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(Above) Parents are concerned that the district might close Herbertsville Elementary School. (Right) Herbertsville Elementary School PTA President Chrissie Arif is speaking before a crowd mostly made up of Herbertsville parents.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The reality of the school district losing $23 million in state aid over the course of seven years hit home with parents who attended the most recent Board of Education meeting.

Dozens of Herbertsville Elementary School parents were in the audience since one of the agenda items was to accept a $38,000 donation from the Herbertsville PTA to be used towards a new playground.

The PTA had been told by the school administration that they should hold off on funding the

playground until a plan is in place to make up for a revenue shortfall that has resulted from the loss of state funding.

Some parents were concerned that Herbertsville Elementary School could be on the chopping block, especially after hearing that school officials advised them to leave $6,000 of the playground funds in an escrow account in case the playground equipment needed to be moved in the future.

PTA President Chrissie Arif said that students and their families had been fundraising for so

VA Clinic Busiest In NJ

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - With an estimated 40,000 veterans living in Ocean County, the Veterans Administration’s Outpatient Clinic on Route 70 in Brick is “by far” the busiest of 10 community-based VA clinics in New Jersey, said director of the VA New Jersey Health Care System Vincent F. Immiti.

There are 10,000 veterans enrolled to receive their primary care at the Brick clinic, and with an estimated 85,000 to 90,000 visits a year, the facility is one of the 27 U.S. clinics that will be expanded after Congress approved a $1.5 billion spending plan in 2014 to improve health care to veterans.

Immiti was at Brick’s James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic on Wednesday Aug. 7 to tour the facility along with Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 Director Dr. Joan McInerney, Chief of VA Outpatient Clinics in NJ Melba West, and veteran leaders from Ocean County.

Not only is the Brick facility the busiest in New Jersey, it is also the largest and offers more services than the other clinics. With a growing population of younger veterans, not having enough space or parking has been a problem for years.

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—Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn long that some of those students had aged out of the elementary school and had moved on to middle school.

“The administration didn’t say we didn’t want the playground, you worked so hard for this,” said Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab. “We just want to be transparent.”

Board members voted to approve the playground without the $6,000 being held in escrow.

Several parents spoke about how they had specifically moved to the area of Herbertsville Elementary School so they

could send their kids there.

One parent said that closing the Herbertsville school would result in other schools becoming overpopulated. “We’re here as a group to say let us help you not close the school,” she said.

School Business Administrator James Edwards said that closing a school would not be beneficial to the district because of a school funding formula that would put the district further below adequacy and could result in further funding cuts.

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Death By Beauty: Why Our Manicured Lawns And Landscaping Is Killing Us

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The neighborhood looks like a typical, middle class one, with mostly manicured lawns that, in mid-July, are blooming with tiger lilies and hostas in yards, hanging baskets filled with a riot of petunias or impatiens - probably purchased from a local big-box chain or grocery store - lining front porches. Shrubbery creates fences and privacy walls, while many properties are otherwise treeless.

The yards typify the post-World War II ideal of success.

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Continued From Page 1 There could be a reconfiguration of schools, similar to what Stafford did, he said. For example, by keeping all the 4th graders in one school, resources could be spread out and could result in keeping class sizes at about 25 students, he said.

Edwards said Brick needs to look at replacing the lost revenue. Meanwhile, the district is asking the state to replace some of the funds in emergency aid. “That would get us through another year,” he said.

This is the third time Brick is asking for emergency aid, Edwards said. “The first year we got it, the second time we didn’t,” he said. “We need a long-term fix.”

Wolhrab said there is a lot of uncertainty in the district since the budget cuts are incremental over

seven years. The first year the district lost about $1 million, the second year about $2 million, and this year it’s down about $4 million, she said.

“Parents need to come to meetings to see what we’re faced with,” she said. “It’s dire. What do you cut? Teachers, facilities, then we fall under adequacy. It’s a vicious cycle. The state tells us we need to do this but how do we get there?” Wohlrab asked. “Nothing is off the table.”

She urged the parents to organize and send representatives from other schools to Board of Education meetings who could report to other parents at PTA groups.

“We need you to be here; it’s not just a one-school situation here,” Wohlrab said. “They’ve cut $24 million, that’s a lot of money.”

The next Board of Education meeting will be on September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Professional Development Center at the Veterans Complex.

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Continued From Page 1 At 34,335 square feet, the Brick clinic offers services including primary care, mental health, dental, audiology, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and much more.

Tele-Health is a new service for veterans who can’t leave their homes, said Public Information Officer for the VA Jason Kaneshiro.

“Veterans can be seen remotely by a VA doctor using technology like smart phones and computers to improve services to vets,” said Kaneshiro, who served 10 years in the Army.

The square footage for the proposed facility is about 60,000 square feet, and with 450 parking spaces would offer all the existing services and more, he said.

The lease on the Brick clinic expires in September 2020, but there would be a bridge lease until a new facility is completed, said Kaneshiro.

The larger facility might be new construction, or it could be a rehabilitated existing structure, but it is still in the planning stages. There was no word on where in Ocean County it would be located, he said.

Meanwhile, the Brick clinic has hired four doctors to replace doctors who left, and they are adding a nurse practitioner, which would give the clinic increased capacity, Immiti said.

The two VA medical centers in New Jersey - one located in East Orange, and the other in Lyons in Somerset County - are “very, very short-staffed” of physicians, Immiti said, which could be caused by physician salary limits and/ or by marketing towards physicians.

The hospitals’ affiliation with New Jersey medical schools has helped a great deal, he added.

Beginning on June 6, 2019, under the Mission Act, veterans have more ways to access health

care by making it easier for them to seek medical care by using a network of providers in the community, Kaneshiro said.

The White House has a VA hotline where veterans can report or make a complaint about their medical care. The number is 1-855-948-2311.

“The calls get filtered down to individual networks, and they get to us eventually so we can try to set things right, but it takes time,” Kaneshiro said.

After Congressman Kim toured the facility and spoke to several veterans he said he had a dual purpose for his visit to the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic.

“I’m trying to make sure the VA stays on track with the dates for the new clinic to open in 2021,” he said.

Kim said he calls and meets with the VA on a regular basis. “I have been told that that target will be met,” said Kim, who serves on the Armed Services Committee.

His second reason for coming to Brick was to make sure that veterans are getting quality care until the new clinic is opened, he said.

“The Office of Construction and Facilities Management in Washington D.C. is evaluating sites and evaluating bids for the new clinic, and will ask for our input, and then we’ll take a look at the sites and at where the veterans are,” Immiti said.

Hazlet veteran Jimmy Krause, 37, said he comes to the Brick clinic two to three times a week.

“I drive here for the extra services they offer for alternative therapies for mental health,” he said.

“Parking is a little difficult, and space is an issue, but the staff is amazing, especially for Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans, he said.

Krause served in Iraq for a year during the initial invasion in 2003 and again in Afghanistan in 2006.

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But then there’s Pamela Almeida’s yard, which like a moth to a flame drew the attention of code enforcement for a while. To the untrained eye, it would appear that Almeida doesn’t own a lawnmower or weed whacker and doesn’t care. Her front yard (and backyard), however, is a haven for insects and birds whose habitats are choked out by non-native plants, invasive species and yard-beautifying poisons. She eventually won over code enforcement and is spreading her conservation message to the public about the importance of pollinators in general and their impact on the environment.

How does she do this? Through monarch butterflies.

Almeida, a Toms River resident for 15 years, has been involved with The Native Plant Society of New Jersey for the last 8 years. She just joined Save Barnegat Bay, where Eagle Scouts are building a butterfly waystation. She’s also worked in animal control, including in Toms River.

“When you bring up bees, or certain pollinators, people are completely turned off. So, learning how to approach people about native plants or pesticides in their yard, the gateway, I found, was butterflies, because everyone loves butterflies,” Almeida said.

“They are a threatened species, because of lack of food source, lack of habitat, pesticides, insecticides.

Their decline is an indicator for what’s going on in the environment. People are starting to become more aware.”

She created Endangered Wings, a charitable educational program that teaches participants about the butterflies and how pest control and landscaping practices are decimating pollinator populations.

The Brick Times, August 17, 2019, Page 5 She also accepts donations to bring pollinator centers to schools, retirement communities, and garden centers.

“When I bring programs to schools, I ask the kids, ‘What do you find when you go outside?’

And they say mosquitoes and ticks. And that’s heartbreaking, because there is so much beauty out there and it’s becoming less and less, our children are losing that compassion, losing that knowledge, because they’re being conditioned to not enjoy [the outdoors], because of what past generations have done, and what the government is still doing, and that makes a huge impact,” Almeida said.

Some studies have indicated 90 percent of the monarch butterfly population has died over the last 10 years, 80 percent in California last year alone.

Raising Monarchs She also raises monarch butterflies, an intensive labor of love that consumes hours of her summer days. Her dining area is transformed into a butterfly nursery for part of the year.

“I’ve always been around animals. I was taught very young to have compassion and awareness of things around us,” Almeida said.

Female monarch butterflies in New Jersey spend their adult lives eating milkweed and laying eggs.

Those that are born in September and October will migrate to warmer climes in California or Mexico.

Almeida can easily spot monarch eggs, which are smaller than a grain of rice and stuck to milkweed leaves. She gently removes the leaf from its plant and brings it inside, where she keeps the insects in containers in various stages of development - egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, adult.

She spends hours each morning changing and bleaching leaves, moving caterpillars, and checking for diseases.

Monarchs specifically can suffer from Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, a fatal protozoan parasite that is spread from infected adults onto eggs or milkweed leaves, then ingested by caterpillars.

Almeida raises each egg she finds, but can’t confirm an O.E. infection until the monarch is an adult. O.E. is confirmed or ruled out by pressing the monarch’s abdomen against the sticky side of transparent tape and examining the tape under a microscope to check for O.E. spores.

Almeida will release healthy adults into her yard.

Monarchs found with O.E. have to be euthanized, or they’ll spread the fatal disease to other monarchs.

Return Of The Native Eight years ago, Almeida simply considered herself an avid gardener. She brought seeds to a swap at Jake’s Branch county park - she was the only one who brought seeds - and was approached about co-leading the local chapter of The Native Plant Society.

“I was terrified because I’m just an avid gardener. I really at the time did not understand or know about native plants or the impact they had. Most of my yard, at that point, was invasive species, thinking I was doing the best thing for pollinators by having all of these flowers. And as my education grew, finding out things like big box stores, their plants are from seeds soaked in systemic (insecticides).

So, the whole purpose of what I was doing was actually harming the environment more than helping,” Almeida said. “Maybe let’s think about how native plants will bring back those insects, which are not only necessary for our soil, but our bird population. It goes up the entire food chain.”

For example, she said she recently attended a bird-watching event at Georgian Court University.

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be seen around campus. They counted 11. That pesticide that keeps pests away also gets ingested by the birds that eat the worms. They all die.

“So I transformed my yard into native species, and the abundance…if you were here [in early July], the abundance of pollinators just on my milkweed is astronomical. It’s a beautiful thing to see birds that are in my yard and different species. Many, many types of insects.”

Insects have specific host plants. Monarchs, for instance, only eat milkweed, only lay their eggs on milkweed. No native insects eat hostas or burning bush, both native to Asia, for example. So people are not only starving native insects and plants, but inviting invasive insects to the area.

Stinkbugs. No native birds eat those, so they reproduce with abandon.

Black-spotted mosquitoes, another invasive species. They attack all day. Native mosquitoes only came out at dusk.

“Even having a small habitat on your property can make a huge impact on the things around you. So when people feel like it’s not just depressing and hopeless, but when they’re empowered and they can make a difference, and there is a way they can make a change, I think that bring a lot of hope,” Almeida said.

According to The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, butterfly host flowers include asters, beardtongue, golden alexander, indigo (blue false), milkweeds, white turtlehead, and violets. A full list of butterfly host plants can be found at npsnj. org/PDFs/articles/Native_Butterfly_Plants_ NJNPS_list2.pdf.

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“How can we fix the land? You’re hurting your economy. You’re hurting your homeowners.

Simple changes at a local level can save millions of dollars. Let’s save taxpayer money by not mowing these certain areas and installing native plants instead,” Almeida said. “When it comes to the political standpoint, [politicians] don’t necessarily care about the butterflies, but they do care about their wallet. So when you talk about what we do and how it can save our municipalities and county money, well then people might listen.”

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How You Can Help Besides ditching the nonnative plant species and poisons, Almeida says locals can help by volunteering with her, learning how to raise monarchs and release healthy specimens into nature. She’s looking for interns who want hands-on training on how to raise the butterflies from egg to adult.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of an ongoing effort to bring new resources to help military families and veterans access good-paying jobs, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) led a listening session on how Congress can expand opportunities for small businesses in military communities. The event followed a military family and veteran employment roundtable in Ocean County.

“Our Joint Base doesn’t just directly employ tens of thousands in our community, it’s an economic engine that drives entrepreneurs to create jobs,” said Congressman Kim. “I

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want to thank the small business leaders and military advocates who testified today for sharing their expertise and experience.

The best ideas in Congress often don’t come from Washington, but right here at home. I look forward to bring these ideas back to my colleagues and turn them into results for Burlington and Ocean Counties.”

The meeting was an official hearing by the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, chaired

by Congressman Kim. Members of the business and military community testified on

how they believe economic opportunities can be improved.

They included John Wittington, Business Representative at Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 27; Paul Costello, President of Del Ran Business Association and Vice President of Sciacca’s Upholstery; Raul Mercado, Director of New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center and U.S. Army Colonel Jeff Cantor (Retired), Founder and CEO of the NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

“There are hundreds of business in the Burlington County area that can provide their services

to military bases,” said Costello, Vice President at Sciacca’s Upholstery & Design Center, a 75-year-old establishment with 3rd generation ownership. “The key is that they need to know how to connect and become properly registered. The action of cultivating the relationship between a small businessowner and the military base is a tremendous growth potential for that private business owner. In the past year, we have seen only a handful of bidding opportunities related to our services and most have been outside of our immediate service area.”

Making it easier for veterans

and military families to find work and afford to live comfortably is a top priority for Congressman Kim. Earlier this year, he introduced H.R. 3191, the bipartisan Spouse Employment Reciprocity and Vocational Instruction for Career Enhancement (SERVICE) Act, which would address the active duty military spouse unemployment rate, which stands at 24 percent, more than six times the current national unemployment rate. Significant elements of the bill were included and passed through the National Defense Authorization Act. In addition, Congressman

Kim introduced H.R. 3661, the bipartisan Patriotic Employer Protection Act, which would strengthen programs intended to protect small business owners whose employees are military Reservists deployed on active duty. The bill has been endorsed by the American Legion.

In addition to being a member of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he serves the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and as a Member of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Bill Would Provide $1.8 Billion For Autism Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to powerfully support and aggressively pursue durable remedies and effective interventions for the 1.5 million children with autism was approved unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Authored by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), with chief Democrat cosponsor, Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-14), The Autism CARES Act of 2019 provides slightly more than $1.8 billion over five years “for America’s whole-of-government Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) initiative” lead by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Smith’s bill also helps adults with autism who he said are “are often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed and overlooked.

Language throughout the bill emphasizes that causes, diagnosis, detection, prevention and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) must be throughout the lifespan of a person. According to Drexel University’s AJ Drexel Autism Center, about fifty to sixty thousand children “age out” to adulthood each year creating challenges for education, housing, employment and access to health care,” he said.

Smith thanked the more than 35 non-governmental organizations that have endorsed his legislation and called on the Senate for speedy passage.

Excerpts from Rep. Smith’s statement follows:

“Mr. Speaker, this bipartisan, bicameral legislation powerfully supports and pursues durable remedies and effective interventions for the approximately 1.5 million children with ASD, - that is an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States, in my home State of New Jersey, 1 in 34 children, the highest rate in the CDC study.

“This bill also helps adults with autism who were and are today often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed and overlooked.

Language throughout the bill emphasizes that causes, diagnosis, detection, prevention and treatment of autism spectrum disorder must be throughout the lifespan of a person.

“According to Drexel University’s AJ Drexel Autism Center, about fifty to sixty thousand

children “age out” to adulthood each year creating challenges for education, housing, employment and access to health care. Autism CARES of 2019 continues the work on aging out begun under the Autism CARES Act of 2014.

“The Autism CARES Act of 2019 assists the parents, families and caregivers who deeply love and cherish children with ASD and want the brightest future possible for them. In addition to its groundbreaking prevalence studies and early intervention work, CDC’s Learn the Signs.

Act Early is an amazing tool for parents.

“The legislation also robustly supports the dedicated physicians, scientists and support teams who daily strive to treat, research and provide meaningful answers.

“The Autism CARES Act of 2019 authorizes a little over $1.8 billion over five years for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

“Looking back, Mr. Speaker, it was two dedicated parents from New Jersey who helped launch the comprehensive Federal policy we seek to reauthorize today.

“In September of 1997, Bobbie and Billy Gallagher of Brick, New Jersey - parents of two small autistic children - walked into my Ocean County office looking for help.

“They believed Brick had a disproportionate number of students with autism and wanted action, especially for their son Austin and daughter Alana, so

I invited the CDC, ATSDR and other Federal agencies to Brick for an investigation, only to learn that prevalence rates were high not only in Brick, but in nearby communities as well.

“Believing we had a serious spike in prevalence, I introduced the ASSURE Act, cosponsored by 199 members, which was incorporated as title I of the Children’s Health Act of 2000.

“Mr. Speaker, much progress has been made since. Today, the evidence suggests there is no single cause of autism or type. Genetic risk, coupled with environmental factors, including advanced parental age, low birth weight, and prematurity - among other factors - may be triggers.

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Lawmakers Want Tax Breaks For Shore Homeowners Renting To Tourists TRENTON - Legislation that would relieve the costly consequences of a tax on shortterm rentals that was imposed

by Governor Phil Murphy last year continues to sit on the governor’s desk while evidence of the tax’s damage to the Jersey Shore economy mounts.

Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe (R-10th) say

they are frustrated by the delay and are calling on the Murphy administration to enact the bill before it’s too late for the summer season.

“The legislature has done our job to rework portions of the tax that are unfair to shore homeowners,” said Holzapfel.

“The governor’s inaction is troubling and irresponsible.

While he vacations at his villa

in Italy, rentals are going unoccupied and business is feeling the impact. We need this bill signed now.”

The measure (S-3158/A-4814) was passed unanimously by the Senate and Assembly and has been parked on the governor’s desk since June 27. It exempts homeowners who rent directly to vacationers from last year’s so-called Airbnb tax which

extended the 6.625 percent sales tax and the 5 percent hotel and motel occupancy fee to private rentals of less than 90 days.

A newspaper report published confirms the law’s severe impact on the shore season.

According to the Inquirer, homeowners are having a difficult time finding renters and revenue is down by as much as 20 percent.

“We were worried about what this tax would do to the shore communities, and the reality is as bad as we feared or worse,” said McGuckin. “Unheard of numbers of rental units are sitting vacant in prime vacation weeks, and owners are being forced to make deep discounts to fill openings. It’s not just homeowners who are feeling the pinch. The seasonal busi-

nesses that rely on the summer months to get them through the year are paying the price, too.”

“There’s still a few weeks of the vacation season remaining,” said Wolfe. “Summer tourism is too important to New Jersey’s economy for the governor to continue to ignore this important piece of legislation. He needs to step up and sign the bill now.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtuReD L etteR NJ Needs To Stop Funding Needy States On July 17, 2019 Kent uck y Se nat or R a nd Paul, blocked a bipartisan bill to make sure our September 11 Victims’ Fund never runs out of money. Senator Paul had no problem voting for tax cuts for the wealthy, which has created a huge deficit, but when it came to ensuring our heroes had funding he said “It has long been my feeling that we need to address our massive debt in the country.”

Aside from the unpat r iotic disgrace of the Senator’s lack of empathy and respect fo r o u r h e r o e s a n d neighbors, there is a hu ge i r ony i n R a nd Paul denying the funding for our heroes and neighbors. New Jersey (WE) literally fund his “welfare state” of Kentucky. New Jersey is a donor state that pays

way more in federal dollars than it gets in return: $0.61 for every dollar paid in to the federal gover n ment.

On the other hand, Kentucky gets $1.51.

If New Jersey got our fair share of tax dollars paid back, we would have plent y of money to fund our roads, schools, local heroes, etc. It’s time our leaders demand we get our fair share and stop funding greedy “welfare states’ like Kentucky. We can easily take care of our own!

We must urge our leaders, Senators Booker and Mendendez as well as our Congressional Representatives to demand New Jersey gets a fair share of our tax money back from the feds.

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Letters To The Editor Why I’m Running For Mayor of Berkeley First, let me introduce myself. My name is Laura Shaw. I am a lifelong resident of Berkeley Township.

I grew up in the Belaire Park section of Bayville. As newlyweds in the 1980s my husband Jim and I bought our first house in the Cedar Beach section. In the 1990s, we bought our present home in the Holly Park section. I love my hometown. I could live anywhere, but I choose to live here. I’m proud and excited to be running for mayor of Berkeley Township.

When I tell people I’m running for office, the reaction is usually one of the two following questions: “Can you get me a job?” or “Why would you want to do that?”

This is my response to those two questions.

The first one is easy. No, I can’t get you a job. If I am elected mayor, I am not going to hire any friends and family. I have worked for several local governments for the last 18 years and I have seen up close the negative effects of nepotism.

In addition to competency issues, it is destructive to the morale of the other employees. We want productive, motivated employees who are qualified to do their jobs and will provide excellent service to the residents. Radical, I know, but I’m confident I can keep this promise.

The second question, the “why” is a little more complicated. As a government employee, I have had a front row seat to how towns work and how they are supposed to work, good, bad and ugly.

I enjoy working with the public and helping to solve problems. People tell me the mayor is a “thankless” job. I disagree. If your motivation is to improve the quality of life in your hometown, how can that be thankless?

I don’t buy into the cynicism that pervades our politics today. You can make things

Letters To The Editor better if you go into public with any questions, sugges- much better. service for the right reasons.

I am so lucky to have this opportunity and have three terrific running mates who feel, as I do, that as great as Berkeley is, we can do better. Years of one-party control and the resulting patronage have not produced any significant progress.

We have gone door to door and spoken with hundreds of residents and the same issues keep coming up.

Taxes have risen steadily.

There are two ways to provide tax relief: bring new businesses to town and cut expenses. We need to do both. We need to focus on commercial development on the Route 9 corridor. More restaurants, more stores, things for people to do.

When I grew up in Bayville, we had a movie theater and a bowling alley. Now we have neither. We need to focus on beautification as well. If we want to attract new businesses, we need to make Route 9 look more appealing.

Current and future expenses need to be examined. Can we share services on some items with neighboring towns and still provide excellent service?

We must go out to bid for every professional service contract, including attorneys, engineers and other professionals. Builders need to be held accountable for any construction flaws and issues with f looding and land grading. Paving projects need to be better coordinated with state and county road departments.

Purchase orders need to be carefully examined. When I can’t afford to buy something, I don’t buy it. I don’t ask my neighbors to pay for it. If elected, I will bring this fiscally conservative mindset to our hometown.

In closing I would like to thank the voters and residents of Berkeley Township for all the positive feedback and suggestions I have received since becoming a candidate. Please feel free to reach out to me via e-mail at lauraeshaw@comcast.net

tions or concerns you may have. I am humbled and grateful for the chance to participate in the electoral process. I hope you will consider voting for me and my running mates in November to bring fresh ideas, expertise and perspective to our beautiful hometown.

Laura Shaw Berkeley

Barnegat Mayor Abuses His Position At the Barnegat Township Committee meeting, Mayor Al Cirulli took over the meeting to espouse his homophobic, fear-mongering beliefs that the inclusion of the political, economic and social contributions of the disabled and LGBTQ communities in school curricula would “indoctrinate” the students of Barnegat.

There is much evidence that demonstrates that information is valuable, not detrimental, to creating an inclusive, open and caring community.

More importantly, this is a clear abuse of his elected position as a Committee member and as Mayor. The scripture quotes and statements such as, “God would hold politicians accountable for passing such laws,” are also a violation of the separation of church and state and have no business in a township meeting.

Equally disturbing was the silence that ensued from most of the other Committee members sitting there on the dais with Cirulli. John Novak spoke in support of Cirulli’s comments while Linda Kropf, Pat Pipi and incumbent Al Bille, up for re-election in November, sat there silently. Silence means consent. You all had a chance to do the right thing and you chose to sit there. I can only hope that the people of Barnegat recognize that the current Township Committee is not inclusive, does not value all equally and that the residents deserve better,

Editor’s note: This letter writer is running for election against Cirulli and Bille.

Peg Houle Barnegat

Mueller’s Report A Scam Although Molinari’s letter re. the Mueller report is very descriptive its composition, number of pages, and even the color of its cover, he misses the point.

Unfortunately for people of his mindset, we DID read the Mueller report, so the b.s. emanating from its believers of its fiction has not taken hold. It is also so far out of the loop, knowing what we now have seen about the issue.

Mueller’s investigation was not made to “exonerate” Trump, nor fi nd him guilty or not guilty. It was to find out if he had broken any laws or committed any crimes. He didn’t. Mueller’s duty was to report that and not make a political statement. As we have learned now, and will learn even more in the future, this entire exercise was a politically instigated, criminal fraud perpetrated upon Trump and the American people, by a weaponized DOJ, CIA, FBI, and other government agencies. They will be held to account for their criminality as we also shall see.

After spending over 20 million on a scam that they all knew was false, and had no evidence of, Mueller couldn’t even be honest enough to accurately and truthfully report his negative findings. Being the consummate, DC political hack, he left “questions” open and created doubtful controversy so as to prevent the closure of his folly. He left that “grenade with the pin pulled” in the room because he is apparently as corrupt as those who hired him. Fun times are ahead as “The Reckoning” looms.

Dennis O’Brien Jackson

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The event is a self-guided bike tour of some of Point Pleasant’s finest backyards.

It will give “the locals” a chance to take in the last days of summer by biking through our beautiful town, stopping for a sample of local food and taking a chance on winning some amazing prizes!!

T-Shirt and Map Pick-Up: • The Idle Hour - Thursday September 26, 2019 from 7 - 9 p.m.

Official After Party: • The Shore House - Saturday September 28, 5 - 8 p.m. Raffles and 50/50 Drawings will be pulled at 6:30 p.m. Drink and Food Specials all night for Riders in T-Shirts.

The 2018 tour sold out and raised more than $20,000. More on the 2018 tour is available on the Foundation Facebook page, Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education.

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BRICK – Bring your family and friends to the third annual Brick Twp. PBA 230 Pig Roast on September 28, 1-6 p.m.

Your ticket includes: Unlimited food, beer, soda, water, live music, corn hole, horseshoes, gaming, bounce house, 50/50, raffle, and more.

Admission: • Adults 21 and older - $30 in advance • Adults 21 and older - $35 at the door (Cash Only) • Children/Young adults 8-20 years old - $20 at door or in advance (Cash Only) Children 7 and under are free. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked Tickets can be purchased in advance online.

Rain or shine event.

Brick PBA reserves the right to refuse and/ or revoke any ticketed admission without refund All persons attending the Brick PBA 230

Pig Roast do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by the owners, managers, promoters, sponsors or others associated with this event.

Any questions contact Ryan Talty by email Rtalty@brickpd.com PBA local #230 is a non-profit organization made up entirely of Police Officer from the Brick Township Police Department. The proceeds from this event will be used for the good and welfare of the Local and its members, general administrative expenses of the local, and help support many community events.

Community programs that our Local takes pride in sponsoring throughout the year include; Special Olympics, Student Scholarship Awards, Athletic Sponsorships, Civic and Athletic Donations, Various Food drives during the holiday season, and a Toy Drive during the Christmas Season.

Volunteer With Angelic Health Hospice Angelic Health Hospice is looking for volunteers. For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community.

Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your visits can mean so very much to hospice patients and their loved ones. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice.

Volunteer activities can include: • Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

• Listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal.

• Staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands, or take care of their own needs.

• Certified Pet Visitors for pet lovers.

• Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours.

• Bereavement and grief support of family.

• Military Veterans Visiting Veterans For your convenience volunteer training is provided online. Volunteer visitors must be 18 years of age. For more information visit our website at Angelic. health, email Volunteer@Angelic.health, or call 609-515-3041.

Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care serves all South Jersey counties, pr o vidin g clin ical, social, spir itu al, emotional and physical care to those with a life-altering or terminal diagnosis.

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English Conversation Group - Monday Nights LAKEWOOD – This program is for you if you’ve learned some English and want to practice speaking it with other English language learners. Improve your accents, learn new vocabulary and American slang and become familiar with people from other cultures.

Come any Monday night to the Lakewood Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. and practice with native English speakers and other people from a variety of countries.

We have friendly, informative meetings.

Everyone is welcome! No registration is necessary.

Message From Brick Police BRICK – Brick Police have reported residents receiving numerous scam calls claiming that their social security numbers have been compromised, or their social security benefits are in some way compromised.

The social security administration does

not, and will not call you to straighten out any problems with your number or your benefits. If you are getting calls warning you of such things, it is a scam.

Do not give out your personal information, or send any money as a result of these phone calls.

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Congressional Town Hall To Address Oyster Creek

By Chris Lundy LACEY - Congressman Andy Kim announced that he will host a town hall meeting in Lacey with the focus being the Oyster Creek Generating Station.

The meeting will be held on Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Lacey Middle School, 660 Denton Ave, Forked River.

The focus will be about the decommissioning of the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant, however, the meetings are open to topics brought up by members of the community. This will be the eleventh town hall meeting, and generally

people speak about such things as health care, taxes, and the economy.

“Our town halls haven’t just been opportunities for me to hear from you, they’ve been the source of ideas I’ve brought back to Washington to fight for people in our community,” said Kim. “It doesn’t matter if it’s making life more affordable for working families by lowering prescription drug costs or holding the government accountable when they’re not being transparent to our communities, I take my cues from you, and I look forward to continuing the conversation in August.”

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire will be held on September 21 and 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Pine Park County Club.

The Renaissance Faire will take you back in time to the 16th century where nobility, chivalry and romance abound.

Enter the world where Knights in full combat armor joust on their War Horses.

See World Champion Sir Shanton & the Knights of Valour joust in full combat armor on their War Horses. See Knights in hand to hand combat, Archers using the English long bow, Magicians, Fire eaters, and Belly Dancers.

Stroll the village with merchants displaying plenty of merchandise of the era.

Feast on Roasted Turkey Legs, Dragon Dogs, Fish & Chips, Curley Fries, Corn on the Cob, Cuban Foods, and Funnel Cakes On Saturday, come in costume and join the fun in the Time Travelers Day contest. On Sunday, see The Crowning of the King and Queen chosen from children 10 and under, dressed in period garb, prizes for all.

The proceeds from this event help support The Lakewood Lions charitable projects.

Music Festival at Jenkinson’s Inlet POINT PLEASANT – Come out for the Music Festival at Jenkinson’s Inlet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Spotlight On Business Hoof & Hound

Erin Masur is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in her third year of practice, and first year as the owner of Hoof & Hound, LLC. Her mobile veterinary practice specifi cally caters to livestock species: sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, poultry, and cattle.

Dr. Masur is proud to be from the Garden State - a state with deep agricultural roots. Our great state is experiencing a renewed passion for homesteading and raising livestock. It’s important that both our first generation farmers and our veteran farmers have access to veterinary medicine and surgery that makes sense for their farm. Dr. Masur strives to be an asset to every farm’s management plan, whether that farm is a herd of one, or a herd of one hundred.

Dr. Masur spent her first years in practice working on all species, including dogs and cats. Although she has departed the traditional clinic setting, she firmly believes in housecall hospice services. In-home euthanasia ensures that the passing of your pet does not have to be any harder than it already is.

The peace that we wish for our pets can be undermined by a car ride to the clinic and the bright lights of the treatment room. With in-home euthanasia, you choose where and how your family says their final goodbye - whether it’s on their favorite couch or under their favorite tree.

Whether you need a livestock vet on your farm, or a hospice vet at your home, call Hoof & Hound at 848-224-5046 or email hoofhoundnj@gmail.com.

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Seaside Heights Offering Weekday Beach Badge Early-Bird Special SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Seaside Heights is offering an end-of-summer “Get To The Beach” early bird special now through August 29.

Beach goers can purchase an adult wristband (12 years-of-age and older) from any beach cashier booth 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for only $4.00. That’s 50 percent off the regular price of $8.00 per wristband. The discount is on cash purchases only and is not available through the Viply smartphone app.

According to Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz, “Fortunately, our beach attendance has been very good this summer, so we have the ability to partner with local businesses to offer this “Get To The Beach” beach discount. As the summer winds down and families prepare for school, we want to encourage people to visit the Seaside Heights beach one more time!” Mayor Vaz said.

The borough has partnered with parking lots and other businesses to offer early birds even more discounts during the same 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. time.

Parking is one-half price at 1400 Ocean Terrace, 16 Hamilton Ave, and 9 Ocean Terrace. Pay $5 to park at 715 Boulevard.

In addition, early birds will pay one-half price for beach chair and umbrella rentals at the Hancock Ave, Blaine Ave, Sumner Ave, and Franklin Ave beach accessories rental booths on the beach.

When beach goers receive their half-price wristband, they should ask the cashier for a discount brochure containing even more savings at participating restaurants, amusements and retail stores.

Details of the Get To The Beach early bird specials may be found at exit82.com/earlybird.

Military service men and women, veterans, and their spouses and children are free every day on the Seaside Heights beach. And there are also special discount days: Aug. 13, for Dad & Me Day, and Aug. 20 for Bring a Friend Day. The Seaside Heights beach has been voted Ocean County’s Favorite Beach for four consecutive years in the NJ Sea Grant annual ratings.

Enjoyment in Seaside Heights doesn’t end with Labor Day, either. There is a full schedule of weekend fall events ranging from a country music and barbecue festival, to other weekend-long music events, to Wine on the Beach, to the Italian festival and parade. Details may be found at exit82.com.

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POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks will host A Day at the Races on August 25, 11:30 a.m. at Monmouth Park. Food and Beverage service starts at 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person and includes admission, racing program, food, soda, water, draft beer (Miller Lite) and wine. Food available from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Beverages available from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Menu: Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Watermelon.

There is no outside alcohol or personal coolers

allowed inside our event area. We will be in a track side area located near the “first come, first serve” picnic area where coolers are allowed (can beer and wine only). Anyone bringing a personal cooler to that separate picnic area is responsible for it. In the event of bad weather, our event will be moved inside.

First race is at 12:50 p.m., last race around 6 p.m.

Transportation is not included.

Tickets and programs will be available for pick-up after 11:30 a.m. at the Will Call booth at the Train Gate near the picnic area.

Please contact Brian Coyle with questions.

Brick Challenger Halloweenfest

BRICK – Brick Township Recreation invites you to their Annual Challenger Halloweenfest for individuals with special needs and their families. There will be hayrides, pumpkin painting,

inflatables, refreshments and treats. This is a free event but you must register. Halloweenfest will be held on October 5, 12-2 p.m., at 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick.

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“Early intervention is making a major positive impact in the lives of children with ASD but parents need more support. In 2016, Bobbi Gallagher wrote a book: A Brick Wall - How a Boy with No Words Spoke to the World. In this highly personal, extraordinarily moving must read account of raising two children with autism, Bobbi writes: “This

mom thing is hard.”

Mr. Speaker, Autism CARES Act of 2019 ensures that the federal government continues to help hundreds of thousands of parents like the Gallaghers - funding research and support programs and sharing best practices. The bill reauthorizes and expands the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) managed so effectively and professionally by Dr. Susan Daniels, Director of the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC).

Coordination is key to maximizing outcomes.”

“Clear The Shelters”: Help Animals Find Fur-ever Homes

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Get matched with the perfect furry friend to add to your family at this year’s Clear the Shelters national adoption event!

On August 17, the 5th annual event will take place at the Ocean County Animal Facilities in Jackson and Manahawkin, 1-4 p.m.

“This is a fantastic event that we look forward to participating in every summer,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The Clear the Shelter event has been a success every year and we look forward once again to finding good, loving homes for all the wonderful pets we have available for adoption at both facilities.”

Clear the Shelters is an annual event that aims to find loving fur-ever homes for as many animals as possible by matching cats, kittens, dogs and puppies with responsible, serious pet owners. In the last two years, Clear the Shelters help over 70 pets find permanent loving homes.

“It’s really special to see how the community supports this event. So many people tell us they keep this event in mind when they’ve been seriously looking to find a special pet to add to their family,”

said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. “It’s been another busy summer so there will be plenty of kittens, cats and dogs to choose from.”

Adoption fees will be half the price on all pets during the event.

Every dog and cat adopted from the Ocean County Animal Facilities receives a veterinary exam, age appropriate vaccinations, is spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Every one that adopts a pet will also receive a free goodie bag stuffed with treats and toys.

“We have a large variety of kittens and cats that are just adorable. Our dogs come in a variety of breeds, sizes and ages,” said Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer. “The Ocean County Health Department encourages responsible pet ownership and we like to discourage people from buying from puppy mills. There’s nothing quite like a shelter pet” The Ocean County Animal Facilities are located at 615 Freemont Street in Jackson and 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin.

For more information on “Clear the Shelters” or the Ocean County Animal Facilities, call 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127, or check out the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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Ice Cream Social/Picnic and Fall Festival BRICK – On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor an Ice Cream Social/Picnic and Fall Festival at its Havens Homestead Museum property, 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick from 12 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. There will be games for

children. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches (no grills please) and buy a variety of made-to-order ice cream treats. Sundaes, Rt. 88, Pt. Pleasant, is donating the ice cream. Free admission. If you wish to reserve a table, call 732-458-6266.

Caregiver Support Group

BRICK – Feeling overwhelmed taking care of a loved one? Learn how to care for yourself while caring for others at the Caregiver Support Group & Education program.

The support group is led by Mira Ahuja on

the first and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Willow Springs is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road in Brick.

To register, call Mira at 732-740-3900.

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His offices are in Toms River, Whiting (expanded hours!), and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You Can Order Your Own Lab Tests Now

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I am thrilled to tell you that you can test yourself for pretty much anything! It’s absolutely fantastic and quickly puts you on the track to better health!

In the old days, if you wanted to check something, you had to make an appointment with the doctor, wait a week, drive over, request the test you want, or hope the pertinent one is offered, and then go to a lab somewhere else, probably on another day because you needed to fast. Then you’d wait another week for results!

Today you can order your own tests from many labs nationwide, either online, or by going directly to the laboratory or local hospital where these are offered. Call in advance. I just did it the other day to test the theory before writing this. I went to the local hospital’s out-patient laboratory on a Thursday (quiet time). I ordered a ferritin and TIBC test for iron, filled out a simple form, provided a driver’s license, and had blood drawn within minutes. I was in and out the door in 8 minutes!

Typically results are made available on your lab’s secure website or they can be picked up. If you’re buying a test online the website should begin with https, not http in the URL, to keep your credit card information secure.

Here are 2 options: RequestaTest.com.

WalkinLabs.com.

You can call Quest as well, they are nationwide or go online to QuestDirect.com Even if you need a local lab or a phlebotomist, you can arrange that pretty easily as well, just

visit anylabtestnow.com to find a location near you. There’s also Phlebotomy Services International and you can visit phlebotomyservices.com.

Advantages 1. It’s convenient because some tests for urine, saliva or feces are conducted from home, and you mail samples back to the lab in pre-paid envelopes.

2. It’s private, which is useful for drug/alcohol testing or gene testing … even STDs. 3. Self-pay pricing is dramatically reduced.

Monitoring your PT, ferritin, A1c and cholesterol just got a whole lot cheaper!

4. Get well quicker! Ordering highly specialized tests can reveal the missing link, and therefore speed healing for chronic situations that haven’t responded to conventional treatments. Aren’t you tired of doing the same thing with no results?

There are disadvantages which I outline in the longer version of my article which you will receive over email. Join my online community which is almost 200,000 people strong, and decide to get all the longer versions of my articles. Tuesday is Suze-day, lol, and that’s when you get my newsletter which also includes specialized lab tests now available. Sign up at suzycohen.com.

One disadvantage is that you get an abnormal test result. What do you do?

Obviously, you will need guidance from your practitioner, but I even have a useful workaround for that! And specialty tests that are extraordinary in their scope, and exclusive to specialty labs (which you can now purchase yourself).

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J, Deem Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & 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 Michael J. Deem to represent 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 most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Community Partner Games with the BlueClaws

—Photo courtesy The Arc, Ocean County Chapter LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter partnered with the Lakewood BlueClaws on four Community Partner Games which raised over $2,000.

The Arc, Ocean County sold over 600 tickets to four separate BlueClaws games during the months of May, June and July.

With every ticket sold, a portion of the profit directly went to the programs and services

The Arc, Ocean County provides, which supports 1,500 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The June 8 game in particular was a big hit because the seats were filled with 100 Arc clients, staff, family and friends all cheering on two Arc of Ocean County representatives throwing the first pitch and interviewing with the stadium radio station.

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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe JCP&L Tips To Beat The Summer Heat

With the summer heat upon us, JCP&L is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in customer electricity usage that comes with a heat wave. Our system is designed and maintained to operate safely and efficiently even when temperatures soar, and our crews have reviewed hot weather operational procedures to ensure any power outages are handled promptly.

JCP&L offers some common-sense hot weather tips customers can follow to stay comfortable while using electricity wisely during this period of high demand: • Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow.

Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the hottest summer days.

• During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.

• Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.

• Use a programmable thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home, and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.

• Only operate window air conditioners when someone is in the room.

• Keep refrigerators and freezers as full as possible.

Frozen or cold items in the refrigerator help keep other items cool, reducing the amount of work the refrigerator has to do to maintain a lower temperature.

• Close rooms that aren’t used regularly during the summer, and close the air conditioning vents in those rooms, as well.

• Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner will do.

• Consider investing in ENERGY STAR® appliances or heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. JCP&L may offer rebates on these purchases and tax deductions may apply, as well.

• Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters.

Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.

In addition, if summer storms result in downed wires it is important to avoid the area and immediately call JCP&L. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live and dangerous. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877). Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris.

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Answer: It seems like Summer gets shorter every year, and back to school shopping starts earlier. Shopping for school supplies can be fun for students, and expensive for their parents, costing

upwa rd s of $200 per student. For electronics such as calculators and computers, I would suggest resale sites like Facebook Marketplace, letgo, etc. for gently used but fully functional items. For the basics such as notebooks, paper, pencils, etc., I would recommend buying in bulk at stores like BJs, Costco, etc. and splitting with other parents.

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visiting specialists including visiting podiatrists, dentists, audiologists, optometrists, durable medical companies, physical therapy, visiting nurse services, palliative and hospice care.

As the primary care provider, Visiting Physician takes a preventive and therapeutic approach that ensures patients stay as healthy as possible. This includes reducing hospital and emergency room visits. Headquartered in Holmdel, Visiting Physician has a staff of 8 doctors and 31 nurse practitioners and physician assistants who serve patients in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Somerset, Passaic and Bergen counties. If you or a loved one has difficulty getting to the doctor, consider calling the doctor who comes to you.

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Houses Of Worship Come Together For Comedy Night

BRICK – The community is invited to celebrate a “Solidarity of the Faiths” event together with many houses of worship in Brick and northern Ocean County, including Beth Am Shalom (Lakewood), Brick Presbyterian Church (Brick), Congregation B’nai Israel (Toms River), First Baptist Church of Laurelton (Brick), Living Faith Bible Church (Brick), Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation (Brick), St. Dominic’s Parish Roman Catholic Church (Brick), St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Brick), St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church (Brick), St. Thomas Lutheran Church (Brick), Temple Beth Or (Brick) and Visitation Roman Catholic Church (Brick) together with Brick Mayor John Ducey.

The event will include the interfaith comedy of Bob Alper followed by dining at the Food Court.

Alper’s comedy has been called “a performance that left all races, colors and creeds weeping from laughter” (SunSentinel). The Food Court will feature different stations of dairy and vegetarian cuisine. A menu is available upon request. The interfaith Quilt made by volunteers of Reaching Across Faith Traditions (RAFT)

will be on display.

The event is being held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road in Brick, which is on the corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road. The Temple building is wheelchair accessible.

Ticket prices for the Comedy Show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children ages 11-15 are free when accompanied by an adult.

The price for the optional Food Court is $18 per person, for all ages and includes all of the food stations. For the Food Court, advance purchase is preferred.

Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite. com (look for Event “Solidarity of the Faiths”) or by sending a check payable to Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick, NJ 08724 with your name and address and specifying the number of Comedy Show and Food Court tickets being ordered.

For further information, contact Temple Beth Or at 732-458-4700 or templebethorbrick@ gmail.com. The Temple’s website temple bethorbrick.org.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate ADULT 55+ COMMUNITY- Fountainhead Properties-Jackson, For Sale 34 Goldenrod Place 2 Br, 2 Bath, Price Reduced $117,000-Call for Special Offer 732-928-3100. (36) For Sale – NEW 2 BR/2 Bath Homes Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River – call 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com.

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Moving Sale Multi Level Tool Chest - 7ft garage starage cabinet, work bench with drawers, patio set, rattan furniture, futon queen sofa bed, small bedroom set, mirrored glass cabinets (3), wall paintings, pictures, Teaching walnut piano/ bench, guitar, treadmill, bride dolls, household and more. Call appointment/info 609-698-3079. (35) Date: Saturday, Aug 24 & Aug 31 from 9AM - 3PM - Location: 755 Hardean Road, Brick, NJ 08724.

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RENTAL WANTED - Separate single family house in Whiting, Manchester, Country Walk, Toms River, Silverton.

2bd, 1+ baths, w/d, garage. $925 - $1,050. 732-272-2982.

(35) Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com.

Or call 732-349-7557 ASAP. (39) Car & Vendor Show - Manchester Little League August 17th 9-2. Cars $15 pre-reg $20 day of. Contact Beth for info bnp52000@yahoo.com. (35)

Items Wanted U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(35) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock , Jazz , Blues , Reggae, Metal , Punk , Psychedelic, Soul.

Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(34) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

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Help Wanted Receptionist - Send resume via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500.

(35) Housekeeper Needed - Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River For more inco call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com.

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C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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P/T Custodian - For senior community clubhouse. Alternate weeks.

Call 732-341-0616.

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Items For Sale

CNA – The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's to work FT or PT in our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts in our Assisted Living. Full Time 7-3. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts.

Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

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White Wicker Sofa - Include two chairs, 3 tables, cushions, lamp$350. Cherry wood dinning room china closet, glass front-$150.

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Help Wanted Kelly's Cleaning Services - Expanding into Jackson, Lakewood, Howell. Must have a car with license and workers over 30. Women/men.

Can speak Spanish and English over 15 years on LBI. 908-216-2400. (37) Activities Assistant - Help with recreational activities like BINGO, trips, etc. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (35) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (36) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Kitchen/Wait Staff Needed - Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River For more info call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com.

(35) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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CDL DRIVER – PT . The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips.. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement. Rate up to $15/hr.

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (36) Block Advisors - 1900 Route 70 Town & Country Shopping Center in Lakewood is hiring new and experienced Tax Advisors. Please email your resume to carolyn.francaviglia@ hrblock.com or call 732-920-9333 and leave a voicemail for Carolyn. (37) Wanted Barber or Hair Dresser For busy walk-in shop. No following necessary. Call 732-232-6224. (36)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (35) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(35) Certified computer technician - Inhome training on computer, phone, tablet, smart tv, and WiFi. I will teach you the skills to navigate the internet and the use of your devices to give you a better quality of life such as ( grocery or pharmacy home delivery services). I can troubleshoot technical problems easily and will beat the price retailers charge. Call Ray for a patient, friendly and professional service. 609-285-3245.

(35) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices.

Call 732-773-5078.

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Services

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The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (40)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates.

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Services

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(39) Leah Masonry Restoration and Home Improvement - 39 yrs. experience. Specialize in brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair, concrete refacing, masonry coating, stucco, and interior and exterior painting. Call Walt at 732505-3081. Lic#13VH10059500. (35) Cini's House Cleaning - No time for cleaning? I have experience in Deep, Regular, Basic Cleaning. I offer schedules for weekly, every other week and monthly, cleaning. Give a try leaving you more time for other errands and chores or rest from busy schedule. I will leave your house looking great and sparkling, text me for free estimates! Efficient/Reliable Good references. Cini: (305)833-2151 Service areas: Monmounth County - Ocean County. (38)

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Cleanup, trimming, thicket cleanup.

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Fully Licensed and insured.

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LAKEWOOD – Would you like to help solve crime in your neighborhood?

Video cameras are increasingly being used in both residential and commercial properties to prevent crime. As such, video surveillance has become extremely helpful in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators, and serves as valuable evidence in court.

Police investigations frequently involve officers and/or detectives canvassing neighborhoods looking for cameras. Knowing ahead of time where cameras are located greatly speeds investigations by allowing officers and/or detectives to prioritize where to begin looking for evidence. Many times the best available video evidence isn’t of the crime itself, but of pathways and streets leading into and out of the scene.

In an effort to continue our commitment to providing excellent police services, the Lakewood Police Department is forming a community

partnership that all residents and business that have cameras on their property can register with the police department.

Participation in this partnership is completely voluntary. All registered information will be kept confidential and will only be viewed by authorized Lakewood Police Department personnel. We are not asking and will not monitor your cameras.

This is strictly to be used as an investigative tool to aide officers and detectives.

If you are interested in participating in this partnership with the Lakewood Police Department, please fill out the form at lakewoodpolicenj. com/rec/.

Completed forms may be dropped off at the Lakewood Police Department or be mailed to: Lakewood Police Department, ATTN: REC, 231 3rd Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Please send an email to rec@lakewoodpolicenj. com if you have additional questions.

Brick Elks Motorcycle Committee End of Summer Bash BRICK – Join us on Saturday, August 24 for our annual End of Summer Bash, 1-5 p.m. at the lodge. Cost is $25 at the door and includes refreshments and food! There will be music, raffles, and more! All Elks and their guests are invited to join!

The proceeds of this event will go to our local fallen heroes programs and their families. You don’t have to be a rider to come! If you have any questions, contact Chris Russo, Motorcycle Committee Chair at 732-539-5738 or Kevin O’Keefe, Co-Chair at 732-233-8873.

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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?

There’s no one single answer to all knee pain, especially when every person is different. The truth is, it is impossible to know what kind of treatment would be effective until your case is examined. Only then can medical professionals determine what would be best for you.

People suffering from knee pain often try a number of potential solutions before finding relief. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s where expert 5-star care and nearly 20 years of experience comes into play at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Knee pain patients are unique and suffer from a great deal of pain. They deserve and require practitioners who are invested in their case, who take the time to explain what’s causing the pain

and why particular treatments may work or not work. That’s the difference at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Five-star service and the well-being of their patients are the doctors’ top priorities.

At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, there are no cookie cutter plans. With so many different services available in one facility, there are a number of possibilities and different combinations of treatments that can be customized to each patient.

While these doctors do see many patients who receive injections to postpone painful knee surgery, some patients may benefit more from Cold Laser Therapy combined with physical therapy, or maybe acupuncture or vibration therapy. There are a number of possibilities and no one single solution to cure all knee pain.

So what’s the solution? Start with a consultation with one of these skilled medical professionals. Sit down with one of the doctors to determine exactly which approach would be the most effective in your case. Take advantage of this special offer for Asbury Park Press Readers: FREE initial consultations ($245 value) for the first 17 people who call!

Knee Pain Solution: Combining Time-Tested Injections with New Technologies So many people who have been experiencing knee pain have sought out treatment before. Whether they tried a round of injections, painkillers, or saw a doctor and were told surgery is necessary, many people suffering from knee pain feel like they’ve tried everything. There have been many patients who have called Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation saying that they’ve exhausted all their options, but they may as well see if these therapies will help. They come in hopeless, and many end up having more success than ever before!

So, what is it that makes this facility special? It’s bringing together all the individual working pieces to provide the well-rounded, all-encompassing treatment that delivers results. Patients can get multiple treatments all under one roof. Beyond that, the doctors at Monmouth Pain take the time to explain your condition and your treatment so that patients can understand what is going on.

Why don’t you come see for yourself – call now to claim your FREE consultation ($245 value), available only to the first 17 callers. 732-345-1377 WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE LIKE? Acupuncture sessions take place in a relaxing setting. A Licensed Acupuncturist will insert tiny needles into incredibly precise points of the body, sending signals to the brain to release neurotransmitters that reduce feelings of pain.

These tiny pricks that most patients can hardly feel are awakening your body’s innate ability to relieve pain –all while you get to sit back and relax.

Osteoarthritis patients who receive acupuncture regularly may see noticeable improvements in levels of pain and functionality. Acupuncture is especially effective when combined with other treatment methods and may even improve the effects of physical therapy and other modalities.

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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Trip to Feast of San Gennaro THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES

It is crucial for preschoolers to have their eyes examined so certain developmental disorders do not go undiagnosed and untreated. Common problems uncovered during a comprehensive exam are “strabismus” (crossed eyes), in which one or both eyes are unable to align properly, and “amblyopia” (lazy eye), in which one eye fails to process sensory input correctly. These conditions affect two to four percent of children and can usually be corrected if treated early enough. Treatment for amblyopia relies on covering the strong eye with a patch to force the use of the weaker eye and therefore strengthen it. Strabismus remedies include eyeglasses, eye drops, eye patches, and eye exercises in less-than-severe cases.

If your child has an eye problem, is having difficulty with a vision screening exam or has difficulty reading or learning, or needs surgery or medical treatment for an illness affecting the eyes, an ophthalmologist has the experience and qualifications to treat your child. One of the reasons so many people trust SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES with their eye care needs is that we make a concerted effort to provide our patients with convenient options. If you need eye care or just want a simple eye exam, please call 732-349-5622.

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BARNEGAT – Take a trip to the Feast of San Gennaro in New York on September 15. The bus departs from: • Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:45 a.m.

• Brick Plaza in the area of the former Bon-Ton at 10:30 a.m.

We will return at approximately 8 p.m.

in Brick and 8:30 p.m. in Barnegat.

Cost is $30 per person and includes bus ride, free time sightseeing and refreshments on the bus. Full payment is due by Sept. 5 to reserve seat.

For information, or to reserve your seat, contact Michael Blandina at 732477-6507.

Dispose of Unused Prescriptions

BRICK – The Brick Police Department will be collecting unused or expired medication at the Brick Elks Lodge #2151 Drug Awareness Committee, 2491 Hooper Ave. in Brick, on September 7 from 9-11 a.m.

We will also be having a yard sale! This is a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Brick Elks DAP Yard Sale Fundraiser

BRICK – The Drug Awareness Program is hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, September

7 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rain Date is Sept. 8.

Tables are $10 each and everyone is invited to sell or shop! All proceeds go to our Drug Awareness Program. Any questions, contact DAP Chair Christina Bradley at 732-977-7199.

Point Pleasant Elks Charity Ball

POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks #1698 will host a Charity Ball and 7th Annual Tailgate Party on October 13, 12-4 p.m. There will be food, a 50/50 raffle, last man standing raffle, flat screen TV raffle, ice cream truck, and more. Cost is $25 presale or $30 at the gate and includes beer and soda. For more information, call Joe at 732-233-6601 or Donna at 908-447-7938.

Paint With Local Artists POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Come paint with local artists at the Band Shell on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Paint with local artists Mary Ellen Savage. Bring your own supplies. All are welcome. Free gathering!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 17 - aug 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Conversations with friends might be inspiring or spur your imagination. In the upcoming week you might be empowered by a loved one’s ideas or insights to make your mark in your career or job.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This is not be the right time to start an extreme diet, as your self-discipline could be really tested in the week to come. Better results would come with gradual long-term changes in nutritional habits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You excel at finding practical solutions for financial problems because your mental prowess is enhanced at this time. In the week to come you may be more concerned with business than with love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stay abreast of news and trends. Show you can be an excellent businessperson by being on top of the latest data. In the week ahead show good taste and spend your money for things you need or want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Start the week off with a bang rather than a whimper.

Approach your work or a project with a fearless and fierce attitude and you will make headway. Friends will support your efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep conversations fresh and relevant by having plenty of inspiring stories on hand. As the week unfolds, your wits will grow sharper and it will be easier to put your best ideas into action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be content to gaze into one another’s eyes for the moment. It is wonderful just to hold hands, but handholding could possibly lead to something more intense as the week progresses.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Expand your horizons and be prepared to let go of what no longer serves you well. In the week to come use the opportunities and insights that arise to rid yourself of outworn ideas, attitudes and habits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share inspiring stories that will brighten conversations and uplift spirits. In the upcoming week it can be profitable to join forces with others to mastermind a wealth of new ideas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead don’t be pressured into making a decision before you have the clarity to be sure it is the right one. Romantic meetings may occur, but it may take time to break an impasse first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be completely absorbed in your home and family this week yet still be a go-getter when your career is involved. Share something pleasing but sensible with loved ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make your workplace a happy hub of industry; use your ability to be sympathetic and compassionate to win friends and strengthen alliances. Adventures of the amorous kind might make the upcoming week memorable.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Middle Eastern Fare Is Perfect For Your Summer Table

By Wolfgang Puck As a chef who is fortunate to be well known, journalists often ask me my thoughts about hottest food trend of the moment. Over the years, I’ve shared my thoughts about everything from gourmet pizza and Asian fusion cuisine (two major trends in which I played a role) to authentic barbecue to kale to the keto diet.

When questions have come lately about what’s exciting in the food world, an answer that comes more and more to mind is the rising popularity of Middle Eastern food. From Syria to Lebanon, Israel to Egypt, the Gulf States to Iran, contemporary yet authentic versions of these ancient culinary traditions are becoming as hot as the desert landscapes from which many of them arise.

Some of the most in-demand reservations are for upscale places that bake their own pita and other traditional breads, make their own hummus dip from specially sourced chickpeas, toss exquisite salads of sun-ripened produce, grill marinated meats and seafood over open flames, and serve refreshing desserts that often sparkle with ruby-like pomegranate seeds.

I find the food exquisite and exciting. And, when you look at it closely, it often isn’t that different from dishes many of us are already familiar with.

The difference often comes from subtle ingredients and seasonings, such as intensely tart-sweet pomegranate molasses and the powerfully lemony spice called sumac. That taste exotic yet still somehow familiar, that you can find easily in Middle Eastern markets that might be near you and also buy online.

For an introductory example of such dishes that are perfect for summertime dining, I’d like to share two recipes that have become popular on the menu of my Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, where Chef de Cuisine Dylan Hallas runs the kitchen. I’m talking about fattoush and herbed labneh.

The names themselves may be unfamiliar to you, but you’ll recognize the dishes on your plate like they’re old friends.

Fattoush is a traditional Syrian salad that gives new life to scraps of crunchy pita chips by pairing them with sun-ripened tomatoes and other vegetables, much like the Italian salad called panzanella does with leftover country bread.

Labneh is a spreadable yogurt cheese made throughout the Middle East that is most like a very thick Greek yogurt, often seasoned as it is in Chef Hallas’ recipe and served as a dip or as an accompaniment to grilled fish along with the fattoush if you like.

With peak-of-season tomatoes beginning to fill the markets right now, it’s the perfect time to make fattoush and its creamy companion. I hope you’ll try both of them soon and go on enjoying them through the end of the summer and beyond.

FATTOUSH WITH SPICED LIME DRESSING Serves 4 SPICED LIME DRESSING: 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon ground sumac

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper FATTOUSH: 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes, stemmed and cut in halves 2 cups (500 mL) Persian cucumbers, sliced in half lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices 1 cup (250 mL) purslane leaves or watercress, torn by hand into bite-sized pieces 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely crumbled store-bought pita chips 1/4 cup very coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 2 tablespoons very coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion, green part only First, make the dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, cumin and allspice, and whisk until evenly combined. Whisking continuously, pour in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until fully incorporated.

Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Before you plan to serve the salad, cut the cherry tomatoes in halves. In separate bowls, toss the tomatoes and cucumbers with a little salt and leave them to sit for a few minutes to release their juices a bit; then put the tomatoes and cucumbers with their juices into a mixing bowl.

Just before serving, add to the mixing bowl the purslane, pita chips, parsley, mint and green onion.

Lightly toss everything together.

Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss the salad well. Sample a bite, and then keep adding and tossing with more dressing to taste: It should have a nice, strong edge of tart flavor. Transfer to serving plates or bowls, and add a dollop of labneh on the side.

HERBED LABNEH Makes about 2 3/4 cups (435 mL) 2 cups plain whole-milk or low-fat plain labneh or Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, green part only 1 clove garlic, finely grated with a microplane or fine grater Zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated with a microplane or fine grater Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Put the milk, labneh or yogurt in a mixing bowl.

Add the olive oil, dill, green onion, garlic, and a little salt and pepper. Stir well. Taste, and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper as needed.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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