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Students Surprised By Signs Of The Dragon Heart

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Even dur ing spr ing break it is nice to get a surprise from your school. Township elementary school students go that in the form of yard signs that proclaimed the heart of the dragons. Manchester Township Elementary School students received the su r pr ise f rom their teachers over spring break when they obser ved signs saying “The Heart of MTES is where our Dragons are.” Those signs began appearing on their front lawns and featured heart-shaped photos of the school and the school’s dragon mascot logo. According to MTES Principal Linda Waldron, the idea was a joint effort. (Students - See Page 4)

−Photos provided by the Manchester School District (Top) The Goltsch fami ly were surprised to see the special MTES signs on their front lawn. (Bottom) Manchester Elementary School Principal Linda Waldron inspired a sign posting project to let students know they were missed.

Governor Outlines Six Point Road Map To Reopening State

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Ensuring resiliency, a responsible economic restart, securing safe places for isolation, expanded testing, sustained reduction in new cases and implementing robust contact tracing were all part of the governor’s six-point road map to reopening New Jersey. During his April 27 press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy spoke about steps

that would be taken within the next five weeks to gradually reopen the Garden State. “We have a great confidence that social distancing and other norms will help this,” the Governor said, adding that schools won’t be opening any time soon. “As we look at the curve of new COVID-19 cases, it remains flat, but

as we will discuss in a few moments, before we can get ourselves on the road to recovery, we need this curve to bend down and stay down,” Murphy said. Recently, the number of people being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 is lower than the number of people being released from the hospital, cured of COVID-19, he said. (Governor - See Page 7)

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township Council awarded a contract for a water main extension for its elevated water tank, which is expected to cost about $1.5 million. The contract was awarded during a recent meeting. The $1.5 million water main extension project is separate from the water tank itself. Mayor Kenneth Palmer praised the step forward and said the new water tower “is something we’ve been collectively working on for probably three years - getting it out to bid, getting a bid. It is really a promising day.” The mayor thanked the township’s water engineers “for getting that to happen.” He also noted the waiving of interest on late fees. He said he, two councilman and “some of the administrative folks in town got together to vet the issues to put together the resolutions.” Palmer said the fi nishing touches were being put on a rough draft of the township’s 2020 budget. “We are updating it to reflect our COVID-19 responses.” “Obviously, some things in town are going to change. We were planning to do quite a lot of paving in town I don’t know if we are going to get to that,” the mayor told the council. “There are some other things that we will probably have to modify because of where we are at and being behind the eight-ball to a certain extent. So, we are making some adjustments and I hope to get that to you in the next couple of weeks,” he said. Other approved payments include sanitizing township buildings and new signage at the township’s EMS building on Colonial Drive. In other news, Township Council members approved an ordinance on second reading concerning openings and excavation during its most recent meeting which was held online due to the continued coronavirus restrictions. Council President Samuel F. Fusaro Jr. explained the ordinance “basically forbids opening or excavation on streets that have been paved within a period of three years.” The ordinance was unanimously approved by the governing body. Council members also approved using storm recovery reserve for expenditures related to COVID-19 emergency which (Water - See Page 8)

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“We knew after the fi rst week of remote learning we wanted to do something to recognize all of our students. Everyone is doing something special for their kids, we just tried to think of something a little different.” Waldron explained that her son uses lawn signs in his district to celebrate individual students and she thought MTES could do it for all of their families. She decided to share the idea with secretaries Trish Conti, Jaime Mackenzie and Terry Marcinzyck and they loved it. “We tossed around ideas for the signage and Trish suggested the saying ‘The Heart of MTES is Where our Dragons Are.’ Of course I added the (school mot to) ‘We Believe i n You.’ Jai me worked with the sign company, Sign Up Signs and Promotions in Beachwood, to create a design,” Waldron said. “Terry created a spreadsheet of all families and we realized we needed 410 signs so each family would get one,” Waldron added. Funds for the signs came from the school’s student activity fund, which is supported by the school’s fundraising activities and “that’s how they came to life. A little token, a huge group effort, and all out of pure love!” Waldron said they hoped to get the signs in time for Spring Break week, thinking they would have time to deliver them then. The signs were delivered on

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Continued From Page 1 “This data, which we receive and report every day, is the measuring stick of our progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Murphy added. “Our progress to date has been driven by the hard work of tens of thousands of dedicated health care professionals and fi rst responders.” Discussing his vision to put the state on the road to recovery he prefaced, “there is still much work to be done. If we let up even one bit with our aggressive social distancing measures too soon – even one day too soon – we can easily see ourselves skidding off this road.” Gov. Murphy stressed, “public health creates economic health. That’s the order in which we must proceed. It means that before we reopen non-essential stores and businesses, before we can reopen our parks, or before we allow in-person dining in our restaurants – among any host of other activities – people need to know, first and foremost, that their health will be safeguarded from COVID-19. “With that principle as our starting point, we can put ourselves on The Road Back – with a clear vision for moving forward, and guided by objective metrics and mileposts we must meet to move forward. The Road Back is driven by data, science, health progress, and common sense. We will use rigorous standards that are equally smart and thoughtful,” he added. “This road map is designed with one goal only – to restore the health, strength, and well-being of New Jersey for the long-term. Until we give the public confidence that they should not be fearful, we cannot take further steps. A plan that is needlessly rushed is a plan that will needlessly fail,” Murphy said adding that he will wait until May 15 to announce whether schools will reopen during the current school year. The governor mentioned his conversa-

The Manchester Times, May 2, 2020, Page 7 tion with Linda Goler Blount, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. “We know from the data that COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on our communities of color. So, we must not only ensure that these communities can thrive again, our system must ensure equity as we get to that point. “COVID-19 did not create the inequalities in our society. But, it laid them bare. So, this is also our opportunity to help close those gaps,” Gov. Murphy added. The governor noted that recovery wasn’t just about New Jersey. “For us to rush ahead of either Pennsylvania or New York, or any of our other four state partners – or vice versa – would risk returning our entire region back into lockdown mode. “This doesn’t mean that we will, or even can, take every step at the exact same time, or in the exact same way, as our neighbors but, we will share information and make decisions based on the guidance of our public health and security experts, and with an eye on our north star, which is to protect lives across our seven states and across our nation,” he said. The governor said that when the state has accomplished the “six principles that will keep New Jersey on the road back - using renewed public health to create renewed economic health; following trends of sustained reductions in new COVID-19 cases and other key metrics reflecting a decreasing burden of disease; expanding testing capacity and speeding-up the return of results; robust contact tracing; and ensuring safe places where those positively diagnosed in the future can isolate - we can move to principle number five, responsibly restarting our economy to restore our economic health and, to secure our future, we move to principle number six – ensuring our resiliency.” The Stay-at-Home Order which has been in effect since March 21, will remain in effect in its entirety until further notice. “For us to move out from underneath this order, we

will need to see, at the least, a sustained reduction in the number of new positive COVID-19 test results, new COVID-19 related hospitalizations, and other metrics. We also will need to see our hospitals step down from functioning under a crisis standard of care,” he said. “We will need to look across a length of time, and to not be distracted by statistical noise. We need to ensure we have a robust and fully functioning healthcare system ready to meet the challenges ahead. And, it’s not just our hospitals, but also ambulatory facilities, long term care facilities, provider practices – everywhere health care is delivered,” he added. Gov. Murphy said the state was actively working toward doubling diagnostic testing capacity by the end of May, and having everything in place – from the kits themselves to the lab capacity necessary to ensure quick turnaround of results. “We will prioritize testing for healthcare workers, other essential workers, and vulnerable populations and we will ensure those who test positive will be linked to a health care provider,” he said. “Our system will also be prepared to engage in targeted surveillance testing within communities, to further protect against the resurgence of COVID-19 and to build datasets that can help us better understand its spread,” Murphy said. “To achieve these aims, we will need significant support from our federal partners, and we will continue to expand our partnerships with private-sector labs, and with institutions like Rutgers,” he said. There is also a need to recruit and deploy an army of contact tracers whose sole purpose will be to identify these individuals, so medical staff can follow-up and ensure they do not contribute to further spread of COVID-19. According to national guidance, a proper program will require anywhere from 15 to 81 persons engaged in contact tracing for every 100,000 residents. The governor said this means between

roughly 1,300 to more than 7,000 people to take on this work. But, the state are is engaging a number of tech companies to decrease the need for personnel and to make these personnel more accurate. “We will need to provide those who do test positive in the future with a safe and free place to isolate themselves and protect others from COVID-19. We must also be prepared to support these people with wrap-around services, as needed,” the governor added. The governor said “when we restart our economy, we will see new COVID-19 cases. That much we are sure about. Our goal will be to prevent these new cases from multiplying.” The governor will be announcing the formation and the members of the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission involving economists, business leaders, labor leaders, and health care experts among them, with local, national, and global experience and knowledge. “It will be their task to balance multiple competing needs to ensure we arrive at equitable decisions that work for every community in our state. I want nothing more than to see every Main Street filled with shoppers and diners once again. I want our construction sites roaring with activity once again. I want to see the shore humming through the summer,” Gov. Murphy said. “We cannot think of COVID-19 as a oneand-done. Ensuring New Jersey’s resiliency for the next outbreak – and that no one will be left unprotected because of racial or socio-economic status – must be part of our response to this outbreak. COVID-19 showed no favorites in ravaging our state, and neither will we in preparing for the next wave,” he said. “This is a plan for how we move forward – not if we move forward,” he said. “So, let’s do this together. Let’s start by lowering the curve. We can do this if we all keep focus over the coming weeks. And, when we do this, it will be that much sooner that we are able to reach our destination.”

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Continued From Page 1 Township Clerk Sabina Martin said was “established so we can keep track of all our COVID expenditures up to this point and forward.” Also passed was an arrangement between the township’s recreation department and Manchester Board of Education “which is for uses of their buses for our recreation programs and we are establishing certain fees for spring and summer recreation programs,” Martin said. A state contract was approved for the purchase of a 2020 Ford Explorer utility Interceptor and permit management software which Martin said was to “expand on software programs within the Bureau of Inspection.” Also approved was a contract agreement with Motorola Solutions for emergency services communication for maintenance and repair work. The Council also approved a resolution calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to fill a vacancy on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners with an Ocean County resident. The resolution also opposes the toll hikes for the Parkway and Turnpike. Councilman Robert Hudak reminded residents to fill out their Census 2020 forms

during his council report. “It is important for everyone to be counted so Ocean County and Manchester get their fair share of funding.” “I also want to thank our first responders and health professionals - all those who are on the front line during this pandemic. Your efforts are appreciated,” Hudak said. Fusaro thanked all the township employees, first responders and volunteers, “they are really doing a great job for the community and we couldn’t do without them.” The Council President reminded residents to observe the governor’s stay at home guidelines. “Just go out when it is really only necessary. Keep our numbers down and our residents safe.” Scam Warning Councilwoman Joan Brush warned residents of random phone calls from people claiming to be from a utility company and asking them for personal information. “Last week I received two phone calls from a female both times saying she was from the electric company and she needed a few questions answered to get my rates reduced. When I asked what company she was with both times she hung up on me.” “If you get any phone calls like that make sure you don’t give them any information over the phone because it’s just a scam,” Brush added.

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Manchester Officials Announce Tax Relief Period

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the members of the Township Council recently announced that strategic relief will be extended to taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A second quarter “relief period” will be provided through June 30, 2020 for those residents seeking relief for timely

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Lakehurst Police Chief Says Help Available To Residents In Need

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Members of the Borough Police Department are reaching out to the community. Chief Matthew Kline said, “we understand that the cur rent COVID-19 pandemic may have caused some of our residents to experience some hardships due to a numerous amount of reasons.” The chief said “if you are a Lakehurst resident and are in need of food and/or necessities due to being out of work or other reasons, you may contact us and we will be able to assist you.” “We would be happy to assist our members of the community in anyway we can,” the chief added. Residents can contact the police department at 732-657 - 7811 or the Chief through e-mail at mkline@lakehurstpolice.org and you will receive a response. Chief Kline added, “we also would like to thank the public and our local businesses for their enormous amount of support throughout these crazy and trying times. We are all in this together and we will all get through this together!”

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Manchester Clerk Notes Possibility Of Online Marriage Applications, Importance Of Census 2020

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – During the most recent Township Council meeting held virtually due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Township Clerk Sabina Martin mentioned that online marriage forms may soon be available. “The governor discussed the possibility of looking into online marriage applications which would be extremely helpful because currently the state registrar does not allow online applications,” Martin said. “The regulations say it needs to be person to person so hopefully it will work out those kinks and we can get up and running with our marriage applications,” Martin added. She also reminded residents of the importance of filling out their Census 2020 forms. “The census is extremely important to the town and it helps with the grants that are available to us so please make sure you respond to any of the census materials that are being sent to you. Send them out because they are very important to Manchester.” Martin also noted that this year’s primary elections which include the presidential race candidates representing the various political parties, was pushed back from

June and changed to July 7. “So far I’m not hearing about any changes in how the election will be run but I will keep you up to date as I hear anything,” Martin told Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the members of the Township Council during its April 20, online meeting. Township Business Administrator Donna Markulic said that “we’ve been meeting with the department heads weekly. One of the biggest issues is how we are going to come back (from the COVID-19 shut down of township facilities) and we are looking to purchase and plan out changes in our equipment or how we are going to enter various oﬃces for the safety of not only our employees but the residents once we do get open again.” Asst. Business Administrator James Gant added that, “even now our employees that are even going into the building following the CDC guidelines and wearing protective masks while they are they are in the building they report to the department heads if there is additional things they have to follow up on.” Gant added, “everyone is pulling their weight and doing a great job.”

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Oﬃcials kicked off their second online meeting on April 20, by observing Volunteer Week and National Library week. Township Clerk Sabina Martin read the township’s proclamation recognizing the nation-wide observance of National Volunteer Week, saying it “encourages individuals and communities to be at the center of social change discovering and demonstrating the power to make a difference.” The proclamation added, “volunteers connect with local community service opportunities empowering the giver and the recipient. Our country’s volunteer force is a great national treasure.” It was noted that Manchester has an

abundance of qualified and dedicated volunteers who belong to a variety of service organizations.” A second proclamation honored National Library week which also took place between April 19-25. This year’s NLW theme was “Find Your Place At The Library.” “Today’s libraries aren’t just about books … and they promote the free exchange of information and ideas and libraries and librarians build strong communities through programs, services and expertise. Libraries promote civic engagement through keeping people informed and aware of community issues,” the proclamation added. The mayor urged residents to visit the Ocean County Library virtually during this time of COVID-19 guidelines.

Bereavement Support Group Village VI Cancels Meetings

WHITING - All meetings of the Bereavement Support Group of Village VI are canceled until the fall. A notice will be sent once the meetings

can resume. Meetings were being held at the Deerfield Hall in Whiting. The meetings have been suspended due to the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Health Department Works With Nursing Homes During Pandemic

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Health Department oﬃcials said they have been working with nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure that everything is being done to protect the health of residents and employees during the spread of COVID-19. “We knew from day one that the senior residents in the assisted living and longterm care facilities were going to be high risk,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “There are a unique set of challenges and barriers that these facilities have been trying to contain and limit the spread of the disease and the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is assisting them whichever way they can.” On March 11, the Health Department had a conference with the facilities and did so again more recently, bringing in the Health Care Association of New Jersey. On a daily basis, teams of four nurses and an epidemiologist from the Health Department contact each facility to make sure they have the necessary staff and supplies. “Our liaison teams reinforce the CDC guidelines for handling patients in these settings,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Oﬃcer. “It’s not an easy job trying to keep patients healthy and safe especially when you’re dealing with high-risk individuals that are vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus in close quarters. We are also working to provide channels to state and local authorities and coordinating efforts with the Ocean County Senior Services Department. One of their biggest needs that the OCHD has been able to assist with, and directly provide,

is personal protection equipment (PPE).” It is critical that the facilities have, and are following, all of the recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Health Department stated. “Ensuring patients are properly handled, protecting the healthcare worker in the facility, trying to prevent the spread to others and discussing how facilities are handling joint meal service are just a few of the scenarios that are being addressed.” “More than 173,000 residents in Ocean County are older adults,” expressed Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services and County Operations. “A large portion of seniors are living at these facilities so it’s been important that staff and patients have a resource such as the Ocean County Health Department for crucial guidance and assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak.” For information regarding long term care facilities in the county, visit ochd.org If a resident is concerned that a facility is not following regulations, they should contact the New Jersey Department of Health Long Term Care Facility Complaint Hotline at (800) 792-9770. The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. The NJDOH hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Additional information can be found at: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/summary. html and state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/ncov. shtml.

Autism Resources Available Online

OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even a free iOS or Android app for family networking.

Groups on the list cover the full age range from preschool to adult, and provide support in matters of education, social skills, behavior management, and health, especially regarding COVID-19 information. Caregivers will find useful approaches for discussing social distancing, schedule and routine development, home schooling, and caregiver self-care techniques. There also are links to organizations that provide fun, instructive activities and games. For more details, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.

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

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. People are starting to think outside the pill as they shelter-in-place, and look online for herbs and vitamins that support immune function. As consumers become more savvy about natural plant-based medicine, we are seeing increasing interest in one herb in particular called Andrographis. Research articles typically refer to one of its biologically active constitutes called “andrographolide.” This is an extracted natural compound from the leaves and stem of Andrographis paniculata. It’s one of many compounds that has a medicinal action on the body. Andrographolide has many powerful actions on the human body and may help cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension. This cluster of problems is sometimes called metabolic syndrome. Andrographis is used widely overseas for a variety of conditions, but especially those of the upper respiratory tract. For example, Andrographis is commonly given to people who suffer with respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, sore throats, acute and chronic cough conditions, sinusitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections with fever. Here in the US, pharmaceuticals are typically used for these conditions, either to treat the infection, or as an adjunctive. That’s why you’ve probably never heard of Andrographis until today. That said, if you have Lyme, you may have heard of this before because Lyme doctors should know about Andrographis. It’s an herb that can be used to target and destroy the causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi and in my opinion, it probably works better than Cat’s Claw.

Today, I’d like to share some findings about Andrographis. It is sold over-the-counter however, ask your doctor if this is something you should take for your individual concerns. I’m not a doctor so I cannot advise. Furthermore, I am not suggesting this as a treatment for COVID-19 or any coronavirus. Studies done on animals suggest that Andrographis might help with brain inflammation such as encephalitis.In one study, andrographolide improved synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex (in animals) and down-regulated the expression of genes that were causing harm. In other words, andrographolide helped ameliorate symptoms of brain damage in rodents. Can it do that in humans? No one can say, but getting into the brain is a big deal. A recent study on this herb found that it could produce some anxiolytic effects on the brain, but it was in combination with ashwagandha. That means it has some activity on GABA receptors and therefore, your sleep cycle. The adaptogenic potential of andrographis suggests that it ‘knows’ what to do in the body, and can regulate physiological responses by turning them up or down, depending on what your body needs. That’s how adaptogens work. There are over 2 dozen species of andrographis, and only a some have useful medicinal properties. I have a longer version of this article listing more benefits. You can get it if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com Andrographis is sold in dietary supplements nationwide and online. It comes in various forms. Again, I must ask you to refer to your practitioner to see if it’s right for you.

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Childcare:

Continued From Page 13 daily lives, it’s important that children have a sense of normalcy. They thrive on reinforcement of positive routines. The staff are still creating and implementing weekly lesson plans, and if the weather is nice, children are playing outside. All of this has to be done within the virus regulations set forth by the state, and in

order to serve as an emergency center, the school has to follow very strict guidelines, Khaitan said. For example, parents drop children off outside the building to a staff member, since only staff members and students are allowed inside. The children have their temperature taken before they head in. “There is nothing more we would like than for the quarantine to be lifted and life to resume back to what will be our new normal,” she said. “Until that time, it

is our responsibility to continue to teach these children while keeping them safe.” The following employees are deemed essential by state standards: • Health care workers, including staff working in health care facilities and in community-based services including home health and behavioral health; • Law enforcement personnel, fi re and emergency services personnel, and correctional facility staff;

• Individuals employed at emergency child care centers operating on or after April 1, 2020; • Staff working for entities that provide essential social services, including, but not limited to, group home and shelter staff; Essential government employees who are unable to work from home, including child protection services workers, child welfare workers, foster care workers, unemployment compensation processing staff, and public health employees; • Certain critical workers, as defi ned by the Commissioner of DCF, at essential retail businesses, as defi ned in Executive Order No. 107 (2020) and subsequent Administrative Orders, which includes, for example, grocery store and gas station employees. For now, these parents are having their tuition paid for by the state. Families can enroll here: childcarenj.gov/Child-Carefor-COVID-19/Ocean The Goddard School is offering full day and partial day care during the current health crisis available to essential working personnel defi ned by the New Jersey Department of Public Health. Who: Infants through 8th graders who are children of essential employees as defi ned in the Governor’s Executive Order #110. When: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Where: The Goddard School, 255 Route 70, Toms River Details: Children will enjoy age-appropriate activities and outdoor playtime in a safe and healthy environment cared for by qualified Goddard Faculty. We also provide support and guidance to the school age children with help completing their school work. For more information contact: Alisa Khaitan, School Owner at tomsriver2nj@ goddardschools.com or (732) 363-5530.

Golf Fundraiser Scheduled For August

OCEAN COUNTY − The Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold the annual scholarship golf outing August 27, 2020. As a companion fundraiser we are once again having a 50/50 raﬄe. We have 100 tickets which are $100 each. The winner will receive $5,000 if all tickets are sold or 50% of the proceeds, you do not need to be present to win. This has been a sold out raﬄe over the years. If you would like a ticket please email to ocmayors@comcast.net and let me know what number you would like and what address I can mail it to. I will mail the ticket with a self-addressed stamped envelope for you to return the completed stub and a check or money order payable to OCMA. Please support our fundraising efforts. Please note, tickets (#’s) will be distributed by a first come, first serve basis.

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ed you may be able to schedule your closing Dina M. Vicari Esq. enacting other social distancing measures. The real estate industry is currently in the process of designing platforms and approving methods to allow for electronic signatures and notarizing for loan and conveyance documents. These technologies are in the process are being perfected, implemented and soon to be used to assist in the closing process. Finally, once you close you should take extra steps to properly disinfect your new home. This would include cleaning duct work and dry vents. There are companies that are specialized in disinfecting for the COVID 19. The list above is a broad outline of measures to be taken to protect yourself. We at R.C. Shea and Associates can assist you during your home purchase. Feel free to contact us as 732-505-1212. Our attorneys and staff are ready to help you purchase your family’s new home.

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TOMS RIVER – Social distancing matters, but it doesn’t interfere with dual reading competitions for Ocean County Library card holders. The Cabin Fever Challenge and the 2020 Teen Reads Challenge are as close as your computer or mobile device, and prizes await the winners. Registration for both is ongoing at the Ocean County Library website. Log selections and mark progress through the free Beanstack Tracker, available for iOS and Android, and compatible with Alexa devices. One Beanstack account can cover all family members. The Cabin Fever Challenge is open to all ages. To be eligible for prizes, entrants read,

or listen to, three books, and complete five activities that can be found in the library’s online resources. The Teen Reads Challenge entails one book each month, through December 31. Entrants are eligible for monthly prizes, and also for grand prize giveaways at the end of 2020. The OCL website contains the Young Adult suggested reading list, and eBooks and audiobooks downloadable through Hoopla, OverDrive, and RBDigital. While you’re logging the books you’ve read, you can also offer your assessments of them in quick reviews. Find out about both Reading Challenges at theoceancountylibrary.org/beanstack.

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Senior staff are donating paid time off to workers at Ocean Health Initiatives who are impacted by the coronavirus. Workers who are have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or if they have family with it, and need to be quarantined, are welcome to paid time off, senior staff reported. When an employee’s own paid time off is used up, rather than go without pay, the donated PTO will kick in to help staff members get through the crisis. The donated PTO is being donated from senior staff to those in need. Additionally, the company was running an internal food drive for staff that have been impacted by the crisis, scheduled to run from April 27 through May 1. Ocean Health Initiatives is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center with lo-

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MANCHESTER – Manchester Township has a Veteran Service representative, Dan Flynn, in the Town Hall, 1 Colonial Dr., on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 732-657-8121.

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

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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www. thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)

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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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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E-Z CARE GARDENING - Enjoy healthy vegetables & seasonal flowers with Container Gardening. We prepare & plant custom E-Z Care Containers & Planters. Great for Seniors. Garden Maintenance. Contact jpgardener@ msn.com, 732-232-8144. Master Gardener. Free Advisory. LIFE IS BETTER IN THE GARDEN. (22) 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) 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)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Barnabas Health Seeks Blood Donors For COVID-19 Treatment Program

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Plasma donations are being sought by RWJBarnabas Health from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program. The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match the stringent criteria and who have serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections. RWJBarnabas Health acute care hospitals are participating in the Mayo Clinic’s clinical trial, as well as selected patients who will be in the individual experimental arm, on the use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 patients. The hospitals do not collect convalescent plasma. The plasma is obtained from the blood banks with which RWJBarnabas Health has contracts – the American Red Cross and the New York Blood Center – where the convalescent plasma is collected. Patients who have recovered at RWJBarnabas Health facilities are being notified of this collection process. Requests for donations be directed to a specific patient are not being accepted at

this time. The Food and Drug Administration authorized on March 25, compassionate use of convalescent plasma for patients infected with the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The effectiveness of such treatments has not yet been proven in treating COVID-19 and the convalescent plasma therapy remains an experimental procedure. The limiting factors to this procedure include the amount of product available due to low levels of antibodies, the need to match convalescent plasma to a patient’s blood type -- the same as any blood product -- and the two-week wait the donor must be negative after recovering from COVID-19. Volunteers are being sought by the American Red Cross and the New York Blood center, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are fully recovered COVID-19 patients to sign up to donate plasma to help current patients. If you or someone you know has recovered from COVID-19 and would like to consider becoming a donor or would like to learn more, visit: edcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html or nybc.org/ covidplasma.

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

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38 Mickey Rooney septet 42 Blue on screen 44 Last Supper query 45 Completely overhauled 48 Revival ﬁgs. 50 Texter’s appreciation 51 I, perhaps 52 Harsh 54 U.N. ambassador appointed by JFK 55 2008 Best New Artist Grammy winner 58 Sweet sign-off 59 King Ahab’s father 60 Different exercises performed consecutively 62 Boxer Rebellion setting 64 Cherish 65 Shady Records co-founder 66 Snakes 67 Event associated with warm climates and big midday meals

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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Ocean County Clerk’s Office Ready For July 9 Primary

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Republican and Democratic primaries in the state will be held on Tuesday, July 7 due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is prepared for the new date which Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order earlier this month to establish. This year’s primary includes voting for each party’s choice for president. The governor’s order also shifted the deadlines for registering to vote and the cut-off date for applying for a vote-by-mail ballot, according to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella. Colabella said, “residents may register to vote up to June 16 if they want to cast a primary ballot. The new deadline to submit a vote-by-mail ballot application through the mail is June 30. He added that the application must be received by June 30 in order to mail the ballot back to the voter. Applications for both voter registration and vote-by-mail ballots can be downloaded via links on the Ocean Clerk’s website oceancountyclerk.com. The clerk’s site and Facebook page has information on candidates and other information regarding the primaries, Colabella said. In order to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, voters must already be a declared voter in either party or an undeclared voter who chooses a party when fi rst casting a primary ballot. Registered Republicans and Democrats wishing to change their party affiliation prior to the 2020 primaries must do so by May 13 with the Ocean County Board of Elections. Party members will choose their candidates for November election for President, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives along with county and municipal offices. Independent candidates wishing to run for municipal or county office have until

July 7, to submit their completed petitions to the county clerk’s office. As a means to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, candidates can now obtain signatures electronically on a nominating petition. The County Clerk said these are only supplemental signature pages. A candidate/designee will still need to complete all of the required documents (i.e. Oath of Allegiance, Certificate of Acceptance, etc.) All of the statutory requirements will remain the same. Instructions for using the Single Signature Electronic Forms and the forms are available on the NJ Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections/index. shtml. Independent candidates for president and congress file their petitions directly with the state Division of Elections. Colabella said, while Ocean County has closed its public buildings to the public, his office continues to prepare for the upcoming primary. In an effort to maintain social distancing, Colabella recently llive-streamed the statutory-required drawing of ballot positions for the primaries on the clerk’s Facebook page, facebook.com/oceancountyclerk. “The April 9 drawing is posted for anyone who would like to see it,” Colabella said. Along with the information online, residents can also speak to an official at the clerk’s election office by calling 732929-2153. Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn, liaison to the county clerk’s office, thanked Colabella and his staff for having so many services available to the public despite the ongoing Coronavirus emergency. “The public can rest assured that during these difficult times Ocean County government continues to function while we take all the necessary precautions to protect the public and our employees,” Quinn said.

Bank Foundation Awards Grants To Community Groups

TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded seven rapid response grants totaling $115,000 to community partners providing emergency food relief during the pandemic. Grants were awarded to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Fulfill, Family Food Relief of New Jersey, Jewish Family Services Atlantic County, Lunch Break, Salvation Army of

Atlantic City and The Food Bank of South Jersey. “OceanFirst Foundation is pleased to award Rapid Response Grants to our trusted Food Bank partners to alleviate the food insecurity being experience by our neighbors in need during this pandemic,” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a diﬀerence in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in

addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology. After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the offi ce,

of ten dur ing your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” D r. A m o s s assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to per form surgery when all other conservative means have been exhausted. It ’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by d eve l o p - One of Advanced Foot & Ankle ing treatment locations is 601 Route 37 West, plans for each 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the sp e c i f i c pa - Stop and Shop Shopping Center) tient. By having straRest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to tegically-located do so as soon as you come offices, an experiin. Both offices have digital enced and focused X-rays so they can almost staff, and tons of instantly see what’s going on treatment methods and review it with the patient. and equipment at They also have a diagnostic his disposal, Dr. ultrasound to diagnose soft Amoss is able to tissue conditions, as well as a easily achieve his laser for treatment of pain and goal of getting you neuropathy, a painful nerve fast comfort and relief. When condition caused by diabetes it comes to diseases like meland other issues. They even anoma, for example, speed is offer MicroVas therapy, which absolutely critical. The most gives much needed relief to deadly form of skin cancer, patients with high levels of melanoma has an especially diabetic neuropathy, as well poor prognosis on the foot beas vascular or PAD cause it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss testing. In addition to the most diagnosed several of these cutting edge podiatric cases last year, which probably technology, Advanced saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions Foot & Ankle has professional-grade con- aren’t as complicated as much sumer products you as some of the larger podiatrist need for immediate re- offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss lief. They offer a great remembers one recent patient selection of diabetic who came in after being with shoes, for example, as one such practice. “These well as custom-made eight doctors had exhausted orthotics which pro- all treatment options for this invide arch support and dividual in pain,” he said. After help correct the im- years of getting the runaround, balance in patients’ they told him there was nothfeet. Advanced Foot & ing they could do. The patient Ankle accepts most in- came limping into Advanced surance plans. (Medi- Foot & Ankle with what Dr. care covers one pair Amoss diagnosed in a matter One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite of diabetic shoes per of minutes as a simple corn on 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute) the tip of his toe. “We gave him year!)

a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staﬀ will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency appointments are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle.com for more information.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 2 - MAY 8

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put inspirations into action. The people in your life can spark your imagination and help you find practical applications for your ideas. Enjoy a heightened sense of peace and understanding with loved ones this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone could share romantic ideals or inspiring thoughts with you, but they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t undermine practical considerations. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to accept invitations or pursue the love interest of your dreams in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheerful encouragement or a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support can build a welcoming environment, making it easier to succeed at any project. As this week unfolds, some financial pressures should be relieved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have a deep interest in a creative or personal project that interferes with a family outing or other commitment. Avoid confrontations just to have your own way. Be willing to compromise in the upcoming week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put some more effort into your appearance. People prefer to deal with those who appear prosperous and successful. Make yourself extra attractive and appealing in the week ahead and you should be able to add to your success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your high ideals might be compared to the giant waves of the ocean. You may continuously focus your efforts on achieving perfect tranquility this week, and friends will help. Buying more stuff may not bring satisfaction.

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