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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Officials demand the Department of Veterans Affairs to fast track a new facility to replace the aging James J. Howard clinic (pictured here) in Brick Township.

W h i l e pl a n s fo r to fast track this projBy Bob Vosseller t he D e p a r t me nt of OCEAN COUNTY Veterans Affairs to the clinic seemed to ect.”

Freeholder Gerry P. – The county needs fast track a new facili- be prog ressi ng, isa new clinic for its ty to replace the aging sues with the federal Little, who is liaison over 40,000 veterans James J. Howard clin- bidding process led to the Ocean Counand officials are tired ic in Brick Township. the VA to cancel a ty Veteran’s Service of the federal governOcean County Free- contract to build the Bureau, said the VA needs to explain the ment’s “needless de- holder Director Jo- clinic.

Vicari added, “we reasons beh i nd t he lays” in building one. seph H. Vicari said, That was the view “our veterans fought are working closely latest delay. “We have e x p r e s s e d t h r o u g h for us when we need- w it h C o ng r e s s m a n been patient, but now a u n a n i mou sly ap - ed them and now, we Chris Smith, who is it i s t i me t o move p r o v e d r e s o l u t i o n are ready to fight for the senior member of a he a d a nd get t h is by the Ocean Coun- them. The facility and the New Jersey Con- project done.”

Bot h Freeholder s ty Board of Chosen the location are sim- gressional delegation, (Clinic - See Page 4) and Rep. Andy Kim Freeholder s a sk i ng ply too small.”

Supporters Celebrate Trump On Flag Day

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT B E AC H – I t w a s billed as one of two rallies in support of President Donald J. Trump but it had more of an atmosphere of a beach party - which was fine for those who turned out for the Flag Day gathering.

Ab out 20 Tr u m p suppor ters tur ned

out in shorts, bathing su it s, re d hat s a nd red, white and blue attire for the oceanfront event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the boroug h. A second rally was held at the Middletown Shopping Center Kings Highway that day.

“The idea is to get people to come out and gather with those

who support Donald Trump for president and to network, have a good time and talk and share different ideas with people,” event organizer Daryl Brooks, Trenton, said.

“We’re all having a nice time and we’ve been organizing and protesting to open up New Jersey so we are out here networking,”

he added.

On Memorial Day a large rally was held at the borough’s Silver Lake Parking lot calling for a relaxation if not full out cancellation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and quarantine citing the economic impact on businesses throughout the state and ques-

tioning the medical data that was used to make that decision.

A number of small American f lags were placed on the beach and birthday cake was served up to attendees in honor of the President’s birthday which happened to fall on Flag Day, Ju ne 14.

A Trump re-election (Flag - See Page 8)

June 20, 2020

Still No Future For Oyster Creek

By Patricia A. Miller LACEY - Although it’s been nearly a year since the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station was shuttered after more than five decades of operation, there won’t be any new businesses on the site for quite some time.

That’s because it will take eight years for Holtec International, the current owner of the site, to decommission the 800-acre property off Route 9 South here.

“Holtec has no immediate plans for the site at this time,” according a post on the company’s website. “As decommissioning proceeds further along, Holtec looks forward to partnering with the local community about possible future uses.”

Holtec has already hosted and will continue to host future stakeholder information forums, to provide a regular stream of information regarding its decommissioning plans.

Holtec is responsible for the decontamination and decommissioning of the plant.

Company officials plan to move all radioactive materials away from the site by shipping the plant’s used nuclear fuel to an interim storage facility in New Mexico.

Until then, canisters with spent nuclear fuel will be safely stored at the Oyster Creek site under the custody of Holtec’s security organization, according to the company’s website.

Oyster Creek was the oldest boiling water reactor plant in the United States. It went online on Dec. 1, 1969. The plant closed on Sept. 17, 2018, more than a decade ahead of schedule. Holtec International purchased Oyster Creek from longtime owner Exelon Generation in September 2018.

Holtec’s principal business concentration is the nuclear power industry, dry storage and transport of nuclear fuel. Holtec is also a major supplier of special-purpose pressure vessels and critical-service heat exchange equipment such as air-cooled condensers, steam generators, feedwater heaters, and water-cooled condensers.

“We will do as much as we can to continue providing an economic benefit to the community,” (Oyster - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 1 sent a letter on May 26 to Smith and Kim pledging them any assistance the county could offer.

John P. Dorrity has served as the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau for years and his reputation for being an outspoken advocate for veterans’ benefits and services is well known around the state.

Dor rity recalled the effor ts in the 1980s to secure the current facility. “It was the first of its type in the country and when it was first discussed it was planned as a mini-hospital. We were very proud of it when it opened in 9192. I remember the protests we had back then to help get it going. At that time Bergen County had the largest number of veterans in the state.”

That has changed and Ocean County has the most now. Dorrity put the number of veterans at around 41,000. “We get veterans from Monmouth County as well that come here. We need a new clinic now,” Dorrity added.

Dor r it y doesn’t blame the federal Veterans Association over the delay.

“The specificity on the federal level for const r uct ion is i nsa ne a nd th is pandemic didn’t help.”

He said he’d like to see the new facility based more centrally in Ocean County and believes Route 9 in Bayville would be ideal.

“ T he Fr e eholde r s h ave t he r ig ht mindset but the veterans need this in a jurisdiction that is centrally located and has plenty of parking.” Dorrity said adding that he’s spoken with officials who said they’d prefer a new facility be based in either Brick where it is now or moved to Toms River.

He said he’s hoping that contract issues impacting the project are rectified soon. “These are good contracts but the mechanics of some of these contracts make it crazy.”

Among the many veterans who utilize the current clinic is Michael Colicchio, 72, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is a resident of Holiday City in Toms River.

“I’m originally from Jersey City Bayonne and we had a clinic in Jersey City and a vet center in Secaucus which was pretty convenient. I’ve been going to the one in Brick since I moved down here in 2008. I go every six months for a checkup or a medications refill.

My appoint ments are pret t y f luid,” Colicchio said.

“Sometimes there is a wait with things like getting the earwax blown out of your ears but that’s not crucial. I don’t know if moving the clinic will correct that because you still need doctors,” he added, referencing the shortage of staff.

“I can’t complain about treatment and I still see my civilian doctors who I can get to see in a couple of hours. If there

is room for improvement of its physicality, yes. Parking - you have to park close to Highway 70 sometimes,” Colicchio added agreeing with Dorrity’s idea of a Bayville location on Route 9 in a currently vacant strip mall lot.

Colicchio said “if I get there at 8 in the morning, I don’t have much of a problem. If I get there at 10 in the morning then I have to park on a side street or on an access road almost to Route 70.

It all depends on time of day and day of week. It does get busy and there is a wait at times but every doctor has that problem. There is usually more than a handful of veterans there waiting, maybe 10 people at a time.”

Congressman Andy Kim, who has toured the clinic twice in the 18 months he’s been in office, co-wrote a recent op-ed with Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey. They said that the federal government has let down the veterans, and did not keep their promise.

The current clinic was made to serve a population of about 5,000, an eighth of the cur rent veteran population in Ocean County alone, they said.

“In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in Ocean Cou nt y for a new CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more modern facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was

halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need,” they wrote.

“At the time, the VA said that restar ting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower cost s” a nd wou ld be done “i n li ne with VA’s new business practices” to “ensu re alig n ment with the cu r rent VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense. We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until finally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024.

That’s a decade after this process was started,” they wrote.

This latest decision came as a surprise to officials, and they have not received sufficient explanations as to how this project fell through the cracks, they said.

Even while the plan for a new facility is getting started, the VA can do the following right now, they said: • fully staff the current clinic • establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet vets closer to home • find solutions to the parking problem meet with veteran leaders publicly to provide transparency and hear what they have to say.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER My Mother's Recovery From COVID-19 I n ea rly Apr il, my 74-year-old mother, a highrisk patient, contracted COVID-19 while in an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania. She was successfully treated in a hospital outside of Philadelphia, PA with a blend of treatments including oxygen, chloroquine (treatment for malaria), antibiotics, and Tylenol. Because of the attentive healthcare workers and their responsiveness, she was not put on a ventilator, despite her sudden spike in fever and drop in oxygen levels.

Some physicians treating COVID-19 patients report ventilators to be causing more harm than good and should be used only as a last resort. This has been reaffirmed by the recent treatment guidelines issued by the National Institute of Health. I am eternally grateful for the excellent and smart care that my mother received and it has made me think about the big picture of present and future therapies for COVID-19.

Physicians and hospitals should be open to all possible treatments for COVID-19. Successful treatments, like the ones my mother received, are available now. Patients have also had successful recoveries using Remdesivir, a strong antiviral medicine. And most recently, a very old therapy model – blood plasma from recovered patients – is being seriously investigated.

Other methods for healing patients have been reported around the globe but are not routinely explored here. Intravenous vitamin C, a known anti-inflammatory nutrient and immune system booster, is just one of these. Treatments using a mix of hydrogen and oxygen gases, known as hydrogen therapy, seem to be

able to turn oxygen deprivation symptoms around by reducing the causes of inflammation in the body.

In addition, homeopathy has had success in India for COVID-19, as it has had success in many other times in history during widespread infections. Our medical professionals and government leaders must be open to learning from other successful methods around the world. Being open to various ways of treating patients will save lives. As one of New Jersey’s new laws removes malpractice liability for healthcare practitioners during this crisis, there is a great opportunity to think outside the box and to try new treatments with patient consent. Attempts at creating a vaccine for coronavirus have not been successful in the past. Our focus should be on individualized treatments.

Even if a vaccine is successfully developed, it won’t be ready for use for a long time (one year – 18 months) and it will not be appropriate for everyone.

It is imperative to find feasible solutions for infected individuals now.

Making sure that we maintain and strengthen treatment options is not only important for COVID-19 and any infection but it is also critical for individual health.

As we move forward to the point when we can return to our lives - our livelihoods, schooling and social gatherings - let us make sure to preserve health care choices. And let us not allow politics, business incentives or tunnel vision get in the way of truly healing people who become ill.

Hilary Jersey Lawrence

A Plan To Lower State Taxes Governor Murphy!

Don’t squander your best chance to show true leadership!

Governor, you have recently been talking about a “fiscal disaster” in the post-corona period. Knowing your DNA make up, you might be rushing to raise taxes as a solution to this disaster. Governor, do not use the corona crisis as an excuse to satisfy your longterm itch to raise our taxes or to create new ones. You should instead use this crisis to cut spending and slash costs, like any reasonable family or private business would do, when faced with a financial disaster.

It’s time to show the world that you are capable of doing more than raising taxes or parading your face on TV telling us how many people got infected or died from corona. We would like to remind you that the residents of New Jersey are already taxed up to the hilt and this is not the time to play favoritism towards your political allies at the expense of the taxpayers.

You should be keen of one important point. Your polls are currently high and you might be flying high too.

However, we would like to remind you of the fate of two of your predecessors, Governor McGreevey who raised taxes and Governor Christie whose polls were so high after storm Sandy, that he felt emboldened to do anything he wanted. Both of them went crashing down.

And remember the first President Bush? His polls were in the stratosphere after Desert Storm. However, he got booted out of office shortly after, because of higher taxes.

So don’t feel emboldened, Governor, by your high polls.

Polls can change in the blink of an eye.

This is the most appropriate time to cut expenses and it’s been long overdue. For that matter, we offer our own recommendations that we pub-

Letters Editor lished on Facebook inTo April The be unnecessary to raise any 2018 at facebook.com/njptr and on our website at njptr. org. In fact, Mr. Sweeney’s “Path to Progress” mirrors our recommendations, except that ours were published three months before he published his, so don’t think we copied them. So if you are reluctant to use his because his name is attached to them, please use ours, take credit for them and call them the “Murphy’s recommendations to save New Jersey from a financial catastrophe.”

How should you handle the financial crisis coming our way? Two simple steps: 1. In the short term, freeze all public workers and teachers’ salaries at their current levels until the financial crisis improves, and 2. In the long term, cut the exorbitant healthcare and pension benefits they currently enjoy for all new hires.

(Public workers and teachers: Please spare me your sob stories, this does not affect you or apply to you) It’s ironic that during this crisis, no public workers or teachers lost a penny compared to the private sector people who got crushed by losing their jobs and their businesses, are still waiting for their stimulus checks or unemployment benefits, and still have to pay the high salaries and exorbitant benefits of those public workers.

Governor, the pain should be shared equally by all parties. We’re all in it together, aren’t we? The private sector already paid the price for this crisis, it’s now time for the State workers to share in that pain. By following our recommendations, it will

taxes or to have any mass layoffs of public workers, like you suggested here and there, since the money saved will be enough for all public workers to keep their jobs.

Governor, this is your best chance to show true leadership. If you raise taxes, your daily TV appearances will be long forgotten by the next election. The people will only remember the pain, the suffering and the higher taxes you inflicted on them and on their families.

So what side will you be on, Governor? The public workers whose salaries and exorbitant benefits are still intact despite a major financial crisis, or the private sector and taxpayers who got devastated during that crisis and still have to pay those public workers’ high salaries and benefits?

Do the right thing, Governor. This is not the time to play politics. Control your impulses and reject any proposal from the NJEA and the public sector unions, who will most likely pressure you to raise our taxes to keep their benefits intact. Otherwise, you will risk triggering the worst depression New Jersey has ever known, which will be deservedly named “The Murphy’s Depression.” Don’t believe me, Gorvernor? Ask your friend Ben Bernanke.

He is the expert of the Great Depression of 1929 and the architect, along with Greenspan, of the Great Recession of 2008.

George Kneisser Executive Director NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform

Republicans Stifling Right To Vote It is absolutely appalling that some Republicans in this nation such as in the states of Iowa and Georgia are now, in a presidential election year, in the middle of a still deadly pandemic, actively taking steps to deny Americans the democratic right to vote! Just reported in Iowa despite great success in voter participation by mail in their recent primary, Republicans in that state then quickly took measures to enact legislation to prevent mail-in voting, outrageous!

In Georgia recently voters who went to vote in primaries in their state found themselves waiting i n long, long li nes for hours despite getting up very early in the morning to exercise their democratic right to vote! They were told that either newly received voting machines were not working right or that poll workers did not have the correct codes for the machines!

Have our local, state and federal Republicans i n New Jersey stood up and loudly condemned these obvious and deplorable efforts by Republicans in other states to shamefully suppress voting? Answer: No! Patricia Murphy Toms River

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Justice In Policing Act Would Reform, Not Dismantle, Law Enforcement From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced that he will co-sponsor the Justice in Policing Act, H.R. 7120, a bill that would make critical reforms to America’s law enforcement system in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and a number of other deaths within communities of color by law enforcement personnel.

“The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and so many others are tragic and stark reminders that reform isn’t just necessary, it’s a matter of life and death,” said Congressman Kim. “The way to achieve justice and create real public safety isn’t to get caught in partisan fights about debates over defunding or dismantling our law enforcement, but by making real meaningful change to make law enforcement more accountable to the people it serves and by ensuring communities of color get the resources they’ve

been denied for too long. I’m proud to stand with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to support this bill and will fight hard to see it passed into law.”

The Justice in Policing Act provides critical reforms that address ongoing issues impacting law enforcement and communities of color with the aim of greater public safety. The bill would ban the use of chokeholds, end racial profiling, make lynching a federal crime, mandate data collection on police encounters, ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on effective, community-based policing programs, and streamline federal law to prosecute excessive force and establish independent prosecutors for police investigations.

In the past weeks, Congressman Kim has joined peaceful demonstrations calling for justice for George Floyd, has held a virtual forum on discrimination and bias, and has met with black community leaders to hear their concerns and discuss solutions on police reform and other critical issues. In the coming weeks, the Congressman will be holding additional listening sessions and convenings to elevate the voices and issues of the black community in Burlington and Ocean Counties.

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N.J. Department of Health Issues Guidance for Outdoor Organized Sports TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health today issued guidance on COVID-19 health and safety protocols for outdoor organized sports activities which are set to resume as of June 22.

The guidance permits practices and competitions for low-risk sports (golf, tennis) that do not involve contact, and modified no-contact practices for medium-risk (soccer, baseball, softball) and high-risk (football) sports.

Traditional practices and competitions for medium-risk sports are expected to be allowed as of July 6, and on July 20 for high-risk sports. As of now, only outdoor activities will be permitted.

“Sports provide an opportunity for healthy exercise and skill building,” said state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

“This guidance will enable these activities to resume while protecting the players, coaches and staff – and the larger community – from the spread of COVID-19,” Persichilli said.

Under the guidance, outdoor athletic facilities are permitted to open and be available for organized youth and adult sports activities. Municipalities retain the discretion to open or close municipal fields or facilities for these activities.

Each sports program is required to develop a preparation plan that includes social distancing, staggered schedules, screening, equipment cleaning/sanitation, and face covering protocols, among other measures.

Programs should consider consistent groups of

the same staff, volunteers and athletes, and avoid mixing between groups. Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and equipment to practices, and equipment sharing should be limited.

Practices and games must follow outdoor gathering limits including athletes, staff and any visitors or spectators.

Staff and parents/guardians/visitors are required to wear cloth face coverings at practices and games. Athletes are encouraged to wear masks during downtime, but not during physical activity.

Nonessential visitors, spectators, staff, volunteers, vendors, members of the media, and activities involving external groups or organizations should be limited as much as possible.

The guidance does not apply to professional sports activities or US national team activities. High school sporting activities under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) must abide by NJSIAA protocols, which shall consider state Health Department guidance, and per Executive Order No. 149, may not resume before June 30.

Youth sports summer camps, which are permitted to open July 6, must follow camp standards in addition to the organized sports guidance.

Follow the New Jersey Department of Health on Twitter @njdeptofhealth, Faceboook /njdeptofhealth, Instagram @njdeptofhealth and Snapchat @njdoh.

For more information, visit nj.gov/health.

MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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BREAST SURGERY & BREAST ONCOLOGY Theodore Lygas, MD, FACS, Board Certified Breast Surgeon

EXPERIENCE MATTERS!

#2 Busiest Breast Surgery Practice In America (According To The National CMS Rankings.)

Six Common Questions About What to Expect After Breast Cancer Surgery Surgery is usually the first step in treating breast cancer in order to remove the tumor and any surrounding tissue that may be cancerous. It’s a daunting situation for any woman to have to face and one that brings up a lot of questions even after your physicians have determined the kind of surgery that is most appropriate for you based on the stage and type of cancer. The most important thing to know is that you can and should ask all your questions and make sure you feel fully informed of your options and the alternatives.

There are six questions women typically ask regarding what to expect immediately after breast cancer surgery.

1) How Long Will I Be In The Hospital or Surgery Center?

If you have a lumpectomy, you will most likely go home the same day of surgery. Even with a mastectomy, with or without breast reconstruction, you can even go home the same day. YES! In today’s day and age, we have long-acting novocaines that we can inject in the area of the surgery as soon as we’re done, so that whole area will be numb, with no pain, for at least two or three days post-operatively. At that point you’re only taking something such as Tylenol.

We have certainly come a long way with post operative care of breast cancer surgery patients.

banner was f lying as well.

“We really just want people to come out in support and enjoy themselves,” Brooks added.

The rally was not organized in conjunction with any county or local Republican political organizations but Brooks said he expected some members of Republican groups to stop by.

He and Frank Cott had organized the two events along with Michael Shapiro who was present on the beach and who also came out for the Memorial Day protest.

“We’ve been protesting since March for businesses to reopen and against the tyranny of Murphy and his executive order and the stay at home order. We were fighting for small businesses. We’ve been doing all this work - night, day 24/7 - and today is just about coming out having a piece of cake, flying the flag for Flag Day, celebrate President Trump’s birthday. Today is just a happy day,” Ayla Wolf said. She organized the Memorial Day protest held in the borough.

“Our rallies include everyone. We are for everyone. Trump has never really been a Republican; he isn’t really a Democrat either. He is anti-establishment and we are celebrating him for that. Republicans hate him, Democrats hate him but he’s really not either party,” Wolf said.

Sporting a red cap with the number 45 embroidered in white, Candace Moore noted that along with Brooks, she was not the only black American to be part of the rally. “I’m new to the group. I’m from Pennsylvania but I have friends around here and I wanted to come and hang out with some fellow Trump supporters. It encourages you to stand your ground. I will be voting for Trump again in November.”

Moore said she felt governors had overridden “our constitutional rights by shutting down our businesses and our state.

Even in the wake of a national emergency you can’t violate the constitution. I’m not afraid to say I’m a Trump supporter.

I used to live in Philadelphia which is a very liberal town so if I can wear my hat there, I can wear it anywhere.”

Shapiro said “we’re here to celebrate the President’s birthday and support Jenkinson’s Beach.”

Representing Latinas for Trump was Rowan University student Diana Jiminez of Glassboro who said she supported the president’s position on immigration.

“I think the immigration rights should be stricter. I came from Columbia and don’t think it’s fair for immigrants to come and get a job right away. My mother has a master’s in international business and we all had to wait 10 years to come here,” she said.

“I think this country has been going down a bad course for many years and the establishment government has let it all happen. Trump is the first person not associated with them and never took any money from them so he’s doing what he feels is best for the country,” David Rasp of Point Pleasant said.

Brick resident Edward Xavier Young said he’s been to a number of rallies, protests and celebrations including a protest the day before at the governor’s “spacious compound in Middletown, one of his five mansions around the world but today is a day of happiness and celebration. It is President Trump’s 74th birthday and it is also Flag Day and it is also the anniversary of George Washington creating the United States Army.”

Young also said he felt the governor had overreached his authority concerning the shutdown of the state and business. “The people of New Jersey can’t wait to vote him out of office.”

2) How Do I Care For The Incision and Stitches?

Because we use waterproof dressings on the incision, you don’t need to change the dressings.

It’s ok the shower the day after your surgery. One exception to this would be if drains are in place, and then your physician will guide you on how to best handle that. But in general, the stitches will stay in two weeks post-operatively.

3) Will I Be In Pain Afterwards?

As in questions one, we explained that with theses new long-acting novocaines that are injected as soon as the surgery is done, patient’s don’t experience any discomfort or pain for two to three days, and after three days any discomfort is handled by Tylenol. And Yes, this even occurs after a mastectomy.

4) When Can I Resume Normal Activities Like Exercises?

Usually, you’ll feel comfortable resuming your normal activities very quickly. After a simple lumpectomy, you can resume activities the next day, and after a mastectomy, in a couple of days.

Your doctor and nurse help will assess what’s best for you and your activity level. As a general rule, activities such as running, exercising at the gym or heavy lifting, should be restricted for two weeks.

Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation wishes to acknowledge the Professional Heroes who rise each day in this upside down world to care for those in need.

In fact, they and all Long Term Care Professionals do this every day of the year.

They, too, are on the front line.

5) Will People Be Able to Tell I’ve had a Lumpectomy or Mastectomy?

Breast cancer surgery has come a long way and it’s not the radical deforming surgery it once was, in your grandmother’s day. Advances in procedures and oncoplastic surgery, combining not only the cancer surgery, but plastic surgery with minimal or hidden scars, are very prominent in today’s day and age.

We all know someone who is that Professional Hero.

Thank them!

6) When Do I Get The Results?

You should expect to receive the pathology report after your lumpectomy, or mastectomy, about four days or so post-operatively.

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Continued From Page 1 said Pierre Oneid, Holtec’s Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer.

“The decom missioning project will draw an inf lux of specialized decommissioning personnel who will join the project at different stages, boosting the local economy.”

Around 200 employees are expected to remain at the plant during the decommissioning process. The number of employees needed is based on the decommissioning strategy, according to Holtec.

Several buildings at Oyster Creek have al rea dy been demol ished a nd t ransfor mers on the site have been deconstructed and removed to improve the plant’s security profile. Many of the fur nishings and materials inside the buildings have been donated to area nonprof it organizations, schools and civic groups.

So what could help replace the power and business lost after Oyster Creek’s shutdown?

The Board of Public Utilities last fall gave Trenton-based Orsted permission to build and operate a 1,100 MV off-

The Southern Ocean Times, June 20, 2020, Page 9 shore wind farm 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City. The wind farm could provide power for half a million homes and businesses, according to the Orsted website.

“We commit to keeping local residents informed as we navigate the successful phases of our Decommissioning Program, earning their trust as an honest and truthful communicator, said Joy Russell, Chief Communications Officer for Holtec. “We are committed to keeping our decommissioning activities fully transparent at all times and sharing them with our host communities. Educating the local residents and policy makers in the art and science of decommissioning is a high priority for us.”

Tow n s h i p C o m m i t t e e m a n Pe t e r Curatolo says the governing body is hoping for ratables - either businesses or residential - to replace Oyster Creek ratables. But since it will take a number of years to decommission the site, no companies have submitted any permits.

Cu r rent bu si nesses i n tow n have already suffered due to COVID problems.

“We have some businesses in our town that have died,” he said.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – There are more than 3,000 food establishments in Ocean County and many restaurants and eateries will soon be taking advantage of the opportunity to provide outside dining to residents and visitors.

County officials are looking to make this reality as it works with municipalities where restaurants are located on county roads.

Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly said that “up until now many of these restaurants have been allowed only curbside pickup and delivery due to Gov. Murphy’s executive order forcing the closure of restaurants.”

Kelly is the liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department. He added, “we have received a number of calls from municipalities asking that we help accommodate restaurants located on county roads that want to have outside dining. We want to do everything we can to make this happen safely.”

Outside dining started up on June 15. The Board of Freeholders can only assist on County roads.

Ocean County has been in discussions with town officials from Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and Toms River Township to determine the best set-up that will allow a good dining experience while keeping everyone safe, Kelly noted.

The County will allow for the temporary closure of one block of Washington Street, a County road, from Main Street to Robbins Parkway to accommodate outside dining in Toms River while in Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach, the County roadways will remain open for the motoring public but will allow for barricades to be positioned to block off the parking spaces along the roadway so people can safely access the restaurants while dining tables will be located on the sidewalk.

“We are working to help our small businesses that have been dramatically impacted financially by the coronavirus,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

Vicari said, “we want to do all we can to accommodate them while keeping safety a priority.

Their economic health is the county’s economic health. We wish Gov. Murphy had allowed for this sooner.”

Each request by a municipality will be taken on a case by case basis according to Kelly.

“As of right now we are working with the towns to assist in meeting the needs of these businesses. It is key to their future and their success,” Kelly added.

Ocean County Administrator Carl W. Block said the provisions will not go beyond the coronavirus emergency.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Inspectors Ready For Restaurant Reopening

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As restaurants begin to reopen, the Ocean Count y Health Depar tment will be some of the first people in the establishments, inspecting them to make sure patrons and employees are safe.

Outdoor dining began on June 15. The inspectors will be making the rounds as these open. Previous to this date, the Health Department had been inspecting restaurants that are offering curbside and drive through services, as well as grocery stores.

“The main goals of the compliance checks up to this point were to ensure substantial compliance with the New Jersey State Food Code,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “Official ratings were not given at that time, however a facility that was not in substantial compliance would have been given a full inspection and time afforded to correct issues.”

Any eatery that is not complying with COVID-19 executive orders will be referred to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for enforcement, he said.

“We not only want to make sure you’re safe from food-borne illness and other health concerns while dining out but we also want to keep everyone safe when we are in these establishments doing our job,” said OCHD Environmental Health Coordinator John Protonentis.

“We’ll have a t y pical busy sum mer ahead of us with approximately 3,250 retail food establishments within the jurisdiction of the OCHD with a good amount scheduled for inspection. The OCHD will also continue to provide guidance and assistance to long-term health care facility food preparation activities to those that request such.”

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“The OCHD still expect our residents to follow social distancing and health hygiene measures whether dining out or participating in other activities,” Regenye said. “Food establishment managers and their staff must encourage customers to follow these guidelines if we hope to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus moving forward.”

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – People are still very concerned about COVID-19 and want to get tested, but state officials warn that there are companies out there offering false or misleading claims regarding testing.

“As public access to COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibody testing increases, so do opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to make money by exploiting people’s confusion and fears,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re urging consumers to do their homework, understand the types of tests being marketed, and recognize what those tests can and cannot do, so they don’t fall victim to false promises and outright scams.”

Some of these companies are otherwise legitimate small businesses who are incorrectly stating information about the tests. Some are outright scammers, the state said.

Some people are trying to sell tests that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because they may not provide accurate results. Some people are going door-to-door performing fake tests for money, and some are offering free test kits in exchange for people’s personal and health insurance information.

There are also reports that scammers posing as contact tracers are texting New Jersey residents with messages saying they came in contact with someone who had COVID-19. The text messages ask people to follow links and then try to get them to reveal their personal information.

Two recent businesses were sent ceaseand-desist letters because of claims made claims in the sale of antibody, or “serological,” tests for COVID-19. One was a health club in Morris County and the other is a dentist in Passaic County.

Antibody testing differs from diagnostic testing in that antibody testing is intended to determine if you possess antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which indicates past exposure to the virus. Diagnostic testing is intended to determine if you currently have the disease.

One claim was that the serological test can determine “if someone has already contracted the virus and, thus, has developed the antibodies to prevent contracting it again.” The statement appears misleading, according to the attorney general’s office, because a person may have contracted the virus but not yet developed antibodies that would result in a positive antibody test, and because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long.

In another claim, the presence of a particular antibody would mean a patient is “now clear, they have the antibody, they’re safe.”

The statement appears misleading because it has not been established whether the presence of COVID-19 antibodies conveys immunity, and, if so, for how long, or whether someone with antibodies would not be able to spread the virus, Grewal said.

“Misinformation of this nature has the potential to provide false security to individuals and contribute, in the aggregate, to widespread public harm, and also violates New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act,” the Division stated in the letters.

“Unfortunately, where there’s money to be made, scammers, con artists, and identify thieves are never far behind,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

“Consumers should be wary of anyone advertising tests for sales via email, on social media, or over the phone. With testing now widely available in New Jersey pharmacies and healthcare practitioners’ offices, fi nding a trustworthy testing site is easier than ever. And consumers should understand that legitimate contact tracers will never ask for social security numbers, bank account or credit card information, or insurance numbers over the phone.

They don’t need that information.”

Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Testing-Related Scams: • Want a test? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you want an antibody test, reach out to your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. They can help you figure out if the test will be covered by insurance and where to fi nd a legitimate clinic, and can ensure that you understand what the results mean.

• Do research before buying. Scammers put pressure on people to buy or commit without giving them time to do further research. Before you agree to anything, do some investigating. Check the FDA website to verify claims that a test has have been approved by the FDA or has received an emergency use authorization issued by the FDA. • Understand your options. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a detailed guide to testing for COVID-19. Understand the different tests available and what you need.

Never share your personal information with strangers. Only make purchases and share your personal information with people and companies you know and trust.

• Know what a legitimate contact tracing interview entails. To learn more about the contact tracing process, go to the NJ Department of Health’s Contact Tracing for COVID-19 webpage.

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The stay-at-home order was issued on March 21 to slow the spread of COVID-19, and medical professionals have said this has been successful.

“We would not be at this point today had we not taken this step,” he said. The stay-at-home order has saved countless lives.

The stay-at-home order was rescinded immediately.

Additionally, the capacity for indoor events has increased. The new headcount is whichever is less: 25 percent of the building’s capacity or 50 people.

Face coverings and social distancing of 6 feet is still required.

He did note that if the downward trend of cases reverses, then restrictions might be enforced again.

Outside Events The studies show that transmission is less frequent outside, Murphy said. Therefore, restrictions on outside events will be more lenient.

The limit for outdoor gatherings is being increased to 100 people, Murphy said. Any gathering that falls under the 1st Amendment, such as religious gatherings outside or protests, are exempt from that number.

The state expects to increase the number to 250 people on June 22 and 500 people on July 6.

Therefore, schools should prepare for graduations with as many as 500 people as soon as they are allowed on July 6.

All outdoor recreation is now being allowed, except in the case of amusement parks, water parks and arcades because these businesses have a high number of people with high-touch surfaces, he said.

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New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while. Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming.

During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer. Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances.

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

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Most people with diabetes have to avoid fruits entirely, at least the starchy sort. But I think figs are okay. Figs made news in 2019, and I bet it wasn’t even a 2 second blip on the news when researchers published profoundly useful benefits! We now know that a fig-derived compound called “abscisic acid” may be helpful for metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Why is this important? It’s time to stop making yourself crazy and just enjoy your food again. My book, Diabetes Without Drugs, explains exactly how to do that. See any chain book store, Amazon or my own website. Also, I am happy to send you some delicious recipes via email.

Here are some tips for healthy eating: 1. Fig Fruit. Include fig fruits, or take a dietary supplement that contains this ingredient as part of its formula. Clinical studies support “abscisic acid” for blood sugar benefits, and it ranks up there with gymnema sylvestre, cinnamon and berberine.

2. Oils. Don’t use old oils, freshen them periodically because they go rancid quickly. Some healthy oils include almond oil, grape seed oil, tea seed and olive oil. Some oils are more harmful because they cause higher levels of inflammatory compounds. If you’re interested in my other article, find it on my website. It’s called “The Best and Worst Oils to Cook With.”

3. Flour. One of my favorite flours to cook with is almond flour, as in 100% blanched almonds. Almond flour has approximately 20 carbs per cup, versus over 70 carbs for wheat flour. It also contains “salicin” which is a cousin to aspirin so it has analgesic benefits! Almond flour is also gluten-free.

4. Alcohol. It attacks your pancreas which is the organ that controls blood sugar. So I highly recommend you avoid alcohol.

I’d suggest you pay the few extra dollars to buy alcohol-free extracts of vanilla and almond for your baking recipes.

5. Cheese. Cheese is like dope to some of us! Cheese contains a protein called “casein” and also “beta Casomorphine-7” which act on your brain’s opiate receptors! Milk has some, but it’s really concentrated in cheese and ice cream.

That’s where the nefarious oxycodone, heroine and morphine drugs bind to!

This presents a challenge for people who have diabetes and/or dairy allergies.

For those of you who want to be casein free, skip the cheese entirely. But if you want to try an experiment, test yourself with a sheep or goat-derived cheese.

People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else so eat a well-balanced diet. The right foods sustain and improve your health because they are natural and not man-made. Basically, the “right foods” have a shorter distance between Point A and Point B meaning there is a direct line from the Earth to your plate.

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TRENTON – Health and safety standards for municipal pools and private swim clubs set to reopen June 22 were issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.

The guidelines include parameters for reduced capacity; social distancing in and out of the water; enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures; and other measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Pools facilities are defined as conventional pools, hot tubs, spas, wading pools, special pur pose pools, pools operated by or ser ving campgrounds, clubs, churches, cities, common interest communities, counties as well as other types outlined in the guidelines.

Gov. Murphy signed Executive Order 153 permitting these facilities to open as of June 22. Facilities are required to develop a COVID-19 Pool Operation Prevention Plan that complies with the guidelines and the Executive Order.

“Pools provide a welcome respite from heat as well as recreational opportunities,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

She added, “ these st and ards will ensure that precautions are in place t o p r o t e c t t h e h e a lt h of s t a f f a n d pool-goers while enjoying the pool this summer.”

Under the guidelines, staff must be

screened for fever and symptoms on entering. Facilities are urged to stagger access to entry and exit points to avoid congregation, and reduce capacity to 50% for the facility and grounds.

Social distancing of six feet is also required while in the water, as well as on the pool deck, with the exception of immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners.

A sign-in sheet is to be maintained for all staff and patrons to facilitate potential contact tracing efforts.

Patrons can use their own water play equipment, such as goggles, snorkels, f i ns, k ickboa rds, pool noodles and toys, but sha r i ng is proh ibited and such equipment cannot be rented for patrons’ use.

Staff and pool-goers are encouraged to wear a cloth face covering outside of the pool when social distancing of six feet cannot be maintained, with the exception of children under age 2 and lifeguards on active duty.

Sharing furniture and equipment such as lounge chairs, towels, umbrellas and other equipment provided to patrons is prohibited except among immediate family members, caretakers, household members or romantic partners. Cleaning and disinfecting are required after each use.

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Inside The Law Home Inspections Are An Important Part Of The Home Buying Process By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The process of home buying can be overwhelming. One major concern of all buyers, whether they are a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, is the condition of the home. Certainly, the home may have new rugs or paint and updated countertops, which makes the home aesthetically pleasing. However, more important is the age and condition of the major operating systems, such as the furnace, air conditioning units and electrical panel. Also, does the home have any structural concerns such as foundation cracks or roof leaks, which are not readily visible. Even more concerning, are there any environmental concerns, such as mold or asbestos that would impact the ability to safely reside in the home. All of these concerns can be fully investigated by a certified home inspector, thereby giving a home buyer the necessary information required to make a wise home purchase.

A home inspection should always be performed by a New Jersey Certified Home Inspector. Always confirm that the home inspector that is hired has the proper training, sufficient expertise and a flawless reputation. Many times your realtor can provide referrals and work with the home inspector to schedule the inspection. There are several types of home inspections, of which a buyer will have to decide which ones best serve them. The first is the general home inspection to ensure the structure and major operating systems are all performing properly. The second is a termite/wood destroying insect inspection, wherein the inspector will check for signs of active or pass insect activity. Finally, there is a radon inspection, which checks the level of radon in the house. Radon is a radioac-

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tive gas formed by the breakdown of radium, which occurs naturally in some areas. Radon can accumulate in the home, which is not safe for the residents.

In addition, if the house utilizes a septic system, well water or oil for heating, the buyer may want to further seek out a specialist to ensure that these essential systems are in compliance with all applicable laws and service the home safely.

Also, if the home had a septic or oil removed at some time in the past the potential new home buyer may choose to have tank scans or soil testing to confirm that there is no contamination.

Continue reading our follow up articles related to these important home buying tips. Future articles will review the post inspection process of further investigation of governmental records associated with the home, obtaining contractor estimates, and the negotiation process with the seller for repairs or credits.

We at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Health Officials Issue COVID-19 Guidelines For Summer Camps TRENTON – New Jersey’s Department of Health today issued COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for summer youth camps following Governor Mu r phy’s execut ive order allowi ng operations beginning July 6.

The opening of youth day camps will provide New Jersey families who are in need of childcare services with a viable option in addition to traditional childcare centers. The guidelines provide procedures for camp operators to implement health and safety standards for staff and campers such as screening, hygiene, social dist ancing and staff/camper ratios.

“Summers for our children means being outdoors and engaging in activities with friends, and for many, day camps are an important part of their summer,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “These guidelines will help ensure the health and safety of our children, camp workers and the greater community from the infection and spread of COVID-19.”

Executive Order No. 149, signed by Governor Murphy, allows the resumption of childcare services, youth day camps and organized sports.

Youth sum mer day camps will be permi ted to operate on or after July 6 provided that they develop and implement a COVID Operational Plan that meets the requirements of Executive Order

149 and the guidelines. All summer youth camps are required to submit the Youth Camp Attestation Form to the Department of Health no later than 24 hours prior to the opening date.

Under the guidelines, cloth face coverings for staff and campers shall be worn when social distancing of 6 feet bet ween assig ned g roups can not be maintained. Staff are also encouraged to wear cloth masks while working unless doing so would inhibit the individual’s health; the individual is in extreme heat outdoors; or the individual is in water. Cloth face coverings should not be put on children under age two because of the danger of suffocation.

Daily health screening for COVID-19 will be put in place at entry for campers and staff. Both indoor and outdoor camps should ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that groups include the same children each day and that the same staff remain with the same group e a ch d ay. M i x i ng b e t we e n g r ou p s should be restricted.

Residential and overnight camps are not per m it ted. I n addition, off-site activities, f ield trips, contact spor ts and inter-group competitions are prohibited.

Youth camps are licensed by the state Health Department, and applications must be completed and submitted at least 14 days prior to the start date of activities.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Revising Police Use Of Force Policy

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – In the wake of the worldwide protests against the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal outlined plans to revise how New Jersey officers use force.

The Use of Force Policy will determine when the state’s 36,000 law enforcement officers can and can’t use force against civilians. Additionally, there will be public comment on this policy. Residents can comment online and there will also be listening sessions in every county hosted by the county prosecutor.

Grewal will host an online forum on June 24 to discuss the current policy and describe some of the changes that might occur. You can register for this by visiting register.gotowebinar.com/register/2061728745537443599.

“The Use of Force Policy affects everyone, and so everyone should have the opportunity to weigh in on its revisions,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We want to hear from a broad cross-section of our state: police officers, civil rights advocates, religious leaders, victims’ rights organizations, and community members.

We especially want to hear from those that have had negative experiences with law enforcement officers because we are committed to getting this right. By engaging residents across New Jersey, we will

ensure that the updated policy reflects New Jersey’s values.”

The public comments can be given at nj.gov/oag/force, which will be open through August 1, 2020. The portal allows residents to submit comments about any aspect of the Use of Force Policy, but specifically requests input on topics that will be discussed as part of the revision process, including: • Specific tactics designed to subdue a subject (e.g., chokeholds, neck restraints, strikes to the head and face, use of police dogs); • Engaging subjects with serious mental illness or substance abuse issues; Exhausting all other reasonable means (e.g., verbal warnings) and pursuing de-escalation before resorting to deadly force; • Applying force proportionate to the subject’s alleged conduct (e.g., limiting the use of force when the subject has committed a non-violent offense); • Less-than-lethal uses of force (e.g., bean bag shots, rubber bullets, disabling netting); • Duty to intervene when another officer engages in excessive use of force; Firing a weapon at a moving vehicle; • High-speed car pursuits; • Reporting and training requirements; and Any other proposals that reduce the risk of injury and death to civilians while maintaining the safety of police officers.

Concert Will Raise Funds For Animal Rescue

By Chris Lundy LACEY – Several local musical acts a r e ba nd i ng t oget he r t o s p e a k out against animal cr uelty by hosting a fundraising concert.

The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Hebrew

Park, located at 327 Manchester Ave in Lanoka Harbor.

The line-up includes Useless, OC Rippers, Reinado, and Side Pocket Louie.

A $5 donation is requested and all funds collected are going to local animal rescue organizations.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JUNE 20 - JUNE 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone who sparks your ambitions might inspire you to do bigger and better things. It isn’t necessary to spend a lot of money to achieve your dreams, so avoid whipping out your wallet too often in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may rebel without a just cause in the week ahead. Competition could be a source of aggravation that tempts you to go your own way. Focus on inspiring ideas and get motivated to overcome knee-jerk reactions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A possible boost to your ambitions might mean that you actively look for opportunities for advancement in the week to come. You may meet someone whose glamorous style and success you hope to emulate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Life is easier to navigate once you realize that everyone may be in the same boat and rowing in the same direction. A spirit of compromise can make relationships more empowering and enriching in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Where there is a will there is a way, and the way can run more smoothly when there is goodwill. Whether you are at work or at play, you can foster better cooperation in the week ahead by being especially generous and tolerant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A romantically tinged encounter might mislead you into thinking you have found true love, or a friend could suggest a plan that appeals to your hopes for fast cash. Get good advice before you commit to anything new this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may wish to present a more attractive facade as this week unfolds. Remember that a smile can light up your face and bring happiness to others. Loved ones may act in unexpected ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your efforts to be sociable or affectionate might gain traction as the week ahead gathers steam. You probably won’t act on wishful thinking if you carefully consider a plan and find hidden benefits before launching it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone close may guide you toward more profitable choices as this week unfolds. Nothing can prevent you from maintaining reward-driven momentum once it is established.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your best trait might be a do-or-die attitude that will likely bring you some rewards and opportunities in the week ahead. People in high places may take note of your passion for perfection and give your ideas the go-ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be in a romantic frame of mind during the upcoming week, but you should be poised to shift gears, as a loved one or partner may put major undertakings into motion. You can creatively contribute to someone’s success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Past mistakes could create a stressful situation at home. Deal with any problems calmly and focus on achieving your long-term goals as the week unfolds. Understand that you may need to take steps to make things right.

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