The BERKELEY Times Vol. 16 - No. 14
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Community News Page 11-15
Dear Pharmacist Page 19
Inside The Law Page 21
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─Photo by Chris Lundy Construction vehicles are not unusual to be seen on the side of Route 9 as the project continues. By Chris Lundy bumpy to drive over. a road improvement pected to drastically BERKELEY – ResNew Jersey Natu- project for about eight change the direction of idents and elected of- ral Gas is working on miles of Route 9 from traffic. ficials have been com- their pipes in the area. Beachwood to Lanoka Those driving the road plaining about the state Following that, the Harbor. Intersections at night might have noof Route 9 for years New Jersey Depart- along that stretch would ticed there were times but some recent utility ment of Transporta- be upgraded but the when a lane was closed work has made it very tion was to perform changes were not ex- (Route 9 - See Page 4)
Women’s March Rallies for Reproductive Rights
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Nearly 200 people flooded Huddy Park as part of the nationwide Women’s March to stand up for abortion access. The mixed crowd of men, women, and children lined the curb of the park’s entrance on East Water Street while numerous pass-
ing motorists blared their horns in support. Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), addressed the gathering and stated that she takes the attack on women’s reproductive rights quite personally. She graduated from high school in 1964 and college in
1968. “I spent my adolescence and my young adulthood when birth control was not easily available, particularly if you were young, si ngle, and broke,” shared Fote. “W hat Roe v. Wade said to us was even if you never contemplate having an abortion, you have the right to control your
own body.” Fote said the court ruling gave women of her generation a new lease on life in showing them respect and providing them with options. However, Fote emphasized that recent changes to abortion laws in Texas and Mississippi suggest the need to look for legislative solutions from
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elected officials rather than appointed ones. “Two weeks ago, the United States Congress passed the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021,” Fote said. “It now goes to the Senate, where the chances of its passing are somewhere between slim and absolutely none.” New Jersey legislators (March - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – After a year’s absence, walkers donning bright, uplifting yellow shirts returned to the borough boardwalk for the 8th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk. The annual two-mile walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk is a fundraising effort to benefit HOPE Sheds Light, a non-profit agency that helps those with addiction and also aids their families. The wal k showcased resou rces for family members and friends impacted by substance use disorder, and included several speakers who shared their story of addiction and regaining their hope to live. A Tree of HOPE was also present along with various vendors, a raffle and banners featuring the faces and names of those who have passed and had struggled with addiction. Last year’s fundraiser went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year’s walk, much like the one in 2019, experienced sunny skies and mild temperatures making for a perfect walk day. One of the speakers who shared his personal story was Todd. His last name was kept private. He spoke prior to the walk about seeing a professional counselor. He asked if he were bi-polar and was told, “you’re not bi-polar you are an alcoholic.” “I said ‘no’ and she said ‘yeah’ so to prove her wrong I cut down on my drinking but I increased my marijuana smoking. Let me tell you something, if you replace drinking with marijuana that’s like going to McDonald’s and ordering a Big Mac with large fries and having a diet Coke. It didn’t work,” Todd said. He added, “she was right. I was wrong. I’m Todd and I’m an alcoholic. For most of my adult life I was a funeral director which required me to work weekends. I would go to bars by myself because I had (Hope - See Page 4)
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