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The Central Regional Marching Band performed. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It was the 21st Annual Berkeley Community Pride Day, which means two things: the community came out to a fun d ay, a nd neig hbors lea r ned about each
other. The annual festival takes place in Veterans Park. Every year, off icials hold a remembrance ceremony for those lost on September 11, 2001 during this event, and
this year it fell on the 20 th anniversary. Ent e r t a i n me nt is held throughout the day, from the Central Regional Ma rch i ng Ba n d i n t h e a f t e rnoon to fireworks at night. It also serves
Berkeley-Lacey Relay For Life Cancelled
By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – The increasing numbers of COV ID -19 in Ocean County has caused the American Cancer Society to cancel the September 25 event, organizers said. Even though the fundraiser is outside, and
social distancing is possible, the event brings together cancer survivors who would be high-risk patients if they got the coronavirus. There are also sometimes caregivers in attendance who might be exposed and bring it back to their patients. According to Ocean County Health Department sta-
tistics, there were more than 150 new cases a day in recent weeks. There has been a steady increase from earlier in the summer, when there were fewer than 50 new cases a day. This is still lower than the peak of the pandemic in winter of 2020 when there were 400 (Relay - See Page 8)
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as the capstone to the free summer concert series. Some people b r o u g h t t h e i r ow n folding chairs. A circle of vendors surrounded the field and bandstand. Some (Pride - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Never Forget. Two words that mean a lot to those who were directly touched by the events of September 11, 2001. That doesn’t mean however, that those who weren’t born at the time can’t understand the depth of what happened that terrible day. Two days prior to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, administrators, instructors and students of Ocean County College joined attendees under a tent to remember those of Ocean County, and beyond, who died that day. Among those who spoke as the rain came down at the Campus Mall were OCC President Dr. Jon Larson, Assistant Dean Carolyn Showalter, and English instructor Ameer Sohrawardy. Student singer Alfred Parchment sang the national anthem while 63rd Army National Guard Band Warrant Officer One Zachary Appleton and First Sgt. Kencis Kleinschmidt performed “God Bless America.” Showalter said “we are gathered together today for three reasons, to remember those individuals whose lives were lost on 9/11/2001, to be thankful for the 20,000 individuals who were able to escape the carnage, and to teach the young people (OCC - See Page 7)
Gift Auction Will Raise Money For Childhood Cancer
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A gift auction will raise money for childhood cancer research, a cause that is surprisingly underfunded. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages one to 14, according to the American Cancer Society. Acci-
dents are number one. But despite this, there are very few foundations for childhood cancer and research into childhood cancers don’t often get the same attention that other research gets. “In the past 30 years, only four drugs have been approved for childhood can-
cer research,” said Janet O’Brien. Her daughter, Emiliana Rose, passed away in 2015 at just 13 years of age. She had been fighting osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. This particular strand is extremely rare – statistics say four per million (Auction - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 born since 2001 about the events on 9/11.” In respect to the third reason, the work of Josephine O’Grady, Alessia Odato and MaryKate Naples, the winners of the 9-11 Student Writing Competition were showcased during the ceremony. O’Grady had interviewed a New York City resident who witnessed the horror of the World Trade Tower buildings coming down. “This was a contest sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the English Department of OCC. It was a collaboration writing contest. I was told about it by Dr. Sohrawardy who organized it. I was one of his students.” “I won the non-fiction category. I asked a person who lived in Manhattan who saw it all from her apartment window. It was interesting. Interviewing someone who actually saw it made me realize that in terms of recovering from it, it was a whole different experience for people who lived in New York,” O’Grady said. The Bay Head resident added that “in terms of the landscape their entire world was being turned upside down. It messes with you mentally and emotionally and psychologically as well. You see it right in your face.” O’Grady learned she was among the winners in June after her graduation. She is a student at Kean University as a public health major and wants to pursue
The Berkeley Times, September 18, 2021, Page 7 public policy in graduate school. “Now I understand the attacks with a new depth.” Student MaryKate Naples was in 5th grade when the events of September 11, 2001 occurred. She wrote a touching and strong worded composition about losing her father who worked in New York City. In her absence, her composition was read by Soharawardy. “Unlike our other two winners of the competition. She was alive and had personal recall of the events of 9/11. Her work was entitled “1618.’” “There was no hiding from 9/11 it was everywhere and effected everyone,” she wrote. Her paper added that “no one was surprised by the actions (of her father) that morning. Every day he took care of the people around him including strangers or even a hitchhiker. He was the kind of dad who would turn everything into a lesson. He was a humble man and if something needed to be taken care of, he was usually ruthless about it. He ran almost 20 city blocks to the towers as everyone else ran for their lives.” She wrote that her father forced his way into the building and convinced the chief into letting him into the lobby. The chief called him the elevator man and he did whatever he could to free the people who were trapped in the most complex elevator system at the time. Naples learned months later, in January 2002 that her father was truly gone
when his remains were found. Her writing added a strong call for the U.S. government to release information about an FBI investigation concerning links to Saudi Arabia funding the terrorist effort. “Now I find our government is indeed hiding something.” While Odato’s composition concerned a fictional story of a young couple planning their wedding around the time of 9/11, the impact of her story was felt by
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Connors, Rumpf & Gove Call For Action On Increasing Cases of Unemployment Fraud
TRENTON - In response to an increasing number of requests for assistance by constituents who are the victims of unemployment fraud, Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th) have called on the Murphy Administration to direct more resources to combating this surging crime. The 9th District Delegation sent the following letter to Governor Phil Murphy requesting urgent action:
Dear Governor Murphy: “This is an urgent request for action by your Administration in response to the increasing number of our constituents who have alerted our Delegation that they are victims of unemployment fraud and are in desperate need of assistance. The majority of these constituents have not filed for unemployment themselves, but have had someone file for unemployment fraudulently under their name.
“In the course of attempting to assist these constituents, we understand that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development established a telephone number and online form to report unemployment fraud and is now utilizing the verification system ID.ME. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that these efforts are not sufficient, inasmuch as unemployment fraud cases certainly appear to be on the rise.
“Accordingly, our Delegation is calling on your Administration to direct additional resources to the Department for the purposes of assisting victims of unemployment fraud as well as to enhance existing verifications procedures to prevent hackers from successfully committing this crime and receiving benefits to which they are not entitled. “Thank you, in advance, for your review of this communication.”
Senators Meet With Refugees At Joint Base
JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to meet with Afghan refugees currently sheltering there while they await resettlement. “I am honored to extend a warm welcome to Afghan families arriving in the United States who have endured immeasurable sacrifice and loss to reach our country,” said Sen. Menendez. “As the world bears witness to the Taliban’s brutal repression of the Afghan people in real time, it is our solemn responsibility to embrace our nation’s legacy as a bastion of hope for vulnerable and marginalized individuals fleeing this humanitarian crisis. I’m incredibly proud to see New Jersey continue that
proud history by welcoming Afghan refugees arriving on US shores and am grateful to the airmen and women who have stood up and helped during this process. Robust resettlement efforts, particularly of those Afghans who risked their lives and the lives of their family members in support of our nation, are not only crucial to refugees’ safety, but also a point of pride, a reflection of our fundamental values, a boost to our communities & a service to our nation’s strategic & humanitarian interests.” “Throughout history, America has been a refuge for individuals fleeing war, persecution, and oppression. America must continue to shine as a beacon of light and hope for those most in need,” said Sen. Booker. “I was moved to meet with and hear the courageous stories of Afghan refugees, many of whom aided our country and our armed forces over the past 20
years. I also want to express my gratitude to the brave men and women who helped evacuate Americans and Afghans in harm’s way, and to Fort Dix and the State of New Jersey for providing shelter to thousands of refugees, and for helping to resettle Afghan families. We proudly welcome our Afghan brothers and sisters with open arms and remain committed to supporting them as they become a part of our great state and nation.” JBMDL, which began accepting Afghan refugees on August 25th, rapidly worked to increase their capabilities to shelter up to 10,000 refugees as part of a nationwide effort to increase refugee capacity at military bases across the country. JBMDL is currently sheltering 9,000 refugees who fondly refer to the base as “Liberty Village.” JBMDL is one of four U.S. military facilities designated to house Afghan refugees
due its capacity and the region’s ability to support them. The other bases are located in Wisconsin, Texas and Virginia. JBMDL previously sheltered about 4,000 Yugoslavian refugees in 1999. While at JBMDL the senators toured the living facilities, medical screening facility, and dining facility and met with Maj. Gen. Mark D. Camerer, Commander of the Air Force Expeditionary Center, which is headquartered at JBMDL. Last month, Sen. Menendez led his colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to take swift, robust action to protect and support Afghan women leaders in the wake of the Taliban takeover in the country. The senator also applauded partner nations for hosting Afghan refugees seeking safe haven in the United States.
“Old Barney” Lighthouse Reopens To Visitors
By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT LIGHT – After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Old Barney” has finally opened its doors again to visitors. For the rest of the summer, the Barnegat Lighthouse will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In order to enter, you must wear a mask. There is no charge to enter, but donations are welcomed. According to park officials, there may be longer
wait times because of the lighthouse’s limited hours. The last entry time is at 1:45 p.m. “Be advised there may be longer wait times due to the limited hours. Please be patient as a limited number of visitors are permitted in the lighthouse at one time. We ask that you be considerate of others and limit your time at the top,” officials said. Planning to visit? The Barnegat Lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Long Beach Island.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again. With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure
that your letter gets in. In order to give enough time and space for letters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 12.
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releases from candidates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October. Thank you for your understanding. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor Support Law For Alzheimer’s Care Providing care for an individual living with dementia involves many unique and often challenging elements. As the caregiver of a spouse that suffered from Alzheimer’s, I understand how complicated it is to navigate this health care maze. My husband developed younger onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. He had a successful career and was a wonderful person, husband, and father. The disease robbed him of the ability to enjoy our life together, to appreciate his child and grandchildren and experience the joy of seeing them grow, and made him unable to work. Watching him deteriorate from a strong, intelligent, and loving person was truly devastating for us. The medical profession does not fully understand younger onset of Alzheimer’s/dementia which led to a lot of doctor-hopping and frustration. In addition, the loss of his income created a financial hardship for us. The cost of care for my husband was beginning to
exceed my income and I was faced with weighing the cost of quitting my job versus the cost of keeping my job. In 2020, caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care valued at nearly $257 billion. Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in asking Congressman Chris Smith to co-sponsor the bi-partisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act (HR. 2517). The Act would create a path to better dementia care and address shortcomings in the way dementia care is currently delivered. Dementia care management allows people like me to more seamlessly navigate the health care and social support systems, and to obtain more timely access to care. Because comprehensive dementia care has been shown to reduce costs while providing better quality care, this legislation would also call on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a payment structure for dementia care management.
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Memories Of September 11 Live On Are you thinking about the events of September 11th? It was a fateful day in histor y that changed our lives. We are surrounded by reminders - in addition to memorials and the preservation of some of the steel from the Twin Towers - if you were alive 20 years ago as it unfolded, you have visions in your head. I know I do. I recall the
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exact minute I saw the first explosion on TV and then minutes later the second explosion. I knew I had old friends, school mates and neighbors working in those towers. As I went to work in Manhattan each day on the ferry, I saw the towers shine in the morning sunlight. As a kid I watched them be built. It was a fascinating sight to watch the world’s tallest buildings under construction. Take a moment to remember… when airport security was not as serious and tedious as it must be today. How we look over our shoulder when travelling in public places - is that backpack unattended? If you haven’t been to the site in western PA, take a moment to visit Shanksville and the Flight 93 National Memorial. None of those people deserved what happened to them that day… not the flights into the Twin Towers nor the Pentagon. Regular people doing thei r nor mal thing on an abnormal day. I will never forget the next day as well - the morning after. The Jersey Shore smelled like smoke. When I went out for the morning paper, it was obvious the wind had blown south. A week later I had to drive north on the Turnpike, and the smoke was still billowing from the site. Weeks and months later, returning to visit Staten Island, I saw the piles of ruined fire trucks and cars in the Fresh Kills landfill. Now that we are at the 20th Anniversary, don’t forget you r neig hbor s, friends and fellow citizens
that died that day. And cherish your freedom. Regina Discenza Forked River
Critical Race Theory Concerns Are Not Conspiracies Editor’s note: This is in response to an editorial written by the news editor pointing out that some people who come to Board of Education meetings are repeating QAnon conspiracies without realizing they are. Aren’t you supposed to at least pretend that you are a neutral party? The only people, groups, conspiracy theorists that talk about QAnon are radical leftists. The fact that you wrote “QAnon and NBC reported . . .” solidifies exactly where you stand. I attend School Board meetings, my general knowledge of “QAnon” is that it is some laughable group that does not get taken seriously; I could be wrong. However, I attend School Board meeting because I have three children in the school district and I want to make sure that they are not being manipulated by leftist indoctrination like Critical Race Theory. Call me whatever you want, QAnon, a conspiracy theorist, a whacko . . .. whatever, CRT is evil and divisive. My children are not oppressors and the black students of our community are NOT oppressed. Parents all over the country are hopping mad because we received a front row seat into exactly what our children were being taught in the public school system
during the countless classes that Zoomed into our homes over the last year and a half. Parents that have to work, live in NJ and homeschool their children don’t have time for nonsense QAnon conspiracy theories, we have real problems. Jennifer Chinchilla Toms River
Biden Checking Watch Issue Is Performative Outrage Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the backlash President Biden received after photos emerged of him checking his watch during a ceremony for soldiers killed in Afghanistan. This “checking his watch” story is (expletive deleted). If at any point he might’ve blinked, they would blamed him for closing his eyes and refusing to look at the grieving families. Remember, these are the same people who were upset that Obama dared to hold a latte. Dared to wear a tan suit. Dared to play golf or put his feet up on his desk. They’re a bunch of crybabies who can’t find anything real to be upset about because Joe Biden is actually doing a good job, working every day trying to help Americans. So instead of covering the lives of those lost, about whom they pretend to care, they use the occasion as an excuse for completely moronic political points. Once again, Republicans and right-wing media disrespect our troops. Larry Davis Brick
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Around The Jersey Shore Fulfill Recruiting For Hunger Heroes By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE - September is Hunger Action Month and the public is being sought by Fulfill to help spread awareness and to feed those in need at the Jersey Shore. “September is a month where we can stand together to fight hunger in our community. It’s a month to spread the message about the impact of hunger, take action, and dedicate resources to provide nutritious food to people, families, seniors, and veterans struggling with hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” said Lauren Holman, Fulfill’s Board Chair. To help rally support, Fulfill is encouraging people to be a “Hunger Hero” in their mission to #Feed365. A special calendar for September was created by Fulfill with suggestions on what everyone can do to become involved. Suggestions include starting a food collection, signing up for a volunteer shift at Fulfill, sharing posts on social media, and
linking Fulfill to an Amazon Smile account. On Hunger Action Day, Friday, September 17 people were asked to wear orange, the color of hunger. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to sign their schools up for the Students Change Hunger (SCH) at fulfillnj.org/ students-change-hunger. This is a friendly competition where schools and youth community groups host food and/or fund drives. It runs through January 14, 2022. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Fulfill was feeding 136,000 people, including 50,000 children. Today, Fulfill is feeding 215,000 people, including 70,000 children. Fulfill served 3.8 million more meals since the coronavirus crisis affected the Jersey Shore, and the demand for food increased 40 percent. Representatives of the organization noted that 95 cents of every dollar donated to Fulfill goes directly to feeding the hungry. To donate or volunteer, go to fulfillnj.org.
Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Meetings Announced
TOMS RIVER – Do you enjoy civil war history? Do you want to learn more? The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from September through June, on the Campus of Ocean County College (Bartlett Hall). Established in 2014, they are an informal discussion group of all ages, occupations and experience levels. At each monthly meeting, they enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars or other noted experts in Civil War history. Come see what they’re all about. If you should decide to join the group, membership dues are $25 per year. These dues help pay for the
monthly speakers.
• September 8 – Professor Charles Cebula will present: “The Telegraph as a Military Innovation” • October 13 – Paul Bretzger will discuss his book: “Observing Hancock at Gettysburg: • The General’s Leadership Through Eyewitness Accounts” • November 10 – Mike Jessberger will present: “Civil War Medicine” For more information, stop by and enjoy the next meeting or visit their website at: jscwrt.com.
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. Vendors are needed! Outdoor space 10x10 is $10. To become a vendor or for more information, call Jan at 908-839-7613 or email mamajan28@aol.com, or call Ann 732-341-9492.
Substitutes Wanted For Berkeley Schools
BERKELEY – Substitutes are currently needed for Berkeley Township Schools. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substit ute in the school district. To apply, visit btboe.
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Church To Host Free Worship Concert
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Chapel is hosting a free Worship Concert on September 25 beginning 7 p.m. at 401 Hillside Ave., Pine Beach. Intermission with refreshments. All are welcome! Any questions, call Pastor Allen Dorst at 732-240-5348.
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The former Saturday Night Live star also met with current patients and their family members to share the story of his recovery after being in a coma. Morgan has been highly supportive of JFK Johnson since his accident and regularly gives out the “Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing” to shine a light on the specialty of rehabilitation nursing.
HCB First Aid Auxiliary Meeting Announcement BERKELEY – The Auxiliary President, Linda Maddalena, sends her apologies to all the new members that showed up for the first meeting on September 1 at 3 p.m. at the First Aid Squad at 100 Port Royal Drive. The meeting was actually scheduled and she was in contact with the EMS Captain
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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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RWJBarnabas Health Offering Third COVID-19 Dose
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – RWJBarnabas Health is now offering a third COVID-19 dose for those who are immunocompromised. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that people whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised should receive a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) after the initial two doses. This third dose is recommended 28 days after the second dose and is not for people who have received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine. To see if you qualify for this, check the following criteria: You are moderately or severely immunocompromised You have completed the two-dose series of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (either Pfizer or Moderna, NOT Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) You have NOT received COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy (Bamlanivimab, Casiriivimab-imdevimab or Bamlanivimab/ Etesevimab) or passive antibody treatment
(convalescent plasma) in that last 90 days You have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine as part of a clinical trial You are NOT allergic to any ingredient of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Those who meet all the above criteria and are interested in receiving the third dose of the vaccine, please visit rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine to schedule an appointment. Vaccine clinics are available at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals except for RWJUH-Somerset. The vaccination Mega-Site in Edison is now closed. If you are immunocompromised and unsure about receiving the third dose, please talk to your healthcare provider about your medical condition and whether getting the additional dose is appropriate for you. Those who qualify can make an appointment to receive a third dose at any of the RWJBarnabas Health vaccine clinics by visiting: rwjbh.org/ covid19vaccine. For additional information, visit rwjbh.org or covid19.nj.gov. For general COVID-19 questions, call 2-1-1. For medical COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-962-1253.
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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 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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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
7 Medications Have Interesting Off-Label Uses By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Medications aren’t always used for what they were intended for. Many drugs are FDA approved for one condition, but later on, after use on the mass population, new valuable uses are found for the same drug. Since it takes time and money to bring a drug to full FDA-approved status, the medications are simply ordered by physicians and other prescribing practitioners for what’s called an “off-label” use. Physicians are most apt to prescribe off-label medications for children, or for patients facing life-threatening or terminal disorders. To give you an example of other off-label uses, take a look at these popular medications and their traditional approved use, as well as their off-label use. It’s interesting! Ambien® (Zolpidem). America’s favorite sleeper! This medication is approved and indicated for insomnia, but it has an off-label use that some doctor’s know about. It minimizes jet lag when you fly to another time zone and you take it on the long overnight flight. Glucophage® (Metformin). This is a block buster medication traditionally used to reduce blood sugar in people who have Type 2 diabetes. As for its off-label uses, it could help PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms. Neurontin® (Gabapentin). Used conventionally for neuropathic pain, this drug has an off-label use for bipolar disorder, as well as restless legs syndrome. Minipress® (Prazosin). This medication
is used to control high blood pressure, but off-label it is prescribed to help with nightmares that are associated with PTSD. Pamelor® (Nortriptyline). Nortriptyline is FDA approved and indicated for depression. This antidepressant is frequently prescribed for neuropathy, and to help people stop smoking. Risperdal® (Risperidone). This is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia or acute manic phases of bipolar disorder. It has an off-label use for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as well as symptoms of autism and Tourette’s syndrome. Pepcid® (Famotidine). This is a commonly used medication for heartburn and reflux, and it’s sold over-the-counter in the United States. When it comes to off-label uses, famotidine is prescribed to reduce gastritis symptoms associated with non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen. The list of off-label uses above is the tip of the iceberg. This phenomena is fascinating and it clearly demonstrates the importance of utilizing unapproved drugs to help with conditions that don’t respond to traditional remedies. Using a drug for its off-label use may spawn ethical question for some of you. In other words, would you be afraid of taking medications that are not FDA-approved? Or would this concern be minimized if your pain level was high enough to try it, for example? It’s a discussion to have with your own practitioner. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you. Please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to
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Rev. Peter Hartney and Rev. James Occhipinti were there for spiritual leadership to the public and staff in attendance. A number of elected and appointed officials were also in attendance, including Commissioners Gary Quinn, Virginia E. Haines and Joseph H. Vicari, Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Surrogate Jeffrey Moran, County Clerk Scott Colabella, as well as congressional, state and local officials.
─Photo courtesy Ocean County Relatives of those who lost loved ones were joined by local officials in commemorating the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Masks Required For OCC Students This Fall
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College has announced that they will require all students and staff to wear masks indoors for the upcoming fall semester. According to the school’s website, they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its students and staff although they are strongly recommending it. “Vaccination is strongly recommended but not required with the exception of students and faculty in the Nursing and Allied Health programs. Students and faculty in these programs must be vaccinated in order to comply with the vaccine mandate adopted by clinical sites,” OCC states on their website. All offices will reopen on August 30 and classes are set to begin on September 7. The Southern Education Center will be closed for the fall and plans to reopen for the spring 2022 semester. All fall classes will have capacity at pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the college is offering face-to-face, online, remote, and hybrid classes. The HUB is operating in the Student Enrollment Building and is open to serve students in person Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can visit the HUB to register and get help with financial aid, advising and more. As listed on OCC’s website, masks must be worn: • Indoors in classrooms, lecture halls, etc. • Indoors in shared spaces (the library, conference rooms, studios, technology and science labs, computer labs, etc.). • Indoors in the Larson Center except when eating and drinking while seated. • Indoors in private spaces with more than one occupant (shared offices). • Indoors in public spaces (hallways, restrooms, stairs, elevators, lounges, etc.). Masks are not required: • When outdoors. • When seated in a private office occupied by one person. Masks are not required indoors when seated at a workstation, provided there is 6-foot separation from other seated people.
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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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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) WANTED: Records: Cash Paid for Old "45 rpm" and "78 rpm" Records, Soul, Doo Wop, R&b, Rockabilly. (732)244-6313 Or bobo78rpm@verizon.Net. (39) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (43) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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Police: Man Had 2 Guns, Hollow Point Ammo, And Ballistic Vest By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – A Bayville man was arrested for possessing a handgun and more after he was pulled over for reckless driving and was found with two guns, police said. At 8:29 p.m. on September 9, Officer Gavin Cecchini from the Lakehurst Police Department was patrolling with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit when he pulled over a car that was driving erratically. Cecchini found the driver, identified as Jonathan T. Cutler, 45, of Bayville, in possession of a 9mm handgun that was in his waistband. After arresting Cutler, Cecchini proceeded to seize an additional 9mm handgun as well as a ballistic vest/body armor from Cutler’s car. Both handguns were also fully loaded with hollow point
ammunition. Cutler was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun (two counts), Possession of Hollow Point Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, Certain Person not to Possess a Firearm (two counts), Disorderly Person, Reckless Driving, Failure to Signal, Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle and Window Tint. Cutler was ultimately remanded to the Ocean County Jail. Assisting on scene was Lt. Iain James. All criminal charges are merely accusations, and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty. The public is reminded that they may report suspicious activity and remain anonymous or use the tip link on the website lakehurstpolice.org.
BlueClaws 2022 Schedule Announced, Opening Night Is April 8
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Gear up for a new season with the BlueClaws as they announce their 2022 schedule with opening day slated for April 8 against the Aberdeen IronBirds. This will be the second season that the BlueClaws will play as the High-A East affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the second season playing with their new title: Jersey Shore BlueClaws. “We’re very excited to release our 2022 schedule,” BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti said. “While it’s a bittersweet time of year as one season wraps up, be assured we’re already planning out 2022 and making it another Clawsome summer for our great Jersey Shore fans.” The schedule includes 132, 66 being home games with most series being six games in
length. With the exception of July 4, each Monday will be a day off. The BlueClaws will welcome the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets) for three series covering 15 games: May 31 to June 5, July 22 to July 24 and August 23 to 28. In addition, the Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) will make three trips covering 18 games: May 3 to May 8, July 4/July 6 to 10 and August 2 to August 7. For 2022, the BlueClaws will be home on Mother’s Day (May 8), Father’s Day (June 19) and the 4th of July. The team will also be at home for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend (May 27 to 29). Game times will be released at a later date. 2022 ticket packages will be available soon with information posted to BlueClaws.com at the appropriate time.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to
him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going
to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend
physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely
even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.
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Around The Jersey Shore Fulfill Distributes School Supplies To Kids In Need
─Photo courtesy Fulfill Backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to families in need throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Almost 400 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to K-12 schools throughout the region by Fulfill. Fulfill used to be known as the Food Banks of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, but changed its name to reflect that they handle more than just the nutritional needs of the community. Collecting school supplies and giving them out is just one example of this. Kids in Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Brick, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Howell, Lakewood, Long Branch, Manahawkin, Neptune, Ocean, Point Pleasant, Tinton Falls, and Toms River received the backpacks filled with notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, scissors, crayons, markers, folders, lunch boxes, and more. “Fulfill’s team asked for donations from the public based on what school districts were asking families to purchase for their children for the school year. The amount of school supplies and backpacks collected far exceeded our expectations, and we are incredibly grateful! Families who have yet to recover from the pandemic simply cannot afford the expense of what’s necessary for school while also trying to put food on the table,” said Lauren Holman, Fulfill’s Board Chair. Pamela, a mother of two from Asbury Park, said, “It helps me, the pocketbook. Everything is so expensive with COVID. The prices went up. Thank you for the backpacks and supplies, they did need them.”
Freedom Daniels, a father from Long Branch, said, “It helps a lot because they go through all of this stuff so fast.” As his daughters unzipped their new backpacks and checked out their school supplies on their porch with smiles on their faces, he added, “It’s a beautiful thing. We appreciate it, we really do.” Fulfill thanked individual donators as well as their corporate partners: Staples of Ocean and Shrewsbury, Nestle USA, Booskerdoo of Asbury Park, Ocean First, SHI, Athleta at the Grove, and Commvault. A few high school students also deserve recognition for their extraordinary efforts collecting school supplies and backpacks for Fulfill: Lily Formichella, 18, a senior at Manasquan High School; Quinn Lumsden, 16, a sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven High School; and brothers Andrew and Justin Harrison, both 15, students at Holmdel High School. These school supplies were also distributed to children in need at the weekly Friday “Pop Your Trunk” Food Distribution at Fulfill in Neptune, at regular visits throughout the community by Fulfill’s Mobile Pantry, and by members of Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team at visits by Fulfill’s Benefits Bus. Additional backpacks are also available at Fulfill’s Satellite Office at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown and through the Ocean Partnership for Children’s Center. For more information, visit FulfillNJ.org.
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4th Annual Oktoberfest Returns
MANCHESTER – After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309 Route 70 E in Manchester. The event will be held on September 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children 12 and under admitted free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the ‘Oktoberfest’ link on their website, redeemermanchester.org. Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of fun-filled merriment at the annual outdoor celebration event featuring great fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst, hot dogs, red cabbage, German potato salad and many other offerings, and of course, great Oktoberfest beer on tap.
Featured will be the fantastic four-piece German polka band, Chris and Ronnie. They will be performing live throughout the event for your enjoyment. Their outstanding talent is sure to bring spirited song and dance to the party. The Rev. Dan Berteau, the Senior Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran says that this event is “a way of giving back to our community by providing an opportunity to connect together and celebrate life with our neighbors. God has created people with the gift of joy and happiness so we should enable one another to do just that, together as God’s family. Scripture says to ‘rejoice in the Lord always’ and we intend doing just that with the community through this funfilled evening.” For more information, call 732-657-2828.
Downtown Dance Academy: Newest Addition To Ocean County Mall
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month. The Ocean County Mall announced that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense. Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child feel special while teaching the art of dance, fitness, self-esteem and the joy of
movement. The Toms River based studio offers various classes on styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro and more. In addition to Downtown Dance Academy, the Ocean County Mall has announced two other stores and services opening soon: a Windsor Fashions store that sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories; and a Sola Salons which offers turnkey, move in ready salon studios and services. For a full list of stores, visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Around The Jersey Shore Unvaccinated Are Nearly 6x More Likely To Be Hospitalized
PRINCETON – Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of COVID hospitalizations. Nearly three in every four patients hospitalized with COVID, or 73.3 percent, had not received a single dose of the vaccine, according to data reported by N.J. hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal. A new bulletin from NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation provides a snapshot view of data from August 31, as reported by hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal. The full breakdown of the vaccination status of hospitalized COVID patients shows: 73.3 percent are not vaccinated 23.7 percent are fully vaccinated 3 percent are partially vaccinated. With nearly 5.6 million fully vaccinated individuals in New Jersey and 2.7 million still unvaccinated, the roughly 265 vaccinated patients and 730 unvaccinated patients this August equate to a hospitalization rate of 4.33 per 100,000 for the fully vaccinated and 26.33 per 100,000 for the unvaccinated. All told, the unvaccinated are nearly 6 times more vulnerable to serious COVID illness that lands them in a hospital bed. “The data confirms once again: Vaccination is the strongest weapon we have to
protect against serious COVID illness and hospitalization,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our state is experiencing a new influx of COVID patients, but this increase is different than our earlier surges – because now we know that many of these hospitalizations are preventable simply by getting the safe and effective COVID vaccine.” Just eight weeks ago, New Jersey marked an all-pandemic low of 267 hospitalized COVID patients on July 2. That number has climbed with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant; on August 26, N.J. hospitals again surpassed the milestone of 1,000 COVID patients in their care, and the number continues to rise, standing at 1,065 on September 1. NJHA also analyzed COVID hospitalizations and vaccination by age. Recent weeks have seen the number of pediatric cases in New Jersey rise as a proportion of total COVID hospitalizations from 1.13 percent in the first three months of 2021 to 1.93 percent by the end of June. Among ages 0-17, 76.9 percent of those hospitalized with COVID are not vaccinated, compared with 23.1 percent who are fully vaccinated. Those numbers reflect that vaccination is available beginning at age 12 under an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. There is no vaccination available for ages 0-12 at this time. See the full CHART bulletin at njha.com/ CHART.
Hops With Heroes Fundraiser
BAYVILLE – Who’s ready to continue celebrating Bayville Volunteer Fire Department’s 75th Anniversary? They’re excited to announce that they are bringing back the Hops With Heroes Fundraiser on October 15 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Bayville Fire House, 645 Route 9.
Come out and try some of the best local, beer, wine & spirits. They have amazing vendors lined up to attend to showcase their products. Space is limited so get your tickets now! Tickets are $25 per person. Purchase tickets by visiting bayvillefire.eventbrite.com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 18 - sept 24 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pull out the list of things you were going to “think about later,” as you now have the imagination to visualize results. Expect to enjoy smooth sailing with both relationships and finances in the second half of the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be a live wire whether you’re entertaining a romantic partner or mingling in a crowd. However, in the upcoming week, your serious obligations could interfere with your freedom to socialize. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t explain, don’t complain. A brief period of misunderstandings may put relationships in a tailspin early this week. This should pass, and then you’ll have an opportunity to share your affections. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t be a wallflower in the week ahead. Enjoy working with talented, imaginative people. If you don’t immediately receive the warm responses you expect from loved ones, be patient and take time for self-care. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push past discouragement. Take any doubts and concerns seriously before they trip you up. You may suspect that someone is envious of you, but in the week ahead, you may have a chance to win them over to your side. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone has strong powers of empathy. If they don’t get it, explain it to them. In the week ahead, think for yourself rather than going along with the crowd. By midweek you may be empowered to put plans into motion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Drum up
support from friends and promote your dreams in the week to come. Someone is likely to provide the helping hand you need to get projects off the ground. Don’t waste time debating the fine points. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ignore an itch to adjust plans. Someone close may want the freedom to do their own thing, so relax and avoid placing restraints on loved ones. The grapevine might be buzzing about you in the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embrace inspiration. You may be motivated by material ambitions and can achieve financial security through hard work. Promises and agreements that are too easy to attain may not go as planned in the first half of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your ego in check and give yourself plenty of self-validation. Your sterling work ethic is what will gain the most attention in the week ahead. Ignoring social activities and pleasantries can create problems. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Out with the old and in with the new. Old conditions and friendships could fall apart due to differences of opinion or dissimilar political views. Avoid making important financial decisions or promises early in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An internal tug-of-war may leak out and affect your relationships as the week begins. Human inconsistencies are a symptom of human nature, so keep your expectations realistic. A partner’s well-meant advice is worth hearing.
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YOU’LL LOVE THESE SWEET AND SAVORY ROASTED CARROTS A WHOLE BUNCH! By America’s Test Kitchen
SPICE-ROASTED CARROTS Serves 4
1 1/2 pounds medium carrots with tops 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh carrot tops, cilantro, mint or parsley (optional) 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Trim green tops from carrots, leaving about 1 inch of greens attached; set greens aside and save for garnish or another use. Peel carrots and transfer to a foil-lined
rimmed baking sheet. 3. In a small bowl, combine oil, salt, paprika, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder and cayenne (if using). Stir mixture until combined. 4. Drizzle oil mixture over carrots. Use your hands to toss and rub carrots until evenly coated. Spread carrots into an even layer on the baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil. 5. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Remove foil. Use tongs to flip carrots over. 6. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue to roast, uncovered, until the thick ends of the carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let carrots cool for 5 minutes. 7. Transfer carrots to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped carrot tops or herbs (if using). Serve.
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