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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Crowds gather outside 175 Sunset Ave. Toms River, the headquarters for the Ocean County Health Department during a recent health fair aimed at older residents.

By Bob Vosseller T OM S R I V E R – The first Older Adults He alt h Fa i r host e d by the Ocean County Healt h De pa r t ment recently drew more than 100 people looking for ways to improve their lives.

The Aug. 16 event

featured 24 vendors/ agencies inside and outside of the department’s 175 Sunset Ave. headquarters.

“This is our f irst event of this type for seniors in Ocean County and its focus is on bringing information about chronic disease,

bringing awareness of our services to older residents and having many onsite agencies that will be presenting information to them,” Healt h Depa r t ment representative Patricia High said.

Anne Brokin of Manchester was enjoying

watching “Pixie,” a tiny gray kitten who was among several cats being showcased for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facilities booth that was strategically placed near the front of the building as entrants came into (Fair - See Page 4)

Officials Urge Participation As 2020 Census Approaches

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Every person counts.

Literally.

It only happens every 10 years and officials are now taking extra measures to ensure that every possible Ocean County resident is counted in the upcoming 2020 Census.

Every year since 1790, as mandated in the United States Constitution, local, state, and federal government officials work together to form an accurate count of every individual living in the US. The census will take place next on April 1, 2020.

On August 7, Ocean County officials came together with members of the US Census Bu-

reau and New York Regional Census Center to introduce the 2020 Complete Count Committee and give residents a run-down of how the intake works.

“Participation is critical,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “The results of the Census determine how Congress is apportioned and how federal and state funding is distributed.

These two factors are key in us obtaining our fair share of funding for vital programs and services.”

Vicari, who is helping to lead the County’s 2020 Census Count efforts, noted that the decennial census is “extremely important,” serving as the (Census - See Page 6)

| August 24, 2019

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Wouldn’t it be wonderful if people of all religions and ages could come together for a day to laugh, celebrate life and forget about their differences?

That’s just what happened on Sunday August 18 when Rabbi Robert Rubin of Temple Beth Or invited about a dozen houses of worship from Brick and northern Ocean County to a “Solidarity of the Faiths” comedy show, held at their temple on Van Zile Road.

Vermont comedian Rabbi Doctor Bob Alper spent some 90 minutes gently poking fun at religion, family life, seminary life, pop culture, air travel, and much more to some 200 attendees, who could also sign up for an ethnic food tasting after the show.

“We want to have a good time, and have the whole community get together and celebrate together, in contrast to what’s going on in the (Comedy - See Page 5)

Brick Opposes Sanctuary State Designation

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township has joined other governing bodies in New Jersey such as Bay Head, Middletown, and the County of Ocean in passing a resolution opposing New Jersey becoming a sanctuary state. The resolution also states that Brick would never become a sanctuary city.

The resolution also supports a recent action by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders to pursue a federal lawsuit challenging the State Attorney General’s directive that seeks to limit the continued cooperation by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department with the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

“It’s a directive from the Attorney General to limit the cooperation with ICE officials, and I want to thank the Freeholders for saving the taxpayers of Brick the money to fund the lawsuit,” said Mayor John G. Ducey during (Council - See Page 23)

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Fair:

Continued From Page 1 the fair.

“I’m a nurse and I like to pick up information on new medications and I wanted to also pick up some information for my nephew about the animal shelter,” Brokin said. She was among the early arrivals at the event.

“We have two facilities, one in Jackson and another in Manahawkin,” said Sean Fitzgerald, a supervisor at Ocean County Animal Facilities.

“We currently have 29 cats and five dogs up for adoption and we are here to bring awareness of what we do at our shelters.

We are also here to promote our half price adoption day at both our facilities,” Fitzgerald added.

“Lots of people are coming by our table already,” Assistant Manager Jackie Strawder said.

Ocean County Animal Facilities offers free rabies clinics by appointment on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. at both its locations. The Jackson facility can be reached at 732-657-8096 while the Manahawkin location can be reached by calling 609-978-0127.

“Many seniors benefit from the companionship of pets,” High said.

Jessica Nylen, who works as a health education representative for the county Health Department said that while this was the first health fair aimed at senior citizens, the department also offers a Latino Health Fair each September and a health fair for minorities in April. Both are held at the same location.

“We worked together as a team to put this on and we are very excited about the turnout. I know we will be doing this again in the future,” Field Representative Lauren Petraglia said.

Fellow Field Representative Kelly Larney said that the event which was held from 9 a.m. to noon had “75 to 100 people so far,” and that was before 9:30 a.m.

Peter Curatolo, chief of administrative services of the Ocean County Health Department could not have been more pleased with the event’s turnout or the variety of

vendors/agencies who came out to make it a success.

“We have state offices represented here today. We also have information about diabetes, health care, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. We have buses pulling up with residents from all across the county. We are very eager to do this again next year,” Curatolo said.

Curatolo said his department recognizes the diverseness of Ocean County. “We want everyone from our 600,000-member community here in Ocean County to feel at home, to have a medical home, and that they have a sympathetic ear and to know that there is someone here to answer their questions about health.”

Jackson resident Karen Boyd learned about the event from reading The Jackson Times and was enjoying the event. “I’m waiting to have a free hearing test done. I picked up a lot of information and they had refreshments.”

Doug Steffy of Barnegat said, “many times you come to things like this and you learn about so many new medicines and how you can adopt a better healthier lifestyle.”

Abby Thompson, a Youth Prevention Manager for the DART Prevention Coalition which partners with RWJ Barnabas Health, was promoting what her agency does. DART is comprised of community leaders including law enforcement and government officials, educators, business owners, treatment providers, clergy and youth to focus on preventing underage drinking, prescription drug misuse, and illegal use of marijuana and tobacco.

Her message to seniors at the event was to bring awareness of prescription drug disposal methods for medicines that had expired. “We want seniors to be aware of the safe methods to dispose of their medicines to make sure they don’t end up in the hands of others who may misuse them,” Thompson said.

Health Department representative Claudia Ganopoulos provided attendees with information about Medicare and various senior care issues. For information call 732929-2091. “We help with everything that touches seniors’ health,” Ganopoulos said.

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Comedy:

Continued From Page 1 world,” Rabbi Rubin said before the show.

Rabbi Alper said he no longer has a congregation, but when he did he would always weave jokes into his sermons.

During his performance, Alper, 74, said one of his idols, Harrison Ford, now 77, is still making movies such as “Indiana Jones and the Enlarged Prostate.” A new movie in the Fugitive series is entitled “Dr. Richard Kimble Flees Assisted Living,” Alper joked.

He said he taught his cat, named Bob Jr., a trick: “feigning indifference.” Alper

The Brick Times, August 24, 2019, Page 5 said the state of Vermont was independent for 14 years, but joined the Union to get cable.

“In the summer, Jewish farmers in Vermont drive tractors with Florida plates,” he joked.

Alper said that humor is important in life. “When people are sad, comedy cheers them. When people are angry, comedy calms them,” he said to the audience.

He quoted Maya Angelou, who said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Temple Beth Or member Noel Biller chaired the event, which he said was created because of the news of the day.

“There are shootings and misery in the news, but here in Brick we all get along, regardless of your faith,” he said after the show. “If we accomplished this, we have achieved our goal.”

Father Ed Blanchett of Visitation Roman Catholic Church in Brick came to the comedy show with six St. Vincent de Paul Society members.

“It was really great, the comedian was good at making everyone of all different faiths feel comfortable, and see the humor in our own lives,” he said after the show.

“It was really great to be here.”

Father Gary Breton from Brick’s Ortho-

dox Christian Church of the Annunciation attended the comedy show with eight members of his parish.

“It was a great show. As he says, laughter brings us all together and allows us to deal with some of the issues going on,” he said.

Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door for the comedy show. The price for the optional food tasting was $18 per person. Rabbi Rubin said that after costs, the event broke even.

In addition to representatives from various houses of worship, also seen in the audience was Mayor John G. Ducey, Council President Andrea Zapcic, Councilman Jim Fozman, and Councilman Art Halloran with their spouses; and Township Planner Tara Paxton.

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Census:

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This is Vicari’s third go-around with Ocean County’s Census Count as a longtime public official.

“We have roughly 600,000 people in Ocean County, we want to make sure that every person is counted,” he said.

The Census Is Safe, Easy, and Important Presenting at the kickoff meeting was Jeff Behler, Director of the New York Regional Census Center. The New York Regional Census Center is one of six census data collecting agencies in the US, alongside Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Atlanta.

Behler provided an overview of what it means to participate.

“A lot of censuses are national but we have to work with people at the local level,” in order to obtain an accurate representation, said Behler.

Some ways that the Census Bureau is doing this is by hiring locally to work within the individual communities to survey and collect census data. The 2020 Census team will be presenting Ocean County residents with anywhere from 1,400-1,500 job openings to help with this.

Not only this, but officials are looking for those who speak other languages to help facilitate the process for those residents who may not speak English as their fi rst language.

Paying $20 per hour, jobs are available for nights and weekends for approximately 6-10 weeks. Interested candidates can fi nd more information at 2020census.gov/jobs.

Behler also used his time to help quell some fears that County residents may have about giving out personal information.

By using members of the local community to work with the government to procure census data, Behler noted that it helps to better foster trust.

“We’re asking our partners to start the census conversation and that conversation is that the census is safe, the census is easy, and the census is important,” said Behler.

It might be uncomfortable or scary for some to provide personal information to a stranger, thus many might avoid participating altogether for this reason.

Behler emphasized: your information is

safe. You will be required only to provide your name, date of birth, race and ethnicity, whether or not you are of Hispanic origin, gender, or whether or not you own or rent a home. No Social Security Numbers are needed.

“Every piece of data we collect…is protected by federal law,” he explained.

“Title XIII states that we cannot release information to anyone that would identify an individual or household. Period.”

No federal agency, not Homeland Security, ICE, or even the Patriot Act, can supersede the protection of census data.

“We take this seriously, the public’s trust is the foundation of everything we do,” said Behler. He also noted that he, or anybody working with census data, faces up to five years in prison should confidentiality be breached.

Behler’s last point was this: the census is important.

“It’s representation. It’s funding,” said Behler. “US House of Representatives, the amount of seats each state has in Congress, is based upon census data.”

Head Start, National School Lunch program, food stamps, Section 8 housing – these are just a few examples of the hundreds of federally funded programs that could be affected by census data.

The federal government distributes more than $675 billion in funding each year to states for services and programs such as these.

“This equates to about $2,548 per New Jersey resident for important infrastructure improvements, senior services, public health, education, transportation, including block grant programs, such as Superstorm Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grants,” Vicari said. “Better participation means more funding.”

“States receive funding based upon formulas that use the census data, so we have to get it right,” Behler added.

Who Is Counted Ideally, every single Ocean County resident will be counted in the 2020 Census, with only a few exceptions.

According to Ryan Edwards, Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau, you will be counted based on “wherever you are on April 1 [Census Day],” which also includes those in Ocean County without a (Census - See Page 26)

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

Residents Warned About Bill That Would Increase Flood Insurance Rates TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe of the 10th Legislative District are warning residents of a House bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., that would allow flood premiums to increase by as much as 18 percent annually for primary residents and as much as 25 percent for temporary residents.

“Following Hurricane Sandy, our residents chose to stay, rebuild and reinvest in the Jersey Shore,” said Senator Holzapfel. “Now the Federal Government is punishing these homeowners by attempting to skyrocket flood insurance rates for both primary and secondary residents. Our fear is that this will force even more residents to leave the state for a more afford-

able option.”

The House bill comes as a response to reports that New Jersey is facing a warming climate; however the 10th District Legislators believe projects to protect coastal areas from rising sea levels and flooding are more effective than raising premiums into the double digits.

“It is completely unfair for a lawmaker who rep-

resents California to have any impact on the wallets of the residents within our district,” added Assemblyman McGuckin. “These residents aren’t millionaires, as Maxine Waters would assume, in some cases they are seniors on fixed incomes who have been deemed by FEMA to be living within a flood zone. They simply cannot afford another increase to

their rates.”

Since Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore in 2012, the Army Cor ps of Engineers have replenished beaches and reinforced dunes to protect residents and businesses making them less vulnerable to flooding. In addition, revised flood maps provided by FEMA have forced residents to take action by raising their homes and

improving infrastructure.

“Many of our residents have taken the necessary precautions in order to protect their properties such as raising their homes and relying beach replenishments to stop coastal flooding,” stated Wolfe. “Some have spent an exorbitant amount of money to protect their homes and they do not need another bill from the Federal Government.”

NJ Transit Cancellations, Performance Will Be Online TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 80, requiring NJ TRANSIT rail performance metrics to be shared with the public monthly through the agency’s website. This step forward in providing transparency and accountability for commuters follows from a number of the fi ndings in the independent audit of the agency’s operations ordered by the Governor and released in October 2018.

“Improving communi-

cat ion w it h cu st ome r s has been among the most impor tant objectives in our efforts to improve NJ TRANSIT performance, safety, and reliability,” said Governor Murphy. “The step we’re taking today requiring performance metrics to be released monthly will give rail commuters the information they need to make informed decisions and provide accountability to the public in real time.”

“As the Board Chair of NJ TRANSIT, I am a fi rm

believer in transparency and enhanced metrics to measure our progress toward improved service,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “Formalizing the reporting requi rements th rough an executive order ensures that NJ Transit will be held accountable for its performance for administrations to come.”

“When I arrived at NJ TRANSIT, I found a hol-

lowed out, severely neglected organization which hampered our ability to deliver the ser vice ou r customers rightfully expect and deser ve,” said NJ TR ANSIT President and CEO Kevin Corbett.

“We’ve taken aggressive measures to address recr uiting, infrastr uct ure needs and languishing capital projects. As a result, we are rapidly restoring the depleted ranks of employees and seeing improved performance that indicates

we’ve turned a corner. But make no mistake, we still have a lot of ground to make up. I will not be satisfied until our customers are. Increased transparency and improved metrics will hold our organization accountable at all times.”

The key perfor mance metrics contained in the monthly releases will include the total number of cancellations each month and a listing of the specific types of cancellations, on time rail performance and

mean distance between failures of each NJ TRANSIT line, and other information that the Commissioner of Transportation deems appropriate to inform commuters of commuter rail performance.

NJ TRANSIT will provide the public with a uniform progress report beginning with data from October 2019, to be released in November 2019. The release will also include historical month-bymonth information dating back to January 2017.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Giant Leap Awaits Next Step In Space Exploration It was with great fanfare and acclai m that Americans recently celebr at ed t he 50 t h A nniversary of the Moon Landing. In1969, it was easy to rally around the dream of putting a man on the Moon when it was part of an intense scientific and innovative race against the Russians, but as the Space Race wound down, so too did widespread interest.

The United States went to the moon not because the public demanded it, but because presidents and Congress believed it served a greater political purpose during the Cold War. Un fo r t u n a t el y, t h e public’s enthusiasm and support was short-lived after Apollo 11. The program did not receive the same enthusiastic public and political suppor t.

T he levels of fe de r al spending which NASA had received had become u ntenable to a public which had become f inancially wary and disillusioned. The final three missions, Apollos 18,19, and 20, with hardware already built, and crews selected, were abruptly cancelled.

Currently, there is a renewed interest in returning to the moon and

beyond, mainly due to the national pride experienced 50 years ago and now revitalized. We must thank Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz A ld r i n for re m i nd i ng us of the importance of science and technology to our civilization.

The reasons for visiting the moon and potentially, other planets and bodies in our solar system, are numerous. They would be the greatest scientific endeavors of our exist e nce, al low i ng u s t o further understand the creation of our planet and solar system.

Returning to the moon a nd beyond w ill u lt imately help us process and address another issue of great concern: the health of our big blue marble, planet Earth.

It is my hope that the current enthusiasm and interest in the space program will not be shortlived once again, but the start of a new space race to the Moon and beyond.

As Isaac Newton wrote in the 17th century, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong are those giants.

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Barnegat’s Democracy In Jeopardy Democracy is in jeopardy here in Barnegat. Two instances occurred causing great concern on the health of our democracy and the willingness of people to have an open mind.

First: Our elected representative for CD3, Congressman Andy Kim, was scheduled to speak on Aug. 29 at Mirage, as approved by their Board of Trustees. His agenda was to talk about his activities in Washington and to listen to residents’ comments and concerns. The Mirage Board rescinded their invitation because they received several threatening emails and calls from residents who were outraged, demanding that Rep. Kim not be allowed to speak. The cancellation of this event is disgraceful and those residents should be ashamed of themselves. Congressman Kim is our duly elected representative who is trying to make himself accessible to his constituents, which is the exact opposite of what his predecessor did.

Second: On Aug. 6 at the Barnegat Township Committee meeting, Mayor Al Cirulli “preached” a 20-plus minute “sermon” opposing new legislation for middle/ high school curriculums to include instruction on the political/economic/social contributions of people with disabilities and the LGBTQ community. One would have thought we were in church having “fire and brimstone” thrown at us. Cirulli said this law was “…an affront to Almighty God.” At that meeting I reminded him that in this country we have a separation of church and state. The mayor frequently violates that requirement and invokes the name of Jesus Christ in many of his speeches. He is the mayor representing a governmental body and religion has no place in our government. In fact, he has refused to officiate over gay marriages.

Letters To The Editor Officiating at marriages is back any longer by regres- night the 26th, and the two a mayoral function, and if he refuses to perform that function, he should resign.

In fact, I would call for his resignation now in view of his complete intolerance of the LGBTQ community.

Marianne P. Clemente Barnegat

Why I’m Running For Assembly I’m Wayne Lewis, and I’m running for the General Assembly in New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District. I never thought I’d ever run for a seat in the Legislature, but the social, economic, and ecological crisis facing our state, and planet will not wait. That is why I chose to run.

I graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in biochemistry/biophysics and went on to earn two graduate degrees from Penn State. I worked as an adjunct professor at Penn State before I fell in love with South Jersey. Since 2008, My wife Diane and I have raised our family in Galloway. For the last 15 years, I have made my living playing poker, an unorthodox background perhaps, but I have long earned a comfortable income making risk/reward decisions. As a professional, I can tell you this, anything less than drastic urgent systemic action on the crises we face is a very bad bet.

I’m running one of the most progressive campaigns in the history of New Jersey - a campaign built on a fundamental message: compassion.

Compassion for the poor - including those working two...even three jobs - yet forced to choose which meal to skip.

Compassion for the sick, the homeless, the marginalized, and the structurally disadvantaged.

Compassion for our children - who will live the worst effects of climate change.

New Jersey won’t be held

sive politics and special interests.

I will advocate for the right to a clean, healthy environment and quality education for our youth.

I will fight to make affordable housing a right - and to end the mass exodus from New Jersey.

I will push to end the failed war on drugs.

To those looking for compassionate, intelligent leadership in Trenton - you deserve better. We deserve better.

Our campaign isn’t about parties, it’s about people and what we hold most dear. It’s about providing an equal opportunity to live a life you find meaningful, preservation of nature in all her glorious complexity, and the rights of our great-grandchildren to enjoy these same values. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or independent, I think we can all agree on what’s really important: resilient local communities, vibrant local economies, and a healthy planet our children can thrive on.

We cannot do it alone. To be able to institute radical change in New Jersey will require equally radical participation, collective action undertaken from our campaign all the way through to decision-making throughout the legislative process.

I’m asking you, personally, to come out to one of our many campaign events, hear the consistency in my message, and understand that I am not just another bought politician. I will always advocate for the ordinary people who bear the brunt of mismanagement in Trenton.

Join us!

Wayne Lewis Galloway Township

Manchester Cops To Be Commended From what I can see, Manchester is blessed with a terrific police force! We had to call upon them on Friday

policemen were courteous, helpful and totally above board and professional in every sense of the word.

If these two fine men were representative of the entire force (and I believe they are), I cannot imagine any other town or city in New Jersey being more blessed than we are.

Police don’t get enough credit for the good they do these days, in some quarters they are even despised, sadly. But in Manchester Township, New Jersey we have an awful lot to appreciate! A sincere thank you to the officers who were so helpful.

Chet Jelinski Manchester

Police Have Bigger Problems To Worry About Can I ask a favor of our municipalities (including the town of Lavallette) going forward, can we stop using the term “civil servant” especially when discussing our boys (and girls) in blue?

As blatantly mercenary as police work has seemingly become over the last 20 years or so, I think that most of us understand the cops themselves are typically just following orders and most would still do anything they can including putting themselves in “harm’s way” to help a stranger. Most of us also know that it’s our greedy municipal leaders who come up with ways of treating their citizens like ATMs to gather revenue for their respective municipalities via dubious violations, often times through some form of entrapment which has the opposite effect of making us feel safer.

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Back To School: Drive Safe, Buy Local

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – It’s a parent’s favorite time of year: back to school for the kids.

But Ocean County officials are reminding drivers and parents to keep their heads on straight while school buses make their way back onto local roadways.

It is important to remember that drivers must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

“Yet year after year we still get reports of near tragedies when drivers pass a stopped school bus,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “I’ve seen it myself. It has to stop.”

As the first day of school approaches, officials are urging caution.

“It only takes a moment for tragedy to strike,” Vicari said. “Whether students take the bus, walk, ride a bicycle or are driven to school by their parents, there are safety rules everyone must follow.”

Drivers should take note of lower speed limits near schools and be on the lookout for pedestrians in a school zone.

“Take a hard look,” Vicari said. “Look, and then look again, for the child hidden by parked cars, shrubbery or high grass, trees, or poles. Even mailboxes can obscure a child, if only for a moment.”

Vicari also noted that a driver must be aware before they even leave the driveway.

“Even while backing out of your driveway you may encounter inattentive students walking or biking to school,” he said.

For students, it is important to check for traffic when stepping off the school bus.

“Never trust a vehicle to stop just because the bus is flashing its red warning lights.

Always look both ways before crossing the street after stepping out of the school bus,” Vicari said.

Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines provided a few tips for children walking or biking to school: always follow the same route, avoid short cuts, walk in groups and pay attention to any hazards along the way.

Officials also remind parents that they can do their part to protect the children by checking up on The Megan’s Law database for information on any convicted sex offenders that may be living nearby. Towns, counties, zip codes and even individual streets can be easily reviewed.

“This only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference in keeping a child safe,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety.

Kelly also suggested periodically checking the Megan’s Law database throughout the year, as it is continuously updated.

“It’s important to know what dangers a child may encounter when they travel to and from school,” he said. “It’s also essential that they learn to avoid strangers and how to react if they are approached by an adult they do not know.”

You can access the database through the Ocean County Government Homepage at co.ocean.nj.us.

Lastly, keep in mind those local businesses when shopping for school supplies this year.

“Our local businesses offer everything for school shopping, whether it is that perfect lunchbox for your first grader or a new laptop for a student heading off to college,” Vicari said. “Keep a friend or neighbor working. Buy local.”

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3rd Annual Brick Twp. PBA 230 Pig Roast 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.

Trip to Feast of San Gennaro 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 732-477-6507.

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The New Jersey Senior Olympic Games will be held in Woodbridge Township from September 6 through 8 this year. Over 1,200 athletes ages 50 and over competed last year in 23 different sporting events.

Competitions include archery, bowling, cornhole, pickleball, swimming, track and

field and much more.

Mayor Ducey is encouraging anyone eligible that is interested to visit their website to register for this year’s games!

Good luck to anyone who competes and Brick Township is rooting for you!

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Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire

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

The Renaissance Fair will take you back to the 16th century, Enter the world of Knights in their shiny armor jousting on their “War Horses”. Have your child Knighted and learn

the art of combat. Witness to the crowning of the Fair’s King and Queen chosen from children under age 10 and dressed in period garb.

Cost: Adults $12; Children 6 to 12 $2; under 6 free. Free parking.

Visit lakewoodrenfair.com for more information.

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.

First Responders Day

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – As a thank you to all our First Responders, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk welcomes you to our First Responders Day on Friday, September 6! Unlimited Free

Rides from 12 p.m. to close for First Responders (with a valid ID) and their immediate family.

Half Price admission to the Aquarium, Fun House, Mini Golf, Ropes Course.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Early Childhood Programs BRICK – Registration for the Recreation Department Early Childhood Programs is underway. You can register for classes in the Recreation Office, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or online at parksandrecreation. bricktownship.net.

Below is a list of our current open classes: • Mommy or Daddy and Me, age 1-2: Wednesday 9:15-10:15 a.m. or Friday 9:15-10:15 a.m.

• Mommy or Daddy and Me, age 2-3: Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. or Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• First Time On My Own, age 2.5-3.5: Tuesday 9:00-10:30 a.m. or Tuesday 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or Thursday 9:00-10:30 a.m.

• Brightstart, age 3 (on or before 10/1/19) Tuesday

AND Thursday 9:15-11:15 a.m. or Tuesday AND Thursday 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Classes for the Fall Session begin the week of September 9, 2019.

For those who are registered for/or will be registering for Mommy or Daddy and Me or First Time On My Own there will be a “Meet & Greet” on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10 a.m.

For those who are registered for Brightstart or Jumpstart there will be a Preschool Parent/Child Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 6 p.m.

For more information, please call the Recreation Office at 732-262-1044 or email bhernandez@twp. brick.nj.us.

Point Pleasant Elks Day at the Races 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.

Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75: Members Wanted

POINT PLEASANT –Are you interested in serving your community? Well, here’s one of the greatest ways to do it! We will provide you with free training, unforgettable experiences, a family-like atmosphere and the ability for you grow in one of the greatest service industries around!

Minimum age to join is 16 years old as a Junior Member. Those 18 years and older will apply for regular membership; we accept both certified fire-

fighters and non-certified to whom we will provide all necessary training.

If you are interested, please reach out via the message option on our Facebook page or visit either one of the Firehouse locations on Route 88 or Beaver Dam Road on most Wednesday nights after 6:30 p.m. The firehouse can also be contacted at 732-892-9187.

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Point Boro PBA 158 Annual Summer Party POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Policemen’s Benevolent Association is hosting our annual Summer Party on August 25! Join us again for a great time at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar,

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coolers at one of our most sacred American leisure spots, the Jersey Shore, then I would simply ask that we at least have the decency to cease using the term “civil servant” when describing our police officers.

The behavior I witnessed on a recent Saturday towards countless groups of law-abiding adults from armed officers whether they were enjoying a wine cooler, a beer or a non-alcoholic soda, made me feel very sad about who our so-called authorities think the enemy is in America, because at this point, it’s all of us.

Continued From Page 8 suits by asking them to open their coolers so that they can inspect them for alcohol and potentially slap an ill-advised and excessive $200 fine on any adults enjoying their legally purchased adult beverages. Do we really need to continue heading in a direction where the people we pay to protect us find new ways to make us suffer on the one or two free days we have off every week? Am I out of line to call this sick and draconian behavior? Really, if you step back for a minute and see how brutally mean and nasty it is to search people’s

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Brick Morning Rotary Weekly Breakfast Meeting BRICK – On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, our Rotary Club of Brick, NJ Morning Guest Speaker will be Kelly McCloskey, Director of Marketing, Complete Care at Laurelton.

The Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m., and we welcomes guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast.

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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.

Karen Minutella Reading Initiative Program

BRICK – Join us at the Brick Elks for the Karen Minutella Reading Initiative Program Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1 - 5 p.m. (rain or shine).

Donation is $15 and will include food and music with DJ Wolf. There will be basket

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.

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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The American Legion Riders 2nd Annual Oktoberfest

BRICK – Please join us for The American Legion Riders 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on October 6 from 12-6 p.m. at the post, located at 822 Mantoloking Rd. in Brick.

The event will include live music by Brother Sal Band, traditional Oktoberfest food, three different beers on tap, wine and great scenery. All proceeds go to help our deserving vets.

Advanced tickets are $25, or $30 the day of. Ages 11-20 are $10. Kids 10 and under are free.

Contact Andrea at 732-714-6416 for advanced tickets or pick up at Post Canteen Last year thanks to our patrons, we were able to give $6,000 to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #20, World War Two Veterans. Our donation helped them to

purchase a van so they could transport the vets to and from doctors, therapists and hospital appointments. We were also able to donate money for the purchase of therapy dogs for our vets along with other community charities that are in need of our support.

The American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. We can be found participating in Missions of Honor, parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the communities in which we live, work, and play. The Legion Riders do fund raisers in order to raise money to help veterans and their families during times of need, along with other deserving charities that need our support.

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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.

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Girl Scouts Announce Phenomenal Women Under 40 Recipients MANAHAWKIN – Eleven emerging leaders from New Jersey, including six from Ocean County, will be recognized

by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at its fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to developing women of courage, confidence and character, Girl Scouts will present honorees its Phenom Award, which recog nizes their accomplishments to date, as well as the potential of what they might achieve in their future.

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This year’s Phenom recipients make a community impact in their roles at a variety of businesses and nonprofits pr i ma r ily i n Mon mouth and Ocean counties, ranging from environmental engineering and education to health and social services. The honorees were selected from a public nomination process that considered their emerging leadership in the workplace, volunteerism, as well as demonstrated hard work and dedication necessary to be a success.

“This year’s outstanding honorees ref lect all aspects of our community,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

“Whether our Girl Scouts seek a career in finance or medicine, or they wish to forge their own path, these award

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.”

recipients are excellent role models for our next generation of leaders.”

The 2019 Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Phenom Award recipients are: • Chaniqua Buck, South Amboy, a care manager and coach at Monmouth Cares, West Long Branch.

• Elizabeth D’Aloisio, Lavallette, the owner of Ice Berg Ice Cream in Lavallette.

• Kate Dowd, Toms River, talent and organizational development partner at New Jersey Resources, Wall.

• Melissa Gallagher, West Creek, a teacher at Pinelands Regional School District, Little Egg Harbor.

• Elizabeth Golla, Eagleswood, executive director of Family Promise of Southern Ocean County, Barnegat.

• Stephanie Karatzia, Hazlet, a teacher in the Holmdel Township School District.

• Gabrielle Liguori, Toms River, director of association management at NorthStar Strategies, Trenton.

• Meagan O’Flaherty, Freehold, strategic events officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, Wall.

• Cady Piar ulli, Burlington, project engineer, DW Smith Associates, LLC, Wall.

• Lauren Concar Sheehy, Colts Neck, video production specialist and president of the Alu m ni Association at Brookdale Community College, Lincoft, and executive director of the Garden State Film Festival.

• Stephanie Toal, Pine Beach, market-

ing and communications coordinator at OceanFirst Foundation, Toms River.

Honorary chairwomen for the Phenomenal Women Under 40 reception are Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry and Virginia “Ginny” Haines, director, Ocean County Freeholders.

Event chairwomen are: Paige Baran, 2017 Phenom Award recipient f rom Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck; and Lau ren Hol man, 2016 Phenom Award recipient, of Holman Frenia Allison.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased along with sponsorships at gsfun.org/phenom.

For questions or more information about the event or honorees, e-mail phenom@ gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Hearing Health Is About Relationships

After you get glasses, you keep going to the eye doctor — annual checkups ensure the glasses still fit your needs. Same with dental work — you’re not done with the dentist once a cavity is filled. And so it is with hearing care: Your relationship with us ensures your devices always meet the needs of your listening lifestyle.

BEYOND Doing It Yourself…... No matter how well you clean and maintain your devices, wax and debris build up inside the casing, and tiny components wear out. When you come in for your clean and checks, your devices get a deep clean and any worn-out components such as domes and tubing get replaced, so you never miss a moment of what’s most important.

NEW SETTINGS The birth of a child, a new job, or a new hobby can affect whether your current settings match your hearing needs. Annual evaluations, or even clean and checks, are a great time to let us know about any changes in

your listening environments, so we can adjust your settings if necessary.

HEARING HELP You might continue to lose hearing over time because of aging or other factors. At your annual hearing checkup, your device settings are adjusted to reflect any changes in your hearing needs.

TECH TRANSITIONS If your listening lifestyle changes enough, you might need to upgrade your technology. Through the relationship you’ve cultivated with us, we’re in a unique position to match the latest updates in hearing technology to your updated listening lifestyle.

Has it been a while since we last saw you?

Come on in! We’ll chat, clean your devices, and check how well you’re hearing. Call today to schedule your appointment at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin). Please visit us at www.Gardenstatehearing.com.

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.

3 Tips To Survive On Hydrocodone And Other Opioids

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Vicodin and Lortab are two brand names of one of the most popular drugs in the entire world!

Generically, it is called “hydrocodone with apap” where the “apap” is an abbreviation for acetaminophen (aka Tylenol).

When I worked in a busy retail pharmacy in Florida, this medication was on the fast mover shelf because it was dispensed by by the thousands each day.

Hydrocodone/apap is a prescription analgesic and in the category of “opioids” which you’ve been hearing a lot about lately. Opioids are man-made drugs intended to look similar to the naturally-produced opiates made in your body. The opioid drug binds to the receptor on your cell’s outer membrane, and unlocks a variety of feel-good, numbing compounds which relax your body, increase pleasurable feelings and suppress pain signals.

If you require this medication there are 3 important tips you should know about: 1. Never stop suddenly. If you’ve been supported on this medication for more than 2 weeks, do not stop suddenly. It has to be weaned. Your body has already grown tolerant to the medication and stopping suddenly could produce dangerous withdrawal effects. Step down your dose due to the downregulation of receptors that normally process important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA and dopamine.

2. Reduce side effects. Hydrocodone/apap (Vicodin) is known to cause constipation as its number one side effect. You can and should anticipate it and take a stool softener like docusate.

I recommend plenty of water each day, and

a diet that is rich in fiber, fruits like prunes and even oatmeal. This may not help, and in that case, an over-the-counter laxative like Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) or a fiber supplement like Metamucil could help.

For those of you who have been on this medication or a similar one such as Oxycodone/apap (Percocet) or Oxycontin for a long time, I would like to enlighten you that constipation is the least of your worries! There is a condition termed “Narcotic Bowel Syndrome” or NBS. This condition causes gastrointestinal hypersensitivity. It’s terribly under-recognized!

It’s never-ending and you will wind up getting CT scans, abdominal X-rays, MRIs, MRCPs, Ultrasounds, endoscopes down your throat, colonoscopies up through the bottom… and on and on! NBS is characterized by the progressive and somewhat paradoxical increase in abdominal pain despite continued or escalating dosages of narcotics prescribed in an effort to relieve the pain. I have more on this if you sign up for my newsletter at my website.

3. Never Drink Alcohol or Take Sleepers.

Opioids are CNS depressant agents which slow everything down, including respiration.Alcohol does that too, so does Benadryl, and a host of benzodiazepine drugs.

You should never combine two or more CNS depressants because it could slow your breathing down, or STOP IT completely!

This is how unintended deaths occur. By the same token, herbal sedatives are also CNS depressants, so do not combine your opioid medication with magnolia bark, skullcap, lavender, California poppy, lemon balm, valerian root and others.

(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

Inside The Law Title Insurance: Why Every Purchaser Needs It

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, III Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home.

Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase.

Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective measures in the event you are sued Fortunately,

unlike automobile insurance where you pay Dina M. Vicari Esq. your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home.

It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made.

An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing.

While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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Officials: Teen Suicide A Big Issue In Ocean County

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – While it may be hard to hear, it is important to be aware of: suicide has become the third leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 10-24.

While vape pens and underage drinking are the usual cause for concern, parents and guardians should also keep a close eye on teenagers for other risk factors.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 14 young people between the ages of 10 and 24 committed suicide from 2013 to 2015 in Ocean County. During the same two year period, there was a whopping 283 cases for the entire state.

“Sadly, society is putting more and more pressure on our young people today. Peer pressure, bullying, social media, drugs and alcohol are just some of the social challenges young people are trying to navigate,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little.

According to the same AFSP study, from 2013 to 2015, Ocean County had 1 of the 3 highest rates in the state for suicide attempts and self-inflicted injuries among 10 to 24 year olds.

“It’s become another public health issue with too many sad endings,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “However, research has shown suicide deaths can be preventable. The key

is promoting the work of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Increased collaboration with state, local and community partners is essential for success.”

Prevention efforts begin with educating pediatricians, primary health care providers, school personnel and families on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and what action to take when intent is disclosed.

“Help is available. Young people need to be encouraged to speak with a trusted adult or call a suicide prevention hotline if they feel overwhelmed, depressed or are having suicidal thoughts, said Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Chief of Administrative Services.

“Parents that are concerned their child may be suffering from depression or suicidal tendencies need to act quick - do not wait, seek professional help right away.”

Symptoms of depression or suicidal tendencies may be hard to detect. Officials note that challenges like divorce, remarriage, relationship problems and social media can be major factors.

“Earlier detection means earlier treatment,” Regenye added. “That’s why it is so important for parents, loved ones and educators to keep an eye out for the signs of depression or any other mental health concerns.”

For more information, or for links to suicide prevention websites and hotlines, visit the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow us on Twitter@OCpublichealth or Facebook.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE The Magic of Harry Potter Comes To Ocean County Mall

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Wizards and muggles unite! The Ocean County Mall is hosting a new and improved Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game play experience!

As one of Simon’s 200+ retailers, Ocean County Mall will feature increased rewards, elusive enemies, and multiple sponsored Inns and Fortresses, giving players more XP and more spell energy than any other non-sponsored location in the US! Spend the day shopping around the mall, or dining at one of the various restaurants, while playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

In the future, select Simon properties will also host real-world events and QR assignments for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

“Ocean County Mall is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences

for our shoppers, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we’re offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon,” said Tara Melodick.

In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players are new recruits of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force investigating the chaotic magical activity that is leaking into the Muggle world, working together to solve the mystery of this Calamity. Explore real-world neighborhoods and cities to discover mysterious artifacts, cast spells, and encounter fantastic beasts and iconic characters along the way!

For more information, visit harrypotterwizardsunite.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate A D U LT 5 5 + C O M M U N I T YFountainhead Properties-Jackson, beautiful model homes for sale or custom build. Call today 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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Furniture, great linens, lots of housewares, scrapbooking, rubber stamping, crafting supplies, board games, dog supplies and lots more! (36)

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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.

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Lost And Found Gold And Diamond Bracelet - Lost early August, vicinity of Wal-Mart or Marquee Cinemas area. Sentimental value. Reward. 732-232-1485. (36)

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

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(36) Sleep # Bed 4 Sale - $2500 King - dual mattresses and controls for all settings - firmness, reading, snoring, watching TV. Dual remotes control everything - including lights. You come to pick it up. Call Pete - 609-915-3491.

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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 , Reggae , Blues , Metal , Punk , Psychedelic , Soul . Very Good condition onyl. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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Employment Opportunity Full-Time Bilingual Caseworker Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, familiar with factors which influence child abuse and neglect, valid driver’s license, and a minimum of High School Diploma, preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related. Case worker will be required to travel throughout Ocean County for home visits and to provide transportation to clients.

Background check and fingerprinting required. Send resume to rtonnesen@ stfrancislbi.org EOE/AA. (37)

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.

Special Projects always welcome!

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(37) 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.

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

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(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) 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 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.

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Can speak Spanish and English over 15 years on LBI. 908-216-2400. (38) 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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Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (43) PRIVATE Driver - Reliable. Uber driving experience. ALL destinations.Call Karen for any questions.

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(38) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates.

(2) 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) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

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“They’re fighting at the next level up for all of our towns in Ocean County, and it’s a great job of conserving funds of our towns and not making each individual town file their own lawsuit,” Ducey said.

“I’m glad you’re backing me, mayor,” said Councilman Jim Fozman, who said that the council had “rejected” his resolution when he proposed it during the July 23 council meeting. The resolution was not on the agenda.

Fozman, who is the lone Republican on council, has frequently been at odds with the governing body since he switched parties in August of 2018.

Ducey said the way Fozman proposed the resolution was disturbing to him as a mayor.

“It’s hard to believe that this person has been on council for seven and a half years and doesn’t know how to put something on the agenda the proper way,” Ducey said.

He said Fozman blindsided the council and residents of Brick by “trying to throw something on the agenda at the last minute... you don’t get to show up on the council meeting night and say ‘put this on the agenda now.’”

Ducey said Brick would never be a sanctuary town as long as he is mayor. That policy has been in effect since 2017 before Governor Murphy was ever in office, he added.

Fozman said he felt some satisfaction that

The Brick Times, August 24, 2019, Page 23 the mayor had “partially patronized my resolution to what I originally proposed two weeks ago,” but said the resolution fell short of the one he proposed on July 23.

“You failed to reject the Attorney General’s directive that our local police not to cooperate with ICE agents; in fact, your resolution purposely omits that detail,” Fozman said.

Fozman made a motion to amend the resolution to include instructions for the police chief to ignore the Attorney General’s Gurbir S. Grewal’s directive and to continue to cooperate with ICE agents.

He also made a motion to remove the resolution from the agenda for further discussion. Neither of his motions received a second from other council members.

Council President Andrea Zapcic asked council attorney Scott Kenneally if it was necessary to add additional information to the resolution.

“I don’t believe it’s necessary,” Kenneally said. “The resolution that was presented to the council is very similar to the resolution adopted by Middletown, Jackson, Bay Head, Ocean County - all of which ask the Attorney General to reconsider, review and repeal the Attorney General guidelines, but they don’t direct our police department to not comply with the law.”

Mayor Ducey said the policy is that Brick is not a sanctuary town and will never be a sanctuary town.

“I’ve checked with the police chief a number of times, and he’s assured me nothing at all has changed before the directive or after the directive,” the mayor said.

“He’s maintaining his police force the way he feels will make his people and our residents safe, and it’s not a sanctuary town.”

Council President Andrea Zapcic asked Kinneally if it is correct that the council does not have the authority to direct the police chief by resolution. The attorney said that is correct, that only the mayor has that authority.

The State Attorney General’s office, when reached for comment by this newspaper when the Freeholders initially decided on a lawsuit, stated that there is nothing in the Directive that says the county cannot continue working with ICE in the way that it has been.

“Nothing in the Directive restricts officers from complying with the requirements of federal law, including 8 U.S.C. § 1373,” read a statement from Peter Aseltine, spokesman for the Attorney General’s office.

Grewal spoke in Lakewood earlier this year about the reasons behind the Directive.

“There exists today a culture of fear,” Grewal said at the time. “Crimes go unreported and justice goes unserved. We don’t want people to fear the badge.”

But anyone found guilty of a crime in the state will pay the price, he said.

“If you commit a crime in New Jersey, regardless of your immigration status, you will still go to jail,” Grewal said. “We will still work with ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”

The directive is can be viewed here: nj.gov/oag/dcj/agguide/directives/ag-directive-2018-6.pdf Basically, the directive states that local

law enforcement shouldn’t be asking about residency or helping ICE just for the purposes of immigration enforcement. They must work with ICE, however, for violent or sexual crimes such as: Any first or second degree offense, as defined in N.J.S.A 2C:43-1; Any indictable domestic violence offense defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19; A list of other crimes such as assault, endangering the welfare of children, burglary, witness tampering, eluding, stalking, and more.

Dam Repairs Planned During the council meeting the governing body voted to award a bid to Capela Construction Inc. of Sicklerville NJ for $177,820 for repairs to the upper Lake Riviera - Rainbow Dam Culvert replacement and embankment restoration.

The water in Lake Riviera has been lowered in order to make repairs after a required dam inspection was completed.

During the inspection, the engineering staff observed sediment on top of the pipe and confirmed the bottom of the pipe was rotted out, said Mayor Ducey during the meeting.

The NJ DEP Dam Safety Bureau conducted a site visit and mandated that the lake be lowered in order to make the repairs. As a class 2 dam, there is a high risk for damage to property if the dam fails, so it had to be lowered immediately, Ducey said.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

- Chris Lundy and Patricia A. Miller contributed to this story

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – When you live by the water, it is not always beach days and sunshine.

Coastal communities such as the Jersey Shore are also at a higher risk for flooding.

Ocean County officials say that flood insurance is key to protecting yourself when living in a coastal community.

“Flood insurance and mitigation funding from the National Flood Insurance Program was critical to rebuilding Ocean County and other areas of the state affected by Superstorm Sandy which unleashed unprecedented devastation when the storm hit in October of 2012,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “And while we know the importance of flood insurance, we also know that it has to be affordable for our homeowners.

On August 7, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution calling on federal leaders to extend the National Flood Insurance Program and provide affordable rates and sensible coverage to property owners. The NFIP is due to expire September 30.

Congress has introduced two distinct reauthorization bills that would reauthorize it through Sept. 30, 2024 - HR 3167 sponsored

by Rep. Maxine Waters and S 2187 sponsored

by Sen. Bob Menendez with a companion bill HR 3872, sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone.

“Changes being considered to the national flood insurance program could increase rates substantially leaving homeowners without proper coverage or struggling to pay the bill,” Vicari said. “We want our federal leaders to

take a closer look at this legislation so that it doesn’t harm our citizens or the citizens across the U.S. who need to have flood insurance.”

According to George Kasimo, an advocate with Stop FEMA Now, the Freeholders are not the first to call for change. Many other municipalities are also asking for affordable flood insurance.

“The Freeholders are working for property owners in making sure flood insurance is affordable,” he said. “Under a proposed provision in the Flood Insurance Program, rates could rise 18 to 25 percent. This will have a negative effect on property values and will also affect our taxes.”

Companion bills S 2187/HR 3872 propose capping annual rate increases to 9 percent.

Kasimo noted there are 53,000 flood insurance policies issued to Ocean County property owners insuring $19 billion in property.

In March, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, (FEMA) announced a redesigned risk system, Risk Rating 2.0, which the administration states will better reflect a property’s unique flood risk.

“This new rating has the potential to significantly impact homeowners in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “The new rating is also expected to increase the number of properties requiring flood insurance as they expand beyond the current regulated Special Flood Hazard Areas. “It’s important our Congressional representatives hear our concerns and address the issue so flood insurance is affordable and any changes to the program do not have a negative impact on property owners.”

Fire Dept. Vendor/Craft Fair POINT PLEASANT – Come out to support your local volunteer firefighters and local small business vendors at our 2nd Annual Craft Vendor Fair on September 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75

will be selling 50/50 Fire Prevention tickets and the Auxiliary will be selling 3’x5’ American Flags, Thin Red Line Flags and Thin Blue Line Flags as well as a bake sale.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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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sus: on paper, online, over the phone, or through canvassing.

If you choose to respond over the phone, the Census Bureau is now doing so in 13 languages including English.

“These 13 languages make up 99 percent of the population,” said Behler.

For information: 2020census.gov/en/ ways-to-respond.html.

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permanent residence.

In the case of “snowbirds,” locals that migrate south during the winter season, they will also be counted.

“It’s where you reside for most of the year, so if you just go down for the winter,” you will be counted as an Ocean County resident, said Edwards.

“The guiding principal for the Census is “usual residence” which is defi ned as the place where the person lives and sleeps most of the time,” Vicari said. “So with more than 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, it is important our snowbirds who live in Ocean County most of the year are counted.”

However, this isn’t the case for college students. Behler explained that college students that typically live at home with their parents during winter breaks and summer months should be counted as residing at their school, wherever that may be.

“Our tagline is count every one, and only once, and in the right place,” said Edwards.

How To Participate Ocean County residents can choose one of four ways to respond to the 2020 Cen-

Officials have been working on generating information and awareness for the 2020 Census since 2018. It begins with the establishment of Complete Count Committees.

Ocean County established its Committee was established on March 6, which consists of representatives from Ocean County Government Departments, municipalities, non-profits and service organizations, community leaders, faith-based groups, schools, businesses, media outlets and others.

From now until Census Day, April 1, 2020, officials will be working to mobilize the community, advertise the census campaign, and encourage self-response i.e. response on paper, phone, or online.

Those who wish to learn more about the 2020 Census, how to participate, or how to become involved in the campaign, visit 2020census.gov.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of AUG 24 - aug 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The possibilities are endless. In the week ahead you might be in your element in more than one area of life. Your quick reactions are relevant at the workplace, and romantic notions receive a warm response at home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can appear attractive and magnetic even while doing basic things like working out, shopping for groceries or washing your car. In the week ahead you may find romance even when engaged in the most mundane tasks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re feeling especially creative and poetic - your inner troubadour may sing sonnets celebrating love in the upcoming week, or you might want to pick up a brush or pen. A business meeting may set the scene for a romantic encounter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be strictly pragmatic and avoid wishful thinking when you handle money or contemplate a new purchase.

Be sure to show yourself and your skills to best advantage in order to make a strong impression in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your natural charm and appeal is at a high point and you may have a specific mental picture of how you’d like to put yourself together. A shopping expedition could yield exactly the items you hope to find.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can be both a mover and a shaker in the week ahead.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Find a like-minded friend or partner and explore unusual places and wide-open spaces. The two of you can enjoy flights of fancy in the week ahead that could inspire new goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have the imagination to see a genuine opportunity, but you’ll need to apply practical skills to make it a success. In the week ahead, consider the pros and cons on many levels before you decide to move ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be a magician and pull a rabbit out of a hat. You’ve got the natural ability to conjure up something truly inspiring as this week unfolds. Use good sense coupled with consistent efforts to make money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): New and interesting ideas may stimulate your need to make necessary changes in the week to come.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a fine line to be drawn between imagination and symbolism that you may encounter in the week ahead. Your job or an important project may involve creative thinking and vision.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cool Off With Homemade Ice Cream That Captures The Essence Of Summer Fruit

By Wolfgang Puck Just as summer’s days begin to feel the hottest, we can enjoy peaches at their best: sweet, incredibly juicy and unbelievably refreshing. They’ve been around, of course, all season. But the late-summer harvest, ripened under the warm sun, always provides the best specimens of all: more intense, even a bit spicy-sweet, and so plump that when you eat one whole you can’t keep its juices from dripping down your chin.

Even better, peaches seem especially abundant right now. But what can you do with them all besides just eating them by hand?

My team of chefs and I like to add peaches to fruit salads, of course. We chop them up with a little sweet onion, hot fresh chili peppers and cilantro for a fresh salsa or chutney to complement grilled poultry, seafood or meat. We’ll can jars of peach jam, preserving the fruit to enjoy for months to come. Also on the menu: peach shortcake, pies and tarts. It’s possible we’ll even halve, pit and dry peaches to store for use chopped up in granola mixtures baked into holiday fruitcakes.

When you get down to the basics, however, for those late-summer days when the heat and humidity are at the most oppressive, there is one peach recipe that seems ideal: ice cream. Of course, it makes perfect sense to combine an iconic fruit of the season with its most iconic dessert. That’s why I’m happy to share one of my favorite versions of such a recipe, dating back to Spago restaurant’s early days, for peach compote ice cream.

This recipe offers a textbook lesson in how to distill the very essence of peaches and then infuse it into a frozen dessert.

It begins by making a compote of fresh peaches, subtly seasoned with cinnamon and a little lemon juice to heighten its flavor and then enhanced with sugar to help the fruit’s natural sweetness shine through at freezer temperatures.

The compote is then combined with a classic ice cream base made with milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla bean. Finally, the mixture is sieved to extract every last drop of peach flavor while ensuring that you don’t wind up with hard chunks of frozen fruit.

The result is an ice cream that seems to capture the very essence of late summer.

Fresh fruit, especially raspberries and sliced fresh peaches, make a perfect complement to each serving; unless, of course, you can’t resist scooping the ice cream into cones!

PEACH COMPOTE ICE CREAM Makes about 2 quarts (2 L) PEACH COMPOTE: 3 pounds (1.5 kg) ripe peaches (about 8

large peaches), pitted and cut into thin slices 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) granulated sugar 1 whole cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice ICE CREAM BASE: 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped out and reserved along with the bean halves 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar FOR SERVING: Sliced fresh peaches Fresh raspberries (optional) For the peach compote: In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, sugar, cinnamon stick and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft and the mixture starts to thicken, about 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, adjust the heat, stir more frequently, and watch carefully to prevent scorching.

While the peaches are cooking, make the ice cream base. In a clean large saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean halves and seeds. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the vanilla bean halves.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in the sugar until thoroughly combined.

Whisking continuously, slowly pour in half of the hot cream mixture. Then, while stirring the remaining cream mixture in the saucepan over low heat using a wooden spoon, slowly pour in the egg yolk mixture.

Continue stirring continuously over low heat for several minutes, cooking just until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon evenly. Do not overcook.

Add the peach compote to the base, removing the cinnamon stick, and stir thoroughly.

Set aside to steep for 10 minutes. Then, place a sturdy wire-meshed strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour the mixture through the strainer, pressing down firmly on the solids in the strainer to extract as much flavor as possible. Set the bowl inside a larger bowl half-filled with ice cubes and cold water, and stir the mixture occasionally until well chilled.

Freeze the strained mixture in an ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately, or transfer to a freezer container and store in the freezer.

If the ice cream has frozen solid, transfer the container to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before scooping and serving.

Scoop the ice cream into individual chilled bowls, and garnish with sliced fresh peaches along with raspberries if you wish.

(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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