2022-04-09 - The Berkeley Times

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─Photo by Chris Lundy (Left) Residents want people to slow down in their neighborhood. (Right) Rodhos Street will be reconstructed if the township wins a grant.

By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – Some Holid ay Cit y roads have issues with speeding and disrepair, residents told the governing body at a recent meeting of the Township Council.

Many seniors were in attendance for another purpose, but while

they were there, they took the opportunity to voice their concerns, asking for more police coverage of areas they say are dangerous.

Resident Denise Fitzgerald appreciated that the township installed signs asking people to slow down, but “Apparently there are peo-

vard on April 2.

The postponement of a few weeks didn’t diminish the fun. The parade was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the crowd returned and, spirits remained high, eateries and taverns were filled and spectators not only provided

some green, but wore it as well.

The spring weather was a nice bonus and people began lining up as early as 10:30 a.m.

When your first name is “Sunshine” you tend to have an optimistic view on life. “We’re hoping to have a great day. Sell some cookies

55+ Protections Passed

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council approved an ordinance that would add age restrictions in retirement communities to the township code.

The ordinance will change the definition of “Planned Residential Retirement Community” in town.

Homeowner associations have their own bylaws restricting who can live there. The new ordinance is a town law that would reinforce the existing bylaws.

Mayor Carmen Amato said that this ordinance codifies what the bylaws already state.

It will keep these neighborhoods the way seniors want them.

“The ordinance will not change any of the bylaws of the homeowner association in which you live,” township attorney Lauren Staiger had previously said. She also noted that Berkeley is not regulating whether your (Senior - See Page 12)

ple who can’t read.

“The Amazon guy, the FedEx guy…” are all speeding through the residential areas to make their deliveries, she said. “I almost got hit walking my dog. I had to jump up on the curb.”

Mayor Carmen Amato said that when there is

a specific street that’s a concern, they’ll put up the blinking signs and radar for a few days to remind drivers.

Another resident, Carolyn Scherm, asked the police chief if there could be some enforcement at Martinique Drive and Northumberland (Roads - See Page 4)

Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Barrier Island

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The luck of the Irish ran out when Mother Nature rained on the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade (and a number of other parades in the state) on March 12 but marchers and pipe bands returned to the emerald lined Boule-

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and enjoy the entertainment,” Girl Scout leader Sunshine Miller of Beachwood said. She joined Stefanie O’Connor of Pine Beach and members of Girl Scout Troop 77 on the sidewalk who were selling Girl Scout Cookies.

They weren’t the only troop taking advantage

of the crowd during the parade and hawking boxes of Thin Mints and Samoas. Other troops were present as well. As they awaited potential customers to pass by, a golf cart carrying Kevin Nulle of Pine Beach and a member of the Marine Corps League stopped (Parade - See Page 4)

Hundreds Walk To Urge County Leaders To House The Homeless

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Bryan Hutchinson, the chief executive officer of the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors, may have never experienced homelessness himself. However, one might guess Hutchinson knows a great deal about selling housing concepts.

Last Saturday, Hutchinson joined hundreds of advocates marching in favor of year-round transitional housing for the homeless in Ocean County. He said that “housing matters.”

Hutchinson hopped up in the back of a black pick-up truck to address an impassioned crowd prepared to make a trek down Hooper Avenue to the Ocean County Administration Building.

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Continued From Page 1 Drive. There have been a couple of accidents and she hasn’t seen officers patrolling there.

“Have the cops come and give us a ticket.

There’s nothing wrong with getting a ticket if you do something wrong,” she said. If

Parade:

Continued From Page 1 by. They had a mission as well.

Sharing some history, Nulle said, “the first Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade originated on Oak Street, Toms River by the Ocean County Mall. It was led by one banner, one van, and three police cars. My mom has a front-page Asbury Park Press picture of her and her best friend carrying the lead banner.”

“Because of COVID-19 and not being able to do this last year we’ve had a decrease in volunteers. Every band that comes, we need to pay them. Some of these local businesses pay money to sponsor the bands. We have a decrease in volunteers so we are going down the street searching for people to be volunteers,” Nulle said.

Naqiyah Royster, 12, of Manahawkin and Jaelyn Schmitz, 12, Toms River had a purpose as well beyond simply enjoying the parade. “Jaelyn said, “we’re selling stuff and the money is going to animal shelters.” The items included green hats, emerald necklaces and other parade items.

you give one person a ticket, they’ll tell their friends about it, and it will have a much bigger impact.

Chief Kevin Santucci, who attends many council meetings, said there are a list of trouble areas that get visited by police above and beyond normal patrols. If there is an officer stationed at an intersection, they might be dispatched to a first aid

call (for example). So, there might not be a police car in the area when drivers go by which leads people to think that the intersection is not being patrolled.

Resident Marilyn Miller said that St. Croix Street is a speedway. She thanked the town for trying to lower the speed, but “nobody seems to care.”

She also took a moment to thank the

sanitation crew and the people who plow for doing a good job. “All I hear are complaints and I just want to say thank you.”

During that meeting, the township applied to the county for a grant that would go toward reconstructing Rodhos Street.

Amato said Rodhos is a major thoroughfare and it needs work. They will be going out to bid for the project after they get the grant.

Naqiyah added that she and her cousin were not part of a club, but were doing it simply because they wanted to.

Klee’s Irish Pub was already packed by 11 a.m. and was among those local businesses that sponsor a band. Ryan’s Deli and Grill, another fixture on the borough boulevard was preparing corn beef sandwiches for those parade participants and spectators who wanted a spot of lunch before noon.

There were a number of roving vendors with carts along the parade route who called out to those sitting on the sidewalk who wanted to buy a $3 hot pretzel and a bottle of water Dogs of all shapes and sizes, some wearing green attire and at least one bulldog in a leather motorcycle jacket, joined their owners watching the parade.

Women of Irish Heritage of West Orange as well as the WOIH Jersey Shore chapter were among the regularly represented Irish organizations that strolled down the street.

The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Ocean County Chapter, the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Jackson Township and the Ocean County Pipes and Drums were also cheered on as they passed by.

This year’s Grand Marshal John F. Lightbody, the fire chief of the Toms River Fire Department Station 28, waved to those along the route while wearing his parade sash atop a fire truck.

The “Junkin Irishman” of Wayne N.J. wearing a green, white and orange wig (the colors of the Irish flag) and a long green tie as he drove his junk removal vehicle down the boulevard.

One northern New Jersey resident who was present with her young son sporting an orange beard and green top hat remarked, “we are just visiting the area.

I grew up in New Jersey. This isn’t our first time at this parade. It is gorgeous today. They got a nice day and when you reschedule you never know what the weather will be like. I think it is a perfect day for it.”

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Bagpipers were easy to find at this year’s Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade held in Seaside Heights.

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Continued From Page 1 “The ability to have a place to lay your head every day in safety and security is not just a privilege that only some should have,” declared Hutchinson. “It shouldn’t be just underneath the shadows of big beautiful Victorian homes, but rather what our shadow casts itself upon a tent in a field.”

“Housing and the ability to be safe at night is a human right we should exercise together as we love our neighbors,” Hutchinson continued. “As we walk today, we’re not just walking to demonstrate something but rather to start loving our neighbors more.”

Terrance Turnbach, a former Toms River councilman, said he organized the walk to try and restart communication with the county commissioners about getting a year-round transitional housing facility for the homeless. A non-profit and two faithbased organizations currently run Code Blue warming centers from November 1 to March 31.

“We had 126 guests at our Code Blue center at Riverwood Park this year,” shared Paul Hulse, the chief executive officer of Just Believe, Inc. “There’s a real need for transitional housing, and it needs to be emergency based with all of us coming together.”

Saturday’s walk was just two days past the dates warming centers closed for the season. Turnbach said the fact that it was a cold day seemed appropriate.

The Berkeley Times, April 9, 2022, Page 5 “We don’t want to be comfortable,” suggested Turnbach to those bundled up for the demonstration. “People who are out of their homes are uncomfortable.”

When temperatures plummeted below freezing a couple of years ago, Turnbach took to the streets and spent an entire night sleeping outside. The Ocean County Commissioners declined his suggestion they join him to experience the frigid temperatures without shelter.

However, three county leaders were on hand for Saturday’s walk. Ocean County Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines, Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea, and Commissioner Gary Quinn all heard the event’s introductory remarks. The three also joined the clamorous procession led by the Toms River High School South Marching Band to the conclusion of the march.

Representatives from the Toms River High School East Raiders also attended the walk to show their solidarity in helping the less fortunate.

“We’re here because we’re upset that the warming centers are being closed right now,” said Emma Bruker, a member of the Toms River South Color Guard. “Ocean County is the only county (in New Jersey) without a place for the homeless all year round.”

Protesters held signs that said taxes from legalized cannabis businesses could help pay for a shelter.

At the end of the walk, the three county government officials stayed and listened to renewed cries for assistance from a couple

of familiar figures who personally experienced homelessness themselves.

“I was homeless for eleven months, three weeks, and five days with five kids,” said Apostle Thomas Simpson of Lakewood, founder of the T.E.S. More Than Conquers Ministries. “I slept in a basement, and when it rained, water came in the basement, and the rugs would float.”

Simpson said that he had a station wagon during those tough times and set up the back so his kids could sleep when nighttime fell.

Gregory Andrus, who inspires audiences with positive messages in his “Portraits of the Jersey Shore,” shared his own rise from homelessness to a daily life of taking care of others.

“I was battling homelessness and battling alcoholism because I’ve never believed in myself,” Andrus said. “It took getting shot in the head by a police officer when I was caught in the crossfire, laying in the street almost bleeding to death.”

Andrus said the opportunity to take advantage of a second chance at life and meeting an amazing woman gave him a sense of determination.

“Homeless people matter because they are God’s children,” stressed Andrus. “I want the commissioners to know that we need them to please do something.”

Local interfaith leaders and homeless advocates agreed that Ocean County leaders need to do more. And – it appears Turnbach may be the person to make things happen.

“I’ve already started conversations with Commissioner Quinn based on this walk

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and we’ve discussed setting something up in Toms River,” said Turnbach. “That’s where they think is the most positive response from the township and the community.”

Toms River Township began a Housing and Homeless Coalition a couple of years ago to address critical housing issues. Pastor Susan Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church said the group partners with non-profits and government agencies in working on the creation of a local emergency and transitional housing center.

Quinn acknowledged that he and the commissioners have been working with Turnbach and volunteer groups to develop a solution for the county’s homeless crisis.

According to Quinn, while county government officials agree there’s a need for transitional housing, they don’t want to own an entity or build one or maintain one. Instead, the plan is to help non-profits who have expressed an interest in taking on the venture.

“Terrance is a great asset to us and has connections with all these different groups,” Quinn said. “I truly believe that right now, we have the support of the Board of Commissioners to be able to try and push this along and get funding. The American Rescue plan money is available, and there may be other options.”

Ocean County is the only county in New Jersey that does not have year-round transitional housing available for those in need.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Why Can’t We Make Fun Of Presidents Anymore?

I’ve always liked political humor. Even when I was little, I watched “Not Necessarily The News” on HBO. I didn’t understand all the jokes, but I still watched it.

Jokes about cur rent events can be cathartic.

Sometimes things are so bad that you have to laugh at them. Otherwise, you’ll cry.

The president – any president - is someone who has their finger on the button, whose comments can make the stock market rise or fall, and they’re just…some g uy. Take away the suit and the title and they’re just a human being full of foibles and eccentricities like the rest

of us. If that’s not funny, I don’t know what is.

I started thinking about this again when we ran the recent story about the controversial new store in Toms River. “Let’s Go Brandon” is a way of cursing at Biden without cursing at Biden. I think this is a lot more creative than just putting four letter words on your car or shirt. Do I think it’s juvenile? Yes. Do I think it’s funny? Also yes.

I’m 45; Ronald Reagan was the first president I remember. He was ridiculed for having episodes where he seemed confused, years before he announced he had Alzheimer’s. These days, come-

dians would get lambasted for making fun of someone with cognitive decline.

But back then, every comic took potshots at Reagan.

That’s what comedians are supposed to do – punch up, speak truth to power, show everyone the emperor isn’t wearing clothes.

How many times have you heard someone do the “Well, Nancy…” voice when doing a Reagan impersonation?

We used to be all united, in that we all made fun of the president together. But when did that change?

I don’t remember too many jokes about George Bush Sr., except about him being a warmonger.

And then there was Bill Clinton. Monica, McDon-

ald’s, “I didn’t inhale.” Plenty of material there, folks.

Bush Jr. came around and comedians had their payday again. His slow-witted bumbling, with a lifetime of failing upwards due to being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, was rife for comedy.

Then came September 11, 2001. I think that was when the switch was pulled. I can completely understand why this happened. You shouldn’t joke about the war effort, and the president is the commander-in-chief.

You certainly should never make fun of the soldiers putting themselves in harm’s way, but the politicians co-opted that. They said that if we supported the troops,

we also had to support the president who was sending them into a warzone. People always say “September 11 made us all come together.”

But a lot of that was forced.

Plenty of people were critical of Bush, and even of what actions were taken in the Middle East, but that criticism got called unpatriotic. Remember Freedom Fries and the Dixie Chicks?

Ever since then, it seems you can’t make fun of the president. If you made fun of Obama, you were labelled a racist. If you made fun of Trump, you were branded a liberal – or a RINO (Republican In Name Only).

It’s not just about the other party; there should be noth-

ing wrong with pointing out problems with your own candidate. There is plenty to make fun of both of them about!

We should always make fun of the people in charge.

It’s our only outlet. And really, what’s a joke from any of us nobodies actually going to do to the most powerful person in America?

And in closing, for no particular reason, I’m going to paraphrase Joni Mitchell: I’ve laughed at clowns from both sides now, from left and right and still somehow, we’re the ones who take the fall, they don’t care about us at all.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor Public Health Emergency Should Be Continued Editor’s note: This letter was addressed to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services On behalf of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/ NCAL) more than 14,000 skilled nursing facilities (SNF), assisted living communities (AL), and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) member providers, I want to thank you for the support you have shown the long term care community during the most difficult time in our sector’s history. As our caregivers on the frontline continue to battle this virus, I urgently ask you to extend the public health emergency (PHE) beyond its current April 16, 2022 expiration. While statute only allows the PHE to be extended for 90 days, we encourage you to continue

extending the PHE through the end of 2022 so that long term and post-acute care providers can continue to offer the most efficient and effective care possible to our nation’s most vulnerable population.

This pandemic is far from over. A surge of cases of the BA.2 variant in Europe threaten a COVID resurgence in the United States, and your administration is currently advocating that Congress allocate tens of billions of dollars in additional COVID funding for testing, treatments, and other supplies our country needs to continue to battle the virus. In addition, Pfizer and Moderna are seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration of an additional COVID booster shot. It is clear that we are not out of the woods yet, and extending the PHE is critical to ensure states and health care providers have the tools and resources necessary to respond to this ongoing, global crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unimaginable and unprecedented challenges for

the entire health care sector, but most especially for long term care. In addition to the tragic loss of life in long term care due to the vicious nature of the virus, the industry is experiencing a historic labor shortage - losing more than 400,000 workers since the beginning of the pandemic.

Caregivers are burned out after fighting this virus for more than two years, and long term care providers are struggling to compete for workers due to fixed government reimbursement rates.

As you can imagine, the loss of nearly half a million workers has put our providers in an impossible situation either having to limit admissions or close their doors completely, threatening access to care for thousands of our nation’s seniors. At the same time, providers are having to increasingly rely on temporary staff to cover shifts, even though staffing agencies are charging two to three times more than pre-pandemic rates. The current situation is unsustainable, and simply put, we need help.

The Administration should

extend the PHE declaration and maintain the related Section 1135 and section 1812(f) waivers, enhanced Medicaid FMAP to states, and state Medicaid policy flexibilities, such as the waiver for Medicaid redeterminations. The PHE ensures our health care system, including long term care, has the policies and resources it needs to address this ongoing pandemic. Now is not the time to let crucial supports and f lexibilities necessary to combat the virus end.

Along with extending the PHE, we implore the federal government to prioritize long term care for access to urgently needed resources, such as COVID-19 testing and treatments.

The Omicron surge is a prime example. While deaths in long term care were significantly lower compared to the winter 2020 surge thanks to vaccines, cases still increased due to soaring spread in the community. The weekly tests the federal government ships to long term care facilities are incredibly helpful, but during Omicron it was not enough,

and nursing homes and assisted living communities had to compete against other businesses and members of the public to find the additional tests they needed.

Rapid and reliable testing is crucial in quickly identifying cases, so that long term caregivers can take appropriate action. We urge the Administration to increase the number of testing shipments to long term care as COVID surges dictate.

Additionally, once we identify residents who have contracted COVID, ensuring they have timely access to life-saving treatments is also critical. As we wrote to you in January, long term care providers must navigate the various cumbersome ordering processes for treatments that each state has created.

We appreciate the recent change last week to establish a federal cache of oral agents dedicated to long term care, but access to other treatments (e.g., monoclonal antibodies and Remdesivir) is still a challenge. Once again, we urge the Administration to establish a separate process

for long term care pharmacies to order all COVID treatments directly, so that nursing homes and assisted living communities have a streamlined process for quickly accessing them.

Not only can these measures save precious lives, but also reduce the burden on our nation’s health care system by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.

If we have learned anything over the past two years, it is that the elderly are among the most vulnerable to this virus, and therefore, deserve the greatest support and highest prioritization. Our caregivers have worked tirelessly day after day to protect and provide for their residents, and they need steady access to resources during this pandemic and moving forward. AHCA/NCAL appreciates the support and assistance HHS has provided to-date, and we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure our nation’s seniors receive the care and protection they deserve.

Mark Parkinson President and CEO American Health Care Association

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Congressman Kim: Out-of-Pocket Insulin Prices To Be Capped At $35 Per Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to cap the out-ofpocket cost of insulin at $35 per month for Americans with Medicare Part D or private insurance.

“Every time I talk with families in Burlington and Ocean Counties, a top worry they have is the cost of healthcare,” said Congressman Kim. “Too many families in our community are being forced to choose between buying the life-saving medicine they need or a week’s worth of groceries.

This legislation would significantly drive down the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans, including working families right here in New Jersey. This bill is just the beginning; we need to allow Medicare to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs so even more families have the financial security they need while also staying healthy and whole.”

Currently, Americans pay ten times more for insulin than many of our allied countries.

This bill would require Medicare and private insurers to cover insulin on their plans, while capping the cost to New Jersey families at no more than $35 per month. Congressman Kim will continue working and voting to bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs for working families.

“No one should ever have to forego filling a prescription due to cost, but far too many Americans do,” said Maura Collinsgru, Director of Policy and Advocacy at New Jersey Citizen Action. “NJCA applauds Congressman Kim and his House colleagues for taking this first step to ensure diabetes patients have access to life-saving medicines they need by capping what people pay at the pharmacy counter. However, we must not stop here. As supported by representatives

like Congressman Kim, we urge Congress to take the next step and allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices and limit future price increases so that all patients can afford the drugs they need.”

“Many of our patients can’t afford all their medications. Some of them can’t afford insulin simply because they have to pay pharmacy prices,” said Theresa Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Health Initiatives, which operates community health centers in Toms River and Brick. “Seniors are having to decide how to ration their insulin: for health or for longevity. That’s unacceptable. We’re incredibly grateful to Congressman Kim, who is standing up for people who can’t afford life-saving medication. This bill would save thousands of lives and help families financially. We couldn’t be happier with this bill passing through the

House of Representatives.”

Congressman Kim has been a champion of reducing healthcare costs while keeping care quality high. In January 2022, he signed a letter to House leadership requesting this $35 per month out-ofpocket cap for insulin. In September 2021, Congressman Kim co-wrote an op-ed discussing the need to allow Medicare to negotiate down the cost of prescription drugs. And in July 2021, Congressman Kim introduced the Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act, which would limit prescription drug costs for seniors by, for the first time ever, creating a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket maximum for Americans on Medicare. This legislation passed the House as part of the Build Back Better Act and the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

$18 Million Allocated For Additional Special Education Services

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) announced that nearly $18 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Funds will be allocated to reimburse local educational agencies (LEAs) for additional special education services provided to students who were impacted by COVID-19 related school disruptions but would otherwise have reached the maximum age of eligibility for public school services (21 years old), as required by legislation (S3434) signed by the Governor in June 2021.

“Ensuring a high-quality education for all New Jersey students is critical, especially those who have struggled during the pandemic,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative aims to be responsive to students with disabilities who need additional time in school to provide the skills they need to be successful upon graduating. We will continue to engage in comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that we reach all students who are in need of these services.”

“We are committed to ensuring that all New Jersey students receive the support they need, especially in response to the disruption the pandemic has caused in the classroom,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “This funding ensures that students with individual education plans remain on track to achieve their educational goals by having the ability to receive an additional

year of schooling.”

The legislation signed by the Governor in June 2021 requires LEAs to offer up to one year of additional or compensatory special education for impacted students in the 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 school years, if a determination is made by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team that the student requires such services. DOE did comprehensive outreach to inform the special education community of the availability of additional services and encouraged eligible students to opt-in to the program. The funding allocation will reimburse LEAs for the first cohort of eligible students.

DOE plans to continue comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that the needs of the impacted student population are met.

To date, the DOE has approved reimbursement applications for 221 students in 78 LEAs. The $18 million allocated in this announcement reimburses LEAs for the full costs of the first year of the three-year implementation of this program.

Reimbursements will be distributed to LEAs in two equal installments and DOE will continue reimbursing LEAs for the full costs of this program for the next two years.

The goal of compensatory special education and related services is to remedy the knowledge and skills deficit that result when missed services are determined to have caused a denial of a student’s right

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to a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Each IEP team determines the need, type, amount, frequency, and duration of compensatory services on a case-by-case basis.

As reflected in the Governor’s signing statement, the DOE initially estimated that the provision of such services to the three eligible cohorts of students could cost up to approximately $600 million. That estimate

was made from abundance of caution; facing uncertainty regarding the extent of the need around the State for compensatory services, the DOE’s goal is to ensure the State’s ability to reimburse 100% of the costs of services provided under this program. The DOE remains committed to that goal and will continue to reimburse all eligible costs for the duration of the program.

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United Way Holds Golf Outing Fundraiser

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Golfers will have the opportunity to hit a hole-in-one on three holes on the course to win two new cars courtesy of Gold Coast Cadillac and Sea Breeze Ford, and a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of Brian and Mary Massey.

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“I am proud to be a part of this event to benefit an organization that does such important work,”

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates New Jersey offers two types of automobile insurance policies that may be purchased: a Standard Policy and a Basic Policy. A Standard Policy provides liability, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (medical) coverage. A Basic Policy only provides personal injury protection (medical) coverage limited. Protect yourself and choose the standard policy.

Liabilit y I nsu ra nce i nsu res you against claims made by others for the property damage or personal injury you cau se d wh ile ope r at i ng you r vehicle. Liability Insurance protects you from paying money to someone from your own pocket. Your insurance coverage will pay any monetary damage that you are required to pay to someone else but only up to your insurance policy limits. Choose your liability policy limits wisely. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, but I recommend choosing at least $250,000.00 of liability insurance. The additional cost is usually nominal.

Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an automo-

bile at the time of the injury then you are covered. The “No-Fault” concept does not mean that the other driver is responsible for your medical bills. Protect yourself and choose the standard $250,000.00 in PIP Medical Expense Benefits.

Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM / UIM) protects you against financially irresponsible drivers. Sometimes people operate their vehicles without insurance coverage or with only ver y lit tle insu rance coverage, like those who operate their vehicle with a Basic Policy which was discussed earlier. If you sustain property damage or bodily injury and the person responsible does not have enough insurance to cover your loss, then you can file a claim with your insurance company under your Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This coverage protects you and your family by providing additional insurance coverage for your loss, but only up to the policy limits that you choose. UM/UIM insurance coverage should never be less than your liability coverage. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, so your UM/UIM coverage should equal your liability coverage.

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Continued From Page 1 grandchildren can live with you.

This move was popular with seniors in the area, who filled a clubhouse to hear about it.

Residents talked about how the property is deed restricted for those over a certain age. They said the entire intention of the senior communities was for retirees. They said before they moved in, they read the bylaws and believed that would be the way it is forever. One resident shared a story of a flipper who bought an $80,000 house in a senior development, fixed it up, and sold it for $220,000.

Former Councilwoman Judy Noonan was the first speaker. She has brought up Berkeley’s ordinance to the governing body of Manchester, where she now lives. She used to encounter a lot of problems with underage people living here when she was the president of the Holiday City Silver Ridge Park Coalition of Berkeley Township and Silver Ridge Park East.

“I think this is overdue,” she said, thanking the governing body for passing the ordinance. “I’m really proud of Berkeley for standing up for their seniors.”

The Board of Realtors is misusing the word “discrimination,” she said. That word is used in terms of race or religion, not age.

“There are a lot of good realtors,” she said, but there are some who are trying to open up the senior communities to sell to anyone.

They will sell to limited liability companies who will rent the homes to young families, for example.

Legal Specifics The ordinance states that it is made in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, for senior communities. This is significant because in the last few years, local officials have been fighting against state laws that would alter senior bylaws. Federal supersedes state laws.

Although the state legislators making these laws have said they only want to have consistency across New Jersey on how senior developments are governed, locals were concerned about Trenton overreaching their authority. Most importantly, they have worried that this would eventually lead to action to take away the senior communities’ 55+ designation.

The ordinance does say that it may be in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:22A-21 et seq., which is the State Retirement Community Full Disclosure Act. This is a hot topic in these senior communities, as everyone seems to have a story about an underage person living near them. The residents fear real estate flippers and renters that would lower their quality of life. Also, they fear that if too many younger people move in, they might lose their protected status as a senior community.

Realtors Fight Back Township Council meetings are usually held in Bayville, but because of the interest people had, they moved it to the Holiday City South clubhouse. Most of the speakers were residents who were in favor of the ordinance. A few were realtors who got booed.

Bruce Shapiro is director of regulatory affairs for the Realtor Political Action Committee. He said that the age restriction is on occupancy, not ownership. In other words, as long as the person actually living there is of the right age, it doesn’t matter who owns the home.

He said there is legal precedence of this, and that the ordinance could violate federal and state laws.

Councilman James Byrnes said “These aren’t commodities. People moved here for a way of life. If you can’t sell over 55 then you don’t belong in the business.”

Deborah Doyle, who lives in a senior community, said that Byrnes comments were uncalled for. She worried that the ordinance (Senior - See Page 13)

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Staiger, the attorney, reiterated that the only thing the ordinance does is preserve the status quo. If the association allows children to buy homes for their parent, then it still will.

Renee Savage, who lives in a senior community, said there are very few instances where a child is buying for a parent. If the family can prove relation, there’s no problem. The town should check who is living in a home versus who is paying taxes on a home. Or, they could ask the schools to find out where children’s addresses are.

William Huneke, an attorney who lives in

The Berkeley Times, April 9, 2022, Page 13 a senior community, and Drew Fishman, president of the Realtor Association of New Jersey, both said that the homeowner association bylaws aren’t more powerful than state and federal laws.

“Maybe the state and federal laws are wrong,” Mayor Amato said, expressing his personal opinion.

Amato held up a flier that had been sent to seniors in the area from the realtors that were against the ordinance. He estimated that between printing and postage, it must have cost them more than $20,000. That shows that the realtors want to make money on these homes.

“So as far as I’m concerned, we’re on the right side, and we will go to the U.S. Supreme Court to defend our ordinance,” he said.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Ladies Seniors are going to Resorts Casino on May 26. The cost is $28 and you get back $20. They leave from the Berkeley Recreation Center on route 9 at 8:45 a.m. All are invited. For a reservation, call Marge at 239-272-6857.

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starting Joyce DeWitt, the cost is $85.

They leave the Recreation Center at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome. For more information call Marge at 239-272-6857 In September the group is going on a bus trip to Mackinac Island on September 25 for seven days. To make a reservation or for more information call Marge at 239-272-6857. They leave by bus from Pine Beach.

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

Let’s Put Horseradish On The Table

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I went to a local Polish German restaurant the other day and as I was eating the beet horseradish with the corn beef, I had to blow my nose, and then my mind wandered…What causes the unique ‘burn’ sensation that so quickly clears my sinuses, lol?! What is this stuff?

It’s a root! Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) has a few critical minerals like zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium. But the condiment has a pungent flavor thanks to “sinigrin.” You may not have heard of sinigrin but you’ve certainly tasted it before because it naturally occurs in other foods and condiments such as wasabi, mustard, and the crucifer veggies like Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. The sinigrin converts naturally to form this other compound called “allyl isothiocyanate” which is abbreviated AITC. There are medical benefits to natural horseradish, so if you like it, eat it every now and then. It’s not possible to eat enough in one sitting to make any kind of nutritional dent so don’t go off your medicine for any of the following problems. That said, here is where it has some medicinal activity: Respiratory problems. You knew this already! If you have bronchitis, a mild cough, or sinus congestion, the horseradish will temporarily clear that up and help with drainage. Horseradish is often used holistically as a natural adjunctive treatment for asthma and hayfever.

Digestion. There are holistic practitioners that know horseradish helps normalize bowel movements and therefore might

help with constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

Tumor Growth. There is some research that suggests liver cancer spread may be slowed in the presence of sinigrin. Slowing metastasis down is important. In 2010, there was another study that proved AITC beneficial “as a cancer chemopreventive phytochemical.” And in a paper from Carcinogenesis 2010, researchers concluded that AITC “is a multi-targeted agent against bladder cancer… and potently inhibits bladder cancer development and invasion.”

Horseradish is a strong anti-inflammatory food. It inhibits COX, LOX and prostaglandins. It lessens inflammation and has some antimicrobial activity. In short, it has some useful analgesic activity.

Little ones like 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds shouldn’t be eating horseradish. Also, pregnant women should not eat too much because it has naturally occurring (and irritating chemicals) in it along with that AITC. The same can be said if you are breast-feeding because your baby will not like your breast milk very much. But for everyone else, it’s tasty and healthy.

One simple way to incorporate horseradish is to put it on top of your hamburger or a roast beef sandwich. Traditionally, you see it served with red meat dishes. I’ve never had a Bloody Mary, but they put horseradish and hot pepper sauce in that drink! I’ll have to try that one day, but only if some Pepcid is handy!

I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, plus some recipes using horseradish. These, as well as a recipe cookbook are all available at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Drug Take-Back Day BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Police Department present SEA National Drug Take Back on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clean out your medicine cabinets by turning in your unneeded, unwanted and expired medicine. Drop off at any of these

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BAYVILLE – The Pine Barren Modelers RC Club will be hosting an Open House on April 30 at Johnson’s Pit off of Locker Street Between Gladney and Mizzen. (Behind the old bowling alley) Flying starts at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to anyone

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They use a “buddy box” system which allows you to fly safely with instructors. Food and beverages available at no charge. For more information, visit pbm1727.org.

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Help Wanted Art C Sears from ACS Plumbing & Mechanical - is looking for a few good plumbers and or HVACR. Good pay and lots of work. 732915-5998 CALL ASAP. (18) This is an official request for Professional/consultants who will stand as our regional representative - to run logistics, Book/record Keeper for the company. We are only looking for individuals or companies from the USA. for more details contact Robert Edward at larrysmithinc912@gmail.com (18) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

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Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful. All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement!

Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17)

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)

Seaside Heights - SHAKE SHOPPE ARCADE AND ICE CREAM. Looking for part time and full time employees. Arcade Shift Leader, redemption and floor attendant.

Ice Cream sales and cashiers. Call Patty 908-770-6370.

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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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Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

(17) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Services Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) C.B.J. Home Improvements Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060.

(17) 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) MY HANDY CREW - Husband and wife team working to satisfy all your home needs, inside and out. No job ever too small or large! $ave now. Call Clark and Nicole @ (732)850-5060. Insured and NJ Licensed #13VH11804800.

(19) Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message.

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MASTER GARDENER - Experienced 30+ years. Advises/coaches homeowners, seniors, DIYS . Planting Design, Container & Flower Gardens Maintenance, Organic Plant Care. Save $$$ Revitalize Garden Plants. Free Phone Consult - Joseph 732-232-8144 .

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates.

Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Services Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (18) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome.

(20) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

(19) 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.

MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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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) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite 35yrs exp, free est.732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678.

(20) Skilled Work Man For Hire On all pace home repair restoration service own tools and truck call 201-546-2656.

(20) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000.

Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured.

(18) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609.

(18) ALLAmerican 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)

Classifieds can be placed on our website jerseyshoreonline.com

1.

Please use a seperate sheet of paper and attach this form.

Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad (counts as 1 word).

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office.

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Exp.

Cardholder Signature: Print Name:

4. MAIL TO: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388.

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Spotlight On Business

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Mother Nature can be very temperamental. She can be kind and beautiful and nasty with fury. Did you catch the rainbow last week over Ocean County? Photographer Laura Michelle did and sent this beautiful shot over Lake Horicon to us. Want your pix seen here? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

We’re a family-owned company with a singular mission: to help you get the right bathroom for your current and future needs.

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The Berkeley Times, April 9, 2022, Page 21

Around The Jersey Shore Our Roots Run Deep

BEACHWOOD – Educators Roundtable “Our Roots Run Deep” will be on April 27 at Jakes Branch County Park. Celebrating 25 years of local connections, culture and conservation.

Registration is now open. Open House begins at 2:30 p.m., festivities conclude at 8:30 p.m. Light dinner, exhibitors, educational resources, workshops, field trips, keynote & door prizes. Fee is $25 for adults, $15 for college students (ID required).

Keynote: Outdoor movie, “Kiss the Ground,” narrated by Woody Harrelson aspires to resolve humanity’s greatest challenge: balance the climate, restore lost ecosystems, create abundant food supplies and secure our species’ future through sustainable soil management.

Since 1997, the Ocean County Soil Conser-

vation District and our many partners have been hosting this much anticipated annual event. The Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable is a professional development engagement designed for educators to enhance their knowledge of local natural resources, culture and history.

Educators attend experiential workshops and receive an array of valuable tools and resources that support the development of environmental stewardship in the students they teach.

Learn more at: soildistrict.org/environmental-educators-roundtable. Hosted By: Ocean County Soil Conservation District & Ocean County Parks and Recreation For more information and to register, contact: Becky Laboy, education@soildistrict. org, 609-991-1534

Holiday City South Garden Club BERKELEY – Newly established Holiday City South Garden Club is having its first plant sale in conjunction with the HCS Men’s Club Auto Show on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holiday City South, 139

Santiago Drive, Toms River. Flowers, herbs, vegetable plants and hanging baskets will be available. Contact Carroll Baszkowski at cbaszkowski@aol.com or732 341-4518 for more information.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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Popular Ocean County Realtor And Friend Of Micromedia Passes Away OCEAN COUNT Y – M ic ro media Publications is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tina Orth, a popular realtor in Ocean County and a friend of the newspaper publishing company for almost 27 years.

Orth, a Whiting resident, passed away on April 1, 2022. She was 59.

When Micromedia decided to move to a more modern office space in 2019, Tina Orth was able to do the impossible. She was successful at selling the company’s longtime headquarters on Union Avenue when most other realtors wouldn’t even try. Tina was also helpful in locating our new home in the Lakehurst Circle Shopping Plaza.

All of us at Micromedia would like to extend our thoughts and prayers with Tina’s family, friends and coworkers.

The following is Tina’s obituary from the Carmona Bolen Funeral Home in Toms River.

Tina Lynn Orth, 59, of Whiting, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Tina was a lifelong community member of Manchester and some would say the town celebrity.

Tina grew up in Whiting until they relocated to Manchester where she spent most of her time working at Cooper’s Florist, which was the Cooper Family Business.

Most knew Tina as the face on the billboard as she had a 25-year career at Crossroads Realty in Toms River, NJ. From there, she began her Real Estate career in 1996, when she became a full time Real Estate Agent.

The first year she earned the prestigious honor to be the “Rookie of the Year.”

Followed by United Ways, “Young Professional of the Year,” “The Million Dollar Sales Club,” “NJAR Circle of Excellence,” “Realtor of the Year,” “Humanitarian of the Year,” “Senior Real Estate Specialist,” “Distinguished Sales Club,” “Byron Kotzas Achievement Award,” “Ocean County Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction,” “Preferred Realtor for the Erickson Senior

─Photo courtesy Crossroads Realty Living Communities.” “Buying or Selling, I’m your girl” was the slogan she lived by and she truly lived for the work that she did.

Outside of work, Tina was also very prominent in the community. She has been the past President of the Lakehurst/Manchester Rotary and the past Church Clerk and member of the Whiting Bible Church.

She has also been the Vice President of the Senior Resource Alliance, Board Member of CareGiver Volunteers, Relay for Life Volunteer, American Cancer Society Volunteer, Samaritan’s Purse Volunteer, Hope Sheds Light Volunteer and was on the Community Medical Planned Giving Committee.

What Tina prided herself on the most was her husband, Tom, of 32 years and her two incredible offspring, Dahlia and Jade. Some of their most favorite things to do together was play all kinds of board games, family vacations to her favorite spot of the beach, and just spending quality time together. Tina’s exuberant spirit and laughter will be missed most in the house.

Tina is predeceased by her parents Hilda & William Sr, Cooper.

Surviving is her loving Husband of 32 years, Thomas Orth, her daughters Dahlia & Jade Orth. Her sister Tonia Moll (George), her brother William Cooper Jr; and sister Heather Dries (Danny).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Whiting Bible Church.

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Recipe note: Make sure to use mini chocolate chips in this recipe. We don’t recommend substituting regular-size chocolate chips -- they’ll make the cookies too thick.

3/4 cup (3 ounces) cake flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (3 ounces) mini semisweet chocolate chips Vegetable oil spray 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.

3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar and brown sugar until mixture is very well combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Add egg yolk, milk and vanilla and whisk until well combined and lightened in color, about 30 seconds.

4. Add flour mixture to melted butter mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until combined and no dry flour is visible. Add chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.

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