2021-05-15 - The Brick Times

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─Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Left) Despite the mask mandate, people are still enjoying the farmers market. (Right) Signage like this shows the rules that are being enforced.

By Judy says Mayor John G. that wearing a mask letter said.

Smestad-Nunn Ducey, who wrote a remains in effect as it Mayor Ducey replied BRICK - Starting May letter dated May 5 to NJ relates to large outdoor to Fisher that Brick 19, indoor and outdoor Department of Agricul- gatherings especially if Township had implecapacity limits due to ture Secretary Douglas social distancing can- mented modified plans COVID-19 are being H. Fisher, who asked not be maintained.” to host the farmers’ eased, so should peo- the secretary to revisit All farmers, vendors market in 2020. Face ple still have to wear an April 30 state edict and market customers masks were required masks while shopping requiring masks at out- should continue to wear for staff, vendors and at the Brick Farmers’ door farmers’ markets. a mask while at the shoppers, and the mask Market?

Fisher wrote: “Cur- market, regardless of requirement was diligently (Market - See Page 2) It should be optional, rent guidelines indicate vaccination status, his

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 April 1 with a goal to paint 100 Jersey

Shore-themed paintings in 100 days. Hood began her project with the idea 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 ‘100day 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 re-

sponse she received.

Hundreds of emails flooded 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 (Artist - See Page 6)

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Brick Woman’s Club Looking To Grow Membership

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK - If you are a woman who would like to ser ve the com mu nit y, become more active locally and meet other women with similar interests, the Woman’s Club of Brick is looking for new members.

“We want to make Brick a better community to live in,” said the president of the Brick chapter of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), Janice Mishkin.

The organization is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state and is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

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Waterspout Spotted Over Barnegat Bay

By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Seeing a giant waterspout emerging from the Barnegat Bay is just as scary as seeing an approaching tornado.

Many people in Seaside Park, Toms River, Brick and other bayfront areas of the county witnessed it on May 8.

Often compared to a tornado hovering above the ocean, a waterspout is a spiraling column of mist and air. That unusual condition came about from a coastal weather front – a combination of wind, rain showers and hail.

Social media was filled with photos that showed the menacing display of force within the Barnegat Bay. People posted spectacular videos and photos.

Members of the Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Company reported via Twitter that the spout was seen between Toms River and (Bay - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 enforced, he said.

This year, the mayor said the guidelines should be revisited to reflect the nationwide progress that has been made in managing the public health crisis, and that each farmers’ market should be able to make the best determination for their specific event.

“In terms of global change, the numbers in Brick Township continue to decline,” he wrote.

Mayor Ducey based his request on the Centers for Disease Control’s Guidance for Organizing Large Events and Gatherings, the Risks to Consider section of the outdoor gathering guidelines coupled with the Promoting Healthy Behaviors and Reduce Spread section.

The township made several modifications to the Farmers’ Market last year that were based on CDC guidelines, including adding space between vendors, implementing a one-way layout to manage social distancing for shoppers, and providing staff shoppers (for anyone who was uncomfortable shopping) to collect requested items and hand deliver them to people waiting in a designated area.

Other safety precautions made to ensure public safety at the market included the installation of physical barriers at each stand and separating the products from the shoppers.

Also, touching the produce or other wares was not permitted, signage was posted to

remind shoppers to social distance, and the township employed dedicated staff to ensure compliance with the existing policies.

These and other modifications remain in place for the 2021 Farmers’ Market.

Mayor Ducey said the administration expected the opportunity to make rules and modifications for 2021 based on the number of cases in town, the event’s setting, the length of the event, the number and crowding of people at the event and the behavior of the attendees.

“By taking away our right to make the best decision for our town, you are illustrating the disconnect that exists between the people on the ground in the middle of this pandemic, our citizens and the people who think they know best,” wrote the mayor to Fisher.

The mayor invited the secretary to come to the Brick Farmers’ Market to see, firsthand, the changes that have been made and to explain why masks are mandatory.

There were several anti-mask comments on the Brick Farmers’ Market Facebook page recently. One person wrote, “Facemasks are LAME! Every person I talked to there that was over 55 had their vaccine.

Why the masks?? I’ll grow my own food.”

Another person wrote, “It’s outside!!!!!! I guess I won’t be going either!!”

“When you take the decisions out of our hands with no support, you create distrust and negativity that we find unnecessary and unwarranted,” Mayor Ducey wrote, and asked that the state reconsider the mask directive for farmers’ markets.

Club:

Continued From Page 1 of them go to work, but we need more young, active women to join us,” she said.

Mishkin said the state president picks a slogan for the organization. For 20202021 the slogan is “Let Our Voices Soar.”

The Brick chapter dates back to 1936, and at one time it had so many members they switched from daytime meetings to nighttime meetings, which were held at the Lobster Shanty.

“Through the years, we have been an extremely active club,” Mishkin said.

“They decorated Town Hall, they ran raff les and affairs, and gave away substantial amounts of money to veterans groups and to people in need.”

Locally, the organization has given thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and to vocational students in Brick, has donated to nursing homes, the library and many other organizations.

“Most of our members are in their 70s, and with 13 members it’s difficult to be very active with so few people,” she said.

This year the Brick chapter donated hats and gloves to township preschool children, donated to local food banks and to families in need.

Most recently, during Easter, the group made gift baskets and gave money to families at Dottie’s House, a local facility that houses women and children who

have survived domestic violence.

“Right now we’re tr ying to f igure out what kind of fundraiser to run that doesn’t require a license - like running a raff le and those kinds of things,” Mishkin said.

“A lot of members feel that we’ve been there and done that, so that’s why we want to increase our membership and get some younger women in the club.”

Membership is open to residents of Brick or from the surrounding communities who are interested in becoming involved in an organization that helps others.

At the state level, current NJSFWC projects include Operation Chillout and Operation Yellow Ribbon, both of which help those in need and help veterans at home and abroad.

Founded in 1894 and headquartered in New Brunswick, the organization provides opportunities for education and leadership training, and even founded the New Jersey College for Women (now Douglass Residential College) in 1918.

In New Jersey, there are some 8,000 members in 200 clubs.

The Brick Woman’s Club holds its meetings at noon on the first Tuesday of every month at PJ Sweeney’s at 447 Brick Blvd. where the women also enjoy lunch.

For more information call Janice Mishkin at 973-713-1024, or just show up at PJ Sweeney’s for their next meeting on June 1 at noon.

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Around 2-2:30 p.m. reports began coming in from Seaside Heights and other areas to the National Weather Service location in Mount Holly.

National Weather Service representative Brian Haines said his agency issued a

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─Photo courtesy Michelle Brooks A large waterspout stretches high above the Barnegat Bay on May 8. The conditions were just right to cause its formation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Kills Brick Woman

By Jason Allentoff BRICK – Township Police are investigating an accident between a minivan and a car that injured two residents and left a woman dead.

Sgt. Keith Donnelly confirmed the Sunday, May 9 crash on Lanes Mill Road near Greenwood Loop Road and Kirk Lane.

Officers were called to the scene shortly before 10 a.m.

Although details are scarce, police say a Dodge Caravan driven by 78-year-old Terry Penrod collided with a Toyota Camry driven by 30-year-old Ashley Watkins.

Penrod’s wife, 78-year-old Nancy Penrod, was a passenger in the minivan and was not breathing when police arrived. She was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.

Terry Penrod and Ashley Watkins were both taken to the hospital with injuries.

Penrod suffered head and extremity injuries. Watkins was treated and released with minor injuries.

Police said the Brick Police Traffic Safety Unit, Ocean County Prosecutors Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s C.I.U. initiated an investigation which took several hours while traffic was detoured during the investigation and cleanup.

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Officer David Thergesen #249 of the Brick Township Police Traffic Safety Unit at 732-262-1140 or trafficsafety@brickpd.com Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper!

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Continued From Page 1 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 art 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 art, my art students 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 posts each painting online on her Instagram and Facebook page. Once her “100 Shore Things” project 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.

─Photo courtesy Melissa Hood Melissa Hood painted scenes from around the Jersey Shore, including in towns like Point Pleasant.

Local Man Sentenced For Running Over Geese

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A man who purposely ran down five geese, killing them, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years of probation, police reported.

Quintin Alec-Manning, 22, of Brick, had previously entered a guilty plea to animal cruelty for what he did on May 29, 2019. Police reported that it took place in the parking lot of the Indian Head Plaza in Toms River.

He was arrested the following day.

Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer acknowledged the work of Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

T R E N TON - Scho ol buses would be subject to surprise safety inspect ions u nder legislat ion sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel and advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Holzapfel: School Buses Could Be Subject To Surprise Safety Inspections

Many of New Jersey’s precious children board school buses twice a day.

The safety of those youngsters are of utmost importance,” said Holzapfel (R-10 th). “The promise of unscheduled inspections

will encourage transportation companies to identify and repair problems earlier, helping make school buses safer for students, bus drivers, and others on the road.”

In addition to the twice-an-

nual scheduled inspections of school buses mandated under current law, Holzapfel’s bill (S-3378) requires t he New Je r sey Mot or Vehicle Commission to also conduct unscheduled inspections.

“None of us wants to see an unsafe bus full of school students on our roads,” said Holzapfel. “This is a worthy investment in the safety of our children. We want them to get to school and back without unneces-

sary risk.”

The bill also provides that any fines imposed pursuant to the “School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act” would be utilized for the continued administration of the program.

Singer: COVID Rules On Community Pools Need To Be Clarified

TRENTON - With summer rapidly approaching, Senator Rober t Si nge r asked Governor Phil Murphy to clarify how changes to execut ive orders on COV I D -19 rest r ict ions will apply to community swimming pools.

“As vaccination rates increase and infection rates decline, New Jerseyans are eager to get back to normal this summer and back to their local pool,” said Singer (R-30 th). “Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion over executive orders that have changed,

are unclear, or conf lict with other orders. With Memorial Day just weeks away, it’s imperative that Governor Murphy clarify how com mu nit y swimming pools may operate.

I would suggest that many of the pool restrictions put in place last summer are no longer necessary given the improving trends, vaccinations, and everything we now know about how little transmission occurs outdoors.”

To address those concerns, Singer sent the following letter to the gov-

ernor: “Dear Governor Murphy, “Over the past 14 months, the people of New Jersey have su f fe red t re me ndou sly b e cau se of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, as infection rates decline, and vaccination rates increase, it is time for us to start returning to normal. Considering the recent announcement that you will be lifting some of the COVID-19 restrictions contained in the over 100 executive orders issued since last March, it is safe to say you agree to some

extent.

“Currently, there is far too much confusion over the restrictions you have established, making it difficult for many to comply.

As the summer months approach and people begin to emerge from their homes, it is imperative that New Jersey residents, organizations, and businesses have a clear sense of what is required of them.

Of particular concern for many of my constituents, is the status of community pools in common interest communities, such as

age-restricted communities, condominium developments, and others.

“While perhaps well-intended, many of the pool restrictions currently in place are arbitrary, unclear, and not necessarily supported by science. For example, the rule that lap swimming may only be done in one direction per lane serves no apparent purpose and puts pool staff and community associations in the position of having to enforce overly burdensome and unnecessary guidelines.

As we begin to emerge from the worst of this devastating

pandemic, I implore you to take another look at this issue. We desperately need clear guidance and reasonable policies that are not overly restrictive.

“The people of New Jersey are to be commended for their tireless efforts throughout the pandemic to protect and care for one another. Now that their hard work is starting to pay off, please help me to ensure that this summer we can all begin to heal from the overwhelming challenges we have faced these last few months.”

Menendez And Booker: United Airlines Criticized For Outsourcing While Cutting U.S. Jobs

WASHI NGTON, 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 inf light catering jobs currently performed by workers based in Newark, Honolulu, Cleveland, Denver, and Houston.

In the letter to Treasury Secretar y Janet Yellen, the lawmakers note that the Payroll Support Program (PSP) for the airline i ndust r y was extended under the American Rescue Plan and was created

to keep people employed du r i ng 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 af loat during this economic crisis.

“We believe it is inconsistent w it h Cong ress’ 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 ai rli ne to ref rai n f rom 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 A i rl i ne s , t he law m a kers call for United not to outsource the over 2,500 catering jobs, explaining that Congress helped the

airline industry financially survive the pandemic, and airline workers should have job security while t he e c o nomy r e c ove r s and the demand for travel increases. The letter notes that United Airlines has a n nou nced m illions i n 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 overwhelmi ng ly p e ople of c olor, have ser ved the airline for decades. We are also

concerned that United’s plans to outsource the catering jobs will jeopardize workers’ continued union represent ation. 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 i n t hei r elect ion 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 em-

ployees and their union, who have been working w it hout a cont r a ct for over two years and whose work ha s helped Un ited su r vive du r i ng t h is challenging period,” the lawmakers wrote to United Airlines CEO Scot t Kirby.

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Menendez and Booker, the let ter was sig ned

by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sherr o d B r o w n ( D - O h i o) , R ichard Blu menthal ( D - C o n n .), a n d C h r i s Van Hollen (D-Md.).

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Hindenburg Ceremony Recalls Tragedy, Salutes Aerial Advancement

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – It may have been the most well-known airship disaster in history, but the Hindenburg’s destruction on the airfield of what was then, the Lakehurst Naval Air Station was a reminder of man’s indomitable spirit to move higher in the sky.

During the 84th anniversary of the airship disaster held at the airfield site at Joint Base McGuire-Fort Dix-Lakehurst, Captain William M. Sherrod, commanding officer Naval Support Activity Lakehurst spoke about that spirit of aerial exploration.

The ceremony proved as much an acknowledgement of man’s continued perseverance to break new barriers in air and space as it

was look back to the past and the fateful event that took the lives of crew members and passengers of the DLZ-129. The event was hosted by the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Captain Sherrod recalled the loss of another airship, the USS Akron which operated from 1931 to 1933. It was destroyed in a thunderstorm off the Jersey coast on April 4, 1933 killing 73 of the 76 crewmen and passengers and involved the greatest loss of life in any airship crash.

“It was a national disaster according to President (Franklin D.) Roosevelt. Whereas ships can be replaced, the nation can ill afford

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to lose such men who died upholding to the very end the finest traditions of the Naval service,” Sherrod said.

“Despite these dangers, known to man, why do they persist? Up, up along delirious burning blue atop the wind-swept heights of easy grace…the sanctity of space, I put out my hand and touch the face of God. That is why we fly, that is why we risk and that is why we dare. Whether they operate the machines, maintain the machines, design the machines or they ride the machines all who dare are remembered here today.”

The guest speaker of the evening was Dr. Horst Schirmer who has frequently appeared at the annual anniversary ceremonies. His father was an engineer for the Hindenburg.

Prior to the ceremony he told The Manchester Times, “I once took a flight on the Hindenburg. I was born in 1931 and the Hindenburg was in its final phase and in 1936.”

Schirmer’s good friend “Hash” Newman who drove him once again from Baltimore Maryland to Lakehurst, said, “this is our 15th time. I met Horst years and years ago and we’ve been friends ever since. I’m retired from the Army Corps of Engineers.

“In our country now, history is demeaned.

People don’t care so much about what happened with the Titanic because it had nothing to do with us and they dismiss history,” Newman said.

During the invocation, Chaplain Hardy Owens said, “while others may observe a barren field full of ghosts, we witness a testimony towards something quite different.

Lord open our eyes tonight to see a pallet decorated before us filled with the tapestry of honor, courage and commitment where service members have honed their skills, risked their lives to pass along a legacy that refuses to surrender.”

“We have representation of each service present, a hallmark to our identity as a joint base,” Captain Sherrod noted. A representative of each member of the armed services presented a wreath in remembrance to those lost during the Hindenburg tragedy as well as commemorating U.S. Navy and U.S. Army airship loses and those fallen troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Flags of each branch of the military flew behind the wreath presentation site including, for the first time, the U.S. Space Force during this year’s ceremony.

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Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl Jablonski read the names of those lost during the Hindenburg disaster.

“Eighty-four years ago, this field was ablaze. The imagery, the horror and humanity were the defining images of an era and of our community,” Captain Sherrod said. He added that along with those being remembered from the Hindenburg, the day’s ceremony was also meant to remember “all intrepid airmen who dare slip the surly bonds of earth and dance the skies on laughter-silvered wings,” quoting a the poem “High Flight” by John Gillespie Magee, a Canadian airman who died in a in-flight collision in 1941.

“Since the dawn of man, we’ve looked up to the heavens and dared to dance among the stars. Over 118 years ago two brothers tasted human powered flight on a beach in North Carolina but before that man had broken the bonds of earth through lighter than air. Man’s insatiable curiosity drove us to amazing innovation,” Captain Sherrod added.

He noted that the borough’s Lakehurst Naval Air base was “the birthplace of the U.S. Navy’s foray into lighter than air aviation.

For 100 years we’ve been part of this community and part of this community’s history.

“Not just the Hindenburg but years before the Navy’s first lighter than air machine that crashed in 1918. It was R38, British manufactured and during a test flight crashed off the coast of England and 44 folks died. As aviators we learn from those mishaps and the sacrifices of others,” Captain Sherrod added.

Dr. Schirmer said, “I am almost 90 years old but I saw the Hindenburg being built in Germany. My father Dr. Max Schirmer was very much instrumental in the development and its design. I went to school with the children of many of the crew of the Hindenburg.

Schirmer said that the Hindenburg’s high landing position as opposed the usual low landing method may have contributed to its demise along with weather and the crew’s hurried posture. “A sharp turn likely caused a ripped, busted wire which hit one of the gas bags, gas bag number four at the rear of the ship. This allowed for the escape of hydrogen - not helium - to mix with 21% of oxygen in the air. It took about four minutes for this to be a perfect mix of explanation for the fire that broke out in the tail of the ship.”

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Following a recent storm, a beautiful rainbow formed and thousands witnessed it along the Jersey Shore. Here it is in all of its glory as seen on Long Beach Island.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - In July 2019, Corrado’s Market announced they would be opening in the space previously occupied by Pathmark Supermarket at the Laurel Square Shopping Center, which had been empty since 2015.

Plans called for the store to open in Summer of 2020, then it was pushed back to October 2020, then March of 2021, and now Mayor John G. Ducey said the latest he heard is it will be opening in June.

Corrado’s is having problems finding shelves, refrigeration units, coolers, cash registers, deli slicers and more, due to equipment shortages as a result of COVID-19, the mayor said.

“They can’t get any of the stuff they need to open the store, so that’s why they’re not opening, that’s why they keep

pushing it back,” he said.

Also, Icarus Brew Pub will be moving into the space previously occupied by Shore Restaurant Supply on Route 88.

“They have submitted an application, and it looks like an awesome plan,” Mayor Ducey said.

And finally, Temple Beth Or on Van Zile Road has been sold, and the new owners have filed an application for construction.

“They’re not doing any change of use,” Mayor Ducey said. “So it’s a temple/ place of worship, and that is what it is remaining.”

If they want to change the use to something else, such as a school or residential, or knock it down and build a strip mall, they would have to file an application with the town to change the use, he said.

Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation To Host Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host a virtual Memorial Day ceremony to honor those that lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will be broadcast live on their Facebook and YouTube pages on May 31 at 11 a.m.

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial (1 Memorial Ln, Holmdel, NJ 07733)

will be open to the public on Memorial Day, with health and safety measures in place.

Guests are welcome to visit the Memorial to honor the 1,563 New Jerseyans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Era Museum remains closed, and there is currently no access to restrooms onsite.

Contact info@njvvmf.org or 732-335-0033 for any questions.

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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 Department. More were done by private and private/public clinics.

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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 direction. 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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─Photo courtesy Atlantic Shore Woodturners 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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Many people don’t realize that ears play a role in staying steady on your feet. Balance and equilibrium are controlled by the body’s vestibular system, involving parts of the brain, eyes, and inner ear as well as sensory systems including skin, joints, and muscles.

Research shows that falls are more common among those with hearing loss. In one study, patients with mild hearing loss were nearly three times as likely to report a fall in the previous year. Plus, each 10-decibel increase in hearing loss meant a 1.4-fold increase in the odds of a fall the prior year.

These findings, from researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, were consistent with past research linking hearing loss and increased risk of falling.

With so much at stake, keep these tips in mind to help protect your balance: • Get your vision checked, making sure you’re seeing your best.

• Be sure to understand how any medications may affect you — including your

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• Check your surroundings for hazards such as uneven surfaces, slippery floors, small rugs, or unstable handrails.

• Help ensure your loved ones and those with disabilities have a safe environment adapted to their physical needs.

• Keep your hearing in top shape, starting with hearing exams once a year and whenever you’re having trouble understanding — especially if you’re having difficulty watching TV, talking on the phone, or understanding people speaking through masks.

Falls can get in the way of your overall wellness and sense of independence. If you’re experiencing balance issues, dizziness, falls, or trouble hearing, don’t wait.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

4 Remarkable Medicinal Uses For Baking Soda

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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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Around The Jersey Shore Enjoy A Variety 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,” Angie Lombardi, Chairman of the Board of the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District (SSHBID) said.

Restaurants participating in Restaurant Week will offer breakfast specials to upscale dining with a Prix Fixe menu.

“We are seeing a lot of new and revised

dining experiences post-COVID in Seaside Heights,” Lombardi said.

Throughout Restaurant Week, a Veterans group will be benefiting from the event.

If you purchase a featured Tito’s drink at participating restaurants serving alcohol, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $2 to Rebuilding Warriors. Rebuilding Warriors provides highly-trained and socialized Service/Companion Dogs to veterans who are amputees or experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Diners are encouraged to post on social media a picture of themselves enjoying their meal with the hashtag #sshrestaurant and the hashtag for the restaurant. Diners can also enter in to win prizes on the Restaurant Week webpage, prizes include a $50 in restaurant gift cards and two free 2021 Seaside Heights daily beach badge coupons.

The SSHBID is the non-profit economic development organization that works at improving the business climate in Seaside Heights, attracting new businesses and assisting new businesses in locating and settling in the town. The organization works closely with borough government to those ends.

View the complete list of Seaside Heights restaurants a exit82.com. Other upcoming Seaside Heights events includes Arts and Crafts by the Sea on June 5 and then July 4 fireworks. After July 4 till the end of summer, a variety of free entertainment offerings will be available such as Tuesday night Kites in the Heights kite festivals, Wednesday night fireworks, movies on the beach, Boardwalk concerts and tribute band concerts on the beach.

“Not only do we have a selection of restaurants that will delight most appetites, but it is also convenient to stroll the beach or the Classic American Boardwalk and enjoy fresh ocean air, shopping, and a variety of amusements,” Michael Redpath, Executive Director of the SSHBID said.

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TOMS RIVER – The Repertory Theatre Company at Ocean County College will present a virtual production of “In the Shadow of the Globe” by Michelle Cameron on May 20, at 7 p.m. Virtual tickets are available here: grunincenter.org/event/ shadow-of-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 poetry, “In the Shadow of the Globe” is also a fusion of genre. Because there is a distinct story 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.

Cameron spent several years researching the actors of the Globe, and many of the events described in the book are based on the history of the theater. Yet this is

─Photo courtesy Ocean County College primarily a series of intertwined stories of love and ambition in a kind of poetry-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 student cast consists of Elaine Amico, Joseph Bryant, Archana Gonzalez, Aaron Lopez, Terry Nickerson, Anthony Scarpone and Brandon Turmelle.

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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

Bullets (2010), Ariel D. King, American Crime Story (2016, playing O.J. Simpson’s daughter) and Dollface (2019) and Iliana Guibert, Law & Order, SVU (2018) Quantico (2018) and many more feature film and TV series appearances.

“All of us at 10PRL Productions are very excited to see major filmmaking happening on the Jersey Shore,” April Centrone, Founder and CEO of 10PRL Productions and Studios said. “We are New Jersey based, New Jersey proud, and you can be sure, there is much more to come.”

“I want to bring internationally recognized, world-renowned quality to the shore while remaining a family of largely NJ-bread musicians, actors and crew, and create every aspect of a film with the abundant talent we have around us on the shore,” Paul Perrina, Founder and CEO of Asbury Films LLC said.

Perrina, Centrone and local musicians from the Asbury Park area will be supervising the music of Dinner Talk.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates

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.

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Christine Buteas Recognized As “Woman Of Distinction”

BRICK – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will recognize nine individuals for their achievements in business, healthcare, youth development, and public health, as well as contributions to the greater community at its signature Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on May 26, at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale.

“Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is thrilled to honor a group of remarkable role models, each who has made a positive impact in their field and on our community,” said Teri O’Connor, chairperson of the Girl Scouts volunteer board of directors, and administrator for Monmouth County.

Among the honorees is Christine Buteas of Brick, who will be recognized as a woman of distinction. Buteas is chief government affairs officer of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and executive director of NEW JOBS, a political action committee in New Jersey.

Buteas serves on numerous boards and councils that support education, women in government, health benefits and economic and workforce research. She also serves as sergeant of arms for the Democratic State Committee.

She was recently named a “Barrier Breaker”

by Jersey’s Best magazine and in 2018, Buteas was named to NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business list.

The annual gala is the nonprofit organization’s most significant fundraising event to generate support for its mission “to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place,” noted Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s CEO Eileen Higgins, who oversees the council comprised of nearly 9,000 girls and 4,000 adult volunteers across Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Proceeds from the event will fund the Girl Scouts’ scholarship program, which ensures that all area girls who want to be Girl Scouts can receive financial assistance to cover membership fees and uniforms. Donations also will support leadership programs and summer camp experiences to help girls thrive, Higgins added.

“Now more than ever, girls need opportunities to be engaged and to connect with each other after a long period of isolation, social distancing, and online learning,” Higgins said. “We appre-

ciate the community’s support to empower girls and help them achieve their fullest potential.”

Gala co-chairs Paige Baran, an attorney with Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione & Dunn, and Thomas Hayes, director of customer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas, and their committee are planning one of the area’s first in-person philanthropic events this spring.

Guests will enjoy an outdoor cocktail reception, a program featuring stories of impact about the honorees, and a gourmet to-go dinner with dessert. In the event of rain or inclement weather, guests will be able to gather safely indoors.

Other honorees include: Women of Distinction • Bahiyyah Abdullah, Barnegat Township, chief mission officer for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and president of the Toms River Area Branch of the NAACP. • Nancy Barone, Brielle, vice president of Development, Volunteer, and Guest Services at CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold.

• Denice Gaffney, Manasquan, vice president of the foundation at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

• Community Partner • David Indursky, Ocean Township, president of ENCON and chairman of the board of Make-AWish New Jersey.

• Man Enough to be a Girl Scout • Kenneth J. Malagiere, Manasquan, owner of Narcissus Florals in Toms River and Mueller’s Historic Florist of Spring Lake, and executive director of the Ocean County College Foundation.

Unsung Hero Recognition Monmouth County Health Department: Jeryl Krautle, Toms River, deputy director at the Monmouth County Health Department.

Ocean County Health Department: Dan Regenye, Toms River, health officer and director of the Ocean County Health Department. Dr. Mukesh Roy, Mays Landing, director for Emergency Preparedness and Planning for Ocean County Health Department.

The community and local businesses are invited to support the annual gala. Individual tickets are $225. For information, tickets, sponsorship opportunities, auction donations or ads for the printed journal, visit GSFun.org/gala, call 800785-2090 or e-mail gala@GSFun.org.

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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 financially during the pandemic as fund raising efforts had to be curtailed. This grant program will help cover the costs of expenses incurred 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 in Ocean County to meet the additional needs of the community created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Quinn said starting 9 a.m. May 13, the grant application for the Ocean County COVID 19 Response Non-Profit Program will be available. The application period is expected to be open until June 3.

Successful grant recipients will be based on meeting all eligibility criteria as outlined on the program webpage. There are requirements for eligibility and they can be found at co.ocean.nj.us starting May 10.

Quinn said, “the application will be available three days later on May 13.” This initial round of funding would be used to cover expenses incurred by non-profits during the period of March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. If there is a second round available those grant funds would cover costs incurred as of March 1, 2021 or later.

“When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread across Ocean County, the lives of so many of our

residents were affected. So many of our citizens lost jobs as businesses were forced to close, others felt the health impacts from getting the virus, our homes were turned into classrooms as schools closed, child care was not as readily available, food insecurity and housing instability increased dramatically,” Quinn said.

In order to meet the growing needs of county residents, many non-profit organizations increased their assistance and outreach in the communities, helping with food distribution, providing personal protection equipment, administering coronavirus tests, assisting with COVID-19 vaccination distribution and community outreach.

Quinn said, “non-profit agencies have extended a lifeline to many of our residents, especially our most frail and vulnerable senior and disabled residents during the coronavirus pandemic.”

The grant program’s purpose is to provide

financial support to non-profit organizations that incurred new costs that would not have otherwise occurred if not for the pandemic.

“We deeply appreciate all of the effort that has been made by these dedicated non-profit organizations, many with the assistance of volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to help the residents of Ocean County during this very challenging time,” Quinn added.

Other grant programs including the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program, grants for businesses to assist with rent and lease payments have been supported by County Board of Commissioners.

Quinn said the federal “CARES Act funds have “allowed us to reach out and help those in our communities that have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “These grant programs have been tailored to help residents, business owners and non-profits during unprecedented times.”

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Win $10K By Entering Dream Dollars Raffle

BRICK – Who wants to win $10,000? The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation, Inc. will be hosting a Dream Dollars Raffle with grand prize of $10,000.

If all tickets are sold, potential prize award of $10,000. 50/50 Raffle – limited to 200 tickets.

Drawing: May 19, 7 p.m. at Shore Acres

Yacht Club located at 780 Drum Point Rd., Brick.

Entire proceeds will fund scholarships. No substitution of offered prize. Winner does not need to be present.

Donation: $100 per ticket. Support local businesses so we can continue to help worthy organizations with much needed support.

Animal Shelter Hosts Online Gift Auction

BRICK – Get ready to have big fun while helping the animals! The Jersey Shore Animal Center will be hosting a virtual Spring FUR Paws Gift Auction.

Online bidding begins May 14 at 6 p.m. and ends on May 23 at 23 p.m.

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Brick Students Win Essay Contest

BRICK – Every year the Elks Americanism Committee sponsors an essay contest at the elementary and middle school level to help promote the idea of love for our country.

Six Brick Township students won at the local level, and were chosen to go on to the District Level. Mayor Ducey had the honor of attending an award ceremony honoring these students.

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─Photo courtesy Brick Township • 1st place - Vincent Gar ibaldi, St. Dominic’s • 2nd place - Valerie Astralaga, St. Dominic’s • 3rd place - Savannah Per rin, Vets Middle School For grades 7and 8: • 1st place - Sabina Castillo, St. Dominic’s • 2nd place - Ben Wojciak, St. Dominic’s • 3rd place - Emma Ward, St. Dominic’s

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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.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 15 - May 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Try not to let go of your values just to embrace change.

However, to maintain your reputation and keep your promises, you may need to act the part of a disruptor now. Stand tall and defend your boundaries in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As the week ahead unfolds, you may feel the need to voice your opinion and hear those of others on the latest issues. The result could be that you become hooked on a broader, richer philosophy that embraces more viewpoints.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Admirers may be attracted by your charisma and your inviting appearance in the coming week. Use this special opportunity to kiss and make up or to fix even the smallest misunderstanding.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As this week unfolds, remain sensitive to the undercurrents.

You can be kind and generous to people in need.

Learn from those who have studied a subject thoroughly and allow yourself to be creative and free of restrictions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be filled with energizing ideas. If outside influences create challenges, you might want to act immediately to uphold the status quo. Focus on fostering forgiveness and fruitful activities in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): We’re all imperfect and must accept ourselves as we are. This week may be the right time to reveal some vulnerabilities. The only way to grow truly close to someone is to share your truth, hopes and dreams.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nail down

your income and profits. Your financial portfolio can become healthier if you focus on long-term results rather than immediate gratification. Good manners and a friendly demeanor may earn gold stars as the week unfolds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, you may begin to develop a plan that will motivate you to live a more creative, idealistic life. You might realize that your happiness lies in being close to people who offer you peace of mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week to come, you may realize that a person’s reputation is only a reflection of his or her character. Loved ones may prove they are loyal. A shift in your work routine could give you more time to relax at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Secrets are meant to be kept. You might want to be in on the latest news and gossip but may need special authorization to listen in on some discussions.

Be discreet and guard confidential information in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the upcoming week, you should be able to make more progress by cooperating than by competing. Put problems between you and a loved one to rest by being sensitive to their feelings and willing to arrive at a compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you’re feeling like you aren’t doing what you’re supposed to be doing, maybe it’s time to make your ideals less abstract and give them more structure. As the week unfolds, you can immerse yourself in your beliefs and find your way forward.

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THIS SAVORY GALETTE MAKES A GREAT LUNCH OR DINNER

By America’s Test Kitchen

A galette is like a pie, except the crust is only on the bottom and the sides and it’s a totally freeform dish. No pie plate here!

A good galette has a crust that is nice and crisp. But the filling can create a problem. Most veggies are filled with water, which can make the crust wet. The solution?

We put a layer of grated Parmesan cheese on the bottom of the galette before adding the filling.

This creates a (delicious!) barrier against any excess water.

If you don’t want to make the dough yourself, feel free to use a store-bought dough. Also, it’s important to bake the galette right after assembling it. Don’t let it sit around and get soggy!

CORN, TOMATO AND BACON GALETTE Serves 6

All-purpose flour (for sprinkling on counter) 1 pie dough (make your own or use 1 round store-bought) 3 slices bacon 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and patted dry 1 cup (6 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce) 1 large egg, cracked into bowl and lightly beaten with fork 1 scallion, dark green part only, sliced thin 1. Adjust the oven rack to the lower/ middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. If using homemade pie dough, sprinkle flour over a clean counter.

Place dough on floured counter and sprinkle dough with a little extra flour. Use a rolling pin to roll dough into a 12-inch circle, rotating the dough and reflouring the counter in between rolls.

(Store-bought dough is already rolled out.)

3. Gently transfer the dough to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate while making the filling.

4. Line a microwave-safe plate with two paper towels and place the bacon on top. Top with two more paper towels. Microwave until the bacon is crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the plate from the microwave. Let bacon cool.

5. In a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to stir together corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, garlic and salt.

6. Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and discard the plastic. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge.

Use a rubber spatula to spread the corn-tomato mixture over the Parmesan. Crumble cooked bacon over top.

7. Fold a 2 inch border of dough up and over the edge of the filling.

Continue folding, overlapping folds of dough every 2 inches, until you get all the way around the galette. Use a pastry brush to paint dough with a beaten egg.

8. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the dough is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack. Let the galette cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes. Transfer the galette to cutting board. Sprinkle scallion greens over the filling. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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