The BERKELEY Times Vol. 30 - No. 1
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Photo by Bob Vosseller Helen Masavitch greets attendees at her 105th birthday. By Bob Vosseller BERKELEY – Helen Masavitch turned 105 on June 10. She sat and greeted attendees sporting a sash, a tiara and a million-dollar smile as fellow residents and staff of Tall-
woods Care Center of Bayville gathered in the facility’s large party room. Among those who came to help her celebrate and enjoy the live entertainment and of course birthday cake
were her great nephew James Truskowski of Lacey, his fiancé Sharon Muise and greatgreat nephew, 4-yearold Marlin. Truskowski said his great aunt is Polish and Russian and that
his most vivid memory of her was when she would come for a visit driving a red Thunderbird. Activities Director Bonnie Frawley said “she’s greeting everyone here as if she was the queen of Tallwoods and she is.” “She’s very complimentary for everything you do for it doesn’t matter what it is. It can be the tiniest thing, she is very grateful,” Frawley said. Frawley described her further saying that in her younger years, “she loved to take drives in her Pontiac and go where ever her heart desired. She has always been a regimented and self-directed person and is known for living her life on her terms and having a strong but heartfelt personalit y for her family.” (105 Year Old See Page 4)
First Responders Celebrated For Courage Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Berkeley Patrolman Donald Rowley and Berkeley Township Councilman Thomas Grosse with Senator Carmen Amato, Ocean County Prosecutor Brad Billhimer, and 200 Club of Ocean Trustees.
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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The 200 Club of Ocean County shone a light on bravery and dedication at their 35th Annual Awards Reception. Over two dozen local fi rst responders and a Berkeley councilman
received recognition for their courage and unwavering commitment to the safety of Ocean County residents. The evening began with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department’s Color Guard presenting the colors. Ocean
County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, the county’s chief l aw e n fo r c e m e n t officer, was among t he of f icials who ack nowledged the contributions of the honorees. Senator
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June 22, 2024
John Camera’s Decades As Public Servant Remembered
Photo by Christie O’Connor Photography/ New Gallery By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – John Camera wore a number of hats during his decades as a public official. The business administrator of Berkeley, School Board President of Colts Neck, and former councilman and administrator of Seaside Heights passed away from complications related to pancreatic cancer. “He was quite a man,” Mayor John Bacchione said. “He was an asset to the town.” A business administrator is the head of dayto-day operations for a town, answering only to the mayor. Those close to him said Camera was positive about fighting the disease, and didn’t let it slow him down. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Camera,” said Bacchi-
one, who worked with Camera as a member of the Township Council before winning the mayoral election last year. “John helped lead our township for almost nine years with distinction, grace, and a relentless pursuit of a better future for Berkeley Township. His institutional knowledge of our town was astounding. The information he provided to my team during my transition into the mayor’s office was invaluable. He was a great help to me, the town, and the community and he will be sorely missed. “On behalf of the Township of Berkeley and our employees, I extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Phyllis, and his entire family,” he said. (John Camera See Page 10)
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