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Restoration of New Jersey’s most famous elephant nears completion
Lucy the Elephant may totally reopen by Christmas.
Efforts to revive the beloved landmark in Margate are approach not on time and approach over finances, however Lucy’s caretakers say the top is close to.
An eight-month restoration venture began in 2019 and was projected to price $1.4 million. It has now been 13-months and the venture is almost $1 over finances.
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All of it started when Lucy was attributable to get a brand new paint job, however issues and leaks had been found on her steel pores and skin.
As repairs had been tried, deeper issues had been found, and it was determined her whole pores and skin and underlayment would get replaced to protect her for future generations.
Lucy has been sheathed in steel scaffolding and wrapped in plastic because the work progressed.
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Now, it is virtually finished. Lucy simply wants a bathe.
Firefighters will douse the large pachyderm in water to check the brand new pores and skin for leaks.
If that goes nicely, the scaffolding will probably be eliminated.
Excursions have continued throughout Lucy’s renovation and the present store has remained open to assist increase cash for repairs.
The Save Lucy Committee has hoped to have the work accomplished by this previous Memorial Day, however now hopes for a grand re-opening in November or December.
Lucy was designated as a Nationwide Historic Landmark In 1976, was initially in-built 1881 by an actual property developer hoping to promote tons in Margate (then generally known as South Atlantic Metropolis), the six-story pachyderm served as an workplace, a tavern, and a cottage earlier than falling into disrepair within the Nineteen Sixties. She was even scheduled for demolition.
The Save Lucy Committee was fashioned and raised the cash to each transfer her and renovate her. In 1970, she was moved about 100 yards to a metropolis owned lot and the unique wooden construction was buttressed by metal. She has now been in the identical spot for 50 years.
Eric Scott is the senior political director and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You may attain him at eric.scott@townsquaremedia.com
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A body was found Sunday afternoon in Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s State Park Police confirmed to NJ Advance Media.
Police said they could not release any other details Sunday night as the matter was still under investigation.
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🐟 Food & Drug Administration issues recall alert for norovirus
🐟 15 states impacted including New Jersey
🐟 Norovirus spreads easily and quickly
Federal authorities are warning of potentially contaminated seafood sold by a California company to several states including New Jersey.
The alert of a norovirus outbreak was issued by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco on Thursday, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
It affects oysters harvested in British Columbia, Canada by Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood.
The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers under several brand names.
The brands include Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Oysters sold as these brands harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9 should be thrown away. They are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
These oysters were also sold in the neighboring states of Pennsylvania and New York, the FDA said.
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People who eat food contaminated with norovirus will usually know within 12 to 48 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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This 2016 photo shows oysters grown in Middle Township, NJ. Oysters grown in New Jersey are not affected by the recall. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Symptoms aren’t subtle; they will often include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Fever, headache, and body aches are also possible.
The combination of diarrhea and vomiting can leave people severely dehydrated, especially young children, older adults, and those with other illnesses.
Most people sick with norovirus will recover within a few days. However, they should be careful around others because they can continue to spread the virus for another few days.
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