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Anthony and Avery Gennello of Marlton were getting ready for a flight. By Chris Lundy about 700 feet by 30 Burgers and hot dogs BERKELEY – From feet that had been paid were being g r illed. the highway, you could for by the Pine Barren People sat out under see the cars parked be- Modelers RC Club. A tents, giving it a feeling hind the abandoned few planes were on like a local fairground. Beachwood Shopping deck, waiting their turn There was even a venCenter. From the near- to take off. The remote dor selling planes and by neighborhoods, you controlled planes would equipment. could hear the buzzing come to life, speed Richard Bombediof engines. But it wasn’t down the runway and er, the president of the until you went down an lift into the air. group, said the field is old road into Johnson’s This was the club’s insured and each of the pit that you saw the open house. There were fliers is insured. They spectacle. probably 200 or so peo- all have Federal AviBack there, just off ple who came out to ation Administration the parking lot behind the event (and some certification in small Spirit’s, was a runway brought their dogs). unmanned aerial sys-
─Photo by Chris Lundy tems. Those who have a certification to fly are welcome to do so. If they don’t, they were offered a trainer plane to try it out. An experienced pilot would share the controls through something called a buddy box. That way the experienced pilot could save it if something went wrong. When someone’s plane went up, you could hear (Planes - See Page 4)
No Remote Schooling In September
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Mu r phy announced several l a r g e r ol l b a c k s i n COV I D -19 r e st r ic tions, the largest of wh ich is that there will be no remote schooling option for any school district in New Jersey for the 2021-22 school year.
One of the first huge changes to life during COVID was that districts needed to provide remote education if they were not able to have social distanci ng or ot her safet y prot ocols i n pla ce. Parents would opt out of in-person education, and the children would lea r n w it h
live instr uction being broadcast. These lessons would be supported with work sessions at home. Come September, parents will not be allowed to opt out of in-person education, Murphy said during a press conference on May 17. With at least 70% of
adults in New Jersey getting at least one shot of a vaccine already, and children as young as 12 being able to get vaccinated, he said it would be safe for children to return to school. However, if there is a local outbreak, it would be handled locally.
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No Travel Advisory The travel advisory will also be lif ted, Murphy announced. If someone is coming from out of state or if you travel out of state and come back to New Jersey, there no longer has to be a period of quarantine.
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By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – The fireworks over the Toms River, organized by Beachwood, will make its triumphant return this year, Mayor Ronald Roma said. As coronavirus restrictions are slowly being lessened, towns are starting to plan their big events. More outside events are being put on the calendar – partially because of the weather and partially because it’s safer to do so. Between people being vaccinated and the fact that COVID-19 spreads less easily outside, events like the Beachwood fireworks are going to finally happen this year. Last year, they had to postpone it to Labor Day weekend, hoping that conditions would be better by then. During last summer, the Ocean County Health Department said that the average age of people testing positive (Fireworks - See Page 8)
Superintendent Wants Masks Dropped In Schools
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides wrote a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy asking that he lift Executive Order 175 and remove the mask mandate from schools. “Although children can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus to others, less than 10% of COVID-19 cases in the United States have been among children and adolescents aged 5 - 17 years (COVID Data Tracker),” he wrote. “Children and adolescents who have COVID-19 are more commonly asymptomatic (never develop symptoms) or have mild, non-specific symptoms. All teachers that wanted to be vaccinated have been vaccinated so teachers are now safe in the classroom. I (Mask - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 1 people nearby comment things like “Nice airflow under those wings.” There was a pattern to how the planes fly so that no one crashes into each other, Bombedier said. Planes took off based on the direction the wind was blowing. They
Fireworks:
Continued From Page 1 for the virus had dropped from 54.8 to 35. They attributed this mainly to summer gatherings. The Beachwood Fireworks Committee and emergency management wound up having to cancel it all together. It was not an easy decision to make, officials said at the time. It was impossible to follow the governor’s social distancing guidelines. A Toms River resident wound up funding a July 4 fireworks show over Shelter Cove. The fireworks could attract 15,000 people. Some of them squeeze into parks and beaches. Some set up chairs on Route 9 or other
take off and land into the wind. The club has been around for at least 50 years and has about 90 members right now, and they’d like to have even more. Any day with good weather, you’ll see at least one person flying. Email info@pbm1727.org for more information or visit PBM1727.org or the Pine Barren RC Club Facebook page. places that you can watch from. In 2018, there weren’t any fireworks at all, again due to forces beyond their control. The fireworks vendor, Fireworks Extravaganza, was not able to ship the fireworks. They did not have staff available with licenses to transport explosives. They later said they had a problem with a driver, and did not have a good Plan B. They were scheduled to put on shows at several other venues on the same day. They were not able to get to Beachwood and Milltown. To make up for the failure they put on 2019’s fireworks free of charge. Support The Fireworks Although local officials are heavily involved in the planning of the fireworks, it’s not paid for by tax dollars. Rather, it relies on donations. In fact, if every family just gave a few dollars, it would pay for itself. Checks can be made out to “Beachwood Fireworks,” and mailed to the municipal building at 1600 Pinewald Road, Beachwood, NJ 08722. Memorial Day Parade Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company invited the public to their annual Firefighter Memorial Service and Community Parade on Memorial Day (May 31). The Firefighter services begin at 10 a.m. in front of the firehouse on Beachwood Boulevard. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. from the fire station and proceeds to Neilson Memorial Park (Beachwood Blvd & Compass Ave) where the Borough’s Memorial Day Service will take place. Any organization wishing to participate in the parade is asked to contact the fire department at admin@bvfd16.com to register.
Vendors Wanted For The 2021 Farmer’s Markets
BERKELEY – Vendors wanted for the upcoming Farmer’s Markets which will be held at two location this year. Join at the popular Bayville location on Rt. 9 or our spot in South Seaside Park, next to Island Beach State Park. The Bayville Market began on April 6 and run every Tuesday through October. It is located at 630 Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 9 South). The South Seaside Park market will begin May 10, every Monday and Friday through October, and is located at 2401 Central Avenue. Secure your spot today! For more information and forms, visit BTREC. org. Call the office at 732-269-4456 or email Felicia at ffraulo@twp.berkeley.nj.us
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Continued From Page 1 am respectively asking that you repeal Executive Order 175 so that students can breathe and that at graduation, parents can see their child’s face.” From the top-down, starting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the New Jersey and Ocean County health depar tments, exper ts have been advocating the use of masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, in partnership with enhanced cleaning protocols. Studies have shown that mask usage can prevent the spread of infection, and some studies show that people who wore masks suffered less severe symptoms if they did get sick. However, there are variables in the studies that make it difficult to prove things conclusively. Gov. Murphy recently announced that there will be no remote option for any schools in New Jersey starting in September. Additionally, he said that masks can come off for outside events and for small, private indoor events.
Many local schools have already begun bringing students back in to classrooms for longer periods of time. In Stafford Township, a school nurse was suspended for not wearing a mask and claiming that masks were hurting students. “Schools are an important part of the infrastr ucture of communities. They provide safe, supportive learning environments for students and employ teachers and other staff. Schools also provide critical services including school meal programs and social, physical, behavioral, and mental health services. Schools have indirect benefits to the community, including enabling parents, guardians, and caregivers to work,” Parlapanides explained. He posted his letter on social media and got overwhelmingly positive comments on his statement. Central Regional has students from Berkeley, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Island Heights and Ocean Gate. It is a 7th -12th grade school, meaning that the majority of its student body is now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine which has been offered to children as young as 12.
Pine Beach Teen Impaled By Javelin At Donovan Catholic High School
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A Pine Beach 16-yearold is recovering from being impaled during a track-and-field javelin toss. The according to authorities, the accident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on May 11 in a field outside Donovan Catholic High School on Hooper Avenue. Township Police spokeswoman Jillian Messina stated that upon their arrival, police “were directed to an open field near the track-and-field training area.” That is where they discovered the injured teenager who suffered an injury from a “javelin impaled in his right thigh.” She added, “the javelin was impaled several inches into his thigh; however, there was no visible bleeding, and the victim was conscious and having a conversation with first responders.” Messina added, “the javelin was cut by Toms River Fire Department members to allow for the safe transport to the hospital. He was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.” It was unknown if the victim is a student at the school or whether he had been participating in an athletic event at the time of the incident.
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Continued From Page 1 This change is being made just before Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer for tourist areas. However, he did warn about traveling out of the country. “The COVID reality in other nations is much different than here,” he said. He urged travelers to be safe and use common sense. No Masks Outside Another big difference is that the mask mandate is being lifted for outside events, Murphy said, effective immediately. However, masks still need to be worn inside, he said. The virus has been known to transmit more easily indoors that outside.
The Berkeley Times, May 22, 2021, Page 7 “We’re not out of the woods yet,” he said. Letting people go maskless indoors might be premature, and might cause the virus to spread and undo the hard work people have done to contain this. While the Centers for Disease Control has dropped the suggestion of wearing masks inside, Murphy said there’s no way to know who is vaccinated and who isn’t. He doesn’t expect grocery store workers or other frontline workers to police the front door and make sure you have your vaccine card if you’re not wearing a mask. Wearing a mask is a sign of respect for those around you, he said. “This is not forever and always,” he said about wearing masks inside. “We just need more time on the clock.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E ditorial Local Man Shares Stories Of Mother With Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, the leading volunteer-driven voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, advocacy and research is spotlighting people who make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. May, which features Mother’s Day, is a time to recognize and celebrate the women in our lives, and remember that Alzheimer’s is a women’s issue. Not only are women more likely to have Alzheimer’s, they are also more likely to be caregivers of those living with the disease. This month we are proud to shine a spotlight on Robert Brai, Greater NJ Chapter Board Chair, an active member of the Monmouth-Ocean Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee and Advocate, who thrust himself into action when his mother was diagnosed with dementia. Robert explains, “My mom, Leda, was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and specifically Alzheimer’s in 2017. In 2018 I had to relocate her from Virginia into a dementia care community here in New Jersey. During this process I reached out to the Alzheimer’s Association for education, support and community resources. Mom would call me several times a day at work, crying and not having the ability to articulate what was upsetting her. This caused me much frustration and emotional pain. If that wasn’t bad enough, then the COVID-19 outbreak hit New Jersey and I was no longer allowed to visit my mother. Nothing prepared me for that scenario. It was difficult not being able to see mom, give her a kiss, hold her hand, and especially dance with her and make her laugh. I would FaceTime with her, but it’s not the same as being there to reassure her everything will be ok. Mom had no concept of what was happening with the virus and that was probably a good thing. “My experience with my mother, and talking with others at support group meetings, proves that those with Alzheimer’s have a life and personality after diagnosis,” he said. “This is what motivates me to focus my efforts on raising funds to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. But until we do, we must do everything we can to support and educate those impacted by this disease.” Thank you Robert, for all you do to help us move our mission forward - to one day realize a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We greatly appreciate your work on behalf of the Greater New Jersey Chapter and the 190,000 New Jerseyans living with the disease and their 347,000 unpaid caregivers providing critical support. Honor the women in your life by supporting this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There’s still plenty of time to register a team, or donate. To sign up as a Team Captain or register to walk as an individual, go to alz.org/njwalk. To donate, text 2ENDALZ to 51555. To learn how you can volunteer and affect the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, visit alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer. Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter
Masks Harming, Not Protecting, Our Kids Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask. It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.” In response to the nurse who refused to wear a mask, she is right. The masks are doing more damage than good for our children. Children have the highest survival rate yet they are facing the strictest policies. Kids are socially being damaged by not being able to see each other’s faces to learn social queues based on facial reactions/expressions. They are feeling isolated because they’re being taught touching (hugs/high fives) are the worst, they’re being taught that germs are the enemy and to be a hypochondriac by washing hands nonstop. Their immune systems are lacking and will soon not be able to handle even the common cold because they’re built on being in contact with daily non harmful germs and bacteria which build the immune system. We will soon have children that’s bodies overreact to every germ and bacteria. Wearing a mask outside is not necessary but kids who have gym outside must wear a mask while running and
playing; this isn’t healthy. OSHA removed their online publications relating to how much CO2 was appropriate within a face mask and the rules and limitations on wearing face masks of all kinds for adults. Typically you need a break after a set time. Children’s hearts beat faster; their oxygen saturation levels are not the same as adults and wearing a mask long term is not something we know to be harmful or safe. There are many health professionals who state they wear them all day with no problem and kids should just deal with it; totally wrong approach. Kids are being screened every day they aren’t working with sick people there is no need for the mask. OSHAs website however in their archives still have the purpose and use for masks by type which is also easily found in hospitals SOPs. 2 and 3 ply disposal masks are to be worn by sick individuals who are coughing/ sneezing to prevent others from being sick, just like if you’d cough or sneeze you’d cover your mouth. However because of the design they offer little to no protection to a healthy person from catching anything due to air gaps along the entire masks and the fabric they’re made from. The only protection a healthy person should need is their immune system, if you are weakened or fearful then by all means - wear a mask.
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We ran into kids from school at the park and my kids and their friends did not know who each other were because they had only seen each other in school with masks on, if that is not sick I don’t know what is. Jessica Hamilton Manahawkin
Questions For Biden I was taught to always ask why something is happening in order to become better informed person. So, after the President has now been in office for over 100 days, I pose these questions to him and the media hoping for an answer. Why has the price of gasoline in New Jersey jumped to over $3.00 a gallon from $2.38 a gallon since he took office? Why are you running a government by EXECUTIVE ORDER (over 100) not receiving bills from elected congress? With our ports having banner months with imports, why are you not stressing AMERICA FIRST? Why is the jobless rate going up? Why is the government still adding $300 a week to unemployment payments? Why are there still food and supply shortages in grocery stores? Why is the government releasing tens of thousands of people who have entered our country illegally into our economy? Who is supporting them? Why hasn’t the Vice President even visited the border since she has been put in charge? At least for as firsthand view or fact finding but she is going on a trip to Latin America to give away money? Why do you fence yourself in Washington, bring in armed guards and not on the border? Why did you shut down the Keystone pipeline from Canada? Choosing to truck or train oil in which has a higher cost and more dangerous. Why are the crime rates so high in Democratic cities? What is your spending plan on this three trillion-dollar
plan? Who is getting the money, what is the infrastructure? Where are the funds coming from for your $3 trillion plan? How much of this money is spent on administrational costs? Why are you pushing $15 an hour wage for entry level positions to employees who have no skills? Face facts it raises the cost of goods sold so no one is ahead except the government who will get more income taxes. Why are you supporting illegal aliens and others while veterans are homeless and sleeping on the streets? Why are you housing illegals in hotels and leaving homeless veterans to sleep on the streets? Why are you NOT deporting illegal aliens as soon as they are picked up? They have violated our laws? Why do you support transgender to participate in female sports when their bodies, not minds, are totally different from females? Captain R.M. Silva Toms River
Masks Don’t Affect Health Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask. It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.” The CDC says that all adults should be wearing masks, even if vaccinated. If she’s a nurse, she should be following the guidelines. She is not a “liberator.” She should be fired immediately. She’s just a Trumper. As for the children, whatever the guidelines of health are, one thing for sure, wearing masks does not affect their health. Asians have been wearing masks as a matter of course even before Covid. FIRE HER NOW! Bob Karp Ocean County
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Kim, Van Drew Urge Feds To Fill Pinelands Commission Vacancy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Jefferson Van Drew (R-2nd) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, asking the Secretary to, “promptly fill the federal vacancy on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.” In addition to Congressmen Kim and Van Drew, the letter is signed by Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01),
Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12). The New Jersey Pinelands Commission was founded in 1979 by the State of New Jersey to protect the Pinelands
following the establishment of the Pinelands National Reserve by Congress in 1978. By state law, the Pinelands Commission is a 15-member board that consists of seven members appointed by the New Jersey Governor, seven county representatives, and one federal representative appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. In their letter to Secretary Haaland, the members cite the fact that, “Since
March 2017, the Pinelands Commission has not had a federally appointed board member.” They go on to mention that, “Filling this seat is vitally important for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to fulfill its mission to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that
purpose. “The U.S. Department of the Interior has been a key partner in the Pinelands protection movement from the very beginning,” said Carleton Montgomery, Executive Director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. “So it is very important to fill the position on the Pinelands Commission that is reserved for the Secretary of the Interior’s designee. It is equally important that the Secretary
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) announced that the Lakewood Economic Action Program (LEAP) will receive an $18,057 federal Head Start Emergency Supplemental grant funded by the CARES Act to help pay for COVID-related efforts for families that
participate in the Head Start program. The federal Head Start program - which funds comprehensive development programs and services for preschool children of low-income families - has helped more than 37 million children facing the prospects of
a life in poverty by providing preschool health, nutritional, emotional and other social needs since 1965, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Here in Lakewood, LEAP performs a vital function to the community, and this modest grant will help the staff expand its outreach and assist more families juggling distance learning,” Smith said. “Specifically, LEAP will use the federal dollars to upgrade technology to improve remote learning and develop a text messaging system to help par-
ents work with their children on assignments.” Channell Wilkins, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Community Economic Action Now (LEAP) headquartered in Toms River, said LEAP’s Early Head Start will be using the grant to provide Lakewood families with “at home” kits to support families. LEAP at home kits will have tools for fine motor skills as well as supportive materials for socialization activities. Some additional technology for staff to be better
prepared for remote services will also be purchased. To ensure that its Early Head Start team is supporting families during the pandemic, LEAP plans to use the funding to provide all staff with four sessions of the Home Visitor Rating Scale Training. “During this professional development opportunity, the team will learn the importance of Developmental Parenting, which will focus on aspects of parenting that will support children’s development in
choose a person who brings the knowledge and commitment it takes to meet challenges like climate change and fulfill the Commission’s conservation mission.” The Pinelands National Reserve spans 1.1 million acres, covers 22 percent of New Jersey, and is home to 500,000 New Jersey residents, 850 species of plants, and 397 species of animals, including 43 threatened or endangered species.
their daily lives,” Wilkins said. “This is important because one of the impacts of COVID-19 is the additional stress experienced by our families.” Money for the grant program was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 - the bipartisan, comprehensive, recovery bill Smith supported to help states, hospitals, first responders, workers, businesses and communities severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hole In One Scored By Two Brothers
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – For years Pete and Mike Cetinich have enjoyed playing golf and they’d be the first to admit that they’ve had good days and bad on the course. The one elusive aspect of their play was the coveted hole-in-one. That is, until recently. First Mike and then Pete pulled off the amazing feat shortly thereafter.
Pete Cetinich, 71, of Lakewood and his brother Mike Cetinich, 69, of Brick are both retired and the pandemic has slowed down their normal golf outings one bit. “We play anywhere from three to six days a week, Pete said. “I live in a complex that has a nine-hole course in Four Seasons Lakewood,” Pete added.
“I got my hole in one in Lion’s Head South where my sister lives in Brick. They have a nine-hole course there. I got my hole in one on March 23 on the first hole. There was a lot of jumping up and down and screaming because I’ve been playing golf for 50 years,” Mike said. Mike said he had been playing golf since he was a teenager and was a caddy at a north
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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY –New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced the recent approval of Pfizer vaccine for those 12–15-year-old by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). She said the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will expand the use of that vaccine in New Jersey, “and we are expeditiously moving forward.” Persichilli added, “our vaccine provider network has significant experience administering Pfizer and already has been serving those aged 16 and older. With today’s recommendations, following the Food and Drug Administration’s expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization earlier this week, we are notifying providers that they can move forward immediately to administer the Pfizer vaccine to this age group.” CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky said, “for vaccination to do its job, we must do our critical part. That means vaccinating as many people as possible who are eligible. This official CDC action opens vaccination to approximately 17 million adolescents in the United States and strengthens our
nation’s efforts to protect even more people from the effects of COVID-19.” “Getting adolescents vaccinated means their faster return to social activities and can provide parents and caregivers peace of mind knowing their family is protected,” Walensky said. Walensky said his agency is continuing to work with mega-sites, hospitals, federal retail pharmacy partners, and select health departments to help provide the vaccine throughout the state., and to Federally Qualified Health Centers, which serve underserved communities. Vaccinations for minors require a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. The State DOH is continuing to encourage parents and guardians to speak with their pediatricians or healthcare providers if they have questions and to get their children vaccinated. A new CDC webpage for parents on adolescent and teen vaccination can be seen at: Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines. FDA Fact Sheets on the Pfizer vaccine and other information can be found at: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information.
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N acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that is useful to you to make glutathione in your body. The glutathione is a potent liver antioxidant. Cysteine is a natural compound and N acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a dietary supplement. That’s how you can can find it in health food stores, as “NAC.” But you won’t find it for long, so if you want NAC, you should buy it now. It’s already virtually gone from Amazon! There’s a disagreement between the Food and Drug Administration and the dietary supplement industry over how legal it is for dietary supplements to put this amino acid into their supplements. The NAC is also available by prescription. It is forcing Amazon and other selling platforms to take sides on the issue. NAC has many health benefits. As a prescription dr ug sold as Mucomyst® it is used as the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning when people overdose on that analgesic. It’s used in the Emergency Room in hospitals nationwide. The prescription version will continue to remain available; I am only referring to the supplements getting banned. As a popular health food store item, NAC has sold quite well for many other reasons. It’s useful as an antioxidant and non-prescription expectorant because it can loosen mucus in the air passageways. It makes breathing easier
and more comfortable. NAC sold like hotcakes last year for obvious reasons during the pandemic! NAC is used for immune system health. Furthermore, NAC is used as a precursor nutrient for people who want to make more glutathione in their body which is useful as a liver protectant. Your own body makes glutathione in the liver, and again, cysteine (or NAC) is one precursor nutrient that is essential to making glutathione. NAC is in trouble now, and thousands of brands of NAC supplements (including my own Immune Script which contains NAC as part of the blend) has been instantly removed from Amazon with no notice! And over time, every single brand of NAC will be gone from the Amazon marketplace, and millions of you will be unable to buy it as a supplement. This is your courtesy reminder to purchase NAC while it’s still available at your local health food store, or at your favorite online vitamin shop. I have some at my own shop left if you’re interested. To learn about the medical benefits that NAC provides, just do a quick search on pubmed and you’ll see thousands of scientific studies! This is an important supplement and a bottle of it could stay fresh for several years in case you need it one day. If you’d like to receive updates about NAC, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com
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─Photo courtesy Jay Baluski Bands gave it their all for a good cause at a recent concert. By Chris Lundy Blow Hammer, Silence Equals Death, The LACEY – A series of bands – some local, Despised NJ, The Ice Cold Killers, Reachsome from far away – all came together with ing Out, One Sided, and Crippled Earn. a common goal: to fight the mistreatment These bands played on Sunday, April 18: of animals. Bleed NJ, Choke Artist, Ripped Away, CofStomp Out Animal Abuse 4 was the latest fin Void, No Good Deed, Orlando Furioso, concert held as a way for local punk and and Faded Line. hardcore fans to give back and help support Bands came all the way from Washington, animals while enjoying the music they love. D.C. to New Hampshire. Thousands of dollars were raised in one Stomp Out Abuse is sponsored by Nameweekend. The charities who benefitted were less Prints, Stuck Up Sticker Company, the Associated Humane Societies (Popcorn Duda’s Distro, Green Village Packing Park Zoo), Helping 4 Paws At A Time pet Company, Poorman Productions, and 89.5 food pantry, Wolfpack007 T.A.R., Bridges WSOU. to Safety, Puppy Kitty NY City, Brick City Rescue, and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Upcoming Concert Center. The next concert will be a fundraiser Jay Baluski said he and his wife incorpo- for the Mya Lin Terry Foundation, which rated Stomp Out Animal Abuse as a non- supports New Jersey families dealing with profit organization. They have been teaming pediatric cancer. It will be held on May 29 up with animal welfare organizations for at VFW Post 10118, 2652 West Lacey Rd over a year now. The following bands are playing: De“The turnout was enormous and it blew parted, Purgatory, Brick by Brick, Gloves away all of our previous events,” he said. Off, Bushido Code, Street Struck, Before These bands played on Saturday, April 17: I had Wings, Inner Turmoil, Weaponize Blanks 77, The Hellbound Hitmen, Dead and Cropsey.
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Around The Jersey Shore Locals Create Social Media Scrapbook Of History By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY –Patrick Asay and Andrew Anderson have a great appreciation for Ocean County history. The pair recently received the Special Award for Merit from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Their award recognized the work they have done in creating the Facebook group Ocean County Memories est. 1850! As part of the award, Anderson of Beachwood and Asay of Toms River sat down with several Lacey Township High School students who created a short documentary called “Ocean County Memories, a Community Scrapbook” in tribute to the group and its administrators. The online question and answer session held earlier this month can be found in its entirety at youtube.com/wltstv. The documentary was hosted and directed by student Ellie Reid. Anderson and Asay are the administrators of the Facebook page which has more than 24,000 members at present. “I think they have done such a wonderful job for us. They showed us the past …and you see it (Ocean County) as it grew from its infancy basically,” said Robert Popovics who received the Commission’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award. “They are being recognized for the knowledge, love of history and determination for creating something that benefits everyone,” Reid said in a voice over introducing the two guests. “I realized looking over these different groups, a lot of them are there for individual towns like Toms River, Lavallette etc. but there was no group to cover all of Ocean County. I had this idea in my head that it would be nice to start a group that covered all of Ocean County because there is a lot of history out there,” Asay said. Anderson commented that “as historians what we have access to now as opposed to a few decades ago, 50 years ago, is just tremendous. Now we can sit at home on our computer and do a tremendous amount of research about items we are finding like the dinosaur (of Bayville) or areas people have questions about.”
“It has been great with the group being able to share this. Our experiences and our collections and our history of growing up here being shared with people of the county and those of the county bringing their histories and collections here,” Anderson added. “We wanted younger people in Ocean County to be able to find out what was it like here in the 50s, 60s or even before that. Through these stories and photographs we have had some success with that,” Assay added. Popovics said he feels their group is like opening up a visual scrapbook of memories with images and captions and articles describing life at that time: The people, the attractions, the buildings, businesses and homes that were present. “The idea of a community scrapbook resonated with the growing group membership. As more pictures were shared, more connections were made and the comment section propelled the group far past Asay and Anderson’s expectations,” Reid said during the interview program. Anderson said four years ago when the group started, “there was a lot of Pat and I sharing personal photographs and it expanded to the point that by the time we reached our fourth anniversary of the page there was over 22,000 people who were members. We weren’t relying just on pictures we were posting, but now dozens of people who were regulars are posting pictures that they found through research or from their own personal family collections.” Asay said when they started the project he thought that perhaps the page would get around 2,000 people. “I think I just caught a wave. I had no idea it would get this big. It is a passion for me. It is something I enjoy. I enjoy my family history and I enjoy reading about local history.” “It is quite an accomplishment. There is a lot of dedication. There is a lot of sacrifice on their part to complete the job in a manner that they have done it. It is very professional. I really admire the work they’ve done and I think the entire community thanks them for what they have done,” Popovics said.
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Road Rage Stabber To Remain In Jail By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A man who followed another driver home and cut her face with a knife was charged with attempted murder and will remain in prison until his trial. Michael Mahan, 38, of Ewing Township, had been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Terroristic Threats, and Eluding. Judge Wendel E. Daniels ordered that he will remain in Ocean County Jail until his trial. The victim – whose identity was not revealed – had been followed to her Maria Street home on May 8 by Mahan, police said. He was a complete stranger who initiated a confrontation with her over an alleged road rage incident. She told police how the suspect had punched her and threatened to kill her as he held a knife to her throat and then slashed her face. Mahan f led the scene after a neighbor intervened and called 911. The victim gave a description of Mahan’s car which was spotted by Sgt. Michael Kelly on Toms River Road. When Sgt. Kelly tried to pull him over, the
suspect drove away speeding. The high-speed chase resulted in the suspect hitting two cars, injuring the occupants. One car was hit at the intersection of West Veterans Highway. As the suspect continued to speed away, he hit a second car, forcing it off the road and into the woods across from the Switlik School. The suspect’s car was finally disabled after the second crash and police arrested Michael Mahan, 38, of Ewing Township. The car was later impounded and the knife used in the incident was recovered. The stabbing victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment while those involved in the car accidents by the suspect were treated at the scene for minor injuries. After further conducting the investigation, police found that Mahan was involved in a separate incident with a Lakehurst Avenue resident just before the stabbing. Mahan reportedly threatened the victim after parking in front of his residence. Complaints are pending with that incident. The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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Around The Jersey Shore Document Shredding To Be Held Throughout County By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The free Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program continues this year. Ocean County Board of Commissioners Director Gary Quinn said “this very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft.” Quinn also serves as liaison to the County’s recycling program and Solid Waste Management. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information that should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling. Last year we recycled 94 tons of residential documents with this program,” Quinn said. “That is in addition to all the paper that goes to our recycling centers.” The 2021 event will be serviced by IDSAutoshred of Toms River. The locations are: Waretown Municipal Complex Lot, 50 Railroad Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, June 5. Lakewood Public Works Yard Lot, 1 America Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, June 11 (Fri.) Stafford Township, Southern Recycling Center Lot, 379 Haywood Road, 9 a.m. to noon, June 19 Toms River, Riverwood Park Lot, 250 Riverwood Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, June 25 (Fri.) Manchester Township, Soccer Field Lot, 101 South Colonial Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11. Island Heights, Parking Lot, 1 Wanamaker Complex, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 18. Brick Township Public Works Yard Lot, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25. Beachwood Municipal Complex Lot, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2. Beach Haven Parking Lot, Taylor Ave, 9 a.m.
to noon, Oct. 16. Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot, 820 Municipal Lane, Lanoka Harbor, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 23 The free shredding events will run the entire time listed or until the truck is full. The truck has a capacity to hold 10,000 pounds of paper. The program is free to residents only. Commercial documents will not be accepted at the collection sites. “I encourage our residents to attend any of the sites available during this year’s program. You are not limited to which sites you can attend. We hold it across the county to make certain it’s convenient for our residents,” Quinn said. Registration is not required. Quinn noted however that the program is very popular and often sites fill up quickly. The shred units feature an automatic feeding and dumping system that eliminates human contact with private documents. Residents are limited to five file boxes or 100 pounds of confidential documents per vehicle. Pandemic requirements are still in effect. Residents must wear face coverings and stay in vehicles at all times. Materials should be in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to the staff who will remove it from your vehicle. The program includes all paper documents and paper forms; paper clips and staples need not be removed. Unacceptable items include magazines, books, junk mail, hanging file folders, greeting cards, photos, x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, shredded paper and garbage. Residents who prefer to shred documents at home, Ocean County offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded
office paper. Shredded office paper should not be placed with curbside recyclables, and should instead be brought to the dropoff boxes (near Building 105 at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center in Stafford Township or Building 68 at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood) for recycling. Shredded paper cannot be effectively sorted by Ocean County’s Recyclable Materials Processing
Facility and therefore needs to be recycled separately in order to produce a viable, marketable commodity. “Ocean County offers a number of programs to make recycling convenient. Recycling, helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” Quinn added.
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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will be one of several new restaurants opening at the Ocean County Mall. The Ocean County Mall’s website has now listed the restaurant under its directory, labeled “Coming Soon.” Currently, the closest P.F. Chang’s in the area is located at the Freehold Raceway Mall and there’s also one in Marlton. It will be joining other new restaurants such as BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea and Turning Point, the breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant which plans to open
in the near future. P.F. Chang’s will be opening at the Mall’s new lifestyle center, located near the entrance of the mall. After the Sears closed in 2018, the mall began renovations that included demolishing the vacant Sears store and later built the lifestyle center. The lifestyle center includes the LA Fitness gym, home decor retailer Homesense, discount store Five Below and Ulta Beauty. No date has been set but Erin Barbato, Marketing Director of the Ocean County Mall, told Jersey Shore Online they are very excited about the upcoming opening.
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Around The Jersey Shore Lighthouse International Film Festival Opens With “Swan Song”
By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – The opening night of the 13th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will feature the film “Swan Song.” It will be shown in person for four days, beginning June 3. Swan Song is a comedic drama that follows retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger who has given up on life from the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home. But when Pat gets word that a former client’s dying wish was for him to style her final hairdo, he sets out on an epic journey across the midwest town to confront the ghosts of his past – and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job. “Swan Song” is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering oneself, and looking gorgeous while doing so. New York-based director and screenw r it e r To d d St e phe n s c r e at e d a nd produced Swan Song along with Eric Eisenbrey, Tim Kaltenecker, and Stephen Israel. The film stars Udo Kier (My Own Private Idaho, Melancholia, Grindhouse), Linda Evans (Dynasty), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie, Legally Blonde), Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins and Stephanie McVay. Be the first to see the film at the Lighthouse International Film Festival, with the film set to release in cinemas on August 6 by Magnolia Pictures. “I am honored to have my film chosen
as the Opening Night selection for the fabulous Lighthouse Film Festival,” Todd Stephens said. “For me, Swan Song is about rediscovering the joys of life, and I think this is the perfect occasion to laugh, cry, and dance together once again. It’s been so long since we’ve all been together, and Lighthouse is beaming the way.” “We couldn’t be more proud of our opening night film, ‘Swan Song,’” Amir Bogen, Executive Director of the Lighthouse International Film Festival said. “10 years ago, this bittersweet, intimate, and magnetizing drama would probably have been labeled as an LGBTQ film, for LGBTQ film festivals and an LGBTQ audience. But when you drop all the prejudice, the tendency to mark and tag and f lag everything, you can clearly see the film for what it is: a celebration of humanity, full of kindness, openness, honesty, lightheartedness, humor, and optimism. After such a dark year, we at Lighthouse International Film Festival are ready to show our audience the light once again, in all shades and colors – so many of which are in Todd Stephens’ drama. And while it’s ironic to open a festival with a movie called Swan Song, we promise it’s only the beginning of an amazing live event with an exciting lineup of films, guests, and meetups.” For more information, visit lighthousefilmfestival.org.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll first question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way. Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first. But he relished the challenge. In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again. Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients. That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani. About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018. Now, thanks to GSMC’s elec-
tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said. And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing. He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck. In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier. Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.” Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy. State Medical Center. If you’re to 7. Doctors did Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.
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The Berkeley Times, May 22, 2021, Page 29
Around The Jersey Shore Little Egg Wildfire Claims Hundreds Of Acres
By Chris Lundy and Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A 617-acre wildfire was ablaze for three days throughout portions of Little Egg Harbor Township and Bass River State Forest in Burlington County before being completely contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced that they achieved 100 percent containment of the wildfire on May 18. Crew members still remained on site for cleanup and to maintain public safety. Residents were told that smoke was expected to linger in the area for several days after because of the warm and dry weather conditions. Officials have reported no injuries or structures damaged. At this time, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire had been spotted on May 16 around 4 p.m. from the Bass River Fire Tower. It was inside a large, forested area that has limited accessibility. At one point, 100 buildings were at risk from the fire. That was then reduced to 30. And then it was determined that no structures were at risk. While there was no official evacuation order, some residents might have chosen to relocate temporarily. Stage Road, Otis Road and Munion Field Road were closed for some time. Multiple fire companies responded to the area. One technique they used was setting small, controlled fires around the main fire by Stage Road and the Offshore Manor Development along US Route 9. This method of controlled fires creates a buffer between structures and the main fire.
Animal Rules For Seaside Park
SEASIDE PARK – Dogs, pets, horses, and other animals are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times. Borough Ordinances state no animals are allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time, in all seasons. Violators may be summoned and fined. The only exception to this is for registered service animals (such as seeing-eye dogs and on-duty police dogs). Animals left unattended in vehicles Report any animals left in an unattended vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather conditions by calling the police department by calling 732-793-8000. The borough works in conjunction with the ASPCA to prevent harm
to animals left in vehicles. Visitors should kennel their pets or arrange for a pet-sitter instead of leaving them in their vehicles to ensure their pets safety. Animal owners and caretakers are required by Borough Ordinance to leash pets or animals brought onto public streets and areas. Animals waste is a health hazard, and the borough requires that pet owners/caretakers clean up any waste their animals deposit anywhere in Seaside Park. All dogs are to be licensed annually. Licenses are available at the Borough Offices on 1701 North Ocean Ave. For more information, call 732-793-3700.
Holiday City Berkeley, Jamaica Boulevard, Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey may have aquatic pesticides applied on or between 26 May 2021 through 25 June 2021 for aquatic vegetation control with Clipper (flumioxazin), and/or Tribune (diquat dibromide) and/or Captain (copper), Cutrine Ultra (copper), and/or Sonar (fluridone) by boat equipment by Princeton Hydro, LLC (NJDEP #97186A), 1108 Old York Road, Ringoes NJ 08551. There may be an irrigation/watering restriction for up to 30-45 days. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Emergency Information, contact NJ Poison Information and Education System 800-222-1222, National Pesticide Information Center 800-858-7378 for routine health inquiries, information about signs/symptoms of pesticide exposure, Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6666 “This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals”. Other information contact Tyler, Princeton Hydro, LLC, Senior Field Operations Manager 908-237-5660.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 22 - may 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): BYour imagination may be on overload as the week unfolds. Once you have a vision, you can put forth the effort to make the concept come to life. Invite those you trust and rely on to confide in you and enjoy heightened cooperation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your drive and ambition are likely coming to a peak as the week begins. Once you put a project into motion, you might not rest until it’s complete. You may be tempted to get out the debit card and spurge on nice things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Like the inflatable clown, you can pop back up after a knockdown. There could be disappointments and misunderstandings in the week to come that require you to process your feelings in the privacy of your own home. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest companions are focused on getting ahead, and you may have blinders on. However, there is a sense of belonging when you are in social situations that you can capitalize on in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share your vision with others and bring co-workers into your confidence. It may be more difficult to attain your business ambitions in the second part of the upcoming week, so don’t procrastinate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may take more than a dust mop to beautify your surroundings and make your environment a place of peace and contentment. Imagine how you want things to look and feel during the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can show
the world a friendly face in the week ahead. Some people aren’t impressed by common courtesies and social niceties, however, so don’t take it personally if it feels like you’re the target of someone’s agenda. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Try to steer straight ahead no matter how tempting it is to take a detour. You and a partner can make a major decision together or begin a project and see it through. Maintain boundaries with family members in the week to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your energy into making your dreams come true in the week ahead. The more you read and learn, the more easily you’ll be able to act. Don’t be distracted by petty misunderstandings on the home front. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Since your ambitions could be on the rise, launch your most valuable projects while your passion is at a peak. You and someone special may find yourselves climbing to new heights of intimacy in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Other people should be willing to compromise and cooperate if you’re willing to give them a chance. Maintain your sense of dignity and focus on bring a good sport when someone does something unexpected in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Misunderstandings are likely to occur, but if you are careful to apply logic rather than anger, you should come out on top. You may insist on enforcing high ideals that interfere with peace and tranquility in the upcoming week.
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A SIMPLE, CRISPY-TOPPED STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP THAT YOU CAN MAKE ANY TIME OF YEAR stir until no dry spots of flour remain and mixture forms clumps. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2. For the filling: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F. Toss all ingredients in large STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a Serves 6 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the fruit has released For the topping: enough liquid to be mostly submerged, the 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour rhubarb is just beginning to break down and the 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs juices have thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove 1/4 cup packed (1 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar skillet from heat. 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3. Squeeze the topping into large clumps with your 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon hands. Crumble the topping into pea-size pieces 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and sprinkle evenly over the filling. Bake until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling For the filling: 1 pound fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2- around the sides of the skillet, about 20 minutes. inch pieces, or frozen rhubarb, thawed and cut into Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve. 1/2-inch pieces (3 1/2 cups) 12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped Recipe notes: If using frozen strawberries, there’s coarse, or frozen strawberries, thawed and no need to thaw them completely; you can chop them as soon as they’re soft enough. If using chopped coarse (2 cups) 1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar frozen strawberries and frozen rhubarb, you may need to increase the stovetop cooking time by 2 tablespoons cornstarch up to 4 minutes. Depending on the amount of 1/8 teaspoon table salt trimming required, you may need to buy more 1. For the topping: Whisk flour, panko, sugar, salt and than 1 pound of rhubarb to ensure that you end cinnamon together in bowl. Add melted butter and up with 3 1/2 cups. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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