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Flooding lingers on Seabright Avenue on a sunny day without any rain. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A lagoon community along the Toms River has seen flooding so bad that they often have to park several streets away and wade to get to their homes. They’ve been asking for help from local officials. However, everyone agrees there are
some serious issues and a short fix isn’t going to do the job. The neighborhood is off Bayview Avenue. The intersection of Narragansette and Longport avenues is one of the main spots. The area is low lying, so rainwater does tend to accumulate. But the residents have also
said that the really bad flooding is saltwater, which means there’s something even more challenging going on. It also means that it can damage cars if you drive through it. Longport Avenue resident Donna Amon said that the area was flooded for four days once. In one instance, she
─Photo by Chris Lundy couldn’t get her car out to get her COVID-19 vaccination. Beach Place resident Michelle Hawkins said that the pitch on three streets is such that the water runoff goes toward Narragansette. “The water is flowing in waves dow n the street,” she said. (Floods - See Page 8)
Police: Forest Fire Intentionally Set
By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The forest f i re that destroyed 167 acres, evacuated residents, and hospitalized a firefighter was intentionally set, investigators said. Early in the investigation, fire personnel had determined where the fire started but did not say how it was started.
Now, the investigation has deter mined the worst case scenario. “We have located the origin of the fire and have concluded that the fire was intentionally set,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The blaze star ted out as a brush fire at 5 Airport Road in Lake-
wood on the afternoon of March 14. It was first spotted by a New Jersey Forest Fire Service Observation Tower in Lakewood. It quickly spread to buildings and multiple units responded. Ultimately, two commercial buildings were destroyed. There were 29 homes with damage
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By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Even before the passage of November ballot question regarding legalization of marijuana, residents, municipal leaders and law enforcement agencies pondered how it would be administrated. When new state laws were announced in Trenton, it didn’t take long for them to receive criticism by many Ocean County municipal leaders. Police said the new laws were “handcuffing” their ability to do their jobs. Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan, who serves as president of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, joined 30 th District Sen. Robert W. Singer, 10 th District Assemblyman John Catalano, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, local elected officials and police chiefs to discuss their concerns over the new state marijuana laws. During the recent press conference held at a police substation on the borough’s boardwalk, those assembled spoke about why the new laws were detrimental and would severely impact shore communities and families. Chief Michigan said, “The law inexplicably bans police officers from notifying parents the first time their children are found to be using or in possession of marijuana or alcohol. Overreaching even further, the law criminalizes the good-faith actions of police officers who, smelling marijuana, try to investigate the underage use or possession by a child. “While those in New Jersey voted to legalize cannabis for adults, Trenton has taken the extraordinary leap to pass a law that goes far beyond the voter mandate to include de-facto legalization of marijuana and alcohol for children,” he said. (Rally - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 Chief Michigan noted that as “public backlash against this unprecedented legislative threat to children grows, Trenton now is signaling that there will be a ‘clean-up’ bill that will allow officers to provide notification to parents when their children are caught using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. This cleanup language as proposed does nothing to correct this fatally f lawed legislation. Officers would continue to face potential for serious criminal deprivation of civil rights charges for the common-sense act of simply investigating underage use or possession of alcohol or marijuana by minors.” Sen. Singer said, “let no one tell you from the senate or the assembly or the governor that they didn’t understand what was in this bill. They were all briefed on it. This is a disgusting piece of legislation. The voters did not vote that we should have 12-year-olds drinking beer, smoking marijuana and nothing can be done about it. In this piece of legislation anyone under 21 is considered a minor. That means college students, people who are 18, 19 and 20 years old are considered a minor and you cannot search them.” “Think about that - they hide a case
a beer in a cooler and you can’t search them and they can’t even give you permission to search it. If the police do anything, they can be charged with a third-degree crime. That can mean jail or a major fine,” the senator added. Commissioner Quinn pledged the county’s support in efforts opposing what has been approved by Trenton. “This is something that caught us off guard when we saw the bill had passed. We were absolutely astonished on the county level to see that something of this magnitude had gone through Trenton and to receive the support it received.” “It not only ties the hands of our police officers. It also pulls the rights of every mother and father away from them for children under the age of 21. This is just opening up the door for the opportunity for these kids to go down a path that we don’t - as parents - want to see happen. The Board of Commissioners is 100% opposed to this bill,” Quinn added. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra had some strong words about “this ill-conceived piece of legislation.” He said his police department’s job has gotten more difficult in recent years. “Trenton has increasingly made it that only the most bad actors have any repercussion for their criminal activity. Just the other day someone was arrested for breaking into homes here in Point Pleasant Beach,
was fought off by a nanny and still had to be released onto the streets that night. This is insanity.” Among the police chiefs present were those from Lacey, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, Brick and Jackson townships. Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz told Jersey Shore Online.com that he presented a sample resolution to the Jackson Council opposing the bill. “It metaphorically handcuffs us from doing our job and it prevents parents from knowing what their children are doing. Beyond that the removal of qualified immunity in law enforcement. If you are acting in good faith, you think some kids are up to no good, drinking and smoking pot, and you want to investigate, they also want to remove your legal protection in a good faith investigation and allows you to be sued for just approaching them to investigate,” Chief Kunz said. Qualified immunity is a protection that judges and legislators have to protect from litigation. “Should you be sued now for taking a reasonable measure to do an investigation? They want to take away qualified immunity which is a reasonable protection that exists for judges and legislators and there is no reason it shouldn’t continue for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers will still be accountable. There is no reason to remove this other protection from them,”
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Kunz added. Chief DiBella said Lacey was strongly opposed to the legislation. He told Jersey Shore Online.com that removing the ability to inform parents about their children’s use of alcohol or marijuana “goes against everything that we believe in. As a chief of police, I was against the legalized use of recreational marijuana but the voters voted for it and here we are. As you can see certain things come with that.” “Removing qualified immunity and making a police investigation a third-degree charge is not what voters voted for. These are things that need to be corrected,” Chief DiBella said. Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo and Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson were among the municipal leaders present during the day supporting opposition to the legislation. Curatolo told Jersey Shore Online.com after the rally that the legislation “hamstrings the police and essentially makes them become powerless on this issue and not let them have an enforcement arm.” He added that it prevents police from intervening “in a young person’s life in a positive first interaction. You are taking away an opportunity to make a positive effect on society. If you want gangs vote yes to legalized marijuana. We’ve seen it in California and Colorado.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark anti-violence bill that expired in 2018 and whose previous reauthorization was blocked by Senate Republicans in 2019. The bill passed with bipartisan support. “The events of the past 24 hours (the shooting in Georgia of 8 spa workers) are a stark reminder of the constant threat of violence women across our country face; it’s a threat that demands the actions and resources provided by the Violence Against Women Act,” said Congressman
HOBOKEN – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to highlight a new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law, to help struggling
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Kim. “As we saw by today’s vote, these solutions aren’t partisan – in fact they have broad bipartisan support – and they show that we can truly come together in the face of a crisis. I hope the Senate follows our lead and passes this bill as quickly as possible so we can restore the protections and funds necessary to address the issue of violence against women head on.” The Violence Against Women Act was originally passed in 1994 and ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse and working to ensure survivors had
access to essential services and to justice. Since its passage, the rate of domestic violence has declined by 63 percent. However, the extent of domestic violence remains way too high. Experts estimate that one in three women in the U.S. still experience domestic violence. The Violence Against Women Act addresses these issues by: • Increasing the authorization for the Rape Prevention & Education Program (RPE) to $110 million a year from $50 million a year and specifically including prevention of sexual harassment to its authorized uses.
Reauthorizing the critical STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) grants and allowing the grants to be used to develop law enforcement tools and protocols for preventing domestic violence homicides. Protecting victims of dating violence from firearm homicide by closing some loopholes in current firearms laws in order to help prevent intimate partner and stalking homicides. • Improving the health care system’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • Improving access to housing for survivors and
victims by strengthening the enforcement of housing rights for survivors and victims and creating a Violence Against Women Director at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Violence Against Woma n Act reaut hor ization is supported by a coalit ion of more than 200 organizations, known as the National Task force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women. T his coalition includes such groups as t he Nat ional Coalit ion Against Domestic Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Alliance to End
Menendez: $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund Part Of American Rescue Plan
restaurants and bars that have been economically impacted by the pandemic. These establishments can use the funding to keep their doors open, cover COVID-related expenses, and pay their employees, rent and utilities. Hoboken
was the first city in the entire nation to close bars and restaurants last year, affecting many of the city’s mom and pop establishments. “It’s been a difficult year for mom and pop restaurant and bar owners in Hoboken and across New Jersey.
This grant program is a much-needed lifeline for so many struggling restaurants and can mean the difference between an ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’ sign on their front door. I fought hard for this funding and I’m proud to say ‘help is on the
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“I know the water table’s rising. That’s a given.” Vincent D’Elia said he grew up on Seabright Avenue. It used to be very rare to have any kind of f looding. But now, if there’s a celestial high tide or a tidal surge, the road gets filled up with saltwater. “You can see water percolating up from the catch basins,” Longport resident John DiStefano said. This proves that the water is coming up through the ground rather than being rain. What’s even worse is when the water lingers in the winter and freezes over, he said. It’s also a strange situation because many of the residents impacted are Berkeley residents, and one of the flooding areas is the intersection in Ocean Gate. And these are county roads that are flooding. So, that means there are three jurisdictions involved. The Berkeley residents literally drive out of their streets, go through Ocean Gate and then back into Berkeley to get to Route 9. Their only way in or out is through the area that floods. Remington & Vernick is the engineering company that services Berkeley and Ocean Gate, “so coordination of efforts between the two municipalities should be pretty easy,” Berkeley business administrator John Camera said. The engineers have been at the site to look for possible solutions. Ocean Gate Mayor Paul Kennedy said this has been an ongoing issue for many years. One problem is that most of the properties and the road are below sea level. “And since Superstorm Sandy the water level has risen to make things even worse,” he said. The intersection is between two Ocean County roads that are maintained by the county. “I have had huge success in getting the Ocean County Storm Water department to come and Jet Vac the pipes at least 4-6 times a year,” he said. “They fill up with sand constantly because of
the open area on the beach and the high winds that blow the sand off the beach and onto the roadway.” About nine years ago, there was a New Jersey Department of Transportation project there which included all new storm drains, piping, and a tide flex valve to help keep the water out of the pipes, along with new curbing and roadway, he said. This works some of the time, but high tides and the pipes filling with sand will compromise its effectiveness. There is also an issue of Berkeley drivers speeding through the f looded area, he said. This creates wakes pushing saltwater onto Ocean Gate lawns, driveways, and garages. “We had to create a no wake ordinance several years ago because of this situation,” he said. “There are those that have no respect and keep doing it. Eventually they will all be issued summons for speeding through the flooded intersection and creating wakes and causing damage.” There is talk of elevating the roadways but everything is still at the evaluation stage, engineers and officials said. At a recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, Councilman James Byrnes said that officials are working on the problem but asked for patience because they might have to go through the State Department of Environmental Protection which might take time. He also noted that one house in the area had a sump pump in their back yard to deal with the issue. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said he has been talking to the Ocean Gate mayor and Councilman Ron Livingston, and they’ve all been working together. He said the county will clean the drains more frequently until a long-term solution is in place. Shore areas are prone to f looding due to their location. However, this is becoming a more common occurrence in areas like the Normandy Beach section of Toms River and Brick. Some residents are reporting that areas are f looding frequently in recent years that never f looded before.
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championed by Senator Menendez and our New Jersey federal elected officials. This new critical and targeted funding source from the economic relief bill will make a difference for our struggling restaurant and bar owners as they recover from the substantial financial impact caused by the pandemic,” said Mayor Bhalla. Because of the necessary lockdowns and restaurant capacity limits that were imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the food service industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors. According to a study by the National Restaurant Association, 110,000 restaurants and bars have been closed temporarily or for good, as of December. The study also found that up to eight million restaurant employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the lockdowns last year. In New Jersey alone, 30% of restaurants have been closed permanently or temporarily, impacting over 350,000 jobs. “We stand here today, a year after we were forced to close due to the effects of a virus that crippled our state and our nation. The impact that COVID-19 had on the hospitality industry was devastating and life changing. There was nothing that prepared us for the challenges that needed to be faced,” said Jeanne Cretella, a member of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association. “If you’re a suffering restaurant, and after 12 months most of us are, we now have the ability to plan ahead, rebuild our teams and strengthen our communities.” The ARP established a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is based on the RESTAURANTS Act that Senator Menendez cosponsored. The program will provide up to $10 million in grants to eligible restaurants, bars and eateries. The funds can be used to cover the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other upgrades to protect customers and staff from COVID, in addition to payroll, mortgage or rent, supplies, utilities, paid sick leave and other operational expenses. In general, restaurants will receive grants that equal the difference between their 2019 and 2020 gross receipts. In an effort to target funding to the smallest small businesses and minority-owned businesses, $5 billion is set aside for restaurants with 2019 gross receipts of $500,000 or less. Also, for the first 21 days that the program is open, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is required to prioritize applications from businesses owned by women, veterans and those in disadvantaged communities. The ARP also expanded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by providing an additional $7.25 billion in funding for PPP loans. The plan also provides $15 billion for new targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants; $10 billion will provide full $10,000 grants to any prior EIDL applicant located in a low-income community and with losses of at least 30 percent, the other $5 billion will go towards providing supplemental grants of $5,000 to severely impacted businesses with ten employees or less and losses of at least 50 percent.
The Berkeley Times, March 27, 2021, Page 9 Last week, Sen. Menendez outlined the $10.2 billion in direct, flexible assistance to every state, county and municipality he secured in the ARP. Hudson County will receive a combined $424.6 million in state and local relief, including $130.4 million to the country government and $294.2 million split among its 12 municipalities. Hoboken will be allocated $27.2 million. The flexible funding can used to pay COVID-related expenses, cover lost revenues, avoid
layoffs of essential workers, and provide additional assistance to residents and small businesses. Sen. Menendez and Mayor Bhalla held a press conference outside the Madison Bar & Grill in a heated, outdoor eating space which owner Dave Carney spent thousands to construct on Washington Street to help offset indoor dining restrictions. “Like many other restaurants in Hoboken and New Jersey, we’ve been hit hard by the
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By Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS I sometimes mention my best friend, who went into cardiac arrest in Portugal while we were on vacation. Usually, I mention it when I’m writing about CPR. However, if she had yearly checkups, she could have saved me that entire trauma. 15 minutes of CPR is hard work, not to mention my emotional trauma. Another 20 minutes of CPR by the nurses and 6 shocks! I didn’t know if she would live and, really, in a foreign country! How would I tell her children? What if she had brain damage? How would I get her body home! What was she thinking? Obviously she wasn’t thinking about me
when she decided not to see her doctor once a year. She’s lucky that I’m still her friend. It turned out she had two blocked arteries and one was 70% blocked. What she probably presumed was indigestion was a previous mild heart attack. She thought that the annual “Life Screening” would be enough. That’s great, but you also need an annual appointment with your doctor. • An annual exam is a comprehensive assessment that is customized depending on your medical history and specific risk factors. It is also a great opportunity to discuss any health concerns, whether new or chronic, with your doctor. By being open and candid, your doctor will evaluate the best course of treatment, as well as offer suggestions to help you live a healthier lifestyle. • Review lifestyle behaviors, weight changes, health concerns, vaccination status and family history • Check vitals, such as blood pressure, respiration and temperature • Check routi ne u r i ne analysis and bloodwork • Check for heart health with an EKG • Recommend routine screenings, such as colorectal, prostate, breast, bone density, and others based on age and risk Why wouldn’t you go for a yearly check-up? • Cost? Your insurance covers it • Time? Its only once a year. • Doctor? If you don’t have a primary, you should get one anyway. • Transportation? If you don’t drive, get a friend or family member. • Fear that the doctor might find something? Yes. That’s the idea. It’s better to find something in a yearly check-up (and fix it) than to find it in an autopsy. Oops. Did I scare you yet? Remember, as Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent” …trauma to your family and friends. We need more volunteers. There is no free EMS without volunteers. “Be a hero” in you r ow n neighborhood, consider joining your EMS squad for a year or two, maybe five. No experience necessar y! You’ll be CPR cer tif ied, trained. HCBEMS needs you! 100 Port Royal Drive in Holiday City Berkeley. 732 240-3933 Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building. On Thursday mornings there will be someone there to help if you need it. You can join the recycling crew or the Auxiliary. Stay Well and Safe!
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Two Charged With Shoplifting After Stealing From Local Lowe’s
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department have announced that they’ve identified the two suspects that stole from the Manchester Lowe’s back in February. On February 24, police responded to a report regarding two individuals shoplifting from Lowes. The suspects were seen walking into Lowe’s, selecting items and walking out without paying in under five minutes. The suspects then left in in a white four-door sedan.
After investigation, police announced on March 18 that they were able to identify the two suspects as Eric Linzmayer, 40, of Forked River, and Williams Emmons Jr., 31, of Browns Mills. Both were charged with shoplifting in connection to the theft of copper wire. The Manchester Township Police Department thanks the public for their help, as well as the New Jersey State Police, Pemberton Township Police Department and Westampton Township Police Department.
Save Our Environment – Recycle! Free Webinar
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Webinar Free Recycling Resources for Your Business in collaboration with the Ocean County Dept of Solid Waste Management and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas (NJNG) on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.” Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle? -- N.J. Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, How Does Recycling Work? The Benefits of Recycling for Businesses, Recycling and Community,
Common Mistakes from Customers and Business Owners, Recycling Signage, Free Resources, and Green Programs. To register or for more information, go to mylakewoodchamber.com/events. About the Speakers: Tanara Hall works at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management as an environmental specialist. Her areas of expertise include environmental management, solid waste, education and outreach, sustainable communities, and zero waste. She is a member of the Ocean County Sustainability Hub and the Island Heights Environmental Committee. Sandra Blain-Snow works for the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management where she helps implement the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan through public outreach and education on recycling and composting. A Master Composter volunteer since 2001, she has been the program’s instructor since 2006.
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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
Under the guidance of Video Fluoroscopy (VF), Dr. Ben Meir precisely delivers the correct amount of lubricant into the exact area of knee damage.
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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.
WHAT ARE PATIENTS SAYING? “I had reached a point that I could no longer work out in the yard for more than 15 minutes. I couldn’t lift anything heavy and some days I would use a cane because my knee hurt so much. I no longer need to do that. It is progressively getting better each week. Thank you Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation for caring about my wellness!”
Who is a Candidate for This Treatment Program? Do you wake up with knee pain? Does your knee pain keep you from certain activities? Have you been told you need a knee replacement? Are you active and sometimes suffer from sore knees? Do you take medications for knee pain? Do you have difficulty going up and down stairs due to knee pain? Are you considering surgery to alleviate knee pain? Have you tried everything to get rid of knee pain with no success? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are ready to experience relief at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation! √ Covered By Most Insurance Plans Including Medicare √ No Reported SideEffects √ Little-To-No Pain √ Immediate Relief
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In the State of N.J., a trial period to test drive hearing aids is not required by law. However, in 98% of other States, you would receive 30 or 45 days to wear and evaluate the hearing instruments and return the system to the hearing care provider if you’re not satisfied. In fact, certain providers will give you greater than two months to return the hearing aid system. If you return the hearing aids, there may be a small restocking fee which is typically 5%-10% of the total purchase price. This restocking fee is very common, however, feel free to negotiate that percentage. Remember, the hearing care professional is spending time with you and should be compensated for his/ her time. For those of you who have never worn a hearing aid, it will take time for your brain to acclimate to all of the sounds we “normally” hear and for many of us, it could take at least 30 days. In fact, “new” hearing aid users are typically not fit at 100% prescription during the
initial fi rst fit. More often than not, the new hearing aid user is set between 80-85% of predicted prescription for the patients hearing loss. It will usually require at least two additional follow up visits to reach close to 100%. The more “time” the hearing care professional wants to spend with you, the greater the chances of a successful experience. In my opinion, I believe all potential hearing aid patients need a minimum of 45 days to acclimate to wearing hearing aids and at least two follow up visits need to occur after the initial fitting. Any practice that does not offer this should not be considered using best practices and I would look elsewhere to improve your hearing. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
What To Do For Chronically Itchy Skin By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The average person is estimated to scratch an itch on their body about a hundred times a day, and that is considered pretty normal. But what if you have a chronic itch? The scratching could be non-stop and you could scratch yourself to the point of bleeding! I can help you today. Itching is one of those symptoms that will drive you mad unless you get to the root cause and treat it. This can be the most difficult part. Unfortunately, digging deep isn’t what happens at first when you show up at the doctor’s office with an itchy rash. You will have to go to the pharmacy to pick up a with steroid like a Medrol Dose pack, and some Benadryl. If you’re among the lucky, the itchy sensation will clear up with those. But what if it doesn’t? The misery of chronic itchy sensations, and an accompanying painful rash could baffle you and your practitioners for weeks, sometimes months and years! Today I’ll cover a few conditions that cause itch, along with my suggestions for treatment. Please ask your doctor about what’s right for you. Tinea Versicolor. This common fungal infection results in discolored patches of skin that are lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Since this is caused by a fungus, you will need to eliminate refined sugar in your diet because that feeds fungus. You could rub some coconut oil on the area since that is an easily accessible natural anti-fungal. If it’s all over, you could take a shower and use a Selenium Sulfide body wash (like Selsun Blue) or buy a soap containing Zinc Pyrithione. Hot Tub Folliculitis. This is sometimes also called Pool Folliculitis and the rash can cause
itchy, red and tender bumps that contain pus. You can get this from a swimming pool or whirlpool that looks like it has perfectly, clean water because the causative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa will survive in water that’s been chlorinated! Treatments usually include silver-containing creams or gels. Some people try compresses with distilled vinegar. In serious cases, an antibiotic will be prescribed. Progesterone Dermatitis. This is an immune-driven condition that causes itchiness in a recurring fashion due to the rise in progesterone with every menstrual cycle. Managing hormones and suppressing the immune response may help this. Neuropathic Itch. This type of itch is a difficult one to diagnose because there is no presentation of a rash or bump, or scaly skin or anything! It’s your word basically, and nothing to show for it. You can change your shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, bedding and clothing and the itch will stay with you. One of the most promising treatments for neuropathic itch are the JAK inhibitor drugs. One in particular is Xelganz (tofacitinib). I researched like crazy to find a natural JAK inhibitor and it appears that thymoquinone might be helpful. Black Seed oil supplements are rich in that compound. In closing, I will refer you to the work of Dr. Brian S. Kim who can be found on twitter as @itchdoctor. Dr. Kim has done pioneering research on the topic of itch. If you’re interested in the longer version of my article which includes more causes for chronic itch, I can email it to you if you’re part of my online community. Just sign up for my newsletter at suzyochen.com.
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LAKEWOOD – Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) has announced grants for five organizations that combat food insecurity. JFOC has made food insecurity one of its funding priorities throughout the pandemic. This round of grants was timed to be dispersed prior to the holiday of Passover. Locally, two grants were given to Fulfill the foodbank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties and The Joel E. Perlmutter Food Pantry, which will be a store where clients can choose their food and part of Inspire-NJ’s new project in Manchester. The funding to Fulfill helped with an increase in Passover needs providing proteins, produce, and eggs that were delivered March 23. Providing these funds specifically for Passover also enables Fulfill to expend their other unrestricted funds to provide food to the broader community as well. Overseas grants were given to The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), who help some of the poorest Jews
around the world; Leket, Israel’s national food bank; and Yad Ezra. Yad Ezra plans to deliver 50,000 pandemic food baskets during Passover. The Corona Virus has increased food insecurity worldwide. Leket currently serves over 246,000 people in need each week. Annabel Lindenbaum, board chair for JFOC commented, “In a year fraught with overwhelming upheaval for so many, I am thrilled that, we as a Federation, are choosing to be part of the assistance to help families to combat food insecurity. As Jews, ‘welcoming the stranger in our midst’ is such an integral part of our tradition. When we begin our Seder with ‘all who are hungry should come and eat’, we will know that the Ocean County Jewish Federation is not a silent bystander.” JFOC plans to continue with another round of grants to combat food insecurity in the fall. Check jewishoceancounty.org for more information.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the
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OCEAN COUNTY − Jewish Family & Children’s Services has expanded their services so that counseling and support groups are now taking place virtually. “JFCS is the centerpiece of how the Jewish Federation provides help and support to those in need in our community,” said Shelly Newman, CoChair of the Federation’s Board of Directors. Those who are current clients, as well as those who are dealing with anxiety or
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Snowkus Pocus, A Magical Acrobatic Dance For All Ages
TOMS RIVER – Dazzling cirque, breathtaking acrobatic dance and specialty circus acts are all part of the magic of Snowkus Pocus, presented virtually On Demand now through April 8. All ages will delight in this narrated, winter-themed circus that travels through the seasons from fall to spring. The show is primarily visual with a simple story that most children can easily follow and circus tricks that will impress the adults. Tickets are $10 to $15 and available by
−Photo courtesy Ocean County College visiting grunincenter.org/event/snowkuspocus-virtual-event. Audience members will lose themselves as young Brianna is whisked away to an enchanted winter wonderland where she encounters the colorful characters that inhabit the magical world of Snowkus Pocus. Incredible acrobatics are performed by Jack Frost, the North Wind, the Snow Queen and the ever-changing Azura of the Sky - for the young and young-at-heart. Learn more today by visiting ocean.edu.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore New Education Pilot Program For New Jersey Students Will Help Foster Essential Climate Literacy
TRENTON – In the face of the growing climate crisis, Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey have announced the creation of the NJ Student Climate Challenge, a new pilot program to foster the growing role students and young people are playing in addressing the climate crisis. The initiative builds on New Jersey’s efforts to increase climate literacy among young people across the state, including its first-in-the-nation effort to incorporate climate change education across all K-12 state academic standards. The Drumthwacket Foundation is working with Sustainable Jersey, the program facilitator, to use the $500,000 grant from Atlantic City Electric and its parent company Exelon to develop an exciting new contest that encourages students to explore and address the local impacts of climate change and develop solutions to help their communities become more resilient to a changing environment. For its first year, the pilot program will provide support and recognition to teams of students from public middle and high schools in Atlantic City Electric’s service area, with the ability to expand the program to a full statewide New Jersey contest in subsequent years. “I am thrilled that the NJ Student Climate Challenge will build upon our state’s historic effor t to incor porate climate change education across our K-12 lear ning standards,” said First Lady Ta m my Mu r phy, president of The Drumthwacket Foundation. “New Jersey’s children will lead the nation in the future green economy because of programs and partnerships like this. And, as our students learn to think more critically about how they can help their own local communities become more climate conscious and resilient, our entire state will benefit.” “Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face, and we need to take the necessary steps today to help ensure our children have a cleaner and brighter future tomorrow,” said Dave Velazquez, president of Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “That includes giving our young people the opportunities and resources they need to understand and address climate change in their local communities. We are proud to do all we can to help the state combat climate change and empower youth through this unique program, which will help New Jersey continue to be a national leader in charting a course to a clean and resilient energy future.” The NJ Student Climate Challenge will
include a virtual student climate summit and a student contest. Students will participate through their respective schools. There is no cost to schools or students to participate. Contest and summit details are available at bit.ly/NJStudentClimateChallenge. The climate summit will provide students and educators with an opportunity to learn about actionable ways to address the climate crisis as they begin to think about climate resilience and mitigation projects that could benefit their schools and communities. It will include a series of virtual learning sessions scheduled over a four-week period in February and March. Presenters will include experts from state government agencies, academia and nonprofits and others working to address the causes and impacts of climate change. The sessions will be delivered live with students. Recordings will be available on the Sustainable Jersey for School’s website. To participate in the contest, student teams and their teacher mentors must identify and complete a school or community project to address the climate crisis and create a digital story reflecting on the impact of climate change and what they learned by completing the project. Contest submissions are due June 11. A panel of educators and experts from nonprofits, state agencies and the NJ Student Climate Challenge partner organizations will judge the contest submissions. Select entries will be recognized at an awards ceremony in September hosted by the Drumthwacket Foundation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy. “We know our customers want cleaner air and affordable, reliable energy,” said Kathleen Barrón, senior vice president of Government and Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy for Exelon. “From our educational programs to our f leet of carbon-free energy sources to our extensive grant programs, including our Climate Change Investment Initiative which will support the next generation of innovators, all of our investments and strategic decisions are focused on meeting the needs and expectations of our customers.” Atlantic City Electric has recently taken several steps to help New Jersey achieve a clean energy future, including proposals to support more clean transportation, increase energy efficiency offerings in the state and build a Smart Energy Network that will connect customers to more clean energy services and technologies.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will mark Autism Awareness Month in April with the return of its Autism Resources Fair, and this year it’s a month-long event. Interested families and individuals can take part in free virtual programs, and pick up free, sensory-friendly “Take & Make” crafts at 19 Library branches. “Trivia for Teens,” packed with little-known facts about music, media, and the Ocean County Library, will be available all month at theoceancountylibrary.org/autism. Registration for the free virtual program series is required. Registrants at theocean countylibrary.org/events will receive links by email for: “Autism Resources Fair Keynote Address”featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, 2 p.m., April 17. A “Neighbors Connecting” program made possible in part by an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural grant, sponsored
by the Ocean County Library Foundation. “Navigating the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities Service System” - presented by NJDDD Quality Improvement Specialist Nkechi Okoli, 6:30 p.m., April 8. “Mr. Bobby, Music Therapist” - 10 a.m., April 10. “How to Get a Service Dog” – presented by Louise, Kim and Dennis Bratnick of Canine Companions, 6:30 p.m., April 13. “Autism and Divorce: How Courts Address Issues Involving Children with Special Needs” – co-presented by former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones and Joni Jones, 6:30 p.m., April 19. “Autism, Mental Health and Cultural Competency Issues” - co-presented by former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones and Joni Jones, 6:30 p.m., 29. For more details, visit theoceancounty library.org/autism.
Ocean County Family Support Organization Holds Parents Support Groups OCEAN COUTNY – The Ocean County Family Support Organization is holding virtual Parents Support Groups every Thursday at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The virtual Parents Support Group is an informal support group of parents, grandparent and caretakers of children
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 27 - apr 2 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): By now you may have realized that addressing problems as they occur can erase the worries that bog you down. In the week ahead, the good example that you set can filter down to loved ones who might imitate your efficiency. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Everything changes” could become your favorite motto as you learn to flow with the times and adapt to new concepts. Friends could encourage you to schedule more time for entertainment in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take pride in showing that you can be a responsible and reliable individual as this week goes by. You may find yourself locked into important routines that prevent you from hanging out with friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be torn in different directions when friends go against the status quo or become involved in new interests. Part of you wants to join them, but another part of you may be doubtful. Remain balanced this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay on top of the tasks and obligations you’ve agreed to handle in the week ahead. A partner or loved one might be immersed in fulfilling their own responsibilities, which can make it challenging to find time to spend together. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There are plenty of fish in the sea, so if one friend isn’t available, another can fill in. As the week unfolds, you may find it is rewarding to be methodical about your tasks and abide by the rules.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As this week goes by, you may often be reminded that being neat and organized can make your life easier. There likely will be time to rearrange your desk so that everything is where you can find it when needed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be put in contact with someone who wishes to change the world, so enjoy seeing a different perspective. As the week unfolds, you may become more aware of the ways traditions enrich your family life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, you may face a gap in your knowledge that must be filled. The subject could be formidable and challenge you to commit to learning. You’ll likely succeed in mastering the subject if you persevere. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might not be able to power through obstacles to reach your objectives in the upcoming week. Exercise patience and self-discipline to help reach your goals. Your persistence and refusal to quit can eventually pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The determination to attain your career aspirations might grow as this week unfolds. You may need some extra knowledge, a professional certification or additional experience to improve your resume. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Interacting with an array of people and forming new friendships in the week ahead might give you new perspective on your place in the world. And yet you’ll also see the things people have in common.
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