2023-07-15 - The Brick Times

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer at a recent presentation given to high school and college students about the dangers of bias crimes.

Girl Scout Helps Teachers With School Supply Costs

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK

– Have you ever wondered why teachers have to spend their own money to buy school supplies for students?

Brick Township Girl Scout Rylee Sherwood is determined to change that with her Silver Award Project – “Fill the Classroom.”

For the new school year, kids start out with supplies like pencils and notebooks but the items don’t last long before they run out. As a result, teachers try to stock up their rooms to provide these necessities.

“On average a teacher spends a minimum of $500 per school year on their own classroom,” Rylee said. Rylee said the idea for “Fill the Classroom” began after she heard about a Book Drive someone was doing to

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Veterans Apartments To Be Built

By Judy Smestad-Nunn

BRICK - The township is conveying a vacant parcel of property that will be developed into an eight-unit apartment building for affordable housing for veterans, which was recommended by the Council’s Land Use Committee.

Homes Now, Inc. will pay $1 for the irregularly-shaped half acre lot - located at 1707 Route 88 West - so they can take title as needed for HMFA (New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency) funding to build the units and manage the site, said township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin. HMFA has different affordable housing programs for homebuyers and renters, and uses proceeds from bond sales and federal tax credits to fund affordable rental housing.

Homes Now Inc., es-

tablished in 1997, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community development corporation organized and incorporated for the purpose of providing affordable housing in the area. The project will be funded by Community Development Block Grants, the township’s Affordable Housing Trust and additional grant funds that Homes Now will be seeking, according to a summary sheet prepared by Bergin.

Homes Now not only develops affordable housing but they are also the administrative agent for affordable housing in Brick Township.

In 2018, the Fair Share Housing and Affordable Housing Plan included the creation of an Affordable Veterans Housing project as one of the proposed developments to create inclusionary (Veterans- See Page 5)

GOP Leaders Endorse Democrat Prosecutor

By Stephanie Faughnan

TOMS RIVER -

Breaking the mold of traditional partisan politics, the Ocean County Commissioners have asked Governor Phil Murphy to reappoint Bradley D. Billhimer to a second five-year term as the county’s prosecutor.

All five members of the Ocean County

Board of Commissioners are prominent Republicans; Billhimer is a Democrat.

During a recent meeting, the Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution requesting Murphy to consider Billhimer’s reappointment. The resolution highlighted Billhimer’s commitment to justice and his efforts to address the evolv-

ing needs of Ocean County. It praised his establishment of various community outreach programs, including Ocean County Cares and the Escape the Vape Taskforce, as well as his initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic.

Billhimer’s work in strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the

faith-based community was also commended. Additionally, the prosecutor’s focus on bias prevention and his collaboration with numerous organizations for public safety and education in Ocean County were recognized.

The resolution passed by the Ocean County Commissioners includes references to Billhimer’s commit -

ment to school-aged children. He and his team have conducted over 145 presentations in more than 70 schools during the 2022-2023 academic year alone. Through these meetings, they have reached over 20,000 students, educating them about topics such as internet safety, social media, and bullying.

law enforcement officer, Billhimer has taken his role beyond prosecuting crimes. In a remarkable initiative, he organized a symposium for local police officials to engage in a candid and accelerated discussion about perceived biases in law enforcement interactions. This proactive approach distinguished

As the county’s top (Leaders- See Page 5)

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

Photo courtesy Rylee Sherwood

Rylee Sherwood of Brick has a mission to collect school supplies to support teachers who normally pay out-of-pocket.

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help teachers create classroom libraries in another town.

“I thought it would be a great idea to do this on a bigger scale but with all of the supplies teachers need for their classrooms - not just books,” Rylee said. “I’ve had many amazing teachers in Brick who always pass out dry erase markers, pencils and other supplies as students start to run out and I really think this project can make a big impact. Not only does this project support teachers but it makes sure that students never go without.”

The goal of the project is to allow teachers the opportunity to take supplies for free that have been donated, rather than needing to pay out of pocket. Rylee wants to create a room full of items like classroom decorations, standard school supplies, classroom library books, baskets, bins, craft supplies etc. so the teachers can stock up their classrooms before the year starts.

“The goal is for people to always have in their mind that we should be supporting our teachers. They do more than teach in our classrooms,” Rylee said.

Rylee expressed how there needs to be a change.

“I know Brick Township has had many budget cuts from the state and they are doing their best to keep everything running but I do feel that this could change. Schools should be given enough money to not only run properly but also support the teachers and give them a budget enough to buy everything they need throughout the year not just in September,” Rylee said.

Another goal for the project is to make it sustainable, for PTAs and PTOs to adopt this plan and do this in their smaller school setting each year.

“I know that there is a lot that is done for teachers during Teacher Appreciation week by providing food and snacks and gifts to teachers but I really

think that giving them the opportunity to stock their rooms and decorate it to make students feel happy and comfortable not only shows our teachers how much we appreciate them but it gives students the opportunity to always have what they need,” she said.

In the past, Rylee and her troop have done a Thanksgiving food drive that benefited over 50 families from Dottie’s House and Homes Now Inc. They’ve also done a Christmas tree drive providing families with a Christmas tree, ornaments and decorations for their apartments.

Rylee said her “Fill the Classroom” school supply drive has received support from the mayor’s office and small businesses around town. So far she has collected a few donations and hopes to have more before the end of the month.

“Brick is a huge town with a lot of schools and a lot of families. If everyone shared the flyers and told their families and friends we could get the word across the entire town,” Rylee said. “Can you imagine what we could come up with if the entire town of Brick spread the word and donated?”

The donation drive runs through July 31. Donations can be dropped off at Brick Township’s Town Hall, 401 Chambers Bridge Road; Mike’s Pizzeria, 319 Drum Point Road; the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, 270 Chambers Bridge Road (at Civic Plaza), or at Hazelet Realty, 503 Brick Boulevard, Suite 125.

The following items are accepted for donations: New/unused: glue sticks, pencils, crayons, markers, pens, dry-erase markers, Clorox wipes, tissues, notebooks, folders and small prizes.

Gently used: reading books, storage bins, classroom decor, sensory toys, games and recess toys.

For more information, you can email gsjsrylee@gmail.com.

Free Workshop – Build An Olla For Watering The Garden

BRICK – The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) is pleased to announce a free workshop about Ollas on July 22 from 9 to 10 a.m. This workshop is being offered as part of Brick Utilities’ Weekend at the Reservoir program.

Ollas are clay pots used as an inground watering technique that slowly release water directly to plant roots. They have been used for centuries throughout the world for irrigating crops, and serve as a simple and effective water conservation method for the garden. Ollas are more effective than surface watering and promote vigorous plant growth and health. They also aid in preventing weeds without using chemicals. Learn about this ancient watering practice so your garden beds and containers become “self-watering.” Workshop attendees will build an olla for a small garden area or planter (all materials provided free). The workshop is limited to 25 people, so register early.

Contact Shari Kondrup via email at skondrup@brickmua.com or telephone at 732-7014282 to register or obtain more information.

“Weekend at the Reservoir” is a free community education program offered by Brick Utilities. Brick Utilities’ educational

programs focus on the importance of the Metedeconk River and the Barnegat Bay to the region, and how to conserve and protect these important water resources.

The Metedeconk River drains into the Barnegat Bay and encompasses ninety (90) square miles in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Starting at its headwaters in Freehold, Jackson and Millstone, the river flows eastward through Howell, Lakewood, Wall and Brick Townships before reaching Point Pleasant Borough and the Barnegat Bay.

The Metedeconk River is a critical water resource for the region. It serves as the primary water supply source for Brick Utilities, which provides drinking water to more than 100,000 area residents in Brick Township, Howell Township, Point Pleasant Borough and Point Pleasant Beach Borough. The river is a major source of freshwater to the Barnegat Bay, one of 28 Congressionally designated estuaries of national significance in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program.

To learn more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit metedeconkriver.org.

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affordable housing in Brick.

Homes Now will manage the rental property, proposed as one- and two-bedroom apartments for income-qualified veterans. The property will remain subject to a deed restriction limiting the use of the units for low- or moderate-income individuals as affordable housing for 50 years.

Homes Now has built more than 200 deed-restricted affordable housing units in town, including 20 single family homes,

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Billhimer as the sole county prosecutor to undertake such an endeavor.

“I know Brad has the support of local legislators, and we want to get the Governor to fast-track this,” said Commissioner Gary Quinn. “We don’t want to drag out his life or ours.”

Quinn acknowledged Billhimer’s presence in the rear of the meeting room, while offering further commentary on what he called the “phenomenal job” the prosecutor has done since his appointment in 2018.

Commissioner Jack Kelly said that he’d received a number of calls asking why a Republican board would support a Democrat appointment.

“What I’ve told every one of them, I’ll say here publicly,” Kelly shared. “Because Brad Billhimer has been a nonpartisan – not a

three group homes for developmentally disabled residents, a 17-apartment building for women and children survivors of domestic violence, and 184-unit low-income senior apartment complex that includes eight set aside for developmentally disabled adults.

This is Round 3 for affordable housing obligations, and Brick - along with 300plus other NJ municipalities - is under the jurisdiction of a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center and has until 2025 to provide units in compliance with that agreement, says township planner (and Affordable Housing Administrator) Tara

bipartisan, but nonpartisan prosecutor who has done an outstanding job for the people of Ocean County. I support anybody who supports the people of Ocean County.”

The other three commissioners echoed similar sentiments regarding Billhimer’s service to the county.

Billhimer’s ties to the community run deep as an Ocean County native who graduated from the Toms River school system. His commitment to the local area continued throughout his educational journey, as he pursued his undergraduate studies first at Ocean County College before transferring to Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

In 1994, he was selected to work in Washington, D.C. as an intern for former United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ).

After earning his JD from Widener University, Billhimer returned to his hometown to establish his legal career.

Paxton.

According to the NJ Department of Community Affairs, affordable housing obligations are based on population changes and growth over time in a region.

Round 3 obligations go through 2025 at which point another round of obligations will begin.

“Part of our Round 3 plan included a Veterans Housing Project, for which we’ve been working on for years to try to get accomplished, and we are excited it is moving forward,” Paxton wrote in an email.

“We were hoping to build a larger veterans

He began by serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Barbara Ann Villano, J.S.C., in Ocean County, gaining valuable insights into the judicial system. He then went on to work in the private sector, ultimately establishing his own criminal defense law practice.

In addition to his law career, Billhimer has actively contributed to the bar activities and community organizations. He has served as an adjunct professor, sharing his professional expertise with students.

In 2018, Governor Murphy appointed Billhimer as the Ocean County Prosecutor, a position he assumed after being sworn in by the Honorable Marlene Lynch Ford, A.J.S.C.

New Jersey’s State Constitution intentionally designates a five-year term for county prosecutors, who are selected by the governor and approved by the state senate. This deliberate provision ensures that their tenure is not synchronized with the

project, but this will be smaller,” she wrote, “ so we will need to amend our plan before the end of the 2025 round.”

The township administration is happy to be making progress with the veterans project, she added.

New Jersey municipalities have a constitutional obligation to provide for their fair share of regional, affordable housing needs to comply with the state’s Supreme Court “Mount Laurel” rulings, that have defined the responsibility communities have to provide a certain amount of affordable housing to people with low or moderate incomes.

term of the governor who appointed them. By setting a fixed term, the Constitution aims to provide continuity and independence to county prosecutors, allowing them to carry out their duties without undue influence from political changes or shifts in gubernatorial administrations.

Only a handful of Ocean County prosecutors have remained in the position for more than five years.

Marlene Lynch Ford, held the position from 2007 to 2013. After her tenure, she received a judicial appointment to the Superior Court and recently retired as the Ocean County Assignment Judge.

Several years prior to Ford, Edward Turnbach served as the Ocean County Prosecutor from 1976 to 1987, making him the second most recent prosecutor to hold the position for more than one term. He was appointed as a Superior Court Judge in 1987, serving until his retirement from the bench in 2006.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

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How To Make A Downtown Without Apartments

Several of our nearby towns are having trouble defining what their “downtown” really is. Most of them are confined to the few major roads going through them. Route 9, 37, and 70 are the big state roads, and there are county roads that usually have a lot of big businesses, but they’re not really “downtown” because they are usually places you drive through to get where you really want to go.

The definition of “downtown” is vague, but usually it’s a collection of homes and small businesses that create local flavor. It’s a destination. People visit Cape May or Red Bank but it’s too expensive to live there.

The “smart money” builds commercial properties first, and then

What Is Real Bullying?

Editor’s note: This letter is a response to the article “Let’s Drive Away Bullying,” published June 17 in The Berkeley Times.

Bullying is very subjective, which makes it hard to pinpoint unless it’s obvious. Calling someone a

builds apartments over –or near – these commercial areas so that the businesses will have built-in customers. This smart money is really stupid. This isn’t how the world works anymore. You can order something from Amazon or a big box store and have it delivered that day.

Convenience is king, and you can’t get more convenient than never leaving your home. That’s why apartments over commercial establishments aren’t a slam dunk anymore.

What a downtown really needs is businesses next to more businesses.

Our leaders need to zone to create jobs. It’s no secret that the Parkway is packed in the morning as everyone goes to work – because everyone is working somewhere else.

Instead of having apartment buildings, build office space. Entice corporations to move their headquarters in. If you want to build up your town, you have to give your people jobs.

If you have 100 people working downtown, they will be spending more money than 100 people living downtown.

I’ve worked in enough offices to know that workers are dying to find an excuse to take a break. A coffee shop on the first floor of an office complex will do way more business than an apartment complex. Why? Because workers will be stepping out to get coffee all day long. “Hey, boss, I’m going downstairs. You want something?”

If you’re home, you might not go to the elevator, go to the bottom floor, then go to

the corner shop. If you’re working, spending 20-30 minutes out of the office to run an errand is a lot more likely.

People don’t usually go out to lunch, or order lunch, when they’re home. But they do very often when they’re at work.

If you live over a restaurant, you’re going to have bugs and mice getting into your home. That won’t happen as much in an office complex because there aren’t pantries for vermin to infiltrate.

Entertainment is usually part of the “downtown” feel. Theaters, small concert venues and other things to do create jobs and a nightlife. When the office crowd leaves, the night shift comes in. They’re not competing for parking with the people who live there all

Letters To The Editor

name? Eh. Saying unpleasant things to someone? Eh. Both of those things require the “victims” to grow a thicker skin that will enable them to get through life much easier, otherwise you will go through life as a “victim” and never really reach your full potential.

So, what is real bullying?

I would say when someone

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is constantly harassed by someone or a group of people using harsh words. Hitting or pushing someone? No. That is battery. Making threats of bodily harm? No. Harassment? No. Stalking? No. Mounting an online campaign of harassment? No. All of those things are prohibited by law and the perpetrators of such crimes should be charged as such.

The problem with our schools, as we recently saw at (Central Regional High School), is that they do nothing about it and allow small situations to grow into bigger situations, and let’s be honest here, school administrations are the biggest bullies of all. Ask any parent who has complained what happens to them or their children, or simply wants proper services put in place to better educate them.

That people believe that they can “drive away bul-

the time.

Additionally, if you’re living in an apartment, you’re spending more than $1,600 a month on rent. You’re not going to be a consumer. You don’t have the money to support your local businesses.

Small businesses create wealth. Apartments only create wealth for one person – the owner of the building.

Due to a lawsuit many years ago, every town has to set aside a certain number of affordable housing units every time there’s a development. Towns are assessed using some convoluted formula and told how many units to set aside. Commercial development works into the equation, too. So, if there’s a huge office building, the town’s affordable housing number

would go up and those units would have to be placed somewhere.

That’s why towns need to have truly affordable units. The state’s definition of affordable is laughable, way more expensive than the poor can really afford. Therefore, towns should create one-bedroom homes.

Instead of filling a downtown area with a few businesses and tons of 3-bedroom apartments, consider this instead: Rows of small, accessible, locally-owned small businesses. Throw on a layer or two of offices. Then top it all off with a floor of one-bedroom apartments. That’s how you make a downtown.

Chris Lundy News Editor

lying” is ludicrous. That is never going to happen because it’s built into the human condition. Can we reduce it? Sure. Eradicate it? No.

The best defense is to raise your children to be good people, to be leaders, to do the right thing, to grow a thick skin, and learn to ignore the (expletive deleted) of the world. That’s how you get around bullying, not by playing the victim. Will even good kids do stupid things? Absolutely, but try another course in raising them instead of coddling and helicopter parenting, don’t accept trophies and awards that they didn’t earn, and stop living your life vicariously through your children. Let them live their own lives because they aren’t you and they will never be you and both they and the world will be a better place when they grow into their own selves

without constantly having to live up to the ridiculous expectations of parents who are bitter about not being who they wanted to be because their parents did to them what they are doing to their own kids.

Stanley C. Bayville

The Supreme Court Has A Legitimacy Crisis

Supreme Court decisions impact every facet of American life. Unfortunately, those decisions don’t reflect the will of the people.

Mitch McConnell’s rightwing majority Court gutted voting rights, opened the floodgates to unlimited corporate money in our elections, struck down gun safety laws, and limited

the government’s ability to protect our air and water. Since they overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has been effectively banned (with extremely limited exceptions) in fourteen states. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have lost access to abortion care.

This can’t go on. We need to move away from these types of extremely partisan rulings and restore the legitimacy of the Court by passing the Judiciary Act to expand and rebalance the bench.

Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history - and they must do it again to ensure that the justices protect our freedoms, not advance their own radical political agendas. It’s time for Congress to pass the Judiciary Act.

Pamela Talbot Toms River

Bill Would Help Federal Workers Fly With Pets

Capitol Comments

Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Fly Pet Exception for Traveling Swiftly (PETS) Act, legislation that facilitates easier overseas transport of pets for all U.S. Government (USG) personnel when they are being assigned to a post abroad. Current law requires USG personnel, both military and civilian, to deploy via U.S.-flagged air carriers when traveling on commercial flights with funds provided by the federal government when they receive orders

for a permanent change of station. This law sometimes causes unnecessary, burdensome, and costly logistical hurdles at transit stops, such as additional paperwork, vaccinations, and potential unforeseen days- or weeks-long quarantine for pets. Since many U.S. airlines have sharply reduced pet transport services since 2020, USG personnel with pets are sometimes forced to deploy once with their families on a U.S. carrier and then again, at their own expense, with their pets on a foreign carrier. The Fly PETS Act would remove these burdensome requirements by allowing USG personnel to deploy via a foreign-flagged carrier if they travel with a pet that no U.S.-flagged carrier will

transport.

Senator Booker’s bill shows bicameral support for facilitating safe and swift pet transportation as Congress authorizes legislation for the Departments of State and Defense. A bipartisan version of the bill, H.R. 3384, was introduced by Representatives Dean Phillips (DMN-03) and Mark Green (R-TN-07) in the House last month.

“USG personnel often experience unnecessary barriers when relocating or moving overseas with their families and pets on government orders,” said Sen. Booker.“These challenges add burdensome costs for diplomats and servicemembers and may dissuade some of our most qualified personnel from taking some overseas assignments. The Fly PETS Act is common-sense legislation that will make it easier for all USG personnel

to transport their pets, reducing the stress they and their families experience as they travel abroad to serve our country.”

“For servicemembers stationed overseas, pets provide comfort, stability, and a reminder of home,” said Rep. Phillips. “But overly complicated hurdles slow down diplomats and servicemembers and their pets from getting to their posts. This bill is a commonsense way to improve diplomacy, reduce costs, and remove bureaucratic hurdles so that American diplomats can travel swiftly and efficiently to their posts.”

The Fly PETS Act would also further U.S. foreign policy goals by helping to staff critical overseas assignments with the best USG personnel and will save U.S. taxpayer money by avoiding transit stops that require additional costs and unforeseen delays in travel time.

$100M Will Be Spent To Support Boardwalks

TRENTON – The Senate approved legislation to allocate $100 million to support the new Boardwalk Fund program to strengthen the boardwalk infrastructure along the shore and invest in the overall rehabilitation, resilience, and revitalization of the boardwalks in Shore communities.

The bill, S-3989, approved with a vote of 37 - 0 and sent to the Governor, is sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo, chair-

man of the Senate Budget Committee.

“The boardwalks are the lifeblood of many of our Shore communities and the Jersey Shore belongs to all of us,” said Senator Sarlo. “It is part of the state’s identity and a part of the lives of so many. The Boardwalk Fund is an ongoing investment that will help local communities reduce the expenses of maintaining their boardwalks, support local businesses and keep the fond

memories of our Shore experiences alive.”

The Boardwalk Fund will utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) COVID State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds which have been dedicated to a wide array of vital economic recovery and revitalization projects across New Jersey.

The application process will be managed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA), which will develop an appli-

cation process and promulgate criteria for a county or municipality, individually or jointly, to qualify for a grant.

To ensure that the fund addresses the most critical and necessary capital needs along the Shore, funding will be prioritized to shore municipalities which have the highest 50 distress scores on the 2020 Municipal Revitalization Index or make a contribution or expenditure greater than five percent of project costs.

ONE MORE REASON TO AVOID STRESS

Stress can wreak havoc on both our mental and physical health. It can even damage our eyes. Stress causes our bodies to increase their adrenaline production, which creates pressure in the eyes and causes vision to blur, making it difficult to focus. Stress also makes our pupils dilate (it is part of the body’s fight or flight response). This lets more light in, improving our ability to see potential threats, but also increasing light sensitivity, which can be uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. Spasms or twitches in our eyelids are other signs that stress may be affecting our eye health, as is the tension in the muscles around the eyes and forehead.

If you have a consistent issue with your eyes, no matter what’s going on in your life, the problem is likely with your eyes instead of your stress level. Make sure to see an eye doctor if you have persistent eye trouble. To schedule an eye exam, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

P.S. If you are experiencing vision problems due to stress, the good news is they are almost always reversible. Better stress management will lead to better eye sight.

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Brick Police EMS Employee Spotlight

BRICK – Each month Brick Police EMS will randomly select by drawing numbers an EMT from their staff to share a little bit of their background and shed some positive light on their contribution to the Brick Township Community. For the month of July 2023 EMT Paul Witham’s #5377 number was drawn.

Paul joined the unit as a part-time EMT in March of 2012, eventually being promoted to full-time in July 2013.

Paul has been an EMT since September 2009. Paul is extremely active within our division serving as an FTO (Field Training Officer), team leader for Special Operations and TEMS (Tactical EMS) as well as a member of the NJ EMS Task Force. Paul has been awarded several times in his career for Life Saving, Honorable Service, Unit Citation and EMT of the Year 2021. Job well done Paul. Keep up the excellent work!

Autism Surf Day

BRICK – This is the coolest tradition in Brick Township! Kids enjoy the waves under the supervision and with the assistance of the Brick Township Lifeguard staff. Enrollment is limited. Autism Surf Day is sponsored by

Coastline Adventure School, Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) and Twin County Soccer.

Open to Challenger kids ages 5 to 18. Program is free and will take place on July 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brick Beach III.

Brick Wrestling Club Camps

BRICK – The Brick Wrestling Club welcomes the young people of Brick Township who want to become park of the community’s tradition of success on the mat. Whether you are brand new to the sport or have been competing for years, the BWC Summer Camps will help wrestlers get ready for the upcoming season by working with experienced coaches and wrestlers.

The BWC offers three camps: advanced (for wresters with at least three years’ experience), intermediates (for wrestlers with at least two years’ experience), and

introduction (for young people with no or limited – under two years – experience). All participants will receive a BWC warmup shirt.

Open to Brick boys and girls in grades 1 to 8. Fee is $65 per child.

Advanced Camp: July 31 to August 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brick Civic Plaza.

Intermediate Camp: August 7 to 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brick Civic Plaza.

Introduction to Wrestling Camp: August 14 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brick Civic Plaza.

Rotary Club Of Brick Township Meeting

Photo courtesy Brick Police EMS

BRICK – Join the Rotary Club of Brick Township for their bi-monthly meeting on July 20 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Tre Pizza, 1048 Cedar Bridge Avenue. Meet your local Rotarians and learn how you can give back to your community.

Local Firefighters Assist Aeromedical Team

Brick Farmers Market

BRICK – At the Brick Farmers Market, you’ll find a wide selection of goods including fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, cheese, pickles, coffee, prepared foods, donuts, jams and jellies, craft beer, flowers, soaps, honey, handmade items, jewelry and much more. The nearly 60 vendors are passionate about their products and are committed to providing you

with the freshest and highest quality items.

The Brick Farmers Market is held every Saturday until September 30 at Windward Beach Park from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Market is pet-friendly in 2023. Admission and parking are free.

View a full list of vendors at bricktownship.net/index.php/brick-farmers-market.

Co-Ed Adult Surf Camp

BRICK – This three-hour camp is the perfect introduction to the amazing sport of surfing. The comprehensive curriculum guarantees your safety, success and enjoyment in a cooperative and supportive environment. This camp will teach you all the fundamentals you need to stay safe and

catch some waves.

Open to Brick residents ages 16 and older.

Fee is $90 a session.

Session 1: July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brick Beach III

Session 2: August 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brick Beach III

Movie In The Park Featuring “Moana”

BRICK – Brick Recreation presents Movies in the Park featuring “Moana” on July 21 at Hank Waltonowski Park. The movie is free to attend and begins at dusk. Please bring your own chairs and blankets.

Street Hockey Clinic

BRICK – The Street Hockey program is designed to introduce children in grades K through 8 to the exciting sport of street hockey. Experienced coaches will provide instruction on the basic skills of the game including stick handling, passing, shooting and positioning. No equipment is needed! Sticks will be provided or you can bring your own. Gloves, shins and facemasks are

recommended but not required. Grab your sneakers and get ready to learn something new and fun!

Open to Brick boys and girls in grades K to 8. Fee is $30 per player. Sign up on Community Pass at bricktownship.net/ departments/recreation.

Session 2: August 2 to 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Just minutes from Toms River and the Monmouth/Ocean County beaches

BRICK – On June 27, Brick Township Fire District #2 and the Brick Bureau of Fire Safety were on hand to assist the Hackensack Meridian Aeromedical Team with a communications exercise.

Photo courtesy Brick Fire Department

What is a “Mom & Pop” Business?

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

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

“ Open for business in a single location.”

So if your “Mom or Pop” need the services of rehabilitation and nursing services, it just makes sense to go to a “Mom & Pop.” Here is a picture of a true “Mom & Pop” business:

Local Pets Available For Adoption

BRICK – Meet Majestic. This gorgeous grey tabby is a sweet 3-year-old girl who’s looking for her forever home. Majestic was sadly surrendered by her previous owners, but she’s ready to bring love and joy to a new family. She thrives as the only cat in the home and loves interacting with all people. She has experience living

with kids and would be a perfect fit for a first-time cat owner. Just remember, Majestic is quite the escape artist, so keeping her indoors is essential for her safety.

You can view this pet and more at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org They are located at 185 Brick Boulevard and can be reached at 732-920-1600.

Photo courtesy Jersey Shore Animal Center

2023 Business Brew – September

BRICK – Join the Brick Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Business Brew Breakfast on September 8 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Town Square, 1930 Route 88, Laurel Square Shopping Center. Make new connections and grow your network while enjoying a delicious breakfast.

Sponsorships available for this Business Brew! Reserve your sponsorship with your registration.

Fee is $15 for members, $25 for guests. For more information, email info@brickchamber.com.

To register, visit BrickChamber.com.

Brick Township Now Hiring

BRICK – The Township of Brick is seeking applicants able to perform the duties of Sanitation Driver in the Township Public Works Department. The position entails performing sanitation collection in automated or manual trucks. Snow plowing required. Must be able to perform required vehicle inspections and maintain records/ reports for same.

Candidates must have the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and the public. Applicants must be self-directed to complete daily tasks. CDL is

required. Applicants must be able to follow all safety standards.

The Township of Brick is a NJ Civil Service jurisdiction and an Equal Opportunity employer. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package including health benefits and the pension plan. Starting salary is $42,000. Interested candidates should complete an online application: townshipofbrick.seamlessdocs.com/f/ EmploymentApplication or forward a complete resume to humanresources@ twp.brick.nj.us.

Brick Township Historical Society Upcoming Meeting

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold a meeting June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. The featured speaker will be Russ McIver of Ocean Township. McIver is a local public historian and chairman of Allaire Village. He will present a program about the history of baseball going back to the 1800s. His presentation will explore the origins of the

game and explain how many of the professional teams at the end of the 19th century had connections to New Jersey. Admission is free and open to the public. Parking is in the lot behind the firehouse. Please use the door on the right on ground level.

For more information about the society, visit their website bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

Summerfest Concert Featuring Jessie’s Girl

BRICK – Brick Township’s SummerFest presented by Pine Belt Cars continues on July 20 with a trip back to what many consider to be the best decade for music with Jessie’s Girl and their Back to the 80s Show. SummerFest is the best free family event in Ocean County.

In addition to great music, each concert has a food court serving great foods and drinks, a beer and wine garden and ends with a dazzling fireworks display. SummerFest is always free to attend.

The Back to the 80s Show with Jessie’s Girl is the World’s Greatest Tribute to the music of the 80s! Jessie’s Girl’s impressive lineup of artists includes a team of NYC’s top rock and pop vocalists backed by one of the tightest bands in the city. Many icons from the 80s have performed with them at their NYC shows including Bret Michaels, MC Hammer, Colin Hay, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Taylor Dane and more. There is no decade like the 80s and no party like The Back to the 80s Show with Jessie’s Girl.

So, throw on your best neon, your leg warmers, use extra hair spray on that hair and come down to Windward Beach on July 20 because it’s time to party like it’s 1989!

Shuttle Bus Information

Brick Township offers a complimentary

Shuttle Bus Service to make attending SummerFest easy and convenient. The Shuttle Bus pick-up/drop-off locations are Drum Point Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Midstreams Elementary School, Lanes Mill School and Brick Township High School. Trips to Windward Beach begin at 5 p.m. and return trips begin at 8 p.m. Parking at Windward Beach is very limited and vehicle access to the park is closed once the lot is filled so we encourage everyone to use the shuttles. Coolers and chairs are permitted on shuttles.

Important Information

• Concerts begin approximately 7 p.m.

• Please bring your own chairs and/or blankets

• Smoking is not permitted in Windward Beach Park

• Pets are not permitted at SummerFest

• Coolers are permitted; outside alcohol is not permitted. All bags and coolers are subject to police search upon entry to the park.

• The Beer and Wine Garden is open to guest ages 21 and over only; no one will be permitted into the garden without a valid ID.

• Guests are asked to please help us keep the park clean by using garbage and recycling receptacles.

Summerfest

BRICK – Brick Township’s Summerfest is just around the corner! Concerts begin approximately 7 p.m. at Windward Beach Park. Fireworks follow every concert. Food Court and Beer & Wine Garden available. Shuttle buses will be available. Visit bricktownship.net for more information. All events subject to change due to weather. In the event of inclement weather,

visit bricktownship.net for information.

• July 20 – Jessie’s Girl

• July 27 – Garden State Radio

• August 1 – National Night Out Against Crime – 6 p.m.

• August 3 – Annual Car Show – 5 p.m.

• August 11 – Drive-In Movie featuring “Top Gun: Maverick” – 7 p.m.

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Little Greyson was out enjoying the beach, boardwalk and rides in Point Pleasant Beach for the very first time. The photo was sent in by Travis Verello. The whole family is now headed to Six Flags Great Adventure, courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Want a chance to win tickets yourself? Email your summer pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may get a message from us!

Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

One of the most interesting forms of life on this planet is the coral reef, with their existence dating back approximately 240 million years. These colorful ecosystems are found all over the world. Unfortunately, they are at risk of being destroyed. The good news is that we can take some easy steps to help them bounce back and continue to thrive.

Contrary to popular opinion, the coral reefs are not plants, but in fact, animals. They live in large colonies and are of hard and soft varieties. They make up less than 1% of the ocean but are home to

around thE JErSEy ShorE

The Coral Reefs

around 25% of the world’s marine life. More than 4,000 fish species rely on the corals to provide food, which then provides food for human consumption. Approximately 500 million people consume fish found on the coral reefs.

The corals thrive in clear, shallow water where sunlight is strongest. The problem is, too muchheat, increasing the ocean temperatures, can cause them to expel their algae and turn white in color. This process is referred to as bleaching.

Aside from providing food for humans, they also help protect coastal communities from storms and

water surges by providing a buffer, slowing down water flow and coastal erosion. Corals and sponges keep their water clean by feeding on particles found in the ocean.

Tropical waters are usually associated with coral reefs; however, the deep-sea corals don’t rely on photosynthesis for their survival, unlike their warm-water counterparts. Instead, food particles from surrounding water are their sole source of nourishment.

Some ways we can help the coral reefs – don’t litter, resist the temptation to stir the sediment as it can smother corals inhibiting them from the ability to

photosynthesize. Avoid stepping on coral reefs – they are animals who can be injured or even killed. Don’t feed the fish or buy coral or any other marine life to keep as souvenirs.

Let’s respect all our ecosystems by allowing them to manage themselves – when left alone, human intervention is not necessary.

I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlifeforanyreason.Managingwildlifewithoutthe proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Should You Appoint Co-Executors In Your Will?

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

As I explain to people when discussing estate planning, one of the reasons you do a Last Will and Testament, and possibly the most important reason, is to provide for the orderly disposition of your assets at the time when you pass away.

A common question that is asked when I am preparing an estate plan is whether someone should appoint more than one person to be their executor. In almost all cases my answer is NO. I do not believe that someone should appoint more than one person to be the executor of their estate.

My reason for this is quite simple. If you appoint two persons to be your co-executors it would require that both of those persons agree on all decisions that need to be made in handling your estate and all documents related to your estate would need to be signed by both persons. In the best-case scenario this can be cumbersome. In many cases, the co-executors do not reside in the same town, which would require that the documents that need to be signed have to be mailed to obtain the necessary two signatures. Of course, this additional mailing would translate into additional costs for the estate.

The problem that we have encountered is what happens when the two co-executors cannot agree on how to settle the estate? For example, suppose the estate has a

house that needs to be sold and the co-executors cannot agree on the sales price. Having the co-executors fighting with each other is not the “orderly disposition of your assets.” If the two co-executors cannot agree on various decisions on behalf of the estate, the only recourse available would be for one of them to go to court and ask a judge to remove the other co-executor. In such a case, a judge will have to choose between the “good” co-executor and the “bad” co-executor. Unfortunately, in many of these cases each co-executor will try to present evidence to the court as to why the other co-executor is the “bad” co-executor. In many cases, the judge will conclude that if the two co-executors cannot agree then it is best to remove them both and appoint an independent person to act as the executor for the estate. (Legally this person would be referred to as an administrator CTA.)

Thus, you could wind up with a perfect stranger handling your estate because your two co-executors could not cooperate with each other. Accordingly, I always urge people not to appoint co-executors but rather to choose the individual they think is best capable of acting as the executor and then naming the other person as an alternate executor in the event the first person is incapable of acting.

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Sound News

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Improved Hearing For A Healthy Mind

Did you know that better hearing might be a key to better brain health? A growing body of research ties hearing loss to cognitive-decline problems such as dementia. So, let’s take a look at the connections and the importance of regular hearing care.

Both dementia and hearing loss are on the rise. An estimated 55 million people live with dementia, per the World Health Organization, which predicts the rate will reach 139 million in 2025. Hearing loss, estimated at over 1.5 billion youth and adults worldwide, could climb to over 2.5 billion people by 2050.

Older adults with more severe forms of hearing loss have a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-led study released this year. Researchers uncovered a 61% greater prevalence of dementia compared to those with normal hearing.

The study adds to ever-increasing reports on links between hearing loss and significant dementia risk. It stands apart from some other investigations by having relied not only on in-clinic data but also homebased information — including testing and interviews — comprising a more nationally representative population across a 65-plus

age group.

Like a rising number of studies, the findings also showed potential benefits of better hearing in curbing the dementia threat. According to the investigators, hearing aid use was associated with a 32% lower prevalence of dementia among those with moderate or severe hearing loss.

It’s not quite conclusive that hearing aids prevent or reverse dementia — future research will continue to probe the issue. But it looks promising. In an online report, the investigation’s lead author stated, “This study refines what we’ve observed about the link between hearing loss and dementia and builds support for public health action to improve hearing care access.”

What can you do? Staying sharp and engaged is easier than you think and starts with regular hearing screenings. Whether your hearing seems to be changing or it’s simply been a while since your last checkup, contact our caring team for an evaluation today!

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always here to answer your important hearing care questions. Please contact us today at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

Come Join The BTPD EMS Family!

BRICK – Brick Police EMS is currently accepting applications for part-time EMT with potential of full-time with expansion of the program in 2024. Full-time staff is hired first from within the part-time roster.

Brick Police EMS is a large progressive municipal based program selected as the 2022 Pre-Hospital program of the Year for the State of New Jersey, running 11,000 calls for service per year with a Special Operations Division, Tactical Medical Team

embedded in the Brick Police SWAT Team, water rescue and Technical Rescue with Brick Township Fire Companies. Part-time starts at $25 per hour with annual raises up to $27.50 per hour with 8 paid holidays and a $200 uniform allowance annually. They are flexible with additional testing dates if you are unable to attend the posted date and times. More information can be found by visiting brickpoliceems.enrollware.com.

Child Passenger Safety Checks

BRICK – As we approach the warmer weather seasons, Brick Township Police Department EMS is prepared to perform child passenger safety checks. Whether you are a new or seasoned parent, grandparent or caregiver to a young child/infant, stop by and let one of our certified CPS Technicians give you peace of mind that your child is safe. Our technicians will assist with installation as well as give you guidance based on

the latest research and child passenger laws. Thank you to the Laurelton Fire Company as in years past for providing a place to conduct our events.

Dates: June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27.

Child passenger safety checks are from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Laurelton Fire Company, 1725 Route 88 in Brick. For more information call 732-451-2038 ext. 6.

Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Exploring Ozempic And 8 Natural Alternatives For Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Balance

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You may have been hearing a lot about a pharmaceutical drug called Ozempic and how it works for weight loss. Known generically as semaglutide, it’s prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. This med belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and is given by subcutaneous injection.

GLP-1 is a hormone in everyone’s body that helps to regulate (specifically lower) blood sugar levels. By mimicking the action of GLP-1, semaglutide helps to increase insulin secretion which then reduces glucose production in your liver. In doing so, there is less glucose secreted by the liver, and this helps manage blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 diabetes.

I am glad that people are waking up to the idea of balancing blood sugar and insulin, and the more complex idea that cravings can be controlled by working on these mechanisms. I talked about this in my book called Diabetes Without Drugs and used my knowledge to formulate a dietary supplement called GlucoScript.

Prescriptions for Ozempic and other diabetes drugs have increased dramatically due to commercials and promotions about its value for weight loss. You can certainly talk to your physician about it.

Aside from medications, I recommend a ketogenic or keto-carnivore diet to help one reduce weight dramatically and quickly. The ketogenic diet will result in greater weight loss compared to the drugs. The trial I reviewed showed about a 10-pound reduction over 30 - 56 weeks for participants taking the drug. Compare that to a keto diet which might

give you a 20-pound weight loss over about 6 months to a year. Naturally, the weight loss achieved is contingent on how many cheats you have.

Now let’s talk about a few natural approaches that some people consider. Many of these herbs are in my GlucoScript which I sell at my vitamin shop.

1. Dietary Changes: A low-carb, no refined sugar diet can only help!

2. Physical Activity: Regular exercise is a cornerstone of weight management.

3. Cinnamon: It’s not a substitute for blood sugar medication, however some studies suggest it helps. Sprinkle it!

4. Berberine: This herbal has been studied for its potential effects on lowering blood sugar levels and has strong evidence for its use.

5. Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Sometimes used for neuropathy, alpha-lipoic acid has also been studied for its benefit to blood sugar.

6. Banaba Leaf: Provides “corosolic acid” which may improve insulin sensitivity, helping you to use blood sugar more effectively. It blocks the absorption of some carbs in the gut leading to a reduction in blood sugar spikes after eating.

7. Holy Basil: Also known as Tulsi, it increases insulin secretion and improves insulin sensitivity. It reduces cortisol which is a stress hormone associated with weight gain.

8. Resveratrol: It improves insulin sensitivity and activates AMP-activated protein kinase an enzyme that scoops up glucose from the bloodstream.

For a longer version of this article, and more natural remedies that work well, as well as recipes, please visit my website suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2023 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under:

2. Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad below (counts as 1 word). Use separate sheet if necessary.

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office. Please feel free to stop in and check your ad.

Calculate Price As Follows:

3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $

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Total = $ *In order to qualify for discounts, the same ad must run over the requested weeks.

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8 Pair sharing a <3 necklace, probably

12 Instruments in some Gershwin works

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16 Tabula rasa

18 Joie de vivre

19 Susan who wrote, “The writer’s first job is not to have opinions but to tell the truth”

20 Sources of fleeting joy?

22 “Wrong hand, silly”

26 Active front?

27 Postulant

28 Grace period?

31 “Toodles!”

33 Tree on the Lebanese flag

34 Latin law

35 Place to get high and pass out?

37 Rx writers, often

38 Device that requires spin control

40 Inoculation fluids

41 Literary alter ego

42 Self-consoling sigh

44 Animal in Aboriginal cave paintings

46 Line on a handwriting test

50 One of two tarot card groups

51 Went viral

53 State whose road signs feature 8-Downs

54 Academic term

57 Nice parent

58 Dessert with a high point

59 Son of Hera

60 GRE org.

61 Like a fly ball to the warning track

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1 Safari runners

2 Heterogenous union

3 One working with a dictator

4 Perfectly

5 Lacks options

6 Rose up on stage

7 Leaves in a pot

8 Symbol of 53-Across

9 Was awash in euphoria

10 Study aid

11 Three-part fig.

13 Bag

14 Eyelid issue

17 Make dough or bread

21 Earthenware vessel

23 Bags

24 Breeding grounds

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25 Clipped

28 Wiped out

29 One having a cow?

30 Not well-done in the least

32 Derived from gold

35 Brandon __: Hilary Swank’s “Boys Don’t Cry” role

36 Tiny tech powering Iron Man and Black Panther’s suits

39 Tours of duty

41 Sweet

43 Fox holes

45 “Mine! Mine! Mine!” criers in “Finding Nemo”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of july 15 - july 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be feeling like your every move is being watched or that rules are more stringent right now. You can receive favorable results if you continue to put your best foot forward and remain focused on your current projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : Remain optimistic and you can discover the hidden benefits. Numerous opportunities could be waiting for you and might help to create something worthwhile out of what may have once seemed like less useful materials.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be feeling a need to compromise when it comes to disagreements in order to keep the peace. You could be feeling generous towards loved ones or friends. Try not to take good luck or forgiveness for granted if it comes your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try to avoid getting wrapped up in a new romantic entanglement or a get rich quick venture for now. A less emotionally dependent friendship can help create a calming space even in the face of criticism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : You may be bighearted enough to forgive and forget. Debts could be weighing heavily on your mind right now so it could be best to avoid major purchases until you have things more under control. Be careful to not get distracted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Words can have more impact than you realize. Sharing wisdom and advice is a real responsibility, be sure you are 100% transparent. There could be someone suspicious of your motives right now

so do your best to reassure them when you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be feeling more in tune recently when it comes to your social instincts and ability to create happiness for yourself and others. Be careful to avoid letting someone else alter your viewpoint with their own agenda.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A sense of purpose may accompany you wherever you go. Your friends or family might not share your passionate ambition and determination for success, but it does not mean they do not respect you and love your enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You cannot evade your obligations, but they do not need to be your only priority. There can be more to life than work; remain upbeat and optimistic. Don’t exaggerate your abilities just to impress someone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now may be the time to embrace new people and things. Your social circle could expand exponentially if you participate in community activities or group outings. Focus on innovative ideas and concepts rather than emotional intrigue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may secretly be harboring romantic feelings for a coworker or friend. Try not to mistake friendly or work-based situations for romantic affection. Remain realistic and be sure you are focused on your job or duties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mind is a tool that can be used any way you might need. Look for reliable information and hammer out some of the details you may need to refine. Try to avoid misunderstandings with your loved ones or coworkers.

MAKE THE MOST OF RIPE, JUICY TOMATOES IN THIS DELICIOUS DISH

By America’s Test Kitchen

TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND CUMIN -YOGURT DRESSING

Serves 6

4 to 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/2 teaspoon table salt

3 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon

1 small clove garlic, minced or put through garlic press

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 small scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

leaves

Ground black pepper

1 small chunk feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

1. Core and halve tomatoes, then cut each half into four or five wedges. Toss wedges with salt in a large bowl; let rest until a small pool of liquid accumulates, 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, scallions, oregano, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Pour mixture over tomatoes and accumulated liquid; toss to coat. Set aside to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.

3. Crumble feta over tomatoes; toss to combine. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

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