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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Times reader Blackbeard’s driving range will be redeveloped into a public storage facility. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Most of the big problems in town this year came from forces outside of Berkeley. For example, COVID-19 and an economy dominated by online retail have left more of a mark on residents than any local issues.
Here, we look at the biggest stories of 2021: Proposed Development Although no shovels have hit the ground, there were big plans announced for some spots on Route 9. Warehouse space, a
convenience store, gas station, a solar field, recreation and a fast food restaurant are possible things that could replace the former Beachwood Mall on Route 9 in Bayville. This is very early in the planning stages, and things could change.
The plan was just for the front 40 acres or so, facing Route 9. M & M Realty Partners and Lennar Corporation formed a joint venture where they will redevelop the spot. Years ago, they intended on making a mix of commercial,
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2021 In Quotes And Photos By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Sometimes a photo can tell the story, and sometimes people tell their own stories. Over the course of the year, we’ve spoken to hundreds of people and accumulated so many g reat quotes. Here, we’ve whittled down all of our articles to a short highlight reel. If you
count just front page articles, we’ve written more than 800,000 words in 2021, so this was no mean feat. The photos were chosen for their style, composition, and subject. In other words, they’re just interesting to look at. The following are quotes and photos that stood out f rom t he
year 2021: Masyn Ortiz, a 9-yearold Jackson boy, had received a new ear through surgery that would give him full hearing. He wanted to go out and play in the snow but got interrupted by a phone call from our reporter. “I was just about to go out but my
dad told me I had this interview. It gets tough when you are famous,” he told The Jackson Times. The state budget included $400,000 for the Field of Dreams, an inclusive facility in Toms River. In 2012, Christian Kane was in a car accident with his son,
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Gavin, who was just 19 months old. Gavin suffered a traumatic brain injury that impacted his ability to walk and talk. Kane said that the state’s donation helped fill the gap where fundraisi ng would have been. However, a lot of fundraisers were cancelled by the pandemic. “That’s how life is,” (2021 - See Page 24)
By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Local ceremonies recently commemorated the loss of those who served to protect America. They were among the 2,100 locations across the country to observe Wreaths Across America. The organization’s mission is to “honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.” WAA Mobile Education Exhibit Ambassador Stefan Brann told The Berkeley Times that the “mission statement of Wreaths Across America is three simple words, ‘remember, honor, teach.’ When we talk about Wreaths Across America we talk about those words with emphasis on the word, ‘remember.’ “That is why we do what we do every year - which is to remember our fallen vets and those of the United States military who are no longer with us. We place what we call ‘veterans remembrance wreaths’ or any variation of those words except for ‘Christmas wreath.’ It is isn’t a Christmas wreath as that has a whole other meaning.” December 18 marked the organization’s 29th year. Several Berkeley officials attended the event in their town. Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich complimented those who organized the one held at the Bayville cemetery. Girl Scouts and six members of the township police were among those who volunteered for the service. She attended with Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilman Jim Byrnes. Each participant was given a wreath to place, she said. But more than that, they were given a name and details about them, so they would learn more about who they were and what they sacrificed. Amato said the Bayville cemetery has a Revolutionary War soldier, as well as soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and more. Toms River resident Carol Koch coordinated the St. Joseph’s Cemetery ceremony (Wreaths - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 event, saying it was the third year it’s been done there. “Last year we had to do plan B which was smaller due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was very simple and we had the military come. Today, we have the Marine Corps League from Bayville the Corporal William J. Smith Detachment, two groups of Boy Scouts and members of the Central Regional ROTC, members of Toms River High School North are also coming and their ROTC.” She added, “I have members of St. Joseph’s Elementary School and Christian services of Donovan Catholic. There will be millions of volunteers across the United States doing the same thing we are doing here which is a brief service and then a placement of wreaths.” “We also have members of the Joint Base (McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) as part of the ceremony, a member of the Coast Guard and Father Scott Schaffer of St. Joseph’s Church. We have a good turnout today.” Deborah O’Neil, who retired a few years ago as a police communications supervisor, coordinated the ceremony held at Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery which was just 10 minutes away from St. Joseph’s. “Due to the great response from sponsors, we had almost 500 wreaths to place,” she said. It was the first one ever done at that cemetery. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz began the event with a moment of silence, “to remember the fallen, prisoners of war, missing in action and to honor those who have served and are serving this great nation. This year across the country with more than 2,200 participants at locations like this throughout America stand as one nation together to remember, honor and teach the freedom we enjoy today did not come without a price. “Lying here before us and in cemeteries across the nation are men and women who gave their lives so we can live in freedom
without fear. The United States of America was founded on the ideas of freedom, justice and equality. Our nation stands as a shining beacon of liberty and freedom to the world. We thank those who gave their lives to keep us free and we shall never forget,” the mayor added. The mayor also noted that the occasion marked the opportunity to “teach the next generation the values of freedom.” Wreathes were laid out by a variety of individuals during that ceremony including U.S. Army ROTC cadets Cassiday Burns of Lavallette and Ashley Buss of Houston, Texas. Both attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. “This is my first time to take part in a ceremony like this,” Burns said. “My family takes part in this every year in Houston,” Buss said adding that she wanted to join her friend for today’s ceremony. “This was a very moving event,” said Lavallette Councilwoman Anita Zalom, also in attendance. Afterwards, those who were part of the Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery service were invited to the Moose Lodge based in Ortley Beach for a luncheon and fellowship courtesy of the Women of the Moose #1248. Wreaths Across America began at Arlington National Cemetery in December of 1992 with 5,000 wreaths. Brann said, “we virtually went unnoticed for 13 years. An Air Force photographer took a picture of the wreaths at the cemetery and published it in a military magazine and that was it. In 2007 Wreaths Across America was formed as an organization and we have kept growing from there.” Last year 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed in total across the country, approximately 267,000 of them at Arlington National Cemetery including 14,000 for the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. More than one million volunteers participated at 2,557 locations nationwide. Over 500 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the nation by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers.
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─Photos By Bob Vosseller (Top) An assortment of wreathes for the Wreaths Across America ceremony held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River are seen prior to their placement on graves. (Bottom) Cadets of the Central Regional ROTC march in formation as part of the Wreaths Across America service held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River.
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Continued From Page 1 office/professional, and residential buildings. They had planned big box spots, pad sites, and a downtown walkable feel. However, the economy is far different now, explained Ron Aulenbach, director of engineering, planning and development for Edgewood Properties. A local resident pointed out the language in the redevelopment plan, calling it a “last mile” warehouse. This is the terminology used by Amazon. The retail giant wants warehouses in smaller towns in order to make deliveries faster. The redevelopment plan is opening the door to Amazon, but doesn’t guarantee that company will be walking in, Township Business Administrator John Camera said. Meanwhile, not far away, the driving range area of the iconic Blackbeard’s Cave will be torn down and turned into a public storage facility. A developer who is in the process of buying the land, Marble Arch Homes of Lakewood, applied to the Zoning Board in order to build it. Brian Murphy, engineer for the developer, said that the property consists of three lots. One lot has Route 9 frontage and 8.71 acres; it is where the storage area will be. A second lot, 12.617 acres with Route 9 frontage, will remain with the current owner. The last lot, 40.9 acres, has no frontage on Route 9, has wetlands, and could be sold to the county as open space.
The Berkeley Times, January 1, 2022, Page 5 Part of the land is owned by the Johnson Rents company, he said. The Johnson family had owned quite a bit of property, including the Beachwood Mall and the asphalt plant behind it. The driving range and the parking lot would be demolished to make room for 91,260 square feet of self storage and a small office. There would be 22 stalls in the back where people could park RVs and boats for storage. There would be no boat racks and no vehicle maintenance allowed. These are of course just plans. Whether any of them come to fruition remains to be seen. New Police Chief Kevin Santucci took the reins of the township’s police department. Former Chief Karin DiMichele retired after 10 years as chief, and 26 years as a Berkeley officer. Santucci was deputy chief under DiMichele and was promoted after her retirement. He joined Berkeley police 20 years ago. Santucci began his law enforcement career in 1999 working summers with the Seaside Park Police. In 2001 he started in Ocean Gate and months later joined Berkeley. In 2008 was assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group, assisting in narcotics and gang related investigations. He made sergeant in 2009, worked in the patrol division, supervised the marine unit, and performed administrative duties and internal affairs investigations. From 2013 to 2018, he was promoted to lieutenant, then captain, then deputy chief.
With each new title came more responsibility and leadership. Route 9 Repaved Drivers breathed a sigh of relief as a stretch of Route 9 covering Berkeley was repaved. In addition to the usual wear and tear that happens to a road that old, Route 9 also had a lot of cut outs from utilities. The end result was a bumpy driving experience. The work was part of a $9.1 million improvement project that includes lighting, construction of curbs and ramps that are compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, sidewalks, milling and paving of approximately eight miles of Route 9 between Jones Road, Lacey and Longboat Avenue, Beachwood. In the future, traffic signals will be upgraded at 13 intersections. Tragic Loss Keith Pinto was working at the White Sands beach on August 30 when a sudden storm tore through the county. Pinto, 19, was killed by lightning and seven others were wounded. “Words cannot describe how so many of us are feeling right now,” said Chase Vander Vliet, who organized the fundraiser on GoFundMe.com. “We lost a special guy tonight, one who was so close and meant so much to so many people.” Pinto was a graduate of Toms River High School North. He was known for his kindness and his dedication to his loved ones. His death impacted a lot of people who took to social media to share their feelings.
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House Passes Congressman Kim’s Bill Highlighting Dangers Of Synthetic Opioids
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed Congressman Andy Kim’s (D-3rd) Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, a bill to help raise awareness of the dangers of synthetic opioids. In November, the CDC announced that drug overdose deaths in the United States had surpassed 100,000 per year for the first time ever. Deaths due to opioids - mostly synthetic opioids like fentanyl - accounted for more than 75 percent of these deaths. “I’ve heard from so many families across New Jersey who have seen opioid addiction hit their families hard. They are stories I carry with me every day and ones that have driven me to lead this important piece of legislation,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to see my bill pass the House and I will continue working to pass it into law. Even more urgently, Congress must
pass the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act so Americans struggling with substance use disorder can access the proven, lifesaving treatment they need.” The Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a public education campaign about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, as well as the treatment services available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The bill would also direct the CDC to disseminate information on synthetic opioids to health care providers and require the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to publish training materials for first responders and other workers at high risk of exposure on synthetic opioid exposure
prevention measures. The bill was introduced with Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and is endorsed by organizations on the front lines of the fight against synthetic opioids including the National Council for Behavioral Health, Shatterproof, U.S. First Responders Association, National Association of State EMS Officials, and International Association of Fire Fighters. “Synthetic opioids like fentanyl pose a critical danger to communities in New Hampshire and across the country,” said Congressman Pappas. “I am grateful for the hard work of our health and public safety experts who are tireless in their efforts to heal our communities from substance misuse. As we work to combat rising overdose numbers, we must do more to increase awareness of the dangers of synthetic opioids and
ensure our first responders have the resources they need to get deadly substances out of our communities. I will continue working to craft a long-term solution to stop these substances from taking the lives of our family members, friends, and neighbors; and the passage of the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act is a welcome step forward.” Congressman Kim is a cosponsor of the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, which would eliminate red tape for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine, a proven treatment that has saved countless Americans struggling with substance use disorder but remains inaccessible for many. Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business.
Menendez: Education Secretary Urged To Provide Gun Safety Info To Parents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined 15 Senate Democrats and 99 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Education to raise awareness about secure gun storage following the tragic shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the lawmakers stressed the importance of the Department’s leadership in issuing best practices for school districts to inform parents about storing guns safely and away from kids.
“Recently, four students were shot to death at Oxford High School in Michigan, and another seven people were injured - including one educator. This shooting, like far too many others, was perpetrated with a firearm from the home, underlining the imperative that all gun owners – especially those around children – securely store their firearms,” the lawmakers wrote to Secretary Cardona. “To prevent future tragedies, your Department should take bold action to raise awareness about secure gun storage by informing parents and school districts of its importance.” The lawmakers continued:
“[W]e have ignored a critical intervention to address the common element in the overwhelming number of these tragedies: easy access to guns in the home. The incident at Oxford High School adds to the overwhelming evidence that shows access to guns in the home is a critical intervention point. For example, the Department of Homeland Security’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) studied targeted school violence from 2008 through 2017 and found that 76 percent of school shooters used a firearm they took from a parent or close relative’s home. In nearly half of these shootings, the
firearm was easily accessible or was not stored securely.” “We urge you to direct the Department of Education to develop a strategy to encourage school districts to send parents secure firearm storage information and raise awareness about the importance of secure storage in keeping schools safe. Your Department can take action to give parents information about effective secure storage methods and provide guidance to schools about best practices on the methods to reach parents. These commonsense solutions cannot wait,” the lawmakers concluded.
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Commissioner Little Retires County Commissioner Gerry Little, 72, of Surf City, announced he would not seek re-election. He had been appointed in 2003 to fill the term of the late James Mancini. He has held the seat ever since. The title of “commissioner” was once called “freeholder.” They oversee all county operations. Upon his announcement, many prominent Republicans stepped up to fill his shoes. Ultimately, Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Jo Crea was selected by the local GOP, and she won the seat in the November election.
This was not the first time Vicari had considered a run for this office. At least one other time he had put out feelers to gauge his candidacy going back at least 15 years.
down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but Gilmore is reportedly still very influential in local politics.
GOP Boss Pardoned President Donald Trump granted clemency to 143 people on his last day in office, including former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore. Gilmore, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Gilmore had been in the process of appealing his conviction on the tax evasion and fraud charges. According to The White House press release, he has made important civic contributions over his career in New Jersey. Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step
Sandy Loans Forgiven It’s been nine years but municipalities that still owed the federal government money after Superstorm Sandy had their loans forgiven. This amounts to more than $25 million in New Jersey alone. In Ocean County, there were $12 million outstanding in these Community Disaster Loans. The bill forgiving these amounts was championed by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th), Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th). It was signed into law as part of the government operations bill by President Joe Biden. Some towns have already started repaying these loans but there was still a lot left over. The only way towns would have been able to pay it back would be to raise taxes.
Continued From Page 5 senior communities. However, in this area it is almost entirely seniors who are being impacted. The law granted protection from any lawsuits against the community and members of its boards. Before this protection was granted, a visitor could theoretically sue the Board of Directors and the directors individually if they thought they contracted coronavirus in the clubhouse, for example. That protection ran out on January 1, 2022. Marijuana Law As state voters approved a referendum in 2020 to legalize cannabis industries, each town had to decide whether to allow them or not. Most decided against it. Only South Toms River and Lakehurst approved them. Berkeley was one of the towns to ban them.
Commissioner Vicari Eyes Trenton County Commissioner Joseph Vicari threw his hat in the ring for the GOP nod for governor early in the year before eventually withdrawing his name. He urged that whoever does get the nod should faithfully serve Ocean County residents and not just look to them as a pack of votes.
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LBI Fisherman’s Book Is “Bad To The Bone”
By Bob Vosseller LONG BEACH ISLAND – John J. Lahm has a passion for fishing, writing and undersea history and he’s put each of those interests into the creation of his book, “Bad to the Bone.” Lahm, a retired crane operator from the U.S. Navy, is a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club in Harvey Cedars. The Philadelphia resident released his book this past summer. It begins with the unexpected arrival of a new species of shark that mutated due to medical waste seeping down through a Florida aquifer. His book provides a horrific tale of shark attacks reminiscent of books like “Jaws” but there is a twist as these sharks are a new breed that crave not only human flesh but human blood and bone marrow due to their ingesting medical byproducts for decades. The story reveals that when the shark becomes full-grown, they are the largest predator on the planet. It takes place around the Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia which was built in the late 1970s. “I contacted a publisher down in Florida (Seaworthy Publications) and he didn’t know I was the same guy submitting work to him over the last five years but he took me on. It is very hard to get a publisher.” Lahm said it was some shark teeth that inspired him to write his tale of mystery and horror. He noted that someone had discovered them during a dredging operation and they obviously came from a very large shark. “They were black as night, shiny as a boot and as big as your hand. I had the impression they were some kind of shark tooth but I wasn’t sure,” Lahm told The Southern Ocean Times. In his book, after the Navy removes a limestone mound during their dredging operation, the sharks begin their feeding frenzy. A school of hungry sharks emerges from the submarine springs which is their birthplace in Kings Bay. The writer said that while his book is fiction, he took a lot of ideas from real life experiences he has had over the course of his long career. “I have a tendency to collect things in my head. I said to myself, this is where this story should take place inside the center core of one third of our nuclear weaponry so the reader can only get in there with his mind. I do my research.” He recalled while working in Delaware County, Pennsylvania years ago “we had 2,000 people on the job and an odd-looking ship came up river and we all stopped working and the guy next to me said, ‘that’s a Howard Hughes boat.’” It was the Glomar Explorer formerly the USNS Hughes Glomar Explorer which was a deep-sea drillship platform built for Project Azorian which was the secret 1974 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s special activities division effort to recover Soviet submarine K-129. “Later on, a guy who worked as rigger told me that (Glomar) was the only ship he ever worked on that they put the keel, the first piece of iron on the dry dock and they had men with shotguns walking around.” After the Philadelphia shipyard was shut down, Lahm transferred to Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base “and that is where the story in the book originates,” he said. He noted that the black shark teeth that would wash up during certain periods of the dredging operations could be sold in town “for $5 a piece.” The plot includes the building of a Navy base along with a four-lane highway connecting to I-95 and also includes the environmental concerns of the Timucua people who inhabited land first in southeast Georgia and northern Florida who fear the dredging work by the Navy will destroy the plant life and burial sites there. As in “Jaws” tourism is threatened after the
attacks begins and the danger extends to New England. The Glomer Explorer also makes a cameo in the story. Lahm was successful in petitioning the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to approve a historical marker nomination for the Glomar Explorer. The spy ship was built using funds donated by Howard Hughes. The marker remains outside the Independence Seaport Museum.
The writer contacted the United States Board on Geographic Names’ Advisory Committee on Undersea Features after it was discovered that the research vessel NR-1 located a submarine spring. Lahm asked that the spring be named the NR-1 Hole. That request was granted and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include that name on all their charts. Lahm also submitted documents to Geo-Marine Letters, (an international peer-reviewed journal
which offers rapid publication of concise original studies) of the sinkholes surveyed in the Florida Straits four years ago. He believes “the collapse of the Champlain High Rise in Miami Beach (on June 24) was caused by the Miami submarine spring, nine miles east of Miami Beach.” “Bad to the Bone” is available in paperback and Kindle through seaworthy.com and barnesandnoble.com.
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TOMS RIVER – The Dance Academy at High School North, which is preparing for its modern dance artist residency in early 2022, is wasting no time learning innovative dance routines from professional artists. The team has been traveling to Ocean County College to meet with and receive instruction from Drew Dollaz, a Brooklyn-based street dancer specializing in rhythmic contortions. According to his website, Dollaz’ signature work blends flexing with other genres of movement, including ballet, to create a transcendent hybrid of movement artistry. He has worked
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Around The Jersey Shore MOCAAPI Makes $300,000 Donation To Local Food Bank And Cultural Center By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Monmouth Ocean County Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (MOCAAPI) donated a total of $300,000 to local organizations, continuing their pledge to help the community. MOCAAPI donated $150,000 each for a food bank and an Indian Cultural Center in Toms River. The Association has raised more than $500,000 over the years through annual charitable galas, popular golf outings and other events. They plan on pursuing more work in order to make impactful donations. “It was a long-time dream of MOCAAPI members to make an impactful donation which is being fulfilled today by making a $150,000 donation to Fulfill Food Bank of Monmouth Ocean Counties and $150,000 to the Indian Cultural & Community Center to build a much needed Community Hall in Toms River,” MOCAAPI President Dr. Avinash Gupta said. “With everyone’s participation, generosity, and thanks to our past presidents’ efforts, we have been able to raise over $500,000 over the years.” The nonprofit organization was created in 2003 and continues to bring together all stakeholders in the healthcare space while supporting local charitable causes. During the peak of COVID-19, MOCA A PI h a s pa r t ne re d w it h OCH D (Ocean County Health Department) to
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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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5 Strategies To Stop Sugar Cravings Now By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
I feel like in winter I go into hibernation mode and put on weight and just crawl into bed earlier than I should! Do you feel that way when it gets dark at 5pm? Do you want to eat whenever you watch the news or a scary movie? It happens to all of us, you’re not alone. If your cravings have increased due going overboard on holiday treats, or even from stress and the current early darkness of winter, then read on because I have some simple, natural solutions that you can try. And I want to emphasize that this is very important to your immune system. Curb the crave and star t today! Trying the following 5 things is the first, and only commitment you have to make today! You can always revise the plan, have a little donut, and then get back on track! 1. Drink something instead. Take notice of how many times you go to the fridge and open the door. The next time you do that, open the freezer instead and get the ice cubes. Put them in a glass of water, or iced tea and drink instead of eating! This also hydrates you and reduces your risk of headache! 2. Cinnamon. Cinnamon has wellknown ability to help your insulin and blood sugar levels, which in turn, reduces cravings. Sprinkle it on some green apple slices, sweet potatoes or coffee.
3. Minimize grains. This is a hard one but you can do it. If you eat a lot of bread, rolls or buns please reduce that. These are lacking in fiber and they provide empty calories that spike your blood sugar which then later crashes! I suddenly see in my mind’s eye a mouth-watering foot-long sub, but that is a heavy carb hit for me, so I prefer more meat and less bread. A change in ratios! So for me, I’d order a wrap, or make it an open-face sandwich and toss the top bun. Effective! 4. Gymnema sylvestre. This has been studied extensively and is able to help support regeneration of pancreatic cells that have the job of lowering your blood sugar. The more of those pancreatic islet cells the better, and unfor tunately, those get destroyed sometimes for people in an autoimmune type of fight. 5. Take a whiff of peppermint. Peppermint is known to reduce cravings and you could just drink some herbal peppermint tea with your meal (or right before) and see if that helps you to reduce portions. Also, you could sniff the essential oil. I have the same love of sugar as you. We would die without consuming some type of glucose, but that is different than carbs and sugar all day. I have a longer, extended version of this article which you can receive by subscribing to my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore You Have The Power To Protect Against The Flu
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 in-person activities. “The risk of both flu and COVID-19 spreading this winter can place an additional burden on hospitals and frontline healthcare professionals,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. Taking advantage of this opportunity could help to reduce serious illnesses, keep our residents healthy, and save lives.” Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and
flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Despite these benefits, only about half of New Jersey residents ages 18 and older received their flu vaccine during the 2020-2021 season. Additionally, disparities in race were seen both nationally and in New Jersey with black individuals ages 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 flu 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 flu prevention among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge. The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote flu 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 flu 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 flu statistics, visit: cdc.gov/flu/ fluvaxview/interactive-general-population.htm For more information about influenza, visit the Department’s flu website: nj.gov/health/cd/ topics/flu.shtml.
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Around The Jersey Shore Barnegat Varsity Esports Team Wins State Championships
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT - A Barnegat High School varsity team finished up their season as reigning state champs on game-ready turf set up at the Rutgers University Esports Arena. While most local athletes face their opponents on grassy fields or designated courts, the Barnegat High School Rocket League Bengals plays e-sports matches from gaming computers. The Rutgers Esports Center offers 60 MSI gaming computers, 12 of which are equipped for participation in national competitions according to their website. “The playoffs at Rutgers consisted of two matches, starting with the semi-final round,” shared Traci Sellers, stand-in coach for the finals. “Barnegat faced the Oakcrest Falcons and swept the match with a 3-0 score.” Barnegat’s first victory came after just 22 minutes as onlookers watched live on Twitch. The screen does not show the actual competitors, but rather focuses on the video screenplay. A broadcaster first explains that Rocket League gamers face tough competition as they drive cars to hit balls into goals. Bengals Captain Jake Giordano, a senior who goes by the gamer tag Lonoco brought on accolades early into the game. “Lonoco made the first score of the game for the Bengals,” shouted the announcer. “Showcasing why the Bengals are undefeated up until this point.” The Bengals went into the playoffs with a regular undefeated season record of 9-0. Their post-season record left them with a total of 12-0 undefeated matches. As the Bengals continued to the final state round, the team faced the Princeton Tigers. They won the first two rounds, lost the third in overtime, then took the fourth match to finish the win 3-1.
“This win gave them the state championship,” Sellers said. “Each of the four starters received a medal for their win and our organization will receive a belt (wrestling style) as our trophy.” Barnegat High School became the first New Jersey high school team to award varsity letters for e-sports. Many of the players entered matches from their home computers as the district continues to set up a special lab for competitions. Other schools throughout the state compete as part of the Garden State Esports league. Several colleges throughout the country offer scholarships for students interested in collegiate level competitions. The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) stands up for the premise that e-sport athletes should be treated with the same level of respect as other more typical athletes. Over 175 post-secondary schools are participants in NACE, with many offering scholarships. A website named Lineups provides insight into the names of the top 25 schools and scholarships offering e-sport programs. Arcadia University in Pennsylvania tops the list, providing students the chance to earn $25,000 a year in scholarships. Joe Saar, a math teacher at Barnegat High School coached this year’s Rocket Team. Deegan Melchiondo, a former student and team captain also helped coach this year’s team. The complete roster of the Barnegat Bengals Rocket Team included the following members together with their gamer tags: Jake Giordano (Captain) - Senior – Lonoco, Owen Godbout - Junior – Fallxn, Sebastian Sares - Freshman – aquastears, Jeff Giordano - Sophomore – AtlasOnStix, CJ Dringus (substitute) - Freshman - XxCreed922xX.
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Items For Sale PASTELES - PASTELES - PASTELES - Authentic Puerto Rican Recipe. Christmas tradition. $40 Dozen Pork or Chicken. Vacuum sealed. Call or text (Cary) 908-770-8537. (3) Zinger Power Chair - Three years old. Fits in truck. Call 973-9087021. Asking $1,500, RJ. (1) Avon For The Holdays - Make u p , e y e l i n e r a n d e y e s h a d o w, perfume etc. Call for brochure at 732-773-5078. (1)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (5) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (51)
Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) File Clerk - Law Office. P-T Mon-Fri. Flexible. Email@ walzerlawfirm.com. (3) NEEDED Female Live-in Aid/ Companion - (24/7). No experience needed. For a 58-year-old disabled veteran. Very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my COVID safe home in Holiday City, Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (52) AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (3) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!
Help Wanted Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com.
Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. Small jobs welcome. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts. Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (6) Anyone Interested - in hav ing their office home or apartment cleaned. Contact Diane. Honest and reliable 845-7629952. Free estimates. (52) Fall Cleanups - Leaf debris removal, downed branches. Holiday City, Toms River area. Gutter cleaning special $50 average ranch. Jim 609-335-0330. (1) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) Helping You With Day-To-Day Tasks - Errands, organizing, light housekeeping. Personal senior assistant. Contact Mary 732-703-7939. www.hhconcierge.com. (1) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
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A great shot of the dock in Ocean Gate. (Photo by Michelle Brooks)
Ham, Pepperoni Products Recalled Due To Listeria Contamination By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – This week about a quarter million pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products have been recalled nationwide due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. According to federal food inspectors, these were produced on numerous dates and have several different shipping labels, although they all have the same establishment number “EST. M10125” inside their USDA inspection marks. At this time, officials have not reported any individuals getting sick from the products. The contamination was found through routine product sampling, officials said.
Officials state that Listeria bacteria can cause serious infections, especially for pregnant women, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions and diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms after eating possible contaminated food and are considered high-risk, you should seek medical care. The infection can be treated with antibiotics. Officials are urging residents who may have bought contaminated ham or pepperoni to go through their refrigerators or freezers and throw away any products.
Ocean County Parks Announces New Trail App
OCEA N COU NT Y – “Don’t hi ke alone...take your phone!” Introducing t he Tr ail Tr a cke r App t o help you pinpoint your location on the trails of Ocean County. Follow the link to download: bit.ly/OceanCountyTrailTracker. NOTE: This web app was created to
assist park visitors. It is currently in a beta test and may not completely, accurately depict information. To better improve this app and user experience, let Ocean County Parks & Recreation know your feedback here: OCParks@ co.ocean.nj.us.
Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally
OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.
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DeGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES DIRECT CREMATION $1875 Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory Located at:
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Continued From Page 1 Kane said. “Believe me, I know how life is.” In the story about politics mucking up the Toms River superintendent search, resident Rachel Remelgado criticized certain Board members. “Instead of being a mouthpiece for politicians…be a mouthpiece for the students,” she said. “Put the damn kids first.”
“I wanted to escape Bayville,” Megan McCafferty said about growing up. “I always wanted to escape but then I spent my career writing about it.” The town where her novel “Sloppy Firsts” is set is called Pineville, which is a fictionalized version of Bayville, right down to the dinosaur on Route 9. She was interviewed on the 20th anniversary of its first printing. As a bestselling novelist whose work has been adapted to film, she has shared Bayville with millions of people worldwide.
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─Photo by Chris Lundy A kayak launch was installed in Toms River’s Huddy Park in 2021.
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan View from underneath the Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge, also referred to as the Causeway Bridge, which connects LBI with the mainland.
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Mallard Point Park is located on Tunes Brook Drive in Brick. (Best - See Page 25)
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller This dilapidated building which once hosted performers like Bruce Springsteen is on Rova Farms which Jackson Township purchased to preserve. It exists not far from the proposed Jackson Parke South development.
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Around The Jersey Shore Beverages With Bolts And Washers Inside, Recalled In New Jersey
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – When it comes to beverages, it’s OK for metal to be part of a can, but metallic objects were discovered inside some containers necessitating a recall in the state. Coca-Cola, Minute Maid and Sprite products are among those that are on the recall list. For those who stocked up on those for the holidays, or have just a few spare bottles of the soft drinks and other beverages on hand, check the labels to ensure they are not among those that were found to include metal bolts and washers. The beverages affected were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products that were recalled include: Berry Punch: Date codes Jan0422 NP and Jan0522 NP, Batch 0010323455 and 0010259344 (recall F-0276-2022) Strawberry Lemonade: Date code: Jan0322 NP, Batch: 0010259346 (recall F-0277-
2022) Fruit Punch: Date Code: JAN0522 NP Batch: 0010323454 (recall F-0278-2022) The Coca-Cola and Sprite products affected included in a November recall are: Coca-Cola 12-ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM B Coca-Cola 12-ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM C Sprite 12-ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM B All of the products recalled by the company have 2022 expiration dates. Customers may seek a refund at the place of purchase or simply throw them away. It was reported in USA Today that Coca-Cola spokesperson Ann L. Moore stated the FDA registered the recall as a Class II incident which means exposure to the contaminating product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. A representative of the FDA noted the risk of an adverse reaction is remote in such recalls but that people who bought the products should be cautious.
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Have you leased a Nissan or Infiniti motor vehicle within the last 7 years? If so, you may be entitled to a cash award with absolutely no financial risk to you. We are exploring the potential of a Class Action lawsuit against Nissan and Infiniti. We believe Nissan and Infiniti overcharged their customers on the End of Lease Disposition Fee. So, if you have surrendered your leased vehicle to Nissan or Infinity and paid an End of Lease Disposition Fee then please contact R.C. Shea & Associates to discuss your potential claim. We will need to review your lease
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MAKE THIS WALK-AWAY BONELESS PRIME RIB YOUR HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE By America’s Test Kitchen
and pepper mixture evenly on all sides. Transfer to the prepared wire rack , fat side up. EASIER PRIME RIB 4. Transfer the sheet with the prime rib to Ser ves 6 to 8 the oven and roast for the time recorded in Step 2. Without opening the oven door, 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt turn off the oven and leave roast in the 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless prime rib oven, undisturbed, for two hours. Do not open the oven during this time. roast 5. Remove the sheet from the oven and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard let the prime rib rest on rack for 20 minPrepared horseradish utes. Transfer the prime rib to a car ving 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle posi- board. Slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Ser ve tion and heat the oven to 500 degrees. Line with horseradish. a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack in the sheet; spray the R eci pe not es rack with vegetable oil spray. Combine salt You can substitute other complementar y spices for the pepper, if desired. and pepper in bowl. 2. Using a scale, weigh the prime rib. Round It’s good to use an oven thermometer to the weight up to nearest 1/2 pound. Mul- ensure that your oven truly reaches 500 tiply the rounded weight by three, then degrees before starting. round that number up to the nearest whole It is critical that you not open the oven number. Record that number ; this will be door at all while the roast is cooking. If y ou do, the heat w ill escape f rom the your oven-on roasting time. 3. Pat the prime rib dr y with paper towels. ov en and the calculated cook ing time Brush all over with mustard. Sprinkle salt will be ineffective. (For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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