A Walk In The Park Provides Awareness About Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Among the walkers at the recently held Aristicare Walk For Awareness of Alzheimers and Dementia was Sara Ritterbush who brought a photo of her late husband Wesley, a U.S. Marine veteran who passed away last year.
By Bob Vosseller
MANCHESTER – It wasn’t about raising money but awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s that recently drew a large crowd to World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting.
The walkers included Township Mayor Robert Arace and members of his staff Judy Noonan and Frank Nicolato. The event was supported by the township and received donations of food from the Manchester Wawa and the Toast Café located in the township.
The event was coordinated by Aristicare which
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The Toms River Halloween Parade: Where Horrors Lurk
By Chris Lundy
TOMS RIVER – Where else but Toms River could you see a haunted pirate ship sail down Main Street? Where else could disco zombies follow marching robots? Where else could children duel with glowing swords while waiting for the horror to begin?
Toms River, of course! The sec-
ond-largest Halloween parade in America descended upon the downtown area. As evening grew dark, people lined up on the sides of the road to watch. Witches and werewolves snacked on pizza and a pirate carried a stainless steel water bottle instead of a bottle of grog. One woman wore an elegant dress and antenna that
suggested a moth, while the cryptid mothman silently glided through the crowd, eyes glowing. During the day, it had been hotter than 80 degrees, so as the sun set, it was a beautiful night. It was a time when you could celebrate your love for famous horror or dark fantasy movies, whether
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Audit Returned With High Marks
body that the audit of the town’s finances turned up no problems.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –
The township’s fi nancial staff received some accolades during recent council meetings with the news that its 2023 audit came back from the state with an “unmodified opinion.”
Township Auditor Andy Zabiega told the Council and audience present that this was “the best opinion that can be issued with an audit. That simply means that there were no material findings in our sampling of the
township’s fiscal records. It is a shame that (Township Chief Financial Officer) Diane Lapp couldn’t be here tonight because I’m happy to say that the last page of the audit that there were no fi ndings or recommendations this year.”
“This is the fi rst time in about 20 years that that we have no comments or findings. I know the governing body takes it seriously that any prior year fi ndings are addressed
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Photo courtesy Manchester Township Township Auditor Andy Zabiega tells the governing
Photos by Bob Vosseller
A crowd of people walked to raise awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting.
Photo by Chris Lundy First responder vehicles from all around took part in the parade.
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has two locations in the township. Executive Director Robert Greenburger joined a number of staff members for the walk.
“We started this last year. This is our second year and now it is officially annually. Years ago, we did a lot with Alzheimer Association. We started a dementia unit in our locations in Manchester and Whiting and what we found was that local families were our team who worked with the unit. For the local population that suffers from these terrible diseases, there is no support locally.”
He added, “we have a great township here and so we are bringing awareness and teamed up with the township.” For example, they want to educate the community what to do if they have a loved one suffering from dementia.
“We want to do it local and we kicked it off last year and we are excited to be back,” Greenburger said. “My goal was to have around 75 people. Today is a beautiful day
for it. We are just raising awareness and not money, there is no fi nancial goal.”
He said he spoke to the Mayor Robert Arace about creating a network of local people, a volunteer group. If someone gets lost, there would be people throughout town who would look around their area.
“Everyone takes a part and we’d have a registry so that if you have a loved one with dementia we know, he likes to go to this store so we’d go this way,” Greenburger added.
Greenburger told The Manchester Times, “Our goal is to motivate the community and those who service the community that they should join together and see what they could do to help people that are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s. That is our goal. It is also about education. There is so much we can do when people get together. We have a lot of support groups that we work with and that is our vision we want awareness.”
He noted that it is necessary in life to at times, stop and pause and observe the world around you. “When you don’t stop
and think then there is nothing that can ever grow.”
“Sometimes just sitting and thinking and saying ‘today we are going to focus on this’ creates ideas. That is the objective of this event today,” he added.
One of the walkers was Ursula Sthnell. “I didn’t know they had this last year but when I found out I made it a point to come this year and I signed up. I have no idea how far we are walking.”
Among the walkers was Sara Ritterbush who brought a photo of her late husband Wesley, a U.S. Marine veteran who passed away last year. “I came out in memory of him.”
Mayor Arace said the walk was bringing “attention and awareness to the senior community and senior care particularly around dementia patients and care. This year we have our police, Barnabas Health, Manchester Senior Services - which is a really good combination of township services, private services and county services to show the seniors that we really care about them.”
“I think the best thing about this is to get
out and have a nice walk and learn about the services you have in the town and county for the betterment of the seniors,” the mayor added.
He told the crowd about the senior services annex in Whiting on Lacey Road.
Aristicare Di rector of Business Development Joselyn Delgado thanked the participation of the police department who came out to discuss and provide informational material to prevent fraud in the senior community. “Because there are a lot of scammers out there now on the rise. We have the Monmouth Medical Center, Ocean County campus with some information and CMC (Community Medical Center Hospital) with information and they offer a lot of resources.”
“They both have support organizations that can help those who have loved one who is suffering and provide guidance and support which is so necessary,” Greenburger noted.
After the walk there was a drawing for a large gift basket that was won by 91-yearold Claire Page.
National Active & Retired FederalEmployees Association (NARFE) Meetings
MANCHESTER – Chapter 637, Ocean County, NJ, of NARFE would like to invite all federal employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased federal employees, to join at their monthly meetings. They discuss benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship
and refreshments. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, February, July and August). They meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, Manchester, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). They look forward to welcoming new and current
members. Please mark your calendars and keep this notice for future reference.
2024 Fall Meeting Schedule is as follows:
November 18 at 1 p.m. – Speaker to be determined
December 9 at 1 p.m. – Christmas Luncheon: Discounted Luncheon for
Chapter 637 Members who attend two of three Fall Meetings. Place to be determined.
January & February – No meeting in January and February.
Any questions, further information, call: Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Shirley Veiga at 732-408-7482.
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it be Beetlejuice or Coraline or some other story. Perhaps you wanted to show your affection for the holiday by donning something more pastoral, such as a shirt with a pumpkin on it. Or, maybe you were being minimalist and wearing a shirt that simply said “This is my Halloween costume.”
Franklin Meyer of Toms River was at the parade waiting to see his daughter march with High School South. He got into the mood by dressing as Captain Spaulding from “House Of 1000 Corpses.”
“I was actually told years ago that I looked like him,” he said. That advice came from actor Kane Hodder, who played the hockey-mask wearing killer Jason Voorhees in several of the Friday the 13th movies.
That’s someone who knows his horror.
Theo and Iris came from Barnegat to shamble about and cause some scares.
“I like princesses and I like zombies, too,” Iris said, which explained why she appeared to be a nightmare Walt Disney might have had.
“I forgot my Ghostface mask,” Theo said, referencing the Scream movies, so he might
as well mess himself up with fake blood and spiderwalk upside down.
Even some of the dogs that people brought were in costume. The fi re trucks and other
first responder vehicles were also dressed up. Some people drove their own cars through the parade, decked out in themes of the macabre – and some that were just silly.
Resident’s Club Crestwood Village V 60s Dance
WHITING – Resident’s Club Crestwood Village V 60s Dance featuring “Strictly Sixty Band” will be on December 6, 7 to 11 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music by: Strictly Sixty Band. Cost is $10 in advance and $12 at door. Non-refundable unless canceled.
But toward the front of the parade was a man whose attire was not a costume. Joseph Placente, known as Mr. America, again graced the parade route, leading the way with the American flag.
Incudes snacks, soda, bottled water, coffee, tea, and dessert.
Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Call Debbie for more information at 201-618-8514.
Photos by Chris Lundy
(Above) A Girl Scout troop pretended they were on a roller coaster, raising their hands and shifting side to side in unison. (Left) This group made a swarm of jellyfi sh.
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Continued From Page 1 properly. The department heads take it seriously. Diane and her office really take it seriously,” Zabiega added. “The lack of findings and recommendations speaks for itself. It is a good thing.”
Mayor Robert Arace and the members of Council thanked Lapp and her team for their diligence, and expressed their gratitude for the outstanding efforts they put forth in service to the township.
The auditor noted that the purpose of the municipal audit is “to form an opinion on your financial statements as presented to us and I am happy to say that based on a review of your records we issued an unmodified opinion. The audit involves a review of each department’s revenue and their transactions including payroll and vouchers. We try to look at every aspect of the township.”
Lapp did attend the next council meeting of the month and noted some news concerning her office. “Every year the state requires we complete a survey. Some of the survey is scored and that determines if we will lose any financial aid. We have to get a minimal score of 35 or 32 and our total score was 42,” she added.
Lapp noted, “there was 69 questions and about 30% of them were unscored. They were doing a survey and one was on affordable housing and the rules
on that. Another section was on lead remediation. These are things I’m not familiar with so I sent them out to our affordable housing staff and building department and they were able to complete those parts of the survey for me.”
She said the core questions were things “based on our budget, based on our audit our efficiencies and things like that. It will be on our website.”
“Thank you guys, great job,” Council President Roxy Conniff said.
During that meeting the Council unanimously approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting new irrigation meters for its Eastern and Western water and sewage utilities and another ordinance amending township code governing legalized raffle and bingo licenses.
The Council introduced Ordinances 24-40 and 24-41. The first concerned amending various sections of township code while the second involved amending township code regarding ‘Rent Leveling’ to provide greater clarity and transparency for landlords seeking to increase rent over the amount of the cap set by the Rent Leveling Board that was established last year. The second reading and public hearing of those ordinances will be held at the Council’s November 12 meeting.
The governing body also commended the Manchester Township High School Football team for their recent victory that led to hosting their first state playoff game on November 1.
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Senate Passes Bill To Create Offense Of Elderly Financial Exploitation
Carmen F. Amato, Jr. 9th Legislative District Capitol
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TRENTON - The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed legislation, S-1887, introduced by Senator Carmen Amato, which would create a new theft offense referred to as “financial exploitation of the elderly.” Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have introduced, A-4593, the Assembly companion legislation.
The 9th District Delegation issued the following statement following passage of
their legislative initiative to protect the elderly:
“Individuals who commit elder fraud and prey upon the society’s most vulnerable persons must be held accountable under the law.
“To be effectively applied by the courts, our legislation is specific in that those persons protected would include any person who is 60 years of age or older and is suffering from either a disease or infirmity associated with advanced age, or a mental disease.
“Further, our legislation’s provisions would apply to circumstances when a person in a position of trust compels or induces an ‘elderly person’ to deliver property to the
person in a position of trust or to a third person by means of fraud, false promise, extortion or intimidation. Persons in a position of trust would include, but not be limited to, a person who has a fiduciary obligation to an elderly person or who receives monetary or other valuable consideration for providing care for the elderly person.
“Establishing this new offense under State law would empower law enforcement and the courts to bring to justice those found guilty of scamming vulnerable elderly persons out of their money or possessions.”
Under the delegation’s legislation, the theft offense of financial exploitation of an elderly person would be graded as a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, a fine of up
to $10,000, or both, if the amount involved is less than $200.
When the amount involved is at least $200 but does not exceed $75,000, it would be graded as a crime of the third degree, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.
A theft involving an amount over $75,000, would continue to be graded as a crime of the second degree, punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years, or both, as it is currently.
Presently, A-4593 is awaiting consideration by the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
You can read the full text of S-1887 online. The bill passed unanimously 40 - 0.
New Offshore Wind Agreement Causes Concern
From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) slammed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to collaborate on offshore wind development, saying the haphazard move “heightens serious concerns over whether projects that have already been approved were thoroughly and properly vetted by the U.S. military for adverse impacts on national security and military readiness.”
“It is extremely disconcerting that BOEM is only now deciding to define roles and duties with the Defense Department for
offshore wind leasing and project review after 10 projects have already been fully approved by the Biden-Harris Administration with more lined up,” said Smith.
“BOEM’s own analysis for the Atlantic Shores South project acknowledges that the offshore wind turbines would specifically interfere with federal and military radar systems, even mentioning Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst by name,” said Smith. “And yet shockingly, BOEM has already issued full federal approval for construction to move forward - even before reaching this new agreement to work with the Defense Department.”
According to BOEM, the memorandum of understanding includes calls for BOEM and DOD to:
• “Collaborate as early as possible in the offshore wind leasing process”;
• “Regularly communicate and exchange
information at the staff and leadership levels”; and
• “Determine what areas should be deferred from leasing to enable the performance of DOD activities.”
“Anyone who has been paying close attention to the shoddy and reckless approval process for these offshore wind projects will not be fooled by this after-the-fact proposal - which is far too little and far too late,” said Smith.
“For years, we have been pointing out the lack of serious scrutiny and proper vetting for these projects - especially and including the likely dire impacts on national security and military readiness - but the Biden-Harris Administration has ignored our concerns,” Smith said.
“In fact, the implementation of this agreement so late in the process begs the question of what national security threats have been downplayed or neglected by BOEM over the past few years during its reckless, fast-track approval process,” said Smith.
In Congress, Smith has been leading efforts to raise the alarm over the serious threats that rapid offshore wind industrialization poses to U.S. national security in addition to other wide-ranging adverse impacts.
Last year, Smith introduced legislationwhich was passed by the House of Representatives in July 2023 - that would require presidential certification that offshore wind projects would not “weaken, degrade, interfere with, or nullify the capability of radar relied upon by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Armed Forces.” Smith’s legislative effort came shortly after BOEM Director Liz Klein failed to offer specific details when pressed by Smith at a congressional hearing on whether offshore wind projects would make military vessel navigation less safe. Their exchange occurred just one week after Bloomberg reported that the Pentagon had deemed several areas off the East Coast as “highly problematic” for offshore wind development due to proximity to military operations.
Triennium 2 Energy Efficiency Programs Approved
From The Desk Of The Governor
Phil Murphy
TRENTON – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced the approval of Triennium 2 (T2) energy efficiency programs proposed by the state’s seven electric and gas utilities. In the process of supporting building decarbonization and energy conservation, these programs will prioritize low-income customers who shoulder
disproportionately high energy burdens.
“Today’s approval of the Triennium 2 energy efficiency programs marks a major milestone in our progress toward achieving the goals set out in Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, which is paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable Garden State,” said NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “By bolstering New Jersey’s ongoing building decarbonization efforts and the NJBPU’s robust array of energy efficiency initiatives, the T2 programs will further boost long-term cost and energy savings for New Jersey customers.”
“These ambitious programs are the largest single step by New Jersey to achieve Governor Murphy’s ambitious goal in EO 316 to electrify 400,000 residential and 20,000 commercial units by 2030,” said Eric Miller, Executive Director of the Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy. “The steps taken today by the BPU will grow our clean energy workforce, lower bills for participating customers, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Triennium 2 is the second cycle of the State’s multi-year utility-run energy efficiency programs. Established by the Clean Energy Act of 2018, natural gas utilities must achieve energy savings of
0.75% and electric utilities must achieve energy savings of 2% of the average annual usage in the prior three years within five years of implementation of their energy efficiency programs. To date, it is estimated that Triennium 1 (T1) programs have disbursed $1.25 billion in financial incentives to ratepayers statewide and reduced annual electricity usage by 3 million megawatt hours, annual natural gas usage by 8.5 million MMBtu, and reduced customers’ utility bills by $600 million. T1 resulted in 1.4 million metric tons of annual greenhouse gas emission reductions, which is equivalent to approximately 300,000 cars removed from the road per year.
Help And Hope For Grief During Holidays
• How to discover hope for your future
During the seminar, you will:
• Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical holiday survival tips and the real-life stories of people who have navigated the season after their loved one’s death
• Hear other seminar attendees explain how they are dealing with the holidays.
MANCHESTER – Grieving? Know someone who is? Are you dreading the holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our ‘Surviving the Holidays’ seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. It helps participants prepare for the holidays and even discover hope for the future. You’ll learn:
• How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
• What to do about traditions and other coming changes
• Helpful tips for surviving social events
• Have the opportunity to share how grief is affecting you. (No pressure-this is optional) Program will be held on November 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2309 Route 70 East, Manchester. Registration is free at redeemermanchester.org or by calling: Patricia Ainsworth at 732-657-2828 or Janelle Berteau at 757318-1450.
Resident Club Flea Market Village 5
WHITING – Come out to the Flea Market on November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what you have been missing out on. They have over 50 friendly vendors, come on in and check it out our great bargains. If you just want to catch up with your friends, stop by the kitchen for breakfast or lunch
8:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Hope to see you here at 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. They have a Flea Market every third Saturday of every month. The next one is December 21. If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $10 per table. Call Ronnie at 908-303-7377.
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township is alive with holiday spirit! This year, they will have three categories for their Holiday Home Decorating Contest: 1st place $100; 2 nd place $75; 3 rd place $50.
If you are a previous winner, you must change your display for this year’s con-
test. Register on Edmunds, then send your best photo (photos only, no videos) of your decorations with your name and email address to recreation@manchestertwp.com by December 13.
Judging will take place the week of December 16. Please leave your lights on until 11 p.m. the week of judging.
Students Participate In Leadership Forum
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School’s (MTHS) Jr. ROTC students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s (JB-MDL) ROTC Leadership forum.
The leadership school at JB-MDL is the only leadership school in the United States that has a fully joint class incorporating all six branches of the military being represented. The leadership forum allowed our students to come together with other Jr. ROTC students invited to participate from across New Jersey. Here, they got a taste of the full six-week leadership course that the servicemen and servicewomen experience. As with the full Leadership Forum, the students were split into groups and mixed into a joint class. This allowed them the
opportunity to meet and network with Jr. ROTC members from different branches of the military as well as school districts from across New Jersey. The classes participated in workshops that focused on leadership topics that explored values, morals, and ethics. They created and presented, had deep discussions about leadership, and took back to MTHS with them new friendships, and lessons, and what they collectively shared was an invaluable experience that they feel can be applied to every aspect of their lives.
The Leadership Forum was impactful and authentic, down to the lunch served! Thank you to our partners at JB-MDL for offering our Jr. ROTC students an incredible experience.
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High School Staff Painted The District Pink
MANCHESTER – We are well into Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the MTSD is still standing strong in support! This week the staff at Manchester Township High School raised awareness by painting their school pink.
Setting October aside nationwide, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an almost
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools
40-year tradition that provides support for patients and their families while raising awareness about the life-saving importance of early screening.
We look forward to continuing to share our school buildings as they gather together throughout the month of October to promote awareness for the great cause!
Whiting Fire Company Bingo
WHITING – Whiting Fire Company # 1 hosts Bingo every Wednesday night at 120 Lacey Road, Whiting.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Calling starts at 6:30 p.m. Food, refreshments and specials available.
School Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MANCHESTER – The support continues with Manchester Township Middle School raising awareness by painting their school pink this month! Staff members set a day aside to paint their school pink with their attire for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools
Setting October aside nationwide, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an almost 40-year tradition that provides support for patients and their families while raising awareness about the life-saving importance of early screening.
Lakehurst United Methodist Church
LAKEHURST – Lakehurst United Methodist Church will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on November 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Baked goods will be on sale. Lakehurst United Methodist Church is located at 204 Elm Street in Lakehurst.
Halloween Fun
Photos By Bob Vosseller
School Cafeteria Staff Rescue Students From Salad Dressing Dilemma
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS) students have a love for ranch dressing. When they visit the cafeteria daily, the room is buzzing as they dip it, pour it, share it, and use it the most above all condiments. It was not a Halloween trick though when they reported to the MTMS cafeteria this month to the news that the MTMS lunchroom ran out of their beloved ranch dressing!
The students were not happy! They were hoping it was a Halloween trick! Ketchup just wouldn’t do! The MTMS cafeteria staff came to the rescue though! On the day the ranch dressing was in stock with the supplier and delivered, students were greeted by their cafeteria staff who were dressed in ranch dressing costumes excitedly ready to serve students their beloved ranch dressing, by the ladles full! Thank you to the MTMS cafeteria staff for your caring nature that provides such a wonderful story and a positive lunchroom experience daily for Manchester’s students. This is Excellence by Example!
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools
20th Annual Veterans Day Recognition
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District cherishes our partnership with the military community and neighboring Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. We often share the special ways our school district and the Joint Base work together in support of our soldiers, military-connected students, and staff members.
For 20 years, Manchester Township High School has welcomed local veterans and the community for its Annual Veterans
Recognition Program. Join at 2:45 p.m. on Veteran’s Day, November 11 for the 20th Annual ceremony.
This program welcomes everyone to join together at Manchester Township High School and honor those from our community who have served. The program will include a Presentation of Colors, Keynote Speeches, Armed Forces Musical Arrangement, and Recognition of Veterans. Refreshments will be served!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ADMINISTRATOR:
Rose Garden is one of the few “mom and pop” skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers left ... in the state of New Jersey. The world has turned “corporate;” we have not.
It has been our core belief that the delivery of healthcare is quite personal. That “intimacy” is in danger when 5 to 100 facilities are operated in multiple states by large corporations. We have always strived for a close “family” atmosphere and believe we have succeeded. The environment is warm and inviting and exceedingly clean and spotless. Our homemade food and soups are outstanding, and the care is thoughtful, kind and productive.
We have been called the “Hotel of Healthcare.”
Please ask your friends, neighbors and, most importantly, other healthcare professionals. We are here, in your neighborhood, to serve you!
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Share At Advanced Placement Colloquium
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools AP teachers attending these events which provide free and meaningful professional development.
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MANCHESTER – The annual AP Colloquium is was held at Ocean County College. Each of the six days provided an opportunity for AP staff members from across the county to come together and focus on different content areas.
The main purpose of the Colloquium is to provide a space for AP teachers to come together and collaborate. They share best practices, and resources and address challenges together. Manchester has a variety of
Each day, AP teachers volunteer to be facilitators of their designated topic area. For example, Manchester’s own Lucy Giavatto-Carfagno did an amazing job facilitating the sessions for World Language teachers! She led collaborative and enriching sessions that received great feedback from other AP teachers.
2024 Theater Trips
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Recreation Department has announced the following Theater Trips for the 2024 season: November 19 – “A Playhouse Christmas ‘24” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, West Hampton. Cost is $128 per person (Bus/ Lunch/Show). Bus leaves from soccer field parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. Followed by show.
They will call to confi rm if a show is running based on the number of reservations and to let you know payment is due. If you make a reservation and your plans change, please call to cancel. Refunds will only be issued if there is a wait list.
To reserve your ticket(s), call The Manchester Township Recreation Department at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101, 5102, 5103.
Cedar Glen Lakes New Years Eve Party
WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes New Years Eve Party will be on December 31 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Cedar Glen Lakes, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.
Come out for a fun night with friends and family to ring in the New Year! DJ, dancing - BYOB and snacks. Cost is $15 per person. Call Vinnie G. for tickets at 201-214-5072.
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Helping Hands For Hunger Food Drive Requests Donations
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School’s Helping Hands for Hunger is a food drive initiative that strives to provide Thanksgiving meals confidentially to those Manchester families who need extra support during the holiday season. For the past 16 years, Helping Hands for Hunger, driven by the Manchester Township High School students and staff, has been a community-wide initiative where all of Manchester comes together in support of the cause.
They can always use the community’s help! In the past, community-donated gift cards have helped Helping Hands for Hunger to purchase perishable food items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, turkeys,
Christmas In The Pines
MANCHESTER – “Christmas in the Pines” is back! If you missed it last year, you won’t want to miss it again! This event is hosted by Manchester Recreation and will be on December 7 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake. They will have food and craft vendors, fi repits and s’mores, photos with Santa, live performances on stage, hot cocoa and more. In the evening, there will be a tree lighting, hayrides, lighted walking trails featuring live performances by the High School and Middle School Drama Club, the High School Chorus and Band and so much more! They hope to see you there. Rain date is December 8.
Coffee With A Cop
LAKEHURST – Come join the Lakehurst Police Department again at the Wawa in town, located at 604 Pine Street, for Coffee with a Cop.
On November 12, from 8 to 10 a.m., grab a cup, get to know the officers and speak with the members of the department to discuss various topics about our community.
Homemade For The Holidays Craft Fair
WHITING – Homemade For the Holidays Craft Fair will be on November 16 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar Glen Lakes 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting. Many crafts and food for purchasing.
and eggs. The ingredients for the baking of fresh brownies by the Manchester Township High School students were also made possible by community donations.
Any Manchester resident, or community member/group, who would like to support the MTHS Helping Hands for Hunger initiative is asked to please bring gift card donations to Manchester Township High School, Attention Joseph Serratelli, at 1 Hawks Way. Or email dsilvestri@mtschools.org to arrange pickup. Donations are requested before November 15 to allow students and staff the time to shop ahead of basket assembly and distribution.
Thank you in advance for your continued support!
12-month and more! We can also offer US Government backed T-Bills, Notes, and Bonds. Rates are currently hight, but coming down. Take advantage now! Your neighbors have trusted us with their finances for over 50 years!
We have the power to optimize our cognition by adopting a combination of key healthy lifestyle choices and being aware of your overall wellness. Studies show that taking proactive steps may help reduce your risk of memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline. Here are evidence-based recommendations to proactively manage lifestyle-related risks and certain medical conditions that may affect cognition.
Healthy Hearing: Hearing impairment has been recognized as a modifiable contributor to cognitive decline when identified in midlife. See your hearing healthcare professional for a complete hearing evaluation.
Medication Management: Taking your medicine as prescribed is important for overall health. Reviewing your medications with your healthcare provider or pharmacist is an integral part of medication management.
Optimal Vision: Research has found the relationship between cognitive decline and vision impairment may be a modifiable risk factor. To manage or prevent vision impairment, schedule regular visits with your vision specialist.
Stay Mentally Fit: Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age. Have fun engaging your brain by reading books, playing games, and
Maintain Connections: Studies have shown that increased social activity is linked to a lower rate of cognitive decline. To stay social, connect with friends and family, or consider volunteering for a local organization.
Exercise Regularly: Exercising your body can help keep your brain in shape. Research supports a strong link between physical activity and brain health. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week.
Eat Healthy: Food that is good for your overall health is good for your brain. Talk to your physician about whether you are consuming a balanced diet that takes into consideration appropriate numbers of calories and nutrients. Make sure your Vitamin D levels and Magnesium levels are appropriate.
Sleep & Relax: Insufficent sleep can not only make a person irritable, but it can also affect memory and decision making. Healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hrs. of sleep per night.
Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer your questions about important hearing care issues. Please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at 732-451-3962 or ikirsh@ gardenstatehearing.com
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally
OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
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Dear Pharmacist
Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The Magic Of 3 Medicinal Mushrooms
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Let’s talk about something a little creepy, like fungus? I’m not referring to plain ones that grow in your yard, I’m sharing info on medicinal fungi (sold as teas or supplements) which may rival pharmaceutical drugs! The three fungi I’m talking about today do not produce mycotoxins, so they should be able to be consumed by people with mold exposure, assuming you buy a high-quality, clean brand. First up, the one that resembles a lion’s mane.
1. Lion’s Mane: The Brain-Boosting Sorcery - Lion’s Mane is not only a great addition to a warm cup of tea or coffee, but it also possesses some impressive health benefits, particularly for your brain. You can take it as a supplement, or eat it as food! In a world where many turn to medications like donepezil (Aricept) for cognitive support in Alzheimer’s disease, Lion’s Mane offers a natural alternative or adjunctive. Studies have shown that Lion’s Mane helps with nerve regeneration. That’s because it stimulates production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein that plays a critical role in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons. This mushroom stands out to me because it’s the featured nootropic ingredient in my patented Memory Script formula.
2. Reishi: The Calming Elixir - Next up in my lineup is Reishi, often referred to as the “mushroom of immortality.”
Reishi has been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, prized for its adaptogenic properties meaning it helps the body adapt to stress. It’s like
a natural chill pill for when life gets overwhelming. Reishi can be especially beneficial for those struggling with insomnia, anxiety, and even immune system imbalances. It has active compounds, such as triterpenes, which are anti-inflammatory. Pharmaceuticals like benzodiazepines (think alprazolam) are prescribed for anxiety, but these drugs cause dependency and many side effects, including drowsiness and impaired coordination. I think reishi is a better thing to try at first.
3. Chaga: The Immunity Guardian - Finally, let’s shed some moonlight on Chaga, a mushroom that grows on birch trees in cold climates and looks like a lump of charred wood! Despite its rough exterior, Chaga is packed with antioxidants and beta-glucans, making it a powerful ally for immune health. It’s often used during cold and flu season, and sometimes for Lyme disease. Chaga’s immune-boosting abilities have been compared to those of pharmaceutical antivirals. While drugs like oseltamivir (Tamiflu) are effective for managing flu symptoms and shortening the duration of illness, they must be taken within a very short window after your symptoms begin. Chaga, on the other hand, can be consumed more routinely for prevention.
Consider adding a little mushroom magic to your wellness routine. These three “frightful fungi” might just be the trick (or treat) you need. In case you’d like to read the longer version of this article, it’s posted at my website suzycohen.com
By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
When you rent a car, the rental car insurance coverage can come from your several sources including your personal auto policy, your travel credit card, the rental car counter or a third-party insurer. However, you need to understand what is covered under the insurance plan that you want to use. When you’re driving a rental car, it’s wise to be insured in case of an accident. However, that does not mean that you have to buy the rental company’s car insurance coverage. Here’s how to determine whether you need to purchase car insurance for a rental.
If you cause bodily injury to someone while operating your rental vehicle then, in most cases, your insurance company will provide primary coverage for that that claim up to the liability limits that you purchased. The rental agency will then provide excess coverage up to its liability policy limits.
Your personal car insurance policy will cover damage to your rental car, in most cases, if your policy includes comprehensive and collision coverage. That means you can waive the insurance offered at the
rental counter (along with its hefty prices) and still drive with peace of mind. Please remember that a rental car insurance isn’t the same as rental car reimbursement coverage, a common auto policy option that covers the cost of a car rental if your vehicle is being repaired as part of a claim.
In most cases, your auto insurance policy will provide equivalent coverage for a rental car if you use it for personal purposes. For example, if you have comprehensive and collision insurance then your rental car will likely be covered if it is damaged or stolen if the rental is of similar value to your own vehicle. Your deductible, a predetermined amount subtracted from the claim payout, will still apply if you fi le a claim with your insurer.
If you don’t have comprehensive or collision coverage, or you’re renting a luxury vehicle that your insurer won’t cover then you can purchase a loss-damage waiver, or LDW, from the rental company. An LDW waives your fi nancial responsibility for the rental car if it’s lost or damaged if you abide by your rental agreement.
It is best to contact your automobile insurance company before renting a car to see what is covered under your insurance plan.
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Have you been to the Barnegat Municipal Dock? If so, you may have seen those painted rocks that sit beside the steps. Someone very familiar with the process is young Gavin Beauregard, who worked with his “GrandDon” Don Zeidler on painting and decorating. The pic was sent in by Rosemarie Zeidler. Have a pic you would like to see in this space? Email it to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
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The T1 portfolio was expanded in T2 to address two important challenges for NJ: building decarbonization and demand response. The building decarbonization start-up programs incentivize adoption of key measures such as electric heat pumps and water heaters to reduce building emissions from fossil fuels. Demand response programs encourage homeowners and businesses to reduce consumption of energy at peak times through smart thermostats, controls, and price signals. Collectively, over $3.75 billion has been budgeted for the programs and will be implemented over
a 30-month period from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. This investment will help the State achieve Governor Murphy’s goals outlined in Executive Order 316 and are anticipated to reduce annual electricity usage by 2.3 million megawatt hours, annual natural gas usage by 8.9 million MMBtu, and annual greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5 million metric tons.
To promote energy equity, the Income-Qualified Program will have more capacity compared to T1 to provide comprehensive home energy assessments and offer health and safety, weatherization, HVAC, and other energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to eligible customers. More broadly, programs across the util-
ities’ portfolios will continue to include enhanced incentives and more favorable financing terms for income-eligible customers.
One notable addition in T2 is the standardization of the Direct Install model, including a Public Sector Direct Install program pathway, which will help support partners in labor in growing a local workforce that represents the diverse fabric of our state. Approximately 37,000 people work in the clean buildings sector, and T2 will strengthen the pathway for diverse workers and businesses to continue to build the clean energy economy.
For more information about State and utility-led efficiency programs, please visit: njcleanenergy.com/EEP
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Exercise Equipment - Precor EFX
5.17 Elliptical Fitness Cross Trainer. Ex Cond. $475; Schwinn 250 Bio Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike. Ex Cond. $175; 732-232-5016. (49)
Firewood for sale - $ 250 per cord. free delivery call 732-610 -0447. (49)
Furniture For Sale - Dining room table, 6 chairs and 2 PC China cabinet $1000. 6 piece white wicker bedroom set $500, 3 piece cream sofa bed, love seat, chair $300. Call Barb 973-519-6482. (48)
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COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY
Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
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Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Blues. Also buying Comic Books. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (51)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Coins Wanted - I will buy all U.S. coins minted prior to 1965. Bill Nila The Coin Man 732-477-7225. (52)
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DAY Substitutes Needed for Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Courier, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill areas-Audio, Auto, Childcare, Computer, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary, Dental, Electric, Engineering/Machine Technology, Fashion Design, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Marine, Medical, Multimedia, Photography, Plumbing, Pre-Nursing, Welding or visit www.ocvts.org. EOE, Please email resume at tedgar@ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414 Ext. 3317. (51)
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R.C. Shea and Associates is seeking to hire a paralegal with civil/commercial litigation experience as well as an administrative assistant. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please call Pam Williams, office manager at (732) 505-1212 or email at pwilliams@rcshea.com (t/n)
Bus Driver NEEDED! - Flexible Scheduling. Perfect for Retiree in Retirement Community. CDL w/ Passenger endorsement required. Call SilverWoods Clubhouse for more information at 732-341-4825. (t/n)
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ANGEL APPLIANCE REPAIR732-403-6975. 50+ years serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Senior owned and operated. INSURED, RELIABLE AND HONEST. (47)
APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)
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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)
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With Built In Sunscreen – Th is Aquatic Creature Is Very Territorial
By Renee A. Thomaier
Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
This impressive African mammal is one of the largest in the world, living mostly in water. One of the most aggressive animals when defending their territory, it’s humans that are responsible for the hippopotamus (plural hippopotami) losing most of their original living space. They are immensely large creatures, with an average weight ranging between 2,870 lbs. and 3,300 lbs. Their legs are short, and their toes are webbed. A huge pair of jaws that open to 180 degrees, large incisor teeth can grow to a length of more than one foot.
All a hippopotamus needs in their habitat is access to grass and water. They must be able to submerge in water and graze nearby. Usually found in forests and savannas, the range has been severely reduced. Increasing reduction to accessing fresh water across Africa has led to a major decline in the range and population of the hippo. Today, they are only found in South Africa, the northern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Gambia.
Hippos are herbivores, eating plants, but most of their diet consists of grasses. They will feed mostly at night when it is cool, for many hours at a time, upon leaving the lakes
Fall Vendor Fair
LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fall Vendor Fair on November 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy assorted vendors and food trucks. For more information, reach out to Sue via email: suzylpn@gmail.com.
Ocean County Business Expo
LACEY – Ocean County Business Expo, brought to you by Central Ocean Business Association (COBA), will be on November 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey Township Community Center, 15 E Lacey Road, Forked River. The Ocean County Health Department will have a free clinic for Flu and COVID vaccines! For more information, call Lousia Kasper at 732-995-3681 or Denise Thatcher at 609384-4619.
and rivers. When leaving the water’s edge, they will only venture within six miles of the lake or river.
Unfortunately, the relationship between hippos and humans is dangerous. Since humans occupy some areas where hippos graze, and sometimes block the path for them to return to water, hippos will become aggressive. In return, humans will also react
to them with aggression. It is believed by archeologists that hippos have been hunted by humans as much as far back as 160,000 years ago. Today they are hunted not only in retaliation for their ‘dangerous’ animal status, but also poached or the illegal sale of their teeth and meat. Adding to their decline is global climate change, resulting in the disappearing availability of fresh water.
I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.
It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.
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Att
ention Vets And
Active-Duty Military Members
By The Social Security Administration
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, 2024. We honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us.
If you know a veteran, please let them know about our Military and Veterans webpage at ssa.gov/people/veterans
On that page, we have information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans, including:
• How SSDI benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.
• How we expedite the processing of Social Security disability claims for service members.
• Answers to questions asked about Social Security.
Some active-duty military service members are unable to work due to a disabling condition but continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave. They should consider applying for SSDI. Active-duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of SSDI benefits.
Our Military and Veterans webpage is easy to share on social media and with your friends and family. Please consider passing this information along to someone who may need it.
Ocean County Library Announces November 15 Delayed Opening
TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will open at 1 p.m. on November 15 to accommodate the Library’s annual Staff In-Service Training.
Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at theoceancounty library.org
Whiting Fire Company Flea Market
WHITING – Whiting Fire Company # 1 will be hosting a Flea Market on December 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food available; tables available. Vendors set up at 7 a.m. Call Diane at 732-948-6025.
Zumba Classes
WHITIING – Crestwood Village 6 announces Zumba with Ashley every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Deerfield Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, Manchester. All villages are welcome. Cost is $5. For more information, call 609-405-3234.
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 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, as well as custom-made orthotics which provide arch 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 nothing 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 appointments 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.
One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)
One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center)
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Caldecott Honor Book by Robert McCloskey
THE WEEK OF NOV 9 - NOV 15
BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS
OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A touch of charm never hurts. You may be able to better navigate a situation with some witty banter and a bright smile. It may be best to avoid sudden reactions and stick to the script. Focus on being friendly and a team player this week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider discussing significant plans and a financial future with a partner. You might want to carve out time from your busy social life for intimate discussions. Be careful not to let a few compliments from friends go to your head.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll achieve more through cooperation than competition. A friendly smile and good manners could win you appreciation and support in the coming week. Consider taking a closer look at your finances to carefully manage any fluctuations.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stay focused in the coming week. Procrastination may lead to a mountain of work piling up on your desk that never seems to lessen. Be cautious of enticing interactions that could distract you from your current goals and tasks.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be able to use your charm to build a trustworthy connection. Being tactful and attuned to the mood could cause others to be more receptive and less hostile. A relationship might be mended if you’re willing to foster forgiveness.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Crafting something worthwhile may require both discipline and practice. While you might feel conflicted between old friends and new ones, remember that each one brings their own value. Stay true to your commitments and promises.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might be inspired to own something beautiful, or to save up for a major purchase. If single, a possible romance that might set your heart on fire in the upcoming week might turn out to be only a casual and temporary flirtation.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Consider welcoming every opportunity to improve your life and expand your resources as this week starts out. You might meet someone who could potentially be your soulmate or find a passion that feels more aligned.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
There are always things you can’t control. That doesn’t mean your goals are out of reach, but that you might need to find alternative ways to get past a rough patch. It may be helpful to stop focusing on barriers and look for open doors.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Create your own story within your peer group. This week, you may feel free to express your thoughts and help others see things from your perspective. Receiving recognition for your skills and talents may come more easily than usual.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can always learn things from other people even if it’s only not what to do. Remember, everyone is doing the best they can do with what they have available. Consider forgiving them for your own sake and leave all the baggage behind.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel surprised or even lost after working so hard and meeting a goal. Relax and enjoy your success before you begin to work on your next achievement. Reaching a goal isn’t the end, it’s just the next step on your journey.
THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO ADD TOMATOES TO YOUR MAC AND CHEESE
