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By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – W hile the gover nor has issued orders for ever yone to stay at home unless on emergency business, there are some who don’t have a home to begin with.

“It is hard right now for the homeless in

Ocean and Monmouth counties,” said Minister Steve Brigham, a longtime advocate for local homeless. “A lot of pantries have closed, and the ones that are still open, a lot of them have cut back their hours.”

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ful about exposure to the public.

“The churches that were hosting dinners for the homeless have stopped doing dinners.

I’m getting calls from the homeless almost every day saying they need food and water,” he said.

Paul Hulse, the CEO/

President of Just Believe, I nc. said h is group has been working with private agencies and the Board of Social Services to get them temporary housing. They’ve successfully housed 10 people as of press time.

“When the homeless

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Monmouth County Library Meeting Challenges Of COVID-19

By Bob Vosseller MANALAPAN – Monmouth County Library Director Judi Tolchin is seeking to bring greater awareness to the public about the online services and programming that are still available during the COVID-19

pandemic.

Tolchin has been busy with meetings on Zoom, WebEx and telephone, responding to hundreds of e-mails and addressing logistical concerns to keep administrative functions including payroll and purchases run-

ning smoothly.

The library system has 12 branches. Tolchin is looking forward to the eventual reopening of library facilities and regaining the ability to support communities with informational, educational and recreational

services they need.

She said it hasn’t been easy, with issues like not being able to offer public access, physical library materials and in-person programming.

The remote environment workplace has, however, led to more and unique

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ways of reaching out to the public. Cooperative efforts and suggestions from other county library systems and support from the New Jersey State Library, the New Jersey Library Association and LibraryLinkNJ (Library - See Page 10)

By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – Reports are coming in that two of the area’s larger retailers are closing up shop: Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor.

The Nordstrom in the Freehold Raceway Mall will close in August, radio station 101.5 reported.

It will be one of 16 stores closing in the chain.

The announcement was made at a time when the retailer was repositioning itself to reach more customers online.

“We’ve been investing in our digital and physical capabilities to keep pace with rapidly changing customer expectations. The impact of COVID-19 is only accelerating the importance of these capabilities in serving customers,” said Erik Nordstrom, chief executive officer of Nordstrom, Inc. in a press release. “More than ever, we need to work with flexibility and speed. Our market strategy helps with both, bringing inventory closer to where customers live and work, allowing us to use our stores as fulfillment centers to get (Stores - See Page 4)

Officials Honor Those Helping Us Every Day

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Township officials observed National Prayer Day and National Teacher Appreciation Day and International Firefighters Day during their last council meeting.

Mayor Theresa Berger noted in her resolution honoring teachers that “teachers make schools great and open up students minds to ideas, knowledge and dreams and keep American democracy alive by laying the foundation for good citizenship and fill many roles such as listeners explorers and role models, motivators and mentors.

“To all those teachers out there and those parents who are forced to being teachers, God bless and thank you,” the mayor said.

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get sick they either call us here at Just Believe Inc, call 911, or go to the hospital.

One person contracted COVID-19 and we initially got her housed in a motel but we ran out of money and now she is living in her car because she doesn’t want to get anyone else sick,” he said.

The volunteers working with the population wear masks and gloves, he said.

“We have served 4,200 (an average of 700 a week) families and individuals by providing them meals and crisis boxes during the pandemic. We have delivered meals and food to the disabled and families that cannot leave their house,” he said.

“We have been feeding the homeless in downtown Toms River seven days a week in collaboration with the Toms River Community Church and Alive Again Alliance Church. We also provide them with hand sanitizer and masks. We work with a few churches that allow the homeless to come in to wash up or use the bathroom. In addition, we are working with the Tom River Township Police Department to ensure the safety of the homeless by periodically checking on them to see if they are OK,” he said.

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“The food is going out, and being used as fast as it comes in,” he said. Suggested items for donation include: Hearty soups, Ramen noodles, tuna fish/canned chicken, peanut butter and jelly, bread, water, juices, snacks and gift cards to BJs for propane.

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The online business represented one third of its sales in 2019, the company reported.

A petition to keep the Freehold store open can be found here: change.org/p/ nordstrom-keep-nordstrom-in-freeholdnj-open. There are already thousands of signatures.

The person who started the petition – an employee – wrote the following: “For the last 27 years Nordstrom at the Freehold Raceway Mall has been serving you (our amazing customers) and our community.

Today, May 7, we were informed that our store will not reopen due to the COVID-19 crisis. We love all of our customers and have formed deep bonds with all of you; we know shopping online will never replace the years of service and friendship that we have shared. We have watched your children grow up, we have dressed

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McCarrick gave an invocation at the opening of the meeting in observance of National Prayer Day that was held on May 7. “If God is for us who can be against us,” he noted in his prayer.

Councilman Thomas Russo read the next resolution which noted that “as firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property sometimes that dedication is spent over countless hours of volunteering and for others it is many years spent in the industry. In all cases it is risk to their life to ensure their environment is as safe as possible.”

Russo noted that the day, designated each May 4, also signifies honoring those firefighters who died in the line of duty and who have passed on and “who dedicated their lives to the safety of all of us.”

Councilwoman Pam Richmond read a proclamation for National Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day noting that COVID-19 has presented a great risk of health and safety to those working in that industry. “Healthcare workers are the frontline heroes but their safety is often neglected.”

She added that healthcare workers should be valued and protected in a positive work environment as they are the first line of defense in the recovery of illnesses.”

Councilman John Bonevich read off the proclamation for the May 5, Builders Service Workers Appreciation Day. “They keep our buildings, clean, safe and working smoothly. Janitors clean and disinfect hospitals daycare facilities and offices in buildings that keep us connected.”

He added that “security officers maintain social distancing at grocery stores and government buildings where professionals are hard at work.”

Bonevich also read the proclamation for National Nurses Week. He noted that the week culminated on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of professional nursing and “who making her rounds became known as the lady with the lamp.” The week was first observed in October 1954.”

“The 2020 theme is ‘Nurses, a voice to lead’,” the councilman added.

Mayor Berger spoke about the extension of the tax

you for vacations, weddings and once in a lifetime milestones that could never be forgotten. We have faith in knowing that you shop at our location because of the friendships and connections that you have built with your favorite sales people. So we’re asking that you sign this petition in an attempt to get the Nordstrom family to change their minds and keep your local and favorite Nordstrom afloat. We are all in this together!”

Nordstrom has other stores in New Jersey, including a Nordstrom Rack in Eatontown.

Its closure joins other closures in the area.

The Freehold Raceway Mall also lost their Sears recently. Lord & Taylor, which has a location in this mall as well, is bracing for a bankruptcy process.

Reuters reported that the chain plans on liquidating its stores once they are allowed to reopen.

The publisher quoted unnamed sources within the organization who said that Lord & Taylor has lined up liquidators to help run the going out of business sales and has been exploring filing for bankruptcy.

grace period and that she worked with the governor and members on the state level regarding that.

“They were able to help us they knew we wanted to move forward with helping our citizens and that was fabulous working with them.”

She also noted a resident had become the first to be a part of a new sewer program where the resident received assistance with an issue with her water well going dry in Freewood Acres.

“We’ve been bringing water over to her every couple of days but we got her into the sewer fund and I believe they will start the process next week.”

The program was just finalized but the resident was put into the program quickly because her situation was dire. For those in Freewood Acres who experience a similar situation the governing body advises visiting the township website for details or calling Town Hall.

Invasive Species Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’ Donnell said she had been working with Township Attorney Joseph Clark with an issue concerning the township’s invasive species policy in regard to bamboo. “He is working on that presently.”

Clark said he had been looking around the area and “we did have an invasive species ordinance but it was specific to bamboo. There is a number of other species out there as well and we weren’t particularly specific as to the types of bamboo.”

“I looked at other towns in the area and put together a draft ordinance. It allows for people living near a homeowner that plants bamboo and gives them recourse. Previously our ordinance required whoever’s property it was on to remove it and fit the bill,” Clark said.

“Now it shifts the burden on the person who planted it. They have to contain it because it is one of those things that grows so wildly it quickly gets out of control. It should be finalized very, very shortly,” the attorney said.

The deputy mayor added that many residents have been upset in that in their effort to remove the bamboo “it becomes a costly effort and the root system is invasive…we’ll be very happy to put something in place to protect the residents from a species that they didn’t plant nor want on their property.”

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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.

Bruce Miller Jackson

Letters To The Editor Primary Election Postponed Dear Monmouth County Residents: Executive Order No. 120 signed by Governor Phil Mu r phy has post poned the 2020 Primary Election from June 2 to July 7, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Executive Order includes the postponement of the primary for President, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, county and municipal elections, as well as political party county committee elections in Mon mouth County.

All statutor y election deadlines have changed and are now calculated by using the July 7 election date. This did not affect any deadlines that occurred prior to April 11, with the exception of the deadline for the change of party affiliation which was moved via the Executive Order from April 8 to May 13.

Based on the new Primary Election date of July 7, the voter registration deadline for the election will be June 16 and the deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail will be June 30.

The Primary Election timeline with revised deadlines from the State Division of Elections is now available on our Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com and on

Letters To tling The Editor our free Monmouth County the Affordable Care Votes Mobile App. Any questions regarding the Primary Election ca n be d i rected to t he County Clerk’s Elections Division at 732-431-7790 or Cle rk Of Ele ct ion s@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. Monmouth County Clerk

The Truth About Trump’s Miracle Drug Tr ump told people to take hydroxychloroquine because he thinks it can cu re COV I D -19. T here is nothing but anecdotal evidence of this.

But there is evidence that Trump is profiting from pushing it.

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.

They paid Trump’s personal attor ney Michael Cohen $1.2 million to get access to Trump to inf luence his health policy.This has been announced by Novartis itself. They were afraid of Trump disman-

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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

There you go again!

“Sticky Fingers” Gov. Murphy - Sticking it to every qualifying homeowner by freezing our homestead rebate. How do you “old” Democrat homeowners like that?

W hat next, Mu r phy?

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!

Bill McPhail Toms River

Patricia Murphy Toms River

Ron David Toms River

Murphy Is Keeping Our Money

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

How To Open Parks And Beaches Safely From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather at one of our County parks or golf courses while continuing to practice strict social distancing!

I am glad that the authority over the decision of whether or not the Monmouth County parks are open was put back in the hands of the Freeholders.

My fellow Freeholders and I have always felt, throughout this pandemic, that our parks are essential for the mental health and wellbeing of our residents. We vowed to open them as soon as we were able to, and that is exactly what we are doing.

While I am excited to open the parks, I would like to remind residents to practice

social distancing and respect any direction given by the Park Rangers, when out at the parks, so that we can work on opening up more of these areas in the coming weeks.

If you are looking for additional information regarding the Monmouth County Park System you can visit go to monmouthcountparks.com.

As the weather continues to get warmer I know the next question residents will have is will our beaches be open this summer season. I’d like to take a minute to explain what we have been doing regarding this topic.

For the last few weeks, I have coordinated calls with our shore mayors from Sea Bright to Manasquan to dis-

cuss how we can safely open our beaches this summer for our residents and visitors.

This is a large undertaking that is multifaceted for our municipalities and their staff.

While I enjoy a beach day as much as the next person, we must ensure reopening our beaches can be done in a safe and coordinated manner.

To begin, we must ensure employees and first responders can safely conduct business for their own safety and wellbeing. This includes everyone from lifeguards to public works employees.

We also must ensure that the proper social distancing protocols are in place for the safety of beach patrons.

I assure you all that our shore mayors are working hard within their own towns and with one another to reopen our beaches. It is vital that everyone is on the same page to ensure a coordinated and efficient opening this summer.

More details will be available in the coming days and weeks that will better outline how and when our beaches will reopen. Please stay tuned for this information through our County government and my social media pages.

Additionally, the Monmouth County Division of Transportation continues to provide service to the senior and disabled population of the county. During these difficult times all directors of transportation from the 21 NJ counties have been participating in bi-weekly conference calls. During these calls, the transportation directors report what their counties are doing to ensure the safety of their residents and employees.

Monmouth County continues to be at the forefront when it comes to sharing information with other counties and putting policies in place to protect our residents and staff. Some of the safety measures that have been put

into place are: providing an “Intake Script” which asked questions to passengers before the trip is booked and the use of disposable seat covers on all of our buses.

We have also made sure that all of our drivers have the appropriate PPE and have made it mandatory that all passengers wear face coverings for the duration of their trip.

On a separate note, I am pleased to announce that Monmouth County has received nearly $108 million in federal stimulus money. The money comes as part of the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion stimulus package signed into law last month and is to be used to offset the unexpected expenditures related to COVID-19 from March 1, 2020 through Dec. 30, 2020.

While the money has been given directly to the County to offset costs, we are planning to use this funding to provide relief to all 53 of our municipalities added.

Smith Calls On VA Secretary To Overcome Delays On New Veterans Clinic From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), responding to a notice he received about yet another delay in the replacement of the Brick Veterans Clinic, made an immediate and direct appeal to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department Veterans Affairs (VA). Smith fi red off a letter requesting to meet with the VA to discuss - and resolve - the long-delayed construction of a new clinic for Ocean County.

In a letter to Secretary Wilkie, Smith asked for

a meeting to discuss “the extraordinarily disappointing announcement” that the VA is, for the second time, cancelling the current lease award and beginning over its process of procurement for a new outpatient clinic lease to replace the Brick VA Clinic.

In part, the letter read: “Our veterans deserve a new, expanded, state-ofthe-art facility at which they can get the quality health care they deserve.

Tod ay’s a n nou ncement delays that reality for a second time and jeopardizes

the health and welfare of veterans in central New Jersey.

As the former chairman of the Veterans Affairs committee and as the author of legislation that ultimately led to the establishment of the Brick clinic in the early 1990s, I am requesting your personal attention to this matter. I have also pushed the VA to pursue this important service upgrade because the current facility is currently handling as many as three times the number of appointments which it was originally intended to serve when I fi rst introduced my legislation back in 1985 to establish a VA facility in Ocean County.

“In 2014, Congress approved a legislative package I strongly supported which included the Depart-

ment of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facilit y Lease Authorization Act reauthorizing a new clinic to replace the Brick Clinic, as well as 26 other VA facilities across the country.

It is my understanding that the majority of those 26 clinics have been replaced, yet the Brick Clinic remains one of the incomplete projects saddled by timeline postponements and two cancellations.

“Having successf ully spearheaded and supported the efforts to locate the CBOC in Brick, as well as VA clinics in Trenton and Hamilton (Mercer County) and Fort Monmouth, now in Tinton Falls (Monmouth County), and both the Vet Center and its Mobile Vets Center in Lakewood, I have seen fi rst-hand how

properly situated facilities can provide convenient, cost-effective, quality primary care for millions of veterans. I also know that VA personnel recognize the value of the clinics and want to see the solicitation and procurement process t h roug h t o e n s u r e t he establishme nt of a facility that will provide our vets with the care they deserve.

“I look for wa rd to meeting with you to i nvest igate a n d ove rcome the hu rdles in this project.

I continue to have weekly calls with the Mayors of all 53 municipalities to discuss the guidelines for how these funds can be used.

We are grateful to the federal government and our congressional delegation for this funding that will help us continue to serve the residents of Monmouth County. The County remains on the front lines of the response to this pandemic and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of our residents and I encourage everyone to do their part by practicing social distancing, staying home when sick and correctly covering their coughs and sneezes.

Lastly, let us remember those we have lost during this crisis, those fighting and all of our first responders, health care workers and all other essential employees who continue to work during this difficult time.

We will get through this together.

We need to ensure that this, the third procurement process, only represents a setback that will be properly resolved with the establishment of the long-overdue, top-notch facility our veterans need and deserve.”

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Ways For A Healthier Lifestyle

Dear Joel, While working from home and staying in (apart from essential errands) as instructed during the COVID-19 pandemic, I have developed a new and healthy routine. Now that I have more free time, I use it to prepare healthy meals, try new recipes and educate myself on healthier food choices. I take time every day to exercise; walking, stretching, gardening and just moving more. I am more engaged in each activity which has led to increased efficiency, especially regarding work. I am learning to enjoy a simpler life, grateful for things I once took for granted. My concern is that once we resume life as it was (with modifications), I will revert to old ways. Ways that left me stressed and exhausted at week’s end. Do you have any suggestions on how I can maintain my new mindset and routine?

Answer: Congratulations to you for using this time to improve the quality of your life; it has

been challenging in so many ways for so many of us. As life returns to more of what we have been used to, free time will once again be at a premium.

You may have to pick and choose which activities are feasible daily. Rather than eliminating your daily exercise, you may have to shorten the duration. Many people choose to prep their meals in advance on days when they are not working, etc. If you are happier with living a simpler life, continue to do so. How you participate in the ‘reopening’ of our world is your choice. One thing is certain, maintaining your ‘attitude of gratitude’ will keep you focused on what is important.

Thank you for writing.

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Volunteers Can Make A Difference To Victims Of Sexual Violence

Sexual assaults do not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate.

For many survivors, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times that a survivor needs 180 Turning Lives Around even more; and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. We have made a few temporary shifts to some of our services, but 180 is operational and here to help.

Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault and 180 Turning Lives Around stands with all survivors. For forty-four years, 180, a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volu nteers. 180’s specially-t rai ned, conf idential victim advocates, with countywide law enforcement and the Forensic Nurse Examiners program, provide emotional support and assistance to victims, and their significant-others, during accompaniments for timely and sensitive hospital medical examinations, and police and grand jury procedures.

180’s volunteers also provide telephone support, which includes at the time of crisis, addressing medical and emotional needs, information regarding the justice system, and referrals for services. They also provide support and advocacy for the survivor’s significant-other and adult

survivors of childhood sexual assault.

We i nvite the com mu n it y to joi n 180’s life-changing mission today. 180 is conducting the mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers on June 2-25, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Ocean Tow nship Police Headquar ters, 399 Monmouth Road. The training will be conducted via a vir tual platfor m, if self-distancing is still in place. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen-years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, and submit to fingerprinting and background checks. 180 is committed to a socially and culturally diverse team to best serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of or training in sexual violence is not required. To obtain an application, contact Tina Morgan at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272, or visit 180nj. org/give-help/volunteering/sexual-violence-program-advocate/ Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26.

180 is dedicated to providing safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy for those in Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sexual violence, please call 180’s 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 1-888-264-RAPE (7273). For more information, visit 180nj. org. In an emergency, dial 911.

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Continued From Page 1 have also been helpful, she said.

Online programming is being improved for both children and adults, should social distancing have to continue for any further length of time.

The initial preparation for activity after the closures has been the most difficult, she said. It included reconfiguring 70 laptop computers from

public to staff use so employees could continue to offer services.

It meant utilizing cell phones so staff could provide their reference services from home and also extending privileges to patrons whose due dates for materials already checked out fall within the closure.

Staff members also devised training guides for virtual service for patrons and developed reports for recording statistics to enable staff to continue to find ways and resources to provide services

remotely.

There have been many positive aspects that both Tolchin and the entire staff have noticed and appreciated. Staff are particularly comforted by the fact the bereavement group co-sponsored by the library can continue to meet, albeit in a virtual environment, yet still providing a personal contact people need.

Parents have also expressed appreciation for the numerous online children’s programs which both educate and entertain youngsters deprived of

outside group activities.

The closures have also resulted in numerous requests for library cards for residents who previously had not been library users. “I am delighted that we decided early on to offer interim cards to allow patrons to use our 24/7 virtual library,” Tolchin said.

The process enables residents to secure temporary cards, then receive permanent cards once they are able to come into their library to secure them.

Currently, Tolchin noted, the library is well positioned to service the 24/7 needs of patrons with eBooks, downloadable audio books, streaming video, online magazines and database access, noting there has been a tremendous increase in electronic materials and access to the online offerings.

Additionally, the library continues to be heavily involved in providing resources supporting teachers now conducting their classes from their own homes in their new virtual environments, something that is evident in the great volume increase of services on Facebook and other media.

“The most disappointing aspect of this present situation is how it limits what we can offer to the public,” the director said.

She added, “however, the biggest thrill is we are able to offer service by phone, online chat and e-mail, and could do this within two days of the facilities being closed. We have also been able to offer programming through meeting applications and social media.”

While only those patrons who have access to computers and the Internet can avail themselves of all the programs and resources the libraries continue to offer, staff is still available by phone to answer questions on individual accounts or questions on accessing materials by calling 866-941-8188 Mondays through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by e-mail to mcl@monmouthcountylib.org “Envisioning the new normal amid social distancing restrictions and implementing safety measures for staff and patrons is a daunting task,” Tolchin said. “I look forward to regaining all of our ability to support our communities with the informational, education, and recreational services they need.”

“I am certainly proud of Judi and the entire staff of our Monmouth County libraries,” Freeholder Lillian Burry, liaison to the library commission for the Board of Freeholders said.

“These men and women who staff our libraries and not only dedicated but obviously love what they do. They are tireless in making every resource available within the library system for everyone regardless of age or special interest or hobbies,” Burry said.

She added, “I applaud how they have all weathered so many changes and come up with creative ideas to meet each challenge.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID-19 Virus, Antibody Tests Available

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD - Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) and Chemed will be coming together to offer COVID-19 virus and antibody testing at their Lakewood locations.

• Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) will be open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. for testing by appointment only. COVID-19 testing will be performed outdoors at 101 Second Street, Lakewood. Call (732)363-6655 to schedule an appointment. OHI has bilingual staff.

• CH EM ED of fe r s t est i ng Mond ay th rough T hu rsday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only. Testing will be administered in an outdoor tent in the CHEMED parking lot at 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood. Call (732) 364-2144 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment.

Antibody tests measure the immune

system’s response to an infection. Negative antibody results DO NOT rule out SARs-CoV-2 infection, particularly in those who have recently been in contact with someone who has the virus. A nasal swab (a molecular diagnostic test) is performed to rule out the possibility that someone could be an asymptomatic carrier of the virus.

Positive results SHOULD NOT be used as the sole basis to diagnose SARSCoV-2 infection. Positive results may be due to past or present infection with non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strains, such a s coronav i r u s H KU1, N L63, OC43, or 229E. These are causes of the common cold.

People who test positive for antibodies are not guaranteed to be free of all virus and therefore may still be able to transmit the virus to others.

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

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

3 Ways Saffron Helps Age-Related Macular Degeneration

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. If you’ve ever cooked using saffron spice, you know that this unique spice is flavorful and aromatic. For me, saffron is a must-have for dishes such as plain rice (or paella), soups such as chicken soup or bouillabaisse and certain bread/pastries. The active medicinal compounds in saffron come from a tiny part of the flower, not from a bulb, or the leaves like other herbs. The painstaking labor required for harvesting it by hand makes the price of saffron extremely high. That’s why it has not been studied for very many human diseases the way we study other less expensive herbs such as rosemary, turmeric, garlic or sage.

Specific components of saffron spice have demonstrated benefits in several eye ailments. These diseases include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and cataracts. Let’s focus on AMD today.

Age-related macular degeneration may lead to blindness, especially among person’s over 65. The eye disease occurs gradually and with little to no warning. It begins with a loss of central vision, and may eventually progress to total blindness. We know that breakdown of the macula occurs, but researchers are not sure why. The macula is next to the retina.

Obviously, reversing the progressive condition would be the dream scenario, but halting it would suffice.

Recent research indicates that oxidative damage is a culprit in AMD. Studies on saffron suggest it offers protection against oxidative damage in patients with early AMD. First, it is essential to note that, to date, conventional medicine has found no way of restoring vision lost to AMD. Treatments such as prescription drugs and laser surgery

may slow the progression of AMD. So if an herb can augment your current protocol, I’d have a conversation with your ophthalmologist about it. Here are three reasons why: 1. Saffron contains many different constituents including crocin and crocetin. These have shown neuroprotective properties for the eye in multiple double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

2. Saffron contains potent antioxidant capabilities, meaning they neutralize those troublesome free radicals that attack the retina and the macula.

3. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial offers unconscious bias information. Two of these types of studies have produced information about saffron that is impossible to ignore. In one trial (using their proprietary form of Saffron from France), patients who supplemented for 3 months with low-dose saffron (20 mg/day) experienced improvements in retinal sensitivity, color perception, and visual contrast. When the trial was extended over a year, the participants experienced even more benefit in terms of increased visual acuity! The data was published in The Journal of Translational Medicine.

We know saffron can improve a low mood, and now it appears that oral saffron supplementation may partially reversed the damage to visual perception. No one is claiming that saffron cures AMD, but the benefits are pretty crisp! Even a modest improvement in eyesight is a big deal to many people because it can greatly improve quality of life.

Please ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

You can cook with saffron as a spice. Saffron teas, supplements and extracts are available nationwide.

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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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CentraState Awarded For Nursing Excellence

FREEHOLD - CentraState Medical Center attained Magnet recognition again in April 2020, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This distinction places CentraState in an elite group of less than 2% of hospitals in the nation to have earned Magnet recognition four consecutive times.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health

care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

“Magnet designation is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said John T. Gribbin, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of CentraState Healthcare System. “It is especially meaningful now as our nurses are facing

the most challenging time in their professional lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when they are called to use the depths of their compassion and breadth of their clinical skills.”

Just 378 out of more than 6,300 health care organizations in the United States have achieved Magnet recognition. Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated

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“I’m very proud of our nursing staff for their commitment to quality patient care, which is reflected in our fourth Magnet designation,” said Linda Geisler, RN, vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer. “This is important to our patients as well because studies show that Magnet hospitals report better patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and greater retention of nurses.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth Medical Center And Monmouth University To Hold Spring Blood Drive

By Bob Vosseller LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth University is out for blood! They are teaming up to host a twoday community blood and platelet drive.

The blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, Anacon Hall, second floor on the university’s West Long Branch campus.

As an unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood supply has been negatively impacted. As the community begins to adapt to “the new normal,” help is needed to build a safe and robust supply of blood for patients.

Monmouth Medical Center President and CEO Eric Carney said, “everyday people need blood for ongoing medical care or for unexpected emergencies, and it’s important for the community to understand that despite all the restrictions that have resulted from our COVID-19 response, we continue to deliver medically necessary surgery and care.”

Carney added, “donating blood and platelets helps to ensure a sustained and secure supply for hospital patients in need. It is a simple, selfless act that takes less than an hour and helps save the lives of those in our

community.”

“Monmouth University and Monmouth Medical Center are important partners in helping to support the educational and health needs of our community,” Mary Anne Nagy, Vice President for Student Life and Leadership Engagement at Monmouth University.

Nagy said, “the recent COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted our community especially with regard to the need for life-saving blood donations. We are thrilled to be able to help our partner hospital in conducting a blood and platelet drive to replenish the blood supply and further enhance the health and well-being of our community.”

All donors are requested to wear a mask or cloth face covering. The health and safety of donors is a top priority, and social distancing and additional disinfecting guidelines are in place at all blood drives.

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All donors will receive a T-shirt and be entered into a raffle drawing to win a $50 gift card. Platelet donors will also be given a $10 gift card.

Freeholders Thank Nurses For Role In COVID-19 Pandemic

FREEHOLD – In recognition of National Nurses Week, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is thanking all nurses, especially the Monmouth County Health Department public nurses and volunteer nurses, for the vital role that they play in healthcare and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a former nurse, I know fi rsthand that nurses give care, comfort and attention to others in their most vulnerable and stressful times. Nurses are putting the needs of their patients before everything and we cannot thank them enough,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley.

“In addition to National Nurses Week, on May 7, we celebrate National Day of Prayer and I’d like to encourage the public to keep nurses in their thoughts and prayers as we thank them for their tremendous sacrifice and critically necessary work.”

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, throughout New Jersey, there are over 170,000 registered nurses who are currently helping COVID-19 patients in hospitals, field hospitals and testing

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These essential workers assist with the health of residents in long-term care facilities, general medical offices and in the entirety of the medical field where they administer shots, perform exams and advocate for the wellbeing of the public.

“This year, National Nurses Week occurs during an international health pandemic when we need to acknowledge and respect nurses and their important role in our communities now more than ever,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone.

“I am so grateful for all of the nurses, especially the volunteer school nurses at the Health Department, who are the backbone of public health and are at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. I would also like to commend Christopher Merkel, the County’s Public Health Coordinator, and his entire staff who continue to make residents’ health their top priority as we flatten the curve in Monmouth County and State of New Jersey,” Arnone added.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

By Michael Vandenberg For almost 25 years, “Exceptional Care without Exception” has been the motto and guiding pr inc iple for N ew Jersey Hematolo gy Oncology Associates (NJHOA). If you’ve gotten that terrible cancer diagnosis, or are in the midst of a blood disease, you’ll want to come to a practice where you’re treated with dignity and efficiency. A place where you can get compassionate care with a smile. That plac e has always been NJHOA. Dr. Gir ish A min started the practice i n 19 9 6 i n B r i c k .

His approach was highly suc c es sf ul and well-regarded,

Exceptional Care Without Exception At NJ Hematology Oncology Associates

s o i t wa s n’ t l o n g before he decided to add more locations across Ocean Count y and addi tional doctors who shared his philosophy. Dr. Jayne Pavlak- Schenk joined the team in 2000.

Currently there are four doctors on staff, including Dr. Apurv Agrawal and Dr. Randi Katz.

T h ey a r e l o c ate d at 1608 Route 88 West, Suite 250 in Brick; Winding River Medical Park at 508 L akehur st Road, Suite 1B in Toms River; Hope Tower at 19 Davis Avenue, 2nd Floor in Neptune; and 63D Lacey Road in Whiting.

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Katz. Although she may be new to the practice, she knows the area well, having practiced Hematology and Oncology in both Ocean and Monmouth counties for over 10 years.

She keeps busy helping the valued pat i e nt s of t h e s e counties, being on staff at Ocean Medical Center, Jersey Shore Medical Center, and Community Medical Center. She employs joint-decision making with all of her patients.

It’s not just NJHOA’s overall philosophy on patient care that draws like-minded physicians like Dr. Kat z to the prac tic e, but also the amount of services they provide for patients. A lot of their

focus is specifically on diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the prac tic e places a great deal of value on symptom management to maximize the quality of life of their patients. They accomplish that not just with medic ations, but by c reating a share d c are p lan with their patients and their families to help them achieve their goals of care.

NJ H OA t r i e s to keep most aspects of testing and treatm e nt i n - h o u s e i n an effort to provide complete care for cancer and prioritize convenience for their patients. The practice features a state-of-the-art lab for testing including r out ine bl o o d work, flow cytometry for blood disorders, hereditar y cancer screening tests, and molecular profiling of tumors. NJHOA also offers on-site i nf u s i o n s of c h e motherapy, mono clonal antibodies, biological agents, hor mone therapy, iron infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy, and bone mar row aspiration and biopsy. They also infuse immunotherapy treatments including Provenge, Yer voy, Opdivo, Key truda, and Tecentriq.

There is an on-site pharmacy for dispensing oral medic ations including oral chemotherapy medications.

The practice molecularly profiles tumors of their cancer patients when appropriate to help create a targeted treatment plan. Dr.

Dr. Apurv Agrawal Agrawal explained that, “targeted treatment based on molecular profiling of a patients tumor offers not only a personalized treatment but a greater likelihood of success for patients”. Molecular profiling of tumors and immunotherapy are on the forefront of cancer treatment.

Besides treatment, they also offer hereditary canc er sc reening for their patients. “The genes we are born with may contribute to our risk of developing certain types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and prostate cancer,” said D r. A m i n. “ I f yo u have a family history of cancer, we

can help you understand your risk for disease. We of fer genetic counseling and testing, and can assist you in making info r m e d m e dic al decisions.”

One Toms River resident was planning to enroll in a clinical trial in New York Cit y to treat h e r S t ag e 4 lun g c anc er. T he do c tor in NYC advised the patient to see Dr. Agrawal since that same clinical trial was available at NJHOA . It was practically next door and she’d still be able to participate in the trial. It was a win-win, thanks to the practice having a robust clinical trial program. “Some cancer patients may

fear that enrolling in a clinical trial means they might receive a plac ebo or that the treatment might h ave a d ve r s e ef fects, but the reality is that patients in clinical trials receive either the best c a n c e r t r e at m e nt currently known for them or new, and possibly more effective, therapy,” said Dr. Pavlak-Schenk.

New Jersey Hematology Oncology Associates offers complete cancer care and allows patients to get cutting edge treatment close to home. Give them a call today at 732840-8880 to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit NJHOA .com for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 16 - MAY 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can’t hurry love. Avoid coming on too strong if you give someone your undivided attention. If someone is meant to be in your intimate circle, then divine providence may give you a clue in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rock the boat if you must, but don’t capsize it. You might drop what you’re doing to try something new and surprise someone who thought you’d do something else. Focus on being productive in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Recognize that things you do could have far-ranging effects that you may not have anticipated. Focus on learning something from others and avoid offering your own opinions. Plan wisely to begin key projects late in the week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming week you might be exposed to some odd ideas.

Thanks to your common sense and a devoted someone who offers a wise assessment, you may not get caught up in anything that would cause you lasting problems.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You recognize a good value when you see it. You might be wise to put terms under a microscope before you make a final decision about a purchase or investment. Better opportunities may arrive as this week unfolds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be mindful in the upcoming week. You may find the advice or support you need to enrich your life and make a project a success. Avoid making spur-of-the-moment financial decisions or major purchases in the first half of the week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your heart

may be like a roulette wheel, so you can’t always anticipate where your interests will land. In the upcoming week you might see friends in a new light and enjoy spending more time with online social groups.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Insecurities might occasionally well up and undermine your confidence. When someone does or says the unexpected, you might not know which way to turn. In the upcoming week, accept changes with good grace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might be too optimistic about your financial condition in the week ahead. Steer clear of chancy enterprises that might sound like a calculated risk but attract your interest only because they seem exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The pressure from outside influences could provoke you to abandon a pet project. There might not be enough time, or you may be distracted by other priorities as this week unfolds. Focus on making your future better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might remain on edge until you deal with unfinished business. Don’t be distracted by social requests or online meetings with friends in the week ahead. Apply yourself to achieve your dreams of financial security.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The person you are crushing on might not feel the same way.

Due to your own romantic yearnings, you might be blind to the feelings of others in the week ahead.

If you’re confused it’s because you may not be seeing clearly today.

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