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─Photo By Bob Vosseller The governing body recently honored coaches and members of the Jackson Youth Football and Cheer cheer-leading teams. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Four new police officers were sworn in and the township’s celebrated the accomplishments of each division of the township’s cheerleading team during a recent Township Council meeting. John M. Araneda, James M. Hendrick, Clint A. Barsa and Matthew J. Kalbach were sworn in by Police Chief Matthew Kunz. Kunz reviewed the work
and personal history of each officer prior to the swearing in of each officer. “Tonight, we will be introducing four new members of the Jackson Township Police Department,” the chief said. Township Clerk Janice Kisty administered the oath of office to the new officers. Kunz said that Araneda served in the United States Marine Corps for five years from 2009
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to 2014 and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy. He has been a police officer in Freehold Township since July 2017. He is married and has two children. Hendrick was “born in Freehold and raised in Jackson and is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School class of 2007 and a graduate of Ocean County College 2015 with an associate’s
degree in business,” the chief said. The chief said Barsa “was born in Seacaucus and raised in Howell and graduated high school in 2006. He is a graduate of the Monmouth County Police Academy Class I School of 2009 and in 2011 he graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy as a Class II Special Officer. He has worked for the Juvenile (Cheer - See Page 4)
Read Across America…And Jackson, Too
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” a quote from Dr. Seuss. While students within the Jackson School District are staying at home learning remotely at the moment,
because schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 virus; not too long ago the annual Read Across America program was held at schools across the district. The event proved to have a particular sig n if ica nce to not only students but to Superintendent Ste-
phen Genco who will retire on July 1. He was among the many readers who came into the school that day to share a chosen book to read. Genco read to students of Jessica Tice’s 4th grade class about the colonial era and the American Revolution. “I hear about taxes all
the time,” Genco said as he read a passage concerning the Boston Tea party as a protest by colonials against the unfair taxation without representation by the British. The superintendent discussed the meaning of the Declaration of Independence with the students while sitting
under a banner in the classroom that stated “Books Open The Doors To Discovery.” “I chose this book because I love history and the students were le a r n i ng ab out t he American Revolution in class,” Genco said. The idea that this would be one of the (Read - See Page 6)
March 28, 2020
Town Buildings Closed To The Public
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township offices will remain closed to the public while all town meetings will be cancelled or streamed through an app. The coronavirus pandemic requires participation by each and every member of the community as well as all private and public sector entities. As such, in collaboration with the mayor and all municipal departments, the Township of Jackson will conduct operations in a different manner, according to a release from the township. All Jackson Township municipal offices and buildings are closed to the public. “We will be relaying updates on closures as the situation progresses. Offices will remain open internally to staff members who will be available by phone and email,” Mayor Michael Reina said. “It is our obligation to take the necessary steps to protect and ensure the safety of our residents and employees, as well as their families,” Council President Barry Calogero said. Officials advise residents to visit the Township website at jacksontwpnj.net. For those items that cannot be handled online, there will be drop boxes at each building/ department. “The Centers for Disease Control, as well as State and Federal Government, strongly recommend that everyone practice social distancing, allowing a six-foot buffer in all social settings,” the mayor said. Current federal guidelines restrict all social gatherings to no more than 10 people. “If you do not have to be out, please stay at home. Remember, less contact equals less exposure. These guidelines are to be taken seriously,” Reina added. “We need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 in order to protect those most vulnerable.” Those who need to call the police for a non-emergency reason were urged to call 732-928-1111. If you need to reach any of the municipal offices, please dial 732-928-1200 and follow the prompts. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. Check the township website often and follow us on Facebook. The mayor added, “thank you for your partnership as we work together to protect Jackson Township’s residents, valued employees and visitors during this challenging time.”
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certificates from members of the council following the mayor’s presentations honoring the coaches of each division. “Congratulations to the cheer teams. For them to have national championships in our town is amazing and thank you to all the dedicated parents,” Councilman Andrew Kern said. Sauickie also congratulated the coaches “and all the athletes on the cheerleading teams. This is what Jackson is about. To have a room full of people like we did tonight sends a positive message.” Council President Barry Calogero added, “This is the true essence of Jackson: community spirit. We thank the cheerleaders. God bless our police officers. We are now at 96 police officers in our department. “To the cheerleaders, what a huge accomplishment. I know what it takes financially and just the strain on the family between the practices and traveling but it is an incredible experience and the dedication you have shown is worthy of applause. To the coaches as well. This is the true spirit of Jackson,” he said. “To congratulate everyone else would be redundant but congratulations to everyone,” Mayor Michael Reina said. “The amount of people who came tonight and supported the accomplishments of our cheer teams but for our police officers as well. The spirit of the community is alive and it will never go away.” “The essence of tonight’s meeting with the comradery of our police officers and their families and the love and affection to those young ladies for their accomplishments tonight needs to be brought out more. This is what community is all about,” Reina said.
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Continued From Page 1 few times he’d have direct communication with students before he retires was not lost on the superintendent that morning. “That’s why I do this,” Genco said. He added that this was also why he had remained focused on “advocating for fair funding from the state. I met with State Sen. Sweeney two weeks ago about the state funding formula S-2.” Democrat Stephen M. Sweeney currently serves as the President of the New Jersey Senate and represents the 3rd Legislative District. He sponsored S-2, which redirected aid away from districts such as Jackson to districts that were considered more needy. Many guest readers came to the Elms Elementary School to read that day. Among them was not only Genco but Board member Thomas Colucci who came dressed in his pilot uniform and Assistant Superintendents Daniel Baginski and Nicole Richardson. Councilmen Andrew Kern and Alex Sauickie also read to a classroom. “I read “Mr. Happy” and my 8-year-old nephew Jack Mosbrucker is in this class,” Kern said while in teacher Tiffany Garnett’s 2nd grade class. PTA member Natalie Boeher read the Dr. Seuss book “The Butter Bottle Book” published in 1984. It is an anti-war story; specifically, a parable about arms races in general, mutually assured destruction and nuclear weapons in particular, which she said “is one of my own favorites.” Boeher was among those who not only took part in the celebration which at the Elms school was a weeklong event, but also helped organize. Second grade teacher Shaina Breener was visibly excited as she discussed some
of the plans. “We are having a vocabulary parade and a Read Across America Night. Some students are dressing up to match the theme they have, such as pollution or puns. It is similar to Halloween but a bit different and they are having fun with it.” Breener said that each day of the week “we’re doing something exciting each day. We are encouraging them to come out to read and this year’s overall theme is diversity because we have a world of diverse readers.” Among the programs that were taking place were students from upper grades reading to some of the lower grades. “This is a nice way to get kids to meet up with other kids,” Breener said, crediting that program idea to Elms Principal Michael Burgos. Read Across America Day is also linked to the March 2, birthday of Theodor Seuss “Ted” Geisel who was an American children’s author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He was born in 1904 and died in 1991. Burgos said afterward that “we all enjoyed Read Across America Week due to the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Jill Villecco, Ms. Brenner and Mrs. Sheryl Konopack.” Burgos thanked the members of the Read Across America Committee and the Jackson Education Association (JEA) “for sponsoring Read Across America week and our Book Fair Night.” “Additional thanks to our teachers who bring reading to life as only they can,” Burgos said. “This event shows community building and brings together students of different grades and ages groups. It is another twist to our community initiative.”
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TRENTON – In a letter to commercial laboratory operators, Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and Chair of the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force directed the reporting of all COVID-19 test results to the Department of Health (DOH). As testing expands throughout the State of New Jersey, it is vital that the State has access to the most accurate and up-to-date COVID-19 test results. “New Jerseyans deserve to have critical public health information and a high level of transparency as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic together,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are committed to working
Testing Labs Must Reveal Positive COVID Numbers To State with our private sector partners to save lives and to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but in order to do so, we must have access to all test results, including negative results. I am confident that our in-state commercial labs will do the right thing and help us keep the public informed.” “Obtaining this information from New Jersey’s commercial labs will sharpen our risk mitigation efforts and strengthen our resilience as a state. As we continue to address the challenge of COVID-19, we will utilize every tool in our power to flatten the curve and ultimately beat this virus,” said Director Maples. “This data will provide valuable insight
on how many New Jerseyans are being tested overall and the percentage of negative test results in our state,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Commercial laboratories operate on much larger scale than the State lab and we are grateful for their partnership as we respond to COVID-19.” The Domestic Security Preparedness Act, signed into law on October 4, 2001 by Governor Donald DiFrancesco, authorizes the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force to compel the production of information necessary to perform its duties, including the assessment of risks to the delivery and availability of essential health care services.
Under the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force’s directive, commercial laboratories operating in New Jersey must report all COVID-19 test results to the New Jersey Department of Health, effective on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, including retroactive results of all tests performed prior to this date. Results must be reported daily no later than 8 p.m. daily. Information that is confidential in nature, including proprietary information but excluding the total number of tests and associated results, will not be publicly disclosed by the State unless directly relating to the security, public safety, or well-being of the people of New Jersey.
How To Deal With NJ’s New Shutdowns
By Chris Lundy and Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – In a move that is going to become the new normal for the next few weeks, people are required to stay in their homes except for emergencies until April 7. This executive order comes from Gov. Phil Murphy and follows in line with what some other states are doing. The order directs people to stay at home until further notice, but there are exceptions. For example, the executive order won’t stop you from visiting family or close friends. However, social distancing might stop you from making those visits. This means that it’s a good idea not to visit people because you or the person you’re visiting could have the disease but are not showing symptoms yet. And if you do see other people, you are instructed to stay six feet apart to slow the spread of the disease. The order cancels all parties and social events. This doesn’t prevent you from exercising, but you’d have to do it on your own. Gyms are closed, as are many parks. The order also doesn’t prevent you from getting essential goods or services, or going to work if your job is still open. Here are the businesses that are still open: • Grocery stores, farmer’s markets and farms that sell directly to customers, and other food stores, including retailers that offer a varied assortment of foods comparable to what exists at a grocery store • Take-out portions of restaurants • Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries • Medical supply stores • Gas stations • Convenience stores • Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities • Hardware and home improvement stores • Banks and other financial institutions
• Laundromats and dry-cleaning services • Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years • Pet stores • Liquor stores • Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics • Printing and office supply shops • Mail and delivery stores
“From day one, we’ve made a commitment to be guided by the facts and take any action necessary to protect the health and safety of New Jersey’s nine million residents,” said Governor Murphy. “We know the virus spreads through person-to-person contact, and the best way to prevent further exposure is to limit our public interactions to only the most essential purposes. This is a time for us all to come together in one mission to ‘flatten the curve’ and slow – and eventually halt – the spread of coronavirus.” All jobs, if possible, must allow for workfrom-home arrangements. If this isn’t possible, the business should reduce staff on site to a skeleton crew to prevent people from getting each other sick. Examples of employees who need to be present at their work site in order to perform their job duties include, but are not limited to, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, other first responders, cashiers or store clerks, construction workers, utility workers, repair workers, warehouse workers, lab researchers, IT maintenance workers, janitorial and custodial staff, and certain administrative staff. Gov. Murphy said during his daily press conference update concerning COVID-19 on the afternoon of March 17, that he was looking to make sure everyone within state government adhered to the 50-person maximum, counting
the total of those assembled at the conference itself as 32. “We are taking that seriously in this room as well.” Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said, “transportation is critical to the older adult population. What we are trying to do with our older adults is to encourage them to stay at home. We are advising unless it is critically needed, to cancel their regularly scheduled medical appointments. Many of our health care facilities in the state are contacting their patients and telling them they are going to defer their upcoming medical appointments.” “In the event that we do need to get a senior someplace and is emergency bound, every county has a special transportation program for older adults. Interestingly it is funded by casino revenue. I do know some of the counties have taken those vehicles offline for a couple of days so that they can do a total disinfectant of every inch of those buses and shuttles but we do have the ability to get seniors where they need to go,” Oliver said. “When the governor makes reference to boots on the ground we are going to rely on some of those boots on the ground to do those transportation services for us,” added Oliver. The governor clarified the order to close all malls and entertainment facilities saying, “There is going to be some measure of confusion when you take steps that are this drastic. I think we took more action yesterday as a state then we did during the Revolutionary War. We are in uncharted territory.” “As it relates to things like funerals and gatherings …I live in Monmouth County and it was spreading around in Monmouth a couple of days ago aggressively and towns were closing restaurants and bars and we ultimately got there yesterday and they are open for delivery and take out service only. At the end of the
day it is the state that makes the final call,” Murphy said. He added that “institutions are responsible so it’s not the person getting their checkup but the health care provider who is hosting the facility that we are relying on. We can’t possibly police every single gathering so we are asking folks to use their common sense and to do the very best they can. Is someone going to come into the middle of a funeral and break it up? I don’t see that. I would hope we wouldn’t.” The governor asked the public to do everything they can to abide by the guidelines that have been issued. “If there is willful flaunting of our restrictions we will take action and we will be aggressive.” It was noted that during a conference call held during the evening of March 16 with CEOs of the state’s hospitals, that the two biggest concerns expressed were adequacy of their workforce and the number of ventilators they had. The Ocean County Health Department and local schools have been putting out messages to residents and parents about what to do and what not to do. Most of the bullet points are the same. They are summed up here: • Wash hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your sleeve, not your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Keep your children home when they are sick. • Children should not return to school unless they have been fever-free without medication for 24 hours. • Stay home if you are sick. • Avoid people who are sick. • Clean and disinfect regularly. (Shutdown - See Page 9)
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Happy Birthday Ocean County It was just a month ago that residents of Ocean County quietly observed a milestone event, the 170th an n iversa r y of Ocean County! It was noted by Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari during a few Ocean County Freeholder meetings. There were press releases sent out and articles written and the Ocean County Historical Society observed it on March 7 with the opening of a new exhibit room that had been recently renovated. If you haven’t stopped by to see the exhibits there, make it a point to visit their museum at 26 Hadley Ave. Toms River. Feb. 15, 1850 was the official date of the anniversary of our county’s independence from Monmouth County (no offense Monmouth). There was no violence involved or any dumping of tea in the Barnegat Bay when this occurred but we established our own identity with a stroke of a pen. New Jersey Governor Daniel Haines signed the bill that created Ocean County which at the time had a population of just over 10,000. Only Little Egg Harbor Township and Tuckerton were not part of Monmouth County. Now Ocean County has a population of almost 600,000 and is a big destination point for retirees in the state, vacationers and young families. Every Feb. 15, Ocean County does recognize its Charter Day. According to county officials, the original charter of Ocean County was presented to the Board of Freeholders on Sept. 3, 1883 by Edwin Salter, a local historian. Sadly, that original charter was lost but the first reproduction of it was released more than 100 years later. It is important to look at our past and see how it all began and it is equally important to look at where we
are now. This is a census year and as such we often reflect on our population, our demographics, our resources, services, programs and much more. I’ve always felt blessed to live in Ocean County. Of all the counties in the Garden State I can’t imagine living anywhere else. It has its beauty, services and most of all, its unique character. Ocean County has a lot to be proud of. It is a very diverse county and I still recall my work day of the mid-1990s-2006 which started off on the barrier island and a half hour later I was in the rural beauty of New Egypt. We have lakes, bays, the ocean, pinelands, trails and an abundance of parks to enjoy. The county has a modern library system with 21 locations, various hospitals if needed and many county programs that support our seniors, veterans, and decent school systems including a county college and vocational technical school system. Our law enforcement agencies are second to none. If you want entertainment, we have Exit 82, the Strand Theater, Surf Light Theater and many unique eateries as well. There are organizations of all kinds to bring people together and many things to do. Our founders could not have imagined at the time we split from Monmouth County, just what we’d evolve into and the great sense of community that would be established. So, happy birthday Ocean County! We have all year to celebrate and to reflect on all the riches we have. Nothing is perfect but compared to all the many other counties in New Jersey, I think we have it pretty good! Bob Vosseller Assistant Editor
Letters To The Editor COVID Not A Hoax I’ve heard some people are discounting the coronavirus as a hoax. Consider this: in the 1980s when the AIDS crisis was hitting hard, anyone walking around NYC was inundated with the same message: on t-shirts, hats, posters and stickers plastered all over: SILENCE=DEATH. Now it’s not silence, but disinformation and inaction which may equal death - for way too many vulnerable people. We can learn from the 1918 worldwide Flu Pandemic. Social distancing started early in St. Louis, for example, resulting in nearly half the flu deaths, compared to Philadelphia where social distancing was implemented too late. In Italy today the percentage of those 65+ is about the same as Ocean County. (As a senior myself I find this fact truly terrifying.) In one town in northern Italy, one hospital is currently admitting 6080 new COVID-19 patients every day. Can the current healthcare system in this area handle that? Here’s a concept: let’s not test it out. Currently we don’t have widespread access to tests or adequate masks. The only tool we have to avoid the nightmare currently unfolding in Italy is social distancing. We can each do our part. This isn’t 1918. Most of us have a wealth of technology at our disposal to creatively keep distance, and also to
Letters The Editor remotely ‘reach out’ toTo older what he says. That wording is government; they just wanted neighbors or those around us less fortunate. The tragic alternative could, in the coming weeks and months, make songwriter Carol King’s lyrics all too true, “on the whole it was a very good year for the undertaker.” Pam Quatse Manchester
One Nation, Under God The March 7 issue carried another of (letter writer’s name removed) sporadic anti-God, anti-religion polemics (“Keep Religion Out Of Government”). The main contention of this one is that the Founding Fathers distinctly intended the Constitution to be a purely secular document, deliberately eliminating any mention of God in it. Before refuting that notion, let’s first point out that the main prefatory statement is not only wrong but also duplicitous. For one thing, his claim that “In 1787, our founders retired gods and kings from government” by declaring that “all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed” is strictly incorrect. That wording appears in 1776’s Declaration of Independence, not the 1787 Constitution. For another, he deliberately omits from the sentence containing that quotation wording that completely denies
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this: “that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” I guess that “Creator” business just didn’t suit his argument. But the truly major difficulty with the writer’s insistence that the Founders intended to enshrine a “principle of state/ church separation” is this: the original 1787 version of the Constitution would not have been ratified unless it included the first group of amendments to that document. Foremost among those amendments was the one that states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Notice that it says that is “Congress,” not the states, that shall make no law about an establishment of religion. The reason that the amendment is worded that way is that in 1789, when the Constitution was ratified after the amendments had been added, some of the states did have established religions, and there was no dispute about their right to have them. In fact, the amendments were added to the original Constitution specifically to prevent the federal government from messing with the rights of the individual states. Here is the exact wording from the Preamble to the first amendments: “The Convention of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added...” When you take those words in consideration along with the wording of the tenth of those amendments intending to restrict the federal government, which reads “Those powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people,” it is clear that the people didn’t want to establish an areligious
to make sure that it would be the states, not the feds, to do any establishing that would be done. So, I ask the letter writer to go happily along in his own godless religion but to stop trying to convince others that it is called for in the Constitution. Neal Pronek Farmingdale
Andy Kim Offers Opioid Solutions Congressman Andy Kim’s launch of his OPEN Agenda, aimed at bringing awareness and solutions to the opioid crisis, shows his commitment to his constituents in NJ’s 3rd Congressional District. Here in Ocean County, it is no secret that we are one of the hardest hit areas across the country when it comes struggling with this epidemic. Clearly, Congressman Kim listened at his town hall addressing this, which he held in Toms River in 2019. As a millennial, I’ve seen colleagues, acquaintances, family, and former classmates all touched by this devastation. Young people and their families are suffering, and treatment can be out of reach for many middle-income residents, something that Tom MacArthur did not have sympathy for. MacArthur and his friends in private insurance could certainly afford the treatments that many struggling require; Congressman Kim knows that access to medical assistance for addiction is desperately needed to truly tackle this problem and save the lives of young people. By demanding FDA accountability on medications and awareness of the danger of synthetic opioids, Kim is suggesting an approach that also helps prevent usage before addiction can start. It’s about time we had a representative who addresses this head on. Devon Mazza Toms River
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Continued From Page 7 • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. • Encourage a “do not share” rule: food, drink, lip balm, pencils, etc. • Have a 30-day supply of non-perishables, medicine, and medical needs like oxygen. • Call a doctor if you feel like you’re developing symptoms. • Stay in touch with family and loved ones Information On COVID-19 Residents wanting to get up-to-date information should visit covid19.nj.gov, which was set up by the state to keep residents abreast of the latest developments. You can also learn about food assistance and small business assistance through this site. Additionally, you can learn about employment benefits, education resources, and also has a way for the public to submit questions. There is also a symptom checker on the site, so people can tell if they have the disease. COVID-19 stands for coronavirus disease, and 19 stands for 2019, the year it was diagnosed. Health officials have been using the term “flattening the curve.” This means trying to prevent the build-up of cases to the point where hospitals won’t be able to handle them all. Getting a few new cases in a given area every day is more manageable. The difference between a “presumptive case” and an official case is designated by the Centers for Disease Control. Basically, someone can test positive for the disease locally, but will only be
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NEW JERSEY – Out of an abundance of caution, the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is temporarily suspending visits for the next 30 days, effective immediately, to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of JJC residents and staff, we have taken the necessary step of limiting visits to our JJC facilities,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “JJC residents, family members, and guardians are being informed of these changes and are being provided with information on how to access additional phone calls and video visits. I want to express my thanks to the JJC staff who work tirelessly to ensure that the young people in our care have the support and services they need, particularly during difficult times.” “Actively promoting and maintaining family connection is part of the JJC’s mission because family support is fundamental to helping young people grow and thrive,” said Dr. Jennifer LeBaron, Acting Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Commission. “However, we are in the midst of a public health crisis, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth, staff, and the public is our number one priority. We thank our residents and their families for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.” In an effort to mitigate the impact of this temporary measure, the JJC is increasing access to other forms of communication with families, including expanding access to additional phone calls, free-of-charge, and
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Attorney General Issues Guidance To Law Enforcement To Protect Public Against COVID-19
NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued guidance to law enforcement agencies across New Jersey on steps to take to fulfill their duties to protect the public as effectively and safely as possible in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Grewal spoke by phone this afternoon to the state’s police chiefs and other chief law enforcement executives to brief them regarding the new guidance, as well as measures being taken by Governor Murphy and the Department of Law and Public Safety to address the rapidly evolving situation. “Faced with this unprecedented health crisis, our work as members of law enforcement is more important than ever,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Our law enforcement leaders and officers are among the best in the nation, and I know that, working together, we will rise to this challenge. The guidance we are offering today represents common sense measures, supported by health experts, to keep our officers safe while meeting our duty to protect our communities.” The letter distributed today to all County Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Chief Executives addresses several critical areas: Keeping officers safe: the guidance specifically adopts best practices for law enforcement issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends other social distancing measures, and lays out the process for law enforcement agencies to request additional personal protective equipment. Relatedly, the Attorney General directed that divisions in the Department of Law & Public Safety may no longer hold in-person meetings and instead must use teleconference and videoconference capabilities whenever possible. Work-related travel and external meetings also have been suspended as measures to limit in-person interactions. The New Jersey State Police are also observing the CDC guidelines while communicating with civilians. For anyone who walks into the lobby at a State Police station, there is a glass partition between the visitor and the trooper to act as a barrier. To help keep conditions sanitary, every station is being cleaned twice daily. Local police departments are being urged to replicate these best practices. Addressing staffing challenges: law enforcement agencies facing staffing shortages due to officers contracting COVID-19 or
becoming subject to quarantine are advised to exercise options including expanding use of Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) and relying on mutual aid agreements with their counties and neighboring municipalities. Charging decisions: law enforcement officers and prosecutors are asked to consider delaying the filing of criminal charges in cases that do not imminently impact public safety. In addition, they are urged to consider the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic in deciding whether to seek pre-trial detention, while noting that public safety and victim safety must remain the priority in any such decision. Enforcement of COVID-related violations: the letter informs all Law Enforcement Chief Executives about the rules contained in Executive Order 104, and directs each County Prosecutor and the Division of Criminal Justice to have Assistant Prosecutors and Deputy Attorneys General on call 24/7 to assist in law enforcement officers in making charging decisions for any violations of the Executive Order. The Attorney General’s guidance relates only to violations of the Governor’s Executive Order, and does not extend to the violations of COVID-related county or local orders. At the same time, because Executive Order 104 makes clear certain businesses are essential—including grocery/food stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, gas stations, and healthcare facilities—the letter instructs officers to not enforce local ordinances that limit the hours during which those companies may receive deliveries, as well as to not enforce any other local ordinances (such as noise ordinances) in ways that would inhibit transportation companies from timely and effectively delivering food, medicine, and medical supplies to these essential businesses, during the pendency of the Public Health Emergency. Enforcement of other Emergent Matters. Notwithstanding any court closures, law enforcement officers will continue to take all necessary steps to protect the public, and on any day where courts are closed, officers will handle all applications for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders (TERPOs) as they would on holidays, nights, and weekends.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Parks Remain Open, Some Facilities Are Closed By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While the Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks and two golf courses open to the public it will be closing some facilities during the current time of COVID -19 concerns. As social distancing is being strongly encouraged by health officials, the Ocean County Parks and Recreation has chosen to close visitor and nature centers until further notice. Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said, “as the weather warms up, residents may want to get out of their homes for a bit and visiting one of our parks can be an option.” Haines serves as chairwoman of the Ocean County Parks and Recreation. “While our events and programs are canceled and nature centers are closed, we encourage families to take advantage of our parks and golf courses to get fresh air and exercise as we work together to get through this.” Ocean County Parks and Recreation has also closed the county dog parks at the Ocean County Airpark in Berkeley Township and Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts also will be closed at all Ocean
County Parks. The visitor and nature centers at Jake’s Branch County Park in Beachwood, Cattus Island County Park in Toms River, Wells Mills County Park in Ocean Township, and Cloverdale Farms County Park and Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat Township have also been closed to the public, but bathroom facilities will remain open. Children’s programs, exercise, yoga and wellness programs, nature and outdoor events, weekend “drop-in” walks and feedings, van trips and hikes have been canceled until further notice. In addition, the Ocean County Golf Courses at Forge Pond and Atlantis will be credit/ debit card only to help protect the staff and the public. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “our county parks are second to none and they are a great escape. You can visit a park and still be away from large crowds. Luckily for us, nature allows us to have a break from everything that is happening right now.” For questions or information on program refunds, call 732-506-9090. Information can also be found on oceancountyparks. com or on the Parks Facebook page @ OceanCountyParks.
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Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement. Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money. The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection. Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage. Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss. Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the
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Once summer rolls around there’s always one or two cucumbers in my fridge. Cucumbers have a lot of health benefits, and they’re actually a fruit, not a vegetable. They’re in the same family as melons, zucchini and pumpkin. Cucumbers have many active components, among them is an anti-inflammatory flavonol called “fisetin,” which supports brain health. Cucumbers offer compounds that are antioxidants, so they help prevent systemic rusting. Here’s some fresh ways to use cucumbers: 1. Soothe itchy eyes. Cut two slices off and lay upon your eyes. This feels especially comfy if you have red, itchy eyes from whatever’s blooming. You can also cut slices and put in a jar of water and infuse the water for an hour (refrigerate), then make a compress out of the cucumber water. Squeeze it and lay that upon your eyes. 2. Juice them. They contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol and secoisolariciresinol which are three important compounds when it comes to reducing risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, breast, uterine, prostate). Secoisolariciresinol is also found in flax. 3. Heal burns. Cut the slices lengthwise and apply to areas of sunburn, or use the compress idea from above. 4. Drink them. Cut cucumbers into 1/2 slices along with 1/4 slices of lemon and put into a beautiful glass decanter or ca-
rafe with some ice. Let it marinate for an hour and then drink all day. Among the many health benefits, you may notice a mild diuretic effect that could help with blood pressure and weight loss. 5. Eat them. The profound medicinal benefits of cucumbers are not apparent to you. I bet you walk right past them in the produce section all the time. These guys can block COX2 enzymes (similar to Celebrex, a popular medication) dampening down pain-causing cytokines. While cucumbers are not as strong as drugs, I’d still chop some into your salad along with fresh tomatoes and basil leaves. Finish with cilantro-lime vinaigrette. This salad adds fiber, which in turn helps you manage weight. 6. Treat acne with it. Cucumbers have the ability to remove dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria and left over make-up residue. It naturally calms and cools a red or inflamed area. Put a quarter of an unpeeled cucumber in your food grinder along with a tablespoon of witch hazel and 2 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops lavender. Grind to a smooth consistency and apply as a ‘mask’ or dab on an area. 7. Make a toner for your face. Slice cucumbers into two cups pure distilled water. Strain out the cucumbers so you are left with cucumber water. Add one tablespoon of organic aloe vera leaf juice, 10 drops essential oil of lavender and five drops of jasmine. For oily skin add five drops of helichrysum. If you have dry skin, use rose oil.
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BlueClaws Close First Energy Park And Pospone Events LAKEWOOD – The health, safety, and well-being of fans and staff is always a priority. With that in mind, BlueClaws staff will work remotely and FirstEnergy Park is closed to the public. The staff will be available via phone (at the same 732-901-7000 number) and email, just as if they were in the office. Upcoming Non-Baseball Events: National Anthem Tryouts scheduled for April 1 are now online only. The Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Opening Night First Pitch Sweepstakes is still open for entries through April 5, though the prize redemption will be determined at a later date. The Jersey Shore Wine Festival, scheduled for April 25, has been postponed to
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents. All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey’s statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. These enhancements to 211 will supplement, rather than replace, the existing
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Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale. Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373. (15) Baby Grand Piano - $1,800 or best offer, Forked River, NJ. 609693-9578 leave message. (16)
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HUD Provides Immediate Relief For Homeowners Amid Nationwide Coronavirus Response
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Tr ump Administ ration and the Coronavi r us Task Force, today authorized the Federal
Hou si ng Ad m i n i st r at ion ( F H A) t o implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction morator iu m for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. These moratoriums are part of the continued
effort by President Tr ump to address impacts to the f inancial well-being of America’s individuals, families, and bu si ne sse s cau se d by C oron av i r u s (COVID-19). “Today’s actions will allow house-
hold s who h ave a n F H A-i n s u r e d mor tgage to meet the challenges of C OV I D -19 w it h o u t fe a r of lo s i n g their homes, and help steady market concer ns,” said HUD Secretar y Ben Ca r son. “ T he healt h a nd safet y of the American people is of the utmost impor tance to the Depar t ment, and the halting of all foreclosure actions and evictions for the next 60 days will provide homeowners with some peace of mind during these tr ying times.” The guidance issued today applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Title II Single Family for ward and Home Equity Conversion (reverse) mortgages, and directs mortgage servicers to: • Halt all new foreclosure actions and suspend all foreclosure actions currently in process; and • Cease all evictions of persons from FHA-insured single-family properties. “This is an uncertain time for many A mer ica ns, pa r t icula rly t hose who could exper ience a loss of income. As such , we wa nt to prov ide F H A bor rower households with some immediate relief given the cur rent circu mst ances,” said Federal Housi ng C om m is sione r Br ia n Montgome r y. “Our actions today make it clear where the priority needs to be.” FH A continues to encou rage servicers to offer its suite of loss mitigation options to distressed borrowers – including those that could be impacted by the Coronavir us – to help prevent t he m f rom goi ng i nt o fore clos u re. T hese i nclude shor t a nd long-ter m forbearance options, mortgage modifications, and other mortgage payment relief options available based on the bor rower’s individual circumstances. HUD’s mission is to create strong, sust ai nable, i nclusive com mu n it ies and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available at hud.gov.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 28 - apr 3
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): LWhen you have your heart set on meeting a goal, you can move faster than that road runner in the old cartoons. You might have better results if you strive to be candid rather than hide your feelings in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Widen your network of friends and acquaintances in the upcoming week by getting familiar with the latest trends. Your social life can be energized if you take up a sport or sign up for exercise classes with a partner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Brilliant is as brilliant does. Show off your understanding of a subject by putting it into action. Your grasp of the latest ideas and new discoveries can draw you and a special someone closer this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Accept positive criticism if it’s offered. In the week ahead, your thoughtful and studious behaviors may shift into new territory as you become more ambitious and want to participate more fully in the outer world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out and about. You might be at your best when you have a cheerful companion by your side. You may not be content unless there is something fun to do and someplace to go in the upcoming week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your mind is at its best today, so make decisions and discoveries while the time is right. Your intuitions could be out of kilter later in the week, when it will be best to avoid a dispute with a loved one.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your ringing phone may accompany an upswing in popularity. Stay in touch with your most trusted friends and partners, because the news and views you hear could help you get ahead in the week to come. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The change jingling in your pocket could fall out an unnoticed hole in the early part of the week. In your enthusiasm to spend time with loved ones or friends, you might be careless about spending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Content might be king, but the contentment that comes from being in perfect harmony with others is the power behind the throne. You can enjoy working side by side with your favorite people this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are on a roll, being overconfident can create challenges. You are unflinching about tackling even the grittiest jobs, but purchasing decisions can be penny wise and pound foolish in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Great ideas sometimes need to simmer before they make a palatable meal. In the upcoming week, avoid changing your business and financial routines based on incomplete knowledge of new opportunities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people may call you old-fashioned, but your sterling ethics and moral code will withstand the test of tides and time. Focus on rising above petty gossip and some people’s odd behavior in the week ahead.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Two ‘Underground’ Vegetables Join Forces In A Soup You’ll Want To Share By Wolfgang Puck One of the happiest benefits of the farmers market revolution is the fact that food lovers get to discover products that not so long ago were unknown or unavailable. Seeing beautiful piles of produce in a market stall and talking with the people who grew them encourages cooks to try vegetables or fruits that they may once have been wary of tasting through unfamiliarity, much in the way that toddlers sometimes instinctively turn their heads away when introduced to new foods. Two of my favorite ingredients whose profiles have risen in recent years - thanks in part to farmers markets are sunchokes and fennel bulbs. I like to think of them as both literally and figuratively “underground” vegetables, because they grow beneath the soil and once were little known to the general public. What’s especially interesting and pleasing to me is how well they complement each other, as you’ll see when you make my recipe for sunchoke and fennel soup. “Sunchoke” is the modern-day name now generally given to what once called the Jerusalem artichoke. The name has changed largely for accuracy, since the knobby little tuber (an underground stem, or rhizome, like a potato), which looks a bit like overgrown ginger, neither comes from Jerusalem nor is related to the artichoke, apart from a shared slightly nutty flavor. In fact, the first part of the former name comes from the fact that it’s part of the sunflower family, and the Italian word for that plant is girasole, literally meaning “turning toward the sun” as sunflowers tend to do; though it was mistranslated into English as a reference to the Holy Land! Sunchokes are highly versatile, delicious raw in thin slices or cooked in a wide variety of ways. Fennel bulb, meanwhile, is related to the feathery, anise-scented herb called fennel. The bulb is wonderfully crisp and refreshingly flavorful, delicious raw in salads or cooked. Some people, however, may object to its hint of sweet licorice-like flavor. But when you bring cooked sunchokes and bulb fennel together in a pureed soup, something marvelous happens. That licorice flavor recedes to become subtly herbaceous, while the sunchokes harmonize perfectly with their mildly nutty richness. (I also include a potato to lend the mixture just a touch more body, as well as a large shallot for its sweetly oniony aromatic note.) The result is an elegant, beautiful soup worthy of a special dinner party, especially if you take the optional extra step of deep-frying some thinly sliced sunchokes to add a delightfully crispy garnish like miniature potato chips. So please visit your local farmers market soon and try these unheralded stars of the vegetable world. I hope you’ll agree with me that they were meant for each other! SUNCHOKE AND FENNEL SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 lemon, juiced, squeezed halves reserved 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 pounds (1 kg) sunchokes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 1 pound (500 g) fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, small fronds reserved for garnish 1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock or broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper, for garnish Sunchoke Chips (recipe follows), for optional garnish Put half of the lemon juice and a squeezed lemon half in a mixing bowl with the water. Peel and cube the sunchokes, and put the cubes in the lemon water. Heat a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then the shallot and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fragrant and begin to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the diced sunchokes and add them to the pot along with the potatoes, followed by the 3 cups of stock and the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and sunchokes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Working in batches if necessary and following the manufacturer’s instructions for pureeing hot liquids, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth; keep pureed batches in a clean bowl, and then carefully transfer the pureed soup back to the pot. Stir in more stock as needed to reach a fluid consistency you like, and gently reheat the soup over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls, garnishing each serving with chopped fennel fronds, coarsely ground black pepper, and, if you like, sunchoke chips. SUNCHOKE CHIPS 1 pound (500 g) unpeeled sunchokes, scrubbed clean Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 tablespoon kosher salt Fill a large bowl with cold water. With a sharp knife or a mandoline, carefully cut the sunchokes into thin slices about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick, immediately dropping them into a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Rinse and drain the slices 3 times, and pat them very dry with paper towels. Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to reach a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of the skillet and heat the oil to a temperature of 375 F (190 C). Alternatively, use a countertop thermostat-controlled electric deep-fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Working in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet, fry the sunchoke slices until golden brown, stirring occasionally with a wire skimmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Using the skimmer, transfer the chips to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with some salt. Once the chips have cooled completely, store in an airtight container at cool room temperature until needed.
(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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