2021-06-26 - The Howell Times

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−Photo courtesy Howell Police Department Police officers Jonathan Curtin, David Jimerson and Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II Sabrina Vitale and Daryl Hastings were presented their certifications, officially becoming police officers.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Four new Howell police officers have recently graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy.

On June 11, the graduation ceremony of 59 newly sworn law enforcement officers was held at Brookdale Community College. A total of 15 recruits of

the 100th Basic Course for Police Officers and 44 recruits from the 51st Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers received their police training commission certifications.

“These fine men and woman demonstrated their commitment to law enforcement by persevering and (Academy - See Page 6)

First Residents Of Ocean Medical Center Graduate

By Alyssa Riccardi BR ICK – Being honored as the first class of residents at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center, the 2018 inaugural class have officially graduated and will begin their practice in Family Medicine and

Psychiatry specialties.

Not only are these doctors the first to enter the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, but they completed a three-year residency program during one of the toughest times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Today is a significant milestone as we further our mission to provide the clinical foundation for doctors to skillfully and safely treat patients now and in the future,” Jason Kreitner, MHA, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive said. “I am honored to

be joined here with our first resident graduating class and their families. No one could have predicted a pandemic during your clinical training right, did you sign up for this? Expect this? Did anyone ever think this just a year and a half go? You con-

tinued to shine with compassion during this pandemic. You really got Ocean Medical Center through one of the most challenging times this organization has ever been through. Your support to our nurses

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Council Tables Cannabis Ordinance

By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – T he H o w e l l To w n s h i p Council members have an nou nced that the can nabis ordinance will be tabled to a further date.

The ordinance was originally introduced on May 25. If adopted , it w ill proh ibit marijuana businesses from operating in the tow nship. A public hearing was then set for Ju ne 15 w it h a possible vote to occur for the adoption.

Despite these rema rk s, t he cou ncil addressed at the June 15 meeting how the ordinance will be tabled. Township Manager Brian Geoghegan explained the reason

why the council members need to delay the ordinance voting.

“We originally scheduled the cannabis ordinance for tonight’s agenda… there’s a recommendation to table that, to carry it to the next meeting. We are putting it before the Planning Board and they have not had a chance to review it yet,” Geoghegan said.

Back in November, New Jersey residents voted to legalize adult u s e of m a r ij u a n a .

State off icials have given municipalities u nt i l Aug u st 21 t o pa ss ord i n a nce s t o p r oh i bit o r p e r m it marijuana businesses.

Within Monmouth (Council - See Page 6)

Locals Awarded For Preserving History

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The County’s 2021 Historic Preservation Awards highlighted those who have put in the effort to make history survive into the future.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission presents the awards to organizations who have taken on restoration and preservation projects for historic buildings in Monmouth County.

“Preserving historical sites takes a lot of time, dedication, patience and resources,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Historical Commission.

“These projects show a sincere commitment (History - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 to preserving our cultural heritage in Monmouth County and making sure it is preserved for years to come. They deserve our gratitude and praise for their hard work.”

The following organizations and people have been acknowledged for their restoration work: The Source Farmhouse Brewery in Colts

Neck: The owner, Philip Petracca, is being recognized for his work on restoring the historic Schanck barn, which is an example of historic adaptive re-use. The original structure was built by Lafeyette Schank in 1800 and his father, militia Captain John Schanck, who was an intimate friend of the Marquis. The property passed down from generation to generation before being purchased in 2017.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in

Spring Lake: The church authentically restored their 100-year-old copper steeple, which they plan to use as a source of lasting pride for the community. It is the oldest church in Spring Lake and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building features a high, steep Gothic roof, stained Tiffany glass windows and a Bates & Cully tracker organ.

David and Maggie Tripold of Tinton Falls: The two are being recognized for

restoring the Arthur Wilson House. The Borough rescued the building from possible demolition and the Tripolds acquired the house in 2011. Although it was barely habitable at that time, their idea was to make it their home. A total of 4,500 hours of restoration work was put in before the Tripolds could move into the house in fall of 2018.

Stephen and Patricia Papovitch of Spring Lake: They are being recognized for renovating their turn-of-the-century American Foursquare house. Between 1890 to the late 1930s, American Foursquares were a popular house style. The Papovitchs bought the home in 2009 and decided to enhance its interior historic features and restored the historic carriage house.

For more information about the Preservation Awards Program, and the Monmouth County Historical Commission, go to visitmonmouth.com or call John Fabiano, Executive Director, at 732-431-7460 ext. 7413.

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Continued From Page 1 and our team - when we needed you guys, you were there for us.”

The 2018 inaugural class consisted of eight family medicine and six psychiatry residents. At the graduation ceremony held of June 18 at the Remembrance Garden, nine residents received diplomas. The other five psychiatry residents from this class have opted to obtain optional psychiatry tracks that require additional training and will graduate in the coming years.

“This first class of residents have experienced both rewarding and challenging three years of on-the-job training,” Vincent J. Vivona, D.O. J.D., FACP, FCLM, CHCQM, chief medical officer said. “Residency is the busiest and most intense time in their career; however, the past 18 months of training during the COVID-19 pandemic was testament to their dedication and strength with a purpose to sharpen their clinical skills in medical procedures, patient care, and quality control.”

Currently, Ocean Medical Center’s GME program holds 60 residency positions in family medicine, internal medicine and psychiatry.

“I am so proud to share this special day with these graduates and their families as they start the next phase of their medical career,” Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health said.

“Thank you to all of our residents. As Jason said, you didn’t sign up expecting this to be a pandemic, and residency is hard enough.

When we’re in the middle of a pandemic, for all of you to really come to work every single day, be there for your patients, for their families, for each other and never complain is truly remarkable and it’s really the precursor to what you all are going to be in your careers as physicians.”

At the ceremony, two graduates were presented with the Resident of the Year Award.

Those who received it are Nicole Gabrielle Babushkin, M.D, of Family Medicine and Sade Diahann Frazier, D.O., of General Psychiatry.

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sPoTLIGhT on GoVernMenT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Local Transportation Projects Could Be Funded

WASHINGTON, D.C. Two heavily-traveled bridges on Route 33 and Route 35 - both nearly a century old - and improvement projects for Freehold Borough and Middletown Township, cleared their first hurdle as they were approved by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) on the way to a likely f loor vote, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), who sponsored each of the projects.

Smith worked extensively with state and local officials to propose and insert prioritized local transportation projects into the INVEST in America Act, a federal surface transportation reauthorization bill. The bill must pass the full House and then be considered in the Senate.

“Working with state and local officials, we carefully identified and reviewed these projects to address road safety hazards and

ease travel for New Jersey drivers,” Smith said. “Both bridges would replace old spans that are structurally unsound and should have been replaced years ago.

Route 33 and Route 35 are two of the heaviest-traveled state highways in my district and many travelers will continue to use these bridges for many years, making these roadway improvements necessary and reasonable investments.”

“Monmouth County is continually growing, which results in putting more strain on our aging infrastructure.

The Route 33 Bridge in Millstone Township and the Route 35 Bridge in Wall Township are both structures that are continually utilized by our growing number of residents and visitors,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone.

“We pride ourselves on putting the safety of these residents and visitors at the

forefront of our improvements much the same as Congressman Chris Smith.

Therefore, we could not be more grateful to Congressman Smith for spearheading these much-needed improvements in Monmouth County.”

In Monmouth County, Smith’s requests led to four projects added to the transportation bill: The Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River Project: Sponsored by New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River replacement project will substitute a dangerous structure with a modern, safer span. The current bridge, built in 1926, has been deemed structurally deficient. The estimated cost of the project is $4,550,000, with 80 percent, or $3,640,000, covered by Smith’s request to the T&I Committee.

The Route 35 Bridge

Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond: NJDOT is the main sponsor of the Route 35 Bridge Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond replacement project. The current bridge which has been deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, was constructed in 1931, and is used by thousands visiting the Jersey Shore.

The estimated project cost is $4,665,000, for which Smith successfully sought from the Committee the maximum 80 percent federal share, $3,736,000.

The Koleda Park Improvement Project: Middletown Township, sponsor of the project, would convert a vacant lot into useful community space. The project includes a driveway for the adjacent elementary school to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety at a nearby intersection. A properly maintained, ADA-compliant parking lot on the site will reduce the need for visitors

to park on neighborhood streets, offering better safety for those visiting the area for recreation at nearby recreational sites. Middletown has agreed to meet the 20 percent local sponsor match. Expected to cost $1,000,000, Smith requested the maximum 80 percent of the funding, or $800,000.

The Freehold Borough Parking Improvement project: This project would help alleviate the limited parking facilities in the historic town, which is seat to the county government. It increases the number of parking spaces from 54 to 67, upgrading the heavily-used parking lot while also providing green space and reduced stormwater runoff. ADA-compliant curb ramps and crosswalks will be installed to allow increased accessibility. Parking will serve nearby county government service buildings, offices and small businesses such as restaurants. The local sponsor, the Borough of

Freehold, is prepared to meet the 20 percent local match.

Anticipated to cost $697,145, Smith requested the maximum funding of 80 percent, or $557,716.

“Freehold Borough is the county seat of government, and many who have driven to Freehold know all too well about the limited parking.

The parking project would improve access to local shops, eateries and offices,” Smith said.

Smith said the Koleda Park Improvement Project will make for much safer parking and walking for the many people who visit the popular park.

“The project would make the Koleda Park area much safer for the children and families who frequent the lake, ponds and other recreational sites,” Smith said.

“It will give drivers - and their passengers - much safer options for off-street parking and walking to their destinations.”

Senator Menendez Slams New Flood Insurance Hikes

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and the leading voice in Congress for sweeping refor m to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), pressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee to be honest about the real impact of Risk Rating 2.0 on flood insurance policyholders, the vast majority of which will face annual premium hikes. Despite their spin that Risk Rating 2.0 will deliver significant savings for policyholders, FEMA confirmed during questioning from Sen. Menendez that eight-in-ten NFIP policyholders will actually see their premiums rise.

“The Senator’s right,” said David Maurstad, FEMA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. “Eighty

percent of policyholders will see their policies go up.”

“I think what I fi nd even more frustrating is that we call Risk Rating 2.0 ‘Equity in Action’ when I think this new rating system is anything but equitable,” said Sen. Menendez. “The more and more expensive this insurance becomes, the less the pool that will exist and the premiums will continue to go up as there are less people in the pool, not to mention the ratable losses for communities across the nation, when you can’t sell the property at the end of the day because you can’t afford f lood insurance…

There’s a real impact for a ver y large number of people and it’s not only the impact, it’s the size of the impact.”

The senator cited Keansburg, a largely blue collar, work i ng- class com munit y on Raritan Bay in Monmouth County with a

median income of $52,000 that was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, in which 90% of its nearly 2,000 NFIP policyholders will see rate hikes under Risk Rating 2.0.

“Under Risk Rating 2.0, 90 percent of policyholders in Keansburg would be seeing premium increases in the first year and the increases continue to compound in years to come,” Sen. Menendez pointed out, making the case that hardworking families will bear the cost of steep premium hikes.

During his testimony, Maurstad misstated that all 217,000 NFIP policyholders in New Jersey will see premiums cut by an average $85 a month. In reality, FEMA’s own data shows 80 percent of New Jersey policyholders will see premium increases, with hundreds facing annual hikes over $1,000 and with no end in sight.

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pressed Maurstad on other areas to fi nd cost-savings with the NFIP instead of putting an outsized burden

on policyholders, namely the slashing the high compensation for WYO (Write-Your-Own) private

insurance companies and freezing interest payments on the program’s debt to be

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Academy:

Continued From Page 1 successfully completing this intense training amid the challenges they had to meet as a result of the pandemic,” Monmouth County Sheriff Golden said. “Becoming a member of law enforcement is a great privilege, since there is no higher responsibility, than maintaining public safety. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done.”

Of these officers, four were graduates from the Howell Township Police Department.

Police officers Jonathan Curtin, David Jimerson and Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II Sabrina Vitale and Daryl Hastings officially became police officers.

Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick attended the ceremony and was honored to present each Howell graduate with their certifications.

“All (graduates) became police officers during the most turbulent times of my career. They are extremely fortunate to be officers in a community, local government and police administration that strongly supports them. Howell police has a proud

tradition of hiring only the best candidates for all positions within this agency. While many departments are struggling for recruitment, we aren’t,” Kudrick said. “The addition of these four new officers is not only a representation of the community we serve, they will continue our commitment to professionalism and excellence. I am proud to welcome them to our police family.”

Patrolman Jonathan Curtin graduated from the University of Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He was an officer with the Virginia Beach Police Department for the past seven years, with his last assignment as a detective.

During his career, he received numerous awards, recognitions and commendations which includes his proactive enforcement of impaired drivers. Curtain is also a nationally certified police mountain bike instructor and has trained police officers from all over the country.

“I recruited Jonathan as he took the Mon mouth Count y Chiefs of Police Entrance examination for police officer.

Upon meeting him, his enthusiasm and dedication was evident. Jonathan was

completely committed to becoming a Howell police officer,” Kudrick said.

“Since out of state certifications are not recognized in New Jersey, Jonathan completed the entire basic course for police officers. He is the fi rst Asian-American police officer in the 50-year history of this police department.”

Patrolman David Jimerson graduated from Howell High School and Kean University earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He left his career as a paraprofessional working with students with special needs to pursue law enforcement.

“David was recommended to me by one of our fine officers who knew he would be a valuable addition to our force. During my first interview with David, I knew this to be true,” Kudrick said. “He is a fi ne young man with solid values and a strong sense of community. Howell has the largest population of residents with special needs because of outstanding programs within our elementary school system. David’s experience will further enhance our partnership with our schools.”

Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEOII) Sabrina Vitale graduated from

Stockton University earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. For the past year, she was a SLEO I with the Howell Police Department.

“During the pandemic, she was an invaluable member of this department and is directly responsible for the overall safety and health of our police officers,” Kudrick said. “Part of her assignment was sanitizing work areas and police vehicles. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic resulted in an offer to become a SLEO II.” Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEOII) Daryl Hasting is a 16-year resident of Howell. He earned an associate’s degree in homeland security from Brookdale Community College and is currently pursuing his bachelors in national security while attending New Jersey City University. In addition, he was a SLEO I with the department for the past year.

“During the pandemic, he partnered with Sabrina to ensure the safety and health of our entire staff. He also was an invaluable member of this department during the past year. His positive attitude and strong work ethic resulted in an offer to become a SLEO II.” Kudrick said.

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exper t wit nesses du r i ng a Ban k i ng Committee hearing on the need to make the NFIP more affordable, to revamp its broken claims process that left many Superstorm Sandy survivors holding the bag, and to invest more in mitigation efforts to reduce risk and the ultimate cost to rebuild after a f lood.

Sen. Menendez first exposed the problem of widespread lowballing of f lood insurance claims during Congressional hearings he chaired in 2014, and then successfully pushed FEMA to reopen ever y Sandy f lood insu rance claim for review, which compensated Sandy victims with more than $260 million in additional payments they were initially denied.

Sen. Menendez authored the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act, which extended and expanded access to federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). His Homeowner’s Flood Insurance Affordability Act was signed into law in 2014 to address skyrocketing rates many Sandy survivors were encountering. In 2013, he shepherded the original $60 billion federal Sandy aid package through Congress.

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reinvested in mitigation efforts.

Maurstad confi rmed that every $1 spent in mitigation saves the NFIP $6 in claim payouts after a flood.

“I like anything the federal government can do 6-to-1 at the end of the day,” Sen. Menendez responded.

Sen. Menendez renewed his call for sweeping reforms to the NFIP as the program is due to expire in September without reauthorization from Congress. He is currently working towards introducing new, bipartisan NFIP reform legislation built upon legislation he led in the last Congress with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

The National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP Re) Act of 2019 tackles systemic problems with f lood insurance, lowers the cap on annual premium increases to ensure policies are affordable for homeowners, puts the NFIP back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after flood disasters.

Last month, Sen. Menendez questioned

Council:

Continued From Page 1 County, 65.6 percent of residents voted to approve legalization of marijuana, 34.4 percent voted against. For Howell, 63.39 percent voted to legalize it.

“This (ordinance) is not against, or banning, this is just giving us time to zone and this is where it should go and this is where it shouldn’t go. This ordinance is giving us home rule and giving Howell control and that’s all it is,” Councilman John Bonevich

stated at the May 25 meeting.

Township Attorney Joe Clark previously explained how if no ordinance is established, then it’s up to the State as to where these businesses will be placed.

“This way we get to ban it for now and we can revisit it when there are more rules and regulations in place, when we see how other towns are faring with their tax revenue,” Clark said.

The new date for the public hearing and possible vote to adopt the ordinance will be the July 13 meeting.

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2021 ARRL Field Day, June 26 And 27

HOWELL – Ham radio operators from the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. on June 26 until 2 p.n. on June 27 at Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Road in Howell.

The event is the ARRL Field Day an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933

by ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the United States.

Hams from across North America participate in Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skills and service. Their use of radio signals, which reach beyond borders, bring people together while providing essential communication in the service of communities. Field Day highlights ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent, wireless communications network. Some hams from NJ and across the USA will also use the radio stations setup in their homes or taken to their backyards and other locations to operate individually or with their families. Many hams have portable radio communication capability that includes alternative energy sources such as generators, solar panels, and batteries to power their equipment. This year’s event is also notewor-

thy given that a particularly active hurricane season is predicted.

“Hams have a long history of serving our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers,” said Denis OBrien , N2JJF President OMARC. “Ham radio functions completely independently of the internet and phone system and a station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes.

Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast, connect it to a radio and power source, and communicate effectively with others,” During Field Day 2020, more than 18,000 has participated from thousands of locations across North America. According to ARRL, there are more than 750,000 amateur radio licenses in the US, and an estimated 3 million worldwide. Among the tenets of the Amateur Radio Service is developing and practicing skills in radio technology and radio communications, and even contributing to international goodwill. Hams range in age from as young as nine to older than 100. A self-study license guide is available from ARRL.com.

They encourage the public to participate and make a contact using short wave radio. They will also demonstrate Morse Code for the kids (adults too) and issue certificates to those who can send their name using morse code.

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Wainright House Museum Announces First Annual Photography Show Winners FARMINGDALE – A total of 33 works by 18 photographers are on display at the Wainright House during the month of June.

The winners are: First place: “Joyful” by Chris Kelly of Howell Second place: “Autumn Reflection” by Marilyn M. Baldi of Tinton Falls Third place: “Yellowtail on Purple Coneflower” by Richard Rappleyea of Colts Neck Merit awards go to: “The Wainwright’s Shop” by Bob Dowd of Colts Neck “Assateague Pony” by Sandy Jarvis of Wall “Love Squared” by Linda Ragan of Wall

“Beams 2” by Adrienne Scoppettuolo of Farmingdale “Patriot” by Peter Lopez of Matawan Also in the show are: Jim Powers of Oakhurst; Kate Ragan of Wall; Larry Ross of Matawan; Marino Cirillo of Red Bank; Bob Novak of Howell; Dana McKay of Eatontown; Johanna Ericson of Atlantic Highlands; Dana Cohoon of Neptune; Gerrie Vergona of Manchester, and Vicky Culver of Howell.

The show is hosted by Virginia Woolley, the owner of the Wainright House, and was coordinated by Vicky Culver, assisted by Dana Cohoon and judged by Gerrie Vergona.

Upcoming Blood Drives In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY – New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in your area which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled in the near future:

July 14: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

July 15: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 15: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold from 1 to 7 p.m.

July 1: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 2: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold from 1 to 7 p.m.

July 6: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 7: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

July 8: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 13: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566. Visit: nybloodcenter.org.

Senior Center To Host Chair Yoga

HOWELL – The Howell Township Senior Center will be holding chair yoga classes every Wednesday beginning July 7 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. For more information, call 732-938-4500 ext. 2550.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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SHREWSBURY – Terming the sculpture by Franco Minervini “Fantastic,” Ted Raffetto told a crowd at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch that his uncle Charles Raffetto would be thrilled at the visual portrayal of Endless Possibilities through Reading.

Charles Raffetto, who died in August, 2016 at age 89, bequeathed funds in his will to the library because of his own appreciation of libraries and love of reading during his lifetime.

A native of Manasquan, one of five children, he was a graduate of Manasquan High School in 1944, and a Navy veteran before earning a degree from Villanova University, then earning a doctorate in medicine. Raffetto later changed his career to work in the US Post Office because of his love for his hometown and Monmouth County, and dedicated his free time to reading and gardening. His only remaining sibling, Elvira Raffetto, and most of his 16 nephews and nieces, together with several great nieces and nephews, were in attendance at the outdoor ceremony in front of the sculpture on the Route 35 side of the library.

Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, the county liaison to the Library Commission, and a strong advocate of the sculpture, introduced both the donor’s nephew and Minervini, also in attendance at the event.

Minervini is well known internationally, but most appreciated in Monmouth County for his sculpture in the Memorial Garden at Mount Mitchill, Atlantic Highlands, constructed after 9-11 and included a piece of the World Trade Center in the talons of an eagle. Traveling from his home in New York for the event, Minervini said he was pleased with the presentation of the sculpture in a library garden setting and was happy to be there to meet the Raffetto family.

Library Commission Chairman Nancy Grebelja was master of ceremonies for the event, and recognized both current library members as well as past members in attendance who had worked on the committee to decide the sculpture as a fitting memorial to Raffetto’s wishes.

Former Library Commission Chair Renee B. Swartz who spearheaded the library for

more than half a century from its formative years until two years ago, as well as former Shrewsbury Mayor and former Library Commissioner Donald Burden, former Atlantic Highlands councilman Peter Doyle and Grace Abramov, were commended together with current members, former Freehold Township Mayor Barbara McMorrow, Atlantic Highlands Councilman Brian Boms, Marcy McMullen, Mary Ann Musich, and former Union Beach Councilman Frank A. Wells, all of whom approved the sculpture as a fitting tribute to its donor and the many advantages the library offers to everyone.

In introducing Swartz, who she described as “a grand lady, you’ve been here right from the beginning,” Burry presented her with a bouquet of flowers for her years of volunteer service and leadership. Swartz, who is currently chairperson of the NJ Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress, presented a plaque from the Center to Grbelja, Burry and Library Director Judith Tolchin, with the Library of Congress’ recognition of the Eastern Branch Library being a landmark learning institution for half a century.

Swartz praised both the staff and the commission for the growth and broad range of academia, recreation, education, science, and enjoyment the library gives on a daily basis to the residents of Monmouth County.

Boy Scouts of Shrewsbury Troop 50 presented colors for the event, and former County Clerk M. Claire French led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rev. Scott Brown of the Colts Neck Reformed Church, gave the invocation.

Grebelja introduced may of the guests present for the event, including, in addition to Commissioner Burry, other county commissioners present Directors Thomas Arnone, Susan Kiley, Nick DiRocco and Ross Licitra.

Music for the event was provided by guitarist and song writer Michael Wells of Union Beach.

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Around The Jersey Shore Online And Live “Garden Theme” Gallery Exhibit

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Guild of Creative A r t will be holdi ng its June Virtual and Live Gallery “Garden Theme” Exhibit now till June 3. The reception will be held on June 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m.

Visitors must RSVP. To RSVP, email guildofcreativeart@verizon.net or call 732-741-1441.

A total of 32 artists submitted 51 works to display in the Guild’s main gallery, and 18 artists submitted 29 works in acrylic, f leurage, glass, mixed media, mosaic, oil, pastel, photography, sumi and watercolor.

They are: Cheryl Auditor of Belford - photography, Marilyn M. Baldi of Tinton Falls, Debora Bruno of Atlantic Highlands- photography, Barbara John Calvo of Ocean – pastel and watercolor, Thomas J. Camal of Colts Neck – photography, Donna Colasurdo of Shark River, Vicky Culver of Howell – photo collage, Yolanda Fleming of Highlands – Acrylic on wood and acrylic on canvas, Mozelle Forman of Long Branch - pastel, Anne Goldberg of Fair Haven –acrylic, MaryAnn Goodwin of Neptune – watercolor, Barbara Grena of Jackson – oil, George Hess of Red Bank – pastel and acrylic, Carol Howard of Tinton Falls – pastel, Bonnie Kamhi of Ocean – photography composite, Liz Jacobelli of Little Silver – watercolor, Miklos Kiss of Toms River – acrylic and pastel, Caroline L. Klein of Somerset – Watercolor, Audrey Lombardi of Red Bank – oil, Peter Lopez of Matawan – photography, Annette Margulies of Long Branch – acrylic, Pam Malone of Leonia – oil, Vince Matulewich of Morganville – photography, Dana McKay of Eatontown – digital photography, Patricia Meko of Belford – mosaic, Mike Menendez of Freehold – photography, Tova Navarra of Middletown – mixed media, Bob O’Keefe of Matawan – glass, Suzanne Parmly

Summertime Makeup Class MONMOUTH COUNTY – Summertime at the Jersey Shore means all day beach and ocean fun! Professional makeup artist Anna Olech will teach you how to create that fresh summer glow while protecting your skin and look from the elements.

This is a hands-on step-by-step interactive class. Bring your own makeup bag so you can learn to re-create this look at home.

The Monmouth County Parks System will be hosting this event on June 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park. $40 fee per person. To register, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

of Red Bank – acrylic, Mary Polese of Red Bank –mixed media, Jim Powers of Oakhurst – photography, Michele Rath of Lincroft – watercolor, Susan Rickman of Middletown – watercolor, Ellen Rubinstein of Holmdel – photography, Lee Sliwa of Eatontown – watercolor, Marjorie Smith of Freehold – watercolor, Leona Tenebruso-Shultes of Lincroft – acrylic, Judy Stach of Oceanport – oil, Barbara Zagha, Manalapan – watercolor, Patricia Zilinski of Highlands – oil.

Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also visit guildofcreativeart.org to view the show, in addition to the Art Galleries 2020-2021 Online Exhibits.

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Bradley Beach Has New Water Fill Stations

BRADLEY BEACH – The Borough of Bradley Beach debuts four new water bottle fill stations along the oceanfront promenade at Third, LaReine, Park Place and Cliff Avenues.

The stations have been put in place as part of the borough’s effort to increase access to public drinking water.

These state of the art and ADA compliant water dispensers provide cold water and will

help reduce the amount of single use plastic water bottles. Water bottle filling stations deliver a clean, quick bottle fill and enhance sustainability by minimizing our dependency on disposable one-use water bottles.

The recommendations for the water stations came out of the Borough’s Strategic Planning Report with Kelly Reilly (Ierardi) taking the lead with the Beachfront and Ocean Avenue

committee.

“The committee is really excited to see these water stations up and running. These are the first of many improvements and enhancements that the committee has advocated for the residents and beach goers alike,” Reilly said.

Communications and Tourism Director, Amy Hall sees this as a wonderful oppor-

tunity to show the town’s commitment to sustainability.

“Being a coastal community, we are stewards to the environment. It’s important to make sure we do what we can to keep our oceans and beaches clean,” Hall said.

The Borough invites both residents and visitors to take advantage of its beautiful oceanfront promenade and these new water bottle fill stations.

New Jersey Wind Symphony Returns To The Great Auditorium

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Wind Symphony (NJWS) will open the Summer Stars Classical 2021 Concert Series at the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove on July 1 at 7:30 p.m.

The series, led by Gordon Turk, Artistic Director, features nationally known ensembles and soloists.

The NJWS is one of the premier wind ensembles in the United States with musicians from the NYC Metropolitan area who volunteer their time and talents. The NJWS is happy to return to the Great Auditorium to share their concert program featuring a variety of music from light classics and famous marches.

For more information about the NJWS, visit njwindsymphony.org. For venue information and tickets, visit oceangrove.org/stars.

The Great OM Meditation

MONMOUTH COUNTY – It is believed that OM was the first sound made in our universe.

The Ancient Yogis believed that when chanted, OM combines two of the most powerful healing resources we have: our breath and sound. In this program we will learn the basic technique to chanting OM so you can recreate this healing vibration and bring more clarity, more peace and more joy to your days to come.

The Monmouth County Parks System will be hosting this event on July 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Clayton Park and on July 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park. $20 fee per person. To register, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

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

Why A Dill Pickle’s Good For You

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Lately, I’ve been working on my herbal garden and just planted some rosemary and lavender. I saw dill plants available for purchase, but those won’t grow as a perennial in my Colorado area which is zone 6 because the herb won’t survive temperatures below 25 degrees. Our winters always include temperatures in single digits, or below! So, a dill plant is not an option in my herb garden, however it might be for you, and today’s article is to tell you why a dill pickle’s good or you!

I’m going to share the medicinal benefits of this delicious and ancient weed!

The dill plant is related to the “carrot” family of plants which sounds bizarre.

Dill is an “umbellifer” which means it is related to asafoetida, caraway seeds, celery powder, parsley, coriander seeds and fennel. An allergy to one of the spices may mean you have a cross sensitivity to the others listed here.

Anethum graveolens, commonly called dill or dill weed, has been used for eons because it has incredible health benefits for your intestinal tract. It can help with diarrhea, f latulence, indigestion and stomach pain. It stimulates appetite too.

Active constituents in dill stimulate and activate digestive juices and bile so it aids digestion.

Dill has a lot of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Since it contains many antioxidants like vitamin C, and natural beta carotene, it reduces damage from free radicals. It’s great for kidney and urinary tract health, as well as the brain, heart and eye tissue. As an added perk, dill may help

to lower LDL cholesterol very slightly.

Just a note of caution, dill supplements have mild diuretic properties so if you take a supplement, that might mean you lose water more rapidly. This is helpful for people with hypertension, however, the it could be a problem for some people who take lithium for example. Talk to your doctor about using a dill supplement which is concentrated. This warning does not apply if you are sprinkling a dash of dried dill spice, or adding a sprig of fresh dill on your meal.

Here are 8 ways you can incorporate fresh dill into your day: 1. Put on top of vegetables during the last two minutes of roasting 2. Add it to potato salad 3. Use it in soup 4. Make a tzatziki sauce and add dill 5. Make dill pickles!

6. Put it on top of fish before you cook 7. Make a “tea” by steeping sprigs of dill for 5 minutes in water, add honey/lemon 8. Scissor a small sprig of dill into your garden salad Some people wonder if drying dill is better than freezing it. I recommend freezing it and it’s very easy. Rinse fresh dill of impurities in water and shake off the excess, then pat the sprigs dry. Lay them out on a cookie sheet and put in freezer to flash freeze them. Later on, you can transfer the frozen dill sprigs to a storage bag and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you are supplementing with dill tablets, please make sure you ask your doctor if it’s right for you, especially if you already take blood pressure pills or diuretics.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of the legally mandated free annual

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Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account.

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Dear Joel, The mask mandates are being lifted and I couldn’t be happier. In the places where wearing a mask is my choice, I have been approached by several mask wearing people who have been pretty aggressive. They keep asking me why I’m not wearing one and trying to make me feel bad about my decision to go maskfree. Is it right for them to ask me such personal questions?

Answer: People are returning to normal at their own pace. I agree it’s pretty nervy for a complete stranger to lecture you, so tell them politely but fi rmly that you

are obeying the current restrictions while still exercising your own decision. It’s ok for them to be concerned, but it’s not ok for them to tell you what you should be doing. Thank them and remind them that they have made their choice, now you should be allowed to make yours.

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Fire Truck Dedication & Wetdown Fundraiser

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Independent Fire Co. #1 (FTIFC) will be hosting a Truck Dedication & Wetdown Tower Ladder 16-1-90 fundraiser on July 24 beginning at 1 p.m. at the FTIFC #1 District Fire House, 330 Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold.

Music & entertainment, super 50/50 raffle, food & beverages, gold VIP tent. Support the fundraiser for official T-shirt, mug and lawn

sign! Lawn signs will be delivered to firehouse and exhibited one week before event. Supporters can then take home for display after dedication ceremony.

Limited supply of mugs will be sold at event, so order now! T-shirts/signs only available through pre-sale. Order all items before June 21: ftifc.orderpromos.com Any questions, email FTIFCevents@gmail.com.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Around The Jersey shore Lacey Teen Trains Like A Savage For “American Ninja Warrior”

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava” and Ava Colasanti has been training savagely hard to become an “American Ninja Warrior.”

The 16-year-old Lacey High School sophomore has traveled to competitions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado to reach a spot on the 13th season of the NBC reality show. The show’s season premiere was on May 31, although she is not scheduled to appear until later in the season.

The show, which has a reported audience of 35 million viewers, involves some of the nation’s top-rated athletes who take on some very difficult challenges. Ava will face this season’s more than 400 competitors after several years of training.

She started training at a summer camp in Toms River called Basecamp which opened

in 2016. She moved her training to Centercourt in Lawrence Township two years ago.

Ava began competing in the National Ninja League in 2018-19 season.

Her biggest fans and supporters are her parents Ralph and Kim Colasanti and her 13-year-old brother Nico. Ava is currently ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings. The top prize is $1 million.

While her mother is a distance runner, her father is a climber at Gravity Vault in Brick.

He also became a pseudo-coach to her and to others at Centercourt. Her brother Nico takes on a support role.

Ava said, “I used to watch the show before all of this. I thought it was so cool how athletes could do all these obstacles. I always told myself someday I would be on the show.

When I learned a Ninja base camp was near me, I quickly got started with it and it came

naturally to me. I worked hard for years but I got involved in competing within the last two years.

“There is a bunch of different leagues besides the show. There is different age groups and different skills and they have a competition almost every weekend. They have a huge tournament at the end of every season where the whole Ninja community comes to compete to qualify,” Ava added.

“We love watching her compete and seeing how much she has grown in this sport both physically and mentally. She has ‘come out of her shell’ and really has made us so proud with how she handles tough situations and challenges,” her father said.

These challenges only drive her harder, he said. “She dealt with the pandemic and the gym closing for a while which made her lose not just her training but some of her closest friends who lived hours, even states away.”

He added that Ava “dealt with injuries and physical therapy, and most of all her biggest challenge has come from her mental mindset, where she has had to deal with what it was like to have moved from an average athlete to one of the top female teen ninjas.”

Each competitor has their own battle cry.

Ava’s was originally, “This beauty is in Beast Mode” but now the pink clad Ninja’s motto is “Savage.” Her family traveled with her to Tacoma, Washington, for the qualifiers.

In mid-April she visited Universal Studios in Los Angeles but Ava hopes to reach Las Vegas which hosts the national finals.

Ava said the competition calls for participants to run, catch, swing, jump, climb, and move from place to place with strength, agility, and coordination, and many other skills as well.

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Continued From Page 15 Whether it is agility, upper body strength, swings - as far as obstacles and having a little bit of everything in it,” her mother said.

“Every competition is different. When we train, we don’t know what is going to be in the competition,” Ava said. “I train every single day. I have a home gym in our garage and am at the Ninja gym four days a week and I climb once a week. I’m constantly doing pushups, workouts, running and I will definitely be running more.”

Ava spends a lot of time training at Centercourt Athletic Club which is an hour away. “I do cross country in school. This takes up a lot of time. Sometimes I can’t go to my cross country meets or practices.”

She caught the interest of the show’s producers with her standings in the qualifying competitions. “They reached out to me as they saw I was winning the national Ninja competitions.” She was not picked to be on American Ninja Junior, a version of the show for those 15-17 years old two years ago but “I trained super hard for almost a year and I started winning just about everything.”

“I knew everyone I competed with before the show,” Ava said. The competition involves five regions with 100 competitors per region. “The semifinals is in Los Angeles and there was four regions there. The top 15 moves on to Las Vegas.

Howell PAL Announces Baseball Pitching Clinic

HOWELL – Calling all future MLB pitchers. Join for the Howell PAL’s Baseball Pitching Clinic this summer.

Learn the basic mechanics of pitching, as well as expand upon skills you already have.

The clinic will take place at Middle School South from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Clinic dates are as followed: • Ages 10 through 12 – July 12 and 14 • Ages 13 through 16 – July 13 and 15 Register now at howellpal.org to reserve your spot.

Upcoming Annie Auditions For Howell PAL Theater Company

HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theater Company have announced sign-ups for in-person Annie auditions, with the live performance taking place in September 10, 11 and 12.

The company is casting for ages 6 through 17, with auditions being held on June 14, 16 and 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Howell PAL Enrichment Center located at 115 Kent Road in Howell.

Sign up by visiting howellpaltheaterco. com. Once you sign up, the audition packet will be emailed to you. The audition packet will provide all audition information.

The Howell Times, June 26, 2021, Page 17 “It was definitely different competing with them on that level because everyone was trying to focus on the course and themselves because it was all our dreams to be there and we are there together for this so it is cool,” Ava added.

Ava said that along with her family, her teachers and classmates were “super excited and they find it super cool. Some of my teachers from 5th grade and in 7th grade reached out to me to say how excited they were.

“It has been very exciting and at first it didn’t feel real to me because being so young I didn’t realize this would happen so fast. I was just so excited the whole time,” Ava said.

While still rather young, in the back of her mind Ava is hoping to one day own and operate a gym with physical therapy and a nutrition program or become a physical therapist.

Ava and her family said an interview segment about her was made for the show but they are unaware of when that segment will air on an episode. They aren’t sure which upcoming shows will feature Ava but they are confident her segments will air by the end of June.

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−Photo by Love Imagery It’s officially summer at the Jersey Shore. Bruce Springsteen certainly does have a point!

Local Golf Outing Will Benefit Homeless Veterans

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck.

Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m.

The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction.

Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility.

“This past winter we assisted 171 different homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing

and an additional 49 individuals with mental health & addiction needs into a detox/ rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said.

The Golf Outing will be raising funds towards a permanent facility where the organization can help homeless veterans and all homeless year round move from being homeless into a permanent home.

The new transitional facility will get homeless individuals off the streets and allow them to stay 30 to 60 days depending if a mental health or addiction needs to be treated. Then they will be transitioned into a permanent home.

Anyone wishing to participate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. To learn more about Just Believe’s mission go to justbelieveinc.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 26 - jul 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Using charm and easygoing ways can make the going easier.

Your career ambitions could take second place behind your hopes and dreams for your family.

Focus on making your loved ones feel special this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): With positive thinking you can be an inspiration to others. Your network of contacts should be there to support you whenever the going gets tough.

Well-researched information can help you reach your goals this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll likely prove to be a wily adversary when challenged to a battle of wits. Don’t offer someone assurances that encourage their wishful thinking. Focus on building a nest egg.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Call in favors in the week ahead. Friends and well-wishers will probably be happy to lend a hand so you can work toward making dreams come true. A chance to greatly improve your circumstances might arrive early in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make your mark without ruffling anybody’s feathers. Avoid personality conflicts by waiting for someone to approach you rather than making the first move.

Be philosophical and tolerant of other viewpoints in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get by with a little help from your friends. If you stick to the facts, you should fit in with any group that gathers to discuss mutual interests. Use sound business tactics for the greatest financial success in the

week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the upcoming week you might make your working conditions more comfortable and earn a few gold stars from the boss. You probably have a sense of how things ought to be and can effectively improve your surroundings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As the week unfolds, you may be blessed with unexpected support that helps you achieve your career goals.

If you demonstrate your affection and give loved ones the benefit of the doubt, you can grow closer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week to come, your vision of how things should be may be altered. You could be bombarded by unexpected changes that you should accept with good grace. By accepting something new, you may improve the outcome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The results will likely be in direct proportion to the effort you put forth. Co-workers and clients should respect you when you offer practical solutions. Your partner or a loved one can offer the best advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Persistence and a strong work ethic will bring abundance faster than betting on lucky numbers. When it comes to handling your money, you may experience more than your usual share of good luck through intelligent planning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s never too late to be your best. Embrace an opportunity that arrives in the week ahead, as it can lead to a higher level of contentment. Romantic meetings can sustain your highest expectations.

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