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October 30, 2021

Mayoral Candidates Talk Development

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Development is a big issue in most Ocean County towns, and Manchester is no different. Both candidates for mayor spoke to The Manchester Times about how to bring in smart development without crowding out residents.

Mayor Robert Hudak is being challenged by Robert Arace. Manchester’s form of government says that candidates don’t put their affiliation on the ballot, but both of them are Republicans.

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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Pictured clockwise) Samantha Heath, left, joins her 3-year-old son, Carter, costumed as a tiny Santa Claus in a specially made sleigh, with Carter’s grandmother Lisa Heath as they await the start of this year’s Lakehurst Halloween Parade. Working as a team were Asher Phillips, 4, and his sister Kambri, 2, as a magician and a rabbit. A tiny UPS man receives a prize from Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins. Kaylyn, 8, and her dad Gabriel Kelly of Toms River are the first to arrive for this year’s Lakehurst Halloween Parade.

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – If you wanted some Halloween fun, the bor-

ough was the place to go with a “Nightmare on Union Avenue” featuring a parade to the “Horror

at Horicon Lake.” It continued on with a trunk or treat event at (Halloween - See Page 6)

Homes Destroyed By Sandy Now Open Space

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There are shore neighborhoods where you can walk past tall reeds on the side of the road and think about how nice it is that this land so close to the water is open space.

Then you see a fence that has been reclaimed by nature and you realize: this used to be somebody’s home.

After Superstorm Sandy devastated bayfront communities, some of the land is being purchased and preserved as open space. Usually, large areas of land are purchased to keep it from ever being developed. But something different is happening here. These are individual, buildable lots that at one time had homes but are now being turned into open space.

There are a few programs in play. One is the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, which is fueled by a tax on every property in Ocean County. Throughout the years, it’s been used to take property off the market.

14 individual properties between 2015 and 2021 were acquired under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The funding for these properties is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Department of Environmental Protection. Approximately $6.5 million in grant funds are to be reimbursed in 2022.

These properties, once developed with residential homes, (Open Space - See Page 10)

Volunteer Fire Company Complaint Ignites Debate

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Volunteer firefighters and township officials recently met to discuss their f inancial and equipment needs following accusations that misuse of police authority that inhibited fire service operations.

Mayor Robert Hudak said a meeting was held on October 26 with members of the township’s volunteer fire companies. The purpose of the meeting

was to examine the fire company’s needs.

Cou ncil President Craig Wallis and Councilman James Vaccaro asked to have a seat at that session during a council meeting earlier this month. During that session, Whiting Fire Company firefighter Tom Donner’s made a presentation before the council.

Don ner, who was joined in the audience by several Whiting Fire (Fire - See Page 4)

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Company members, read a statement addressing numerous safety concerns regarding his fire company. The statement was critical of former Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the former police chief.

He said those concerns were “not a result of the action of the fire company, on the contrary they are a direct result of lack of oversight, the past mayor’s inability to oversee Chief (Lisa) Parker, and Parker’s personal agenda. They have created a poison that is toxic to the volunteers in our community.”

Donner added that safety issues were presented to Chief Parker who retired in June as well as Mayor Palmer who resigned from office that same month to accept a position as a judge in the state.

Overstep Alleged “We truly value our township Police Department and the services they provide,” Donner said. He added however, “there has been an overstep of influence within the fire service from superior leaders of the Police Department. Ultimately, there has been a lack of accountability for the command structure within emergency services. As a result, the town has been negligent to volunteer firefighters from a safety, financial, and tactical perspective. There has been wastefulness in some areas along with simultaneous disregard to our volunteers.”

Donner told The Manchester Times following the council meeting that the membership of the township volunteer fire

Budget Donner said that when the fire company asked for assistance from Chief Parker her response was “work more fundraisers.” He added that while “the township has made it clear, there is no money in the budget, somehow a vast amount of money keeps being provided to the paid fire service.”

He asked the governing body, “do you make the police officers pay for tires on their vehicles? Do you make the EMTs pay for oil changes on their rigs? Do you make public works employees pay for tune ups on their equipment? Do you make any of the above pay for training?”

He listed off several safety issues that included, “dispatch, it is a failure, though we do not blame the individual dispatchers.

It’s the management of communications that has failed the community.”

Donner said dispatch protocols, notifying utility companies in a timely manner, getting correct information from callers to emergency personnel has been problem.

He added that there have been cases where calls “are not being dispatched until a police officer is on scene. All of these items are doing two things, delaying the response time and putting our lives at greater risk.”

Safety Risks His statement before the governing body noted, “the greatest risk comes at the safety of the volunteers and the community. Parker’s plan has made our community an island. She isolated our communication from surrounding communities, implemented a fire paging system that is a complete failure; paging systems from 40 years ago were more effective. This is a major safety issue.”

“Parker and Palmer bragged about how much support they have given the Whiting volunteer fire company. Manchester provides $30,000 to each volunteer fire company. That is the state minimum. For perspective Toms River fire district 2 has a budget of $4.6 million. That covers two companies and three firehouses. Remember only $30,000 comes from Manchester,” Donner said.

He stated that, “the administration has made it the burden of the fire company to pay for all expenses over the $30,000 which again is the state minimum. We paid $56,000 for vehicle maintenance and insurance in 2020, on township owned equipment. Turnout gear costs roughly $4,000 per set, along with fire hose, fire hose testing, pump testing, flashlights, and training to name just a few items. These are all expenses that the administration has refused to pay.”

Another issue he listed was “turnout gear is the primary protection for a firefighter.

Each set of gear is custom made for the individual person. This is done to provide the highest level of protection, and allow

the firefighter to have the best range of motion. Currently, we have members that are wearing gear that is outdated according to the National Fire Protection Association standard.”

Donner said some gear has failed due to heat damage. “We have been requesting new gear since January of this year. We have been told, quote ‘if it’s a safety issue we will take care of it.’ We were instructed to come to the firehouse to record our own measurements, which is not the correct way to establish turnout gear measurements.

This was done with the notion that we would be getting new gear. That did not happen.”

“We have made multiple attempts to work with the town on getting an order placed, only to be let down with the reality of more misinformation. Ironically at the same time we were denied new gear, the paid department received all new gear.

Remember there was no money. Tell us do you suggest we respond to emergencies with gear that is deemed unsafe?” he asked the governing body.

Another concern was the fire company’s paging system which he called, “absolutely horrible. Eight out of 10 calls are inaudible, garbled, or no transmission at all comes through. When we do receive a message, it is very basic or incorrect information. We have been given many excuses as to why the pagers do not work well, but there has been no remedy.”

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Continued From Page 1 Robert Arace “Now, more than ever, Manchester needs a team that is going to do the work, come up with innovative solutions, and stop taking “no” for an answer. My first order of business as mayor would be to get to work on helping attract new businesses to our town.

My running mate and I have already been talking with the owners of plazas in Whiting who are struggling to fill their vacant storefronts,” Arace said. He is running with Joseph Hankins, a candidate for council.

“Before we build another dollar store, we need to assess what businesses and services our residents want and need here in town. We need to start thinking outside the box to promote Manchester to businesses that make sense – there has been a cry for new businesses from our residents but I don’t think Town Hall is listening,” he added.

Arace said he and his wife moved to Manchester years ago “because we were looking for the perfect town to raise a family. We both grew up in Ocean County but we felt the overdevelopment encroaching on towns like Toms River and Brick.”

“We moved to Manchester for its quiet, rural characteristics, a small school system with teachers who care about their students, and to stay close to family. Our town’s strengths come from those elements – elements that are becoming more difficult to find and maintain,” Arace said.

“Joe and I have a few areas we want to

The Manchester Times, October 30, 2021, Page 5 focus on once elected, but one of our priorities is to boost economic development in our town. We’ve been talking with residents from all over town and they consistently have the same concerns – there’re no amenities in town that meet their needs,” he said. “Instead, they have to leave Manchester and spend their hardearned dollars in surrounding towns for retail and dining. We need to put a greater focus on listening to our residents and improving their quality of life in a way that maintains our rural character.”

The candidate also has strong feelings about the updating of the township master plan. A master plan is a document where officials decide what every spot of land in township should be – residential, commercial, etc. “Leadership in Manchester has not created a clear vision of our town’s future and as a result, we are overrun with dollar stores and driving away businesses our residents want. Instead of economic revitalization, the Planning Board has focused on approving new housing developments without thinking about how this will impact our town,” Arace said.

Robert Hudak “I have managed one of the most successful open space preservation programs in the state. My goal is to bring those priorities here to Manchester by seeking opportunities to purchase undeveloped land, using specially earmarked monies that require the land be permanently preserved,” Hudak said. He is running with Councilwoman Michele Zolezi.

He said, “as mayor, I am currently managing a revitalization initiative that has the potential of bringing new businesses into our township, especially in the Whiting section of town. Through my business contacts I have reached out to retailers such as Aldi and Lidl and my administration is currently seeking to attract them to our community.”

“As mayor and a Pine Lake Park resident, it is important that we maintain our quality of life in Manchester Township.

One of the best ways of limiting development is by purchasing open space. By using existing open space funds, we can purchase large parcels of property and preserve them forever without increasing taxes,” Hudak said.

“Last year we used these funds to acquire 25 acres off Ridgeway Road. This property could have potentially resulted in over 50 new homes being developed. Instead, this property is now permanently preserved and free from development,” he said.

“I have established a Master Plan Review Committee to seek input from our community stakeholders in order to look at new ways to maintain the small-town character of our community, while also balancing the need to attract quality businesses to our commercial corridors.”

“Attracting businesses to our township is key to our overall success and we need to work hard to attract businesses to both commercial corridors along Route 70 and Route 37 and to the Whiting section. We recently approved several redevelopment projects that will result in new commercial

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He said the goal of our Master Plan Review Committee is to “sit down with business leaders and discuss what we as elected officials need to do to attract businesses to town. We need to update our zoning requirements to allow businesses the opportunity to utilize our existing commercial structures. We also need to include residents in discussion groups to get their thoughts and ideas on what types of business they would like to see in our community.”

As to development efforts in the community Hudak said, “during my time on the Council and as Mayor, I have sought to use redevelopment as a way of curtailing overdevelopment. Redevelopment law allows the municipality to have more control over what the developer plans. For example, through my efforts, we were able to use redevelopment in a plan to revitalize an area on Route 37 that has long been an eyesore to the community and create a potential tax ratable to the township.”

Correction

In the October 23 article “Vandalism Repair Could Cost Thousands,” the name of a borough dentist who has offered to help defray the cost of a purchase of cherry trees, was misidentified. The name of the dentist is Dr. Brian S. Klohn of Lakehurst Dental. We regret the error.

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Children and adults lined up on Union Avenue at Borough Hall before joining fire trucks and first aid squad vehicles for a brisk march down to Horicon Lake where the judging for best costume in a variety of categories was held.

Kaylyn Kelly, 8, was all smiles as she

waited for the start of the parade dressed as a brightly colored purple witch. Her dad Gabriel Kelly sported a T-shirt with a mummy face that stated “I need to unwind.”

“She liked the colors,” Kaylyn’s dad remarked. She was too shy to speak but was excited about her first time attending this borough tradition.

In contrast, the Heath family come out for it every year. “I wanted him to be the Grinch,” Samantha Heath said referring

to her 3-year-old son Carter who was in a mini-Santa sleigh dressed as tiny Kris Kringle. “I ordered the costume for the Grinch but he saw it and he said he wanted to be Santa so I rolled with it.”

“He told me no face paint,” she laughed. “My stepdad made the sleigh and that took a couple of hours.” That effort helped win Carter first place in one of the costume categories.

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magician and his 2-year-old sister Kambri costumed as a rabbit. Their mother Theresa Phillips said, “this is the first time for the parade in a long time.”

There were a variety of witches on the street in various colored costumes. Zombies were also popular this year and there were at least three young girls dressed as Harley Quinn, the popular Batman/Suicide Squad character. Batman was also marching along the parade route and there were two brothers dressed as Spider-Man one being the original Peter Parker version, the other, Miles Morales with their respective costumes.

The McCann family clearly enjoy Halloween with mom and dad dressed as well but their children took on the super hero theme of Harley Quinn, Spider-man, and Deadpool and a zombie for good measure.

Dad (Shane McCann) was dressed as Jack from “A Nightmare Before Christmas. Mom (Marlena McCann) sported a bright orange Halloween shirt.

There was a boy dressed as a UPS delivery man who not only had a package in his hands but also had a mini-UPS truck as well. There was a Mandalorian from Star Wars, a devil and princess plus a rather menacing Michael Myers from the Halloween horror film franchise.

As they arrived at the lake, the marchers started their orbit around the coned area of the parking lot as Mayor Harry Robbins and Councilmen Gary Lowe and Brian DiMeo began the difficult process of judging the various categories. “I do this every year and it is not easy,” the mayor remarked.

Councilman James Davis joined them later but was able to avoid the difficult task of choosing cutest, scariest, best duo and other categories. The winners received cash awards in the borough sponsored event.

Refreshments were served afterwards and a short time later, many of those present for this event trekked for treats and more Halloween fun over at the second annual Proving Ground Halloween Trunk or Treat.

Pastor Nick Daleo said “we got permission from the town to hold a hayride this year using the trails up the street. We also have 170 pumpkins that were donated to us.”

“We have doubled or tripled the number of cars for our trunk or treat. We have 20. Last year we had five or six,” the pastor added.

Ironically, one of those pit stops for treats involved Santa Claus (this time regular sized) with a car that was set up as Santa’s roadside toy workshop.

“We also invited the PTA out this year and we have 45 church members helping out today,” the pastor added. Church member Jack McGinnis decorated his crimson hot rod with a ghoulish skeleton and a ghost emerging from the trunk. Another popular stop was a cotton candy stand manned by other members of the church.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Featured Letter Stop Feds From Taking Back Sandy Grants I read with interest the article in the October 9, 2021 issue of the Toms River Times titled “12M in County Sandy Loans Forgiven.” I am grateful to Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, and Rep. Watson Coleman for their hard work to get these loans forgiven. Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities and the towns would have been hard pressed to deal with the ensuing costs had it not been for these Community Disaster Loans.

The towns were now facing the extremely difficult situation of trying to repay these loans without substantially raising taxes. Passing the bill forgiving these loans was the right thing to do.

The article also mentioned that “the next goal is to eli m i nate clawbacks” when “individuals were loaned money and then policies changed and the lender ordered the money back.” This statement is somewhat inaccurate.

The ReNewJerseyStronger, or RREM Program, was a grant, not a loan.

This grant money was to aid individuals and families in repairing, rebuilding, and elevating their homes when insurance money did not cover the cost. A loan, by its

very definition, must be repaid; a grant is money given without expectation of repayment. RREM applicants had to complete a detailed application and supply a great deal of financial information all of which was processed by RREM to determine the amount of money each applicant would receive.

Clawbacks are the result of the RREM Program declaring, years af ter they had determined the grant amounts, that some individuals received more money than they should have. Those who received R R EM g ra nts should not be penalized with a clawback after using this grant money to rebuild their homes. Homeowners did not request a specific amount of money; they were told by RREM how much they would be given. Now RREM wants it back.

I urge Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, Rep. Watson Coleman and the New Jersey Organizing Project to continue the fight to eliminate clawbacks. Those impacted by Sandy have suffered and struggled long enough. It is time to f inish the job. The state should do the right thing and cancel these clawbacks.

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Letters To The Editor Senate Candidate For The People My name is Emma Mammano and I am running for State Senate in the 10th Legislative District. As we enter this in-person early voting period, I’d like to educate the community about my platform, and encourage everyone to vote.

My professional background is in mental health counseling and substance abuse prevention. I have a Master’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. I previously served as the coordinator of the Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition, now I am a commissioner with the Brick Housing Authority.

My platform addresses three critical issues: protecting the environment and preparing for future storms, the restoration of state school funding, and fighting for affordable healthcare and prescription drugs for all residents, especially those on fixed incomes such as seniors and veterans.

The Jersey Shore is one of the most vulnerable regions in the nation to hurricanes and f looding. Sadly, on the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we are still recovering from its devastating impact. My running mates, Sharon Quilter and Tony Kono, know this all too well, because they are Sandy Survivors themselves. As part of this team, they will use their knowledge and personal experience to find proactive plans to address future storms, in

collaboration with local and federal officials.

I am particularly concerned about the cut in school funding that resulted from the adoption of the S-2 formula, because I have three children who at tend Br ick Tow nship Public Schools. I am not satisfied with the current school funding formula and support bill S-3617, which would revamp the formula.

I will work with my legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fix the formula, and seek alternate revenue streams.

Finally, we need to address the needs of the numerous senior citizens and veterans who live in the district. Some individuals are spending what little savings they have on expensive prescription medications. I will work with my federal counterparts to broaden Medicare coverage and reduce drug prices. I will encourage continued enhancement of services for seniors, such as the new VA center being built in Toms River. I also will address the opioid crisis and do all I can to improve access to services for those struggling with addiction.

Lastly, if elected as state senator, I will improve government transparency so you know how your tax dollars are spent. As a Democrat, I will have a seat at the table on behalf of Ocean County, not just when it comes to school funding, but on all issues that affect our community. Although I am a Democrat, I will never automatically rubber stamp Trenton’s policies, but judge their merit by the

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impact on our community. I am not part of the political machine - I am just like you, a mother and wife raising a family in this community, with a passion for service.

To learn more about my campaign please visit: emmafornjsenate.com. I would be honored to have your vote.

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Vote GOP In Berkeley Let me start off by saying that Berkeley Township is truly a model community for not just Ocean County, but the state of New Jersey. Our community is a multi-generational community. We have young fa m ilies t hat a re coming to our town to raise their families in a safe and thriving community, while we have our senior communities that are active to enjoy.

The town’s recreational services and offerings are absolutely superb. Whether it is the abundance of parks and beaches available for all residents to gather and play, to the concert and entertainment venues that come to our community, to the programs sponsored and organized by the Recreation D e p a r t m e nt , B e r kele y Township has something for everyone.

It is my belief that the reason we have such a strong set up here is thanks to the Amato Team in Berkeley.

All of the services and activities are available to the community at a low cost a nd sol id ma nageme nt because of our mayor and council team. There are towns in our area that are struggling with high taxes and slashing of services.

However, here in Berkeley Tow nship, we have

some of the lowest taxes in the state. This happens because of the hard work and dedication of our local town government. I urge all voters to vote for the Amato Team in Column A on November 2, 2021. Reelect Councilmen James Byrnes, Angelo Guadagno, Michael Signorile, and Cou nci lwom a n Soph ia Gingrich.

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People Of Faith Should Get Vaccinated After reading a recent commentary, “Religious freedom includes deciding on vaccines,” I had to ask myself do people understand that America is at war, not just a political war, but spiritual as well?

If we call ourselves believers and let emotions and conscience dictate getting the vaccine or even wearing a mask, and we get others sick, then are we ignoring the Commandment “To love your neighbor as yourself?”

If we read the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, did not Satan, the father of all lies, the great deceiver, also play upon their emotions and conscience? Just because it may feel good at the time, sin cannot be justified.

No doubt some may disagree with this, but the numbers speak for themselves; this is not fake news as some, including politicians would have you believe. We not only have a health crisis on our hands, but also from a political standpoint our freedoms and democracy are in danger; and spiritually so also the soul of our nation! There is much to be lost!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

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have been or are in the process of returning to their natural state in order to further buffer the coastal marsh from development and reduce the risk and impact of routine coastal flooding, common to the area, said Commissioner Virginia Haines, liaison to the Trust.

“All properties are preserved open space,” she said. They will eventually return to their natural state.

Following Superstorm Sandy, the more developed section of Good Luck Point in Berkeley (east of Bayview Avenue on Dorrance and Good Luck Drive) became a complementary project area as homes were damaged or demolished, she said.

Other properties in the same area are in the

process of being acquired.

Additionally, the 0.44-acre Wright property in Berkeley has been preserved and since improved with a small gravel parking lot and direct access to the creek. It was purchased in 2014 for $110,000. In 2015, an 11-acre property was preserved with the purchase of the Good Luck Point - Veeder property for $90,000.

Berkeley’s not the only town to benefit from this. In 2016, a .15-acre property off South Burgee Drive in Little Egg Harbor was purchased for $110,000. In 2019, an .11-acre parcel in Manahawkin was purchased for $47,500. This is in the process of returning the property to its natural state as part of the county’s surrounding 100-acre Manahawkin Marsh preserve.

The county continues to reach out to will-

ing sellers for more property to purchase, Haines said.

The federal government sees low-lying shore properties as “repetitive losses.” In states where hurricanes are more devastating, the country is bailing out the same homeowners more than once. At that point, it’s more cost effective to just buy the land and prevent it from ever being built on again.

Environmentally, some of these properties probably should never have been homes.

For example, the man-made lagoons that populate the east coast in Ocean County.

Dunes and native plants slow storm surges, not houses.

And it’s also safer. With no one living there, no one has to be evacuated or rescued.

First responders told stories about going door to door after Sandy to make sure no one was inside – dead or alive. They would mark the doors to tell others that they had already been checked.

Taking these properties off the market means that there are less ratables for township coffers. Shore homeowners tend to pay more in taxes because it’s a desirable area.

Municipal officials say that it’s worth it for all the reasons listed above. They also note a lesser known benefit.

“Purchasing these flood prone (repetitive loss) areas will not only make that area more resilient but will improve our standing in the National Flood Insurance Program with our Community Rating System,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said. “As you know we participate in this program which enables homeowners who are required to purchase flood insurance, at a discounted

rate. Prior to January 2012 we were a class 7 community which offered a 15% discount.

Since then, we have been very aggressive in updating our ordinances and working with other entities to purchase flood prone areas. Because of our efforts we improved our CRS rating twice and are now a class 5 which entitles our flood insurance homeowners a 25% discount.”

Although the lands return to a more natural state, some work still needs to be done on it.

Edges of the property are mowed to make sure it’s safe for drivers, for example. If it’s on the water, it might have bulkheading.

Sometimes, a neighboring property still has someone living there. Bulkheads only work properly if all of them are maintained – a line of fortification that includes you and your neighbors.

“Natural Lands Trust properties acquired by the county that include bulkheading will be maintained as such until the time we can safely and effectively remove the bulkheading,” said Mark A. C. Villinger, Supervising Planner for the county. “If there are developed properties adjacent to an acquired property we have to consider impacts to these neighbors. The long term goal would be to restore shorelines of these properties in the most effective way to preserve our open space into the future.”

Any necessary maintenance of Natural Lands Trust properties is completed by county staff, he said.

To see a map of all properties purchased by the county for open space, visit the Planning Department website at planning.co.ocean. nj.us/frmEPNaturalLandTrust

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Continued From Page 4 told. They are ready, willing, and able to respond with us. They are also the closest department for mutual aid response. Their response is also free to the community.”

Donner said while the township approved the current public safety organizational hierarchy, according to state regulations, “the town cannot run the daily operation of a volunteer fire department. The chief does.”

“We are not here because we disagree with the paid fire service. We are here because there is zero support, respect and basic understanding of the value of the volunteers. The lack of support, communication, and financial backing from the township has had a terrible effect on the volunteer core.”

Recruiting On Hold Donner said these issues have put recruiting in a holding pattern “due to a lack of gear for new recruits, delays in the township application process, restrictions to only attend the county fire academy, while the paid department is able to attend the Toms River Fire Academy. We are an afterthought by all of you.”

“We are prepared to work with the township, but it must be a relationship of mutual respect, with an equal voice, and proper financial backing,” Donner’s statement concluded.

“We do work with and value our volunteers,” Police Chief Robert Dolan told The

The Manchester Times, October 30, 2021, Page 11 Manchester Times. He noted a joint training operation sponsored by Career Fire that members of the Whiting Fire Company and Manchester Fire Company took place on October 10. That training exercise was with the Toms River Fire Company.

Former Police Chief Responds Parker responded to the comments Donner read, saying, “while reviewing the complaints, it was abundantly clear that they were intentionally misleading.” She noted that “capital expenditures recommended by me and approved by Mayor Palmer and the members of the Township Council, in the calendar year 2018 alone, with the purchase of a new pumper fire truck and equipment for the truck, the township invested approximately $792,000 in the Whiting Fire Department.”

She added, in prior years the township purchased Scott Bottles, turnout gear, Scott facepieces, and Scott air packs. “The Township made a significant investment in improving the interoperability of all three fire companies, and major advancements in the paging systems and created a direct line of communication with Township Dispatchers. There has never been an occasion when Mayor Palmer and/or the Township Council did not immediately provide safety equipment or the proper training. We conducted regular “Fire Chief’s Meetings” with the Fire Chiefs and their line officers to discuss any and all issues and determine what equipment was needed.”

Parker said “during the last six years the Mayor, Council, and I have worked

with the fire chiefs spending a total of $3,517,407.19 in fire apparatus and equipment for our volunteers.

“There are some very qualified and experienced firefighters who volunteer for WFD and I’m uncertain why they have allowed a rookie malcontent to speak for them. His information is so factually wrong it can only be considered a fabrication. Just because someone speaks loudly and publicly, it most certainly does not mean what they say is accurate or truthful,” Parker said.

Joint Base Coverage Parker said the resident “believes Manchester Township should have just given the money they invested in the career fire department to the volunteer fire departments to spend at their own discretion. In the preceding 18 months to implementing the paid service, Whiting Fire Department was having extreme difficulty covering their calls. Specifically, the Chief of Whiting Fire Department informed me that they must have mutual aid respond from the McGuire AFB Joint Base Career Fire Department for every fire call in Whiting because they were not able to ensure coverage during the weekdays while their active volunteers were working their regular jobs.”

“I respect that Fire Chief for having the courage to make sure his firefighters were safe and had the appropriate manpower on each call. He was also seriously concerned for our residents and ensuring they were getting the fire services that they could

rely on especially during an emergency fire call. The Joint Base is not always available and the Base Commander makes a decision daily if the Joint Base will be responding to any mutual aid fire calls, this includes WFD,” Parker said.

WFD Donation Parker added that recently, the WFD received a donation of $175,000 from Whiting First Aid Squad. “As opposed to putting that money towards firefighting apparatus or equipment, they chose to purchase two new trucks (SUV and Pick-up). One the fire chiefs drives around in and has access to 24/7 and the other vehicle is a utility vehicle. Neither vehicle has any fire suppression capabilities.

Not necessarily in the best interests of the Township residents or their volunteer firefighters.”

“The total amount spent on fire from 2015 to 2019 is $3,517,407.19 which was calculated by OEM Director Art Abline who also serves as liaison to the Chief of Police. He handles all of the purchase orders for all of the expenditures for the fire departments including fire capital, which much of the apparatus and equipment were funded through,” Parker said.

The Manchester Times also reached out to the former mayor who due to his new position, said, “I can’t comment.”

An article concerning the details of the October 26 meeting with the mayor, members of council and volunteer fire company representatives will appear in a future edition of The Manchester Times.

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Each year in the United States there are about 86,000 diabetesrelated amputations. That is one of the most feared complications The neuropathic pain becomes more and severe as the of the disease. No one likes to think about that, but it’s a reality. nerve tissue becomes more and more inflamed.

Neuropathy can cause people to fall more often. Falls are a large percentage of fatal home accidents and have been increasing over “AFTER THE FIRST DAY MY FEET WERE NO LONGER COLD.” the years. More than 86% of the victims of a fall are 65 old or older.

In the beginning I was skeptical of the treatments because I have Sometimes a fall can cause serious problems like a broken hip tried many things over the last nine years and nothing has worked. (which can be fatal).

I was thrilled that after the first day my feet were no longer cold. I People with Neuropathy can have problems walking. Walking is a terrific am now able to sleep without socks, which I haven’t been able to exercise. So, those who suffer with peripheral neuropathy can increase do in 8 years. The pain is also getting progressively less. I am able their risk of cardiovascular disease because they stop being active. to be on my feet for longer periods of time. This helps me to get Here’s something else. Research shows the drugs you may be more exercise and generally feel better. My family tells me I am taking to lower your cholesterol may actually cause you to develop more upbeat and fun to be around. - Dennis R. peripheral neuropathy pain. Shocking? I know.

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How many treatments have you tried that left you hopeless?

Healthcare professionals may offer a variety of treatments, including antidepressants, opioid pain relievers, and lifestyle changes, but neuropathic pain can often be resistant to treatment.

To make matters even worse, these treatments can also come with unwanted side effects. For example, taking opioid pain relievers can cause nausea and constipation, and there is also the risk of these drugs becoming addictive.

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Upcoming Events At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 180 Route 539 in Whiting, have announced the following upcoming events: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m. - Bible Study Group on “The Bible, What Speaks to your Heart” November 3 at 10 a.m. - Whiting Garden Club - Edie Hindermann shares her presentations on the Pine barrens, and Butterflies/ Birds/and more November 4, 11, 18 at 10 a.m. - Healing Service November 4 or before - Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due

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November 21 at 2 p.m. - Pinelands Symphonic Band Concert - tickets are $8 each.

Buy in advance or at the door. Refreshments will be served For more details, contact the church office, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or call at 732-350-2121.

Our Daily Bread. Clothes ministry, and more to serve our community. Church Services of Holy Eucharist are held every Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. – join in person or on Zoom or YouTube. Each evening at 7 p.m., join for Compline on Zoom or YouTube. All are welcome!

Arts & Crafts Fair To Benefit Library

MANCHESTER – On November13, the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library will be hosting a Craft Fair to take place at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be selling unique handcrafted items!

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to

enhance programming and extend the ability to meet other needs of the Manchester Branch Library. Since this is to be an indoor event, it will take place rain or shine.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Crestwood Village 4 November Movie Night

WHITING – Crestwood Village 4 is showing the movie, “A Dog’s Journey,” on November 19. The movie is about a beloved dog Bailey voiced by Josh Gad who finds a new destiny. Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives is full of love, friendship, and devotion as he and his humans experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and

a couple of really good belly rubs. It’s rated PG and stars Dennis Quaid and Kathryn Prescott.

Dinner and the movie is $6; the movie is only $2. Door opens at 4 p.m.; movie start at 6 p.m. Kitchen is serving burgers and fries with dessert. Tickets are being sold on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

Lakeside Garden Club Bunco

WHITING – It’s Bunco Time. Let the good times roll! The Lakeside Garden Club will be hosting Bunco on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.

There will be prizes, coffee and cake.

Tickets on sale at Lakeside Gardeners; $10 per person. Call Joanne Lovas at 732910-5792.

The Lakeside Gardeners is located at 100 Michigan Ave. in Whiting.

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Lakehurst Historical Society Museum Is Open For Tours

–Photo courtesy Lakehurst Historical Society Members of the Lakehurst Historical Society prepare to greet visitors to the LHS Museum.

By Bill Schmidt, Lakehurst Historical Society Member LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society maintains a collection of historical artifacts, books, pictures and documents which provide a record of a rich history which will help to educate those who wish to learn about local lore.

Charred remnants of the dirigible Hindenburg, which burned and then crashed here on May 6th, 1937, and items from the Navy’s rigid airship program are always popular items to see when you visit the Society’s Museum.

The Museum is located at 300 Center Street, in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County, Old St. John’s Church it was built in 1874 by Irish Railroad workers.

Old Church items are on display are beautiful to see. An old cemetery surrounds the museum. The Museum opened in July, 1993 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance.

People from many states and several foreign countries have come to see the items on display.

It is managed by all volunteer workers.

The museum also has an old jail cell, fire department memorabilia, items and furnishings from the Pine Tree Inn, original paintings and many other items relating to Lakehurst’s past as a winter resort, early industrial community, and as the “Airship Capital of the World.” A small research area

and library are also available to help people begin their journey through local history. A beautiful Christmas display of old toys, as well as a number of seasonal and changing displays make the museum a special place to return to several times a year. The replica of the Jersey Devil is the children’s favorite.

Many pictures and artifacts depict the busy railroad era with a model of the Blue Comet train. There is a Gift Shop for Hindenburg & Lakehurst items. Hats, shirts, coffee mugs and books are available but we only take cash.

The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:30 until 3 p.m. Special tours and small groups can be accommodated with prior notice.

For more Information, call us at L.H.S. 732-575-6904 Tour is FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted!

The organization is looking for a few women and men to aid in the operation of our museum. Our Society meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, across the street from the Museum.

If you have Lakehurst-related items that you wish to donate for a short time - say three months - we would like to talk with you about using them in our Lakehurst Museum. What kinds of items? Ones like are listed in the body of this notice - please contact me at 732-575-6904.

2022 New Year Eve Don Pesce

WHITING – 2022 New Year Eve Don Pesce will be held from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse rd. Cost is $40, non-refundable unless canceled. There will be a buffet, snacks.

Noise makers, coffee, tea, dessert, soda, bottle water. Event is BYOB. Limited to 225 people.

For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514.

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MANCHESTER – On November 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library will be hosting a craft fair at the library.

They are hoping to attract shoppers interested in buying unique gifts and other craft items so they need vendors to sell this type of merchandise at their event. The cost to become a vendor is only $15. The money earned by the Friends that day will come entirely from vendor fees collected.

Vendors will keep all amounts made from their sales.

Crestwood Village 2 Indoor Flea Market

WHITING – Everyone loves a bargain!

And you’ll find plenty of them at the Crestwood Village 2 Flea Market on November 13. The doors of Harmony Hall will open promptly at 9 a.m. and remain open until 1 p.m. Masks must be worn while in the hall.

Here you’ll find a wide variety of household items, collectibles, books, toys, jewelry, crafts, clothing, linens and so much more. Beverages and prepackaged snacks

WHITING – The Pinelands Symphonic Band will present a concert on Sunday afternoon, November 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The concert will consist of old favorites, Broadway show tunes, and perhaps some holiday music to enjoy. St. Stephen’s is located at 180 Route 539 in Whiting. Tickets may be purchased

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in advance by calling 732-350-2121, or stopping by the church office from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per ticket. Tickets may also be purchased on the day at the door. Refreshments will be served. Come and join for this wonderful event full of fabulous music from these talented musicians.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – Come join on November 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting. This group meets monthly to learn about thyroid issues, share experiences, and support each other. Anyone with a thyroid issue, looking for help and

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If you would like to help support the Friends by selling your items contact Manchester Library Friends President, Naomi at 732-657-5534 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to make arrangements. One five-foot table will be provided to each vendor. All proceeds from this event will enhance programming and extend the ability to meet other needs of the Manchester Branch Library. This is to be an indoor flea market.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

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NJROTC Cadets Awarded During Annual Inspection

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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township High School NJROTC successfully conducted their annual Area Manager’s Inspection on October 13. Over 150 friends and family were on hand to witness the 104 Manchester Cadets conduct military drill and execute a flawless Ceremonial Pass in Review in the MTHS gym. The Manchester Unit received the Unit Achievement Award for 2021, which is awarded to those Units in the top 30% of their Area.

CDR Jimmy Miller (US Navy Retired), the

NJROTC AREA FOUR Manager, was the inspecting officer. “I am very impressed by the outpouring of support for the NJROTC program here at Manchester Township High School by not only the staff and administration but also by the community,” CDR Miller said.

The NJROTC Program is a federally funded program that focuses on Citizenship Development. It has been in commission at Manchester Township High School since 2000.

Township Now Hiring

MANCHESTER – Needed for immediate opening: Maintenance Worker, DPW Buildings and Grounds - Full-Time. The position of Maintenance Worker performs a variety of work, manual in nature and in connection with various projects for varying periods of time. The overall job responsibilities include emptying waste baskets, removing trash, dusting and polishing furniture, vacuuming floors, and includes basic custodial services and property maintenance of lawn and grounds. Work is performed in all types

of weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position, overtime and weekend work are a job requirement. The Maintenance Worker reports to the General Foreman and does not supervise other employees. An excellent benefits package is included. Must have valid driver’s license from the State of New Jersey. Applications must be made through the following link on Manchester Township’s Primepoint system: primepoint. net/DirectAccess/recruitment/MCHTWP/ index.html?fbclid.

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Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – The Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market will be held on November 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 15 E Moccasin Dr. in Whiting.

They have over 50 tables with a wide variety of gently used items. Vendors are friendly and helpful. Their table by the stage has very reasonable items all donated

by residents. At the other end of the room by the kitchen you will find Jerry and his pull tabs. Bring a friend or two and enjoy breakfast or lunch, served by our friendly kitchen staff.

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MANCHESTER – Launch into Girl Scouts, Troop 60159 is waiting for you!

There is a kindergarten troop starting at Manchester Elementary. Bi-weekly meetings will be held every other Tuesdays

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Travel Bocce Club Presents New Trips

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club presents the following new trips: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands at Black Hills of Dakota: May 13 to 23; 11 days, 10 nights; Double: $1,075, Single: $1,434.

Mackinac Island: June 12 to 18; 7 days, 6 nights; Double: $669, Single: $918.

The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: July 11 to 16; 6 Days, 5 nights; Double: $610, Single: $810.

Garden of The Gods, The Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs: August 12 to 22; 11 days, 10 nights; Double $1,179, Single: $1,739.

Montreal & Quebec City & Canada’s Capital Ottawa: October 1 to 7; 7 days, 6 nights, Double: $750, Single: $1,009.

Call Debbie for more information at 201618-8514. All are welcome. $75 deposit due upon sign up.

You Are Invited: Open Gathering For Thanksgiving

WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church located at 55 Lacey Road is sponsoring an open gathering for Thanksgiving. All of the area churches were invited to participate. The service begins at 2 p.m.

on November 24. Please join as they give thanks together.

You can call the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 732-350-6878 if you have any questions.

The Residents Club Village 5 Dance

WHITING – The Residents Club Village 5 Dance will be held on November 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Tom Calucci. They will supply snacks, soda, coffee, tea, dessert and bottle water. Tickets are $10, non-re-

fundable unless canceled. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse rd. For more information, call Debbie at 201-618-8514.

Annual Holiday Blessings Bazaar

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst United Methodist Church, 204 Elm Street, Lakehurst, will hold its annual Holiday Blessings Bazaar on November 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale include a large selection

of holiday decorations, homemade gifts, jewelry, ceramics, candles, baked goods, gift wrap and cards and so much more. For additional information call the church office at 732-657-7593.

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Around The Jersey Shore Smith Demands Accountability For Hong Kong Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Capitol Hill hearing, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, denounced the deteriorating state of civil and political freedoms in Hong Kong. Joined by a panel of five distinguished witnesses, Smith demanded accountability for Hong Kong officials beholden to Communist China for their crackdown on civil liberties.

The hearing was held on the eve of the second anniversary of the passage in the House of Smith’s Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, under which the United States has sanctioned many key officials including Carrie Lam, the Hong Kong Chief Executive.

In addition to Lam, Smith singled out “Xi Jinping’s hatchet men: Chris Tang, the Secretary for Security and former head of the increasingly-repressive Hong Kong Police Force, and John Lee, the former Secretary of Security and current Chief Secretary.”

“But beyond the names of those who should be called to task, are those we must remember for their valiant defense of freedom,” Smith stated, highlighting democracy advocates such as Jimmy Lai, “the brave founder of Apple Daily, that beacon of free speech shut down by the government in June of this year,” who has been jailed for standing with those who spoke for freedom - just one of the over 150 individuals arrested under the National Security Law. Among many issues, the hearing examined the complacency and complicity of international and US corporations in this repression of civil and political rights.

Witness Samuel Chu, the founder of the Hong Kong Democracy Council and the first foreign citizen to be targeted under the National Security Law, singled out several corporate enablers, including Cathay Pacific, the Mayer Brown law firm, and the accounting firms PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, stating that, “What Beijing has done in Hong Kong requires the help and collaboration of private and international businesses.

The National Security Law has proved to be the perfect weapon against civil society groups, pro-democracy politicians, and journalists. The threat to foreign businesses and employees is also clear. It is almost impossible to know wheth-

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“The one country, two systems model promised Hong Kong has surely been abandoned,” Professor Michael C. Davis, an expert on Chinese law who is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center testified.

“Concerned governments will have to examine their international trade and exchange policies in a more comprehensive and multilateral way that advances the international human rights policies long reflected in the international human rights regime…Human rights should be at the core US foreign policy and the US needs a regulatory regime that incentivizes appropriate human rights

behavior.” added Davis, who is also a former law professor at the University of Hong Kong.

“Hong Kong is on the front lines of China’s plan to reshape the global order. We have not in modern times seen the destruction of one of the freest and most prosperous cities in the world as a result of a takeover by a totalitarian state before this,” said Mark Clifford, the President of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong and a veteran journalist and author.

“Today it is Apple Daily and Jimmy Lai tomorrow it could be…any company, or any person. Even those cheering the destruction of Next Digital and the manacling of Jimmy Lai know, deep down, that today in Hong Kong no one is safe from the casual, whimsical brutality of Chinese Communist power,” Clifford added.

Joanna Chiu, author of China Unbound and journalist for the Star Vancouver noted in her testimony that “Everyone I know in Hong Kong

feels a sense of hopelessness. They worry that as authorities use increasingly convoluted legal methods to dismantle civil society piece by piece, one arrest after another, the world will stop understanding - and stop caring - about what is going on.”

According to Pastor Roy Hoi-hing Chan, “As of today, the religious freedom in Hong Kong is being suppressed severely. Quite a number of pastors who support human rights and freedoms are moving to the UK from Hong Kong due to National Security Law… [and] intimidations that they faced.”

Addressing US and international media, Smith urged them to help: “We cannot forget Hong Kong. The media in particular, I call upon you to lift up their voices. We cannot let the tyranny of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party stifle the flame of freedom that resides in the hearts of the people of Hong Kong.”

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You may not have heard of the medication Ursodiol, but it’s a gallstone dissolver. It’s also something you produce every day of your life.

Let me clarify, ursodiol is a drug, and also a human chemical made in the liver.

It reduces cholesterol production to some extent, and even better, it dissolves the cholesterol crystals in bile which would otherwise cause more stone formation!

Ursodiol goes by the initials of UDCA, and it’s related to a supplement called TUDCA. Your gallbladder is on your right side and it’s a small pear-shaped organ that holds a fluid called bile. This bile is made in your liver and you need it to digest food, fats and vitamins. You don’t think about your gallbladder until it gets inf lamed, or develops painful stones! Gallstones can be very painful to a person, producing uncomfortable symptoms. With all the Halloween treats coming soon, I am worried about everyone’s gallbladder!

Ursodiol was first identified in the bile of bears. That’s how it got its name!

Fun fact, the genus known as “ursus” includes polar bears, black bears, and others! So, when they found this UDCA in bile bear, they named it ursodiol.

Pharma then went on to purify a form that could help people who suffer with gallstones, bile duct and other gallbladder diseases! Dietary supplement makers have TUDCA which is just a taurine

molecule joined with the UDCA, hence TUDCA! It’s sold in some health food stores, but mostly online.

There was an interesting animal study where researchers sought to investigate the effects of TUDCA on gallstone formation. The scientists fed rats a high fat diet, and then enhanced their diet with TUDCA supplementation. They evaluated several biomarkers during the study, and concluded that TUDCA could help the rodents with their gallstones by improving probiotic status, and reducing cholesterol crystal formation. Serum total cholesterol went down in a statistically significant manner also.

Other studies on TUDCA have shown it could play a beneficial role in fatty liver, insulin sensitivity, weight loss and adipogenesis.

If you suffer with gallbladder disease or liver problems, there are many things you can do. For example, changing your diet to one that is high-fiber and low fat. You can try omega 3 fatty acid supplements, and exercising more if physically able.

You can drink carrot juice; studies suggest this is helpful. There is much more too. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter and I’ll email you a free recipe eBook, as well as the longer version of this article. Just a note of caution, there is no medical advice here.

If you have or develop any gallbladder inflammation, pain, serious problems or a real intestinal disorder, please seek proper medical attention and care.

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Man Charged In Drug Overdose Death To Remain Detained

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A man who has been charged for the death of someone who overdosed and died will remain detained pending trail, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

Dandre Tubbs, 33, of Manchester, was charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death in connection with the death

of a 35-year-old man in Manchester on August 16.

Police had found an unresponsive man at his home and found that his death was due to large levels of heroin and fentanyl.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Manchester Township Police Department Detective Bureau later discovered that Tubbs had

supplied these drugs to the victim just one day earlier.

Tubbs was previously charged on August 19 with three counts of Distribution of Heroin; two counts of Possession of Heroin; Possession of Alprazolam; Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Tubbs has been lodged in the Ocean

County Jail since he was arrested on the aforementioned charges on August 19.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Veterans Day Parade Has New Time

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The 2021 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be still be held on Veterans Day, November 11 in downtown Toms River. However, the time of the parade has been moved from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

A township official said that the change was made to accommodate school children who are watching, and bands who are performing. There is a shortage of school bus drivers, so in order to get the kids there, the time had to be changed.

The parade begins at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

OCC To Require Vaccination Or Weekly Testing

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College will require students and staff to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly to be on campus in spring.

“For the health and safety of the college community,” a notice on the school’s Facebook page said, all students, faculty, and staff will have the option to be tested weekly if they are not vaccinated.

The tests will be done on campus free of charge, they said.

The school will expand on the details regarding this change of policy in coming weeks.

New Egypt Vol Fire Co. Fried Oyster And Chicken Salad Dinner

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Vol Fire Co. will be holding their “all you can eat” Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on November 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. at 59 Main Street, New Egypt.

Guests have the option to sit down or take out. Tickets are $29 and are for sale every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at firehouse or call 609-752-2484 with any questions.

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New Jersey has a Traumatic Brain Injury Fund which is administered by the Division of Disability Services. New Jersey residents of any age, who have survived a traumatic brain injury, have the opportunity to access brain injury related services and support they need to live in their community.

The Fund purchases supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and or public programs are unavailable to meet those needs.

These services include home modifications, service coordination, assistive technology, cognitive therapy, neuropsychological services, pharmaceuticals, and therapy (physical, occupational and speech). To be eligible, a Fund recipient must: (i) provide medical documentation of a brain injury, (ii) have liquid assets of less than $100,000.00; and (iii) be a resident of New Jersey for at least 90 consecutive days. Liquid assets include

checking accounts, savings accounts, CD’s, stocks and bonds. Fortunately, your primary home, primary vehicle, 401k, and IRA are not considered liquid assets.

In order to qualify for the Fund, an individual must have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is defined as an injury to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury/ neuro trauma that disrupts the normal brain function where continued impairment can be demonstrated. A TBI does not include congenital or degenerative disorders, birth trauma, or acquired brain injuries like a stroke or an aneurysm.

The attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates are experienced litigators who have successfully handled many Traumatic Brain Injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury call the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates 732-505-1212 for help. You can also access more information about the New Jersey has a Traumatic Brain Injury Fund by contacting the Division of Disability Services at 1-888-285-3036.

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“Bear Learns to Play Alone” Book Signing

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Book Signing by local author and illustrator is taking place on November 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artist Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Aves, in Island Heights.

The children’s book, “Bear Learns to Play Alone,” is based on a true dog friendship of two rescue dogs, Bear and Ziggy. Both

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Information about other available dogs for adoption will give people an opportunity to rescue their own best friend. Books can be purchased and taken that day. Refreshments are provided.

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Answer: Try writing a date on some of the things you buy. You will be amazed at how fast time goes by. That should make freshening up things easier. Don’t you deserve nice new things? Another idea is to buy a shelf and put some of the items that you think you can’t

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AHS/Popcorn Park Fall Auction

FORKED RIVER – AHS/Popcorn Park is holding their 4th Online Gift Auction from November 11 through the 14. They hoped to go back to their, “BIG one” that’s been held every year for decades in person, but with more restrictions coming down from the pandemic, it’s not worth the risk. The online auctions are a fun way to raise money that supports the animals at all three of the AHS shelters and the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. The auction begins at 5 p.m. on November 11 and ends at

5 p.m. November 14. Check out the details at: 32auctions.com/AHSfallauction.

They are currently collecting donations of brand-new items (in box or with tags) and gift certificates. Donations can be dropped off anytime or sent to: AHS/Popcorn Park Gift Auction, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731. Even if you don’t have anything to donate, make a donation here: ahscares.org/ cp/2936/General-Donations ... toward funding the auction. Every little bit helps!

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Around The Jersey Shore Egyptian Students Can Study At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College and William Paterson University have signed an agreement with three Egyptian universities that will enable Egyptian students to major in computer science and earn degrees from both American institutions and one of the Egyptian universities. All courses are offered in hybrid and online formats.

Under the three-way joint admissions agreement, the Egyptian students will enroll for the first two years of courses with Ocean County College, and after successful completion would receive an

associate of science degree from OCC. In the third year, students will take courses recommended by William Paterson’s computer science faculty at one of the three Egyptian universities – Helwan University, Ain Shams University, or Alexandria University – and will take online courses at William Paterson University in their fourth year.

At the completion of the program, the students will earn degrees from both William Paterson and one of the Egyptian universities. The initial cohort is expected to consist of 35 to 70 students.

“I am excited to launch this new program, which will use the respective strengths of all partner institutions to the benefit of promising students from some of Egypt’s finest universities,” said William Paterson President Dr. Richard J. Helldobler. “Given William Paterson’s growing reputation for excellence in online education and its strong computer science program, this new partnership promises to broaden access to a WP degree and extend the University’s global reach.”

“Ocean County College is thrilled to put the official stamp on this dynamic

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Administrators at William Paterson University and Ocean County College expect that the collaboration will expand to include up to eight additional Egyptian universities, as well as additional academic programs.

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Around The Jersey Shore CDC Sets Rules For Booster Shots

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention published regulations for when you can get the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer booster shots.

“Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose,” the CDC said. “Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.”

Similar to the beginning of this year, when vaccines were rare, only certain people will be allowed the boosters for now. For those who got the Pfizer or Moderna originally, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at six months or more after their initial series: • 65 years and older • Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions • Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings If you want a booster for your J&J vaccine, you have to be 18 and older and you have to wait at least two months since the initial shot.

In order to get the booster, you must be fully vaccinated.

To find a site and book an appointment online, visit covid19.nj.gov/finder or call the state’s Vaccine Call Center at 1-855568-0545.

State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that guidance on these shots are

being distributed to vaccination partners throughout New Jersey.

“With the holidays approaching and the Delta variant continuing to impact the state, we encourage everyone who is eligible to get their booster shots as they consider travel and gatherings for the holiday season,” she said.

Medical officials continue to say to the 65 million Americans who have not yet received any doses that the vaccines are the best way to prevent this potentially life-threatening disease. Further, it has shown that in the case of people who still got sick despite being vaccinated, that the virus’ symptoms and death rate are significantly lower.

“These recommendations are another example of our fundamental commitment to protect as many people as possible from COVID-19. The evidence shows that all three COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States are safe – as demonstrated by the over 400 million vaccine doses already given,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky said. “And, they are all highly effective in reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even in the midst of the widely circulating Delta variant.”

There are over 1,600 vaccination sites open to the public in communities throughout New Jersey – many of which have walk-in availability or extended hours. People who can’t leave their homes for medical reasons can contact their local health department or fill out a form at covid19.nj.gov/homeboundvax. If you need help filling out this form, call 1-855-568-0545.

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Newest Ocean County 4-H Club: The Busy Bees

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H is excited to announce their newest club, the 4-H Busy Bee’s club, focusing on apiary science and management. In partnership with Ocean County, this 4-H club will be placing live beehives at Jakes Branch County Park to serve as an educational display. These hives will be managed by the youth club members along with caring and trained adult volunteers. Members of the public will be able to view the hives from a safe distance when visiting the environmental center of Jakes Branch County Park. Those interested in joining this 4-H club are in grades 7 through 13 and this club will begin in August. Youth do not have to be current 4-H members to join. Space is limited.

When Ocean County youth have access to 4-H programming, they will participate in hands-on projects where they can design, create, and make for themselves. These experiences are proven to rekindle a love of learning and produce a variety of benefits – from strengthening their creativity and

imaginative thinking to improving their motor skills, coordination, and self-esteem.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the 4-H office in the county in which you reside or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.

To learn more about Ocean County 4-H, the club offered, and to sign up for the Busy Bee’s 4-H Club, contact the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit them on the web at: ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ribbon Cutting Held At Toms River Library For Sensory Space Room

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER –Ocean County officials and representatives of the County Library system gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of a Sensory Space on the second f loor of the township branch of the Ocean County Library.

With ceremonial scissors in hand, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, joined Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, members of the Ocean County Library Commission and library staff to mark the opening of the facility that will ser ve child ren and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities.

Vicari commended the library staff and commissioner “for their innovative approach to helping our citizens with autism and other disabilities. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Library system, said, “this room serves as a centerpiece of our efforts to be all inclusive in the programs and services we provide at the library.”

Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said the project was staff driven.

“I want to thank each and every one of them for the work that was contributed to make this a reality.,” “While individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities are welcome to visit all areas of our library

branch, this space is especially designed for them,” she added.

OCL Assistant Library Director Sara Siegler explained that the idea of creating a sensory space began after hearing negative stories in the news about experiences those with autism were having out in public.

The Library’s Autism Resources Fair, traditionally held each April, also helped inspire the concept.

“After reading articles in the news about people having bad experiences in public places with relatives who have autism, I knew we had to do better, to make a place that people could come to and not have to worry. I am so grateful that Commissioner Vicari and Ocean County Library Director Quinn gave us the go ahead to work on creating a space that would help so many families that come through our library,.” Siegler added.

The purpose behind the sensory space is to provide an area for children and adults with a variety of disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, cerebral palsy, memory loss, dementia and sensory processing disorders.

The facility has a variety of items that are visually stimulating, tactile, calming and interactive. The purpose of creating this space is to provide an environment (Library - See Page 37)

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Around The Jersey Shore “Design Your Own Destiny” Art Contest

NEW JERSEY – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (“HTS”) today announced a statewide art contest for adults and teens to promote its ongoing “Take Control of Your Destiny” distracted driving public awareness campaign. Winners will have their art displayed on HTS’s social media channels as part of the campaign.

The “Design Your Own Destiny” contest, which begins today, invites New Jersey residents ages 15 and up to create their own version of the colorful steering wheels showcased in the innovative “Take Control of Your Destiny” campaign that launched in April 2021.

The wheels, which depict life milestones like graduation, marriage, and pursuing creative and professional interests, are accompanied by the tagline “You Have Places to Go. Don’t Drive Distracted.”

Since its launch, the campaign’s message has reached millions through print, digital, and radio advertisements.

“The Take Control of Your Destiny campaign has been hugely successful and we’re excited to invite the public to become part of it,” said Acting Attorney General Bruck. “The contest is a creative way to raise awareness of districted driving and engage drivers of all ages in the efforts to prevent fatalities on New Jersey roadways.”

The Department of Education is promoting the campaign in high schools throughout the state to help raise awareness among new and soon-tobe drivers of the dangers of distracted driving.

According to New Jersey State Police statistics, distracted driving was to blame for more than

a quarter of the fatal crashes that occurred in New Jersey from 2015 through 2019, claiming the lives of 730 drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. During that same five-year period, more than half of all crashes in the state– both fatal and non-fatal – involved a distracted driver.

“The contest, like the campaign, is aimed at inspiring drivers to stay focused on what lies ahead – literally and figuratively - every time they get behind the wheel,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Designing their own wheels will help drivers of all ages take stock of what matters most to them and encourage them to avoid risky behaviors– like driving distracted – that can bring a sudden and tragic end to those hopes and dreams.”

HTS will provide contestants with a steering wheel template (downloadable from the contest webpage) to design using crayons, paint, colored pencils, computer generated software, or any other medium they choose.

Deadline for contest submissions is December 1. There will be two winning steering wheel designs chosen from the following age groups: One winner for ages 15-21 One winner for ages 21 and over Winners will be announced in January 2022, and the winning wheels will be posted on the HTS’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram social media pages, along with the corresponding winner’s name and hometown.

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Continued From Page 35 that develops the senses, encourages communication and social interactions, relieves stress and anxiety, and produces a feeling of calm and well-being.

“This new space will give families who have relatives with a disability the opportunity to get to enjoy what the Ocean County Library has to offer,” Ruthanne Scaturro, who serves as Chairperson for the Ocean County Library Commission said .

She added, “libraries have come such a long way from just being a room full of books and this is a great stepping off point for more sensory spaces to be created at the other library branches.”

Some of the innovative features of the sensory space include: • IRiS Musical Touch Wall, using musical sounds, shapes, numbers and colors for visual and auditory stimulation.

• Sensory Canopy of billowing, magnetic fabrics that create an impression of clouds overhead.

• LED Illuminators for aid in color recognition, sensory stimulation and visual attention.

• LED Play Light Cube, a durable, sensory activity object that encourages relaxation and learning for children.

The Manchester Times, October 30, 2021, Page 37 • LED Chromatherapy Fiber Optic Softie Sensory Beanbag Chair, for comfort and safe, enjoyable sensations through tactile fiber optic strands.

• Fiber Optic Color-Changing Light Waterfall, providing tactile stimulation through touch and manipulation, and visual impressions of changing, bending lights.

• Vibroacoustic Long Easy Chair, which magnif ies musical vibrations emanating from the connected source, allowing sound to be felt as well as heard.

“I want to thank everyone on the Ocean County Library staff, as well as the Ocean County Librar y Commission, Commissioner Vicari and everyone else who was involved in creating this sensory space,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Quinn.

“This is a great feature for our library to have, and on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners I commend Commissioner Vicari on all the support that he puts into the Ocean County Library system,” he added.

While the room was originally slated to open last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, those plans were pushed back.

More information on the Sensory Space can be found on the Ocean County Library website, theoceancountylibrary. org/sensory-space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 30 - nov 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Support your ambitions with a friendly and helpful attitude.

Someone may feel threatened by your expertise as the week unfolds. You are quick on the uptake, but this may not be the week to initiate a new venture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people could question your motives in the week ahead. A disagreement with a loved one might foster doubts and concern. This is probably not the time to ask friends or family to participate in your business plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead, some things might not make total sense but still bring a smile to your face. It may be tempting to speak to the boss about a personal problem.

However, it would likely be better to maintain a low profile on the job.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live and learn in the coming week. Take advantage of an educational opportunity or enjoy intellectual stimulation. Use your intuitive and practical abilities to understand how to put together all the puzzle pieces.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The fantasies in your heart may blind you to upcoming problems.

In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures but launching a new project could be a challenging effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be confident that despite the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune everything will most likely turn out alright. An optimistic attitude will ward off negativity in the week to come. Listen, to criticism, but avoid offering it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Less could be more. If you accumulate too much personal stuff you might feel too anchored to one place and no longer free to roam. In the week ahead avoid making investments and learn to get by with fewer things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be immersed in ethical considerations as this week unfolds. You may receive some criticism or become cynical about some kind of indulgence. Taking the right steps at the right time can be challenging now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might come up empty handed if you try to pull a rabbit out of your hat. As the week begins you may seem to be working at cross purposes with a loved one or family member. Hold off on starting new projects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money has been called the “root of all evil” but it is simply a medium for the exchange of energy. In the week ahead take pride in your ability to handle your money efficiently, but steer clear of new investments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be better to remain silent in the face of censure.

You might be more ambitious than usual in the upcoming week, but your luck could be at a low point. The wrong moves could undermine your most cherished plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mix-ups can become memorable mistakes. During the next few days, you may become infatuated by someone inappropriate or something that disappoints. Avoid misunderstandings by insisting on clear communications.

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