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─Photo courtesy Barnegat Schools Russell O. Brackman Middle School Principal Shannon Smith wrote and recorded a message of hope for staff, students and residents as part of a video that spoofed the intro theme of the 1990s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

By Bob Vosseller BARNEGAT – Now, this is a story all about how a song got flipped - turned upside down.

She wrote a song, put it on the net and that’s how she became the fresh principal of Barnegat.

Russell O. Brackman Middle School Principal Shannon Smith is

a big fan of actor/musican Will Smith and decided to bring some creativity to her school with a little inspiration from her favorite celebrity.

“With so many students adjusting to virtual learning, Smith, along with help from school staff brought some virtual fun in

the form of a music video that modified the theme of the more wellknown Smith’s classic situation comedy of the 1990s.

Will Smith more or less played himself in the NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince of BelAir” which ran from 1990 to 1996. As the show’s popular theme

song explains, fictional Will’s mom sends him away from his rough Philadelphia neighborhood to live with wealthy Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian in Bel-Air. The performer often had fun at the expense of his stuck-up cousins Carlton and Hilary.

Principal Smith knew (Hope - See Page 4)

National Guard Activated To Fight Virus

By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MDL – Over the years, Christopher Langill, 22, Hazlet, has attended many concerts at the PNC Center in Holmdel; now he is directing traffic at the center as part of his duties related to COVID-19 response.

Langill, a senior airman of the 108th Wing,

of the New Jersey National Guard, Joint Base - McGuire AFB is one of 200 Guard members who are part of the state National Guard activation working to assist with duties associated with the pandemic.

Gov. Phil Mur phy called for the activation of New Jersey’s National Guard last month in

an effort to fight the further spread of the coronavirus. The National Guard is a reserve military force that state governors often call upon during times of crisis and emergency situations.

Mu r phy said t he Guard was activated to assist “our efforts in any way necessary.”

H i s a n nou nc e me nt came at a time when he also outlined new restrictions concerning business closures, curfews and the banning of social gatherings.

“Most likely missions will include logistics, transportation, traffic control, security and using engineers to bring older medical

facilities back online,” said Brig. Gen. Jemal Beale, who heads the state’s National Guard.

Langill enlisted in the National Guard two and a half years ago but this marked his first activation mission which began on March 19.

“Our main mission is entry control, directing (Virus - See Page 9)

April 4, 2020

County Parks Closed Until Further Notice

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – In an attempt to slow the progression of COVID-19, all county parks and natural lands will be closed until further notice.

“With President Trump extending the social distancing mandate for the country until the end of April and with New Jersey Gov. Murphy strongly emphasizing that social distancing and staying home is not just a suggestion but a mandate for New Jersey, along with our health experts, it’s important we take this step to further protect our citizens from the spread of the coronavirus,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust. “We have to take this seriously.”

Before the county-wide mandate, the Mantoloking Bridge County Park and Fishing (Parks - See Page 12)

County Decontaminating Emergency Vehicles

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A decontamination site for emergency vehicles has been established off the Garden State Parkway in Berkeley Township, officials said.

The site, created as part of a partnership between the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the Ocean County Police Chiefs Association, has already serviced hundreds of vehicles, said Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

“The site is set up for any police, fire or first aid vehicle in the county, especially those that have transported someone suspected of having the coronavirus,” he said.

He noted that people have been thinking that it’s a testing site for COVID-19, and have to be turned away. The COVID-19 site is open at Ocean County College.

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Continued From Page 1 her staff and students had a little bit of anxiety about the week to come and the implementation of the homebound instruction. “I have three daughters of my own and I was up until 1 a.m. and decided I’d do a music video, a rap that would be positive. I knew parents would remember Fresh Prince of Bel-Air even if our students wouldn’t.”

Smith said by 1:58 a.m. on March 15, she had completed the lyrics and she then e-mailed them off at 2 a.m. to Erich Wald the school’s chorus teacher for review.

She knew that the next day, a staff meeting would be held to prepare students for their new online learning adventure. “All my teachers were so stressed out about this so I said we’re going to do a video.” Smith recorded the song singing the lyrics to perfectly match up with the theme music to provide her message of hope adding a little fun to the current, ongoing situation of home education.

Wald said Smith used his class recording studio and “really rocked it. The staff didn’t know exactly what she was videoing in the auditorium that was filled with 75 of us but they knew she was doing something fun.

Wald provided her the audio dub and Smith edited the video herself and the result is now history.

“We’ve had more than 37,000 views on YouTube and were featured on Channel 6 ABC News. It’s been fantastic,” Smith said.

The principal commented that she felt

there was a need to lighten the mood and let her students know their teachers are there to help them adjust to this new method of learning and to cope with facets of their home confinement due to the COVID-19 restrictions to halt the spreading of the virus.

“I loved ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and have always been a Will Smith fan! It would be pretty awesome if he saw this video. Maybe we can do a little remix at Brackman’s next pep rally,” she said.

Smith’s husband is a high school teacher and they have three daughters, ages 7, 4 and 1 ½.

“This way of teaching and learning is a first for us. Many of our teachers utilize Google classroom in their everyday instruction, however I have been blown away by how amazing our staff and students have been... across the district our staff immediately mobilized and worked together to provide the very best possible virtual experience for our students,” Smith said. “Each day, based on the feedback we have received from students, parents, and teachers, we are continually improving the experience. As always, communication and partnering with the community is essential in the success of our virtual learning endeavor.”

“Nothing will replace the face-to-face interactions, the sounds of our students in our classrooms and hallways, but in true Barnegat fashion we are one resilient family. After all - That is the Bulldog Way,” Smith said noting the school’s mascot.

Wald said that teaching music online presents a bit of a challenge. “The first few days

was a learning curve. On April 7 we were to have a concert which no doubt we will not be doing. We were in the middle of doing the stage blocking and our art department was working with us. Now we are working on creating a virtual concert taking sound recordings from students.”

Band Director Dan McGrath said, “We have a Google Classroom set up for each of our Band and Chorus Programs, just like every core subject in our building. During our ‘virtual school day,’ we make ourselves available in case our students have any questions or concerns performing their concert music on their own. I’ve personally made an effort to also bring band supplies and copies of music to families’ houses in case their child left anything in school with the buildings being closed.”

Smith noted that “our play, band and chorus concerts have all been postponed as well as Project Aware. Our students and staff have worked so hard preparing for these upcoming events. My heart breaks for them. Whenever school resumes, we are going to work very hard at making these events happen for our students.”

Superintendent Brian Latwis said, “Shannon has tremendous energy and passion.

Her upbeat personality really sets the tone for her building. When I first saw the video, I was not surprised - although that may have been new to everyone who is watching the video, it was fairly typical from such a talented and caring member of our team.”

The video can be viewed at YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ejQZ_1pM73c and onTwitter: MrsSmithROBMS.

─Photo courtesy Barnegat Schools Barnegat Russell O. Brackman Middle School chorus teacher Erich Wald does some audio work for the school’s video which has become very popular viewing since it debuted on YouTube.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURE L ETTER The Remote Learning Curve The emergent nature of the way the COVID-19 cr isis u nfolded has found educators nationwide shifting from their traditional teaching duties to a remote learning model in the space of a few short but chaotic days.

As we work to ensure the continued delivery of quality instruction to our students, we are also balancing our personal responsibilities outside of our jobs. In addition to my position as a high school math teacher, I am also the local president of a 550-member, wall-to-wall local education association, and it goes without saying that local associations have been at the forefront of work i ng w it h d ist r ict administration to navigate t hese u ncha r ted waters and the needs of all members.

In addition to my wife and I providing remote instruction in Financial Algebra, Algebra II, AP Literat ure, English II, and Tomorrow’s Teachers (an NJEA sponsored program), we are also assisting our own child r e n , a n 11t h g r a d e athlete and AP student grappling with the cancellation of her season and amended AP testing, and a 6th grade special needs st udent with an extensive IEP. Fortunately, as experienced educators, we are able to assist them in their studies. However, I am empathetic to the needs of the many parents and guardians who are not educators and are now tasked with doing in-class support duties.

Some of our early takeaways are as follows: First, remote instruction is, in most cases, more work than in-class i n s t r u c t io n . I a m r e -

minded of a now-retired teacher, coach, mentor, and colleague, Mr. Savitsky, who always came to work because he said it wa s ha rde r t o pre pare sub lessons than to come to work and deliver lessons. With remote learning, although I am communicating with my students, they are doing the work mostly on their own.

Like so many other educators and support staff, I miss the in-person interaction, the para-linguistics, the non-verbal cues, and the peer-topeer group dynamic, all of which are vital to the learning process.

Se c ond , re mot e i nstruction is a great stopgap measure so that students continue to receive quality instruction during this pandemic. It is not, however, in any way a replacement for a traditional classroom setting.

Third, a lot of good will come out of this in the way of adding valuable skills and tools to our collective teaching reper toires. Our local association professional development chai r, Jennifer Ansbach, has been absolutely instrumental in gathering and shar ing resources to assist our members, and it has been so moving to see colleagues working together to assist each other in getting quickly up to speed.

For the most part, we a re bu ild i ng t he sh ip while sailing it, and, as we always do, we are getting it done.

Dan Staples Business Math Teacher, Manchester Township High School President, Manchester Township Education Association

Letters To The Editor Post Office Workers Deal With Sick Customers I work at the US Post Office and have a major problem with my customers. They apparently feel the need to come out to not only express their feelings on our current situation while having their letter date stamped but to also mail banana bread or coloring books to their family members.

Those are not essential items! So grandma is mailing banana bread to little Suzie in MD and I have to handle her transaction. I comply with a smile, hoping that she has not been exposed (my youngest has been diagnosed with a very serious illness)!

Our NJ “stay at home order” has been in effect and yet my customers have still been able to come and cough and sneeze on myself and my co-workers on a regular basis and telling us how sick they and their families are. This is absolute crud!

My local union says that we have no right to deem what is essential mail and that if I don’t like it then I can take leave. I have been given the option to wear gloves while working but I handle stickers all day, so that doesn’t work.

I was also given the option to wear a mask but my elderly customers can’t

Letters To ofThe Editor hear me well. Governor Chapter 60 of the Na- mal “by Easter.” Very few Murphy put into place a “stay at home policy unless obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical help, or for reporting to work.”

When the heck did mail banana bread or maybe popcorn seasoning become essential? My counter to the public is only 2.5 ft away from them, so where is my 6 ft. person-to-person contact? Who here will stand up to save my child before I quit after serving 15 years at the US Post Office?

The identity of this letter writer was confirmed.

Identif ying information has been withheld to protect their employment.

IRS Should Allow Working From Home I am writing as a representative of the 850 frontline employees who work for the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey most of whom are worried about their personal health and safety and that of their co-workers and families.

Despite government orders to telework, practice social distancing, and in some cases, shelter at home, huge numbers of IRS employees are still required to come to work in crowded office facilities.

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tional Treasury Employees Union, I am urging the IRS to temporarily close those facilities still holding 50 or more IRS employees.

This would allow those facilities to undergo a thorough cleaning and give employees the administrative leave they need to protect themselves, care for their families and follow the guidance of local, state and federal public health officials to stop congregating in groups.

IRS employees remain dedicated to their agency mission, especially during this tax filing season, and they look forward to returning to normal operations as soon as possible to fi nish processing returns, issuing refunds and collecting the revenue our country needs during this crisis and beyond.

There is no tax issue that is worth endangering the health of any IRS employee or taxpayer.

John Kelshaw President, NTEU Chapter 60 (Residing in Beachwood)

Listen To Doctors, Not Trump In this time of crisis, why did the federal government spend millions of dollars to mail “President Trump’s Coronavirus Guidelines for A mer ica” to ever y home in the nation?

Because Tr u mp used the fi nancially challenged Postal Service to aid his d w i n d l i n g r e - ele c t io n chances!

In reality, Trump’s words of non-wisdom have been all over the place - from “hoax” to back to nor-

Americans give him any credibility any more.

The guidelines on the post card are the Centers for Disease Control’s.

That agency is comprised of medical and scientific experts whom Trump has been ignoring, contradicting and trying to override.

The guidelines should be followed simply because they are, i n fact, NOT Trump’s guidelines.

I just wish the millions of dollars he spent on blatant self-promotion had been spent on alleviating the crisis he has exacerbated instead.

Paul Turner Toms River

Be Wary Be wary of the Trump Derangement Syndrome. At times it seems, not accurate, but reasonable.

The complaint against Rep. Chris Smith is a tirade against President Trump by the author of the article “Smith’s Legacy...” in the March 7, issue. The only accurate statement is in the last paragraph: “We need to know more about Ukraine.”

Yes, Biden’s questionable involvement in Ukraine needs to be investigated.

And so, this motivates VP “O’Biden/Bama,” as he recently mistakenly referred to himself and President Obama, to run for the Presidency.

If Biden gets elected, he will be protected from exposure. Besides, Rep. Chris Smith is in the top three with successfully enacted legislation in the House of Representatives.

Marie Pellicano Manchester

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

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Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. −Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a bipartisan bill to address the ongoing public health and economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Congressman’s remarks are in the transcript below: “I wanted to just start by wishing you and your family security and safety through this crisis. I’ve heard from so many of you who have called and

emailed to me telling me about your concerns about the health of you or a loved one.

“I’ve heard from so many small business owners about the struggles you’re having, about whether or not you’re going to have to shut your business down, potentially forever. And concerns from workers who don’t know if they’ll be able to pay their next bills as they’ve been either laid off or not been able to go to work.

“These are real problems that we’re facing, and it’s so critically important that we in the government and

Congress respond with the urgency that you need and deserve…passing this $2 trillion stimulus relief package is aimed at doing so, which is why I supported it.

“It’s about making sure that we can chart a course forward for our small businesses to get the grants and the loans that are going to help you weather this, not just today, but for the coming weeks and months. This is about the workers who have been laid off, for you to get the unemployment insurance and support that you’re going to need and deserve to be able to go forward and pay your bills and be able to keep at this and be able to support your family.

“For those that are sick or for our communities who are worried about this virus, this is how we invest in slowing the spread of this virus and investing in our

health infrastructure. These are the types of things that this bill moves forward on, which is why I support it, and why it is that we need to urgently see this taken into action.

“I continue to stand by for anything you need help on, and if I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach on out. I’ll be standing with you, side by side, throughout this crisis.”

The CARES Act includes: • A $150 Billion State and Local Coronavirus Relief Fund: Creates a $150 billion State and Local Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide states and localities additional resources to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. It is estimated that New Jersey will receive approximately $ 3.44 billion in desperately needed funds to benefit our state’s residents. $260 Billion in Dramati-

cally Expanded Unemployment Benefits: Includes numerous provisions to improve unemployment benefits including providing an additional $600 per week for the next four months, providing an additional 13 weeks of federally funded benefits, and expanding eligibility to include workers in the gig economy and self-employed workers.

• Immediate Direct Cash Payments to Lower and Middle-Income Americans: Provides for immediate, direct cash payments to lower-and middle-income Americans of $1,200 for each adult and $500 for each child, beginning to phase out at an annual income of $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a household. These payments will provide individuals with the cash they need right now to survive with much

of the economy currently shut down.

• More Than $375 Billion in Small Business Relief: Provides more than $375 billion in small business relief, including $349 billion for forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees and keep them on the payroll; $17 billion for debt relief for current and new SBA borrowers; and $10 billion in immediate disaster grants.

• Approximately $200 Billion for Our Hospitals, Health Care Workers, and Health Research: Provides an investment of about $200 billion in our hospitals, health systems, and health research, including expanding funding for the personal protective equipment desperately needed by our health care workers, including ventilators, n95 masks, gowns, gloves, etc.

Murphy: Mortgage Payment Relief Offered For Those Hardest Hit

TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Murphy announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19.

“Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no fault of their own as a result of the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19,” said Gover nor Mur phy.

“With this initiative, we can ensure that no one loses their home during this public health crisis. I commend our private sector partners for doing their part to reduce financial uncertainty for New Jersey families.”

Building on a similar initiative in California, Governor Murphy secured support from Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, in addition to over 40 other federal and state-chartered banks, credit unions, and ser-

vicers to protect New Jersey homeowners. More financial institutions are expected to sign on in the coming days.

The New Jersey Bankers Association, CrossState Credit Union Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey have endorsed this initiative and are encouraging all their members to adopt these policies.

Under Governor Murphy’s proposal, New Jerseyans who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19 may be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial institution: 90-Day Grace Period for Mortgage Payments Financial institutions will offer, consistent with applicable guidelines, mortgage payment forbearances of up to 90 days to borrowers economically impacted by COVID-19 No Negative Credit Impacts Resulting from Relief Financial institutions will not report derogatory tradelines (e.g., late payments) to credit reporting agencies, consistent with applicable guidelines,

for borrowers taking advantage of COVID-19-related relief Moratorium on Initiating Foreclosure Sales or Evictions For at least 60 days, financial institutions will not initiate foreclosure sales or evictions, consistent with applicable guidelines For at least 90 days, financial institutions will waive or refund at least the following for customers who have requested assistance Please note that financial institutions and their servicers are experiencing high volumes of inquiries and may recommend using online services when available for the quickest service. Loans held by a financial institution may be serviced by another company.

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 106, which imposed a moratorium on removing individuals from their homes pursuant to an eviction or foreclosure proceeding while the Order is in effect. Tenants cannot be asked to leave their homes for

nonpayment of rent during this time.

Governor Murphy also announced that the Department of Community Affairs received an additional $13

million in federal funds as part of its annual renewal for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

These funds, based on the increased utilization New

Jersey achieved in the program last year, are critical to helping current voucher tenants maintain their housing stability during the coming year.

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“We’re prepared for this,” Langill said regarding not only the duties that he and his Guard members are performing but with dealing with some of the cold days outside that they experienced early on in their assignment.

Langill said the flow of people coming in for testing has varied each day. He added that he was happy to put his training into action and be part of a unique experience.

“It really is an awesome experience to be able to serve during a pandemic. The mission of the guard is to respond in emergency situations and this is unprecedented,” Langill said.

Langill normally works as a substitute history teacher so he was impacted by the closure of schools. “I’m hoping to be a full-time teacher in Newark after my planned deployment.”

His father is a retired state police officer and his mother is a nurse. “I’ve received tremendous support from my parents,” Langill said adding that they both un-

derstand the importance of what he is doing in assisting with COVID-19 testing.

The PNC Center is one of several sites overseen by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Langill is one of 22 New Jersey Air National Guardsmen of the 108th Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst that were put into action according to New Jersey National Guard spokesman Kryn Westhoven of the NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs which oversees the NJ National Guard.

Westhoven noted that those who are taking part in the state activation were part of a pool of volunteers and those at the PNC Art Center were staying at a facility in Sea Girt.

“They are among the 190 citizen soldiers and airmen on State Active Duty,” Westhoven said. Westhoven added that many are from military facilities in Paramus, Teaneck and installations in the northern part of the state.

Westhoven clarified that, “this is not a mobilization. That would require a federal order. This is a state activation making those who are here volunteering as parttime state employees during this time.”

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OCC Donated All Perishable Food On Campus To The B.E.A.T. Center TOMS RIVER – With the move to online instruction and remote business practices due to COVID-19, Ocean County College directed its food service provider to gather all perishable foods on campus for delivery, by OCC Foundation volunteers, to The B.E.A.T. Center of Ocean County.

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LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is the first hospital in the region to offer HeartFlow Fractional Flow Reserve 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,” Dr. Frank J. Vozos, who serves as executive vice president,

RWJBarnabas Health and chief executive at MMCSC said.

Dr. Vozos said, “I’m extremely proud that MMCSC is one of the first hospitals in the area to provide this technology to Monmouth and Ocean County residents.”

Dr. Rajesh Mohan, MMCSC chief medical officer and interventional cardiologist said, “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.”

“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,” Dr. Mohan said.

The doctor added that “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.”

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.

For more information on HeartFlow FFR-CT technology, visit rwjbh.org/ monmouthsouth.

Due to restrictions placed on gatherings of large groups because of COVID-19, events might be postponed. Please reach out to the organizer of the events to determine if it is still being held.

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JERSEY SHORE- The Recreational Fishing Alliance has been active in support of recreational fishermen and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic on both the local and national political stage. As government reacts to reduce the spread of the virus through emergency regulatory actions, many questions arise as to what constitutes an “essential” business and what outdoor activities are permitted under emergency management orders.

Executive Order 107 issued by Governor Murphy of New Jersey on March 21 orders citizens of the state to remain in their places of residence until further notice and the closure of brick-and-mortar premises of non-essential businesses. It does not discourage citizens from participating in outdoor activities but does encourage the practice of “social distancing” when in public. The RFA strongly believes that recreational fishing is not only an approved outdoor activity, but also one that provides citizens the opportunity to obtain sustenance, yet questions remain about how the order is to be interpreted and the status of businesses that support recreational fishing.

The RFA has been in contact with Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police who also services as the State Director of Emergency Management, seeking a waiver for recreational fishing related businesses from closers. Those businesses include tackle shops, bait dealers, and party and charter boats. In their March 23, 2020 letter to Colonel Callahan, RFA sites specific wording in the Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act’s (MSA) definition of recreational fishing to make the case that businesses serving recreational fishermen should be classified as “essential,” and allow for those catering to legal, sustainable harvest of seafood for personal consumption continue to operate within certain recent guidelines including limiting staff on site to the minimal number to ensure that operations can continue.

In these critical times the recreational

fishing industry in all coastal states is facing dramatic losses. In New Jersey alone, recreational fishing is a crucial component of the economy supporting over 8,500 jobs and generating over $1.4 billion in annual sales. Tackle shops are being forced to close, charter and party boats are be forced to cancel trips and all the supporting businesses that supply these operations with fuel, bait, tackle and other products are being adversely impacted. Some will not be able to sustain the financial damage being done and others face a long, difficult road back to solvency.

The RFA has been in contact with Governor Murphy’s office and with the Department of Commerce regarding the recreational fishing industry’s ability to access “Fishery Disaster Funds” that are being made available to commercial fishing businesses. In a letter to the Governor dated March 25, 2020, we have requested the Governor submit a letter to Secretary Wilbur Ross at the DOC requesting that he declare New Jersey’s recreational fishing industry a federal fishery disaster as outlined in the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16. U.S.C. Section 4107. If granted, this would make those businesses eligible for emergency assistance from the Economic Development Administration. This is the first step in obtaining relief for affected businesses within the State and RFA will encourage other coastal state administrations to seek similar relief for recreational fishing businesses in their jurisdictions.

The RFA is also working with the appropriate Federal authorities on creating a stimulus package for the recreational fishing industry. More will be announced on this in the coming days.

As the COVID-19 saga unfolds, the RFA will remain steadfast in its support of recreational fishing and the industry and will continue to act as a watchdog while encouraging government to support anglers and businesses that provide goods and services to them.

Frances Foundation Cancels Casino Night Event OCEAN COUNTY – Unfortunately, the coronavirus health crisis is impacting everyone in many ways. Regardless of what is being stated by politicians, health experts at the CDC have issued strong advice to refrain from attending “large gatherings.” The CDC has also issued statements that this situation is going to get worse before it gets better.

In view of the foregoing, there is no other reasonable option other than to postpone the May 9 Casino Night. Apologizes for any inconvenience; but it would be irresponsible to risk the health of supporters by going forward with this event. Safety and good health have to be the number one priority.

The good news is that a new date for our

Casino Night with the Ocean Place Resort and our vendors id being discussed. This opportunity can make Casino Night even more spectacular and amazing.

For supporters who have already purchased tickets, they will work on giving you a credit toward the new date or a refund.

The annual FF picnic and softball tournament will be held on July 25. More details coming soon.

Also mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Gala on October 17.

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Continued From Page 1 Pier on Mantoloking Road in Brick were closed because too many people were using it at once. Normally, it’s good for a lot of people to use a park. But in today’s climate, it made it impossible to stay six feet away from others.

“We had started to close some parks to the public…in an effort to curtail large gatherings and because of a lack of social distancing,” Haines said. “Because the power of social distancing cannot be stressed enough we are taking this next step and shutting down all of our parks and

County:

Continued From Page 1 “This site is only to disinfect emergency vehicles,” he stressed.

Emergency responders are invited to visit the site, which is open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 2-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There is no appointment needed. It is located off Exit 77.

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – In attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19, a ban on short term rentals and other polices have gone into effect.

natural land sites to the public.”

Ocean County had already shut down its two golf courses, public playgrounds, playing fields, and nature centers to the public.

“With more than 4,000 acres of county parkland and 30,000 acres of natural lands, we cannot police everyone who does not want to change their behavior during this very turbulent time,” Haines said. “Closing down our open spaces will, I hope, result in people staying home unless they are essential workers or need to get to a food store, drug store or health care provider.”

“We have to break the back of this virus and we have to reduce the curve,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph

H. Vicari. “I’m asking all of our citizens to please listen to the President, listen to the Governor, listen to the health experts and just stay home at this time.

“I know this is difficult, we are social creatures, and there are also many essential workers that still need to get to work,” Vicari said. “And for the most part, people are doing what they are being asked to do, but until we get this virus under control, please, unless you are essential to your job, stay home. Your actions don’t affect just you, they affect your family, they affect our health care workers, they affect our emergency responders, they affect the workers at our grocery stores.”

The number of positive cases increases daily in Ocean County, and several deaths have already been reported.

“With a steady increase in cases in Ocean County, we need to keep people out of areas where they can congregate,” Haines said. “If we all do our part we can help all 600,000 residents of Ocean County get through this outbreak safely.”

Signs will be posted at all Ocean County Parks announcing the closure. And entrance gates will be locked.

The Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office and Ocean County Security Department will continue to patrol the county parks during the closure.

Vehicles are sprayed with a non-toxic, biodegradable product called Aseptic Plus manufactured in Nashville, Tennessee. It has also been used on the belts and shoes of some of the emergency responders.

“It’s important we keep our emergency responders – all of our police, first aid and fire personnel – safe during the coronavirus outbreak,” Mastronardy said. “Along with all of our health care professionals, emergency

responders are heavily relied upon by our residents. We need to do all we can to keep them safe.”

Additional locations are expected to open soon. One will likely be in Brick, run by the Brick Township Office of Emergency Management and another would be in Jackson, run by the Jackson Township Police Department.

The Sheriff’s Office worked with Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane in

establishing the site in Berkeley Township and is working with Jackson Township Police Chief Matt Kunz and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio on those respective sites.

“I appreciate the efforts of all of our police chiefs and all of our emergency responders,” Mastronardy said. “These partnerships go a long way in making certain we have what we need to keep our responders safe and to assist our residents.”

Ban On LBI Rentals Enacted

In Long Beach Island, there is a ban on short-term rentals through May 1.

“We did not make this decision lightly.

Although this may have a financial impact on some of you in the short term, we are

looking out for you in the long term,” read a statement from Beach Haven officials.

There are confirmed cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on Long Beach Island. A ban on rentals will protect citizens,

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Continued From Page 12 rate of infected to something that can be managed by medical professionals. Without flattening the curve, hospitals would be overrun as everyone gets sick at once.

“If you are here in your homes please abide by all the rules and regulations put into effect by local and state government.

If you traveled to your second home please self – quarantine for the mandatory 14 days.

If you have an elderly relative or neighbor please check on them following appropriate self-distancing or by phone, these are stressful times for everyone and they may be feeling isolated,” Beach Haven officials noted.

Officials said that doing more now will make the time spent in these issues shorter.

Urgent Care NOW Can Do Medical Screening Over Phone

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – In an effort to provide health services during the COVID-19 emergency, Urgent Care NOW will be able to do screenings for certain things, including coronavirus, over the phone.

Virtual Visits can be used for these simple medical issues: • Return to work checks • Screening for cough and fever • Rashes • Medication refills • Allergies • Conjunctivitis • Upper respiratory infections • Follow-up visits To schedule a virtual visit, call 609-9780242. Tell the staff you would like to schedule a virtual visit. Staff will register you and send your request to one of our providers to begin a virtual visit. Most insurers are covering telemedicine virtual visit during this crisis. Staff members will have a list of insurance companies that currently offer coverage.

These virtual visits are between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

Walk-ins are still welcome; the phone screenings are for specific ailments. If, during the course of a phone call, it is determined that an in-person visit is needed, then it is considered all part of the same visit.

Urgent Care NOW has locations in Manahawkin, Lacey, Toms River and Little Egg Harbor. Center hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (*Little Egg Harbor is currently open Monday to Friday).

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The majority of you reading this column either wear hearing aids or know someone who does. By the time this column goes to print, there could be over 10,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey. All of us really need to practice social distancing and just stay home. The peak of COVID-19 cases may not occur for several weeks and this “invisible enemy” can attack all ages, although our senior population is significantly at risk.

According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper. It is also detectable in the air for three hours.

I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons.

So... what are the steps you can take if your hearing aid just stopped working?

• Replace the battery and wait at least three minutes before you close the battery door. If you have a rechargeable hearing aid, make sure the charger is plugged in and the lights are blinking green. Some chargers need to be reset and that button is usually on the underside of the charger.

• If you are wearing a hearing aid that has a dome that inserts into your ear, replace that dome and remove the white filter inside the receiver. If you have replacement filters, replace the old filter. If you don’t know how to replace the filter, take a “pin” and carefully pop off the filter. Hearing aids can function without a filter. If you don’t have extra domes, remove the dome and clean it

with soap and warm water, let it dry and put the dome back on the receiver.

• Always use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the dome every day. If you’re wearing a custom hearing aid (only goes into the ear….nothing behind the ear), you should be cleaning the “white” filter daily and if the hearing aid is not working, remove the filter.

Again, if you have replacement filters, replace the old one. If you don’t, leave the filter out.

• If you’re wearing a traditional BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid with an earmold, it is more than likely that your “tubing” is blocked with wax. In many cases, the tubing needs to be replaced.

This creates a big problem since 99% of our offices are closed. In the short term, I would remove the tubing from the “ear hook” of the hearing aid, and run very warm water through the tubing or even hydrogen peroxide. In addition, if you have a “pipe cleaner” run this wire completely through the ear mold. Please let everything dry out before putting the tubing back on the BTE ear hook.

• If you have hearing aids that are connected to an APP on your smart phone, remember the hearing aids are still operational whether you lose connection with your APP. Your hearing healthcare provider can provide you with technical support phone numbers from all of the major hearing aid manufacturers. They will help you reconnect your hearing instruments to your APP. Hopefully these trouble shooting steps will be helpful in rectifying your hearing aid issue. If not, contact your hearing healthcare professional and leave them a message. In my practice, we are checking messages on a daily basis and returning calls. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to directly email me at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com or 732-818-3610.

Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

All the Best!

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

If You Lose Your Sense Of Smell, Stay Home

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As information and anecdotal evidence is collected from around the world, more symptoms associated with COVID-19 have come to light. For example, if you’ve recently lost your sense of smell or taste, it could be a symptom of the novel coronavirus. Up to now, we’ve only heard the alarm sound if you develop a fever, headache, shortness of breath, or cough. But now, it is clear that the nose knows what’s going on (and possibly before the rest of your body).

For some people, it could be your only symptom, or it could be the first symptom to show up before the others. Either way, it’s your cue to stay home and take care of yourself. By that I mean ramp up immune support supplements (think of C, D, E and zinc), drink some natural herbal teas. But mainly, hole up at home for a couple of weeks so you don’t infect others.

These painless distortions of taste and smell often go under your radar until later, when a full-blown infection becomes more apparent. You can have a reduction, or complete loss of these senses. These symptoms are commonly associated with other viral upper respiratory diseases. Remember these symptoms the last time you had the flu?

Appetite goes down, food is unappreciated and it’s impossible to smell anything even if you don’t have a stuffy nose! But after the shivers depart, you can smell again. And you want to eat. There are

other some medications that can cause it, such as nifedipine, certain decongestant nasal sprays and phenothiazines (used for nausea or hiccups).

I am a big believer in essential oils, they are the ‘oil’ portion that distills from a plant, and I am diffusing eucalyptus in my home every day just because it has strong anti-viral activity. You can inhale it straight from the bottle. Does it cure anosmia? Of course not! But it’s great in terms of its ability to support your body with a strong, well known flu fighter!

Eucalyptus, bergamot and lemon balm are pretty good this time of year.

The warning about anosmia is being taken quite seriously and it should be.

I’m glad that anecdotal evidence has allowed us to quickly see this new symptom. It will serve to help us to know this as a population, as the pandemic continues to spread.

Before I sign off, I just have to make a point. You know I love natural medicine.

It’s head-scratching that many hard-core conventional researchers and medical doctors suddenly believe in the ‘anecdotal’ evidence accumulating about anosmia, but will completely dismiss anecdotal evidence about herbal medications that’s collected over centuries!

Not only dismiss it, but with great disdain! Anecdotal evidence does matter, and we’ll be relying on more of it in the coming months. I have a longer version of this article at my website if you’d like to read it.

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By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Police are charging people with disorderly persons offenses for having gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, violating the state emergency order and putting people at risk.

Several incidents happened in Lakewood and one in Penns Grove, according to a statement by Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

“Our first responders should not be expending their limited personal protective equipment and putting themselves at risk by breaking up large gatherings…” said Grewal. “That’s why we’ve charged these individuals and will charge anyone else who threatens public health by holding large gatherings during this emergency. Our message is clear: stay home!”

In Lakewood, weddings and other parties were broken up and a school had to be dispersed.

In Penns Grove, there were 30 people at a house party. Guests were making videos of the party to post on YouTube.

The governor wound up tweeting on March 28: “Can’t believe I have to say this at all, let alone for the second time. But here we are.

NO CORONA PARTIES. They’re illegal, dangerous, and stupid. We will crash your party. You will pay a big fine. And we will name & shame you until EVERYONE gets this message into their heads.”

The point of banning gatherings is to slow the spread of the coronavirus before hospitals get overwhelmed.

“We understand that everyone’s daily routine has been affected by the coronavirus and our state’s effort to isolate and contain the spread of this outbreak. It’s not easy. We understand how difficult it is change your way of living. We are all adapting as best we can. We all need to recognize the vital role we all have in flattening the curve of

this outbreak. Stay home, practice social distancing and please be considerate of the risks our men and women in law enforcement are facing every day,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated.

Flattening the curve is a term medical professionals have been using to describe slowing the spread of the disease so that it doesn’t overflow the hospitals. Currently, in other states and countries, medical professionals have been getting sick and dying from the disease as they try to treat people.

In New York City, refrigerated trucks have been brought to hospitals to store the bodies.

Meanwhile, a Howell man was charged with threatening the Jewish community in Lakewood, blaming them for not complying with the statewide executive order not to hold parties or other social events. He had threatened to go to Lakewood to assault members of the Jewish community with a baseball bat. The New Jersey State Police informed local officers that he also sent a similar message to the Facebook account of Governor Phil Murphy.

“As Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Ocean County, it is my sworn duty to enforce the law and protect all of our residents,” Billhimer stated. “To that end, employing a public health crisis and worldwide pandemic as an excuse to propagate hate and fear is unconscionable. This behavior is contrary to law and will not be tolerated.

I am keenly aware these are extraordinarily stressful times, but that does not give anyone license to engage in violent behavior or threaten to commit violent acts. The statements made by this individual were not an exercise in free speech; rather, they exhibited an abhorrence to the values of a free and civilized society.”

There have also been a few cases of people being arrested after coughing on someone and claiming they have coronavirus.

The Arc Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals LAKEWOOD - The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is now hiring Direct Support Professional positions to provide services throughout Ocean County to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Staff working in these positions are essential healthcare workers who have the critical role in safeguarding our community.

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter continues to provide direct care during the COVID-19 crisis to 184 residents among twenty-two group homes, forty-three supervised apartments and eight supportive living apartments. Housing options are based on the individuals’ needs and desires with the goal to live a full and productive life in the

community.

The role of a Direct Support Professional is to help individuals with disabilities by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with acts of daily living and teaching them life skills.

Employees of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter receive higher than industry wages, a comprehensive paid time off, a competitive benefits package and tuition reimbursement.

To learn more about our current job openings please call Human Resources at 732363-3335 or email HRgroup@arcocean. org or visit our website at arcocean.org/ employment/.

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Inside The Law What New Jersey Is Doing To Help Its Citizens Manage The Finacial Impact Of COVID-19 By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As the New Jersey Legislature shed its regular committee schedule, it voted Tuesday on a set of bills to set forth a package to combat the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of the bills promise to infuse cash-strapped small- and mid-sized businesses with stimulus money to carry them through the hardest hitting months.

Others provide much-needed relief to those unemployed due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. Still others provide accommodations to conduct business while the country faces unprecedented curfews, lockdowns and prohibitions on travel that make business as usual a difficult proposition. All of the bills were introduced last Monday and passed the Assembly, and most passed in the Senate on Thursday. The ones that passed now await Gov. Phil Murphy’s signature.

Here is a summary of some of the bills that may affect the legal community: A3845 (Freiman) would authorize the state Economic Development Authority to make grants during periods of emergency declared by the governor, such as the declaration regarding COVID-19. The bill aims to help smalland mid-sized businesses and not-forprofit corporations meet their fi nancial obligations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring loan availability for working capital and to meet payroll requirements.

A3864 (Downey) authorizes notaries public to perform certain notarial acts remotely by allowing a individual to use communication technology to appear before a notarial officer as long as certain elements are met. The bill would not become effective until 90 days after the governor signs it.

A3844 (Freiman) would provide a mechanism by which businesses that suffer losses due to interruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may recover losses if they had a policy of business interruption insurance as of March 9, 2020, the date on which the governor declared a public health emer-

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gency and issued the Executive Order 103.

The bill would apply to businesses covered by such a policy with less than 100 eligible employees in New Jersey, defined as a full-time employee who works 25 or more hours. At the time of publication, this bill was not posted for a vote in the Senate.

Three additional bills that aim to address lost wages and time off of work passed the Assembly and are headed for the Senate. They are: A3846 (Sumter) creates the “Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program” allowing individuals to claim for lost wages due to COVID-19 and requiring employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare providers.

A3847 (Tully) allows local government employees to receive fully paid leave, without having to use any accumulated leave time, so long as the absence is related to COVID-19. This would apply to the employee or an employee who is caring for a family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19; directed by a medical professional or government agency to self-isolate or quarantine due to a suspicion or exposure to or diagnosis with COVID-19, or undergoing a period of self-quarantine or isolation pursuant to public health assessment recommendations. This bill is still awaiting Senate action.

A3849 (Lopez) would prohibit an employer from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee if, during the public health emergency and state of emergency declared by the governor in Executive Order 103, the employee requests or takes time off from work based on a written or electronically transmitted recommendation from a medical professional licensed in New Jersey that the employee take time off of work for a period of time because of COVID-19.

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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)

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

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(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.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE People Charged With Coughing, Saying They Have COVID-19

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – In what is hopefully not becoming a new trend, two men were charged by police after coughing on a worker and claiming they had COVID-19.

Juan Gomez Sanchez, 25, of Lakewood, was issued a criminal complaint for disorderly conduct. He allegedly coughed on an employee at the Pine Cone Liquor Store on 2nd Street on March 25 around noon. He told the clerk he had the coronavirus and then left.

Police responded to the area, found the suspect, and offered him medical assistance.

It was revealed that Sanchez was not sick, but was acting that way because an employee refused to sell him cigarettes, police said.

On March 22, a Freehold man was charged with coughing on a Wegmans employee and telling her he had COVID-19.

George Falcone, 50, of Freehold, was charged with Terroristic Threats (3rd Degree), Obstructing Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function (4th degree), and Harassment (Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

The alleged incident took place at around 6:30 p.m. on March 22 at the Wegmans on Route 9 in Manalapan.

According to a release by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, an employee was concerned that Falcone was standing too close to her and an open display of prepared foods, so she requested that he step back as she covered the food. Instead, Falcone allegedly stepped forward to within three feet of her, leaned toward her, and purposely coughed. He allegedly laughed and said he was infected with the coronavirus. Falcone subsequently told two other workers that they are lucky to have jobs.

A Manalapan police detective was working in the store performing a security detail. This detective approached Falcone, who allegedly spent 40 minutes refusing to cooperate or provide his name or driver’s license.

“These are extremely difficult times in which all of us are called upon to be considerate of each other - not to engage in intimidation and spread fear, as alleged in this case,” said Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.

“We must do everything we can to deter this type of conduct and any similar conduct that harms others during this emergency. Just as we are cracking down on bias offenses and those who use the pandemic to fuel hatred and prejudice, we vow to respond swiftly and strongly whenever someone commits a criminal offense that uses the coronavirus to generate panic or discord.”

“Exploiting people’s fears and creating panic during a pandemic emergency is reprehensible. In times like these, we need to find ways to pull together as a community instead of committing acts that further divide us,” said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

“I commend the officers and detectives involved in this case for bringing criminal charges against the individual responsible for causing additional stress to the employees and patrons of Wegmans during these unprecedented times,” said Manalapan Police Chief Michael Fountain. “It sickens me to think an individual would lower their basic human standards during a time of crisis such as we are experiencing. As evident by these charges, law enforcement will not tolerate individuals breaking the law and placing others in fear during an already tense situation.”

Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in state prison and a fine of up to $15,000, while fourth-degree charges carry a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Petty disorderly persons offenses carry a sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Stockton Plans Virtual Graduation

GALLOWAY - Stockton University will postpone its traditional graduation ceremonies in May. Instead, the university will hold a virtual ceremony now and plan for a traditional Commencement in the fall.

President Harvey Kesselman sent a message to students, faculty and staff outlining plans for the rest of the spring semester.

“I sincerely regret that we cannot welcome you and your classmates back to the campus for the remainder of the spring semester,” Kesselman said. “However, our faculty and staff have been working diligently to minimize disruption to your education so that you are able to complete the semester successfully.”

Stockton will plan a two-phase graduation celebration for the Class of 2020. The first

component will be a virtual event on May 15. This will be followed in fall 2020 by a more traditional ceremony. Details about both events will follow in the coming weeks.

Stockton previously announced that classes for the remainder of the spring semester will move to remote instruction. Staggered move-out times for residential students are being scheduled following the state’s social-distancing recommendations.

Most staff are working remotely and university services remain available to students by phone and email.

Stockton is keeping students, faculty, staff and the community informed through a special coronavirus web page that is reviewed daily and updated as needed.

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FHA continues to encourage servicers to offer its suite of loss mitigation options to distressed borrowers – including those that could be impacted by the Coronavirus – to help prevent them from going into foreclosure. These include short and long-term forbearance options, mortgage modifications, and other mortgage payment relief options available based on the borrower’s individual circumstances.

HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available at hud.gov.

Donations Needed For COVID-19 Protective Equipment

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The workers at long term health care facilities are calling upon the public to help them with personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nursing homes, assisted living communities and other long-term health care facilities are all in desperate need for items such as N95 face masks, surgical masks, surgical gowns, medical face shields, and nitrile exam gloves.

PPE supplies are running dangerously low in most long-term care facilities and health worker staff need this protective equipment to keep residents at the facilities safe as well as themselves while they are on the job.

Vendors are unable to fill orders and stockpiles are depleted at the current time. The federal stockpiles are unable to meet the need

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Perhaps ‘grateful’ is more appropriate, but still inadequate. In any case, please know that a day didn’t pass where both my loved one and myself weren’t thankful she was able to live in such a compassionate and kindhearted environment.”

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NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Trump Administration and the Coronavirus Task Force, authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. These moratoriums are part of the continued effort by President Trump to address impacts to the financial well-being of America’s individuals, families, and businesses caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Actions will allow households who have an FHA-insured mortgage to meet the challenges of COVID-19 without fear of losing their homes, and help steady market concerns,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “The health and safety of the American people is of the utmost importance to the Department, and the halting of all foreclosure actions and evictions for the next 60 days will provide homeowners with some peace of mind during these trying times.”

The guidance issued applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Title II Single Family forward and Home Equity Conversion (reverse) mortgages, and directs mortgage

as well. Facilities are taking advantage of every opportunity to safely conserve PPE by reusing masks until they are broken or dirty.

Even with these measures facilities need PPE as soon as possible and are turning to make their own. The public is asked to donate any of the following supplies: N95 masks, surgical or procedure masks, exam gloves, surgical gowns, medical face shields and alcohol-based sanitizer.

While full boxes of such supplies are preferable, but partial boxes and individual donations are acceptable as long as the supplies are clean.

To donate, contact April Andreula at 732730-4700 Ext. 1392 or e-mail aandreula@ bartleyhealtcare.com . You can also visit carenotcovid.com/donate for more information.

Volunteer Firefighters Needed

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SHIP BOTTOM – Ship Bottom residents looking to volunteer are encouraged to contact the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company.

The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company is currently recruiting members. The company provides all training and equipment.

The classifications of membership are: fire-

fighter; fire police (traffic control); special operations (support role); junior firefighters (ages 16 to 18); and auxiliary.

All applicants must be 16 years and older, No prior experience is necessary. To fill out an application, call 609-494-2561 or stop by the firehouse any second Wednesday night.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 4 - APR 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The best way to create a great outcome in whatever you do is to oversee the details yourself.

As this week unfolds you may be adored, but there will be some additional perks and advantages to performing hard work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, your remarks may be memorable. Someone may appreciate your grasp of the intricacies of a plot or a strategy. Your loved ones or a partner may have a handle on how to make more money by planning ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A few words in the right ears can break an impasse Some people may not understand your natural social skills. You may not understand why they seem so resistant to relaxing and having a good time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Act on your insights in the early part of the week, when a spur-of-the-moment decision can prove profitable. Think about long-term earnings so that you and a partner can have more security and a comfortable financial future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tackle all your tasks with confidence in the week to come.

Your positive attitude will make people sit up and take notice. Because you are known to be reliable, someone might agree to trust you with a bigger job or more responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be focused on peace and harmony not only for yourself, but for your family and friends as well. As the week flies by, you might find time for some romantic moments with a special someone and enjoy exploring hobbies in depth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could become fascinated by the latest fads and fashions.

Spending your money on something that won’t pay dividends, however, might feel wasteful.

In the upcoming week, your focus may turn to getting the most bang for your buck.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You probably know that knowledge is powerful, so learn a great deal in the week ahead and share it with others. You can make a favorable impression on loved ones and business contacts with your foresight and charitable attitudes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Restrain your competitiveness. You might share the spotlight with others in group activities or when making public appearances. Be gracious towards those who share the stage this week and focus on making astute financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your tastes may be somewhat extravagant, but as the week unfolds, you might decide your interests are better served by waiting for a sale. To get the best that money can buy, you may need to save up your pennies over time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Determine the most acceptable work levels before you take on a new project in the week ahead.

Wearing yourself out with an extra shift or additional duties might not be worth the bother unless it adds to your financial security.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be no such thing as a lifetime guarantee when it comes to relationships. However, some people you meet early this week can become long-term friends, and those you already know will treasure you as a congenial companion.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Make A Spectacular Impression With Your Easter Brunch Table

By Wolfgang Puck For many of us, Easter is the perfect spring holiday; a celebration of rebirth and a beloved time for families to gather together around the table. I’m sure many people are reading this and thinking about what to cook for a holiday brunch, so I’d like to offer one of my favorite classic recipes for the most symbolic Easter ingredient in the Western world since medieval times: the egg.

Many parents will be dying eggs for children to hunt for and gather in their baskets.

Others will buy chocolate or other candy eggs. But for cooks, the most important matter of the day is how to prepare eggs for Easter brunch.

To my thinking, the ability to prep at least partly in advance is one of the most important considerations for the holiday meal. After all, you’re probably cooking for more than the usual number of people, and you want some ease that will allow you more time to enjoy your guests. That’s why so many people make savory or sweet egg-enriched bread puddings that they can assemble in advance and bake at the last minute; or eggy recipes like quiches or frittatas that are as delicious at room temperature as they are hot.

But I’d like to suggest another approach; one so old-fashioned that it may seem surprisingly “new” to you and your guests: a preparation called “eggs en cocotte” in French, or “coddled eggs” in traditional English cookbooks. The term “en cocotte” simply means “in a covered baking dish,” which certainly describes the basics of the following recipe, in which eggs are cooked with a touch of cream in individual ramekins lined with smoked salmon.

You may prefer the term “coddle,” though, which seems especially well-suited to this method. As you probably know, it means to be overprotective or overindulgent of someone or something. And that is certainly how the eggs are treated here, gently baked in an easily assembled water bath that helps them come out with the whites perfectly set and the yolks still fluid in a delicious, custardy way. Doesn’t that sound perfect for your Easter table?

Even more appropriate to the season is the recipe’s sorrel sauce, which you prepare in advance, keep warm and spoon over the eggs at serving time. A specialty of springtime, and easy to find right now in well-stocked supermarkets and at farmers’ markets, the sorrel leaf has a light, refreshingly tart flavor; and the sauce so delicate it literally melts into a puree on contact with hot butter.

Now, imagine the delicious results: perfectly cooked eggs with firm whites and bright yellow yolks; pale pink salmon; and a vivid light green sauce. It’s the ideal combination of colors for your Easter table!

CODDLED EGGS WITH SMOKED

SALMON AND SORREL Serves 8 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 pound (250 g) smoked salmon, cut into slices 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy cream 12 sorrel leaves, stems removed Kosher salt 8 large eggs Toasted good-quality white bread, for serving Coat the bottom and sides of eight 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter each. Place them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Line the bottom and sides of each ramekin with the smoked salmon, distributing it evenly among the ramekins. Season the inside of each ramekin with some black pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream into the bottom of each ramekin. Return the ramekins to the tray and chill until ready to use.

About half an hour before you plan to serve the eggs, preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Meanwhile, cut the sorrel leaves crosswise into julienne strips about 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. In a nonreactive saute pan, melt all but 3 tablespoons of the remaining butter over medium-high heat; add the sorrel and saute for 1 minute. The leaves will melt into a puree. Stir in the remaining cream and simmer, stirring frequently, until the volume reduces by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

Bring a saucepan or kettle of water to a boil.

Carefully break an egg into each ramekin.

Place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of a deep baking pan large enough to hold the ramekins comfortably. Place the ramekins in the pan, evenly spaced. Cut eight squares of aluminum foil large enough to cover each ramekin and smear one side of each with the remaining butter. Cover each ramekin with the foil, buttered side down.

Slide out the middle rack of the oven partway and place the baking pan on the rack.

Carefully pour the boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins; then, carefully slide the rack and pan into the oven and close the oven door.

Bake the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks still look soft when you lift the foil on one.

Carefully slide the rack partway out of the oven and gently lift out the baking pan and remove each ramekin, placing it on a kitchen towel to absorb the moisture from its underside. Remove the foil, transfer the ramekins to serving plates, and carefully spoon the sorrel sauce around the edges inside each ramekin, surrounding but not completely concealing the yolks. Serve immediately, accompanied by toast.

(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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