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─Photo by Bob Vosseller A rally in support of President Donald Trump was held on the beach of Point Pleasant Beach on the morning of Flag Day. The group posed their female supporters for a photo for the event which culminated in serving up birthday cake in honor of the president who turned 74 on June 14. By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – It was billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering. About 20 Trump supporters turned out in shorts, bathing suits,
red hats and red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the borough. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day. “The idea is to get people to come out and gather with those who support Donald Trump for president and to
network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said. “We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,” he added. On Memorial Day a
large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and questioning the medical data that was used to (Flag - See Page 4)
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This Month In History: Toms River In 1950
By J. Mark Mutter It was the beginning of the second half of the 20th century: 1950. In June of that year, Ocean County was celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Half way around the world in Korea, the North invaded the South. A nd locally, t wo changes to our com-
munit y were in the planning stages that would change Toms River forever. 1950: Celebration and Turmoil Ocean County was created by the state legislature in 1850 and the “village of Toms River” was designated as the county seat. It would
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festivities. It was a year, here, of celebration. 1950 also saw the invasion in June of the democratic Republic of South Korea by its communist neighbor to the north. U.N. forces - led by the United States - would quickly respond and American boys would
go off to war again, including our boys here. This period of time right after the end of the Second World War - the late 1940s and early 1950s - saw two separate projects, in the planning stages, that would alter the history of Toms River: a major state roadway and a
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A professional fireworks display will still be held on July 4, despite the fact that the state hasn’t fully reopened from the coronavirus pandemic. A 25-minute fireworks display will be put on at Shelter Cove in Toms River. The show is scheduled for July 4, at dusk or approximately 9 p.m. The fireworks vendor was hired by Jesse Sipe, a firefighter in town. He got the permits from the police and fire departments. Even the Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration was notified. “The Fourth of July is by far my favorite holiday, and fireworks are a huge part of it,” he said. The fireworks will be paid for by his company, Sipe Adjustment Group. He said Toms River (Fireworks - See Page 6)
Officials Push For New VA Clinic
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The county needs a new clinic for its over 40,000 veterans and officials are tired of the federal government’s “needless delays” in building one. That was the view expressed through a unanimously approved resolution by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders asking the Department of Veterans Affairs to fast track a new facility to replace the aging James J. Howard clinic in Brick Township. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “our veterans fought for us when we needed them and now, we are ready to fight for them. The facility and the location are simply too small.” While plans for the clinic seemed to be progressing, issues with the federal bidding process led the VA to cancel a contract to build the clinic. Vicari added, “we are working closely with Congressman Chris Smith, who is the senior member of the New Jersey Congressional delegation, and Rep. Andy Kim to fast track this (Clinic - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 make that decision. A number of small American flags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees in honor of the President’s birthday which happened to fall on Flag Day, June 14. A Trump re-election banner was flying as well. “We really just want people to come out in support and enjoy themselves,” Brooks added. The rally was not organized in conjunction with any county or local Republican political organizations but Brooks said he expected some members of Republican groups to stop by. He and Frank Cott had organized the two events along with Michael Shapiro who was present on the beach and who also came out for the Memorial Day protest. “We’ve been protesting since March for businesses to reopen and against the tyranny of Murphy and his executive order and the stay at home order. We were fighting for small businesses. We’ve been doing all this work - night, day 24/7 - and today is just about coming out having a piece of cake, flying the flag for Flag Day, celebrate President Trump’s birthday. Today is just a happy day,” Ayla Wolf said. She organized the Memorial Day protest held in the borough. “Our rallies include everyone. We are for everyone. Trump has never really been a Republican; he isn’t really a Democrat either. He is anti-establishment and we are celebrating him for that. Republicans hate him, Democrats hate him but he’s really not either party,” Wolf said. Sporting a red cap with the number 45 embroidered in white, Candace Moore noted that along with Brooks, she was not the only black American to be part of the rally. “I’m new to the group. I’m from Pennsylvania but I have friends around here and I wanted to come and hang out with some fellow Trump
supporters. It encourages you to stand your ground. I will be voting for Trump again in November.” Moore said she felt governors had overridden “our constitutional rights by shutting down our businesses and our state. Even in the wake of a national emergency you can’t violate the constitution. I’m not afraid to say I’m a Trump supporter. I used to live in Philadelphia which is a very liberal town so if I can wear my hat there, I can wear it anywhere.” Shapiro said “we’re here to celebrate the President’s birthday and support Jenkinson’s Beach.” Representing Latinas for Trump was Rowan University student Diana Jiminez of Glassboro who said she supported the president’s position on immigration. “I think the immigration rights should be stricter. I came from Columbia and don’t think it’s fair for immigrants to come and get a job right away. My mother has a master’s in international business and we all had to wait 10 years to come here,” she said. “I think this country has been going down a bad course for many years and the establishment government has let it all happen. Trump is the first person not associated with them and never took any money from them so he’s doing what he feels is best for the country,” David Rasp of Point Pleasant said. Brick resident Edward Xavier Young said he’s been to a number of rallies, protests and celebrations including a protest the day before at the governor’s “spacious compound in Middletown, one of his five mansions around the world but today is a day of happiness and celebration. It is President Trump’s 74th birthday and it is also Flag Day and it is also the anniversary of George Washington creating the United States Army.” Young also said he felt the governor had overreached his authority concerning the shutdown of the state and business. “The people of New Jersey can’t wait to vote him out of office.”
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Continued From Page 1 has been good to him and it’s time to return the favor. The fireworks over the Toms River, which is organized by Beachwood, has been postponed until September 5, on Labor Day weekend. “The fireworks may well have an attendance of upwards of 15,000 people,” Beachwood Mayor Ron Roma has said. “This would make it impossible to practice the Governor’s order of limited outdoor group gatherings and social distancing.” Hearing that the fireworks were cancelled is what made Sipe want to put them on himself. Everyone remembers how, two years ago, the fireworks were cancelled at the last minute. The vendor did not have staff available with
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Continued From Page 1 project.” Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Veteran’s Service Bureau, said the VA needs to explain the reasons behind the latest delay. “We have been patient, but now it is time to move ahead and get this project done.” Both Freeholders sent a letter on May 26 to Smith and Kim pledging them any assistance the county could offer. John P. Dorrity has served as the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau for years and his reputation for being an outspoken advocate for veterans’ benefits and services is
licenses to transport explosives. They later said they had a problem with a driver, and did not have a good Plan B. Some logistics need to be worked out for this year still, he said, because Shelter Cove has just one road in and out. But there are other places on the water for people to see them. And there are other spots throughout town and neighboring towns where they could be seen. Everyone is urged to maintain social distancing. “This is very personal for me as 2020 has been very trying on this town, and country, and figured celebrating our Independence Day is something everyone can safely enjoy,” he said. “This is what everybody needs right now.” For more information, visit facebook.com/ events/185441016178634/
well known around the state. Dorrity recalled the efforts in the 1980s to secure the current facility. “It was the first of its type in the country and when it was first discussed it was planned as a mini-hospital. We were very proud of it when it opened in 91-92. I remember the protests we had back then to help get it going. At that time Bergen County had the largest number of veterans in the state.” That has changed and Ocean County has the most now. Dorrity put the number of veterans at around 41,000. “We get veterans from Monmouth County as well that come here. We need a new clinic now,” Dorrity added. (Clinic - See Page 8)
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER My Mother's Recovery From COVID-19 I n ea rly Apr il, my 74-year-old mother, a highrisk patient, contracted COVID-19 while in an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania. She was successfully treated in a hospital outside of Philadelphia, PA with a blend of treatments including oxygen, chloroquine (treatment for malaria), antibiotics, and Tylenol. Because of the attentive healthcare workers and their responsiveness, she was not put on a ventilator, despite her sudden spike in fever and drop in oxygen levels. Some physicians treating COVID-19 patients report ventilators to be causing more harm than good and should be used only as a last resort. This has been reaffirmed by the recent treatment guidelines issued by the National Institute of Health. I am eternally grateful for the excellent and smart care that my mother received and it has made me think about the big picture of present and future therapies for COVID-19. Physicians and hospitals should be open to all possible treatments for COVID-19. Successful treatments, like the ones my mother received, are available now. Patients have also had successful recoveries using Remdesivir, a strong antiviral medicine. And most recently, a very old therapy model – blood plasma from recovered patients – is being seriously investigated. Other methods for healing patients have been reported around the globe but are not routinely explored here. Intravenous vitamin C, a known anti-inflammatory nutrient and immune system booster, is just one of these. Treatments using a mix of hydrogen and oxygen gases, known as hydrogen therapy, seem to be
able to turn oxygen deprivation symptoms around by reducing the causes of inflammation in the body. In addition, homeopathy has had success in India for COVID-19, as it has had success in many other times in history during widespread infections. Our medical professionals and government leaders must be open to learning from other successful methods around the world. Being open to various ways of treating patients will save lives. As one of New Jersey’s new laws removes malpractice liability for healthcare practitioners during this crisis, there is a great opportunity to think outside the box and to try new treatments with patient consent. Attempts at creating a vaccine for coronavirus have not been successful in the past. Our focus should be on individualized treatments. Even if a vaccine is successfully developed, it won’t be ready for use for a long time (one year – 18 months) and it will not be appropriate for everyone. It is imperative to find feasible solutions for infected individuals now. Making sure that we maintain and strengthen treatment options is not only important for COVID-19 and any infection but it is also critical for individual health. As we move forward to the point when we can return to our lives - our livelihoods, schooling and social gatherings - let us make sure to preserve health care choices. And let us not allow politics, business incentives or tunnel vision get in the way of truly healing people who become ill. Hilary Jersey Lawrence
A Plan To Lower State Taxes Governor Murphy! Don’t squander your best chance to show true leadership! Governor, you have recently been talking about a “fiscal disaster” in the post-corona period. Knowing your DNA make up, you might be rushing to raise taxes as a solution to this disaster. Governor, do not use the corona crisis as an excuse to satisfy your longterm itch to raise our taxes or to create new ones. You should instead use this crisis to cut spending and slash costs, like any reasonable family or private business would do, when faced with a financial disaster. It’s time to show the world that you are capable of doing more than raising taxes or parading your face on TV telling us how many people got infected or died from corona. We would like to remind you that the residents of New Jersey are already taxed up to the hilt and this is not the time to play favoritism towards your political allies at the expense of the taxpayers. You should be keen of one important point. Your polls are currently high and you might be flying high too. However, we would like to remind you of the fate of two of your predecessors, Governor McGreevey who raised taxes and Governor Christie whose polls were so high after storm Sandy, that he felt emboldened to do anything he wanted. Both of them went crashing down. And remember the first President Bush? His polls were in the stratosphere after Desert Storm. However, he got booted out of office shortly after, because of higher taxes. So don’t feel emboldened, Governor, by your high polls. Polls can change in the blink of an eye. This is the most appropriate time to cut expenses and it’s been long overdue. For that matter, we offer our own recommendations that we pub-
Letters Editor lished on Facebook inTo April The be unnecessary to raise any 2018 at facebook.com/njptr and on our website at njptr. org. In fact, Mr. Sweeney’s “Path to Progress” mirrors our recommendations, except that ours were published three months before he published his, so don’t think we copied them. So if you are reluctant to use his because his name is attached to them, please use ours, take credit for them and call them the “Murphy’s recommendations to save New Jersey from a financial catastrophe.” How should you handle the financial crisis coming our way? Two simple steps: 1. In the short term, freeze all public workers and teachers’ salaries at their current levels until the financial crisis improves, and 2. In the long term, cut the exorbitant healthcare and pension benefits they currently enjoy for all new hires. (Public workers and teachers: Please spare me your sob stories, this does not affect you or apply to you) It’s ironic that during this crisis, no public workers or teachers lost a penny compared to the private sector people who got crushed by losing their jobs and their businesses, are still waiting for their stimulus checks or unemployment benefits, and still have to pay the high salaries and exorbitant benefits of those public workers. Governor, the pain should be shared equally by all parties. We’re all in it together, aren’t we? The private sector already paid the price for this crisis, it’s now time for the State workers to share in that pain. By following our recommendations, it will
taxes or to have any mass layoffs of public workers, like you suggested here and there, since the money saved will be enough for all public workers to keep their jobs. Governor, this is your best chance to show true leadership. If you raise taxes, your daily TV appearances will be long forgotten by the next election. The people will only remember the pain, the suffering and the higher taxes you inflicted on them and on their families. So what side will you be on, Governor? The public workers whose salaries and exorbitant benefits are still intact despite a major financial crisis, or the private sector and taxpayers who got devastated during that crisis and still have to pay those public workers’ high salaries and benefits? Do the right thing, Governor. This is not the time to play politics. Control your impulses and reject any proposal from the NJEA and the public sector unions, who will most likely pressure you to raise our taxes to keep their benefits intact. Otherwise, you will risk triggering the worst depression New Jersey has ever known, which will be deservedly named “The Murphy’s Depression.” Don’t believe me, Gorvernor? Ask your friend Ben Bernanke. He is the expert of the Great Depression of 1929 and the architect, along with Greenspan, of the Great Recession of 2008. George Kneisser Executive Director NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform
Republicans Stifling Right To Vote It is absolutely appalling that some Republicans in this nation such as in the states of Iowa and Georgia are now, in a presidential election year, in the middle of a still deadly pandemic, actively taking steps to deny Americans the democratic right to vote! Just reported in Iowa despite great success in voter participation by mail in their recent primary, Republicans in that state then quickly took measures to enact legislation to prevent mail-in voting, outrageous! In Georgia recently voters who went to vote in primaries in their state found themselves waiting i n long, long li nes for hours despite getting up very early in the morning to exercise their democratic right to vote! They were told that either newly received voting machines were not working right or that poll workers did not have the correct codes for the machines! Have our local, state and federal Republicans i n New Jersey stood up and loudly condemned these obvious and deplorable efforts by Republicans in other states to shamefully suppress voting? Answer: No! Patricia Murphy Toms River
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Justice In Policing Act Would Reform, Not Dismantle, Law Enforcement From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced that he will co-sponsor the Justice in Policing Act, H.R. 7120, a bill that would make critical reforms to America’s
law enforcement system in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and a number of other deaths within communities of color by law enforcement personnel. “The deaths of George
Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and so many others are tragic and stark reminders that reform isn’t just necessary, it’s a matter of life and death,” said Congressman Kim. “The way to achieve justice and create real public safety isn’t to get caught in partisan fights about debates over defunding or dismantling our law enforcement, but by making real meaningful change to make law enforcement more accountable to the people
it serves and by ensuring communities of color get the resources they’ve been denied for too long. I’m proud to stand with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to support this bill and will fight hard to see it passed into law.” The Justice in Policing Act provides critical reforms that address ongoing issues impacting law enforcement and communities of color with the aim of greater public safety. The bill would
ban the use of chokeholds, end racial profiling, make lynching a federal crime, mandate data collection on police encounters, ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on effective, community-based policing programs, and streamline federal law to prosecute excessive force and establish independent prosecutors for police investigations. In the past weeks, Congressman Kim has joined peaceful demonstrations
cal l i ng for ju st ice for George Floyd, has held a virtual forum on discrimination and bias, and has met with black community leaders to hear their concerns and discuss solutions on police reform and other critical issues. In the coming weeks, the Congressman will be holding additional listening sessions and convenings to elevate the voices and issues of the black community in Burlington and Ocean Counties.
$280M Funding Available For NJ Hospitals Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker announced $280,127,442 in federal fund-
ing from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support safety- net hospitals across New Jersey. The senators secured this special funding in the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Act.
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Continued From Page 6 Dorrity doesn’t blame the federal Veterans Association over the delay. “The specificity on the federal level for construction is insane and this pandemic didn’t help.” He said he’d like to see the new facility based more centrally in Ocean County and believes Route 9 in Bayville would be ideal. “The Freeholders have the right mindset but the veterans need this in a jurisdiction that is centrally located and has plenty of parking.” Dorrity said adding that he’s spoken with officials who said they’d prefer a new facility be based in either Brick where it is now or moved to Toms River. He said he’s hoping that contract issues impacting the project are rectified soon. “These are good contracts but the mechanics of some of these contracts make it crazy.” Among the many veterans who utilize the current clinic is Michael Colicchio, 72, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is a resident of Holiday City in Toms River.
“Hospitals throughout New Jersey have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our safety net hospitals have been especially hard hit by this pandemic and this critical funding will allow them to continue providing top-notch care for our state’s most vulnerable populations,” said Sen. Menendez. “If we allowed these hospitals to fail, we would failed the countless New Jerseyans that rely on them for their health care. I
“I’m originally from Jersey City Bayonne and we had a clinic in Jersey City and a vet center in Secaucus which was pretty convenient. I’ve been going to the one in Brick since I moved down here in 2008. I go every six months for a checkup or a medications refill. My appointments are pretty fluid,” Colicchio said. “Sometimes there is a wait with things like getting the earwax blown out of your ears but that’s not crucial. I don’t know if moving the clinic will correct that because you still need doctors,” he added, referencing the shortage of staff. “I can’t complain about treatment and I still see my civilian doctors who I can get to see in a couple of hours. If there is room for improvement of its physicality, yes. Parking - you have to park close to Highway 70 sometimes,” Colicchio added agreeing with Dorrity’s idea of a Bayville location on Route 9 in a currently vacant strip mall lot. Colicchio said “if I get there at 8 in the morning, I don’t have much of a problem. If I get there at 10 in the morning then I have to park on a side street or on an access road almost to Route 70. It all depends on time of day and day of week.
have been pressing HHS to release additional funds from the provider fund and I will continue fighting for the funding and resources our hospitals, providers and state needs to combat and recover from this virus.” “Insufficient funding for New Jersey’s safety net hospitals not only jeopardizes their ability to care for some of our most vulnerable populations, but also threatens their financial viability,” said Sen. Booker.
“We must ensure our hospitals primarily serving Medicaid and low-income patients have the resources needed to provide quality care to all, particularly during the current public health crisis. I am pleased to see HHS release this critical funding to New Jersey hospitals so we can continue to protect the health and safety of all of our residents.” Sen. Menendez led a bipartisan letter, along with Sen. Booker, that urged HHS and Centers
It does get busy and there is a wait at times but every doctor has that problem. There is usually more than a handful of veterans there waiting, maybe 10 people at a time.” Congressman Andy Kim, who has toured the clinic twice in the 18 months he’s been in office, co-wrote a recent op-ed with Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey. They said that the federal government has let down the veterans, and did not keep their promise. The current clinic was made to serve a population of about 5,000, an eighth of the current veteran population in Ocean County alone, they said. “In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in Ocean County for a new CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more modern facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need,” they wrote.
for Medicare and Medicaid Services to disperse this funding as quickly as possible. In normal times, these hospitals face high-uncompensated care costs and bring in significantly lower revenue than other hospitals; the pandemic has severely exacerbated these disparities. The patients these hospitals serve often face underlying health conditions and barriers to quality health care, meaning they’re at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
“At the time, the VA said that restarting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower costs” and would be done “in line with VA’s new business practices” to “ensure alignment with the current VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense. We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until finally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024. That’s a decade after this process was started,” they wrote. This latest decision came as a surprise to officials, and they have not received sufficient explanations as to how this project fell through the cracks, they said. Even while the plan for a new facility is getting started, the VA can do the following right now, they said: • fully staff the current clinic • establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet vets closer to home • find solutions to the parking problem • meet with veteran leaders publicly to provide transparency and hear what they have to say.
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Toms River Hosts Pride Flag Raising
─Photo courtesy Toms River The Pride flag was raised in front of Town Hall with government officials and members of the Exit 82 Theatre Company. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township held its Pride flag raising ceremony near the Town Hall, in association with Pride events going on in the township. The flag will fly through the month of June to honor Pride Month. The colors of the rainbow have significance: red represents life, orange is for healing, yellow is sunshine, green means nature, blue represents harmony, and purple is spirit. Additionally, a local theater company is organizing a drive-thru pride festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on Hyers Street. This is behind Daddio’s Grille and Wellspring Church.
After 1 p.m., there will be a day of online performances and presentations by the LGBTQIA+ community. A breakdown of the shows and presentations will be available at the drive-through festival. Exit 82 Theatre Company is “encouraging all visitors from all over NJ to come by and drive through to celebrate but, most importantly, remember that no one is alone.” In 2019, Exit 82 hosted Ocean County and Toms River’s first Pride Festival. However, recent social distancing requirements had stifled a traditional celebration for this year.
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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – People are still very concerned about COVID-19 and want to get tested, but state officials warn that there are companies out there offering false or misleading claims regarding testing. “As public access to COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibody testing increases, so do opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to make money by exploiting people’s confusion and fears,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re urging consumers to do their homework, understand the types of tests being marketed, and recognize what those tests can and cannot do, so they don’t fall victim to false promises and outright scams.” Some of these companies are otherwise legitimate small businesses who are incorrectly stating information about the tests. Some are outright scammers, the state said. Some people are trying to sell tests that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because they may not provide accurate results. Some people are going door-to-door performing fake tests for money, and some are offering free test kits in exchange for people’s personal and health insurance information. There are also reports that scammers posing as contact tracers are texting New Jersey residents with messages saying they came in contact with someone who had COVID-19. The text messages ask people to follow links and then try to get them to reveal their personal information. Two recent businesses were sent ceaseand-desist letters because of claims made claims in the sale of antibody, or “serological,” tests for COVID-19. One was a health club in Morris County and the other is a dentist in Passaic County. Antibody testing differs from diagnostic testing in that antibody testing is intended to determine if you possess antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which indicates past exposure to the virus. Diagnostic testing is intended to determine if you currently have the disease. One claim was that the serological test can determine “if someone has already contracted the virus and, thus, has developed the antibodies to prevent contracting it again.” The statement appears misleading, according to the attorney general’s office, because a person may have contracted the virus but not yet developed antibodies that would result in a positive antibody test, and because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long.
In another claim, the presence of a particular antibody would mean a patient is “now clear, they have the antibody, they’re safe.” The statement appears misleading because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long, or whether someone with antibodies would not be able to spread the virus, Grewal said. “Misinformation of this nature has the potential to provide false security to individuals and contribute, in the aggregate, to widespread public harm, and also violates New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act,” the Division stated in the letters. “Unfortunately, where there’s money to be made, scammers, con artists, and identify thieves are never far behind,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Consumers should be wary of anyone advertising tests for sales via email, on social media, or over the phone. With testing now widely available in New Jersey pharmacies and healthcare practitioners’ offices, fi nding a trustworthy testing site is easier than ever. And consumers should understand that legitimate contact tracers will never ask for social security numbers, bank account or credit card information, or insurance numbers over the phone. They don’t need that information.” Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Testing-Related Scams: • Want a test? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you want an antibody test, reach out to your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. They can help you figure out if the test will be covered by insurance and where to fi nd a legitimate clinic, and can ensure that you understand what the results mean. • Do research before buying. Scammers put pressure on people to buy or commit without giving them time to do further research. Before you agree to anything, do some investigating. Check the FDA website to verify claims that a test has have been approved by the FDA or has received an emergency use authorization issued by the FDA. • Understand your options. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a detailed guide to testing for COVID-19. Understand the different tests available and what you need. Never share your personal information with strangers. Only make purchases and share your personal information with people and companies you know and trust. • Know what a legitimate contact tracing interview entails. To learn more about the contact tracing process, go to the NJ Department of Health’s Contact Tracing for COVID-19 webpage.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Dog Bite Awareness Noted With A Paw Print
BELLMAWR– Local residents may soon notice a paw print on their mailbox. But these prints weren’t left by a canine. They are part of a new Postal Service program aimed at preventing dog attacks on letter carriers. The Postal Service continually works to find creative ways to reduce dog bites, which remain a serious concern for our carriers. Dog bite prevention efforts add an additional level of safety awareness for USPS employees, our customers, and other public service organizations. As part of the PAWS Program, a dog paw sticker will be placed on the outside of a mailbox where there is a known dog in the immediate area. The sticker will act as a reminder to proceed with caution when the carrier approaches the area. Cus-
tomers will also receive a card explaining the program. The local post office started placing the paw stickers on mailboxes on June 12, where appropriate. This is especially important if the carrier delivers a package to the door of the residence. A yellow sticker indicates a dog resides at the next delivery address. An orange sticker means a dog resides at that address. In addition to reducing the incidents of dog bites and attacks, The PAWS Program may help dog owners avoid liability in the event of an attack. The Postal Service wants every delivery to be a safe one. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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TOMS RIVER - Craig Hoffer, Toms River, was named Regional Director of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Hoffer, who has worked for PHHC for 15 years, has had experience in office administration, account receivables, payroll, software implementation, and client services. He has also worked in other departments and has had 10,000 hours in pediatric and adult home health care for PHHC. Hoffer will oversee about 450 employees in the Galloway and Toms River offices that operate in Ocean,Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties. A 1999 graduate of Syracuse University, Hoffer is a member of the Galloway Township Chamber of Commerce. Hoffer said, “I found a career and an employer who
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By Chris Lundy TRENTON – In the wake of the worldwide protests against the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal outlined plans to revise how New Jersey officers use force. The Use of Force Policy will determine when the state’s 36,000 law enforcement officers can and can’t use force against civilians. Additionally, there will be public comment on this policy. Residents can comment online and there will also be listening sessions in every county hosted by the county prosecutor. Grewal will host an online forum on June 24 to discuss the current policy and describe some of the changes that might occur. You can register for this by visiting register.gotowebinar.com/ register/2061728745537443599. “T he Use of Force Policy affects eve r yone, a nd so eve r yone shou ld have the opportunity to weigh in on its revisions,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We want to hear from a broad cross-section of our state: police officers, civil rights advocates, religious leaders, victims’ rights organizations, and community members. We especially want to hear from those that have had negative experiences with law enforcement officers because we are committed to getting this right. By engaging residents across New Jersey, we will ensure that the updated policy ref lects
New Jersey’s values.” The public comments can be given at nj.gov/oag/force, which will be open through August 1, 2020. The por tal allows residents to submit comments about any aspect of the Use of Force Policy, but specifically requests input on topics that will be discussed as part of the revision process, including: Specif ic tactics designed to subdue a subject (e.g., chokeholds, neck restraints, strikes to the head and face, use of police dogs); Engaging subjects with serious mental illness or substance abuse issues; Exhausting all other reasonable means (e.g., verbal war nings) and pursuing de-escalation before resorting to deadly force; • Applying force proportionate to the subject’s alleged conduct (e.g., limiting the use of force when the subject has committed a non-violent offense); • Less-than-lethal uses of force (e.g., bean bag shots, rubber bullets, disabling netting); • Duty to intervene when another officer engages in excessive use of force; • Firing a weapon at a moving vehicle; • High-speed car pursuits; • Reporting and training requirements; and Any other proposals that reduce the risk of injur y and death to civilians while maintaining the safety of police officers.
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The Toms River Times, June 20, 2020, Page 13 Beach State Park. And he was a proponent of building the Garden State Parkway. (The Driscoll Bridge spanning the Raritan Bay is named in his honor.) The Garden State Parkway Under Driscoll’s leadership, the Parkway was built. The October 29, 1950 edition of New Brunswick’s Sunday Times had a page one headline that said the “First Section of Route 4 Parkway Is Completed.” It was a 10-mile stretch in Union and Middlesex Counties. That same newspaper ran another headline that said “Red Attacks Mounting On North Korean Front As Yanks Near Border.” The North Koreans were “stubbornly” fighting the U.S. drive towards the Manchurian border, it was reported. That edition also noted that Pres. Harry Truman and Gen. Dwight Eisenhower had met amid speculation that Eisenhower would soon take command of Allied forces in Europe under a new organization - NATO. Gov. Driscoll continued his work on the Parkway and lobbied the legislature to create the New Jersey Highway Authority. It was established in 1952 and in November - the same year Eisenhower was elected President - New Jersey voters approved a $285 million bond referendum for Parkway construction. With this funding, construction would take off, and the last major section would be completed in 1957. The Garden State Parkway unalterably changed the landscape of New Jersey. It split Toms River in half, east and west, and opened up our town to unprecedented growth. That long, laborious drive from north to south would be over. Toms River would be changed forever. NEXT: The second half of big change: a chemical dye producing company from Cincinatti, Ohio begins plans in 1950 to re-locate to Toms River SOURCES: Federal Census; N.J. Road Map; N.J. Legislative Manual; N.J. Turnpike Authority website - “Garden State Parkway;” The Sunday Times; The Governors of New Jersey, Rutgers University Press J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Township Clerk. He chaired the Township’s 225 year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250 year anniversary committee in 2017.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE N.J. Department of Health Issues Guidance for Outdoor Organized Sports
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health today issued guidance on COVID-19 health and safety protocols for outdoor organized sports activities which are set to resume as of June 22. The guidance permits practices and competitions for low-risk sports (golf, tennis) that do not involve contact, and modified no-contact practices for medium-risk (soccer, baseball, softball) and high-risk (football) sports. Traditional practices and competitions for medium-risk sports are expected to be allowed as of July 6, and on July 20 for high-risk sports. As of now, only outdoor activities will be permitted. “Sports provide an opportunity for healthy exercise and skill building,” said state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “This guidance will enable these activities to resume while protecting the players, coaches and staff – and the larger community – from the spread of COVID-19,” Persichilli said. Under the guidance, outdoor athletic facilities are permitted to open and be available for organized youth and adult sports activities. Municipalities retain the discretion to open or close municipal fields or facilities for these activities. Each sports program is required to develop a preparation plan that includes social distancing, staggered schedules, screening, equipment cleaning/sanitation, and face covering protocols, among other measures. Programs should consider consistent groups
of the same staff, volunteers and athletes, and avoid mixing between groups. Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and equipment to practices, and equipment sharing should be limited. Practices and games must follow outdoor gathering limits including athletes, staff and any visitors or spectators. Staff and parents/guardians/visitors are required to wear cloth face coverings at practices and games. Athletes are encouraged to wear masks during downtime, but not during physical activity.Nonessential visitors, spectators, staff, volunteers, vendors, members of the media, and activities involving external groups or organizations should be limited as much as possible. The guidance does not apply to professional sports activities or US national team activities. High school sporting activities under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) must abide by NJSIAA protocols, which shall consider state Health Department guidance, and per Executive Order No. 149, may not resume before June 30. Youth sports summer camps, which are permitted to open July 6, must follow camp standards in addition to the organized sports guidance. Follow the New Jersey Department of Health on Twitter @njdeptofhealth, Faceboook / njdeptofhealth, Instagram @njdeptofhealth and Snapchat @njdoh.
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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.
Most people with diabetes have to avoid fruits entirely, at least the starchy sort. But I think figs are okay. Figs made news in 2019, and I bet it wasn’t even a 2 second blip on the news when researchers published profoundly useful benefits! We now know that a fig-derived compound called “abscisic acid” may be helpful for metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Why is this important? It’s time to stop making yourself crazy and just enjoy your food again. My book, Diabetes Without Drugs, explains exactly how to do that. See any chain book store, Amazon or my own website. Also, I am happy to send you some delicious recipes via email. Here are some tips for healthy eating: 1. Fig Fruit. Include fig fruits, or take a dietary supplement that contains this ingredient as part of its formula. Clinical studies support “abscisic acid” for blood sugar benefits, and it ranks up there with gymnema sylvestre, cinnamon and berberine. 2. Oils. Don’t use old oils, freshen them periodically because they go rancid quickly. Some healthy oils include almond oil, grape seed oil, tea seed and olive oil. Some oils are more harmful because they cause higher levels of inflammatory compounds. If you’re interested in my other article, find it on my website. It’s called “The Best and Worst Oils to Cook With.”
3. Flour. One of my favorite flours to cook with is almond flour, as in 100% blanched almonds. Almond flour has approximately 20 carbs per cup, versus over 70 carbs for wheat flour. It also contains “salicin” which is a cousin to aspirin so it has analgesic benefits! Almond flour is also gluten-free. 4. Alcohol. It attacks your pancreas which is the organ that controls blood sugar. So I highly recommend you avoid alcohol. I’d suggest you pay the few extra dollars to buy alcohol-free extracts of vanilla and almond for your baking recipes. 5. Cheese. Cheese is like dope to some of us! Cheese contains a protein called “casein” and also “beta Casomorphine-7” which act on your brain’s opiate receptors! Milk has some, but it’s really concentrated in cheese and ice cream. That’s where the nefarious oxycodone, heroine and morphine drugs bind to! This presents a challenge for people who have diabetes and/or dairy allergies. For those of you who want to be casein free, skip the cheese entirely. But if you want to try an experiment, test yourself with a sheep or goat-derived cheese. People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else so eat a well-balanced diet. The right foods sustain and improve your health because they are natural and not man-made. Basically, the “right foods” have a shorter distance between Point A and Point B meaning there is a direct line from the Earth to your plate.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Preps For Outside Dining By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – There are more than 3,000 food establishments in Ocean County and many restaurants and eateries will soon be taking advantage of the opportunity to provide outside dining to residents and visitors. County officials are looking to make this reality as it works with municipalities where restaurants are located on county roads. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly said that “up until now many of these restau rants have been allowed only curbside pickup and delivery due to Gov. Murphy’s executive order forcing the closure of restaurants.” Kelly is the liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department. He added, “we have received a number of calls from municipalities asking that we help accommodate restaurants located on county roads that want to have outside dining. We want to do everything we can to make this happen safely.” Outside dining started up on June 15. The Board of Freeholders can only assist on County roads. Ocean County has been in discussions with town officials from Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and Toms River Township to determine the best set-up that will allow a good dining experience while keeping everyone safe,
Kelly noted. The County will allow for the temporary closure of one block of Washington Street, a County road, from Main Street to Robbins Parkway to accommodate outside dining in Toms River while in Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach, the County roadways will remain open for the motoring public but will allow for barricades to be positioned to block off the parking spaces along the roadway so people can safely access the restaurants while dining tables will be located on the sidewalk. “We are working to help our small businesses that have been dramatically impacted financially by the coronavirus,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari said, “we want to do all we can to accommodate them while keeping safety a priority. Their economic health is the county’s economic health. We wish Gov. Murphy had allowed for this sooner.” Each request by a municipality will be taken on a case by case basis according to Kelly. “As of right now we are working with the towns to assist in meeting the needs of these businesses. It is key to their future and their success,” Kelly added. Ocean County Administrator Carl W. Block said the provisions will not go beyond the coronavirus emergency.
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Lakewood. Call (732)363-6655 to schedule an appointment. OHI has bilingual staff. • CHEMED offers testing Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only. Testing will be administered in an outdoor tent in the CHEMED parking lot at 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood. Call (732) 364-2144 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. Antibody tests measure the immune system’s response to an infection. Negative antibody results DO NOT rule out SARs-CoV-2 infection, particularly in those who have recently been in contact with someone who has the virus. A nasal swab (a molecular diagnostic test) is performed to rule out the possibility that someone could be an asymptomatic carrier of the virus. Positive results SHOULD NOT be used as the sole basis to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection. Positive results may be due to past or present infection with non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strains, such as coronavirus HKU1, NL63, OC43, or 229E. These are causes of the common cold. People who test positive for antibodies are not guaranteed to be free of all virus and therefore may still be able to transmit the virus to others. For more information please visit OHI at ohinj. org or CHEMED at chemedhealth.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Inspectors Ready For Restaurant Reopening
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As restaurants begin to reopen, the Ocean Count y Health Depar tment will be some of the first people in the establishments, inspecting them to make sure patrons and employees are safe. Outdoor dining began on June 15. The inspectors will be making the rounds as these open. Previous to this date, the Health Department had been inspecting restaurants that are offering curbside and drive through services, as well as grocery stores. “The main goals of the compliance checks up to this point were to ensure substantial compliance with the New Jersey State Food Code,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “Official ratings were not given at that time, however a facility that was not in substantial compliance would have been given a full inspection and time afforded to correct issues.” Any eatery that is not complying with COVID-19 executive orders will be referred to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for enforcement, he said. “We not only want to make sure you’re safe from food-borne illness and other health concerns while dining out but we also want to keep everyone safe when we are in these establishments doing our job,” said OCHD Environmental Health Coordinator John Protonentis. “We’ll have a t y pical busy sum mer ahead of us with approximately 3,250 retail food establishments within the jurisdiction of the OCHD with a good amount scheduled for inspection. The OCHD will also continue to provide guidance and assistance to long-term health care facility food preparation activities to those that request such.” The following is a list of rules that establishments must follow:
• Ensure all areas designated for food and/or beverage consumption are in confor mance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations; • Limit capacity to a number that ensures all patrons can remain six feet apart from all other patrons at all times, except for those patrons with whom they are sharing a table; • Ensure that tables seating individual groups are six feet apart in all directions and that individual seats in any shared area that is not reserved for individual groups, such as an outdoor bar area, are also six feet apart in all directions; Prohibit patrons from entering the indoor premises of the food or beverage establishment, except to walk through such premises when entering or exiting the food or beverage establishment in order to access the outdoor area, or to use the restroom; • Require patrons to wear a face covering while inside the indoor premises of the food or beverage establishment, unless the patron has a medical reason for not doing so or is a child under two years of age; and • Prohibit smoking in any outdoor areas designated for the consumption of food and/or beverages. The requirement that food or beverage establishments impose this prohibition shall automatically sunset once food or beverage establishments are permitted to offer in-person service in indoor areas. “The OCHD still expect our residents to follow social distancing and health hygiene measures whether dining out or participating in other activities,” Regenye said. “Food establishment managers and their staff must encourage customers to follow these guidelines if we hope to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus moving forward.” For more infor mation about these guidelines, visit ochd.org.
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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his June 9 press conference that the stayat-home order has been lifted, and that outdoor gatherings – including those for graduations and religious services – are going to be allowed. The stay-at-home order was issued on March 21 to slow the spread of COVID-19, and medical professionals have said this has been successful. “We would not be at this point today had we not taken this step,” he said. The stay-at-home order has saved countless lives. The stay-at-home order was rescinded immediately. Additionally, the capacity for indoor events has increased. The new headcount is whichever is less: 25 percent of the building’s capacity or 50 people. Face coverings and social distancing of 6 feet is still required. He did note that if the downward trend of cases reverses, then restrictions might be enforced again. Outside Events The studies show that transmission is less frequent outside, Murphy said. Therefore, restrictions on outside events will be more lenient.
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The limit for outdoor gatherings is being increased to 100 people, Murphy said. Any gathering that falls under the 1st Amendment, such as religious gatherings outside or protests, are exempt from that number. The state expects to increase the number to 250 people on June 22 and 500 people on July 6. Therefore, schools should prepare for graduations with as many as 500 people as soon as they are allowed on July 6. All outdoor recreation is now being allowed, except in the case of amusement parks, water parks and arcades because these businesses have a high number of people with high-touch surfaces, he said. Pools can also open on June 22. Religious Ceremonies The governor made a special note to explain that the changes apply to religious ceremonies. Houses of worship can welcome 25 percent of their capacity or 50 people. They can also have outdoor gatherings. Murphy said that if a religious leader doesn’t feel comfortable opening up a house of worship for ceremonies, they are not being required to do so.
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Inside The Law Home Inspections Are An Important Part Of The Home Buying Process By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The process of home buying can be overwhelming. One major concern of all buyers, whether they are a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, is the condition of the home. Certainly, the home may have new rugs or paint and updated countertops, which makes the home aesthetically pleasing. However, more important is the age and condition of the major operating systems, such as the furnace, air conditioning units and electrical panel. Also, does the home have any structural concerns such as foundation cracks or roof leaks, which are not readily visible. Even more concerning, are there any environmental concerns, such as mold or asbestos that would impact the ability to safely reside in the home. All of these concerns can be fully investigated by a certified home inspector, thereby giving a home buyer the necessary information required to make a wise home purchase. A home inspection should always be performed by a New Jersey Certified Home Inspector. Always confirm that the home inspector that is hired has the proper training, sufficient expertise and a flawless reputation. Many times your realtor can provide referrals and work with the home inspector to schedule the inspection. There are several types of home inspections, of which a buyer will have to decide which ones best serve them. The first is the general home inspection to ensure the structure and major operating systems are all performing properly. The second is a termite/wood destroying insect inspection, wherein the inspector will check for signs of active or pass insect activity. Finally, there is a radon inspection, which checks the level of radon in the house. Radon is a radioac-
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tive gas formed by the breakdown of radium, which occurs naturally in some areas. Radon can accumulate in the home, which is not safe for the residents. In addition, if the house utilizes a septic system, well water or oil for heating, the buyer may want to further seek out a specialist to ensure that these essential systems are in compliance with all applicable laws and service the home safely. Also, if the home had a septic or oil removed at some time in the past the potential new home buyer may choose to have tank scans or soil testing to confirm that there is no contamination. Continue reading our follow up articles related to these important home buying tips. Future articles will review the post inspection process of further investigation of governmental records associated with the home, obtaining contractor estimates, and the negotiation process with the seller for repairs or credits. We at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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Professional Profile ADVANCED FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, PC
To drag one’s feet is to proceed slowly, reluctantly or without enthusiasm. To sweep someone off their feet is to overwhelm with charm. And to stand on one’s own feet is to be independent and self-supporting. These are just a few examples of the many sayings that refer to the feet. But some may ask, why feet? Simply put, because the feet are the foundation of the body and just like any other structure, the body without a strong foundation will begin to suffer possible serious problems, making proper foot care of the utmost importance. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, conveniently located in the Whiting Stop & Shop Shopping Center at 40 0 Lacey Road, Suite 9B, offers patients the exceptional care they deserve in the latest state-of-the-art facility by highly experienced and caring professionals. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists was originally founded by Dr. Scott Amoss in 2000 and was formerly located in Toms River. In 2005, seeing there was a great need for his ser vices in the area, Dr. Amoss relocated his practice to
Whiting. In February of 2014, with the need for more space to accommodate his expanding practice and to house newer, more technically advanced equipment, Advanced Foot & Ankle relocated to its present beautifully decorated, comfortable, clean and spacious facility. The personable Dr. Amoss is a highly-educated professional who is a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore. The happily married father of three studied and received an undergraduate degree in chemistry at Cook College at Rutgers University. He became a member of a National Chemistry Honor Society and worked for several years as a chemist before he decided to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Amoss attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he finished fourth in his class of over 100 graduates and subsequently graduated cum laude in 2000. He is also the recipient of many honors and accolades, including Deans List recognition during all four years while attending the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing a twoyear surgical residency at
William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton, New Jersey, Dr. Amoss received extensive training in fields such as orthopedics, vascular, plastic and reconstructive surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology and radiology. Dr. Amoss was also on staff at the South Jersey Wound Care Center, the largest facility in South Jersey. His expertise and training has led him to be a Board Qualified Foot Surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also a Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Dr. Amoss is currently on staff at Community Medical Center in Toms River and the Manchester Surgery Center, where he performs inpatient and outpatient surgery. He is also a member of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society and American Podiatric Medical Association. The impressive qualifications at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists are not limited to Dr. Amoss. Those on his staff are all Certified Podiatric Medical Assistants through the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants. Dr. Amoss and
his team of professionals treat all of the common foot ailments including hammertoes, bunions, athletes’ foot, ingrown nails and heel pain. “We treat all ages and everything from the knee down,” said Dr. Amoss, including P.A.D., or peripheral arterial disease, a common circulatory problem which narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow, causing symptoms such as leg pain when walking. This condition can also reduce blood flow to your heart and brain, as well as your legs. Treatment for Achilles tendon, ankle instability, ankle sprains and sports injuries of the ankle and foot are also addressed. The new facility also offers o n - site surger y, X-rays and biopsies, often finding sk in c anc e r that others may have missed. “With diabetes being on the rise, proper foot care for those with diabetes is a major concern,” continued Dr. Amoss. “With a diabetic foot, a small wound can be slow to heal, lead to
infection and sometimes severe consequences including amputation. However, at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, surgery is always a last resort.” Although prestigious qualifications are always important when choosing a physician, impressive qualifications in the compassion department are of equal importance. From the pleasant voice that answers your call to the smile that greets you as you walk through the door of Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, there is a genuine feeling of caring, concern and compassion. You are never just a number at Advanced Foot & Ankle. Dr. Amoss and his dedicated team all agree that the most important and best part of their job is making a positive impact
on people’s lives. In short, their mission is “Making people feel better,” said Podiatric Assistant Kristen Valentino. All of your foot care needs are taken care of at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, which also offers a large and stylish selection and expert fitting of orthopedic and diabetic shoes and sandals. They even carry specially formulated nail polish for those suffering from fungal infections. Extras and details such as these are what makes Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists stand out from the rest. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists PC is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-350-0100 or visit them online at AdvFootandAnkle.com.
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