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By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Six and a half years after Superstorm Sandy blasted the waterfront sections of the township, Berkeley’s ratable base has finally recovered, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said. And in part because of that recovery, there will be no municipal tax increase in Berkeley Township this year, the mayor said. Berkeley’s ratable base is now $5,175,652. The ratable base was $5,089,815,160 in 2014. “We are now fully recovered from those losses,” Amato said at the March 25 Township Council meeting. The 2019 municipal budget will total $47,046,044, up from $46,716,487, an increase of $329,556 over last year. The amount to be raised by taxation will be $33,434,022, Amato said. That translates into no municipal tax increase. On a home assessed at the township average of $201,200, homeowners will pay $1,299 in 2019. The municipal budget numbers do not include other taxes, such as those from the schools and county, the mayor said. “It’s a good budget,” he said. The municipal tax rate will remain at $.6460 per $100 of assessed valuation. Operations and expenditures for this year have been frozen at last year’s levels, he said. “This budget’s emphasis remains on long
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–Photo by Patricia A. Miller Volunteers have been getting the Wrangle Brook Community Garden ready for planting. By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – The Wrangle Brook Community Garden may not look like much in late March. But wait a few months, when the tomatoes,
peppers and other vegetables are in full bloom. It won’t look like the same place. “It’s very upliftting to be a part of it,” said founder Bonney Parker, on a recent chilly, windy day at the gar-
den, which is off a dirt path off Southhampton Road in the Silver Ridge Park section of the township. Parker and her sister share one plot each summer. Ironically, her sister is the gardener,
not Parker. “I wish I could say I was a gardener,” she joked. “I’m an organizer.” The one-acre lot has been home to 40 private plots, space for
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County Adopts $432 Million Budget
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted its 2019 budget, its first with Freeholder Deputy Director John Kelly helming that process. Kelly unveiled this $432 million budget back in February, and it passed without public comment at the Freeholders’ regular March 20 meeting. “What does this budget cover? It covers all the core services provided to the 600,000 people that call Ocean County home,” Kelly said. “It makes certain that our seniors, who rely on so many
senior programs we have, including our nutrition program that provide daily meals, are fully funded. …It assures residents in Ocean County that they can attend Ocean County College and our vo-tech schools at an affordable price, providing them with a quality education that is the cornerstone for opportunity for good jobs and a great future.” The budget also funds maintenance the county’s 626 miles of roads and 259 bridges and culverts, Kelly added. It covers the everyday mundanity filling potholes, plowing snow - to the future, such as funding stormwater management systems to
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keep Barnegat Bay clean. The budget also includes a healthy amount to fund veterans’ programs, something near and dear to Freeholder Gerry Little’s heart, Kelly said. The opioid addiction crises plaguing not only Ocean County but the entire state remains a primary concern for the Freeholders. The budget includes funding for law enforcement - sheriff’s department, prosecutor’s office, corrections, security, and juvenile services - to maintain public safety. “They are working to meet the ongoing challenges (County - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 spices, and land for local food pantries for the past three years. A Cub Scout Troop also grows vegetables. The garden is sponsored by the area Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Murray Grove in Lanoka Harbor. The garden also supplies vegetables to the People’s Pantry in Toms River, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and other area food panties that have refrigeration, Parker said. “If they don’t have refrigeration, we are hesitant to bring it,” she said. The four-by-nine foot plots are open to anyone in Ocean County, for a dollar a year for a five-year lease. But the garden is so popular, as of this week there is only one plot left for this year, said Parker, who lives in Toms River. When Parker and other church members noticed that the township-owned property was not being used, they approached Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. and Township Council members about using the lot for a garden several years ago. They said yes.
SEASIDE PARK – Dogs, pets, horses, and other animals are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times. Borough Ordinances state no animals are allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time, in all seasons. Violators may be summoned and fined. The only exception to this is for registered service animals (such
“The community garden will help those less fortunate who don’t have the opportunity to grow fresh vegetables, and do so at a reasonable price,” the mayor said. Water for the gardens comes from well water on the site. Ocean County provides as much compost and wood chips as needed for the patrons. Karen Kennedy, a Berkeley Township resident who leases a plot with her fiance, grows tomatoes, kale, peppers, herbs and flowers that would be normally eaten by the deer in her yard. “That is the reason we initially joined, but the garden is so much more,” she said. “The garden is a community of people who care about the environment, and helping others by providing fresh organic vegetables to local pantries. The Toms River Elks, which I belong to, have been a supporter by making significant annual donations.” Kennedy, who is an officer with the Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the National Rows of gardens are ready for planting. Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, has nominated Parker for a For more information about the church, go conservation award from the society. to uuocc.org/. For more information about
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as seeing-eye dogs and on-duty police dogs). Animals left unattended in vehicles Report any animals left in an unattended vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather conditions by calling the police department by calling 732793-8000. The borough works in conjunction with the ASPCA to prevent harm to animals left
in vehicles. Visitors should kennel their pets or arrange for a pet-sitter instead of leaving them in their vehicles to ensure their pets safety. Animal owners and caretakers are required by Borough Ordinance to leash pets or animals brought onto public streets and areas. Animals waste is a health hazard, and the borough
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requires that pet owners/caretakers clean up any waste their animals deposit anywhere in Seaside Park. All dogs are to be licensed annually. Licenses are available at the Borough Offices on 1701 North Ocean Ave. For more information, call 732-793-3700.
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crime that is linked to this crisis, so we are all safe in our homes and our neighborhoods.” So services this year are maintained as the tax rate goes down another half cent, leveling off at 34 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The county does receive some state and federal aid, but is mostly funded through
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ities to allow an increased usage fee from per $5.41 for each 1,000 gallons used to $6.49 for each 1,000 gallons used. If BPU approves the increase, that means an extra $11 per month or an extra $132 per year, Township officials on Monday night also honored members of the Bayville Fire Deparment who answered the most calls in 2018. Fire department members answered 504 calls last year. James Sperber answered the most calls at 384. He was followed by Ian Saxer with 381 calls, John Anderson with 362; Richard Jennings with 351; Rich Straut with 348; John McKay with 332; Brian LeTrent with 325, Rich Foster with 310; Tom Brady with 269 and Lester Anderson with 249 calls. In addition to answering calls, department members also train once or twice a week, Chief John Anderson said. “This is our second home, this is our second family,” Anderson said.
Continued From Page 1 brought on by the opioid crisis,” Kelly said. “It is our commitment to help those that are affected by the addiction so that they know support and help available for them, but we also make sure our law and public safety agencies are working to reduce the
Continued From Page 1 range financial stability, continued public infrastructure improvements and our continuing commitment to provide the important services that our residents have come to expect,” Amato said. In other business, township officials blasted Aqua New Jersey for its recent request for a nearly 18 percent rate increase for residents and businesses. Township Council members unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed increase. “…as there have been noted concerns about the quality of water of water provided by Aqua Water by the residents and professionals of Berkeley Township, this additional rate increase request is particularly ill-timed and unconscionable,” the resolution states. Aqua wants the state Board of Public Util-
the local tax levy. This year, almost 82 percent of its operating budget - $353.1 million - will be raised by taxation, under cap at 1.89 percent over last year’s $346.5 million levy. The total budget is up from $416.1 million in 2018 to $432 million this year. Some highlights include: • $15.7 million for Ocean County College, an increase of $454,418 • $19 million for Ocean County Vocational Technical School, an increase of $372,768 • $9.3 million for a “pay as you grow” appropriation, so the county doesn’t have to go out to bond on some projects • $25 million for roads and bridges • $75 million for county departments that
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(D -3rd) an nou nced the introduction of an amend-
me nt t o H.R . 1, l a nd mark legislation to protect voting rights, crack down on dark money and st rengthen ethics laws, that would require federal election ballots to be made in America. “H.R. 1 is a bill for the people, and it only makes
s e n s e t h at ou r b a l lot s are made by the people,” said Congressman Kim. “Manufacturing ballots in America is a win-win. It not only helps support American jobs, but also ensures greater election security in an age when our elections are under at-
tack from foreign sources. I call on my colleagues to support this amendment, a nd I lo ok for wa rd t o passing H.R. 1 when it comes to the f loor for a final vote.” The amendment would specifically require that all paper ballots used in an
Standards Would Allow More Drinking Water Contamination Near Joint Base Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined his colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DOD), which is pressuring the White House to adopt weaker contamination standards for toxic chemicals and known carcinogens commonly found on military bases, including
the source of contamination recently discovered in the drinking water around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) and Naval Weapons Station Earle. The New York Times reported that the DOD could be forced to spend billions of dollars in cleanup costs if the higher Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards are
implemented. “If this reporting is accurate, the DOD’s actions may endanger the health of servicemembers and families who live and work near the 401 military installations where there are known or suspected releases of PFAS [polyfluoroalkyl substances] chemicals in the drinking water or groundwater,” the senators wrote in a letter DoD Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “We urge you to act in the best interests of impacted communities and support efforts to develop groundwater and drinking water standards that will
protect the public from the health hazards associated with PFAS contamination.” PFAS are dangerous chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects and immune suppression. A recent study conducted by the non-profit, non-partisan Environmental Working Group found that firefighting foam containing PFAS used at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Earle seeped into the ground and contaminated the groundwater in and around each base. Samples of drinking water taken at JBMDL showed contamination levels
24 times higher than the national threshold. Levels were three times higher at Earle. The senators are requesting the DOD and EPA to release communications they have had with the White House, and with each other, regarding the establishment of federal drinking water standards for PFAS and groundwater pollution guidelines related to these chemicals. “Setting a containment level that provides the highest level of safety for our servicemembers and military families should be critical for this administration. This can only happen if the DOD and
election for federal office be printed in the United States on paper manufactured in the United States. Earlier, Congressman Kim introduced the Alice Paul Voter Protection Act, which would protect efforts to register people to vote.
EPA are constructive partners,” the lawmakers wrote. “Therefore, we reiterate the request of our colleagues and ask that the DOD and EPA provide our offices with any communications your agencies have had with the White House regarding the establishment of standards for PFAS chemicals and groundwater pollution related to these chemicals. We also request that the DOD and EPA provide a joint agency briefing to our offices and interested members on interagency efforts on this issue, as well as regular updates on the progress of those efforts.”
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational School District for the 2019-2020 school year. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E ditorial We Do What We’re Told There was an experiment conducted by Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram that proved how people would willingly hurt each other simply by being told to do so. The subject would believe that he was “teaching” a complete stranger how to improve their memory by giving electrical shocks for incorrect answers. The shocks would increase steadily with wrong answers. The “learner” would react painfully until the voltage reached a lethal dose, and then the “learner” would fall silent. In actuality, the “learner” was an actor, playing a tape recording of a shock sound. No one was injured during the experiment. While every test subject questioned the ethics of the experiment, every single one continued with it until they were administering 300-volt shocks. Some even went the full way to the lethal dose of 450 volts. The experiment was used to show how powerful authority was. A person in a position of authority, Milgram proved, could convince someone to do something that was against their own morals. The person in authority in this case was the person running the test, telling the “teacher” to shock the “learner.” Further experiments had other actors in the room with the “teacher.” So, the
“teacher” felt like they were part of a team. I make note of this because of what’s going on in this country. “Authority” can be taken many different ways. Politicians are authorities. Commentators on news shows are authorities. The constant deluge of social media creates a singular authoritative voice. People go down the rabbit hole into dark websites that advocate violence and hate. We have to be very careful of the “authorities” in our lives. Who are we listening to? What do they want us to do? Why do they want us to act in this way? Why do they want us to think a certain way? What are their motives? What happens if we say “no?” Most people reading this will think “Yeah, other people need to stop listening to idiots telling them what to do.” Most people won’t realize that they are being manipulated as well. We have a choice in what we watch. What we read. What we listen to. We have a choice in who we want to influence us. We can choose to listen to people who advocate hate or we can choose to listen to people who advocate love. Seems like it should be an easy choice. Chris Lundy News Editor
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The Governor’s Secret Plan I think Governor Murphy has a secret plan to curb all sor ts of violence in New Jersey by legalizing marijuana thus keeping the people high and happy instead of aggressive. Donald G. Calvert Barnegat
Voters For Recreational Weed Are Complicit In Crimes Gov. Murphy is about to take a bite out of law enforcement by signing into law his “recreational pot” bill. God help us if this is his way to raise revenue to finance his state budget! It is my opinion that he and any State Legislator(s) that vote for this law, in the event of auto accidents or cr imes at t r ibuted to those under the influence of “recreational pot” be sued as “ co-conspirators in aiding and abetting” the commission of such incidents. William McPhail Toms River
Aid Cuts Would Hurt More Than Education This letter is directed to state lawmakers regarding S2, the bill that cut Toms River’s state aid. I am writing to you as a concerned teacher and parent. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Toms River and at tend Toms R iver Regional Schools f rom kindergarten through 12th grade. During my time as a student, I was given the opportunity to play sports and join extracurricular activities that helped me get into a good college.
Letters To The Editormillion annually over the Now, I have the privilege own money to purchase. to teach and give back to the district that gave me so much. When I began my career, I quickly learned that being a teacher is more than what the average person thinks it is. To most, including you, teaching is a teacher standing in the front of a room dishing out information to students that we want to then regurgitate back to us in the form of a test or quiz. Wrong! Being a teacher nowadays is teaching children to use manners, be kind human beings to all, and make good choices. It’s giving a hug to those kids who get no attention at home. It’s giving extra food ( purchased or made by ourselves) to students who don’t have enough to eat at home. It’s being called “mom” or “grandma” by some st udents because you are more a motherly figure to them than anyone in their home life. It’s buying them coats, gloves, socks, or any daily necessities because parents can’t or won’t provide it. It’s creating an environment in which they feel safe because for the few hours they are at school, it’s their only safe place. It’s also teaching students that there is a difference between right and wrong. This is particularly hard to do when the leaders of our state are making the wrong decisions. Please explain to me how cutting our funding and consequently cutting hundreds of teaching jobs and increasing class sizes is the right decision! Some of you may be misinformed about Toms River Schools and I invite any one of you to walk a day in my shoes. I have to teach students information based on outrageous standards, with limited resources or use resources I have to spend my own time to find and
With you taking away our funding, you are also taking away opportunities for students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities. This, in turn, will give students plenty more time to get involved in the ever rampant drug problem we have in our state. Start being an actual leader and be the voice for our youth and our future. Show them that doing what is right for all is better than doing right for just you. Be a leader! Please understand that Toms River Schools are the foundation of our community. The proposal of S2 will do irreversible damage to not only our district, but to our town as well. Our schools have some of the lowest per-pupil spending in the state. Our tax levy currently increases each year to attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will eviscerate our district. Forced 2 percent annual property tax increases will not even come close to replacing the lost funding. If taxes are raised but the quality of education plummets, people will move out of district or out of state. Toms River needs real school f unding refor m. SFRA is a flawed policy! It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating over $40 million below adequacy according to the NJDOE. They say we should be spending $2,966 more per child. We spend less. What is our reward for educating children on a shoestring budget? A budge cut! S2 will cut ou r state aid by over $1,300 per child a total of over $20
next few years. This will, without a doubt, force our district to cut programs and staff. Toms River’s per pupil costs are already among the lowest in the state. We cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S2 without doing irreparable harm to our children. It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant proper t y t a x i ncreases just to maintain a reduced quality of education. Please think about whether you would want a child or relative of yours to attend a district that has been forced to cut hundreds of teachers and prog rams (a m o n g ot h e r t h i n g s), which contribute to a high q u a l it y, wel l - r o u n d e d education. Think about whether you’d want that child to be one student in a class of 40. Do you think he/she would get the support and attention he/ she needs from the sole teacher in the classroom? Would he/she learn all of the state standards when, every day, the teacher has to deal with 40 different personalities of students who come from different backgrounds and different circumstances? Do you want that same child to never experience the joy of playing on a team and beating your cross-town r ival? Or play i ng with the marching band before an exciting game? Think about some of the things you loved most about being a student in the district you attended. Now think about how you would’ve felt if all of the things you loved most were taken away by the state. That is what Toms River Students are on the verge of facing. I implore you to rethink this budget cut. Andrea Boturla Toms River
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Holiday City Fish Fry A Great Success
By Madeline Wesolowski – Event Planner BERKELEY – WOW! The HCB First Aid Auxiliary’s Fish Fry held on March 5 was a great success. We sold 200 tickets and we want to thank everyone who came that evening to help us reach that figure. Our one problem is trying to get 200 dinners out as quickly as possible. Everything is prepared fresh so it takes a while to reach everyone. We thank everyone for their patience. All proceeds will be given to the HCB First Aid Squad. We want to thank Holiday City West for their generosity in granting us the use of their
facility for this function. Thanks to their Office Staff who are always willing to help us with the paperwork necessary. A special thank you to Marietta Kobus, the president of the HCW Board of Trustees who went out of her way and pitched in to help us that evening. The Auxiliary is very grateful that the Clubhouses in Holiday City all do their best to offer their facilities so we have a place to hold our events. Without their generosity we could not accomplish what we do. A special thanks to all the auxiliary members who worked hard preparing for and working the evening of the event.
Boy Scout Summer Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
BAYVILLE – The BSA Troop 9503 is hosting the Boy Scout Summer Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on April 14, 3-7 p.m., at the Bayville VFW Post 9503. Come out and support the Boy Scout Troop of Berkeley Township! All are welcome!
Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child for a great meal. All proceeds benefit the 2019 Summer Camp. The troop is also accepting new scouts ages 11-17. Meetings are held Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m.
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South Toms River Welcomes New Officer
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The South Toms River Police Department welcomed Daniel Primavera to the ranks. Primavera was sworn in as our newest full time police officer at a recent council meeting. He began training at the Ocean County Police Academy on March 22, and will join the department when completed in the fall. Primavera will complete an eight week FTO program before being assigned to the patrol division. Congratulations and –Photo courtesy STRPD best of luck.
Free Music Program In The Works
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Are you a South Toms River youth interested in learning a musical instrument? South Toms River Borough is laying the framework for a free after-school music program for South Toms River youth whom are currently not taking music lessons.
Please be advised that this Music Club will teach string instruments. This is a preliminary notice and does not have a start date or time. We will work on solidifying specifics in the near future. Please contact Tanya.Mosley@BoroughofSouthTomsRiver.com for more information.
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BERKELEY – Roller Hockey teams are now forming. Berkeley residents are invited to join the Lacey Roller Hockey league. Spring registration has begun. If you are interested in
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–Photos courtesy TRRS PINE BEACH – Pine Beach Elementary School’s fourth graders held their annual Wax Museum event recently. Each fourth-grade class had a theme, and students thoroughly researched and orally presented their findings. Mr. Roe’s class researched famous athletes, as did Ms. Hall’s class; Ms. Murphy’s class researched famous inventors; and Ms. Delaney’s class researched famous Americans. The students did an outstanding job!
Bayville First Aid Squad Looking For EMTs BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad (BFAS) is currently looking for NJ state or Nationally certified EMTs to join our family. We are currently seeking qualified EMTs who are dedicated, compassionate, and driven. The BFAS answers approximately 1,700-2,000 service calls each year, so the community will always need and appreciate your commitment. With volunteer crews covering most days and nights we can work around your busy schedule.
If you are interested please visit us at bayvillefas.org or email us recruiting@bayvillefas.org. If you are unable to volunteer please consider donating to our organization. The Bayville First Aid Squad is a 100 percent non-profit organization. All donations go directly towards upkeep of the apparatus, our building, supplies, and equipment. Every penny helps us continue to provide prompt, professional, and compassionate care to you and your family.
Summer Picnic Party
BERKELEY – Join in at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island on June 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m., for a free evening of live music, outside games, and bayside views. Pack a dinner and bring a blanket
or chairs to enjoy this night on the bay. Rain or shine. Also try out our new Spray Park! This event is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Admission is free.
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–Photos courtesy BTSD BERKELEY – On March 19, retired teacher, Joyce Moran, visited Mrs. Brown, Ms. Guy, and Mrs. Kolakowski’s classes at the Berkeley Township Elementary School to educate students about therapy dogs. Her licensed therapy dog, Maggie Mae, was a delight with the students!
2nd Annual Food Trucks & Craft Beer Festival
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Join in the 2nd Annual Food Trucks & Craft Beer Festival on September 28, 2019 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Mathis Plaza, Route 166 in South
Toms River. There will be food trucks, craft beers, wine, and live entertainment. Follow Food Trucks STRNJ on Facebook for updates!
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Popular Bayville Farmer’s Market Will Return In 2019 BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato is excited to announce a new Farmer’s Market location in South Seaside Park in addition to the popular Bayville Farmers Market. “We are pleased to offer residents and visitors two locations to purchase locally-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as other produce and goods,” Mayor Amato said. With the successful Bayville Farmer’s Market now entering its fifth year, Mayor Amato sought to expand the market into other areas of Berkeley Township, including the South Seaside Park section of town. “The new market location is at 2401 Central Avenue and is located just before the entrance to Island Beach State Park. We anticipate a lot of homeowners and vacationers to begin shopping for their fresh food at this site,” Mayor Amato stated. Councilman Angelo Guadagno, Chair of the Recreation Committee, was instrumental in bringing the new market to the beachside location. “Our market season will run every Monday and Friday from May 17th through October 1st at the South Seaside Park location,
with market hours from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm,” Guadagno said. The popular Bayville location at the Recreation Center at 630 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9) remains open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. from May 28 to October 1. “Our Bayville Farmers Market has grown bigger each year. We are extremely pleased and thankful for the support by our community. We are always looking to expand to other locations in the Township,” Mayor Amato said. Interested in Being a Vendor? Due to the limited capacity at the South Seaside Park location, food trucks will not be permitted, but are accepted at the Bayville location. For full details and registration forms, visit the website at BTREC.org and look for the Farmer’s Market tab. If you have any questions, please contact: Councilman Angelo Guadagno at aguadagno@twp.berkeley.nj.us or 732-237-4885 or Felicia Fraulo at the Recreation Center at ffraulo@twp.berkeley.nj.us or 732-269-4456 Ext. 3101.
Central Regional High School Alumni Night
BERKELEY – Tickets are going fast for the 10th annual Central Regional High School Alumni “All Alumni Night.” There are only 50 tickets left. Don’t be left behind! The event is being held at the Captain’s Inn, Lacey Road, on Friday, April 5 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and $25 at the door, if any are still available. It includes an all you can eat buffet and a great time seeing old friends!
Go to crhsaa.org to pay by PayPal. Click on the events tab. Tickets are also available at Sophia Roots Hair Salon and Altieri Chiropractic in Bayville. You can also pay by sending a check made out to CRAA (please put all alumni night in memo). Mail to CRAA, PO Box 150, Bayville, NJ 08721. All tickets purchased thru PayPal and by check will be held at will call the night of the event.
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BERKELEY – Join the Holiday Heights First Aid Auxiliary for a Gift Auction on May 3. Doors open at 5 p.m., auction starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes 20 tickets, coffee, tea and cake. Hot dogs, pizza, soda and water will be available for purchase. BYOB. No refunds.
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Beachwood Adds Prescription Drop-off Boxes
BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Police Department along with the Beachwood Municipal Alliance and Beachwood Mayor’s Wellness Program have partnered with Rite Aid to bring a prescription drug drop-off box to the Beachwood Municipal Complex. The prescription drug drop off box will be located in the lobby on the police side and will be available for residents to dispose of any unused prescription medication. Residents can take note of the listed restrictions on the drop off box in regards to what can and cannot be deposited in the box. The lobby at Borough Hall is open during normal business hours. Chief Tapp and Mayor Roma are happy to create this drop off site in an effort to help residents properly dispose of unused/unwanted prescription medication. Police thanked the Rite Aid Foundation and KidCents for assisting with this project.
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2019 Football and Cheer Registration
BERKELEY – 2019 Football and Cheer Registration Round 1 for the Berkeley Golden Eagles will take place on April 8, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Berkeley Rec Center. Registration fees: • Tackle Football: $210 • Game Day Cheer: $200, price includes warmup, bow, practice shirt, and rain gear • Flag Football: $50 • Flag Cheer: $50 • Competition Cheer: $200, additional $100
due upon comp team declaration There is a $75 penalty if you did not complete last year’s hours. You will not be permitted to register if you owed hours from last season and don’t satisfy the penalty. Work bond check is $200 per household and is dated for September 15, 2019. Equipment bond check is $150 per tackle/gameday/comp participant and is dated December 1, 2019. Any questions, email info@berkeley goldeneaglesyfc.org.
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VNA Health Group Introduces Speaker’s Bureau Program For Advanced Care Services
HOLMDEL — “What’s the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?”, “How do You Have a Conversation about End of Life? - these are just a sample of the more than 40 topics now available through Visiting Nurse Association Health Group’s recently launched Speaker’s Bureau Program for Advanced Care Services. According to Dr. Marianne Holler, Chief Medical Officer for the VNA Health Group, “There are a lot of misconceptions and a lack of understanding about palliative medicine, hospice care and end-of-life care. Our goal in creating this Speaker’s Bureau Program is to provide education to the medical community, patients, families and the general public about these sensitive and often misunderstood topics.” The free presentations are provided by six palliative physicians with expertise in the fields of hospice and palliative medicine as well as internal medicine, oncology and geriatric medicine. They tackle difficult subjects and can offer insight and understanding into end-of-life care options. According to the National
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Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them. Olive oil is the liquid fat which comes from the olive tree. It is extremely high in oleic acid, which is known to reduce blood pressure. It also contains a good amount of natural vitamin E, carotenoids and oleuropein. That compound has strong anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Olives are fruits, and both the fruit and the oil have medicinal benefits. The main active ingredient in olive oil is oleic acid, some phenols and squalene. Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO is sometimes referred to as cold-pressed. This type of oil is higher quality, better flavor and lower acidity than plain olive oil. When you see “extra virgin” on the label that means something good. It means that the oil was mechanically pressed out of the olives, as opposed to using a bunch of chemicals to extract it. When the oil is squeezed and pressed from the olives mechanically, the vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids are not destroyed. Olive oil consumption may help reduce incidence of cancer, including colorectal, uterine, breast, prostate, endometrium, ovarian, bladder, lung and pancreatic cancer. Have you heard of the Blue Zone project? These are areas of the planet where people experience health and longevity. Could the olive oil be the main reason that residents of Ikaria (Greece) commonly live to be over 90 or 100 years old?
The most recent news about olive oil is fantastic. Olive oil contains natural phenolic compounds which are strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. They also have anti-thrombotic activity which means it helps reduce the formation of blood clots, which as you know, block the flow of blood to your brain (and/or the heart). Avoiding clots is the way to avoid stroke. Oleocanthal, a phenolic component of extra virgin olive oil, acts a little bit like the famous drug ibuprofen! Extra Virgin Olive Oil is like a natural NSAID. New research from March 2019 confirms that eating olive oil just once a week will help lower platelet activation (meaning reduce risk of clots). In turn, this lowers risk of heart attack and stroke. People in this study were all obese. Could olive oil confer even higher benefits int hose who have healthier eating habits, a faster metabolic rate and/or lower BMI? More than likely, yes. The take home point is that olive oil appears to have strong health benefits to people who are high risk for stroke. Don’t worry about the fat because it’s a healthy fat. One tablespoon of olive oil contains the following nutritional information, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, contains zero sugar, zero cholesterol, 10 grams of monounsaturated fat and about 120 calories. I believe this oil is among the healthiest natural oils you can consume. I’m not in favor of vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil or MCT. I do like olive oil, grape seed, avocado, tea seed and pumpkin seed oil.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to
spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care Marc S. Galella Esq. than the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300. (17) For Sale 55+ - $215,999. Heritage Point Barnegat. 2BR, 2Bth, garage. 49 Pierhead Dr. Open house Sundays 1-3. Zillow me 908-783-9782. (16)
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Defining What It Is To Be A Kid By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Gabriella Clark enjoys the same things many seven-year-olds do: swimming, dance lessons, and playing with friends and with her sister, Jordan, 5. Gabby’s mother Jennifer Hartman said that when she was pregnant with Gabby she had some complications, and was in and out of the hospital at 26 weeks until her daughter was born by C-section at 34 weeks. “She was 5.2 pounds and completely normal, and then the doctor said ‘I’m sorry, she has Down syndrome,’” Hartman recalled recently from the living room of her Cherry Quay home. “I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. “She was my baby, and luckily she didn’t have a heart defect as many with Down syndrome do. She didn’t need any special checkups or anything, so we continued on with life.” “Gabby” was just named ambassador for a New Jersey Down syndrome organization called “Nothing Down,” which seeks to change the way the world views people with Down syndrome and to change the conversation about intellectual disabilities. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when someone has an extra copy (or a partial extra copy) of chromosome 21. The nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, the extra genetic material
alters the course of development and causes Down syndrome characteristics, such as low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes and a single deep crease across the center of the palm. In the U.S., one in 700 babies are born with Down syndrome, or 6,000 a year, making it the most common chromosomal condition. Gabby is considered to be non-verbal, but understands everything and is learning sign language. She is in second grade at Drum Point Elementary School in a classroom for children with multiple disabilities. She loves school, especially gym and art, and she loves her teacher, Michelle McNeary, and the three paraprofessionals in the classroom, Miss Sue, Miss Sharon and –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Miss Linda. Gabriella Clark, 7, was named ambassador for Nothing Down. She is pictured with her mother, Hartman said she began Jennifer Hartman, and her sister, Jordan Hartman, 5. to follow “Nothing Down” is “There is Nothing Down about Down on FaceBook when the organization was million people. started three years ago by Julie Willson Nothing Down has formed an International syndrome.” According to co-founder Daughtry, Gabby and Shannon Daughtry. The organization Ambassador Program and has 37 Ambashas produced 14 video projects and their sadors across the globe who have become was chosen as an ambassador from over 500 photo series has been shared by over 100 the face of Nothing Down. Their message (Kid - See Page 25)
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Continued From Page 24 children and adult applicants. “In the end, we chose the families that showed the most dedication to Nothing Down, our mission, and who show a lot of passion of advocacy,” she wrote in an email. She said Hartman has done a great job of sharing Nothing Down programs and has always shown enthusiasm by applying for the different projects and getting people excited and involved in the organization’s events. “And on top of all that, Gabby has a smile that can brighten anyone’s day,” Daughtry wrote. Gabby has a FaceBook page called “Gabby’s Journey,” and Hartman said that Gabby has brought the whole family closer since the day she was born.
“She’s just like any other kid, it’s just a little difficult because she doesn’t talk,” she said. “She has no issues in school at all - when we walk in everyone says hello to her.” Sometimes when they’re out, Hartman said she can hear parents telling their children not to stare at Gabby. Her advice? “Just go up and say hello and make friends. She’s just a typical little girl who wants to play and do everything they want to do,” Hartman said. “She’s just a little slower. Treat them like anyone else,” she said. The mission of Nothing Down is to provide support, advocacy, education and opportunities for individuals and families that have been touched by Down syndrome. For more information, visit their FaceBook page or visit nothingdown.org.
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WHITING – Since our February meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather, we have invited Dr. Scott A. Amoss, podiatrist and surgeon of the Whiting Foot Care Center to be our guest speaker during our April 17 meeting at 1:30 p.m., Deerfield Hall. Some of the topics he will cover are diabetic foot care, heel pain, and bone
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – If you are suffering from grief or loss, this new weekly meeting might be just the thing to help you through it. Wellness in Nurtured Grief Support (WINGS) was created by two local women in the recovery community who aim to redefine grief and loss while creating a supportive environment. WINGS is now part of the Monday night lineup of recovery meetings at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County. According to Michelle Price, co-facilitator of WINGS, noted that the meetings are meant for those who have been touched by loss of any kind, whether it is related to substance use, loss of a career, relationship, dreams, or others. “Grief comes in many forms,” said Price. “We recognize dozens of types of grief, which always surprises people…But we’re working on changing people’s perceptions.” Price stated that grief is typically associated with shame in the recovery community, a perception she calls “unfortunate,” because grief should not be seen as a punishment. WINGS addresses the need from the recovery community to tackle grief and loss in different ways. The grief from losing someone to substance abuse and losing someone to cancer or a car accident can be vastly different, she said. Amy Johnson, WINGS co-facilitator and Price’s partner, has personal experience with the loss of a spouse, which helps her to work with members of the group. “Losing a spouse – or any family member – to an addiction is extremely difficult because of the stigma attached to the disease,” said Johnson. “That’s why starting
this group with like-minded people who have had similar experiences can make a difference.” Both Price and Johnson have been trained in a specialized curriculum on grief. The WINGS group began meeting back in February and has attracted members from all walks of life, including both men and women of various ages. According to Price, group attendance varies by week, which she attributes to the needs of each individual as well as the fact that grief is a heavy topic. The group meets weekly, however you are not required to attend each meeting. Price stated that some people facing grief and loss may not be ready to attend and that is OK. When new members attend WINGS, they receive a checklist with many forms of grief. Participants mark all that apply, choose two that affect them the most, and then begin working from that starting point. “Grief is as individual as a fingerprint,” said Price, “Similarly, no relationship is the same. The relationship I have with my mother is not the same as what the relationship the person next to me has with his/her mother.” WINGS not only provides individuals with a supportive environment, but it also allows people to protect their physical and mental health by preventing anger, stress, sleep disruption, strained relationships, etc. There is no cost to attend a WINGS meeting. Dinner is provided. The meetings are held at 4:15 p.m. every Monday at The Mental Health Association – Ocean County, located at 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River. For more information, call 732-914-1546 or email mprice@mhanj.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Mar 23 - Mar 29 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): New ideas can challenge even the most adept. Don’t be waylaid by temporary changes. Your ambitious desires could run into roadblocks this week so it may be best to refrain from pushing forward an agenda. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hard work is the only sure way to reach a modicum of success. Surprises might offer challenges so be prepared to shift gears at the drop of a hat. In the week ahead, you may learn that a partner is a financial genius. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be alert for finely tuned fine print. The ability to adapt to new situations and rethink your position is your best asset. Don’t get sidetracked by differences of opinion or tempted by get-rich schemes this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Past problems might re-emerge and require your attention as this week unfolds. Someone’s mood or gloomy outlook could squash your exuberance so it may be wise to wait for better timing to proceed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life is complicated. One day you are the center of attention and the next day you aren’t. Using logic to deal with financial matters can backfire during the upcoming week if you are focused on merely making profits. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Wordless communication is never worthless. You might experience an intuitive link that makes a relationship feel more romantic. Friends can bring their business expertise to your rescue in the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your flirtatiousness will only be an issue if you let emo-
tions overpower your head. New romances that blossom in the coming week need a “wait and see” attitude, as a permanent relationship may be only a mirage. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be faced with impractical ideas. Ask for advice from those you trust this week and you will receive excellent guidance. Financial planning seminars could offer you knowledge that is profound or profitable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act as an anchor. You can be a soothing influence on partners who may be in too much of a hurry. In the coming week you may meet those who appreciate your brilliance and ability to transcend the ordinary. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fight off the sleight-of-hand. You may meet a Houdini-like character in the week ahead or find a mysterious object in the workplace that tricks you into making a mistake. Remain skeptical of shortcuts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Partnerships take a turn for the better in the beginning of the week ahead after a brief spat or rehashing of viewpoints. Listen to your intuitions before you act on matters of major importance and you won’t go wrong. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pavlov had a dog and Schrodinger had a cat. You probably have an experiment in mind, but you also need someone to lavish love and affection upon. You could develop dreams and fantasies in the week ahead.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Start a New Season Resolution with My Bright, Fresh-Tasting Pasta Dish to Welcome Springtime By Wolfgang Puck
It sometimes puzzles me that people make resolutions only once a year, at the start of the new year. Why shouldn’t we be able to resolve to improve our lives the other 364 days? Of course, I understand that a new year holds special significance. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be ready to recognize inspirations for enhancing our health, for example, whenever such opportunities come along. Spring is an ideal time to do just that. It’s the season of renewal, when the earth miraculously begins coming back to life after the harsh days of winter. Food lovers know that the stalls in farmers’ markets everywhere will soon be filled with fresh, tender produce to brighten our tables and enhance our health. So why not make a resolution today to take advantage of the season’s bounty and improve your life by eating a more plantbased diet? The following vegan recipe is a perfect example of that very principle, featuring juicy-sweet cherry tomatoes, an abundance of springtime-green baby arugula leaves and lots of fresh basil and parsley, all tossed together with bite-sized pasta shapes. I think the dish is wonderfully versatile too. Along with the arugula, you can add other vegetables from the farmers’ market, such as chopped and quickly sauteed asparagus or shelled and blanched baby English peas. If you want to veer away from vegan, feel free to use it as a side dish or base for lean protein such as sauteed, grilled, or broiled seafood or chicken. In short, make this recipe your own. Whatever choices you make, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the results as much as Hollywood’s stars did - regardless of whether there’s a golden statuette in your own hands! PASTA WITH BABY ARUGULA AND OVEN-DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES Serves 6 1 1/4 pounds (625 g) large cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Granulated sugar 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup (125 mL) large capers, drained 3/4 pound (375 g) dried fusilli or penne pasta 2 pinches Aleppo pepper 2 cups (500 mL) packed baby arugula leaves, rinsed and thoroughly dried
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely julienned fresh basil leaves, plus small whole sprigs and basil flower, if available, for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley First, prepare the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the tomatoes, pat them dry, cut them in halves, and put them in a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and sugar. Stir well. Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet, and leave at room temperature for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 150 F (65 C). Put the baking sheet with the tomatoes in the oven, and cook until they look slightly dried but are still juicy, about 2 hours. Remove from the oven, and set aside. While the tomatoes are cooking, double-blanch the garlic. Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and place a bowl of ice cubes and water nearby. Drop the peeled cloves into the boiling water, and leave them for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, and immediately plunge the cloves into the ice water. Repeat the process with fresh boiling water. Drain the garlic cloves, pat dry and slice them thinly. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently until it is fragrant but not yet browned. Add the cherry tomatoes, and raise the heat to medium-high; cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to collapse, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until they are completely softened but haven’t disintegrated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the capers. As soon as the water reaches a full boil, salt it generously and add the pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water. Add the drained pasta, still dripping, to the tomatoes in the pan and, with a large spoon, gently stir together, adding a little of the cooking water if the mixture seems to need some moisture. Add the arugula and remaining olive oil, and fold them in until the arugula has barely wilted. Season with Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper to taste; then, garnish with julienned basil, parsley, basil sprigs, and, if available, a basil flower. Serve immediately.
(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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