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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It was a bad night for incumbents running for the township school board this year. All three were defeated by a fairly large margin during the November 2 election.

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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the Jackson PBA admit attendees to this year’s PBA Pig Roast presenting them with T-shirts and plastic mugs.

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – There was a huge crowd at the Jackson PBA 168 Pig Roast, but it wasn’t just food that brought people out. It was a feeling of community.

For five hours police officers, their fami-

lies, and other attendees enjoyed an abundance of food ranging from hamburgers, hot dogs and salads along with barbecue chicken, beer, wine and ice cream. But food wasn’t the only t h i ng – t he re we re also games and music on the menu.

T he a l l-you- ca n eat event of cou rse included a pig roast.

There were also givea w a y s , c h i l d r e n’s games, i n f lat ables, face pai nt i ng, rock climbing and carnival games. The band Moondoggie also took to the stage.

As always, the event

School Board Incumbents Replaced By Challengers

term last year received 2,188 votes. Gus Acevedo, who has been on the board for the last three years and previously served several terms on the Board, received 3,270 votes.

John Spalthoff, who was appointed to the board following the resignation of Thomas

Colucci early in the year, received 4,732.

They each sought a full three-year term.

The top vote getter in that race was newcomer Erica Osmond who received 16.85% of the vote with 6,433 votes for a full threeyear-term. Joining her is Tina Kas with 6,166

votes and 16.15% of the vote. Giuseppe Palmeri will also have a seat at the table come January having earned 5,191 votes or 13.60% of the vote count.

Newcomers Megan Gardella received 3,917 votes which topped two of the incumbents’ tallies. Akxsi Keegan

a l l owe d fo r i n t e ract ion bet ween t he com munit y and the of f ice r s i n blue. It also showed the partnership between the PBA and the Jackson Kiwanis Club whose members were busy cooking up hamburgers and hotdogs (PBA - See Page 2)

picked up 2,496 votes which was more than the third incumbent had.

Winning the oneyear term was Alison Barocas and she won big with 8,883 votes.

She defeated Bonnie Sue Rosenwald who received 4,434 votes on (Board - See Page 6)

November 13, 2021

Who Is Liable For An Eruv?

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The subject of eruv placement in the community came up again during a recent council meeting which addressed liability insurance.

An eruv pole is used by some members of the Jewish faith on their property to string wire from, which symbolically encloses the property on their sabbath day. The township previously passed an ordinance allowing residents the ability to negotiate with utility companies to attach eruv to utility company poles.

Resident Erik Jones asked about whether it was the township’s or a utility company’s responsibility regarding an eruv line that crosses a Jackson owned road.

“I was curious if eruv lines are insured? Do they carry some kind of policy? Power companies are insured. I think a line should,” Jones added.

It was noted that a person’s property would be covered under their homeowner’s insurance.

“Most eruvs are on public property they are not on private property,” Jones responded.

“If they were on public property the township (Eruv - See Page 6)

Council Remembers Model Of Volunteerism, Nick Prioli

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials remembered a first responder who died the way he lived: serving the community.

Council President Andrew Kern said that Nicholas Prioli “gave every ounce of effort and every measure of himself to this town and to protecting the people and the residents of the town.”

Councilman Nino Borrelli also added his condolences to Prioli’s family and to Jackson Volunteer Fire Company #1 Station 55. “He passed away on duty after having a medical emergency.

He was 89 years old and still serving to make the town safe and secure. God bless him. Please (Remember - See Page 5)

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Alexis Wands, 19, was present with three fellow members of the Jackson Police Explorers who were helping out with the event. “I’ve been involved with this for four years. The program is run completely through the Jackson Police Department. I’ve always had a thing for helping people and I felt this was a great program to get involved with.”

She added, “we do community events and toys for tots every year. We are big on bringing the community together and helping out where we can. It is putting a good face to the police department. We try to make it more community based and build a relationship because we are there to help.”

“I am at college right now but I was able to come back home this weekend and was able to be a part of this. I am at

NEWARK – With schools returning to full in-person classes, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Division is asking parents to speak to their children about the dangers of drug use.

“This is a great time for parents to sit down with their children to speak to them about the dangers of drug use,” said DEA New Jersey Division Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson. “Students are returning to a normal class schedule and to their social circles. They could now face new

Cookstown University in Pennsylvania between Allentown and Reading so it is a little over a two-hour drive and I’m there for my second year. I’m a social work major with a psychology minor and my goal with that is to work in the foster care system to place children in good homes and to take them out of bad ones,” Wands said.

“A big thing we do (in the Jackson Police Explorers) is ride-alongs. We also have weekly meetings on Thursdays at the police department. We do drills and scenarios and we learn the ins and outs and during the ride-alongs we learn what goes on in the vehicle, how to do a traffic stop and real-life experiences,” she added.

Wands noted that for those who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, “it gives them a foot in the door and for those who are not it provides a better understanding of what it is like for the daily routine of an officer. It is

a good thing to be a part of, especially first hand.”

As to membership Wands said, “we used to have a much bigger group about 25 or 30 but now we’ve been dwindling down a little bit to about 10 or eight. Hopefully, that number will get back up especially since I only have one more year with the program.”

“You can start as early as 14. You have to be 16 to do ride-alongs and you stop at age 21. I turn 20 in November so I have one more year left with the program but I’ll always come back to do my part, just not in uniform,” she added.

“The sun’s coming out it is going to be a good day,” Officer Joseph Pante said early on during the event. “We never know how many people will turn out as it all depends on the weather. I don’t know how many officers we have helping this year as they come in and out.”

The Ryan family - made up of Jim and Katie Ryan, Cory Ryan and Katie

Teach Children About Dangers Of Drug Use challenges related to peer pressure to experiment with substances.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 92,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2020. This is the largest amount of overdose deaths ever in a 12-month period. Opioids accounted for more than 68,000 of those deaths. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver for the increases in drug overdose deaths.

Another significant concern is the increase in

counterfeit pills flooding the illegal drug market.

The drug cartels are capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and sending them to the United States for distribution. Counterfeit pills are extremely dangerous and often have the same markings of legitimate prescription medications such as Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall. The user is most likely unaware they are counterfeit and of how lethal they are.

“It is very important to talk to your family mem-

Goelz, whose husband is a township police officer, have made this event a family tradition for the last 10 years. “It is a good way to support the police,” Jim Ryan said.

Katie Ryan said her grandchildren, “can’t wait to get over to the rides.”

“These guys really know how to cook a pig,” Cory Ryan added.

“The Kiwanis Club does that and they are awesome,” Katie Ryan interjected.

Mayor Michael Reina started off his day early with the Wounded Warrior Parade that was held that morning at the Justice Complex. He was enjoying the Pig Roast and meeting up with officers, residents and some old friends during the afternoon.

“What a beautiful day it has been to not only support our troops (at the Wounded Warrior Parade) but our men and women in blue as well. The township is very proud to be supporting both and that will never waver. God bless our troops and God bless our police,” the mayor added.

bers periodically about these dangers.” Gibson said.

“Kids need to know that taking one counterfeit pill could be enough to cause a fatal overdose.

The earlier that we can get this information to kids the more impactful it can be that they will make better and possibly life-saving choices in the future. Those that are selling these drugs do not care about the health and well-being of your child.

These conversations can be enough to save a life.”

For DEA resources for parents and students, visit GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov or JustThinkTwice.gov.

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Continued From Page 1 keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as well as his family at Station 55.”

“I would like to echo Councilman Borrelli’s condolences to the family of Nick Prioli. It is people like that who continue to give to the community for years and years and decades upon decades. This council has repeatedly asked for people to step up and volunteer in any of our community organizations - whether it is first responders, as members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary, the Optimists Club – whatever; good solid citizens like that are what we need,” Councilman Steven Chisholm said.

“Our Jackson community is already made up of a lot but we continue to need people like that who will give of themselves selflessly for years.”

“I also wanted to offer my condolences. One of my highlights of 2020 which was a rough year for the whole world but on February 11, 2020 I had the honor of submitting and reading on behalf of the mayor (Michael Reina) a proclamation dedicated to Chief Prioli which happened to be his 88th birthday. We declared it Nicholas Prioli Day,” Councilman Alex Sauickie said.

The councilman added, “I would ask that everyone keep him in mind. There was a lot of talk about his volunteerism. The fact that man lived to be 89 years old and was literally walking home from a call for the fire department is really an outstanding thing. It talks to the character of the man. What I took from when I read the proclamation was after talking about the time he spent within the fire department, I went to point out that as a family man married the love of his life in 1954.”

The Jackson Times, November 13, 2021, Page 5 Sauickie said, “he grew his family to include four sons, five daughters, 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. That was at the time, last year that may have gone up. To me that is a measure of success. That is a life well lived. Not only did he live for the town, you pass away and you leave 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, that is a pretty good life. He really was a great man and he will be severely missed.”

Kern reiterated, “how amazing it is that there is so many people in this town right now that volunteer their time whether it be as a first responder, first aid, fire, sports, cheerleader, girl scouts, boy scouts - there is so many different things throughout the town and different clubs and so many opportunities to volunteer in town.”

He added that he planned to work with the mayor and Business Administrator Terence Wall “for next year for the Food Trucks and Fireworks Festival that we have (in July) to set up a day where all the volunteer organizations on town can be celebrated and also have a free table to sign up additional volunteers and so they can tell people about what their organization does and how they help.”

“Everyone is always looking for new members.

If you volunteered for one thing in the past, whatever it might be, there are other opportunities,” Kern added. He referenced those who volunteered for school or student organizations where parents may have volunteered to support their children’s interests but moved on.

Kern also mentioned organizations like the Jackson Pathfinders to “the boards we have up here so please fill out a form that we have online and think about volunteering. I would like to very much dedicate that day, Chief Prioli as the example of what volunteering is.”

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Continued From Page 1 ship would be responsible if something happened on a public facility such as if it was a township sign or pole. If it was a JCP&L pole they would have had to have given permission and it would be their responsibility,” Township Attorney Gregory McGucken said.

“I don’t think the power company gives them authority to attach things,” Jones said.

McGucken said, “I don’t think that is true.

I think they do give permission.”

Jones asked, “what if they have a pole in one yard and a pole in another yard and they have a line going across the street?”

The resident was told that in that case both property owners could be responsible.

“That is why I’m saying somebody should be insured because things do happen like in the winter time trees come down and pushes

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The Jackson School District continues to face some major challenges with millions of dollars cut over the last several years in state aid due to the S-2 spending formula.

wires down. They don’t snap they are made of Kevlar,” Jones responded.

Jones was told while insurance can’t be forced the homeowner would be responsible if there was damage done as a result of such a scenario.

“If someone owns a home they will have homeowners’ insurance,” McGuken added.

Jones repeated that “most of the poles are on public property.”

McGucken said that in that case it would matter of “who built the pole, who put the pole up.

Council President Andrew Kern clarified, “if it is attached to a utility pole that company’s pole whichever company owns the pole, they are responsible. Whoever’s pole it is, they are responsible.”

“So, if I call the power company and they say they didn’t give permission I can take it off the pole, or will I be considered anti-Semitic?” Jones asked.

“Sir this is something that we are not going to talk about and debate about what is anti-Semitic and what’s not. I’m not really looking for this forum to be about what you plan to do,” Kern replied.

Kern added, “if you want to call JCP&L about the pole that is your right but currently the law is that if it’s their pole then they are responsible for whatever is on it.”

“So, the town is not taking any responsibility for wires going across their road?” Jones asked again.

“If it is a pole to a pole the homeowners would be responsible,” Kern replied.

“The town shouldn’t let this be happening.

You should be liable for something crossing your road,” Jones said.

“We are not liable for something that crosses the (public) road,” McGucken said.

Jones added, “you should be. It is not a utility.

Utility companies have their own insurance.”

Retired police officer and Jackson resident

Richard Egan brought up a matter mentioned at a prior meeting. “At the last meeting we had a resident who lives in Whispering Hills and he (Kasey Smith) said he and members in his neighborhood were verbally harassed based on religion.”

Egan noted that during the public comment period the speaker said, “personal property was damaged and the most egregious was assaults on their person based on their religious background. These are very serious crimes. We have an obligation to see if this is fact or fantasy.

“If this is happening, we need to find these people and arrest them and try them,” Egan added. He asked Business Administrator Terence Wall if there were any reports that would confirm that such incidents were being investigated.

Wall said he would be unable to speak about that as it might be an open police investigation.

The district saw a staff reduction of 40 employees last year.

The district, like all in New Jersey, have also been struggling with the ever-changing conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The district went to a hybrid model of live classes and online instruction last year and had hoped to go maskless this fall

but those hopes were dashed by the state during the summer.

Recent Board meetings have had vocal resistance to Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order that called for masks for students and staff at the start of the new school year in September. Residents came unmasked to the Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Jackson

Memorial High School with signs and loud voices objecting to the mandate and calling for the Board to resist that order.

Superintendent Nicole Pormilli explained during these meetings that violating that order could hurt the school district financially as there would be penalties imposed with such defiance.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

VFW Post Renamed After WWII Vet From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith HAMILTON - Congressman Chris Smith was a guest speaker at the newly renamed “Frank J. Uveges VFW Post 3525” on

Christine Avenue in Hamilton on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Smith presented Post Commander Juan Class with a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in honor of Mr. Uveges.

He also presented Mary Margaret Uveges of Hamilton, daughter of the late veteran, with a plaque that read, “Congratulations and recognition are ex-

tended to the family of Frank Uveges by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, on the occasion of the official renaming of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3525, 77 Christine Avenue, Hamilton, New Jersey, as the Frank J. Uveges VFW Post 3525 on October 30, 2021. As a member of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Private First Class Uveges served honorably and heroically in the United States Army during World War II, having distinguished himself in combat and awarded the Bronze Star and

the Purple Heart. After the war, he worked, raised a family with his wife, Jacqueline, and was active with many community and veteran organizations in the Hamilton area, celebrating his 100th birthday on March 30, 2020, and passing away on December 4, 2020.”

Smith met with Mr. Uveges on a number occasions over the years to discuss veterans and other federal issues. Over 200 people turned out to mark the event, which included a lunch, music and dancing.

White House: Details On The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden has made combatting the climate crisis a central priority of his Administration, including throughout his legislative agenda.

Climate change is already impacting almost every aspect of life in the United States.

Extreme heat waves, catastrophic wildfires, and severe drought are taking American lives and livelihoods. In the last year alone, extreme weather has cost America more than $100 billion – often hitting historically underserved groups the hardest, particularly low-income communities, communities of color, and people with disabilities. In just the last few months, nearly 1 in 3 Americans have been hit by a severe weather disaster and 2 in 3 Americans have suffered through dangerous heat waves. Delayed action on climate also sets us back in the global race on manufacturing and innovation, preventing us from harnessing the economic opportunity that this moment represents.

As President Biden emphasized at COP26 in Glasgow, climate change poses an existential threat to people, economies, and countries across the world – and it requires swift and bold action to reduce emissions and strengthen resilience. President Biden has been clear: the climate crisis is a blinking code red for our nation. We must take decisive action to tackle the climate crisis in a way that strengthens our nation’s resilience, cuts consumer costs, and ensures the U.S. can compete and win in the race for the 21st century. This moment demands urgent investments the American people want and our nation needs – investments that will bolster America’s competitiveness, resilience, and economy all while creating good-paying jobs, saving people money, and building an equitable clean energy economy of the future.

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal passed by Congress will strengthen our nation’s resilience to extreme weather and climate change while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding access to clean drinking water, building up a clean power grid, and more. When coupled with the Build Back Better Framework, these historic investments will help reduce our emissions by well over one gigaton this de-

cade – ensuring we meet President Biden’s commitment to reduce U.S. emissions by 50-52% from 2005 levels in 2030, create a 100% carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Together, these once-in-a-generation investments will unlock the full potential of a clean energy economy that combats climate change, advances environmental justice, and creates good-paying, union jobs.

President Biden promised to work across the aisle and unify the country to deliver results for working families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a critical step towards reaching President Biden’s goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, and is paired with the Build Back Better Framework to realize his full vision to grow our economy, lower consumer costs, create jobs, reduce climate pollution, and ensure more Americans can participate fully and equally in our economy.

Public Transit The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal makes the largest investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak – helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repairing, upgrading, and modernizing the nation’s transit infrastructure. The deal will invest $66 billion to provide healthy, sustainable transportation options for millions of Americans by modernizing and expanding transit and rail networks across the country. It will replace thousands of transit vehicles, including buses, with clean, zero emission vehicles. And, it will benefit communities of color who are twice as likely to take public transportation and often lack sufficient public transit options.

In addition, it will help transit workers who are disproportionally workers of color.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States. The deal is also a critical element in the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to accelerate the adoption of EVs to address the climate crisis and support domestic manufacturing jobs. The deal will

provide funding for deployment of EV chargers along highway corridors to facilitate long-distance travel and within communities to provide convenient charging where people live, work, and shop – and funding will have a particular focus on rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach communities.

Clean School Buses The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver thousands of electric school buses nationwide, including in rural communities, to help school districts across the country buy clean, American-made, zero emission buses and replace the yellow school bus fleet for America’s children. The deal invests in zero- and low-emission school buses, in addition to more than $5 billion in funding for public transit agencies to adopt low- and no-emissions buses. These investments will drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles, creating jobs and supporting domestic manufacturing, while also removing diesel buses from some of our most vulnerable communities. In addition, they will help the more than 25 million children and thousands of bus drivers who breathe polluted air on their rides to and from school. Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other health problems that hurt our communities and cause students to miss school, particularly in communities of color and Tribal communities.

Modern Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal invests $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion in airports to address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions near ports and airports, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. Modern, resilient, and sustainable port, airport, and freight infrastructure will support U.S. competitiveness by removing bottlenecks and expediting commerce and reduce the environmental impact on neighboring communities.

Resilience The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in the resilience of physical and natural systems in American

history. Millions of Americans feel the effects of climate change each year when their roads wash out, airport power goes down, or schools get flooded. People of color are more likely to live in areas most vulnerable to flooding and other climate change-related weather events. The deal makes our communities safer and our infrastructure more resilient to the impacts of climate change and cyber-attacks, with an investment of over $50 billion to protect against droughts, heat, and floods – in addition to a major investment in the weatherization of American homes.

Clean Drinking Water The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will expand access to clean drinking water to all American families, eliminate the nation’s lead service lines and help to clean up the dangerous chemical PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl). Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack access to safe drinking water. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $55 billion to expand access to clean drinking water for households, businesses, schools, and child care centers all across the country. From rural towns to struggling cities, the deal will invest in water infrastructure and eliminate lead service pipes, including in Tribal Nations and disadvantaged communities that need it most.

Clean Energy Transmission The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal’s more than $65 billion investment is the largest investment in clean energy transmission and the electric grid in American history. It upgrades our power infrastructure, including by building thousands of miles of new, resilient transmission lines to facilitate the expansion of renewable energy.

It creates a new Grid Deployment Authority, invests in research and development for advanced transmission and electricity distribution technologies, and promotes smart grid technologies that deliver flexibility and resilience.

It also invests in demonstration projects and research hubs for next generation technologies like advanced nuclear reactors, carbon capture, and clean hydrogen.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial How To Win After Your Candidate Lost So your favorite candidate lost their election campaign. Or, perhaps you were the one running and you lost. That shows that you care very deeply about what is happening in the world and want to make a difference. Don’t stop just because the votes didn’t go your way.

The people running a town are always looking for hard-working volunteers – regardless of their political stripe. There must be some committee you can get involved in. Some are advisory committees – being a voice from the community about a particular topic.

Some involve more elbow grease. But they are always making a difference.

There are plenty of ways to help out without setting foot in a municipal building, too. Don’t just look at politics as your only avenue to affect change. In fact, politics is sometimes the worst way to affect change. Indeed, politicians will often lament that they can’t get everything done that they want, or that they are only one vote among many on a council. They are tied up with negotiations, red tape, and having to kowtow to their party bosses so their hands are often

tied, anyway.

If you think the only way to affect change is through politics, then you don’t understand politics. Any big change that’s made will be unmade when the next person gets in.

If you care about the environment, join a clean-up effort. If you care about the drug problem in our region, join a neighborhood watch. If traffic or overcrowding is your issue, push for more open space. These are changes that can happen right now.

You don’t have to wait for someone to be sworn in.

Some of these issues are very complicated, and learning the cause of the problem might help you understand it better – and allow you to be more effective in combatting it.

Learn where your taxes go and why. Watch public meetings and find out who makes decisions and why those decisions are made.

Another way to get involved is to become an advocate. Call your representatives. Write letters to the editor (address below).

Let the elected officials know that you care about these issues more than once every four years.

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Independent Thinkers Ignored By Extreme Left And Right For four years America was saddled with an unqualified and seriously flawed man as President. Donald Trump pushed wild conspiracy theories based solely on rumors, reacted to criticism with childish “tweets” and disparaged our military leaders, allies and the media.

He took the word of a hostile foreign leader over our intelligence agencies and marginalized experts’ warnings of an impending health crisis. For these reasons and more you’d think Democrats would have the overwhelming support of voters fed up with Trump’s antics and egotism. But you’d be wrong.

In an election where they only needed to seem less crazy than Donald Trump the Democrats somehow came close to blowing it. That’s because these days Democrats are quite similar to Republicans in one way: Both parties cater to the extreme elements of their base at the expense of more moderate voters.

For Republicans that means coyly hinting at farfetched Q-Anon conspiracies for anyone gullible enough to believe them while for Democrats it means falling all over themselves to placate perpetually offended “social justice warriors.” Instead of hammering Republicans for policies that favor the top 1% or the disastrous trickle down economics that have never benefited the middle class they kowtow to people more concerned with getting Halloween costumes they’ve decided are offensive off the shelves. Suddenly Donald Trump doesn’t seem the only crazy one.

Both parties now cater to clueless people. The insurrectionists who stormed the Capital took their treasonous action based on little more than the word of a pathological liar and a mysterious online figure claiming to have insider knowledge of “Deep State” conspiracies.

Meanwhile the “Woke” ide-

ology that increasingly defines Liberalism scours movies, music and social media for any hint of sexism, racism or intolerance to demand the offender be punished in a manner greatly disproportional to the infraction. This often includes words or actions from years or even decades ago. The melding of different cultures, once a defining example of the “melting pot” of America, is now the dastardly act of “cultural appropriation.”

Ironically both parties are courting voters already in their corner instead of trying to win the middle. There will always be hardcore Republicans and Democrats who vote their party regardless but it’s independent voters who swing elections one way or the other and we are being largely ignored.

We may lean a little left or right individually but are reasonable people looking for effective policies and principled leaders from any party to enact them.

Republicans need to stop pretending the events of January 6th were anything less than an attempted Coup. If they have legitimate evidence to prove Trump’s claims of fraud they must bring it into the light.

If not they must stop giving credence to dubious online rumors.

Democrats need to pay less attention to thin skinned individuals who are always getting offended for people that are often not all that offended themselves. They need to offer a vision of a better life for the middle class instead of jumping on the P.C. bandwagon every time someone overreacts to what is usually a minor infraction, or in many cases a contrived one.

Try focusing on things that drive most Americans: People want economic advancement.

They want lower taxes and more efficient use of the taxes they do pay. They want to know their leaders are working for them and not for wealthy donors and huge corporations.

Is this who should have the greatest influence on our representatives: A radical right embracing “alternative facts” as justification for leading us towards civil war or a hyper-

sensitive left concerned more with political correctness than solving the country’s legitimate problems? No wonder nothing ever gets done and no wonder I’m an Independent.

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Banks Reporting To Fed Has Issues In an effort aimed at increasing taxpayer compliance, the Biden Administration has proposed that financial institutions be required to report additional account holder information in an enhanced annual I.R.S. Form 1099-INT. Beginning in 2023, banks, credit unions, and other entities would be required to annually report to the IRS the gross inflows and outflows of business and individual account holders with a breakdown for cash, transactions with a foreign account, and transfers to and from another account with the same owner. These requirements would apply to savings, transactional, loan, and investment accounts of $600 or more.

There have been recent reports that the proposal will increase the account threshold from $600 to $10,000. The revision is an attempt to shore up support for a flawed proposal, which is opposed by 67% of Americans. Proponents will now expect Main Street financial institutions, like community banks and credit unions, to play arbiter, declaring what does and does not meet proposed exceptions like wages and down payments.

All financial institutions currently report to the IRS information related to actual taxable events for customers and members, earned interest and mortgage interest paid.

This proposal would result in financial institutions turning over sensitive account details that do not constitute taxable events to the IRS. This will leave the IRS with immense personal financial data that could be used in a manner that is not detailed in the proposal.

Privacy and data security are paramount issues for all of us

as Americans.

Our organizations are very concerned about the detrimental impact this new requirement will have on consumers and our members. According to a FDIC study, the main reason Americans are unbanked is due to a distrust of financial institutions.

Forcing financial institutions to enforce tax law exacerbates a problem that disproportionately hurts low-income communities. These are communities that our mutual members have spent decades trying to meet their unique financial needs at a fair price.

Just like our customers and members, we are doubtful that data will remain safe and private from hackers while being safeguarded by the IRS. The massive data breach at the federal Office of Personnel Management in 2014 and this year’s IRS leak of federal tax returns of many wealthy Americans underscores our doubt.

The negative impacts of this intrusive policy will also negatively impact those Main Street businesses that are dependent on local financial institutions.

Due to the complex nature of the reporting requirement, community banks and credit unions will be forced to bear a significant increase in the costs for compliance and data security. More importantly, this proposal has already started to undermine our members’ relationships with their customers and members.

Rather than forcibly deputizing the financial services sector as an extension of the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Department should focus on using the data it currently has to locate those who are delinquent on their taxes.

Our organizations remain committed to block this proposal in effort to protect the privacy and security of consumers. We ask you to join us by contacting your member of Congress today.

John E. McWeeney, President & CEO New Jersey Bankers Association Patrick C. Conway, CEO CrossState Credit Union Association

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November 2021 Free Forest Resource Programs

JACKSON – Tune into nature, it is the best way to relax! The team at The Forest resource Education Center (FREC) are ready to show you how with many forest-focused educational experiences! Located at 495 Don Connor Blvd. in Jackson, the FREC has announced the following free programs for the month of November: November 15, 10 a.m.: Shinrin-Yoku Forest Therapy - Join for a mindful and restorative walk through the forest. Enliven your senses with the textured touch of tree bark, the aromatherapy of plants and playful sounds from birds, insects and water. No cell phones and no chattering, please. Walks are held in all glorious weather be it rain or shine (except for extreme weather!). Comfy clothes and sneakers.

November 16, 10 a.m.: Birds at FREC - Forests and wetlands are home for a wonderful variety of birds. This time of year many are foraging before winter or flying through. We will look at what seeds and food sources they are attracted to. Also, learn how bird calls are a recognizable way of communicating between themselves.

November 18, 10 a.m.: Forested Wildlife Habitat - Forests can appear silent when we enter them but animals are often mysteriously hiding or scattering until we leave.

Learn how to see and identify the signs of numerous mammals and reptiles. Learn more about animals that are really living there.

November 23, 10 a.m.: Surprising Forest Products - There are special attributes and

Ladies Auxiliary Bingo Night

JACKSON – The Ladies Auxiliary presents Bingo Night on November 20 at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event will be held at Columbian Hall, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson.

Tickets: $20 donation per person (non-refundable) and includes 10 BINGO games, coffee/tea/water and desserts. Bring your own appetizers.

For table reservations or questions, contact Roni Pavelko 732-551-8816. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Menorah Lighting December 1

JACKSON – Bat Shalom Hadassah announces the annual Jackson Township Menorah Lighting on December 1 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Jackson Municipal Building, West Veterans Highway. Masks are required.

This event will be totally outdoors. Candles will be lit by Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek.

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November 30, 10 a.m.: Winter Insects Learn insect life cycles and strategies for surviving the winter. We will look for their tell-tale signs and find out how important these amazing creatures are to our human lives. Our investigation will be around the building and garden area.

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By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Showcasing millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling, new rides, and holiday entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure’s winter festival Holiday in the Park returns this holiday season.

Also returning this year is the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience that debuted last year. Catch Six Flags transform into a winter wonderland from November 13 through January 9. The experience will give guests two ways to experience the joy of the holidays. Coordinated sights, sounds, scents and attractions will give each section a distinct character. The events are included with all active Memberships and Season Passes.

“Holiday in the Park and our Drive-Thru Experience deliver world-class entertainment for all ages and unparalleled thrills that only Six Flags Great Adventure can provide,” Park President John Winkler said.

“Both events provide a way for families to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while making lasting memories together.”

For its seventh season, Holiday in the Park will debut these new attractions in 2021: Festive Fireside – Bathed in a warm red, orange and yellow glow, this new section will boast the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster, which opened earlier this season. A “hot,” new character, Chris P. Sizzle, will welcome guests with his spicy wit.

The park’s Food Services team will turn up with heat with delicious eats at Jersey Devil BBQ and Jersey Devil S’mores; Light Shows – Every 15 minutes in Merry Market Place, Merry Light Show trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Nearby, kids can ask Santa Claus for holiday wishes, and pose

beneath the three-story inflatable Stewie the Snowman. In Wild Lights National Park, the Wilderness Theater stage will sparkle every 30 minutes during Mrs. Claus’ Wild Lights; Winter Wizard – This seasonal sorcerer will join the Royal Court, ready to conjure up frosty charm as he meets guests in Deck the Halls; Decking the Halls with Doc Swan – Master illusionist Doc Swan will bring his signature magic and eye-popping surprises to Deck the Halls as he makes the season merry and bright; Street Entertainment – Elves are on the loose! Elf Patrol will bring fun and games to the streets, while the Ice Pops elf duo will breakdance their way into guests’ hearts; Jersey Devil Coaster & Lil’ Devil Coaster – The theme park recently debuted its fourteenth roller coaster, Lil’ Devil Coaster -- the junior counterpart to the massive, new Jersey Devil Coaster. Both rides will be available for Holiday in the Park, weather permitting; and Sweet Treats, Proudly Serving Starbucks® – Guests can warm themselves by the fire with a delicious specialty coffee from Sweet Treats, now proudly serving Starbucks.

Returning attractions includes: Frost, an icy cirque spectacular in the Showcase Theatre; Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season, an LED light show on the park’s five-story tree; festive fire pits for toasting s’mores; holiday eats like hot turkey platters, seasonal beers, and spiked eggnog; holiday photo opportunities; the Royal Court including Snow Queen, Peppermint Princess, and more; and Joy to the World, (Park - See Page 11)

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Holiday in the Park will operate on the following dates: November 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 to 28; December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 17 to 19, 23, and December 26 to January 2.

In addition, Holiday in the Park will offer the following special events: Holiday Wine Fest, November 13 and 14 – Guests can enjoy a weekend of coasters, cuisine, and crafters during the second-annual Holiday Wine Fest. During this memorable special event in the Merry Market Place, guests can sample locally produced wines from 12 New Jersey vineyards, scrumptious eats from food trucks and specialty vendors, and get a head start on their holiday shopping with homemade gifts from local artisans. This event has limited capacity and is expected to sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/ events/wine-fest Holiday Food Drive, November 20 and 21 – Six Flags will collect non-perishable food items to benefit Fulfill. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Guests who bring at least six items between the hours of 1 and 4 pm will receive a free ticket to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze. Donations will be collected in the theme park’s outer mall prior to park entry. Requested items include canned goods, cereal bars, fruit cups, individual servings of mac & cheese, baby food, and juice boxes. All items must have their original seal or wrapper, and not require refrigeration. Learn more about Fulfill at www.fulfillnj.org New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks and festive music will ring in the New Year December 31 at 9 p.m. in A Main Street Christmas, free with park admission.

The Jackson Times, November 13, 2021, Page 11 The Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience gives guests a unique way to experience the winter festival from the comfort of their cars.

Reservations for this are required, and consumer cars, SUVs and pickup trucks are welcome. Large and commercial vehicles are not permitted, exclusions are available on sixflags.com.

The Drive-Thru Experience will debut new attractions in 2021: New Course – Guests will experience a new driving pattern to weave them through 10 themed sections, beginning

by Kingda Ka and ending near SUPERMAN™ – Ultimate Flight.

Winter Wizard – The frosty Winter Wizard will join the Drive-Thru Experience. This seasonal sorcerer, the newest addition to the Royal Court, will greet vehicles as they pass through Gingerbread Junction on the way to Joy to the World.

New Walk-Thru Experience – Guests who wish to extend the fun after their drive through experience can exit their cars to visit Merry Market Place. Dramatic lighting, traditional wreaths and garland, and decorated trees will adorn this section. Holiday Feastival will serve piping-hot holiday fare. Guests can warm themselves by the fire pits and toast s’mores, shop for great stocking stuffer gifts, play holiday games, or sample seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits. Every 15 minutes, trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack.

Santa and his elves will be on hand for holiday wishes and photos. Pets will be permitted inside Merry Market Place, except for the Holiday Feastival per state regulations.

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will operate on the following days: November 15 to 19, 22 to 25, and 29 & 30; December 1 to 3, 6 to 10, 13 to 16, 20 to 22, 24 & 25, and January 3 to 9.

For more information about Holiday in the Park and the Drive-Thru Experience, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure. Rides, entertainment, events are weather permitting.

28-Year-Old Driver Ejected From Truck In Fatal Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 28-year-old man was killed in a fatal car crash after veering off the road into the woods, hitting trees and being partially ejected from the truck, police said.

The crash took place around 6:15 p.m. on November 6, on Jackson Mills Road in the area of the I-195 overpass and Harmony Road. At the scene, officers found 2009 Ford Ranger crashed into a wooded area.

Investigation revealed that the truck was traveling eastbound on Jackson Mills Road and for an unknown reason hit the guardrail in the area of the interstate overpass.

The truck continued travelling off the road before going toward the wooded area and colliding into trees.

According to police, the driver wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the car during the crash. He was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment where he later passed away from his injuries.

At this time, the crash is still under investigation by P.O. Stephen Cilento of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone who may have any additional information for this incident is asked to contact him at 732-928-1111.

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As more families are experiencing financial difficulty during the ongoing pandemic, the need for basic essentials such as coats continues to increase.

“Families were already struggling to pay utility bills and stay warm, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created extra stressors in life,” said Kari Schmidt, Guidance Counselor for the Freehold Learning Center. “All of these factors combined makes the need for coats greater than ever.

United Way’s Warmest Wishes Coat Drive supports our students and families during the cold winter months while making a real difference in the lives of others.”

With the mask mandate still in effect for all

students in preschool through 12th grade, school administrators have also expressed the importance of warm coats for recess and outdoor learning activities that allow students to have mask breaks throughout the day in the winter.

The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive works in conjunction with United Way’s Community Impact initiatives in education, financial stability and health - the building blocks for a good life. Since beginning the annual drive in 2012, UWMOC has distributed over 10,000 coats to local children in need.

There are a variety of ways to participate in the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. Coats can be purchased online and shipped directly to United Way, or arrangements can be made for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s office located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. Donations in any amount can be made on the organization’s website for UWMOC staff to purchase coats.

For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes.

EMS Hiring Part-Time And Full-Time Positions

JACKSON – The Jackson Township EMS is now hiring part-time and full-time positions.

Requirements: Current New Jersey accepted EMT card; Current CPR Card (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level); 2 years’ recent 911 EMT experience; Valid NJ Driver’s license with an acceptable driving history; ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800; CEVO and/or EVOC; Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; Ability to pass pre-employment written, physical, and skills assessment; Ability to pass a background check.

General Responsibilities: Respond to 9-1-1 dispatches for a variety of medical emergencies and other related incidents; Render emergency care and treatment to the sick and injured; Complete truck checks and ensures the ambulance is in a ready state to respond at all times; Establish open communications and positive rapport with the volunteer first aid squad; Prepare a complete report on every assigned call; Other responsibilities as determined by the Chief. For full-time positions: attend any meetings, events, or training as required by the Chief.

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By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Imagine being a brand new driver at 18 years old and suddenly being in an explosive car accident that could have ended your life.

Marissa Patterson of Forked River explained how her gut recreation to the situation is what ultimately saved her life that day.

“The deer came out of nowhere and after I hit it, I spun out. My immediate reaction was to get out of the car. I’ve never been in a car accident before. I’m a first-time driver, that was my first car,” Marissa said. “I got out of my car and was on the phone with 911 telling them they needed to get my car out of

the middle of the road so other people wouldn’t get hurt. Two minutes later the truck hit my car, f lipped and blew up.”

At 3 a.m. on November 3, Marissa was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven.

While Marissa stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline drove right into her car causing the truck to swerve and hit the concrete center barrier.

The cab separated from its trailer, went (Truck - See Page 15)

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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Big names like Playstation, FOX Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company may find themselves stepping back a bit when it comes to the National Telly Awards. One of this year’s fiercest rivals was none other than Barnegat High School senior Shannon Harrington.

Shannon, 18, who’s busy completing college applications, recently won entry into an elite group. Her campaign ad for the Pinelands Brewing Company earned Shannon a Silver Telly Award. The 42nd annual contest has judges from industry greats like Netflix, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, and Vimeo.

According to their website, the Telly Awards “honor excellence in video and television across all screens.”

“I had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the Pinelands Brewing Company,” shared Shannon. “It was a commercial campaign and something I’ve also done for other local businesses.”

Shannon’s “As Pure as the Pines” commercial won the Silver Telly Award in the Branded Content Campaign: Promotional category. Some of the other Silver award winners in the same category came from AMC Networks, Caterpillar Inc., and FOX Entertainment.

The 30 second promo features Shannon plucking away on a mandolin to a picturesque scene of the Pinelands, ending with a nice cold beer inviting consumption. Shannon closes the spot with a smooth assertion that the perfect glass of brew is “as smooth as the pines.”

“I produced it (the promo) using my mandolin, and a little bit of an electric guitar,” shared Shannon. “I used my own voice to create the harmonies.”

In addition to the commercial, Shannon

said she’s produced music for the LBIF Foundation, Cluck ‘N Crabs, and Small Cakes LBI. “I’m really happy that my music helped the campaign to be nationally recognized, and to win alongside those other companies is really exciting,” Shannon said.

One of the interesting things about Shannon’s talents includes the fact that she is primarily self-taught. The young woman credits Barnegat High School music teacher Anthony Orecchio for classes in music composition and theory. However, Shannon denies any formal instrument or voice lessons.

When it comes to instruments, Shannon enjoys the guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.

And, Shannon’s voice and charisma leave a lasting impression it seems. In one case, Broadway directors like her so much that she was cast in an equity show when she was still in grade school.

“I did the Broadway tour of White Christmas when I was a kid,” Shannon said. “It was a lot of fun.”

Shannon and her older sister Brigid share similar love for music. Locally, the two are known as the Harrington Sisters and play gigs together whenever Brigid is home from college. Shannon also performs throughout the region all on her own.

In 2020, Harrington took 1st place in the 16th annual Shout Down Drugs songwriting competition, winning a $5,000 music contract to perform her song at various events throughout the year.

As far as college, Shannon plans to look at a few different schools and has not decided on her major just yet.

“I definitely want to be able to perform and do something creative,” shared Shannon.

“But I also have a more academic side and am also interested in music production.”

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Continued From Page 13 over the concrete barrier and came to a stop on the westbound shoulder of 37.

The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode.

“It was really dark and there were no lights on that side of the road. I was telling police they need to move my car quickly before another accident happened. Two minutes later the truck hit my car and exploded. It was like a bomb went off. It was super hot and the fumes were terrible,” Marissa said.

Miraculously, neither Marissa or the truck driver, Svilen Ivanov of Voorhees, were injured in the accident, according to Manchester Township Police.

Marissa’s mother Pamela said how this

The Jackson Times, November 13, 2021, Page 15 incident can really bring awareness to other drivers who get into a car accident.

“Marissa didn’t understand at first why everyone was making a big deal out of it.

I tried to explain to her that… you could be saving people’s lives. You get into an accident, exit regardless,” Pamela said.

“My other daughter said how if it was her, she would have stayed in the car and waited for the police to come because she’s afraid of the dark… if Marissa didn’t leave her car, she would be dead.”

“At the moment I’m avoiding looking at any photos or videos from the accident because it’s scary,” Marissa explained.

“But I have not been able to get in contact with the driver of the truck at all.

It actually kind of bothers me because I honestly wanted to make sure that he was ok.”

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Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County.

The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators.

“Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the wait-

resses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.”

Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health.

Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@ mhanj.org.

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5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

4 New Tech Once your devices are more

than four years old, we recommend checking whether they’re still meeting your needs.

From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings.

If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires.

Has it been a while since we last saw you?

We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today.

Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing. com

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Are You Getting A Great Deal, Or A Great Deal Of Junk?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today’s article is about vitamins. I’m a big believer in nutrients, if they appropriately target a health concern, or a metabolic pathway.

If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, how good do you suppose those are after you add in the cost for the label, the bottle and cap, the neck seal, the desiccant and the cause for sourcing each ingredient? Do you assume the manufacturer is doing due diligence and testing the purity of their formula at a reputable FDA-inspected laboratory… and if so, is the price worked into the formula you just bought for less than 10 bucks?

Testing costs in the thousands, and it’s often factored into the formula’s final price. Then there’s freight. There’s so much, so again, let me ask you: If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, do you think they’re any good?

You don’t have to be a mathematical genius, to know there’s virtually pennies left to invest in the actual ingredients if the whole bottle is 10 dollars!

I get especially irked when I see companies preying on people, especially the elderly.

With reduced kidney and liver function after age 70 for example, all those unnecessary ingredients, fillers, lubricants and colorants add to the physical burden.

Let’s take magnesium or vegetable stearate for example. Most vitamins contain this ingredient. A “stearate” is a lubricant added to machinery to make the machines pump out the pills faster, and more efficient, without messing up the gears on the equipment. It is not absolutely necessary and in my humble

opinion, it kind of ‘bubble wraps’ a formula.

Some scientists say it breaks down in your stomach acid, whereas other scientists feel that stearates interfere with prevents proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients.

I don’t think you need a bazillion probiotics in your formula! These little bacteria are pitched to you as “friendly” but how friendly are they if your own body spots them and sees them as a pathogen? Use of a formula that isn’t right for you may cause an autoimmune illness.

I don’t want you to be intimidated by fancy labels, or celebrities pitching you stuff. I want you to think it through, and realize that what I’m saying makes sense. There’s some truth to the adage, “vitamins make expensive urine” but that’s only if you buy cheap stuff that doesn’t even work.

What about bug-derived ingredients? Yes, for sure, some red pills contain carmine, a beautiful and natural red colorant. Carmine comes from crushed up beetle juice basically!

When you see a study that trashes a vitamin or suggests it impacts your lifespan in a negative way, please think. There have been several in the past years. One reason is because the researchers are studying the impact of inactive precursor chemicals, not on real nutrients that your body recognizes.

If they were to test their subjects with bodyready, bio-identical nutrients, the results would likely be more promising! If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you after you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

(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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Around The Jersey Shore Ceremony Pays Tribute To Forgotten Veterans

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The remains of 23 American veterans were laid to rest at the Military Honors For Forgotten Veterans event.

The ceremony paid tribute, honored and provided unclaimed veterans with the proper sendoff they deserve. The remains of these heroes, some going back as far as World War I, sometimes sit on a shelf inside a funeral home for years, according to The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA).

The VVA’s goal is to “promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.”

The 23 veterans and two of their spouses were from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam War eras. To date, 90 veterans or spouses have been interred and 23 were returned to family

by VVA Chapter 12.

“When I heard about veterans being abandoned on shelves at funeral homes I couldn’t believe it and knew that we had to do something, so it became my mission,” Ernie Diorio, Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 12 said. “A lot of time and energy is put into this. You need to ensure veterans are honorably discharged, obtain their death and cremation certificates, and have a funeral with full military honors, but the results are extremely rewarding.”

The Military Honors For Forgotten Veterans

event included four stops during the procession. After departing from the Manalapan Police Station, stops were made at the Hall of Records in Freehold Borough, CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township and Prospertown Lake in Cream Ridge. The route concluded at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery where the ceremony at which the cremains of the forgotten were interred.

The Vietnam Veterans of America organized the procession along with the help of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Manalapan Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, the Monmouth County Government Board of County Commissioners and CentraState Healthcare System.

“We could never repay our veterans for the sacrifices they have made, but what we can do is never forget. It’s vital that these veterans who served our country are given respect and provided a proper burial filled with dignity and honor,” Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a part this significant event and thank the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 12 for their commitment and tireless work to ensure these forgotten veterans receive full military honors.”

The service included a moment of reflection, where a bouquet of flowers was given to family members and a flower was placed on each urn for the 23 forgotten veterans and two spouses.

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Doctor Charged With Prescribing Fentanyl For Bribes

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Police said that a urologist with offices throughout the area received bribes and kickbacks in exchange for prescribing fentanyl.

Mukaram Gazi, 51, of Marlboro, was charged with one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks; one count of receiving kickbacks; one count of health care fraud; and one count of conspiring to unlawfully distribute dangerous narcotics.

He owned a urology practice with locations in Freehold, Hamilton, Howell, and Toms River. Gazi solicited and received more than $130,000 in bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics in exchange for prescribing its drug Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Subsys solely for the “management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients who are already receiving and who are tolerant to around the clock therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain.”

Gazi did not treat patients who were suffering from breakthrough cancer pain and was not in the practice of prescribing fentanyl-based pain medications, police said. However, in exchange for bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics, he began prescribing Subsys to a number of patients for whom Subsys was medically unnecessary.

These bribes and kickbacks were disguised as payments for educational presentations that police said were a sham. Gazi would be paid to educate other doctors about Subsys but these sessions were really more like social events at restaurants, and some of the sign-in sheets were forged.

Gazi allegedly prescribed high-dosage Adderall to a pharmacy owner and the owner’s significant other in exchange for the pharmacy filling the Subsys prescriptions.

Gazi then allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare, New Jersey Medicaid, and other health insurance providers which were not actually eligible for reimbursement because they were not medically necessary. He also conspired with others to distribute these powerful narcotics outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.

A statement from the attorneys representing Gazi was provided to this newspaper: “Dr. Gazi vehemently denies the allegations in the government’s indictment as patently false and without any basis in fact and is confident he will be exonerated,” they said. “Dr. Gazi is a highly respected, well-trained board-certified urologist, as well as a uro-oncology surgeon, who adheres to the highest clinical and ethical standards in the treatment of his patients.

Contrary to the government’s claims, at no time did Dr. Gazi accept bribes from Insys in return for prescribing any medication to his patients; rather, all treatment he rendered and medications he prescribed to his patients were medically necessary and appropriate and based on his independent medical judgment. In indicting Dr. Gazi, the government opted to overzealously prosecute him based merely on his par-

ticipation in an industry-standard speaker program from nearly a decade ago that is permitted under both federal law and state law. In essence, despite the ubiquity of pharmaceutical speaker programs and their recognized propriety under the law, the government is attempting to criminalize a physician’s participation in these legally recognized practices. Dr. Gazi intends to

vigorously defend against the government’s allegations so as to preserve his ability to continue to deliver excellent patient care.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents and investigators of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; special agents of the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of

Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; special agents the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson in Newark; and special agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Thomas Mahoney, with the investigation.

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Photo Of The Week

–Photo by Kylie Monica The Barnegat Lighthouse, also known by its nickname “Old Barney,” sits on the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Construction began in 1835 and it was first lit in 1857. The top of the lighthouse is accessible via its 217 steps and continues to attract locals and tourists each year.

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Monmouth/Ocean County Residents: Use Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With increased high-water demands as well as a planned outage at a primary water treatment plant, New Jersey American Water is asking their Monmouth and Ocean County customers to use an odd/even schedule for outdoor watering.

“We hope that our Monmouth and Ocean County customers will voluntarily adopt odd/even watering practices as we contin-

ue through the summer,” Carmen Tierno, senior director of operations at New Jersey American Water, said. “Practicing odd/ even watering now will help us manage a finite supply of water, yet our customers will still be able to maintain their lawns and gardens.”

Odd/even guidelines are: Outdoor water use on odd-numbered days of the month if your street address is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak St., 7 Maple Ave.)

Outdoor water use on even-numbered days of the month if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak St., 354 Maple Ave.) Water early or late in the day to minimize evaporation Exceptions are: Watering of new sod or seed if daily watering is required (Note: it is recommended that any planting of new sod or seed that has not already taken place be delayed

until the fall) Use of private wells for irrigation Commercial uses of outdoor water, such as for nurseries, farm stands, power washing, plumbing, athletic fields, and car washes Watering of athletic fields For more information and additional tips on wise water use, visit the New Jersey American Water’s website at newjerseyamwater.com under Water Information.

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Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Cabbage Patch Dolls Fisher Price old toys, very good condition. Various pretty holiday decor, beautiful porcelan dolls, lennox, china decor. 609-312-6747.

(47) Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order.

Vacuum sealed. Cary 908-770-8537.

Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Avon Sale - For the hoildays, gift or any time. Make up, eyeliner, eye shadow, perfume, etc. Call for brochure 732-773-5078.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Luring Suspect Arrested Thanks To Public’s Help

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – With help from concerned residents and the New Jersey State Police, officers were able to identify and arrest the suspect who attempted to lure a juvenile.

Jackson Township Police Department had previously released a statement regarding an attempted luring that occurred on October 30. The victim, a 13-year-old girl, was walking on Pitney Lane near Danielle Court when a car drove up to her.

The car backed up towards the victim and the driver asked “Are you cold? I can give

Jackson Mayor Schedules Annual Meeting With Santa Claus

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – As mayor, Michael Reina holds many meetings with numerous individuals all the time, but once a year, he meets up with a rather noted person who dresses in red and who lives far north of the township.

That session is coming up soon. The mayor has scheduled a meeting with Santa Claus to personally hand deliver letters for Santa that were written by children from Jackson Township.

In order to ensure that Santa has enough time to write a letter back before Christmas, all letters must be received in the mayor’s office by December 10.

These letters should be addressed to: Santa Claus c/o Mayor Michael Reina, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. The mayor has asked that parents and guardians be sure that their child’s full name, age, and address are clearly legible.

Children can also visit with Santa in person on December 4 during the t ow n s h ip’s a n nu a l C h r i s t m a s t r e e lighting that will start at 4:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Township Municipal complex at 95 West Veterans Highway in the back parking lot. Santa will be stopping by to provide some season’s greetings and to help start the holiday season.

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you a ride. Get in my car.” The victim then ran to the nearest residence on Danielle Court and the suspect left the area on Pitney Lane towards East Veterans Highway.

After receiving information about the suspect, Officers Jeff Henba and James Hendrick responded to a home on Citadel Drive and were able to successfully identify the suspect’s car from the incident.

Investigation also confirmed that the license plate on the suspect’s car was not valid and did not come back to any registered vehicles, police said.

On November 4, the driver who was identified as Francisco Rosales-Flores, 39 of Jackson, was placed under arrest and charged with 2nd degree Luring. He was then processed and later lodged in the

Ocean County Jail.

The Jackson Police Department would like to thank all of the members of the public who came forward with any information to assist with this investigation.

The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Handling Holiday Gift Shortages

Dear Joel, I’m working on my grandkids Christmas lists and I’m concerned about the stores not having enough items. Any suggestions?

Answer: It is getting harder to find items in stores and online. Why not make this the year you and your grandkids work on a project together? Maybe you could both each grow a fast-growing amaryllis and share pictures with each other. You could also try taking a class together like ceramics or

painting. You could also try scheduling an adventure day together to learn about some local landmarks. You’ll build memories that will last a long time.

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Around The Jersey Shore Thanksgiving Day Feast Returns November 25

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving treats at Simon’s Soup Kitchen Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 25.

Dig into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, all the fixings and of course plenty of pies. This year, the dinner will be served as individual take-out style dinners due to the continuing COVID-19 health crisis. Visitors can pick-up their dinners at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from 2 to 3 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” Sr. Executive Director of Simon’s Soup Kitchen John Salemi said.

The feast this year will be served by a smaller group of volunteers due to social distancing

requirements. Those picking up food are asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing requirements.

“For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Salemi said. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2021 has been so hard on so many.”

The annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from October through April at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

Ocean County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5 To 11

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) announced that they will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine for Ocean County residents ages 5 to 11 years old.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children as young as 5 get the shot. The CDC states that kids in this age group will be able to get Pfizer’s low-dose COVID vaccine – which was recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration – as a 2-dose series taken three weeks apart.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was rigorously tested and reviewed, and more than 11

million adolescents ages 12-17 have already safely received the COVID-19 vaccine,” the OCHD states.

The OCHD said that the vaccination is the best way to protect children ages 5 and older from coronavirus.

According to the OCHD, COVID-19 has become one of the top 10 causes of pediatric death and tens of thousands of children and teens have been hospitalized with COVID-19.

Although children are at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, it is still possible.

The OCHD will be finalizing plans to offer the vaccine and will provide more information in the coming days.

Visit ochd.org for local information. For more information regarding vaccination for children and teens, visit: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/ children-teens.html?fbclid.

Santa Returns To The Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – As the holidays are quickly approaching, Santa makes his return to the Ocean County Mall this year bringing all the holiday spirit!

It was recently announced that the Santa will make his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on November 12 and will be available until Christmas Eve. This year, the Simon Santa Photo Experience has listed different options and things you should k now before visiting Santa:

• Reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by visiting: simon.com/mall/ocean- count y-mall/ stores/santa-photo-experience.

• Families may choose to sit with Santa or maintain social distance.

• Sa nt a’s help e r s w i l l we a r m a sk s throughout the duration of each visit.

Ocean County Mall will also host events with Santa this season including: • Caring Santa – December 5 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

• Pet Photos – November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Around The Jersey Shore Hearing Explosions? Refer To Joint Base Calendar

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─Graphic courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst November’s Noise Level Calendar shows the levels of noise that are expected from training exercises at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Area residents are hearing artillery training noise from as far as Ortley Beach and Joint Base officials have provided a heads up on what days will be the loudest with their online calendar of noise events.

Their noise calendar listed the critical noise days that will be heard during the month and classified how those sounds will be produced. Slight noise includes ground small arms and light crew weapons training which may include small arms fire and rifles.

Moderate noise will be produced with rotary wing aerial gunnery exercises that may include .50 caliber weapons, rockets fire and rotary cannons.

Abundant noise, described as heavy crew weapons training and cratering munitions.

This may include mortar live fire, Howitzer fire and cratering charges.

The noise may not be constant. Clouds can alter the range of sound and noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather.

Abundant noise days are scheduled for November 19 through November 23. The majority of noise days will be moderate and will occur from November 8 to November 18.

Moderate noise will also resume on November 24 through November 30.

For questions or concerns, call the Joint Base at 609-754-4254.

In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects.

This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body

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In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 13 - nov 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Wishful thinking is only a temporary escape route. Be careful when making an irrevocable decision as something important may be hidden from view.

Delay making promises and crucial purchases until late in the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get your bearings and check the compass. The sea of romance may look calm on the surface but can have a hidden undertow. As the week begins you could drift along, unaware that the tides are sending you in the wrong direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is no user guide to life. In the upcoming week you may wish that the standard protocols that work so well for your business and financial affairs could be applied to your romantic relationships and daily living.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): After you have initiated the first steps of a project or a relationship in the week ahead you should follow through, most likely you’ll be glad you did. Try to make a positive first impression on new contacts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Wait to express your feelings to your closest people until you’ve done enough processing that you are clear of excess emotion and confusion. In the week to come you might find something worth preserving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): True worth and value is in the eye of the beholder. Something that you consider extremely valuable might not be equally so to someone else. As the week unfolds you and loved ones may focus on things that last and endure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone could

have the solution to a problem, but this will do little good if you ignore or misunderstand their advice. In the week ahead you might be challenged by bills or a heavy debt load, focus on solutions instead of worry.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The path to enlightenment may be revealed. Reflect on cherished memories as well as events that taught you a vivid lesson as the week unfolds.

A backlog of experiences has created the person that you have become.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Outward appearances can be deceiving in the next few days. If you pull away the pretty outer wrappings, you might be disappointed. Focus on harmony with family members who have your best interests at heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your dreams could be worthwhile. You could come up with some imaginative and creative ideas while relaxing or meditating as the week goes by. A friend might be annoying but trigger some useful ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you play pinball with your money something may tilt the table. Hard work may be the only worthwhile path to success as the week begins, but you will likely receive the rewards you deserve if you are tenacious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be tempted to make major expenditures on a whim, so wait until you have more time for thought. The solution to an impasse may become clear later this week when you are more attuned to your needs.

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