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By Bob Vosseller N EW J ER SEY – Those in the medical field are on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the health crisis began, they have seen many modifications to their daily routine and how

─Screenshots by Judy Smestad-Nunn The sea lice pictured here are from the Centers For Disease Control website.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Reports of so-called sea lice at the Jersey shore have resulted in some swimmers reluctant to swim in the ocean since the microscopic larvae of jellyfish can cause a painful, stinging rash.

According to Dr. Paul Bologna, who is a Professor of Biology and Director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences Program at Montclair State University, there is always a minor chance of sea

lice being around, but they’re more likely to be found in the tropics in places like the Gulf of Mexico, Florida and the Bahamas, where they are common.

“The jellyfish themselves are tropical in nature, but when they spawn, they come up the Gulf Stream, which is right off our coastline, so whenever we have a big storm, like the recent Hurricane Isaias, there’s always an opportunity for the hurricane to blow wa-

ters that are in the Gulf Stream a lot closer,” he explained.

The storm was the “probable mechanism” that got a larger number of the larvae along the New Jersey coastline, he said.

Dr. Bologna, who is well known for his study of clinging jellyfish and the pesky sea nettles that have plagued Barnegat Bay in recent years, said that these larvae are part of the thimble jellyfish, which are very

Front Line Fighter Of War On COVID-19 Urges Caution they are treating patients.

Dr. Habib Nazir of Marlboro is a critical care intensivist at Community Medical Center in Toms River.

He is one of many in the medical profession who are doing what

they can to meet the ever-changing challenge of providing treatment during a pandemic.

He shared with Micromedia Publications/ Jersey Shore Online. com what it has been like adapting to the ongoing pandemic condi-

tions that health workers have been quick to respond to.

“I’m a critical care doctor and my group and I work in the intensive care unit,” Nazir said. “How we describe our role is a term we call life support specialists.

small jellyfish to begin with. When they reproduce, millions of the larvae are released and swim around until they transform into adults.

The larvae are microscopic, and problems to humans result when they get under bathing suits. The fabric rubs against the skin and the person gets a rush of stings, said Dr. Bologna. The rash can resemble an extreme case of a measles outbreak.

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On a day-to-day basis we take care of patients that are critically ill in the intensive care unit for a variety of things.”

He said such patients m ay h ave su f fe re d heart attacks, strokes or things like septic (Doctor - See Page 6)

August 22, 2020

SummerFest Cancelled

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - While there was no formal announcement during the August 11 council meeting that the remainder of the SummerFest concert series was cancelled, it became de facto when the governing body voted to extend the contract of the vendor who provides the fireworks by one year “based on the township’s decision to cancel the event,” said Council President Lisa Crate.

Schaefer Fireworks, Inc. of Ronks, Pennsylvania has agreed to provide fireworks for the SummerFest concert series 2021 at this year’s rate of $22,000, by which time state restrictions on social distancing for outdoor gatherings due to the coronavirus would hopefully be lifted.

During his FaceBook Live session the following day, Mayor John G. Ducey confirmed the cancellation, saying that with crowd limits in place due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, people would have to be turned away since an average of 3,000 to 7,000 attend the popular summer concert series.

In other news from the zoom council meeting, each year the township receives Community Development Block Grant funds to be used for social service projects for Brick residents.

“Today we would be doing that large check ceremony for the CDBG recipients, which are social service agencies that provide...basic essential needs to our residents, and do so with caring and compassion,” said Mayor Ducey.

This year CDGB grants totaled $43,500 to the township, which had to be split between agencies that had requested more than $114,000, the mayor said.

“I do appreciate the federal government for providing the money,” he said, “but we don’t have enough to fill all the requests, though.”

Normally, grant recipients are invited to the council meetings where they tell about their organizations and the work they do, but since public meetings are not happening, Ducey spoke on their behalf.

The recipients this year are: The ARC, which would receive $2,000 as part of its program to provide vocational skills training for people with intellectual disabilities.

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey was awarded $10,000 to assist the homebound and elderly with nutrition, transportation to doctor’s offices and companionship.

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─Photo courtesy Community Medical Center Dr Habib Nazir, a Critical Care Medicine, Community Medical Center of Toms River prepares for work treating patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

shock or similar severe infections. “We manage that on a day-to-day basis but once the pandemic actually started we saw very quickly that our patients were all transitioned and they only had the coronavirus.

“That isn’t to say we weren’t managing other cases as well. We were no longer taking care of patients who had strokes or heart attacks. They weren’t coming to the hospital as much. They were staying at home,” Dr. Nazir said.

“We saw our role expand nearly five times in the amount of patients that we were taking care of. We had to expand and hire other physicians to come and help us to take care of them,” the doctor said. He added that he felt there were patients who should have come in for treatment but did not do so out of fear of contracting the virus.

He added, “whether they were too afraid or just avoiding any type of health care facility there were definitely patients that should have come in to the hospital to seek treatment that did not.”

Dr. Nazir said he and his group operate through shift work “so we do a 100 to 160 hours a month…We have doubled our work load so while most people got to stay at home for their safety and also got to enjoy that family time and be present with and for each other - we unfortunately got less time at home.”

When asked how he and his family which includes his wife and children are coping with the pandemic he responded that “everyone in the general public is the front lines. Our families are the front lines. It is our job to try to heed the warnings and pay attention to the science and prevent the disease from spreading. It is our job to do that as people.”

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Continued From Page 1 bathing suit immediately after swimming won’t prevent the stings, he said.

“The damage is done,” said Dr. Bologna.

“However, if you treat it a like after getting a mosquito bite - no matter what you do, you still got bit by the mosquito - you’re still gonna itch, so in most cases people have a mild reaction to it, so use anti-itch cream or hydrocortisone, make sure you take a shower to get everything rinsed off and cleaned up.”

The good news is that sea lice should be gone in another week or two, but it’s hit or miss, he said. If two people are swimming near each other, one might get stung while the other might not.

Dr. Nazir said that “if we stay in and follow the principles that are told to us, we can stop this disease from spreading and so I would describe our job as we are the last defense actually. From what I have heard from my partners and all the different nurses we work with it definitely took an emotional toll on us.”

He said those in the profession have different ways of coping with the stress of the pandemic. For him it was his family. “They helped me more than anything else. My parents, my spouse my children and it was like ‘okay, he works in a hospital it his job and his duty and it will be our duty to support him so he can do that job.’”

“Initially it was long hours at work and it was me hiding in the basement because I have two young children. At some point it became a decision where it was the family - not just me going to work and then handling this alone,” Dr. Nazir said.

He expressed concern that some members of the public “think we are doing better than we really are as far as containing the spread of this disease. I’m afraid that people are suffering from quarantine fatigue. It is easier to stay quarantined in the middle of February and March in New Jersey.” However, with the warmer weather people want to go out. Also, they might have lost their job from the quarantine and are going through difficult times.

“There is so much information and it is very hard for people to determine what is accurate information and what is just noise. I am af raid there is a complacency and a quarantine fatigue going on and I am afraid this will contribute to this ongoing pandemic and ongoing spread and will prolong this period,” he said.

There are actually three different things that are referred to as sea lice, Dr. Bologna said: the thimble jelly larvae; a whole variety of parasites that actually are lice that live on fish and other invertebrates, and beach hoppers (sometimes called sand fleas), which are little crustaceans that are ugly and look like lice, he said.

The thimble jellyfish larvae appear in Florida every year. There was also evidence of them in the Carolinas after Hurricane Isaias, he said.

The larvae most likely do not have any natural predators since they’re so small, except for perhaps other jellyfish, Dr. Bologna said.

So until the larvae leave the Jersey Shore, he said that for people who are concerned, bring some hydrocortisone to the beach.

“If you get exposed, you can put it on and minimize any problems,” Dr. Bologna said.

Food Pantry Open

BRICK – The Brick Presbyterian Church at 111 Drum Point Road has a food pantry that is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

If you or someone you know needs help, you are welcome to come visit. No appointment is needed.

For more information, call the church office Monday – Friday at (732) 477-0676.

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

Fighting For Seniors In The Age Of COVID -19

Freeholder Forum

by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY - Originally known as the endless holiday or permanent vacation one hopes to enjoy after retirement, the “Golden Years” are suddenly presenting new challenges in this time of COVID-19.

Despite these new difficulties, I am committed to protecting our seniors and ensuring that they can and will enjoy their “Golden

Years.”

In the wake of the tropical storm that struck the county with near-hurricane force winds, I have taken action to require the utility companies to reimburse all of our residents for food and medicine that spoiled in unpowered freezers and refrigerators.

I am well aware that many seniors were already having trouble making ends meet

and putting food on the table before the pandemic. The virus, and now the extended power outages, just made a bad situation worse.

But please know that Ocean County is there for you. Our Meals-on-Wheels program continues to deliver nutritious meals to anyone who needs them.

I am also continuing the fight to restore both the Property Tax Relief Program (Senior Freeze) and the Homestead Credit benefit. I have said it before - Trenton cannot balance the state budget on the backs of our senior citizens.

We all know that from bread to toilet paper, every-

thing costs more than it did before the pandemic began.

Now more than ever before - every dollar counts.

I have also been a vocal opponent of any cuts to Social Security and have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with our local Congressmen to ensure that both Social Security and Medicare funding remain a priority in Washington D.C. We all know that COVID-19 has been especially lethal to older Americans. Our Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Health Department continue to work hard to protect our seniors and our most vulnerable population.

But there’s more to living in this “new reality” than just staying physically healthy.

We must ensure that our seniors are emotionally healthy and do not succumb to the depression or loneliness that accompany COVID-19.

In that regard, the Office of Senior Services is fully staffed. While our government buildings remain closed to the public, professionals are just a phone call away and can assist with anything from counseling services to Medicare questions.

I also invite our caregivers to contact the office. I have heard from a number of people that the extra time

they are spending with their elderly parents during the COVID-19 lockdown has exposed the cognitive difficulties their mothers and fathers are experiencing.

In many cases, the adult children didn’t realize how serious these problems had become until they witnessed them firsthand.

Even though these continue to be trying times, there is no reason for anyone to live in isolation. We have the help you need. Please don’t hesitate to call the Office of Senior Services at 1-800-668-4899.

And rest assured that I will continue to fight for our seniors both during and after this pandemic.

Medical Professionals Still Short On COVID Equipment, Federal Guidance From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a virtual meeting convened by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), long-term care facility, health department and emergency management leaders from across Burlington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker joined all 47 Senate Democrats in calling on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide answers regarding reports of recent changes to long-standing practices at the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would result in increased delivery times and costs for election mail, and urged him not take any further action that

and Ocean Counties expressed concerns about continued lags in testing and issues acquiring personalized protective equipment. These concerns come in the wake of Congressman Kim repeatedly calling on

the Trump Administration to improve testing turnaround times nationwide.

“What I heard from our longterm care and emergency management leaders in New Jersey is a very different picture from the statements I’ve been given from Administration officials in Washington,” said Congressman Kim, “Here in New Jersey, testing continues to be a problem and PPE is still too hard to come by. We should be preparing for a potential

second wave, but right now we’re continuing to fail our communities on mitigating the first one, despite the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our local leaders. I will continue to work with anyone – from either side of the aisle – to move forward urgently with a national strategy that truly supports our frontline workers and long-term care facilities and helps save lives.”

Congressman Kim was joined by local health care

leaders including representatives from the Burlington and Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, Ocean and Burlington County Health Department, Caring Connections, Marquis Health, Complete Care Facilities, Laurel Brook Rehab and Masonic Village.

Specific issues discussed on the call include ongoing supply chain issues for personal protective equipment, the need for additional testing and national

Senators Urge Postal Service to Fix Delays, Halt Planned Vote-By-Mail Price Hikes

makes it harder and more expensive for states and election jurisdictions to mail ballots.

Despite numerous reports from across the country of slow delivery, mail left sitting in facilities overnight and challenges delivering absentee ballots on time to election officials, DeJoy has refused to provide Congress with satisfactory answers on his actions he has taken and continues to assert that elec-

tion officials must pay the First Class rate for election mail to be prioritized.

“Like voting itself, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is vital to our democracy. Since you assumed the role of Postmaster General, there have been disturbing reports regarding changes at USPS that are causing significant delays in the delivery of mail. Under normal circumstances, delayed mail is a major prob-

lem – during a pandemic in the middle of a presidential election, it is catastrophic,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to DeJoy. “Instead of taking steps to increase your agency’s ability to deliver for the American people, you are implementing policy changes that make matters worse, and the Postal Service is reportedly considering changes that would increase costs for states at a time when millions

of Americans are relying on voting by mail to exercise their right to vote.”

This letter follows previous requests from the lawmakers after DeJoy refused to answer whether reported changes restricting mail delivery came at his direction. DeJoy has since confirmed changes in delayed mail came at his direction.

“We have received reports that in the last several weeks, the Postal Service sent letters

guidance on testing, and the need to improve communication and clarity of federal guidance and regulations of long-term care facilities during the ongoing crisis.

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, Congressman Kim has held regular calls with public health, small business, and senior community leaders to hear concerns and discuss solutions that can keep our neighbors safe and help New Jersey reopen.

to state election officials that indicate that the Postal Service will not automatically treat all election mail as First Class. If any changes are made to longstanding practices of moving election mail just months ahead of the 2020 general election, it will cause further delays to election mail that will disenfranchise voters and put significant financial pressure on election jurisdictions,” the senators continued.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Surge In Child Abuse Cases Anticipated

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A group that works with children of abuse are expecting to see a rise in cases throughout the county and the state when schools finally reopen.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers to “Speak Up for a Child” removed from home due to abuse or neglect.

“The number of child abuse cases in our region has decreased significantly since March as children have not been in school and around important individuals in their lives who are mandatory reporters,” said Ariane Yazdan, Executive Director of CASA of Ocean County. “The residual effects from this pandemic within the foster care world will be with us for years to come.”

Sharing data from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (formerly DYFS), domestic violence reports in New Jersey dropped 38 percent – from 7,357 to 4,498 – at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April compared to the same months last year. Similarly, domestic

violence arrests were down by 21 percent.

Schools were supposed to reopen in September but Gov. Phil Murphy has given them the ability to be 100 percent remote.

For schools that will have in-person instruction, Yazdan and CASA of Ocean County volunteers are expecting to see a spike in reporting child abuse.

For the school districts that will go to 100 percent virtual instruction, some abuse cases will continue to go unfound.

“CASAs are the eyes and ears within our family court system, and provide our judges with independent and objective information about abused and neglected children. It’s a matter of time before we see what the true domestic violence numbers are, and then how that relates to children and youth in the home,” Yazdan said. “Thankfully, our staff is still here, still working hard with our dedicated CASA volunteers to make sure the important work is getting done for those already in care. We are prepared for what is to come as we fully anticipate a flood of more foster children into the system.”

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Church community lunch program.

Meal on Wheels (Community Services) was awarded $3,000 for healthy meals for seniors.

Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties would receive $2,500 for its crisis hotline.

Dottie’s House, which provides temporary shelter, counseling and support for victims of domestic violence for women and children,

was awarded $2,000.

Interfaith Hospitality Network would receive $5,000 towards continuing efforts to provide support for homeless families with children, to assist homeless families with shelter, meals, tutoring and programming through a network of volunteers.

The Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts would receive $2,000 towards its work preparing young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them Scout

values.

Oceans Harbor House was granted $2,300 to assist homeless, abandoned and abused youth with shelter, meals, tutoring and programming through the work of professional counselors and case managers.

Providence House, which provides assistance to abused women by providing domestic violence counseling and legal advocacy in the family court system would receive $5,000.

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Epiphany is also receiving $5,000 to be used to assist abused women by providing domestic violence counseling and legal advocacy in the family court system.

And finally, True Vine Community Services would receive some $2,000 in grant funding to provide temporary shelter and counseling and support for victims of domestic violence, including women and children.

“Again, thanks to all the organizations working so hard to meet the most basic needs of all our residents,” Ducey said. “Your work is vital and we are pleased to provide you with financial support.”

The mayor said that if anyone is willing to volunteer for any of these organizations, contact Town Hall at 732 262-1240 or email him at Mayor@Bricktownship.net and he would get in contact with the executive directors of the agencies.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Chowderfest Underway

By Chris Lundy SHIP BOTTOM – The state’s restrictions on large gatherings have hit all of the shore’s biggest events, prompting Chowderfest’s organizers to get creative with a virtual event that is underway.

Instead of one weekend, the 32nd Annual Chowderfest is a month-long online event.

Registration is open and voting can take place any time between the Saturday of Labor Day and Oct. 4 at noon.

Already, hundreds of voters from have made their choice on what is the best bowl, said Lori Pepenella, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. Locals have chimed in, as well as aficionados from Philadelphia, Staten Island and northern New Jersey.

A number of restaurants have registered for take out or dine in, including past favorites and new challengers: Lefty’s Tavern’s award-winning Manhattan, County Kettle Chowder’s Lobsta Bisque, Terrace Tavern, New Jersey Clam Chowder, Roberto’s Dolce Vita entering Robbie’s Red Clam Chowder, Surf City Hotel’s New England Style, Tucker’s Tavern New England, Daddy O Restaurant & Hotel’s Manhattan, The Woo Hoo with their Crabzilla and Living On the Veg with their own Manhattan.

Merchants who are offering ChowderMonth specials include Bywatyr Shop, Gifted by the Sea, Between the Sheets, South End Surf & Paddle and The Good Life Boutique.

This year will introduce the Virtual Chowder Walk Run and Bike challenge.

There is no cost to become a VIP this year, where an email address will get you access to the ballot, digital mapping and Chowderfest Playlist.

To register or vote, visit chowderfest.com.

You get one vote per email address.

For more information, go to visitLBIregion.com, call 609 494 7211, or follow these social media tags: @Official LBI Chowderfest, @SouthernOceanChamber @LBIregion.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Brick Couple Charged With Having Drug Production Facility

By Chris Lundy BRICK – After the Department of Homeland Security intercepted a suspicious package bound for Brick, an investigation began.

The parcel, which came from the Netherlands, contained approximately 920 grams of DMT, a Schedule I Narcotic known to produce hallucinogenic effects, police said.

An Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force Detective delivered the package while undercover. Police came back later with a search warrant.

Patrick, 31, and Maria Fasano, 27, were charged with Operating a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility; Possession of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) with Intent to Distribute; Possession of less than One-Half Ounce of Psilocybin Mushrooms with Intent to Distribute; Possession of DMT; Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms; Possession of less than 50 Grams of Marijuana; Possession of Drug

Paraphernalia; Possession of a Firearm While in the Course of Committing a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Maintaining and Occupying a Fortified Structure.

The package had been addressed to Patrick Fasano, and Maria Fasano was the one who accepted it from the undercover officer.

The search, on Aug. 11, turned up quantities of DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana. Officers also seized numerous firearms, ammunition, and approximately $1,900 in cash. Additionally, detectives located numerous items suggestive of maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility, and further observed the residence to have an exterior mounted surveillance camera system indicative of a warning mechanism against potential law enforcement entry.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Cannabis Decriminalization Rally

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A rally for the decriminalization of cannabis in New Jersey will be held on Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Jersey Statehouse, 125 W State St. in Trenton.

Protesters are welcome to show up at 11 a.m., and encouraged to bring megaphones, signs and banners, and green clothing.

At noon, speakers begin, including Jesse Ehrnstrom, candidate for the 2 nd Con-

gressional District; Lefty (Ed) Grimes of the Sativa Cross podcast; Tyrus Ballard, Burlington County NAACP; Leo Bridgewater, veteran and activist; Jo Anne Zito, activist with Let Patients Grow; and Ken Wolski, Coalition for Medical Marijuana.

There will be a moment of silence to honor activist Marley Sheen. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a “Puff Puff No Pass” session.

Masks will be worn, and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

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In some instances, an aggressive compensation car rier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible.

Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

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Sailfest To Be Virtual

ISLAND HEIGHTS - In order to keep everyone safe during the coronavirus health crisis, the 29th Annual Sailfest 2020 event will be charting new waters by going completely online at SailfestNJ.com on Sept. 12.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and by going online participants will help the Rotary Club of Toms River to continue its ‘wind-inour-sails’ growth, success and community love of Sailfest.

The event will still include all the music, art, crafts, raffle and other nautical things which thousands of Sailfest fans have grown to love - and much more. Sailfest will start at 10 a.m. with a Veterans and 9/11 Reflection Ceremony to honor the men and women who serve our country or lost their lives during the tragic events of 9/11.

It will continue on with a full day of live music, sailing movies, sailing classes, classic Popeye cartoons, nautical workshops, boat tours, nautical storytelling by Navy veterans, auctions, raffles, vendors, and other sailing fun from the

Jersey shore.

Musical performances will showcase regionally and nationally acclaimed artists Audio Riot, Geoff Kaufmann, Hank Cramer “The Shantyman,” The US Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band, William Pint and Felicia Dale, and the Garden State Radio Band to end the evening.

Also available will be various digital vendors as well as live video chat with them for any questions or custom orders.

As per tradition Sailfest t-shirts will be on sale, which feature artwork created by a different New Jersey artist every year.

These shirts can be purchased in advance or the day of the event at SailfestNJ.com and will be shipped right to your home after the event.

Tickets, vendor spots and sponsorships can be arranged by visiting SailfestNJ.com starting at just $3.

For more information on how you can “hoist your sails” visit the club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/RotaryClubOfTomsRiver or e-mail Rotary@SailfestNJ.com

Drowning Woman Rescued In Metedeconk River

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Police rescued a woman who was swimming at night in the Metedeconk River after her friends lost sight of her.

The woman was swimming in the Eagle Point area of the Metedeconk at around 9 p.m. on Aug. 15. There was a strong current and strong winds creating rough waters, police said. People on her boat lost sight of her for a few minutes and called 911.

Officers responded to Eagle Point, and two police boats launched from Trader’s Cove Marina.

The Coast Guard, State Police Marine Unit and the Brick Fire Department Dive Team were all notified as officers converged on the area where the victim last went missing.

Officers John Alexander and Eric Haugh were navigating one of the police boats in the area where she had last been seen when they heard a faint call for help.

The officers spotted her, and saw she was

having trouble keeping her head above water.

They threw here a life ring but she was too weak to grab onto it.

Officer Haugh drove the police boat down current from the woman while Officer Alexander began taking off his police gear to make a water rescue, police said. The currents brought the woman up to the side of the boat before Officer Alexander had to get into the water. The two officers were able to grab her arms and pull her aboard.

The woman was blue and semi-conscious. Officer Alexander kept her awake and gave her first aid while Officer Haugh brought the police boat to Eagle Point where other officers and EMTs were standing by. She was transported to Ocean Medical Center where she was treated for acute aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure.

Chief James Riccio commended the officers involved for their quick response and preparedness.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Shore Man Pleads Guilty To Drug, Weapon Charges

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Separate arrests and a search of a house led to drug and weapon charges for a Brick Township man.

Jahmal Jones, 34, pled guilty to Possession of more than One Ounce of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, as well as being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Firearm, police said.

The State will be seeking seven years in a New Jersey State Prison with a 42-month period of parole ineligibility for the drug charge, in addition to 5 years with no parole for the firearms charge.

After a two month investigation in 2018, detectives executed search warrants on his home and vehicle. They seized a “significant amount” of marijuana, drug paraphernalia used for distribution, $3,800 in cash,

and a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber handgun.

Jones was also arrested twice in January of 2019 by Barnegat and Lakewood police for dealing marijuana. The State is seeking 3 years in prison for each of these charges, too.

Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan Jr. thanked Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron and Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke who handled these cases on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Brick Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit, Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, and Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit for their combined efforts in securing these guilty pleas.

Take A Virtual Walk For Mental Health

NEW JERSEY – In these uncertain times, NAMI New Jersey wants your NAMIWalks NJ 2020 experience to be safe, meaningful and fun while continuing to support, educate and advocate for Mental Health for all.

Accordingly, we are shifting to a virtual only walk. Join the NAMI NJ virtual walk platform, NAMIWalks Your Way, on Sept.

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When our collective mental health needs are at their greatest in our lifetimes, NAMIWalks NJ is critical to ensuring NAMI NJ is there for you and your family. On Sept.

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Be your own “virtual walker” and create a meaningful experience for yourself. Share it with others if you like. Activities can include a walk or run in your neighborhood, backyard or local park, gardening, cooking, game played over social media. More ideas and details will be coming soon.

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2nd Amendment Rally

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A rally for the right to bear arms will be held on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marty’s Spot, 290 Route 72 in Barnegat.

Speakers include Jesse Ehrnstrom, candidate for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District; Martin

Weber, candidate for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District; and Mike Rufo, Libertarian Candidate for District 4, special guest speaker.

“This fall it is critical that we show Washington that our 2nd Amendment rights are not negotiable,” the organizers stated.2nd Amendment Rally

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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.

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

Do You Have Chronic Fatigue And Breathlessness?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We’ve all felt tired at one point or another, but today’s article is about a different kind of exhaustion. Fatigue is sometimes self-limited and temporary. That is unless you’ve ever had a virus. In that case, the fatigue is more persistent, and in some cases disabling.

If you’ve ever had a bad cold, the flu, COVID, a tick bite, chickenpox, EBV which causes mononucleosis, flea bites, Bartonella (from a cat scratch), West Nile or any other virus, you could have what’s called Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome or PVFS. Sometimes people with panic attacks or sleep apnea will have issues with the breathing, as will those who have taken chemotherapy.

PVFS is a very real and intractable fatigue is associated with it. Some of you reading this have the fatigue that I’m talking about, and don’t even know it. It could be related to hyperventilation, or more aptly termed “overbreathing.” You may have experienced this when you got up to do something, for example, get the mail from the mailbox and you came back breathless and tired. You don’t feel well, yet you’re mentally astute and physically capable and strong. Yet you feel so weak!

This overbreathing will induce low levels of carbon dioxide in your blood, termed hypocapnia, which causes the symptoms below. An example you might relate to is that you go to Pilates, and 15 minutes in, you feel short of breath (or breathless), and perhaps slightly dizzy. You might feel a strong, racing heartbeat. Or maybe you try to jog 3 miles like you used to, but you have to stop within a mile due and walk back home breathing very heavily.

Sound familiar?

It comes with excessive production of cytokines, peroxynitrites and hydrogen peroxide! This is like a little bomb going off in your body.

Potential Symptoms of overbreathing or hyperventilation: • Lightheadedness • Dizziness • Weakness • Confusion or brain fog • Feeling like you cannot catch your breath • Racing or pounding heartbeat • Tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes • Muscle cramps • Excessive yawning Some ideas for treatment, but please ask your personal physician if these are right for you. Make sure you have done a complete cardiovascular evaluation to rule out heart trouble. Because I couldn’t possibly know what is right for each of you, please discuss these ideas with your doctor: 1. Breathe slowly into your mask if you’re wearing one, or cupped hands during these episodes to help raise CO2 levels.

2. Do some diaphragmatic breathing.

3. Consider Catalase supplements once daily, to break down hydrogen peroxide and turn it into oxygen and water intracellularly.

4. Consider NAC, (N-acetylcysteine) 600mg twice daily to support glutathione levels.

5. Consider taking a sublingual ATP supplement which offsets the damage done by the lack of oxygen to your brain.

If you’re interested in more solutions and in learning more about this topic, I have a longer, comprehensive version of this article that I will email to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Don’t Put Off Medical Treatment Because Of COVID-19 Dear Joel, Instead of a question, I have a message that I would like to share with you and your readers.

During the height of the pandemic, many doctors’ offices were closed for non-emergent care and routine screenings. We heard about patients who had cancer and life-saving transplant surgeries delayed due to hospitals overcrowded with COVID patients. Now, as the health care system re-opens, we are encouraged to visit our physicians and resume our yearly screening regimes. Thankfully, my husband was one of those people who did just that. As soon as he was able, he visited his urologist and through a series of tests has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thankfully, it is treatable, and his prognosis is excellent. Had he been fearful of the doctor’s office, the laboratory, even the surgical center where his biopsy was performed, his cancer would have gone undiagnosed and his prognosis could be vastly different.

Every step of the way, safety measures were taken, sometimes to the extreme. And while there are no guarantees, we must have faith in the precautions being taken and once again be proactive in ensuring our health and well-being.

Answer: First let me wish your husband well as he

proceeds with his treatment and recovery. This is such an important message and I applaud your husband for not allowing the virus to deter him from receiving proper healthcare. Men in general tend to avoid routine exams for one reason or another, and fear of contracting COVID is one more reason, albeit a valid one. As the owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, I see first- hand the types of precautions health care providers and facilities have put in place to ensure patient safety and renew confidence in the system. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we do everything in our power to stay healthy.

Good health is our best defense against COVID. To our readers, if you haven’t already done so, get on the telephone or computer and make all those appointments that were cancelled or delayed, even the ‘unpleasant’ ones. It’s been said that when you have your health, you have everything.

Thank you for writing.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Private School Expands To Help Virtual Learning

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – When Gov. Phil Murphy announced that schools could be 100 percent virtual if they couldn’t safely have children back, some parents were left in a lurch.

The Goddard School on Route 70 has expanded its programming to support school-aged students as they tackle virtual learning.

Formerly, the school was open to children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Those children are still coming, but now the school will be welcoming children up to age 13.

The teachers at the school are being prepared now to help these children with their virtual education for the School-Age Support program. The goal is to guide children through their school’s online curriculum; then during downtime they would have options like crafts, or learning chess, sign language or Spanish.

When it comes to kindergarten, the school won’t have their own curriculum like usual.

Instead, they’ll be working closely with the child’s school district.

There will be low teacher-student ratios, small group settings and one-on-one homework support, if needed.

Because parents have different schedules, the kids can have different schedules, too.

They can be part time, full time, or specific days.

“Staff at the school want to create a comfortable and familiar learning environment to keep the classroom setting as normal as possible, while also adhering to robust health and safety guidelines,” a school official said.

The school has enhanced cleaning protocols and has changed the drop-off and pick-up procedures. Parents are met at the door by a faculty member during designated times. Temperatures are checked during drop-off and heightened cleanliness practices are also in place.

Space for the School-Age Support program at The Goddard School located in Toms River (225 Route 70) is limited. Call 732-363-5530 or email tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com for information, pricing and availability.

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BRICK - Temple Beth Or’s Sisterhood will host an outdoor Flea Market on Sunday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendors are still wanted. For $20, you get space at the market, but you must bring your own table.

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Volunteers Collecting Stockings To Send To Troops

By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT - The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is looking to fill holiday stockings for soldiers overseas.

U.S. troops serving in the Middle East will receive stockings full of basic necessities as well as fun items for entertainment.

The club will be collecting completed stockings, which are filled to the top and stitched shut. They are also collecting monetary donations for members to

purchase items for stockings.

Item suggestions: Toiletries, shampoos, conditioners, soap, stick deodorants, sponges, lotions, dental products, tissues, eye drops, lip balm, wet wipes, candy, Slim Jims, trail mix, protein powder, nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, gum, cookies, potato chips in cylinders or cans, individual packaged cakes, powdered drink mixes, DVDs, CDs, I-tune cards, playing cards, puzzle books, pens, pencils, all sizes of batteries, socks, & sun lotion, body/ foot

powder, coffee & tea are just a few of their many requests. Also you may want to write a note or notes of appreciation to be placed in the stockings. Items should be personal size and gender neutral.

Items that won’t be accepted include chocolates (they melt), aerosol products, alcohol, or items containing alcohol. There will also be no shaving cream, gels or spray products as they are restricted in most countries.

The group is suggesting that donors attach a small

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Completed stockings are needed by Oct. 13. Stockings should be dropped off at the Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Avenue, Point Pleasant, between 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. on Oct 13.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the

most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know

that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Partygoers Run Risk Of Spreading COVID-19

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye said partygoers to the shore area aren’t helping to curb the spread of COVID-19 with their activities.

“Wear a mask when in the appropriate situations,” Regenye said. “We’ve had a few recent incidents where large numbers of partygoers at our shore communities were not social distancing or wearing masks and that’s problematic when trying to mitigate the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. We need to do better, we’ve come too far.”

Many young adults and teens feel they are immune and it’s only seniors and other high risk individuals who are most vulnerable but recent data released by the OCHD shows that isn’t true at all.

• From June 1 to July 31, there was a greater than 430% change in proportion of cases in people 18 years and under in Ocean County.

• Cases were as low as 2.8% in that age bracket and rose to 15.19% from May 31 to July 29, 2020. Cases in adults aged 19-44 increased from 33.51% to 46.27% in the same time frame.

• The good news is that the data revealed a decrease from 30.83% to 19.10% for adults between the age of 45 and 64. Seniors 65 and older dropped from 32.73% of all confi rmed cases back on May 31 to 19.19% on July 27.

• Morbidity and mortality have both dropped significantly over the last 2 months for ages 45-64 (25%) and 65+ (75%).

• The median age of confi rmed COVID-19 cases decreased from 54.8 years for the fi rst 3 months of the pandemic to 34 years over the last 8 weeks.

Patricia High, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator said, “the data clearly shows that we have a segment of the population that isn’t trending the way it needs

to be at this point. This disease does not discriminate.”

She added, “without a vaccine or cure, the only way to stop the transmission of the COVID-19 virus is by social distancing, wearing masks and contact tracing.

We need to get the young people to understand this pandemic is not over and going to parties, large gatherings and even some bars is putting too many people at risk and not the responsible thing to do.”

“Even if they don’t get sick there’s always the chance of a person bringing it home to their grandparents, other high risk individuals and the community,” High said.

The agency is also reminding individuals that it needs their assistance and cooperation should one of the department’s contact tracers follow up with a call asking questions that can help provide valuable information in identifying potential cases that can lead to mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

All calls and information are always confidential and Regenye went on to stress that it’s important for partygoers to take these mandates and messages seriously.

“We cannot have these types of parties and gatherings in Ocean County if we expect to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. It’s that simple,” he said.

For additional information on coronavirus transmission or contact tracing please visit ochd.org.

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By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The Nov. 3 election will be done “overwhelmingly” by mail, Gov. Phil Murphy said in his Aug. 14 coronavirus press conference.

However, this is not to say it will be only by mail. Every municipality in New Jersey will be required to have at least one polling location open, he said. Each county should have half of the polling places available.

There will be more voting dropboxes available to the public this election season than in the primary, he said.

Schools will be closed that day.

Voting by mail will be the default. If you choose to vote in person, it will be with a provisional ballot. This means that a poll worker has to determine if you voted by mail as well, to make sure you didn’t vote twice.

You can drop off your ballot to a poll worker.

A system will be available on Sept. 4 allowing people to register to vote online, he said.

The primary election in July was a test to see how the state would do in November, Murphy said. It wound up with the second highest voter turnout in state history for primaries.

There will be no sample ballots. The ballots you receive in the mail are the ones to use, he said. They should all be sent to you by Oct. 5.

In order for your vote to count, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3, election day. It must be received no later than Nov. 10. If for some reason it did not get postmarked, it must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.

“Making it easier to vote doesn’t favor one particular party, but it does favor Democracy,” he said.

Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah and Washington had primarily vote-by-mail systems even before the pandemic.

He said there have been ongoing issues with the United States Postal Service which has been “turned into a political football by those who don’t favor political access.”

Local Republicans criticized the governor, a Democrat, on this move.

The Stafford Township Council passed a resolution encouraging in-person voting.

“The July 7th New Jersey Primary Election was rife with problems including exorbitant cost, potential fraud, mass confusion, and extreme delays,” the council said, without giving examples.

“Presidential elections bring out the highest number of voters and the considerable issues of the July primary will be exponentially greater this November without access to machine voting for all registered voters. Machine voting is safe, reliable, and far and away the most popular form of voting. Counting paper ballots by hand is both antiquated and insecure. The 2020 General election could have the highest voter turnout in history.

The people deserve a fair election with accurate counting of all votes cast in a timely manner. The Presidency, a US Senate seat, all US House seats, County offices and numerous down-ballot offices are at stake. This is NOT the time for yet another electoral experiment,” the council stated.

“Governor Murphy is unilaterally threatening the integrity of this election,” said 2nd District Representative Jeff Van Drew.

“He continues to decide which science he agrees with and ignores what he does not; just yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that in-person voting can be done safely.

“Mail-in voting should be a part of a strategy to ensure safety, but allowing for a singular process that is time-consuming, unreliable and creates the potential for fraud is completely unacceptable,” he said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 22 - aug 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It may be difficult to sustain your enthusiasm if you take on too many additional responsibilities in the upcoming week. You may be picked to lead the charge but could find that it’s more work than you anticipated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you remain logical rather than sentimental, life’s ongoing situations should be easier to handle in the week to come. A small misunderstanding can evaporate quickly if you don’t overreact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Knowledge may broaden your support base. Gather facts and figures that will help you achieve your objectives. Wait until the second half of the week to buy any apparel or tasteful, pretty things for your home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pick a lane.

You may feel a need to choose one side over another to fit in with your peers as this week unfolds. Focus on interactive projects that improve your environment, and explore inspiring and creative ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use initiative to attain ambitions. You may be blessed with high energy levels and a fearless attitude toward challenges as this week begins. It may be necessary to implement stringent organizational rules to stay on task.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use your mental aptitude to quickly address issues. You might absorb information faster than a speeding bullet.

Don’t ignore existing obligations as you work toward achieving key goals in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a rain check on social activities and focus on pet projects at home. You or someone close may overreact to imagined slights, but things will be less emotionally charged as the week progresses.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remaining objective makes everything flow more smoothly. It will be easier to communicate with partners this week if you steer clear of emotional issues. While others indulge in frivolous fads, you might choose to spend your money wisely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have enormous enthusiasm but could lack the experience and know-how to follow through. Be sure your budget includes savings for a rainy day that might occur this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There might be drawbacks to being ambitious. The carrot dangled in front of your nose may turn out to be an incentive that isn’t worth the effort.

You may have your opinions held up to scrutiny in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): While a loved one or a partner takes the bull by the horns you can sit back and observe. Someone may be glad you did as the week unfolds and your unbiased observations are needed. Focus on being a neutral party.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Imaginative ideas may be bubbling up in your head, enabling you to see limitless possibilities. Write them down before they pop and are lost for good.

In the week ahead you may be challenged to handle finances wisely.

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