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−Photo courtesy Lacey Schools (Above) A school bus and first responder vehicles were part of the procession. (Left) School officials got to have a little interaction – at a distance – with students.

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By Chris Lundy LACEY – Senior year is possibly one of the most defining school years, so the local school district wanted to do a little something nice for them while they are stuck inside.

A parade of school staff and first responders visited all 266 members of Lacey Township High School’s Class of 2020 in one twelve-hour day.

They left a sign on their front yards stating “We Are Proud of You Class of 2020.” They also gave “senior survival kits,”

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Governor Outlines Six Point Road Map To Reopening State

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Ensuring resiliency, a responsible economic restart, securing safe places for isolation, expanded testing, sustained reduction in new cases and implementing robust contact tracing were all part of the governor’s six-point road map to reopening New Jersey.

During his April 27 press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy spoke about steps that would be taken within the next five weeks to gradually reopen

the Garden State.

“We have a great confidence that social distancing and other norms will help this,” the Governor said, adding that schools won’t be opening any time soon.

“As we look at the curve of new COVID-19 cases, it remains flat, but as we will discuss in a few moments, before we can get ourselves on the road to recovery, we need this curve to bend (Governor - See Page 4)

Principal Gregory Brandis said.

A decorated school bus, and vehicles from the police, fi re department and first aid squads were part of the Class of 2020 Celebration Tour, and school district administration and Board of Education members rode along.

The gif t bag, signs, and t-shirts were made possible by a “generous donation from Wawa, the LTHS Boosters, and the LTHS PTSA,” Brandis said. “Also, Debi’s Signs did a fantastic job of creating the

lawn signs and T-shirts.”

A letter sent home to families beforehand let them know that this was coming.

“We are encouraging our seniors to come out to be seen, showing their Lacey Pride, and more importantly, to be celebrated when you see us coming,” he wrote.

Brandis pointed out that even though all these people will be parading through town, they will be socially distancing from each other, and will be wearing (Parade - See Page 7)

Text System Will Help Struggling Families Find Food

By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE − Noting the greater demand placed upon food banks, some of which have had to close due to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fullfill, formerly the FoodBank of

Monmouth and Ocean Counties announced details of a new “FindFood” text system to help struggling families with their needs.

Fulfill President and CEO Kim Guadagno outlined the new system to help connect

the growing number of struggling children, families, and seniors to the services they need during a press conference held on Zoom on the morning of April 20. She said the new tool was the first of its (Food - See Page 6)

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Governor:

Continued From Page 1 down and stay down,” Murphy said.

Recently, the number of people being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 is lower than the number of people being released from the hospital, cured of COVID-19, he said.

“This data, which we receive and report every day, is the measuring stick of our progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Murphy added.

“Our progress to date has been driven by the hard work of tens of thousands of dedicated health care professionals and fi rst responders.”

Discussing his vision to put the state on the road to recovery he prefaced, “there is still much work to be done. If we let up even one bit with our aggressive social distancing measures too soon – even one day too soon – we can easily see ourselves skidding off this road.”

Gov. Murphy stressed, “public health creates economic health. That’s the order in which we must proceed. It means that before we reopen non-essential stores and businesses, before we can reopen our parks, or before we allow in-person dining in our restaurants – among any host of other activities – people need to know, first and foremost, that their health will be safeguarded from COVID-19.

“With that principle as our starting point, we can put ourselves on The Road Back – with a clear vision for moving forward, and guided by objective metrics and mileposts

we must meet to move forward. The Road Back is driven by data, science, health progress, and common sense. We will use rigorous standards that are equally smart and thoughtful,” he added.

“This road map is designed with one goal only – to restore the health, strength, and well-being of New Jersey for the long-term.

Until we give the public confidence that they should not be fearful, we cannot take further steps. A plan that is needlessly rushed is a plan that will needlessly fail,” Murphy said adding that he will wait until May 15 to announce whether schools will reopen during the current school year.

The governor mentioned his conversation with Linda Goler Blount, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. “We know from the data that COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on our communities of color. So, we must not only ensure that these communities can thrive again, our system must ensure equity as we get to that point.

“COVID-19 did not create the inequalities in our society. But, it laid them bare. So, this is also our opportunity to help close those gaps,” Gov. Murphy added.

The governor noted that recovery wasn’t just about New Jersey. “For us to rush ahead of either Pennsylvania or New York, or any of our other four state partners – or vice versa – would risk returning our entire region back into lockdown mode.

“This doesn’t mean that we will, or even can, take every step at the exact same time, or in the exact same way, as our neighbors but, we will share information and make

decisions based on the guidance of our public health and security experts, and with an eye on our north star, which is to protect lives across our seven states and across our nation,” he said.

The governor said that when the state has accomplished the “six principles that will keep New Jersey on the road back - using renewed public health to create renewed economic health; following trends of sustained reductions in new COVID-19 cases and other key metrics reflecting a decreasing burden of disease; expanding testing capacity and speeding-up the return of results; robust contact tracing; and ensuring safe places where those positively diagnosed in the future can isolate - we can move to principle number five, responsibly restarting our economy to restore our economic health and, to secure our future, we move to principle number six – ensuring our resiliency.”

The Stay-at-Home Order which has been in effect since March 21, will remain in effect in its entirety until further notice. “For us to move out from underneath this order, we will need to see, at the least, a sustained reduction in the number of new positive COVID-19 test results, new COVID-19 related hospitalizations, and other metrics.

We also will need to see our hospitals step down from functioning under a crisis standard of care,” he said.

“We will need to look across a length of time, and to not be distracted by statistical noise. We need to ensure we have a robust and fully functioning healthcare system ready to meet the challenges ahead. And,

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it’s not just our hospitals, but also ambulatory facilities, long term care facilities, provider practices – everywhere health care is delivered,” he added.

Gov. Murphy said the state was actively working toward doubling diagnostic testing capacity by the end of May, and having everything in place – from the kits themselves to the lab capacity necessary to ensure quick turnaround of results.

“We will prioritize testing for healthcare workers, other essential workers, and vulnerable populations and we will ensure those who test positive will be linked to a health care provider,” he said.

“Our system will also be prepared to engage in targeted surveillance testing within communities, to further protect against the resurgence of COVID-19 and to build datasets that can help us better understand its spread,” Murphy said.

“To achieve these aims, we will need significant support from our federal partners, and we will continue to expand our partnerships with private-sector labs, and with institutions like Rutgers,” he said. There is also a need to recruit and deploy an army of contact tracers whose sole purpose will be to identify these individuals, so medical staff can follow-up and ensure they do not contribute to further spread of COVID-19.

According to national guidance, a proper program will require anywhere from 15 to 81 persons engaged in contact tracing for every 100,000 residents.

The governor said this means between roughly 1,300 to more than 7,000 people (Governor - See Page 11)

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Food:

Continued From Page 1 kind in the tri-state.

The “FindFood” text system will help children, families, and seniors access food during the current COVID-19 crisis and beyond. It will identify the three nearest food pantries to the person when he or she texts “findfood” (no space) in English or “comida” in Spanish to 888-918-2729.

Texters will be prompted to give their zip code and will receive responses in their chosen language.

“Every single restaurant and hospitality facility in the state has been closed. The number one industry in Monmouth and Ocean County is the Jersey shore and

the Jersey shore is closed and most of the restaurants are closed so the need has in the last 35 days has gone from zero to 60 in five seconds,” Guadagno said.

She added that “where we were not making any meals we now have a restaurant partnership where we are now making 47,000 meals and we provide a stipend to the restaurant so the restaurant can stay open and their employees can stay out of a pantry and they in turn feed senior citizens, kids and shut-ins and veterans hot nutritious meals.”

“We’ve also done 15,000 crisis boxes which are designed to feed a family of four for six days. They are shelf stable food which means you can stock your pantry with it and if you don’t have a refrigerator there will be milk and cereal that you can

save over time. That is something we have never done before,” Guadagno said.

“If you’ve just lost your job and you are struggling to put food on the table for your family, the last thing you want to do is hunt around for a food pantry. Fulfill’s ‘FindFood’ text platform provides our food insecure neighbors with immediate and customized resources. We want to make it as easy as possible for people in need to find a food pantry that’s convenient and open… and now, that information is available to them in the palm of their hands,” she said.

The former State Lieutenant Governor added that a thousand lawn signs, in both Spanish and English, and billboards have been strategically placed throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties to promote the program.

Flyers have also been distributed to Fulfill’s 289 plus feeding agencies and elected officials to help Fulfill spread the word about the service, with stickers also being placed on Fulfill’s Crisis Relief Boxes. A social media campaign with the hashtags #FindFood and #comida can be found on Fulfill’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube channel.

“We want to thank New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal for organizing dozens of volunteers who helped Fulfill prepare the lawn signs. Since the coronavirus outbreak in our

area began, Fulfill has seen a 40% increase in the demand for food,” Guadagno added.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations can support Fulfill’s efforts by donating at fulfillnj.org. Guadagno noted that, “we were there to provide food and comfort during economic storms, Superstorm Sandy, and now a pandemic.”

Guadangno said that in the last 35 days “we have made 364,000 more meals in terms of distribution of product than we ever have before, so it is not like Superstorm Sandy where there was an end in sight and we were just doing a cleanup. This is throughout the country and throughout the state and there is no end in sight.”

She added that Fulfill wanted to create a place where people “could feel comfortable calling themselves on their own phone privately and find a place to find some food and bring it home to feed their families.”

While the normal procedure would have recipients of Fulfill being asked where they live, that they have civil rights that must be followed and they would be receiving government subsidized food, “we no longer ask those questions because of social distancing, the idea is quite simple we’ll put the food in the back of a trunk and then instead of having the volunteer go around to the driver side and say these questions we are putting it in the bag itself.”

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“We cannot come together or approach each other; however, we cannot wait to see you! In addition, if any other students or Lacey School Community members see the procession of vehicles, please wave and/or show signs of support for our 2020 seniors,” he said.

Families were urged to take pictures and share them on social media, one of the only places people can see each other anymore.

Superintendent Vanessa Clark said the feedback from students and parents has been amazing. She shared one message: “Hi, on behalf of my family and my daughter. THANK YOU very very much for the senior celebration!!!!! My daughter was so excited all day (as were we) about it. These past few weeks have been tough being a senior and that is just what my daughter and all her classmates needed. It was an awesome event that we will never forget!!!! Please pass this message on to

The Southern Ocean Times, May 2, 2020, Page 7 all the board members. You all made a beautiful and fun memory for the class of 2020! Stay well.”

This was not to replace important events like prom or graduation, but to boost spirits because those things are still up in the air.

Clark had written to families: “We continue to hope we can return to our school buildings before the end of the school year.

We also continue to plan for the possibility that we might not. There are so many activities and events that students look forward to whether as a culmination of the school year or school career. We are especially focused on our high school seniors and on milestone events such as prom, scholarship night, awards night, and graduation.”

Gov. Phil Murphy said that all schools are closed until May 15, and only then will state officials consider re-opening them.

“We want to celebrate them and let them know we’re thinking of them. We know the milestones are tough, but we’re going to make this special,” Clark said during an interview on Fox 29 Philadelphia, while they filmed the parade.

−Photo courtesy Lacey Schools Superintendent Vanessa Clark shows off one of the signs.

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Baking Show Looking For Cast Members

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Do you have what it takes to rise to the top?

An award-winning television production company wants to meet you. They are currently casting for a show where you’d be facing off against other bakers on a major cable network.

The name of the show and the network have not yet been revealed, but the description is as follows: “Whether you’re a pie pro or a cookie connoisseur, we’re looking for blue ribbon fanatics for a fun new project about the world of competitive baking. This project will follow a handful of bakers as they travel

and compete in their annual circuits.”

To apply, fi ll out the online form found here: forms.gle/vMVjisqvzxhfDnjA9 Contestants must be 18 or older, and they must be able to participate in at least one baking competition annually. (It is not necessary to have entered a baking competition previously.)

Currently, they are in the casting stage. The show would not fi lm until later this year or even next year.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions can be sent to the producers at amateurbakerscasting@gmail.com.

Waretown Cancels Founder’s Day

WARETOWN − Please be advised due to COVID-19, the mayor and Township Committee are announcing the cancellation of this year’s Founder’s Day events, including the Fireworks scheduled for May 23, 2020.

During this time of COVID-19 outbreak, the very difficult, but necessary, decision was to cancel this Township of Ocean event

for the safety of the public and our residents.

Please continue to stay at home and wear masks while out to help New Jersey flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases.

Vendors can obtain a refund by contacting Jean Broadbent, Recreation Director, at recreation@twpoceannj.gov or calling 609-693-3302 ext. 601.

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Southern Chamber CEO Guest Of Tourism Webcast

SHIP BOTTOM - The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce CEO, Lori Pepenella was selected to be one of six panelists to provide an outlook for the May 6, 2020 tourism and business season for the New Jersey Shore region. Pepenella serves as the Vice President of the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association, Commissioner for Ocean County Culture & Heritage and the Vice Chair of the Ocean County Tourism & Business Advisory Board.

She has been a panelist on several previous ShoreCast discussions since its inception in 2008. The Jersey ShoreCast is traditionally hosted in Atlantic City to an audience of press and tourism representatives.

With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the 12th annual event will be virtual. The event features guest speaker and moderator Mark Blum, publisher of The Press of Atlantic City. The panel of experts drawn from local industry and Stockton University include Donna Albano, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies; Michael Busler, Ph.D., Professor of business Studies-Finance, Stockton University; Michael Chait President, Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce; Lori Pepenella, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce representing the LBI Region; Larry Sieg,

Director-Communications and Marketing, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; and Michael Tidwell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Seaview, a Dolce Hotel.

The group will share their predictions for the 2020 tourism season and their perspectives on the emerging trends affecting the gaming, hospitality & tourism in the COVID-19 era.

The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is the official and accredited destination marketing and management organization for the Long Beach Island Region. It runs continuous promotion that is fueled by the business community such as the April 26 Wedding Road Show Virtual showcase, and the 2020 Summer Refresh campaign that will create conversations to promote places, spaces and businesses that are ready to serve.

The May 6 Event will begin at 8:30 a.m.

It is free and open to the public, however registration is required at eventbrite. com/e/12th-annual-jersey-shorecast-registration-99544923546 For more information on the Southern Ocean Chamber and their ongoing COVID-19 response programs and resources go to visitLBIregion.com or follow on social as @southernoceanchamber @ LBIregion

Barnabas Health Seeks Blood Donors For COVID-19 Treatment Program

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Plasma donations are being sought by RWJBarnabas Health from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program.

The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match the stringent criteria and who have serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections.

RWJBarnabas Health acute care hospitals are participating in the Mayo Clinic’s clinical trial, as well as selected patients who will be in the individual experimental arm, on the use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

The hospitals do not collect convalescent plasma. The plasma is obtained from the blood banks with which RWJBarnabas Health has contracts – the American Red Cross and the New York Blood Center – where the convalescent plasma is collected. Patients who have recovered at RWJBarnabas Health facilities are being notified of this collection process.

Requests for donations be directed to a specific patient are not being accepted at

this time.

The Food and Drug Administration authorized on March 25, compassionate use of convalescent plasma for patients infected with the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The effectiveness of such treatments has not yet been proven in treating COVID-19 and the convalescent plasma therapy remains an experimental procedure.

The limiting factors to this procedure include the amount of product available due to low levels of antibodies, the need to match convalescent plasma to a patient’s blood type -- the same as any blood product -- and the two-week wait the donor must be negative after recovering from COVID-19.

Volunteers are being sought by the American Red Cross and the New York Blood center, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are fully recovered COVID-19 patients to sign up to donate plasma to help current patients.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Health Department Works With Nursing Homes During Pandemic

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Health Department officials said they have been working with nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure that everything is being done to protect the health of residents and employees during the spread of COVID-19.

“We knew from day one that the senior residents in the assisted living and longterm care facilities were going to be high risk,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “There are a unique set of challenges and barriers that these facilities have been trying to contain and limit the spread of the disease and the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is assisting them whichever way they can.”

On March 11, the Health Department had a conference with the facilities and did so again more recently, bringing in the Health Care Association of New Jersey.

On a daily basis, teams of four nurses and an epidemiologist from the Health Department contact each facility to make sure they have the necessary staff and supplies.

“Our liaison teams reinforce the CDC guidelines for handling patients in these settings,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer.

“It’s not an easy job trying to keep patients healthy and safe especially when you’re dealing with high-risk individuals that are vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus in close quarters. We are also working to provide channels to state and local authorities and coordinating efforts with the Ocean County Senior Services Department. One of their biggest needs that the OCHD has been able to assist with, and directly provide,

is personal protection equipment (PPE).”

It is critical that the facilities have, and are following, all of the recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Health Department stated.

“Ensuring patients are properly handled, protecting the healthcare worker in the facility, trying to prevent the spread to others and discussing how facilities are handling joint meal service are just a few of the scenarios that are being addressed.”

“More than 173,000 residents in Ocean County are older adults,” expressed Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services and County Operations. “A large portion of seniors are living at these facilities so it’s been important that staff and patients have a resource such as the Ocean County Health Department for crucial guidance and assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak.”

For information regarding long term care facilities in the county, visit ochd.org If a resident is concerned that a facility is not following regulations, they should contact the New Jersey Department of Health Long Term Care Facility Complaint Hotline at (800) 792-9770.

The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

The NJDOH hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1.

Additional information can be found at: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/summary. html and state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/ncov. shtml.

Autism Resources Available Online

OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website.

The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even a free iOS or Android app for family networking.

Groups on the list cover the full age range from preschool to adult, and provide support in matters of education, social skills, behavior management, and health, especially regarding COVID-19 information.

Caregivers will find useful approaches for discussing social distancing, schedule and routine development, home schooling, and caregiver self-care techniques. There also are links to organizations that provide fun, instructive activities and games.

For more details, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.

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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Governor:

Continued From Page 4 to take on this work. But, the state are is engaging a number of tech companies to decrease the need for personnel and to make these personnel more accurate.

“We will need to provide those who do test positive in the future with a safe and free place to isolate themselves and protect others from COVID-19. We must also be prepared to support these people with wrap-around services, as needed,” the governor added.

The governor said “when we restart our economy, we will see new COVID-19 cases. That much we are sure about. Our goal will be to prevent these new cases from multiplying.”

The governor will be announcing the formation and the members of the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission involving economists, business leaders, labor leaders, and health care experts among them, with local, national, and global experience and knowledge.

The Southern Ocean Times, May 2, 2020, Page 11 “It will be their task to balance multiple competing needs to ensure we arrive at equitable decisions that work for every community in our state. I want nothing more than to see every Main Street filled with shoppers and diners once again. I want our construction sites roaring with activity once again. I want to see the shore humming through the summer,” Gov. Murphy said.

“We cannot think of COVID-19 as a oneand-done. Ensuring New Jersey’s resiliency for the next outbreak – and that no one will be left unprotected because of racial or socio-economic status – must be part of our response to this outbreak. COVID-19 showed no favorites in ravaging our state, and neither will we in preparing for the next wave,” he said.

“This is a plan for how we move forward – not if we move forward,” he said. “So, let’s do this together. Let’s start by lowering the curve. We can do this if we all keep focus over the coming weeks. And, when we do this, it will be that much sooner that we are able to reach our destination.”

Barnegat Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A 24-year-old Barnegat man is facing some serious charges including manslaughter, aggravated assault and strict liability vehicular homicide.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on April 21, that Jeydon Lowe had not only been arrested on those charges, but also charged with the motor vehicle offenses of Driving While Intoxicated and Speeding.

The charges stem from an incident that began at 5:30 p.m. on March 25, when members of the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash on Stafford Avenue near Hilliard Boulevard.

An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Stafford Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit revealed that a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt operated by Lowe was traveling eastbound on Stafford Avenue at an extremely high rate of speed.

Lowe lost control of his car as he was attempting to navigate a right-hand turn, and consequently crashed into a tree. A passen-

ger in the front seat of the vehicle, Robert Parlin, 24, of Little Egg Harbor, succumbed to his injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A search warrant was obtained for a draw of Lowe’s blood while he was being treated at Southern Ocean County Medical Center.

Laboratory results from the blood draw indicated that Lowe had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of nearly .12 percent.

An operator of a motor vehicle is presumed to be over the legal limit where his/her BAC is .08 or greater.

Lowe surrendered himself to Detectives of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on April 21, in the presence of his attorney.

He is presently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the collective assistance of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Stafford Township Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit relative to this investigation.

Ocean Recreation Hosts Trip To Tropicana Holiday Show

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City Tropicana Holiday Show on December 7.

Tickets are $30 per person. Price includes show ticket for the 3:30 p.m. matinee, $15 slot play and driver’s gratuity. Lunch on your own. The bus will board at 10 a.m. from Township of Ocean Community Center 239 11th Street, Waretown. Bus departs from Atlantic City at 6:30 p.m.

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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!

Dr. Izzy

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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

Immune System Benefits Of Andrographis

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. People are starting to think outside the pill as they shelter-in-place, and look online for herbs and vitamins that support immune function. As consumers become more savvy about natural plant-based medicine, we are seeing increasing interest in one herb in particular called Andrographis.

Research articles typically refer to one of its biologically active constitutes called “andrographolide.” This is an extracted natural compound from the leaves and stem of Andrographis paniculata. It’s one of many compounds that has a medicinal action on the body.

Andrographolide has many powerful actions on the human body and may help cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension. This cluster of problems is sometimes called metabolic syndrome.

Andrographis is used widely overseas for a variety of conditions, but especially those of the upper respiratory tract. For example, Andrographis is commonly given to people who suffer with respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, sore throats, acute and chronic cough conditions, sinusitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections with fever. Here in the US, pharmaceuticals are typically used for these conditions, either to treat the infection, or as an adjunctive. That’s why you’ve probably never heard of Andrographis until today.

That said, if you have Lyme, you may have heard of this before because Lyme doctors should know about Andrographis. It’s an herb that can be used to target and destroy the causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi and in my opinion, it probably works better than Cat’s Claw.

Today, I’d like to share some findings about Andrographis. It is sold over-the-counter however, ask your doctor if this is something you should take for your individual concerns. I’m not a doctor so I cannot advise.

Furthermore, I am not suggesting this as a treatment for COVID-19 or any coronavirus.

Studies done on animals suggest that Andrographis might help with brain inflammation such as encephalitis.In one study, andrographolide improved synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex (in animals) and down-regulated the expression of genes that were causing harm.

In other words, andrographolide helped ameliorate symptoms of brain damage in rodents.

Can it do that in humans? No one can say, but getting into the brain is a big deal.

A recent study on this herb found that it could produce some anxiolytic effects on the brain, but it was in combination with ashwagandha. That means it has some activity on GABA receptors and therefore, your sleep cycle. The adaptogenic potential of andrographis suggests that it ‘knows’ what to do in the body, and can regulate physiological responses by turning them up or down, depending on what your body needs. That’s how adaptogens work.

There are over 2 dozen species of andrographis, and only a some have useful medicinal properties. I have a longer version of this article listing more benefits. You can get it if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com Andrographis is sold in dietary supplements nationwide and online.

It comes in various forms. Again, I must ask you to refer to your practitioner to see if it’s right for you.

(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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Inside The Law Buying A House During The Days Of The COVID 19 Virus

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Despite the wide spread threat of COVID 19, many residents are already in contracts to purchase new homes with closing dates fast approaching. While there are many mandatory business closures and the need for social distancing, a closing can continue provided various safety measures are taken.

First, make sure that when there are any inspections or appraisals scheduled that the new home is vacated. It is acceptable to request that the current owners leave the home during the inspection to avoid person to person contact. Wearing gloves and a mask during the inspection is not unreasonable to protect yourself, your professionals and the seller.

Second, as you complete attorney review and agreed on final contract terms you should discuss with your attorney immediately ordering a title search and survey. Many companies are closed, on restricted hours, or back logged. It is best to order these documents early to get this documents that are essential for closing to avoid later delay.

Third, as group meetings are limit-

ed you may be able to schedule your closing Dina M. Vicari Esq. enacting other social distancing measures. The real estate industry is currently in the process of designing platforms and approving methods to allow for electronic signatures and notarizing for loan and conveyance documents. These technologies are in the process are being perfected, implemented and soon to be used to assist in the closing process.

Finally, once you close you should take extra steps to properly disinfect your new home. This would include cleaning duct work and dry vents. There are companies that are specialized in disinfecting for the COVID 19.

The list above is a broad outline of measures to be taken to protect yourself. We at R.C. Shea and Associates can assist you during your home purchase. Feel free to contact us as 732-505-1212. Our attorneys and staff are ready to help you purchase your family’s new home.

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Library Announces Online Reading Challenges

TOMS RIVER – Social distancing matters, but it doesn’t interfere with dual reading competitions for Ocean County Library card holders.

The Cabin Fever Challenge and the 2020 Teen Reads Challenge are as close as your computer or mobile device, and prizes await the winners.

Registration for both is ongoing at the Ocean County Library website. Log selections and mark progress through the free Beanstack Tracker, available for iOS and Android, and compatible with Alexa devices. One Beanstack account can cover all family members.

The Cabin Fever Challenge is open to all ages. To be eligible for prizes, entrants read,

or listen to, three books, and complete five activities that can be found in the library’s online resources.

The Teen Reads Challenge entails one book each month, through December 31.

Entrants are eligible for monthly prizes, and also for grand prize giveaways at the end of 2020.

The OCL website contains the Young Adult suggested reading list, and eBooks and audiobooks downloadable through Hoopla, OverDrive, and RBDigital.

While you’re logging the books you’ve read, you can also offer your assessments of them in quick reviews.

Find out about both Reading Challenges at theoceancountylibrary.org/beanstack.

Wine Festival Postponed

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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 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.

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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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Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler.

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Ocean County Clerk’s Office Ready For July 9 Primary

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Republican and Democratic primaries in the state will be held on Tuesday, July 7 due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is prepared for the new date which Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order earlier this month to establish. This year’s primary includes voting for each party’s choice for president.

The governor’s order also shifted the deadlines for registering to vote and the cut-off date for applying for a vote-by-mail ballot, according to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella.

Colabella said, “residents may register to vote up to June 16 if they want to cast a primary ballot. The new deadline to submit a vote-by-mail ballot application through the mail is June 30.

He added that the application must be received by June 30 in order to mail the ballot back to the voter.

Applications for both voter registration and vote-by-mail ballots can be downloaded via links on the Ocean Clerk’s website oceancountyclerk.com. The clerk’s site and Facebook page has information on candidates and other information regarding the primaries, Colabella said.

In order to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, voters must already be a declared voter in either party or an undeclared voter who chooses a party when fi rst casting a primary ballot.

Registered Republicans and Democrats wishing to change their party affiliation prior to the 2020 primaries must do so by May 13 with the Ocean County Board of Elections.

Party members will choose their candidates for November election for President, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives along with county and municipal offices.

Independent candidates wishing to run for municipal or county office have until

July 7, to submit their completed petitions to the county clerk’s office.

As a means to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, candidates can now obtain signatures electronically on a nominating petition.

The County Clerk said these are only supplemental signature pages. A candidate/designee will still need to complete all of the required documents (i.e. Oath of Allegiance, Certificate of Acceptance, etc.) All of the statutory requirements will remain the same.

Instructions for using the Single Signature Electronic Forms and the forms are available on the NJ Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections/index. shtml.

Independent candidates for president and congress file their petitions directly with the state Division of Elections.

Colabella said, while Ocean County has closed its public buildings to the public, his office continues to prepare for the upcoming primary.

In an effort to maintain social distancing, Colabella recently llive-streamed the statutory-required drawing of ballot positions for the primaries on the clerk’s Facebook page, facebook.com/oceancountyclerk.

“The April 9 drawing is posted for anyone who would like to see it,” Colabella said.

Along with the information online, residents can also speak to an official at the clerk’s election office by calling 732929-2153.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn, liaison to the county clerk’s office, thanked Colabella and his staff for having so many services available to the public despite the ongoing Coronavirus emergency.

“The public can rest assured that during these difficult times Ocean County government continues to function while we take all the necessary precautions to protect the public and our employees,” Quinn said.

Bank Foundation Awards Grants To Community Groups

TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded seven rapid response grants totaling $115,000 to community partners providing emergency food relief during the pandemic. Grants were awarded to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Fulfill, Family Food Relief of New Jersey, Jewish Family Services Atlantic County, Lunch Break, Salvation Army of

Atlantic City and The Food Bank of South Jersey.

“OceanFirst Foundation is pleased to award Rapid Response Grants to our trusted Food Bank partners to alleviate the food insecurity being experience by our neighbors in need during this pandemic,” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 2 - MAY 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Key relationships can take a turn for the better if you keep your promises. Because you are excited to make dynamic changes, you might cause someone to question your loyalty. Focus on being committed in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan on spending blissful moments of togetherness with someone who puts the “R� in romance. Your imaginative ideas might be useful in a work environment as this week progresses, although they may not bring personal benefits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now is an excellent time to really think out any plans you make.

You could be tempted to act on emotional impulses rather than logical deductions. Your charm and attractiveness are likely at a peak in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may become involved in a partner’s new interests. Although you may have found it more diďŹƒcult to communicate with each other lately, the two of you can work together quite well later this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Any desire you may have for recognition could be fulfilled as the upcoming week unfolds. Try to visualize achieving what you want. You may be more enthused than usual about appearing in public and attaining career success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This might be a day when you must simplify what you have to say to get a complicated concept across. You may have a chance to buy a beautiful item that you’ve long dreamed of owning in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put inspirations into action. The people in your life can spark your imagination and help you find practical applications for your ideas. Enjoy a heightened sense of peace and understanding with loved ones this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone could share romantic ideals or inspiring thoughts with you, but they won’t undermine practical considerations. Don’t hesitate to accept invitations or pursue the love interest of your dreams in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your partner’s cheerful encouragement or a friend’s support can build a welcoming environment, making it easier to succeed at any project. As this week unfolds, some financial pressures should be relieved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have a deep interest in a creative or personal project that interferes with a family outing or other commitment. Avoid confrontations just to have your own way. Be willing to compromise in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put some more effort into your appearance. People prefer to deal with those who appear prosperous and successful.

Make yourself extra attractive and appealing in the week ahead and you should be able to add to your success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your high ideals might be compared to the giant waves of the ocean. You may continuously focus your efforts on achieving perfect tranquility this week, and friends will help. Buying more stuff may not bring satisfaction.

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Medical Staff Takes Care Of Its Workers

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Senior staff are donating paid time off to workers at Ocean Health Initiatives who are impacted by the coronavirus.

Workers who are have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or if they have family with it, and need to be quarantined, are welcome to paid time off, senior staff reported. When an employee’s own paid time off is used up, rather than go without pay, the donated PTO will kick in to help staff members get through the crisis. The donated PTO is being donated from senior staff to those in need.

Additionally, the company was running an internal food drive for staff that have been impacted by the crisis, scheduled to run from April 27 through May 1.

Ocean Health Initiatives is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center with lo-

cations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Some of their locations are still open throughout this pandemic: 686 Route 70, Lakehurst for OB/GYN appointments and 10 Stockton Dr., Toms River for Well Visits and the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) in the Toms River parking lot for sick visits.

OHI is currently offering telehealth services as well. If needed, call (732) 363-6655 for an appointment.

Since a lot of families are not able to leave their homes during this pandemic, the OHI Lakewood Pharmacy and OHI Manchester Pharmacy remain open and have a delivery service. Any current OHI pharmacy patients may obtain new prescriptions, refills, and counseling about medications from these two sites. If you are unable to travel, call the pharmacy at 732-719-1500 for delivery options.

For more information visit ohinj.org

Tuckerton Flushing Water Mains

TUCKERTON − The Borough of Tuckerton Water and Sewer Department will be conducting the inspection and testing of fire hydrants and the flushing of water mains from April 13, 2020 to June 12, 2020, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. not including any holidays.

During this time low water pressure and the discoloration of your water may occur, which is normal. Should you experience air or discoloration in your water supply it will

be necessary to flush your internal water system by running cold water only from all of your fixtures until which time the air and discoloration is removed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and ask for your cooperation and understanding during this very important procedure.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call 609296-9222 or visit tuckertonborough.com.

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