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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD - Not long after a township councilman’s social media shares made local headlines for their controversial content, residents took to the podium at a recent council meeting to chide him on the matter. A few weeks back, Stafford Councilman George Williams posted a meme to The Real Parents of Stafford Twp NJ Facebook page that took a jab at the Facebook Community Standards Community. The meme was a photo of a group of young adults of various races, genders, and assumed sexual orientation. Williams was later called out for replying to a comment on this meme. One resident posted “Where’s my sniper rifle.” Williams commented “you mean your semi fully automatic assault rifle?” Some grew concerned over the comment, calling it racist, bigoted, or inappropriate. The Real Parents of Stafford Twp NJ Facebook page describes itself as “The PC free page for our town.” The About This Group
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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Crowds gather outside 175 Sunset Ave. Toms River, the headquarters for the Ocean County Health Department during a recent health fair aimed at older residents. Representatives of Ocean County Animal Facilities - including several kittens - promoted the county agency’s two facilities during a recent health fair for senior citizens. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The first Older Adults Health Fair hosted by the Ocean County Health Department recently drew more than 100 people looking for ways to improve their lives.
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The Aug. 16 event featured 24 vendors/agencies inside and outside of the department’s 175 Sunset Ave. headquarters. (Fair - See Page 9)
Officials Urge Participation As 2020 Census Approaches
By Kimberly Bosco OCEA N COU NTY – 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
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Constitution, local, state, and federal government officials work together to form an accurate count of every individual living in the US. The census will take place next on April 1, 2020. On August 7, Ocean County officials came together with members of the US Census Bu reau and New York Re-
g io n a l C e n s u s C e nt e r t o introduce the 2020 Complete Count Committee and give residents a run-down of how the intake works. “Participation is critical,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “The results of the Census determine how Congress is apportioned and (Census - See Page 4)
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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Members of the community came out to celebrate the short, but very full life of 36-year-old Timothy Kohlheim. (Remembering - See Page 20)
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Continued From Page 1 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 will be presenting Ocean County residents with anywhere from 1,400-1,500 job openings to help with this. Not only this, but officials are looking for those who speak other languages to help facilitate the process for those residents who may not speak English as their fi rst language. Paying $20 per hour, jobs are available for nights and weekends for approximately 6-10 weeks. Interested candidates can fi nd more information at 2020census.gov/jobs. Behler also used his time to help quell some fears that County residents may have about giving out personal information. By using members of the local community to work with the government to procure census data, Behler noted that it helps to better foster trust.
“We’re asking our partners to start the census conversation and that conversation is that the census is safe, the census is easy, and the census is important,” said Behler. It might be uncomfortable or scary for some to provide personal information to a stranger, thus many might avoid participating altogether for this reason. Behler emphasized: your information is safe. You will be required only to provide your name, date of birth, race and ethnicity, whether or not you are of Hispanic origin, gender, or whether or not you own or rent a home. No Social Security Numbers are needed. “Every piece of data we collect…is protected by federal law,” he explained. “Title XIII states that we cannot release information to anyone that would identify an individual or household. Period.” No federal agency, not Homeland Security, ICE, or even the Patriot Act, can supersede the protection of census data. “We take this seriously, the public’s trust is the foundation of everything we do,” said Behler. He also noted that he, or anybody working with census data, faces up to five years in prison should confidentiality be
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breached. Behler’s last point was this: the census is important. “It’s representation. It’s funding,” said Behler. “US House of Representatives, the amount of seats each state has in Congress, is based upon census data.” Head Start, National School Lunch program, food stamps, Section 8 housing – these are just a few examples of the hundreds of federally funded programs that could be affected by census data. The federal government distributes more than $675 billion in funding each year to states for services and programs such as these. “This equates to about $2,548 per New Jersey resident for important infrastructure improvements, senior services, public health, education, transportation, including block grant programs, such as Superstorm Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grants,” Vicari said. “Better participation means more funding.” “States receive funding based upon formulas that use the census data, so we have to get it right,” Behler added. Who Is Counted Ideally, every single Ocean County resident will be counted in the 2020 Census, with only a few exceptions. According to Ryan Edwards, Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau, you will be counted based on “wherever you are on April 1 [Census Day],” which also includes those in Ocean County without a 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 defined as the place where the person lives and sleeps most of the time,” Vicari said. “So with more than 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, it is important our snowbirds who live in Ocean County most of the year are counted.” However, this isn’t the case for college students. Behler explained that college students that typically live at home with their parents during winter breaks and summer months should be counted as residing at their school, wherever that may be. “Our tagline is count every one, and only once, and in the right place,” said Edwards. How To Participate Ocean County residents can choose one of four ways to respond to the 2020 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. Officials have been working on generating (Census - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 section of the page reads: “We don’t take life too seriously here. We’re on the planet for a good time not a long time!! I’ve been messaged in the past about people being offended. Let me get this clear, I am not your mother or your father. I am not going to censor anyone on this page and if you report anyone to Facebook that is the only way you will be booted off of this page. You don’t like it here? Leave!!” Despite this, many residents still found the comments disturbing, especially coming from a township official. Both residents in support of and in opposition to Councilman William’s comments had some points to make at the August 13 council meeting. A regular at township meetings, Barbara Reynolds, said that she was “sad and disappointed” when she read about Williams’ online conduct in an article from The Sandpaper. After visiting the Facebook page herself, she said she was “deeply disturbed by what’s going on in our town…and I’m not the only one.” And she isn’t. Another resident followed
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The Southern Ocean Times, August 24, 2019, Page 5 up Reynolds’ comments saying, “This behavior should not occur in our community and certainly not coming from a township leader.” On the other hand, there were residents who stood up to defend Williams’ honor, namely the admins and some members of the Facebook page. Stafford resident David Jeffries, who made the initial sniper rifle comment, said, “My comment was taken out of context, don’t be mad at George [Williams]…my shot was at the community standards.” Jeffries, who served in the Marine Corps, noted that he does not have an issue with individuals of another race, gender, sexual orientation. “It was a mistake and to anybody that I offended, I apologize,” he said. Chris Molla, one of the page’s administrators, said that he established the page as a place where individuals could say anything, because too many people were being censored. “It’s mostly Republicans and conservatives on Facebook that are being censored,” said Molla. “People want to take something that was meant as something humorous and…I think we have bigger problems in
this town.” Molla spoke in defense of himself, Williams, and other members of the page, stating that their beliefs do not make them a racist or bigot simply because they are different. Stafford resident Lisa Edwards, acknowledging Jeffries’ apology, said “I think that’s all anyone is asking you to do,” to Williams. When Williams finally spoke up in response, he said, “When I say something like that, and a paper takes my words and twists it, its unethical journalism and it’s reckless…that’s not fair to me.” Williams refused to offer an apology to Edwards or any other residents during the public forum. Concerns regarding Williams’ social media presence extend further than just this shared post to the Stafford page. On his personal Facebook page, Williams has been known to post other memes, one of which makes a joke of the migrant crisis at the US border. This particular meme shows a photo of a border patrol van with the tagline “How to pick up Mexican girls.” While Williams’ has not put forth a public apology of any kind since the original
post stirred the pot, other members of the township council are not condoning these types of posts. A statement from Business Administrator Matthew von der Hayden read “The Township does not endorse, support or comment in any private Facebook groups…The Mayor and Township Council do not condone the posting of offensive material.” As the group dictates, Real Parents of Stafford Twp NJ Facebook page, like many others, is a place for members to exercise their freedom of speech. While Williams and others may post what some consider prejudiced memes or posts in poor taste, this is not technically a crime. According to the American Library Association, “The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects speech no matter how offensive its content. To be clear, the First Amendment does not protect behavior that crosses the line into targeted harassment or threats, or that creates a pervasively hostile environment. But merely offensive or bigoted speech does not rise to that level, and determining when conduct crosses that line is a legal question that requires examination on a case-by-case basis.”
Ocean County established its Committee was established on March 6, which consists of representatives from Ocean C ou nt y G ove r n me nt D e p a r t me nt s , municipalities, non-profits and service orga n i zat ion s, com mu n it y lea de r s,
faith-based groups, schools, businesses, media outlets and others. From now until Census Day, April 1, 2020, officials will be working to mobili ze t he com mu n it y, adver t ise the census campaign, and encourage
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Legislators Applaud Anti-Corruption Law CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TR ENTON – Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman Di-
Anne Gove praised the recent signing of legislation (A-3766) expanding the scope of state anti-corrup-
tion laws. Any person who holds or has held any public office, position, or employment will forfeit their pension or retirement benefit if convicted of sexual contact, lewdness, or sexual assault when the offense is related directly to the person’s performance in, or circumstances flowing from, the specific public office or employment held by
the person. The law, authored by Assemblyman John Armato (D-2), would also require pension forfeiture if the person is convicted of the crime of corruption of public resources in the first degree. “Unquestionably, the new law upgraded existing state anti-corruption laws to include more criminal acts unbefitting a public office
or position. “The state’s anti-corruption law had already included a host of crimes including, not limited to, criminal coercion, theft by deception, commercial bribery, money laundering, improper influence and official misconduct. “Individuals who commit acts of sexual assault, sexual contact or lewdness have absolutely no place in
public service and, certainly, should not be entitled to a public pension on account of the seriousness of their crimes. “With effective enforcement, this strengthening of the state’s anti-corruption laws should serve as a strong deterrent in addition to holding accountable those found guilty of betraying the public trust.”
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Governor Phil Murphy 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 commut-
ers follows from a number of the findings in the independent audit of the agency’s operations ordered by the Governor and released in October 2018. “Improving communicat ion w it h cu stome r s has been among the most impor tant objectives in
our efforts to improve NJ TRANSIT performance, safety, and reliability,” said Governor Murphy. “The step we’re taking today requiring performance metrics to be released monthly will give rail commuters the information they need to make informed decisions and provide accountability to the public in real time.” “As the Board Chair of NJ TRANSIT, I am a firm believer in transparency and enhanced metrics to measure our progress toward improved service,” said Transportation Commis-
sioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “Formalizing the reporting requirements through an executive order ensures that NJ Transit will be held accountable for its performance for administrations to come.” “When I arrived at NJ TRANSIT, I found a hollowed out, severely neglected organization which hampered our ability to deliver the service our customers rightfully expect and deserve,” said NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kevin Corbett. “We’ve taken aggressive measures to ad-
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dress recruiting, infrastructure needs and languishing capital projects. As a result, we are rapidly restoring the depleted ranks of employees and seeing improved performance that indicates we’ve turned a corner. But make no mistake, we still have a lot of ground to make up. I will not be satisfied until our customers are. Increased transparency and improved metrics will hold our organization accountable at all times.” The key performance metrics contained in the monthly releases will include the total number of cancel-
lations each month and a listing of the specific types of cancellations, on time rail performance and mean distance between failures of each NJ TRANSIT line, and other information that the Commissioner of Transportation deems appropriate to inform commuters of commuter rail performance. NJ TRANSIT will provide the public with a uniform progress report beginning with data from October 2019, to be released in November 2019. The release will also include historical month-bymonth information dating back to January 2017.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Giant Leap Awaits Next Step In Space Exploration It was with great fanfare and acclai m that Americans recently celebr at ed t he 50 t h A nniversary of the Moon Landing. In1969, it was easy to rally around the dream of putting a man on the Moon when it was part of an intense scientific and innovative race against the Russians, but as the Space Race wound down, so too did widespread interest. The United States went to the moon not because the public demanded it, but because presidents and Congress believed it served a greater political purpose during the Cold War. Un fo r t u n a t el y, t h e public’s enthusiasm and support was short-lived after Apollo 11. The program did not receive the same enthusiastic public and political suppor t. T he levels of fe de r al spending which NASA had received had become u ntenable to a public which had become f inancially wary and disillusioned. The final three missions, Apollos 18,19, and 20, with hardware already built, and crews selected, were abruptly cancelled. Currently, there is a renewed interest in returning to the moon and
beyond, mainly due to the national pride experienced 50 years ago and now revitalized. We must thank Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz A ld r i n for re m i nd i ng us of the importance of science and technology to our civilization. The reasons for visiting the moon and potentially, other planets and bodies in our solar system, are numerous. They would be the greatest scientific endeavors of our exist e nce, al low i ng u s t o further understand the creation of our planet and solar system. Returning to the moon a nd beyond w ill u lt imately help us process and address another issue of great concern: the health of our big blue marble, planet Earth. It is my hope that the current enthusiasm and interest in the space program will not be shortlived once again, but the start of a new space race to the Moon and beyond. As Isaac Newton wrote in the 17th century, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong are those giants. 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. New Jersey won’t be held
sive politics and special interests. I will advocate for the right to a clean, healthy environment and quality education for our youth. I will fight to make affordable housing a right - and to end the mass exodus from New Jersey. I will push to end the failed war on drugs. To those looking for compassionate, intelligent leadership in Trenton - you deserve better. We deserve better. Our campaign isn’t about parties, it’s about people and what we hold most dear. It’s about providing an equal opportunity to live a life you find meaningful, preservation of nature in all her glorious complexity, and the rights of our great-grandchildren to enjoy these same values. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or independent, I think we can all agree on what’s really important: resilient local communities, vibrant local economies, and a healthy planet our children can thrive on. We cannot do it alone. To be able to institute radical change in New Jersey will require equally radical participation, collective action undertaken from our campaign all the way through to decision-making throughout the legislative process. I’m asking you, personally, to come out to one of our many campaign events, hear the consistency in my message, and understand that I am not just another bought politician. I will always advocate for the ordinary people who bear the brunt of mismanagement in Trenton. Join us! Wayne Lewis Galloway Township
Manchester Cops To Be Commended From what I can see, Manchester is blessed with a terrific police force! We had to call upon them on Friday
policemen were courteous, helpful and totally above board and professional in every sense of the word. If these two fine men were representative of the entire force (and I believe they are), I cannot imagine any other town or city in New Jersey being more blessed than we are. Police don’t get enough credit for the good they do these days, in some quarters they are even despised, sadly. But in Manchester Township, New Jersey we have an awful lot to appreciate! A sincere thank you to the officers who were so helpful. Chet Jelinski Manchester
Police Have Bigger Problems To Worry About Can I ask a favor of our municipalities (including the town of Lavallette) going forward, can we stop using the term “civil servant” especially when discussing our boys (and girls) in blue? As blatantly mercenary as police work has seemingly become over the last 20 years or so, I think that most of us understand the cops themselves are typically just following orders and most would still do anything they can including putting themselves in “harm’s way” to help a stranger. Most of us also know that it’s our greedy municipal leaders who come up with ways of treating their citizens like ATMs to gather revenue for their respective municipalities via dubious violations, often times through some form of entrapment which has the opposite effect of making us feel safer. 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 9)
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Continued From Page 1 “This is our first event of this type for seniors in Ocean County and its focus is on bringing information about chronic disease, bringing awareness of our services to older residents and having many onsite agencies that will be presenting information to them,” Health Department representative Patricia High said. Anne Brokin of Manchester was enjoying watching “Pixie,” a tiny gray kitten who was among several cats being showcased for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facilities booth that was strategically placed near the front of the building as entrants came into the fair. “I’m a nurse and I like to pick up information on new medications and I wanted to also pick up some information for my nephew about the animal shelter,” Brokin said. She was among the early arrivals at the event. “We have two facilities, one in Jackson and another in Manahawkin,” said Sean Fitzgerald, a supervisor at Ocean County Animal Facilities. “We currently have 29 cats and five dogs up for adoption and we are here to bring awareness of what we do at our shelters. We are also here to promote our half price adoption day at both our facilities,” Fitzgerald added. “Lots of people are coming by our table already,” Assistant Manager Jackie Strawder said. Ocean County Animal Facilities offers free rabies clinics by appointment on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. at both its locations. The Jackson facility can be reached at 732657-8096 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 fi rst health fair aimed at senior citizens, the department also offers a Latino Health Fair each September and a health fair for minorities in April. Both are held at the same location. “We worked together as a team to put this on and we are very excited about the turnout. I know we will be doing this again in the future,” Field Representative Lauren Petraglia said. Fellow Field Representative Kelly Larney
The Southern Ocean Times, August 24, 2019, Page 9 said that the event which was held from 9 a.m. to noon had “75 to 100 people so far,” and that was before 9:30 a.m. Peter Curatolo, chief of administrative services of the Ocean County Health Department could not have been more pleased with the event’s turnout or the variety of vendors/agencies who came out to make it a success. “We have state offices represented here today. We also have information about diabetes, health care, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. We have buses pulling up with residents from all across the county. We are very eager to do this again next year,” Curatolo said. Curatolo said his department recognizes the diverseness of Ocean County. “We want everyone from our 600,000-member community here in Ocean County to feel at home, to have a medical home, and that they have a sympathetic ear and to know that there is someone here to answer their questions about health.” Jackson resident Karen Boyd learned about the event from reading The Jackson Times and was enjoying the event. “I’m waiting to have a free hearing test done. I picked up a lot of information and they had refreshments.” Doug Steffy of Barnegat said, “many times you come to things like this and you learn about so many new medicines and how you can adopt a better healthier lifestyle.” Abby Thompson, a Youth Prevention Manager for the DART Prevention Coalition which partners with RWJ Barnabas Health, was promoting what her agency does. DART is comprised of community leaders including law enforcement and government officials, educators, business owners, treatment providers, clergy and youth to focus on preventing underage drinking, prescription drug misuse, and illegal use of marijuana and tobacco. Her message to seniors at the event was to bring awareness of prescription drug disposal methods for medicines that had expired. “We want seniors to be aware of the safe methods to dispose of their medicines to make sure they don’t end up in the hands of others who may misuse them,” Thompson said. Health Department representative Claudia Ganopoulos provided attendees with information about Medicare and various senior care issues. For information call 732-9292091. “We help with everything that touches seniors’ health,” Ganopoulos said.
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WARETOWN – Representatives from offshore wind developer Ørsted will host an informational community meeting to introduce their Ocean Wind project to interested residents on Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Beach Club, located on Lighthouse Drive, Waretown. Free parking will be available. Attendees will hear an Ocean Wind project overview then visit and interact with Ørsted employees and consultants who will be onhand to discuss specific aspects of the company’s plans to build a 1100 MW offshore wind farm that will power approximately more than half a million New Jersey homes. Ocean Wind will be located 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City. Construction is expected to commence in the early 2020s, with the wind farm operational in 2024. Ocean Wind will contribute significantly to the state’s ambitious renewable energy goal of
supplying more than 1.5 million New Jersey homes with offshore wind power by 2030. At 1100 MW, Ocean Wind is expected to create over 3,000 direct jobs annually through development and three-year construction cycle. “We look forward to meeting and talking with residents about our plans for Ocean Wind,” said Kris Ohleth, senior stakeholder relations manager for Ørsted. “This is a brand-new industry making its debut in New Jersey, so we expect and welcome lots of questions and comments. We are also eager to share information about ways the development of the offshore wind industry in New Jersey will help spark local economic opportunities.” Doors will open with at 6 p.m., with a project overview presentation beginning at 6:15 p.m. For further information please contact: Lauren Burm, Ørsted North America, laubu@ orsted.com, 617-309-8730.
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By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Unsure of whether you can throw that plastic cup in the trash? Does cardboard get recycled? Find the answers to all your recycling questions at the LEHT Green Team Recycling Fun Fair! The Recycling Fun Fair is a free event to be held at the Edward Thornton Community Center, 319 W. CalaBreeze Way, Little Egg
Harbor on Saturday, September 14. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. you can learn all your “recycle, reduce, reuse” options through various handson activities. You can even learn how to turn your trash into treasures. There will be information booths, exhibits, prizes and free giveaways. Come out and learn how to make a positive impact on your town and the environment!
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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Educational Services at St. Francis Community Center would like to announce enrollment for the 2019 Fall Classes. ABE/High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered throughout Ocean County. Registration is scheduled for September 9 and 10. • ABE/High School Equivalency (HSE) – Registration: September 9 at 6 p.m. • Brick Library – 301 Chambersbridge Road, Brick. Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 6 -9 p.m. • Holy Family Church; 1139 E. Countyline Road, Lakewood. Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 6 -9 p.m. • Southern Regional High School – 600 Main Street, Manahawkin. Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 6 -9 p.m. • Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River (Room F-102). Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 6 -9 p.m. ESL Classes: • Toms River High School North, 1245 Old
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3rd Annual Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show
SHIP BOTTOM – Be sure to stop by PBA 175’s 3rd Annual Cops ‘N Rodders car show on August 25, 2019 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp (W. 10th Street and bay). Free admission for spectators! This is a rain or shine event. PBA t-shirts and food are for sale as fundraisers. Music
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2019 Pirate’s Day
BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township’s annual Pirate’s Day celebration will be held on September 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gazebo Park. There will be food vendors, entertainment, bands, a costume contest, treasure hunt, pirate actors, free inflatable rides, and more!
For vendor information, visit barnegatchamber.com or email jbroadbent@barnegat.net. For general information call 609-698-0080 ext. 122. Registrations are still being accepted
22nd Annual Waretown Haunted Hayride
WARETOWN – The 22nd Annual Waretown Haunted Hayride will take place Oct. 4 & 5 at the Waretown Lake, 7-10 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children.
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COTA Benefit Concert
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – American Legion Post 493 presents the COTA Benefit Concert on October 13, 12-6 p.m., at the post, 420 Radio Rd., Little Egg Harbor, NJ. There will be live bands, Star Wars characters, a petting zoo, pirate ships, an auction,
car show, face painting, bake sale, 50/50, and more! Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids under 10. Kids under 5 are free. For more information, contact Lenny at 609-339-6537.
Trip To See “Three Stooges Christmas” LACEY – On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Woman’s Club of Lacey is sponsoring a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “Three Stooges Christmas”. Cost is $130 in full or $65 non-refundable deposit no later than Oct. 11.
Price includes sit-down luncheon and dessert buffet. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center. Water and snacks provided on the bus. Call Barbara at 609-693-4215 for details.
Barnegat Farmers Market
BARNEGAT – Come out to the Barnegat Farmers Market held every Thursday, 10 a.m.3 p.m., through October 31. Rain or Shine. There will be Jersey Farmers with fresh home
grown seasonal produce, fruits, herbs, flowers, featured breads, cheeses, pasta, and more. Sponsored by Barnegat Recreation. For more information, call Jeanne at 609-698-0080 ext. 122.
Woodstock Celebration In The Grove MANAHAWKIN – Join Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 for a Woodstock Celebration in the Grove on Sept. 14, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.
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LBI Annual Triathlon BRANT BEACH – The Long Beach Island Annual Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike will take place on September 15 at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. For information, to donate, or to register, visit trisignup.com/Race/NJ/BrantBeach/LongBeachIslandAnnualTriathlonDuathlon.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Million Mile Walk
LACEY – Join Lacey Township on Friday, September 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m., for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Million Mile Walk. This fundraising event will be hosted by Lacey’s Kids for a Cure at Gille Park.
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BARNEGAT – Join the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library for events throughout the months of September. The library is located at 112 Burr Street, Barnegat, New Jersey. For information, or to register, contact 609-698-3331 or theoceancountylibrary.org. Please call or go online to register for all programs that read REG, and for movie information. All Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.: Teen Drop-in Gaming. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. Ages 12 – 18. Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Time. Join us for Lego building, paint stations, sensory boxes, and more toddler fun. Ages 18 mos+. REG. Sept. 4, 7 p.m.: Teen Anime Club. Enjoy all things manga and anime. Drop in, ages 12 - 18. Sept. 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Drop-in Craft. Stop by the kid’s zone to design and make a paper plate pizza to take home. Ages 3+. Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library Meeting. Come join an active group looking for new ideas to support the library. Sept. 11, 25, 7 p.m.: Adult Writers Group. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. Sept. 12, 14, 26, 28, 1 p.m.: EWE Knit and Crochet. Drop in with your own supplies. Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime. Join us for Celebramos! Hispanic heritage Month storytime and create paper Bag Maracas. Age
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Lacey Township PBA 238 Oktoberfest
LACEY – Lacey Township PBA 238 is proud to announce our First Annual, “Oktoberfest,” which will be held at Argos Farm, on September 14. We invite you, and your families, to enjoy all of your favorite Argos Farm Fall activities. There will be
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Open Mic Nights For Teens
LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation for Teen Open Mic Nights on Sept. 13 or Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at Gille Park. Open Mic Nights are open to High School aged students. Each performer must show a Stu-
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Cigar Night
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pneumonia. 36,000 people die from seasonal flu with an alarming 90 percent occurring in people over the age of 65. “Immunizations really do save lives. While most of us associate this time of year with immunizing children for the start of a new school year, we have to recognize that older adults are often disproportionately at risk from certain infectious diseases. All seniors should speak with their healthcare providers about what immunizations are right for them,” advises Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. The Ocean County Health Department is reminding people that vaccines are safe, effective and the best protection against so many diseases - from infancy to early adulthood and into old age. Getting vaccinated is not only protection for ourselves but can keep disease from spreading to our children, families and communities. “Our goal is to continue to spread awareness about the benefits of immunizations. For vaccines to be most effective, vaccination rates must remain high,” Regenye added. For more information about National Immunization Month, or a list of immunization schedules, please visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. Also, please check out our new website at phu2.org, to access and learn more about our Public Health is You Too! campaign to help equip you to take simple steps to improve your health.
Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo LAKEWOOD – Calling all New Jersey boaters! Head over to the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo September 20-22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at FirstEnergy Park Home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. This show has something for everyone, with hundreds of new boats on sale from the
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Rescue Ridge Adoption Event
BAYVILLE – Looking for a great time this summer? Come on over to our Rescue Ridge adoption event at MJ’s Restaurant Bar & Grill in Bayville on August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We
will have a great time and you will get to meet some of our adoptable dogs there, too! Talk with us about adopting, fostering, and volunteering with us. We really need and appreciate your help.
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TOMS RIVER – Vendors and crafters are needed for a holiday vendors and craft show on November 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rte. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30. We are providing one 6 ft. table
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Ye Olde Clamtown Antiques Flea Market
TUCKERTON – The 45th Ye Old Clamtown Antiques Flea Market will take place on September 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Tip Seaman Park. There will be an Appraiser Table, over 70
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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.” Shopping local can also protect against fraud, with help from the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Two ·4-H horse club members will represent Ocean County at the New Jersey State 4-H Championship Horse Show, August 23-25 at the Horse Park of New Jersey located in Allentown (Monmouth County). 4-H members from throughout New Jersey with over 175 horse and rider combinations will gather to compete in Ranch Horse Classes and the English, Western, Dressage, Trail, Very Small Equine, Games, and Therapeutic/Challenged Rider Divisions. The State 4-H Championship Horse Show is an annual three-day event that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4-H horse project members from around the state of New Jersey. “The 4-H members competing are the best of the best from each county; they have earned the right to participate through county-level qualifying shows.” says Ocean County 4-H Agent. To compete in the state horse show, 4-H members must qualify with their horse by riding in a series of qualifying shows on the county level. The top two scoring riders in each class are then eligible to take part in the state event. State 4-H Horse Show partici-
pants are Hunter Morgan and Alex Morgan of Jackson’s Mane Attraction 4-H Club. County coordinator for this event include Gail Mastromonaco for the English Division; Claudia Morgan for the Western, Trail, Ranch and Games Divisions. The State 4-H Championship Horse Show is sponsored in part by the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board as well as by businesses and individuals from throughout the state. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K- 13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. For more information about the Ocean County 4-H Program call the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.
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logo as their profile photo in honor of Kohlheim as well. A frequenter of the Jersey Shore and big-time celeb Ray Romano even showed his support for Tim’s Tribe on August 19 on Long Beach Island. A photo of Romano and the Shore Fire Grille staff can be found on the Tim’s Tribe Facebook page. On August 17, the community came together for a candlelight vigil in Kohlheim’s honor at the Ocean Acres Park. Dozens of people came out in support, including EMS and law enforcement personnel. “Tim and his family are friends of our department. They have been very supportive and generous to us and the entire community. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his young family and friends,” wrote Stafford Police. “Our community tragically lost a local business owner and good friend. Tim Kohlheim, owner of the Shore Fire Grille II here in Surf
is amazing this man was truly loved by all,” he added. Laba put it nicely, stating that Kohlheim’s presence would require at least three people to replace. While he may have meant that in a business-sense, it seems undeniably true in a community-sense as well. In the wake of the heartfelt comments and extraordinarily generous donations, Kohlheim’s wife Samantha took to social media on August 19 to say thank you to the community. “I can not begin to thank everyone enough for your outpouring of love and support through this very tragic time. Feeling the love and support from our community truly makes me believe that I can do this!” she wrote. She noted that, despite the devastating loss, the Shore Fire Grille family continues to “crush it” at the Surf City location. The Manahawkin location will remain closed until further notice.
and LBI communities his whole life. He was born in Toms River in 1982 and graduated from Southern Regional High School in 2001. Taking a brief break from New Jersey, Kohlheim studied culinary arts in Florida before making his way back to New Jersey to set down his roots. He and Samantha married on October 8, 2011 and later welcomed two beautiful girls, Avalon and Addison, into the world. “Tim had a passion for food. Whether it was creating a new burger of the month, or creating specials week after week, and always nailed it. Tim also had a passion for helping people and making Manahawkin, better one way or another. Tim had a knack of having an idea and turning it into reality,” read his obituary. Not only this, but he was a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan; one lucky enough to see them win the Super Bowl. While services may be over, the Kohlheim family continues on. To help the family with expenses and support Kohlheim’s local business, you can donate at the GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/79a85d-gone-to-soon.
A Life Lived Well Tim Kohlheim may be gone, but he is certainly not forgotten. Kohlheim was embedded in the Stafford
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials: Teen Suicide A Big Issue In Ocean County
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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-inf licted injuries among 10 to 24 year olds. “It’s become another public health issue with too many sad endings,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “However, research has shown suicide deaths can be preventable. The key is promoting the work of suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Increased collaboration with state, local and community partners is essential for success.” Prevention efforts begin with educating pediatricians, primary health care providers, school personnel and families on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and what action to take when intent is disclosed. “Help is available. Young people need to be encouraged to speak with a trusted adult or call a suicide prevention hotline if they feel overwhelmed, depressed or are having suicidal thoughts, said Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Chief of Administrative Services. “Parents that are concerned their child may be suffering from depression or suicidal tendencies need to act quick - do not wait, seek professional help right away.” Symptoms of depression or suicidal tendencies may be hard to detect. Officials note that challenges like divorce, remarriage, relationship problems and social media can be major factors. “Earlier detection means earlier treatment,” Regenye added. “That’s why it is so important for parents, loved ones and educators to keep an eye out for the signs of depression or any other mental health concerns.” For more information, or for links to suicide prevention websites and hotlines, visit the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow us on Twitter@OCpublichealth or Facebook.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE The Magic of Harry Potter Comes To Ocean County Mall By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Wizards and muggles unite! The Ocean County Mall is hosting a new and improved Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game play experience! As one of Simon’s 200+ retailers, Ocean County Mall will feature increased rewards, elusive enemies, and multiple sponsored Inns and Fortresses, giving players more XP and more spell energy than any other non-sponsored location in the US! Spend the day shopping around the mall, or dining at one of the various restaurants, while playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. In the future, select Simon properties will also host real-world events and QR assignments for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. “Ocean County Mall is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences for our shoppers, and Harry
Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we’re offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon,” said Tara Melodick. In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players are new recruits of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force investigating the chaotic magical activity that is leaking into the Muggle world, working together to solve the mystery of this Calamity. Explore real-world neighborhoods and cities to discover mysterious artifacts, cast spells, and encounter fantastic beasts and iconic characters along the way! For more information, visit harrypotterwizardsunite.com.
NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund Fundraiser BAYVILLE – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers PBA Local 379 is hosting a fundraiser for the NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund and the Ocean County PBA Conference. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the FUBAR located at 140 Atlantic City Blvd Bayville, NJ. Tickets are $75 per person (adults only). Price includes open bar for four hours, buffet food and entertainment by Karmakoustic and Slap Happy Bands Sponsors can also be purchased for $400. Sponsors will receive, Two VIP tickets to the event, two event shirts, Two mugs, entry into the VIP Tent, VIP Bar & Buffet Food, and upfront view of the bands. The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Survivor & Welfare Fund is a non-for- profit charitable organization dedicated to provide support and
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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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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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