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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The governing body is restructuring its legal department. While most of the governing body are expecting a savings, one councilman is concerned how the new position will be appointed. The township currently has a legal department with full-time employees. This change would contract a fi rm to do the work. Councilman Daniel Rodrick was the sole dissenting vote on this. He saw it as a way to reward political allies. He noted how local attorney Gregory McGuckin has picked up the legal duties in a few nearby towns, specifically his fi rm Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky, Koutsouris & Connors. McGuckin is a former councilman in Toms River, and is currently a member of

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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 Mon-

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Houses and trees were damaged. By Chris Lundy er seemed to get the TOMS RIVER – Res- brunt of it. idents reported see“At approximately ing a tor nado blow 3:30 p.m. it appears through the area as a t o r n a d o t ou ch e d heavy winds damaged down in the area of trees and fences and Bay Avenue between even lifted a trailer into Hooper Avenue and the air. While winds Vaughn Avenue. Over were severe through- 100 calls were received out the area, Toms Riv- regarding fallen trees

─Photo courtesy Toms River Police 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 identif y the stor m t y pe classification,” a police spokesman said. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill wrote on Facebook that no one was injured. He said that the main damage was in the area (Tornado - See Page 6)

Food Banks Facing Challenges During Pandemic mouth and Ocean Cou nties has keenly felt t he 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

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Tornado:

Continued From Page 1 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 down and live wires in the area. “This thing came barreling through,” said Paul Hulse of Just Believe in a video he made right after. He showed broken windows and damaged homes, and drivers trying to navigate the roads. Fire trucks and police officers 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 responders came out, as well as the Department 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. 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 215-271-4942.

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Continued From Page 1 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 Fulfill 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. Fulfill feeds children, seniors, veterans, and the working poor. Fulfill 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. Fulfill also provides additional services to help our neighbors improve their overall situation,” Guadagno said. Fulfill 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. 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.

The Toms River Times, April 25, 2020, Page 7 Diana Tennant, 51, of Bradley Beach, died on April 6, due to complications of COVID-19. Tennant began her time with Fulfill as a volunteer and donor, and then a SNAP advocate. She became an employee 12 years ago and worked as part of Fulfill’s Resources Connections team. Community food banks everywhere have seen the same kind of increase in need and decrease in donations that Fulfill has experienced. Lacey resident Laura Caroccia is the longtime 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 Fulfill, 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 effort that’s getting us through this, Caroccia added. Joy Rende, the director of the Jackson Women of Today food pantry which pri-

marily serves Jackson but also aids those in Howell, Brick and Lakewood is adapting to COVID-19 conditions with modified hours and less volunteers. Rende said that despite the setbacks she was “amazed out the outpouring of concerns and help by the community. I receive at least five messages a day about giving money or food.” “Actually, I’m not surprised as there are people who always step up to the plate and we have been fortunate to be able to remain open,” Rende said. Rende noted that some church pantries have had to close. “Some have indefinitely closed which is frightening to those who depend upon them in their communities.”

She added that normally her volunteer staff ranges from 22 to 25 “but now we have seven to 10 volunteers and six are members of my family. We’ve also had to modify our hours but this was done so we could decrease exposure to the virus.” Rende said her organization assists 100 plus families each month. “We also changed some of our process. Before this we had a form that they would check off of items in our pantry but now we have no choice but to provide them what we have. We do try to rotate it so they get something different each month.” “We’re trying to provide items that will stretch out on their shelves like pancake mix, cereal and syrup, Rende said.

How To Help Individuals, businesses, and organizations can support Fulfill’s efforts by donating at fulfillnj. org. Cash donations go a long way for food banks, because they 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 Fulfill 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.

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Legal:

Continued From Page 1 the State Assembly. Rodrick suspected McGuckin would be the choice. McGuckin headed up Hill’s transition team after Hill won the mayoral race last year. “All of these contracts should be open and fair,” Rodrick said. He worried that this move would eliminate lower-paid attorneys “who do the real work” while padding the salaries of politically-connected higher-paid attorneys.

“He’s factually incorrect,” Mayor Maurice Hill said. Employees are retiring and won’t be replaced, he said. They are looking at a savings of a few hundred thousand dollars. Hill said he spoke to other towns of similar size, like Lakewood, Brick and Berkeley and they’ve all saved $300,000 or more for doing the same thing. Hill said Rodrick’s dissention is politically motivated, to grab a headline. “This was one of his big platforms” when Rodrick ran for office previously, Hill said.

Inside One Family’s Struggle With COVID-19 By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Bob Richards and his wife Mary, f lew 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 Cont rol and Prevent ion advised no gatherings of 50 or more people in the United States over the next eight weeks. The Richards f lew 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 Depar tment (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 identif ying details have been changed in this story to protect their identity.

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County Parks Hosting Facebook Live Educational Programs

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting Facebook Live educational programs every Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. These programs started on March 20 with “Box Turtle Talk.” A different program will be featured each time. The programs will be broadcasted on the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreations Facebook page, facebook.com/OceanCountyParks. “Because of state and county emergency declarations concerning the coronavirus outbreak, we had to make the difficult decision to close our nature centers to the public just as we have had to place restrictions on our other government buildings,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “But with social media and our creative parks department staff, we will now be bringing some of our programs to you at home.” Due to the state and county coronavirus outbreak emergency declarations, visitor and nature centers at Jake’s Branch County Park in Beachwood, Cattus Island County Park in Toms River, Wells Mills County

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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Oﬃcials: Stop Tossing Gloves, Masks On The Ground

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

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Nonprofits Continue Through Shutdown

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. Homebased 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 Fulfill 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,

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Agencies and Groups Band Together To Aid Seniors With Food Supplies

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Seniors in the county can receive a helping hand with their food shopping needs through a state, county and municipal community organizations partnership that have banded together to assist. “Unfortunately, our seniors are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to exposure to the coronavirus,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. Vicari serves as chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. “As this pandemic moves into weeks, our seniors are fearful of heading to supermarkets. While many major food stores have set aside hours for our seniors to shop, panic shopping has left many store shelves empty requiring this susceptible population to venture out several times a week for much needed food and supplies,” Vicari said. As a way to help elderly residents obtain food into their households without

them having to leave their homes, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services has teamed up with the state, several mu n icipal sen ior centers and other agencies to provide an answer to this problem. Vicari said, “we are announcing a new program that will help seniors with their food shopping needs. The program is open to all residents of Ocean County age 60 and older through this unique collaboration between the state, county, municipalities and non-profit agencies.” “We know many of our seniors can rely on family and neighbors to help with this,” Vicari said. “But sadly, many don’t have that option. We want our seniors to be able to ‘stay home’ as mandated by Gov. Murphy and President Trump in order to protect their health and keep them safe during this health crises we are all experiencing,” Vicari added. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services in partnership with Jersey Cares, the state Department of Human Services,

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Home Delivery Meals For Seniors Continue During COVID-19

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – County-run home delivery meal companies will not close down during the coronavirus outbreak, as many senior residents rely on the services. “Seniors who receive home delivered meals from our program will continue to receive their meals,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “There are also other seniors, who attend the nutritional sites that have been closed due to the coronavirus, that have been identified as home delivered meal clients and will now be receiving meals at home.” Community Service Inc. (CSI) has closed all its nutrition sites located in Toms River, Brick Township, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Stafford Township and Whiting. Although CSI transportation services have been suspended, and chronic disease and diabetes workshops are canceled, CSI outreach and nutrition staff will make daily reassurance and wellness calls to ensure the safety and well-being of participants. Places like the Lakewood Community Services Corporation have compiled shelf-stable meals for delivery and are working with the state vendor to ship the meals to Kosher Home Delivered Meal clients. While socialization has been suspended, the LCSC staff will administer outreach calls to clients over the phone. “Our providers are making every effort to make sure the elderly, the frail and the vulnerable are not without a meal during

this time,” Vicari said. “I appreciate all of these efforts. It’s together that we can get through this.” The Jewish Family and Children Service has canceled all groups and at home/ in office appointments. Staff will remain in contact with program clients over the phone. The Toms River Senior Center has closed its facility and suspended all programming. Any questions can be provided by staff over the phone. There will be available drivers for doctor appointments, food shopping and prescription pick-ups Additionally, the Manchester Township offices will be closed to the public, but will remain open to answer phones from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All transportation is cancelled. All Brick Township Municipal offices and buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff can be reached over the phone or email for any questions. The Brick Township senior services will continue their bus transportation for food shopping and medical appointments for well visits. No home visits are allowed at this time, but wellness calls will be increased to include assistance participants. “This is a fluid situation and we are all putting plans in place out of an abundance of caution,” Vicari noted. “Any senior having questions or concerns is encouraged to call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. The staff is available to help especially during this time.” To contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, call 732-929-2091 or 1-800668-4899.

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Seafood Gleaning Project Could Move To Become National Program 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

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The majority of you reading this column either wear hearing aids or know someone who does. By the time this column goes to print, there could be over 10,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey. All of us really need to practice social distancing and just stay home. The peak of COVID-19 cases may not occur for several weeks and this “invisible enemy” can attack all ages, although our senior population is significantly at risk. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper. It is also detectable in the air for three hours. I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons. So... what are the steps you can take if your hearing aid just stopped working? • Replace the battery and wait at least three minutes before you close the battery door. If you have a rechargeable hearing aid, make sure the charger is plugged in and the lights are blinking green. Some chargers need to be reset and that button is usually on the underside of the charger. • If you are wearing a hearing aid that has a dome that inserts into your ear, replace that dome and remove the white filter inside the receiver. If you have replacement filters, replace the old filter. If you don’t know how to replace the filter, take a “pin” and carefully pop off the filter. Hearing aids can function without a filter. If you don’t have extra domes,

remove the dome and clean it with soap and warm water, let it dry and put the dome back on the receiver. • Always use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the dome every day. If you’re wearing a custom hearing aid (only goes into the ear…nothing behind the ear), you should be cleaning the “white” filter daily and if the hearing aid is not working, remove the filter. Again, if you have replacement filters, replace the old one. If you don’t, leave the filter out. • If you’re wearing a traditional BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid with an earmold, it is more than likely that your “tubing” is blocked with wax. In many cases, the tubing needs to be replaced. This creates a big problem since 99% of our offices are closed. In the short term, I would remove the tubing from the “ear hook” of the hearing aid, and run very warm water through the tubing or even hydrogen peroxide. In addition, if you have a “pipe cleaner” run this wire completely through the ear mold. Please let everything dry out before putting the tubing back on the BTE ear hook. • If you have hearing aids that are connected to an APP on your smart phone, remember the hearing aids are still operational whether you lose connection with your APP. Your hearing healthcare provider can provide you with technical support phone numbers from all of the major hearing aid manufacturers. They will help you reconnect your hearing instruments to your APP. Hopefully these trouble shooting steps will be helpful in rectifying your hearing aid issue. If not, contact your hearing healthcare professional and leave them a message. In my practice, we are checking messages on a daily basis and returning calls. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to directly email me at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing. com or 732-818-3610. Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. All the Best! Dr. Izzy

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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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 Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD - The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is seeking public support in their effort to collect 10,000 face masks, isolation gowns and gloves for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and direct support professionals. Arc Executive Director Laura Williams said, “we realize we need to remain proactive for the safety of our staff and the individuals we serve amid the COVID-19 crisis.” The Department of Health is recommending universal masking for healthcare workers and The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is voluntarily following those guidelines. The Arc is in search of protective face masks, not necessarily the N95 masks reserved for hospitals. Williams added, “we have already teamed up with Sew to Stop who are mobilizing sewers in the tri-state area.” “We are hopeful we receive the 10,000 masks we need for a 30-day supply for our staff and residents very soon,” Williams

said. The Arc, Ocean County Chapter continues to provide direct care during the COVID-19 crisis to 184 residents among twenty-two group homes, forty-three supervised apartments and eight supportive living apartments. Housing options are based on the individuals needs and desires with the goal to live a full and productive life in the community. For more information and how you can help please visit arcocean.org. The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc. was established in 1955 with the mission to advocate, provide opportunities and supports necessary for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their mission includes that all such individuals be accepted and valued as citizens of the communities in which they choose to live, learn, work and play. Currently, the chapter serves more than 1,500 individuals through residential services, vocational services, and family support services.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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 drivethrough 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.

Who To Call To Report Illegal Gatherings By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Despite a statewide Executive Order banning any social gatherings, people are still having parties and some non-essential businesses are still open. These people are making it harder to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the Ocean County Health Department is telling people to call their local police on them. Executive Order 107 bans gatherings of 10 or more, in correlation with advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Social distancing is still required for any smaller gathering. The health department has no authority to enforce residents to follow social distancing orders, said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. Yet the department is fielding a steady stream of calls and emails about these incidents. “Many calls reference food establishments still offering sit-in dining, large group gatherings, weddings, etc.,” Regenye said. “Residents should know that social distancing is a very

effective intervention to prevent the further spread and transmission of COVID-19 and is the message conveyed by public health agencies at the local, county, state and federal level.” However, the health department can’t enforce the governor’s Executive Order 107, which bans gatherings of 10. That responsibility falls to the police department. Already, local police have shut down weddings and other parties, charging those involved. “The Ocean County Health Department further advises residents that they should channel all those calls and concerns regarding noncompliance to their local police department which would be the proper enforcement agency on such matters related to the Governor’s Executive Orders and recommendations of public health related to social distancing,” he said. For more information regarding health or social distancing measures, visit ochd.org or call 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. Call the State Department of Health hotline available for medical questions at 1-800-2221222 or dial 2-1-1.

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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. References. 732-8994470 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) 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 Police Warn Of Economic-Impact Payment Scams

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department is warning people that there are scammers looking to take advantage of people who desperately need the stimulus payment that’s part of the CARES Act. “Some of our community members are very vulnerable right now due to lost wages, unemployment, illness, or simply from the stress of it all,” police said. “We want you to be aware of scams that are going around and with the stimulus payments being released, unfortunately there will be scammers trying to take advantage of you.” The IRS will deposit your payment into the bank account listed on your tax return. Social Security will get their money the same way they get their monthly benefits, even if they didn’t file a return for 2018 or 2019. Important things to keep in mind: The IRS will not call you to determine if you are eligible for a check. • Do not give your banking information to strangers offering to help. • Do not open emails with phrases “stimulus check” or “stimulus payment.”

• Do not respond to unsolicited emails or text messages requesting to verify your identity or banking information to speed up your stimulus payment. • Do not open file attachments from an untrusted or unknown source. • Hang up on anyone who calls asking for your personal information. (The IRS already knows who you are) • If you receive a fake check and they ask you to call and verify your information first, it is a scam. • Be wary of “spoofed” phone numbers on Caller-ID pretending to be from your bank or credit card. Hang up. Call back your bank’s published phone number. • Never give your banking PIN number to anyone. • If you are skeptical, simply hang up or don’t respond. Protect yourself! • Consider “freezing” your credit so scammers cannot open an account under your name. “Unfreeze” it later when you apply for a new loan or credit card. • NEVER, NEVER, NEVER pay for anything over the phone with gift cards.

Adopt A Pet From SAVE Rescue Shelter

TOMS RIVER – Established in 2002, Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise is a 501-c nonprofit rescue shelter. SAVE takes unwanted, homeless and abandoned animals and provides them with medical care and a safe and nurturing environment until they find there forever homes. SAVE is a no kill shelter.

Visit their adoption center and adopt your own furry friend. The center is located at 1594 Lakewood Road Unit 5 Toms River, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit save.rescuegroups.org.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Inside The Law Partial Unemployment Cares Act

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

to reach the job as a direct Christopher R. Shea Esq. result of COVID-19; • The individual is the sole wage earner in his or her household due to death of the head of household as a result of COVID-19; • The individual was required to quit his or her job as a result of COVID-19; • The individual’s place of employment closed due to COVID-19; and • The individual is self-employed, is seeking part-time employment, does not have sufficient work history, or otherwise would not qualify for unemployment benefits under another state unemployment program. Individuals who are able to telework with pay or who are receiving sick leave or other paid leave benefits are not eligible. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Up to 39 Weeks of COVID-19 Related Unemployment Compensation Beneﬁts If an individual is unavailable to work due to COVID-19 related reasons (e.g., COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, symptoms, or self-quarantine), they may be eligible for up to 39 weeks of unemployment compensation even though they are not available for work. To be eligible for this benefit, individuals must self-certify that they meet one of the criteria for unavailability to work for COVID-19 related reasons. Benefits are available under this program from January 27, 2020 until December 31, 2020, so long as the unemployment, partial unemployment, or inability to work caused by COVID-19 continues and does not exceed 39 weeks. The benefit available under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is the weekly benefit amount authorized under the unemployment compensation law of the State where the covered individual was employed, plus the amount of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ($600).

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Ocean County Library Still Open…Virtually

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

skim through hundreds of online research resources such as health, education, business, legal and job-hunting aids, literature, languages, newspapers, magazines, ancestry and history. • Temporary Download Expansion – For a limited time, patrons using OverDrive can borrow up to 10 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines at a time, double the usual amount. Patrons using hoopla can access up to 10 eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed audio and streamed video in a month. • Social Media – Join in on the conversation with OCL’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. See the Library’s full home-grown video series on YouTube. • Shore To View – OCL’s video collection features children’s songs and activities, step-by-step innovative crafting lessons, book suggestions, business tips and more. • Census 2020 – A complete guide to completing the form for America’s 10year population count, facts about its value, and tips for scam protection, in English and Spanish. All of these online services are free to those who have an Ocean County Library card, by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org

Blood Drive Scheduled TOMS RIVER – A blood drive will be held at Toms River Elks Lodge 1875, 600 Washington St., from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on April 27. Participants will be maintaining social distancing of six feet or more, and no more than 10

people are allowed in the room, including staff. Donors need to call 877-258-4825 for an appointment. The blood drive is being done in cooperation with Vitalant.

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FUN & GAMES

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35 Novel or short story, say 38 “If I may cut in ... “ 41 Typically reddish-brown ape 42 Varieties 43 Fashionable dude 46 “The A-Team” muscleman 47 Pet food brand 48 Bottle parts 51 “Waiting for Lefty” playwright Clifford 53 Capote nickname 55 Calendar periods 57 Canadian tribe 58 Sgt., e.g. 60 Zero 61 Dog treat 62 Well-hit line drive, in baseball jargon 66 Choice on the fairway 67 Ruined 68 Big Apple stage award 69 Like morning grass 70 Well-practiced

71 Politician Romney Down 1 Fed the pot 2 Pakistani city 3 Kind of column or cord 4 Dinghy blade 5 Fly ball paths 6 2008 Pixar robot 7 Letters before an alias 8 Hi-__ graphics 9 Magazine VIPs 10 Poppy narcotic 11 Left the 44-Down sans permission 12 Patsy 13 Richard Gere title role 18 __ Lama 22 Fittingly 24 The name Fred yells at the end of “The Flintstones” closing theme song 26 Museum manager 27 Research funding 29 Bugs 31 Happy hour perch

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

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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

for beautiful possessions and makes fiscal sense, too. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take your own weather to the picnic. Your cheerful, enthusiastic attitude can turn every frown upside down in the upcoming week. Get a handshake ready because you might meet people who will become bosom buddies. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A passing comment can set you off on a research project as this week begins. Lofty social issues may preoccupy your busy mind, but a loved one might demand a bigger chunk of your time and interrupt your studies. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A loved one or partner might offer suggestions that help you attain your financial ambitions. Take advantage of someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise guidance in the first part of the week, but be sure to stash away some money for a rainy day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enjoy having free time on your hands and better luck than usual in the first part of the week. A romantic interlude might bring pleasant surprises, but by the end of the week youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more passionate about material success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may end up getting burned if you make a big change too soon. Family issues can cause a brief period of agitation. Relax and let things come to you as this week begins and you should be satisfied with the results. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A partner may focus almost exclusively on money and budgets, but you understand that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just their way of showing love and affection.Avoid making new contacts in the early part of the week when you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at your best.

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