2020-04-25 - The Jackson Times

The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 48

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─Photo courtesy Lacey Food Bank Residents have been helping out by donating food.

By Bob Vosseller felt the need. A spokes- ser ving as a direct Ocean Counties per NEW JERSEY – As person for the agency result of schools and year, 50,000 of them the COVID-19 pan- said, “We have seen a businesses being closed were children. Fulfill demic conditions con- significant increase in and people losing their was moving one miltinue, it is becoming the demand for food, jobs,” said Fulfill CEO lion pounds of food more and more difficult about 40% higher. In a nd P resident K i m each month for famifor those who aid peo- fact, in the past month, Guadagno, the former lies in Monmouth and ple with food insecurity we have served 364,000 Lieutenant Governor of Ocean Counties. to meet their goal. plus additional meals New Jersey.

Fulf ill has ser ved Fulfill, formerly The over last year.”

Prior to the coronavi- more than 364,000 exFood Ban k of MonThese meals are on rus crisis, Fulfill was tra meals in the past m o u t h a n d O c e a n top of what Fulfill vol- feeding 136,000 peo- month with its Crisis Counties has keenly unteers “were already ple in Monmouth and (Donations - See Page 6)

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Ordinance Would Require Developers To Prove Soil Is Clean

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Officials recently introduced an ordinance which would require developers prove their fill is clean.

“No longer will we just trust developers who want to bring in hundreds of truckloads of

what we refer to as ‘dirty dirt.’ Should this ordinance pass on our next meeting Jackson will be one of the few in the state that puts the environment front and center,” Council Vice President Alex Sauickie said.

Sauickie noted that the township is surrounded

by the Pine Barrens and is abundant in recreation and park facilities.

“The soil fill importation ordinance is something the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection urges be adopted on the municipal level and requires large develop-

ments apply to the town and disclose in advance when they are soliciting in large amounts dirt or fill that they are bringing into the township,” he said.

He added that with the township’s purchase of open space last year, this ordinance will help to

keep Jackson a beautiful rural town for all our residents.”

The ordinance reads that as the current Municipal Code does not provide for the regulation and permitting of soils and or fill being imported to the township that (Soil - See Page 14)

April 25, 2020

Should National Guard Break Up Gatherings?

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council called for Gov. Phil Murphy to impose stiffer penalties – and call in the National Guard - for those who violate the current pandemic social distancing rules.

“Unfortunately, not everyone has followed the law of the land,” Council President Barry Calogero said during the most recent Township Council meeting. “There are groups of people who hide behind cultures and religious beliefs who put themselves, our first responders and quite honestly all of Jackson and bordering towns at risk for their selfishness, irresponsibility and inability to follow the law put in place by President Trump and Gov. Murphy.”

Calogero added, “several weeks ago, we were enjoying the greatest economy certainly during my life. In a few short weeks we have had our worlds turned upside down. This is a time for reflection and counting our blessings.

This is a time to follow direction and laws.”

“We have all been affected in one way or another. I have not seen my only grandchild (Lenora) in several weeks and it breaks my heart not to be able to hug and kiss her but I understand and respect the law put in place to protect us and put an end to this invisible enemy,” the council president said.

Urging residents to continue their compliance of rules in place by the state, Calogero said, “ladies and gentleman, this is a global pandemic! New York and New Jersey are the epicenter for this killer virus with over 230,000 people infected and 12.5 thousand deaths between our two states as a result.

“How in God’s name can civilized people disrespect their neighbors, the president’s and governor’s orders? I implore Governor Murphy to set aside politics, and use your power and authority to call out the National Guard to enforce the law and protect Ocean County from those who cannot seem to follow our laws,” Calogero added.

The council president stressed that this is not about capturing bloc votes. “This is about life and death, Governor, please, do the right thing and enforce the law of the land.”

During his daily update concerning the coronavirus conditions in the state, Murphy (Gatherings - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 Relief Boxes and Restaurant Partnership Program. This food is in addition to the food Fulfill was already distributing.

Currently, the demand for food has grown by 40% and Fulfill has served an additional 364,000 meals to people in need. “We expect the demand to grow as the unemployed run out of paychecks, incentives, and savings,” Guadagno said.

Fulfill feeds children, seniors, veterans, and the working poor. Fulfill serves pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens, provides hot meals for children after school when schools were open, and sent food home for those same children over the weekend during the school year.

“We now provide food to those children and their families at home through our partnerships. Fulfill also provides additional services to help our neighbors improve their overall situation,” Guadagno said.

Fulfill assists with tax preparation, connecting people to SNAP (food stamps) benefits, and, before the pandemic, with job training in our culinary program.

It is important to note that all non-food programs are currently on hold during the coronavirus crisis.

“We have two shifts a day packing Crisis Relief Boxes six days per week to keep up with demand,” Guadagno said.

Sadly, the agency has felt its own loss to the current coronavirus health emergency.

Earlier this month, Guadagno announced that “we lost a champion for the hungry, a dedicated colleague, and a dear friend. Diana Tennant, 51, of Bradley Beach, died on April 6, due to complications of COVID-19.

Tennant began her time with Fulfill as a volunteer and donor, and then a SNAP advocate. She became an employee 12 years ago and worked as part of Fulfill’s Resources Connections team.

Community food banks everywhere have seen the same kind of increase in need and decrease in donations that Fulfill has experienced.

Lacey resident Laura Caroccia is the longtime coordinator of the Lacey Food Bank.

She said, “we’re really up against it here in Lacey with more and more emergency cases than ever before.”

She added there is “less and less basic foodstuffs available through Fulfill, who is also pressed to their limits.”

Caroccia said she was grateful to local businesses and residents such as Jeff Ryan of Ryan’s ServiCenter based in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey. Ryan’s is helping support the Lacey Food Bank with its need for basic foods that it distributes each month to more than 150 families.

“That’s nearly 700 people, Caroccia said adding that Ryan’s helped increase its pantry supply of staples by donating 72 cans of pasta sauce, 127 boxes of pasta and 16 cans of tuna.

“We’re grateful for our supporters like the Ryans and Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. It’s really been a group effort that’s getting us through this, Caroccia added.

Joy Rende, the director of the Jackson Women of Today food pantry which primarily serves Jackson but also aids those in Howell, Brick and Lakewood is adapting to COVID-19 conditions with modified hours and less volunteers.

Rende said that despite the setbacks she was “amazed out the outpouring of concerns and help by the community. I receive at least five messages a day about giving money or food.”

“Actually, I’m not surprised as there are people who always step up to the plate and we have been fortunate to be able to remain open,” Rende said.

Rende noted that some church pantries have had to close. “Some have indefinitely closed which is frightening to those who depend upon them in their communities.”

She added that normally her volunteer staff ranges from 22 to 25 “but now we have seven to 10 volunteers and six are members of my family. We’ve also had to modify our hours but this was done so we could decrease exposure to the virus.”

Rende said her organization assists 100 plus families each month. “We also changed some of our process. Before this we had a form that they would check off of items in our pantry but now we have no choice but to provide them what we have. We do try to rotate it so they get something different each month.”

“We’re trying to provide items that will stretch out on their shelves like pancake mix, cereal and syrup, Rende said.

How To Help Individuals, businesses, and organizations can support Fulfill’s efforts by donating at fulfillnj. org. Cash donations go a long way for food banks, because they can buy food at a significant discount.

As to what the organization can use, they need donations of shelf stable milk, canned vegetables, canned meals (like ravioli, mac and cheese), oatmeal packets, and cereal.

Guadagno said, “they can be dropped off at our Fulfill location at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We could also use monetary donations that will give us the flexibility to immediately meet the needs of our community at fulfillnj.org.”

The organization’s staff have learned to adapt quickly to the COVID-19 crisis having learned safety precautions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We have strict social distancing in place, a nurse at the door to check temperatures, sanitizing procedures in place, and wearing masks and gloves in the food bank is mandatory,” she said.

“Every person in the building has an affirmative obligation to call out any violations of our guidelines,” Guadagno added.

Regarding volunteers at the agency’s Neptune headquarters, the restrictions in place with social distancing only allow 15 volunteers inside the room where workers put together crisis relief/food boxes at one time.

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Continued From Page 1 said two days later that he had not yet heard directly from Jackson at that time.

“I don’t know if we felt the need to pull the National Guard in between local, county enforcement as well as state police which has been so aggressive.”

The governor called on NJ Police Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan to offer his opinion. Callahan said, “When the fi rst executive orders were issued a lot of the overnight reporting was about large crowd gatherings. We are not really seeing large gatherings. Here and there we see a store that is open with an excessive amount of people in it so I would say at this time to the governor’s point between local, county and state resources in law enforcement that we would not need the National Guard to perform that role.”

The governor did add to that: “That is something on the table. We reserve the right but we haven’t had to yet.”

Additional Fines For Gatherings The Jackson Township Council supported the passage of Senate Bill S-2343 and Assembly Bill A-3917 stating that both bills would place appropriate financial penalties upon those who willfully refuse to comply with the governor’s executive order relating to social, political or religious gatherings during the COVID-19 health emergency.

If passed, people at public gatherings could be fined from $10,000-$15,000.

The Senate bill was sponsored by three local senators: Jim Holzapfel (R-10th), Robert Singer (R-30th) and Christopher Connors (R-9th); as well as Vin Gopal and Dawn Addiego.

The Assembly version was sponsored by local members Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (both R-10th); Sean Kean and Edward Thomsen (both R-30th); and Brian Rumpf (who works for the Ocean County Health Department) and DiAnne Gove (both R-9th); as well as Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey.

“There have been a number of large public gatherings since the Governor has issued the stay at home order, and we feel violators should face significant consequences for failure to comply with a directive that’s

The Jackson Times, April 25, 2020, Page 7 necessary to save lives,” stated Senator Holzapfel. “During this public health crisis, the executive order mandating social distancing should not be taken lightly.

Mass gatherings during this pandemic put an unnecessary strain on an already fragile healthcare system, create risk for responding law enforcement officers, and threaten the lives of participants.”

The bill would establish a monetary penalty of $10,000 to $15,000 for any person who willfully or knowingly hosts gatherings in violation of any provision of the “Emergency Health Powers Act.” “There must be a stronger penalty for violating the social distancing orders during this outbreak,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “The strong financial penalties that would be imposed by our legislation should discourage people from hosting gatherings in violation of the prohibition during this crisis.”

According to the legislation, the host of any indoor or outdoor social gathering that exceeds the number permitted to gather will be penalized when an order intended is to prevent the transmission or spread of an infectious disease. The penalty would be sued for and collected by the Commissioner of Health, along with all costs associated with the commissioner’s enforcement action.

“To combat the spread of this disease, we must adhere to the Governor’s orders to stay at home and distance ourselves from our friends and family,” added Assemblyman Catalano. “We know that socially distancing is hard, but it’s critically necessary to prevent the uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus in a way that would overwhelm our hospitals and result in the unnecessary loss of life. We hope that a substantial fine will make individuals think twice if they are considering to host a party or have friends over.”

Mayor Michael Reina concurred with the resolution regarding the fi nes, saying he had just taken part in a phone conference of mayors of Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties regarding the pandemic. “My mind is still boggling over what I’ve been hearing.

Stay safe, stay home. Everyone is doing the best they can. Keep abreast of what is going on. If you have any questions contact us.” ~Chris Lundy contributed to this story

BlueClaws Close First Energy Park And Pospone Events LAKEWOOD – The health, safety, and well-being of fans and staff is always a priority. With that in mind, BlueClaws staff will work remotely and FirstEnergy Park is closed to the public.

The staff will be available via phone (at the same 732-901-7000 number) and email, just as if they were in the office.

Upcoming Non-Baseball Events: National Anthem Tryouts scheduled for April 1 are now online only.

The Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Opening Night First Pitch Sweepstakes is still open for entries through April 5, though the prize redemption will be determined at a later date.

The Jersey Shore Wine Festival, scheduled

for April 25, has been postponed to October 3.

Additional Questions: How can I pick-up my ticket package tickets? If you did not pick up your ticket package tickets on Saturday, you will be able to do so when the office re-opens.

Is the Claws Cove open? The Claws Cove will be closed. However, fans can shop online 24 hours a day at BlueClaws.com/Shop.

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When will the 2020 season begin? We are in constant communication with Minor League Baseball, the South Atlantic League, state and local authorities and are preparing to play the season when all parties agree it is safe to do so.

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EPA: Only Flush Toilet Paper

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems will continue working properly to safely manage our nation’s wastewater. While EPA encourages disinfecting your environment to prevent the spread of COVID-19, never flush disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items. These easy steps will keep surfaces disinfected and wastewater management systems working for all Americans.

Preventable toilet and sewer backups can pose a threat to human health and present an extra challenge to our water utilities and their

workforce. Flushing anything other than toilet paper, including disinfecting wipes, can damage internal plumbing, local sewer systems and septic systems.

Fixing these backups is costly and takes time and resources away from ensuring that wastewater management systems are otherwise working properly. EPA thanks wastewater utilities and their workforce for their courageous efforts at a time when resources may be stretched thin.

Having fully operational wastewater services is critical to containing COVID-19 and protecting Americans from other public health risks. Our nation’s wastewater employees are everyday heroes who are on the frontline of protecting human health and the environment every single day.

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Cops: Scammers Claiming To Be Doing Coronavirus Surveillance

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

In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, police departments are warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood.

These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance” door-to-door.

Manchester Police put out a warning on their Facebook page and said that it is going on in other communities in New Jersey. They told residents that if someone comes to your door claiming to represent the CDC that you should not speak with them or let them into your home. Call your local police department instead.

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

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NJ Devils Donate To Hospital Fund

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Devils and two owners made a “significant and impactful donation” to an emergency fund that will help buy protective items for medical staff.

The donation by Josh Harris, David Blitzer and the New Jersey Devils was announced

by RWJBarnabas Health. RWJBarnabas is the official healthcare provider for the NJ Devils. Locally, they operate Community Medical Center in Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood.

The Emergency Response Fund was created for the community to help support medical needs in times of crisis. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirators and surgical masks, gloves, gowns, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, eye protection and other necessary medical equipment, such as ventilators continue to be critically needed. This recent donation will help purchase some of this equipment.

“We are incredibly thankful and appreciative for the generous donation from Josh Harris, David Blitzer and the New Jersey Devils,” said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer,

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Nonprofits Continue Through Shutdown

OCEAN COUNTY – While a lot of businesses are shut down locally, nonprofits still continue to fill the needs of the public.

However, with social distancing, it has to be done a different way.

Family Resource Associates (FRA) continues to serve people with disabilities throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, offering virtual classes and remote services daily. Home-based Early Intervention programs, offering vital developmental and therapeutic services to local children are now on video conferencing platforms. FRA helps children, adolescents and people of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. For more information about FRA, please visit frainc.org.

The mission of HOPE Sheds Light is to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the impact of addiction by having the courage to share personal experiences and offer strength and wisdom. HOPE Sheds Light is providing virtual meetings and a new Rise with Hope Facebook Live program daily at 9 a.m. Family Meetings (Finding HOPE and Finding RECOVERY) and Recovery Center events can be joined online or by telephone via Zoom/Facebook Live. In need of Call-in Recovery services? Please call HOPE’s 24/7 helpline at 855-850-HOPE. For more information about HOPE Sheds Light, please visit hopeshedslight.org.

While the Ocean County YMCA has had to close its physical doors, the organization is stronger than ever. Through virtual exercise classes via Zoom, virtual book clubs and a

full calendar of remote programming, the Y continues to promote social interaction, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. “At the Y, we will not allow social distancing to become social isolation,” stated Peter Rosario, President and CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. Additional community outreach includes a partnership with Fulfill NJ, providing boxed meals for those in need. For more information about the Ocean County YMCA, please visit ocymca.org.

21 Plus, Inc. provides community-based programs for individuals over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities, and although many of its daily programming has been suspended, their group homes and staff continue to serve residents 24/7. “These people are heroes,” said Diane Huton-Rose, Executive Director of 21 Plus, Inc. “They didn’t sign up for this and are not celebrated for their selflessness in the press like first responders. And yet they do it.” The mission of 21 Plus, Inc. is to continue to make lives meaningful for people with disabilities. At a time of unrest and unemployment, 21 Plus, Inc. is hiring Group Home Assistants, with fast-tracked employment and paid training.

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While AOK’s primary objective is to serve children living with financial barriers, all kids are now in need of a creative outlet and sense of belonging. Through adapting current music, dance and acting lessons to a virtual format, AOK is able to bring their services to all kids! Every Monday, AOK offers a free Zoom acting class.

Every Friday, the whole family is invited to bust a move during the virtual Hip Hop Dance Party. Additional programming is in the process of being developed in an effort to give children a creative outlet and an opportunity to socialize and interact.

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The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is a resource for businesses and

The Jackson Times, April 25, 2020, Page 11 non-profits alike. With over 70 non-profit members, the Chamber’s Non-profit Committee is one of the most active committees.

“In a time when there is so much uncertainty for our non-profits, it is imperative for the community to come together and support one another,” stated Committee Chair, Heather Barberi. Through the Chamber’s Non-profit Committee, non-profits are sharing challenges and working virtually to problem solve and lift each other up.

The Committee will be hosting multiple meetings a month during this time to give organizations in the greater Toms River area a chance to connect, share and innovate. All non-profits in the greater Toms River area are welcome to attend. For more information on the Chamber, visit: tomsriverchamber.com.

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In addition New Jersey has a weekly benefit capped rate based on the state minimum wage. For 2020, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $713.

Partial Unemployment and Covered Individuals Under the CARES ACT The individual must self-certify that he or she is otherwise able to work and available for work within the meaning of applicable state law except that the individual is unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work for one of the following reasons: • He or she is diagnosed with COVID-19; • He or she has symptoms of COVID-19 and is in the process of seeking a medical diagnosis; • A household member has COVID-19; He or she is providing care to a household member with COVID-19; • A child or other person in the household for which the individual is the primary caregiver is unable to attend school or daycare due to COVID-19; The individual is unable to reach work due to a quarantine; • The individual is unable to attend work because a healthcare professional advised him or her to self-quarantine; • The individual is scheduled to commence employment and does not have a job or is unable

to reach the job as a direct Christopher R. Shea Esq. result of COVID-19; • The individual is the sole wage earner in his or her household due to death of the head of household as a result of COVID-19; • The individual was required to quit his or her job as a result of COVID-19; • The individual’s place of employment closed due to COVID-19; and • The individual is self-employed, is seeking part-time employment, does not have sufficient work history, or otherwise would not qualify for unemployment benefits under another state unemployment program.

Individuals who are able to telework with pay or who are receiving sick leave or other paid leave benefits are not eligible.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Up to 39 Weeks of COVID-19 Related Unemployment Compensation Benefits If an individual is unavailable to work due to COVID-19 related reasons (e.g., COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, symptoms, or self-quarantine), they may be eligible for up to 39 weeks of unemployment compensation even though they are not available for work.

To be eligible for this benefit, individuals must self-certify that they meet one of the criteria for unavailability to work for COVID-19 related reasons. Benefits are available under this program from January 27, 2020 until December 31, 2020, so long as the unemployment, partial unemployment, or inability to work caused by COVID-19 continues and does not exceed 39 weeks.

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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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Snatiation And 7 Facts About Sneezing

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you’re out somewhere getting groceries for example, don’t sneeze. If you do, you might be taking your life into your hands.

That happened to me last month when I sneezed in the parking lot at Safeway (into my arm), and then heard myself explaining to the stranger eyeing me like she wanted to strangle me, “Hey don’t worry, I’m not sick! I have snatiation!”

She rolled her eyes. I realized she had no idea what I was talking about and probably thought I was being sarcastic to her.

I just learned about snatiation a few years ago, but I’ve had it all my life. When my kids were teens, they would tease me and count out loud how many times I sneezed uncontrollably during a fit! I think my record was 22 in a row.

Ah-choo! Over and over. If in public, I’d feel a sneeze coming on and race to the bathroom to sneeze in private, in a tissue of course. And wash my hands. For years, I didn’t know what to call this problem. I thought I was allergic to something in my food. Then one day I read an article about a genetic polymorphism that described a condition called “snatiation.” It’s a play on the words “satiation” and “sneeze.” Holy moly, it described me to a T. Snatiation is totally controllable, at least for me. If I don’t stuff myself, I hardly ever sneeze. Do you have snatiation too?

Perhaps in years past for me as a young girl, snatiation was just a funny quirk I had to deal with! But today, if that were to happen to me (in public), I’d probably get shot!

Sneezing is triggered by many situations including epileptic disorders, a response to bright lights, spicy foods or dust and pollen.

It often goes hand in hand with a runny nose. Aside from a cough, sneezing is the most apparent symptom of a cold, flu and as of late, COVID-19.

Facts About Sneezing 1. Most people need to close their eyes when sneezing.

2. Sneezes travel far, much farther than we thought, around 90 miles per hour.

3. The sound of your sneeze is based upon your anatomy.

4. Once a sneeze starts, it’s impossible to stop.

5. The medical term for sneezing is sternutation.

6. The phrase “God bless you” has something to do with bubonic plague.

Let’s vow to sneeze politely from now on, especially because of the circumstances with the coronavirus! If you are mindful and polite, you could literally spare someone from catching a life-threatening disease.

So sneeze into the crook of your elbow, or down into your scarf or shirt, or into a tissue. Wear your masks. Don’t blow your germs all over the place, it’s not only dangerous, it’s rude. If infectious (and please be mindful that you might be asymptomatic), your sneeze could be expelling a virus or bacteria up to 25 or 30 feet away from you. The mucus and saliva that you spew could hurt someone these days in a very serious way.

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the unregulated and uncontrolled placement and movement of soil, fill and other mineral deposits can result in conditions detrimental to the public safety, health and general welfare.

The ordinance states no person shall fill or cause the placement of any soil and/or fill on any premises in Jackson whether such soil and/or fill be for sale, gift or otherwise, unless a permit therefore is first secured from the Township Zoning Officer or Township Engineer, or the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The ordinance does not regulate the movement and placement of soil fill directly related to agricultural uses on farm properties in Jackson.

Resident Craig Hubbard asked the governing body several questions about the ordinance during the meeting. He asked how the source material would be verified and if the certification of the supplier would be accepted and what happens if the soil fill on a given project is changed during said project.

Sauickie responded, “The whole point of the ordinance is to apply in advance through our forms that need to be filled out in advance. This is a first for us. There are three categories, one being a typical landscaping business which would be exempt by this. It is not being designed to be hard on a small business owner.”

“For those 500 cubic yards and up which is what we call a minor fill application there is

a fee for it as well as an escrow. For anything over a thousand cubic yards the escrow would rise exponentially up to $25,000,” Sauickie said adding that the escrow cost would cover the expense of the township’s inspection of the site.

“If the source of the fill changes during a project there would have to be an amendment to the application which would be included in the inspections of the original application,” Sauickie added.

He answered a question by resident Eleanor Hannum regarding whose responsibility it was to inspect the site, saying the responsibility fell to the town and seeing that the paperwork is filled out falls under the departments of the business administrator.

Jackson’s Zoning Officer will have the authority to deny a permit if it is determined that the placement of fill is deemed detrimental to the safety of the general public.

Supporting documentation required by the ordinance includes the hours of operation, haul routes for transporting material and interim traffic and safety measures.

The ordinance states that the Minor Soil/Fill Permit (100 to 500 cubic yards) has a fee $1,000, escrow being $2,000. And Major Soil/Fill Permit (greater than 500 cubic yards) would have a fee of $2,000 for every 1,000 cubic yards up to a maximum fee of $10,000. The escrow is $2,500 for the first 1,000 cubic yards; $1000 for every additional 1,000 cubic yards up to a maximum escrow of $25,000.

The proposed ordinance will have a public hearing during its second reading at an April 28, online council meeting which will start at 6 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seafood Gleaning Project Could Move To Become National Program

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Last fall, Fulfill, joined forces with America’s Gleaned Seafood and Trinity Seafood in a “First in the Nation” volunteer pilot program. Its Ocean County founder says the program needs to go national.

The pilot program was announced during a Sept. 20, 2019 news conference held at the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant. During that event members of each agency spoke about the new partnership and how the program was designed to prevent the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold and have it given to people who are in need of food.

Fulfill, a food bank that services Ocean and Monmouth counties, CEO Kim Guadagno, CEO and president, was excited about the new partnership noting that Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life.

Brick Wenzel is the president and founder of America’s Gleaned Seafood. He said this week that he’s been busy making his case to expand the program beyond the shore area and even the Garden State.

“When I wrote the Seafood Gleaning program, I had no idea that it would be fast tracked.

It is a worthy cause and answers many of the needs in the seafood industry, fisheries management, and for food security.”

“Our pilot program in Monmouth and Ocean counties has shown a clear path to writing a national program; The United States Seafood Gleaning Program (USSGP). Seafood Gleaning is being lobbied to be included in the Coronavirus rebuilding America Legislation.”

A letter written on behalf by the participants in America’s seafood supply chain was sent to over 200 ports and seafood processors from around the country and to President Donald Trump as well as the three Cabinet positions: Treasury, Commerce, and Agriculture requesting $500 million for the Department of Agricultures’ program to get seafood to the food insecure.

USSGP was designed to never use taxpayer’s money. “With the current circumstances and the overwhelming need, we can get this program going nation-wide in a matter of weeks,” Wenzel said.

Wenzel noted that the program has two strong benefits. “Getting protein to those whom are in the most need and putting people back to work is a priority. One of the highlights about this public investment is that the money being distributed to the program has a six times economic multiplier compared to direct payments to individuals and will be self-supportive when the pandemic passes.”

“This is why we have so much support across political boundaries. I need to especially thank

the fishing industry and the American Farm Bureau Federation for their support of this program,” Wenzel added.

The letter states that America’s seafood supply chain is, a critical component of the country’s domestic food infrastructure and “one of the major economic drivers in our country’s coastal communities and states.”

“Empty restaurants, cafes, and dining halls are a visible reminder of the ongoing, unprecedented public health efforts to blunt the spread of COVID-19. The livelihoods of the chefs, cooks, servers, and other staff are obvious and (Seafood - See Page 18)

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Seafood:

Continued From Page 15 direct casualties of those government efforts.

The economic disruption caused by forced restaurant closures and active encouragement for Americans to “shelter in place,” however, extend far beyond the food service sector, the letter added.

The letter also states that there is a direct line

from those temporarily shuttered businesses to the food distribution chain that supports them; the companies and workers who harvest, farm, prepare, process, package, and distribute the food products that we produce in our country.”

The Department of Homeland Security recognized the program in its March 19 memorandum that seafood workers are “essential critical infrastructure workers” that warrant prioritization in government support to help protect and maintain our role in food security.

In the case of seafood, more than two-thirds (68%) of the $102.2 billion that consumers paid for U.S. fishery products in 2017 was spent at food service establishments (as opposed to home consumption).

As a result, in many fisheries, the sudden near shutdown of restaurants and other storefronts has caused demand to evaporate overnight, threatening the continued economic viability of the entire supply chain which could mean

the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.

“In those fisheries where demand remains intact, the greatest ongoing challenge will be to make sure employers have state and local support for undergoing testing, screening, and potential quarantine protocols needed to ensure a healthy workforce,” the letter states.

“Without workers, healthy and sustainable fisheries would produce only a fraction of their potential. Congress and the Administration must work with state and local governments in that regard,” the letter added.

“Failure to act boldly now to preserve our country’s domestic seafood infrastructure will impose far greater costs on our economy and cause permanent damage to our nation’s ability to harvest, farm, process, and distribute seafood products,” the letter stated.

“Our domestic food distribution network produces nearly $700 billion in revenue annually, and employs nearly 1.5 million workers. The value of specialty crops annually is about $65 billion, and the value of processed fish products is about $12 billion annually, the letter added.

“Bipartisan efforts to keep Americans safe from COVID-19 and to deliver much-needed assistance to the most vulnerable among us are absolutely appropriate,” he added.

Wenzel said, “with an uncertain timeline ahead of us in this crisis, we must also take additional bold action to preserve the operating liquidity of the food production employers who provide and support domestic food infrastructure and the millions of jobs it supports.”

Six Flags Great Adventure Delays Season’s Opening

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Health concerns of COVID-19 has caused the delay in this year’s opening of Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

The township’s popular theme park attraction has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter according to Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari and Hurricane Harbor Communications Manager Kristin Fitzgerald.

“While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the property, the safety of our guests, team members, and animals is always our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation, and follow the most current guidance from federal, state, and local officials,” Fitzgerald said.

She added that, “for guests with prepaid tickets, the valid dates have been extended to the end of the 2020 season. For current 2020 Season Pass Holders, passes will be extended for the number of operating days the park is temporarily closed.”

Six Flags Great Adventure members will receive a month for each month that the park is closed, plus a free membership level upgrade for the rest of the 2020 season and other bonus benefits, as applicable.

For more information, visit sixflags.com/ greatadventure/coronavirus.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 25 - may 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might end up feeling fooled if you’re attracted only by someone’s or something’s alluring appearance. Don’t forget to pay your bills on time to avoid penalties and negative marks on your credit score in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your suspicions might not be groundless, but this isn’t the right time to call someone out. Keep your nose to the grindstone in the upcoming week and focus on honoring your duties and obligations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your head may be in the clouds as your imagination soars, but some people may expect you to take things more seriously. Be responsible in the week ahead and take care of things that matter in the real world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Being kindhearted and diligent may only go so far to protect you; be sure you’re checking all the boxes. A loved one could be difficult to deal with in the early part of the week, but you can remain understanding and avoid a confrontation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel restrained by circumstances beyond your control as the week begins. You may be so focused on dealing with what may be wrong that you might not be able to appreciate what’s right in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your inner critic might be amped up in the week ahead and find fault with things and people. You may justify this by saying that you’re simply insisting on excellence, but you may be too exacting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Flattery is nice if you are the recipient, but it doesn’t guarantee that the flatterer is trustworthy. You might be swayed by someone who butters you up with compliments or gifts in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Temptation is something to avoid in the week to come. Any impulsive decisions or actions might backfire in a very unpleasant way. Be forgiving if a loved one isn’t as cooperative and loving as usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might feel there isn’t enough to go around, and your wallet may feel the pinch. The desire for material success could provoke you to take unnecessary risks or make poor decisions in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your decisions about things in life and at work may be affected. As this week unfolds, avoid making changes, new starts or key decisions, because what appears to be the right direction could lead to a dead end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might feel that people expect you to do all the hard work as the first part of the week passes by. Since you may feel unappreciated, your mood might not be as cheerful as you’d like. Avoid taking out frustrations on someone else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Consider putting the pursuit of your dreams on hold until the second part of the week. It may be wise to put a new project on hold or pass up a chance to make a major purchase. Some people might be less cooperative than usual.

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