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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) The Barn may be the “Cracker Barrel” of the area if its owner has her way in making this establishment into something unique. (Right) Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, left, joins Pat Donaghue, the founder, president and chief executive officer of Inspire-NJ, Gregory Kohr, the owner and president of Kohr’s ice cream Mayor Robert Hudak and Dee Pellegrino, a board member of the Mabie Family Foundation during their tour inside “The Barn” in Whiting By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER - People are always interested in new and different types of businesses opening up. If you ask Pat Donaghue, the founder, president and chief executive officer of Inspire-NJ, the community doesn’t need a Cracker Barrel
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Officials approved an ordinance that is aimed at curtailing the growth of invasive plants. In this case, bamboo. “Some people like bamboo but it always finds its way to grow onto the property of other neighbors. It is hard to get rid of it,” Council President Craig Wallis said. “This is just clarifying that the homeowner or landowner will be responsible
for clearing off these plants off their property,” Wallis said prior to the vote. The Council unanimously approved the measure. In a move similar to communities like Howell Township in Monmouth County and some Ocean County municipalities, the township is aiming to stop the uncontrolled g row th of bamboo plants which can cause damage to the property of neighbors. Officials also approved (Town - See Page 8)
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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.
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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 ref lects back, Gen narelli believes something good evolved from the tragic events. –Photo by Veronica L. Yankowski “I’ve always had a pretty The devastation at Ground Zero will live on in people’s (Survivor - See Page 7) minds and hearts for a lifetime.
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Continued From Page 1 pantry orders to the clients who are unable to get to the facility and we will be running mobile pantries on a weekly basis, especially to the Crestwood Villages. “The Barn,” located on Route 70 West in the Whiting section of the township, is a 6,000-square-foot facility that is a combination supermarket-style food pantry, market with items for sale, and a restaurant. The pantry allows clients to choose what they want, instead of being given premade bags of items. “We will be offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, healthy canned and dry goods, bakery products
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and much more,” Donaghue said. Throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties there are 280 food pantries. Only five of those pantries operate five days a week, she added. “We will be ensuring all needed food and supplies will be delivered to our most vulnerable seniors and the disabled, while running a brick-and-mortar site five days a week and providing mobile pantry services every weekend.” INSPIRE-NJ was founded in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and opened a center in the Bellcrest Plaza on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River on November 12, 2012, working with the Toms River Township and Toms River Regional Schools. They later joined with the Jon Bon Jovi Foundation and Fulfi ll, the foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, into a multi-agency group called the BEAT Center, designed to answer all the needs of a person, not just nutritional. Donaghue said, “we will be training differently abled young adults in every aspect of each of these different ‘businesses’ and then we will work with our small business partners in the community for job placement. Our instructors, who are professionals in each of these industries and retired educators from the local school districts and colleges will also be reinforcing life and professional skills.” The new establishment has been in the process of renovation and features a western motif. Recently, Mayor Robert Hudak, Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, and several others got a tour of what the
new facility will offer. During the tour another issue was addressed – loneliness – a problem the pandemic has made even worse. The Barn will offer an opportunity for the public to volunteer to help other members of the community. “I’m in the process of applying for a grant so for the days were not open to bring in congregant meals at tables with linens and real plates and a waitress,” she said. “This has been in the works for years,” Donaghue said. “We are in the process of purchasing the building and our landlord has been so gracious and so accommodating. The building is owned by the Mabie Family Foundation.” “We put a lot of work into the building. It was closed for years. It needed new flooring, new plumbing new painting.” Dee Pellegrinio, a member of the Board of the Mabie Family Foundation was among those who were looking over the building’s progress. “You are meeting one of the greatest human beings I know,” she said of Donaghue. “There are really good people out there and these are great stories,” Councilwoman Zolezi said. “This is just amazing.” “That is what is so exciting about this,” Mayor Hudak added. “It is the best of both worlds.” The Barn will also be offering up Kohr’s Ice Cream and has partnered up with Gregory Kohr, owner and president of Kohr’s Ice Cream which is a staple at the Seaside boardwalk and which also has
several ice cream parlors in the shore area. Pellegrinio, who brought along her two dogs for the tour, was happy to hear about the “yappy hour” event planned for pet owners which will offer a chance for people to enjoy a meal and share some time with fellow dog owners. “It is such a cool looking building. People stop in on a daily basis to see what’s going on and to see what is happening,” Pellegrinio added. “They ask us what we are serving. It is all American country comfort food. In other words, we don’t need Cracker Barrel, I can do chicken fried steak,” Donaghue said. “Another thing we can’t wait to do here is events. We are bringing entertainment in. We have Frank Sinatra singers and other musicians,” Pellegrinio said. Donaghue’s goal is to acquire a building in Whiting to house the headquarters of other non-profit agencies. “One of our biggest issues is bringing economic development to Whiting and this is a beautiful opportunity to have a catalyst. This is the beginning. We need someone to pioneer that process,” the mayor said. “We’re going to get all those non profits to come into Whiting. These people could really use the help,” Donaghue said. “It is overwhelming but in a very positive way,” Councilwoman Zolezi said. “None of us are in this for the money. We’re in this for the smiles. Feeding people has been in my life’s blood,” Donaghue said.
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Continued From Page 1 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
The Manchester Times, September 11, 2021, Page 7 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 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 fi refighters 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 attacks. 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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Continued From Page 1 an ordinance in early August concerning amending township code concerning the regulation of feeding wildlife. “The point of doing this type of ordinance isn’t to say, ‘Oh you are feeding one squirrel over there, that’s a no no.’ Or some deer that are eating your flowers. That’s not the purpose of this. We are going after building
colonies of these animals. We’re not going to stop you from feeding your birds and we know squirrels are going to eat your bird seed,” Wallis explained. The council president added, “we know there are people out there that are feeding colonies of these animals. I don’t want it written so tight that we are saying that you are feeding hummingbirds and bluejays but can’t feed squirrels. There is some common sense here. We don’t have the resources to
go out and go after everyone who is feeding the colonies. We don’t want (the ordinance) narrowed to nothing - nor do we want it including too much. “We are trying not to be so restrictive that we are micromanaging common sense. That is what we are trying to stay away from. If we need to revise this, we can always revise it. We are trying to keep it as simple as we can. We just need to have the power to fix the real problems,” he added.
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Wallis noted that the governing body had received some e-mails asking for clarification on the ordinance. In other news, the Council approved an ordinance authorizing the sale of four properties in the township which include 202 Pine Street as well as 302, 304 and 316 Central Avenue in the Whiting section of Manchester. In his report, Councilman James Vaccaro noted his attendance at the sixth annual Luau at Harry Wright Lake which is part of the recreation department’s summer concert series. “It included an amazing fire dance performance.” He complimented the director of the Recreation Department and her staff “for the outstanding work on the summer concerts and the summer camp program. Council Vice President Joan Brush said she also attended the luau and that it was “a very well attended event. It was nice that we didn’t have to sit in little (marked off ) circles as we did last year (due to social distancing requirements). Vaccaro was also happy to report “that we are making progress on our 10-year renewable energy program. However, as an aside, this week, three major automakers have planned to have 40 to 50% of new vehicle sales by 2030 be electric models.” The councilman said these would be full battery electric and plug in hybrid and that means “time is of the essence and we must now consider high speed vehicle charging stations in Manchester. Applicants before the Planning Board have already started to incorporate supply of these new charging stations for our vehicles.” Wallis said he recently did a test drive of a Tesla electric vehicle. “If you get a chance, try one. They are the wave of the future and they are impressive. They really have come far from what they were just a few years ago. Most of the car manufacturers are moving that way (toward electric powered vehicles).”
Jersey Four At The Shore Club Trip
WHITING – On October 20, a trip to the Jersey Four at the Shore Club (formerly Doolans). A tribute to Frankie Vallie & the Four Seasons. Package includes one-hour open bar, plated lunch, including salad, choice of entree, dessert and coffee. Dancing to four seasons tunes, transportation and gratuities are included. Bus departs from Meadows Clubhouse at 10 a.m. and returns around 4:45 p.m. No refunds. Fee is $110. For information and questions, call Barbara Querques at 848-227-3757. Keep watching for future trips.
Municipal Alliance Seeks Volunteers
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Municipal Alliance Committee on alcohol and drug prevention services (MAC) currently operates several substance abuse prevention activities. Volunteers are needed and new members are welcome to join. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Civic Center.
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Chris Smith LAKEHURST - As Afghan evacuees continue to arrive at Joint Base MDL, I joined members of the NJ congressional delegation and the Governor for a high-level briefing at the base by U.S. Northern Command Commander General Glen VanHerck. As the process to assist and relocate the Afghan evacuees intensifies, the outstanding men and women of the Joint Base are playing a critical role in this humanitarian crisis by meeting the basic needs of temporary housing, food, medical care, resettlement assistance and transportation. We are grateful for their work and for the extraordinary leadership of Airforce Major General Mark Camerer, Commander of Joint Task Force
Liberty. I believe that there is a both a compelling need and moral obligation to provide immediate safe haven and humanitarian aid to those who have fled the unspeakable cruelty, violence and terrorism perpetrated by the Taliban and ISIS-K. And, in welcoming Afghan evacuees to the U.S. - and out of an abundance of respect and concern for all Americans as well as genuine refugees - it remains absolutely essential that comprehensive and effective vetting occurs to ensure that no terrorist surreptitiously slips into any American community. Some of the individuals and families arriving at the Joint Base provided vital assistance to our brave servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan fighting the war against terrorism and now need the U.S. to fulfill our promise to protect them. Shockingly, according to the Wall Street
Journal, the majority of interpreters and other U.S. visa applicants were left behind in Afghanistan. We are told that prior to arriving at the Joint Base, vetting is robust and that biometric screening is being employed. However, according to Politifact, “How does vetting work? U.S. officials have emphasized that the vetting of evacuees is thorough, but they have not provided much detail.” Also of concern are the comments by President Biden’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, who said “We know ISIS-K has a keen interest in attacks against aviation targets, and our personnel on the ground and our personnel on the ground in our military bases…” We need to know more. Reliable background information on Afghan evacuees - including fingerprints, cross checking terror watch lists and public records - on many if not most simply doesn’t exist, and if such information did, is likely neither available nor retrievable especially now.
That said, how many Afghan refugees have been “screened out” thus far due to their past? What country will accept them? We have no idea. During the war in Kosovo, I travelled to Stenkovec refugee camp in Macedonia in 1999 and then was here at McGuire Air Force Base months later to welcome some of the 4,400 people brought from that camp to the United States. One refugee – Agron Abdullahu – was apprehended years later and sent to jail in 2008 for supplying guns and ammunition to the “Fort Dix 5” – a group of terrorists who were also sent to prison for plotting to kill American soldiers at the Fort Dix. Despite the vetting process used then, he was missed. We cannot allow another such failure to happen again. It is expected that up to 13,000 Afghan evacuees may be housed at the base. New Jersey residents and families and NGOs are showing deep compassion and empathy by reaching out to offer generous donations and supplies.
Menendez Safety Standards Should Be Applied To Beach Umbrellas Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) pressed product safety regulators working to develop new standards for umbrellas to include beach umbrellas in their testing protocols. It’s the latest push in the senators’ continued effort to protect beachgoers from the dangers of wind-swept beach umbrellas after a tourist in Seaside Heights in 2018 was speared in the leg by the flying projectile and another woman in 2016 was killed in Virginia Beach when a beach umbrella caught in the wind impaled her in the chest. ASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials - a nonprofit that often partners with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services - last year began testing the safety and durability of market umbrellas in various wind conditions, but has inexplicably excluded
beach umbrellas from its testing regimen, instead limiting it to patio and weighted-base umbrellas. Assessing the risks associated with using certain products under specific conditions is a critical step towards developing new product safety standards, recommendations, and best practices to mitigate the risk. “Given the grave danger posed by beach umbrellas we feel it is imperative that ASTM include beach umbrellas in any new test methods,” the senators wrote to ASTM International Subcommittee Chair Ben Favret. The letter was cosigned by Sens. Menendez, Warner, Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.). After Sen. Menendez’s repeated calls for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to act, the CPSC wrote to ASTM in March urging it to “expand the standard to address fully the hazards of injuries and death due to beach umbrellas implanted in the sand.” “We could not agree more,” the senators’ letter continued. “We write to urge ASTM International to update its testing method standard to account for wind speed as it relates to beach umbrellas.” According to the U.S. Consumer Product
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Crestwood Village Six Movie Night
WHITING – On September 10, “The Secret: Dare To Dream” will be shown. This movie is based upon the groundbreaking best-selling book by Rhonda Byrne. The movie follows Miranda (Kate Holmes) who struggling to raise her children in Louisiana. When a hurricane devastates their area, fortunately a person who believes in the power of positive thinking comes along… Also starring Jerry O’Connell and Josh Lucas. This is an inspiring and heartwarming movie for the first movie in 17 months. The movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 41 minutes. A five-minute bonus feature with the author and the three stars of the movie will be shown after the movie. Movie is shown close-captioned for the hearing
impaired. Doors opens at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/Manchester off of Route 530. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however please do not block others’ views. All are welcome for the low cost of $2. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six will be welcome. Unvaccinated individuals are requested to wear a mask when not eating. Vaccinated persons may wear a mask if they choose. Chairs will be spaced for socially distancing. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.
Crestwood Chorus Returns September 14
WHITING – The Crestwood Chorus is thrilled to be beginning on September 14. The first week will be a meeting and September 21 is first rehearsal. Both at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be a reorganization meeting and they encourage our friends and neighbors to join. They are proud of their
50-plus years of singing together but so they can reach 100 they need you. This year, they have been watching all the younger people walking their dogs. They would like you to bring that energy to their meeting. Location is The Community Reformed Church, 36 Lacey Rd. Whiting.
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WHITING – The meeting held at Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd. in Whiting will be held on September 24 at 1 p.m. in the D & E room. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting
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Township Honors Passing Of Former Councilman
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township family was saddened to learn of the recent passing of former Councilman Charles L. Frattini. Mr. Frattini passed away on August 28 at the age of 92. He served Manchester Township as Councilman from January 2013 until April 30, 2019, and was the previous president of the Leisure Village
─Photo courtesy Manchester Township West Board of Trustees where he and his wife Mary lived. Mr. Frattini was a US Marine Corp veteran and retired as a career photojournalist for the N.Y. Daily News. Councilman Frattini is survived by his wife Mary of 68 years, four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Flags will be flown at half-mast in his honor.
Lakeside Gardeners To Host Annual Flea Market
WHITING – Lakeside Gardeners of Cedar Glen Lakes, Whiting, is seeking vendors for their annual flea market on October 23. This very successful event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. This flea market
features new items and old treasures for bargain prices. The specialty table of home-made baked goods is also featured. All interested vendors can contact Maria at 609-618-4036 to reserve a table/s with the table price remaining at $15. This event sells out fast so call early!
Program On Lakehurst History To Be Presented
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society will begin the fall season with a presentation on local history. The speaker will be Mike Mahoney from the Ocean County Library, with a Power Point program that is sure
to entertain and enlighten us. The program begins at 7 p.m., September 15, at the Lakehurst Community Center, across from the museum. Anyone with an interest in Lakehurst and Manchester’s past is welcome.
Lakeside Garden Club Bunco
WHITING – It’s Bunco Time. Let the good times roll! The Lakeside Garden Club will be hosting Bunco on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be prizes, coffee and cake.
Tickets on sale at Lakeside Gardeners; $10 per person. Call Joanne Lovas at 732910-5792. The Lakeside Gardeners is located at 100 Michigan Ave. in Whiting.
MTEF Golf Outing Cancelled
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Educational Foundation has announced that their 2021 Golf Outing has been cancelled due to low early registration and
sponsorship numbers. If you have already sent a check, it will be returned or refunded. For more information, email ManTwpEF@ gmail.com or call 732-856-8331.
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Board & Committee Vacancies
MANCHESTER – Manchester Mayor Robert A. Hudak announced that the Township is currently seeking volunteers to fill several vacancies on the Municipal Authorities, Boards and Commissions servicing our Town. Interested residents should complete the Citizen Leadership Form located at the following link: manchestertwp.com/ board-committee-vacancies and return it to the Office of the Mayor by email to rhudak@manchestertwp.com. The current boards are: Zoning Board of Adjustments, Planning Board, Environmental Commission, Open Space Com-
mittee, Plan Endorsement Citizen Advisory Committee, Wildlife Safety Council and Senior Advisory Council. In addition, Mayor Hudak has formed a new Committee entitled, Economic Development Advisory Council, which will focus on attracting business development opportunities to town while also ensuring smart economic growth to prevent overdevelopment which could impact the Township’s Character. Residents who are interested or have questions regarding these Committees may contact the Business Administrator’s Office at 732-657-8121.
Employment Opportunity - Public Safety Telecommunicator MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department is hiring full time and per diem Public Safety Telecommunicators. Experience preferred. The pay scale for per diem PSTs: $20 to $35/hr. The pay range for full time PSTs is: $42,000 to $65,000. Steps increase annually on your anniversary hire date. All probationary PSTs start at step 1, then move into their first step based on experience. Certification in OETS approved Basic 911/
Basic PST preferred. Experience with Spillman and Emergency Call Works systems preferred. Must be able to work all three shifts (0700-1500; 1500-2300; 2300-0700), weekends, holidays and forced overtime. Visit the Manchester Township Personnel page for more information and to apply (select “Public Safety Telecommunicator” from the list of job postings): primepoint. net/DirectAccess/recruitment/MCHTWP/ index.html?.
Recycling Information On Township Website
MANCHESTER – Have questions about recycling? Want to fi nd info on the best method for disposing of certain items? Check out the Recycling Information section of the township’s website, located at manchestertwp.com/recycle-coach for
help! Also, make sure to download the Recycle Coach app, which provides an easy and quick reference on how to properly dispose of unwanted items. Details can be found at the above website link!
Vendors Needed For Fall Flea Market
MANCHESTER – The Crestwood Village 3 Women’s Club will return with their popular Fall Flea Market on October 23. Tables are still $10 each. Interested vendors call Winnie Mele at 732-716-0844.
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Two Airlifted To Trauma Center In Motorcycle Vs. Car Crash By Jason Allentoff MANCHESTER – A serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a car sends two out-of-towners to a shore area trauma center and closes a busy stretch of Route 70 during a busy Labor Day holiday. Manchester Township Police responded to the crash at around 1:30 on September 6 in the area of Route 70 and County Route 571. Authorities said upon arriving at the scene, officers from the department observed a Toyota Camry on the northbound grassy portion of the shoulder of 571 and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle facing east on the westbound shoulder of 70. Police believe the Camry, driven by 61-yearold Mary Antonell of Manchester, was attempting to turn left from 70 east to travel north on 571 when the Harley Davidson, which was heading west, slammed into the car. 55-year-old Paul Logue was driving the motorcycle with his wife, 50-year-old Teresa
Logue when they were both ejected from the bike. The Clermont, Florida residents were wearing helmets and suffered serious injuries. The husband had injuries to both legs and arms and the wife suffered extensive injuries to her left leg. Both were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune via medevac helicopter. The couple was listed in stable condition. Antonell did not suffer any injuries from the crash. Police reported that EMTs and Firefighters from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, and Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital all responded to the scene. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point, the disregard of a traffic control device is the contributing cause of the motor vehicle accident. The crash is being investigated by Patrolman Conner Yatauro of the Manchester Township Police Traffic Safety Section.
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Several people were charged with trespassing at the Heritage Minerals property, a huge area where people like to ride off-road vehicles and swim in a man-made lake. Trespassers have got hurt or have died here in the past. Recently, a man drowned in what is known as “Crystal Lake.” This is a mineral spring that is colder than most other bodies of water. It was dug by the former mining operation there, and because of that, the bottom is uneven. Swimmers can suddenly find themselves in water more than 60 feet deep as they wander off the shelf. It is believed that the largest lake has a depth of 300 feet.
Local police teamed with the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department to enter the property and issue citations as a warning to keep trespassers away – especially as Labor Day weekend is coming up. Police said numerous criminal and traffic summonses were issued. The Heritage property is a privately owned former strip-mining area sometimes known as ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), Inc. The Manchester Township Police Department urged everyone to obey the “No Trespassing” signs posted at the site. Trespassers are subject to substantial fines and penalties up to and including incarceration for being on the property.
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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.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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.
Students Serve Up Music On The Green
By Sydney Kennedy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Local students are hosting a night of entertainment, known as Music on the Green, on September 18. This student-sponsored event will feature performances by bands Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns and Katfish Lucy. Refreshments and food prepared by culinary students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will be available for purchase. A 50/50 silent auction will also be held.
Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum. Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Teach Children About Dangers Of Drug Use
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
Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed
J ERSEY SHOR E – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 14, twice a week every Tuesday & Thursday for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free. Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! Call 732-240-6104 or email contact@ contactoceanmonmouth.org for additional information and registration.
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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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Continued From Page 1 Superintendent David Trethaway explained that “when you get a four or five you are doing an outstanding job in the most rigorous classes we have in the high school, and you’ll notice some of these students are doing it in multiple classes. It is a great honor to recognize them.” MTHS Vice Principal, Sarah Thiffault, read the names and accomplishments of the students, many of whom are already away at college and were not present at the meeting. The students include: • Adrienne Biscardi - 4 in English Language & Composition, 4 in United States History • Morgan Brustman - 4 in Calculus Subscore AB • Marissa Clauberg - 5 in Calculus BC, 5 in English Language & Composition, 4 in Spanish, 4 in Statistics, 5 in Calculus
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Fall Mum And Soup Sale
W HITI NG – The W hiting United Methodist Chu rch will be having a Mum and Soup Sale on September 11 at the front of the church building from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until all items are sold out. They will be charging $5 per mum and $4 per quart of soup. The mums are assorted colors so come early in the day to insure you get your favorite.
This is a great time to get ready for your fall decorating and stock up on some hearty homemade soups. There will be no preorders! They are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting across from Crestwood Manor. If you have any questions, you can call the church office at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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You know that you may need hearing aids, the kids are yelling at you to do something and your spouse keeps telling you to turn the television down. You are not alone in feeling that hearing aids may not be an option due to the upfront expense. Hearing aids are a great rehabilitative tool when you have the funds accessible but what if you don’t? We never want to ask our children for help because we know that they have very busy lives. So, what is your next move? Here are some options that you may or may not have been aware of. Did you know that hearing aids are a tax deduction? Hearing aids are a medical device used for aural rehabilitation and can be claimed on your income taxes. Do you have a work f lex plan? A flex plan is a plan that can be elected through your health insurance at the new year open enrollment, which is usually in November/December, for health expenses that you know you
will be incurring such as hearing aids. You elect the amount needed and it is available to you thereafter. You can elect this option and have the funds taken out of your paycheck or even have a credit card that is tied to your plan depending on your health care carrier. To find out more information on flex plans, contact your health care provider and ask about enrollment options. Flex plans also have certain pre tax advantages. What about finance plans? Here at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center we offer a 12-month zero percent interest financing option to all patients who would like improved hearing without any significant upfront cost. Let’s face it, sometimes the peace of mind knowing that the extra cash that you have can now be used for a true emergency is price less. Your hearing is a precious gift, so let’s not waste it. Dr. Izzy would like to thank Dr. Tiffany Berth for contributing to this article.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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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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 midJune 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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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
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE WWII Vet Shares His Stories
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Joseph Finamore has a few items decorating his house that suggest his Army service, but you don’t notice them right away. When he pulls out a collection of photographs and documents of his time in World War II, he recalls 70-year-old memories like they were yesterday. Dates, deployments, even the spelling of his fellow soldiers’ names spring to mind. And the stories! Anything that happened to him would be considered unrealistic if you saw it in a movie. Army Private 1st Class Joseph Finamore was drafted into the army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was 15 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He was born on June 6, a date that would later be called D-Day. Originally from Brooklyn, he lived near the bridge for most of his life. He now lives in Sonata Bay with his wife, Priscilla. He spent 14 weeks of training in Little Rock and then he was shipped over to La Havre, France. At one point, there was a plan for him to serve in the Pacific Theater, but that didn’t happen. As a member of the 2nd Armor Division, he went through many countries in the European Theater of Operations. It wasn’t lost on him that he was serving as a replacement for other soldiers in the division. But that’s not something that an 18-year-old
man dwells on. He never really realized the danger until later in life. After all, other family members had already served in the military. “When you’re 18 years old, anything means nothing to you,” he said. “You see why you’re a replacement – the guys you are replacing are gone, either dead or wounded.” They were the first American division in Berlin. He saw Belgium, Germany, Holland and other locations over his two years. “I say ‘only two years’ because some people were in a lot longer than that,” he said. He didn’t take any of the photos he now has in his possession. They were given to him by soldiers he served with that he kept in touch with. He had more, but his dog ate them. Some pictures show destroyed buildings, but it’s not all bleak. Some show him relaxing with fellow soldiers or locals. He got to know a family in Schwarzenfeld, Germany, and there’s a photo of him with one of the young children. He had a photo taken with Charlie Strahm, another soldier stationed in his division who by coincidence was from his neighborhood. He was the youngest guy in the company since he just got drafted. One is a line of military vehicles called halftracks where he was stationed, which just so happened to be the 1945 Potsdam Conference, (Stories - See Page 26)
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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 injury awareness and raises funds for critical pro-
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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 (Questions - See Page 33)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Son Writes About His Mother Providing “Waves of Hope” During WWII
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Waretown residents Ron and Valerie Negra join Ron’s mother Agnes Negra, 101 years young, of Lacey as she holds the book “Waves of Hope” that her son wrote. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Ronald Edward Negra’s recently published his book, “Waves of Hope,” which provides a fascinating story of the past, also serves as a fitting tribute to his mother Agnes Joan Negra. Negra’s mother is 101 and has been a resident of the Forked River section of the township for 45 years. The book which is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble explores Joan Negra’s experiences during World War II listening to Radio Berlin on her shortwave radio in New Jersey every day. She was listening to the names of American prisoners of war that were being announced. She then wrote letters to their family to let them know their loved one was still alive. Many of the POW family letters written back to her are included in the book her son wrote. “When the book came out, we started getting requests from people asking to meet my mom but with COVID there was no access at all. I didn’t let anyone come to the house,” Ron Negra said. His mother will be 102 in November. Agnes said what inspired the book had its origins from her childhood. Her father’s boat capsized “and they said my dad was missing and as I kid I didn’t understand what was happening, but a few weeks later my father came to the door. He had been rescued by some people trawling in the Atlantic off of Boston. Thank God he
came back home. I always thought of that.” Remembering how it felt not to know what became of your loved one led her to take action years later during World War II. “I was listening to the news every night when World War II broke out. “I would send postcards to the families. My brother Johnny was missing in action. His plane (a B-17 Gunner) was hit and he was missing and I was hoping to hear his name,” she said. “The next week I started getting cards from some of the people I wrote to. ‘Thank you for listening and giving us hope that our son is okay.’” “Her letter was the fi rst word that their son was okay or their husband or brother,” Ron Negra said. “She never expected to get responses back. They kept coming in and she would read them and feel the emotions that people had expressed. They had anxiety but of all the emotions they had, they had hope.” “They would say your letter gave us hope that their loved one was alive,” her son added “A lot of the letters she received described the person they were concerned about.” Agnes would learn about the person’s military assignment, family life and other details so the individual became more known to her. Ron’s wife Valerie Negra noted that some of the prisoners themselves got to speak during the broadcast providing their name and home town on Radio Berlin. (Waves - See Page 32)
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Continued From Page 31 Agnes said she was even provided information from those who wrote her about other soldiers who they hoped she would write to provide the same kind of comfort her letters provided them. During this time, Ron’s dad was going into the Army. “She was warned by the government to not give out any information as this was all Nazi propaganda that was coming over the air. The country was so split at the time of going into the war they wanted us not to be in the war and the Nazis knew this,” Ron Negra said. He added. “when we entered the war, the country was on edge and told ‘watch what you hear don’t believe everything.’ The Nazis were trying to convince the people of the United States that they were good people. ‘We are taking care of your prisoners and we are going to let them get on the air now so you could hear their voice to let you know they are alive.’ They were trying to get on the good side of America.” The book includes the responses her mother-in-law received which are now in a special scrap book. The book also includes old photos of Ron, his sister and his mother that feature the short-wave radio used in the background. The letters she received were in her attic for decades. “I said to her ‘We never heard about this mom.’ So I said start from the beginning because I had no idea what she was talking about. She told us the story and we started reading the letters and they were very emotional. I decided I wanted to document this for her 100th birthday in 2019,” Ron Negra said. Ron’s father August had joined tried to join Navy when there was a draft in 1940 but was rejected because he previously had malaria. After Ron’s sister Patty was born in 1942 he was then contacted by the Army and became part of the 94th
Infantry and was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. Ironically, he was missing in action. “Mom continued to listen on the short wave radio hoping she’d hear my father or my father’s brother-in-law John who was also missing. What happened (to his uncle) was he was captured, escaped and was rescued by the Yugoslavian underground,” Ron Negra said. He added that his father had been wounded and left for dead. “The Belgian underground rescued him and hid him. He was pretty badly injured and they got a doctor to look after him in Belgium. They got him back to the American lines and brought him to a newly formed field hospital in France. My father tried to get word to my mother that he was alive.” That notice reached Agnes in a letter from a French nurse. The letter had to be translated. “She brought it to my father’s high school French teacher Helen Gerdnick and that is how she found out that my father was alive,” Ron Negra added. He would visit his mother every day and would ask her questions about the details of what she had done. “She said she did this to give people hope. We were living in Nutley at that time. We had a birthday celebration and people started reading the book and they said to mom ‘this is a great story you should get this published.’ A woman sitting on the beach next to Val was inquiring what we were doing while we were on vacation and she explained that she had a friend who was a book publisher and that she’d be very interested in this story,” Ron Negra added. In coming up with a title for the book he said to his mother, “you used a short wave radio and what you were doing was expressing hope that they would see their loved one again and that is how it became “Waves of Hope.” For further information about the book, visit ronaldedwardnegra. com
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Continued From Page 30 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 fi rst – 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 cor ticosteroids (~20mg prednisoneor equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely im munosuppressive, t umor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory. People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition,
The Manchester Times, September 11, 2021, Page 33 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 fi rst 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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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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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 11 - sept 17 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might get hooked on a feeling in the upcoming week. If needed, an apology will make a world of difference to a relationship, and you may enjoy receiving sincere expressions of love. Someone might shower you with kindness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pack a powerful punch. Anything worth doing is worth doing well this week. While the Sun forms an inspirational aspect to Uranus, you can follow your heart’s desire and have the determination needed to attain success. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Give someone a helpful hint. Your instincts about business and the social climate are probably on the mark as this week begins. Whatever ideas capture your fancy may be beneficial and could improve a key relationship. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your good taste to find quality plus value, even in the closeout section. In the upcoming week, you and a partner can work together to reach mutual goals in several areas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life is just a bowl of cherries, and you may have plenty to share. If you remain honest and sincere, it’s unlikely that unpleasant undercurrents will drag you down. Don’t fall prey to suspicions or evade responsibilities in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look first, then go for it. This is a week when you can make a leap of faith. An influx of energy can mean that whether your passions are aimed at making money, new contacts or love, you can win.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rest, relaxation and recharging empty batteries could be a priority. Resist the temptation to become jealous or slip back into old habits. You’ll be much happier if your home is neat and household tasks are completed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay in your compassion. Cooperation from others is easy to obtain under the celestial conditions of the week ahead. Go ahead and ask a favor of a co-worker. Someone genuinely wants to share ideas and be helpful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick with a decision that has already been made despite a flurry of controversy. Someone’s disproval could be exaggerated. Keeping promises is your best chance this week, so honor your agreements. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you wish upon a star, your wish might come true. The answer to your prayers may show up in the form of a helpful person who offers you just what you need. Your hard work and persistence can make the difference. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s never wise to gamble unless you can afford to lose. You can buy a lottery ticket or play poker with friends, but don’t take unnecessary risks. Be tolerant and avoid discussing controversial subjects this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your money where your mouth is. It should be safe to make financial commitments early in the week ahead because people are likely to honor their word. Good relationships will improve or be more harmonious.
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