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Kathy Hess, who chairs Potter’s Pantry, shows the visitors. Hess, who chairs the By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The pantr y, said that by cars lined up down the way of example, on street starting as early one day, they served as 2:15 even though the 83 families in two and event wouldn’t open a half hours. Of that, until 5 p.m. All of them there were 217 adults were there for Potter’s and 109 children. Pantry set up outside Every driver that pulls Cedar Creek Commu- up is asked how many people the food will nity Church. The inf lux of cars feed, she said. That’s shows just how much the only question they it’s needed. Kathryn are asked. They are
─Photo by Chris Lundy winter clothing that was donated or made for not required to show financial information. Well, that’s not the only question. There is enough variety in some items that they are asked what they wou ld l i ke. People drive by the tables and the volunteers offer them produce, baby supplies, or whatever other item they have at that spot. This way,
Hess said, visitors get what they know they will use instead of a box of well-meaning but generic items that might not be what they want or need. It’s kind of like shopping in that way. The pantry is drivethrough now, because of the pandemic. The volunteers stand out (Pantry - See Page 4)
Oyster Creek Receives Another Security Violation
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently issued another violation notice to Holtec Decommissioning International LLC (HDI) over security violations at Oyster Creek Generating Station. The NRC found that
a now-former security superintendent, who was also assigned armorer duties, deliberately failed to properly perform required annual material-condition inspections of response unit rifles and falsified related records. Once HDI completes certain corrective ac-
tions, the NRC will issue a civil penalty of $50,000 for the violations, which is a reduction from the base civil penalty of $150,000. “This agreement will result in a number of significant actions that can be expected to improve the security programs not only at
Oyster Creek but also at the other nuclear plants being decommissioned by HDI,” NRC Region I Deputy Administrator Raymond Lorson said. According to the NRC, the corrective actions are intended to address t wo v iolat ion s a nd related performance aspects found during
an NRC investigation at Oyster Creek that concluded on March 11, 2021. Corrective actions agreed to by HDI include making the corporate security director a standalone position; the use of exter nal exp e r t s t o c ond u c t (Security - See Page 6)
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Opioid Settlement Coming To Berkeley By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The township had joined a class action suit several years ago that is beginning to bring rewards. The lawsuit claimed certain pharmaceutical companies knew how addictive their drugs were. It also stated that they advertised that the drugs were a good treatment for ailments that they were not made for, and the companies pushed doctors to prescribe them. Police and medical experts have stated that the current crisis of addiction and overdoses stems in part from people who become addicted to painkillers and then need a stronger fix. According to the township, the distributors (McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen) are paying up to $21 billion over the course of 18 years, split between all the partners in the suit. (Opioid - See Page 4)
Local Chefs Share Plentiful Plates With The Hungry
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – The founder of a local non-profit that feeds the hungry smiled a bit as she described what led her to a change in careers later in life. Toni Connizzo Cieplensky, the CFC of Plentiful Plates of Ocean County, once ran medical offices. Her most recent gig in the field was in a plastic surgeon’s office. Many of the patients appeared to have unlimited resources for tummy tucks and all types of lifts to make themselves more glamorous. However, Cieplensky developed a love for the food industry that began long before she ever started classes as a medical (Hungry - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 in the cold every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and put items in people’s trunks. Donations come in from all over, such as His Mercies Ministries in Howell, Plentiful Plates in Toms River, and Fulfill. Several businesses donated as well, but this article won’t list them because it wouldn’t be fair if one or more is left out. They also get donations from local residents. While The Berkeley Times was there, someone dropped off $100 in gift certificates for
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Continued From Page 1 Manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and its parent company, Joh nson & Johnson, will pay up to $5 billion over no more than nine years. Going forward, the settlement also changes the way opioids can be marketed, sold, and distributed. Of the total settlement amount of $26 billion, approximately $22.7 billion will be doled out to states, counties and municipalities. These entities have to use this money “to remediate and abate the
Aldi’s. H&M Potter Elementary held an ice pop sale that brought in an amazing $539. That paid for $500 worth of meat that was steeply discounted by a butcher in Lacey. So people had chicken, ground beef, flounder and their choice of steak, brisket or ribs. The previous week, they were almost out of meat. So, between the miracle of getting all that meat and the bread donation every week, there’s an easy comparison to the parable of the loaves and fishes. “God shows up so big here,” Hess said. Desserts are given out for kids, and dogs get a biscuit, because everyone deserves
a treat. Certain items, if they don’t expire, are held until they have 100 of them. That way, every car gets one. No one wants to go through and be shortchanged because something ran out. The reason the line starts so early is so that people get the best choices. Hess said it was amazing that all this comes from a church that only has about 20 families in attendance on a Sunday. “This whole community is full of such caring people,” she said. How To Help Like any nonprofit, the most important
thing is dependable volunteers. Hess said you can stop by any Thursday. In the early morning, they work inside. They take a break and then at around 2:30 p.m., they set up the tables and sort the food. You can give as little or as much time as you are able. If you’d like to donate money, you can send a check to the Cedar Creek Community Church, 370 Nixon Avenue, Berkeley, care of Potter’s Pantry. Another way to help is to simply pray, Hess said, for the people to get what they need. For more information, email HessShore@ Verizon.net.
impacts of the opioid crisis.” This money is to be split between all the governmental entities that took part in the lawsuit. It is unknown at this time how much each town will get, or when this will happen. The settlement was reached in July of 2021 so the fact that towns are required to take the first step about half a year later indicates that this will not be a quick process, but it is already underway. A recent article from the Portland Press Herald reported that Maine will be getting $130 million over the course of 18 years. In August, Acting Attorney General
Andrew Bruck said New Jersey could get $600 million. The attorney general’s office said that the payout is being determined by an agreement among the states using a formula that measures the impact of the crisis on each state using figures such as the number of overdose deaths, the number of residents with substance use disorder, the quantity of opioids delivered, and the population of the state. The Berkeley Township Council passed a resolution at its most recent meeting to opt in to the settlement. “We’re pretty excited,” Mayor Carmen
Amato said, noting that Berkeley was one of the first local municipalities to join the lawsuit. “Ultimately, we won’t know how much we will receive,” he said. The money will go to the state and the state will distribute it. Township Attorney Lauren Staiger said that the money has to go toward specific things in town, as a result of losses from the drug epidemic. Amato said that it could go to the Municipal Alliance, DARE, or a police program. T he set tlement comes f rom civ il claims, not criminal.
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Continued From Page 1 assistant and moved to a management role. Cieplensky left a job as a restaurant server to change fields when she needed an extra salary that would help with her children’s college tuition. As Cieplensky thought back to her childhood days, she easily recalled the aroma and taste of home-cooked meals while she was surrounded by family members at weekly dinners. Grandma Assunta would often find room at the table for the occasional stray who would otherwise dine alone. Anyone growing up in an Italian home knows that pasta goes a long way when it comes to divvying up plates. Cieplensky admitted she didn’t know if her grandmother invited family outsiders to join them because they needed to see a friendly face – or because they were just out and out hungry. The bottom line is that ten-year-old Cieplensky recognized the value of acts of kindness. She now views it as a legacy she plans to pass on until the end of her life. And Cieplensky still marvels at people who have disposable income for what she views as superficial attempts to make their outsides take on different appearances. “The fact that people are spending thousands of dollars to look beautiful, while others are starving,” Cieplensky shared. “It just doesn’t work in my mind.” In Cieplensky’s opinion, nothing could be worse than the rumblings of stomachs from those suffering from food insecurity.
The Berkeley Times, February 5, 2022, Page 5 It’s what led the now 68-year-old senior to sign up for culinary school. After her daughters finished college, Cieplensky began work as a server in a Toms River restaurant franchise. She made some friends and also decided to volunteer at JBJ Soul Kitchen, a non-profit Community Restaurant run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. There, Cieplensky met people who shared a common attitude towards life. “I just did food prep in the back,” Cieplensky said. “When one of the chefs suggested I go to culinary school, I initially panicked. I hadn’t taken a test in 30 years and didn’t think I could make it through the program.” Obviously, the former medical assistant was mistaken. She earned her credentials as a chef and also took on volunteer work at Fulfill, the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Cieplensky already knew she had no interest in working in a restaurant. Instead, her aspirations targeted something entirely different. The kindness of her new friends reminded Cieplensky of how she grew up as a child in the Bronx. So, when a colleague named Josh invited Cieplensky to join him in a goodwill project in Lakewood, Cieplensky was all in. Although she hadn’t shared her goals, Cieplensky planned to use her chef training to feed the homeless. “Josh and I began feeding displaced folks all over Lakewood in 2017/2018,” shared Cieplensky. “This included the people from Tent City. In December 2017, we took it a step further and donated scarves, hats, gloves, and coats to the Big Brothers &
Sisters of Ocean County for their Annual Holiday Party.” At the onset, Cieplensky and her small crew prepared meals from their homes. Most of the money for the project came from personal funds. She remembered her prior experience in her children’s PTO and engaged in traditional fundraising efforts like bake sales to raise extra cash to find more money to feed the hungry. The organization formally came together as Plentiful Plates. They determined they’d outgrown the cooking from their own homes. During the pandemic, the non-profit became a major area provider of meals, including feeding those who never ever dreamed they would experience food insecurity. From January 2020 to recent months, Plentiful Plates doled out over 18,000 dishes. Meanwhile, the containers of food all display a variety of culinary deliciousness. Plentiful Plates ladens its meals with a protein, starch and vegetable. The end products easily resemble take-out dinners from local gourmet eateries. And, as the group expands further, partnerships with other organizations continue to grow. On Thursdays, those in need can pick up free meals and groceries from Potter’s Pantry in Bayville. Plentiful Plate’s expansion in the community includes food distribution and relationships with Point in Time, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition and Helping Hands Pantry of Ocean County College. All things considered, Plentiful Plates
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experienced its own frustration with a sense of homelessness. Cieplensky credits someone else who changed careers later in life as coming to the organization’s rescue. “We needed a real kitchen to work together that would be up to code,” explained Cieplensky. “Pastor Sue Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church provided us with the space we needed.” In another life, Jones worked as engineer for a major pharmaceutical company. She joked that God had a sense of humor in directing her to join the seminary. Jones said her childhood contributed to her desire to choose a different path. “I lost both my parents to alcoholism and had that whole dysfunctional home roller coaster ride,” Jones said. “I almost lost a younger brother to it, but he figured it out and he’s been clean and sober for fifteen years.” “I know the realities of some people’s lives,” continued Jones. “And I know that you can’t fix people, but you can offer people opportunities and you can meet their immediate needs. As Christians, that’s what we’re called to do.” Jones said that she was opposed to reinventing the wheel and immediately recognized that the people from Plentiful Pates already knew how to do the things her congregation wanted to do. The partnership just made sense. “I’m a problem solver by nature,” summed up Jones. “Partnering with these folks has just been a blessing.”
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Continued From Page 5 While feeding the hungry deals with one part of what Jones knows is an issue, she admitted she had ulterior motives as well. As a strong voice in the Toms River Housing Resource Center on Route 37, Jones wants homelessness addressed beyond the opportunities Code Blue offers when temperatures become frigid.
The Holy Cross Church pastor said that while she’s not looking to become just a feeding ministry, she’s happy she can meet the basic needs of people who are hungry. Chefs from Plentiful Plates work out of the church to make meals on Wednesdays. The Center opens on Mondays and Thursdays for those who stop in looking for food. Church members volunteer their time as well. Meanwhile, Cieplensky’s not the only
one donating her time to come up with plentiful plates. Among the others, is a chef who knows firsthand what it means to be homeless. Bonnie Hipple-Williams went to culinary school and also whips up delicious meals to feed the less fortunate. A former colleague of Cieplensky in the restaurant industry decided to offer her talents in another way. Cassie Simon set up the organization’s website and keeps it up to date. She also pitches in as far as labeling
containers in the distribution process. “I honestly think we couldn’t do this all without what I think of as our “Fabulous Five,” said Cieplensky. “Keith McCassrey volunteers as an executive chef, using skills he learned while serving in the United States Army. Michelle Lucas is another helper who made sure to get her food handler’s license to take on any task she can.” As it turns out, Plentiful Plates continues to attract attention. The organization provided meals to families placed in Seaside hotels last year. The manager from one contacted the non-profit once again for help. Cieplensky and her army of volunteers have already started the bombardment of food and other resources to the residents in need. While Cieplensky credits donations for the ability to step in, Plentiful Plates continues to coordinate the necessary assistance. “We consider ourselves part of a ministry,” Cieplensky said. “It’s all about helping others.” For more information about Plentiful Plates, visit plentifulplates.org.
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Continued From Page 1 independent assessments of security at Oyster Creek and other Holtec-owned decommissioning nuclear power plants; and the implementation of training and communications related to the issue. A copy of the confirmatory order will be made available in the NRC’s electronic documents system, ADAMS. The agency will also be issuing a Severity Level III Notice of Violation to the former superintendent. The NRC clarified that “these enforcement actions are separate and distinct from the NRC’s issuance of a $150,000 civil penalty to HDI issued on December 22, 2021, for other security-related violations at Oyster Creek. Holtec acquired Oyster Creek in 2019 and is carrying out the decommissioning of the plant. For the NRC to issue to fines is no small matter,” Janet Tauro, Clean Water Action NJ Board Chair said. “We are used to seeing NRC letting things slide. For the agency to issue not one but two fines is very significant and begs the questions; what is going on at that plant and are we in danger?” She added, “there are 3.5 million people living in a 50-mile radius of Oyster Creek where over a million pounds of highly radioactive nuclear waste is stored, security must be nothing less than flawless.” “Holtec has emptied the overhead fuel pool and stored the waste in casks in record time, setting “a new world record by completing the speediest transfer of plant’s spent nuclear fuel to dry storage,” according to HDI. The casks are stored onsite. “We had always feared that Holtec would do a fast and dirty decommissioning,” Tauro said. “The faster the job gets done, the less money out of their coffers. Speed doesn’t top safety. We need eagle eyes watching everything they do. Our lives depend on it.”
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Connors, Rumpf & Gove Committee Assignments Cover Veterans, State Budget, Seniors TRENTON - Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9 th) have received their committee assignments for the 2022-2023 Legislative Session. Senator Connors will once again serve on the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Assemblyman Rumpf will join the Assembly Budget Committee and return to the Assembly Health Committee. Assemblywoman Gove will be returning to the Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the As-
sembly Aging and Senior Services Committee, and the Assembly Higher Education Committee. Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove were once again named as policy co-chairs to the Assembly Republican caucus. The 9th District legislators issued the following statement upon receiving their committee assignments: “When selecting committee assignments, the intent is to place our delegation in the most effective positions to represent our constituents’ interests. “Veterans and seniors comprise a large segment of our constituency and we,
therefore, want to ensure that they have easy access to the best services and programs available. As always, protecting the autonomy of our senior communities from intrusive and unwanted common interest community legislation and oversight by the Trenton bureaucracy is a critical priority for our delegation. “Trenton continues to enact policies that raise taxes and tolls, enlarge government, incur debt and make New Jersey even more hostile to small businesses. Assemblyman Rumpf requested to serve on the Assembly Budget Committee to give our delegation a stronger voice in state budgetary matters.
Together, we can more effectively represent the interests of our constituents who are rightfully demanding fiscal restraint at the state level and desperately needed tax relief as New Jersey becomes more even unaffordable for taxpayers who are at their breaking point. “Due to our large senior constituency, Assemblywoman Gove is pleased to once again serve on the Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee. Elder care, guardianship policies, Alzheimer’s Disease treatment are all important issues to our constituents and fall under the responsibilities of the Committee to address.”
Murphy-Oliver Administration Announces New Program For Struggling Homeowners TRENTON – Governor Philip D. Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver announced the upcoming launch of the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA), administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). This program will provide up to $35,000 in assistance to cover mortgage arrearages, delinquent property taxes, and other housing cost delinquencies for eligible homeowners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey’s program utilizes $325.9 million
of federal Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) money, and is expected to help thousands of families get back on their feet, stabilizing New Jersey’s most at-risk communities. Foreclosures don’t just hurt the family experiencing them. They negatively impact the surrounding properties in their neighborhood and hurt their larger community. This assistance offers struggling families a lifeline, and can make other loss mitigation options, such as refinancing, viable. “We are pleased to announce this new pro-
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eral partners over the past months to identify means to protect those in need across our State. We know that NJHMFA and our housing counselor partners are poised to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of New Jersey families through this important work.” said NJHMFA Executive Director Melanie R. Walter. The ERMA application portal will open for applications at: njerma.com on February 8 at 9 a.m. Visit njhousing.gov/dca/hmfa/covid19/haf to review program eligibility and sign up for program updates. To qualify for the ERMA program, homeowners must meet the following requirements: • Be a New Jersey homeowner with a demonstrated COVID-19-related financial hardship occurring after January 20, 2020; • Own and occupy an eligible primary residence; • Have an income below 150% of their Area Median Income (AMI). NJHMFA will provide the centralized application intake platform, eligibility review, and payment of assistance, which will be made directly to the servicer. ERMA applications can be submitted using a personal computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Housing counselors are available to assist homeowners that need help completing the application or understanding all available options. NJHMFA will work to accommodate homeowners with disabilities as well as to assist applicants with limited English proficiency. The application portal is available in many languages. Applicants seeking accommodations should contact NJHMFA at (855) 647-7700 for assistance.
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Ocean Gate Is Now Accepting Summer Applications OCEAN GATE – The Borough of Ocean Gate is now accepting applications for Summer 2022. Lifeguard and Beach Badge Checker applications are available at oceangatenjgov.com, click on Municipal Clerks page and scroll down to employment application, print then email to ogclerk@ verizon.net. Applications can also be picked up and dropped off Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Building 801 Ocean Gate Ave. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
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Shore Life Church Sunday Night Gatherings BAYVILLE – Are Sunday mornings hard for you? Maybe your children have sports or activities? Perhaps you work Sunday or late Saturday? Looking to encounter more of God? Shore Life Church is a place where the power of God will undoubtedly change you, but you are accepted just the way you are! Shore Kids is open for children 4-yearsold to 5th grade. Invite friends and family!
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6. Spices, salt and pepper. 7. Tea bags & coffee shows you care. 8. Sugar and flour are treats. 9. If your food bank takes fresh produce, great. Usually donated by farmers and grocery stores. 10. Seeds for spring and summer growing. 11. They rarely get fresh meat. 12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch. 13. Hamburger Helper needs ground beef. 14. They get a lot of peanut butter and jelly, but need bread to spread them on. 15. Eggs are a real commodity if your food drive can accept them. 16. Cake mix and frosting makes a child’s birthday cake. Maybe candles too. 17. Dishwashing detergent is expensive, so it is always appreciated. 18. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury. 19. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing. Don’t forget that the HCB 1st Aid Squad needs you. Regular training! You can drive an ambulance! Wear a uniform! Learn and be certified in CPR. Want to see the world, join the Navy. Want some local excitement, join HCBFA 100 Port Royal, (732) 240-3933
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Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.
Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing. Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss. Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate. It’s rich in a wealth of nutrients
including potassium, an important mineral for regulating blood and tissue fluid levels — including in the inner ear, which plays an important role in hearing and balance. Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.garden statehearing.com. Le Prell CG, et al. Free Radical Scavengers, Vitamins A, C, and E, Plus Magnesium Reduces Noise Trauma. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1950331/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *Shargorodsky J, et al. A Prospective Study of Vitamin Intake and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2853884/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *†Arda HN, et al. The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Tinnitus. Otology & Neurotology. https://journals.lww.com/otology-neurotology/Abstract/2003/01000/The_Role_of _ Zinc_in_the_Treatment_of _Tinnitus.18. aspx. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Unexplained fatigue, hair that is falling out quickly, feeling cold and the concern that you’re losing your mind! These are pretty hallmark symptoms of thyroid illness which goes undiagnosed due to poor standards for testing. The tiredness, hair loss, thermal dysregulation and brain fog are very common but not exclusive to this condition. It’s true this a topic that may not interest a person until the doctor says you have a “thyroid problem.” So today I wanted to show you that it’s not necessary to wait until the diagnosis is upon you. It’s possible that you can notice the hallmark symptoms yourself, and get help before it becomes too serious. To do that, I’d like to take 5 minutes and make sure you can separate the myths from facts. Myth: You need physician to find out if you have thyroid illness. Fact: No, you can self-order blood tests today and ask for a Thyroid Profile. This is the basic test to take. You may do that test, along with other specialized blood test such as TPO antibodies. You do need a physician for proper treatment and help. This is not something you can self treat. Myth: A natural approach using a diet can manage hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism. Fact: No, this alone will not cure anyone. Low (or high thyroid hormone) production requires natural or conventional medication, or a little bit of both! The two common meds used for this include natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) or levothyroxine. You will need to a physician to get a
prescription for medication, and to receive proper treatment. Myth: Thyroid disease does not affect fertility. Fact: False, thyroid problems make it harder to become pregnant, and the risk for miscarriage is higher. Myth: You can’t eat cauliflower, broccoli or Brussels sprouts if you have thyroid disease because it can enhance goiter formation. Fact: No. It’s the raw consumption that has a small potentially negative impact, but you’d have to eat a lot! If you cook your vegetables, you can eat them with no problem and they are very healthy. Myth: If you’ve been taking a medication and it has stopped working, that means you are getting worse. Fact: False, if you are taking a medication and you no longer respond, you may need a different dosage, or adrenal support. The thyroid gland and the adrenal glands work together. You may need natural herbal adaptogens to improve adrenal fatigue. Once adrenals are balanced, your thyroid medication will begin to work like magic! If you have been stressed for a very long time, you may benefit more from a desiccated thyroid pill than levothyroxine which is T4. The T4 doesn’t convert very well to active thyroid hormone. I hosted a worldwide Thyroid Summit and interviewed many doctors and experts on thyroid disease. I offer a flash drive with all of those interviews as well as a book on the topic called Thyroid Healthy. For more information, visit my website or Amazon.
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Around The Jersey Shore OHI Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser FARMINGDALE – Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties, will host its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on Friday, February 11 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. For the past 19 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status. Throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come. All proceeds from the event will go to support health services for the area’s children, adults and senior residents. Sponsorships and auction item donations that are contributed to the Valentine’s Day Fundraiser will benefit the continuing efforts of OHI. This includes but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more. The fundraiser will include dinner, danc-
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DeGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES DIRECT CREMATION $1875
Continuum With Laser Show Sampler
TOMS RIVER – A combination of art, science, and emotion, the novel approach taken by SPACE FOR LIFE is exemplified by the Continuum show, stunning, moving images, innovative technology and an immersive experience that sweeps visitors along a journey through the splendor of space and time. After the movie stay for the Laser Show Sampler! Always wanted to come to a laser show, but wasn’t sure if it was for you?
They’ve put together a sampler of songs from the most popular Laser shows, so you can see what you’ve been missing. Watch multicolored lasers and visual effects dance over the dome to hits by Queen, the Beatles, Pharrell Williams and more! Continuum with Laser Show Sampler will be on February 12 from 2 to 2:40 p.m. For tickets visit novinsplanetarium.secure.force. com/ticket.
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Girls Softball Spring 2022 registration is now open. Payment options will be available online at BGSLNJ.com. For questions or for more information, contact bgslnj@outlook.com.
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Sudoku WHEN IT COMES TO VISION CARE—START EARLY
It may seem like a family television cliché: a child is doing poorly in school, finds out he or she needs glasses and becomes a dedicated and eager student. However, it is true that children with undiagnosed vision problems are more likely to have both educational and behavioral troubles in school due to frustration and confusion. Making sure your child receives proper vision care from an early age can avoid this problem and many more. Routine vision screenings can detect not only vision issues, but also other abnormalities including strabismus (eye misalignment) or congenital cataracts. While these concerns can be treated more effectively when diagnosed early, partial or complete loss of vision can result when left untreated. When it comes to scheduling preventive health appointments, eye exams are often overlooked. Comprehensive eye exams include a vision screening in addition to a series of tests to evaluate the health of your eyes. During an exam, each eye is examined for signs of serious eye issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and detached retinas, among other conditions. Please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Many schools have standard vision testing for students, but professional care from a pediatric ophthalmologist is in order if you have concerns about your child’s eyesight.
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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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TAKE DIY PIZZA NIGHT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL By America’s Test Kitchen PEPPERONI PIZZA ROLLS Makes 12 rolls Vegetable oil spray 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature 24 slices pepperoni 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce) 1 cup pizza sauce, warmed 1. Place a parchment paper round in the bottom of an 8-inch round metal cake pan. Spray the parchment paper and sides of the pan lightly with vegetable oil spray. 2. Spray a clean counter lightly with vegetable oil spray. Transfer room-temperature dough to greased counter. Gently press and stretch dough into a 6-inch square, popping any large bubbles. Use a bench scraper or kitchen shears to cut the square into 12 equal pieces. Cover dough pieces with plastic wrap. 3. Remove 1 piece of dough from under plastic (keep remaining pieces covered). Pat dough into a 3-inch circle. Place 1 slice of pepperoni in center of the circle. Top pepperoni with 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and a second slice pepperoni. Fold edges of dough up and over filling, and pinch edges well to close. Flip the ball over
and place in the parchment lined cake pan. Repeat with remaining dough balls. 4. Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and let the dough balls rise until slightly puffed and touching each other, 45 minutes to 1 hour. 5. While dough balls rise, adjust oven rack to the lowest position and heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil and garlic. Heat in microwave until warm and garlic is fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. 6. Once dough has risen, remove plastic. Use a pastry brush to paint tops of dough balls with garlic oil. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. 7. Place the cake pan in the oven and bake until the tops of the rolls are well browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the cake pan to cooling rack and let rolls cool in pan for 15 minutes. 8. Carefully run a butter knife around the edge of the cake pan to loosen rolls from the pan (pan will be hot). Use oven mitts to carefully turn pan on its side and remove rolls from pan. Let rolls cool directly on the cooling rack for 10 minutes. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping. Recipe note: The slices of pepperoni help seal the cheese inside each roll. You can substitute vegetarian pepperoni if you prefer, but don’t omit the pepperoni!
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