2020-05-02 - The Toms River Times

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DRJ Catering, supported by Operation Barbecue Relief, ser ved i nd iv idu al take-out meals to residents on May 1. They were also scheduled to do the same on May 8, 15, and 22 out of the Presbyterian Church Toms River parking lot, 1070 Hooper Ave. (BBQ - See Page 6)

Local Musician, Family Man Remembered

By Chris Lundy OCEAN GATE – A local musician and boater was remembered after he went out on his rowboat before a recent storm and didn’t make it back.

Matt Conway, 67, was remembered by his fellow bandmates in the Shamrock & Thistle Pipes & Drums as a man who loved his family,

friends, and of course music. He was a multi-instrumentalist, playing saxophone, accordion, guitar, smallpipes, and trombone in addition to the bagpipes.

“The loss of our dear brother is immeasurable and will be felt by us for years to come. We ask that you please pray for his wife Pat and their

family during this very difficult time,” the band stated. “Matt was kind, compassionate, intelligent, and funny, and his contributions to the band were innumerable. His memory will live in our hearts always.”

The band said that he was an experienced boater, and photos from home security videos showed

him leaving with his life vest on.

The band thanked the Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police for their tireless efforts trying to find him.

The storm had blown through the area very suddenly on April 21, causing a lot of damage inland in Toms River, where residents reported

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A release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said that he had been found washed ashore on Island Beach State Park on April 23, two days after he had gone out on his rowboat.

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(Musician - See Page 9)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Former Superintendent Michael Ritacco did a lot for Toms River schools, but he will be remembered for what he did for himself.

Ritacco was sentenced to prison in 2012 for tax evasion and bribery charges. Between 2002 and 2010, he had swindled more than a million dollars from the district through insurance scams with the district’s insurance broker, Francis X. Gartland, insurance broker Frank Cotroneo, and Frank D’Alonzo, who had been the district’s athletic supervisor and supervisor of technology projects.

According to the U.S. Attorney General’s Office, Ritacco was incarcerated in Fairton, New Jersey, with a release date of Aug. 6, 2022.

Today, the Bureau of Prisons shows that he is at a Residential Reentry Management in Philadelphia. It is now shown that his release date is May 25, 2022. Residential programs like this one are halfway houses that allow recently released inmates to acclimate to outside life.

(Jail - See Page 8)

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, Fullf ill, 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 (Food - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 However, this isn’t the first time they’ve been here. They served meals to Superstorm Sandy victims and came to Toms River on two other occasions to serve needy families in 2018 and 2019.

“Drawing from experiences serving after natural disasters, Operation BBQ Relief has the ability to effectively and efficiently provide thousands of meals in a short amount of time while still abiding by Center for Disease Control social distancing group gathering guidelines,” said David Keith, Area Coordinator for New Jersey and owner of DRJ Catering.

The group started adapting their methods to serve the virus months ago, as soon as they realized there was going to be a need for their services.

To limit social interactions, food distribution will be drive-through style. Food will be put in trunks or truck beds. Families are asked to stay in their vehicles at all time. All servers and food preparers are adhering to guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control. Bulk meals were served to the following: • Children that no longer receive hot lunches at school • Healthcare workers at hospitals who are responding to COVID-19 • Homeless populations throughout the community • Veterans who have served our country

• Women who are seeking shelter at safe homes • Families members that have recently lost their jobs • First responders serving on the front lines • Organizations that are short on volunteers as social distancing guidelines are in place Keith said the organization got its start feeding the healthcare workers, veterans, first responders and other organizations in the Kansas City area and have now expanded to different parts of the country.

“A hot meal provides hope, compassion, and comfort during a pandemic that creates several levels of uncertainty,” he said.

“We are so grateful for DRJ Catering and Operation BBQ helping to feed our residents with a delicious barbecue meal during these difficult times,” Mayor Maurice B. Hill said. “They have been a great partner with us in the past and I cannot thank them enough for their generosity to our community.”

Operation BBQ Relief is connecting with closed restaurants to make the meals, empowering them to open their doors and bring their staff back to work as partners in the newly established program Operation Restaurant Relief.

They utilize the restaurant kitchens and staff to prepare meals for their local communities. For more information, or to volunteer or donate, visit obr.org.

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Continued From Page 1 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 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

The Toms River Times, May 2, 2020, Page 7 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 gover nment 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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Continued From Page 1 Under the First Step Act, inmates may earn up to 54 days of good conduct time for each year of the term imposed, according to the Bureau of Prisons.

Up until his indictment, Ritacco had been a powerful force in town and one of the district’s biggest cheerleaders. He championed the budget, special projects, and ways to bring in revenue besides taxes.

One of these was an arena on the campus of High School North, which was later dubbed The Ritacco Center. The facility kept his name until his illegal activity became public. Then, the district sold the naming rights

to Poland Springs and now its name is the RWJBarnabas Health Arena. Even when the building was built, there were questions about its finances. During its first year being open, the High School North’s graduation was held there, and a student told a reporter that students had been promised more use of the building, but that was the first time she was in it.

Also during his tenure was the construction of the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Facility, named after a former superintendent, which broke ground in 2006. It’s the “bubble” between Intermediate East and Hooper Avenue Elementary School. The $2.4 million building was paid for by a referendum, with the state paying 40 percent.

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However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated.

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Tornado Confirmed The powerful winds that tore up trees and fences in mainland Toms River was determined not to be a tornado by the National Weather Service, however, there was one confirmed at Normandy Beach.

Residents reported seeing a tornado blow through the area of Bay Avenue and surrounding streets on April 21. It damaged trees and fences and even lifted a trailer into the air. The storm was sudden and powerful throughout the region. An Ocean Gate man died when his boat sank in the Toms River.

Sarah Johnson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said that after reviewing video of the Bay Avenue storm, the NWS determined that it was not a tornado. While experts are still reviewing evidence, they do not believe at this time that there was a tornado.

However, there was a water spout at 3:05 p.m. on the same day over the Barnegat Bay, she said. It hit land in Normandy Beach, a neighborhood on the barrier island, where it officially became a tornado. Shortly after, there was another water spout seen in the Atlantic Ocean. It was unknown if these were two different water spouts, or if it was the same one that started in the bay and continued across the land as a tornado and became a water spout again once it hit the ocean.

This was considered an EF0 tornado, the lowest on the scale – but still dangerous, Johnson

The Toms River Times, May 2, 2020, Page 9 said. This carries with it a maximum estimated wind speed of 70 mph.

The Normandy tornado and the damage on the mainland were all part of the same storm.

Officials were careful in using the term “tornado.” The word comes with a lot of connotations, and is generally thought of as something that can level a town. They put the word “tornado” in quotes or said it was tornado-like weather, or witnesses said they saw a tornado.

What happened on the mainland appeared to be straight-line winds, Johnson said. These were estimated at 60-80 mph. The cause of them in this situation was likely that there was a low-level jet aloft, and then the thunderstorm transferred the strong winds to the surface.

In the end, does the name of the wind matter?

Not really.

“Straight-line winds can do just as much, and in some cases, more damage than a tornado,” Johnson said. Tornadoes tend to be more narrow in their path of destruction.

People think “How can straight-line winds do this much damage? It must be a tornado,” she said.

The storm caused hundreds of downed trees, damage to homes, cars, decks, pools, vehicles and fences. A 24-foot trailer went airborne and was dropped on a neighboring property, officials said. It was all hands on deck, as first responders, utility workers, and municipal employees cleared damage and made sure everyone was all right.

Approximately 4,000 homes lost power during the storm. Jersey Central Power & Light worked for hours to get power back on and cleared trees from power lines.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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 locations 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.

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By Chris Lundy tional facility staff; OCEAN COUNTY - COVID-19 closed • Individuals employed at emergency child all the schools, and most of the businesses. care centers operating on or after April 1, However, there are essential employees who 2020; can’t stay home with their kids. They have • Staff working for entities that provide to go to work, so there is a need for childcare essential social services, including, but not for these essential personnel. limited to, group home and shelter staff; Most people don’t realize that some child- • Essential government employees who are care locations are still open, said Alisa unable to work from home, including child Khaitan, owner of the Goddard School on protection services workers, child welfare Route 70 in Toms River. workers, foster care workers, unemployThey applied through the state in order ment compensation processing staff, and to stay open, and was approved. Now, they public health employees; are one of the few places still open to take • Certain critical workers, as defined by the care of kids while their parents take care of Commissioner of DCF, at essential retail everyone else. businesses, as defined in Executive Order While everything is different now in our No. 107 (2020) and subsequent Administradaily lives, it’s important that children tive Orders, which includes, for example, have a sense of normalcy. They thrive on grocery store and gas station employees. reinforcement of positive routines. The staff are still creating and implementing weekly For now, these parents are having their lesson plans, and if the weather is nice, tuition paid for by the state. Families can children are playing outside. enroll here: childcarenj.gov/Child-CareAll of this has to be done within the virus for-COVID-19/Ocean regulations set forth by the state, and in The Goddard School is offering full day order to serve as an emergency center, the and partial day care during the current school has to follow very strict guidelines, health crisis available to essential working Khaitan said. For example, parents drop personnel defined by the New Jersey Dechildren off outside the building to a staff partment of Public Health. member, since only staff members and stuWho: Infants through 8th graders who are dents are allowed inside. The children have children of essential employees as defined their temperature taken before they head in. in the Governor’s Executive Order #110.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Water Project Planned In Toms River, Berkeley

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A water main replacement project will take place in Toms River and Berkeley in coming weeks.

Work by the Suez water company started the week of April 27 on Kim Lane and Tara Court in Toms River, with Grenada Street and Bonaire Drive in Berkeley to follow, according to a company spokeswoman. Work is expected to be done from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The company will also review its replacement program for Harrington Drive in Berkeley in the near future. There are no expectations of service outages.

“Water utilities provide an essential service.

Safe drinking water is critical to protecting public health, the environment, and ensuring resiliency, especially during the health crisis,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “It is vital that we continue these important projects on behalf of

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The work is to be done within guidelines set by the governor’s Executive Orders on social distancing and essential employees, the company said.

“If you do see us working in the street, we kindly ask that residents stay clear of any worksite by at least 10 feet. Social distancing protects us all,” Mastrokalos said.

These projects are part of a larger program started earlier this year. Suez will replace about 1.5 miles of water main, replace four fire hydrants and add one new fire hydrant for a total of $1.8 million in investments.

The majority of the work, including milling and paving of roads, is expected to be done by summer.

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Hopeful Video Reminds It’s NOT The End of The World

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - School administrators and instructors have had a challenging time with the current school closure and remote learning, but they decided they also needed to provide a lesson in hope for the community as well.

That lesson came in the form of a fast-paced, fun-filled video shot around school facilities as inspiration to not only school staff and students but for parents and residents of Jackson to let them know that things will get better.

The effort was led by Jackson Liberty High School Principal Geoff Brignola, who was also the lead singer. The group dropped a video with new lyrics to a song entitled “It’s NOT the End of the World as We Know It,” riffing off the R.E.M. song of the opposite sentiment.

Brignola said, “we were working hard to get our students the tools they needed, and we took a moment to convey the most important lesson of all - which is that we are here for them and that everything is going to be okay.

Letting them know in a lighthearted way seemed to work - the response was amazing.”

As of April 1, the video had nearly 26,000 views on the district’s YouTube Channel, which can be found at jacksontelevision.com.

Early on during the process district administrators pulled together some footage of how they were spending the first few days of remote learning - getting Chromebooks to students, organizing lessons, and showing off their song re-writing skills.

While Brignola spearheaded the project, video technology teachers Harry Ferone and Ethan Noble put it together using footage submitted from work being done in different buildings that were mostly empty, as per the guidelines.

All district principals and Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco are featured doing various tasks from getting Chromebooks ready, to driving floor cleaners, to washing their hands and dancing.

“In the midst of all that was going on to get our students prepared for remote learning, to have this video go out with that message was truly genius,” School Superintendent Stephen Genco said. “It was born out of a true desire to convey hope and security, and a little bit of humor into a very serious situation, and our community loved it.”

After the district e-mailed it out, responses came back thanking the staff for creating a positive vibe during a stressful time.

“This was fantastic! My first grader really loved her principal and vice principal flossing,” wrote Switlik parent Jennifer Morello in a response to the district e-mail. “Thank you for the uplifting video! Jackson is the best!”

“The collaboration, cooperation and spirit of teamwork among parents, staff and kids has been remarkable,” Genco said. “Some principals have been calling kids on their birthdays.

Teachers are adapting and thriving in this new environment. Students are utilizing varied methods to learn. Food service workers and transportation staff helping to ensure food continuity for eligible families. It has truly brought out the best in all of us.

“This is unchartered territory for all of us, and as time goes on we will keep adding ways we can all adapt and excel,” Genco said.

“Knowing what I know about the caliber of staff and students and families in our district, I have full confidence in our ability to get through this together.”

School District Communications Manager Allison Erwin said, “district students will be continuing along with their remote learning plans until further notice and until the state makes a determination that it is safe for schools to reopen.”

“Until then, the district will continue to communicate with families and will continue to work to meet students’ needs,” Erwin added.

The district’s Remote Learning Plans are located on the district website at Jacksonsd. org/rlp. COVID-19 updates can be found at jacksonsd.org/covid19.

The district is encouraging families to visit both of those pages for information, which includes links and resources for different kind of supports that are available, including technological, economic and social emotional supports.

The district has also launched a separate TechToolKit page to help parents, teachers and students understand ways to adapt in a remote learning environment. That address is jacksonsd.org/techtoolkit.

“During times of crisis it is important for all of our staff and families to know that we are here for them and that there are places they can go for help,” said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Nicole Pormilli. “From help with how to understand how to use their child’s Google account, to links for Department of Labor information, to tips and activities to keep themselves and their child healthy from a social emotional standpoint - there are some great resources on there.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Home Delivery Meals For Seniors Continue During COVID-19

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – County-run home delivery meal companies will not close down during the coronavirus outbreak, as many senior residents rely on the services.

“Seniors who receive home delivered meals from our program will continue to receive their meals,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “There are also other seniors, who attend the nutritional sites that have been closed due to the coronavirus, that have been identified as home delivered meal clients and will now be receiving meals at home.”

Community Service Inc. (CSI) has closed all its nutrition sites located in Toms River, Brick Township, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Stafford Township and Whiting. Although CSI transportation services have been suspended, and chronic disease and diabetes workshops are canceled, CSI outreach and nutrition staff will make daily reassurance and wellness calls to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.

Places like the Lakewood Community Services Corporation have compiled shelf-stable meals for delivery and are working with the state vendor to ship the meals to Kosher Home Delivered Meal clients. While socialization has been suspended, the LCSC staff will administer outreach calls to clients over the phone.

“Our providers are making every effort to make sure the elderly, the frail and the vulnerable are not without a meal during

this time,” Vicari said. “I appreciate all of these efforts. It’s together that we can get through this.”

The Jewish Family and Children Service has canceled all groups and at home/ in office appointments. Staff will remain in contact with program clients over the phone.

The Toms River Senior Center has closed its facility and suspended all programming.

Any questions can be provided by staff over the phone. There will be available drivers for doctor appointments, food shopping and prescription pick-ups Additionally, the Manchester Township offices will be closed to the public, but will remain open to answer phones from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All transportation is cancelled.

All Brick Township Municipal offices and buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff can be reached over the phone or email for any questions.

The Brick Township senior services will continue their bus transportation for food shopping and medical appointments for well visits. No home visits are allowed at this time, but wellness calls will be increased to include assistance participants.

“This is a fluid situation and we are all putting plans in place out of an abundance of caution,” Vicari noted. “Any senior having questions or concerns is encouraged to call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. The staff is available to help especially during this time.”

To contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, call 732-929-2091 or 1-800668-4899.

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

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

I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working.

In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All the Best!

Dr. Izzy

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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.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Provides Tips On Maintaining Household Needs Safely

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Even during a pandemic and a stay at home order, there are essential errands that need to get done.

Among them is trips to the grocery store and whether you shop in the store yourself, order curbside pickup or have groceries delivered, the intent is that do it in the safest way possible.

Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Medical Group President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Anderson said, “since we have received many questions surrounding this topic, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions and included our advice on how to meet your household needs in a safe and healthy manner.”

The Grocery Shopping FAQs include the following: Q: How can I make sure I am protecting myself and other shoppers when I am in the grocery store?

A. There are several steps you can take to make sure your in-store shopping experience is safer: Create a shopping list ahead of time, this way you know exactly what you need and can shop quickly. Try to buy one to two weeks of groceries so you have enough, but are not adding to the temporary grocery shortages.

If you are at high risk or immunocompromised, many stores are now offering special hours for people at higher risk. Call your local grocery store to inquire and shop during those hours.

Per the state of New Jersey’s required guidelines, please wear a face covering or mask while you are in the store or when out in any public space.

Wipe down your shopping cart or basket handles with sanitizing wipes. You should also wipe down any reusable shopping bags before/after each use.You can also wear disposable gloves while in the store.

Continue to practice social distancing while shopping, remain at least 6 feet away from other shoppers and store employees as much as possible.

Remember to avoid touching your face. Wearing a mask will help with this.

Use touchless payment (pay without touching money, a card, or a keypad) if possible. If you must handle money, a credit card, or a keypad, use hand sanitizer after paying and as an extra precaution you can wipe down your credit card with a sanitizing wipe.

After leaving the store, use hand sanitizer. Once you are home, wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds, and repeat again once you put away your groceries.

Q: Should I sanitize my groceries once I bring them home or they are delivered to me?

A: The US Food & Drug Administration has stated that “there is no evidence of food packaging being associated with the transmission of COVID-19. However, if you wish, you can wipe down product packaging and allow it to air dry, as an extra precaution.” For canned goods, make sure to rinse the lid before opening.”

Q: How should I wash my fresh produce?

A: You should continue to practice proper food

safety techniques, which means before consuming produce such as fresh fruit and vegetables, rinse them under running tap water. For firmer produce, such as potatoes, scrub them well. You should NOT use soap on your fresh produce as this can cause an upset stomach if soap is ingested when you eat your food. Also worth noting, like always, when unpacking groceries, be sure to refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and other perishables within two hours of purchasing.

Q: Once I unpack my groceries how do I ensure my kitchen is clean?

A: After you have unpacked your groceries and washed your hands, you should sanitize your kitchen counters using any disinfectant product you have at home, or you can use a DIY solution with five tablespoons (1/3rd cup) of unscented liquid chlorine bleach to one gallon of water or four teaspoons of bleach per quart of water.

Don’t use this solution or other disinfecting products on food. You should also wipe down any cabinet, pantry, refrigerator or freezer handles you may have touched while putting away your groceries.

See a doctor for a virtual visit RWJBarnabas Health medical group providers are available to offer virtual care to you and your loved ones via telemedicine services.

It’s easy to connect with a primary care doctor or a specialist: Call 888-724-7123, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5:30 pm.* A staff member at the office will walk you through the simple process to launch the video session with your doctor during your scheduled appointment time.

You can visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup to locate a provider and call the office directly to schedule a telemedicine visit.

Anderson advised that “if you aren’t feeling well, telemedicine is an effective and convenient way for you to connect with a RWJBarnabas Health medical group provider so that he/she can determine the best course of treatment and most beneficial next steps to ensure your health care needs are being met.”

“It’s also a great way to establish a relationship with a primary care provider to manage and discuss chronic health issues or to reach out to a specialty care provider, such as a cardiologist, oncologist or gastroenterologist, to talk about symptoms or concerns,” Anderson said.

Support for Chronic Conditions “As we continue to adhere to stay at home orders and take social distancing measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, coping with a chronic condition such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure or diabetes mellitus, can become more challenging,” Anderson said.

He added, “to assist with managing your symptoms and medication regimen, our clinicians may be contacting you to discuss your care plan if you have been diagnosed with one of the conditions mentioned.”

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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.

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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Freeholder Director Requests Governor Postpone Vote On Toll Hike

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Once more, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari strongly expressed his view that that it is unthinkable for a vote to be taken regarding toll increases for the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.

Vicari noted that especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis that the public has not had a reasonable opportunity to voice its opinion on the upcoming toll increases. He has has also requested Governor Phil Murphy indefinitely postpone any decision on the proposed toll hikes.

“It is not reasonable to believe that in the current circumstances, which we can all agree are unlike anything experienced before, that the public is fully aware and paying attention to these ill-timed toll increases,” Vicari said in an April 1 letter to the governor.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which oversees both the turnpike and the parkway, has already held two online public hearings about the increases. The hearings were held online as part of the ongoing restrictions against public gatherings.

Vicari said, “while allowed by law, these online hearings were far from normal and I do not believe anywhere near all of the public’s concerns were fairly voiced at these sessions.”

On March 18 and 19 the authority live streamed hearings and a public vote on the

increases is set to take place on April 28.

The possibility exists that in the event the increases are approved, Murphy could veto the authority minutes and block the action, which is something Vicari is asking the governor to consider.

“Allow this crisis to pass and then grant the public a fair chance to voice their opinion,” Vicari said. Vicari vehemently opposed the toll hikes before the coronavirus crisis shut down the state.

He sent a letter to the governor on March 5, in which he both opposed the increases and called for an Ocean County resident to be appointed to an existing vacancy on the Turnpike Authority.

The Freeholder Director argued that the rise in tolls impacts Ocean County commuters more than residents in most other parts of the state.

“We have more parkway miles in Ocean County than any other county and our commuters have a longer drive to the city and northern New Jersey,” Vicari said.

It was also pointed out that Ocean County commuters can’t take advantage of the sprawling mass transit network that crisscrosses the northern half of the state.

Vicari noted, “we don’t benefit from the many rail lines and bus routes that commuters in the more urban areas have access to. Our commuters are forced to take the parkway and forced to pay these higher tolls.”

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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 “Râ€? in romance. Your imaginative ideas might be useful in a work environment as this week progresses, although they may not bring personal beneďŹ ts.

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 fulďŹ lled 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 ďŹ nd 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 ďŹ nancial 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 eort 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 eorts on achieving perfect tranquility this week, and friends will help. Buying more stu may not bring satisfaction.

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