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─Photo by Chris Lundy Becker’s Boat Basin was next to Martell’s Water’s Edge on Bayview Avenue. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Becker’s Boat Basin and another small property could be purchased and preserved as open space. Mayor Carmen Amato said that these two properties were on a list for potential open space purchases. The Township Council passed a resolution approving

the county’s purchase of these two parcels. According to Marinas.com, Becker’s was listed as 65 Bayview Avenue. Located near Martell’s Water’s Edge, it was known as a great place for crabbing a number of years ago but has since closed and fallen into disrepair. The county is expect-

ing to purchase the land during the County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 17. The other parcel is a vacant lot on Harbor Inn Road. It is adjacent to other property that is under the jurisdiction of the county’s open space. Attributed to the name Wilson, it is also next to homes, according to

a Google Map location sent by the county. There is no date for this proposed purchase. The Ocean County National Lands Trust Fund is fueled by a tax on all property in Ocean County. A volunteer board makes suggestions to the County Commissioners on what (Boat - See Page 9)

Beachwood, Pine Beach, South Toms River Face School Aid Loss

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The loss of another $8.1 million in state aid will test school district officials on their math, specifically how to support the education and programs of the district when a large number is subtract-

ed from the funding. The loss is tied to a bill created by state leadership called S-2. It took certain kinds of state funds from districts that were considered “overfunded” and gave more funds to districts that were con-

sidered “underfunded.” Many local districts were hit hard. Jackson announced it will be losing $4.3 million. Brick is facing a cut of $5.2 million. Toms River received not ice t hat t he aid figures for the 2021-

2 school year will be down by $8.1 million. This is a loss of about 14 percent from last year’s aid. It is important to note that the reduction is a cumulative loss. In other words, the district is losing $8.1 million next

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year on top of millions lost this year and the year before. Fo r To m s R ive r schools (which include Sout h Tom s R iver, Beachwood and Pine Beach), S-2 will cut more than $90 million (Aid - See Page 7)

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While President Joe Biden has said that every adult who wants a vaccine will be vaccinated by the end of May, locals have found it very difficult to get an appointment. Some have taken to a petition to implore the powers that be to provide more vaccines for Ocean County. A petition online asks Gov. Phil Murphy to provide more vaccines to this region, since there are a larger percentage of seniors here, and therefore more people who are likely to have serious or deadly reactions to the virus. The petition can be found here: tinyurl.com/ OceanCountyVaccinePetition The petitioner, Kirstin Kestner, also called for a mega-site in Ocean County to provide more vaccinations quicker. The mega-sites are more than an hour away, which is difficult for seniors and those who are unable to drive. According to the petition, which will be sent to Murphy and New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli, the county has not been receiving enough vaccines. “Ocean County is the 6th largest county in NJ yet it ranks in the lowest half of NJ’s 21 (Petition - See Page 4)

Businesses, Gatherings Can Increase In Size March 19

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy said that the numbers of people getting sick and hospitalized from COVID-19 have come down to the point where it makes sense for businesses and gatherings to have a slight increase in people. The eased regulations will take place on

March 19. Businesses can now open to 50% capacity, up from 35%. These include: restaurants, recreation, fitness, gyms, amusements, barber shops, salons and similar personal care shops. Indoor gatherings are capped at 25 people, up from 10. Outdoor ones (Increase - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 counties in vaccines delivered per 100,000 residents,” the petition said. “Not because the county is failing to get the vaccines into arms, but because the state is failing to deliver enough vaccines to Ocean County and disproportionately distributing vaccines to

other counties instead.” “When looking at the death rate per capita since the start of the pandemic the injustice and inequity in distribution of vaccines to Ocean County becomes very clear,” the petition reads. They also want the ability for seniors and others without computers to be able to schedule a vaccination by phone.

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“We find it inexcusable that Governor Phil Murphy felt it appropriate to reduce the available number of vaccinations by 40% in the one county with the highest senior population and with one of the highest infection and death rates,” they said. The county has done the best they can with what they were given, they said. “The Ocean County Health Department certainly understands those are who are frustrated with the process – everyone wants to get back to a normal, or somewhat normal, lifestyle after a year of the pandemic. However, we can’t stress enough how much the vaccine shortage has hampered our efforts – including many counties and other vaccine providers - to get more seniors vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the department. “When some people hear that a friend, neighbor or relative are able to get the shot they may start to feel a little neglected or ignored because they have had difficulty in securing an appointment. The OCHD wants them to know that it all comes down to the extreme shortage of vaccine coming from the federal government – which is out of our control,” he said. “Once we start getting more vaccine we will be able to commence many of the opportunities to expand our clinic services. That would include opening more sites, or POD’s, throughout the county; expanding our current clinic schedule, drive-thru and homebound services, etc. We still need those that are in need of the vaccine to continue to be patient and to please understand it all comes down to the demand

extremely exceeding the supply.” The county health department is one group vaccinating relatives. Private pharmacies, like Rite Aid and CVS, have also received vaccines, as have medical centers with governmental support. While the county’s health department has been reporting the number of vaccines received, private companies have not. The county is hoping to expand clinic services soon, and will be reaching different communities, Lippai said. Once vaccine supply increases, the county will get to communities where residents have challenges that are preventing them from traveling to clinics. “The county offered to host a mega-site early in the roll out discussions but never panned out for reasons out of the OCHD’s control. Ultimately, it turns out our moderate size clinic at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena is consistently doing mega site-type numbers or close to it on many days,” he said. The county has two large clinics, one at the arena at Toms River High School North and the other at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. Lippai provided statistics of inoculations in one recent week. On a Saturday, they vaccinated 988 (430 Manahawkin); Thursday 1,070 (231 Manahawkin); Wednesday 1,040; Tuesday 1,188 (347 Manahawkin). Overall, they’ve inoculated slightly more than 17,500 residents since the end of December. They have counted on their partners at Ocean Health Initiatives, CHEMED and others to also vaccinate residents.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Bad News Pretending To Be Good News One of the things I love to write about is when people in the community step up to do the right thing. It really warms the heart. It is a welcome reprieve from all the crime and fighting going on in the world. However, there are a lot of bad news stories masquerading as good news. It’s a little complicated, so bear with me. Let’s say the article is about a community group that makes a big donation to Fulfi ll or a food bank. On its surface, that seems like good news. People helping people; that’s what it’s all about. But underneath it all is something unsaid: Why are there this many people who are hungry? That just shouldn’t happen. We’ve published stories about people making and donating masks for fi rst responders. This should not have happened. There should have never been a need. But in the beginning of the pandemic, fi rst responders were without life-saving masks. Every year, there are fundraisers for kids with cancer. Why doesn’t insurance pay for treatments? Why is it the friends and neighbors have to help the family? These stories all point out a hole in society’s safety net. We need to patch these holes, and we need to work together. We can’t wait until there’s a problem and then scramble for a solution. Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor We Need The American Rescue Plan Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the United States, it’s time for our leaders in Washington to put aside partisan bickering and do something to help. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to stop coronavirus and deal with the pandemic’s impact on our nation does just that. And the American people agree. Real American unity is more than about politicians agreeing on a piece of legislation – it’s about getting vaccines in arms, safely reopening schools for in-person instruction, giving every American a chance to survive the crises facing our nation, and preserve critical jobs and services in our states, cities and town. And President Biden’s A mer ican Rescue Plan meets this moment. According to major polls, there is more bipartisan support for the American Rescue Plan than virtually anything in the last few years Even West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice said, “We need to go big, and if we waste some money now, well, we waste some money. But absolutely, we’ve got too many people hurting and the economy is going to sputter and we’ve got to get ourselves out of this mess.” We need unity to get out of the coronavirus crisis. We need the American Rescue Plan. Paul Williams Toms River

Trump Got Vaccinated In Secret News just broke that Donald and Melania Trump were vaccinated in secret in January – months before any of us. Trump downplayed the v i r u s si nce t he beg i nning, and even tested positive for it and had to be

brought to the hospital. For months, he’s said the v i r u s wa s goi ng to go away. Fox News followed his lead. People are dead because of him. Because they listened to h i m. My ow n fat he r ke pt t el l i ng me “It’s just a f lu” because Fox News told him that. Finally, my father saw the light and signed up for the vaccine. He has to wait until the end of March for his first shot, and has to drive to Atlantic City to get it. But Trump can just get his vaccine, in private, months before other people who need it just as much as him. W he n he wa s p r e sident, he should have been helping everyone in the country fight this deadly disease. But because half the country followed his lead, we’re going into our second year of lockdown. He doesn’t even have the courage to publicly get the vaccine. If he did, then millions of his followers might follow suit. He had the opportunity here to save lives, but of course, he didn’t. Teresa DeRosa Brick

Background Checks Needed On Gun Sales I want background checks on all gun sales! I urge Sen. Booker, Sen. Menendez and Rep. Kim to vote for background checks to save lives! I am a victim of domestic violence and my abuser wa s a l lowe d t o ow n a gun. Yes, my abuser was allowed to own a gun! I feared for my life so much that I threw his gun in the trash and never told him. I know that was not the best decision, but without backg round checks we keep putting people like me and my kids in jeopa rdy. We won’t be forced to live in fear and

make decisions like that. It should not be easier to obtain a gun than a driver’s license! Kelly Koch Brick

Disappointed In Cowardly Senators I am dishear tened by the response of the Senators who took an oath to uphold the Constitution and their conscience and vo t e d n o t t o f i n d o u r past president guilty of sedition. I am not a politician and confess to being liberal in my views. However, when a question ar ises wh ich is really one of morality, patriotism, and honesty, I do seek to look at the many sides to that question. Lack of courage to do the right thing, because someone is afraid that they may not have the support they feel they need for up-coming elections, is a poor excuse. We need to send people i nt o gove r n me nt p osit ion s who w i l l d o t he r ig ht t h i ng a nd not be afraid to take risks. They need to side with justif iable reasons to do or not to do a thing! T he GOP was an up-right and honorable party in their position as challengers to other political entities. I bel ieve t hey need to re-evaluate their position. They have lost my respect and I pray that in coming elections the voters will weigh the consequences of the GOP behavior in the matter of their voting on the second impeachment and what that has done to our country. Dolores Corte Lomega Manchester

The Video Shows The Truth “Let’s go to t he v ideo tape!”-sportscaster Werner Wolf would declare. O n 1/6/21, P resident

Trump incited a mob to assault the Capitol to halt the count of the Electoral Votes, a necessary step toward full endorsement of a new president. The Capitol video tapes demonstrated the danger to all members of Congress, and even to his own Vice President. Five people died in the insurrection! On 1/13/21, the House voted to impeach Trump again, this time by a vote of 232 to 197. O n 2 /13/ 21, D o n a ld Trump escaped conviction by a Senate vote of 57 (to convict) and 43 (to acquit) failing to reach the twothirds majority required for conviction. In the House, 197 Republicans had voted to protect the president rather than protect the Constitution. In the Senate, 43 Republica ns voted to codd le Trump instead of yielding to evidence of criminality. 529 Congressional votes were tallied; 289 to impeach /conv ict a nd 240 vs. impeachment and to acquit. Republican leaders had laid the groundwork for acquittal for months using a particularly clever ploy, declaring repeatedly that impeachment is a political process. No requirements to honor truth or cherish justice…and absolutely no need for morality! A political process, lacking truth, justice and moralit y! T his provided Republicans with dubious cover for betraying their “sacred” oaths! D e s pit e e ve r y t h i n g , Tr ump remains favored by over 90% of Congressional Republicans and almost 50% of the American electorate. I expect his return after a brief exile in his luxurious prison (Mar-a-Lago) and a ghost-written book entitled “My Struggle.” “Roll those cameras!” Nicholas S. Molinari Brick

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Continued From Page 1 are capped at 50, up from 25. These do not count religious and political events. Murphy thanked all the restaurants that have got creative in having outside tables. With the weather starting to get better, he expects them to thrive in the coming months. The mandates on social distancing and wearing masks will continue, he said. “Unlike some states, who prioritize politics over public health,” these rules will still be enforced, he said, noting Texas and Missouri have dropped their mandates. According to published sources, North Dakota, Iowa, and Montana also dropped mask mandates. Eleven other states never

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Continued From Page 1 in state aid over the course of several years. This has already resulted in a loss of dozens of positions. “Obviously, this is an alarming number to see on paper, and it’s unfortunate to say the least to be in this position,” said interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella. “However, we’ve been working closely with the state and the New Jersey Department of Education to mitigate the effect of our anticipated losses, and we remain confident that we can reach a resolution that will not do irreparable harm to our district next year and beyond.” A different state law prevents school districts from raising taxes more than 2 percent in a year. The two main forms

The Berkeley Times, March 13, 2021, Page 7 had mask mandates to begin with. Murphy noted that when states do fully open, a large surge in cases comes next, taxing the state’s medical community and setting back any progress they had made. He thanked residents who have been doing the right thing, and acting based on facts. “We can only take these steps because of the actions of literally millions of you (who) put us in a better position.” New Jersey saw a large increase in cases after the winter holidays. This has slowed down to the point where there are fewer than 2,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19, he said on March 10. The United States currently has one fifth of the total known coronavirus deaths worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.

of funding for a district are taxes and state aid. So, state aid is going down, and schools aren’t allowed to raise taxes enough to fill that hole. District officials have also been fighting to learn how the S-2 funding formula was calculated. The state has said it is based on proprietary information. Toms River, along with other districts impacted, are suing the state regarding this. The courts have ordered the New Jersey Department of Education to release the financial details of the funding formula, school officials have said. A nonprofit education foundation has been started to raise money for extracurricular activities so they won’t be lost to funding drops. For more information on their upcoming events, visit facebook.com/ tomsrivereducationfoundation

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County Unveils $470 Million Budget

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners recently released details of their $470,356,177 budget that they said would pay down debt as well as covering the funding of road improvements and county facilities. This year’s budget will be supported by a tax levy of $365,212,639. Around $20 million will be added to the spending plan in appropriations compared to 2020’s $450,793,747 budget. The spending plan is said to reduce property taxes by a half-cent thanks to an increase in the county’s ratable base. The budget is well within the state’s 2-percent cap on spending and tax increases. County residents will see a decrease in the county tax rate from 33.7 cents in 2020 to 33.1 cents this year. Back in 2016 the county was still facing the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy which occurred in the Fall of 2012. Ocean County was paying down debt from the recovery efforts. Officials were facing reduced property values which led to the rate increasing to 35.3 cents. The county’s ratable base has now recovered completely and surpassed its pre-Superstorm Sandy level. The ratable base is the total value of everyone’s property in the county. As it goes up, the tax rate goes down. However, that doesn’t mean that the county’s spending is down. In 2014, the county recorded just around $90.8 billion in ratables and the value of Ocean County’s real estate is estimated at $107.2 billion. This marks an increase from its 2012 worth of $100.5 billion recorded prior to SuperStorm Sandy. Ocean County’s ratable-base peak was experienced in 2009 which coincided with the culmination of the real estate bubble in the mid-2000s at $109 billion. Gary Quinn, the director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners thanked the county’s department heads saying “they really do hold the line on spending.” Commissioner Jack Kelly once again presented the county budget plan during a recent work session of the Board. Kelly illustrated how the county’s tax base had risen since Superstorm Sandy. Quinn added, “we thought we might be in desperate shape for the budget this year, but we had assistance and we’ve been able to help our residents and get grants to our businesses.” Capital projects included in this year’s budget total $84 million and will include road paving projects and other infrastructure improvements. Some funds for that work will come from state and federal grants. A $45 million investment has been made by the county in roads and bridges while $2.1 million is earmarked for upgrades at the county’s Vocational-Technical school facility in Jackson. (Budget - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 1 to buy. Several towns, including Berkeley, have their own open space tax. However, the county has more buying power. Therefore, towns usually prefer that the county makes the purchase. Additionally, the county can buy properties outright while towns usually borrow money for the purchase and pay off

the debt with their open space tax money. The county prefers municipalities to sign off on purchases. This is because any time land becomes open space, it is taken off the tax rolls. The county wants to make sure the town approves of taking away a source of potential revenue. Often, town officials choose that it is worth it. They decide that it is better to protect the land than to open it up to development, which will cost them in school taxes and in other ways. In that situ-

ation, any tax revenue from a development of homes is offset by the tax increase in services to those homes. They also consider environmental impact. In related news, Lisa Hodgson, Surf City, was appointed to National Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee as a new member on March 3. Her term ends February 18, 2024. She was appointed after member John Wnek did not seek to be reappointed, officials said.

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BERKELEY – On March 1, Safety Patrol students at Berkeley Township Elementary School are easy to identify with their awesome new hats donated by the school’s PTA. The back of their hats has their collectively decided on quote, “Be the reason someone smiles!” They are living their quote by greeting their peers daily using one of these seven Covid safe greetings: foot shakes, air high fives, mimed fist bumps, waves, hellos, the Hawaiian Shaka or Star Trek’s live long & prosper sign. They even made lawn signs to remind everyone to join in because at BTES everyone is family and everyone belongs! −Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District

Township Announces First Bunny Hop Event

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Recreation present the First Bunny Hop! Hop on over...well drive on over…on March 20 between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Veterans Park to pick up your Easter egg goody

bag from the comfort of your car. Special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny! If you would like to be counted to participate, you must RSVP. To register, click the link posted on the Township’s Facebook page. Berkeley Township residents only.

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BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul

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Students Celebrate Read Across America

BERKELY – On March 3, students in Mrs. Langer’s class at Potter School had a wonderful time celebrating Read Across America. They listened to recordings of Dr. Roselli, the board of education, student council and other second grade teachers reading some of their favorite books, created acrostic poems using the word BOOKS and became the Cat in the Hat! Happy reading to everyone! −Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District

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BAYVILLE – Emmanuel Community Church, 331 Wheaton Ave. in Bayville will be sponsoring a free family movie night featuring the inspirational movie “Tulsa”, on March 26 at 7 p.m. Inspired by true events, it is a funny and heartwarming story of redemption, family, forgiveness, even in

the darkest of times. In order to ensure a safe environment and meet NJ COVID restrictions, seating is limited and registration is required. To register, visit eccbayville.org or for more information, contact the office at 732-2695690.

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Continued From Page 9 Another $17 million has been designated for stormwater runoff, drainage and park renovation projects, as well as efficient energy upgrades for county buildings. Ocean County College will receive $16,331,991. County officials will also spend $77.5 million on public safety to run the prosecutor’s office, sheriff ’s department, jail, 911 facility and juvenile services. Also included was $19.4 million for social services through property taxes and $38.4 million through federal and state allocations. Senior Services will receive funding

through a $3 million appropriation. County officials often cite their pride of Ocean County’s maintaining its triple-A bond rating from financial agencies. Despite increased costs to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, this year the county once again received a very positive report from Moody’s Investors Service. The bond rating is like a credit score, but for governments. The better the score, the lower their interest in borrowing. The fi rm’s report noted that the county “benefits from a very large tax base and a small debt burden. The county is currently experiencing a sustained fi nancial economic rebound from the damage experienced by Superstorm Sandy.”

St. Francis Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Poetry And Art Contest

BRANT BEACH – Are you a high school or college student with a story to tell about sexual assault through art or poetry? Do you want to raise awareness about the importance of consent through a public service announcement poster? Share your art with Ocean County to raise awareness about sexual assault. Send your artwork to Danielle at ddunne@ stfrancislbi.org by March 27 to be entered for a sexual assault awareness month (April) prize and be featured in sexual assault awareness month promotions. By submitting artwork for the contest, participants grant St. Francis Counseling Service permission to use their likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media

in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. Artwork can be submitted as anonymous if needed. St. Francis Counseling Service offers ongoing therapy and community education programs for survivors of sexual abuse and their family members who are residents of Ocean County. To fi nd out more information about this and other programs view: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-1554. This event was supported by the State of New Jersey Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care (SAARC) Funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families.

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NEW JERSEY –Free webinars by the Rutgers Environmental Stewards program began on March 8 and will be continuing with “Responsible Stewardship of New

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• If loved ones are complaining about your TV volume, schedule a hearing exam. • Already have hearing aids? Wear them regularly and practice good maintenance. • Explore your hearing aids’ streaming capabilities, sending customized audio directly to your ears — without changing the volume for everybody else. Speak honestly about how hearing loss affects both of you — and how you can support each other. Hearing plays a big role in relationships, so don’t wait. Schedule a consultation with our caring team at Garden State Hearing today! We hear you and are here for you. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www. Gardenstatehearing.com. *Sage Journals | Trends in Hearing. A Data-Driven Synthesis of Research Evidence for Domains of Hearing Loss, as Reported by Adults With Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners. http://journals.sagepub.com/ doi/abs/10.1177/2331216517734088. Accessed Nov. 9, 2020. **National Council on Aging. The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss in Older Persons. https://www.ncoa.org/resources/theconsequences-of-untreated-hearing-loss-in-older-adults/. Accessed Nov. 9, 2020.

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

The Mystery Pain Of Small Fiber Neuropathy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There is neuropathy, and then there is small fiber neuropathy! These conditions are different. Do not dismiss what I’m about to share because you think it’s no different than typical “neuropathy.” This is a very important article because it will help so many people who are suffering and don’t know what they have! You might very well have small fiber neuropathy (SFN) and if you ignore it, in time it will lead to bigger problems all over your body. But if you read this today and get proper treatment and help, it is very treatable. I want to give you hope, while educating you about the disorder. Only the small cutaneous (skin) nerves are affected in SFN. The main difference between SFN and typical peripheral neuropathy (PN) is that SFN attacks the “small unmyelinated fibers” hence the name “small fiber neuropathy,” and it begins with sensations in your toes and feet. Most other types of neuropathy have some degree of demyelination occurring, but again, the fibers destroyed in SFN are not myelinated, therefore this does not respond to methylated vitamin B12 like you might suspect. Here are a few common symptoms of SFN: • Internal vibration or restlessness • Pins and needles • Numbness • Muscle aches • Electric shock sensations in the body • Trigeminal neuralgia • Redness on the feet termed erythromelalgia • GI motility problems • Postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) • Bladder problems

• Dysautonomia Erythromelalgia is fairly hallmark, and the condition is characterized by episodes of redness, heat, pain, or mild swelling in the feet usually, although it could be the hands or anywhere in the body. It’s usually triggered by raising your body temperature, which means you may exit a nice hot shower, or hot tub, or the steam room and discover one or both feet have turned red, for example. It’s temporary and likely goes away in a few minutes. Testing for SFN requires a skin biopsy and there are amazing new test kits available now that a physician can order. If your doctor does a regular EMG (electromyography) study on you, it will be normal. That’s the frustrating and confusing part - SFN does not show up on conventional EMG studies or nerve conduction studies. The causes of SFN vary and may be tied to infections like Lyme disease or shingles, or endocrine conditions like diabetes. Another frequent, but hard to pinpoint cause is autoimmunity. Furthermore, 40 percent of people with fibromyalgia are thought to suffer with some degree of SFN. One more interesting cause for this uncomfortable condition is the use of (or withdrawal from) SSRI antidepressants. As for treatment, it varies based upon the etiology. We see best effects from intravenous immunoglobulins (IV IG), as well as anti-seizure drugs like pregabalin and gabapentin. I’ve written a more comprehensive article discussing more symptoms and treatments, as well as proper testing. I will know to email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter. To do that, visit my website suzycohen.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Six Flags Great Adventure To Light Up The Sky With Laser Shows

JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular will light up the sky for two shows. The 30-minute shows will take place 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. from March 18 to March 21. The admission cost is $14.99 per person; $9.99 per active member and season pass holder. This event will take place in the theme park parking lot and guests should enter through the main entrance on Route 537 West. Snacks and beverages, as well as glow merchandise, will be available during the show. Reservations are required and capacity will be limited. Admission tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be sold per person for each show.

Event-specific tickets as well as 2021 season passes and memberships along with current members and season pass holders can make reservations at sixflags.com/ greatadventure. Ticket sales will not be available at the gate. Social distancing will be maintained with vehicles parking in every other space. Event requirements include use of masks to purchase food or merchandise and if windows are down, and occupants of a participating vehicle cannot leave their vehicle except for emergency purposes or to use the portable restrooms. These rules and a full list of safety requirements for the event will be available on the park’s website. As part of Six Flags’ comprehensive safety procedures, all employees are required to wear masks and are temperature checked and heath screened each day.

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How This Highly Precise Procedure is Making Knee Pain a Thing of the Past... TREATMENT COVERED BY MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INCLUDING MEDICARE People who suffer from knee pain typically try supplements or pain medication before seeking help from a doctor. Physical Therapy sometimes helps, sometimes not. When all else fails and the pain is too much, some feel that surgery is the only option. Before you put yourself through months of immobility, potentially more pain, and hefty medical bills, consider something else. The Proper Treatment Begins with Advanced Imaging for Precise Diagnosis They key to effectively fixing a knee pain problem is start with an accurate diagnosis. That’s why we’ve invested in Advanced Imaging Technology called Video Fluoroscopy (VF). This technology is a video X-ray in real time! Together with your doctor, you will view a live image of the inside of the knee. Your doctor will clearly explain exactly what is causing your pain, and the precise treatment approach to fix it. Jersey Shore’s Top Notch Knee Treatment Facility with 5 Convenient, Five Star Locations At Monmouth Pain, offering knee pain relief is a daily event. Knee pain accounts for greater than a quarter of our patient care every day. Do you struggle walking? Is going up and down stairs a struggle? Continue reading if you would like help… Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could get rid of your knee pain? Where would you go, what would you do? What would you give for a day, a week or a lifetime of pain free mobility? We are pleased to announce… you don’t need to wait any longer to get the most precise procedure to sweep knee pain under the rug.

An All-Natural Lubricant Again, using Advanced Imaging Technology our medical team will administer the all- natural lubricant – referred to as Viscosupplementation – with pinpoint precision. The Viscosupplementation provides lubrication and tempers the friction within the joint to reduce the bone-on-bone sensation, reduce pain, and increase mobility. The precision and accuracy of the image-guided injection ensures that the gel like fluid is injected directly into the joint capsule for optimal results. Unlike steroid injections that can cause irreversible damage to the joint ligaments and tissues, this is an all-natural injection proven to enhance all-natural healing.

If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, regain control of your life by visiting Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation, a stateof-the art medical facility. Cause of Knee Pain… How does knee pain occur? Factors that might cause it include the following: • Being overweight • Getting older…normal wear and tear • Joint injury • Knee imbalances • A genetic defect in the joint cartilage • Stresses on the joints from certain activities including sports, work, and leisure activities. Over time, all of the above can eat away at the cartilage in your knee leading to damage called Osteoarthritis! What is Osteoarthritis? (OA) Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In Osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years. Don’t Just Mask the Pain! Say Goodbye to Knee Pain... the Non-Surgical Way! Now is the time to take control of your life and say goodbye to knee pain the non-surgical way! Most people feel better in a matter of weeks and can begin enjoying everyday activities pain-free again. Consider These Facts Before Surgery

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Meet the Doctor Ron Ben-Meir, DO, is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowshiptrained in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. A former Division 1 College Football player at Texas State University, his experience allows him to specialize in sports-related injuries affecting highly competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and general musculoskeletal pain. An expert in current non-surgical interventional procedures to treat joint pain, he also performs diagnostic procedures such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and electromyography to help diagnose the sources of the muscle and nerve-related pain. Dr. BenMeir’s focus is on treating patients with acute or chronic pain. All patients receive individualized treatment plans that may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided injections.

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Police: Fugitive Caught From Fatal Christmas Eve Crash

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A man wanted in connection to a crash that killed an 81-year-old woman was taken into custody, police said. Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, 27, of Jackson, surrendered to United States Customs and Border Patrol Protection Agents in Laredo, Texas, police said. He must quarantine due to COVID-19 restrictions prior to being brought to Ocean County. Alcazar-Sanchez is the suspect in a crash that took place at around 6 p.m. on December 24, 2020. A Mercedes Benz was getting off I-195 at Exit 21. As it was attempting to turn onto Cedar Swap Road, it collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver was Norman Shtab, 83, and the passenger was his wife, Phyllis Shtab, 81.

The two Howell residents were brought to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. Phyllis Shtab succumbed to her injuries on December 26. Alcazar-Sanchez also had a passenger: Jose Misael Pementel-Mendoza, 30, of Wrightstown. He was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center following the crash, treated for his injuries and released. Alcazar-Sanchez fled on foot. Investigation determined that he had gone to Mexico. A warrant was issued with charges for Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, as well as Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License while being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death.

Alcazar-Sanchez’s girlfriend, Reyna Mendez, 27, of Jackson, who was not in the vehicle, was later questioned by law enforcement. She was charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution for allegedly giving false information. “I am extremely grateful for the cooperative efforts of our law enforcement partners at the local, county, state, and federal levels in connection with this very thorough and intensive investigation. Knowing full well that he was being relentlessly pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies for more than two months, Alcazar-Sanchez really had no alternative but to surrender himself to the authorities. Soon, he will be returned to Ocean County where he will face justice,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.

Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Jackson Township Police Department Special Emergency Response Team, Brick Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Field Services Unit/Warrants, United States Customs and Border Protection, Laredo Texas Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service, for their collaborative efforts and assistance. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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CAREGIVER/COMPANION With experience and exellent refferences available and offers hourly/live-in care to elderly or dissability patients with different care needs: household assistance/ cooking, personal care/hygiene, medical transportation, etc. Contact number 732-910-8869. (13) Are You Bored? - Merri-Makers has part time employment for "Young at heart" individuals. You decide when to work, experience NOT required. $12 an hour plus occasional gratuity. Please contact Lauren Bott atlaurenb@merrimakers.com or 609-494-9100, ext. 1. (14) Enable, Inc. - is looking for reliable caregivers to support adults with disabilities in Monmouth and Ocean County. Apply at www.enablenj.org/careers. (16)

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Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery By: Kimberly Salvato, DPT

TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT (TSA):

The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) was ﬁrst performed in the United States in the 1950’s. Now, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulders replaced each year. The goal is to decrease pain, while increasing mobility, strength, and function.

fractures. The most common cause is advanced osteoarthritis meaning the joint’s smooth cartilage lining has deteriorated. Surgery is considered when conservative treatments (rehabilitation, injection, medication) have failed. IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

This decision should be made between you, your family, and your orthopedic surgeon. If conservative treatment did not relieve symptoms, then TSA can be a great option to help increase your independence, and regain your quality of life. TSA: TOTAL V. REVERSE

SHOULDER ANATOMY

The shoulder is composed of three bones: the humerus (upper arm), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collar bone). Like a ball and socket joint, the head of the humerus (the ball) ﬁts into the socket of the scapula (glenoid cavity). Next is the rotator cuﬀ, made up of four muscles which hold the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity. CAUSES:

Causes for a TSA include rheumatoid arthritis, disease of the rotator cuﬀ, osteonecrosis, and humeral head

AFTER SURGERY

Post-operative Physical therapy has a large success rate though results can vary. Restricted use of their hand, and wrist begins soon after, and their elbow and shoulder in approximately six weeks. Unrestricted use may begin as early as eight weeks. It is important to realize pain typically lasts until 6-12 months. After one year, 95% of patients enjoy pain-free function!

• Total: Replaces the damaged joint with prosthetics. KIMBERLY SALVATO, DPT Typically, the head Kimberly Salvato received her of the humerus, and Bachelors of Science in Biology and the glenoid cavity minor in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Richard Stockton College of are both replaced. A New Jersey in 2012. Following the metal ball and stem completion of her undergraduate replace damaged degree, Kimberly attended humeral head. The graduate school at the University glenoid cavity is replaced with a smooth of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received her plastic surface. Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. As a student, • Reverse: With severe damage or rotator cuff tears, Reverse TSA allows for less pain and increased function. The socket and ball are switched; ball replaces the shoulder socket, and the socket is attached where humerus had been. The deltoid muscle becomes the primary mover during elevation.

Kimberly received extensive training treating patients post-stroke in an acute setting and patient postsurgical in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Kimberly then spent four months on her last aﬃliation in orthopedics and sports medicine, where she studied under renowned sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditions specialists. Kimberly learned valuable knowledge working with high school and college athletes, predominately with ACL and meniscal injuries.

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Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone. A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or prizes. The scammers may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate? Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag! The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash they are likely to ask for more and more. One trick the scammers use to entice victims

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OCEAN COUNTY – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many people struggling. Ocean Mental Health Services will be holding free online sessions to help recognize the symptoms of depression and how to seek help if needed. There will be two one-hour sessions held. Visit the link

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