2019-08-24 - The Toms River Times

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Vol. 15 - No. 17

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First Senior Health Fair Draws Large Crowd

Councilman Wants Change In Liquor Licenses

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – If the ways liquor licenses are given out were changed, it could help revitalize certain areas, at least that’s the plan of a local councilman. A pilot program to allow small business owners to open up bars and restaurants in the downtown area will help that location thrive, Councilman Daniel Rodrick said. “My wife and I were up in Belmar for dinner a few nights ago and I couldn’t help but notice the massive amount of foot traffic,” he said. “As I watched people come and go, it got me thinking about what makes places

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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18.

Dear Pharmacist Page 19.

Inside The Law Page 21.

Classifieds Page 23.

Business Directory

–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) 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. (Right) Representatives of Ocean County Animal Facilities - including several kittens - promoted the county agency’s two facilities during a recent health fair for senior citizens. B y 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 departm e n t ’s 175 S u n s e t Ave. headquarters. “This is ou r f irst e ve n t of t h i s t y p e for seniors in Ocean County and its focus

(Liquor - See Page 5)

is on bringing information about chronic disease, bringing awareness of our serv ice s t o olde r re s idents and havi ng many onsite agencies that will be presenting information to them,” Healt h De pa r t ment

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Horoscope Page 31.

Wolfgang Puck Page 31.

representative Patricia High said. Anne Brokin of Manchester was enjoying watching “Pixie,” a tiny gray kitten who was a mong several cats being showcased for adopt ion at t he

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 world,” Rabbi Rubin said before the show. (Laughter - See Page 14)

(Census - See Page 5)

(Fair - See Page 4)

Laughter Reaches Across Faiths

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.

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 Bureau 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

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