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First Senior Health Fair Draws Large Crowd

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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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–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

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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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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.

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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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Ocean County Animal Facilities booth that was strategically placed near the front of the building as entrants came into 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 ar rivals 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 cur rently have 29 cats and f ive 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 t a ble a l r e a dy,” A s si s t a nt M a n a ge r 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 f irst health fair aimed at senior citizens, the depar tment 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 ver y excited about the tur nout. I know we will be doing this again in the future,” Field Representative Lauren Petraglia said.

Fel low Field Re pr e se nt at ive Kel ly Lar ney 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 Cu ratolo, chief of ad ministrative services of the Ocean County Healt h De pa r t ment cou ld not have been more pleased with the event’s

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

Curatolo said his depar tment recog n i z e s t h e d ive r s e n e s s of O c e a n County. “We want ever yone 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 k now that there is someone here to answer their questions about health.”

Jackson resident Karen Boyd learned a b out t he eve nt f r om r e a d i ng T h e Jackson Times and was enjoying the event. “I’m wait i ng to have a f ree 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 Ma nager for t he DA RT P revent ion Coalition which par t ners 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 Depar t ment representative Claudia Ganopoulos provided attendees with information about Medicare and various senior care issues. For information call 732-929-2091. “We help with everything that touches seniors’ health,” Ganopoulos said.

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Continued From Page 1 like Belmar and Red Bank so successful - and can we replicate that in Downtown Toms River?”

The way those two towns have a vibrant scene for bars and restaurants brings in a lot of customers to their downtown areas, he said. Downtown Toms River should try for more bars and restaurants.

The Downtown area is in the beginning of a redevelopment process. The Red Car pet Inn was tor n down. Two new large developments are cur rently proposed that would bring 560 apartments, 1060 pa rk i ng spaces, a nd a restaurant.

Cur rently, towns are allowed one liquor license for bars or restaurants per 3,000 residents. They are allowed one per 7,500 residents for liquor stores.

“Licenses are rarely available and as a result, a secondar y market has developed,” he said. “The average cost of a liquor license in New Jersey is now $350,000 dollars - and a license recently sold in up in Short Hills for over $1.2 million. This makes it impossible for st ar t-ups because they don’t have the capitol.”

Simply issuing more licenses won’t solve the downtown problem, he said.

Because there’s no way to guarantee that they will be issued to businesses downtown.

The solution, he said, is to be able to issue non-transferable licenses with

The Toms River Times, August 24, 2019, Page 5 annual fees that are tied to locations designated “areas in need of redevelopment.”

“Redevelopment,” i n this case, is a specif ic te r m i n st ate law. O nce somethi ng is called an area i n need of development it changes the r ules for how something can be developed.

The municipalit y generally has more say i n what gets built there.

T h is would solve t he problem of opening up new establish ments dow ntow n, while still protecting the bars and restaurants in other par ts of tow n, he said.

He said he reached out to Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Minor it y Leader Jon Bram n ick to t r y to get the pilot prog ram est ablished b e cau se it c ou ld help ot he r t ow n s with areas i n need of redevelopment – not just Toms R iver.

T he area has a busi ness i mprove ment dist r ict called Dow ntow n Toms R ive r. It s exe cut ive d i re ctor, Nick Zorojew, said the dist r ict would welcome this if it was to come to pass.

L e g i sl a t io n t a ke s a lo t of t i m e , howeve r, he s a id . T he r e a r e ot he r bills out t here t hat a re also t r y i ng to i mprove the way liquor licenses are handled.

I n the meant i me, the dist r ict will be work i ng with the cu r rent laws to t r y to open up oppor t u n it ies for m icrobreweries, distilleries, and also to at t ract exist i ng rest au rateu rs to the dow ntow n area, he said.

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Continued From Page 1 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 “blueprint of what’s going to take place in Ocean County.”

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

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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.

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This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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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.

Bruce Miller Jackson

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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.

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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.

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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.

It goes beyond mercenary however, into the “mean & heartless” category when two Lavallette police officers have the gall to drive a truck onto a beach on a sunny summer Saturday and harass people in bathing (Letters - See Page 11)

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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.

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NYC Hosts Girls for Day of Empowerment Through Tech

TOMS RIVER – On Aug. 7, young women ages 11 through 18 from Toms River Regional Schools boarded a bus bound for Grand Central Station, NYC. The #ForUsGirls excursion was a continuum of the summer Girls CodeCamp and the district’s broader initiative-- through TR:TechReady-- to introduce girls to coding and computer programming, fields where females are traditionally underrepresented.

Once at GCS, groups rotated between Swift coding playground at Apple Grand Central and an AI (artificial intelligence) for Social Good workshop at Bryant Park led by Aminka Belvitt, creator of the ForUsGirls Foundation. During these two sessions, the young ladies learned a variety of 21st century skills. During their work at Apple’s Genius Bar they learned to code in Swift Playgrounds, learning commands and functions all while developing an interactive game. At Bryant Park, the girls logged onto iPads in order to explore and discuss how to create socially responsibleA.I. The discussion ended with an exploration of severalAI apps including Pikazo, which uses a special neural algorithm and artificial intelligence to transform everyday snapshots into works of art.

When tours of Apple and lectures in the park were completed, the young ladies went to SAP Next-Gen at the SAP Leonardo Center at Hudson Yards for pizza and a hands-on mini-workshop led by Tiffany Lucey, supervisor of educational technology at TRRS, on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. During the workshop students explored Seeing AI, an AI application which uses the device camera to identify people and objects and which audibly describes those objects for the visually impaired.

Teachable Machine with Google uses the device camera live in the browser, to train a computer vision system to recognize objects (inputs) and produce GIF, sound or speech outputs.

The afternoon featured a design thinking workshop led by Joann Halpern, the director of the Hasso Plattner Institute. During this inspiring workshop, small groups of girls were paired with global mentors who were in NYC for an international conference from the Hasso Plattner Institute and presented with a problem to solve-- air pollution in cities. With their mentors, the girls navigated the steps of design thinking and embarked on the journey of learning to work as a team to solve a problem. Students started by understanding the

—Photo courtesy TRRS problem utilizing design research methods including interviews and observation. They synthesized the data and created a user-centered point of view. They then brainstormed innovative ideas to create tangible prototypes to test and assess with a feedback loop to better understand the potential solution and make better-informed decisions.

From this experience, students learned how to apply human-centered techniques to solve problems in a creative and innovative way, used a set of tools that are fundamental to Design Thinking and human-centered innovation, came to understand the importance of interdisciplinary teams, an iterative process, and a flexible workspace, and developed new ways to collaborate with their team and key stakeholders. To do this, the young ladies not only had to learn the steps of the design thinking process, but they also had to learn the skills of communicating effectively, empowering each other, and being flexible.

The day was made possible by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-funded TR:TechReady program, which aims to increase engagement and capacity in coding for all students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects computer science research jobs will grow 19 percent by 2026. Yet women only earn 18 percent of computer science bachelor’s degrees in the United States and are 19 percent of the AP Computer Science enrollment population according to the College Board. According to the American Association of University Women, computer science has one of the smallest pay gaps between male and female professionals, with women earning 94 percent of what men earn.

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But what is WaterBotics, anyway? It’s an underwater robotics curriculum and program being disseminated to four regions of the United States through a National Science Foundation grant, in collaboration with national and state partners. In addition to NSF, the program at HSN is made possible through the Stevens Institute of Technology and with support from the district.

The goal of WaterBotics is to provide hands-on experiences with engineering design, information technology tools, and science concepts for middle and high school aged students. It also aims to increase awareness and interest in engineering and IT careers.

“Waterbotics is a program that Toms River Regional Schools makes available to every seventh-grade student regardless of their level, classification or gender,” said Sylvia Piznik, a science teacher at Intermediate

East who co-directs the program with teacher Jessica Kurtz. “All they have to do is want to engineer and have fun ... and be willing to get up early in the summer!”

And why under water? As recent headlines have shown, engineers are increasingly called upon to deal with complex, non-traditional, and previously unforeseen challenges. The underwater environment of the WaterBotics program gives students a sense of both the known and unknown challenges that real engineers face every day.

Some of the missions implemented by Piznik and Kurtz included rescuing a distressed swimmer, figure 8s, water polo tournaments, and Minesweep. The two weekly sessions were a huge success.

“They did an outstanding job all around,” said Kurtz. “We were very proud of the group of students that participated this year.”

WaterBotics is a continuum of the district’s efforts to advance students’ skills in coding and computer programming, and aligns with other grant-funded programs such as TR:TechReady and CS4TR.

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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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Ortley Beach Is Going to the Dogs Aug. 24 ORTLEY BEACH – On Saturday, Aug. 24, Friends of Ortley Beach will host the second annual “Doggie Day in Ortley Beach” – a celebration of our pets and our pet-loving community.

The event, which will include vendors, vets, groomers, rescues, services, and contests, will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the public parking lot at 3rd Avenue and the boardwalk in Ortley Beach.

Doggie Day features: • A demonstration of doggie agility by Pete Campione of Kindred Souls Canine Training Center • A Doggie Dimensions contest to identify the dog with the longest tail, longest legs, shortest legs, longest ears, and longest hair • Vendors who make doggie treats, bandanas, toys, balms, and provide pet-related services, including microchipping and grooming • A pet photographer • Vets and health service professionals • Expert groomers • Animal rescue organizations • Prizes and giveaways Schedule of events: • 5:30 p.m. Welcome

• 6 to 6:30 p.m. Training demonstration by Kindred Souls • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doggie measuring for the inaugural Doggie Dimensions contest • 7:30 p.m. Announcement of Doggie Dimension and raffle prize winners • 8:30 p.m. Event ends Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Sugar Shack snack bar.

The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Pampered Pets Hospitality Centers and VCA Toms River Animal Hospital, both in Toms River. Additional support was provided by ShopRite of Fischer Boulevard (proudly owned and operated by The Perlmutter Family) and Dr. Lauri Taylor of Happy Tails Animal Chiropractitioner, also in Toms River.

Friends of Ortley Beach is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to develop community-building programs and events that bring artistic, educational, cultural, and historical activities to our coastal community. We also advocate for our coastal environment. For more information, visit friendsofortleybeach. org/ or facebook.com/friendsofortleybeach/.

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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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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 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 Orthodox 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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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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Freeholders Fight For Affordable Flood Insurance

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 ConsumerAffairs. “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. MaxineWaters 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.”

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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

Author Kathy Curto is “Coming Home” to Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Coming Home – Author Talk with Kathy Curto” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Kathy Curto will discuss her memoir “Not for Nothing: Glimpses into a Jersey Girlhood,” growing up at the Jersey Shore in the 70s and 80s, and her loving and chaotic Italian-American family.

Copies of Curto’s book will be available for purchase.

Ex-Toms River native Curto currently resides in New York and teaches writing at Montclair State University.

This program is being held as part of the Ocean County Library’s programming in support of “Water/Ways,” a Museum on Main Street exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service, made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or NJCH. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. or anytime in the county parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE NJ Awards Funding For “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Special Occasion Announcements Crackdown

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – We all know the phrase by now: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

In an effort to crack down on drunk and impaired drivers with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety awarded grants totaling more than $540,000 to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

One hundred and ten law enforcement agencies in NJ received funds to staff saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, which runs from August 16 through September 3.

In Ocean County, three $5,500 grants were awarded to Berkeley Township, Jackson Township and Seaside Heights. In Monmouth County, five $5,500 grants were awarded to Allentown, Brielle, Eatontown, Middletown, and Howell.

More than 300 additional agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, are expected to join the annual statewide traffic safety effort aimed at reducing highway crashes.

“The risks of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are enormous and the consequences are tragic,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

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During a five-year period between 2013 and 2017, 678 individuals were killed in alcohol-related crashes in the state.

“Impaired driving remains one of the biggest traffic safety threats in New Jersey and combatting it is a year-round priority in our state,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Author Alice Hoff man Coming to Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the 2019 James J. Mancini Author Event featuring Alice Hoffman at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 14.

Hoffman will discuss her upcoming novel, “The World That We Knew.” A book signing will follow.

Alice Hoffman is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 works of fiction, including “The Rules of Magic,”

The Marriage of Opposites,” “The Red Garden,” “The Dovekeepers,” and Oprah’s Book Club selection “Here on Earth.”

This program is sponsored in part by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

History of Diners in New Jersey Presentation Coming to Toms River Library

TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Histor y of Diners in New Jersey” at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 21.

Author and historian Michael C. Gabriele will discuss his book, “The History of Diners in New Jersey.” Gabriele’s book details how diners have played an essential role in the Garden State’s

culture, commerce, and communities, as well as how New Jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making it the “Diner Capital of the World.”

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is requested for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Special Olympics Plane Pull Rita’s Night

TOMS RIVER – On August 29 from 4 to 8 p.m., please come out and grab some icy cold Rita’s Italian Ice and support the Toms River PBA Plane Pull Team as we raise money for the Special Olympics of New

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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.

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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is holding a special orientation session for new volunteers –or anyone interested in learning more about the free services CVCJ provides, on Wednesday, August 28, 10 a.m. at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish Hall, 130 St. Maximillian Lane, Toms River.

This is a perfect opportunity for both newer residents to our area and long-time residents too, to learn about the CVCJ services and how

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Census:

Continued From Page 5 “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 Num-

bers 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.

THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES

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

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

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“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.

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.

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 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

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.

How To Participate Ocean County residents can choose one of four ways to respond to the 2020 Census: 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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This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and provides an opportunity to help students who need fi nancial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships.

The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high school. Four additional $500 scholarships

are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools.

The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the highest academic record achieved during four years attending high school, the David M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, the Russell K. Corby Scholarship, and Arthur P. Petracco memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 each to students entering various fields.

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

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

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

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

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

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE TISSUE EXPANSION

“Tissue expansion” is a surgical procedure that can be used for patients who have need of additional skin. It is often utilized by burn patients and those with extensive wounds who need more skin to reconstruct areas of the face, neck, hands, arms, and legs. It initially involves the surgical insertion of a silicone balloon expander under the skin adjacent to the area in need of the new skin. The expander is incrementally enlarged over an extended period by filling it with saline solution. When the overlying skin stretches enough to cover the area where it is required, the expander is surgically removed, and the newly expanded tissue remains positioned where it is needed.

Our dermatologists specialize in the treatment of a wide range of skin conditions, including skin cancer, acne, moles, rosacea, psoriasis, warts, eczema, and more. Contact us to schedule an appointment — we are here to help. Whether you’re facing the rashes of eczema or an atypical mole, don’t put off taking care of your skin. No need to wait months for an appointment – care for your skin and call today for skin cancer screening!

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County Prepared To Service Pets With Disaster Relief

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY — According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over a third of US households are also home to a furry companion. In Ocean County, many local families have dogs or cats they consider part of the family.

In an effort to service both humans and animals in the event of an emergency, Ocean County has become the newest member of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program.

AKC Reunite is the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Their national program, AKC Pet Disaster Relief, is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in response to natural or civil disasters. In collaboration with local American Kennel

Club dog clubs and dog lovers, AKC Reunite presented an emergency trailer to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to dispatch to any disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets.

“We are beyond grateful to AKC Reunite and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for providing us with this life-saving tool for our community,” said Kevin Cooney of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. “Our department is now better equipped to help pets and pet owners in the case of a disaster.”

In the event of an emergency, the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers create a safe, temporary home for at least 65 pets during the first 72 hours after a disaster is declared. Inside the trailers you will find essential animal care items including crates and carriers, AKC Reunite microchips, an AKC Reunite universal microchip scanner, bowls, collars, leashes, fans, lighting and a generator, cleaning supplies and maintenance items.

These supplies can be used as co-location shelters, where people can evacuate with their pets, as well as emergency animal shelters for displaced animals.

“This is the 76th trailer donated through the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. The trailer will provide critical resources to help the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office quickly assist its community when responding to natural disasters,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “Safe, effective pet sheltering solutions are important following a disaster, and we are pleased that an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office as a vital tool.”

A generous donation of $100,000, courtesy of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, funded the purchase of the OCSD’s new trailer.

While Ocean County was the first, the donations funds will continue to provide trailers to eight other counties throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

“Our association is thrilled to be able to bring such an important resource like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office,” said Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “The trailer will help the organization assist their community in times of disaster”.

For more information about AKC Pet Disaster Relief, visit akcreunite.org/relief.

Pasta Dinner

TOMS RIVER – Join in for a pasta dinner to benefit the Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Squad on September 22, 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River. You will have your choice of marinara or vodka sauce, coffee or tea, and dessert. Cost is $15 per person. There will be a cash bar, 50/50, and gift basket raffles.

For information, contact Jackie McCullough at 732-330-6597.

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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.

You can move mountains when you decide to work toward something in particular, and you also can shake off any problems that arise like

a dog shaking off water after a bath.

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.

Family members may help you come to see that to make progress you must take the first step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t be left in the dark. In the week ahead, lots of “aha” light bulbs are likely to go off in your head, illuminating any dark corners. Take notes because your new ideas may be worth a future follow-up.

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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