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−Photo courtesy Tammy Nigro Team “Finding Chemo” with team captains Alexis Nigro and Emily Bruce holding their Jade Level badge for raising over $10,000.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Students at Howell High School raised over $44,000 at the annual Relay for Life event.

On June 11, students, staff and members of the Howell community

came together to spend the night on the field to celebrate survivors and caregivers and to remember those that have passed from cancer.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is “the world’s largest

and most impactf ul fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the

Employers Sought For Job Fair

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners have partnered with the New Jersey Courts for the New Jersey Judiciary JOBS program and are looking for employers with immediate job openings to take part in their job fair on July 20.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are committed to assisting our residents and businesses in any way we can, and we are proud to partner with the NJ Courts for this exceptional pro-

gram,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “The JOBS program serves as a benefit to both the probation clients and the businesses in Monmouth County who desperately need staff.”

Commissioned by New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and led by Administrative Director of the Courts Glenn A. Grant, the JOBS program helps probation clients to find employment opportunities.

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fight once and for all.”

The event included a scavenger hunt, lip sync battle, relay laps, luminary ceremony, trivia, as well as some on-site fundraisers.

A total of 22 teams (Cancer - See Page 4)

−Photo courtesy Howell Police Howell Police School Resource Officer Jayme Higgins received the Instructor of the Year Award at the L.E.A.D. conference.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – An Officer from the Howell Township Police Department was recently honored w i t h t h e Na t io n a l L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award.

L.E.A.D. is a nonprofit supported by dedicat-

ed police officers who are committed to protecting the youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence. The organization holds a (Officer - See Page 5)

Puppy Receives Lifesaving Surgery With Community’s Help

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – With the help of the community and several donations, a small puppy was able to receive the surgery it needed to live.

Boots was the runt of

his litter and suffered from a congenital defect where blood vessels wrap around his esophagus. This caused dilation, difficulty swallowing and could lead to aspiration pneumonia.

Back in April, the

Monmouth County SPCA reached out for the community’s help, as Boots desperately needed a special surgery called a thoracotomy, as soon as possible, in order to

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Cancer:

Continued From Page 1 were created at Howell High School, collectively raising $44,454 and becoming the third highest high school in the country for 2021. Team “Finding Chemo,” which included 22 members and team captains Alexis Nigro and Emily Bruce, was the highest fundraising team ever at Howell High, accumulating $10,255. They received the Jade Level fundraising badge in recognition of this feat.

“I Relay because I have lost family members to cancer and have also celebrated survivors. Participating in Relay for Life gives me a chance to help make a difference in these outcomes,” Alexis said. “I feel a huge sense of pride and gratitude. I am so proud of our team for all of their hard work that helped to get us to this amazing accomplishment. I am so grateful for our team and everyone that has supported our fundraisers throughout the year.”

Not only did the teams raise money during the event, but hosted many other events in

By Bob Vosseller N EW J ERSEY – The New Jersey Sen ior Oly mpics will once agai n take place, in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County on the weekend of September 10-12.

This will mark the 14th year that

order to collect funds.

“The teams spent the entire school year fundraising. They held fundraising events at local restaurants…sold coffee and hot chocolate and they received sports memorabilia donations from local sports teams that they were able to raffle off,” Alexis’ mom Tammy said. “Even while school was closed during covid, they did not stop.”

Alongside team “Finding Chemo” the top ten teams were: Second: Ninja Turtles raising $5,538 Third: Answer for Cancer raising $4,235 Fourth: Cure-a Vida raising $2,862 Fifth: Conquering Cancer raising $2,786 Sixth: Wave Cancer Goodbye raising $2,432 Seventh: Notorious C.U.R.E. raising $2,025 Eighth: Jake The Tank raising $1,884 Ninth: SCHOOL OF WALK raising $1,877 Tenth: Lights Camera Cure raising $1,390 “We are so proud of our students at Howell High School for all the hard work they put into such an important cause. Relay for Life has a strong tradition at Howell High School

−Photo courtesy Principal Jeremy Braverman Students hold up signs announcing that the school raised a total of $44,454. because our students so special!” Principal Jeremy Braverman said. “In addition, we thank Ashley Patterson, our Relay for Life

Senior Olympics Set For September

Woodbridge will host the statewide competition. It was canceled last year due to the pandemic. The competition will proceed this year with all of the recommended COVID-19 safety protocols.

Events will include basketball foul

shooting, billiards, bocce, bowling, cornhole, darts, golf, horseshoes, mini golf, pick leball, swim ming, ten nis, track and field, and other categories.

The event is open to athletes age 50 and older Visit njseniorolympics.com to register

event coordinator and well as school nurse Eileen Eccelson who works with these students all year long.”

by August 27. For more information, go to twp.woodbridge.nj.us.

Those interested can also call the NJ Senior Olympic headquarters at 973618-1111 or Woodbridge Senior Olympic chairperson P. Trombetta or Frank St. Marie at 732-636-3910 for details.

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Job Fair:

Continued From Page 1 “We are asking for employers with immediate openings to participate in the first JOBS program job fair on Tuesday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monmouth County Probation Office in Ocean Township,” Arnone said. “Interested employers should contact Monmouth Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer Caitlin Mejia at 732-358-8700, ext. 87313, or Caitlin.Mejia@njcourts.gov.”

The program works with local employers to give job and training opportunities as well as professional development for

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Continued From Page 1 conference every year to discuss topics such as the opioid epidemic, police and community relations, mental health and more.

From June 27 through 30, the annual L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) conference was held in Atlantic City.

This year, Howell Police School Resource Officer Jayme Higgins was awarded with the recognition of being the Instructor of the Year.

Higgins has been with the Howell Police Department for 17 years and is a certified L.E.A.D. instructor for the Howell K-8 Public School District. During the last school

probation clients. The program’s goal is to support clients’ desire to work and contribute to their families and the community. It gives them a second chance to start fresh and rebuild their life, while also supporting local communities.

“In addition to encouraging positive outcomes and enabling clients to financially support themselves and their families, the JOBS program enhances public safety and plays a key role in ending the cycle of incarceration and criminal justice involvement for our clients,” Monmouth Vicinage Assig n ment Judge Lisa P. Thornton said. “The Judiciary is thankful to Commissioner Director Arnone and

the Commissioners for the opportunity to partner and promote this important program in our county.”

According to commissioners, the program works as followed: Businesses collaborate with a Probation Division representative to connect appropriate clients to employment opportunities and training, including forwarding resumes and consulting with employers during and after the interview process.

To be referred for employment opportunities, clients must be in full compliance with their conditions of probation, abstaining from illicit substances, and committed to work.

year, he advised 565 fifth grade students throughout the district with the L.E.A.D.’s “Too Good for Drugs” program.

Although the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to close for in-person teaching, the L.E.A.D. program was still present for students. Thanks to Higgins, along with SRO Maureen McBride, Sergeant Paul Mazzeo, and school S.A.C. Jeanna Ribon, they created a recorded version of the program so that students can watch the lessons virtually.

Because of their efforts, the children were able to complete the program and receive important information about the dangers of drug use.

Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick stated how Higgins was the lead on this

project and designed fun ways to keep student’s attention, like using emojis and voice recordings in the program.

“He designed the layout for each lesson which became more creative as he moved forward with the project. He spent countless hours piecing together the recordings and the layouts for each lesson,” Kudrick said in a statement. “I commend SRO Higgins for his dedication to his role as one of our outstanding officers. He understood the vital importance of providing this lesson while children were remote learning. He adapted and improvised. He is truly committed to the children. This is another example of our overall commitment to this community. I’m proud of this well-deserved recognition.”

Throughout this process, Probation Officers work closely with their clients on job readiness training and skill building for obtaining and keeping gainful employment.

The JOBS initiative is a collaboration between the Judiciary and employers (private and public) to assist people involved in community supervision with an opportunity to secure meaningful employment.

This public/private collaboration has value for the individual probationers but also helps to improve the quality of life in the communities in Monmouth County.

For more information about the New Jersey Judiciary JOBS program, contact Vicinage Chief Probation Officer Myra Carter at 732-358-8700, ext. 87358, or Myra.Carter@njcourts.gov.

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$4M Provided For Mental Health, Substance Abuse For Lakewood Area From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - A significant boost in federal funding is on its way to the greater Lakewood area to help combat substance addictions and mental illness, two conditions made worse during COVID-19 lockdowns, announced Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th).

“This $4 million federal grant comes at a crucial time for people who are struggling from addictions or facing mental illness in the northern Ocean County area,”

said Congressman Smith.

“For recovering addicts, COVID -19 has created added isolation, brought about by social distancing, extended quarantines and the closing of many mental health service offices during the pandemic. The programs funded by this grant will enable this local mental health organization to grow its outpatient mental health and addiction services in order to provide more help to even more people in need.”

The $4 million grant was awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It will pay for addiction services between Aug. 31, 2021 and Au-

gust 30, 2023. Provided via SAMHSA’s Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service (MHSAS) Grant program, the funding was awarded to Lakewood Community Service Corporation run by President Rabbi Moshe Z. Weisberg and Executive Director Sarah Gelbwachs.

Said Executive Director Gelbwachs, “Lakewood Community Services Corp.

(LCSC) has been awarded a grant from SAMHSA to expand its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic - CCBHC. This program will expand access and increase the capacity of community mental health and substance abuse services through person- and family-centered integrated services. The impact of COVID-19 has exacerbated the need for behavioral health services and this CCBHC will fill that gap using a holistic model of care coordination

and wraparound services.”

The funding follows other grants boosting ongoing federal support in fighting addiction in NJ04 and across New Jersey, including a $4 million MHSAS grant to Preferred Behavioral Health Group in February to serve Ocean and Monmouth county residents, $2 million MHSAS grant awarded to Eatontown-based CPC Behavioral Healthcare and a $200,000 MHSAS grant awarded to CFC Loud N Clear Foundation in Howell in 2020.

Residents in need of addiction and mental health services for themselves, their families or loved ones, can visit providers websites for information about services, including: Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Lakewood Community Service Corporation, CPC Behavioral Healthcare or CFC Loud N Clear Foundation.

$30M Given To Address COVID Impacts On Postsecondary Students From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges announced the awardees of nearly $30 million in federal funding that will be distributed to New Jersey institutions of higher education to support the core priorities of the State Plan for Higher Education and address the impacts of COVID-19 on postsecondary students.

About $28.5 million in funding from the U.S. Depa r t ment of Educat ion, through the second round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding, will be awarded to 35 public and public-mission private institutions that receive state operating aid. These institutions will implement vetted best practices that increase college completion, address barriers to student success, and develop sustainable systemic reforms.

In addition, more than $1 million will be awarded to 11 public institutions to combat food insecurity among students.

“Our institutions of higher education have provided a high quality of education to our students throughout the pandemic, despite challenging circumstances,”

said Gover nor Mur phy.

“Supporting our institutions will continue to be a priority as they work to provide an equitable educational experience for students, prepare them for the jobs of the future and meet challenges ahead.”

“Through this critical federal funding, New Jersey is prioritizing students’ needs and ensuring our workforce will be ready to meet the challenges of tomor row’s post-pandemic economy,” said Secretary Bridges. “We appreciate that institutions are committing to this challenge and look forward to learning from the innovative best practices implemented, as we strive to meet the state’s goal of 65 percent of residents earning a high-quality credential by 2025.”

Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge Grants A total of 35 institutions will be receiving $28.5 million in funding to support the launch of the “Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge,” a competitive grant program to implement best practices and develop sustainable system-wide reforms as the state builds long-term resiliency.

In implementing these strategies, institutions will be focusing on students who are historically disadvantaged, including underrepresented minorities, low-income students, and working-age

adults. Many of these populations were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, which resulted in declines in enrollments, challenges to student success, and unprecedented unemployment figures.

Funding will help boost college completion and ensure a robust pipeline of talent is matched to workforce demands.

Institutions chose from a series of interventions ref lecting the five core priority areas of the State Plan: expanding opportunities for students to gain early college exposure; improving college affordability; fostering student success; promoting safe and inclusive learning environments; and cultivating research, innovation, and talent.

Through this funding, institutions will be embarking on projects including expanding dual enrollment programs to increase access and eliminate affordability barriers for low-income students; expanding wraparound supports to help encourage student retention by addressing barriers such as food insecurity or lack of childcare; and implementing free-of-cost bridge programs serving first-generation and Pell-eligible students as they transition from high school to college and/or from virtual to in-person learning. Other initiatives include expanding student mental health services and building peer mentor programs; and increasing student success in gateway courses, particularly math, to help reduce students’ cost and ensure success in Science, Technology, Education, and

Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Locally, Brookdale Community College received $374,460.02 and Georgian Court University received $200,000.

The number of awards were based on the quantity and quality of applications received.

Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program (About $1 million) More than $1 million in funding is supporting the goals of the “Hunger-Free Campus Act,” signed by Governor Murphy in 2019 to establish a grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled at public institutions. Funding is only available to public institutions that received “Hunger-Free Campus” designation for meeting all requirements during the 2020-21 academic year.

Grant funding will be used to address student hunger, leverage more sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campuses, raise awareness of currently-offered campus services, and continue building strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels to address food insecurity among students.

Locally, Kean University received $56,200.00 and Ocean County College received $79,317.56.

The number of awards were based on the quantity and quality of applications received. Additional institutions may not have received funding but obtained the “Hunger-Free Campus” designation for academic year 2020-21.

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─Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The Howell Township Senior Center officially had their first BBQ and christened their new patio and grill with the help of their favorite friends the Howell Elks!

On July 2, staff and the Elks had a BBQ to celebrate Independence Day. They would also like to say thank you to the guys of Department of Public Works who had put the tent up a few weeks earlier so that they can enjoy the patio! Seniors listened to music and socialized with everyone while staff were cooking up some burgers and dogs. The Elks helped serve and brought dessert for everyone. This was a long time coming but every day they get closer to normalcy and most importantly they are putting smiles on their seniors faces and

getting them back to feeling physically and mentally fit again.

They would also like to thank the Howell Elks for their donation to the Howell Senior Center. They will certainly put the donation to good use. For anyone looking for an amazing group to get involved with, consider joining the Howell Elks Lodge as they are a wonderful group of people who are always helping others and making community involvement a top priority.

If you are or know of a senior that lives in Howell and would like to join the Howell Township Senior Center, contact 732-938-4500 ext. 2550. Their Newsletter and Calendar of events is posted up on the Township website at twp.howell.nj.us.

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Howell Restaurant Week Announced

HOWELL – The Howell Business Recovery Task Force is excited to announce the first ever Howell Restaurant Week.

They understand how difficult the last year has been and wanted to create buzz around one of the hardest hit industries – restaurants and food services. In an effort to drive business for you, they are hosting the First Annual Howell Restaurant Week. They are offering free advertising on the township webpage and social media as well as advertising with local newspapers. The goal is to get as many people to visit your restaurant as possible.

Who is eligible: any and all restaurants and food establishments within Howell Township

When is the event: July 30 through August 8.

What do they need from you: information on any special promotions you want to run during this week, such as special food or drink items, special menus (think prix-fixe), discounts or promotions. They will advertise these on the Township webpage and help get the word out.

What is the cost to you: nothing, other than your promotions or menu items How do I participate: send an email to howellrestaurantweek@gmail.com to let them know you are interested and to send them your menu, promotions or special items so they can advertise them.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

HOWELL – On August 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Howell Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North, 2nd floor, in Howell. A virtual pre-training component must be completed prior to the in-person training.

This groundbreaking six-hour training gives adults the tools to identify when youth might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect youth with appropriate support and resources when necessary, which is particularly important as young people resume school and social activities after COVID-19.

Although one in five Americans has a mental illness, people of all ages are reluctant to seek help due to fear of stigmas or might not know where to turn for care. Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. For friends and family members, it can be hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not get them until it is too late.

Just as CPR empowers those without clinical training to assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to confidently interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental

Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.

In just 10 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States - more than one million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day. This will be the 8th Mental Health First Aid sponsored or hosted by the Howell Alliance; to date, 82 community members and professionals have been certified through these trainings.

To register for the Howell-Alliance hosted Youth Mental Health First Aid training on August 14, visit Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/ youth-mental-health-first-aid-certificatetraining-tickets-158914877677. Participants will need to bring their own food and drinks for the day.

For event information, contact Christa Riddle, Alliance coordinator at criddle@ twp.howell.nj.us or 732-938-4500 ext. 4012.

For more information on Mental Health or Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings, contact Marni Elson-Victor, certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, at melsonvictor@ yahoo.com.

To learn more about Mental Health First Aid USA, visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org.

The Howell Alliance can be found online at twp.howell.nj.us/alliance and on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/howellalliancefriends.

Church Hosting Free Soccer Camp

HOWELL – The Immanuel Bible Church is hosting a free Soccer Camp with coaches from “Athletes In Action” from July 26 to 30.

The camp is for boys and girls ages 5 to 13.

For free cost, pre-registration is required.

$20 for walk-in’s day of camp. Registration form: ibcnj.org/soccer-camp-registration-2021.

Camp is from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1244 W. Farms Rd, Howell. Any questions call 732-4310299 or Nathan Nelson at 732-859-5811.

Township Now Accepting Applications For Howell Day

HOWELL – The Township is now accepting applications for Howell Day & Green Fair which 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. The application deadline is August 27. To apply, visit twp.howell.nj.us.

Howell EMT Now Recruiting

HOWELL – The Howell Emergency Medical Services is now accepting applications for open positions.

The division of EMS benefits consist of: • Salary range $17 to $13 per hour based on certifications, education and experience.

• 10- to 12-hour shifts • Paid training and CEU’s • Opportunity for potential full-time position(s) For more information, contact the Howell Police EMS at 732-938-4575 ext. 2850.

Online Pet Licensing Available

HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and

cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

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Ice Palace To Close In Brick Township

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Goodbye Ocean Ice Palace.

Ocean County will lose another iconic attraction when the Ice Palace closes at the end of this month.

The township-based rink on Chambers Bridge Road was built in 1962 by Dr. Leon J. Dwulet whose daughter, Joan Dwulet, currently owns it. Published reports show the Ocean Ice Palace is managed by Raven and Andrew Barten; Raven is Joan Dwulet’s daughter. Rumors that the 13.34-acre property was for sale in early 2020 were said to be false according to Andrew Barten.

The rink drew thousands of young people who learned how to skate there and also held pee wee hockey tournaments.

Some of those players later became members of the National Hockey League.

Many a high school and club championship were won there as well.

Its closure was announced by its owners on social media on July 6. It noted in a post that after six decades of family owned and operated businesses, “Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply will be closing their doors at the end of this month.”

The posted added, “we are extremely thankful to all the friends who have become family and customers who have become friends over the years. The decision was not made lightly and certainly not without being given much thought.”

It also noted the Palace’s pro shop would remain open through the end of July, and the programs and camps scheduled would continue through July 31.

In 2007-08, Dwulet negotiated a potential sale of the rink to Brick Township for $5.25 million. Following a year of discussions and a proposed referendum on the purchase she withdrew from the sale.

The Ice Palace was home to many of Brick’s youth and high school hockey teams for most of its history and has seen a number of its players go on to the college ranks and some go to the pros.

Brick Township High School graduate Jim Dowd, who had a 17-year NHL career and won the 1995 Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils, played at the Ice Palace.

Another NHL player who was a regular there was James van Riemsdyk, who played youth hockey with Brick Hockey Club and plays for the Philadelphia Flyers.

There was a disagreement between the township’s school district and the rink’s owners in 2016 concerning fees for ice time when the rink in Howell offered a discount. The school board decided to continue using Ocean Ice Palace for the 2016-17 season but the Brick and Brick Memorial hockey teams moved to the Howell Ice Arena in 2018.

The Brick Hockey Club moved out of Ocean Ice Palace last year. Their teams and operations went to the Jersey Shore Arena in Wall Township.

The rink added bumper cars on ice in 2018 to diversify its operation and in hopes of attracting more customers.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you.

Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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Around The Jersey Shore County Commissioners Join July 4th Parade

Feed the Soul Gardening is Therapy

Our Country Farm Market is Now Open!

We will be practicing safety for ALL! The Nursery is receiving: Quality Shrubs, Trees & Perennials Weekly.

Our greenhouses are full of beautiful, flowering plants!

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Ocean Grove hosted its annual Independence Day parade on July 3. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners joined the festivities celebrating the Fourth of July in the parade!

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─Photo courtesy Monmouth County Commissioner Tom Arnone, Deputy Director Monmouth County Commissioner Sue Kiley, Monmouth County Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco , Monmouth County Commissioner Ross Licitra, Sheriff Shaun Golden and County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

County Named One Of The Healthiest Communities In Country

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County has been ranked among the healthiest communities in the United States for 2020, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced.

According to the U.S. News & World Report, Monmouth County ranked 254 out of nearly 3,000 counties in the country. The ranking was based on 10 categories: population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food and nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality and infrastructure. Monmouth County scored highest in the categories of education, economy and public safety.

“It is an incredible honor for Monmouth County to be ranked among the healthiest communities in the United States. The fact that the county scored highest in education,

economy and public safety is a testament to our high achieving school districts throughout the county, our small business community which continues to grow, and our law enforcement and public safety personnel who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “We are excited to continue to offer high quality resources while protecting taxpayers’ dollars.”

“The Board of County Commissioners work hard every day to make sure we provide the best services of life for our residents,” Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley said. “To earn this ranking during the COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary feat to all who work to keep our communities healthy and safe especially our frontline health care workers.”

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

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

If you are in need of groceries, all items

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The pantry is first come, first serve.

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

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“Other than his condition, Boots is the most loving and affectionate puppy. He happily sits upright in his baby carrier and takes in all of the sights and sounds without a care in the world,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

Fast forward three months and Boots, who was once a tiny puppy, is now thriving. On July 6, the MCSPCA announced that Boots has successfully received his emergency

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“We were able to cover Boots’ surgery and with the amazing support from the community, we were also able to move up another surgery for a dog who needed ACL repair,” Lindsay Sanator, a spokesperson from the MCSPCA, said. “Boots has recovered beautifully in his foster home and has not required any further medical attention.”

Although Boots, who is now over four months old, will be required to eat in upright position throughout his life, he immediately found a loving forever home that will take care of his needs.

“He will need to eat small meals in an upright position for his life,” Sanator said.

“But Boots was made available for adoption last week and went home within two days!”

−Photo courtesy MCSPCA Boots is now a healthy four-month-old puppy after he received his life-saving surgery.

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OHI’s Annual Fundraiser Returns On July 28

JERSEY SHORE – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with 7 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, will host its’ annual fundraiser on July 28. The return of its annual fundraiser will take the form of an OHI LUAU to be held at D’Jais Oceanview Bar and Café located at 1801 Ocean Avenue

85-Year-Old Faces 10 Years For Hit And Run Killing

By Alyssa Riccardi ASBURY PARK – An 85-year-old man has plead guilty in killing an Asbury Park resident in a hit and run incident, officials said.

Back in December of 2018, Johnny Westbrook, 85, of Asbury Park, was parked outside of a local store waiting for Daniel Rivera, 63, of Asbury Park, who was a fellow tenant in his building.

After waiting for several minutes, Rivera left the store and Westbrook drove along the sidewalk area, hit Rivera and dragged him several feet, before leaving him in the roadway, police said.

Investigation revealed that Westbrook and Rivera had been involved in a physical altercation a little more than one month before the incident due to Westbrook’s jealousy over the Rivera’s friendship with a woman.

According to police, animosity culminated in Westbrook’s actions of running the victim down while he was walking home the week before Christmas. After his actions, Westbrook immediately fled the scene and returned to his apartment.

Police ultimately found Westbrook’s car parked a few hundred feet from the crime scene with the victim’s blood and hair on the bottom of the vehicle.

On July 9, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced that Westbrook pleaded guilty to first degree Aggravated Manslaughter. He faces up to 10 years in prison, with 8.5 years parole ineligibility, when he returns for sentencing on August 19.

Virtual Bereavement Meetings

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

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

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

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

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

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Regarding the decision to have the annual fundraiser return, Dr. Theresa Berger stated, “The decision to bring back our annual fundraiser was long thought out. The safety and health of our patients and staff is always our priority. We are thrilled to be able to hold this event once more in order

to raise funds for our community outreach throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.”

This year’s LUAU Fundraiser will feature a Hawaiian pig roast and dinner, dancing, door prizes and a silent auction.

More information regarding the OHI LUAU Fundraiser including ticket purchases and sponsorship information, visit ohinj.

org/annual-fundraiser.

OHI offers services to residents in Monmouth and Ocean County regardless of income to provide basic and preventive care for all individuals and families in our area.

Call 732-363-6655 or visit ohinj.org to schedule in person or telehealth appointments.

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By Bob Vosseller CAMDEN – A money laundering operation was shut down and a pharmaceutical sales representative is facing charges according to Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig.

Honig announced that Paul Camarda, 39, of Holmdel pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler in Camden Federal Court, having admitted to health care fraud conspiracy and conspiring to engage in money laundering and obstructing justice.

Camarda was a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company. He created a side business called Dynasty Capital LLC to independently market medical products and services for other companies, including compounded prescription medications for specialty pharmacies.

As part of his arrangements with the compounding pharmacies and his conspirators, Camarda was paid a percentage of the insurance payments received for prescriptions arranged by him and those working with him.

The compounded medications are specialty medications mixed by a pharmacist to meet the specific medical needs of an individual patient. While compounded drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are properly prescribed when a physician determines that an FDA-approved medication does not meet the health needs of a particular patient, such as if a patient is allergic to a dye or other ingredient.

Camarda learned that certain local government employees had insurance coverage for these particular compounded medications. An entity identified in court documents as the “Pharmacy Benefits Administrator” provided pharmacy benefit management services for the Bergen County Prescription Benefits Program (BCPBP), which covered certain local government employees, including county prison guards. The Pharmacy Benefits Administrator paid prescription drug claims and then billed the BCPBP for the amounts paid.

In his role as a leader and manager of the conspiracy, Camarda discovered that certain compounded medications – including vitamins and pain, scar, antifungal, migraine, and libido creams – reimbursed up to thousands of dollars for a one-month supply. Camarda recruited individuals with BCPBP coverage to fraudulently obtain medically unnecessary compounded medications.

Camarda provided the recruits with blank prescriptions forms and directed them

to go see an unnamed doctor – referred to in court documents as “Individual 1” – to obtain his authorization for the compounded prescription medications. The investigation revealed that all the recruits went to see Individual 1 for the purpose of obtaining the prescriptions within days of each other and all received prescriptions authorized by Individual 1 for the same specialty compounded medications on the same day or within days of each other.

The recruits agreed to receive the very expensive compounded medications not because they needed them, but because they were paid by Camarda to do so. Camarda instructed the recruits that the more compounded medications they agreed to receive and the more people they recruited to also get the medications, the more money they stood to gain in the conspiracy.

He received more than $2.2 million in payments for the prescriptions he and those working with him arranged, and he and his recruits caused more than $3.4 million in fraudulent claims to be submitted to the Pharmacy Benefits Administrator for compounded medications.

Camarda’s payments from the compounding pharmacies and his conspirators, as well as his payments to his recruits, served as the basis for the money laundering conspiracy charge to which he pleaded guilty.

He learned in 2017 that federal agents and a federal grand jury were investigating the health care fraud conspiracy. Camarda conspired to obstruct the federal investigation by providing and instructing others to provide false information to federal agents and the grand jury.

His guilty plea for health care fraud conspiracy count carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greatest.

The obstruction of justice and money laundering conspiracy count carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greatest. Sentencing is scheduled for November 18.

Honig credited special agents of the IRS Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael Montanez in Newark; special agents of FBI’s Atlantic City Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; and special agents of the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, New York Region, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael C. Mikulka, with the investigation.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Natural Treatment Options For Occasional Anxiety

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s summer and people that I know are still battling some type of anxiety, whether it’s from travel stress, flying, the idea of the delta strain, or something stressful going on with your family.

Whatever it is, there are some natural ways to conquer anxiety and boost mood.

First off, do not feel alone, millions of people are anxious over something. I’ll tell you one of my issues, it’s driving on big highways with other cars, and I assume that when they fly past me, they are texting.

In fact, I assume pretty much everyone is distracted except for me and so I usually GPS the slower roads! I have been this way for years, and there’s no amount of lavender that helps me! But for other anxieties, there is help and today’s article will lend insight into some natural remedies.

Here are some symptoms of anxiety, which you may relate to, depending on the day, and the severity of your condition: Sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, a feeling of impending doom, trembling or shaking, dry mouth, GI symptoms, and inability to think of anything else other than the perceived danger at hand. Some people also experience insomnia. Furthermore, hypertension, gastric ulcers and depression are also associated with prolonged anxiety. Finding the root cause, or the root person that causes your anxiety is key to getting well.

For some simple anxiety-producing situations, you can look into the following nutrients, but if your conditions is serious, you must see a qualified specialist.

Vitamin B1: Thiamine or B1 helps you produce and release serotonin and norepinephrine which reduce mental fatigue and improve physical energy. If you like to drink wine, you are sure to be deficient in this nutrient.

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin or B2 helps your adrenal glands which secrete DHEA and cortisol, and these hormones must remain in proper homeostasis in order for you to cope.

Probiotics: The friendly gut bugs help you activate thyroid hormone, which has been proven in some studies to work even better than traditional antidepressants in some people! We know that a reduction in probiotics can indirectly cause profound anxiety and depression.

Zinc: This mineral has a very calming effect on the body, perhaps it helps with the COMT gene that some people have and it is relaxing to most people.

Exercise: Few things work better than a run, or a trip to the gym. Physical activity is known to raise dopamine immediately.

Herbs: There are many herbs that can help you if you like herbal teas, or herbal supplements. Among the best are chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, ashwagandha, catnip and valerian.

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Lakehurst Naval Base Turns 100

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Sailor Govea Celestine, a logistics specialist seaman recruit, began her Navy career eight months ago, moving from Fort Worth, Texas to the Joint Base in the borough. She quickly realized she was working in a very historic place.

This year marks the centennial year for Lakehurst and the Lakehurst Naval Base.

This milestone was recently celebrated near the famous Hangar 1.

The facility’s place in aviation history is well known as the ‘airship capitol of the world.’

Lakehurst’s town symbol is the airship and it is synonymous with the Hindenburg disaster that occurred more than eight decades ago.

That tragedy, however, does not define a

century’s worth of work and technological advancement. The recent celebration featured speakers and concluding with a special cake cutting ceremony. There were helicopters and jets on display and attendees were invited to explore Hanger 1 and the various attractions present inside.

Also present were USO, Red Cross, food tents, and military support groups. Representatives for Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Donald Norcross (D-1st), and Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) made presentations and Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari, Toms River Mayor and Navy veteran Maurice “Mo” Hill spoke during the event along with Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl “Mr. Lakehurst” Jablonski and Vice President Rick Zitarosa.

Command Senior Chief Jeffery Jones Jr. who served as master of ceremonies for the event introduced Captain William Sherrod. The captain, who will be concluding his time as the base’s commander, said, “thank you for being here - for coming to celebrate a centennial of service here at Lakehurst. It is a beautiful day for a birthday. We are here to reflect on 100 years of our nation’s most unique military installation.”

He said the event honors “not only Joint Base -Lakehurst Naval Engineering Base of what we’ve done here over the Commander William Sherrod addressed attend- last century but of the evolution of ees at the recently held 100th celebration anniver- a community. In the hangar behind sary ceremony for the base. us and the fields over here bore

−Photos by Bob Vosseller Attendees examine one of the helicopters that was present just for the event. the spirit of innovation. Fearless aviators, engineers, craftsman and those who support, came, learned, lived, served and turned their eye to the heavens, had aspirations to fly and touched the clouds. As we stand in the shadow of Hangar 1 we are joined by heroes.”

Captain Sherrod described Jablonski and Zitarosa as “true lamplighters of Lakehurst who keep the torch of knowledge and history alive for our community. They remind us of where we came from, not to relish in our past and the greatness that once was, but to find comfort and to help us understand the determination

that is intrinsic in all of us as service members to serve our nation and our communities.”

“They built things to last back then. Today, this hangar still serves the needs of the military. They train people on flight deck operations. It is a storage facility for airplane parts.

We have several display areas here,” Jablonski said regarding the Society’s Museum.

“I am honored to be here having served as president for the last 25 years and as a member for roughly 35 years but I did not fly on the Hindenburg. A lot of people ask me that (Lakehurst - See Page 17)

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age.

In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as

opposed to the others.

As a parent, most people would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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Lakehurst:

Continued From Page 16 question,” Jablonski added.

“Lakehurst was the Cape Canaveral of its day.

The best and the brightest were sent here to learn and hone the technology of lighter than air, aircraft which was pretty much a European invention. The United States was going to use it to protect and project our interests. Airplanes couldn’t do the job at the time but giant airships could,” Zitarosa said.

He said Hangar 1 was, “a great physical example of the size and scale of the program.

Unfortunately, there was a lot of losses but a great deal of heroism and a great deal of improvisation. Everyone remembers the Hindenburg disaster which to me is overhyped. It is the most famous but hardly the most important thing that happened here.”

“A great deal went on here before and after the Hindenburg. We like to say the Hindenburg disaster was the closing of the early chapters of what became Naval Air Station Lakehurst then Naval Engineer Station and now the Lakehurst portion of the Joint Base McGurie-Dix-Lakehurst,” Zitarosa said.

Commissioner Vicari presented the Centennial proclamation He noted that the American

flag, which was flying beside flags representing each military branch of the nation, including the newest, the U.S. Space Force, “represents the greatest nation in the history of the world.”

“We are one nation. We believe in something that is very, very important, human rights. No one can take that away. Your freedom is safe, you can do what you want. We have the most veterans living in Ocean County than anywhere in the state of New Jersey. We respect what you do, every day. We thank you for what you have done.”

Vicari noted Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines who was present in the audience, “her mom was a nurse during the time of the Hindenburg serving those who were injured. We have to make sure that 100 years from today that the spirit of America will still be alive and we will still believe in freedom and the spirit of the American dream.”

At the close of the ceremony per Navy tradition, the oldest person who served in the Navy joined the youngest which was Celestine, to cut the cake.

“When I was in school my teacher would share with us stories about this base. I had no idea though what it would be like when I arrived. I am honored to be here,” she said.

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Around The Jersey Shore Swan, Targeted For Being “Aggressive,” Now Living At Popcorn Park Zoo

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − The story of Alfie the Swan began some time ago in the waterfront community of Seawood Harbor, when a jet skier hit a docked boat at night and blamed a swan, who he said had been chasing him. He reported that there was an aggressive swan to the authorities.

“We have RING video that shows that’s simply not true,” said Rochester Drive resident Irene Almeida. “There was no swan around.”

The US Department of Agriculture sent some field workers out to observe the male swan, (named Alfie by local residents) and they deemed the bird as aggressive and said it would be captured and euthanized.

Over a dozen residents of Seawood Harbor organized to try and stop the euthanization of the swan since many said that the bird was just trying to protect its nest and its six cygnets (swan babies).

Almeida said she has seen jet skiers torment the bird by circling it at a high speed until he flaps his wings and screeches.

“Then they video record it for fun,” she said

from the end of her street where she gathered with a group of her neighbors recently. They were watching the swan family and trying to get answers about when the USDA was planning to capture or kill the swan.

Resident Don Defilipo, an Army veteran of 24 years, said he saw angry behavior from the swan when people were throwing rocks, cans and water bottles at it.

“Once the cygnets leave the nest, he’s not as aggressive,” Defilipo said. “When people aren’t trying to hurt him, he’s docile.”

Seawood Harbor resident of 35 years, Anna Mayer, said there is only one swan family in the nature preserve there and she has been watching them for years.

“We’ve never experienced this kind of hogwash,” she said. “The nest is right across from my house, and I’ve watched them go through all kinds of weather. When there’s a storm, the male picks up grass to protect the nest,” she said.

“I’m devastated, my daughter is devastated and so is my granddaughter. This is unfathomable.”

Seawood Harbor resident Phil Ciprello said he

has seen the male swan act aggressively against a stand up paddleboarder, but “I’m not looking for it to get killed. Just let it be,” he said.

Irene Almeida and her husband, Tony, offered to pay to have the swan family relocated and for their upkeep, but the USDA said they do not relocate swans.

That’s true, said NJ Wildlife Services State Director for the USDA Aaron Guikema.

“As I understand it, a potentially aggressive swan was chasing a jet skier,” Guikema said in a recent phone call.

“Our staff looked last week...and it was behaving in an aggressive fashion. We’re still working on the details, but the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has a protocol set up,” he said.

New Jersey has somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 swans, and every now and then “one of these situations pops up and there’s not a whole lot of options,” he said.

Relocating a swan does little to change aggressive tendencies, Guikema said.

“We’re still determining the details. I know some residents wanted to relocate the swans

but it’s up to the State of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife,” he said. “They would have to issue a permit.”

The euthanization of the male swan was not imminent, Guikema said. They do not announce the event since it “has the potential for conflict,” he added.

Alfie’s story has an unexpected ending.

On Friday, July 9, someone reported seeing a swan with fishing line wrapped around its neck in the Seawood Harbor vicinity. It was rescued and removed by the Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River, which is an animal refuge for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly animals.

“We’ll never know for sure if it’s Alfie, they all look the same,” said Almeida two days later.

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She learned that the rescued swan is eating and is stable at the Popcorn Park Zoo.

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Photo Of The Week

−Photo by Bob Zanzalari Last week, we presented a stunning shot of the Full Pink Moon rising behind Old Barney on Long Beach Island. This week, we have a breathtaking view from the top of the lighthouse on a beautiful sunny day.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Joseph Finamore has a few items decorating his house that suggest his Army service, but you don’t notice them right away. When he pulls out a collection of photographs and documents of his time in World War II, he recalls 70-year-old memories like they were yesterday. Dates, deployments, even the spelling of his fellow soldiers’ names spring to mind. And the stories! Anything that happened to him would be considered unrealistic if you saw it in a movie.

Army Private 1st Class Joseph Finamore was drafted into the army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was 15 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

He was born on June 6, a date that would later be called D-Day. Originally from Brooklyn, he lived near the bridge for most of his life. He now lives in Sonata Bay with his wife, Priscilla.

He spent 14 weeks of training in Little Rock and then he was shipped over to La Havre, France.

At one point, there was a plan for him to serve in the Pacific Theater, but that didn’t happen.

As a member of the 2nd Armor Division, he went through many countries in the European Theater of Operations.

It wasn’t lost on him that he was serving as a replacement for other soldiers in the division.

But that’s not something that an 18-year-old man dwells on. He never really realized the danger until later in life. After all, other family members had already served in the military.

“When you’re 18 years old, anything means nothing to you,” he said. “You see why you’re a replacement – the guys you are replacing are gone, either dead or wounded.”

They were the first American division in Berlin. He saw Belgium, Germany, Holland and other locations over his two years.

“I say ‘only two years’ because some people were in a lot longer than that,” he said.

He didn’t take any of the photos he now has in his possession. They were given to him by soldiers he served with that he kept in touch with. He had more, but his dog ate them.

Some pictures show destroyed buildings, but it’s not all bleak. Some show him relaxing with fellow soldiers or locals. He got to know a family in Schwarzenfeld, Germany, and there’s a photo of him with one of the young children.

He had a photo taken with Charlie Strahm, another soldier stationed in his division who by coincidence was from his neighborhood. He was the youngest guy in the company since he just got drafted.

One is a line of military vehicles called halftracks where he was stationed, which just so happened to be the 1945 Potsdam Conference, where the leaders of the Allied Powers – Truman, Churchill, and Stalin – met to decide how to deal with Germany’s fate after their surrender.

His division had an inspection from the new President Truman.

Moments like this wind up in history books.

But there are a lot of stories that soldiers bring home that you’ll never see in a book, and they might never tell anyone. Fortunately, he sat down with The Berkeley Times to share some

of these stories.

At night, the soldiers would have to find a place to bunk down. Some officers had their troops dig foxholes. They didn’t want them staying in the abandoned houses because they could be a target, or the abandoned houses could be booby trapped. One superior officer allowed them to stay in the houses and something unbelievable occurred.

He happened to be sharing the house with Dr. Dworkin who also, coincidentally, was from Brooklyn. In the morning they heard a knock at the door. Finamore took his rifle and went down to answer it. Standing before him was a Nazi soldier who started speaking German to him.

Dr. Dworkin, who was Jewish, knew a little German, so Finamore went to fetch him. Dworkin was able to translate enough: “This is my house,” the Nazi said. “I want to know what happened to my family.”

Finamore and Dworkin didn’t know, but they left the man to his home and moved on. Amazingly, these three armed soldiers from different sides didn’t resort to any violence.

In another crazy story, General Eisenhower gave his division orders to go to the Elbe River to a German town called Magdeburg. They were fighting inside the city but then they were told to leave and wait in a field so bombers could hit the city.

“We crossed the Elbe even though we weren’t supposed to. When we go into town, people are firing at us.”

They couldn’t see where the shots were coming from. It was somewhere in the ruins. When they finally got a fix on them it turned out to be Hitler Youth.

“We see kids in white shirts and blue pants.

We didn’t know who was shooting at us. They didn’t know what was going on. They were just told to fire at us,” he said.

A lot of the Germans would surrender to them because if they surrendered to the Russians they’d be executed, he said.

He keeps a box of fascinating artifacts like his ration card and his pay book – items that most people didn’t keep. Of course, he still has his Bronze Star, Selective Service and Honorable Discharge papers.

He even has his late brother’s medals and belongings. He has his father’s Heroic or Meritorious Achievement Medal, but unfortunately he doesn’t know the story of how his father earned it.

Upon his discharge, he was given $100 cash and a check for $200 later. He still has a certificate the Army gave him to pay for the ride home because he never used it. Even that wound up being a story. Another officer took him home but his car broke down. They had to push it to a gas station and they needed $35 to fix the generator.

“After the war, it was like Christmas every day. It was so good,” he said. He became an ironworker and even worked on the Brooklyn Bridge that he grew up near.

Now 95, he is the father of three and his wife, Priscilla, has two.

His nation remembers him, too. His name is on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jul 17 - jul 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are likely happiest with a congenial companion by your side whether you are working, running errands or spending time on a hobby. Get plenty of fresh air, exercise and sunshine next week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on keeping an open and alert mind during the upcoming week. Someone might harbor a personal agenda that’s obscured from your view. Find out who profits the most from impending changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen carefully to the people who encourage you to do your best this week. It may be difficult to find time to spend with someone you want to know better when too many others compete for your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Turn away from worries and turn back the hands of time.

As the week unfolds, evolving situations could give you a chance to feel like a kid again or remind you of the enthusiasms of your younger days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may realize that you must commit yourself heart and soul to a cause, your business or a person.

You will probably receive plenty of public attention for your loyalty and persistence in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep empathy in your mind, as it can improve a relationship.

Exerting a bit of extra effort during the upcoming week should keep your reputation shiny, and people will likely hold you in high regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A new friend might open your eyes to a fresh assortment of possibilities. Friendly flirtations might tweak your interest in the upcoming week, or joining a club or group could propel you into new activities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To everything there is a season, so stay with your goals. In the week ahead, you may have the opportunity to exercise your creativity, revive an interest in a hobby from the past or revisit childhood haunts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A thing of real value might arrive at your doorstep. Simple conversations with family members can add to your knowledge of business tactics that you can apply to your job in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Making business connections and attending social functions may seem important. You’ll know just how to put a favorable spin on a moneymaking idea and present it to an interested party in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might meet someone who is rough and ready or who rocks your world. You may not need to be a paragon of political correctness or exude etiquette to get along with others in the week to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might believe in dreams and rely on intuitions that defy logic. If you hold fast to your ideals and principles in the week ahead you shouldn’t make mistakes or regret your beliefs.

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BRIGHT, SWEET AND TART RASPBERRIES ADD POPS OF FLAVOR AND COLOR TO THESE MUFFINS

By America’s Test Kitchen

Looking for a sweet bite in the morning? Adding raspberries to your muffin batter yields a tasty bite the whole family will enjoy. And while you’re snacking on these delicious muffins, you can teach the kids some fun facts about raspberries!

For example, even though raspberries are fruits, they are actually NOT berries. Scientifically speaking, berries are fruits whose seeds and flesh come from just one flower.

A single raspberr y is actually made up of lots of tiny round fruits, each with its own seed. Therefore, a raspberry is called a composite fruit.

Look at a raspberry up close or under a magnifying glass, and you can see the individual fruits. How cool is that?

WHOLE-WHEAT RASPBERRY MUFFINS Makes 12 muffins

Vegetable oil spray 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar, measured separately 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if frozen)

1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin, including the top, with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, oil and 1 cup sugar until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.

4. Add the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently stir until just combined and no dry flour is visible. Gently stir raspberries into batter. Do not overmix.

5. Spray a 1/3 cup dry measuring cup with vegetable oil spray. Use the greased measuring cup to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the batter.

6. Place the muffin tin in the oven. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of 1 muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

7. Remove muffin tin from oven. Place muffin tin on a cooling rack and let muffins cool in muffin tin for 15 minutes.

8. Using your fingertips, gently wiggle the muffins to loosen them from the muffin tin and transfer them directly to a cooling rack. Let the muffins cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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