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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn These learn-to-bike trails are at Bernie Cooke Park. The trails are ready to be traveled on in the weeks to come.

ByJudySmestad-Nunn BRICK – The Recreation Department was the recipient of an award for the design of Bernie Cooke Park, which includes a skate park and a lear n-to-ride bike trail.

The award was an NJR PA ( New Jersey Recreation and Park Association) Fa c i l i t y D e s i g n Award. The NJRPA

is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting parks and recreation. They hold an annual conference, which was held in February at Harrah’s in Atlantic City this year.

There were attendees from nearly every Recreation Department in the state, said Brick’s Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello.

T he conference culminated with the awards ceremony on February 25.

“We tried to do something different there,” he said, referring to Bernie Cooke Park.

For the second year in a row, Brick Recreation Department also won the award for Best Prog ram Guide at the awards dinner that was at-

tended by over 500 people.

Santaniello attended the conference with Mayor John G. Ducey and Public Information Officer Ed Moroney, who created the layout and design of the program guide. Also in attendance were other township staff members, and represent atives f rom (Park - See Page 2)

Patients Face Health Care Costs, Bureaucracy

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Three years ago Joe Taylor was busy sailing and racing boats along Toms River but when he suffered an injury that all ended.

Taylor is a diabetic and his insulin usage is around 90 units at night and 30 units in the morning. “I eat up insulin like

it’s going out of style” the Lakewood resident told 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim during his recent visit to the Toms River facility of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals.

Kim’s visit to Encompass, which is a joint commission certified for disease specific care for

brain injury rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, advanced inpatient diabetes care, pulmonary rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and wound care, was a fact-finding mission to help him gather information about health care issues so he could bring back that feedback to Washington

D.C. “Every American, rich or poor, should be able to get the health care that they need, and no American should be denied because of a pre-existing medical condition,” he said, adding that he is seeking to “expand access and protect the 129 million Americans

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living with a pre-existing condition.”

“I am lucky to have a doctor who I can ask for (insulin) samples and he gives me samples. It is really terrible,” Taylor said regarding the cost he faces as a diabetic. Taylor was a patient at Encompass Health during Kim’s (Patients - See Page 8)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − Police Chief James Riccio presented the budget for the Department of Public Safety during a recent council meeting.

The Department employs 265 personnel, which includes traditional police services, police dispatchers, and the management of special police, emergency medical services, emergency management and crossing guards.

The Department of Public Safety also includes a number of community-oriented programs such as Neighborhood Watch and the youth police cadets, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), school-based drug education programs, and more.

In 2019, there were 92,676 calls for service, some 5,000 more than the previous year.

These calls include 1,636 fire calls and 10,194 EMS calls. Police responded to more than 81,000 calls, which was 3,300 calls over the previous year, Chief Riccio said.

“The majority of the budget line items have remained the same, however some adjustments were made, taking into consideration the previous year’s spending, or those required based upon the current collective bargaining agreement,” he said.

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County Increases Homeless Spending

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The county will be spending more money this year to care for the homeless having increased the amount in a line item of this year’s budget.

The county previously spent $100,000 every year, and also allotted $10,000 to Just Believe, a community group that cares for homeless. In the budget that the county just put together, they added $150,000 to this, Freeholder Gary Quinn said.

Based on some statistics studied by the county’s Human Services department, they determined that the $250,000 would be an (Homeless - See Page 2)

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The last large park to be renovated in the township is Bayside Park on the barrier island, opposite Brick Beach 3. Construction has begun there and plans call for its completion by Memorial Day. “It’s going pretty well. We’re taking advantage of the good weather, so we got to start on this park early,” Santaniello said.

Other township parks that have undergone renovations in recent years include Herbertsville Park (formerly Colorado Park), Lake Riviera, Windward Beach, Angela Hibbard, and Hank Waltonowski Park (AKA Birchwood Park).

Also, the Forge Pond tennis courts were rebuilt, Brick Beach 1 has a new building, and at Brick Beach 3 there have been upgrades to the shower platform and walkway. The parking lot there is undergoing a complete overhaul and will be fi nished by Memorial Day. The revitalization of township parks is part of Mayor John G. Ducey’s longterm plan for the township. (Two other large parks, Arrowhead and Frede, were completed before the current administration).

The reconstruction of Lake Riviera Park included a fi shing pier, kayak launch and basketball courts, replacing tennis courts.

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appropriate amount to care for the homeless while long-term solutions can be found, Quinn added.

This comes as welcome news to Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, who had been advocating for an increase. He had been one of the officials pushing for an expansion of Code Blue, the law that opens shelters when it gets too cold.

Toms River changed their own rules on it, opening up shelters when temperatures hit 35 degrees. The state had a different rule, allowing the homeless to be out in freezing temperatures as long as it wasn’t snowing.

Through the push of Toms River officials, and the state senators and assembly members that represent the area, the state law changed to more resemble the township’s.

“We changed the law in the State of New Jersey,” Turnbach said.

However, more funding was needed, particularly if the shelters would be open more often.

He was calling upon the Freeholders to create a Homelessness Trust Fund. This fund was made law across the state in 2009 and is in effect in 12 other counties, but not

Tennis courts were also eliminated during the reconstruction of Angela Hibbard Park, which now has pickleball courts and a dog park.

Windward Beach Park has an all-inclusive playground for handicapped children, which was installed by volunteers and paid for with a Kaboom Grant, Santaniello said.

Herbertsville and Hank Waltonowski Parks have new youth softball fields.

The “skin” fields are made of clay in the infield, sod in the outfield, and they are level since the pitcher’s mound had been removed.

In addition to Bayside Park, other ongoing parks projects include a new infield for the senior league at Joe Boland Park (opposite Brick Memorial High School), which floods after every rainfall.

“We’re halfway done,” Santaniello said. “Now they’ll be able to play the next day after a rainfall.”

And finally, a new scoreboard is being installed at Cherry Quay Little League Complex, and the administration is going out to bid to replace the parking lot at Pinewood Park, which is in terrible shape, Santaniello said.

This year’s capital budget includes the design for improvements to Mallard Point Park and Cedar Bridge Manor Park.

The average cost for large park improvements average just under $1 million each, and Green Acres grant money has paid for more than half of all the improvements, Santaniello said.

in Ocean County.

A Trust Fund would alleviate the need for the Freeholders to budget money every year. It would just be created and fund itself.

The Homelessness Trust Fund Act allows counties to collect a $5 fee on certain permit paperwork the public needs. Of that amount, $2 goes to Code Blue and $3 goes to other homeless issues.

Twelve counties have enacted these trust funds: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Union, and Somerset.

Studies have concluded that housing a homeless person for the night costs less than the alternative – which can be incarceration or a hospital stay. It is endorsed by many community groups. Religious groups endorse it, too, from small, local houses of worship to the Diocese of Trenton.

Quinn didn’t like the idea of putting a fee on permits, afraid that the state might get the money first.

“We know we can run it through Human Services,” he said of the county’s program.

Turnbach said that $250,000 is the average for counties who have the trust fund. He was “greatly appreciative” of the Freeholders setting aside the money, and of “recognizing a need and addressing an issue.”

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Continued From Page 1 Some of the Department of Public Safety budget highlights include a request of $20,670,000 for regular salary and overtime of police officers. Of this, $19,545,000 is the total for police salaries. The remainder is for clerical and support personnel.

In the 2020 budget, the number of police officers has been increased by four new officers for a total of 146.

In 2019, the depar t ment budgeted $1,125,000 for police overtime. Of that, some $972,483 was spent. The department is requesting the same amount in the 2020 budget.

“I need to plan for situations which could arise such as weather events and any other large-scale incident which could result in a need for overtime,” Chief Riccio said.

For example, in 2019 there were a number of large-scale unanticipated incidents which included three homicides and two shootings.

Had these incidents not occurred, the department would have spent $64,322 less in overtime in 2019 as compared to 2018, he said.

The 2019 police general operating budget totaled $201,100. Of this, $196,453 was spent. This year the chief was asking for $239,300 due to the purchase of uniforms for new officers and to replace uniforms that will be retiring in 2020.

The budget requested for the department’s 23 class-1 special officers, who are being used as booking officers, courtroom se-

curity, and parking enforcement details is $270,000, which includes hiring two additional special officers.

Other significant line items include a request of $57,000 for Emergency Management (some of which is offset by grant money); $307,950 for police vehicles to replace aging cars used by the patrol division. (In most cases the older vehicles are repurposed to non-patrol units within the department, Riccio said). Both of these line items remain flat over 2019.

And fi nally, $1,903,865 is requested for EMS salaries for 2020, and $250,000 for EMS overtime, and $278,000 for the EMS operating budget. Of that amount, a total

of $231,433 was spent last year.

“It should be noted that in 2019, the EMS service generated $1,839,789 in gross revenue,” the police chief said. The requested budget for 2020 is about the same.

Some $430,000 was budgeted for crossing guards in 2019, and $490,000 is requested for this year’s budget. The increase represents hiring two additional guards and replacing 15 jackets, which is a contractual requirement, Chief Riccio said.

In addition to the police officers, the Department of Public Safety employs 22 fulltime and four part-time communications officers, 28 full-time and 15 part-time EMS personnel, 19 crossing guards, 23 class-1

special officers, plus one civilian deputy emergency management coordinator, one radio technician, one fleet maintenance worker, and 16 civilian clerical staff.

After the various township departments have presented their budgets, Mayor John G. Ducey would present the budget to the governing body for their review and approval, which they consider for introduction, explained Council Attorney Kevin Starkey.

“Then there is a period of time, I think it’s 28 days, during which the public can review it, the council can review it, can comment on it, can question it, and then it gets set for a formal hearing for adoption of the budget,” he said.

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn From left, Council Attorney Kevin Starkey, Mayor John G. Ducey and Business Administrator Joanne Bergin listen to the police budget.

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

Bill Passes That Would Help Those Most Vulnerable To COVID-19 From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,

a bill that provides bold action to protect those most vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Earlier this month, the Con-

gressman voted to pass emergency funding to help respond to the outbreak crisis. Of those funds, $14 million have already gone to help contain the outbreak in New Jersey.

“The help provided in this bill directly addresses the concerns I’ve heard from health experts, business leaders and so many others in our community trying to immediately contain this

outbreak,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill doesn’t solve everything; we still need more testing kits, more medical supplies, and a greater public awareness to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We also need to recognize that these measures are only meant to stabilize the economic shocks so many American families will feel during this crisis. We stand at the

precipice of a recession that would have a massive impact on working New Jerseyans. We need to make sure everything is done to learn from the lessons of the past and put their economic health first.”

In the past weeks, Congressman Kim and his office have coordinated communications with leaders from major hospital systems, health departments, and

senior community leaders across Ocean and Burlington Counties to hear their concerns about the Coronavirus and ensure they have the resources and support needed to keep us safe. congressman Kim also was joined by colleagues in the New Jersey delegation in calling for the CDC to address testing delays, which have slowed the state’s response to the outbreak.

Local Lawmakers Have Plan For School Aid Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (all R-10 th) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to make some painless, common sense adjustments to his budget to alleviate the devastating funding cuts to many school districts.

“Schools in our legislative district are losing almost $10 million, and

almost 200 school districts across the state are seeing aid cut,” said Holzapfel.

“This is a desperate situation that threatens the quality of education for students in Toms River and Brick and almost onethird of the state’s school districts. There has to be a permanent solution to the f laws in the funding formula, but right now we need an immediate solu-

tion, and the Governor has the power to make things right.”

In his proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget, Murphy desig nated $50 million for stabilization aid for schools, and $300 million for the State’s “rainy day” fund.

The 10th District Legislators a re u rgi ng t he Governor to prevent the cuts by combining the stabilization aid and a portion of the rainy day money.

“Almost 200 districts are facing draconian reduct ion s tot ali ng $158 million,” said McGuckin.

“The Governor, right now, can stop the bleeding and ensure the efficient educa-

tion of our State’s children and future leaders. This fix will buy time for the Governor and the Legislature to allow the fair share issue to be analyzed, and to once and for all solve the obvious and known f laws in the school aid formula.”

Under the Fiscal Year 2021 K-12 Formula Aid plan released last week by the New Jersey Department of Education, six school districts in LD 10 will have their resources decreased. Toms R iver Regional District will lose more than $5.3 million (8 percent) of their state aid, and Brick Township aid will drop $4.2 million (13

percent).

The $237,600 funding gap for Seaside Heights Borough represents a 22.3 percent loss. “ T h e t a x p aye r s a n d schools in Ocean County have been getting the short end of the stick for too long,” said Catalano. “Under Murphy’s budget, this will be one more in a series of unfair budgets that will lead to compromises i n t he cla ssro om s a nd higher property tax bills.

We have identified an option that does not take any money from other school districts or programs and applies it to teaching our children.”

In his budget address,

Murphy boasted of a $336 million increase in school f u nding, but only nine school districts receive more tha n half the i ncrease: Newark increase of $53 million (6.6 percent), Elizabeth increase of $25.2 million (6.2 percent), Paterson increase of $24 million (5.5 percent), Trenton increase of $19.3 million (7.7 percent), Plainf ield increase of $18.5 million (13.1 percent), Atla ntic City increase of $17.8 million (44 percent), New Br u nsw ick i ncrease of $10.8 million (7.7 percent), Bridgeton increase of $8.2 million (9 percent), North Brunswick increase of $6 million (26.6 percent.)

Brick Woman Empowers Those Who Have Rare Diseases

By Bob Vosseller Brick – Brick resident Amanda Rutherford was recently married and is starting a whole new chapter of her life. While that might not sound all that uncommon, for Rutherford, it represents a step in life that she did not think she’d ever take.

Rutherford was diagnosed in her 20s with Cystic Fibrosis. CF is defined as a rare disease because it affects fewer than 200,000 people.

Rutherford overcame a lot of difficulties in her struggle to maintain a semblance of

a normal life. She shared her story recently before an audience of adults whose children also suffer from CF or other rare diseases.

As part of a program observing Rare Disease Day held at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library on Feb. 29, Rutherford spoke about how those individuals with rare diseases are just that, “individuals.”

“We are not all the same,” Rutherford said.

“I wanted so much to be normal and just go to college and have the same experi-

ence that every other freshman had,” Rutherford said.

She added that during her time in college “I learned to be very independent. I had to take care of myself without my parents.”

She said she spent three hours a day on her treatments. “Medications when I eat, inhalers a few times a day, extra vitamin supplements and I also developed cystic fibrosis diabetes so I am insulin dependent so I had to take care of that.

“Growing up you had to do airway clearance therapy

manually. My parents would cup their hands and have me lay over this big body pillow in all these awful positions and my parents or anybody could actually could clap on to your lungs, your sides, your back to get the thick sticking mucus to move so you could get it out,” she added.

“I hated that manual process. Years later they developed these vests which do that for you. The first vest I had was huge and 80 pounds and there are tubes that come out of it. You push start and

it would shake your lungs, essentially, to help those manual processes become a little more automated,” Rutherford said.

“This was on a healthy day that I had to do that, so imagine if you had an infection or flare up? It would be even worse. You’d have to do it more often. You could have IV antibiotics, hospital stays, time out of work, time out of school and things that interrupt your daily life,” Rutherford said.

She added that on top of CF being very physically

demanding it is also mentally exhausting. “As with any chronic illness I faced periods of loneliness.” She noted that while in college that after her freshman year, “I felt like I had no one and I didn’t want to start over with a new roommate and have to explain all of this all over again. They granted me a medical single and I lived for a whole year in this little tiny space by myself.”

Rutherford has worked full time for a utility company for 10 years. “There was a (Rare - See Page 9)

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When Taylor was asked how many prescriptions he’s on, his response was, “probably 14 different drugs I use.”

Staff member Patricia Henk, who was assisting Taylor with his rehabilitation that day, explained “His is a very common story. There are a lot of patients who need to make a choice sometimes.

Either they can afford their medications or other things.”

“I can’t go downstairs in my house because there are 13 steps to the basement. I built a really nice workshop down there and I can’t get down there,” Taylor said with some emotion in his voice.

“I can’t get outside and do things because I need a walker and it’s not worth the bumps and things outside. So, all of a sudden it’s like having your life taken away from you and having to do things like this,” Taylor said, refencing his visit to Encompass and undergoing therapy.

“It really isn’t fair. I am sorry you are having to go through that,” Kim added.

“I’m sure I will get past this and these people here are really, really good and they are doing good things and my hope is to leave next Tuesday and eventually get back to a regular life,” Taylor added.

Kim told Taylor that he was working to see that patients like him “get the funding that they need, resources that they need and to cut through that red tape on the bureaucracy that is holding them back. It is helpful to hear your personal story because it gives me added energy to focus on what is happening.”

“It is good that you are focusing on it because it is a real problem. As you can see there is a myriad of people here that it is affecting and they all need this help,” Taylor added.

“Some of our top priorities now is about lowering prescription drug costs and trying to make services more available to help with transportation in this area. My mom has been a nurse her whole life and my dad has been a medical researcher. We are working together as a community,” Kim told other patients within one of the therapy rooms.

“While I am down in D.C. working in Congress, I know there is a lot of craziness on that front but what I want you to know that I am laser focused on this district and places just like this,” Kim added.

Kim was provided a tour of the facility which is undergoing renovations which are set to be completed in the late spring. Patty Ostaszewski, the area chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals conducted the tour and introduced the congressman to various staff and noted the function of some equipment and areas of the hospital. Encompass also has rehabilitation hospitals in Tinton Falls and Vineland.

Following the tour and visit with patients, the congressman met in a conference room with members of the Encompass Staff who were able to share with him their perspective on concerns within the medical field in providing services to their patients.

“Right now, the local challenge - and we are working with Community Medical Center on this - there is a pilot program as part of Medicare called Bundle Payments,” Ostaszewski said. “In that program, patients are being directed to lower levels of care. We are a bit more expensive than a nursing home so they are looking at things from a financial perspective. I get that and we need to be prudent about that but we are getting a lot of patients from a nursing home calling us saying, ‘please help me out, can I come to your facility’ or they’ve been sent home.”

Ostaszewski added, “we had one patient who had a stroke and he was sent right home after the stroke and his son called and said ‘my father can’t get out of bed.’ We’re trying to make sure patients get the right level of care at the right time. This is something we’ve been battling with over the last couple of months.”

“This is helpful to hear because the bundle payment approach is something people are keeping a close eye on and are trying to get a sense of is it working or is it not. Are there things that need to be changed? We are trying to figure out how do you control costs while still delivering quality care.

I know everyone in this room wants to make sure (we) get health care costs under control but we all want to commit that quality care is maintained,” Kim said.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District for the 2020-2021 school year.

Formal action will be taken at this meeting.

Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate

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She noted that there was a period of time that she did not know who to go to for help.

“I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me but it was during these times that I had to dig deep and fi nd my strength and realize I have a purpose for being here,” Rutherford added.

About a year ago Rutherford was impacted in a positive way regarding her condition. She said she was a fan of the ABC reality TV series the Bachelor and Colton Underwood was a contestant on “The Bachelorette” and he then became “The Bachelor and he went on to talk about how his cousin has CF and how he started the whole Underwood Legacy Foundation.”

“The Legacy Foundation was started to empower people with CF to live full lives to have dreams and aspirations. One of their main goals is to give an Afflo vest to one person in each of the 50 states. This new portable vest is battery operated. It is so lite that you can put it on and do all your activities, move around but the problem is it costs around $15,000 and insurance companies aren’t easy to work with,” she said.

“They said because I already have a vest, I didn’t qualify for a new one even if

The Brick Times, March 21, 2020, Page 9 it meant a better quality of life, so I had to stay…with the vest I had with the tubes and it was difficult to maintain,” Rutherford said. She went on social media and followed Underwood and saw that they were accepting applications for New Jersey.

She shared her story and two weeks later she got a phone call back learning she was selected as New Jersey’s recipient.

“It was awesome.” After receiving the vest, she spent a week in New York City with members of Underwood’s Foundation where she was involved in a boot camp at the Prudential Center.

“The Afflo vest has changed my life. I am in a position at work where fortunately my boss understands my condition and I have a lot of support at work now,” Rutherford said.

Her then fiance’ Nick Prestia, Brick, was present at her program. Rutherford’s forum was livestreamed by the library and can be seen by visiting tinyurl.com/ rarediseaseday2020.

Jackson resident Jennifer McDevitt, attended the forum and said “this was very helpful” adding a lot of what Rutherford said, her son, who has CF, had also experienced.

“I spent so many years not wanting to be different but it is that difference now that is empowering me to help others. If I’ve helped one person to feel any hope about their life then I’ve made a difference and that is what I came here today to do, to tell my story and make somebody feel that they want to keep fighting their fight,” Rutherford said.

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Veterans Service Bureau will continue to assist the veteran population by phone according to Freeholder Gerry P. Little.

“While our county buildings are closed to the general public in most instances, we will continue to have staff at the Veterans Service Bureau to answer phone calls effective Tuesday morning,” Little said.

After a State of Emergency was placed, all public buildings are closed to individuals for all non-essential business Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity stated that himself and members of his staff will be taking calls from his Toms River office, but no formal interviews will be allowed.

“Somebody will be here answering the phone but everyone needs to know that all of our

outreach programs have been cancelled,” he said.

The staff will not be at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall or at the Ocean County Southern Service Center in Stafford Township.

Dorrity also said that VA hospitals and Brick, Lyons and East Orange have been cancelling appointments.

“They cancelled two appointments for me personally,” he said. “My advice is if you have an appointment at a VA facility, call first.”

For more information on Veterans Services, call 732-929-2096.

For other county services the public should call the county’s central switchboard at 732-2442121. Also, additional contact information on all county government departments is available on the Ocean County website at co.ocean.nj.us.

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County: Be Wary Of Price Gouging During Coronavirus

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With people fearing that the coronavirus will spread further and stores having shortages on many products, price gouging has become a major concern within the community.

Many stores are reporting having shortages of soap, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, bottled water, cleansers and toilet paper.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning local businesses that price gouging will not be accepted.

“We have zero tolerance for price gouging,” Vicari said. “When the governor declared a state of emergency it included specific safeguards and severe penalties for price gouging.”

Vicari, who is the Chairman of Consumer Affairs for the county, also said that consumers making purchases at stores or online are protected under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. “It is unconscionable that anyone would prey on customers who are simply trying to protect themselves and their loved ones,” he said.

The director of Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Stephen Scaturro said that he and his staff are already watching out for any artificially

inflated prices.

“We’ve got boots on the ground looking for problems and we’re ready to respond to any complaints,” Scaturro said. “As soon as the governor issued his state of emergency, I sent investigators out to make sure stores were complying with the law.”

The state law says that during a time of emergency, merchants can not increase prices by more than 10 percent.

Scaturro and his team said that they already received two complaints of price gouging.

“Someone called to complain that a dollar store was selling bottles of hand sanitizer for $4.99 each.

Our investigator found the store had paid a wholesale price of $3.99 per bottle, so there was no price gouging,” Scaturro said.

The other complaint included the cost of surgical masks at a local retailer and is still under investigation.

According to Vicari, the department is responding to any complaints immediately.

Vicari stated that if any resident feels they have been a victim of price gouging recently, they should call the Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

Local Letter Carriers Join ‘Million Mile Drivers’

OCEAN COUNTY – Point Pleasant Beach Letter Carriers Elaine Coyne, Walter Fehring, Dominick Piscope, Anna DeSanto, Dennis Torode and Tracy Ely joined the thousands of Postal Service employees who have individually driven more than a million, accident-free miles.

Letter Carrier John D’Amato also received a special safety award. All the employees received recognition during a recent ceremony at the Point Pleasant Beach Post Office.

According to the National Safety Council, more than 30,000 Postal Service employees have achieved a distinction most people never approach

in their lifetimes — driving more than a million, accident-free miles. No other business comes close.

The nation’s 31,000 plus Post Offices are linked by nearly 232,000 vehicles — the world’s largest civilian fleet. More than 341,000 letter carriers and truck drivers log more than 1.2 billion miles annually when delivering to America’s 158.6 million addresses.

Since 2005, over 30,000 Postal Service professionals have driven more than a million miles without a single accident. Reaching this pinnacle requires a safe attitude that entails driving 1 million miles or 30 years without a preventable incident.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Cops: Scammers Claiming To Be Doing Coronavirus Surveillance

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Apparently, any issue is ripe for scammers to try to take advantage of people.

In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/ COVID-19, police departments are warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood. These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance” door-to-door.

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Manchester Police put out a warning on their Facebook page and said that it is going on in other communities in New Jersey.

They told residents that if someone comes to your door claiming to represent the CDC that you should not speak with them or let them into your home. Call your local police department instead.

Moorestown police department and Sussex County put out a warning after people in that area posted on social media about the scammers, according to NJ.com.

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

How To Make An Herbal Immune Tea

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There are several herbs that I’d like to talk to you about today because they are known to have some benefits for your immune system. This isn’t to discount Vitamin D or Vitamin C, two vitamins that can support your immune system, but rather to enhance what those nutrients can do.

Herbs can be made into a tea or what’s termed a decoction. I made a video to show you how easy it is to make this at home, provided you have the herbs.

Those can be purchased online, or at health food stores. There is still plenty of bulk herb to buy so hopefully we won’t run out of those! My video is live on youtube. You can search it by the title, Make Your Own Immune Tea Amid Coronavirus Fears.

Here is my recipe for “Im mu ne Tea” and beneath it, you will see the rationale for the inclusion of these precious, effective and safe herbs.

Ingredients for Suzy’s Immune Tea 4 or 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon of Elderberries 1 Tablespoon of Echinacea 1 Tablespoon of Orange Peel 2 Teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 4 to 5 cups of water into a pot, and add the herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer and continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes. You may strain the herbs and put into a glass jar

or pitcher. Shelf life is about 3 days.

Sweeten if desired. Drink 1 cup daily.

Elderberry. Black Elderberries have been used as anti-virals and natural antibiotics against cough, colds and the f lu for centuries. Studies in test tubes and humans prove demonstrable efficacy when it comes to inhibiting the inf luenza virus (and other bacteria).

Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other viruses. It can inhibit “hemagglutinin” and “neuraminidase” which are specific to inf luenza. When echinacea does inhibits these compounds i n side you r cel ls, it cont rols t he spreading and severity of symptoms of inf luenza.

Orange Peel. This is just the rind of an orange, but it’s dried up. It adds Vitamin C which has documentation for its ability to shorten the duration of a cold. It is a strong antioxidant.

Licorice Root. This contains glycyrrhizic acid, a compound that is known to inhibit viral growth (slow it down), as well as directly inactivate certain viral particles. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005 showed that glycyrrhizin could “inhibit SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) replication in vitro.”

I have a longer version of this article that I can email to you if you sign up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Freeholders Object To Potential Toll Increases

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Many residents and commuters are worried as to what to the future holds, as the possibility of toll prices increasing on the Parkway and Turnpike may happen.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said that with the county’s limited transportation options, commuters will be affected the most if there is an increase in tolls.

Although the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners did not discuss the new amount for tolls, the Board of Freeholders passed a resolution protesting any toll increase on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike and asked the state to reconsider this plan.

“Ocean County continues to be a growing county in the state and with this growth we need to move people to and from jobs, medical appointments, and recreational activities just to name a few destinations,” Vicari said. “To do this our residents heavily rely on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.”

If the tolls were to increase, it would give little benefits to Ocean County residents.

Most of the money collected goes to subsidize transportation in northern New Jersey, including rail transit.

“New Jersey has not given Ocean County’s motorists any traveling options,” Vicari said. “This Board has long supported a rail line as a transportation alternative in Ocean County. Yet after years and years of studies, this has not moved forward by

the state.”

Vicari is also urging that there needs to be an Ocean County representative on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners.

“There is currently a seat open on the authority and it should be filled by a representative from Ocean County,” Vicari said. “We have seen in the past, that when someone from the county served on the authority, we have been able to work together to provide needed improvements to our roads and infrastructure. Without a voice, we have taxation without representation.”

The Freeholder Board is also concerned that increasing tolls may impact tourists and visitors.

“Ocean County motorists, based on volume, already pour millions of dollars into the parkway through the toll system,” Vicari said. “Any increase in tolls also will negatively affect the state’s multibillion dollar tourism industry, which is a leading economic engine in Ocean County, providing more than $4.7 billion annually.”

Vicari proposes that the State Legislature should consider a New Jersey income tax deduction for commuters who pay at least $500 in toll costs per year as verified by EZ Pass.

“Instead of asking for more maybe there is something the State can do to help our commuters,” Vicari said. “Clearly most people using the Parkway and Turnpike are doing so to get to and from work. It’s their livelihood and we shouldn’t charge them more for that.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Medical Center Introduces Technology For Diagnosing Heart Disease LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is the fi rst hospital in the region to offer HeartFlow® Fractional Flow Reser ve Computed Tomography (FFR-CT), an advanced, noninvasive technology that enables physicians to determine whether a patient has heart disease. FFR-CT is very low risk and provides accurate information about conditions of the arteries. This new technology is beneficial for patients who may have heart disease and are experiencing symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath.

HeartFlow® technology with FFR-CT calculates how blood is flowing through the coronary arteries and helps physicians identify whether a patient has coronary artery disease before undergoing invasive and possibly unnecessary catheter-based testing. It can also assess whether a specific plaque in a coronary artery is restricting blood flow, helping physicians determine whether a patient would benefit from stents or bypass surgery. HeartFlow® FFR-CT provides an astonishingly sharp, three-dimensional digital image of blood vessels.

“The ability to reduce invasive and potentially unnecessary coronary angiograms with a single comprehensive and noninvasive diagnostic test is an important advancement for patients,” says Frank J.

Vozos, M.D., FACS, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and Chief Executive at MMCSC. “I’m extremely proud that MMCSC is one of the fi rst hospitals in the area to provide this technology to Monmouth and Ocean County residents.”

“We can determine, vessel by vessel, both the extent of an artery’s narrowing and the impact that the narrowing has on blood flow to the heart,” explains Rajesh Mohan, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, Chief Medical Officer who is also an interventional cardiologist. “This cutting-edge technology uses sophisticated software that combines blood flow with the anatomy of the heart to determine the significance of blockages, if any, with great accuracy and helps doctors determine what types of interventions, are necessary. Most importantly, the introduction of this new technology will combine human intelligence and artificial intelligence to help the vast majority of patients avoid unnecessary invasive testing,” says Dr. Mohan In addition to helping physicians’ direct patients to the most appropriate care, HeartFlow®FFR-CT technology also provides a better patient experience and reduces costs associated with unnecessary testing.

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Seniors Alerted Of Social Security Scam

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A new Social Security Scam has been traveling around the area and has been targeting senior citizens.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman to Senior Services, announced that all senior citizens should be aware of this potential scam where someone is imposing as a Social Security Administration (SSA) Employee.

“With Ocean County being home to more than 173,000 seniors, it is important to make sure residents are aware of scams so that they can protect themselves,” said Vicari.

“I encourage citizens to be cautious when providing information such as your Social Security number or bank information to unknown persons over the phone or the internet.”

There have been multiple reports of phone calls from someone portraying as an SSA employee. The caller will say that the vic-

tim’s cost of living has increased and will entice the victim to give personal information over the phone such as their name, date of birth, Social Security Number and parent’s names. With this information, the caller will contact the SSA and can request changes.

If you attain any type of skeptical call about someone claiming to be from the SSA, you should report it to the SSA, officials said.

“When handing out personal information, residents should make sure they are certain as to who is receiving the information,” Vicari said. “You must be very confident that the source is the correct business person and that your information is secure.”

For more information, residents can contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091 or the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Room For Rent - Adult Community Toms River. Furnished kitchen privileges. All Utilities included. $500 monmth. Call 732-779-7432.

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La Gondola Ristorante & Pizzeria - in Lakehurst is seeking ft/pt waiters or waitresses. Come into our pizzeria for more information. (15)

For Rent 55 plus Holiday City@ Berkeley - Sarasota 2 Bed 1 bath, completely painted, new carpet, new windows, central air, garage, patio, corner lot. $1,375. No smoking, No references-no show. 862-262-7232. (15)

PT or F/T Electro Mechanical Technician - to work w/Ink Jet Coders, Printers & Conveyors in Lakewood.

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Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew.

General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus.

Drivers license for laborers is a must.

We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13)

For Rent

Real Estate Leisure Village West - Model Wheaton. 2 Bds, garage, patio, screened porch, 1 bath. $129,000.

732-850-1555.

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Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13)

Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale.

Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373.

(15) Baby Grand Piano - $1,800 or best offer, Forked River, NJ. 609693-9578 leave message.

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Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (16) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must.

Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011.

(13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train.

Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307.

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

(13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com 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) Receptionist Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Laundry Assistant Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

(19) A Great Cleaning Service - Homes Offices Rentals. Thorough, reliable honest, with excellent references.

Senior Discounts. Free Estimates.

Call 732-948-4730, Barbara.

(15) Looking For Live-in Job - To care for the elderly. 25 years experience. Good references. Call Maria 347-664-0959.

(14) House Painting - Interior only.

Wa l l p a p e r r e m o v a l , k i t c h e n cabinet painting. Nice job. Not a cheap job. Licensed and insured, 732-929-4399.

(14) 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) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (24) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail.

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SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler.

MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL. (17)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) At Home Companion - Dementia and Hospice Experienced, Cooking, Shopping, Transportation. Enjoy Peace of Mind!

732-278-3770 JoAnn. (14)

Services

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Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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)

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Across 1 Working stiff 5 Brief timetable 9 Racing venue near Windsor Castle 14 “Beetle Bailey” dog 15 Greet from a distance 16 Waste not 17 Inch or foot 18 Actor Bana of “Closed Circuit” 19 Singer Haggard 20 *Shake off one’s daydreams 23 Towel holder 24 Strokes on greens 25 Rap fan 27 Little child, in Cannes 30 Decanter relatives 33 Richly adorn 34 “Born Free” lioness 37 Carne __: Mexican dish 38 Old AT&T rival 39 *Cause of chubby cheeks, perhaps 41 Perp’s prey, in copspeak 42 French floor 44 Like the lama, but not the llama, in a Nash poem 45 Foot warmer 46 Switches for mood lighting 48 Boardroom illustrations 50 Farmland measure 51 Tawdry 53 Trojan __ 55 Leave hurriedly ... and, literally, what the first words of the answers to starred clues can do

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Inside The Law UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

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

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Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

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

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

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protec-

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tion (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

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

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

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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HPV Vaccination Can Help Prevent Cancer

NEPTUNE - Many viruses cause a host of symptoms and conditions, including colds and the flu. Most people are able to overcome viral infections in a couple days to a couple weeks but there are other viruses like human papillomavirus (HPV), a very common sexually transmitted disease, that can cause long-term health problems including cancer.

“HPV is probably the most common sexually transmitted disease which a lot of people don’t know about,” Dr. Tracy Proverbs-Singh said.

Singh, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. “It can remain latent in the body for a lifetime.” Most sexually active people have been exposed to HPV and many times it’s harmless and goes away on its own.

The cancer most commonly associated with HPV is cervical cancer, but it can also lead to vulvar and vaginal, anal, penile and oral cancers. “Ninety percent of cervix cancers are found to have HPV in their DNA,” said Dr. Karim ElSahwi, attending gynecologic oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Gynecologists use a Pap test to screen for the presence of HPV in the cervix. They may find cervical cancer early, when it’s most easily treated, or even when it’s at a

pre-cancerous stage. About 90 percent of anal cancer is also caused by HPV. You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus.

Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV and develop symptoms years after having sex with someone who is infected. Using condoms every time during sexual intercourse can help reduce the risk. However, condoms are not as effective against HPV as they are against other STDs like chlamydia and HIV. HPV vaccination can provide protection against the most common types of HPV which cause cancer and genital warts. The vaccine is less effective once sexually active, because people probably have come in contact with HPV already. For this reason, the vaccine is recommended for children age 11-12, giving them protection before being exposed to the viruses. “Getting the vaccine and preventing the infection decreases the risk of cancer dramatically, because over 90 percent of the strains that could cause cancer are represented,” Dr. Proverbs-Singh said.

Normally, people will not experience any symptoms of HPV infection until it has already caused a health problem. Consequently, it is important for people to have regular checkups with their physician to find abnormal changes in their health before it turns into something more serious.

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State Parks Hosts Ocean Fun Days OCEAN COUNTY – A weekend full of free eco-friendly fun the whole family can enjoy. Ocean Fun Days will be taking place on May 16 at Island Beach State Park and May 17 at Sandy Hook.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rain or shine. Free admission and free parking Over 50 exhibitors participate, offering

a diverse array of educational displays, nature tours, and interactive programs focused on coastal stewardship and energy conservation.

Activities at both locations include seining, coastal crafts, an energy scavenger hunt, crab races, youth fishing clinics, face painting, live animal touch tanks, games, and exciting giveaways.

BUSINESS OWNERS THAT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN PLEASE EMAIL DSIROTA@BRICKTOWNSHIP.NET 502 Baking Company 9 Round Fitness Kickboxing Added Touch Florist Affordable Automotive Service Center Akasha Holistic Health & Wellness All Pro Carpet Care Amara Dental Amtek HVAC Azzurro Italian Restaurante & Pizzeria Baywood Pharmacy Blaine’s Jewelry Box Brick Flower Market Brick Industries Inc. Brick Tile And Stone Bubbakoos Burrito’s Buffalo Wild Wings Cedar Bridge Dental Associates Cloud 9 Donuts Cold Stone Creamery Custom Request (Computer Services)

DeFelice Auto Sales & Repair Dennis’ Service Center D Fitness Studio D & M Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning Co. Dash Mechanical Heating & AC Delicious Gourmet Market DeSanto Electric Doggie Styles Dura-Plex, Inc. Elite Smoke Shop Flowers on Route 88 Furry Friends Mobile Vet G & W Construction Group Great Clips Herbertsville Car Wash IHOP Of Brick Il Boccone Italian Restaurant Jersey Shore Marina & Boat Sales Joe’s Service Center Joe’s Towing Auto Pit Crew Lube

Junbi Taekwondo Shore Kickboxing Kumon-Math/Reading Center Shore Points Driving School La La’s Gourmet Cookies Sport Clips Leonard Perry Motors Strictly Electric, Inc. Mantoloking Collision Sweet Green Food Market Mantoloking Road Ale House The Tile Lounge Metro by T-Mobile TreeMasters Monmouth Computer Associates, LLC Teddy’s Auto Saloon My Tax Fella Urban Coal House Pizza & Bar Neil Slattery Plumb, Heating, Cooling Villa Vittoria Nor’easter Painting, Staining & PowerWashing Wellington Martial Arts Academy Ocean Fitness Equipment Phily’s Cuts Salon & Barbershop Pine Belt Auto Group VISIT: Pinot’s Palette www.propertytaxcard.com Playa Bowls /buyinbrick or call Right at Home In Home Care River Rock Liquors 732-451-4007 to get your FREE River Rock Restaurant & Marina BUY in BRICK card & save on School Of Rock your PROPERTY TAX BILL!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 21 - mar 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you feel loved and admired, you are more creative and willing to show off your talents. In the upcoming week your imagination can soar, and you might have ideas worthy of writing down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, you might be one of the movers and the shakers, but take care you don’t shake too much and cause resentment with a loved one or business associate. Focus on following the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tell them what they want to hear, and they will think better of you. You can develop insights into how things can be improved without foisting problems on people who may not be willing to make changes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might think you are being asked to perform jobs that are above your pay grade in the week ahead. At the same time, your money may seem to go in and out of your bank account much too quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be loving and thoughtful this week, but people in your life could be focused on different issues. Acknowledge the fact that loved ones can make changes while still honoring their promises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the upcoming week, you could create a financial conundrum if you exaggerate your assets.

You might dream of having something bigger or better and be tempted to promise more than you can fulfill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your artistic vision could be a powerful factor in your choices as this week unfolds. You may choose to capitalize on your ability to present a positive image to the world as well as loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A partner could push back if you attempt to effect changes. Even if the two of you are loyal and faithful to one another, there could be a debate about business, finances or career choices.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Changes in the pecking order can alter your work environment in the week ahead. Use your excellent people skills to smooth out potential difficulties during transitions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can take the most ethical approach to a job, yet someone with a different interpretation of the rules could take a shortcut and get there before you. Do your homework on sales pitches in the week to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): No one else can dictate how you choose to live your life. However, you might make decisions to please a loved one. You might resist changes to your family routines because they are inconvenient.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Communicative Mercury enters your sign in the week ahead, so you could be more interested in messages and discussions. An impulsive purchase might bring you a great deal of delight and satisfaction.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat

By Wolfgang Puck I know fans of frozen desserts that will go out in a snowstorm for a scoop of their favorite flavor. If you love ice cream, you’ll eat it no matter what the weather is like. So, even though summer is still months away, it’s ice cream season now (and always).

The same doesn’t always go for ice cream flavors based on fruit. Sure, you can go into the supermarket or a big-chain ice cream shop and get strawberry or cherry ice cream any time of year, even though those flavors depend on late-spring or early-summer fruit. But, for the best homemade fruit-flavored ice cream, I prefer to use fresh, in-season produce.

One particular fruit, though, is reliable virtually any time of year: the banana. Grown in the humid tropics, bananas are always in season and almost never disappoint you; unless, that is, all you can find are green bananas, which will still ripen to brown-speckled yellow skins within three to four days.

I love to use bananas to make ice cream, because the fruit itself has a smooth, creamy consistency already very much like that of the frozen dessert itself. And they become so sweet when fully ripened that you need to add very little sugar to sweeten the ice cream mixture itself. In fact, the bananas even benefit from a hint of sour tanginess from a generous dollop of sour cream to balance out the fruit’s sugars To get the fullest, sweetest banana flavor in the recipe for my banana sour cream ice cream, you must make absolutely certain that you use very ripe bananas; so ripe, in fact, that their skins are uniformly brown, with barely a hint of yellow. Start by buying the ripest-looking bananas you can find in the market. To speed up ripening, detach those you plan to use from whatever bunch you’ve purchased, and put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. The bag will contain the ethylene gas bananas naturally emit as they ripen, speeding up the process. You can even boost the process by adding to the bag an apple or a tomato, both of which also give off ethylene.

In addition to the sour cream in my recipe, I also enhance the banana flavor by including touches of two other compatible flavors: mellow honey and earthy, slightly astringent walnut extract. The result is a surprisingly complex-tasting yet still mild, even soothing treat.

What could be better? Add to each serving a generous drizzle of my simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. The result is like having a fantastic chocolate-covered frozen banana in a bowl!

BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk

2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar.

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat.

While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl. Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve.

In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the cream-yolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the cream-yolk mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce.

SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over.

Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl.

Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally.

Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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