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─Photo courtesy Jonah Amory The divers scraped the jellyfish polyps off bulkheads. By Chris Lundy est, as they are polyps ville were contacted Berkeley Underwater BERKELEY – A new clinging to bulkheads about being par t of Search and Rescue team plan might reduce the or other str uct ures. the experiment. Then, anchored near these number of stinging net- Scraping them off when Dr. Paul Bologna from docks. They went into tles in the Barnegat they’re young means, in Montclair State Uni- the water and scrubbed Bay, and it’s being done theory, that there will versity took swabs of the surfaces that were for the first time ever in be much less adults in the docks of volunteers. previously determined Berkeley Shores. the bay the following Those with jellyfish to have jellyfish DNA The idea is to strike season. DNA on the surface on them. The polyps at the jellyfish when are too small to see, but First, residents in the were recorded. they’re at their weak- lagoon areas of BayOn November 13, the (Jellyfish - See Page 11)
How To Avoid A Crash During Deer Season
By Alyssa Riccardi N EW J ER SEY – During the months of October, November and until mid-December, deer mating season is in full effect and many are out during dawn and dusk. During this time period, police experience an increase in deer-involved motor vehicle accidents. According
Renewed Plan Will Protect Barnegat Bay
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A declaration of environmental protection was recently signed for the 2021 Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) for the Barnegat Bay-Little Egg Harbor estuary. Formed by barrier islands, the estuary extends over 42 miles from the Point Pleasant Canal to the Little Egg Harbor Inlet. Its watershed is a land area of more than 660 square miles encompassing much of Ocean County and part of southern Monmouth County. Late last month, the Barnegat Bay Partnership
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t o t he M a n che s t e r Township Police Department, they reported over 100 animal involved collisions in 2020, with about 40% occurring during the months of October and November. On November 3, a major accident where a tanker truck overturned and exploded happened because of a deer.
At 3 a.m., 18-year-old Marissa Patterson was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven. While Patterson stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer
filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline drove right into her car. The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode, police said. Miraculously, there were no injuries reported in this incident. But that’s not the case for all accidents involving hitting a deer or animal. T he Ne w Je r s e y
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) states how deer are more likely to suddenly enter roadways at this time of year, which increases the risk for sudden stops or collisions with drivers. Deer activity is more likely to occur during early morning hours and arou nd su nset. (Deer - See Page 7)
Meet CommissionerElect ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - When Commissioner-elect Barbara ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea contemplated running for the seat opened by Commissioner Gerry Little’s retirement, she considered her first phone call a critical one. “I reached out to Gary Quinn (current Commissioner Director) and told him I was interested,” shared Bobbi Jo. “I also interviewed him as I knew I would be running with him and am careful when it comes to associating my name with someone.” Quinn’s seat was also on the ballot, and as the incumbent, he secured one of the two Republican lines. Although Bobbi Jo already knew Quinn from her work as a past mayor and current Little Egg Township Committee member, she still had some questions. One of the things Bobbi Jo wanted to know might sound a bit personal. “I asked Gary what he considered the most important things in life,” Bobbi Jo said. “He quickly answered that family and health came first.” Bobbi Jo’s wistful eyes suggested the (Elect - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 significance of Quinn’s revelation more than hit home. Although his response might seem typical to some – to Bobbi Jo, it was monumental. Now 73, Bobbi Jo grew up in Trenton and credits her Mama for giving her the “starch” for the person she is today. Betty Poulos didn’t allow the fact that she was a woman in the fifties deter her from making a difference in the world. As a psychiatrist technician at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Poulos found it disturbing that adults and children were housed together. So she approached the institution’s director and advocated for the need for a separate children’s psychiatric hospital. Poulos searched the grounds, and the hospital administrators went with her suggestion to convert an old doctor’s residence to take care of boys and girls who needed psychiatric admission. However, when Poulos and a friend asked to head up the new children’s hospital, they were informed they didn’t have the “titles.” “My mother told her bosses they should send them both to school,” shared Bobbi Jo. “The unfortunate thing was back then; most nursing schools wouldn’t accept them because of their ages. So, they had to commute from Trenton to Elizabeth to earn their credentials.” With the triumph also came tragedy as Betty Poulos died when she was just 46 and Bobbi Jo in her early twenties. However, the last days of her mother’s life left a lasting
impression on Ocean County’s newest Commissioner-Elect. “I was hospice before it was even popular.” Bobbi Jo said. “I sat by my mother’s side as she coached me and insisted I plan on where I would be (in life) next week, six months, and further. She talked to me about money as well.” “To this day, it’s the way I live,” continued Bobbi Jo. “There are a lot of commonalities of what I do in my personal life to what I’ve done on a local level in government. It’s about planning and, as Gary Quinn says, taking care of the checkbook the people trust us with to spend wisely.” After her mother’s death, Bobbi Jo found herself left with a mortgage and thousands of dollars in unpaid medical bills. The young woman knew her salary wasn’t enough to keep her afloat and contacted the creditors to assure them they would be paid. Bobbi Jo kept to her word. She was working in what would ultimately become New Jersey’s Division of Taxation in 1966. Although she’d moved up to data entry supervisor by the time of her mother’s death, she felt pressed to earn more. When her regular work hours ended at 4 p.m., Bobbi Jo went to another job from 4:30 until 7:30 pm. She then did data entry for a private company from 8 until 11:30 p.m. and picked up a weekend position as well. By the end of the week, she had completed four work assignments. Despite her busy schedule, Bobbi Jo focused on her opportunities in the civil service system. She took the requisite tests and made sure to learn new things that helped
her move up the chain. Bobbi Jo eventually retired as the Bureau Chief for the taxation division’s office collections in 1994. “I always programmed someone else who was capable to take my place when I moved up,” Bobbi Jo shared. “I thought it was important.” Bobbi Jo paid off the mortgage to her home when she was still quite young. At age 30, she married Richard J. Crea, a Trenton firefighter, who was nine years her senior. Ritchie had a son and a daughter from his first marriage. Bobbi Jo continues to enjoy her relationship with her stepson Ritchie, and stepdaughter, Lisa Sleman and six grandchildren. After 41 years together, Ritchie died as Bobbi Jo was with him in the room. While her grief still brings tears to her eyes, Bobbi Jo’s memories include the role he played in her political career. The Crea couple moved full-time to Little Egg Harbor in 1995 after their retirements. While she enjoyed fishing and traveling with Ritchie, Bobbi Jo decided she’d also like to work part-time. She asked someone who worked for a lawyer in town if they needed clerical help. The lawyer’s name was Brian Rumpf, now a state assemblyman, who had not yet held any political office. When he decided to run for township committee, Rumpf asked Bobbi Jo to head his 1999 campaign. “I had no experience running a campaign,” admitted Bobbi Jo. “Ritchie told me it was something I would be good at, and I was happy when Brian won.” Ritchie would later encourage Bobbi Jo to
run for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, where she ultimately served four terms and as the local mayor. According to Bobbi Jo, her husband recognized her ability to get things done for people. “My mission is to provide the best quality of life to the people I represent in the best way I know how,” Bobbi Jo said. “That includes everyone – there’s no Democrat or Republican way to pick up the trash.” During her tenure serving Little Egg Harbor, Bobbi Jo found it critical to be part of a team. The township has five age-restricted communities and Bobbi Jo identified a need. “I have been heavily involved with the senior advisory board,” shared Bobbi Jo. “We bring issues to the people who not only are seniors, but those who care for them.” Bobbi Jo continues to support the efforts of Interfaith Health and Support to Little Egg Harbor, a non-profit organization that provides volunteer support to seniors and their caregivers. “I think Interfaith is very important because there are people out there who are in need,” Bobbi Jo explained. “There are people out there who can do things for them.” Providing resources for veterans also holds a special place in Bobbi Jo’s heart. Her dear late husband served in the US Navy on the USS Canberra. While she’s proud of Ritchie’s service, she sums up her view on all vets quite simply. “Some people live a lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference in this world,” said Bobbi Jo. “A veteran never has that problem.” (Elect - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 After the Ocean County Republican Committee voted for Bobbi Jo to share the line with Quinn, she began regularly attending commissioner meetings. Bobbi Jo is excited about the new team she will soon join, which she says is doing a fantastic job. “First off, there’s the fact that they have a triple bond rating,” Bobbi Jo shared. “The way they handled the COVID vaccine program was amazing. And, I’m also thrilled about the new veteran’s building.” The transition from serving Little Egg Harbor to Ocean County as a whole represents helping more people as far as Bobbi
The Berkeley Times, November 27, 2021, Page 5 Jo is concerned. Instead of a population of just over 23,000, Bobbi Jo will be working on making life better for over 600,000 residents. “Bobbi Jo was my number one choice when it came to a running mate,” said Quinn. “We had a large group of people interested in looking to replace Gerry. I think their values are similar as they’re very conservative, and Bobbi has proven to be a team leader.” “You’re not going to win every battle you’re involved in, but you have to work with people,” Quinn continued. “I’ve seen the way Bobbi handled herself at the municipal level and think it’s going to be tremendous having her represent the entire county.”
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Continued From Page 1 During this time of year, a driver’s visibility may be difficult and more motorists are on their work commutes. “Deer are involved in thousands of collisions with motor vehicles in New Jersey every year, most of which occur during the fall mating season,” DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Dave Golden said. “We urge all drivers to be especially alert to the possibility of deer suddenly darting onto roadways and to understand how to reduce the risk of a collision and possible serious injury to themselves or their passengers.” So, what can you do to avoid deer involved collisions? The DEP has stated the following tips for drivers to stay safe: • Slow down if you see a deer and watch for possible sudden movement. If the deer is in the road and doesn’t move, wait for the deer to cross and the road is clear. Do not try to drive around the deer. • Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs. Slow down when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so there is enough time to stop, if necessary. • Use high beams after dark if there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads. If you see one deer, assume
The Berkeley Times, November 27, 2021, Page 7 that others may be in the area. • Don’t tailgate. The driver ahead might have to stop suddenly to avoid colliding with a deer. • Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. • Drive at a safe and sensible speed, following the speed limit, factoring for weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions. • Do not swerve to avoid impact if a collision appears inevitable. A deer may
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Congressman Kim Introduces Bills To Protect And Honor Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced the introduction of two bills to help veterans. These two pieces of legislation would protect vets from payment errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and help state-run veteran cemeteries properly honor those who served our nation. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much to protect us in service of our country; the least we can do is to fulfill the promises we made to them when they signed up to serve,” said Congressman Kim. “These bills will keep our veterans from being unfairly targeted by debt collection agencies and help our state veterans agencies properly honor those who sacrificed for our nation. I am proud to work with Congressman Hill and Congressman Kahele on these important bills, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass these common-sense measures.” H.R. 5931, the VA Overpayment Accountability Act: This bipartisan legislation, introduced with Congressman French Hill (AR-02), would address overpayments to veterans due to changes in eligibility, antiquated
VA technology, and internal communication errors between IT systems. Oftentimes, the VA attempts to recover these overpayments by withholding monthly benefit checks, which can be devastating for veterans living on fixed incomes. The bill would require the VA to remove errors from veterans’ credit reports to repair any damage to their credit scores. It would also require the VA to improve the IT systems that cause these harmful overpayments. “The VA has long suffered from payment errors that have placed a financial burden on central Arkansas veterans and their families at no fault of their own,” said Congressman Hill. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan VA Overpayment Accountability Act alongside my friend, Rep. Andy Kim. This important bill will take a step toward addressing the longstanding payment errors at the VA, protect our veterans’ hard-earned monthly benefit checks and credit scores, and ensure our veterans receive the financial and medical benefits they have rightfully earned in defense of our nation.” H.R. 5930, the Protecting Our Veterans’
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township School District is seeking substitutes. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools.
To apply, visit btboe.org, click on Board of Education, click on board Documents & Resources, click on Employment Opportunities, then complete an Applitrack application.
Memories Act: This bill, introduced with Congressman Kaiali’i Kahele (HI-02), would provide state Departments of Veterans Affairs with partial reimbursement for costs associated with the funerals and burials of veterans’ spouses and dependents in state veteran cemeteries. The federal government currently reimburses states for the costs associated with funeral and burial services for veterans but provides no support for burial costs for veterans’ spouses and dependents. These additional funds would ensure that every state-run veteran cemetery would be able use their resources to focus on maintaining cemetery grounds to properly honor our veteran community. “Many of our veterans could not have accomplished their military duty without the support of their family. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act to honor these contributions from our veterans’ spouses and dependents by paying for the costs of veteran and family burials,” said Congressman Kahele. “With eight State Veterans Cemeteries in Hawai’i, yet no federal National cemeteries in the
second congressional district, this bill would help reimburse state Veterans’ agencies for the costs associated with spouse and dependent burials at state-run veteran cemeteries.” “There is no greater honor than to serve one’s country, and to ensure a dignified resting place for our nation’s heroes, their spouses, and dependents only begins to repay the debt of gratitude.” said Terry Dearden from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA). Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led the introduction of this legislation as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA). Congressman Kim recently secured a $60 million state-of-the-art VA community clinic for Ocean County and passed bipartisan legislation through the House to honor Gold Star families by establishing a monument to honor the families of servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country. Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business.
Lighting Up Nature Holiday Light Display
BEACHWOOD – Heading out to drive through your neighborhood to look at holiday lights? Don’t forget to swing by Jakes Branch County Park for their neighborhood-style drive thru display “Lighting
Up Nature” Holiday Light Display. Gates will be open December 18 & 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free. Jakes Branch County Park is located at 1100 Double Trouble Road in Beachwood.
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Students Advance In Essay Contest
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─Photo courtesy Central Regional School District BERKELEY – This year, the middle students. Congratulations to the following school students of Central Regional students for being selected to advance School District participated in the “Patri- to the next level: Theresa Baumann; ots Pen” essay contest which is run by the Ava Papageorgiou; Lia Tacon; Carleigh local VFW and Commander Bill Dondero. Corbin; Gisele Morales; Cole Crutchley; A total of 138 essays were submitted by Jayani Wright.
Winter Craft Fest
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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Students Learn About Veterans
─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On November 11, students in Mrs. Langer’s class at H & M Potter School spent the week learning about what a veteran is, why they are important, and why it is important that we honor them each
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Continued From Page 1 there can be a great number in a small area. There was a small crowd in Frank Johnston’s back yard that day. He had volunteered to have his bulkheads be the first one done. The State Department of Environmental Protection, Save Barnegat Bay, dive team members, Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilman John Bacchione were among those in attendance. GraceAnne Taylor, an educator with Save Barnegat Bay, said they were working together, partially funded with a grant from the DEP. “The lagoons are inundated with stormwater runoff. There’s nitrogen from dog waste and fertilizer,” she said. Add this to an oxygen-depleted environment where the jellyfish’s prey is slowed down and it’s a fertile place for them. In the colder months, the adults are not in the water as much so it’s the best time to scrub, she said. The important thing was to clean only the vinyl surfaces that were in the water, she said. The polyps are hardy enough to live on artificial material like this. However, there’s too much competition on natural surfaces like wood. Barnacles and other favorable organisms live there, and the team didn’t want to harm their habitat. But the jellyfish have the vinyl pretty much all to themselves, so that was the target. That’s also why biologists request that you take in any vinyl at the end of the season. For example, if you have a floating dock that’s made of plastic, you might be inadvertently breeding jellyfish underneath it in the winter months. It’s similar to making sure there’s no standing water in your yard so that mosquitoes don’t breed. “As many as 100,000 polyps can settle on one floating dock, and each polyp produces multiple bay nettle jellyfish every spring season,” Bologna said. Carl Mattocks, dive team captain, ex-
The Berkeley Times, November 27, 2021, Page 11 plained how the crew was using a commercial pressure washer adapted for this purpose. “We would prefer not to have stinging jellies when we’re diving, especially when there’s zero visibility,” he said. Although the divers are almost completely covered, parts of their faces are vulnerable. “It feels like you’ve just been cut.” This Stop the Sting campaign is in the early stages of a three-year study, said Brittany McLaughlin, the Jellyfish Education Coordinator at Save Barnegat Bay. Data is being collected before and after the polyp removal to scientifically prove if it worked. There were 23 homes in Bayville that agreed to do this. If the evidence shows that the scrubbing cut down numbers of adult jellyfish the following season, then the campaign will spread to other towns with lagoons, she said. It could set a precedent for other environmental groups across the nation to follow. Mayor Amato said he was proud that this was starting in Berkeley. “We strive to be on the cutting edge.” The town helped get the word out to get more residents on board, he said. That way, there would be a better chance of proving the effectiveness. “This will be a real benefit to the homeowners,” he said, noting how stinging nettles are a common complaint in the summer. Additionally, this is a way to deal with them without costing taxpayers money. “If we can find an area where we can prove it works, we can pass this information to every homeowners association across the USA,” said Willie deCamp, Jr., president of Save Barnegat Bay. The stinging nettles are a symptom of a much larger problem, said Save Barnegat Bay executive director Britta Forsberg. They strive in degraded water quality. So, their strength in numbers shows a weakness in the health of the lagoons. “They are the canary in a coal mine.”
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CCMP. We need to work together if we want to secure our environmental and economic future,” Dr. Hales said. “Over the last 50 years, the watershed has experienced a tremendous increase in population and development, leading to increased pollution loads, stressed water supplies, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. These changes in the bay’s condition have environmental, cultural, and economic impacts to local communities and the entire region,” he said. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection representative Kimberly Cenno, who attended virtually, spoke about water quality. “In 2010, we had a 10-point action plan which identified water quality goals for the restoration of the Barnegat Bay. We started that by reviewing existing standards and quickly decided we needed to develop new standards unique to Barnegat Bay. We needed to fully assess the aquatic life which we did through extensive monitoring and research projects.” Dr. Elizabeth Lacey of Stockton University said, “increasing public awareness is something I feel is very important because it isn’t just about protecting public resources but educating the public about how important these resources are.” Regarding the estuary’s water supply, Rob Karl, a supervisor with the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, said that “Brick MUA works very closely with Barnegat Bay Partnership on a variety of environmental projects including water conservation and building awareness of our water resources.” Ocean County Department of Planning member Mark Villinger touched on land use and open space acquisition. “The Ocean Cou nt y Nat u ral Lands Tr ust Fund program throughout its existence has many of its goals overlapping with what we will see with this CCMP. This program allows us to acquire properties for conservation and recreation and we have established a nine-member advisory committee that advises on using that fund.” Policy Committee members also discussed the plan. EPA R 2 Administrator and Policy Committee Co-Chair Walter Mugdan said, “A healthy Barnegat Bay is vital to (Bay - See Page 13)
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Continued From Page 12 sustaining water quality, aquatic life and habitat, and local communities, especially those facing environmental justice challenges. This plan demonstrates a collective commitment to build on the progress of the Barnegat Bay Partnership and to further revitalize the health and vitality of this critical watershed.” EPA Region 2 Office of the Regional Administrator, Dr. Anahita Williamson said, “the last study did not address sea level rise or climate change or environmental justice to any great extent. These issues are a priority and it is good to see they are appropriately housed in this revision.” NJDEP Watershed and Land Use Management Assistant Commissioner Vince Mazzei said, “It is wonderful to applaud a success story like this. This effort is now more important than ever because as we know, New Jersey is ground zero for climate impacts we have rising sea levels and more intensive storm events.” OCC President Dr. Jon H. Larson noted the hybrid nature of the meeting that allowed speakers to attend from far distances and also recalled former Senator Bill Bradley’s annual walks each Labor Day weekend from Cape May to Sandy Hook. He once said, “every time I have some moment on a seashore or in the mountains or quiet forest, I think this is why the environment needs to be preserved.” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari noted that 60% of Ocean County land is preserved. “We have one of the
The Berkeley Times, November 27, 2021, Page 13 largest f leets of pump out boats because we realize the Barnegat Bay is one of the most impor tant est uaries in the United States of America that we have to maintain. Storm water runoff is a major issue.” “We have done our best. We are always doing more. We have to educate other people. We set the standards other counties emulate,” Vicari said. He noted that the Barnegat Bay is an economic powerhouse, supporting one of the most valuable economies of any estuary in the nation, contributing $2 to $4 billion annually to New Jersey’s economy. Citizen representative George Murnyak remarked, that with any plan, “we need to be aware that with any management plan or strategic plan once it is finalized written plans get out of date quickly. We get overcome by events we can’t see. Our ability to predict the future is not very good.” Karen Greene, NMFS Advisory Committee Co-Chair Karen Greene said, “Over the past two decades of the partnership has grown into such an important voice and resource for the Barnegat Bay water shed.” In his closing remarks, Dr. Hales said “The production of this document has been a lot of work and I appreciate all the work that everyone has put into it. I would thank all the partners. To learn more about the BBP or to download the 2021 Comprehensive Conservation visit barnegatbaypartnership. org/about-us/ccmp/and Management Plan for the Barnegat Bay – Little Egg Harbor Estuary. A link to a recording of the event is also available on the website.
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Recent scientific data was used to update the Barnegat Bay Little Egg Harbor Estuary plan.
Join Us For a Victorian Style Holiday Celebration at the Ocean County Historical Society Visit us on Saturday, November 27th for our Annual Holiday Celebration from 10 AM – 3 PM. • Tour our holiday decorated museum • Take pictures of your children and grandchildren with a Victorian era Santa Claus, { 11:00 - 1:00 } • Visit our large model train display • Join us for refreshments.
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NEW JERSEY – Volunteers needed! New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and
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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 warranty 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 checking 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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Heartburn, nausea, constipation or other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are no fun. Unfortunately, neither are many of the medications used to treat them. Some popular categories of medication that can upset your stomach include antibiotics, cholesterol pills, acid blocking heartburn drugs and hormones such as oral contraceptives. By a mile, acid blockers are the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) drug that people take. Millions of people use them due to easy accessibility. If you do, you should know they are one of the strongest “drug muggers” out there, capable of robbing your body of practically every essential nutrient you need for health! They can reduce levels of probiotics, magnesium, folate, B12, calcium, vitamin C, iron and others. Laxatives can help safely relieve a person’s occasional constipation, but when used excessively, they’ll reduce levels of several minerals including blood-pressure stabilizing potassium and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Complications from muscle cramps, to vision problems, to heart palpitations can result. If you get diagnosed with diseases related to your eyes, muscles or heart, it could be related to routine use of laxatives. I have a longer version of this article hosted at my website. Whatever the problem and whatever cause, here are some natural solutions to help you if you’re experiencing GI discomfort: 1. Zinc Carnosine If you have mouth sores, this could be helpful. These supplements help heal the mucosal lining and there is research that shows it helps repair the gut and reduce inflammation in the mouth. It can help a little
with gastric ulcers/pain. Generally taken as twice daily, once before breakfast and again at bedtime for a total of 8 weeks. 2. Make Marshmallow Tea If you have reflux (GERD), heartburn, peptic ulcers, hiatal hernia, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, diarrhea, celiac disease, or H. pylori infection, then this remedy can help you. The magic happens because marshmallow root (not the fluffy confection!) contains a lot of mucilage, a gooey, gelatinous substance that some plants naturally produce. When you drink it, it acts as a demulcent, creating a soothing film that coats your irritated mucous membranes and relieves pain and inflammation quickly. My recipe video is on youtube which shows how to make it. 3. Get Some Mastic Gum Mastic gum is a resin extracted from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus. It’s used as a natural remedy for many intestinal and bowel disorders, including indigestion, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis, ulcers and dyspepsia. 4. Focus on Fiber One of the easiest ways to relieve constipation is to get enough fiber. You don’t have to supplement necessarily, just increase your intake of vegetables and fruits. 5. Use DGL Licorice root contains an abundance of healing flavonoids and phytoestrogens, along with the anti-inflammatory compound glycyrrhizin. It can soothe irritated membranes. DGL is best taken in a chewable tablet about 20 minutes before meals. 6. Pump up your Probiotics. These are the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract that make up your microbiome. The more friendly ones you have, the better you feel and faster your transit time.
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Toms River Schools Receive $7.6M In Emergency Funding
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The regional school district will be receiving $7.6 million in the form of stabilization aid to help the 20222023 budget. This money will save staff jobs, officials said. By way of comparison, the district was forced to eliminate 40 positions entering the 2021-2022 school year, and noted that there
could have been more without pandemic relief funding. In total, the district applied for $7,641,573 in its application to the New Jersey Department of Education, which was approved via a board resolution at the Sept. 15 board meeting. “Toms River Regional Schools is relieved and extremely grateful for Governor Mur-
phy’s announcement that our requested $7.6 million in stabilization aid will be provided,” said interim Superintendent Stephen Genco. “On behalf of our students and staff, I thank our board members and community supporters who spent time and effort behind the scenes to fight for our district and for Toms River; our team here who thoroughly and successfully developed our comprehensive
application for stabilization aid; and of course Governor Murphy, who has heard our collective voice and who has responded. This is indeed wonderful and welcome news.” Business Administrator William Doering led the development of the district’s application for the stabilization aid. “We’re undoubtedly most appreciative of this funding,” said Doering. “It will help immensely in terms of addressing our current fiscal situation as the state continues to review the school aid formula and we work toward having a formula that provides adequate and sustained funding for all school districts.” The district has been struggling in response to State Senate bill S-2. S-2 was first proposed by Senate President Stephen Sweeney in 2017 and then signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in 2018. The bill cuts “adjustment aid” to school districts that the state has deemed to be overfunded due to losing enrollment, including Toms River schools. It will cut tens of millions from aid over the course of its seven-year phase-in. Toms River school officials had said that before the cut, aid had remained stagnant for years, so they were already receiving less than they needed. Additionally, at the end of the seven years, the aid will remain at the new lower level for the foreseeable future. Toms River isn’t alone in this struggle. There have been several towns locally that have banded together, calling themselves SOS – Support Our Students. They have also sued to reveal the funding formula that the state used to determine how aid is doled out, but the state has said this is proprietary. School officials also credited Board of Education member Jennifer Howe, who works on the budget and finance committee, board of education members, Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, and others who provided testimony to Trenton about how critical the funding is for the district and the greater Toms River community. “A lot of hard work from a lot of dedicated people who truly care about this district helped make this happen,” said Board President Joseph Nardini. “Now we can move forward, albeit temporarily, with some fiscal certainty and peace of mind, and for that I thank Governor Murphy.” “This is,” Nardini added, “the first piece of good news we’ve received since we started this funding fight years ago. But it’s a biggie.”
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites. Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it. During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site
before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under a new name somewhere else. Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers. Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift. When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for. From everyone here at R.C. Shea & Associates, have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Maybe It’s A Cold. Or Maybe It’s In My Head?
Dear Joel, My nephew is a wonderful young man; however, he is a hypochondriac. He is always complaining that he thinks he’s got this or that. Any way to break him from this habit? Answer: Some people are just that way. We know that good health is the greatest blessing, so it’s hard for you to understand why he would look for trouble where none exists. Telling him to stop will just frustrate him. One
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Gingerbread House Making
BEACHWOOD – Come out for a night of community fun and make Gingerbread houses! Beachwood Recreation presents Gingerbread House Making on December 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mayo Park. Magical Moments Entertainment, LLC will also be there to do face painting and balloon fun. Preregistration is required and is $10 per house.
You can get houses for everyone, or one house for several people and work on as a group. You are free to bring your additional decorating items such as cereal, candies, frosting, etc. For more information go to beachwoodrecreation.org/events/gingerbread-house-making/?src=event.
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Photo Of The Week
Sunsets at the Jersey Shore are the best all year round. What made this shot special was the beautiful swan that went for a swim at the right time. This picture was taken at a marina in Brick Township. (Photo by Deana Riker)
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Around The Jersey Shore Hope For Veterans® Rapidly Re-Houses Homeless Veteran Families
NEW JERSEY – Do you know someone who served in the military whose family has nowhere to live? In these winter temperatures amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic, veterans and their families struggling with homelessness have Hope for Veterans as a resource. The nonprofit organization, which is the largest organization in New Jersey serving homeless veterans, has been assisting veterans here since 2004. Hope for Veterans staff provides wrap-around services to quickly secure housing for homeless veterans and to help the family achieve housing stability. Funding for the Hope for Veterans® Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program has been made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. SSVF helps veterans and their families in Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties. Veterans enrolled in the SSVF Program may be eligible for a range of financial assistance and supportive services to help them rapidly re-house if they are homeless. Hope for Veterans support services range from
assistance with transportation; childcare; employment services; linkage to medical care, behavioral healthcare, and recovery services for veterans experiencing PTSD and MST; and other services to help veterans and their families reach financial stability and self-sufficiency. These veterans are in danger of homelessness for various reasons, including returning service members unable to find jobs with a live-able wage to support themselves and their families, veterans experiencing medical problems who are unable to work, and combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress. Amid the pandemic, Hope for Veterans has been serving veteran households who are literally homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in rental arrears, and have added Healthcare Navigators and Emergency Housing Specialists to assist during this time of transition. Veteran families in need of assistance through Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans’ SSVF Program should call the referral hotline at 1-855483-8466 or email SSVF@CommunityHope-NJ. org. Website: hopeforveterans.org and communityhope-nj.org.
First Aid Squad Collecting Goods For Soldiers
OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate First Aid Squad is working with their friend and squad supporter Charline and the American Legion Post 129 Canteen to give the active-duty service people and their families on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst some much needed support. These are our local soldiers. They are actively seeking food items for two categories: Any non-perishable food or gift cards for active duty and their families Non-perishable items from the list below for soldiers deployed to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for the Afghan Mission.
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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – Happy Veterans Day United States Marine Corps; Supervising from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Of- Assistant Prosecutor Terry Ann Linardafice! Every day they honor all current and kis, United States Marine Corps; Agent former members of the Armed Services John Barcus, United States Marine Corps; including the Veterans working right here Detective John Mount, United States at OCPO! Our country’s greatness is built Army; Detective Robert Kraft, United on the foundation of your courage and States Marine Corps. Not pictured- Agent sacrifice. Thank you for your service! Ron Jennings, United States Army; DePictured are: Agent Ruben Gomez, Unit- tective John Dotto, United States Marine ed States Army; Agent Robert Surtees, Corps.
Historical Society Hosts Annual Victorian Era Holiday Celebration By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Take a step back in time with the Ocean County Historical Society as they celebrate the holidays Victorian style. The event will take place on Saturday, November 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 26 Hadley Avenue in downtown Toms River. The mansion will be decorated for the Victorian era, and tours will be given. Children can have their photos taken with Santa dressed
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Around The Jersey Shore Beachwood Man Pleads Guilty To Robbery Spree
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – A local man admitted to robbing a series of stores and gas stations throughout Toms River, Berkeley, and Beachwood. Thomas Jann, 34, of Beachwood, pled guilty to two counts of Robbery in the First Degree; four counts of Robbery in the Second Degree; and one count of Burglary. Jann attacked a gas station attendant at a Wawa on Route 9 in Toms River on December 19, 2020, and stole money f r om t he c a sh r eg i st e r. O n December 24, 2020, he threatened a worker at Robin’s in Beachwood with what appeared to be a box cutter and stole money from the register. On December 26, 2020, he stole from a cash register at the ShopRite on Route 9 in Bayville, and pushed someone as he ran out. That same day, he attacked a cashier at the Krauszers on Hooper Avenue in Toms River and f led with ciga ret tes. On December 30, 2020,
he went into the 7-Eleven on Route 9 in Toms River, grabbed the cashier around the neck and held a rock to his head, and then stole money from the register. On December 31, 2020, Jann was in the Exxon Tiger Mart on Route 37 in Toms River; he threw hot coffee at the attendant, and stole money from the register. Additionally, detectives learned that Jann broke into a Beachwood home on July 27, 2020 and stole cash. He faces a term of sixteen years in New Jersey State Prison ( NJSP) for each Fi rst Deg ree Robber y charge, and eight years for the Second Degree Robbe r y ch a rge s. T he se se nt e nce s will be subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, which means he must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole. In addition to that, the State will be seeking a term of four years in prison for the Burglary charge. All sentences would run at the same time.
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Around The Jersey Shore Christmas With The Claws Event Set For December 4
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The Berkeley Times, November 27, 2021, Page 31
Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 27 - dec 3 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be more admired and respected than you think. Loved ones love you just as you are. Someone may be rooting for your side of a debate or dispute in the week ahead that can sway the results in your favor. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A partner or lover might be a flattering mirror of yourself. You can connect with people who are intelligent or talented. Just because money may burn a hole in your pocket this week doesn’t mean you must immediately buy something. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Worrying about problems can become a problem in its own right. Don’t feel as if you must hold up the world all alone. In the week to come ask for help and you are likely to be pleasantly surprised. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone special may obviously prefer your company making it easy to detour around debates and disagreements. Take notes when you are inspired by unusual ideas, and you can use your imaginative ideas later in the week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find ways of making life more enjoyable, but also be sure you are carrying your weight. Do not push your luck. If amends are needed, find an opportunity to make things right as the week unfolds VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can process information faster than usual in the week ahead. Slower individuals may find it difficult to keep up. Since you are quick on the uptake you might notice mistakes or places for improvement and act accordingly.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Balance is the key. Don’t depend on a loved one so heavily that it could be more than they can handle; do be sure they feel appreciated. In the coming week find a happy medium to keep affections alight. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Speaking truth improves every situation. Your reasonable vision of the future can be discussed with someone who might know how to make it a reality. A new task or assignment can trigger numerous possibilities this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This week could mark the beginning of a phase when you focus on your personal affairs. You may visualize the items that will make you happy and take steps to acquire the things that are most important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be tempted to discuss your services or products when other people merely want a simple social conversation. Relax in the week ahead and ignore an impulse to score points or profit from every contact. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your energies contained and your investments diversified. You could overextend yourself financially or emotionally in the week to come. Hold off on major expenditures while your bank account fills up. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be blessed by relief from an old problem in the week ahead. Plan your workload so you can enjoy a family get together. You might trigger someone’s doubts if you evade questions in the upcoming week.
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THESE FLUFFY DINNER ROLLS REALLY RISE TO THE OCCASION By America’s Test Kitchen
FLUFFY DINNER ROLLS Makes 9 rolls
2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all- purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (6 ounces) whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 large egg yolk Vegetable oil spray 1 large egg, cracked into bowl and lightly beaten with fork 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, yeast and salt. Lock the bowl in place and attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk milk, melted butter, honey and egg yolk until honey has dissolved, about 20 seconds. 2. Start the mixer on low speed and slowly pour in the milk mixture. Mix until no dr y flour is visible, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and knead dough for 8 minutes. 3. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and k nead dough for 30 seconds, then for m the
dough into smooth ball. Spray a large bowl with vegetable oil spray. Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and use your hands to gently press down on the dough to pop any large bubbles. Pat the dough into a 6-inch square and use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 9 equal squares. Form each piece of dough into a tight, smooth ball. 5. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Arrange dough balls in 3 rows in a greased baking pan. Cover the baking pan loosely with plastic. Let the dough balls rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 6. While the dough rises, adjust the oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. When the dough is ready, use a pastr y brush to paint the tops of the dough balls with the beaten egg. 7. Place the baking pan in the oven. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and let rolls cool in pan for 30 minutes. Turn the baking pan upside down to release rolls from pan. Turn the rolls right side up and use your hands to pull them apart. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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