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“Bubble” Damaged During Blizzard By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The “Bubble” on the grounds between Intermediate East and Hooper Avenue Elementary School was damaged during the recent blizzard and had to be def lated, school officials said. During storms like this, school officials monitor the Bubble, Communications Coordinator Michael Kenny said. They had consulted with the inspector from the buildings depar t ment, the Toms River Fire Inspectors, and Asati, the manufacturer. There were two small tears, he said. It was compromised by the accumulation of ice, snow, and wind, and the pressure those elements caused. “It is my understanding the Bubble
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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – The founder of a local non-profit that feeds the hungry smiled a bit as she described what led her to a change in
careers later in life. Toni Connizzo Cieplensky, the CFC of Ple nt i f u l Plat e s of Ocean County, once ran medical offices. Her most recent gig in the field was in a
plastic surgeon’s office. Many of the patients appeared to have unlimited resources for tummy tucks and all types of lifts to make themselves more glamorous.
However, Cieplensky developed a love for the food industry that began long before she ever started classes as a medical assistant and moved to a management (Chefs - See Page 4)
This Month In History: Toms River’s Role In Naval Battles
By J. Mark Mutter The traditional thinking when it comes to the history of the American Revolution is that it was won on land by George Washington and his army. We know the stories of Bunker Hill, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Monmouth, Yorktown, and more. But there’s another
view too: that the war was won on the seas and it wasn’t based on a military strategy, but an economic one. Here’s the story - and Toms River’s role in it. One Sailor, Two Soldiers On the eve of the fight for independence, Britain had amassed a mil-
itary power second to none in the history of mankind: almost 50,000 soldiers - a staggering number in the eighteenth century. By 1763, they had vanquished the French from most of North America - greatly expanding its empire inland far beyond the original colonies nestled along the coast. But it
was a long way from home and the only way to get to America was by sea. From this perspective, as the historian Donald Shomette has written, the “American Revolution was by any standard a truly maritime war.” So it would be a struggle on the seas - up and down America’s coast - that would be
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critical. In the middle of this was New Jersey and in the middle of New Jersey was Toms River. It was not Washington, the general, but of all people, that bookish, Harvard educated lawyer, John Adams, who recognized the seas’ significance. To the Continental Congress, (History - See Page 6)
Politicians Warn: Careful What You Read By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The 2022 election will host a number of congressional races, as well as many local ones, and politicians looked to the lessons learned during the 2021 campaign. The race in Toms River was pretty messy, with a blitz of social media and mailings. Like in any election, the truth wasn’t necessarily driving the bus. Maria Maruca was a councilwoman for 18 years. Her term ended at the end of last year. She repeated the popular statement that “Politics is a full contact sport.” The 2021 election season was full of misinformation and negative attacks, she said. “People react to whatever they see. They take everything at face value,” she said. Facebook and other social media sites make it easy for incorrect information (Read - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 role. Cieplensky left a job as a restaurant server to change fields when she needed an extra salary that would help with her children’s college tuition. As Cieplensky thought back to her childhood days, she easily recalled the aroma and taste of home-cooked meals while she was surrounded by family members at weekly dinners. Grandma Assunta would often find room at the table for the occasional stray who would otherwise dine alone. Anyone growing up in an Italian home knows that pasta goes a long way when it comes to divvying up plates. Cieplensky admitted she didn’t know if her grandmother invited family outsiders to join them because they needed to see a friendly face – or because they were just out and out hungry. The bottom line is that ten-year-old Cieplensky recognized the value of acts of kindness. She now views it as a legacy she plans to pass on until the end of her life. And Cieplensky still marvels at people who have disposable income for what she views as superficial attempts to make their outsides take on different appearances. “The fact that people are spending thousands of dollars to look beautiful, while others are starving,” Cieplensky shared. “It just doesn’t work in my mind.” In Cieplensky’s opinion, nothing could be worse than the rumblings of stomachs from those suffering from food insecurity. It’s what led the now 68-year-old senior to sign up for culinary school. After her daughters finished college, Cieplensky began work as a server in a Toms River restaurant franchise. She made some friends and also decided to volunteer at JBJ Soul Kitchen, a non-profit Community Restaurant run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. There, Cieplensky met people who shared a common attitude towards life. “I just did food prep in the back,” Cieplensky said. “When one of the chefs suggested I go to culinary school, I initially panicked. I hadn’t taken a test in 30 years and didn’t think I could make it through the program.” Obviously, the former medical assistant was mistaken. She earned her credentials as a chef and also took on volunteer work at Fulfill, the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Cieplensky already knew she had no interest in working in a restaurant. Instead, her aspirations targeted something entirely different. The kindness of her new friends reminded Cieplensky of how she grew up as a child in the Bronx. So, when a colleague named Josh invited Cieplensky to join him in a goodwill project in Lakewood, Cieplensky was all in. Although she hadn’t shared her goals, Cieplensky planned to use her chef training to feed the homeless. “Josh and I began feeding displaced folks all over Lakewood in 2017/2018,” shared Cieplensky. “This included the people from Tent City. In December 2017, we took it a step further and donated scarves, hats,
gloves, and coats to the Big Brothers & Sisters of Ocean County for their Annual Holiday Party.” At the onset, Cieplensky and her small crew prepared meals from their homes. Most of the money for the project came from personal funds. She remembered her prior experience in her children’s PTO and engaged in traditional fundraising efforts like bake sales to raise extra cash to find more money to feed the hungry. The organization formally came together as Plentiful Plates. They determined they’d outgrown the cooking from their own homes. During the pandemic, the non-profit became a major area provider of meals, including feeding those who never ever dreamed they would experience food insecurity. From January 2020 to recent months, Plentiful Plates doled out over 18,000 dishes. Meanwhile, the containers of food all display a variety of culinary deliciousness. Plentiful Plates ladens its meals with a protein, starch and vegetable. The end products easily resemble take-out dinners from local gourmet eateries. And, as the group expands further, partnerships with other organizations continue to grow. On Thursdays, those in need can pick up free meals and groceries from Potter’s Pantry in Bayville. Plentiful Plate’s expansion in the community includes food distribution and relationships with Point in Time, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition and Helping Hands Pantry of Ocean County College. All things considered, Plentiful Plates experienced its own frustration with a sense of homelessness. Cieplensky credits someone else who changed careers later in life as coming to the organization’s rescue. “We needed a real kitchen to work together that would be up to code,” explained Cieplensky. “Pastor Sue Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church provided us with the space we needed.” In another life, Jones worked as engineer for a major pharmaceutical company. She joked that God had a sense of humor in directing her to join the seminary. Jones said her childhood contributed to her desire to choose a different path. “I lost both my parents to alcoholism and had that whole dysfunctional home roller coaster ride,” Jones said. “I almost lost a younger brother to it, but he figured it out and he’s been clean and sober for fifteen years.” “I know the realities of some people’s lives,” continued Jones. “And I know that you can’t fix people, but you can offer people opportunities and you can meet their immediate needs. As Christians, that’s what we’re called to do.” Jones said that she was opposed to reinventing the wheel and immediately recognized that the people from Plentiful Pates already knew how to do the things her congregation wanted to do. The partnership just made sense. “I’m a problem solver by nature,” summed up Jones. “Partnering with these folks has just been a blessing.” (Chefs - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 While feeding the hungry deals with one part of what Jones knows is an issue, she admitted she had ulterior motives as well. As a strong voice in the Toms River Housing Resource Center on Route 37, Jones wants homelessness addressed beyond the opportunities Code Blue offers when temperatures become frigid. The Holy Cross Church pastor said that while she’s not looking to become just a feeding ministry, she’s happy she can meet
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Continued From Page 1 was def lated, in phases, early yesterday after noon (Sat urday, Januar y 29) in consultation with Asati,” Kenny said. “At that point, no damage such as rips or tears were reported, although it was
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The Toms River Times, February 5, 2022, Page 5 the basic needs of people who are hungry. Chefs from Plentiful Plates work out of the church to make meals on Wednesdays. The Center opens on Mondays and Thursdays for those who stop in looking for food. Church members volunteer their time as well. Meanwhile, Cieplensky’s not the only one donating her time to come up with plentiful plates. Among the others, is a chef who knows firsthand what it means to be homeless. Bonnie Hipple-Williams went to culinary school and also whips up delicious meals to feed the less fortunate. A former colleague of Cieplensky in the
restaurant industry decided to offer her talents in another way. Cassie Simon set up the organization’s website and keeps it up to date. She also pitches in as far as labeling containers in the distribution process. “I honestly think we couldn’t do this all without what I think of as our “Fabulous Five,” said Cieplensky. “Keith McCassrey volunteers as an executive chef, using skills he learned while serving in the United States Army. Michelle Lucas is another helper who made sure to get her food handler’s license to take on any task she can.” As it turns out, Plentiful Plates continues to
attract attention. The organization provided meals to families placed in Seaside hotels last year. The manager from one contacted the non-profit once again for help. Cieplensky and her army of volunteers have already started the bombardment of food and other resources to the residents in need. While Cieplensky credits donations for the ability to step in, Plentiful Plates continues to coordinate the necessary assistance. “We consider ourselves part of a ministry,” Cieplensky said. “It’s all about helping others.” For more information about Plentiful Plates, visit plentifulplates.org.
difficult to accurately assess at this time because of the weather. Once the weather and structure are deemed safe, we do plan to reinf late the structure.” Asati arrived on site to make repairs soon after. “We’re optimistic the Bubble will be back up and running in a few days,” he said on January 31.
Toms River Fire Prevention Inspectors IAFF Local 5303 posted on social media that they were called out to a “building collapse” – the sports bubble. “The nonessential utilities were secured and the building was posted unsafe,” they said. The official name is the Bennett Indoor
Athletic Complex, named after former superintendent John Bennett. Various athletics take place there, especially because it is better climate controlled than some of the old district buildings. It was constructed in order to save money; it would cost less than a brick and mortar sports arena.
said she was betrayed. Maruca is a Republican, but was in the same boat as Terrance Turnbach, a Democrat. They both were on council last year and lost elections. “You see very quickly those on the council that are in politics for the right
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find out the truth. We can all differ on opinions, but at least be factual.” He had some advice to people in office or seeking office: “Don’t focus on the distractions. That will take away from the good work you have the potential to do.”
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he wrote: “A navy is our natural and only defense.” To Dr. Benjamin Rush, he famously wrote: “If I could have my will, there should not be the least obstruction of navigation, commerce, or privateering because I firmly believe that one sailor will do us more good than two soldiers.” But privateering? It was an old maritime activity used by European powers going back hundreds of years. Privateering was the use of privately owned vessels to wage war on the seas. Enemy ships were captured and their cargoes confiscated and then sold. Enormous profits could be obtained. During the years before 1776, both English and colonial vessels would cruise the ocean waters in search of French, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese ships. For Americans, when war with England came, privateering was nothing new. In March 1776 - before independence was declared - the Continental Congress resolved to permit the outfitting of privateers - “armed vessels” to prey on the “enemies of the United Colonies.” Adams roundly supported the move. This for-profit,
private activity would support the war effort - but it was just one part of a larger effort. In 1775, Adams also had urged the creation of an official American fleet. On October 13th, the Continental Congress approved of two ships - it had authorized a navy. Adams was appointed a naval commissioner. He knew nothing of warfare by sea - but he studied and made himself an expert. Eleven states also created their own state navies. Two states did not - Delaware and New Jersey. Since it would take months or years to build these publicly financed enterprises, it fell upon the privateers to lead the way. The Strategy On The Seas Since it was all but impossible to take on the mighty British Navy one-on-one, the Americans fought a maritime economic war. The Continental Navy, the state navies, and the privateers - in a three-fold manner - regularly damaged the British by preying upon their commerce and interdicting their supply lines to the mainland. It was Adams who strategized that the Americans should wear down the enemy and make the war economically difficult for them. It worked. During the first two years of the war, Lloyd’s of London estimated that American privateers captured five times as many British ships as taken by the Royal Navy. As the author Arthur Pierce has noted, American privateers made a “monumental contribution to victory.” British maritime insurance doubled in the first two years of the war. From 1776 to 1782, 1,200 enemy ships were captured or sunk. Privateers captured 16,000 prisoners (while the Continental Army captured another 20,000). And American privateering was not just off our coast. It stretched to the Baltic Sea. When France entered the war on the American side, maritime travel for the British worsened. Off the coast of New Jersey, it was guerilla warfare on the seas. Surprise, hit and run, capture of enemy vessels, and the sale of cargoes. And in the midst of all of this was the small coastal hamlet of Toms River. Once again, our town would play a pivotal role in the war for independence - but this time, it was not on land, but on the sea. It Was All About Geography An early record from the Continental Congress helps set the story. When the British took New York after their victorious campaign in the fall of 1776, the military landscape changed. No longer was the war for independence isolated in New England. Now, it was a continental struggle with the coast home to the major population centers even then in the eighteenth century - center stage. The British occupied the port city of New York. The Americans controlled the port city of Philadelphia. In between the two was New Jersey which provided access to the Delaware River and Philadelphia - home of the fledgling Patriot effort, the Continental Congress - less than 120 miles south of the entrance to New York harbor. The Jersey coast was now of significant importance. Privateering interests in Philadelphia recognized this. The intricacies of the shifting coastal waters and many tricky to navigate inlets loomed. Included amongst (History - See Page 8)
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Legislators Want More Transparency In School Aid Calculations TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (all R-10th) said the Murphy administration should stop trying to hide how State funding to school districts is calculated after a ruling by a Superior Court judge. “School districts like Brick and Toms River shouldn’t have to sue the Murphy administration to get a straight answer about why tens of millions of dollars of State aid were cut from their budgets,” said Holzapfel. “The administration kept trying to deflect blame to the school funding formula, but they refused to let anyone see the actual formula or the data they used to determine aid calculations.” Since the beginning of the Murphy adminis-
tration, annual State aid to Toms River Schools has been cut from $66,975,394 to $49,724,966. Similarly, funding for Brick Schools was slashed by almost 20% this year, with a total reduction of 37.9% during Murphy’s first term. Brick, Toms River, and several other school districts that experienced similar cuts under the Murphy administration banded together to file a lawsuit to force the NJDOE to release the algorithm and data used to calculate State aid to districts. In January of 2021, a judge ordered the NJDOE to turn over the information so school districts could independently review the aid calculations. After the districts determined the NJDOE didn’t turn over all of the information as was
required under the ruling, they filed a new lawsuit that was resolved with another court order requiring the release of coding language used to perform funding calculations. “The NJDOE distributes more than $9 billion a year in education aid to school districts annually, but they don’t want anyone to have the ability to verify that they’re splitting the money fairly,” said McGuckin. “Since school aid reductions are directly tied to property tax increases and cuts in teachers and programs, people have a legitimate interest in knowing their district is getting what it deserves.” To address the issue permanently, Holzapfel, McGuckin, and Catalano sponsor legislation that would require the NJDOE to release all
of the data and the software program used to calculate school aid. The bill, first introduced in 2020, was reintroduced in the new two-year legislative session that began this month as S-122. “School districts wouldn’t have to waste taxpayer dollars on lawyers and lawsuits to achieve transparency in school funding if the Murphy administration wasn’t so secretive about everything,” added Catalano. “Since Governor Murphy refuses to be open and honest with taxpayers, our legislation is necessary to shed some light on the dark inner workings of his administration. We’re calling for legislative hearings to get this done before another dollar is wasted on litigation that should be unnecessary.”
Murphy-Oliver Administration Announces New Program For Struggling Homeowners TRENTON – Governor Philip D. Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver announced the upcoming launch of the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA), administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). This program will provide up to $35,000 in assistance to cover mortgage arrearages, delinquent property taxes, and other housing cost delinquencies for eligible homeowners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey’s program utilizes $325.9 million of federal Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) money, and is expected to help thousands of families get back on their feet, stabilizing New Jersey’s most at-risk communities. Foreclosures don’t just hurt the family experiencing them. They negatively impact the surrounding properties in their neighborhood and hurt their larger community. This assistance offers struggling families a lifeline, and can make other loss mitigation options, such as refinancing, viable. “We are pleased to announce this new program that will alleviate COVID-19 related housing insecurity for thousands of New Jersey families,”
said Governor Murphy. “ERMA is a powerful addition to our portfolio of measures to prevent foreclosures and help New Jersey homeowners stay in their homes.” ERMA will also provide free housing counseling services to help New Jersey homeowners apply for this program, guide them through all available options, and even work with their loan servicers to achieve the best outcome available for their family. These counselors will also ensure that the process is accessible to those without access to internet or those having difficulties navigating the process. “Working families have faced unprecedented burdens over the last two years. If you are struggling to pay your mortgage or other homeowner-associated obligations, the ERMA program can help you get back on your feet,” said Lt. Governor Oliver, who serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs and Chair of the NJHMFA board. “We encourage all eligible homeowners to apply for assistance. If you are unsure if you’re eligible, you should call 855-647-7700 to be put in touch with a housing counselor who can help guide you through the
process and understand your options.” In December, New Jersey’s ERMA program became one of the earliest HAF plans to receive United States Department of Treasury approval to launch. The program is financed through the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “The ERMA program is designed to support as many vulnerable homeowners as possible in a meaningful and comprehensive way. This robust program reflects the tireless work of staff, legislators, advocates, and federal partners over the past months to identify means to protect those in need across our State. We know that NJHMFA and our housing counselor partners are poised to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of New Jersey families through this important work.” said NJHMFA Executive Director Melanie R. Walter. The ERMA application portal will open for applications at: njerma.com on February 8 at 9 a.m. Visit njhousing.gov/dca/hmfa/covid19/haf to review program eligibility and sign up for program updates. To qualify for the ERMA program, home-
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or out” of New York bay. The Committee believed these vessels would be transport and storage ships supplying the British. Warner was ordered to use an experienced pilot, and if pursued by a vessel of force, to run inshore, into Toms River, via the inlet, or some other convenient location. He was also told to “keep an especial look out for all vessels inward or outward bound and whenever you discover any give chase, make prizes of many as possible, and as fast as you take ‘em send them to this port {Philadelphia}, unless you hear men-of-war take station at our {Delaware} Capes, and in that case send
them into Toms River, Egg Harbor, or any other safe place.” Thus, at a very early stage of the war before the battles at Trenton, Princeton, or Monmouth - Toms River was central to the Patriot effort. But it would not be on land. It would be on the seas. Next In This Month In History: 1822 - Toms River 200 Years Ago Coming Up Soon In This Month In History: Toms River and the many privateering and naval battles of the late 1770s help turn the tide in the struggle for independence SOURCES: John Adams by David Mc-
Cullough, Simon & Schuster, 2001; Smuggler’s Woods by Arthur Pierce, Rutgers College, 1960; Privateers of the Revolution, Donald Shomette, Schiffer Publishing, 2016
Continued From Page 6 these was what was known as “Cranberry Inlet” - a narrow, shallow opening between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay and Toms River. It gave easy access to small vessels, but not Britain’s large men-of-war. On November 1, 1776, the Marine Committee of the Continental Congress (which Adams was a member) ordered one Elisha Warner, captain of a fast-moving Patriot sloop - the “Fly” - to stake out the coast of Shrewsbury so as to “see every vessel that goes in
J. Mark Mutter is the retired Toms River Clerk. He served as a member of the Dover Township Committee and as Mayor in 1993 and 2000. He chaired the Township’s 225year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250-year anniversary committee in 2017, and its 200-year Constitution Bi-Centennial Committee in 1987. He is writing a book on the history of Toms River.
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TOMS RIVER – Mayor Mo Hill, Council President Kevin Geoghegan, and Joann Benson, Director of the Toms River Senior Center, visited the Senior Citizens Club at St. Justin Roman Catholic Church on January 18. Mayor Hill spoke about the many accomplishments completed in the Township during 2021 and answered residents’ questions about the recent property tax revaluation letters they received. Council President Geoghegan, a retired Toms River Police Officer and a current paramedic, spoke about seniors preparing
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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TRN Thespian Troupe officers, Angie Amato and Paige Cripps, were chosen to represent the state and helped plan the festival. TOMS RIVER – Toms River North’s Thespian Troupe #7455 participated virtually in the NJ State Thespian Festival. Students came to school all weekend to have fun together while participating in the festival’s activities. Students had the opportunity to be a part of a number of awesome workshops including one that focused on choreography from The Greatest Showman and another that focused on Rockette choreography. TRN’s Student Thespian Officers for NJ Thespians junior Angelina Amato and senior Paige Cripps were chosen from over 100 applicants to represent the state and plan the festival. They did an amazing job! The following honors were awarded to troupe members:
Gold Honor Troupe for 2022 NJ Thespian Superior winners: Angelina Amato - Musical Solo; Angelina Amato and John Claude Yambao - Musical Duet 1st place Trashy Costume Contest: Sophie Regenye and Joelle Mascaro Additionally, HSN Assistant Principal Kevin Raylman was recognized by the Educational Theatre Association as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year! Mr. Raylman was nominated by Carolyn Little, TRN Thespian Troupe #7455 director; Eugene Garritt, technical director for TRN’s musical; and Joe McGovern, digital arts teacher at TRN. He was chosen for his continued dedication to the theatre program at High School North.
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V.F.W. Post 10185 News TOMS RIVER – The Officers will call all members each month to let them know if the Clubhouse will be open in the following month to meet or a Special meeting date and time to do our Post Business. Anyone needing transportation to the meetings can contact Past Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905 or one of the other Officers, and they will gladly pick you up and take you back home after the meeting. • March 2, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the United States National Anthem in 1931. • March 13, Daylight Savings Time begins. So turn your clock ahead one hour. • March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to wear your Green. • March 20, first day of Spring. • March 29, V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at
VFW Post 3729, 11E Winifred Ave, Beach Haven, at 7 p.m., where nominations of Officers for the 2022 – 2023 year. • March 29, iVietnam Veterans Remembrance Day. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplain Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off at either Silver Ridge Park East in Clubhouse, Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, Holiday City Carefree Clubhouse, or Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly.
Sons Of The American Legion To Host Comedy Show TOMS RIVER – Support the Sons of the American Legion and enjoy a comedy show featuring local professional entertainment, brought to you by SAL Squadron 129. This event is being held February 12 at the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, located at 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. The Canteen across the hall will be open for dinner (additional rates apply) for anyone who wishes to stop by earlier. Admission is only $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and seating is limited. For tickets and information, contact Rocky at 917-417-4818 or at rplucia@verizon.net. This is a 21+ event.
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TOMS RIVER – The search is under way for compassionate, sociable volunteers to facilitate Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, a collaboration of the Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. The popular program is undergoing expansion throughout the Library system, following its successful implementation in the Lacey Branch. Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings in which people experiencing memory loss, and their caregivers, connect in a relaxed,
non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants enjoy conversation, music, art, games, activities, and more. Two social engagement leaders are sought for each monthly session. Training by the Alzheimer’s Association includes online learning, shadowing of similar groups, and mentoring. Prospective facilitators are required to undergo background checks. Learn more by emailing Program Coordinator Nicolette Vasco, navasco@alz.org, or by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Virtual Event
TOMS RVIER – District partner Empower Somerset is hosting a virtual Teen Dating Violence prevention event for middle and high school youth and their parents 6 to 7:30 p.m. on February 10. It will include a great keynote speaker from Safe+Sound Somerset, a Kahoot game with a chance to win prizes, and door prizes such as airpods given away throughout the event. In recognition of National Teen Dat-
ing Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, this virtual discussion will explore what a healthy relationship looks like and the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, which can include not only physical violence but also more subtle behaviors such as emotional and verbal abuse, manipulation and control, and digital abuse. Register by visiting: us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZModequrTMqHNUQEkWONkMmKG1HbvSbwb_F.
Religious Q&A: How Not To Date
TOMS RIVER – How do we approach relationships/dating/marriage as Christians in the context of 2022? Pastor Paul & Deena share their stories and host a Q&A to help figure out how to practically and thoughtfully put God first in this area.
Hosted by the Toms River Young Adult Community and CRU at Ocean County College. Food & drinks included. Contact Dan Valentine for more information. The event will take place on February 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God.
Wellspring Church – Night Of Worship
TOMS RIVER – You’re invited to join at Wellspring Church for a special Night of Worship! In about 90 minutes they will experience a time of worship, baptism, prayer, child dedication and a message from
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Around The Jersey Shore Van Donated To Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore
Inside The Law The Bulk Sales Act As It Applies To The Sale Of Real Estate
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─Photo courtesy Girl Scouts JERSEY SHORE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has received a van donated by United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and refurbished by Causeway Family of Dealerships. “The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is grateful for our local community supporters”, said Heather Coburn, Interim CEO, GSJS. “This generous donation will support operations at our camps, Camp Amity Acres (Waretown) and Camp Sacajawea (Farmingdale). Our camps give girls the space to discover a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, become resourceful problem solvers, and cultivate healthy friendships.” Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea are open to all girls, ages 3 to 15, and their sibling brothers, ages 3 to 12, for an un-
forgettable summer. Camp registration is now open for our 2022 season. Visit our website GSFun.org to discover more about our camps. “We are thrilled to once again assist the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, with a vehicle donation!”, said Joe Stroffolino, Director of Advertising and Marketing, Causeway Family of Dealerships. “This van was donated to us by the United Way of Ocean and Monmouth Counties with the understanding that Causeway would recondition and repair the van and donate to GSJS. The van was available because Causeway had donated two vans to United Way previously this year. Those two vans were in part donated by Meals on Wheels. One act of kindness triggered many others in turn.”
Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.
Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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Around The Jersey Shore Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Launches Cookie Season 2022
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FARMINGDALE – On January 11, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season, bringing back the classic family favorites, plus the newest addition to the lineup: Adventurefuls™. Girl Scouts across the country will embark on a new adventure with the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls: the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program. For the first time, Girl Scouts across the United States will offer Adventurefuls™ alongside other national favorites like Thin Mints® and Samoas®. An indulgent, brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls™ take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure, just like Girl Scouts take on their own amazing adventures all year long. For the past two seasons, girl entrepreneurs hosted virtual cookie booths and drive-thru contactless cookie stands, as well as learned about the distribution process behind food delivery services through hands-on order fulfillment. In real-time with the entrepreneurial community across the country, Girl Scouts practiced adaptability and resilience to innovate solutions to unprecedented challenges. And through the Girl Scout Cookie Program girls earn new Cookie Business badges, get a taste of being entrepreneurs, and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life.
“Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase supports the next generation of female entrepreneurs acquire hands-on experience in what it takes to be successful,” said interim GSJS CEO Heather Coburn. “All proceeds from the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program sales stay local and support a wide range of leadership experiences. You may see cookies, but we see leadership and adventure in each box.” How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Season Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April. Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies in a few different ways: If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local and state safety protocols. You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to be among the first to receive information about Girl Scout Cookies and to find out about other exciting Girl Scout news. Beginning February 18, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you, to purchase cookies from a local Girl Scout troop for delivery, or to donate cookies to first responders and local causes. For more information, visit gsfun.org/ cookies.
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WHEN IT COMES TO VISION CARE—START EARLY
It may seem like a family television cliché: a child is doing poorly in school, finds out he or she needs glasses and becomes a dedicated and eager student. However, it is true that children with undiagnosed vision problems are more likely to have both educational and behavioral troubles in school due to frustration and confusion. Making sure your child receives proper vision care from an early age can avoid this problem and many more. Routine vision screenings can detect not only vision issues, but also other abnormalities including strabismus (eye misalignment) or congenital cataracts. While these concerns can be treated more effectively when diagnosed early, partial or complete loss of vision can result when left untreated. When it comes to scheduling preventive health appointments, eye exams are often overlooked. Comprehensive eye exams include a vision screening in addition to a series of tests to evaluate the health of your eyes. During an exam, each eye is examined for signs of serious eye issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and detached retinas, among other conditions. Please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Many schools have standard vision testing for students, but professional care from a pediatric ophthalmologist is in order if you have concerns about your child’s eyesight.
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$39 CHIMNEY CLEANING – $85 GUTTER CLEANING ─Air Force photo by Capt. Sarah Johnson Andrea Molfetto (left), a USAID representative, hugs Sayeer, an Afghan guest, after assisting him in getting his glasses By Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier JOINT BASE - A young Afghan child named Sayeer who is part of the Afghan evacuee population at Liberty Village, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, received a new pair of glasses thanks to the help and coordination of numerous Task Force Liberty personnel. Sayeer had suffered a previous head trauma that hindered his sight. “This particular boy had been spending a lot of time with our medical folks and I noticed that one of his eyes was a bit off,” said Maj. Stephanie Bukowksi, Task Force Liberty deputy mayor. “I asked one of the translators what was going on with him, and we found out he had had some head trauma that caused him to lose sight in one of his eyes.” “Once we finally got him to see a doctor we had to figure out how we would go about funding the glasses. I would tell the family, especially the father, to speak to anyone who they could,” said Bukowksi. “That was when we met Andrea Molfetto from USAID, (and) she was able to find the funding to get him the glasses.” The United States Agency for International Development is responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. Several USAID members are part of Task Force Liberty under the Department of State. “From the moment we greeted them in the village to pick them up, the father was elated and extremely grateful for our assistance. I know this small gesture meant the world to him,” said Andrea Molfetto, a USAID representative and education lead. “During the car ride we learned that the boy had sustained severe
eye damage during an explosion while he was at school back in Afghanistan.” Acts like this embody the mission Task Force Liberty members have been tasked with as part of the Department of Homeland Security-led mission, Operation Allies Welcome - to be hosts for Afghan guests and ensure their transition into the United States is as smooth as possible. “The mother usually stayed up in her room but eventually started to come down more to visit,” said Bukowski. “The entire family was grateful even down to the littlest kids. Almost every day they would bring back food from the dining facility because that was their way of showing us how grateful they were.” Operation Allies Welcome will help families like Sayeer’s have the chance to thrive here in the United States. “Our involvement in Afghanistan for the past 20 years has come with so many positives and negatives, (and) I know there are a lot of misunderstandings about the mission and bringing these people over,” said Bukowski. “I think the relationships we’re creating here act as a middle ground for the Afghans who are resettling here. We can advocate that we are truly bringing wonderful, deserving families over.” Sayeer and his family have been resettled into their new home in the U.S. “Hearing a child say that his eyes are hurting, and understanding that if he did not get glasses he would have a challenging time in school, I was compelled to do something to try to set him up for success,” said Molfetto. “His father and his family have since been resettled in the U.S. and we still keep in touch.”
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Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing. Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss. Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate. It’s rich in a wealth of nutrients
including potassium, an important mineral for regulating blood and tissue fluid levels — including in the inner ear, which plays an important role in hearing and balance. Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.garden statehearing.com. Le Prell CG, et al. Free Radical Scavengers, Vitamins A, C, and E, Plus Magnesium Reduces Noise Trauma. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1950331/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *Shargorodsky J, et al. A Prospective Study of Vitamin Intake and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2853884/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *†Arda HN, et al. The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Tinnitus. Otology & Neurotology. https://journals.lww.com/otology-neurotology/Abstract/2003/01000/The_Role_of _ Zinc_in_the_Treatment_of _Tinnitus.18. aspx. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021.
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Unexplained fatigue, hair that is falling out quickly, feeling cold and the concern that you’re losing your mind! These are pretty hallmark symptoms of thyroid illness which goes undiagnosed due to poor standards for testing. The tiredness, hair loss, thermal dysregulation and brain fog are very common but not exclusive to this condition. It’s true this a topic that may not interest a person until the doctor says you have a “thyroid problem.” So today I wanted to show you that it’s not necessary to wait until the diagnosis is upon you. It’s possible that you can notice the hallmark symptoms yourself, and get help before it becomes too serious. To do that, I’d like to take 5 minutes and make sure you can separate the myths from facts. Myth: You need physician to find out if you have thyroid illness. Fact: No, you can self-order blood tests today and ask for a Thyroid Profile. This is the basic test to take. You may do that test, along with other specialized blood test such as TPO antibodies. You do need a physician for proper treatment and help. This is not something you can self treat. Myth: A natural approach using a diet can manage hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism. Fact: No, this alone will not cure anyone. Low (or high thyroid hormone) production requires natural or conventional medication, or a little bit of both! The two common meds used for this include natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) or levothyroxine. You will need to a physician to get a
prescription for medication, and to receive proper treatment. Myth: Thyroid disease does not affect fertility. Fact: False, thyroid problems make it harder to become pregnant, and the risk for miscarriage is higher. Myth: You can’t eat cauliflower, broccoli or Brussels sprouts if you have thyroid disease because it can enhance goiter formation. Fact: No. It’s the raw consumption that has a small potentially negative impact, but you’d have to eat a lot! If you cook your vegetables, you can eat them with no problem and they are very healthy. Myth: If you’ve been taking a medication and it has stopped working, that means you are getting worse. Fact: False, if you are taking a medication and you no longer respond, you may need a different dosage, or adrenal support. The thyroid gland and the adrenal glands work together. You may need natural herbal adaptogens to improve adrenal fatigue. Once adrenals are balanced, your thyroid medication will begin to work like magic! If you have been stressed for a very long time, you may benefit more from a desiccated thyroid pill than levothyroxine which is T4. The T4 doesn’t convert very well to active thyroid hormone. I hosted a worldwide Thyroid Summit and interviewed many doctors and experts on thyroid disease. I offer a flash drive with all of those interviews as well as a book on the topic called Thyroid Healthy. For more information, visit my website or Amazon.
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Dear Joel, I can’t take much more of the winter. It just seems so gloomy, and I hate worrying about the snow and cold weather. Any suggestions? Answer: They call it the winter blues for a reason, but winter can be a blessing. It is a great time to focus and plan out your year. It’s also a great time to catch up on reading and organizing. Take some time to restock your pantry, collect old clothes for donation and re-watch
some old movies. You will learn to love winter. Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
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Around The Jersey Shore State: Cost Of COVID Test Kits Soar
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – While the winter wave of COVID-19 continues, people are having trouble finding a place to get tested quickly. They try to buy a home test in a store or online and then get sticker shock when they see how expensive it is. Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck warned that some businesses are inflating their prices of these important items. He announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs has sent more than 50 warning letters to New Jersey pharmacies, supermarkets, and convenience stores warning that unreasonable inflation could violate the Consumer Fraud Act. Complaints from customers caused the letters to be sent, but there have not been any legal charges as of yet. “The Murphy Administration continues to take additional actions to ensure that COVID-19 tests are available and affordable for all New Jersey residents,” Bruck said. “We are informing retailers if consumers are complaining about their prices and making sure they understand that we will not hesitate to take action if their sales practices violate our laws.” Free at-home saliva tests are available for residents, officials said. You have to visit learn. vaulthealth.com/nj A quick search online for the purpose of this article found a kit sold for $24 at Walgreen’s web site and $30 or more at web sites that have unfamiliar and slightly suspicious names. Additionally, fraudulent tests that have not been authorized by the FDA are also being sold, officials warned. Make sure you are buying a brand that is known to have accurate results.
Tips To Avoid Fraud The following advice was given to avoid scams: Do some research. Only make purchases and share your personal information with people and companies you know and trust. Verify claims. Check the FDA’s website for a list of authorized antigen diagnostic as well as a list of authorized molecular diagnostic tests. Avoid buying tests that have not received authorization and may not yield accurate results. Visit covid19.nj.gov/testing for information on COVID-19 testing locations. Take advantage of free testing options. New Jersey offers free, at-home COVID-19 PCR tests to every New Jerseyan: learn.vaulthealth.com/nj. Understand your options. As of January 15, 2022 insurance companies will be required to cover the costs of a certain number of at home COVID-19 tests for each covered individual under a health plan. If you think you’ve been targeted by some kind of fraud, be sure to photograph items being sold, receipts, and pricing. Complaints can be filled out online at njconsumeraffairs.gov/pages/filea-complaint-old.aspx or you can call 1-800-2425846 to receive a complaint form by mail. “Unscrupulous businesses and individuals looking to make a quick buck should know that the Division stands ready to take action to protect consumers,” said Sean P. Neafsey, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “We also want consumers to learn more about potential COVID-19 testing scams and how to avoid them. We ask that consumers report to us any unreasonable price increases as well as any other issues associated with suspicious COVID-19 testing.”
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Around The Jersey Shore Pageant Winner Continues Legacy Of Kindness By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Alexa Daley was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen in 2020, she thought her reign would end in a year. Little did she know that COVID-19 restrictions would extend her title and allow her to further her personal platform. Alexa, a Barnegat High School senior, is quick to point out that she has never had an interest in beauty contests. However, she first became interested in pageant scholarship programs when she was in middle school. “I had just had my Bat Mitzvah and had this gorgeous bright pink ballgown that I really loved,” shared Alexa. “I told my mom I wanted to try pageantry and get use of my gown.” That first competition landed Alexa the title of Miss New Jersey Junior Teen 2018 at the International Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant. While Alexa’s outer beauty is undeniable, it’s what she exudes from inside that makes her a real winner. It all begins with the reason that the eighteen-year-old young woman first created her own charity, aptly named “Alexa’s Beautiful Blessings.” “My Great Grandma Nora was the strongest person I have ever known,” shared Alexa. “She ran away from certain death, choosing instead the possibility of life.” According to Alexa, her great-grandmother was just 13 years old when she bravely escaped a Nazi death squad during the Holocaust in Poland. The young teen took off for the woods as the Nazis lined up their victims near a ditch and began shooting them. A family ultimately found Alexa’s great-grandmother in the woods behind their house and came to her aid. They were not Jewish and risked their own lives by bringing Nora the essentials of food and water. “This generous family is the reason my great-grandmother was able to survive,” Alexa said. “It is my goal to be able to carry on their legacy of beneficence, and my great grandmother’s strength.” Alexa started her beautiful blessings project for the first time in 2017. She began by asking her
classmates to contribute non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other essentials. The next part of the venture calls for the assembly of blessing bags and their distribution. Alexa initially brought them to homeless people in the streets of Philadelphia and New York City. In connection with the i am Pageant competition, Alexa won the International Service Awards for two consecutive years. Her biggest reward, however, came in the knowing she was fulfilling her desire to help others. When COVID-19 hit, Alexa added first responders as recipients of her blessing bags. She’s now actively putting together bags for Ocean County College’s Displaced Homemakers Program of Ocean County. “I’m collecting pocketbooks and large bags for women who need to run away quickly,” shared Alexa. “They’ll include things like toiletries for people displaced from their homes.” Alexa returned to the pageantry stage a couple of months ago and competed in the International Junior Miss contest. Although she did not place in the overall competition, Alexa won the International Junior Miss Acting Position. The Manikin modeling and acting agency was on site of the competition and offered the Barnegat teen a contract. The international pageant judges also recognized Alexa for her community service, with a third-place runner up award for showing a Heart of Service. At home, Alexa enjoys roles in school theater and drama classes. She convinced her dad to make her stilts and taught herself how to use them. The stilts landed Alexa a role in Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park. As she prepares to head to college next year, Alexa feels sure that she’ll pursue something in the design world. She just hasn’t decided whether her interest will focus on interior design or fashion. One thing does appear certain for the young woman who started blessing bags in middle school. Alexa plans to continue passing on her share of goodness to those who need a special touch of happiness.
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OHI Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
FARMINGDALE – Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties, will host its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on Friday, February 11 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. For the past 19 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status. Throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing
excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come. All proceeds from the event will go to support health services for the area’s children, adults and senior residents. Sponsorships and auction item donations that are contributed to the Valentine’s Day Fundraiser will benefit the continuing efforts of OHI. This includes but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more. The fundraiser will include dinner, danc-
ing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $300 each. Sponsorships, donations and 50/50 rickets are all available for purchase and are 100% tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner. For further information, tickets or sponsorship information, contact Nicole Jones, at njones@ohinj.org, or visit our Fundraiser website at ohinj.square.site. OHI has seven health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean and Monmouth County. OHI health centers are at
101 Second Street, Lakewood; 10 Stockton Dr, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Manchester, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; 798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; 1610 Route 88, Suite 204, Brick; and 20 Jackson Street, Freehold. The school-based wellness programs in Lakewood are in the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue; and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A. The Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor and Manchester health centers have pharmacies. Visit ohinj.org for further information.
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Opioid Education Available For Prescribers By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With their commitment to fighting the statewide opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is teaming up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to launch free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers in the county. A total of 500 scholarships will be awarded by the Prosecutor’s Office for Ocean County prescribers to participate in PDFNJ’s continuing education webinar, “Do No Harm: Exploring Strategies for Safer Prescribing of Opioids.” The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is the first in the state to collaborate on providing continued education to local prescribers. The webinar will consist of medical, law enforcement and legal experts speaking of the impact the opioid epidemic has on New Jersey and giving providing information on how to safely and responsibly prescribe opioids to patients. In addition, the webinar fulfills New Jersey’s requirement that prescribers receive one hour of continuing education requirement concerning prescription opioids to renew their licenses. “Prosecutor Billhimer and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office have been a tremendous partner in the effort to address the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “From its innovative recovery programs to engaging the business community, the Prosecutor’s Office has emerged as a leader in this fight. Now, by making prescriber education more accessible to providers in the county, the office is providing a vital prevention service that will positively impact county residents.” “The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has been a trusted ally in our ongoing battle against opioid abuse,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “We are always looking for opportunities to leverage our resources when it comes to opioid education and substance abuse prevention. This unique approach, providing continuing medical education to prescribers is a natural intersection for law enforcement and the medical community. This collaborative approach is essential in our seemingly never-ending battle against opioid abuse.” PDFNJ and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Business And Professional Women Scholarships BARNEGAT – The Business and Professional Women Southern Ocean County offers Voice of Working Women Awards. Eligibility requirements: Women age 25 or over, who are residents of Ocean County. Applicants who are seeking to advance their careers, reenter the workforce, or make a career change are encouraged to apply for consideration. An award may be used for education, or it may be used to purchase a piece of equipment. Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Visit bpwsoc.org/scholarships.html to download an application. Contact our Scholarship Chairperson at info@bpwsoc. org if any questions.
of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) launched the webinar in June of 2019 and has since provided crucial information to responsible prescribing practices in order to keep patients safe from opioid misuse and addiction. Nearly 2.6 million patients have benefitted from the knowledge the course provides. “Educating medical professionals on the risks
and proper ways to treat pain and prescribe opioids is crucial to combatting the opioid epidemic our state and country are facing,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “Medical professionals in New Jersey are receiving better education on prescribing practices through this webinar, and that knowledge has helped them to make the best decisions for their patients.”
The webinar is specifically customized for healthcare professionals including doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, fellows and medical students. The accredited curriculum is accessible through the website: KnockOutOpioidAbuse.DrugFreeNJ.org/NJSafeRx.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee
By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.
After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means
One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)
have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the
imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-
ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.
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Mason Alanskas of Ocean Gate was one of the many kids enjoying the big snowstorm this past weekend. (Photo by Jennifer Alanskas)
metal cake pan. Spray the parchment paper and sides of the pan lightly with vegetable oil spray. 2. Spray a clean counter lightly with vegetable oil spray. Transfer room-temperature dough to greased counter. Gently press and stretch dough into a 6-inch square, popping any large bubbles. Use a bench scraper or kitchen shears to cut the square into 12 equal pieces. Cover dough pieces with plastic wrap. 3. Remove 1 piece of dough from under plastic (keep remaining pieces covered). Pat dough into a 3-inch circle. Place 1 slice of pepperoni in center of the circle. Top pepperoni with 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and a second slice pepperoni. Fold edges of dough up and over filling, and pinch edges well to close. Flip the ball over and place in the parchment lined cake pan. Repeat with remaining dough balls. 4. Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and let the dough balls rise until slightly puffed and touching each other, 45 minutes to 1 hour. 5. While dough balls rise, adjust oven rack to the lowest position and heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil and garlic. Heat in microwave until warm and garlic is fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. 6. Once dough has risen, remove plastic. Use a pastry brush to paint tops of dough balls with garlic oil. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. 7. Place the cake pan in the oven and bake until the tops of the rolls are well browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer PEPPERONI PIZZA ROLLS the cake pan to cooling rack and let Makes 12 rolls rolls cool in pan for 15 minutes. 8. Carefully run a butter knife around Vegetable oil spray 1 pound pizza dough, room tem- the edge of the cake pan to loosen rolls from the pan (pan will be hot). perature Use oven mitts to carefully turn pan 24 slices pepperoni 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on its side and remove rolls from pan. Let rolls cool directly on the cooling (4 ounces) rack for 10 minutes. Serve with warm 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil pizza sauce for dipping. 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Recipe note: The slices of pepperoni (1/2 ounce) help seal the cheese inside each roll. 1 cup pizza sauce, warmed You can substitute vegetarian pep1. Place a parchment paper round peroni if you prefer, but don’t omit in the bottom of an 8-inch round the pepperoni! Tear-and-share bread, monkey bread, bubble bread -- they’re all different names for the same kind of dish: balls of dough, baked close together in a pan, that are served warm and pulled apart with your hands. While there are lots of savory tearand-share breads (like this one!), its roots are sweet. In the 1950s, a Hungarian dessert called aranygaluska (“golden dumplings” in Hungarian), a cinnamon-flavored, pull-apart coffee cake, became popular in America. Today, many Americans refer to a similar recipe, made of yeasted dough balls coated in butter, cinnamon and sugar, as “monkey bread.” And although you might think little ones would prefer the sweet side of this snack, these savory homemade pizza rolls are kid-approved. Our 10-year-old recipe tester Tammy said, “This recipe was AMAZING! I can’t tell you in words how yummy this recipe truly was! All I can say is that it was just completely AMAZING!” Quick tip: If your pizza dough is cold from the fridge, you can leave it out on the counter for 1 to 2 hours to bring it to room temperature before starting. To bring it to room temperature faster, place cold dough in a zipper-lock plastic bag, squeeze out extra air, and seal the bag. Place the bag in a large bowl filled with hot water. Let dough sit in water until warmed to room temperature, about 15 minutes, turning and squeezing dough a few times while it sits.
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