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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Township voters will have a chance to voice their opinions on half of the governing body, as the mayor and three council members are up for re-election.

Incumbent Republican Mayor Carmen Amato is running against Democrat Laura Shaw for a four-year term.

The candidates were asked about their most recent employment and what experience they have in civic or community groups. They were also asked what their plans are for the town.

Their answers were lightly edited for clarity and to explain some terms that lay people might not understand. They are provided here in alphabetical order.

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By Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy BE AC H WO OD – Imagine you’re in school. You’re walking to your next class when all of a sudden your favorite celebrity shows up to surprise you.

A dream come true!

Seems impossible, right?

Well, not for Kallista Flores. W hile he was in town for a bit of show-biz, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay took a detour to Toms R iver I nter med iate

South to meet Kallista, a Beachwood local and Ramsay super fan.

T he su r pr ise was orchest rated by her father, Wolf Flores, and documented via Facebook live on his social med ia page.

Flores shared a post to social media earlier this week, hoping to garner enough attention to nab a meet and greet with the famous chef for his daughter.

The post read: “she is (Ramsay - See Page 5)

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Berkeley Candidates Talk Taxes, Development

Remembering Victims Of Domestic Violence

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Memories of those who died as the victim of domestic violence - and greater awareness to the resources available to those facing that trauma - were part of the Silent Witness Project ceremony held recently at the Ocean County Mall.

The Silent Witness Project ceremony involved the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County College, Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, the (Victims - See Page 6)

–Photos by Bob Vosseller These life-sized figures are seen at the Mall showing the individual stories of murder victims in Ocean County who were killed in an incident of domestic violence.

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Carmen Amato “For nearly 30 years, I have dedicated my adult life to volunteer and public service in my hometown,” Carmen Amato said. “As a sports enthusiast and former high school football player, I became a volunteer in Berkeley Little League, Berkeley Pop Warner Football and Berkeley Basketball. I volunteered not only as a coach but eventually an officer in each league.”

He has worked for the County of Ocean for over 27 years.

He was on the Berkeley Township Board of Education for seven years, serving as president for two. He was also on the Central Regional Board of Education for five years, serving as president for two.

He was elected as a councilman in 2005, representing Ward 2.

“In 2010, I crafted two budget amendments that eliminated the proposed $4 million tax increase proposed by the Democratic mayor,” he said. “During my tenure on the Council, I never voted for a tax increase and pushed for alternate revenue streams to help generate revenue and ultimately save tax dollars.”

He was elected mayor in 2011 and is completing his second term.

“After only 10 months in office, Berkeley Township was devastated by Superstorm (Candidates - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 Sandy. I stood alongside first responders, firefighters, police officers, other public employees as we all worked together,” he said. “I personally joined rescue missions to evacuate residents and get them safely out of badly flooded areas. I was involved in organizing shelters, as well as clothing and food drops for those forced from their homes, and helped to obtain generators for people who simply could not go without power like our seniors and disabled.

“In the weeks and months that followed the storm, we launched a massive clean-up effort that removed more than 7,000 tons of debris scatted throughout the town and its waterways, and I set up informational seminars to help residents navigate the repair and rebuilding process.

“On the financial side, despite being faced with the devastating loss of nearly $100 million in ratables, a deep decline in tax collection and nearly $9 million in costs associated with Sandy, working with the Township Council we were still able to keep municipal taxes stable,” he said. “Seven long years later, we have fully recovered from those losses from Sandy.

“Since then, with our efforts and fiscally conservative policies, Berkeley Township has the 27th lowest overall property taxes out of 565 municipalities in the State of New Jersey and the 2nd lowest overall property taxes in Ocean County,” he said. “In fact, the average property tax bill in Berkeley Township is less than half of the amount of the statewide average. Despite flat municipal aid from Trenton, we have managed to not increase municipal taxes in 3 of the last 5 years, while still providing vital funding for programs and services that improve the quality of life for Berkeley’s families, schoolchildren and seniors.

“We are also proud to have brought in record amount of grant money as well. We have aggressively pursued every available grant. Since 2012, we have brought in over twelve million dollars which has funded vital programs, funding for infrastructure improvements and property tax relief,” he said.

“Berkeley Township’s bond rating has not only improved once, but twice. In 2015, it improved two notches up to an A+. Last year, it improved to AA-,” he said.

Bond ratings are done be independent companies and are graded based on a borrower’s fiscal stability. A good score means that the town will spend less money on interest.

“In the area of public safety, we have hired more than 40 new police officers to our force and invested nearly $4 million in new equipment and 21st century technology in the Police Department,” he said. “We were also one of the first towns in New Jersey to have uniformed police officers in all of our schools.

“In addition to the fiscal turnaround in Berkeley Township, we have spearheaded major steps forward in the redevelopment of old Beachwood Plaza site and the overall economic revitalization of the Route 9 Corridor,” he said.

“After years of stops and starts, our administration finally had the dilapidated eyesore

torn down and received plan endorsement from the State of New Jersey.

“We have also worked with the Trump administration and the State on having a portion of the Route 9 corridor in Bayville designated as an “Opportunity Zone” under the new federal tax law adopted in 2017.

This will no doubt help spearhead redevelopment. The Opportunity Zone designation will give federal tax incentives to commercial developers to invest in these designated areas. We have already begun discussions with commercial developers who want to take advantage of the federal incentives.

“We have made progress on bringing in new businesses along the Route 9 corridor.

New businesses that recently opened in old dilapidated or vacant buildings are: The Max Challenge, Staffa Stone, C&G Café, Bayville Pharmacy, CG Landscaping Supply and the new Heritage Square which opened the M&M Seafood Market along with other small businesses. New construction along route 9 includes: Advance Auto Parts, Dollar General, QuickChek and the expansion of Jersey Rents. The BP station will also undergo major renovations as well.

“We are working with the new owners of the Baywick Plaza where two new businesses are going to open very shortly. The Island Beach Distillery is moving from Lacey to Berkeley and Traffic Builders, a new online website and internet company with 60 employees, will be opening soon,” he said.

“We have also made record investments in improving our athletic fields and township parks. We have made improvements to Leiter Baseball Park, home of Berkeley Little League; Dudley Park; Butler Beach; Mastapeter Park; Sgt. John Lyons Memorial Recreation Area and Clifford B. Wright Memorial Beach.

“We have also made several improvements at Veterans Park with the installation of a state of the art turf field home of Berkeley Golden Eagles Football and Berkeley Soccer. We improved Donald Tomaio, Jr. Field, home of Berkeley Girls Softball, added inclusive playground equipment for all children of all ages and abilities and lastly, the new skate and scooter park for all ages.

“We have also led the fight to stop overdevelopment in Bayville by successfully working with Ocean County to preserve thousands of acres of open space that could have been developed into thousands of homes,” he said. “Recently, two significant achievements were the purchase of Fishers Pit, a 775+ acre tract in the middle of the Bayville section. A few short years ago a big housing developer wanted to build 1,800 homes. The other was the joint purchase, of a 13-acre tract next to the Florence T. Allen Conservation area.”

His volunteer experience, past and present, includes: former commissioner on the Ocean County Board of Health, Board of Directors of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors, Board Member of O.C.E.A.N. Inc. from 2014 to 2017, Ocean County Commission on Exploited and Missing Children, former Chairman of the Berkeley Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, two terms on the Berkeley Township Recreation Advisory Council, Bayville School PTA, Berkeley Township Elementary School PTA, Central

Regional Booster Club, third degree Knight of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Holiday City - Silver Ridge Park Italian American Club, the Berkeley Township Historical Society, United Way of Ocean County’s Allocation Committee, American Cancer Society – Berkeley/Lacey Relay of Life, St. Vincent DePaul of St. Barnabas Parish, and the People’s Pantry.

“I strongly believe Berkeley Township is a GREAT place to live, work, raise a family and retire,” he said.

Laura Shaw Laura Shaw is a certified tax collector, working in Atlantic County.

“I am a first time candidate running for public office, however I have worked for municipal government for over 17 years in several positions,” she said. “I hold certifications as a Certified Tax Collector, a Technical Assistant to the Construction Official, and as a Rutgers Certified Government trainer. I am very familiar with the duties of an elected official, and the state statutes that regulate our municipal government.

“I am the President of the Berkeley Township Democratic Club. I founded a White Collar Workers Association in our township, and was elected President for five consecutive years. I am also a member of the NJ Treasurer’s & Tax Collector’s Association and the Berkeley Township Historical Society,” she said.

“In my opinion, the biggest issue is the lack of commercial development and the over development of residential property,” she said. “Residential development increases property taxes as the need for additional services and schools increase. As a Tax Collector, I see firsthand the effect a property tax increase has on citizens. In a town with such a large retired population, we need to be mindful of the effect that even a small increase has on someone living on a fixed income.

“We need commercial ratables to provide tax relief to our residents. Commercial development, when done right, can also improve the quality of life for our residents,” she said.

“We also need to reign in some of the patronage hiring and unnecessary spending.

As mayor, I will enact a “no friends and family” hiring policy for myself and every member of the governing body,” she said.

“Any job openings will be publicly posted and Berkeley Township residents will get first preference for interviews and hiring.

I will personally review each expenditure and look for cost saving measures in all operations.

“If I can’t afford something, I don’t buy it. I don’t ask my neighbors to pay for it. This is the fiscally conservative ideology that I will bring to municipal government,” she said.

“In addition to my “no nepotism” pledge, I would bring the business community and investors and developers together to discuss a strategy to bring the right kind of businesses to our town,” she said. “We have plenty of self storage and dollar stores; we need more strategic planning. We have several open lots on Route 9 that can be developed.

“In addition the Beachwood Plaza site, which was demolished four years ago, and

sat in a dilapidated state for four years prior, is an eyesore and a terrible first impression as people enter our township,” she said.

“Route 9 development is my top priority. We must make Route 9 look more attractive to developers and investors, as well.

“One more thing I would do is make sure all of our public spaces are accessible to the public. There is one public property that is closed to the public. ‘The Berkeley Veterans Flying Field’ is restricted to be used only by one private club. I think this is a misuse of public property and this type of special interest patronage at the taxpayer’s expense will end under my leadership,” she said.

“I am a believer in term limits. This administration has had eight years to develop strategies and policies that are fiscally prudent and business friendly, and in my opinion, they have not achieved in either of those areas. It is time for new leadership.

It is time to end the Gilmore era of waste and patronage,” she said, referencing the former head of county Republicans, George Gilmore, who is on trial for tax evasion.

“I want to be an effective legislator for my hometown, not a politician. I have no interest in photo ops; I have great running mates and we are all ready to get to work for the town that we love.”

Township Council Candidates There are three, four-year terms on the ballot for the Township Council.

Republican Councilmen John Bacchione, Thomas Grosse, and Keith Buscio are being challenged by Democrats Heather Walsh, Mario Ciasulli, and Joshua Eckersley.

The candidates were asked about their most recent employment and what experience they have in civic or community groups. Their answers are provided here in alphabetical order.

John Bacchione John Bacchione works for US Bank as a residential mortgage originator. He has been in this industry for just over 25 years.

Bacchione was on the Berkeley Township Board of Education from 2009 to 2011, and has been a Councilman since 2012.

“I have been a member of the St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus council 8603 since 2009, I am a member of the Holiday City Silver Ridge Park Italian American Club since 2009 and I was a member of the H&M Potter School PTA,” he said.

Keith Buscio Keith Buscio is “a bank executive with more than 20 years experience in marketing, communications and public relations.”

He has been a councilman for four years, and has also spent 15 years as a member of the Central Regional Board of Education.

He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community Medical Center Foundation, and the Board of Trustees of the Ocean County College Foundation.

He was formerly a member of the Ocean County Library Foundation and was the former President of the American Heart Association, Ocean County Chapter; former Campaign Chairman, United Way of Ocean County; former state board member, March of Dimes.

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Continued From Page 1 freaking out because he is in town filming.

She is a HUGE fan! Obsessed is more like it! Please keep sharing this until she meets him. She wanted to use her Make A Wish to meet him. Please help this message find a way to Gordon Ramsay! She is a great kid and Gordon Ramsay is her idol! She’d even be happy with a phone call from him. Her room has a cardboard cut out of Gordon… she LOVES him. Please help a little girl with cancer get her wish!”

In the post, a photo shows 12-year-old Kallista rocking her short pixie cut with blond on top, somewhat mirroring Ramsay’s own signature cut, holding a sign that says “Cancer Can Suck It.” Less than 24 hours after the post went up, Flores stood next to Ramsay at Kallista’s school, preparing the surprise of her life.

“This fine individual right here is actually at my daughter’s school,” began Flores, standing next to Ramsay in the video.

“To be here in Toms River in between shoots…I’m just absolutely panicking,” said Ramsay, joking about his own poor performance record at school as a kid.

Ramsay was in Toms River fi lming an episode of his show “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” at Caneda’s White Rooster.

“I can’t wait to meet her,” he added.

Flores provided Ramsay with a little bit of background on Kallista’s illness, stating that she was diagnosed last May and now has one year of treatment left to go.

The Berkeley Times, October 26, 2019, Page 5 She is now in what is considered the maintenance phase in treating B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her father said in a later interview.

Moments before Kallista came through the door, her father noted “There’s going to be a lot of tears.”

His prediction was right. As Kallista rounded the corner and saw Ramsay, she tossed her belongings to the ground and broke into sobs of pure excitement and surprise before running straight to Ramsay for a big hug.

“When I see strong girls like you, having three of my own…you inspire me,” Ramsay told her.

Between happy tears and jokes about music class, Ramsay managed to make the surprise even better with some macaroons, cake, and cupcakes. Although, he admitted he did not make them himself. He had picked them up at Confections of a Rock$tar in Asbury Park.

Flores added that watching Ramsay’s shows “got her through her cancer treatment.”

“That’s all she did the whole four months she was in the hospital, we watched cooking show after cooking show,” he added.

The pair shared a macaroon and Ramsay provided Kallista with a bit of inspirational advice: “You are a strong winner, remember that,” he said.

Ramsay left off with a promise to keep in touch. Kallista responded “Yes please.”

The chef had another surprise for the family. That night, Flores received an email that his daughter’s GoFundMe (gofundme.

com/f/teamkallista) had reached its goal.

That was impossible, he thought, because it was so far away. He checked and sure enough, one donation put it over the top.

Ramsay had donated $10,133, matching the exact amount that was in there at the time.

Flores said he gathered the family together in a hug and everyone started crying.

This kind of money is incredibly important. Kallista’s co-pay is just under $1,100 a month. You read that correctly: $1,100 every month. That’s like having an additional mortgage payment.

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Continued From Page 1 Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the Soroptimist International of Toms River.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines and Freeholder Gary Quinn presented a proclamation to Providence House during the ceremony and during her remarks, Haines shared her own story.

“I was a victim when I was 25 years old. I

told no one. I didn’t let anyone know until after it was happening but I did leave. I was not hospitalized and thank God I was not killed but it can happen to anyone,” she said.

“No matter who you are, where are you live or your background, you can be a victim.

When that happens you can call someone, be it a neighbor or a support agency or someone else but you can always find a way out,” Haines said.

The event was held to raise awareness of

the issue of domestic violence and connect residents with local resources to help end the violence in their lives.

Both Haines and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer reviewed the history of the Silent Witness Project which began in 1990 when an ad hoc group of women artists and writers, upset about the growing number of women in Minnesota being murdered by their partners or acquaintances, joined together with several

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“While you are here take the time to look at the silent witnesses in the circle here,” Billhimer said referring to the life sized red and blue wooden figures which featured information on a specific fatal incident of domestic violence that included the name of the victim, their town, date and a brief synopsis of that murder.

Billhimer noted that the women who founded the movement felt an urgency to do something that would speak out against the escalating domestic violence in their state and set out to create something that would commemorate the lives of the 26 women whose lives had been taken in 1990 as a result of domestic violence.

“It now exists in every state and 23 other countries. The goal of those women in Minnesota was to promote education, raise awareness, reduce the stigma and connect people with resources. There are a number of resources available. It doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity. It effects all of us,” Billhimer said.

“There is no reason for you to suffer in silence. There are people here that can help you,” he said. “I always thought it was important to talk to students and young people who are at a vulnerable age so that they can see the signs. The hardest thing for a victim of domestic violence is to understand the cycle and to realize that they may be in it. It is so easy for us to say ‘why doesn’t someone just leave.’ That is the hardest thing to do if you don’t realize you are in it.”

Laurie Toole, program supervisor for Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities served as master of ceremonies. She said the day’s event was dedicated in memory of Ron Gering, who recently died of cancer, for his 45 years of service to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton.

“Ron was a gentle man who cared deeply about the people we serve, leading an agency work group that brought a trauma informed approach to our work. Ron ensured that those who were voiceless would be given a voice through the work of Catholic Charities. We know Ron would be proud by the work being done to shine light on the issue of domestic violence,” Toole said.

“Having a voice is especially important for victims of domestic violence. For a victim of domestic violence, choosing to speak out and be heard can often be very dangerous and unsafe. More often than not it takes an immense amount of courage,” she said.

“We work continuously at Providence House to provide a safe place for victims to choose courage and we are so fortunate that so many of you in the community do the same.”

The ceremony included performances by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy while the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard opened the program with presentation of colors. Pastor Tom Carrano of New Beginnings Christian Church provided the invocation.

For information about Providence House and its domestic violence support services call 732-350-2120.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Changing Perceptions On Disability October 22nd was International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering is the only disability people still laugh at but we’re working

to change that! Just over 70 million people around the world stutter, including more than three million Americans.

Most people know someone

who stutters, but few understand the condition, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Many famous people, including actors, singers, statesmen

and athletes are among those who stutter. One in five children stutter for a time during their development.

For more than 70 years, the

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Letters To The Editor Politicians Must Represent Us All Ocean County is once again in the national news because of an unjust decision by our Freeholders, including current Freeholder Deputy Director John Kelly.

Back in 2005, our Freeholders denied the dying wish of a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff’s department, Lt. Laurel Hester, to pass her pension and other survivor benefits to her longtime domestic partner. Although such action was legal under New Jersey state law, John Kelly justified the refusal of survivor benefits based on his personal religious beliefs, arguing it would violate the sanctity of marriage.

The injustice of the Freeholder’s decision brought an immediate public outcry, including from Lt. Hester’s fellow officers. The Freeholders ultimately reversed their decision in a 4-0 vote, with John Kelly not present to vote. But this blot on Ocean County’s reputation is a gift that keeps on giving, drawing negative national attention as the subject of an Oscar winning documentary in 2008

and a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore in 2015.

And now, a tweet by Julianne Moore to her 850,000+ followers has brought renewed attention to John Kelly and the history of bias in Ocean County.

I think it’s time we finally put this sordid history behind us, electing Freeholders who will represent all the citizens of Ocean County. It’s time to clean house. I support Jean Czarkowski and David Wright, leaders of the highest integrity and accomplishment, who are committed to improving the lives of ALL Ocean County residents. I’ll be voting for Jean and David in November.

Nancy Caira Waretown

Kudos To Amato Team On Recreational Opportunities As a Berkeley Township resident, as well as a parent of very active children, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Carmen Amato,

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the Township Council, and the Berkeley Township staff in general for the fantastic recreational setup we are able to enjoy in the township.

For starters, the new turf field at Veterans Park is a welcome addition for the community. It proves to be an efficient and safe place for the Berkeley soccer and football organizations to use during the fall.

The field can also be used for lacrosse, which has become a popular youth sport over the years. Also at Veterans, the softball field has been updated with a new safety fence, lighting, a scoreboard.

I’ve mentioned a lot about Veterans Park, but the partnership with former Major League Pitcher Al Leiter that fixed up and would later become the Leiter Family Baseball Park was tremendous.

When spectators from other towns come here to play, they seem envious of what we have here. These kinds of projects don’t happen overnight - they take significant time, management, and focused leadership to complete. That is a testament to the commitment to provide first-rate facilities and services by Mayor Amato and the Council.

There are other great recreational opportunities to mention. Mayor Amato and the Council worked with the late Ocean County Freeholder, John Bartlett, to rebuild Berkeley Island County Park that includes a water spray park to help keep cool on hot summer days. The rebuilt Butler Beach with a new playground, as well as a fishing and crabbing pier was exceptionally well done. There are also new playgrounds at Dudley Park and Mastapeter Park at Amherst. The new skate park and inclusive merry-goround at Veterans provides

Letters The Editor our children with evenTo more from any American, much what they were here in Toms opportunities.

All of these projects I mention came while Berkeley Township enjoys the second-lowest taxes in Ocean County! The vision and leadership to provide our children with so many wonderful opportunities has earned Mayor Amato and his team my vote!

Please join me November 5th in voting Column A for the Amato Team!

Michelle Tarantino Berkeley

Why Is Trump Above The Law? It’s time - past time - to open a formal impeachment inquiry. One hundred and thirty members of the House have already come out in support.

I want to know why the remaining members (including my member of Congress *), have yet to come on board.

Democrats have had control of the House of Representatives since the beginning of the year and still have yet to hold Trump accountable for his criminal conduct. In my opinion, time’s up.

Trump may lie to the American people, but the evidence does not. Mueller’s report found over a hundred secret communications between Trump’s team and Russia or individuals tied to Russia.

It found that Trump’s own campaign chairman gave polling data to a former Russian intelligence officer. It outlined at least 10 occasions in which Trump obstructed justice, which is a serious crime, to say the least. If you or I did what Trump did, we’d be in jail.

Trump can scream “no collusion” all he wants, but these actions are unacceptable

less from the Commander in Chief who is tasked with protecting our national security.

It’s imperative for our representatives to support a formal impeachment inquiry. Every lawmaker should want to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. We need to send a message that welcoming the help of a foreign government - and obstructing justice to cover it up - will not be tolerated.

Kathy Atkins Forked River * Editor’s note: The congressman for Forked River has called for impeachment.

Keep School Spending Down In Lakewood, publicly funded busing to over 130 private schools has nearly bankrupted the school district - requiring tens of millions in state bailouts, year after year.

I’m Jeff Dingsor and I believe Toms River School Board’s recent decision to bus students to Lakewood private schools has opened a Pandora’s Box that will have devastating consequences for property taxes and on the quality of education in our public schools.

As required by law, the School Board traditionally offered a small transportation stipend to students enrolled in schools outside of the township, and only offered busing to private schools in Toms River. I believe the district’s decision to start busing to 11 private schools in Lakewood establishes a fiscally dangerous precedent, and it must be stopped.

Transportation costs in Lakewood are over $30 Million a year, or roughly thirty times

River just a few years ago.

The private school busing model hasn’t worked out in Lakewood, and it won’t work here in Toms River either. If elected, I’ll fight to overturn this decision and to prevent an expansion in private school busing.

Rising transportation costs are not the only reason I decided to run. Recent State Aid cuts resulted in the elimination of 77 positions, but this School Board still found the money to give the Superintendent his bonus and to increase the salaries of his Assistant Superintendents. We need people on the School Board that will put students and their education ahead of salary increases for administrators.

Taxes continue to spiral out of control. In the last five years, school taxes increased by over 21 million dollars.

While part of that can be attributed to state aid cuts, this School Board has increased spending by over $11 million in that same five year period.* If elected to the School Board, I’ll put a stop to the wasteful spending that is increasing our taxes, and I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting our fair share from Trenton.

Hopefully I can count on you to support me, Jeff Dingsor for School Board. I’ll be in Ballot Position 1. If elected, I’ll represent the taxpayers and students of our community, not special interests or political insiders.

If you have any questions or issues you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at (732) 806-1139.

Jeff Dingsor Toms River * Editor’s note: These figures could not be independently verified as of press time.

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Continued From Page 4 Mario Ciasulli Mario Ciasulli retired after several decades working as an electrical engineer for companies such as AT&T Bell Labs, Jersey Central Power & Light, Ciba Geigy, Lever Brothers.

“I have not served in public offer before, however, my experience as an engineer gives me unique qualification to review bids and contracts for public works projects, as I have some experience in this area,” he said.

“I do not belong to any civic group, but as a retired citizen living in a senior community, I feel that I can be an effective advocate for my neighbors, as I understand fi rsthand their concerns,” he said.

Joshua Eckersley Joshua Eckersley teaches math at Central Regional Middle School.

He is currently serving as an “executive officer within the Central Regional Education Association as the Association secretary, and in elected positions with the New Jersey Education Association as a Delegate Assembly member, and in the National Education Association as a Resolutions Committee member serving over 3 million educators nationwide.

“As an avid and dedicated member of the National Education Association (NEA) as well as all affiliate groups on the state, county, and local levels, I have extensive experience in advocacy, public relations, and organizational development,” he said.

“I have run offices dedicated to political action to support public schools, participated in rallies in Trenton, spoke at countless state and local Board of Education meetings, and organized action to help educate and inform the public to advance the rights of students and educators alike.”

Thomas Grosse Thomas Grosse is a detective in his 25th

The Berkeley Times, October 26, 2019, Page 9 year with the Toms River Police Department, currently assigned to the Special Victims Unit.

He had served one unexpired term on the Berkeley Township Board of Education and is in his eighth year as a Councilman at Large - Berkeley Township.

“Most of my experience therein involves matters of law and public safety,” he said, noting his involvement with the following groups: Eatontown Police Auxiliary, Eatontown First Aid Squad, Eatontown Fire Department, Berkeley Township Historical Society, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, Toms River Municipal Alliance, Berkeley Township Municipal Alliance, and the Ocean County Commission on Missing and Exploited Children.

Heather Walsh “As a registered nurse, I have worked in many settings focusing on the health and wellness of children and their families,” Heather Walsh said. “I have worked in hospital-based settings of pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, and the pediatric emergency room. I have advocated for children and families with HIV/AIDS and other medically fragile determinations by performing case management, direct care, and as the director of a group foster care setting, helping to train staff and foster caregivers to tackle the extensive medical needs of the sickest children to transition them to a home setting. Most recently, I was employed by Berkeley Township School District as a substitute school nurse.

“I am serving as President of the PTA of the Berkeley Township Elementary School and I am a member of the Ocean County PTA Board of Directors as both the Special Education and the Legislative Committee Chairperson, and I am also active in the Central Regional Alumni Association,” she said.

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Your name can be added to the waiting list by calling Pine Beach’s consultant, Affordable Housing Administrators at 732966-0674.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be holding a town hall meeting focusing on veterans on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Ocean County College’s Gateway Building Lecture Hall.

Veterans throughout the district will be discussing issues important to them, Kim said.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Do You Feel the Pressure? | By Dr. Nicole Freitas, PT and Jamie Scomak, PT

H

ave you ever walked into the grocery store and suddenly felt a heaviness in your pelvis? Have you ever noticed that same pressure after you had a cold and were sneezing and coughing for awhile? Have you felt it more towards the evening after you have been on your feet all day, rushing to get your kids to school, go to work, and back home to start dinner? Do you have difficulty going to the bathroom and do you feel there is something that shouldn’t be there when you wipe yourself?

Some women describe it as lower abdominal cramping, or a heaviness in their pelvis, others feel a pressure vaginally. Regardless of what you feel, this sensation is possibly a pelvic organ prolapse and there are ways to make it better.

What is a pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?

Our pelvis is composed of various muscles and ligaments that work together to create a support system for our pelvic organs. These organs differ from the more commonly

discussed organs we hear about in our abdominal cavity, such as our stomach, gallbladder or liver. Organs in our pelvis include the uterus, cervix, bladder and rectum. Directly below the organs are a group of muscles collectively known as the pelvic floor muscles or levator ani muscles. These muscles control bowel and bladder function, sexual function, posture, stability and pelvic organ support. If weakness of these muscles occurs, one or more of your pelvic organs can potentially lower and press into the vaginal or rectal canal. Organs can also protrude directly outside of the vaginal opening. These scenarios describe a pelvic organ prolapse, which is considered a pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Some possible causes or contributing factors of a pelvic organ prolapse include pregnancies, menopause, heavy weight lifting, constipation with straining, hypermobility and overall weakness of any supporting structures.

Is this treatable?

The great news is yes! In many cases it can be treated with

pied single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes and duplexes in which the owner occupies one of the units.

To be eligible to participate, your gross annual income (meaning pre-tax income) for all household members must be less than: • 1 person household $ 50,350 • 2 person household $ 57,550 • 3 person household $ 64,750 • 4 person household $ 71,900 • 5 person household $ 77,700 • 6 person household $ 83,450 • 7 person household $ 89,200 • 8 person household $ 94,950 Applicants will be served on a first come first served basis.

fairly conservative measures, such as strengthening, postural adjustments, biofeedback and regulating bowel movements.

Once you are evaluated by our pelvic physical therapists, they will decide what the best treatment options are for you.

Most commonly, a prolapse occurs because of weakness of the pelvic floor muscles or an inability for the muscles to handle the pressure being applied to them. These muscles are no different than any other muscle in our body. Just as you would visit a physical therapist for strengthening your arm or leg muscles to help you lift more, walk more or return to recreational activities, you can also see a therapist to address any pelvic concerns.

What are other signs and symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction?

Some common signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction include, but are not limited to:

leaking, dribbling of urine, constipation, urinary retention or incomplete bladder emptying, incomplete bowel emptying, recurrent urinary tract infections and abdominal bloating.

Where can I seek help?

Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy is a pelvic health and wellness center located in Toms River, NJ with a skilled team of pelvic physical therapy specialists who work one-on-one with you to address your pelvic health and function. Depending on your personal needs and concerns, your plan of care will be tailored to your individual case. You can call our office anytime at 732-506-3471 with any questions or to make an appointment. You can also visit our website innerdynamicspt.com for more information about conditions we treat.

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In the past, he has supported a new Veterans Administration clinic in Ocean County, and has introduced legislation to protect veterans from VA mistakes.

“Our town halls are my chance to hear from you on what’s important, and as we approach Veterans Day, hearing from veterans in Ocean and Burlington Counties is one of the most important things we can do,” said Congressman Kim. “Our Congressional District has more veterans than any other in New Jersey, and their issues impact us all.”

What: Veterans Day Town Hall When: Monday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m.

Where: Ocean County College, Gateway Building Lecture Hall

Berkeley Library Presents “Men In Black: International”

BERKELEY – Bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie “Men In Black: International.”

Two Men In Black agents fight off an alien threat and discover a mole in the organization in this 115 minute sci-fi comedy film rated PG-13.

The film will be shown at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Berkley Library, 30 Station Rd. Registration is required. To register call the library at 732-269-2144 or visit theoceancounty library.org

Friends Of The Beachwood Branch To Hold Jewelry Sale

BEACHWOOD - The Friends of The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a jewelry sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15.

The sale will be held at the library located at 126 Beachwood Blvd.

Stop by the library for some fabulous gently used jewelry to support your local branch.

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–Photos courtesy BTSD BERKELEY – All four schools in Berkeley Township School District celebrated the Week of Respect from October 7, 2019 through October 11, 2019. During this week our schools provided a variety of lessons to focus on the prevention of harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Students were recognized for random acts of kindness and for taking the time to make a positive difference in our schools. Students and staff dressed to promote the theme of the day, for example, Peace Begins with a Smile,

Being a Friend is No Sweat, Put Bullying to Bed, and Team Jersey Day. Students used sidewalk chalk to “Chalk It Up to Respect” and write kind messages to others on the blacktop.

Students wrote positive post it notes that were posted around the schools. Students were rewarded with teamwork tickets when they demonstrated positive behavior mirroring the behavior of a member of Project TEAM, our character education program. Students also attended an assembly to learn about disabilities and to respect each other’s differences.

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SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Police have a neighborhood watch program.

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Senior Bus Trips

BERKLEY – Berkeley Township’s Recreation Department runs a weekly bus trip for senior citizens.

The Senior Bus trips are held every Thursday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Seniors must be 62 years of age or older to join the program.

The Recreation Center bus will pick you up from centrally-located Clubhouses and bring you to the events. Pre-registration for each trip is required.

Berkeley Library Hosts Toddler Time

BERKELEY – Parents and young children can enjoy some “Toddler Time” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 at the township branch of the Ocean County Library.

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Senior Bus Trips run to various locations such as the Battleship NJ, Columbus Flea Market, Freehold Mall, PNC Bank Arts Center, Resorts Casino, Smithville and the Woodbridge Mall.

As part of the Senior Bus Trips, parties and events are held at local restaurants or on-site at the Recreation Center in Bayville.

Registration for senior bus trips is online at btrec.org or in person at the Recreation Building.

BAYVILLE – A Harvest Night Tricky Tray will be held at Emmanuel Community Church on November 8, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission

is free. Tickets sold at the door. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. No alcoholic beverages.

Lunch & A Show At Tropicana

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club presents a trip to the Tropicana Casino on December 3 at 10 a.m. Cost is $65 and includes a $15 slot play, Carmine’s

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Vietnam Veteran Pursues Degree At OCC TOMS RIVER — Frank Suter Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War who served in the Navy from 1969 to 1973, is now a student at Ocean County College, where he is pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science.

Suter chose OCC in large part because of the College’s on-campus resources. “OCC is a veteran-orientated school that provides many opportunities to its students,” he stated.

Through OCC’s Veterans’ Services, veteran- and military-affiliated students have access to advisement, advocacy, mentoring, on- and off-campus referral measures, peer-to-peer coaching and socializing, Veteran Affairs Transition Care Management availability, and events and opportunities designed specifi cally for the veteran and military services community.

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24 Dogs, Taken From Hoarder, Soon Up For Adoption

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The county has recovered two dozen dogs and puppies from a Manahawkin resident who could no longer care for them all, a representative from the Ocean County Board of Health said.

All of the pets, who were described as “sweet and lovable dogs and puppies,” are now being cared for at the Ocean County Animal Facilities in Manahawkin and Jackson.

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ment. They will need to be examined by the veterinarian. Before they can be adopted, they need to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

The pets were all in one property; the owner was described as a hoarder.

“Anytime you have a large volume of dogs or cats coming in at one time like this it can be a bit of an extra load but that’s what the animal facilities are here for and our staff will give these dogs the best of care before finding them permanent loving homes,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “So if you or someone you know are interested in adopting a shelter dog, you may want to seriously consider getting one from this adorable group.”

The dogs are a mix of sizes, colors and ages.

Most of them are a combination of small mixed breeds, and a few are puppies. There is one bulldog among them.

“These dogs will now get the second chance they deserve and make a wonderful family pet,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “With shelters across the

country crowded with homeless animals, the Ocean County Health Department strongly urges anyone seeking to find a new family pet to consider adopting a shelter dog or cat before looking anywhere else.”

If a pet owner is feeling overwhelmed with the care of their pets, or the number of pets in their possession, they are encouraged to reach out to their local animal control officer, or area animal rescues for help, Regenye added.

If you’re interested in adopting a shelter pet, the Ocean County Animal Facilities are located at 615 Freemont Street in Jackson and 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin.

Both facilities are open to the public 7 days a week from 1-4 p.m. and until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information please call 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127.

Readers are also encouraged to visit the Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department at Twitter@ OCpublichealth or like them on Facebook.

They have also started a new website at phu2. org to teach that “Public Health is You Too,” sharing help to equip people to take simple steps to improve their health.

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Hearing Health Snap Shot Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health?

Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family.

Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss.

3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss.

4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of

hearing loss by 50 percent Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound.

Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends.

Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Bernie Sanders Health Incident Diagnosed As Heart Attack

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Would you know right away if you were having a heart attack? Symptoms include a heartburn-like sensation, tightness in your chest/arms. Nausea, throat or jaw pain may occur, as well as fatigue and mild dizziness. Sometimes there’s a cold sweat, but not always. Does this sound like how you feel after pouring too much hot sauce on a large burrito? Like, it’s easy to miss until it gets serious!

Last week, the Democratic presidential candidate experienced some chest pain and was hospitalized while working in Las Vegas, Nevada. His campaign events were obviously canceled and later, we would find out that it was a mild heart attack.

It strikes someone every 43 seconds.

Unbalanced cholesterol might certainly contribute, but there are other deficiencies involved in the making of a heart attack: Vitamin C. Keeping your arteries elastic and bendable is important and that’s where vitamin C can help. It is required for making collagen which keeps your arteries supple and free of cracking.

Collagen. There is collagen in your heart, it’s everywhere. Too much glycation of the collagen and too many AGEs causes your arteries to stiffen up. The problem isn’t the collagen, you want that! The problem is the glycation, which is where a glucose molecule binds to something else that’s important in your body (like a protein), and destroys it. Like with arteries, they get stiffer and non-compliant, that’s dangerous.

Glycine. This is an amino acid that’s as-

sociated with sleep or with body-building because it helps make creatine, which is an energy-producing compound and the most abundant protein in collagen. There was an interesting 2016 STUDY in the Journal of the American Heart Association which found an inverse relationship with glycine and the heart. The patients with angina were evaluated over 7 years, and those with healthy, normal amounts of glycine had a lower risk of heart attack.

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential life-sustaining compound in our body, and our heart would stop beating quickly if we ran out of this. That’s because it’s concentrated in the heart. We make this antioxidant, but it’s depleted by about 100 or more different medications, more than likely one you take! If that’s the case, consider supplementation. Evidence is crystal clear, the lower your CoQ10 levels, the higher the risk for all kinds of problems including heart failure, arrhythmias and heart attack.

Garlic. Plaque accumulation will cause a blockage of blood flow, therefore reduced blood supply to the heart, and that’s the mechanism which can cause a heart attack.

It’s amazing that garlic has been shown to reduce plaque buildup in arteries. Even statins don’t do that, they just reduce your production of cholesterol in the liver, leaving the arteries and blood vessels just as clogged as they were before. But garlic is like a Dyson with suction power to sweep out plaques in the body. You can cook with it, sprinkle it, or take aged garlic supplements.

(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) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Woman Beats Breast Cancer, Uses Her Experience To Help Others

PEDIATRIC DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS FOR YOUR CHILD! WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – When Maybelline Hicks went to the doctor for help with a simple cold, she left with more than she bargained for.

After suffering a bad cold, Hicks had a cough that she just couldn’t kick. When prescription medications failed to do the trick, her doctor suggested an x-ray.

In December 2017, Hicks received shocking news: she had breast cancer.

“I didn’t believe him. I told him that my mom didn’t die of breast cancer, and that I don’t smoke, I don’t drink or do drugs.

And I had a mammogram in September,” said Hicks, of Lakehurst, remembering the moment she received the news.

Her breast cancer was confirmed with a needle biopsy by diagnostic radiologist Patrick O’Connor, D.O., at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center (OMC), who then recommended she see a breast surgeon. So Hicks made an appointment with Yolanda Tammaro, M.D. “Any time a patient comes to me with a breast cancer diagnosis, we have a very lengthy discussion regarding all the treatment options,” said Dr. Tammaro, director of breast surgery at OMC and Southern Ocean Medical Center. “She was an excellent candidate for breast conservation surgery, a lumpectomy, and we discussed the treatment that often follows.”

Hicks elected to go forward with the minimally invasive procedure to remove the lesion and some nearby lymph nodes. A few weeks prior to her procedure, Dr. Tammaro used a relatively new device to help her locate the lump during the surgical procedure. She implanted a small reflector within the lesion, and later, when surgery began, she used the probe of a small radar monitor to pinpoint the reflector.

“This is more convenient for people who are candidates for this surgery…previously, the morning of surgery, we would have to insert a thin wire into the lesion that would extend outside of the breast. Because this chip can be inserted up to 30 days prior to the procedure, it cuts down the time that the patient has to be inconvenienced for what can be an outpatient procedure,” she explained.

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returned to Dr. Tammaro’s office for a partial radiation delivery system. Dr. Tammaro implanted a balloon in the space where the lesion had been.

Tubes from the balloon are connected to a device in the radiation treatment suite.

“This delivers radiation from the inside out,” said Dr. Tammaro, which is highly targeted, and helps to spare other healthy tissue.

Hicks went for treatments twice a day for five days where she was cheered on by Dr. Miler.

“That was so significant, because you are afraid and you feel like you’re in it all by yourself.” That fear was understandable, but Maybelline didn’t dwell on it for long. “My husband was super supportive,” she said. “Cancer is an ugly disease, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence.”

After enduring the worst of it, Hicks is on the mend and getting back to her old self. She is using her time and her background in fashion into helping other women with breast cancer. She is working on a special design for a prettier bra that can accommodate the tubes that trail out of the balloon while it’s in place.

“Her optimism contributed to how well she did.

Despite her diagnosis, it didn’t change her spirit or the kind of person she is. And now she really wants to help,” said Dr. Tammaro.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Rental or Purchase 1 BR/1 Bath. NEW home. Homes t e a d R u n 5 5 + C o m m u n i t y, Toms River, NJ 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com .

(46) Purchase - 2Br, 2Ba. Gated adult community. OLV. Everything remodeled. Move right in. Lakewood. $84,000. For sale by owner. Appointments. 732-259-2803.

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For Rent Ortley Beach - Winter rental, Nov.May. 2BR, 1B, updated W/D, C/A, heat, sun porch and more. $1,100/ month plus utilities. 1 months security. 973-216-9000.

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Auto For Sale 2008 Chrysler Pacifica - Touring Wagon. Red. V6. Auto All Power. Four Wheel Drive. New Tires. 90k. Senior Owner. $7,000 Firm. 848-226-2474.

(45) 2009 VW Beetle - Convertible.

179k. Garage Kept. One owner.

Automatic. Gecko Green. Tan Roof. $4500.00. Mint condition. Call 201-803-2528 (46)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) 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) 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) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545.

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Garage Sale - Saturday 10/26 All Day. Clothes Sale. Great new and hardly worn clothes. Something for everyone. Also some shoes, boots, purses, and coats. Lots of accessories.

Everything $1 (some exceptions, nothing exceeds $5). Also, new costume jewelry. Every piece $1.

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Estate Sale Estate Sale 7C Heron St. Manchester - Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 25, 26, 27 10 to 3. Entire contents of home. Furniture, kitchen, jewelry, holiday items. No signs allowed-look for 3 balloons hanging in front of home.

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Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going.

Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(52) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Associated Humane Societies Offers Fire Safety Tips For Pets

OCEAN COUNTY - It is estimated that about 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Statistics show that about 20 percent of all house fires start between 4 and 8 a.m., when residents are sleeping.

“To lose a family pet under any circumstances is devastating. To lose a pet in a fire is beyond words,” said Roseann Trezza, executive director, Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park. “Firefighters will attempt to save family pets, but they need to have an idea of where they are in the house and if there are pets at all.”

Associated Humane Societies offers pet owners special decals that, when prominently placed in front and back doors or windows, will alert fire or rescue personnel of the type and number of animals inside the home or apartment in case of emergency.

A decal is especially important where there are several dwellings, like condominiums, apartments or townhouses so firefighters know which living quarters contain pets.

The four inch square decals are designed in standard fire department colors of red and yellow, with black type. These will affix to

almost any surface, and have space available to write information in permanent marker or ballpoint pen. Cost is $2 for two decals and can be purchased by mailing cash or check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Pet Decals, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114.

And to help pet owners safeguard their pets and homes from fire and the damage it can cause, Associated Humane Societies offers the following tips: Be sure house numbers are clearly visible.

In apartments, many animals have perished because fi refighters did not know which houses or apartments had pets.

Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s the single most important way to alert you and your loved ones of a hazardous condition. Place them on each level of your house. If you cannot afford one, contact your local fire department who will sometimes donate the devices.

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Check for loose wires and watch out for wire-chewers. Some curious cats, dogs and even rabbits will chew on electrical wires. Protect the wires or make them inaccessible.

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Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). We look forward to welcoming new and current members.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement.

Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it.

The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money.

The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations that

govern your business. Accordingly, they are strictly liable for committing consumer fraud.

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The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs.

An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment. The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned.

When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised.

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By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Halloween fanatic Amanda Roberts has finally earned the horror movie title of “final girl” after being crowned the champion of Six Flags Great Adventure’s 30-Hour Coffin Challenge.

In second and third place behind Roberts were two of our own Ocean County residents from Forked River –Photo courtesy Six Flags and Seaside Heights.

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Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This statement is as important today as it was 2500 years ago.

Advances in technology, social support networks, and advances in medicine have enabled us to live longer than ever. While there are numerous benefits to living longer, it cannot be denied that there is also an increased cost as well. As we grow older, our need for medical care generally increases.

It is estimated that caring for an older population will increase healthcare spending approximately 25% by 2030. This article will briefly cover healthy nutrition and its potential to help reduce medical costs and improve quality of life.

Eating healthy is not always easy as we grow older.

There are numerous factors at play that may pose barriers to healthy food intake. Over a lifetime we all develop food preferences that can be very hard to change. Along those same lines, eating habits ingrained over years are hard to break. Lack of physical activity decreases our body’s energy needs and our appetite. Illnesses, decreased mobility, problems with oral health, and changes in digestion and absorption of nutrients can make healthy eating even more difficult. It is important for each of us to take an honest, comprehensive look at our eating habits and lifestyle in order to

determine what, if any, changes should be made... and then commit to those changes.

As we age, there is a gradual decline in organ function, which can increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses.

Research shows that consuming a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco products, and remaining physically active drastically reduces the chance of developing these diseases.

The days of the “four basic food groups” are long gone. The US Dept of Agriculture published updated MyPlate guidelines in 2010. These guidelines are designed for all Americans older than age 2. Tufts University developed a “MyPlate for Older Adults” with modifications appropriate for adults age 70 and older (FIGURE 1). Emphasis is placed on nutrient-dense food choices and the importance of fluid balance. It is important to choose adequate amounts of fiber-rich foods, whole grains, and whole fruits and vegetables while avoiding highly refined and processed options.

The need for regular physical activity is also depicted as part of the MyPlate for Older Adults.

For many older Americans, a diet consisting solely of whole, fresh ingredients is unrealistic. Decreased mobility and limited income are just two factors that may make an entirely fresh diet impossible to maintain.

MyPlate for Older Adults includes representations of alternative options including frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. Various fluid options are also shown. If unable to consume the necessary nutrients from foods alone, supplemental nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 may be required.

Your journey toward nutritional health should not be made alone but should be a team effort. In order to incorporate changes safely and effectively, it is important to consult with your physician first. Preexisting conditions such as diabetes may require more supervision and monitoring as changes are made. Your pharmacist should make up the third member of your team. Certain foods, herbs, and supplements may have an adverse effect on medications. Your pharmacist can

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No healthy diet would be complete without an emphasis on adequate fluid intake. Adequate hydration is essential for proper organ and joint function. Most of your fluid intake should be from water, but MyPlate also shows coffee, tea, and other beverages as suitable sources in limited amounts.

The fact that Americans are living longer is a good thing, however this longevity may come at a price.

Each one of us has the power to take charge of our nutritional health, and possibly minimize the negative effects related to aging. So, don’t wait!

Consult with your physician and commit to making a change today!

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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).

What’s New with Seasonal Flu? • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). Flu vaccines are updated every year to better match the viruses circulating in the public.Getting the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu! The vaccine is made with inactive (killed) virus strains which are not infectious. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BARNEGAT 11/7/19 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street BERKELEY 11/12/19 Tuesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkeley Library – 30 Station Road LACEY 10/29/19 Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Rd.* LAKEWOOD 10/28/19 Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM A Country Place Community Clubhouse 1400 South Lake Drive 11/13/19 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave. LAVALLETTE 10/29/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue

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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, Director John P. Kelly, Deputy Director Gerry P. Little • Gary Quinn Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifier Bacchione

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 26 - nov 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The week ahead can offer opportunities to bring some of your dreams to fruition. Be vigilant about obeying the rules and taking care of shared duties since a partner might feel like they are stuck doing it all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your hard work won’t be taken for granted in the week ahead. You might receive more recognition for your achievements than anticipated. Spend some quality time with a loved one and your dreams could come true.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your logic will come in handy when you are at work or performing a job. You can ensure that your position is secure by being sensitive to subtle hints and gentle reminders. Your partner will offer perceptive ideas this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Duty comes first. Get your everyday tasks completed before you head off for the art show, the soccer field or a visit with friends. The first half of the week may be ideal to arrange a consultation with a professional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel invisible or that you blend in with the scenery during the week ahead. Just because you aren’t the center of attention doesn’t mean that anyone loves you less. Enjoy being part of a comfortable family unit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on owning things that will provide lasting pleasure and on relationships that withstand the test of time.

In the week ahead, your friends will enjoy your imaginative ideas, and you may grow closer to

loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Place more emphasis on compatibility than combativeness.

Enjoy numerous romantic moments in the upcoming week, but don’t attempt to put joint plans into motion when you sense friction may occur.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may have stars in your eyes in the upcoming week, but that’s a good thing because this helps you look for love in all the right places. Other people may find you more attractive than usual, so make first impressions count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your upcoming week can be filled with helpful opportunities. Your judgement may be better than usual about financial matters, but you may also be frustrated by a situation that involves a bill.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Even the most dedicated, hardworking individual deserves some time off. Embrace any opportunity to relax or enjoy a little recreation in the upcoming week.

Be on the lookout, as an unexpected offer might answer your prayers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead, your home can become a place where you can work on a fascinating hobby or a meeting place for friends and extended family.

Your best supporters and advisors are within the family circle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The first half of the week is a perfect time to meet a romantic partner if you hope to achieve a meeting of the minds as well as the bodies.

Someone’s helpful advice can put you on the right path to achieve a key goal.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen A Light, Crisp Salad That Also Hints At Autumn

By Wolfgang Puck When people think about “autumn cooking,” what comes to mind most often are ingredients that seem to offer the warmth and comfort we crave during the season: earthy, meaty-tasting mushrooms, savory-sweet mellow squashes, juicy-crisp apples combining spiciness and tanginess with their sweetness, and so on.

And all that produce I mentioned also abounds in what we think of as fall colors: golds, oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.

But seasonal cooking right now doesn’t always have to focus on such qualities. You can also create dishes filled with the essence of autumn that are as light, bright, fresh, crisp, and flavorful as anything you’d find on a springtime or summer table. It’s all a matter of choosing the right ingredients.

For a perfect example, I’m happy to share a recipe for Asian Pear Salad from John Lechleidner, chef de cuisine at WP24, my modern Asian restaurant high atop the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

The title ingredient is a species of the autumn fruit prized for its subtly sweet flavor coupled with a texture that combines crispness with abundant juiciness, making the now widely available fruit especially refreshing.

John’s recipe combines Asian pear with seasonal greens that perfectly complement its flavor and texture: tender, peppery fresh watercress; bracingly bitter radicchio and curly endive; and the bright bite of scallions.

To add an herbaceous element, the recipe also includes fresh cilantro and the fresh Asian herb called shiso, sometimes also known as perilla, a member of the mint family found in both purple-red and green forms and known for its pungent, grassy, slightly minty flavor.

You can find fresh shiso leaves in many Asian markets, or even grow it yourself; or substitute Thai or regular basil. Asian markets and many well-stocked supermarkets are also good sources for the distinctive dressing and garnish ingredients: white miso paste, also known as sweet miso; the bottled juice of yuzu, a bright-tasting citrus fruit found in Japanese and Korean kitchens; toasted Asian-style sesame oil; nutty-tasting black sesame seeds; and crispy fried shallots, a popular garnish in many Asian kitchens. You can also find all these ingredients online.

The salad itself comes together in very short order. There’s no cooking involved: just stir together the dressing and then cut up the salad ingredients.

To prep the pear with ease, I highly recommend a mandoline, the indispensable kitchen tool that cuts uniform slices or strips with a simple strumming motion across one of its super-sharp blades. (But always take great care to use the finger guard that comes with many mandolines.)

I hope you enjoy how much this salad brightens any autumn meal, regardless of whether the dishes that follow it are inspired by Asian

cooking or other cuisines.

ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH YUZU-MISO DRESSING Serves 4 YUZU-MISO DRESSING 7 tablespoons white, or sweet, miso 1/3 cup (85 ml) bottled yuzu juice 3 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 1 cup (250 ml) canola oil Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper ASIAN PEAR SALAD 1 large ripe Asian pear 1 bunch curly endive or frisée, large stems removed, leaves torn into small bite-sized pieces 1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried, large stems discarded, leaves separated into small bite-sized clusters 1 head radicchio, leaves separated and trimmed, cut diagonally into thin julienne strips 2 large scallions, trimmed, white and light-green parts cut diagonally into thin slices, dark-green parts cut lengthwise into very thin strips resembling grass 2 purple or green shiso leaves or fresh Thai basil or regular basil, rolled up and cut crosswise to make thin strips 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup (125 ml) bottled Asian crispy fried shallots, or crispy fried onions 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole roasted cashews 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds, coarsely ground in a clean spice mill or with a mortar and pestle First, make the Yuzu-Miso Dressing. In a nonreactive mixing bowl, whisk together the miso and yuzu juice. Whisking continuously, drizzle in the sesame oil until fully incorporated. Continue whisking and drizzle in the canola oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Set the dressing aside.

For the salad, cut the Asian pear lengthwise into quarters and stem, core, and seed them. With a paring knife, carefully peel each quarter. Insert the medium julienne blade on a mandoline and, carefully moving one quarter at a time lengthwise across the blade, cut the Asian pear into julienne strips. (Keep your fingers away from the cutting surface.) Spread the strips of Asian pear on a double layer of paper towels to absorb excess liquid, but do not press on them.

Transfer the Asian pear julienne to a large mixing bowl. Add the curly endive, watercress, radicchio, scallions, shiso or basil, and cilantro leaves. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly. Then, drizzle and toss in enough of the Yuzu-Miso Dressing to coat the ingredients lightly but evenly.

To serve the salad, divide the mixture evenly among 4 large chilled serving plates, mounding the salad neatly in the center. Divide the crispy salads evenly among the tops of the salad mounds. Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over and around the salads. Distribute toasted cashews around the salads. Sprinkle ground black sesame seeds over the salads and around the plates. 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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