The BERKELEY Times Vol. 29 - No. 14
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Ocean County’s Rich History Comes Alive
September 23, 2023
Famed Hot Dog Haven Returns
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Wearing shirts invoking the phoenix rising from the flames, der Wunder Wiener workers had the fryers cooking on a banner re-opening weekend. It had been more than five years to get to this moment. Owner Gerald LaCrosse had to get healthy enough to do it, before even going through the process of rebuilding. LaCrosse was doing some routine work on June 11, 2018. It was a Monday, and in the morning, too.
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The stand wasn’t open. But by some happenstance he was inside when an SUV veered off Route 9 and plowed into the stand. During his recovery, he thanked the many people who came out of the woodwork to lend a hand, not the least of which the Berkeley, Beachwood, and Pine Beach police departments who held a fundraiser for him. The location of the trailer was moved away from the highway. There are also now big poles coming out (Hot Dog- See Page 4)
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 12
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
Inside The Law Page 24
Classifieds Pages 21
Berkeley Historical Society members dressed in period garb. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As visitors stepped into Ocean County’s Third Annual History Day, they were instantly transported back in time by the captivating
melodies of Revolutionary-era music. The enchanting sounds woven together by three members of the “Ministers of Apollo” featured instruments such as the
harpsichord and delivered mesmerizing vocal renditions, all complemented by the distinctive cadence of the fife and drum. Dressed in period-appropriate attire, Eliza
Vincz-Lichack, Erik Linchack, and Matthew Skic showcased their undeniable musical talent and shared their deep passion for history. (History - See Page 4)
Photo by Chris Lundy A line of customers waited for the return of der Wunder Wiener.
Tiny Library Hutches Coming To Town
Photo by Chris Lundy This Little Free Library is on the exit lane of the Beachwood Municipal Complex. It was built as an Eagle Scout Project.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There’s the large and inviting Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library system on Station Road, but soon there might be other places for people to find books in town. Councilman James Byrnes said he is building small libraries. They
look like a quaint model house, with one or two square feet of space for books. They are mounted on posts. Shingles, a door, and waterproof paint keep the books safe from the elements. The idea is that people can leave books there that they don’t want, or they can grab a book that
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looks interesting. Unlike real libraries, there’s no return fee; books don’t even have to be returned. Byrnes said he would like to have one in each ward, perhaps in parks. Berkeley is split up into four wards. Little Free Library, a nonprofit originating in St. Paul, MN, has
been popularizing the concept of structures like these for more than a decade. Their website states “Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. We believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant
book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.” The movement boasts more than 150,000 libraries in 120 countries. However, these are just the ones that get registered with Little Free Library. Anyone can make a similar structure (Library - See Page 4)
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