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−Photo by Chris Lundy and courtesy Judy Noonan (Above) Drivers wait to get tested. (Right) Lab staf f were on hand for residents.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – On a recent Monday, a line of drivers were guided by the front of the Holiday Cit y South clubhouse on Santiago Drive, waiting for their turn to get tested for COVID-19.

While the county has started up a testing site at Ocean County College in Toms River, that location is only for people with a prescription

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−Photo by Chris Lundy Drew Chabot, and Landon, 21 months, both of Toms River, enjoyed a morning exploring Double Trouble State Park in Berkeley.

by a doctor. At Holiday City South, anyone was welcome as long as they were from that community. They were being given a specific day to come out based on what street they lived on.

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ident of Holiday City South, said the idea came from a resident whose sister got tested at Lions Head Woods in Lakewood. After reaching out to the leadership there, he followed what they did and was able

to get lab technicians to come here.

Residents had to have their identif ication, health insurance and Medicare cards, and a list of medications they were currently taking.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Like birds migrating, people flocked to local parks again as soon as they were re-opened, glad to fi nally have a change of scenery.

And what scenery!

The first weekend that parks were open had gorgeous weather, sunny and just the right temperat u re. Ma ny – but not all – parks were open for passive recreation. This means hiking, biking, walking

or other activities that you can still do while social distancing.

Drew Chabot was happy to let his 21-monthold son, Landon, finally get out and run around in a park again.

“I was here the day before they closed the parks, and I only saw one person, who was being respectful and we kept our distance,” he said.

Most people seemed to be doing that, too, on (Parks - See Page 4)

Athletes Mourn As Spring Sports Sacked

By Chris Christopher OCEAN COUNTY - There will be no home runs. There will be no strikeouts. There will be no goals scored. There will be no assists.

There will be no sprints. There will be no throws. There will be no aces. There will be no birdies.

There will be no baseball. There will be no girls softball. There will be no lacrosse. There will be no track and field. There will be no boys tennis. There will be no golf. There will be no boys volleyball.

There will be no high school sports in New Jersey this spring as Gov. Murphy closed schools to in-person

instruction through the remainder of the academic year because of the widespread death and destruction wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. His decision resulted in the cancellation of the season prior to the first game of the campaign for most teams.

“It’s tough,” said 42nd-year Toms River South baseball coach Ken Frank, who leads the state in career wins (894302) at the helm of the Indians. “The kids worked so hard to get to this season (practice for spring sports began March 6). Whoever figured there would be a pandemic? Every 30 days, they (the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association) pushed it off, but I guess they ran out of time.

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“When they said it was over, I felt bad for all of the baseball players in the Shore Conference.”

The organization, the leading governing body of public and non-public high school sports in the state, said in a statement on its website “Following today’s announcement by Gov. Murphy, the NJSIAA has officially cancelled New Jersey’s 2020 high school spring sports season. This decision was not made lightly and we are disappointed for the thousands of New Jersey student-athletes who will be unable to compete this spring. While we remained hopeful to the end and left (Athletes - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 1 that first day. Some folks had masks. Some didn’t. Of the ones who didn’t, they mostly appeared to be from the same household.

People spoke about some of the measures they’ve had to endure throughout this pandemic.

“My father is in his 80s, so we’ve been keeping it tight for his safety,” said Charles Draper of Toms River. He was pushing a baby in a stroller while his son Charlie walked with his wife, Kristyn. They said it was good to finally get out.

They were with Gary Filippone of Barnegat, who was also pushing his baby in a stroller.

“The thing I miss is the coffee shops, the little stores. I know a lot of those people are hurting so bad,” he said.

There were a few times that first weekend where parks had reached capacity and people were being turned away.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order reopening all state parks. He also let counties choose whether to open their parks and golf courses.

It was a small step forward, but perhaps bigger than it seems given that New Jersey is the second-hardest hit state for COVID-19.

A lot of local officials were pushing for him to do it.

At the most recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, for example, the council passed a resolution. It stated “in the short term, their closure may help to slow the spread of COVID-19 but the long-lasting effects of such closures are detrimental to the public’s mental and physical health.”

The township’s beach, in South Seaside Park on the barrier island, remained open.

Councilman James Byrnes was concerned that if Island Beach State Park stayed closed, people would flood into the closest beach – South Seaside Park - and crowd out the locals.

Councilman Angelo Guadagno, who liaisons with the township recreation department, said Berkeley parks are open for passive recreation. However, ball fields and the skate park, and places like playgrounds where social distancing is impossible, were closed.

He said there was an incident where a man’s truck got stuck on the beach in South Seaside Park. Two locals went into their home, put on masks, and then helped him out.

Ocean County reopened two golf courses and several parks, but not all of them.

Parks and courses that were reopened as of press time were: • Wells Mills County Park, Waretown • John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island • Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood • Ocean County Park and Lake Shenandoah County Park, both in Lakewood • Patriots County Park, Jackson Township • Freedom Fields, Little Egg Harbor Towns hip • The Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, in Little Egg Harbor Township • Forge Pond County Golf Course in Brick Township • The Barnegat Branch Trail which starts at Burr Street in Barnegat Township and travels north toward Toms River also will be open to the public.

“I am pleased to announce the reopening

of several of our county parks starting Saturday. This includes our two golf courses and our natural lands,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “There will be restrictions in place as we go forward to maintain social distancing. These restrictions are for the health and safety of everyone returning to our parks and open spaces.

The parks had been closed since March 31.

“It’s important to note that this action in no way means the coronavirus pandemic is over,” she said. “Rather we want to provide safe and large open spaces for our residents to spend time outside, especially with warm weather coming, and these steps will allow that.”

Parks will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Golf course hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These spaces are open for passive recreation only. In other words, activities like walking, jogging, and biking. It’s not for team sports or playgrounds.

“Our playgrounds, public bathrooms, nature centers, and pavilions will remain closed to the public as will the dog parks and some of our smaller parks,” Haines said. “As per the Governor’s executive order there cannot be any large gatherings, no sporting activities or picnics allowed at this time.”

In order to enforce social distancing, parking will be capped at 50 percent, Haines said.

Wearing face coverings is strongly suggested.

“We encourage everyone to adhere to the requirements we have put in place to reopen the parks,” she said. “In time we look forward to reopening all of our parks. We think this is a good start.”

Haines noted that residents can use the county golf courses by prepaid reservation only with restrictions including no groups larger than twosomes.

“If you want a tee time you need to make a reservation,” Haines said.

“We are following Gov. Murphy’s requirements that he outlined for reopening the state parks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important that we do this right. We want to see the numbers continue to trend downward of people getting COVID-19. We need to stay the course but we also realize people need opportunities for passive recreation for their overall health.

“It’s important that we continue to follow social distancing rules. We all need to remember that our actions don’t affect just us, they affect our family, they affect our health care workers, they affect our emergency responders, they affect the workers at our grocery stores,” Vicari said. “We need to all continue to do our part to stop the spread of this virus.”

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

Monmouth County also reopened their parks and golf courses.

“We are glad that the Governor heeded our plea to reconsider the closure of county parks and golf courses in New Jersey,” Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said. “The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has felt, throughout this entire pandemic, that our county parks are essential for our residents’ mental health and a great choice for passive recreation.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER To Shake Or Not to Shake, That Is No Longer The Question Social distancing, wearing masks, and avoiding handshakes are a few of the most visible changes the COVID-19 virus pandemic has caused to our societal norms. Will handshakes become be a remnant of the pre-coronavirus world?

The handshake has always been a poor form of greeting anyway, and not just because it spreads germs.

It needlessly complicates what should be a routine interaction. We all remember such handshake issues as: the sweaty-palmer shake, the lingerer, the bone crusher, the lobster claw, the finger-tip shake, the decliner, the tickler, and of course, the dreaded dead-fish shake.

Those who want to resume shaking hands after the pandemic insist that we should not casually abandon a centuries old tradition.

The gesture has a long and illustrious history, but not as a greeting.

The ancient Greeks took this gesture seriously enough to give it a name, dexiosis, “the joining together of the right hands.” They featured it on coins and in statues celebrating political and military alliances. So did the ancient Romans; and leaders ever since have been shaking hands to seal treaties and other deals. But along the way, the handshake was also used as a casual greeting, perhaps because an extended right hand demonstrated that you were not holding a weapon.

Presumably, people back then figured that the danger of getting germs from a stranger was less than the danger of being stabbed.

Still, the handshake’s debasement to a mere greeting did not become widespread until the past few centuries.

Some of the blame goes to seventeenth century English Quakers, who adopted the handshake as an alternative to the bows and curtsies denoting a person’s inferior social status.

What can replace the traditional handshake you may ask? All you need is the “no-fear greeting.” It is sim-

ilar to the gesture we make when pledging an oath, or that greeting in old Westerns from Indians who say, “How,” but you keep your elbow at your side instead of raising it. Star Trek fans will notice the similarity to Mr. Spock’s Vulcan greeting, except that you hold your fingers naturally instead of splaying them in a “V.” The gesture is already commonly known to followers of some Asian religions as the abhaya mudra, or “gesture of fearlessness,” a sign of amity frequently seen in statues of Buddha.

The open palm held vertically is subtler, a sign of friendliness, not helplessness, but its message is unmistakable.

This no-fear greeting is the simplest, safest, and surest way to say hello now and after the pandemic ends, a greeting that crosses cultural boundaries, reduces social anxiety, and leaves everyone healthy. Save the handshake for when you have a deal to seal, a friendship to pledge, or a joint accomplishment to celebrate with someone, but only someone who can prove they has tested negative for the virus.

The Voyager Spacecraft, the first object to leave our solar system carries a plaque intended for aliens who may someday intercept it in the far reaches of interstellar space. After much consideration, Dr. Carl Sagan suggested the figure of the man should be depicted as raising his right hand with open palm facing the viewer and bent elbow. It is hoped this gesture clearly conveys a non-aggressive greeting; however, an extraterrestrial may have no way of interpreting this gesture.

Well, next time you greet someone in our new world order, try the “no-fear” greeting of open palm with arm held up to your side. If someday, it may be good enough for extraterrestrials, then it should be good enough for germophobic Earthlings.

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Trump family trust funds all have investments in a mutual fund whose largest holding is Sanofi, the manufacturer of Plaquenil, the brand-name version of hyd roxychloroquine.

One of the largest manufacturers of the drug is a company called Novartis.

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Act and wanted someone inside the White House so they could continue to make billions of dollars.

Novartis has of course backtracked, apologized, and said they never should have done that.

The president and his men have pushed for this drug. They have lied that it was approved for coronavir us patients. News personalities have gone to bat for the president saying that it should be used.

Everyone is in on the grift, from the top-down.

A recent study of 368 patients showed that the drug didn’t work. Not only that, but it led to a higher death rate. Grants from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Virginia paid for the study. The study hasn’t been peer reviewed yet, but it is not promising.

For some God-forsaken reason, the test was performed on veterans.

Sincerely, medicine is a delicate thing and you can’t just test it on human subjects in the midst of a pandemic. We need real science.

Trump Promotes Himself During Coronavirus Briefings

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Freezing our Property Tax Rebate (PTR) to balance your lopsided budget spending?

I thought with age we get knowledge, but not so with older Democrats that put this guy in office!

How sad that we have a president who the past 3 ½ years has almost completely avoided giving the American public regular press conferences where he respectfully stands and answers a full range of questions, who has instead given quick, unscheduled shouted out statements in front of a roaring presidential helicopter.

A president whose press secretaries either provided very infrequent press briefings or absolutely none at all!

But since Trump can no longer hold his frequent loud, bombastic political rallies to spew out unchallenged lies and distortions, Trump now is using the White House coronavirus daily coronavirus briefings to shamefully promote himself and to also alarmingly suggest dangerous and untested coronavirus treatments!

Trump actually suggested in a recent briefing that injecting a disinfectant into one’s body could be a coronavirus treatment! This completely irresponsible public statement by a president was so shocking and alarming that the following day a number of disinfectant manufacturers who were worried about the impressionable public quickly issued public statements urging the public not to inject, ingest or apply any of their disinfectant products!

Let’s hope in November when America votes, either voting in person or using mail-in votes that this dangerous, incompetent president can finally be removed! Please in the meantime, prevent Trump from attempting to dismantle our United States postal system!

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Continued From Page 1 open every possibility, competition simply is not feasible given the circumstances.

“The last few weeks have been heartbreaking on many levels from the tragic loss of life to thousands who are battling the virus and to the millions who have suffered emotional and economic loss.

It’s been a harrowing time for everyone

and we know our student-athletes are extremely disappointed. That said, these unfortunate circumstances may have put an intriguing challenge in the path of our young people. As New Jersey’s own Vince Lombardi once said, ‘It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.’

We’re confident all our kids will get back up and stand tall.

“The NJSIAA will continue developing plans for the potential restarting of scholas-

tic sports during the fall season. Additional information related both to the summer recess and fall will be shared at a later date.”

Frank said he and his coaching staff will go about the painful task of gathering the team’s uniforms.

“I have not been in school in two months,” he said. “Now, we will go in and collect uniforms. The team room will be exactly the way we left it two months ago.”

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“We had a good group of seniors,” he said.

“Their whole attitude during our first week of practice was good. This was a typical Toms River High School South group of kids. They did everything our past teams have done.”

Frank has sent numerous players into the NCAA Division I ranks. However, it might be tougher for players of lesser talent to play collegiate ball.

“A couple of our guys landed places in college,” he said. “Other players hoped to get into college and play. We won’t be able to showcase our players.”

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Continued From Page 8 Rivas. The latter hopes to play either shortstop or second base for Stetson University.

“It’s definitely unfortunate,” Montenegro said. “Nobody expected it. Even at the start of the pandemic, we did not feel it was going to get as bad as it did. It’s a tough goodbye for sure, but now it is time to move forward.”

Montenegro said he took it hard when he learned the campaign was over before the Indians played their fi rst regular-season game.

“We had a real good group of guys, a special group for the last three or four years,” he said. “We were all ready to go out there and leave it all on the field. We would give the skin off our backs to each other at the drop of a hat. We looked to do some damage and turn some heads. This is upsetting. I will play baseball in college and I am looking forward to that, but I feel bad for the guys who will not play in college.

They are good kids and they love the game just as much as I do.

“It’s tough to say goodbye to them. The reality is that some of our players played their last game last year and they did not know it at the time. It is tough.”

Rivas said the news of the cancellation was tough to take.

“It was heartbreaking as we looked forward to making noise and getting coach Frank his 900th win,” Rivas said. “Everyone on the team is pretty sad about the whole situation. When I learned our season was over, I thought about all of the night games I played as a sophomore and junior.

Now, I won’t get to play for South anymore and it really stinks. We win for the team and the coaches.

“I won’t get to play again at the Ken Frank

Baseball Stadium.”

Frank said Mitch Powitz, the team’s varsity assistant coach and a former South standout, led the Indians in high tech workouts to avoid violating social distancing regulations.

“Mitch had a couple of Zoom sessions with our boys on the computer,” Frank said. “It is tough. It’s a whole different environment.

I have always been a believer in looking someone in the eye and giving them a firm handshake. Now, it appears those days are gone.”

“Coach Powitz was real good with the technological side,” Montenegro said.

“He used the Remind 101 APP to enable everyone to stay in touch. He used Google Meet and Facetime calls. He hosted virtual meetings on the computer.”

High tech, however, failed to replace the Indians’ special bond.

“We missed being together and being on the field,” Montenegro said. “I want to give a shout-out to coach Frank and coach Powitz and thank them for all they have done for us and continue to do. I also want to give a shout-out to my teammates as they are my brothers. I would not trade them for all of the world. I will always cherish all of the memories we made. Those memories are definitely worth it.”

Brick Township baseball coach Jason Groschel said his Green Dragons experienced different emotions.

“At first, there was anger when the pandemic began,” he said. “Our kids practiced on their own and that was cut back by the NJSIAA. Our fields were chained and the police booted the boys off other fields. There were two kids playing catch on a field and the police booted them off. Their emotions turned to hope as they hoped there would be a season. Now, their emotions are grieving and acceptance.”

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BERKELEY – Central Regional High School students Marcella Victoria Raiola and Peter J. Rahtjen, Jr. were recently named the high school’s seniors of the month.

Marcella Victoria Raiola Marcella Victoria Raiola’s positive and caring attitude successfully brightens all those she encounters each and every day at CRHS. Throughout her high school career, she has maintained High Honor Roll status while enrolled in rigorous Honor and AP level classes.

She was recognized for the highest GPA in Concert Band in 2017 and Wind Ensemble in 2018. Her academic achievement and service to school and community earned induction into the National Honor Society.

Marcella was inducted into the English and History Honor Societies, and her excellence in the arts enabled her to become a member of the International Thespian Society and National Music Honor Society.

She has been equally committed and impressive outside the classroom. She was a leader for the Marching Band and served as Drum Major and Student Director. She was the Section Leader of Chorus, and President of the Women’s Choir.

Marcella participated in All-Shore Honors Choir and she was accepted to All-State Honors Choir. As a member of the Drama Club, she performed in every Fall and Spring Production since freshman year.

She also played with the Concert and Jazz Bands. Marcella was part of the Class of 2020 Advisory Club.

She volunteered for Emiliana’s Hope Foundation, Camp Invention as a counselor, and Bayville Elementary School as a student director. Somewhere in her incredibly busy schedule, she earned work experience at Taco Bell, Mahattan Bagel, and Roy Rogers.

Marcella will be attending William Patterson University. She would like to become a clinical psychologist or music therapist.

Peter J. Rahtjen Jr. Peter J. Rahtjen Jr. is a standout and leader both in and outside the classroom. His aptitude and strong work-ethic enabled him to maintain a GPA of 100.5 and earn college credits while enrolled in the Humanities Academy with GCU. He earned induction into the National Honor society for his outstanding achievement and commitment.

His academic achievement resulted in memberships into the Math, English, History, and Science Honor Societies. He was recognized every season of play in football and winter track with the Scholar Athlete Certificate, and he received the Academic Excellence plaque for maintaining the highest GPA on the football team.

Peter is self-driven and determined as evident in his actions. As a member of the varsity football team, he served as captain.

He was honored with the Avenger Award for setting the standard for the team. He was selected as All Division in the Shore Conference as an offensive lineman.

He was a member of the Astronomy Club.

He has been highly involved with the Class of 2020 as part of the council. He helped with events and fundraisers. Most recently, he initiated a Post Graduation Recognition for the Class of 2020.

Peter provided community service hours with the New Jersey DeMolay- Jersey Shore Chapter and the NJ Relay for Life.

He worked as a referee for the Berkeley Lords Flag Football. Next year, Peter will be attending Lebanon Valley College. He will pursue a double major in Actuarial Science and Finance, while continuing to play football.

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Berkeley Little League Is Determining Fate Of 2020 Season

By Bob Vosseller BERKELEY – Berkeley Little League President Jim Burgess announced that Little League International has cancelled all of their World Series Tournaments and Regional Tournaments for the 2020 season.

“This is very sad news and it was a very difficult decision for them to make. I am certain the Little League International explored every option trying to save these tournaments, but this pandemic was simply too big to overcome,” Burgess said.

He added, “So what does this mean for us at Berkeley Little League? For now, we are remain in a wait and see mode.

District 18 will continue working to formulate a plan to play throughout the summer, which could include up to a State Championship Tournament.”

“It is tough to do, but we have to wait

and see what guidance we receive from Gov. (Phil) Murphy and from our local government.I will keep you informed as more information is received,” Burgess said.

Burgess added, “all of us at Berkeley Little League feel absolutely terrible for all of our players concerning this news.

We all need to keep things in perspective though when it comes to the impact that this pandemic continues to have on the entire world.”

In coming weeks, members of the executive board and Burgess will be working on a plan for as many scenarios as possible.

“We as the executive board appreciate everyone’s patience as this has played out and we hope you can continue to be patient until we are able to determine when we can return to the field,” Burgess added.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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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.

Foods And Spices Are Natural Blood Thinners

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Sadly, we’re hearing more about strokes and blood clots lately. Apparently, this is a rare, but possible concern with COVID-19 and it is disheartening because, at first, researchers thought this virus stayed in the lungs. But now, we know it can penetrate all human tissues and organs.

A research study led by doctors at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, Ireland found that some patients admitted to their hospital experienced abnormal clotting, and that this was the main contributing factor to their death. In those patients, they identified hundreds of tiny clots in the lungs. This explains why oxygen levels drop so quickly and so dramatically in the most severe cases of the disease.

Clotting in your blood matters. You want it to clot so you don’t get a paper cut and bleed to death. But you don’t want it to clot so much that the debris forms an obnoxious piece of gunk that ends up blocking blood flow to your brain, heart or lungs. There’s a healthy balance that’s in-between both extremes and we call the balance “homeostasis.”

Blood health can be manipulated by foods, spices and drugs. Clots do not happen to everyone who gets the virus, in fact, many people don’t even know they’ve been exposed or infected! So as you consume my article, please know that my intention is not to provoke fear, or anxiety, it is to offer sensible advice so you can improve your blood health. Since the immune system resides in the intestinal tract for the most part, your diet is what instantly changes your gut microflora and your ability to fight.

The list of foods and spices below have natural anti-clotting properties, that’s why people who take anticoagulants may want to avoid these

foods and spices or ask your doctor if they’re okay for you. Again, certain foods listed below will interfere with their PT/INR levels and medications. This is not a complete list: Spices • Cayenne pepper • Thyme • Garlic • Cinnamon (contains coumarin, a powerful blood thinning agent) • Curry powder • Turmeric Foods • Ginger • Dill • Peppermint • Beets (high in nitrates) • Walnuts (high in vitamin E) • Salmon (omega 3 fatty acids) • Cherries • Citrus I can email you a comprehensive version of this article with more foods if you join my online community. Sign up and I’ll see you in your inbox: suzycohen.com.

The fear is crippling. And some of us should be more cautious if we’re in the group that is most severely impacted. But from the statistics that are publicly available, I can reassure you that, just like a cold or flu, the majority of infected folks will survive and thrive again.

We all need something positive to hold on to right now. And the truth is that most people survives and gets past it. This is a positive thought to hold on to. We don’t have control over the future. But we have control of our fork.

If you feed your family a healthy amount of foods that support blood health, then you have even better odds of recovering. And that is my wish for all of us.

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By: Rebecca Kashdan, DPT, Jackson Facility Therapist With every step you take, your feet are the only connection between your body and the ground. Your feet support you and transmit the force from each step through your ankles, through your lower leg, and to the rest of your body. Many people have, or will have, a sprained ankle at some point throughout their lifetime. An ankle sprain can impact the way you move, whether you are a competitive athlete or simply walking around the grocery store, and can lead to a chronic condition called ankle instability.

WHAT IS A SPRAINED ANKLE AND WHY IS CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY A BIG DEAL? Your ankle is made up of several bones that not only allow you to point and flex your anklefoot, but also allow you to tilt your foot inward (inversion) and outward (eversion) so that you can adjust to uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, a sandy beach, or divots in your backyard. The bones in your ankle are connected by several ligaments, a type of connective tissue, on both the inside and outside to increase the stability of the joint.

When you experience a sprained ankle, usually the ankle rolls inward, resulting in overstretching the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Occasionally the ankle is forced outward, resulting in overstretching of the ligaments on the inside of the ankle; however, that is much less common. Ankle sprains are often graded based on the severity of overstretching, with grade I meaning the ligaments are overstretched but not torn, grade II meaning there is a mild to moderate tear, and grade III meaning there is a significant tear in the ligaments.

Symptoms may also include swelling, pain, bruising, and difficulty putting weight on the affected foot. If you have experience a sprained ankle with any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor.

Chronic ankle instability is the result of several factors, causing a person to sprain their ankle repeatedly. The first factor is overstretched or torn ligaments, resulting in decreased ankle stability.

The second factor is muscle imbalance. When the

ligaments are stretched or torn, the muscles and tendons surrounding the ankle may also be stretched and irritated, resulting in muscle weakness. The third factor is impaired proprioception. Proprioceptors are tiny nerve receptors located in soft tissue throughout the body that sense your position in space (these receptors allow you to touch your pointer finger to your nose with your eyes closed). The proprioceptors in the ankle are extremely important when it comes to balance and the ability to adjust your ankle on uneven surfaces to prevent falling. When the tissues surrounding the ankle are disrupted, the proprioceptors do not collect the information that they need to help you adjust. All of these factors combined make up an ugly recipe for repeated ankle sprains as well as increasing the risk for falling. An unstable ankle can change the way the forces are transmitted from the foot through the rest of your body, causing problems beyond your foot and ankle.

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP! Physical therapy can help to break the cycle of chronic ankle instability by preventing future ankle sprains. We use exercises that focus on normalizing muscle imbalances, restoring normal motion, and improving ankle proprioception. Your physical therapist will evaluate your imbalances in order to create a program specifically designed for you.

For instance, if you feel fine while standing on flat, stable surfaces but you have difficulty on a plush carpet or an uneven sidewalk, your therapist may have you practice standing and walking on unstable surfaces to functionally strengthen your anklestabilizing muscles. Physical therapy will not repair a torn ligament; however, the therapists at All-Care are trained to develop a program that will promote healing as well as maximize the stability in your ankle by strengthening the surrounding musculature.

IS BAREFOOT EXERCISE GOOD FOR ME? While proper footwear can provide excellent support for a person with chronic ankle instability, exercising barefoot in a controlled environment helps build

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Slip available in Barnegat Light NJ The slip is 60 ft and located at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club on Long Beach Island in Barnegat light. Docks are floating with power, water, cable and pump out. Slip rental comes with all yacht clubs benefits including club house, pool, private individual bathrooms with showers, full kitchen and lounge.

Slip is D-8 located on second to last dock overlooking the bay and Barnegat Lighthouse with quick access to Barnegat Inlet. For information and rates contact Manager Mark at 609-494-8801.

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

Please call Eric 917-618-1624.

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Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew.

General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus.

Drivers license for laborers is a must.

We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13)

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

$150,000. 732-350-8046.

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

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Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale.

Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373.

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

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Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (20) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

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

(17) Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must.

Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011.

(13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train.

Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307.

(13) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Receptionist Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Laundry Assistant Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

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.

(19) At Home Companion - Dementia and Hospice Experienced, Cooking, Shopping, Transportation. Enjoy Peace of Mind!

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

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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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E-Z CARE GARDENING - Enjoy healthy vegetables & seasonal flowers with Container Gardening. We prepare & plant custom E-Z Care Containers & Planters.

Great for Seniors. Garden Maintenance. Contact jpgardener@ msn.com, 732-232-8144. Master Gardener. Free Advisory. LIFE IS BETTER IN THE GARDEN. (22) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

(20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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.

MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000.

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Testing:

Continued From Page 1 They were being tested while staying in their vehicles. They would speak to a doctor via a phone conference before the test.

It just took a few minutes and the results were expected in a few days. The company doing the work, Ridgewood Diagnostic, was only charging insurance or Medicare, not residents.

The local police did a background check on the company before this started, Signorile said.

“It gives people peace of mind,” he said.

This is a collaboration with the County Board of Health, Councilwoman Judy Noonan said. The test itself is quick and

painless. The swab they use in your nasal passages is thinner than a Q-Tip. A lot of seniors are concerned, she said.

They listen to the governor speak about how important testing is but have no way of getting it.

There is a Rite Aid on Mule Road that was offering testing, and that’s only a few miles away. However there were half as many cars at Rite Aid as there were at the senior center on that same day.

The Rite Aid tests are self-tests, so there’s no consistency in the process, Signorile said.

Additionally, some members of the older community don’t want to leave their community for fear of being exposed to the virus at other sites, said one of the technicians administering the tests at Holiday City South.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many commercial tenants are asking whether they are excused from making rent payments if the tenant’s business has been impacted or shut down by as a result of the coronavirus. In particular, they are asking whether a force majeure clause often found in commercial leases, excuses the tenant from having to pay rent. A force majeure clause in commercial leases generally relieve the performance of a party because of an unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of the parties to the lease which causes a party not to be able to perform under the lease. The term “force majeu re” usu ally mea ns a n event that could not have been reasonably anticipated, or which, if anticipated, could not be controlled. Force majeure clauses are added to leases to excuse a party’s performance under the lease in cases of natural disasters or “acts of God,” such as hurricanes, f loods, earthquakes, etc.

The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease.

Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause.

New Jersey courts h a v e t r a d i t i o n a l l y Marc S. Galella Esq. been very reluctant to allow force majeure clauses to excuse the perfor mance of one party to a commercial lease and especially to excuse the payment of rent under the lease. Courts look to see whether the event should have been anticipated by the parties and addressed in the lease. Not all unforeseen events are subject to the force majeure clause.

The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause.

In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease.

As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent?

Please note that the discussion above pertains only to commercial leases.

Force majeure clauses are not typically found in residential leases.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 9 - may 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now may be a good time to take any amorous relationship slowly and gently. You should be flexible with any romantic miscommunications that occur in the beginning of the week. Hold off on making major purchases.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep an eye on your savings account. As the week begins, your spending may increase quickly. You’re a quick learner so you should be able to sort out misunderstandings before they become a problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You believe you’re being open and fair, but someone may only see the negative side. Your straightforward actions could overwhelm a reticent or sensitive person. Wait until the end of the week to make a proposal.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the week ahead, you may be concerned by challenges involving your family or partner. Your ability to be understanding and sympathetic may be of good use now. Wait for better timing to start a project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your leadership skills sharp this week. You might have ample energy to put a partner’s great ideas into motion. Even with your sound judgment and good planning, you may have to work hard to get others to cooperate with your plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Enlightenment may light your way. Think about the big issues and attempt something new. If you try to move forward with an important purchase or investment in the first part of the week, you could end up spinning your wheels.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Having a long line of admirers might be a nice thing, but that only means you should continue to be your best.

Pay little attention to casual flirtations and focus on serious responsibilities in the first half of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Being thoughtful is the best strategy. If others keep their end of the bargain, it’s only fair that you should keep yours. In the week to come, you and a partner or loved one might not see eye to eye on key issues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider not being too specific. Your ideas may be worth listening to, especially since you can cover a lot of ground with a unique idea. Wait until the end of the week to meet with new contacts or attend crucial interviews.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take time off and dream up fun things to do if you can in the week ahead. Don’t fault those who show a lack of interest in something close to your heart. Think up new ways to get in a workout and enjoy your hobbies.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you are able to outthink someone, you won’t outfox them.

You may have flashes of brilliance as this week unfolds, but don’t try to use a stroke of genius to gain an unfair advantage in a business deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t rush into a new business project. Clarify agreements, promises and contracts before you finalize them. It is better to wait until you have all the details cleared up than to endure misunderstandings in the week ahead.

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