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−Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) High Flying Aces featured acrobats and a motorcycle show last year’s fair.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Ocean County Fair, which was scheduled to run from July 8-12, has been canceled due to COVID-19.

An announcement on the fair’s Facebook page read “It is with heavy heart that we announce the July 8th 2020 Ocean County

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Are COVID-19 Totals Accurate?

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It’s easy to get focused on the numbers of positive COVID-19 cases around the world - and right outside your door - but it’s worth looking at what those numbers really mean.

Health officials are saying that the number of positive cases and even the number of deaths are more a reflection of how many people are being tested. It is not necessarily an accurate number.

Weeks ago, the number of cases in Ocean County was still less than a hundred. However, that figure was understood to be lower than reality.

There was no way to count how many people had the virus but weren’t sick enough to get tested. In the beginning, residents reported not being allowed to get tested without underlying health issues.

The cases posted are just confirmed cases, said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the Ocean County Health Department.

“Keep in mind most cases of COVID-19 are mild to moderate, like the common cold. Others are just carriers while some will get sick and never know it. That’s why it’s so important we follow the social distancing and the other hygiene recommendations and guidelines because most health care experts believe that even these moderately effective interventions to reduce transmission can have a significant impact on the scale of the epidemic,” he said.

Now that the county has opened its own testing site at Ocean County College (Totals - See Page 7)

3rd District Race: Novak Out, But May Come Back

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A candidate for the 3rd District Congressional seat had stepped down and endorsed a rival. However, a recent change in the primary election date might change all that.

Previously, Barnegat Mayor John Novak announced that he withdrew his candidacy for Congress and had endorsed David Richter. They are both Republicans seeking to win the spot away from incumbent Democrat Andy Kim.

“David Richter filed a challenge to my candidate petitions with the Secretary of State and Office of Administrative Law alleging certain signatures were invalid as being duplicates with his petitions and other reasons,” Novak said.

“After careful review, line by line and signature by signature, it was to be that many who signed my petitions also signed David’s or another candidate’s petitions. Several others were invalid for various reasons; the facts are what the facts are and the law is

the law. The proper thing to do under these circumstances is to withdraw,” Novak said.

So, he stepped down and endorsed Richter. However, a recent change might give Novak the window needed to come back into the race.

When Gov. Phil Murphy pushed the primary election date to July 7, he did not extend the deadline for filing of candidate petitions, Novak said.

An attorney, Novak filed an injunction against the governor, alleging that Murphy

overstepped his bounds by refusing to extend this deadline.

“The statute governing the filing of candidate petitions clearly states that the petition filing deadline is ‘before 4 p.m. on the 64th day before the primary election.’ The Governor, by Executive Order, recently changed the primary election date to July 7, 2020 but refused to extend the deadline for filing of candidate petitions,” Novak said. The lawsuit (Novak - See Page 4)

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Novak:

Therefore, in the primary election (which has recently been pushed to July 7), Richter will appear in Trump’s column in Ocean County and Gibbs will appear in Trump’s column in Burlington County.

Novak was the only candidate that lived in Ocean County. Kim, Richter, and Gibbs all live in Burlington County.

“Last summer I was inspired to consider running for Congress and was led to enter the race; I did so with a passion for this country, its freedoms and its foundational beginnings,” Novak said. “As a conservative Republican I sought to protect our Bill of Rights, especially the First Amendment and Second Amendment, as well as free market capitalism, individual liberties and the sanctity of life. I want America First,” Novak said.

Richter and Gibbs have been lobbing challenges at each other for the last few weeks. Richter has attacked Gibbs on her record of arrests for drugs and shoplifting, and Gibbs has hit Richter on his connection to the Biden family and “district shopping” because he moved to the 3rd District specifically to run for election.

Novak also ran for Ocean County Freeholder in 2016.

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fair. It started at the Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but outgrew it in the 1980s. It was then relocated to the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township.

It used to be an agricultural show, for local farmers to show off their crops. However, as farming gave way to housing and commercial development, there are very few farms left locally. The 4-H has taken on the agricultural aspect of the fair, showing off what families have grown and nurtured.

Continued From Page 1 maintains that petitioners should have more time to collect signatures and that the authority over petition deadlines is with the legislative branch, not the executive branch (which would be the governor).

This changes things because Novak said that the only reason he dropped out was because he lacked the signatures to run. If the deadline is extended, he could be back in the race.

As for his earlier endorsement of Richter, Novak said, “Under the circumstances as they were April 7th (when Novak stepped down), I felt that David was the second best choice - and I still do feel that way.”

The seat has had a lot of speculation as a divided party determines which Republican to run against incumbent Democrat Andy Kim. The two frontrunners had been Richter and Kate Gibbs. Ranking party members on each side had started endorsing one or the other, and a party vote had been held.

The Burlington County Republicans endorsed Gibbs and the Ocean County Republicans endorsed Richter.

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Fair is CANCELED. “Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H has put a hold on all 4H activities through August. 4H is such a strong partner of the fair that we cannot see a way forward without them this year. Please be safe, well and protected.”

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−Photos by Chris Lundy (Top) The butterfly garden was a popular attraction. (Bottom) Chainsaw carver Dennis Beach displays one of his creations while working on another.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Celebrating Our 25 Year Journey: A Time For Thanks It has now been a journey of 25 years since The Manchester Times was born with the publication of its fi rst edition on April 18, 1995, a venture which I launched with my partner, Robyn Weber Friedrich, in the basement of my home in Pine Lake Park. Since that time, we have been fortunate to add to our family of weekly newspapers with the introduction of The Berkeley Times (1996), The Jackson Times (2000), The Brick Times (2002), The Howell Times (2004), The Toms River Times (2005), and The Southern Ocean Times (2013). As our journey continued, the progress of technology meant the need for us to extend our offerings online, where information of all types is now consumed. This led to our development of Jersey Shore Online, a fi rst-class hyperlocal breaking news website fully integrated with social media and the needs of both readers and advertisers.

The fi rst edition of The Manchester Times contained an editorial entitled “The Importance Of Community,” which has been published within the fi rst edition of all our newspapers since that time. It expressed the belief that the strength of our nation is founded upon the strength of our individual communities through “the simple associations we make in our community each and every day.” As such, the editorial continued, “We believe the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life,” a mission we have tried to pursue faithfully throughout our journey.

The celebration of the 25th anniversary of our journey is fi rst and fore-

most a time for thanks – to those who submit club and travel news to inform our readers of their events; to those submitting Letters To The Editor, thereby encouraging the debate and analysis of important issues; to our elected officials and other public officers who inform us of initiatives undertaken on behalf of the constituents they serve, and to the loyal advertisers whose advertising dollars make the fulfillment of our mission possible.

Finally, I extend my deep and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated employees of our company, without which the success and quality of our newspapers and online offerings would be impossible – to our office, layout, ad design and production staff, under the direction of production manager Allison Gradzki, who meet deadlines under often difficult circumstances; to our news staff, under the direction of news editor Chris Lundy, who offer complete and unbiased news reporting; to our sales staff, under the direction of sales manager Lorrie Toscano, who work diligently to ensure that economic targets are met; to the distribution department, under the direction of distribution manager Laura Hoban, who distribute our newspapers week in and week out on a timely basis, and to Jason Allentoff, our Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, who sees that all facets of the organization are effectively coordinated.

To all of you, thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us, a journey that will continue for many years to come!

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Celebrating Howell’s Finest On Monday March 9, our car was involved in a multicar accident in the ShopRite parking lot in Howell.

When we came outside with an overflowing basket and a full motorized cart full of groceries, we were totally shocked to see the driver’s side totally smashed from front to back.

There was a total of seven vehicles involved. My husband was really upset and was quick to let it be known and not quiet about it as we had just bought the car a few weeks before.

Officer Trento came over and calmed my husband down and asked if we could get someone to pick us up as we were unable to drive the car. We had no one, so he contacted Officer Ryan Lowe to take us home to Jackson.

He put the two of us in the back of his patrol car, loaded all of our groceries in the rear, drove us to Jackson and brought all of our groceries in and put them on the kitchen table. As we thanked him he said “It’s all in a day’s work.”

The two of us feel he went above and beyond his day’s work.

When all you hear and read about police officers are negative things, hardly ever all the good, these two senior citizens from Jackson want to say thank you to two of Howell’s finest and Howell should be proud to have them serving their community.

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Writer Wide Left On Church/ State Separation A letter writer (“Keep Religion Out Of Government,” March 7) reflects the liberal’s typical inability to tell non-sectarianism and secularism apart.

Many if not most of the thirteen original colonies were founded by one Christian polity or another - Massachusetts by “Puritans” (which have since split into the Congregationalists and the United Church of Christ), Rhode Island by Baptists, Pennsylvania by Quakers, Maryland by Catholics, and so on. There were also many Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and others.

After having freed themselves from an empire which had a state religion - the Church of England - the last thing our founders wanted was a series of never-ending battles to determine what should be our state religion.

Preserving the republic, they fought so bravely to create overshadowed everything else. So they decreed that there shall be no state religion at all.

Yet the founders were not clairvoyant: They never envisioned a time when the number of even Jews, much

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Buddhists, would ever reach a critical mass in the new nation.

Even today, 95% of Americans are either Christian by belief, or Christian by descent. Is the letter writer so naive as to believe that there would not be some favoritism, no matter how vague, shown to so overwhelming a majority?

No doubt he believes that Donald Trump “stole” the 2016 Presidential election because he did not receive the most popular votes, never mind that the three conservative candidates in the race - Trump, Gary Johnson, and Evan McMullin - got 892,000 more popular votes than the two liberal candidates - Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jill Stein, meaning that the conservatives won the popular vote even if Trump didn’t.

So as a democrat - small “d” – the writer should not insist that 5 percent get to order 9 percent to shut the heck up.

Anthony Brancato Whiting

A Breath Of Fresh Ocean Air In Ocean Gate On January 22, I attended Congressman Andy Kim’s town hall at Adrian Hall in Ocean Gate. What a breath of fresh ocean air to see a United States Congressman without a major entourage of gatekeepers or police escort blocking access to our representative.

Congressman Kim spoke to a standing room only crowd enumerating all the bills he has worked on since he took office and the work he continues to champion in the Armed Services Committee and Small Business Committee.

He also spoke in great detail about his bi-partisan efforts in trying to overturn the SALT deduction cap, lowering prescription drug costs, transportation issues for veterans that have to travel more than an hour and half to see medical specialists and the travel expenses incurred in doing so, Federal Flood Insurance

izens United case to keep dark money out of our elections.

But what struck me the most about Congressman Kim was his attentiveness to detail and empathy to the problems and issues his constituents raised during the question and answer session at the end of the Town Hall. Congressman Kim carries a notebook and writes down each constituent’s name and question as they take the microphone and divulge to a room full of strangers their dire need for his help.

Not once during the question and answer session did the Congressman placate a constituent, make false promises or claim to have all the answers.

Instead, he stayed at the Town Hall till every constituent was heard, took contact information from the people whose issues needed to be researched and continued to remind his constituents they were his boss and that he works for them.

Like I said earlier, what a breath of fresh ocean air to spend three hours with a Congressman who does not talk partisan and reminds you that he works for you.

Stacey Kalb Beachwood

Vote By Mail Is Needed This year it is so important that New Jersey has in place robust vote by mail so that we can keep ourselves and our election workers safe.

To do this, local county officials need the infrastructure to process vote by mail ballots, especially if we go to all VBM in June. They need the high-speed scanners to process the ballots and we should be getting those now.

And it will help with the November elections too where there will be millions of votes. We also need to pass Assembly Bill 3591 which mandates increased publicity for VBM and increased security for the VBM ballot.

Natalie Pawlenko Brick Township

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Continued From Page 1 in Toms River, the numbers are naturally going up. The simple reason: More people are getting tested.

“We certainly are seeing more positive cases due to the increase in testing being done.

Health officials expected that,” Lippai said.

A county press release on April 9 stated that 1,513 Ocean County residents had been tested just at that site since it opened on March 30. It is unknown how many tested positive.

Since these numbers are constantly changing, the best thing to do is to direct readers to websites that update daily.

Locally, OCHD.org shows counts for each town in Ocean County.

A website that lists counts for the state is here: nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_ dashboard.shtml At press time, it showed six hospitals that were full, all of them are out of this area.

One interesting thing about the state’s website is that it shows how many people test negative for COVID-19 as well. As of press time, approximately 56 percent tested negative. However, it is unclear how many of these were false negatives, which health officials said has been happening.

The country statistics are listed here: cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/ cases-in-us.html. It shows how prevalent it is in each state and U.S. territory.

“You can’t rely on just the laboratory-confirmed cases,” said Marc-Alain Widdowson in an interview with The Washington Post.

The Berkeley Times, April 18, 2020, Page 7 He is an epidemiologist who left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year and now serves as director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp in Belgium. “You’re never going to apply the test on everybody who is ill and everybody who dies. So without doubt - it’s a truism - the number of deaths are underestimated globally because you don’t apply the test.”

The Post article noted that people who die of undiagnosed respiratory illness in hospice or in nursing homes might not be part of that count, for example.

Nature.com has been following the disease and said researchers are using the daily death rates to determine if the disease is on the rise or slowing down in a particular area.

In some countries that got hit before ours, Italy for example, the daily death rates are in decline. This suggests that the country is recovering.

One of the diff iculties in tracking COVID-19 is that sometimes people have little or no symptoms and can still infect others. Therefore, some studies suggest that the number of actual cases is artificially low.

How To Get Tested Currently, the parking lot of Ocean County College in Toms River has been used as a drive-through testing center for the coronavirus. However, there are some things you need to know before you go.

The site used to be Monday through Friday.

However, it is now just Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is a good thing.

“We are meeting the testing needs of our residents and will reduce the number of test

days to three at the college,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “Should the need exist we will open up to five days again.

“Because of the limited number of tests we have, it still remains imperative that people follow the requirements to be tested at the college,” he said. “We do not want anyone to show up at this testing site without following the requirements we have put in place. We are not going to do any health screenings at the site. It is just for testing for the virus.”

In other words, you can’t just drive there if you feel like you might have symptoms.

You must get a doctor’s prescription to use the service. If you are showing signs of the virus, or have been exposed to someone with the virus, you should contact your doctor immediately to see if you need to be tested.

“Ocean County has again been able to secure additional tests for Ocean County residents allowing us to continue the testing,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “I extend the appreciation of the Board of Freeholders to the hospitals, the Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County College, and our Office of Emergency Management that have helped run this test site. The testing has gone very smoothly and all the agencies working there have gone above and beyond to make sure those giving the tests are safe and the public receiving the rests are also protected.”

The site will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily and will run weather permitting. The

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Officials urge that you must be registered and have a doctor’s prescription for the test before you go. It is for Ocean County residents only.

What you need to do: • You cannot get the test unless you are showing symptoms. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath.

• Get a prescription from your doctor.

Some medical offices are prescribing remotely (see below).

• Register for a test. To register for the coronavirus test visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org and follow the online directions.

• Assemble your necessary paperwork: prescription, proof of residency/identification, registration • Drive to OCC and enter through the Hooper Avenue entrance.

• You stay in your vehicle while hospital medical personnel perform a nasal swab.

• Wait three-five days for results. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference.com/patients/ and Ocean County Health Department and residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said.

“Learning whether you have coronavirus is just the first step,” Regenye said. “We want you to have the proper follow up care also.”

Ocean County has entered into a contract with BioReference Laboratories for the first (Totals - See Page 12)

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MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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VFW Gives Advice In Dealing With Pandemic

BERKELEY − From all of us here at VFW Post 9503, we consider you as a part of the VFW family and want you to believe we are concerned with your well-being.

We’d like you to be here longer and in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, please remember to do the following important things: • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water • Use an alcohol-based sanitizer often • Reduce physical contact • And listen to the news for INFORMATION and not fear • Stay home with your loved ones - that’s how we flatten the curve and defeat this

together We believe a percentage of our members may be hypertensive, diabetic or have pre-existing conditions that make them more susceptible to the virus. This is why we consider it our obligation to check in with you and pray that you and your loved ones get through this.

If there is anything we may be able to do for you please send a message to VFW9503@gmail.com and we will attempt to assist you.

Take care of yourselves and stay well.

Commander Bill Dondero Sr. Vice Comm. Mike Passeri Jr. Vice Comm. Jim Ramnytz Quartermaster Dave Ballentine

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The township posted a guide to how to conduct business online or over the phone.

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twp.berkeley.nj.us/news_detail_T6_R6.php If you need to file a police report, you will be asked to do so online at berkeley.policetocitizen.com/Home. This is for non-emergency incidents only. Emergencies are still handled by 9-1-1.

American Legion Now Open To All Honorably Discharged Vets

NEW JERSEY – With President Trump’s signature on the Legion Act, the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in The American Legion. The Congressionally approved act is a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or wounded on duty during periods not previously considered a time of war.

The Legion Act, “Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National” Service Act, redefines The American Legion’s membership eligibility dates. The eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time when the U.S. is no longer at war, as determined by Congress.

Veterans wanting to join should contact their local post or call 609-695-5418 or email john@njamericanlegion.org

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Various clubs of the Township School District showed a full serving of their generosity just prior to the shutdown of district’s schools and it was clearly more than a spoonful.

Members of the district’s Interact, Impact and Junior Impact clubs completed their annual cereal drive recently but unfortunately, this cereal remained locked down before it could be delivered to “Fulfill” (formerly The People’s Pantry) a food pantry which serves the people of Ocean County.

Joe Gawlik, one of the teacher advisors for the drive, said “Under the guiding hand of club sponsor, the Lakehurst/Manchester Rotary Club, students, teachers and support staff from all six of our schools collected cereal for a month.”

Gawlik added, “with satellite collection sites at Crossroads Realty and the Oliverie Funeral home, that added up to a lot of cereal for those in need.

“With there being no end to the shutdown, I went straight to the top for help,” Gawlik said. He called Supervisor of Building and

Grounds Chris Brown.

Brown responded to Gawlik saying “I am sure we can arrange something; it is definitely needed now more than ever.”

Gawlik knew “our district support staff superheroes would solve my problem. The logistics were set and a plan put in motion.

With the entire staff at home, Chris located the cereal from locations in the high school and packed every cubic inch of a van.”

After completing his cereal hunt, he handed off the van to his right-hand man, George DePremio, who, along with his wife Karen, met Nancy Wehrle and Gawlik at the pantry.

It was at that point that their huge donation was unloaded.

“The great news is that just over 1,300 pounds of cereal was collected and donated with the help of our fellow man,” Gawlik.

“As teachers we constantly lean on our support staff for all kinds of help. From secretaries, electricians, custodians, IT folks, and bus drivers we are always greeted with a smile and a helping hand. These folks are indeed the superheroes of the district.

Thank you and be safe,” Gawlik said.

Golf Fundraiser Scheduled For August

OCEAN COUNTY − The Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold the annual scholarship golf outing August 27, 2020. As a companion fundraiser we are once again having a 50/50 raffle. We have 100 tickets which are $100 each. The winner will receive $5,000 if all tickets are sold or 50% of the proceeds, you do not need to be present to win. This has been a sold out raffle over the years.

If you would like a ticket please email to ocmayors@comcast.net and let me know what number you would like and what address I can mail it to. I will mail the ticket with a self-addressed stamped envelope for you to return the completed stub and a check or money order payable to OCMA. Please support our fundraising efforts. Please note, tickets (#’s) will be distributed by a first come, first serve basis.

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The First 25 Years Of The Manchester Times

By Chris Lundy copy. In turn, we can now reach far more MANCHESTER – The first issue of The people, much faster than ever.

Manchester Times was black and white A quarter of a century is something to and featured a collection celebrate. But it’s hard of news and upcoming to celebrate something B R ATI N events that were important when there’s bad news all E EL in 1995. around. Right now, everyThere was a story about where you look, there’s the construction of a pro- 1995 2020 COVID-19 coverage. It’s posed bank on Route 70. seeped into every aspect of Another story detailed our daily lives and it’s hard YEARS what the town’s recreation to imagine life without it. department had in store When I brought home for residents. The Mangroceries recently, my chester Board of Education appointed a new wife wiped down every package before member, and Lakehurst Elementary School putting it in the fridge. Everything had to be students had a historical program. sanitized before it became part of our house.

A lot has changed since then. But not evIt’s going to be another Superstorm Sandy. erything.

For the next few years, people will ask each People still care about what’s going to be other how they got through it. built on Route 70, for example. Board memThis is another challenge. Another time for bers come and go. There’s always something us as a community to be smart and kind to going on in the schools. others, like we did during Sandy.

I’ve sat in a bagel shop with my family and One week, hopefully sooner rather than watched a copy of The Manchester Times go later, the front page of this paper won’t have through many hands. It takes a long time for a single story about coronavirus. Hopefully, a child to even eat a bagel, and in that hour it will be something we will have learned I saw our paper go through several different from. As every flu season comes, we’ll think customers. It showed just how important it about it again. is for us to continue doing what we do best, Then we’ll be back covering township no matter what challenges await. events, fun and interesting school programs, In 1995, the internet was nothing more than elections and the usual important things you a curiosity for most people. Few could have expect to see from your local paper. predicted that it would become the juggerThis newspaper will continue to write naut it now is. Like every other industry, stories about proposed businesses and will journalism had to adapt or get bowled over continue to document what commercial by it. properties are coming or going. It will inThat’s why we grew, so that in an instant, form you about what recreational events are you can know if traffic is going to be snarled available for you and your family. by a crash. You can see multiple pictures – And it will still be the newspaper that you and even video – from events. You can share can depend on to provide everything you a story with your friends from your living need. room, something you couldn’t do with a hard Here’s to another 25 years.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Murphy: Mortgage Payment Relief Offered For Those Hardest Hit

TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Mur phy 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 Governor Murphy. “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 servicers 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 assis-

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tance 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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Some women describe it as lower abdominal cramping, or a heaviness in their pelvis, others feel a pressure vaginally. Regardless of what you feel, this sensation is possibly a pelvic organ prolapse and there are ways to make it better.

What is a pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?

Our pelvis is composed of various muscles and ligaments that work together to create a support system for our pelvic organs. These organs differ from the more commonly

discussed organs we hear about in our abdominal cavity, such as our stomach, gallbladder or liver. Organs in our pelvis include the uterus, cervix, bladder and rectum. Directly below the organs are a group of muscles collectively known as the pelvic floor muscles or levator ani muscles. These muscles control bowel and bladder function, sexual function, posture, stability and pelvic organ support. If weakness of these muscles occurs, one or more of your pelvic organs can potentially lower and press into the vaginal or rectal canal. Organs can also protrude directly outside of the vaginal opening. These scenarios describe a pelvic organ prolapse, which is considered a pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Some possible causes or contributing factors of a pelvic organ prolapse include pregnancies, menopause, heavy weight lifting, constipation with straining, hypermobility and overall weakness of any supporting structures.

measures, such as strengthening, postural adjustments, biofeedback and regulating bowel movements.

Once you are evaluated by our pelvic physical therapists, they will decide what the best treatment options are for you. Most commonly, a prolapse occurs because of weakness of the pelvic floor muscles or an inability for the muscles to handle the pressure being applied to them.

These muscles are no different than any other muscle in our body.

Just as you would visit a physical therapist for strengthening your arm or leg muscles to help you lift more, walk more or return to recreational activities, you can also see a therapist to address any pelvic concerns.

Is this treatable?

Prolapsed organs, pelvic pressure, urinary incontinence/ leaking, dribbling of urine,

The great news is yes! In many cases it can be treated with fairly conservative

What are other signs and symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction?

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Continued From Page 7 1,000 coronavirus test kits to be used at the site. The county’s contract is independent of the state’s contract with the company.

“With the help and guidance of Congressman Smith we will also be assisted by Quest Diagnostics for some supplemental testing kits,” Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said. “Congressman Smith has been making every effort to get us what we need at this site. We are grateful for his help.”

“This testing site for Ocean County residents is the result of the combined efforts of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management under the direction of Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, the Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County College, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health,” said Vicari. “The drive thru testing site will help with our large senior population and those residents who have been advised to be tested for the coronavirus.”

“Currently, testing is a prerequisite for

certain medicines including remdesivir and the sooner people can get tests and results the more options they will have for treatment,” said Rep. Smith, who represents several towns in northern Ocean County.

“Repeating the words of our Governor, this site is not for the ‘worried well,’” Vicari said.

“We will be adhering to the strict requirements for getting a test at this site,” said Sheriff Mastronardy. “If you haven’t registered and if you don’t have a doctor’s prescription we cannot provide you with a test. I cannot stress this enough.”

The Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department is providing security and traffic control at the site and the staff from four area hospitals and the health department will be administering the test at the drive thru.

“We are doing everything we can to have safeguards in place to protect the nurses and medical personnel on site and the public coming to be tested,” Mastronardy said.

“We strongly urge the public to adhere to the requirements we have established.”

Health experts say individuals not experiencing any signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness are discouraged from

being tested as it diverts resources away from those who need it most, floods the laboratory with specimens unlikely to test positive and provides individuals with a false sense of security when the results come back negative.

For more information, visit ochd.org and co.ocean.nj.us and look for the heading for coronavirus updates, or call the Ocean County Health Department hotline at 732341-9700, ext. 7411.

How To Get A Prescription Regenye said that any practitioner (including nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, medical doctor, physician assistant etc.) who has “prescriptive” privileges in New Jersey can write a script for COVID testing, it does not necessarily have to be a physician.

Additionally, many physicians have processes in place so that patients don’t need to come in.

“Many health care providers are now doing telemedicine and are offering this service remotely and in the spirit of social distancing,” Regenye said. “Please do not unnecessarily expose healthcare workers

or others in an attempt to obtain a physician’s order. Please use telemedicine when appropriate during this challenging time.”

The hospitals assisting in staffing the testing site - both Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System – who are helping staff the test site – also have telemedicine that can provide prescriptions.

They can be accessed here: • Hackensack Meridian Health (Ocean Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center) hackensackmeridianhealth.org/ covid19/.

• RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System (Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus) RWJBHtelemed.org Use code RWJBH15.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Facing Loss Of Fundraising Events

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY − Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey is continuing to serve 1,500 youth with mentoring relationships that are more important now than ever.

Elyse Jankowski, Development Associate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey said that “as a nonprofit whose core mission is to defend potential through one-to-one interactions, the current crisis is pushing us to make difficult decisions, such as canceling crucial fundraising events that represent a significant portion of our annual budget.

She added, that In the midst of challenges, “we see opportunities to make a big impact. Our staff is working remotely to ensure all of our matches like Big Brother Doug & Little Brother Izear receive the support they need during this difficult transition.”

“Our Bigs are providing critical emotional support to their Littles during this time of adversity, especially as they are missing the social interactions they would normally have at school,” Jankowski said.

Jankowski added, “we are directly connecting with families in underserved communities and helping to provide essential services, such as information on health resources and hot meals through our local partnerships with restaurants like Surf Taco, Burger 25, and Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern.”

“Our mission is more critical than ever, and we still need support to continue offering our life-changing programs to children like Little Sister Nylah and their families during this time of need,” Jankowski said.

Donations can be made at mentornj.org.

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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For example, are the persons who you named to inherit under you will still the persons that you want to inherit? Do you still want all of your children to inherit equally if you made gifts to one of your children during your lifetime? Did you provide for a trust for the benefit of your then minor children and they are now all over the age of 18 years? Do the persons that you named in your Will as the Executor still have the ability to perform the tasks associated with being an Executor?

Do you have grandchildren that you want to name in your Will? If those grandchildren are under the age of 18 years, do you want their inheritance held by another person until they reach the age of 18, or maybe even older? Do you have a beneficiary who is receiving government assistance that would be disqualified by receiving an inheritance from you?

Do you have a Power of Attorney? If so, do the persons named in the Power of Attorney still have the capability to perform the functions as your Attorney in Fact? Does your Power of Attorney

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If you have a Living Will, have you looked at it recently to make sure the decisions you previously made as to life sustaining treatment are still what you want now.

Has there been any change in your medical condition that is different now as opposed to when you made you Living Will?

Are the persons you named in your Living Will as your Health Care Representatives still the persons that you want? Are they capability of acting in that capacity?

We normally suggest that you take out your Estate Planning documents once a year and read them over to make sure that those documents still do what you remember that they did and what you need them to do now. However, in this time of medical concerns, it is a good idea to review your documents now to make sure you are protected in the event that you should become ill. We further suggest that you read your Estate Planning documents whenever there is a major event in your life such as a birth, death, divorce, change in financial status (you or your beneficiaries) or a change in mental capacity.

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Police: School Buses Are Delivering Food

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Given that schools have been closed for weeks, some residents have expressed concern to see private bus companies with vehicles on the street.

Police said that these companies have been investigated and that they are being used to deliver food for students who are on the free meal plan.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that they have been contacted by residents regarding the buses, and so have the police departments of Toms River and Lakewood.

The Prosecutor’s Office found that 85 buses from four companies (Jay’s Bus Service, Masoras Avos Bus Service, Seman-Tov Bus Service and Hartnett Bus Service) were being used to deliver food to homes in Lakewood, Toms River, Brick and Jackson.

Some of the drivers were accompanied by children who were helping.

Police are now encouraging any buses being used in this manner to have signs on the outside to tell onlookers that they are being used for food deliveries. They are also encouraged not to have children involved in the deliveries.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dear Pharmacist Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

I’m Stuck in my House & My Hearing Aid Stopped Working

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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Skullcap Root Holds Promise For Immunity And Sleep

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Now is a good time to share what I know about a plant called Scutellaria baicalensis which is available worldwide in a wide variety of supplements, tinctures and teas. The common name is Chinese Skullcap or Baikal Skullcap.

You may not have heard of it until today, however, this plant has grown on the Earth for eons, and it has well-documented medicinal actions on the body. It’s a potent antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent. Some of the compounds induce sleep. It’s like a nightcap for your skull. That’s an interesting side effect because it provides neuroprotective effects while you sleep, which is the same time that your immune system renews itself. Mother Nature makes no mistakes.

Before I share information about this herb, I need to make one important distinction. There is an herb called American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) and I am not discussing that one.

Today, I am discussing Scutellaria baicalensis.

This distinction is important because some of you are holding dietary supplements in your hand and reading the labels on them. So I want you to know which version I’m referring to here.

In 2019, extracts of Chinese Skullcap were studied in both rodents and test tubes. It was shown to fight Influenza virus A, which causes an upper respiratory illness. One of the root extracts called “baicalin” was extracted from Chinese Skullcap and evaluated. The researchers concluded that it could inhibit H1N1 (swine flu pandemic) and H3N2 influenza viruses, at least in cell cultures.

This skullcap plant is gorgeous, and withstands very harsh climates. Thousands of years ago, doctors used various parts of the plant to heal people, without fully understanding the chemistry. Thanks to modern science, we now

how to extract the major biologically active constituents and study them in a lab, and on people. There are more than these, but I want you to be able to look up three important active constituents in Skullcap: Baicalin, wogonoside and baicalein wogonin. Wogonin was studied and found to help osteoarthritis by suppressing a cytokine, IL-1B. In China, the herb is known as Huang-Qin and used for many ailments including diarrhea, hypertension, anxiety, insomnia, cancer, heart disease, and respiratory infections. It’s also a strong antioxidant so it can help neutralize free radicals.

In an article just published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences, Skullcap was listed because it is part of a bigger formula found to be helpful with SARS-CoV-2 (also abbreviated as COVID-19). There is some evidence about its impact on lung health, allergies, bronchitis and influenza. It also has shown promise for multiple myeloma, asthma and heart disease.

Excessive amounts may harm the liver. This herb is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing. Do not take or consume any new drug or natural medicine without your physician (practitioner) knowing and advising you. Finally, Skullcap may slightly reduce blood sugar, and this effect may be enhanced if you take medications. Finally, there is a difference between American Skullcap and Chinese Skullcap. These are two different species with very different actions on the body. They are not interchangeable. The article that I’ve written today and the research I have cited is only about Chinese Skullcap. If you’d like more information about immune system benefits that herbs can offer, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I will send you a longer version of this article.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor: New Rules About Going Out

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy said that the social distancing measures appear to be working and the time is now to increase safety precautions to continue to save lives.

The following rules went into effect at 8 p.m. on April 10: Everyone must wear a mask or some kind of facial covering if you have to go out to one of the essential businesses that are still open. Children younger than 2 are exempt.

Workers must wear gloves and face masks, provided at the business’ expense.

Businesses will only allow half of their capacity at any one time.

People can deny masks for medical reasons. An employee can’t ask for medical verification.

Stores must designate special hours for high-risk individuals to shop.

In most cases, store employees are the ones who will be tasked with enforcing these new rules, putting them on the front line. They can deny entry to a person if they do not follow the rules.

The employee can’t deny entry if the customer needs medical supplies or food. The business could provide an alternate method to keep the person outside and still get them the needed items.

Additionally, the stores would be required to do extra sanitizing throughout the day, put up signage, place physical barriers between customers and cashiers, provide

Social Distancing Working According to New Jersey statistics, the practice of social distancing is helping curb the spread of the infection.

On the downside, New York is the only state with more cases right now. The state’s figures show that about half of its ventilators are being used. It also shows that six hospitals are completely full right now.

On the upside, hundreds of patients with the coronavirus have been discharged from hospitals. About 56 percent of people who are being tested are coming back as negative.

Murphy said he was optimistic that the state’s climb upward in cases will start to level out soon, and then go down. When specifically this could happen is unknown.

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By Chris Lundy TRENTON – In an effort to ensure that voting areas will be safe, the primary election was moved from June 2 to July 7.

“Preserving basic functions of our democracy is critical in this unprecedented time,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Citizens exercising their right to vote should not have to risk their safety and the safety of others in order to make their voices heard. Postponing our primary elections is a difficult, yet necessary, choice to ensure that our citizens can partake in their civic duty of voting.”

The move was done through Executive Order 120, one of many Orders that the governor has signed to implement social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.

All primary elections are impacted, including the presidential vote. It follows criticism of an April 7 election in Wisconsin. Multiple problems were caused by the pandemic,

according to reports, including closing 175 voting locations in Milwaukee, leaving only five open for a city of about 600,000. To put it into perspective, it would be like having only five polling locations for all of Ocean County.

“Governor Murphy’s decision to move New Jersey’s primary election to July 7, 2020 will provide our state, county, and local election officials with the time we need to prepare for a free, fair, and safe election for New Jersey voters,” said Secretary of State Tahesha Way. Additionally, the deadline for change of party affiliation forms was moved from April 8 to May 13.

A press release from Murphy’s office noted that election rules have been changed before, such as by Governor Kean in 1982 during a severe winter storm and by the Christie Administration in 2012 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

NJNG Supports Food Banks During Pandemic

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – With donations of blood and food at a greater need and the economic impact of the public health response to coronavirus being felt severely by families and businesses alike, a timely donation came forward from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG).

“All of us at the Interfaith Food Pantry are so grateful to NJNG for making a difference for our neighbors in their time of need,” said Carolyn Lake of Interfaith Food Pantry.

Lake added, “from the energy assistance programs made available throughout the year to helping us ensure food security for New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents, their efforts strengthen our communities and provide hope and inspiration during these trying times.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and for truly caring!”

Compounding the high need, social distancing requirements and stay-at-home orders have limited or halted regular donation- and food-

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NJNG also reminds its customers that energy assistance programs are available to help those experiencing difficulty with their utility bills.

If you or someone you know is an NJNG utility residential customer in need of assistance, call 800-221-0051 and say “energy assistance” at the prompt to speak with an NJNG customer service representative, or e-mail us at energyassist@njng.com.

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Help wanted! - Experienced Deli worker For a small deli in Howell.

Please call Eric 917-618-1624.

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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 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) Rent Adult Community - Bedroom with bathrooms, kitchen priveledges. $550 a month. Senior woman. Call 732-657-2897.

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Real Estate C re s t w o o d Vi l l a g e 5 - S i n gle, 2 beds, 2 baths, garage, patio screened. 55 years or older.

$150,000. 732-350-8046.

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For RENT OR SALE - NEW 1 BR/1Bath homes. Homestead Run Adult 55+ Community, Toms River, NJ – for SALE - NEW 2 BR/2Bath Homes - call today for appointment. 732-370-2300 www. homesteadrun.com.

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

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P/T Weekdays Experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician - for Lakewood Printer Distributor/ Mfr. 732-966-1817.

(17) 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.

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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.

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(15) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

(20) 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.

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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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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!

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

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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.

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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Teams Up With Car Dealerships To Aid Seniors

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“What was once available to many of our frailest seniors through their caregivers and family, has now become difficult for them to obtain during a time of social distancing and stay at home mandates,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of Senior Services said.

Vicari added, “now, more than ever, I am asking for help for our seniors.”

With assistance from Causeway Family of Dealerships in Stafford Township and Lester Glenn Auto Group in Toms River, Community Services Inc., Ocean County’s senior meal provider and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services will be collecting everyday items for seniors receiving meals under the county’s home delivered meals program.

The list of items most needed are: • Toilet paper • Paper towels • Tissues • Disinfecting Wipes • Hand Sanitizer • Soap All items must be new and in their manufacturers packaging.

Vicari expressed his appreciation saying, “I want to thank Dave Wintrode from Causeway and Adam Kraushaar from Lester Glenn and all the staff at those dealerships for providing us with locations for donation collection sites.”

“Our seniors are fearing they will run out of essential household items like toilet paper and other necessities as the coronavirus outbreak continues,” the Freeholder Director said.

“So many of these seniors are in their 80s and beyond,” Vicari said. “They are scared, lonely and anxious and even if we can do just a small part to help alleviate these concerns, I know it would mean the world to them.”

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where individuals can drop off items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Donated items should be marked for “Meals on Wheels.” The Meals on Wheels van will also will be located at Lester Glenn Hyundai / Chevrolet located at 386 Route 37, Toms River, for donations for seniors. Items can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, in the van at that site.

“Lester Glenn Auto Group has been a part of the community for over 60 years and it’s an honor to be a part of the ‘Helping the Seniors Program,’” Kraushaar said.

Residents who are donating items should practice social distancing when dropping items off.

“I would suggest to our residents that would like to donate that if you pick up some extra items at the food store, drop by one of the designated car dealerships with the donation after you have finished your shopping,” Vicari said. “I do not want anyone to leave their homes just to drop off a donation.

“While we have to do things differently, we can still help those who are in need,” Vicari said.

James G. Sigurdson, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Ocean County, said they are delivering meals daily to more than 1,000 seniors living in Ocean County.

“This is so important for these seniors to get these meals and a few moments of social contact with someone,” Sigurdson said. “Our drivers are letting us know our seniors are in need of basic household items.

“I appreciate Freeholder Vicari, the Board of Freeholders, the car dealerships, the Office of Senior Services for quickly stepping up to help out,” he said. “There is a spirit of generosity that is alive in Ocean County and I appreciate the assistance and help,” Sigurdson said.

If anyone would like to make a direct donation of these items to Meals on Wheels they can contact Sigurdson at 609-978-6869, Ext. 6204 or the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid running yourself ragged. Try not to get caught up in any worried effort to succeed and take time to enjoy life’s simpler pleasures. Do something fun and spontaneous not ruled by a deadline.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You may be above reproach. Your solid ethics and sense of fair play make it difficult, even for your rivals, to doubt your integrity. Try to take full responsibility when asked and do what you do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t spill the beans. Secrets are meant to be kept, so don’t divulge privileged information even if you think it would be harmless. There’s no shame in asking for advice if a problem stumps you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make sure to finish the planning, because the time for action may be almost here. You shouldn’t hold back when it comes to subjects you’re passionate about.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It shouldn’t hurt to take a chance. Playing it safe may leave you stuck in neutral, but taking a slight risk may bring rewards. Dream big: Don’t be overly cautious or limit yourself when setting long-term goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Clean out the cobwebs and organize things. It’s not too late for some spring cleaning to put your household in order. Take casual conversations to heart, as you could gain valuable insights.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Spring is a time for new beginnings. Make a fresh start by wiping the old slate clean and focusing on the future. Set the wheels in motion toward starting a new project or taking on more work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Philosophies don’t pay the bills. You may have to find a way to stand up for what you believe in AND get ahead in the world. When opportunity knocks, don’t stop to wonder why.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make sure your energy level is high. It’s important that you don’t skimp on meals this week, as you could easily run out of drive.

Methods that you’ve used in the past may no longer work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can never have too many positive attributes in your personality. Don’t be so content with your situation that you stop trying to improve or grow. Listen to proposals that could improve your finances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only limitations you have are the ones you place on yourself. You’ll never know exactly what you’re capable of until you try. Setting difficult goals should make the rewards more satisfying.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Beauty is only skin deep. In the week ahead, you may be able to look past blemishes and imperfections to the true excellence that lies within. Follow your heart when it comes to making a commitment.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Handy Appliance Eases Pressure Of Cooking Dinner

By Wolfgang Puck

for serving

HEALTHY REISFLEISCH WITH BEEF AND TURKEY KIELBASA Serves 8 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced organic red bell pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced celery 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced carrot 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (500 mL) long-grain brown rice 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) organic, low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 pound (500 g) smoked turkey kielbasa sa sage, cut into 1/4-inch (12-mm) slices 1 pound (500 g) lean beef steak, such as top sirloin, well trimmed of excess fat and cu into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) frozen peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley,

Set the pressure cooker timer to 10 minutes and preheat for 5 minutes.

In the pressure cooker pot, melt the butter and cook until it starts to turn a light nutbrown color. Immediately add the bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables turn glossy and begin to soften slightly, about 3 minutes.

Add the rice, broth, lemon juice, sausage, beef, paprika, red pepper flakes to taste (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.

Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and seal the steam vent. Reset the timer to 15 minutes.

When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, open the steam vent to release any remaining pressure. Uncover the pressure cooker, add the frozen peas, and fluff the rice lightly with a fork to distribute the peas through the rice.

Re-secure the pressure cooker lid and leave for 5 minutes to allow the peas to heat through.

Release the pressure valve and remove the lid. Scoop the reisfleisch into bowls or onto serving plates and garnish with the parsley.

(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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