The BERKELEY Times Vol. 29 - No. 45
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Photo by Chris Lundy The Baba Yaga sculpture reflects nature as she oversees the garden. By Chris Lundy BE AC H WO OD – Tucked away on a quiet street, large statues st a nd out f rom t he suburban landscape. T he se scu lpt u re s e voke c u r io sit y i n p e ople d r iv i ng by. They are the work of Martina Smejkalova, who surrounds herself
with beautiful things. A n a t i v e of t h e Czech Republic, she was amazed by how much garbage Americans made. Perhaps, she thought, she c ou ld m a ke u se of these non-recyclable plastics. What better way for somet h i ng to spend eternity on
Earth than as part of a work of art? She makes the basic shape using plastics wrapped with chicken wire or tape. Then it is coated with mortar. As it takes shape, the face forms organic a l ly. T he r e’s not a set plan. It comes about through the art
of creation. After wards, Smejkalova and her husband Kevin Hinninger might come up with a name for the new sculpture – whatever fits its face. They all have character. The Baba Yaga, more than six feet tall, is an old wisewoman with a glint of mischief in her eye. She represents aspects of Mother Nature. “She can be cruel but she can be nice.” Eve n t he fe nc e around the property is art. Each length has a different scene painted on it. W hen one fence section came off, it wasn’t wasted. It was made into the floor of a small sitting
April 27, 2024
Intellectual Disabilities Committee Named By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A new committee will help guide the town in making decisions that affect people with autism and similar conditions. The Advisory Committee on Intellectual Disabilities will give suggestions to the governing body on how to better accommodate people with different needs. For example, programs put on by the Recreation Department could be altered or expanded to be more inclusive. The members will be Mike Cermak, Jo-Dee
Photo by Chris Lundy Former Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th) retired last year from the State Assembly.
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with over 30 years of experience teaching American history and civics at Southern Regional High School, Gove replaces Carl V. Thulin, Jr. as a Trustee. She will be the second retired educator to join the current (Assemblywoman See Page 4)
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Former Assemblywoman Appointed To OCC Board By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Board of C o m m i s s i o n e r s voted u na n i mou sly t o a p p o i n t fo r m e r Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to the Ocean County College Board of Trustees. A retired educator
Frulio, Shane Cranstoun, Mike Moll, Don Rowley, and John Fosbre. Over the years, the township has created committees made up of unpaid volunteers who have expertise in various topics. In staffing changes this year, Michael Tier Sr. was appointed director of staff. Other recent contracts include Angela Jimenez as assistant municipal treasurer and Debra Ozut as personnel officer. The position of township attorney was created, with a salary
By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK - Two local entrepreneurs, David Restiano and Dr. Daniel Staats, a physical therapist, made a splash on the April 12th episode of Shark Tank with their company SORx, which features a unique product called SORSOAP. The soap not only cleanses but also serves as a muscle pain relief tool, leading them to strike (Shark Tank See Page 9)
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