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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Candace Lauren Venturo and Anthony Romeo greeted family and friends in a slightly different way than a married couple would after their wedding. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Most couples picture their wedding day as a celebration with family and friends, perhaps wearing a wedding gown or tuxedo, and dancing the day away as new spouses. That vision will have to wait for Brick residents Candace Lauren

Venturo and her husband-to-be, Anthony Romeo, who, due to the coronavirus pandemic, had to put their April 17 nuptials on hold since public gatherings are prohibited. Enter the groom’s cousin, John Tornabene, who organized a surprise car parade for the couple that includ-

ed about 20 vehicles driven by family and friends who were supposed to be at the wedding. Many of the vehicles in the parade were decorated with signs and balloons, some honking their horns as they made several passes of the couple’s Sprucewood Drive home on

the evening the wedding was supposed to take place. “No one got out of their cars - everyone is socially conscious,” said Tornabene, who lives in Howell. “But we wanted to make it a nice event.” He said he got the idea for the parade after seeing (Wedding - See Page 6)

Town Oﬀers Grace Period On Taxes

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There will be a 30-day township grace period for second quarter property taxes due May 1, with no interest or penalty charged until May 31. The governing body passed a resolution during the April 14 council meeting that authorized the extension designed to pro-

vide relief to taxpayers and businesses affected by the coronavirus health crisis. Normally, there is a 10-day grace period for property tax payments, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the meeting. This resolution extends the grace period for 30 days. The state has the authority to delay the

property tax due date, but the township can waive the interest rate on late payments, he said. “The Assembly passed a bill that would delay property tax payments from the May 1 due date, and the Senate has not passed that yet,” the mayor said. “A lot of people out there think that the

mayor and council have control over when the property taxes are due, and we do not. It’s up to the State, and there hasn’t been any state action,” Ducey said. “The governor hasn’t signed anything because the Senate has not voted one way or the other on that bill.” If property taxes are not received by May 31,

the interest reverts to statutory interest rates retroactive to the May 1 due date, as required by law, he said. Council members also passed a resolution that opposes a NJ Turnpike Authority toll hike. “While this whole coronavirus thing was going on, the Turnpike Authority decided to (Taxes - See Page 9)

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Brick Remembers Coach Marino

─Photo courtesy Rich Tallmadge Coach Dominick Marino in action on the field. By Chris Christopher BRICK - The Brick Township High School football community paid homage to one of its most beloved members. They paid their respects to veteran freshman team coach Dominick Marino, who died April 14 at the age of 61 of natural causes, with a funeral procession past the Brick Township home of Marino and his family. The procession which started at 1 p.m. at the Lake Riviera Middle School parking lot, consisted of an estimated 300 vehicles and lasted 17 minutes and 20 seconds filing past the home at 10 mph. “This is amazing,” said Marino’s son, Tom, 28. who played for his dad. “In times like these (hit by the coronavirus pandemic), we could not ask for more support. Dad loved every family,” he added. About a dozen family members gathered on the lawn and front porch of the family’s Arizona Drive home. Some even smoked cigars as the beloved Marino enjoyed a puff or two on a Macanudo Gold Label. Some wept while others enjoyed Johnnie Walker Blue, his favorite beverage. Flowers adorned the lawn. The Brick Township Police Department and the New Jersey State Police - Marino’s daughter, Rachel, is a state police officer - provided escorts and assisted with traffic control. “My dad meant a lot to everyone,” Marino said. “This shows how much of an effect my dad had on everybody. As the cars filed past our house, it definitely left us speechless. We could not do what we wanted to do to honor dad because of the virus, but people still came out and paid their respects. It’s tough. We’re doing the best we can with what we have.” The procession consisted of numerous signs and banners. Several American flags were displayed. (Memoriam - See Page 7)

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a similar event on the news. “I thought, how cool would it be to do something like that here?” Turnabene said. Friends and relatives drove from all over New Jersey and met in the parking lot at Brick High School before heading over to the couple’s home. Turnabene led the parade in his highly-decorated red Cadillac. The bride-to-be said the parade was a great surprise. “Anthony’s cousin, John, always goes over the top for the people he loves,” Ventura said. “It was much, much needed - I had been down all day,” she said afterwards. She said that up until the 6 p.m. parade the day had been “a typical quarantine day,” hanging out with their dog, Caesar, and doing laundry, but she did put on make-up since it was the planned wedding day. The nuptials were supposed to take place at Blue Heron Pines in Galloway Township. There were 150 guests expected, and afterwards they planned to honeymoon in Hawaii. “We had to cancel a month prior,” Venturo said.

As a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, Venturo took a leave of absence, which Delta had offered to employees, hoping to avoid furloughs. “I didn’t want to mess with working (during the pandemic) because I’m at high risk, since I have asthma,” she said. Her fiance, who, as an electrician, provides an essential service, is still working, but the industry has changed since the public health crisis began. “The plumbers, the painters, the electrician, all have to come in on different days to space themselves out,” Venturo said. “It’s a weird time now. We’ve never seen anything like this before.” The couple, who have been together for three years, have rescheduled their wedding for June 21, which is Father’s Day. “Both of our fathers have passed away, so this is very meaningful,” she said. “At this point, we’re praying it happens.” Meanwhile, Venturo’s wedding gown is in a bridal boutique near the wedding venue, and they have yet to reschedule their Hawaiian honeymoon. “We haven’t booked anything yet,” she said. “Our plans are still up in the air.”

Police: School Buses Are Delivering Food

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Given that schools have been closed for weeks, some residents have expressed concern to see private bus companies with vehicles on the street. Police said that these companies have been investigated and that they are being used to deliver food for students who are on the free meal plan. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that they have been contacted by residents regarding the buses, and so have the police departments of Toms River and Lakewood. The Prosecutor’s Office found that 85 buses from four companies (Jay’s Bus Service, Masoras Avos Bus Service, Seman-Tov Bus Service and Hartnett Bus Service) were being used to deliver food to homes in Lakewood, Toms River, Brick and Jackson. Some of the drivers were accompanied by children who were helping. Police are now encouraging any buses being used in this manner to have signs on the outside to tell onlookers that they are being used for food deliveries. They are also encouraged not to have children involved in the deliveries.

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Continued From Page 1 The soft, soothing sound of bagpipes emanated from one Jeep. One man told the family and its friends, “Love you guys,” from his vehicle. Several vehicles sported Dan Marino jerseys, generating memories of the former Miami Dolphins star quarterback. Occupants of vehicles wore Brick football jerseys. Other occupants waved Brick jerseys outside windows. Some held Brick helmets. Lights flashed on the majority of the vehicles. A donation to the family was tossed on the front lawn from a motor vehicle window. Here are tributes from some of the vehicles: “Coach Marino forever our coach and friend.” “Coach Marino we love you.” “Coach Marino until we meet again.” “Rest in Peace Coach Marino.” “I love you Marino family.” “Coach Marino forever in our hearts.” “You will be missed coach.” “Coach mentor friend.” “Pray for Coach Marino.” “RIP Coach. Role model. Served the Lord.” “We will never forget you Coach.” “Brick Pride.” “Coach mentor family. You will be missed.” “RIP coach Marino. Always on the field and always in our hearts.” “We are Brick.” “We won’t forget you. Sorry for your loss. Thanks coach.” “Coach Marino you will be missed.” “Thank you Coach Marino.” “Coach Marino forever our coach and friend.” Marino said his dad will be again honored in the future. The date and venue are to be announced. “We will have a more formal service when the virus ends,” he said. “It will consist of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, the State Police and the Brick community in general.” Marino is the third prominent member of the Green Dragons’ community to die in recent months. Coach Warren Wolf, who retired in 2008 as the state’s career wins leader before returning to coach the Lakewood Piners for the 2010 season, died Nov. 22 at the age of 92. Many of Marino’s former players competed under Wolf, whose wife, Peggy, passed away Dec. 20 at the age of 89. Marino often stood quietly on the sideline, beaming Brick Green Dragons Pride as his ex-athletes starred. “Dad never stepped out of line,” Marino said. “He was very humble.” Marino played several positions, including running back, for his dad. “Not everyone gets the opportunity to play for their dad,” Marino said. “I would not want anyone else to have been my coach.” Former Brick standout T.J. Ventorino played under Wolf and Marino. “It’s so hard to lose such a great coach and friend,” Ventorino said of Marino on Facebook. “Too young, too soon. I thank his wife and kids for sharing this great man with us. We love you coach. It’s been a tough road for the Brick Dragons family. We bend, but we don’t break. The members of the Brick football family are always there for each other.” Brick head coach Len Zdanowicz and Sharon Cantillo, a former Brick Township Board of Education member, were the event’s chief organizers. Zdanowicz said Marino expected a lot from the team.

The Brick Times, April 25, 2020, Page 7 “He was very demanding,” said Zdanowicz, who changed his Facebook cover photo to a picture of Marino. “He demanded a lot from the kids. He hugged the kids when he needed to. He screamed at the kids when he needed to. The kids loved to play for him. During practice, if a play was not executed correctly, Dom would tell the kids, ‘Run it again. Run it again.’ That’s what coach Wolf said and it stuck in all of our minds. Dom would never curse at the kids. Coach Wolf instilled that in all of us. When Dom was upset at the kids, he’d say, ‘Jesus, Mary and Joseph.’ Dom was very religious.” Zdanowicz said Marino spoke in a thick Hudson County accent similar to Wolf. “His kids joked about his accent,” Zdanowicz said. “One thing I remember about him is he had his teams at his house for pizza after camps. He’d say, ‘C’mon over for pizza and soda.’ The kids joked about his accent.” Marino made it a point to build good character among his players. “He always said at this level it was about creating good men,” Zdanowicz said. “He was the first coach a lot of our boys had. He set the tone for our varsity teams and for a lot of the other teams in this building. He had some good teams, serving as our head freshman coach since around 2002 or 2003.” Marino was the team’s head coach at the time of his death. “Oh God,” Zdanowicz said. “We will miss him tremendously. There will be somebody who does his job, but he will not be replaced. He was a staple of our program for almost 30 years. His loss creates a major void in the Brick football community and the Brick Township High School community going forward.” The mood of the program is somber. “Our kids are hurting,” Zdanowicz said. “I send the kids group texts to see how they are doing. Their parents email me and tell me they are taking coach Marino’s death hard. It’s tough to deal with. You don’t get a full gauge of their mood as they are not in school because of the coronavirus pandemic.” To hear Zdanowicz tell it, Marino was fun to be around off the field. “After a game, he’d tell the coaching staff, including the varsity coaches, let’s all go out and have a drink and relax,” Zdanowicz said. “He was a great guy, fun loving. He was a guy you wanted to have either a drink or a cigar with at any time. He was a man’s man, a great all-around guy. He would drop anything right away to come over and help you.” Marino coached football at North Bergen High School before joining Wolf’s staff in 1992. At the time of his death, Marino was president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ). He was a member of the American Burn Association (ABA), the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), the ABA IAFF Special Interest Group, the Burn Advisory Board, committee chairman of the 5-Alarm-5K Race/Walk and a liaison to the Valor Awards Committee at St. Barnabas. Marino began his career in 1986 as a firefighter in the North Bergen Fire Department, which became North Hudson Fire Rescue in 1999. He retired from active duty in 2010. “Dominick Marino didn’t just run into burning buildings,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. “He knocked down walls to protect his fellow firefighters. He put his heart and soul into everything he did for his members and in doing so he exemplified everything you could ever want from a leader. I will miss his friendship and good (Memoriam - See Page 8)

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counsel and his regular check-ins, including this week. He was one of a kind. My deepest condolences go out to his family, his members and the entire New Jersey firefighting community.” In a statement, PFANJ general president Harold Schaitberger and acting president Steve McConlogue praised Marino. “Brother Marino was a great union leader who I was proud to also call a friend,” Schaitberger said. “With Dom at the helm, his members were always rest assured that he would continue to fight with everything he had for better occupational disease protections, working conditions and benefits. Our thoughts and prayers are with all PFANJ members and Marino’s family.” McConlogue said Marino played a large role in getting the Thomas P. Canzanella 21st Century First Responders Protection Act into law in July of 2019. The law, named for Marino’s predecessor, reformed New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law to create a rebuttable presumption of coverage for public safety workers for certain illnesses, most notably cancer. “It was one of his proudest moments as president,” McConlogue said in a statement. “It gave us all an added layer of protection if we got sick on the job.” The PFANJ, which had several members in the procession, said it plans to honor Marino’s memory. “We are unable to give Dom the proper sendoff he deserves right now because of the pandemic,” it said on its Facebook page, “but rest assured that a fitting memorial service will be carried out once we return to some sense of normalcy.” Marino molded his players into better athletes and people, according to his obituary on legacy.

com. He took those players under his wing, acting as a mentor and role model even after the season was over. He loved cooking and hosting large gatherings that included backyard parties in the summer and celebrating Christmas every year at his home with as many relatives as he could. His favorite family activities included a nice dinner with his wife, Ellen; enjoying a good scotch and cigar with his son, Tom; traveling with his daughter, Rachel, and spending summer days by the pool with his daughter, Amy, and granddaughters. Lacey Township coach Mike Watson said he enjoyed competing against the Green Dragons. Watson’s teams opposed the Green Dragons from 2006-18. “I loved coaching against him,” Watson said on Facebook. “His teams were always tough, prepared and disciplined. He ran his freshman teams as if they were varsity teams. In fact, how your team did was a true measure of how your freshman team was doing. Off the field, he was always willing to help you get better. He will be missed and I regret not being able to compete against him again. God bless. I think we may have beaten his team once. His teams were always well coached.” “Words cannot describe how shocked and devastated I am,” friend Joseph Aulisi said on Facebook. “Such a great guy and tremendous coach who cared about his players and made them men. Going to miss you, Coach. Rest In Peace.” Ex-Brick player Mike Kleissler praised Marino. “He was a class through and through,” Kleissler said on Facebook. “I was just getting to know him. God bless his family. Thank God for the impact he established on and off the field of play,” Klessler said.

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Continued From Page 1 hold a hearing to increase rates on the Parkway and Turnpike - the two roads that they control - and there was really no testimony because nobody went,” said Mayor Ducey. Brick Township has some 6,192 residents who commute more than 60 minutes, so the proposed toll increases of 36 percent for the Turnpike, and 27 percent increase for the Parkway would particularly hurt those commuters, he said. “We all know if you’re driving 60 minutes or more you’re taking the Parkway and maybe the Turnpike as well, so together we thought we should oppose this Turnpike Authority toll hike because it’s going to increasing so much and placing an extra burden on our residents who commute to work,” the mayor said. Ducey made a couple of public service announcements that relate to the coronavirus. St. Thomas Lutheran Church would be running a blood drive on Wednesday April 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 135 Salmon Street.

The Brick Times, April 25, 2020, Page 9 Due to social distancing, potential donors need to make an appointment by calling 201-251-3703. Ducey said there is a huge need for blood at this time. Also, Seeds of Service (SOS), a faithbased organization that assists the sick, poor and needy (formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy), is seeking donations of canned vegetables for their food bank. The vegetables could be dropped off at their location at 725 Mantoloking Road. And fi nally, the mayor said stay at home orders have resulted in a lot of stress, and said that neighborhood disputes are on the rise. “Try to stay calm, take a deep breath,” he said. “Maybe because you’re seeing your neighbors more and seeing their activity more, whatever the case may be, it’s just not worth it. Try to live your life and be happy, especially in these quarantine times.” The Ocean County Health Department has a hotline for people with health issues such as stress and anxiety. The number is 732-341-9700 extension 7411. The next council meeting will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.

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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Last fall, Fulfill, joined forces with America’s Gleaned Seafood and Trinity Seafood in a “First in the Nation” volunteer pilot program. Its Ocean County founder says the program needs to go national. The pilot program was announced during a Sept. 20, 2019 news conference held at the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant. During that event members of each agency spoke about the new partnership and how the program was designed to prevent the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold and have it given to people who are in need of food. Fulfill, a food bank that services Ocean and Monmouth counties, CEO Kim Guadagno, CEO and president, was excited about the new partnership noting that Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Brick Wenzel is the president and founder of America’s Gleaned Seafood. He said this week that he’s been busy making his case to expand the program beyond the shore area and even the Garden State. “When I wrote the Seafood Gleaning program, I had no idea that it would be fast tracked. It is a worthy cause and answers many of the needs in the seafood industry, fisheries management, and for food security.” “Our pilot program in Monmouth and Ocean counties has shown a clear path to writing a national program; The United States Seafood Gleaning Program (USSGP). Seafood Gleaning is being lobbied to be included in the Coronavirus rebuilding America Legislation.” A letter written on behalf by the participants in America’s seafood supply chain was sent to over 200 ports and seafood processors from around the country and to President Donald Trump as well as the three Cabinet positions: Treasury, Commerce, and Agriculture requesting $500 million for the

Department of Agricultures’ program to get seafood to the food insecure. USSGP was designed to never use taxpayer’s money. “With the current circumstances and the overwhelming need, we can get this program going nation-wide in a matter of weeks,” Wenzel said. Wenzel noted that the program has two strong benefits. “Getting protein to those whom are in the most need and putting people back to work is a priority. One of the highlights about this public investment is that the money being distributed to the program has a six times economic multiplier compared to direct payments to individuals and will be self-supportive when the pandemic passes.” “This is why we have so much support across political boundaries. I need to especially thank the fishing industry and the American Farm Bureau Federation for their support of this program,” Wenzel added. The letter states that America’s seafood supply chain is, a critical component of the country’s domestic food infrastructure and “one of the major economic drivers in our country’s coastal communities and states.” “Empty restaurants, cafes, and dining halls are a visible reminder of the ongoing, unprecedented public health efforts to blunt the spread of COVID-19. The livelihoods of the chefs, cooks, servers, and other staff are obvious and direct casualties of those government efforts. The economic disruption caused by forced restaurant closures and active encouragement for Americans to “shelter in place,” however, extend far beyond the food service sector, the letter added. The letter also states that there is a direct line from those temporarily shuttered businesses to the food distribution chain that supports them; the companies and workers who harvest, farm, prepare, process, package, and distribute the food products that we produce in our country.” The Department of Homeland Security (Seafood - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 10 recognized the program in its March 19 memorandum that seafood workers are “essential critical infrastructure workers” that warrant prioritization in government support to help protect and maintain our role in food security. In the case of seafood, more than two-thirds (68%) of the $102.2 billion that consumers paid for U.S. fishery products in 2017 was spent at food service establishments (as opposed to home consumption). As a result, in many fisheries, the sudden near shutdown of restaurants and other storefronts has caused demand to evaporate overnight, threatening the continued economic viability of the entire supply chain which could mean the loss of tens of thousands of jobs. “In those fisheries where demand remains intact, the greatest ongoing challenge will be to make sure employers have state and local support for undergoing testing, screening, and potential quarantine protocols needed to ensure a healthy workforce,” the letter states. “Without workers, healthy and sustainable

fisheries would produce only a fraction of their potential. Congress and the Administration must work with state and local governments in that regard,” the letter added. “Failure to act boldly now to preserve our country’s domestic seafood infrastructure will impose far greater costs on our economy and cause permanent damage to our nation’s ability to harvest, farm, process, and distribute seafood products,” the letter stated. “Our domestic food distribution network produces nearly $700 billion in revenue annually, and employs nearly 1.5 million workers. The value of specialty crops annually is about $65 billion, and the value of processed fish products is about $12 billion annually, the letter added. “Bipartisan efforts to keep Americans safe from COVID-19 and to deliver much-needed assistance to the most vulnerable among us are absolutely appropriate,” he added. Wenzel said, “with an uncertain timeline ahead of us in this crisis, we must also take additional bold action to preserve the operating liquidity of the food production employers who provide and support domestic food infrastructure and the millions of jobs it supports.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems will continue working properly to safely manage our nation’s wastewater. While EPA encourages disinfecting your environment to prevent the spread of COVID-19, never flush disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items. These easy steps will keep surfaces disinfected and wastewater management systems working for all Americans. Preventable toilet and sewer backups can pose a threat to human health and present an extra challenge to our water utilities and their

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It can be quite disconcerting to look in the mirror and discover that you have a spot of blood under the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the surface of your eye. Called a “subconjunctival hemorrhage,” the condition can occur without you knowing it, following a forceful cough, sneeze, or straining eﬀort. The conjunctiva contains tiny blood vessels that can break (or leak) after sudden increases in pressure. In these cases, the redness usually clears up within a week or two as the blood is reabsorbed. However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated. Despite its bloody appearance, a subconjunctival hemorrhage should cause no change in your vision, no discharge from your eye, and no pain. Your only discomfort may be a scratchy feeling on the surface of your eye. SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES is dedicated to providing a full spectrum of high-quality personalized eye care. To schedule an appointment, please call our oﬃce at 732-349-5622. Our doctors take the time to listen to and answer your questions so that you can make the best choices to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management has cancelled several upcoming events until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic: The Household Hazardous Waste event scheduled for May 9 in Stafford Township. A new date for the Lakewood and Stafford Township events will be determined at a later date. The following Residential Document Shredding dates have been postponed: • May 6 – Little Egg Harbor Township (LEH Senior Expo) • May 16 – Jackson Township • May 30 – Seaside Heights “It is unfortunate that we have to cancel these events due to the coronavirus, but it is best for the health and safety of our employees and our residents to reschedule them for a later date,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. In addition, the “special waste” dropoff areas at both the Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood (Building 68) and the Southern Recycling Center in Manahawkin (Building 105) will be closed to

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Food Retailers Vital To COVID-19 Survival

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Township residents are counting on food retailers to urge customers and staff to adhere to all Covid-19 social distancing measures. Food retailers are one of the critical lifeline’s residents are depending on to help get them through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other businesses and retailers, they’ve had their challenges when it comes to ensuring their staff and customers are adhering to the social distancing measures. Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little said “now is the time for food retail owners and managers to be persistent by making sure customers and employees follow all the mand ated social distancing measures when in operation and servicing customers.” Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We k now people want to get in and out as quickly as possible but people need to be patient and remember we are all in this together despite our varying needs.” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “we couldn’t be any more pleased that many food retailers have opened their stores early to accommodate our sen ior popu lat ion a nd when social distancing is properly implemented, it can be an important strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Vicari serves as chair man of Senior Ser vices and County Operations. Grocery Stores and Specialty Food Stores Executive Order No. 107 designated grocery stores and other stores that sell food goods as essential. The supply chain for these stores has not been disr upted and these stores are permitted to operate during their normal operating hours. These stores should continue to follow social distancing and hygiene best practices. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is pleased so many food retailers are working hard to service thei r com mu n it ies by st ayi ng open but we want to remind employees and customers it’s imperative not to compromise their health while working or shopping for food and supplies,” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Office said. He a dde d , “once agai n , we ne e d 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

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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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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Employees of Ocean County Government recently donated blood during the Ocean County staff blood drive providing 32 successful blood donations. Along with the county workers, some school districts, private citizens, businesses and some dentist offices donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management. County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “so many are stepping up to help others while following state and federal mandates that are in place to help curtail the spread of the coronavirus. A spirit of helping and generosity is alive and well in Ocean County. That spirit has never been diminished.” Vicari and other Ocean County officials gave thanks to all those that have come forward to donate blood, and the personal protective equipment. “The Ocean County Office of Emergency Management will accept donations of PPE and we appreciate those individuals and organizations that have already provided us with gloves, masks, shoe covers and other items,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, County OEM Coordinator said. The Sheriff added “we are working to assist our emergency responders and our health care providers. The donations we receive are distributed to those men and women working to take care of the citizens in all the communities across the county.” OEM received donations from Ocean County school districts, dentist offices, health care providers and private citizens. Anyone wishing to donate PPE can contact Ocean County OEM by emailing Ocean-

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Help Wanted

Room For Rent - Adult Community Toms River. Furnished kitchen privileges. All Utilities included. $500 monmth. Call 732-779-7432. (15)

Help wanted! - Experienced Deli worker For a small deli in Howell. Please call Eric 917-618-1624. (19)

Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew. General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus. Drivers license for laborers is a must. We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13)

For Rent 55 plus Holiday City@ Berkeley - Sarasota 2 Bed 1 bath, completely painted, new carpet, new windows, central air, garage, patio, corner lot. $1,375. No smoking, No references-no show. 862-262-7232. (15) Rent Adult Community - Bedroom with bathrooms, kitchen priveledges. $550 a month. Senior woman. Call 732-657-2897. (18)

Real Estate C re s t w o o d Vi l l a g e 5 - S i n gle, 2 beds, 2 baths, garage, patio screened. 55 years or older.

$150,000. 732-350-8046.

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For RENT OR SALE - NEW 1 BR/1Bath homes. Homestead Run Adult 55+ Community, Toms River, NJ – for SALE - NEW 2 BR/2Bath Homes - call today for appointment. 732-370-2300 www. homesteadrun.com. (21)

Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale. Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373. (15) Baby Grand Piano - $1,800 or best offer, Forked River, NJ. 609693-9578 leave message. (16)

Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (20) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

P/T Weekdays Experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician - for Lakewood Printer Distributor/ Mfr. 732-966-1817. (17) Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must. Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011. (13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train. Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307. (13) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules. We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide. Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Receptionist Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Laundry Assistant Part Time - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal. com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

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)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (19) A Great Cleaning Service - Homes Offices Rentals. Thorough, reliable honest, with excellent references. Senior Discounts. Free Estimates. Call 732-948-4730, Barbara. (15) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Need A Ride - Senior discounts. Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (24) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail. (4)

SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler. MAN WITH Van LLC Jim 609335-0330 HIC#13VH10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL. (17)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) At Home Companion - Dementia and Hospice Experienced, Cooking, Shopping, Transportation. Enjoy Peace of Mind! 732-278-3770 JoAnn. (14)

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Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)

ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (16)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Feed the Soul, In Chaotic Times, Gardening is Therapy

NJNG Supports Food Banks During Pandemic

Open for Spring 2020!

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – With donations of blood and food at a greater need and the economic impact of the public health response to coronavirus being felt severely by families and businesses alike, a timely donation came forward from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG). “All of us at the Interfaith Food Pantry are so grateful to NJNG for making a difference for our neighbors in their time of need,” said Carolyn Lake of Interfaith Food Pantry. Lake added, “from the energy assistance programs made available throughout the year to helping us ensure food security for New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents, their efforts strengthen our communities and provide hope and inspiration during these trying times. Thank you for your ongoing support, and for truly caring!” Compounding the high need, social distancing requirements and stay-at-home orders have limited or halted regular donation- and food-drives, squeezing

normal supply channels. NJNG also reminds its customers that energy assistance programs are available to help those experiencing difficulty with their utility bills. If you or someone you know is an NJNG utility residential customer in need of assistance, call 800-221-0051 and say “energy assistance” at the prompt to speak with an NJNG customer service representative, or e-mail us at energyassist@njng.com. New Jersey Resources is a Fortune 1000 company that, through its subsidiaries, provides safe and reliable natural gas and clean energy services, including transportation, distribution, asset management and home services. It is composed of five primary businesses which includes NJNG which is its principal subsidiary and operates and maintains over 7,500 miles of natural gas transportation and distribution infrastructure to serve over half a million customers in New Jersey’s Monmouth, Ocean, Morris, Middlesex and Burlington counties.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Freeholder Director Requests Governor Postpone Vote On Toll Hike

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Once more, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari strongly expressed his view that that it is unthinkable for a vote to be taken regarding toll increases for the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. Vicari noted that especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis that the public has not had a reasonable opportunity to voice its opinion on the upcoming toll increases. He has has also requested Governor Phil Murphy indefi nitely postpone any decision on the proposed toll hikes. “It is not reasonable to believe that in the current circumstances, which we can all agree are unlike anything experienced before, that the public is fully aware and paying attention to these ill-timed toll increases,” Vicari said in an April 1 letter to the governor. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which oversees both the turnpike and the parkway, has already held two online public hearings about the increases. The hearings were held online as part of the ongoing restrictions against public gatherings. Vicari said, “while allowed by law, these online hearings were far from normal and I do not believe anywhere near all of the public’s concerns were fairly voiced at these sessions.” On March 18 and 19 the authority live

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streamed hearings and a public vote on the increases is set to take place on April 28. The possibility exists that in the event the increases are approved, Murphy could veto the authority minutes and block the action, which is something Vicari is asking the governor to consider. “Allow this crisis to pass and then grant the public a fair chance to voice their opinion,” Vicari said. Vicari vehemently opposed the toll hikes before the coronavirus crisis shut down the state. He sent a letter to the governor on March 5, in which he both opposed the increases and called for an Ocean County resident to be appointed to an existing vacancy on the Turnpike Authority. The Freeholder Director argued that the rise in tolls impacts Ocean County commuters more than residents in most other parts of the state. “We have more parkway miles in Ocean County than any other county and our commuters have a longer drive to the city and northern New Jersey,” Vicari said. It was also pointed out that Ocean County commuters can’t take advantage of the sprawling mass transit network that crisscrosses the northern half of the state. Vicari noted, “we don’t benefit from the many rail lines and bus routes that commuters in the more urban areas have access to. Our commuters are forced to take the parkway and forced to pay these higher tolls.”

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 11 - apr 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You enjoy being part of the crowd but may want to stand out in it as well. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rebellious, your behavior might create some irritations. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take too many undue risks in the week ahead, as you might upset a valuable relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When you sparkle brightly, you might be dazzling. The urge to mingle and socialize is strong in the early part of the week, but this might annoy someone who expects your undivided attention. Steer clear of dangerous hobbies. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Participating in group meetings, events and outings can bring you closer to people who will help you do better in business or in your job. Focus on creative endeavors, entertainments and hobbies during the earliest part of the week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Peace and serenity might reign supreme on the home front as this week begins. A loved one might bring a little excitement into your life that puts an end to any boredom, but it could cause you a few worries. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Excellent communication can glue you and a partner together and help the two of you withstand minor disagreements. In the upcoming week, focus on maintaining a happy home life and put job-related ambitions on the back burner. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might stumble on something that fits your wants and needs perfectly in the beginning of the week. You may make a rewarding purchase that satisfies your need

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