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–Photo by Chris Lundy Berkeley has filled some of the empty storefronts, but others remain open. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The tow nship has made hea dway i n f ill i ng empty storefronts but there is still a challenge to bringing new commerce in. “We have made progress on bringing in new businesses along the Route 9 corridor,”
Mayor Carmen Amato said. “New businesses that recently opened in old dilapidated or vacant buildings are: The Max Challenge, Staffa Stone, C&G Café, Bayville Phar macy, CG Landscaping Supply and the new Heritage Square which opened t he M&M Se afo o d
Market along with other small businesses.” He noted a list of new construction or renovations along Route 9 that includes: Advance Auto Parts, Dollar General, QuickChek and the expansion of Jersey Rents. “The BP station will also undergo major renovations as well.”
“We are working with the current owners of the Berkeley Plaza and the new owners of the Baywick Plaza,” he said. Bay wick Plaza is where Foodtown and Market Fresh grocery stores used to be. The Berkeley Plaza is where ShopRite is. (Vacant - See Page 4)
Town’s Insurance Sees Small Bump
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The i nsu rance f u nd the township uses will see little change for the next three years, officials said. At a recent Township Council meeting, the gover ning body decided to stay with the Garden State Joint Municipal Insurance Fund.
Business Administrator John Camera said that township officials shopped around and the current insurance carrier “has been and remains our best deal going forward.” The new agreement will cover the township employees from Jan. 1, 2020 until Dec. 31, 2022.
Camera reported that the total premium for the township, which includes workers comp, general liability, employment practices, and property damage was $1,228,145 in 2019. For 2020, there would be an increase of $21,060 to $1,249,205. This is an increase of 1.7 percent. W hen asked if it
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would be better if the am not concerned about township shopped for a renewing for another new carrier every year, three-year period,” he Camera explained that said. the three-year renewal In other news, the is the only option that township renewed its was offered. lease agreement with “A joint insurance the Berkeley Township fund needs some stabil- Historical Society. The ity to operate properly society operates out and they have proven to of the old Town Hall be our best coverage for on Route 9. The new a number of years so I (Insurance - See Page 4)
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – No one is immune to risks of social media, even those that lead us. Social media can be used for both the personal and professional. For example, your next door neighbor might be sharing funny animal videos to Facebook while your local police department is posting updates on road closures in your area. While social media has become an easy and efficient way to connect with the community, it also breeds a new problem for local officials with an online presence: where does one draw the line between the personal and the professional? What sort of content should be allowed on professional platforms? Jersey Shore Online recently used this very technology to poll the Ocean County community on this issue, asking residents via Facebook: Should politicians be held to a higher standard on social media than the average citizen? In response, an overwhelming majority (70 voters) agreed that as public officials, they should be held to a higher standard. A small percentage (23 voters) compromised with the idea that public officials should have separate accounts for personal and professional posts, and an even smaller percentage (18 voters) believes that they should be able to post or share whatever content they choose. One Ocean County resident noted that “as representatives they have a duty to” be professional. Resident Michael J. Glenn said that it shouldn’t matter either way. “Why? Because unlike a lot of other things, we actually have the power to hire and fire our elected reps. All ya gotta do is vote. So they should be free to be whoever they are so we can see them for what they really are,” he wrote. Resident Roxanne Zygmund proposed the idea that “As a professional they should have someone to review their messages before posting.” (Social - See Page 8)
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the new federal tax law adopted in 2017,” Amato said. “This will no doubt help spearhead redevelopment. The Opportunity Zone designation will give federal tax incentives to commercial developers to invest in these designated areas. We have already begun discussions with commercial developers who want to take advantage of the federal incentives.” The Opportunity Zone entices investors to pour their money into areas that need improvements with less risk. They are allowed to defer capital gains on earnings from those investments. The longer they invest, the better the deal is for them. If they maintain their investment for ten or more years, they are not subject to any additional capital gains tax on earnings in that zone. The first area in Berkeley is the Route 9 corridor on the east side only, from the border with Pine Beach, to the Mill Creek section, which cuts off just before Ocean Gate. The other area includes Manitou Park and some of the senior community east of Mule Road. Initially, the state had designated another senior community area, near the western border of the town that included Jamaica Boulevard. Amato and his administration made a request to change it to the Route 9 tract and their suggestion was approved. “This area remains an area in need of redevelopment and investment to spur economic recovery and growth for Berkeley and the neighboring towns,” he had written to the state. The Opportunity Zones program was part of the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They were picked back in 2018, but haven’t really created much growth locally. They were chosen by being census tracts with a poverty rate of 20 percent, or a median family income up to 80 percent of the area median. Critics of the program pointed out that it helps investors more than local residents, and that there’s no guarantee that the benefits that investors get will be used to stimulate jobs locally. There is also a concern that the investors could change the character of certain areas and push out existing businesses. Politicians on both sides of the aisle lauded opportunity zones when they were introduced. “We will continue to make the Route 9 corridor a priority,” Amato said. “The successful economic revitalization of Route 9 will ultimately help shift some of our property tax burden away from local homeowners, which will aid in keeping our property tax burden in Berkeley Township both stable and among the regions’ lowest.”
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of land near Berkeley Island County Park. Mayor Carmen Amato said that it would be a benefit to the township to get this property protected as open space. The Township Council also supported the county’s purchase of two other tracts of land. One was Block 1211, Lots 11-14 (Beach Avenue) and the other is on Block 1216, Lots 7-13 (Dorrance Avenue).
Continued From Page 1 In Baywick, Traffic Builders opened, a new website and internet company with 60 employees. “We are awaiting The Island Beach Distillery’s move to the plaza from Lacey,” he said. Most of the town’s commercial real estate is on Route 9. This is a challenge because neighboring towns essentially compete with each other. At a recent Planning Board meeting, a member stated that the township’s household median income was $43,000, compared to Lacey, which has a median income of $71,000. Therefore, Lacey gets more businesses. It’s not that Berkeley is poor, in fact there are wealthy shore communities along with a large portion of middle class. However, large numbers of seniors on fixed incomes alter the statistics, making the town look less attractive to business owners. “We have more work to do on the Route 9 corridor. The (Township) Council and I will continue to make it a priority,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. “We have spearheaded major steps forward in the redevelopment of old Beachwood Plaza site and the overall economic revitalization of the Route 9 corridor.” The “dilapidated eyesore” that is the Beachwood Mall was finally torn down a while back. The township received plan endorsement from the state for moving forward. “The process is moving slower than we have hoped. It’s not because of lack of effort on our part. We have been very aggressive and will continue. Residents should keep in mind that the current commercial market, location and of course, the dominance of online purchasing, Amazon for example, have made it challenging,” he said. In fact, there was an article in The Berkeley Times in January of 2019 that said “Beachwood Mall Redevelopment Could Break Ground In 2019.” An article published 2009 said that a plan could be coming in spring of 2010. There have been a lot of hurdles, such as environmental regulations. That 2009 article listed the cost of clean-up of the area between $20-150 million, which is hard to justify in a slow economy. One thriving business on the Beachwood Mall site, der Wunder Wiener, will re-open “as soon as I possibly can,” the owner previously said. “We have also worked with the Trump administration and the State on having a portion of the Route 9 corridor in Bayville, designated as an “Opportunity Zone” under
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL School Cuts Will Eventually Cost Trenton “Pay now or pay later.” That’s an adage that is true in a lot of situations. School and government officials know it all too well. They know that if they don’t do maintenance on a school building, for example, they will eventually pay more to repair it when something big breaks. On a smaller scale, think of it this way: Do you do oil changes or do you replace your engine when it seizes? Gov. Phil Murphy and the Senate leadership are being faced with a very real “pay now or pay later” situation, even though they don’t know it yet. They don’t want to give more aid schools impacted by S-2. This is a law that restructured the school aid sent to a bunch of school districts. Some managed to get by unscathed. Some got small cuts. Some got huge cuts. Freehold is looking at the loss of half of its state aid. Toms River and Brick school districts are losing millions a year. Toms River school officials are thinking of cutting sports and clubs. Herbertsville Elementary in Brick is closing, to be turned into a grant-run preschool. There have been significant staff reductions. Class sizes are climbing higher and higher. Local districts have rou-
tinely complained that the residents are being taxed too high and that their money is going to at-risk districts elsewhere in the state. Well, in a few years, our local districts might become at-risk districts if the cuts continue. Without after-school activities, many kids will fall into bad behavior. I’ve heard that some students work hard on academics because their coaches demand it. Toms River recently let go all assistant coaches. In five years time, anyone who can afford to move out of these towns will. And no one will move in. There’s going to be a brain drain of hard working students leaving these districts. Anyone who can afford to will go to private school. What will be left? Districts with high crime rates during the worst opioid crisis this area has ever seen. Tons of empty homes as people move out, and there’s no guarantee that the people who move in will have public school kids. There will be local districts in such need for funding that they will rely on Trenton even more. Pay now or pay later, Trenton. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor “Halls Kills” Road
On the border of Howell/Freehold lies the most dangerous intersection in Monmouth County. I call it ‘Halls Kills’ Rd. AKA Halls Mills Rd. Right turn off Rt 9 on to Elton Adelphia Rd to the first traffic light. (Traffic will be backed up, due to bottleneck of one lane in both directions) Make a left onto ‘Halls Kills.’ Now the danger is very real. The prehistoric, narrow, winding road with no shoulder to escape a head-on collision is death defying. Never mind the trucks, buses and tailgaters, potholes and speeders. It is the main, clogged artery to Kozloski Rd. My questions to authorities have been blown off. Money has been granted for its improvement. When will we see any sign of it? Lilian Lynch Finlay Neptune
Time To Act I’ve felt for a long time that there is much corruption in our government; not just at the federal level but in local governments as well. This is easily determined when you see friends and relatives of elected officials being appointed by these officials into government jobs cementing loyalty and cooperation. Contracts being awarded to close associates of these officials is a problem as well. At the federal level, devious methods are much more disguised as many politicians protect each other’s personal and criminal interests. Such are the cases with the sons of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and John Kerry being hired into lucrative positions by Ukrainian power companies. They were inexperienced for the positions for which they were hired and in all or at least most cases couldn’t even speak the language. The practice of giving
Letters To The Editor our tax dollars to foreign Some others with powerful governments and foreign companies in the name of foreign aid and then those in charge of the giving having their sons hired by the recipients is nothing less than money laundering. Could this be one of the reasons why half of the members of Congress become millionaires while in office “serving” our interests? This fact is a primary reason you see some politicians vehemently opposed to Mr. Trump, even given his great economic, regulatory, and other successes. The obvious reason is that Mr. Trump is beholden to no special interest; he cannot be blackmailed. The culprits in this scheme do not want the money to stop f lowing back to them and will oppose Mr. Trump’s attempt to out them by opposing him at every turn in his attempt to stop their corruption from being exposed. The corruption is widespread and not limited to one party. But it’s too late. Their corruption is exposed. What’s left is our power to correct things by voting the perpetrators out of office and keeping them from positions of power and influence; to prosecute those who have broken our laws. If this practice is not unlawful, it should be. We should elect officials who will enact laws that would prevent this unethical practice. Joe Semiraro Bayville
History Repeats Itself Less than half of the eligible voters voted for him He loved military parades Anybody that was not 100% for his ideas, he got rid of them by one means or another. He vowed to make his country great again and blamed his predecessors for what he considered the shape of the nation.
jobs in government were either afraid to express their differences or filed right behind him, espousing his way of ruling. Made sure he was always in the limelight and gave a lot of ideas of governing as long as he was agitating the public in front of cameras Made sure he had “Yes Men” surrounding him. Did everything he could to neutralize any other political groups against him by attacking them and putting the blame on them for all the ailments of the country Good military people who had the nerve to criticize him were pushed aside or mocked. Couldn’t seem to get along with any surrounding countries. Felt that he was the only one with all the answers and no one else’s opinion was needed. Although most of the world thought he was crazy or more than a little off his rocker his ideas secured enough followers to do a lot of damage to people of other lands. He looked down with scorn on almost all other countries and their leaders and residents. He smiled a lot but always seemed to be at war with the world. After a while those people - who at one time could have said something against him or the wars he was hurting the country with - fell in line in support of his outlandish policies. Even some churches and their leaders thought he was the closest thing to Jesus Christ . OK you say, we know all these things already about President Trump, but so what? As a matter of fact, these are actually things about Adolf Hitler. But of course, nothing like what happened in Germany could happen to us. John J. Radlinsky Whiting
Smith’s Impeachment Vote Questioned Rep. Chris Smith voted against impeachment. He explained, “Undoing the w i l l of t he p e ople expressed in a free and fair election with the proposed articles of impeachment, totally fails to meet the legal standard prescribed by the U. S. Constitution.” All 16 US i ntelligence agencies agree Russia interfered in 2016 to help elect Trump. How is that, “free and fair?” Trump’s call transcript shows exactly what was said: “…we’d like you to do us a favor, though.” That is verbal arm twisting. “Though” what? How can Smith not understand the meaning of Trump’s mob-like phrase? Only a biased person could mistake that as something other than a demand for a quid pro quo. Sm it h de sc r ib e d t he House Intelligence and Judiciar y impeach ment hearings as “egregiously f lawed and unfair.” He never acknowledged that Tr u mp made a blan ket ref usal to release sub poenaed docu ment s or aides, thus obstructing the Constitutional role of Congress as a coequal branch of government. He never acknowledged Trump was invited, but refused, to participate in the Judiciary Committee hearings. A recent Washington Post/ABC News poll found 64% of Republicans and 72% of independents want Trump senior aides to testify. Any “flawed and unfair” process stems from Trump. Like following a pack of Republican lemmings, Sm ith never expressed indignation about Trump’s bad behavior (the literal meaning of “misdemeanor”) with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Dr. James E. Chenitz Neptune
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(Zygmund noted that she is a big fan of President Trump, notorious for posting both personal and professional opinions to his social media, specifically Twitter.) While both the average citizen and the public official have the right to free speech, the social media presence of local officials tends to be under much more scrutiny. Over the last year in Ocean County, we have seen how significant of an impact it can have on the community when someone in a position of power posts something off-color or “unprofessional.” Leonard’s Social Media “Bigotry” In 2019, the Beachwood representative on the Toms River Board of Education, Dan Leonard, was under fire after posting what many called “bigoted” and “hateful” posts on Facebook regarding the Islamic community. The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) called for him to resign over posts he had made in April. One was a repost from a conservative podcaster disparaging Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota. When reposting, Leonard commented “Terrorist…100%” Another was a repost of a Fox News post about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan. Leonard commented “My life would be complete if she/ they die.” A third was a repost of a meme showing a Barbie doll with a bruise and a hijab, referring to it as “Sharia Barbie.” “The bigoted, hateful and threatening social media posts shared by this elected board of education official serve to disqualify him for any position that has responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of New Jersey’s diverse student body,” said CAIR-
NJ Executive Director James Sues at the time. “The bigoted views expressed by Mr. Leonard have no place in an educational system that seeks to celebrate diversity and encourage students of all faiths and backgrounds to excel scholastically and to make positive contributions to our society. This is just a painful reminder of the extreme divisiveness that characterizes the current political climate at the national level.” Another civil rights group, Muslim Advocates, also called for him to step down. “No individual who is responsible for governing the education of children should ever engage in hate speech, bigoted conspiracy theories and violent, anti-Muslim rhetoric on social media. The harmful, ugly content that Daniel Patrick Leonard regularly posts to Facebook exposes him as someone wholly unfit to work with the diverse school children in Toms River and the state of New Jersey. Leonard’s views are completely inconsistent with the New Jersey School Boards Association’s mission to promote the achievement of ‘all students,’” wrote Madihha Ahussain, special counsel for Muslim Advocates. Janet Bamford of the NJ School Boards Association told Jersey Shore Online that a member of a board of education retains his or her free speech rights after taking office but they must make it clear that all statements made are those of an individual citizen and not those of the board. “NJSBA strongly advises that the content of such statements reflects the principles of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1) and does not violate the interest of the school district and its students,” she added. NJSBA provides officials with guidelines for how to post on social media, including: A board member should consider his or her responsibility to act in the interest of the school district and its students when making any type of public statement. (Social - See Page 19)
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Prosecutor’s Office Establishes Anti-Vaping Taskforce
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – In the wake of what many have coined the “vaping crisis,” the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is forming the Escape the Vape Taskforce, a county-wide coordinated response to the youth vaping epidemic in Ocean County. The OCPO partnered with RWJ Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, the DART Prevention Coalition, Community Medical Center, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Ocean County Department of Human Services, Ocean County Youth Service Commission, Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County Branch of the Association of Student Assistance Professionals (ASAP NJ), and the Ocean County Association of School Administrators to establish the taskforce. The Escape the Vape Taskforce presents a multi-pronged approach to addressing vaping, using education, policy change, and cessation. The Taskforce acknowledges and understands the importance of assisting schools in reviewing tobacco policies and connecting young people with appropriate cessation resources, according to OCPO. “The creation of this Taskforce is a direct response to the youth vaping epidemic in Ocean County. Collectively, we were all being inundated with requests to come out and speak to various groups about vaping. As we were all trying to get out there and educate the public, it became very apparent that we were overlapping in some communities. This Taskforce will help to streamline the message and enable us to reach a wider audience and get the facts to the kids and their parents,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. According to a 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey, nationwide, 25.5% of 12th graders, 19.9% of 10th graders, and 9.6% of 8th graders had vaped nicotine in the past 30 days. This is a big difference when compared to the use of traditional tobacco products like cigarettes. While 11.7% of 12th graders reported daily nicotine vaping, only 2.4% of 12th graders reported daily smoking of cigarettes. In addition, there has been a significant increase in the use of vapes which contain THC oil concentrates, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been closely monitoring illnesses associated with vaping, now called EVALI. As of December 27, 2019, 2,561 hospitalized EVALI cases or deaths have been reported to the CDC from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two US territories (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Of that, 55 deaths have been confirmed in 27 states and the District of Columbia. New Jersey has experienced 53 confirmed EVALI cases, 46 probable and 1 death. The Escape the Vape Taskforce has already covered a lot of ground, training over 1,000 school personnel, 1,000 community members, and 2,400 youth/students. The DART Prevention Coalition has also trained over 150 youth peer educators in the community in collaboration with school districts who are now delivering educational presentations to their peers on the dangers and risks of vaping. The Taskforce will run a series of Train-theTrainer sessions to equip the community with
the knowledge they need to understand the vaping epidemic and to provide this information to young people in the county. Attendees will receive a comprehensive training guide and will walk away with the ability to educate adults or youth about vaping. They will also receive continued support from the Taskforce, access to an online portal to access the presentation (a living document updated as
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BERKELEY – Weekends are packed with fun things to do for you and the family at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood! Come check out programs in 2020! • Live Animal Talks: Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up-close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. Sundays, through March 29, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. Free. • Discovery Nature Walks at Jakes Branch: Join a park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch Park. Weather permitting. Walks will not exceed 30 minutes. Sundays, through March 29, 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Free. No registration required • Drop In and Discover: What will you discover when you drop by and join us for a short nature activity and craft? No
registration required. Saturdays, through March 28, 1 - 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Free. • Night of the Stars: Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you are a budding astronomer or simply a casual a stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. If you have your own telescope, feel free to bring it. The club members will be happy to give you pointers on how to fi nd the planets and locate constellations. No registration required. Ending time approximate and weather permitting. Saturday, February 29, 6– 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free, No registration required.
VFW Post/Boy Scout Troop To Host “All You Can Eat” Breakfast
BAYVILLE - Start the New Year off right and join VFW Post 9503/Boy Scout Troop 9503 for their monthly breakfast. The breakfast is held at the VFW Post located at 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on January 26. This month’s special is Blueberry Pancakes with assorted eggs/omelets, sausage/
hash, potatoes, toast/biscuits, tea/coffee, and tomato/orange juices also on the menu. The fee for adults is $8 while children under the age of 12 are $4. Members of the military eat free. Come out and support two fine organizations and meet local Boy Scouts who will be serving the breakfast.
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By Kimberly Bosco BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Police Department welcomes its newest Chief of Police Glen DeMarco, sworn in on Jan. 6 by Mayor Ron Roma. Chief DeMarco began his career with the Beachwood Police Department in 1999. He worked part time as a special officer until he was finally taken on as a full time in 2000. In the more than two
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BERKELEY – Preschool and kindergarten registration for 2020-2021 school year for the township school district will take place through January 31 at the Administrative Annex Office, 62 Veeder Lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2020 to enter kindergarten. Chil-
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Community Options, Inc. invites runners, walkers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) to help make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in our annual Cupid’s Chase 5K on Feb. 8. Because of you... we can make a difference!
Race Day registration is 8-10 a.m. at Hemingway’s Café in Seaside Heights. Cupid’s Chase participants will receive a goody bag and T-shirt! Our course is in Seaside Heights. If you have any questions about this race, contact the race director at kazi.schaffer@ comop.org.
The Number On Great-Grandpa’s Arm
BEACHWOOD – When 10-year-old Elliott asks his 90-year-old great-grandfather Jack about the number tattooed on his arm, the boy’s question sparks an intimate conversation about Jack’s life. This short
documentary for International Holocaust Remembrance Day is appropriate for all ages. (NR) 19 min. Join in at the Beachwood Branch on Jan. 27, 3-4 p.m. Registration required.
Library Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive
BERKELEY – The Ocean County Library will host an American Red Cross blood drive on January 28, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Berkeley branch. January is National Blood Donors Month make
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Central Regional Alumni Association Meeting Dates
BERKELEY – The Central Regional Alumni Association is announcing their 2020 alumni meeting dates. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Enter through door 36. All alumni and teachers are welcome to attend. • March 16, 2020 • April 20, 2020 • May 11, 2020 • June 15, 2020 Our All Alumni Night is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Captain’s Inn. Our annual Golf Outing and Big 50/50 will be held on
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet, the International Star Trek Fan Association will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on February 5 at the Seaside Heights Community Center, 1000 Bay Blvd. The non-profit group is devoted to Star Trek and other science fiction series and films. Group members also enjoy comic books, horror, fantasy, anime and gaming. This month club members will be discussing the new Star Trek series “Star Trek: Picard” which premiered on January 23 on CBS All Access. The show focuses on
the lead character of Jean Luc Picard who was originally seen as the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” which premiered in 1987. The group will also discuss the current season of Doctor Who. The group meets every first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Seaside Heights Community Center. Introductory meetings are open to the public. For further details about the club visit usschallenger.org or e-mail warpspeed@usschallenger.org People can also visit USS Challenger on Facebook
First Aid Squad To Hold Fundraiser Dinner
BERKELEY – The Holiday City First Aid Squad will hold a fish /chicken and dinner on Fat Tuesday, February 25 at the Holiday City West Clubhouse at 45 Cabrillo Blvd. Dinner will be served between 5:30 and
7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes fish or chicken, chips, coleslaw, dessert, coffee/tea, water and soda. For more information or tickets call Claire Konig at 732-281-8873 or her cell # 908-573-9462
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PINE BEACH – The Borough of Pine Beach is excited to announce a new recycling app available for all platforms. Just download “Recycle Coach” from the App Store or Google Play and receive all of the trash and recycling information to your digital device.
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Coffee gets a bad rap sometimes, but this is almost everyone’s drink of choice when they gather together to share information with one another. The effect of coffee consumption on glucose metabolism is of interest to many people who feel they have lost all their sweet treats in life and their coffee! And here’s the good news: Coffee addicts have a lower propensity of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to some interesting studies. The results of many studies are pretty consistent about this point! Not all health experts and nutritionists think coffee is good for people with diabetes, however a new Singapore study may be the most conclusive of all. The research was funded by Nestlé Research who makes coffee brands like Nespresso, Nescafé and Coffee-Mate creamer. Before you dismiss the results of this study, keep in mind that the trial was a larger-scale human study than the prior ones and there are other studies out there with similar, positive results. The researchers found that drinking coffee creates no detrimental effect on insulin sensitivity, so it may be perfectly fine for people with diabetes. This conclusion was derived from a randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating 126 middle-aged people who were split into two groups. Half the group drank four cups of fake coffee (placebo), and the other half drank four cups of instant regular coffee. Data was collected over 24 weeks (which allows enough time
for blood sugar changes to reflect in their A1C). Unfortunately, the A1C was not done, or if it was, the results were not published. I’m bothered by this. Regardless, the coffee bean is well studied and here are other purported medical benefits of drinking coffee in moderation: 1. It reduces the perceived feeling of pain, meaning it’s a natural analgesic. 2. Coffee may support liver health. 3. It acts as a natural stimulant for some adolescents dealing with attention deficit disorders. 4. It can help with memory and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease. 5. It may offer some protection for Parkinson’s disease. 6. Coffee is a mood booster. It can help with depression and suicidal ideation. 7. Prostate cancer and melanoma risk may be reduced. A gross fact is that the most expensive coffee brand sold today is that which is derived from cat poop! No lie, it’s called Kopi Luwak and the coffee bean has to be partially digested and extracted from the feces. And now a fun fact to help you get that visual out of your head. In ancient times, in what is now known as Turkey, a woman was allowed to divorce her husband if he didn’t provide her with enough coffee! Ha ha! Whether or not caffeinated coffee is right for you is hard to say. But if you have longed for a cup of coffee again, and you believe the studies, definitely have a chat with your diabetes health expert.
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Continued From Page 8 Although the law allows a board member to express an opinion as an individual citizen, he or she must exercise discretion in making any public statement. Even though a board member is voicing an opinion as an individual citizen and uses the ethics disclaimer, he or she could still be perceived as an elected official who has more knowledge, insight and authority than an ordinary citizen. It is even stated in the NJSBA policy on “Board Member Use of Internet Social Networks and Other Forms of Electronic Communication” that members should “refrain from inappropriate conduct in making public statements on Facebook and social networking sites, and will refrain from any disparagement of fellow board members or others on a personal, social, racial or religious basis.” In Dan Leonard’s case, CAIR-NJ and Muslim Advocates believed that his posts did not align with NJSBA professional standards making him “unfit” to hold a position of someone who has more knowledge, insight and authority than an ordinary citizen, as the NJSBA puts it. When asked whether he believed his personal posts reflected on his professional status, Leonard said “it’s all politics.” Leonard believes the story to be told was “not about offending people with words” but rather one about a politically motivated attack. Inappropriate social media posts by public officials tend to carry more weight, according to the NJSBA, because they are likely to receive more credit than a message from an ordinary citizen. Williams’ Concerning Community Comments In addition to Board of Education members like Leonard, members of township governing bodies are under intense scrutiny as well. For example, Stafford Township Councilman George Williams also fell under fire in August 2019 after posting controversial content in a local Facebook group. Williams posted a meme to The Real Parents of Stafford Twp. NJ Facebook page that took a jab at the Facebook Community Standards Community. The meme was a photo of a group of young adults of various races, genders, and assumed sexual orientation. Williams was later called out for replying to a comment on this meme. One resident posted “Where’s my sniper rifle.” Williams commented “you mean your semi fully automatic assault rifle?” Some called the comment racist, bigoted, or inappropriate. While the Real Parents of Stafford Twp. NJ Facebook page describes itself as “The PC free page for our town,” does this make it acceptable for someone in Williams’ position to post what many considered “inappropriate” content? Back in August, one resident chided Williams’ for the post stating “This behavior should not occur in our community and certainly not coming from a township leader.” Concerns regarding Williams’ social media presence extended further than just that shared post to the Stafford page. On his personal Facebook page, Williams has been
The Berkeley Times, January 25, 2020, Page 19 known to post other memes, one of which makes a joke of the migrant crisis at the US border. This particular meme shows a photo of a border patrol van with the tagline “How to pick up Mexican girls.” While the issue eventually blew over, other members of the township council noted at the time that they do not condone these types of posts and that Williams’ comments do not represent the remainder of the council. A statement from Business Administrator Matthew von der Hayden read “The Township does not endorse, support or comment in any private Facebook groups…The Mayor and Township Council do not condone the posting of offensive material.” Williams did not respond to requests for comment on the matter as of print time. Mangino’s Facebook Faux Pas The combination of politics and social media can be a volatile one. Those in the public eye have to be careful no matter what they post, even if it is not meant to be inappropriate or disparaging. For example, in November 2019, Stafford Board of Education and NJ Organizing Project member Joe Mangino came under fire on Facebook for his commentary on a certain news article. On Nov. 21, 2019, Tuckerton area schools were placed on lockdown after gunfire was exchanged at the intersection of Route 9 and North Green Street and the armed suspect fled on a bicycle. Jersey Shore Online reported that local law enforcement was on the hunt for the shooting suspect, who was identified only by a photo of him riding a blue bicycle down the street. Mangino shared the news article to his personal Facebook page, stating “Its not me. My trike is red.” In no time at all, local Stafford groups erupted in angry posts and comments, hurtling insults at Mangino for making light of what could have been a dangerous school shooting situation. They were especially concerned, given he sits on the local school board. According to a Nov. 22, 2019 update by OC Scanner News, “at the point the comment was made, the schools were still on lockdown and the situation was not resolved.” When Jersey Shore Online reached out to Mangino regarding the post, he said it was all a big misunderstanding. What he intended to be an informative post for friends and family came across as a joke in poor taste. “I take videos of biking to work quite often,” Mangino told Jersey Shore Online at the time. “People see that and reach out to me when accidents happen,” to make sure it is not me. “I had no intentions of offending anyone,” he added. Statements made from behind the keyboard, however, run the risk of being misinterpreted. While there is no definitive answer as to what officials can or should post to their social media, whether it’s personal or professional, it seems the consensus among voters is that they should play it safe. Posting or sharing risky content can be the downfall of many public officials where it might not be for the average citizen. As Bamford noted, social media posts by public officials carry more weight and are likely to receive more credit than a message from just anyone.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Approves New Contracts For Senior Services
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County recently approved 37 contracts for various senior programs in order to continue to meet the needs of the aging population. “Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 seniors,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of Senior Services. “It’s imperative we continue to have services in place to meet the growing demand and to make certain we can assure our seniors live independently and with a quality of life they deserve.” On Jan. 15, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded 37 competitive contracts to a host of local network service providers totaling more than $2.7 million. “All of the funded programs such as access, community support, home support and nutrition support are designed to improve the quality of life for older adults at all stages of aging from the newly arrived senior who benefits from Medicare counseling, educational programs, and health screenings to the older more frail individual who receives a home delivered meal or a home health aide visit,” Vicari said. “Our goal is to fund services and provide
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said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. ‘You’ll be surprised just how much more there is to learn from these free educational programs whether you’re shopping for a family or just yourself.” The program will not only help you shop smart, but registered dieticians will stimulate your taste buds by cooking up a few delicious menu ideas to demonstrate just how tasty these healthy dishes can be and so easy to prepare. “We want people to understand that eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Additionally, healthy meals don’t have to be tasteless and really can be delicious without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “It’s not easy for diabetics, they have many challenges when trying to come up with smart choices and still enjoy what they are eating.” For more information, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.
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informally 43 Browser’s find 44 Privileged groups 45 Quip, part 4 49 Wrapped up 50 See 52-Down 51 Swiss waterway 53 End of the quip 60 Hook for landing large fish 63 Wines named for an Iberian city 64 Pivot around 65 Plot measure 66 Mexican Academy of Film award 67 McCain’s alma mater: Abbr. 68 Casino device 69 Spider’s web, e.g. 70 Jury member Down 1 Asian garment 2 Legal paper 3 Once more
4 Yosemite’s El Capitan, e.g. 5 Scrape 6 Affection 7 Europe-bound, perhaps 8 Athletic contest 9 “Hey, you!” 10 Common nocturnal disturbance 11 Wordless opinion 12 Te-__: cigar brand 13 __ stirpes: estate law term 21 Good-sized combo 22 First name in childcare writing 25 How many learn 26 High hat 27 Rages 28 Brawl in the sticks 30 Former “Access Hollywood” anchor Nancy 31 When repeated, mutually advantageous
32 Most liked, casually 33 Versatility list 34 Eye opener? 35 Close 39 NW Penn. airport 40 Ecuadoran gold region 41 Cheers 46 Tuition add-on 47 Abbr. in some Canadian place names 48 LDS part 52 With 50-Across, flier’s option 54 Therapeutic resorts 55 Ambivalent 56 One of a tenor’s repertoire 57 Word suggesting options 58 Ancient character 59 Sentence component 60 Yakking 61 German gripe 62 One way to sway
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey Students To Receive Messages About The Dangers of Vaping
MILLBURN — There’s nothing safe about vaping. That’s the message the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will be sharing with youth as they start off the new year. PDFNJ, in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, has unveiled a media campaign about the dangers of vaping that will be distributed to each of the more than 3,500 schools in the state. The new campaign is being released in the midst of a nationwide explosion of teen use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes, which the United States Surgeon General declared has reached epidemic levels. “Vaping can inflict significant damage to one’s health, especially for youth,” Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “We want teens throughout the state to know the risks they are taking if they choose to use e-cigarettes and to encourage them to avoid using these potentially dangerous products.” The campaign, which emphasizes the risks associated with vaping by comparing e-cigarette use to skydiving without a parachute, also will appear on billboards, trains and buses throughout the state. The messages include a pathway to gather additional information at VapeFactsNJ.com, the New Jersey Department of Health’s website on e-cigarettes and vaping. “The popularity of e-cigs and vapes among youth threatens to reverse hard-fought declines in adolescent smoking and create a new generation of nicotine addicts,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Grewal added, “we must raise public awareness about the dangers of vaping to prevent another deadly addiction epidemic from taking root in our communities.” Vaping is considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes and tobacco products, because e-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and makes vaping devices just as addictive as cigarettes. Nicotine raises blood pressure and spikes adrenaline, which increases a person’s heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack. It also affects the development of adolescent brains by changing the way synapses are formed, which can negatively change parts of the brain that control attention and learning, according to the Surgeon General. Recent data also links vaping to chronic lung disease and asthma. As of December 27, 2019, the CDC reported that 2,561 people throughout the United States had been hospitalized with severe lung injuries caused by vaping. This outbreak also was responsible for 55
deaths. In New Jersey, there have been 53 confirmed and 46 probable cases of vaping-related illness and one death, according to the Department of Health. In 2019, more than one in four high school students reported using an e-cigarette in the previous 30 days, according to preliminary results from the CDC’s annual National Youth Tobacco Survey. The results indicated a significant increase in teen vaping, up from 20.8 percent of high schoolers in 2018 to 27.5 percent in 2019. The use of e-cigarettes has exploded in the past decade, especially among teens. In 2011, just 1.5 percent of high school students said they used an e-cigarette.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 25 - jan 31
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even a free spirit needs to have boundaries. You may do as you please in the week to come, but not at the cost of shirking responsibilities. Utilizing unorthodox methods may improve your chances for success. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): All knowledge is good knowledge. Anything you learn in the week ahead may be put to good use later, so pay attention. A trip down memory lane may show you how much you’ve grown and matured. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A soft sell makes the sale. Being too pushy or aggressive might drive people away, but a laid-back approach will seal the deal as this week unfolds. You shouldn’t assume that you’re too old to learn a new skill. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You get what you pay for. Bargain-hunting does you little good if you always end up with shoddy merchandise. In the upcoming week, it’s better to spend a little extra to ensure you’re getting quality. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid getting too comfortable. Just when you think you have a handle on which direction the wind is blowing, there’s likely to be a change. Be alert and prepared during the coming week and make plans that are flexible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Charity begins at home. Focus on improvements in your house, or give aid and support to loved ones before committing to a cause that benefits others. Give yourself a pat on the back for all your hard work. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Know when to say when. Harmless flirtation may quickly
spiral into something bigger as this week goes by if you don’t maintain some semblance of control. However, this may not be a bad thing, depending on your status. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do things the old-fashioned way. You are better when excelling at a single project than when trying to multitask several jobs at once. Don’t be too quick to turn down an opportunity in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Psych yourself up. Don’t allow a few setbacks to get you down, as willpower and a positive attitude can go a long way in helping you plow ahead. You may be too unforgiving of your mistakes in the upcoming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Every cloud has a silver lining. While your performance may not be what you had hoped for, your mistakes provide experience that you can build upon. Keep your eyes on the future as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t expect a lot of leeway. This will not be a good week for missing deadlines, owing money or being late, as you will not receive much sympathy. Stay on top of your commitments and responsibilities. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Focus on what’s important. If you only care about silly, petty issues, then you’re likely to have silly, petty problems. Seek out those with a deeper understanding of life who can stimulate your mind this week.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Sunday Brunch Day: Cap Off Your Winter Weekends With Comforting Sourdough Waffles By Wolfgang Puck SOURDOUGH WAFFLES WITH FRUIT SYRUP Makes 5 8-inch (20-cm) waffles 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sourdough starter for waffles (recipe follows) 1/2 cup (125 mL) nonfat milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Fruit Syrup (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, combine the starter, milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir well. In a smaller bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the starter mixture, and stir until well combined. Leave, covered, at warm room temperature until bubbles begin to form, about 30 minutes. Heat a waffle iron and coat lightly but evenly with nonstick spray. Using a 4-ounce (125 mL) ladle, pour batter evenly into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with a drizzle of fruit syrup.
SOURDOUGH STARTER FOR WAFFLES Makes about 4 cups (1 L) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) nonfat milk 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt with live cultures 1 small potato, peeled and finely grated In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave at warm room temperature until the batter begins to bubble and develops a somewhat pleasant sour smell, about 24 hours. Transfer the starter to a covered container, and store in the refrigerator for at least three days before using. FRUIT SYRUP Makes about 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) pure maple syrup 1/3 cup (85 mL) small blueberries, sliced strawberries or other fresh fruit 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Put the syrup, fruit and orange zest in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup and fruit are warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
(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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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