2021-06-12 - The Howell Times

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Grants Received For Police Body Cameras

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Police Department will receive a $489,120 grant to purchase 240 body-wor n cameras (BWC), after Governor Phil Murphy announced the statewide mandate.

Murphy was joined by Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and more at a press conference on June 1 to announce that the state will fund all 487 law enforcement agencies that applied to

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the Attorney General’s Office for grant funding to purchase body-worn cameras and associated equipment under the governor’s mandate.

Back in November, Mur phy signed legislation that required every uniformed patrol officer in the state to be outfitted with a bodyworn camera while on duty by June 1, 2021.

The goal of this policy is for policing to be (Grants - See Page 4)

First Woman Sworn-In As Acting Monmouth Prosecutor

−Photos courtesy Melanie Decker During the first week of the senior center reopening, members got to socialize and worked on projects like painting flower pots.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – After being forced to close for over 15 months, the Howell Senior Center has finally opened their doors to members.

March 16, 2020 was the day the center had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the center being a second home to many seniors in Howell, its closure caused them to be trapped in their homes with nowhere to go. Some even had no groceries.

On May 26, the staff and members of the center celebrated the first day opening, having about 50 members together socializing for the first time in (Center - See Page 11)

Local Officers Nominated For NJSACOP Valor Award

By Alyssa Riccardi MARLBORO – After saving the life of a 17-year-old trapped in a damaged car, a lieutenant and four officers were nominated for the prestigious Valor Award given by the New Jersey State Association of

Chiefs of Police.

On June 5, 2020, a you ng wom a n wa s pinned inside a crumpled car after a fatal crash on Conover Road.

Police Chief Peter J. Pezzullo credited Lt. John Loyer and Officers Donna Gonzalez,

Adam Mattei, Colin Mu r ray and Rober t Kelly for saving her.

This year, these officers along with 33 others from nine police departments have been nominated for the Valor Award. The award will (Officers - See Page 15)

−Photo courtesy Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Monmouth County Chief of Detectives John McCabe, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey, Acting First Assistant Prosecutor Michael J. Wojciechowski, and Monmouth County Superior Court Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton.

−Photo courtesy 200 Club of Monmouth County Pictured are the five officers who saved a women’s life and are now nominated for the Valor Award.

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Making history as the first woman to serve as the county’s top law enforcement officer, Lori Linskey has been sworn (Prosecutor - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 in as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor.

On June 2, a ceremony was held with Linskey being sworn in before Monmouth County Superior Court Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton.

Former Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni recently announced his resignation, and Governor Phil Murphy selected Linskey.

“To be the first woman in the history of this office to serve in the Prosecutor’s chair is an incredible honor. It is a testament to our state and Monmouth County that bright, qualified women have been able to serve in prestigious positions,” Linskey said.

Linskey is a 24-year veteran of law enforcement and has served as Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor since 2017. After arriving in the office in 2013, Linskey has held the positions of Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor and Executive Prosecutor. She has also worked as Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for 16 years, where she then rose to the position of Acting

Bureau Chief.

“To serve as Prosecutor is the culmination of a career that has been singularly focused on prosecutorial leadership and innovation.

For me – the position of Prosecutor is not a stepping-stone, resume builder, or trophy.

I revere the position because I understand its significance and the possibilities that it affords me to lead our office forward at a time of critical importance. The safety and security of all of our residents and the visitors who come to Monmouth County is paramount. Our community outreach is more pivotal at this time than ever before – I am engaged, I am listening, and I have never been afraid to have difficult conversations or to look inward to determine what we can do better,” Linskey said.

Some initiatives Linskey has launched include: Special Needs Registry and Growth Through Opportunity Pilot Programs, which provides internship opportunities in Monmouth County law enforcement agencies for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Crisis Intervention Team Training for Monmouth County law enforcement and mental health professionals, which brings new de-escalation

strategies to first responders; and a distracted driving campaign called Unplugged and Alive.

Linskey is involved in Community Law Enforcement Unit trainings and interactions with the community and faith-based leaders. She’s also planning a number of diversity and inclusivity initiatives for the MCPO which she will be announcing soon.

At the ceremony, Judge Thornton also swore in Michael J. Wojciechowski as Acting Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor and John McCabe as Acting Monmouth County Chief of Detectives.

Judge Thornton also administered oaths to all of the office’s Assistant Prosecutors and detectives designating their status as ‘Acting,’ which is standard protocol statewide when an Acting Prosecutor is appointed.

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enforcement and community leaders. And, with the body cameras we are funding, we will literally have an objective witness to how police carry out their duties,” Murphy said. “These powerful devices have been embraced by community members and advocates calling for transparency and by police officers, who see them as a critical tool to protect and assist law enforcement with their difficult jobs. On this important day, we’re also happy to announce funding for all 487 agencies that applied for bodyworn camera grants.”

“As we work to strengthen trust between our officers and the diverse communities they serve, the need for accountability and transparency in policing has never been greater,” Grewal said. “Body cameras are a powerful tool to help us in these efforts.

By acting as an unbiased witness to law enforcement actions, they help to safeguard equal justice, while also protecting the vast majority of officers who do the right thing day-in and day-out.”

At county level, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office was awarded $264,940, 130 BWC, and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $203,800, 130 BWC. In addition to Howell Township, the following Monmouth County agencies were awarded: • Asbury Park: $244,560 (120 BWC) • Englishtown: $20,380 (10 BWC) • Fair Haven: $52,988 (26 BWC) • Freehold Borough: $81,520 (40 BWC) • Freehold Township: $161,002 (79 BWC) • Hazlet Township: $114,128 (56 BWC) • Holmdel Township: $42,798 (21 BWC) • Keansburg: $48,912 (24 BWC) • Keyport: $32,608 (16 BWC) • Little Silver: $24,456 (12 BWC) • Manalapan: $122,280 (60 BWC) • Marlboro Township: $205,838 (101 BWC) • Middletown: $264,940 (130 BWC) • Neptune Township: $189,534 (93 BWC) • Red Bank: $81,520 (40 BWC) • Rumson: $61,140 (30 BWC) • Shrewsbury Borough: $24,456 (12) • Wall: $132,470 (65 BWC)

Continued From Page 1 more transparent by recording police-citizen encounters, officials said.

On May 25, Grewal along with Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver joined federal, state and local officials at the Camden County Police Department to announce the mandate and set the foundation on how the body cameras will properly be used.

“We are witnessing a new chapter in policing in New Jersey with the reforms we are implementing in partnership with law

“This is a new day in policing for our state and our country and I want to thank Governor Murphy, Attorney General Grewal, and our legislators for proactively getting in front of the issue of implementing informed and effective policing practices,” Oliver, who serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs said “Body cameras are about supporting police officers so they can do their job better. And we are immensely grateful for the job they do every day to keep us safe.”

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

Congressman Urges Governor To Unmask Children Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District

TRENTON − Senator Robert Singer chided the Governor for continuing to require children to wear masks, calling the policy uncalled for and outdated.

“At the same time he is telling the public it is OK to take their masks off, go dancing and go out drinking with friends shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar, Murphy is forcing kids to keep their masks on,” said Singer (R-30). “The science and data are clear. Youngsters are not susceptible to COVID, and they aren’t virus super spreaders. The time for masks has passed.”

The governor’s decision to allow people to unmask is based on the fact that there is room in the hospitals for people if they do get sick.

The Centers for Disease Control, the federal Department of Health and Human Services, the State Departments of Health and Education have all advocated for children to wear masks. The idea that young people are not susceptible to the virus, as the congressman

said, is a dangerous myth.

The medical community has said that the spreading of this misinformation is dangerous, as it lulls people into a false sense of security. It doesn’t take into consideration special needs children and those who are living with family members who have compromised immune systems.

Under Murphy’s most recent executive order lifting most COVID restrictions, children attending schools, daycare centers and summer camps must continue to wear masks.

“These kids have spent a year behind the mask. It’s time to let them come out in the sun,” Singer said. “There’s no justification for forcing kids to be masked while they are running around outside at summer camp. Common sense should play a role here.”

Singer sponsors legislation (S-2482) and a constitutional amendment (SCR-117) that would place strict limits on the Governor’s ability to issue unilateral emergency mandates to 14 days unless the Legislature approved an extension.

Senate Republicans tried moving the bills on several occasions, but each time the Senate Democrat Majority blocked the effort.

Bill Would Extend Funding Deadline For Gold Star Monument Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. − U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) re-introduced a bill extending the authorization funding deadline for a monument dedicated to Gold Star families, which expired in January 2020 and is now on hold. Under the Gold Star Mothers Families Monument Extension Act, funding for the construction of the monument would continue through January 2027. The monument would honor the families that have lost a loved one in service to our nation.

“The Gold Star tradition reminds our nation of the ultimate sacrifices made by service members and their families,” said Senator Booker.

“While we can never truly repay the enormous debt we owe Gold Star families, they deserve to be recognized for their sacrifices. This bill

will provide the flexibility needed to honor these families appropriately.”

“We have a duty to not only honor the service members who’ve given their lives defending our freedoms, but also recognize the enormous sacrifices made by the Gold Star families who served alongside them,” said Senator Menendez. “I’m proud to work alongside Senator Booker to provide the time and flexibility necessary to ensure the Gold Star Families National Monument will stand as a tribute to their contributions to our country and a symbol of our immense gratitude.”

In addition to introducing the Gold Star Families Monument Extension Act, this week Senator Booker also introduced the DOULA Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program to encourage the use of doulas in the Veterans Health Administration to support pregnant veterans and improve maternal health outcomes. He also introduced the GI Bill NEED Act as well as the VR&E NEED Act with Representative Mikie Sherrill, which would protect veterans’ educational and vocational rehabilitation benefits under the GI bill during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Don’t Stereotype Me. (Misconceptions About Brain Injury) Without any knowledge of who I am, preconceptions about me may begin to cycle through your head when you first see me using my walker or my wheelchair.

Sometimes, I wish I had a sign around my neck stating that I have trouble walking because of a brain injury I suffered in a snowboarding accident.

Often I want people to think of me as just an average person, without seeing my wheelchair or walker, and without knowing I injured my brain. The human brain is so complex that we do not completely understand brain injury. We may sometimes even form incorrect ideas about injuring our brain. There are so many misconceptions about brain injury that it makes little sense to review each one. Instead, I will review some of the reasons incorrect ideas come about.

Common misconceptions typically arise as a result of one or more of the following pitfalls: generalizing, stereotyping, and assuming.

People generalize brain injury because it offers a concrete explanation to something abstract and idiosyncratic. Symptoms such as impulsiveness, poor memory, or physical disability are often assigned across the board to brain injury. But we are too complex to say anything concretely about the injury of our brain. A doctor may say a person who injures the brain’s frontal lobe is bound to be more impulsive as a result. However, that same person may work very hard and be exceptionally disciplined after the injury to keep his or her impulses in check.

In the same realm as generalizing is stereotyping. People may stereotype “brain injury” with an image of an elderly patient who has extreme physical limitations. In reality, some brain injury survivors are quite young, and some work extremely

hard to overcome physical setbacks. The brain is so complex, and our lives are so complex, that any stereotype applied to brain injury may be greatly shortsighted. Brain injury does not discriminate based on age or demographic, and we should not think of a certain type of person when we think of brain injury.

Assumptions about brain injury are too broad to classif y an occur rence whose effects are variable and specific. For instance, physical disability does not necessarily mean cognitive disability. One of the sharpest brain injury survivors I have met is extremely physically limited. Although she uses a motorized wheelchair, her rationale is outstanding.

This phenomenon works the other way around. Ambulatory folks with no apparent physical limitations may be working hard to overcome cognitive challenges.

Preconceptions about brain injury lead to misconceptions. Just as we are all different individuals, every brain injury is different. In order to have any understanding of someone’s brain injury, we need to have sufficient exposure to the brain injury survivor in question.

The only concrete thing about brain injury is that no brain injury is concrete.

Matt Collura On March 9th, 2011, Matt Collura suffered a traumatic brain injury in a snowboarding accident and was in a coma for weeks.

Until 2011, he was an avid runner. A three-sport captain in high school, Matt graduated with a degree in biochemistry from Boston College and a master’s in architecture from NJIT. Doctors predicted that even if he regained consciousness, he would never walk again. Since he regained consciousness, he has regularly been proving doctors wrong. One day, he plans to run again.

Toms River Leaders Wrong About Cannabis Hello Council and Mayor Hill, I am certain you have received many emails regardi ng you r proposed ordinance to ban cannabis retail in Toms River Township, but as a resident, homeowner, business owner, and parent, it is my right and duty to address this short-sighted decision.

First, and most importantly, you were elected to represent the residents of Toms River. The voters responded at the ballot box, with nearly 64% saying YES to legalization.

Fran kly, that’s a larger margin than any of you were elected with. What gives you the impression that you should ignore what voters want? It’s honestly disturbing that you are so comfortable showing your true ambitions as council members, in fur thering your own personal agendas (cough Rodrick cough), rather than supporting your constituency.

Second, I’m gobsmacked that any of you has the aud acit y to t al k about banning cannabis sales when there has not been one meaningful effort put forth by the Council to address the skyrocketing opioid crisis that has had our community in a chokehold for nearly 2 decades.

Your comments sound like

“Reefer Madness” and it’s embarrassing. Multiple research studies have shown that can nabis can t reat medical conditions, including chronic pain, helping to eliminate the use of opioid pain relief. You claim to care about who is buying cannabis for recreational use while completely ignoring the fact that teenagers have been turning to their parents’ medicine cabinets for years. Heroin continues to destroy families in this very community, yet you continue to remain silent on addressing the issue.

Additionally, your calls to ban cannabis retail reek of racism and shows your desire to continue to criminalize those in the community you deem “lesser.” Rather than worrying about police revenue and continuing to fill our jails with non-violent drug offenders, the focus should be on real criminals involved in an illegal drug trade killing hundreds of TR residents every year rather than picking at the low-hanging fruit of stoners. Adults accessing recreational use decreases the amount of available illegal use which also decreases access for juveniles and minors. Treating cannabis as alcohol is smart for the populace and smart for the economy, regardless of the fact that cannabis use is safer than alcohol use. I do not see how it could be more clear.

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The most obvious point of all here is the revenue that our township so desperately needs. There have been repeated cries on the loss of school funding for years, but there has been no meaningful revenue stream created for this purpose. Our property taxes continue to increase. Our services have been cut back. Storefronts sit empty. I ran two quick errands yesterday and spotted 7 open storefronts on Hooper Ave alone. What’s the plan? Another Dollar General? Another discount store selling junk? Precisely how can TR attract new residents when there is, quite literally, nothing here? It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that families move to towns with good schools, recreation, shopping, community services - all of which are sorely lacking.

As for the claim that you do not have enough information to move forward with retail sales, the state law outlines exactly where these retail establishments can be placed (industrial areas). The law allows municipalities to select how many establishments are allowed, as well as times of operation. These dispensaries need staff so let’s create some jobs while we’re at it. The fact that you are being given the opportunity to set these boundaries makes the decision to allow cannabis retail a no-brainer. Granted, TR is not as large nor as populated as Paterson, but they brought in $50k in tax revenue in 2 months from one medical dispensary. Not multiple; not recreational - just one medical. Why would you turn that money away?

Lastly I ask, and I genuinely hope you ruminate on, this question: How long do you think TR can survive in this era?

It’s the 21st century. You have a responsibility to residents to start acting like it.

Devon Mazza Toms River

How Can You Tell Who Is Vaccinated?

The CDC decided to reward citizens who are vaccinated by allowing them not to wear a mask. A noble thought.

Sadly, CDC did not reward vaccinated citizens, the decision now allows citizens who are not vaccinated, didn’t want to be vaccinated, who are anti vac. to walk around freely with no regard to their neighbors’ well-being. How do u know who is vaccinated and who is not?

I am fully vaccinated and I am more worried now that I have been in the last 12 months.

Poor employers and employees trying to enforce mask policy are subject to verbal abuse and in some instances physical confrontations.

Robert Witkowski Manahawkin

Don’t Bash Small Businesses Online

I’ve seen too many posts on social media bashing small businesses, which is very harmful for small businesses, especially in this climate. Yet, everyone will keep shopping at big, multi-billion dollar companies even with so many mistakes they make without questioning it.

Some complaints might be legit, but most are probably due to businesses struggling due to this past year with COVID. Lack of finding employees, materials crisis throughout the country, backorders, delays with deliveries, products are unavailable, increased pricing which leads to owners having to rethink and change their normal way of running their business.

Before making a negative comment all over social media, ask questions, listen, try to understand and be patient.

These are not normal times.

Concetta Sasso Alvarez Howell

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Local Grad Earns Dental Degree

HOWELL – Kelli Simone Smith of Howell has received a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Bradenton.

In 2021, the LECOM School of Dental Medicine graduated 104 new dentists who are prepared to become valuable members of the healthcare profession.

Dentistry offers many opportunities in a variety of private and public settings, including private practice, education, research, public health and administration.

Dentists are often the first healthcare

professionals to recognize and identify a wide variety of diseases; at other times, they provide services to improve patients’ appearance and self-confidence through a variety of cosmetic procedures. Following graduation, new Doctors of Dental Medicine enter general dentistry practice or pursue training in dental specialties.

LECOM’s 2021 graduating class is 1,267 strong and is the largest in the college’s history. These graduates will join a network of nearly 14,000 LECOM alumni delivering quality health care to patients throughout the country.

Howell PAL Announces Police Youth Academy

HOWELL – Attention all incoming 6, 7 and 8 grade students! The Howell Township Police Department and the Howell Police Athletic League are pleased to announce that their 11th annual Police Youth Academy will take place this summer.

The camp will be July 26 to July 30, and August 2, with a graduation on August 3.

The camp will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

They are now accepting applications.

Visit howellpal.org to apply now! This program is designed to introduce your child to the different aspects of law enforcement. All cadets will have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of law enforcement functions as well as the various types of emergency services and training that is required to become a police officer.

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−Photo courtesy Howell Township Schools HOWELL – Howell Township Public Schools recognizing their Middle School Student Achievers! Congratulations Sadie Gray and Ewan Coppola as overall achievers and finalists Madelyn Roberto, Ashely Smith, Lisa D’Aiuto, Carolina Rodrigues, Kezia George and Katherine Connor!

Upcoming Annie Auditions For Howell PAL Theater Company

HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theater Company have announced sign-ups for in-person Annie auditions, with the live performance taking place in September 10, 11 and 12.

The company is casting for ages 6 through 17, with auditions being held on June 14, 16

and 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Howell PAL Enrichment Center located at 115 Kent Road in Howell.

Sign up by visiting howellpaltheaterco. com. Once you sign up, the audition packet will be emailed to you. The audition packet will provide all audition information.

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Monmouth County Blood Drive Schedule Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The New Jersey Blood Services have announced an upcoming blood drive in Monmouth County. With the pandemic still ongoing, they are experiencing extremely low blood supplies and are urgently asking individuals to donate blood.

The following blood drives are scheduled for this month: June 16: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

June 17: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 17: The Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, 352 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 18: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

June 21: Middletown Elks, 251 Church St, Belford, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 22: JCC Jersey Shore, 100 Grant Ave., Deal, from 2 to 8 p.m.

June 22: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 23: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

June 24: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route

9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 24: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 25: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 28: North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Hazlet, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

June 29: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 29: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 30: Keansburg Fire Co. #1, Keansburg, from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 30: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Blood donors will receive free mini-medical exams on site which include information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Two Students Selected For Student Leadership Scholarship

FREEHOLD – Congratulations to Satiera Caze and Grace Suhocki! Each year the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association selects 25 graduating seniors in New Jersey for the Student Leadership Scholarship. Each Student Leadership Scholarship carries a $2,000

award for the recipient’s demonstrated leadership in school activities other than athletics.

This year the Freehold Regional High School District had two students selected for this honor: Manalapan High School’s Satiera Caze and Colts Neck High’s Grace Suhocki.

Howell PAL Theater Company Presents: Godspell

HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theater Company presents: Godspell on June 12 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Southard Enrichment Center located on 115 Kent Road in Howell.

General seating tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. CDC guidelines will be followed and masks must be worn. For more information, visit howellpaltheaterco.com.

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Answer: I think it’s fi ne, especially if you’re happy. So many people have discovered a whole new world, right in their own homes. Between ordering food and other items and catching up on reading and

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Local Student Earns Scholarship For Service To Others

COLTS NECK – Bhavana Akula, an exceptional senior at Colts Neck High School, has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship. Akula is one of 150 selected from 99,403 applicants from across the country to receive this scholarship.

“This scholarship gives me the financial freedom to explore the many ideas that have been simmering in my mind, to try them at scale to find their true viability, and to learn the lessons of both success and failure −Photo courtesy Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation without financial worry.”

As a member of the 33rd class of Co- Program, where she serves as president ca-Cola Scholars, Akula not only exem- of the National Honors Society, Junior plifies superior leadership, service, and State of America, and District Asian academics – Akula is a change agent, pos- Club.

This fall, Akula will attend the Uniitively affecting others in the community.

Akula is currently a senior at Colts versity of Pennsylvania as a Benjamin Neck High School where she is part of Franklin Scholar where she plans to Polthe NJ Law and Public Service Magnet itics, Philosophy, and Economics (“PPE”).

Animal Rescue Summer Camp

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Registration is now open for the Monmouth County SCPA’s Animal Rescue Camp! There are 10 spaces available on each of the four sessions; July 12 through 16, July 19 through 23, July 26 through 30 and August 2 through 6.

Wondering what your child will be doing?

Here are some examples: • Learning about wildlife and what to do when you find a baby (and see real babies with us!)

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“We have been working out policies and procedures to open, and we were also waiting for our outdoor patio to be completed. Now that the weather has warmed up, it makes sense to be able to open so that some people can be inside, some can be outside,” Melanie Decker, Director of Senior Services, said.

Because the senior center falls under executive order 192, they still have restrictions to follow such as wearing masks and having capacity limits. Due to these restrictions, the staff had to break up the town in sections in order to control how many people come into the center at a time.

Although they officially opened on May 26, the week before they had opened for their Tangled Thread Club.

“When we opened for the first two weeks, it was just socializing. We continued to meet as a staff, and we continued to talk to the members and explained to them how this is going to be a fluid situation. What we may do for two weeks can change as we get more proficient and see what’s working. Things change,” Decker explained. “Starting next week, we’re having members call in if they want to visit instead of going by sections. Since we’re going to start some programs, like food shopping, going by sections in town won’t work. We’re just slowly trying to implement things and make changes of what makes sense until we can be fully up and running again.”

Before the pandemic, the center would hold about 75 to 120 seniors. At this time, they’re limited to about 50 seniors inside.

“We could have more people, but it’s been so long since we’ve been closed and there’s so many things we have to keep in mind and do, we don’t want to over extend ourselves,” Decker said.

Decker expressed how about 98 percent of the members that come in are vaccinated.

You do not need to be vaccinated in order the visit the center nor do they ask whether you’re vaccinated or not.

“We know so many are vaccinated because they’re so excited that they told us. Or when we were scheduling vaccines, they were calling to be put on a list. So that’s how we know this information,” Decker said.

The day the center reopened, members and staff were overfilled with joy. Decker said how to many seniors, the center was a second home for them.

The Howell Times, June 12, 2021, Page 11 “When we opened, members and staff alike were in tears. When we were closed, their (seniors) physical health and mental health declined. A lot of people lived alone and they weren’t doing Facebook, Zoom or Facetime, so they were very isolated. This was their whole world. This is where they go to socialize and so much of their life consisted of coming to the senior center because of everything we offer,” Decker said. “So finally getting back, some of them were just crying because they were so

happy to see us and be at the center because it is their home away from home, and to see each other and be able to talk to each other.”

“For us at the center, we’re so used to hearing all the noise of members talking and moving above us, having the main room upstairs. So, when we finally get to hear that noise again, it melted our hearts. There’s nothing like it. You don’t realize that you missed that stuff until it’s gone. Our smiles didn’t leave our faces the whole first week,” Decker said.

At this time, the senior center has planned out many events for the summer. Their goal is to slowly open things and see what works. Eventually hoping to go back to the way things were.

“The future is to get back to pre-covid. The up and running, fully functioning center.

Eventually no masks, and have that hustle and bustle,” Decker said.

Anyone who is interested in joining the senior center or have questions about what services they offer can call 732-938-4500 ext. 2550.

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For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the

real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed.

The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.

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

Taurine Supports Brain And Heart Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The complaint of shortness of breath and exercise intolerance are exactly the same, however the causes and treatments may be worlds apart.

Dyspnea as it is termed can be related to asthma or heart failure, and again, the treatment for these conditions differs dramatically.

Today’s focus is on the heart, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) which is the name given to someone who has a thickening of the wall of their heart’s major pumping chamber.

It results in inferior pumping abilities. There are many causes for this, but elevated blood pressure (BP) is the main one. With untreated LVH, heart failure becomes more imminent as does cognitive disease. For example, LVH doubles the risk for dementia!

So my goal today is to help you with the underlying cause of dyspnea which may be related to LVH, for example. Doing so protects the heart and reduces symptoms that look like cardiac asthma. When you have a healthy heart, you don’t experience as much shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing, crackling, rales and/or exercise intolerance problems.

A good cardiologist can detect LVH, or the beginnings of it with some simple non-invasive tests such as an electrocardiogram (EKG) and an echocardiogram or “echo” as it is more often called. Furthermore, your cardiologist will make the best suggestion for you, based upon your risk factors, age, lifestyle and heart function. The treatment may include medication, implanted devices, or surgery depending on the cause.

But when it comes to a conversation about alternative treatments including dietary supple-

ments, you’re likely to hit a brick wall because conventionally-schooled physician may not be up-to-date on the research regarding natural options. Sold nationwide, this is an easy-to-access, inexpensive and well-researched dietary supplement that is known for its ability to support all aspects of cardiovascular health. It is absolutely crucial for a healthy heart. Why? Because taurine is found in massive amounts in your heart and brain! Remember how I stated earlier that a person with heart failure has a two-fold risk of dementia? Well, taurine is the number one amino acid in both of these tissues which further illustrates to me how useful it can be for both tissues.

Taurine is involved in heart rhythm and may be useful to people with PACs, PVCs, pauses and/or tachycardia but do ask your cardiologist before attempting self-treatment.

Taurine calms the body. For this reason, it is sometimes taken in the evening as it helps with sleep.

Taurine has one more interesting use in the natural arena. It can stabilize neurons in the brain and is sometimes employed in people who have epileptic seizures.

Taurine is sold at all health food stores.

Combining taurine with other heart-healthy supplements such as Aged Garlic, Arginine, L-carnitine or Ubiquinol or PQQ could be even more useful for the heart. That said, do not substitute taurine, or any vitamin for your medication, or for proper treatments by a qualified physician that you’ve been seeing.

If this topic interests you, I have posted a more comprehensive article at my website, suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Continued From Page 1 be presented at the 109th NJSACOP’s Annual Conference & Police Security Expo on August 23 to 26 in Atlantic City.

The Marlboro Police departments states that the officers’ “swift, courageous actions” saved the life of the unconscious woman moments before the car burst into flames.

The nomination states that Lt. Loyer is a 30-year police veteran; Officer Gonzalez is a former Monmouth County sheriff ’s offi-

cer, hired 11 years ago; Officer Mattei is a six-year veteran; Officer Murray worked in Marlboro for three years; and Officer Kelly, for more than a year.

The Valor Award was established by the NJSACOP in 2000 to recognize New Jersey police officers and private citizens who “demonstrate exceptional heroism and commitment to their profession, their law enforcement agency and to the public they serve.”

To learn more about the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, visit NJSACOP.org.

Local Freshman Selected For Prestigious Journalism Conference

MARLBORO – Anthony Shustef, a freshman at Marlboro High School, has been selected to represent the Freehold area as a National Youth Correspondent at the 2021 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University this summer.

Students from across the country will join Anthony for an intensive study of journalism and media. He was chosen based on academic accomplishments and

a demonstrated interest in journalism and media studies. The conference curriculum includes hands-on learning with industry leaders from George Mason faculty, international media outlets, and Washington insiders. National Youth Correspondents will experience an integrated and forward-thinking approach to journalism and media while acquiring valuable “in-thetrenches” knowledge.

Lakewood Men Indicted For Murder

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Omar Rivera-Rojas, 31, and his nephew Alberto Rojas-Hernandez, 19, both of Lakewood, were indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury for the 2019 murder of Domingo Merino-Rafael, 33, also of Lakewood.

The victim had been found on Hurley Pond Road in Howell in the early morning hours of October 18, 2019. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

A joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Howell Township Police Department determined Rivera-Rojas, Rojas-Hernandez, and Merino-Rafael traveled from Lakewood to Middlesex County on the night of October 17, 2019.

The men were returning to Lakewood early in the morning of October 18, 2019, when the trio got into an argument that culminated with the two men killing Merino-Rafael.

Rivera-Rojas (also known as Juan Carlos Rivera-Rojas), and his nephew were indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Murder,

Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Tampering with Evidence, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey stated.

Rojas-Hernandez, of Joe Parker Avenue in Lakewood is being held in the Youth Detention Center in North Brunswick where he has been in custody since his arrest in October 2019. Rojas-Hernandez, who was just seven months shy of his 18th birthday at the time of the murder, was previously waived to adult court to face the charges alongside his uncle and co-conspirator.

Rivera-Rojas has also been detained since his arrest.

If convicted of Murder, Rivera-Rojas and Rojas-Hernandez each face a minimum sentence of 30 years in a New Jersey State Prison without parole and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, subject to the provisions of the “No Early Release Act” (NERA) requiring them to serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for release on parole.

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LINCROFT – Perhaps the loveliest month of the year, June is the perfect time to visit your county parks. The Monmouth County Park System makes it even better by filling the month with family-friendly activities. Here’s what is happening: Mill Demonstrations: Saturdays & Sundays, June 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

See the 19th century gristmill in action.

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s: June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion.

Thompson Park Canoe Rentals: June 12 & 13 and 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to ages 3 and up; under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per boat for 1 to 3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.

Casual Birder: June 15 at 9 a.m. at Big Brook Park, Marlboro - meet in the main parking lot; June 29 at 9 a.m. at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - meet in the Environmental Center parking lot.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laidback morning bird walk. You’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds you can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis. Open to ages 11 and up; under 18 with adult.

Drop-In Nature Kayak Tour of Swimming River: June 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Swimming River Park, Red Bank. Explore the beauty and nature of the Swimming River during this tour. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided. Both single and tandem kayaks are available for use on a first come, first served basis. The program is limited to only 12 participants. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Weight limit 250 lbs. for singles; 450 lbs. for tandems. Open to ages 12 and up; under 18 with participating adult. The cost is $25 per person; cash or check only.

Nature Lecture Series – Box Turtles of Monmouth County: June 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. Join a Park System Naturalist for this talk and learn about this small- to medium-sized turtle with a domed shell. Discover what box turtles eat, where they can be found, and some threats to them.

Eco-Elephant Flea Market: June 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Search for that one-of-a-kind treasure at the Eco-Elephant Flea Market! Come peruse the vendors offering secondhand, handmade, up-cycled or new merchandise.

Admission and parking are free.

Open Shoot Archery: June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted.

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to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See how thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool or felted wool from old clothing to create designs for mats or rugs.

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay: Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday, June 21 to 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as you pull a long

seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event.

This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting.

Antique Auto Display: June 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

See pre-1948 automobiles on display. Weather permitting.

Spinning & Knitting Demonstration: June 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Watch the art of spinning fleece and learn various methods of knitting.

To learn more about these Park System activities, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

−Photo by Jay Reynolds The Cape May Lighthouse taken from aboard the Cape May whale watcher vessel.

Special Needs Camp Counselors Wanted

MONMOUTH COUNTY − Now hiring!

The Therapeutic Recreation Department is looking for camp counselors and inclusion coaches to work with individuals with special needs in our summer camps.

For more information, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 12 - jun 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Read the fine print and double-check for accuracy. You could disrupt your income streams by pursuing exciting activities and deviating from norms. As the week unfolds, focus on being creative and imaginative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s fine to view things from a scientific perspective while gathering data, but it’s the people who have to be considered first. You may enjoy reactions to innovative ideas or shocking actions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not hold the winning hand. You could experience an unwanted entanglement if you mingle with the wrong people in the week ahead. Exercise caution and listen to those who have proven themselves trustworthy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It might be best to do it all by yourself. However, a willing partner would appreciate a chance to keep you company even if there is a formidable task on your schedule. Mix romance with teamwork when appropriate this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The pressure is on. Someone might persuade you to make a change, or you may become spellbound by something to the exclusion of all else. Don’t make drastic changes or irrevocable decisions in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may fall prey to delusions of grandeur in the week to come. However, the thought of upcoming entertainment shared with partners or loved ones might channel your enthusiasm into more appropriate directions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You should do the things that really make you happy. If you aren’t exactly sure what will bring a smile to your face, look for guideposts along the way.

Accentuate the positive whenever you can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is often said that a fool and his money are soon parted.

Remain alert when handling your finances in the upcoming week. You could find a diamond in the rough if you look beyond the obvious and consider new ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be inspired to find your heart’s desire. Keep daydreams and wishful thinking in their place, however, since they are unlikely to earn any dollars. In the upcoming week, confronting facts might not be your strong suit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be glad that you put something away for a rainy day. The bills that arrive in the week ahead might be unexpected. Embrace an opportunity to express love and affection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Whatever life brings to you, you can get through it. In the week ahead, a key relationship could test your faith or drain your reserves of generosity.

Tensions and stressful family situations require more of your patience.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sensitivity to the wants and needs of others will probably make you a valuable commodity at the workplace in the week ahead. Use a gift for communication to earn a big commission or make a romantic fantasy come true.

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