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January 29, 2022

Outgoing Board Members Look Back

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Al Aires and George Dohn both served six years on the Central Regional Board of Education, and took the time to talk about those years with The Berkeley Times.

Aires said he served as an advocate for kids, taxpayers, and staff. It’s a board member’s job to make sure the district is offering a complete package for students, which includes curriculum, activities, and more.

“Even though I’m more of an athletics guy, it’s the whole person,” he said.

Aires was humble, saying he is just one vote out of nine on the board, and attributing Central’s successes to a team effort. The board works to support the administration’s goals.

“It really starts with the vision of the superintendent and is supported by the board,” he said.

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─Photo by Chris Lundy The pool is closed for winter and it is unknown what will happen in warmer months.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At the Holiday City at Carefree clubhouse, you can hear soft talking and the clack of billiard balls from the pool room, and in the library, there’s just one patron quietly reading. The pool is closed, of course,

and no one is outside in the winter weather.

But even this mild activity is more than anyone expected in spring of 2020. That was when everything shut down due to the coronavirus.

It took some time before these common interest

communities started to re-open, and even now there’s a concern besides COVID-19.

If someone contracts the virus, could they sue the senior development?

Could they sue the trustees – as a board and individually? In this litigious

society, it doesn’t matter if you can prove that you caught the virus at the clubhouse or not.

The lawsuit would be devastating financially either way.

There was a brief reprieve last year. A law (COVID - See Page 4)

What Will Happen To Displaced Campground Residents?

By Stephanie Faughnan MANCHESTER – People rarely voice their objections when t h e O c e a n C ou nt y Com missioners announce plans to expand open space.

Many see the promise of open space as a means of avoiding

overdevelopment in their communities. For those who weighed in on the county’s plans to procure the Surf & Stream Campground earlier this month, the purchase raised personal implications.

“The property owner accepted and negotiated an offer of $7.4

million, and has agreed to demolish structures on the property,” announced Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Hai nes. “Manchester Township has wholeheartedly supported this project and are contributing $1.5 million for the pur-

chase.” to go. Several said they The county’s portion only became aware of of the money comes their prospective disfrom the Natural Lands placement in recent Trust Fund, which is weeks. fueled by a tax on every Annette Diaz raised property in the county. her children in a large Thirty or more fami- home in Jackson she lies live on the site year- said had an estimated round and see them- value of $500,000. She selves as a community clenched a designer unrooted with no place (Residents - See Page 6)

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Shore Animal Shelters Raise Funds Through Betty White Challenge

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Local animal shelters have recently been raising thousands of dollars to help homeless animals in need thanks to the virtual event honoring late actress Betty White.

After the news broke that America’s Golden Girl had passed at the end of 2021, the internet wanted to honor her and celebrate her 100th birthday by creating the “Betty White Challenge.”

The virtual event was held on January 17 (White’s birthday) through social media asking fans to donate to their local animal rescues or shelters in her name, as she was a devoted animal lover and an animal rights activist.

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Continued From Page 1 enacted on June 30, 2021 provided legal immunity from COVID-related lawsuits to senior communities and other planned real estate developments. However, that law was only made to be short lived. It expired on January 1, 2022.

A new Senate bill, S-177, and its Assembly companion, A-729, would eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread.

The bill is sponsored by local Senators Christopher Connors and James Holzapfel, with the Assembly version sponsored by their partners in that branch of government: Brian Rumpf, DiAnne Gove, Gregory McGuckin and John Catalano.

Support for this measure has already been given by local politicians, such as Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, Berkeley Mayor Carmen

Board:

Continued From Page 1 “(Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides) has a great vision,” he said. “Business administrator Kevin O’Shea does a tremendous job with the books.”

Introducing an assistant superintendent position was a big step in that direction, Dohn said. This helped the administration achieve more.

He also praised the synergy that the board had.

“There’s a lot of people with different experiences,” he said. “We each had a piece of the puzzle. At times, we didn’t agree but we tried to do that in closed session.”

Amato and Berkeley Council members Michael Signorile and Sophia Gingrich.

Connors told The Berkeley Times in December that the bill faced a lot of hurdles in order to pass. Other legislators were worried about allowing permanent immunity that goes beyond a state of emergency, for example. It never made it to the floor for a vote. He had hoped the governor would extend it via Executive Order, but that didn’t happen and the bill died when the legislative session concluded. Now, it’s been re-introduced.

With the re-introduction of new bills, the 9th District legislators said “Our legislation proposes to eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread. In our opinion, this is a more effective approach to the extent that senior communities would not have to deal with this issue every year as we do not know how long COVID will remain a public

health matter.”

“With the appropriate safeguards and the legal assurance, everything worked fine last summer,” McGuckin said. “As this pandemic rolls on with no end in sight, there’s no reason not to make this solution permanent, and that’s exactly what our legislation will do.”

Communities would be required to post signage at the entrance to shared spaces including pools and gyms notifying visitors that by entering the areas they are waiving all civil liability for damages arising from COVID. “Residents who invest their hard-earned money in communities so they can enjoy the amenities should have the option to enjoy what they pay for,” said Assemblyman Catalano. “After two years of the pandemic, people have learned to accept a reasonable level of risk when they leave the home, and they are tired of being told what they can’t do. Our seniors have earned the right to hang out at the pool and enjoy the

clubhouse and gym in their communities.”

The local lawmakers blame Democrats for dragging their feet on the bill to extend the immunity.

However, the immunity was created in the first place by bills that have five Democrats and one Republican as their primary sponsors (Holzapfel, McGuckin, and Catalano were co-sponsors).

The original bills that created the immunity were S-3584 and A-4979.

The Senate bill reads, in part: “Any illness, injury, death, or other damages arising from, or related to, an exposure to, or transmission of, COVID-19 on the premises of a planned real estate development shall not give rise to any cause of action.

“The immunity provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.”

Whether it was facilities, curriculum, sports or activities, the board was united in making the district better for the kids, he said.

“I’m very happy with what we could accomplish as a team in my six years,” he said.

He said he would have loved to have seen a pool built during his tenure, and eventually an ice rink. This would be a similar situation to the turf fields and the track that was already built.

“It’s hard to get swim time and our kids have to wait until late” to practice, he said.

The Election The incumbents were running under the slogan “Honesty Integrity Safety.” Aires and Dohn were challenged by Merissa Borawski

and Heather Koenig who ran under the slogan “Supporting Parental Choice.”

The vote totals were as follows: Borawski received 6,338 votes and Koenig received 6,091 votes. Aires received 4,454 votes and Dohn received 4,029 votes.

Aires said a lot of voters were focused on the gubernatorial election, a statement that other politicians have said as well. “The board of education is an afterthought.”

Looking at the vote tallies, the candidate in the first position had the most votes, followed by two, followed by three, with the fourth position having the lowest. It was likely many people just pushed the buttons that fell under the candidate

for governor that they wanted whether they knew the names or not, they said.

The election was definitely more online this past year, rather than standing outside ShopRite, Aires said. Especially because of the pandemic, going door to door meeting people or having an event to meet candidates is too difficult.

Dohn agreed that the first two on the ballot historically have a favorable chance.

If it had been a school board election only, then there would have been a better opportunity to get their word out, he said.

“I wish them the best of luck,” Dohn said of the newcomers. “I hope they contribute as much as anyone else (on the board).”

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Continued From Page 1 many organizations that participated in the challenge, raising nearly $16,000 through Facebook donations.

“On January 17, Betty White would have turned 100 years old, and what a life she lived! An animal lover since she could walk and a celebrated animal advocate for the rest of her life into adulthood. We’ve gotten quite a few donations in Betty’s honor but we wanted to make her birthday weekend the official donation period to show our appreciation for her life’s work!” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

The group shared the story on how the donations have helped one of their dogs in need, Amos.

“Amos was one of the over 60 dogs and puppies rescued from unspeakable neglect from the Belford hoarding case. Amos was matted with his own urine and feces from living in a small cage, had skin and ear infections and was petrified from little to no human contact. Thankfully, after these dogs were rescued and with the help of a lot of dedicated people, we worked with them for weeks to get them healthy and ready for adoption,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

Over at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, the group collected over $60,000 in donations through the challenge.

“All three of our shelters and our Refuge participated in the Betty White Challenge, and it was a huge success! Across our en-

The Berkeley Times, January 29, 2022, Page 5 tire organization, we were able to raise over $60,000 for the animals in our care,” Danielle Mania, Director of Marketing & Development from the Associated Humane Societies, said. “We’re truly touched from all the kindness and generosity, all in honor of Betty White! It was truly an incredible day for animals.”

Mickey, who is a senior Beagle at the Popcorn Park shelter, is one of the many animals who is benefiting from the Betty White Challenge donations.

“Mickey is a senior Beagle who recently arrived at our Popcorn Park shelter after his owner entered a long-term care facility. Although Mickey was very loved in his former home, he has some underlying medical issues that need to be addressed.

Our veterinarian discovered that Mickey has significant dental disease and a large mass over his left eye that appears painful. Mickey also has a grade three heart murmur, so we’re treating him with the best possible care,” Mania said. “For now, Mickey is enjoying cozy beds, good meals, and lots of extra TLC from our staff. He’s a real sweetheart and we look forward to the day when he’s ready to find a loving home to spend the rest of his days in.”

Several other shelters in the shore area such as SAVE Rescue Shelter in Toms River, Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick Township and more all took part to honor to actress. According to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, the viral fundraising efforts have raised $12.7 million collectively on the platforms.

─Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA (Above) Marcellus, an 11-year-old pup at the MCSPCA, was one of the many animals benefitting from the Betty White Challenge. (Bottom) Amos was one of over 60 dogs rescued after being neglected in a hoarding case.

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pocketbook under her arm as she told her story to the commissioners.

Diaz moved to Surf & Stream after a divorce left her in financial ruins four years ago.

Many of the occupants on the campground live in recreational vehicles that can easily be attached to a hitch. Diaz opted for a Park Model, which she said can’t be relocated.

“First and foremost, I need to know what the plan is, as we’ve heard nothing,” implored Diaz. “I need to know how fast this is happening. I don’t want to find myself homeless.”

Others who rent lots at Surf & Stream expressed their fears as well. One gentleman said the problem was not so much moving his camper, as it was finding a place to park it full-time.

“I understand that this is a seasonal campground,” Haines said. “The arrangement you have with the owner of the property presently is between you and the owner. Anytime we buy any natural lands, all structures are going to be torn down.”

Anthony M. Agliata, Ocean County Planning Director said the transaction won’t be

finalized until government authorities conclude their due diligence, including surveying and environmental reviews. He estimated the timeframe for the exchange as between six and nine months.

Haines said she felt badly and suggested the worried residents speak with Stephen Scaturro, Ocean County Director of Consumer Affairs. Scaturro stayed after the two-hour commissioner’s meeting and exchanged contact information.

“The campgrounds aren’t touted as a yearround development,” said Scaturro in an interview. “Ideally, the seller of the property would come to some sort of agreement to put some money in escrow and help these people relocate from there.”

Scaturro suggested the property owner might offer to purchase the more permanent structures. None of the occupants appear to have written lease agreements and many pay their lot fees in cash. The law requires the landowner file eviction proceedings to remove them from the property.

In an interview with The Manchester Times in 2018, Barry Bielat said he purchased the campgrounds in 2008 as an investment opportunity. He saw it as a beautiful place on the river and thought it would be a good location for a combination of new homes and businesses.

When he made his case for redevelopment in 2018, Bielat admitted that some people rented the lots for twelve months. However, he claimed those who paid year-round fees relocated elsewhere in the winter and no fulltime residents would be displaced.

Bielat did not respond to a request for comment on how he intends to handle the current situation. Residents from Surf & Stream say they haven’t heard from him either.

A Winter Visit To Surf & Stream The bulk of the 200 lots clustered together at Surf & Stream contain recreational vehicles differing in size, age and model. The site also includes a sprinkling of cabins, as well as some more permanent structures resembling mobile homes.

Some of the RVs are draped in fitted covers, presumably to protect them from the elements during the winter months. Meanwhile, many of the lots had cars parked out front on a Thursday morning visit. Barking dogs somewhat confirm their human companions haven’t taken off for warmer parts.

Flocks of geese and ducks congregated by the river appear to consider the campgrounds their year-round residence. Their presence across the street from a brown building marked the General Store seems counterintuitive to the frigid temperatures.

The door to the Surf & Stream General Store opened up to a scene reminiscent of the fictional town of Mayberry. A group of neighbors sat together at a diner type counter as part of their daily routine.

Marie Cicalo stood behind the counter and identified herself as the campground’s assistant manager. She and her husband own a brand new 42-foot camper that’s parked on one of the first lots. She’s as surprised as the rest of the community they’ll be forced to move. And, she has no idea where she’s going next.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial The COVID Bubble Recently, I was waiting for a table at a restaurant in Brick, and overheard the conversation of another group who were waiting. One man said he didn’t understand the big deal about COVID, since from everything he’s heard, it’s just a really bad head cold.

This was in January of 2022, so give or take two years after COVID-19 made landfall here. It made me thin k about why some people take the virus more seriously than others.

Some people are in a bubble. They’ve been fortunate enough not to cross paths with anyone who’s been seriously impacted by it.

As of this writing, there have been 2,445 deaths in Ocean County in those two years. The youngest death was a 20-year-old.

The oldest was 104. The average age was in the late 70s.

Like Stalin said, “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic.” He was talking about the military, but it applies to a lot of things.

You hear about 2,000 deaths in your county and you can’t imagine it. But if you know someone who died, then it hits home.

Personally, I’ve been for tunate as well. My daughter got it, but literally she had symptoms for about 3 hours. She visited a friend on a Monday. On Wednesday, that friend woke up with a fever and tested positive, and then on Friday, my kid woke up congested so we took her for a test. She was feeling fine before we even got back from the test.

I only know one person who died from it, a friend’s father who was in a nursing home in the summer of 2020. I got

vaccinated and I wear a mask in most public places because there are people in my circle who have immune system issues. My family and I are healthy. But it’s not just about me. I think about the other people who are not as fortunate as me.

My wife teaches toddlers with special needs.

They’re fragile. She can’t get sick. My mother has a thyroid issue. If you love someone who has a compromised immune system, you think differently about the virus.

People have blinders on for most of their lives.

It’s a defense mechanism, really. You couldn’t survive if you were aware of all the suffering going on all the time. I would say it’s biological. It’s a way to keep yourself alive.

But the world goes on outside your bubble, even if you’re not aware of it.

And it goes beyond the pandemic.

If you’ve never spoken to someone who was homeless, you don’t really understand homelessness.

If you’ve never spoken to someone suffering from addiction, you don’t really understand addiction.

If you’ve never spoken to someone who’s been on the receiving end of system ic racism, you don’t really understand racism.

Just because it isn’t a big deal to you, it doesn’t mean that it’s not a big deal. You’ve just been fortunate.

I’m not saying to live in fear. I’m just saying you have to listen, have understanding, and have compassion for others.

Because without understanding and compassion, we won’t overcome anything.

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Letters To The Editor They Are All Betty Whites Yesterday was a ver y rough day at work. We lost a 99-year-old wonderful man.

I work in Skilled Nursing (Nursing home). Yes there are mostly older, medically compromised, people there.

It is most likely their permanent, last home. We will fall short, but we try to do our best for them. I hear comments from friends outside of work at times like “how can you handle it?” or if we lose someone “Well they are all going to pass at some point, why are you sad?”

Yes we get attached. Yes they pass away. Yes we know they will at some point. Yes we still mourn.

We mourn in different ways from each other, we mourn together many times. Even when you expect it, you’re human, you are emotional. You’re sad. We grieve together My part of being a Heath Care worker is to just make their final years, months, weeks or days as comfortable, gentle as we can.

Sometimes it’s little things we do that make a big difference; a Facetime call to a distant relative, using that technology with them for the first time, getting them an orange soda, filling a bird feeder outside their room window. I had someone this past year go on hospice and she told her hospice nurse the one thing she wished for was an Italian Ice. I had

some in our freezer, only lemon flavor. As I brought her one, I thought about getting her a fresh one from the boardwalk soon, my disappointment this was all I had to offer, and I gave her the supermarket one apologetically and asking if she would like a different flavor, but she was so appreciative I don’t think any other would have surpassed that one, the timing was perfect.

Doing the little we can, we are blessed every day by their thankfulness, love, and relationships we get in return, often tenfold. My favorite quote is by Mother Theresa of Calcutta: “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Being a caregiver is a special, sacred relationship, we spend so much time with people we form bonds with them and each other, so different from own outside relationships and at times, difficult to explain to others. Sometimes we have heartbreak. We move on, we come back tomorrow. I have days where I sit in my car and cry or drive home in silence or prayer. I have many days where my heart is full or a little something someone said to me resonates with me on and on and on.

A couple weeks ago, Betty White passed away. She was 99 years old. Regarding her passing, many people said: “you know someone is special when they pass away at 99 and the world thinks it

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wasn’t long enough to have them around ……

Well we feel that way all the time. We have many “Betty Whites.” The world doesn’t know them, but we do. We learn their history, their preferences, their careers, their families and friends.

We have a responsibility to them. We know their time with us may be limited, but they touch our lives and we are sad to see them go even when we know they are in a better place or out of pain.

We lose our “Betty Whites” every day…….

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Thanks For Successful Toy Drive The PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corps League of Toms River would like to thank the people of Ocean County for donating to Toys for Tots.

2021 was the best year we have had so far. The generosity of families, individuals and businesses were amazing especially during such difficult times.

We could never have made the holidays as happy as they were for so many children and families in need.

We wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

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Focus On Voting Rights While We Can One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol.

A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol Building and threatened the lives of the elected officials and staff

working there - the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections.

One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections - while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts.

The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let made-up Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy.

Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country.

Gregory A. Clewell Seaside Heights

Off Road Trails Needed Dear Jackson Times, I am Chris Kramer from Troop 9. I along with many others believe that there should be some four wheeler, Razor, and dirt bike trails open to the public. These trails could give access to camping, hunting, fishing, etc.

Even if these trails are not free, a lot of people would go and ride around, and pay whatever fee, and it would help bring in a little money for the township. It could be used for the other parts of the township to preserve the wildlife and agriculture.

Chris Kramer Troop 9

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Amato: Berkeley Off To A Strong Fiscal Year In 2022

The Township Council and I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year. Together, we are looking forward to a prosperous 2022 for Berkeley Township and all its residents.

As we proceed into the New Year, our emphasis will remain on long range f inancial stability, additional public infrastructure improvements and our commitment to providing the important services that our residents have come to expect.

We are extremely proud to have one of the lowest OVERALL property taxes in the STATE and the 2nd lowest OVERALL property taxes in OCEAN COUNTY. I wish to thank the members of the Tow nship Cou ncil who have worked with me to keep costs down. The average Berkeley Township homeowner pays less than half of the statewide average proper t y tax bill. That is a significant accomplishment we can all be proud of.

Based on the Township’s stable performance and stable economic base, S&P (Standard and Poor’s) has once again affirmed the Township’s Bond rating at AA-. S&P has concluded the Township has a ver y strong management with good financial policies and practices in place along with a strong budgetary performance and very strong liquidity.

Once again, we are extremely pleased that S&P has recognized the extreme effort we have made to be financially responsive to our taxpayers despite these

difficult economic times. I am proud of what we’ve done to keep Berkeley Township an affordable place to live, work and retire for all our residents.

My administration has been extremely aggressive in applying for and receiving grant funding from various agencies.

Since I became Mayor ten years ago, Berkeley Township has received over $15 m i l l ion i n g r a nt f u nd i ng. T he g ra nt f u nd i ng we received has addressed funding new police officers, bullet proof vests, DWI enforcement and body cameras for the Police Department. The grant awards have also funded road repair, recycling, Sandy recover y, tourism, the environment, improving our parks and repairing our public buildings. We have aggressively pursued every available funding source to ensure we keep the tax burden on residents as low as possible. Berkeley Township has never been on a more fiscally sound footing.

The Township’s administrative staff and I have made some great changes over the years to make things easier for our residents. Below are just some of the things we have started to improve the communication between the Township and our residents: You can pay your property taxes online. We have also installed a drop box so residents can pay their taxes after Town Hall is closed.

The Town has instituted a “see something, say something” campaign, where

you can call our tip line 24 hours a day to report suspicious activities at 732341-1132 ext. 611.

We have completely revamped our website to make contact and obtaining information much easier, you can report a pothole at berkeleytownship.org We added a Facebook page where you can stay informed of events and important information going on in Berkeley Township.

Our local channel 22 also has information on events going on in town.

We have instituted an emergency notification system called Nixle. You can go to the township website to sign up for emergency calls and texts to your phone.

We have a new online citizen portal for our construction office where you can check on permits and make appointments for inspections.

Our South Seaside Park annex is open seasonally for your convenience and has a drop box for paying your taxes.

As your Mayor, I am here to serve our community. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to email me at: mayor@berkeleytownship.org or call my office: 732-244-7400 ext. 1203.

As a reminder, I would like you to be aware of some Property Tax Relief benefit programs that the State of New Jersey administers: Homestead Benefit: New Jersey residents

who owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was their principal residence on October 1, 2016, might be eligible for a homestead benefit provided property taxes were paid and certain income limits are met.

If you have any questions call the Homestead Benefit Hotline at 1-877-658-2972 Property Tax Reimbursement: The Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) Program reimburses eligible senior citizens or disabled persons for property tax increases.

Eligible residents must file a Property Tax Reimbursement Application Form PTR-1 or PTR-2. PTR-1 forms are available at Town Hall or if you have any questions call the Property Tax Reimbursement Hotline at 1-800-882-6597.

The Township administers the following two benefits: Senior Citizens’ Annual Property Tax Deduction: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled who meet a requirement of less than $10,000 in income, excluding Social Security benefits, and meet a residency requirement.

Veterans’ Deduction: Annual deduction from taxes due on real or personal property paid to qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. The deduction is $250.

If you have any questions on these programs, call the Tax Assessor Eric Zanetti at: (732) 244-7400 ext. 1221 or Email taxassessor@twp.berkeley.nj.us.

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BAYVILLE – The VFW Post 9503 in Bayville is hosting an “All You Can Eat” breakfast open to the public on January 30 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This breakfast is prepared and served

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“The worst part is we’re made out to be such a bad place,” said Cicalo, as he offered a cup of coffee. “It really isn’t. They’re just a few bad apples here like everywhere else.”

A woman bundled up in a fleece robe walked in and joined the conversation. She said she didn’t like the media portraying the campgrounds in such a negative light.

A 2019 stabbing left a man dead at the entrance to Surf & Stream. From his seat at the counter, resident Stephen Hand said the killing was the result of a drug deal gone bad.

“The problems in the neighborhood are like in any development,” Cicalo shared. You just notice it more here because we’re on top of each other. It’s more concentrated.”

Cicalo excused herself to answer the tele-

Berkeley Recreation Now Hiring For Summer Jobs

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are pleased to announce employment opportunities for this coming summer season.

Hiring lifeguards at three locations: Amherst Beach, Dudley Park and White Sands Bach. Hiring badge checkers at White Sands Beach. Hiring camp supervisors and camp counselors for summer camp that runs from July 5 through August 12.

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Berkeley Schools Hiring Substitute Bus Drivers BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is currently accepting applications for Substitute Bus Drive with a rate of pay of $21 per hour. Visit the district website at btboe.org and click on Board of Education > Board Documents and Resources > Employment Opportunities > Vacancies > Substitute to apply for this position if you have a current CDL License.

Berkeley Schools Hiring Custodians

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Custodians. Visit the district website at btboe.org and click on Board of Education > Board Documents and Resources > Employment Opportunities > Vacancies > Maintenance/Custodial\ to apply for this position.

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Hand said he’s been bringing his children to the campgrounds for more than four decades.

He’s lived there full time for the last couple of years and his problem is not picking up and moving his camper. It’s finding a place to relocate.

“There are only so many full-time campgrounds in New Jersey,” Hand said. “People here are limited as to where they can go.”

Diaz, the first one to speak to the commissioners, said she plans to fight for help until the end. She’s worked too hard to change her life from where it was four years ago. And, she has no regrets that she made her new beginning at Surf & Stream.

“I love my space here,” Diaz said. “I have friends here in the summer and the kids love

it. We have a DJ on Fridays, and movies on Saturdays. It’s not a blighted area like the media portrayed. And if the cops were always here, the town would have shut it down.”

Although the property owner has never contacted Diaz to advise she’d need to move, Diaz sent Bielat a letter herself. She’s also written to each of the commissioners.

According to Diaz, she entitled her letter “Annette’s Displacement.” She’s hoping someone pays attention – sooner than later.

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“Preferred Company With Joel & Friends” To Be Heard On 91.9 WBNJ-FM

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JERSEY SHORE – Because of its continuing popularity and a growing audience, the radio show “Preferred Company & Friends” with Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, will now be heard on WBNJ-FM 91.9, Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. beginning January 31.

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Enter the contest by filling out a form found at preferredradio.com. The winner will be announced February 12 on the new morning show of “Preferred Company with Joel & Friends.”

Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show Preferred Company in 2014 to discuss topics of interest to families, the

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For Carol, the seasons of our lives are best reflected in the changing seasons of nature. Each offers unique challenges and gifts, helping us to learn and grow. Carol views nature as a living canvas of beauty, harmony and wisdom. She desires to inspire all who view her photography to open their eyes and hearts to these gifts.

Carol’s affinity for nature’s inspiration and solace began in her youth, as she explored her rural Pennsylvania surroundings with a Brownie camera. Later, while pursuing degrees in Education, Dance Therapy and Massage Therapy, she studied the connections of body, mind and spirit in self-expression.

The experience enhanced the spiritual nature of her work.

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1. Better Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, a study from The Hearing Journal reports that some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss.

2. Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain works harder to process sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. Per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use improved participants’ cognitive function.

3. Increased Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported im-

provements in their family relationships, self-confidence, social connections, mental health, and other psychological and functional areas of their lives.

4. Greater Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so it’s more difficult to remain steady on your feet. Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance.

5. Higher Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal reported that those with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Understanding D Dimer And 6 Strategies To Reduce It

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D dimer is a blood test that evaluates levels of a protein fragment when there’s a clot hanging around in the bloodstream. If this level is elevated, it’s often a tip-off that there was a tiny blood clot formed in your body and now you’re breaking it down.

Now that people can self-order their own blood work at many places around town, you might want to evaluate your own D dimer level. I must caution you that if it’s elevated, you need to alert your physician and find out if you need anticoagulant therapy, and what other measures you can be doing. Blood clots are dangerous so you don’t want to ignore an elevated D dimer level.

In the hospital setting, a D dimer blood test will be ordered if you have bronchitis or pneumonia in order to assess risk for respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a number of other blood clotting disorders.

Fibrin isn’t the bad guy. Fibrin is an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen when your blood forms a clot. That’s okay and healthy because if you bleed from a paper cut, you want that to happen. The scab that forms is part of the normal hemostatic response. Healthy fibrin levels means your blood moves through your vessels freely, and comfortably,

without sticking to capillary walls and impeding blood flow. That’s important because a healthy fibrin level means that oxygen and nutrients get delivered to all your organs.

Sometimes a blood clot is not present, but the D dimer is high. This is a short-coming of the test because it causes unnecessary alarm. For example, pregnancy, liver disease or a recent surgery can raise D dimer in the absence of a blood clot.

Since the D dimer is an evaluation of clotting and a blood clot requires fibrin to form, you should think of natural, easy ways to protect your blood, keep it healthy, and keep your fibrin levels down in the normal range. Here are some nutritional considerations, please ask your doctor if it’s right for you: 1. Grape seed extract 2. Bromelain 3. Ginko biloba 4. Nattokinase 5. Lumbrokinase 6. Garlic I know many of you will self-order this test. If it’s not in the normal range, be sure to consult a qualified physician, especially if your blood pressure is high or you have heart disease. If you’d like to read my longer, more comprehensive article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Once an injury claim is reported to an insurance company their number one priority is to stop the bleeding. Not your bleeding; their bleeding! The primary concern of any insurance company is to find a way to not pay your claim, so you will be immediately investigated.

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It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all.

Adjusters look for the weakest link. If they sense you lack self-control, they may try to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Instagram. They also may try to buddy up to your friends to get insider information about you and the accident. Even your posts on dating sites can be mined and used against you.

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For this reason, keep in mind the following: Don’t reply to questions from your friends or family asking about how you’re feeling.

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“Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” says Dr. Elisa Velazquez. “This program, in its 18th year, will help the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it.”

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Around The Jersey Shore Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Launches Cookie Season 2022 FARMINGDALE – On January 11, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season, bringing back the classic family favorites, plus the newest addition to the lineup: Adventurefuls™. Girl Scouts across the country will embark on a new adventure with the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls: the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

For the first time, Girl Scouts across the United States will offer Adventurefuls™ alongside other national favorites like Thin Mints® and Samoas®. An indulgent, brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls™ take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure, just like Girl Scouts take on their own amazing adventures all year long.

For the past two seasons, girl entrepreneurs hosted virtual cookie booths and drive-thru contactless cookie stands, as well as learned about the distribution process behind food delivery services through hands-on order fulfillment. In real-time with the entrepreneurial community across the country, Girl Scouts practiced adaptability and resilience to innovate solutions to unprecedented challenges. And through the Girl Scout Cookie Program girls earn new Cookie Business badges, get a taste of being entrepreneurs, and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life.

“Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase supports the next generation of female entrepreneurs acquire hands-on experience in what it takes to be successful,” said interim GSJS CEO Heather Coburn. “All proceeds from the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program sales stay local and support a wide range of leadership experiences. You may see cookies, but we see leadership and adventure in each box.”

How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Season Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April.

Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies in a few different ways: If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local and state safety protocols.

You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to be among the first to receive information about Girl Scout Cookies and to find out about other exciting Girl Scout news.

Beginning February 18, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you, to purchase cookies from a local Girl Scout troop for delivery, or to donate cookies to first responders and local causes.

For more information, visit gsfun.org/ cookies.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses.

To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (7) Looking for woman senior 65 or more companion plus having same interests berkeley area medium height call J.R. 732-557-5017.

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(47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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Photo Of The Week

Gotta love aerial photography at the Jersey Shore. This drone shot is over Downtown Lakehurst. You can see the joint base in the background and Union Avenue front and center. Can you spot Micromedia’s original office in the picture? It’s the building with the blue awnings. (Photo by Joe Morgan)

Ocean Gate Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner

─Photo courtesy Ocean Gate Fire Department OCEAN GATE – On January 16, the Ocean Gate Fire Department held their annual Installation Dinner. Their special guest was “Poundcake Steve” Aquilino, who was given a plaque thanking him for his fundraising efforts last year. Other awards included: FF Kate Loftus and Lt. Alex Martinez (5 years Length of Service), Ex-Chief John Knyff (30 years Length of Service) and Chief Larry Murray (45 years Length of Service).

Several awards were given to members of our Emergency Medical Response Team for their actions during 2021. Led by Chief Murray and Asst. Chief Chris Larsen, members of this team responded to over 120 calls for service between May and December of

2021. Several individual members were recognized for their actions on two particular calls where medical intervention initiated by the EMR Team directly resulted in lives being saved. A special thank you was given to Chief Michael Kuchta and Ptl. Andrew Welsh, Ocean Gate PD, for their assistance developing and creating this team.

Special thanks to Cass and Frankie Golda from the Anchor Inn for their hospitality, Mayor Kennedy and the Ocean Gate Borough Council for their support, the Ocean Gate Office of Emergency Management, and everyone else who attended the event.

Finally, thanks to the residents and visitors of Ocean Gate for supporting us. We are proud and honored to serve you all.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 29 - FEB 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t restrict yourself, let yourself be fluid and open. In the week to come, you might enjoy interacting with people much older or younger, or become interested in some of the latest thoughts and trends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may crave plenty of action, but too-frequent or disruptive interruptions and changes in your plans may keep things popping as the week unfolds. Your social life might interfere with other obligations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you must take a chance, bet on a sure thing. Review your goals and the practical steps needed to achieve them. In the week to come, you may develop an understanding about how a key relationship heightens your enthusiasm.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest relationships should run smoothly during the week ahead because your loved ones are likely to make an effort to be entertaining. You may enjoy opportunities to express your creative side with new hobbies.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your taste for elegance and sophistication might be at odds with some things in the upcoming week. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to relax in formal settings. Be friendly so people are open to your objectivity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You must respect yourself if you want to earn the respect of others.

Follow your highest ideals and behave in ways that make you proud of yourself. Enjoy learning to handle some new skills as this week unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Just to be contrary, you might adopt an opposing view.

Remain organized and attentive to duties even when you yearn to try something different.

Loved ones may demand more freedom during the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, loved ones may seem more difficult than usual. Focus on getting attention for your accomplishments rather than for your rebellion against conventions. Resist any urge to stir up problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impress people with your industry as well as your enthusiasm in the week ahead. There may be time to dive into home improvements or choose tasteful items at a discount. Flaunt your casual but rugged style.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may become aware of how someone feels and find ways to help them find new freedom. Unusual ideas and people may stimulate your interests.

During the upcoming week, hidden emotional issues may be revealed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain your self-discipline. You may be frustrated by unexpected changes to your plans in the week ahead and realize that the only way to fulfill your dreams is to become more flexible and organized.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put some thoughtfulness into your work. Making money might be the goal but only so you can keep a roof over your head and own beautiful things.

Gather facts before entering into agreements in the week ahead.

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THIS FLAVORFUL PASTA DINNER IS ‘SHRIMP-LY’ DELICIOUS!

By America’s Test Kitchen

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States. These slightly sweet, mild-flavored crustaceans are full of interesting science. Take a deep dive into these shrimp-ly fascinating facts.

Shrimp change color when they cook Most raw shrimp are a gray-black color. But when you cook them, they tur n pink ! Why the color change? Shrimp contain a pigment called astaxanthin (“ah-stuh-ZANthin” ) that is released when the shrimp reach about 120 degrees.

Bonus fishy fact: Salmon have pink flesh because they eat shrimp and krill, a shrimp relative that contains the same pigment.

Shrimp come in lots of sizes There are about 2,000 species of shrimp around the world, and humans eat around 300 of them -- from common whiteleg shrimp to beautiful royal red shrimp. Some species are harvested when they’re super tiny, dried and used in all sorts of dishes, including soups, salads, and stir-fries. On the other hand, black tiger shrimp can grow as long as 13 inches!

The shell is full of flavor Shrimp shells contain proteins, sugars, and compounds called glutamates (“ GLUE-tah-mates” ) and nucleotides (“ NEW-clee-ohtides”), which have a savory umami taste. If you cook shrimp shells, their proteins and sugars undergo a special chemical reaction that gives them even more flavor. But peeling shrimp is A LOT of work! In this recipe, we use peeled shrimp and add another ocean ingredient -- clam juice -- to boost this dish’s salty seafood flavor.

removed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, measured separately 1 tablespoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, measured separately 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup clam juice 4 1/2 cups medium pasta shells (12 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice, zested and squeezed from 1 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until shrimp are evenly coated.

2. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes (oil should be hot but not smoking). Add shrimp to pot and spread in a single layer. Cook shrimp, without stirring, until edges turn pink, about 1 minute.

3. Stir shrimp and cook until pink all over, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn off heat. Transfer shrimp to a large plate.

4. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Cook over low heat, stirring often with clean rubber spatula, until garlic is just beginning to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.

5. Stir in water, broth, clam juice, pasta and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.

Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, for 12 minutes.

6. Continue cooking, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot, until pasta is tender and ONE-POT GARLICKY SHRIMP PASTA sauce is thickened, 3 to 8 minutes longer. Turn off heat. (Sauce will Serves 4 continue to thicken as it cools.) Stir 1 pound frozen peeled and dev- in lemon zest and juice, parsley and eined extra-large shrimp (21 to shrimp. Let sit until shrimp is heated 25 per pound), thawed and tails through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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