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−Photo By Bob Vosseller Third District Congressman Andy Kim, left, speaks with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals patient Joe Taylor, Lakewood, and his staff therapy worker Patricia Henk.

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−Photo by Patricia A. Miller (Above) Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter Director Patricia McCallum discusses the increase in population at the shelter on Haywood Road. (Right) Simba is sitting pretty at the shelter waiting to be adopted. By Patricia A. Miller STAFFORD − Simba, a young adult male cat with thick fur the color of smoke, loves to play at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. The friendly, outgoing kitty spent quite a bit of time last week chasing and catching a feather-like (Pets - See Page 6)

County Increases Homeless Spending

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The county will be spending more money this year to care for the homeless having increased the amount in a line item of this year’s budget. The county previously spent $100,000 every year, and also allotted $10,000 to Just Believe, a community group that cares for homeless. In the budget that the county just put together, they added $150,000 to this, Freeholder Gary Quinn said. Based on some statistics studied by the

county’s Human Services department, they determined that the $250,000 would be an appropriate amount to care for the homeless while long-term solutions can be found, Quinn added. This comes as welcome news to Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, who had been advocating for an increase. He had been one of the officials pushing for an expansion of Code Blue, the law that opens shelters when it gets too cold. Toms River changed their own rules

on it, opening up shelters when temperatures hit 35 degrees. The state had a different rule, allowing the homeless to be out in freezing temperatures as long as it wasn’t snowing. Through the push of Toms River officials, and the state senators and assembly members that represent the area, the state law changed to more resemble the township’s. “We changed the law in the State of (Homeless - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – Three years ago Joe Taylor sailed and raced boats along Toms River and then he suffered an injury which stopped all that. Taylor is a diabetic and his insulin usage is around 90 units at night and 30 units in the morning. “I eat up insulin like it’s going out of style” the Lakewood resident told 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim during his recent visit to the Toms River facility of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. Kim’s visit to Encompass, which is a joint commission certified for disease specific care for brain injury rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, advanced inpatient diabetes care, pulmonary rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and wound care, was a fact-finding mission to help him gather information about health care issues so he could bring

back that feedback to Washington D.C. “Every American, rich or poor, should be able to get the health care that they need, and no American should be denied because of a pre-existing medical condition,” he said, adding that he is seeking to “expand access and protect the 129 million Americans living with a pre-existing condition.” “I am lucky to have a doctor who I can ask for (insulin) samples and he gives me samples. It is really terrible,” Taylor said regarding the cost he faces as a diabetic. Taylor was a patient at Encompass Health during Kim’s visit. W hen Taylor was asked how many prescriptions he’s on, his response was, “probably 14 different drugs I use.” Staff member Patricia Henk, who was assisting Taylor with his rehabilitation that day, explained “His is a very common story. There (Patients - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 are a lot of patients who need to make a choice sometimes. Either they can afford their medications or other things.” “I can’t go downstairs in my house because there are 13 steps to the basement. I built a really nice workshop down there and I can’t get down there,” Taylor said with some emotion in his voice. “I can’t get outside and do things because I need a walker and it’s not worth the bumps and things outside. So, all of a sudden it’s like having your life taken away from you and having to do things like this,” Taylor said, refencing his visit to Encompass and undergoing therapy. “It really isn’t fair. I am sorry you are having to go through that,” Kim added. “I’m sure I will get past this and these people here are really, really good and they are doing good things and my hope is to leave next Tuesday and eventually get back to a regular life,” Taylor added.

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Continued From Page 1 New Jersey,” Turnbach said. However, more funding was needed, particularly if the shelters would be open more often. He was calling upon the Freeholders to create a Homelessness Trust Fund. This fund was made law across the state in 2009 and is in effect in 12 other counties, but not

Kim told Taylor that he was working to see that patients like him “get the funding that they need, resources that they need and to cut through that red tape on the bureaucracy that is holding them back. It is helpful to hear your personal story because it gives me added energy to focus on what is happening.” “It is good that you are focusing on it because it is a real problem. As you can see there is a myriad of people here that it is affecting and they all need this help,” Taylor added. “Some of our top priorities now is about lowering prescription drug costs and trying to make services more available to help with transportation in this area. My mom has been a nurse her whole life and my dad has been a medical researcher. We are working together as a community,” Kim told other patients within one of the therapy rooms. “While I am down in D.C. working in Congress, I know there is a lot of craziness on that front but what I want you to know that I am laser focused on this district and

places just like this,” Kim added. Kim was provided a tour of the facility which is undergoing renovations which are set to be completed in the late spring. Patty Ostaszewski, the area chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals conducted the tour and introduced the congressman to various staff and noted the function of some equipment and areas of the hospital. Encompass also has rehabilitation hospitals in Tinton Falls and Vineland. Following the tour and visit with patients, the congressman met in a conference room with members of the Encompass Staff who were able to share with him their perspective on concerns within the medical field in providing services to their patients. “Right now, the local challenge - and we are working with Community Medical Center on this - there is a pilot program as part of Medicare called Bundle Payments,” Ostaszewski said. “In that program, patients are being directed to lower levels of care. We are a bit more expensive than a nursing

home so they are looking at things from a financial perspective. I get that and we need to be prudent about that but we are getting a lot of patients from a nursing home calling us saying, ‘please help me out, can I come to your facility’ or they’ve been sent home.” Ostaszewski added, “we had one patient who had a stroke and he was sent right home after the stroke and his son called and said ‘my father can’t get out of bed.’ We’re trying to make sure patients get the right level of care at the right time. This is something we’ve been battling with over the last couple of months.” “This is helpful to hear because the bundle payment approach is something people are keeping a close eye on and are trying to get a sense of is it working or is it not. Are there things that need to be changed? We are trying to figure out how do you control costs while still delivering quality care. I know everyone in this room wants to make sure (we) get health care costs under control but we all want to commit that quality care is maintained,” Kim said.

in Ocean County. A Trust Fund would alleviate the need for the Freeholders to budget money every year. It would just be created and fund itself. The Homelessness Trust Fund Act allows counties to collect a $5 fee on certain permit paperwork the public needs. Of that amount, $2 goes to Code Blue and $3 goes to other homeless issues. Twelve counties have enacted these trust

funds: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Union, and Somerset. Studies have concluded that housing a homeless person for the night costs less than the alternative – which can be incarceration or a hospital stay. It is endorsed by many community groups. Religious groups endorse it, too, from small, local houses of worship to the Diocese of Trenton.

Quinn didn’t like the idea of putting a fee on permits, afraid that the state might get the money first. “We know we can run it through Human Services,” he said of the county’s program. Turnbach said that $250,000 is the average for counties who have the trust fund. He was “greatly appreciative” of the Freeholders setting aside the money, and of “recognizing a need and addressing an issue.”

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Continued From Page 1 cat toy. Young Simba - who is between one and two years old - is friendly, outgoing, and playful. He was just one of several kitties marking time waiting for a new home in one of the Haywood Road’s shelter rooms earlier this week. “We have to hold them for eight days before we can put them up for adoption,” said shelter Manager Patricia McCallum. McCallum and assistant manager Jaclyn Strawder have no problem handling lots of pets. No problem. McCallum has 10 dogs at home and Strawder has 10 cats. “You can’t help yourself,” McCallum said with a smile. “One is just not enough.” The animal population at the southern shelter is a little higher than it normally is. Animals from the Northern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Jackson Township are now sharing the southern shelter in Manahawkin while renovations are being done at the Jackson Township facility. Both shelters are run by the Ocean County Health Department. But since it’s a quiet time of the year for animal shelters, the Manahawkin shelter still has plenty of room for the northern shelter pets, McCallum said. As of last week, the southern shelter had roughly 40 cats and 20 dogs. And the southern shelter has 41 volunteers, plenty to help out with the pets. “The volunteer group has adjusted so

well that any animal that can be walked twice a day,” McCallum said. The southern shelter also has another facility in Barnegat for emergencies or if the southern building gets too full. “It’s nice knowing we have it in case we need it,” she said. Before any cat, kitten, dog or puppy is adopted, they are all spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on shots. All members of the household must meet the animal and the adopter must provide proof of either home ownership or a lease with a pet policy allowing cats or dogs. To meet the pets, visit them at the shelter, which is open for adoptions between 1 and 4 p.m. every day including weekends. The shelter has late hours on Wednesdays and is open from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone in the house (including dogs that already live in the home) must meet the pet prior to adoption. Proof of residence must be provided, either a mortgage statement or tax bill, or a lease that states the types of breeds and numbers of animals allowed. A driver’s license or valid proof of identification must also be provided. Potential adopters must fi ll out an adoption questionnaire and have it approved by shelter management. They must pay with exact cash or a check with the address that matches their driver’s license. It costs $60 to adopt a dog and $55 for cats. The southern shelter’s address is 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. The northern shelter’s address is 615 Freemont Ave. Jackson.

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Ocean Recreation Announces Bus Trips

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation had released its bus trip schedule. All trips include transportation and admission ticket. Bus driver’s gratuity is also included. All trips leave from either the 11th St Community Center 239 11th St Barnegat (CC) or the Frederic A Priff Elementary School 139 Wells Mills Rd Waretown (FAP). The trips are as followed: April 19: Tropicana, $66 per person. (CC) April 24: Lenox & Smithville, $9 per person. (CC) May 7: Columbus Flea Market, $9 per person. (CC)

May 15: Ocean County Mall, $9 per person. (CC) May 27: NY Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies, price $56. (FAP) May 29: Freehold Mall, $9 per person. (CC) October: Culinary Institute of Americana FDR Estate and tentatively Vanderbilt Estate. November: Drumthwacket & Princeton NJ. December 7: Tropicana Holiday Show. For more information and registration forms, email Jeanne Broadbent at recreation@twpoceannj.gov All Charter bus trips require a $40 non-refundable deposit (due at time of registration).

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Athletic Students Contribute In Read Across America Day

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Athletics Department to read to the students at Ocean Acres and PLC schools for Read Across America Day for Dr. Seuss. The student athletes had a blast.

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−Photos courtesy Lacey Township Police Department By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department congratulated two officers for being promote to the rank of Police Sergeant. The two veteran police officers, Officers John McKee and Darrell Nick, are replacing the recent retirements of command level officers. For the past 20 years, Sergeant John McKee has been a resident of Lacey Township. He was hired by the department back in March of 2003. He attended the Burlington County Police Academy and ranked number one in his class in academics. Sergeant McKee was assigned to the Patrol Division for the past 17 years and has re-

ceived various commendations throughout his career. He ranked number one in the State of New Jersey on last year’s New Jersey Civil Service Sergeant promotional list Sergeant Darrell Nick grew up in Lacey Township and was hired as a police officer by the Lacey Township Police Department in March of 2003 and also attended the Burlington County Police Academy. He was in the Patrol Division for the past 17 years and a Field Training Officer for 11 years. Sergeant Nick has trained numerous Lacey Township Police Officers in the Field Training program. He is ranked number two the State of New Jersey on last year’s New Jersey Civil Service Sergeant promotional list.

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Police Training Commission. Qualifications: • Be a United States Citizen • Be a resident of New Jersey • A current New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification as a Class I / Class II Special Officer from an approved Police Academy • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required • Hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license • Have the ability to read, write and speak the English language clearly and intelligently • Have and demonstrate good moral character and have not been convicted of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any offense involving moral turpitude; verified by a background investigation • Undergo a complete background investigation • Pass an oral interview • Pass a psychological examination • Pass a drug test Applications may be picked up at the Lacey Township Police Department, 808 Lacey Road, Forked River. Interested applicants must submit an application no later than March 31. If anyone has any questions regarding this announcement, you may contact Lieutenant Christopher Kenny at 609-693-6636 ext. 2571.

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SRMS Hosts Career Expo

MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Middle School hosted a Career Expo, an event designed to encourage 8th grade students to explore prospective career paths. Students registered for and attended five different sessions presented by a wide range of professionals, many of whom were Southern Regional alumni or staff. In each session, students learned about a particular career and the professional journey of that presenter. Several presentations included demonstrations or simulations. Other activities included a Career Interest Inventory, as well as two videos: Tips and Tricks for Finding a Job and Social Media:

You Are What You Post. Following the final session, the students watched a video tribute to Tim Kohlheim, the owner and chef of Shore Fire Grille and a presenter last year, who passed away in August. The tribute encouraged students to “work hard, be kind, and give back.” Kohlheim was a Southern Regional graduate who contributed to the students of Southern and the surrounding community in a number of ways. Just a few of his contributions include organizing the Chef’s Tour and the LBI Job Fair, as well as sponsoring a Back to School shopping trip for students of Southern and Stafford.

Police Department Announces Junior Police Academy WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department will once again be sponsoring a Junior Police Academy this summer starting on July 6 to 10. The Junior Police Academy is not a “boot camp” for troubled youth, but a camp designed to operate like an actual police academy. You do not have to want to be a police officer to enjoy this camp! The objective of the Junior Police Academy is to educate the recruits with various police procedures, history of law enforcement and familiarization with numerous specialty units within the law enforcement field such as Police K-9, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.), Traffic Safety, Haz-Mat and Emergency Management, Motorcycle Patrol, Bicycle Patrol and Criminal Investigations to name a few. The curriculum will consist of educational activities as well as physical training.

Those wishing to participate in the Junior Police Academy must: Must be a current 4th, 5th or 6th grade student (all students eligible) Must be eager to learn and participate! Applications are available at the police department lobby and are due to be returned no later than April 13. Due to the overwhelming response the last several years and the increase in attendance we will be limiting enrollment to 50 recruits. Acceptance will be on a first come first serve basis. The cost of the academy is $75 and a check or money order is due at the time the application is returned. Applications can be picked up at police headquarters or downloaded online at twpoceannj.gov/ police under Community Outreach. Any questions, contact Ptl. Michael Cicero at 609-693-4007 ext. 317 or via email at: MCicero@twpoceannj.gov

Ocean Recreation Hosts Trip To Tropicana Holiday Show

WA R ETOW N – T he Tow nship of Ocean Recreation is sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City Tropicana Holiday Show on December 7. Tickets are $30 per person. Pr ice includes show ticket for the 3:30 p.m. matinee, $15 slot play and driver’s gratuity. Lunch on your own. The bus will board at 10 a.m. from Township of Ocean Com munit y Center 239 11th St reet, Waretown. Bus departs from Atlantic

City at 6:30 p.m. A typical Broadway dance ensemble of 10 dancers and two female singers who will light up the spirit of the Holidays. From Jingle Bells to Carol of the Bells, this ensemble will make you remember what the Holidays are all about. A magnificent Holiday themed set with hundreds of costumes, the dancers and singers will make you believe in miracles, in fairytales and in Santa!

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Interfaith Health And Support Services Hosts Caregiver And Volunteer Conference

MANAHAWKIN – The Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County will present its first Statewide Caregiver and Volunteer Conference on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 100 Bishop Drive, Manahawkin. The day will include sessions on topics such as elder law issues, caregivers’ concerns, activities for adults with dementia, support and tips for caregivers and health screenings. There will also be a continental breakfast and a buffet lunch included in the day’s fee of $30 per person. Cathy S Sikorski, Esq is the Keynote speaker speaking about “Confessions of a Serial Caregiver!”, which is both humorous and inspirational. A significant caregiver to eight different family members and friends, Cathy is an attorney specializing in Elder Law who is devoted to promoting financial and legal preparation in this aging crisis. The author of two books, Showering with Nana and Who Moved My Teeth, she is a frequent guest on radio, TV and podcasts. Cathy has been featured on Huffington Post, AARP and as a SheSource for the Women’s Media Center in Washington, DC. Following her talk, six different workshops are being presented. Marion Spranger, BSN, RN, BC-FCN, will speak about The Gentle Art of Self-Care. Attendees will learn proven coping skills that may enhance their lives and deepen their volunteer experience. Exploring how to cope mentally, spiritually and physically may lead to new insight and hope about the caregiver’s role. Nicole Giacomino, MA, MT-BC, will discuss Communicating Across Generations: Looking at Ways to increase Awareness and Strengthen the Volunteer Workforce. She will define the generations, look at patterns of how they differ in communications and performance and offer some tips for listening to and learning from each other in order to collaborate in harmony. Tara Bonelli will present Activities to Engage Someone with Dementia. Expect to learn how to engage with someone with

dementia by taking time to find out about the person’s past which will help you with their future by modifying what they used to enjoy. Learn about a variety of activities to go along with the different stages of the disease. Jane Walling, RN, will present an overview of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, followed by a discussion of programs and services to provide care and relief in the home and community setting. The discussion will include looking beyond home care in the event that Assisted Living or Nursing Home placement becomes necessary. Reverend Dr. Philip Bakelaar will speak about Staying Well: Mindfulness, Anxiety and Resources for Coping as a Caregiver. Being a caregiver is demanding- physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. Finding ways to stay well requires thoughtful attention to each of these. Mindfulness training has emerged as a key practice which helps identify where we may need to reach out for help. Attendees will leave with a commitment to mindful caregiving, personal wellness and a plan to search for resources available in their area. Amy Matthews will discuss Making Moments Matter: Activities for Moderate and Late Stage Dementia. Keeping a person with dementia stimulated socially, physically and cognitively has been shown to both help maintain skills and to improve caregiver stress. Meaningful activities and tools to continue to engage the person as the disease progresses will be presented. In addition to the workshops, Health Screenings will be available throughout the day provided by Hackensack-Meridian”s Ryan Hill Husosky: blood pressure, BMI, total cholesterol, total glucose and stroke risk. Registration for the Statewide Caregiver and Volunteer Conference is open at interfaithsoc.org. The deadline to register is April 10. For more information, call the IHSS office at 609-978-3839.

American Legion Now Open To All Honorably Discharged Vets

N EW J ER SEY – Wit h P r e side nt Trump’s signature on the Legion Act, the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in The American Legion. The Congressionally approved act is a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or wounded on duty during periods not previously considered a time of war.

The Legion Act, “Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National” Service Act, redefines The American Legion’s membership eligibility dates. The eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time when the U.S. is no longer at war, as deter mined by Congress. Veterans wanting to join should contact their local post or call 609-695-5418 or email john@njamericanlegion.org

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts Postpone Upcoming Gala And Large Gatherings

By Bob Vosseller FARMINGDALE – Even the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore are facing the impact of current health issues raised by COVID -19. In response to health and safety concerns local Girl Scouts announced that it is postponing all of its large gatherings. This decision includes the annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala that was scheduled for March 20. The council, which serves more than 10,000 girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties, will postpone all large events through March 31, according to Chief Executive Officer Eileen Higgins. “The decision follows public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the NJ Department of Health, county health authorities, as well as input from local school districts, partners, Girl Scout families, volunteers, staff and supporters,” Higgins said. “The Girl Scout motto is ‘be prepared,’” Higgins said, “and we are working hard to ensure that our decisions and guidance reflect Girl Scouts’ commitment to prevent the spread of coronavirus in our commu-

nity.” The gala has been rescheduled to July 30 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. For information on this and other rescheduled events, visit Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s website at www.GSFun.org/coronavirus. “On behalf of the Girl Scout movement, I’d like to thank the Girl Scout community for being part of our collective action to prevent the spread of coronavirus. We will continue to update members and friends through e-mail, social media and on our website,” Higgins added. The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore serves more than 10,000 girls ages 5-18 in Monmouth and Ocean counties, providing a time-tested leadership experience that inspires and motivates them to take action for themselves and their communities. For over 107 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. For information on how to join, volunteer, partner, or donate, visit gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

County Buildings Closed To Public

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Officials have signed an emergency proclamation stating that all Ocean County government buildings will be closed to the public to help decrease the spread of COVID-19. “It’s impor tant we have this proclamation in place so we can ask for additional federal and state resources when necessar y and also to protect the public and our employees during a time when social distancing can’t be stressed enough,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who sig ned the proclamation along with Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, who is the county’s emergency management coordinator. I f i nd iv id u a l s ne e d t o c ont a c t a county department, they can call 732244 -2121. T he public can also f ind additional infor mation about county gove r n me nt de pa r t me nt s on l i ne at

co.ocean.nj.us. The Ocean County Surrogate will be limiting public access to their office in the County Courthouse throughout the coronavirus emergency. Residents can reach Surrogate Office employees by calling 732-929-2011. “Our number one priority is the safety of our residents and so, at this time, we have decided to take immediate actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran. “This is a time of unprecedented actions that need to be taken in order to protect the public and our government workers,” Vicari said. “We are making every effort to continue to provide our services but for now we will have to do most of the work over the telephone or by email and websites. I encourage our citizens to call the county offices with any questions about doing business with the county.”

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

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There are several herbs that I’d like to talk to you about today because they are known to have some benefits for your immune system. This isn’t to discount Vitamin D or Vitamin C, two vitamins that can support your immune system, but rather to enhance what those nutrients can do. Herbs can be made into a tea or what’s termed a decoction. I made a video to show you how easy it is to make this at home, provided you have the herbs. Those can be purchased online, or at health food stores. There is still plenty of bulk herb to buy so hopefully we won’t run out of those! My video is live on youtube. You can search it by the title, Make Your Own Immune Tea Amid Coronavirus Fears. Here is my recipe for “Im mu ne Tea” and beneath it, you will see the rationale for the inclusion of these precious, effective and safe herbs. Ingredients for Suzy’s Immune Tea 4 or 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon of Elderberries 1 Tablespoon of Echinacea 1 Tablespoon of Orange Peel 2 Teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 4 to 5 cups of water into a pot, and add the herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer and continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes. You may strain the herbs and put into a glass jar

or pitcher. Shelf life is about 3 days. Sweeten if desired. Drink 1 cup daily. Elderberry. Black Elderberries have been used as anti-virals and natural antibiotics against cough, colds and the f lu for centuries. Studies in test tubes and humans prove demonstrable efficacy when it comes to inhibiting the inf luenza virus (and other bacteria). Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other viruses. It can inhibit “hemagglutinin” and “neuraminidase” which are specific to inf luenza. When echinacea does inhibits these compounds i n side you r cel ls, it cont rols t he spreading and severity of symptoms of inf luenza. Orange Peel. This is just the rind of an orange, but it’s dried up. It adds Vitamin C which has documentation for its ability to shorten the duration of a cold. It is a strong antioxidant. Licorice Root. This contains glycyrrhizic acid, a compound that is known to inhibit viral growth (slow it down), as well as directly inactivate certain viral particles. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005 showed that glycyrrhizin could “inhibit SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) replication in vitro.” I have a longer version of this article that I can email to you if you sign up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com

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Stamp collecting, and other hobbies have been recognized by medical authorities as an excellent form of therapy for patients and those confined to hospital or homes. It is ideal for our bed-bound veterans or for veterans who do not respond well to roup activities. The Vets not only collect the stamps in albums, but also paste them on plastic bottles and boxes they can use or give as gifts. The activity exercises teir fine motor skills. Also requested are DVDs that are suitable for veterans at thse locations. All items should be sent to J.W.V. Post #609 c/o Charles Koppelman, 6 Yarmouth Dirve, Monroe Township NJ 08831-4742.

State Parks Hosts Ocean Fun Days

OCEAN COUNTY – A weekend full of free eco-friendly fun the whole family can enjoy. Ocean Fun Days will be taking place on May 16 at Island Beach State Park and May 17 at Sandy Hook. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission and free parking Over 50 exhibitors participate, offering a

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STAFFORD – Whether you’ve been a member since 1965 or have always wanted to join, we welcome all and would love to have you! Consider helping Stafford Historical Society achieve our goal of preserving Stafford Township’s history by renewing your membership or joining for the first time today.

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Room For Rent - Adult Community Toms River. Furnished kitchen privileges. All Utilities included. $500 monmth. Call 732-779-7432. (15)

La Gondola Ristorante & Pizzeria - in Lakehurst is seeking ft/pt waiters or waitresses. Come into our pizzeria for more information. (15)

For Rent 55 plus Holiday City@ Berkeley - Sarasota 2 Bed 1 bath, completely painted, new carpet, new windows, central air, garage, patio, corner lot. $1,375. No smoking, No references-no show. 862-262-7232. (15)

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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)

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Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13)

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. (16)

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. (16) 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) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

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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. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. 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. (16)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (19) A Great Cleaning Service - Homes Offices Rentals. Thorough, reliable honest, with excellent references. Senior Discounts. Free Estimates. Call 732-948-4730, Barbara. (15) Looking For Live-in Job - To care for the elderly. 25 years experience. Good references. Call Maria 347-664-0959. (14) House Painting - Interior only. Wa l l p a p e r r e m o v a l , k i t c h e n cabinet painting. Nice job. Not a cheap job. Licensed and insured, 732-929-4399. (14) 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) Need A Ride - Senior discounts. Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (24) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail. (4)

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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! 732-278-3770 JoAnn. (14)

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)

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. (16)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County: Be Wary Of Price Gouging During Coronavirus By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With people fearing that the coronavirus will spread further and stores having shortages on many products, price gouging has become a major concern within the community. Many stores are reporting having shortages of soap, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, bottled water, cleansers and toilet paper. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning local businesses that price gouging will not be accepted. “We have zero tolerance for price gouging,” Vicari said. “When the governor declared a state of emergency it included specific safeguards and severe penalties for price gouging.” Vicari, who is the Chairman of Consumer Affairs for the county, also said that consumers making purchases at stores or online are protected under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. “It is unconscionable that anyone would prey on customers who are simply trying to protect themselves and their loved ones,” he said. The director of Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Stephen Scaturro said

that he and his staff are already watching out for any artificially inflated prices. “We’ve got boots on the ground looking for problems and we’re ready to respond to any complaints,” Scaturro said. “As soon as the governor issued his state of emergency, I sent investigators out to make sure stores were complying with the law.” The state law says that during a time of emergency, merchants can not increase prices by more than 10 percent. Scaturro and his team said that they already received two complaints of price gouging. “Someone called to complain that a dollar store was selling bottles of hand sanitizer for $4.99 each. Our investigator found the store had paid a wholesale price of $3.99 per bottle, so there was no price gouging,” Scaturro said. The other complaint included the cost of surgical masks at a local retailer and is still under investigation. According to Vicari, the department is responding to any complaints immediately. Vicari stated that if any resident feels they have been a victim of price gouging recently, they should call the Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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−Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor Oﬃce OCEAN COUNTY – Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was honored to attend the graduation ceremony for the Ocean County Police Academy’s 108th Basic Recruit Class at the Grunin Center on the campus of Ocean County College. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Off ice Chief of Detectives Vincent Petrecca delivered the keynote address. Prosecutor

Billhimer would like to extend his profound gratitude to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Undersheriff Brian Klimakowski, Chief William Dikun and Lieutenant John Tate and all of the instructors at the Ocean County Police Academy. Congratulations to all the graduates and best of luck in your new careers!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 21 - mar 27 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you feel loved and admired, you are more creative and willing to show off your talents. In the upcoming week your imagination can soar, and you might have ideas worthy of writing down. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, you might be one of the movers and the shakers, but take care you don’t shake too much and cause resentment with a loved one or business associate. Focus on following the rules. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tell them what they want to hear, and they will think better of you. You can develop insights into how things can be improved without foisting problems on people who may not be willing to make changes. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might think you are being asked to perform jobs that are above your pay grade in the week ahead. At the same time, your money may seem to go in and out of your bank account much too quickly. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be loving and thoughtful this week, but people in your life could be focused on different issues. Acknowledge the fact that loved ones can make changes while still honoring their promises. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the upcoming week, you could create a financial conundrum if you exaggerate your assets. You might dream of having something bigger or better and be tempted to promise more than you can fulfill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your artistic vision could be a powerful factor in your choices as this week unfolds. You may choose to capitalize on your ability to present a positive image to the world as well as loved ones. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A partner could push back if you attempt to effect changes. Even if the two of you are loyal and faithful to one another, there could be a debate about business, finances or career choices. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Changes in the pecking order can alter your work environment in the week ahead. Use your excellent people skills to smooth out potential difficulties during transitions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can take the most ethical approach to a job, yet someone with a different interpretation of the rules could take a shortcut and get there before you. Do your homework on sales pitches in the week to come. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): No one else can dictate how you choose to live your life. However, you might make decisions to please a loved one. You might resist changes to your family routines because they are inconvenient. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Communicative Mercury enters your sign in the week ahead, so you could be more interested in messages and discussions. An impulsive purchase might bring you a great deal of delight and satisfaction.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat By Wolfgang Puck I know fans of frozen desserts that will go out in a snowstorm for a scoop of their favorite flavor. If you love ice cream, you’ll eat it no matter what the weather is like. So, even though summer is still months away, it’s ice cream season now (and always). The same doesn’t always go for ice cream flavors based on fruit. Sure, you can go into the supermarket or a big-chain ice cream shop and get strawberry or cherry ice cream any time of year, even though those flavors depend on late-spring or early-summer fruit. But, for the best homemade fruit-flavored ice cream, I prefer to use fresh, in-season produce. One particular fruit, though, is reliable virtually any time of year: the banana. Grown in the humid tropics, bananas are always in season and almost never disappoint you; unless, that is, all you can find are green bananas, which will still ripen to brown-speckled yellow skins within three to four days. I love to use bananas to make ice cream, because the fruit itself has a smooth, creamy consistency already very much like that of the frozen dessert itself. And they become so sweet when fully ripened that you need to add very little sugar to sweeten the ice cream mixture itself. In fact, the bananas even benefit from a hint of sour tanginess from a generous dollop of sour cream to balance out the fruit’s sugars To get the fullest, sweetest banana flavor in the recipe for my banana sour cream ice cream, you must make absolutely certain that you use very ripe bananas; so ripe, in fact, that their skins are uniformly brown, with barely a hint of yellow. Start by buying the ripest-looking bananas you can find in the market. To speed up ripening, detach those you plan to use from whatever bunch you’ve purchased, and put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. The bag will contain the ethylene gas bananas naturally emit as they ripen, speeding up the process. You can even boost the process by adding to the bag an apple or a tomato, both of which also give off ethylene. In addition to the sour cream in my recipe, I also enhance the banana flavor by including touches of two other compatible flavors: mellow honey and earthy, slightly astringent walnut extract. The result is a surprisingly complex-tasting yet still mild, even soothing treat. What could be better? Add to each serving a generous drizzle of my simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. The result is like having a fantastic chocolate-covered frozen banana in a bowl! BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk

2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat. While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl. Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve. In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the cream-yolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the cream-yolk mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over. Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally. Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buﬀalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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