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By Kimberly Bosco FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Rest Area on the Garden State Parkway has officially been closed for construction. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) recently announced the closure of three rest areas along the GSP for service
area improvements, including Forked River. The rest area will remain closed until just before Memorial Day 2020. According to Thomas Feeney of the NJTA, the entire service area building will be demolished and a new one will be built in its place.
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“No services will be available during construction…no food, no restrooms, no fuel, no parking. There hasn’t been an announcement yet on what food options will be offered in the new facility,” said Feeney. The Forked River Service Area (Rest Area - See Page 16)
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Vo-Tech Updates Med Program By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It was a gathering of celebration and thanks at the Toms River Center of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School where a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Sept. 12 for the center’s new nursing lab. The event proved an opportunity to thank the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation for its generosity. Education-Consultant and former OCVTS Asst. Superintendent Nancy Weber-Loeffert said the Foundation donated more than $1 million for the state-of-the-art facility at the center located on Old Freehold Road. Cassandra Grom, a senior at OCVTS in
the second-year clinical program was among the nurses present for the event and who will benefit from the enhancements. “For a while I had been lost as to what I wanted to do. I had moved from North Jersey to Manchester and became interested in medicine and this program. I think what they have done is great,” she said. Haley Ingenico, Brick, is also a senior in her second year in the program. “I knew this is what I wanted to do but it is hard to go into the medical field and to go to college; you start off straight into debt. Now everyone can see this new medical building and they can see another option. “It looks a lot better (Vo-Tech - See Page 7)
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Superstorm Sandy destroyed many homes like this one. By Kimberly Bosco All along the Jersey Shore today, locals reminisce about that major storm of 2012, calling it “Sandy,” like a familiar old friend. But Superstorm Sandy was no friend to the Jersey Shore. Let’s look at the figures: A 2013 survey conducted by Monmouth University in the wake of Superstorm Sandy estimated that 56 percent of New Jersey coastal homes and businesses suffered great damage from the storm. Of that number, one in ten
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reported that their property was totaled. A five-year anniversary report by CNBC counted 117 lives lost to Sandy from the Jersey Shore up through New York, as well as $62 billion in damage. The Monmouth University survey additionally measured the preparation factor, claiming that 62 percent of New Jersey coastal residents were completely caught off guard by the strength of Superstorm Sandy, reporting that it was much (Hurricane - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Environmental advocates were vocal with their displeasure of Gov. Phil Murphy’s master plan for New Jersey’s energy future, during a rally held on the grounds of the Toms River’s municipal building. Advocates and several lawmakers have said in recent weeks that the plan doesn’t go far enough to sever the state from projects promoting fossil fuels that have been linked to global warming. The Toms River gathering took place prior to (Energy - See Page 4)
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one of a series of hearings convened around the state by the state Board of Public Utilities on a working draft of the Energy Master Plan. The governor has touted the EMP as progressive, because it sets the state on the path toward 100 percent “clean” energy by 2050. About 25 members of the Empower NJ movement, which consists of more than 10 environmental, citizen, and community groups made their message loud and clear during a press conference held outside Township Hall prior to the hearing. Brick resident Janet Tauro holds positions of leadership in several environmental groups such as Clean Water Action and Radiation Public Health Project. She led off the press conference which included the backdrop of fellow activists waving signs, carrying banners and wearing themed T-shirts. She said the coalition is focusing on a local approach to the global climate crisis stating that it has already impacted New Jersey. The groups present at the session included: People Over Pipelines, New Jersey Sierra Club, Food & Water Watch, Surfrider Foundation, Clean Ocean Action, Save Barnegat Bay, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Clean Water Action, and others. “Right here in Ocean County and, in this spot…we’ve lived through the devastating impacts of climate change. SuperStorm Sandy destroyed lives, property, and put the Oyster Creek nuclear plant at risk. We have sea level rise and regular flooding. Walk through some of the towns on the Barrier Island at high tide, and there are flooded streets even when it’s not raining,” Tauro said. “Let’s not make it worse. Let’s get off fossil fuels and nuclear now. Every fossil fuel project and every moment that the Salem and Hope Creek nukes operate, is time lost to fighting climate change by not supercharging an agenda that puts renewable energy and efficiency at the forefront,” she said. She added, “BPU, now is your moment. This is your chance to take meaningful action to
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Continued From Page 1 more serious than they had expected. One can glean from these figures that Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Jersey shore with a force that we were somewhat unprepared for and wreaked a devastating amount of havoc that has taken us years to recover from. It is now 2019, seven years after Sandy’s wrath. Most towns and communities have made a full recovery from Sandy. The question is now this: “Are we prepared for the next one?” Hurricane Season Hurricane season along the east coast lasts from June 1 through November 30, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). NHC data collected between 1966 and 2009 on the progress of the average Atlantic hurricane season shows that by the end of the annual hurricane season, the east coast on average will have seen approximately 11 “named systems” and six hurricanes, two of which were category three or higher. While Atlantic hurricane season kicks off in June, it doesn’t typically ramp up until the end of August or early September, NHC data shows. The US Department of Homeland Security’s website Ready.gov emphasizes that hurricanes are most active September. “Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents,
The Southern Ocean Times, September 21, 2019, Page 5 tornadoes, and landslides.” Superstorm Sandy began as a hurricane (aka tropical cyclone) but was later renamed to “Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “But to those whose lives were devastated – it will always be remembered as super storm Sandy,” stated the NOAA. Whereas a few months back the NOAA called for a “near-normal” hurricane season in 2019, this has recently been upgraded to “above-average.” The NOAA defines near-normal as a dozen named storms and six hurricanes, three of which reach the category 3 level. On August 8, a notice from the NOAA informed that “conditions are now more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity,” which means we can expect anywhere from 10 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes. Hurricane Preparation Hurricane preparedness means being informed. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) published a guide on “How to Prepare for a Hurricane,” which splits hurricane response into three categories: Now, During, and After. The “Now” calls for preparation: Sign up for local alerts and warnings: You can sign up for severe weather alerts and hurricane specific information from the National Weather Service at weather.gov/ enterprise/. The National Weather Service (NWS) provides alert and warning informa-
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Letters To The Editor A Compliment For The Amato Team I k now most p e ople don’t have n ice t h i ngs to say about their local politicians and gover nment leaders. As a Berkeley Township resident, I have nothing but fantastic things to say about the government leadership we have in our town. For the third time in five years, Berkeley Township has announced it will not be raising the municipal tax rate. It seems as though a majority of the surrounding towns are not in the same gleeful boat we are. Mayor Carmen Amato, his administrative team, and Berkeley Township Cou ncil members have done a fantastic job in providing efficient services to the community at an affordable price point. Our law enforcement officials and first responders are always on call. The Public Works Department does a great job. The town’s recreational services are reliable for residents of all ages. I support the re-election of Berkeley Township Mayor Ca r me n A m at o and the councilmen on his team John Bacchione, Tom Grosse and Keith Buscio. Keep up the good work! Frank DeRosa Berkeley
Support New Candidates For Freeholder As a former public officeholder, I often fi nd myself engaged in conversation with friends, colleagues and even casual acquaintances about the state of local, state and national politics. We wring our hands over rising taxes and the cost of living, bemoan the dearth of bold ideas to fix our economy and fret over the lack of opportunities for our children. We complain
Letters To The Editor about the lack of civil discourse at the state and national level, and invariably I am asked “What can I do?” “Get involved, run for office,” I’ll reply, urging them to put their hat in the ring. Running for office is hard, however, and it’s costly. Public service takes passion, commitment and bold ideas. We are fortunate to have two excellent candidates for the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders who fit this bill, Michael Penna and Moira Nelson. I am so pleased that my friend and colleague, Michael Penna, has taken on this challenge to serve our community and is r unning for Monmouth County Freeholder. Michael Penna is an educator for at-risk students who has dedicated his life to preparing all students for the challenges of the 21st Century. He has bold ideas to invest in and strengthen the community college system in our county to better serve all students. When I fi rst met Michael, I was impressed by his vast and deep understanding of social issues that impact our community, his ability to communicate his ideas and his power to build consensus to effectuate change. Over the years, my admiration for him and his innate decency has only deepened. He rose to the challenge to get involved, run for office and be the change we want to see. He will work tirelessly as a Freeholder for all our children to insure they have access to quality education and opportunity. Moira Nelson, a dr ug policy reform advocate, has been battling at the frontlines of the opioid crisis to help curb this devastating public health emergency. She answered the call to service when she saw that patients seeking treatment lacked access to the resources they desperately need. As a Freeholder she will continue to advocate
tirelessly for the healthcare needs of all our communities. Penna and Nelson are not “politicians.” They are “public servants” in the true sense of the word. A teacher and a healthcare advocate who serve their communities and seek to spread their positive impact by serving on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. I don’t think we could choose a better team. Please join me in supporting Michael Penna and Moira Nelson for Freeholder this November. Ellen Karcher Morganville
Register Now To Vote For These Candidates This November please don’t forget to do your civic duty. If you have not voted in four or more years, you might need to re-register. The deadline for registration to vote in person in Ocean County is Tuesday October 15. Make sure your address is cur rent also if you intend to vote in person. Absentee ballots for mailin votes can be obtained at any time by fi lling out a for m from the Ocean County Clerk or Municipal clerk. It is also available to download on the Ocean County Clerk’s site. If you do not plan to be in town on Nov 5th, obtain an absentee ballot - your vote is important. In Lacey Township, there are three open seats on the school board. The Lacey Citizens for Responsible Government have chosen 3 unconfl icted candidates in order to help control the destiny of 66% of your property tax dollars. On Nov 5th, choose Column D. Lines 1, 4 and 7Sonia Marchitello, Gavin Rozzi and Sal A r mato. T hey h ave no relat ive working for the district and are able to fully par-
ticipate in all board issues. Visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/MarchitelloRozziArmato/ Mary Moise Forked River
There Is No Separation Of Church And State This letter is in response to the one written by Marianne Clemente, in regards to t he Ba r negat mayor (“Barnegat’s Democracy In Jeopardy,” August 24). Technically, there is no separation of church and state. You will not fi nd it in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. The only reference ever made to that was in a letter from Thomas Jefferson to a southern Baptist Church, assuring them that the government would not interfere in their worship. As such, according to our right to free speech, which you will find in the Bill of Rights, Mayor Cirulli had every right to speak of Jesus, just as you had the right to leave since you found it offensive. As for him refusing to marry the gay couple, the rights of gay people should never trump the rights of Christians to live according to their beliefs. If they knew the mayor was a believer, t hey should have gone elsewhere. Just as they have the right to marry, the mayor has the right to act according to his beliefs. While Mayor Cirulli may have used poor judgment in speaking of Jesus at a public meeting, it was his right to do so. If we removed people from office only because of poor judgment, there wouldn’t be ver y many lef t! We need to accept everyone’s rights, and respect their dif ferences. O n ly then we will be able to move forward. Stephanie Brown Jackson
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Continued From Page 1 but it’s not just a physical change. It provides a positive environment and brings out a positive feeling. It is a phenomenal nursing lab. They’ve been working and expanding this for a while and we’ve been watching it,” Ingenico said. OCVTS Toms River Center Principal Lillian Zabattieri introduced Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari who serves as liaison to OCVTS. “Today is a great day for us in Ocean County. We offer opportunity here. One of the things we always stress in this county is that if you apply yourself and work hard you will succeed.” Vicari thank thanked the Hovnanians for their donation adding that they had a desire to elevate the look of the facility and have people see it and be aware of what OCVTS offered to students. The freeholder also noted that the Grunin Foundation had also approached OCVTS regarding expanding its programs to include the arts. Jeremy Grunin was among the guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We want our students to attain the American dream. We are making a difference and we are doing good things for the future of Ocean County,” Vicari added. Ben Giovine, the district director for the
The Southern Ocean Times, September 21, 2019, Page 7 office of Rep. Andy Kim, (D-3rd District) presented a plaque during the ceremony thanking those responsible for the new addition. OCVTS Acting Superintendent Karen Homiek also thanked the Hovnanians. “Thanks to your philanthropic generosity, you made this dream a reality. What was dull and uninviting is now new and exciting.” Homiek described the new nursing lab saying it provides “a real life setting for the clinical experience.” Hirair and Anna Hovnanian’s daughter Edele Hovnanian said “we give a lot of grants away but this one was very important. I think this vocation has not gotten the recognition it needs. This is a calling not a compromise.” Also in attendance were Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, Freeholder Gary Quinn, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and various staff members of OCVTS. The OCVTS culinary academy provided lunch for the event and the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy Vocal Ensemble sang the national anthem directed by Mary Kenny, who serves as the PAA’s vocal instructor. Following the ribbon cutting, the event concluded with “God Bless America” performed by the OCVTS PAA. Tours of the new nursing lab took place afterward.
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2001, the race will also continue to be dedicated to those who lost their lives in America on that unforgettable day. St. Francis Center and the Jewish Community Center will continue commemorating both events. Mile markers, bearing the names of the victims of both tragedies, will be posted along the race course, in memoriam. Buses will be provided for registered runners, and will begin leaving for the starting line at 8 a.m. Buses will continue to run from the finish line to the Community Center. The finish line closes at 2:15 p.m. All runners and their families are invited to a recognition luncheon at the Center immediately following the race. Applications are available at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ, 08008, and can be downloaded by visiting stfranciscenterlbi. org or on racesignup.com. For more information on the special activities planned for the 18-Mile Run weekend, and other year-round events and programs at St. Francis Community Center, please call (609) 494-8861, or visit the above mentioned web site.
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Events At The Barnegat Library For September 2019
BARNEGAT – Join the Barnegat Library, a branch of the Ocean County Library system, for events throughout the month of September. The library is located at 112 Burr Street, Barnegat. For information, contact 609-698-3331 or theoceancountylibrary.org. Please call or go online to register for all programs that read REG, and for movie information. 6– 8:30 p.m., All Wednesdays: Teen Dropin Gaming. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. Ages 12 – 18. September 25, 11:30 a.m.: Babies, Books,
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MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Cheerleading on completing a successful UCA Cheerleading camp in Trails End, Pennsylvania recently. Bria Mineo (junior) and Abby Carty (senior) were awarded Varsity Spirit All Americans for outstanding performance. Emily Bartolini (senior) and Liz Russo
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Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit Fire Co.
LACEY – A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Lanoka Harbor Fire Company will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the firehouse located at 2 Warren Ave. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad,
bread, soda, juice, coffee and dessert. B.Y.O.B. The price is $10 per adult and $7 for children 3 and older. Children younger than 3 eat free. For information, contact LHFD61Training@ gmail.com or 609-693-8934.
11th Annual Gift Auction
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary hosts their 11th Annual Gift Auction on Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m., at their Birdsall St. location. Calling begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes coffee, tea, and
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – On Saturday, September 21, Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators makes its debut at the Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center located at 319 West Cala Breeze Way Little Egg Harbor, NJ for a night of fun, family friendly pro wrestling action to help raise money for the Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center. • Already signed: Breaker Morant Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators Champion vs. WWE/ECW Superstar Matt Striker. • Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators Tag Team Championship Match: The Old School Empire - Patch & Vincent the Fixxer
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31st Official LBI Chowderfest
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The 31st Annual LBI Chowderfest will be held on October 6, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Taylor Avenue Ball Field in Beach Haven, NJ. Chowderfest Weekend has become a tradition for family & friends to gather together to say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall. Join us on Sunday, October 6, 2019 for the Chowder Cook-Off Classic. The Chowder Cook-Off heats up at 11 a.m. with VIPs at 10 a.m., including an official Taster’s T Shirt, access to Bud Lite Big Screen Bar with dedicated
food and beverage service. Each competing restaurant prepares over 200 gallons of their secret recipe providing ticket holders with unlimited samples to earn their vote in three categories. Voters get to experience the themed booths, enthusiastic servers and a number of surprises under the big tents as they decide who will be their choice this year. Attendees can vote and cheer the winners at closing ceremonies scheduled at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at chowderfest.com or the Southern Ocean County Chamber.
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STAFFORD – Flushing of fire hydrants in Cedar Bonnet Island, Ocean Acres, Downtown Manahawkin and Beach Haven West will begin at 9 a.m. and should be completed by 6 p.m. on Sept. 25. A lowering of pressure and
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MANAHAWKIN – From July 5th to July 24th, 130 high school age musicians from high schools all over the northeast spent a good part of their summer vacation on a musical tour of six countries in central Europe. Seven of those students are music students at Southern Regional High School. Southern Regional students have been serving as musical ambassadors to Europe for over 45 years with the American Music Abroad program. In the 1980’s and early 1990’s, retired band director Ron Poorman and his wife traveled on the tour 10 times as directors with Southern music students. Tom Murphy then took Southern students for the remainder or the 90’s and early 2000’s. Current high school band director, Jennifer Poorman Hodgson took over with her husband and head director Keith Hodgson in the early/mid 2000’s until present day. Their high school band, orchestra and choral directors from over 50 different high schools from New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland nominated the students on the American Music Abroad Gold Tour. The tour was assembled at Millersville University in Pennsylvania on July 5th for two and half days of intense rehearsals, tour preparation, and orientation sessions. The American Music Abroad Gold Tour
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ings account numbers, contact information for credit unions, banks, financial institutions, credit card companies and financial advisers. FEMA’s “During” protocol simply follows one credo: Survive. This means: • Follow guidance from local authorities • Evacuate if necessary • Move to higher ground • Steer clear of windows, seek shelter • Never walk or drive in flooded waters
• Call 9-1-1 if in danger. Lessons Learned On the local level, many officials believe we have learned a lesson from Sandy and are more equipped to weather the next storm. Ocean County: Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said county staff train and prepare throughout the year for any
kind of emergency. For example, a shelter in place drill. A significant part of planning has to do with keeping lines of communication open between local and regional emergency teams, so that everyone is on the same page. When there are hurricane warnings, there are certain protocols that are called into effect. There are pictures and video taken of the shoreline before an impending storm to compare it to any kind of erosion that might take place, he said. This way, if there is a beach replenishment program, they know what to do in order to get the shoreline back to pre-storm conditions. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer organization that would be called into duty to maintain the shelters. Throughout the year, they regularly check in on vehicles that are only called in on an emergency, like the surplus military troop transport. They are started up and maintained because if they lay dormant too long, they might not work when they are needed, he said. Southern Ocean: Stafford Township, located right off the bridge to Long Beach Island, was one of many southern Ocean County towns to be hit hard by Sandy. Stafford Township’s Police Chief Thomas Dellane, who also serves as the township’s Emergency Management Coordinator, believes Stafford is prepared for the next blow, whenever that may be. “Our Emergency Operations Plan has been developed in conjunction with both the NJ State Police and Ocean County Offices of Emergency Management,” said Dellane. “The plan is a living document that addresses issues such as continuity of operations planning, evacuations and sheltering and is updated on a regular basis.” Stafford’s emergency plan was implemented during both Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene. In the aftermath, officials took a look at how the plan worked well and where it might have failed. “Debriefings after both events identified areas where we could strengthen our performance and modifications were made to improve the delivery of services to our residents,” Dellane explained. For example, since Sandy, Stafford noticed the need for improvement in communications and information technology. Both of these were upgraded after Hurricane Irene and again after Superstorm Sandy, said Dellane. The township also discovered that its fleet of military surplus Humvees designated for evacuation purposes was not up to par when put to the test. “We discovered during Superstorm Sandy that these vehicles were not appropriate to evacuate residents from flooded areas of town. After the storm we upgraded the vehicles to 5 ton military surplus vehicles that were acquired at no cost to the township,” Dellane explained. “These vehicles are much more appropriate for high water rescues and evacuations.” Similar to federal agencies like FEMA and Homeland Security, Dellane asserts that staying informed is the best method of preparation. (Hurricane - See Page 21)
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Bubonic Plague Is On The Rise By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Let’s talk about bubonic plague from a medical standpoint, not a political one. It’s making a new deadly appearance, after being extinct for a long time in the United States. Controlling its spread is imperative to our safety and survival. It’s making a resurgence, especially in California and what’s scary is that it spreads quickly. Just FYI, the plague was the second biggest killer on our planet, second only to smallpox. Symptoms vary from person to person however, the first sign is a fever with nausea and vomiting. Then there will be swollen, painful lymph nodes that occur in the armpits, groin or neck. Skin sores are hallmark, and they turn black that’s why Bubonic Plague is also known as “Black Death.” Shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing are possible too. People died from this so quickly that large groups of folks were commonly buried in mass graves. Bubonic plague is on the rise here because of the perfect storm of problems. It’s caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. There is debate about whether it is spread through the air, or by fleas, or both, but either way it is a deadly disease. Right now, the most predominant location for Bubonic Plague is in California, but it’s also popping up in Arizona and New Mexico. In Colorado where I live, there was a wildlife shutdown in Denver last week. But California, especially San Francisco and Los Angeles, is where the humanitarian crisis is occurring and we have to do something fast. There is a lot more homelessness in these cities. This naturally leads to fecal matter being scattered on the streets. In
combination with rotting food, needles and other trash, rats have made it their home because they thrive in the infestation. The rats carry the fleas with the plague, which then potentially infect people and pets. Squirrels, rabbits, mice, coyotes and other animals can be carriers, it’s not just rats. So minimizing the trash and the rats would help in reducing the rate of infection. But strangely, California is proposing to ban anticoagulant rat poison, which translates to more rats and more cases of the plague. Sacramento was recently forced to close an outdoor playground because of the rats as they were naturally worried about children getting ill. Once inside the body, the germ ‘explodes’ and essentially injects poison into special immune cells that are defensive in nature (macrophages), Once knocked out, your macrophages can no longer detect the germ. The bacteria then grows wildly and quickly, and kills the host, unless detected and treated very quickly. Reduce risk by treating your pets for fleas, and not letting them mix with rodents or wildlife. Control rodents with rodenticides or traps. Wear insect repellent that works, and keep your pets away from feces and remains of dead animals. Keep pets out of the bed. Avoid travel to areas that are infested. As for natural remedies, there is so much silliness on the Internet. Trust me, rubbing your body with a chicken will NOT cure you of the plague! Neither will leeches. Doxycycline, and gentamicin may be useful. Streptomycin is an older drug which is considered to be one of our gold standards.
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Continued From Page 12 “Part of the preparation for the public is to create a communications plan that entails keeping a written record of all important phone numbers and designating an individual outside of the state to serve as a family point of contact in case people become separated during the storm,” he said. Dellane added that it was as recent as this year that Stafford Police assisted in reconnecting a local family with close friends whose home was lost during Superstorm Sandy. “The friends lost all their possessions in the storm including their cell phones and were forced to relocate to temporary housing after the storm and they had not communicated in over 5 years since the storm,” he said. In order to be informed, residents can register their phones with the Code Red Emergency Notification system at staffordnj. gov/302/Emergency-Notification-System. This was implemented as yet another improvement following Sandy after officials realized that the township’s Code Red Emergency Notification system phone number database only included landline telephone numbers. “As a result, our evacuation orders were not reaching everyone in the affected areas of town. Since that time, we have conducted an information campaign to spur residents to register their cell phones to receive Code Red Emergency Notifications,” said Dellane. In addition, Dellane strongly suggest putting together your own hurricane kit. “The kit should include the basics such as a battery operated radio/tv, flashlights, water and food. The kit should also include important papers such as birth certificates, marriage records, insurance policies and an inventory (with photos) of household goods,” said Dellane. “Residents are also encouraged to maintain a quantity of cleanup and repair supplies such as mops, cleaning supplies and plastic trash bags as these items will be hard to locate after a serious storm event.” Northern Ocean: Farther north in Ocean County, Paul Daley, Office of Emergency Management Coordinator for Toms River, asserts that Toms River too is prepared for another Sandy. “Toms River Township has done many things since Sandy to enhance safety and response to any type of manmade or natural disasters…The township has strengthened many areas,” Daley said. For example, many homes rebuilt since Sandy have been constructed according to “today’s standards and laws.” “Depending on if a house is in a flood zone….It may be built much higher to withstand flooding,” said Daley. Officials also built the streets higher, the Army Core of Engineers rebuilt the beach and dune system to protect the barrier island and main land from flooding, Toms River Emergency Services purchased several high water rescue vehicles, and fire departments have made improvements to their Swift Water Rescue Training, he added. Schools have also become better equipped to act as emergency shelters, staffed with
The Southern Ocean Times, September 21, 2019, Page 21 personnel that have undergone hundreds of hours of training to learn how to run shelters. The township also effectively disseminates information through social media and Nixle alerts to over 5,000 followers. Informing the public is a priority on the township’s part, but residents too must do their part, Daley emphasized. “Residents need to take responsibility. Make a plan. Speak to your family about what ifs. Know evacuation routes. Listen for emergency alerts. If you are asked to evacuate please do so. Have a plan for pets. Check on neighbors and the elderly,” Daley said. “Go to FEMA.gov. They have the tools to help you make plans and can help in many ways to prepare. Our office has many different kinds of preparedness materials. They can call 732-341-3267 and request assistance.” Monmouth County: Several municipalities in Monmouth County have followed suit, such as Howell Township. According to Howell’s Director Office of Emergency Management, Victor Cook, the township is fully capable of handling the next hurricane that rolls in. Since Sandy, Howell Township has made improvements to its levy and dams, established a Temporary Debris Management area to remove any debris that is causing a hazard, and opened a state-of-the-art emergency operation center within town hall, said Cook. “This EOC has generator backup and serves as a backup communication center for Police/fi re and EMS dispatching and 9-1-1 call answering,” he added. In terms of basic hurricane preparedness, Cook noted that Howell has generators placed at all the critical infrastructures within the township. These generators are located “strategically along the Route 9 corridor to keep the signals operational and traffic flowing during the disaster.” Much like Stafford and Toms River, Howell’s main priority also is keeping residents informed through social media and Nixle alerts. “The Township keeps it residents informed of the impending storm as soon as it becomes available and updates are pushed out as warranted,” Cook said. “The Township’s main concern is keeping the residents informed and safe during the storm, by opening the roads as quickly as possible, restoring power, and sheltering the residents that have been displaced. We also work valiantly with the residents and FEMA to get the Township restored as quickly as possible.” The township can only do so much to prepare for the storm; where they cannot serve residents, they advise residents to serve themselves by stocking up on food, water, and generators for at least three days, and heeding officials’ advice. “The advice to be given to the residents is to listen to local government, about evacuations, follow the track of the impending storm, and safety warnings that are transmitted to the residents by the above communication methods the township uses,” Cook said. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 21 - sept 27
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look before you leap. While your first instincts tend to be the right ones, you may do better putting in extra thought before you act today. Try to anticipate the consequences of every option before taking a course of action. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Allow time for rest. You may find you are sharper, more efficient and have much better concentration if you give yourself a restful break. Someone may be there to help pick up any slack. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make sure that your cause is worth fighting for. Don’t let others dictate your response to stressful situations or goad you into conflict, especially if you know you’re right. Stay centered and avoid unnecessary conflicts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): As tempting as it can be to get in the last word, recognize a volatile situation for what it is - something you can simply resolve by walking away. Tackle your to-do list one task at a time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s far easier to float than to tread water. You may want to rethink your approach to a problem in order to streamline and make your life easier. Try to be a little softer today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make sure everyone gets their fair share of the pie. Do your best to ensure that any arrangement is equally beneficial to all concerned. It’s easy to be more receptive to those who make suggestions than to those who demand.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Slow and steady wins the race. You may find more success in careful planning and execution than in trying to keep up with your peers. Listen to your inner voice, as it may be your best ally. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Group projects can be creative and exciting. You may want to stake a claim on a piece that is obviously your area of expertise. It’s fine to be sensitive to others’ feelings, but maintain the integrity of your work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stay comfortably in your own arena. While you may feel up to the task, don’t try to exert your will upon others with authority you don’t have. Stay focused on your own responsibilities. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It may serve you well to pay careful attention to the details of an opportunity or offer, and be sure to read the fine print. Don’t stray too far from the beaten path today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be a guardian angel. Keep a close eye on friends or loved ones who may need your guidance, advice or support this week. Your easygoing manner and quick wit bring out the best in people. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Stand your ground but don’t make an issue of it. You can stick up for your convictions without becoming angry or combative. You’ll be most at home with activities that allow you to enjoy nature.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Granny Smith Apples Are The Star Of This Easy, Old-Fashioned Dessert By Wolfgang Puck BAKED GRANNY SMITH APPLES WITH TOASTED STREUSEL Serves 8 8 medium Granny Smith apples, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg), or Jonagold or Winesap varieties 8 small cinnamon sticks 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) packed golden brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) Calvados or applejack brandy 1 cup (250 mL) water 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out, seeds and pod reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) streusel (recipe follows) 8 small sprigs fresh mint Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). With an apple corer, remove the core of each apple, from the top through to the bottom. Arrange the apples upright in a heavy-duty 10- or 12-inch (25- or 30-cm) nonreactive pot with 4-inch (10-cm) sides. Place 1 cinnamon stick inside the hollowed-out center of each apple. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, Calvados or applejack, water, lemon zest, nutmeg and vanilla seeds and pod. Pour the mixture all around the apples. With a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, partially cover the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat on the stovetop. Carefully seal the pot tightly with foil. Transfer the pot to the oven, and bake until the apples are tender when pierced with a thin skewer, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the foil very carefully when testing to avoid the steam in the pot. (It’s OK if the skin has split on some of the apples). Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod. Set the apples and their cooking liquid aside to cool until warm or room temperature before serving. Keep the oven set to 325 F (160 C).
Meanwhile, to toast the streusel, spread it on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven until crispy and darkened slightly in color, 5 to 10 minutes, checking carefully to make sure the streusel doesn’t burn. Set aside. To serve, use a large spoon to carefully transfer each apple, with its cinnamon stick still in the center, to an individual serving bowl. Spoon the reserved liquid around the apples. Sprinkle each apple with toasted streusel, and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve immediately. STREUSEL Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) 1/4 cup (60 mL) unblanched whole almonds 1/3 cup (80 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground cardamom 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/3 cup (80 mL) quick-cooking oats Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Spread the almonds on a baking tray, and toast until fragrant and nicely browned, 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally with a metal spoon. Set aside to cool. Transfer to a food process with the stainless-steel blade and pulse briefly just until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Put the flour, brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom in the food processor. Pulse on and off a few times to combine. Add the butter, and process just until the mixture reaches a uniform coarse, crumbly texture. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Add the oats and almonds to the mixture, and stir just until thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to three weeks; or transfer to a freezer container and freeze for up to three months.
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