2020-04-25 - The Berkeley Times by Jersey Shore Online

The BERKELEY Times Vol. 25 - No. 46

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April 25, 2020

Food Banks Facing Challenges During Pandemic

Remote Learning Continues Until At Least May 15

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Students continue to get guidance from their teachers. By Chris Lundy TRENTON – During one of Gov. Phil Murphy’s daily updates on COVID-19, he said schools will be closed through at least May 15. With districts getting out of school for summer only one month later, it lent credibility

to the possibility that schools may be closed for the rest of the year. Many local schools have the last week of school June 15-19, with Toms River getting out a week early because they gave up spring break. Ocean County College had already closed for

−Photo courtesy Lacey Food Bank Many of families utilizing the Lacey Food Bank have children and pets, and volunteers also have stations utilizing shopping carts from Shoprite for sanitary/cleaning needs, pet food and extra child friendly food and snacks.

the rest of the semester. “Let me be perfectly clear: There is nobody who wants to open the schools more than I do,” Murphy said. However, officials have to follow the advice of medical professionals who have said that it is not yet safe to open them.

Meanwhile, it is expected that businesses are to remain closed at least that long. The governor’s executive orders have canceled gatherings of more than 10 people, and shuttered non-essential businesses. (Remote - See Page 8)

“Tornado” Rips Through Toms River

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Residents reported seeing a tornado blow through the area as heavy winds damaged trees and fences and even lifted a trailer into the air. While winds were severe throughout the area, Toms River seemed to get the brunt of it. “At approximately 3:30 p.m. it appears a tornado touched down in the area of Bay Avenue between Hooper Avenue and Vaughn Avenue. Over

100 calls were received regarding fallen trees on houses and cars, wires down, traffic signals out and destroyed property,” Toms River Police wrote on their Facebook page. Although people saw the tornado, it wasn’t yet confirmed that’s what it was. “No weather agency has contacted us to identify the storm type classification,” a police spokesman said. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill (“Tornado” - See Page 4)

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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – As the COVID-19 pandemic conditions continue, it is becoming more and more difficult for those who aid people with food insecurity to meet their goal. Fulfill, formerly The Food Ban k of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has keenly felt the need. A spokesperson for the agency said, “We have seen a significant increase in the demand for food, about 40% higher. In fact, in the past month, we have served 364,000 plus additional meals over last year.” These meals are on top of what Fulfill volunteers “were already

ser ving as a direct result of schools and businesses being closed and people losing their jobs,” said Fulfill CEO a nd P resident K i m Guadagno, the former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey. Prior to the coronavirus crisis, Fulfill was feeding 136,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties per year, 50,000 of them were children. Fulfill was moving one million pounds of food each month for families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulf ill has ser ved more than 364,000 extra meals in the past month with its Crisis (Food - See Page 7)

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“Tornado”:

Continued From Page 1 wrote on Facebook that no one was injured. He said that the main damage was in the area of Brookside Drive, Bay Avenue, Cedar Grove Road, Twin Oaks Drive, and Derry Drive. A press release from the township said the “apparent tornado” touched down “in the Melody Park and Twin Oaks neighborhoods of Toms River and again in the area of Pepper Tree resulting in hundreds of downed trees, private property damage to homes, cars, decks, pools, vehicles and fences.” A 24-foot trailer went airborne and was dropped on a neighboring property, officials said. “Twenty-four Township workers using cutting equipment and three roll-off trucks, three wheel loaders, two dump trucks, one bucket truck and eight utility vehicles cut and removed ten 30-yard dumpsters of brush and tree limbs from roadways.” Volunteers at the First Assembly of God church at the corner of Bay Avenue and Cedar Grove Road said they had trees

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down and live wires in the area. “ T h is t h i ng ca me ba r rel i ng t h roug h,” said Paul Hulse of Just Believe in a video he made right after. He showed broken wind ows a nd d a m a ge d home s, a nd d r ive r s trying to navigate the roads. Fire trucks and police off icers were on the scene quickly. Good Samaritans were out, checking on each other and trying to get debris out of the way. One driver pulled over in the church’s parking lot after he said that he drove in the tornado and it spun his car. Numerous first responder s ca me out, as well as the DepartHouses and trees were damaged. ment of Public Works, Toms River Police, Toms River Office of Emergency Management, Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers, Volunteer Fire Departments, Toms River Shade Tree and Toms River Parks, and Buildings and Grounds. Approximately 4,000 homes lost power during the storm. Jersey Central Power & Light worked for hours to get power back on and cleared trees from power lines. The township issued a reminder that people clearing brush and tree limbs from their properties need to dispose of it separately from other debris. Public Works will grind and recycle all vegetative debris. Other debris, such as fencing, needs to go to the landfill even if it is wooden. There had been tornadoes reported by residents in the past, usually associated with larger storm systems. Hurricane Irene in 2011 caused a great deal of damage and people in the southern end of the county reported tornadoes.

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−Photo courtesy Toms River Police One was very close to this location. There was a tornado that hit Vaughn Avenue near the East Dover Elementary School. In another instance, a tornado was reported in front of Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berkeley. As of press time, a boater was still reported missing after he went out before the heavy storms. The Coast Guard confirmed that there is still an active search for the boater, and that he was from Ocean Gate. No further information about his identity was provided. The boater was rowing a rowboat from Ocean Gate beach into the Toms River. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center at 215271-4942.

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Food:

Continued From Page 1 Relief Boxes and Restaurant Partnership Program. This food is in addition to the food Fulfill was already distributing. Currently, the demand for food has grown by 40% and Fulfi ll has served an additional 364,000 meals to people in need. “We expect the demand to grow as the unemployed run out of paychecks, incentives, and savings,” Guadagno said. Fulfi ll feeds children, seniors, veterans, and the working poor. Fulfi ll serves pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens, provides hot meals for children after school when schools were open, and sent food home for those same children over the weekend during the school year. “We now provide food to those children and their families at home through our partnerships. Fulfi ll also provides additional services to help our neighbors improve their overall situation,” Guadagno said. Fulfi ll assists with tax preparation, connecting people to SNAP (food stamps) benefits, and, before the pandemic, with job training in our culinary program. It is important to note that all non-food programs are currently on hold during the coronavirus crisis. How To Help Individuals, businesses, and organizations can support Fulfi ll’s efforts by donating at fulﬁllnj.org. Cash donations go a long way for food banks, because they

The Berkeley Times, April 25, 2020, Page 7 can buy food at a significant discount. As to what the organization can use, they need donations of shelf stable milk, canned vegetables, canned meals (like ravioli, mac and cheese), oatmeal packets, and cereal. Guadagno said, “they can be dropped off at our Fulfi ll location at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We could also use monetary donations that will give us the flexibility to immediately meet the needs of our community at fulﬁllnj.org.” The organization’s staff have learned to adapt quickly to the COVID-19 crisis having learned safety precautions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We have strict social distancing in place, a nurse at the door to check temperatures, sanitizing procedures in place, and wearing masks and gloves in the food bank is mandatory,” she said. “Every person in the building has an affirmative obligation to call out any violations of our guidelines,” Guadagno added. Regarding volunteers at the agency’s Neptune headquarters, the restrictions in place with social distancing only allow 15 volunteers inside the room where workers put together crisis relief/food boxes at one time. “We have two shifts a day packing Crisis Relief Boxes six days per week to keep up with demand,” Guadagno said. Sadly, the agency has felt its own loss to the current coronavirus health emergency. Earlier this month, Guadagno announced

that “we lost a champion for the hungry, a dedicated colleague, and a dear friend. Diana Tennant, 51, of Bradley Beach, died on April 6, due to complications of COVID-19. Tennant began her time with Fulfi ll as a volunteer and donor, and then a SNAP advocate. She became an employee 12 years ago and worked as part of Fulfi ll’s Resources Connections team. Community food banks everywhere have seen the same kind of increase in need and decrease in donations that Fulfi ll has experienced. Lacey resident Laura Caroccia is the long-time coordinator of the Lacey Food Bank. She said, “we’re really up against it here in Lacey with more and more emergency cases than ever before.” She added there is “less and less basic foodstuffs available through Fulfi ll, who is also pressed to their limits.” Caroccia said she was grateful to local businesses and residents such as Jeff Ryan of Ryan’s ServiCenter based in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey. Ryan’s is helping support the Lacey Food Bank with its need for basic foods that it distributes each month to more than 150 families. “That’s nearly 700 people, Caroccia said adding that Ryan’s helped increase its pantry supply of staples by donating 72 cans of pasta sauce, 127 boxes of pasta and 16 cans of tuna. “We’re grateful for our supporters like the Ryans and Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. It’s really been a group

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Remote:

Continued From Page 1 The idea behind social distancing recommendations is to “flatten the curve.” This means to slow the spread of the virus so that hospitals don’t get overwhelmed. This only leaves about a month for students to come back to school. “Governor Murphy has made it very clear he has the authority with regards to opening

of school,” Berkeley Township Superintendent James Roselli said. “The NJ Department Of Education has not given any school district the ability to close for the remainder of the school year on an individual basis.” “We will be closed until May 15, 2020 and then await medical advice and advice from the Department of Education,” Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “It is difficult to say when we are coming

back unless all the restrictions are lifted by the Governor. We are doing everything we can by moving our proms as far back as possible to keep hope alive,” he said. “Our advisors and (High School Principal Doug) Corbett reached out to the locations and moved the JR Prom to May 29, 2020 and the Senior Prom to June 16, 2020 so we have hope for our students. (Middle School Principal Joseph) Firetto and I discussed moving the 8th grade dance to June 15,

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2020. If we are closed completely for the year Dr. Corbett, Mr. Firetto and I have plans to provide the students with several events once all the restrictions are lifted. We are just waiting to get further direction.” In the meantime, the staff and students have adjusted to the challenges of remote learning, both superintendents said. “The teachers are sharing ideas and sites. Many organizations have virtual tours of zoos, museums, and theater plays, so there are some amazing lessons that have been integrated by our teachers,” Parlapanides said. “So you have a variety of lessons from Google Classroom, Google Meet where everyone can see each other; teachers have posted live lessons for students to view. It is a living process that I believe is getting better the longer we have to do it,” he said. “Special needs accommodations are being met. I just want to commend our students, teachers, administration, parents and our communities for adjusting to all the changes and just want everyone to stay safe and well” “Our staff has done an amazing job of transitioning to remote learning,” Roselli said. “Our Board of Education has been extremely supportive and proud of our staff ’s efforts to continue the educational process and food distribution. We will continue to take this challenge on as a district and community one day at a time.” Families were directed on how to log on, and those who needed a device to use were provided with a Chromebook by the district, he said. “Our teachers in grades 1-6 are also sharing lessons and videos using Google Classroom. Lessons for students with special needs have been modified by our special education teachers working with homeroom teachers. Administrators, teachers, guidance counselors and nurses have communicated with parents and students through phone calls, emails, and the video conferencing app Google Meet to address their concerns and connect with them personally,” he said. “We are so appreciative of the flexibility and support we have received from our parents, students and staff!” Due to restrictions placed on gatherings of large groups because of COVID-19, events might be postponed. Please reach out to the organizer of the events to determine if it is still being held.

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One Local Rite Aid To Have COVID-19 Tests

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – One of the local Rite Aids, located on Mule Road, will offer self-swab drive-through tests. The move is part of a roll-out across 24 locations in a total of eight states, according to a release from the company. The self-testing site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Each location is expected to handle approximately 200 tests a day. The location is listed as 31 Mule Rd. in Toms River, which is near the border between Toms River and Berkeley. What you need to do: • Be at least 18 years old • Other testing eligibility is set by the Centers for Disease Control, visit CDC. gov for updated information • Have government-issued identification • Register online for the test at RiteAid.com • Go to the parking lot during your time

slot • Stay in your vehicle • Rite Aid pharmacists will oversee the tests, but you will be doing the self-swab nasal test on yourself • Testing will be available at no cost to eligible individuals who meet criteria established by the CDC The other locations are in Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Rite Aid has partnered with Verily and will use its Baseline COVID-19 Program to provide screening, scheduling and return of results to participants for Rite-Aid testing sites. Rite Aid also selected BioReference Laboratories to provide COVID-19 laboratory testing. Clinical oversight for the COVID-19 testing program is provided by PWNHealth, a national clinician network that enables safe and easy access to diagnostic testing.

Berkeley Council To Meet Via Teleconference

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Council’s April 27 meeting will be open to the public via teleconference. With social distancing requirements in place, municipalities are using different ways to include the public during meetings,

even if they aren’t allowed in the building. Berkeley’s council will be open to the public by phone. To listen to and participate in the meeting dial (Toll Free): 1-866-8994679; Access Code 701991405#. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on April 27. Official action will be taken.

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BERKELEY – Mildred Moore, who started Moore’s Farm Market with her husband in 1952, passed away one month short of 99, her family said. She had been working up until Christmas of last year.

−Photo courtesy Moore’s Farm Market “She planted every vegetable plant we sold until she was 97. If you ever grew a tomato from one of our plants, my mom planted the seedling,” the family posted on social media.

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In order to keep township employees safe, municipal buildings are closed to the public until further notice. The township posted a guide to how to conduct business online or over the phone. The “Skip the Trip” flyer can be found at

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – While each of the Ocean County Library’s 19 branches and two reading rooms remain temporarily closed, online services are still available 24/7 through OCL’s website and social platforms. Those services include: • COVID-19 Updates – Everything you need to know now, updated regularly in cooperation with the Ocean County Health Department. • Temporary Library Cards – OCL has made it easy to obtain a free, temporary virtual OCL card. It opens access to tens of thousands of eBooks, video and audio streams, news sources, magazines and databases. • Digital Question Box – For those seeking a title, author, or genre or for checking due dates ask OCL’s staff through your Internet-enabled device. • Online Concierge Service – OCL’s digital Concierge Service lets adults, teens and children pinpoint their favorite genres and titles of eBooks and audio books, receive recommendations, and offer feedback about books and series. • Digital Databases – Cardholders can

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Baking Show Looking For Cast Members

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Do you have what it takes to rise to the top? An award-winning television production company wants to meet you. They are currently casting for a show where you’d be facing off against other bakers on a major cable network. The name of the show and the network have not yet been revealed, but the description is as follows: “Whether you’re a pie pro or a cookie connoisseur, we’re looking for blue ribbon fanatics for a fun new project about the world of competitive baking. This project will follow a handful of bakers as they travel

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Park in Ocean Township, and Cloverdale Farms County Park and Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat Township have been closed to the public. “When we closed our nature centers and park buildings to the public we had to cancel children’s programs, exercise, yoga and wellness programs, nature and outdoor events, weekend “drop-in” walks and feedings, van trips and hikes until further notice,” Haines said. “Hundreds of visitors come to our nature centers daily and we knew keeping them open to the public would not help curtail the spread of coronavirus.” “Our parks are open to the public but we are strongly encouraging social distancing if you do visit them and no large groups as determined by the state and health experts in order to curtail the spread of the coronavirus,” she said. “I know the Facebook live programs will help county residents of all ages enjoy some time with nature without having to go out.” “We encourage everyone to join us at this time,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important we all adapt to the current situation and I assure you Ocean County Government is doing all it can to help the public and our staff.”

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dear Pharmacist Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

I’m Stuck in my House & My Hearing Aid Stopped Working

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-theear) 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

His oﬃces are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staﬀ gives Retirement Community Talks!

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Snatiation And 7 Facts About Sneezing

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you’re out somewhere getting groceries for example, don’t sneeze. If you do, you might be taking your life into your hands. That happened to me last month when I sneezed in the parking lot at Safeway (into my arm), and then heard myself explaining to the stranger eyeing me like she wanted to strangle me, “Hey don’t worry, I’m not sick! I have snatiation!” She rolled her eyes. I realized she had no idea what I was talking about and probably thought I was being sarcastic to her. I just learned about snatiation a few years ago, but I’ve had it all my life. When my kids were teens, they would tease me and count out loud how many times I sneezed uncontrollably during a fit! I think my record was 22 in a row. Ah-choo! Over and over. If in public, I’d feel a sneeze coming on and race to the bathroom to sneeze in private, in a tissue of course. And wash my hands. For years, I didn’t know what to call this problem. I thought I was allergic to something in my food. Then one day I read an article about a genetic polymorphism that described a condition called “snatiation.” It’s a play on the words “satiation” and “sneeze.” Holy moly, it described me to a T. Snatiation is totally controllable, at least for me. If I don’t stuff myself, I hardly ever sneeze. Do you have snatiation too? Perhaps in years past for me as a young girl, snatiation was just a funny quirk I had to deal with! But today, if that were to happen to me (in public), I’d probably get shot!

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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Even “flushable” wipes are not flushable, one local water company warned. Sending those into your pipes can cause undue harm. While everyone is using sanitary wipes at a record clip these days, New Jersey American Water put out a message reminding people that these wipes are not to be used in the toilet. They can lead to sewer back-ups and in-home plumbing issues that can be expensive and very inconvenient. This includes wipes labeled “flushable” and “biodegradable.” “Many sewer blockages occur between your house and our sewer main in the street, where the property owner is responsible for correcting and paying for the repair,” said Manoj Patel, senior manager of Production for New Jersey American Water’s Statewide Sewer. “During this already stressful time, we want to help our customers avoid blockages that could create costly plumbing emergencies.” Patel added that improper disposal can also cause problems in the local sewer collection system and treatment plants. “Your dedicated local wastewater system employees continue to come to work every day and make sure your community’s sewage is being properly treated,” he continued. “We provide an essential service, so please help us out by putting wipes, paper towels and other products in the trash where they belong, not in your sewer system where they can damage our equipment and cause blockages. Wet

wipes combined with fat, grease and other solids deposited in the sewer main creates a huge clog, a condition known as a fatberg. Fatbergs are very difficult to remove and cause damage to the pipes requiring costly repairs.” Indeed, a “fatberg” measuring some 130 tons was excavated from the sewers below London recently, a product of “flushable” wipes merged with fat dumped down drains. Therefore, people shouldn’t pour grease, fat or oil down the drain, either, the water company said. Over time, this grease buildup restricts the flow of wastewater, leading to sewage back-ups or overflows. From there, it can even seep into the environment. In order to properly care for your pipes, homeowners should: Allow grease to cool and use a rubber scraper to remove the fat, oil and grease from cookware, plates, utensils and cooking surfaces. Then place the grease in a sealed container and dispose of it in the trash. Install baskets/strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and empty them into the trash. Keep in mind, garbage disposals do not prevent grease from washing down the drain. Also, detergents that claim to dissolve grease may pass it down the line and cause problems in other parts of the wastewater system. New Jersey American services these towns: Bay Head, Brick, Toms River, Howell, Lakewood, Lavallette Borough, Mantoloking, and Plumsted. For more information, visit newjerseyamwater.com.

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OCEAN COUNTY – While a lot of businesses are shut down locally, nonprofits still continue to fill the needs of the public. However, with social distancing, it has to be done a different way. Family Resource Associates (FRA) continues to serve people with disabilities throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, offering virtual classes and remote services daily. Home-based Early Intervention programs, offering vital developmental and therapeutic services to local children are now on video conferencing platforms. FRA helps children, adolescents and people of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. For more information about FRA, please visit frainc.org. The mission of HOPE Sheds Light is to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the impact of addiction by having the courage to share personal experiences and offer strength and wisdom. HOPE Sheds Light is providing virtual meetings and a new Rise with Hope Facebook Live program daily at 9 a.m. Family Meetings (Finding HOPE and Finding RECOVERY) and Recovery Center events can be joined online or by telephone via Zoom/Facebook Live. In need of Call-in Recovery services? Please call HOPE’s 24/7 helpline at 855-850-HOPE. For more information about HOPE Sheds Light, please visit hopeshedslight.org. While the Ocean County YMCA has had to close its physical doors, the organization is stronger than ever. Through virtual exercise classes via Zoom, virtual book clubs and a full calendar of remote programming, the Y continues to promote social interaction, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. “At the Y, we will not allow social distancing to become social isolation,” stated Peter Rosario, President and CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. Additional community outreach includes a partnership with Fulfi ll NJ, providing boxed meals for those in need. For more information about the Ocean County YMCA, please visit ocymca.org. 21 Plus, Inc. provides community-based programs for individuals over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities, and although many of its daily programming has been suspended, their group homes and staff continue to serve residents 24/7. “These people are heroes,” said Diane Huton-Rose, Executive Director of 21 Plus, Inc. “They didn’t sign up for this and

are not celebrated for their selflessness in the press like fi rst responders. And yet they do it.” The mission of 21 Plus, Inc. is to continue to make lives meaningful for people with disabilities. At a time of unrest and unemployment, 21 Plus, Inc. is hiring Group Home Assistants, with fasttracked employment and paid training. For more information about 21 Plus, Inc., please visit 21plus.org. The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation’s (AOK) mission is to give children living with fi nancial barriers the opportunity to fi nd their own voice, increase their self-esteem, give them a sense of belonging and provide them with positive reinforcement through the performing arts. While AOK’s primary objective is to serve children living with fi nancial barriers, all kids are now in need of a creative outlet and sense of belonging. Through adapting current music, dance and acting lessons to a virtual format, AOK is able to bring their services to all kids! Every Monday, AOK offers a free Zoom acting class. Every Friday, the whole family is invited to bust a move during the virtual Hip Hop Dance Party. Additional programming is in the process of being developed in an effort to give children a creative outlet and an opportunity to socialize and interact. For more information about the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, please visit applaudourkids.org. The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is a resource for businesses and non-profits alike. With over 70 non-prof it members, the Chamber’s Non-profit Committee is one of the most active committees. “In a time when there is so much uncertainty for our non-profits, it is imperative for the community to come together and support one another,” stated Committee Chair, Heather Barberi. Through the Chamber’s Non-profit Committee, non-profits are sharing challenges and working virtually to problem solve and lift each other up. The Committee will be hosting multiple meetings a month during this time to give organizations in the greater Toms River area a chance to connect, share and innovate. All non-profits in the greater Toms River area are welcome to attend. For more information on the Chamber, visit: tomsriverchamber. com. These statements were presented by Design 446, a marketing fi rm that helps non-profits continue to deliver their important message in new ways.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While people are wearing gloves and masks to protect themselves, they are tossing them out on the ground, hurting the environment and anyone who has to pick them up, officials said. State regulations require people to wear masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, people are not safely disposing of these items. “On a recent trip to the supermarket I was stunned by the number of used plastic gloves in the parking lot,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “This cannot continue.” The Freeholders issued a statement about how the used protective equipment can pose a threat to whoever has to clean up after these people. “Nobody wants to be picking up used gloves,” he said. “Fortunately, there are easy ways to dispose of the gloves properly.” Vicari suggested people bring plastic bags with them while out shopping or visiting other destinations. “Carefully remove the gloves after use and place them in the plastic bag for disposal

once you get home,” he said. “For an extra precaution, use hand sanitizer after handling the gloves and the bags.” Vicari also asked grocery stores and other essential businesses that are open to place additional trash cans in their parking lots for disposal of gloves and masks. “The easier it is to throw away used gloves, the less likely people will be to simply toss them on the ground,” Vicari said. Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, agreed. “It doesn’t take much time or effort to remove the gloves and throw them in a trash can,” he said. Little said the problem isn’t limited to shopping centers. He’s also seen them on sidewalks and in the gutters. If rubber gloves get into the sewer systems, they can damage them with blockages, he said. Additionally, they can pose a danger to the environment. “Gloves can wash into storm drains and block them up,” Vicari said. “They can also wash into lakes, rivers and the bay causing environmental hazards.”

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