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–Photo courtesy Mark Dykoff Lifeguards from other towns – and states – came to help Berkeley and give locals time to grieve. By Bob Vosseller BERKELEY – The weather was picture perfect for most of this past Labor Day weekend and beaches in the township were well patrolled with some new faces - and some old friends. It was a difficult weekend for the members of
the township beach patrol following the tragedy of when lightning struck an aluminum lifeguard stand during a sudden storm on August 30, killing 19-year-old Keith Pinto. H i s f u ne r a l wa s held on September 4 and was attended by friends and family -
including many of his fellow lifeguards. Berkeley Township Recreation Department Director Mark Dykoff said that with the locals attending the funeral, other lifeguards stepped in from other towns to fill in. Tom Kushner was (Need - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy, Alyssa Riccardi and Bob Vosseller BE R K ELEY – Hundreds of Keith Pinto’s family and friends came out to remember him at a heartfelt vigil on the beach. Pinto, 19, was working at the White Sands beach on August 30, when a sudden storm tore through Ocean County. He was killed and seven others were injured. Mementos, photos, flowers, and candles sur rounded the lifeguard chair as loved ones shared memories.
A 9/11 Survivor Recalls Our National Nightmare By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN – Many of the survivors of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suffered physical injuries or eventually became sick from the toxic environment. But, for Manahawkin resident Susan Gennarelli, 57, the pain of that fateful day will stay with her forever. Two decades later, Gennarelli admits she suffered from survivor’s guilt for a very long time. She did not (Survivor - See Page 5)
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Among those who spoke during the vigil was his twin brother Kevin who said “I want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate Keith’s life. Don’t mourn him. He wouldn’t want everyone crying over him. That just wasn’t the kind of person he was.” Keith and Kevin Pinto served on the lifeguard squad since they were 16 years old. Their brother (Lifeguard - See Page 7)
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help in a small way,” Good said. “He was a good kid. A fantastic guy from a good family. It was tragic all the way around. Once you are a guard you are one for life. We have some who haven’t been guards in five years but they came back to help for this specific weekend which was really a nice thing I think.” “It has always been a very close-knit family here compared to other beaches and that is why I think we came back to show our support this weekend,” he added. Good said, “it is a beautiful thing to see all these other guards from Cape May and Belmar, Long Branch and IBSP. The support they showed was awesome.” Fellow lifeguard Steve Swenson sat beside Good watching the waves and those swimming in them that morning. He noted, “it is heart breaking and a bittersweet thing but it goes to show you how deep the roots are for lifeguarding in New Jersey. Everybody comes out to support one another. We really do have each other’s backs. “This is a huge tragedy for the community a huge tragedy for such a young life to be lost but I’m proud to come here and help and do what I can to assist these guys in the last days of the summer and represent Belmar,” he said.
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among those who helped out. He normally serves as an Island Beach State Park lifeguard. He previously served with the Berkeley Township squad and said he was happy to return and assist in the effort during Labor Day weekend. Xaiver Moran of the Cape May Beach Patrol and Branden Saccio, a guard at IBSP, were also recruited for the shortfall. “We heard what happened here and our organization is very strong so we all pitched in,” Saccio said. DJ Draus, a lifeguard from Belmar, took a day’s shift as well. “It was pretty busy where we were this summer. Everyone wanted to get outside again. We are definitely a tourist destination,” Moran added. “Dominic Fraulo (of Bayville) was a rookie here last year and he moved over to Island Beach State Park this year,” Dykoff said. “ISBSP is lending him to us for the weekend.” This summer has been an unusual one for South Seaside Park so far as attendance went. “Our dailies are way down. I’m not sure about our seasonals. Last year we had to limit our dailies to 50 per beach. We are dictated by Island Beach St ate Park. Last year they reduced their attendance and consequently what happened was we got their overf low,” Dykoff said. He added that “we operate three stands with two (lifeguards) each and we normally man with 16 lifeguards per season.” Trevor Good, who was originally from Bayville and who now lives in Delaware, was another former Berkeley lifeguard who came to help. “Trevor helped us get everything organized yesterday morning when our captain and others were at the funeral and he really took charge and helped us out,” Dykoff added. Pitching in for the weekend was a bit bittersweet, Good said, given the circumstances. He had trained with Keith Pinto. –Photo courtesy Mark Dykoff “Coming back to help was the least I could do. It was a way to Notes were left all over Keith Pinto’s locker.
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Continued From Page 1 understand why her life was spared. However, as she reflects back, Gennarelli believes something good evolved from the tragic events. “I’ve always had a pretty decent perspective and handle on things,” explains Gennarelli. “People find me very calming, and my experience helped make me a greater communicator.” In the workplace as a manager, Gennarelli found she gained additional insight when she oversaw staff meetings. She uses her experience in both her professional and personal life. As she listens to people bicker over what she refers to as the “small stuff,” Gennarelli offers them a simple reminder regarding perspective. “I tell them bigger things are going on than what they are arguing about,” Gennarelli shares. “When people realize that I am a survivor of 9/11, they understand what I mean when I tell them to look at the greater picture.” Gennarelli considers her attitude a gift, one that came from the most horrifying experience of her life. The nearly fatal day began when Gennarelli ended her commute from northern New Jersey and stepped off the escalator into the World Trade Center at approximately 7 a.m. At the time, Gennarelli managed a L’Oréal retail store in the World Financial Center and arrived early to prepare for a
The Berkeley Times, September 11, 2021, Page 5 special customer function the following morning. She still had some time to kill and considered shopping in the mall that connected the buildings underground. “I changed my mind and decided I needed to go to the gym instead,” explains Gennarelli. “If I had gone shopping, I would have been in the towers when the plane hit.” After completing her workout and shower, Gennarelli recalls she looked at the clock and noted it was 9 a.m. Gennarelli prepared to walk outside and make the block-long trek to her job. A woman outside the gym appeared hysterical, and Gennarelli instinctively wanted to help her. However, she had no idea why the stranger kept saying “Oh my God,” over and over again. That is until she followed the direction of the woman’s finger pointing to the sky. By then, only the first plane had hit the towers. Gennarelli’s thoughts immediately went to the New York City firefighter she was dating and decided he was most likely at the scene. She worried about him and wondered how he and the others would get up to where they needed to be. “I continued to walk towards the towers and stopped like most people did,” Gennarelli says. “I’m so responsible that I still felt I had to get to my store.” Gennarelli says at this point she didn’t know what happened or how it happened. And then the unthinkable turned from bad to worse. “I watched the second plane come by as
if in slow motion,” shares Gennarelli. “It exploded once and then exploded again. The heat made me feel like I was on fire.” Desks flew from the windows as debris scattered everywhere. Gennarelli’s worst recollection brought tears to her eyes as she quietly spoke the words. “I saw a jumper and remember his tie was up,” Gennarelli whispers. “I also saw other people standing on the edge.” Bedlam broke out in the streets and Gennarelli made a mad dash for cover. She ran to the nearby Millennial Hotel, fell inside the revolving door, and couldn’t pull herself up. Gennarelli’s body blocked the way for others trying to find an escape. By some miracle, Gennarelli made it out of the door and crawled into the hotel lobby. She paid little attention to an injured foot as she planned her next move. “All I knew was that I had to survive,” shares Gennarelli. “I thought of my mom, and how could she go on if I didn’t at least try.” Gennarelli worried that a third plane would strike the hotel and decided to leave the building. As she escaped through a side exit, she saw a dead person in the street – another unforgettable sight. “I became even more petrified and scared when I learned what happened,” Gennarelli says. “It hit me when I heard people yelling that we were being attacked.” Alone and afraid, Gennarelli’s first inclination was to seek shelter at another L’Oreal store on Liberty Street. When she arrived, a police officer blocked her
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Continued From Page 1 Tyler was a lifeguard before them and currently serves on the Toms River Police Department. “He was just naturally funny and loving and caring,” his sister Tina told TV reporters. The story attracted international attention. The teenager was known for his kindness and his dedication to his loved ones. He graduated from Toms River High School North and was a sophomore at Ocean County College. He was studying criminal justice psychology and had plans to join the U.S. Marines. The Seaside Heights Borough Council and the Toms River Board of Education were among the groups that held moments of silence at their most recent meetings. Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order for flags to be flown at half staff on September 3 for Pinto. “I was devastated to learn of Keith’s passing in a tragic incident earlier this week,” Murphy said. “He took on the selfless and great responsibility of protecting beachgoers at White Sands Beach. We mourn his loss and we will never forget his service to Berkeley Township and the many families that he kept safe. Our prayers are with Keith’s family, friends, and his fellow lifeguards.” White Sands is in the South Seaside Park section of Berkeley Township between 21st and 23rd streets. The tragedy occurred around 4:30 p.m. on August 30, and four out of the eight victims of the lightning strike were lifeguards. According to Berkeley Township Police Chief Kevin H. Santucci, first aid and advanced life support was rendered to the victims. The survivors were taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment after suffering headaches, dizziness and hearing issues. Crisis counselors were made available for beach staff employees. Berkeley Mayor Amato and Township Recreation Director Mark Dykoff were both present at the vigil and they extended their condolences to the Pinto family and his friends. Mayor Amato noted that Pinto’s loss was “tragic and heartbreaking for our town and the entire Jersey Shore.” The mayor also noted that the teenager “was out there every day protecting the lives of
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The Berkeley Times, September 11, 2021, Page 7 others. Our lifeguard teams, like so many along the shore, develop special connections with our community throughout the summer, which makes this loss even greater.” “On behalf of myself and our entire community, I offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this young man,” the mayor said. An online fundraiser was started to cover funeral expenses for him. “Words cannot describe how so many of
us are feeling right now,” said Chase Vander Vliet, who organized the fundraiser. Vander Vliet added, “we lost a special guy tonight, one who was so close and meant so much to so many people. It would be impossible to get it all into words how much our friend meant to us but we all know how amazing he was.” “Keith has left behind an overwhelming amount of amazing memories that will live in our hearts forever. All donations will
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Continued From Page 1 The Mu variant was added to the WHO’s watchlist at the end of August. It was first detected in Columbia in January of this year, and by September 4, it has been reported in 47 states and 39 countries. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur. Sometimes new variants emerge and disappear. Other times they persist. Most variants cause similar COVID-19 symptoms, but some variants may cause more people to get sicker and die - for example, the Alpha and Delta variants, which cause more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the COVID-19 virus. Infections from the Delta variant, which is the dominant and most concerning variant, was first identified in India, and only happens to a small proportion of people who are fully vaccinated. The vaccination protects people from severe illness, hospitalization and death. With the Delta variant, health experts are starting to see reduced protection against mild and moderate disease, which is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is planning for a booster shot so vaccinated people can maintain effective immunity over the coming winter months. A booster dose refers to another dose of a vaccine to someone who built up protection after a vaccination, but then the protection decreases over time (this is called waning immunity). The CDC said evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who are infected with the Delta variant can still spread the virus to others. Those individuals who were vaccinated early, such as nursing home residents, health care workers, the elderly and the
immunocompromised, should be lining up for their booster shots. Local resident Mary Keefe, 67, and her husband Jeff, 72, got their initial COVID-19 vaccinations in January, and recently got their booster shots after a social event at their adult community turned into a “mini-spreader” event, she said. “I don’t want that virus in me,” Keefe said in a recent phone call. “They don’t know what the long-term effects are, and I want to travel and feel somewhat safe.” The Keefes are immunocompromised since Mary was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and Jeff is diabetic. “Diabetics were really getting sick in 2020,” she said. “They encouraged all diabetics to get their shots, and for immunocompromised people to get the booster shot.” The immunocompromised are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 infection. They are more likely to have severe complications than those with a healthy immune system and may have a higher chance of being hospitalized. The goal is for people to start receiving their booster shot starting in the fall, with individuals being eligible after they have received their second dose of the two mRNA vaccines - Pfizer or Moderna. Those who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which uses the more traditional virus-based technology, will likely need a booster dose of that vaccine. Federal regulators might approve a booster shot as early as five months after the previous vaccination after data from Israel indicates that a booster provides four times as much protection against the Delta variant than the two-dose regimen in those 60 and older. The CDC reports that a booster also provides five to six times more efficacy in preventing serious illness or hospitalization.
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Congressman Andy Kim Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 through the House Armed Ser v ices Com m it tee. Cong ressma n Kim worked to secure historic investments in technology, innovation, and future technologies to prepare for the unprecedented challenges facing our nation while recognizing the sacrifices our military members and their families make through a significant pay raise for all military servicemembers. The bill passed through committee with a bipartisan vote of 57-2. “The last place partisan politics belongs is in discussions about our national security, and I’m proud to have worked with colleagues in both parties to achieve significant wins for our servicemembers, their families, and New Jersey,” said Congressman Kim. “From providing billions of dollars to create new jobs and support small businesses in Burlington and Ocean Counties, to achieving a pay raise for all military servicemembers, to major investments in DoD climate research, I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to get these priorities passed.” The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2022 passed through the House Committee on Armed Services contains provisions championed by Congressman Kim including: Jobs In New Jersey • Supporting the defense industrial base in New Jersey and creates jobs through prog rams that suppor t cont ractors, subcontractors, and small businesses in Burlington and Ocean Counties.
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• Creating a commission to study the conf lict in Afghanistan and requiring them to provide annual reporting and bi-annual briefings, including plans to evacuate Afghan allies, military equipment left in Afghanistan, updates on threats, and the status of any military cooperation between the Taliban and China, Russia, or Iran. • Providing an additional $15 million for the GenCyber program, a summer cybersecurity camp for K-12 students and teachers to increase training and interest in cybersecurity skillsets. • Increasing funding for the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service program from $77 million to $84 million so more u nderg raduate and graduate students in STEM fields who have already committed to working in national security can access this pipeline for training the next generation of cybersecurity experts. • Supporting the creation of the DoD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enterprise Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Committee and encouraging DoD to invest in machine learning to help grow our national cybersecurity apparatus. • E n c ou r a g i ng D oD t o a d o p t n e w technologies by supporting emerging technology adoption training programs and requiring DoD to submit a report to Congress on plans for future training programs. Congressman Kim identified this need in consultation with defense star tups and at events like the New Jersey National Security Innovation Summit.
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Around The Jersey Shore $267M Will Fund School COVID Testing
By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – In preparation for in-person instruction, Governor Phil Murphy announced details of $267 million in funding for COVID-19 screening and testing at K-12 Schools Funding will enable districts to access full testing services from designated vendors or receive funds to support programs already in place. The governor said that “in order to foster a safe in-person learning environment, we must do everything within our power to keep children from being infected with COVID-19. This program will support our schools in setting up testing programs for students and staff and provide necessary assistance and resources to school districts so that they have the tools to keep their communities safe. We continue to encourage all those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines to go and get their shots to reduce the likelihood of infection, severe illness, and death from this virus.” Testing strategies in schools are part of a comprehensive, layered prevention approach that also includes masking, physical distancing, frequent handwashing and staying home if sick. The grant funding, made available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will assist local educational agencies (LEAs) and nonpublic schools with implementing COVID-19 screening and testing, including the testing required for unvaccinated school personnel by Executive Order No. 253. Participation in this funding program is voluntary but strongly encouraged. This program will allow LEAs and nonpublic schools access to testing resources such as test kits, diagnostic lab services, personal protective equipment, and full turnkey testing services through state-designated vendors. LEAs and nonpublic schools must develop a testing plan in collaboration with their local health
department in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health’s (NJDOH) screening testing guidelines. The guidelines are based on a region’s COVID-19 Activity Level (CALI) – whether a region is experiencing low, moderate, high or very high level of virus activity. Health Commissioner Judith Perichilli said, “when schools implement testing combined with prevention strategies, they can detect new cases to prevent outbreaks, reduce the risk of further transmission, and protect students, teachers and staff from COVID-19.” “Testing for COVID-19 will be a key mitigation strategy to keep our schools open for in-person instruction,” Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education said. She added that with the combination of vaccinations, testing, and the other safety protocols being implemented in schools, “we are looking for a safe start to the school year for educators, staff, and students across New Jersey.” The CDC currently recommends that persons who are fully vaccinated don’t need to participate in routine screening testing programs. Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past three months and have recovered should not be tested as part of routine screening since test results may remain positive for up to three months, even though the individual is no longer infectious. Individuals who test positive should be immediately excluded from school, and school-based close contacts who are not fully vaccinated or are symptomatic should be identified and excluded from school for 10 days (regional risk green/yellow) or 14 days (regional risk orange/red). Anyone who tests positive by rapid antigen test and is asymptomatic should be additionally referred for confirmatory testing by a molecular test (for example, RT-PCR) within two days of the initial test.
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Men’s Basketball Program Announced BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are pleased to present Berkeley Township Recreation Men’s Basketball. Registration now available at btrec.org through CivicRec or in person registration
at the Recreation Center. Registration is limited to 30 players and will begin October 5 through May 31 at the Central Regional Middle School gym from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Any questions, call the recreation center at 732-269-4456.
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The Coop Hot Rods Benefit Picnic For Veterans
BAYVILLE – The Bayville VFW Post 9503 will be hosting the “Coop Hot Rods” Benefit Picnic for veterans on September 25 (rain date September 26) from 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and includes food
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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Lottery (NJL) and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) have recently announced their annual “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” awareness campaign. The goal of the campaign is to remind residents that New Jersey law prohibits the sale of lottery tickets by or to anyone under the age of 18. This year, the campaign’s kickoff event was held at Corner Xpress, 5 Lawrenceville Pennington Road in Lawrence Township, a lottery retailer. There, NJL Executive Director James Carey and CCGNJ Acting Executive Director Felicia Grondin renewed their organizations’ commitment to responsible play and the prevention of underage gambling. “The New Jersey Lottery has a longstanding commitment to promoting responsible play and preventing underage lottery participation,” Carey said. “We work closely with the CCGNJ to raise awareness about the age restriction on lottery play amongst our retailers in New Jersey and we support the Council’s ongoing efforts to prevent underage gambling. Responsible gaming is central to our overall mission of providing a first-class Lottery experience.”
The “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” campaign includes a brochure providing information about the most prevalent types of teen betting, and ways to recognize signs of a gambling problem, for retailer and player education. It also lists contact information on how to receive advice and assistance. These brochures are available at over 7,000 lottery locations or you can view it online at njs-cdn.lotteryservices.com/content/dam/ portal/pdfs/responsible-play/No18-NoBet_Brochure_English.pdf. “Preventing the onset of gambling addiction among adolescents and young adults is a major focus of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The New Jersey Lottery’s message of how to recognize signs of problem gambling in minors is of significant benefit to the Council in its work to educate residents about the dangers that exist for young people who engage in any type of gambling,” Grondin said. “The Lottery continues to be a great partner in promoting Council’s helpline number. If a parent thinks their child might have a gambling problem, they can call 1-800-GAMBLER® anytime for support and information.” For more information and help for compulsive gambling problems, visit 800gambler. org.
─Photo courtesy NJ Lottery NJ Lottery Executive Director James Carey, Corner Xpress Mart owner Kam Modh (a Lottery retailer), and CCGNJ Acting Executive Director Felicia Grondin appear at an event to kick off the “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Campaign.
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transposing them to a digital medium using Adobe Illustrator, Skyler created 15 different versions of the final design. After the sign was placed, Skyler, her cousin and best friend volunteered at the Riverwood Community Garden! Skyler is planning a career in the design field as an interior designer or a product designer.
First Annual Ocean County History Day
OCEAN COUNTY – On September 12, the Ocean County Historical Society along with Ocean County Cultural and Heritage will be hosting the first annual Ocean County History Day. According to Ocean County Historical Society president Jeff Schenker, “our primary mission is to tell the history of Ocean County and this will be a fun venue to do it at.” There will be exhibits set up by many local historical societies and museums including: Brick, Lacey, Lakehurst, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lakewood, Berkeley, Island Heights, Ocean Gate, the Peto Museum, the Maritime Museum, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage and the
Ocean County Historical Society. In addition, live music will be provided by Jersey Gold, there will be historical reenactors, a model train exhibit, food and tours of the Ocean County Historical Society’s Victorian style home, a new uniform exhibit and more. Representing Ocean County Cultural and Heritage, commissioner Tim Hart stated, “Ocean County has a fascinating history and we look so forward to sharing it on September 12 with County residents.” The event is located at 26 Hadley Ave. Toms River from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is no charge for admission. For more information call Jeff at 609-339-9134.
Shamrocks By The Sea Festival
SEASIDE PARK – Shamrocks By the Sea is sponsored and produced by The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. This is the fourth annual festival at the Seaside Park Marina on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. They will have traditional Irish music, Step Dancers, Irish craft vendors and food of all kinds. Bring the wee ones as they will have an area just for them with a bounce house,
pony rides, face painters and more. Bally Haunis from Toms River, a local Irish band will once again entertain us from the main stage. In an effort to help support Seaside Park, they have teamed up with the township of Seaside Park to help bring people to the shore after the season is over. For more information, email at: patrickaoh@hotmail. com or visit shamrocksbythesea.com.
Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Training
OCEAN COUNTY – If you, or someone you know, would like to be certified as a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC), the NJ Disaster & Terrorism Branch is offering the required initial core trainings in September. All trainings will be held
virtually via Zoom. Trainings will be in two 3-hour parts. You must complete both parts of each training to fulfill the requirements for certification. Questions? E-mail kschworn@co.ocean. nj.us for more information.
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Around The Jersey Shore September 11 Remembrance Walk To Be Held At BlueClaws
By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A September 11 Remembrance Walk will be held on the field at FirstEnergy Park prior to the BlueClaws game. The gates will open to the public at 5:50 p.m., and people with season tickets, half-season tickets, and partial plans can come in at 5:30 p.m. When you come in, you can take a card and write down the name of someone or a group that you would like to honor. Pre-printed versions will be available as well. You will be asked to hold on to the cards for a promotion that will run during the middle of the sixth inning. Participants will then head to Section 103
on the first base concourse. The walk will begin shortly after 6 p.m. and you can walk the full two laps of the field to represent 2,730 feet, the combined height of both towers. During the walk, a commemorative video will be played on the board, which will include a recording of each Jersey Shore victim of the 9/11 attacks. “We honor those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “They will not be forgotten and we will honor their memories this year on the anniversary of that tragic day.” Tickets are available for the game online at BlueClaws.com.
Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Training
OCEAN COUNTY – If you, or someone you know, would like to be certified as a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC), the NJ Disaster & Terrorism Branch is offering the required initial core trainings in September. All trainings will be held
virtually via Zoom. Trainings will be in two 3-hour parts. You must complete both parts of each training to fulfill the requirements for certification. Questions? E-mail kschworn@co.ocean. nj.us for more information.
2021 Beachwood Community Yard Sale
BEACHWOOD – Come out to Beachwood for this town-wide event! Each year the town has a community yard sale in September, wrapping up the summer and clearing out garages and sheds. Get ready for a big town-wide event on Sep-
tember 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will welcome visitors and residents throughout the Borough to buy, sell and trade as we head into Fall. Map of houses will be announced at a future date.
Holiday City South Men’s Club To Host Halloween Party
TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be hosting a Halloween Party on October 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The fee is $15 per person. There will be
a “Award for Best Costume.” Bring your own drinks, wine etc. Snacks and music will be provided. Tickets go on sale on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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Around The Jersey Shore Brain Injury Alliance Of NJ To Host Fundraising Walk
NEW JERSEY – The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is proud to host the 19th Annual 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness at four locations throughout New Jersey: October 2: Saddle River County Park, Paramus; Mercer County Park, West Windsor. October 9: Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach; Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel. The Bradley Beach location is offering 5K registration options in addition to walk registration. The 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness is a family fun event that increases brain
The Arc To Host Inaugural Mini Golf Tournament
OCEAN COUNTY –The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is hosting a Miniature Golf Tournament and Gift Auction fundraiser on September 25 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach. This fun and inclusive outdoor event will feature an 18-hole round of mini golf, participation prizes, mini gift auction and 50/50 raffle with 100 percent of proceeds supporting The Arc’s programs and services for people with disabilities in Ocean County. Presented by Gallagher, the Mini Golf Tournament will have two sessions with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Register as a team of six for $150 or an individual golfer for $30. The mini gift auction and 50/50 raffle will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. with a variety of baskets donated from local businesses, need not be present to win. To register for the Mini Golf Tournament visit arcocean.org or call 732-978-1414 ext. 204. Donations can be mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Attn: Mini Golf. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Craft Fair At Pine Beach Chapel
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Chapel, located at 501 Hillside Ave., will be holding a Craft Fair and September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a food court inside and a children’s craft table. For more information, call Jan at 908-839-7613 or email mamajan28@ aol.com, or call Ann 732-341-9492.
injury awareness and raises funds for critical programs and services. Participants can walk, run or ride together through a designated accessible route and enjoy music, games, prizes, food and more. All events are dog-friendly! The Bradley Beach location will host an After Party at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, featuring the Eddie Testa Band. Admission is free with 5K/Walk registration or $20 at the door. Dogs are welcome at The Wonder Bar, but owners and dogs must stay in the designated dog park area. There are currently 175,000 people living in New Jersey with brain injury who need your help. So, who will you walk for? Register now at bianj.org/5kwalk.
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Around The Jersey Shore Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group
OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job. The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators. “Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these
experiences. Think about all the waitresses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.” Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health. Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@mhanj.org.
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Everyone knows how important B vitamins are, especially for energy and nerve health. One of the most famous vitamins is B9 or what you see on store shelves as “folic acid.” This is a nutrient that’s required for proper spinal development in fetuses, and ver y com monly suggested by obstetricians. Folic acid is a synthetic precursor to natural folate or 5-MTHF which your body manufactures in a very complex biochemical process. Now there’s a new scientific paper that shows folate can help your brain. Researchers examined a bunch of clinical studies in what’s called a “meta-analysis” and discerned from all the data (across all 60 studies/ publications) that folate can help with Alzheimer’s disease. The article is published in Frontier’s in Neuroscience. More specifically, they found that folate levels (tested via blood) were reduced in Alzheimer’s patients compared with healthy controls. Alzheimer’s is a memory disorder t hat af fe ct s more t ha n 6 m i l l ion A m e r ic a n s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e t h e Alzheimer’s Association. On an interesting side note, I can’t help but question how any people with memory disorders are suffering from the ‘drug mugging’ effect of other medications they star ted a few years ago. Did you know that certain drugs impact your ability to absorb folate, as well
as other nutrients needed to make acetylcholine, your memory chemical? Folate is mugged by at least 178 different drugs, and probably more. This is well documented in my world, and I’ve studied and written a famous book about it called “Drug Muggers” which is available on A mazon. A folate def iciency can change your personality. As for folate versus folic acid, the choice is clear to me. Take the biologically active form (folate which is also called 5-MTHF) and spend the extra money to buy the body-ready form of it otherwise you won’t get optimal effects. Don’t believe people who tell you that your body will convert the folic acid to folate. If you are short on ribof lavin for example, the pathway comes to a screeching halt. To see what I mean, visit my website and read the longer version of this article where I have posted a graphic to show you how difficult this process actually is. Most people are not short on folate. But if you are, then you should be supplementing with the very best, and eating foods rich in folate like salads, leafy greens, peas, broccoli, and hummus. If you would like to read the longer version of this article, and find out more about other herbs that can s up p or t you r br a i n f u nct ion a nd cognition, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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NEWARK – With schools returning to full in-person classes, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Division is asking parents to speak to their children about the dangers of drug use. “This is a great time for parents to sit down with their children to speak to them about the dangers of drug use,” said DEA New Jersey Division Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson. “Students are returning to a normal class schedule and to their social circles. They could now face new challenges related to peer pressure to experiment with substances.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 92,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2020. This is the largest amount of overdose deaths ever in a 12-month period. Opioids accounted for more than 68,000 of those deaths. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver for the increases in drug overdose deaths. Another significant concern is the increase in counterfeit pills flooding the illegal drug market. The drug cartels
are capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and sending them to the United States for distribution. Counterfeit pills are extremely dangerous and often have the same markings of legitimate prescription medications such as Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall. The user is most likely unaware they are counterfeit and of how lethal they are. “It is very important to talk to your family members per iodically about these dangers.” Gibson said. “Kids need to know that taking one counterfeit pill could be enough to cause a fatal overdose. The earlier that we can get this information to kids the more impactful it can be that they will make better and possibly life-saving choices in the future. Those that are selling these drugs do not care about the health and well-being of your child. These conversations can be enough to save a life.” For DEA resources for parents and students, visit GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov or JustThinkTwice.gov.
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By: Marc S. Gallela, Esq. Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home. Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase. Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer
will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective measures in the event you are sued. Fortunately, unlike automobile insurance where you pay your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home. It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made. An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing. While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-5051212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Questions About COVID-19 Booster Shot Answered
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending an “additional” third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, many are wondering what the difference is between an “additional” dose and the “booster” dose and which is the right one to get. “We’ve had a lot of residents reach out and ask us what the difference is – if there’s a difference at all,” Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer Daniel Regenye said. “The difference is that immunocompromised people should receive the additional third dose 28 days after they received their second shot. The booster is for everyone else that would want the third dose. “The current guidance is that the booster is available 8 months after a person received their second dose. However, that time frame could change in the coming days according to the CDC and we’ll certainly bring everyone up to date regarding that information as soon as it becomes available,” Regenye added. Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said, “The OCHD currently has plenty of vaccine with clinics being held all throughout the county. Whether it’s your third dose – or your first – the Ocean County Health Department continues this monumental effort to slow the transmission of this virus and move us closer to the end of the pandemic.” Residents are also asking is how a person can determine if they are considered moderately to severely immunocompromised. The CDC provides the following information: • Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies, • Receipt of a solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy, • Receipt of CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy), • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as Di George syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome), • Advanced or untreated HIV infection, and/or • Active treatment with high-dose corti-
costeroids (~20mgprednisoneor equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory. People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them With almost a quarter of all residents in Ocean County senior citizens, a large portion of those individuals who needed assistance in receiving their first doses will more than likely again need special assistance making appointments and receiving a third dose. The good news is that the OCHD is renewing their partnership with the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Compass 82 to assist seniors with overcoming technical and transportation barriers and provide new homebound visits. Proof of an individuals’ immunocompromised status is not required to make an appointment. The OCHD is requiring people to bring their current COVID-19 vaccination record card for either the additional or booster dose appointment. For those who received the one-dose J&J vaccine, the CDC advises that there is not enough data at this time to determine whether people with a compromised immune system will also have an improved antibody response following an additional dose of the same vaccine. It also does not recommend additional doses or booster shots for any other population at this moment in time. For a full list of COVID-19 clinics coming near you, visit ochd.org. For more details regarding the additional and booster dose, visit: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Ocean County College will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The clinic is located at 1 College Drive Lot #3, Toms River. It will only offer PCR testing. No rapid tests will be administered. Register at ochd.org. Those with COVID-19 or vaccine-related questions can contact the OCHD Information Line at 732-380-5079.
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Oceanaires Barbershop Chorus Finds New Home
BAYVILLE – Having heard that the Oceanaires Barbershop Chorus was searching for a new place to rehearse, the Elks Lodge surprised the Oceanaires and volunteered its facility on Route 9 in Bayville. And, the invitation included the Chorus’s lighted Barbershop Pole. As a result of the Pandemic, the Oceanaires were asked to leave the facility in Toms River where they had rehearsed weekly for over 20 years. The search for a replacement had been underway for months when the Elks came to the rescue. While this was a life saver for the Oceanaires, it was just another generous act of public service by the Elks. The Elks also host the Boys Scouts weekly
and have countless programs that serve the community. The Oceanaires chorus of 22 men range in age from 14 to 92. The men feel especially fortunate to be in this new rehearsal venue. The acoustics are excellent for the Chorus that sings the four-part harmony that is unique to Barbershop. The hall is immaculate, air conditioned and spacious enough to house chorus’s risers. The bonus is that the rehearsal space is accessible to the handicapped. In May, after 14 months of weekly meeting on Zoom, the Oceanaires began rehearsing outdoors on the Elks property. By mid-June they had moved indoors. While the Zoom
sessions were remarkably effective in keeping the chorus together, they did not allow the chorus members to sing together. After almost two months of live rehearsals, the Oceanaires sang in public in August at the Blue Claws Stadium. They opened with the “National Anthem,” and during the 7th inning stretch sang “God Bless America” and “Take Me Out To the Ball Game.” On September 11, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Elks, nationally and locally, will honor the men and women victims and heroes of that terrifying day and have asked the Oceanaires to perform as part of its commemoration. The Oceanaires are honored to be part of
the Elks 9/11 program and are happy to have an opportunity to show their appreciation to the Elks in Bayville for welcoming them to their Lodge. The Oceanaires have always encouraged visitors to their rehearsals, which now run from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday evening. You may simply listen to them sing lots of familiar songs or, if you choose, sing along with them. Director Ritchie Lavene says that if you can sing “Happy Birthday,” he’ll train you to sing Barbershop harmony. Just look for the lighted Barbershop Pole at the Elks Lodge at 247 U.S Route 9 in Bayville. Stop by any Monday to say hello.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean Of Love Fundraiser To Return With High Hopes By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A popular fundraiser to benefit children with cancer will return later this month. The Radiothon has gained a new sponsor but features a familiar face. Ocean of Love Executive Director Theresa Segui said her organization is very excited about the return of the radiothon event which this year is being sponsored by a new radio station, 95.9 WRAT. This marks the 23rd year for the Billboard Radiothon that will benefit the non-profit, charitable 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Ocean County children with cancer and their families. “Our purpose is to assist the children through their illness. We provide financial and emotional support so that they can experience the ‘normal’ joys of childhood, knowing their lives are significant and meaningful to each and every one of us,” Segui said. The four-day long event will benefit the Ocean County non-profit and aims to raise $109,000 for the organization which supports children facing cancer and their families. The event will kick off on September 23. Previously, the Radiothon benefit was hosted by Townsquare Media and featured radio personality Andy Chase. In a promotional spot for the event, Chase remarked, “I am so excited about this.” The spot announced that Beasley Media Group’s 95.9 WRAT was the new event sponsor and was committed to raise the $109,000 total to aid Ocean County children with cancer and their families. “The funds raised do so much more than provide financial relief for the families. It gives families a safe place to go for companionship, understanding and support,” Segui said. WRAT Radio personality Gotts will live on top of the 30-foot billboard situated inside the Lowes/Target parking lot at 1331 Hooper Ave. During this time, the public is invited to stop by to make a donation. To date, the annual billboard radiothon has raised more than $2 million dollars since starting in 1998. Chase said, “Gotts is a legend on the radio, 95.9 The Rat. He’s the promo guy. He’s the community guy. He’s crazy but the most important thing is that he has a heart of gold.” As Chase no longer works for Townsquare Media, he and Segui “had a conversation about
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Around The Jersey Shore A 9/11 Survivor Recalls Our National Nightmare
By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN – Many of the survivors of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suffered physical injuries or eventually became sick from the toxic environment. But, for Manahawkin resident Susan Gennarelli, 57, the pain of that fateful day will stay with her forever. Two decades later, Gennarelli admits she suffered from survivor’s guilt for a very long time. She did not understand why her life was spared. However, as she reflects back, Gennarelli believes something good evolved from the tragic events. “I’ve always had a pretty decent perspective and handle on things,” explains Gennarelli. “People find me very calming, and my experience helped make me a greater communicator.” In the workplace as a manager, Gennarelli found she gained additional insight when she oversaw staff meetings. She uses her experience in both her professional and personal life. As she listens to people bicker over what she refers to as the “small stuff,” Gennarelli offers them a simple reminder regarding perspective. “I tell them bigger things are going on than what they are arguing about,” Gennarelli shares. “When people realize that I am a survivor of 9/11, they understand what I mean when I tell them to look at the greater picture.” Gennarelli considers her attitude a gift, one that came from the most horrifying experience of her life. The nearly fatal day began when Gennarelli ended her commute from northern New Jersey and stepped off the escalator into the World Trade Center at approximately 7 a.m. At the time, Gennarelli managed a L’Oréal retail store in the World Financial Center and arrived early to prepare for a special customer function the following morning. She still had some time to kill and considered shopping in the mall that connected the buildings underground. “I changed my mind and decided I needed to go to the gym instead,” explains Gennarelli. “If I had gone shopping, I would have been in the towers when the plane hit.” After completing her workout and shower, Gennarelli recalls she looked at the clock and noted it was 9 a.m. Gennarelli prepared to walk outside and make the block-long trek to her job. A woman outside the gym appeared hysterical, and Gennarelli instinctively wanted to help her. However, she had no idea why the stranger kept saying “Oh my God,” over and over again. That is until she followed the direction of the woman’s finger pointing to the sky.
By then, only the first plane had hit the towers. Gennarelli’s thoughts immediately went to the New York City firefighter she was dating and decided he was most likely at the scene. She worried about him and wondered how he and the others would get up to where they needed to be. “I continued to walk towards the towers and stopped like most people did,” Gennarelli says. “I’m so responsible that I still felt I had to get to my store.” Gennarelli says at this point she didn’t know what happened or how it happened. And then the unthinkable turned from bad to worse. “I watched the second plane come by as if in slow motion,” shares Gennarelli. “It exploded once and then exploded again. The heat made me feel like I was on fire.” Desks flew from the windows as debris scattered everywhere. Gennarelli’s worst recollection brought tears to her eyes as she quietly spoke the words. “I saw a jumper and remember his tie was up,” Gennarelli whispers. “I also saw other people standing on the edge.” Bedlam broke out in the streets and Gennarelli made a mad dash for cover. She ran to the nearby Millennial Hotel, fell inside the revolving door, and couldn’t pull herself up. Gennarelli’s body blocked the way for others trying to find an escape. By some miracle, Gennarelli made it out of the door and crawled into the hotel lobby. She paid little attention to an injured foot as she planned her next move. “All I knew was that I had to survive,” shares Gennarelli. “I thought of my mom, and how could she go on if I didn’t at least try.” Gennarelli worried that a third plane would strike the hotel and decided to leave the building. As she escaped through a side exit, she saw a dead person in the street – another unforgettable sight. “I became even more petrified and scared when I learned what happened,” Gennarelli says. “It hit me when I heard people yelling that we were being attacked.” Alone and afraid, Gennarelli’s first inclination was to seek shelter at another L’Oreal store on Liberty Street. When she arrived, a police officer blocked her entrance and gave her a simple answer to her pleas. He told the young woman to walk uptown. As she went past City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge, Gennarelli worried the attackers would bomb them next. Despite a sprained ankle, she ultimately made it to L’Oreal’s Fifth Avenue headquarters. “The manager of a Queens store and someone from Human Resources were waiting for me,” shares Gennarelli. “I walked with the manager to Queens over (Survivor - See Page 29)
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Continued From Page 28 the Queens Borough Bridge. There was no other way out, with everything on lockdown.” Gennarelli let her family know she was alive as soon as she could. As she sat with her colleague at her home, Gennarelli learned of the firefighters who lost their lives and assumed her boyfriend was among them. It wasn’t until three days later the two learned they both survived the fatal at-
The Berkeley Times, September 11, 2021, Page 29 tacks. While she was treated for neck and back injuries for several years, Gennarelli admits the PTSD remains the most permanent damage. Two or three weeks after the attacks, Gennarelli followed the recommendations of her therapist and returned to the scene. She and her brother photographed the remnants, although it’s the other images that remain embedded in her memory. “I still have nightmares,” says Gennarelli. “I will never work in New York City again.”
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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BUTTERY, FLAKY SCONES STUDDED WITH BERRIES MAKE BREAKFAST SPECIAL By America’s Test Kitchen
BERRY SCONES Makes 8 scones
1 cup (5 ounces) frozen mixed berries 1 tablespoon confectioners’ (powdered) sugar 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus extra for counter 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chilled 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (4 ounces) whole milk 1 large egg yolk 1. Adjust the oven rack to the upper middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine berries and confectioners’ sugar. Use a rubber spatula to stir to coat the berries. Place the bowl in the freezer until needed. 3. Place flour, chilled butter, sugar, baking
powder and salt in food processor. Pulse until butter forms pea-size pieces, six to eight 1-second pulses. 4. Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to stir in frozen berries until they are well coated. In a second medium bowl, whisk milk and egg yolk until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix. 5. Sprinkle the clean counter lightly with extra flour and coat your hands with flour. Transfer the dough to the floured counter and gather and press the mixture until a dough forms and holds together, 5 to 10 seconds. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle, about 3/4-inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges. Transfer scones to the parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Bake until scones are golden brown on top, about 14 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes. Transfer scones directly to the cooling rack. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
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