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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent ground breaking ceremony cleared the way for a new social services complex on Hooper Avenue. Director of Ocean C o u n t y B o a r d of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Commissioner Virginia “Ginny”
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The zones that play together, stay together. By Chris Lundy (Editor’s note: The writer of this article lives in Zone B. Nevertheless, he has promised to tell this story without any bias.) BEACHWOOD – It all started innocently enough. Elliott Wohl posted to a Beachwood Facebook group saying “good night,” but only to Zone A, because
nobody else matters. Those were fighting words. Before long, the four zones were t al k i ng smack online. It soon became time to put up or shut up. A softball tournament was held to deter mine which was the best zone, even though it’s obviously Zone B. (Editor’s note: The
writer of this article has been warned not to show any more bias. We now return to the article.) As Natasha Fennell of Zone D said, “Somebody made a joke and it turned into a game.” The zones only exist for one reason: so people know when their trash, recycling, and bulk pick-up is. It’s
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Haines, Social Services D i r e c t o r Me r e d it h Sheehan and Board of Social Services Vice Chairman Pastor Peter Hartney Jr., and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill were among those who gathered with shovels in hand to launch the construction of a building that will
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shown on a map mailed to ever y homeow ner. That’s why garbage cans were on the trophy. It’s probably accurate to say that no one really thought much about their zone until the gauntlet was thrown and then signs started popping up like “Zone A Rules.” “The reason Zone A (Zones - See Page 4)
Quinn commended the Board of Social Services and the agency programs saying, it served to provide people with assistance, “to keep food on the table, a roof over their head, protecting the elderly and a host of other services. Once completed (Ground - See Page 12)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – An Amazon warehouse is a possibility for the former Beachwood mall site, but officials said that is far from a done deal. It came to a head when a local resident pointed out the language in the redevelopment plan, calling it a “last mile” warehouse. This is the terminology used by Amazon. The retail giant wants warehouses in smaller towns in order to make deliveries faster. The redevelopment plan is opening the door to Amazon, but doesn’t guarantee that company will be walking in, Township Business Administrator John Camera said. This plan, going back to 2009, was to include big box stores, retail pad sites and more. However, retail has changed since then. “The need for brick and mortar big box stores has diminished over the past several years due to online purchasing and COVID really finished the job,” Camera said. Since the redeveloper was having difficulties (Amazon - See Page 4)
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By Chris Lundy and Sydney Kennedy BERKELEY – Candidates have filed to run for seats on both the municipal gover ning body and local boards of education. Election day is November 2. Berkeley Township Council The township is split into four wards. Each ward has a council member representing them. In Ward 1, Republican Councilman James Byrnes is being challenged by Democrat Alexis Loftus. In Ward 2, Republican Councilman Angelo Guadagno is running unopposed. In Ward 3, Republican Councilman Michael Signorile is being challenged by Democrat Andrew Prudente. In Ward 4, Republican Councilwoman (Election - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 1 is the best is because after we party all weekend, our trash gets taken first,” Elliott Wohl explained. He was one of many who helped assemble the informal softball championship. Jeff Hann and Shaun White talked about what made Zone B the best: they take part in everything that makes Beachwood great. The biggest haunted house is there, and during the town-wide yard sale, there are two or three on every block, and they had the most players show up to the first game of the day. As they were preparing for the first game, someone drove past and shouted “Zone A
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Continued From Page 1 attracting retail tenants, more uses were added to the site. In other words, the town changed the zoning to open it up to distribution centers, warehouses, solar fields, and recreational facilities (iPlay America, as an example). The goal was to increase the variety of possible tenants, not to pave the way for a specific tenant. “I believe a lot of big box retailers and delivery companies use these types of distribution facilities,” Camera said. “The Township has not and is not dealing directly with any potential tenants. The redeveloper has talked about numerous possibilities for
rules!” Hann muttered under his breath “They probably can’t even spell A.” Zone C is the best because “Everybody’s friendly,” said Marilyn Calandriello. She talked about how neighbors will shovel her driveway in the snowstorm and other ways that “We look out for each other.” Zone D has the best of everything, Nikki Nesbihal said. There’s the beach, the ice cream shop, the liquor store, Rite Aid and CVS “and good neighbors.” Then she added “And we’re the coolest.” Most of these people were wrong, of course. Zone B is clearly the best. (Editor’s note: All zones are equal. We at the Berkeley Times, Jersey Shore Online and Micromedia Publications do not show favoritism in sporting events. Our legal
department wants to let you know that we do not condone this writer’s blatant bias regarding zones.) In the weeks before the game, the town got on board. People bought signs. They volunteered to help or bring supplies. They organized it themselves. Before long, it was time to see who was really the best zone. It was time to take out the trash. The National Anthem was sung, just like at the beginning of pro games. The teams took the field. Two zones fought on one field while the other two faced off on the other. Each zone wore a different color. But a funny thing happened. It became clear that the rivalry was nothing more than posturing. If a zone had much fewer members, someone would switch teams.
If someone made a good play, there was applause from both sides. When a base got stolen, everyone laughed. It was all in good fun. Ultimately, Zone C was victorious. But that was hardly the point. The point was just to come out as a community and have some fun. (Editor’s note: OK, much better.) “You know who the best zone is? We all are,” said Donna Heath of Zone D. On August 29, there will be a different Battle of the Zones, this one being a kayak relay race held at the Beachwood Yacht Club. You might not see the last of these zone signs, as the softball game was referenced as the First Annual Battle of the Zones. Next year, Zone B will take its rightful place at the top. (Editor’s note: Sigh…)
the site, but at the present time they do not have a signed lease with anyone.” Steve Kelly, who handles Amazon’s public relations for south and central New Jersey, said the company does not share information about where a new warehouse might be built. “We are constantly exploring new locations and weighing a variety of factors when deciding where to develop sites to best serve customers, however, we have a policy not to provide information on our future roadmap,” he said. According to Bloomberg.com, the online retail giant was setting up between 1,000 and 1,500 warehouses around the country in order to honor faster delivery promises.
They were starting to lose market share to Target and Wal-Mart, who were using their established brick and mortar stores to guarantee same-day delivery. This move would hurt UPS and the US Postal Service, who have been delivering packages for Amazon. According to a Business Insider article, there have been recent issues at an Amazon warehouse location in Milford, near Boston, where drivers have caused damage to local buildings. However, since they are independent contractors, not employees, Amazon is not responsible for these workers. There were also reports of dozens of trucks operating at 10 p.m. While an Amazon location would bring jobs, critics say independent
contractors don’t get paid as well and don’t have insurance or job security. When the redevelopment plan was changed earlier this year, they listed a number of possibilities for the site, also including a convenience store, gas station and a fast food restaurant. It was noted then that this is still very early in the planning stages and things could still change. The plan was just for the front 40 acres or so, facing Route 9. The maps they showed the Township Council were just conceptual. There are no set plans. The presentation was just done to allow the plans to go forward. It is likely to be many years before this could come to fruition. The Department of (Amazon - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 Environmental Protection, the borough’s land use board, the Department of Transportation, and a number of other bodies have to sign off on it. Traffic is a consideration. Route 9 has only had small changes over the decades, and the population has only increased. A representative of the redeveloper said the DOT’s stance is that if the new development has equal to or less traffic than the old mall in its prime, then Route 9 won’t see any major improvements. The redeveloper will likely just make better driveways and intersections. If there is more traffic than originally intended, then the redeveloper would have to come up with a way to ease congestion. One option could be the Western Boulevard extension. This would take Western through the property and to Route 9. The exact route is unknown but it would allow distributers to access the Garden State Parkway better, and people could skip whole sections of Route 9.
The Berkeley Times, August 14, 2021, Page 5 The shopping center was built by the Johnson family and named the Beachwood Mall because Johnson was mad at Berkeley officials at the time, according to oral history. Johnson operated an asphalt plant behind it, and even parked a plane in the mall’s basement. His daughter Priscilla Oughton inherited the property after her father died in 1999. The cost to clean up the entire area was estimated in the tens of millions. That’s why it was established as a “redevelopment area.” This is a designation decided by the state. If a property fits a number of requirements, it is open to cost saving programs and even environmental clean-up funds. It is made to entice investors to take an underutilized property and make something out of it. It encourages the redevelopment of old buildings instead of cutting trees to develop new buildings. M & M Realty Partners and Lennar Corporation formed a joint venture where they will redevelop the spot. Years ago, they intended on making a mix of commercial, office/ professional, and residential buildings. They had planned big box spots, pad sites, and a downtown walkable feel.
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Continued From Page 1 Sophia Gingrich is being challenged by Democrat Thomas White, Jr. Berkeley Schools The Berkeley School Board is elected to represent the public in the matters of the element ar y schools in tow n.
Four people are r unning unopposed under the slogan “Building Berkeley’s Future.” Douglas Bowens, Anne Marie Trethaway, and Joh n MacMoyle are r unning for three, three-year ter ms, and James P. Coffey is running for a one-year term. The Central Regional Board covers the middle and high school. It is made up of Berkeley, Ocean Gate, Island
Heights, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. The incumbents are running under the slogan “Honesty Integrity Safety.” Al Aires and George Dohn are running for the t wo, th ree-year ter ms while Edward Cammarato is running for the one-year term. Aires and Dohn are being challenged by Merissa Borawski and Heather Koe-
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Football Scheduling Formula Needs Change This letter was also addressed to the Shore Football Coaches Association. As superintendent of the Cent ral Regional School District, I am w r it i ng t o re que st a change to the current scheduli ng for mula being used in football based on the following concerns. I n the past, school football teams had been matched based on student population but currently it is the teams’ records that determine the division and play schedule. This has created an unfair environment for school teams. For example, a team wins the State title with a roster that includes 30 seniors. Those seniors graduate and the next year’s team may not have the experience needed to compete in the higher division, so essentially the new team’s record suffers greatly. This is unfair and creates a negative environment for the players. Using this system, in most cases, eliminates e s t a bl i she d “ r iva l r y games” where parents
and residents come out in droves to attend the football games. Perfect example is the Lacey vs. Ce nt r al ga me on Se p tember 20, 2019. These “rivalry” games are morale builders for players, coaches, and school staff. These games also generate a lot of revenue for the host school. Lacey generated over $15,000 in revenue that night. In the current public school environment, so many Ocean County schools have lost significant funding so any source of revenue recovery is a key issue. Geographically speaking from experience as a superintendent, it is concerning when my students need to drive all over the state to attend games, for example driving to Middletown South on a Friday night. The costs for school bussing are significant. Travel safety and costs to fans that travel far to games comes into play, so potential fans may choose not to drive to a game that is far away, so the players lose their fans’ support and the host school loses game revenues. I am also concerned about my students’ (especially new) drivers that need to be off
the roads legally by 11 p.m. This clearly is a safety issue. Based on these concerns, I would suggest that the scheduling formula change back to the previous method where schools are matched based on student population. This will make games more competitive, renew old rivalries, increase morale, and generate more revenues for host schools. Schools in Ocean County should play seven teams from Ocean County and two teams from Monmouth County. Expand the play-offs to 16 teams in each South, Central and North Division so if you have a winning record or losing record you can still get in the playoffs. The NJSIAA would maximize revenues with a 16-team bracket in each group for New Jersey State play-offs. I respectfully ask you consider these imperative changes to the current football scheduling formula. Triantafillos Parlapanides Central Regional Superintendent
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Letters To The Editor Which Candidate Will Do The Least Damage?
With the campaign for NJ Governor now in full force, I’ve been asking myself lately if this is really the best the parties have to offer. Four years ago I voted for Governor Murphy, and four years later I’m now an undecided voter. The Unemployment system and Department of Labor is a continuing disaster, with some folks who haven’t received benefits in over a year while the department’s Twitter page gives themselves a pat on the back. The catastrophic funding cuts to the Toms River School District continue to be felt in all corners of the community, and the nearly four-year wait for marijuana legalization was too long. On the other hand, Murphy’s opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in the primary as a moderate Republican, has now switched to a Christie-Trump hybrid. He’s recently put out ideas to overturn the will of the voters by reversing marijuana legalization, and making the same false campaign promises Christie made. He’s also playing into people’s fears using talking points of the Trump wing of the GOP which include: Voter Fraud, claims sodomy is being taught to kindergartners, of which when asked to provide proof, his campaign failed to do so, and of course trying to restrict women’s healthcare. Eight years of Chris Christie and four years of Trump was enough for me. Likewise, four years of Phil Murphy was also enough for me. In 2017 I thought both candidates were well qualified to be governor and I made my decision based on who I thought had better ideas. This year it’s essentially down to which candidate will do the least damage. Neither candidate has convinced me to vote for them yet. Ken Gaughran Toms River
We Should Sue For COVID Lies I find it funny that Congressman Smith thinks we should be able to sue China for lying to us about coronavirus when his own party lied to us. He said “Knowing that China’s dictator Xi Jinping and his government systematically failed to be truthful and transparent, my amendment seeks to not only gain access to more information but also provide much-needed relief to the loved ones of those who died and others who have suffered severe economic loss during the pandemic.” He wants regular U.S. citizens to be able to sue the Chinese government for “personal injury, death, monetary damages, or damage to or loss of property occurring in the U.S. as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation of information to the World Health Organization (WHO).” What about our own government’s “willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation?” Trump and the Republican party constantly downplayed the virus and because of that people died. Even today, there are people being hospitalized who are begging to be vaccinated. It’s too late. They believed the lies and now their lives are on the line. “It’s a hoax,” is exactly what Trump said. My brother believes everything Fox News tells him. Despite the fact that Fox News anchors have gotten vaccinated, he refuses. If, God forbid, my brother catches it and dies, I should be able to sue Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, and the federal government. Doctors who are on the front line getting sick should be able to sue Facebook for spreading lies. Let’s take it even further. What if the state of New Jersey is allowed to sue for loss of productivity, deaths, lost wages, and more because people believed Fox News or the Republicans who are lying. (Some are still continuing to lie, some have gotten smart.) If states can file a class action lawsuit because cigarette manufacturers were lying to us and targeting children with their ads, then the states should also be
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Mental Health And The Olympics
How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year. Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are primarily being lauded. Simone is not alone in helping to open the door to frank and honest talk about mental health amongst Olympians this year. She joins tennis player Naomi Osaka who dropped out of the French Open because she experiences anxiety at required press conferences; weightlifter Kate Nye who spoke about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder; shot putter Raven Saunders who opened up about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and others who are bringing to light this important topic. What is the impact of talking openly about mental health struggles? It takes away the stigma. It brings hope. “If those in the public eye don’t mind talking about their struggles, why should I? If those in the public eye seek professional help, why shouldn’t I?” Open discussions help to end this stigma often associated with mental health issues. Here at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, we applaud all of these athletes for their openness, candor, and frank discussions about their mental health. And we urge those in our community who are also struggling to reach out, unashamedly, for help when needed. You can find us at preferredbehavioral.org or 732-367-4700. MaryPat Angelini Chief Executive Officer Preferred Behavioral Health Group
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Fund Federal Defense, Save Lakehurst Drills From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-4th) voted for H.R. 3237, an emergency funding package to help se-
cure the United States Capitol Complex, deliver much needed resources to the U.S. Capitol Police force and National Guard, and respond to the costs of the January 6th insurrection. “This vital legislation will help keep the congressional community safe, while honoring the service and sacrifice of the National Guard and Capitol
Police who protected the Capitol complex during the insurrection,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill serves as an important first step toward ensuring our temple of democracy is stronger and safer for years to come. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will also provide for Capitol repairs, allow the building to remain accessible to the public, and ensure that Congress may continue to do its duty to serve the American people.”
The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and a strong bipartisan vote of 41111 in the House. It will deliver $2.1 billion in emergency funding to secure the United States Capitol and address the costs related to the January 6th insurrection, including $521 million to reimburse the National Guard and prevent the cancellation of summer drills for members of the National Guard, including those at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Ribbon Cut On Largest Film Studio In New Jersey From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy JERSEY CITY – Governor Phil Murphy cut the ribbon on Cinelease Studios – Caven Point, the largest film studio in New Jersey, and the first purpose-built facility of its kind in the state. “When we reinstated the film tax credit in 2018 and expanded it late last year, this is exactly the type of project we envisioned,”
said Gover nor Mur phy. “New Jersey is where filmmaking began, and we are quickly regaining the reputation as a premier location for both film and television production.” “New Jersey has long been a meaningful and oftentimes striking backdrop for filmmaking from independents to the modern streamers and blockbusters,” said Gannon Murphy, General Manager of Cinelease. “As Cinelease Studios, Caven Point opens its doors to film and television, our studio clients, filmmakers, and content creators no longer see New Jersey as back-
ground. We are now the leading character.” “The New Jersey motion picture and television industry has grown exponentially in the last few years, and the arrival of Cinelease Caven Point, a state-of-the-art studio complex, creates a complete production environment here,” said Steven Gorelick, Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and TV Commission. The new studio, located in Jersey City, features 70,000 square feet of stage space, along with workshop and flex space. The ceilings are 40 feet high and there are no columns in the sound stages. Cinelease anticipates booking two to four major television and film productions a year, putting
200 to 400 film crew technicians to work and supporting ancillary businesses such as catering, lumber, waste removal, equipment rentals, janitorial, security, and others. With the reinstatement of the film and television tax credit and its subsequent expansion last year, New Jersey is quickly growing in status as a shooting location. In 2019, film and television productions in the state resulted in more than $420 million in economic activity. With a host of new movies, television series and commercials, as well as the addition of studios like Cinelease, the state is on track to surpass that number in 2021. The studio will begin leasing immediately.
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Annual Mayor’s School Supply Drive Has Begun
By Bob Vosseller BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato’s annual school supply drive has begun. “I hope everyone is having a great summer. I want to let everyone know our annual school supply drive is underway. We want to make sure all students have the tools and resources they need to have a ver y successful year,” the mayor said. Mayor Amato added that the collection is for all basic school supplies such as: backpacks, pens, markers, regular and colored pencils, crayons, rulers, safety scissors and folders. All supplies col-
lected go directly to Berkeley Township Elementary School children in need. “The need is greater and greater each year,” the mayor said. Those interested in donating supplies can drop them at the mayor’s office in Berkeley Town Hall, the Township’s Recreation Building on Route 9 in Bayville or at the recreation booth during the township’s summer concert series at Veterans Park. “On behalf of the children of our township, I thank each and every one who has donated and supported the school supply drive. Thank you very much,” Mayor Amato added.
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SOUTH TOMS RIVER – South Toms River Recreation is holding their annual Back to School Extravaganza & backpack/ school supply give away on August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Toms River Center. Enjoy refreshments, meet STR’s Civic
Organizations, first responders, K9 demo, library display and more. Get to know your neighbors and your town. Admission is free. Backpacks for STR and Manitou Park residents only. For more information, call 732-505-3243 or 908-783-0291 or visit strnj.us.
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Continued From Page 10 vaccine. Benef its of f lu vaccination include reduced f lu illnesses, fewer doctors’ visits and fewer f lu-related hospitalizations. Although routine vaccination rates dropped across all age groups during the pandemic, one of the largest decreases was seen in adolescent vaccines. As children get older, they need to be protected from certain diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and infections that can lead to cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is also especially important for everyone ages 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which may be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Visit covid19.nj.gov/f inder to find the nearest vaccination site. The Department of Health is encouraging pediatricians to assess the vaccination status of all their patients, especially adolescents, and contact those who are behind schedule to ensure that all children are fully vaccinated, especially as they plan to return to school. The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Adults may need vaccines to protect against whooping cough, pneumonia, and shingles. Vaccination is especially important for those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hear t disease and a s t h m a . Liv i n g w it h o n e of t h e s e chronic health conditions and getting sick with a vaccine-preventable disease can cause severe health consequences. Other adult vaccines may be recommended based on age, health condition, job, or lifestyle. Those who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they have received all
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the new building houses all those programs that provide opportunities for many of our residents.” It will also have some of the government offices of building number 2 which is a short distance away. “That includes veterans services, senior services and consumer affairs.” Haines is a member of the Board of Social Services. She remarked, “it is finally here, I’ve been a commissioner for six years and this is one of the things I’ve been talking about since day one when I came on the board that we have to have a new building. I even drove around the county on Route 9 and Hooper Avenue looking for property because it had to be one of those two locations because there was bus service that was needed for many of the clients that go to Board of Social Services.” She noted the Grunin family decided they wished to sell the land “and we were able to negotiate a good price for the property and now it is really happening. No one could be more excited about this building but myself. It will be a state-of-the-art building that all of you will be extremely happy to work in and come to.” Sheehan, the social services director, said, “I want to thank on behalf of all my staff everyone who had a part in this n putting the time and effort into our needs and the needs of those in Ocean County.” Hartney, the vice chair, said all he was left to talk about was “to say thank you and to focus on the people who will be coming here. When they come here it is because they have found themselves in need of some security in their lives and now coming here our 400 plus staff will be here to greet them and help to find a more secure place in life.” Quinn added that throughout the whole process, “Mayor Hill and Toms River worked with us to get through some of the hurtles we had to get through. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Joe Vicari who could not be here today. Joe plays as much an important role in this process because he has departments that will be housed in this building as well.” The County purchased 10 acres of land for the project which involves demolishing four old buildings to make way for the new building. On hand were representatives of Epic Management Inc. of Piscataway who were awarded the contract, being the lowest bidder, and bids ranged as high as $53 million. The base bid was $37,196,000, which i n cl u d e d a n i r r ig a t io n s y s t e m fo r $175,000, IT/data system for $450,000 and traffic control for $10,000. Several added projects increased the total bid to $39,537,000: Site Entrance Sign - $69,000, Bi-Polar Ionization System - $139,000, A/V & Security Systems - $649,000, Generator - $989,000, and Equipment Screening - $495,000. The total award was approximately $7 mil-
lion lower than the original construction cost estimate of $47 million. It was expected that the project would run up to $56 million provided professional fees and other soft costs were included. Mott MacDonald designed the building and the site work will be coordinated by French & Parrello Associates. The project will be overseen by T&M Associates. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Fr e e h old e r s a d o p t e d a b o n d o r d inance on June 17, 2020 appropriating $56,800,000 for the new building of which $53,700,000 will be borrowed. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn noted that the county was “combining the programs located in several old buildings into a state-of-the-ar t complex that, once completed, will provide substantial savings in maintenance costs. Bringing all of these services under one roof will also increase efficiencies for the public we serve.” Quinn noted the new facility would be 121,000 square feet and three stories high. It is located at the current site of the county’s Social Services Complex on Hooper Avenue. The County will see a savings of at least $3 million yearly through eliminating the need to make lease payments on the buildings according to Quinn. “The new building will be energy efficient and the maintenance costs will be far lower.” “Part of the savings includes the reimbursement from the state and federal governments for housing the Board of Social Services along with the consolidation of the services into one building. The age and current conditions of the buildings that house the Ocean Board of Social Services programs have resulted in the need to replace the facilities,” Quinn added. He also noted that maintenance costs were continuing to rise and in the long r u n, “ this new building will be far more benef icial for our citizens and our staff.” The Ocean County Board of Social Services will use half of the new facility while Ocean County government departments will use 18 percent. The rest of the square footage will be for shared services including conference rooms and other common spaces. Around 400 social services board workers will staff the new building. The facility will have 715 parking spots. “The staff of the Ocean County Board of Social Services assists hundreds of County residents every day. The programs they administer affect all parts of our populations from young families to the elderly,” Quinn said. “This new building will help accommodate those high numbers of people accessing these services and also provide improved working conditions for the social services staff and our other departments.” Quinn said constr uction should be completed at some point next year.
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Around The Jersey Shore 3rd Annual South Toms River Food Trucks And Craft Beer Festival
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – South Toms River EMS and the Manitou Park Vol. Fire Company are excited to announce their 3rd Annual Food Trucks and Craft Beer Festival on October 2 at the Mathis Plaza, located at Route 166 in South Toms River. The festival will feature some of the best food trucks in the state, local craft beers, live entertainment and more! October is quickly approaching and they are in need of event sponsors for this year
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Craft Fair At Pine Beach Chapel
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Chapel, located at 501 Hillside Ave., will be holding a Craft Fair and September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a food court inside and a
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Holiday City South Men’s Club To Host Halloween Party
TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be hosting a Halloween Party on October 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The fee is $15 per person. There will be a “Award
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We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape. A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1. The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at processing speech information.
This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect. 2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment. 3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing. 4. Improved hearing may take a little time and patience.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you think of fresh cilantro, what comes to mind? Is it guacamole, tacos or other Mexican cuisine? You may be surprised but cilantro can be used in everything, it’s a delicious herb with medicinal benefits galore. In America, cilantro refers to the leaves, which look a little bit like a parsley bunch. I always have to squint to make sure I’m grabbing the right one at the grocery store. But the seeds of this plant are called coriander and so both names are used for the respective spices. And even more interesting, did you know that consumers have been pushing for antibiotic-free chicken and cilantro is used as one herbal antibiotic? That’s how strong the anti-microbial effects are! Cilantro is rich in carotenoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and rhamnetin. This simply means it provides excellent antioxidant power to clean up your body like a cellular Roomba®. Plus because it’s green the chlorophyll you consume from it acts as an excellent detoxifier. More on that momentarily. It’s rare but true, that some people find the smell and taste of cilantro quite foul! That’s because they have a cilantro SNP in one of their ‘smell genes’ the olfactory receptor OR6A2. Polymorphisms in this specific gene cause some people to hate the herb, but again it’s rare. Still, some people are going to hate it! That’s too bad because there are tremendous medicinal benefits for cilantro. Here are the top three surprising medicinal benefits of cilantro: 1. Chelation. Cilantro is useful for gentle chelation and detoxification of heavy metals from the body. These metals get into
your bloodstream if you eat certain foods processed with metals or are exposed to environmental pollutants, contaminated water, old dental fillings, household chemicals, smoking and more. While cilantro can’t remove all metals, nor does it prevent any disease, it is still widely revered for its detoxification capabilities and there are studies to prove that. 2. Bone Building. Cilantro is one of the best herbal sources for vitamin K which helps put calcium back into your bones by shuttling it out of your bloodstream. We also know that cilantro is a great source of minerals which are also needed for strong bones. It contains calcium of course, but also potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese. 3. Seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition that requires proper treatment by a qualified practitioner. Traditional medications often included those in the category of anti-convulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. But what about an herb like cilantro? The therapeutic action of cilantro comes as a surprise to most, however it is proven and in my professional opinion, it is a promising adjunctive therapy to controlling seizures along with conventional treatments. My article refers to eating the fresh herb which you can buy at any supermarket, so I am uncertain if pills and extracts (ie cilantro supplementation) are right for everyone. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking dietary supplements of cilantro to be sure they are right for you. If you would like additional information, please subscribe to my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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BEACHWOOD – Join Mayor Roma for the 5th Annual Beachwood Community Day on August 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Birch & Surf Park in Beachwood. (Rain date August 22) There will be vendors, giveaways, games, inflatables, pony rides, petting
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BlueClaws Community Partners Game Benefit
LAKEWOOD – Homes Now, Inc. presents the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Community Partners Baseball Game with fireworks on August 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 each or 10 for $100. All proceeds to benefit income-restricted fam-
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MANCHESTER – After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309 Route 70 E in Manchester. The event will be held on September 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children 12 and under admitted free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the ‘Oktoberfest’ link on their website, redeemermanchester.org. Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of funfilled merriment at the annual outdoor celebration event featuring great fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst, hot dogs, red cabbage, German potato salad and many other offerings, and of course,
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JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 14, twice a week every Tuesday & Thursday for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention
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Around The Jersey Shore Community Supports Officer Battling ALS
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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and members of the community all came together on August 7 to support an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office detective battling ALS. Detective Phil Sickinger, 39, was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2020. He has the support of his loving wife Diana and their daughters, 4-year-old Harper and 8-year-old Olivia. In addition to the ALS, Sickinger found he was suffering from Lyme disease and mold toxicity. This changed his ability to doing anything physical, like his job with the Sheriff’s Office and playing with his daughters. He had a difficult time writing
and typing, and now has to use a special recliner that elevates him out of his seat. When word got out about Sickinger’s condition, a GoFundMe page was started and all funds would be used to assist him and his family during this difficult time. On August 7, the Ocean County Sheriff’s PBA Local #379 held a fundraising event to help raise money for Sickinger and his family. The event welcomed officers from several local police departments including Toms River Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department and so many more. At the event, Nick from Lacey Township held a lemonade stand and was able to raise over $1,000 for the Sickinger family.
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CLASSIFIEDS Estate Sale Estate Sale - 8/14, 10 am to 2 pm, 11c Dove, Cedar Glen West, Manchester. (35)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) 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) 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. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29)
Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)
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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild celebrated its members with a “Thank You” gathering on July 30. Members generously supported the Guild with donations of time and money during the past difficult year. Over 80 members and friends of the Guild joined the evening to enjoy music provided by “Jersey Gold” and food provided by “Pizza and Panini” of Toms River.
─Photo courtesy Carol Colvin Along with prize drawings, and the fellowship of all the artists, and art installation on the Guild property was created with participants at the event. To honor the work of Yoyoi Kusama, presently on exhibit at the NY Botanical Gardens, participants painted dotted cloth and wrapped trees with the art. The installation will remain throughout the summer at the Guild, located at 22 Chestnut Street in Island Heights.
Students Serve Up Music On The Green
By Sydney Kennedy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Local students are hosting a night of entertainment, known as Music on the Green, on September 18. This student-sponsored event will feature performances by bands Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns and Katfish Lucy. Refreshments and food prepared by culinary students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will be available for purchase. A 50/50 silent auction will also be held.
Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum. Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.
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Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.
Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is it really love? Or just a desire to fulfill a need? In the week to come, you might give in to wishful thinking or mistake someone’s friendship or sympathy for a romantic overture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might find that strain and stress strips you of your resilience in the week to come. Avoid confrontations today because misunderstandings could occur, and don’t make any crucial changes or decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the message in the fortune cookie with a grain of salt. You might believe what you want to believe and twist words to fit your fantasies. Enjoy assurances but remain at the ready. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things that are going well should continue to move along smoothly in the week ahead. Your attitude toward finances and your job may shift into optimism. A partner may offer some excellent ideas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are the sole captain of your ship. You can control the direction of your life, so don’t allow yourself to be pushed off course by people or situations in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who seem sympathetic may not always be your friends. Those unable to help may not be enemies. Be more active at home and more willing to be a team player on the job in the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Confirm with
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HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS WILL POWER THE KIDS THROUGH CLASS, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MORE By America’s Test Kitchen
CHEWY GRANOLA BARS WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS Makes 12 Bars 3/4 cup walnuts 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Rice Krispies cereal 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Make an aluminum foil sling for an 8-inch square metal baking pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray. 2. In a food processor, pulse walnuts until finely chopped, about 10 1-second pulses. Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet. Add oats and sunflower seeds to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake until oats are lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
3. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes. While oat mixture is cooling, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. 4. Combine oil and water in a liquid measuring cup. Add apricots, brown sugar and salt to the food processor and process until apricots are very finely ground, about 15 seconds. With the processor running, pour oil mixture through the feed tube and process until a paste forms, about 1 minute. 5. Transfer apricot paste to a large bowl. Add the cooled oat mixture and stir until oats are well coated with apricot paste. Add cereal and cranberries and gently stir until evenly combined. 6. Scrape mixture into the foil-lined baking pan and spread into an even layer. Use the bottom of a dry measuring cup to press down VERY firmly (especially at edges and corners) until smooth and flat. Bake until granola is brown at edges, about 25 minutes. 7. Transfer baking pan to a cooling rack and let the granola bars cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift bars out of the baking pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars and serve
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