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─Photo courtesy Andrea Plaza Nothing like Girl Scout Cookies to lift the spirits of healthcare workers at Jersey Shore Medical Center. By Bob Vosseller FA R M I NGDA LE – This is the time of year when Girl Scouts everywhere are busy promoting the sale of their cookies, setting up stands in front of convenience stores, chain stores and parades but that came to an abrupt change thanks to the
COVID-19 crisis. While sales occurred at some of those venues during the first months of the year, area Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council found a new mission beyond the sale of their cookies. One that brought a smile to the faces of healthcare workers at
Jersey Shore Medical Center. There is nothing quite like Girl Scout cookies to lift the spirits of anyone and the healthcare workers clearly appreciated their special reward. “Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have been delivering scores of tasty
Girl Scout cookies and notes of thanks to cheer doctors, nurses, technicians and other superheroes on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic,” Girl Scouts leader Andrea Plaza said. “Local troops were in the midst of their annu-
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County Officials’ Roadshow Pulls Over To Shoulder For Now By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – When t h e C OV I D -19 r e strictions are lifted a nd tow n cou ncil meetings resume to a r eg u la r s che d u le in Monmouth County they just may receive a special pair of guests.
Freeholder Director T homas A. A r none who serves as liaison to Shared Ser vices, and Freeholder Deput y Di rector Susan M. Kiley, liaison to Human Services and M o n m o u t h AC T S (Assisting Com munities Through Ser-
vices), were planning to attend municipal council meetings during the year prior to the escalation of t he c oron av i r u s outbreak and the precautions that have recently closed schools, r e s t au r a nt s , mov ie theaters and public
buildings. With the state’s mandate that meetings of people be limited to 10 people observing social distancing, the Fr e e hold e r s’ pl a n s have been put on hold. W hen the time is r ig ht howeve r, t he f reeholder d i rector
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and deputy director i nt e nd t o v i sit t he governing bodies of the county to discuss potential shared service agreements, the Monmouth ACTS program and stigma-free resolutions as part of the Shared Services/ (County - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Christa Riddle, who serves as the township’s Alliance Coordinator and whose mission involves substance abuse prevention, has a word for the current COVID-19 health concerns and that word is “ALGEE.” Riddle noted that Mental Health First Aid training uses a “5-Step Action Plan,” the easy-to-remember acronym ALGEE, to help offer support during someone’s mental health crisis. The acronym stands for A: Assess for risk of suicide or harm (call 911 if there is a risk), L: Listen nonjudgmentally (with empathy and understanding), G: Give reassurance and information, E: Encourage appropriate professional help (see the list of resources below), E: Encourage appropriate self-help and support strategies. “A mental health crisis can result from a range of situations, such as anxiety, depression, trauma f lashbacks/PTSD, substance abuse, risk-taking, eating disorders, and suicide contemplation,” Riddle said. “During the COVID-19 outbreak, many people, especially those with pre-existing mental health disorders, will experience increased anxiety, depression, and uncertainty.” She urged people to be supportive of each other. “Getting proper nutrition, exercise, fresh air, and a few moments of quiet to re-center the mind can also help ease anxiety, as can chatting remotely with loved ones and participating in a hobby or relaxing activity you enjoy. “Also, remember to communicate properly with youth who may be confused, overwhelmed, or feeling alone due to social isolation. Parents, caregivers, and other involved adults should remain emotionally available, listen with empathy, share accurate facts and information about COVID-19, avoid adding stress to the situation, and model positive behavior regulation,” Riddle said. Riddle noted that mental health and substance use disorder support are available for residents and loved ones who are feeling the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Mental - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 al Girl Scout cookie season when the health crisis put a pause on their door-to-door and booth sales. With a large inventory of cookies on their hands and a desire to show appreciation to tireless health care workers and first responders currently involved with the COVID-19 crisis, the Girl Scouts decided to donate a portion of their supplies and invited businesses and individuals to sponsor boxes of cookies to contribute to area hospitals, police departments and first aid squads,” Plaza said. So far, more than 700 boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and other Girl Scout cookie flavors have been delivered by Girl Scout staff and volunteers with notes from local Girl Scouts. “It’s a small way to say thank you to the dedicated professionals who are working long hours and missing family time to ensure that the community is safe and well cared for during this health emergency,” Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer of the council said. Higgins added that the council serves 10,000 girls across Monmouth and Ocean counties. She noted that this sweet gesture
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For a crisis or emergency, such as feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, always call 911 - now or at any time. The Howell Township Municipal Alliance’s website provides a comprehensive list of mental health and substance use disorder resources twp.howell.nj.us/169/ Municipal-Alliance. In addition, the Mental Health First Aid website has many informative articles on how to cope with and help others who are feeling particularly anxious, stressed, or depressed during the COVID-19 pandemic: mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/03/how-tobethedifference-for-people-with-mental-
has been well-received by first responders and healthcare teams. The cookies were delivered to Hackensack Meridian Health’s Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford, CentraState Medical Center in Freehold and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, among others. “There is so much more in a box of Girl Scout cookies than just delicious treats,” Higgins said. “They open our girls to invaluable life lessons like giving back to the community.” 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. Higgins said that for over 107 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Anyone interested in sponsoring Girl Scout Cookie donations to charitable and community organizations, can contact customercare@GSFun.org. For information on how to join, volunteer, partner, or donate, visit gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.
health-concerns-during-covid-19/. “Finally, here are a few of the free, 24/7, bilingual, and confidential mental health and substance use disorder support resources you can access for the COVID-19 pandemic and other concerns,” Riddle said. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746; samhsa.gov/findhelp/disaster-distress-helpline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255; suicidepreventionlifeline. org. The Crisis Text Line is 741741; crisistextline. org/ For the 2ndFLOOR Youth Helpline: text or call 888-222-2228; 2ndfloor.org/
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HOWELL – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 11,500 feet of aging 6-inch water main in Howell this winter. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed in the 1970s, with new, larger ductile iron main along the entire length of Darien Road, Darien Circle, Brookhill Drive, Nottingham Drive and Princeton Drive. The project also includes replacing six fire hydrants and 190 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. This three-million-dollar investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Perna Finnigan, Inc. expects to finish by the end of April, weather permitting. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed approximately 90 days after base paving has been installed. For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t newjerseyamwater.com
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURE L ETTER The Remote Learning Curve The emergent nature of the way the COVID-19 cr isis u nfolded has found educators nationwide shifting from their traditional teaching duties to a remote learning model in the space of a few short but chaotic days. As we work to ensure the continued delivery of quality instruction to our students, we are also balancing our personal responsibilities outside of our jobs. In addition to my position as a high school math teacher, I am also the local president of a 550-member, wall-to-wall local education association, and it goes without saying that local associations have been at the forefront of work i ng w it h d ist r ict administration to navigate t hese u ncha r ted waters and the needs of all members. In addition to my wife and I providing remote instruction in Financial Algebra, Algebra II, AP Literat ure, English II, and Tomorrow’s Teachers (an NJEA sponsored program), we are also assisting our own child r e n , a n 11t h g r a d e athlete and AP student grappling with the cancellation of her season and amended AP testing, and a 6th grade special needs st udent with an extensive IEP. Fortunately, as experienced educators, we are able to assist them in their studies. However, I am empathetic to the needs of the many parents and guardians who are not educators and are now tasked with doing in-class support duties. Some of our early takeaways are as follows: First, remote instruction is, in most cases, more work than in-class i n s t r u c t io n . I a m r e -
minded of a now-retired teacher, coach, mentor, and colleague, Mr. Savitsky, who always came to work because he said it wa s ha rde r t o pre pare sub lessons than to come to work and deliver lessons. With remote learning, although I am communicating with my students, they are doing the work mostly on their own. Like so many other educators and support staff, I miss the in-person interaction, the para-linguistics, the non-verbal cues, and the peer-topeer group dynamic, all of which are vital to the learning process. Se c ond , re mot e i nstruction is a great stopgap measure so that students continue to receive quality instruction during this pandemic. It is not, however, in any way a replacement for a traditional classroom setting. Third, a lot of good will come out of this in the way of adding valuable skills and tools to our collective teaching reper toires. Our local association professional development chai r, Jennifer Ansbach, has been absolutely instrumental in gathering and shar ing resources to assist our members, and it has been so moving to see colleagues working together to assist each other in getting quickly up to speed. For the most part, we a re bu ild i ng t he sh ip while sailing it, and, as we always do, we are getting it done. Dan Staples Business Math Teacher, Manchester Township High School President, Manchester Township Education Association
Letters To The Editor Post Office Workers Deal With Sick Customers I work at the US Post Office and have a major problem with my customers. They apparently feel the need to come out to not only express their feelings on our current situation while having their letter date stamped but to also mail banana bread or coloring books to their family members. Those are not essential items! So grandma is mailing banana bread to little Suzie in MD and I have to handle her transaction. I comply with a smile, hoping that she has not been exposed (my youngest has been diagnosed with a very serious illness)! Our NJ “stay at home order” has been in effect and yet my customers have still been able to come and cough and sneeze on myself and my co-workers on a regular basis and telling us how sick they and their families are. This is absolute crud! My local union says that we have no right to deem what is essential mail and that if I don’t like it then I can take leave. I have been given the option to wear gloves while working but I handle stickers all day, so that doesn’t work. I was also given the option to wear a mask but my elderly customers can’t
Letters To ofThe Editor hear me well. Governor Chapter 60 of the Na- mal “by Easter.” Very few Murphy put into place a “stay at home policy unless obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical help, or for reporting to work.” When the heck did mail banana bread or maybe popcorn seasoning become essential? My counter to the public is only 2.5 ft away from them, so where is my 6 ft. person-to-person contact? Who here will stand up to save my child before I quit after serving 15 years at the US Post Office? The identity of this letter writer was confirmed. Identif ying information has been withheld to protect their employment.
IRS Should Allow Working From Home I am writing as a representative of the 850 frontline employees who work for the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey most of whom are worried about their personal health and safety and that of their co-workers and families. Despite government orders to telework, practice social distancing, and in some cases, shelter at home, huge numbers of IRS employees are still required to come to work in crowded office facilities. In my role as president
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tional Treasury Employees Union, I am urging the IRS to temporarily close those facilities still holding 50 or more IRS employees. This would allow those facilities to undergo a thorough cleaning and give employees the administrative leave they need to protect themselves, care for their families and follow the guidance of local, state and federal public health officials to stop congregating in groups. IRS employees remain dedicated to their agency mission, especially during this tax filing season, and they look forward to returning to normal operations as soon as possible to fi nish processing returns, issuing refunds and collecting the revenue our country needs during this crisis and beyond. There is no tax issue that is worth endangering the health of any IRS employee or taxpayer. John Kelshaw President, NTEU Chapter 60 (Residing in Beachwood)
Listen To Doctors, Not Trump In this time of crisis, why did the federal government spend millions of dollars to mail “President Trump’s Coronavirus Guidelines for A mer ica” to ever y home in the nation? Because Tr u mp used the fi nancially challenged Postal Service to aid his d w i n d l i n g r e - ele c t io n chances! In reality, Trump’s words of non-wisdom have been all over the place - from “hoax” to back to nor-
Americans give him any credibility any more. The guidelines on the post card are the Centers for Disease Control’s. That agency is comprised of medical and scientific experts whom Trump has been ignoring, contradicting and trying to override. The guidelines should be followed simply because they are, i n fact, NOT Trump’s guidelines. I just wish the millions of dollars he spent on blatant self-promotion had been spent on alleviating the crisis he has exacerbated instead. Paul Turner Toms River
Be Wary Be wary of the Trump Derangement Syndrome. At times it seems, not accurate, but reasonable. The complaint against Rep. Chris Smith is a tirade against President Trump by the author of the article “Smith’s Legacy...” in the March 7, issue. The only accurate statement is in the last paragraph: “We need to know more about Ukraine.” Yes, Biden’s questionable involvement in Ukraine needs to be investigated. And so, this motivates VP “O’Biden/Bama,” as he recently mistakenly referred to himself and President Obama, to run for the Presidency. If Biden gets elected, he will be protected from exposure. Besides, Rep. Chris Smith is in the top three with successfully enacted legislation in the House of Representatives. Marie Pellicano Manchester
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Smith Helps Release 41 Million Medical Gloves Locked In Government Warehouses From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith TRENTON - Within 24 hours of being contacted, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) persuaded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to release a massive shipment of 41.3 million medical-grade gloves for distribution in the United States for medical professionals in-
cluding nurses and doctors and to first responders. The gloves had been held by CBP since late September of last year. “At this critical juncture, when supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) are scarce and medical professionals need to be safeguarded from the
coronavirus, we needed to act quickly and work with federal officials to get 41.3 million medical examination gloves released by CBP and into the communities across the country where they are desperately needed,” said Smith. “Amidst the national emergency to combat the COVID-19, CBP had been holding the gloves for many months, and it took dozens of calls to numerous different federal officials. But it was just too important to give up on,” Smith added. “I am very thankful that Englishtown Councilman Greg Wojyn
connected me with this company, Ansell, which brought this matter to my attention.” Ansell, a leading PPE provider with a corporate hub in NJ, asked Congressman Smith for help in moving the massive shipment of gloves that were being held up by CBP. Smith explained that in total, 32.5 million gloves are being held at the port in Baltimore, MD, and 8.8 million more gloves are in Oakland, Calif. Renae Leary, Ansell’s Chief Commercial Officer Americas, was grateful CBP released the gloves at a time when they are
badly needed. “Ansell is thankful for the efforts of Congressman Chris Smith and others to expedite the release of 40 million medical gloves into the United States,” Leary said. “During this pandemic, the lack of personal protective equipment for front-line medical workers is putting their lives and the lives of patients at risk. As a world leader in providing superior health and safety solutions, Ansell is pleased that the US Customs and Border Protection agency has made the decision to release this supply
to healthcare facilities across the United States where it is needed most.” “In light of that fact that New Jersey has the second highest number of cases of any state in the country, Ansell has assured me that many of these will be put to use here in New Jersey,” Smith said. For questions about coronavirus in New Jersey, residents are encouraged to dial 2-1-1, or text NJCOVID to 898-211. To reach Rep. Smith’s NJ District offices dial 732-780-3035 for Freehold; and 609-585-7878 for Hamilton.
Healthcare Needed For COVID-19 Patients Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket across the country, U.S.
Senator Cory Booker (DNJ) renewed his call for the Trump Administration to create a special enrollment
period so that individuals impacted by COVID-19, or those who currently do not have health insurance, can sign up for coverage at HealthCare.gov. Booker was the first lawmaker to propose legislation that would create such an enrollment period so that millions of individuals fearful of and impacted by COVID-19 could access coverage.
“Individuals who do not currently have insurance are rightfully worried that seeking care related to this disease could lead to a mountain of medical bills, enough to make someone go broke,” Booker said. “The ACA marketplace was designed so that individuals without health insurance can get affordable, quality coverage. These extraordinary times call for
extraordinary measures. The President should reopen the health insurance marketplace so Americans can enroll in the coverage they need.” Earlier this month Booker introduced the Care for COVID-19 Act, which would create a special enrollment period for Americans impacted by coronavirus. This bill would also require health insurance plans to cover ser-
vices related to the virus, like testing and preventive services, with no cost-sharing to the patient. This measure, which Booker was the first to propose, was incorporated in the two Coronavirus relief packages recently passed by the Senate. Millions of Americans will now no longer face a cost barrier for Coronavirus testing or preventative services.
Mortgage Payment Relief Offered For Those Hardest Hit From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Murphy announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no
fault of their own as a result of the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “With this initiative, we can ensure that no one loses their home during this public health crisis. I commend our private sector partners for doing their part to reduce financial uncertainty for New Jersey families.” Building on a similar initiative in California, Governor
Murphy secured support from Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, in addition to over 40 other federal and state-chartered banks, credit unions, and servicers to protect New Jersey homeowners. More financial institutions are expected to sign on in the coming days. The New Jersey Bankers Association, CrossState Credit Union Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey have endorsed this initiative and are encouraging all their members to adopt these policies. Under Governor Murphy’s proposal, New Jerseyans who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19 may
be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial institution: 90-Day Grace Period for Mortgage Payments Financial institutions will offer, consistent with applicable guidelines, mortgage payment forbearances of up to 90 days to borrowers economically impacted by COVID-19 No Negative Credit Impacts Resulting from Relief Financial institutions will not report derogatory tradelines (e.g., late payments) to credit reporting agencies, consistent with applicable guidelines, for borrowers taking advantage of COVID-19-related relief Moratorium on Initiating Foreclosure Sales or Evictions
For at least 60 days, financial institutions will not initiate foreclosure sales or evictions, consistent with applicable guidelines For at least 90 days, financial institutions will waive or refund at least the following for customers who have requested assistance Please note that financial institutions and their servicers are experiencing high volumes of inquiries and may recommend using online services when available for the quickest service. Loans held by a financial institution may be serviced by another company. Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 106, which imposed a moratori-
um on removing individuals from their homes pursuant to an eviction or foreclosure proceeding while the Order is in effect. Tenants cannot be asked to leave their homes for nonpayment of rent during this time. Governor Murphy also announced that the Department of Community Affairs received an additional $13 million in federal funds as part of its annual renewal for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. These funds, based on the increased utilization New Jersey achieved in the program last year, are critical to helping current voucher tenants maintain their housing stability during the coming year.
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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS
Historical Association To Gather First Person Stories During Pandemic
By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – As the nation and parts of the world continue to cope with the temporary conditions imposed due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus, a historical association has announced plans to record the public’s impressions of coping with the crisis. The current pandemic has created the need for an unprecedented change in the daily routine of every individual in the state. Members of the Monmouth County Historical Association have initiated a program designed to gather first person impressions of this dramatic chapter in history from county residents, both adult and children, to be archived in the digital collection “Remembering COVID-19.” “As the size and scope of the crisis became more and more apparent, MCHA saw the need to document the day to day experience in Monmouth County and also provide an avenue for people to stay connected in this time of “social distancing”, said Dana Howell, MCHA Research Librarian and Archivist. Howell, along with Associate Curator Joe Zemla, formulated a survey, with a version for adults and one for children, allowing people to share their impressions and experiences dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. A call to respond including the link to the surveys is posted through MCHA social media and on the Association website. In addition, the same request with links was e-mailed to MCHA members and supporters. Participants are also welcomed to share relevant photos documenting their perspectives. Howell said, “in designing the questions, we tried to think of what people would be curious to know about this time 100 years from now, focusing on the personal aspects of the event not typically recorded by media.” “Our additional goal for the children’s version is to help instill confidence and a sense of satisfaction as well as offer an opportunity for creativity and even a little fun,” Howell added.
In addition to creating the collection “Remembering COVID-19”, with permission from participants, submissions will be shared on MCHA’s social media platforms. By sharing the thoughts and situations of “our neighbors in Monmouth County we are hoping to provide an avenue of personal connection in this time of necessary isolation,” commented Meg Sharp Walton, MCHA Executive Director. Walton added, “plus, while adhering to social distancing guidelines, MCHA will be able to remotely continue to grow our recently inaugurated oral history project.” MCHA President Linda Bricker said, “I am proud that MCHA is once again providing an innovative means to gather and share first person information from our County friends and neighbors, that began with the exhibit “Tracking Sandy.” “The archive being created now will help generations to come understand the emotions, challenges and triumphs encompassed in this momentous event,” Bricker said. To d o w n l o a d t h e “ R e m e m b e r i n g COVID-19” questionnaires visit monmouthhistory.org/covid19 You can also visit the MCHA Facebook page. Since its founding in 1898, MCHA has worked to enrich the quality of life in Monmouth County by preserving its heritage for future generations. It is the Association’s mission to ‘preserve and celebrate the history of Monmouth County for all.’ The largest history focused private non-profit organization in New Jersey, MCHA operates a museum, archives, and research library at its headquarters in Freehold in addition to owning and/or operating five historic house museums located throughout the county that tell the story of the founding of the country. MCHA brings history to life and engages thousands of residents and businesses in the community each year through its insightful and meaningful programs and exhibitions.
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Urgent Care NOW Can Do Medical Screening Over Phone
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – In an effort to provide health services during the COVID-19 emergency, Urgent Care NOW will be able to do screenings for certain things, including coronavirus, over the phone. Virtual Visits can be used for these simple medical issues: • Return to work checks • Screening for cough and fever • Rashes • Medication refills • Allergies • Conjunctivitis • Upper respiratory infections • Follow-up visits To schedule a virtual visit, call 609-978-0242. Tell the staff you would like to schedule a virtual visit. Staff will register you and send your request to one of our providers to begin
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CASA Of Monmouth Named A Kidcents Charity
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Rite Aid Foundation has selected CASA For Children of Monmouth to participate in its 2020 KidCents program, which annually supports a select group of nonprofit, kid-focused organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children living in the communities Rite Aid serves. “CASA of Monmouth is thrilled, once again, to partner with the Rite Aid Foundation through its KidCents program,” said Cindi Van Brunt, Executive Director CASA of Monmouth. In addition to being selected as a KidCents charity, CASA of Monmouth will receive a $5,000 grant, which will be used to improve the health, safety and well-being of the foster children they support. CASA of Monmouth is in its second year participating with KidCents. This is a wonderful way to support our kid-focused organization. CASA for Children of Monmouth County serves as the voice of children in foster care, and we work to ensure that every child is provided an opportunity to be placed into a safe, loving, and permanent home. The Rite Aid Foundation welcomed a total of 481 nonprofits to its 2020 KidCents class – its
largest class ever. The number of KidCents charities has more than doubled since the program’s inception in 2014, when 204 nonprofits comprised the inaugural class. Over seven years, The Rite Aid Foundation has contributed a total of more than $34 million to KidCents charities across the country, thanks to members of Rite Aid’s Loyalty program, Wellness+ rewards, rounding up their in-store or online purchases to donate to KidCents. “More than 3 million Rite Aid customers actively choose to make meaningful contributions to help children in their communities through KidCents. The program’s growth is a testament to their generosity and commitment to building safer, stronger and more supportive communities for youth across the country,” said Jessica Kazmaier, president of The Rite Aid Foundation and Rite Aid chief human resources officer. “The 2020 KidCents class has the opportunity to prove that change adds up exponentially, and we look forward to helping them achieve their goal of giving kids better lives and brighter futures.” For a full list of KidCents charities and to learn more about how Rite Aid’s wellness+ rewards members can support charities in their own communities, visit kidcents.com.
BlueClaws Close First Energy Park and Postpone 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 beginning March 16 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 October 3. Additional Questions: How can I pick-up my ticket package tickets? If you did not pick up your ticket package tickets on Saturday, you will be able to do so when the office re-opens. Is the Claws Cove open? The Claws Cove will be closed. However, fans can shop online 24 hours a day at BlueClaws.com/Shop. Orders will be processed as soon as possible. When will the 2020 season begin? We are in constant communication with Minor League Baseball, the South Atlantic League, state and local authorities and are preparing to play the season when all parties agree it is safe to do so.
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Attorney General Issues Guidance To Law Enforcement To Protect Public Against COVID-19 Pandemic
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, theAttorney 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 DeputyAttorneys 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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Inside The Law What New Jersey Is Doing To Help Its Citizens Manage The Finacial Impact Of COVID-19 By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As the New Jersey Legislature shed its reg ular com mittee schedule, it voted Tuesday on a set of bills to set forth a package to combat the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the bills promise to infuse cash-strapped small- and mid-sized businesses with stimulus money to carry them through the hardest hitting months. Others provide much-needed relief to those unemployed due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. Still others provide accommodations to conduct business while the country faces unprecedented curfews, lockdowns and prohibitions on travel that make business as usual a difficult proposition. All of the bills were introduced last Monday and passed the Assembly, and most passed in the Senate on Thursday. The ones that passed now await Gov. Phil Murphy’s signature. Here is a summary of some of the bills that may affect the legal community: A3845 (Freiman) would authorize the state Economic Development Authority to make grants during periods of emergency declared by the governor, such as the declaration regarding COV I D -19. T he bill ai ms to help small- and mid-sized businesses and not-for-profit corporations meet their financial obligations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring loan availability for working capital and to meet payroll requirements. A3864 (Downey) authorizes notaries public to perform certain notarial acts remotely by allowing a individual to use communication technology to appear before a notarial officer as long as certain elements are met. The bill would not become effective until 90 days after the governor signs it. A3844 (Freiman) would provide a mechanism by which businesses that suffer losses due to interruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may recover losses if they had a policy of business interruption insurance as of
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Monmouth County Buildings Closed Until Further Notice, Counseling Services Available
By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – County officials began suspending access to public buildings on March 14, “out of an abundance of caution to protect and keep residents safe from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders stated. “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 COVID-19 in Monmouth County libraries, parks and public buildings,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. Arnone added, “in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, Monmouth County will be suspending all public building access and programs.” “We want to remind residents to remain calm and make sure you have the most accurate and up to date information, which you can get from the Centers of Disease Control or the New Jersey Department of Health. Please help us spread facts, not fear,” the Freeholder Director said. The closure which began on March 14 is expected to continue through Sunday, March 22 and includes all Monmouth County Library branches and the Monmouth County Park System buildings which will be closed to the public. County golf courses and park spaces will remain open. On March 16, public access was restricted
from all buildings with the exception of the Monmouth County Division of Social Services (MCDSS). For MCDSS, protections were put into place to ensure that there is no physical contact between Monmouth County employees and the residents seeking services. All Monmouth County employees have been reporting to work and have been available to residents by phone and through e-mail. Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley said, “we understand that the COVID-19 situation is unsettling for some and want to arm our residents with the information they need.” Kiley serves as liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services. “There is a Monmouth County Health Department’s phone bank for residents who have any questions and concerns about COVID-19, or need to talk to someone about how this situation is affecting them,” Kiley said. The phone bank started on March 16 and callers can reach it at 732-845-2070. Crisis Counselors from the Monmouth County Division of Behavioral Health are available through the phone banks to help residents who may be experiencing stress or anxiety due to the evolving situation. Monmouth County Division of Behavioral Health counselors will provide county residents with guidance to help them through this challenging time.
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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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If You Lose Your Sense Of Smell, Stay Home By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
As information and anecdotal evidence is collected from around the world, more symptoms associated with COVID-19 have come to light. For example, if you’ve recently lost your sense of smell or taste, it could be a symptom of the novel coronavirus. Up to now, we’ve only heard the alarm sound if you develop a fever, headache, shortness of breath, or cough. But now, it is clear that the nose knows what’s going on (and possibly before the rest of your body). For some people, it could be your only symptom, or it could be the first symptom to show up before the others. Either way, it’s your cue to stay home and take care of yourself. By that I mean ramp up immune support supplements (think of C, D, E and zinc), drink some natural herbal teas. But mainly, hole up at home for a couple of weeks so you don’t infect others. These painless distortions of taste and smell often go under your radar until later, when a full-blown infection becomes more apparent. You can have a reduction, or complete loss of these senses. These symptoms are commonly associated with other viral upper respiratory diseases. Remember these symptoms the last time you had the flu? Appetite goes down, food is unappreciated and it’s impossible to smell anything even if you don’t have a stuffy nose! But after the shivers depart, you can smell again. And you want to eat. There are
other some medications that can cause it, such as nifedipine, certain decongestant nasal sprays and phenothiazines (used for nausea or hiccups). I am a big believer in essential oils, they are the ‘oil’ portion that distills from a plant, and I am diffusing eucalyptus in my home every day just because it has strong anti-viral activity. You can inhale it straight from the bottle. Does it cure anosmia? Of course not! But it’s great in terms of its ability to support your body with a strong, well known flu fighter! Eucalyptus, bergamot and lemon balm are pretty good this time of year. The warning about anosmia is being taken quite seriously and it should be. I’m glad that anecdotal evidence has allowed us to quickly see this new symptom. It will serve to help us to know this as a population, as the pandemic continues to spread. Before I sign off, I just have to make a point. You know I love natural medicine. It’s head-scratching that many hard-core conventional researchers and medical doctors suddenly believe in the ‘anecdotal’ evidence accumulating about anosmia, but will completely dismiss anecdotal evidence about herbal medications that’s collected over centuries! Not only dismiss it, but with great disdain! Anecdotal evidence does matter, and we’ll be relying on more of it in the coming months. I have a longer version of this article at my website if you’d like to read it.
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Juvenile Justice Commission Suspends Visits
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
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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
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 4 - APR 10
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The best way to create a great outcome in whatever you do is to oversee the details yourself. As this week unfolds you may be adored, but there will be some additional perks and advantages to performing hard work. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, your remarks may be memorable. Someone may appreciate your grasp of the intricacies of a plot or a strategy. Your loved ones or a partner may have a handle on how to make more money by planning ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A few words in the right ears can break an impasse Some people may not understand your natural social skills. You may not understand why they seem so resistant to relaxing and having a good time. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Act on your insights in the early part of the week, when a spur-of-the-moment decision can prove profitable. Think about long-term earnings so that you and a partner can have more security and a comfortable financial future. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tackle all your tasks with confidence in the week to come. Your positive attitude will make people sit up and take notice. Because you are known to be reliable, someone might agree to trust you with a bigger job or more responsibilities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be focused on peace and harmony not only for yourself, but for your family and friends as well. As the week flies by, you might find time for some romantic moments with a special someone and enjoy exploring hobbies in depth.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Make A Spectacular Impression With Your Easter Brunch Table By Wolfgang Puck For many of us, Easter is the perfect spring holiday; a celebration of rebirth and a beloved time for families to gather together around the table. I’m sure many people are reading this and thinking about what to cook for a holiday brunch, so I’d like to offer one of my favorite classic recipes for the most symbolic Easter ingredient in the Western world since medieval times: the egg. Many parents will be dying eggs for children to hunt for and gather in their baskets. Others will buy chocolate or other candy eggs. But for cooks, the most important matter of the day is how to prepare eggs for Easter brunch. To my thinking, the ability to prep at least partly in advance is one of the most important considerations for the holiday meal. After all, you’re probably cooking for more than the usual number of people, and you want some ease that will allow you more time to enjoy your guests. That’s why so many people make savory or sweet egg-enriched bread puddings that they can assemble in advance and bake at the last minute; or eggy recipes like quiches or frittatas that are as delicious at room temperature as they are hot. But I’d like to suggest another approach; one so old-fashioned that it may seem surprisingly “new” to you and your guests: a preparation called “eggs en cocotte” in French, or “coddled eggs” in traditional English cookbooks. The term “en cocotte” simply means “in a covered baking dish,” which certainly describes the basics of the following recipe, in which eggs are cooked with a touch of cream in individual ramekins lined with smoked salmon. You may prefer the term “coddle,” though, which seems especially well-suited to this method. As you probably know, it means to be overprotective or overindulgent of someone or something. And that is certainly how the eggs are treated here, gently baked in an easily assembled water bath that helps them come out with the whites perfectly set and the yolks still fluid in a delicious, custardy way. Doesn’t that sound perfect for your Easter table? Even more appropriate to the season is the recipe’s sorrel sauce, which you prepare in advance, keep warm and spoon over the eggs at serving time. A specialty of springtime, and easy to find right now in well-stocked supermarkets and at farmers’ markets, the sorrel leaf has a light, refreshingly tart flavor; and the sauce so delicate it literally melts into a puree on contact with hot butter. Now, imagine the delicious results: perfectly cooked eggs with firm whites and bright yellow yolks; pale pink salmon; and a vivid light green sauce. It’s the ideal combination of colors for your Easter table! CODDLED EGGS WITH SMOKED
SALMON AND SORREL Serves 8 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 pound (250 g) smoked salmon, cut into slices 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy cream 12 sorrel leaves, stems removed Kosher salt 8 large eggs Toasted good-quality white bread, for serving Coat the bottom and sides of eight 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter each. Place them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Line the bottom and sides of each ramekin with the smoked salmon, distributing it evenly among the ramekins. Season the inside of each ramekin with some black pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream into the bottom of each ramekin. Return the ramekins to the tray and chill until ready to use. About half an hour before you plan to serve the eggs, preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Meanwhile, cut the sorrel leaves crosswise into julienne strips about 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. In a nonreactive saute pan, melt all but 3 tablespoons of the remaining butter over medium-high heat; add the sorrel and saute for 1 minute. The leaves will melt into a puree. Stir in the remaining cream and simmer, stirring frequently, until the volume reduces by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm. Bring a saucepan or kettle of water to a boil. Carefully break an egg into each ramekin. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of a deep baking pan large enough to hold the ramekins comfortably. Place the ramekins in the pan, evenly spaced. Cut eight squares of aluminum foil large enough to cover each ramekin and smear one side of each with the remaining butter. Cover each ramekin with the foil, buttered side down. Slide out the middle rack of the oven partway and place the baking pan on the rack. Carefully pour the boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins; then, carefully slide the rack and pan into the oven and close the oven door. Bake the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks still look soft when you lift the foil on one. Carefully slide the rack partway out of the oven and gently lift out the baking pan and remove each ramekin, placing it on a kitchen towel to absorb the moisture from its underside. Remove the foil, transfer the ramekins to serving plates, and carefully spoon the sorrel sauce around the edges inside each ramekin, surrounding but not completely concealing the yolks. Serve immediately, accompanied by toast.
(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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