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−Photo courtesy Steve Evert Several winning decoy carvings are seen from a past Decoy and Gunning show held at Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton. By Patricia A. Miller TUCKERTON − Participants involved with the Tuckerton Oyster Reef in Barnegat Bay in southern Ocean County recently celebrated a birthday. The project, part of a partnership with Stockton University, Parsons Seafood and the American Littoral Society, just turned four years old. Located between Tuckerton and Beach Haven,

the project was born thanks to a grant from the Barnegat Bay Partnership. But it’s still just in the beginning stages. “This project is only a small step in what will likely take a lot of time and effort to establish a self-sustaining population in the Barnegat Bay,” said Dr. Christine Thompson, an associate professor of marine science at Stockton University. “The half-

acre footprint of the oysters on the reef is a tiny fraction of the 1,350 square miles of Barnegat Bay or the 89,000 hectares of oyster reefs explorer Henry Hudson had to navigate in 1609.” The new reef was expanded two years ago with more funding from the Barnegat Bay Partnership, the Jetty Rock Foundation and a new shell recycling (Oyster - See Page 4)

August 15, 2020

Oﬃcials: We’re Still Learning About COVID

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the big question was “Is it here?” People looked up the numbers in the state, in the county, even in their own towns. Slowly, each town started to have some positive cases of COVID-19. This made people need even more information. Who had it? Where in town was it? Some members of the public even wanted to know what streets the people lived on. Now that it is here, people study the numbers differently. They see the large totals. They wonder when we might get past this. They wonder if it’ll ever go down. They wonder if the whole thing is blown out of proportion. The truth is that the numbers have always been a guideline rather than something set in stone. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County’s Public Health Coordinator, explained the numbers. The case counts show how many tests came back positive. It doesn’t show if someone got better. It doesn’t show if someone moved. There have also been issues where people’s zip codes don’t correspond to where they actually live. For example, there are people in Berkeley’s senior communities that have Toms River postal codes. Anecdotally, many people have a story of someone who had the symptoms but never got tested. Or, they got tested and got a false negative. So, they are not in that total, even (COVID - See Page 12)

Decoy And Gunning Show Going Virtual This Year

By Bob Vosseller TUCKERTON – The 38th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show won’t quite be the same this year. It is going virtual. The event’s hosts, t h e O c e a n C o u nt y Department of Parks

and Recreation and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently an nounced that this year, due to the ongoing coronavirus health crisis, the show will go virtual and all public events will be cancelled.

“This show is normally a two day event at Tip Seaman County Park in Tuckerton and it attracts thousands of people,” Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks

and Recreation said. “Because of safety c onc e r n s r e s u lt i ng from the coronavirus pandemic, we will not be holding the show this year but will bring some of the an nual highlights to the public (Show - See Page 4)

−Photo provided by Ocean County Several winning decoy carvings are seen from past Decoy and Gunning show held at Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton.

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Continued From Page 1 virtually. This allows us to continue to promote and recognize the traditions of the baymen,” Haines added. As part of the online alternative to the 2020 show, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, on Sept. 27 will post the judging of award presentations for six of the key contests traditionally held as part of the show. Awards will be presented for: • Barnegat Bay Gunning Decoy Contest – Traditional Division • Barnegat Bay Gunning Decoy Contest – Contemporary Division • Delaware River Gunning Decoy Contest • Traditional Shorebird Decoy Contest • Youth Gunning Decoy Contest • Youth Shorebird Decoy Contest Haines said, “the award presentation marks the culmination of every show and highlights the best of the best of the Barnegat Bay traditions. Even though we will not be gathered at the park to present the awards, we will recognize these winners virtually as we honor the heritage and tradition that comes from Barnegat Bay.” The contest rules can be found on the Parks Depar tment’s website: oceancountyparks.org. All entries must be registered by 10 a.m., Sept. 19. Judging will take place lakeside at Tip Seaman County Park. The contest venue will be open to judges and contestants registering carvings only.

Other awards normally presented at the show will be folded into the 2021 show including the Hurley Conklin Award – the highlight of the award presentation which is awarded to individuals who have lived their lives in the traditions preserved by the show. “As we prepare to give the public an idea of what this show annually entails, we will have archival videos and photos from past shows posted, along with new videos featuring interviews and topics related to decoys and other traditions of our region’s baymen,” Haines said. Haines said she anticipates the 2021 Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show will be one of the best ever and planning will be underway in the near future. Traditionally the festival opens each day with skeet shooting. Competitions in carving, calling, retrieving and boat building fill the day, while music by Pinelands musicians is played at both the park and the nearby Tuckerton Seaport. The show usually attracts about 300 vendors that offer duck calls, sporting artwork, decorative carvings, model boats, guided hunt services, hunting dog supplies, and more. “Through a series of competitions, exhibits and demonstrations, we are helping to preserve the heritage and traditions of the bay for years to come. The coronavirus will not preclude us from continuing to preserve this history. We hope everyone will join us online this year,” Haines said. More details are available at OceanCountyParks.org or you can call 609-971-3085.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again. With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters

into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure that your letter gets in.

In order to give enough time and space for letters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we

will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 15. We also will not be running

any press releases from candidates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October.

Thank you for your understanding. Chris Lundy, Editor

Letters To The Editor State Shouldn’t Borrow More This letter was addressed to the President of the Senate, Steve Sweeney. Dear Mr. Sweeney, You are currently supporting a bill to borrow $9.9 billion to avoid mass layoffs of the public workers in New Jersey. You have previously introduced your “Path to Progress” which was supposed to lower the public workers and teachers’ expensive healthcare and pension benefits and consequently lower the tax burden for New Jersey. When you introduced your “Path of Progress” over 2 years ago, the taxpayers of New Jersey felt that they have fi nally someone looking after them and for their interests, in a state that is controlled by special interests. You know that borrowing more money is not the answer to our fiscal problems in New Jersey. New Jersey already owes more than $250 billion that can never be paid back in full, but that

will have to be paid back with higher taxes. In your “Path to Progress” your goal was to reduce taxes. In borrowing more money, you are indeed increasing taxes. So what happened to your grand plan that you introduced two years ago with a big fanfare? At the minimu m, we expect you to tie any borrowing to a per manent reduction, dollar per dollar, of those healthcare and pension benefits. $9.9 billion borrowed should be matched with a permanent $9.9 billion in healthcare and pension cuts. This is your best chance to fi nally reach your goals set by your “Path to Progress” and fi nally put New Jersey on a fi rm fi scal grounds. If those public workers and teachers want to avoid mass layoffs, they will have to agree to reduce all their benefits. Otherwise let the layoffs begin. I guarantee you that as soon as you layoff a mere 100 employees or teachers, the rest will get in line to accept all your “Path to Progress’ proposals.

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You are in a perfect position to get what you set in motion two years ago. Don’t blow that chance, Mr. Sweeney, otherwise, your “Path of Progress’ will turn into a “Path to Nowhere” and the big fanfare you had two years ago will have been just blowing air into the wind. And to all of you Senators and Assembly members, we encourage you to reject any plan for more borrowing and to start cutting expenses. It’s time to do the right thing in New Jersey. George Kneisser Sr. Executive Director NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform Red Bank

Get The Record Straight The author of “Trump Lies to Fox News” (Aug. 1, 2020) is all wrong. First, the author makes no direct reference to the specific lie, but recommends watching Wallace’s interview, which I did. Also you should watch Biden being interviewed when he said yes to reallocating funds from police. President Trump is accused of lying because Biden used a different verb. Whether it’s defund or reallocate, it happens to mean the same. Also, as for President Trump lying, by referring to COVID-19 as only the sniﬄes for some, then read (in the Aug. 1 edition of The Manchester Times), the fi rst line of the article on page 14 which reads and is quoted as follows: “Anyone could have COVID-19 and not even know it.” This is called the sniﬄes.

Letters To The Should Editor we en- Elementary School “WarAs for the reference to celebrated? verbalizing statistics, who cares what they say, including Dr. Fauci. The only statistic to recall is that Dr. Fauci did say, over and over, to mitigate, mitigate, which is the best protection against this virus. The rest is noise to fill audio space. We need to come together as Americans instead of disparaging each other. Or, if you want intense taxation and unreasonable regulation, and street lawlessness, then do vote for Biden. It is your Constitutional right, but then Biden and his lot want to strike down this document. Vicious in-fighting by Democrats against Republicans is an insult to every American soldier who fought, died and were maimed in wars to protect our entire country and its Constitution. It is your choice. M. Pellicano Manchester

Columbus Statues Belong In A Museum

Finally, statues of Christopher Columbus are rightfully being removed from the public square. They should, however, not be defaced or destroyed, but moved either to museums or private collections. Next to be removed from ou r consciou sness a nd calendars, should be Columbus Day itself. How can we rationally continue to celebrate and honor a man who brought death and miser y to so many innocent people? Should a man responsible for murder, rape, and the plundering of a culture be

noble and honor a man who helped internationalize the slave trade with a special day each year? Columbus would write in his personal log regarding the native people he encountered: “Let us in the name of the Holy Trinity go on sending all the slaves that can be sold. They do not bear arms…they will make fi ne servants…with 50 men we could subjugate them all.” Apologists for Columbus Day argue that although he did bad things, they are outweighed by his opening up the new world for discovery. By that rationale, one could argue setting aside a day to honor Adolf Hitler. Although he did bad things, he loved children, animals, built the autobahn and provided the locals with an affordable car – the Volkswagen. It has been proposed that Columbus Day be replaced in favor of “Indigenous People Day.” Sounds like a good idea to me, but can one realistically expect the invertebrates that inhabit Congress will have the political will and strength of character to do the right thing? I would not bet the farm on it! Borden Applegate Jackson

Mascot Change Not Important Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a petition to change the ma scots of the Toms River High School South “Indians,” Toms River Intermediate School South “Seminoles,” and Washington St reet

riors.” There are far more pressing issues within the dist r ict and the tow n that are more concerning. The mascots are not racist, derogatory or insensitive with regard to any person, culture or reference to necessitate removal or change. If people/politicians/local officials put half as much effort into the need for preserving quality teachers, resources and funding that is needed in this district, as they do to petition an Indian mascot for a school team, we’d solve A LOT of problems in Toms River. Enough already. Jennifer Bosco Toms River

Prayers For The Children Growing Up In This World I made a conscious choice years ago to never have ch i ld r e n a s I c ou ld n’t imagine subjecting them to all the pain and suffering that exists in this world. While I’ve never felt more confi rmation in my choice before this year, my heart breaks for the little ones who will grow up seeing such a dehumanizing societ y where smiles are hidden behind masks and terms like “isolation” and “social distance” are the norm. Prayers for all the babies going through this now and whatever is yet to come. Dottie Green Brick

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman Joins Ocean County Leaders for Small Business Tour From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) was joined by Ocean County small business leaders and Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero to meet with small business owners to hear concerns as they work to recover from the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “I’ve talked with so many small business owners since this crisis began, and it was great to hear directly from our neighbors in Lavallette today,” said Congressman Kim. “These are men and women working hard to create jobs and contribute to our communities, but they’ve gone through some really tough times over the past months. We owe it to them to get them all the help they need to keep their doors open; that’s exactly what I’ve been focused on, and what I will continue to lead the way on, in Congress.” During his visit to Lavallette, Congressman Kim visited Lava Java Café, Shaded Vision, Crab’s Claw Inn, and Kohr’s Ice Cream and Custard. Earlier in the day, the Congressman visited the Barnegat Oyster Collective, where he spoke with oyster farmers about efforts to help small farmers during the ongoing crisis. “We are always excited when we have

an opportunity to welcome our Congressman, visit our local small businesses and highlight tourism in the Greater Toms River area,” said Danielle Norcross, CEO of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce. Congressman Kim, a recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” Award, serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access on the House Small Business Committee. During his first term, Congressman Kim introduced the bipartisan Access Business Credit (ABC) Act and Patriotic Employer Protection Act. The Congressman also introduced the Small Business Regulatory Relief Act which would help small business owners cut through regulatory red tape. Congressman Kim has also been a leader in ensuring small businesses get the help they need during the Coronavirus Crisis. The Congressman has ensured that small business owners’ concerns are heard through his April telephone town hall focused on their issues. He has been an outspoken proponent of transparency and accountability through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other federal efforts, helping to introduce the Protecting the Paycheck Protection Program Act and H.R. 7093, which requires the Small Business Administration to make public which businesses receive PPP assistance.

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Lawmakers Press Postmaster General On Delivery Delays

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a letter led by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), members of the New Jersey congressional delegation called on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide answers to why New Jerseyans have had mail delivery, including the delivery of critical medicines, delayed for multiple days. The letter is signed by Congressman Kim (NJ-03), Congressman Norcross (NJ-01), Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-05), Congressman Pallone (NJ-06), Congressman Malinowski (NJ-07), Congressman Sires (NJ-08), Congressman Pascrell (NJ-09), Congressman Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Congresswoman Sherill (NJ-11), and Congresswoman Watson-Coleman (NJ-12). “Many of our constituents have rightly contacted our oﬃces to express frustration and concern about ongoing mail delivery delays, some of whom have not received

their medications and first-class mail for more than three days,” said the members in a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy. “While we understand the serious and ongoing financial challenges facing the USPS, we are gravely concerned that operational decisions that knowingly cause the USPS to fail to meet its own service delivery standards could cause catastrophic harm to people all over New Jersey and the country.” The delays come after a report in the Washington Post that the U.S. Postal Service “established major operational changes… that could slow down mail delivery.” Those delays have been detailed in a recent report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, where a local postal employee stated, “Mail is sitting for a week to 10 days before they’re even scanned to go out.” In the letter, the congressional delegation (Lawmakers - See Page )

MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.” It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Lacey Municipal Alliance To Hold 20th Annual 5 Kilometer Race

By Bob Vosseller LACEY - This month will mark two decades for the annual Lacey Municipal Alliance 5K Race. The event will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at Gille Park, Manchester Avenue, Forked River on Aug. 22. There will be no registration on-site at the race. Registration can be done at the Lacey Recreation Building (located in back

of Lacey Township Hall), from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, and on-line at Lacey5K.com. COVID -19 regulations regarding the race are also on that website. Registration and packets will be available on Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Building. For further information call the Lacey Recreation Dept. at 609-693-1100, ext. 2203.

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STAFFORD - Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild (PSQG) is running its yearly fabric shopping bus trip to Lancaster, PA on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The bus will have one pickup point at 775 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin. The cost

is $38 for members of PSQG and $42 for non-members. There will be three stops: Weavers Dry Goodes, Kitchen Kettle Village and Log Cabin Quilts. For more information, contact Charlene Samanich (609) 296-7652.

Staﬀord Recreation At Home

STAFFORD – The township has published a Virtual Recreation Center to keep families engaged during these times when a lot of activities are cancelled. Visit staffordnj.gov/559/Virtual-Recreation-Center or facebook.com/staffordrecreation to see new ideas for all ages. “We are committed to ensuring that our resilient community members have

resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have extraordinary experiences. In these challenging times, our will bring these programs and resources right to you and your family with the hope of making it easier for you to prioritize your health and well-being,” Stafford Recreation said.

Trip To Culinary Institute And Vanderbilt Mansion

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Dept. is sponsoring a trip to the Culinary Institute of America and the Vanderbilt Mansion on Oct. 2. Visit twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2020/ culinary-institute-100220.pdf to regis-

ter for the trip which will cost $135 per person. Attendees will depart at 7:45 a.m. from the Township of Ocean Community Center at 239 11th St. Waretown and will arrive at the Culinary Institute at 11:15 a.m.

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BARNEGAT – A basketball program for people with special needs ages 5-21 will be held on Fridays in September and October. The program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Cecil Collins School, 600 Barnegat Blvd.

There is no fee for the program. A parent or guardian must accompany the participant. For more information, visit barnegat.net/ departments/oﬃce-of-recreation/

Beach Plum Festival ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The annual Beach Plum Festival is returning to Island Beach State Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13. This yearly event features over 100 arts and craft vendors, children’s games, non profit

and of course Beach Plum jelly. Don’t miss this fun family festival in the park, sponsored in part by a grant from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Explore more at oceancountytourism.com.

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Staﬀord Police Arrest Barnegat Man Who Made Threats At Costco

By Bob Vosseller STAFFORD – Township Police discovered the identity of man featured in a video that went viral on social media showing a customer at a township Costco berating, threatening and causing a scene witin the story on July 29. Oﬃcer Joseph Stanziano had taken the initial complaint and started an investigation into the matter at the Manahawkin Costco. He was assisted by members of the department’s Detective Bureau who identi-

fied William Commauf, 48, of Cannonball Drive, Barnegat. On Aug. 5 a warrant was issued for Commauf’s arrest. He was arrested without incident with the assistance of members of the Barnegat Township Police Dept. He was charged with terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct and process at the Stafford Township Police Dept. and later transported to the Ocean County Jail. Stafford police thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation.

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BARNEGAT – The new Farmers Market location is across from the firehouse in the gated field on Birdsall Street. The market is open every Thursday through Oct. 29. From 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women. It is open to the general public from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a night market on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. During these dates, it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women from 2-2:30 p.m. Then it is open to the general public from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Farmers include: Stillwell Farms, Krowicki Farms, Beaver Dam Farm, Eckert Farm. Other vendors include: • High Mountain Foods -frozen pastas, crab cakes, perogies, Italian bread, stuffed breads, pickles, olives • Jersey Charm Coffee – Coffee pods, Bean Coffee, Ground coffees • Green Goddess – artisan honey & honey

products, organic herbal teas, essential oils • Wicked Good Spice Mix Company - spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars and mustards • Hoop House – sour dough breads, cinnamon buns, stuffed French rolls, loose granola, croissants • Wicked Good Spice – spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars & mustards • A & A Dips – dip mixes, hot sauces, gourmet peanuts, balsamics & oils • Trees to Dreams – handcrafted wood products, cheese boards, pepper grinders • Paparazzi – $5 jewelry • Kelly’s Kreations – framed beaded artwork • Artistic Vision Studio – jewelry • Toby’s Tail Waggin Treats – dog biscuits & other items • Shelly Christine’s Creations – original handmade fine multimedia art • Sub Bus Mobile Deli Social distancing and masks are required. No sampling allowed. No restrooms. No dogs allowed. Hand washing stations will be set up.

School Supply Drive Being Held By Hope Center By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER − The Hope Center, sponsored by the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, is collecting items for a school supply drive. The Center is calling upon residents to help students in need. For some, classroom settings or the kitchen table will still find students without the necessary supplies to have a productive year. Items needed include crayons; pencils, erasers, pens, scissors, glue sticks, and calculators. Also needed are notebooks (three and five subjects), folders, binders, loose-leaf paper (wide and college ruled), and backpacks for all grades. The Center previously assisted with a food and diaper drive and has shown support for families in need.

The School Supply Drive began on Aug. 7, and will end on Aug. 24. The drop off can be made at 1709 Madison Ave., Pine Lake Park. Donors are asked to place their items in the donation bin that will be on the bench on the porch. Social distancing will be observed. All donations will be made on Aug. 25. The Hope Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms River. The group’s mission is to provide support, resources, referrals and food to clients as they work to overcome a current life crisis. It opened in 2008. It consists of a client coordinator and trained volunteers who assist clients in navigating the social service programs within the county to help resolve their issues of housing, utilities and other urgent needs.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE August Is National Immunization Awareness Month By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Are you and your family up to date with critical vaccines? The COVID-19 pandemic is a strong reminder of the importance of vacations according to the Ocean County Health Dept. This month is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) and this annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. The OCHD wants to remind everyone that they have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases such as whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, measles and pneumonia through on-time vaccination. During NIAM, the OCHD encourages you talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure you have the best protection and your loved ones are up to date on vaccines that may save your life. OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Oﬃcer Daniel Regenye said, “as your children head back to school this fall, it’s important to protect children against serious vaccine-preventable diseases.” He added that since the COVID-19 pandemic started, “the overall number of well-child office visits was down about 50% and manufacturers reported a decline in vaccine orders. We need to get those numbers back up. We’ve come a long way since the early days of the pandemic and now most practices are up-to-speed with all the necessary COVID-19 protocols to ensure patient safety.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that among children born between 1994-2018, vaccination will prevent an estimated 419 million illnesses, 26.8 million hospitalizations, and 936,000 deaths over their lifetimes. While most US parents are confident in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, misinformation has put some communities at risk, resulting in decreased vaccination coverage rates, followed by outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Regenye explained that vaccines do not work unless they are used. In 2019, more

than 1,200 cases of measles were confirmed in 31 states. From April 2018 to January 2019, 33 measles cases were reported in Ocean County. The OCHD has stressedvigilance about preventing measles, which is highly contagious and can be deadly. Up to 9 out of 10 people who lack immunity and are exposed to measles will become infected. In the U.S., about one in five who get measles will be hospitalized, and up to three out of every 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best care. Regenye added that “we are also heading into a new influenza season which will pose more challenges for the Public Health community – especially with a COVID-19 vaccination still many months away.” “For the upcoming flu season, vaccination will be paramount to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses in the population and resulting burdens on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Patricia High, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator said. She added that “without a COVID-19 cure or vaccine, the flu shot becomes more important than ever. Stressing your immune system after a serious bout with the flu may leave you more vulnerable for the COVID-19 virus.” The Ocean County Health Department is currently putting together plans, protocols and a schedule for the 2020-2021 Flu Clinic Program and will be made available on our website - ochd.org - in the coming weeks. The vaccine requirements for school students, including recommendations for adults, can be located at the CDC website cdc.gov/vaccines/. A general COVID-19 information call hot line is being provided by the OCHD for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. That number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. For other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800962-1253 or text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

Black Lives Matter Events Planned For Seaside Park And Jackson OCEAN COUNTY – A Black Lives Matter rally called March on the Boards will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15 on the boardwalk of Seaside Park. Organizers of the event announced that those who wish to be part of the event should meet at the Saw Mill restaurant parking lot on 1807 Boardwalk in the borough. Another BLM event called “Educate and Change: What’s Next?” is scheduled from

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can’t tell from the numbers whether it was a new infection or the same one. There are also different tests. The ones that the Health Department have been using for people at Ocean County College in Toms River is considered the most accurate. They draw a sample from the nasal cavity. Since there are different levels of testing, this leads to case totals that might not be accurate. Should We Reopen? Epidemiology – the study of how you get sick – is far from fi nished. People are still learning about diseases that have been around for decades. While coronaviruses have been around for a long time, this specific coronavirus, COVID-19, was fi rst NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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same time, how do you open buildings and hold large gatherings? At what point are we willing to accept minor cases of COVID and not let them make others vulnerable? Most cases are minor. However, they can come into contact with someone who is high risk. The balance is to protect the most vulnerable among us while allowing everyone else to have some kind of normalcy, he said, but that is something no one has figured out yet. Fake News From the very beginning of the pandemic, there has been another plague: that of fake information being broadcast. “It’s important to stay informed, but you should stay informed through credible sources,” Regenye said. There are so many sources of good information, such as the state Health Department, the Center for Disease Control, or World Health Organization. Instead, people are believing what they read on social media. You must filter out misinformation because it can drive you crazy, he said. The medical community is still learning about COVID-19. What is true one day might be different the next. This will cause some people to give up on the experts, but they shouldn’t, he said.

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In my opinion, the effects of Covid-19 will remain in effect for at least the next 6 months and more than likely will linger into 2021. I strongly believe there will be several viable vaccines as well as therapeutics by the end of this year. In the meantime, it’s very important to wear a mask when social distancing is not an option. Always carry “hand sanitizer” with you! When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas. Fourth, we have each patient leave our oﬃce from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending more time with you at each appointment. Equally important, if you’re not comfortable entering our

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Thyroid Related Cholesterol Problems Don’t Respond To Statins By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterﬂy and it regulates your body temperature, how fast you burn fat and your energy levels. Most people with hypothyroidism do not even know they have the condition because they are not doing the correct labs, or misinterpreting the results. There is a good correlation between the thyroid gland’s functioning and your total levels of cholesterol and LDL. A rule of thumb is that the lower your thyroid hormone, the more lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) abnormalities you have. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cholesterol (lipid) abnormalities should have a complete thyroid hormone profile conducted. Cholesterol drugs may affect your thyroid gland, and reduce thyroid levels possibly causing or contributing to hypothyroidism! The reason this could happen is through the drug-nutrient depletion effect, what I call the “drug mugging” effect. Statins reduce CoQ10, Vitamin D, and selenium-containing proteins (think glutathione). Statins don’t vacuum cholesterol out of your arteries, they just reduce the amount you produce moving forward. Side effects associated with statin drugs very much mimics the picture of a selenium deficiency. You cannot make adequate thyroid hormone without selenium by the way! So if you take a statin type of medication, I urge you to take high-quality versions of these nutrients, and eat a healthy well-balanced diet. Doing so will mitigate some of the side effects of the statin. Speaking of side effects, muscle problems

are top of the list. Statins are far more likely to cause muscle pain, cramps and skeletal muscle damage if you already have hypothyroidism (diagnosed or not). So you can see why it’s important to have a thyroid profile done at least once a year and more often if you take a statin. If you’re a practitioner, then please always consider your patient’s thyroid status before you prescribe a statin drug, or any lipid-lowering medication. If you’re a patient trying to make sense of this, then ask for a complete thyroid profile. It’s a blood test. Today’s laws actually permit you, the patient, to visit some qualifying labs and get this type of test all done by yourself. The clinical pearl I want to relay today is that taking a statin if you have hypothyroidism could be harmful because there is a situation called thyroid-induced myopathy, and it will be exacerbated by the statins. The reason is because statins are well-known to induce myopathies galore! It’s probably their #1 side effect! Finally, I want to point one thing out. Some of you don’t respond to lipid-lowering medications. There could be a reason and you should know it before you raise your statin dosage over and over. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com In closing, if you find yourself resistant to statins (meaning your cholesterol ratios remain high during statin therapy), it could be due to you having hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia related to low thyroid will not respond well to statins, no matter how high the dose.

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Jump In Carbon Monoxide Cases Cause Alarm For Fire Oﬃcials

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – The Township Fire Department has been responding to an increased number of Carbon Monoxide alarms during the recent massive power outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners in conjunction with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia Jr., Fire Prevention Coordinator Jacob Woolf, and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department want to make the community aware of the following dangers associated with Carbon Monoxide: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas t hat ca n cause severe illness or death. Carbon Monoxide is

found in all f ires, as well as fumes produced by charcoal or gas. It is produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas rangesand heating systems. CO poisoning can happen any time of year, however, CO poisoning incidents tend to increase during storm-related power out ages f rom either bu r ni ng charcoal briquettes inside their homes or from improper use of gasoline-powered generators. Preventative measures concer ning carbon monoxide poisoning include: 1. Do not burn charcoal or use gasoline generators indoors, including the

garage. Generators, camp stoves, or charcoal grills should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows and doors. 2. Never idle a car in a garage, even when the garage door is open. 3. If you use gas or oil appliances, make certain carbon monoxide alarms are installed on every level of your home and outside every sleeping area. Should the CO detector sound, turn off any heating appliance and open windows to get fresh air. Call 911 if you experience CO poisoning symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, or headaches and move to fresh air immediately. If you suspect an appliance is the source,

call a qualified technician to fix the problem before restarting the appliance. Smoke detectors provide early warning of a fire, allowing extra time to escape, and as a result, substantially reducing the risk of injury and/or death in residential fire. Smoke detectors should be located outside each separate sleeping area and on every f loor of one’s home including the basement. Carbon monoxide detectors should be located outside each separate sleeping area. A few minutes should be spent each and every month to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly.

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Across 1 “It’s not easy to __”: Five for Fighting lyric 5 Sun, for one 10 Omegas, in the electrical world 14 Field beasts 15 Manual 16 Central points 17 Jack Blum’s “Meatballs” character 18 House work? 19 Work meas. 20 “Am I clear, George?”? 23 Incitements 24 Wonderstruck 27 Manuscript mark 28 “Okay, so it’s THAT dictionary”? 32 9, often: Abbr. 34 Have something 35 Symbols of elusiveness 36 Govt. stipend provider 39 “The Ten Commandments” (1956)

director 42 AAA offering 43 It’s near the funny bone 45 Reaction to a 71-Across 46 Embarrassing marks 48 Former space sports group? 51 Nursery buy 54 Roosevelt feature partially carved on Rushmore 55 Jordan River outlet 58 Little Spanish range? 62 “Oops!” 64 Sneeze, say 65 Tilted position 66 Mexican bread 67 Early anesthetic 68 New __ 69 Winter Olympics jump 70 Loud 71 Taboo that hints at this puzzle’s theme Down

1 Certain pears 2 Americans in Paris, maybe 3 Be dead serious 4 Biology subjects 5 Halloween costume 6 Cary’s love interest in “Houseboat” 7 Too precious, in Portsmouth 8 Quattro competitor 9 Ocean output 10 Cause of hurt feelings 11 Sticky spot 12 Ligament commonly injured in football 13 Ted, to Bobby 21 Exposed 22 Sci-ﬁ pic series 25 Temporary skin damage 26 Gaelic tongue 29 Narrowly deﬁned verse 30 Wheaton who played Wesley on “Star Trek: T.N.G.” 31 Women’s issue

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Freeholders Want Voters To Have Choices In How They Cast Ballot

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Voters in the county shouldn’t have any limitations placed upon them when it comes to casting their vote in November, according to county oﬃcials. This year features a presidential election on the ballot which makes Election Day even more important. Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn said that not everyone wants to vote by mail as they did during the July primary. This year’s primary was pushed back a month due to the pandemic. Quinn, who is the liaison to the Ocean County Clerk’s Oﬃce said, “we should be able to provide our voters with a choice and not decide for them how they want to cast a ballot in November.” Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders requiring residents to stay at home have been lifted and some gathering numbers have increased. Ocean County officials have promoted the idea of opening up more polling places and allowing for in-person voting be allowed. “Our citizens should not be told how to cast a ballot. When the state starts doing that we begin to chip away at the democratic process,” Quinn added. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution on Aug. 5 calling on the governor to allow for the use of in-person voting machines, in conjunction with voluntary mail-in balloting, in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella said, “even though the main way to vote in this year’s Primary Election was by mail-in ballot as ordered by the Governor’s Executive Order, over 188,000 voters statewide still went to the limited number of polling places to cast their ballot. In Ocean County, that number was more than 12,000 voters.” He added however that “when they got to the polling place they could not cast their vote on a machine as they have traditionally done but had to fill out a provisional ballot.” “When you have that amount of voters wanting to vote at the polls, like they would normally do, they should be given the opportunity to cast their ballot in a voting booth as they have always done. Governor Murphy needs to hear this,” Colabella said. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said the mail-in voting has a

potential for fraud and comes with a much greater expense and takes far more time. Vicari added, “the Ocean County Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board of Elections sent out almost 1 million pieces of information leading up to the Primary Election in June. That is a staggering number.” “It resulted in overtime, printing expenses, and drawing from the staff of all County Government departments to get the information out and then to review it when it was returned,” Vicari added. The resolution by the Freeholders states the practice of predominantly using mail-in ballots for all registered voters caused concern for voter fraud, voter disenfranchisement, postal delivery delays, significant increase in election costs and reliance on a ﬂawed statewide voter/DMV computer registration data base all resulted in significant delays in the counting of ballots. Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as the liaison to the Ocean County Board of Election said, “we have heard from many of our voters that they want to wait until Election Day to cast their ballot electronically, in-person, for the candidate of their choice as they have always done. This allows them to fully assess the latest information available.” “It’s all about choice. Choice of the candidate, and the choice of how to vote for them,” she added noting that the County was in no way minimizing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and all polling places would have the appropriate safeguards in place to make sure voting was safe for voters and poll workers. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, state law permitted voting by mail for any reason, allowing any voter, even remotely concerned about in-person voting the option to request a mail-in ballot thus enhancing voter choice, according to the resolution. Quinn added, “voting is a right and a privilege in America. We want to keep it that way in Ocean County and the State should not be telling the voter how they can cast a ballot. That is not how we do things.” “If we can shop at big box stores, wait on long lines for the DMV, buy groceries at ShopRite, or attend mass demonstrations, surely we can vote at the polls in a voting booth as we have always done,” Quinn said.

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OCEAN COUNTY − The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is challenging the community to run, walk or ride the 18-mile coastline of Long Beach Island from anywhere in the world! Kicking off on Sept. 18, each registered participant will have 21 days to run, walk,

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County To Gov: Utilities Should Pay For Spoiled Food

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County oﬃcials aren’t crying over spilt milk but they are calling for Governor Phil Murphy to go after power companies to pay up when it comes to citizen reimbursement for food spoiled during Tropical Storm Isaias. The spoiled food came as a result of lengthy power outages from Isaias which hit the area on August 4. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said that when power interruptions occur for several days, “we cannot expect our residents, especially our senior citizens to go without some kind of reimbursement for food lost as a result of no electricity.” Vicari who serves as chairman of Senior Services said, “many of our residents had stocked up on food because of the coronavirus pandemic and they are concerned about leaving their home to go to the food stores. Now all the additional money spent on the extra food is basically in the garbage and so many elderly people living on fixed incomes do not have the money to replace it.” “We need the utility companies to step up and help out,” Vicari noted adding that food only lasts in a closed refrigerator for about four to six hours at best. Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, addressed the issue with Governor Murphy’s

staff on August 7. Power outages were widespread for several days. Electricity is provided to the majority of County residents through Jersey Central Power & Light Co. and Atlantic City Electric. Public Service Electric & Gas provides power to northern areas of the state. Little added that the hardship to so many of our residents is tremendous. The utility companies are a business and like all businesses they face liabilities. They should be responsible for this. They should provide help in this hardship situation.” Little and Vicari are expected to write a letter to the Governor urging him to seek compensation for customers that lost food. Vicari added that in addition to purchasing greater amounts of food due to limiting going food shopping, consumers have seen an increase in the price paid for food. “We understand how powerful storms can be. But when power outages continue for days, our residents need to know they will get help from the companies they pay monthly for electricity,” Vicari added. Senior Communications Representative Cliff Cole told Jersey Shore Online that “unfortunately, we do not reimburse for food lost or expenses incurred during a weather-related power outage. We suggest inquiring with your insurance company to determine if your policy covers such losses.”

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Join a team and collaborate with activities of your choice done separately, as a family or team in a safe, socially distanced manner or jointly on a virtual platform. Your only limit is your imagination! Be your own “virtual walker” and create a meaningful experience for yourself. Share it with others if you like. Activities can include a walk or run in your neighborhood, backyard or local park, gardening, cooking, game played over social media. More ideas and details will be coming soon. Tune into NAMIWalks NJ 2020 activities on social media and donate to support NAMI NJ or your local aﬃliate.

How To Help People In Need

JERSEY SHORE – Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been on the front line during this pandemic to help people who are not sure where their next meal is coming from. Donating money to food banks goes farther

than donating items, in most cases. Food banks buy products at a great discount. For example, a $50 donation can provide 150 meals. To help, go to fulﬁllnj.org. There are ways to donate money, food, and articles about what is currently needed.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 15 - aug 21 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Think before you act. It may be easier to impress people with your words and ideas as this week begins. However, someone may trigger your defense mechanisms and cause you to lose your cool. Stay centered. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Personal beliefs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always find a welcome audience, so temper your passion with some sensitivity. A partner may be on edge and become defensive in the week ahead, so be diplomatic rather than provocative. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make your most important decisions and hold your most important discussions early in the week while you are more attentive to details. A partner or loved one may be delighted to compromise and cooperate. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a karmic component to judgment: When you judge not, you face less judgment yourself. Focus on keeping yourself at the top of your game and on making your financial future brighter. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Learning to be mindful can help you break unconscious bad habits. Once you observe the things that make you react automatically, you may be able to switch to more productive responses. Find ways to make improvements in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might seem more caring and intelligent when you ask pertinent questions. People love to know that someone is interested in their thoughts and activities. As this week unfolds, you may develop successful strategies. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may require a

great deal of tact and diplomacy to deal with some people in the upcoming week. You should learn to be a neutral party in any ongoing dispute and find the center of things to strike the perfect balance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your mind may be seriously busy in the week ahead. Some of your ideas may be visionary, so try not to resent anyone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on board yet. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let a minor workplace rift boil over and affect your performance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think about the future before you start spending money. This is one of those weeks when you might be tempted to buy something just to show you can. Ask for advice from mentors and you should receive reliable guidance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your eyes on your long-term goals and your feet on the ground, moving forward toward those goals step by step. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose focus by getting embroiled in disputes or misunderstandings that might not concern you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A partner may have the wisdom and vision that uplifts your spirits and brightens your day. Put useful ideas into motion early in the week and help make your joint resources thrive. The key to success is good communication. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Handle your home like a well-run business. Divvy up the tasks between family members this week and your place can run more smoothly. You and a partner will be on the same wavelength about finances.

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