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─Photo by Chris Lundy Kristyn, Charlie and Charles Draper walked with Gary Filippone in Double Trouble State Park in Berkeley. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Like birds migrating, people flocked to local parks again as soon as they were re-opened, glad to finally have a change of scenery. And what scenery! The first weekend that parks were open had gorgeous weather, sunny and just

the right temperature. Many – but not all – parks were open for passive recreation. This means hiking, biking, walking or other activities that you can still do while social distancing. Drew Chabot was happy to let his 21-monthold son, Landon, finally get out and run around

in a park again. “I was here the day before they closed the parks, and I only saw one person, who was being respectful and we kept our distance,” he said. Most people seemed to be doing that, too, on that first day. Some folks had masks. Some

didn’t. Of the ones who didn’t, they mostly appeared to be from the same household. People spoke about some of the measures they’ve had to endure throughout this pandemic. “My father is in his 80s, so we’ve been keeping it (Parks - See Page 7)

Council Approves Clean Soil Ordinance By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – If you are bringing a designated amount of dirt into the township for a construction or landscaping project, you will need documentation to ensure that the soil is clean. “No longer will we just trust developers who want to bring in

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hundreds of truckloads of what we refer to as ‘dirty dirt,’” Council Vice President Alex Sauickie said. The ordinance was approved unanimously during an April 28 Council meeting. Several residents asked for more specifics about the ordinance which Sauickie said was guid-

ed by the State Department of Environmental Protection. Sauickie said that it was “something the New Jersey DEP urges be adopted on the municipal level and requires large developments apply to the town and disclose in advance when they are soliciting in large amounts dirt or

fill that they are bringing into the township.” He added that with the township’s purchase of Rova Farms as open space last year, “this ordinance will help keep Jackson a beautiful rural town for all our residents.” The ordinance states no person shall fill or cause the placement of

any soil and/or fill on any premises in Jackson whether such soil and/or fill be for sale, gift or otherwise, unless a permit therefore is first secured from the Township Zoning Officer or Township Engineer, or the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Council President Resigns

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Citing considerations of health, job and unwarranted attacks on his character, Council President Barry Calogero announced his resignation from council during a special May 5 meeting. “The time has come to announce that I will be stepping down as a councilman effective May 13, 2020. Let me address the rumor mill clearly. This decision is not a sudden one. I have been pondering it for several months, however after much discussion with my wife and children I have decided it’s time to focus more on my personal life and health,” Calogero said. “I know in my heart I have done what is right for Jackson. I can leave this post with my head held high and my town in a better position than I found it,” he added. Calogero took leadership of the council late last year after Robert Nixon resigned from the council in November. (Parks - See Page 8)

School Board Chooses New Superintendent

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Retiring Superintendent Stephen Genco could never have imagined his last year as educational leader of the township school district would involve a shut down of schools. The search for his successor continued through COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. That search, which began last fall, has come to an end with the promoting of one of the district’s two assistant superintendents, Nicole Pormilli. Following a search that featured dozens of applicants from across the state and the region, the Board of Education recently announced Pormilli’s appointment stating that they had determined her to be the best choice to replace Genco. Parents were informed of the selection in

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER To Shake Or Not to Shake, That Is No Longer The Question Social distancing, wearing masks, and avoiding handshakes are a few of the most visible changes the COVID-19 virus pandemic has caused to our societal norms. Will handshakes become be a remnant of the pre-coronavirus world? The handshake has always been a poor form of greeting anyway, and not just because it spreads germs. It needlessly complicates what should be a routine interaction. We all remember such handshake issues as: the sweaty-palmer shake, the lingerer, the bone crusher, the lobster claw, the finger-tip shake, the decliner, the tickler, and of course, the dreaded dead-fish shake. Those who want to resume shaking hands after the pandemic insist that we should not casually abandon a centuries old tradition. The gesture has a long and illustrious history, but not as a greeting. The ancient Greeks took this gesture seriously enough to give it a name, dexiosis, “the joining together of the right hands.” They featured it on coins and in statues celebrating political and military alliances. So did the ancient Romans; and leaders ever since have been shaking hands to seal treaties and other deals. But along the way, the handshake was also used as a casual greeting, perhaps because an extended right hand demonstrated that you were not holding a weapon. Presumably, people back then figured that the danger of getting germs from a stranger was less than the danger of being stabbed. Still, the handshake’s debasement to a mere greeting did not become widespread until the past few centuries. Some of the blame goes to seventeenth century English Quakers, who adopted the handshake as an alternative to the bows and curtsies denoting a person’s inferior social status. What can replace the traditional handshake you may ask? All you need is the “no-fear greeting.” It is sim-

ilar to the gesture we make when pledging an oath, or that greeting in old Westerns from Indians who say, “How,” but you keep your elbow at your side instead of raising it. Star Trek fans will notice the similarity to Mr. Spock’s Vulcan greeting, except that you hold your fingers naturally instead of splaying them in a “V.” The gesture is already commonly known to followers of some Asian religions as the abhaya mudra, or “gesture of fearlessness,” a sign of amity frequently seen in statues of Buddha. The open palm held vertically is subtler, a sign of friendliness, not helplessness, but its message is unmistakable. This no-fear greeting is the simplest, safest, and surest way to say hello now and after the pandemic ends, a greeting that crosses cultural boundaries, reduces social anxiety, and leaves everyone healthy. Save the handshake for when you have a deal to seal, a friendship to pledge, or a joint accomplishment to celebrate with someone, but only someone who can prove they has tested negative for the virus. The Voyager Spacecraft, the first object to leave our solar system carries a plaque intended for aliens who may someday intercept it in the far reaches of interstellar space. After much consideration, Dr. Carl Sagan suggested the figure of the man should be depicted as raising his right hand with open palm facing the viewer and bent elbow. It is hoped this gesture clearly conveys a non-aggressive greeting; however, an extraterrestrial may have no way of interpreting this gesture. Well, next time you greet someone in our new world order, try the “no-fear” greeting of open palm with arm held up to your side. If someday, it may be good enough for extraterrestrials, then it should be good enough for germophobic Earthlings. Bruce Miller Jackson

Letters To The Editor Primary Election Postponed Dear Monmouth County Residents: Executive Order No. 120 signed by Governor Phil Mu r phy has post poned the 2020 Primary Election from June 2 to July 7, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order includes the postponement of the primary for President, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, county and municipal elections, as well as political party county committee elections in Mon mouth County. All statutor y election deadlines have changed and are now calculated by using the July 7 election date. This did not affect any deadlines that occurred prior to April 11, with the exception of the deadline for the change of party aﬃliation which was moved via the Executive Order from April 8 to May 13. Based on the new Primary Election date of July 7, the voter registration deadline for the election will be June 16 and the deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail will be June 30. The Primary Election timeline with revised deadlines from the State Division of Elections is now available on our Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com and on

Letters To tling The Editor our free Monmouth County the Affordable Care Votes Mobile App. Any questions regarding the Primary Election ca n be d i rected to t he County Clerk’s Elections Division at 732-431-7790 or Cle rk Of Ele ct ion s@ co.monmouth.nj.us. Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. Monmouth County Clerk

The Truth About Trump’s Miracle Drug Tr ump told people to take hydroxychloroquine because he thinks it can cu re COV I D -19. T here is nothing but anecdotal evidence of this. But there is evidence that Trump is profiting from pushing it. Trump family trust funds all have investments in a mutual fund whose largest holding is Sanofi, the manufacturer of Plaquenil, the brand-name version of hyd roxychloroquine. One of the largest manufacturers of the drug is a company called Novartis. They paid Trump’s personal attor ney Michael Cohen $1.2 million to get access to Trump to inf luence his health policy.This has been announced by Novartis itself. They were afraid of Trump disman-

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Act and wanted someone inside the White House so they could continue to make billions of dollars. Novartis has of course backtracked, apologized, and said they never should have done that. The president and his men have pushed for this drug. They have lied that it was approved for coronavir us patients. News personalities have gone to bat for the president saying that it should be used. Everyone is in on the grift, from the top-down. A recent study of 368 patients showed that the drug didn’t work. Not only that, but it led to a higher death rate. Grants from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Virginia paid for the study. The study hasn’t been peer reviewed yet, but it is not promising. For some God-forsaken reason, the test was performed on veterans. Sincerely, medicine is a delicate thing and you can’t just test it on human subjects in the midst of a pandemic. We need real science.

Trump Promotes Himself During Coronavirus Briefings

There you go again! “Sticky Fingers” Gov. Murphy - Sticking it to every qualifying homeowner by freezing our homestead rebate. How do you “old” Democrat homeowners like that? W hat next, Mu r phy? Freezing our Property Tax Rebate (PTR) to balance your lopsided budget spending? I thought with age we get knowledge, but not so with older Democrats that put this guy in oﬃce!

How sad that we have a president who the past 3 ½ years has almost completely avoided giving the American public regular press conferences where he respectfully stands and answers a full range of questions, who has instead given quick, unscheduled shouted out statements in front of a roaring presidential helicopter. A president whose press secretaries either provided very infrequent press briefings or absolutely none at all! But since Trump can no longer hold his frequent loud, bombastic political rallies to spew out unchallenged lies and distortions, Trump now is using the White House coronavirus daily coronavirus briefings to shamefully promote himself and to also alarmingly suggest dangerous and untested coronavirus treatments! Trump actually suggested in a recent briefing that injecting a disinfectant into one’s body could be a coronavirus treatment! This completely irresponsible public statement by a president was so shocking and alarming that the following day a number of disinfectant manufacturers who were worried about the impressionable public quickly issued public statements urging the public not to inject, ingest or apply any of their disinfectant products! Let’s hope in November when America votes, either voting in person or using mail-in votes that this dangerous, incompetent president can finally be removed! Please in the meantime, prevent Trump from attempting to dismantle our United States postal system!

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Continued From Page 1 tight for his safety,” said Charles Draper of Toms River. He was pushing a baby in a stroller while his son Charlie walked with his wife, Kristyn. They said it was good to finally get out. They were with Gary Filippone of Barnegat, who was also pushing his baby in a stroller. “The thing I miss is the coffee shops, the little stores. I know a lot of those people are hurting so bad,” he said. There were a few times that first weekend where parks had reached capacity and people were being turned away. Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order reopening all state parks. He also let counties choose whether to open their parks and golf courses. It was a small step forward, but perhaps bigger than it seems given that New Jersey is the second-hardest hit state for COVID-19. A lot of local oﬃcials were pushing for him to do it. At the most recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, for example, the council passed a resolution. It stated “in the short term, their closure may help to slow the spread of COVID-19 but the long-lasting effects of such closures are detrimental to the public’s mental and physical health.” The township’s beach, in South Seaside Park on the barrier island, remained open. Councilman James Byrnes was concerned that if Island Beach State Park stayed closed, people would flood into the closest beach – South Seaside Park - and crowd out the locals. Councilman Angelo Guadagno, who liaisons with the township recreation department, said Berkeley parks are open for passive recreation. However, ball fields and the skate park, and places like playgrounds where social distancing is impossible, were closed. He said there was an incident where a man’s truck got stuck on the beach in South Seaside Park. Two locals went into their home, put on masks, and then helped him out. Ocean County reopened two golf courses and several parks, but not all of them. Parks and courses that were reopened as of press time were: • Wells Mills County Park, Waretown • John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island • Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood • Ocean County Park and Lake Shenandoah County Park, both in Lakewood • Patriots County Park, Jackson Township • Freedom Fields, Little Egg Harbor Township • The Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, in Little Egg Harbor Township • Forge Pond County Golf Course in Brick Township • The Barnegat Branch Trail which starts at Burr Street in Barnegat Township and travels north toward Toms River also will be open to the public. “I am pleased to announce the reopening of several of our county parks starting Saturday. This includes our two golf courses and our natural lands,” said Ocean County

The Jackson Times, May 9, 2020, Page 7 Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “There will be restrictions in place as we go forward to maintain social distancing. These restrictions are for the health and safety of everyone returning to our parks and open spaces. The parks had been closed since March 31. “It’s important to note that this action in no way means the coronavirus pandemic is over,” she said. “Rather we want to provide safe and large open spaces for our residents to spend time outside, especially with warm weather coming, and these steps will allow that.” Parks will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Golf course hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. These spaces are open for passive recreation only. In other words, activities like walking, jogging, and biking. It’s not for team sports or playgrounds. “Our playgrounds, public bathrooms, nature centers, and pavilions will remain closed to the public as will the dog parks and some of our smaller parks,” Haines said. “As per the Governor’s executive order there cannot be any large gatherings, no sporting activities or picnics allowed at this time.” In order to enforce social distancing, parking will be capped at 50 percent, Haines said. Wearing face coverings is strongly suggested. “We encourage everyone to adhere to the requirements we have put in place to reopen the parks,” she said. “In time we look forward to reopening all of our parks. We think this is a good start.” Haines noted that residents can use the county golf courses by prepaid reservation only with restrictions including no groups larger than twosomes. “If you want a tee time you need to make a reservation,” Haines said. “We are following Gov. Murphy’s requirements that he outlined for reopening the state parks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important that we do this right. We want to see the numbers continue to trend downward of people getting COVID-19. We need to stay the course but we also realize people need opportunities for passive recreation for their overall health. “It’s important that we continue to follow social distancing rules. We all need to remember that our actions don’t affect just us, they affect our family, they affect our health care workers, they affect our emergency responders, they affect the workers at our grocery stores,” Vicari said. “We need to all continue to do our part to stop the spread of this virus.” The Ocean County Sheriff’s Oﬃce and Ocean County Security Department will continue to patrol all the county parks during this time. Monmouth County also reopened their parks and golf courses. “We are glad that the Governor heeded our plea to reconsider the closure of county parks and golf courses in New Jersey,” Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said. “The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has felt, throughout this entire pandemic, that our county parks are essential for our residents’ mental health and a great choice for passive recreation.”

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“As many of you know, I have the honor to serve as the State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency in New Jersey. I have been in many executive and leadership positions in my professional life but none has left me so fulfilled as serving the President of the United States in this important capacity.” “When I took this position in 2017, shortly after being reelected, I knew that I would need to balance the political role of an elected official with the nonpartisan role of a federal employee. I also knew then that a political future beyond this term in office would be impossible,” Calogero said. He also noted health concerns. “Serving as a councilman has also become more and more difficult as I struggle with the effects of having Parkinson’s disease during the past several years. When I add my time as a councilman on to my seven years volunteering on the Zoning Board, I have spent nearly 15 years of public service to this great town,” he said. “I can say with absolute honesty that every decision I have made and every vote I have cast was based on my morals and ethics for the best interest of all of the residents of Jackson,” he said. “Whether it has been carefully analyzing a piece of property asking for a zoning variance or voting on an ordinance to govern our community, I have carefully researched, consulted with experts and sought to learn the needs of our residents. “There is not enough time to review the decisions that I am most proud of. Perhaps the ones that get the most attention deal with our decisions on development or overdevelopment,” Calogero added. As was the case with Nixon’s resignation, Calogero brought up the issue of media attacks toward his character and that of his township colleagues that have occurred. “This is an area where the selfish, the misinformed few, the pretend media and the losers hiding behind fake names on social media attempt to take a fundamental disagreement over our land use rules and turn them into disgusting accusations and

weaponize phrases that are too disgusting to mention. “Part of being an elected oﬃcial means you have to withstand the lies, nastiness and slander that comes from the dark side of social media and keyboard cowards both from within our borders and beyond. I do not like bullies. I have always stood up to them and I am proud to have pushed back against them during my time on Council,” he said. “Bullies only win if you let them push you. I have learned the bully is almost always more afraid of you. We must always speak truth when other people lie. Do not chase votes, do not chase headlines and do not put any decision ahead of your morals,” Calogero said in advice to future council members. “I have strong feelings about our land use rules and who should be responsible for designing them. I believe the courts are wrong on their approach to our affordable housing mandates,” he added, saying changes in land use “sought by greedy builders should be rejected and I believe those who want to turn Jackson into an over developed, terribly planned town need to be called out.” Calogero noted that he had been elected twice by voters, and to vote against his conscience and their best interest on development issues would have violated their trust. Defending his record Calogero said “every decision I have made - opposing overdevelopment, pushing the Council to fight the courts and (the state’s) unrealistic COAH mandates and standing up for our taxpayers - may not have been popular but they were made to benefit each and every resident of this town.” COAH refers to the Council On Affordable Housing, which requires towns to include affordable homes within their borders. While Nixon’s resignation included a quote from President Richard Nixon, Calogero cited the words of President Ronald Regan in his closing. “There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.”

Jackson Regular Republican Club Thanks Barry Calogero For His Service JACKSON - The Jackson Republican Club would like to extend a sincere thank you to Councilman Barry Calogero for a combined 15 years of service to the residents of Jackson on both the Town Council and the Zoning Board. Public Service is not always appreciated for it’s diﬃculties and complexities and we appreciate the effort put forth by Mr. Calogero over the last decade and a half. Barry has always accepted that criticism is part of becoming an elected oﬃcial. This outlook has enabled him to stay true to his

beliefs over the years and stand up for the residents against overdevelopment, bad planning, and “pretend media outlet” attacks. We wish Barry the best of luck in his continued service to the Country as the State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency in New Jersey. His work in this capacity has been exemplary and his choice to forego the rest of his term on the Town Council to focus on this especially important work is another example of the character he brought to the Council these many years.

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Continued From Page 1 It does not regulate the movement and placement of soil fill directly related to agricultural uses on farm properties in Jackson. “This is a first for us. There are three categories, one being a typical landscaping business which would be exempt by this. It is not being designed to be hard on a small business owner like a local landscaper,” Sauickie said. For projects involving 500 cubic yards and up, a minor fill application is now required. An escrow is also required. Sauickie said, “for anything over a thousand cubic yards the escrow would rise exponentially up to $25,000.” The Council Vice President added that the escrow cost would cover the expense of the township’s inspection of the site and any other related costs. He added that should the source of the fill change during a project “there would have to be an amendment to the application which would be included in the inspections of the original application.” The responsibility of overseeing the documentation of the application process will fall under the departments of the business administrator. Jackson’s Zoning Officer will have the authority to deny a permit if it is determined that the placement of fill is deemed detrimental to the safety of the general public. Supporting documentation required by the ordinance includes the hours of operation, haul routes for transporting material and interim traﬃc and safety measures. The ordinance states that the Minor Soil/ Fill Permit (100 to 500 cubic yards) has a fee $1,000, escrow being $2,000. And Major Soil/Fill Permit (greater than 500 cubic yards) would have a fee of $2,000 for every 1,000 cubic yards up to a maximum fee of $10,000. The escrow is $2,500 for the first 1,000 cubic yards; $1,000 for every additional 1,000 cubic yards up to a maximum escrow of $25,000. Steven Dalton, an attorney representing the NJ Builders Association and the Shore Builders Association said he wanted to address concerns of the members of those organizations with the council “to have further input into the proposed ordinance.” He also called the ordinance “onerous” and more restrictive in comparison to other

towns who modeled it from the DEP. Sauickie reiterated that as the ordinance was something brought to the township by the DEP and being used in other towns in the state already, “it’s goal is not meant to work against business by any means. This council works to strike a balance of bringing smart commercial business to the town to offset the tax revenue of the residents but are keenly aware that the residents of this town want to see it protected.” Resident Eleanor Hannum shared an example of a Jackson Company she heard had done work at Six Flags Great Adventure. “They would drive the trucks in and out without dumping and then they would come in and dump so that contractor was essentially paid twice for one load, now we have resolution that relies on good faith that the soil is clean and a piece of paper saying that it is.” Hannum added “the soil on the bottom may be contaminated while the soil on top may be clean. Every fifth truck could be contaminated. There are too many holes in this resolution that I feel needs to be addressed.” “As the ordinance reads no town or entity can go after (the firm) after 10 years. This worries me,” Hannum said. “This ordinance is still more stringent than what we have today which is nothing but the person’s word for it,” Sauickie said. “This definitely has restrictions on it and does require the supplier certify where the soil is coming from and that it is in fact clean.” He said while legally it should be certified 100% the inspections are determined by the town including the timing and number of inspections which would be based on the size of the project. The governing body also received a letter from an attorney representing El Jackson LLC opposing the ordinance “on multiple grounds.” This is the firm that represents Jackson Parke and which filed a lawsuit against the Township regarding the Planning Board’s denial of that development last fall. An Ocean County Judge recently ordered that denial reversed. Sauickie said that while he appreciated the comments of both attorneys and the residents who came forward, “we took direction on this from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection and given it passed unanimously on the first reading” he would put the ordinance up for a vote. It passed unanimously. Council President Barry Calogero was absent due to illness.

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Continued From Page 1 a notification to families and staff earlier this month and posted information on the district website. “In any other reality, we would have put out advanced notice and announced this information right after the Board of Education voted at their March 18 meeting to approve (Pormilli’s) appointment. However, in this reality of COVID-19 and its consequences, nothing about our March 18 meeting was as it should have been,” the announcement stated. “Our efforts and attention were focused on getting our students and staff set up and acclimated to Remote Learning Plans and getting supports and services in place. Given these pressing priorities, Mrs. Pormilli’s appointment announcement was put aside so we could focus on our students and staff,” the statement added. Pormilli has a broad depth of experience in her 28 years in education, including nine years as an assistant superintendent and 15 years of central administration experience. A former literacy teacher, she believes in delivering both the educational and social emotional needs of all learners with compassion and excellence. The newly hired superintendent said, “I have been fortunate enough to work with and learn from Dr. Genco and so many others and I am honored to have been appointed to this position. Jackson is a very special place, and it is truly a privilege to take on this responsibility.’’ Pormilli said the way the school community has adapted and excelled during the school closure and remote learning experience is just one of many examples of how this district takes care of its community. “Jackson has excellent educators, administrators and staff members who believe deeply in educating and supporting children in every way,” she added. “I look forward to keeping the tradition of

The Jackson Times, May 9, 2020, Page 11 Jackson excellence while also developing in areas that will provide the skills students need for future success. Together, we will continue to raise our students up so they have the brightest futures possible,” Pormilli said. Her appointment was a unanimous one on the board of education. “We looked long and hard to find exactly the right person to guide us through what we know is an ever-changing landscape, and we found it right here in Jackson,’’ Board of Education President Michael Walsh said. Walsh added, “her strong background in curriculum and years of experience have allowed her to develop a clear vision for how to best serve our students and staff. We are fully confident in her ability to lead us into the future.’’ Genco praised the board’s decision saying, “it’s very diﬃcult to leave a district, staff and students that I love, but knowing I am leaving them in such capable hands makes it a bit easier.’’ “I have worked with Mrs. Pormilli for nine years and she is truly one of the most competent and caring professionals that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am sure that she will continue to foster all the characteristics that make Jackson such a special place.” When Genco announced his retirement late last summer, some board members jokingly said they would not accept it noting their wish for him to remain. Genco, a Point Pleasant resident, was hired as superintendent in May of 2014. He previously served as the assistant superintendent. At the time of his hiring he had been the fourth superintendent in the last three years. Genco said that while he will be retiring, he would be involved with some part-time teaching at a college. He also said that his wife is the superintendent of the Cranberry school district. “I think we have the distinction of being the only husband and wife superintendents.” His last day is July 1.

Police: No Serious Issues With Parks Being Open By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – There weren’t too many problems during the first weekend that state and some county parks were open, according to the State Attorney General’s Oﬃce. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan thanked and praised residents for their overwhelming compliance with social distancing rules. All 21 counties reported to the state that there were a few challenges with large crowds, and that there were no significant enforcement issues. Some parks had to be closed once they reached capacity. Some people had to be reminded that picnicking, team sports and the use of playgrounds was not allowed. “After a month of staying at home, it was no surprise that families needed some fun in the sun and quickly filled parks to capacity, creating challenges for law enforcement,”

said Attorney General Grewal. “What is heartening is the overwhelming degree of compliance reported by police, who found people social distancing and needing only gentle reminders to fold up their picnic blanket or keep their children off of beckoning swings and slides. People kept safety in mind this weekend, and I encourage everyone to keep up the great work so that we continue on this road to recovery.” “New Jersey residents continue to serve as a national model for best social distancing practices, and that could not have been more apparent than this past weekend when the vast majority of our residents enjoyed our state parks and beaches responsibly,” said Callahan. “The very reason we have been able to begin reopening is because our citizens have chosen to put the greater good of the public first, but the only way we will be able to keep moving forward is if we continue to stay the course.”

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During his tenure with the agency he was also a member of the department’s Special Response Team, conducted in-service training for the agency members and taught the EVOC course to new recruits at the Ocean County Police Academy. He has received multiple letters of commendation and department awards including good conduct ribbons, unit citation, achievement ribbon and excellent police duty ribbon. The members of the Jackson Police Dept. wish Trevor the best as he leaves JPD and begins his retirement!

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Jackson Mayor And Council Committed To Open Space Preservation

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials and staff discussed the subject of open space preservation during the last council meeting. That meeting involved the adoption of the 2020-2021 municipal budget and an ordinance that was passed concerning a requirement for a soil importation permit to prevent “dirty soil” from being used on designated projects within the township. The subject of open space was connected to both those subjects and oﬃcials provided an update on the status of the governing body’s commitment to purchasing more open space land in the township. Council Vice President Alex Sauickie, who chaired the April 28, meeting in the absence of Council President Barry Calogero who was ill,

mentioned that the township was focused on preserving open space in the municipality. “We have funds in the account and we want to continue what we started last year. In any preservation of land there is a buyer and a seller and we have to come to agreement with those that have the land today.” Business Administrator Terence Wall said such purchases take time. Councilman Andrew Kern said “just because we haven’t purchased anything since Rova Farms doesn’t mean we haven’t been trying.” “We are not able to comment on perspective purchases for obvious reasons. We don’t say anything until we have some form of an agreement. We can’t say we are looking at any particular property as that would just defeat the process,” Kern added.

Police Warn Of “Attorney” Scam Going Around

By Chris Lundy LACEY – Police are warning residents that a scam revolving around an attorney needing money to bail out a relative is a scam that is making the rounds again. This scam is state-wide, at least, and primarily targets senior citizens. If someone calls you, saying they are an attorney, representing a relative who has been arrested, you should hang up, police said. There are several different versions of this scam but the main point is that the scammer got the name of your relative off the internet. Then, they pretend your rela-

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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.

Foods And Spices Are Natural Blood Thinners

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Sadly, we’re hearing more about strokes and blood clots lately. Apparently, this is a rare, but possible concern with COVID-19 and it is disheartening because, at first, researchers thought this virus stayed in the lungs. But now, we know it can penetrate all human tissues and organs. A research study led by doctors at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, Ireland found that some patients admitted to their hospital experienced abnormal clotting, and that this was the main contributing factor to their death. In those patients, they identified hundreds of tiny clots in the lungs. This explains why oxygen levels drop so quickly and so dramatically in the most severe cases of the disease. Clotting in your blood matters. You want it to clot so you don’t get a paper cut and bleed to death. But you don’t want it to clot so much that the debris forms an obnoxious piece of gunk that ends up blocking blood flow to your brain, heart or lungs. There’s a healthy balance that’s in-between both extremes and we call the balance “homeostasis.” Blood health can be manipulated by foods, spices and drugs. Clots do not happen to everyone who gets the virus, in fact, many people don’t even know they’ve been exposed or infected! So as you consume my article, please know that my intention is not to provoke fear, or anxiety, it is to offer sensible advice so you can improve your blood health. Since the immune system resides in the intestinal tract for the most part, your diet is what instantly changes your gut microflora and your ability to fight. The list of foods and spices below have natural anti-clotting properties, that’s why people who take anticoagulants may want to avoid these

foods and spices or ask your doctor if they’re okay for you. Again, certain foods listed below will interfere with their PT/INR levels and medications. This is not a complete list: Spices • Cayenne pepper • Thyme • Garlic • Cinnamon (contains coumarin, a powerful blood thinning agent) • Curry powder • Turmeric Foods • Ginger • Dill • Peppermint • Beets (high in nitrates) • Walnuts (high in vitamin E) • Salmon (omega 3 fatty acids) • Cherries • Citrus I can email you a comprehensive version of this article with more foods if you join my online community. Sign up and I’ll see you in your inbox: suzycohen.com. The fear is crippling. And some of us should be more cautious if we’re in the group that is most severely impacted. But from the statistics that are publicly available, I can reassure you that, just like a cold or flu, the majority of infected folks will survive and thrive again. We all need something positive to hold on to right now. And the truth is that most people survives and gets past it. This is a positive thought to hold on to. We don’t have control over the future. But we have control of our fork. If you feed your family a healthy amount of foods that support blood health, then you have even better odds of recovering. And that is my wish for all of us.

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DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.” DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004. Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible. While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have. Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct. Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family. In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCC Tuition Now Includes Books And Most Fees OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County College has recently made changes to the way students pay for tuition, fees, and books. Beginning fall 2020, OCC will bundle books and electronic course materials, as well as college and student fees, into the total cost of tuition. Students will also no longer pay a student fee, tech fee, IMAT, or registration fee. This new tuition structure will save students a significant amount of time, money, and energy. In fall 2019, the average full-time OCC student paid over $550 for books and electronic course material. Under the new model, students will save more than 50%. Bundling books into tuition can further reduce of out-of-pocket costs for students. Some forms of aid and scholarships cover the cost of tuition but not fees, and because books are built into tuition, students may receive more aid. Barnes & Noble will work closely with OCC to provide a low-cost version of the book for each course well in advance of the start of that course. For some classes that will mean book rentals, and for others, e-books. “The First Day model from Barnes & Noble will lead to greater student

success at Ocean County College,” said Dr. Joseph Konopka, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “There has been a growing trend for students to avoid purchasing textbooks for classes due to increased costs over the years.” Konopka added, “this is especially true for the students who are economically disadvantaged. By not purchasing textbooks, students are missing important information that may lead to improved grades.” “The partnership between Ocean County College and Barnes & Noble will ensure that students receive their books on the first day of class because the cost is included as part of tuition,” Konopka added. “By reducing the cost and providing a greater level of access to course materials, we are confident that students will be more equipped for greater levels of success with the First Day model at Ocean County College,” Konopka added. Bundling course books, materials, and most fees into tuition also increases the transparency and simplicity of bills, making it easier for students to understand the real price they are paying for a college education. For more information, visit go.ocean.edu/ FallTuition.

Ocean County Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With some irony, the announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy that all public and private schools remain closed thru the end of the school year came on May 4 the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Ocean County’s teachers remain on the job educating children during the continued COVID-19 crisis and Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari noted that “May 4 to May 8 is National Teacher Appreciation Week and I ask everyone to remember the outstanding work our teachers are doing during this state of emergency.” Vicari said teachers have continued distance learning and are working hard to educate children in all grades. A lifelong educator who served as a teacher, administrator, principal and superintendent, Vicari said teachers have gone the extra mile with their students. “Many younger students have missed their favorite teacher and I have had many reports of teachers making personal phone calls to chil-

dren,” he said. In some districts, teachers have even taken to their cars and formed small caravans, driving through neighborhoods and waving to students and their families from a safe distance. Vicari added that “teachers want their students to know that they haven’t forgotten them. That despite buildings being closed, the children are still a vital part of the school community.There was very little time to prepare for online classes, but our teachers worked hard to ensure that each and every student is learning and growing,” he said. “Our children will be prepared for whatever lies ahead.” he said noting the challenges of distance learning has sometimes been diﬃcult on both educators and students. The Freeholder also thanked parents who have helped their children, often while juggling a work-at-home schedule themselves. “None of this has been easy but working together as one Ocean County family we will get thru this crisis and emerge stronger at the end,” Vicari said.

Inside The Law Commercial Rent Payments And The Coronavirus

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many commercial tenants are asking whether they are excused from making rent payments if the tenant’s business has been impacted or shut down by as a result of the coronavirus. In particular, they are asking whether a force majeure clause often found in commercial leases, excuses the tenant from having to pay rent. A force majeure clause in commercial leases generally relieve the performance of a party because of an unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of the parties to the lease which causes a party not to be able to perform under the lease. The term “force majeu re” usu ally mea ns a n event that could not have been reasonably anticipated, or which, if anticipated, could not be controlled. Force majeure clauses are added to leases to excuse a party’s performance under the lease in cases of natural disasters or “acts of God,” such as hurricanes, f loods, earthquakes, etc. The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease. Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause.

New Jersey courts h a v e t r a d i t i o n a l l y Marc S. Galella Esq. been very reluctant to allow force majeure clauses to excuse the perfor mance of one party to a commercial lease and especially to excuse the payment of rent under the lease. Courts look to see whether the event should have been anticipated by the parties and addressed in the lease. Not all unforeseen events are subject to the force majeure clause. The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause. In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease. As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent? Please note that the discussion above pertains only to commercial leases. Force majeure clauses are not typically found in residential leases.

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Slip available in Barnegat Light NJ The slip is 60 ft and located at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club on Long Beach Island in Barnegat light. Docks are floating with power, water, cable and pump out. Slip rental comes with all yacht clubs benefits including club house, pool, private individual bathrooms with showers, full kitchen and lounge. Slip is D-8 located on second to last dock overlooking the bay and Barnegat Lighthouse with quick access to Barnegat Inlet. For information and rates contact Manager Mark at 609-494-8801. (24)

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

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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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Casino Association of New Jersey and AtlantiCare Join Forces To Develop Plan To Reopen AC Casinos

By Bob Vosseller ATLANTIC CITY – The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) and AtlantiCare are developing a comprehensive plan to reopen casinos. The two groups recently announced their collaboration to safely reopen Atlantic City casino properties when New Jersey’s stay-at-home order is lifted. The plan is being developed by CANJ in consultation with AtlantiCare to assist the Murphy Administration and regulators in thoughtfully developing comprehensive reopening plans that prioritize the safety and well-being of employees, guests and the community at-large. “AtlantiCare is pleased to partner with the Casino Association of New Jersey to formulate a plan to safely reopen Atlantic City casinos to employees and guests,” Lori Herndon, President and CEO, At-

lantiCare said. She added,“the COVID-19 pandemic has not only threatened our health and safety, it has also threatened the stability of Atlantic City’s gaming and tourism industry, the industry’s workforce and families, and our state and local economies.” “The Atlantic City gaming industry is a cornerstone of the entire South Jersey economy and reopening it safely at the right time, along with rest of our shore and regional businesses, must be our shared priority,” Herndon said. AtlantiCare is set to provide resources to assist and collaborate with CANJ in the weeks and months ahead. The health system will: share regional healthcare metrics, data, and forecasts; provide guidance on CANJ’s reopening protocols; provide information about the effectiveness of protocols and

best practices. The group also adopted within its own health system; and assist with potential collaboration with other healthcare industry partners in ways that might benefit New Jersey’s casino industry in addressing COVID-19 on an ongoing basis. Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey said, “we are grateful for the support and partnership from AtlantiCare as we devise a safe reopening strategy for the Atlantic City casino industry.” “At the CasinoAssociation of New Jersey, our greatest priority is the health and safety of our employees, guests and fellow residents,” Callender added. He said, “we want Atlantic City to be ready to open as soon as the government determines it is appropriate to do so. That is why we are working with our regional

healthcare provider to develop a comprehensive plan that ensures our properties are prepared and ready to reopen when the stay-at-home order is lifted.” Callender said that the Atlantic City casino industry is closely monitoring government policy changes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, government mandates, and public health advancements and will continue to make changes as necessary or appropriate to industry protocols and procedures. “We will continue to refine and update the plan as local and state mandates evolve, and our experts provide us with more guidance,” Callender added. According to Callender, the Atlantic City casino properties will continue to comply with, or exceed, local or state-imposed mandates, restrictions and occupancy limits.

Chronic Ankle Instability

By: Rebecca Kashdan, DPT, Jackson Facility Therapist With every step you take, your feet are the only connection between your body and the ground. Your feet support you and transmit the force from each step through your ankles, through your lower leg, and to the rest of your body. Many people have, or will have, a sprained ankle at some point throughout their lifetime. An ankle sprain can impact the way you move, whether you are a competitive athlete or simply walking around the grocery store, and can lead to a chronic condition called ankle instability.

WHAT IS A SPRAINED ANKLE AND WHY IS CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY A BIG DEAL? Your ankle is made up of several bones that not only allow you to point and flex your anklefoot, but also allow you to tilt your foot inward (inversion) and outward (eversion) so that you can adjust to uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, a sandy beach, or divots in your backyard. The bones in your ankle are connected by several ligaments, a type of connective tissue, on both the inside and outside to increase the stability of the joint. When you experience a sprained ankle, usually the ankle rolls inward, resulting in overstretching the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Occasionally the ankle is forced outward, resulting in overstretching of the ligaments on the inside of the ankle; however, that is much less common. Ankle sprains are often graded based on the severity of overstretching, with grade I meaning the ligaments are overstretched but not torn, grade II meaning there is a mild to moderate tear, and grade III meaning there is a significant tear in the ligaments. Symptoms may also include swelling, pain, bruising, and difficulty putting weight on the affected foot. If you have experience a sprained ankle with any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor. Chronic ankle instability is the result of several factors, causing a person to sprain their ankle repeatedly. The first factor is overstretched or torn ligaments, resulting in decreased ankle stability. The second factor is muscle imbalance. When the

ligaments are stretched or torn, the muscles and tendons surrounding the ankle may also be stretched and irritated, resulting in muscle weakness. The third factor is impaired proprioception. Proprioceptors are tiny nerve receptors located in soft tissue throughout the body that sense your position in space (these receptors allow you to touch your pointer ﬁnger to your nose with your eyes closed). The proprioceptors in the ankle are extremely important when it comes to balance and the ability to adjust your ankle on uneven surfaces to prevent falling. When the tissues surrounding the ankle are disrupted, the proprioceptors do not collect the information that they need to help you adjust. All of these factors combined make up an ugly recipe for repeated ankle sprains as well as increasing the risk for falling. An unstable ankle can change the way the forces are transmitted from the foot through the rest of your body, causing problems beyond your foot and ankle.

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP! Physical therapy can help to break the cycle of chronic ankle instability by preventing future ankle sprains. We use exercises that focus on normalizing muscle imbalances, restoring normal motion, and improving ankle proprioception. Your physical therapist will evaluate your imbalances in order to create a program specifically designed for you. For instance, if you feel fine while standing on flat, stable surfaces but you have difficulty on a plush carpet or an uneven sidewalk, your therapist may have you practice standing and walking on unstable surfaces to functionally strengthen your anklestabilizing muscles. Physical therapy will not repair a torn ligament; however, the therapists at All-Care are trained to develop a program that will promote healing as well as maximize the stability in your ankle by strengthening the surrounding musculature.

IS BAREFOOT EXERCISE GOOD FOR ME? While proper footwear can provide excellent support for a person with chronic ankle instability, exercising barefoot in a controlled environment helps build

natural stability. Often patients with ankle instability perform physical therapy exercises without shoes to increase reliance on the natural stabilizing muscles instead of relying on support from your shoes. You may notice that if you stand on one foot with a supportive sneaker and compare it to standing on one foot without shoes, you tend to “wobble” more without the shoes. That is exactly why we focus on barefoot stability. While barefoot exercise in a controlled environment can be beneﬁcial, high-impact barefoot training, such as running or jumping without proper conditioning, can lead to many other injuries. Make sure to speak with your doctor or physical therapist before beginning your own barefoot program.

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355 North County Line Road 732.833.1133 REBECCA KASHDAN, DPT Rebecca graduated from Rutgers University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. She continued her education at Rutgers University and received her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy in 2015. Rebecca has completed clinical rotations at Duke Regional Hospital in North Carolina as well as Applewood Estates Rehab in New jersey with a focus on post-op orthopedic, cardiovascular, bariatric and neurological conditions. Rebecca has a particular interest in manual therapy, athletic injuries, balance dysfunction and pathologies of the foot and ankle. She has also worked with several pre-professional dancers from The Rock School for Dance Education as well as The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and is currently a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. Rebecca ﬁrmly believes that understanding the needs of her patients is the key to successful recovery.

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Plant, Tick Identification Still Available

OCEAN COUNTY - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation the oﬃce of the Cooperative Extension of Ocean County Agricultural Services on Whitesville Road in Toms River is closed to the public. However, we are continuing to offer tick, insect, and plant identification services through email. We can also assist you with general horticultural questions and help you locate any agricultural resources that you

may need. Tick and insect inquiries and photos should be emailed to Susan Emhardt-Servidio at sservidio@co.ocean.nj.us. Please email a well-lit, clear photo of the tick or insect along with your name, town, and phone number. If you are sending a photo of a tick to be identified, please photograph the top of the tick (shield) and the bottom of the tick (belly). Susan will provide

you with a tick ID, a list of tick testing labs, and a link to a Rutgers tick information page. Plant identification or plant problems can be emailed to Patti Dixon at pdixon@co.ocean. nj.us. Please email clear photos of the plant, including the whole plant, a close up, and the location where it is growing. If there is a specific plant health issue you would like identified, make sure to take a photo of the problem area

on the plant. Please include your name, town, and phone number in the email. At this time, we are not accepting soil samples for pH testing at the oﬃce, and the soil lab at Rutgers is closed until further notice. For general horticultural questions and other inquires you can call 732-505-4563 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is here to provide our county residents with research based information. We will do our best to answer your questions in a timely manner. Please be patient as we attempt to provide quality service during these challenging times.

Woman Charged With Trying To Steal Car While Owner Buying Ice Cream By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Police said a woman attempted to steal a car while two people were in it, and the driver was inside an ice cream shop. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. on April 26 on Route 88. Police said Jaymee Tice, 37, of Brick entered a vehicle and tried to drive away with it. There was an adult and a minor passenger in the vehicle at the time. The driver had gone inside Sundaes Ice Cream and left the engine running. The two adults had to forcibly remove Tice from the vehicle while she threatened to kill them and infect them with the coronavirus. She then walked over to people standing in line outside the store and threatened to infect them. She left the area on foot but was found shortly by two oﬃcers. She refused to comply with oﬃcers’ directions and repeatedly said she had “COVID.” Ultimately she was transported to Ocean Medical Center in Brick for evaluation. She was also charged with 2nd degree Terroristic Threats and Criminal Trespass. After further investigation, she was charged with Carjacking and Burglary, and is currently wanted on this warrant. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Anyone with information is requested to call the Point Pleasant Police Department at 732892-0060.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 9 - may 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Having a long line of admirers might be a nice thing, but that only means you should continue to be your best. Pay little attention to casual flirtations and focus on serious responsibilities in the first half of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Being thoughtful is the best strategy. If others keep their end of the bargain, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fair that you should keep yours. In the week to come, you and a partner or loved one might not see eye to eye on key issues. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider not being too specific. Your ideas may be worth listening to, especially since you can cover a lot of ground with a unique idea. Wait until the end of the week to meet with new contacts or attend crucial interviews. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take time off and dream up fun things to do if you can in the week ahead. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fault those who show a lack of interest in something close to your heart. Think up new ways to get in a workout and enjoy your hobbies. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you are able to outthink someone, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t outfox them. You may have flashes of brilliance as this week unfolds, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to use a stroke of genius to gain an unfair advantage in a business deal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rush into a new business project. Clarify agreements, promises and contracts before you finalize them. It is better to wait until you have all the details cleared up than to endure misunderstandings in the week ahead.

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