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“Hear The People Sing” At Youth Theater’s Summer Show

–Photo by Mark Bator (Left) Gillian Bryck (center) instructs members of the cast during rehearsal in the multi-purpose room that serves as the “stage”. (Right) Bryck works with two cast members to ensure they are in the proper positions during the production. (Below) Director Gillian Bryck (with arms raised) stands amid the cast.

By Mark Bator HOWELL – One actor stands alone at the front, singing a solo part. The director offers instruction, all the while watching the other cast members getting ready to join in. She quickly turns and throws out a wardrobe suggestion to the show’s costumer.

“They can be in cloaks, whatever you want,” says the director, who quickly snaps her head around, constantly checking for the rest of the cast. The director cues the remain-

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Officials: New Ordinances Fit Town’s Plan

By Mark Bator HOWELL – The Planning Board finalized their recommendations for the changes to the township’s Master Plan. In doing so, they certified that the new ordinances are found to be of “substantial consistency” with the changes made in the Master Plan.

The Master Plan is a document that gets updated periodically. It sets the regulations for all development in the entire town. It spells out what officials want every section of town to be.

“This process is simply to determine consistency with our Master Plan,” said Township Planner Jennifer Beahm as she prepared to brief the Board. “Globally, I would submit that every single one of these ordinances is direct implementation of a recommendation as part of that Master Plan process. None of these ordinances are outside of the scope of that Master Plan.”

In all, the Board considered 10 ordinances that arise directly from the changes to the township’s (Ordinances - See Page 2)

ing actors to get ready to enter and join in with the singing. The actors move in near perfect harmony like a school of fish during the performance, which is all the more impressive because it is only the first

time they’ve run through the piece in its entirety.

That a local theater c ompa ny h a s b e e n bringing live entertainment to audiences since 2011 might not necessarily be considered particularly novel.

However, when it involves actors who range in age from eight to 18 as part of the Howell P.A.L. programs, it becomes noteworthy.

The Howell Police Athletic League Theatre (Youth - See Page 3)

Established Leaders Win Primary Election

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – As both political sides get more and more extreme every year, the trend was bucked in the primary election where established incumbents bested their challengers.

The primary race decides who is going

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takes weeks to certify elections. However, in each case, the margin of victory is so large that there is no way to mistake the winner.

Split Republican Party Ocean County’s Republicans have been divided lately, which is dangerous for the party since this is the

strongest GOP headquarters in the state.

Former leader George Gilmore had been convicted of tax fraud but was pardoned on President Donald Trump’s last day in office. By all accounts, he still holds sway in the party, if not in an official capacity.

Frank Holman cur-

rently runs the county Republicans, but it is general knowledge that this will change.

The county committee is made up of scores of people from each party whose job it is to field candidates. In the primary election, residents chose which (Win - See Page 4)

Clean Communities Grants Given Locally

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Several local towns have received Clean Communities Grants from the state that will be used to clear litter, making areas safer and nicer places to live.

The funding comes through the State Department of Environmental Protection. A total of $21.4 million is being distributed statewide, an increase of $700,000 over last year, Commissioner Shawn

M. LaTourette said.

The money is generated by a user fee on manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributers that produce litter-generating products.

The nonprofit New Jersey Clean Communities Council oversees the reporting requirements for the program.

D i sbu r se me nt s a r e based on housing units and miles of municipally owned roadways.

“Municipalities and (Clean - See Page 2)

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Master Plan, which cites the definitions for the terms of the zones, defines conditional use standards, establishes new SED-1 and SED-2 zones, and modifies at least one HD-3 zone. The most significant change is likely to be the ordinance that creates a brand-new zone type, HD-4, which centers on the Route 33 area near the boundary with Weapon Station Earle. The newly created zone will feature commercial highway development.

“I know there’s ten of them,” said Beahm, as she concluded briefi ng the Board regarding the ordinances. “Every single one of them came right out of that Master Plan that we went through, that public hearing a month ago, and as such I would recommend that the Board render a finding that is substantially consistent with our Master Plan.”

As a whole, the Board accepted the ordinances at face value, with only one Board member, Chairman Brian Tannenhaus, looking for refinement regarding ordinance 20-22. The ordinance, as written, appeared to require certain businesses to provide foliage and shrubbery to shield or hide possible unsightly conditions, while other

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Continued From Page 1 counties are strongly encouraged to use these grants to organize volunteer cleanups, pay employees to pick up litter, purchase badly needed cleanup equipment and promote education activities and enforcement,” said JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council.

“We are grateful for funding that helps keep New Jersey litter-free. We are proud to serve as an educational resource for communities, as we drive many of our campaigns to engage the younger generations to help mold positive, long-term anti-litter behaviors.”

Local towns and counties receiving grants include: • Barnegat Light: $5,831 • Barnegat: $54,221 • Bay Head: $5,212 • Beach Haven: $12,589 • Beachwood: $23,090 • Berkeley: $133,439 • Brick: $170,308

similar businesses did not.

The recommendation by Tannenhaus was noted and incorporated into the ordinance

by Beahm, who quickly sought the counsel of the Board’s attorney for clarification on whether such an augmentation could be made unilaterally.

“That’s an interesting question,” said attorney Steven Tombalakian. “Some people are of the opinion that if you change anything other than punctuation, that’s a change that requires re-introduction. But if it’s so de minimis and it really doesn’t change the scope of the ordinance, it’s up to the town attorney to decide whether they want to reintroduce that particular ordinance.”

The change proposed by Tannenhaus would likely not require any re-introduction by the township’s attorney, according to Beahm, because it was stipulated and put in on the record at the Master Plan hearing. With that, the Board moved to a vote regarding the recommendations.

“I don’t want to speak for all,” said Board member Rob Nicastro regarding the multitude of ordinances, “but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it. I’ve never seen so many ordinances that were just recommended out of the Master Plan come to fruition by the governing body. That’s pretty impressive.”

• Eagleswood: 5,233 • Farmingdale: $4,000 • Freehold Boro: $20,468 • Freehold Twp: $82,159 • Harvey Cedars: $5,613 • Howell: $123,522 • Island Heights: $4,583 • Jackson: $119,285 • Lacey: $78,400 • Lakehurst: $5,037 • Lakewood: $145,844 • Lavallette: $12,418 • Little Egg Harbor: $57,785 • Long Beach Township: $41,491 • Manchester: $112,263 • Mantoloking: $4,000 • Ocean Gate: $4,204 • Pine Beach: $5,754 • Plumsted: $18,817 • Point Pleasant Beach: $15,431 • Point Pleasant: $42,752 • Seaside Heights: $10,435 • Seaside Park: $10,853 • Ship Bottom: $9,439 • South Toms River: $5,940 • Stafford: $81,400 • Surf City: $11,554 • Toms River: $227,480 • Tuckerton: $9,710 • Waretown: $24,026 • Monmouth County: $133,527 • Ocean County: $216,879 Activities funded by Clean Communities grants include volunteer litter cleanups, litter-related education, and cleanups of stormwater systems that lead into waterways.

The money can also be used for adoption and enforcement of local anti-littering ordinances; beach cleanups; public information and education programs; purchases of litter collection equipment such as receptacles, recycling bins, anti-litter signs and graffiti removal supplies; and reusable bags to promote New Jersey’s single-use plastics law, the DEP said.

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Continued From Page 1 Company will soon lift the curtain on their latest production, Les Miserables on July 8 and 9. Under the direction of Gillian Bryck, the production will debut at the Strand Theater in Lakewood.

Each summer, the P.A.L. company performs a summer show that gives area youth the chance to showcase their talents through the theater experience. In addition, the P.A.L. program also runs classes called The Actor’s Toolbox, and Musical Theater Dance which provides instruction for those aspiring to be actors. The latest production held open auditions during the first week of May and went into rehearsals on May 9.

Assisting Bryck is production manager and choreographer, Cindy Lutz, as well as the company’s costumer, Jacquie Revier.

No stranger to the stage herself, Bryck has appeared in the Circle in the Square in New York, as well as the Algonquin, Count Basie, and Strand theaters. Lutz, who studied education, also took a minor in theater dance and worked for 13 years as a choreographer and stage manager in Westport, Conn.

The theater company was the brainchild of Bryck, a retired teacher, who pitched the idea to P.A.L. President Chris Hill after he approached her about possibly doing a limited run summer program. The theater company idea drew support from Harold Foley, who had worked as the Educational Program Director, as well as current P.A.L. Program Coordinator Jaime Szyarto.

The Howell Times, June 18, 2022, Page 3 “I explained what my idea was,” said Bryck, recounting her meeting with Hill and Foley. “There was no community theater here in Howell, and so that’s how it all got started. Our first show we did at Middle School South. I took Cindy on, because Cindy and I had worked together at South, and then we came together to do our first show.”

In the ensuing years, the theater company has expanded, with many of the members having literally grown up on stage. From the humble beginnings of Annie performed on stage at the middle school, the current production, Les Miserables, has 42 members in the cast. While nearly half of the actors are from Howell Township, some come from as far away as South Plainfield and Waretown.

“Every year we get more and more kids,” explains Bryck. “We started out with only Howell kids. Now it seems like our name is growing, and people are realizing that it’s a legit theater company.”

To say that the cast is talented is an understatement. They sound like professionals, and play off against one another with alacrity. Even their subtle facial expressions are detailed, and would have O’Neill or Ionesco nodding in approval.

Set in France during the Eighteenth Century, Les Miserables is the musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel that tells the story of struggle and redemption during the French Rebellion. Beachwood native Aiden Panno is well-cast in the role of Jean Valjean, with a presence on the stage that sets the tone for the rest of the actors. Cast

in the role of Fantine, young Sophia Nelson, from Spring Lake, holds notes so long that the mouths of audience members will be agape during her performance.

“It just keeps getting better and better, and more talent comes in,” Bryck says of the theater company. “My goal was to make it as true of a theater experience as possible.

It’s not just a Howell P.A.L. program, it’s now a true theater company.”

For anyone who is under the misconception that these are kids doing a play, nothing could be further from the truth.

These are young actors, professionals in training, more than half of whom want to pursue the craft of acting either on the stage or elsewhere.

Actor Brian Beehler shines as Inspector Javert, gifted Daniel Arce is cast as Marius, and Emma Ballinger’s talent is on display as Cosette.

On average the cast rehearses eight hours a week for eight weeks under the guidance of Bryck and Lutz, but is required to do additional practice at home. While there are moments of levity during the rehearsal, it is clear from the outset that the cast is there to work. Carrying a wealth of experience behind her, Bryck infuses the cast with energy, and it flows from her through them.

While Panno is singing, Bryck is assembling and grabbing cast members for the court scene. She suddenly turns and yells, “Hold!”

The music stops. Something’s wrong.

“I need a criminal,” Bryck declares, snatching someone from the cast as she turns to Revier. Revier quickly asks the

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cast member her name and jots it down. The criminal’s costume will need to be fitted perfectly. No detail is overlooked.

“This needs to be a breakable chair,” says the director as two actors rehearse a scene involving a scuffle. As the performers are singing, Bryck is working on blocking, which involves telling the actors where they need to be standing or what they need to be doing. She is constantly instructing, pointing to the actors to get ready, moving the performers into the proper positions and even grabbing them by the shoulders to place them where they need to be.

“No, you’re not on yet,” says Bryck to one of the cast, “but you’ve got to be ready.”

If there’s any conversation to the side, she quickly gives a “Shhhh!” and the cast drops quiet. If a cast member is not present, she grabs someone else and plugs that person into the role, because the show must go on.

Rehearsal ends, and the director calls the cast together to take a seat on the floor before her. They’ve made tremendous progress in the short amount of time they have been learning the lines, but there’s still more work to be done.

“You guys listened and you learned,” Bryck says to them, but she quickly follows up the praise with a reminder about the next rehearsal time, and to continue their practice at home. But for this dedicated cast, it’s more of a reminder than an order.

Les Miserables runs for just two nights, Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9 at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood. Tickets are $25 and can be obtained from the website hpaltc.booktix.com.

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Continued From Page 1 members of their neighborhood would be on that committee. The committee will then determine the next leader. It is said to be between Gilmore and Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, who was unopposed in his primary win.

Ocean County Commissioners Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines won the primary, each getting about 28,000 votes. They are both

long-established Republicans with deep roots in the county.

They were challenged by Sergio Fossa and Toms River Board of Education member Ashley Lamb, who both got about 17,000 votes.

They ran on the same America First conservative party with congressional candidate Mike Crispi, allying themselves with Trump and Gilmore. High profile political people with criminal backgrounds stumped for them, including Roger Stone (convicted of witness

tampering and obstruction) and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (pled guilty to lying to the FBI about working with Russia).

Crispi, Fossa and Lamb had been on the coveted Column A, which always provides more votes.

People generally vote down a party line, without paying much attention to the names. So, it is unclear how many of their 17,000 votes were for them and how many were just for Column A. 2nd Congressional District After the district was redrawn for 2023, it

will contain Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Berkeley (parts), Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey (parts), Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Township, Ocean Township (Waretown), Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, and Tuckerton.

Jeff Van Drew started his career as a Democrat, then switched parties to support Donald Trump against his first impeachment. His challengers said he wasn’t far enough to the right, but voters disagreed. Van Drew received many more votes than his opposition, John Barker and Sean Pignatelli.

The 2nd District was redrawn to hold even more Ocean County towns. Since Ocean is a Republican stronghold, it should make Van Drew a strong contender to keep his seat. The morning after the primary, 17,000 votes had been counted in his favor, and 7,000 of those came from Ocean County.

3rd Congressional District Come January 2023, none of Ocean County will be in District 3. Locally, it will just have these towns in Monmouth County: Allentown, Englishtown, Freehold Township (part) and Borough, Holmdel, Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold.

This used to be ranked as one of the most competitive districts in the country. After this redistricting, it will be safer for Democrats.

Democrat Andy Kim is the incumbent and easily won the chance to represent the party in November.

Republicans chose Bob Healey to take him on.

He was facing Ian Smith, who rose to popularity as a gym owner who defied the governor’s COVID mandates, and then his history of drunk driving – in which he killed a teenager – came to the public. He also bested realtor Nicholas Ferrara.

4th Congressional District This district is helmed by Republican Chris Smith. He currently has Lakewood and Jackson – just the top of Ocean County. In January, that district will have Bay Head, Beachwood, parts of Berkeley, Brick, Island Heights, Jackson, Lacey (parts), Lakehurst, Lakewood, Lavallette, Manchester, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Plumsted, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Toms River and Toms River.

In Monmouth, it has Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township (part), Howell, Lake Como, Manasquan, Middletown, Ocean Township (Monmouth County), Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, and Wall.

This district has been safe for Smith, who has decades in office. By adding more Ocean County towns, it will be even safer for Republicans.

In this county alone, he received about 21,000 votes compared to Mike Crispi’s 14,000 votes.

Crispi is a podcaster from Seaside Park who called Smith a RiNO – Republican in Name Only.

Smith’s conservative voting record, and his pro-life stance, and his faith, made him staunchly Republican for his many years in office. As the GOP gets pulled more to the right by vocal challengers like Crispi, Smith was painted as a moderate by comparison.

In retaliation, Smith put more fight into this primary than he would have had to in the past.

He made a lot of local appearances, and his advertising talked about going to battle against Nancy Pelosi and Biden’s agenda.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

e DitoriAl Trial Of The Century I saw the headline on a supermarket tabloid proclaiming that the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard case was the “Trial of the Century.”

Honestly, I didn’t even know they were married until this whole thing started.

I don’t entirely know what the trial is about. And I don’t particularly care.

It made me think how can this be the “Trial of the Century” when there’s literally a trial going on about the Jan. 6 insurrection? Surely, the results of that trial will be a bigger deal. It could change the path of politics. It could change the way the media covers elections. It could change who is even still in office – or who could be able to run – at the end of this.

Or not. Honestly, the way things are going, nothing might happen. The 24-hour news cycle will be on to the next big thing and no one will care. We’re exhausted by the constant bad news and no one will want to hear about it after a while. Even if people are convicted they won’t get more than a slap on the wrist because they’re rich and powerful.

I’m not watching that trial either. I get bits and pieces of it through social media. I think some people are learning a lot about what powerful people did behind closed doors leading up to that day.

To some of them, it’s actually news. To the rest of the pop-

ulation, it’s not surprising.

Whether you think Trump and company were guilty or innocent – that’s not likely to change by watching the trial.

It’s not like there’s anyone in America who doesn’t already have an opinion on the insurrection. This trial will just make your convictions even deeper.

However, some people might care more about who plays Grindelwald in the next Harry Potter movie or Mera in the next Aquaman movie. Those minor things might actually impact their lives. At least they think so.

I’ve said it before: pop culture is our only culture.

That’s the only thing we have to talk about sometimes. That’s how we find our friends. That’s what we talk about at the water cooler.

That’s a (usually) safe topic when you don’t agree with someone’s politics.

Then again, maybe I’m giving too much thought to a tabloid. It certainly doesn’t deserve that much brain power. If they want to call Depp and Heard the “Trial of the Century” then fine.

I guess we’re on to the next “Trial of the Century,” which was what they called the Sacco and Venzetti murder trial, which I include here just in case any of my former history teachers are reading.

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Oil, Greed, And Sacred Cows We actually export more oil than we import. In addition, we only imported a mere 2% from Russia. Thus the loss of Russian oil would not really have much legitimate impact on fuel prices. However, the profits of Exxon, BP and the other giant fuel producers are currently off the charts. These giant fuel producers know that almost everything in the U.S. is shipped via diesel burning trucks and cargo ships; so they disproportionately engineered the price increase of diesel.

The consequent increased cost of shipping has engendered runaway price increases on almost everything else and is destroying our national economy.

Fossil fuels, big insurance, big banks and pharmaceuticals now have the biggest influence on our government.

We have no serious campaign finance regulations.

The Supreme Court ruled that corporations are actually “persons” and their huge political campaign contributions (de facto bribes) are actually a manifestation of these “persons’” freedom of speech, putting the final nail in the coffin of democracy.

Back in the days of Teddy Roosevelt, the railroads wielded the most political power, and most of the goods in this country were shipped by rail.

Railroad workers were severely underpaid and went on strike. The powerful railroads refused to negotiate with the workers, and the country was feeling the impact. Roosevelt threatened the railroad oligarchs that if they did not negotiate in good faith and come to a fair settlement, he would nationalize the railroads. Of course, the railroads quickly settled with the workers.

In the 1970s, a manufactured oil shortage triggered the exponential increase in fuel prices causing runaway inflation endangering our economy. A humongous fleet of oil tankers were anchored off New York east of the Narrows (waiting for the exponential increase in fuel prices to land). Fortunate-

ly, the government recognized the ruse; and President Carter hit the giant fuel producers with a multi-billion-dollar windfall profit tax. Big fuel recognized the jig was up and prices stopped rising.

There are currently bills proposed in both houses of Congress to initiate a windfall profit tax. Unfortunately, these bills are opposed by all Republicans and some Democrats. This is serious.

Unbridled greed is destroying our economy and threatening our national security. For too long the oligarchs have used capitalism as an unchallengeable sacred cow to justify their greed and treasonous behavior.

Teddy and Jimmy had the rare courage to challenge that sacred cow. Will anyone have the guts to step up to the plate on behalf of the American public? The time has long past to make exceptions to the sacred cow with a little pragmatism, courage and common sense. However, the media has long reinforced an unquestionable faith in the sacred cow; and too many have enbibed the Kool Aid. Nevertheless, as a hopeless optimist; I have no choice but to hope for another Teddy or Jimmy.

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The World Is In His Hands I was recently accused of being too apathetic regarding world events. It’s not apathy; it’s trust and belief in Jesus, my Lord and Savior. I’ve been told we need to fight the government. Why? Jesus didn’t.

When He was on trial, He did not fight back or defend Himself. Why? Because He knew that in the end, He would win.

To me, it doesn’t matter what the Democrats and Republicans say about each other, or what world governments are doing. Why? I know that Jesus will trump it. I have total trust in Jesus; He’s got this. Whatever we could do, He can do a thousand times better! Instead of driving

myself crazy over what the world is doing, I’m trusting in what Jesus is doing. In the words of Reba McEntire, we need to “Give this world back to God.” We all need to take a step back and just breathe. In the end, when Jesus returns, it’s not going to matter what gas prices were, or what the President is guilty of. We’re not even going to remember!

We’ll just bathe in the glory of our Lord! Jesus is in total control, and that’s all I really need to know. Do I sometimes wish He’d tell me what His ultimate plan is? Of course I do!

However, it doesn’t work that way. So, while many others are getting bogged down in their outrage and plotting how to get even with whomever or whatever, I’m trusting in Him. No matter what may happen, I know that with Jesus by my side, I can’t lose.

Everyone, please just relax and look up. Jesus is coming, and when He does, our world will be changed forever. For the better.

Stephanie Brown Jackson

Yes, We Do Need A Mental Health Checkup Assistant News Editor Bob Vosseller’s 6/4/22 Editorial is what needs to be said in every paper in America. `Maybe We All Need a Mental Health Checkup` could not be more on target.

Today, in a frazzled, frenzied & fear-mongered society, we all know someone who needs some treatment or care for their mental health. And, if we are truly open to trying to deal with our collective mental/emotional and overall wellbeing ... some of us will be fortunate enough to recognize that the person staring back at us in our mirror ... is ... one ... of ... those... people!

Vosseller’s very real-life experiences tell us something that many of us already know and, most of us have - very unfortunately - witnessed, also. Bob is simply describing everyday life. Yet, everyday life in a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery/

supermarket; or in a San Antonio, TX - area elementary school; or in a Tulsa, OK medical center is where people’s mental wellbeing/ their stressed-out persona and, their (increasing at an alarming rate) propensity to go on a killing spree is amassing against a civilized society just way too gosh-darn-fast.

Just turned 70; a life - to date of repetitive cycles of highs and lows; sometimes in bad health/ sometimes pretty good if I do say so, about myself. But, as I look ahead at the road before me ... much, much shorter than roads-already-travelled.

I applaud Bob Vosseller and Micromedia Publications for saying what every newspaper in America needs to be saying.

Arthur J. Grisi Berkeley

Pass The Protecting Our Democracy Act According to recent polling, 84% of voters - Republicans and Democrats alike - agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstruct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. In our polarized politics, that bipartisan support is a huge deal.

So what can we do to protect our democracy from presidential corruption? Pass bold legislation like the Protecting Our Democracy Act. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

If the average person used their public office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. So why should the president be allowed to act with impunity?

That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.

Judith Martin Toms River

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

High Fuel Prices Being Addressed By County From The Desk Of The

Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone It has been a busy couple of weeks full of many initiatives and events here in Monmouth County! As such, I’d like to share just a few updates with everyone.

First and foremost, I want to touch on a very important topic. We passed a resolution back in March calling on our federal and state policymakers to take action as we saw fuel prices rising at the fastest pace recorded since 2000 and nothing has been done. Three months later, we are mid-way through the year and starting to see the startling effects that fuel prices are having on County operations.

As of today, we are on track to spend three times as much on fuel in 2022 than we did in 2020. We want our residents to know that we are working hard to maintain services while also balancing our budget, but we need our policymakers to provide relief.

Measures the County has already taken

to offset increasing costs include the installation of solar panels on some trucks in order to reduce idling while using warning lights during road and bridge maintenance operations, recycling of asphalt inhouse to produce hot patch for repairing and paving operations, scheduling of multiple maintenance operations within one work zone to reduce equipment and trucks required, procurement of trucks which are bio-diesel compatible to be able to utilize fuel produced from soybeans and other similar products, upgrading and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems in County buildings, conducting energy audits on facilities along with many other measures.

These measures not only reduce our energy use and cost but also lowers the County’s carbon footprint. We will continue to look to find creative ways to offset the surging cost of fuel, but we still need our federal and state policymakers to address this problem immediately.

Switching gears, I have attended numerous events throughout the county. First, my fellow Commissioners Sue Kiley, Nick DiRocco, Ross Licitra and I attended the

ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Hominy Hill Golf Course Center.

The newly re-designed golf center offers additional amenities and upgrades, including a fully accessible 120-person banquet and meeting room with state-of-the-art catering kitchen, grill room with lounge seating and televisions, fully upgraded restrooms and locker rooms, a new pro shop with golf merchandise and service counter, a refurbished outdoor patio and eating area and expanded parking lot. Thank you to our Parks staff and everyone who saw this project through completion.

I also had the honor of attending the retirement dinner of Neptune Township Police Chief James Hunt. Sheriff Shaun Golden and I joined with the Monmouth County Chiefs Association and Prosecutor along with a packed room of law enforcement supporters, family and friends to celebrate Chief Hunt. We were honored to present Chief Hunt with a certificate of recognition to honor his decades of dedicated service to our community. Thank you Chief and congratulations!

Lastly, I’m pleased to announce the end of another successful year of my Healthy Eating Initiative SUSHI, which aims to promote healthy eating and living among our youth. My goal in creating this pro-

gram was to show students the importance of eating local and eating healthy through educational programs. We have well exceeded our expectations!

This year we expanded the initiative by adding a new fourth school to the program.

Students from Colts Neck, Neptune City, Spring Lake Heights and West Belmar participated in weekly after-school field trips to the Allaire Community Farm in Wall Township. During these trips, the students learned the process behind growing different types of fruits and vegetables and why it is important to incorporate them into our daily diets. The students also worked on creating their own gardens at their respective schools.

Speaking of their own gardens, this week I will join the students from Spring Lake Heights and the farm owners at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School to tour their school garden they have been working on. I am very excited to see the product of all their hard work and I am proud of these students for all that they have accomplished and learned this year! I look forward to helping this program grow and incorporate more school districts in the future. Stay tuned!

As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Commissioner Director.

Singer Bill Would Increase Medicaid For Substance Use Disorder Treatment

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

“There are thousands of New Jersey residents in recovery who struggle with addiction every day,” said Singer (R-30).

“Many of these individuals rely on partial care services, which include support programs such as counseling and psychiatric care. My legislation will increase Medicaid reimbursement for the critical services that partial care programs provide to some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents.”

Singer’s legislation, S-1895, increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for partial

care behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services by 35 percent - when the services are provided to an adult Medicaid enrollee on an in-person basis.

The bill also increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for transportation services to $10 for each one-way trip, an increase of $3 from the current $7 rate.

“Mental health is public health, and the goal of partial care programs is to integrate the individual into the community and prevent relapse and inpatient hospitalization,” added Singer. “By increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates, we will make these programs much more affordable for people in need.”

Menendez Bill Would Give Gulf War Vets Better Health Care Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) called on his Senate colleagues to pass major bipartisan legislation to expand health care and benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans across the country who were exposed to toxins while serving in the military.

The Sergeant First Class Heath Rob-

inson Honor ing Ou r Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act, includes the Senator’s Improving Benef its for Gulf Wa r Veterans Act, which will expand access to essential benefits for veterans who served in the Gulf War and other wars in the region. The PACT Act will address illnesses from exposure to toxic burn pits and expand presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure. The Senator’s provisions will also extend to veterans who served in wars in the Gulf and who have experienced unexplained chronic

symptoms known as the “Gulf War Illness,” which can include symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, memory loss, insomnia, and respiratory disorders. Exposure to pesticides and other toxins have been linked to these symptoms.

“For me, honoring our veterans goes beyond recognizing them for their service - it’s about living up to our commitment to serve those who so selflessly served us,” said Sen. Menendez. “And when we dedicate ourselves to securing the benefits for those who have been exposed to toxic substances - from Agent Orange to burn pits - we are living up to this responsibility.”

The PACT Act would add 23 burn pit

and toxic exposure-related conditions to the VA’s list of service presumptions, including hypertension. The bill would also strengthen federal research on toxic exposure and improve the VA’s resources and training for toxic-exposed veterans.

It will also ensure veterans have adequate resources by investing in VA claims processing and health care facilities and boost the department’s workforce.

This legislation is named after Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson who was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard. He died in 2020 from toxic exposure as a result of his military service.

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TJ Fallon Of Dead History Making Return Visit

–Photo courtesy Howell Heritage & Historical Society HOWELL – TJ Fallon, Founder/Creator of the popular YouTube Channel – Dead History, presents “Visiting the Veeps.” A look at the final resting places of our Nation’s second-in-command. In 2020, TJ traveled throughout the US in rental cars, alone, visiting every Presidential, Vice Presidential, Declaration of Independence and US Constitution

signer’s gravesite.

Join TJ to hear all about this fascinating and funny adventure at the June 24 Howell Heritage and Historical Society monthly meeting beginning 7 p.m. at the Ardena Baptist Church Gym. More Society information at howell heritagehistoricalsociety.org or Facebook: Howell Heritage and Historical Society NJ.

Cruisin’ Main Street

HOWELL – The Howell Optimist Club is hosting Cruisin’ Main Street car show on October 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Farmingdale.

Judged show with trophies. Show Car registration 10 a.m. – $20 per car. Do not line up before 9:30 a.m., show entry is on South Main Street heading North at the corner of Railroad Avenue. If you arrive early for breakfast, visit the registration table outside Connie’s to let us know you are here.

All local businesses & eateries will be open & assessable! Enjoy music DJ all day, local organizations, craft vendors, face painting, games, entertainers and first

responder displays.

All proceeds go towards: Mayor Harvey Morel Memorial Scholarship Fund Mayor John P. Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund Mayor Robert Francis Walsh Memorial Scholarship Fund as well as other various Optimist Youth Programs!

For general information email Howelloptimistevents@gmail.com. For specific questions, call: John at 732-678-6607 or Bill at 732-2590954.

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Howell PAL Theater Presents: Les Misérables

HOWELL – The Howell Police Athletic League Theater Company proudly presents “Les Misérables: School Edition.” The production will run on July 8 and July 9 at the historic Strand Theater in Lakewood at 7:30 p.m.

This tale of love and loss, desperation and redemption, encapsulates everything that

it means to be human. Based on the novel

by Victor Hugo with musical adaptation

by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, this stunning musical is the second longest-running musical in the world, with several awards to its name.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Enjoy June In A County Park

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Looking to fill the long, lazy days of June with fun? Head to a county park and enjoy the many activities offered by the Monmouth County Park System. Here’s what is planned: Naturalist Walks at Winter Run Activity Center: June 19 at 10 a.m. Manasquan River Greenway, Howell - Meet at the Winter Run Activity Center. Join a Park System Naturalist for a walk at the new Winter Run Activity Center property, part of the beautiful Manasquan River Greenway and adjacent to the Manasquan Reservoir. Walks are approximately 45 minutes and a mile in length. Sturdy shoes and bug spray are highly recommended.

Boat Tours at the Manasquan Reservoir: June 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. Manasquan Reservoir, Howell.

These 45-minute tours are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life jackets required.

Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.

Cookstove Demonstration: June 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See what’s cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s.

Historic Battery Lewis Tours: June 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 from 12 to 4 p.m. Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands – Rocky Point section. Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site.

Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford: June 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Story Time in the Park: June 19 & 26 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Join us as we read a story in front of the picturesque Crosswicks Creek.

Bring a snack and a blanket or towel. During inclement weather we will meet in the front hall of the historic house. Open to ages 2 to 7 with adult.

Seabrook-Wilson House Tours: June 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this house which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history.

Thompson Park Canoe Rentals: June 25 & 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. Fee is $15 per boat for 1 to 3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.

The Casual Birder: June 28 at 9 a.m.

Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis.

Walking Tours of Thompson Park: June 18 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft - Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Join our historical interpreter on this walking tour that covers the park’s origins as an 18th century farmstead, its horseracing days, and eventual use as a county park. Tours last approximately one hour and are weather dependent. Participants should be prepared to walk a mile.

Freshwater Fishing Derby: June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. Manasquan Reservoir, Howell; June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish in three different categories.

Fishing pole rentals available on a first come, first served basis. Rental cost is $5 per pole.

A container of worms is included with each registration. The cost is $25 per family of 4; $8 per person. Walk-ins are welcome; cash or check only on site.

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay: June 20, 22, 24, 27 & 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth.

Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event.

Weather permitting.

Nature Lecture Series: Ospreys of Monmouth County: June 23 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Learn about this amazing aquatic raptor from foraging for fish to raising a family to threats for its survival during this eye-opening presentation.

Life in a Freshwater Pond: June 23 & 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Join Park System Naturalists to explore a freshwater pond and look for basking turtles, hopping frogs, hunting herons, splashing fish and more. Discover the unique life that lies underneath the water in a freshwater pond.

Wear closed-toe shoes. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult.

Concert in the Park: Altha Sings - Sentimental Journey Swings!: June 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft. Hear the melodies of Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand, and many others during a performance by this 17-piece Big Band and singer Altha Morton. Set includes favorites from the hay-day of swing. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food and soft drinks. The concert is outdoors; however, if the weather is inclement, the concert will be moved indoors.

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Freehold Art Gallery Show To Benefit Victims Of Terrorism

FREEHOLD – A special exhibit will be held at the Freehold Art Gallery featuring works by Zhenia Burnat, Muhammad Abdus-Sabur, edmonde Bizelli, Mohamed Bengriba, and Mache Del Campo.

Hours for the show will be Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m., and by private appointment (call 908-614-6195). The exhibit will run from June 19 until July 31.

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Strength, a nonprofit providing support for victims of terrorism around the world. For more information, visit stosglobal.org The opening reception will be on June 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The gallery is located at 7a West Main St reet, Freehold (Above CVS). For more information: facebook.com/FreeholdArtGallery or Freeholdartgallery. com, freeholdartgallery@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed At Old Wall Historical Society

WALL TOWNSHIP – Old Wall Historical Society is in need of volunteers on Sundays to help beautify and preserve their historical buildings and property.

Projects include gardening, painting, cleaning, and handiwork on-site at 1701 New Bedford Road in Wall Township.

“Our mission to preserve local history would not be possible without volunteers,” said De Hearn, Old Wall His-

torical Society President and Museum Director. “We are very grateful for our local community’s contributions of time and talent, and we always appreciate new volunteers.”

Teens, adults, groups, and Eagle Scouts are welcome to volunteer on Sundays and can receive community service hours if needed. Interested volunteers should email oldwallnj@gmail.com to schedule.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R. C. Shea and Associates Real estate investors may seek to invest with other persons. This can be done informally, without any written documentation or formally. If done informally, it may lead to problems later if the parties have disagreements about the investment or if outside factors intervene. It is best to establish the rights and obligation of the parties at the outset so that all of the parties know what is expected of them and what they can expect from the investment.

There are three basic forms of business entities to be considered in real estate investing. They are: • PARTNERSHIPS • CORPORATIONS • LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (L.L.C.s) We will consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of each

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ADVANTAGES 1. Liability protection. Creditors can sue the corporation but cannot go after the assets of the individual shareholders.

2. Good marketability of shares.

DISADVANTAGES 1. Harder to set up than a partnership. Documents must be filed with the State.

2. Double tax treatment. Income to the corporation is taxed to the corporation and then taxed to the shareholder when it is distributed.

(Subchapter S corporation may prevent this) 3. There are many filings on an annual basis, which increases annual costs.

4. May need additional documents to establish relationships between shareholders. (Example: Buy-Sell Agreements)

PARTNERSHIPS. • A partnership is two or more individuals. • A partnership may be informal (no written agreement) called a de facto partnership or it may be by way of a written partnership agreement.

ADVANTAGES 1. Easy to set up.

2. Favorable tax treatment.—Income to the partnership is passed on to the individual partners and taxed as income to them.

DISADVANTAGES 1. No liability protection. Creditors can go after the assets of the partners jointly and severably.

2. Acts of one partner affects other partners.

3. Marketability of interest may be an issue.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES Created by filing a certificate of formation with State. May be one or more members.

Member’s interest established in the Operating Agreement. Operating Agreement sets forth the relationships between the members. Income is passed through to members like a partnership.

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Creditors cannot go after assets of members.

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Last year, Sen. Menendez introduced the Improving Benefits for Gulf War Veterans Act. Gulf War veterans often suffer from unexplained chronic symptoms known as the “Gulf War Illness,” which can include symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, memory loss, insomnia, and respiratory disorders. Exposure to pesticides and other toxins have been linked to these symptoms.

Improving Benefits for Gulf War Veterans Act as Section 405 of the PACT Act would permanently extend the period of eligibility for benefits.

Currently, veterans must experience

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by December 31, 2021 in order to receive disability compensation benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This sunset date, which has been extended by the VA five times, will be eliminated which will ensure veterans whose symptoms do not manifest until later in life receive the benefits they earned.

It will expand veteran eligibility for VA benefits.

Studies show that veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield have experienced similar symptoms as those who served in the Gulf War but they are not eligible for disability benefits. The bill would also

make veterans who served in Afghanistan, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Jordan eligible for benefits.

Current law requires a veteran to have a disability associated with Gulf War illness and a rating of at least 10 percent to be eligible for disability compensation. The bill would lower the eligibility threshold to zero percent, allowing more veterans to receive disability compensation and other benefits.

VA medical staff is cu r rently not required to complete training before conducting Gulf War illness examinations, leading to a substantial number of veterans falling through the cracks and being denied VA benefits. The bill would require the VA to ensure depart-

ment personnel are appropriately trained in dealing with Gulf War illness claims and to report to Congress annually on actions taken.

The VA currently assigns separate disability based questionnaires (DBQ) for each Gulf War illness symptom a veteran reports. The VA then orders examinations for each symptom without considering that one illness is connected to multiple symptoms, often leading to veterans’ claims being denied. The legislation would require the VA to develop a single DBQ for the Gulf War illness, which would facilitate more timely and accurate consideration of disability compensation for veterans suffering from the illness.

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Summer Season Kicks Off In Monmouth County

ASBURY PARK – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners opened the summer tourism season with their partners in front of the Asbury Park Convention Center this morning.

“This is always a great time of the year because we are expecting a very busy season ahead in Monmouth County and this is due to our great tourism partners,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Tourism. “In 2020, tourism was a $1.8 billion industry in Monmouth County. In 2021, the industry increased to $2.3 billion. In 2020, we saw nearly 6.7 million visitors. In 2021, we saw nearly 8 million. In 2021, tourism supported 20,000 jobs, up from 17,000 in 2020. This is proof our tourism industry is bouncing back in a huge way.”

“Thank you to the Commissioners for choosing Asbury Park as the site of the kickoff,” said Asbury Park Mayor John Moor.

“I would like to wish everyone a great and safe summer season.”

“Thank you to the County for their support of our small businesses,” said Sylvia Sylvia, Executive Director of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. “We are going to have a fantastic summer and it’s going to happen right here at the Jersey Shore. We have the most amazing, diverse

group of small business owners, culturally different restaurants, an extremely vibrant downtown, and our boardwalk and Main Street for people to visit.”

“We have great beaches, a clean ocean, and a tourism industry that is just waiting for everyone to come see it,” said Grace Hanlon, Executive Director of the Jersey Shore Partnership. “Thank you everyone for supporting the Jersey Shore.”

“Last year we had an abbreviated season, but it was the highest per concert attendance we’ve ever seen and it just showed how much people missed music but also hanging out with people, “said Caroline O’Toole, General Manager of The Stone Pony. “This year we look forward to a full season, over 30 shows with a diverse lineup to represent not only our great city of Asbury Park but the Jersey Shore.”

“We believe that many Monmouth County residents are going to stay local this summer and make the County their vacation destination,” said Director Arnone. “As much as we tout the tourism season being about the beaches, we do have other areas to explore such as the racetrack, the malls, restaurants and small businesses throughout the County that we invite you to visit.”

For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go to tourism.visit monmouth.com.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What Everyone Ought To Know About Moisturizers, Serums And Sleep Masks They all go on your face! Men and women use these to keep a youthful appearance. I’ll break it all down because you might be spending money on the wrong skin care item. Likewise, you may read this today and decide you want to try something new for your beauty regimen.

How do you know what to use? Let’s talk about the benefits of each: Benefits of a Serum: • Reduce signs of aging • Reduce hyperpigmentation • May ease minor skin irritation • Collagen boosting most of the time • Improve firmness and elasticity Benefits of a Face Cream: • Relieve dry skin and ease irritation • Stop sensations of itchiness • Hydrate, moisturize and smooth skin to increase resiliency • Help temporarily restore youthful appearance and texture • Plumps smooth and softens dull, dry skin Benefits of a Sleep Mask (used to be called Night Cream): • Sleep masks are similar to a moisturizing face cream (which is an emollient) but the effects are more intense because the ingredients actually penetrate into the skin all night long.

I am formulating a sleep mask right now so I’ve been studying all of this lately.

Benefits of a Sleep Mask: • Forms a film to hydrate and maintain skins essential moisture • Moisturizes and reduces redness and discoloration • Fight free radicals, reduces signs of fatigue and increase skin radiance

• Helps prevent UV and blue light damage • Increases skin’s natural ability to repair and renew A face cream and the sleep mask could be used interchangeably, or on alternate days. A sleep mask is applied at night. A face cream moisturizer is applied in the morning and at night if desired. A serum is applied any time, day or night, usually twice a day if there are stubborn skin concerns.

The way a person takes care of their skin is highly individualized. Here are two suggestions: Beauty Ritual 1 1. Morning - A serum, followed by face cream 2. Evening - Apply a sleep mask Beauty Ritual 2 1. Morning - Face cream only 2. Evening - Serum followed by Sleep Mask Some people just use a serum, and some people use a moisturizer (a.k.a. face cream), and some use both! It depends on your preferences, skin type, age, and many other factors, including where you live and what skin issues are of the utmost concern. Beauty rituals are very personal.

It makes the most sense to a serum before your face cream because the serum is more lightweight. If you have a toner to spray or apply, that item would go on before the serum.

Whether you apply the serum at night or in the morning, or both times is up to you.

A serum going on first however, is very typical in skin care regimens. That’s because its molecular structure is thinner and lighter than that of a moisturizer. Face creams (and as well as the newer “sleep masks” that are out now) are thicker than a serum, and therefore those are applied after the serum.

(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) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known!

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By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – Cats and dogs like Doug (pictured) are available for adoption from the Monmouth County SPCA. Doug is housebroken, great on walks and great for snuggling.

He came in as a stray in fall, was fostered, and is now at the shelter. He is around 6 years old.

The MCSPCA only does adoptions in person (please bring all family members). They will ask you to fill out an Adoption Survey and speak with an Adoption Counselor to help find your perfect match.

They are located at 260 Wall Street in Eatontown. They can be reached at 732-542-0040

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NEW JERSEY – With temperatures steadily increasing and the unofficial start of summer this weekend, New Jersey American Water is offering tips to help customers reduce their water usage. These tips and insights are designed to help customers save money while alleviating stress on water supplies and infrastructure as we head into the warmer weather months.

“Gardens, pools, car washing, and outdoor cleaning are all activities that go hand-in-hand with summer, and also increase water use and water waste,” said Thomas Shroba, vice president of operations at New Jersey American Water. “Unfortunately, many customers don’t think about the increased amount of water they are using and the reality hits when they get a higher water bill. We want to help prevent this from occurring, while also protecting our precious water resources.”

Here are some wise water tips for outdoor water use: Reuse it. Use water from rain barrels and kiddie pools for watering lawn and gardens.

Embrace the bucket! Instead of using a running hose, use water contained in a bucket for washing cars and pets, and rinsing sandy/ grassy feet.

Timing is everything. Only water during the coolest parts of the day (early morning or evening) to minimize evaporation. Also, be aware of which plants don’t need to be watered every day.

Odd/Even Watering of your lawn. Watering your lawn uses a lot of water, so only water your lawn when it needs it. Generally, lawns only need an inch or so of water per week.

Use drip irrigation hoses to water your plants.

Rain delay. Watch weather forecast to avoid watering and then having “Mother Nature” re-watering your garden, which could also

damage plants.

Pick your plants wisely. Purchase varieties that require less water and remain hearty in drier weather. And don’t forget to mulch (only 2-3”) to help with water retention.

Be a leak detective. Find and fix leaks and breaks in hoses, sprinkler systems and pipes.

For help, download New Jersey American Water’s Leak Detection Kit at newjerseyamwater. com under Water Information.

Raise the blade. Raise the level of your lawnmower blade to avoid lawn burnout and the need for watering.

Keep an eye out. Watch your sprinkler’s “sweep” to make sure all the water is reaching vegetation that needs it and not the pavement!

Check this frequently in case a person or animal has accidentally redirected your sprinkler.

More tips for indoor and outdoor water use can be found on New Jersey American Water’s website at newjerseyamwater.com.

“We’re encouraging people to be smart about their water usage. By following these wise water usage tips, we hope customers see how easy they are to implement and begin to make year-round water conservation practices a part of everyday life,” said Shroba. “Customers can track their water usage online through MyWater and find ways to use water more wisely.”

In addition, the company wants to remind customers who are experiencing financial hardship that they may qualify to receive assistance in paying their water bill through New Jersey American Water’s H2O Help to Others Program as well as the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

For more information, visit newjerseyamwater.com, Under Customer Service & Billing, Select Bill Paying Assistance to learn more about both programs.

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CLASSIFIEDS Pets For Sale Cockapoo - Male, Adorable. Great personality, crate trained. Call or text David 321-377-4000.

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For Sale 2003 Suzuki XL7 - Bronze, $2450, 129,000 miles. Starts, Runs well, New tires, Leather Seat, dent, Need Break, Running noise.

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(29) 1999 26ft Aquasport - 250HP, V6, Johnson outboard runs good. $4,000. 609-698-8688.

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Garage Sale Annual Community Garage Sale At Greenbriar I, Burnt Tavern Road, Brick on Saturday, June 25 (rain date Sunday, June 26) from 9-3.

Over 75 families will be holding sales. Follow the balloons for the streets participating. Call 732840-9496 with questions.

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Moving Sale Moving Sale Jackson - 69 Hickory Hill Road, Jackson, NJ. Saturday, June 25 from 9-3. Sale will run for 7 days.

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Items For Sale Two Window Air Conditioners One only used once. 2nd air conditioner only used two or three times. Each one only $60. 732-503-3263.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) Buying World War II - Swords, bayonets, helmets, hats, medals, flags, uniforms, etc. All Countries. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email mymilitarytoys@optonline.net.

(26) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365.

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Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River.

Please call 201-306-6839.

(39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) Part Time Custodian - For adult community in Whiting. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 732-350-2882 for further info and application.

(26) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits.

Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

Expericenced Dog Groomer - P/T, 2-3 days a week, mobile grooming truck, paid daily, keep your tips. 732-674-5366.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area.

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Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

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(25) CBJ General Contracting - No job too big or small, from A-Z we do it all. Spring special Complete New Roofs from start to finish $4.00 square foot. New heavy weight Dimentional shingles, color owners choice. Maticulous clean up. Fully Insured. License #13V11804800 $ave Call 732-850-5060.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore How To Protect Yourself From Scams

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – There are a lot of contractors and other business owners who are looking to take advantage of others. Here’s how to help protect yourself.

The most important thing for you to do is make sure everything is in writing. Obtaining a written contract will save you a lot of headaches down the road. You must be sure that everything you want is spelled out in the contract. Contracts for home improvement projects costing $500 or more must be in writing. They must include the legal name, business address, and registration number of the contractor as well as a start date, completion date, description of the work to be done, and the total price.

By Chris Lundy SOMERSET – A local man was indicted for allegedly taking pictures of a teenaged girl while she was shopping for a car with her parents.

David M. Chapinski, 41, of the Somerset section of Franklin Township, was charged with first-degree Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, second-degree Man-

Make sure all warranties and guarantees are in writing, and that the contract states the name brands or quality/grades of the materials to be used.

Learn about any contractor before deciding to hire them. It is ideal to work with a contractor who is recommended by people you know. It also is advisable to ask the contractor for references and speak with those references about the contractor’s work.

Contact the Division of Consumer Affairs to learn if the contractor is duly registered to perform home improvement work in New Jersey, and learn whether the contractor has been the subject of consumer complaints and/or legal action by the Division. You can call the Division at (800) 242-5846 or

use the Division’s website, NJConsumerAffairs.gov.

Before hiring the contractor, demand a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance policy and contact the insurer to learn whether the policy is valid.

Ensure that all applicable construction permits are obtained by the contractor, from the appropriate municipality.

Remember that it is customary not to pay for the entire project in advance. The general practice is to pay for one-third in advance, one-third halfway through, and one-third upon completion.

Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file a

Man Indicted For Taking Pics Up Teen’s Dress ufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, third-degree Invasion of Privacy, and two counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

On May 2 of 2021, he was at a car dealership in Red Bank. Police said he snuck up to a teenaged girl wearing a dress, palmed his cell phone, and placed it between the girl’s legs from behind in order to record images. She

was shopping for a car with her parents and siblings. He was arrested without incident.

“The act of ‘upskirting’ isn’t just disturbing, degrading, and demeaning – it’s illegal. We are concerned that there may be more victims, and urge anyone who may have been victimized in this way to contact MCPO Sgt. Shawn Murphy at 800-533-7443 or Red Bank Police Department Detective Sean Hauschildt at 732-530-

complaint online with the State Division of Consumer Affairs or by calling 1-800-2425846 (toll free within New Jersey).

Phone & Internet Scams You might be scammed by someone you never even lay eyes on. Here’s how to protect yourself: Never open emails from someone you don’t know.

Never follow the instructions given by someone you don’t know.

If you are told there is a problem with your bank account, computer, utilities or similar situation, call the phone number on your official statement. Don’t call the phone number provided by a warning message.

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“Such criminal conduct will not be tolerated in Monmouth County.”

Chapinski potentially faces up to 20 years in state prison if convicted of the first degree charge, and 10 years on the second degree charge.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore BlueClaws Launch Summer Concert Series

–Photo courtesy Jersey Shore BlueClaws LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will kick off the Bell’s Brewer y Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 18th as Jimmy Kenny & the Pirate Beach Band will play live in the Sand Bar at ShoreTown Ballpark.

The Bell’s Brewery Summer Concert Series will take place across four Saturdays this summer and feature the following bands: June 18th - Jimmy Kenny & the Pirate Beach Band (Margaritaville Night at the Park, presented by Toyota World of Lakewood) July 9th - Almost U2 (Irish Heritage Night, presented by New Jersey Natural Gas) July 23rd - Asbury Fever (Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night, presented by Kean University) August 20th - Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead tribute band, presented by Rothman Orthopaedics) At each game, the band will play live in the Sand Bar beginning at 6:15 p.m. and play through 9 p.m. Each game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. with ShoreTown Ballpark gates opening at 6 p.m. There will be Bell’s Brewery drink specials during each concert night in the Sand Bar too.

“Since we opened the Sand Bar in 2018, these Summer Concert Series Saturday nights have been extremely popular,” said

BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti.

“We have assembled a great group of bands for this year and we can’t wait to get started.”

Single-game tickets for each of these games area available at BlueClaws.com.

The Sand Bar is located down the left field line at ShoreTown Ballpark. Nearly 1,000 square feet, the area includes ample space for dancing, plus picnic tables and multiple points for beer and drink sales.

Offshore BBQ, a popular BBQ restaurant with locations in both Point Pleasant Beach and Seaside Heights, opened a location in the Sand Bar. Fans can enjoy the popular BBQ sliders from Offshore BBQ at each BlueClaws game, including all Summer Concert Series games, this summer.

The BlueClaws also have Fire Pits available for each of these games. Fire Pits are located along the left field concourse adjacent to the Sand Bar. Each Fire Pit includes five tickets to that night’s game plus special seating at your Fire Pit for just $125 per game. Multi-game packages are available too with information at 732-9017000 option 3.

Summer College Application Boot Camp

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Regional’s Summer College Application Boot Camp will be held on August 2, 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to

12 p.m. This program is open to rising seniors in the district. Contact your school counselor for more information and to register.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A well-tended garden produces the most food and most beautiful flowers. Provide the proper care and attention to your projects in the week ahead. Your career prospects are likely to improve if you exert additional effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Study successful business practices and expand your areas of expertise. A new acquaintance may offer the know-how to help you overcome setbacks. Your social life could be more active as the week progresses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The best things in life might be free, but food and shelter require cash. You may be on a mission to be wiser financially in the week ahead. Avoid misunderstandings with loved ones by being more tolerant of their needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your common sense may be tested by a game of truth or dare as the week unfolds. A job description could be confusing, but you may have the insight and willpower to handle vague instructions. Avoid making new investments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cherish and nurture your support group. Those who care about you provide the structure you need to embrace inspirational ideas. A coworker or workplace issue may trigger a review of your goals in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone’s powerful need for understanding could drain your confidence in their abilities. Juggling home and career could present a challenge

unless you are willing to make intelligent changes and adjustments this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have faith that everything will turn out for the best this week. Loved ones may keep their promises but be too distracted to help. Stand on your own two feet and do not rely on someone else to handle your business.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can recite the rules or just let things flow, but this might not help you earn your keep now. Your attention may be elsewhere when you should be watching your to-do list in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do what needs done rather than dreaming your time away.

Pay attention to the little things like a leaky faucet or a loose screw. Small repairs and improvements will help keep things running smoothly this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A loved one or partner can keep you grounded. Be grateful for someone’s intelligent observations and opposition to your wildest plans that prevent you from making mistakes in the week to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might appear set in your ways if the routines that served you well in the past are still effective. Nevertheless, friends may hope you will experiment with more innovative techniques in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Reasonable expectations are likely to be met. If your expectations are too high, however, you may be disappointed. It might be difficult to get up to speed quickly in the week ahead unless you sideline nagging doubts.

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