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─Photo by Chris Lundy P. David Correll addresses the crowd as his son, David Correll, looks on.

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Eight years ago this month, a fire ravaged the boardwalk that was still in the throes of restoring its facilities from Superstorm Sandy.

The fire occurred on September 12, 2013 and engulfed areas of the boardwalk including

─Photo by Chris Lundy (Above) Bette Mastropasqua, with family members Alese Baccello and Lina Annette, presented the photo to the fire company. (Right) A new fire truck has hit the streets in Beachwood.

By Chris Lundy The sun was shining BEACH WOOD – between the buildings, Bette Mastropasqua giving it an epic qualrecalled taking a photo ity. of the Twin Towers You’ve probably seen on September 8, 2001, the photo yourself. You when her cruise ship might have even shared was coming into port. it on social media on

─Photo courtesy Beachwood Fire Dept. the 20th anniversary of working as the Borthe attacks. Even ce- ough Clerk in Town lebrities like Kim Kar- Hall when the attacks dashian have shared it. happened. When the The photo is worldwide first plane hit, like so but it was taken by a many of us, she thought local. about how it was a Mastropasqua was (History - See Page 23)

Seaside’s Growth Continues On Anniversary Of Boardwalk Fire the Funtown Pier. It resulted in the destruction of 50 businesses on Seaside Park’s portion of the boardwalk alone.

It began with a report of a fire beneath two of the most famous historic boardwalk businesses in operation, Kohr’s Frozen Custard and Biscayne Candies.

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cope with not only the fast-moving fire but the 30-40 mile per hour winds and tar roofing material. The f lames quickly spread to other businesses, including several that had just been rebuilt following Superstor m Sandy’s destruction the previous year.

The popular Funtown

Pier amusement park was gone. It marked the dividing point between the two boroughs on the boardwalk.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - He was the man who boosted the school spirit of everyone around him, so it was fitting to honor his retirement with a pep rally.

P. David Correll, at 79, is known as “The Voice of the Indians.” That title was bestowed upon him because he announced the games, with trademark phrases like “T-t-touchdown!”

The Correll family marched onto the football field between two rows of band members playing and doing the Indian chop. He rang the ceremonial Detwiler Bell.

The cheerleaders, and the current Indian and Spirit led the crowd in some call and response.

“Give me an I…” which would eventually spell INDIANS. “We Are TR,” which ends with “Thank you” and “You’re welcome” because they are polite.

“We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?!”

“Maroon - White - Grrr - Fight.”

That last one was done by Principal Michael Citta, who spoke of the tens of thousands of lives touched by the Correll family.

“No celebration or rally is loud enough to show what your family means to this home.”

They sang “Old Indian Tom,” and if you didn’t know the words you could scan a code and read them on your phone.

An alumni, Michele Lewis, said that “Mr. (Voice - See Page 4)

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Correll is school spirit,” and went on to list the reasons why. He would remember everyone’s name, even if you weren’t one of his students. He would dress up for spirit day (which was pretty much every day for him).

“You taught us about pride and school spirit,” she said, having to stop for tears.

For him, he was probably just doing what he loved, she said. But it meant so much more to everyone else.

“You won’t physically be here, but your voice will echo through these halls,” she said.

His family, including his wife Dianna, were introduced, and he was shown a plaque

in recognition that will be hung in the halls.

Correll spoke about how the pep rallies came to be. His voice is quieter now but he still called out “First dowwwn Indians!”

His biggest cheerleader was his son, physical education teacher David Correll.

“He poured his heart and soul into this school. He loved the school and the people,” his son said.

At least a hundred people were out on the field that day. After the ceremony, P. David Correll and his wife Dianna sat on chairs in the middle of the field while folks lined up 50 yards deep to greet them and tell them what he means to them. They took pictures with him and shared stories.

Everyone was there as a response who answered Correll’s call.

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This included one of the state’s three high-powered water cannon systems from Union County. They had been paid for by Homeland Security funds in the event of an attack by terrorists.

The fire was declared under control and extinguished by 7:45 p.m. and there were no injuries reported but three police officers were injured after falling off a Seaside Park Emergency Management truck.

The boardwalk fire caused the closure of all roads into Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, including Route 35. The Mathis and Tunney Bridges were closed into the morning of September 13. The smell of smoke was detected as far as several communities in Monmouth County.

Investigators deemed the giant blaze as accidental on September 17, 2013. The cause was linked to electrical wiring under the boardwalk and subfloor, and equipment they say was impacted by floodwaters from Superstorm Sandy. It occurred due to an electrical malfunction underneath the two boardwalk businesses.

Joseph D. Coronato, who was serving as Ocean County Prosecutor at the time, reported that wiring that existed in a portion of the boardwalk not rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy, had been damaged from sand and salt water.

A month later, the governing bodies of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park hired Eagle Paving Corp. to demolish and clean up the sections affected by the inferno. That work took two months to complete and cost the two towns $4.7 million.

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The Berkeley Times, September 25, 2021, Page 5 With the charred remains of 68 businesses along four blocks cleared, it was now time to rebuild and recover.

Governor Christie told business owners that $15 million would be provided to local businesses for reconstruction purposes. The damage to the boardwalk was estimated to be around $1.88 million.

Reflecting on that dark period in the borough’s history, Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz recalled, “it was a very bad time in 2013. There is a redevelopment going on particularly in that area. Most of that fire was in Seaside Park but it did affect us north of the boardwalk to Dupont Avenue.”

The mayor said that rebuilding has been done recently. “That was all eight years ago but now with the redevelopment you are seeing new structures you have the new Ocean Club restaurant up there. There are four new kiosks that were opened over the summer so development is there.”

“Seaside Park did their own thing too.

They have a beach club. They put in some new stores on Ocean Terrace and a couple of new restaurants. They’ve done quite a bit,” Mayor Vaz added.

Having survived the devastation of Su-

perstorm Sandy, the boardwalk fire and the ongoing pandemic, the mayor said the summer of 2021 was better than last year.

“It featured more outdoor dining. “We kept it this year because it was such a great thing to see. To have your meal, your glass of wine and you are watching people walk by and people like to do that.”

Seaside Heights in particular is seeing a lot of changes beyond the boardwalk including the removal of a rusted metal eyesore that was to have been a restaurant nightclub “is completely gone now. The plans for that are heading to the Planning Board for a structure that will be condominiums, retail and parking.”

The Bamboo Bar - a fixture of nightlife in the borough for decades, “is getting knocked down at the end of October,” the mayor added. That will also be replaced with condominiums, retail and parking.

“Those are the two big ones we are seeing immediately. We met with the developers who bought the Bamboo building and they are very excited about getting started.”

Another Boulevard-based night club is Karma which has also closed and it is unknown at this time what will become of that

facility. Borough officials have been looking to enhance the community’s image to be more of a family-oriented destination point.

While the many nightclubs the borough once had have faded away, the borough is looking to see some fine dining on the Boulevard. “Our atmosphere is not nightclubs. We are restaurant driven that is our focus, restaurants first. That doesn’t mean you can’t have alcohol and you can have dancing but the focus is you have a menu sit down and that provides a different kind of clientele,” Mayor Vaz added.

The mayor said, “there’ll be music, there’ll be dancing, there’ll be drinking - but the clientele changes when you have a restaurant. We’re seeing more families. It has been very positive this summer. The tourists and business owners were very happy with the season and the clientele we’re getting and the activities we are offering.”

The Borough’s hosted a 9/11 ceremony, wine festival, car show and crawling pizza event plus the Hope Sheds Light walk recently. Other Fall events include the Italian Heritage weekend/Columbus Day Parade on the weekend of October 8-10 and a holiday program in December.

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TRENTON - Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove are drafting legislation to prevent the expiration of legal immunity for senior communities from COVID-related lawsuits.

Under current law enacted on June 30 of this year, senior communities and other planned real estate developments would lose their legal immunity from COVID-related lawsuits on January 1, 2022.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 264, requiring all child care center personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

by November 1 or be subject to COVID-19 testing at minimum one to two times per week.

Additionally, effective September 24, and in accordance with CDC recommendations, the Order also clarifies that all employees, visitors, students, and children aged two and over must wear facemasks indoors, with limited exceptions. These requirements will strengthen protections against COVID-19 to children in these settings who are all under 12 years old and not yet eligible for vaccination.

“We know there are already many child care providers who are doing their utmost to protect

Connors: Bill Would Protect Senior Communities Against COVID lawsuits

The 9th District Legislative Delegation issued the following statement: “A large segment of our constituency is comprised of seniors living in senior communities. For that reason, our Delegation strongly supported the law to protect senior community homeowner associations from COVID-related lawsuits. While the legislation was being debated, our Delegation provided legislative updates to thousands of con-

stituents who had taken an active interest in the issue. We did so with the understanding that many seniors wanted to return to a sense of normalcy, which meant having the ability to use community facilities, such as clubhouses and pools.

“As it would seem that COVID will remain a serious public health concern for longer than expected, we have been contacted by constituents who are concerned that the COVID legal

immunity law expires at the start of the new year. Some constituents have informed us that their communities had only recently reopened their facilities. Yet, they face the somber prospect of possibly closing their facilities, once again, for no other reason than fear of potentially costly and baseless lawsuits, even with comprehensive precautions in place to prevent spread of the disease.

“Given the circumstances,

our Delegation’s position is that COVID legal immunity for senior communities should stand indefinitely, without expiring, so as not to disrupt the lives of impacted seniors.

To that end, our Delegation will introduce legislation to eliminate the expiration date of the law and preserve its legal protections once the Legislature reconvenes.

“The issue of legal immunity for senior communities has already been debated compre-

Governor Murphy: All Child Care Center Workers To Be Vaccinated Or Tested Regularly the children in their care, their employees, and their communities – and we thank them,” said Governor Murphy. “This order ensures that everyone is abiding by the same strong standards to protect those who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, so that we can continue to offer safe, in-person learning environments for children of all ages.”

For purposes of Executive Order No. 264, child care settings include any facility defined as a child care center pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:5B-3.

For purposes of Executive Order No. 264, child care personnel include: All individuals employed by the covered setting, both full- and parttime, including, but not limited to, administrators, teachers,

individuals providing food, custodial, and administrative support services, contractors, providers, and any other individuals performing work in covered settings whose job duties require them to make regular visits to such covered settings, including volunteers.

Covered workers do not include individuals who visit the covered setting only to provide one-time or limited-duration repairs, services, or construction.

All child care centers will have until November 1, 2021 to come into full compliance with the vaccine or testing requirement. At that time, if a worker has not submitted proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the worker will be required to submit

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to a minimum once to twice weekly testing. Regardless of whether the setting is providing workers with on-site access to testing or requiring workers to submit proof of a COVID-19 test, both antigen and molecular tests will be acceptable to fulfill the requirements of the Order.

Workers are considered “fully vaccinated” for COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose

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Preserving this legal immunity is a reasonable proposal when considering the factors in play, including the quality of life for impacted seniors.

If we want to do what is right for senior communities, then advancing our legislation by the end of the year should not be an issue, provided the majority party legislative leadership which controls the Legislature’s agenda, is ready to act in time.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Soon It Will Be The Spookiest Season Of All It’s getting dark out sooner. Pumpkin spice is being sprinkled on everything.

Soon, those scary people will be coming door to door…I’m not talking about Trick or Treaters…

Look out! Here come the politicians!

The election is November 2, so that means all of October you’ll be seeing some truly scary sights. You’ve probably already started getting things in your mail.

These won’t be tales of Dracula or Frankenstein.

The politicians will be telling you about boogeymen closer to home. They’ll terrorize you with tales like “The Day The School System Failed Our Children,” and “Salem’s Lot Of New Homes Bringing 1,000 Cars To Clog Up Roads.”

But everyone wants a happy ending to their horror stories. They want the final girl left alive to beat Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger and then the credits roll.

The politicians will tell you that they are the hero of the horror story. Only they can f ight against the governor (but they are lying because no one can). Only they can save the children (oh, won’t someone think of the children?!). Only they can lower taxes (let’s see your plan up front, then, pal).

Why is it that politicians like inspiring more fear than a Stephen King story?

Because fear works. Fear gets you out of your seat and into polling booths.

Fear taps into your fight or flight response deep in your brain. It’s a primal response, honed by centuries of evolution – we fight against what we fear, or we flee from those who represent it.

So be careful when you’re online, or looking through your mail, because politicians are sending you little tiny horror stories.

Except, instead of a movie where you know it’s all make-believe, it’s very official looking and it makes it seem real.

Now, to be fair, there are plenty of real problems.

But these problems need thoughtful answers, and are often more difficult to solve than a simple slogan would have you believe.

Remember when you were little, and your parents wouldn’t let you watch something scary close to bedtime? Well, that idea is still a pretty good one. Be careful what kind of content you are consuming online.

Fear-mongering spreads like wildfire on Facebook, and it’s easy to get caught up in it.

So the next time a politician asks “You wanna see something really scary?” tell them “really scary? No. I’ll take fun scary instead” and then go watch one of the “Halloween” movies.

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Letters To The Editor Apology For Schools Spreading COVID Editor’s note: This letter is in response to Toms River Schools making masks optional in non-air conditioned areas during the first week of school due to heat.

The letter writer declined to have their name made public.

I’m forwarding this note all parents received this week from Toms River Regional Schools to help our area benefit and take advantage of this new school year.

So, Hospitals: sorry, but please see if you can get more ventilators ready. Maybe set up some overtime, too? Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your skills.

Senior Citizens: sorry, but please get your wills in order and wrap up anything you had planned, lingering bucket list items, final goodbyes, etc. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your lives.

Local and State Politicians: sorry, but please see about 2022 budget updates that include more funding for closed businesses, lost tourism, lower tax base. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your efforts.

Area Businesses: sorry, but please prepare to switch back to all-delivery, eat outside, curbside pickup, and employee furloughs. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your livelihoods.

Funeral Homes: well!

Here’s a change! Get ready and stock up, maybe get a jump on some childsize models, get the oil changed in the fleet! Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools DEFINITELY LOVES YOU! But hey, at least everyone will see our students’ smiles!

We’ve got school spirit, yes we do!

We’ve got school spirit, how ‘bout you?

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Biden Should Push For Voting Laws Biden has a choice to make: Does he want to establish his legacy as a president who fought for voting rights, or not?

In order to be remembered as a president who fought for voting rights, Biden must do more than ask the Senate to pass voting rights legislation.

He knows as well as we do that bills like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act won’t make it through the Senate unless we abolish the filibuster.

Biden must publicly and unequivocally support abolishing the filibuster to clear the way for these crucial reforms. It’s time for Biden to be the leader he promised to be and call on the Senate to end the filibuster and protect our right to vote.

We’re counting on him to do the right thing.

Linda Sakariasen Jackson

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Nature Rules The World Is Nature the ultimate authority - as many scientists and naturalists, such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson and David Attenborough contend - or is man’s deities the supreme and final authority when it comes to the natural world?

I have always believed that in Nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments – there are consequences. In other words, that men and women suffer and enjoy according to conditions. As one naturalist once put it: “…the sun shines without love and lightning strikes without hate, hitting both the pious and pervert alike.”

That is to say, it’s just as apt to strike the good man as the bad man. Just as I believe that a ship loaded with pirates is just as likely to ride out the storm as one crowded with missionaries.

“We know if we know anything,” as another naturalist opined: “Nature neither weeps nor rejoices.

She produces man without purpose and obliterates him without regret. Poison and nutrition, pain and joy, life and death, smiles and tears are alike to her. She makes no distinction between the beneficial and the hurtful.”

We know from just watching the Weather Channel, that both church and brothel fall alike before the deluge; know that earthquakes are just as liable to swallow virtue as to swallow vice; know that counting beads has not stopped the tornado; know that the rushing lava pauses not for bended knee – we know it.

From my perspective, at least, the earth will continue to revolve on its axis, the sun will rise and set, the rain will fall, the seasons will change according to their accustomed time,

and Nature will pursue her course without the slightest reference to the wishes of mankind or his gods.

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Lakehurst Mayor Endorses Arace Team For Manchester Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins announced his endorsement of the Arace Team for Manchester. Robbins has served as Mayor of Lakehurst for nearly a decade, raised his family with his wife, Eileen, and has been a friend to the Manchester community.

“Rob and Joe (Hankins) are down to earth, hard-working guys who care about Manchester and its residents,” said Robbins. “I know working alongside these two will continue a great relationship between our two towns, I have full confidence in them,” he added.

Robbins is endorsing the Arace Team because they’ve demonstrated their dedication to the town and was impressed by Rob’s problem-solving approach as well as Joe’s background as a leader in the Manchester Police Department and as a volunteer fireman.

“Joe and I are grateful for Mayor Robbins’s support, it’s so important that Manchester and Lakehurst work together considering our shared services and proximity” said mayoral candidate Rob Arace.

Rob and Joe are honored to have Robbins’s support and look forward to working with the Lakehurst team in the coming months.

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Teenage Lacey Ninja Warrior Honored By Town

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Few towns have their own savage ninja warrior.

Lacey does, though. Ava Colasanti competed in the game show American Ninja Warrior during this season and became a local hero.

She was joined by her family during a Township Committee meeting where she accepted a proclamation from the mayor. She was wearing her trademark pink T-shirt which sported her Ninja Warrior slogan of “Savage” on it that she wore during her competition (You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava”).

Mayor Peter Curatolo said the township wanted to recognize the talent and hard work exemplified by Ava for her athletic ability and determination. The teenager endured hours of training for a competition that involves an obstacle course and various surprises that must be overcome with speed, agility and intelligence.

Ava spent a lot of time at a Toms River-based training facility called Base Camp, “where she excelled in competition for three years and then joined the National Ninja League where she continued to excel and qualify for the world championship in February 2019,” the mayor said.

Ava continued to train five days a week at Base Camp and in her home garage that her father converted into a mini gym. She was also a member of the Lacey High School Track Team and in July 2019 she joined a Ninja organization called Center Court Sports.

She competed against adults and despite an injury and time off caused by the pandemic she was able to return to Center Court in Septem-

ber of 2020 and qualified for the National Ninja League and won five league championships.

She joined a climbing gym in Brick Township last November and a month later submitted an application for American Ninja Warrior.

“Her attitude, drive and determination and hard work earned her national and state wide recognition,” the mayor said. She competed in the TV show’s 13th season during the summer

and the 16-year-old qualified to the final round in August of this year. The teen did well but the mayor noted “she was knocked out by the jumping spider.”

Ava said after she received the proclamation, “thank you this really means a lot. I’m training hard and hope to do even better next year.”

Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh asked what led her to become

involved in the Ninja competition.

Ava replied that she watched the show when she was younger. “I told myself my first day of base camp that I wanted to compete there so I trained super hard. It was awesome.”

The teen said that the cameras at the competition “definitely changed the dynamic.”

“We are all very proud of you,” the mayor said.

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VFW, Boy Scouts Present All You Can Eat Breakfast

BAYVILLE – On September 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., the Boy Scouts will be preparing and serving their monthly breakfast that was suspended due to COVID-19 by order of the Governor. This month’s special is French toast on cinnamon raisin or white bread, with eggs to order, ham/cheese/ broccoli omelets, sausage, breakfast po-

tatoes, corned beef hash, toast/biscuits, coffee/tea, orange/tomato/apple juices also on the menu.

Adults: $8; Kids under 12: $5; Active Military eat FREE! The Post is located at: 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville. Come out and enjoy your Sunday breakfast with the Scouts.

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Meetings have started. They meet at the Berkeley Recreation Center on Rt.9 at 12 p.m. on the lst Thursday of the month.

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Special thanks to Boy Scout Leader John Kelley, for organizing Boy Scout Troop 76, Boy Scout Troop 83, VFW Boy Scout Troop 9503 and Cub Scout Pack 27 to assist with the flag ceremony.

Thank you to Berkeley Township Police Department, our Volunteer Fire Companies and First Aid Squads for your participation.

─Photo courtesy Berkeley Township Thank you to Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich and Councilman James Byrnes for your touching speeches, as well as Councilmen Keith Buscio and Angelo Guadagno, who were in attendance.

Also, thank you to VFW Post 9503 and Pastor Matt Huber from New Beginnings Church, for leading us in prayer.

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Around The Jersey Shore VFW Post 10185 News

By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY - The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, October 7, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night.

To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hearty welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905.

At a Special Meeting called by Commander Portuese, for August 19, the members caught up on past occurrences and donated to three requests received during the pandemic.

Sunday, October 11 is Columbus Day

(Observed).

Wednesday, October 13 is the U.S. Navy Birthday (1775) Tuesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. VFW Post 10185’s Officers will attend VFW District 12’s meeting at VFW Post 64715063, Point Pleasant Beach, where the latest VFW programs and events will be discussed.

Sunday, October 31 is Halloween. Watch out for the ghosts and goblins.

Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplain Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know.

VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly.

God bless America and God bless our troops.

Fly the flag every day, weather permitting.

Create Your Own Walking Stick

TOMS RIVER – Hiking season is here, and what better way to kick it off than to make your very own personalized walking stick? Join the Ocean County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon with Brad Koller, who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. Wood, tools, gloves, and aprons will be pro­vided and sanitized.

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Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Brad Koller for $30. Event open for ages 11 and up. Children age 11 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. FEE: $5 per person registration fee. Link to the Registration Form: bit. ly/39dKVn7.

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September 11 Memorial Held

BERKELEY – A Saturday Softball Fitness class made up of 55 and older residents held a ceremony on September 11 commemorating the attacks 20 years ago as well as the attacks on the airport in Kabul recently.

“Taps” was played, as well as “Proud to be American” by Lee Greenwood. There was

─Photo courtesy John Dowling a pledge to the flag and a moment of silence 13 seconds long for the 13 American heroes killed in the bombing of the Kabul airport.

The fitness class meets Saturdays under the direction of Norm Hotaling and John Dowling at Whispering Pines park Berkeley Township.

October Is Italian American Heritage Month

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato invites all to join him and the Berkeley Township Council for the Annual Flag raising ceremony as they recognize the month of October as Italian American

Heritage Month.

The ceremony will be held October 2 at 11 a.m. outside Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.

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As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

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From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

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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.

Being sedentary will raise your blood pressure. Researchers evaluated 28 older women with hypertension and made them exercise. They compared the results to 17 other women who maintained their normal (sedentary) lifestyle and did not exercise.

They had them exercising routinely for nine months and their blood pressure numbers improved. Then they had them rest without any kind of training, and their markers all went to pot! Essentially, exercise helped to reduce both systolic and diastolic pressures, as well as resting heart rate but after sitting around, there were no longer any benefits.

It’s not like we had to have a study to know this, but the topic of maintaining healthy blood pressure reminded me of another story I want to share with you today.

A new acquaintance of mine mentioned he was taking atenolol pills for his blood pressure (and only that), and it concerned me because prescribers today should already know that the drug is not super useful for this purpose! There was a study a long time ago in the Lancet in 2004 which caused the drug to fall from grace. It didn’t appear to work much better than placebo so doctors started using other medications to manage hypertension.

Regardless, there are 3,788,125 people still taking the medication in the U.S. and over 18 million prescriptions were written for it in 2019. Since it’s not too useful for high blood pressure, maybe you are taking it for an off-label indication such as

migraine or anxiety? The drug may also used to relieve chest pain (angina) and help with essential tremors.

Some research indicates that if atenolol is used in combination with another medication for hypertension, then it’s beneficial.

More modern treatments include ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors like enalapril, and even better, the ARB drugs such as candesartan. There is the category of Calcium Channel Blockers too, drugs such as amlodipine, or nifidepine and these are considered modern treatments.

Doctors sometimes use diuretics to reduce fluid volume in the body and these work via your kidneys. There are many agents today, and your doctor selects the best drug for you based upon your specific medical problem, age, kidney/heart function and even your race.

Atenolol (and also propranolol) belong to the larger category of beta blockers.

These drugs may increase potassium levels and reduce CoQ10 levels. They may also reduce melatonin, your sleep hormone. If you would like to read my longer article on this, I can email it to you if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

In the meantime, Make sure you are working with a qualified professional to make appropriate changes to your diet, lifestyle and medication regimen. Blood pressure elevations do not happen overnight, they are the symptom of another disease so please do not ignore the warning signs of headache, nose bleeds, fatigue and edema.

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Around The Jersey Shore Officers Perform Drone Operation Demo For Students

─Photo courtesy OCVTS TOMS RIVER – Sgt. Wydrzynski and Ofc. Kern from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated techniques in a drone operation demo for the Academy of Law & Public Safety Freshmen and Sophomore students at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS).

Annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ Fundraiser On October 3

JACKSON – Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced that its signature fundraising event, in New Jersey, will be held in-person once again, after being held virtually last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ fundraising event will be held October 3 at Six Flags Great

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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – September is Suicide Prevention Month. The health and mental health of the nation’s veterans and first responders should be the highest priority. Three local combat veterans who are also members of Ocean County Law Enforcement - Agent Ruben Gomez of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit, Officer Dan Dowe of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and Officer John Roth of the Jackson Township Police Department are committed to helping veterans and first responders reconnect to life after military service or a crisis.

These three gentlemen serve on the board of RECALIBRATE, an Ocean County based group of veterans that came together to help other veterans foster a social connection for disconnected veterans and first responders. RECALIBRATE concen-

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RECALIBRATE offers the opportunity for veterans and first responders to reach out and connect with like-minded veterans who have shared the same experiences, knowing that starting a conversation with someone is often the first step in preventing a suicide.

RECALIBRATE holds a veteran peer group meeting the 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Toms River VFW Hall located at 210 Courthouse Lane in Toms River, first responders are welcome. You can reach RECALIBRATE through their social media or by email at info@recalibrateusa.org.

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Yard Sale Country Walk Community Yard Sale - Saturday, September 25, 9-3.

Multiple houses; many different items.

Township Line Road, Whiting. (41) Homestead Run Community Wide Yard Sale - Saturday, October 2nd 9am to 3pm - Rain or Shine - 100 Fireside Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08755. (42)

Lost Pet UPDATE: FOUND - Lost Cat from Ishmael Rd/Atlantic Shore Pines Campground area 8/13. White fur with tabby markings. 662-380-1662. (41)

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Comic Book Festival - Sunday, September 26. Elks, 600 Washington Street. Toys, cards, Anime, artists, writers, costumes, crafts. Admission $3. Info 609-242-7756.

(41) FALL RUMMAGE SALE - 1ST Church of Toms River, 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. Friday, Oct. 1; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Oct. 2; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4 bag sale. For more info: 732-349-8155 or email: Office@fumctr.com (41)

Personals Single Senior Males - 65+, Wanted for single females. Friendship, companion or partner. Must have good standars, morals. 732-252-9881.

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Items For Sale Automatic Lift Chair - Brand new $600/OBO. Call 732-657-4144. (43)

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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(43) Used Guns Wanted - All 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, 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)

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- Dishwasher. - Servers. Apply in person Tuesday-Sunday. Tenampa Mexican Restaurant - 1341 U.S. 9, Toms River. 732-505-1870.

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(40) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) 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.

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Services Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) Loving, Reliable, and Experienced Mom - Caring for children 6-months to 4-Years-old in my Jackson home, located near 60 Acres Reserve Complex.

Childcare to begin in October. Drop off as early as 7 a.m., and pick up by 6 p.m.

Fun Pre-School activities and scheduled nap time. Accepting no more than 4 children at reasonable rates. Call Donna and leave a message: 732-921-2749. (43)

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. No Job Too Small. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts.

Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) C H E A P PA I N T I N G D O N E RIGHT - Free est. Fully ins. Over 35yrs exp. Call 732-506-7787, Cell 646-643-7678.

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Chris N The Smooth Jazz Kats Mo-Town, Pop and R&B. Available for Weddings, Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, Retirement Parties, Corporate Events. Find us on Facebook & The Knot, and Wedding Wire. 609-892-8194. chrisandthesmoothjazzkats@gmail.com. (40) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect.

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Senior Bus Trip Schedule October/November

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato & the Berkeley Township Council present the Senior Bus Trip Program. The program includes weekly bus trips. Registration fee is $10 per person for the year.

Payment: You may pay for trips in person at the Rec Center or mail check to Berkeley Twp. Recreation.

Call in: To reserve your spot for bus trips, please call 732-269-7077 on the dates specified, after 4 p.m. Leave your full name, card number and bus stop.

Early calls will not be accepted. If the trip is full, only then will we contact you. If you cannot make the trip, call to cancel so they can fill your spot.

Bus pick-up times are approximate.

Please note that the bus will make several stops, and your stop may be first or last.

Be at your clubhouse by the pick-up time and please be patient. Sorry, no refunds or credits. Payments are non-transferrable.

October 7: Smithville Bus pick up starts 9 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the trip will be changed to the Hamilton Mall.

Call in after 4 p.m. on October 1.

October 14: Columbus Flea Market: Bus pick up starts 9 a.m. Rain or Shine. Call in after 4 p.m. on October 8.

October 21: Popcorn Park Zoo: $4 Per Person, pre-payment required. Includes small popcorn. Bus pickup starts 9 a.m.

In case of inclement weather, the trip will be changed to Ocean County Mall. Mail in payment along with trip slip by October 4.

October 28: Jersey Shore Outlets. 9 a.m. pick up. Rain or shine. Call in after 4 p.m. on October 22.

November 4: Ocean County Planetarium.

The Beatles Laser Show. Pre-payment is required. $7 per person. Mail payment along with trip slip before October 18.

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Continued From Page 1 tragic accident. Then, the second plane hit and the realization dawned that this was a terrorist attack.

She remembered the photos she had taken and on September 13, 2001, she emailed it to all 566 municipal clerks in the state. In 2008, she put it on Facebook, and it took off from there.

But it’s more than just a photo, she said.

It’s an image of what we lost.

High school graduates weren’t even born when the attacks happened. So, in order to make sure they learn about the recent past, the photo was enlarged and donated to the fire department so that it can always be on display.

“Education is important. The children need to be taught the lesson of 9/11,” she said.

Person Of The Year The fire department was on hand for the photo dedication. They were also there to show off a new t r uck they got. But there was another reason they were there, which was a secret to one of them.

The borough announces a Person of the Year based on their contributions to the residents. Their name is put on a placard so that everyone driving on Route 9 can see it.

Mayor Ron Roma led from the photo dedication to this announcement, saying that this person had worked at Ground Zero after the attacks, and in Seaside after Superstorm Sandy. This is when he announced that firefighter Dennis Allen was Person of the Year.

“I’m humbled,” Allen said, clearly surprised. He talked about what it was like first coming to Beachwood. “We moved to town and just fell in love with

The Berkeley Times, September 25, 2021, Page 23 it. We wanted to be part of it.”

A n d o bv io u sly, B e a c hwo o d w a s better off that they did become part of it. Tow nship off icials all took a turn thanking him for his service, and mentioning how he never asks for recognition for his good deeds.

“It was very hard to keep this a secret,” said his son, Dennis Allen Jr. “Just when I thought I was catching up to you and I might fill your shoes, you give me more space. I can’t tell you how proud I am. I love you, Dad.” New Fire Truck Residents took the time to check out the Volunteer Fire Company’s new fire truck outside Borough Hall.

Chief Roger Hull said the new truck recently took its maiden voyage to a fire on Ocean Avenue. It had actually arrived back in January, but it takes months to test and train on it. It took even longer to buy.

It was a ten-year process to replace an older truck which is now 31 years old.

Every year, the town would set aside some money until the $650,000 total was reached, he said.

“We know the mayor and council supports us and have the foresight to help us get what we need,” he said.

Beachwood is just about built out, but the needs of the community have changed. It’s no longer little bungalows. There are now strip malls, two schools, and larger homes than before.

Therefore, they needed a tr uck that could answer those challenges.

Since the borough has a truck that can respond to any building in town, residents will see a better rating from their homeowners’ insurance, he said.

Now that this truck has hit the streets, it’s time to start planning the replacement of their 2004 and 2005 trucks, Hull said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 25 - OCT 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Find common ground. You and a loved one may be at odds over how to spend money this week.

The simplest solution is to respect each other’s views and find something that benefits you both.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Evidence of someone’s love and affection can brighten your day. The only way to get past roadblocks in the week ahead is to roll up your sleeves and show greater initiative on the job.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make a relationship more harmonious by being sincere and truthful. Share your wisdom with children or forgive someone who has crossed the line.

Incorporate visionary ideas into your work in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Frank discussions with family and friends may offer useful insights into business relationships or your career direction. Listen carefully to sound advice as the week unfolds and focus on making profitable transactions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go with your first instinct when faced with tough financial decisions. You can most likely follow a partner’s advice without fear of making a mistake. Put your creativity to the test in the upcoming week by showing off your projects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actions will speak louder than words in the week ahead.

Honor your promises and prove that you mean what you say. Loved ones will appreciate your companionship and your sincere compliments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When you’re

smart and hardworking it can be easy to make money. Make an intense atmosphere brighter by being witty and positive. Avoid making big decisions or signing contracts at the end of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your business sense may be undone when you’re exposed to something unique in the week ahead. Don’t spend your cash on frivolous garbage or make impulse purchases that won’t pay off as an investment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use brains, not brawn. To achieve your goals, figure out how to work better and smarter. In the week to come, think about what you can have and how to get it rather than obsessing about what you don’t have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Being secretive or possessive may not sit well with loved ones. Allow them breathing room to do their own thing and share confidences in the week to come. Be generous if purchasing someone a gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cooperation is the key to harmony. Without solid support, you’ll have a tough time getting the ball rolling in the week ahead. Point out the shared benefits someone will gain by being in your corner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Current cosmic energies signal a focus on partnerships and verbal exchanges. Rather than taking financial risks if your imagination gets out of hand in the week ahead, do some serious homework to clarify the situation.

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Vegetable oil spray 1 cup (8 ounces) whole milk 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (2 ounces) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (8 ounces) tapioca starch 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees.

Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil spray.

2. Add milk, cheddar cheese, Pecorino

cheese, oil, eggs, and salt to a blender.

Add tapioca starch. (Make sure to add the tapioca starch last, or the mixture will turn to glue in the blender.) Process on high speed for 30 seconds.

3. Scrape down the sides of blender jar. Replace the lid and process on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour batter evenly into greased muffin tin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

4. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake until rolls are golden and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.

5. Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack and let the rolls cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges of the rolls to loosen them from the muffin tin.

Remove the rolls from the muffin tin and transfer directly to the cooling rack. Ser ve warm.

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