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─Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) These large ribbons are placed outside the municipal building to promote awareness of childhood cancer. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It’s a diﬃcult subject to talk about. But the truth of the matter is that the most important subjects usually are tough to talk about – let alone to think about. Janet O’Brien from Emiliana’s Hope speaks during “Seven children today will die of childhood canthe most recent Township Council meeting about cer. Forty-three children today will be diagnosed. childhood cancer. She is pictured with members of It’s a staggering statistic, and there aren’t the governing body. many advocates” who will work on behalf of these children. Childhood Cancer Month, which is September. These were the words of Janet O’Brien, a townShe said she can understand why parents don’t ship resident who has been working for childhood want to think about it or talk about it. It’s terrifycancer awareness for years. ing to think about. But people have to advocate In the spirit of spreading the word, the town’s mu- for these kids because they often can’t themselves. (Gold - See Page 4) nicipal building had gold ribbons out front during

Interfaith Helps Families When They Need It Most By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY - Something as simple as a flat tire can break the tenuous fi nancial balance of some families who are living paycheck to paycheck, by creating a domino effect after missing a

day of work and having to pay for the tire repair. It’s not only single-parent homes who are struggling financially while trying to keep a roof over their heads, said Patricia Cash, Executive Director of I nter faith Hospitality Network

of Ocean County (IHNOC), which provides shelter, meals and supportive services to the homeless working poor. “We are seeing more and more intact homeless families because the rents are so high in Ocean County - an average two-bedroom

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Officials Still Demand New VA Clinic

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While local officials continue to push for a new veterans clinic, there doesn’t seem to be one on the horizon any time soon. The current building, the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic, opened more than 25 years ago in Brick, but the veteran population has since outgrown it. The facility services people from all over Ocean County, but also since it’s so close to the northern border, it’s easier for some Monmouth County residents to go there, too. There are two major problems with the Brick location: space and parking spaces. There’s not enough space inside the building to serve the veterans that need help, and there aren’t enough parking spaces for them all to park either. While plans for the clinic seemed to be progressing, issues with the federal bidding process led the VA to cancel a contract to build the clinic. John Dorrity, the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, said that the contractor got to the point of breaking ground and quit, so they had to start the whole process over again. As to what actually happened is unclear, but there are a lot of people pointing fingers, he said. He hasn’t heard any news about the project moving forward since this current rut. Even the location of the future VA is being debated. Toms River wants to move it to a spot off of Hooper Avenue behind the Seacourt Shopping Center. The land back there is being redeveloped into office buildings and housing. Brick has been wanting it to stay in their town, but at a different location. As recently as 2019, they were scouting two spots - behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Cedar Bridge Avenue, and a wooded triangle-shaped piece of property located between Burrsville Road, Jack Martin Boulevard and Route 88 On a regular basis, local officials call for the VA clinic to move forward. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have been vocal about it, as have several local officials. The most recent Berkeley Township (Clinic - See Page 5)

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The homeless are able to take advantage of some of the services offered by IHNOC while they are guests, including programs on financial literacy, parenting, career counseling, nutrition, support groups and more. Cash is particularly interested in “word gap,” or a disparity in the vocabulary of children based on their socioeconomic status. The average child in a professional family hears 2,153 words per waking hour, in a working class family they hear 1,251 an hour and in a welfare family, 616 words per hour. Vocabulary development during the preschool years is related to reading skills and school success in later years, she said. In order to be eligible for IHNOC services, a family must have three things: children, a vehicle, and a work history, she said. Cash recalls many success stories from former homeless families who were able to get their lives back on track after leaving IHNOC. A couple and their two young sons returned six years after they had become homeless and received help from IHNOC. The mother had gotten a degree in social work, and the father had become a pastor of a church, which is now a host site, she said. “It’s up to them if they want to keep in touch,” Cash said. “I can be their best or worst memory.” Participating host congregations include Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River; Christ United Methodist Church, Lakewood; Congregation B’nai Israel, Toms River; Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, Brick; Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Point Pleasant; Refuge House of Prayer COG, Toms River; St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Toms River; St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, Bayville; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Toms River; St. Mary’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Point Pleasant; St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Lakewood; and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood.

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to 14, according to the American Cancer Society. With the coronavirus, fundraisers and special events have had to be cancelled. The group had once been able to donate $10,000 to cancer research through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where Emiliana was being treated. Emiliana wasn’t alone. There have been several other local children diagnosed with cancer as well. So, it is more common than anyone thinks. And the Emiliana’s Hope foundation wants parents to know that they are not alone, either. Visit EmilianasHope.com for more information. Their online fundraising is at gofundme. com/emiliana-shope.

Continued From Page 1 the non-profit, interfaith ministry for 23 years. The only other full-time employee is administrative assistant Kerry Jackson, but the organization has over 1,000 trained volunteers from participating host congregations. IHNOC uses churches and synagogues for overnight lodging, and a church-owned house that also contains a day center and oﬃce. Each host congregation furnishes overnight lodging and meals for three to five families on a rotating schedule while the families seek permanent employment and affordable housing. The church-owned four-bedroom house is located behind St. Joseph’s in downtown Toms River, which can house up to 14 people for two weeks. The organization is largely supported through donations made by the congregations of the churches and synagogues. Before COVID, volunteers provided dinner and ate with the families every night, and two of the volunteers would spend the night, Cash explained. “Every night our [homeless] guests are meeting their community and getting to know each other, and it gives our community a different view of what homelessness is,” she said. Now, because of COVID, volunteers leave the prepared meal in a cooler on the front porch to avoid exposure to the virus. The house has been empty for two weeks, but that will change once the moratorium on evictions has lifted, Cash said. IHNOC is part of a continuum of care of some 80 social service agencies who are connected and work together, she explained. Some of the agencies include Fulfill (formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), Village Resources, Legal Services of New Jersey, the Board of Social Services, Department of Children and Families (formerly DYFS), and many more.

Continued From Page 1 Childhood cancer gets only a fraction of funding for research. There are fewer foundations for fundraising. She learned this when her daughter, Emiliana Rose, passed away in 2015 at just 13 years of age. She had been fighting osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. The family started Emiliana’s Hope, named after her. Emiliana never gave up hope and inspired them. So, now they want to inspire hope in others. It truly is more common than anyone could imagine. After accidents, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages one

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoriAl Everyone Wants To Shout, Not Listen There’s no time for quiet contemplation. No interest in thoughtful discussion. But there’s plenty of time and energy for yelling at the top of your lungs about your opinion. Facebook and the other social media apps have made it easy. A way to mouth off is at your fingertips. On your desk. In your pocket. You never have to meet the people you’re yelling at. Never have to see the whites of their eyes. Never have to acknowledge that they are also human beings. How convenient! What’s worse is that there are people with a platform who use that platform to spread disinformation and anger. I’ve heard diatribes from so-called radio and TV personalities who don’t know anything about the topics. They spout off nonsense and beat their chest, trying to sound big and tough. As Don Henley said about news anchors “I just have to look good, I don’t have to be clear.”

What kind of a person do you have to be – you’re given the gift of a huge audience and you spend it spreading lies and hate? Even though this started long ago, I suggest we coin it “The Roaring 2020s.” We’d rather shout than listen. We can’t hear anyone else over the sound of our own voice. Anyone who disagrees with us is shot down. And of course this is an election year, in case you’ve been under a rock. The shouters are even louder. The political parties know this, and they take advantage of it. They come up with easy-to-remember terms, easy to shout at others. Pre-fabricated arguments. Any topic you can think of is way more complicated than either side would like to admit. Resolution would take nuanced discussion and really listening. In any disagreement, the truth is somewhere in between. Chris Lundy News Editor

e DitoriAl Make Yourself Heard The people of Berkeley face an array of issues – taxes, traﬃc, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Berkeley for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your oﬃcials know you’re

watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

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Letters To The Editor Martin Weber: Perfect Candidate For 3rd District I hate politicians. It doesn’t matter if they are Republican, Democrat, Green Party, or independent. My deep seated dislike and distrust comes from years of broken promises, sketchy deals behind the scenes, and the feeling that they don’t represent me or my family in any way and are rooted in their own self interest. With that said, I am writing this letter to express my support for Martin Weber for Congress in the upcoming 2020 election. There are several reasons why it is imperative for him to win the seat, the most important being that he will represent his constituents’ interests and cannot be bought, lobbied, or coerced to vote against the principles which drive his life and therefore, his campaign. We are living in a world and country that is deeply divided and people are fighting and losing friends and family connections over many issues that I won’t get into here. You already know what those issues are. The issue that has been pushed to the backburner in the mainstream is that of veteran’s healthcare and rights. I come from a family of veterans in numerous branches of the armed forces and have sadly seen the state of

Letters The Editor health care offered toTo those govern the rest of us. There Democrats, Republicans, who sacrificed themselves to protect the people of the United States. It needs to be fixed for the veterans that need it today and for future veterans! My son is only 12, but has his heart set on enlisting in the Navy. Although he will be able to make his own decision when the time comes, as a mother I would feel better about his decision to serve our country if I knew that he wouldn’t be left to die waiting for appointments for medical or mental health issues and that he would get the care that befits someone altruistic enough to fight for our country. So this isn’t just about veterans being left behind now, this is also about changing the system to protect our future heroes who will no doubt face great challenges. Martin Weber knows all too well the state of our V.A. health care and will fight with his heart and soul to change it, make it better, and to make it worthy of our veterans present and future. Martin Weber will also fight for term limits for Congress. I wholeheartedly agree with this agenda. If a politician spends 30 or 40 years in oﬃce, not only are they disconnected with the reality of their constituents, but they are also able to cause more damage when they consolidate power, connections, and become immune to the laws that

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are too many career politicians in Congress that are focused on their own interests and it has become deeply damaging to this country. Career politicians and judges have proven themselves incapable of upholding the Constitution, running this country economically and socially, and working for the people rather than special interest groups. Speaking of the upholding the Constitution, the Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It has become abundantly clear in the last few months that our right to protect ourselves, our families, and our homes is something that needs to be preserved. Martin Weber will not be swayed in his conviction to keep the Second Amendment intact. One needs to only look at history to understand that an unarmed populace is fodder for totalitarian control and abuse. If we want change, we need to care. We need to vote for politicians that care instead of someone that is the lesser of two evils. We need to start local and critically think about our values and who represents those values. Martin Weber is the candidate who will represent us and our values. His beliefs and motives are from the heart, not the wallet. I guess I don’t hate all politicians, because I will be voting for him.

black people, white people, brown people, young, old, dead. They didn’t have to die. But they did. And there are a lot of fingers to point and a lot of blame to go around, but a fish stinks from the head. By this weekend, the death toll will equal the populations of Yonkers, of Huntsville, of Salt Lake City. Imagine all of those people dead. Are you still unsure if you’ll vote or who to vote for? How many have to die? The election is not far away. At this rate, Buffalo is gone, or Reno. When is it enough?

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Death Toll Is Rising You ever been to Tallahassee? Nice city. Good people. College town. They’re all dead. Imagine every man, woman, and child in Tallahassee. They’re all dead. 195,000 souls. Dead.

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Post Office Struggle Not New The post oﬃce has been struggling for years. Everything has gone digital. Think about it. Your bank charges a fee for paper billing, letters are sent through Facebook, messenger, and other digital platforms, and large companies like Amazon will build their own delivery system. I didn’t hear anyone say ‘save the newspapers’ when they went mostly digital. Why are there so many scandals and bs during this election year? Who is thinking up these things? Ryan Matthews Toms River

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House Passes Bipartisan Small Business Bill From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Microloan Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill co-authored by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) that aims to cut red tape and help small businesses access the capital needed to get them through the current economic crisis and grow.

“The coronavirus crisis has hit our small businesses hard, and they can use all the help they can get,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to work with Congressman Burchett to get this bill through the House and hope the Senate takes immediate action to help our entrepreneurs and get people back to work.” The bill, part of Kim and Burchett’s “Microloan, Major Impact” package that also includes the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act, would increase the number of nonprofit, community-based lenders eligible for the lowest interest rate

on loans from the SBA and allow these lenders to offer lines of credit to small businesses, while extending the maximum repayment term for loans. This would help cut through bureaucratic red tape identified as restricting lending to small businesses looking to grow and create jobs. “As a former local mayor, I know the difference that easy access to loans – even small ones – can make for our American mom-and-pop shops,” said Congressman Burchett. “Every small business deserves fair access to Small Business Administration resources and the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act is strong, bipartisan legislation that improves rural access to the SBA Microloan Program. I’m

proud to work with Representative Kim on this bill and thank him for his efforts to get it across the finish line.” Congressman Kim, a recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” Award, serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access on the House Small Business Committee. During his first term, Congressman Kim introduced the bipartisan Access Business Credit (ABC) Act and Patriotic Employer Protection Act. The Congressman also introduced the Small Business Regulatory Relief Act which would help small business owners cut through regulatory red tape.

Help Available For Child Care During Remote Schooling From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely. The $150 million program will pro-

vide child care t uition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote lear ning schedule. Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule. “The Murphy Administration is commit ted to helping work ing families during this incredibly challenging time

by providing support to help address the unanticipated child care costs families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.” Tuition assistance will be available through December 30, 2020 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old. Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until

funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs. To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov. The tuition assistance is part of $250 million plan announced last month by Governor Murphy to support working families and child care. As part of that plan, the Department is also providing state child care subsidies for families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line during the school day for children aged 5 to 13 through December 30, 2020. Families that currently receive state child care (Government - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 8 subsidies for before and after school care for school age children are being contacted directly to identify their needs during the school day. Child care providers will be paid the subsidy rate for school-age children based on the hours of care needed. Human Services is also supporting child care centers that make it a priority to serve children receiving the child care subsidy by providing supplemental payments of $75 per subsidy-eligible child, per month, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children to providers through the end of the year. And Human Services is making funding available to licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in New Jersey that are open or will open by October 1st to manage added operational costs due to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. These funds will be available to nearly 6,000 child care providers in New Jersey with increased COVID-related costs, such as purchasing PPE and other supplies and materials,

The Berkeley Times, September 26, 2020, Page 9 cleaning and sanitation, and other operational needs related to COVID-19 that are eligible expenses for the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Funds will be available through an application process that will open in the upcoming weeks through the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS). Since the start of the pandemic, the Murphy Administration has taken several steps to support child care for families

and to support the sustainability of providers including: • Increasing investments in child care, including more than $125 million through two key actions: creating and funding State-subsidized emergency child care for essential workers at the peak of the crisis and having provided the State’s child care subsidy to centers based on prior enrollment throughout the spring and summer;

• Providing grants to child care centers and youth camps to assist in meeting COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines; • Waiving parent co-pays in the State’s child care subsidy program for parents who requested it due to impacts from COVID-19; and • Delivering personal protective equipment to emergency child care centers and family child care providers.

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Annual Pig Roast

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Mayor’s Golf Outing

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The 25th Annual Mayor’s CommUnity Golf Classic will be held on Friday, October 9 at Cedar Creek Golf Course in Bayville. The event is a fundraiser for the summer concert series, and is brought to you by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Recreation, and the PBA #237. Registration costs $100 per golfer, which includes greens fees, cart, continental breakfast and luncheon. If you only want to go to the luncheon, the fee is $25. The sign-in and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. It’s a 4-person scramble format with single spots available.

The award ceremony and luncheon will be held after the tournament at the nearby Bayville VFW pavilion. The winner of the hole-in-one contest will receive a 2020 Chevy Equinox sponsored by Pine Belt Chevrolet. There are other door prizes available. Sponsorships are also available. Checks can be made payable to Berkeley Township. Registration forms and payment can be mailed to Mayor’s Golf Tournament, c/o Berkeley Township Recreation, PO Box B, Bayville, NJ 08721. For more information, call 732-269-4456 or visit BTREC.org and click the “Golf Outing” link.

Second Chef Tasting On The Bay To Be Held

BAYVILLE – The second Chef Tasting On The Bay event will be held on Sept. 27 at Martell’s Waters Edge at 11 Whitecap Way. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. so save the date for the tastiest event on the Barnegat Bay. Last year the event featured 18 of the shore’s best restaurants serving up unlimited samples of the best dishes around to a packed house of 450 people. Afterwards everyone went outside to the Tiki Bar and enjoyed live entertainment by

The Brue Crew. There were raﬄe baskets, signed memorabilia, crystal, 50/50 ticket and a whole lot more. This event is being hosted by A Need We Feed which helps fight hunger. Their mission is to prepare, package and deliver hot meals to create dining opportunities for veterans, seniors, families, homeless and those in need. For information about this nonprofit charity organization visit aneedwefeed.org or call 732-600-6831.

Win Prizes At Picnic And Dance Event

BERKELEY – There will be a Picnic and Dance on October 10 at Whispering Pines Park, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Door prizes are given with your ticket. Bring your picnic basket and drinks (No alcohol at this event). Music will be provided by Christians Sounds and DJ John Luke. Hear artists like Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Dan-

ny Gokey, Toby Mac, Blanca, Mandisa, Francesca Battistelli, Zach Williams, Colton Dixon, We the Kingdom, Kristian Stanfield, Michael W. Smith, Aaron Cole, Moriah Peters and Mercy Me. Social distancing required. All ages invited. Limited tickets available. To reserve your ticket, call John at 609-5014948.

School District Urges Residents To Participate In The 2020 Census

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is encouraging all families to complete the 2020 Census. Your answers are confidential and it takes only a few minutes to complete. You can respond online, by phone or by mail. The results of the Census

determine how much federal funding our community will receive over the next ten years and how many seats in Congress our state will have. For more information, visit 2020census. gov.

Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave, Beachwood. Meeting time is 1 p.m. For complete information visit our page at facebook.com/ ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Boutique In Toms River To Aid The Homeless

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Dreaming is important because sometimes those dreams come true. The dream of opening a new thrift store boutique to help the homeless belonged to a township resident and that dream became a reality on Aug. 12. Paul Hulse, the chief executive oﬃcer of Just Believe Inc. could not have been happier that day despite a rain storm that threatened a power loss and kept a few shoppers from coming out. The grand opening of the Just Believe Boutique was a big success. It is located at 734 Route 37. The hours are 11- 7 during the week and Sundays are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. He pointed out a “memory wall,” saying it would always be “filled with pictures. These are just a few to give people a glimpse when they come into the store. We have over 3,000 pictures about what Just Believe does. When people come in, they will see our mission statement and a glimpse of the work we have done here in Toms River and throughout New Jersey and even into Kensington, Philadelphia.” Hulse said that volunteers worked to make it a boutique thrift store style “so it is comfy cozy and warm. You see a TV that is on the wall here that will run videos and other photos that to provide “a glimpse of what we do here.” James Havens was among the volunteers who worked during the day. When asked what his duties include, he answered “whatever Paul needs me to do.” The Bayville resident has known Hulse for awhile and has reason to be grateful for the core mission of Just Believe. “I was homeless in Toms River for quite some time and then I met up with Paul and it took some time but he got me where I needed to be. He helped me out and now I am housed and employable. I am doing good now,” Havens said. Displays were also set up filled with men’s and women’s shoes, socks, clothes and items in a number of display cases. “Houseware items will be in the back corner for anyone looking for houseware items,” Hulse added. Hulse said all the proceeds of the store would support the mission of helping the homeless and disenfranchised in the community. They operate the Code Blue shelter that opens in the cold at Riverwood Park in Toms River. They also work through advocacy, case management and a volunteer work program. Volunteer Michele Quartuccil said, “I am a volunteer and I also work with the Code Blue shelter that we have as the kitchen coordinator. A friend of mine was here first and she asked me if I wanted to join as I had helped homeless people for quite some time. I said yes and fell in love with everybody

and the people we help and now I’m hooked. I like to meet and talk to people.” She said a couple of customers came in during the day who were interested in donating items. “We take housewares, clothes, jewelry, stuff like that. We do debit credit cards here. Right now we have to do it through Paypal but we do debit and credit cards. We usually have about three or four volunteers in here.” Fellow volunteer Beth Busch said opening day went well and featured a ribbon cutting that involved local politicians as special guests. “Food was donated by the Blue Fountain restaurant next store. It really went well.” Hulse said, “we have some great ideas and ultimately we want to build a shelter. You have to start somewhere and here we are. This is the first phase of our business plan and we are super, super excited!” Amanda Mehrman handles a lot of the organization’s promotional work including the videos that will be seen on the store’s television screen. “I’ve been with the organization since it started. I do a lot of the videos and the mail outs that you see on Facebook and advertising. Our volunteers worked really hard to put this together.” “As far as donations we did a really good job today in raising funds for our upcoming Code Blue because the weather will be changing soon. For Code Blue we were averaging between 25 to 30 people a night,” Mehrman said. She added that during this pandemic “a lot of people were being put up so far as homeless in hotels so we made sure that we went out there and were giving out sandwiches and other food. Once they started closing public places like libraries, they didn’t have any resources. Pantries closed down at the churches but we never stopped we just kept going.” Hulse, who previously served as director of Haven/Beat the Streets said, “we got in here on July 1 but we had to go through some hoops and get permits and some things that were unfamiliar territory but the township was very helpful on getting us through the process and here we are Aug. 12 our one year anniversary as an organization. “It really is a community effort that is how we got here. I’m excited about what the community and us will do next. To get one person from homelessness into housing is a lot of work. You need to have many resources and many connections. That is what we do we all connect together and help one person at a time,” Hulse said. “Now we have a place to help rehabilitate people and get them back into the work force and get them around people and into society once more and so they feel they (Homeless - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 12 are worth something again and that people care,” Hulse added. Hulse said that while the organization has around 200 volunteers for Code Blue, with this new venture more would be welcome. He can relate to the plight of being homeless. He lives in Toms River now but originally lived in the southern Ocean County. “I was in Florida for a stint of time due to addiction of my own. I came to the Lord and God changed my life. My life has been dedicated to showing people that if God can change my life he can change theirs to.” The nearby Christian Revival Center in the same plaza helped a person in need who is now a volunteer at the thrift store. “I’m glad we have this place. It is very impactful and we just opened. All the work done

The Berkeley Times, September 26, 2020, Page 13 here to get it ready was done by homeless volunteers who said they wanted to give something back and share their talent. There is a lot of love in this place,” Hulse said. He added, “people always say dreams don’t happen but here we are. Dreams do happen so don’t give up dreaming. Dream big and go for it.” Hulse described the boutique in a video on the organization’s Facebook page that promoted its opening saying, “when you come into the store, we have a sign here and it says masks so make sure you wear your mask when you come into the store. We have to follow the CDC guidelines.” Donations of items can be brought to the store. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Just Believe Inc. P.O Box 5441 Toms River NJ 08754. For information on how to volunteer your time, e-mail Paul@just believeinc.org.

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At a certain age, we all lose those youthful hormones, and start to think about replenishment. That’s a great idea, but determining what hormones you need to replenish based upon your test results is very tricky and there may be trial and error involved. There’s a lot of confusion about hormones, testing and natural supplements to help shift patterns. The route of administration matters in terms of testing yourself. So, for example, if you take oral estrogen, then a blood test is fine. If you do use transdermal hormones, a patch, pellet or injection form, then I highly recommend you do urine metabolite testing as in the “DUTCH Complete” test. This is a home test kit that required you to urinate on a little strip. It’s available at my website because I’m one of their licensed providers. Here’s guidance about each hormone. My goal right now is to help you break it down properly, which in turn improves health and reduces risk for cancer-causing metabolites. Estrogen. Men and women have all three types of estrogen in their body, and each of these exhibit varying degrees of activity and target different tissues. Dramatic reductions in estradiol may lead to a decrease in mental sharpness and muscle mass. In excess, estradiol is associated with heavy periods, fibroids and endometriosis. DIM and glutathione supplements help break this down well, depending on the specific metabolite you make. The DUTCH test will tell you your ratios of estrogen and the way you break them down. Progesterone. Benefits of progesterone impact mood and sleep. Stroke victims

are sometimes given progesterone to help recover because it plays a role in neurogenesis. Progesterone keeps women looking more youthful by improving elasticity and stimulating collagen production. Excessive amounts cause mood swings, fatigue, dizziness, yeast infections, bloating, fluid retention, acne and drowsiness. Testosterone. Adequate amounts help both men and women, although this hormone is predominately male. It is required for sperm production therefore playing a role in fertility. It gives people a competitive spirit. Benefits include energy, libido, strong bones and fat-burning capabilities. During andropause when levels plummet and men suddenly notice problems in the bedroom, or with prostate function. Excessive amounts of testosterone in women cause cystic acne, deepening of the voice, PCOS, facial hair and menstrual irregularities. Some people have an androgenic preference in the way they break down testosterone and this can be corrected with natural remedies such as saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Some people have poor Phase I metabolism and therefore create cancer-associated estrogen by-products which are like trash in your body. You have to take the trash out. By that I mean, you need to open up that pathway using natural remedies such as DIM and others. If you don’t methylate well, you could benefit from some methyl donors like TMG, methyl cobalamin (vitamin B12) or natural folate. It’s really about detoxifying the hormones you have, not total estrogen or testosterone levels. There is more about this in my free hormone eBook available to you right now at suzycohen.com.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Columbus Day Parade Canceled

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Columbus Day Parade will not be held this year. With great regret, Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina made the announcement earlier this month. Like so many other autumn events held around the county, the 29th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival was canceled due to financial shortfalls brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The event would have been held from October 9 to October 11 on Grant Avenue in the borough. “I was really hoping we could go forward,” Blandina said. “We have been unable to conduct fundraisers or seek sponsors that normally provide the committee with the $120,000-plus needed to support the three-day festival and parade. We had one fundraiser earlier in the year and held our spring raﬄe.” The parade featured floats, bands, antique

cars, contests, clowns and other attractions. The weekend also offered a full of range of family friendly activities including a threeday Italian Heritage festival that included musical entertainment and various vendors and folkloric dance troops that came from different regions of Italy. Last year’s folkloric group included Citta di Castrovillari “The committee currently is selling our Fall Raﬄe Tickets and plan to sell all 100 Fall Raffle Tickets, so that we can give away the $5,000 cash prize. The committee hopes to have our annual benefit sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill,” Blandina said. Blandina said that the fundraiser would have “a different format as well as our annual Italian Invitational Golf Outing, which was originally scheduled for August 17, later in the year. That will depend on the ability to obtain sponsors. The committee also hopes you and your family stay well and safe during these trying times.” “We look forward to seeing all of you next year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary on October 8-10, 2021. If anyone is interested in supporting the committee as we plan for the 30th anniversary please do not hesitate to call us at 732 477-6507,” Blandina added. Seaside Heights is extending its summer beach season by a few weekends to help supplement the revenue losses experienced due to the COVID-19 conditions. The parade was an autumn event that drew thousands of people to the shore area in October. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that it was the biggest event the borough holds each fall. “It is very important to our fall season,” Vaz said. The mayor added however that while he was sorry to learn the news, he completely understood why it could not be held this year. Blandina stressed that next year’s effort needed public support. “Those interested in purchasing the Fall Raﬄe, sponsoring the Golf Outing or participating in the outing please give us a call. You can also visit our website at columbusnj.org.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi POINT PLEASANT – After stealing over $75,000, a former bookkeeper of The Atlantic Club has been sentenced to three years in prison. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced that Jennifer Ambrosino, 42, was sentenced to three years in prison. She was also ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution by Superior Court Judge Paul X. Escandon. The Point Pleasant resident had pleaded guilty to second degree Theft by Unlawful Taking back in April for stealing

from her previous employment between January 2012 and June 2017. After investigating, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce, Wall Township Police Department, and the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Oﬃce of Criminal Investigation determined that Ambrosino embezzled over $223,000 from The Atlantic Club for her own personal use. They said she covered her crimes by altering bank statements, initiating fraudulent wire transfers, and submit ting er roneous reconciliation documents.

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By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – Township Mayor Ray Coles recently announced that a free business expo, job fair, and conference would be held in November. The township and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce will host the free JBIZ 2020 Business Expo, Job Fair, and Conference at the BlueClaws Stadium, First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way on November 16. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (The rain date is November 17) according to Mayor Coles who added the goal of the Expo is to stimulate economic growth and increase business development. “Many businesses, employees, and employers have been severely affected economically

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SEASIDE PARK – Dogs, pets, horses, and other animals are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times. Borough Ordinances state no animals are allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time, in all seasons. Violators may be summoned and fi ned. The only exception to this is for registered service animals (such as seeing-eye dogs and on-duty police dogs). Animals left unattended in vehicles Report any animals left in an unattended vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather conditions by calling the police department by calling 732-793-8000. The borough works in conjunction with the

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alance plays a key role in the vast majority of typical activities we perform throughout our day. Whether it is reaching for a dish, standing while talking to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; the importance of maintaining the highest functional level of balance cannot be understated. Balance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy; just to name a few. There are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays a role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordingly. The brain also receives visual signals to help perceive how the body is oriented in regards to its surroundings. The somatosensory system includes tactile sensation (touch), and proprioception (positional awareness). Tactile sensation in our feet allows us to feel them on the ground below us. This allows us to be aware of any changes in the surface we are walking on. Our proprioceptive system allows us to understand the position of our joints, this is particularly important in our ankles in order to be aware of any postural sway and react accordingly to correct balance. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear; it functions in balance by detecting movements of the head. This allows for clear vision with motion, and maintaining upright positioning. The musculoskeletal system involves our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is important to maintain good flexibility and strength in our muscles; as they help to stabilize in balance tasks. If muscles are overly tight, they will be unable

to allow for motion required to move correctly, or to compensate if you are losing your balance. Maintaining good muscular strength is important throughout the body. Our postural muscles (i.e. those in the shoulder, back, and abdominals) help to sustain optimal positioning for good balance. Lower extremity strength, from the hips down to the ankles, is important to preserve stability in both static (standing still) and dynamic (moving) tasks. Should one of these systems become compromised, it is important that the remaining function at the highest possible level to overcome that deficit. Physical therapy can be utilized to rehabilitate areas that have been weakened or injured and to increase the functional level of the others. For example, in a patient with visual impairments, physical therapy can be utilized to improve the function of the vestibular system; as well as increase muscular strength and flexibility. Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; including stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, and decreasing base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional tasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty maintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when trying to look for objects. Therapy will mimic these scenarios by providing patient

with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teaching appropriate reaction strategies. Another common exercise is having a patient walk while both nodding and turning their heads, similar to what we do in a grocery store to look for the box of cereal we want while still moving down the aisle. These are just a few examples of the many activities a patient may perform in therapy as part of a balance training program. It is extremely important to feel safe and conﬁdent with functional mobility to uphold a high quality of life. Having feelings of limitations in balance will decrease the possibility of this. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to improve balance and mobility, to uphold your personal lifestyle goals. JENNIFER VADAS, DPT Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rider University in 2006. She continued at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Stratford; where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009. Since graduating in 2009, Jen’s primary professional focus has been in the outpatient setting; though she also has experience in acute care and subacute rehabilitation. Jen’s areas of interest include geriatrics, non-operative and post-surgical rehab, and balance impairments. She has taken continuing education courses in vestibular rehabilitation. Jen strives to provide each patient with individualized care, focusing on their primary concerns and goals.

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