2020-05-02 - The Berkeley Times

The BERKELEY Times Vol. 25 - No. 47

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−Photos courtesy Steven Falck These trees around the football field have been there for half a century.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There are trees surrounding the football f ield at Central Regional High School that, for most students and staff, have always been there.

The district, founded in 1954, has a long history.

And what better way to learn about it than to talk to past graduates?

Kathy Moss was a senior in 1970, the first

year that there was an Earth Day. It wasn’t quite as well known then as it is now.

Her Biology II teacher, Herman J. Cooper, took a group of students out to plant baby trees along the football field.

There were about two dozen students who partook in this project.

“It wasn’t a big deal” at the time, she recalled. It (Trees - See Page 4)

Emergency Food Kits Given Out

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Emergency food kits were given out twice in the last month, and more opportunities are expected.

The “crisis” food kits are provided by Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. One kit is designed to provide a family of four with basic groceries to get them by.

“Food insecurity is a big problem in Ocean County and in Berkeley Township,” Mayor Carmen Amato said at the most recent Township Council meeting. “I get calls every day about the backlog

Beachwood Will Be Getting K-9 Unit

By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – After receiving a generous donation, the Beachwood Police Department will soon have its first K-9 unit.

The costs of raising and training a K-9 can be expensive, and will be supported

by Dr. DePaço and his wife Deanna Padovani-DePaço. DePaco, the owner of a pharmaceutical company, has donated money to help other municipalities support their police work, such as Point Pleasant Beach and Holmdel.

“We could not have started this unit without the amazing and continued support from our governing body and very special people,” police said on behalf of Chief Glen DeMarco. “Please help us thank Dr. DePaço for his generous donation of a police K-9 to the Beachwood Police Department. We are beyond grateful for this wonderful gift to not only our agency, but our community.

This law enforcement tool will be huge for our community.”

The funding for the K-9 will come completely from donations, not taxpayer dollars, police said. The new K-9 will be introduced to the public in the near future.

The borough police also thanked Ocean Township Sgt. James Capaccio, Hillsborough Officer Chris Engelhardt, Detective Allen Magory, and Beachwood/Pine Beach PBA Local #253 for all of their assistance.

Donations to the PBA can be sent to them with BWPD K-9 Unit in the memo section.

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in unemployment.”

At the first food donation, there were about 250 kits given out, but more were needed. “We came up about 90 short,” he said. At the most recent one, held on April 27, there were more than 300 given out.

He said there will probably be another one every 10 days or so as long as there is demand. The next one has not yet been announced. As word of mouth spreads, even more people are likely to come out.

With the coronavirus shutting down a lot of (Emergency - See Page 7)

Text System Will Help Struggling Families Find Food

By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE − Noting the greater demand placed upon food banks, some of which have had to close due to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fullfill, formerly the FoodBank of

Monmouth and Ocean Counties announced details of a new “FindFood” text system to help struggling families with their needs.

Fulfill President and CEO Kim Guadagno outlined the new system to help connect

the growing number of struggling children, families, and seniors to the services they need during a press conference held on Zoom on the morning of April 20. She said the new tool was the first of its (Text - See Page 4)

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The “FindFood” text system will help children, families, and seniors access food during the current COVID-19 crisis and beyond. It will identify the three nearest food pantries to the person when he or she texts “findfood” (no space) in English or “comida” in Spanish to 888-918-2729. Texters will be prompted to give their zip code and will receive responses in their chosen language.

“Every single restaurant and hospitality facility in the state has been closed. The number one industry in Monmouth and Ocean County is the Jersey shore and the Jersey shore is closed and most of the restaurants are closed so the need has in the last 35 days has gone from zero to 60 in five seconds,” Guadagno said.

She added that “where we were not making any meals we now have a restaurant partnership where we are now making 47,000 meals and we provide a stipend to

Trees:

Continued From Page 1 was just another lesson. Flash forward to present day, and she sees pictures of those trees, and sees how tall and full they have become. “I’m proud of it.”

Now, she lives in Texas, having been a middle school physical education teacher.

the restaurant so the restaurant can stay open and their employees can stay out of a pantry and they in turn feed senior citizens, kids and shut-ins and veterans hot nutritious meals.”

“We’ve also done 15,000 crisis boxes which are designed to feed a family of four for six days. They are shelf stable food which means you can stock your pantry with it and if you don’t have a refrigerator there will be milk and cereal that you can save over time. That is something we have never done before,” Guadagno said.

“If you’ve just lost your job and you are struggling to put food on the table for your family, the last thing you want to do is hunt around for a food pantry. Fulfill’s ‘FindFood’ text platform provides our food insecure neighbors with immediate and customized resources. We want to make it as easy as possible for people in need to find a food pantry that’s convenient and open… and now, that information is available to them in the palm of their hands,” she said.

The former State Lieutenant Governor

added that a thousand lawn signs, in both Spanish and English, and billboards have been strategically placed throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties to promote the program.

Flyers have also been distributed to Fulfill’s 289 plus feeding agencies and elected officials to help Fulfill spread the word about the service, with stickers also being placed on Fulfill’s Crisis Relief Boxes. A social media campaign with the hashtags #FindFood and #comida can be found on Fulfill’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube channel.

“We want to thank New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal for organizing dozens of volunteers who helped Fulfill prepare the lawn signs. Since the coronavirus outbreak in our area began, Fulfill has seen a 40% increase in the demand for food,” Guadagno added.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations can support Fulfill’s efforts by donating at fulfillnj.org. Guadagno noted that, “we were there to provide food and comfort during economic storms, Superstorm Sandy, and

now a pandemic.”

Guadangno said that in the last 35 days “we have made 364,000 more meals in terms of distribution of product than we ever have before, so it is not like Superstorm Sandy where there was an end in sight and we were just doing a cleanup. This is throughout the country and throughout the state and there is no end in sight.”

She added that Fulfill wanted to create a place where people “could feel comfortable calling themselves on their own phone privately and find a place to find some food and bring it home to feed their families.”

While the normal procedure would have recipients of Fulfill being asked where they live, that they have civil rights that must be followed and they would be receiving government subsidized food, “we no longer ask those questions because of social distancing, the idea is quite simple we’ll put the food in the back of a trunk and then instead of having the volunteer go around to the driver side and say these questions we are putting it in the bag itself.”

At the time, she lived on the base at what is now Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

She recalls that she was one of 13 students who were bussed down to Central.

The environmental movement was just in its infancy at the time. According to EarthDay.org, Earth Day got its origin from applying the style of grass roots anti-war protests with environmental

education.

Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson had been concerned with the problems of pollution, punctuated by a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA in 1969. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses. He soon recruited Congressman Pete McCloskey as his co-chair and activist Denis Hayes to organize the

campus teach-ins. They choose April 22 because it was a weekday falling between spring break and fi nal exams to maximize the greatest student participation.

An estimated 20 million Americans – at that time 10 percent of the population – took part in that fi rst day.

Two dozen of them were planting trees in Bayville.

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Governor Outlines Six Point Road Map To Reopening State

By Bob Vosseller Gov. Murphy stressed, “public health TRENTON – Ensuring resiliency, a creates economic health. That’s the order responsible economic restart, securing in which we must proceed. It means that safe places for isolation, expanded testing, before we reopen non-essential stores and sustained reduction in new cases and im- businesses, before we can reopen our parks, plementing robust contact tracing were all or before we allow in-person dining in our part of the governor’s six-point road map to restaurants – among any host of other activreopening New Jersey. ities – people need to know, first and foreDuring his April 27 press conference, most, that their health will be safeguarded Gov. Phil Murphy spoke about steps that from COVID-19. would be taken within the next five weeks “With that principle as our starting point, to gradually reopen the Garden State. we can put ourselves on The Road Back – “We have a great confidence that social with a clear vision for moving forward, and distancing and other norms will help this,” guided by objective metrics and mileposts the Governor said, adding that schools we must meet to move forward. The Road won’t be opening any time soon.

Back is driven by data, science, health “As we look at the curve of new COVID-19 progress, and common sense. We will use cases, it remains flat, but as we will dis- rigorous standards that are equally smart cuss in a few and thoughtmoments, be- “We continue to see discharges ful,” he added. fore we can “This road exceed new admissions.” get ourselves m a p is de– Gov. Phil Murphy on the road to sig ned w it h recovery, we need this curve to bend down one goal only – to restore the health, and stay down,” Murphy said. strength, and well-being of New Jersey Recently, the number of people being for the long-term. Until we give the public admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 confidence that they should not be fearful, is lower than the number of people be- we cannot take further steps. A plan that ing released from the hospital, cured of is needlessly rushed is a plan that will COVID-19, he said. needlessly fail,” Murphy said adding that “This data, which we receive and report he will wait until May 15 to announce every day, is the measuring stick of our whether schools will reopen during the progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Murphy current school year. added.

The governor mentioned his conversa“Our progress to date has been driven by tion with Linda Goler Blount, President the hard work of tens of thousands of ded- and CEO of the Black Women’s Health icated health care professionals and fi rst Imperative. “We know from the data that responders.”

COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on Discussing his vision to put the state on our communities of color. So, we must not the road to recovery he prefaced, “there only ensure that these communities can is still much work to be done. If we let up thrive again, our system must ensure equity even one bit with our aggressive social as we get to that point. distancing measures too soon – even one “COVID-19 did not create the inequalities day too soon – we can easily see ourselves in our society. But, it laid them bare. So, this skidding off this road.” is also our opportunity to help close those

gaps,” Gov. Murphy added.

The governor noted that recovery wasn’t just about New Jersey. “For us to rush ahead of either Pennsylvania or New York, or any of our other four state partners – or vice versa – would risk returning our entire region back into lockdown mode.

“This doesn’t mean that we will, or even can, take every step at the exact same time, or in the exact same way, as our neighbors but, we will share information and make decisions based on the guidance of our public health and security experts, and with an eye on our north star, which is to protect lives across our seven states and across our nation,” he said.

The governor said that when the state has accomplished the “six principles that will keep New Jersey on the road back - using renewed public health to create renewed economic health; following trends of sustained reductions in new COVID-19 cases and other key metrics reflecting a decreasing burden of disease; expanding testing capacity and speeding-up the return of results; robust contact tracing; and ensuring safe places where those positively diagnosed in the future can isolate - we can move to principle number five, responsibly restarting our economy to restore our economic health and, to secure our future, we move to principle number six – ensuring our resiliency.”

The Stay-at-Home Order which has been in effect since March 21, will remain in effect in its entirety until further notice. “For us to move out from underneath this order, we will need to see, at the least, a sustained reduction in the number of new positive COVID-19 test results, new COVID-19 related hospitalizations, and other metrics.

We also will need to see our hospitals step down from functioning under a crisis standard of care,” he said.

“We will need to look across a length of

time, and to not be distracted by statistical noise. We need to ensure we have a robust and fully functioning healthcare system ready to meet the challenges ahead. And, it’s not just our hospitals, but also ambulatory facilities, long term care facilities, provider practices – everywhere health care is delivered,” he added.

Gov. Murphy said the state was actively working toward doubling diagnostic testing capacity by the end of May, and having everything in place – from the kits themselves to the lab capacity necessary to ensure quick turnaround of results.

“We will prioritize testing for healthcare workers, other essential workers, and vulnerable populations and we will ensure those who test positive will be linked to a health care provider,” he said.

“Our system will also be prepared to engage in targeted surveillance testing within communities, to further protect against the resurgence of COVID-19 and to build datasets that can help us better understand its spread,” Murphy said.

“To achieve these aims, we will need significant support from our federal partners, and we will continue to expand our partnerships with private-sector labs, and with institutions like Rutgers,” he said. There is also a need to recruit and deploy an army of contact tracers whose sole purpose will be to identify these individuals, so medical staff can follow-up and ensure they do not contribute to further spread of COVID-19.

According to national guidance, a proper program will require anywhere from 15 to 81 persons engaged in contact tracing for every 100,000 residents.

The governor said this means between roughly 1,300 to more than 7,000 people to take on this work. But, the state is engaging a number of tech companies to decrease the need for personnel and to make these (Governor - See Page 7)

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“We will need to provide those who do test positive in the future with a safe and free place to isolate themselves and protect others from COVID-19. We must also be prepared to support these people with wrap-around services, as needed,” the governor added.

The governor said “when we restart our economy, we will see new COVID-19 cases. That much we are sure about. Our goal will be to prevent these new cases from multiplying.”

The governor will be announcing the formation and the members of the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission involving economists, business leaders, labor leaders, and health care experts among them, with local, national, and global experience and knowledge.

“It will be their task to balance multiple

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Continued From Page 1 businesses, and governmental safety nets having a lot of bureaucracy, people are falling through the holes. Recently, the CEO of Fulfill, former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, said that her organization alone has provided 364,000 more meals this year than at the same time last year.

Since social distancing rules were followed. People picking up food did so drivethrough style. Food was placed in trunks or in truck beds by volunteers wearing personal protective equipment. Drivers were told to keep their windows closed.

Some people who were homebound had

The Berkeley Times, May 2, 2020, Page 7 competing needs to ensure we arrive at equitable decisions that work for every community in our state. I want nothing more than to see every Main Street filled with shoppers and diners once again. I want our construction sites roaring with activity once again. I want to see the shore humming through the summer,” Gov. Murphy said.

“We cannot think of COVID-19 as a oneand-done. Ensuring New Jersey’s resiliency for the next outbreak – and that no one will be left unprotected because of racial or socio-economic status – must be part of our response to this outbreak. COVID-19 showed no favorites in ravaging our state, and neither will we in preparing for the next wave,” he said.

“This is a plan for how we move forward – not if we move forward,” he said. “So, let’s do this together. Let’s start by lowering the curve. We can do this if we all keep focus over the coming weeks. And, when we do this, it will be that much sooner that we are able to reach our destination.”

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their food delivered. In this case, it was dropped off at the door or on the porch so that the resident and the volunteer would have no contact with each other.

“I have seen fi rsthand how many families struggle from food insecurity,” said Amato, who served on the board of the People’s Pantry. “The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this problem because so many more in our community are struggling.

We are here to help in any way we can to help lighten the load for our families and seniors.

“I would like to thank CEO Kim Guadagno and Fulfill for providing the food, as well as our local residents and restaurants for making donations,” he said.

Cops: Scammers Claiming To Be Doing Coronavirus Surveillance

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Apparently, any issue is ripe for scammers to try to take advantage of people.

In the wake of the spread of coronavirus/ COVID-19, police departments are warning residents that scammers may be walking through the neighborhood. These people are claiming they are from the federal government, or the Centers for Disease Control, and that they are performing coronavirus “surveillance” door-to-door.

Manchester Police put out a warning on their Facebook page and said that it is going on in other communities in New Jersey.

They told residents that if someone comes to your door claiming to represent the CDC that you should not speak with them or let them into your home. Call your local police department instead.

Moorestown police department and Sussex County put out a warning after people in that area posted on social media about the scammers, according to NJ.com.

Golf Fundraiser Scheduled For August

OCEAN COUNTY − The Ocean County Mayors’ Association will hold the annual scholarship golf outing August 27, 2020.

As a companion fundraiser we are once again having a 50/50 raffle. We have 100 tickets which are $100 each. The winner will receive $5,000 if all tickets are sold or 50% of the proceeds, you do not need to be present to win. This has been a sold out raffle over the years.

If you would like a ticket please email to ocmayors@comcast.net and let me know what number you would like and what address I can mail it to. I will mail the ticket with a self-addressed stamped envelope for you to return the completed stub and a check or money order payable to OCMA. Please support our fundraising efforts.

Please note, tickets (#’s) will be distributed by a first come, first serve basis.

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Holiday City At Berkeley EMS: Time To De-stress?

Submitted by Phyllis Brown It is the end of April for me but you will read this in June. I guess by June we will have to pull many of us off the ceiling and hopefully we will be able to go out a little more. We are becoming more stressed by the hour/minute.

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• Keep a positive attitude and accept that there are events that you cannot control.

• Be assertive instead of aggressive.

Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.

• Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation, yoga, or tai-chi

for stress management.

• Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit.

• Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. (Stop the comfort eating. I’m getting into a habit of eating things because they feel good not because I’m hungry or even really want them.)

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• Set limits appropriately and learn to say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life.

• Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.

• Don’t rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress.

• Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy, (while social distancing. If your computer savvy, try zoom. My friend in Colorado, one in Long Island, 1 in Florida and my self in NJ just participated in seprise birthday party. I had a 2 hour phone call with one of my best friends and a 1 hour phone call with my daughter. Remember we no longer pay by the minute like when we were young.)

• Healthline.com says that 70% of adults experience anxiety or stress daily and exercise is one of the most important things we can do to combat it. People who exercise daily are less like to experience anxiety, sleep better and have better selfconfidence.

• Aromatherapy can help lower anxiety and stress. Light a candle or use essential oils to benefit from calming scents.

• High quantities of caffeine can increase stress and anxiety. However, people’s sensitivity to caffeine can vary greatly.

• Keeping a journal can help relieve stress and anxiety, especially if you focus on the positive. It also occupies your time.

• According to several studies, chewing gum may help you relax. It may also promote wellbeing and reduce stress. (At our age you may want to consider something else that won’t have an impact on your teeth and fillings.)

• (Laugh as much as you can) Find the humor in everyday life, (call a friend and tell them something funny) or watch a comedy show.

• You don’t feel well and it is different call 9-1-1. After the virus is gone, consider joining the First Aid Squad. All the volunteer squads need more volunteers.

Come to 100 Port Royal and volunteer for an interesting and rewarding job. We cover an area that includes 1,0765 homes.

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

Water Project Planned In Toms River, Berkeley

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A water main replacement project will take place in Toms River and Berkeley in coming weeks.

Work by the Suez water company started the week of April 27 on Kim Lane and Tara Court in Toms River, with Grenada Street and Bonaire Drive in Berkeley to follow, according to a company spokeswoman.

Work is expected to be done from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The company will also review its replacement program for Harrington Drive in Berkeley in the near future. There are no expectations of service outages.

“Water utilities provide an essential service. Safe drinking water is critical to protecting public health, the environment, and ensuring resiliency, especially during the health crisis,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “It is vital that we continue these important projects on behalf

of our customers.”

The work is to be done within guidelines set by the governor’s Executive Orders on social distancing and essential employees, the company said.

“If you do see us working in the street, we kindly ask that residents stay clear of any worksite by at least 10 feet. Social distancing protects us all,” Mastrokalos said.

These projects are part of a larger program started earlier this year. Suez will replace about 1.5 miles of water main, replace four fire hydrants and add one new fire hydrant for a total of $1.8 million in investments.

The majority of the work, including milling and paving of roads, is expected to be done by summer.

For more information, visit mysuezwater. com, the company’s social media channels or by contacting customer service at 877565-1456.

Yes, Berkeley Beach Badges Are On Sale

BERKELEY − Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., announced that 2020 Pre-Season beach badges will go on sale from May 1st-May 31. Beach badges can be used on Berkeley Township’s White Sands Beach, at 20th-23rd Aves. in South Seaside Park.

The beach is located near Island Beach State Park and often sees overflow beachgoers, especially on the weekends.

“Residents should take advantage of our pre-season sale. The pre-season badges are $35. After May 31st, seasonal badges rise to $50,” Mayor Amato said.

Due to the coronavirus, pre-season beach badges will be sold online and by mail this year. Mayor Amato added, “These are unprecedented times and the safety of our residents, visitors and Recreation staff are our fi rst priority.” The mayor stated that most residents have even preferred the ease of online purchasing that was implemented over the past few years.

As of May 1st, White Sands Beach is open to the public, but residents should keep in mind that the Township will adhere to the Governor’s and the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing so check our website for updates on hours of operation.

Pre-season beach badges will be available for sale online from May 1-May 31 at BTREC.org. Just look for “Beach Information.” Checks can be mailed to Berkeley Recreation at P.O. Box B, Bayville, NJ 08721. Letters must be postmarked by May 31 to receive the pre-season rate. All beach badges will be available for pickup at the beach starting Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd, subject to change.

Mayor Amato says, “The public may be required to wear a mask when picking up badges. The Recreation Department expects to have lifeguards on duty for Memorial Day weekend, and every weekend in June, while opening up full time on June 20th. These dates, of course, may be subject to change.”

When our Municipal buildings open back up to the public, seniors who are over age 62 with proof of age, may come to the Recreation Center for a $15 Senior Lifetime Photo ID Badge. Photo ID badges will be available Mon-Fri from 9 a.m.-noon.

For more information, contact the Berkeley Township Recreation Department at 732-269-4456 or BTREC.org or fi nd us on Facebook at facebook.com/Berkeley-Township

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BERKELEY – Aqua New Jersey Water Company donated $5,000 to Faith Community Food Pantry in Bayville as part of their

COVID-19 response. “Across Aqua, we are trying to help locally and in the communities that we serve,” a spokesman said.

Due to restrictions placed on gatherings of large groups because of COVID-19, events might be postponed. Please reach out to the organizer of the events to determine if it is still being held.

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BERKELEY − The next meeting of Silver/Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 held on Thursday, June 4th, at 1 p.m., at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, will be canceled until further notice. Call Past Commanded James Egan at 732-341-4905 for information.

The following post members were elected to take us through the 2020 - 2021 year, and will take their office following the State Department Convention, and will assume their duties following the installation of the Department Commander. Commander Angelo Portuese, Senior Vice Commander Paul Knowles, Junior Vice Commander Charles Cottrell, Quartermaster Dennis Aldrich, Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski, and one year trustee Frank Neigel. The three year trustee and two year trustees will stay the same at this time.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, District 12 held a video election to vote in their new Officers for the 2020 - 2021 year, on Tuesday, April 28th at 7 p.m.

The VFW General Election has been postponed.

Saturday, June 6th is D-Day

Sunday June 14th is also Flag Day, remember to fly your flag.

Sunday, June 21st, is Father’s Day. June 17th through the 20th, the New Jersey State V.F.W. Will hold their Annual Convention in Wildwood, NJ. Any Post member wishing to be a delegate may call Quartermaster Dennis Aldrich at 732-237-6880 for more information. Conditions permitting.

Saturday, June 20th, summer begins.

Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know.

VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1.

Please remove the sticks from the small flags fi rst and the flags will be disposed of properly.

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The name of the show and the network have not yet been revealed, but the description is as follows: “Whether you’re a pie pro or a cookie connoisseur, we’re looking for blue ribbon fanatics for a fun new project about the world of competitive baking. This project will follow a handful of bakers as they travel

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − A virtual forum is being provided by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County to help residents learn more about ticks.

The program will cover tick identification, tick borne diseases, tick testing information and proper tick removal.

This free presentation will be offered virtually through WebEx on Thursday, May 7, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Call Teresa Becker at 732-349-1246 or e-mail her at tbecker@ co.ocean.nj.us by May 4, to register for this program.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.

Contact your local Extension Office 732349-1246, for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.

Medical Staff Takes Care Of Its Workers

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Senior staff are donating paid time off to workers at Ocean Health Initiatives who are impacted by the coronavirus.

Workers who are have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or if they have family with it, and need to be quarantined, are welcome to paid time off, senior staff reported. When an employee’s own paid time off is used up, rather than go without pay, the donated PTO will kick in to help staff members get through the crisis. The donated PTO is being donated from senior staff to those in need.

Additionally, the company was running an internal food drive for staff that have been impacted by the crisis, scheduled to run from April 27 through May 1.

Ocean Health Initiatives is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center with locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth

counties. Some of their locations are still open throughout this pandemic: 686 Route 70, Lakehurst for OB/GYN appointments and 10 Stockton Dr., Toms River for Well Visits and the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) in the Toms River parking lot for sick visits.

OHI is currently offering telehealth services as well. If needed, call (732) 363-6655 for an appointment.

Since a lot of families are not able to leave their homes during this pandemic, the OHI Lakewood Pharmacy and OHI Manchester Pharmacy remain open and have a delivery service. Any current OHI pharmacy patients may obtain new prescriptions, refills, and counseling about medications from these two sites. If you are unable to travel, call the pharmacy at 732-719-1500 for delivery options.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Health Department Works With Nursing Homes During Pandemic

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Health Department officials said they have been working with nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure that everything is being done to protect the health of residents and employees during the spread of COVID-19.

“We knew from day one that the senior residents in the assisted living and longterm care facilities were going to be high risk,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “There are a unique set of challenges and barriers that these facilities have been trying to contain and limit the spread of the disease and the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is assisting them whichever way they can.”

On March 11, the Health Department had a conference with the facilities and did so again more recently, bringing in the Health Care Association of New Jersey.

On a daily basis, teams of four nurses and an epidemiologist from the Health Department contact each facility to make sure they have the necessary staff and supplies.

“Our liaison teams reinforce the CDC guidelines for handling patients in these settings,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer.

“It’s not an easy job trying to keep patients healthy and safe especially when you’re dealing with high-risk individuals that are vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus in close quarters. We are also working to provide channels to state and local authorities and coordinating efforts with the Ocean County Senior Services Department. One of their biggest needs that the OCHD has been able to assist with, and directly provide,

is personal protection equipment (PPE).”

It is critical that the facilities have, and are following, all of the recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Health Department stated.

“Ensuring patients are properly handled, protecting the healthcare worker in the facility, trying to prevent the spread to others and discussing how facilities are handling joint meal service are just a few of the scenarios that are being addressed.”

“More than 173,000 residents in Ocean County are older adults,” expressed Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services and County Operations. “A large portion of seniors are living at these facilities so it’s been important that staff and patients have a resource such as the Ocean County Health Department for crucial guidance and assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak.”

For information regarding long term care facilities in the county, visit ochd.org If a resident is concerned that a facility is not following regulations, they should contact the New Jersey Department of Health Long Term Care Facility Complaint Hotline at (800) 792-9770.

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 hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1.

Additional information can be found at: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/summary. html and state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/ncov. shtml.

Autism Resources Available Online

OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website.

The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even a free iOS or Android app for family networking.

Groups on the list cover the full age range from preschool to adult, and provide support in matters of education, social skills, behavior management, and health, especially regarding COVID-19 information.

Caregivers will find useful approaches for discussing social distancing, schedule and routine development, home schooling, and caregiver self-care techniques. There also are links to organizations that provide fun, instructive activities and games.

For more details, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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The majority of you reading this column either wear hearing aids or know someone who does. By the time this column goes to print, there could be over 10,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey. All of us really need to practice social distancing and just stay home. The peak of COVID-19 cases may not occur for several weeks and this “invisible enemy” can attack all ages, although our senior population is significantly at risk.

According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper. It is also detectable in the air for three hours.

I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons.

So... what are the steps you can take if your hearing aid just stopped working?

• Replace the battery and wait at least three minutes before you close the battery door. If you have a rechargeable hearing aid, make sure the charger is plugged in and the lights are blinking green. Some chargers need to be reset and that button is usually on the underside of the charger.

• If you are wearing a hearing aid that has a dome that inserts into your ear, replace that dome and remove the white filter inside the receiver. If you have replacement filters, replace the old filter. If you don’t know how to replace the filter, take a “pin” and carefully pop off the filter. Hearing aids can function without a filter. If you don’t have extra domes, remove the dome and clean it

with soap and warm water, let it dry and put the dome back on the receiver.

• Always use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the dome every day. If you’re wearing a custom hearing aid (only goes into the ear…nothing behind the ear), you should be cleaning the “white” filter daily and if the hearing aid is not working, remove the filter.

Again, if you have replacement filters, replace the old one. If you don’t, leave the filter out.

• If you’re wearing a traditional BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid with an earmold, it is more than likely that your “tubing” is blocked with wax. In many cases, the tubing needs to be replaced.

This creates a big problem since 99% of our offices are closed. In the short term, I would remove the tubing from the “ear hook” of the hearing aid, and run very warm water through the tubing or even hydrogen peroxide. In addition, if you have a “pipe cleaner” run this wire completely through the ear mold. Please let everything dry out before putting the tubing back on the BTE ear hook.

• If you have hearing aids that are connected to an APP on your smart phone, remember the hearing aids are still operational whether you lose connection with your APP. Your hearing healthcare provider can provide you with technical support phone numbers from all of the major hearing aid manufacturers. They will help you reconnect your hearing instruments to your APP. Hopefully these trouble shooting steps will be helpful in rectifying your hearing aid issue. If not, contact your hearing healthcare professional and leave them a message. In my practice, we are checking messages on a daily basis and returning calls. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to directly email me at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com or 732-818-3610.

Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

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Immune System Benefits Of Andrographis

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. People are starting to think outside the pill as they shelter-in-place, and look online for herbs and vitamins that support immune function. As consumers become more savvy about natural plant-based medicine, we are seeing increasing interest in one herb in particular called Andrographis.

Research articles typically refer to one of its biologically active constitutes called “andrographolide.” This is an extracted natural compound from the leaves and stem of Andrographis paniculata. It’s one of many compounds that has a medicinal action on the body.

Andrographolide has many powerful actions on the human body and may help cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension. This cluster of problems is sometimes called metabolic syndrome.

Andrographis is used widely overseas for a variety of conditions, but especially those of the upper respiratory tract. For example, Andrographis is commonly given to people who suffer with respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza, sore throats, acute and chronic cough conditions, sinusitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections with fever. Here in the US, pharmaceuticals are typically used for these conditions, either to treat the infection, or as an adjunctive. That’s why you’ve probably never heard of Andrographis until today.

That said, if you have Lyme, you may have heard of this before because Lyme doctors should know about Andrographis. It’s an herb that can be used to target and destroy the causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi and in my opinion, it probably works better than Cat’s Claw.

Today, I’d like to share some findings about Andrographis. It is sold over-the-counter however, ask your doctor if this is something you should take for your individual concerns. I’m not a doctor so I cannot advise.

Furthermore, I am not suggesting this as a treatment for COVID-19 or any coronavirus.

Studies done on animals suggest that Andrographis might help with brain inflammation such as encephalitis.In one study, andrographolide improved synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex (in animals) and down-regulated the expression of genes that were causing harm.

In other words, andrographolide helped ameliorate symptoms of brain damage in rodents.

Can it do that in humans? No one can say, but getting into the brain is a big deal.

A recent study on this herb found that it could produce some anxiolytic effects on the brain, but it was in combination with ashwagandha. That means it has some activity on GABA receptors and therefore, your sleep cycle. The adaptogenic potential of andrographis suggests that it ‘knows’ what to do in the body, and can regulate physiological responses by turning them up or down, depending on what your body needs. That’s how adaptogens work.

There are over 2 dozen species of andrographis, and only a some have useful medicinal properties. I have a longer version of this article listing more benefits. You can get it if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com Andrographis is sold in dietary supplements nationwide and online.

It comes in various forms. Again, I must ask you to refer to your practitioner to see if it’s right for you.

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First, make sure that when there are any inspections or appraisals scheduled that the new home is vacated. It is acceptable to request that the current owners leave the home during the inspection to avoid person to person contact. Wearing gloves and a mask during the inspection is not unreasonable to protect yourself, your professionals and the seller.

Second, as you complete attorney review and agreed on final contract terms you should discuss with your attorney immediately ordering a title search and survey. Many companies are closed, on restricted hours, or back logged. It is best to order these documents early to get this documents that are essential for closing to avoid later delay.

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Registration for both is ongoing at the Ocean County Library website. Log selections and mark progress through the free Beanstack Tracker, available for iOS and Android, and compatible with Alexa devices. One Beanstack account can cover all family members.

The Cabin Fever Challenge is open to all ages. To be eligible for prizes, entrants read,

or listen to, three books, and complete five activities that can be found in the library’s online resources.

The Teen Reads Challenge entails one book each month, through December 31.

Entrants are eligible for monthly prizes, and also for grand prize giveaways at the end of 2020.

The OCL website contains the Young Adult suggested reading list, and eBooks and audiobooks downloadable through Hoopla, OverDrive, and RBDigital.

While you’re logging the books you’ve read, you can also offer your assessments of them in quick reviews.

Find out about both Reading Challenges at theoceancountylibrary.org/beanstack.

Berkeley Animal Control BERKELEY – The Animal Control Office now covers not only Berkeley Township, but Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Seaside Park and the Borough South Toms River. Strays are picked up and brought to the Ocean County Animal

Shelter in Manahawkin, 327 Hay Road. The phone number there is 609-978-0127.

Animal Control Officer Diane Ferrante can be reached at 732-797-1413 or berkeleyanimalcontrol@comcast.net.

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Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew.

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Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale.

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(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (20) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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P/T Weekdays Experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician - for Lakewood Printer Distributor/ Mfr. 732-966-1817.

(17) Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must.

Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011.

(13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train.

Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307.

(13) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend.

Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www. thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Clerk’s Office Ready For July Primary

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Republican and Democratic primaries in the state will be held on Tuesday, July 7 due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is prepared for the new date which Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order earlier this month to establish. This year’s primary includes voting for each party’s choice for president.

The governor’s order also shifted the deadlines for registering to vote and the cut-off date for applying for a vote-by-mail ballot, according to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella.

Colabella said, “residents may register to vote up to June 16 if they want to cast a primary ballot. The new deadline to submit a vote-by-mail ballot application through the mail is June 30.

He added that the application must be received by June 30 in order to mail the ballot back to the voter.

Applications for both voter registration and vote-by-mail ballots can be downloaded via links on the Ocean Clerk’s website oceancountyclerk.com. The clerk’s site and Facebook page has information on candidates and other information regarding the primaries, Colabella said.

In order to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, voters must already be a declared voter in either party or an undeclared voter who chooses a party when fi rst casting a primary ballot.

Registered Republicans and Democrats wishing to change their party affiliation prior to the 2020 primaries must do so by May 13 with the Ocean County Board of Elections.

Party members will choose their candidates for November election for President, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives along with county and municipal offices.

Independent candidates wishing to run for municipal or county office have until

July 7, to submit their completed petitions to the county clerk’s office.

As a means to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, candidates can now obtain signatures electronically on a nominating petition.

The County Clerk said these are only supplemental signature pages. A candidate/designee will still need to complete all of the required documents (i.e. Oath of Allegiance, Certificate of Acceptance, etc.) All of the statutory requirements will remain the same.

Instructions for using the Single Signature Electronic Forms and the forms are available on the NJ Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections/index. shtml.

Independent candidates for president and congress file their petitions directly with the state Division of Elections.

Colabella said, while Ocean County has closed its public buildings to the public, his office continues to prepare for the upcoming primary.

In an effort to maintain social distancing, Colabella recently llive-streamed the statutory-required drawing of ballot positions for the primaries on the clerk’s Facebook page, facebook.com/oceancountyclerk.

“The April 9 drawing is posted for anyone who would like to see it,” Colabella said.

Along with the information online, residents can also speak to an official at the clerk’s election office by calling 732929-2153.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn, liaison to the county clerk’s office, thanked Colabella and his staff for having so many services available to the public despite the ongoing Coronavirus emergency.

“The public can rest assured that during these difficult times Ocean County government continues to function while we take all the necessary precautions to protect the public and our employees,” Quinn said.

Bank Foundation Awards Grants To Community Groups

TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded seven rapid response grants totaling $115,000 to community partners providing emergency food relief during the pandemic. Grants were awarded to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Fulfill, Family Food Relief of New Jersey, Jewish Family Services Atlantic County, Lunch Break, Salvation Army of

Atlantic City and The Food Bank of South Jersey.

“OceanFirst Foundation is pleased to award Rapid Response Grants to our trusted Food Bank partners to alleviate the food insecurity being experience by our neighbors in need during this pandemic,” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help.

However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly.

“You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch.

You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist.

Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient.

They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues.

They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet.

Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans.

(Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time.

Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 2 - MAY 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Key relationships can take a turn for the better if you keep your promises. Because you are excited to make dynamic changes, you might cause someone to question your loyalty. Focus on being committed in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan on spending blissful moments of togetherness with someone who puts the “R� in romance. Your imaginative ideas might be useful in a work environment as this week progresses, although they may not bring personal benefits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now is an excellent time to really think out any plans you make.

You could be tempted to act on emotional impulses rather than logical deductions. Your charm and attractiveness are likely at a peak in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may become involved in a partner’s new interests. Although you may have found it more diďŹƒcult to communicate with each other lately, the two of you can work together quite well later this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Any desire you may have for recognition could be fulfilled as the upcoming week unfolds. Try to visualize achieving what you want. You may be more enthused than usual about appearing in public and attaining career success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This might be a day when you must simplify what you have to say to get a complicated concept across. You may have a chance to buy a beautiful item that you’ve long dreamed of owning in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put inspirations into action. The people in your life can spark your imagination and help you find practical applications for your ideas. Enjoy a heightened sense of peace and understanding with loved ones this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone could share romantic ideals or inspiring thoughts with you, but they won’t undermine practical considerations. Don’t hesitate to accept invitations or pursue the love interest of your dreams in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your partner’s cheerful encouragement or a friend’s support can build a welcoming environment, making it easier to succeed at any project. As this week unfolds, some financial pressures should be relieved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have a deep interest in a creative or personal project that interferes with a family outing or other commitment. Avoid confrontations just to have your own way. Be willing to compromise in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put some more effort into your appearance. People prefer to deal with those who appear prosperous and successful.

Make yourself extra attractive and appealing in the week ahead and you should be able to add to your success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your high ideals might be compared to the giant waves of the ocean. You may continuously focus your efforts on achieving perfect tranquility this week, and friends will help. Buying more stuff may not bring satisfaction.

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