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Berkeley County Park Upgrade Plans Likely Mean Summer Closure
April 2, 2016
DEMOLITION RESUMES AT BEACHWOOD PLAZA
–Photo by Catherine Galioto Berkeley Island County Park, down Brennan Concourse, has its gates closed as the Sandy-damaged bayfront park awaits renovation. By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Another summer will likely go by with Berkeley Island County Park closed, though county officials said the project to upgrade the park, closed since Superstorm Sandy’s destruction, is close to going out to bid. Berkeley Island County Park is
moving into the final design stages with the project going out to bid possibly in April, said Freeholder John Bartlett. The Freeholders pledged $8 million on the project. The work includes the installation of all new utilities, a new bathroom building, (Park - See Page 5)
Beachwood Scout Honored For Project
–Photos by Catherine Galioto Demolition was again underway for the remaining steel and concrete at the former mall known as Beachwood Plaza on Route 9. By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – After months of inactivity, the ongoing demolition of Beachwood Plaza resumed this week. Crews were at the long vacant eyesore on Route 9, removing de-
–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional BEACHWOOD – Toms River because it’s fun. I like camping the Regional School Board recently best. My favorite trip was sleeping honored Toms River North stu- on the USS Massachusetts,” King dent Alexander King for achiev- said. “My brother made his Eagle ing the rank of Eagle Scout. two years ago. I looked at him Alex is a member of troop 114 and made it my goal to achieve of Beachwood. “I like scouting (Scout - See Page 4)
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bris and hosing down areas as dust was kicked up. The center portion of the plaza is demolished into rubble, while portions of the south and north walls of storefronts still stand as wrecking crews advance. A large pit on the back of the
building is partially filled in with sand, gravel and other fill, as the entire site is surrounded by fence. Deconstr uction halted for months after a fatality of a (Demolition - See Page 4)
8th Grader Heads To National Spelling Bee
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – A “metaphrast” is someone who changes verse in the middle of the prose or verse. It’s the word that launched Justin Malabanan to the national level of spelling bee competition. Malabanan, 8th Grader from
Central Regional Middle School, won the Regional Spelling Bee Competition at Monmouth University on March 15, beating 101 other students. He has now been invited to participate at the National Spelling Bee Competition in Washington D.C. in May.
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Malabanan received congratulations from the town and school district, with Central Regional announcing: “We are extremely proud of Justin for his outstanding achievement and for being the first student from Central Regional to (Spelling - See Page 4)
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worker on the site during demolition. Mayor Carmen Amato said the township received notice on Good Friday that work would soon resume, and it did, the next business day, March 28. By March 29, the bowling alley portion that was still erect was dismantled. “We were notified last week (Good Friday) from the redeveloper that they would commence demolition this week,” said the mayor on March 29. “The redeveloper started yesterday with the steel structure of the bowling alley. As of this morning, that was completely down.” The redevelopment of the Beachwood Plaza had for years been a source of negotiation between the township and its owner, who
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it too.” Alex completed his Eagle Scout project by creating 12 dog waste stations in Pine Beach. TRHS North Principal Ed Keller said, “As an Eagle Scout myself,
resides in Florida. As tenants left, the building fell in disrepair, and concerns over possible contamination toward the back portion held up negotiations for more than two administrations. Last year, the mayor and council announced they had reached an agreement between the owner, township and redeveloper to access the property, condemn the building and begin demolition. In August, officials donned hard hats and held a press conference to mark the start of demolition. Eventually, the property and a larger portion of the corridor can be redeveloped with mixed uses such as homes, park space and retail, in accordance with a master plan approved by the state. “We’re pleased that they have started demolition again and we’re looking forward to the completion,” Amato said.
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participate at the National level.” He also competed at the university in last year’s spelling bee. The mayor and council welcomed Malabanan to its March meeting to present a proclamation in his honor.
“As we do often at these meetings we like to honor the best and the brightest here in Berkeley whether academically or athletically. Congratulations!” Mayor Carmen Amato said to Malabanan, presenting alongside council members. Malabanan said he was excited to be headed to the nation’s capital for the top competition.
I know how difficult it is to fulfill all of the requirements. To be able to overcome the obstacles that he has, says a great deal about Alex, his family, and his troop.” Pictured above, left to right, Board of Education Vice President Loreen Torrone, King and Board member Ben Giovine.
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–Photo by Catherine Galioto Justin Malabanan will head to the national spelling bee competition in May. He was honored at the March council meeting, shown here alongside Councilwoman Judith Noonan and Mayor Carmen Amato.
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a new playground, splash pad, a new parking lot, repairs to the armor mat along the eastern side of the park, new bulkheading along the northern and western side of the park; the creation of a living shoreline, shoreline protection, native seaside landscaping and new parking lot lights. Demolition of the old bathroom building, the gazebos as well as the old picnic pavilion structure recently was completed. Township officials said they were disappointed at the thought of another summer without the popular park open. “It’s going to be another year. And of course I wasn’t pleased to hear,” Councilman Jim Byrnes said in the March township council meeting. The councilman said he is concerned that once construction trucks do arrive, the small waterfront park lot west of the gate will be consumed as a staging area. “I’d like the mayor and council to send a letter to the county requesting that they don’t do any disturbance west of the gate. They were considering that as a staging area for construction. They can’t take the whole place away,” Byrnes said. “It will be another year before that place is ready. I know they’ve been trucking fill in there from Seaside. I guess they had to clean up a parking lot because there are some hay bales and curbing in there. That’s unacceptable.” Though many of the structures there were damaged or washed away in Sandy, the fishing pier sustained some damage
The Berkeley Times, April 2, 2016, Page 5 from extreme high tides caused by recent coastal storms and is being evaluated. It’s anticipated repairs to the pier will be part of the construction contract. The county has received all of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Army Corps permits needed to move the project forward. In addition, a courtesy Planning Board review with Berkeley Township will be scheduled. The county expects to have the final plans and specifications for final review this week. “I am pleased plans are moving ahead for the re-development of Berkeley Island County Park,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “This 25-acre park was severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and had also experienced significant long-term erosion to the shoreline and damage to the bulkhead due to its location on Barnegat Bay.” Last summer, some walkways and fishing opportunities were briefly opened at the park before closing in September. Previously, Mayor Carmen Amato said the township often receives calls about the park from its visitors who think it is Berkeley’s and not the county’s project. Berkeley Resident Bob Martino shared his memories at the council meeting, saying the park had “a sweet spot in his heart.” “Ever since the day it opened, it has been a fabulous place for my entertainment. And it was a fabulous place for my mother in her early 80s because there was no waves, there was a clean beach and the water never got
up to three feet high,” Martino said, urging the council to do its part to make sure the project is complete. “That’s the most inexpensive day out where you can take your family in this economy,” Byrnes said. “You can go to the beach, have a barbecue. It didn’t take them long to get the (Seaside) boardwalk done for a photo opp and maybe that’s what we need a camera, a do a photo opp.” Byrnes said the area, already grappling with the physical impact of the storm, is still seeing the economic impact through four years later. Attractions such as the park reopening are a needed boost to the economy, and amid continued closure those businesses suffer, he said. “For economics you have to have something to bring the people in. We have the bayfront. And we need our bayfront replaced. It’s like a broken record,” Byrnes said. That portion of bayfront, Brennan Con-
course, is home to several businesses, as is the nearby areas of Route 9, who are not seeing the traffic they used to. “Consider it: the ice cream place, the campground, the gas stations. Nobody is going down to that park at all summer long,” said the councilman. “There’s the bait and tackle shops, the marinas.” While Byrnes expressed disappointment the plans mean the park will remain closed this season, county officials overseeing the project said they were glad to progress toward design plans and a possible bid. Originally, ideas for the site included a spray park, a type of water feature with hoses and sprays to play in. Bartlett said putting a spray park that was an idea that would be worked out as design plans progressed and was a tentative option. “The design for this project will assist in the rehabilitation of this popular site,” Bartlett said. “I am pleased the work will be getting under way soon.”
The 25-acre park was damaged in Superstorm Sandy.
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Opinion
Editorial
Urgent Time For More Planning And Action
Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now aging in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census – its numbers now six year’s out of date ‑‑ put the population of Lakewood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traffic-jammed, the infrastructure is burdened. New residents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neighborhoods decades ago. Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recommend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection
with Route 9. Whether this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersection, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thoroughfares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding requests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traffic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.
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I am writing this letter on the feast day of St. Patrick, but the subject is about vehicular homicides. I was appalled by the death by auto of New Jersey State Trooper Sean E. Cullen as he was responding to a crash on New Jersey Highway 295. In my opinion the driver who killed him should be held accou ntable. There are huge signs on the Garden State Parkway demanding drivers to slow down and move away f rom emergency vehicles who are responding to a call. In another closer, related death by auto is the case of Ocean Gate Patrolman Jason C. Marles who was returning from a special d r u n k d r iver det ail on Thanksgiving Day several years ago. The driver of the vehicle who killed Patrolman Morales was i ntoxicated , yet I read recently that he may only be incarcerated for about eight years. Both Trooper Cullen and Patrolman Morales r i s ke d t h e i r l ive s a n d their deaths should never have happened. However, these deaths will continue unless severe penalties are handed down by the jud icial system. Add itionally, drivers need to slow down and stop using their vehicles as weapons of destruction. Marilyn Miller Toms River
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State Seriously With the recent United Nations vote, the international community takes an important step away from hollow rhetoric and toward realistic diplomacy to reach the shared goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. Expanding and strengthening both U.S. and U.N. sanctions speaks volumes about the inter national commitment to enforce i nter nat ional w ill i n a language North Korea’s rogue regime can understand: aggressive, material consequences for hostile,
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reckless provocations. With this resolution, we return strategic focus to our efforts to reduce the threat posed by North Korea to our allies, alleviate the suffering of the people of North Korea, and create the conditions for greater security in the region. As I said last month as the Senate was poised to pass my bipartisan DPRK sanctions bill, it is time to take seriously this rogue state living in its own false reality. There is no substitute for American leadership, and I will continue to push to keep our international partners focused on our collective goal. Sen. Bob Menendez New Jersey
More Municipalities Than California The State of New Jersey has proven itself to be incapable of honest self-gover nment, with constant arrests of public officials in a political environment filled with nepotism, cronyism, fraud, deceit, and mismanagement. Much of our problems stem from municipal government and it doesn’t take much to begin to see the issues. New Jersey, with 565 municipalities, numbers more than the substantially larger State of California’s 482. New Jersey has 8.9 million people. California has 38.8 million. Since the term of Gover nor Christie, and numerous other eth ically lacking politicians before him, it is known that a new direction is needed for New Jersey. Clearly we have the money, talent, and innovation to operate an effective government, but the problem is the culture of corruption. Let’s suspend New Jersey’s statehood and become a federal district, under direct control of the U.S. Congress for a set period of time (such as ten years), in order to rebuild our state institutions in a
transparent manner. Return New Jersey as a single state-entity, without municipal or county governments, but a larger elected state legislature. Home Rule leads to fiefdoms. No more Home Rule in New Jersey! Eric Hafner Toms River
Join Your Volunteer Squads The object of this column is to encourage people to come join the squad because we really do need you. But the object of our squad is to help you. Many calls are to houses where people only need us to pick them up. Please call us for that. Others are to houses where people are very sick and need us to help with oxygen, psychological or medical support, “Do I need to go to the hospital?”, emergency transport to the hospital, or CPR. Living alone in the senior communities, especially if you are not well, can be a challenge, whether the task is shopping, cooking, cleaning or getting to a doctor’s appointment. You don’t know whom to call, so you often have to call 911. If you call 911 the help we give is only temporary and not longterm help. If you only need transport you may be taking us away from an emergency call. For Holiday City Berkeley EMS, our EMS area is almost 11,765 homes, responding to over 2,000 calls a year. We run two ambulances five days a week. Don’t be bored (there’s nothing good on TV). Consider joining Holiday City at Berkeley Emergency Medical Service or your local squad. We need you and so do your neighbors. Four years ago, Annie, a retired nurse said she didn’t want to join. She was retired. Not interested. Her friend said, “I will, if you will. Let’s join together.” They did. Her neighbor got sick and had to quit. Annie’s still here! Stay healthy. Phyllis Brown Berkeley
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Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors
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Connors, Rumpf & Gove Vote On School Funding Formula
NEW JERSEY – Recently, both houses of the Legislature voted on ACR-131/SCR90, a resolution that objected to specific recommendations included in the Educational Adequacy Report (EAR), which must be issued by the Governor in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Education every three years. The report proposed modifying the pro-
visions of the State’s school funding formula that currently ensures the lion’s share of aid is sent to 31 special needs districts, commonly known as Abbotts. The 9th District delegation issued the following statement: “Taxpayers living in non-Abbott districts, such as our constituency, which includes a significant num-
ber of seniors, have little hope of receiving meaningful property tax relief unless the state’s school aid formula is reformed. “The Education Adequacy Report attempted to reform the formula in a modest way that could have driven more money to over-taxed school districts. Yet, members of the Legislature benefitting from the current formula were
only too eager to reject this statutorily required report without even a hearing to discuss its merits. “The inherent disparity of aid provided under the state’s school aid formula is perhaps the biggest contributing factor in high property taxes. Entrenched special interests in Trenton deliberately calibrated the formula to ensure the lion’s share of aid goes
to only 31 Abbott school districts, mostly located in urban areas. “Under the current formula, Abbott districts get 56 percent of school aid even though they only account for 20 percent of the state’s student enrollment. That’s an absolutely outrageous disparity when considering that nearly $8 billion in direct state school aid is distributed.
“While school districts and local governments in our area are forced to operate with limited resources, Abbott districts and their taxpayers are awash in state aid. Special interests in Trenton will move quickly to stop any challenge to the status quo on school aid. Otherwise, their local districts would be compelled to control spending just as everyone else has had to do.”
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Calls On FEMA Administrator To Resign
Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Cong ressman Tom MacA rt hu r r e s p o n d e d t o t h e Inspector General report on Superstor m Sandy National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims. The report was entitled by the Inspector General,
“FEM A Does Not Provide Adequate Oversight of Its National Flood Insurance Write Your Own Program.” In March of 2015, CBS’s “ 6 0 M i n u t e s ,” i n t e rviewed a senior FEMA official who told viewers that thousands of Superstorm Sandy victims had been wrongfully denied insurance claims due to cor r upt and f raudulent practices. Following the release of this interview, Congressman MacArthur called on FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate
to resign and for the federal government to launch a for mal i nve st igat ion i nt o t he se al legat ion s. T he r e p or t of t h at i nvestigation was recently released and concluded that FEMA lacked the internal controls necessary to manage and mitigate N F I P’s f u nd s , pla ci ng them at r isk for f raud, waste, abuse or mismanagement. “Today’s findings come as no surprise,” said Cong r e s s m a n M a cA r t h u r. “Last year we witnessed severe incompetence and
system ic failu re. Now, almost a year after the f a c t , we k n ow F E M A has failed to provide the appropriate oversight and controls necessary to assist the most vulnerable victims. I again call on Administrator Craig Fu-
gat e t o re sig n a nd for a new administ rator to mor e a c t ively m a n a ge this vit al prog ram and eliminate the layers of bureaucracy that plague FEMA and leave federal employees unaccountable for m isma nagement of
federal resources that are meant to help disaster victims. The people of New Jersey have been wronged and we must hold the appropriate parties accountable and prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”
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Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament
BERKELEY – The 21st Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 2, rain date is June 3. This event is presented by Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Recreation Department and will be held at the Cedar Creek Golf Course in Bayville. The registration fee is $85 per golfer, this fee includes the greens fees cart and luncheon. The continental breakfast and sign-in begins at 7 a.m. and is followed by a “shotgun start” at 8 a.m. The tournament will be held in a four man team scramble format and there will be indi-
vidual and team prizes. The rules and prizes are to be announced at the event. The awards luncheon will be held directly after the tournament at the Bayville VFW Hall. If you don’t golf, consider being a sponsor. There are several different sponsorship programs available. Call 732-269-4456 or visit btrec.org for details and registration forms. Make checks payable to: Berkeley Township and mail completed registration forms and payment to” Mayor’s Open, c/o Berkeley Twp. Recreation, PO Box B, Bayville, NJ 08721.
Route 37 Bridge Construction Through May TOMS RIVER–The Mathis Bridge will be closed now through approximately May 13 while construction crews begin the span’s deck replacement, the state Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is expected to reopen May 13 to accommodate the higher seasonal traffic through the summer. During construction, the Tunney Bridge will be converted to one-lane eastbound and two lanes westbound. According to the state DOT, crossover lanes on Route 37 have already been constructed at both approaches to the bridge
and utilities have been relocated in advance, including new drainage to accommodate the lane conversion. This route will have lane restrictions for oversized loads and those motorists needing special permits should contact the NJDOT and Ocean County permitting offices. The NJDOT plans a total of three construction cycles which will require a full closure of the Mathis Bridge through 2018. Construction on the bridge will be minimal during the summer season. The Mathis and Tunney bridges connect Toms River to the Seaside barrier islands.
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ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – Horseback riding is permitted at Island Beach State Park from October 1 through April 30. There are six miles of ocean beach in the southern and central portions of the park available for equestrian use and a parking
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Viking Day To Come To OCC
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Admissions Office is hosting Viking Day on April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Event is free and open to the public. Viking Day is part Open House, part Accepted Student Day and part Spring Day, with a very distinct Viking theme. This day will celebrate all that is Ocean County College, while also celebrating Viking culture and inspiring school spirit and community. In addition to the offerings of a traditional Open House (campus tours, giveaways, information on academics, admissions, ath-
letics, campus activities, financial Aid, NJ Stars, student services and the Kean-Ocean program), prospective and newly-accepted students, family and friends can intermingle and socialize with current OCC students, faculty, staff and administration in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Events include a BBQ, Viking-themed athletic competitions, a blacksmith, Viking dogs and a bonfire. To attend Ocean County College’s Viking Day on April 14, call the Admissions Office at 732-255-0400, ext. 2960, or register online at go.ocean.edu/events.
Born to Play, Children’s Program TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a new program called Born to Play. Children will enjoy indoor bowling, basketball and parachute games. The cost is $5 per child, ages 3 to 5 years. The class will be held at the Program Room of the Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road, on April 14 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program # when registering. This class is program number is 123331-1b. For more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation Newsletter call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.
Pine Beach Yard Sale Registration Ongoing PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance will host a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14 and 15. There is a registration fee of $15, which includes advertisement, listing on map and a balloon for mailbox.
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Senior Movie Matinée
BERKELEY – A senior movie matinee will feature the film “Miss You Already,” at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library. The film is from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 15. This comedy-drama chronicles the relationship of lifelong best friends, Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette). Complications arise when Jess, who has been living a free-spirited existence, decides she wants a baby and begins to envy the life of Milly, a ca-
reer woman with a family. In rapid succession, Milly is diagnosed with cancer and must battle for her life while Jess discovers she’s finally pregnant. These life-changing events cause the friendship to be tested as they attempt to deal with the joy and sorrow in their lives. The film is rated PG-13 and is 112 minutes long. The library, 30 Station Rd., can be reached at 732-269-2144 or theoceancountylibrary.org.
VHS, Photo Conversion Fundraiser
BERKELEY – Losing your memories? The memories kept on VHS Tape and fading photos can be converted into digital formats. The Conversion is at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library and serves as a Fundraiser. The event is 9 a.m. to noon April 9, presented by Digital Memory Media. Do you have home tapes or photos that are fading with time? Save those memories by converting them to DVDs. In this fundraiser,
20 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Berkeley Library. Walk-in, no appointment needed. Prices are $0.40 per picture, ($0.35 if over 1,000 photos). VHS tape conversion to DVD costs $15.50. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library. The library, 30 Station Rd., can be reached at 732-269-2144 or theoceancountylibrary.org.
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BEACHWOOD – Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present a program called “Spring: Get Your Garden Growing” at the Beachwood branch of the Ocean County Library. The free event is 7 to 8 p.m. April 11 at the library, 26 Beachwood Blvd.
Master Gardener Kate Copsey will provide expert tips on getting the most out of your spring garden, including which varieties to select, their care and pest control. For more information, call 732-244-4573 or visit the library website theoceancountylibrary.org.
Polish American Club Trip Line-Up
TOMS RIVER – On June 29 the Polish American Club of Toms River is heading to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish” you will receive $25 slot play. On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj for Barbara and Frank, the concert
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Berkeley Farmers Market Moves To Rec Building
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The weekly Berkeley Farmers Market will start its second season in a new spot, now at the Berkeley Recreation Building parking lot on Route 9, 630 Atlantic City Blvd. The opening day of the market, which will feature some new and returning vendors of
produce, prepared foods and more, will be May 10. The market will be open each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For updates on vendors and other information, visit facebook.com/berkeleytownshipfarmersmarket.
County Shredding Program Scheduled For Berkeley
BERKELEY – Ocean County’s free Residential Document Shredding program will come for one of the last dates in the series of events held throughout the county. The event is June 25, Berkeley Township Recycling Center, 630 Pinewald Keswick Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is
for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed. Events will run their complete scheduled time or until the truck is full. The truck capacity is 8,000 pounds. For more information on the program and dates elsewhere in Ocean County, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.
Berkeley Creates Online Portal To Check Construction Status
BERKELEY – The township has introduced a new online portal to the Construction Department. By clicking on a link you will be able to check the status of permits and request inspections. The portal is online at twp.berkeley.nj.us/d_ constr.aspx. Officials said the online portal is hoped to put more information at the fingertips of those with applications for permits and inspections. Construction Official Anthony Cirz can still
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Band Parents Gift Auction
BERKELEY – The Central Regional Band Parents Association will host its first annual gift auction on April 8. The event will be in the Central Regional High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets called at 7 p.m. The $20 reserved seat includes: light snacks, bottled water, dessert, hot beverage and two
sheets of tier one tickets ($10 value). For reserved seats, call: Dana at 732-2699111, Athena at 732-278-3601, Lisa at 732237-9919, or Marci at 732-606-9151. There will be hundreds of child, teen and family gifts and baskets including: Coach, wine and liquor baskets, dining gift cards and Disney.
Central Regional Alumni Association Plans Upcoming Events BAYVILLE – The Alumni Association of Central Regional High School has scheduled the following upcoming events. For more information, e-mail Cheryl Alteiri at iadjustdc@netzero.net.
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School District Budget Hearing BERKELEY – The Central Regional School Board has scheduled its budget hearing for the 2016-17 school year. The board will meet at 7 p.m. on April 28 in the
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Youth Football And Cheer Registration BERKELEY – Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer registration is available online over the next few months at berkeleyeaglesyfc.org. In-person registration will be held at the
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Berkeley Township School Board Meeting BERKELEY – All Berkeley Township School Board meetings will be held at the Berkeley Township Elementary School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the board designates the following dates for Regular Meetings
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department Prevention Unit provides evidence-based and innovative prevention programming to Ocean County residents. Evidence-based programs have been tested and offer scientific data with their programs to show its success. The health department’s substance abuse programming provides the county residents different opportunities to learn about the dangers of substance abuse. The Ocean County Board of Health is committed to this issue and identified the need for these programs to be offered to our adolescents as this is a pivotal time in their life. The Ocean County Health Department partnered with AlcoholEdu, an on-line ev ide nce -ba se d alcohol preve nt ion program and has offered to have it implemented in the Ocean County high schools for their ninth grade students. The research done and data provided on this prog ram show: engagement of students, increases alcohol-related
knowledge, undermines acceptance of underage drinking, reduces underage binge drinking and reduces riding with an intoxicated driver. The Ocean County Board of Health would like to acknowledge the following Ocean County High Schools for their participation in AlcoholEdu in the 2015-2016 school year and their dedication to their students: Barnegat High School, Brick Memorial High School, Brick Township High School, Jackson Liber t y High School, Jackson Memorial High School, Lacey Township High School, Lakewood high School, Manchester High School, New Egypt High School, Pinelands Regional High School, Point Pleasant Beach High School, Southern Regional High School, Toms River High School East, Toms River High School North and Toms River High School South. If you or your school have any questions about implementing this program, call the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7535.
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NWE JERSEY – A Service Academy Information Night will be held April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Wall Township Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, announced Congressman Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04). The event is for any high school or college student (and their parents, counselors or educators) residing in the Fourth Congressional District who is interested in learning about competing for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies. Each institution plays an integral role in training young men and women to become tomorrow’s military leaders and affords them a collegiate education opportunity of the highest quality that is free of financial obligation, providing the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation. The academies are: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT. “Throughout my tenure in Congress, I’ve had the honor and privilege of nominating many outstanding young men and women for acceptance into our nation’s military academies,” said Smith. “With the United States’ continued fight against terrorism throughout the globe and its commitment to defending our homeland and protecting national security interests abroad, recruiting top-notch talent for our all-volunteer armed forces is critically important.” Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, the
Vice President and the President may nominate constituents for acceptance to the academies. Residents of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District, between ages 17 and 22 (17-25 for the Merchant Marine Academy), who are a U.S. citizen and are single with no dependents, can seek a nomination to one or more of the service academies through Congressman Smith’s office. Interested candidates can start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year in high school. Unlike the other four, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination. The Fourth Congressional District encompasses 44 municipalities and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Municipalities in the Fourth District include: Ocean County – Bay Head, Jackson, Lakewood, Lakehurst, Manchester, Point Pleasant Beach, portions of Point Pleasant Borough and Plumsted, Monmouth County – Allentown, Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Lake Como, Little Silver, Manalapan, Manasquan, portions of Middletown, Millstone, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Red Bank, Roosevelt, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold and Wall. The seminar is free and open to the public, and it will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Smith’s Freehold Constituent Service Center, 732-780-3035.
OCC Celebrates National Poetry Month
TOMS RIVER – April is National Poetry Month and Ocean County College will celebrate with its 15th Annual Poetry Festival. The OCC Department of English and Literature will sponsor two events on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. On April 25, 12:30 p.m., Larson Student Center, there will be an Open Mic Poetry Reading by Ocean County College Students. On April 28, 12:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center, a Poetry Reading will be given by Gerald Stern, American poet, essayist and educator. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925 and educated at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University, Stern, age 91, is author of 20 collections of poetry and four books of essays including “This Time: New and Selected Poems” (Norton, 1998), which won the 1998 National Book Award. Stern’s most recent books of
poems are “Divine Nothingness” (W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2014) and “In Beauty Bright” (Norton, 2012). Among his awards and recognitions, Stern has received three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, along with the 1996 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, 2005 Wallace Stevens Award by the Academy of American Poets, 2010 Medal of Honor in Poetry by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2012 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress and the 2014 Frost Medal. He was appointed first Poet Laureate of New Jersey, 2000-2002, and was later inducted into the 2012 Class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. For information on Ocean County College’s Poetry Month Celebration, call Heidi Sheridan, Instructor of English and Literature, at 732-2550400, ext. 2197, or email hsheridan@ocean.edu.
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college education. Also, because the money is being held by the Surrogate, it will be necessary for the person with custody of the children to have to apply to the Surrogate’s office whenever money may be needed for the children and to satisfy the Surrogate that the money is being used for a proper purpose. Finally, the money would be divided equally among the children which may not be what all parents want. By making a Will, the parents can establish a trust in the Will and determine how the money will be divided among the children and the ages at which the children will receive the money. Further, by the Will, the parents can name a trustee who will handle the money for the children. Perhaps a more pressing question in the event that both parents should pass away without a Will, is who will be the person or person who will have custody of the children until each reaches the age of 18 years? In many cases, a family member will step forward and seek to have the court award them custody. But suppose there is no family member willing to do so? What if the family member who steps forward is not the person the parents would want to have custody of your children? What if the parents’ respective families begin to fight over which side should have custody? As you can see, not providing for the custody of children by way of a Will can create real issues and possibly put the welfare of the children at risk. By making a Will, the parents can name a person as the guardian of the children until they reach the age of 18. The easiest way to solve these issues is that all parents with minor children should have a Will specifying who are the persons who should have custody of the minor children and establishing a trust so that the monetary assets will be handled properly and maintained for the children under they reach a mature age. We urge all parents of minor children to have a Will prepared to protect their children and their assets.
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Study Abroad In Morocco This Summer
TOMS RIVER – Learn Arabic, visit Nor th Af r ica / Middle East and ear n seven college credits. This sum mer Ocean County College, with support from a U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate Inter national Studies and Foreign Language Program grant, will offer Study Abroad in Morocco from July 12 to August 2. This program
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Small things make a big difference. Write down your ideas and inspiring thoughts, make lists to prioritize your tasks and take note of all the most important details. In the week ahead you may move in lofty circles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your goals firmly in mind. Minor spats can distract you this week. Fun and games might not be suitable for serious subjects or at the workplace, but some gentle teasing might smooth out little aggravations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The process of becoming more in tune with your surroundings requires processing information. In the week to come you may be more concerned about facts than fantasies. Domestic duties can be rewarding. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forge ahead and achieve your goals. You may appear more sociable and outgoing in the upcoming week and may be more attractive to the opposite sex. It will be easy to focus your energies on sterling accomplishments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can become the leader of the pack. You will have plenty of opportunity to show off your leadership skills and dedication in the week ahead. A powerful friend can exert influence on your behalf if asked. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will need to think about the direction new relationships should take. Demands on your resources could require a key decision in the week ahead. Enthusiastically meet challenges of this type and rise to the occasion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on
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Spring Ahead: Enjoy A Light, Healthy Take On A Classic Seasonal Vegetable Dish By Wolfgang Puck
Springtime is just a few days old. Already, enthusiastic cooks everywhere are celebrating its arrival by preparing lighter, fresher-tasting dishes that feature the finest seasonal produce. From salads and soups to main courses and sides, young leaves, roots, shoots, pods and other edible plants are beguiling food lovers with their bright colors, crisp textures and delicate flavors. It’s one of my favorite times of year. Yet, to tell you the truth, seasonality just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to modern growing techniques and the ease of shipping produce not just across the country but also around the world, seasonality can sometimes seem like a meaningless concept to anyone strolling through a well-stocked supermarket. That’s why I prefer to buy my produce from a farmers’ market or directly from the grower, as I often do from the renowned farm run by my friends, the Chino family, in northern San Diego County. That’s the best way to be sure the vegetables and fruits you buy have been responsibly grown and harvested at the peak of their natural season, and that their journey to your kitchen does not involve a globally large carbon footprint. Cooking with the true seasons, you can genuinely taste the difference. As a perfect example, I’d like to share my variation on a classic recipe. In France, cooks often celebrate spring’s arrival by serving an elegant appetizer of cooked asparagus spears accompanied by a rich vinaigrette dressing, melted butter or even richer Hollandaise sauce. I love that tradition. But in my efforts to eat more healthfully, I’ve developed a variation that provides all the classic flavors with very little fat. I serve the bright green spears with a sauce based on lusciously creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, quickly flavored with a reduction of fresh citrus juices and a touch of tangy mustard. (The dressing is also great served with other vegetable crudites.) The preparation is as easy and delicious as it sounds. And there’s very little effort involved in preparing the asparagus. First, if the asparagus I’m preparing are any thicker than a pencil, I always make sure to peel the lower two-thirds of each spear for absolute tenderness. Then I always blanch the asparagus, briefly boiling it and then immediately plunging it into ice water (a step that safeguards its bright-green color and tender-crisp flavor). So I hope you’ll head for your nearest farmers’ market and buy some asparagus soon. Then, please try my recipe and join me in celebrating the season.
ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS-MUSTARD YOGURT SAUCE Serves 4 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spears Kosher salt 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish Fresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife. In a pot large and wide enough to submerge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove. Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear. As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds. Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt until its texture has loosened up slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mustard and stir with a whisk until well blended. Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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