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─Photo courtesy Brick Recreation Children are encouraged to play at home with a number of creative programs. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK - With township parks, playgrounds and beaches closed in an effort to “f lat ten the cu r ve” of coronavirus infections, parents who are looking for at-home activities need to look no further since the Township Recreation has come up with a plan. “Play at Home with Brick Recreation” is
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the brainchild of the t ow n s h i p’s R e c r e ation staff who had to “think outside the box,” since all activities, including early childhood programs, yout h spor t s pro grams, adult spor ts programs and challenger programs have been cancelled, said D i re ct or of Re c re ation Dan Santaniello. While it is not yet clear what effect the
coronavirus quarantine would have on summer and fall programs Santaniello is t r ying to help residents keep busy and to have some fun. “Until life goes back to normal, we had to change what we do daily,” he said in a recent phone call. “We still have to provide services, but we never did anything like this before.”
Santaniello brainstor med with his staff, who came up with great ideas for fun activities to keep eve r yone bu sy a nd creative while fighting against the coronavirus, he said. All the activities are on l i ne a nd i nclude social media, with a big emphasis on Facebook. The first activity was (Town - See Page 4)
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Are COVID-19 Totals Accurate?
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It’s easy to get focused on the numbers of positive COVID-19 cases around the world - and right outside your door - but it’s worth looking at what those numbers really mean. Health officials are saying that the number of positive cases and even
the number of deaths are more a reflection of how many people are being tested. It is not necessarily an accurate number. Weeks ago, the number of cases in Ocean County was still less than a hundred. However, that figure was understood to be lower than reality. There was no way to count how many people
had the virus but weren’t sick enough to get tested. In the beginning, residents reported not being allowed to get tested without underlying health issues. The cases posted are just confirmed cases, said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the Ocean County Health Department. “Keep in mind most cases of COVID-19 are
mild to moderate, like the common cold. Others are just carriers while some will get sick and never know it. That’s why it’s so important we follow the social distancing and the other hygiene recommendations and guidelines because most health care experts believe that even these moderately effective interventions to reduce
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transmission can have a significant impact on the scale of the epidemic,” he said. Now that the county has opened its own testing site at Ocean County College in Toms River, the numbers are naturally going up. The simple reason: More people are getting tested. (Total - See Page 12)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The April 9 Board of Education meeting was virtual for the second time, due to the ongoing stay at home mandate due to the coronavirus. “All of us are being challenged in a different way during this crisis,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas G. Farrell. “I really believe it’s how we respond to this adversity that will help determine a positive outcome.” The school district is making decisions on a daily basis to best protect the health and safety of the entire learning community while collaborating with proactive plans that would result in a better, stronger, more resilient district once some normalcy returns, Farrell said. The superintendent thanked the teaching staff for their efforts during this time of home instruction. Dr. Farrell said he was able to virtually “pop in” on some classes, and he said it makes his day when he sees some of the students collaborating online and communicating with their teachers. “That was kind of fun, and that’s something we’re all trying to do - even central office administrators - stay connected with our students,” he said. Since it was a virtual Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Farrell said that the agenda was very condensed. Going forward, he said he wants to go back to “standard business,” starting this week when there would be some virtual committee meetings and reports. “We’re slowly building up these meetings so that when we do have some more virtual meetings we’ll be able to do more presentations and things…” he said. Students, parents and staff are much in need of the upcoming spring break, Farrell said, because remote learning is stressful. “Mental health is so important right now, so we could all use the time to disconnect, take a breath, reflect and recharge,” Farrell said. “I hope everyone takes the time over break to kind of reenergize, so when we come back we’re up for this challenge.” During the public comment portion of the meeting, resident Tony Zurica said the family had filled out a preschool application for his (School - See Page 7)
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Continued From Page 1 a Pizza Party. Oscar’s Pizza (located next to the Recreation office at 270 Chambers Bridge Road) donated 100 pizza kits for kids to make their own personal pan pizza at home. “Mike at Oscar’s just wanted to give back to the community, and he said yes within seconds,” Santaniello said. “He provided the sauce, dough and cheese to make their own pizza. It was really great.” Participants had to register online and could share photos of their pizzas on the township Facebook page. All 100 pizza kits were picked up curbside during designated hours, Santaniello said. Over 50 families participated in The Driveway Chalk Drawing Contest, where kids would send in photos of their best sidewalk/driveway chalk drawings and posted on the group page. The drawing with the most “likes” was shared on the Brick Township Facebook page and would be featured in the Brick Pride newsletter. To view the photos visit Play at Home with Brick Recreation on Facebook. “It was for bragging rights, but down
the road we might put some of them in the Brick Recreation Guide,” Santaniello said. This past week, kids could sign up to build bird houses and bird feeders using kits from Home Depot. For Friday Night Family Karaoke, kids and their families could make a video of their sing-along with the hashtag, and the favorites would be posted to the Facebook group. “We’ll do family fitness days where families can log in and do it on Facebook Live, or they could do it later on,” he said. “We wanted to make sure the activities include all ages, from three and up.” The Recreation staff includes James Mur phy, Madeline Iannarone, Cindy Colantoni, Chris Hessenkemper and Jeff Napoli. The program and activities are constantly evolving, changing and being updated, Santaniello said. For more information, join over 300 other families who have joined Play at Home with Brick Recreation on Facebook, or call the Recreation Department at 732-262-1044. Pre-registration is required for some of the activities
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Celebrating Our 25 Year Journey A Time For Thanks It has now been a journey of 25 years since The Manchester Times was born with the publication of its fi rst edition on April 18, 1995, a venture which I launched with my partner, Robyn Weber Friedrich, in the basement of my home in Pine Lake Park. Since that time, we have been fortunate to add to our family of weekly newspapers with the introduction of The Berkeley Times (1996), The Jackson Times (2000), The Brick Times (2002), The Howell Times (2004), The Toms River Times (2005), and The Southern Ocean Times (2013). As our journey continued, the progress of technology meant the need for us to extend our offerings online, where information of all types is now consumed. This led to our development of Jersey Shore Online, a fi rst-class hyperlocal breaking news website fully integrated with social media and the needs of both readers and advertisers. The fi rst edition of The Manchester Times contained an editorial entitled “The Importance Of Community,” which has been published within the fi rst edition of all our newspapers since that time. It expressed the belief that the strength of our nation is founded upon the strength of our individual communities through “the simple associations we make in our community each and every day.” As such, the editorial continued, “We believe the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life,” a mission we have tried to pursue faithfully throughout our journey. The celebration of the 25th anniversary of our journey is fi rst and fore-
most a time for thanks – to those who submit club and travel news to inform our readers of their events; to those submitting Letters To The Editor, thereby encouraging the debate and analysis of important issues; to our elected officials and other public officers who inform us of initiatives undertaken on behalf of the constituents they serve, and to the loyal advertisers whose advertising dollars make the fulfillment of our mission possible. Finally, I extend my deep and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated employees of our company, without which the success and quality of our newspapers and online offerings would be impossible – to our office, layout, ad design and production staff, under the direction of production manager Allison Gradzki, who meet deadlines under often difficult circumstances; to our news staff, under the direction of news editor Chris Lundy, who offer complete and unbiased news reporting; to our sales staff, under the direction of sales manager Lorrie Toscano, who work diligently to ensure that economic targets are met; to the distribution department, under the direction of distribution manager Laura Hoban, who distribute our newspapers week in and week out on a timely basis, and to Jason Allentoff, our Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, who sees that all facets of the organization are effectively coordinated. To all of you, thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us, a journey that will continue for many years to come! Stew Swann Publisher
Celebrating Howell’s Finest On Monday March 9, our car was involved in a multicar accident in the ShopRite parking lot in Howell. When we came outside with an overflowing basket and a full motorized cart full of groceries, we were totally shocked to see the driver’s side totally smashed from front to back. There was a total of seven vehicles involved. My husband was really upset and was quick to let it be known and not quiet about it as we had just bought the car a few weeks before. Officer Trento came over and calmed my husband down and asked if we could get someone to pick us up as we were unable to drive the car. We had no one, so he contacted Officer Ryan Lowe to take us home to Jackson. He put the two of us in the back of his patrol car, loaded all of our groceries in the rear, drove us to Jackson and brought all of our groceries in and put them on the kitchen table. As we thanked him he said “It’s all in a day’s work.” The two of us feel he went above and beyond his day’s work. When all you hear and read about police officers are negative things, hardly ever all the good, these two senior citizens from Jackson want to say thank you to two of Howell’s finest and Howell should be proud to have them serving their community.
Letters Editor With sincere thanks toTo them The less Muslims, Hindus, or Program, and overturning Citand all the police and first responders. Roy and Doris Chieffo Jackson Township
Writer Wide Left On Church/ State Separation A letter writer (“Keep Religion Out Of Government,” March 7) reflects the liberal’s typical inability to tell non-sectarianism and secularism apart. Many if not most of the thirteen original colonies were founded by one Christian polity or another - Massachusetts by “Puritans” (which have since split into the Congregationalists and the United Church of Christ), Rhode Island by Baptists, Pennsylvania by Quakers, Maryland by Catholics, and so on. There were also many Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and others. After having freed themselves from an empire which had a state religion - the Church of England - the last thing our founders wanted was a series of never-ending battles to determine what should be our state religion. Preserving the republic, they fought so bravely to create overshadowed everything else. So they decreed that there shall be no state religion at all. Yet the founders were not clairvoyant: They never envisioned a time when the number of even Jews, much
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Buddhists, would ever reach a critical mass in the new nation. Even today, 95% of Americans are either Christian by belief, or Christian by descent. Is the letter writer so naive as to believe that there would not be some favoritism, no matter how vague, shown to so overwhelming a majority? No doubt he believes that Donald Trump “stole” the 2016 Presidential election because he did not receive the most popular votes, never mind that the three conservative candidates in the race - Trump, Gary Johnson, and Evan McMullin - got 892,000 more popular votes than the two liberal candidates - Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jill Stein, meaning that the conservatives won the popular vote even if Trump didn’t. So as a democrat - small “d” – the writer should not insist that 5 percent get to order 9 percent to shut the heck up. Anthony Brancato Whiting
A Breath Of Fresh Ocean Air In Ocean Gate On January 22, I attended Congressman Andy Kim’s town hall at Adrian Hall in Ocean Gate. What a breath of fresh ocean air to see a United States Congressman without a major entourage of gatekeepers or police escort blocking access to our representative. Congressman Kim spoke to a standing room only crowd enumerating all the bills he has worked on since he took office and the work he continues to champion in the Armed Services Committee and Small Business Committee. He also spoke in great detail about his bi-partisan efforts in trying to overturn the SALT deduction cap, lowering prescription drug costs, transportation issues for veterans that have to travel more than an hour and half to see medical specialists and the travel expenses incurred in doing so, Federal Flood Insurance
izens United case to keep dark money out of our elections. But what struck me the most about Congressman Kim was his attentiveness to detail and empathy to the problems and issues his constituents raised during the question and answer session at the end of the Town Hall. Congressman Kim carries a notebook and writes down each constituent’s name and question as they take the microphone and divulge to a room full of strangers their dire need for his help. Not once during the question and answer session did the Congressman placate a constituent, make false promises or claim to have all the answers. Instead, he stayed at the Town Hall till every constituent was heard, took contact information from the people whose issues needed to be researched and continued to remind his constituents they were his boss and that he works for them. Like I said earlier, what a breath of fresh ocean air to spend three hours with a Congressman who does not talk partisan and reminds you that he works for you. Stacey Kalb Beachwood
Vote By Mail Is Needed This year it is so important that New Jersey has in place robust vote by mail so that we can keep ourselves and our election workers safe. To do this, local county officials need the infrastructure to process vote by mail ballots, especially if we go to all VBM in June. They need the high-speed scanners to process the ballots and we should be getting those now. And it will help with the November elections too where there will be millions of votes. We also need to pass Assembly Bill 3591 which mandates increased publicity for VBM and increased security for the VBM ballot. Natalie Pawlenko Brick Township
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Continued From Page 1 grandson, but they hadn’t heard anything back from the district. Director of Special Services Kristen Hanson said the deadline has been extended until April 20 (after the spring break) so people are still applying. “We are going through all of the applications right now, and we will be sending out the lottery numbers probably the first week in May,” Hanson said. Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab said that after a preschool application has been submitted, parents should get a notice saying that the application has been received. That’s true, Hanson said. After the application has been received and the paperwork gets reviewed, it goes through two approval
The Brick Times, April 18, 2020, Page 7 processes. “If there was anything missing, we would be reaching out to you for missing items, and then once that is done, we will be sending out the lottery numbers,” she said. Superintendent Farrell added that no one knows if school will be in session by June for graduation, but noted that high school graduations and senior proms are very important events. “I can’t give a realistic answer,” he said. “All I can give you is my word that [we’re] working hard to keep those events as a memory for our seniors.” He said central administration is discussing various ideas in daily meetings, and there is “no game plan yet.” The next Board of Education meeting will be a virtual meeting at 7 p.m. April 30 when there will be a public hearing on the 2020-2021 school year budget.
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Police: School Buses Are Delivering Food
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Given that schools have been closed for weeks, some residents have expressed concern to see private bus companies with vehicles on the street. Police said that these companies have been investigated and that they are being used to deliver food for students who are on the free meal plan. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that they have been contacted by residents regarding the buses, and so have the police departments of Toms River and Lakewood.
The Prosecutor’s Office found that 85 buses from four companies (Jay’s Bus Service, Masoras Avos Bus Service, Seman-Tov Bus Service and Hartnett Bus Service) were being used to deliver food to homes in Lakewood, Toms River, Brick and Jackson. Some of the drivers were accompanied by children who were helping. Police are now encouraging any buses being used in this manner to have signs on the outside to tell onlookers that they are being used for food deliveries. They are also encouraged not to have children involved in the deliveries.
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Governor: New Rules About Going Out By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy said that the social distancing measures appear to be working and the time is now to increase safety precautions to continue to save lives. The following rules went into effect at 8 p.m. on April 10: • Everyone must wear a mask or some kind of facial covering if you have to go out to one of the essential businesses that are still open. Children younger than 2 are exempt. • Workers must wear gloves and face masks, provided at the business’ expense. • Businesses will only allow half of their capacity at any one time. • People can deny masks for medical reasons. An employee can’t ask for medical
verification. • Stores must designate special hours for high-risk individuals to shop. In most cases, store employees are the ones who will be tasked with enforcing these new rules, putting them on the front line. They can deny entry to a person if they do not follow the rules. The employee can’t deny entry if the customer needs medical supplies or food. The business could provide an alternate method to keep the person outside and still get them the needed items. Additionally, the stores would be required to do extra sanitizing throughout the day, put up signage, place physical barriers between customers and cashiers, provide contact-free payment options, and many other methods to increase social distancing. “Based on the requirements of the State of New Jersey, we remind all shoppers to wear facial coverings in the grocery store,” said Linda Doherty, president & CEO, New Jersey Food Council. “We also ask that you shop alone to reduce crowds and always practice social distancing. Use your eyes to inspect items, not your hands. Discard gloves, wipes and masks in the trash; and, please remember, to thank your grocery heroes serving you. Let’s work together to ensure the safest shopping experience for all New Jersey residents.” Social Distancing Working According to New Jersey statistics, the practice of social distancing is helping curb the spread of the infection. On the downside, New York is the only state with more cases right now. The state’s figures show that about half of its ventilators are being used. It also shows that six hospitals are completely full right now. On the upside, hundreds of patients with the coronavirus have been discharged from hospitals. About 56 percent of people who are being tested are coming back as negative. Murphy said he was optimistic that the state’s climb upward in cases will start to level out soon, and then go down. When specifically this could happen is unknown.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE No Charge For Medicaid Through April 30 At Urgent Care NOW By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Urgent Care NOW has expanded options for patients during this uncertain time, allowing Medicaid customers to come without charge through April 30. “We are offering our services to Medicaid patients at no charge to them,” reported a statement from Urgent Care NOW. “We want to ensure that everyone in our community has access to healthcare when they need it, especially now more than ever. “Under the guidelines of our state-funded health plans, urgent care center visits are not covered. The state directive is for patients to go to the emergency room for any medical services outside of the scope of their family doctor or when they can’t get an appointment/after hours, etc. We understand that a lot of our neighbors and friends utilize these insurances and being part of the healthcare safety net in the community, we know that we need to help where we can. Opening up access to Medicaid recipients provides both quick and convenient health care services to those who need it and relieves the overburdening of our local hospitals, as well.” This is in addition to telemedicine screenings that have begun. Virtual Visits can be used for these simple medical issues: • Return to work checks • Screening for cough and fever
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Food Retailers Vital To COVID-19 Survival
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Township residents are counting on food retailers to urge customers and staff to adhere to all Covid-19 social distancing measures. Food retailers are one of the critical lifeline’s residents are depending on to help get them through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other businesses and retailers, they’ve had their challenges when it comes to ensuring their staff and customers are adhering to the social distancing measures. Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little said “now is the time for food retail owners and managers to be persistent by making sure customers and employees follow all the mand ated social distancing measures when in operation and servicing customers.” Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We k now people want to get in and out as quickly as possible but people need to be patient and remember we are all in this together despite our varying needs.” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “we couldn’t be any more pleased that many food retailers have opened their stores early to accommodate our sen ior popu lat ion a nd when social distancing is properly implemented, it can be an important strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Vicari serves as chair man of Senior Ser vices and County Operations. Grocery Stores and Specialty Food Stores Executive Order No. 107 designated grocery stores and other stores that sell food goods as essential. The supply chain for these stores has not been disr upted and these stores are permitted to operate during their normal operating hours. These stores should continue to follow social distancing and hygiene best practices. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is pleased so many food retailers are working hard to service thei r com mu n it ies by st ayi ng open but we want to remind employees and customers it’s imperative not to compromise their health while working or shopping for food and supplies,” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Office said. He added, “once again, we need ever ybody to par ticipate in practicing safe distancing measures; just some of us following the rules won’t work. We need all the people that must be out buying provisions to think about their safety and the people around you and let’s try to mitigate the spread of the
COVID-19 virus together.” Regenye went on to recommend the following social distancing measures for food retailers: Consider reserving certain hours for sen ior cit i zens a nd ot her h ig h-r isk populations. Not permit staff who have symptoms consistent with COVID -19 (such as fever or a cough) to come to work. Train employees on ideal hygiene practices, including proper hand washing. Increase f requency of cleaning and sanitizing per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection guidance of all hard surfaces, including tables and counter tops that are being utilized by employees and patrons, as well as restrooms. Consider installing sanitizing stations for customers and st aff th roughout the store. Assist customers in keeping at least six feet of space between individuals or family groups while shopping and waiting in line. Eliminate foods put on display and sample foods and reduce self-service food stations. Consider posting signage to encourage customers to remain six feet apart and to promote proper hygiene. Individuals should not enter a retail facility if they have symptoms consistent with COVID19 (such as fever or a cough), have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or are undergoing treatment. Regenye added the reminder that social distancing is a measure that can really slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the opportunities for exposure. Health officials are confident that social distancing works. Without a vaccine for coronavirus, social distancing is still the best method to keep people from spreading the virus to others. For more information on COVID-19 social distancing measures, visit www. ochd.org. OCH D ha s also set up a hotline number for residents and clinicians questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411 or call the NJDOH hotline available around the clock for questions at 1-800-222-1222 or dial 2-1-1. Additional information can be found at: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at .cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/summary.html or New Jersey Department of Health website at: . s t a t e . n j.u s / h e a l t h /c d /t o p i c s / n c o v. shtml
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“We certainly are seeing more positive cases due to the increase in testing being done. Health officials expected that,” Lippai said. A county press release on April 9 stated that 1,513 Ocean County residents had been tested just at that site since it opened on March 30. It is unknown how many tested positive. Since these numbers are constantly changing, the best thing to do is to direct readers to websites that update daily. Locally, OCHD.org shows counts for each town in Ocean County. A website that lists counts for the state is here: nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard. shtml At press time, it showed six hospitals that were full, all of them are out of this area. One interesting thing about the state’s website is that it shows how many people test negative for COVID-19 as well. As of press time, approximately 56 percent tested negative. However, it is unclear how many of these were false negatives, which health officials said has been happening. The country statistics are listed here: cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-inus.html. It shows how prevalent it is in each state and U.S. territory. “You can’t rely on just the laboratory-confirmed cases,” said Marc-Alain Widdowson in an interview with The Washington Post. He is an epidemiologist who left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year and now serves as director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp in Belgium. “You’re never going to apply the test on everybody who is ill and everybody who dies. So without doubt - it’s a truism - the number of deaths are underestimated globally because you don’t apply the test.” The Post article noted that people who die of undiagnosed respiratory illness in hospice or in nursing homes might not be part of that count, for example. Nature.com has been following the disease and said researchers are using the daily death rates to determine if the disease is on the rise or slowing down in a particular area. In some countries that got hit before ours, Italy for example, the daily death rates are in decline. This suggests that the country is recovering. One of the difficulties in tracking COVID-19 is that sometimes people have little or no symptoms and can still infect others. Therefore, some studies suggest that the number of actual cases is artificially low. How To Get Tested Currently, the parking lot of Ocean County College in Toms River has been used as a drive-through testing center for the coronavirus. However, there are some things you need to know before you go. The site used to be Monday through Friday. However, it is now just Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is a good thing. “We are meeting the testing needs of our residents and will reduce the number of test days to three at the college,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “Should the need exist we will open up to five days again. “Because of the limited number of tests we have, it still remains imperative that people follow the requirements to be tested at the college,” he said. “We do not want anyone to show up at this testing site without following the requirements
we have put in place. We are not going to do any health screenings at the site. It is just for testing for the virus.” In other words, you can’t just drive there if you feel like you might have symptoms. You must get a doctor’s prescription to use the service. If you are showing signs of the virus, or have been exposed to someone with the virus, you should contact your doctor immediately to see if you need to be tested. “Ocean County has again been able to secure additional tests for Ocean County residents allowing us to continue the testing,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “I extend the appreciation of the Board of Freeholders to the hospitals, the Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County College, and our Office of Emergency Management that have helped run this test site. The testing has gone very smoothly and all the agencies working there have gone above and beyond to make sure those giving the tests are safe and the public receiving the rests are also protected.” The site will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily and will run weather permitting. The site will operate as long as coronavirus tests continue to be available. Officials urge that you must be registered and have a doctor’s prescription for the test before you go. It is for Ocean County residents only. What you need to do: You cannot get the test unless you are showing symptoms. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. Get a prescription from your doctor. Some medical offices are prescribing remotely (see below). Register for a test. To register for the coronavirus test visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org and follow the online directions. Assemble your necessary paperwork: prescription, proof of residency/identification, registration Drive to OCC and enter through the Hooper Avenue entrance. You stay in your vehicle while hospital medical personnel perform a nasal swab. Wait three-five days for results. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference.com/patients/ and Ocean County Health Department and residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said. “Learning whether you have coronavirus is just the first step,” Regenye said. “We want you to have the proper follow up care also.” Ocean County has entered into a contract with BioReference Laboratories for the first 1,000 coronavirus test kits to be used at the site. The county’s contract is independent of the state’s contract with the company. “With the help and guidance of Congressman Smith we will also be assisted by Quest Diagnostics for some supplemental testing kits,” Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said. “Congressman Smith has been making every effort to get us what we need at this site. We are grateful for his help.” “This testing site for Ocean County residents is the result of the combined efforts of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management under the direction of Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, the Ocean (Total - See Page 19)
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Skullcap Root Holds Promise For Immunity And Sleep By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Now is a good time to share what I know about a plant called Scutellaria baicalensis which is available worldwide in a wide variety of supplements, tinctures and teas. The common name is Chinese Skullcap or Baikal Skullcap. You may not have heard of it until today, however, this plant has grown on the Earth for eons, and it has well-documented medicinal actions on the body. It’s a potent antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent. Some of the compounds induce sleep. It’s like a nightcap for your skull. That’s an interesting side effect because it provides neuroprotective effects while you sleep, which is the same time that your immune system renews itself. Mother Nature makes no mistakes. Before I share information about this herb, I need to make one important distinction. There is an herb called American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) and I am not discussing that one. Today, I am discussing Scutellaria baicalensis. This distinction is important because some of you are holding dietary supplements in your hand and reading the labels on them. So I want you to know which version I’m referring to here. In 2019, extracts of Chinese Skullcap were studied in both rodents and test tubes. It was shown to fight Influenza virus A, which causes an upper respiratory illness. One of the root extracts called “baicalin” was extracted from Chinese Skullcap and evaluated. The researchers concluded that it could inhibit H1N1 (swine flu pandemic) and H3N2 influenza viruses, at least in cell cultures. This skullcap plant is gorgeous, and withstands very harsh climates. Thousands of years ago, doctors used various parts of the plant to heal people, without fully understanding the chemistry. Thanks to modern science, we now
how to extract the major biologically active constituents and study them in a lab, and on people. There are more than these, but I want you to be able to look up three important active constituents in Skullcap: Baicalin, wogonoside and baicalein wogonin. Wogonin was studied and found to help osteoarthritis by suppressing a cytokine, IL-1B. In China, the herb is known as Huang-Qin and used for many ailments including diarrhea, hypertension, anxiety, insomnia, cancer, heart disease, and respiratory infections. It’s also a strong antioxidant so it can help neutralize free radicals. In an article just published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences, Skullcap was listed because it is part of a bigger formula found to be helpful with SARS-CoV-2 (also abbreviated as COVID-19). There is some evidence about its impact on lung health, allergies, bronchitis and influenza. It also has shown promise for multiple myeloma, asthma and heart disease. Excessive amounts may harm the liver. This herb is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing. Do not take or consume any new drug or natural medicine without your physician (practitioner) knowing and advising you. Finally, Skullcap may slightly reduce blood sugar, and this effect may be enhanced if you take medications. Finally, there is a difference between American Skullcap and Chinese Skullcap. These are two different species with very different actions on the body. They are not interchangeable. The article that I’ve written today and the research I have cited is only about Chinese Skullcap. If you’d like more information about immune system benefits that herbs can offer, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I will send you a longer version of this article.
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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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The Arc Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals
LAKEWOOD - The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is now hiring Direct Support Professional positions to provide services throughout Ocean County to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Staff working in these positions are essential healthcare workers who have the critical role in safeguarding our community.
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter continues to provide direct care during the COVID-19 crisis to 184 residents among twenty-two group homes, forty-three supervised apartments and eight supportive living apartments. Housing options are based on the individuals’ needs and desires with the goal to live a full and productive life in the
community. The role of a Direct Support Professional is to help individuals with disabilities by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with acts of daily living and teaching them life skills. Employees of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter receive higher than industry
wages, a comprehensive paid time off, a competitive benefits package and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about our current job openings please call Human Resources at 732363-3335 or email HRgroup@arcocean. org or visit our website at arcocean.org/ employment/.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jewish Federation Donates To Hospitals, Nonprofits By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – With the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic that is hitting our area hard, the Jewish Federation of Ocean County made donations to local hospitals and nonprofit organizations. The four hospitals in Ocean County were given pizza in advance of Passover. Additionally, local synagogues are continuing this program by adopting hospitals for more “thank you” efforts after the holiday. “On behalf of the entire Jewish community, we are so appreciative for all that our nurses, doctors, and health care workers are doing to keep us safe,” said Shelly Newman, Co-Chair of the Federation’s Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Board of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County approved the following grants to organizations that serve the most vulnerable in the community. The most local one is a $2,500 grant awarded to Fulfill, formerly known as the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Those who need food assis-
tance at this time should contact a local foodbank: fulfillnj.org “During crises, people tend to limit their scope and only think about what is going on in their backyard. Yet, the coronavirus does not discriminate, and elderly and vulnerable populations are especially hard hit around the world. The Jewish community embodies the maxim that each Jew is responsible for one another,” Friedman said. Therefore, two grants of $2,500 grants each are being sent to two of the premier social ser vice organizations in the Jewish world, who help poor and vulnerable Jews in Israel and elsewhere internationally: the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Th rough philanthropy, encouraging meaningful connections, and convening our community, the Jewish Federation committed to addressing critical needs and caring for the most vulnerable in our midst. We thank those members of the Jewish community who have helped make this possible. For more information, visit jewishoceancounty.org.
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LAKEWOOD – In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, the Lakewood Fire Department asks that if you should have the need for a response to inform the 911 dispatcher if you or anyone you are in care of is feeling ill.
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Continued From Page 12 County Health Department, Ocean County College, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health,” said Vicari. “The drive thru testing site will help with our large senior population and those residents who have been advised to be tested for the coronavirus.” “Currently, testing is a prerequisite for certain medicines including remdesivir and the sooner people can get tests and results the more options they will have for treatment,” said Rep. Smith, who represents several towns in northern Ocean County. “Repeating the words of our Governor, this site is not for the ‘worried well,’” Vicari said. “We will be adhering to the strict requirements for getting a test at this site,” said Sheriff Mastronardy. “If you haven’t registered and if you don’t have a doctor’s prescription we cannot provide you with a test. I cannot stress this enough.” The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department is providing security and traffic control at the site and the staff from four area hospitals and the health department will be administering the test at the drive thru. “We are doing everything we can to have safeguards in place to protect the nurses and medical personnel on site and the public coming to be tested,” Mastronardy said. “We strongly urge the public to adhere to the requirements we have established.” Health experts say individuals not experiencing any signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness are discouraged from being tested as it diverts resources away from those who need it most,
floods the laboratory with specimens unlikely to test positive and provides individuals with a false sense of security when the results come back negative. For more information, visit ochd.org and co. ocean.nj.us and look for the heading for coronavirus updates, or call the Ocean County Health Department hotline at 732-341-9700, ext. 7411. How To Get A Prescription Regenye said that any practitioner (including nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, medical doctor, physician assistant etc.) who has “prescriptive” privileges in New Jersey can write a script for COVID testing, it does not necessarily have to be a physician. Additionally, many physicians have processes in place so that patients don’t need to come in. “Many health care providers are now doing telemedicine and are offering this service remotely and in the spirit of social distancing,” Regenye said. “Please do not unnecessarily expose healthcare workers or others in an attempt to obtain a physician’s order. Please use telemedicine when appropriate during this challenging time.” The hospitals assisting in staffing the testing site - both Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System – who are helping staff the test site – also have telemedicine that can provide prescriptions. They can be accessed here: Hackensack Meridian Health (Ocean Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center) hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/ RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System (Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus) RWJBHtelemed.org Use code RWJBH15
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All too often, families rely on takeout or fast food. But what is a parent to do when that option isn’t feasible? I find that the modern pressure cooker can provide a perfect solution. Unlike the pressure cookers of old, that hissed and rumbled threateningly on the stovetop, today’s electric ones are models of convenience, ease and safety. Just plug in the appliance, add your prepped ingredients, seal the lid securely and set the timer. In minutes, rather than hours, you have a delicious, satisfying one-pot meal ready to dish up. A perfect example of just such a family-friendly supper is the following for reisfleisch. When I was growing up in Austria, this slowly simmered casserole of rice and meat (the name literally means “rice-meat”) was one of my favorite dishes that my mother and grandmother served to me and my siblings. It was a delicious, economical way to feed a family generously. The recipe adapts well to a pressure cooker. I’ve found a way not only to cook it much more quickly using an electric pressure cooker, but also make it healthier with brown rice, lower-fat meats and extra vegetables. Cutting up all the easy-to-find ingredients and then briefly sauteing inside the pressure cooker as it heats up will only take you not much more than about 20 minutes of active work. Then, you can seal on the lid, set the timer and leave the pressure cooker alone to do the rest, before letting the pressure release on its own. In less than an hour before you started, dinner is ready to serve. Better still, my recipe addresses another concern among home cooks today: serving healthy food. With its lean meats, generous vegetables and brown rice, this flavorful dish derives less than 12% of its calories from fat. And it’s incredibly satisfying, with the chewiness of the brown rice and the robust but not overwhelming spiciness helping everyone slow down and savor each mouthful. HEALTHY REISFLEISCH WITH BEEF AND TURKEY KIELBASA Serves 8 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced organic red bell pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced celery 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced carrot 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (500 mL) long-grain brown rice 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) organic, low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 pound (500 g) smoked turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch (12-mm) slices 1 pound (500 g) lean beef steak, such as top sirloin, well trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) frozen peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for serving Set the pressure cooker timer to 10 minutes and preheat for 5 minutes. In the pressure cooker pot, melt the butter and cook until it starts to turn a light nut-brown color. Immediately add the bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables turn glossy and begin to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the rice, broth, lemon juice, sausage, beef, paprika, red pepper flakes to taste (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and seal the steam vent. Reset the timer to 15 minutes. When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, open the steam vent to release any remaining pressure. Uncover the pressure cooker, add the frozen peas, and fluff the rice lightly with a fork to distribute the peas through the rice. Re-secure the pressure cooker lid and leave for 5 minutes to allow the peas to heat through. Release the pressure valve and remove the lid. Scoop the reisfleisch into bowls or onto serving plates and garnish with the parsley.
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