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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Elementary School was closed to students on October 15 and 16 due to COVID-19 cases, officials said. Earlier, there had be a single case reported, but the closure was based on additional cases. The decision was made while working with the Ocean County Department of Health, Superintendent James Roselli said. Students had virtual learning during these days. The district has the option of virtual or a hybrid model for students. “This temporary closure will allow us to gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 situation impacting the school and perform contact tracing,” Roselli said. While the school is empty of students, it will be deep cleaned, he said.
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−Photo courtesy Green Team (Above) Superintendent Melanie Patterson, Green Team Parent Liaison Denise Wall and son Garrett Wall, Parent Liaison Alisa Capuano with daughters Annalia Capuano and Marabella Capuano sport Gator masks in front of the school sign. (Right) Locals model the new masks at the recent color run: Board Of Education and Bayville VFW Representative Mike Passeri, Superintendent Melanie Patterson, Parent Liaisons Denise Wall and Alisa Capuano. By Chris Lundy OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate mascot is the Gator, so it is fitting that the kids are going green this year. The Ocean Gate School Green Team have been focusing on recycling education this year. It’s important to teach the students to think locally and
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keep their beach community clean, and also that their actions make a global impact. Parent Liaisons Denise Wall and Alisa Capuano designed the masks. Thanks to the Bayville Veterans of Foreign Wars, they were able to donate one to every student and faculty member.
Popcorn Park Zoo Holds Blessing Of Animals
Black Poster Project Puts Face To Addiction Problem By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Two hundred and sixty-three posters featuring photos of people were on display recently at Windward Beach Park. The people in the pictures came from all walks of life, and varied in ages, but all shared one thing in common. The display was not for art but to present, literally, the face of addiction showing these individuals as they truly were. Enjoying hobbies, at family gatherings or milestone events. It was part of the Black Poster Project designed to raise awareness through lives lost to the disease of addiction.
The project was described by its founder Dee Gillen as a labor of love created after she experienced the loss of her son, Scott, to a heroin/fentanyl overdose at the age of 27. It began with a simple post just prior to Overdose Awareness Day in 2019. She encouraged other loved ones to share their pictures and it grew. The posters have been on display in various local events. Sometimes it is a full display, and sometimes it is a smaller grouping of photos. Each photo allows people to look at their faces and learn about them. They were daughters, sons, parents, (Addiction - See Page 4)
−Photo by Bob Vosseller Popcorn Park Zoo Keeper John Bergman and Rev. John Cardello join a feathered friend at the zoo during the recently held Blessing of the Animals. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Barking, purring, oinking and other sounds were heard recently during the (Zoo - See Page 10)
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Continued From Page 1 musicians, athletes, performers and more who just wanted to lead happy lives. Among the posters and the family members present for the afternoon program was the family of Misti Autumn Strauss who died on December 11, 2015. “It is beautiful to get awareness out there and to show their lives. They all had beautiful stories. They have booths set up here today that show different resources available,” her mother Ann Strauss of Eatontown said. “People see drug addiction as evil but these people aren’t evil. Many are kids and they are humans and many were in the wrong spot with the wrong people at the wrong time,” she said. “I’m wearing my daughter’s shirt, I’m her voice now,” she added. She said Misti’s addiction problems existed for only around two years. “I didn’t know and when I found out I tried to help her right away and she tried to help herself too. It overpowers them. She said ‘oh mom I know what I’m doing. I’ll be okay. I know what I’m doing,’ but it got worse.” Misti died at the age of 27. “That is what they say: ‘I got this.’ My daughter got into drugs after she met a boy who tricked her into it and laced her cigarettes. She got out of it, went to rehab and then she met another guy who said just snort this and she was dead two years later,” Gail Sturr, Toms River said. Her daughter Tanya Eileen Sturr died two years ago. “My daughter died at 33,” Sturr said. “She got an infection from shooting the junk in her legs. It went to MRSA and sepsis and later organ failure.” Sturr pointed to another poster, “that’s my sister’s brother-in-law he died in the 70s, Charlie Lagraca. Their nephew died too. He went out on Thanksgiving and came home and lied down and was dead. It affects anyone. There is someone out there that you will know that it has happened to them or their children. It is everywhere.”
“This is very emotional,” Sturr added. “It is surreal but it is helpful. She is missed by many. She was a very funny person and had a good personality. She had cleaned up her act for five years and was fine until she met this other guy and that was the end of her. It changed her personality.” Gillen and Sheryl Cashin of Fair Lawn were pleased to see the turnout for the day’s bittersweet event. Gillen said that during an Addiction Awareness event held last year, “the group that was hosting the event offered to do these posters for the families and they made 40 posters back then and then we just kept it going after that. It grew little by little.” “When COVID hit all our community and school events stopped so we came up with quiet memorials. So for overdose awareness month this year and we decided we would go on the road and take silent memorials to any town that will let us display them,” Gillen added. Gillen said, “on August 1 the display featured 120 posters and now we have 263. People just ask us to do it and we don’t ask for anything from the grieving families because they have been through enough. We rely on outside donations to pay the costs for it and people have been really compassionate about that. We were able to come down to do this here today and it’s great.” Cashin works with Gillen on the project. “Dee and I met at the cemetery. Our boys were buried a few feet from each other. Dee had asked if I wanted a poster made of my son and I said yes and started helping out. This is our way of getting out to show this side of the story. It is important to put a face to addiction and that it can happen to anyone. The last few years of their lives may have been bad because they were facing addiction but that is not who they were.” Those seeking further information or who wish to support The Black Poster Project can e-mail theblackposterproject@gmail. com or call/text 201-906-9055.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Races To Watch On Election Night There is a lot of speculation about what’s going to happen on November 3. After the polls close at 8 p.m., there will be plenty of news personalities talking about the results as they come in. With every House seat on the ballot, plus control of the Senate, White House, and (eventually) the Supreme Court, it’s enough to make you dizzy. The problem with a lot of political commentary is that they expect people to vote with their minds, and not their hearts. They’ll say something like “Iowa farmers were hurt by Trump’s trade policies so they won’t vote for him,” or “White voters in the Texas counties won’t vote for Biden.” In reality, very few people really understand the complex issues. Instead, they’ll just vote for whoever their Facebook bubble has promoted more than the other. I spent a weekend researching the elections because I’m curious about it. And now I’m going to let you copy my notes. This list I made is by no means an exhaustive list. I selected the important ones that interested me the most. Some people will say that if Pennsylvania and Florida get called for Biden, you can go to bed early. For the purpose of this editorial, I will only be focusing on Republicans and Democrats, and not independent candidates. Republicans currently control the Senate. Democrats need to gain four senators (three if they also take the White House) to take control of the Senate. Democrats have the majority in the House 232-197, and Republicans need to land 18 seats to take it. I’m going to start with New Jersey because New Jersey is the best state. New Jersey’s 14 electoral votes are predicted to go to Biden. What’s more interesting are the races down ballot.
For most of this election cycle, pundits and predictors have rated the House elections in the 2nd and 3rd Districts as toss-ups. Sometimes they lean one way or the other, but that’s the nature of toss-ups. Websites have also named both of these races among the closest in the nation. Starting with the 2nd District, the incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew. He’s being challenged by Democrat Amy Kennedy. Polls show her with a slight lead, but I’ve never really liked polls. They call 500 registered voters and count them up. That’s hardly scientific. It’s one thing to look at, but not the be-all, end-all. In the 3rd District, incumbent Andy Kim, a Democrat, is being challenged by David Richter, a Republican. This will be Richter’s second fight of the year. The first was against Kate Gibbs in the primary. It was messy and expensive. It left the incumbent relatively unscathed with a huge lead in funding. Kim unseated Republican Tom MacArthur for the job. The race was so close that it wasn’t called until almost two weeks later. I imagine the same thing will happen this time around, even moreso because of mailin ballot reasons. In the 4th District, incumbent Republican Chris Smith is favored to win reelection. He is being challenged by Democrat Stephanie Schmid. Smith has been in the position for a few decades, and has name recognition and staying power. His pro-life sentiment will likely win him continual support in the very religious communities he represents. Schmid’s chance is if there is another blue wave, and she converts independents who are coming out to vote against anyone with an R after their name. On a lesser note, New Jersey’s 5th, 7th, and 11th Congressional Districts are not (Editorial - See Page 8)
Letters To The Editor Resources For Breast Cancer Help, Screening While I was happy to see Jersey Shore Online taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness month through the article “Tackling Breast Cancer With Screening and Prevention,” I was disappointed by the lack of resources this article provided. As both a Bachelor of science and Master of public health student at George Washington University, who has experience working with the Manalapan Health Department, I strongly feel that providing readers with tangible ways to access breast cancer screening and educational services is extremely important. Although the article does provide a link to the resources provided by RWJBarnabas system, this link is listed at the end of the article. It does not stand out and is a bit difficult for readers to find. There are other breast cancer screening and educational resources available locally. These include but are not limited to the Planned Parenthood office in Freehold (732-431-1717), which offers breast exams and other female health exams, and the Children & Family Health Institute at the VNA Health Group (vnahg.org/children-family-health-institute/ ). Educational resources can
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It’s Time We Elect True Leadership In NJ-04
We hear about “leadership” during every election, but in the middle of a health and economic crisis the word should be treated as more than an empty platitude. Beyond bringing others to your point of view, true leadership requires risk; one cannot lead simply by toeing the party line. I am running for Congress in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District because our democracy is at a crisis point, and now, more than ever, we need leaders who will put people before partisanship, country before party, and work together to find solutions. While serving our country as a United States Foreign Service Officer, I deployed to Haiti shortly after they were devastated by an earthquake and struggling with a cholera outbreak. I worked with Haiti’s government to rebuild and strengthen their democracy and increase
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public resources. I know firsthand that coming back from a public health and economic crisis requires fixing many of the problems that existed before the crisis hit. That’s why if I am elected to Congress, I will not only fight for the aid New Jersey needs to recover from the pandemic, but I will also support healthcare legislation which automatically enrolls uninsured or underinsured individuals in a public healthcare program such as Medicare, while allowing people the choice to keep their private plans. This way, no family will ever have to choose between their healthcare and putting food on the table, and every American will have access to quality, affordable healthcare. My opponent, thirty-nine yea r i ncu mbent, Ch r is Smith, has utterly failed to fight for us, even in the midst of a pandemic. We are in desperate need of real leadership and that is why I feel called to serve our community and our country again. The pandemic hit New Jersey hard with over 16,000 deaths, thousands more jobs lost, small businesses shuttered, and a revenue shortfall that threatens essential state and local government services. Despite this, Smith voted against both iterations of the HEROES Act, which included essential aid for our state and local governments. With his vote, Smith jeopardized job security for our police officers, fi refighters and teachers. The Act also included an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, student loan forgiveness, critical resources for our frontline workers, funding for the Postal Service and election security, and eliminated the $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction - which would have given immediate tax relief to middle class New Jersey homeowners. In June, while millions lost employer-based health insurance, Smith voted against strengthening our health-
Letters To Th care. A real leader would have prioritized the needs of our families over partisanship. But as usual, Smith refused to stand up for us. As the first Congresswoman in NJ-04, I pledge to use both my voice and vote to ensure that we have the resources we need before, during, and after a crisis. Every day, I’ll fight tirelessly for our families and our future. It’s the kind of leadership we deserve. Stephanie Schmid Democratic Nominee for Congress, NJ-04 Little Silver
Wake Up, America The Supreme Court is on attack from the left in order to break down our Constitution; to control the Supreme Court. They have been threatening the existing members, “We can control you anytime we want to.” Dems have done everything they can in order to undermine Trump; to eviscerate his administration, to criminalize his administration, and to remove the president of the United States. (The) Democrat party is following a Saul Alinsky, Stalinist model embracing socialism/Marxism ideology. We have a party that is undermining our government, undermining our system, praising BLM, embracing Antifa (a Marxist organization). These are anarchists whose mission is to the destruction of the United States of America. The left, if elected, will pack the courts with leftwing activities! We are going to lose our freedoms, liberties, and our precious Constitution. America better wake-up fast! America will never be a socialist country under Trump’s watch! Carole A. Weidmuller Manchester
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Continued From Page 8 slam dunks for the incumbent Democrats, and might have surprises. Arizona has 11 electoral votes. It has been historically Republican. Currently, Biden has a slight lead. Also, you should watch the Senate race there. Martha McSally is up for election. She is a Republican who was chosen to fulfill the remainder of John McCain’s term. She is being challenged by Democrat Mark Kelly, an astronaut married to Gabby Giffords. The other senator in Arizona is a Democrat who won the spot by narrowly beating McSally in 2018. So, this is a vulnerable spot that should be watched. However, since the mail-in voting might slow down how long it takes to tally votes, Arizona might be decided past your bedtime. Florida has 29 electoral votes and is a big target in presidential elections. The last three presidential elections have been very close. Trump won Florida in 2016 by 2.2%, with only about 100,000 votes more than Hillary Clinton. Obama won it in 2012 and 2008 with similarly narrow margins. Before that, George W. Bush won both of his elections in that state by even closer margins. Bill Clinton won it one year but not the other. Georgia’s 16 electoral votes are believed to be in play this year. The state has routinely been safe for Republicans, and Trump won it easily before. However, Democrats have been investing a lot of time and money getting inner city people registered to vote. This might not impact the presidency, but might mean more blue in House races. Both Republican Senators are on the ballot. Kelly Loeffler, in particular, got bad press earlier this year for dumping stocks when she knew COVID was about to hit. Somehow, a lot of news came out of Michigan recently. Trump won it narrowly in 2016. It had been such a Democrat stronghold that the Democrats didn’t put a lot of work into keeping it. With all the turmoil, it will be interesting to see how it turns out. Clinton won Minnesota narrowly in 2016 and the Trump campaign has targeted it as a vulnerable pick-up state for 2020. The Republicans have
been outspending and out-visiting this year to earn its 10 electoral votes. North Carolina has 15 electoral votes. Obama won it with 1 point in 2008; Romney won it with 2 points in 2012 and Trump won it with a 4 point margin in 2016. Their Republican firstterm Senator Thom Tillis is up for re-election and pundits say it could go either way. So, this state is important to watch for control of the Senate as well. You knew that Ohio would wind up on this list, right? One stat I saw said that no Republican ever ascended to the presidency without Ohio. That sounds like a baseball stat – something to ramble off while you’re waiting for the pitch but it doesn’t really matter. It has 18 electoral votes. Trump won it by 8 points. Obama won the state both times, but by smaller margins. South Carolina’s 9 electoral votes traditionally go to Republicans. But this year, it’s not about the electoral votes. It’s about Lindsey Graham. Once critical of Trump, he has had a change in tune, and the nation noticed. He faces Jaime Harrison who has set fundraising records. Pennsylvania is worth 20 electoral votes. It voted for Trump very narrowly. However, it voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. Expect pundits to be watching Pennsylvania closely on election night. Texas has 38 electoral votes and hasn’t voted for a Democrat since Carter. A lot of pundits are talking about Texas moving slowly to the left over the years, and some websites are only listing it as “lean right,” but I personally feel that’s making a mountain out of a mole hill just to get clicks. Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes. And interestingly, Wisconsin residents voted on their 10 electoral voters earlier this year. Trump won it narrowly in 2016, and Obama won it his two terms, making this a true swing state. All the polls point to Trump losing Wisconsin this year. However, all the polls pointed to Trump losing Wisconsin in 2016, but he won it despite predictions. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Biden’s Friend Richter How can we trust David Richter to represent Republicans when he hired Biden’s brother 10 years ago? James Biden was hired as executive vice president by HillStone in 2010. Richter was the company’s president and COO at the time. His father was the CEO. The press release from the company touted Biden’s four decades experience in “business, political, legal and financial circles.” He’s cozying up to Biden and the Democrats – as long as he can make money off the deal. Richter doesn’t care about us. He doesn’t care about the Republicans. He only cares about himself. Chris Tomlin Howell
94, And Voting For Change The Republican Party of Lincoln and Reagan is no more. Now we have the Trump Party or rather King Trump! There is no more norm. Democracy is on the verge of collapse. No one can say ‘no’ to Trump and keep their job. Trump is working towards a monarchy, with him as our King and say goodbye to our Democracy. We are a country of hate and haters. The KKK has for years and years killed black and brown people and white sympathizers and are never tried for their crimes of murder. Trump said “Some of them are very nice.” Hitler marched into country after country after country and killed millions and millions of Jews, handicapped people, priests, nuns, gays, etc. The whole world watched and nobody said ‘no’ to Hitler. Never again?
Trump said “I can shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and get away with it.” Trump, in his many interviews with a very well known journalist Bob Woodward, told him in January/February that he knew the coronavirus was deadly. It came in the air and nothing could be done about it. He didn’t want to panic Americans citizens. So in reality he helped to kill 200,000 plus American citizens. The CDC, Dr. Redfield, said to wear a mask it could be more effective than the vaccine. Trump did not have any plans for the American people, just said the virus would just go away. Now in front of King Trump’s house, The White House, is a signed peace agreement with some of the world’s meanest dictators. Does anyone know what it says? Please do not allow this self-absorbed bully, rebel rouser, white supremacist defender destroy our democracy. Don’t panic, just vote! At my age of 94 years I probably will not be here for the next four years. Please wake up and prevent this catastrophe from happening. Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and keep our Democracy alive and well in the United States of America, forever and ever. Sarah “Roz” Maketansky Toms River
MAGA Hats
Does anyone else see the irony of those MAGA hats that Trump followers wear? Don’t they realize that we have already had four (disastrous) years of his “Make America Great Again?” Those same hats were worn by them four years ago. That was his slogan then, and the “great America” we have now is thanks to him? How many times do we give Trump the chance to make it right? Rosemary Doherty Berkeley
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Continued From Page 1 “The health and safety of our students, staff and community are of the utmost importance,” he said. “The school is also taking precautions to prevent the introduction and spread of viruses and other germs and is cleaning frequently touched surfaces daily. The status of this situation is fluid, and we are monitoring it closely.” Anyone who has already been in close contact with the individuals who tested positive have already been notified, Roselli said. Additionally, Bayville Elementary also had positive cases. The district notified parents that they would be performing a deep cleaning of the entire school, and that those in close contact with the individuals were notified. Meanwhile, school officials urge families to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including staying home when sick, washing hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. Earlier this school year, there was a case of
The Berkeley Times, October 24, 2020, Page 9 coronavirus in the Central Regional School District. It was not revealed which building it was in. “Contact tracing was completed and all notifications sent to the people that meet the CDC requirements for possible contamination,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. The buildings have had increased cleaning protocols since the beginning of the school year and additional efforts were made after the positive case. “Both schools and buses have cameras which makes contact tracing easier because you are on camera,” he said. With the fall break coming up, he hopes that families are not traveling to states on the quarantine list and that they make good decisions.
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five years, once again performed the blessing at the service. Visitors brought their pets to the picnic area directly across from the zoo entrance for a blessing. Rev. Cardello also went around to each animal pen to perform a blessing and he was very familiar with the history of most of the animals be they bears, lions, tigers or monkeys. He not only knew their species but in most cases he knew their names. “As to some unusual blessings I have con-
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over 20 years, been a safe refuge for abused, injured and unwanted animals including farm animals, lions, tigers and bears,” Reverend Cardello said. As Zoo chaplain, he has blessed lions (Simba), tigers (Thor and Raj), a Horse (Seven) suffering with pica (an eating disorder brought about by near starvation), shaken hands with a monkey (Konga), and a small goat rescued from sacrifice from a Satanist group. He has also experienced the love and thanks of pit bull who was rescued from being used as a baiting animal for a dog fight ring. “On another note I have delivered last rights to a dying monkey and was proud to deliver the eulogy at the farewell ceremony following the death of a camel named Princess (a long time resident and favorite at the zoo) who had an insatiable fondness for graham crackers,” Rev. Cardello added. He was accompanied by long-time zookeeper John Bergmann. The reverend was in the zoo’s shelter when Bergmann “asked me to quickly bless a young dog that had been brought in from out of state. The poor dog was so sick, running a fever, unable to stand and eating or drinking only caused her to vomit resulting is severe dehydration.” “I knelt down beside her and spoke to her while gently stroking her head and was rewarded by a feeble wag of her tail. I completed my Blessing (adding an extra prayer and leaving a St. Francis medal on her bed) and proceeded to Bless the other Zoo and shelter animals. Several hours later I returned to the shelter and was approached by Mr. Bergmann. I was told that shortly after the Blessing the sick dog was able to stand and started to take the fluids and food,” Rev. Cardello added. “Sometime later I was informed the she had fully recovered and had been adopted by a family that would give this formally abused dog all the love she would need. Maybe it was just a coincidence or maybe it was something else. I leave it to you to decide but I know what I think,” he added with a smile. The public blessings began only two years ago and “to date it has not fully caught on. On average we only bless about a half dozen or so pets but hope those numbers will grow over the coming years.” Among those who brought their pets out to blessed was township resident Lori Sansone who brought Olea who is a hearing assistance dog. “I got her a year and half ago. She is a Labrador golden mix. Olea’s puppy raisers got her blessed, so I want to continue that. Besides my blessing deserves a blessing.” Sansone said. “All thing bright and beautiful, all things great and small, fur feathers or scales - for those who have shared and had their lives touched by a beloved pet,” Rev. Cardello said. Bergmann and Rev. Cardello reminded the public that for those who don’t have a pet, the zoo has an animal shelter filled with animals who need homes. For additional information, directions or information regarding the Popcorn Park Zoo call 609 693-1900 or go to the zoo’s web site ahscares.org. The Popcorn Park Zoo is located at 1 Humane Way, in the Forked River section of the township, just off Route 539 west, seven miles from the Garden State Parkway exit/entrance.
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Suspected Car Burglar Startled By Driver Still Inside
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – A woman was sitting in her car when a suspected car burglar opened one of the car doors, was surprised to see someone inside, and ran away. The incident happened just after midnight on October 19 on the 1200 block of Pacific Avenue, police said. The victim had just returned home and was sitting in the driver’s seat for a few minutes. Fortunately, no one was injured. The sus-
pect appeared to be startled that someone was in the car. A search of the area did not fi nd him. Police said he was Caucasian with dark eyes, short dark hair, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Detective David Bowden at 732-286-6000 ext. 108. Anyone living in the area with residential security cameras are asked to view their system for footage that may be useful to the investigation.
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BERKELEY –Mayor Carmen Amato is pleased to announce the Veterans Day Meal Distribution event in partnership with Fulfill. Enjoy dinner on Fulfill! Simply drive up and they will place two heat and serve meals in your car to go. The event will take place on November
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By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY - The Officers will call all our members each month to let them know if the Clubhouse will be open in the following month for us to meet. Sunday, November 1st Daylight Savings time ends. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour and replace all batteries in your Smoke Detectors. Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. Get out and vote. Friday, November 6th is the 30th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall being torn down in Germany. Tuesday, November 10th is the U.S. Marine Corps birthday. The Marine Corps was formed in 1775. Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans Day. The Officers will call members to let them know if Veterans Day will be celebrat-
ed at Timothy E. Ryan’s Funeral Home, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. Wednesday, November 11th also marks 102 years that Veterans Day has been recognized as a day for all Americans to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by veterans for our freedom. Remember to fly your flag on Veterans Day. Tuesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. V.F.W. Post 10185’s Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 9503, Bayville, New Jersey, where the latest V.F.W. programs and events will be discussed. Thursday, November 26th is Thanksgiving Day. Let’s all remember to give thanks for all we have received and the freedom we enjoy. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplain Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small flags first before dropping them off, and the flags will be disposed of properly V.F.W. Post 10185 wishes everyone a “Happy Thanksgiving Day.”
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Berkeley Students Celebrate Week Of Respect
−Photos courtesy Berkeley Township School District Students participated in fun ways to lift each other up. BERKELEY – All four schools in Berkeley Township School District celebrated the Week of Respect from October 5 through October 9. During this week our schools provided a variety of lessons to focus on the prevention of harassment, intimidation and bullying. Students and staff dressed to promote the
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Influenza vaccinations are with no out of pocket expense to all Ocean County Residents. Pneumonia Vaccinations available at each location. Residents under the age of 65 years requesting a Pneumonia Vaccination will need a Physician prescription.
What’s New with Seasonal Flu? • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). Flu vaccines are updated every year to better match the viruses circulating in the public.Getting the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu! The vaccine is made with inactive (killed) virus strains which are not infectious. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Ginger is a something you’ve probably walked past a thousand times in the grocery store and passed up. It has some incredible medicinal benefits and offers people a natural approach to many ailments. Many women use ginger for morning sickness during pregnancy. Sometimes you see it crystallized with sugar to improve flavor. But today I’m talking about the fresh ginger root which you can buy in food markets. Known officially as Zingiber officinale, ginger contains many therapeutic compounds, all of which have well-documented medicinal actions in the body. In studies with people who ate dried ginger spice in their meals, 75 percent experienced relief from arthritic pain and swelling! Ginger contains dozens of compounds which have pharmacological activity. Sometimes you have to heat the ginger to see a specific compound. For example, zingerone is negligible in fresh ginger, however cooking it transforms the gingerol to zingerone. The dried (powdered) ginger spice does contain zingerone in it. We think of ginger (either fresh or powdered) as a flavor agent, but ginger is powerful medicine. It is an antioxidant and strong analgesic. It could thin the blood so you have to avoid it (or minimize it) if you are supported on anticoagulant medications. Zingerone is well researched and it’s incredible. Studies have determined that it reduces inflammation, improves blood
sugar, eases muscle pain and spasms, helps with arthritis, speeds fat breakdown and ramps up immune function. In an animal study, ginger compounds protected rodents from brain damage and memory loss so now drug companies are trying to morph it and patent it into an Alzheimer’s drug. I say just eat it! Ginger can block your enzyme xanthine oxidase which is good because that reduces ROS (reactive oxygen species). So the fact that ginger can degrade these ROS free radicals means it protects your DNA and mitochondria. In fact, ginger promotes mitochondrial health and these mito store energy for you in the form of ATP. If you have liver disease, or hepatic injury (for example, alcohol-related, or hepatitis), consider ginger in all of your recipes because studies show that zingerone has a hepatoprotective effect. Here’s another fun fact. Ginger might have some heavy metal binding abilities, because it can reduce cadmium levels according to animal studies. It can also reduce the body’s burden of organophosphate pesticides! If you have a PON1 gene, make ginger your friend! Unfortunately, it cannot bind gadolinium from MRIs. Not only does ginger spice up your recipes, it makes for a quick and delicious tea. I have a recipe for this at my website, as well as a free ebook for you called “Spices that Heal.” Ginger is a delicious, safe and affordable way to improve health while adding a warming spice to your meals.
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he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord. The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited. Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to
limit the possibility of symptom recurrence. The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain. The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities. The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the
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In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.
The questions often arises, “What happens if I am injured during Christopher R. Shea Esq. the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 408-9455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Coin Club Mourns Two Members
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Coin Club regretfully informed their membership that two members passed away this year. William (Bill) Megargle passed away April 16th and was 83 years old. He was a dedicated member who would travel up from Long Beach Township to attend
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Freeholder Furious Over Small Increase In Social Security
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is “furious” that seniors suffering through the continued economic crisis ignited by COVID-19 will receive only a 1.3 percent increase in their 2021 Social Security benefits. Vicari said, it was, “outrageous and inconceivable that in this economic emergency our seniors are receiving such a paltry increase. It is totally unacceptable and an insult to every senior citizen who relies on Social Security.” Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 senior citizens, many of whom depend entirely on their monthly Social Security checks. “A senior citizen liv-
ing alone receives only about a $1,400 monthly benefit,” Vicari said. He added that a “widow or widower living by themselves would see their check increase very slightly from $1,434 to $1,453. The modest increase does not come close to matching rising costs.” “In the past few months alone we have seen Jersey Central Power & Light raise their rates by almost $10 a month. That was followed by toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and a 10-cent per gallon hike in the gas tax. How much more will our seniors be forced to endure?” Vicari asked. Beyond rising costs, the pandemic has also led to a higher cost for food. “Both food and essential household
goods like paper towels have increased by more than 1.3 percent in the past year. In no way does this cost-of-living increase take into account the continued impact of COVID-19,” Vicari added. The Freeholder Director wrote letters to Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, along with the cou nt y’s Congressional delegation demanding additional funding for Social Security. “On behalf of the nearly 200,000 older adults that call Ocean County home, I ask that you do everything in your power to provide additional funding for Social Security. Funding that must be passed along to our most vulnerable senior citizens,” Vicari stated in his letter. Vicari also sent a letter directly to the
White House. “The cost of living adjustment over the last six years has averaged only about 1.3 percent. In some years, there has been no increase at all. It is important that our seniors receive an ample benefit from a program most have paid into all of their working days,” Vicari said. Seniors will see the few extra dollars starting with their January 2021 benefit checks. Vicari added, “facing continued economic hardships, our seniors are forced to make decisions on whether to pay to keep a roof over their head or purchase life sustaining medications. No one should have to face making that kind of decision.”
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring or Training School Bus Drivers -Free CDL Training and Competitive Pay Rate and Benefits Call Today: 609-296-0400 or www. durhamschoolservices.com (47) Cedar Glen West - Is looking for mechanics with experience in framing and or household boiler heating systems. We are also interested in laborer and grounds crew. Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Contact me at Williams@cedarglenwest or call 732-657-5525 and ask for Bill. (44) Glass company has positions open for glazier/Carpenter - Helper with a strong work ethic. Glaziers, Carpenters, and helpers willing to learn Experience a plus. Clean Drivers License. Complete every installation according to company expectations and leave each job site in a clean manner. Good communication skills with supervisor, project managers, customers and co-workers. Ability to Install the following material: - storefronts - doors - mirrors - curtain wall shower doors. Email info@gssindllc. com or call 732-919-0011. (47) Needed live in aid/companion 24/7, for a 57 yr. old disabled Veteran at my home in Toms River. Very light duty in exchange for you living here 100% free, plus a private bed room and private bath and a small salary, must have drivers lic. Please call 201-306-6839. (47) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
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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
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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Dept. Of Health Lists Tips For A Safe Halloween By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The NJDOH has announced a Halloween COVID-19 guidance document for Halloween trick or treaters and partygoers. The document lists information on how to safely celebrate the holiday whether it’s with indoor or outdoor activities. “We’re happy everyone can still experience some type of Halloween festivities - especially our young ones who do look forward to this festive holiday,” said Gerry P. Little, Ocean County Freeholder and liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is asking for everyone’s cooperation and to do their part by following the COVID-19 safety strategies
provided for the protection and welfare of your friends, family and neighbors.” “As a community we can’t let Halloween become a one day vacation from keeping up with the COVID-19 protocols such as social distancing, wearing protective face coverings and all the rest of the important precautions people have been following throughout the pandemic,” advised Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “Remember, safety first,” added OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator, Patty High. For the full celebration guidance list, visit nj.gov/health/. Under Halloween Celebration Guidance will be listed ways to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
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Blood Service Volunteers Needed
NEW JERSEY – NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, especially in the Toms River area. Blood service volunteers are integral members of our collection team. Your tasks would be to assist donors with registration, watch them in canteen for post donation reactions and learn how to respond to their needs. A blood service volunteer should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and have a willingness to follow rules. For additional information, contact Jan Zepka, Manager of Community Relations & Volunteer Services at 732-616-8741, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 24 - oct 30 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy being playful and passionate. Your romantic partner may be more affectionate than usual. You may find yourself focused on winning a competition or too eager to take risks in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your social calendar could fill up. You might even be forced to pick and choose between events. You may be in demand for parties, presentations or as a personal companion in the week to come. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Explore the latest trends and treasures with a special someone, but remember you must eventually head back to normal life. The week ahead may offer plenty of excitement and open your eyes to a realm of possibilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Run your home base like a business. Keep receipts in a safe place and focus on sensible financial strategies. Loved ones and partners should cheerfully cooperate with all your ideas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As this week unfolds, an opportunity could appear that will help you reach an important objective. Enjoy pleasant companions and use your good taste to purchase items that upgrade your surroundings. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to reach a compromise or offer concessions that make everyone happy. With gentle Venus in your sign, you’re likely to enjoy the
company of others wherever you go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Glamor and romance are in abundant supply. A loved one might expect some pampering, although your thoughts may be focused on creating dollars as the week begins. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unfiltered opinions could shock people who may be surprised at excess bluntness. Consider matching your content to the company. The week ahead could contain a few surprises for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week begins, you may be filled with a spirit of cooperation and inspired to help others without being asked. Watch your spending, as there may be extra demands on your resources. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is likely a good time to mend fences, ask for favors and forgive someone. Some members of your household might be in the mood for impetuous fun. Avoid dust-ups that may occur later in the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ask for someone’s opinion before taking further steps. If tactics are based on sound principles, your actions will be more profitable. In the upcoming week, someone may not understand your actions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you wait to make a key decision, a helpful friend could intervene with wise advice. You might even learn that it’s not necessary or strategic to jump in headfirst where love or money is concerned.
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