2018-07-07 - The Toms River Times

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Protestors gather in front of Toms River Township Hall calling for an end to the separation of children from their parents in the case of immigrants accused of illegally entering the country. Protests took place across the country during the weekend calling for an end to this program.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Area residents came out for two separate protests in the township to show their discontent for a policy that has separated close to 3,000 children from their parents regarding incidents

of immigration processing at the border of Mexico.

Between October 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018, around 2,700 children were separated from their parents.

Of that total around 1,995 of them

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Toms River Honors Radio Legend Bob Levy

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With so many home-grown performers and demonstrators, it truly is an Ocean County Fair.

The fair will be held from Wednesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 15 at Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530 in Berkeley.

Admission is $8. Children under 10 are free.

Parking is free. For more information, visit OceanCountyFair.com.

Animal acts and most vendors will be there throughout the length of the fair. The schedule,

–Archived photo A variety of games are available.

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–Photos by Jason Allentoff From left to right: Mayor Tom Kelaher, Marianne Levy, Councilman George Wittmann, Councilwoman Maria Maruca, Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill and Kevin Williams.

By Jason Allentoff TOMS RIVER – Bob Levy, the Ocean County radio icon who was there when WOBM signed on the air 50 years ago, was recently honored with a special ceremony in Downtown Toms River.

Levy died on March 1st at the age of 86, which was also the anniversary of the radio signal’s launch.

He helped build the station and was an integral part of its success.

Toms River officials along with Bob’s wife Marianne, family, friends, fans and many of Bob’s co-workers attended the unveiling of “Bob Levy Way.” It’s the street that runs behind Toms River Town Hall near the Townsquare Media (Bob Levy - See Page 2)

So Long, Geoffrey Toys R’ Us Closed For Good

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – W hat was once a packed parking lot, was now empty with the exception of several cars that slowly stopped to see the status of the Toys R’ Us store across from the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue in the township.

The would-be shoppers were surprised to learn that the store had already closed its doors for good on June –Photo courtesy Rene Johnpiere (Toys R’ Us - See Page 5) Geoffrey packs up and leaves the building.

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for sale. He will be attending the fair from Wednesday to Saturday.

with special events, is below: Wednesday, July 11: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• K-9 demos, 6 p.m.

• Simply Three Band (classic rock from Forked River) 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 12: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased.

• Comedy hypnotist Dr. Steven Michael Hypnosis – Ocean County’s own • Chariot Riders Therapeutic Horse Riding Demo Friday, July 13: 11 a.m. - 11p.m.

• Clarizio Music Kids Rock Band, from Point Pleasant.

• After the Reign, country music, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• Cowboy Larry western skill show, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Horse show Saturday, July 14: 11a.m. - 11p.m.

• Scott DeCarlo – Jersey bred country, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• R&B Express, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• Cowboy Larry western skill show, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Horse show Sunday, July 15: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased.

• Kaotic Control, Ocean County-based band, 1 p.m.

Where: Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530, Berkeley Township.

Rides, Games and Food The fair will have the same ride vendor as they had last year, fair manager Jeff Adams said. This outfit is a family-run operation out of Englishtown, New Jersey.

Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase on Thursday and Sunday.

The carnival-style food and games will also be throughout the ride area.

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Every Day: Dinosaur Rock is a new vendor that has museum quality dinosaur fossils, gems, ocean and insect exhibits. Kids can mine for imitation gold and gemstones.

RC Power Party is a vendor for people to rent remote controlled cars and trucks to race each other on a course that is set up.

A chainsaw carver will also be making a few sculptures a day, which will then be

Animal Shows A county fair is not complete without animal shows. Unless noted, these will be running throughout the entire fair.

The 4-H will continue to showcase the animals they have raised and cared for, as well as other educational and artistic projects.

The Toms River Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will both have K-9 demonstrations on Wednesday evening.

A pony ride will be available. The vendor is from Forked River.

Pig racing, a longtime staple, will return. The owner of this company is from Jackson.

Marvelous Mutts will return, showing off dog tricks of agility, running, and diving.

Fair History The fair is in its 71st year. It started at the Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but outgrew it in the 1980s. It was then relocated to Berkeley Township where it resides today.

It used to be an agricultural show, for local farmers to show off their crops, Adams said. However, as farming gave way to housing and commercial development, there are very few farms left locally. The 4-H has taken on the agricultural aspect of the fair, showing off what families have grown and nurtured.

Bob Levy: Continued From Page 1 headquarters.

WOBM’s Kevin Williams, who has been with the station almost 40 years, gave a short speech.

He recalls Bob fondly. “Bob was the person who hired me 39 years ago and for that entire time was a co-worker, confidant, mentor and friend. His impact on WOBM is immeasurable. He was the original employee and for 50 years, did just about everything you can do in the radio business from sports director to host and general manager.”

Williams also described Bob as unique saying “if Bob were alive today, he would likely complain that it wasn’t a more well-known street like Washington Street or Hooper Avenue. The good news is no one will complain about the traffic on Bob Levy Way.” Mayor Tom Kelaher and Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill also spoke and the ceremony.

Marianne Levy, Bob’s wife and radio co-host, fought back tears. She said “He made me who I am today. He was always about community. If anyone asked him for anything, he never hesi-

–Photos by Jason Allentoff The sign that now bears Bob Levy’s name in Downtown Toms River. tated or said no. He never asked for anything in return. Never wanted any kind of recognition.

Never wanted to be put on a pedestal. Well, guess what Bob, you’re on a pole today.”

In March, the Township Council passed a resolution to name the street in honor of Bob’s 50 years of service to the community.

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Protestors: Continued From Page 1 were separated from April 18 to May 31.

Critics of President Donald Trump’s administration have strongly declared that the family separation policy is wrong and needless. Articles depict children crying themselves to sleep because they don’t know where their parents are.

Supporters of the policy state that there is no official policy saying every family entering the U.S. without papers has to be separated. There is, they say, a policy that all adults caught crossing into the U.S. illegally are to be criminally prosecuted - and when that happens to a parent, separation takes place.

Typically, people apprehended crossing into the US are held in immigration detention centers and sent before an immigration judge to see if they will be deported as unauthorized immigrants.

Those who have been referred for criminal prosecution get sent to a federal jail and are presented to a federal judge within a few weeks’ time to determine if they’ll get prison time. This is when the separation happens as parents are not allowed to be kept with their children in a federal jail facility.

Stacey H. Wolfe, an attorney from Beachwood, coordinated one of the rallies. She said “protests are being held all over the country in front of congressional offices to send out a message.

We presented an open letter to Congressman MacArthur.”

Wolfe represents Lawyer Moms of America and her event drew around 30 people carrying signs who at times broke out in song to oppose the current system of family separation at the border.

“We are Lawyer Moms of America, represent- the plight of more than 2,300 migrant children ing more than 15,000 lawyer moms and our allies who remain separated from their families. It across the country. We formed this group because makes no plan to reunite them with their parents.” we cannot abide the horWolfe and Brick resror of migrant children ident Robyn Gedrich, being forcibly removed who also coordinated from their parents by a similar rally in the the Department of Justownship during the tice. We were called to weekend, said that the action as citizens and protests were designed as parents. We are lawto generate advocacy yers who have sworn to efforts and to get resdefend the Constitution. idents to write their We are intentionally congress member and nonpartisan,” the open officials about the isletter states. sue.

“On June 19, Lawyer “We’re here to speak Moms of America reout and get the mesleased an initial open sage out that this is letter to Members of wrong,” Gedrich said.

Congress calling for “This is a nation-wide an end to the abhorrent event.” practice of forcibly sepThe open letter calls arating migrant chilfor Congress to act dren from their parents. now to end the system A day later, President by passing legislation Trump signed an Execwhich requires the utive Order purporting Department of Health to end family separaand Human Services tion, a policy he previto take immediate, ously claimed to have ceaseless and exhausno authority to address,” tive efforts to reunite the letter added. each and every one –Photo by Bob Vosseller of the approximately Wolfe noted in the letter that “we are not fooled Robyn Gedrich, Brick, holds up a sign of 2,345 children who by the Executive Order. protest during one of two protests held have been separated It inexplicably ignores recently in Toms River. from their parents.

It also calls for the Department of Justice to “stop the policy of detaining migrant asylum seekers for the petty offense of improper entry, which leads to the separation and detention of migrant children.”

Not all protestors present for the rallies agreed with ending the policy currently in place. During one rally a man was seen with a sign that drew criticism by the other protestors. His sign read “Vets Before Wets,” referring to a racial slur.

Another man wearing a red hat and a T-Shirt declaring support of the president, questioned some of the protestors’ reasoning for opposing the current system.

Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) has a congressional office based in the Toms River Town Hall. On June 27 he issued a statement after the House failed to pass the Border Security and Immigration Act. “It is long past time to fix our immigration system. This bill was not perfect, but I voted for it because it increased border security and offered Dreamers a legal path forward without letting them jump the line and would have put a stop to the separation of families at our borders.”

MacArthur also stated in a press release that “this is a failure of both Democrats and Republicans to come together to address a critical issue facing our nation. The American people sent us to Washington to get results, not to kick the can down the road. While I am disappointed, I will not be deterred by this, and will continue to work to see comprehensive immigration reform pass in this Congress.”

MacArthur previously said that “I am also very mindful of the tragedy at our southern border.

The separation of children from their fathers and mothers must stop immediately.”

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Toys R’ Us: Continued From Page 1 27, two days earlier than expected.

While the store’s closure was no surprise as the announcement came months ago, the realization of that closure hit home for many “Toys R’ Us Kids.”

Who doesn’t remember that famous Toys R’ Us jingle (co-written by future novelist James Patterson) “I don’t want to grow up…I’m a Toys R’ Us Kid…” or seeing the store’s mascot, a giraffe named Geoffrey roaming around the store or seeing him dance in commercials?

Toys R’ Us would open late during the holiday season and it would be among the many stores open in the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday so that parents could start shopping for their children’s holiday wish list.

It also hired on extra help between November and mid-January to help with the influx of extra shoppers. The store also featured a Geoffrey Club where parties would be held for children and Geoffrey would often be the special guest inside the store.

Facing a series of financial hardships over the span of a decade, the owners of the chain declared bankruptcy late last year and while there were hopes of a fiscal reorganization that would keep the store alive, that just didn’t happen. Some stores started to close their doors before the end of the year.

Toys R’ Us was a fixture on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Kay Bee Toy Store based in the Ocean County Mall shut down many

–Photo by Bob Vosseller The Toms River Toys R Us has closed its doors. The store’s last day was June 27 but workers returned to clean out items on June 28. Many visitors stopped by to find that the doors were locked and the store had closed earlier than the expected June 29 date. years ago but Toys R’ Us opened an annex store in the Ocean County Mall only a few years ago in what was once the mall’s Disney store.

Among those who came to make one last visit to the store, believing it would be open, was the Merizalde family of Manchester Township. Silvia, William and their daughter Kiomara, 6, and son William, 10, even took a selfie of themselves as a keepsake.

“We have lots of memories from when I was a kid,” William Merizalde said. “I used to come here a lot myself. I remember getting trains, video games and Legos.”

“It is very sad,” Silvia Merizalde added.

“I thought they would be open,” township resident Jackie Rombardo said as she sat in her car looking at the now locked front entrance. “I always came here as a kid.

When I got older it was a bit more expensive but when I was a kid I was here a lot. My fiancé’s first job was at a Toys R Us. I have some great memories. Barbies were always a big thing. The last time I came here the Barbie section had gotten smaller.”

Jamie Barker and her mother Minnie Barker of Lakewood also came to pay their respects to the cherished toy store and to also check out the boxes of instant concrete that were available for free in front of the store.

“I can use this Quickcrete which is instant cement,” Jamie Barker said. She recalled the items she picked up as a child which included “dune buggy cars, robots and a lot of other things.”

“The sad thing is that other stores will sell the same toys but you won’t get the variety anymore,” Jamie Barker added.

Her mother chimed in that “she liked skateboards and go carts. The last time we came here we got my grandson a nerf gun.”

Raul Azordo of New York stopped by as well and expressed his sadness. “I used to go to the big one in New York. We didn’t go too often but it was great.”

Kevin Martinez and his co-worker Ashley, who was too shy to give her last name, worked at the store. Martinez said he worked as a supervisor, stocking the shelves and as a cashier for six years. “I will miss working here. As I kid I would buy Lego bricks. I’d also get video games and lots of Star Wars stuff here.”

Ashley worked at the Toms River store for nine years. She said that the store manager allowed them to use their vacation time.

“We used to have 30 to 40 people working here and around 110 to 120 during the Christmas season. We had 32 people work here toward the end.”

For Greg Butera of Middletown, visiting the Toms River store was part of a mission to find a store that was open and to see what was left. “People will miss coming to these stores. It isn’t the same to buy things online.

I’ve been coming to Toys R’ Us all my life.

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Island Beach: A Sonnet In The Sands

TOMS RIVER – Gordon Hesse will provide a slide presentation and talk based on his new book on Tuesday, July 24 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Ocean County Library Toms River branch. The 288-page book has more than 385 images of Island Beach’s hidden past, from the time the Europeans arrived up to the present day.

Stories of land pirates, shipwrecks, dramatic lifesaving rescues and tragedies, sea-

Law Enforcement Personnel: Join Our Group TOMS RIVER – Our goal is to bring together Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, State Troopers, Prosecutors Investigators and Career Firefighters living in and around Ocean County.

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road, Toms River. Yearly dues are $20 in addition at each meeting we charge $5 to cover lunch.

As a chapter of the statewide organization, we discuss issues related to our pension and benefits. We also share a lot of war stories and brotherhood. If interested in joining, please let us know and an application will be forwarded. Please keep the posts related to our common retiree issues and other information for the good of our professions.

Remember, you do not have to be retired from an Ocean County department to join.

Out of state retirees are also welcome to join as long as you meet the above criteria.

We have a yearly picnic and Christmas party. We try to have guest speakers when available.

An application may be downloaded at njrpfa.org.

Toys R’ Us: Continued From Page 5 People are selling store items like employee pins for ridiculous prices. A Geoffrey plush doll was being sold for $800.”

Jessica Marousis, Toms River, was checking out the Babies R’ Us store within the same plaza. That had closed days earlier.

“I shopped at both stores. I have two adult children and a 19-month old daughter. A few days ago they had hundreds of strollers and car seats but I guess I waited too long.

This is the end of an era and it will leave a hole in the market. I always looked forward to going to a toy store. It won’t be the same as going to a Target when you are buying your bread and shoes.”

Brick residents Anthony Cariello and Christina Rosario also stopped at the Babies R’ Us store hoping they could find some discarded mannequins.

Cariello said “I remember getting super soakers and Lego items from Toys R’ Us.” “I just turned 30 and this was the store where you didn’t want to grow up and now it is closed so I’m a little depressed,” Rosario said.

weed industries, squatters and shack leases, beach buggies and top secret missile tests are included. Hundreds of vintage images and photographs by exceptional wildlife photographers are featured.

“The dramas of lives lived, saved, and lost – both in personal accounts and in the historic record – resonate with those of

every life,” Hesse wrote in the preface to the book. “This seemingly simple place has a history that begs to be expanded and recorded before it fades away. Hopefully, this book will leave a respectful imprint and capture some of the history, folklore, beauty, culture, and significance of this precious gem of a place.”

The program is free and open to the public.

Register by calling 732-349-6200 or visiting theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

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Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tom MacArthur, whose father served during the Korean War, announced that legislation he introduced to help vet-

erans who are suffering from Agent Orange or other herbicide-related conditions has been included in the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which passed

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), along with Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a bill t hat wou ld e st abl ish a federal grant program to help support the memorials dedicated to commemorating the Septem-

ber 11th, 2001, terrorist a t t a ck s o n t h e Un it e d St ates. T he September 11th National Memorials Ac t c r e at e s a f u nd i ng stream to support the security, maintenance and successful operations of The World Trade Center site, the United 93 Memorial, and the Pentagon Memorial.

From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy sig ne d Se n at e Bill No. 427, which prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from marrying or entering into a civil union. New Jersey is now

the second state in the nation to ban child marriage under all circumstances.

“In New Jersey, we are dedicated to protecting child ren by put ti ng an end to child mar r iages

Bill to Help Korean DMZ Veterans Passes House the House of Representatives.

“The inclusion of the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act in the bill which passed the House today is a m ajor v ic t or y for our veterans ser ving at the Korea DMZ during the Vietnam era. I start-

ed working on this issue thanks to a meeting with Garfield Harper, a Korean DMZ veteran who lives in Burlington County. This is a major step in righting a wrong that far too many veterans have lived with for too long,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur

(R-3rd ). “As a cosponsor of the Blue Water Navy Viet nam Veterans Act, I am grateful to see this legislation pass. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to provided quality care for our veterans.”

Bot h t he Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act and the Fairness for Korea n DM Z Vetera ns Act have received broad bipar tisan suppor t and have been backed by multiple veterans’ organizations including the VFW and the American Legion.

Bill Would Provide Funding for September 11th Memorial Sites “The terrorist attacks of September 11th remain a vivid memory for all of us who saw a bright day turn into a living nightmare. As we remember those who per ished on t h a t d r e a d f u l d ay, we must back up our pledge to never forget with real action in support of the memorials erected in their honor,” said Sen. Menendez. “I’m proud to join Senator Booker to introduce legislation that will help keep our 9/11 memorials running smoothly and secu rely for ever y A mer ica n who wishes to honor the memories of the mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors we lost that day.”

“These memorial sites a r e t he s a c r e d g rou nd where Americans come to remember, ref lect, and pay their respects,” Sen. Booker said. “We must never forget the hor ror of that terrible day, the lives that were lost, and the people whose lives we re foreve r cha nge d.

That’s why it’s incumbent on us to keep these sites secure and accessible to all Americans for generations to come.”

The World Trade Center site hosts over six million visitors each year; t he United 93 Memorial and Pentagon Memorial each receive several hundred thousand. Each site runs i m p or t a nt e d u c at ion a l prog r a m s t hat prov ide

o p p o r t u n it ie s fo r s t u dents to learn about the tragic events of Septemb e r 11t h . O ngoi ng s e curity and maintenance needs remai n top concerns deserving of federal support.

Specif ically, the Sept e m b e r 11t h N a t i o n a l Memorials Act would: Authorize up to $25 million in an nual f u nding to ensu re the secu r it y, mai ntena nce, a nd successf ul operat ions a nd educat ional prog rams at the memorials established to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001 Support continuing impor t a nt policies such as free admission to all facilities for active and

retired members of the military, registered first responders to the attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001 Suppor t dedicated f ree admission hours for the general public at least once a week Require grant recipients to provide to the Department of Interior and the public comprehensive financial disclosure information to ensure careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars This is the f irst time such legislation has been introduced in the Senate.

A similar bill, introduced

by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd), was passed by the US House in 2016.

Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law

by raising the minimum age to 18,” said Governor Mur phy. “St udies have consistently showed that m i nor s who enter i nto mar riage - par ticularly young women - are less likely to graduate from high school and college and more likely to suffer domestic abuse and live in poverty. I am proud to join with the Legislature to ma ke New Je r sey a

national leader on this important human rights issue.”

The legislation bars the issuance of marriage or civil union licenses to all persons under the age of 18. Previously, New Jersey minors who were 16 or 17 could get married with parental consent. Minors under the age of 16 could be married after obtaining parental consent and

approval f rom a judge.

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, more than 3,600 minors got married in New Jersey between 1995 and 2015.

Research has shown that you ng wome n ma r r ied at 18 or younger suffer negative psychological, social, educational, and financial consequences.

The legislation will play a crucial role in protecting

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New Jersey’s children and preventing them from being forced or coerced into marriages.

Bill sponsors include Senators Nellie Pou, Loretta Weinberg, Sandra B. Cunningham and Joseph A. Lagana as well as Assembly Members Nancy F. Munoz, Reed Gusciora, Pamela R. Lampitt, Raj Mukherji and Shavonda E. Sumter.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Artist Explores The Mystery Of Creation At The Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Librar y will host the “Transcendent Mystery of Creation,” exhibit by Barbara Clair Howard during the month of July at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. Howard’s collection of ar t will be displayed in the second f loor gallery throughout the month of July and will consist of watercolor paintings and collages.

Howard is a retired mar r iage and family therapist. She considers herself a lifelong artist and has formal training in many aspects of art. She has taught

watercolor classes at Ocean County College and at the YMCA. “I am basically a water colorist; however, I include collaging, acrylics and pen and ink in my renderings. I enjoy landscapes, barns and lighthouses, and people as subjects of my paintings. My artistic world revolves around dreaming, planning and creating my visions. I find beauty in the simple and the ugly,” Howard said.

For more infor mation, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5112, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

All American Variety Show – Jukebox Legends

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Join us on July 9 at 7 p.m. on the Dupont Ave Stage for the All American Variety Show – Jukebox Legends.

Their vocals and show will take you back in

time to the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

A local group that will keep you entertained all night long. This is part of the 2018 Monday Night Boardwalk Concert Series.

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By Kimberly Bosco Healy. “This is an initiative that’s been TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional years in the making.

School District’s Rebuild Our Schools IniNearly $18 million in project upgrades tiative is finally taking shape, following a will also be implemented at a net-zero recent administration meeting. cost due to the district’s enrollment in The meeting brought together members the self-funding Energy Savings Imof the district and the district’s engineer- provement Program (ESIP) starting this ing and consulting design fi rm in order month, according to the district. to finalize the project, which will bring The proposal for these upgrades will be security upgrades and air conditioning finalized by the district and then sent to to classrooms. the New Jersey Department of Education Every classroom in each of the 18 by the end of July. buildings in the district will see these up“The final project list serves as an exgrades, according to the report presented ample of our district and school board by board vice president and Building and listening to our community, acting on Grounds Committee Chair Joe Nardini. their concerns, and including them in the It took months of refining, 19 public process throughout,” he added. meetings, and lots of feedback from the After a seven month district-wide facilipublic to hone the project from what was ties assessment by Maser Consulting, the originally a $164-plus-million project to district and board were able to develop what is now a $147-million report. The what facilities needed attention. original plan was not only more costly, “The report we’ve put together inbut didn’t account for some $30 million cludes projects specific to each of our in additions including air conditioning in 18 schools and five out buildings, and every classroom, playgrounds, security we simply could not have cultivated this enhancements, and paving. The final list without the feedback of parents and plan is less expensive, and also includes community members,” said Board President each of those essential upgrades.

Russell Corby. “We will continue to engage “Through our series of community our community and keep them informed in meetings and the invaluable input we the weeks and months ahead.” received from our families and residents, You will be able to find the full proposal we’ve been able to narrow the scope on the Rebuilding Our Schools webpage of the plan to focus on essential proj- prior to its official submission. The school ects, and at the least possible impact to board will be scheduling subsequent public taxpayers,” said Superintendent David meetings with details forthcoming.

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SUEZ To Offer Lawn Watering Program To Save Customers Time & Money

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – SUEZ wants to help you water your lawn efficiently during this hot summer season. The company recently announced that they will once again be offering a complimentary lawn watering educational program for customers in Delaware, New York and South Jersey service areas.

The program is for homeowners, businesses and seasonal visitors, to provide customers with the information on how they can best preserve resources. The program will focus on Evapotranspiration (ET), which is a measure of water loss from soil through evaporation and moisture loss from plant life through transpiration.

“SUEZ is pleased to offer this ET program as a courtesy to residents during the summer when outdoor watering can account for a 50 percent increase in water usage,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations.

“Lawns are often over-watered, resulting in unnecessarily higher water bills for our customers and the wasting of precious, treated water.”

You can find the daily ET calculation on the SUEZ website at mysuezwater.com/

trgreenlawns. Enter your zip code on this site to see how long you should water your lawn in order to keep turf and garden areas to stay green and healthy. This information helps customers to same time, save money and conserve a precious natural resource.

Customers are also invited to register for a daily opt-in message, to have daily lawn watering data delivered directly to their e-mail inboxes or telephones.

Alongside the Office of the State Climatologist at Rutgers University, SUEZ calculates the ET index by using air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, and wind speed from specific SUEZ regional weather stations in service areas.

“Rutgers is delighted that SUEZ, again, has selected our technical team to provide the Company’s customers with the most accurate weather data for its 2018 lawn watering program,” said David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist. “Our primary responsibility is to collect environmental climate data, observe climate variables from official government and private observation stations, and deliver the best information for efficient use of water for lawns within the specific SUEZ delivery areas.”

2018 Junior Lifeguard Outreach Program

SEASIDE PARK – Seaside Park Municipal Alliance is proud to present the 2018 Junior Lifeguard Program!

Dates: July 9-August 1, Monday and Wednes-

day from 9-10:15 a.m. Program will be held at North Ave Beach. For ages 8-15 years old.

Please remit $40 non-refundable fee with application.

Community Quilt Drop-In

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Reaching Across Faith Traditions (RAFT) invites residents to contribute to a community quilt that symbolizes the beautiful diversity of our county. Join in on July 11 at 11 a.m.

Come to the library’s MakerSpace on Tuesday nights (5-7 p.m.) or Wednesday mornings (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.). RAFT will

provide a fabric swatch; participants will bring other supplies with which to create the story of their unique background. A limited number of patches are available, so don’t delay. Artistic skills are not required!

An unveiling ceremony of the finished quilt will be held at the library on October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Mancini Hall.

Dog Royalty Day

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Guests are invited to bring their leashed dog kings and dog queens to the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Beach and participating restaurants and bars on July 31 for Dog Royalty

Day. Pet friendly vendors will be selling dog toys and goodies on the Boardwalk Promenade. We will also have a special appearance by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.

Ghosts, Goblins & Gifts

TOMS RIVER – The SRPE Fund Raisers present a Ghosts, Goblins and Gifts Luncheon and Gift Auction on September 29 at the SRPE Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Dr. at 1 p.m.

Doors open at 12 p.m. The cost is $17. Tickets

will be on sale Monday through Friday, July 23-Sept. 17 in the office. No tickets sold at the door.

For more information, call Pat at 609-5756813 or Carol at 732-240-7722.

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Children of OCEAN, Inc. Head Start Receive Grant From United Way

OCEAN COUNTY – Children at OCEAN, Inc. Head Start Centers will become Kindergarten ready thanks to recent funding totaling $35,000 from United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The grant award will fund the OCEAN, Inc. Summer Literacy Program, which provides summer learning and enrichment activities for children from disadvantaged families who are entering kindergarten in fall of 2018.

The goal of the program is to reach students from disadvantaged families who would not otherwise have access to these summer learning and enrichment opportunities without this funding and program.

The Literacy Program will focus on enhancing the reading readiness and literacy skills of 35 children who have been identified as having an economic and academic need. The family literacy-focused summer reading program will enable OCEAN, Inc. to meet important child de-

velopment needs, while providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and will minimize the risk of school failure for participants by assisting them in developing positive, healthy attitudes towards reading and learning.

“It is the mission of this agency to provide quality, comprehensive services that assist our disadvantaged residents (children),” said OCEAN, Inc. president/ CEO Channell Wilkins. “We are extremely thankful to United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for the funding they provided, which helps us raise the quality of life for the children in our community.”

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties mobilizes donors, volunteers, and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families. They strive to ensure that every child is successful, every family is financially stable and every community is strong.

For more information, visit oceaninc.org or call 732-244-5333.

Business Loans Seminar With SBA And Score

TOMS RIVER – Sheryl Paynter, Small Business Administration’s Lender Relations & Economic Development Specialist will present this excellent seminar highlighting the different loan programs and the benefits of SBA guaranteed loans.

This program will be held on July 16 at 8:30 p.m. at the Toms River Library.

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Graduation Ceremony For Regional Day Class of 2018

MANCHESTER – It was a very special day at Regional Day School at Jackson as they honored four graduating students on June 20, 2018. The ceremony took place in the school’s all-purpose room, still decked out in its prom fi nery with silk draping in peach and white on the walls and paper lanterns and flowers hanging from the ceiling.

Connor C. of Toms River, Dari H. of Barnegat, Jonas J. of Lakehurst, and Jacob S. of Manchester entered the school’s all-purpose room wearing caps and gowns in the colors of their home high schools.

Family, friends, staff and fellow students cheered them on.

The graduates received gifts from the Manchester Township Administrator’s Unit and the Manchester Township Education Association. They also received numerous awards, including a varsity letter

from Manchester for Jacob, who participates in the Challenger League.

Regional Day School students, accompanied by Ms. Joyce Damen-Petit, provided musical entertainment. The C-Pod Singers performed a medley of patriotic songs, following the flag salute led by Student Council Vice President, Christopher W. Soloists Dari H. and Ashley B. led the RDS Singers in a touching performance of the song Lean on Me. After the presentation of diplomas and the changing of the tassels, Ms. Michallis said goodbye to the graduates, remarking, “For each of these students, they do have confidence, friends, and unparalleled support from their parents as well as their Regional Day School family... May your future be filled with good health and continued happiness and love.”

Operation Brain Freeze TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department is excited to announce the 5th Annual Toms River Summer Bicycle Safety Program.

Our goal is to increase awareness and compliance of helmet laws, ultimately reducing the amount of serious head injuries that occur as a result of bicycle accidents.

This fun initiative allows patrol officers to positively reward the children of the community, while providing positive interaction between police and residents.

Children who are observed riding bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, etc., will be given a voucher for a free ice cream to a local

participating business.

Local businesses include: • Jersey Girls Ice Cream Shoppe • Rita’s Toms River (Route 9) • Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream Parlor • Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream Carousel • Denae’s Ice Cream and Sweet Shop • Barnacle Bills • Summer Sweets • Dairy Queen The program runs from June 22 to September 2. It is important to note that the vouchers will only be given out by Toms River patrol officers in uniform and marked patrol cars.

Free Movies On The Beach: The BFG

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Join Seaside for Free Movies on the Beach. July 8 will show The BFG.

Free movies on the beach are shown every Sunday and Tuesday at dusk. Audience members will be seated on the beach.

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ScienceTellers to Saddle Up at Ocean County Library Branches

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library will offer “ScienceTellers Presents: Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano” at seven branches this summer.

ScienceTellers provides positive, interactive and educational science programs.

Library audiences will enjoy an exciting adventure about a legendary outlaw in the Wild West with interactive science experiments to bring the story to life.

Volunteers from the audience will participate in exploring the science behind chemical reactions, combustion, air pressure, inertia and more. With a bank-robber back in town and about to strike, they must

Habitat Recruiting For AmeriCorps

OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is recruiting for AmeriCorps! Be a leader. Be the difference.

Are you a recent high school or college grad? Are you transitioning into retirement?

Are you looking to change careers and serve your community? Do you know someone else who would answer yes to any of these questions?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have an opportunity for you!

Through full time service opportunities in communities across the United States, Habitat AmeriCorps program members help homeowners achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

At Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, we are enthusiastically recruiting for our Construction Crew Leadership position.

Spread the word, and apply today!

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Free Rabies Clinic At Ocean County Animal Shelter

OCEAN COUNTY – There will be a free rabies clinic at Ocean County Animal Shelter every other Wednesday at both NOCAF, 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson and SOCAF, 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin locations. The clinic is open from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 609 978-0127 for an appointment.

Wooden Boat Festival

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society will host the Wooden Boat Festival on July 21 from 9 a.m.- 3p.m. at Huddy Park on the corner of Water Street and Main Street.

Admission is free. There will be antique and classic boats, food vendors, maritime artists, crafts, and build and sail model boats for kids.

For more information, call 732-3499209.

saddle up to foil the heist, stop a runaway train and escape an abandoned mine shaft.

Do not miss this lively western tale for ages five and up.

The performances will take place at the following branches: • Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., 732-477-4513, 2 p.m. Tues, July 10.

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Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., 609597-3381, 12 p.m. Mon, July 23.

• Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., 732-793-3996, 3 p.m. Mon, July 23.

• Waretown Branch, 112 Main St., 609693-5133, 6 p.m. Mon, July 23.

These programs are sponsored by the

Ocean County Friends of the Library or their Association Groups. For more information about ScienceTellers visit sciencetellers.com.

The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.

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Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting geriatrics in the United States. Frequently, hearing loss goes unnoticed or its impact is underestimated since hearing loss is an “invisible handicap.” Untreated hearing loss has the potential to negatively affect interpersonal relationships, increase stress and fatigue, cause depression, frustration, anger, low self-esteem and a sense of isolation. It has been well documented that proper treatment, intervention strategies and support services can eradicate undesirable effects of a hearing impairment.

The National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders (NJDCD) suggests the following questions to help with the identification of a hearing loss: 1. Do people complain that you turn the television or radio too high? 2. Do you find yourself asking people to repeat? 3. Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately? 4. Do you have trouble following a conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time?

Recognizing the signs of hearing loss and making the appropriate referral to hearing health care professionals is the next step.

Audiologists can perform a complete hearing evaluation to verify that hearing loss exists, describe the type and cause, explain the degree of hearing loss, evaluate the impact of hearing loss on the individual and family members and recommend appropriate treatment strategies. Quite often, it is difficult to communicate with the hearing impaired individual. Some communication strategies and methods that are often successful in communicating with the hearing impaired

individual include: a) Getting the person’s attention before speaking. b) Facing the listener while speaking. c) Maintaining eye contact. d) Allowing adequate light to fall on the face of the speaker. e) Using facial expressions and features to convey the meaning. f) Speaking clearly, a little more slowly and in short sentences. g) Speaking in a normal tone of voice.

Caregivers and/or family members should consider the auditory needs of the elderly person with the hearing loss in one to one and group communication environments.

When hearing loss has been identified, caregivers should explore alternatives for compensating the loss and maintaining adequate communication strategies. These options may include hearing aids and other assistive listening devices as well as modification of their environment. In addition to hearing aids, auxiliary aid options include pocket talkers, FM personal systems, induction loops, infrared systems and telephone equipment, including TTYs. In addition, for the severely hearing impaired, visual and vibrating warning systems (smoke alarms, door bells and alarm clocks), caption television; real-time captioning and computer desk assisted note taking are available. Environmental modifications such as eliminating or reducing background noise and visual distractions, removing visual objects which obstruct the view of the listener and sound proofing rooms (e.g. using acoustic tiling, draperies and carpeting), managing room temperature, arranging for comfortable seating and sitting in a circle, all contribute to an improved listening environment.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

9 Quick Hacks For Leg Cramps

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Some of you have to jump out of bed really fast to mitigate a leg cramp, usually in the back of the calf, or in your thigh.

Leg cramps are not only painful, but they are a leading cause of fitful sleeping, insomnia and daytime fatigue. They speak to bigger problems too, such as dehydration, nutritional deficiencies and sometimes depression. This is because the root cause might be due to an imbalance in one of several key minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc or sodium.

Today my article will help you deal more effectively with nocturnal leg cramps so you can sleep through the night and feel better during the day. Now, here are a few of the best hacks for leg cramps: Avoid sorbitol There’s an interesting case study about a 34-year old woman who put herself on a diet that consisted of low sorbitol (and low fructose). She essentially cured herself of long-standing leg cramps within a few weeks.

Reduce aspirin and ibuprofen Many NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are known to be drug muggers of natural folate. A deficiency of this B vitamin will produce chronic leg cramps.

Take CoQ10 with your statin If you take a statin like lovastatin, atorvastatin or others, you should be taking CoQ10 or Ubiquinol every day.

Avoid large doses of vitamin C If you take too much vitamin C, it can

upset your stomach and cause diarrhea.

Then you’re faced with dehydration and that’s a trigger for leg cramps.

Cut back on caffeine Caffeine is a diuretic, so it causes mild dehydration. You may have noticed that on days you drink a lot of coffee, or have several energy drinks, you have more leg cramps. Not only that, but the chlorogenic acid in coffee is a drug mugger for magnesium, iron and zinc.

Drink Coconut Water This is a natural electrolyte, and I think it’s healthier for you than those strangely colored drinks that are loaded with sugar and artificial colors.

Heat up a microwavable hot pack Heat one of these up and it’s sweet relief on your sore muscles. You can heat it up right after you cramp, and apply it to ease the pain faster.

Drink a little pickle juice This should not help, but it actually does.

It’s probably from the salt in the flavoring or from the vinegar. The salt would help with electrolyte balance, the vinegar might serve as a mild muscle relaxant.

Try a massager The hand-held devices that provide percussion might bring instant relief. There are many at Brookstone, or on Amazon such as the Pure-Wave CM7 Cordless Massager. I have a much longer version of this article that I can send to you. If you’d like to receive this to your email, please join my online community (200,000 people and going strong!) Just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com

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OCEAN, Inc. Kids/Head Start Accepting Pre-School Applications OCEAN COUNTY – OCEAN, Inc. Kids/ Head Start, a non-profit organization, has begun accepting applications for the free Head Start Pre-School Program for income eligible families.

OCEAN, Inc. invites the public to call and schedule an appointment to visit our center located throughout Ocean County including: Barnegat, Berkeley, Brick, Manchester, Toms River, and Lakewood.

Head Start Program features: • Developmentally appropriate curriculum • Vision, hearing, and dental screenings • Developmental screenings • Children with special needs are

welcome Field trips Parent involvement activities Nutritious snacks daily Professionally trained staff OCEAN, Inc. provides developmentally appropriate practices, accepting children from income eligible families between the ages or 3 to 5 years. Through a scheduled appointment, parents and children will be able to tour the center, meet the staff, learn about the curriculum and enroll their children. OCEAN, Inc. appreciates volunteers at all Head Start Centers.

For more information, call 732-244-9114 or visit oceaninc.org to download an application.

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“Shakespeare Revealed” at the Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – In keeping with the Toms R iver Sha kespea re Fest ival’s “Toms-upon-Thames” theme this summer, the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host writer Christy A. Schmidt, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.

The program, “Shakespeare Revealed,” will address the question of whether Shakespeare truly wrote the works credited to him. Schmidt will explore authorship theories along with other mysteries in art and literature. She will also sign copies of her novel, “Treasure,” a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” on which this program is based.

Schmidt is a resident of Barnegat. She is a photographer, artist, professor, attorney, coach and entrepreneur. She has penned numerous works that cross genres: fantasy, horror, historical fiction and thrillers.

The Toms River Branch is located at 101 Washington St. The program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

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TOMS RIVER – Visit us and learn more! The Department of Continuing & Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting a variety of Summer Career Information Sessions in August and September on the Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Admission is free and open to the public.

Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Information Session: Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m., Ground Floor, College Library (Building #3). Visitors should park in Parking Lot #1.

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The Big Joe Variety Show SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Big Joe Henry Variety Show with Pat Guadagno and the Big Band will be held on August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Grant Avenue Beach. Cousin Chip will be there and each week they’ll play stump the Big Band.

This summer you’ll see world class comedians like Jeff Norris and John Pizzi, from TV’s Man Vs Food, Casey Webb.

Novelty acts like jugglers, dancers, or

quirky talents. Music includes Bobby Bandiera, Williams Honor, from the Blues Brothers Rob Paparozzi, Remember Jones, Academy Award winner and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte. From Broadway: Lisa Sherman, The Weeklings with Glen Burtnik, singer songwriter Philip White, world class musician Michael Ghegan, from Motor City Revue Layonne Holmes and many more!

OCC Receives TechVet Grant

TOMS RIVER – TechVet is a Grant Funded project operated by Ocean County College Disability Services to provide various assistive technology (iPads, Tablets, Other) devices that may help overcome barriers for relaxation, coordination and focus.

Technology help includes: • Individuals who cannot access a computer because of arthritis • Cannot read their newspaper due to vision loss • Trouble hearing or have sensitivity to

loud noises Eligibility: Veterans and Active Military Service Members, Dependents, and Families OCC has the technology for demonstration and has scheduled 2 Workshops and demonstration days July 24, 2018 and August 23, 2018 at the Main campus, Toms River and Southern Education Center, Manahawkin.

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They complain about the shampoo, the coffee, and what’s in the fridge. They leave laundry around, mess up the bathroom, and stay up all hours talking on their phones. They need little items like suntan lotion and water. C’mon, I’m a home owner, not a hotel owner. I really don’t mind having guests, but I how can I get them to behave?

Answer My wife and I like to head trouble off before it happens so she prepares a welcome basket, with some hotel-sized shampoos and body lotions, some snacks and a pair of sunglasses. Along with the goodies we tuck a little ‘Welcome to our Home’ book, with important informa-

tion like phone numbers, passwords, etc. along with the names and addresses of local pharmacies, Walmart, grocery stores, etc. This way guests will be able to pick up supplies without raiding or criticizing ours. The book also gives them our guidelines about work schedules, neighborhood rules, etc. It’s a subtle way to let them know what we expect from them. Finally we have a mini dorm-room style fridge, so our guests can have their favorite drinks and foods. If they still run wild in your home, remind them that they are guests and hopefully they’ll behave that way.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host the artwork of Melissa Hood during the month of July. The ar tist’s collection will be displayed in the McConnell Gallery, at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street.

Hood is a teacher at Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Her work consists of fluid acrylic and mixed media paintings.

She has had numerous solo exhibits and

various group exhibitions.

“My work is a two-step process of pouring paint and then painting images and designs over the pours. I focus on horses, sea life and nature for inspiration,” Hood said.

For more infor mation, contact the Toms River Branch at 732-349-6200 ext. 5112, or visit theoceancount ylibrary.org.

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By Michael J. Deem of R.C. Shea and Associates Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement.

Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it.

The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money.

The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern your business. Accordingly, they are

strictly liable for committing consumer fraud.

The purpose of the Act is to encourage private attorneys to represent Michael J. Deem consumers in disputes that involve small damages otherwise consumers would not be able to obtain representation.

The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs.

An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment.

The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned.

When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised. Although “Buyer Beware” is not the law in New Jersey, not reading or understanding the terms of the agreement you sign is no defense—the seller is not required to explain the agreement and you cannot rely on the verbal representations when entering into a written contract.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. You are not asked to pay any attorney’s fees upfront because if we are successful, the defendant seller will pay your fees. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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The Friends of The Ocean County Library to Host Bus Trip Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River will host a deluxe motor coach day tour to the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center followed by a luncheon at the Tomasello Winery on Thursday, July 26.

The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as Wheaton Village) is located in Millville, one of the country’s oldest glass manufacturing centers, and is the site of The Museum of American Glass (attendees will have a guided tour

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In addition to the museum, Wheaton Arts houses craft studios where visitors have the opportunity to view artisans at work. Original art works and crafts

are available for sale in the Center’s gift shop (the tour schedule includes time for shopping). Wheaton Arts also hosts special exhibits and events throughout the year. At the time of this bus trip, the Center will be featuring “20 Years of Excellence: Celebrating the Festival of Fine Craft Artists.”

Following the visit to Wheaton, the bus will travel to the famed Tomasello Winery in Hammonton for a lovely sit down, three course luncheon (choice of chicken marsala or almond encrusted in-season whitefish). Luncheon includes salad, glass of wine, dessert and coffee or tea. Wine sampling is available prior to the luncheon. The Tomasello family runs a nationally renowned winery that has been in continuous operation since the 1920s and is now being managed by the third generation of Tomasello vintners.

The motor coach will leave the parking area at the Ocean County Parking Garage (Hooper and Madison avenues, Toms River) at 8:45 a.m. and will return approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $89 per person, and includes bus, admission to Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, luncheon at Tomasello, taxes and gratuities.

Make your reservation for this summer event today. Send your check for $89 per person, made out to Friends of the Library and mail to: Friends of the Library – Bus Trip, C/O Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, N.J. 08753.

Checks must be received by June 19 to reserve a seat. Reservations should include name, address, telephone number and e-mail address for each person attending. Also include the choice of luncheon—chicken or fish.

For more information, contact: Pat at 732-286-7611, Karen at 732-864-0286 or Carol at 732-255-5434. The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River is a non-profit 501(c)3 entity that raises funds to support library programs and events. All proceeds from fund raising directly benefit the Toms River Branch.

Toms River Celebrates 251 Years TOMS RIVER – On June 24, 1767 the Royal Assembly of the Province of New Jersey passed the legislation creating a new municipality to be known as the Town of Dover. The town was formed out of the southern part of Shrewsbury.

When created, we were still a royal colony.

The Township is nine years older than the United States!

While we changed the legal name of our municipality in 2006 by voter referendum to Toms River, the date of our creation as a municipality remains the same. Thus, we are 251 years old.

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Toms River Seaport Society Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed

Toms River Fire Bureau: Change Batteries In Smoke Detectors TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Bu reau of Fi re Prevent ion rem i nds residents to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

“Replacing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you adjust your clocks twice a year is an easy way to ensure that your family is protected,” said Bob Yaiser, Public Education Officer for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms.

“Every year in New Jersey there are fire fatalities in homes that did not have smoke alarms or where the alarms did not function because of dead batteries,” Yaiser said. “If you do not have a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, you need to get one. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year.

If the alarm makes a ‘chirping’ sound, replace it immediately.”

Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and common area on each floor of a home and mounted at least 10 feet from the stove and less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from doors, windows, and ducts.

For more information about fire safety, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-240-5153 or online at trfireprevention.com.

Vertical Adventures’ Jersey Jumps Beach Vault 2018

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – On August 4 and August 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., join in the Pole Vault competition and exhibition on the beach. This is the biggest and best beach vault in the world, attracting many of the greatest vaulters in the world, competing for prize money and Jersey Shore fame! For more information, visit verticaladventures.org.

Town Wide Garage Sale SEASIDE PARK – Join in the town wide garage sale on Saturday, August 18. To participate, please remit applications with payment to: Borough Hall, 1701 N Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752. To be on the map for the Town Wide Garage Sale, applications must be submitted by Friday, July 27.

New Jersey’s coastal waters.

The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the f lat face f lounder, the elusive bay scallop and the sweet

cherrystone clam.

New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, g u n ni ng sk iff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the

history the Seaport Society focuses on.

The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 732-3499209 or email HaveFun@tomsriverseaport.org.

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By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The crew bid “Gym, Tan, Laundry” to where their vacations began, one last time.

MTV’s Jersey Shore made a stop in Seaside Heig hts last week , to f il m scenes for it s upcom i ng cont i nued season 8, which premiers in August.

The show’s official Instagram account, @jerseyshoremtvnews, showed three photos of cast and crew at the famous house.

Borough administrator Christopher Vaz conf ir med that the show had a two-day permit to film scenes for its upcoming season. He said a limited permit was issued to 495 Productions to film those two days at the Jersey Shore house, Jersey Shore T-Shirt store, and Casino Pier.

“The subject of the filming was to stop by the house to celebrate two of the cast members’ birthdays and say goodbye to the house and then visit Casino Pier to observe the post-Sandy improvements before the cast moves to its new Jersey Shore home and location

for the balance of the show’s filming season,” Vaz told Jersey Shore Online.

Vaz did say the borough told the production company that it remains disinterested in having the show filmed in Seaside Heights on any long term or regular basis.

“Howeve r, t he re wa s a n i nt e r nal consensus that based on the nature of the filming material…and the fact that filming activities occurred mid-week before our busy summer season kicks into fourth gear, we could issue a limited f ilming per mit,” Vaz said. “We were swayed in large part, by a desire to say ‘thank you’ to the cast for raising money during their Restore The Shore Telethon that was used to purchase our two performance stages and Boardwalk sun shade structures.”

“Will be interesting to lear n what Jersey Shore community the cast is moving on to,” Vaz added.

There’s little information on what the second part of season 8 offers. MTV’s promo simply states “s**t gets real with the return of jersey shore.”

Local Company Recalls Product From ShopRite Shelves

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Almost 11,000 pounds of canned chicken gravy have been recalled from shelves by Vineland based company, Aunt Kitty’s Foods, due to underprocessing.

Aunt Kitty’s Foods produces canned chicken gravy for ShopRite, as well as under other brand names including Price Rite and Western Beef.

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspections stated that on June 19 numerous cans were discovered to show signs of bulging, an indication of underprocessing. The cans were reportedly produced on April 4.

The recall was issued on June 26 as was attributed to problems in the labeling pro-

cess, according to the Department.

The affected products are listed as the following 10.5 ounce cans: • “ShopRite Chicken GRAVY” with lot code 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545 and a best by date of June 2021.

• “Price Rite Chicken GRAVY” with lot code 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545 and a best by date of June 2021.

• “Western Beef Chicken GRAVY” with lot codes 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545 and a best by date of June 2021.

The Department recommends customers throw the cans away or return them to the stores where they were purchased.

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Ocean Medical Center Marks Start of Residency Training

BRICK – Eighteen medical doctors from New Jersey and across the country received long white coats at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center’s Inaugural 2018 Resident White Coat Ceremony last evening, formally marking the start of their new role as clinicians.

“With the launch of our new residency programs, Ocean Medical Center is officially a premier community teaching hospital, delivering on our promise to transform medical education and train physicians of the future,” said Dean Q. Lin, MHA, MBA, FACE, FCPP, regional president of Hackensack Meridian Health and president of Ocean Medical Center. “Through our patient-centered approach, these newly minted doctors will lear n to see the person in each patient, embracing our culture of compassion and collaboration.”

Eight family medicine residents and six psychiatry residents matched at Ocean Medical Center’s residency programs, along with four psychiatr y residents matched at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center residency program, were honored at last night’s ceremony.

Thomas Brandeisky, D.O., the designated institutional official and chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), was joined by program d i re ct or s, Kel ly Usse r y-K ron hau s, M.D., program director for family medicine residency and medical director of Graduate Medical Education, Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., program director for psychiatr y residency and psychiatr y training director; and Stacy Doumas, M.D., program director for psychiatry residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, presenting the residents and cloaking them in their new long lab coats.

“This is an exciting moment as we welcome our inaugural class, who will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the lives of patients and families across our community,” Lin said.

The Resident White Coat Ceremony marks a significant milestone for each st ude nt , a s t hey of f icial ly be come doctors, continuing their jour ney to advance their clinical knowledge and professional growth. The coat not only symbolizes the profession, but the trust patients place in physicians, and the responsibility to act professionally while serving patients and the public.

“Ocean Medical Center’s residency programs have attracted the best and the brightest physicians from across New Jersey and the country to come to Ocean and Mon mouth counties, en hancing our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to our communities,” said Vincent Vivona, D.O., J.D., FACP, FCLM, CHCQM, chief medical officer.

Ocean Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) prog ram

received approximately 2,800 applications for only 14 spots. Orientation began on June 25 and the residency programs officially begin on July 2.

Approval for an additional residency program in Internal Medicine is expected this spring, which would begin in the summer of 2019.

Ocean Medical Center is an independent community teaching hospital that has been involved with medical education for several years. It is affiliated with Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine from which medical students complete their third-year core curriculum through a variety of clinical clerkships at Ocean Medical Center.

Members of Ocean Medical Center’s faculty and leadership have dual appointments at the new Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, New Jersey’s first private medical school in decades. Dr. Solhkhah is the training director and chair of psychiat r y, Dr. Usser y-K ron haus serves as the vice chair of family medicine, Dr. Doumas is associate chair of psychiatry, and Dr. Vivona is assistant professor. The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is forging a new path in medical education that addresses profound changes in health care which have resulted in more community-based care and an unprecedented focus on wellness. School of Medicine students will train at Ocean Medical Center.

“Our new psychiatry and family residency programs will improve clinical care and ultimately encourage future health care leaders to build practices in the Jersey Shore area, addressing the critical need for primary care and psychiatry providers across our state,” explained Dr. Vivona.

Research shows that physicians often practice where they train which would help the state ease a shor tage of an estimated 3,000 doctors by 2020. New Jersey and the nation faces cr itical physician shortages in the areas of psychiatry and family medicine.

Additionally, Ocean Medical Center received a $1 million commitment from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation which was announced in March to support the medical center’s new Graduate Medical Education program.

“Our goal is to maximize health in all of the communities we serve. Our community-based approach to healthcare, along with an increased focus on wellness and population health, will forge a bold new pathway for medical education, as we train physicians to better meet the health care needs of the future,” Lin added.

Ocean Medical Center received initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for residency programs in family medicine and psychiatry in 2017.

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Walk For Addiction Recovery With HOPE Sheds Light

By Kimberly Bosco SEASI DE H EIGHTS – Toms r iver-based nonprofit HOPE Sheds Light, Inc. will be hosting its 5th annual Celebration of HOPE Walk on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk on September 8, 2018. T he an nual wal k is meant to provide hope and support to families impacted by addiction.

HOPE Sheds Light was founded in 2012 when co-founder Ron Rosetto lost his son Marc to substance abuse. Since its origin, the organization serves families affected by addiction with support and resources.

“At the Celebration of HOPE Walk, our community can come together to learn about addiction and recovery and provide hope to those affected,” said Roset to. “Those suffer ing t y pically don’t k now where to t u r n for help.

Our walk offers them a community of support.”

The annual walk is two miles and helps to raise awareness for the disease of addiction. Last year, the walk saw nearly 2,000 par ticipants. This year the organization hopes to see more

than 3,000.

Also, if you participate in the walk you can do it as a team.

“Each team must have at least four members and a minimum fundraising goal of $500,” said Prima. “The team that raises the most funds for HOPE Sheds Light will be recognized at the event.”

The event will also feature inspirational speakers, a Tree of HOPE to remember those who were lost, onsite vendor s, a nd a r af f le a mong ot her activities.

“It’s a celebration of recovery,” said Pamela Capaci, Chief Executive Off icer of HOPE Sheds Light. “We’re always hearing about the negatives of the disease. But by bringing hope and education to the community, we support each other and those affected. We show that recovery is possible.”

Registration begins at 8 a.m. 8th on the Hiering Avenue beach in Seaside Heights. A registration fee of $10 is required in order to participate (includes a free t-shirt).

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American Pickers Is Back In NJ And Wants To See Your Antiques

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The hit TV show American Pickers is coming to New Jersey!

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and the rest of the show’s team will be f ilming throughout the region throughout August.

The show is a documentary series featuring Wolfe and Fritz, skilled “antique pickers,” as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. These two men not only want to find unique antique collections and learn the history behind them, but they always love to meet the

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By recycling and rescuing these forgotten items, the show wants to give the found antiques a new life while exploring America’s past.

Always looking to uncover something new, Wolfe and Fritz are looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection of antiques, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cinef lix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.

Learn To Eat Healthy On A Budget TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Eating Healthy on a Budget” at its branches in Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey, Long Beach Island, and Brick.

Blue Cross Blue Shield will present this workshop on how to buy fruits and vegetables at a low cost, how to plan home meals, and how to save money on food commonly eaten at home.

This event will take place at the following dates and branches: • Lacey, 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566

• Long Beach Island, 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, 609-494-2480 • Brick, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-477-4513 The Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey, and Long Beach Island branches will have free screenings by a registered nurse available following the program. This will include health and wellness information, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings.

Registration is required for this event. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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Essential Oils for Seasonal Allergies

By Grace Orosza, RN-BC, CCAP, Integrative Nurse Practitioner When I was growing up in Chicago, I can vividly remember how I looked forward to the change of seasons – ALL FOUR OF THEM! The mid-west was an open, clean, fresh place to live. I spent most of my free time outdoors. We almost never played inside. We had many wonderful forest preserves, lakes and hiking paths. I loved being in nature.

At the time, I was unaware of how pollen and grasses affected people. I never had a problem with any seasonal allergies. However, I knew several people that did. I would privately make fun of them, in my mind. I just could not believe that people could be suffering so miserably with allergies, hay fever, sinusitis etc. It seemed almost “too dramatic” for me.

However, I tried to understand how maybe it affected them and make an effort to be sympathetic. They were always going for Sinus X-rays, CT Scans and using a plethora of antihistamines, decongestants and steroidal sprays and inhalers.

Then, about 27 years ago, I moved to the East Coast. Initially the seasons were pretty much the same, but not for long. Everything started to change.

Perhaps the unhealthy climate changes, our polluted environment and dramatic f luctuations in the barometric pressure contributed to my newly developing allergy symptoms: sinus pressure, headaches, congestion, sneezing, phlegm and an annoying cough. OH BROTHER, NOT ME, I thought!

I found myself in the same position as I mentioned above – blame KARMA! There I was with a cabinet full of all the over the counter (OTC) allergy medications you could imagine, and pretty much addicted to Sudafed. Then I just could not stand taking those chemicals anymore. They made me feel so crummy!

Can anybody relate?

It was about that time that I had a personal and spiritual awakening, about my health and my life... I knew I needed to be more mindful of looking for a natural and holistic approach to treating this condition, as well as in my life in general.

This is when I started using Essential Oils to treat my sinus and upper respiratory symptoms. I use them religiously and have to say that I cannot remember the last time I took an OTC allergy medication.

Allergens trigger symptoms in the nose, throat, lungs, ears and sinuses. Therefore, I thought perhaps you might like to try something a little different if you suffer with these symptoms. I diffuse essential oils in my home almost constantly. I switch up my essential oil choices depending on the time of year and the symptoms I have. Here a few tips that might help you too!

First, find yourself a moderately priced diffuser with an ultrasonic cool mist humidifier. They hold anywhere from 150 ml – 500 ml of water. Be sure to get one that has a timer and an automatic shutoff.

Lavender Essential Oil works as a natural antihistamine and possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties that will treat and relieve most allergic reactions.

Peppermint Essential Oil is strong, f resh and mint y and opens clogged sinuses almost im mediately. It also has anti-inf lammatory, pain relieving and decongestant relieving abilities. It opens airways and relieves a scratchy throat.

Holy Basil Essential Oil reduces the inf lammator y response of allergens, and supports our immune system overall. It has antimicrobial abilities and can remove toxins from our system, as well as clear airways.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil opens up the sinus and lungs, therefore improving circulation, which reduces the symptoms of allergies. It works as an expectorant, but also has anti-inf lammatory and analgesic effects.

Lemon Essential Oil works as a natural antihistamine relieving excess mucous and cools down inf lammatory reaction.

It also helps with respiratory conditions.

Lemon is also known for its anti-bacterial properties. It’s best used in a blend with Lavender and Peppermint.

Depending on the capacity of your diffuser, use 2-5 drops of any of these oils mentioned, in whatever combination you like. You could also use 1 drop of each of these oils on a tissue and just directly inhale deeply. Experiment to find the combination that gives you the most relief.

As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, this affirms for me that this is the best treatment for so many ailments.

Here’s hoping that this infor mation brings you some healthier options for relief this allergy season.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 7 - JUly 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may begin the week with extra energy and a willingness to explore uncharted waters and new relationships. Outside influences can’t rock a rock-solid relationship based on mutual trust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love fits you like a glove. Your interest in the world around may attract people from diverse backgrounds, but you may attract that special someone you have been looking for as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you perform a job well, you expect to enjoy recognition and adequate compensation.

Your efforts might be rewarded with more responsibilities and more tasks this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Whether it is a pat on the back or a foot in the door use warmth and assertiveness to your advantage this week. Get plenty of exercise and stay fit especially if you work at a desk all day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Nobody remembers people who just go through the motions. The person who goes the extra mile for perfection wins praise. Don’t be shy about showing off your abilities and skills this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Welcome exciting new ideas and talented people into your life in the week ahead. A chance meeting may bring you face-to-face with an ex-

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loyalty as well as patriotism may be tested in the week ahead. An exciting schedule of social activities may extend your network of contacts and friends. You may face the unexpected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your social skills to put others at ease. Share your enthusiasms, hopes, and wishes with those you hold near and dear. This could be a good week to solidify key relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A change of plans is not necessarily an obstacle to achieving your ambitions this week.

There could be something going on behind the scenes that help you come out ahead financially.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your ambitious work ethic may win the notice of those in charge as this week unfolds. At the same time, your newfound success may spark a touch of envy in some colleagues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t give up too soon. Success may follow a series of failures. The faster you get preliminary mistakes and errors out of the way this week, the sooner you can enjoy the rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may not need to look far to receive the encouragement and support to get ahead. An adventure could await you if you stray from the beaten path in the upcoming week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Berry Sweet: Enjoy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream At Your Independence Day Celebration

By Wolfgang Puck Though I was born and grew up in Austria, I have now lived in the United States for almost 45 years and I am proud to be a citizen. America has offered me amazing opportunities, and every day I feel grateful to live in this country.

The Fourth of July has always been a special day to me. I love the relaxed, old-fashioned ways we celebrate American independence: parades, baseball games, picnics in the park or at the beach, cookouts, concerts, fi reworks.

For a long time I’ve been fascinated with the kinds of things my fellow citizens love to cook and eat on the Fourth of July. There will be plenty of outdoor cooking, of course, from quickly grilled burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chops, kabobs, fish fillets and chicken to more slowly barbecued dishes like ribs, whole briskets and pulled pork.

With every passing year, I’ve also been happy to see more vegetables cooked on the grill as side dishes or vegetarian main courses, since everything from onions and scallions to bell peppers, eggplants and zucchini all taste delicious when cooked with a touch of live fi re.

Then come all sorts of other accompaniments, from potato salad to coleslaw, not to mention other traditional preparations like carrot-raisin salads, chopped vegetable salads, bean salads, and so on. Some people may also prepare pots of baked beans to carry from the kitchen to wherever the outdoor feast may be happening. And, of course, there are the necessary potato chips and corn chips, with dips like guacamole and salsas.

What a feast! And I always love it when I’m invited to a party and can bring along a contribution.

One of my favorite things to make for an Independence Day party is dessert. I know there will be all sorts of fresh-baked cookies, pies, cobblers, cakes and other baked goods, and I’ve brought along my share of these over the years. But this year, I’d like to share a recipe that’s always welcome and goes with just about everything: ice cream!

Not just any ice cream, but one that features summertime’s glorious fresh strawberries.

My fresh summer strawberry ice cream is easy to make. If you decide to shop for these ingredients on the Fourth of July, buy the freshest, ripest berries you can fi nd. In less than two easy hours of work, and with the help of an inexpensive automatic ice cream maker, you can have this delicious, classic ice cream chilling in your freezer, ready to pack in an ice chest and cart off to wherever the party may be happening.

Happy Independence Day! F R E SH SU M M E R ST R AW B E R RY ICE CREAM Makes about 2 1/2 quarts (about 2.5 L)

For the strawberry compote: 4 pints (2 L) ripe strawberries, hulled 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise For the ice cream base: 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 2 cups (500 mL) milk 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar To serve: Lightly whipped cream Sliced fresh strawberries For the compote, in a 2-quart (2-liter) nonreactive saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla bean. Cook over medium-high heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently breaking down the berries into a coarse puree while also regularly skimming off the foam that forms on top. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer. Set aside at room temperature.

For the ice cream base, fi rst use the back edge of a small knife blade to carefully scrape the seeds from each half of the split vanilla bean, reserving both the seeds and the pod halves. In a large saucepan combine the cream, milk, vanilla bean pod halves and vanilla bean seeds; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar. Then, while whisking the yolks continuously, gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks until fully incorporated.

Near the stove, rest a wire-meshed sieve on the rim of a large, clean, heatproof bowl. Fill a larger bowl halfway with a mixture of ice cubes and water.

Return the egg yolk-cream mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Quickly strain the mixture through the sieve. Stir in the reserved compote. Rest the bowl inside the larger bowl of ice and water, taking care that none splashes into the ice cream mixture. Chill the mixture, stirring occasionally, until cold.

Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s directions.

Transfer it to 1 or 2 chilled freezer-proof containers, cover with plastic wrap or lids, and place in the freezer.

If the ice cream has frozen solid, remove the container or containers from the freezer about 30 minutes before serving. Place 1 or 2 scoops into each chilled serving bowl. Pass bowls of softly whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries to add to each serving as desired.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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