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−Photos by Alyssa Riccardi The butterfly garden, located outside the Student Life Center, features an array of flowers to attract butterflies while providing a calm area for students to de-stress.

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – At Brookdale Community College, a new garden has opened on campus with the hopes of not only building the butterfly population, but to cre-

ate a meditation space for students to destress.

The Innovation Network (TIN), a club on campus, had the idea to establish a butterfly garden and successfully opened it this spring.

TIN focuses on student

collaboration through community ser vice, outreach programs and network opportunities to enhance 21st-century project-based workplace skills.

Brookdale student and president of The Inno-

Dead Fish Litter Shore: How It’s Affected Towns

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Since March, many residents were finding thousands of dead fish floating and washing up on shorelines in creeks and rivers, specifically the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers.

The New Jersey Department Environmental Protection (NJDEP) had confirmed that the ongoing menhaden fish die-off is due to a

fish-specific vibrio bacterial infection, specifically Vibrio anguillarum.

Clean Ocean Action (COA) reached out to the NJDEP to expresses residents’ concerns and questions about whether it’s safe the swim or fish, and what to do with all the dead fish.

As a result, the Rally for the Two Rivers, an alliance formed by the COA, hosted a webinar (Towns - See Page 4)

vation Network Maeve Maguire explained the idea behind the butterf ly garden was to provide Brookdale students and visitors a place to unwind from any stresses in life.

“Mental health has been a problem among college students even before the pandemic,” Maguire said. “The pandemic only made an existing problem worse and now a lot of students are struggling from the change, loss, and isolation exacerbated by the pandemic.

Originally, the idea was to create a butterfly garden to address their decline. Then the (Garden - See Page 7)

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Howell Takes Step Toward Cannabis Ban

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The township has taken its first steps to banning marijuana businesses from operating in the town.

At the most recent Township Council meeting, the members introduced an ordinance that would prohibit “the operation of any class of cannabis business.”

Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the ordinance. Mayor Theresa Berger was absent from the meeting.

Back in November, New Jersey residents voted to legalize adult use of marijuana. State officials have given municipalities until August 21 to pass ordinances to prohibit or permit marijuana businesses.

Within Monmouth County, 65.6 percent of residents voted to approve legalization of marijuana, 34.4 percent voted against. For Howell, 63.39 percent voted to legalize it.

The ordinance further states that this does not apply to the delivery of cannabis items and related supplies being delivered into Howell by a cannabis delivery service located outside the township.

During the public comment section of the meeting, resident Marc Parisi proposed to the council that the decision should be left to residents.

“I have a feeling this is going to become politicized and could possibly be used in the election next year and I really don’t want to see that happen. My suggestion would be that the council would adopt an ordinance to put a question on the November ballot and allow residents to vote on whether they want marijuana-related businesses,” Parisi said. “Council can ban them for now, but put a question on the ballot and let the residents decide whether they want this or not. It would be a way of de-politicizing it.”

Bonevich said how they are well aware that 70 percent of Howell residents voted for the sale of marijuana and explained that this ordinance would allow them to have control over where cannabis businesses are placed, not necessarily banning the sale completely.

“We always complain that Trenton says this, (Cannabis - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 meeting where officials further explained the incident and discussed the aftermath of the fish kill.

State Senator Vin Gopal expressed at the virtual meeting how towns spent thousands of dollars cleaning up the dead fish, and is trying to use state and federal money to reimburse these towns.

“I have reached out to all the towns in the two-river area,” Gopal said. “I’ve spoken to a number of them. I have three towns right now have expressed an interest in submitting reimbursements.”

Gopal’s plan is to acquire money from the state budget and the American Recovery Act. The Act gives local governments $130 billion to help with financial recovery from the pandemic. Gopal said that the fish cleanup cost some towns around $40,000.

“Some of the neighborhoods I toured in my district … the quality of life was so bad,” Gopal said. “It wasn’t just the fish at that point, it was the bugs and everything else.

It was really bad. I flipped over one fish and thousands of maggots were all over it. This is on people’s backyards.”

Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey explained how the town had to hire a contractor where the staff went out in hazmat suits on a boat and removed fish off the shorelines because

of the overwhelming number of dead fish.

“We took close to 6,000 pounds of fish off the shoreline. We hit about 80 percent of our riverfront properties,” Coffey said.

“We’re still faced with a fly problem, that might carry over for a couple weeks. As Senator Gopal said, the maggot infestation was remarkable. The men that were doing this cleanup said the fish weighed a lot more than they normally would have, because of some of the maggots. We have flies that are the size of quarters.”

NJDEP officials connected the dead fish to a bacteria outbreak of Vibrio anguillarum. Scientists and researchers believe that environmental stress, such as changes in water temperature or salinity, could have been a contributing factor to why so many fish were killed.

Fish pathologist Jan Lovy, who works with the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, assured residents that the bacteria does not cause illness in humans. Although, he emphasized that those removing the fish should wear gloves and boots and avoid touching the infected bunker.

Assistant commissioner of the NJDEP and head of the department’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Ray Bukowski said that the fish and crustaceans that feed on menhaden are not in danger from the bacteria outbreak.

It is safe for humans to eat the fish that

eat the menhaden if completely cooked, Bob Schuster, bureau chief of the department’s Marine Water Monitoring program said.

According to researchers, this isn’t the first massive die off of bunker fish in the area. There have been reports of fish dying in the Delaware Bay and also around Long Island.

If this were to occur again in the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers, someone will have to coordinate the cleanup, Gopal said. Coffey said he supports Gopal’s efforts into crafting a plan for the future.

Those who have f ur ther questions about the menhaden, can visit: state.nj.us/ −Screenshot by Alyssa Riccardi dep/fgw/news/2021/ menhaden_update2_ Dead fish were washing up on a number of sites, this one is in Long Branch. faqs.htm.

Correction

In the May 29 article “Greeting Cards For Seniors Collected By Students,” there was an error in the headline. It should have read “Greeting Cards For Soldiers Collected By Students.” We regret the error.

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

Congressman Chris Smith: Severe Erosion Seen After Storms

BAY HEAD − Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) hosted a meeting this week with the U.S. Ar my Cor ps of Engineers (USACE) Brigadier General Thomas Tickner, commander of the North Atlantic Region, along with State Department of Environmental Protection and local officials to discuss short-term, mid-term and long-term fixes to the severe beach erosion in Bay Head Borough most recently caused by Winter Storm Orlena in February.

The meeting follows a meeting Smith hosted in February, in Bay Head with federal, state and local officials - a meeting at which the Army Corps agreed to expedite permits and provide expert technical advice needed to address the extraordinary dangerous 18-foot cliffs the storm created at the edge of the dunes.

“Bay Head’s beaches endured heavy - and at times extremely hazardous - damage over the winter,” said Smith. “We need to proceed to the planned maintenance work in fall of 2022, with an eye looking toward a sustainable longer-term solution.”

Bay Head was part of a 13-mile USACE beach replenishment project at the Jersey Shore completed in 2019 to protect against storms like Orlena or Super Storm Sandy.

The one-square mile town’s beach has been one of the “hot spots” of the project that experienced severe erosion from Orlena, raising concerns from town officials about the dune project’s ability to withstand similar or multiple storms in the future.

“As recognized by the Army Corps of Engineers, Bay Head has worked hard and done a good job on its own in restoring its beaches for the near term - the summer season,” said Smith, who walked the beaches before the meeting. “But while the Corps is scheduled to do more extensive maintenance in 2022, the borough cannot be expected to bear the cost of a permanent solution. We agreed to work for a long-term fix that could include extended and higher jetties, which will protect the beaches.”

“Shoreline protection is a partnership: USACE was proud to provide technical assistance to support state and local municipalities in the maintenance and repair of this long-term project,” said Brig. Gen. Tickner, commander of USACE’s North Atlantic Division.

Smith’s most recent meeting comes after an April declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Orlena as a major disaster, which allows emergency funding for certain beach maintenance and major repair expenses necessitated by the recent storm. Based on the FEMA decision to help in some ways, Smith pressed the Corps to use the designation to advance their own beach replenishment programs. While USACE acknowledged the support FEMA will give under the emergency declaration, the Corps said their own benchmarks were not met. Smith reiterated the need for support at all levels.

Mendendez: Republicans Block Investigation Into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking the vote to establish an independent, bipartisan Commission to investigate the January 6th, 2021 insurrection: “By voting to block the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, the majority of Senate Republicans have turned their backs on the men and women in uniform who, like Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, put their lives at risk every day to protect us. They have chosen fealty to Donald Trump over their oath to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, lies over truth, party over country, authoritarianism over democracy, and the self-interests of one man over the well-being of the American people. In one vote, Republicans have further eroded Americans’ faith in government and our democratic institutions.

“On January 6, 2021, we all witnessed the violent storming of the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters hell-bent on stopping the official counting of Electoral College votes

to certify the election of President Joe Biden.

This was a grievous attack on our democracy.

It was an insurrection and attempted coup that left dozens of brave officers injured and threatened the lives of hundreds of dedicated public servants who work each day in the Capitol on behalf of the American people, including members of Congress.

“Despite attempts by the overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans to rewrite history, deny the facts and run away from the truth, the American people deserve – and want – to know what happened on January 6th, what led to the attack on our democracy, who was responsible, and how we can improve security and future responses to threats at the U.S. Capitol to ensure this never happens again. An independent January 6th Commission that puts partisanship aside is our best chance to get to the unvarnished truth.

“It’s clear my Republican colleagues take their marching orders from Mar-a-Lago and not from the people they were elected to represent. The only question I have for those who stand opposed: What are you afraid of?”

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pandemic made it clear that students needed a place to boost their mental health while on campus and I realized that the garden would also make the perfect meditation space.”

The butterfly garden is located outside the Student Life Center. What was once a patch of grass has now transformed into the garden, which features numerous flower boxes aligned in a horseshoe shape.

“I visited other clubs on campus, and I had heard about an idea for a butterfly garden, but no one knew where to start. I attended a few TIN meetings and we started talking about it, and then we began writing up plans for the garden.” Maguire said. “Outside of the Student Life Center is a patch of grass and that’s where it will be. It is shaped like a horseshoe around a brick area, and we will build a raised bed around that. That will give us room for potential expansion and to house educational information. We designed it ourselves because we had to be sure we would be able to build it ourselves.”

The colorful and fragrant flowers were planted in the bed to attract more butterfl ies to the area, specifically monarchs.

Monarch butterfl ies have been facing a decline in population numbers due to loss of natural habitat, climate change and pesticide usage.

“Originally, the idea was to create a garden to attract butterflies due to the sharp decrease in butterfly populations, but with so many students suffering with anxiety and depression, I knew I wanted to create a garden on campus to provide a place to support, not just butterflies, but students in need.” Maguire said.

The plan is to also use the garden to host meditation and other mindfulness events that will be open to Brookdale students.

Maguire’s efforts were recognized by the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) who promotes the important role that nature helps in the health of people and wildlife.

“Numerous studies point to what many of us intrinsically know, that nature helps improve our mental health and overall sense of wellbeing,” MCF states. “The simple act of sitting in a garden has powerful and swift impacts on our central nervous system that can quickly calm a worried mind.”

the state says that. The state law says we have 180 days to control. If we only want retail or distribution on Route 9, this is our chance to do it. If we don’t do it within 180 days, we could have dispensaries all over the place, next to residential places where we don’t want it. If these businesses go in places we don’t like, then we are stuck

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with it, it gets grandfathered in.” Bonevich said. “This is not against, or banning, this is just giving us time to zone and this is where it should go and this is where it shouldn’t go. This ordinance is giving us home rule and giving Howell control and that’s all it is.”

“If we do not move to ban it and we allow all six classes of cannabis establishments to be legal in Howell, we don’t have another opportunity to opt out of that law

for five years. After that five-year period, even if we do opt out, everything will be grandfathered in. So, whether we like it or not at that point, we have it,” Township Attorney Joe Clark said “This way we get to ban it for now and we can revisit it when there are more rules and regulations in place, when we see how other towns are faring with their tax revenue.”

A public hearing to discuss the proposed ordinance is scheduled for June 15.

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Howell PAL Announces Advanced Golf Camp

HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Athletic League (PAL) have announced the opening of their advanced golf camp.

The advance camp builds on what was taught in the beginners camp. This camp is for the person that has completed the beginners camp or has some experience playing the game.

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HOWELL – The Howell Senior Center is excited to announce that on May 21, the first day the Tangled Thread Club was able to come back and meet in person.

Members have been working hard all throughout the pandemic to create beautiful blankets, lap blankets, sweaters, hats etc. that

GPA (grip, posture, alignment). The remainder of the week we will be at a golf course learning how to play the course mentally.

The camp will take place on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and July 20, 21, 22 and 23 from 6 p.m. to dusk.

For more information or to register, visit howellpal.org.

Howell Library Returns To Regular Hours

HOWELL – The Howell Library, as part of the Monmouth County Library, has resumed their regular schedule of patrons in the building.

Since July, patrons were only permitted in the building after 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the mornings reserved for

door-side service.

The public now will be welcome beginning at 10 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.

They will continue with door-side service for those not yet comfortable returning to public spaces.

Township Announces Howell Day & Green Fair

HOWELL – Save the date! The Howell Day & Green Fair will be held on September 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Soldier Memorial

Park in Howell.

Enjoy games, rides, fireworks and music for the whole family.

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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.

Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs Event

HOWELL – Howell Township, Municipal Alliance and NJDEP present Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs, free fishing day for adults and children on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. This event is rain or shine. Adult volunteers are encouraged to fish with us (license not

required). Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole supplies. Limited bait will be provided. Light refreshments will be available towards the end of the event. Trophies and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.

For more information, call 732-938-4500 ext. 2106.

Freehold Township Day Announced

FREEHOLD – Make sure your calendars are marked! In partnership with the Veterans Community Alliance, Freehold Township Day is on July 10 from 4 to 11 p.m. a t Michael J. Tighe Park.

There will be merchandise, food vendors, free kid rides and free teen center. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m.

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CentraState Earns “Great Place To Work” Certification

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Healthcare System announced that it is a Great Place to Work-Certified company by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. Certification is a significant achievement based on validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven For All methodology.

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CentraState’s survey revealed that: • 90 percent of employees feel good about the ways they contribute to the community • 88 percent said they were made to feel welcomed when they joined the company • 86 percent feel a sense of pride over accomplishments • 85 percent feel they make a difference in the organization • 85 percent feel they are given a lot of responsibility The third-largest employer in Monmouth County with more than 2,600 employees, CentraState offers clinical, service and professional positions. The organization offers a robust benefits package that includes retirement plans, health and dental insurance, a robust wellness program, educational opportunities, and more.

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By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – A Borough man pleaded guilty to picking up a 12-year-old runaway, bringing her back to his house, trapping her in his basement, and repeatedly sexually assaulting her.

Police said Elias Juarez-Hernandez, 45, pleaded guilty to one count of first degree aggravated sexual assault.

He had met the girl on August 10, 2020 at a 7-Eleven in Freehold Borough. She had run

away from her home in Marlboro. He told her he could give her a ride, but they had to walk back to his house. Once there, he pushed the child into his basement and sexually assaulted her multiple times throughout the night.

His sentencing is August 20, 2021. Under the plea agreement reached after consultation with the victim’s family, he faces up to 15 years in state prison without parole. He will have to register as a sex offender and be on parole supervision for life.

“Resource Days” For Men In Need

RED BANK – The Monmouth ACTS is partnering with JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank Pilgrim Baptist Church and Lunch Break to offer “Resource Days” for the men in need, living in Red Bank and surrounding communities every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. now through July.

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Lively Talk Radio! −Photo courtesy Monmouth County State, County and local officials kicked-off the summer tourism season at the Avon Boardwalk on May 25, 2021. Pictured left to right: Keyport Mayor Collette Kennedy, Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini, Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordana Hanlon, Esq., Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, Avon-By-The-Sea Mayor Ed Bonanno, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, and Assemblyman Edward Thomson.

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners have announced the opening of the 2021 summer tourism season at a press conference at the Avon Boardwalk.

“I am excited for this tourism season and getting our restaurants and businesses back on track for a great summer,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Monmouth County Tourism said. “I can’t wait to see all of our Monmouth County beaches and businesses full of happy visitors from near and far!”

Arnone reminded everyone that Memorial Day weekend is dedicated to those who have fought for our freedoms and made the ultimate sacrifice.

“Especially during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember our military members and families, veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. My office is proud to issue Veterans ID and Gold Star Parent Cards, and to have launched our ‘Honoring our Heroes’ Military Appreciation Program, which provides special discounts from local retailers to our veterans and Gold Star parents,” Monmouth County Clerk, Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq, said.

“Over the past five years, our program has grown exponentially to include hundreds of Monmouth County’s local businesses, and I am thankful for their support of our military members and their families. I encourage veterans and local businesses to visit our website for more information.”

Vaccines will be available in three popular tourism spots during Memorial Day weekend, Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley said.

“We would like to announce that the County has partnered with the National Parks Service, Asbury Park, Long Branch and the Visiting

Nurses Association to offer vaccines this weekend at Gateway National Park in Sandy Hook, Pier Village in Long Branch and the Asbury Park Convention Hall,” Kiley said.

“The vaccines will be administered on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with no appointment necessary for those 18 and older.

Minors between the ages of 12 to 18 years old will need an appointment and a legal guardian present when they receive the vaccine.”

If you are at least 12 and live, work or attend school in Monmouth County, you can go to the Brookdale Community College for a vaccination without an appointment. The Brookdale vaccination site is open Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Arnone talked about the effects the pandemic caused on businesses last year.

“As you may remember, last year, indoor dining was prohibited the entire summer season – a major blow to our seasonal businesses and year-round restaurants in Monmouth County,” Arnone said. “Tourism saw a loss of thousands of jobs and Food and Beverage Spending saw a loss of $186 million, but we are confident that this year will be better than ever.”

“We are looking forward to a safe and successful summer season here in Avon-by-theSea and all of Monmouth County. Our beaches and businesses are open and ready for visitors to return and enjoy during their trip to the Jersey Shore,” Avon-By-The-Sea Mayor Ed Bonanno said.

“We are excited to move forward with our 2021 summer season with the freedom to gather, celebrate and enjoy the activities that make life special here at the Jersey Shore,” Dana Lancellotti, President & CEO of New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association said.

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Continued From Page 11 the county has a new program to help offset costs of new hires.

“The Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development will be supporting our local businesses through the ‘New Hire Incentive Program’ which will allow a business to hire someone who may need training and the county can pay up to 50% of the new hire’s salary up to $10,000 while they learn the new skill on the job,” Arnone said. “Businesses must make the request prior to hiring so we invite businesses to call Workforce Development at 732-683-8850 to learn more about the eligibility requirements.”

“I am very concerned about our service industry. Five weeks ago, I put together a

program to share basic information about businesses hiring with ‘Helped Wanted’ signs displayed,” Joe Leone Introna, owner of Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties and Catering said.

“There is a variety of businesses included and I have asked the Commissioners to share this information with state officials as we continue to deal with this labor shortage in the service industry.”

“I am really desperate for service employees,” Robert Kash of Great Restaurants NJ said, who owns several restaurants in Monmouth County. “Now, we have people knocking down our doors but, unfortunately, I have to close off sections of my restaurants because I cannot supply the demand. I do not have enough employees.”

For more information about Monmouth County tourism, go to tourism.visitmonmouth.com.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Breathe Easier With These Asthma Products

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you’ve ever had your bronchial tube go into a spasm, you know how scary it is! A bronchospasm occurs when the breathing airways suddenly contract, making it hard to breathe and causing that high-pitched, whistling sound called wheezing. If this goes on chronically, it is termed bronchial asthma, or just asthma.

About 25 million Americans have asthma and attacks may be mild and short-lived, or serious. Today’s article is for those of you who wish to breathe easier and are seeking natural options to use adjectively with your medication. The symptoms vary from day to day, sometimes hour to hour but always include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance and chest pain. Acid reflux is also quite common.

There are so many reasons for a person to have a problem breathing.

One lesser-known triggers include perfume or cologne. Another is pet fur, especially cat saliva. There is the trigger of tropomyosin which comes from cockroaches. When I lived down south, it was the headache of every Florida resident! And finally, there’s something called “cardiac asthma” which stems from the heart! If you’d like to read a more comprehensive version of this article with more details and more solutions, please visit my website suzycohen.com where you can

sign up for my weekly newsletter. I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are some natural remedies and devices to help you breathe with more comfort: Vitamin D-rich foods. Eating more foods with vitamin D such as milk and eggs can help. Getting the sunshine vitamin is useful too, because your body activates the D into a hormone that is used for immune function.

Black Seed Oil. This is a dietary supplement that fights inf lammation and is especially useful for the lungs.

It contains many active compounds such as “thymoquinone” which has been studied specifically for breathing.

The Breather - Natural Breathing Lung Recovery Exercise Trainer. This is a small plastic device that you hold in your hand and it’s designed to improve the f low of oxygen. It’s just an exerciser, it’s not intended or useful during an asthma attack. It improves lung capacity and is sold online.

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This is another small plastic device is helpful to clear the airways and minimize mucus which can be helpful with many respiratory conditions such as asthma, atelectasis, COPD, Emphysema, even Cystic Fibrosis.

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Roofer Nailed For Fake Charges In Contract

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – A Wall Township contractor will lose his ability to enter into government or quasi-government contracts for five years when he is sentenced for fraudulently billing a state agency for bogus expenses as part of a roofing contract.

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal reported Andrew J. Clark, 54 and his companies were sentenced today for fraudulently billing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (“PVSC”), a state agency, for $10,210 in fictitious expenses under a contract with the agency.

Clark, 54, his companies, Roof Management, Inc., and A&S Enterprises, Inc., were sentenced by Superior Court Judge

Sharifa R. Salaam in Essex County. He was sentenced to a five-year term of probation, conditioned on him serving 120 hours of community service.

In addition, he was ordered with his companies to pay restitution to the PVSC and a $75,000 anti-corruption profiteering penalty. Clark will be debarred for a period of five years from all government or quasi-government contracts, and the two companies will be debarred from such contracts for 10 years.

Clark pleaded guilty on Sept. 4, 2020 to a third-degree criminal charge of false contract payment claims for a government contract. Roof Management and A&S Enterprises pleaded guilty that day to second-degree false contract payment

claims for a government contract.

With his guilty plea, Clark admitted that he falsely billed the PVSC for equipment rental costs of $10,210 that he claimed Roof Management incurred under the contract with the PVSC. There were no actual equipment rentals made and the PVSC disputed the equipment rental expenses, but ultimately paid out $5,972 in settlement of that claim.

“We’re sending a loud and clear message to dishonest contractors that this type of crime does not pay. We’re committed to using all available tools, including New Jersey’s strong criminal laws, to protect the integrity of public contracts and hold bad actors accountable,” Attorney General Grewal said.

“We will continue to work with government agencies to investigate fraud involving public contracts and prosecute dishonest operators who break the law to increase their profits,” said OPIA Director Thomas Eicher.

“We urge anyone who has information about fraud in government contracting to contact us confidentially at 1-844-OPIATIPS,” Eicher added.

OPIA has a toll-free tipline 1-844-OPIATIPS for the public to report corruption.

The AG’s Office has an Anti-Corruption Reward Program that offers a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to a conviction for a crime involving public corruption. Information is posted at: nj.gov/oag/corruption/reward.html.

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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sale Community Garage Sale - Greenbriar I. Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 27. Brick 08724. 80 homes participating. (26)

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates

Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle.

Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal

Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse.

An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jackson Senior Care Facility Named One Of Best In State

−Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare Staff members of Bartley Healthcare based in Jackson Township were pleased to learn for the second year in a row, they were named by U.S. News as one of the Best Nursing Homes in the state.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A health facility in the township has received high marks from U.S. News recently.

Bartley Healthcare is one of the Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey for 2020-21 according to U.S. News for the second year in a row.

Many factors contribute to this honor such as Bartley Healthcare remaining to be the only nursing facility in Jackson with a 5-star rating.

Several factors are involved in U.S. News taking into consideration a determination of

which nursing homes are the “Best.”

U.S. News looks at the rate of substantial complaints, flu and pneumonia vaccines, use of antipsychotic drugs, hospitalizations, amount of pressure ulcers, patient-centered rehab therapy, and many other care related factors.

A representative of Bartley Healthcare said all of their staff are very proud to know that all of their hard work and integrity resulted in such an honorable recognition. Bartley Healthcare prides itself in delivering excellent care and will continue to do so in future years to come.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 5 - jun 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): People rely on your strength of character whenever they think they might give in to weakness. Everyone needs to keep their little secrets, but they may share them with you as the week rolls past because you’re trustworthy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to take your place in the spotlight as this week unfolds. One way to do that is to call upon the people in your network to support you and cozy up to friends who have influence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your timing may be off, and you could be more error-prone than usual now. Try to be clear in conversations, emails and texts to avoid miscommunications in the week ahead. Avoid signing financial agreements.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The power of attraction might work to your advantage.

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Careful conservation of money will serve you well in the long run.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be encouraged to compete or take risks at the expense of spending time with your family. By delegating authority to others in the upcoming week, you’ll have more hours for personal interests and enriching social activities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A loved one may invite you to compete in a game or sport and stir up the flames of desire. Friends may encourage you to learn everything you can about their favorite subject or a fascinating new interest as this week unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Unexpected events might work in your favor. Welcome sudden changes in your routine or meetings with new people in the week ahead. Something of great interest or value could appear at an opportune moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You and a romantic partner could be in tune this evening.

Working side by side with a buddy can be productive and fulfilling. In the week ahead, you can often solve everybody else’s problems but may need more time to solve your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be wise to mind your own business this week. You might be forced to walk a fine line and stay in your lane when dealing with partners and family members who hesitate to say what they mean.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you need to quit climbing and enjoy the view from where you are. As the week unfolds, avoid any urge to outdo other people with displays of extravagant spending. A loved one may exercise a great deal of creativity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Welcome romance into your life whenever you can, but don’t make decisions or changes that may affect your financial security in the week ahead.

You might grow overconfident, take risks or want to show off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions might require diplomacy while your work requires imagination. To maintain harmony in key relationships as the week unfolds, it may be better to demonstrate loyalty than to cast doubt on others.

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