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─Photo courtesy Howell Municipal Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle An Aldrich Road residence provides a message of hope with a sign featuring the motto of “Jersey Strong” during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Bob Vosseller HOWELL - During this unique time of COVID-19 conf inement, school and public building closures, job suspensions, furloughs and government meetings held via virtual means, township residents are tr ying to make things better. As social distancing, empty shelves and re-
mote learning became part of the new normal, Billy Stahnten, Robert Seaman, and Councilman Thomas Russo took on a project to help residents with delivering needs ranging from toilet paper to food. “Howell has great com mu n it y spi r it,” Russo said. “We were just trying to help out and we got a lot of sup-
port from other residents.” Seaman, a resident of the township for the last seven years, has worked to gather and even cook food for those in need in the past. Now many in need are fi nding it difficult to get to food due to the conditions of the COVID-19 guidelines. He wanted to reduce
some of that need by continuing his role in supporting a program his church in Asbury Park has been involved with for years. “Once you volunteer it is amazing how all these opportunities come up,” Seaman added. That was how he, Stahnten and Russo ended up teaming up to (Hands - See Page 2)
Monmouth ACTS Answers County’s COVID-19 Needs
By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Those impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic are f i ndi ng some relief through the Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) program. Mon mouth ACTS
is a pu bl ic - p r ivat e initiative to promote and enhance access to human services. The prog ram was created by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2018 to carry out recommendations of a Hu m a n S e r v ic e s
Need s Assessment. It i s a p u bl i c - p r i vate partnership that brings together Count y e mploye e s f rom t he D e p a r t me nt of Human Services and c om mu n it y/p r ivat e partners on the Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council (MAAC)
to enhance access to services for County residents. Mon mouth ACTS is identif ying the most pressing issues th roughout Monmouth County and the most effective ways to communicate critical services and support
systems to residents. All services and support systems are being quickly added to MonmouthResoureNet. org to help residents access Mon mouth County’s resources. Monmouth County Fr e ehold e r D e put y (Needs - See Page 7)
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School Budget Remains “A Work In Progress”
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL - School Board members were hoping to adopt a tentative school budget next month but that remains to be seen as the spending plan remains “a work in progress” between now and when it will come up for a vote. Last month the board introduced its $123.1 million tentative budget to fund its operations. A May 6 public hearing was planned for it. The budget is expected to see some changes right up to that public hearing date. School Board President Mark Bonjavanni said that while the board approved the tentative budget, “That word ‘tentative’ has never been truer than today.” Members of the board’s financial committee will still have to conduct some “virtual” meetings to continue its work on the spending plan beyond its introduction. “This is needed between now and then to develop our final budget. The budget is actually a work in progress,” Bonjavanni said. “Presently, the budget does not call for any cuts. We are looking at a $2.3 tax levy which is a bit of a decrease because our ratables in town have gone up. We did notice our state aid did go down. It was $28 million and something down this year which is down from what we were expecting from the S-2 cuts,” Bonjavanni said. The S-2 cuts come from a state plan to redirect aid from districts that were losing students and considered to have more money than other districts. Howell’s school district will see its state aid continue to drop during the current school year. Last year it received $32.63 million in state aid. The school district will get $30.98 million for 2019-20 which is a loss of $1.65 million. Currently, this year’s proposed budget totals will be supported by the collection of $79.9 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners. The tax rate is expected to drop from $1.132 per $100 of assessed valuation in 2018 to $1.101 per $100. (Budget - See Page 6)
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help residents last month. “One of the beautiful things about Howell Township is we always get more volunteers then we have people who need help, which says so much about the township. It really is incredible,” Seaman added. Seaman went on to say, “we say ‘Hey we need help,’ and we get 30 volunteers and we have one person who needs assistance. It is difficult to coordinate because we don’t have limitless pockets to go out and buy things for people. We are trying to facilitate grocery pickup like ‘go online, place your order and we will pick it up for you’ just to make it easier for people who can’t get around.” “Unfortunately, some of the situations are beyond what we can really do. Billy, Tommy and I like to do something rather than do nothing. It is usually Tommy’s idea and we are just happy to help. Last year we did a big landscape clean-up at the VFW because why not?” Seaman added. Seaman gave credit to the Shore Chris-
tian Church in Asbury Park and the Jersey Shore Dream Center. “They are partners in community outreach and charitable work. One of our big mantra’s is ‘find a need and fill it,’” Seaman said. “That is just what we’ve been trying to do. They are a 365-day operation they run a baby pantry for mothers in need and they have a huge food supply for people to deliver and donate. It is tough because some of the things they have there can’t be used effectively because the problem with donations is that you are getting random things from people,” Seaman said. He gave the example, “If you gave a person who has a hot plate and a refrigerator a 20-pound bag of rice what are they going to do with it? Unfortunately, you are only allowed to do so much as a charity because there are a million legalities to everything to help. We are trying to make the most of it without wasting things.” “I spent plenty of time while I was in the military in a military kitchen,” Seaman added for occasions where he has cooked food for benefit causes in the past. He said his wife and his daughter have strongly supported his community service work and were the motivating factors in his joining the church. “I got into it second hand.” Seaman said the church and its partner delivers to the whole community. “I never realized how many needy people we have. I knew there was homeless everywhere. They have predetermined stops that they have been making for years where they are able to deliver food packages. It is being done in Asbury Park, Neptune, Wall, Belmar and all over that whole shore area.” “Now with things being how they are we have to be much more careful in how we are doing things in terms of gloves, masks but also being out there and showing people that there is hope. People need to know there are people out there doing good things even when times are at their worst,” Seaman said.
Wells Elected As Monmouth County Library Commission Chairman MANALAPAN – Frank Wells, Union Beach, was elected chair man of the Monmouth County Library Commission at their reorganization meeting held recently at the headquarters library, 125 Symmes Dr. Wells succeeds Renee B. Schwarz who had been a member of the Commission for 50 years. Nancy Grbelja was elected vice-chairma n a nd Ma r y A n n Mu sich secre tary-treasurer. Other members of the Commission are Brian Boms of Atlantic Highlands and Barbara McMorrow, Freehold Township. Vacancies created at the expiration of the terms of Schwarz and Grace Abramoff have not yet been fi lled.
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Continued From Page 1 The ow ner of a home assessed at $300,000 would pay $3,303 in K-8 school taxes while the owner of a home assessed at $400,000 would pay $4,404 in K-8 school taxes while the owner of a home assessed at $500,000 would pay $5,505 in school taxes in the upcoming year. Bonjavanni said, “the governor had talked about getting some emergency aid (to districts) but we are not thinking that we will qualify for that emergency aid.” “We’ve been fiscally responsible and for at least 10 years as we’ve been doing long term planning. That was $50 million that he had put out. We will probably just get that $28 million,” Bonjavanni added. “Right now, we are coming in with a 2.31 tax rate however if the governor decided to cut us even more and we don’t know what will happen with this coronavirus, we may see changes. We will continue to work on this,” Bonjavanni said.
It was noted that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of the budget’s introduction. The spending plan was approved with six votes during a March 20 board meeting, none opposed. Board members Ira Thor and Cristy Mangano were absent at that meeting. “The governor has pushed back finalizing the budget from the state until Sept 30. This means that we could see the final numbers in regards to state aid (or, in Howell’s case - cuts) at that time,” Bonjavanni said. “We are required currently and this could change, to meet May 6, to strike our budget. We already have been told that we will be losing $11 million over the next seven years.” “We just hope that the numbers don’t get worse after the State final budget. We continue to attempt to be as fiscally conservative as possible,” Bonjavanni added. Two years ago, the school district’s budget totaled $123.8 million and was supported by the collection of $78.2 million in taxes.
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Continued From Page 1 Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the County’s health and human services departments said, “Monmouth ACTS is about working together to streamline services and make it easy for our residents to find what they need. “Our mission is more important than ever,” she said. “I’m proud to see how our County is handling this crisis, in towns like Marlboro and Asbury Park, where the municipal governments are working hand-in-hand with local service providers to reach out and better help residents during this unprecedented time.” Monmouth ACTS has already provided the following updates on services for residents: Early Childhood Success - Childcare Resources, a nonprofit agency that coordinates, assists and strengthens child care services, and the Family Advocate of the Monmouth County Council for Young Children (CCYC) are working together to streamline needs and handle the promotion of childcare resources in an effective, efficient manner. Positive Youth Development - Recognizing the issue of young students being out of school yet still needing connection to learning and social resources, the Monmouth ACTS Positive Youth Development Hub is su r veying and inventorying state and County online resources available to children, and will provide an organized list on MonmouthResourceNet.org. Through the Aging Hub, the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services has developed a COVID-19 Resource Guide geared toward the aging population. Also through the Aging Hub, the Monmouth County Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) has remained fully operational and is collecting local municipal resources to compile in one directory. County employees and the various organizations that make up the Aging Hub are connecting homebound callers to a home-delivery meal source if they qualify and calling seniors to check in often. Behavioral Health - The Behavioral Health Hub is coordinating a large-scale mobilization of the County’s mental health community based on a model successfully implemented after Hurricane Sandy. The Hub is coordinating existing resources, identifying response liaisons from each community behavioral health agency and engaging private clinicians to participate in a network of supports for residents. The Behavioral Health Hub
The Howell Times, April 25, 2020, Page 7 is also coordinating a master list of help hotlines and will make the list available for residents on the Monmouth ACTS website. When residents call the Monmouth County COVID-19 hotline (732845-2070) for mental health support, they will be triaged into the Hub’s network of immediate responders for support. Housing - Monmouth residents facing homelessness are urged to call 2-1-1, or visit MonmouthResourceNet.org for housing and shelter information. Transportation - The Monmouth County SCAT Program (Demand-Responsive Services Monmouth County Division of Transportation) is operating for senior and disabled residents needing transportation for medical or grocery shopping purposes only at this time. The Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council (MAAC) Executive Committee will continue to integrate the Hubs with frequent phone meetings and streamlined communications. MAAC leadership estimates developments in the availability of services and supports for Monmouth County residents will come quickly. Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said he was “extremely grateful to all of our County employees and every essential employee who is doing their part during this pandemic, especially those who are helping our most vulnerable populations. “Human needs for food, shelter, safety and both physical and mental wellness do not stop during a global health crisis. That is why it is so important for Monmouth ACTS to assist in bringing these various organizations together to better help the community,” he said. “We know this is a frightening and stressful time for residents, but we’re going to get through this, and we’re going to do it together,” Kiley added. Kiley thanked all “the workers on the front line – the health care workers, service providers, counselors and so many more who are doing inspiring work to keep us safe and provide terrific supports to our residents.” “Monmouth ACTS was created to bring together County employees and community nonprofit leaders to share their distinct perspectives for the common good,” Mary Pat Angelini, Chair of MAAC and CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group said. “Together, they find effective ways to meet today’s human service needs and improve overall quality of life, and at this time of unanticipated need, all partners are rising to the challenge.” For additional information on Monmouth ACTS, visit MonmouthACTS.org. For residents in need of services, visit MonmouthResourceNet.org.
United Way Hosts Spring Tee-Off
JERSEY SHORE – The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean County will be hosting a spring tee-off at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal on May 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot early as the event sold old
last year. Brunch will be provided prior to shot gun, cocktails and dinner will follow afterwards. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Toni Pitts at 848-206-2036 or tpitts@uwmoc.org.
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NJNG Supports Food Banks During Pandemic
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
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NEW JERSEY – Fast action can save lives. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms below call 9-1-1 immediately. It could be a heart attack. Do not drive to the hospital yourself or have a family member do so. If there is a serious heart issue, emergency medical personnel can start tests and treatments right away in the ambulance
and can send time-sensitive information to the hospital in anticipation of your arrival. Symptoms include: chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, cold sweats or clammy skin, unusual fatigue or weakness, dizziness, nausea or lightheadedness, anxiety and feeling of indigestion that won’t go away.
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Local Man 3-D Prints Masks For Doctors
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Whenever there’s a big problem, everyday people often step up to the challenge. Wherever COVID-19 has struck, there has been a shortage of personal protective equipment for first responders. Globally, the story is the same: as the numbers of infected rise, so does the demand for masks, gowns, and other necessities among the medical community. Township resident Eric Mewengkang, is part of a group of people who have been using their 3-D printers to make masks for medical professionals. These masks are a plastic shield that drops down from the forehead and creates a kind of splash guard for the wearer. They are not to be confused with the N95 respirator masks that look like surgical masks and filter out particles from the air. His group is made up of people from all over the world. There are about 8-10 people who collectively print about 200 masks a day. A3-D printer builds an object one layer at a time until it’s complete. In this case, it is literally building a plastic object one tiny layer at a time until it’s real. The printer is told what to make by giving it a design file. That file is open source, meaning that people share the file and make changes to it to fit people’s needs. They might get feedback like “it’s too tight on the
straps,” and then they make the necessary adjustments. He estimated that this group has spent hundreds of thousands of hours fine-tuning the process. The first ones took four hours to print. Now, they can be done in 30 minutes, he said. He dropped them off to some doctors at Community Medical Center in Toms River and they loved them. It snowballed from there. Now, he’s getting requests from doctors and nurses all over the state and even from Rhode Island and North Carolina. Officially, hospitals can’t approve these masks since they are being made in someone’s home, rather than a quality-controlled factory where they would be tested. However, doctors and nurses from these hospitals have reached out to him directly for masks, and he drops them off outside the hospitals and medical offices. “Doctors are saying ‘We’re at home making masks out of shower curtains and clothes,’” he said. Others have told him that they share a mask, washing it in between uses. “They’re better than nothing,” he said. Hobbytown in Toms River donated some of the raw material. Others are donating cash to help him make more. If you are interested in donating, visit gofundme.com/f/funds-to-make-ampdonate-3d-printed-face-shields
Governor: New Rules About Going Out By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy said that the social distancing measures appear to be working and the time is now to increase safety precautions to continue to save lives. The following rules went into effect at 8 p.m. on April 10: • Everyone must wear a mask or some kind of facial covering if you have to go out to one of the essential businesses that are still open. Children younger than 2 are exempt. • Workers must wear gloves and face masks, provided at the business’ expense. • Businesses will only allow half of their capacity at any one time. • People can deny masks for medical reasons. An employee can’t ask for medical verification. • Stores must designate special hours for high-risk individuals to shop. In most cases, store employees are the ones who will be tasked with enforcing these new rules, putting them on the front line. They can deny entry to a person if they do not follow the rules. The employee can’t deny entry if the customer needs medical supplies or food. The business could provide an alternate method to keep the person outside and still get them the needed items. Additionally, the stores would be required to do extra sanitizing throughout the day, put up signage, place physical barriers between customers and cashiers, provide contact-free payment options, and many other methods to increase social distancing. “Based on the requirements of the State of New Jersey, we remind all shoppers to wear facial coverings in the grocery store,” said Linda Doherty, president & CEO, New Jersey Food Council. “We also ask that you shop alone to reduce crowds and always practice social distancing. Use your eyes to inspect items, not your hands. Discard gloves, wipes and masks in the trash; and, please remember, to thank your grocery heroes
serving you. Let’s work together to ensure the safest shopping experience for all New Jersey residents.” Social Distancing Working According to New Jersey statistics, the practice of social distancing is helping curb the spread of the infection. On the downside, New York is the only state with more cases right now. The state’s figures show that about half of its ventilators are being used. It also shows that six hospitals are completely full right now. On the upside, hundreds of patients with the coronavirus have been discharged from hospitals. About 56 percent of people who are being tested are coming back as negative. Murphy said he was optimistic that the state’s climb upward in cases will start to level out soon, and then go down. When specifically this could happen is unknown.
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Inside One Family’s Struggle With COVID-19
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Bob Richards and his wife Mary, flew into Florida’s West Palm Beach Airport on Thursday, March 12 to attend the wedding of their nephew, whose nuptials were to be held on March 14. “That’s where I think we picked up the virus,” Bob said during a phone interview from his home in Brick recently. “Six members of our extended family, who were from New Jersey and from New York City, have tested positive since they came home, and one of my cousins, who has diabetes, has been hospitalized,” said Bob, who is in his 60s. Two family members in Florida also developed symptoms in the days following the wedding. On March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised no gatherings of 50 or more people in the United States over the next eight weeks. The Richards flew home on March 16, which is when they came down with a fever and chills initially, followed by various other symptoms including coughing, body aches and more. After being home about a week, Mary thought they should be tested, but testing in New Jersey was limited to those who had a fever. Mary called Ocean Medical Center in Brick where they suggested a video exam for coronavirus with an emergency room doctor. Instead of waiting on hold, she joined a queue and the doctor called her about two hours later. “You probably have coronavirus; it’s everywhere,” said the emergency room doctor, who was based in Weehawken. “I think I had it last week,” she added. Another week passed. The Richards’ felt like they were getting better, but he would have full days where he felt achy and fatigued, and she had a lingering cough. Both of them had lost their sense of taste and smell. By that time, COVID-19 testing was being expanded in New Jersey. When testing began at the PNC Arts Center, lines were reported to be three miles long, and testing was only available to those who had a
fever and a prescription, so the Richards’ continued to rest at home. When the testing center opened at Ocean County College on March 30, the couple called their family doctor to see if they were eligible to get prescriptions for the COVID-19 test. “When we told our doctor about the wedding, and about how many of our relatives tested positive, she wrote the prescription,” Richards said. The couple was able to book an online appointment for the next day. Their 26-year-old son, who had attended the Florida wedding, also got a prescription to be tested. The only symptoms he had was the loss of taste and smell. The drive-thru testing facility at Ocean County College was by appointment, so there was no line of cars, no waiting, and all three family members stayed in their car as employees from the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) performed the test, which was done with a nasal swab. “When I heard about the test, I figured it was a Q-tip in the nostril, but as it turned out it was about twice that length. I felt like it tickled the back of my eyeballs,” Richards joked. “The facility was run with military precision, it was very impressive,” he added. The family was told that results would be available in three to five days, and three days later they got their results. Test results from Mary and her son came back “Positive for 2019-NCOV,” but Richards’ test came back “Not Detected.” According to their health care provider, based on Richards’ clinical history, exposure and symptoms, the results were likely a false negative, which is not unusual. His results could also mean that he no longer had detectable levels since the test did not check for antibodies. * Note: The name of the couple and a few identifying details have been changed in this story to protect their identity.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Quarantine May Not Be Safe When There’s Domestic Violence
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - What is happening behind closed doors during the coronavirus quarantine for families who have a history of domestic abuse? There is no question that tensions are running high for most people who self-quarantine. They are isolated, and when they do venture out, they have to keep a social distance from others. “There has actually been a decrease in [domestic abuse hotline] calls across the state,” said Mary Pettrow, associate service area director of Catholic Charities’ Providence House-Domestic Violence Services. The organization provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and their children. “Historically, when there’s a crisis, like SuperstormSandy and 9-11, there is quiet before the uptick happens,” she said in a recent phone interview. Victims of domestic abuse can manage for a short period of time while sheltering in place, but now the quarantine has been extended, she said. “A lot of referrals come from school guidance counselors, hairdressers, doctors and others, when people confide in them, but people are not seeing each other since they are now in isolation,” Pettrow explained. Domestic abuse is about power and control. Individuals and families keep the violence a secret so outside people don’t see it, she said. “Social distancing equals physical distancing, so as a society we can still check on each other, we need to check on people,” she said. Pettrow said, “isolation can escalate the violence, especially when there’s outside forces like drinking, and loss of employment, which can cause financial stress and as children are home can escalate in families where violence exists.” Ocean County has one of the highest populations of seniors across the state, so domestic violence is not just an issue for younger families, Pettrow added. “We have seen domestic abuse on seniors when an adult child moves back into the house,” she said. “If you’re unsure that you’ve been a victim of domestic abuse, just call; you can stay
anonymous,” Pettrow said. “We’ll get you the help you need.” Providence House receives an average of 2,000 individual outreach calls a year, and an average of 700 calls a year to their hotline, she said. They are open right now and all services are available. The organization is funded by the Department of Children and Families, multiple federal grants, fundraising and individual donations. Their major fundraiser - a gift auction held at Georgian Court University in June - can’t be held as planned due to coronavirus restrictions. The fundraiser nets $70,000, “so we’re kind of scrambling, trying to backfill that revenue loss,” Pettrow said. “But we’re not going to let it hinder our ability to help and offer our services.” To reach Providence House call 732 244-8259. Calls to the state hotline for domestic violence are also down during the pandemic, said Executive Director of Womanspace Patricia Hart, who runs the statewide hotline. “That’s one of the problems - there’s been no increase in calls, and with us that’s the fear that with the quarantine there might not be many opportunities for someone to make calls, or to get out,” she said in a recent phone call. “When there’s less calls we get concerned.” Many of the recent calls to the hotline have been questions about the coronavirus, she added. “It says a lot. People are scared, and they don’t know where to turn,” Hart said. The hotline is still manned, 24/7, but the staff is spending a lot of time on conference calls, Zoom meetings and webinars, learning how to protect the staff and clients against the virus, she said. “But our main mission is domestic violence and sexual assault,” Hart said. “How do we provide these critical services during a pandemic?” The statewide hotline number is 1-800-572SAFE, where victims can receive information and referrals. Last year Womanspace received some 3,000 calls on their hotline, Hart said. According to Brick Police Chief James Riccio, there were 52 calls in the township for domestic violence in January, 53 in February and 48 in March.
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By Wendy McClure JERSEY SHORE - The week of Easter is usually a time when small businesses at the shore start waking up. However, it looks like an extra-long nap this year due to COVID-19. Restaurants, bars, casinos, gyms and movie theaters have all been limited in some capacity since March 16 when Gov. Phil Murphy announced the closing of all places where people gather in large groups. A stay-at-home order was put in place a week later. As the number of people infected and deaths from the virus continue to rise, the state continues to limit social interaction even more with the closure of parks and recreation areas. It’s not good news for your favorite restaurants in town which have been barely hanging on for the past month. What would have been the spring break season has been wiped out completely, which is a time when these businesses start bringing in much needed revenue to keep operations running. There are several initiatives in place to help during this unprecedented time. One is the Dining Bonds Initiative, which is a new national program, meant to draw funding to the struggling restaurant industry ASAP. You can buy a “Dining Bond” from a participating restaurant now – providing necessary funds for the restaurant - and then redeem it at a later date. There is also the Payroll Protection Act, which is part of the government stimulus package. It’s essentially a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest or utilities. But there have been some issues with even applying for the funding. Gail Anderson, Associate Art Director at Surflight Theater in Beach Haven says there has been no sales of tickets for future live stage shows right now so most decisions can’t be made until they know when they can open their doors again.
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She said the full summer schedule is still intact, but they are revamping their budget. They were also excited to take advantage of the stimulus package, but it hasn’t gone as hoped. “Our bank doesn’t even have the application for us to fill out at this time,” she said. “We can’t move forward until we know if we can secure the funds.” Anderson encourages anyone who can to purchase a gift certificate that can be used at any point in the future. Some restaurants that have been shut down completely for the past four weeks are starting to come up with ideas of how to bring some money in while serving the community. The Arlington in Ship Bottom just put out a feeler over social media to see if people would be interested in curbside pickup of certain staples most people can only get at the grocery store. Co-owner Brian Sabarese said they will offer a selection of produce; meats such as steak, pork chops, burgers and fish; some of their popular prepared foods like wings and noodle bowls; wine; growlers of beer and even toilet paper and paper towels on their order form. “It’s a way to offer an opportunity to those who need food staples that can just pick them up curbside rather than navigate the grocery store,” he said. “It’s a wait and see on how well it will work out but there has been a lot of interest.” The Sawmill in Seaside Park had to drastically reduce their staff but still open everyday offering curbside pickup and delivery. General Manager Ron Rinaldi said they are in the same boat as everyone else until the stay at home order is lifted. But they are committed to staying open and offering what they can. In addition to their regular menu, they are also offering family style dinners for people of 2, 4, 6 or 8. Rinaldi says; “We have had to reschedule our banquets/ weddings for March and April, but we still have reservations coming in for future dates.” It’s a tough time for everyone right now, but if you are able to support any of your local businesses and organizations by ordering anything you can now, it will help them remain open or reopen in the future.
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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!
Sneezing is triggered by many situations including epileptic disorders, a response to bright lights, spicy foods or dust and pollen. It often goes hand in hand with a runny nose. Aside from a cough, sneezing is the most apparent symptom of a cold, flu and as of late, COVID-19. Facts About Sneezing 1. Most people need to close their eyes when sneezing. 2. Sneezes travel far, much farther than we thought, around 90 miles per hour. 3. The sound of your sneeze is based upon your anatomy. 4. Once a sneeze starts, it’s impossible to stop. 5. The medical term for sneezing is sternutation. 6. The phrase “God bless you” has something to do with bubonic plague. Let’s vow to sneeze politely from now on, especially because of the circumstances with the coronavirus! If you are mindful and polite, you could literally spare someone from catching a life-threatening disease. So sneeze into the crook of your elbow, or down into your scarf or shirt, or into a tissue. Wear your masks. Don’t blow your germs all over the place, it’s not only dangerous, it’s rude. If infectious (and please be mindful that you might be asymptomatic), your sneeze could be expelling a virus or bacteria up to 25 or 30 feet away from you. The mucus and saliva that you spew could hurt someone these days in a very serious way.
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By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates IF YOU HAVE HAD YOUR WORK REDUCED AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO COLLECT PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. PLEASE SEE THE GUIDELINES BELOW TO HELP YOU COLLECT BENEFITS CREATED BY THE CARES ACT. New Jersey Partial Unemployment Insurance Benefits And How They Are Calculated To be eligible for partial benefits, a claimant cannot work more than 80 percent of the hours normally worked in the job. For example, if the claimant worked a 40-hour week, the claimant won’t be able to get benefits if the claimant worked more than 32 hours. If the claimant’s employer offers additional hours that the claimant chooses not to accept, the claimant’s benefits may be affected. In addition New Jersey has a weekly benefit capped rate based on the state minimum wage. For 2020, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $713. Partial Unemployment and Covered Individuals Under the CARES ACT The individual must self-certify that he or she is otherwise able to work and available for work within the meaning of applicable state law except that the individual is unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work for one of the following reasons: • He or she is diagnosed with COVID-19; • He or she has symptoms of COVID-19 and is in the process of seeking a medical diagnosis; • A household member has COVID-19; He or she is providing care to a household member with COVID-19; • A child or other person in the household for which the individual is the primary caregiver is unable to attend school or daycare due to COVID-19; The individual is unable to reach work due to a quarantine; • The individual is unable to attend work because a healthcare professional advised him or her to self-quarantine; • The individual is scheduled to commence employment and does not have a job or is unable
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Hopeful Video Reminds It’s NOT The End of The World By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - School administrators and instructors have had a challenging time with the current school closure and remote learning, but they decided they also needed to provide a lesson in hope for the community as well. That lesson came in the form of a fastpaced, fun-filled video shot around school facilities as inspiration to not only school staff and students but for parents and residents of Jackson to let them know that things will get better. The effort was led by Jackson Liberty High School Principal Geoff Brignola, who was also the lead singer. The group dropped a video with new lyrics to a song entitled “It’s NOT the End of the World as We Know It,” riffing off the R.E.M. song of the opposite sentiment. Brignola said, “we were working hard to get our students the tools they needed, and we took a moment to convey the most important lesson of all - which is that we are here for them and that everything is going to be okay. Letting them know in a lighthearted way seemed to work - the response was amazing.” As of April 1, the video had nearly 26,000 views on the district’s YouTube Channel, which can be found at jacksontelevision. com. Early on during the process district administrators pulled together some footage of how they were spending the fi rst few days of remote learning - getting Chromebooks to students, organizing lessons, and showing off their song re-writing skills. While Brignola spearheaded the project, video technology teachers Harry Ferone and Ethan Noble put it together using footage submitted from work being done in different buildings that were mostly empty, as per the guidelines. All district principals and Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco are featured doing various tasks from getting Chromebooks ready, to driving floor cleaners, to washing their hands and dancing. “In the midst of all that was going on to get our students prepared for remote learning, to have this video go out with that message was truly genius,” School Superintendent Stephen Genco said. “It was born out of a true desire to convey hope and security, and a little bit of humor into a very serious situation, and our community loved it.” After the district e-mailed it out, responses came back thanking the staff for creating a positive vibe during a stressful time.
“This was fantastic! My fi rst grader really loved her principal and vice principal flossing,” wrote Switlik parent Jennifer Morello in a response to the district e-mail. “Thank you for the uplifting video! Jackson is the best!” “The collaboration, cooperation and spirit of teamwork among parents, staff and kids has been remarkable,” Genco said. “Some principals have been calling kids on their birthdays. Teachers are adapting and thriving in this new environment. Students are utilizing varied methods to learn. Food service workers and transportation staff helping to ensure food continuity for eligible families. It has truly brought out the best in all of us. “This is unchartered territory for all of us, and as time goes on we will keep adding ways we can all adapt and excel,” Genco said. “Knowing what I know about the caliber of staff and students and families in our district, I have full confidence in our ability to get through this together.” School District Communications Manager Allison Erwin said, “district students will be continuing along with their remote learning plans until further notice and until the state makes a determination that it is safe for schools to reopen.” “Until then, the district will continue to communicate with families and will continue to work to meet students’ needs,” Erwin added. The district’s Remote Learning Plans are located on the district website at Jacksonsd.org/rlp. COVID-19 updates can be found at jacksonsd.org/covid19. The district is encouraging families to visit both of those pages for information, which includes links and resources for different kind of supports that are available, including technological, economic and social emotional supports. The district has also launched a separate TechToolKit page to help parents, teachers and students understand ways to adapt in a remote learning environment. That address is jacksonsd.org/techtoolkit. “During times of crisis it is important for all of our staff and families to know that we are here for them and that there are places they can go for help,” said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Nicole Pormilli. “From help with how to understand how to use their child’s Google account, to links for Department of Labor information, to tips and activities to keep themselves and their child healthy from a social emotional standpoint - there are some great resources on there.”
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Attorney General Issues Guidance To Law Enforcement To Protect Public Against COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued guidance to law enforcement agencies across New Jersey on steps to take to fulfill their duties to protect the public as effectively and safely as possible in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Grewal spoke by phone this
afternoon to the state’s police chiefs and other chief law enforcement executives to brief them regarding the new guidance, as well as measures being taken by Governor Murphy and the Department of Law and Public Safety to address the rapidly evolving situation. “Faced with this unprecedented health crisis, our
work as members of law enforcement is more important than ever,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Our law enforcement leaders and officers are among the best in the nation, and I know that, working together, we will rise to this challenge. The guidance we are offering today represents common sense measures, supported by health
experts, to keep our officers safe while meeting our duty to protect our communities.” The letter distributed today to all County Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Chief Executives addresses several critical areas: Keeping officers safe: the guidance specifically adopts best practices for law enforcement issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends other social distancing measures, and lays out the process for law enforcement agencies to request additional personal protective equipment. Relatedly, the Attorney General directed that divisions in the Department of Law & Public Safety may no longer hold in-person meetings and instead must use teleconference and videoconference capabilities whenever possible. Work-related travel and external meetings also have been suspended as measures to limit in-person interactions. The New Jersey State Police are also observing the CDC guidelines while communicating with civilians. For anyone who walks into the lobby at a State Police station, there is a glass partition between the visitor and the trooper to act as a barrier. To help keep conditions sanitary, every station is being cleaned twice daily. Local police departments are being urged to replicate these best practices. Addressing staffing challenges: law enforcement agencies facing staffing shortages due to officers contracting COVID-19 or becoming subject to quarantine are advised to exercise options including expanding use of Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) and relying on mutual aid agreements with their counties and neighboring municipalities. Charging decisions: law enforcement officers and prosecutors are asked to consider delaying the filing of criminal charges in cases that do not imminently impact public safety. In addition, they are urged to consider the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic in deciding whether to seek pre-trial detention, while noting that public safety and victim safety must remain the priority in any such decision. Enforcement of COVID-related violations: the letter informs all Law Enforcement Chief Executives about the rules contained in Executive Order 104, and directs each County Prosecutor and the Division of Criminal Justice to have Assistant Prosecutors and Deputy Attorneys General on call 24/7 to assist in law enforcement officers in making charging decisions for any violations of the Executive Order. The Attorney General’s guidance relates only to violations of the Governor’s Executive Order, and does not extend to the violations of COVID-related county or local orders. At the same time, because Executive Order 104 makes clear certain businesses are essential—including grocery/food stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, gas stations, and healthcare facilities—the letter instructs officers to not enforce local ordinances that limit the hours during which those companies may receive deliveries, as well as to not enforce any other local ordinances (such as noise ordinances) in ways that would inhibit transportation companies from timely and effectively delivering food, medicine, and medical supplies to these essential businesses, during the pendency of the Public Health Emergency. Enforcement of other Emergent Matters. Notwithstanding any court closures, law enforcement officers will continue to take all necessary steps to protect the public, and on any day where courts are closed, officers will handle all applications for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders (TERPOs) as they would on holidays, nights, and weekends.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 25 - may 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might end up feeling fooled if you’re attracted only by someone’s or something’s alluring appearance. Don’t forget to pay your bills on time to avoid penalties and negative marks on your credit score in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your suspicions might not be groundless, but this isn’t the right time to call someone out. Keep your nose to the grindstone in the upcoming week and focus on honoring your duties and obligations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your head may be in the clouds as your imagination soars, but some people may expect you to take things more seriously. Be responsible in the week ahead and take care of things that matter in the real world. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Being kindhearted and diligent may only go so far to protect you; be sure you’re checking all the boxes. A loved one could be difficult to deal with in the early part of the week, but you can remain understanding and avoid a confrontation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel restrained by circumstances beyond your control as the week begins. You may be so focused on dealing with what may be wrong that you might not be able to appreciate what’s right in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your inner critic might be amped up in the week ahead and find fault with things and people. You may justify this by saying that you’re simply insisting on excellence, but you may be too exacting.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Flattery is nice if you are the recipient, but it doesn’t guarantee that the flatterer is trustworthy. You might be swayed by someone who butters you up with compliments or gifts in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Temptation is something to avoid in the week to come. Any impulsive decisions or actions might backfire in a very unpleasant way. Be forgiving if a loved one isn’t as cooperative and loving as usual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might feel there isn’t enough to go around, and your wallet may feel the pinch. The desire for material success could provoke you to take unnecessary risks or make poor decisions in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your decisions about things in life and at work may be affected. As this week unfolds, avoid making changes, new starts or key decisions, because what appears to be the right direction could lead to a dead end. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might feel that people expect you to do all the hard work as the first part of the week passes by. Since you may feel unappreciated, your mood might not be as cheerful as you’d like. Avoid taking out frustrations on someone else. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Consider putting the pursuit of your dreams on hold until the second part of the week. It may be wise to put a new project on hold or pass up a chance to make a major purchase. Some people might be less cooperative than usual.
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