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─Photo by Chris Lundy Community pools, like this one at Holiday City South, remain closed by executive order. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - The Senior Coalition of Berkeley Tow nsh ip and the Holiday City South Homeow ners Association are suing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health to enable senior residents to use clubhouses and other amenities again. Councilman Michael
Signorile is President of the Coalition and of Holiday City South. He said they will be represented by Paul Leodori P.C. of Medford in this matter. They are seeking an affirmation of the rights of both age-restricted associations and their members living in Berkeley “to be able to enjoy fundamental rights guar-
anteed under both the New Jersey and United States Constitutions.” The complaint was filed on May 4, and as of this printing the case is set for June 7. Mayor Carmen Amato has offered his support as well by fi ling jointly with the Coalition. Township Council President Angelo Guadagno (2nd Ward)
Local Artist Pursues 100 Paintings In “Shore Things” Project
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – A local artist has taken on the personal challenge of creating 100 paintings in a project titled “100 Shore Things.” Melissa Hood, an artist from Point Pleasant, launched the new project on ─Photo courtesy Melissa Hood April 1 with a goal to paint 100 Jersey Melissa Hood painted scenes from around Shore-themed paintings in 100 days. the Jersey Shore, including this one in Hood began her project with the idea Seaside. (Artist - See Page 4)
and Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich are also standing firm with the Coalition. They each represent senior communities in Berkeley Township and understand the need for the senior communities to reopen. Signorile said his goal is to “Get our community, especially our
Berkeley Fighting 25% Gas Rate Hike
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The governing body is fighting against a proposed increase of 25 percent to New Jersey Natural Gas rates. “Six years ago they proposed a 24 percent increase in rates. Just three short years ago, they proposed another 19 percent increase in rates. To be back so soon for another large increase is totally unacceptable,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. According to New Jersey Natural Gas, their proposed rate increase will raise an average monthly bill to $141.17, up $28.07, or 24.8%, for a typical customer who uses 100 therms a month. The system works like this: utility companies make a proposal for an increase, the Board of Public Utilities holds a hearing and then sets what the increase will be. In the past, people have been critical of this system, stating that utility companies overshoot a proposed increase knowing that the BPU will settle on a figure they can live with. “A $336.84 yearly increase on our seniors on fixed incomes and our hard working families in the middle of a pandemic is outrageous,” Amato said. “The proposed increase would create an undue financial hardship on our homeowners. Especially our senior citizens who struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet. I am calling on the executives of NJNG to sharpen their
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5K Raises Money For Just Believe
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A 5K is just over three miles. 16,000 feet. It’s a long distance, and the money raised can go a long way. The 5K was held at Winding River Park and run by Recalibrate, an organization that delivers “social connection for disconnected veterans and first responders” by using wellness activities such as fitness, surfing, yoga, and peer recovery meetings. “We are a group of veterans who are banding together to spur one
another on to lives of betterment and purpose. We are experienced, credible, and available for one another,” the group’s website stated. The event raised $5,000 and awareness for Recalibrate and for Just Believe, which takes care of the homeless in the area. “Together, we raised awareness for the cause and have raised over $5,000 in just under a month. The support from the (Fulfill - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 pencils and rethink this excessive and unreasonable increase.” He said that he has testified during the BPU hearings regarding those past increases and plans to testify this time, too. The Township Council passed a resolution opposing the increase. “When I learned of the proposed increase I was quite frankly, shocked. Our seniors and families are having a tough time as it is. To add this ill-timed increase is unconscionable,” Council President Angelo Guadagno said. A statement from NJNG said the company has invested nearly $850 million in the system and operations since 2019. “These investments are already at work benefiting customers, but are not currently ref lected in rates.” “Nothing is more important to our company than safely and reliably delivering the energy our customers depend on for their homes and businesses,” said Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources. “We are dedicated to meeting that commitment in a sustainable, responsible way. The investments we’ve made in our system, as ref lected in this filing, deliver on that commitment.” The increase would be $165.7 million
to its base rates, the company reported. This figure would cover the cost of investments such as replacing infrastructure as it ages to prevent leaks. Another development was a green hydrogen fuel project to make natural gas more environmentally sustainable, they said. It includes a training facility for staff, third party contractors, and local emergency personnel. NJNG said they are also seeking rate recovery for the Southern Reliability Link (SRL). This 30-mile transmission pipeline project is expected to be online this fall. Currently, more than 85% of the natural gas supply in Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington counties is delivered from a single feed at the northern end of NJNG’s system. The Southern Reliability Link was the solution to make another venue for the delivery of gas in case something happens to the northern feed. “We take our responsibility to deliver exceptional service at a reasonable rate seriously. This is achieved through a rigorous approval process with regulators,” Westhoven said. “We look forward to a successful resolution of this petition that is in the best interest of our customers and our company.” Customers having difficulty paying their gas bill should be made aware of assistance programs found here: njng. com/energyassistance.
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Continued From Page 1 to challenge herself, then reached out to local photographers to paint their photos. “I’ve been painting and drawing for a long time. I wanted to start a project and I knew I wanted it to be a ‘100-day challenge.’ I’ve heard of other people doing similar challenges. I thought ‘I wonder if I could do that, 100 paintings in 100 days.’” Hood said. “Once I had that idea, I was talking to my friend who is a photographer and asked if I could paint one of her pictures. Then she said yes, she thought it was such a good idea to paint from someone’s photo. So, I posted in a Point Pleasant Facebook group saying I’m an artist and wanted to paint local photos.” After reaching out to the community, Hood did not expect the response she received. Hundreds of emails f looded in within just a couple of days. “I thought my phone was going to explode. I got hundreds of photos sent to me a very short amount of time of people who wanted to participate in this project with me,” Hood said. “I’m going to make all of these paintings from not only just Jersey Shore scenes but photos from people that live on the Jersey Shore… and that’s how the project evolved.”
Hood paints anything Jersey Shore-related, from people surfing, beach landscapes and wildlife such as animals and insects. “If you can think about it being there at the Jersey Shore, then I’m painting it,” Hood said. “A lot of it is very heavy in iconic Jersey Shore scenes and also wildlife like shore birds.” Hood’s love for ar t began in high school. She later went to school to became a teacher and currently is an art teacher at Ocean County Vocational Technical School. “After a couple of years of teaching ar t, my ar t st udents were like ‘Ms. Hood you’re really good you need to make art, not just for class.’ So, my students really inspired me and then I started up my business,” Hood said. At this time, Hood is currently on painting number 38 out of 100. She p o st s e a ch p a i nt i ng on l i ne on he r Instagram and Facebook page. Once he r “10 0 Shor e T h i ngs” proje ct is completed, the artwork is planned to be displayed at an Art Walk event on July 22 hosted by the Point Beach Arts Committee. If you’d like to keep up with Hood’s project and see what photo she pains next, visit her Instagram or Facebook page at Melissa Hood Art, or visit her website for more artwork at melissaspaintings.com.
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seniors, sensibly back to managing themselves without Trenton imposing arbitrary rules that are not consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and plain old common sense.” The attorney gave examples of numerous Executive Orders entered by the Governor that have mandates for wiping down chairs, doors and floors yet the CDC has recently “revised” the need for such guidelines while noting that the risk of contracting the virus from touching a contaminated surface was less than 1 in 10,000. The state rules include strict pool restrictions, the need for Social Ambassadors as well as constant disinfecting which is cost prohibitive for many senior associations. “The most current restrictions set forth by executive orders place amenities in senior communities back to the ones issued in March of 2020,” Leodori said. “They are definitely not in sync with the most current data available and do nothing more than prohibit seniors from enjoying the amenities
associated with the age-restricted communities they live in.” These Executive Orders have been prohibitively costly, unclear and they unnecessarily burden senior communities, he said. “We just want to bring some rationality to this pandemic’s irrationality,” Signorile said. “Certainly, this lawsuit will likely accelerate a much-needed public dialogue about Trenton dictating policies which, at this time, are simply punishing seniors for no good reason.” Earlier this year, it was a challenge to get vaccinated. Now, many places are taking walk-ins. This suggests that many of the people who want to be vaccinated already are. According to the CDC, 74 percent of New Jersey residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated (as of May 11). The Ocean County Health Department has figures detailing how many people have tested positive for COVID-19. It shows about 4,200 in Berkeley. During the course of the last month, Berkeley had 1-10 new cases a day. That includes the entire township, not just senior communities.
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Health Department Clinics Hit Milestone Of 100,000 Doses
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Through their Vaccination Clinics Program, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) have surpassed over 100,00 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered. At the end of December 2020, the first doses of vaccine were administered at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena in Toms River. The OCHD have since expanded its clinics and services through Ocean County. “This milestone of 100,000 vaccinations delivered to Ocean County residents at the Ocean County Health Department vaccination clinics highlights what cooperation and partnerships can do,” said Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “Working together with the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Office of the Sheriff, our health care providers, hospitals, Toms River Regional Schools, Ocean County College, Southern Regional Schools, Manchester Township Schools and a cadre of dedicated volunteers, we have been able to meet and already pass this critical moment in reducing the spread of COVID-19. While our work is not complete, I know this day recognizes everyone’s contribution in getting us here. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to everyone who helped make this happen.” “On behalf of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, I want to express our gratitude for the hard work, countless hours and unwavering effort of everyone involved that got us to this milestone,” Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said. “The vaccination clinics have run smoothly from the opening days late last year until now. We have met and continue to meet the needs of thousands of our citizens – from the elderly and homebound to our emergency responders and medical providers and our general population. We look forward to continuing this effort so we can move forward comfortably and safely with family, friends, co-workers and with all those life events we have had to delay because of COVID-19. This past year has come with great challenges but it’s moments like this that give us great hope.” The figure of 100,000 doses represent only those at clinics run by the Ocean County Health
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Department. More were done by private and private/public clinics. Recently, the OCHD have reported no more than 100 COVID-19 cases daily in Ocean County. “These are the important figures and milestones for all of us as public health officials and for the general public,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer said. “It identifies that we are moving in the right direc-
tion. More people getting vaccinated and less becoming infected has been one of our biggest objectives from day one. But the job is far from finished and we still have thousands of individuals that still are in need of the vaccine.” “I can’t say enough about the dedicated team of OCHD nurses and all our volunteers that have stepped up over the past year in different capacities. They really are the heart and soul of
the clinic services program. People have been waiting a long time for this vaccine and, as nurses, we are so happy to be the one’s delivering this boost of hope as we continue the battle against this unprecedented public health crisis,” OCHD Assistant Director of Nursing, Karen Barish said. Appointments recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Residents can book an appointment at ochd.org.
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Continued From Page 1 community and our community leaders in attendance instills confidence that the mission of establishing transitional housing for homeless in Ocean County will be successful,” Just Believe Executive Director Paul Hulse said. Davies Adepoju, an employee from the Toms River Clerk’s office, took first place with a time of 20:26 which is a pace of 6:35 a mile, Toms River Township reported. Toms River council members took part in the race and local elected officials showed their support. Recalibrate held the event in honor of Marine Cpl. Rory Hamill. In 2019, Hamill spoke at the Toms River library, urging veterans to get the help they need. He shared his journey, a local kid in an abusive home who had a lot of hardships early on. He joined the military when he was 17. “I was way over my head and didn’t realize what I was getting myself into,” he said. In 2011, he was in Afghanistan. Another officer was nervous about sweeping for mines, so Hamill did it instead. He lost his leg to an IED. The Marine was hospitalized and discharged after a year and half, then came back to New Jersey. “I was extremely lost. My weekends consisted of just going out and drinking to excess. I had no drive or motivation. I was working a job but not really showing up. A lot of problems from my childhood started to surface as well combined with the trauma of combat.” He got psychological help in 2015 and worked with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office helping other veterans in need. Last year, as the world shut down from the pandemic, he wrote on social media “My own personal hell has been reignited.” He committed suicide shortly thereafter. He was married and a father of three. Groups like Recalibrate work to fight the
isolation that veterans feel since they are able to understand what another veteran is going through. Upcoming Events Just Believe or Recalibrate are hosting the following events: Just Believe Craft Fair: May 22 at 9 a.m. at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River. There will be many great crafts, a 50/50 and food and beverages for sale. All proceeds to benefit the building fund. Just Believe Golf Outing: August 9 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction. Anyone wishing to participate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. Recalibrate Workout: On the 3rd Sunday of every month, at 10:30 a.m. at Apache Crossfit in Toms River. Veterans are welcome to participate in team-based workouts that are scalable to anyone’s age or capability. Recalibrate Meet-up: “Each month we gather to make each other better. We share, we encourage, we prop one another up during weakness.” Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Mental Health, Toms River. Recalibrate Yoga: Free monthly sessions at Pure Toms River Yoga studio, Toms River. “Veterans are allowed to bring one guest; a friend or a family member, anyone in your life you’d like to share with.” Recalibrate Mental Support: “Need someone to talk to? We have clinicians ready and standing by that want to come alongside you. We understand.” For more information, visit JustBelieveInc.org and RecalibrateUSA.org.
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Connors: 9th District Lawmakers Support Protecting Senior Communities From COVID Lawsuits
As a member of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Christopher Connors voted “YES” on legislation to protect senior communities from expensive pandemic-related lawsuits. The legislation, S-3584, would prohibit any causes of action for damages arising from a COVID-19 exposure or transmission on the prem-
ises of a planned real estate development. Under the legislation, the immunity would not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. Fellow 9th District legislative representatives Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove also support the legislation and
intend to vote “YES” if and when S-3584 and the identical companion measure, A-4979, are considered by the Assembly. Senator Connors, Assemblyman Rumpf, and Assemblywoman Gove issued the following joint statement regarding S-3584, sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein: “Residents of senior communities desperately want the
ability to open their facilities, namely their clubhouses and swimming pools, without the fear of lawsuits. “In August of last year, our delegation introduced legislation to provide senior communities and youth sports leagues with immunity from COVID lawsuits. Our legislative proposal linked these respective organizations together as they are composed primarily
of unpaid volunteers who are acting in the best interests of their communities. “Needless to say, we support any bill that provides COVID immunity to senior communities as this issue impacts a large segment of our constituency. As more residents are vaccinated, the lingering concern for senior communities remains the potential for a lawsuit that, regardless of the outcome, could prove
very expensive for residents and potentially force a community to close facilities, once again. “Above all else, we just want to see our constituents have the quickest path to returning to a sense of normalcy. For those living in senior communities, that means having the ability to access their community’s facilities, especially those facilities located outdoors as the summer season approaches.”
Menendez And Booker: United Airlines Criticized For Outsourcing While Cutting U.S. Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) called on the U.S. Treasury and United Airlines to stop United’s plan to outsource thousands of inflight catering jobs currently performed by workers based in Newark, Honolulu, Cleveland, Denver, and Houston. In the letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the lawmakers note that the Payroll Support Program (PSP) for the airline industry was extended under the American
Rescue Plan and was created to keep people employed during the pandemic, and that outsourcing jobs while paying top executives bonuses is inconsistent with congressional intent and unfair for the workers who have kept the airline industry afloat during this economic crisis. “We believe it is inconsistent with Congress’ intent in creating the PSP program for airlines to outsource jobs while committing to bonuses for top executives once the PSP program restrictions on
executive compensation have expired. We respectfully ask you to require any new PSP agreement with United Airlines or any applicant require the airline to refrain from outsourcing jobs and to rescind or refrain from making any commitments to provide executive bonuses while airlines are receiving payments under the PSP,” the lawmakers wrote to Secretary Yellen. In their letter to United Airlines, the lawmakers call for United not to outsource the over 2,500 catering jobs, ex-
plaining that Congress helped the airline industry financially survive the pandemic, and airline workers should have job security while the economy recovers and the demand for travel increases. The letter notes that United Airlines has announced millions in dollars of bonuses for top executives due after the expiration of the limits imposed by the Payroll Support Program. “Many of the United Airlines catering workers, who are overwhelmingly people of color, have served the airline
for decades. We are also concerned that United’s plans to outsource the catering jobs will jeopardize workers’ continued union representation. We are aware that United Airlines opposed the workers’ effort to join Unite Here in 2018, and that in spite of this opposition 72 percent of the catering workers voted in their election in favor of joining the union. Instead of working towards outsourcing jobs, United should use the time afforded by the Payroll Support Program to engage
in good faith negotiations with these employees and their union, who have been working without a contract for over two years and whose work has helped United survive during this challenging period,” the lawmakers wrote to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. In addition to Sens. Menendez and Booker, the letter was signed by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
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Grant Program Will Aid Non-Profit Groups
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners recently announced that $25 million dollars in grant funds will be available to aid non-profit organizations that have been assisting residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said he was
pleased with the grant program that would benefit many non-profit groups “that have gone above and beyond to assist during the coronavirus pandemic. They have helped tremendously.” “Many have also suffered fi nancially during the pandemic as fund raising efforts had to be curtailed. This grant program will help cover the costs of expenses in-
curred as a result of addressing increased community needs because of COVID 19,” Quinn added. The Commissioners is directing $25 million in CARES funding to the Ocean County COVID 19 Response Non-Profit Program. This grant program has been developed to support the response efforts of non-profit organizations working locally
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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A Beachwood man has been sentenced to 15 plus years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine and other drugs with intent to distribute them. Manchester Township Police Officers pulled over Michael Trotman, 36, of Beachwood, on May 30, 2018. Officers searched his car and discovered a hidden compartment which had approximately 700 grams of cocaine, as well as quantities of codeine, oxycodone pills and marijuana, all packaged for distribution. Police also found $1,400 in cash. Trotman was lodged in the Ocean County Jail as a result, but was subsequently released by the Court due to bail reform. Trotman was pulled over again on March 4, 2020, by Brick Township Police for swerving on a roadway. When officers smelled marijuana coming from the car, they found Trotman possessing more than one-half ounce of cocaine, as well as a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Trotman was taken into custody, and has been
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Elementary Students Learn About Caterpillars
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Everyone has some baking soda in the house, and if not, you should get some. Aside from baking with it, I also use it in my garbage disposal and to brighten my laundry. Sodium bicarbonate is known more commonly as “baking soda” since it helps make dough rise by producing carbon dioxide. Today I’ll share the most common medicinal uses for baking soda, as well as a few household uses that make it the cheapest, most effective remedy in town! Consuming excessive baking soda is toxic because it’s so high in sodium. So, if you’re taking it internally for heartburn, do not use it chronically, and do not take too much. See a doctor for proper treatment. Now, here are the best medicinal uses I can think of using baking soda: Freshen Breath. Adding some baking soda to your mouthwash can instantly freshen breath and improve oral hygiene. I think this is a great addition to anyone’s nightly routine and studies even show that it can help your body fight bacteria better by increasing pH in your saliva temporarily. You can make a mouthwash using baking soda, water and essential oils. I have a recipe for this posted at my website if you’d like to try it. Rinse with plain water after you do the baking soda rinse. Itching. Get relief for itching and minor bug bites or bee stings using baking soda paste that you make at home. Make
a paste that is thick enough to apply to your skin. The amount you use doesn’t matter, just pour it into a little dish, and add enough water slowly until it is thick like a paste, and you can apply it to your itchy spots. You can even kick it up a notch medicinally by adding several drops of lavender, frankincense and/or tea tree essential oil. If your itchy skin is widespread as you might experience with a drug allergy reaction, then take a lukewarm bath and add about 2 cups to a large bathtub of water, and soak for 15 minutes. Smelly Feet. You can make a little foot bath using 1 cup of baking soda to a small foot bath of water. I would add a cup of witch hazel to the mix as well as 10 drops of tea tree oil. Soak your feet for 5 minutes then rinse and dry off. This might help with toenail fungus too. Heartburn or Reflux. Acid reflux is a very common problem that stems from various different root causes, including cancer, ulcers and obesity. Have a work up before using a baking soda remedy and only use this for temporarily acute conditions such as the aftereffects of eating a spicy salsa. Baking soda works by neutralizing stomach acid. Dissolve about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cold glass of water. Sip it slowly until the heartburn subsides. Do not use this chronically because it may lead to metabolic alkalosis and electrolyte disturbances which impact your heart and muscles.
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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The pilot episode for a brand-new upcoming drama series “Dinner Talk” will be filmed at locations throughout Long Branch and Asbury Park. Filming will take place between May 10 through May 14. The show is a collaboration between Asbury Films, LLC, and 10PRL which is a film studio and production company located in a 6,500 sq ft. state-of-the-art film, art and event space in Long Branch. “Dinner Talk, written and directed by Louis Gerard Politan, is a unique story about a restaurant that serves as an epicenter for a circle of people who become intertwined and lost souls seeking redemption. The story illustrates that human and life issues don’t discriminate against class, status or success and it is here where the characters and stories unfold.” Pagono’s Uva Ristorante in Bradley Beach will serve the pilot episode’s location as well as other locations along the Jersey Shore. Dinner Talk stars Ronnie Marmo, actor and producer, known for Adults Only (2011), For the Love of Money (2012) and Pizza With
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Enjoy A Variety Of Food During Seaside Heights Restaurant Week
By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Experience a variety of dining by the beach and boardwalk with “A Taste of Seaside Heights” Restaurant Week from May 14 through 23. From American to Mexican and Italian, Seaside Heights offers a diverse number a restaurant stretching from breakfast through dinner. “Our dining options keep growing and we invite people to explore them,” A ng ie L omba rd i, C h ai r m a n of t he Board of the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District (SSHBID) said. Restaurants participating in Restaurant Week will offer breakfast specials to upscale di n i ng with a Pr i x Fi xe menu. “We are seeing a lot of new and revised dining experiences post-COVID in Seaside Heights,” Lombardi said. T h r ou g h ou t Re s t a u r a nt We e k , a Vet e r a n s g roup w i l l b e b e nef it i ng f rom t he eve nt. I f you pu rch a se a featured Tito’s drink at participating re st au r a nt s se r v i ng alcohol, Tit o’s Handmade Vodka will donate $2 to R e b u i l d i n g Wa r r i o r s . R e b u i l d i n g War riors provides highly-trained and socialized Ser vice/Companion Dogs t o ve t e r a n s w h o a r e a m p u t e e s o r exper iencing Post Trau matic St ress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injur y (TBI). Diners are encouraged to post on social media a picture of themselves enjoying their meal with the hashtag #ssh rest au ra nt a nd t he hasht ag for the restaurant. Diners can also enter i n to wi n pr izes on the Rest au rant Week webpage, prizes include a $50 in restaurant gift cards and two free 2021 Se a sid e Heig ht s d a i ly b e a ch badge coupons. The SSHBID is the non-prof it economic development organization that
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Volunteer Fire Co. To Host Beachwood Family Market Day BEACH WOOD – T he Beachwood Family Market Day, sponsored by the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Co., will be held on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beachwood Vol. Fire House, 745
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCC Presents “In The Shadow Of The Globe”
T OM S R I V E R – T h e Re p e r t o r y Theat re Company at Ocean Cou nt y College will present a virtual production of “In the Shadow of the Globe” by Michelle Cameron on May 20, at 7 p.m. Vir t ual tickets are available here: grunincenter.org/event/shadowof-the-globe/. In the Shadow of the Globe is a verse novel in ten acts of the lives and loves of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
While primarily a book of poetr y, “In the Shadow of the Globe” is also a f usion of gen re. Because there is a distinct stor y line, describing the imagined lives of actual people, it is historical fiction. As it is told in many voices, it can also be considered a piece of theater. Ca me ron spe nt seve r al yea r s re searching the actors of the Globe, and many of the events described in the
book are based on the histor y of the theater. Yet this is primarily a series of intertwined stories of love and ambition in a kind of poetr y-meets-Shakespeare in Love. The publisher’s catalog calls “In the Shadow of the Globe” a “narrative poem using the colorful and daring characters of the Globe Theatre during the life of Shakespeare to create the incredible voices of its actors, bit players, poets, stage managers and lovelorn ladies of
his day. Shakespeare, his wife, his Dark Lady and his poor dead boy all spring from the pages with fact and fiction intertwined into a virtuoso book that will redefine the classroom’s experience of Elizabethan studies. A new and provocative approach to a beloved subject.” The OCC st udent cast consists of Elaine Amico, Joseph Bryant, Archana Gonzalez, Aaron Lopez, Terry Nickerson, Anthony Scarpone and Brandon Turmelle.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 2021 Movies in the Park Schedule Announced
BEACHWOOD – Mark your calendars, grab your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy another summer of Movies in the Park at Mayo Park. Besides the movie, they have the concession stand open where you can buy food, drinks, snacks and other items. They also have some fun activities such as face painting with Magical Moments Entertainment. For some movies they will even have special guests,
such as Snow White or Stormtroopers to go with the theme of the movie. Chuck’s Ice Cream is also at nearly every movie. But make sure you get your ice cream before the movie starts! He usually leaves at that time. To view the full list of movies, visit beachwoodrecreation.org/events/movies-in-thepark.
Just Believe Inc. To Host Second Annual Craft Fair
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be holding their Second Annual Craft Fair on May 22 at 9 a.m. This will be their second event, as last year they were restricted by COVID-19. There will be many
great crafts, a 50/50 and food and beverages for sale. All proceeds to benefit the building fund. The event will take place at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River.
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Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal
Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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HOWELL – The Atlantic Shore Woodturners (ASW), who have been meeting virtually during the pandemic, conduct a challenge project each month to help its members build their woodturning skills. “We decided to make April’s monthly challenge a wig stand because it would help our members build a variety of skills. Then we would donate the wig stands to a cancer charity” ASW Monthly Project Coordinator, Doug Cummings said. “Everybody loved the idea; it would be true win-win for everyone.” Meeting virtually even made the project more successful because ASW has gained members during the pandemic from other parts of the country who also belong to other local woodturning clubs. An ASW member in Louisiana told his local woodturning club, The Southern Bayou Woodturners, Hammond, LA about the project and his club wanted to get involved. “During the pandemic we’ve also had shared virtual meetings with the New Jersey Woodturners, Roseland, NJ and the Hudson Valley Woodturners, Mahwah, NJ so they wanted to help too. We had a goal of making 30 wig
stands and we wound up with 65,” ASW President, Kevin Seiler said. The wig stands are also true works of art. From use of detailed carving, colored resin, pyrography, off set turning and segmented woods the creativity of the woodturners is amazing. Jesse Abraham, ASW Secretary, contacted the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) in Princeton, NJ, and showed its director, Melissa White-McMahon, some of the wig stands. “Wow!” she exclaimed, “The stands are beautiful and the women who come to us for complimentary wigs would love these.” All of the wig stands were donated to BCRC and will help support the recovery of numerous cancer patients. The Atlantic Shore Woodturners has a diverse group of members and is currently meeting once a month virtually. When it is again safe to have in person meetings, they will meet at the Howell Community Church, and new members, regardless of woodturning experience are always welcome. More can be learned at their website, atlanticshorewoodturners.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Golf Outing Will Benefit Homeless Veterans
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Tr ump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction. Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility. “This past winter we assisted 171 different homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing and an additional 49 individuals with mental health & addiction needs into a detox/rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said.
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The Golf Outing will be raising funds towards a permanent facility where the organization can help homeless veterans and all homeless year round move from being homeless into a permanent home. The new transitional facility will get homeless individuals off the streets and allow them to stay 30 to 60 days depending if a mental health or addiction needs to be treated. Then they will be transitioned into a permanent home. A nyone wishing to par ticipate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. To lear n more about Just Believe’s mission go to justbelieveinc.org.
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