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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Kelly Napolitano was tapped by Mayor John G. Ducey to replace long-time tax collector JoAnne Lambusta, who announced her upcoming retirement in October.
“Kelly has 32 years of experience working for the township, and after three decades, she has the skill set, experience and institutional knowledge to continue the great legacy established by JoAnne
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Lambusta,” the mayor said at the most recent Township Council meeting. The governing body unanimously voted in favor of Napolitano’s appointment, who was in attendance at the
Zoom meeting. “I just want to thank you all for your confidence in me, and for giving me this opportunity to continue to serve Brick Township in this new capacity,” (Stores - See Page 2)
Freeholders, In Split Vote, Decline Buying Land From Towns
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The all Republican, five-member Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders were divided on whether the county can buy land from a town to preserve it as open space. Their most recent meeting featured some strong
words with voices a bit louder than usual. Ultimately, the measure to buy land from towns was shot down. In a 3 to 2 vote, the Board did not adopt this year’s Ocean County Open Space, Parks and Recreation Plan amendment to its “master plan”
regulating economic and community development and to preserve and protect its natural resources. Had it been passed the plan would have permitted Ocean County’s leadership to buy existing public land owned by the 33 municipalities in the county. It would
have used revenue from its 1.2 cent-dedicated open space tax that voters passed back in 1997. Currently that fund holds around $50 million for property conservation but the sticking point was that the amendment runs contrary to the wording of the open space
tax which was intended to be used to purchase only privately-owned property that could be developed. Last year, voters approved an amendment to the natural Lands Trust Fund Program to permit the “acquisition, devel(Land - See Page 18)
─Photo courtesy Brick Schools Vivian Filippone will be remembered for her hard work and soft heart. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Thousands of Brick High School students interacted with Vivian D. Filippone over a period of 25 years when she served as a volunteer in the front office while her son Dennis served as its long-term principal. Vivian, 90, passed away in her son’s home on November 14 after suffering with Alzheimer’s. She was so beloved by the Brick High School students that they dedicated a yearbook to her one year. “My mother was always focused on serving someone else,” Filippone said in a recent phone interview. As a stay-at-home mother to Dennis and his twin brother, Steven, Vivian attended Ocean County College at night and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse certification, and then spent 25 years working as a labor and delivery nurse at Community Hospital. Vivian quit her nursing position when her husband got sick. “She was very consumed by that, because he needed a lot of attention,” Filippone said. His father was very sick for two years and eventually he had a heart transplant. (Brick - See Page 4)
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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – In the latest round of attempts to combat the spread of COVID-19, all indoor sports have been cancelled until January 2, and outdoor gatherings have been curtailed to 25 people until further notice. Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement at one of his daily press conferences, explaining that sporting events have been one of the culprits leading to the spread of the virus. The decision came in association with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. The move includes both youth and adult sports, but it doesn’t include college or professional sports teams.
Indoor Sports Canceled Until 2021 The change is scheduled to go into effect on December 5 and last until January 2. “I intend to see a high school sports season in January,” he said. The attendance at outdoor events will be reduced to 25 people starting on December 7 and lasting until further notice. Exempt from these are religious and political gatherings, funerals, memorials, and weddings. He urged residents to conduct their plans for the holidays in the same way that they handled the virus back in “May and June when we crushed the curve.” People need to stay strong and not give in to quarantine fatigue. Keep gatherings small, and if possible, to your own household. He dismissed the idea of the entire state
shutting down again. He said there were rumors going around that this may happen but they were only rumors. While numbers are going up with a second wave, there are three things that are different now than they were when the state shut down in spring. Firstly, there used to be a shortage of medical equipment and personal protective equipment. That issue isn’t as bad anymore. Secondly, there is news of a vaccine on the way, when that wasn’t a possibility in the spring. Thirdly, medical professionals know a lot more about how the virus spreads and how it behaves once it infects someone. They are more able to prepare for and understand
the trends. Using this information should keep the schools from closing across the state, he said. Learning what actions spread the virus allow school and medical officials to be “surgical” in how they keep people safe. They are able to stop certain activities rather than closing outright. Most of the cases in schools appear to be “outside-in,” Murphy said, meaning that someone brought it from outside the school, and tested positive, without spreading it to others. One place that has become all remote is the State Department of Health, he said. One employee tested positive and now the department works from home.
Important Tips For A Safe Holiday Shipping Season
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With the holiday season now among us, many rely on the postal service to safely ship their purchased gifts to the home. The United States Postal Inspection Service recommends to everyone mailing gifts to be aware and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to ensure your package arrives safely to its destination. Here are some important tips the United States Postal Inspection Service has listed for everyone to keep in mind this holiday season: Don’t leave your delivered mail and packages unattended. Packages left on
front porches and in mailboxes are a tempting target for thieves. Don’t help them by making su re you br ing all packages inside your home in a timely manner. If you are going out of town, hold your mail at the post office. Sign up for Hold Mail service on usps.com if you plan on being away from home for a few days. Your letters and packages will be held securely at your post office until you pick them up or request they be delivered to your home. Plan ahead and ship packages using Hold for Pickup. If you are sending packages, you can choose the Hold for Pickup
option on usps.com. The packages will be safely held at the recipient’s local post office until they can pick it up. If you are expecting a package, you can redirect it to your post office by selecting Hold for Pickup using Intercept a Package under Track & Manage on usps.com. Customize the delivery. If you are expecting something you know will not fit in your mailbox and you won’t be home to receive it, you can authorize the carrier to leave it in a specified location. Visit usps.com, enter the tracking number in Track a Package, and select Delivery Instructions. Secure the shipment using USPS Spe-
cial Services. Signature Confirmation helps ensure the package ends up in the right hands by requiring a first initial and last name at the time of delivery. For your most valuable packages, you can opt for Registered Mail service. Registered Mail receives special handling from the time it’s mailed until the time it’s delivered. Monitor your front door. If you have a home security camera system and you catch any mail thieves in the act, save the video and contact the Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455. For more information about package security and other related tips, visit uspis.gov.
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Continued From Page 1 Napolitano said. “I’m definitely excited, even though these are very trying times for this town and for all the employees. I’m going to try and keep up to JoAnne’s legacy the best that I can,” she said. “Thank you.” Lambusta was also on the Zoom connection. She thanked the mayor and the council members for supporting Napolitano. In other news, Mayor Ducey said he is always being asked about the two new stores that are coming to town. Lidl is being built at the Riverwalk Shopping Center in the space previously occupied by Cost Cutters, located behind the Outback Steakhouse. The Germany-based discount grocery store is scheduled to open the second week of December, he said. They are awaiting deliveries and stocking their shelves. “They do have their proper (certificate of occupancy) in order to be able to have their employees inside stocking the shelves,” Mayor Ducey added. The second store set to open is Corrado’s, which will operate at the site previously occupied by Pathmark at the Laurelton Square Shopping Center between Routes 88 and 70. The chain features imported specialty products, produce, fresh meat, fish, a deli, baked goods and more. “They have advised us that they are going
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Continued From Page 1 “When he passed away she didn’t have a focus, so I suggested that she come and volunteer at the high school - that would give her something to do,” Filippone recalled. She started out just one day a week in the front office, greeting people, signing in substitute teachers, signing students in and out - that sort of thing, he said. “After about a month, I noticed she started coming in five days a week,” Filippone said. “She started doing everything a secretary does, and she even got her own desk - she became part of the staff.” Mr. Filippone said his mother only missed one day in 13 years, including the summer months. “She was never sick, she loved coming in,” he said. “The staff, and especially the kids, loved her because that became her purpose in life until her grandchildren came.” After serving as principal for 14 years, Filippone moved to central administration, but his mother continued volunteering at the high school. “I thought she would stop coming in, but that’s when I realized it wasn’t me she was coming to see,” he joked. There came a point in time when his mother was no longer able to drive, so the high school secretaries created a carpool and took turns picking her up. When the Brick High School Football team won the state championship in 2016, the football players each got a ring. The players had the ring replicated as a pendant created for Vivian. She wore it all the time, her son said. Vivian was also accepted into the Brick High
to be opening at the end of the first quarter of 2021, so it’s likely going to be in March,” the mayor said. And finally, a list of free virtual emotional support services, education, and community-based resources is available for individuals and families who have been affected by the public health crisis. “Through a variety of virtual services, this program assists those who have been affected by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies, and if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs and other resources in their community,” said Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic. These services are being offered by RWJBarnabas Health Institute for the Prevention and Recovery under NJ Hope and Healing’s Crisis Counseling Program, which is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, she said. There are particular services focused on healthcare workers, fi rst responders, senior citizens, children and families, and individuals with substance-abuse disorder, Zapcic added. “So that’s a pretty broad range,” she said. “It touches just about everyone in our community.” For more information, contact Janis. Mayer@rwjbh.org or call the helpline at 833-795-HOPE. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
School Hall of Fame. The current Brick High School principal, William Kleissler, was the assistant principal when Vivian worked in the front office. “She was the best volunteer we’ve ever had in the Brick schools,” Kleissler said in a recent phone interview. “She volunteered every single day, and she was part of the fabric of the school community. She immersed herself in everything that was part of the student body.” Kleissler said that Vivian attended all the after-school events and games. “She was a fan of everything that was Brick High School,” he said. “She reached out to the kids, and she really had an impact. When the kids graduated they would come back and ask about her as they would their favorite teacher or coach.” She only stopped volunteering at the high school when she was 87. She fell at home and suffered a serious arm fracture. “Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease,” Mr. Filippone said. “She had an incredibly strong body - she never even took a pill. Then she broke her hip and had a long surgery, and she was never herself again. Her brain stopped telling her body how to function, her kidneys shut down and she went very peacefully in her sleep.” Mr. Filippone and his brother have started the Vivian D. Filippone Scholarship Fund in memory of their mother. They hope to award one or two scholarships a year to a Brick High School student who wants to attend the nursing program at Ocean County College or to a football player. If you would like to donate to the fund, checks may be sent to: The Vivian Filippone Scholarship Fund 209 Arborridge Drive Forked River, NJ 08731
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Murphy: Guidance Issued For Restaurants Using Outdoor Space
TRENTON - The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued guidance for restaurants and similar establishments on the utilization of outdoor space during the winter months. In June, the Division of Codes and Standards within DCA provided guidance on the issuance of permits, and the use of tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies per the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Due to the approaching winter weather conditions, establishments that want to maintain the use of tents past November 30, 2020, are required to apply for a UCC permit from their local construction office. Additionally, a permit for any electrical equipment, elec-
trical wiring, or mechanical equipment that would otherwise require a permit must also be filed. Municipalities are encouraged to waive permit fees for tents in use past the November 30th deadline provided that the tents meet the snow bearing requirements or meet the guidance issued today. In addition to the UCC permit, “operational items” such as portable cooking equipment used around and/ or under the tent should be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and addressed by the local fire official. This would apply to the operation/usage of portable propane heaters and similar items. “We recognize the restaurants in our state have been
hit extraordinarily hard by the pandemic. We are doing everything we can to help these businesses stay afloat until we can return to more normalcy,” said Governor Murphy. “The guidance issued today is part of our effort to help ease the burden this pandemic has placed on eating establishments. We are leaving no stone unturned as we work to assist the restaurant community.” “Today’s guidance demonstrates our commitment to ensuring a safe outdoor dining experience while working with business owners to meet their needs,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “We urge all our municipalities to suspend permit fees for tents as much as possible to help our
restaurants survive this winter season.” The Division of Fire Safety is constantly evaluating new products and alternative solutions to see if any are acceptable to meet the needs of outdoor dining. It is the intent of the Division to ensure that outdoor dining is done safely and in a code-compliant manner while at the same time working with business owners to meet their needs. Tents that are already erected may not meet the structural provisions of the UCC building subcode, including winter conditions and snow loads. Local construction offices may issue a variation to allow the tent to remain under the conditions set forth in UCC. Construction officials are strongly encouraged to work
with businesses to determine an appropriate variation. When a variation is granted, a snow plan must be filed with the construction official that would take effect in the event of a forecasted weather event that would exceed the certified conditions of the variation. Dining domes, including bubbles, igloos, huts, etc., are permitted for outdoor dining, subject to applicable restrictions. These structures, including pop-up covers, may be erected for use without a UCC permit when limited to less than 120 square feet in area. The dome should be able to be deconstructed on a daily basis, if needed, and should be secured, but not anchored, so that it can be readily lifted for emergency evacuation. Domes that are 120 square
feet or greater in area and used during December 1 to March 31 would be subject to the UCC permit and variation provisions as noted above for tents. In either case, if temporary heating is provided (e.g. portable and/ or cord and plug), the local fire official would oversee the heat source clearances. Finally, as noted in DCA’s previous guidance, if barriers are erected around the newly created outdoor dining areas, they should provide for egress openings similar to those provided for assembly uses. Existing plumbing facilities should be maintained within the building for use by patrons; the restaurant or similar assembly space should establish a proper protocol for maintaining social distancing for the usage of such facilities like restrooms.
BlueClaws Hosts A Christmas Cruise-Thru Charity Event
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – With the holidays approaching, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws have announced their Charities’ First ever Christmas Cruise-Thru in the parking lot of FirstEnergy Park. The Christmas Cruise-Thru will take place on December 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is serving as a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Ocean County. This new event is replacing the annual Breakfast With Buster Holiday Food & Toy Drive which could not take place this year due to COVID-19. Starting at 10 a.m., you can pull up into FirstEnergy Park and stop a four different stations: 1. Item Collection: they will be collect-
ing unwrapped toys and non-perishable food to benefit the Salvation Army of Ocean County. 2. Letters to Santa: children are encouraged to bring letters for Santa. They will collect them and send them off to the North Pole! 3. Picture with Buster and Santa: Santa and Buster will take a picture in front of each car, which they will then email to everyone after the event. 4. Hot Chocolate: the BlueClaws will deliver hot chocolate to each car as a thank you for their participation. “We’ve welcomed Santa to FirstEnergy Park for the last two decades, and while we can’t do that in the traditional manner this year, we wanted to still offer local
Police Investigate Dead Pig Dumped At Rabbi’s House
By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Township Police are investigating a case of a dead pig being left at the doorstep of a rabbi living on Treetop Lane. The incident occurred between midnight and 7 a.m. on November 28, police said. This was on a holy day. Lakewood police are teaming up with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and several local departments and have been pursuing several leads.
Chief Gregory H. Meyer said this is being investigated as a Bias Harassment crime, and reminded the public that such acts will not be tolerated. The Anti-Defamation League, which advocates against anti-Semetism, tweeted “This incident is beyond horrifying & should be condemned by all. We’re glad Lakewood PD is investigating as an “apparent bias crime.” Please share any information with law enforcement so that those responsible can be apprehended.”
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families the chance to see Santa and for kids to drop off their letters,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “Plus, our community has been immensely supportive of the Salvation Army and their food and toy drive over the years, and that is especially important in 2020.” Each vehicle at the event will receive
a coupon code that can be used online for 25 percent off in the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Team Store. Orders must be placed by December 16 to ensure Christmas delivery. For this event, fans will never leave the vehicle and BlueClaws staff members will be wearing masks at all times.
BLOODY SPOT IN THE EYE
It can be quite disconcerting to look in the mirror and discover that you have a spot of blood under the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the surface of your eye. Called a “subconjunctival hemorrhage,” the condition can occur without you knowing it, following a forceful cough, sneeze, or straining effort. The conjunctiva contains tiny blood vessels that can break (or leak) after sudden increases in pressure. In these cases, the redness usually clears up within a week or two as the blood is reabsorbed. However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated. Despite its bloody appearance, a subconjunctival hemorrhage should cause no change in your vision, no discharge from your eye, and no pain. Your only discomfort may be a scratchy feeling on the surface of your eye. SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES is dedicated to providing a full spectrum of high-quality personalized eye care. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 732-349-5622. Our doctors take the time to listen to and answer your questions so that you can make the best choices to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Charlie Brown’s Restaurants Close Around The State
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Like most restaurants around the country, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill has had a difficult year and those in the state have been hit. Than ks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grills have closed in New Jersey this year. There is only one restaurant that remains open in the state as part of the chain. At one time the Charlie Brown steakhouse chain had dozens of restaurants around the state and east coast. It now is down to one location which is based in Union County. Charlie Brown’s began the year with 14 restaurants in in the Garden State. Following the closure of the Lakewood Charlie Brown’s location the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains. It was reported that the coronavirus health crisis was the key reason that the
restaurants had closed. New Jersey was shut down longer than any other state in the country and reopened at only 25% of capacity with indoor dining delayed from what was expected in the summer. A spokesman for the firm said that percentage for indoor dining was insufficient “as we lost outdoor dining with winter. So, many people think that full-service restaurants can make it on take-out and third-party, but that is not the case.” According to its company website, along with Scotch Plans, there were locations in Forked River, Toms River, Washington Township, Oradell, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury. There was also one in New York. Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse’s first location was in Westfield. It opened in 1966. The chain offered a salad bar, a variety of steaks but previously faced bankruptcy in 2010 when chain had 49 locations.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Crack, Xanax Found During Vehicle Stop
By Chris Lundy BRICK – Police pulled over a vehicle and charged its occupant with drug dealing after fi nding crack and other suspicious items on him. Demetrius Baynard, 28, of Brick, was charged with possession of crack, possession of Xanax, possession of crack with the intent to distribute, possession of Xanax with the intent to distribute, and possession of paraphernalia. Charges are merely
accusations until proven in a court of law. He was in a vehicle that was pulled over on November 12 near the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Lynwood Avenue. Officer Chris Newlund and the Street Crimes Unit found approximately eleven grams of crack cocaine packaged for resale, a digital scale, six Xanax pills, and $570 in cash. He was the passenger in the vehicle. The driver was issued a warning for motor vehicle violations.
Artis Senior Living To Hold Webinar About Dementia
BRICK – Join the educational journey into a brain with dementia as Melissa Johnson, of Monmouth Ocean Neurology, answers the most commonly asked questions. The goal of this webinar is to help family and caregivers gain more knowledge and insight into the dementia diagnosis, to better manage the disease process and help their loved ones function in a more meaningful life. To p i c s o f d i s c u s s i o n i n c l u d e : • What is dementia?
• Ea rly awa reness a nd t he screening available to detect early onset. • W hen is it time to see a doctor? • Current medications available and how they work to slow the disease progression? T he latest research and testing. Join the free educational webinar on December 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must be registered by December 11. To register, call 732-523-5568 or visit TheArtisWay.com/ BrickEvents.
Sheriff ’s Toy Drive Cancelled
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department, which usually has huge boxes in public buildings to collect toys, announced that they will not be doing it this year. They posted an announcement on their web site: “Out of concern for the health
of the public, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic this year, regretfully, the OCSO Annual Holiday Toy Drive will not be held. We anticipate resuming the drive next year. We wish everyone good health and happiness this holiday season. Please stay safe.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE As Temperatures Drop, Prepare Homes For Winter Weather
NEW JERSEY – As temperatures dip below freezing in many parts of the state, New Jersey American Water warns customers that the winter season is quickly approaching. The company urges customers to set aside a few moments right now to prepare their plumbing for the coming cooler conditions and avoid the cost of broken pipe repairs. “With COVID-19 keeping us all at home more than usual this time of year, it’s important now more than ever to protect our pipes from freezing,” explained Tom Shroba, Vice President of Operations for New Jersey American Water. “In addition to home plumbing, customers should take extra precautions to winterize plumbing in any building currently unoccupied due to COVID-19. Without regular water usage and heating, vacated offices, businesses, and schools are especially susceptible to frozen pipes. Winterizing your pipes before sub-freezing temperatures set in will help keep your plumbing safe, offering you some peace of mind during these uncertain times.” New Jersey American Water encourages customers to be mindful of the following tips and take the necessary precautions as we enter the winter season: Before Cold Weather Sets In: Make sure everyone in your home knows where the main water shut-off valve is located so you can turn off the water in an emergency. The valve is typically located where the water line enters the home. This could be in the basement, crawlspace, or utility closet. When you locate the valve, be sure to mark it with an identification tag. Check for pipes that pass through unheated spaces or rooms, such as crawlspaces, basements, garages, or uninsulated exterior walls. Protect exposed pipes by wrapping them with heat tape, pre-molded foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation, available at hardware stores. If you have installed heat tape on exposed pipes, inspect the tape for cracks or fraying and make any needed repairs. If your water meter is outside, make sure your meter lid is closed tightly. Eliminate sources of cold air near pipes by sealing openings or cracks that could cause drafts. Close air vents in crawlspaces.
Drain all outdoor garden hoses, roll them up and store them inside to prevent cracking. If you have an indoor valve for the outside faucet(s), shut it off and drain water from pipes leading to the faucet(s). Turn off and drain your irrigation system. If you are going to be away for a few days or more, leave your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent freezing. If no one will be home for an extended period of time during the winter months, consider contacting New Jersey American Water at 800-272-1325 to turn your water off and hire a plumber to drain your system. By doing this, there will be no water in your pipes to freeze if your furnace stops working. When Temperatures Fall Below Freezing: If your kitchen or other sinks are located against exterior walls, be sure to open cabinets in that space to allow warm air to reach the pipes. Allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing and collect water in a bucket or tub to use for other purposes. If your pipes do freeze, shut off the water immediately. Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off – freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints that will leak when thawed. Apply heat to a frozen pipe by warming the air around it – avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames. Once the pipes have thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check for cracks and leaks. New Jersey American Water also advises that sub-freezing temperatures can hasten aging water mains to break and cause unsafe driving conditions. If you see a leak, or your water service is disrupted, please contact the company’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 800-272-1325. Additionally, please continue to check the company’s alerts page as well as the Facebook page for any disruptions that could be impacting your area. New Jersey American Water has prepared a cold weather infographic with winter tips and suggested preparations. For more information, visit the “Wise Water Use” page on the company’s website at newjerseyamwater.com.
Relay For Life Hosts Clothing Drive
BRICK – Relay For Life is holding a clothing drive to support the American Cancer Society on December 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Mantoloking Road Alehouse parking lot, 247 Mantoloking Road. What they accept: In either plastic bags (any color), paper and brand name bags: Adult and children’s clothing, shoes, handbags, sandals, sneakers, boots, jackets, coats, rain gear, leather belts, ties, pants, shirts, sweaters, vests, blouses, dresses, skirts, robes, undergarments, sheets, towels, linens, tablecloths, hats, scarfs, gloves, purses, wallets, jewelry,
watches, uniforms, jerseys, backpacks, and new diapers. Household items, utensils, hard and soft toys, electronics and small bric-a-brac items which must be all bagged. What they don’t accept: Pillows and curtains, thrift store goods, flea market goods, furniture, yard sales or sorted merchandise that has been picked through or separated when the better goods have been removed. Merchandise that has holes, rips, stains, mold, or has an odor are also not accepted. For more information, visit RelayForLife. org/NOCNJ.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Hours Increased at OCC COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS R I V ER – With COV ID -19 seeming to increase swiftly throughout the state, Ocean County will be extending the hours of testing at the Ocean County College drive thru test site. The site will now be open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The increase in hours will allow us to increase the number of tests conducted from about 200 a day to about 300 per day,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocea n Cou nt y Healt h De pa r t ment. “Since the opening of the test site in March, we have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents.” T he site w ill have test s for bot h symptomatic and asymptomatic Ocean County residents. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, residents can visit the Ocean County Health Depar tment website at ochd. org. Proof of residency will be required. For questions, call the Health Department at 732-341-9700, Ext. 7411. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. “As people see the number of positive cases increase, more want to be tested,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “People also want to be tested for the holidays. Testing will show if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic. This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. “We have also consistently encouraged our residents to get tested,” Regenye said. “When you add all this up the demand for tests has increased. We
believe the longer hours will address this demand. We can also adjust the hours again if necessary.” “This site has been the result of a successful partnership with the college, ou r area hospitals, Sher iff Michael Mastronardy and the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, the Ocean County Health Department and a host of other collaborators who have come together to make this work for our citizens,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important to be f lexible at the site so we can offer more tests when needed.” “At the Ocean County College testing site, residents remain in their cars and medical personnel perform a nasal swab,” Little noted. “We have worked to make this convenient and more importantly safe for the public, the health care providers on site and staff. Once a test is completed, results will be retur ned to residents in approximately three to five days. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Por t al: Biorefe re n c e .c o m /p a t ie nt s/ and through the Ocean County Health Department residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said. T he mo s t c om mo n s y m pt om s of COVID 19 are fever, fatig ue, a dr y cough and shortness of breath. Ocean County has also created a system to deliver results to residents in a timely manner and provide guidance, consultation and next steps. Officials are asking all residents to t ake the necessar y steps to cont rol and stop the virus from spreading. It’s asked that residents wear masks, practice social distancing, frequently wash hands and to stay home when sick.
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New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while. Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming. During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer. Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances. We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/or drop off services at our Toms River office. This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of
communication with family and friends. As our offices begin to transition to opening again, the “new normal” will require us to scan temperatures, ask patients specific questions related to covid-19 symptoms, stagger appointments so there’s no more than two patients in our office at the same time and allow extra time to disinfect all areas once the patient has left. This “new normal” will significantly limit the total number of patients we can see but it’s absolutely critical to follow these procedures at least for the remainder of the year. For over 30 years, Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and/ or can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive support. 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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The Pros And Cons Of Amazon Pharmacy By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Just when you thought Amazon had enough money and had crushed enough small businesses, in comes Amazon Pharmacy! On Tuesday, November 17th, the e-commerce giant debuted its own drugstore and successfully tanked the stocks of several big, reputable pharmacies. All those big retail pharmacies will take a hit in sales because consumers can now buy their drugs online using their Prime membership benefits. This whole “mail order pharmacy” is nothing new, it’s just getting a face lift because Amazon is going to be very efficient with it. They’re good at everything! Amazon is easy, convenient and cheap. You can sign up in 5 minutes or less, and they work with many insurance companies. Do you love the idea of that? It may come as a surprise to you, but this same, exact service is available right now at all major chain drug stores. Some off er same day delivery, depending on where you live. Amazon is not warm and fuzzy, meaning there are no pharmacists to chat with about your interactions and side effects. If Amazon becomes the biggest pharmacy retailer in the United States, we can safely assume many retail pharmacists will face layoffs, reduced hours and diminished store sales in the front end of the stores. I’m not assuming that will happen, I’m sure of it. Amazon is very good at scooping up swaths of sales and crushing the little guy! Drug prices may be lower for people who are uninsured, but for those with insurance, it will not matter. Insurance
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in our f ield,” Scalo says. For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that serve their health care needs. Bartley Healthcare opened as a 120-bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground. Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties. Bar tley H ealthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes. Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care. The campus facilities also offer inpatient and
Healthcare Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living. Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents. One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years. “I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor. Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose. “You do what you want to do,” she says. For thirty years, Bartley Healthcare has provided
that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Officer Philip Scalo and his physician partners. “My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.” With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team. Others think so, too. The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America. “What we’ve always tried to do is be leaders
outpatient rehabilitation; assisted living; memory care programs; respite/ hospice; and at-home services. “ We star ted with a basic concept, understanding and meeting the individual needs of both resident and patient,”Scalo says. “Each step of our development has been based on the need for services. (For examp l e,) in t he late 19 9 0s, we saw the need for memory care programs.” Scalo says that he and his partners have plans to add respirator y ser vices and a sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients. Even after a resident leaves Bar tley Healthcare, the facility ensures their continued rehabilitation by providing a follow-up program. Residents that live at The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living will feel right at home right away. N e st l e d i n a qui et c ount r y set t ing, T he Orchards promotes a neighborhood environment. Located within the community, “Main Street” is a hub of activity that features a theater, exercise center, library with c omputer s, hair salon and barber shop, game room and other gathering areas.
Family recreational opportunities abound at the neighborhood movie theater, greenhouse and playground for grandchildren.
their Bartley adventure with other residents or pursue independent pastimes, indoor s or outdoors. The choice is theirs. Scalo says that Bartley’s core values are attitude, trust, teamwork, integrit y, re spect and excellence, which he emphasizes on a green brac e let with the acronym “A.T.T.I.R.E.” “The key thing we stress is that we’re a home providing the care levels needed at a certain phase in (an individual’s) life,” Scalo says. “It’s home for (on-site) staff, not just residents. We are What we’ve always very experienced in tried to do is be leaders this community and (we) give back to our in our field. community.” –Chief Executive Bartley Healthcare Officer Philip Scalo Nursing and Rehabilitation is located At any age, there is at 175 Bar tley Road, something fun to do at Jackson NJ 08527. For The Orchards for assist- further information about ed living residents and their services, call the their visitors. facility at 732-370-4700. In the privacy of indeThe Orchards At Bartpendent suites, locat- ley Assisted Living is ed by street names in located at 10 0 Nor th The Orchard’s assisted County Line Road, Jackliving wings, residents son NJ 08527. For furcan decorate their new ther information about home with their favorite their services, call the furnishings and beloved facility at 732-730-1700. mementos. For ever y For further information taste, there is a floor about both facilities, visit plan that meets every the company’s Web site resident’s needs. at bar tleyhealthcare. Residents can share com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 5 Doctors Allegedly Got Kickbacks For Prescribing Opioids By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Five doctors wrote prescriptions for opioids without regard for the risks of addiction, overdose and death, the State Attorney General’s Office said. Dr. Mukaram Gazi of Hamilton, Dr. Serge Menkin of Holmdel, Dr. Kieran Slevin of Hainesport, and Dr. Felix Roque of West New York face having their licenses suspended or revoked. A fifth, Dr. Alexandru Burducea, already had his license revoked. They are accused of writing “off-label” prescriptions for Subsys, an opioid and cancer pain medication after being paid by the drug’s manufacturer, Insys Therapeutics, Inc. It is described as a fast-acting fentanyl spray 50 times more potent than heroin. The addictive chemical is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only for the narrow purpose of treating breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant patients. The first four doctors each received more than $50,000 between 2012 and 2016 from Insys, in payments disguised as speaking and consulting fees, officials said. One patient of Roque overdosed, while other patients were at heightened risk of addiction, overdose, and death. Burducea had his license revoked and was sentenced to nearly five years in prison by a New York federal court for his role in the Subsys kickback scheme. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. “We will hold accountable all those whose misconduct has helped fuel the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “Today, we’re taking action against multiple doctors who sold their medical licenses and prescription pads to Insys and put their personal financial interests above their patients’ health and well-being. These actions should serve notice to those who unlawfully push opioids from their exam rooms that they are not above the law and are no different than those that push heroin on street corners.” “We are committed to holding everyone accountable who is involved in illegal and unethical kickback schemes that have contributed to the overdose epidemic in this state,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “We will not allow patients in this state to be used as pawns in moneymaking schemes that pose extreme dangers to patient safety, violate basic principles of medical ethics, and erode trust in the medical profession.” “These five doctors acknowledged that they had read the risks associated with Subsys and understood that it was approved only for narrow uses as a cancer pain medication,” said Sharon Joyce, Director of NJ CARES. “Nevertheless, they chose to ignore the unequivocal risks to their patients in favor of the easy money Insys was offering. Their unsavory collaboration with Insys endangered their patients and undermined efforts to end the opioid crisis and prevent more lives from being lost.” The State is seeking to suspend or revoke the doctors’ licenses on grounds of fraud,
professional misconduct, gross negligence that endangered the life and safety of their patients, and/or indiscriminate prescribing of a controlled dangerous substance. According to the allegations: From 2013 through 2015, Dr. Mukaram Gazi, a urologist, allegedly accepted Insys-funded dinners described as “lectures,” trips for “training,” and payments totaling more than $132,000, which Insys thinly disguised as “speaker’s fees.” In addition to allegations of indiscriminate prescribing for multiple patients, the State’s complaint notes that Gazi’s signature appeared on forms used to obtain insurance coverage for Subsys prescriptions, which incorrectly identified Gazi’s specialty as oncology and provided false explanations for why Subsys was being prescribed. From 2012 through 2016, Dr. Serge Menkin, a pain management specialist, allegedly accepted $111,000 from Insys, which also paid for travel and expenses for both him and his guests. According to the State, Insys repeatedly paid Menkin thousands of dollars to deliver remarks before audiences that included zero to one prescriber; in at least one instance, Insys paid Menkin in full for an event that was cancelled. From 2013 through 2016, Dr. Kieran Slevin, an anesthesiologist, allegedly accepted more than $83,000 in cash payments that Insys thinly disguised as “speaker’s fees,” as well as lavish dinners posing as “lectures,” and all-expense paid trips for “training.” According to the State’s complaint, Slevin’s speaker events were held at high-end restaurants chosen by him and were sparsely attended, often by repeat attendees, including those who did not have any prescribing authority. From 2013 through 2015, Dr. Felix Roque, a pain management specialist, allegedly accepted more than $53,000 in “speaker’s fee” payments from Insys, in addition to meals and travel. As alleged in the complaint, an Insys sales representative advised her superiors that Roque would not prescribe Subsys “until he attended a conference,” and that he had asked “to be put up” at the Fairmont Princess, a luxury hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shortly thereafter, Roque attended a conference in
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Arizona, funded by Insys and subsequently began prescribing Subsys. As also alleged in the complaint, one of Roque’s patients overdosed on a Subsys prescription he wrote. Subsys is one of six transmucosal immediate release fentanyl (“TIRF”) medications that instantly deliver the powerful painkiller fentanyl through the oral membranes. Because TIRF medicines carry a high risk for misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose, and serious complications due to medication error, the FDA has subjected these medications to significant restrictions. The New Jersey medical license of Manhattan anesthesiologist Alexandru Burducea was revoked. He had pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court last year to accepting $68,000 in bribes and kickbacks from Insys in exchange for prescribing Subsys. In January 2020, he was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison. During his sentencing, it was revealed that Burducea had also cheated on the examination required for him to be permitted to prescribe Subsys, lied to FBI agents about his involvement in the Insys speaker program, and posted false patient reviews online for two doctors who fired him after he was arrested for his involvement in the scheme. Other doctors also were banned from practice for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys
to non-cancer patients: Kenneth P. Sun, a Phillipsburg pain management practitioner, had his licensed revoked in August 2018, after he accepted $117,000 from Insys and prescribed Subsys to patients who did not meet the federal criteria for receiving it. Vivienne Matalon, a Cherry Hill family physician, had her license revoked in May 2018, for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys to three patients who did not meet the federal criteria for receiving it, including one who died from an overdose. Manoj Patharkar, who owned pain management centers in Middlesex and Passaic counties, had his license revoked in November 2016, for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys, among other misconduct. Louis Spagnoletti, a Marlton pain management specialist, was temporarily barred from treating patients in March 2018, amid allegations he indiscriminately prescribed opioids including Subsys to seven patients. Spagnoletti died before disciplinary action against was concluded. Meanwhile, the state is suing Insys’s founder, John N. Kapoor. Insys is a defendant in the State’s lawsuit against Kapoor, but litigation against the company has been on hold since the company declared bankruptcy and filed a plan of liquidation.
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Continued From Page 1 opment and maintenance for recreational and historic preservation purposes.” Before that, only farmland and wilderness could be purchased for preservation in their existing states. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “I realize Freeholder (Virginia) Haines (who serves as chairwoman of the county Department of Parks and Recreation and also serves as the liaison to the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee) that it is your department but the 1.2 cents belong to the people of Ocean County. Before we spend one cent of taxpayer’s money there has to be full and total transparency. Before I take the vote today, I want to feel comfortable that we are doing the right thing.” Haines, who spearheaded the amendment proposal requested to be the last speaker on the issue, but Vicari said he would be the last speaker as the director of the board. When asked if he had any comments Freeholder John Kelly asked if he could be the last speaker. Vicari didn’t appreciate the humor in that remark and replied, “this is very serious.” “You be the boss of the world,” Kelly told Vicari. “I’m not the boss of the world. I am the voice of the people,” Vicari replied. “Let me just say that Joe Vicari is just one member of the Board of Freeholders. We all
care about the people of this county. Not one member of this Board of Freeholders was elected not to represent the people of Ocean County. We may have different opinions but that doesn’t mean we don’t represent the best interests of Ocean County. All of us Joe not just you,” Kelly added. Kelly explained that the main difference of this amendment was that the county would be allowed to purchase land that was “already in the hands of municipalities and there is some controversy about whether that is the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do.” Freeholder Gerry P. Little reviewed the history of the program saying, “the purpose was to purchase natural - key word “natural” - undeveloped, private, privately owned land.” He repeated, “privately owned. Not government owned. In July of this year we had a natural lands application come before this board at a pre-board meeting, and we had the mayor here. The natural lands application was to acquire around 260 acres from Toms River although we were never told the plan did not permit us to buy government owned land at that time.” Little said the Board reviewed the plan which was presented by the Land Board Director for the county. It was located next to Cattus Island and toward the middle of that discussion it was revealed that the property was owned by Toms River Township. “I made it known from that point on that the
rules that we are now seeking to amend today did not permit us even though we could have voted on it, had I not raised a concern, to purchase government owned land,” Little added. Little said the plan was withdrawn and it currently “is in waiting and members of this board went back to change the rules. The rules we are looking at today would as Freeholder Kelly said, permit the Board of Freeholders to buy government owned land so the application from Toms River will be coming back here next month probably.” “The land should be preserved. That’s not the argument. It is next to the college (Ocean County College). It is next to Cattus Island. It is beautiful land. Toms River does not have it as part of its open space designation in its open space plan. I said that may be true but nothing is preventing Toms River from putting it into its open space program,” Little added. “They’ve had the land, probably for generations, maybe hundreds of years I don’t know,” Little said stressing that the township could easily add it to its open space plan by a simple resolution adopted by the Township Council. Little said it would be a false narrative for the county to buy it because they (Toms River) didn’t preserve it. “That’s a false argument. This is nothing against the mayor of Toms River for whom I personally am very fond of. The problem is that if we pass this today this will create a slippery slope down the road that will this $50 to $60 million fund will become
a political piggy bank.” “Government land is already preserved. Nobody needs to buy it,” Little added. He said that the people of Toms River don’t want that land developed and any attempts to see it developed would end up with voters removing elected officials who would allow it to happen. Haines had sought to gain support from members of the Board to acquire two undeveloped parcels owned by Toms River which she stated could be utilized to expand Ocean County College’s campus and its county park. Haines said she wanted to see “the legacy of the late Freeholder John Bartlett who was the architect of the Ocean County Open Space Plan before he took ill, continue. I think we do an outstanding job. I think we want nothing more than to have clean drinking water and to preserve our land and I think we are doing right by the people of Ocean County.” She voted in support of the measure as did Deputy Freeholder Director Gary Quinn. Vicari agreed with Little’s position that the program could become politicized. Kelly said while he was not opposed to the plan, he ultimately voted no saying he wasn’t comfortable with a major policy decision being made through a divided vote of the board’s membership. In a follow-up interview with Toms River Business Administrator Louis Amoruso, he said that the land will continue to be in the township’s open space inventory. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story.
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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders are endorsing a bill that is reviewing the impact of the conditions students are facing through the restrictions of remote learning and hybrid learning. This bill will look at the on-again, off-again classroom learning and other educational changes that students and teachers have had to adapt to since the pandemic started. It has the support of two former teachers who are Freeholders. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Ger r y P. Lit tle said legislation proposed by state Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, would require the New Jersey Department of Education to immediately study the effects COVID-19-related closures and changes have had on students. Vicari said, “we agree with Senator Ruiz that students have been impacted by the changes in the school routine. The big question is how much has their education suffered?” Little said he was also concerned about the other aspects of the school environ-
ment that children have lost. “School doesn’t mean just books. I’m concerned that students are losing the support and counseling services available at school. Children learning from home also lose out on the social benefits of interacting with teachers and other students.” The two Freeholders strongly prefer students retur ning to the classroom, but understand why in some cases the pandemic makes that difficult or even impossible. Senator Ruiz’s bill would require the Department of Education to prepare a detailed report on student progress within 60 days of the bill becoming law. The study would help educators prepare a further plan on how to assist students once the pandemic ends and traditional classroom learning resumes throughout the state. The legislation should receive bipartisan support in Trenton according to Little and Vicari. Vicari noted, “our children’s education cannot become bogged down in politics. I hope both parties will see the importance of this legislation and act swiftly to make it law.”
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• Cough type and severity – The f lu usually causes a mild, dry cough, whereas COVID-19 cough symptoms are more severe. W hen you have COV I D -19, coughs are usually dry, persistent and can leave you short of breath. • Unique symptoms – COVID-19 symptoms that don’t typically overlap or are less common with the f lu include: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, repeated shaking with chills and a new and sudden loss of taste or smell. Staff of the OCHD are urging residents who believe they - or their children have any of these symptoms they should take the proper precautions. Speak with a health care professional to discuss options such as being tested, self-monitoring or other recommendations. “COVID-19 cases are rising quickly all over New Jersey and across the U.S. for a variety of reasons this fall,” Regenye said. “Don’t take either virus lightly but when it comes to COVID-19 we need everyone’s cooperation if we expect to reverse this current uptick and reduce potential spread particularly during this holiday season.” Inf luenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and f lu is caused by infection with inf luenza viruses. Regenye added, “the flu and COVID-19 certainly share many characteristics, but there are some important differences between the two.” COVID-19 and the f lu can each have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Another important difference is there is a vaccine to protect against f lu. There is still no Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved COVID-19 va c ci ne de s pit e r e p or t s of seve r a l pending. The best way to still prevent COVID-19 infection is avoid being exposed to the virus by following safety precautions. The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. O t her related sou rces; for med ical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-9621253 or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts. For further information on the health crisis and f lu similarities visit cdc.gov, and ochd.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 5 - dec 11
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be yearning for something you think you’d like, but it might not deliver what you’ve been imagining. In the upcoming week, count your blessings and cultivate contentment with what you already have. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If everyone is in a rush, communications could be terse, or tempers could flare. Some people might misinterpret your actions or take offense. This could be a good week to hunker down and focus on study or research. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Even if you are under pressure to meet a deadline or are stuck with extra responsibilities, never forget to say “please� and “thank you.� In the week to come, you might see a shift in a relationship or with a close companion. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the upcoming week, your everyday job routines could change as one project is completed and a new cycle begins. This week there is a Full Moon accompanied by a Lunar Eclipse that could bring your thoughts about something to a conclusion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Remaining serene and happy in the week ahead may require keeping a low profile and ignoring petty squabbles in group situations. It might be best to focus on achieving your material ambitions rather than trying to make new connections. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a place for everything and put everything in its place. If you try to be organized, everything will be much easier to deal with. There may be a change of attitude in your home or family during the
upcoming week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you aren’t feeling appreciated, go into action for yourself. Strengthen your boundaries and get busy with self-validation. The more you love and protect yourself, the more you are demonstrating to others what you deserve. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There could be significance in everyday routines. If minor aggravations or disagreements get under your skin, they could become toxic and spoil the harmony. Finances could be at the center of attention this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse is occurring in your sign this week. A big aha moment could change the way you handle your personal life for several weeks. Put family first in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel driven to dominate situations as the week unfolds. You can use this ambition to accomplish many of the things on your to-do list. Use diplomacy to handle social situations and thrift to handle finances. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A sticky or confusing situation at home may weigh on you. As this week unfolds, you may discover that some goals are more complicated to achieve than you thought. A loved one or partner will show you a way to overcome obstacles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ability to calm troubled waters and dispel myths can be useful in the week ahead. Because you understand the difference between ideals and illusions, you can clear up misunderstandings within groups.
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