights just north of Route 37 and the Tunney-Matthis bridge.

Around 2-2:30 p.m. reports began coming in from Seaside Heights and other areas to the National Weather Service location in Mount Holly.

National Weather Service representative Brian Haines said his agency issued a special marine warning around the coastal area from the Little Egg Harbor inlet to Manasquan in Monmouth County advising boaters to seek safe harbor immediately.

Although waterspouts can capsize boats, there were no known reports of injuries or damages.

Last year, the shore area experienced two waterspouts and some additional funnel clouds were observed as thunderstorms swept through the area.

−Photo courtesy Michelle Brooks A large waterspout stretches high above the Barnegat Bay on May 8. The conditions were just right to cause its formation.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Lighthouse International Film Festival Opens With “Swan Song”

A scene from Swan Song.

−Photo courtesy Lighthouse International Film Festival

By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – The opening night of the 13th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will feature the film “Swan Song.” It will be shown in person for four days, beginning June 3.

Swan Song is a comedic drama that follows retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger who has given up on life from the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home.

But when Pat gets word that a former client’s dying wish was for him to style her final hairdo, he sets out on an epic journey across the midwest town to confront the ghosts of his past – and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job. “Swan Song” is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering oneself, and looking gorgeous while doing so.

New York-based director and screenwriter Todd Stephens created and produced Swan Song along with Eric Eisenbrey, Tim Kaltenecker, and Stephen Israel. The film stars Udo Kier (My Own Private Idaho, Melancholia, Grindhouse), Linda Evans (Dynasty), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie, Legally Blonde), Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins and Stephanie McVay. Be the first to see the film at the Lighthouse International Film Festival, with the film set to release in cinemas on August 6 by Magnolia Pictures.

“I am honored to have my film chosen as

the Opening Night selection for the fabulous Lighthouse Film Festival,” Todd Stephens said. “For me, Swan Song is about rediscovering the joys of life, and I think this is the perfect occasion to laugh, cry, and dance together once again. It’s been so long since we’ve all been together, and Lighthouse is beaming the way.”

“We couldn’t be more proud of our opening night film, ‘Swan Song,’” Amir Bogen, Executive Director of the Lighthouse International Film Festival said. “10 years ago, this bittersweet, intimate, and magnetizing drama would probably have been labeled as an LGBTQ film, for LGBTQ film festivals and an LGBTQ audience. But when you drop all the prejudice, the tendency to mark and tag and flag everything, you can clearly see the film for what it is: a celebration of humanity, full of kindness, openness, honesty, lightheartedness, humor, and optimism. After such a dark year, we at Lighthouse International Film Festival are ready to show our audience the light once again, in all shades and colors – so many of which are in Todd Stephens’ drama. And while it’s ironic to open a festival with a movie called Swan Song, we promise it’s only the beginning of an amazing live event with an exciting lineup of films, guests, and meetups.”

For more information, visit lighthouse filmfestival.org.

Fire Truck Dedication & Wetdown Fundraiser

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Independent Fire Co. #1 (FTIFC) will be hosting a Truck Dedication & Wetdown Tower Ladder 16-1-90 fundraiser on July 24 beginning at 1 p.m. at the FTIFC #1 District Fire House, 330 Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold.

Music & entertainment, super 50/50 raffle, food & beverages, gold VIP tent. Support the fundraiser for official T-shirt, mug and

lawn sign! Lawn signs will be delivered to firehouse and exhibited one week before event. Supporters can then take home for display after dedication ceremony.

Limited supply of mugs will be sold at event, so order now! T-shirts/signs only available through pre-sale. Order all items before June 21: ftifc.orderpromos.com Any questions, email FTIFCevents@ gmail.com.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist

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NAC Supplements Going Away Soon

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

N acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that is useful to you to make glutathione in your body. The glutathione is a potent liver antioxidant.

Cysteine is a natural compound and N acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a dietary supplement. That’s how you can can find it in health food stores, as “NAC.” But you won’t find it for long, so if you want NAC, you should buy it now. It’s already virtually gone from Amazon!

There’s a disagreement between the Food and Drug Administration and the dietary supplement industry over how legal it is for dietary supplements to put this amino acid into their supplements. The NAC is also available by prescription. It is forcing Amazon and other selling platforms to take sides on the issue.

NAC has many health benefits. As a prescription dr ug sold as Mucomyst® it is used as the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning when people overdose on that analgesic. It’s used in the Emergency Room in hospitals nationwide. The prescription version will continue to remain available; I am only referring to the supplements getting banned.

As a popular health food store item, NAC has sold quite well for many other reasons. It’s useful as an antioxidant and non-prescription expectorant because it can loosen mucus in the air passageways. It makes breathing easier

and more comfortable.

NAC sold like hotcakes last year for obvious reasons during the pandemic! NAC is used for immune system health. Furthermore, NAC is used as a precursor nutrient for people who want to make more glutathione in their body which is useful as a liver protectant.

Your own body makes glutathione in the liver, and again, cysteine (or NAC) is one precursor nutrient that is essential to making glutathione.

NAC is in trouble now, and thousands of brands of NAC supplements (including my own Immune Script which contains NAC as part of the blend) has been instantly removed from Amazon with no notice! And over time, every single brand of NAC will be gone from the Amazon marketplace, and millions of you will be unable to buy it as a supplement.

This is your courtesy reminder to purchase NAC while it’s still available at your local health food store, or at your favorite online vitamin shop. I have some at my own shop left if you’re interested. To learn about the medical benefits that NAC provides, just do a quick search on pubmed and you’ll see thousands of scientific studies! This is an important supplement and a bottle of it could stay fresh for several years in case you need it one day. If you’d like to receive updates about NAC, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

−Photo by Chris Jensen This young seal was recently spotted near the jetty in Sandy Hook.

Jersey Shore Partnership Announces Summer Celebration

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation proudly announced today that its annual Summer Celebration will return this year on June 28 after a one-year hiatus. The annual outdoor Summer Celebration at Fort Hancock, boasts a touch of elegance under a spacious open-air tent near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula with fabulous food and live entertainment.

The event begins at 5:30 until 9:30 p.m.

“Although our very popular fundraising event was pandemic delayed last year, we are delighted that the Partnership Foundation will, once again this year, bring together business leaders, government officials, environmentalists, non-profits, and young professionals to support our critical mission,” said John Gagliano, Foundation Chairman and Treasurer. “This special networking event, which normally draws close to 500, helps support our initiatives unique to the Jersey Shore coastal communities, beaches, the economy and environmental habitats,” he added.

This year’s 23rd Annual Summer Celebration’s dinner chairs are Valerie and Frank Montecalvo, owners and founders of the Bayshore Recycling Family of Companies.

The Partnership will honor AtlanticCare, Colliers Engineering & Design (formerly Maser Consulting), OceanFirst and SUEZ, organizations that have continuously supported the mission to preserve and protect New Jersey’s coastline and contribute to the economy, environmental preservation and the quality of life throughout the State.

“We’re excited that Governor Murphy recently relaxed some pandemic-related restrictions, which enables the Partnership to continue with this celebratory outdoor event to help kick off summer with our friends and supporters as well as uphold many of our areas finest restaurants,” said Grace Hanlon, Board Member and Partnership Celebration Chairwoman. “Rest assured that we will follow all required protocols to continue to protect everyone’s health and safety as we celebrate,” she added.

The event, held rain or shine, features live music by Brian Kirk and the Jirks and area restaurants’ favorite cuisines and seafood donated by coastal fisheries. Sponsorship and ticket information is available by contacting Barbara.hindman@epscorp.com. For more information, visit the Partnership’s website: jerseyshorepartnership.com.

Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation To Host Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host a virtual Memorial Day ceremony to honor those that lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will be broadcast live on their Facebook and YouTube pages on May 31 at 11 a.m.

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial (1 Memorial Ln, Holmdel, NJ 07733)

will be open to the public on Memorial Day, with health and safety measures in place.

Guests are welcome to visit the Memorial to honor the 1,563 New Jerseyans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Era Museum remains closed, and there is currently no access to restrooms onsite.

Contact info@njvvmf.org or 732-335-0033 for any questions.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates If you or a loved one are dealing with a Traumatic Brain Injury then please read further.

New Jersey has a Traumatic Brain Injury Fund which is administered by the Division of Disability Services. New Jersey residents of any age, who have survived a traumatic brain injury, have the opportunity to access brain injury related services and support they need to live in their community.

The Fund purchases supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and or public programs are unavailable to meet those needs.

These services include home modifications, service coordination, assistive technology, cognitive therapy, neuropsychological services, pharmaceuticals, and therapy (physical, occupational and speech). To be eligible, a Fund recipient must: (i) provide medical documentation of a brain injury, (ii) have liquid assets of less than $100,000.00; and (iii) be a resident of New Jersey for at least 90 consecutive days. Liquid assets include

checking accounts, savings accounts, CD’s, stocks and bonds. Fortunately, your primary home, primary vehicle, 401k, and IRA are not considered liquid assets.

In order to qualify for the Fund, an individual must have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is defined as an injury to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury/ neuro trauma that disrupts the normal brain function where continued impairment can be demonstrated. A TBI does not include congenital or degenerative disorders, birth trauma, or acquired brain injuries like a stroke or an aneurysm.

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Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant

NEW JERSEY – The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West in Toms River, will host the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2021, on June 3, at 1 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

The Pageant is “the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all

senior Americans.”

Tickets are $15 for all seats and may be purchased in advance by calling Terry at: 908-216-8534. The price is the same at the box office, which opens at 12 p.m. on the day of the Pageant, which is rated general and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Masks must be worn to attend the event.

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No Remote Schooling In September

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy annou nced sever al la rge rollback s i n COVID-19 restrictions, the largest of which is that there will be no remote schooling option for any school district in New Jersey for the 2021-22 school year.

One of the fi rst huge changes to life during COVID was that districts needed to provide remote education if they were not able to have social distancing or other safety protocols in place. Parents would opt out of in-person education, and the children would learn with live instruction being broadcast. These lessons would be supported with work sessions at home.

Come September, parents will not be allowed to opt out of in-person education,

Murphy said during a press conference on May 17.

With at least 70% of adults in New Jersey getting at least one shot of a vaccine already, and children as young as 12 being able to get vaccinated, he said it would be safe for children to return to school.

However, if there is a local outbreak, it would be handled locally.

No Travel Advisory The travel advisory will also be lifted, Murphy announced.

If someone is coming from out of state or if you travel out of state and come back to New Jersey, there no longer has to be a period of quarantine.

This change is being made just before Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer for tourist areas.

However, he did warn about traveling out of the country. “The COVID reality in other nations is much different than here,” he said. He urged travelers to be safe and use common sense.

No Masks Outside Another big difference is that the mask mandate is being lifted for outside events, Murphy said, effective immediately.

However, masks still need to be worn inside, he said.

The virus has been known to transmit more easily indoors that outside.

“We’re not out of the woods yet,” he said. Letting people go maskless indoors might be premature, and might cause the virus to spread and undo the hard work people have done to contain this.

While the Centers for Disease Control has dropped the suggestion of wearing masks inside, Murphy said there’s no way to know who is vaccinated and who isn’t.

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Wearing a mask is a sign of respect for those around you, he said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 5K Raises Money For Just Believe

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A 5K is just over three miles. 16,000 feet. It’s a long distance, and the money raised can go a long way.

The 5K was held at Winding River Park and run by Recalibrate, an organization that delivers “social connection for disconnected veterans and first responders” by using wellness activities such as −Photo courtesy Just Believe Inc & Recalibrate fitness, surfing, yoga, and peer recovery meetings. “We are a Davies Adepoju, an employee from the Toms group of veterans who are band- River Clerk’s office, took first place with a time ing together to spur one another of 20:26. on to lives of better ment and purpose. We are experienced, credible, media “My own personal hell has been and available for one another,” the group’s reignited.” He committed suicide shortly website stated. thereafter. He was married and a father The event raised $5,000 and awareness of three. for Recalibrate and for Just Believe, which Groups like Recalibrate work to fight the takes care of the homeless in the area. isolation that veterans feel since they are “Together, we raised awareness for the able to understand what another veteran cause and have raised over $5,000 in just is going through. under a month. The support from the community and our community leaders Upcoming Events in attendance instills confidence that the Just Believe or Recalibrate are hosting mission of establishing transitional hous- the following events: ing for homeless in Ocean County will Just Believe Craft Fair: May 22 at 9 be successful,” Just Believe Executive a.m. at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River.

Director Paul Hulse said.

There will be many great crafts, a 50/50 Davies Adepoju, an employee from and food and beverages for sale. All prothe Toms River Clerk’s office, took first ceeds to benefit the building fund. place with a time of 20:26 which is a pace Just Believe Golf Outing: August 9 at of 6:35 a mile, Toms River Township the Trump National Golf Club in Colts reported.

Neck. Registration and lunch will be from Toms River council members took part 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. in the race and local elected officials The cocktail reception and silent auction showed their support. will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, Recalibrate held the event in honor of separate tickets can be purchased for the Marine Cpl. Rory Hamill. In 2019, Hamill reception and auction. Anyone wishing spoke at the Toms River library, urging to participate in the outing, or would like veterans to get the help they need. He to purchase a sponsorship should contact shared his journey, a local kid in an abu- Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. sive home who had a lot of hardships early Recal ibrate Workout: On the 3 rd on. He joined the military when he was 17. Sunday of every month, at 10:30 a.m. at “I was way over my head and didn’t Apache Crossfit in Toms River. Veterans realize what I was getting myself into,” are welcome to participate in team-based he said. workouts that are scalable to anyone’s age In 2011, he was in Afghanistan. Another or capability. officer was nervous about sweeping for Recalibrate Meet-up: “Each month mines, so Hamill did it instead. He lost we gather to make each other better. We his leg to an IED. share, we encourage, we prop one another The Marine was hospitalized and dis- up during weakness.” Meets every 3rd charged after a year and half, then came Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at back to New Jersey. “I was extremely lost. Ocean Mental Health, Toms River.

My weekends consisted of just going out Recalibrate Yoga: Free monthly sesand drinking to excess. I had no drive or sions at Pure Toms River Yoga studio, motivation. I was working a job but not Toms River. “Veterans are allowed to really showing up. A lot of problems from bring one guest; a friend or a family my childhood started to surface as well member, anyone in your life you’d like combined with the trauma of combat.” to share with.”

He got psychological help in 2015 and Recalibrate Mental Support: “Need worked with the Ocean County Prose- someone to talk to? We have clinicians cutor’s Office helping other veterans in ready and standing by that want to come need. alongside you. We understand.”

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case

By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll fi rst question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way.

Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first.

But he relished the challenge.

In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again.

Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients.

That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani.

About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018.

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tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said.

And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing.

He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck.

In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier.

Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.”

Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy.

State Medical Center. If you’re Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, to 7. Doctors did an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.

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