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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council wants a bill eliminating religious exemptions to vaccines to be stopped. However, there were a few things about the bill that have been misconstrued by the public. This bill would impact the School Sanitary Code. It impacts all ages of school children, from child care to higher education, and public as well as private schools. Most schools by law require children attending to be vaccinated against several potentially fatal diseases.
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Braylon gives Santa a hug. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There was food, gifts, song and dance, but the real star of the show was Santa Claus. At least, that’s what the kids thought. For the grown-ups in the room, the real stars were the kids. Every year, the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse is f illed with dozens of preschool children. Off to the sidelines are dozens more seniors of the community, who give the kids a day to celebrate, and watch as their eyes light up. There were 37 kids ages 3-5 f rom su rrounding communities like Brick, Beachwood, Manchester, and Lakewood, said Meg Saunders, Vice President
of Children’s Services for O.C.E.A.N., Inc. The kids were enrolled in Manchester Head Start, which provides early childhood development for low-income families. And every one of them have “most definitely” been looking forward to this day, she said. Vivian Evanchik, who oversees this party every year, has been visiting the class and reading to them every week. Now it was time for them to visit her. “I got a present from Santa!” said Harlem, 4. It was a Lion King toy. What did he do that put him on the good list? “I played with my own toys,” instead of playing with someone else’s, he said. He was sitting with
Elizabeth, also 4. They were just finishing up their dessert of fruit and cake, which followed after pasta, meatballs, bread and pizza. They were competing to see who was sillier. I nter weavi ng between the kids were high school students from Donovan Catholic’s National Honor Society. A busload of them come every year to help. Larissa Scheck, the school’s National Honor Society Advisor, said 14 teens came out. They helped with the gift donations as well. They get service hours for it, but they are “excited to do this every year.” Some of them quickly bonded with the little ones. “They just made these
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connections,” she said. Music teacher Devin Mullen led the songs and entertainment. “It just feels good to give back,” she said. At one point, she and Santa had the seniors compete with the kids to see who could sing louder. It was unclear who the winner was. Her children also helped in the entertainment. Two of them, Olivia and Autymn, had adopted one of the high school kids, Sydney Krajczewski. The president of the school’s NHS, Krajczewski said this was her first year attending the event. What struck her is how little things can make them so happy. Even getting some candy makes them thrilled. (Holiday - See Page 4)
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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Matt Ward didn’t set out to be a traffic reporter but his time in that role has become very comfortable. His listeners rely on him to steer them in the right direction on the congested roads of the Garden State. With some coincidence, Ward was interviewed by JerseyShoreOnline.com during his own commute to work. He recalled his start in the radio business and how he became a staple at his current station. “I started to do traffic in May of 1989 as a part timer and I became a full timer in August of ‘89 so it’s been a little over 30 years,” he said. “I was in radio for seven years before coming to what was then known as Shadow Traffic and we are now called total weather and traffic network as part of I Heart Media. “I worked as a sports caster, a news caster a DJ and started out at Brookdale in Middletown, which is now called 90.5 The Night. It was called just plain WBJB back then. I got a good foundation there. I started my professional career in 1982 as a sports reporter on WJLK in Asbury Park. I was hired by the late (Traffic - See Page 7)
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It passed in the Assembly but the Senate canceled a vote when it was clear that it didn’t have enough to pass. “We’re not walking away from it,” Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney told The New York Times. “It’s just remarkable how people are looking at this and not trusting the science on it at all. They’re trusting the internet.” “Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation and hysteria swirling this legislation,” said Senator Weinberg (D-Bergen), one of the sponsors. “But the bottom line is the constitution tasks us with promoting the general welfare and therefore, we cannot let unsubstantiated fears endanger the public, and especially not our classrooms. There is no exemption for drunk driving or wearing a seat belt, there should not be an exemption from a patently safe vaccine that, if not taken, puts the health and wellbeing of our children at risk.” An earlier version of the bill only made parents clarify the religious reason for declining a vaccination, stating the reason can’t be “political, sociological, philosophical, or moral views; or concerns related to the safety or efficacy of the vaccination.” That version would have made parents specify the exact tenet of their religion that is against vaccinations.
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teachers – that they waited until everyone had a bag before opening it and seeing what was inside. Every item was donated by local merchants and residents. Some lent their time and talent, sewing items for the kids, Evanchik said. The giving didn’t stop there. Any leftover food was packaged for seniors in need. For her efforts, Evanchik was given flowers from the Friendship Circle, volunteers who help with this and other projects.
Continued From Page 1 Currently, a family can claim a religious exemption to prevent getting vaccinations. This bill would get rid of that exemption. Vaccinations would still be held off if there is a medical reason, but that medical reason has to come in writing from a medical professional, the bill stated. There is a document that has to be filled out by certain kinds of licensed medical professionals, and the specific reason must be given as to why the vaccine would be harmful. “My phone’s been ringing off the hook” about this legislation, Mayor Carmen Amato said. Parents are arguing that this is an example of governmental overreach, and the town’s governing body agreed. One of the problems the mayor and council had with this bill is that they said it would allow school nurses to give vaccines without parental consent. However, that language does not exist anywhere in the Senate or Assembly versions of the bill. A representative from Senator Loretta Weinberg’s office confi rmed that school nurses would not be administering vaccines under this bill. Weinberg is one of the bill’s sponsors.
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Continued From Page 1 Dennis O’Mara who would wind up going to Shadow Traffic a few years later,” he said. O’Mara hired Ward for Shadow Traffic in 1989. “I was also working with Jim Hunter who was the regular sports caster at WJLK. He had just gotten a full-time job with CBS radio and he needed a backup for the local sports reports so that is how I got hired there. Jim is a very successful baseball broadcaster with the Baltimore Orioles. He’s been doing their games since I think 1997. We’re still in touch. He was just inducted into the Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, and he was kind enough to ask me to do his introduction at the induction.” The ceremony was held on Feb. 9 in Freehold. Later Ward briefly became a DJ for WHGT AM and then moved on to a station in Long Branch which was a Top 40 station at the time and later became a hybrid rock station. “That was in 1987. Then I got a job opportunity in Florida. I worked at a local station in Leesburg, Florida and later an adult contemporary station in Orlando Fl Star 101 which is now ironically owned by I Heart Media. It was a nice station but there just wasn’t enough openings coming up and when my regular job in Lessburg closed down I was looking for work and I really wanted to come back to New Jersey. I was only in Florida for less than a year.”
The Berkeley Times, December 21, 2019, Page 7 Ward spoke about his return to the Garden State. “I still wanted to be a DJ and stay on the air doing music,” he said. “It was my wife who said, ‘I think you should call Dennis,’ and he quickly brought me in and I watched him do his shift one afternoon. At this time the traffic reporter’s schedule was mostly live and you had to wait for a DJ to finish their record or whatever.” It was a very complicated procedure, reading a traffic screen full of abbreviations. “Dennis turned around to me after watching him do six or seven reports and he took his headphones off his ears and he said, ‘so do you think you can do this?’ I was in such awe of what he was doing. I was thinking in my mind ‘I don’t think I can do this’ but of course I told him ‘Oh yes, I can do this.’ I studied that list hard. I started doing afternoons and I’ve had the same shift ever since which is the afternoon drive with traffic. Thirty years later here we are,” Ward said. “One thing I always said about traffic is that they aren’t going to be changing their format they are always going to be doing traffic. It is information based. I wanted to be an afternoon DJ for a long time and I wound up becoming an afternoon traffic reporter and in modern radio it is the spoken word and the content that people are really paying attention to.” Ward said that even with change in technology traffic reporting “is still very much in demand. I understand that traffic
and weather is doing very well for I Heart Media. It is a nice place to be and it is nice to be there and many of my colleagues have been there for about as long as I have or longer. I’m not even the longest veteran there.” How Traffic Has Changed New Jersey being so congested, Ward has noticed some traveling trends. “People are getting smarter with how they travel. Friday used to be the big crunch day so now a lot of people get out of town on Thursday and we started calling Thursday the new Friday 15 years ago.” “We started to notice that Thanksgiving rush. It was always Wednesday being the big crunch but now Tuesday rivals that, too. People are always trying to get out earlier and I always say it is all about the timing. If you want to beat shore traffic on a Saturday leave early. Get your pork roll, egg and cheese, a cup of coffee and get your spot on the beach,” Ward said. “The patterns have changed but one thing that has improved is the NJ Turnpike where the truck lane used to be on 8A and it moved down closer to exit 6 and you don’t get those delays anymore. They fixed that merge and that was the best thing they ever did,” Ward said. Ward said construction projects like the Parkway and Turnpike do seem to take a long time to complete. “They have made some improvements. The parkway got wider but you’ll notice going down the
Parkway to 132 South to 131 that Woodbridge, Iselin area there are accidents there every day.” As to Ward’s own commute, he lives in northern Monmouth County and his station is based in Rutherford in the Meadowlands across from the Met Life Stadium. “It is about a 40-45 minute trip for me. I enjoy the commute. I like to be able to decompress after a long afternoon and usually by the time I get on the road in the evening the traffic has died down.” While helicopters are used at some stations, that is one advance that Ward isn’t interested in being a part of. “I have never been one to fly. I like working in a radio studio. I have never once flown in a chopper. If you do that kind of thing you have to love it. I’m a radio guy who always liked being in the studio and if I can read maps and cameras and commercial copy, that is what I do,” Ward said. At age 56, Ward is happy. “There are new stories every day. The bad weather days and snow storms that we’ve covered - people get really psyched up about that.” Ward said, “as reporters there is a comradery that gets built up with the producers and everyone who comes together to cover stuff and it’s not just the snow storms but hurricanes. Superstorm Sandy is probably the worse one we ever had. We had to walk through flood waters to get out of our hotels that day. We were all working on 9-11 and so there is a lot we’ve seen over 30 years.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Barnegat JROTC Saluted Open letter to Chief Wa r r a nt Of f ice r Ji m Mackey, a nd pa rent s and cadets of the Barnegat High School Navy JROTC program: Just wanted to take the time to thank you and your cadets for all the help they gave us during our most recent Thank You d i n ne r we hosted for local Viet nam veterans on Saturday, 10/12/19, at Barnegat’s American Legion Post 232. Several cadets were there from start to finish, helping us to set up, t hen brea k dow n and clean up. They took time out of their free Saturday to come and s h ow lo c a l Vie t n a m veterans how much they mean to ou r com munit y, and did so with honor and respect. Two of the cadets (Jasmine and Valorie) even WALKED several miles to the American Legion post on their own, in their uniforms, to ensu re t hey were t here promptly at 4 p.m. Even though they were the first ones to arrive, they insisted on being the last ones to leave, too. Anthony, Mary, James, and Philip were other cadets whose names I was able to note with staying practically from start to finish, but that d id n’t me a n t he re st of the total of 13 cadets who came later on didn’t sacrifice something in order to help others that day. As I understand it, the others who could n’t get there earlier on in the evening were at a drill in a town far away, and h a d b e e n up si nce 4 a.m. that day. Despite that grueling schedule, they still chose to come immediately afterwards to help at ou r event, a nd st ay ‘t il t he end
with putting tables and chai r s ba ck t oget he r and sweeping up. Even though I didn’t get all t hei r na mes, please k now we appreciated each and every one of them for coming and for giving us some of their free time on a Saturday night. Not having children ourselves, Jimmy and I don’t get much positive exposure to youth, since social media is rife with examples of their downfall. However, each time we have an interaction with Barnegat’s youth, and especially with the cadets f rom you r program, our hope for humanity is regained, and I’m not trying to be cheesy in stating that. If you know me, you know I tell it like it is. We’re so glad Barnegat has this program to offer our younger generations, because we feel our community greatly benef its from it. In a time where complaints versus compliments are doled out 100:1, we felt it was impor tant you k now how mu ch t he contributions of these young men and women were appreciated. This open letter was posted with the hope ou r sentiments reach the cadets, their parents, and to any leaders upstream. We also wanted to make su re our gratefulness and encouragement to those in the program and others thinking about entering the program are relayed in a timely manner. Thank you for all you do in helping to create such terrific citizens of Barnegat! Thy and Jimmy Cavagnaro Founders, Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat
School Cuts Will Hurt Local Businesses This is a letter Superintendent Charles Sampson sent to the local chambers of commerce regarding the impacts of S-2 on both the Freehold Regional High School District and the community at large. This will be a significant issue here as it has been in other towns such as Toms River. I wanted to take a moment to discuss Senate Bill 2 (S-2) and the impacts that it will have on both the Freehold Regional High School District and the community at large. The Freehold Regional is an exemplary district. Our students have outstanding opportunities to explore their passions whether through participation in one of our specialized Magnet Programs, career and technical education pathways or through various clubs and sports teams. As a regionalized system, our economy of scale allows us to provide a superior education for our students while spending approximately $3,500 per pupil less than similar districts. In fact, our per-pupil costs are below most of the K-8 systems in our area despite running hundreds of clubs and athletic teams. The belief that this district has somehow lived “high on the hog” for years as stated by supporters of S-2 is a dangerous misrepresentation. This year, the Freehold Regional was reduced $3.8 million state aid, next year we will lose between $6 and $7 million with subsequent reductions for the next four years thereafter continuing on until we lose approximately $30 million in
Letters To The Editor funding. Our cumulative loss begin to erode. As we face our Kurdish allies there and in state aid will reach $120 million dollars by the end of this phase-in. Even with raising taxes we will never be able to close that gap. Our class sizes are already at 30 students for core courses. That number will have to rise to accommodate cuts. Critical infrastructure work will be delayed, our extracurricular structure will change, transportation for students will also be affected. S-2 will change the face of this district. As business leaders, you understand how vital a great school system is to the local area. For years, homebuyers have flocked to the eight towns that form the Freehold Regional in part because of the fantastic educational opportunities that we provided students. With property taxes poised to increase while services decrease as a result of the funding cuts, this region of Monmouth County will no longer hold the same appeal to homebuyers. Property values will decline as this distinguished district becomes a shell of its former self. There has been a lot of discussion over the benefits of regionalization in the news recently. We have seen the benefits of being a regional system. The irony of the situation is that the financial burden S-2 is imposing on our district is tearing apart the foundation of this regional system. As the funding impact of S-2 plays out differently in each community and as individual towns begin to seek isolated ways to support their specific schools within our system, the efficiency found within our regionalized system will
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tens of millions in cuts ahead of us, the attractiveness of our community for business owners will diminish as our schools and students suffer. I believe legislators never considered that these misguided funding cuts could destroy a regionalized system. I write to you asking for your support in voicing opposition to this severely flawed funding formula. It must be re-examined and the phase-in should be delayed until the full scope of impact is understood. I look forward to our continued partnership to ensure the long-term viability of this exceptional community. Charles B. Sampson, Ed.D. Superintendent Freehold Regional
The Unquestioning Cult Of Trump A cult is defined as an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers (Webster’s Dictionary). A cult of personality is defined as a cult promoting adulation of a living national leader or public figure. Human history abounds with cults of personality, better known as personality cults. Most seniors remember the Hitler cult, the Stalin cult, the Mao cult. More recently, we’ve seen numerous American cults, large and small. There were Charles Manson of “Manson Family” rampaging and killing (California 1969); Jim Jones of The People’s Temple dying with hundreds of his cultists in a coerced mass suicide (Guyana 1978); David Koresh of the Branch Davidians sect (Waco, TX 1993); Marshall Applewhite of Heaven’s Gate, who with his followers hitched a ride on the Hale-Bopp Comet to heaven by mass suicide (CA 1997). Nowadays, huge cults can be found in North Korea (Kim Jong-un); in Russia (Vladimir Putin); in China (Xi Jinping); and most ironic and dangerous of all, our homegrown Trump Cult. No operative of Putin has been more productive for Russian interests than our own president. Trump has just gifted Putin with Syria by deserting
redeploying them to protect oil instead of people; he has brought joy to his mentor/ friend Putin by wreaking havoc with our European allies; threatening NATO; bullying Ukraine; continually accepting Putin’s denials while rejecting all of America’s intelligence agencies’ conclusions; and faking a new conspiracy that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. Trump has hollowed out and compromised every Department of the Federal Government; weakened them to the point of impotency; and aggregated more and more power to the Oval Office! He has symbolically lynched Obama by obliterating his legacy. Withdrew from Iran nuclear deal (check). Withdrew from Paris Accord (check). Killed Affordable Care Act without a replacement (almost check). Overturned all regulatory actions and executive orders that actually benefited citizens (check). Better to breathe noxious air; drink and bathe in toxic water; walk on polluted soil; drown in rising oceans. He seems obsessed with undoing Obama’s intelligent and justified actions. He will not allow a smidgeon of credit to Obama for saving America and the world from another Great Depression (without a single supporting Republican vote for 8 years!) Oh no, “Trump single-handedly saved the economy,” they say; and, if Congress dares to try to remove him from office for his abuse of power, perpetual lies and other crimes, he claims the market will collapse because he alone is the Atlas who supports it upon his shoulders. But, even if the Senate were to convict him, he has no intention of stepping down because, by that time, he will have become his heart’s desire, the first American Dictator! I suggest this action to his cultist followers, be they members of Congress or his mesmerized Twitter audience. Why not try living under a dictator temporarily to see is you’ll like it? Move to Russia. If you like it there, stay. Obviously, you are not comfortable living with the Constitution of the United States and under the rule of law. Nicholas Molinari Brick
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Sen. Singer Named Board Of Health Member Of The Year
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Senator Robert W. Singer was recently recognized for his extensive volunteer service to public health with the 2019 Local Board of Health Member of the Year award. Senator Singer has served Ocean County as a member of the Ocean County Board of Health for 37 years. He still serves as Vice
Chairman. The Senator was awarded this title by the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA). “For me there is no one more deserving of this award than Senator Singer. I know very few people who are more dedicated and passionate when it comes to the health and welfare of the residents we serve here in Ocean County and, of course, around the
state as well,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. Over the last four decades, Sen. Singer has initiated and supported countless important programs and services provided by the Ocean County Health Department. For example, he was a strong proponent for offering dental services to eligible residents at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
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BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, January 2, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. Wednesday, January 29, VFW Post 10185
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o you have pain or discomfort with sex? Have you been told there is nothing to be done and it is a symptom of menopause or stress? Did you know that there are many individuals like you suffering from the same problem? Current statistics show that over 40% of women will report painful intercourse at some point in their lifetime. Very few know that pelvic physical therapy can help them have a more positive experience in the bedroom. If you are someone that cannot enjoy intercourse without feeling discomfort, ultimately leading to fear, embarrassment or anger, then pelvic physical therapy is for you! Some contributing factors to dyspareunia (painful intercourse) may be post-menopause, postpartum, endometriosis, gynecological cancer, interstitial cystitis, change in sexual behavior, sexual trauma, frequent urinary tract infections, abdominal surgery, hysterectomy, constipation, or hip and groin pain. Just like any other muscle in the body, the muscles surrounding your vaginal canal can become aggravated, leading to tightness and pain. The muscles in this region are called your pelvic floor
muscles. At times, they can require specialized care to decrease pain just like going to physical therapy for your shoulder or neck muscles. Our physical therapists also take a close look at your hip muscles, as they attach around and inside the pelvis and are closely connected to your pelvic floor. If you have hip pain, this can be connected to your pain felt during intercourse. Tight pelvic and hip muscles can actually lead to sensitivity to the entrance of your vagina, as well as narrowing your vaginal canal. Many of our patients describe it feeling like “there’s a roadblock in there that my spouse just cannot move around.” Benefits of Pelvic Physical Therapy • A pelvic physical therapist specializes in the evaluation and treatment of these muscles and can come up with a treatment plan directed towards your individual needs. • Every patient is different, however treatment to resolve your painful intercourse will be tailored around: 1. Soft tissue mobilization: Targets those aggravated pelvic and hip muscles, bring blood flow to the area, and send signals to your nervous system that these muscles should not experience pain.
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3. Strengthening: Restore the optimal function of the pelvic floor muscles, and possibly hip or abdominal muscles that are contributing to your pain.
Each individual is different when it comes to their experience suffering from painful sex. When seeking treatment from a pelvic physical therapist at IDPT, an individualized treatment plan and ways in which to progress treatment is created. IDPT works one-on-one with patients to address each and every need, which varies tremendously from one patient to another.
4. Evaluation of the hip muscles: Unhappy hip musculature can contribute to pelvic pain, especially with intercourse. Sometimes pelvic pain stems simply from hip dysfunction and relaxing the hip muscles can contribute to decreased pain with intercourse. 5. Vaginal tissue health and lubrication usage: Assists with recovering and avoiding further aggravation of the pelvic floor muscles. With aging, the elasticity of the vaginal tissue changes. Just like moisturizing your face is of utmost importance, your vaginal tissue should be moisturized daily. There are several over the counter products available to help with moisturizing your vulvar area, which can make sex less painful. 6. Use of equipment: Examples include dilators, biofeedback and e-stim for relaxation or strengthening assistance.
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By Phyllis Brown, Holiday City, Berkeley EMS BERKELEY – I have discovered firsthand how much you really do not want to go to the hospital. When riding on the ambulance, we have many patients who just want someone to say, “stay home, you’ll be fine.” They should go. I usually say. “What’s the worst that could happen if you go? They’ll check you out and send you home. So, you’ve wasted an hour or two. You have something more pressing? Probably not! Bring a book. The best thing that could happen is the doctor at the hospital will catch something before it incapacitates you. Guess what. My friends and neighbors don’t want to go either but instead of calling 9-1-1, they, or their friends call me and say, “If Phyllis says you should go, you’ll go. right?” When it comes to calling me for reinforcement, they usually need to go. Sometimes I say it’s OK for their friend to drive them but sometimes I call 9-1-1. If something gets worse along the way, it’s always good to have someone who can help with the patient or a vehicle that can get you there faster. If you don’t know what it is, and especially if it’s different, you should call 9-1-1. “We’re not doctors, nurses or paramedics, but we can see if you need more help and call paramedics and/or get you to the hospital quickly and safely. So, call us if there is any question in your mind that you might need us. We also need you. Towns all around us are losing their volunteer squads. They just can’t get people to volunteer. Some days we are stretching our people to run two rigs, and we are not in as bad shape as Holiday Heights and Silver Ridge. All of who are lucky to have the support of the Township of Berkeley, the Berkeley Police Department and Berkley EMS who would like to
see the volunteer squads survive. Manchester, Whiting, Silverton and Brick are loosing or have lost their volunteer squads and more of our neighboring towns will be loosing theirs too. Please consider giving your local squad a year or two. You may be healthy now but, in a few years, you may be very happy you helped us survive. Maybe you will only need a lift assist. I’ve fallen and can’t get up. Maybe you don’t mind paying for the ambulance to pick you up (your insurance probably doesn’t consider it an emergency if you don’t go to the hospital) but, how long do you want to sit on that cold bathroom floor before someone gets there to pick you up 15-20 minutes can seem like an hour. We usually get there in 5-6 minutes. Even though you know the ambulance may have to come from Bayville or be transporting a cardiac patient when you call, that right hip is still going to ach for three days or more. ..First responder today! Patient tomorrow! HCBEMS still needs more volunteers. No experience necessary. Don’t worry. We’ll get you CPR certified. With our daily training on equipment, trauma or medical emergencies, and case discussions, we will train you to be perfect. The new uniforms are sharp looking. And don’t tell me you never had a desire to drive an ambulance with lights and sirens even if we use them sparingly. Uniform! Lights! Sirens! Come on. Really? Don’t tell anyone. I love driving the ambulance. We work Monday-Friday. You’ll work only one day a week. The people are nice, but the hours (7am until 7pm.) and pay (zero) are terrible. That’s not why we’re here. If you can, join us. If you can’t, we are here for you. All calls are important: heart & stroke emergencies to lift assists. Stay healthy. Eat right. Get exercise. Give blood if you can.
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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?
There’s no one single answer to all knee pain, especially when every person is different. The truth is, it is impossible to know what kind of treatment would be effective until your case is examined. Only then can medical professionals determine what would be best for you. People suffering from knee pain often try a number of potential solutions before finding relief. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s where expert 5-star care and nearly 20 years of experience comes into play at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Knee pain patients are unique and suffer from a great deal of pain. They deserve and require practitioners who are invested in their case, who take the time to explain what’s causing the pain
and why particular treatments may work or not work. That’s the difference at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Five-star service and the well-being of their patients are the doctors’ top priorities. At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, there are no cookie cutter plans. With so many different services available in one facility, there are a number of possibilities and different combinations of treatments that can be customized to each patient. While these doctors do see many patients who receive injections to postpone painful knee surgery, some patients may benefit more from Cold Laser Therapy combined with physical therapy, or maybe acupuncture or vibration therapy. There are a number of possibilities and no one single solution to cure all knee pain. So what’s the solution? Start with a consultation with one of these skilled medical professionals. Sit down with one of the doctors to determine exactly which approach would be the most effective in your case. Take advantage of this special offer for Asbury Park Press Readers: FREE initial consultations ($245 value) for the first 17 people who call!
Knee Pain Solution: Combining Time-Tested Injections with New Technologies So many people who have been experiencing knee pain have sought out treatment before. Whether they tried a round of injections, painkillers, or saw a doctor and were told surgery is necessary, many people suffering from knee pain feel like they’ve tried everything. There have been many patients who have called Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation saying that they’ve exhausted all their options, but they may as well see if these therapies will help. They come in hopeless, and many end up having more success than ever before! So, what is it that makes this facility special? It’s bringing together all the individual working pieces to provide the well-rounded, all-encompassing treatment that delivers results. Patients can get multiple treatments all under one roof. Beyond that, the doctors at Monmouth Pain take the time to explain your condition and your treatment so that patients can understand what is going on. Why don’t you come see for yourself – call now to claim your FREE consultation ($245 value), available only to the first 17 callers. 732-345-1377 WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE LIKE? Acupuncture sessions take place in a relaxing setting. A Licensed Acupuncturist will insert tiny needles into incredibly precise points of the body, sending signals to the brain to release neurotransmitters that reduce feelings of pain. These tiny pricks that most patients can hardly feel are awakening your body’s innate ability to relieve pain –all while you get to sit back and relax. Osteoarthritis patients who receive acupuncture regularly may see noticeable improvements in levels of pain and functionality. Acupuncture is especially effective when combined with other treatment methods and may even improve the effects of physical therapy and other modalities.
“Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation is the best place in the world to come to. It is a friendly atmosphere instead of business-like. The treatments are intense but the practitioners are At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, gentle in their approach. I started here with my the doctor administering the knees and had physical therapy - it was gentler injection uses video fluoroscopy to and more bearable than any fitness doctor you could go to but so awesome guide the injection to a precise point because I saw immediate results in my pain level. I had bone on bone knee in the knee. Watch onscreen as the pain and was able to regain mobility. They were also able to help with my fluid is introduced into the joint, and back pain and range of motion - I was unable to bend and move without the healing process begins. pain and now I can touch my toes! My acupuncture sessions BEYOND INJECTIONS with Nicole H. are so relaxing and help tremendously with my back and knee pain. Acu has saved my quality of life! If it wasn’t Cold Laser Therapy is one of for the whole team here I would probably be in a wheel chair.” Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation’s cutting edge ways to expedite the healing process. The painless laser –Carol, Atlantic Highlands interacts with the cells in the knee to increase cellular energy so that these “The variety of services I receive at MPR have enabled me to function, I cells can begin rebuilding tissue in the damaged area. Laser energy increases believe, well above my expectations. Professional treatment and personal circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the knee. You will feel the attention work! Both of my knees have been giving me trouble for years, beneficial effects, as the laser treatment reduces inflammation, stiffness, and but now I have two young grandkids that I try to keep up with, and I needed pain – and treatment sessions take just minutes! to do something about the pain. I thought I would need surgery, but To accelerate your healing even further and faster, try Power Plate© luckily Dr. Murray let me know there were other options. Thanks to him technology to complement your treatment. Power Plates© send vibrations and everyone else over in the Wall location, I’m seeing a lot of progress!” through the body, increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation and –Tom, Brick accelerating the body’s healing process. Best of all, Power Plates are housed under the same roof as all these other advanced technologies at Monmouth SPACE IS LIMITED Pain & Rehabilitation, so you can get your full treatment course in one TO THE FIRST 17 CALLERS! convenient location. joint. Movement becomes easier, thanks to this all-natural replica of your body’s cartilage!
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Sudden hearing loss occurs so quickly literally overnight or in an instant - that the change in hearing is dramatic and can be very upsetting. A sudden hearing loss can involve any part of the hearing system and something as straight forward as earwax can cause a sudden hearing loss. However, the term usually refers to a sudden “nerve” or sensorineural hearing loss. The loss is almost always in one ear and may be accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus (ear noises), and/or aural fullness/pressure. Suspected causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss include viral infection, ototoxic medications, acoustic trauma and meningitis. In most cases, the specific cause is never found (idiopathic). In cases with no known cause, viral infections or vascular blockage is suspected. There may be a history of a recent flu or cold, but in most cases, there are no other complaints. Partial or complete recovery occurs in about
60-65 percent of the cases. Recovery can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. Those who seek immediate medical attention (within a week) have a higher recovery rate than those who wait. The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses. Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided. The medical evaluation usually involves a thorough history, otologic and audiologic examination. Remember, a sudden loss of hearing is not normal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact your primary care physician or ear, nose and throat physician for immediate medical treatment.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
So you know how I love to use plants as ‘medicine’ and frequently recommend herbs to you? Well, there are certain plants that are dangerous, especially at this time of the year. Not all plants are medicine! Holiday plants are sometimes poisonous. Many poisonings happen during travel because some people don’t realize that holiday plants are dangerous and they decorate with them. Then you show up with your baby, or your pet and something happens. Here are tips to stay safe: Christmas trees. If you love the scent of a beautiful living Christmas tree, I recommend you feed it with plain water. Commercial preservatives are not necessary. Most brands induce stomach upset and vomiting to children and pets who crawl around the floor and take a sip of the water in the Christmas tree stand. Some commercial tree preservatives (or home-made versions) contain anything from harmless ingredients like corn syrup or soda to more dangerous ingredients such as bleach, whiskey or aspirin. Holly Berries. Branches of the holly tree (often called “boughs” of holly) are beautiful holiday decorations and frequently used to add color to mantles, table settings and even food! Be careful with this one because the berries are poisonous to both humans and animals. If you accidentally ingest the berries, it can cause local irritation in your mouth as well as severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and weakness. There have been fatalities.
Keep holly boughs up and away from children and beloved pets or alternatively, buy silk or plastic versions of holly for your home decor. If you insist on fresh holly boughs, you should remove the red berries before placing it if you have little visitors coming, or pets. Here’s why that’s a smart move: When the holly dries out in your home, which is pretty quickly, the berries fall off the plant and become a danger to children and pets. Poinsettia. The poinsettia plant blooms with those stunning big red flowers! It also has varieties that bloom in white and cream. This plant is often considered deadly but it’s not usually fatal if eaten. The poinsettia sap in the leaves and flowers can be irritating if children and pets chew on it, especially because it causes a painful mouth, lip or skin rash. If swallowed it will also cause cramps and stomach upset. But it doesn’t kill. Mistletoe. The kissing sprig. If you pass beneath the mistletoe, you can get one planted on you! It’s a well-known holiday tradition and symbol of love! American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is different and safer, compared to its European cousin known botanically as Viscum album. In a study examining 1,754 American mistletoe poisonings, almost all the cases were children (92% of exposures) and they were all cases from chewing and swallowing the plant. There were no fatalities. So again, American mistletoe is not toxic like European mistletoe, but here in the states, it’s come down to guilt by association. I do not recommend eating or consuming any part of the plant, however smooches are perfectly fine!
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: By: Matthew Johnson, DPT
WHAT IS IT? There are many different conditions that can cause neck, arm, or hand pain including cervical disc disorders, or rotator cuff injuries. One condition that is often overlooked is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is defined as blood vessels or nerves that become compressed in your neck in an area between the collarbone and first rib. Compression of the nerve roots in your cervical and thoracic spine can happen as they pass through this area if it is too narrow. Narrowing of the thoracic outlet can occur due to poor posture, tight neck muscles, an injury to the neck, or repetitive overhead motions. Nerves and blood vessels travel through the thoracic outlet and exit underneath the chest muscles where they then travel down the arm. If compression occurs, patients will typically report pain, numbness, or tingling in the neck or upper extremity with reaching and sustained overhead use of the hands or arms.
TYPES OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME: There are two types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, vascular and neurological. Vascular TOS occurs when the blood vessels, arteries, or veins are compressed in the neck and shoulder region causing decreased blood flow to the hands and arms typically with the arm in an elevated position leading to numbness and weakness in the hand. Similarly, neurological TOS occurs when the nerves of your lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine are compressed in the same region (see figure 1). This is a more common diagnosis affecting 8590% of all TOS patients. Neurogenic TOS can cause symptoms such as tension in the neck and upper back, head aches, muscle spasms, pain, and numbness & tingling sensations that can radiate down to the hand and fingers. Figure 1:
HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? When nerves leave your vertebrae, they are grouped together in a cord that is referred to as the brachial plexus (see figure 2). This cord runs through a triangular space between the scalene muscles in the
neck and then down towards the armpit. When the nerves travel down to the armpit, they run underneath the chest muscles and then divide into different branches. The nerve branches then travel down the arm to the hand and fingers. If these neck or chest muscles become tight, the nerves that run through them can also become compressed leading to symptoms when reaching overhead. Figure 2:
WHO IS AT RISK? Neurological Thoracic outlet syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive tasks, such as desk workers, hair stylists, painters, mechanics, swimmers, pitchers, and weight lifters to name a few. It is most frequent between 20-40 years of age with more than half of cases being women. Neurological TOS can also occur as a result of trauma to the head, neck, or upper extremity such as with a fall or motor vehicle accident. Certain activities can also bring about symptoms of pain in the neck or upper extremity.
presence of muscle spasms, tenderness, or reproduction of symptoms. - Test your upper extremity strength
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Some of these irritating activities include: • Washing, brushing, or drying the hair
Matt graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Publick Health from Stockton University in 2014. He continued his education at Stockton University, receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018.
• Prolonged typing or work on computers • Reaching for objects overhead • Driving
I THINK I MAY HAVE THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME, WHAT SHOULD I DO? If you are experiencing neck, shoulder, or arm pain please visit your Doctor. Your Doctor or physical therapist will perform different tests and measures to determine the specific cause of your symptoms. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is considered a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning your doctor or physical therapist will rule out other possible causes of your symptoms including cervical disc disorders or rotator cuff injuries. During an initial evaluation one of our Physical Therapist’s will: - observe your head and shoulder posture - examine the range of motion in your neck, shoulder and arm - assess the tension of the nerves in your upper extremity - palpate neck and upper back muscle to determine the
His clinical affiliations focused on orthopedics and neurological rehabilitation at Meridian Health at Southern Ocean Medical Center and All-Care Physical Therapy Center in Whiting. He also completed a clinical experience in the acute care setting at Monmouth Medical Southern Campus in Lakewood, NJ. While at Stockton University, he became LSVT BIG certified, a research based exercise approach to treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease. He is interested in working with sports related injuries, operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions, balance and gait dysfunctions, and neurological conditions including Parkinson’s Disease. Matt’s future plans include continuing his education and becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
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stinker, familiarly 34 Kaiser roll topping 38 Hide from a hunter? 41 “Yet cease your __, you angry stars of heaven!”: “Pericles” 42 E-cigarette output 46 Firefighter’s tool 47 Lanai music maker 48 Has a conniption 50 Henry VIII’s third wife 53 “Noah kept bees in the ark hive,” e.g. 54 __ acid 55 Capp and Capone 56 Poet Whitman 57 Manner 58 Sign of deceit, and a hint to this puzzle’s circled letters 61 Years, to Livy 62 Navigation hazard 63 __-garde 64 Establishes 65 Fancy jug
66 Nutty green sauce Down 1 Vatican personnel 2 Show disdain for 3 Dessert drink made from frozen grapes 4 Weekly septet 5 Disney doe 6 Modern Persians 7 Subdued 8 Civil War nickname 9 Boomer’s kid 10 ‘70s-’90s African state 11 Pasta preference 12 Forms a big stack 13 Compound in many disposable coffee cups 18 Easy pace 22 Govt. property overseer 24 Corn Belt sight 25 Barely makes, with “out” 26 “Geez!” 28 When the NFL’s
regular season begins 32 Canadian whisky 33 BlackBerries, e.g. 35 Seattle’s __ Place Market 36 Antelopes, to lions 37 At any point 38 Sleepover need 39 Check out 40 Lax 43 Tropical fruits 44 Rich 45 Charges for use of, as an apartment 47 GI hangout 48 Club owner? 49 Toss from office 51 County seat of County Clare 52 Thanksgiving decoration 56 “__ Only Just Begun”: Carpenters hit 58 Ship, to its crew 59 “Hee __” 60 Go on and on
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By Kimberly Bosco NEWARK – A lawsuit has been filed against a New Jersey company for allegedly defrauding customers who paid for Medicaid coverage, using their payments to fund personal expenses. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed the suit today against Advanta Medicaid LLC d/b/a Advanta Medicaid Specialists (“Advanta”), which had offices in Ocean County and Waterbury, Connecticut. According to the suit, Advanta allegedly charged dozens of New Jersey consumers to assist them in establishing eligibility for Medicaid benefits, while offering a money-back guarantee for those not approved for Medicaid coverage, but failed to deliver the services promised or provide full refunds as guaranteed. Advanta then ceased operations abruptly, leaving consumers who had already paid for the company’s services with nowhere to turn, according to the AG. The lawsuit also names as defendants two individuals involved with the company, Nissim “Sam” Aryeh and Chaim E. Feller, both of Ocean County. These men allegedly transferred company funds into their personal accounts intended for their own personal use, including expenses at an Atlantic City casino, purchases at high-end clothing stores and restaurants, and payments to local private schools with no apparent connection to the business. “Families and individuals seeking assistance with Medicaid enrollment are among those who can least afford to lose thousands of dollars to fraud,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Today we’re sending a clear message that there will be serious consequences for companies and individuals who prey on New Jersey consumers, and particularly on those who are most vulnerable.” After receiving dozens of complaints about Advanta from residents, the Division opened an investigation into the matter. The Division reports that nearly 50 people who contracted with Advanta between 2014 and 2018 have reported paying upfront fees ranging from
$3,000 to $9,000 each and then never received the required services or any refund. According to the State’s complaint, which was filed in New Jersey Superior Court in Essex County last week, defendants raked in over $300,000 from these consumers alone before the company ultimately shut down abruptly. “The defendants’ alleged fraudulent conduct and reckless use of company funds left Advanta clients without the critical help that they paid for and were relying on when the company abruptly closed its doors,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “We will seek justice for their clients and enforce the Consumer Fraud Act to ensure other New Jersey residents are protected when they spend their hard-earned money to hire a company or individual to provide any type of service.” The State alleges the defendants violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and advertising regulations by: Failing to submit applications for Medicaid services for consumers, despite the consumers paying up front in full for these services. Representing to consumers that Medicaid applications had been submitted when, in fact, they had not. Representing to consumers that the company would return their sensitive personal and financial documentation, but then failing to do so. Failing to honor the money-back guarantee advertised on the company’s website. The State seeks restitution for injured consumers, to impose monetary penalties for the defendants’ alleged unfair and deceptive business practices, to terminate Advanta’s business registration, to recover attorneys’ fees and investigative costs, to bar any ongoing or future unfair and deceptive business practices by the defendants, and to restrict Aryeh and Feller’s business activities in the State. Any additional, unidentified consumers with unfulfilled contracts with Advanta are encouraged to file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or call 1-800-242-5846 to receive a complaint form by mail.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Announces Annual Gala
FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on Friday, March 20, at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. A distinguished group of Jersey Shore leaders and a community-minded business will be honored at the event, which will take place from 6-11 p.m. The annual gala raises vital funds that enable girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties to access Girl Scout programs and experiences, which empower them to become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The 2020 gala honorees are: Women of Distinction: • Anne M. Davis, an attorney with offices in Brick • Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County clerk • Frances Keane, vice president of human resources, CentraState Healthcare Systems and chairwoman of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors • Dana Lancellotti, director of business development and tourism, Ocean County • Dr. Janice Warner, interim provost, Georgian Court University
Community Partner: • Lakewood BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and long-time supporter of Girl Scouts Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year: • Wayne Boatwright, vice president of diversity and inclusion, Hackensack Meridian Health Girls Scouts is honored to have Tom Hayes and Teri O’Connor return as gala co-chairs. Hayes serves as director of consumer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas and O’Connor is county administrator for Monmouth County and first vice chairperson of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors. Individual gala tickets are $225 and include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, gift auctions and raffle, plus introductions of gala honorees from Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award and those on their way to achieving this top Girl Scout honor. Tickets, sponsorships and ads for the event journal may be purchased online at gsfun. org/gala. For more information about opportunities to support the event, including auction donations, call 800-785-2090 or e-mail gala@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fact vs Myth: What You Need To Know About Flu Shots
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department wants to help residents understand facts vs. myths when it comes to the seasonal flu and flu vaccines. “People should do their homework when it comes to their families’ health and safety. And when it comes to the flu it’s understandable that individuals have so many questions when it comes to the facts,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Trust the health experts. They can decipher the facts from myths and help understand what the best course is for you.” Every year, OCHD officials are asked these three common questions: • Can a flu vaccine give you the flu? • Does the flu vaccine cover all strains of flu? • Do I need a flu shot every year? To the first question, health experts say no; the flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: with the ‘inactivated’ (killed) virus, which is not infectious, or with only a single gene from a flu virus (as opposed to the full virus) in order to produce an immune response without causing infection. According to OCHD officials, some people report feeling sick after getting their flu vaccine, despite these facts. This can be due to: • Some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 21 - dec 27 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, you may find it easier than usual to promote romantic moments when alone with a loved one, or to be friendly while in a group setting. Avoid making large or unusual investments. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might think the world is your oyster, and so believe that it must be easy to find a pearl. Social activities could keep you hopping. Focus on travel plans or educational opportunities this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is likely that most people’s thoughts, including yours, are centered on being more considerate. In the week ahead, some fantasies might have you floating on cloud nine, even when you should be earthbound. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes it’s better to start from scratch. It may be necessary to throw away something that doesn’t work. Review or study a relevant subject this week so that you can become more proficient at your job. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be mentally prepared, as there could be some mix-ups with your bank account or paycheck that require your forbearance in the upcoming week. Some new workplace projects might begin to make more sense. Count your change. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may be time to tear up the old story and draft a new copy. In the week ahead you may be able to tackle ideas as well as relationships from a totally different and more satisfying
perspective. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be preoccupied by daydreams or romantic yearnings in the week ahead until harsh reality wakes you up. Be sure to schedule specific times to attend to your duties. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learning to adapt to new procedures and follow trending subjects might be a priority in the week to come. It may be challenging to shift mental gears from serious issues to lighthearted social exchanges, but it’s manageable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friends may encourage you to test their pet business theories, leaving you with regrets about overcommitting your time or overextending your reach. In the upcoming week you must rely on your own sound judgement. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Making business decisions may fall to the wayside as more pressing questions rivet your attention. You may want to ask yourself what makes the most perfect gift for a loved one as this week skitters by. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This might be a favorable time to buy something that has some glitz and glamor, but not a good day to focus on buying ultra-sensible gifts. Choose items that spark joy in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your sixth sense will alert you when it’s time to turn on the charm or when it’s better to evade an issue. You may not be able to argue with logic in the week to come, but your intuitions are on target.
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Latkes Are Delightful Dish All Year By Wolfgang Puck Anyone who has dined in one of my restaurants, read one of my books or articles, seen me on TV, or cooked or eaten with me personally knows that I think of the whole world as my pantry. I love discovering ingredients and ways of cooking them that are new to me, and then mastering and sharing them with others. In the process, I’ll often combine influences from various countries and ethnicities into one dish, creating original recipes in a process sometimes referred to by the contemporary term of “fusion” cuisine, which came into use in the 1970s. (Even though you could argue that fusion has happened throughout history, whenever food lovers have traveled and brought their discoveries home with them.) But since that culinary term was first coined some four decades ago, maybe we have finally moved beyond fusion today. While national and ethnic cuisines will always remain sources of genuine pride for the places and peoples they spring from, and be cooked and served in homes and restaurants where authenticity matters, more and more people love to eat fusion-style in their daily lives. All-American breakfast followed by Japanese ramen for lunch and pizza or Mexican for dinner. And maybe that breakfast includes grilled Italian sausage; sliced fresh jalapeños garnish the ramen; and crème fraiche and smoked salmon top the pizza, as they do in one of the most popular items from my menu at Spago. You could say that today ethnic cuisines once considered to belong to a specific group of people now belong to everyone. And our lives are richer for that shared culinary heritage. In that spirit, I would like to share one of my alltime favorite ethnic recipes: Jewish potato latkes, traditionally served at Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights that begins Dec. 22 and continues for seven more nights. Because Hanukkah commemorates a miracle in which one night’s supply of oil kept the eternal light burning for eight nights in the rededicated Second Temple in Jerusalem, dishes fried in oil - like these crispy potato pancakes - feature prominently on holiday menus.
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bounty of an ever-expanding global pantry. POTATO LATKES Serves 12 8 medium-sized baking potatoes 1 medium-sized yellow onion 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter Peanut oil, for frying Watercress sprigs, for garnish Applesauce, for serving Sour cream or crème fraiche, for serving With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel the potatoes. With a sharp knife, peel the onion and cut it in half. With the large shredding holes of a hand-held grater/ shredder, or with the large-hole shredding disc of a food processor, cut the potatoes and onions into shreds, transferring the shreds to a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and toss thoroughly to coat the shreds and prevent discoloration. By handfuls, pick up the shredded mixture and squeeze it over the sink, transferring the squeezed shreds to a large clean mixing bowl. Set aside. In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. In a smaller bowl, stir together the milk and egg. Add the milk-egg mixture to the flour mixture, and then pour into the bowl of shredded potatoes and onion. Stir until thoroughly combined, drizzling in the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or melted butter as you stir. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in enough peanut oil to form a thin, even layer in the pan. With a large spoon, scoop up some of the potato mixture and form round pancakes, large or small as you like, in the pan, taking care not overcrowd the pan. Fry the pancakes until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning them once. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain briefly on both sides. Meanwhile, start cooking another batch of pancakes. While they cook, transfer the cooked pancakes to the foil- or parchment-lined sheet and put in the oven to keep them warm. Continue frying, draining and warming the remaining pancakes. When all the potato pancakes are done, arrange the pancakes on a serving platter, garnish with the sprigs and serve with applesauce and sour cream or crème fraiche.
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