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April 18, 2020
Jackson To See 1.95% Tax Increase
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - The Township Council recently approved the introduction of a $47.5 million general fund budget that will raise taxes on the average home by $21. The spending plan which the council unanimously approved calls for a tax levy increase of 1.95%.
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─Photo courtesy Jackson Township First Aid Squad The EMS will now offer 24-hour service without charging residents. By Bob Vosseller Each member of the v id i n g s e r v ic e fo r 2015 the squad began JACKSON – During all areas of the large billing patients which squad has received the ongoing COVID-19 township on a 24-hour, allowed the organiza- extensive training becrisis, township resi- seven-day basis. tion resume full-time yond t he m i n i mu m dents can take solace The squad was es- operations. amount of training rethat First Aid Squad tablished back in 1953 Currently the fi rst aid quired by law. Funding service is provided 24 as the Jackson Town- squad has 68 volun- for t raining and its hours a day. ship First Aid Squad, teers and the only paid, members is designated Service by the squad a volu nteer st af fed full-time employee is by the squad which based at 38 East Veter- emergency medical the squad’s chief, Al is also reviewed and ans Highway resumed services agency. Couceiro. There are supported by a medical full time for the entire Members of the squad plans for the hiring of director. township last month provided 911 ambu- 25 part-time, per diem Daytime service is and the squad is doing la nce ser v ice f rom employees according covered w it h t h ree well. the hours of 6 p.m. to to Township Business trucks which resemAfter nearly 30 years, 5 a.m. according to Administrator Terence ble s t he syst e m of the squad began pro- township officials. In Wall. (Squad - See Page 2)
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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 arou nd 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 peo-
ple had the virus but weren’t sick enough to get tested. In the beginning, residents reported not being allowed to get tested w it hout u nderly i ng health issues. The cases posted are just conf ir med cases, said Brian Lippai, s p oke s m a n for t he 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 g u ideli nes becau se most health care ex-
perts believe that even these moderately effective interventions to reduce 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 Cou nt y Col lege i n Toms River, the numbers are naturally going (Total - See Page 18)
$2.1 Million Increase The proposed budget includes $33.6 million to be raised by property taxes. Residential and commercial property owners in Jackson will pay a total of $645,086 more in municipal taxes to support the operation of the township in 2020 than they did last year. This year’s municipal tax rate is projected to be 49.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home is assessed at $328,520 and the owner of that home will pay about $1,617 in municipal taxes. This is an increase of $21.02 this year. A public hearing on the budget plan has been scheduled for April 28. Business Administrator Terence Wall said the township is “ahead of the curve on the 2020 budget, especially in light of the global pandemic.” Wall said during a recent council meeting that last year’s budget expenditures that were expected to be $44.7 million actually came in lower at $42.6 million. He also noted that township revenues exceeded expectations by nearly $1.7 million. Wall said this was due in part to increased interest on investments and deposits, fees and permits, and housing fees. The spending plan’s introduction was unanimously approved by Council President Barry Calogero, Vice President Alex Sauick ie, Cou ncilman A nd rew Ker n, Councilman Martin Flemming and Councilman Ken Bressi. In 2019, the council adopted a $44.79 million budget that was supported by the collection of $33 million in taxes from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners. The governing body used $3.7 million from its surplus fund (savings) as revenue in the budget. (Budget - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 Quality Medical Transport, the squad’s prior emergency medical services provider. That fi rm was a private third-party contractor. Council President Barry Calogero is more than pleased with the resumption of 24/7 service by the Jackson Township First Aid Squad. “After 29 years of outsourcing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) I am proud to report that The Jackson First Aid Squad (Jackson EMS) will once again be providing 24/7 service coverage for the entire community.” “The squad will have fi rst responders and supervisors during the same coverage time which will allow for the expansion of their crews to respond to non-urgent calls and to check on the welfare of citizens,” he said. Calogero added, “this service will be an enhancement over current coverage. Jackson EMS ambulances will be better equipped, technicians better trained, will provide additional services like epinephrine (epi pens), and all at a lower cost to the residents of Jackson.” “Unlike the previous provider, residents will pay whatever their insurance covers and will no longer be harassed by rude bill collectors, and more importantly will be provided better service by a hometown group of professionals,” the council pres-
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The 2019 municipal tax rate was 48.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The average home was assessed at $327,707 and the owner of that home paid about $1,593 in municipal taxes. This year, the $44.85 million budget the council has introduced will be supported by the collection of $33.6 million in taxes from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners. Around $4.8 million from the surplus fund will be used as revenue in the spending plan. The amount of property taxes an individual pays is determined by the assessed value of their home and/or property and the tax rate that is set by each taxing entity. Wall told the council members that at the end of 2019, the township came in under budget by more than $2.8 million. He said the administration would continue to work hard to try and come in under budget in 2020. According to the PowerPoint presentation prepared by Wall, and involved
ident said. Council Vice President Alex Sauickie said, “most of the full-time paramedics and volunteers were raised here or currently live here in Jackson. They have families here and a sense of pride in this community and I have no doubt they will provide the best care to the residents of Jackson Township.” “Chief Al Couceiro did a great job preparing for this day. He not only hired these great first responders but reached out to the community, including our senior residential communities, and worked to regularly locate ambulances and crews at locations close to those communities, saving critical minutes when responding,” Sauickie said. Councilman Andy Kern said “I am very thankful for all of the very dedicated volunteers that have worked so hard to make this day a reality. These officers have our full support and Council will work hard to ensure that they have everything they need to provide our residents with the high level of service they deserve. “Once the paid staff are acclimated to covering the daytime needs of our residents, I look forward to seeing many more residents be able to step up and volunteer during these new hours,” Kern said. The squad will also be part of a mutual aid system with surrounding agencies and there will be opportunities for residents to volunteer beyond the hours of 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. to volunteer during daytime hours. the work of Chief Financial Off icer Sharon Pinkava and Asst. Treasurer Patricia Schwark, 2019 revenue figures showed the township’s miscellaneous revenue exceeded the budget totals by $973,538.42 due to interest on investments and deposits, an increase in fees and permits an increase in Housing Fees. Unanticipated revenue was $720,870.89 and due to off duty surcharge, rental registration and tower rental fees. Municipal taxes are one item on a property owner’s tax bill, which also includes Jackson School District taxes and Ocean County taxes. A look at the entire estimated property tax bill for a Jackson resident includes: $96,572,578.90 for the local school district, $33,646,396.96 represents the municipal purpose tax while the county purpose tax is $32,536,196.20. The Fire District (total levies) represents $6,976,723.96 while municipal open space is $1,366,659.05. For more details concerning the township’s budget visit jacksontwpnj.net/documents/announcements/2020/2020budgetpres.pdf
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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.
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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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Stay Calm, Stay Safe, Stay Home!
By Mayor Michael Reina During this unprecedented time, the Nation and the State are taking measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this pandemic. As Mayor, I want to assure you with confidence - that Jackson Township is also doing its part to keep its residents safe. We adhere to all necessary precautions for both our staff and the public. Your continued support is greatly appreciated for the dedicated men and women who serve the public. We are here for you. Since March 13, when it was announced that Ocean County had its first confirmed case of this disease, the Township began implementing changes to protect both its residents and employees starting with what is believed to be the most vulnerable - the senior population. Thus, all activities at the Jackson Senior Center were canceled since this date and will remain closed until deemed safe to reopen. The Senior Buses are still running, however, only to provide those without transportation a means of getting groceries and necessities. The Center staff is also making regular wellness checks and providing assistance via telephone. Immediately following, and in keeping with CDC Recommendations including Social Distancing guidelines, the Township conducted business in a different manner. • All Municipal Offices were closed to the public, keeping the offices open to certain employees who are available to assist you via telephone or email. • Increased disinfecting, including misting equipment, began at all parks, playgrounds, and township buildings, focusing on ‘touch points’. • Various public and internal meetings have been moved or migrated to Zoom Conference Call technology. • All indoor housing inspections are temporarily suspended and applications are now being submitted via email or a drop box supplied at the appropriate location. From the
Desk of the Mayor Michael Reina Over the past 3 weeks, the number of those infected has increased substantially. Strict measures in place include, • The Township has implemented modified schedules in various departments • 1 worker per vehicle to enhance safety • Closed all playgrounds and active recreation, such as Tennis and Basketball Courts. Virtual Government: In order to speed online services now and in the future we are pleased to announce the implementation of GovPilot technology throughout all relevant departments. In the next few weeks, you will experience the ability to work more virtually with Jackson Township. Enhanced payment systems including credit card processing are in development as well as updated website technology. The start date is anticipated to be May 1 with certain elements available next week. Check the website as it evolves at jacksontwpnj.net Additional safety measures beyond mandates are also in effect. All employees, upon arriving to work, are temperature scanned before allowing access to the building. This extra step helps ensure the employees safety while providing needed services in the most efficient manner possible considering the circumstances. To work for the greater good, we are working on the ability to host a blood drive through the American Red Cross at this crucial time of need and will update you as soon as possible. Your police, fire and first aid stand ready at the front line on a 24/7 basis. I thank them for going into harm’s way for all of us. I thank all of our dedicated employees for going above and beyond the call during this pandemic to ensure that Jackson remains the best place to live, work and raise a family. Jackson residents are a family of caring people who look out for others and working together, we will endure. Stay Calm. Stay Safe. Stay Home!
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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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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 mandated social distancing measures when in operation and servicing customers.” Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We know 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 senior population and when social distancing is properly implemented, it can be an important strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Vicari serves as chairman of Senior Services 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 disrupted 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 their communities by staying 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 everybody to participate 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 senior citizens and other high-risk 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 frequency 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 staff throughout 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. OCHD has 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 1-800222-1222 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: .state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
BlueClaws Close First Energy Park And Pospone Events LAKEWOOD – The health, safety, and well-being of fans and staff is always a priority. With that in mind, BlueClaws staff will work remotely and FirstEnergy Park is closed to the public. The staff will be available via phone (at the same 732-901-7000 number) and email, just as if they were in the office. Upcoming Non-Baseball Events: National Anthem Tryouts scheduled for April 1 are now online only. The Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Opening Night First Pitch Sweepstakes is still open for entries through April 5, though the prize redemption will be determined at a later date. The Jersey Shore Wine Festival, scheduled
for April 25, has been postponed to October 3. Additional Questions: How can I pick-up my ticket package tickets? If you did not pick up your ticket package tickets on Saturday, you will be able to do so when the office re-opens. Is the Claws Cove open? The Claws Cove will be closed. However, fans can shop online 24 hours a day at BlueClaws.com/Shop. Orders will be processed as soon as possible. When will the 2020 season begin? We are in constant communication with Minor League Baseball, the South Atlantic League, state and local authorities and are preparing to play the season when all parties agree it is safe to do so.
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uals can drop off items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donated items should be marked for “Meals on W heels.” T he Meals on Wheels van will also will be located at Lester Glenn Hyundai / Chevrolet located at 386 Route 37, Toms River, for donations for seniors. Items can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, in the van at that site. “Lester Glenn Auto Group has been a part of the community for over 60 years and it’s an honor to be a part of the ‘Helping the Seniors Program,’” Kraushaar said. Residents who are donating items should practice social distancing when dropping items off. “I would suggest to our residents that would like to donate that if you pick up some extra items at the food store, drop by one of the designated car dealerships with the donation after you have finished your shopping,” Vicari said. “I do not want anyone to leave their homes just to drop off a donation. “While we have to do things differently, we can still help those who are in need,” Vicari said. James G. Sigurdson, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Ocean County, said they are delivering meals daily to more than 1,000 seniors living in Ocean County. “This is so important for these seniors to get these meals and a few moments of social contact with someone,” Sigurdson said. “Our drivers are letting us know our seniors are in need of basic household items. “I appreciate Freeholder Vicari, the Board of Freeholders, the car dealerships, the Off ice of Senior Ser vices for quickly stepping up to help out,” he said. “There is a spirit of generosity that is alive in Ocean County and I appreciate the assistance and help,” Sigurdson said. If anyone would like to make a direct donation of these items to Meals on Wheels they can contact Sigurdson at 609-978-6869, Ext. 6204 or the Ocean County Off ice of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •
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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.
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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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Apparently, any issue is ripe for scammers to try to take advantage of people. In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, police departments are warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood. These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance” door-to-door.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor: New Rules About Going Out By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Mur phy said that the social distancing measu res appear to be working and the time is now to increase safety precautions to continue to save lives. The following r ules went into effect at 8 p.m. on April 10: • Ever yone 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. A n employee can’t ask for medical verif ication. • 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 r ules, putting them on the front line. They can deny entr y to a person if they do not follow the r ules. The employee can’t deny entr y if the customer needs medical supplies or food. The business could provide an alter nate method to keep the person outside and still get them the needed items. Additionally, the stores would be required to do extra sanitizing throughout t he d ay, put up sig nage, pla ce physical bar riers between customers a nd ca sh ie r s , prov ide c ont a ct-f re e p ay m e nt o p t io n s , a n d m a ny ot h e r 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 dist anci ng is MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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Continued From Page 1 up. The simple reason: More people are getting tested. “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/coronavir us/2019-ncov/cas-
es-updates/cases-in-us.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 diff iculties 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 (Totals - See Page 19)
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Continued From Page 18 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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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 County Healt h De pa r t ment, Ocea n Cou nt y 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.”
The Jackson Times, April 18, 2020, Page 19 “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 732341-9700, 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 staffi ng 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 (Commu nit y Medical Center, Mon mouth Medical Center Southern Campus) RWJBHtelemed.org Use code RWJBH15
wolfgang puck’s kitchen Handy Appliance Eases Pressure Of Cooking Dinner By Wolfgang Puck 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 sa sage, 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 cu 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 nutbrown 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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