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–Photos By Bob Vosseller Members of the Manchester Township School District’s Gospel Chorus join their advisor Claire Rutz in song.
–Photo courtesy Annette Diaz Annette Diaz owns a Park-Model, which is a permanent structure and difficult to move.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – For a little over a half century, the School District has observed the work and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther
By Stephanie Faughnan MANCHESTER – People rarely voice their objections when the Ocean County Commissioners announce plans to expand open space. Many see the promise of open space as a means of avoiding overdevelopment in their communities.
King Jr. and that legacy continued this year, inside the high school auditorium. The event is believed to be the longest continually running tribute in
New Jersey and among the longest in the country. It began the year after Dr. King’s assassination and was coordinated by chorus founder, Queen Can-
non, with the support of Manchester Schools. Cannon was a teacher and guidance counselor in Manchester for 35 years and currently (King - See Page 4)
(Residents - See Page 8)
Borough Remembers Councilman Lowe
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The mayor, cou ncil and borough residents are remembering Council-
man Gary L. Lowe as a family man, dedicated to his community. Lowe, 54, died on January 22. He served
as a police sergeant for the Lakehurst Police depar tment prior to retiring. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia
COVID Lawsuit Protection Proposed Again
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At the Holiday City at Carefree clubhouse, you can hear soft talking and the clack of billiard balls from the pool room, and in the library, there’s just one patron quietly reading. The pool is closed, of course, and no one is outside in the winter weather. But even this mild activity is more than anyone expected in spring of 2020. That was when everything shut down due to the coronavirus. It took some time before these common interest
communities started to re-open, and even now there’s a concern besides COVID-19. If someone contracts the virus, could they sue the senior development? Could they sue the trustees – as a board and individually? In this litigious society, it doesn’t matter if you can prove that you caught the virus at the clubhouse or not. The lawsuit would be devastating financially either way. There was a brief reprieve last year. A law enacted on June 30, 2021 provided legal immunity (COVID - See Page 5)
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and resided in Virginia Beach before moving to the borough more than 40 years ago, according to his obituary. Lowe served in the U.S. Ma r i ne Cor ps from 1991-1995. He completed two tours in Okinawa and was a member of St. John’s Roman Catholic church in Lakehurst. He was a member of the Park Rod and Gun Club of Manchester Township and always l i ke d t he out do or s since he was a child. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be remembered for his devotion to his family.
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Lakehurst Councilman Gary Lowe (left) was sworn in for a new term on council on January 1. Lowe is survived by his wife Amy, his sons Gary Jr and Carter of La kehu r st a nd t wo daughters Claudia of Missouri and Desirae of Lakehurst. He also leaves behind three brothers, James and his wife Mie of Whiting,
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Continued From Page 1 resides in North Carolina, where she is still very active in her church and community. Since it began, performances by the Manchester Gospel Chorus and a special Alumni Chorus, accompanied by a small band of talented musicians, brought the audience to their feet, clapping and singing along to a variety of gospel selections throughout the evening. Eric Lawson, who served as master of ceremonies during the evening spoke about the uniqueness of a district allowing for such a spiritual activity being allowed to occur inside a school. “We are blessed to have the best superintendent of schools in all of New Jersey. We
are honored that he has been part of this wonderful celebration every year and we are thankful because you don’t automatically get that,” Lawson said. Retiring Superintendent David Trethaway noted that he postponed his retirement by one month so he could attend this program in his role of school district leader, one last time. He was the keynote speaker and said he and his wife Ann Marie, had not missed a program during his 14 years as superintendent. “I can’t imagine a better program to be a part of,” Trethaway said. He was pleased that after last year’s event which was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program could resume live. “We need to be here. A program like this,
that energy from those on stage, it reminds us that while we are struggling through (the pandemic) all this there are good things in our lives, and it takes that kind of energy to bring that back to us,” Trethaway said. “Fifty-three years, only in Manchester does this happen. It was a dream 53 years ago and there were many before us that made this possible. We owe it to our children to carry on this tradition so they never forget the sacrifices that men like Dr. Martin Luther King made and to keep his dream alive,” the superintendent said. “Dr. King’s life needs to be studied and remembered. We are living in some very difficult times. We have more in common then we have differences. By listening and understand and respecting each other we’ll be able to make Dr. King’s dream come true which was that people will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Claire Rutz, the advisor for the Gospel Chorus at the middle school, once again served as the event’s coordinator. “We lost our chorus director Selena Bullock
who died of an illness and she was only 49 years old.” Bullock’s daughter Taylor now serves as director; her daughter Jaydyn is assistant director, and her son James is the band director and moderator. “They have continued to honor Dr. King and to create an environment where this is possible. They are immensely talented and so they are carrying on their mother’s work,” Rutz said. “This is a special night,” Rutz added. She is one of several educators who picked up the torch from Cannon’s legacy after she retired: Others include: Evelyn Swift, Peg Viola, and Joan Slater. During the program a short video was shown as a tribute to remember the lives of Bullock, student and former tribute program MC Troy Swift and Claire Weimmer, the former vice principal of the Manchester Middle School. Each were involved with the Gospel Chorus and the annual tribute program. Trethaway noted in his closing words that Manchester was “a very special school district and a very special town. It has been an honor and I wish you all the best!”
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Continued From Page 1 from COVID-related lawsuits to senior communities and other planned real estate developments. However, that law was only made to be short lived. It expired on January 1, 2022. A new Senate bill, S-177, and its Assembly companion, A-729, would eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread. The bill is sponsored by local Senators Christopher Connors and James Holzapfel, with the Assembly version sponsored by their partners in that branch of government: Brian Rumpf, DiAnne Gove, Gregory McGuckin and John Catalano. Support for this measure has already been given by local politicians, such as Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, Berkeley May-
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Continued From Page 1 Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. Mayor Harry Robbins praised Lowe. “It is always rough to lose a beloved member of our community but in the case of Gary Lowe it is no understatement to say that we have lost a patriot, a man who commit-
or Carmen Amato and Berkeley Council members Michael Signorile and Sophia Gingrich. Connors told The Berkeley Times in December that the bill faced a lot of hurdles in order to pass. Other legislators were worried about allowing permanent immunity that goes beyond a state of emergency, for example. It never made it to the floor for a vote. He had hoped the governor would extend it via Executive Order, but that didn’t happen and the bill died when the legislative session concluded. Now, it’s been re-introduced. With the re-introduction of new bills, the 9th District legislators said “Our legislation proposes to eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread. In our opinion, this is a more effective approach to the extent that senior communities would not have to deal with this issue every year as we do not know how long COVID will
remain a public health matter.” “With the appropriate safeguards and the legal assurance, everything worked fi ne last summer,” McGuckin said. “As this pandemic rolls on with no end in sight, there’s no reason not to make this solution permanent, and that’s exactly what our legislation will do.” Communities would be required to post signage at the entrance to shared spaces including pools and gyms notifying visitors that by entering the areas they are waiving all civil liability for damages arising from COVID. “Residents who invest their hard-earned money in communities so they can enjoy the amenities should have the option to enjoy what they pay for,” said Assemblyman Catalano. “After two years of the pandemic, people have learned to accept a reasonable level of risk when they leave the home, and they are tired of being told what they can’t do. Our seniors have earned the right to
hang out at the pool and enjoy the clubhouse and gym in their communities.” The local lawmakers blame Democrats for dragging their feet on the bill to extend the immunity. However, the immunity was created in the first place by bills that have five Democrats and one Republican as their primary sponsors (Holzapfel, McGuckin, and Catalano were co-sponsors). The original bills that created the immunity were S-3584 and A-4979. The Senate bill reads, in part: “Any illness, injury, death, or other damages arising from, or related to, an exposure to, or transmission of, COVID-19 on the premises of a planned real estate development shall not give rise to any cause of action. “The immunity provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.”
ted his life and career to public service.” “A decade ago, he joined the Borough Council taking the oath from his wheelchair where he had been confi ned since suffering a spinal injury in 2009. It did not deter him, not for a single day. Service was in Gary’s heart and blood,” the mayor said. Mayor Robbins said Lowe served in the
Lakehurst Police Department for 15 years rising to the rank of sergeant and before that he served our country as U.S. Marine for four years. At the time of his swearing in years ago he told reporters he hoped to help his community “preserve its small-town feel.” “Gary loved to meet people and his
presence loomed large on the Borough Council where he was both a devoted colleag ue and a t r usted f r iend. My deepest condolences to his family. May we all meet the high standards that Gary set and may we continue to serve the community Gary cherished with the same passion he brought to work every day,” Robbins said.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL The COVID Bubble Recently, I was waiting for a table at a restaurant in Brick, and overheard the conversation of another group who were waiting. One man said he didn’t understand the big deal about COVID, since f rom ever y t h i ng he’s heard, it’s just a really bad head cold. This was in January of 2022, so give or take two years after COVID-19 made landfall here. It made me thin k about why some people take the virus more seriously than others. Some people are in a bubble. They’ve been fortunate enough not to cross paths with anyone who’s been seriously impacted by it. As of this writing, there have been 2,445 deaths in Ocean County in those two years. The youngest death was a 20-year-old. The oldest was 104. The average age was in the late 70s. Like Stalin said, “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic.” He was talking about the military, but it applies to a lot of things. You hear about 2,000 deaths in your county and you can’t imagine it. But if you know someone who died, then it hits home. Personally, I’ve been for tunate as well. My daughter got it, but literally she had symptoms for about 3 hours. She visited a friend on a Monday. On Wednesday, that friend woke up with a fever and tested positive, and then on Friday, my kid woke up congested so we took her for a test. She was feeling fi ne before we even got back from the test. I only know one person who died from it, a friend’s father who was in a nursing home in the summer of 2020. I got
vaccinated and I wear a mask in most public places because there are people in my circle who have immune system issues. My family and I are healthy. But it’s not just about me. I think about the other people who are not as fortunate as me. My wife teaches toddlers with special needs. They’re fragile. She can’t get sick. My mother has a thyroid issue. If you love someone who has a compromised immune system, you think differently about the virus. People have blinders on for most of their lives. It’s a defense mechanism, really. You couldn’t survive if you were aware of all the suffering going on all the time. I would say it’s biological. It’s a way to keep yourself alive. But the world goes on outside your bubble, even if you’re not aware of it. And it goes beyond the pandemic. If you’ve never spoken to someone who wa s homeless, you don’t really understand homelessness. If you’ve never spoken to someone suffering from addiction, you don’t really understand addiction. If you’ve never spoken to someone who’s been on the receiving end of system ic racism, you don’t really understand racism. Just because it isn’t a big deal to you, it doesn’t mean that it’s not a big deal. You’ve just been fortunate. I’m not saying to live in fear. I’m just saying you have to listen, have understanding, and have compassion for others. Because without understanding and compassion, we won’t overcome anything. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor They Are All Betty Whites Yesterday was a ver y rough day at work. We lost a 99-year-old wonderful man. I work in Skilled Nursing (Nursing home). Yes there are mostly older, medically compromised, people there. It is most likely their permanent, last home. We will fall short, but we try to do our best for them. I hear comments from friends outside of work at times like “how can you handle it?” or if we lose someone “Well they are all going to pass at some point, why are you sad?” Yes we get attached. Yes they pass away. Yes we know they will at some point. Yes we still mourn. We mourn in different ways from each other, we mourn together many times. Even when you expect it, you’re human, you are emotional. You’re sad. We grieve together My part of being a Heath Care worker is to just make their final years, months, weeks or days as comfortable, gentle as we can. Sometimes it’s little things we do that make a big difference; a Facetime call to a distant relative, using that technology with them for the first time, getting them an orange soda, filling a bird feeder outside their room window. I had someone this past year go on hospice and she told her hospice nurse the one thing she wished for was an Italian Ice. I had
some in our freezer, only lemon flavor. As I brought her one, I thought about getting her a fresh one from the boardwalk soon, my disappointment this was all I had to offer, and I gave her the supermarket one apologetically and asking if she would like a different flavor, but she was so appreciative I don’t think any other would have surpassed that one, the timing was perfect. Doing the little we can, we are blessed every day by their thankfulness, love, and relationships we get in return, often tenfold. My favorite quote is by Mother Theresa of Calcutta: “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Being a caregiver is a special, sacred relationship, we spend so much time with people we form bonds with them and each other, so different from own outside relationships and at times, difficult to explain to others. Sometimes we have heartbreak. We move on, we come back tomorrow. I have days where I sit in my car and cry or drive home in silence or prayer. I have many days where my heart is full or a little something someone said to me resonates with me on and on and on. A couple weeks ago, Betty White passed away. She was 99 years old. Regarding her passing, many people said: “you know someone is special when they pass away at 99 and the world thinks it
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wasn’t long enough to have them around …… Well we feel that way all the time. We have many “Betty Whites.” The world doesn’t know them, but we do. We learn their history, their preferences, their careers, their families and friends. We have a responsibility to them. We know their time with us may be limited, but they touch our lives and we are sad to see them go even when we know they are in a better place or out of pain. We lose our “Betty Whites” every day……. Health Care Worker Harrogate
Thanks For Successful Toy Drive The PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corps League of Toms River would like to thank the people of Ocean County for donating to Toys for Tots. 2021 was the best year we have had so far. The generosity of families, individuals and businesses were amazing especially during such difficult times. We could never have made the holidays as happy as they were for so many children and families in need. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Arcalo Forgione Manchester
Focus On Voting Rights While We Can One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol. A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol Building and threatened the lives of the elected officials and staff
working there - the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections. One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections - while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts. The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let made-up Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy. Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country. Gregory A. Clewell Seaside Heights
Off Road Trails Needed Dear Jackson Times, I am Chris Kramer from Troop 9. I along with many others believe that there should be some four wheeler, Razor, and dirt bike trails open to the public. These trails could give access to camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Even if these trails are not free, a lot of people would go and ride around, and pay whatever fee, and it would help bring in a little money for the township. It could be used for the other parts of the township to preserve the wildlife and agriculture. Chris Kramer Troop 9
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Residents:
Continued From Page 1 For those who weighed in on the county’s plans to procure the Surf & Stream Campground earlier this month, the purchase raised personal implications. “The property owner accepted and negotiated an offer of $7.4 million, and has agreed to demolish structures on the property,” announced Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “Manchester Township has wholeheartedly supported this project and are contributing $1.5 million for the purchase.” The county’s portion of the money comes from the Natural Lands Trust Fund, which is fueled by a tax on every property in the county. Thirty or more families live on the site year-round and see themselves as a community unrooted with no place to go. Several said they only became aware of their prospective displacement in recent weeks. Annette Diaz raised her children in a large home in Jackson she said had an estimated value of $500,000. She clenched a designer pocketbook under her arm as she told her story to the commissioners. Diaz moved to Surf & Stream after a divorce left her in financial ruins four years ago. Many of the occupants on the campground live in recreational vehicles that can easily be attached to a hitch. Diaz opted for a Park Model, which she said can’t be relocated. “First and foremost, I need to know what the plan is, as we’ve heard nothing,” implored Diaz. “I need to know how fast this is happening. I don’t want to find myself homeless.” Others who rent lots at Surf & Stream expressed their fears as well. One gentleman said the problem was not so much moving his camper, as it was finding a place to park it full-time.
“I understand that this is a seasonal campground,” Haines said. “The arrangement you have with the owner of the property presently is between you and the owner. Anytime we buy any natural lands, all structures are going to be torn down.” Anthony M. Agliata, Ocean County Planning Director said the transaction won’t be finalized until government authorities conclude their due diligence, including surveying and environmental reviews. He estimated the timeframe for the exchange as between six and nine months. Haines said she felt badly and suggested the worried residents speak with Stephen Scaturro, Ocean County Director of Consumer Affairs. Scaturro stayed after the two-hour commissioner’s meeting and exchanged contact information. “The campgrounds aren’t touted as a year-round development,” said Scaturro in an interview. “Ideally, the seller of the property would come to some sort of agreement to put some money in escrow and help these people relocate from there.” Scaturro suggested the property owner might offer to purchase the more permanent structures. None of the occupants appear to have written lease agreements and many pay their lot fees in cash. The law requires the landowner file eviction proceedings to remove them from the property. In an interview with The Manchester Times in 2018, Barry Bielat said he purchased the campgrounds in 2008 as an investment opportunity. He saw it as a beautiful place on the river and thought it would be a good location for a combination of new homes and businesses. When he made his case for redevelopment in 2018, Bielat admitted that some people rented the lots for twelve months. However, he claimed those who paid year-round fees relocated elsewhere in the winter and no full-time residents would be displaced. Bielat did not respond to a request for
comment on how he intends to handle the current situation. Residents from Surf & Stream say they haven’t heard from him either. A Winter Visit To Surf & Stream The bulk of the 200 lots clustered together at Surf & Stream contain recreational vehicles differing in size, age and model. The site also includes a sprinkling of cabins, as well as some more permanent structures resembling mobile homes. Some of the RVs are draped in fitted covers, presumably to protect them from the elements during the winter months. Meanwhile, many of the lots had cars parked out front on a Thursday morning visit. Barking dogs somewhat confirm their human companions haven’t taken off for warmer parts. Flocks of geese and ducks congregated by the river appear to consider the campgrounds their year-round residence. Their presence across the street from a brown building marked the General Store seems counterintuitive to the frigid temperatures. The door to the Surf & Stream General Store opened up to a scene reminiscent of the fictional town of Mayberry. A group of neighbors sat together at a diner type counter as part of their daily routine. Marie Cicalo stood behind the counter and identified herself as the campground’s assistant manager. She and her husband own a brand new 42-foot camper that’s parked on one of the first lots. She’s as surprised as the rest of the community they’ll be forced to move. And, she has no idea where she’s going next. “The worst part is we’re made out to be such a bad place,” said Cicalo, as he offered a cup of coffee. “It really isn’t. They’re just a few bad apples here like everywhere else.” A woman bundled up in a fleece robe walked in and joined the conversation. She said she didn’t like the media portraying
the campgrounds in such a negative light. A 2019 stabbing left a man dead at the entrance to Surf & Stream. From his seat at the counter, resident Stephen Hand said the killing was the result of a drug deal gone bad. “The problems in the neighborhood are like in any development,” Cicalo shared. You just notice it more here because we’re on top of each other. It’s more concentrated.” Cicalo excused herself to answer the telephone. Someone was calling in to inquire about the availability of lot rentals. With no instructions from higher ups to do otherwise, Cicalo responded she had some very small sites available. Hand said he’s been bringing his children to the campgrounds for more than four decades. He’s lived there full time for the last couple of years and his problem is not picking up and moving his camper. It’s finding a place to relocate. “There are only so many full-time campgrounds in New Jersey,” Hand said. “People here are limited as to where they can go.” Diaz, the first one to speak to the commissioners, said she plans to fight for help until the end. She’s worked too hard to change her life from where it was four years ago. And, she has no regrets that she made her new beginning at Surf & Stream. “I love my space here,” Diaz said. “I have friends here in the summer and the kids love it. We have a DJ on Fridays, and movies on Saturdays. It’s not a blighted area like the media portrayed. And if the cops were always here, the town would have shut it down.” Although the property owner has never contacted Diaz to advise she’d need to move, Diaz sent Bielat a letter herself. She’s also written to each of the commissioners. According to Diaz, she entitled her letter “Annette’s Displacement.” She’s hoping someone pays attention – sooner than later.
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Congressman Smith Writes Letter Asking For Proof Olympic Uniforms Made Without Slaves
WASHINGTON, D.C . – In a bipartisan letter, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), together with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), pressed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to prove Olympic uniforms are not made with forced labor from China’s Xinjiang Region - where the Chinese Communist Party is committing genocide against predominantly-Muslim Uyghurs and other Central Asian minorities. The letter to IOC President Thomas Bach comes after the Committee entered contracts ahead of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Games with two companies - Anta Sports and Hengyuanxiang Group (HYX Group) - that have stated publicly that they use cotton from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). “Because Anta and HYX Group both continue to use cotton produced in the XUAR, there is a worrisome possibility that IOC personnel or others attending the 2022 Olympic Games will be wearing clothing contaminated by forced labor,” the three lawmakers wrote in the letter. “Cotton produced in the XUAR is synonymous with forced labor and the systematic repression that takes place there. The Chinese Communist Party and government have created a system of mass surveillance and internment, forbidden the observance of key tenets of Islam and otherwise restricted individuals’ ability to peacefully practice their religion, forcibly sterilized women and forced them to undergo abortions, and separated children from their families. “As a starting point to fulfilling its commitment to uphold and respect human rights, and in line with the preservation of human dignity enshrined in the Olympic Charter, the IOC must uphold and respect the human rights of those who made the uniforms on their backs.” In the letter, the three lawmakers asked the IOC to make public the assurances the Committee reportedly received from the companies that their products were not produced by forced labor and offer an explanation as to why such assurances could be trusted given the inability to conduct independent audits in the region. “Chinese sportswear company Anta Sports continues to use cotton produced in the XUAR despite such concerns. A March 2021 South China Morning Post article reported that Anta is the ‘official sportswear uniform supplier’ of the IOC through the end of 2022. Anta will supply the IOC with apparel, shoes, and accessories. In March 2021, Anta reportedly quit the social compliance group Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and further voiced its support for continued use of cotton produced in the XUAR,” the lawmakers wrote. Last month, the Uyghur Forced Labor
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WHITING – On February 11, “The Lost Valentine” will be shown. This romantic made-for-television drama is about a TV reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt) who seeks the truth about a woman’s (Betty White) husband, a naval pilot who never returned from duty in World War II. This film is being shown for Valentine’s Day and in memory of Betty White. The movie is non-rated, runs 1 hour and 40 minutes and is shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired. Doors opens at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy refreshments that will be served until 5:45
p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting off of Route 530. At the time of writing this article, masks were being required to be worn by everyone regardless of vaccinated status except for when eating or drinking. Chairs will be spaced for socially distancing, but can be repositioned if you desire. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you. All are welcome for the low cost of $2. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.
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MANCHESTER – The Meadows of Lake Ridge has announced an upcoming trip to the Parade of Nations & Virginia International Tattoo on April 28 through May 1. Cost is $585 per person double occupancy; and $808 for single occupancy per person. Package includes: three nights lodging, three breakfasts, three full course dinners including the spirit of Norfolk Dinner Show, performances of the Virginia international tattoo show, reserved seats for the
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Audubon Bingo Tuesday Night
MANCHESTER – Audubon Social Club will be hosting Audubon Bingo Tuesday Night at 73 Martin Drive, Pine Ridge at Crestwood. Doors open at 5 p.m. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. Exciting new games. New boards with grayed out backgrounds on all specials.
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The Resident’s Club Crestwood Village VII Valentine’s Dance
WHITING – The Resident’s Club Crestwood Village VII is hosting a Valentine’s Dance on February 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Fernwood Hall, 1 Falmouth Avenue. Tickets are $10 per person and includes: setups, snacks on table, coffee and cake
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Souper Bowl Weekend At Whiting UMC
WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church is planning a “Souper Bowl” weekend to remember! First, they are helping you with your Super Bowl get-togethers by offering a Sub sale on February 12 at the church. They are making subs with ham, salami and provolone dressed with onion, lettuce and tomato on the side. Along with the subs, they are providing a drink and chips! All this for $10. The subs will be ready for contactless pickup at the rear of the church from 4 to 5 p.m. on February 12. To order, call 732-289-4591 and leave your name and the number of subs you would like. You can pay for your order at pick up.
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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Borough Historical Society is holding the annual Soup-R-Bowl of Chili Challenge on January 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street. Area clubs and organizations make soups and chili and compete for the trophies of People’s Choice. Some of the groups joining in the challenge this year are, Lakehurst Vol. Fire Co, First Aid, Police, Fleet Reserve, Arista Care Cooking Club, Our Special Klub of TR, Manchester Special Education Parent Advisory Group
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“Preferred Company With Joel & Friends” To Be Heard On 91.9 WBNJ-FM
JERSEY SHORE – Because of its continuing popularity and a growing audience, the radio show “Preferred Company & Friends” with Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, will now be heard on WBNJ-FM 91.9, Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. beginning January 31. For the launch of its new morning radio show, listeners have a chance to win $500. Enter the contest by filling out a form found at preferredradio.com. The winner will be announced February 12 on the new morning show of “Preferred Company with Joel & Friends.”
Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show Preferred Company in 2014 to discuss topics of interest to families, the senior community, and caregivers as another way to help many people who need home health services, ranging in age from three months to 106. Markel uses his passion for radio to promote many charitable and nonprofit causes, and to discuss various health and wellness topics. Besides Preferred clients and staff, Markel likes to feature local talent on the show as well as television celebrities. Listeners are invited to call in or send emails to interact with the hosts. Guests have included leaders in health care and adult services, plus celebrity interviews, nostalgia, and stories of inspiration, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor and honesty. “Preferred Company with Joel & Friends” can be heard on radio stations throughout New Jersey. For more details, visit preferred radio.com or call 800-603-CARE.
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
5 Silent Benefits Of Better Hearing
Some benefits of better hearing are obvious: ease of communication, greater awareness of surroundings, reduced confusion, and the like. But did you know there are even more compelling reasons to improve your hearing? Many studies have been conducted on how healthy hearing supports a healthy life, and the findings may surprise you. Could one of these inspire you to optimize your hearing? 1. Better Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, a study from The Hearing Journal reports that some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss. 2. Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain works harder to process sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. Per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use improved participants’ cognitive function. 3. Increased Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported im-
provements in their family relationships, self-confidence, social connections, mental health, and other psychological and functional areas of their lives. 4. Greater Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so it’s more difficult to remain steady on your feet. Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance. 5. Higher Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal reported that those with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss. Already a proud owner of hearing technology? Your hearing changes over time, and new developments are always emerging. If it’s been a while since we last saw you, schedule a hearing check today! Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Understanding D Dimer And 6 Strategies To Reduce It By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
D dimer is a blood test that evaluates levels of a protein fragment when there’s a clot hanging around in the bloodstream. If this level is elevated, it’s often a tip-off that there was a tiny blood clot formed in your body and now you’re breaking it down. Now that people can self-order their own blood work at many places around town, you might want to evaluate your own D dimer level. I must caution you that if it’s elevated, you need to alert your physician and find out if you need anticoagulant therapy, and what other measures you can be doing. Blood clots are dangerous so you don’t want to ignore an elevated D dimer level. In the hospital setting, a D dimer blood test will be ordered if you have bronchitis or pneumonia in order to assess risk for respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a number of other blood clotting disorders. Fibrin isn’t the bad guy. Fibrin is an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen when your blood forms a clot. That’s okay and healthy because if you bleed from a paper cut, you want that to happen. The scab that forms is part of the normal hemostatic response. Healthy fibrin levels means your blood moves through your vessels freely, and comfortably,
without sticking to capillary walls and impeding blood flow. That’s important because a healthy fibrin level means that oxygen and nutrients get delivered to all your organs. Sometimes a blood clot is not present, but the D dimer is high. This is a short-coming of the test because it causes unnecessary alarm. For example, pregnancy, liver disease or a recent surgery can raise D dimer in the absence of a blood clot. Since the D dimer is an evaluation of clotting and a blood clot requires fibrin to form, you should think of natural, easy ways to protect your blood, keep it healthy, and keep your fibrin levels down in the normal range. Here are some nutritional considerations, please ask your doctor if it’s right for you: 1. Grape seed extract 2. Bromelain 3. Ginko biloba 4. Nattokinase 5. Lumbrokinase 6. Garlic I know many of you will self-order this test. If it’s not in the normal range, be sure to consult a qualified physician, especially if your blood pressure is high or you have heart disease. If you’d like to read my longer, more comprehensive article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Launches Cookie Season 2022
FARMINGDALE – On January 11, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season, bringing back the classic family favorites, plus the newest addition to the lineup: Adventurefuls™. Girl Scouts across the country will embark on a new adventure with the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls: the 2022 Girl Scout
Cookie Program. For the fi rst time, Girl Scouts across the United States will offer Adventurefuls™ alongside other national favorites like Thin Mints® and Samoas®. An indulgent, brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls™ take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure, just like
Girl Scouts take on their own amazing adventures all year long. For the past two seasons, girl entrepreneurs hosted virtual cookie booths and drive-thru contactless cookie stands, as well as learned about the distribution process behind food delivery services through hands-on order fulfillment. In real-time with the entrepreneurial community across
the country, Girl Scouts practiced adaptability and resilience to innovate solutions to unprecedented challenges. And through the Girl Scout Cookie Program girls earn new Cookie Business badges, get a taste of being entrepreneurs, and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life. “Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase supports the next generation of female entrepreneurs acquire hands-on experience in what it takes to be successful,” said interim GSJS CEO Heather Coburn. “All proceeds from the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program sales stay local and support a wide range of leadership experiences. You may see cookies, but we see leadership and adventure in each box.” How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Season Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April. Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies in a few different ways: • If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to fi nd out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local and state safety protocols. • You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to be among the fi rst to receive information about Girl Scout Cookies and to fi nd out about other exciting Girl Scout news. • Beginning February 18, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at girlscoutcookies.org to fi nd a booth near you, to purchase cookies from a local Girl Scout troop for delivery, or to donate cookies to fi rst responders and local causes. For more information, visit gsfun.org/ cookies.
“Snooki Shop” Opening This Spring In Seaside Heights
By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is making a return to Seaside Heights, but not for any TV show. The MTV star announced on her social media that a new location of her “Snooki Shop” boutique will be opening on the Boulevard in the spring. The news was posted last week on her Instagram, with Seaside Heights being the third location of her shop along side her Madison location and Hudson Valley in New York. The shop will feature women’s clothes, picked by Polizzi herself, such as dresses, tops, pants, sports clothing, shoes and more. The shop also sells Polizzi’s own makeup line.
Substitute Custodians Needed
MANCHESTER – Substitute custodians needed district wide, $13 per hour. Email Chris Brown, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, at: cbrown@mtschools.org.
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R.C. Shea & Assoc.
Inside The Law If You Have Been Injured During A Car Crash, Fall, Or Other Traumatic Event Remember Social Media Is Not Your Friend By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Once an injury claim is reported to an insurance company their number one priority is to stop the bleeding. Not your bleeding; their bleeding! The primary concern of any insurance company is to find a way to not pay your claim, so you will be immediately investigated. What Do Insurance Adjusters Look For After A Claim Is Filed? A personal injury claim is built on evidence. While your lawyer is compiling evidence to support your claim, the insurance adjuster on the other side is looking for ways to undermine it. Beware of prying eyes. Your social media accounts are full of tidbits — even your most innocent posts, photos, or those you are tagged in — can be woven together and used against you. Even posts made by your family and friends are fair game for an aggressive adjuster. Even if all your social media accounts are protected with the strictest privacy controls, sometimes harmful information finds its way into the hands of the adjuster. It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all. Adjusters look for the weakest link. If they sense you lack self-control, they may try to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Instagram. They also may try to buddy up to your friends to get insider information about you and the accident. Even your posts on dating sites can be mined and used against you. What to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Avoid doing anything on social media that could hurt your claim. You only have one opportunity to get this right, so you should leave nothing to chance. Tell your friends to refrain from posting anything about you or tagging you in photos on social media — past,
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present, or future. If you see the need to delete anything from your accounts, ask your attorney first. It could be seen as an attempt to destroy evidence. What Not to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Sharing information about your case on social media makes it public. You instantly give up any confidentiality protections. The defense can subpoena it and use it against you. It’s best to post nothing. For this reason, keep in mind the following: Don’t reply to questions from your friends or family asking about how you’re feeling. Don’t post photos of yourself exercising or doing anything physical. Don’t post any medical information or anything from your attorney. Don’t post “check-ins.” Don’t accept “friend” or “follow” requests from people you don’t know. Don’t bad-mouth the insurance company. Don’t defend your actions during the accident. Don’t send texts or private messages. Don’t lie, especially about when events occurred. Everything online is time-stamped and can be used against you. Contact R.C. Shea & Associates If You Have Been Injured If you’re the victim of an accident then choosing the right personal injury lawyer is the most important decision you will make. At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 years of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will handle your case. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us now to get started 732-505-1212.
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Berkeley Man Arrested In Parkway Shooting
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged for attempted homicide after opening fire at a car on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey State Police said. On January 12, police said two men had an altercation at a gas station in Manchester. The victim and the suspect both left the station in the same direction. The suspect opened fire on the victim as his car got on the Parkway near exit 80. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury to the knee and was brought to Community Medical Center by another occupant in the car. The victim provided a description of the suspect, who was driving a black Dodge Charger. State Police Detectives along with members of the Manchester Township Police Department were able to identify the car involved in the shooting, and determined that 22-year-old William Sabo of Berkeley fired at the victim’s car from the passenger side.
On January 14, detectives from the Troop “D” Criminal Investigation Office along with members of the State Police K9 Unit, TEAMS Unit, Berkeley Police, and Ocean County Prosecutors Office executed a search warrant at Sabo’s home in Berkeley Township and arrested him without incident. After searching the home and Sabo’s car, detectives seized a .40 caliber handgun, a .32 caliber revolver, two high-capacity magazines, 2.5 ounces of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Sabo was charged with attempted homicide, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a weapon during a CDS offense, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Charges are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Volunteers Needed For Hospice Care
OCEAN COUNTY − Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers who are willing to give companionship to a patient and their family. This is a gift one gives to themselves as
the rewards are abounding – to help another at this time in their lives. For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen O’Connell at 914-275-5766 or e-mail her at kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net
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CLASSIFIEDS Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (7) Looking for woman senior 65 or more companion plus having same interests berkeley area medium height call J.R. 732-557-5017. (7)
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–Photo courtesy Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates TOMS RIVER – Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will provide one day of free preventive and emergency pediatric dental care and, if necessary, make referrals for continuing treatment for children ages 12 and under as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month (CDHM) again this year! The one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS), will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022 in the Toms River location. This day is part of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay. Dental Decay is more common than other childhood diseases
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Celebrating 42 Years of Serving the Community Family Owned & Operated Since 1978 Second Generation –Photo by Joe Morgan Gotta love aerial photography at the Jersey Shore. This drone shot is over Downtown Lakehurst. You can see the joint base in the background and Union Avenue front and center. Can you spot Micromedia’s original office in the picture? It’s the building with the blue awnings.
Library Photo Exhibit: Seasons Of Life
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Seasons of Life, a month-long exhibit by Toms River photographer Carol Stauffer. The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Branch McConnell Gallery during February, consists of inspirational photography. For Carol, the seasons of our lives are best ref lected in the changing seasons of nature. Each offers unique challenges and gifts, helping us to learn and grow. Carol views nature as a living canvas of beauty, harmony and wisdom. She desires to inspire all who view her photography to open their eyes and hearts
to these gifts. Carol’s affi nity for nature’s inspiration and solace began in her youth, as she explored her rural Pennsylvania surroundings with a Brownie camera. Later, while pursuing degrees in Education, Dance Therapy and Massage Therapy, she studied the connections of body, mind and spirit in self-expression. The experience enhanced the spiritual nature of her work. Seasons of Life is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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Continued From Page 24 Dr. Elisa Velazquez. “This program, in its 18th year, will help the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it.” Children who come to Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA) on that Friday will receive a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County. “We provide FREE care for children in need with no insurance
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every year for Give Kids A Smile day and it is truly a gratifying day!” says Dr Matt Sones, a partner of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA). OPDA has three locations (Toms River, Manahawkin, and Cream Ridge) and the board-certified pediatric dentists provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, sedation dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign and special needs dentistry for all kids. The site for GIVE KIDS A SMILE is 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River. Appointments are required. Contact the office at 732-473-1123 to schedule. For more information, visit oceanpediatricdental.com.
County Mourns Commissioner’s Wife
By Chris Lundy EAGLESWOOD – County officials are mourning Evelyn Kelly, wife of County Commissioner John “Jack” Kelly, who passed away on January 22 at their home in West Creek. The 66-year-old was born in Mannheim, Germany, before moving to New Jersey. She worked as a mail carrier in West Creek and was a member of St. Theresa R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children John P. Jr., and wife Dana,
of Little Egg Harbor; daughters Dawn Marie Kelly, of West Creek; and Crystal Lynn Martin and husband Justin, of Pennsauken; son William C. Kelly and wife Christina, of Boynton Beach, FL, son James T. Kelly, of West Creek; sister Helga Venegas and husband Eddie, of Miami, FL., sister Frances Recker, of Lacey; brother Walter J. Bodie, of Brick; sister Ellen Peters, of Toms River; grandchildren Cecelia, Juliana, Sullivan, and Evelyn, along with best friend for many years Ann Marie Janicek, of Lacey.
Winter Shows Offered At OCC
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at OCC has a spectacular lineup of performances, and other exciting events. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon, or check out one of the livestreams! Anna Keiserman & Chris Herbert – Afternoon Recital Series: 2 p.m., February 25. Free/Advance Registration Required. The TEN Tenors: Love is in the Air: 8
p.m., April 1. In-Person Tickets $35–$55/ VIP Pre-Show Reception Add-On: $75. Shawn Colvin: Steady On Anniversary Tour: 8 p.m., April 30. In-Person General Admission Tickets: $35-$55 / VIP Package Seats: $135. For more information about upcoming events, visit grunincenter.org or call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732255-0500
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 29 - FEB 4 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t restrict yourself, let yourself be fluid and open. In the week to come, you might enjoy interacting with people much older or younger, or become interested in some of the latest thoughts and trends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may crave plenty of action, but too-frequent or disruptive interruptions and changes in your plans may keep things popping as the week unfolds. Your social life might interfere with other obligations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you must take a chance, bet on a sure thing. Review your goals and the practical steps needed to achieve them. In the week to come, you may develop an understanding about how a key relationship heightens your enthusiasm. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest relationships should run smoothly during the week ahead because your loved ones are likely to make an effort to be entertaining. You may enjoy opportunities to express your creative side with new hobbies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your taste for elegance and sophistication might be at odds with some things in the upcoming week. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to relax in formal settings. Be friendly so people are open to your objectivity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You must respect yourself if you want to earn the respect of others. Follow your highest ideals and behave in ways that make you proud of yourself. Enjoy learning to handle some new skills as this week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Just to be contrary, you might adopt an opposing view. Remain organized and attentive to duties even when you yearn to try something different. Loved ones may demand more freedom during the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, loved ones may seem more difficult than usual. Focus on getting attention for your accomplishments rather than for your rebellion against conventions. Resist any urge to stir up problems. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impress people with your industry as well as your enthusiasm in the week ahead. There may be time to dive into home improvements or choose tasteful items at a discount. Flaunt your casual but rugged style. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may become aware of how someone feels and find ways to help them find new freedom. Unusual ideas and people may stimulate your interests. During the upcoming week, hidden emotional issues may be revealed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain your self-discipline. You may be frustrated by unexpected changes to your plans in the week ahead and realize that the only way to fulfill your dreams is to become more flexible and organized. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put some thoughtfulness into your work. Making money might be the goal but only so you can keep a roof over your head and own beautiful things. Gather facts before entering into agreements in the week ahead.
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