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─Photo provided by The Food Network Tampa Bay Buccaneer Super Bowl champion Darian Barnes a former resident of Toms River is taking on a new challenge trading the gridiron for a griddle as a contestant on the show “Worst Cook In America” that will air on Food Network. By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Former township resident and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Super Bowl champion Darian Barnes is taking on a new challenge - trading the gridiron for a griddle as a contestant on “Worst Cooks In America” on the Food Network. Darian is not an accomplished cook. In fact, he never learned

how to cook. But the athlete who graduated from Toms River High School North in 1998 and was a star running back is facing a whole new contest than he had in the Super Bowl. He had to work with some real bowls when his wife Becky started attending classes at Kean University. That meant making dinner for his four daughters and his wife. He

learned it wasn’t as easy as it looked and it appeared the family was heading toward starvation. “There was nothing I couldn’t burn,” Darian said with a laugh. “I have four children and a 2-year-old so when my wife was out of the house…I don’t know how she cooks with them in the house as it is insanity in the house.”

Now in its 20 th season, the show brings on 14 people to face off. Two people went home at the end of the fi rst episode, and neither of them were Darian. Other contestants were a woman who talked to her stomach and a psychic who talked to her deceased mother. The first round involved each competitor making a family recipe. (Cook - See Page 4)

Spa Closed, But What Happens To Gift Cards?

By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – W hen a local spa closed its doors, it left former customers i n t he lu rch. Some claimed that they were swindled, still holding gift cards, but the owner said that the company is another victim of COVID-19. There is a Facebook

group where people still left holding gift cards to Simply Skin have found each other. Some of them have hundreds of dollars worth of gift certifi cates and gift cards. They share what news they get from the owner and infor m each other about where the employees a re now

working. Since the salons and barbershops are now reopening, they wanted their shop to be open again and wanted an answer to whether Simply Skin was always planning to close a nd was just usi ng the coronavirus as an excuse. “Simply Skin Day

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negligent on responding to phone calls and emails. They shut down their Facebook, phone number and had a generic email stating they would not be answering emails after the 15th. There is now a Facebook group with all the people who they screwed over trying to (Spa - See Page 9)

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – We’re not quite there yet, but local businesses are welcoming the easing of restrictions to help summer get underway. Local businesses, especially the small ones owned by our neighbors, need help in rebuilding after being closed for months. Marina Papanikolas, director of business for the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, said customers can help get the word out about their favorite businesses. They can share pages on social media, and let others know what they might be missing. She also encouraged people to buy gift cards, even if they are not really a gift – even if you keep it for yourself. Buying a gift card injects a business with needed cash right now, and then you can redeem that card later when the business is on more solid footing. “If they are open, just encourage people to (Local - See Page 9)

Parents Of Autistic Teen Discuss Coping Mechanisms During COVID-19

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – While conditions are gradually changing to allow more in person contact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, autistic children and their parents are are continuing to face new challenges. Not only are families suffering from reduced income, closed schools, and closed day programs, but individualized educational and vocational supports sometimes cannot be delivered remotely or are more limited in hours per week or scope. Donna S. Murray, PhD. is vice president of clinical programs and head of the Autism (Autism - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 1 His fried chicken was cooked OK, but his rice was compared to something that would be thrown at a wedding. Still, he got recruited into chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s blue team, against chef Anne Burrell’s red team. They weren’t really working as a team; each contestant had their own meal to prepare. At the end of the show, both chefs chose one person to go home. The celebrity chefs could be funny when they questioned the odd choices of the contestants, but they were also educational, showing how to cut onions, or how to hold a knife (it’s not how you think). The contestants then had an hour to prepare jerk chicken. As the clock ticked by,

their quirky personalities emerged. Panic set in as things went wrong and the pressure mounted. Darian could be heard singing to himself made-up songs like “there’s too much stuff going on.” Many cooks had undercooked chicken. One cook cut herself twice. There were several grease fires. Gratefully, Darian made the cut. In fact, he was told that he might have had the best chicken, even though his green beans were like “a puppy that didn’t get hugged.” Now, Darian has the rest of the season to hang on. He should be used to the pressure, being in the NFL, being a physical education teacher, and also having to make meals for his family. “When it was just me and the four of them you don’t have a lot of time to concentrate

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and cook. Every meal was a total dumpster fire. I always had a backup of where was I going to order if this comes out wrong. It got to the point where my 8-year-old would say why don’t you order something and stop cooking stuff altogether.” His wife and daughters Damara, 14, Darynn, 11, Daylin, 8 and Draya, 2 cooked up a scheme they hoped might lead to Darian improving his limited skills. That plot involved secretly submitting his name as a contestant on the “Worst Cooks In America.” The show airs at 9 p.m. on Sundays on the Food Network. The show was taped just prior to the COVID-19 epidemic lockdown conditions. They were surprised to get a phone call in December 2019 confirming that Darian would be one of 14 contestants taking part in the 20th season of the show. His family was thrilled to learn he was going to be a contestant and competing for a $25,000 prize. Darian knew that Becky and his daughters were fans of the program but had no idea they had conspired to get him on it. He had never watched it before being on it. Not only didn’t he expect to be doing this, but it was probably the last thing he wanted to do. He had no interest being on TV. His wife however made it clear that he’d be a contestant. She told him he was going. He dreaded it at the time but now he’s happy and excited about it. Being on the show was also a confidence builder. “Fish, chicken…pretty much there is nothing I don’t feel comfortable trying to cook,” he said.

It turned out to be quite an experience for the NFL star who retired a decade ago. He was used to going out for dinner and having others provide him food. When he was in college, the cafeteria was fine. When he was dating Becky, they went out to restaurants. Becky’s pursuit of becoming a history teacher and a student at Kean University changed the schedule in the household which put Darian into the kitchen which was a whole new game for him. He added, “it was very intensive and you are learning a lot every day. You have to remember a lot.” His football skills proved helpful in preparing him for the challenge. While he could not reveal the details of what occurred on the show and how it all went, he did say that while June 21, the fi rst day of the new season, was Father’s Day, he won’t have a day off from cooking. “I’ll be doing something but that’s fi ne.. I’ve been cooking twice a week just to keep up on it.” While he and his family live in Rahway, he still considers Toms River to be his home. His wife and daughters can’t wait for Darian’s friends and family to see the show and how it turned out. The former NFL player has been teaching for the last four years and is employed as a Short Hills Montessori School teacher. He said “a couple of my friends on Instagram are aware that I will be on the show. My fellow teachers at school know. I’m past dreading seeing it. I’ve dropped a pass on national TV so I’m looking forward to it. It will be fun,” Darian said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EAUTRED L ETTER Changes To Primary Election Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7 Primary Election process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 144: Active registered Republican and Democratic voters will receive mail-in ballots for voting in the 2020 Primary Election. The mailing of Primary Election ballots began Friday, June 12th. All registered unaffiliated and inactive Republican and Democratic voters will receive a postage-paid vote by mail application so they can apply to receive a mailin ballot to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. The vote by mail application is also available for download on our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes. com. The 2020 Primary Election Vote by Mail Application requires registered unaffiliated voters to declare affiliation with either the Republican or Democratic Party in order to receive a ballot to vote in the Primary Election. Once the mail-in ballot application is received, the voter will receive a mail-in ballot from the County Clerk’s Office based upon the political party declared on the submitted vote by mail application. The deadline for the County Clerk’s Election Office to receive a vote by mail application via mail is June 30. In-person vote by mail applications will be accepted by the County Clerk’s Election Office located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold prior to 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7. In order for the ballot to be considered timely and able to be canvassed, all Primary Election mail-in ballots must meet the following: Any completed mail-in ballots returned by mail via the United States Postal

Service (USPS), must be postmarked on or before Primary Election Day, July 7, and received by the County Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on July 14. For your convenience the County Clerk’s Oﬃce has provided a postage-paid envelope for the return of the completed mail-in ballot. Secure drop boxes located throughout the County for voters who choose to deposit their mail-in ballot, as well as, completed mail-in ballots delivered in-person to the County Board of Elections must be received by 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, July 7. Ballots delivered in-person, require presentation of identification when surrendering the ballot. A limited number of polling places with only provisional paper ballots will be available for voters on Primary Election Day. Mailed notices regarding location of polling places will arrive one week before the Primary Election. Voters with disabilities or who need an accessible ballot, should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 732-431-7790, or may go to their assigned Primary Election polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Primary Election Day. For more information regarding the Primary Election or to view a sample ballot, log onto our elections website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com or download our free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App in the Apple App or Google Play Stores. Voters with questions should contact the County Clerk’s Election Oﬃce by phone to 732-431-7790 or email to ClerkofElections@co.monmouth.nj.us. Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. Monmouth County Clerk

Letters To The Editor Sick Of The Division I’m sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans. I’m sick of Christians vs atheists. I’m REALLY sick of the media. I’m sick of no one being allowed to think what they want and feel what they do without offending someone. I am sick of the nosey people who call the cops when anyone does anything they don’t approve of. I am sick of blaming the whole for the sins of a few. We’re one race - the human race. You want to support President Trump? You do you. It’s your choice. You want to support Biden? Fine... also your choice! You want to believe in God? Okay, believe in God. You want to believe in magical creatures that fly around and sprinkle fairy dust to make life better? Awesome... you do you. BUT stop thrusting your beliefs on others and not being able to deal with the fact that they don’t have the same exact mind-set as you. Having our own minds is what makes us all individual and beautiful. If you can’t handle the fact that you may have a friend that has opposing views as you, then you are not any better than the bigots and the racists. I don’t have to agree with everything you believe to be a decent human being and your friend. I said what I said. Frances Hose McLean Jackson

Letters Editoregation. This included the I developed subcommittees Ways To To The Move Jackson Forward For those of you who remember Hal Roach’s “Little Rascals” or “Our Gang,” you will know that it takes place during the Great Depression era. At this time, there was economic hardship and incredible racial discrimination. Despite the horrible conditions which would eventually lead us into WWII, Mr. Roach depicted school age children in very real situations of the day. Somehow, these children of varied backgrounds and means made it work... As chairman of the Jackson Rent Control Board for several years, I can tell you we have quite a varied cast of dedicated individuals made up of all political parties, races, religions and professional backgrounds. Have we encountered some ups and downs? You bet. Have we been able to attack issues that came up? Absolutely. Has each member had an equal voice at all times? Yes without a doubt. I instituted a practice two years ago whereas each member must watch a video speaking of the power of social media, public speaking and repercussions of errors in judgement. Nobody is perfect, but this empowers these members to be in control of their actions and allows them to take their positions seriously.

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to rewrite our ordinance and to refine guidelines for the application process. This ordinance is now before council in review and I applaud this group for their many volunteer hours of hard work. Our board was the fi rst in its history to levy and collect fines which were returned to our hard working taxpayers. Our board has acted tirelessly to fight to maintain equality between landlords and tenants. Landlords deliver services while tenants pay the rent as determined by the board. Our board is proof that it is a very good model. This can be replicated and I think a fair and balanced approach such as this is much needed. I’m proud of this board’s accomplishments and intend on fostering this kind of work in the years to come should I be appointed as your councilman. In due time I will be rolling out numerous examples of what I may do to inspire the current administration to act on some of my objectives. Bob Skinner Skinner for Jackson Township Council

We Need A Builder In Washington The current situation in New Jersey and around the country is seemingly dire. Millions are unemployed, federal spending has taken a life of its own, over 100,000 Americans have died, rioters and looters flooded the streets destroying property and livelihoods. America is cracking at her foundations and we need to start laying the cement and constructing our country back to her formal glory again. We need a builder in Washington, and in David Richter New Jersey has just that. In 2018, the Republicans lost control of all but one of their seats in the New Jersey Congressional Del-

3rd district which was a conservative staple for the better part of two and a half decades. Since that pivotal day in 2018, Democrats have truly done nothing productive for the people of New Jersey, or the United States. They have simply done two things; continued to blow spending through the roof and try to impeach President Trump in what will go down as one of the most embarrassing political stunts in our nation’s history. Democratic Representative Andy Kim, from the NJ-3rd, has done nothing but tow the party line, even though the party line is directly counter to the needs and will of the constituents. Now, Representative Kim faces his fi rst challenge to retain his seat, and provided the Republicans turn out to vote for Richter he will lose. Andy Kim voted right alongside the Democratic leadership as they tried to remove a duly elected President on lackadaisical and unconstitutional grounds, even though a majority of his constituents support the President and voted for him in 2016. Kim also voted for the billions of dollars in COVID spending that did not go to helping individuals or small business but instead went to helping bail out major corporations. The bills that Congress rushed through did not truly help the situation, they exacerbated it. Congress passed bills that made it more affordable to be unemployed than to go back to work, and that is why you see over 700,000 New Jersians unemployed right now, that is reckless! This is what happens though, when you put a bunch of liberal elites into the levers of power, and not people that had to run businesses and sign pay checks into the system. If David Richter were representing the great state of New Jersey though, he (Letters - See Page 8)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Stafford Vet’s Story Shows Why New Veterans Facility Needed From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) released another story of veterans impacted by the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver a new veteran’s health facility to Ocean County. This release comes one month after Congressman Kim, along with Senators Booker and Menendez, sent a letter to VA officials demanding answers on why the effort to secure a new veterans’ health care facility in Ocean County failed, and asking the VA to provide immediate solutions for New Jersey’s veterans. The letter remains unanswered. The story is that of Mary Ruiz, an Army veteran who currently resides in Manahawkin. Mary, like many others, has had issues with the current parking situation and lack of doctors at the James J. Howard VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). “I once was ill with f lu-like symptoms and called CBOC in morning and was told to come to the clinic. I waited over two hours only to be told that there were no providers available and to go home and come back later in the week,” Ruiz said of past instances of inadequate care. In May of 2019 Ruiz visited the VA health care facility to get a pregnancy

test. “The experience was awful,” said Ruiz. “There was no privacy given when I was told I was pregnant, and there was no provider available to speak to.” Ruiz went on to describe that, “T he next time I heard anything from VA was a month later with a list of places to get an ultrasound. There was no individual care, no guidance after becoming pregnant, no vitamins, no blood work to check on health of mother and baby.” “I am sharing my story in the hope that other women veterans do not have to experience the same things that I did,” said Ruiz. “I am lucky; I have private insurance, so I have choices. Women who have to rely on the Brick CBOC for their health care should not have to experience 2nd rate care, it’s just not fair and something should be done about it.” “Mary is right; no veteran should have to endure the second-rate care offered in Ocean County because of the lack of providers,” said Congressman Kim. “The VA needs to come to the table and show they’re truly committed to providing immediate solutions to these problems plaguing our veteran community.” Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business. In addition to advocating for a new veterans health facility in Ocean County, Congressman Kim has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect veterans from VA errors and help veterans identify employment opportunities during their transition to civilian life.

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would have fought to pass a comprehensible and common-sense plan to deal with the economic turmoil that COVID has caused. Richter would have fought for pay-roll tax cuts, small-business tax cuts, expansions of SBA loans and for college to reimburse students for the services that they were not provided, such as room and board. All of these plans would have cost, the government less money and would have put more dollars in the pockets of

Americas working class. As the son of a retired police oﬃcer turned small-business owner, it would be an understatement to say that this election is not personal. America has been shaken to its core in these past three months, and it is time that we as Americans, and New Jersians rebuild from the damage done by the Democrats in Congress. David Richter spent over 20 years building schools, hospitals and museums, now we need to hire him to rebuild our democracy. AJ Melillo Island Heights

Toms River Student Receives Triple A Award

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A Toms River student is being honored as part of AAA’s School Safety Program which is celebrating its 100th year as the largest school-based safety program in the world. Among those five students that AAA Mid-Atlantic will honor in New Jersey as Outstanding AAA School Safety Patrol Members for the 2019-2020 school year is township resident Paloma Ogando, a 5th grader from Washington Street Elementary School. “Paloma is an outstanding citizen and role model for her peers. She is kind and caring and spreads sunshine wherever she goes, according to her teacher Mrs. Hankins. “Our school shines brighter with Paloma. With the 2019-2020 school year cut short by COVID-19, Paloma has made the most of it by meeting virtually with other Patrollers brainstorming ways to brighten other people’s days from afar,” Hankins said. As an Outstanding School Safety Patrol award recipient, Ogando received a plaque in recognition of her accomplishments and a check during a surprise presentation at her home. More than 14,000 patrollers currently participate in the AAA School Safety Patrol program in over 500 New Jersey schools. It is the largest school-based safety program in the world with more than 679,000 Patrollers in 35,000 schools across North America and 30 countries, providing a safer environment for child pedestrians and offering a spectrum of educational opportunities for schoolchildren. For a century, AAA Mid-Atlantic has sponsored and provided major support for the AAA School Safety Patrol by supplying training materials, recognition programs for service, and patrol equipment, including the familiar

badge and belt. AAA School Safety Patrols direct children, not traffic. As school-age leaders in traffic safety, patrol members teach other students about traffic safety on a peer-to-peer basis. They also serve as role models for younger children. Patrols complete training in traffic safety so they can protect students from the hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school; assist bus drivers in safely transporting students to and from school; teach fellow students about traffic safety; and serve other leadership functions under the direction of school officials. AAA School Safety Patrol began in 1920 when Charles M. Hayes, then president of the Chicago Motor Club, built the infrastructure and provided the resources so other AAA clubs across the U.S. could protect school-aged children walking to and from school. Hayes had witnessed several children at a school crossing get killed by a speeding car. After the horrific incident, Hayes pledged to help prevent such a tragedy from happening again. Patrollers receive traffic safety training designed to keep children safer on their way to and from school and within school buildings. AAA provides automotive, travel and insurance services to 60 million members nationwide and nearly two million members in New Jersey. AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. The not-for-profit, fully tax-paying member organization works on behalf of motorists, who can now map a route, find local gas prices, discover discounts, book a hotel and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. For additional information, visit aaa.com.

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Continued From Page 1 support all local businesses in any way they can,” she said, which includes purchases, promoting, and sharing their pages on social media. While some restaurants have the option of providing outside dining, deeply restricted inside dining is starting on July 2. This might lead to scarcity in how many parties they can sit. Lori Pepenella, chief executive oﬃcer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, recommended calling restaurants to see if reservations are needed. Checking out a restaurant’s social media page or website might be a good idea as well, since there might be new hours, new menu items, and even new procedures for safety. Since New Jersey schools finished up, there will be more opportunities for families to visit the shore. A list of all the places that are opening and reopening is at visitLBiregion.com, or on their social accounts by using their Fanfare and Now Serving programs. Fanfare indexes businesses offering online shopping and essential services. Now Serving is an

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Continued From Page 1 get to the bottom of this and trying to get their money back.” Initially, they were greeted by a generic response: “COVID-19 has managed to close the doors of Simply Skin permanently. We certainly appreciate your loyal business for the past 26 years in this location. We will not be able to respond to this email address. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m sure our technicians will be in touch as they begin a new journey.” The message was signed from JoAnn, the owner. Since that initial contact, some members of the Facebook group said that the owner had been in touch with them personally. She also responded to questions from this newspaper. “I want to be totally transparent about this,” JoAnn said. “I am very blessed to have been an integral part of Ocean County’s business community. “I built Simply Skin 30 years ago. Ocean County’s fi rst day spa. We grew to an amazing staff of 23 women. We served Ocean County with spa services for the past 26 years. We love what we do and it showed,” she said. “It was a stressful business to make sure everything ran well and people were pleased. We were successful and proud. All of us.” However, things took a turn in 2015, when her husband was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He had wanted her to sell the business. She put a manager in place while she became his caregiver. Business continued as close to normal as possible. Unfortunately, he passed away in April of 2019.

The Toms River Times, June 27, 2020, Page 9 updated list of eateries and breweries, and what they are offering in terms of delivery, pick-up, and outside dining. There is also a Non Profit Solutions program which connects people with charity groups and is listed by categories such as community, youth, health and culture. “We have been diligent on maintaining our COVID-19 resource and response guide, as well as consulting with hundreds of local businesses on relief and reopening efforts,” Pepenella said. Outside events have a larger capacity available because it has been shown that the virus isn’t as easily contracted outdoors. By July 3, it is expected that events of 500 or more people will be allowed. Therefore, hotel and motel bookings “are catching up with the season,” Pepenella said. The state has also released regulations on summer camps, so oﬃcials are urging people to research the ones that are still open. For more information, visit the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center’s Information Window at 265 W Ninth Street in Ship Bottom, go to visitLBiregion.com, call 609-494-7211, or email info@southernoceanchamber.com if you prefer free porch pick up of welcome material and vacation kits.

“I realized business was not healthy and attempted to make some changes to stay afloat. I had several inquiries to purchase my business but never received an actual offer. Meanwhile my staff was offered a new opportunity,” she said. “Now COVID-19 hits us. Bills are being paid for two months but absolutely nothing (no money) is coming in,” she said. “I have a serious decision to make. Either I apply for loans, regroup and spend (money in Centers for Disease Control) regulation changes and hope clients return to the spa OR I do not reopen the spa at all. I am not 30 years old. Life altering events have changed my mindset forever. “I chose to close. It was NEVER my intention to go out of business this way. It’s actually heart-wrenching. The rumors are ugly and hurtful. “After closing, while searching for a tenant for our space, I found a buyer for this building. This is retirement for me. “Closing a business of this magnitude takes time. My accountant and I are working tirelessly to figure it all out,” she said. “The gift cards for any business that goes under, is a loss. We all know many businesses have folded under COVID. “I am not ignoring emails. There are hundreds of them. I asked for people to be patient. In the climate of our world today, it seems patience is nonexistent,” she said. “Businesses do not go under because they have a great cash flow. They go under because expenses far outweighed the income. Again, this was never my intention. I promise to do the best I can to make this right. It’s a work in progress.” Toms River police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce were both contacted to see if there were any charges or an investigation into this matter and neither responded after several days.

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The Toms River Times, June 27, 2020, Page 11 Five Below in Eatontown and some days he would volunteer his time during his lunch break at Red Bank.” Following his 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. school day he’d go with his father to the gym and work for about two hours and when his mother came home from work he would take a walk with her around the neighborhood. “It is kind of our spring routine and every Saturday we’d go to Great Adventure as he’s a big rollercoaster guy. So everything has been affected and what we had to do was create a new routine which took some time. Now there is virtual school in the morning with his great teachers and support staff helping out in the morning,” Michelle Ruscavage said. She said that in the early afternoon she joins Michael for numerous walks in different beautiful parks in Monmouth County. “When the governor had shut down numerous parks it got very challenging. That made it really tough.” “I’m glad after a month the governor reconsidered that because it was really, really hard. We do three walks a day, average 10 miles a day by my husband and son right now. We go to virtual church services on Sunday. We’ve done a lot using technology and also staying outside social distancing,” she added. Michelle Ruscavage said one diﬃcult point of instruction was teaching Michael the rules of using his protective COVID-19 mask. “That was really important for him that he had to understand that people are getting sick so everyone has to protect each other and be distant from each other and wearing a mask. He gets that.” Michael’s parents managed to create an alternate structure for him “which we continue to prepare him for prepare each day. This is what we are doing, this is what we can do and that is what we are going to focus on with visual aids. He’s not always happy and he does have melt downs occasionally but unlike us when we have uncertainty we can talk ourselves through it I don’t think he is able to do that so my husband and my job is to walk him through it repetitively and it is a lot of work but I think that is all we really can do.” Michele Ruscavage said that some parents of autistic children use medication more to cope with such situations but we aren’t advocates of that and we feel more of talking through with him that way has shown effectiveness. We are trying to keep it that way.” Joe and Michele Ruscavage both work at home. Joe is a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School and Michele is a former teacher who is now an administrator at another school district. She occasionally works at home but more often works in an oﬃce. Michelle said they are fortunate with their working arrangement which allows them to be there for their son. Michele Ruscavage said she has a network of colleagues and friends who are in the same situation and have children with autism. “We do talk and strategize as to what works, try this try that so it is a good support model and we help each other.”

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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 732818-3610. 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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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Truth About Shellﬁsh Allergies And Iodine Deﬁciency By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Iodine is a purplish-grey mineral is needed for our survival. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this supplement because people assume iodine is a drug, but that’s not true. It’s as natural to your body as magnesium or calcium. A shellfish allergy translates to an iodine allergy in only about 2 or 3 percent of people! Most people avoid iodine their whole life because they do not know this. A shellfish allergy has to do with you being allergic to a protein in the fish, not iodine which is needed for your very survival. Here are 5 signs of possible iodine deficiency: 1. Goiter. You may have an enlarged thyroid and it will look like a lump at the base of your neck. Goiters are sometimes treated with iodine supplementation prior to surgically removing the thyroid gland. Not all goiters are related to low iodine however, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiters and nodules in the thyroid gland. Sadly, some physicians surgically remove the thyroid gland instead of trying iodine. The issue is that you are still deficient in iodine and a thyroidectomy doesn’t correct that, besides symptoms within the breast will show up next! I have a whole chapter on goiters in my best-selling book, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine. 2. Breast Pain or Cancer. Iodine deficiency causes tiny benign (noncancerous) cysts to begin forming in the breasts and the condition is termed Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Women with this condition have slightly lumpy breasts, and breast tenderness. Sometimes it’s hard to enjoy a hug because the pain is so bad. Continued iodine insufficiency may increase risk for breast cancer as well. 3. Feeling Tired or Weak. Low iodine always leads to low levels of thyroid hormone. That’s because your thyroid gland requires iodine to

produce thyroxine, your thyroid hormone. This is the hormone that makes you feel strong, energetic and full of vitality. 4. Dry Skin. Iodine is needed for soft skin and healthy skin. Eczema is sometimes related to low iodine or hypothyroidism. When iodine levels are low, skin cell regeneration doesn’t occur as often as it should and this leads to dull, itchy, dry skin. 5. Pregnancy and Baby’s Brain. People underestimate iodine’s power on the brain. If you’re deficient in iodine, risk for miscarriage is increased. But there are implications to the baby too, if mother is not a seafood lover, or has iodine deficiency for some other reason. When mother’s iodine is deficient, she has what we call “hypothyroxinemia” which damages the developing brain. The baby may be born with neonatal hypothyroidism, or may have cretinism, a severe cognitive disorder. Since doctors now tell women to limit seafood due to mercury concerns (and a dirty ocean full of plastics and phthalates), I urge you talk to your practitioner to see if a clean supplement of iodine is something you should take in advance of pregnancy or during. Creative brands of iodine contain both iodine and iodide, two different isomers of the molecule that feed and nourish your thyroid gland and breasts. You can find this in one capsule if you look for high-quality brands. Understanding the pathogenesis of hypothyroidism and its connection to impaired iodine status in the body has allowed us to look at all these symptoms and realize they are not always a new “disease.” Sometimes a symptom is tied to a natural mineral that has become deficient for one reason or another. Causes include our genes, or poor diet, sometimes a medication (ie a drug mugger) and more. It’s important to find the underlying cause of your symptoms, rather than layering on the drugs.

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we’ve explored through our Big Reads thus far,” said NEA Big Read: Toms River Co-Director and Intermediate ELA Supervisor Christy Downs. “I think our students and community will be surprised to learn how deeply it connects to their own experiences, as well as the broader history of Native American heritage in Toms River.” “We have become even more aware this year of the important ways the arts help us connect with others, and how they bring meaning, joy, and comfort to our lives,” said Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. “These 84 organizations leading NEA Big Reads will provide opportunities for deep discussion and ways to help us better understand one another.” The Ocean County Library will be the district’s primary partner, and will plan a series of events and activities in relation to this event. The Grunin Arts Center will also play a huge role by hosting the keynote event, and OCC’s English Department and Foundation are consistent supporters of and consultants for NEA Big Read: Toms River. For this year’s program, the district plans to welcome the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, based in southern NJ, into its partnership fold. “When we’re considering our proposed book selection each year for this program, we make a sincere effort to connect it to our community, to personalize it,” said NEA Big Read: Toms River Co-Director and High School ELA Supervisor Tonya Rivera. “The Lenni Lenape Tribe were the original residents of what is now known as Toms River, and this year’s program will invite lessons on history, ancestry, art and music, and of course language arts and poetry.” NEA Big Read: Toms River is scheduled to run Feb. 1-26, 2021. For more information, visit trschools.com/community/ BigRead.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Join Toms River Township’s Community Garden at Riverwood Park

TOMS RIVER - Have you always wanted a garden but don’t have the space or conditions to grow your own vegetables and herbs? Are you interested in growing your favorite plants or trying some new ones? The Toms River Mayor and Council and the Toms River Green Team are proud to present Toms River Community Gardens at Riverwood Park. Plots are ready for you to rent to start your own garden. The community garden will be open and following social distancing guidelines and protocols. The purpose of the Community Garden at Riverwood is to encourage healthy eating and good environmental practices by offering community members an area to cultivate, grow and harvest their own produce and/or flowers. Our goal is to provide a space for gardening to grow plants in an environmentally sustainable way that is available to all community members. Individuals, families and gardening enthusiasts who need or want a plot of ground with very rich soil to grow their own vegetables are encouraged to participate in this exciting opportunity.

Parking, water and the opportunity to grow fresh plants, herbs and vegetables is provided. If you have absolutely no experience in gardening, this is perfect for you! Come and learn, enjoy the farm atmosphere, and meet other gardening enthusiasts. We have 4 x 8-foot garden plots now available in Riverwood Park at our new Community Garden. Toms River residents and organizations will be given priority. Sites are available for lease for $25. A limited number of SNAP residents, 501(c)3 organizations, and student/youth groups will be accepted for a free lease. 501(c)3 organizations and student/youth groups are required to help with fall or spring garden clean-up for additional Community Service Hours. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of acceptance and payment and a signed garden contract will be due within five business days or your plot will be reassigned. For more information, contact Graceanne Taylor at the Toms River Green Team (732) 546-1080 or by email at education@savebarnegatbay.org.

Toms River’s Cady Diehl Named Dean’s List

WORCESTER, MA - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Cady Diehl of Toms River, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in management information systems, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2020 semester. A total of 1,749 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s spring 2020 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses

and projects. “WPI’s academic programs are rigorous and require a level of independence beyond what is required in traditional courses. WPI students work on open-ended problems for communities around the world. The problems are important and the impact is real,” said dean of undergraduate studies Arthur C. Heinricher. “Some of this nation’s best and brightest students come to WPI to study engineering and science and business and the humanities. Those named to the Dean’s List have excelled in all of their work, and we are exceptionally proud of these outstanding students.”

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By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your innocent flirtations may just be a habit or a way of passing time for you, but someone may take it seriously. In the week to come, think of every meeting as a chance to show that you are sincere and real. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first day of summer, and your fancy may turn to thoughts of business affairs and money-making activities rather than love. Tackle practical subjects like your bank balance as the week begins. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Play life like a game of chess. Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice something unimportant in order to win the game. In the upcoming week, you can put your brainpower to work and upgrade your financial status. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is a New Moon in your sign, and although you cannot see it, you might feel it as the upcoming week unfolds. You may feel better able to express yourself once you accept your strengths as well as your limitations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It is hard to find a rainbow without seeing a little rain first. A few bumps may lessen your confidence in the beginning of the week, but your optimism will quickly return. You might prefer to think through a strategy by yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn obstacles and dropped balls into learning opportunities. Take a few ideas that have been floating around in your head and put them into motion this week. You and a partner can draw up viable plans and find practical solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some of your fantasies might come true, but there is a reason theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fantasies. Try not to make irrevocable decisions or major purchases unless they make good sense. You must be perceptive enough to read the writing on the wall. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ideas may be too big to handle alone. You could get a project off the ground if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good supporting cast to help you in the upcoming week. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the answers, at least you know how to get them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have the hammer and someone else has the nails. In the week to come, you and a partner can work together to achieve your dreams. Your powerful enthusiasm can be the driving force behind intricate plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The first day of summer can light up your life. Not only is the day longer but your patience can last longer. too. As the week unwinds, you may grow closer and more comfortable with a partner or special someone. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The difference between failure and success could depend on whether you phone it in or do your best. Remember in the week ahead that a task done correctly the first time will not need to be done again. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the upcoming week you might be tempted to spend time on frivolous things that could rattle your bank account. Put creative energy to good use by focusing on a new artistic project or educational experience.

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