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−Photos courtesy Rafael Adorno Rafael Adorno and his son Nico Adorno at the MAGA rally. They sat 3 rows away from the stage.

By Bob Vosseller WILDWOOD – Scores of people, most of whom knew they would not be able to enter the Wildwood Convention Center, were there for President Donald J. Trump’s Make America Great Again Campaign rally.

Some media sources estimated a crowd of around 175,000 came out to see Trump. The convention center’s website says it can hold as many as 10,000 in all of its rooms.

Among those in the crowd who got to hear his (Trump - See Page 4)

(MONOC - See Page 13)

Senior Funding Partially Restored

President Donald Trump spoke to supporters at the Wildwood Convention Center.

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−Photo by Chris Lundy Tables of supplies were available at Ocean Christian Community Church for the Point In Time homeless count.

Local Services Prep For MONOC’s End

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The advanced life support ambulance program run by MONOC is dissolving, and local officials are making sure that there are other options available in their wake.

“My office received a number of calls from concerned residents who heard about the MONOC MICU (Mobile Intensive Care Unit) program closing in April,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “Upon hearing the program will close, we immediately reached out to the providers that are assuming the operations.”

Not all ambulance crews are the same. There is actually a distinction to be made. Basic life support is often manned by volunteers. Advanced life support requires more training and is used in more life or death situations. Most towns have a volunteer squad, and a company like MONOC takes up the more critical cases.

Sometimes, both will arrive at a serious car crash to see what is needed.

“MONOC has experienced a challenging fi nancial environment caused by declining

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There are several places throughout the area that open their doors to the homeless and people who are at risk of being homeless. But one cold day at the end of January was different, because that was the day that helpers were tasked with counting the homeless coming in.

There were two reasons for the day. One was to connect at-risk people with services. The other was to get a head count to the

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD uses these figures to determine how to provide resources for the homeless in a given area.

However, it’s common knowledge among those who work with the homeless that not all of them want to be counted. So, the number that comes in will be lower than what it really is.

Total counts weren’t available as of press time. That information (Homeless - See Page 16)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – After looking at a loss of $700,000 in funding for senior programs, county officials got some good news.

“We have been notified that we will receive $1,470.084 for the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) Program, which is an increase of about $400,000 for the state fiscal year 2020. We were origi nally adv ised t h is program would see a funding cut of almost

$250,000,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

“We presented the facts and our concerns to the state and we were heard. This is a victory for our seniors who rely on the help they get from this program.”

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) is a state-funded program that provides in-home services to local seniors to help keep them living independently in their community home (Funding - See Page 13)

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hour-long speech included former Republican Governor Chris Christie and Second District Congressman Jeff Van Drew whose district includes Wildwood. Trump came out to support Van Drew who opposed the president’s impeachment and who switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican shortly afterward.

“Now you have a president that will stand up for you and New Jersey,” the president said during his speech. Many of his familiar catch phrases and topics emerged during the speech which was punctuated at times when he took a pause, by chants of “four more years” from the audience.

Finances was a big topic covered in his speech. “You’ve been losing your ass with 401Ks; now you are making a fortune. I have people coming up to me all the time, I had one man say to me thank you sir for making me look so smart. My wife never had any respect for me and now she thinks I’m a great investor.”

Trump told his supporters that “if you want your children to enjoy the blessings that generations have fought and died for to secure then we must devote everything we have to victory in 2020.”

Taking a swipe at former President Barack Obama, Trump said that medical research concerning the AIDS epidemic was progressing and that AIDS could be cured in the next decade. “We already started the process and it could have been started sooner but the last administration chose not to do it but I chose to do it.”

“With your help we will lift millions of our citizens from welfare to work, from dependence to independence, and poverty to prosperity with that beautiful phrase ‘made in the USA.’ For decades we had politicians who that phrase didn’t mean anything to them,” Trump said.

He went on to say, “together we will elect a Republican congress to create a safe, sane and lawful system of immigration.

We will defend privacy, free speech, religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms.” The crowd interrupted the president with cheers of “USA, USA” during that remark.

“Our Second Amendment is under siege.

In Virginia they want to take your guns away and that’s just the beginning. Never going to happen as long as I’m president of the United States,” Trump said.

“Above all we will never stop fighting for the sacred values that bind us together as one America. We support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. We stand by the incredible heroes of law enforcement,” Trump said.

Trump said “we believe in the dignity of work and the sanctity of life we believe that faith and family not government bureaucracy are the true American ways.”

“We believe that our children should be taught to love our country, honor our history and to always respect our great American flag. We shall always live by our national motto, ‘in God we trust,’” Trump added. The crowd then fi lled in his pause with shouts of “four more years, four more years.”

Trump praised the state, name-dropping communities from as north as Morristown to the west in Vineland as south as Camden all the way down to the Jersey shore in Ocean City and Sea Isle, “and right here in Wildwood, New Jersey.”

“This has always been the home of the proud, loyal and very incredible friends.

I know them well. They are tough, they are smart, they are great people - they are called Jersey,” Trump said. He recalled some Garden State history noting it as a state that pioneered the boardwalk, diners and the motion picture and noted personalities such as inventor Thomas Edison and singer Frank Sinatra who he described as “a piece of work.”

“This is the state where farmers and factory workers helped build this country… and it will never be greater than what’s coming,” the president said. “Proud citizens like you helped build this country and together we are taking back our country. We are returning power to you, the American people.”

For those who could get tickets, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event.

“We were seated three rows from the stage. It was awesome to be that close. It was an incredible and amazing experience for my son and I,” Rafael Adorno told Jersey Shore Online.

The campaign stop was held on the day that Trump’s legal defense team fi nished the fi rst phase of their arguments in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial in Washington D.C. Several news outlets live streamed the president’s speech and social media was fi lled with comments regarding his remarks. Some of these comments follow, but this newspaper is just publishing the writer’s initials rather than their full name.

BJS said on Jersey Shore Online’s Facebook page that she felt Trump “is doing a really good job even with all the resistance from the Democrats.” She wanted to go to the rally but was unable to as she is disabled.

GW responded asking her how she felt about his wanting to “take SS benefits away from some disabled folks?”

PG wasn’t as complimentary as Sommers. “Oh good, he can stick New Jersey with unpaid campaign bills too.”

“Hope the town of Wildwood knows they should get paid in advance. He doesn’t pay his tabs,” VFN said.

“The circus is in town! Get your tickets,” LL said.

In other social media, “He went there to lie? He could have said that from the White House like he usually does,” DG said.

“Thank you for fi nally thinking of our vets,” DM said.

“You mean the ones that have a headache but really have traumatic brain injury?”

LIT responded.

JL posted two words in all capital letters.

“Bone spurs.”

TMH said she had her tickets.

“North Korea meet North Wildwood,” was KC’s remark.

Trump’s speech concluded with his saying, “We will make America great again.

Thank you, New Jersey.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Cross-Party Swearing In A f t e r w i n n i ng a n election, a politician is often sworn in by a member of their own par t y. A Republican mayor will be sworn in by a Republican assemblyman or a senator, for example.

It makes sense. These people are often colleagues, allies, or mentors. I’m sure it’s an honor for both people.

They forge those bonds within the party.

That’s if I’m being ge nt le. Pe r h a p s it ’s more like an indoctrination. The new politician is being kept in line by the veteran politician. Control starts at the top, and works its way down to every elected official.

But for once I’d like to see a politician get sworn in by someone of another party. “In the spirit of cooperation,” it would be nice for a Republican to get sworn in by a Democrat, or vice versa.

Af ter all, they are supposed to be worki ng t oget he r, r ig ht?

They should all have the same basic goal of making life better for their constituents. Sure,

the way they go about it might differ wildly.

But what better way to cross that valley between the two parties?

Members of the Senate and Assembly know that the best way to get a bill turned into a law is t o have some one from the other party co-sponsor it. That way it won’t be a “Democrat bill” or a “Republican bill.” Because if only Republicans sponsor a bill, the Democrats will challenge it and if only Democrats sponsor a bill, the Republicans will challenge it. But, if they work together, one from each party, there’s a better chance for the bill to become a law. The Republican and the Democrat will gather support for the bill from their respective allies.

Same principal on swearing in ceremonies. If you are looking for state help for your tow n, you m ig ht be more likely to get help if you branch out. Why only stick to one side of the political spectrum?

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor In Support Of Letters During WWII, a well-known radio commentator by the name of Gabriel Heatter would open his broadcast with the phrase: “There’s good news tonight.”

Well, there’s not good news today.

For the last 50 years, there were two things I enjoyed every morning: sitting down with my cup of coffee and reading the editorial page and letters to the editor in the Asbury Park Press – no more!

The Press will no longer publish an editorial page nor letters to the editor daily. Now, both will be published only on Fridays and Sundays.

For some people, including myself, the daily editorials were an important source of news and information that kept readers advised on important issues of the day, especially on local matters.

The Press’s decision to discontinue publishing these two parts of its paper daily will significantly reduce the public’s ability to stay informed, which is essential for a healthy republic. In addition, their limiting letters to the editor to only two days a week will also greatly diminish the public’s ability and opportunity to be heard – the Press has done a disservice to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

“Let not your hearts be troubled!” However, the Press will continue to publish daily: Beetle Bailey, Hagar the Horrible and Hints from Heloise.

Borden Applegate Jackson

Solutions To The Heroin Epidemic Toms River is ranked the sixth highest town in New Jersey for heroin abuse; we have 700 annual abuse cases according to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the New Jersey Department of Human Services; and Ocean County has 400 annual overdoses according to the County Health Ranking.

Tragic as overdoses are,

Letters To The Editor efforts to combat them have a drug and was unaware of Asian street markets are virtual been aimed in the wrong direction. Strategies are concentrated in the bolstering of law enforcement to arrest and sentence users and dealers with possession for three to five years in attempts to eradicate the drug but it still has a presence in our communities.

The hysteria surrounding heroin makes the elimination of it sound like the only option but that is not feasible. In fact, other options such as sound drug education programs, drug checking services, and other harm reduction strategies would be easier to implement and more likely to save lives.

We often hear about “heroin” overdose deaths. However, these deaths are more accurately referred to as “heroin-related” deaths. The vast majority, about 75% of heroin-related overdose deaths are caused by combining heroin with other drugs. Benzodiazepines (Xanax), alcohol, and other opioids are the most dangerous drugs to take in combination with heroin. These drugs are dangerous if mixed with heroin because they can produce additive sedative-like effects.

Too often we miss the opportunity to warn heroin users about the potential dangers of combining heroin with another sedative.

Fentanyl-related overdose deaths are another concern.

Since fentanyl is more potent than heroin, unsuspecting fentanyl users have an increases risk of overdose. A successful way to avert adulterants like fentanyl is to establish drug checking facilities. They have implemented these drug checking facilities in places like Spain and have acquired a 1.04 overdoses per 100,000 people, says the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. For comparison, the United States has an average of 21.7 overdoses per 100,000 people and New Jersey has 29.3 overdoses per 100,000 people according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Users of any drugs, not limited to heroin, can take the drugs they intend to use and make sure it is the drug they purchased. If a user bought

the adulterants it contains, not only can it be unpleasant, it can be fatal.

If these overdose prevention tools fail, naloxone can still save the lives of those overdosing. Naloxone is an overdose prevention drug that binds to the same receptors that heroin does and can reverse an opioid overdose. This drug can save many lives but it needs to become more readily available.

This is one of the simplest solutions to prevent heroin overdoses because anyone can use a needle. If EpiPens are incredibly common, naloxone can be normalized as well.

This drug will allow anyone to save a life and they would not need to wait for medical professionals for revival.

Ocean County can be thought of as having a heroin problem but the first step to fix it is to recognize and accept the fact that heroin will never stop being used. If the same strategy has not worked for decades perhaps it is time to change the approach. The war on drugs was based around crack but the mentality is still around and being used. Heroin and many other drug problems can be solved in news ways to prevent more deaths.

AJ Meyers Toms River

Coronavirus Is Not The First Or The Last Fifty million Chinese locked down! Fifteen countries affected! Three confirmed cases in the U.S.! These dramatic headlines announce one more pandemic caused by our abuse of animals.

Indeed, 61% of the 1,415 pathogens known to infect humans originate with animals. These so-called zoonotic diseases, claiming millions of human lives, include Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, West Nile flu, bird flu, swine flu, dengue fever, Ebola, HIV, SARS, and yellow fever. The pandemic “Spanish” flu of 1918 may have killed as many as 50 million people worldwide.

Western factory farms and

breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Sick, crowded, highly stressed animals in close contact with raw flesh, feces, and urine provide ideal incubation media for viruses.

As these microbes reach humans, they mutate to defeat the new host’s immune system, then propagate on contact.

Each of us can help end these deadly pandemics by replacing animal products in our diet with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. These foods don’t carry flu viruses, or government warning labels, are touted by every major health advocacy organization, and were the recommended fare in the Garden of Eden. The internet offers ample recipes and transition hints.

Henry Traconi Toms River

Driving Rules Not Fair Though I am no longer a CDL licensed driver, I have a bone to pick with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

The new requirement for CDL drivers age 75 or older to have a physical every six months instead of two years, if physically fit, is outright age discrimination!

Why not make all NJ senior drivers, commercial or not, take a physical every six months to test their ability to drive? How many times have you seen a driver struggle out of the driver’s seat and use their walker to go shopping?

I haven’t seen drivers of any truck or bus do this so why only pick on them?

If there is no confidence in the ability of our senior drivers because of age or disabilities or mentality lets go one step further: require all our senior legislators, and especially whoever designated this new CDL driver requirement, have a mental health evaluation every six months.

After all, they have greater responsibilities than just driving a vehicle.

Donald G. Calvert Barnegat

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT

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Bipartisan Bill Would Prepare New Jersey Roads For Extreme Storms From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman A ndy K im (D -3rd) int roduced H.R. 5700, the Resilient Highways Act, with Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01). The bipartisan bill would help communities like those in Burlington and Ocean Counties strengthen their local infrastructure against the increased risks of extreme storms and flooding.

“One of the questions I get most often is how we’re preparing for the next superstorm,” said Congressman Kim. “I share the concerns of our neighbors I’ve met at my town halls, which is why I’ve joined with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce the Resilient Highways Act. This bill would give our communities the resources they need to ensure our infrastructure – roads, bridges and critical evacuation routes – is prepared for the next big one.”

The Resilient Highways Act would allow State Departments of Transportation to use up to 15 percent of funds apportioned under the National Highway Performance Program for projects to mitigate the risk of recurring damage from extreme weather, f looding, and other natural disasters on infrastructure within the National Highway System. These kinds of projects would include raising and relocating roadways out of flood prone areas, constructing drainage structures, and using natural infrastructure to mitigate flood risk.

Major roads potentially impacted by this bill include the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 130, and Route 537 in Burlington Cou nt y, a nd Rout e 70 and Route 35 in Ocean County.

“We commend Congressman Kim for his work with representatives from other states facing severe f looding - regardless of party - to do what is right for Ocean County and all New Jersey residents,” said Amanda Devecka-Rinear, Executive Director, New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP). “We know for every $1 we invest in mitigation we save taxpayers $6 in disaster recovery funds. It is critical that we are able to use National Highway Performance Program funds not just to repair potholes or even flood damage after the fact but to make the infrastructure changes necessary to protect the roads and our communities from future flooding. We live with more tidal flooding and severe storms - that’s why we have to get the resources our communities need to stay safe and be better prepared.”

The Resilient Highways Act is the House companion of a bill introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and has the support of both the New York and New Jersey Departments of Transportation.

Last year, Congressman Kim held a town hall in Seaside Heights at the request of residents across Burlington and Ocean Counties who expressed concerns about local f looding issues. He also met with shore town mayors to discuss challenges faced by the National Flood Insurance Program. In addition, Kim joined with a bipartisan delegation to call for common-sense changes to the NFIP that would help New Jersey families.

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

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Part 2 Furtherance of Part 1, published in November 2019.

My breast is red and hot, and Dr. Google says I have inflammatory breast cancer. Dr. Google may seem brilliant, but Dr. Google never graduated from medical school, where a student learns the fine art of physical exam. Dr. Google never learned how to perform a physical exam and has never examined anyone. Candidly, Dr. Google frequently doesn’t know what he/she is talking about.

Many women will experience breast infections, which the body fights by initiating an inflammatory response. An inflammatory response occurs when the body builds new blood vessels into the area to transport other cells to fight the bacteria or infection. Once the infection is eradicated, the remnants must be removed and processed by the lymph nodes and the liver. Finally, the body starts to rebuild healthy tissue and new roads with these blood vessels developed by the body facilitate the response to infection. And because of all the new blood and material brought to the site of the infection, infections will become red, swollen, warm and tender. For most infections, the body requires outside assistance in the form of antibiotics, but it also may need lancing, or surgical drainage.

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare form of breast cancer, characterized by the inflammatory response and can therefore resemble a breast infection. An infection of the breast will respond to antibiotics, whereas inflammatory breast cancer will not. Any breast that’s inflamed, that is red, hot, swollen and tender, should be treated with antibiotics for one to two weeks. However, if there’s not significant response, then an evaluation by a breast surgeon is needed.

An infection is usually quite painful and tender, whereas inflammatory breast cancer has generalized redness over a large area of the breast. The whole breast will also be swollen and feels hard, although generally not tender. Inflammatory breast cancer is very aggressive and the treatment needs to be aggressive. A prompt diagnosis is very important.

Most women with a red breast will not have inflammatory breast cancer, but will have a breast infection (mastitis). Sometimes the infection and its associated redness will spread to involve much of the breast, but the breast remains soft and supple. The trial antibiotics for two weeks, as mentioned above, is indicated, but if the redness does not respond or resolve, then a breast surgeon needs to be consulted. Most likely the breast will exhibit an abscess that needs to be lanced or drained. Inflammatory breast cancer needs to be excluded and an experienced breast surgeon can usually tell the difference between mastitis and inflammatory breast cancer based on a physical examination, something our good Dr. Google cannot perform. If the breast surgeon is concerned about inflammatory breast cancer, a small skin biopsy may be performed right in the office. The skin biopsy will confirm that cancer cells are in the skin, but the diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer is now determined by the breast surgeon.

Since inflammatory breast cancer is a very aggressive cancer and needs prompt and aggressive therapy, chemotherapy will be administered first. Chemotherapy usually takes four to six months, at which point a mastectomy is usually preformed. A mastectomy removes all the breast and the axially lymph nodes, but none of the major chest wall muscles. About four or five weeks after surgery, radiation will be needed to the chest wall. Dr. Google can give you a quick answer, but not necessarily the right answer, but Dr. Google is really good at making you worry.

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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Registration for spring activities at St. Francis Community Center is scheduled for February 18 at 9 a.m. The Community Center is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township NJ. Classes begin Saturday, February 29. Brochures can be picked up at St. Francis Community Center or online at: stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Aquatic programs at the St. Francis Aquatic Center: • All levels of swimming instruction: Water Tots, 4 Year Old Beginner Swim, Beginner Level 1, Beginner Level, Intermediate and Advanced Swim.

• Private swim lessons are also available.

Additional Aquatic programs are: Lifeguard Training and Spring Swim Clinic.

• Arthritis Aquatic Exercise, Aquatic Aerobics and Deep Water Aerobics.

St. Francis Recreation Programs: • Basketball: Tot and Tyke and Spring Basketball Clinic.

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Cross Blood Drive, Fish and Chip Dinner, Annual Family Health and Safety Fair, Beefsteak Dinner, 9th Annual Garden Party by the Sea Fashion Show and Spring Craft Show.

An affordable, yearly membership entitles persons to lower rates for many activities, and free admission to “Open Gym”. Pool Memberships are also available for 3 months, 6 months or yearly for individual or families.

Serving the entire Southern Ocean County area, the community center offers the area’s original Summer Vacation Club for children ages five through thirteen (registration is scheduled for April 6). A Senior Center; Recreation & Aquatic Programs; Counseling, Family and Parenting Services; Financial Success Center; Volunteer Program and many special events are also offered year-round. The Center’s facilities include: a regulation gymnasium, competition-size indoor pool and two heated outdoor pools.

St. Francis Community Center provides year-round educational, social, recreational and self-development activities and programs for all ages. For more information please view our web site at: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call the Center at 609-494-8861.

Wellness Screening

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is hosting a Wellness Screening with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ on April 20, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. The event

will be held at the Community Center, 239 11th Street, Waretown, NJ. For information, contact Jeanne Broadbent at 609-548-6319 or recreation@twpoceannj.gov.

LBI Garden Club 2020 Flower Show

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Garden Club of LBI recently met to launch the 2020 Flower Show, set for May 8 at the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts. With

the theme “It’s a Musical World,” garden club members will display 24 creative arrangements at the show. The show is free to the public from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Explore The World Of Patagonia At The LBI Branch

SURF CITY – Join us for a fascinating program by popular speaker Rafael Morillo, as he presents, Patagonia: A Journey to the End of the World on February 20 at 2 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

Explore Patagonia with Rafael Morillo from MKT Eatery, in Surf City, a professional baker for over 40 years. Mr. Mo-

rillo will share a taste of the region with attendees as they learn about the culture of the area.

Please be aware that there are potential allergens, as food samples will be offered.

Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI Branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

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Lacey Library February Events

LACEY – Join the Lacey Library for events throughout the month of February.

February’s Meeting Room Art is the Love and Rock-n-Roll Exhibit by Marty Martinez.

All Wednesdays, 1 p.m.: English Conversation Group. Practice English in an informal setting.

All Thursdays, 12 p.m.: Mah Jongg Mavens & Masters. Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? You can learn by watching seasoned players. Do you already know? Either way, join us.

Feb. 10, 6 p.m.: Random Acts of Art Forum. Join us for an artist forum where we explore various media artworks through exercises and prompts. Patrons are welcome to bring in their own artwork to receive feedback. No art experience is necessary.

Drop in.

Feb. 11, 2 p.m.: Census Business Builder.

Are you interested in business or are thinking about starting or expanding a business?

Join us as Joseph Quartullo, Census Data Dissemination Specialist, showcases how to use the Census Business Builder tool for small business. No experience or previous knowledge required. An overview of the upcoming 2020 Census will also be provided.

Please register.

Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m.: Meet the Mayor. Stop in and meet the mayor in an informal setting.

No appointment necessary.

Feb. 12, 2 p.m.: Adult Craft: Love Message Ornaments. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, create and give messages of love in an ornament. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Please register.

Feb. 14, 1 p.m.: Lunchtime Film: Green Book. (PG-13) 130 min. Drop in.

Feb. 21, 11 a.m.: Leading the Way: Inventor Garrett Morgan. Join us for a presentation about the life and history of African-American Inventor Garrett Morgan. Learn how he invented the traffic signal light and other creations. Please register.

Feb. 24, 1 p.m.: The Trespasser by Tana French. Copies of the book are available at the Lacey Circulation Desk.

Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.: An Evening of Jazz and Blues: The Swamp Boogie Five Concert. In honor of Black History Month, the band The Swamp Boogie Five will play classic Jazz and Blues songs with a musical Louisiana style twist. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Please register.

Feb. 26, 6 p.m.: Evening Film: Everything, Everything (PG-13) 96 min. Drop in.

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Stafford Library February Events

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library for events throughout the month of February!

Adult Programs: Feb. 10, 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Bridge Group.

All welcome.

Feb. 10, 24, 11 a.m.: English Conversation Group. Practice your English speaking skills in a friendly group environment. All welcome.

All Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.: Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise. Each week we will feature 1 part of the PBS docuseries. (NR) 222 min. Drop in.

Feb. 10 a.m.: Facebook for Beginners. Learn Facebook basics. REG. Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m.: Romance & Chocolate.

Book recommendations and reviews as well as chocolates for all different interests and taste buds. REG. Feb. 19, 3 p.m.: Make It! Heart Glasses. Decorate a glass for Valentine’s Day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. REG. Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m.: Friends of the Stafford Library Monthly Meeting Feb. 20, 2 p.m.: Windows 10 Basics. Introduction to Windows 10. REG. Feb. 22, 2 p.m.: Friends Psychic Medium Fundraiser. Join us for an afternoon with Leslie Lagani, Psychic Medium. Leslie is an honored voice for spirit sharing. Come with an open mind to connect with the other side. $30 per ticket/non-refundable. Not everyone is guaranteed a reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. Call for ticket information.

Feb. 25, 10 a.m.: Genealogy Drop-in Hours.

Stop by our computer lab to work on your genealogical research with the help of our staff. Last Tuesday of every month.

Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Friends of the Stafford

Library Book Sale.

Family Programs: Feb. 6, 15, 20, 29: String of Purls – Knit/ Crochet. All welcome.

Teen Programs: Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.: Valen-Slime. Love slime?

Let’s make some. Ages 5 – 12. REG. Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m.: Tween Homeschool Hangout. Complete a craft or project and explore some of the Library’s resources. Ages 9 – 13. REG. Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Crash Test Dummies. Design and test a holder to keep a water balloon from popping. Ages 9 – 13. REG. Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m.: Shelf Reading Session.

Earn community service hours and work as a group to help ensure our materials are in order on the shelf. Ages 12 – 18.

Feb. 27, 7 p.m.: Spicy Berbere Popcorn & Basket Weaving. Make a unique basket and fill it with delicious popcorn. Ages 12 – 18.

REG. Children’s Programs: Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.: Valen-Slime. Love slime?

Let’s make some. Ages 5 – 12. REG. Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m.: Tween Homeschool Hangout. Complete a craft or project and explore some of the Library’s resources. Ages 9 – 13. REG. Feb. 12, 26, 10:30 a.m.: Wigglers & Walkers.

Stories, songs, and play for children under 2 years of age. REG. Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Crash Test Dummies. Design and test a holder to keep a water balloon from popping. Ages 9 – 13. REG. Feb. 14, 10 a.m.: Art from the Heart. Join us for two “lovely” art projects. Little ones will enjoy the process while older children can focus on details. For children ages 18 months – 12 years. REG.

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Waretown Library Presents February Programs

WARETOWN − The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Libary has a number of events coming up for the month of February at the branch located at 112 Main St. An art display by the Greenbriar Art Community will be shown in the meeting room From Feb. 1-29.

The afterschool craft program “Freedom Quilt Squares” will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. Create your own quilt patch based on Freedom Quilts used during the days of the Underground Railroad. This program is for those 5 to 11 years old.

Be a part of Toddler Art and explore fun ways of making art. Dress for a mess. Ages 1 – 3.

The event is at 11 a.m. on Feb. 13.

The Ocean County Library Puppet Show Players will present “Turtle and Tortoise are

Not Friends” at 11 a.m. on Feb. 20. This program is for those ages 2 and up.

Enjoy a library playdate at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 for those up to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Family Fun Night returns at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 with a Lego Challenge. Come put your family building skills to the test building with Legos. For ages 3 and up.

The Library Lovers Drop-In-Craft will start at 11 a.m. on Feb. Celebrate National Library Lovers Month by making your own bookmark.

Adult programs include the 1 p.m. Mahjong Club. Beginners are welcome. The club meets each Wednesday and at 11 a.m. on Feb. 18.

Learn about understanding depression during a program at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Take part in an overview and discussion of types, signs and symptoms of depression as well as coping strategies and options for self-help.

Presented by Ocean Mental Health Services.

Celebrate National Chocolate month with some delicious treats by ShopRite’s registered dietician. The program will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Take in an afternoon move at 2 p.m. Feb. 21.

The film “Green Book” will be screened and features a working-class Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

The film is rated PG-13 and is 130 minutes in length.

Enjoy a cup of coffee with a cop at 10 a.m.

Feb. 25. Have a conversation with an officer from the Ocean Township Police Department.

Wawa will provide the coffee.

“Heart Healthy” is an interactive program presented by the Ocean County Health Department that discusses risk factors and prevention of heart disease and how to live a healthy lifestyle. It will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 27.

The Friends of the Waretown Libary will hold their meetings at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 and will hold their book sale from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 and 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 29.

To register for these events visit the Ocean County Library’s website at theoceancounty library.org/events or call the branch at 609693-5133.

Coffee With A Cop

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Township Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop event will take place at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River on February 14.

The event will begin at 6 a.m. and conclude at 10 a.m. Stop by and enjoy some free coffee and conversation with Lacey Township Police Officers. In addition to coffee, the first 100 Coffee with a Cop patrons will receive a free Valentine’s Day donut provided by Wawa.

If anyone has any questions regarding this event you may contact Officer Michael Hutman at 609-693-6636 ext. 2527.

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Continued From Page 1 as opposed to being placed in a nursing facility. According to Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, for those seniors who meet the income requirement, JACC provides a wide array of supports intended to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility, including respite care, homemakers services, personal emergency response systems, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training, home health aide services.

Upon learning of the loss in aid, Vicari said he appealed to state officials to explain how important the programs are for seniors.

Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 senior citizens and 30 percent of them rely solely on monthly Social Security checks to cover their living expenses. A significant portion of them are 85 and older.

“It was important we work with the state legislative districts representing Ocean County in this matter,” he said. “These cuts would have effected their constituents as well and we all needed to work together.”

Vicari called this a partial victory for the county as it continues to press for restored

The Southern Ocean Times, February 8, 2020, Page 13 funding to the Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County. This program has helped Ocean County seniors for the last 40 years using Title 20 funding through the state Division of Disability Services. This funding will end as of June 30, 2020.

“The provider stands to lose $460,000,” he has said.

On average Visiting Home Care Services (VHS) has been providing approximately 300 hours a week of home health aide services under Title 20 grant funds, which translates to about 15,600 hours of home care a year that will no longer be provided, or 50 clients a week will go without help, he added.

Tom Hester, Director of Communications for the New Jersey Department of Human Services had said previously about the loss that they were working with Ocean County to make sure the JACC programs would be covered with other funds so that no one would lose services.

“The Department continues to work with Visiting HomeCare and funding for its programs will continue through the end of this fiscal year (June 30),” he said last month.

“The Department will also continue to monitor this transition in efforts to minimize any impacts.”

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According to MONOC’s website, the service is run by Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation. It is a non-profit company started in 1978 that currently is made up of thirteen acute care hospitals throughout the state.

“We have seen a decline in service participation from our members,” the statement continued. “As these healthcare systems grew and acquired their own EMS programs, the need for MONOC to service them diminished.”

MONOC’s advanced life support program will close on April 1. Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health will assume full operational and administrative responsibility of the program according to a letter from Jeff Behm, president and CEO of the Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corp.

“We have scheduled meetings with these hospitals to review concerns such as dispatch protocol, response coverage and other areas,” Mastronardy said. “The Sheriff’s Office is

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committed to making this a smooth transition of advanced life support services in order to protect our residents.

“With such a large county and with the largest senior population in the state, it’s important concerns are addressed before the new providers take over the service,” Mastronardy said. “My office and our Emergency Management staff look forward to a productive dialogue with the new providers in order to assure our residents they will be taken care of during medical emergencies.”

MONOC closing doesn’t mean that volunteer ambulance crews or municipal ones are going away. There will still be coverage of every town, officials have said.

For years, volunteer squads have seen declining enrollment. Many people don’t have the time for shifts of volunteer work.

Others age out of service. As the population increases, the demand for first aiders increases. Several towns have started their own programs to supplement the volunteer squads, like Berkeley does. Manchester is just now starting up their own service.

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Perhaps ‘grateful’ is more appropriate, but still inadequate. In any case, please know that a day didn’t pass where both my loved one and myself weren’t thankful she was able to live in such a compassionate and kindhearted environment.”

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Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family.

Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing.

Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss.

3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss.

4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of hearing loss by 50 percent

Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing.

Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation.

Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.

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

6 Surprising Benefits Of Deer Nut Oil

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There is a plant that has beautiful foliage which also provides year-round food for deer, so they call it the deer nut plant! But you might know it as jojoba.

Just like cactus plants, jojoba is one of those plants that is a desert plant which can tolerate high heat, long hours of sunlight and very little water. It’s botanically known as Simmondsia chinensis. Other delightful, hilarious names include goat nut, pignut and quinine nut! Call it what you will, this is still an exceptional ingredient to find in your lotion, face cream and serum!

It’s so similar to your own sebum that jojoba absorbs immediately into your skin, penetrating deep into the skin’s layers where it can enhance the absorption of other topical treatments, nutrients or medication. I think jojoba is one of the healthiest, most moisturizing, skin-healing, and wrinkle-reducing oils one can use on the skin! It’s available nationwide and online, and I’ve put it in a facial serum that I formulated for anti-aging benefits.

Here are 6 scientifically proven benefits of jojoba oil.

1. Collagen synthesis. In several studies, jojoba oil has been used to accelerate the production of both keratinocytes and fibroblasts. This could mean improved skin wound healing, reduced scar formation and hair growth.

2. Anti-inflammatory. Jojoba-based products may be useful for rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, sensitive skin and redness.

3. Hair Growth. If you are currently

dealing with some eyebrow loss due to aging, dieting or hypothyroidism, jojoba oil might be good to apply to your brows.

4. Strengthen the Barrier. Our skin’s barrier is termed the stratum corneum and it traps moisture inside, while keeping out pollutants, environmental toxins, dirt and pathogens. This strength of your barrier is important because it is what keeps your skin looking clear and moisturized. Studies have proven that jojoba oil has major skin barrier reparative powers.

5. Scars. Jojoba oil is known to be a wonderful scar healer, especially for those pitting, acne scars. There was a study showing that after just six weeks, 154 participants using a jojoba oil-based face mask experienced a 55% perceived reduction in acne scars. The magic is from the high content of vitamin E in jojoba which is an age-old remedy used on scars.

6. Nourishing. Jojoba oil contains a natural source of skin-loving nutrients such as Vitamins E, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium, and chromium. Zinc is known to help with acne. Vitamin E protects us from sun damage and free radicals).Copper and selenium may help with collagen formation. Iodine is a natural type of skin antibiotic.

Jojoba is a perfect oil and you can simply buy a plain bottle of it to use for manicures or pedicures, or even a massage. You can add any essential oil to jojoba as well. One of my favorite things to do is rub jojoba oil onto my dry, itchy or cracked heels. It keeps my feet looking pretty and softer. Be well and pamper yourself like crazy with this hydrating, natural oil.

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A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.

It has a small amount of business volume. It is not franchised.

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The night before the count was a Code Blue night, which meant it was freezing out and shelters were open. That helped the count because volunteers were able to get some of the folks from the shelters and bring them right to one of the sites.

In Ocean County, the sites were: • Ocean Christian Community Church, 405 Washington St., Toms River • Lakewood Community Center, 20 4th Street, Lakewood • Ocean Community Church, 1492 Route 72, Manahawkin At the Toms River location, the meeting hall was full of food, supplies, and tables for various special services.

Representatives made themselves available from Family Planning, Ocean County Social Services, Legacy Treatment Services, Soldier On, Ocean Mental Health Services, Just Believe, South Jersey Legal Services, and the county library system. Food came in from Fulfill, which was formerly the Food Bank of

Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Volunteer group A Need We Feed had brought coats that were the culmination of a nine-week coat drive associated with Burlington Coat Factory. They also brought blankets and dufflebags from Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County.

“Also, we’re providing lunch and snacks,” said Christine Hernandez, COO of A Need We Feed.

Outside, the Ocean County Health Department had a van linking people to medical services.

Susan Heil, the ARCH nurse (Access to Reproductive Care and HIV Services) was performing testing for HIV and hepatitis C. They also do training and distribution for naloxone, the chemical nasal spray that blocks receptors in the attempt of stopping an overdose.

“The high-risk populations are people who don’t have access to medical facilities,” she said.

Ocean Christian Community Church is one of a trio of churches – including Toms River Community Church in the downtown area and Shore Vineyard Church across the river – that form a network to help homeless and at-risk people.

“The homeless become your family,” said Betty Santoro of Ocean Christian. She shared a story about how some of them thanked her for her help, but felt bad that they had nothing to offer in return. So, they volunteered to help out the programs.

The church also has regular free family dinners called Abraham’s Tent, put on not just for the homeless but for seniors who are alone.

She and some of the other volunteers at the event kept each other updated on individuals that they have helped.

Robin DeVoursney had a career in nursing before she found herself homeless and needing the help of local services. She used to live in Jersey City and came down to this area for vacation.

The Code Blue shelter that Toms River just started at Riverwood Park Recreation Center has been a tremendous help.

“They make it so warm,” she said. She’s also appreciative of all the help she’s received at these churches.

“I had to leave in a hurry,” she said of her former place of residence. She didn’t even have a winter coat when she left.

Simple things that most people take for granted, like a coat, hat and gloves, are very difficult to come by after being displaced, she said. Having delicious free meals on a regular basis can’t be understated.

In Monmouth County, the counts were done at: • Asbury Park – Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, 701 Memorial Dr. • Freehold – New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St. • Keansburg – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 247 Carr Ave. • Red Bank – Pilgrim Baptist Church, 172 Shrewsbury Ave. Food, clothing, health screenings and information about housing and employment services were available.

Statewide, the event was coordinated by the not-for-profit organization, Monarch Housing Associates, that works to fulfill the vision that every person will have quality affordable, permanent housing that fosters freedom, independence and community integration.

It identifies people living in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, safe havens or with no safe place to go. Volunteers asked people who came in where they spent the night.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Beach will be hosting their annual chili and soup supper on February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 513 St. Louis Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote will be held with keynote speakers made up of notable women of Ocean County.

The event is scheduled for 3 p.m., February 11 in historic Courtroom One of the Ocean County Courthouse in downtown Toms River. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will commemorate New Jersey’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment.

“The right to vote freely and without interference is by far one of the greatest privileges we have here in the United States,” said Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella. “The suffrage movement, some of which was anchored in New Jersey, was unrelenting in securing that privilege for all women, enfranchising them with all the rights and responsibilities of citizenship they deserve.

And while the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on Aug. 26, 1920, the action was taken by New Jersey six months earlier on Feb. 9, 1920.”

Ocean County was the only county in New Jersey to support a referendum in 1915 to amend the state constitution extending suffrage to women, Colabella noted.

The program recognizes women who play a key role in public service in Ocean County. Scheduled speakers include:

State Superior Court Assignment Judge Marlene Lynch Ford: the first woman to serve as Assignment Judge in Ocean County; first woman to serve as Ocean County Prosecutor; one of six women elected from Ocean County to serve in the State Legislature.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines: the second woman to be elected to the Board of Freeholders in the county’s history; former state Assemblywoman.

Barbara Lanuto: first woman to serve as Ocean County’s Deputy County Clerk.

Ocean County Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove: the sixth woman to represent Ocean County in the State Legislature.

“All of these women bring so much to the table as public servants and also as role models to young women who may be interested in pursuing public office,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, liaison to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office. “This anniversary highlights the challenges and the resulting opportunities that came from the suffrage movement.”

Ocean County Historian Timothy G. Hart will also speak on this important milestone.

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Inside The Law Helpful Tips To Ensure Your Mortgage Application Is Approved By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates A necessary but intensive task during your journey to purchase your new home will be providing your mortgage representative with all of the financial records and additional information they may require during the home buying process. Equally, during a re-finance of your existing home many of the same financial records will be required. In either case, the process is started with an application and then moves through the underwriting process until the loan is clear to close. This time period may span from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the loan program. There are several tips to remember which will help achieve a smooth closing.

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Second, in a situation where you are either re-financing your existing home or purchasing a home that requires repairs prior to closing, make sure all home improvements/repairs are completed prior to the home appraisal. Nearly all loans require an appraisal. Therefore, in order to avoid any delays with your closing,

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 8 - feb 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Speak your mind in order to shine. Your most attractive qualities may be best showcased when you have something to say. In the week to come, be sure to explain things in detail to avoid mix-ups and confusion with others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Friends might expect you to be completely attentive to their needs in the week ahead, although you may prefer to spend time with family. Be conscientious; stick to the healthful habits you resolved to keep.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might meet a few helpful people because you are at the right place at the right time. Differences of opinion will be insignificant barriers to communication if you are consistently tolerant and respectful this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may feel somewhat helpless when people close to you refuse to face facts in the week ahead. Friends, however, may offer helpful advice and thoughtful gestures that will assist you in focusing on reality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Knowledge is power, but passion pushes the “on” button.

You understand ways to make money work for you. It might be necessary to dissuade a loved one from dipping into savings or making unwise investments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you can relax and enjoy hearth and home. Your intelligent ideas will draw others closer and make it easier to succeed with group projects.

Business before pleasure is a helpful motto to adopt in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A good dose of common sense could go a long way toward banishing brief misunderstandings. Apply some sympathy and empathy to achieve positive lasting effects. In the upcoming week, it may be difficult to trust your own judgment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ambitious dreams can come true if you gather knowledge and keep your own counsel in the week ahead.

A romantic partner may have little inclination to smother you with affection when he or she has to take care of business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more the merrier. Your generosity and optimistic outlook put a positive spin on your status in a crowd, but don’t rely on personality alone to navigate through tight spots. Spend cautiously this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Spread the good word. When you let your enthusiasm show, everyone else may well enjoy an outing or event even more. You could be more interested in socializing than in business transactions as this week begins.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t charge admission to your family circle. You may take pride in your home or enjoy entertaining guests. In the upcoming week you may be anxious to receive applause and recognition for a job well done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may sparkle at parties and feel at home everywhere you go. Loved ones will be supportive and encourage you to explore your limits as this week unfolds. Feel free to pursue whatever activity captures your fancy.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Sunny Days Are Here Again, Thanks To Dried Summer Stone Fruit

By Wolfgang Puck APRICOT PINE NUT TART Makes one 10-inch (25-cm) tart, serves 8 to 10 1 cup (250 mL) water 8 ounces (250 g) dried apricots 1/3 cup (85 mL) Grand Marnier 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice Sugar dough (recipe follows), or store-bought frozen pastry for a double-crust pie, thawed 9 ounces (280 g) shelled pine nuts 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest 2 tablespoons apricot jam Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving First, prepare the filling: In a small saucepan, combine the water, apricots, Grand Marnier and orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, remove from the heat, and leave to soak for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, divide the Sugar Dough in half and, on a lightly floured work surface, roll out one half to a circle about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and large enough to line a 10-inch (25-cm) tart pan.

Loosely roll up the dough around the rolling pin, unroll onto the pan, and gently press into the bottom and sides. With scissors or a sharp knife, carefully trim the edges, adding the trimmings to the other half of dough. Refrigerate the lined pan.

Roll out the second half of the dough to a 10-inch (25-cm) square; then, using an inverted 9-inch (22.5-cm) round, cut out a circle.

Loosely roll up the circle around the pin and unroll onto a lightly floured sheet of waxed paper. Using a 1/2-inch (12-mm) circular cutter or pastry tip, cut out a random pattern of circles, leaving a rim of dough about 1/2 inch (12 mm). Gather up the cutouts and re-

frigerate or freeze for another use. Refrigerate the circle of dough.

Strain the liquid from the apricots. Transfer the apricots to a bowl and return the liquid to the saucepan. Boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Set aside to cool.

In a large skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring constantly and taking care not to burn them. Stir the sugar and a third of the pine nuts into the apricots.

Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, or a handheld electric beater, beat the butter until fluffy. Stir in the cooled liquid and orange zest.

Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

To assemble the tart, spread the jam over the bottom pastry.

Arrange the apricot mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with the remaining pine nuts. Top with the butter mixture. Carefully top with the cutout pastry circle.

Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack.

Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (750 g), enough for one double-crust tart 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 3 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding a little additional cream if necessary. Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and press down into a circle.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

(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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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