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Little Egg Harbor Mayor Seeks To Become Next Commissioner

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A few weeks ago Gerry P. Little announced that 2021 would be his last year, and that he would not run for re-election.

That sparked immediate speculation about who would run in his place in this year’s primary and subsequent fall election.

Four-term Little Egg Harbor Township Committeewoman and recent mayor, Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea announced her candidacy for the spot. She hopes to fill the open seat created when Little retires from it at the end of

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−Photo courtesy Timothy Cunningham, Stafford Police Telecommunicator Frank Ciraulo works the dispatch center at Stafford Police.

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – The Barnegat Police Department announced they will be using the Stafford Township Police Department for their police dispatch services.

According to a statement released on January 1

by Chief Keith A. Germain of the Barnegat Police Department, the Barnegat Township Committee had passed a resolution to come into a shared

services agreement with Stafford Township to use their police dispatch services.

Since 2016, the Barnegat Police Department has had a shared services agreement with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Using the County’s dispatch services was a result of the unsustainable costs the Department was facing by having (Dispatch - See Page 12)

Abandoned Dog Ginger Is Now Up For Adoption

−Photo courtesy The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter

By Alyssa Riccardi FORKED RIVER – The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter have announced that the dog Ginger, who was found about two weeks ago, is now available for adoption.

At the end of Decem-

ber 2020, Associated Humane Societies/ Popcorn Park Shelter released a statement about an abandoned dog found in the woods in Barnegat. The young female Siberian husky mix, now named Ginger, was found left in a

crate in a wooded area near a gun club. After a member of the club found the pup with no one around, the Barnegat Police Department and the Humane Law Enforcement Officer for Barnegat were (Ginger - See Page 12)

the year.

Crea fi rst served on the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee from 2002 to 2007. During her last two years she served as mayor. She was re-elected in 2017, serving as mayor in 2019 and 2020.

She is the Little Egg Harbor Republican Municipal Chairwoman and has served on County Committee since 1996.

Crea retired in 1994 as a Senior Executive with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, where she managed a staff of hundreds of employees, and (Mayor - See Page 4)

Deborah Heart And Lung Center Workers Get Second Dose Of Vaccine

By Alyssa Riccardi BROWNS MILLS – The Deborah Heart and Lung Center announced that they have administered the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to its staff members, who previously received the first dose 21 days ago.

“This is an exciting milestone,” said Joseph Chirichella, Deborah President and CEO. “Knowing we have staff that are fully vaccinated will bring peace of mind to patients, those employees and their families, and offers hope to all of us that we are on the path to eradicate the virus.”

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Crea said she decided to run for the position to keep the 5-0 GOP majority on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and to stand with her colleagues to fight back against Governor Phil Murphy’s “radical, far-left agenda,” just like they have on Township Committee in Little Egg Harbor.

“We run conservative government in Little Egg Harbor and we’re proud of it,” Crea said. She said the township has passed resolutions in 2020 and 2019 to make Little Egg Harbor a ‘sanctuary’ for the 2nd Amendment and legal gun owners, “while also declaring we will never be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants.”

Crea said this “was our way of sending

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Continued From Page 1 The NJ State Department of Health had chosen Deborah to obtain the Pfizer vaccine since the Center has ultra-cold freezer storage.

This allowed Deborah to be the first hospital in Burlington County to offer the vaccine.

“We had a bit of a learning curve working with this new vaccine and its different

a message to Trenton about our conservative values here in Ocean County.” She added that she admires the willingness of the current County Commissioners to weigh in on important state and national issues.

The candidate said she was also proud of her local record of delivering results and safeguarding the special quality of life in her hometown. Crea also pledged to work hand-in-hand with the county’s small businesses to rebuild and recover from the pandemic lockdown orders, while keeping county residents healthy and safe.

“We’ve secured more than $1.25 million in grants to hold down taxes, we’ve battled the opioid epidemic, we completed Veterans Park and enhanced Little Treasures Park, started a town wide dredging project, expanded community events for families,

children, and seniors, and continue to restore our beaches to make Little Egg Harbor a destination for all residents,” Crea added.

She is a step-mother of two with six grandchildren and is recently widowed from her husband Richard. “My late husband always encouraged my public service and my family could not be more energized by my decision to run and serve.”

Crea is also a member of the Ocean County Republican Federation of Women, a parishioner at Saint Theresa’s, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 493, and a Trustee of the Great Bay Regional Volunteer EMS along with other civic and charitable pursuits.

She added her thanks to Little saying, “he has earned his retirement and his legacy will endure. I wish him and his family a healthy, enjoyable, and long retirement.”

She acknowledged that Little who was chosen as this year’s Deputy Director of the Ocean County Commissioners during the board’s recent reorganization meeting, had served “as a United States Marine, our state during his time as Chief of Staff in the legislature, our county as a Freeholder, and his community in local office in Surf City.”

County Republican Chairman Frank Holman said that four or five have expressed interest, but they won’t know who the serious candidates are until January 16, the deadline to send resumes. The screening committee will interview candidates on February 6.

Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione, former Brick Councilman Michael Thulen Sr., and Manchester Planning Board member Rory Wells are the only other candidates who have made an announcement to this newspaper.

storage and use requirements,” said Deb Sadowski, RPh, Deborah’s Director of Pharmacy Services. “But we now have a good system in place for vaccine administration, including staggering doses to build in a cushion if there are side effects. With over 600 employees vaccinated, there have been no significant side effects, primarily only soreness at the injection site. Our vaccine clinics have been running quickly

and efficiently.”

“Like other institutions throughout the country who are administering the vaccine, we also have to do a fair amount of education to overcome fears about getting the shot,” Sadowski added. “I am proud of my team who are doing a great job of quelling vaccine hesitancy among our staff. This is the same messaging that we will be bringing to the community as New Jersey expands

availability to the next tier of recipients.”

“I am very impressed with the staff at the Center managing through the pandemic,” Chirichella said. “They consistently use their training and experience to fi nd the resources and ingenuity to solve every new challenge we are presented. Their rapid deployment of the vaccine will hopefully help to get us to a COVID-free state as a reward for their commitments.”

National Honor Society Distributes Food Baskets

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Helm Chapter of the Nation Honor Society delivered 65 complete holiday dinners to local families on December 22. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Manahawkin Lowe’s, the Family and Consumer Science classes, students, staff, and a generous donation from an anonymous donor.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Each Side Must Admit When There Is Wrongdoing Guys, please take a minute to really think about this. Please try to stop thinking of your “side” like it’s a sports team or something. The BIGGEST issue is that most people have a really hard time ad mit ting when somebody on their side does something wrong.

And this goes for every side, every group.

When a peaceful protest gets out of hand and becomes a violent riot with looting and burning, or when a rally/march turns into a terror attack on our Capitol, can’t you just condemn the people that did something wrong instead of blaming it on someone else? Why is that so hard? Do you really think there are NO bad people who might share some of the same opinions as you? You think that everyone who supports your candidate or your party is incapable of doing ANYTHING wrong?

That’s insane. Even if it was someone I love in my own family, I can admit if they did something wrong, dangerous, or illegal. Even if I can understand why they did it, it can still be wrong!

Isn’t it possible to think that the fires and looting over the summer were BAD, and the storming of the Capitol was also BAD? Does one event really justify the other?

Even if you understand why someone does something, please please try to be able to admit when something is wrong.

Most police officers are amazing, brave, heroic, good people. But sometimes some of them do things that are wrong.

Why is that hard to admit?

There were many many Trump supporters who didn’t expect for things to

go the way they did, and there were many many Trump supporters who planned to commit destruction and violence.

As soon as any of them entered the Capitol, they were WRONG and breaking the law. Stop trying to downplay that.

There were many many peaceful BLM protestors who were there for the right reasons, and there were many many who broke the law and hurt people, and destroyed businesses. The people who destroyed things and hurt people and businesses were WRONG. Were there some people in both crowds that were just trouble makers and just wanted to cause destruction even though they were from a different “team?” Sure that’s possible, but you can’t blame every little thing on antifa or whatever other group just because you don’t want to think that someone on your “side” could possibly do something wrong.

I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone the way that everyone wants to find a way to justify every little thing just because they don’t want anything to change their opinion about anything. It breaks my heart that anger and hate toward the other side has become the norm in almost every conversation I see.

Most people in this world are still loving and kind, and just want to make things work so we can all live peacefully. If everyone could just admit when someone does something wrong instead of trying to blame, justify, or deflect, we could actually make some positive changes.

Sammy Parkinson Beachwood

A Message About Capitol Attack From GOP Leader As your Ocean County Republican Chairman, please know I share in your grief over (January 6’s) terrible events. Please let us pray for those who were killed or injured. We stand with all Americans in condemning the violent actions that took place.

As we recover from our depression of this week, let us rededicate ourselves to improving our country. Let’s work hard to elect leaders who can unite us. Let’s look to God for guidance. Let us dust off our Abraham Lincoln biography. He led us through our country’s darkest time.

Let us work hard at restoring issues-oriented conversations with our families and friends without animus.

Let us discourage personality-based arguments. We have the greatest Democracy on earth. We must be able to talk about issues and cast educated votes.

Hang in there! We will get through this!

On another note, please know that the Ocean County contingent who traveled to Washington protested peacefully and returned home safely without incident.

Frank B. Holman, III Ocean County Republican Club Chairman

Trump’s Treason It’s been five days and my heart is still broken. It’s been five days since Trump committed a treasonous act in inciting his insurrectionists.

What is it about this being that nothing seems to stick to him? We The People must insist that action be taken – either Pence invokes the 25th Amendment or the House impeaches him again.

I’ve not written a Letter To The Editor in a long time, mainly because I’ve been busy working hard to elect good, decent, honest and transparent people to various positions in government, whether it be local, state or federal offices. I feel I must make a statement now though. For the last four years, we have not been able to have a civilized and/or intelligent discussion with people on the other side of the aisle – it always ended up in a shouting match. Every time we tried to speak to an issue and listen to the other side, the response from his supporters were sound bites from Fox News - no real substance related to the issue being discussed. They could never come up with a substantive argument to support their claim.

Well, it’s time that we all speak out to our family, friends and neighbors who still support him as the President. It’s time that he is held accountable for his actions.

It’s time we recognize that all this anger and hate leads back to racism and greed.

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It’s time we realize that some factions of his followers want another Civil War. We must take our country back.

Our country must always come first before politics.

Speak up and out for our democracy!

Stay safe and healthy and here’s to a “saner” and stable 2021!

Marianne P. Clemente Barnegat

1st Amendment Doesn’t Control Social Media Just a thought about all this First Amendment talk: I’ve been thinking about our banned caller lists on various talk and sports radio stations I’ve worked at. Those who regularly abused their call-in privileges on a privately owned radio station got added to a ban list. Hated to do that, but in all cases we felt it necessary.

The owners of any privately owned platform (radio stations, websites, social media) can choose whatever they want to put on or keep off. (In music radio we choose the music that is right for demographic appeal and contributes to our business model.)

If the caller or poster contributes to the company’s business model - that’s welcome content. But if it detracts or is irresponsible - companies absolutely can choose to keep it off. Yes, the First Amendment does not apply to privately owned platforms. (WIP’s Tom Bigby once told me “I’m not the program director, I’m the program protector.”)

Eric Johnson Former Brand Manager NJ1015 Radio

Don’t Disrespect Others Over Opinions What a long week my head hurts!

I’m so hurt by what’s going on in our country right now. I understand completely with all the hate I get it. But at the end of the day our children are witnessing what is going

on and they should not see everyone at each other’s throats.

They shouldn’t see a president disrespected no matter what side you’re on. We definitely as a country - as a whole - are broken. We as a whole need to pick up the pieces and show our kids no hate only love and show respect to the higher power such as police elders our president. This all needs to stop.

I’ll tell you what, I’m not a fan of Biden but I will respect his position! All the adults out here battling each other over ugly politicals needs to stop. Please take a step back and think about our future!

20 years ago our parents and us growing up would never in million years be able to predict what happened in 2020. We all got a culture shock but this is our learning curve to create our future for our children.

Please think about the kids next time you want to bite someone’s head off or disrespect a person because of their opinions or skin color. Let’s make our country great again.

Melissa Schroeder Jackson

Trump Won’t Fight To Stay In Office People are wondering if Trump will fight to stay in office but here’s the thing: has Trump ever fought for anything in his life?

He was handed billions on a silver platter. He surrounds himself with yes men.

In trade deals, he let China have what they wanted. In nuclear deals, he let Iran have what they wanted. Russia put a hit on U.S. soldiers and he didn’t say a word.

He can’t even get through a 60 Minutes interview, and you think he’s going to grab onto the Resolute Desk and not let go?

Oh, he’ll complain online and any news program that will have him. I’m not saying he’ll go quietly. But he won’t really fight. He’s never fought for anything, certainly not us.

Dave Noro Stafford

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

Supporting New Laws Improving Protections For Residents Of Long-Term Care Facilities CAPITOL COMMENTS

in quality of care and services, workforce engagement and sustainability, and any other appropriate aspects of the long-term 9th Legislative District system of care in New Jersey as the task force elects Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to review.

A-4476: Establishes the TRENTON − In representing the interests Long-Term Care Emergency Operations of their constituents, Senator Christopher Center (LTCEOC) in the New Jersey Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Department of Health (DOH), which will Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove supported serve as the centralized command and and voted for bipartisan legislative initia- resource center for LTC facility response tives that have been enacted to increase efforts and communications during any protections for residents and staff of long- declared public health emergencies affecting or likely to affect one or more LTC term care facilities.

The following legislation has been signed facilities. The LTCEOC is to enhance and integrate with existing emergency into law: A-4481: Establishes the New Jersey Task response systems.

A-4547: Makes a one-time $62.3 million Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety, which will be tasked with devel- appropriation from the general fund to the oping recommendations to make changes Department of Human Services (DHS) to the long-term system of care to drive for a temporary 10 percent Medicaid rate improvements in person-centered care, increase for nursing homes for increased resident and staff safety, improvements certified nurse aide (CNA) wages and other

COVID costs including enhanced infection control measures, cleaning, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing or other staff wages.

S-2785: Provides for each long-term care facility in the State, as a condition of State licensure, to adopt and implement written policies, and have appropriate technology, staff, and other capabilities in place, to prevent the social isolation of facility residents at all times during operation. It will be required that the social isolation prevention policies adopted by each long-term care facility to authorize, and include specific protocols and procedures to enable, residents of the facility to engage in in-person contact, communications, and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents, family members, friends, and other external support systems, except when such in-person contact, communication, or activities are prohibited, restricted, or limited, as permitted by federal and State statute, rule, or regulation.

With regards to their support for the legislation listed above, the 9th District

delegation made the following remarks: “Without question, our state has an obligation to ensure that the residents of long-term care facilities are provided the highest level of care to maintain their quality of life, while also allowing for family members to play an active role in their lives.

“Accordingly, our delegation has supported and voted for several legislative initiatives that passed the Legislature with strong bipartisan support prior to being signed into law. These new laws will more effectively protect residents living in longterm care facilities as well as the dedicated professionals who care for them.

“We are confident that the Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety will allow the state to develop and implement more effective policies that build upon those newly established under law to the benefit our most vulnerable citizens.”

Assemblyman Rumpf serves on the Assembly Health Committee and Assemblywoman Gove serves on the Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee.

$9.2 Million To Repair Sandy Damages At Jersey Shore Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. − U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced a combined $9,218,987 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to support two Superstorm Sandy-related repair and mitigation projects in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

“This vital federal funding will help bring our state one step closer to full recovery

from Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the Jersey Shore over eight years ago,” said Sen. Menendez.

“It’s absolutely critical that we continue investing in resiliency and mitigation projects so that New Jersey’s families, businesses and communities are better prepared and can withstand future natural disasters.”

“More than eight years ago, communities along the Jersey Shore like Brick and Monmouth Beach suffered devastating impacts from Superstorm Sandy, which highlighted our state’s vulnerability and aging infrastructure,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal funding will help New Jersey communities continue critical projects that aim to strengthen and enhance resiliency in the face of future extreme weather events.”

Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority, located in Monmouth Beach, was awarded

$8,082,119.48 to repair the main pumping station that was damaged due to the storm’s high winds and heavy floods.

Brick Township was awarded $1,136,867.72 to make repairs at Trader’s Cove Marina.

The storm’s winds and 14-foot high waves

destroyed 21 docks at the marina and an electrical shed that housed the transformer and other electrical components. The grant represents the final installment of federal funding to complete all the repairs and mitigation work at the marina.

MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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

Manahawkin Elks Lodge Sends Christmas Stockings To Airmen

−Pictures courtesy Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 Pictured are the recipients and the stockings that were sent.

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 recently sent Christmas stockings to 30 personnel who would not be going home for the holidays that are stationed at the 13th Space Warning Squadron at Clear Air Force Station in Alaska.

26 people volunteered to create the stockings (four made two stockings). They shopped and packed the stockings with hand warmers, socks, neck gaters, puzzle books, candy,

nuts, cookies, and personal care items, like Chapstick, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items. Some decorated the stockings and bells were put on each one to close for shipping.

Pine Shores Announces New Art Class Schedule

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association continues the limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio, but new state and national virus constraints are directing some schedule changes to follow careful COVID-19 avoidance precautions.

In-person studio class sizes are limited to conform to safe social distancing. Virtual Zoom classes are live and include interaction with the nationally recognized instructors.

The January 6 to 27 classes in Drawing, Oils and Acrylics have been rescheduled to Spring.

Here is the up-to-date art class schedule for Pine Shores: January 20: 1 to 3 p.m. on Zoom: “Creative Exquisite Colors in Winter Watercolor” with Jan Guarino. $25.

January 29: 11 to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Pastel Demonstration” live with Jeri Greenberg. Free.

February 1, 8, 15, 22: 2 to 4 on Zoom: “Painting Beauty in Winter Neutrals in Watercolor” with Jan Guarino. Non-member $155; Member $125.

February 3, 10: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Gouache Beach Scenes” with Tom Rutledge. Non-member $105; Member $75.

February 13, 14: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Pastel Interiors and Still Life” with Jeri Greenberg. Non-member $125; Member $95.

February 17: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-per-

son at Pine Shores studio: “Watercolor Boats and Beaches” with Lisa Budd. Non-member $65; Member $45.

February 24, March 3: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Watercolor Crystals” with Mary Walker-Baptiste.

Non-member $95; Member $60.

March 4, 18, 25: 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Luminous Flowers in Watercolor” with Marie Natale. Non-member $165; Member $125.

March 10: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Exploring Seascapes in Oils” with Lisa Budd. Non-member $65; Member $45.

March 17, 24: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Painting Clouds in Watercolor” with Tom Rutledge.

Non-member $105; Member $75.

April 7, 14: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Drawing to Create Better Paintings” with Rose Sinatra.

Non-member $95; Member $60.

April 21, 28: 12 to 3 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Colors Express Meaning & Emotion” (working in a medium of your choice) with Andrea Sauchelli. Non-member $55; Member $35.

Registration for all Pine Shores programs, along with detailed class information and a material list, is found at pineshoresart association.org.

If there are questions, or to sign up by sending a check, contact PSAA Registrar Jeanne Easton at 609-488-5838.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Township Offers Free Rabies Clinic

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean is offering a free rabies clinic for residents on February 13.

If you would like to attend, you must make an appointment. A VPH-26 form must be filled out and returned prior to clinic to Michele depclerk@twpoceannj.gov or fax 609-693-9026. Upon receipt of form, the appointment will be scheduled.

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Help Make A Donation To Little Free Food Pantries

STAFFORD – Local Eagle Scout Parker Petty made it his goal for his scout project to help feed people in need in his community.

The Free Little Pantry was set up in four locations in town, thanks to Parker, some helpers and in conjunction with the Stafford Township Recreation Department. Unlike some food pantries that are in physical buildings, these pantries are boxes filled with food items.

They are located at four different locations throughout town: Bay Avenue Community Center Beach Avenue Park Heritage Park Ocean Acres Fire/EMS buildings These boxes are now open and accessible to the public all day, every day, all year long. Leave what you can, take what you need.

Not only can people take food if they need it, but they can also donate items as well.

The pantry boxes stock non-perishable food, canned goods and personal care items.

The recreation department is asking that people do not donate chemicals or sharp objects like razors. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Anyone who takes an item from the pantry is also encouraged to check the expiration date before eating anything just to be safe.

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Do not hesitate to stop by the food pantries, all they ask is that you take only what your family needs that day.

Residents can also donate by dropping of non-perishable food items directly to the boxes or drop off donations at the Bay Ave Community Center located at 775 East Bay Avenue. Be sure to check expiration dates before donating.

Contact 609-597-1000 ext. 8583 for assistance, more information or to volunteer.

Become A Volunteer Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – St. Francis Counseling Services is now taking applications for the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) Training Program. The virtual trainings are held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening from February 9 through May 18. Join the team of forensic nurses, advocates and law enforcement!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate?

Advocacy is based on the principle that the individual is the best person to make decisions in their life. Once trained, you will be on call to provide crisis intervention, educational information and resources to survivors of sexual violence. All potential

advocates encouraged to apply. Bilingual advocates are needed.

The no cost 40-hour training will certify you to advocate for people who have experienced sexual violence. The training infuses principles of anti-oppression and multiculturalism in every step. Advocates will gain a strong understanding on how racism, oppression and inequality intersect with sexual violence, which will help them best serve every survivor they interact with in their role.

To apply and schedule an interview, contact Delaney Cronin at 609-494-1554 or email: dcronin@stfrancislbi.org.

Applications can be found online at stfrancis centerlbi.org.

Volunteer Meet Up

STAFFORD – Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. volunteers can meet up at the Stafford Community Garden at Lake Manahawkin for weeding, pruning, planting and harvest-

ing. Everyone is welcome to join. All ages welcome. If you can’t make Wednesday, feel free to reach out vis Facebook and ask about ways you can help.

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The students’ books were written and illustrated around an or nament they were given and then they created a tale

around the ornament. Students worked for three weeks on the books drafting their stories, laying out the books, and creating covers.

This was a great way for them to give back to the community and warm the hearts of some people that may not be able to see loved ones during the pandemic.

Local EMS Announces Opens Positions

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services would like to announce the opening of their application for membership to any interested candidate.

They are looking for any individual, age 16 or above, interested in making a difference in their community. Join the team for a rewarding experience in a fast-paced setting, delivering high quality pre-hospital care to

the residents of Stafford Township.

The organization is a 100 percent volunteer first aid squad, providing all training for free to interested candidates. Types of training include but are not limited to CPR, ICS 100&700, EMT, CEVO, and much more.

Any interested candidate should complete an application at Squad38.com no later than January 31.

Borough Announces Sale Of Buggy Permits

SHIP BOTTOM – The Borough of Ship Bottom has announced that their 2021 Beach Buggy Permits are now for sale at their Borough Hall.

Residents must provide a driver license,

auto insurance card, and vehicle registration. The cost is $50.

Borough offices are still only open to the public between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Dispatch:

Continued From Page 1 in-house dispatch. After considering all their options to resolve the cost issues, the best solution was to use the County’s services.

“Sheriff (Michael) Mastronardy stepped up in the PD’s hour of need and created a shared services solution that represented a significant cost savings for the Township,” Chief Germain said. “That 2016 Township Committee made the best decision for the Township based on the recommendation presented to them by the police department at that time.”

After five years of using the County’s services, the Department received much feedback from the community and their officers on how they miss local dispatch and its benefits. With this in mind, Barnegat Township created an agreement with Stafford Township to share their police dispatch services.

“The advantage of having local dispatch is having more intimate knowledge of the local landscape and geography, the issues that are specific to our community,” Chief Germain explained. “So Stafford being a neighboring agency, who we work with often, it just makes

sense for us to bring it closer to home.”

According to Chief Germain, this transition will have no impact on response time. 9-1-1 calls are always routed to the county 9-1-1 center. The change is when people call for non-emergency issues, those calls will now be answered by Stafford. The people dispatching calls whether they are 9-1-1 calls are not will now be Stafford.

“Local dispatch costs us more than double than what the Sheriff’s dispatch costs, it’s a significant difference,” Chief Germain said.

“So having Stafford’s services, it’s the benefits of in-house without having the cost of in-house services.”

Chief Germain further explained how having a local dispatch team will go hand in hand with their community policing initiative.

“The whole neighborhood policing initiative is focused on microlocal, hyperlocal issues and the closer we can bring dispatch to home, the smaller the geographic area, the smaller number of people we’re trying to serve, the more intimate communication we can have with that service population,” Chief Germain said.

Over at the Stafford Police Department, they’re making adjustments to prepare for

this new transition.

“The first thing we will be doing is expanding our communications center,” Captain James Vaughn of the Stafford Township Police Department said. “Currently, our communication center houses three dispatch consoles with the ability to have three dispatchers working in the room at any given time and what we’re doing is doubling that.

So, we are going to put in three additional dispatch, which gives us the ability to have six dispatchers working. Which of course will help us with the extra workload of taking on Barnegat police.”

Timothy Cunningham, the Lead Public Safety Telecommunicator at the Stafford Police Department, expressed how both Stafford and Barnegat residents will benefit from this change.

“It’s definitely going to benefit our residents and Barnegat’s residents as well. When we’re able to bring together the resources of not one but two police departments we’re able to bring on new technology, new ideas, new policies and new procedures which are only going to help us respond to calls quicker and service the residents of both towns to a much higher degree.” Cunningham stated.

Captain Vaughn said he’s excited for this new experience for both Stafford Township and Barnegat.

“So far everything has been good. The upgrades we’ve made and some of the things we’ve done in dispatch, everything is going smoothly,” said Captain Vaughn. “I’ve been in Stafford now for 25 years and I got to say I’m really excited about this transition. I think it’s a great move.”

Ginger:

Continued From Page 1 immediately alerted of the incident.

AHS’s ACO Maria Cymanski was then dispatched to the scene and brought Ginger back to the Associated Humane Societies facility.

The AHS Popcorn Park Shelter was offering a $1,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for abandoning the dog. Although AHS can not comment on Ginger’s case at this time, the incident is still under investigation as the individual who abandoned the dog has yet to be found.

On January 11, the AHS Popcorn Park Shelter wrote an update on Facebook about Ginger and announced that she is now available for adoption.

“Ginger is full of energy and is definitely not the couch potato type. She will need a home with a secure, fenced yard where she can run and play,” AHS wrote in their statement. “Although Ginger doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, she has not had much training and is a little rough when she plays. She’ll need a home with no kids due to this, and also no cats and larger dogs only. Ginger is playful, fun-loving, and incredibly friendly. She considers you her best friend the moment she meets you and she never met anyone she didn’t like.”

The AHS Popcorn Park Shelter is asking if you can offer Ginger a safe and stable home, call 609-693-1900 or email office@ ahsppz.org to meet Ginger.

Surf City Police Department Now Accepting Applications

SURF CITY – It’s that time of year again.

The Surf City Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Class 1 Special Officer for the summer 2021 season.

Applications can be found online at surfcitypdnj.org under the Downloads Section, or hard copies can be picked up in person at Borough Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.

The deadline to return completed applications is January 22 by 4 p.m. Applicants should thoroughly read through the application and complete it in its entirety before returning it. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions or to request additional information, call their non-emergency line at 609-494-8121 and ask to speak with an officer.

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They Love You, But Your Hearing Loss Affects Them, Too

If you have hearing difficulties, you’re not experiencing them alone. Hearing loss is a family affair, which adds to the importance of addressing it early. Learn how your hearing loss may be affecting the person closest to you — and what you can do.

Has your beloved asked you one, two, or a ton of times to turn the TV down?

It’s not uncommon for loved ones to have to deal with louder volumes when a significant other has hearing loss. In fact, it’s one of the potential signs of hearing problems.

What’s more, untreated hearing loss may mean your sweetheart has to: Speak at higher-than-normal volumes to help you follow the discussion Repeat themselves often, which can feel frustrating and tiring Serve as a constant go-between to explain what others are saying Partners of those with hearing loss have also reported stress, isolation, and other challenges, according to research. *Plus, poor hearing can lead to miscommunication or the perception that the other person isn’t listening or engaged. It can all add up to a strain on the relationship.

The good news? Adults treated for hearing loss report significant improvement in relationships — and so do the people who love them. *Here are some steps

you can take: If loved ones are complaining about your TV volume, schedule a hearing exam.

Already have hearing aids? Wear them regularly and practice good maintenance.

Explore your hearing aids’ streaming capabilities, sending customized audio directly to your ears — without changing the volume for everybody else.

Speak honestly about how hearing loss affects both of you — and how you can support each other.

Hearing plays a big role in relationships, so don’t wait. Schedule a consultation with our caring team at Garden State Hearing today! We hear you and are here for you.

We can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www.Gardenstatehearing.com. *Sage Journals | Trends in Hearing. A Data-Driven Synthesis of Research Evidence for Domains of Hearing Loss, as Reported by Adults With Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/ abs/10.1177/2331216517734088. Accessed Nov. 9, 2020. **National Council on Aging. The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss in Older Persons. https://www.ncoa. org/resources/the-consequences-of-untreated-hearing-loss-in-older-adults/.

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Mental Health Association Announces Virtual Groups

OCEAN COUTY – The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peer-run group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, selfcare tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom App at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099.

Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativity Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expression and a means to

enhance positive mood and emotions. No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099.

Online or Call-in Depression Support Group: “Dealing with Depression” is a weekly support group for those who have dealt with depression and those living with depression; peers provide support, strategies and understanding. Meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays via the Zoom App at zoom./us/join with meeting ID 989 0902 6160 or by call-in 929-205-6099.

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

5 Effective Tips To Lose Weight

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The fastest way to lose weight is to exercise more. This is by far the healthiest way to tone up and shrink your waistline. The problem is that some of you cannot work out, or your gym is closed, or you don’t feel well enough to due to some health issue, or injury.

So if you’re more sedentary than you used to be, and the pounds are piling up, then the next best thing is to eat smaller portions at each meal. Try cutting back on your portions by 10% each meal until you’re eating a healthy amount, and no longer over-eating.

Also, try closing your kitchen earlier (like at 7pm instead of 10pm).

Some kitchens including mine were open 24/7 and I’d find myself making almond butter and jelly sandwiches at 4am and going back to sleep. I’m embarrassed to even tell you that, but everyone knows that 2020 was a hard year, and stress eating was something we all did.

Increasing metabolic rate and burning fat will help you feel better in 2021.

Here are some ideas below, and also, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, suzycohen.com.

1. Peppermint Essential Oil. This is such an easy thing to do - just sniff peppermint (or even spearmint) essential oil every 2 or 3 hours. Researchers have proven that certain scents will make your mouth water, and others actually suppress appetite.

2. Rooibos Tea. With dinner, you can

have a small cup of rooibos tea (hot or cold). This is naturally un-caffeinated, and the herb contains “Aspalathus” which reduces cortisol. Cortisol is what leads to belly fat.

3. Green tea. So easy you can drink this or take supplements. We know that catechins and caffeine serve to activate the sympathetic nervous system which makes you feel less hungry, burns fat and calories. Matcha tea has a much stronger benefit because it is not an infusion of the tea leaves like green tea... it is the actual tea leaves themselves that are crushed to make the matcha!

4. Cinnamon. Cinnamon can support healthy blood sugar levels by acting like insulin. It shuttles blood sugar out of the blood, and puts into the cells where it belongs. So when they measure your blood sugar levels, there’s less sugar f loating around in it. When your blood sugar is more balanced, you crave fewer foods.

5. Hang a Picture. Hang a picture of yourself at your desired weight (maybe it was 3 years ago, maybe 30 years ago). Put it on the fridge or cabinet door. Every time you go to grab a snack, you’ll be reminded of your goal.

This might not work every time, but if it stops you from snacking 2 out of 5 times each day, times 30 days, that means you will have dramatically reduced snacking each month! It may sound silly, but I think it’s a great little trick to try and one that will help you keep your eye on the prize.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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MNHS Junior Creates Scheduling App to Help with Remote Learning

MANALAPAN – Seth Shoneman, a junior in the Science and Engineering Magnet Program at Manalapan High School, recognized that in the new world of remote learning schedules can get a bit confusing.

Thinking about how to assist with this issue, Seth created Planmee, a web app that helps both students and teachers stay on schedule while learning/teaching remotely

or in the school building. Planmee allows users to enter the task they need to work on and set exact times to start and end that task. The app also sets reminder alerts so that while teaching remotely, teachers won’t go over the bell time.

Some teachers at Manalapan quickly saw the helpfulness of Seth’s tool and have started using the technology.

Habitat For Humanity Announces Live Cooking Class

OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef, Ralph Colasurdo from Mulberry Street! Together, they will create a meal that appeals to every palate and pair it with wine for the occasion.

Registrants will be entered to win a $100 certificate to Mulberry Street and will be announced at the end of the event.

The event will take place on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $30 and you must register for the event at nohfh.com/food-love-home-fundraiser.

A follow-up email will be sent to you two weeks before the event with a detailed ingredient and equipment list and zoom link.

For more information, contact Cristina at programservices@nohf h.com.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Deadline Extended

NEW JERSEY – The deadline to file for the New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) has been extended to February 1.

For more information, visit the NJ Division of Taxation Website or call the Tax Collector’s Office at 732-262-1021.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law.

Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member.

(N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact the statute specifically

states that “the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter Michael J. Deem, Esq. shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent...”

Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact, the Act states that “if any person so entitled... were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court....” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) 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 LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (8) 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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Items For Sale H.O. Trains - 3x6 board, prewired, 2 engines, (8) cars, round house, (8) switches, folding table, $135.

Bumper pool table and all accessories, cues, etc. Antiques, coins and paper money. John Z. 609-698-4759. (5)

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(1) Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required.

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(51) Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) P/T 1st Class Machinist - w/Tools needed weekdays in Lakewood for small Lathe/Bridgeport work. 732-

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Winter Adult Exercise Classes Announced

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced the following Winter Adult Exercise Classes: Exercise with Ease: This Exercise Program uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, maintain range of motion and muscular strength. The gentle workout also helps to increase overall stamina. Participants may perform the exercises while seated in a chair. A perfect class for people suffering with arthritis.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River.

Date: All classes are on Mondays and Fridays.

Session 2: February 1 through February 26

(no class 2/15).

Time: 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

Tai Chi with a Yoga Twist: This program improves the quality of life for people with joint pain without any knowledge of Tai Chi. This ancient practice combines agile steps, joint safe exercise and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing and relaxation in ways that help you feel better. In this class you will learn warm up and cool down exercises and six basic movements along with some meditation.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River.

Date: All classes are on Mondays and Fridays.

Session 2: February 1 through February 26 (no class 2/15).

Time: 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

Walk N’ Workout: Calling all energetic adults…this class is just what you’re looking for. It is easy, fun and the perfect exercise workout for adults. You can also meet new workout buddies. Using high energy and low impact exercises, you will enjoy this total body experience. In this class, you will get range of motion, strength, flexibility and endurance along with some mind and body exercises. The

instructor will provide all equipment needed to get that total body workout. Exercise can be completed standing or seated. Complete your day with a short walk on the beautiful trails of Cattus Island County Park.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Classroom, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River.

Date: All classes are on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Session 2: February 2 through February 26.

Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

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FUN & GAMES

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Red Hat Society lunch 37 Bond and Bourne 38 *Snoopy’s specialist?

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Police: Couple Shoplifted Over $4,000 In Items From Home Depot

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – Two individuals have been arrested and charged with shoplifting after allegedly stealing over $4,000 of merchandise from the Home Depot in Stafford Township.

On January 12, Stafford Township Police Department’s Detective Bureau responded to a call regarding a suspicious male and a suspicious female inside of the Home Depot. Detectives observed

surveillance video at the Home Depot and found the two suspects exiting the store pushing a cart with a large garbage can, and other items.

After approaching the individuals in the parking lot, it was discovered that they did not pay for any of the store merchandise.

The suspects were identified as Anthony Webb, 34, of Port Jarvis, New York and Kerry Connors, 26, of Middletown,

New York. Webb was swiftly detained but Connors attempted to flee the area on foot. However, she was quickly detained

by Patrolman Karl Eiker.

After investigating the incident, it was revealed that while in the store both suspects hid $4,600 worth of store merchandise underneath the garbage can.

A search warrant was later executed on the suspect’s vehicle by detectives where they discovered additional stolen prop-

erty from a previous shoplifting incident that happened on January 9 at a Home Depot located in Newton, New Jersey.

Both Webb and Connors were charged with Shoplifting, Conspiracy to Commit Shoplifting and Receiving Stolen Property. They were released pending a future court appearance in Ocean County Superior Court with a date yet to be set.

Charges are merely accusations unless proven in a court of law.

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By: Paul Eberle, MS, PT, Whiting Physical Therapist

he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body.

It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord.

The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited.

Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to

limit the possibility of symptom recurrence.

The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain.

The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities.

The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the

piriformis muscle. In 10 to 15% of individuals however, it is believed the nerve runs directly through the muscle.

These individuals may be at an increased risk of piriformis syndrome. Patients with piriformis syndrome usually feel worse in seated positions, as increased pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This is often exacerbated in individuals who sit on their wallet. Common causes are overexercising and prolonged sitting and it appears to be more common in women.

Buttock and sciatic pain resulting from piriformis syndrome respond well to physical therapy when properly diagnosed and treated. Physical therapy treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the hip joint and spine followed by specific manual therapy techniques performed by an experienced therapist.

The goal of physical therapy treatment is to allow the piriformis muscle to relax and lengthen, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Modalities including moist heat and ultrasound often assist in allowing the piriformis muscle to relax. Once pain levels are reduced, specific patient exercises and stretches can be taught, allowing patients to control and eliminate their sciatica.

PAUL EBERLE, MS, PT

Paul received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Boston University.

In 2001 Paul graduated first in his class from New York Medical College with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, earning the College’s Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy.

Paul received clinical training at the Helen Hayes Outpatient Day Hospital with a focus on mixed neurological diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics. Paul has worked fulltime in outpatient orthopedic and neurological settings since being licensed to practice physical therapy in 2001.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 16 - jan 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your promises and they could keep you safe from disagreements and disputes. In the first half of the week, you may encounter frustrations if you begin something new or lose your desire to make changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You often strive to please and get along with others. As the week unfolds, however, your peacemaking overtures may receive unpredictable responses.

Enjoy exploring and learning something new.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on being a friend rather than a foe in the week ahead. Just because you tell them the truth doesn’t mean that everyone will agree. You may be correct but could begin an argument by disagreeing with someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Some people may think you scatter your energies like buckshot. Find techniques to help you work smarter rather than harder and save yourself numerous steps. You and your partner may unite over a cause in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might believe in practicing what you preach and decide to support a worthy cause as the week unfolds.

Try to help out if a loved one is worn out or overwhelmed by his or her various obligations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Join forces with people who share your interests and hobbies. In the week to come, your wisdom could be highlighted when you engage in group discussions or work-related activities. Avoid disputes with a partner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The writing on

the wall may only be graffiti. Decide whether you should pay attention or clean it off and start anew. Your loyalty to someone might be tested in the week ahead when you hear things you don’t agree with.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The latest news or gossip might keep you on your toes.

Conflicting viewpoints might temporarily deter you from a business plan. Assimilate wisdom and sound guidance from a family member in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your true love might get a chance to show his or her true colors in the upcoming week. Don’t let minor misunderstandings interfere with the basic harmony within a relationship. Show off your smarts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capitalize on congeniality. Your friendly, outgoing ways can attract a bevy of new friends. Reevaluate your financial situation and find ways to cut costs rather than spending as if tomorrow may never arrive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Think about where you want to go. You could chart a path into the unknown and then discover what others may have always known. During the week ahead, you should listen to good advice from friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Being in the right implies that someone else must be wrong. Avoid engaging in cross words with a loved one during the initial part of the week.

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