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By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – All fewer places for people shops were impacted by to set up tables.

“For some of these COVID-19, not just the brick and mortar ones. vendors, this is their That’s one of the rea- primary income,” he sons the Beachwood said.

The Ocean CounFire Department held a family-friendly fair to ty Fair was cancelled let vendors and crafters earlier this summer. sell their wares. Fire- Recently, Stafford’s fighter Brian Sutera, a Founders Day and Barmember of the event negat’s Pirates Day had committee, said with a also been cancelled or lot of local events being indefinitely postponed.

─Photos courtesy Beachwood Fire Department Brick’s SummerFest concerts were delayed a month and the first one had to be cancelled.

The reason is that there are limits to how many people are allowed at gatherings – even outdoor ones. In a way, big events like the Ocean County Fair are victims of their own success – they draw too many people to be held legally.

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That’s why a smaller venue was a good option. Sutera said they reached out to vendors to see what they thought about having an event in the parking lot and got good feedback. Almost three dozen crafters, farmers, food servers, and entertainers signed up. There was also music by Jerry LaStella. He donated his time, playing acoustic guitar.

There was another group (Fire - See Page 4)

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It’s come to the point in the election cycle where candidates announce their endorsements, showing the public who else is backing them.

In the House’s 3rd District, which contains parts of Ocean and Burlington counties, incumbent Democrat Andy Kim is being challenged by newcomer Republican David Richter.

Back to back, Kim announced an endorsement by former President Barack Obama and Richter announced an endorsement by former Congressman Tom MacArthur, who was narrowly defeated

by Kim for the spot two years ago.

“I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats,” said President Obama in a post on Medium. He banded together a list of Democrats throughout the country – some in close races - as a “fi rst wave of 2020 endorsements.”

“Together, these candidates will help us redeem our country’s promise by sticking up for working class people, restoring fairness and opportunity to our system, and fighting for the good of all Americans - not just those at the top. They make me optimistic not just about our party’s chances in November, (District - See Page 4)

Police Regulations Changing Because Of George Floyd

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The updating of use of force protocols for police, existing police training, addressing racism and better rapport between the law enforcement and the community were among the many subjects touched on during a recent virtual forum.

Various law enforcement representatives addressed community policing, concerns of social justice and police accountability during

an online town hall meeting hosted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

The forum called “Moving Forward: A Conversation on Law Enforcement and Community Policing” also focused on internal affairs investigations. It was streamed live on the evening of July 29 and was sparked by rallies calling for social justice reforms in the wake of the George Floyd Black Lives Matter protests.

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−Photo by Bob Vosseller Hundreds of local residents came together for justice at rallies and protests like this one, which took place in Jackson.

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tional Security Council, I saw firsthand what it takes to lead our nation in times of crisis. In Congress, I’ve done everything I can to continue to lead by putting facts before politics, working for people instead of corporate special interests, and delivering real results for our community.”

Kim has also been endorsed by a few dozen unions and groups such as VoteVets and End Citizens United PAC. Meanwhile, in the Republican camp, Richter was endorsed by MacArthur.

“David has the private sector leadership

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aged to do so. There were wide aisles for people to walk through so they could social distance. Each and every vendor was at least six feet apart. People could make their way through the vendors, see the fire trucks, and then hit the food court, all with plenty of room.

This was the first fair like this that they have ever done, Sutera said. Given its success, they might do it again.

Continued From Page 1 but about our country’s future long after that.”

Kim served Obama as the Director for Iraq on the National Security Council among other positions in national security.

“I’m honored to have President Obama on our team as we mount our historic bid for reelection,” Kim said. “Serving under President Obama at the White House Na-

Continued From Page 1 of people that were helped by this – the residents. People missed going to fairs and festivals and needed an event like this to bring the family.

The coronavirus was on people’s minds, though. Everyone working the fair were wearing masks, and visitors were encour-

Local vendors got a chance to show off their wares.

experience that the residents of the Third District deserve from their Representative,” said MacArthur. “As both a former business owner and a former Member of Congress, I know that David understands what needs to be done in order to rebuild our economy, create jobs and get the residents of the Third District back to work.”

“It is an honor to have received Tom’s support and endorsement,” said Richter. “During his time in Congress, Tom was able to accomplish a great deal for this district, including ensuring that the largest employer in the

region, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, was protected from closure. As the next Representative from the Third District it is my hope to be able to build and expand upon many of those same successes.”

Richter had announced his candidacy when he was a speaker before President Donald Trump held a town hall in Wildwood in January. He boasts endorsements from the National Rifle Association and most local Republicans, whether individually or by group.

Richter is the former CEO of global construction management firm Hill International.

A lot of volunteer hours went into the planning of the event.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

e DitoriAl Where Do You Get Your Bad Ideas?

We need contact tracing for bad ideas.

Contact tracing is a term everyone learned during the pandemic. When it c ome s t o COV I D -19, officials have said that contact tracing is one of the best tools they have. It allows them to know who you came in contact with. They can find out who gave it to who. Then, those people who have been in contact would be tested and quarantine would be recommended.

We need to do this for bad ideas. If you’re hospitalized with COVID-19, medical professionals should ask you where you get your information from. It would go like this: Nurse: “Were you at any gatherings?”

Patient: “Yes.” Nurse: “Were you wearing a mask?”

Patient: “No.” Nurse: “Why not?”

Patient: “We don’t need them.”

Nurse: “Where do you

get your news?”

Patient: “Pictures on Facebook.”

The nurse would write down where the patient heard news. Facebook.

Twitter. YouTube. Cert ai n news outlet s… all of these have been complicit in spreading false information about COVID-19 (and pretty much everything else).

After a few months, we’d have a huge body of data showing where people are getting dangerous information. The Federal Communications Commission can fine the network or social media site for knowingly spreading dangerous information.

Family members of the deceased can file a class action lawsuit.

Is this a far-fetched idea? Yes. The other option, of course, is for everyone to just stop lying to the A mer ican people, but that’s even less likely.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Jackson Parke Project Forced On Residents When is it unconstitutional?

How is it possible that the interests of New Jersey developers can supersede vital provisions in the Fair Share Housing (FSH) Act, A-500, and when do the FSH Attorneys choose to turn their heads to such provisions as a means to help developers cash in at the expense of residents’ concerns?

Jackson Parke North is located in the historical areas of Cassville and Rova Fa r ms. T he project by Lennar and EL@Jackson, owned by Jack Mor ris, will be transporting 100 truckloads of fi ll per day for the next 2 years. This amounts to 1 truck every 5 minutes for 8 hours every day. Which also means that commuters who use Route 571 will have their commute disrupted for years and taxpayers footing the bill to repair tow nship roads of Reed and Perrineville from deterioration of truck traffic. These small country roads were not made for even a school bus and car to pass, let alone tandem truck.

The massive fi ll demand for this development is only being done to elevate the land 10 feet above ground level so the proper t y ca n accom mod ate basements for some of the 551 units due to high water table and wetlands.

Ultimately, this two-part project, (North and South) will have 1,100 units total and environ mental impacts on the waterways, endangered species, historical sites, coupled with the lack of access to public t ranspor tation and employment, along with a storm-water management plan that will exhaust into the Rova Farms Lake tributary potentially flooding re side nt s dow n st rea m.

Most, if not all of these provisions are cited in the Fair Share Housing

Letters To The Editor Statutes A-500 and this de- dence of their allegations. Education Is Key veloper, the FSH attorney and Ocean County Judge has blatantly decided to ignore it.

In April 2020, Ocean Count y Super ior Cour t Judge Mark A. Troncone ordered the Jackson Planning Board to over tur n their unanimous denial of the project and then on July 7, 2020 sided with FSH and the developers granting a fi nal approval of the North section and assigned a monitor to oversee the South’s approval.

Judge Troncone and the FSH attorney Adam Gordon ignored strong opposition and overwhelming credible evidence f rom Jackson residents and a new g rassroots organiz at ion , CU PON. J MOC (Citizens United to Protect our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester). CUPON.JMOC was created in late 2019, where residents sought to ensure responsible development and land use that upholds State and Township laws. We live here, enjoy our homes and neighborhoods, respect our schools, fi rst responders and the importance of our environment, as almost half of Jackson is on well-water. CUPON conducts extensive research and analyzes documents provided by both township and developer’s experts, applies codes, NJ statutes and then asks questions... a lot of questions.

What our young organization has discovered is participating in the democratic process and practicing our First Amendment Right, the freedom of speech (or asking questions), comes at a heavy price, especially when money is involved.

Not only has the Fair Share Housing attorney, Adam Gordon made baseless allegations of anti-Semitism against our organization and cited two other lawsuits, another questionable development we a sked questions on and another with the Department of Justice, both without evi-

So who knows how Attorney General William Barr heard about ou r you ng hometown group. But interestingly enough, similar to a high school rumor, if you say it enough times it must be true and those lies can be spewed alongside case law in a court brief.

But while Adam Gordon, Judge Troncone and the DOJ regressed into their school age mentality, they never a sked about ou r diverse membership of residents from all walks of life, ethnicity, culture and religion.

Therefore, when Judge Troncone sided with FSHC on behalf of Lennar and EL@ Jackson to essentially mandate 1,100 housing units (Jackson Parke North and South) to accommodate 220 Fair Share Housing units, it was done with prejudice against the Jackson Planning Board, its experts, residents and CUPON.JMOC to ensure a fi nancial windfall for the developers. Judge Troncone act ually chose to ignore residents’ concerns about potentially contaminated fi ll and sided with attorney Gordon’s biased attacks and lies contained in letters to the Judge stati ng that “ the residents never brought up the fi ll” ignoring Planning Board minutes of residents and CUPON.JMOC testimony.

As a result CUPON.JMOC raised funds and retained legal counsel paid for by countless concerned Jackson residents to uphold our rights for a fair process and our quality of life. It’s time to retur n land use decisions to local governments and keep politics and f inancial inf luence out of local government decisions.

Elenor M. Hannum Jackson Citizens United to Protect our Neighborhoods Jackson and Manchester

For Police News headlines read: “New Jersey moves closer to licensing police officers.”

That may be a step in the right direction, but it is not the answer to resolving the problems facing many police departments today: police accountability standards, and the perception of police brutality.

Want a better police officer, then raise the educational requirements for becoming one! All police departments as a condition of employment, should establish an entrance level requirement that mandates all new police recruits possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Studies have repeatedly shown that college educated police officers have generally rated higher in overall police performance, with substantially fewer civilian complaints. Studies have also indicated that a four-year college experience allows for the maturing of the person through both academic course work and daily interaction in a more dynamically, culturally diverse setting.

While advanced education will not make a competent person of one who is intellectually deficient, when all other factors are equal, the college educated man or woman is generally better qualified for police service than the one who is not.

To their credit, the New Jersey State Police and a few local New Jersey police departments, have already instituted a bachelor’s degree requirement for new inductees into their departments.

The quality of police service will not significantly improve until higher education requirements (a bachelor’s degree) are required as a condition for employment for all new police officers – education is the key!

Borden Applegate Jackson

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bill Barr Questioned About Anonymous Federal Agents Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. United States Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) and 23 additional Senators sent a letter pressing Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Secretary Chad Wolf for answers on the alarming actions taken against protesters by federal law enforcement agents deployed by the Trump Administration, as well as threats

by President Trump to deploy federal officers to more American cities. These steps are all the more alarming in the face of the recent and tragic loss of Congressman John Lewis, a titan of civil rights whose life embodied the American tradition of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.

In the letter, the Senators cited recent aggressive and excessive actions taken by federal agents dispatched by the Trump Administration against protesters in Portland, Oregon. They also stressed President Trump’s latest comments threatening

further deployments, saying in the Oval Office on Monday, “I’m going to do something - that, I can tell you. Because we’re not going to let New York and Chicago and Philadelphia and Detroit and Baltimore and all of these - Oakland is a mess.

We’re not going to let this happen in our country. All run by liberal Democrats.” Previously, President Trump had called protesters “terrorists” and told governors to “dominate” them and “do retribution.”

“We write with urgent concern about disturbing reports of actions by Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security officers against American protesters, as well as threats by the President to deploy federal law enforcement agents into the streets of more American cities. Federal officials should not be dispatched into the streets of our cities without proper authority, training, and accountability. Nor should they be violating the civil rights of Americans who are exercising

their First Amendment rights and seeking reforms of their own government’s policies,” the Senators wrote.

The Senators continued: “Critically, it remains unclear what legal authorities the federal government has invoked for its militarized interventions in American cities. All of this is part of an alarming pattern by the Trump Administration in taking an aggressive and excessive response to protests catalyzed by the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. This includes the forcible clearing of peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House, shortly before a photo opportunity for President Trump near St. John’s Episcopal Church - reportedly at your direction, Attorney General Barr.

The right of Americans to join together, assemble peaceably, and protest is vital to our democracy. It is at the core of the First Amendment. We decry violence in all its forms.

But Americans should be able to exercise their rights under the First Amendment without inappropriate interference or legally questionable activities by federal officers. They should be able to expect accountability, transparency, and professionalism whenever federal forces

are on the streets of America’s cities.”

This letter was signed by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Wyden (D-OR), Merkley (D-OR), Harris (D-CA), Blumenthal (D-CT), Udall (D-NM), Van Hollen (D-MD), Whitehouse (D-RI), Markey (D-MA), Durbin (D-IL), Sanders (I-VT), Heinrich (D-NM), Warren (DMA), Kaine (D-VA), Baldwin (D-WI), Casey (D-PA), Duckworth (D-IL), Klobuchar (DMN), Carper (D-DE), Brown (D-OH), Bennet (D-CO), Hirono (D-HI), Smith (D-MN), Gillibrand (D-NY), Leahy (D-VT), Coons (D-DE), and Reed (D-RI).

The Senators’ questions for Barr and Wolf in the letter include: Who - the Attorney General, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, or some other official - has directed the federal response to the protests in Portland and Washington?

And who is directing such operations in other American cities?

The Trump Administration has not clearly articulated its legal basis, if any, for deploying federal officers to American cities to engage in this conduct against protesters. And it is far from clear that all of these activities by the Department of Justice and the Department of

Homeland Security are fully and properly authorized under federal law. When will the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security provide a full public explanation of its purported legal rationale?

As explained above, there have been extensive reports of federal officers wearing camouflage and tactical gear who have jumped out of unmarked vehicles and detained protesters in Portland, but these officers have evidently lacked any obvious identifying markers.

What agency or office is conducting these operations?

What legal authority do you believe permits this activity?

Which official made the final decision to authorize this activity?

Do the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security intend to use this tactic, or similar ones, in other American cities?

Why have federal agents deployed in American cities and authorized to execute arrests not consistently worn uniforms identifying them as law enforcement officers and indicating their employing agency?

Some reports have indicated that federal agents in Portland have detained individuals who were not near federal property.

To the extent your agencies are relying on legal authorities regarding the protection of federal property, what do you believe are the legal limits on the actions of federal agents operating at a significant distance from federal property?

For the Department of Justice and/or Department of Homeland Security officers who have been deployed to Portland, Washington, and any other American cities to respond to recent protests, what training have they received in terms of crowd control, use of force, and civil rights?

Department of Homeland Security agents are reportedly set to be deployed to Chicago soon, and the President has also referenced cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, and Oakland. In what cities is the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security currently planning deployments against protesters?

When the Department of Justice and/or the Department of Homeland Security deploys officers to respond to protesters in an American city, what notice will be provided about the nature and scope of their activities - including whether federal agents will be operating in the streets without identifying markings?

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Continued From Page 1 Residents were able to submit questions pr ior to the for u m moderated Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer who introduced a large number of speakers during the over two hour session. Billhimer said “this is part of our ongoing series of 21 for 21 community policing projects and the purposes of these programs is to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. This is our first virtual presentation.”

“This dialogue is important the depth of George Floyd in Minneapolis was tragic and criminal in nature. My goal, the attorney general’s goal and all of us in law enforcement is to make sure something like that doesn’t happen here, anywhere in New Jersey or anywhere in the United States,” Billhimer said.

Third Congressional District Rep. Andy Kim was the first to speak and he touched on the recent loss of 17-term Congressman John Lewis who was a civil rights leader.

“In the last few days we said our farewells as a nation and in Congress to my colleague John Lewis. I feel honored and blessed to have served with him for the time that I had. He had the courage to stand up for what he believed in and for justice and equality for our nation,” Kim said.

The congressman added during his last conversation with Lewis, “he reminded me that the whole world was watching the United States right now and we needed to push forward and remain a place that is committed to the fight for justice, for equality, addressing systemic racism.”

“I know through this meeting…we need to show that this is really about service to the community. There is no bill that we can write that will erase the challenges that we face…all of us need to work together,” Kim added.

Billhimer said “the Attorney General in New Jersey is revising our use of force policy. That policy was originally put into place in 1985 and then it was revised in 2000. It really hasn’t changed since the year 2000. It provides standards and guidance for all law enforcement officers as to the amount of force that they can use to compel compliance to an unwilling subject.”

He noted that the Attorney General was looking for public input and guidance and comments made from forums like this across the state.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said, “Over the last 50 years we’ve seen a lot of changes in policies.

We’ve seen policies in domestic violence, notifications, warrants - all these things impact the public safety of the residents.

We’ve seen changes in equipment, computers and video cameras. The technology we have now is phenomenal.

“All these things are assisting us and public safet y. The thing that hasn’t changed and what I’ve seen is the aspect

The Berkeley Times, August 8, 2020, Page 9 that is key is the passion to serve,” the Sheriff said. “These young people have the same passion. We have many young people who want to step up to the plate and serve the public.”

He noted that protests in support of equality and opposition to police brutality within the county had been peaceful.

“Everyone respected each other’s rights and I think that’s good and I think we are for tunate in this county to have

the support of residents. I think that is the key here - we have to respect each other.”

Others on the panel included Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Joseph F. Mitchel, Retired Police Instructor Ocean County Police Academy Chief William Dikum, Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker, Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office represen-

tatives Capt. Anthony Carrington, Sgt. Thomas Tiernan, William Scharfenberg, Michael Colwell and Renee T. White.

Rev. William A. Greene of Second Baptist Church of Toms River and Rev. William Simmons the assistant pastor of the Sixth Street Baptist Church of Lakewood and Jasmin Guarin founder of the Junior Community Ambassadors Club Toms River High School South also attended.

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The program, named Aqua Aid, focuses on customers within the communities Aqua serves and is funded by donations from customers so neighbors can help neighbors in their own communities. One hundred percent of each donation goes directly to those in need and the contribution is tax deductible.

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TOMS RIVER - Attend the 2020 Summer Arts Fest in Downtown Toms River. See the creative efforts of the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC). The Fest happens Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain

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BEACHWOOD – Children of Beachwood are encouraged to contribute to a coloring contest to honor COVID Heroes.

Children can enter the coloring contest by visiting beachwoodusa.com/drawingcontest. There are two drawings available. One is for ages 3-8. The other is for ages 9-13.

Families should print the drawings out and children can color them. Then, they can be mailed to the municipal building (1600

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Governor: Children Must Wear Masks In School, Gatherings Restricted

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Face coverings will be required for all students inside a school building unless doing so would impact their health, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Previously, it was only required to wear masks in situations where social distancing was not possible, such as hallways. It was only a strong suggestion to wear masks inside.

The reason for the change, Murphy said, is increasing numbers of positive cases and transmissions throughout the state.

The state had started to ease regulations when the numbers were coming down. For example, there was at one time a transmission rate of .87. That means that if someone got sick, they were transmitting it to fewer than one person on average. Now, that figure is up to 1.48.

Part of the problem is larger indoor gatherings, he said. He specifically cited two local incidents. One was a party where a few dozen lifeguards on Long Beach Island caught the disease. The other was a party in Jackson that held more than 700 people.

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Therefore, he was “retightening” the restrictions on indoor gatherings. They will now be restricted to 25 percent of capacity or 25 persons.

However, there are some gatherings that can skirt this rule. Weddings, funerals, political and religious gatherings can have 25 percent of capacity but as much as 100 people.

He also said that he was glad that rental places like AirBnB removed some listings of party houses.

Another cause for the increases were restaurants who were claiming they were only doing outside dining but just having windows open in certain areas of the restaurant.

In order to see these restrictions lessened, there would need to be a drop in cases over the course of a week.

He said that the majority of people have been following the rules, but there are a few “knuckleheads” who think the rules don’t apply to them and they are causing the regulations to last longer than they normally would.

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The club will be charting new waters with an all-online event this year to keep everyone safe. The membership gave careful consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions and with consultation with public officials regarding guidelines from both the Center for Disease Control and the state it decided sail online with the event dubbed “Sailfest NJ.”

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A global pandemic, murder hornets, and various other odd occurrences in 2020 have made this year unique and perhaps a bit frightening. Now almost on cue comes … hurricanes!

A record eight named storms already born in the Atlantic and a ninth expected to form, Ocean County emergency management officials are ready if a major tropical system approaches our coast.

Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public safety said,“we already had a close call with Tropical Storm Fay, which came ashore just south of us earlier in July.”

“With so many more months to go in hurricane season and looking at the number of named storms we have already seen, we have to remain vigilant,” Kelly added. Preparation currently means dealing with the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There’s no question that COVID-19 will make storm preparations more challenging. However, our Office of Emergency Management has already made plans on how to deal with pandemic safeguards during any evacuations,” Kelly added.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also issued guidelines for how local agencies should prepare for a storm-related disaster.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said, “we understand that things would be different if a hurricane strikes during the pandemic.” He is asking all residents to prepare in advance, before a major storm approaches the county.

“If you can safely evacuate to a friend or family’s home, that’s the thing to do,” Mastronardy said.

While social distancing may be difficult in public shelters the CDC has updated its rules on how to stay safe at a shelter, which include the usual guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks.

Mastronardy recommended residents keep an extra stockpile of nonperishable food items in their home. “Also be aware that shelter locations could change because of the need to protect residents from COVID-19,” the Sheriff added.

The Sheriff added, “make sure your prescriptions are filled and up to date.” As usual, residents and visitors should also pay close attention to local weather reports.

Kelly added, “forecasts usually give us at least five days warning of a dangerous storm. Pay attention and be ready to act.”

Those evacuated to a shelter are recommended to bring blankets/sleeping bags/pillows, change of clothes, cash/credit card/checkbook, family documents, birth certificates, insurance policies, stock certificates, medicine and prescription drugs, infant formula/food, special dietary foods and diapers.

Along with a household Disaster Supplies Kit, it is important to have Animal Supply Kits and Take-Along Bags for service animals and pets.

Pet kits should include: a two-week supply of water and food, non-spill food and water dishes, cage/carrier labeled with contact information, favorite toys and treats, leash, collar and harness, litter, litter pan, paper towels and plastic baggies, and pet medication.

Other recommendations include that your pets and service animals have current ID tags, and that their vaccinations are current.

The Sheriff also encouraged residents with disabilities to sign up for Register Ready, New Jersey’s Special Needs registry for disasters.

The program provides information to emergency responders so they can better meet specific needs of disabled residents in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

“This registry not only helps our senior and special-needs residents, but it also provides information so that residents can be checked on during weather emergencies,” Mastronardy said.

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When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas.

Fourth, we have each patient leave our office from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending more time with you at each appointment. Equally important, if you’re not

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The prescription infusion was recently approved by the FDA to treat thyroid eye bulging which is related to Graves’ disease. This is an autoimmune thyroid condition that increases thyroid hormone in the body, and it impacts the eyes sometimes. Every person is different of course, however, when the eye is affected due to thyroid illness it causes great discomfort as well as eye bulging, termed proptosis.

Just to clarify, Graves’ disease is one of two different thyroid autoimmune conditions.

Graves’ causes the thyroid hormone to swing high and low, but mainly high! Using thyroid medication may exacerbate the problem because the hormone is already elevated. The other disease is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis or “hashi” for short, which causes the opposite problem. In this case, thyroid hormone swings high and low, but eventually becomes deficient, and the person is supported on thyroid medication, or supplements.

With Graves’ disease, the eyes are probably the most outward manifestation of the illness which is taking place inside the body. Tepezza has been shown to very quickly improve double vision, bulging, visual acuity and eye pain and swelling. The eye bulging was reduced by at least 2 millimeters.

The medication is given via intravenous (IV) injection, it is not an eye drop. The infusion drip is given over an hour, and conducted once every 3 weeks. The course of therapy requires 8 separate infusions.

You may be wondering: Is it treating the Graves’ disease? No, it’s specifically for the eye-related concerns, especially those related to eye bulging.

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No, not at all.

Is it stopping the autoimmune process within the body? No. Autoimmune conditions are difficult to manage, but not impossible. I’ve seen a lot of success when people reduce their body’s toxic load for undigested food particles. You can do this with various different digestive enzymes such as pancreatin, DPP-IV, Pepsin, Amylase, Lipase, Protease, and others. It is the partially undigested food particles that leak into the blood stream and ignite the immune system such that it destroys your thyroid gland little by little. Another theory behind autoimmune diseases is that they are driven by pathogens in the body, like viruses or bacteria. Some of us inherit genes that predispose us to a particular condition.

Tepezza’s side effects include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, hearing difficulties, headache and possible taste perception alterations. It is not a given you get those of course, but the participants in the study have to report whatever happens to them during the clinical trial, so these are just possibilities. Other more serious reports included infusion reactions, a worsening of inflammatory bowel disease and hyperglycemia. Naturally, hyperglycemia occurred more often in people with pre-existing diabetes.

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The answer to this question depends on the terms of the commercial lease.

Does the lease contain a force majeure clause? If so, does the clause specifically address the issue as to the payment of rent. In many, if not most, force majeure clauses the obligation to pay rent is not forgiven in the case of an event that is beyond the control of the parties. Thus, the commercial lease must be reviewed to see whether it contains a force majeure clause and what is excused or not excused under that clause.

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The lease would need to be reviewed as to whether the shutdown of a business by the government is an event that is covered by the force majeure clause. In addition, the coronavirus may not be considered an “act of God” if a court determines if it should have been foreseen in the drafting of the lease.

As you can see, there is no definite answer to the question of whether a force majeure clause excuse the non-payment of rent by a tenant. Tenants and landlords should consult with their attorneys to review their commercial leases and determine whether the lease contains a force majeure clause and, if so, whether the force majeure excuses the payment of rent by the tenant. If the payment of rent is excused, what are the terms for the non-payment of rent?

Please note that the discussion above pertains only to commercial leases. Force majeure clauses are not typically found in residential leases.

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Salvaging Summer Fun During A Pandemic Dear Joel, For the past several years, my husband and I have had the pleasure of spending two weeks with our two grandchildren, now ages 11 and 7 while my daughter and son-in-law vacation with friends. We live at the shore in Monmouth County, so most of our days were spent on the beach or at the pool in our gated community. Evenings were filled with all the wonderful festivals, fairs, and other activities the Jersey Shore has to offer. This year, because of the pandemic, my daughter and son-in-law will not be going on vacation but would still like to send the grandchildren to us. We would love to see them, but we are not comfortable going to crowded places such as the beach, boardwalks, etc., and our pool remains closed due to COVID concerns. We have no idea how to keep them occupied for two weeks while keeping all of us safe. We’re contemplating cancelling, but we don’t want to disappoint everyone.

Do you have any suggestions as to how to make this work?

Answer: It sounds like you’ve been making wonderful memories for you and your grandchildren, and it would be a shame not to make more. Even at their tender ages, they are

fully aware of the restrictions and limitations that COVID has placed on just about everything. Many of the activities you’ve done in the past can be done safely with some adjustments, such as avoiding the beach on weekends and going later in the day when it’s less crowded. Parks and playground are open for picnics and hikes, as well as zoos and aquariums with limited capacity. Board games, card games and puzzles are great evening entertainment along with cooking and grilling lunches and dinners together. Arts and crafts projects to bring home to Mom and Dad make it feel like summer camp. It may take a little more creativity on your part this year to keep them entertained but remember it’s not just about places to go and things to do. It’s about spending time together and making memories that will last a lifetime. They’ll never forget the Summer of 2020.

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The date was changed and the park is now reconfigured with the new layout providing ample room between vendors and the public during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

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All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38)

Power Washer - $14 p/h. Cash to start. Executive Enterprises, Toms River. Call 732-608-6181.

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(34) 2 College Students - Work full time until school starts. $14 p/h.

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Hire at once full time at 4 to 6 hours a day - You need to have your own vehicle. Currently working on Long Beach Island, Jackson & Howell. Call 908-216-2400/732-364-5330. (31)

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(34) HEROES WORK AT THE PINES Weekly Pay! During the Covid-19 pandemic, our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) have been an integral part in our success of keeping our residents safe and secure. They are the foundation to our excellent resident care. As frontline employees, they are truly appreciated by the Management and Board of Directors at The Pines.

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(33) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

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(19) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect. Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC.Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (36) Need Help With Your Day To Day Tasks? - Errands, light housekeeping, organizing, etc. Contact Mary at 732-806-7841 or visit website hhconcierge.com for more information.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Freeholders Remind Residents: Return Your Census

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With everything going on with the ongoing pandemic and other things related to rescheduled events that piece of mail tucked aside for later use may just have been forgotten.

Ocean County Freeholders however have issued a reminder however to not neglect the 2020 Cenus which is entering the home stretch.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari reminded everyone to please complete their census questionnaire because “an accurate Census count is incredibly important to Ocean County and will help determine the amount of federal and state aid that we receive for the next decade.”

Vicari said, “there are less than 100 days left and we ask that anyone who has not yet completed their Census forms to please do so.” The Census Bureau declared the week of July 27 thru August 2 as “Push Week,” in an effort to persuade Americans to complete the forms.

“We’re making a big push to remind residents to fill out their forms before Census workers begin visiting homes later in August. You can also submit your Census online at 2020CENSUS. GOV, by phone (844-330-2020), or by mail,” Vicari added.

Starting around Aug. 11, Census workers will begin visiting the homes of residents who have not submitted their forms but there is still time to complete the questions and ensure that a Census official will not knock on your door.

Those not having internet access or who need assistance can gain assistance at their local branch of the Ocean County Library which have laptops dedicated to the public for use in completing the Census. Trained staff are available for assistance, Vicari said.

Vicari urged residents to “contact your local branch library for more information.” Generally, Ocean County residents have done a good job in returning their Census forms and most Ocean County towns are close to or have exceeded their 2010 final self-response rates.

Ocean County overall has a 62.4% response rate as of July 22, which is slightly higher than the national response rate of 62.3%.

“There’s still a lot of room for improvement.

We could lose millions of dollars in federal money if we don’t provide an accurate count,” Vicari added.

The Freeholder Director said the recent $106 million CARE Act for COVID-19 relief and Superstorm Sandy aid are examples of federal outlays that are least partially based on Census numbers.

Census data statewide, is used for the allocation of more than $45 billion in annual federal funding for services relating to health, education, housing infrastructure and other programs.

Vicari noted these programs are critical for the most vulnerable members of our communities, including young children, aging adults and people with disabilities and illnesses. “We are talking about $5,000 per New Jersey resident per year.”

Should the numbers statewide prove inaccurate, there’s a chance New Jersey could lose a Congressional seat, Vicari added.

Vicari also asked that residents who may spend the colder months in Florida or other southern states to please fill out the New Jersey Census form.

He said, “for our snowbirds I would ask them to fill out the forms for the state in which they spend the most time, which in most cases is New Jersey.”

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Intraocular lenses come in different focusing powers, just like prescription eyewear or contact lenses. Your ophthalmologist will measure the length of your eye and the curve of your cornea. These measurements are used to set the focusing power of your lenses. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an eye exam. For our patients who wear glasses and contacts we offer an array of options, from fashionable eyewear to comfortable contact lenses.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Health Department: Make Vaccinations A Priority

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The State Department of Health is encouraging all residents to get up to date on their vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month.

“I strongly encourage New Jerseyans to schedule an appointment with their healthcare provider to catch-up on vaccines they may have missed during the early stages of the pandemic,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “Many healthcare practices have implemented additional precautions and policies to ensure vaccines can be administered in an environment that maximizes patient safety. It is especially important that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine this year while COVID-19 may be circulating within our communities.”

Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities.

Many serious diseases are no longer common because of vaccines. However, they do still exist. For example, the 2019 measles outbreaks showed just how dangerous it can be when children – and adults – do not vaccinate.

“It’s critical to ensure that routine vaccination is maintained during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks,” “Routine vaccination prevents illnesses that lead to additional medical visits,

hospitalizations and place further strain on the healthcare system.”

Women who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they are up to date. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all pregnant women receive flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy, and whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) early in their third trimester, during each pregnancy.

Vaccinating women against these diseases is a safe and effective way to help protect both mother and child.

Flu vaccination is encouraged as soon as children are six months old.

Throughout childhood, other vaccines are recommended, including ones that prevent certain diseases like meningococcal disease and infections that can lead to human papillomavirus (HPV) associated cancers.

Booster shots for things like tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis are also needed.

In adulthood, you might need vaccines to protect against whooping cough, pneumonia and shingles. Other vaccines might be recommended based on age, health condition, job or lifestyle.

Most health insurance companies cover recommended immunizations. Parents who need financial help can ask their medical professional about the Vaccines for Children program.

The Vaccine Finder tool (vaccinefinder. org/) can assist in finding vaccination sites in a particular area.

For more information about when people should be given immunizations, visit cdc. gov/vaccines/.

Four NJ Counties Considered COVID-19 Hot Spots

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Four additional counties are not considered COVID-19 hot spots by FEMA, bringing the total number to six.

Ocean and Gloucester counties were already on the list, and have been considered hot spots by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to published reports. They are now joined by Atlantic, Burlington, Camden

and Mercer counties.

Using the “daily hot spot triage” report, ABC news detailed when these counties were put on the list. It includes areas across the country.

These four counties had been on the list before at the beginning of the pandemic in America.

Camden and Mercer were taken off on April 14.

Burlington was taken off on April 26. Atlantic was taken off on May 4.

Get Back To Business With A BBQ Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – The public is invited to the Back to Business BBQ at the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129.

The event will run from 3 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Post located at 2025 Church Rd. It is being being hosted by Jersey Coast Appliance and Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets are available though Eventbrite and

sales end on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The cost is $30. To be a Stars and Stripes sponsor the cost is $500 and includes two tickets with $100 going toward a GTRCC scholarship sales for this will end at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12.

A Red, White and Blue sponsor is $250 for one ticket and $50 will go toward a GTRCC scholarship.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help.

However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly.

“You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch.

You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist.

Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient.

They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues.

They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet.

Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans.

(Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time.

Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Resist the temptation to gamble something you wouldn’t want to lose. You could trust your luck just when it’s at its lowest point in the upcoming week. However, an unexpected change to your income could be advantageous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may need to tap your inner resources to deal with surprises and unpredictable people as this week unfolds. It could be that you resist authority or are faced with unintended consequences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your assessment of people, ideas and situations could be impaired now. It may be difficult to make decisions if you are more focused on outer validation than inner satisfaction. Focus on being tolerant this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hurt feelings might show up in the upcoming week. A rift may be brewing with someone you considered a BFF, or you might disagree with people in your social circle. Focus on your financial expertise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace a change of heart. There may be an opening to make major business changes, so go ahead with projects that have been simmering on the back burner. Be fair and open-minded when dealing with loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your efforts to be progressive and tolerant could meet with unexpected resistance. Maintain a low profile and avoid group activities and online interactions early in the week. Focus on making joint assets more secure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do not take pillow talk to heart. You may enjoy romantic encounters that exceed your expectations, but once you engage in the daily business of living and the week unfolds, it may be necessary to become more realistic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Making the impossible dream come true might be entirely possible if you play your cards right. Use your insight to gain recognition and parlay an idea into a moneymaking proposition as the week goes by.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Meet yourself in the middle. Your attitude toward money can switch from careful economies and savvy budgeting strategies to extravagant spending sprees in the week ahead. Focus on long-term growth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Surrender to the present in the week ahead. It may be tempting to rehash old resentments or bring up past disputes, but you’ll be happier if you focus on what’s going on in the here and now. Listen to your instincts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Changes in plans are entirely possible as the week unfolds, but don’t let this rue your feathers. Things are likely to work out to your advantage in the long run. Follow your dreams and adapt to new ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week to come, it is in your best interests to determine which way the wind is blowing and then let it move you along. Your business sense is on the mark today, but you might overlook key details when making purchases.

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