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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Eight candidates are seeking four, four year terms on the Township Council in November. The township is split into four wards. Each ward has a council member representing them. Each candidate was emailed a list of questions about their history and strengths. In Ward 1, Republican Councilman James Byrnes is being challenged by Democrat Alexis Loftus. In Ward 2, Republican Councilman Angelo Guadagno is being challenged by Democrat Patrick O’Keefe. In Ward 3, Republican Councilman Michael Signorile is being challenged by Democrat Andrew Prudente. In Ward 4, Republican Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich is being challenged by Democrat Thomas White, Jr.
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─Photo courtesy Bayville Fire Company (Above) Chief Vernon Worth and Frank Lyon pose by a truck in this 1959 photo. (Right) The Bayville Fire Company has used a number of different vehicles over the years. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A lot has happened since 1946. Anyone will tell you that the population has grown as people realize what a great place it is to live. It makes you wonder if they knew that all those years ago
when the Bayville Fire Company formed. The official day was June 17, but the company has been celebrating its anniversary all year with special events like Hops For Heroes. In the 1940s, the Ocean Gate Fire Company
was providing coverage for the area but because Berkeley was growing, they weren’t able to do so any more. So, a group of firefighters started their own. The company would meet at the home of Hilbert and Mildred Potter
whose house still stands next to The Berkeley Township Historical Society, which used to be Town Hall. The first fire truck was a 1942 army fire truck with a 300 gallon per minute pump. It was stored in (Fire - See Page 5)
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South Toms River, Berkeley, And Central School Board Candidates Compete
By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – School board candidates are on the ballot in November, and will be responsible for policy choices on education, budget, a nd a dvocat i ng for students and staff. Fo r t h i s a r t i cl e , questions were sent
to both candidates in the South Toms River race for a seat on the To m s R ive r B o a r d of Education. School boards are supposed to be nonpartisan, so candidates are only allowed a short slogan after their name. Incumbent Anna Polozzo (“Children First”)
is being challenged by Mary Guarin (“Voice for Change”). Guarin did not respond to requests to comment. T h i s a r t icle w i l l also sum up the parties r unning for the Berkeley and Central Regional Boards of Education.
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South Toms River Polozzo is currently completing her first term on the board. “I have never held any other elected position nor do I intend to run for any other office,” she said. “I have been a Girl Scout Leader and a
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soccer coach. I served as Trustee of Finance for Beachwood Socce r Club for a few years. I taught CCD at St. Barnabas Bayville for several years. I have also served and continue to serve on the South Toms River Recreation Commission. (Seats - See Page 6)
Ward 1 Byrnes is a lifelong resident of Bayville whose children and grandchildren graduated from Central Regional. A medic in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne, he received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is now retired. When he was the facilities director for Freehold Regional High School District, he was in charge of the maintenance and grounds of the six high schools and the district’s administration building. He’s been on council for nine years, four as its president. He spent six years on the Berkeley Board of Education and he’s also been on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. He is a member of VFW Post 9503, St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus 8603, Trustee of the Berkeley Republican Club, former member of the Berkeley Township Taxpayers Coalition and former volunteer for Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. The most important things in town are keeping taxes stable and bringing in smart economic growth where ratables should be, while preserving open space from development, he said. “We have worked with property owners along the Route 9 corridor to bring in new businesses. Although the pandemic has (Candidates - See Page 16)
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Continued From Page 1 a public works garage behind what is now the Recreation building on Route 9. If there was a fire, a phone call was made to the Potters or their neighbor, Elwood Butler. That person would then use the pull box on the side of Town Hall to activate the siren. As the town grew, so did its fire company, and the current firehouse was built in 1960 where it sits today at 645 Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 9). This was on land graciously donated by the Potters. “We’ve had a lot of expansion in Berkeley,” Chief John Anderson said. Over the decades, there’s been senior communities, mini-malls, public storage facilities, and amusements. The fire company has adapted to each new challenge, he said. The vehicles needed to be able to respond to fires at any of these different kinds of buildings. There are also acres and acres of forest that present a different type of situation. The Bayville company also responds to waterfront fires with a boat and a jet ski. The company also has a FAST team that
The Berkeley Times, October 23, 2021, Page 5 is specially trained to respond to working fires, Anderson said. That team is there to lend support and possibly lifesaving to a firefighter who is injured. These days, there are more than 50 volunteers who staff the firehouse day and night and go on more than 600 calls per year. They are known throughout the state for their quick response time, Anderson said. Open House The fire department is hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 26 from 6-9 p.m. Please come out to see the apparatus and meet the firefighters. How To Join Or Help If you’re interested in helping your community, feel free to stop by any Tuesday night at 7 p.m. for an application and to talk to the firefighters. While the township funds suppression needs, other costs fall to the volunteer company, such as utilities and uniforms. Donations are always welcome. You can email Info@BayvilleFire.com or visit their Facebook page.
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Continued From Page 1 In 2016 in recognition of my advocacy for South Toms River issues with Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education then-Mayor Oscar Cradle appointed me as the Mayor’s Liaison to the Toms River Schools Board of Education. I also served on the PTO at my children’s school in various roles,” she said. “Funding is the largest problem facing Toms River Regional Schools. This unfortunately means that funding is part of every conversation about how we can best serve our students. The district is and has been for years operating more than $30 million under adequacy, the (St at e D e pa r t me nt of E ducat ion’s) funding target for a thorough and efficient education. To resolve the funding crisis we must continue to work relentlessly to stop state aid cuts the district is suffering under S-2 despite raising the tax levy as required by law each year. We must continue what has become a productive dialog ue with Trenton legislators on both sides of the aisle to inspire changes in how Toms River Regional and other districts in similar economic distress are funded,” she said. “While we pursue a resolution to our funding crisis, our Board of Education needs to maintain a strong focus on helping our administration build
student capacity within the resources available to us. We need to tackle the unpleasant prospect of redist ricting our schools to balance enrollment as soon as possible because some of our buildings are overcrowded while also located in areas of new development, and others have excess capacity. Redist r icting is the f irst step towards using facilities efficiently to serve our student population as advised by Ross Haber Associates in the Demographic, Enrollment, and Facility Usage study completed in 2020. This required first step will allow prog ram expa nsion in our special services department to ser ve more of ou r st udents without costly out-of-district placements and the much-needed expansion of academically and developmentally correct interest-based curriculum for all k-12 students while preparing our secondary students for a wide range of in-demand t rades, careers, and post-secondar y education. Parents and school staff in various roles will need to be included in this conversation,” she said. When asked what she would like the district do that’s not been done before, she said “I would like to see the district focus on expanding opportunities for hands-on, interest-based programming for our secondary students. I firmly believe we can achieve this goal. The high school academies offer high achieving students access to Arts, STEAM, and Business sk ills and Project SPEA R
offers pre-vocational training to at-risk youth, but our community needs us to expand our career exploration offerings to ensure every student in grade 6-12 has developmentally and academically appropriate oppor tunities to explore careers that they may not yet be aware of but will interest them. “The district needs a real JROTC program open to all interested students and New Jersey made a huge mistake when removing vocational training or shop from general education high schools. We must recreate these opportunities. Skills learned in so called ‘shop’ class can help students establish basic proficiency in hands-on tasks for all students while having the beneficial side effect of building confidence for students who may not be academically gifted, connecting academic content to real-world situations,” she said. “All students need access to opportunities to explore career options so they can make decisions about their futures. Kids should not graduate from high school without a clear understanding of the skills they possess and at the minimum a general idea of how they can achieve their career goals moving forward. The goal of high-qualit y public schools needs to be to provide a well-rounded interest-based education to all students at their ability level so they know how they will become productive citizens with a rewarding future - whether it be an in-demand trade, other blue and
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improve in these areas. The 11th District hopeful also connects these issues to a rising number of not just physical health issues, but mental health issues as well. “People are hurting and need help,” says Faison. “Government is supposed to be a place that represents everyone in the community...and no one gets left behind.” Faison is campaigning to raise citizen expectations for government leading to a more equitable, fair, and higher quality of life for all people. “It is time for real, meaningful change to come to Asbury Park and other communities like it,” Faison declares. “Hope needs to turn into action and the results leading to a better life for all families in the community...we can achieve this if we empower our entire community.” T he Ca mpaig n ca n be reached at faison4nj@ gmail.com for any comment on this story.
and conspiracy theories! Isn’t anyone interested in their children’s health? W hy can’t I just k now what the plan is to protect the kids?!
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Letters To The Editor Amato Team Cares About Seniors Berkeley Township has a clear choice this November when it comes to the upcoming election. The Berkeley Republicans, or the Amato Team, has worked very hard to ensure the quality of life for all Berkeley Township residents, including seniors. In normal times, Mayor Amato and the Township Council have worked alongside senior communities to battle ridiculous utility rate hikes, acquire grant funding to improve roadways, and to keep recreational opportunities open for us. The Berkeley Township government cares about keeping parks that are within our senior communities safe and clean. Even during the pandemic there were improving signs present, the town government stood with us in trying to contact state officials to help re-open our community centers and clubhouses within our communities. This shows the commitment
and level of understanding the town government has when it comes to preserving our active quality of life. With all of this being said, I encourage all voters – but especially senior voters – to cast their ballot for the Republican Council members in Column A. Please re-elect Council members Byrnes, Guadagno, Signorile, and Gingrich this year. Joe Palmerson Berkeley
Polozzo Is A Parent Not A Politician A little town like S. Toms River gets forgotten all the time. Anna Polozzo, our board representative, made sure we weren’t forgotten. She’s the one who’s constantly sticking up for us. She’s the one who’s always fighting for our little town. She doesn’t take orders from the Republicans or the Democrats, she just does what she thinks is right. If Mary Guarin gets in, she’ll take orders from Dan
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Rodrick. You think the Board meetings are chaos now? Wait until Rodrick gets a majority on the board. He’ll run it into the ground. Polozzo tells it like it is. When everyone else is lying through their teeth, she’s refreshingly honest. She’s not a politician, she’s a parent, and that’s why I’m voting for her. C. George Smith South Toms River
Gentrification In Asbury Park Leaves Locals Behind
On the surface, the concept of gentrification seems like a wonderful process that begins pumping money into a poor community in the hopes of driving new population and business growth. You might start seeing some newer homes on some blocks, a handful of new stores, etc. District 11 Assembly Candidate Dominique Faison is speaking out on how the gentrification process is actually hurting Asbury Park residents. “Gentrification is centered on wealth, not people,” Faison points out. “This process has changed the town emotionally and financially as working families have no choice but to leave because they can’t afford to live in the town anymore.” Faison’s position on this issue stems from the observation that the local community at-large is not a part of the process. The Green Party candidate cites that many members of the community feel as if their
freedoms are being sold to the highest bidder, while they have absolutely no say in the process. “The working poor need to be heard...the homeless need to be heard,” Faison declares. “If the ‘powers that be’ want to make the community more profitable, they should be focused on the hard-working families who are already here and build local wealth.” Faison points out the profits of the gentrification process goes to things that go against the community. “There’s no adequate help for the homeless,” says Faison, who is calling on public officials to make good on promises made over the years. “I’m tired of how we are placated by politicians who simply author/propose bills that go nowhere in the legislature,” says Faison. “It’s time for real change and follow through on programs that will actually help people.” Faison believes the issues of homelessness, working poor families not having a chance to get ahead, struggling school environment, and crime are all connected and impact one another. “The lack of social and economic mobility for working poor families has an effect on the community’s children and young adolescents,” comments Faison. “Instead of a school-tocollege or a school-to-vocation pipeline...we see a school-to-prison pipeline.” Faison also points out that gentrification only fuels more housing discrimination and homelessness within a community that is already struggling to
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How Will Anti-Maskers Protect Kids? I don’t think anyone disputes the fact that parents must raise their children according to ow n conscience, but I a m st ill wondering how those people who a re a nt i-ma sk plan to protect their child re n f rom cont r a ct i ng COVID! No one a nswers t hat question. I get arguments, debates, false statements about disease, propaganda
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End The Filibuster Since the 2020 president ial elect ion, st ate Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country. And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights. So far, I have seen more tal k than action in the way President Biden has handled our voting rights crisis. He’s advocated for voting rights legislation and asked Cong ress to take action, but he’s failed to do one ver y obvious thing that would change this fight: unequivocally support ending the filibuster. The Jim Crow filibuster is the thing standing in the way of passing once in a generation legislation like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If Biden actually wants the Senate to pass those bills, he needs to use his inf luence as president to get the Senate to abolish the filibuster. Anything less is a failure to meet this crisis. Cathrine Laskey Toms River
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Smith’s Remarks For The Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s
Editor’s note: This speech was given by Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) before the 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s. He gave a special thanks to Christine Hopkins who has and continues to serve so effectively as the Alzheimer’s Association ambassador throughout the years and for her leadership in today’s 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twenty-three years ago, I along with Congressman Ed Markey created the Congressional Alzheimer’s Caucus. Today, our bipartisan Caucus is 150 members strong. Together we fight to enhance awareness, support patients and caregivers, and robustly fund promising research.
After years of failed legislative efforts to boost research funding, the big breakthrough came in 2011, when we passed the Alzheimer’s Association inspired National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) - a law I coauthored. NAPA created a new, frequently updated and expanded national strategy with the goal of finding a cure, or a disease-modifying therapy by 2025. NAPA also created an advisory committee for a whole-of-government response to the Alzheimer’s crisis. The impact has been profound. Alzheimer’s research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was $600 million in 2015. We’ve quintupled - that is, increased
NIH research funding five-fold - to $3.1 billion for this year. Like you, I am hopeful that breakthroughs will come. This summer - for the first time since 2003 - the FDA approved a new drug Aduhelm for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. As you know, the Alzheimer’s Association said that “as the first drug that slows progression of the disease, this is the beginning of a completely new future for Alzheimer’s treatments.” Of course more trials will follow, but the Alzheimer’s Association’s chief science officer Maria Carrillo explained: “History has shown us that approvals of
the first drug in a new category invigorates the field, increases investments in new treatments and encourages greater innovation.” Finally, in Congress, I’ve co-authored new initiatives including The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act to provide training and other support services to those who care for their parents, spouses, siblings and friends who are living today with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the heartbreak and pain and agony, please be encouraged. Your amazing work and tenacious advocacy inspires, mobilizes, and gives hope and strength to persevere.
Bill Would End Requirement That Drugs Be Tested On Animals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the FDA Modernization Act to end animal testing mandates. This legislation would end an outdated FDA mandate that experimental drugs must be tested on animals before they are used on humans in clinical trials. The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods where they are suitable. This legislation is currently co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Ben Ray Lujan (DNM).
“Thanks to modern scientific innovation, the use of animal toxicity testing for experimental drugs has become increasingly obsolete,” said Sen. Booker. “This legislation will eliminate unnecessary suffering for countless animals when scientifically reliable alternative testing methods are available.” “The FDA Modernization Act would accelerate innovation and get safer, more effective drugs to market more quickly by cutting red tape that is not supported by current science. It would also prevent the needless suffering and death of animal test subjects - which is something I think both
Republican and Democrats can agree needs to end,” said Dr. Paul. “Over the years, research has demonstrated that animal testing can often be inefficient in predicting drug effects and efficacy in humans. I’m proud to join Sen. Paul in introducing legislation that will cut FDA red tape, allowing drug manufacturers and sponsors to innovate clinical trial designs and utilize modern alternatives to demonstrate safety and efficacy,” said Sen. Braun. “Testing new drugs on animals is often risky for both animals and people. The FDA Modernization Act would allow drug producers to improve safety by using more
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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health is reminding residents that everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend flu vaccination preferably by the end of October since flu activity could surge this season due to increased travel and the return of more
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six months and older having the lowest vaccination coverage (approximately 43 percent) as compared to other race and ethnicities. Increases in coverage from the prior year were seen among New Jersey adults 65 and older (77.8 percent) and those ages 18-64 with high-risk health conditions (55.5 percent). Although flu vaccination is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; • People 65 years of age and older; • Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy; • American Indians and Alaskan Natives; • People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. Flu vaccination should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine. The Department is collaborating with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey for its Power to Protect NJ statewide flu campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. The campaign includes posters, frequently asked questions, videos, and images that can be shared on social media. “The f lu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “This campaign is a reminder that each of us has the POWER TO PROTECT ourselves, our families, and our communities by getting vaccinated.” The Department currently has two other initiatives to help promote f lu prevent ion among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Inf luenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge. The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote f lu prevention within their communities across the state. There are four eligible categories to participate: businesses, community-based organizations, institutions of education and healthcare facilities. The Flu Challenge is a separate initiative designed to engage college students in a friendly competition to improve f lu vaccination coverage on their campuses. Flu vaccination is available at healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and local health departments. To view additional f lu statistics, visit: cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/interactive-general-population.htm For more information about inf luenza, visit the Department’s f lu website: nj.gov/health/cd/topics/f lu.shtml.
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Students Build Prototypes Of NASA’s Space Launch System
BERKELEY – On October 12, future engineers were at it again in Mrs. Mulholland and Mrs. Ushock’s class at Berkeley Township elementary School! This time they worked to build prototypes of NASA’s Space Launch System that will send
─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools Orion to the moon on the Artemis I lunar mission. They learned about the parts of this “super-heavy lift launch vehicle” that will make it possible for America to complete manned missions to Mars in the future.
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Students Make “Hopper Poppers”
─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On October 12, Mrs. Dorso’s 3rd grade class at Clara B Worth Elementary School explored forces in science by making “Hopper Poppers.” The students were excited to make the poppers jump by using the force of a rubber band!
Free Rabies Clinic BAYVILLE – Bayville EMS will be hosting a free rabies clinic on November 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Bayville First Aid Squad, 660 Atlantic City Blvd/Rt. 9, at the corner of Station Rd. and Rt. 9. To park turn onto Station Rd. and park in the Berkeley Township Elementary School lot behind the first aid squad building. Licenses will not be sold at the clinic. Only dogs and cats will be vaccinated. Bring proof of prior rabies vaccination for a three-year shot. If you don’t bring proof, a one-year vaccination certificate will be issued.
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Intermediate South ‘Nurture by Nature’ Courtyard Takes Shape
─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools BEACHWOOD – Follow along as the new courtyard at Intermediate South takes shape. The project is part of the Nurture by Nature initiative connected to the school’s WSCC health grant, and in line with the district’s broader commitment to mental and social-emotional health. Intermediate South’s Mrs. Walsh clears the way for two Colorado blue spruces that will be planted in the school’s refurbished courtyard on October 4. On October 6, the project’s “MVP,” Dr. Tegeder, helped sling stones; Mrs. Thornley, sandals and all, got straight to work with a huge smile; Mrs. Walsh came back for round three and remembered her work clothes; Mrs. Henke joined in but don’t tell her hubby (or she’ll have to help with the yard work at home); and Mrs. Jimenez was ready to work and wondered where the music was. On October 7, most of the landscaping fabric was cut. “Two more little islands to go, but that will have to wait for the weekend,” said project lead Betty Velez-Gimbel. “Thank you for joining me today, Dr. Tegeder! So appreciate your ongoing support!” A successful weekend, October 9 and10, moving the soil in place. Project lead Betty Velez-Gimbel expressed her thanks to Dr. Tegeder; Tana and Tim; Yami and Rob; and Mi Familia! The plants and mulch are scheduled to be delivered from Twin Pond on October 15.
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Four Officers Recognized For Saving A Life
─Photo courtesy Beachwood Police Mayor Ron Roma and Chief Glen DeMarco commended Officers Michael Batullo, William Manganiello, Chad Anthony and Matthew Tapp. By Alyssa Riccardi BEACHWOOD – Four officers were awarded the Life Saving Citation Bar and certificate at this month’s council meeting for their heroic efforts of saving a man in cardiac arrest. On August 22, Officers Michael Batullo, William Manganiello, Chad Anthony and Matthew Tapp responded to a home regarding an emergency call about an unconscious man. When they arrived, they found Carmen Decaro Jr. of South Toms River on the ground outside unresponsive. At that time Decaro was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The officers, along with South Toms River EMS Chief Robert Krohn, began life saving techniques such as CPR and the application of a defibrillator. Additional Beachwood and S.T.R. EMS personnel and Robert Wood Johnson paramedics provided advanced medical care and were able to transport
Decaro to Community Medical Center with a pulse. It was discovered that Decaro had suffered a heart attack and was intubated and awaiting a heart procedure. Thanks to the officers’ quick response, Decaro received appropriate care increasing his chances for survival. “Statistically, for every 60 seconds that pass, chances of surviving drops by 10% without CPR or defibrillation. After just four minutes, brain damage begins to occur and after just 10 minutes, it is unlikely that they can be saved,” Beachwood Police said in a statement. At the recent council meeting, Chief of Police Glen DeMarco commended Officers Anthony, Batullo, Manganiello, and Tapp whose decisive actions saved someone’s life and presented them with the Life Saving Citation Bar and certificate.
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Continued From Page 1 caused businesses to close, we have opened new businesses and will continue to work with property owners,” he said. Byrnes continues to fight for a fair school funding formula. State aid should be distributed based on enrollment, and each district should get the same amount of aid per child, he said. “As the Ward 1 councilman, that is predominantly the maritime area, we have made significant improvements in cleaning up our neighborhoods and improving the infrastructure damaged by Sandy. We have more work to do and we are committed to finishing the job,” he said. Loftus did not submit statements by press time. Ward 2 Guadagno is a teacher in the Berkeley Township School District. He’s been the Ward 2 Councilman for eight years. “I am currently a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Italian American Club, and the BTES PTA. I was very active in our youth sports programs when my kids were younger,” he said. “I was a volunteer coach for Little League, girls softball, and Berkeley basketball.” “One of the biggest issues facing our town is attracting businesses to Berkeley. The Mayor, the Town Council, and the
Berkeley Township Economic Development Commission are working together aggressively to increase our commercial ratable base along the Route 9 corridor. We have made great steps forward over the last few years, but we have more work to do,” he said. “Our strong and resilient community continues to rebuild after Sandy. We have very few homes left in our township that need to be renovated since Sandy. Despite the initial ratable loss from Sandy, we continue to keep our taxes stable,” he said. “Due to the hard work of our Mayor and Town Council, Berkeley Township has the 2nd LOWEST average overall property taxes in Ocean County according to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Local Government Division. In fact, the average property tax bill in Berkeley Township is less than half of the amount of the statewide average. “One of the things I am also proud of is our commitment to improve our infrastructure. We have paved numerous roads, improved drainage, and improved township parks,” he said. O’Keefe is a lifetime resident of Bayville, “with my 4th child on the way. Two are old enough to be in the elementary school system, the third is still too young for our preschool program.” “I own a smaller turnkey cardiac imaging solutions company servicing cardiologists in Ocean County,” he said. He
has been an assistant coach to his sons’ tee ball team. “I think our major issues in town are a single party representation, vacant commercial properties on Route 9, the unanimous agreement in all decisions for example raising non-voting contracts from $17,000 to $40,000, salary increases,” he said. Ward 3 Signorile has been active member of Holiday City South for the past eight years. Since 2020, he’s been on council and he’s been the president of the Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township. “I believe that it’s important to ensure that people in our communities receive the best representation with open lines of communication to those that represent them. My hope is to continue representing the people of Holiday City South, the Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township and Ward 3, as well as the best interest of Berkeley Township,” he said. “I believe the best way to accomplish this is with the Amato Team and the programs that have provided us a township with an excellent tax base, exceptional services, a great bond rating and a team that continues to strive for excellence in government.” Signorile is retired, but had several careers, including a police officer in Ramsey, a banker, and manager of corporate security. His professional associations
include International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), New Jersey Security Association, and PBAs. He’s also a 3rd Degree Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, and is involved with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Blue Knights, Chapter XI. Prudente is a retired engineer. He expects to use this experience to plan projects to come in on time and under budget. He has volunteered for the American Red Cross and the Loyal Order of Elks. “Development of vacant and abandoned lots needs to be addressed without creating any more traffic congestion on Rt. 9. The way to avoid that congestion is to not place any more jughandle turns. Use the traffic circle instead so that traffic keeps moving. The jughandles cause you to wait for three traffic lights before you can proceed. It’s not a good way. The traffic circle requires less maintenance and does not need a traffic cop when the lights go out,” he said. “We need to form a committee to study ways of controlling the deer herds that is not cruel to animals. We currently allow hunting with bows and arrows which is cruel because the animal gets wounded and runs until he dies,” he said. Ward 4 Neither candidate provided information by deadline.
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As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season. 1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue. 2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate. 3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your war ranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty. 4 New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we recommend check-
ing whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. 5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires. Has it been a while since we last saw you? We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing.com
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Thyroid disease is occurring at epidemic rates yet many physicians still do not know how to properly evaluate a patient for a thyroid or adrenal condition. Most of the time, you have to take control of your own health care decisions and lab evaluations in order to get well. That’s what I had to do many years ago, so it surprises me that today there is still resistance to many simple lab tests that could uncover the problem. My book, Thyroid Healthy, gives you the simple education you need to empower yourself with information so you can get well. As an example, for the last 45 years, doctors have been taught to evaluate a patient for a thyroid problem by ordering a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to determine if you have a low thyroid. This test, while very cheap has many limitations which is why getting FREE and TOTAL values for T4 and T3 is useful, along with a panel that assesses thyroid antibodies. Furthermore, the basal body temperature test should be part of your thyroid workup. Just checking your thyroid levels or your TSH is not enough. The adrenal glands are connected chemically speaking, and if your adrenal glands are over-producing cortisol you will not feel well, and no amount of thyroid medication will solve it. Knowing your cortisol levels are important because cortisol can raise Thyroid
Binding Globulin (TBG) which then causes you to have reduced free thyroid hormone available to your cells. In other words, stress which raises cortisol will ultimately lead to hypothyroidism. Cortisol changes according to your circadian rhythm and should be measured with a four-point urine test such as DUTCH or another equivalent. Adequate testing for this condition has barely budged in decades and as a result, you may be suffering needlessly. One more test that I suggest is for iron, specifically the “ferritin” test which is a good place to start. The reason I recommend drawing a ferritin level at the time of your “Complete Thyroid Panel” is because hypothyroidism often causes people to have a low body temperature. That’s why they always say they’re cold, even when the ambient room temperature is comfortable. The situation causes fewer red blood cells to be manufactured by bone marrow (which is temperature sensitive). So if your body temp is low and so are your ferritin levels, it builds the case for hypothyroidism. It’s all about putting the puzzle pieces together. The normal reference range varies from lab to lab, but it should be somewhere around 70 to 90 ng/ml. There are ways to raise your iron without having to take supplements which can be very hard on the stomach. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I will email it to you next week.
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless
you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the atfault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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JERSEY SHORE – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on October 29. Gates will open at 6:00 pm with the movie shown on the 1,857 square foot video board beginning at 7 p.m. Ticket Information: Tickets are just $10 and include popcorn plus soda/water. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase. “Our movie nights were extremely popular last summer, especially our Halloween-themed night, and we’re looking forward to another great night this year,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ric-
ciutti. “Watching the movie from the field is a very unique experience plus we have other fun on tap as well. It promises to be a great night out for all!” Additionally, the event includes a costume parade for kids, and fun, safe, and low-contact trick-or-treating. There will be a costume contest as well with the winner earning a Luxury Suite outing for a 2022 April/May game. As part of the Nightmare Before Christmas festivities, Santa Claws will be here for pictures with fans as well. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up. Fans are permitted to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field.
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Recreation presents Winter Craft Fest. Come start the holiday season off right on December 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day full of vendors, crafts, and festivities for all! They will be collecting new toys and non-perishable foods for local families.
The event will take place at the Berkeley Recreation Center, 630 Route 9, Bayville. Register to attend for free at keyrealestategroup.ticketleap.com/wintercraftfest. Are you a vendor wanting to set up a table? Email for more information at keyrealestategroup@gmail.com.
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BERKELEY – Attention all Central Regional High School, Middle School and Berkeley School students and parents. Please note that you do not have to be a member of the VFW to participate in these contests/scholarships. The VFW has a scholarship and contest both due October 31. The Voice of Democracy Scholarship is open to students grades 9 to 12. The theme is “America: Where do we go from here?” This award is valued at $30,000 at the national level. It is an essay and
voice recording and all the information is at the high school. It must be turned in to the VFW Post 9503 in Bayville no later than October 31 to be eligible. If you do no not have the information, please respond to this post or contact the VFW Post 9503, in Bayville for an application. The Patriots Pen is an essay contest for grades 6 to 8. The theme is “How can I Be A Good American.” The middle school has the information or you can reply to this post. The VFW Post 9503
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Around The Jersey Shore Support Program Celebrates Recovery On Campus
TOMS RIVER – On September 29, the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program, in partnership with HOPE Sheds Light, celebrated recovery and the power of “sharing your story” to help others on the campus mall at Ocean County College. Attendees heard powerful stories of individuals in recovery and learned about
─Photo courtesy OCC resources available on campus and in our community. Together, we can end the stigma associated with addiction and celebrate the meaning of recovery. For more information about the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program contact 732-255-0386 or recovery@ocean. edu.
CORRECTION In the October 16 story “Historical Societies Share Stories Of The Past,” one of the participants was misidentified. The member of the Brick Historical Society in attendance was Ed Mangold, not Gene Donatiello. We regret the error.
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Around The Jersey Shore Residents Escape House Fire By Crawling Through Windows
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – When the call first came in, first responders learned that there were people trapped in their home by a fire. As soon as firefighters arrived, they learned that the residents had escaped through windows in the house. The call came in at around 4 a.m. on October 15, police said. The fire was in a room toward the back of a house on the 1100 block of Anchor Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished and
there were no injuries, officials said. The Beachwood and Pine Beach Fire Departments answered the initial call. Manitou Park and Bayville Fire Departments provided coverage while these two companies were at the scene. Beachwood and Bayville EMS checked on the victims and the Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Beachwood Police Department.
Second Annual Boo-Drive Thru At Ocean County Mall
TOMS RIVER – B98.5 FM is hosting the second annual Boo Drive -Thru at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on October 29 at 4 p.m. Boo Drive-Thru in partnership with the Ocean County Mall and Stop & Shop is a safe and spooky way for families to dress up in costume, decorate their cars, and trick or treat in the comfort of their own vehicles. Located in the mall parking lot, this event is free to all ages. Attendees will be greeted by the B98.5 on-air staff in costume and will experience festive Halloween
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“Share The Joy” With Your Neighbors
BERKELEY – Local volunteers are hoping you can “Share the Joy” this year by donating to those less fortunate. It is starting now through November 18 before the donation event on November 19 and 20. For 10 years, this collection program has been going on, in conjunction with WJRZ. All the donations are kept in Ocean County. “We started out with just a few bags in the beginning and it has grown by leaps and bounds and turned into a labor of love to help those in need,” the
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1. Place the steaks on a large plate. Use paper towels to pat both sides of the steak dry. Sprinkle steaks evenly with half of the pepper. Flip them over and sprinkle evenly with the remaining pepper. 2. Place the steaks 1 inch apart in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes. Use Recipe note: You can also use rib-eye tongs to flip the steaks and cook for steaks for this recipe, if you prefer.
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