Vol. 23 - No. 31
In This Week’s Edition
The berkeley
Times
jerseyshoreonline.com
Your FREE Weekly Hometown Newspaper For Bayville, Berkeley, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate and South Toms River
Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 8-13.
Letters Page 7.
Dear Joel Brother Rivalry
Page 18.
Kid’s Coloring Raffle Page 24.
Dear Pharmacist Forget About New Year’s Resolutions, Do It Now!
Page 17.
Inside The Law
Berkeley Council Sworn In, Make Appointments By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - The swearing in of the four incumbent Township Council members offered a time of reflection for the governing body, and a time to discuss future plans. The council members - James Byrnes, Sophia Gingrich, Angelo Guadagno, and Judith Noonan - were sworn in by Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R-3rd) for terms that will last until the end of 2021. Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin (R-10th) and Freeholder Virginia Haines were also in attendance. The ceremony also included a recording of Jim Mooney singing the National Anthem. Mooney was a veteran who would sing the song at special events in town before his passing. As the song played, (Berkeley - See Page 5)
Berkeley To Ban Marijuana Sales
–Photo by Chris Lundy Councilwoman Judith Noonan is sworn into her position by Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R-3rd).
Junior Historians Catalog Monuments
Time To Review Your Will
Page 19.
Business Directory Page 22.
Classifieds Page 21.
Fun Page
–Photo by Chris Lundy Historians Barbara Moreau, Heather Zbikowski, and Frank Parks pose by the statue in the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
Page 23.
Wolfgang Puck
Bread Winner: A Winning Recipe To Help You Keep Two New Year’s Resolutions
Page 27.
Horoscope Page 27.
– Photos courtesy Ocean County Historical Society Left: The Tuckerton monument to the “red men” who died in World War I. Right: Brick’s Angel in Anguish statue was sculpted to remember those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Quinn Hopping Funeral Home BURIALS | ENTOMBMENTS | CREMATIONS PRE-PLANNING without OBLIGATION
26 Mule Road, Toms River | 732-240-3800 | Quinn-Hoppingfh.com
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – How many monuments are there in Ocean County? That was a simple enough question that led to a three-year scavenger hunt for members of the Junior (Monuments - See Page 4)
| January 6, 2018
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - Facing Governor-elect Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to make marijuana legal, the Township Council introduced an ordinance that would effectively ban even the legalized sale of marijuana within the confines of Berkeley Township. Mayor Carmen Amato said that the township has a “world class D.A.R.E.” program in the school district, teaching kids the bad sides of drug use, and how marijuana is a gateway drug. Meanwhile, a different message would be sent by the governor. “We’re in the midst of the worst opioid epidemic,” he said. Legalizing a drug is “bad public policy.” There are a lot of issues that council members brought up, such as it still being illegal federally, or Colorado residents given the chance to vote for it, and that the Food and Drug Administration would have to analyze every strain that’s sold, and that a black market for the drug would form that would be just the same as it is now. “For every pro, there’s 10 against,” Council President James Byrnes said. If it’s for medicinal use, that is more appropriate, but even that can be abused. He would rather see the penalties lessened for marijuana possession than see it legalized. “In half of our drop-outs, the common denominator is pot,” he said. Councilman Thomas Grosse, who is a police officer in Toms River, said he was glad that the entire council was on board with this ban. Again, he said that some people have medical reasons, but marijuana should not be allowed for recreational use. During the public portion of the meeting, resident Sam Cammarato said he supported Berkeley’s ban on marijuana dispensaries. People talk about the benefit to taxing the sale of marijuana, he said, but what is the cost to taxpayers to support someone who has become an addict? He also had another question that went unanswered. He wanted to know what would happen if someone was able to buy marijuana in another town that allowed it to be legally sold, and then brought it to Berkeley.
Michael T. Sutton, Manager • N.J. Lic. No. 4128 Benjamin “Matt” Wade, Advance Planning Director • N.J. Lic. No. 5028 David Kalinowski, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 3925 Steven J. Andrews, Director • N.J. Lic. No. 4435 “We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and delivering a standard of service that is 100% guaranteed.”
Page 2, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
I
f you are between the ages of 35 and 79 your doctor suspects you may have lung cancer, consider participating in a clinical research study to help in the advancement of diagnostic testing and cancer detection. This study requires only a single visit where a blood sample will be taken. To participate, you must have CT suspicion of lung cancer or have a recent CT showing a pulmonary nodule > 4mm. Financial compensation will be provided to qualified participants. Learn more today about how you can participate in this study and help shape the future of cancer research.
jerseyshoreonline.com
Learn how
you can
contribute
to the future
of cancer
diagnostics. Call 1-917-446-1139 or visit Dr. Vinay Sikand 508 Lakehurst Road, Suite A-1
Toms River, NJ 08755
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 3
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 4, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Monuments:
Continued From Page 1 Historical Society, who photographed and catalogued them all. They managed to find 157 monuments in Ocean County’s 33 municipalities. The result of this search is a book called “A Photo Journal Of Monuments And Memorials Of Ocean County, New Jersey.” The Junior members Faith Hennig, Sara Lee Da Ponte, Samantha Trembley, and Katlyin Rae were involved in the project. Historical Society members Grace Towery, Jane Loihle, and Frank Parks are also acknowledged. Heather Zbikowski, of Forked River, did a lot of the research and typed up the book. Her neighbor, Barbara Moreau, got her interested in history when she was 10. “It’s probably one of my favorite things to do in school,” she said. A sophomore in high school, she plans on studying neurology upon graduation. The group wanted a project to do over the summer, Zbikowski said, “and it turned into three years.” Part of this was people kept coming up with more monuments. For example, the new well commemorating Beachwood’s 100th birthday and the Protectors of Freedom monument in Bey Lea Park in Toms River were so new that they didn’t even get into this book. “People kept adding more and we had to keep adding pages and it kept getting bigger,” Zbikowski said. “We had a lot of questions about what we saw and why it was there,” she said, remarking about “how many things can relate back to where we are.”
For example, in of the military. Some of her home town in them are lifelike statLacey, there is a ues. Some of them are Wall of Freedom, do-it-yourself, like the of people who were painted rock of Lacey. lost. There were There are a lot that a lot of familiar commemorate solemn last names. It puts moments in history. things in perspecFor example, there’s a tive. small plaque where the Some were hardHindenburg crashed er to find than in Lakehurst and a others. One was Holocaust memorial covered in sand. It in Lakewood. There’s read “The waters the Angel in Anguish, of Old Cranberry located at Windward Inlet flowed on this Beach in Brick, that approximate site commemorates the atcirca 1750-1812.” tacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The group had There are also some learned of a statue places in Ocean County of a Native Amerthat have pieces of the ica n t h at wa s World Trade Center. somewhere around Some of these trag–Photos courtesy Ocean Great Bay BouleCounty Historical Society edies have been lost vard and Route 9 This statue celebrates firemen every- to living memory, in Tuckerton. They cast only in stone and where, and particularly in Toms River. scoured the side of bronze. There’s the methe road, and the morial on Ocean Road corners of the intersection before realizing it in Point Pleasant that reads “In memoriam to the was right there in the middle of the road. It victims of the Packet Minturn, lost at sea in a was called the “Memorial to all members of storm off our coast, Feb. 15, 1846.” the Improved Order of Red Men,” and it listed They span centuries. Brick has a monument different tribes who lost members in “the World marking the summer meeting place of the LenWar 1917-1919.” ni Lenape and monuments in memory of the There are religious ones like Padre Pio and vari- Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters. ous Biblical figures. Pretty much every major war Occasionally, though, you’ll find one that celehas at least one memorial, as well as every branch brates something positive, such as the firefighter
in downtown Toms River, the Little Leaguer in the Ocean County Mall, the tourists on Route 37, or the statue that celebrates “Human Endeavor” in Toms River. Some of the monuments are very curious. For example, there’s a memorial to “Candor,” the first horse of Stanley Dancer. The “Alleged Geographical Center of Ocean County” is apparently on Evergreen Road in Plumsted. Island Heights’ former Wanamaker camp ground had a monument for the Battle of Verdun. There is a memorial for the blind in Toms River that is written in braille. And then there’s the torpedo in South Toms River. Lacey and Toms River seem to have the most monuments, said Ocean County Historical Society member Barbara Moreau. Brian Hanlon, the local sculptor, was responsible for quite a lot of them. Moreau personally thanked him for his help in this project. The juniors looked them up in the library, Moreau said, and then talked to people in towns to find more. The book itself is a monument, dedicated to Moreau’s late husband, William, for his help with the Juniors. Moreau related how excited the students get when they do research and learn something new. “I wanted children to be proud of their history,” she said. “They need to know about the past.” The book will be on display and on sale at the Ocean County Historical Society museum at 26 Hadley Ave. Youth and adults who are interested in helping the historical society can call them at 732-341-1880.
Challenge yourself and see the results. Before
$100 off
Berkeley
10-Week Challenge
Limited time, while space is available
THEMAXChallenge.com
After
86 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ Mike & Tracey Keogh (732) 504-6970
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 5
Berkeley:
Continued From Page 1 members of the audience slowly joined in. MacArthur addressed the public, and noted that the position of elected official comes with some sacrifice. He briefly mentioned how he didn’t remember getting “beat up” as much as he does now when he was a local official, and attributed that to how divided the country is. Coming back around to the Berkeley officials, he commended them on their choice to serve the town and its people. Haines expressed a similar notion, that especially on a local level, “that’s when people really want to connect with you.” So, you have to make yourself available, whether you can solve their problem or not. Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich had been president of the council this year, and handed off the reins to Byrnes. He had been council president in 2012, 2013, and 2014, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, even though his home had been damaged as well. “Being council president, you assume a lot of responsibilities,” she said, noting that she couldn’t have done it without the support of the other council members. Each of the council members had a chance to comment, and thanked voters for their confidence in them to continue doing their jobs. The reorganization meeting was also a time to appoint employees and members of volunteer boards, such as: • Deputy clerk Karen Stallings • Holman, Frenia, and Allison, PC - town-
ship auditor • William Antonides and Co. - accountant in fee • Golf Advisory Committee: Councilman John Bacchione, Sal Mastroberti, Taylor Butler, Brendan Villano, and Nick Donatiello • Planning Board Class III member John Bacchione • Municipal prosecutors Citta, Holzapfel, and Zabarsky; and individually Steven A. Zabarsky, Eugene Racz, Alexander Becker, Morgan Montano, Paul Granick, Ronald DeLigny, Robert Greitz, and Brian Wilkie. Alternates would be Bonnie Peterson, George Murphy, Gregory McGuckin, Christopher Koutsouris, Jerry Dasti, (Berkeley - See Page 14)
–Photos by Chris Lundy Clockwise, from left: Council members Angelo Guadagno, Sophia Gingrich, and James Byrnes are sworn into their positions by Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R-3rd).
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 6, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Opinions & Commentary F eatured L etter Thank You To Our Hospitals I recently had to spend time at three of the local hospitals with a loved one. I’m one of those people who sleep over, so I saw what goes on day and night. The three hospitals are part of the Hackensack group. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I take my hat off to you. Each place was full of professionalism and love and care. You can buy professionalism but you can’t buy love and care. In each facility the people knew their jobs from top to bottom, whether it was a doctor, technician,
nurse, aide, support group, and many others. I could not find any fault. I have never been so impressed with a group like this. The men of the cloth were right there to do their job and pray for my loved one. We are going to come through our trauma better people than when we went in, due to these hospitals. All I have to do is thank you one and all for a job well done. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
We Welcome Letters To The Editor! The Berkeley Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for verification. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to
edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail or bring typed letters to: 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail news@jerseyshoreonline. com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion. The opinions expressed in the Letters To The Editor section do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, management or sponsors of Micromedia Publications/ Jersey Shore Online. Letters to the Editor are the OPINION of the writer and the content is not checked for accuracy.
Micromedia Publications, Inc. MANCHESTER TIMES • BERKELEY TIMES BRICK TIMES • JACKSON TIMES • HOWELL TIMES • TOMS RIVER TIMES SOUTHERN OCEAN TIMES P.O. Box 521 • 15 Union Ave. • Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Phone: 732-657-7344 • Fax: 732-657-7388 e-mail: news@jerseyshoreonline.com jerseyshoreonline.com
Stewart Swann, President & Publisher Robyn Weber, Vice-President Jason Allentoff, GM/Editor-In-Chief Allison Gradzki, Production Manager Adriana Starcic, Graphic Artist Maria Toensmann, Layout Artist Chris Lundy, News Editor Kimberly Bosco, Assistant News Editor Laura Hoban, Distribution Manager OFFICE CLOSED: Saturday and Sunday
Published Weekly. Copyright by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All material printed in The Berkeley Times is copyrighted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. unless otherwise noted. The reproduction of the contents, in full or in part, is prohibited, unless permission is granted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Letters To The Editor Leaving a Lasting Legacy From time to time I’m asked what my greatest achievement as a freeholder has been. It’s not always an easy question to answer. I’m very proud of my efforts to redevelop Fort Monmouth, including my work to help provide services for our veterans. The Child Advocacy Center is also something in which I take great satisfaction. But when I think of my greatest single achievement, I have to say it is the legacy of the land we have preserved. While other efforts have helped important segments of our population, the preservation of open lands has provided a permanent foundation that future generations will be able to build upon. It is an asset that serves the entire county. Directly, it provides a habitat that protects biodiversity, provides a myriad of recreational opportunities, both active and passive, and adds value to the neighborhoods and communities in which it is located. The indirect benefits are even greater. Where it is farmland, it provides locally grown fresh food. Where it is conservation lands - from open fields to century forests - it cleans the air and cools the land. And all open land helps to manage stormwater, store drinking water and treat wastewater. People who never visit a farm or field or forest benefit from our protection of them, which makes open land the best investment we can make in the future of Monmouth County. All of this makes it particularly important now for everyone to pay close attention to the new Open Space Plan being developed by the Park System. Monmouth County has seen the development of thousands of acres of land that are lost to future preservation efforts. The land that is left is also increasingly sensitive in nature. This makes the challenges we face ahead even greater and more urgent. The careful planning and the wise allocation of resources that have been the hallmark of our previous efforts will be even more essential in the future. The land is the lasting legacy in which every Monmouth
I suggested that the errors designed and constructed, County resident can share and be Letters To The Editor and omissions insurance for take pride. I am just happy to have had the opportunity to do my part as a freeholder in this ongoing process. Nothing makes me prouder. Freeholder Lillian G Burry Colts Neck
Police Station Never Should Have Got This Bad I have read your front page article on the Barnegat Township Hall & Police Station in your December 23, 2017 edition of Southern Ocean Times. When I finished, I went back and read it twice more. Unfortunately, nothing in that sad story changed. The crux of this problem is that full time Municipal and Police Department employees didn’t do their jobs. The oversight personnel, the elected township officials, certainly didn’t perform their due diligence either. This is a cart before the horse matter. There have been tremendous changes in Barnegat Township that have taken place in fits and spurts over the 40+ years since I was a kid and our family docked our 18’ Emerson Farley-built garvey in Budge Ridgeway’s slips on Woodmansee Avenue on Double Creek. Little has been done with the Township’s infrastructure to deal with all of the new construction and all of the new people who have moved in to Southern Ocean County, a large number of whom have landed in Barnegat Township. Yet the Township Committee drafted, presented and apparently approved a $15 million bond issue when no one has come up with a determination of the actual needs, needs that will grow and need to be adjusted; a solution that is workable, well-designed, adjustable and efficient. And the township solicitor let them all do this? Why would they do that before the full planning and details of needs were developed? How did they know whatever it is that they propose would cost $15 million when it is obvious that no one there knows what they need, how the building that would fulfill those needs should
do all departments need to be housed together, what future expansions should be planned on buildings that should be designed for expansions, and for how much money. Barnegat Township has not finished growing, of that I am certain. But substantial longterm planning is in order before the Township should be selling municipal bonds and starting construction on anything. The Township and County should have a ton of information about the growth of Barnegat Township over the past 20 years or so. Can’t a professional take that information and interpolate that data into what they think the town will grow and change into over the next 20 years and tie that into what new or remodeled facilities are needed? It would also be a good idea to further interpolate the needs an additional 20 years into the future so that likely Township needs can be planned and any facilities built or remodeled would be done in a way that expansion would be reasonable from both efficiency and financial reasons over time. It seems that someone should be doing this before the taxpayers in Barnegat Township find themselves repaying bonds that were sold and the proceeds used to buy and construct things that end up doing the Township, and its citizens, little good. My business’s office has been in Moorestown, NJ since 1982 and the Town Hall there burned to the ground about 15 years ago. The Police Department was in that building along with all Township functions except for Water, Sewer and Public Works. At first, the town created what the police needed for the short term in the Public Works facility but the Town Manager and the Council were aware that it would be some time before a new Town Hall would be built so the Town leased office and flex space in a large office industrial park on the north side of town. The Council had discovered that the insurance on Town Hall was nowhere near the replacement cost. They recovered an insurance claim recovery of about $3,000,000 but, for years, the least expensive bid to rebuild Town Hall on the same footprint was $12,000,000.
the insurance broker should be addressed but nothing has been done. Why was that coverage not kept up to what would have been needed to replace that building? If nothing else, that should serve as a warning to our Ocean County town managers who might read this letter. Those managers should conduct an annual survey on replacement costs on all municipal properties and then confirm that the insurance policies on those properties provide the appropriate coverage. Tax rates went up after Moorestown built a new Town Hall that includes a new library (remember those?), since the insurance settlement did not provide anywhere near what Moorestown needed to rebuild Town Hall. The town finally built the new Town Hall, including the library, for about $14,000,000 but the Police Department like their leased space and stayed there since that space is cost effective and the size and floorplan can easily be adjusted. The Police no longer find that they need to be co-located in Town Hall. How about that? While all of this was going on, the Moorestown Township Municipal Court rented the Courtroom of the Borough of Maple Shade, a mile away, and that worked just fine. Moorestown’s Municipal Judge and Court Officials worked out of the leased space except for Court Nights. The point is that perhaps Barnegat has an opportunity at this time to save money by merging and/or sharing a lot of township functions with neighboring towns as a way to become far more cost effective and efficient for the taxpayers of the Township. In any case, they should be planning on handling as much growth in the next 20 years and they have had in the last 20. Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven
MacArthur’s Flood Insurance Statement A Farce After slogging through al l h is “I ” clai m s a nd (Letters - See Page 7)
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 7
Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari As I complete my 11th time serving as the Director the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I look back at the year with great pride knowing many good things have been accomplished in 2017. Providing core services to the more than 600,000 people who call Ocean County home, along with maintaining affordability and a stable county tax rate were all goals met by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2017. I am especially proud to be a part of the partnership that has resulted in work getting underway on a new Performing Arts Academy for our young residents who are interested in pursuing this area as a career. Enhanced performing arts training empowers graduates with the practical skills for higher education and/or a professional career in the arts. The academy offers
four majors: theater, vocal, dance and audio engineering. By developing a unique public/private partnership that includes the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County College, the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools and the Grunin Foundation, we will be able to provide our high school students with the rare opportunity to attend a new Perfor ming Ar ts Academy on the campus of Ocean County College, Toms River. By locating the new academy on the college campus, students will be accessing college courses and all the amenities of the college like its library, student center and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. Once they complete the academy curriculum, students will be awarded OCC’s associate degree and will be half way to a bachelor’s degree – all
A Look Back At 2017 for a fraction of the tuition cost of a university degree. Ocean County’s senior citizens – now at almost 170,000 – will benefit from the changes coming to the Ocean County Southern Service Center in Stafford Township that will be completed in 2018. The county-operated facility will be expanded to accommodate meal preparation for the almost 300,000 meals served to the County’s seniors over the course of the year that are part of the senior nutrition and home delivered meals program. Meals are also served to seniors at the numerous senior nutrition sites located throughout the County. As chairman of Senior Services, I recognize the senior nutrition and home delivered meal program is essential for allowing seniors that are frail and homebound to maintain their independence. The program also serves as a lifeline for seniors, providing them with a daily visit from someone who not only delivers a meal but can assess if there is a problem. I am especially proud of this
program and look forward to the positive changes that will be implemented in the New Year. Throughout 2017, I have closely worked with my colleagues on the Board of Freeholders to make certain Ocean County remains an affordable place to live, raise a family and retire. Through our work as fiscal conservatives, Ocean Count y has again been awarded the AAA bond rating – the highest possible rating. Maintaining t h is A A A bond r at i ng speaks volumes about the experience of this Board of Freeholders and is a testament to the entire county government, each depar t ment working to make certain this county remains financially stable and able to withstand any financial challenges that may come its way. The Board also works in concert to make certain our county property tax rate remains stable so as we end the year we have held true to our pledge of no surprises when it comes to county property taxes or the budget. As liaison to tourism and business development, I
am pleased that the summer of 2017 brought thousands and thousands of visitors to Ocean County which is a premiere vacation destination. From our pristine ocean beaches to the many recreational activities found on Barnegat Bay and throughout the County, we had a strong summer season which equates to jobs and a boost to the county’s economic engine. All of my colleagues on the Board continued to assure top notch services were provided to our taxpayers and residents throughout the year. Under the leadership of Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., the state’s longest serving freeholder, work is advancing on the reconstruction of Berkeley Island County Park and is expected to be complete late spring/early summer of 2018. Our more than 1,600 county road lane miles continued to be well maintained under the guidance of Freeholder Gerry P. Little. Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, m a ke s publ ic s a fet y a priority and works closely with agencies like the Ocean County Sheriff’s
Letters:
Continued From Page 6 self-congratulatory rhetoric, readers were not told that he (and the rest of the worst Congress in history) allowed the program to expire on December 22nd. That came on the heels of similar MacArthur propaganda about 2017’s other “reform” fiascoes: the tax-us-more-so-millionaires-pay-less reform and the failed repeal-healthcare-without-replacing-it reform. Unless this publication wants to be the Fox News of the Jersey Shore, you have to stop printing such one-sided political baloney. MacArthur is running for re-election in 2018, so the Times should not give him free publicity, especially when he tries to
Department, Ocean County Prosecutor and Corrections Department in keeping our streets safe and our residents out of har ms’ way. Freeholder Virginia E . Hai ne s, who work s tirelessly with agencies like the Board of Social Services, Human Services and the Planning Department’s key programs like Fi rst Ti me Homebuyer and Community Development Block Grant, helps wherever possible to make a difference for those residents who need help and assistance. From our veterans to our seniors, from students to young families to our retirees, we are committed to providing the best services and programs to all of you. As we conclude 2017, I want to extend my congratulations to Freeholders Little and Bartlett as they are named Director and Deputy Director of the Board respectively for 2018. And, I want to take this time to say thank you to all of you who call Ocean County home. It is a pr ivilege to serve you and I look forward to continuing to serve you as a Freeholder in the New Year.
mislead your readers. He’s a millionaire, and the president recently attended his fund-raiser in North Jersey, so MacArthur certainly can afford to pay for newspaper ads to present his propaganda. Please don’t insult the intelligence of your readers by aiding and abetting one candidate for the next 11 months at the expense of objective, factual journalism. Sue DiNimiano Brick, NJ Editor’s note: The politicians are given a space to speak about issues on our Government page. It is not paid advertising. We print their press releases as a service to residents, so they can understand what’s on the minds of their elected officials.
Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 8, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
The Law Office Of
JANET M. RICHTER 600 Mule Road, Holiday City Plaza III (Corner of Mule & Davenport Roads)
(732) 240-7530 Holiday City Resident
Wills, Real Estate Closings, Power of Attorney FREE CONSULTATIONS House Calls Available National Academy Of Elder Law • NJ & CA Bar • 30 Years Experience
Cops: Overdose Report At School Unfounded
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – A report of a death by overdose at Beachwood Elementary School was unfounded, police said. A report was made on a Facebook group that there had been an overdose in the vicinity of the school but provided little information. The
school was closed at the time, as it was Jan. 1. Police Chief Robert Tapp said that a call did come in for an unconscious male in a vehicle. However, the subject was alert and conscious when police arrived. He was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River by Beachwood First Aid for medical evaluation.
Start 2018 with Ocean County Library’s Adult Winter Reading
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will host the annual winter reading program for adults. The program will run Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. Participants will read a minimum of five books from different pre-selected categories, including nonfiction, book to movie, science fiction, or an adult or young adult title of their
choice. Branches will each have one prize bag and the library system grand prize will be a Kindle Fire tablet. Participants may submit one entry form for every five books read. Entry forms will be available at the branches. For more information, check with your local library branch.
Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130
Cable Ave, Beachwood. Meetings will be held at 1 p.m. For more information visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.
New Year’s Day Beach Hike BERKELEY – Come out for the Annual New Year’s Day Hike at Island Beach State Park on Jan. 1! Meet at the IBSP Interpretive
Center at 2 p.m. and hike the trails to both the bay and the beach. For more information call 732-793-0506 or visit friendsofibsp.org.
Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 16
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 9
Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
Berkeley Township School District Holiday Concerts
Bill’s Upholstery Upholstery Bill’s Slipcovers Are Our Specialty!!! 1177 Fischer Blvd. • Toms River (1/2 Mile Off Hooper Ave.)
732-270-0622
FALL FABRIC SALE!
6 Dining Room Seats: Fabric, Foam & Labor
49500 + TAX (Selected Fabrics)
$
• Large Selection Of Fabric • Boat Upholstery • Kitchen Chairs • Window Treatments • Cornices-Draperies • Foam Rubber Cut to Size • Free Estimates 609-494-7880
Beach Haven Area
609-597-2676
Manahawkin Area BERKELEY – Students at Bayville School, Berkeley Township Elementary School, Clara B. Worth School and H & M Potter School participated in holiday concerts during the month of December. Parents, families, staff and fellow stu-
dents all enjoyed the wonderful holiday performances. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of the students and music teachers and are grateful for the support our parents provide to ensure the success of these concerts.
“We Come To You”
~ PRE-PLANNING ~
341.3321
732.
oceancountycremationservice.com Brian K. Daly, MGR. N.J. Lic. #3723
1252 RT. 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
TRANSMISSION & Auto Repair
HELP WANTED!! C o m p l e t e auto repair
● Domestic & Imports ● Automatic & Standard Clutches ● 4x4 ● Axles ● Transfer Case Differential Check Engine Light On?
Free Diagnostic With coupon. Cannot be combined w/other offers or discounts. Limit one per coupon per household
Basic rebuilds
Specializing in Waterproof Flooring!
Luxury Vinyl Plank
●Rear Wheel Drive
from $1,095
28 Colors • 9 Shades of Gray • IN STOCK
4
Coupon must be presented at time of order. Exp. 1/31/18.
Jersey Shore
Call for pricing
(Pet-Proof, Kid-Proof, Waterproof, 20 Mil Wear Layer Lifetime Warranty) $ 49 SQ FT Installed (Laminates also installed: $2.99 sq ft)
Wide selection of fabrics to choose from!
come see our samples!
Discount Tires All Brands
, LLC
20% OFF
SELECTED FABRICS
35 years in Toms River ...
Ocean County
Cremation SERVICE
●Front Wheel Drive
IF YOU NEED AN ESTIMATE, PLEASE CALL
848.992.3465
visit our showroom! mountain millwork • 1014 atlantic city blvd (rt 9) • bayville
Shop-At-Home Service
from $1,395
4x4 Add $75. Includes Parts & Labor1yr./12,000 Mi. Warranty
Oil Change
$19.95
Brake Special
$89.95 Transmission Flush
$99.95
FREE TOWING! CALL 609-488-5844
Includes up to 5 qts of oil With coupon. Cannot be combined w/other offers or discounts. Limit one per coupon per household. Includes Pads & Labor Only* *Includes Most Cars
With coupon. Cannot be combined w/ other offers or discounts. Limit one per coupon per household.
Synthetic Oil $179.96
With coupon. Cannot be combined w/other offers or discounts. Limit one per coupon per household.
A/C Conditioning Includes up to 1 lb. Freon & Leak Test *Includes Most Cars Service With coupon. Cannot be combined w/
$89.95
other offers or discounts. Limit one per coupon per household.
307 Rt. 9 South • Waretown • 609-488-5844
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 10, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
JEFFERS ALUMINUM C o m m u n i t y N e w s & REMODELING Help “Support Our Troops” C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
SUNROOMS
SCREENROOMS
10’ X 16’ Sunroom on
10’ X 16’ Screenroom on
Existing Deck or Slab
Existing Deck or Slab
$15,779.00
$8,944.00
or *$272.98 for 84 Months
or *$154.73 for 84 Months
PATIO COVERS
LOW REDUCED RATE* KITCHEN
RAILING
With A Care Package
Check Out Our Video On Our Website!
We will NOT be undersold on RAILING comparable 48” Platform with 1 material & STEP White or Black jobs! Aluminum $396.00 White Vinyl $480
BATH 5’ x 8’ Bathroom
$9,485.00
Includes New Tub or Shower w/ Fiberglass Walls, Tile Floor, New Toilet & 30” Vanity & Top or *$164.09 for 84 Months
By Kimberly Bosco BAYVILLE – Since 2004, Ocean County has been helping troops overseas by supplying them with basic necessities that they may not have access to where they are. Led by Llyod Mullikin, the “Support Our Troops” program sends over 400 packages to male and female soldiers overseas each year. The program is currently shipping packages to military units in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Iraq, Kuwait, Okinawa, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, UAE and on ships at sea. These units have a mix of male and female troops within their ranks, and some even hail from our local towns such as Bay Head, Berkeley, Brick, and Toms River. The largest expense for this project is the cost of postage. With the help of generous contributions, this program has been able to help the troops in a way that allows us to make their lives even the slightest bit easier. You can contribute too! There are plenty of items that these troops require and you can help a great deal by donating even one small thing. Highly requested items by both male and female soldiers are as follows: Shampoo/conditioner Sun tan lotion Bug spray Cotton swabs (small packs) Eye drops Small powdered drink mixes Mouthwash (small) Granola/protein bars Batteries Socks (white/black) Cereal (small boxes) Reading materials Spices, hot sauce T-shirts with logos Greeting cards
Toys (for children in hospitals) Tissues (small packs) Gum/breath mints Snacks/Slim Jims Microwave food/soup Popcorn/sunflower seeds Coffee packets/tea bags Over the counter aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, bandages Shaving cream/razors Wipes Hard candy Pens/pencils/writing paper DVDs Sweat shirts Toothbrushes School supplies Sandals/flip flops Sports equipment Reading materials For female troops, a few select items in need are: Overnight Pads Kotex & Tampons Panty Liners Jam Hair Products Keratin Treatments Facial Cleaners Pore Strips Bobby Pins & Hair ties (black & blonde) Small Makeup Kits Leave in Conditioner Hair Dye (natural Colors) Hair Spray (non-aerosol) Midol & Advil Liquid Gels Hand Lotion Eyebrow Shaper Swiffer Sheets Dark Sunglasses To help with donations of products, or money for shipping, contact Lloyd Mullikin at Lloydm@ write2us.com.
10’ X 10’ Kitchen Installed $8,995.00 or *$155.61 for 84 Months
Includes Cabinets & Level 1 Granite Counter-Top Reconnection of plumbing in original location. Appliances not included.
CHRISTOPHER T. LILLO, D.M.D.
10 SilverLine by Andersen Replacement Windows w/LoE & Argon $4,200.00 Installed or *$72.66 for 84 Months
• Same-Day Denture Repairs
732-657-9000
*MENTION YOU SAW THIS AD IN THE TIMES!* 2486 Ridgeway Blvd • Manchester, NJ 08759
www.jeffersaluminum.com NJ Reg. No. 13VH06629600
*Fixed APR during the life of the loan. Subject to qualifying credit approval. Financing for GreenSky consumer credit programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or familial status.
®
• Interest-Free Payment Plans • Fully Participating with Delta Dental & Guardian PPO Insurance Plans • Evening Appointments Available • Most Insurances Accepted-CareCredit Accepted
free cleaning! ($125 value) With new patient exam and x-rays With coupon. Not to be combined with other offers. Expires 1/31/18.
Oak Ridge Professional Centre 191 Hwy 37 W • Toms River, NJ 08755
732.341.1120
www.oakridgedentalnj.com
Like us on Facebook!
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 11
Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad End Of Year Party Recognizes Achievements
Trust, Respect, Compassion & Caring ♦ 3rd Generation Family Owned & Operated Since 1940 ♦
270 Route 9 ♦ Bayville, NJ ♦ 732.269.3100
400 Faitoute Ave. ♦ Roselle Park, NJ ♦ 908.245.1558
Anthony Mastapeter - Owner/Mgr NJ Lic. No. 3365 Marc Mastapeter - Director NJ Lic. No. 4873
Arthur Mastapeter Owner/Manager NJ Lic. No. 2948
www.mastapeterfuneralhome.com
BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad held their end of year buffet party on December 18, where they highlighted the squad’s successful completion of this year activities. The First Aid Squad successfully answered 1,163 calls for medical assistance between October 1, 2016 and September 1, 2017, without charging a patient. These calls to the community ranged anywhere from childbirth to overdoses. Toward the end of the buffet, there was a short swearing in ceremony of the new Executive Officers President Pat Sperber, Vice President Rich Foster, Secretary Connie
Kincaid, Treasurer Maryann Thoma; Trustees Tommy Higgins, John Kelly, Joe Dunn and Bill Thoma; and Operational Officers Captain Cody Jordan, 1st Lieutenant Phil Bruce, 2nd Lieutenant Joe Dunn and Sergeant Tommy Higgins. The squad also acknowledged the Ladies Auxiliary for their successful work during the same period. The Auxiliary is always looking for help. If you would like to be a part of this outstanding organization, contact us at 732-267-1754 for more information. It is a great way to meet new people and help out in a way that does not obligate you to EMT duties.
Senior Women’s Club
BEACHWOOD – The Senior Women’s Club of Beachwood meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compus Avenue. The club is made up of a diversified group of women who have recently moved to the
area, retired, become widowed or are looking to broaden their circle of friends. Feel free to bring your own lunch at 12 p.m. and eat with new friends. Coffee and dessert are provided. For more information, call Kay Crozer at 732-505-3139.
Neighborhood Watch Program
SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Police have a neighborhood watch program. To register as a neighborhood watch member, residents should fill out the online form found
at bit.ly/2lAzBwz. Residents will be contacted by the Police Department and provided with their confidential neighborhood watch membership number.
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 12, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
FLE A M A R KET FEB 1, 2018 • SILVER RIDGE PARK EAST CLUBHOUSE 979 EDGEBROOK DR • TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757
AND
FEB 3, 2018 • LANOKA HARBOR FIRE CO. NO. 1 2 WARREN AVE • LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734
DOORS OPEN 9AM-3PM
Come join us and get out of the cold and sell all your old treasures. We are looking for anyone and everyone to come sell at our show. It’s also a great time for deals!
YOU CAN ENJOY: MUSIC • HOT BEVERAGES • SOUP AMISH PASTRIES • HOT DOGS • FRENCH FRIES
PUT IN YOUR ORDER FOR PIES!!
All orders MUST BE IN by January 24th CALL RAY AT 848.251.3329 buy 3 watch FOR MORE INFO! batteries,
Stop by Ray’s Watch Repair inside Plaza 1 Mini Mall 730 Jamaica Blvd • Toms River • 732.998.5375
get the 4th free! With this ad.
Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
NJ Natural Gas Reminds Customers To Prepare For Frigid Temperatures
WALL – With the National Weather Service predicting subzero wind chills beginning Wednesday night and the potential for snow this weekend, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) reminds customers to be prepared for the frigid temperatures by keeping the following tips in mind: Make sure your furnace and water heater are properly ventilated and clear of obstructions. Seal up seams and cracks around walls, windows, doors and fixtures to reduce drafts. Be sure to have properly functioning smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors throughout your home. Never use your stove or burners as an additional heat source. Keep at least a 3-foot clearance in all di-
Office Locations • Toms River • Barnegat • Whiting • Cinnaminson • Turnersville • Vineland • Linwood • Cape May Court House
Connolly Dermatology
rections from any portable heating devices to prevent ignition of nearby items such as drapes, paper or furniture. Stay indoors. If you need to go outside, wear warm, loose-fitting clothing in several layers and always cover your head. Additionally, keep the following natural gas safety tips in mind: If you smell natural gas, immediately leave the premises and call 800-GAS-LEAK (800427-5325) from a safe location. Do not use a lighter, cellphone or landline, switch on/off appliances, lights or even a flashlight on the premises where you smell natural gas, as they can create a spark. Remove cigarettes or other smoking materials from the area, and then promptly extinguish them. Since natural gas is colorless and has no scent, a strong odorant, which smells like rotten eggs, is added to help you detect possible leaks. However, some people may not be able to detect the odorant. A noise like hissing, whistling or roaring is another indication of a possible leak. Do not attempt to turn off your natural gas service at the meter. The valve should be turned on or off by emergency utility personnel only. Do not extinguish or re-ignite a pilot light on your appliances. In the event a pilot light goes out, call a qualified plumber, contractor or NJNG for a safety inspection. Should water or snow get into your heating system and/or water heater, or if your natural gas meter is damaged, call NJNG’s 24-hour response line. NJNG customer service representatives are available to address customers’ needs during this time. For the latest information on NJNG service, follow us at Facebook. com/NewJerseyNaturalGas or at Twitter.com/ NJNaturalGas.
Horoscope See Page 27
Specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology, with offices conveniently located throughout South Jersey. Dr. Coyle Connolly and his experienced team strive to provide you with the best service for all of you skin care needs. One in five people will develop skin cancer in their life. Schedule your skin cancer screening today! NEW LOCATION: 1178 ROUTE 37 WEST • TOMS RIVER
Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343 E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 13
Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
Berkeley Little League 2018 Spring Registration
BERKELEY – The last day to register for Berkeley Little League before the price increases will be Jan. 11 from 7-9 p.m. Come to the Volunteer Community Center (VCC), 43 Moorage Ave at Red Bank Ave, to sign up. You must begin the registration online by going to berkelylittleleague.sportngin.com/ register/form/134155456. Here you can begin the documentation process for registration. You will pay the registration fee online but
must visit the VCC to complete registration. Bring a $200 work bond deposit check, player’s birth certificate, and the completed 2018 Volunteer Application (if you wish to coach or manage). The price is $90 for T-Ball and $150 for all other divisions. The price will increase to $180 for all other divisions except T-Ball after Jan. 11. For more information email berkeleyll@ comcast.net or visit berkeleylittleleague.org.
Puppet Shows Coming To Ocean County Library Branches
TOMS RIVER – The OCL Puppet Show Players will perform at several branches of the Ocean County Library in January and February. They will present a show based on “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” by Drew Daywalt. Performances will be at the following braches and dates: Upper Shores – 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette Barnegat – 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 – 112 Burr St. Stafford – 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 – 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin Pt. Pleasant Boro – 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 – 834 Beaver Dam Rd. Waretown – 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 – 112 Main St. Lacey – 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19 – 10 East Lacey Rd., Forked River
Toms River – 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 – 101 Washington St. Pt. Pleasant Beach – 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 – 710 McLean Ave. Tuckerton – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 – 380 Bay Ave. Brick – 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 – 301 Chambers Bridge Rd. Berkeley – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 – 30 Station Rd., Bayville Island Heights – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 – 121 Central Ave. Plumsted – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 – 119 Evergreen Rd., New Egypt Long Beach Island – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 – 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City Registration is required for these free events. To register, call the branch or visit theocean countylibrary.org/events.
Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.
Il Giardinello Ristorante
Serving Ocean County for 22 years
Stella Towne Center • 1232 Route 166 • Toms River
732-286-9111
Now open 7 days B BYO Lunch Served Mon.-Fri. • Dinner Served Mon.-Sun. With Coupon
FREE ENTREE
Buy 1 Lunch or Dinner at Reg. Menu Price & Receive a 2nd Lunch or Dinner
FREE
Serving Lunch & Dinner Come Experience our Award-Winning Italian Cuisine!
Catering For All Occasions!
Maximum Value $13 Not Valid On Saturday (Must be of Equal or Lesser Value) One coupon per couple. Limit 3 coupons per table. Must be present for discount. May not be combined with any other offer. Not valid on holidays. Not valid on Deliveries. (Valid for Lunch & Dinner) BT
www.ilgiardinello.com – Gift Certificates Available!
bayvillenjOnline.com Your Web Resource for Bayville NJ • Community Information • Restaurant Listings • Local Businesses AND MUCH MORE...
www.BayvilleNJOnline.com » 732-929-0730
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 14, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Mention this ad and get $12 Haircuts for OPEN 7 New Clients & $10 Senior Haircuts Exp. 6/15/18 DAYS A WEEK!
792 Rt. 9 • Bayville • 732.279.6228 *We are also a Berkeley Police Christmas Toy Drive Drop-Off location*
FIRE/POLICE/EMT/MILITARY DISCOUNT WITH ID Like & Rate Us on Facebook @ GetBuzzedBarberShop
FREE Hot Lather Neck Shave with Every Cut!
Providing Home Care Services in NJ and PA for Over 20 Years. PreferredCares.com Care for Seniors, Adults & Pediatrics • Skilled Nursing (RNs, LPNs) Adult & Pediatric Ventilator Care • Personal Care Home Health Aides • 24-Hour Live-In Aides Private Pay, Insurance, HMOs & Medicaid RN Supervision on ALL Levels of Care
24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED
LISTEN ON WOBM AM 1160 & 1310 Tune in to
Preferred Company! Featuring
Joel Markel and Marianne Levy Monday–Friday from 8-10 a.m.
Be sure to tune in for... GAME SHOW WEDNESDAY for a chance to win fabulous gift certificates to local restaurants & more!
preferredradio.com
Berkeley:
Continued From Page 5 Christopher Connors, Robert Ulaky, and Christopher Dasti. • Municipal public defender Brian DiStefano. • Conflict public defender Gregory Hock and Benjamin H. Mabie, III. • Conflict township engineers T&M Associates, Najarian Associates, Alaimo Group, Pennoni, and CME. • Conflict township planners Remington, Vernick & Vena, Najarian Associates, CME. • Consulting township engineers T&M Associates, Najarian Associates, Alaimo Group, Pennoni, CME, Maser Consulting. Capital project township engineers Remington, Vernick & Vena, Najarian Associates, Alaimo Group, Pennoni, CME, T&M Associates, Pennoni, and Maser Consulting Environmental engineer Najarian Associates • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee members Councilwoman Judith Noonan and Gilbert C. Wels • Architectural services as needed Lanuto Architecture • Conflict township attorneys Benjamin H. Mabie, III, Kevin Riordan, Meghan Bennett Clark of Gluck Walrath, Gregory McGuckin and Christopher Dasti of Dasti, Murphy, and McGuckin, Dina Vicari of R.C. Shea and Associates, Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky • Public agency compliance officer Frederick Ebenau • Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Committee: Councilman James Byrnes, Gina Russo, Councilwoman Judith Noonan, Jerome Bollettieri, Nancy Seibert, Kenneth Mika Fire Committee Councilman Thomas Grose, Brian Corson, Salvatore Ferlise, Albert Molinaro, James Murray, Jack Wiegartner, and Richard Jennings • Open space planner Remington, Vernick & Vena • Real estate appraisal services Henry Mancini & Associates • Recreation Advisory Council Keith Fisher Zoning Board of Adjustment: Louis Tuminaro, Richard Elliott, Jr., John MacMoyle, Tom Bellinato, and alternates Thomas DiMichele, Jason Gerb, and Kenneth Mika • Municipal Utilities Authority Sam Cammarato, Michael Hale, and Jerome Bollettieri
• Sewerage Authority Kevin Askew, Stephen Pellecchia, and alternate Joseph Bruscino, Jr. • Bond counsel Meghan Bennett-Clark from Gluck Walrath • Historian James Fosbre • Labor counsel Hiering, Gannon & McKenna • Alternate labor counsels Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Gregory McGuckin, and Kevin Riordan • Licensing official for dogs Diane Laird Mt. Laurel attorney Michael A. Jedziniak of Jeffrey R. Surenian & Associates, LLC Township physician and police surgeon Dr. Theodore Ende, Worknet Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care Now • Workmen’s compensation doctors: Dr. Theodore Ende, Worknet Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care Now • Zoning prosecutor Dina Vicari of R.C. Sea & Associates • Police chaplain Rev. Larry Maddox • Community Development Block Grant coordinator Alan Dittenhofer of Remington, Vernick & Vena. Alternate Ernie Peters from the same firm • Open Space Acquisition Advisory Committee Councilman Angelo Guadagno, Dr. John Hudak • Disciplinary hearing officer Bonnie Peterson • Commissioners to the Garden State Joint Insurance Fund business administrator John Camera, James Byrnes, and Mark Vannella • Waterways Advisory Commission liaison James Byrnes • Berkeley Township Housing Authority Judith Noonan • Tax appeal attorneys Christopher Dasti, Robin LaBue, and Andrea Wyatt • Township psychologist The Institute for Forensic Psychology • Grant writer Bruno and Associates • Special redevelopment council Gluck Walrath • Cardiologist: Shore Cardiac Institute • Financial advisor: Phoenix Advisors • Affordable Housing Administrative Agent: Community Grants, Planning and Housing • Veterans Commission liaison James Byrnes • Economic Development Commission Councilman Keith Buscio and Debra Fleming • Affordable Housing Administrative Agent NW Financial Group
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 15
What to expect during your consultation
Patients are greeted with a smile by a dedicated and loving staff that understands what individuals in pain are experiencing. Each has a deep commitment to your health and to you as a person. During your visit you will receive personalized attention from a seasoned staff of medical doctors, physical therapists and acupuncturists. An analysis of your condition by the medical team in conjunction with a detailed treatment plan will be described in as much detail as possible. There is no pressure to accept treatment as the staff at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine strives to create a relaxed environment by educating patients about their options. The ultimate decision maker is the patient.
Call Today!
“We are so confident that you will find healing and relief at our office that we are offering you a FREE step one evaluation and consultation. We will personally review a full health analysis questionnaire, evaluate your condition and determine how we can help you. There are no strings attached and you have no obligation. Don’t live with pain, fear and doubt any longer. Pick up the phone and take control of your life right now. You have nothing to lose but your pain. Time slots fill quickly so call today to secure your FREE step one consultation.” – Stacey Franz, DO Kevin Hsu, MD James Kirk, DC Dimitrios Lambrou, DC Lambros Lambrou, DC Faisal Mahmood, MD Mitchell Pernal, DC Michael Ra, DO
We offer 6 locations for your convenience: Jackson • 728 Bennets Mills Road • 732-415-1401 | Point Pleasant • 1104 Arnold Avenue • 732-714-0070 Barnegat • 175 Gunning River Rd • 609-660-0002 | Monroe • 350 Forsgate Drive • 732-521-9222 Manchester • 60 Lacey Road • 732-408-4492 | Aberdeen • 557 S. Atlantic Avenue • 732-997-4988
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 16, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
We Sell & Service Wigs & hair PIeces!
Chris-Tina’s Salon 564 Lakehurst Rd. • Toms River, NJ 08755
open
monday
thru saturday!
Across from M&T Bank Need a ride? OCEAN RIDE can get you here!
quantum perm, wash & wear or body wave with haircut (Long Hair Extra)
$
29
50
With coupon. New customers only. Exp. 3/30/18.
matrix perm, wash & wear or body wave & haircut (Long Hair Extra)
$
39
50
With coupon. New customers only. Exp. 3/30/18.
Walk-Ins Welcome! • Call 732-341-5454 A Unisex Salon Specializing in Color, Foils, Frosting & Razor Cuts
Everyday Prices
14 $ 14 $ 14 $
& UP
& UP
& UP
Wash & Haircut Wash & Set Blow Dry
IT&LY • Goldwell
Matrix • Wella • Clairol
home health care agency Family Owned and Operated
836 Burnt Tavern Road • Brick, NJ 08724
• Licensed, Bonded & Insured • RN’s • Certified Home Health Aides • Companions • 24 Hour/7 Days a Week, Live-In or Hourly Accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Home Care Since 1995! www.completecompetentcare.com
H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth
We provide a FREE at-home compatibility visit. Give your loved one an opportunity to meet the potential caregiver.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
Hearing And Vision: Teamwork In Action
Hearing and Vision: Q&A With so many hearing trends, developments, and research worth sharing and such great questions from our patients about hearing health, we feel it’s our obligation as the community’s only AudigyCertified™ practice to keep you informed about news you can use to make educated decisions about your hearing care. Let’s talk hearing and vision. Q: Both hearing and sight are important to me, but does one have any effect on the other? A: It’s no secret that hearing and vision play a huge part in connecting individuals to the people, places, and experiences that mean the most, but many may not realize how closely these senses collaborate. Hearing actually enhances the sense of sight, according to a UCLA study, newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/sound-andvision-work-hand-in-220261, with both working as a team to help people perceive and participate in the world around them. In the study, researchers exploring how senses can affect each other ran partici-
pants through a series of trials requiring them to correctly identify the phase in which dots moved horizontally together — versus randomly — on a screen. Though the trials involved various uses of sound — with audio traveling in the same direction as the dots, moving in the opposite direction, or remaining stationary — participants had the greatest success when the audio moved in the same direction as the horizontally traveling dots but stayed stationary amid the random movement. In other words, hearing the direction in which the dots were collectively traveling enhanced participants’ ability to see the direction of the movement. “This study shows that at least in regards to perception of moving objects, hearing and sight are deeply intertwined,” said senior study author and then-UCLA associate professor of psychology Ladan Shams in an online UCLA story. “Even when sound is completely irrelevant to the task, it still influences the way we see the world.” Yet another reason to keep your hearing — just like your vision — at its best!
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
ATTENTION MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in the pages of Micromedia Publications’ quality newspapers! Manchester Times • Berkeley Times Toms River Times • Brick Times Jackson Times • Howell Times Southern Ocean Times
CALL TODAY and be seen! 732.657.7344
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 17
H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Forget About New Year’s Resolutions, Do it Now! By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Do you know how many New Year’s resolutions people actually succeed at keeping? The answer is: practically none. I’ve never been a believer in resolutions. I think you should just do it now. What do you think the reason is that we do not keep our New Year’s resolutions? There are two reasons: the main one is our self-defeating stories, and the second is our habits that we’ve held for years. One of my favorite books on this topic is The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Next, let’s look at some of what Isaiah Hankel has to say on the power of our “self-stories.” He’s just released a new book, The Science of Intelligent Achievement: How Smart People Focus, Create and Grow Their Way to Success (Capstone 2018). One of my favorite quotes from Mr. Hankel is: “In order to change your big story, you have to change the little stories.” You know which stories don’t you? Have you ever heard yourself say any of these things: I’ll never be thin because I’ve been overweight for 16 years now. It’s more important that I’m available for him now; I’ll concentrate on me later. I hate myself, I hate my body, and I’m so stupid. By telling yourself these negative stories, or even thinking them, you give yourself the freedom to abuse yourself, remain in toxic relationships, eat fattening food, and keep drinking or smoking.
Why should you bother, you always fail anyway don’t you? See what I mean? If you refuse to change those stories, then I suggest you not make any resolutions for 2018 because you’re destined for failure. Then, you will feel even more badly about yourself. But if you’re ready and willing to dispense with the negative thinking, and forgive your past failures, then let January 1 be your day for change! Two years ago, I decided I’d declutter my home a little bit more. I like things neat and organized. If you too want to organize your home, read “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. We don’t actually overcome or break a bad habit. We merely replace it with another one. And amazingly enough, those new, healthy habits become ingrained in our behavior in about three weeks. So don’t give up too soon! Set reasonable goals for yourself though. Remember, nobody’s perfect, and if they are, they’ve been photo shopped! So this January 1, sit down and write a list of the negative thoughts that make up the mental chatter in your mind. Write all of them on paper or type and print your list. Vow to never say these words again and burn them. Literally, turn them to ash. Then create a vision board using pictures that you cut out of magazines to represent all the wonderful things you’d like to create in your life. Dreams can come true if you believe that they can. Cheers to a happy, healthy new year!
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
Tallwoods Care Center is a Premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. 18 Butler Blvd • Bayville 732-237-2220
EXCITING EVENTS
We provide the following care:
Next Bingo
• Pain Management
February 28th, 2018 9:30am – 11am
• Physical Therapy
Breakfast Buffet & Bingo Prizes!
• Speech Therapy
Please call to RSVP (732) 237-2220
• Gastro-Feeding Tube / Gastrostomy Care
• Occupational Therapy • Tracheotomy Care
• Wound Care
Tours will be available
• IV Therapy • Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) • Pulmonary Care
TOURS Please call Admissions Department to schedule a Tour for Tallwoods Care Center (732) 237-2220 EXT. 111
www.TallwoodsCareCenter.com
1-(855)-3ALLCARE • www.AllCarePTC.com
Certified Hand Therapist
Compassionate Nursing Care. Let us help you with your health care needs!
Free Transportation • In-Home & Outpatient PT Whiting • Brick/Silverton • Toms River • Barnegat Jackson • Freehold/Howell • Forked River • Manchester
Come experience the All-Care difference for yourself!
“As a recipient of excellent care at All-Care, I am highly recommending them to anyone who needs physical therapy. I found the staff very knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and caring.”
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 18, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Chimneys • Gutters • Roofing • Masonry
Busy Bee
Chimney & Gutter Cleaning • New Roofs Steps & Sidewalks
$39 CHIMNEY CLEANING – $85 GUTTER CLEANING
10% OFF WITH THIS AD
Owned & Operated by Mike Umstead
732-240-0488
HIC #13VH06729000
CLIP & SAVE
MORANO TOURS 732-237-9977
Open 7 Days
P.O. Box 1991 • Toms River 08754-1991 www.moranotours.net Over 35 Years of Affordable Tours DAY TRIPS and BROADWAY MATINEE SHOWS WED. JAN. 17
ANDRE & CIRELL @ RESORTS CASINO Show plus $10. Slot Play
$40.
SUN. MAR. 4
SANDS CASINO Bethlehem, PA. $30 SLOT PLAY + $5 FOOD
$40.
SAT. MAR. 10
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW INCLUDES ADMISSION
$70.
SUN. MAR. 11
WICKED $139.
OR
SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS
SUN. MAR. 18 RENAULT WINERY AND GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO PACKAGE
$144.
TUES. APR. 3
A BRONX TALE $129. OR
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE $129.
9/11 MUSEUM @W.T.C. INCLUDES ADMISSION SIGHT & SOUND THEATER “JESUS” INCLUDES LUNCH
$122.
SUN. APR. 15
THE BOOK OF MORMON $145.
$149.
SAT. MAY. 19
AMISH COUNTRY INCLUDES SHADY MAPLE LUNCH
WED. MAY. 30 SUN. JUNE. 17 WED. JULY. 11
BEAUTIFUL
COME FROM AWAY NEW YORK YANKEES “Old Timers Day” VS. TAMPA BAY DISNEY’S FROZEN ON BROADWAY
Dear Joel, I’m afraid I’ve accidentally caused a rift between my brother and myself. We’re both in our 70’s and my brother Harry doesn’t get around so good. He was rifling through a stack of papers and got so frustrated when he couldn’t find what he was looking for. So to help him out I tossed a large pile of old greeting cards from a desk drawer. I thought he would be happy with the space. He didn’t say a thing; the look on his face said it all. Joel, I swear he doesn’t remember most of senders. Half of the people passed away years ago. Am I not as important as those greeting cards? I was only trying to help, now he barely speaks to me. Can I fix this mess? ANSWER: Are you right? Yes. Is what you did right? No. The issue is not the cards, its trust and control. You had the best of intentions, but you did
MAY 6-11 MAY 20-22 JUNE 3-6
3 DAY SPRINGTIME WASHINGTON D.C. 6 DAY NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AND MORE! 3 DAY BOSTON, SALEM AND PLYMOUTH, MASS.
La Bove Grande Restaurant & Banquet Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days
Sunset Dinner
Monday - Thursday 4:00 - 10:00 • Complete Dinner
$109.
$379.
Early Bird Starting At $11.95
7 Days: Sun. - Thurs. 12:00 - 6:00 • Fri. - Sat. 12:00 - 4:30
4 DAY CAPE COD AND MARTHA’S VINEYARD
$619.
JULY 15-18
4 DAY DELUXE RAILROADS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
$699.
SEPT. 23-25 OCT. 13-21
10 DAY ALL OF IRELAND INCLUDES AIRFARE 3 DAY HAMPTONS, LONG ISLAND 9 DAY BRANSON, GRACELAND AND NASHVILLE
www.labovegrande.net • facebook.com/labovegrande
$409.
JUNE 24-27
SEPT. 3-12
800 Route 70 • Lakehurst, NJ 08733
for reservations: (732) 657-8377 • Visit us on the internet for more information:
$839.
$449.
5 DAY MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY AND LAKE GEORGE
$19.95
4:00pm - 10:00pm • Complete Dinner
$144.
$239.
$19.95
Every Friday - Seafood Extravaganza
$69.
4 DAY NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
JULY 21-25
Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
The Berkeley Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!
MULTI-DAY TOURS APR. 7-9
not let him decide. He probably would have probably thrown out the same ones you did, but now he feels like, “who are you to decide?” If you want to fix things, fix yourself first. You have got to not decide what’s best for him…even if you’re right. You have to apologize sincerely, with NO explanations. Don’t say “isn’t is better?” or “see how much space?” Then when you get a task, do it like he wants it done. Trust is built back over time, but you’ll get there.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
$60.
THURS. APR. 12
OR
Brother Rivalry
$65.
Includes Italian Family-Style Meal, WINE-TASTING + $25 SLOT PLAY + $5 FOOD
WED. MAR. 28
Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
SUPERIOR
$789. $2895. $449. $1299.
INCLUDES DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION. OVERNIGHT TOUR PRICES ARE PER PERSON DBL. OCC. TOMS RIVER DEPARTURES. SOME AREA PICKUPS. GROUPS AND CLUBS WELCOME. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE.
ED
Y OWN
“FAMIL
ATED & OPER
SINCE
Let Us Make Your Interiors Superior!
1950” PROMPT SERVICE!
Custom Made Upholstery & Slipcovers
FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE
Draperies • Dining Room Chairs • Foam Cut to Order Visit our website at www.superiorupholsterydecor.com
732-929-0044
Victoria Plaza Unit #7, 1594 Route 9, Toms River
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 19
R.C. Shea & Assoc.
Inside The Law Time To Review Your Will
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By Marc S. Galella, Esq, of R.C. Shea and Associates
The beginning of a New Year is a good time to review your estate planning documents. Let’s start with your Last Will and Testament. Have you reviewed it in the last year? If not, now is a good time. First, look at the persons who you have appointed as your executor, guardian and trustee. Are those persons still capable of acting in that capacity? Are they still willing to act? Is there any reason why you would not want them to act under your Will? Review the specific bequests and devises in your Will. This is the part of the Will where you leave specific items, real estate or money to specific persons. Are those persons still worthy of receiving those assets? Are there additional persons that you want add to your Will? Do you still own the items identified in your Will? Are there any other items that you want to leave to specific persons? Review the persons named in your Will who are receiving the remainder of your estate. Are those persons still deserving of your assets? If you are leaving your estate in different percentages to your beneficiaries, are those percentages still what you want? Are they any other persons who you want to add to your Will? Are any of the persons named in your Will incapacitated or receiving governmental benefits? Perhaps the assets left to those
persons are best left in a trust. Review your Power of Attorney. Are the persons you appointed Marc S. Galella Esq. in that document still capable of acting for you? Do they still want to act on your behalf? Are there other persons who you want to name to act for you? Is there any reason why a person that you named should no longer act for you? Do you have a Power of Attorney? Maybe you did not need one the last time you prepared a Will, but maybe you should consider preparing one now. Review your Living Will. Ask yourself the same questions as your Power of Attorney. Has there been any changes in your medical conditions that would change the medical directives in your current Living Will? If after reviewing your current estate planning documents you feel that they should be changed, now is the time to discuss your concerns with an estate planning attorney. The attorneys at R. C. Shea and Associates have over 100 combined years of preparing estate planning documents. Call us to schedule an appointment to review your documents with you.
Our clients’ success is our greatest reward. 732-505-1212 ● RCSHEA.COM
Cold Weather Power Outages
BERKELEY – If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS to report the outage or click the Report Outages link on firstenergycorp. com via smart phone. In the event of downed utility wires, Berkeley Township residents should immediately report
them to JCP&L at the number above and the Berkeley Township Police Department at 732-341-6600. Residents should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity.
DeGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES
Direct Cremation $1275
Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory Located at:
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst
732-657-7868
Sherry T. DeGraff NJ Lic No 3921
www.degrafffuneralhome.com
Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Permit, Removal Assist. & Mileage, Viewings Or Memorial Services
Van Holten’s chocolates Also on the web at www.vhchocolate.com
Family Owned Since 1904 “We don’t just sell candy...we create memories” Chocolate Covered Bacon & Porkroll Stem Cherries, Creams & Jellies Barks, Clusters, ButterCRUNCH & Cookies Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Over 40 Varieties of Chocolate Covered Pretzels
largest selection of sugar free! Pre-made Gift Boxes of your favorite chocolates from 4oz. to 5lbs. You can also pick your own variety!
10% OFF ANY ORDER
With this coupon. Cannot be combined or used on prior purchases.
Van Holten’s Sweet Shop 802 Ocean Terrace • Seaside Heights 732-830-2220 (On Casino Pier) HOURS: 10am-Seasonal Closing Times (please call)
Van Holten’s Chocolates 1893 Rt. 88 • brick • 732-840-0888 HOURS: M-Sat 10am-8pm • Sun 10am-6pm
RC R.C.Shea S
&ASSOCIATES COUNSELLORS AT LAW
Wills, Estates, Powers of attorney, trusts, living wills, Estate litigation and guardianships Serious Legal Matters Require Serious and Experienced Attorneys
Know your legal rights!
(House Calls By Appointment) MANCHESTER AREA TOMS RIVER OFFICE (732) 408-9455 244 Main Street Brick Area Toms River, NJ 08753 (732) 451-0800 (732) 505-1212 WWW. RCSHEA.COM
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 20, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
additional OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT influenza & pneumococcal vaccination sites & times It’s Not Too Late! The Flu Ends with U!
Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are free if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check). Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year. The flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics this year will target four different flu viruses (strains); high dose flu vaccine targets three different flu viruses (strains). OCHD Northern Site (Lakewood) - 1771 Madison Ave
1/5/18 1/24/18 2/2/18 2/21/18 3/9/18 3/21/18
Friday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday Wednesday
1:30PM – 3:30PM 5:00PM – 7:00PM 1:30PM – 3:30PM 5:00PM – 7:00PM 1:30PM – 3:30PM 5:00PM – 7:00PM
OCHD Southern Site (Stafford) - 333 Hayward Road 1/11/18 1/25/18 2/8/18 2/22/18 3/8/18 3/22/18
Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday
4:00PM – 6:00PM 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4:00PM – 6:00PM
OCHD Main Site (Toms River) - 175 Sunset Ave 1/4/18 1/9/18 1/18/18 2/1/18 2/5/18 2/13/18
Thursday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Monday Tuesday
1:00PM – 3:00PM 9:00AM – 1:00PM 1:00PM – 3:00PM 1:00PM – 3:00PM 4:00PM – 7:00PM 9:00AM – 1:00PM
2/15/18 3/1/18 3/5/18 3/13/18 3/15/18 3/19/18
Thursday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday
1:00PM – 3:00PM 1:00PM – 3:00PM 4:00PM – 7:00PM 9:00AM – 1:00PM 1:00PM – 3:00PM 4:00PM – 7:00PM
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Joseph H. Vicari, Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. • Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • John P. Kelly
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Veronica Laureigh Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison
NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
HANDS FOR ALL A Division of HOMES FOR ALL, INC. A Not-For-Profit Affordable Housing Developer 309 Hooper Ave. • Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732.286.7929 • Fax: 732.286.9698
PROPAN E WE GIVE FULL 20 LB TANKS
Refilled for ONLY
$
14
95
Open 7 Days A Week
642 Fischer Blvd. • Toms River, NJ
732.228.7958
OCEAN COUNTY NJ ONLINE
Your Gateway Resource to Ocean County NJ Information
♦ Ocean County Events ♦ Community Information ♦ Business Listings
www.OceanCountyNJOnline.com
Your Year-Round Resource for Seaside Heights ♦ Beach Cam ♦ Beach & Surf Conditions ♦ Restaurants ♦ Discount Hotel/Motel Rooms ♦ Attractions
www.SeasideHeightsNJOnline.com
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 21
Classifieds For Rent
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
For Rent Brick River View - 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, $1,500/month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. Call 732-477-9498. (t/n)
Custodian Wanted - Part time Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. senior clubhouse. Call 732-350-2656. or fax resume to 732-350-2838. (2)
Ramblin Acres Kennel in Jackson is looking to hire full and part time employees. Experience with animal care is recommended and must be willing to work weekends. Please call 732-370-8628 to inquire. (5)
Open House Open House - January 7 from 12-5 p.m. For Sale By Owner $189,500. 90 Robin Lane, Barnegat. Heritage Bay Adult Community. 973-978-0740 . (3)
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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) 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) 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)
Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)
Auto For Sale 2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan 4 Door - Mileage 140+.Minor body work needed. Asking $2,500 or best offer. 973-978-0740. (3)
Help Wanted
The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.
Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881. (46) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop. 9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 908-489-3412. (46) PT/FT - Experience a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery. Bakery/ Lottery could be F/T. Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (5) Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be flexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (1) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (1) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions, consultation, basic obedience, puppy training, behavior issues. Use games to train. Certified. Insured. 908-759-1196. (50) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (3) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50) A Senior Home Companion/Caregiver Svc. - Insuring Peace of Mind for 20 plus years. A Private Contracting of each Caregiver. 24l7 and daily care schedules available. Please call or text 732-278-3770 for an evaluation of all your needs. (52) Treasurer/Bookkeeping Services For churches/non-profit/condos (when volunteers are hard to find). Reasonable rates. 732-988-8563 or cnjtreasurer@aol.com. (2) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small. Insured. NJ LIC #VH07304600. Call Ric 908-330-6146. (5) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120. Lic #13VH08645300. (44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (49)
Services
Services
Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008. (46) I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (4)
All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (47)
BUY DIRECT FLOORING DuPont stainmaster or commercial carpet from $11 yd. installed. RITZ luxury vinyl planking 3mm 20mil wear layer2.75ft. installed. Quality remnants 732-504-9286. (1)
Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)
Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation. Licensed/bonded NJ PA. Career oppertunities available. (8)
Classifieds are placed in all 7 of our weekly newspapers covering all of Ocean County, and also Howell in Monmouth County.
1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under:
• Estate/Garage/Yard Sales • Items Wanted • For Rent
• Auto For Sale • Help Wanted • Real Estate
• Items For Sale • Services • Other
clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within 2. Print ad below (counts as 1 word). Use separate sheet if necessary.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office. Please feel free to stop in and check your ad.
Calculate Price As Follows:
3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word
= $
2 weeks* at $44.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 3 weeks* at $60.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 4 weeks* at $74.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $
*In order to qualify for discounts, the same ad
Total = $
must run over the requested weeks.
check payable in advance to Micromedia Publications, or fill in 4. Make MASTERCARD/VISA/AMERICAN EXPRESS – NO DISCOVER – info. below:
Credit Card#
Exp.
Cardholder Signature:
Print Name: or bring To: 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733. Credit Card Orders 5. Mail can be faxed to : 732-657-7388.
include your BIlling address and contact phone number (this is required) 6. Please Address Town Phone Number
ZIP
Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday (For that Saturday’s publications) CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE. If you have any questions, please call Ali 732-657-7344 ext. 203.
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 22, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
Business Directory AFFORDABLE SCREENROOMS & SUNROOMS • Sunrooms • Screenrooms • Carports • Patio Covers Call for a FREE estimate at your home
609-607-0008 PORCHKING.NET Lic. #13VH07823600
Star Painting
of New Jersey
Kitchen Cabinet Painting FREE ESTIMATES
Save $$$ Instead of
Replacing Cabinets!
Felder Plumbing LLC
ALL CALLS ANSWERED
732-312-7201
Owner On Every Job With Over 30 Years Experience!
Affordable Repairs
call today! 732.929.4399 Lic#VH09440500
Senior Discounts
Insured NJMPL#9638 Bonded
Jeff’s Powerwashing
Lic. #9575
Hot Water and Soap • Mold Removal Houses • Patios • Roofs Washed Residential – Commercial – Bonded & Insured Back Up Generators • Portable Generator Hook Ups • Service Changes Swimming Pools • Hot Tubs • Recess Lighting • Landscape Lighting Storm Damage • Renovations • New Construction
For All Your Electrical Needs!
Well Drilling • Pump and Tank Replacement Water Conditioning THEODORE F. ZAREMBA, JR. LIC. #0019239
PHONE: (732) 237-2440 FAX: (732) 237-8780 TedsWellService@aol.com
495 Wheaton Ave. Bayville, NJ 08721
732-269-0997
732-901-5336 Insured Lic.# 13VH01634500
Senior Discounts • Free Estimates NO HIGH PRESSURE USED Low Pressure Roof Stain Removal Safely Washing Houses & Roofs for Over 15 Years
SEASONAL CLEAN-UPS Yard Clean-Ups Tree Removal & Trimming Gutter Cleaning Mulching • Odd Jobs
609-971-0242 Since 1928
$25 OFF
With This Ad
plumbing • heating • cooling
Call Today For Fast Friendly Service
•Service Contracts • Water Heaters • Boilers • Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Gas Conversions • Tubs/Grab Bars • Sinks/Faucets • Bath & Kitchen Remodeling • FREE ESTIMATES
Instant Financing Available
732-349-3322 • 732-892-3322 • 732-367-3322 Ronald Schultz NJ Master Plumber Lic #12170
NJ HIC Lic# 13VH01340700
www.lezgusplumbing.com
great rates for business directory ads! Numerous Discount Packages Available!
call today! 732.657.7344
LEONARDO LGD PAINTING • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Power Washing • Wallpaper Removal
.com
• Decorative Moldings • Faux Painting Free • Deck Staining Estimates • Floor Epoxy
We Also Do Sheetrock & Spackle Repairs! With This Ad.
Lic. No 13VH04848400
732-300-6251
EFFECTIVE AFFORDABLE WE ACCEPT • Visa • MasterCard • American Express
CASH BUYERS OF ALL SCRAP METALS DRIVE ON SCALE AVAILABLE
• Steel • Aluminum • Copper • Wire • ACR • Brass • Appliances • Batteries • Stainless Container Service Available Convenient Location On The Corner Of Rt 166 & Flint Rd 98 FLINT RD., SOUTH TOMS RIVER NJ
Sales@alarmland.com
732.286.6358 www.tristatecarting.com
WE AIM TO PLEASE... Please check your ad the first week it’s scheduled to run for insertion & accuracy.
Micromedia will not be responsible for errors occurring in an ad beyond the first week if we are not notified of the error.
GREAT RATES FOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS!
numerous discount packages available! for details, call 732-657-7344 today!
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 23
Fun & Games
Sudoku
C rossword P uzzle
Across 1 Line at the supermarket 9 Tapering part 14 Freezer bar with Sir Isaac Lime and Alexander the Grape flavors 15 Aleichem who created Tevye 16 It’s airtight 18 Short and sweet 19 Sea lion, e.g. 20 Gale-n cargo 21 Etym. 22 Base address 24 Confession starter 26 “Just __” 29 Light carrier 35 Text ending in Panama? 36 Eviction consequence 37 Investment in a relationship
38 Medicare card fig. 39 Go down 40 __ Banos, California 41 Spring time 44 Courses for coll. credit 47 Teachers’ lounge 52 Berkshire attraction for race fans 54 Retire 56 Charge 57 Mae West’s final film 58 Lacerations 59 Get smashed Down 1 __ voce 2 Remaining 3 Unborn, after “in” 4 Fires (up) 5 Algonquian language 6 Credit fig. 7 Credit card come-on
8 Fishing tool 9 Sardine cousin 10 D.C. in-crowd 11 “__ awake at night”: “Pretty Boy” lyric 12 Name on the 1984 album “My Kind of Country” 13 __ Sinclair, protagonist of Hesse’s “Demian” 15 “The Office” star 17 Record holder? 21 Be affected by gravity 22 French governing group 23 Qom inhabitants 25 Bankbook ID 26 Marryin’ Sam presided over his wedding 27 Word on the street 28 Big name in backpacks
29 Pets 30 Muslim clerics 31 Strips for brunch 32 Nursery item 33 Bite with un aperitivo 34 Willie of “Eight Is Enough” 42 All-night bar? 43 JFK Library architect 44 Less than right? 45 __ Alegre, Brazil 46 Rembrandt contemporary 47 Blemish 48 Harmony 49 Sharp brand introduced in 1977 50 Lou Gehrig’s number 51 Stir 52 On the subject of 53 Acronymous WWII gun 55 Pink-slip
(c)2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, INC.
Solutions
Sudoku
Crossword puzzle
Jumble:
PRIOR GUEST EXOTIC MATTER -- “TEAR-IER”
Page 24, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
jerseyshoreonline.com
Kids Coloring Raffle There will be two winners This is a coloring raffle, meaning the picture will not be judged. We wish everyone good luck in the raffle and happy coloring!
Please mail artwork to: Coloring Contest 15 Union Avenue Lakehurst, NJ 08733 All Submissions due by January 12.
Name: Town: Age: Phone number:
Ages 12 and under!
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 25
SUEZ Urges Customers To Be Aware Of Cold Weather And Cracked Pipes
TOMS RIVER – SUEZ is urging customers to be aware that the seasonal freezing and possible extreme temperature fluctuations can cause water lines in homes, businesses and underground infrastructures to become damaged, resulting in cracked pipes. “Our crews frequently respond to fractured pipes during extreme weather events,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. ‘’It’s very important that all of our residents recognize that even the slightest changes in temperatures or the bitter cold can cause ruptures.” SUEZ emergency crews are always ready and available in the event of emergencies throughout the service area. However, customers are responsible for plumbing on their properties. Customers can work to prevent such fractures in their homes and businesses by taking precautionary measures. SUEZ suggests running cold water from the tap periodically, as a bit of water flowing through from time to time will help safeguard lines. Opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to gradually allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing is also helpful. Mastrokalos also said that because water expands as it freezes, it potentially prevents water from flowing properly, resulting in cracks to water lines. If residents notice water leaks on their premises or in streets they should immediately contact the company’s customer service toll-free number at 1-877-565-1456. Household plumbing, water meters and
Ocean Ride
OCEAN COUNTY – The Department of Transportation Services county transit system, Ocean Ride, includes two major services, the Reserve-A-Ride Program and local bus routes. Reserve-A-Ride provides door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation service to seniors ages 60 and older, and person with disabilities. This service is offered by advanced registration basis primarily to destinations within Ocean County. Registration is required. To register, call 732-736-8989, and in Southern Ocean, call 877-929-2082.
Main Street Shell Serving Toms River For 30 Years
WE AIN’T JUST GAS...
We’re A Full Service Gas Station NJ State Inspection· No Lines No Waiting· Try Us!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 732-244-1557
Downtown Toms River 305 Main Street
pipes located on outside walls, basements or crawl spaces can also be affected, leading to costly repairs. To prevent pipes subject to the cold from cracking or breaking, wrap them in commercial insulation or heat tape available at local hardware stores.
If a vacation is being planned during the winter months, it is important to set the thermostat to at least a minimal heat setting in homes and businesses to help protect pipes during temperature changeability. If residents are uncertain about their home
pipelines or plumbing system’s endurance during the cold months or in the course of weather fluctuations, contacting a certified plumbing contractor can help safeguard homes and prevent unwelcome bursting pipes and water damage.
jerseyshoreonline.com
Page 26, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
ASPCA Urges: Disaster Preparedness For Animals OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Community Organizations Active in Disaster shared information from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals about preparedness for animals during emergencies. Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe, so the best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared. Here are simple steps you can follow now to make sure you’re ready before the next disaster strikes: Step 1: Get a Rescue Alert Sticker This easy-to-use sticker will let people know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible to rescue workers (we recommend placing it on or near your front door), and that it includes the types and number of pets in your home as well as the name and number of your veterinarian. If you must evacuate with your pets, and if time allows, write “evacuated” across the stickers. To get a free emergency pet alert sticker for your home, please fill out our online order form and allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Your local pet supply store may also sell similar stickers. Step 2: Arrange a Safe Haven Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind. Remember, if it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your pets. They may become trapped or escape and be exposed to numerous life-threatening hazards. Note that not all shelters accept pets, so it is imperative that you have determined where you will bring your pets ahead of time: Contact your veterinarian for a list of preferred boarding kennels and facilities. Ask your local animal shelter if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets. Identify hotels or motels outside of your immediate area that accept pets. Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they would be willing to take in your pet. Step 3: Chose “Designated Caregivers” This step will take considerable time and thought. When choosing a temporary caregiver, consider someone who lives close to your residence. He or she should be someone who is generally home during the day while you are at work or has easy access to your home. A set of keys should be given to this trusted individual. This may work well with neighbors who have pets of their own—you may even swap responsibilities, depending upon who has accessibility. When selecting a permanent caregiver, you’ll need to consider other criteria. This is a person to whom you are entrusting the care of your pet in the event that something should happen to you. When selecting this “foster parent,” consider people who have met your pet and have successful cared for animals in the past. Be sure to discuss your expectations at length with a permanent
caregiver, so he or she understands the responsibility of caring for your pet. Step 4: Prepare Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits If you must evacuate your home in a crisis, plan for the worst-case scenario. Even if you think you may be gone for only a day, assume that you may not be allowed to return for several weeks. When recommendations for evacuation have been announced, follow the instructions of local and state officials. To minimize evacuation time, take these simple steps: Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification information. Your pet’s ID tag should contain his name, telephone number and any urgent medical needs. Be sure to also write your pet’s name, your name and contact information on your pet’s carrier. The ASPCA recommends microchipping your pet as a more permanent form of identification. A microchip is implanted under the skin in the animal’s shoulder area, and can be read by a scanner at most animal shelters. Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. Pets can become disoriented and wander away from home in a crisis. Store an emergency kit and leashes as close to an exit as possible. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is, and that it clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your “Evac-Pack” include: Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include). Seven days’ worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months). Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect). Litter or paper toweling. Liquid dish soap and disinfectant. Disposable garbage bags for clean-up. Pet feeding dishes and water bowls. Extra collar or harness as well as an extra leash. Photocopies and/or USB of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Remember, food and medications need to be rotated out of your emergency kit—otherwise they may go bad or become useless). At least seven days’ worth of bottled water for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months). A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet. Flashlight. Blanket. Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make “Lost” posters). Especially for cats: Pillowcase, toys, scoop-able litter. Especially for dogs: Extra leash, toys and chew toys, a week’s worth of cage liner. You should also have an emergency kit for the human members of the family. Items to include: Batteries, duct tape, flashlight, radio, multi-tool, tarp, rope, permanent marker, spray paint, baby wipes, protective clothing and footwear, extra cash, rescue whistle, important phone numbers, extra medication and copies of medical and insurance information.
Step 5: Keep the ASPCA On-Hand at All Times The free ASPCA mobile app shows pet parents exactly what to do in case of a natural disaster. It also allows pet owners to store vital medical records and provides information on making life-saving decisions during natural disasters. With a few swipes, you can: Access critical advice on what to do with your pet before, during, and after a major storm—even if there’s no data connectivity. Store and manage your pet’s critical health records. Receive a personalized missing pet recovery kit, including step-by-step instructions on how to search for a lost animal in a variety of circumstances. Build a lost pet digital flyer that can be shared instantly on your social media channels. Get the latest and most relevant news about pets and animal welfare. Other Considerations Geographic Considerations: If you live in an area that is prone to certain natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes or floods, you should plan accordingly. Determine well in advance which rooms offer safe havens. These rooms should be clear or hazards such as windows, flying debris, etc. Choose easy-to-clean areas such as utility rooms, bathrooms and basements as safe zones Access to a supply of fresh water is particularly important. In areas that may lose electricity, fill up bathtubs and sinks ahead of time to ensure that you have access to water during a power outage or other crises. In the event of flooding, go to the highest location in your home, or a room that has access to counters or high shelves where your animals can take shelter. Special Considerations for Horses Keep a clean and tidy stable and pasture. Remove hazardous and flammable materials, debris and machinery from around the barn’s walkways, entrances and exits. Regularly maintain and inspect barn floors and septic tanks. Inspect your grounds regularly and remove dangerous debris in the pasture. Prevent fires by instituting a no-smoking policy around your barn. Avoid using or leaving on appliances in the barn, even seemingly-harmless appliances like box fans, heaters and power tools can overheat. Exposed wiring can also lead to electrical fires in the barn, as can a simple nudge from an animal who accidentally knocks over a machine. Get your horse used to wearing a halter, and get him used to trailering. Periodically, you should practice quickly getting your horse on a trailer for the same reason that schools have fire drills—asking a group of unpracticed children to exit a burning building in a calm fashion is a little unrealistic, as is requesting a new and strange behavior of your horse. If you own a trailer, please inspect it regularly. Also, make sure your towing vehicle is appropriate for the size and weight of the trailer and horse. Always make sure
the trailer is hitched properly—the hitch locked on the ball, safety chains or cables attached, and emergency brake battery charged and linked to towing vehicle. Proper tire pressure (as shown on the tire wall) is also very important. Get your horse well-socialized and used to being handled by all kinds of strangers. If possible, invite emergency responders and/or members of your local fire service to interact with your horse. It will be mutually beneficial for them to become acquainted. Firemen’s turnout gear may smell like smoke and look unusual, which many horses find frightening—so ask them to wear their usual response gear to get your horse used to the look and smell. Set up a phone tree/buddy system with other nearby horse owners and local farms. This could prove invaluable should you—or they—need to evacuate animals or share resources like trailers, pastures or extra hands! Keep equine veterinary records in a safe place where they can quickly be reached. Be sure to post emergency phone numbers by the phone. Include your 24-hour veterinarian, emergency services and friends. You should also keep a copy for emergency services personnel in the barn that includes phone numbers for you, your emergency contact, your 24-hour veterinarian and several friends. Special Considerations for Birds Birds should be transported in a secure travel cage or carrier. If the carrier does not have a perch, line it for paper towels that you can change frequently. Keep the carrier in as quiet an area as possible. In cold weather, make certain you have a blanket over your pet’s cage. This may also help reduce the stress of traveling. In warm weather, carry a spray bottle to periodically moisten your bird’s feathers. Have recent photos available, and keep your bird’s leg bands on for identification. It is particularly imperative that birds eat on a daily basis, so purchase a timed feeder. If you need to leave your bird unexpectedly, the feeder will ensure his daily feeding schedule. Items to keep on hand: Catch net, heavy towel, blanket or sheet to cover cage, cage liner. Special Considerations for Reptiles A snake may be transported in a pillowcase, but you should have permanent and secure housing for him when you reach a safe place. Take a sturdy bowl that is large for your pet to soak in. It’s also a good idea to bring along a heating pad or other warming devise, such as a hot water bottle. Lizards can be transported like birds (see above). Special Considerations for Small Animals Small animals, such as hamsters, gerbils, mice and guinea pigs, should be transported in secure carriers with bedding materials, food and food bowls. Items to keep on hand: Salt lick, extra water bottle, small hidebox or tube, a week’s worth of bedding.
jerseyshoreonline.com
The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018, Page 27
Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of january 6 - january 12
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the week ahead, you can develop a worthy New Year’s resolution that is built on an inspiring idea or fantasy. You will have ample energy to put your plans into motion, but must be methodical in the execution. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Enjoy the best of both worlds in the week to come. You can enjoy being spoiled and pamper a loved one, too. You may gain knowledge or discover information that gives you the upper hand in a delicate situation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might possess loads of ambition but may hesitate to take necessary steps because you are afraid of making a mistake. In the week ahead don’t hesitate to give your best effort, as practice makes perfect. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The week to come could cause you to question whether you are being thrifty or miserly. You will know that money is well-spent if it makes someone happy. A new person might not be what he or she seems. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Finding ways to become more efficient and organized might be at the top of your “to do” list in the week ahead. Although you may be disappointed in someone, or something, you will learn a valuable lesson. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you’re feeling like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing maybe it is time to organize your visions of success into a priority list. This week develop your ambitions and make some sensible resolutions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Harness your energies and use them wisely in the week ahead. Follow through on an inspiring thought, whether it comes through a friend or mentor or from reading material, but keep a tight rein on your wallet. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An eagerness to take risks might be at odds with shrewd business tactics during the upcoming week. Focus your enthusiasm instead on making a good impression on the people you meet at social gatherings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ringing out the old might have more significance for you than for others. Saturn is no longer in your sign, so you will find you have more freedom to plan for the year ahead as this first week of the year unfolds. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead change the word “me” into “we.” You might think that your wants and needs are the most important, but other people count just as much. Focus on ways to include your loved ones in your plans. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may enjoy a series of magical moments in the week ahead because you know how to make a great impression on others. Use your networking skills to make new contacts and widen your sphere of influence. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get ready to go out on the town. This is the day to celebrate new beginnings with those in your social circle. You are in good standing with your loved ones and will be able to make new friends in the week ahead.
(c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Bread Winner: A Winning Recipe To Help You Keep Two New Year’s Resolutions By Wolfgang Puck
Now that Christmas is over and the new year has begun, we all face an important challenge that only gets bigger and bigger by the moment: Sticking to our New Year’s resolutions. As important as those promises to ourselves may be, however, there is no real mystery over what we’ll resolve. In fact, I’ll bet you can easily guess the two most common goals. That’s right! In the coming year, a majority of people will want to eat more healthfully (or lose weight). And most of us will also want to manage our money more wisely and save more. Not surprisingly, few people keep up their resolve. Some surveys show that as many as 80 percent of resolutions are abandoned by February! So, how do you stick to yours? I think success comes from approaching goals realistically; making small, achievable changes in your daily life that eventually become habits and add up to bigger successes. And the best way I know to both eat smartly while saving money is to prepare nourishing food at home. The recipe I’d like to share is a perfect example of that approach. My whole wheat bread with dark chocolate and cherries is not only delicious but also low in fat (which contributes fewer than a third of its 188 calories per two-slice serving) and a decent source of dietary fiber (2.69 grams per serving). Not only that, but the chocolate and cherries are also excellent sources of the antioxidants health professionals say we should include in our diets to help safeguard us against illness. Better still: The bread is fun to make and a great activity for a cold or rainy weekend afternoon. And the delicious results will cost you far less than anything similar from an upscale bakery. The bread is also admirably versatile. I like to toast a slice and enjoy it with my morning coffee. You can soak slices in a mixture of beaten eggs, egg whites, and some reduced-fat milk, then pan-fry it with nonstick spray, to make amazing healthy French toast. I’ve even been known to eat some of this bread at the end of a meal! (Here’s a fun tip: Top a toasted slice with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt for a satisfying impromptu dessert.) The recipe also lends itself to many variations. If you want an even lower low-fat version, double the amount of cherries and leave out the chocolate chips. Or try substituting other dried fruit, individually or in combination, cutting up larger pieces into morsels about the size of cherries or raisins. Any approach you take, I think you’ll be more than happy with the results - and with the money you save. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2018! WHOLE WHEAT BREAD WITH DARK CHOCOLATE AND DRIED CHERRIES
Makes two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves For the sponge: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lukewarm water, 80 F (27 C) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour For the dough: 3/4 cup (185 mL) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (185 mL) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup (250 mL) pitted dried cherries, rehydrated in warm water for 15 minutes, thoroughly drained Nonstick cooking spray First, prepare the sponge: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, stir together the yeast, water and honey until the yeast has dissolved. Stir in the all-purpose and whole wheat flours just until a soft, loose dough forms. Cover with a clean towel and set aside at warm room temperature for 20 minutes. Next, prepare the dough: Add the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the salt and the olive oil to the sponge. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and attach the bowl containing the dough. Mix on the second-lowest speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Continue mixing on medium speed until the dough looks fairly well developed and elastic, 8 minutes longer. Add the chocolate chips and the rehydrated drained cherries to the mixer bowl. Continue mixing at medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes longer. Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. On a lightly floured work surface and with clean hands, gently roll and shape each piece to make an even ball shape. Cover the balls with a damp kitchen towel and leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Evenly spray two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. With your hands, shape each ball of dough into a 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaf shape and transfer it to a prepared loaf pan. Cover the pans with a damp towel and leave at warm room temperature to rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). With a sharp knife, lightly score three evenly spaced diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Put the loaves in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Carefully turn the loaves out of the pans onto a wire rack to cool. To serve, slice with a sharp serrated bread knife.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
Page 28, The Berkeley Times, January 6, 2018
jerseyshoreonline.com