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The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 25 - No. 51

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April 4, 2020

−Photo by 1st Lt. Katie Mueller National Guard members from Joint Base -MDL assist with COVID-19 response called for by Gov. Phil Murphy. By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MDL – Over the years, Christopher Langill, 22, Hazlet, has attended many concerts at the PNC Center in Holmdel; now he is directing traffic at the center as part of his duties related to COVID-19 response. Langill, a senior airman of the 108th Wing, of the New Jersey National Guard, Joint Base - McGuire AFB is one of 200 Guard members who are part of the state National −Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrea A. S. Williamson Guard activation working to assist with New Jersey Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Emilio E. Gonzalez, a 108th Medical Group public health techniduties associated with the pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy called for the activation cian, administers a temperature screening to a Security Forces Airman at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. (Guard - See Page 9)

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township Council introduced an ordinance approving a redevelopment plan for the Whiting Landfill Redevelopment area at 1501 Route 70. “This property is part of the landfill. It will not impact the ongoing work that is being done currently and it involves putting a cap on the old dump and at that the end of that completion we can move on,” Council President Samuel Fusaro said. The ordinance was unanimously introduced by members of council. Township officials also approved an ordinance concerning the land sale of 2909 Wilber Ave. Fusaro said the Wilber Avenue property is “outside of Route 70 behind the site of where a new Dollar General store is going up. It goes perpendic-

ular to (Route) 70. It is at the end of Richwood Estates where there are homes and the homeowner at that last home in the Estates asked to purchase this undersized lot.” No one commented on the ordinance and the measure was unanimously adopted. On fi rst reading were two ordinances, one of which amended and supplement i ng t axation and refund for disabled veterans. “It is basically an ordinance to bring our ordinances in step with the state’s,” Fusaro explained. Township Clerk Sabina T. Martin said a public hearing on this ordinance would be held on March 23. That meeting was cancelled however due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus and the promotion of social distancing. The ordinance was (Plan - See Page 4)

Fundraiser Started For Family Who Lost Home

By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – A GoFundMe has been started to benefit a family who lost their Center Street home to fire. Police responded to the fire at about 2:49 a.m. on March 24, Police Chief Matthew Kline said. The home, located at 8 Center Street, had already been evacuated. The residents living there didn’t suffer injuries.

“The first responding fire departments did a tremendous job on the initial attack of the fire which prevented the fire from spreading to other structures that were in close proximity,” Kline said. It was all hands on deck, as several companies responded to the fire, including the Lakehurst, Manchester, Ridgeway, Whiting, Toms River, Jackson and Joint Base Fire Departments. Additionally, Lakehurst Vol-

unteer First Aid Squad responded. Two firefighters received minor injuries in combating the fire, and were transported to a local hospital for treatment, he said. The Manchester Township Building Inspector determined that the house was left uninhabitable and the residents moved in with family. An initial investigation suggests that the fire was accidental, and that it started in the kitchen area.

The full investigation will be completed by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and Lakehurst Police Officer Harry Paul. The American Red Cross also assisted at the scene. A family member said on a fundraising page that two of the family’s cats got out safely, but not all of them. To help the family in their time of need, visit gofundme. com/f/6b9sah-house-ﬁre. −Photo courtesy Ocean County Scanner News

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passed during a March 30 meeting of the council which was done online. The Township Council also passed a resolution urging Ocean County’s transportation department to install a traffic light at the corner of Northampton Boulevard and Commonwealth Boulevard. Fusaro added that this was not the fi rst time the township reviewed and took action on that accident-prone intersection. He noted that the results of a traffic study by the county were expected to be reported in the weeks to come. “The township has already been pushing the county towards a light. This isn’t the fi rst time they have looked at this. They have done many improvements to that crossroads but there have still been accidents and they are doing a traffic study now so we wanted to push the county a little more with a resolution. We shall fi nd out shortly.” Fusaro said. Councilman James A. Vaccaro Sr. said during the council report portion of the meeting that he and several members of council and Mayor Kenneth Palmer had attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 28, for the opening of Freemont Avenue “which is a secondary access road to the Renaissance community.” Applause and laughter were heard from the audience and dais concerning the much-awaited grand opening of that road. “Through the efforts of the mayor, the council the roadway after 20 plus years

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was fi nally paved and opened for the residents of the Renaissance community,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro congratulated Police Chief Lisa Parker and Capt. Bolan and the new EMS director in getting the new EMS service “up and running on March 1. Our residents can now receive emergency service response on a 24-hour basis.” The councilman once again urged the council to discuss an ordinance “banning the growth of marijuana within Manchester Township and distribution itself of recreational marijuana. I know the ordinance would become null and void once the pending marijuana bill gets passed by voters in the November general election but until then we are being proactive with the issue.” Councilwoman Joan Brush noted that she was among those on the council who read to students in the township in observation of Read Across America Day at Manchester schools. “I read to a kindergarten class at the Whiting School. They students wanted to know how old I was and I told them I was younger than Dr. Seuss.” “I want to also add that our Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office recognized our police chief for international Women’s Day,” she said. Mayor Kenneth Palmer said that within the fi rst eight days of the new EMS system starting “there was 259 calls. Our EMS service handled 235 of those calls and the average response time was eight minutes 17 seconds. I am very confident in the staff we have. So far so good.”

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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

Toll Hike Hearings During Crisis Are Wrong CAPITOL COMMENTS

Department of Transportation, and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti to immediately stop any 10th Legislative District hearings, plans or discussions to increase our Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman Greg McGuckin Parkway or Turnpike tolls at this time. We are in TRENTON − Senator Jim Holzapfel and the middle of a state-wide public health Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John emergency that caused a massive economic Catalano of the 10th Legislative District fallout and thousands of jobs terminated. released a statement calling for the halt of The timing couldn’t be any worse for these hearings and plans to increase tolls during hearings and we are vehemently against any increases at this time. the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. “We want our residents to have a proper The lawmakers state that this push for a toll hike couldn’t come at a worse time say in any potential toll hikes that will afwhen New Jersey is facing an economic fect the lives of commuters and businesses throughout the state. It’s the wrong time, fallout from this public health crisis. “We call on Governor Phil Murphy, period. These hearings must be stopped the Commissioner of the New Jersey now.”

Smith Helps Release 41 Million Medical Gloves Locked In Government Warehouses

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 including 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 (Smith - See Page 10)

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Continued From Page 1 of New Jersey’s National Guard last month in an effort to fight the further spread of the coronavirus. The National Guard is a reserve military force that state governors often call upon during times of crisis and emergency situations. Murphy said the Guard was activated to assist “our efforts in any way necessary.” His announcement came at a time when he also outlined new restrictions concerning business closures, curfews and the banning of social gatherings. “Most likely missions will include logistics, transportation, traffic control, security and using engineers to bring older medical facilities back online,” said Brig. Gen. Jemal Beale, who heads the state’s National Guard. Langill enlisted in the National Guard two and a half years ago but this marked his fi rst activation mission which began on March 19. “Our main mission is entry control, directing traffic and making sure everyone reaches the area where testing is taking place.” “We’re prepared for this,” Langill said regarding not only the duties that he and his Guard members are performing but with dealing with some of the cold days outside that they experienced early on in their assignment. Langill said the flow of people coming in for testing has varied each day. He added that he was happy to put his training into action and be part of a unique experience.

The Manchester Times, April 4, 2020, Page 9 “It really is an awesome experience to be able to serve during a pandemic. The mission of the guard is to respond in emergency situations and this is unprecedented,” Langill said. Langill normally works as a substitute history teacher so he was impacted by the closure of schools. “I’m hoping to be a full-time teacher in Newark after my planned deployment.” His father is a retired state police officer and his mother is a nurse. “I’ve received tremendous support from my parents,” Langill said adding that they both u nde r st a nd t he i m por tance of what he −U.S. Air National Guard Photos by Ross Alexander Whitley is doing in assisting with COVID-19 test- Staff Sgt. Tiffany Paulus, left, and Senior Airman Christopher Langill, both with the 108th Security ing. The PNC Center Forces Squadron, direct traﬃc at the Covid-19 Community-Based Testing Site at the PNC Bank Arts is one of several sites Center in Holmdel. overseen by the New NJ National Guard. are from military facilities in Paramus, Jersey Department of Health. Westhoven noted that those who are taking Teaneck and installations in the northern Langill is one of 22 New Jersey Air National Guardsmen of the 108th Wing, part in the state activation were part of a part of the state. Westhoven clarified that, “this is not a Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst that pool of volunteers and those at the PNC Art were put into action according to New Center were staying at a facility in Sea Girt. mobilization. That would require a federal “They are among the 190 citizen soldiers order. This is a state activation making Jersey National Guard spokesman Kryn Westhoven of the NJ Dept. of Military and airmen on State Active Duty,” West- those who are here volunteering as partand Veterans Affairs which oversees the hoven said. Westhoven added that many time state employees during this time.”

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Smith:

Continued From Page 8 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

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Manchester School District To Hold Lottery For Student Spots

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The township school district will hold lottery for preschool spots on May 8. The school district will have a half-day integrated preschool program that will be opened to a limited number of non-disabled children who have attained the age of 4 on or before October 1, 2020. This program is designed to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to be included with non-disabled peers. Ten students will be selected in a lottery system on May 8. This Preschool Inclusion Program will include 10 non-disabled children to be selected by lottery and 5-8 disabled children. The 2 ½ hour program will run from 12:30 – 3 p.m. beginning in September. It will be located at Ridgeway Elementary School. Transportation is included. The classroom staff will consist of one certified teacher, two aides, and one speech/language specialist. Children must be age 4 on or before Oct 1, of this year and must be bathroom trained to qualify. Apply now through May 1. Applications for the program will be accepted online at

manchestertwp.org/preschool-lottery. You may also print a paper application at the same link and drop off the paper application at the Board of Education Office. If you are using the paper application, call 732-350-5900 to schedule a drop off time. The deadline to apply is May 1. Ten students will be selected in a lottery system on the afternoon of May 8. Parents or guardians must provide the child’s state-issued birth certificate and proof of residency if their child is selected in the lottery. Required documentation: You must bring your child’s state issued birth certificate and proof of residency as follows. Two Proofs of Residence – One from each group: • Group 1 – Copy of Township tax bill, deed, lease or builder’s contract (If living with a resident, a signed, notarized letter from that resident stating you and your child(ren) live at the address accompanied by one of the group 1 items.) • Group 2 – Copy of current utility bill or home insurance statement or driver’s license with correct address on it (or change of address sticker) • Original Birth Certificate (with raised seal)

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The majority of you reading this column either wear hearing aids or know someone who does. By the time this column goes to print, there could be over 10,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey. All of us really need to practice social distancing and just stay home. The peak of COVID-19 cases may not occur for several weeks and this “invisible enemy” can attack all ages, although our senior population is significantly at risk. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper. It is also detectable in the air for three hours. I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons. So... what are the steps you can take if your hearing aid just stopped working? • Replace the battery and wait at least three minutes before you close the battery door. If you have a rechargeable hearing aid, make sure the charger is plugged in and the lights are blinking green. Some chargers need to be reset and that button is usually on the underside of the charger. • If you are wearing a hearing aid that has a dome that inserts into your ear, replace that dome and remove the white filter inside the receiver. If you have replacement filters, replace the old filter. If you don’t know how to replace the filter, take a “pin” and carefully pop off the filter. Hearing aids can function without a filter. If you don’t have extra domes, remove the dome and clean it

with soap and warm water, let it dry and put the dome back on the receiver. • Always use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the dome every day. If you’re wearing a custom hearing aid (only goes into the ear….nothing behind the ear), you should be cleaning the “white” filter daily and if the hearing aid is not working, remove the filter. Again, if you have replacement filters, replace the old one. If you don’t, leave the filter out. • If you’re wearing a traditional BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid with an earmold, it is more than likely that your “tubing” is blocked with wax. In many cases, the tubing needs to be replaced. This creates a big problem since 99% of our offices are closed. In the short term, I would remove the tubing from the “ear hook” of the hearing aid, and run very warm water through the tubing or even hydrogen peroxide. In addition, if you have a “pipe cleaner” run this wire completely through the ear mold. Please let everything dry out before putting the tubing back on the BTE ear hook. • If you have hearing aids that are connected to an APP on your smart phone, remember the hearing aids are still operational whether you lose connection with your APP. Your hearing healthcare provider can provide you with technical support phone numbers from all of the major hearing aid manufacturers. They will help you reconnect your hearing instruments to your APP. Hopefully these trouble shooting steps will be helpful in rectifying your hearing aid issue. If not, contact your hearing healthcare professional and leave them a message. In my practice, we are checking messages on a daily basis and returning calls. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to directly email me at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com or 732-818-3610. Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. All the Best! Dr. Izzy

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

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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE More Beach Bans Announced

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY − As the weather starts warming up, the beaches and boardwalks start to fill up. And that, officials said, is a recipe for spreading the COVID-19 virus. Medical experts are calling for social distancing, and keeping at least 6 feet away from other people, which becomes difficult on boardwalks and beaches. The Mantoloking Bridge County Park and Fishing Pier in Brick and Ortley Beach boardwalk and beach in Toms River have already closed. “While tourism is Ocean County’s bread and butter, we do ask everyone to stay in their primary homes and not relocate to a summer house in Ocean County or anywhere else,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “Many of our seasonal restaurants and businesses are closed and do not have the staff or the supplies to cater to this sudden increase in population.” Officials are concerned that tourists will strain the local medical and emergency network, and further deplete grocery stores. “The best way to take care of your family is to stay home and do not travel,” Vicari said. “To stop the spread of this virus and protect the health and well-being of our families and our neighbors we must all adhere to these extraordinary measures,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “By working together, we can protect all of our residents, especially the elderly and those with underlying health conditions who are most at risk of getting seriously ill.” Towns with restrictions on beach or boardwalk access include:

• Bay Head: A Proclamation of a Local State of Emergency allows the police chief to close pubic parks, beaches and streets “as needed” to enforce social distancing. • Island Heights: The scenic river boardwalk and all other public access areas are closed. Lavallette: Beaches and the boardwalk are closed. • Long Beach Township: No dogs are allowed on bay beaches. Ocean beaches remain open. • Mantoloking: Beaches remain open, but parking is prohibited on all public streets except for essential personnel and services. Point Pleasant Beach: The Boardwalk is closed. Barriers are being placed on both inlet and Boardwalk parking lots. Jenkinson’s is also closed. • Seaside Heights: All ocean and bay beaches are closed. The Boardwalk is also closed. • Seaside Park: The boardwalk is closed. Ocean beaches remain open. • Ship Bottom: All parks and bay beaches are closed. Ocean beaches are open. These towns have placed restrictions or are in the process of placing restrictions on rental properties: • Bay Head: No rentals on Airbnb or similar online services. • Lavallette: Has banned renting out homes on Airbnb and other online marketplaces. • Long Beach Township: All rentals are banned. • Point Pleasant Borough: Banning all Airbnb and vacation rentals. • Point Pleasant Beach: Local officials are drafting a resolution to place an immediate moratorium on the renting of all vacation homes and properties.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE RWJ Barnabas Health Announces New Visitation Guidelines

NEW JERSEY – The safety and well-being of patients, visitors and staff is the number one priority. Be aware of the following newly revised guidelines before visiting one of our hospitals or healthcare facilities: No visitors will be allowed until further notice in every RWJBarnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility, including Behavioral Health and Outpatient facilities. For a full list of RWJBH hospitals and facilities, visit rwjbh.org/our-locations. Exceptions may be made in certain circumstances: • Pediatric units (only one parent/guardian will be permitted) • Maternity and Labor and Delivery units (only one significant other/support person can visit) • Neonatal Intensive Care Units (two parents/support persons can visit) • Same Day Surgery or Ambulatory Procedures (only one person can visit) • Pediatric psychiatric patients (only one if/when a mutual agreement between the care team and the parents/guardian has been reached) Extenuating circumstances (such as hospice) will also be considered based on the best interest and needs of the individual patient.

Emergency Department patients may be accompanied by one adult. Outpatients may be accompanied by one adult (unless an aide or assistant is required). Approved visitors will be screened for the following and may not be allowed to visit or stay based on: • Recent international travel history • Recent domestic travel to areas with widespread COVID-19 infection • Contact with individuals with known COVID-19 • Cold or flu-like symptoms • In addition, all visitors should wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after visiting. Individuals 18 years of age and under will not be permitted. While it is sensitive to the difficulties facing loved ones of hospitalized patients, healthcare providers must keep patient and staff safety paramount at this unprecedented time. It is encouraged for family members and friends to use alternative ways to interact with their loved ones, including phone calls, Facetime, Skype and other means. For the most up-to-date instructions and restrictions for visitation at an RWJBarnabas Health facility, visit rwjbh.org.

OCC Donated All Perishable Food On Campus To The B.E.A.T. Center

TOMS RIVER – With the move to online instruction and remote business practices due to COVID-19, Ocean County College directed its food service provider to gather all perishable foods on campus for delivery, by OCC Foundation volunteers, to The B.E.A.T. Center of Ocean County. Fulfill, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties; Peoples Pantry (INSPIRE NJ); and the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation opened The B.E.A.T. (Bringing Everyone All Together) Center in 2016 as a place where families and

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COVID-19 Causes Cancellation Of County Events And Programs

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Several upcoming events that were to be held by the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Those events include: • The Household Hazardous Waste event that had been scheduled on March 29 in

Lakewood Township, is now scheduled for May 9 in Stafford Township. The following Residential Document Shredding dates have been postponed: • April 11 – Berkeley Township • April 18 – Plumsted Township • April 23 – Surf City Borough (St. Francis Health Fair) • May 6 – Little Egg Harbor Township (LEH

Senior Expo) “I know that with everyone social distancing by staying home, spring cleaning is probably a task that many people are working to accomplish,” Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn said. Quinn serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “While it is unfortunate that we have to

cancel these events due to the coronavirus, it is best for the health and safety of our employees and our residents to reschedule them for a later date.” In addition, the “special waste” drop-off areas at both the Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood (Building 68) and the Southern Recycling Center in Manahawkin (Building 105) will be closed to the public until further notice. “Special waste” includes items such as paint, fluorescent light bulbs, oil & oil filters, batteries, antifreeze, e-waste, rigid plastics, thermostats, books & phone books, shredded paper, and shrink wrap. The single stream drop offs for cardboard, paper, plastic bottles, jars and jugs, glass containers and aluminum, tin or steel cans will remain open to the public. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “even though residents may have to hold onto some of their recyclables a little longer as we work through these times, I want to still encourage everyone to continue to recycle items like bottles and paper during their daily routines.” “Recycling is still very important, even if we have to restrict how we do it for a little while,” Vicari added. Information on all of the upcoming cancellations can be found on the department’s website, co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/ or on the Facebook page @OCSWM. Information is also noted on Recycle Coach, or via email for residents who are registered to the mailing list.

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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)

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April 16, 2020

September 3 and 17, 2020 October 1 and 15, 2020 November 5, 2020 December 3 and 17, 2020

Work sessions are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. The regular meeting will begin immediately following the work session. Meetings can be canceled due to lack of quorum, illness, weather conditions, lack of agenda items, or by direction of the Mayor. Additional meetings may be called as required. The Mayor and Council may determine the need exists for a closed/executive session for discussion of permitted matters during any of the scheduled meetings. Council meetings are held in the Community Center, 207 Center Street, located at the corner of Pine and Center Streets, Lakehurst, NJ. If any member of the public wishes to discuss any matter with the Mayor and Borough Council, it would be advisable to give details to the Clerk's Office, in advance, so that the matter may be placed on the agenda and any necessary research done to allow for an appropriate response. PUBLIC NOTICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 10:4-18, notice is hereby given and posted that the scheduled regular meetings of the Redevelopment Agency of the Borough of Lakehurst are as follows: May 7, 2020 June 4, 2020 July 16, 2020 August 20, 2020

September 3, 2020 October 1, 2020 November 5, 2020 December 3, 2020

Meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings can be canceled due to lack of quorum, illness, weather conditions, lack of agenda items, or by direction of the Chairman. Additional meetings may be called as required. Redevelopment meetings are held in the Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst, New Jersey. BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST LAND USE BOARD 2020 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4, notice is given that the regular meetings of the Lakehurst Land Use Board are as follows: Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, May 18, 2020 Monday, June 22, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, August 24, 2020 Monday, September 28, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, November 23, 2020 The meetings are scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

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to begin a virtual visit. Most insurers are covering telemedicine virtual visit during this crisis. Staff members will have a list of insurance companies that currently offer coverage. These virtual visits are between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Walk-ins are still welcome; the phone screenings are for specific ailments. If, during the course of a phone call, it is determined that an in-person visit is needed, then it is considered all part of the same visit. Urgent Care NOW has locations in Manahawkin, Lacey, Toms River and Little Egg Harbor. Center hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (*Little Egg Harbor is currently open Monday to Friday). For more information, please visit urgent carenownj.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Animal Facilities In Good Shape Despite COVID-19 Impact

TOMS RIVER – The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility (SOCAF) in Manahawkin has had the added job of housing cats and dogs from its sister facility in Jackson since late February. The Northern Ocean Animal Facility was in the process of building renovations when the COVID-19 outbreak hit New Jersey. “The Ocean County Animal Facility staff is doing a great job caring for the pets even with some of the new operational procedures presented as a result of COVID-19. The level of oversight and care for the dogs and cats has not been compromised” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. Ocean County residents are reaching out to SOCAF to offer their assistance to volunteer or donating goods. Many are asking if there is a need to be a foster pet parent. “The response from the community is terrific but really not too surprising,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We have a countless number of passionate and compassionate animal lovers in this county and many of these individuals have stepped up in the past to volunteer their free time in the midst of events such as Superstorm Sandy, wildfires, snow storms

and more.” Regenye continued, “The Ocean County Health Department wants to say thank you to all these individuals who are unselfishly offering to volunteer their time to care for our county shelter pets. But the volume of pets is very manageable and we’ve been in good shape so far with our typical pool of animal rescue groups and animal care organizations such as our volunteer partners - the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility.” “The animals are pretty much going through their normal routines. They are still being exercised regularly and getting plenty of love and socialization,” added Mary Alano, Animal Facilities Manager. For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit the OCHD website www.ochd. org. Or call the COVID-19 Information Call Line at 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. Additional Resources. CDC Coronavirus Page - https://www. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary. html. New Jersey Department of Health Coronavirus Page - https://www.nj.gov/health/ cd/topics/ncov.shtml. Coronavirus questions are being handled by the health experts at the NJ Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or dial 2-1-1.

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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.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could become fascinated by the latest fads and fashions. Spending your money on something that won’t pay dividends, however, might feel wasteful. In the upcoming week, your focus may turn to getting the most bang for your buck. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You probably know that knowledge is powerful, so learn a great deal in the week ahead and share it with others. You can make a favorable impression on loved ones and business contacts with your foresight and charitable attitudes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Restrain your competitiveness. You might share the spotlight with others in group activities or when making public appearances. Be gracious towards those who share the stage this week and focus on making astute financial decisions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your tastes may be somewhat extravagant, but as the week unfolds, you might decide your interests are better served by waiting for a sale. To get the best that money can buy, you may need to save up your pennies over time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Determine the most acceptable work levels before you take on a new project in the week ahead. Wearing yourself out with an extra shift or additional duties might not be worth the bother unless it adds to your financial security. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be no such thing as a lifetime guarantee when it comes to relationships. However, some people you meet early this week can become long-term friends, and those you already know will treasure you as a congenial companion.

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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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