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Kayla Lombardi paints in acrylic. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY − In a very competitive economy, school districts want to give their kids every chance they can to succeed. Often, this is represented in college-level academic classes, or science curricula to keep up with quickly evolving technology. You don’t usually see it in art.
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Central Regional High School will be starting an art academy beginning the 2020-2021 school year. This will be a four-year program that will give students a head start and a strong foundation for studying the arts after graduation. Traditional art classes teach a handful of disciplines throughout a school year. A student might (Art - See Page 4)
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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Schools closed, libraries closed, public buildings mostly closed, and the term “social distancing” becoming part of our vocabulary, conditions are changing nearly by the minute concerning what to do when it comes to things related to COVID-19. With various protocols, guidelines, curfews and closures now a way of life, hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities have implemented new visitation guidelines at their facilities among various other policies to deal with the spread of the virus. Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health (RWJBarnabas Health) issued guidelines which the safety and well-being of its patients, visitors and staff is a big priority. Administrators at RWJBarnabas Health are asking the public to be aware of the newly revised guidelines before visiting one of their hospitals or healthcare facilities. Until further notice, no visitors will be allowed in to any RWJBarnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility, including Behavioral Health and Outpatient facilities. For a full list of RWJBH hospitals and facilities visit rwjbh.org/our-locations. The only exceptions are at their pediatric units where only one parent/guardian will (COVID-19 - See Page 6)
Best Warrior Competition Held At Joint Base
By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MDL Soldiers of three Army Reserve units went into battle from March 11-15 but it wasn’t a real fight; it was a special competition held at Joint Base McGuire-Fort Dix-Lakehurst Naval Base. The servicemen and
women participated in the Best Warrior Competition to be the top soldiers for advancement to the national U.S. Army Reserve competition. They took part in a variety of outdoor/ indoor warrior tasks and military knowledge tests. They were evalu-
ated during the competition to determine who was the top soldier and noncommissioned officer in each respective organization. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from multiple commands including the 99th Readiness Division, 78th Train-
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Continued From Page 1 have drawing, papier mache, and sculpture in different sections of the year, said Lynn Fisher, an art teacher at Central. The art academy will spend four years showing students a broader range of skills, and allow them to take a deeper dive into each one. Students will still take normal curriculum, like four years of English and physical education. But there will also be classes like Drawing and Painting 2, Studio Arts AP, and Art History/Women in the Arts. Another boost is that the AP classes earn credits at Ocean County College. Art schools are really competitive, Fisher said, describing one school that only takes a handful of new students per year. “Whether it’s product design, advertising, game design or even interior design, you need the fundamentals,” she said. “You need to be able to express your ideas.” In order to be considered for the program, you must: • Be an incoming freshman with a G.P.A.
of 3.0 or higher • Have 3-5 examples of original work in your portfolio. These works can be in any medium. They will be presented to an interview panel of Art Academy teachers. You must be able to discuss your work and interest in the arts • Grades in all classes must remain in good standing throughout the four years The Art Academy joins the Digital Media Academy and Humanities Academy. “The kids always give 100 percent, so we want to see them go far,” said art teacher Jen Cerami. With the art academy, students will be able to get a good groundwork in a number of techniques, she said. Otherwise, they might only try a particular skill for the first time when they’re already in art school. “If the first time they see it is in college, they could get discouraged.” While the seniors and juniors currently enrolled are sad they didn’t get to be a part of it, there’s already some excitement with the incoming classes. “It’s super beneficial for any student who wants to make art their career or even their passion,” she said.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Happy Birthday Ocean County It was just a month ago that residents of Ocean County quietly observed a milestone event, the 170th an n iversa r y of Ocean County! It was noted by Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari during a few Ocean County Freeholder meetings. There were press releases sent out and articles written and the Ocean County Historical Society observed it on March 7 with the opening of a new exhibit room that had been recently renovated. If you haven’t stopped by to see the exhibits there, make it a point to visit their museum at 26 Hadley Ave. Toms River. Feb. 15, 1850 was the official date of the anniversary of our county’s independence from Monmouth County (no offense Monmouth). There was no violence involved or any dumping of tea in the Barnegat Bay when this occurred but we established our own identity with a stroke of a pen. New Jersey Governor Daniel Haines signed the bill that created Ocean County which at the time had a population of just over 10,000. Only Little Egg Harbor Township and Tuckerton were not part of Monmouth County. Now Ocean County has a population of almost 600,000 and is a big destination point for retirees in the state, vacationers and young families. Every Feb. 15, Ocean County does recognize its Charter Day. According to county officials, the original charter of Ocean County was presented to the Board of Freeholders on Sept. 3, 1883 by Edwin Salter, a local historian. Sadly, that original charter was lost but the first reproduction of it was released more than 100 years later. It is important to look at our past and see how it all began and it is equally important to look at where we
are now. This is a census year and as such we often reflect on our population, our demographics, our resources, services, programs and much more. I’ve always felt blessed to live in Ocean County. Of all the counties in the Garden State I can’t imagine living anywhere else. It has its beauty, services and most of all, its unique character. Ocean County has a lot to be proud of. It is a very diverse county and I still recall my work day of the mid-1990s-2006 which started off on the barrier island and a half hour later I was in the rural beauty of New Egypt. We have lakes, bays, the ocean, pinelands, trails and an abundance of parks to enjoy. The county has a modern library system with 21 locations, various hospitals if needed and many county programs that support our seniors, veterans, and decent school systems including a county college and vocational technical school system. Our law enforcement agencies are second to none. If you want entertainment, we have Exit 82, the Strand Theater, Surf Light Theater and many unique eateries as well. There are organizations of all kinds to bring people together and many things to do. Our founders could not have imagined at the time we split from Monmouth County, just what we’d evolve into and the great sense of community that would be established. So, happy birthday Ocean County! We have all year to celebrate and to reflect on all the riches we have. Nothing is perfect but compared to all the many other counties in New Jersey, I think we have it pretty good! Bob Vosseller Assistant Editor
Letters To The Editor COVID Not A Hoax I’ve heard some people are discounting the coronavirus as a hoax. Consider this: in the 1980s when the AIDS crisis was hitting hard, anyone walking around NYC was inundated with the same message: on t-shirts, hats, posters and stickers plastered all over: SILENCE=DEATH. Now it’s not silence, but disinformation and inaction which may equal death - for way too many vulnerable people. We can learn from the 1918 worldwide Flu Pandemic. Social distancing started early in St. Louis, for example, resulting in nearly half the flu deaths, compared to Philadelphia where social distancing was implemented too late. In Italy today the percentage of those 65+ is about the same as Ocean County. (As a senior myself I find this fact truly terrifying.) In one town in northern Italy, one hospital is currently admitting 6080 new COVID-19 patients every day. Can the current healthcare system in this area handle that? Here’s a concept: let’s not test it out. Currently we don’t have widespread access to tests or adequate masks. The only tool we have to avoid the nightmare currently unfolding in Italy is social distancing. We can each do our part. This isn’t 1918. Most of us have a wealth of technology at our disposal to creatively keep distance, and also to
Letters The Editor remotely ‘reach out’ toTo older what he says. That wording is government; they just wanted neighbors or those around us less fortunate. The tragic alternative could, in the coming weeks and months, make songwriter Carol King’s lyrics all too true, “on the whole it was a very good year for the undertaker.”
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One Nation, Under God The March 7 issue carried another of (letter writer’s name removed) sporadic anti-God, anti-religion polemics (“Keep Religion Out Of Government”). The main contention of this one is that the Founding Fathers distinctly intended the Constitution to be a purely secular document, deliberately eliminating any mention of God in it. Before refuting that notion, let’s first point out that the main prefatory statement is not only wrong but also duplicitous. For one thing, his claim that “In 1787, our founders retired gods and kings from government” by declaring that “all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed” is strictly incorrect. That wording appears in 1776’s Declaration of Independence, not the 1787 Constitution. For another, he deliberately omits from the sentence containing that quotation wording that completely denies
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this: “that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” I guess that “Creator” business just didn’t suit his argument. But the truly major difficulty with the writer’s insistence that the Founders intended to enshrine a “principle of state/ church separation” is this: the original 1787 version of the Constitution would not have been ratified unless it included the first group of amendments to that document. Foremost among those amendments was the one that states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Notice that it says that is “Congress,” not the states, that shall make no law about an establishment of religion. The reason that the amendment is worded that way is that in 1789, when the Constitution was ratified after the amendments had been added, some of the states did have established religions, and there was no dispute about their right to have them. In fact, the amendments were added to the original Constitution specifically to prevent the federal government from messing with the rights of the individual states. Here is the exact wording from the Preamble to the first amendments: “The Convention of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added...” When you take those words in consideration along with the wording of the tenth of those amendments intending to restrict the federal government, which reads “Those powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people,” it is clear that the people didn’t want to establish an areligious
to make sure that it would be the states, not the feds, to do any establishing that would be done. So, I ask the letter writer to go happily along in his own godless religion but to stop trying to convince others that it is called for in the Constitution. Neal Pronek Farmingdale
Andy Kim Offers Opioid Solutions Congressman Andy Kim’s launch of his OPEN Agenda, aimed at bringing awareness and solutions to the opioid crisis, shows his commitment to his constituents in NJ’s 3rd Congressional District. Here in Ocean County, it is no secret that we are one of the hardest hit areas across the country when it comes struggling with this epidemic. Clearly, Congressman Kim listened at his town hall addressing this, which he held in Toms River in 2019. As a millennial, I’ve seen colleagues, acquaintances, family, and former classmates all touched by this devastation. Young people and their families are suffering, and treatment can be out of reach for many middle-income residents, something that Tom MacArthur did not have sympathy for. MacArthur and his friends in private insurance could certainly afford the treatments that many struggling require; Congressman Kim knows that access to medical assistance for addiction is desperately needed to truly tackle this problem and save the lives of young people. By demanding FDA accountability on medications and awareness of the danger of synthetic opioids, Kim is suggesting an approach that also helps prevent usage before addiction can start. It’s about time we had a representative who addresses this head on. Devon Mazza Toms River
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Bill Supports Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) introduced the Microloan Emergency Assistance Act, H.R. 6291, a bill that would strengthen the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Microloan program to help small businesses impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis. The bill would strengthen the SBA’s Microloan Program, which was created by Congress in 1991 to make funds available to community-based lenders, who in turn make loans to eligible borrowers. Many of these borrowers are underserved entrepreneurs who may not have a credit history or significant business
experience, and thus may be more vulnerable to the current economic crisis. The bill specifically: • Gives intermediaries the ability to go up to $10 million in the aggregate (up from $6 million, currently). Authorizes $80 million in technical assistance grants. • Extends repayment terms. • Provides subsidy to authorize $110 million in direct loans. “In times of crisis, our small businesses are always the first to feel the pain, and the last to recover. It’s why we need to take action now to support our entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Congressman Kim. “I know that this bill won’t be enough; I’ll keep working to listen to our small business owners and work with them to ensure they have the support they need to get through this period and be ready to come back strong.”
Testing Labs Must Reveal Positive COVID Numbers To State
TRENTON – In a letter to commercial laboratory operators, Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and Chair of the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force directed the reporting of all
COVID-19 test results to the Department of Health (DOH). As testing expands throughout the State of New Jersey, it is vital that the State has access to the most accurate and up-to-date COVID-19 test results. (Testing - See Page 9)
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public informed.” “Obtaining this information from New Jersey’s commercial labs will sharpen our risk mitigation efforts and strengthen our resilience as a state. As we continue to address the challenge of COVID-19, we will utilize every tool in our power to flatten the curve and ultimately beat this virus,” said Director Maples. “This data will provide valuable insight on how many New Jerseyans are being tested overall and the percentage of negative test results in our state,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Commer-
cial laboratories operate on much larger scale than the State lab and we are grateful for their partnership as we respond to COVID-19.” The Domestic Security Preparedness Act, signed into law on October 4, 2001 by Governor Donald DiFrancesco, authorizes the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force to compel the production of information necessary to perform its duties, including the assessment of risks to the delivery and availability of essential health care services. Under the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force’s directive, com-
mercial laboratories operating in New Jersey must report all COVID-19 test results to the New Jersey Department of Health, effective on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, including retroactive results of all tests performed prior to this date. Results must be reported daily no later than 8 p.m. daily. Information that is confidential in nature, including proprietary information but excluding the total number of tests and associated results, will not be publicly disclosed by the State unless directly relating to the security, public safety, or well-being of the people of New Jersey.
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Barrette, 362nd MPAD (Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) while Soldier of the Year went to Spc. Kevin Grevemberg, 44, 361st TPASE (Theatre Public Affairs Support). The 78th Training Division. NCO of the Year was Sgt. Brandon Luzier, 29, 318th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, and there was no Soldier of the Year. Commander Sgt. Major Caterina Veronesi, 361st TPASE (TPASE Theatre Public Affairs Support Element) Fort Totten N.Y not only oversaw her group but also participated as well. She traveled from Connecticut to take part in the event which she said was very important to the morale of those participated. “I am here because my five soldiers are competing in today’s competition. I am here to mentor them, inspire them, motivate them and care for them and do the competition too,” she said. Veronesi said she would be participating in several of the events including the road march
and the land navigation event. “It shows good leadership for the soldiers,” Ottaviano added. “You’re down in the trenches with them. Your soldiers are doing something and you are in the same uniform and you are doing the same task as they are doing. That lends itself into their continued motivation,” Veronesi said. Veronesi noted that the winners will go in June to compete at Fort Bragg N.C. at the Army Reserve level and “whoever wins that will go up against regular Army. There are a lot of tiers that you have to get through but that is the forward motion of this competition.” “We have eight soldiers from the division and while I came from Connecticut to be here, we have soldiers who traveled as far as Virginia and Maryland for today’s event,” she said.
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Continued From Page 8 “New Jerseyans deserve to have critical public health information and a high level of transparency as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic together,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are committed to working with our private sector partners to save lives and to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but in order to do so, we must have access to all test results, including negative results. I am confident that our in-state commercial labs will do the right thing and help us keep the
Continued From Page 1 navigation day and night, CIV Public Affairs Officer Salvatore R. Ottaviano said during the first event held on the morning of March 13. Ottaviano said that event included “weapons qualification at the firing range” while the next day’s event would have soldiers taking part in the road march and integrated drills. He added that there were two divisions that officially participated in the Best Warrior Competition. They were the 99th Readiness Division (RD) and the 78th Training Division (TD). two individual soldiers win awards in each division, NCO of the Year and Soldier of the Year. The winners are determined by who earned the top scores. They were: 99th Readiness Division NCO of the Year - Corporal David
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BAYVILLE – The Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council #8603 is holding a “Fight with Fi” breakfast with the Easter bunny fundraiser on May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Barnabas Church Fr. Brennan Hall. All you can eat pancakes eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $10 for adults, seniors (65+) and children (4 to 12) are $6. Children 3 and younger are free. Sophia “Fi” Colavito is a 4-year-old who
was recently diagnosed with cancer. The tumor is suppressing her optic nerve and has spread to the lining of her brain and spine. All proceeds from the event will help take care of Sophia’s needs. Due to restrictions placed on gatherings of large groups because of COVID-19, this event might be postponed. Please reach out to the organizer of this event to determine if it is still being held. For more information, visit Fight With Fi on Facebook.
Pine Beach Public Buildings Declare Closure
PINE BEACH – Pine Beach Public Buildings shall be closed to the public until further notice. Due to President Trump and Governor Murphy’s declaration of a Medical State of Emergency because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following measures will be immediately implemented: Borough Public Buildings shall be closed to the public until further notice in order to protect our residents and our employees. Regular services such as garbage and recycling will operate as normal. The staff will be working so if you need
any infor mation concer ning zoning, building permits, licenses and payments, call Borough Hall at 732-349-6425. Those who wish to drop off construction permits, zoning applications or any payments may use the drop box at Borough Hall, 599 Pennsylvania Ave. The Mayor, Council and employees of Pine Beach appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. For more information, visit pinebeachborough.us/pinebeach.htm. For Police, Fire and medical emergencies call 911.
Rabies Clinic Is Rescheduled, License Renewal Gets Extended
PINE BEACH – The rabies clinic scheduled for March 21 has been rescheduled for May 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Public Works Garage, Pennsylvania Ave. Dog and cat license renewal without penalty has been extended to close of business on June 12 with a $10 late fee charge
beginning June 15. If your animal’s rabies shot is good through at least November, you may mail in or drop off proof of rabies and a check for the license and will mail the license back to you. If you have any questions, contact Borough Hall at 732-349-6425.
April Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for April 2 is cancelled. Due to precautions to ward off the spread
of COVID-19, the Town Hall is closed for most regular business. The Planning Board meeting was scheduled to have the hearing for the controversial Berkeley Nine Estates plan, but it is unknown when that will be heard.
Join The Bayville First Aid Squad
BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad (BFAS) is currently looking for NJ state or Nationally certified EMTs to join our family. We are currently seeking qualified EMTs who are dedicated, compassionate, and driven. The BFAS answers approximately 1,700-2,000 service calls each year, so the community will always need and appreciate your commitment. With volunteer crews covering most days and nights we can work around your busy schedule. If you are in-
terested please visit us at bayvillefas.org or email us recruiting@bayvillefas.org. If you are unable to volunteer please consider donating to our organization. The Bayville First Aid Squad is a 100 percent non-profit organization. All donations go directly towards upkeep of the apparatus, our building, supplies, and equipment. Every penny helps us continue to provide prompt, professional, and compassionate care to you and your family.
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Berkeley Lady Seniors Announce Bus Trips
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to Golden Nugget on May 28. The cost is $24 and you get back $25 plus a $5 food voucher. They will leave from the Berkeley Rec. Center on Route 9 at 9 a.m. For reservations, call Marge at 239-2726857. All are welcome to come. The spring getaway will be to Woodloch in the Poconos from May 18 to 22. The group will leave from Pine Beach. Cost is from $690 for double. The deposit is $100 to hold your room. For more information, call 239-272-6857.
The group will be going to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on June 2 to see the new comedy “I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse” staring Joyce DeWitt. The cost is $85. They leave the Berkeley Rec. center at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Marge at 239-272-6857. Next September, the group is going on a cruise for a week on the “Oasis of the Sea” sailing out of Bayonne. Inside cabin for two is $1569. To make a reservation or for more information, call Marge at 239-272-6857. The bus leaves from Pine Beach.
Hospice Looking For Volunteers
OCEAN COUNTY – For as little as an hour or two a month, you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative and Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your visits can mean so very much to hospice patients and their loved ones. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice. Volunteer activities can include: Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities. Listening to and documenting their mem-
ories for a life or memory journal. Staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands, or take care of their own needs. Certified Pet Visitors for pet lovers. Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours. Bereavement and grief support of family. Military Veterans Visiting Veterans For your convenience volunteer training is provided online. Volunteer visitors must be 18 years of age. For more information, visit our website at Angelic.health, email Volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-515-3041.
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American Legion Now Open To All Honorably Discharged Vets
NEW JERSEY – With President Trump’s signature on the Legion Act, the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in The American Legion. The Congressionally approved act is a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or wounded on duty during periods not previously considered a time of war.
The Legion Act, “Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National” Service Act, redefines The American Legion’s membership eligibility dates. The eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time when the U.S. is no longer at war, as determined by Congress. Veterans wanting to join should contact their local post or call 609-695-5418 or email john@njamericanlegion.org
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NEW JERSEY – The safety and well-being of patients, visitors and staff is the number one priority. Be aware of the following newly revised guidelines before visiting one of our hospitals or healthcare facilities: No visitors will be allowed until further notice in every RWJBarnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility, including Behavioral Health and Outpatient facilities. For a full list of RWJBH hospitals and facilities, visit rwjbh. org/our-locations. Exceptions may be made in certain circumstances: • Pediatric units (only one parent/guardian will be permitted) • Maternity and Labor and Delivery units (only one significant other/support person can visit) • Neonatal Intensive Care Units (two parents/ support persons can visit) • Same Day Surgery or Ambulatory Procedures (only one person can visit) • Pediatric psychiatric patients (only one if/ when a mutual agreement between the care team and the parents/guardian has been reached) Extenuating circumstances (such as hospice) will also be considered based on the best interest and needs of the individual patient. Emergency Department patients may be ac-
companied by one adult. Outpatients may be accompanied by one adult (unless an aide or assistant is required). Approved visitors will be screened for the following and may not be allowed to visit or stay based on: • Recent international travel history • Recent domestic travel to areas with widespread COVID-19 infection • Contact with individuals with known COVID-19 • Cold or flu-like symptoms • In addition, all visitors should wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after visiting. Individuals 18 years of age and under will not be permitted. While it is sensitive to the difficulties facing loved ones of hospitalized patients, healthcare providers must keep patient and staff safety paramount at this unprecedented time. It is encouraged for family members and friends to use alternative ways to interact with their loved ones, including phone calls, Facetime, Skype and other means. For the most up-to-date instructions and restrictions for visitation at an RWJBarnabas Health facility, visit rwjbh.org.
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Continued From Page 6 only when symptoms have progressed to shortness of breath or respiratory distress, or if patients over 60 with underlying health conditions are experiencing a fever and/or shortness of breath.” Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) created a test to dramatically reduce the time it takes for diagnosing COVID-19. “Our experts are preparing to expand testing dramatically in the next week. Currently, we are only testing patients who are severely ill and already in isolation and treatment.” Lori Palmer, the director of public relations and communications at CentraState Healthcare System said, “CentraState Medical Center recognizes the seriousness of COVID-19 as it impacts our patients, employees and our community. Our team continues to work diligently to ensure that we are following CDC guidance in caring for patients, providing appropriate protec-
tive equipment to our staff, and sourcing supplies as needed. We are closely monitoring our capacity in regard to the availability of beds, ventilators, personal protective equipment, medications and all supplies needed to protect and treat.” “For the safety of our patients, visitors and team members, CentraState has instituted a strict no-visitor policy at the following locations: CentraState Medical Center The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, with the exception of those receiving end of life care Monmouth Crossing, with the exception of those receiving end of life care Applewood Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. She added that maternity and pediatric patients will be allowed one support person. “We have created a COVID-19 community information line for the public to call at 732637-6556, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for questions or concerns.
ShopRite Will Not Be Accepting Any Returns
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, ShopRite has currently suspended all refunds and returns. To prevent infected food items from getting back into circulation and hoarders from returning all the excess inventory, the
company made this decision to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers. This chain-wide decision is hoping to stop people from overbuying knowing they’ll be stuck with their hoards of toilet paper and wipes. Anything currently bought from ShopRite will be final-sale.
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection. Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage. Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss. Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the
ears before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use. Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear. Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more. Attending Sporting Events: Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.
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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.
Once summer rolls around there’s always one or two cucumbers in my fridge. Cucumbers have a lot of health benefits, and they’re actually a fruit, not a vegetable. They’re in the same family as melons, zucchini and pumpkin. Cucumbers have many active components, among them is an anti-inflammatory flavonol called “fisetin,” which supports brain health. Cucumbers offer compounds that are antioxidants, so they help prevent systemic rusting. Here’s some fresh ways to use cucumbers: 1. Soothe itchy eyes. Cut two slices off and lay upon your eyes. This feels especially comfy if you have red, itchy eyes from whatever’s blooming. You can also cut slices and put in a jar of water and infuse the water for an hour (refrigerate), then make a compress out of the cucumber water. Squeeze it and lay that upon your eyes. 2. Juice them. They contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol and secoisolariciresinol which are three important compounds when it comes to reducing risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, breast, uterine, prostate). Secoisolariciresinol is also found in flax. 3. Heal burns. Cut the slices lengthwise and apply to areas of sunburn, or use the compress idea from above. 4. Drink them. Cut cucumbers into 1/2 slices along with 1/4 slices of lemon and put into a beautiful glass decanter or ca-
rafe with some ice. Let it marinate for an hour and then drink all day. Among the many health benefits, you may notice a mild diuretic effect that could help with blood pressure and weight loss. 5. Eat them. The profound medicinal benefits of cucumbers are not apparent to you. I bet you walk right past them in the produce section all the time. These guys can block COX2 enzymes (similar to Celebrex, a popular medication) dampening down pain-causing cytokines. While cucumbers are not as strong as drugs, I’d still chop some into your salad along with fresh tomatoes and basil leaves. Finish with cilantro-lime vinaigrette. This salad adds fiber, which in turn helps you manage weight. 6. Treat acne with it. Cucumbers have the ability to remove dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria and left over make-up residue. It naturally calms and cools a red or inflamed area. Put a quarter of an unpeeled cucumber in your food grinder along with a tablespoon of witch hazel and 2 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops lavender. Grind to a smooth consistency and apply as a ‘mask’ or dab on an area. 7. Make a toner for your face. Slice cucumbers into two cups pure distilled water. Strain out the cucumbers so you are left with cucumber water. Add one tablespoon of organic aloe vera leaf juice, 10 drops essential oil of lavender and five drops of jasmine. For oily skin add five drops of helichrysum. If you have dry skin, use rose oil.
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/ or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement. Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money. The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern your
business. Accordingly, they are strictly liable for committing consumer fraud. Michael J. Deem The purpose of the Act is to encourage private attorneys to represent consumers in disputes that involve small damages otherwise consumers would not be able to obtain representation. The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs. An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment. The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned. When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised. Although “Buyer Beware” is not the law in New Jersey, not reading or understanding the terms of the agreement you sign is no defense—the seller is not required to explain the agreement and you cannot rely on the verbal representations when entering into a written contract. The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.
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the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ reporting tool for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS). The goal of the PEM Report Card is to recognize high-performing facilities for their delivery of quality patient care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered. “I am very proud of our Encompass Health Toms River team,” verbalized Patty O. as she is fondly referred to by Encompass Health. “To recognize the efficient and effective care it provides to its patients, we are pleased to present this award to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River, ” said Troy Hillman, Manager of the Analytical Services Group at UDSMR. “As the creator and caretaker of the nation’s largest database of rehabilitation outcomes, and with over thirty years of experience and data, UDSMR continues working with the industry to establish best practices. The PEM Report Card has served as a tool for identifying and recognizing high-perform-
ing facilities, working with them to learn how they provide efficient and effective care, and sharing what we learn with others to elevate the performance of all. We look forward to working with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and the other top-performing facilities across the country that rank in the top 10 percent to improve care in all inpatient rehabilitation facilities.” This is the thirteenth year that UDSMR has issued these awards. The PEM Report Card was developed as part of a proactive solution to the Institute of Medicine’s 2006 recommendation to Congress that every Medicare provider be reimbursed on a pay-for-performance basis. The data used for this report was based on nine months of 2019 data, drawn from both Medicare and non-Medicare patients. The results were weighted and combined into a single composite score, and each facility was assigned a percentile rank from 0 to 100 relative to the other qualifying IRF subscribers in UDSMR’s database. The resulting distribution of the facility PEM scores for UDSMR’s IRF subscribers exhibited a normal distribution.
BlueClaws Close First Energy Park And Postpone Events LAKEWOOD – The health, safety, and well-being of fans and staff is always a priority. and with that in mind, BlueClaws staff is working remotely and FirstEnergy Park is closed to the public. The staff will be available via phone (at the same 732-901-7000 number) and email, just as if they were in the office. Upcoming Non-Baseball Events: National Anthem Tryouts scheduled for April 1 are now online only.
The Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Opening Night First Pitch Sweepstakes is still open for entries through April 5, though the prize redemption will be determined at a later date. The Jersey Shore Wine Festival, scheduled for April 25, has been postponed to October 3. Additional Questions: How can I pick-up my ticket package tickets? If you did not pick up your ticket package tickets on Saturday, you will be able to do so
when the office re-opens. Is the Claws Cove open? The Claws Cove will be closed. However, fans can shop online 24 hours a day at BlueClaws.com/Shop. Orders will be processed as soon as possible. When will the 2020 season begin? We are in constant communication with Minor League Baseball, the South Atlantic League, state and local authorities and are preparing to play the season when all parties agree it is safe to do so.
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Room For Rent - Adult Community Toms River. Furnished kitchen privileges. All Utilities included. $500 monmth. Call 732-779-7432. (15)
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Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (16) 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. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.
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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)
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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
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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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NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Trump Administration and the Coronavirus Task Force, today authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. These moratoriums are part of the continued effort by President Trump to address impacts to the financial well-being of America’s individuals, families, and businesses caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). “Today’s actions will allow households who have an FHA-insured mortgage to meet the challenges of COVID-19 without fear of losing their homes, and help steady market concerns,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “The health and safety of the American people is of the utmost importance to the Department, and the halting of all foreclosure actions and evictions for the next 60 days will provide homeowners with some peace of mind during these trying times.” The guidance issued today applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Title II Single Family forward and Home Equity Conversion (reverse) mortgages, and directs
mortgage servicers to: Halt all new foreclosure actions and suspend all foreclosure actions currently in process; and Cease all evictions of persons from FHA-insured single-family properties. “This is an uncertain time for many Americans, particularly those who could experience a loss of income. As such, we want to provide FHA borrower households with some immediate relief given the current circumstances,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Brian Montgomery. “Our actions today make it clear where the priority needs to be.” FHA continues to encourage servicers to offer its suite of loss mitigation options to distressed borrowers – including those that could be impacted by the Coronavirus – to help prevent them from going into foreclosure. These include short and long-term forbearance options, mortgage modifications, and other mortgage payment relief options available based on the borrower’s individual circumstances. HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available at hud.gov.
OCHD Limits Animal Facility Business To “Appointment Only”
MANAHAWKIN – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has announced that beginning on March 16, the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin will conduct all business by appointment only until further notice. Call the facility at 609-978-0127 to set up an appointment for adoptions, reclaims, surrenders, rabies clinics and other shelter-related business. (Walk-in’s will not be permitted at this time.) The Northern Ocean County
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Oak Ridge Dental Group:
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By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Christopher Lillo of Oak Ridge Dental Group in Toms River knows what it feels like to be just another number in a generic facility. “I went to my own eye doctor, and the last three times I had different doctors and different nurses in there.” It’s time to get back to the days when you got treated well when you got treatment. With a friendly staff that greets you by name when you walk in and gives you the personalized care you deserve in a relaxed setting, complete with a fish tank and fireplace in the waiting room. Welcome to Oak Ridge Dental, where that kind of service is a permanent fixture. Oak Ridge Dental Group opened back in 1977 in its current home. There have never been other locations, only one tight-knit staff with very little turnover.
“Everyone except the office manager has been here a minimum of ten years,” Dr. Lillo pointed out. One of their receptionists, Peggy, has been welcoming patients to their office for 40 years! Dr. Lillo grew up in North Jersey and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. He joined Oak Ridge Dental Group in 1995 when another dentist was retiring, and started running the show a few years later. Although he’s in charge, it’s very much a casual environment: there are no white coats. Instead, the staff goes out for special occasions and gets days off for their birthdays. By being family-oriented, they’re able to provide a personal touch for their patients. They’re fair in their pricing, take most PPO insurances, offer interest-free payment pla n s, a nd will even ack nowledge your birthday when you come in for your appointment! They may be a small practice but Oak Ridge Dental offers a well-round-
ed selection of dental services. Of course they offer cleanings, check-ups, and fillings, but they go beyond that as well. “What’s good about this office is that, between my hygienist and myself, we do all specialty work here. For example, we do extractions, we’ll do root canals, and my hygienist does deep scaling,” Dr. Lillo explained. When you come
to Oak Ridge Dental, odds are you’ll get full treatment with the same people from start to finish. Oak Ridge Dental is really your one-stop shop for dental needs. Veneers? Check. Bridges and crowns? Absolutely. Dentures? Why not? Bonding? Sure. Oral cancer screenings? Of course. You might be surprised about some of the other services they provide. For instance, they offer Philips Zoom in-office whitening, which makes your teeth five to eight shades whiter in just an hour. For sleep apnea, they offer an oral appliance custom-fitted to your mouth. The device functions as a more comfortable alternative to the CPAP. It’s all part of an effort to really go the extra mile for their patients. You won’t feel r ushed here either: they’re very punctual and
always schedule enough time for each visit. And of course, Dr. Lillo is more than qualified thanks to his huge focus on continuing education courses. “We’re only required to do 40 hours every two years, but I do at least 60 hours every year.” Thus he’s always up to date on the latest materials and advancements in the field of dentistry. The advanced skill set of Dr. Lillo, coupled with the environment of Oak Ridge Dental Group, is very much appreciated by their current patients. “No one loves going to see the dentist, let’s be honest,” he pointed out. However, there is more than one example of a patient who, after being scared of the dental experience for so long, have given testimonials about the professional treatment they received during their visit from beginning to end. Everything
is explained thoroughly and upfront, and they never push work on you. Perhaps most importantly, patients get to feel like they’re involved in the treatment plan. At Oak Ridge Dental, you’re in charge of your care and included in the decision-making process, as you should be. So call 732-341-1120 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lillo today! Oak Ridge Dental Group is located at 191 Highway 37 in Toms River. They have very flexible hours to fit your schedule, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 8pm, depending on the day. Feel free to browse oakridgedentalnj. com for testimonials and more information on the many services they provide. Get the smile you deserve, from a smiling staff.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 28 - apr 3
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): LWhen you have your heart set on meeting a goal, you can move faster than that road runner in the old cartoons. You might have better results if you strive to be candid rather than hide your feelings in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Widen your network of friends and acquaintances in the upcoming week by getting familiar with the latest trends. Your social life can be energized if you take up a sport or sign up for exercise classes with a partner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Brilliant is as brilliant does. Show off your understanding of a subject by putting it into action. Your grasp of the latest ideas and new discoveries can draw you and a special someone closer this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Accept positive criticism if it’s offered. In the week ahead, your thoughtful and studious behaviors may shift into new territory as you become more ambitious and want to participate more fully in the outer world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out and about. You might be at your best when you have a cheerful companion by your side. You may not be content unless there is something fun to do and someplace to go in the upcoming week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your mind is at its best today, so make decisions and discoveries while the time is right. Your intuitions could be out of kilter later in the week, when it will be best to avoid a dispute with a loved one.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your ringing phone may accompany an upswing in popularity. Stay in touch with your most trusted friends and partners, because the news and views you hear could help you get ahead in the week to come. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The change jingling in your pocket could fall out an unnoticed hole in the early part of the week. In your enthusiasm to spend time with loved ones or friends, you might be careless about spending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Content might be king, but the contentment that comes from being in perfect harmony with others is the power behind the throne. You can enjoy working side by side with your favorite people this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are on a roll, being overconfident can create challenges. You are unflinching about tackling even the grittiest jobs, but purchasing decisions can be penny wise and pound foolish in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Great ideas sometimes need to simmer before they make a palatable meal. In the upcoming week, avoid changing your business and financial routines based on incomplete knowledge of new opportunities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people may call you old-fashioned, but your sterling ethics and moral code will withstand the test of tides and time. Focus on rising above petty gossip and some people’s odd behavior in the week ahead.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Two ‘Underground’ Vegetables Join Forces In A Soup You’ll Want To Share By Wolfgang Puck One of the happiest benefits of the farmers market revolution is the fact that food lovers get to discover products that not so long ago were unknown or unavailable. Seeing beautiful piles of produce in a market stall and talking with the people who grew them encourages cooks to try vegetables or fruits that they may once have been wary of tasting through unfamiliarity, much in the way that toddlers sometimes instinctively turn their heads away when introduced to new foods. Two of my favorite ingredients whose profiles have risen in recent years - thanks in part to farmers markets are sunchokes and fennel bulbs. I like to think of them as both literally and figuratively “underground” vegetables, because they grow beneath the soil and once were little known to the general public. What’s especially interesting and pleasing to me is how well they complement each other, as you’ll see when you make my recipe for sunchoke and fennel soup. “Sunchoke” is the modern-day name now generally given to what once called the Jerusalem artichoke. The name has changed largely for accuracy, since the knobby little tuber (an underground stem, or rhizome, like a potato), which looks a bit like overgrown ginger, neither comes from Jerusalem nor is related to the artichoke, apart from a shared slightly nutty flavor. In fact, the first part of the former name comes from the fact that it’s part of the sunflower family, and the Italian word for that plant is girasole, literally meaning “turning toward the sun” as sunflowers tend to do; though it was mistranslated into English as a reference to the Holy Land! Sunchokes are highly versatile, delicious raw in thin slices or cooked in a wide variety of ways. Fennel bulb, meanwhile, is related to the feathery, anise-scented herb called fennel. The bulb is wonderfully crisp and refreshingly flavorful, delicious raw in salads or cooked. Some people, however, may object to its hint of sweet licorice-like flavor. But when you bring cooked sunchokes and bulb fennel together in a pureed soup, something marvelous happens. That licorice flavor recedes to become subtly herbaceous, while the sunchokes harmonize perfectly with their mildly nutty richness. (I also include a potato to lend the mixture just a touch more body, as well as a large shallot for its sweetly oniony aromatic note.) The result is an elegant, beautiful soup worthy of a special dinner party, especially if you take the optional extra step of deep-frying some thinly sliced sunchokes to add a delightfully crispy garnish like miniature potato chips. So please visit your local farmers market soon and try these unheralded stars of the vegetable world. I hope you’ll agree with me that they were meant for each other! SUNCHOKE AND FENNEL SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 lemon, juiced, squeezed halves reserved 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 pounds (1 kg) sunchokes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 1 pound (500 g) fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, small fronds reserved for garnish 1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock or broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper, for garnish Sunchoke Chips (recipe follows), for optional garnish Put half of the lemon juice and a squeezed lemon half in a mixing bowl with the water. Peel and cube the sunchokes, and put the cubes in the lemon water. Heat a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then the shallot and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fragrant and begin to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the diced sunchokes and add them to the pot along with the potatoes, followed by the 3 cups of stock and the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and sunchokes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Working in batches if necessary and following the manufacturer’s instructions for pureeing hot liquids, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth; keep pureed batches in a clean bowl, and then carefully transfer the pureed soup back to the pot. Stir in more stock as needed to reach a fluid consistency you like, and gently reheat the soup over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls, garnishing each serving with chopped fennel fronds, coarsely ground black pepper, and, if you like, sunchoke chips. SUNCHOKE CHIPS 1 pound (500 g) unpeeled sunchokes, scrubbed clean Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 tablespoon kosher salt Fill a large bowl with cold water. With a sharp knife or a mandoline, carefully cut the sunchokes into thin slices about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick, immediately dropping them into a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Rinse and drain the slices 3 times, and pat them very dry with paper towels. Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to reach a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of the skillet and heat the oil to a temperature of 375 F (190 C). Alternatively, use a countertop thermostat-controlled electric deep-fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Working in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet, fry the sunchoke slices until golden brown, stirring occasionally with a wire skimmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Using the skimmer, transfer the chips to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with some salt. Once the chips have cooled completely, store in an airtight container at cool room temperature until needed.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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