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By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A Monmouth County judge has ordered election officials to recount ballots from the Howell council race.

Ballots were called for recount after the Democrat challenger and the Republican incumbent

─Photo courtesy Brittany Ferreria and Howell Police Vinny Ferreria became the Police Department’s newest recruit.

By Alyssa Riccardi firefighter, astronaut or with first responders,” just like policemen.”

HOWELL – The How- any role that gives them mom Brittany Ferreria So when Vinny asked ell Township Police excitement. Vinny, a stated. “This year he his mom for a police Department has made a 4-year-old from How- really understands what costume this Hallow4-year-old boy’s dream ell, is no exception. the police do. He loves een, Brittany had the come true by giving He’s obsessed with po- everything from lights idea of contacting the him his own uniform lice officers and that’s and sirens to the K-9s. Howell Police station to and giving him the title why he chose to dress Vinny is always trying see if they had any old of police officer. up as one for Halloween to help everyone. He uniforms they would Like every little kid, this year. will put everyone first give to convert into a they dream about grow“Vinny has always before him. He is com- costume.

(Police - See Page 2) ing up to become a loved anything to do passionate and caring

Judge Orders Recount On Howell Council Election

were only separated by 320 votes.

Democrat candidate Andre De Garmeaux requested to recount the results of the November general election and was granted approval

by State Superior Court Judge Linda Jones.

De Garmeaux was

32 0 v o t e s b e h i n d Councilwoman Evelyn Malsbury-O’Donnell after more than 30,500 ballots were counted.

Malsbury-O’Donnell received 15,415 votes in comparison to the 15,095 De Garmeaux received.

According to the law-

suit filed on November 19 seeking the recount, De Garmeaux’s lawyers testified that 317 ballots were rejected and could be enough to impact the results.

According to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, Mayor Therea Berger, who was De

Garmeaux’s running mate, won re-election by a vote of 16,615 to 14,392 over Republican challenger Suzanne M. Brennan.

Out of 39,289 registered voters, 32,418 ballots were cast in Howell, resulting in (Voting - See Page 17)

December 5, 2020

Chief Says Police Will Only Enforce Worst COVID Violations

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – After the governor issued an executive order limiting group gatherings, Police Chief Andrew Kudrick issued a memo to the members of his department stating only the most egregious violations will be responded to during the holidays.

Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order addresses an uptick in coronavirus cases throughout the state and country and focuses on gatherings and protocols.

Chief Kudrick said that officers would of course respond to any egregious violations such as packed house parties. He asked that everyone plan their gatherings carefully from the Thanksgiving holiday through to the end of the year and to show respect to each other and the department during this difficult time for many residents (Chief - See Page 4)

Warehouse Use Approved For Fairfield Road

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The proposed construction of a 368,000-square-foot warehouse on Fairfield Road has taken one step closer to reality as the Zoning Board of Adjustment has given its approval.

During a recent meeting, Chairman Wendell Nanson, Richard Mertens, James Moretti, Matthew Hughes, Jose Orozco and Glenn Cantor all voted “yes” on a motion to grant the use variance. Fairfield Road runs between Route 524 (Adelphia Road) and Route 33 in Howell.

Every spot of land in a town is zoned a certain way. Developers can only build what is allowed in the zoning. A use variance is when the Zoning Board allows something (Zoning - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 “Since we destroy used uniforms I decided to give her one of my older ones to use.

One from when I was a lieutenant,” Chief Andrew Kudrick stated. “Originally I was saving this uniform but figured this would be a far better use than laying in storage.”

Once Brittany contacted the station, she thought they would pick up the uniform, say hello and be on their way. Chief Kudrick on the other hand had a different idea in mind.

“When we went to the police station we were met by the chief with his assistants and the mayor,” Brittany said. “Vinny is very outgoing and not shy when it comes to meeting new people. He went right up to chief and gave him a hand shake. Then they asked if we wanted a tour and Vin’s eyes lit up! We saw the whole police department from the 911 station, jail cells and the room where they hold important meetings before their shifts. At the end of our tour Vinny was able to get into a police car and check everything out. He was so excited, and then the officer and his K-9 came out.”

After this exciting first visit to the station, Vinny and his mom went back home with the uniform and she started sewing it to fit Vinny’s small size.

“I did actually make the costume with my mom’s help who is amazing at sewing,” Brittany said. “I dyed the shirt to try to get it to the French blue. Then I just stripped the uniform and had to hand sew the patches on Vin’s shirt. I replaced the buttons and my mom helped sew the pants.”

“After I fi nished his costume we went back to show it off. Vinny was super proud to look like the police officers. He was a real mini-me,” Brittany said. “Even with everyone wearing their masks you could tell everyone was smiling. I wish we could have taken the masks off to show how big his smile was! Vin was so happy to be there.

In the group photo Vinny was standing there and moved his hands on his belt to be just like them.”

“We thanked Vinny for coming to visit us.

It’s incredible to see a 4-year-old child lift the spirits of veteran police officers. There’s an application for patrolman set aside for Vinny,” Chief Kudrick said.

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Continued From Page 1 and businesses.

His memo stated that “our community is hurting. We have seen an increase in mental health issues. People are depressed and stressed. Businesses are trying to survive. Some have already closed.

The holidays and social gatherings bring family and friends together.”

“The latest order restricts the number of persons permitted within households and restaurants. From the beginning of this pandemic; we have relied upon our community to be responsible by limiting exposure and spread of this virus. This will continue without our enforcement inter vention,” Kudrick stated in his memo.

The chief clarified that this was not in defiance of the governor’s orders “as I do believe we all have to do our part to end this pandemic. However, we the police will not be used to carry out orders I feel are detrimental to our relationship with our community or will put officers in a no-win predicament such as being called for social distancing or mask complaint.”

He added, “although justified in our enforcement, the perception will be the opposite and majority support will be lacking. We will not accept nor respond

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Rock Solid Realty, LLC. submitted the application and plans on including 9,600 square feet of office space within the warehouse, with the warehouse being leased on 36 acres on the 102-acre parcel.

Attorney Kenneth Pape represented the applicant during the last meeting. Site improvements such as a parking lot, stormwater infrastructure, new utility connections, lighting and landscaping were presented in the testimony. The warehouse will also have 72 loading bays.

According to Pape, the applicant requested from the zoning board to construct a solar energy project at the location back in 2011.

The attorney said a 17-megawatt solar energy facility was approved.

“The approval process was complicated and went through state agencies, which reduced the solar farm from 17 megawatts to 10 megawatts. That was a fairly typical experience in 2011 and 2012. I am told it was a response from the state to the very large solar farms that were coming online,” Pape said.

He also stated that 65 acres of the Fairfield Road parcel have been developed as a solar energy project.

“The (solar energy facility) has been

to any report of a facial covering/mask, social distancing, or indoor/outdoor gathering complaint.”

Chief Kudrick said the only time that officers would consider responding would be for an “egregious violation such as a packed house party. If these restrictions are exempt for political purposes, then family and friends should be permitted to gather with equal consideration.”

“By this directive, I give our telecommunicators broad discretion in assigning a response to a complaint. This directive does not restrict an officer from addressing an egregious complaint if observed,” the memo that was posted to local social media stated.

Howell Township was recently noted as one of the safest cities in New Jersey according to business insurance resource AdvisorSmith. The township ranked fifth on their annual list of the Safest Cities in the state through use of reported crime date from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Dataset that analyzes looks at violent and property crimes from large, midsize and small cities.

The township’s crime score totaled at 15.6% which was much lower than the state average of 41 for similar large sized communities.

Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this article. generating electricity, that has been fed into the grid for about seven years. That is doing very well, but approximately 35 acres was not developed” and is suitable for development, Pape said.

According to the attorney, the proposed warehouse could accommodate up to four tenants. The warehouse is planned to be constructed on the property that’s about 700 feet south of a Route 33 exit ramp, Engineer Louis Zuegner stated.

Currently, many homes and light industrial properties are in the area around Bennett Road. Zuegner also stated how there are residences north of the property, commercial uses on Route 33 and farmland and undeveloped tracts in the area.

The property to be developed is in Howell’s Highway Development (HD2) zone, almost completely surrounded by a Special Economic Development (SED) zone.

Pape stated how Howell’s master plan was modified to exhibit that the property in question should be rezoned SED and “that would make it consistent with the surrounding properties.”

Members of the public had no questions or comments about the application. A motion has been made and approved to grant Rock Solid Realty a use variance. The preliminary major site plan hearing will be on a future date.

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

Supporting Small Businesses Through The Holidays From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving with their families! I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

Spea k i ng of the holid ay season, I wa nt to remind everyone to shop and dine local. As part of the county’s continuing effort to help small businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have developed a new Made in Monmouth interactive directory just in time for the holiday season.

The Division of Economic Development’s Made in Monmouth team has launched an interactive vendor directory, which currently lists more than 85 Made in Mon mouth vendors. Qualified vendors can register to be included

in the new directory by going to madeinmonmouth. com. Shoppers can use the directory to fi nd the perfect holiday gift. Residents can also go to the Grown in Monmouth website to fi nd local Christmas tree farms, restaurants, garden centers a nd more. T he Grown in Monmouth program is designed to help retain and grow the County’s agriculture industry.

Additionally, I was happy to support some of our local small bu si nesses over the past weekend, in honor of Small Business Saturday. One of the businesses I had a chance to visit was The Atlantic Club i n Ma nasqu a n. D u r i ng the visit, I was given a tour of the facilities to see the preventative measures and precautions they have

taken to operate safely during COVID-19. I want to commend them for the great work they are doing to keep thei r members healt hy a nd safe. Li ke many other industries, the health industry is doing its best to survive these diff icult times and any support we can offer them is helpful.

I also want to remind our small busi ness ow ners that we have expanded t he Mon mout h Cou nt y CA R ES Econom ic Assistance Grant Program and are allowing small businesses to apply for an additional $10,000 - for a total of up to $20,000 - i n g rant money. A ny small business that has already applied and submitted expenses in excess of $20,000 does not need to do anything - your application will be reviewed and eligible expenses will be processed. If you submitted more than $10,000 but less than $20,000 and have incurred additional expenses, please submit them as soon as possible.

If you are a small business that has yet to apply for the grant, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible.

To apply for a grant, small business owners can go to MonmouthCountyCares. com or call 732-375-2196, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The application is relatively simple and all you need is your tax return to get started. To date, we have received more than 3,447 applications and dispersed more than $19.5 million.

On another note, I know that the state has been closely monitoring how our small businesses, especially restaurants, have been operating during the pandemic. There has been no indication that recent outbreaks stem from small business establishments.

Unfortunately, it seems as if a majority of the recent increase in cases is due to gathering and parties at private residencies. I sincerely hope that the state looks closely at each individual situation before t ak i ng ext reme action.

T hese busi nesses have been devastated by the restrictions placed on them during the pandemic and their livelihoods, as well as the livelihoods of their employees, are at stake. Most of our small businesses are following the state mandated guidelines and have taken the necessary precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of their patrons. Again, I strongly urge the state to look closely at these situations on an individual basis before making hasty decisions.

Lastly, I am proud to say that my fellow Freeholders and I have increased the number of tests administered at each of the county’s free COVID-19 testing sites. The number of tests administered at each site has been increased from 150 to 200 tests daily. My fellow Freeholders and I understand that the commu nities in Mon mouth County require additional testing sites at this time.

W hile getting tested is important, residents must

also remember to practice social distancing, wear face coverings, wash their hands and stay home when they are sick.

Residents with general q ue st ion s or c onc e r n s about the COVID-19 are able to contact the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) phone bank by calling 732-8452070 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mond ay t h roug h Friday.

When the phone bank is not operational, please v i sit t h e MC H D we b sit e at vi sit monmo uth . c o m / h e a lt h fo r ge n e ra l i n for m at ion relat e d to COVID-19. Residents can also visit the NJ 211 websit e for a d d it ion a l information at nj211.org/ coronavirus-covid-19 or by dialing 2-1-1.

If you would like to read more Monmouth County news updates and information regarding the COVID-19 situation, go to visitmonmouth.com.

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Murphy: Guidance Issued For Restaurants Using Outdoor Space

TRENTON - The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued guidance for restaurants and similar establishments on the utilization of outdoor space during the winter months.

In June, the Division of Codes and Standards within DCA provided guidance on the issuance of permits, and the use of tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies per the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and Uniform Construction Code (UCC).

Due to the approaching winter weather conditions, establishments that want to maintain the use of tents past November 30, 2020, are required to apply for a UCC permit from their local construction office.

Additionally, a permit for any electrical equipment, elec-

trical wiring, or mechanical equipment that would otherwise require a permit must also be filed. Municipalities are encouraged to waive permit fees for tents in use past the November 30th deadline provided that the tents meet the snow bearing requirements or meet the guidance issued today.

In addition to the UCC permit, “operational items” such as portable cooking equipment used around and/ or under the tent should be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and addressed by the local fire official. This would apply to the operation/usage of portable propane heaters and similar items.

“We recognize the restaurants in our state have been

hit extraordinarily hard by the pandemic. We are doing everything we can to help these businesses stay afloat until we can return to more normalcy,” said Governor Murphy. “The guidance issued today is part of our effort to help ease the burden this pandemic has placed on eating establishments. We are leaving no stone unturned as we work to assist the restaurant community.”

“Today’s guidance demonstrates our commitment to ensuring a safe outdoor dining experience while working with business owners to meet their needs,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “We urge all our municipalities to suspend permit fees for tents as much as possible to help our

restaurants survive this winter season.”

The Division of Fire Safety is constantly evaluating new products and alternative solutions to see if any are acceptable to meet the needs of outdoor dining. It is the intent of the Division to ensure that outdoor dining is done safely and in a code-compliant manner while at the same time working with business owners to meet their needs.

Tents that are already erected may not meet the structural provisions of the UCC building subcode, including winter conditions and snow loads.

Local construction offices may issue a variation to allow the tent to remain under the conditions set forth in UCC. Construction officials are strongly encouraged to work

with businesses to determine an appropriate variation.

When a variation is granted, a snow plan must be filed with the construction official that would take effect in the event of a forecasted weather event that would exceed the certified conditions of the variation.

Dining domes, including bubbles, igloos, huts, etc., are permitted for outdoor dining, subject to applicable restrictions. These structures, including pop-up covers, may be erected for use without a UCC permit when limited to less than 120 square feet in area. The dome should be able to be deconstructed on a daily basis, if needed, and should be secured, but not anchored, so that it can be readily lifted for emergency evacuation.

Domes that are 120 square

feet or greater in area and used during December 1 to March 31 would be subject to the UCC permit and variation provisions as noted above for tents. In either case, if temporary heating is provided (e.g. portable and/ or cord and plug), the local fire official would oversee the heat source clearances.

Finally, as noted in DCA’s previous guidance, if barriers are erected around the newly created outdoor dining areas, they should provide for egress openings similar to those provided for assembly uses.

Existing plumbing facilities should be maintained within the building for use by patrons; the restaurant or similar assembly space should establish a proper protocol for maintaining social distancing for the usage of such facilities like restrooms.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Man Pleads Guilty To Fake Prescription Conspiracy

By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – A sales rep pleaded guilty to his part in getting unneeded prescriptions in exchange for a commission.

Joshua Darstek, 38, of Freehold, admitted to a compounded prescription drug conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Police state that Darstek worked as a sales representative. He would sell medications to physicians, and he would earn a percentage.

In order to inf late his commission, he would have doctors write prescriptions for patients they never saw. These patients were recruited to be part of the conspiracy, many of whom were members of the New Jersey School Employee’s Health Benefits Program.

Then, his employers would pay him based on what they received from insurance.

Furthermore, the prescriptions were for compounded medications. These are drugs mixed by a medical professional to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. The Food and Drug Administration does not approve compounded drugs and thus does not

verify the safety, potency, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality of compounded drugs. Generally, a physician may prescribe compounded drugs when an FDA-approved drug does not meet the health needs of a particular patient.

The medications included pain, scar, and wound creams and certain supplements and vitamins. His actions took place between May of 2014 and January of 2016.

T he conspi racy to com mit health care fraud count car ries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 f ine, or t wice the gain or loss from the offense. As part of his plea agreement, Darstek must forfeit $148,50 0 i n cr i m i nal proceeds a nd pay restit ution of at least $594,639.

Sentenci ng is scheduled for Ma rch 23, 2021.

U.S. At tor ney Car penito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge G e o r ge M. Cr ou ch Jr. i n Ne wa r k , and the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Leigh-Alistair Barzey, with the investigation leading to today’s plea.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Charlie Brown’s Restaurants Close Around The State

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Like most restaurants around the country, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill has had a difficult year and those in the state have been hit.

Than ks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grills have closed in New Jersey this year. There is only one restaurant that remains open in the state as part of the chain.

At one time the Charlie Brown steakhouse chain had dozens of restaurants around the state and east coast. It now is down to one location which is based in Union County.

Charlie Brown’s began the year with 14 restaurants in in the Garden State.

Following the closure of the Lakewood Charlie Brown’s location the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains.

It was reported that the coronavirus health crisis was the key reason that the

restaurants had closed. New Jersey was shut down longer than any other state in the country and reopened at only 25% of capacity with indoor dining delayed from what was expected in the summer.

A spokesman for the firm said that percentage for indoor dining was insufficient “as we lost outdoor dining with winter. So, many people think that full-service restaurants can make it on take-out and third-party, but that is not the case.”

According to its company website, along with Scotch Plans, there were locations in Forked River, Toms River, Washington Township, Oradell, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury. There was also one in New York.

Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse’s first location was in Westfield. It opened in 1966. The chain offered a salad bar, a variety of steaks but previously faced bankruptcy in 2010 when chain had 49 locations.

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Cops Arrest Local Man For Sharing Child Porn Online

By Chris Lundy HAZLET – A man who is already listed as a sexual predator has been charged with sharing child pornography online, and police want to make sure there aren’t any other victims.

Charles Hoagland, 56, of Hazlet was charged with one count of third degree endangering the welfare of a child for the

possession of child sexual abuse materials, and one count of second degree endangering the welfare of a child for the possession of child sexual abuse materials.

Ch arges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force revealed that Hoagland

used a messaging application to send an item depicting the sexual abuse of a child to another person. Hoagland also possessed additional images of child pornography.

Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said that investigators are seeking more information about his activities. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Anthony Lacher of the

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443. Anonymous tips can be sent via 1-800-671-4400 or monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

According to the New Jersey State Police website, Hoagland had been convicted in 1998 in California of two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of receipt of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Hoagland was convicted for videotaping the sexual assault of two girls between the ages of 5 and 10 and placing the video online as part of a national child pornography exchange.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Now in its 72nd season, the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus does not part lightly with tradition. For decades, the highly acclaimed annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau’s Christmas Suite has drawn crowds to the historic Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. At a moment when drawing crowds is simply not an option, the chorus will offer an innovative digital version of Monmouth County’s can’t-miss musical event of the holiday season.

MCC premieres Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours on December 20 at 4 p.m. As ever, but this year brought to you online, Dr. Brandau masterfully intertwines his stirring original settings of holiday favorites with traditional carols, poetry, and more, from Silent Night to Auld Lang Syne. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser.

In the spirit of the season, MCC will offer Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours free of charge.

To register, email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line, “Joy to the World.” To help defray from ongoing expenses, they welcome your tax-deductible donations at monmouthcivicchorus.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE As Temperatures Drop, Prepare Homes For Winter Weather

NEW JERSEY – As temperatures dip below freezing in many parts of the state, New Jersey American Water warns customers that the winter season is quickly approaching. The company urges customers to set aside a few moments right now to prepare their plumbing for the coming cooler conditions and avoid the cost of broken pipe repairs.

“With COVID-19 keeping us all at home more than usual this time of year, it’s important now more than ever to protect our pipes from freezing,” explained Tom Shroba, Vice President of Operations for New Jersey American Water. “In addition to home plumbing, customers should take extra precautions to winterize plumbing in any building currently unoccupied due to COVID-19. Without regular water usage and heating, vacated offices, businesses, and schools are especially susceptible to frozen pipes. Winterizing your pipes before sub-freezing temperatures set in will help keep your plumbing safe, offering you some peace of mind during these uncertain times.”

New Jersey American Water encourages customers to be mindful of the following tips and take the necessary precautions as we enter the winter season: Before Cold Weather Sets In: Make sure everyone in your home knows where the main water shut-off valve is located so you can turn off the water in an emergency. The valve is typically located where the water line enters the home. This could be in the basement, crawlspace, or utility closet. When you locate the valve, be sure to mark it with an identification tag.

Check for pipes that pass through unheated spaces or rooms, such as crawlspaces, basements, garages, or uninsulated exterior walls.

Protect exposed pipes by wrapping them with heat tape, pre-molded foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation, available at hardware stores.

If you have installed heat tape on exposed pipes, inspect the tape for cracks or fraying and make any needed repairs.

If your water meter is outside, make sure your meter lid is closed tightly.

Eliminate sources of cold air near pipes by sealing openings or cracks that could cause drafts. Close air vents in crawlspaces.

Drain all outdoor garden hoses, roll them up and store them inside to prevent cracking. If you have an indoor valve for the outside faucet(s), shut it off and drain water from pipes leading to the faucet(s).

Turn off and drain your irrigation system.

If you are going to be away for a few days or more, leave your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent freezing.

If no one will be home for an extended period of time during the winter months, consider contacting New Jersey American Water at 800-272-1325 to turn your water off and hire a plumber to drain your system. By doing this, there will be no water in your pipes to freeze if your furnace stops working.

When Temperatures Fall Below Freezing: If your kitchen or other sinks are located against exterior walls, be sure to open cabinets in that space to allow warm air to reach the pipes.

Allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing and collect water in a bucket or tub to use for other purposes.

If your pipes do freeze, shut off the water immediately.

Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off – freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints that will leak when thawed.

Apply heat to a frozen pipe by warming the air around it – avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

Once the pipes have thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check for cracks and leaks.

New Jersey American Water also advises that sub-freezing temperatures can hasten aging water mains to break and cause unsafe driving conditions. If you see a leak, or your water service is disrupted, please contact the company’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 800-272-1325.

Additionally, please continue to check the company’s alerts page as well as the Facebook page for any disruptions that could be impacting your area.

New Jersey American Water has prepared a cold weather infographic with winter tips and suggested preparations.

For more information, visit the “Wise Water Use” page on the company’s website at newjerseyamwater.com.

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Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – For the first time, Six Flags Great Adventure will be offering a drive-thru experience of its winter spectacular, Holiday in the Park.

This nighttime event will have more than a million dazzling lights, festive holiday theming, and seasonal music favorites. You can experience the holiday lights for yourself, Monday through Thursday evening from November 30 through December 17. While the park’s roller coasters and other attractions will remain open only on weekends, Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will only be open on weekdays.

“We are proud to debut another way for our guests to safely celebrate the holidays with this unprecedented, magical event,” said Six Flags Great Adventure President John Winkler. “We have successfully transformed the traditional weekend operation of our beloved Holiday in the Park into a new, drive-thru experience during the week. The popularity of our Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure showed us that families are craving ways to create special memories together that are safe and socially distant, and we are honored to welcome them into our theme park winter wonderland. Plus, theme park enthusiasts won’t want to miss this extremely rare opportunity to drive through the park.”

Throughout the 140-acre theme park, the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will have 12 different areas. The drive-thru will not only include fun lights, but it will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus with their elves, and much more.

The Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will include: Jolly Jamboree: The journey begins in this new section for 2020 which features live entertainment, twinkling trees, and a red sky pathway; Holiday Heroes: Patriotic colors and projected stars signify the start of Holiday Heroes, a section home to some of the most iconic, hero-themed thrill rides. Guest cross the Metropolis-Narrows Bridge adorned with shimmering garland, and pass a dazzling and bold red, white and blue-wrapped tree; Holiday Memories: Traditional red, white and green décor evokes the warm memories of the holidays in this charming section featuring a glistening tree, festive wreaths, and glowing mistletoe balls swinging gently from the trees above; North Pole: This section transforms into a kaleidoscope of color with Santa’s House – completely engulfed in lights – anchoring the center while two massive nutcrackers stand guard outside, and dancing lights travel around the Bumper Cars pavilion; Polar Point: Guests pass the 15-story Big Wheel, illuminated in lavender, to enter a world of brilliant, ice-blue trees offering the illusion of falling snow; A Main Street Christmas: Located in the

heart of the park, this Main Street reminiscent of a colonial Christmas is home to a spectacular, five-story, LED tree and gently-falling snow; Gingerbread Junction: This feast for the eyes features the Carousel pavilion’s exciting light show, peppermint swirl-wrapped trees, and giant, peppermint light projections; Poinsettia Peak: The section is awash in bold red tones with a beautiful tree comprised of poinsettias. Poinsettia projection lights and Skull Mountain, illuminated in red, complete this area; Holly Jolly Christmas: Guests will feel the chill as they pass Polar Point on their way toward THE JOKER, where Holly Jolly Christmas offers traditional red and green decor and a massive Santa inflatable; Joy to the World: Next, the warm, yellow glow of wrapped trees frame tranquil luminaries highlighting religious holidays from around the world along the still, moonlit Great Lake. Then, guests will journey over massive snowflake light projections under dramatically illuminated trees and continue through the dazzling Twinkle Tunnel; Snowman City: Standing tall – extremely tall -- the jolly, three-story inflatable snowman known as Stewey welcomes guests to Snowman City, punctuated by bright white lights and shimmering tinsel; and Deck the Halls: The journey draws to a close in the Boardwalk section as guests pass iconic roller coasters, larger-than-life illuminated presents, and twinkling, oversized tree trimmings.

If you would like to experience the first ever Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru, visitors must make a reservation at sixflags. com/reserve. Reservations and tickets will begin at 12 p.m. on November 25. Tickets for this first-ever event will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be sold per person for each night. Admission is free with active Memberships and Season Passes, and reservations are required.

Ticket sales will not be available at the gate.

The event and its live entertainment are weather permitting.

Event requirements include use of masks if windows are down, no smoking, littering, stopping, or exiting vehicles. Due to the limited size of certain areas and terrain within the theme park, only cars, SUVs, vans, and pick-up trucks are permitted. No busses, RVs, commercial vehicles, dually pick-up trucks, trailers, or motorcycles will be allowed. A maximum speed of three mph, and maintaining a safe distance between cars, will be strictly enforced.

As part of Six Flags’ safety procedures, all employees are required to wear masks and are temperature-checked and healthscreened each day. Gloves are worn as appropriate, per guidelines.

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

The Pros And Cons Of Amazon Pharmacy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Just when you thought Amazon had enough money and had crushed enough small businesses, in comes Amazon Pharmacy! On Tuesday, November 17th, the e-commerce giant debuted its own drugstore and successfully tanked the stocks of several big, reputable pharmacies.

All those big retail pharmacies will take a hit in sales because consumers can now buy their drugs online using their Prime membership benefits. This whole “mail order pharmacy” is nothing new, it’s just getting a face lift because Amazon is going to be very efficient with it. They’re good at everything! Amazon is easy, convenient and cheap. You can sign up in 5 minutes or less, and they work with many insurance companies.

Do you love the idea of that?

It may come as a surprise to you, but this same, exact service is available right now at all major chain drug stores. Some off er same day delivery, depending on where you live.

Amazon is not warm and fuzzy, meaning there are no pharmacists to chat with about your interactions and side effects.

If Amazon becomes the biggest pharmacy retailer in the United States, we can safely assume many retail pharmacists will face layoffs, reduced hours and diminished store sales in the front end of the stores. I’m not assuming that will happen, I’m sure of it. Amazon is very good at scooping up swaths of sales and crushing the little guy!

Drug prices may be lower for people who are uninsured, but for those with insurance, it will not matter. Insurance

copays and deductibles will remain the same. As for generic prices, they are very inexpensive to begin with! Prices are comparable across all pharmacies, including Amazon’s. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Here are some other reasons why Amazon may not be right for you: 1. Trust. You like your pharmacist and staff because you have cultivated that relationship for years.

2. Security. Private information is required to sign up with Amazon Pharmacy.

Many Americans today are nervous about Big Tech, and what they might do with this private data that includes your drug list.

3. Availability. You have an urgent need, for example, you have food poisoning, a poison ivy reaction, a UTI or yeast infection. The discomfort of these conditions will prompt you to use a local pharmacy.

4. Age. You are not 18 years old. Amazon requires you to be 18 or older to use their pharmacy.

5. Residence. You live in Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, or Minnesota.

Those five states do not permit Amazon Pharmacy as of yet. You’re stuck with the little guys!

6. Specialty Items. You need a compounded medication such as a special ointment, pill or cream-based bio-identical hormone.

7. Schedule II Drugs You need a Schedule II drug such as Ritalin for ADHD or Dilaudid for pain or many others, you cannot get those from Amazon. In fact, it’s hard to get those from any pharmacy, but you still can.

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Post Office: Send Your Holiday Packages Early

By Bob Vosseller WASHINGTON, D.C. – More holiday gifts and greetings are expected to be sent through the mail this year, as families and friends hold virtual celebrations instead of opening gifts in person.

The Postal Service always encourages customers to send their holiday gifts and cards early and this year there is more need to follow that advice.

As 2020 has been a year of unique, unprecedented challenges given the coronavirus health crisis, the Postal Service is expecting significant volume increases which are difficult to predict.

2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected

delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/ Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses. Please note these are not guarantees: • Dec. 9: APO/FPO/DPO (ZIP Code 093 only) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail • Dec. 11: APO/FPO/DPO (all other ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail services • Dec. 15: USPS Retail Ground service • Dec. 18: APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express service • Dec. 18: First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards) • Dec. 18: First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) • Dec. 19: Priority Mail service • Dec. 23: Priority Mail Express service Deadlines are a few days earlier for Alaska

School District To Present Behavior Webinar

HOWELL – The Howell Township School Department of Pupil Services Parent Series presents “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Peace” on December 10 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Topics to be discussed: How to recognize the f unc-

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Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days The busiest time of the season peaks two weeks before Christmas, when much of the last-minute shopping starts. Customer traffic is expected to increase beginning December 7, with the week of December 14-21 predicted to be the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week.

Customers are encouraged to choose the “Click-N-Ship” option online to mail packages without having to visit the post office.

The Postal Service starts planning for peak holiday season every January, officials said.

To help handle the expected volume increase, it will flex its network to meet the significant volume increases expected this year.

This includes making sure the right equip-

ment is available to sort, process and deliver the expected mail and package volumes.

Seasonal workers are hired when and where needed, and technology has been expanded to enhance package tracking throughout the USPS processing and transportation networks.

Sunday delivery is being expanded to locations with high package volumes. USPS already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities. Mail carriers will also deliver packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations.

Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, can be found on the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom at usps. com/holidaynews.

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(50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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NJ Receiving $3M in iPhone Settlement

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Apple misrepresented and concealed performance problems from millions of customers, and the result is a settlement netting $3 million to New Jersey.

The total settlement of $113 million is spread between other states, according to Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

The iPhone problems involved unexpected shutdowns, battery issues, and slowdowns caused by software debates. The State, advocating on behalf of customers, alleged that Apply misrepresented and concealed these issues, violating consumer protection laws.

In addition to the settlement with the 34 states, Apple also recently entered into a proposed settlement of class action litigation. Under that proposed settlement, Apple will pay out up to $500 million in consumer restitution.

“Apple’s treatment of iPhone consumers was rotten,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Not only did Apple try to conceal the iPhone’s shortcomings, but the company’s supposed fix for those defects created new problems that led consumers to shell out money for new iPhones. Today’s settlement should send a clear message that we will never tolerate such abuse of New Jersey consumers.”

According to the complaint, Apple pushed out software “fixes” that intentionally throttled performance of the iPhone Series 6, 7 and SE (Special Edition) devices in an effort to quietly resolve the slow-down is-

sues. Because the unexplained slow-downs resulted in many consumers deciding that the only way to get improved performance was to purchase a newer-model iPhone from Apple, the alleged fraud resulted in more sales for Apple.

“This settlement resolves an investigation into corporate conduct that is deeply concer ning on multiple levels,” said Division of Consumer Affairs Director Paul R. Rodríguez. “First, we allege that Apple failed to disclose a product defect.

Then that it provided consumers what they claimed was a software ‘fi x’ that actually limited the performance of their phones. Finally, that they delayed informing consumers until well after many had already purchased new phones to replace ones they believed must be obsolete. This settlement is not just about getting Apple to pay for its alleged duplicity, but just as importantly requires the company to abide by a variety of terms designed to ensure greater transparency moving forward.”

In addition to the fi nancial payout, Apple will have to change their policies. They will have to clarify performance issues on their website. They will have to tell customers if an update will change the performance of an iPhone. They will have to inform customers about battery capacity and peak performance in the phone’s settings. And fi nally, employees will have to be aware of the changes and explain them to customers when appropriate.

Cop Pulls Driver From Flaming Vehicle

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – An officer is being praised for helping a driver out of a burning vehicle and saving his life.

Officer Nicholas Volpe was on a routine patrol on November 21 when he spotted a car crashed on the side of Manassa Road.

The vehicle was on fire.

The driver, a 62-year-old man, was still inside. The door was crushed closed. Volpe told him to climb out the window, but the car was too damaged to do so safely.

Volpe then reached in, grabbed the driver

under his arms, and pulled him through the window. He got him back to the police car while the vehicle became engulfed in flames.

The driver only suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. He admitted to using his cell phone and being distracted.

“This incident once again highlights the bravery of police officers every day across this country. The quick and decisive actions of Officer Volpe undoubtedly saved this man’s life. He is a prime example of a true hero. I certainly proud of him,” Chief Andrew Kudrick said.

Motorcyclist In Fatal Crash Identified

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – Police released the identity of the motorcyclist killed on November 28 in a crash near the Howell Commons Shopping Center on Route 9.

Jonathan T. Giorgi, 20, of Howell, was thrown from his bike after a collision with a sedan, police said. He suffered serious injuries and was pronounced at the scene.

According to authorities, the Honda Clarity was pulling out of an exit near Panera Bread when it

collided with the Honda Grom motorcycle shortly before 8:30 p.m.

The driver of the car was not injured.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kristian DeVito at 800-533-7443 or Howell Township Police Patrolman Matthew Cherney at 732-938-4111.

The Monmouth County Serious Crash Analysis Response Team and the Howell Police Department are leading the probe.

Inside The Law Enjoy The Holidays But Be Mindful Of Scams!

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift?

Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring?

If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites.

Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new H DT Vs , GPS d ev ic e s , a nd ot he r tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scam mers k now that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few posit ive rev iews about t he site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under

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a new name somewhere else.

Buying an Amazon g i f t c a r d t o m a ke a pay ment is NOT t he s a me a s u si ng Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers. Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card.

You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gif t card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

W hen shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

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Voting:

Continued From Page 1 82.5 percent voter turnout for Howell.

Not only were Howell Township ballots ordered to be recounted, but two other towns in Monmouth County also were called for recounts.

In Eatontown, Democrat candidate Mariel S. Hufnagel and Republican Mark Regan Jr. were only separated by 10 votes for a seat on the borough council. Regan led Hufnagel by 3,228 to 3,218 votes. Democrat Danielle M. Jones appears to have won a seat on the council after garnering the most votes at 3,250.

The municipal Republican Party in Nep-

tune City requested a recount of votes after only nine votes separated the candidates to fill an unexpired term. Democrat John J. Pietrunti led Republican Brian Sullivan by 1,315 to 1,306 votes. Only 15 votes separated candidates for two full-term seats on Neptune City Borough Council.

Others that were leading the race included Democrat Pamela Renee with 1,349 votes, Democrat Glen Kocsis with 1,319 votes, Republican Robert R. Burr with 1,304 votes and Republican Michaela O’Brien with 1,262 votes.

It is currently unknown when and how long it will take to recount votes, with the campaigns presently waiting for a date for the recount to be set.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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in our f ield,” Scalo says.

For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that serve their health care needs.

Bartley Healthcare opened as a 120-bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground.

Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties.

Bar tley H ealthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes.

Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care.

The campus facilities also offer inpatient and

Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living.

Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents.

One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years.

“I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor.

Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose.

“You do what you want to do,” she says.

For thirty years, Bartley Healthcare has provided

that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Officer Philip Scalo and his physician partners.

“My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.”

With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team.

Others think so, too.

The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America.

“What we’ve always tried to do is be leaders

outpatient rehabilitation; assisted living; memory care programs; respite/ hospice; and at-home services. “ We star ted with a basic concept, understanding and meeting the individual needs of both resident and patient,”Scalo says.

“Each step of our development has been based on the need for services. (For examp l e,) in t he late 19 9 0s, we saw the need for memory care programs.”

Scalo says that he and his partners have plans to add respirator y ser vices and a sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients.

Even after a resident leaves Bar tley Healthcare, the facility ensures their continued rehabilitation by providing a follow-up program.

Residents that live at The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living will feel right at home right away.

N e st l e d i n a qui et c ount r y set t ing, T he Orchards promotes a neighborhood environment. Located within the community, “Main Street” is a hub of activity that features a theater, exercise center, library with c omputer s, hair salon and barber shop, game room and other gathering areas.

Family recreational opportunities abound at the neighborhood movie theater, greenhouse and playground for grandchildren.

their Bartley adventure with other residents or pursue independent pastimes, indoor s or outdoors. The choice is theirs.

Scalo says that Bartley’s core values are attitude, trust, teamwork, integrit y, re spect and excellence, which he emphasizes on a green brac e let with the acronym “A.T.T.I.R.E.” “The key thing we stress is that we’re a home providing the care levels needed at a certain phase in (an individual’s) life,” Scalo says. “It’s home for (on-site) staff, not just residents. We are What we’ve always very experienced in tried to do is be leaders this community and (we) give back to our in our field. community.”

–Chief Executive Bartley Healthcare Officer Philip Scalo Nursing and Rehabilitation is located At any age, there is at 175 Bar tley Road, something fun to do at Jackson NJ 08527. For The Orchards for assist- further information about ed living residents and their services, call the their visitors. facility at 732-370-4700.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 5 - dec 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be yearning for something you think you’d like, but it might not deliver what you’ve been imagining. In the upcoming week, count your blessings and cultivate contentment with what you already have.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If everyone is in a rush, communications could be terse, or tempers could flare. Some people might misinterpret your actions or take offense. This could be a good week to hunker down and focus on study or research.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Even if you are under pressure to meet a deadline or are stuck with extra responsibilities, never forget to say “please� and “thank you.� In the week to come, you might see a shift in a relationship or with a close companion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the upcoming week, your everyday job routines could change as one project is completed and a new cycle begins. This week there is a Full Moon accompanied by a Lunar Eclipse that could bring your thoughts about something to a conclusion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Remaining serene and happy in the week ahead may require keeping a low profile and ignoring petty squabbles in group situations. It might be best to focus on achieving your material ambitions rather than trying to make new connections.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a place for everything and put everything in its place.

If you try to be organized, everything will be much easier to deal with. There may be a change of attitude in your home or family during the

upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you aren’t feeling appreciated, go into action for yourself.

Strengthen your boundaries and get busy with self-validation. The more you love and protect yourself, the more you are demonstrating to others what you deserve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There could be significance in everyday routines. If minor aggravations or disagreements get under your skin, they could become toxic and spoil the harmony. Finances could be at the center of attention this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse is occurring in your sign this week. A big aha moment could change the way you handle your personal life for several weeks. Put family first in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel driven to dominate situations as the week unfolds. You can use this ambition to accomplish many of the things on your to-do list. Use diplomacy to handle social situations and thrift to handle finances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A sticky or confusing situation at home may weigh on you.

As this week unfolds, you may discover that some goals are more complicated to achieve than you thought. A loved one or partner will show you a way to overcome obstacles.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ability to calm troubled waters and dispel myths can be useful in the week ahead. Because you understand the difference between ideals and illusions, you can clear up misunderstandings within groups.

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