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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Several local on-air staffers who worked for Townsquare Media for years will no longer be heard on area radio stations. Those staffers were part of the radio network’s Ocean/Monmouth counties cluster and includes Liz Jeressi of Hot AC 94.3 The Point WJLK Asbury Park who was with the station for more than 20 years and worked 18 years in morning programming with Lou Russo, who will now work solo for the present time. Also out is Justin Louis as APD/MD/afternoon host at AC 92.7 WOBM-FM Toms River. Before starting with WOBM-FM in 2007, Louis worked at WHYN Springfield
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Principal Thanked For Delivering Food To Families
By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Being a principal means you look out for the families in your district, even when you’re outside of the building. South Toms River Elementary Principal Dennis Holzapfel was invited to a Borough Council meet-
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ing, but he didn’t realize he was going to be the guest of honor. Since the start of the pandemic, Holzapfel has been driving around town delivering food to families in need. Every Friday, he loads up his van with 30 boxes of food. Then, he takes another run with
another 30 boxes. He drives his own van and fuels up at the borough’s pumps, South Toms River Business Administrator Joseph Kostecki said. Therefore, in a ceremony during the meeting, he was thanked for his service. More than 100 people showed up to the
event, held outside due to the pandemic. Superintendent David Healy was in attendance, as well as Anna Polozzo, South Toms River’s representative on the Board of Education. Many teachers from the school came out, as did the elected officials from the 9th and
10th Legislative Districts. “It was an amazing show of support,” Kostecki said. The borough of South Toms River were looking for any car dealerships or residents who would be willing to donate an unneeded van or Jeep to help the principal deliver food.
Court Denies GOP Boss’ Appeal
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, deciding that the inf luential lawyer should go to jail for his financial crimes. Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax and lying on a loan application. During the appeal handled by his attorney, Kevin Marino, he alleged that the trial did not include expert psychiatric testimony regarding his claim of having a hoarding disorder that made him spend lavishly on personal expenses rather than pay his taxes. In the non-precedential ruling written by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the court rejected four separate claims raised by Gilmore. (Court - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 companies have invested some $89 billion into chemical plants that produce plastic, and growth has been exponential. Plastic continues to be mass produced, despite the negative impact it has on the planet, because it’s cheap, durable, and versatile. Worldwide, factories produce some 400 million tons of plastic a year. These are some of the facts that were part of a Save
Barnegat Bay presentation, who hosted two other non-profit groups, Save Coastal Wildlife, and The Plastic Wave Project. The groups are asking citizens to help in a pilot study by collecting data on Barnegat Bay by cleaning up microplastics, which are pieces of plastic debris in the environment that are 5mm or less. All plastic starts off as small pebbles called nurdles, which are shipped all around the world to manufacturing companies where the beads are melted, colored and shaped into plastic goods, ex-
plained Erika Bernal of The Plastic Wave Project. Plastic, which is made out of nonrenewable resources is everywhere - in homes, offices, schools, in the soil, and ultimately, in the ocean, Bernal said. Nurdles are a huge problem because animals mistake them for food. Nurdles can cause digestive blockages in animals, starvation, and even death for a lot of organisms. Microplastics enter the food chain when microscopic organisms, called zooplankton, are eaten by fish. When animals eat animals that have ingested
plastic, they consume that plastic, too. An ever-expanding roster of wildlife eats microplastics. In the marine environment, nurdles can act as a sponge and absorb organic pollutants that are in the water, and they can leach out chemicals that are in the plastics themselves, so fish also absorb the pollutants, she said. Nurdles are one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution in the environment. Microplastics can be categorized into two main groups: primary microplastics are nurdles that are engineered by companies for a specific purpose such as glitter, sequins and other types of plastic used in the crafting world. Fibers that shed from tires are also primary microplastics, as is foam used to stuff pillows. Secondary microplastics come from the breakdown of larger plastic items, such as fragments from plastic toys, plastic bottles, bags, and fibers from synthetic clothes, Bernal said. Single use items like water bottles, trash liners, food wrappers, balloons, toothbrushes, plastic cutlery, and much more are designed to be thrown out and discarded quickly, and if this waste isn’t properly disposed of or managed, it can easily become pollution, she said. Save Coastal Wildlife president and director Joe Reynolds said that the average American is responsible for over 280 pounds of plastic waste a year. Each European person is responsible for some 120 pounds a year, and India generated the next largest amount of plastic waste per capita, about 44 pounds a year. Most people have heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the north Pacific Ocean, which is a huge collection of floating trash and plastic - there are actually two of them in the Pacific Ocean, he said, and most of that plastic is microplastic. The Atlantic Ocean also has a Great Plastic Garbage Patch, located around the Sargasso Sea, which is the habitat for a wide variety of marine species and is a migration area for commercial fish and birds, Reynolds said. Nadia Serghis of The Plastic Wave Project said that the non-profit groups are interested in learning where microplastics congregate along the Jersey Shore. The group also wants to bring awareness and educate the public about microplastics, she said. “Only nine percent of plastic is actually recycled, and recycling plastic has a limit, so once plastic is made it can never really go away,” she said. She said it’s more about “turning off the tap” to produce less plastic. Education and Outreach Coordinator for Save Barnegat Bay Graceanne Taylor said while environmental groups “demonize plastic because it’s such a problem,” she noted that plastic is an important resource. “We need plastic,” she said. “It is something that has moved our medical industry forward, technology has moved forward...we need to be cognizant of eliminating the single-use plastics and the plastics that are able to be replaced with a better alternative, because we need that resource for more important things.” Eliminating all plastic is not realistic or practical, Taylor added. How To Help To volunteer to help conduct microplastic research along the Jersey Shore, visit plasticwaveproject. com or savecoastalwildlife.org for more information. The collected data will be used to bring attention to where the microplastic “hot spots” are, where the debris is coming from, and could eventually lead to public policy changes.
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Continued From Page 1 Massachusetts and WMHX Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Taking over in the afternoon from Louis will be Townsquare Media Monmouth/Ocean Director of Content JB Wilde. Also gone is Andy Chase who will no longer serve as APD/afternoon host at Classic Rock “105.7 The Hawk” WCHR-FM Manahawkin. Chase worked at the station for almost 12 years. During that time, he promoted many local charities. Among them was a yearly “Billboard Radiothon” that raised funds for Ocean of Love, a Toms River based nonprofit that assists families with children who have cancer. The fundraiser involved Chase spending several days and nights on top of a billboard. Chris Varacchi was also dropped and will no longer host his midday shift at WCHR-FM. Chase and Varacchi’s departures represent a lack of local talent on the station. Some additional weekend and part-time hosts may have also been eliminated from schedules in that area but this has not yet been verified. The layoffs were noted in social media with many friends and fans extending regret at their departures and wishing them well in seeking new employment in the future. A long-time friend and fan of Jeressi, Barbara Miskoff Farragher, posted to Facebook, “My heart goes out to my friend Liz Jeressi.” “She’s so talented, incredibly generous and genuine. I was devastated to hear that she was let go after so many years on the morning airwaves bringing joy as part of the Lou and Liz Show. We go back to the college days and I know this broadcasting legend will land on her feet,” Farragher added. Each of the four radio personalities fired on November 30 were described as “beloved” and “integral” to many listeners of area communities they served and will be missed by regular listeners. Mark Kowalski a former employee of 92.7 WOBM for seven years and went by the name of Mark Anthony on the air said Louis, who was the assistant program director and afternoon drive host at the station, “was one of the kindest people I have ever met.” “This is a man that is dedicated to what he does. He ingrained the notion that the station was bigger than all of us in our mantra because it was the truth. People came to WOBM for news, information, and good music - something that Justin did very well,” Kowalski added. Kowalski said Justin “is a great person, a
natural at radio broadcasting, and an incredible mentor. Chris Varacchi, Andy Chase, and Liz Jeressi are also great people. They sounded great, all the time. Andy Chase is a man that raised millions for charity while at Townsquare Media in the Oceans of Love Billboard Radiothon. He is iconic in the community, and he is an incredible radio personality and someone I truly enjoyed working with and learning from.” Theresa Segui, Executive Director of Ocean of Love for Children with Cancer, told Jersey Shore Online “We are shocked and saddened by the decision to terminate Andy Chase. Andy has been an integral part of the Billboard Radiothon for over 13 years. His compassion and enthusiasm were a driving force behind the success of the event. We are so grateful for what Andy accomplished over the years at the Radiothon. Andy will always be an integral part of our organization and continue to support our cause and fundraising efforts regardless of his place of employment.” Townsquare Media is the third largest owner of radio stations in the United States. It was unknown if any of the staffers were able to bid farewell to their fans on the radio. The firings were blamed on cost cutting, noting that advertising dollars from local businesses had been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The firm is a media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company primarily focused on small and mid-sized markets across the United States. The company’s assets include 322 radio stations and over 330-plus local websites in 67 U.S. markets, including NJ101.5 FM, WYRK, KLAQ and K2 in addition to a streaming radio app, radioPup, available for iOS and Android. Townsquare Chief Operating Officer Erik Hellum was quoted in The Star-Ledger, stating, “we made a decision that we need to make a few changes to make 94.3 The Point, 105.7 The Hawk and WOBM the best stations they could be, providing the best possible local entertainment and information to our New Jersey audience, on air and online.” Hellum added, “we appreciate the work they have done and wish them nothing but the best. But despite the fact that the pandemic has presented significant economic challenges, we are not eliminating positions, as we plan to hire.” According to Hellum, the cluster will be hiring an assistant director of content for the cluster, a new morning co-host for WJLK and a promotions director who will also host afternoons on WCHR-FM. The company did not respond to requests for comment for this article.
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TOMS RIVER – On December 19, Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Lakewood Rd., to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
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Continued From Page 1 It ag reed with the gover n ment that the trial judge properly excluded the psychiatric expert. Gilmore contended that test i mony would have negated his intent to commit the charged tax crimes. The court also rejected Gilmore’s challenges to the jur y instr uctions and suff iciency of evidence. He had a sentencing hearing on Januar y 22. There, he was sentenced to a year and a day in Fort Dix Federal Cor rectional Institution. He had also been sentenced to three years of probation after that. The sentencing judge did not f ine Gilmore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties. The sentencing judge did order mental health treatment. Gilmore’s law f irm did work for a nu mbe r of t ow n s, wh ich d issolve d their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very inf luential in local politics. In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3 rd Dist r ict Cong ressional race. Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. In Januar y of 2020, a property apparently owned by him still had some items in storage. The property was at 1591 Route 37/60 Northhampton Unit 5. The phone number on the outside of the building was 732-240-6000, which used to be Gilmore & Monahan’s off ice number. Visible through the windows were shrink-wrapped fur niture and display cases. There was also a f ile cabinet visible from the door. It was labeled “tax appeals” from towns
such as Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, Stafford, and Lavallette. There was one drawer marked “States Industries” and another “Larry’s Files.” It is unknown if it was empty or full of documents. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s off ice detailed the charges. As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Mo n a h a n , he wa s i n c o nt r ol of the law f ir m’s f inancials. This f ir m has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the f irm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain ref inancing of a mor tgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated t he applicat ion, faili ng to d isclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan. The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.
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Pine Shores Announces Winter Art Classes
MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association has announced the return of a full season of winter art classes and workshops. The limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio at 94 Stafford Avenue follows careful COVID-19 precautions in a series of in-person classes, along with a new series of live online, interactive classes via Zoom. January 1 through 25: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Watercolors with Mood and Atmosphere” is a four-week workshop on Zoom with nationally known artist Mick McAndrews advancing painters’ mastery of value, color and light. $210 for non-members and $175 for PSAA members. January 1 through March 31: “Alternation & Repetition,” a downloadable video class with Pat Morgan showing how following eight principals of design leads to more successful paintings. $45 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members. January 6 through 13: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Drawing” is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio, with Rose Sinatra advancing artists’ core skills to improve their paintings. $95 for non-members and $60 for PSAA members. January 20 through 27: Wednesdays from 12 to 3 p.m., “Color Mixing” is a hands-on workshop with Andrea Sauchelli using practical applications of color theory to express meaning and emotion in artwork of any medium. Class is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio. $55 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members. January 20 through February 24: Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m., “Oil Painting-Keeping It Simple” – how to do beautiful work using a palette limited to primary colors. A live Zoom workshop with renowned artist Carolyn Opderbeck. $160 for non-members and $120 for PSAA members. February 1 through 22: Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., “Painting Winter in Watercolor” is a live workshop series on Zoom with New York artist Jan Guarino. $155 for non-members and $125 for PSAA members. February 3 through 10: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Gouache Beach
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BEACHWOOD – Join in on the 4-mile event in person or virtually! The Christmas in the Pines Trail Run - 4 Miler will take place on December 19 starting at 9 a.m. with runners being sent off in waves of 10 runners every 30 seconds. Packet pick up will take place on race morning, from 8 to 9 a.m. just west of the tennis courts. All participants will receive a custom finishers item and there will be pre-packaged single use snacks and water post race. Registration is $35 per person. The event will take place at Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Rd. For more information, visit batonatrailraces.com.
Scenes,” the in-person classes at Pine Shores’ studio are led by our own nationally known artist Tom Rutledge who will show how to successfully add people & objects to enhance seascapes. $105 for non-members and $75 for PSAA members. February 13 and 14: From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Pastel Figures, Fabrics & Urban Landscapes” is a live Zoom class with
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Members of the township’s Environ mental Com mission looked beyond t he borde r s of Manchester – focusing on a national movement that would give more voice to environmentalists seeking to protect natural resources. Environmental Commission Chairwoman Peggy Middaugh introduced Maya Van Rossum to the rest of the c om m is sion d u r i ng a r e c e nt z o om format meeting which was open to the public. Van Rossum is the founder for the national Green Amendment, a movement that she hopes will soon reach the New Jersey legislature and will be accepted nationwide. She has served as the leader of the Delaware River Keeper Network since 1994. She is the author of “The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right To A Healthy Environment.” She is an attorney and in 2002 has served an adjunct professor and director of the environmental law clinic. The Green Amendment is a movement to change the state – and later federal – constitution that would give all residents the right to have a clean environment. “I thank you for your interest and I hope your support in helping us advance it in the state of New Jersey,” Van Rossum said. Through screen sharing du r ing the meeting, she shared the story behind the amendment’s development and its purpose. Midd aug h said t hat “push i ng t he Green Amendment was on the goals of the Environmental Commission this year. We are with you all the way!” Commission members would speak later regarding the development of a resolution in suppor t of the amendment. “I’ve come to believe and recognize that advancing this Green Amendment is vitally important because our current environ mental protection laws have fundamentally failed. There are other envi ron ment al organizations in the state of New Jersey that are part of this movement,” Van Rossum said. Among the organ izat ion were Clean Water Action and the New Jersey Sierra Club. She added, “I am working with them to advance this cause primarily in New Jersey. When I say to people we need a new path for environmental protection in New Jersey and states across our nation and the United States as a whole, people are often perplexed.” Van Rossum said they refer to her “the fact that in New Jersey and across our nation we have thousands if not
hundreds of thousands of environmental protection laws in place. We have agencies, policies and programs and regulator y regimes all of which are supposed to be advancing environmental protection and so how is it possible that there is need for something more or something different? “It is very possible because the way our system of gover nment and laws work in New Jersey and nationwide is that they really leave thinking about environmental protection until the end of the decision-making process. When really all that is left to be thought about is how are we going to permit? How are we going to manage the pollution and the degradation that we have already agreed up front, is going to happen?” she added. Van Rossum continued saying, “how do we manage the who, the where, the how much on this system and gover nment and law is not focused on how we are going to prevent pollution and degradation in the f irst place. There are also a lot of gaps in the laws we have. You may have heard about contamination of drinking water in areas of the state and the nation. That is because of a huge gap in environmental protection laws.” “That is just one example of the many gaps we have in environmental laws and often there is poor implementation of the environmental laws we do have on the books,” Van Rossum said, adding that there were some elected of f icials who do not recog n i ze the importance of environmental protection and work to roll back some of the environmental laws that are cur rently on the books. She added that within the cur rent system of laws in how they are written and implemented, “we actually have b u i lt-i n r a c i s m w it h c o m m u n it ie s of color, i nd ige nou s com mu n it ie s, im migrant and low-income com mun it ie s c o n s t a nt ly a nd c o n si s t e nt ly being sacrif iced to highly polluting env i ron ment ally deg rad i ng act ions and activities.” “There tr uly is something missing,” she said. One aspect missing, according to Van Rossum, is that the environment was not being recognized in the same way “as other rights such as the right to free speech and freedom of religion.” Van Rossum is advocating for this right to be recognized in the Bill of R ig hts sect ion of federal and st ate constitutions. She said that in Pennsylvania a lawmaker added “a Bill of (Green - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 10 Rights provision that recognizes the rights of all people to clean air and pure water and healthy environments.” It also recognized “that ever y gover nmental off icial on ever y level of gover nment is duty bound to protect the natural resources of the state for the benef it of all the people including future generations,” Van Rossum said adding that the f irst time the law was put into strong use was to oppose a pro-fracking measure that had been passed by the Pennsylvania legislature and by the gover nor. Van Rossum’s organization opposed the measu re usi ng the provision to challenge the pro-fracking plan and got “an amazing victor y.” Commission member Rory Wells said the amendment “put more power from the legislature to the courts.” Van Rossum said it actually, “gives more power to the people. People are t a k i ng back power t hat t hey never wanted to give up in the f irst place.” What Pennsylvania has, would be adapted th rough this movement for state constitutions. While Middaugh was prepared to propose a resolution supporting the Green Amendment for New Jersey, Wells said he was not prepared to vote on a resolution until he gat hered some i nput f rom local law makers and possibly f rom other
The Berkeley Times, December 12, 2020, Page 11 legislators in the state. Member Bill Foor agreed with Wells in seeking fur ther input from legislators. Wells noted that the state “already has a diff icult business climate reputation and we obviously compete with neighboring states and we are already pret t y prog ressive i n t e r m s of ou r environmental laws although they are needed because we are a heavily industrial farming state for so long and we had to play catchup. Now it seems we are moving along pretty quickly with our environmental protections.” “I just wonder if the passing of the a me nd me nt wou ld h ave a ch i l l i ng ef fe c t o n bu si n e s s . H ave you m e t with some of the business leaders in the state and has their reaction been negative or mixed? Are they willing to listen?” Wells asked. “It is kind of a mixed bag,” Van Rossum said adding that the idea that the argument of protecting the environment was in some way anti-economic development was not accurate. “It is incumbent upon us as leaders in our communities to prove the point and it is ver y provable, that a healthy environment actually suppor ts a healthy economy,” Van Rossum said. New York has also adva nced t he Green Amendment having passed in the assembly and senate houses once and needs to pass them again to be approved, Van Rossum noted.
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What people don’t realize is that most hospitals in the U.S. were facing a sort of epidemic already before COVID came. Many hospitals were already almost completely full of very sick patients. Emergency rooms were boarding inpatient patients for multiple hours. It was tiring, but we were handling it. But then we were told to prepare for COVID. Setting up tents, postponing elective surgeries, limiting visitors. The elephant in the room: our hospitals are already so full, where are we going to put these patients? Initially, our patient volume drastically decreased. But the patients we were getting, were so, SO sick. The codes, the intubations, the multiple medications to (try) to stabilize them are burned into my mind. People were scared to leave their homes. We begged people to not wait to be seen when they were having life-threatening symptoms but sometimes it was already too late. We made it through the first “wave,” but the hospitals’ funding did not. Hospitals scrambled to save as many jobs as they could, but ultimately jobs were lost. And then life started to get back to “normal.” Elective surgeries began again, and the states opened back up. It was not long before our patient volumes were back to (Nurse - See Page 13)
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Continued From Page 12 baseline. But the patients coming in were now even sicker than before. Our hospital started filling up again. Staff continued to work hard with the high volume of high acuity of patients we were getting. And then the second wave of COVID began. “Just be conscious of going out, and maybe consider wearing a mask,” we asked of our communities. But this is where things changed. Instead of believing that we had everyone’s well-being in mind, people took it as us taking a political stance. And then healthcare workers began to have their integrity questioned. We went from being the most trusted profession, to no one believing a word we were saying. “How many people ACTUALLY have COVID?” “How full IS your hospital?” “The news said ONLY 6% of people with COVID on their death certificate actually died from it.” “Does your hospital REALLY make money off of COVID?” These were just some of the questions I was asked by patients, acquaintances, family, and friends. Along with being told “COVID barely affects anyone. But the numbers of suicide and domestic abuse are up!” Trust me people, WE know. Because WE are the ones that take care of them. And my personal favorite, “What is it ACTUALLY like working right now? How bad is it really?” I find this question absurd. Why would you want to know about my worst days, the shifts I barely made it through, to validate your feelings on how relevant COVID is? It’s like asking a war veteran their worst memory. It’s completely inappropriate. No, all of our patients in the hospital do not have COVID. We continue to care for all the medical emergencies. We take care of COVID and non-COVID patients. But what people don’t understand is that because of COVID, it has changed processes and how we are able to handle things. What used to be simple tasks, are now tedious and time consuming. Whether we want to believe it, COVID has and continues to significantly affect healthcare in more ways than one. Now COVID numbers are going up again, but healthcare worker numbers are going down. We’re losing our adrenaline, we’re getting tired. I’m grateful for co-workers that still show up after rough days, weeks, and now months. For the hugs, laughs, and vent sessions to get us through. For their willingness to take on bigger patient loads, and become innovative on how we can see as many patients as possible, even if it means leaving work with no energy left. I’m grateful for management that sees we’re getting weary, but still do their best to support us, even when their hands are tied. We are trying our best, but I’m not sure
The Berkeley Times, December 12, 2020, Page 13 if that is good enough anymore. We’re so tired. But the fuller the hospital gets, the more impatient people get, the more we have to “prove” ourselves and what we can handle. We can be over worked and understaffed. But ultimately, it’s you, your loved ones, your friends, that suffer. Not because we don’t want to provide good care, but because we physically can’t. If you have not stepped foot in a hospital since this pandemic started, you do not get an opinion on what you **think** is happening inside our walls. I truly believe that right now healthcare workers are in survival mode. We are doing what we have to do to take care of everyone else. But I fear that soon, healthcare workers are going to burn out, and are going to leave. Not because they’re giving up, but because they have completely given all of themselves for months and they have nothing left. I worry about the trauma medical staff have seen; it’s not normal to see this much death. I fear for the mental health of my peers; how do you debrief from months of this? Who’s going to take care of those that take care of others? The election is over, and COVID is only getting worse, not just “Going away.” It is our job as citizens of this country to help each other out, not just stand back and criticize because it is not currently affecting you. You are privileged if you can choose to just be “over” COVID because you’re tired of it. Some people don’t get that luxury, and instead have faced it every single day for the last eight months. And lastly, just know, people are watching and listening to everything you share and say. The amount of people that I still see saying “only X people have died from COVID,” is seriously disgusting. The very LEAST we can do as a country is have a little empathy for the friends and family that have lost loved ones to COVID. Stop being insensitive and making the hundreds of thousands of lives lost seem so insignificant to you. Stop talking about how much wearing a mask for 15 minutes inconveniences you and takes away your rights as a human, when your neighbor next door would give anything to wear full PPE to have the chance to be with their COVID+ family member in the hospital. I understand everyone is fighting their own battles right now, and I don’t discredit that. We all wish things could go back to how they were before COVID. But this isn’t a competition on who has it worse. This is a pandemic that is causing MANY struggles and we need to come together as a country. Now is the time to choose to think of others’ situations, and not just your own. At the bare minimum, be a kind human being. If this is triggering negative emotions in you, I strongly believe you need to take a closer look at your heart. Stop politicizing COVID, stop calling it the f lu, and for the love of God, stop saying COVID is a hoax. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Tips On Dealing With Depression, Stress And COVID During The Holidays
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The holiday season oftentimes bring unnecessary stress and anxiety for many people. With the number of COVID-19 cases currently rising, the issue may be giving additional pressure to those who are already worked up about the holiday season. Many may feel stressed, sad or anxious because their traditional holiday plans have to be altered or fully cancelled due to the pandemic. “The pandemic has challenged us all in different ways since day one but now it’s especially difficult for people to deal with the challenges and sacrifices presented to us at this very special and joyous time of year,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “Stress and depression won’t only spoil your holidays but it can compromise your health.” The staff at Mayo Clinic has provided these tips to help reduce the stress that comes with the holiday: Acknowledge your feelings: If someone close to you has recently died or you can’t be with loved ones for other reasons, realize that it’s normal to feel sadness and grief. It’s ok to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season. Reach out: If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events or communities. Many have websites, online support groups, social media sites or virtual events. They can offer support and companionship. It also may help to talk to a friend or family member about your concerns. Try reaching out with a text, a call or a video chat. Volunteering your time or doing something to help others also is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships. For example, consider just dropping off a meal and dessert at a friend’s home during the holidays. Be realistic: The holidays don’t have to be perfect or just like years past. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children or other relatives can’t come to your home, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos. Or meet virtually on a video call. Even though your holiday plans may look different this year, you can find ways to celebrate. Set aside differences: Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don’t live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they’re feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too. Stick to a budget: Before you do your gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don’t try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. Try these alternatives: Donate to a charity in someone’s name; Give homemade gifts; Start a family gift exchange. Plan ahead: Set aside specific days for shop-
ping, baking, connecting with friends and other activities. Consider whether you can shop online for any of your items. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That’ll help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. And make sure to line up help for meal prep and cleanup. Learn to say no: Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you can’t participate in every project or activity. If it’s not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time. Don’t abandon healthy habits: Don’t let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. Try these suggestions: Have a healthy snack before holiday meals so that you don’t go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks; Eat healthy meals; Get plenty of sleep; Include regular physical activity in your daily routine; Try deep-breathing exercises, meditation or yoga; Avoid excessive alcohol and tobacco use; Be aware of how the information culture can produce undue stress, and adjust the time you spend reading news and social media as you see fit. Take a breather: Make some time for yourself. Find an activity you enjoy. Take a break by yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm. Some options may include: Taking a walk at night and stargazing; Listening to soothing music; Reading a book. Seek professional help if you need it: Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. “This year especially, people should take control of the holidays and not let it become something to dread,” advises Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Chief of Administrative Services, Drug and Alcohol Unit. “Instead, take some of these important steps to prevent the stress and depression that can prevail during the holidays. If you learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as financial pressures or personal demands, then you can confront them before they lead to a meltdown. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can find peace and joy during this unique and challenging holiday season.” If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance, call one of the following mental health hotlines: • Ocean Mental Health Services – 732-575-1111 or 877-621-0445 • NJ Mental Health Cares – 866-202-HELP • Preferred Behavioral Health Group – 866904-4474 • Or dial 9-1-1 For additional information on holiday stress and coping solutions, visit cdc.gov, and ochd. org.
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The year 2020 gives new meaning to the word selfie! Taking a selfie used to be normal, but now it’s a reflection of how alone everyone is. An article published in the December 3rd issue of JAMA Psychiatry reviewed data and found a clear and disturbing trend of overdose deaths related specifically to isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is another sad side effect of 2020. While every adult understands the need to have flattened the curve, paramedics and front-line health care professionals have echoed the troubling suicide trend. It is only going to get worse through the holidays as it often does when loneliness and isolation become more desperate. If your mind is wandering and imaging a senior in a rocking chair by the fi re place, holding nothing but a cat, sitting all alone and missing their recently departed spouse, you’d be way off base. The overdose deaths and suicides are occurring in middle aged people and teenagers. In fact, contemplating a handful of pills is something that impacts our children according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Researchers came to the grim conclusion that kids are going to become more depressed and anxious during after the 2020 home isolation trend ends. Clinical services, prescriptions, psychiatrists and other support may be needed throughout the lives of our adolescents due to the increase in mental health problems occurring right now.
Loneliness and isolation is much worse for people who have mental health conditions such as depression, grief, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, bipolar, insomnia and/or substance abuse. You would think that social media engagement reduces feelings of anxiety and isolation, however, it’s just the opposite for many people. Social media may fuel feelings of depression, anxiety, envy and loneliness. Honestly, I think Facebook was the original social distancing app! The United States is exploding with new cases of suicide. It’s not just overdosing which has skyrocketed either, although that rate is 50% higher than the past two years according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. We’re a species that needs connection, hugs and contact. What we’re living under is so abnormal that there will be mental health side effects for years to come. We can all be more vigilant about staying in touch with our loved ones, relatives, and friends. We can share more random acts of kindness. It’s easy to ease someone’s loneliness if you choose to. And if time constrains you from reaching everyone in your contact list, focus on the people who are the most vulnerable. Send emojis, quotes, and stories. Call them on the phone, drop flowers off on the doorstep. This act of kindness might be the greatest gift you give this Christmas. We simply do not know what head space another person is in. If you are an individual seeking help, the new suicide prevention number is just 3 digits, dial 988.
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Dear Joel, Recently an old friend of mine traveled out of state to attend a family reunion. On social media she shared pictures of the week-long celebration showing large gatherings with no social-distancing or mask wearing. When she arrived home, she resumed her daily activities without any quarantine or COVID-19 testing. Throughout this Pandemic, she has maintained a much less ‘concerned’ attitude than I, but up until now it has never been an issue for me. I am very disappointed in her behavior and concerned that she may be putting others at risk. I have alluded to my feelings but have not expressed them outright. We’ve known each other since high school, and have agreed and disagreed on many things, but this issue has me rethinking our relationship. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle my feelings? Answer: This is an emotional issue, and as we have seen, everyone is dealing with COVID-19
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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – With COVID-19 counts rising, medical professionals are concerned that holidays are going to make cases spike even more. That’s why they’ve been putting out tips on how to celebrate holidays safely, something more important than ever this year. The usual trappings of the holidays are so common we might not even realize it. Kissing hello, picking finger food from an appetizer platter, watching a game or holiday movie on the couch…these might all be dangerous this time around, especially if guests are older or have underlying health conditions. “It might not feel like the holidays to you unless all of your closest relatives are gathered around your dining room table,” said Dr. Bradley Pulver, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine for Ocean Medical Center. “However, health experts recommend celebrating differently this year as the coronavirus pandemic reaches record levels in many parts of the country.” Doctors have been telling the public to keep celebrations small. Don’t celebrate with people outside your household. And if they are outside your household, that they have been people who have been self-quarantining for 14 days beforehand. Any long travel, using public transportation, or even stopping at a rest stop, would negate the quarantine. Do not host or participate in any gatherings if you or anyone in your home: • Has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not completed self-isolation
• Has symptoms of COVID-19 • Has taken a COVID-19 test and is awaiting results • May have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days • Is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 If you’re attending an indoor holiday gathering in a home that’s outside of your bubble (people who you interact with frequently): • avoid greeting anyone with physical contact (hugs, kisses, etc.) • wear a mask, except when you’re eating • wash your hands often • stay 6 feet apart from people in other households at all times, even at mealtime • don’t drink alcohol, so that you’ll have the right mindset to make safe decisions about COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread of the illness. In this case, a college student home for the holidays should be considered part of a different household. People outside your household have different factors to take into consideration: • Community levels of COVID-19 • Exposure during travel • Location of gathering • Duration of gathering • Number and crowding of people at gathering • Behaviors of people prior to gathering • Behaviors of people during gathering
Route 70 Roadwork Scheduled In Several Towns
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – A New Jersey Department of Transportation project will improve Route 70 in several Ocean and Monmouth county locations. The project began on December 1, closing shoulders on the road in Pemberton in Burlington County through Riverview Drive in Brielle in Monmouth County. This part of the project involves pavement rehabilitation and improvements. Milling and pavement is expected to begin in spring. According to the DOT, the $12.9 million project will improve safety at six intersections and repair more than 14 miles of deteriorated pavement in three counties. There will also be curb and sidewalk work, and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. New guiderails will be installed, drainage improvements will be made, and traffic
signals will be updated at the following intersections: • Orchard Street - Lakehurst • Colonial Drive - Manchester Township • Buckingham Drive - Manchester Township • Whitesville Road/CR 527 - Toms River Township • Massachusetts Ave - Toms River Township • Airport Road - Lakewood Township Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, throughout the winter. The entire project is expected to be done by fall of 2022. The first section will be Woodland and Pemberton in Burlington County. This will be followed by the Manchester work. After that will be Lakehurst, Toms River, and Lakewood. The final section will be Brick through Brielle. The contractor for the project is Earle Asphalt.
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Network expanded therapy services, personal assistance ser vices, t ransportation services, rehabilitation technology, diagnostic clinics, vocational training and supported employment. A n i nt eg r at ed ch ild ca re prog r a m , respite programs, barrier-free residential facilities and an adult day program were all added to the Agency’s repertoire. Today LADACIN provides services to over 3,500 infants, children and adults in 14 facilities and employs over 600 staff. Anita’s foresight and vision helped make the Agency to what it is today. The friendships and partnerships she formed, with individuals, government agencies, com mu nit y organizations and businesses remain intact. T h r o u g h o u t A n i t a’s r e t i r e m e n t she continued her relationship with LADACIN Network as a consultant, s e r v i n g a s a l i a i s o n w it h c o u n t y, state and federal entities on behalf of the Agency. Anita M. Kneeley was a source of inspiration and motivation to ever yone she encountered and has made a signif icant impact on the lives of so many. L A DAC I N Ne t wo r k , fou n d e d i n 1949, is a nonprof it Agency that is com m it ted to prov id i ng a cont i nuu m of ca re, i nclud i ng educat ional, t herapeut ic, social, resident ial a nd support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. For more information about LADACIN Network, call Luisa Vroman, Director of Development at 732- 493-5900, ext. 266 or visit ladacin.org.
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Theatre Company Hosts “Dickens MAIN STREET Fest” Outdoor Christmas Carol AUTO REPAIR
SMITHVILLE – The Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company brings the Spirit of Christmas to Historic Smithville with a two day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “AChristmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of redemption and transformation, on December 12, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1 p.m. “Dickens Fest” is free to the public and parking is free. Historic Smithville will be bustling with activities for the whole family during the “Dickens Fest.” Its 50 charming, specialty shops, the award-winning, historic Smithville Inn restaurant and three other restaurants within the village will all be open to visit and enjoy before the shows, during intermissions or after the shows. For added entertainment, the whimsical Smithville Train and charming Smithville Carousel,
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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Expands Coronavirus Testing Site Hours
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Saturday hours have been added during the month of December for the Ocean County College drive thru test site. Testing is by appointment will now be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Health Department said, “the increase in hours will allow us to increase the number of tests conducted to more than 300 per day.” “Since the opening of the test site in March, we have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents,” Little said. Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye said, “as people see the number of positive cases increase, more want to be tested. Testing will show if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic. “This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. We have also consistently encouraged our residents to get tested. We believe the longer hours will address the demand.” Regenye said. More than 13,000 coronavirus tests have been performed at the college testing site. “This site has been the result of a successful partnership with the college, our area hospitals, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, the Ocean County Health Department and a host of other collaborators who have come together to make this work for our citizens,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “It’s important to be flexible at the site so we can offer more tests when needed.” Regenye said.
He noted that there are other locations and testing sites for asymptomatic people that have opened throughout the state with some located in Ocean County. Little added, “at the Ocean County College testing site, residents remain in their cars and medical personnel perform a nasal swab. We have worked to make this convenient and more importantly safe for the public, the health care providers on site and staff.” “Since opening we have met all the demand for tests. We have turned no one away,” Little said. “Once the test has been performed, it’s anticipated to take about three to five days for results to be returned. All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference.com/patients/ and through the Ocean County Health Department residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said. Fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of COVID 19. Ocean County has also established a process to ensure that people with test results are informed in a timely manner and provided with guidance, consultation and next steps. County officials are urging everyone to take the steps necessary to curtail the virus including wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent handwashing and staying home when sick. The testing site located off of Hooper Avenue, provides tests for both symptomatic and asymptomatic County residents. Appointments are required. Proof of residency will be required. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. To schedule an appointment for a test, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Remembers Pearl Harbor
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described it as day of “infamy” and while sur vivors of the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor are nearly all gone, those who endured the sneak attack by the Japanese gover nment will never be forgotten. Freeholders Joseph H. Vicari and Ger r y P. Lit tle, whose fathers both served in World War II, requested that all Ocean County residents remember the 79th anniversar y of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Vicari said, “it’s important that the you nger gener at ions especially re member the importance of December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor was our fathers’ and our grandfathers’ 9-11.” The attack took place around 8 in t he mor n i ng, Hawaiia n t i me, when war planes from six Japanese aircraft car riers swept above the harbor on a beautiful Sunday mor ning, dropping tor pedoes against America’s Pacif ic Fleet. The victor y was complete, but shortlived and over 2,400 Americans were dead as the f leet burned on the shallow harbor bottom. Pearl Harbor united the nation and within days volunteers lined up in long lines at recr uiting off ices around the countr y. Lit tle said , “ t he nat ion had been st rongly divided before the at t ack. M a n y p e o pl e w a n t e d t h e c o u n t r y
to stay out of the war. Pearl Harbor changed all that and f illed the nation with resolve.” The f leet was quickly rebuilt and of the 23 ships sunk or damaged, all but three ret ur ned to ser vice. The most fa mou s ca su alt y of t he at t a ck , t he USS Arizona, remains on the harbor bottom, a memorial to the 1,177 sailors and marines killed when a bomb touched off her for ward magazine. The war ended with when the Japa ne se su r re nde re d u ncond it ion al ly nearly four years later on September 2, 1945. “They tr uly are the Greatest Generation. Let us remember all of the brave men and women who fought against tyranny around the globe,” Little said. The Freeholders noted that a member of the G reatest Generation and a victim of the Pearl Harbor attack retur ned home only three years ago. The remains of Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Ea rl R. Melton of La kewood we r e id e n t i f ie d i n 2 017 a n d we r e buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemeter y. Melton had been trapped on the battleship USS Oklahoma when the ship wa s h it by mu lt iple tor pedoes a nd capsized, killing 429 men according to the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency. This is a federal agency charged with identifying missing and deceased American ser vicemen and servicewomen from all wars.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee
By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.
After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means
One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)
have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the
imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-
ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 12 - dec 18 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might enjoy high spirits and take pride in your physical strength in the upcoming week. Some of the information you hear could be filtered through group opinion or be biased, so double-check the facts before acting. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Once you get going on a project or a subject, it could be hard to stop you. Momentum is great, but make sure that you are handling things with grace and being considerate to those around you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you get straight to the point, sometimes subtlety is missing. A desire to display relentless energy and defend your ideas could cause a clash. In the week to come, you may need to be more understanding with loved ones. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put forth some effort to achieve your own ends in the week ahead, but try not to make new commitments. You feel pressured to spend money, but hold off on major financial decisions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you may feel a temporary drop in your enthusiasm for your job. Be patient; it’s normal. Even if you’re not really feeling it, it’s still important to stay on task and on the road to your goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take time to think things through before you make a sharp response. People may be able to handle it if you are confrontational today, but as the week unfolds, loved ones may be more sensitive and need more understanding. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you choose
to step into the social scene, observe social cues. As this week unfolds, you may find that some of your responsibilities on the home front become easier to bear and that some worries evaporate. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Boundless energy allows you to travel outside the usual limits. You and a partner can accomplish a great deal in the upcoming week. Those who are excited or in a hurry might not be as polite as they would be otherwise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may be at your best when engaged in money-making activities and focused on upholding values. Don’t give in to peer pressure or vague worries. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have the ambition, determination and know-how to get ahead. In the upcoming week, your opinions may shift, or you may be gripped by renewed optimism when some of your hard work begins to pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You and a partner might disagree on something today. Aim for a workable compromise. Despite your financial savvy, you need to be especially careful with money management this week and do your due diligence. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use the power of your mind to overcome any lack of motivation. It might be easy to leave the wrong impression under this week’s stellar lineup, so hold off on scheduling crucial meetings if possible.
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