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─Photos special to the Berkeley Times (Left) Engineer Brian Murphy, with attorney Joseph Michelini, describes the new boat yard project to the Zoning Board. (Right) Boats are being stored during colder months on the property. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Zoning Board approved the parameters for a boat yard to continue operating near a residential area, but neighbors doubt the owner will follow the rules. The issue stems from NJ Outboard suddenly cutting down trees on property they owned. They built boat racks and started operating on the area without township
approval. The area is in the woods between Scott Drive and Browning Avenue, east of Route 9. They were using the intersection near the Wawa gas station and Sylvan Lakes Boulevard to move boats. Neighbors living behind the property, in the Scott Estates neighborhood, had been protesting it. They said NJ Outboard buried trees on the property, built unsteady
racks, and littered with open paint cans and other garbage. A nearby trickle of a stream had an oily sheen on it. At a Zoning Board meeting last year, the owner of NJ Outboard said through his attorney that he had a reputable contractor who assured him that everything was being done legally. He also said he had a stroke earlier and did not remember what was done. (Boats - See Page 4)
Pine Beach Welcomes New Officers
By Alyssa Riccardi PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Police Department has announced officers that they’ve hired, promoted and sadly those who have left. The department released a statement saying Ptl. Russ Okinsky and Det. Anthony Pruchnik would be leaving the department. Both officers were hired as full-time officers in July of 2015 and
now will be pursuing new career opportunities. Ptl. Brian Fischer was hired as a full-time officer back in February. He graduated the Ocean County police academy after he received his Bachelor’s Degree from York College. Ptl. Fischer initially started at the Seaside Heights Police Department since March of 2017, before joining the Pine
Beach Department. The Department also welcomed a new Class 2 officer, Ptl. Joe Pizzuto in March. in 2017 Ptl. Pizzuto graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor’s Degree and in 2018 he graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy. He previously worked with the Seaside Heights Police and Ocean Township Police.
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In April, the department hired Ptl. Stephen Scaturro for a full-time position. He graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2017 and Ocean County Police Academy in 2018. He previously worked with the Seaside Heights Police and New Providence Police before coming to Pine Beach in July 2019. (Officers - See Page 9)
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New Police Chief Promoted
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Police Chief Karin DiMichele’s retirement from policework was April 30, and Deputy Chief Kevin Santucci was sworn in the next day. DiMichele spent 10 years as chief and 26 years as an officer in Berkeley. She made sergeant in 2001 and lieutenant in 2005. In 2011, she received the highest score in the state on the promotional examination and became the department’s chief. In the first year of her time as chief, the township saw a hurricane and Superstorm Sandy. Lesser known and probably forgotten by now, there was also a small tornado and aftershocks from an earthquake in another state. During her tenure, she also had the police department be accredited. This is an arduous process that makes police departments’ policies conform to best practices. Her department became the first in the county and one of the first in the state to implement a body-worn camera program. Also during this time, the records department was digitized, keeping up (Chief - See Page 8)
Officials Thank Guadagno As She Leaves Fulfill
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Former Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno had found a home at Fulfill during a time when the community needed it most, but now she has stepped down from the leadership role. “It was a privilege and an unexpected challenge to guide the organization throughout the pandemic. During these last two years, we expanded services and programs, served over 215,000 residents and families in the Monmouth and Ocean area, and served as a stabilizing force for those who needed food, financial assistance, job training, and more. I want to credit my team who were fearless throughout, the volunteers without whom we could not keep up, and the many donors who made this happen for supporting our work and my leadership,” she said. Guadagno is a partner with the law firm of Connell Foley and will return to her law practice. After eight years as New Jersey’s first lieutenant (Fulfill - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 governor in modern times, she was chosen by Republicans to run for the state’s top spot, ultimately losing to Phil Murphy. She spent two years as CEO of Fulfill, which was formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The name was changed to Fulfill to reflect the fact that the organization provides more than just food. During those two years, the organization was recognized with a number of awards. These were challenging years, because the demand for food was even greater. Fulfill served 3.5 million more meals than the year before the pandemic. It awarded more than $2 million to food pantries and feeding agencies impacted by COVID-19, she said. The restaurant program served half a million meals while participating restaurants were supported during this difficult time. A partnership served more than 20,000 meals through a collaboration with local hospitals. Under Guadagno’s tenure, the organization closed a $1.5 million budget gap, installed solar panels, assumed management of The People’s Pantry at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River, and had sponsors donate services and materials to expand Fulfill’s service driveway and lot for delivery vehicles. Local leaders worked with Guadagno and Fulfill on at least a weekly basis, and gave thanks to her when they heard she was moving on. There are four pantries in Berkeley that Fulfill helps, Mayor Carmen Amato said. In addition to this, Fulfill provides meals
for people in need every Tuesday at the recreation building on Route 9. “We’re extremely disappointed to learn she’s stepping down,” he said, recalling how she was always a phone call away if they needed help with anything. “This is a very difficult job to do pre-pandemic,” and it’s become even more challenging now that there are so many more people in need, he said. “Without Kim’s leadership, I don’t know if any of this would be possible.” Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione said it was a sad day and asked for a resolution demanding that the board of directors decline her resignation, a symbolic gesture to show the support of Berkeley’s governing body. Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich has helped run a food bank for eight years. It takes place on the fourth Friday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the senior clubhouse located at 631 Jamaica Boulevard. “Every month, she made sure that the seniors had all the essentials,” she said. “She knows what people need.” Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach said that without her, the township would not be in week 58 of the free food distribution. “We are sad to see you leaving, and will be forever indebted to you for helping our township through this pandemic,” he said. He posted a photo of her helping out during the second week of the pandemic food distributions. The township had run out of food and Guadagno called them back to Fulfill
and loaded boxes into their truck to make sure no one went without. According to Fulfill, “Kim Guadagno will complete her term on May 5, 2021, and will be returning to her private law practice. Effective May 6, 2021, Chief Operating Officer Jim Kroeze and Director of Development and External Relations Linda Kellner will serve as interim Co-CEOs while the Board of Trustees conducts a formal search for a new executive leader.” The NJ Globe cited sources within the
organization with information about the proceedings who wished to remain anonymous. They reported that the former lieutenant governor was “ousted” due to political reasons, such as endorsing someone against party lines and challenging the Monmouth County Commissioners on failing to provide certain COVID-19 relief funds to Fulfill. The commissioners said she did not fill out an application, while she said she wrote letters to the commissioners and spoke to them about the need.
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storage racks (some of which were found to be very loose). Some of the smaller improvements were done the morning before the meeting, he said. The Department of Environmental Protection determines how much impervious coverage is allowed on a piece of property. This means how much is covered by asphalt or something that rainwater can’t filter through. The only paving will be for five parking spaces and one handicapped parking space in front of a 3,000-square-foot building, Murphy said. The property will not be open to the public, and will have four to five employees working there at a time, he said. There will be lighting for security purposes at night, directed away from the neighbors, he said. There was much discussion of what is actually going to be done on the property. New boats would come in with no fuel or
Continued From Page 1 The township fined them. Residents had said the fines were a slap on the wrist after allowing them to profit off the land all season. The Township Zoning Board ordered them to do a laundry list of items in the short term while the owner came up with a plan for the long term. That plan was presented at the most recent Zoning Board meeting. The 6.18-acre property is split between two zones, the highway business zone and the residential zone. Zoning determines what is allowed on the land. Engineer Brian Murphy said the developer has done everything it has been asked, including moving boat racks closer to the highway and away from homes, installing fencing, and planting evergreens. They have done soil borings to determine that the land is safe enough to store heavy boats on top. They fixed the bolts on the footings of the
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Continued From Page 4 fluids in them, owner Paul Gioe said. But if someone is paying to store their boats, those would likely have fuel in them. But that fuel would sit in the engines. There would be painting with biodegradable paint, he said. Any fiberglass maintenance would be minor patch jobs, he said. Zoning Board member Edward Gudaitis wanted a recovery system to prevent contaminants from getting into the environment. He also wanted a fire pipe stanchion near the property. “If you’re painting, there’s a possibility of a fire.” “Do you know how you use shrink wrap? Blowtorch,” Zoning Board chairman Richard Elliot said. Several Zoning Board members insisted that the entrance to the property needs to be wide enough to allow emergency vehicles to pass by each other. Elliot said that a copy of the contract between NJ Outboard and the contractor, who was not named, showed that the contractor was instructed to get permits. “The contractor was supposed to get permits. He did racks in the wrong area. If he did what he was supposed to do, we wouldn’t be here,” Gioe said. Elliot led part of the testimony to clear up contentions that neighbors had made. He asked questions of the developer’s engineer to explain that the fill on the land is not contaminated and that the water runoff is coming from other properties. Dorie Craig, whose back yard overlooks the property, has been one of the most vocal members of the opposition. Since the owner clear-cut trees, she said she’s had to deal with noise, garbage and other quality of life issues. “I look out my window and I see white plastic,” she said of the boat wraps. “They’re not cleaning up their garbage,” she said.
“You’re right,” Elliot said. Tom Prosser, an outspoken critic of the development, was not convinced of the approval. Gioe applied for a similar project five years ago and was declined. Therefore, he knows what he’s supposed to do and chose not to go through official channels because he knew it would be declined again, he said. “We know he winterizes boats. He didn’t follow any rules; we feel he’s going to keep doing it,” he said. Elliot noted that NJ Outboard has paid $100,000 for permits and engineering since this began. He told residents that it is better to keep the process local rather than have the owner appeal to Superior Court where the decision could be out of their hands. He showed that the situation has been made better by having the boat racks moved further from the homes. “I can’t tell you how many pictures I took for the administration,” Elliot said, in response to complaints by residents. Neighbors said they were suspicious of the property owner, asking how could he not know that things weren’t being done above board by the contractor? If he had to pay six figures for permits and engineering, surely the low cost of the contractor should have been a red flag, they said. Dylan Shelkin, another neighbor, also said that he didn’t believe that NJ Outboard would play by the rules now that they got most of what they want. He said he’s up at 6:30 a.m. and people are working there, which is earlier than allowed by township ordinance. “You’re telling me he didn’t know that any of that was going on?” asked neighbor Nancy Rademacher. “If you see him doing something he’s not supposed to do, you call code enforcement,” Elliot instructed, instead of police. The Zoning Board voted to allow NJ Outboard to use the property as a boat yard with a list of stipulations. Some of the board members who were more outspoken against the development were not in attendance.
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Menendez: New Jersey Hospitals Receiving Over $133M
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), senior members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees that respectively oversee national health policy, announced that they have secured key provisions in the final FY2022 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rulemaking that will pump at least $133 million more annually in federal funding into New Jersey hospitals, help them attract the best talent and provide high quality care, and address the national doctor shortage by adding more medical school residency slots. “At a time when New Jersey’s hospitals, doctors and nurses have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, they need all the help they can get to continue to deliver the high quality care their patients expect and deserve,” said Sen. Menendez. “These moves by CMS to implement policies I have long fought for will inject millions of dollars in annual federal funding into New Jersey’s hospitals, help them attract the best talent and pay providers, and begin to meaningfully address the doctor shortage by creating new residency slots and supporting our local teaching hospitals.” “Perhaps no state in our union was hit harder by COVID-19 than New Jersey. Our doctors and nurses on the frontlines are heroes of this pandemic and they must have the support they need to protect our communities,” said Rep. Pascrell. “Senator Menendez and I have repeatedly called on CMS to make these moves and I am gratified they are injecting millions of fresh dollars into the arms of New Jersey hospitals. This federal support will benefit patients by allowing our top-notch hospitals to retain and hire the best and the brightest.” CMS will move to make permanent the so-
called imputed rural floor, which would generate millions more annually in Medicare reimbursements for New Jersey’s hospitals. Sen. Menendez authored and successfully fought to include a provision in the American Rescue Plan before it passed the Senate that permanently restores the so-called imputed rural floor policy that was eliminated by the Trump Administration, costing New Jersey hospitals millions of dollars annually. As a result, hospitals in New Jersey have been left at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments. CMS first established the imputed rural floor in FY2005 in order to ensure equitable payment policies for rural hospitals located in states designated as “all-urban” by CMS. New Jersey is currently one of only three states, along with Delaware and Rhode Island, designated by CMS as “all-urban” based upon geographic size and statewide population, but that designation ignores the realities that there are rural areas within those densely populated states and hospitals operating in those communities that face the same challenges as rural hospitals located in other states. Permanently restoring the imputed rural floor allows New Jersey’s hospitals to effectively compete for the highest quality health care talent available by providing parity with neighboring states. Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell have, for years, successfully led efforts to extend the so-called imputed rural floor policy. It was last extended in 2017, but the Trump Administration allowed it to lapse at the end of FY2018, putting New Jersey hospitals at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments and costing them millions annually. CMS will raise the imputed rural floor in FY2022 above expectation, delivering even
more resources for New Jersey’s hospitals. By raising the imputed rural floor in FY2022, the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) estimates New Jersey hospitals will potentially receive an additional $133 million in Medicare reimbursements. CMS will delay for at least one year the creation of a separate Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey that would cost area hospitals an estimated $100 million. Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell led the delegation’s objection to a Trump-era rule that would create a new Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey by removing three counties - Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean - from the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area (CBSA). The one-year delay in its implementation gives them additional time as they continue to fight to reverse the rule, which would cut Medicare reimbursements by 17% for providers operating in those three counties, costing them approximately $100 million, according to NJHA estimates. It also puts these hospitals at a competitive disadvantage in attracting the best talent when nearby hospitals in northern New Jersey or New York City are reimbursed by Medicare at a higher rate. CMS will begin to phase-in 1,000 additional physician residency slots, at 200 slots a year over the next five years beginning in FY2022, to address a national doctor shortage. In December, Sen. Menendez secured the first increase in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) slots in nearly a quarter century to help address the national doctor shortage. Language included in the FY2021 spending package adding 1,000 new physician residency slots was based on the senator’s bipartisan Resident Phy-
sician Shortage Reduction Act. That same spending package passed in December included the Supporting Graduate Medical Education at Community Hospitals Act, sponsored by Sens. Menendez and Cory Booker and Reps. Pascrell and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05). The bill removed the arbitrary cap on GME slots, paving the way for the additional 1,000 slots to be added, and was designed to help community hospitals like Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., allowing them to invest in teaching programs that will keep New Jersey’s health workforce competitive. “Training medical students - the next generation of doctors - is more important than ever having just come through this global health crisis,” said Michael Maron, president and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center. “Without the hard work and support from Senator Menendez and Congressman Pascrell, the impact of New Jersey’s critical physician shortage would be felt by every resident in the state. We are grateful for their efforts and look forward to having the resources to continue to care for New Jersey families.” New Jersey currently suffers from a shortage of physicians. According to data from NJHA, a third of New Jersey’s practicing physicians are over 60 years old, the third highest in the nation, and the state ranks 46th in the nation in the percentage of doctors under 40, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Each year, New Jersey has approximately 3,100 physician residents in training at 43 hospitals. At the same time, NJHA estimates that New Jersey has approximately 32 medical students and resident physicians in training per 100,000 residents compared to 81 and 62 in neighboring New York and Pennsylvania, respectively.
Kim: House Must Pass Anti-Hate Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on the bipartisan passage, by a margin of 94-1, of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act of 2021. “When I met with the families of the shooting victims in Atlanta and also AAPI communities in New Jersey, I’m always asked: what will Congress do to help keep AAPIs (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) safe? The Act’s passage in the Senate shows that our countr y is serious about addressing these problems. It’s the kind of action that gives me hope that we’re on the right trajectory to confront the kind of hate that continues to show its head across our country.
“Now we need to pass this in the House without delay. I have made a promise to my two baby boys to do everything I can to make the kind of change that can lead to a country fully accepting of who they are as Asian Americans; once this bill is passed through the House and signed into law, I’ll be able to tell them we’ve gotten off to a good start.” Congressman Kim is the first AAPI member of Congress from New Jersey and the first Korean American Democrat to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.
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Continued From Page 1 with modern technology. The EMS program began during her time as chief in answer to the decline in volunteerism throughout the state. The department also permanently deployed officers to schools in Berkeley for daily security after the Sandy Hook shooting. In response to the opioid epidemic, the chief focused on DARE and “Not Even Once” programs, provided NARCAN to officers, and “Project Medicine Drop.” Chief DiMichele said she would like to wish every officer and police employee well and would like to thank them for their commitment to their community and to the residents of Berkeley Township. She said that “any accomplishment made during her tenure could not have been possible without the dedication and resourcefulness of the finest police officers in the finest agency in the nation.” “On behalf of the Township Council, we want to thank Chief DiMichele for her years of dedication, ser vice and leadership to the township. It has been an honor to work with Chief DiMichele. We wish her and her family all the best in her well deserved retirement,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. Santucci began his law enforcement career in 1999 working summers with the Seaside Park Police. In 2001 he started in Ocean Gate and months later joined Berkeley. He was assigned to the patrol division, and also served as a field training officer and as a member of the department’s marine unit. In 2008 was assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group, assisting in narcotics and gang related investigations.
He made sergeant in 2009, worked in the patrol division, supervised the marine unit, and performed administrative duties and internal affairs investigations. From 2013 to 2018, he was promoted to lieutenant, then captain, then deputy chief. With each new title came more responsibility and leadership. “On behalf of the Township Council we wish to congratulate Deputy Chief Santucci on his promotion to Police Chief. Over the last 10 years, we have watched Chief Santucci grow. We have no doubt that Chief Santucci is the right person to lead the department in the future. We look forward to working with him,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. Born and raised in Berkeley Township, he is a 1996 graduate of Central Regional High School. He is a past president of the Berkeley Twp. Superior Officers Association and is an active member of Chapter 10 of the Police Unity Tour. The police department has 120 employees, of which 85 are sworn officers. Others include animal control, communications, and EMS. When the former chief, John Weinlein, retired in 2011, Lt. Karin DiMichele was appointed to the chief position. There was a short-lived power struggle at the time, when the Republican-led council attempted to make choosing the chief a function of the council rather than a mayoral appointment. At the end of the fight, that power remained a function of the administration, which at the time was headed by a Democrat. Ultimately, it might not have mattered, since DiMichele was by far the highest score on the Civil Service test and law states that officials have to choose that person unless there is significant reasons not to.
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Continued From Page 1 Finally, the department promoted Ryan Morris to Sergeant rank. For eight years, Morris has had a successful career with the Pine Beach Police Department and has served as a supervisory officer for various units within the agency. In 2013 he graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy and
previously worked with the Seaside Heights Police. “He has had a long successful career here and has served as a supervisory officer for various units within the agency. He has been an exceptional officer that has been a positive role model for our community and his fellow officers during his tenure. He will undoubtedly be a great leader for the department,” the department said in a statement.
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Fire Chief Hurt During Blaze Goes Home
By Chris Lundy BRICK – It was bad enough that a forest fire was intentionally set, but the fact that a firefighter had suffered a cardiac arrest during it is unforgivable. Fortunately, the firefighter is on the mend, recovering at home. East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers (also a firefighter with the New Jersey Forest Fire
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Around The Jersey Shore Superintendent Search Turns Political
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The search for a new superintendent has turned political as some Board of Educat ion members say they are being pressured to choose certain candidates. Currently, Thomas Gialanella is serving as interim superintendent. Former Superintendent David Healy retired on the last day of 2020. Healy had offered to stay until the end of June while the superintendent search was underway, but that move was blocked, some say politically. Board of Education member Kathleen Eagan said that Councilman Daniel Rodrick asked her to tell another board member to endorse someone as super-
intendent. She said this during a public Board of Education meeting while answering a question from former Board member Christopher Raimann. The issue has become a wildfire on social media, and has erupted into Board of Education and Township Council meetings. While the council and the board are elected leadership positions, it is illegal for one to inf luence another. Rodrick denied the allegation at the Township Council meeting. “I did not try to inf luence Kathy Eagan,” he said. He added that Eagan did contact other Board members to choose a certain candidate. Board members Ashley Palmiere and Lisa Contessa had sent an email to the Township Council and to media accusing Eagan of trying to pressure them about choosing a particular candidate. Contessa said that she and Palmiere have been pushed by “many individuals in and out of the district” to make a decision one way or another. “Trust that we will choose the best person for the job.” The Patch repor ted that Contessa, Palmiere and their running mate last year, Ken Londregan, received $16,000 from three political action committees that share the same address in Toms River as Rodrick’s company, Cornerstone Communications. They also had paid Cornerstone $3,850 for lawn signs. “My concern is there has been some type of undue inf luence regarding trying to hire a superintendent,” Raimann said. “Mr. Rodrick is tied to two of the existing board members and money was moved back and forth. I think it should be looked at.” Rodrick also accused Raimann and Eagan of having political motivations in other publications, saying they support Jason Crispin, who is up against Rod r ick in the Republican pr imar y election next month. Eagan had said at a previous Board meeting that someone from the council had contacted her, but she did not say at the time who it was. She said recently that she didn’t want to say the name because she didn’t want it to become political. She just wanted it publicly known that there were people trying to inf luence the decision. As it turns out, the issue became even more political and she apologized for causing this by coming forward. Authorities have said they will be collecting emails and text messages by elected officials to determine what private infor mation was leaked and (Super - See Page 22)
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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – Congratulations to Berkeley Township Elementary School student in Mrs. Ofsanko’s class. His artwork has been selected to appear in the 14th Annual Mental Health Awareness Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The poster that was created is a great example of how everyone
can improve their mental health through friendship and other enjoyable activities. His artwork will also be used in a video about mental health and will be featured on social media and public access television throughout the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Around The Jersey Shore Local Golf Outing Will Benefit Homeless Veterans
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Tr ump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction. Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility. “This past winter we assisted 171 different homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing and an additional 49 individuals with mental health & addiction needs into a detox/rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What if you were taking an over-thecounter med like an antacid, or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant called glutathione? Would you want to know? Glutathione is made in the body, and it’s found in many supplements nationwide. It is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, and alcohol-related liver injuries as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver. Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases. Recently, a friend who has my book Drug Muggers asked me to explain how medications deplete glutathione. He wasn’t able to find studies on pubmed to correlate with all the medications I listed in the chapter for glutathione. He’s correct, there is not a direct study to substantiate every single drug I listed because I’m thinking 2 steps ahead. Today, I’ll share with you my common-sense reasoning behind the list of drugs included in my Drug Mugger book, so you can use the information and apply it to yourself or a loved one. In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways, and one of them is called the transulfuration pathway which makes cysteine. You need vitamin B6 for the transulfuration pathway to produce cysteine. Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate). And you make B12 in your gut. Think of each metabolic pathway as a spin-
ning cycle, having different gears, and each gear needs to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning stops temporarily! That would be bad for your health. Here is a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, and my reasoning behind it. By the way, if you’d like the more comprehensive version of this article, I routinely my articles to my online subscribers and if you wish to, sign up at suzycohen.com: Acid Blockers/Antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption, or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12 which is required as a precursor nutrient in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione. Analgesics. The medications listed in my book all contain acetaminophen which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community. I hope your physician has told you that. If not, please pose the question because glutathione is directly depleted by acetaminophen a.k.a. paracetamol in other countries. Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days, and if that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12, which then means the transulfuration “gear” is cramped, and now you can’t make glutathione. Nicotine. Smokers may not realize that glutathione production is suppressed and supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to the lungs and liver. If you’re uncertain about glutathione, and if it is right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing.
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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On April 23, Clara B Worth Elementary School celebrated diversity during Autism Awareness Month. Every grade level was given a color of the rainbow to wear and show that it is ok
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candidate Rachel Remelgado asked. She had been active in protesting the state aid cuts. “How much time and energy and resources are being spent on things that have nothing to do with education?” In previous years, Healy would organize busloads of protestors to go to Trenton and make noise to get lawmakers to notice them. Instead, she said, everyone is caught up in politics.
“Instead of being a mouthpiece for politicians…be a mouthpiece for the students,” she said. “Put the damn kids first.” “Our children suffer because of personal agendas,” said another former Board candidate, Melissa Morrison. “If there are any board members who do not have our children’s best interests at heart, they should step down immediately.”
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - Nearly 100 trucks lined up along the bayfront beach in Seaside Heights on the evening of April 24. The East Coast Truck Meet is one of the largest gatherings of large trucks around. There was a wide variety of vehicles present. There were military t r ucks and vehicles with enor mous
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Around The Jersey Shore 4-H Teams Capture Top Awards At State 4-H Horse Bowl Competition
NEW JERSEY – 16 teams consisting of more than 60 4-H horse club members from 12 counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren) competed in the New Jersey State 4-H Horse Bowl Virtual Contest held on February 20 and 21. The New Jersey 4-H Horse Bowl is an educational project, in which 4-H members learn a variety of horse related information including equine anatomy, conformation, feed and nutrition, evolution, breed characteristics, reproduction, horse management, tack and equipment, styles of riding, and the exhibition of horses. Participants enhance their study skills by using selected reference materials. The accumulated knowledge is tested in the form of a contest, similar to a “College Quiz Bowl” competition. At the horse bowl contest, 4 H’ers must work together with two or three other team members to answer questions to the best of their ability. Questions read by a
moderator focus on topics including Anatomy and Physiology, Colors and Markings, Gaits, and Health. Contestants vie against one another to be the first to buzz in, winning the opportunity to answer the question. Correct answers earn points toward individual and team awards. Teams are divided into two divisions, junior division (grades 4 to 8) and senior division (grades 9 to 13). Alex Morgan of Jackson Township competed in the Senior Division. Anna Sauchelli of Manahawkin competed in the Junior Division The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H offers educational programs to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. For more information visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 8 - may 14 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be sure to honor past promises and current obligations if you hope to avoid criticism. In the week ahead, a frustrating situation may prevent you from moving forward with one of your pet projects. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t reach for any new things if you’re too busy holding on to old things. Handle your duties with pride, but don’t expect a compliment for doing what’s expected. Avoid starting anything new in the coming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talking and communicating may not be the same thing. You may need to be patient while someone takes time getting to the point. As the week unfolds, you might change your mind about something but may learn to rely more heavily on someone. CANCER (June 21-July 22): To build financial security, be wise about handling your resources. You may not be able to call on others for assistance in the coming week, so you might be forced to rely on yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fall down an emotional rabbit hole unless your expectations remain realistic. Maintain a low profile and do your best to avoid criticism in the week ahead. Stressed-out people or difficult situations may challenge your diplomatic skills. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Save your money now. The upcoming week isn’t ideal for making major purchases, and today isn’t the right time to make even minor decisions. Prepare for a challenging work week and perhaps some extra duties.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might expect that repeating the same actions will always provide the same results. Some of your repetitive actions may not bring the satisfaction you crave as this week unwinds. Prove that you are steadfast. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find it in your heart to be forgiving if a partner or family member was off on an adventure while you held down the fort. Recriminations will not restore a relationship in the upcoming week, but tolerance and understanding might. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Value is not measured by quantity alone. In the week ahead, you may learn that in some cases bulk purchases or other bargains aren’t the best idea. Rein in spending as well as your opinions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may own things, but things can own you, too. You might concentrate too much on material rewards or compare your possessions with those of others as this week begins. Remember to be kind to those around you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Going around in circles gets you nowhere. A nagging inner voice may keep telling you that you are not at peace. Persevere despite obstacles and frustrations in the week ahead and follow through if a job must be completed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It could be a struggle to concentrate when you need to be on your toes. Your energies or your desire to compete may be depleted in the week ahead by hidden worries or a workplace misunderstanding. Don’t give up, as the situation should improve.
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ONCE THE CARAMEL CORN POPS, YOU WON’T STOP SNACKING! By America’s Test Kitchen
Did you know that popcorn comes in different shapes? There are two main kinds: butterfly (also called snowflake) and mushroom. Most of the popcorn you get at the movies or buy at the market is butterfly shape, which pops up light and fluffy with lots of “wings” sticking out. Caramel popcorn, however, is often made with mushroom popcorn, which is a rounder shape (like a mushroom with a cap) and a sturdier texture. Both popcorn shapes work for this recipe, but if you fund mushroom popcorn in a specialty store or online, give it a try with this caramel popcorn recipe! Note: Use plain popcorn in this recipe, not popcorn with butter flavoring. Make sure to use dark corn syrup here. Light corn syrup won’t give you that deep caramel-y color.
CARAMEL POPCORN Makes 7 1/2 cups
Vegetable oil spray 7 cups popped plain popcorn 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional) 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 250 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Place popcorn in the baking pan. 2. In a large saucepan, melt but-
ter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and the slide saucepan to a cool burner. 3. Carefully add vanilla and baking soda (mixture will bubble and foam). Add peanuts (if using) and stir to combine. 4. Use a rubber spatula to carefully scrape the caramel mixture onto the popcorn in the baking pan (the saucepan will be heavy, and the caramel will be hot). Use the rubber spatula to gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the popcorn into an even layer. 5. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking pan from oven. Place baking pan on a cooling rack. Use the rubber spatula to carefully stir the popcorn, scraping up caramel from bottom of pan (the pan will be hot). Spread the popcorn back into even layer. 6. Return the baking pan to the oven and bake until the popcorn is deep golden brown, about 40 minutes, repeating stirring halfway through baking. 7. Remove the baking pan from the oven. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and carefully stir the popcorn one last time (the pan will be hot). Let caramel popcorn cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes. Break the popcorn apart with your hands and serve. Recipe note: Caramel popcorn can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days.
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