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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The first issue of The Manchester Times was black and white and featured a collection of news and upcoming events that were important in 1995. There was a story about the construc-
tion of a proposed bank on Route 70. Another story detailed what the town’s recreation department had in store for residents. The Manchester Board of Education appointed a new member, and Lakehurst Elementary School students had a historical program.
A lot has changed since then. But not everything. People still care about what’s going to be built on Route 70, for example. Board members come and go. There’s always something going on (25 Years - See Page 8)
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−Photos courtesy Manchester Schools Buildings & grounds staff deliver cereal to Food Bank during shutdown.
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. (Totals - See Page 9)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Various clubs of the Township School District showed a full serving of their generosity just prior to the shutdown of district’s schools and it was clearly more than a spoonful. Members of the district’s Interact, Impact and Junior Impact clubs completed their annual cereal drive recently but unfortunately, this cereal remained locked down before it could be delivered to “Fulfill” (formerly The People’s
Pantry) a food pantry which serves the people of Ocean County. Joe Gawlik, one of the teacher advisors for the drive, said “Under the guiding hand of club sponsor, the Lakehurst/ Manchester Rotar y Club, students, teachers and support staff from all six of our schools collected cereal for a month.” Gawlik added, “with satellite collection sites at Crossroads Realty and the Oliverie Funeral home, that added up to a lot (School - See Page 4)
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Lakehurst Officials Look At Extension To Budget Introduction
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough Mayor Harry Robbins and members of Council discussed the borough’s delayed budget introduction and will be looking into the state’s extension for municipalities presenting their budgets. That subject was broached during the council’s last meeting which was conducted through a Google Conference call due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has caused municipalities to conduct their meetings in different ways. Robbins said no budget meetings have occurred to allow for the preparation of this year’s spending plan. The council did move to vote for the payment of bills as a state of emergency. “I understand the state gave us an extension until later for our municipal budget. We’re obviously not having any budget meetings. I think we should extend that,” Councilman James Davis said. The mayor said, “we need to reach out to the state (Budget - See Page 4)
Manchester Township Department of Public Works employee George DePremio is seen loading a van with donated cereal from the school district at Manchester High School.
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and get the facts.” Councilman Robert McCarthy commended the borough’s emergency service responders, fi rst aid, Office of Emergency Management, fi refighters and police for doing “an amazing job they reacted very quickly complying with the CDC guys and on anything put forward by you Mr. Mayor and any other recommendations put forward to ensure the safety of our fi rst responders.” McCarthy commended the fi re department on the Center Street fi re saving the structure. They did a fi ne job on that.” The councilman was referencing a fi re that erupted around 2:50 a.m. on March 24 that destroyed a two-story home on Center Street. Lakehurst Fire Chief Ken Sloan reported shortly afterward that everyone had gotten out safely. Mayor Robbins also commended all emergency response units, the police and fi re units and the OEM. “Our fi re company did a bang-up job with that structural fi re we had.” Councilman McCarthy added that the fi re company took advantage of a program in Stafford Township in the form of a “free emergency services vehicle decontamination. They had all the fi re apparatus down there getting decontaminated. A site is being put up in Berkeley also so I would recommend that to the First Aid also if they feel they need a unit decontaminated.”
added. While the public was invited to call in for the conference meeting, no one spoke up regarding any point of business of the borough during the meeting. Council President Steven Oglesby reminded all residents to maintain social distancing as outlined by the state guidelines of the governor. “The countries that have been fairly successful in fighting this seem to be really adhering to the social distancing that seems to be the number one thing that
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Continued From Page 1 of cereal for those in need. “With there being no end to the shutdown, I went straight to the top for help,” Gawlik said. He called Supervisor of Building and Grounds Chris Brown. Brown responded to Gawlik saying “I am sure we can arrange something; it is defi nitely needed now more than ever.” Gawlik knew “our district support staff superheroes would solve my problem. The logistics were set and a plan put in motion. With the entire staff at home, Chris located the cereal from locations in the high school and packed every cubic inch of a van.”
we can do that is within our power to help slow this thing down so I’d just encourage every one to follow these rules. They are more of an inconvenience than a sacrifice at this point,” Oglesby added. “Well that is our first meeting like this. I have a feeling we may be doing another one like this in a couple of weeks. Everyone stay safe,” Mayor Robbins said closing out the session. The meeting began with a moment of silence for all those who have died as a result of the coronavirus.
After completing his cereal hunt, he handed off the van to his right-hand man, George DePremio, who, along with his wife Karen, met Nancy Wehrle and Gawlik at the pantry. It was at that point that their huge donation was unloaded. “The great news is that just over 1,300 pounds of cereal was collected and donated with the help of our fellow man,” Gawlik. “As teachers we constantly lean on our support staff for all kinds of help. From secretaries, electricians, custodians, IT folks, and bus drivers we are always greeted with a smile and a helping hand. These folks are indeed the superheroes of the district. Thank you and be safe,” Gawlik said.
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“The police department made a pretty prominent arrest on one person that was wanted and was speeding through town. Everyone is following all the guidelines and staying safe but still getting the job done,” McCarthy said. McCarthy moved on to the subject of the borough’s school system. “The Board of Education did have a meeting the day the school building to the public and to the staff. What I took from the agenda is that they are continuing to distribute meals and all kindergarten and pre-K registration has been postponed.” “They will be distributing meals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria parking lot. They did have a hand full of resignations and retirements and bill payments of $352,000,” McCarthy said. Councilman Brian Dimeo said that while he had previously had a meeting with the Youth and Recreation committees “the discussion was anything was going to be postponed and now pending the outcoming of this there will be a discussion what our next steps will be but everything has been cancelled.” Mayor Robbins said, “one thing I’d like to say to the public even though they are not with us this evening is that the public really needs to keep their distance from our public works workers they are running out to the trucks with their garbage and trying to help them out but in reality they are putting themselves and our workers at risk.” “Quite honestly if we lose our workers, the garbage will just pile up,” the mayor
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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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Continued From Page 1 in the schools. I’ve sat in a bagel shop with my family and watched a copy of The Manchester Times go through many hands. It takes a long time for a child to even eat a bagel, and in that hour I saw our paper go through several different customers. It showed just how important it is for us to continue doing what we do best, no matter what challenges await. In 1995, the internet was nothing more than a curiosity for most people. Few could have predicted that it would become the juggernaut it now is. Like every other industry, journalism had to adapt or get bowled over by it. That’s why we grew, so that in an instant, you can know if traffic is going to be snarled by a crash. You can see multiple pictures – and even video – from events. You can share a story with your friends from your living room, something you couldn’t do with a hard copy. In turn, we can now reach far more people, much faster than ever. A quarter of a century is something to celebrate. But it’s hard to celebrate something when there’s bad news all around. Right now, everywhere you look, there’s COVID-19 coverage. It’s seeped into every aspect of
our daily lives and it’s hard to imagine life without it. When I brought home groceries recently, my wife wiped down every package before putting it in the fridge. Everything had to be sanitized before it became part of our house. It’s going to be another Superstorm Sandy. For the next few years, people will ask each other how they got through it. This is another challenge. Another time for us as a community to be smart and kind to others, like we did during Sandy. One week, hopefully sooner rather than later, the front page of this paper won’t have a single story about coronavirus. Hopefully, it will be something we will have learned from. As every flu season comes, we’ll think about it again. Then we’ll be back covering township events, fun and interesting school programs, elections and the usual important things you expect to see from your local paper. This newspaper will continue to write stories about proposed businesses and will continue to document what commercial properties are coming or going. It will inform you about what recreational events are available for you and your family. And it will still be the newspaper that you can depend on to provide everything you need. Here’s to another 25 years.
PTA Looking For Volunteers For 2020-2021
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Volunteers are needed for the upcoming school year with the Manchester PTA. “School locations available for support are Whiting, Manchester and Jackson,” a release stated. “If you have any time available and are interested in learning more about the organization and the work it provides to Manchester Township please contact Heather Cramer at Nominations@ manchesterpta.org.” There are spots open for committee posi-
tions or simply volunteers. The organization oversees the entire Manchester Township School District, not individual schools, according to a release from them. It serves three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a special education school. Their goal is to “bring quality curriculum content, programs and social events to all the students enrolled in Manchester Schools - from pre-K to 12th grade and local community members.” There are more than 3,000 students being served in this way.
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Continued From Page 1 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 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. “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
The Manchester Times, April 18, 2020, Page 9 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-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.”
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WHITING – The members of Meadows of Lake Ridge announced that its planned trip to the National 9/11 Museum has been postponed until next year. Still on schedule however is the group’s two-day trip Dover Downs on Augt 12. The package includes one night at Dover Downs Casino, $50 slot play, ticket to the tribute to Diana Ross & The Supremes Show, one breakfast and one dinner
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The Manchester Times, April 18, 2020, Page 13 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 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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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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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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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 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
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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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Continued From Page 18 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.
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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)
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OCEAN COUNTY – Many elderly and frail senior citizens in the county are homebound and needing assistance for some of the simplest staples in life. “What was once available to many of our frailest seniors through their caregivers and family, has now become difficult for them to obtain during a time of social distancing and stay at home mandates,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of Senior Services said. Vicari added, “now, more than ever, I am asking for help for our seniors.” With assistance from Causeway Family of Dealerships in Stafford Township and Lester Glenn Auto Group in Toms River, Community Services Inc., Ocean County’s senior meal provider and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services will be collecting everyday items for seniors receiving meals under the county’s home delivered meals program. The list of items most needed are: • Toilet paper • Paper towels • Tissues • Disinfecting Wipes • Hand Sanitizer • Soap All items must be new and in their manufacturers packaging. Vicari expressed his appreciation saying, “I want to thank Dave Wintrode from Causeway and Adam Kraushaar from Lester Glenn and all the staff at those dealerships for providing us with locations for donation collection sites.” “Our seniors are fearing they will run out of essential household items like toilet paper and other necessities as the coronavirus outbreak continues,” the Freeholder Director said. “So many of these seniors are in their 80s and beyond,” Vicari said. “They are scared, lonely and anxious and even if we can do just a small part to help alleviate these concerns, I know it would mean the world to them.” The Meals on Wheels of Ocean County van is now parked at Causeway Ford and Lincoln Service Department, Route 72, Manahawkin
where individuals can drop off items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donated items should be marked for “Meals on Wheels.” The 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 Office of Senior Services 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 Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Primary Election Postponed Until July 7
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – In an effort to ensure that voting areas will be safe, the primary election was moved from June 2 to July 7. “Preserving basic functions of our democracy is critical in this unprecedented time,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Citizens exercising their right to vote should not have to risk their safety and the safety of others in order to make their voices heard. Postponing our primary elections is a difficult, yet necessary, choice to ensure that our citizens can partake in their civic duty of voting.” The move was done through Executive Order 120, one of many Orders that the governor has signed to implement social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. All primary elections are impacted, including the presidential vote. It follows criticism of an April 7 election in Wisconsin. Multiple problems were caused by the pandemic,
according to reports, including closing 175 voting locations in Milwaukee, leaving only five open for a city of about 600,000. To put it into perspective, it would be like having only five polling locations for all of Ocean County. “Governor Murphy’s decision to move New Jersey’s primary election to July 7, 2020 will provide our state, county, and local election officials with the time we need to prepare for a free, fair, and safe election for New Jersey voters,” said Secretary of State Tahesha Way. Additionally, the deadline for change of party affiliation forms was moved from April 8 to May 13. A press release from Murphy’s office noted that election rules have been changed before, such as by Governor Kean in 1982 during a severe winter storm and by the Christie Administration in 2012 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
NJNG Supports Food Banks During Pandemic
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 18 - APR 24
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid running yourself ragged. Try not to get caught up in any worried effort to succeed and take time to enjoy life’s simpler pleasures. Do something fun and spontaneous not ruled by a deadline. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You may be above reproach. Your solid ethics and sense of fair play make it difficult, even for your rivals, to doubt your integrity. Try to take full responsibility when asked and do what you do best. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t spill the beans. Secrets are meant to be kept, so don’t divulge privileged information even if you think it would be harmless. There’s no shame in asking for advice if a problem stumps you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make sure to finish the planning, because the time for action may be almost here. You shouldn’t hold back when it comes to subjects you’re passionate about. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It shouldn’t hurt to take a chance. Playing it safe may leave you stuck in neutral, but taking a slight risk may bring rewards. Dream big: Don’t be overly cautious or limit yourself when setting long-term goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Clean out the cobwebs and organize things. It’s not too late for some spring cleaning to put your household in order. Take casual conversations to heart, as you could gain valuable insights.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Spring is a time for new beginnings. Make a fresh start by wiping the old slate clean and focusing on the future. Set the wheels in motion toward starting a new project or taking on more work. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Philosophies don’t pay the bills. You may have to find a way to stand up for what you believe in AND get ahead in the world. When opportunity knocks, don’t stop to wonder why. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make sure your energy level is high. It’s important that you don’t skimp on meals this week, as you could easily run out of drive. Methods that you’ve used in the past may no longer work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can never have too many positive attributes in your personality. Don’t be so content with your situation that you stop trying to improve or grow. Listen to proposals that could improve your finances. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only limitations you have are the ones you place on yourself. You’ll never know exactly what you’re capable of until you try. Setting difficult goals should make the rewards more satisfying. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Beauty is only skin deep. In the week ahead, you may be able to look past blemishes and imperfections to the true excellence that lies within. Follow your heart when it comes to making a commitment.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Handy Appliance Eases Pressure Of Cooking Dinner By Wolfgang Puck
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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