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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett speaks at the re-opening of Berkeley Island County Park in May. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It’s not just naming a park after a politician, it’s naming it after a politician who helped create the park, as well as countless acres of other parks and open space in the county. Berkeley Island County Park will be renamed
the John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island, county officials said. It sits on a 25-acre peninsula that juts into Barnegat Bay and Cedar Creek. It’s located at 399 Brennan Concourse in Berkeley. Built in 1982, back when Bartlett was new
to being a Freeholder, it was starting to show its age. And that was before Superstorm Sandy hit it. The park was devastated. More than five years and $8 million later, the county reopened the park in May. Bartlett was on hand to re-open the park, simi-
lar to how he was there when it opened. “In many ways, it’s been my baby,” he said at the time. He was seen playing on the playground ropes and dodging through the water park to avoid getting wet. (Park - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – It’s fitting that the legacy of a beloved art teacher would be told in photographs and future art. Lynne Tagliaferro, who taught art at Beachwood Elementary School, passed away recently from cancer. The Beachwood Parent Teacher Organization made the somber announcement. “Mrs. Tagliaferro was a revered member of our Beachwood family. Her talent, grace, and compassionate soul reached many children and her passing leaves a void for (Art - See Page 4)
Parade For Wounded Warriors
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A bit of rain and some crisp autumn air wasn’t about to dampen the 11th Annual Wounded Warrior parade. Each year the event salutes disabled veterans as well as veterans in general who assemble at the township’s Justice Complex in Jackson as they prepare for their ride over to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club on South Stump Tavern Road. Al Dolce, the chairman of the Wounded Warrior program at the Central Rifle and Pistol Club spoke about the day’s activities while at the club follow-
ing the parade. The wounded warriors received a free hunting knife, a barbeque lunch or one of the 150 sandwiches provided by Wegman’s, along with dessert. Dolce spoke of the need for volunteers to assist the membership of his organization in helping with projects like a veterans fishing trip held each spring. The Warriors were escorted by township police, members of the community’s volunteer fire companies, and first aid squads, motorcycle clubs as (Warriors - See Page 4)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Emergency vehicles and various motorcycle club members take part in the 11th annual Wounded Warrior Escort Parade.
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