The BERKELEY Times Vol. 31 - No. 10
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Families Share Night Out With Police
officers took Federal Aeronautics Administration tests to be licensed to fly them, Santucci said. A big screen displayed what the drone was transmitting. They use the drones to find suspects or people who are lost, he said. Residents got to check out first responder equipment and vehicles first hand. Santucci noted that a lot of the special technology is paid for either by grants or by selling items that were used in breaking the law (such as a drug dealer selling out of his car). National Night Out, as the name implies, is held throughout the country, usually the first week in August. Berkeley often holds theirs on a different day, so as to not compete with other towns. It also Photo by Chris Lundy lined up with the summer concerts. Despite being an outside venue, the acoustics Officer Edward LaGreca helped Carter into a police quad. were amazing as two bands took the stage – the Chris Yoder Band and Suit and Mai Tai. People spread By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - There was excitement in the air - as well out with beach chairs and blankets, but the sound was as storm clouds - at the township’s National Night Out at clear on the fringes of the park. This was where a number of community organizations Veterans Park. The event is a way for the public to meet and greet town- had set up booths. If you wanted home services, or if you wanted to know more about how to get help with a ship police and other emergency responders. “This venue is different,” Police Chief Kevin Santucci specific issue, there was probably someone there who said. It creates a way for the residents and the police to could guide the way. As with the other concert nights, food was provided forge bonds at a stress-free event. “It’s very rare for people to call police when something by nonprofits. They sold premade food, manned grills, positive happens,” he said. Usually, their interactions with and kept everyone cool with drinks. Families brought police are when there something wrong is happening. This their kids over to inflatables set up in one corner. A few drops could be felt as you walked around the takes the pressure off, letting people interact with first responders, seeing them as their neighbors. This kind of tables. But if you mentioned that to someone, they community policing is also the philosophy behind DARE silenced you in case you jinxed it. As it was, Manchester-Lakehurst had their Night Out planned for the same and the Junior Police Academy. Also in the air was a drone manned by the police. Six evening, but canceled it when thunder was heard.
New Hospital Program Transforms Life Of Man With Disabilities
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Jonathan Huth knows what it feels like to be left behind. The 27-year-old Toms River High School North graduate has developmental disabilities, and although he was eager to contribute and capable of learning, he faced setback after setback. Despite participating in vocational programs and receiving support services, the transition from school to work felt like a dead end. Jonathan even talked about retiring before he
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had ever landed a job, convinced that no one was really willing to give him a chance. That changed when his mother, Karen Davis, read a story about a new internship program called Project SEARCH launching at Community Medical Center. The program, already successful at Monmouth Medical Center, gives young adults with developmental disabilities hands-on work experience in real job settings. Karen brought the article to Jonathan (New Program - See Page 13)
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Electricity Demands - And Costs - Focus Of Hearing By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - The cost of electricity is increasing quickly, as is our need for it. Far from a simple case of supply and demand, there are more complicated issues at work, which were discussed recently at a hearing of New Jersey lawmakers. The meeting was made up of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, and the Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee. Originally scheduled for Toms River Town Hall, it was changed last minute to Point Pleasant for unknown reasons. There, lawmakers listened to experts about what the future of energy is going to look like, and what we can do about it. Senator Bob Smith chaired the meeting, which had a number of speakers. He urged each speaker to be brief since they had a lot to get through. This article is focused on the beginning of the meeting. The first speaker was Christine Guhl-Sudovy, president of the Board of Public Utilities which oversees electricity, natural gas, and other energy sources. The state is part of the PJM grid, she explained. It provides power to 13 states and the District of Columbia. (Demands - See Page 4)
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Honored By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins in September, it’s a time to consider those going through a tough time, and to remember those no longer with us. For years, Berkeley Township has named September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They’ve urged their residents to wear gold bows or the businesses (Childhood - See Page 5)
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