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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Officials demand the Department of Veterans Affairs to fast track a new facility to replace the aging James J. Howard clinic (pictured here) in Brick Township. By Bob Vosseller Ocean County Free- member of the New JerJohn P. Dorrity has OCEAN COUNTY – holder Director Joseph sey Congressional dele- served as the director of The county needs a new H. Vicari said, “our gation, and Rep. Andy the Ocean County Veterclinic for its over 40,000 veterans fought for us Kim to fast track this ans Services Bureau for veterans and officials when we needed them project.” years and his reputation are tired of the federal and now, we are ready Freeholder Gerry P. Lit- for being an outspoken government’s “needless to fight for them. The tle, who is liaison to the advocate for veterans’ delays” in building one. facility and the location Ocean County Veteran’s benefits and services is That was the view are simply too small.” Service Bureau, said the well known around the expressed through a While plans for the VA needs to explain the state. unanimously approved clinic seemed to be pro- reasons behind the latest Dorrity recalled the resolution by the Ocean gressing, issues with the delay. “We have been efforts in the 1980s to County Board of Cho- federal bidding process patient, but now it is time secure the current facilsen Freeholders ask- led the VA to cancel to move ahead and get ity. “It was the first of its ing the Department of a contract to build the this project done.” type in the country and Veterans Affairs to fast clinic. Both Freeholders sent when it was first distrack a new facility to Vicari added, “we are a letter on May 26 to cussed it was planned as replace the aging James working closely with Smith and Kim pledging a mini-hospital. We were J. Howard clinic in Brick Congressman Chris them any assistance the very proud of it when it (Clinic - See Page 2) Township. Smith, who is the senior county could offer.
Supporters Celebrate Trump On Flag Day
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT B E AC H – I t w a s billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering. Ab out 20 Tr u m p
suppor ters tur ned out in shorts, bathing su it s, re d hat s a nd red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the boroug h. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day. “The idea is to get
people to come out and gather with those who support Donald Trump for president and to network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said. “We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and
protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,” he added. On Memorial Day a large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and
quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and questioning the medical data that was used to make that decision. A number of small American f lags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees
June 20, 2020
Council Chooses New Member
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Attendees of a recent Township Council meeting learned who would fill the vacant seat left when Councilman Barry Calogero resigned and also witnessed a “zoom bomb” which hijacked part of the session. Steve Chisholm Jr. will serve the remainder of Calogero’s term which expires at the end of the year. Chisholm was chosen by the members of the council who are all members of the Jackson Republican party. Calogero resigned in early May from the council citing health and family concerns. He was expected to run for re-election this year along with Councilman Ken Bressi whose term is also up at the end of December. Name Rose To The Top Chisholm’s name “rose to the top” Councilman Andrew Kern said. The sentiment was echoed by Councilman Ken Bressi. Councilman Alex Sauickie said of the appointment process, “over the last month (Council - See Page 4)
Mayor: State Not Reopening Fast Enough
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The governor announced that the stay-at-home orders have been rescinded and that some businesses can have people inside, but the reopening of the state is not going quickly enough for Mayor Michael Reina. “We have to wait for our graduations to take place in July,” he said during a recent Township Council meeting. “Very disappointing governor - sorry - and it is also disappointing that my kids can’t practice on fields in squads. We are fi nding more about the pandemic, masks and six-foot social distancing. We want to take all our precautions but we want our businesses open fully. Twenty five percent is not enough. “Our businesses have suffered; our residents have suffered; our school children have suffered; and we are still pussyfooting around
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Continued From Page 1 opened in 91-92. I remember the protests we had back then to help get it going. At that time Bergen County had the largest number of veterans in the state.” That has changed and Ocean County has the most now. Dorrity put the number of veterans at around 41,000. “We get veterans from Monmouth County as well that come here. We need a new clinic now,” Dorrity added. Dorrity doesn’t blame the federal Veterans Association over the delay. “The specificity on the federal level for construction is insane and this pandemic didn’t help.” He said he’d like to see the new facility based more centrally in Ocean County and believes Route 9 in Bayville would be ideal. “The Freeholders have the right mindset but the veterans need this in a jurisdiction that is centrally located and has plenty of parking.” Dorrity said adding that he’s spoken with officials who said they’d prefer a new facility be based in either Brick where it is now or moved to Toms River. He said he’s hoping that contract issues impacting the project are rectified soon. “These are good contracts but the mechanics of some of these contracts make it crazy.” Among the many veterans who utilize the current clinic is Michael Colicchio, 72, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is a resident of Holiday City in Toms River. “I’m originally from Jersey City Bayonne and we had a clinic in Jersey City and a vet center in Secaucus which was pretty convenient. I’ve been going to the one in Brick since I moved down here in 2008. I go every six months for a checkup or a medications refill. My appointments are pretty fluid,” Colicchio said. “Sometimes there is a wait with things like getting the earwax blown out of your ears but that’s not crucial. I don’t know if moving the clinic will correct that because you still need doctors,” he added, referencing the shortage of staff. “I can’t complain about treatment and I still see my civilian doctors who I can get to see in a couple of hours. If there is room for improvement of its physicality, yes. Parking - you have to park close to Highway 70 sometimes,” Colicchio added agreeing with Dorrity’s idea of a Bayville location on Route 9 in a currently vacant strip mall lot. Colicchio said “if I get there at 8 in the
morning, I don’t have much of a problem. If I get there at 10 in the morning then I have to park on a side street or on an access road almost to Route 70. It all depends on time of day and day of week. It does get busy and there is a wait at times but every doctor has that problem. There is usually more than a handful of veterans there waiting, maybe 10 people at a time.” Congressman Andy Kim, who has toured the clinic twice in the 18 months he’s been in office, co-wrote a recent op-ed with Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey. They said that the federal government has let down the veterans, and did not keep their promise. The current clinic was made to serve a population of about 5,000, an eighth of the current veteran population in Ocean County alone, they said. “In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in Ocean County for a new CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more modern facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need,” they wrote. “At the time, the VA said that restarting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower costs” and would be done “in line with VA’s new business practices” to “ensure alignment with the current VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense. We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until finally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024. That’s a decade after this process was started,” they wrote. This latest decision came as a surprise to officials, and they have not received sufficient explanations as to how this project fell through the cracks, they said. Even while the plan for a new facility is getting started, the VA can do the following right now, they said: • fully staff the current clinic • establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet vets closer to home • find solutions to the parking problem meet with veteran leaders publicly to provide transparency and hear what they have to say.
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Continued From Page 1 we received 10 applicants, all Jackson residents which was good because the last time we did this we had quite a few outside the town as well. All of them were very good men and women and all were looking for a way to help the town.” Sauickie was officially sworn in as council president during the meeting, a position Calogero held. Kern said the 10 applicants provided resu mes a nd cover let ters a nd t hat members of council went through those resumes and letters and made notes on each. “We called each and every one of the 10 candidates and had a discussion with them, generally 15 minutes to a half hour long.” Each candidate was asked the same quest ions rega rd i ng pa st volu nteer work that they were involved with and experience they had - personally and professionally - and how they felt they could work as part of a team, he said. “We also asked t hem about t hei r goals. In questioning the candidates we got some amazing answers. There are passionate people here that applied for this position and it really made me feel good listening and having these discussions with them and I truly hope that those that were not selected will stay involved and will become even more involved with the township,” Kern said. Ker n descr ibed Chishol m as cu rrently having “a leadership position and has a business in town, family in town and has fantastic goals and other experience. Councilman Martin Flemming, who joined the council early in the year replacing Robert Nixon who resigned from off ice at the end of November 2019, said, “I saw some great candidates. I felt some were very set to do other jobs in town and as Andy said one of the candidates kept rising to the top and I came up with the same person and that was Steve Chisholm. He has been in the town for a long time has a lot of ties in town and I am confident he will make a good councilman.” Bressi said he agreed with Kern and Flemming that Chisholm was the best candidate and Sauickie concurred with the rest of the council. Ker n made the motion to appoint Chisholm which was quickly seconded and unanimously approved. Chisholm who was on the Zoom meeting made his way to town hall to be sworn in at the municipal building. “I’d like to thank the rest of the council members for this opportunity and your support. I look forward to working with everyone up here on the council and ser ving the people of Jackson,” Chisholm said. Chisholm has served a s t he pre side nt of t he t ow n sh ip’s Chamber of Commerce and is an elder in his church.
Mayor Michael Reina congratulated Chisholm on his appointment on council as well as Sauickie and Kern for their respective appointments of leadership on the council. “We have a tough road ahead of us. I do believe you will fill that role nicely sir and my two running mates, council president and council vice president congratulations. I know you will lead just as well as you campaigned with me.” New Committee Assignments Following the unanimous approval of Sauickie as the new council president and Kern as council vice president the governing body moved to reorganize its council committee assignments. This needed to be redone in lieu of Calogero’s departure from the governing body and Chisholm’s arrival. T he vote reorganizing the cou ncil assignments was not approved unanimously. Bressi retained his position on t he t ow n sh ip’s vet e r a n s af fai r s committee as its chair man and with Sauickie as vice chair. Bressi served as U.S. Marine and currently heads the organization involved with the township’s Veterans Memorial. Sauickie read off the new committ e e s w h ich i n cl u d e d t h e a d m i n i s t r at ion com m it tee wh ich wou ld be chaired by Sauickie and vice chaired by Fle m m i ng; Boa rd of E ducat ion committee chairman is Kern and vice chair Sauickie (this is just the council members who are involved with the schools, not members of the Board of Education); business and f inance chaired by Sauickie and vice chaired by Flemming; community development and land use will be chaired by Kern and co-chaired by Flemming and council on affordable housing (COAH) will be chaired by Sauickie and co-chaired by Flemming while the economic and advisory committee will be chaired by Chisholm and vice chair Flemming. The emergency services committee will be chaired by Flemming who is a long-time member of a township fire department and vice chair Kern. The law and public safety committee will be chaired by Sauickie and the vice chair is Kern. The mobile home advisory committee will be headed by Flemming and vice chair Chisholm. Open space preservation committee will be chaired by Sauickie and vice chaired by Kern. Private residential communities advisory committee which the mayor presides over will include Sauickie. Public works, buildings and grounds and vehicle services will be chaired by Kern and its vice chair is Chisholm. Recreation and senior ser vices will be chaired by Ker n its vice chair is Chisholm. Municipal Court Committee will be chaired by Kern. Bressi who was only appointed to one committee voted against the resolution reorganizing the committees. The rest of the council voted for the resolution.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER My Mother's Recovery From COVID-19 I n ea rly Apr il, my 74-year-old mother, a highrisk patient, contracted COVID-19 while in an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania. She was successfully treated in a hospital outside of Philadelphia, PA with a blend of treatments including oxygen, chloroquine (treatment for malaria), antibiotics, and Tylenol. Because of the attentive healthcare workers and their responsiveness, she was not put on a ventilator, despite her sudden spike in fever and drop in oxygen levels. Some physicians treating COVID-19 patients report ventilators to be causing more harm than good and should be used only as a last resort. This has been reaffirmed by the recent treatment guidelines issued by the National Institute of Health. I am eternally grateful for the excellent and smart care that my mother received and it has made me think about the big picture of present and future therapies for COVID-19. Physicians and hospitals should be open to all possible treatments for COVID-19. Successful treatments, like the ones my mother received, are available now. Patients have also had successful recoveries using Remdesivir, a strong antiviral medicine. And most recently, a very old therapy model – blood plasma from recovered patients – is being seriously investigated. Other methods for healing patients have been reported around the globe but are not routinely explored here. Intravenous vitamin C, a known anti-inflammatory nutrient and immune system booster, is just one of these. Treatments using a mix of hydrogen and oxygen gases, known as hydrogen therapy, seem to be
able to turn oxygen deprivation symptoms around by reducing the causes of inflammation in the body. In addition, homeopathy has had success in India for COVID-19, as it has had success in many other times in history during widespread infections. Our medical professionals and government leaders must be open to learning from other successful methods around the world. Being open to various ways of treating patients will save lives. As one of New Jersey’s new laws removes malpractice liability for healthcare practitioners during this crisis, there is a great opportunity to think outside the box and to try new treatments with patient consent. Attempts at creating a vaccine for coronavirus have not been successful in the past. Our focus should be on individualized treatments. Even if a vaccine is successfully developed, it won’t be ready for use for a long time (one year – 18 months) and it will not be appropriate for everyone. It is imperative to find feasible solutions for infected individuals now. Making sure that we maintain and strengthen treatment options is not only important for COVID-19 and any infection but it is also critical for individual health. As we move forward to the point when we can return to our lives - our livelihoods, schooling and social gatherings - let us make sure to preserve health care choices. And let us not allow politics, business incentives or tunnel vision get in the way of truly healing people who become ill. Hilary Jersey Lawrence
A Plan To Lower State Taxes Governor Murphy! Don’t squander your best chance to show true leadership! Governor, you have recently been talking about a “fiscal disaster” in the post-corona period. Knowing your DNA make up, you might be rushing to raise taxes as a solution to this disaster. Governor, do not use the corona crisis as an excuse to satisfy your longterm itch to raise our taxes or to create new ones. You should instead use this crisis to cut spending and slash costs, like any reasonable family or private business would do, when faced with a financial disaster. It’s time to show the world that you are capable of doing more than raising taxes or parading your face on TV telling us how many people got infected or died from corona. We would like to remind you that the residents of New Jersey are already taxed up to the hilt and this is not the time to play favoritism towards your political allies at the expense of the taxpayers. You should be keen of one important point. Your polls are currently high and you might be flying high too. However, we would like to remind you of the fate of two of your predecessors, Governor McGreevey who raised taxes and Governor Christie whose polls were so high after storm Sandy, that he felt emboldened to do anything he wanted. Both of them went crashing down. And remember the first President Bush? His polls were in the stratosphere after Desert Storm. However, he got booted out of office shortly after, because of higher taxes. So don’t feel emboldened, Governor, by your high polls. Polls can change in the blink of an eye. This is the most appropriate time to cut expenses and it’s been long overdue. For that matter, we offer our own recommendations that we pub-
Letters Editor lished on Facebook inTo April The be unnecessary to raise any 2018 at facebook.com/njptr and on our website at njptr. org. In fact, Mr. Sweeney’s “Path to Progress” mirrors our recommendations, except that ours were published three months before he published his, so don’t think we copied them. So if you are reluctant to use his because his name is attached to them, please use ours, take credit for them and call them the “Murphy’s recommendations to save New Jersey from a financial catastrophe.” How should you handle the financial crisis coming our way? Two simple steps: 1. In the short term, freeze all public workers and teachers’ salaries at their current levels until the financial crisis improves, and 2. In the long term, cut the exorbitant healthcare and pension benefits they currently enjoy for all new hires. (Public workers and teachers: Please spare me your sob stories, this does not affect you or apply to you) It’s ironic that during this crisis, no public workers or teachers lost a penny compared to the private sector people who got crushed by losing their jobs and their businesses, are still waiting for their stimulus checks or unemployment benefits, and still have to pay the high salaries and exorbitant benefits of those public workers. Governor, the pain should be shared equally by all parties. We’re all in it together, aren’t we? The private sector already paid the price for this crisis, it’s now time for the State workers to share in that pain. By following our recommendations, it will
taxes or to have any mass layoffs of public workers, like you suggested here and there, since the money saved will be enough for all public workers to keep their jobs. Governor, this is your best chance to show true leadership. If you raise taxes, your daily TV appearances will be long forgotten by the next election. The people will only remember the pain, the suffering and the higher taxes you inflicted on them and on their families. So what side will you be on, Governor? The public workers whose salaries and exorbitant benefits are still intact despite a major financial crisis, or the private sector and taxpayers who got devastated during that crisis and still have to pay those public workers’ high salaries and benefits? Do the right thing, Governor. This is not the time to play politics. Control your impulses and reject any proposal from the NJEA and the public sector unions, who will most likely pressure you to raise our taxes to keep their benefits intact. Otherwise, you will risk triggering the worst depression New Jersey has ever known, which will be deservedly named “The Murphy’s Depression.” Don’t believe me, Gorvernor? Ask your friend Ben Bernanke. He is the expert of the Great Depression of 1929 and the architect, along with Greenspan, of the Great Recession of 2008. George Kneisser Executive Director NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform
Republicans Stifling Right To Vote It is absolutely appalling that some Republicans in this nation such as in the states of Iowa and Georgia are now, in a presidential election year, in the middle of a still deadly pandemic, actively taking steps to deny Americans the democratic right to vote! Just reported in Iowa despite great success in voter participation by mail in their recent primary, Republicans in that state then quickly took measures to enact legislation to prevent mail-in voting, outrageous! In Georgia recently voters who went to vote in primaries in their state found themselves waiting i n long, long li nes for hours despite getting up very early in the morning to exercise their democratic right to vote! They were told that either newly received voting machines were not working right or that poll workers did not have the correct codes for the machines! Have our local, state and federal Republicans i n New Jersey stood up and loudly condemned these obvious and deplorable efforts by Republicans in other states to shamefully suppress voting? Answer: No! Patricia Murphy Toms River
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$280M Funding Available For NJ Hospitals Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker announced $280,127,442 in federal funding from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support safety- net hospitals across New Jersey. The senators secured this special funding in the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Act.
“Hospitals throughout New Jersey have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our safety net hospitals have been especially hard hit by this pandemic and this critical funding will allow them to continue providing top-notch care for our state’s most vulnerable populations,” said Sen. Menendez. “If we allowed these hospitals to fail, we would failed the countless New Jerseyans that rely on them for their health care.
I have been pressing HHS to release additional funds from the provider fund and I will continue fighting for the funding and resources our hospitals, providers and state needs to combat and recover from this virus.” “Insufficient funding for New Jersey’s safety net hospitals not only jeopardizes their ability to care for some of our most vulnerable populations, but also threatens their financial viability,” said Sen. Booker. “We must
ensure our hospitals primarily serving Medicaid and low-income patients have the resources needed to provide quality care to all, particularly during the current public health crisis. I am pleased to see HHS release this critical funding to New Jersey hospitals so we can continue to protect the health and safety of all of our residents.” Sen. Menendez led a bipartisan letter, along with Sen. Booker, that urged HHS and Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services to disperse this funding as quickly as possible. In normal times, these hospitals face high-uncompensated care costs and bring in significantly lower revenue than other hospitals; the pandemic has severely exacerbated these disparities. The patients these hospitals serve often face underlying health conditions and barriers to quality health care, meaning they’re at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
Freeholder Tells State Not To Remove Senior Freeze, Homestead Rebate By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari wants the state to reconsider any planned reductions to New Jersey’s Senior Freeze and Homestead Rebate property tax relief programs. Vicari, who serves as chairman of the county’s office of senior services said, “with more than 173,000 seniors living in Ocean County, these programs provide substantial help to our seniors many of whom are living solely on monthly Social Security checks. “When your monthly income is no more than
$1,400 from Social Security, taking away these programs will only increase the severe financial hardship already experienced by this vulnerable population,” Vicari said. To qualify for the senior freeze, seniors must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. The Homestead Rebate Benefit program also provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners. For most homeowners, the benefit is distributed to their municipality in the form of a credit, which reduces their property taxes. Vicari said, “both of these programs are critical to
the ongoing self-sufficiency and financial security of older adults in Ocean County. It’s imperative that we all advocate for our seniors so they can hold on to the programs that provide them some property tax relief.” “Our most vulnerable and frailest residents have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, counties and municipalities have worked hand in hand to provide as much assistance as possible to help them through this time. This proposed action by the state will be a detriment to the people who have been affected the most,” Vicari added Around 60,000 seniors in Ocean County could
be affected if these cuts are made and according to the Elder Economic Security Standard, the average Social Security benefit provides an elderly person living alone in Ocean County only 54 to 76 percent of the amount needed to cover basic expenses. Ocean County seniors living alone on an income equivalent to the federal poverty guideline can cover only 36 to 51 percent of their basic living expenses. “The effect on Ocean County will be disproportionate from the rest of the state because we have the largest senior population in the state,” Vicari said. “Now is not the time to introduce this change.”
Want To Vote In The Primary? Check Your Mailbox By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Voting regulations are different now, and local officials are pushing to make sure that residents know how to vote easily and safely in the July 7 Primary Election. A Primary Election is when voters of a particular party choose who will represent them at the polls in November. You must be registered as a member of a party to vote in a Primary. Much of this election will be done by mail, officials said, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, county workers have been sending mail-in ballots for people registered as Republicans and Democrats. They are also sending mail-in ballot applications for unaffiliated voters. Check Your Mail Residents are being urged to check their mail to see what paperwork the county is sending out. It’s important to know that it is not junk mail. Send the ballot or application back as soon as possible to make the whole process easier. If you tear, deface or incorrectly mark your ballot, it can be returned to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office for a new one. “This is very different from casting a ballot on a voting machine at your area polling place as so many of us are used to,” said Ocean County
Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Elections. Ocean County will be mailing out more than 800,000 pieces of mail for the July 7 Primary Election. “This process comes with a heavy price tag,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who is liaison to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office. “The hours alone to assemble all of this information and get it out in a timely fashion to the voters is staggering.” Many voters have already received the vote by mail ballot or an application in the mail. All Ocean County voters should have this information by the end of the week of June 15. “I would be remiss if I didn’t send out a huge thank you to all of the Ocean County government employees that have been working seven days a week to prepare all of this information,” Quinn said. “So many County workers from all departments have pitched in to help out and get these ballots and related election materials in the mail and to our voters.” “With concerns over how long COVID-19 may last on surfaces, many people have been taking in their mail differently and with an abundance of caution, they are throwing out those pieces that do not look familiar to them,” Haines said.
“It is very important for people to go through their mail, fill out the ballot and get it back to the county so their vote can be counted.” Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than 8 p.m. July 7. The deadline for delivering your ballot in person to the Ocean County Board of Elections or placing it in one of the secure drop boxes is also 8 p.m., July 7. Dropbox locations will be announced at a future date. Ocean County voters will receive a notice with their ballot outlining the steps that need to be taken along with websites and phone numbers for further assistance if needed. Registered voters not affiliated with a political party also will be mailed a postage paid vote-bymail application. The application can be filled out and sent back to the County Clerk’s office to receive either a Democrat or Republican voteby-mail ballot. “The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has been receiving numerous calls from constituents who are voicing their displeasure over having limited polling places open where they would fill out provisional ballots and over receiving vote-by-mail ballots that they have not requested,” Quinn said. “Unfortunately, I have told people our hands are tied and this is what
Gov. Murphy has ordered.” Polling Places There will be a limited number of polling places open on Election Day. However, only provisional paper ballots will be available at those locations. “Do not bring your vote-by-mail ballot to the polling place on Election Day and do not expect to vote on a voting machine at the polling place,” Haines said. “These are the rules determined by Gov. Murphy.” There will be no sample ballots distributed for this election as in the past but they are available to view it on the Ocean County Clerk’s website at oceancountyclerk.com and will also be posted at the limited number of polling places open on Election Day. “Participating in the 2020 Primary Election will be very different,” Quinn said. “We want our voters to be well informed of what they need to do and to know we are available to answer any questions they may have.” If you have any questions please check oceancountyclerk.com for updates and information. You can also call the Ocean County Clerk’s office at 732-929-2018 or the Ocean County Board of Elections at 732-929-2167.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Warn Of COVID Testing Scams
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – People are still very concerned about COVID-19 and want to get tested, but state officials warn that there are companies out there offering false or misleading claims regarding testing. “As public access to COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibody testing increases, so do opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to make money by exploiting people’s confusion and fears,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re urging consumers to do their homework, understand the types of tests being marketed, and recognize what those tests can and cannot do, so they don’t fall victim to false promises and outright scams.” Some of these companies are otherwise legitimate small businesses who are incorrectly stating information about the tests. Some are outright scammers, the state said. Some people are trying to sell tests that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because they may not provide accurate results. Some people are going door-to-door performing fake tests for money, and some are offering free test kits in exchange for people’s personal and health insurance information. There are also reports that scammers posing as contact tracers are texting New Jersey residents with messages saying they came in contact with someone who had COVID-19. The text messages ask people to follow links and then try to get them to reveal their personal information. Two recent businesses were sent ceaseand-desist letters because of claims made claims in the sale of antibody, or “serological,” tests for COVID-19. One was a health club in Morris County and the other is a dentist in Passaic County. Antibody testing differs from diagnostic testing in that antibody testing is intended to determine if you possess antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which indicates past exposure to the virus. Diagnostic testing is intended to determine if you currently have the disease. One claim was that the serological test can determine “if someone has already contracted the virus and, thus, has developed the antibodies to prevent contracting it again.” The statement appears misleading, according to the attorney general’s office, because a person may have contracted the virus but not yet developed antibodies that would result in a positive antibody test, and because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long.
In another claim, the presence of a particular antibody would mean a patient is “now clear, they have the antibody, they’re safe.” The statement appears misleading because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long, or whether someone with antibodies would not be able to spread the virus, Grewal said. “Misinformation of this nature has the potential to provide false security to individuals and contribute, in the aggregate, to widespread public harm, and also violates New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act,” the Division stated in the letters. “Unfortunately, where there’s money to be made, scammers, con artists, and identify thieves are never far behind,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Consumers should be wary of anyone advertising tests for sales via email, on social media, or over the phone. With testing now widely available in New Jersey pharmacies and healthcare practitioners’ offices, fi nding a trustworthy testing site is easier than ever. And consumers should understand that legitimate contact tracers will never ask for social security numbers, bank account or credit card information, or insurance numbers over the phone. They don’t need that information.” Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Testing-Related Scams: • Want a test? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you want an antibody test, reach out to your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. They can help you figure out if the test will be covered by insurance and where to fi nd a legitimate clinic, and can ensure that you understand what the results mean. • Do research before buying. Scammers put pressure on people to buy or commit without giving them time to do further research. Before you agree to anything, do some investigating. Check the FDA website to verify claims that a test has have been approved by the FDA or has received an emergency use authorization issued by the FDA. • Understand your options. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a detailed guide to testing for COVID-19. Understand the different tests available and what you need. Never share your personal information with strangers. Only make purchases and share your personal information with people and companies you know and trust. • Know what a legitimate contact tracing interview entails. To learn more about the contact tracing process, go to the NJ Department of Health’s Contact Tracing for COVID-19 webpage.
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Continued From Page 1 while you (Gov. Phil Murphy) are marching with groups of 500 people. Not acceptable the hypocrisy,” the mayor said. Reina said he’d continue to fight to get businesses open “and I will not impose any penalties or any fees for businesses that are open as the governor suggests.” Support For Police Jackson recently had a protest against racism and the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. In other parts of the country, there has been rioting and further police brutality – causing more of a divide between law enforcement and the public. The criticism of police in general caused the mayor to speak on behalf of the police
The Jackson Times, June 20, 2020, Page 9 in Jackson Township. “Our police department handles situations that you don’t read about every day. They did an outstanding job over the weekend handling a peaceful protest professionally, respectfully and ensuring the safety of not only those participating but the safety of the community,” he said. Zoom Bomb At one point during the meeting a flurry of expletives and racial remarks were heard during the Zoom session. Sauickie apologized for the brief and shocking interruption saying, “Obviously people got into the Zoom that shouldn’t have been.” He added that the council would do what it could to pursue finding out who was responsible and Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin said interrupting a public meeting was illegal and could be met with punishment.
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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Apparently, any issue is ripe for scammers to try to take advantage of people. In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, police departments are warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood. These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance” door-to-door.
Manchester Police put out a warning on their Facebook page and said that it is going on in other communities in New Jersey. They told residents that if someone comes to your door claiming to represent the CDC that you should not speak with them or let them into your home. Call your local police department instead. Moorestown police department and Sussex County put out a warning after people in that area posted on social media about the scammers, according to NJ.com.
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Lakewood Motorcyclist Nabbed By Jackson Police Chief On Multiple Drug Charges
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The sharp eye of Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz led to the arrest of a Lakewood Man for multiple drug charges on the evening of June 9. Chief Kunz observed a motorcycle around 11:45 p.m. which did not appear to have a visible license plate and was driving erratically. As the motorcycle stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of South Cooks Bridge Road and Bennetts Mills Roach. The driver sped away when Chief Kunz exited his vehicle to make contact with him. The driver who was later identified as 27-yearold Raheem Montgomery went through a red light and onto North Cooks Bridge Road. While the chief was catching up to the motorcycle, he witnessed it turn onto Willow Drive and accelerate. Chief Kunz arrived at the end of Willow Drive and as he checked the area located the motorcycle and driver in the cul-de-sac area just following the township VFW Post on Magnolia Drive.
Montgomery was detained and was discovered to be in possession of cocaine. Other officers arrived and began to check the area for a backpack that Montgomery had been observed wearing but did not have on his person. That backpack was located on north Cooks Bridge Road. The backpack was found to have to have a quanity of additional cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, scales and ammunition for .223 caliber rifle along with the motorcycle driver’ wallet and indentification. Montgomery was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute plus possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, hindering apprehension, resisting arrest, certain persons not to pssess weapons or ammunition and traffic offenses. He was processed and later lodged in the Ocean County Jail according to Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz, Investigations Division Commander.
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Trump:
Continued From Page 1 in honor of the President’s bir thday which happened to fall on Flag Day, June 14. A Trump re-election banner was f lying as well. “We really just want people to come out in support and enjoy themselves,” Brooks added. The rally was not organized in conju nc t ion w it h a ny c ou nt y or lo c a l Republican political organizations but Brooks said he expected some members of Republican groups to stop by. He and Frank Cott had organized the two events along with Michael Shapiro who was present on the beach and who also came out for the Memorial Day protest. “We’ve been protesting since March for businesses to reopen and against the tyranny of Murphy and his executive order and the stay at home order. We were f ighting for small businesses. We’ve been doing all this work - night, d ay 24/7 - a nd tod ay is ju st about coming out having a piece of cake, f lying the f lag for Flag Day, celebrate President Trump’s birthday. Today is just a happy day,” Ayla Wolf said. She organized the Memorial Day protest held in the borough. “Our rallies include everyone. We are for everyone. Trump has never really been a Republican; he isn’t really a Democrat either. He is anti-establishment and we are celebrating him for that. Republicans hate him, Democrats hate him but he’s really not either party,” Wolf said. Sporting a red cap with the number 45 embroidered in white, Candace Moore noted that along with Brooks, she was not the only black American to be part of the rally. “I’m new to the group. I’m from Pennsylvania but I have friends a rou nd here a nd I wa nted to come and hang out with some fellow Trump supporters. It encourages you to stand your ground. I will be voting for Trump
again in November.” Moore said she felt gover nors had overridden “our constitutional rights by shutting down our businesses and our state. Even in the wake of a national emergency you can’t violate the constitution. I’m not afraid to say I’m a Trump supporter. I used to live in Philadelphia which is a ver y liberal town so if I can wear my hat there, I can wear it anywhere.” Shapiro said “we’re here to celebrate the President’s birthday and support Jenkinson’s Beach.” Re pr e se nt i ng L at i n a s for Tr u mp was Rowan University student Diana Jimi nez of Glassboro who said she supported the president’s position on immigration. “I think the immigration rights should be stricter. I came from Columbia and don’t thin k it’s fair for im mig rants to come and get a job right away. My mother has a master’s in international business and we all had to wait 10 years to come here,” she said. “I think this country has been going down a bad course for many years and the establishment government has let it all happen. Trump is the first person not associated with them and never took any money f rom them so he’s doing what he feels is best for the country,” David Rasp of Point Pleasant said. Brick resident Edward Xavier Young said he’s been to a number of rallies, protests and celebrations including a protest the day before at the governor’s “spacious compound in Middletown, one of his f ive mansions around the world but today is a day of happiness and celebration. It is President Trump’s 74th birthday and it is also Flag Day and it is also the anniversary of George Washington creating the United States Army.” Young also said he felt the governor had over reached his author it y concerning the shutdown of the state and business. “The people of New Jersey can’t wait to vote him out of office.”
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Ocean County Library Compiles Online Teen Guide to Social Justice
TOMS RIVER – In light of current events, the Ocean County Librar y’s Teen Services staffers have assembled an online Teen Guide to Social Justice. The guide offers links to relevant print, eBook and video items available for f ree th roug h OCL’s OverDr ive, hoopla , kanopy, EBSCO,, newsbank and Access Video on Demand digital services, and to the Library’s active catalog. The guide also includes a link to the Librar y’s digital membership card application form. Teens will find five categories for research and reference: • Realistic Fiction – Digital novels by black authors, featuring black protagonists, and conveying themes that correspond to front-burner social issues. • Nonfiction – eBooks that focus on bla ck h i s t or y a nd c u lt u r e, pivot a l
events and people, and matters that leaders across America are confronting right now. • Graphic Novels – An array of visually- or iented, dow nloadable f iction and nonf iction eBooks of historical, cultural and social value. • Movies and Documentaries – Motion pict u res and video presentations of milestones in the quest for civil rights, and people who advanced it. • #BlackLivesMatter – Comprehensive information about the movement and the circumstances, including extensive interviews with its founders. Registration for an Ocean County Library card is free, and can be completed online. The Ocean County Library Teen Guide to Social Justice can be accessed at padlet.com/OCLTeens/ socialjustice.
Jackson PBA Cancels Annual Pig Roast
JACKSON – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another victim. This time, the Jackson Township PBA Local 168’s annual Pig Roast event. According to the group’s Facebook post, organizers felt that their personal safety and the safety of the public was
more important than the event. The post said “as much as we would love to continue with this great tradition, there were just too many unsure moving parts due to restrictions.” The post went on to say that they plan to return next year and the event will be a blast!
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor and Mary Pat Christie Launch New Jersey 30-Day Fund
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Modeling a successful program in Virginia, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat Christie have launched the New Jersey 30-Day Fund to help businesses in the state affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Like the Virginia 30-Day Fund, it will provide $3,000 forgivable loans to businesses owned and operated by a New Jersey resident. Companies must have between three and 30 employees. The application process is simple and quick, and businesses will get an answer on their application in three days. The former governor said, “Mary Pat and I have heard so many stories of hard-working New Jersey residents who have been fi nancially devastated by this horrible disease. Our hope is to quickly provide some fi nancial relief to help those businesses who need it most.” The New Jersey 30-Day Fund has been established as a partner of the Virginia fund started by Disruptor Capital CEO Pete Snyder and his wife Burson Snyder, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit. Pete Snyer said, “we started the 30-Day Fund in Virginia to help small businesses survive the cash crunch caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In five short weeks we have funded over 300 struggling small businesses from all across the Commonwealth.” Mary Pat Christie said, “in speaking with the Snyder family, it was apparent that the quick turnaround was a life-saver for small businesses which were waiting to reopen. By establishing the NJ 30-Day Fund as a partner of the Virginia program, we can be up and running and providing loans this week.” If businesses that receive the loans can re-pay those loans, the Christies said those repayments would go back into the fund to provide additional loans to other worthy businesses. The Fund can accept contributions from businesses and individuals who seek to support their local New Jersey neighbors. It will launch with a $100,000 contribution from the Christie Family. To contribute or for more information, please visit: nj30dayfund.com. “Given the solid and resourceful leadership they provided for New Jersey in the wake of Superstorm Sandy and the millions they raised from the private sector to offer immediate relief to their citizens, we could think of no two better partners and leaders than Mary Pat and Governor Chris Christie to help save jobs and struggling small businesses in the Garden State,” Peter Snyder said. The New Jersey 30-Day Fund has secured volunteer assistance from Seton Hall business, law, undergrad and other college students who will review grant
applications and help businesses through the process. Several New Jersey companies are offering volunteer services to
also assist. The former governor said, “,y hope is that this will be one more example of
New Jersey residents helping New Jersey residents. We will get through this crisis together.”
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Most people with diabetes have to avoid fruits entirely, at least the starchy sort. But I think figs are okay. Figs made news in 2019, and I bet it wasn’t even a 2 second blip on the news when researchers published profoundly useful benefits! We now know that a fig-derived compound called “abscisic acid” may be helpful for metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Why is this important? It’s time to stop making yourself crazy and just enjoy your food again. My book, Diabetes Without Drugs, explains exactly how to do that. See any chain book store, Amazon or my own website. Also, I am happy to send you some delicious recipes via email. Here are some tips for healthy eating: 1. Fig Fruit. Include fig fruits, or take a dietary supplement that contains this ingredient as part of its formula. Clinical studies support “abscisic acid” for blood sugar benefits, and it ranks up there with gymnema sylvestre, cinnamon and berberine. 2. Oils. Don’t use old oils, freshen them periodically because they go rancid quickly. Some healthy oils include almond oil, grape seed oil, tea seed and olive oil. Some oils are more harmful because they cause higher levels of inflammatory compounds. If you’re interested in my other article, find it on my website. It’s called “The Best and Worst Oils to Cook With.”
3. Flour. One of my favorite flours to cook with is almond flour, as in 100% blanched almonds. Almond flour has approximately 20 carbs per cup, versus over 70 carbs for wheat flour. It also contains “salicin” which is a cousin to aspirin so it has analgesic benefits! Almond flour is also gluten-free. 4. Alcohol. It attacks your pancreas which is the organ that controls blood sugar. So I highly recommend you avoid alcohol. I’d suggest you pay the few extra dollars to buy alcohol-free extracts of vanilla and almond for your baking recipes. 5. Cheese. Cheese is like dope to some of us! Cheese contains a protein called “casein” and also “beta Casomorphine-7” which act on your brain’s opiate receptors! Milk has some, but it’s really concentrated in cheese and ice cream. That’s where the nefarious oxycodone, heroine and morphine drugs bind to! This presents a challenge for people who have diabetes and/or dairy allergies. For those of you who want to be casein free, skip the cheese entirely. But if you want to try an experiment, test yourself with a sheep or goat-derived cheese. People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else so eat a well-balanced diet. The right foods sustain and improve your health because they are natural and not man-made. Basically, the “right foods” have a shorter distance between Point A and Point B meaning there is a direct line from the Earth to your plate.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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The New Normal According To Dr. Izzy
New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while. Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer. Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances. We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/or drop off services at our Toms River office. This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of communication with family and friends.
As our offices begin to transition to opening again, the “new normal” will require us to scan temperatures, ask patients specific questions related to covid-19 symptoms, stagger appointments so there’s no more than two patients in our office at the same time and allow extra time to disinfect all areas once the patient has left. This “new normal” will significantly limit the total number of patients we can see but it’s absolutely critical to follow these procedures at least for the remainder of the year. For over 30 years, Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and/ or 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 support. If you need our help, please call us at 732-818-3610. We will be re-opening very soon! 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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ity during the health crisis, these steps can help reduce water quality challenges as America retur ns to work. • If possible, during the work-fromhome period, allow a small amount of water to run from office indoor faucets or spigots, especially if a workplace is vacant at this time. The running water will help maintain chlorine levels that keep water quality intact. • The water company is responsible for the portion of a service line that extends f rom larger water mains (pipes) to the curb stop, also known as a water shutoff valve, usually located in the piping near the property curb. The pipes that extend from the curb stop into the building are the owner’s responsibility. Before resuming operations, these pipes need to be f lushed thoroughly by r u n ning water for at least 30 minutes from taps within the building to ensure the water is fresh. If staff is available now, begin f lushing right away. • All water-using off ice appliances such as ice machines and dishwashers should also be run and aerators on faucets should be removed and cleaned. This will help clear out stagnant water and replace with high quality water. • I n s p e ct me ch a n ica l e qu ipme nt – boilers, pumps, water heaters, backf low preventers, etc. – to determine if there are any issues affecting their function. • The Environmental Science, Policy, and Research I nst it ute offers comprehensive instr uctions for f lushing building pipes at https://esprinstitute. org/. Ho m e s t h a t h ave n o t b e e n i n u s e during the stay-at-home period should also be f lu shed. Homes ord i na r ily have smaller service lines, so a quick but thorough f lushing is impor tant. The American Water Works Association has published full instr uctions for home f lushing on its website at awwa.org/. It is i mpor t ant that the ret u r n to job sites is as safe and seamless as possible. Flushing water pipes needs to be on that checklist. For questions regarding water qualit y or ser vice, SUEZ customers should contact the local customer ser vice center phone number listed on their bill. SUEZ encourages its customers to v isit mysue z water.com/ back tobu siness or the company’s social media channels for the most up-to-date information.
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Jackson Elks Continues Food Drive Project
JACKSON – The Jackson Elks is continuing to hold its food drive during the month of June. Elks member Joe LaMonica said that “while we have had a lot of our events curtailed due to this coronavirus, we are still trying to help our community.” LaMonica added that all collected food will be donated to the Jackson Food Pantry. “The Jackson Elks, helping to build a stronger
community. Please come out this month and support our food drive for the food pantry of Jackson,” he added. LaMonica said, “there are many people in our community who have fallen on hard times because of COVID-19. This is our way of trying to help them. Thank you in advance from all the members of the Jackson Elks Lodge and the Jackson Food Pantry.”
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JACKSON - The Board of Education will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on June 24 and are offering residents an opportunity to view and participate remotely. Residents can view the meeting through the district’s JTV Youtube Channel at jtvlive.org or on the township’s public access Channel 77 for
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Items For Sale Bowflex Extreme - Rod pull unit over 200 pounds of resistance. The unit is in pristine condition. I paid over $1,400, will sell for $500. You pick up. Ground level In Toms River. Glen at 973-271-0726. (27)
Items Wanted CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (28) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Health Department Offers Coronavirus Health Tips
TOMS RIVER – Leaving the safety of home and going out to shop for essential household items is creating new challenges for us all as we continue to learn how to adjust our typical routines during the COVID-19 outbreak. “For most of us there is no way getting around going out to buy groceries and run other essential errands such as banking, take-out food orders or doctor visits,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. Regenye added, “the only way to accomplish these tasks and feel safe from catching the COVID-19 virus is to strictly adhere to following all the social distancing measures. We’ve been sharing the measures from the very beginning but now the Ocean County Health Department feels it’s time for a second push to get the message out as we face new challenges.” The following are some tips on how to meet your essential shopping needs: • Stay home if you’re sick! • Stay at least 6 feet away from others while shopping and in lines. • Wear a face covering. Latex gloves are not recommended to wear when grocery shopping. • Make a list and shop quickly. • Shop alone, don’t bring the family. • Sanitize carts and hands, before and after shopping. • Give the cashier some space or use the self-checkout. • Choose no-touch payment when you can. • If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out if stores have special hours for people at high risk. • Wash your hands before shopping and as soon as you get home with soap and water. “It may be a bit of an inconvenience but following these guidelines can really help save lives,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We really are all in this together. Let’s not
only think about protecting ourselves but let’s follow these measures for our neighbors and community while we attend to these essential errands,” Little added. What about protecting ourselves from running other essential errands such as paying bills, doctor’s visits, postage and deliveries or picking up prescriptions? OCHD provides the following guidelines: • Avoid crowds. Go to the bank, post office or pharmacy during times when fewer people will be there (i.e. early morning or later in the night.) • Bank on-line whenever possible. If you do visit a bank make sure to clean the ATM machine with a disinfecting wipe before use. • Order groceries and other goods on-line for home delivery. (Make sure to plan ahead as some deliveries may take a week or longer). • Utilize curbside pickup. • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol after collecting your mail or accepting deliveries. • Use telemedicine or communicate with your doctor by phone or email if possible. • Reschedule procedures that are not urgently needed. • Use the drive thru when picking up medicines. Try to pick up all your medicine at one time if possible. “The measures haven’t changed as much as the evolving scenarios we all have to adjust to. That means we need to keep coming up with new and improvisational plans and protocols to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keeping our residents safe and sound,” added Regenye. For more information regarding COVID-19 guidelines please visit the OCHD website at ochd.org. 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.
Free Guide Released by Rutges Coopertive Extension Of Ocean County
TOMS RIVER - Each year, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County publishes the free Guide to Fresh Agricultural Products and Services in Ocean County. The guide promotes local agricultural products and services that are available to Ocean County residents. The booklet includes a NJ Seasonality Chart, a list of farms and their services along with the address of the farm and contact information and services Those iinterested in having a copy of
this booklet they are available for pick up in the foyer of the Agricultural Building, 1623 Whitesville Rd., Toms River. If you have any questions, contact the agency’s office at 732-349-1246. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, (848) 932-3703.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JUNE 20 - JUNE 26 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone who sparks your ambitions might inspire you to do bigger and better things. It isn’t necessary to spend a lot of money to achieve your dreams, so avoid whipping out your wallet too often in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may rebel without a just cause in the week ahead. Competition could be a source of aggravation that tempts you to go your own way. Focus on inspiring ideas and get motivated to overcome knee-jerk reactions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A possible boost to your ambitions might mean that you actively look for opportunities for advancement in the week to come. You may meet someone whose glamorous style and success you hope to emulate. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Life is easier to navigate once you realize that everyone may be in the same boat and rowing in the same direction. A spirit of compromise can make relationships more empowering and enriching in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Where there is a will there is a way, and the way can run more smoothly when there is goodwill. Whether you are at work or at play, you can foster better cooperation in the week ahead by being especially generous and tolerant. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A romantically tinged encounter might mislead you into thinking you have found true love, or a friend could suggest a plan that appeals to your hopes for fast cash. Get good advice before you commit to anything new this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may wish to present a more attractive facade as this week unfolds. Remember that a smile can light up your face and bring happiness to others. Loved ones may act in unexpected ways. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your efforts to be sociable or affectionate might gain traction as the week ahead gathers steam. You probably won’t act on wishful thinking if you carefully consider a plan and find hidden benefits before launching it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone close may guide you toward more profitable choices as this week unfolds. Nothing can prevent you from maintaining reward-driven momentum once it is established. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your best trait might be a do-or-die attitude that will likely bring you some rewards and opportunities in the week ahead. People in high places may take note of your passion for perfection and give your ideas the go-ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be in a romantic frame of mind during the upcoming week, but you should be poised to shift gears, as a loved one or partner may put major undertakings into motion. You can creatively contribute to someone’s success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Past mistakes could create a stressful situation at home. Deal with any problems calmly and focus on achieving your long-term goals as the week unfolds. Understand that you may need to take steps to make things right.
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