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─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Winter wonderland hit Southern Ocean County before moving further north.

By Stephanie Faughnan SOUTHERN OCEAN – New Jersey’s first snowstorm hit the state soon after the start of 2022 with double-digit accumulations in southern areas.

Little Egg Harbor received the most snow in Ocean County, with 13.2 inches on a day that followed temperature readings of over 60 degrees.

Road conditions snarled traffic in Washington,

D.C., while snowfall amounted to over nine inches in parts of North Carolina. Wintery weather even struck as far south as Birmingham, Alabama.

The first week of January ended with another snowstorm that resulted in Governor Phil Murphy calling for a state of emergency. That weather event happened a week ago Friday and impacted (Snow - See Page 18)

Changes Cause Argument Among County Leaders

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A new year, a new com m issione r a nd some new committee assignments were all part of the annual reorganization meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners but not everything went smoothly.

With Commission-

Group Gives Health Care To Uninsured Workers

By Stephanie Faughan SOUTHERN OCEAN – The dilemma represents a real one for too many local residents.

Despite working multiple jobs, a number of southern Ocean County workers do not have enough money left from their regular earnings to cover more than the basic necessities.

One would think that medical insurance would be among the essentials. Surely, income limitations serve as the criteria for free or reduced health insurance.

The sad truth is that households whose incomes fall below the federal poverty level do not necessarily qualify for government programs. Many families forego medical care, because they simply can’t afford coverage and remain uninsured.

“ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed,” explained

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er Gerry P. Little retiring from the board last year, a vacancy opened up and Barbara Jo Crea won election in November to replace him on the all-Republican board. She was sworn in by longtime friend and colleague 9th District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf. Her term will expire in 2024.

Commissioner Gary Quinn was also sworn in for his second term on the board. He was surrounded by family members as former 16th District Assemblyman Jack M. Ciattarelli administered the oath of office. Quinn served as director of the Board of Commissioners last year. Qui n n’s ter m

also ends at the end of 2024. Ciattarelli lost a very close race for governor in November to incumbent Governor Phil Murphy. He gained more votes than expected in Ocean County and other areas of the state.

The new director of commissioners is Jack P. Kelly who was unable to attend the ses-

sion due to illness. His current term of office will expire at the end of the year.

Assuming the role of deputy director of the board is Virginia E. Haines whose ter m in off ice also ends this year.

As always, the first meeting of the year is (Changes - See Page 4)

Oyster Creek To Pay $150,000 Fine To NRC

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, (HDI) will pay the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a $150,000 fine for security violations found at the Oyster Creek Generating Station.

NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan told The Southern Ocean Times on January 10 that: “Holtec has accepted the violation. The company has notified us that it intends to pay the fine and will send in a written response documenting its completed and planned corrective actions.

“NRC inspectors will follow up on those corrective actions during upcoming reviews to ensure they are being appropriately implemented and are effective,” Sheehan added.

Last month the NRC announced that Holtec, based in Camden, was facing a civil penalty for the security violation. The NRC statement would not go into specifics “because of the sensitive nature of the violations.”

The NRC added that it had determined the overall security program (Fine - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 a veritable who’s who of GOP officials in Ocean County and beyond. Present during the session was Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, 4th District Congressman Christopher Smith, 30th District Senator Robert W. Singer, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak, Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi and former Ocean County Republican party boss George Gilmore.

They and other elected officials observed the meeting. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was also acknowledged during the meeting.

Also noted were Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella and Frank B. Holman, III, chairman of the Board of Canvassers and current county leader of the Republicans.

Reverend James Occhipinti, who serves as chaplain for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, provided the invocation and at the session’s close, the benediction. Occhipinti has been a part of the reorganization meeting for many years providing those services. The day’s session began with a presentation of colors by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard.

Crea thanked her family for their support and attending the day’s meeting.

She thanked Rumpf saying, “we’ve been friends for a long time. You administered my first oath of office many years ago and you are here with me again today. I genuinely appreciate that.” She acknowledged former Commissioner Little on the work “he has done for Ocean County over the years. I am also grateful to people of Ocean County for giving me the opportunity to serve them.”

She pledged to be “very active and a hands-on commissioner for the residents of Ocean County.”

Quinn acknowledged Occhipinti for his many years at the reorganization meetings. He also thanked his wife of 43 years, Linda, and the rest of his family for their support. He also noted the work of the Ocean County Health Department and its leadership by Health Coordinator/ Health Officer Daniel P. Regenye.

“I’m very happy to have all the support I had on the county level along with Bobbi Jo, to be able to come back and serve the residents for another three years. Last year was a challenging year and we had to deal with a lot of things that we have never had to deal with in the past,” Quinn added.

Haines also noted the COVID-19 services of the OCHD and spoke about several land preservation projects that began in 2021 and would continue into the new year including a new park in Manchester Township off Ridgeway Boulevard. It will serve as both a passive and recreational park and is the county’s 28th park.

Argument Over Liaisons Amid the pleasantries there was one point of contention with a resolution assigning which commissioner would serve as liaison to departments this year. Commissioner Joseph Vicari called for it to be tabled for further discussion. He noted his background in education and his long time serving as liaison on the Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools, Employee Relations Department and the Surrogate’s Officer. He wanted to know why he was taken off as liaison.

With Kelly absent, Haines chaired the meeting.

“This was distributed last week to all the commissioners. Everyone has had a chance to look at it. Jack has seen it.

Although we don’t all agree 100% on the appointments being switched around I myself am not in favor of tabling it,” Quinn said.

Vicari said, “there was no discussion of it. There was no interaction. There are several things I would like to discuss.

I need more information. I don’t feel comfortable. I will support all other items but I want to discuss those three at another meeting.”

“What I’m saying is let’s talk about each one individually and if I lose, I lose but I think the people should know the reason.” He noted he served as liaison to the Ocean County Vocational Schools, for 40 years.

“We are moving on with the meeting,” Haines said noting the motion to table had failed and the motion to approve the resolution was now before them.

Vicari responded, “so I am being censored? You say this is good government?

It is a disgrace. If (deceased Ocean County Freeholders) John Bartlett and Jim Mancini were here, they would be turning over in their graves.”

“I respect you and we have a great relationship working together. These discussions have been going on over the last couple of weeks. We’re not elected to sit up here and all agree on everything and this is a situation where we are now definitely not agreeing on something,” Quinn said.

“We rarely get into these situations but my disagreement with Commissioner Vicari over the last couple of years has been because you’ve been here for 40 years or whatever it is, does not give you an edge up and never have to give up any of your departments that these are your departments in perpetuity.

“That is not the case. It is a healthy situation for these departments to be shuff led around once in a while and have ot her com m issioners to come in and work with the leaders of those departments. Our job as liaison is not to go in and micromanage any of these departments,” Quinn said.

“I want more information. I have not had the opportunity to discuss this,” Vicari added.

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Continued From Page 1 Lyndsay Hall, APN, WHNP-BC, Executive Director of Coastal Volunteers in Medicine.

“It is a term for defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget.

“These individuals earn too little to afford out-of-pocket insurance costs but are also not eligible for federally-subsidized healthcare programs,” continued Hall. “ALICE is your childcare worker, the cashier at the supermarket, the gas attendant, the salesperson at your big box store, your waitress, a home health aide, an office clerk. ALICE cannot always pay the bills, has little or nothing in savings, and is forced to make tough choices such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent.”

Coastal Volunteers in Medicine seeks to address the needs of this segment of the Southern Ocean County population. The organization began as the brainchild of Sheila Rich-Mazzeo in 2009. Although Mazzeo, a nurse practitioner, has since relocated out of state, she remains an active participant in the program.

“Hackensack Meridian Health Care has been gracious enough to donate office space to us,” Hall shared. “We are currently looking for other space and hope to fi nd some in Barnegat.”

A team of volunteers that includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers, meet with eligible clients at Coastal’s office located at 730 Lacey Road,

The Southern Ocean Times, January 15, 2022, Page 5 Suite G6 in Forked River. Primary care consultations occur one full day a week.

Mental health counseling is available, and an advanced practice nurse manages medication.

Only two part time paid staff members and only one hourly paid staff member are on Coastal’s payroll. The 60-70 volunteers that stand behind the organization’s operation extend beyond healthcare professionals to include administrative staff.

Two churches have offered their support to the Costal mission. Both the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Francis Roman Catholic Church partner with the volunteer organization.

“We also have a referral partnership with Seaview Orthopedics,” said Hall. “We are always looking for specialty partners to help our patients.”

The program sponsors an eye clinic every other month to perform eye exams.

Women’s health issues are addressed by way of PAP smear screenings and mammograms. Nutrition counseling is available for diabetics.

Patients who seek treatment from the volunteer group are all under 65 and range from children to middle aged adults. Undocumented workers receive the same care as others who need medical treatment.

“We treat a lot of people with diabetes, as well as hypertension,” Hall said. “These are the most chronic issues that we see most frequently.”

When it comes to prescribing medications, volunteer providers try to select medicines that are the most affordable. A

volunteer assists patients with paperwork associated with prescription assistance programs. Hospital referrals include processing information for charity care.

Jay Greco, the owner of Jersey Shore Pharmacy, sits as a member of the Coastal Volunteer’s executive board. He provides patients their medications at cost if they are unable to afford them.

A number of patient testimonials appear on the organization’s website. Hall personally recalls how a client’s life was likely saved when volunteers picked up a cancer diagnosis. Another patient named Bob said that as a result of the treatment he received from Coastal Volunteers, he was able to avoid a heart attack.

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Continued From Page 1 at the non-operational plant “remains effective. Holtec has taken steps to address the concerns and overall security performances at the site.” Holtec was notified of the violations on July 28, 2021 following discretionary inspections conducted between May 17 and July 15, 2021.

Holtec responded by requesting and taking part in a closed pre-decisional enforcement conference held on October 6 at the NRC Region 1 office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The fi rm provided information to the NRC during that

meeting.

Oyster Creek operated for about a half century before ending its operations in September 2018. It is currently in the process of being decommissioned. The NRC-issued license to the plant was transferred on July 1, 2019 to HDI. Holtec had 30 days to respond to the notice of violation with the option of to pay the $150,000 fi ne, challenge the violation or request an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). An ADR is a general term encompassing various ways for resolving confl icts using a neutral third party.

The fi rm opted to pay the fi ne to the federal agency.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Teachers And Safty Protocol Must Be Respected All students and educators have a right to attend schools that are safe and conducive to learning and achievement, yet schools are experiencing increasingly frequent incidents that are having a devastating, negative impact on students and staff. One issue is parents that undermine a school system’s efforts to keep their child safe and secure. Instead of following the science regarding COVID safety protocol, some parents and radio personalities actually encourage children to disregard and refuse to adhere to the rules meant to keep them safe.

With active shooter drills, and the ongoing pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented time. However, one thing is certain; educators always step up during times of stress and uncertainty and make their students’ education, safety, and health their number one priority. Parents should do the same and support the efforts of their child’s teacher.

Remember, teachers truly are the backbone of society and need parental support.

They are role models to children, offer guidance and dedication and give us the power of education. Because of teachers, we are able to further develop socially and

economically. Next time you or your community achieve something great, take a moment to think of, and be grateful for the teachers who made it possible.

Today’s teachers are dedicated and help their students succeed academically, even when that requires extra time to alter a lesson, one-on-one time, or staying after hours to make sure they understand a concept. Teachers make students feel special by giving them love, attention, and acceptance.

Although scores fluctuate year to year, overall, the public schools’ scores remain among the top in the world.

The United States stays on top, as number one, in the Education Ranking in The 2020 Best Countries Report, a ranking and analysis project by ‘U.S. News & World Report,” and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Let us always remember teacher Christa McAuliffe’s ideology, who lost her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. Her lessons from space did not occur, but her philosophy and famous quote should be remembered: “I touch the future, I teach.”

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Letters To The Editor Local Holocaust Survivor Found Support In Community Of Faith Fou r-year-old Rober t Wagemann lay on the exam table, his leg exposed to show the deformity he had from birth. His mother, anxiously waiting in the Ger man hospital where they had been summoned, overheard the doctors’ plan to fatally overdose him after they returned from lunch.

This would not be their first murder.

With Robert unable to run, his mother confronted the nurse on guard, whisking him away to hide in the reeds of a nearby river until it was safe to escape.

The Nazis secretly targeted Robert and other people with mental or physical disabilities for “euthanasia,” killing an estimated 250,000, including some 10,000 children, from 1939 to 1945. The Nazis believed that anyone with disabilities was not only a financial burden but also a threat to hereditary “purity” of their racial community.

Robert’s mother gave birth to him shortly after being released from Nazi imprisonment in 1937 for her faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unable to secure proper medical attention, Robert was born with a shattered hip that made his legs uneven and his foot misshapen.

“He was luckier than many other patients with a physical disability at the time,” said Edna Friedberg, a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in an episode of its Facebook Live series in honor of disability awareness in October.

Robert went on to have a fulfilling technical career and a happy family life with his wife Renate and three sons, emigrating to Garfield, New Jersey, in 1963. Although living with

a disability brought some challenges, Robert maintained a positive attitude and sense of adventure.

His faith was what helped Robert cope, said Renate, now living in W hiting.

“Knowing God’s promises for the future made all the difference in the world in how he accepted his disability and lived a full life” until his death in 2017.

Robert served his family of faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a responsible role in congregations in northern and central New Jersey for some 40 years, especially treasuring opportunities to help older and disabled ones feel as valued as he did.

“The most important characteristic of the Christian congregation is love, not efficiency,” noted the Witnesses’ flagship publication, “The Watchtower,” in explaining the Bible’s viewpoint of those with physical and mental limitations.

That perspective has helped others with disabilities in the Witnesses’ community of faith feel valued as well.

Whether spiritual comfort or practical assistance in car r ying heav y groceries that her cerebral palsy makes difficult, Elizabeth Madole said she has experienced love from her congregation in Tucson, Arizona, and genuine interest in her as an individual. “They focus on what a person can do, not what they cannot do.”

For Jaden Smith, 17, being included in his congregation’s spiritual and recreational activities in ways that don’t trigger the sensory issues he has from autism “makes me feel confident, loved, and important,” he said. His family also pointed to the help they’ve received from information on the Witnesses’ official website, jw.org, when facing treatment decisions and keeping their home peaceful and united. “These articles are also an expression of love, and they let us know that we have a place in this big, beautiful spiritual

family,” said Jaden’s mother, Keren Smith, of Corpus Christi, Texas.

While people with physical and mental limitations no longer face the Nazi threat, Robert concluded a 1993 interview with the Holocaust museum saying that it is important not to forget experiences like his in Germany.

“As long as we do not get together, tolerate each other, and become like brothers and sisters on this Earth, we need to be reminded of what is going on in this world,” he said.

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Freedom To Be Healthy I’m old enough to remember when you could smoke in restaurants. When you left the restaurants, even if you were in the non-smoking area, you still reeked of smoke.

So how is this any different with masks and vaccinations and COVID-19? When you say you don’t want your kids to wear masks in school, or you don’t want to wear it in a restaurant, you’re only concerned about your own freedom. You don’t care about my freedom to be healthy and my kids’ freedom to be healthy.

Should my rights be violated by your rights? Should my child’s rights be violated by your child’s rights?

Heather J. Canbril Island Heights

On Letters To The Editor From time to time, newsp ap e r s a r e c on f r ont e d by the “censorship” or “ t h o u g h t p o l i c e ,” f o r publishing letters to the editor they deem inappropriate for public consumption.

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that living among us, are some people who have been anointed to tell the editor and his staff what is appropr iat e opi n ion and thought and what is not – freethought is not dangerous, suppression and censorship is.

A while back, I recall reading where a g roup of parents demanded that “Huckleber r y Fin n” be removed from the school’s library because of its perceived obscenities. When the group was asked by a school board member their opinion of a book that cont ained mu rder, gratuitous violence, incest, lust, adultery, sanctioned slavery, polygamy, cannibalism, bestiality, misogyny, drunkenness, and human sacrifice, they replied: “They would not censor such a book, they would burn it!”

“Apparently,” one school board member responded back , “ you have never read the Bible!”

When it comes to freedom of speech, a nd t hou g ht , it i s wel l we remember the words of the late journalist, H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valu able as t he si mple right to say what seems (at t he mome nt) t o b e the truth. Take away that right, and none other is worth a hoot; nor indeed can any other long exist.”

There will always be those who possess limited intellectual resources or who are cog nitively c h a l l e n g e d , b u t i f we have free speech and a free press, I think there is no danger of the government or the superstitious self-righteous expropriating our constitutional rights.

“But this is slavery, not to speak one’s thought.” ~ Euripides Borden Applegate Jackson

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

Congressman Kim Looks Back At Year Of Helping Veterans, Seniors From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) looked back on a busy year, from delivering a new $60 million veterans health clinic in Ocean County to returning over $12 million dollars to our neighbors.

“Throughout Burlington and Ocean Counties, 2021 was full of hardship, but together, this community showed our resilience and our ability to support one another. I’ve heard from people across both counties during my town halls, from small business owners, veterans, servicemembers, and families when I drop my kids off at school – this year has been hard.

But we have endured. We’re recovering.

We’re getting back to school, getting back to work, and getting back to regular life together,” he said.

“Every day I meet people who inspire me to serve. The teachers in our district who have been teaching both in-person and remote classes, the small business owners who have been managing the COVID pandemic while doing everything they can to keep paying workers, and veteran groups that are working every day to serve their community have shown me that our community is strong. Through it all I found and saw hope. I saw how we can be a community that serves one another and looks out for everyone’s best interests,” he said.

Throughout the year, Kim: • Responded to 121,228 letters from constituents • Closed 2,662 cases • Returned $12,340,053 to constituents (from IRS, Social Security, etc.)

• Returned almost $5 million to small businesses

• Had 4 bills signed into law • Had 13 bills pass the House • Co-sponsored bills, 76% of which are bipartisan • Held 16 town halls Helping Veterans In August, after years of back and forth, Congressman Kim delivered a new $60 million veterans health clinic which will be coming to Toms River. He was joined by the Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to announce the victory in August.

In July, Congressman Kim secured $500 million for veteran suicide prevention and outreach programs in the appropriations bill passed by the House. The Congressman led the bipartisan push; 113 members of Congress joined his effort.

“This funding for veterans, our servicemembers and their children, and individuals struggling with addiction will make a real impact in Burlington and Ocean Counties,” he said.

Congressman Kim serves on the House Armed Services Committee and works every day to make sure our Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) remains central to supporting America’s national security interests and our region. In support of the Joint Base and the thriving economy around the base, Congressman Kim worked to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that secured vital investments in the base and our economy.

Congressman Kim secured $25.866 million for the Aegis Ashore system defense system, which supports hundreds of high-paying engineering and manufacturing jobs at the Lockheed Martin facility in Moorestown, and honored the sacrifices our service members and their families make through a 2.7 percent pay raise.

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We have the capabilities now to support American servicemembers, personnel, and our allies across the globe. Together with JBMDL’s existing missions, it is clear that the future of our Joint Base is strong.

Helping Seniors “Many seniors in our community live on a fixed income. Given that, we all think it’s time that we make our healthcare system work for everyone – including seniors and Americans on Medicare,” he said.

Congressman Kim’s Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act would limit prescription drug costs for seniors by, for the fi rst time ever, capping out-of-pocket expenses at

$2,000 per year for seniors on Medicare.

We’re proud it passed the House and are fighting for its inclusion in the Build Back Better Act currently being negotiated in the Senate.

In the same bill, Congressman Kim voted to fi nally allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of millions of seniors, make sure Americans with diabetes don’t pay more than $35 per month for their insulin, and expand Medicare to include hearing benefits.

“No senior should be forced to decide between paying for their prescription drugs or paying for rent or food. We owe it to them to provide the peace of mind that comes with health care they can afford, and this bill would ensure that the cost for their life saving prescription drugs never spirals out of control,” he said.

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MANAHAWKIN – Student volunteers from Southern’s Future Educators of America club, led by Cathy Latshaw, hosted a Parents Day Out on December 11.

For a nominal fee, parents dropped off their children who then participated in four hours of fun! A scavenger hunt, along with a variety of games, crafts, and gym activities were facilitated by the high school students. All proceeds raised went back to the Family and Consumer Sciences scholarship fund.

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional

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Southern Ocean Chamber Introduces New Officers At State Of The Chamber

SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce begins its 108th continued year of service at the January 19 State of Chamber event beginning with check in at 8:15 a.m. and featuring a full program, networking and breakfast.

The new board officers will introduce and share opportunities for the upcoming year.

President Jeremy DeFilippis, of Jetty Inc, Vice President Jerry Thompson of the Van Dyk Group, Second Vice President Elizabeth Giglio of Barlow GMC, Treasurer Andrea Driscoll of the Sandpaper and Secretary Lori Pepenella, CEO of the chamber will join the Board of Directors and members for the premiere business event of the year.

The keynote speakers are Samuel Wear, business representative from the New Jersey Labor Department, who serves as the principal liaison for the business community.

His work primarily involves promoting the services of the state’s public workforce system

that can connect employers with job seekers.

This includes programs that incentivize the hiring of disadvantaged individuals from special populations.

Representing Ocean County Private Industry Council will be its business services coordinator, Sylvia Hernandez. The council is a collaborative of service providers focused on helping employers and job seekers make beneficial connections. Hernandez helps employers maintain and grow their business by supporting recruitment efforts and helping identify potential candidates to fill their hiring needs. Economic Trends will also be shared from Dr. Brian Tyrrell of Stockton University.

The event is $35 per person with RSVP to the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. For more information on registering for the event or becoming a member, call 609-494-7211, go to visitLBIregion.com, or stop into the visitor center at 265 W. Ninth Street in Ship Bottom.

Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, has monthly meetings the 2nd Sat. of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. at 1 p.m. For complete info, visit facebook.com/ForeverNRHearts.

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Officers Recognized At Award Ceremony

STAFFORD – Each year, the Stafford Township Police Department holds an Annual Awards Ceremony, recognizing officers for exhibiting excellence during their course of duty.

Congratulations to Patrolman John Reed and Community Policing Officer Marisa Lawrence for being the 2021 award recipients for two of the highest accolades the officers can receive.

Ptl. Reed was voted as the 2021 Police Officer of the Year. This award is voted on by an officers’ peers, based on the criteria of “one who demonstrates a quality work ethic; exhibits a high degree of professionalism, motivation, dedication and integrity, and enhances the police image as well as distinguishes themselves within the law

–Photo courtesy Stafford Police enforcement community.”

Officer Lawrence was voted as the 2021 recipient of the Rick Drappi Award. This award was named after Stafford Township Police Officer Henry “Rick” Drappi, who died in an accident in 1978. The award is voted on each year by all police department personnel for the officer whose conduct and character most emulate that of Officer Drappi. The criteria for the award is a “Police officer who has shown unselfish dedication, pride, and concern for others as Officer Drappi did.”

Both of these officers truly represent the Stafford Township Police Department proudly and live by our motto “Supra Ultra Que”, above & beyond. Congratulations, Officers!

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Council Members Honor Longtime Resident

–Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – On August 8, Stafford Township lost an irreplaceable member of the community, Mr. Steven Brescia. At the December 14 Council Meeting, Mayor Myhre and the Township Council honored him by presenting his wife a proclamation honoring him for his contribution to Stafford Township.

Since 2003, Mr. Brescia proudly stepped into the role of Founder’s Day Town Crier and rang his bell to signal to all the celebration of our founding in 1749. No matter how long

the day was, how hot or cold the weather or however many hours it took, Mr. Brescia never said no to any project, fundraiser or idea that would benefit the residents of Stafford Township. Mr. Brescia was involved with the Stafford Township Historical Society, Stafford Township Historic Preservation Commission, and Habitat for Humanity. He continued to selflessly give his time for the betterment of Stafford Township, and we will miss him.

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Stafford Township Police Department Is Now Hiring

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Applicants must meet the following requirements: • Be 21 to 35 years of age • Be a citizen of the United States • Be a resident of NJ and have a valid NJ driver’s license • Be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation • Meet the Education Requirements as outlined below (must be met by June 30) • Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree or have earned 120 credits from an accredited college or university or • Have earned 60 credits from an accredited college or university and have two

years of active duty in the military with an honorable discharge or • Have earned an associate’s degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university and have two years experience as a full-time regular police officer or • Have earned an associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university plus have a minimum of 24 months of satisfactory employment as a • Class II Special Police Officer. Work experience as a Class II Special Police Officer must equate to 104 weeks of employment with a minimum of 20 hours of work per week. The 104 weeks are not required to be consecutive.

Physical fitness indicator test will be held on February 27. For a detailed video of exercises and score sheet, visit: staffordnj. gov/643/Police-Entrance-Test-Information?fbclid.

For full details and application visit staffordnj.gov/642/Full-Time-Police-Officer?fbclid. Please submit application online and do not mail or drop off application to the police department.

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WARETOWN – The Township Of Ocean Recreation Department is sponsoring a strip to Tropicana on June 30.

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

5 Incredibly Fast-Acting Sore Throat Remedies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When your throat hurts it’s because it has been irritated which can happen for many reasons. Among the most common are post-nasal drip, chronic allergies, pollution, or cold/flu. The discomfort is usually mild and self-limited, however sometimes a sore throat gets so bad that you need more than a Popsicle®!

My focus today is just to relieve the symptom of a non-serious sore throat. See your doctor if yours is accompanied by other symptoms because it is an early symptom of Omicron.

Here are 5 incredibly fast-acting ways to soothe your sore throat: 1. Salt Water Gargle Gargling with saltwater is a well-known remedy to help with throat pain. Saltwater helps by reducing inflammation and pain in the area. It can drive out some pathogens in the tissue simply by making your throat less hospitable to them! Here’s a recipe that’s even better than salt water.

Recipe for Salt Water Gargle Recipe 8 oz cool water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt (or Real® salt if you have) Combine about 5 drops of essential oils into the salt water using any of these: Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, On Guard® or Thieves® or even lemon.

Stir together and gargle with this very 3 to 4 hours.

2. Lozenges The lozenge you choose is entirely up to you, but most of them contain menthol, benzocaine, dyclonine, honey, or

eucalyptus, and more! Each ingredient does something slightly different, but they’re all similar in that they act to anesthetize your throat for a few minutes so you swallow better and find more comfort. Lozenges are not generally curative, they’re mainly for symptomatic relief, although eucalyptus does have some ‘kill’ action.

3. A big spoon of honey. For adults, a spoonful of honey is soothing to a scratchy, sore throat especially if it is accompanied by a cough. Raw honey contains natural antibacterial agents such as bee pollen and bee propolis. Do not give honey to babies younger than a year or two.

4. Sip herbal teas. You can have it iced or warm. The temperature of the tea is completely your preference. Even when my throat is sore, I still prefer warm herbal tea, over iced tea. There are commercial tea bags made specifically for sore throats or make your own spearmint and slippery elm bark tea.

Add some dried orange peel for vitamin C. 5. Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. These analgesics listed here are great antipyretics, that’s why they’re useful for both fever and pain. These reduce swelling which affords you temporary relief so you can take in nourishment and food.

In closing, if you develop a high fever, chills or see a buildup of puss near your tonsils, or any other symptoms that are indicative of infection, please see your practitioner and get proper anti-viral or antibiotic treatment.

If you would like to read a longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

(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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By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A 52-year-old disabled woman was rescued from an early morning house fire that happened January 9 in the Barnegat Pines section of town, police said.

Lacey Officers and members of the Forked River Fire Department were able to access the home and located the female tenant, who is disabled, on the floor in the rear of the kitchen. The woman was safely carried out of the home while the Forked River and Lanoka Harbor Fire Departments extinguished the fire. A secondary search determined no other occupants were home at the time.

The woman and two police officers were

transported by Lacey Township EMS to local hospitals for smoke inhalation treatment.

According to initial investigation conducted by the Ocean County Fire Marshal and Lacey Detectives, the fire seemed to originate from the kitchen however, the cause of the fire has not been determined.

The Forked River Fire Department would like to thank everyone that worked together to extinguish the fire and rescue the occupant: Ocean County Dispatchers; The Lanoka Harbor Fire Co.; The Lacey Twp. EMS; The Lanoka Harbor EMS; The Bayville Fire Co. RIT Team; and The Lacey Twp. Police Dept.

Car Stolen While Driver Delivering Food

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – A driver delivering food to workers at a CVS reported that his car was stolen while they were inside.

The theft happened at around 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day, at the CVS on Route 9 and Bryant Road. The driver said he left his 2020 Toyota unlocked and running while he brought food in to the employees.

Shortly thereafter, the car was found by New Jersey State Police. It had crashed near Exit 52 of the Garden State Parkway. The thieves had

fled on foot.

They were later spotted at a nearby gas station.

Equallie Bumpass, 19, and Javier Lebrongarcia, 18, both from Pleasantville, were arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle and conspiracy to commit theft. Two minors who were with them were released to the custody of their parents with charges pending.

All residents were reminded by police not to leave your vehicles unlocked and running.

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Snow:

Continued From Page 1 northern parts of New Jersey as well.

Some consider it unusual that snow fell as heavily as it did on January 3, and only impacted the southern portion of the state. That said, was it really such an anomaly?

Locals may recall that blizzard conditions represented the start of 2018 on virtually the same date. The entire state saw some degree of snowfall, with all of Ocean County hit hardest with at least a foot of accumulation in each of its municipalities.

Dr. David A. Robinson, professor and NJ State Climatologist at Rutgers University offered his expert opinion on the snow’s first landing in New Jersey. Robinson said that climate change wasn’t the cause of this, but it might impact things in the future.

“This was a weather event,” explained Robinson. “These storms have happened in the past, and even in a warming world, they are going to

happen into the future.”

According to Robinson, eventually a storm like the one that occurred on January 3 will come in and it won’t be able to produce temperatures below the freezing point. The result will be a rainstorm.

“We’re not closing the door on snow,” Robinson shared. “Even though we know that New Jersey is warming quite a bit.”

Robinson said that the polar vortex has been “pretty well behaved” most of this winter thus far. The weather pattern in the east has been rather tranquil with the jetstream staying north and allowing mild air to come up to New Jersey.

This kept the cold air out west and up in the arctic.

When the cold air came down, it bypassed North Jersey and pushed the storm south.

“The jetstream curved some, and with that a storm formed along it,” explained Robinson. “It shot through the mid-Atlantic and out to sea. It was a perfect recipe for Ocean County, south.”

“Some may say the fact that the snow fell at such a heavy rate may be tantamount to when it

rains, it pours,” Robinson continued. “When you get a storm forming, it’s often loaded with lots of moisture and can cripple areas pretty quickly.”

“NorEaster” Meteorologist Nick Pittman offered some insight as to what determines the different types of precipitation during the winter months.

“They’re obviously determined by how cold or warm the air is,” shared Pittman. “To be more specific, where the layer of air is located in the atmosphere has big implications as to what happens at the surface.”

Pittman explained that when the layer of warm air is slightly shallower and there is cold air at the surface and the ground is below freezing, the snowflakes melt into rain. They then freeze on contact with the ground.

Sleet happens when a shallow layer of warm air moves in and melts the snowflakes. When enough cold air is available above the ground, the rain refreezes into ice.

“Snow obviously happens when there is no warm layer,” summed up Pittman.

Texas residents got caught by surprise last year

when they experienced snowy conditions in February. Experts attributed those weather events to a pronounced polar vortex break, something Robinson doesn’t see signs of for this year.

The 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac boasts eight percent accuracy when it comes to weather forecasts. They predict a “season of shivers” throughout the country and highlight New Jersey as up for some “cold and snowy” weather.

Pittman’s analysis of what’s to come for the season suggests Southern Ocean County has a good chance of seeing what he says are called Miller A storms.

“These are classic nor’easters that come up from the Gulf of Mexico,” Pittman explained. “We haven’t had a true Miller A for several years. The storm on January was the first example of what can happen in this pattern.

“Going forward, I expect more snowstorms,” continued Pittman. “It will be a long winter.

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Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com.

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Items For Sale Free 1950s furniture, Home full of collectibles - Lamps, albums, formica table, collectible tins, wood boxes, decantors, vases, Donkey and Cart rainboots, conch shells, 3 Furs water goblets, red bricks, more! 732-267-6232.

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

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

732-804-8115.

(47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(5) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (51)

Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits.

Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) File Clerk - Law Office. P-T Mon-Fri. Flexible. Email@ walzerlawfirm.com.

(3) AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (9) Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com.

The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. Small jobs welcome. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts.

Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (6) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

(19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Hand-dyeing method 6 Alaskan malamute team’s burden 10 __ Field: Mets’ home 14 Lose strength 15 Attire for Caesar 16 Closely related 17 “Really!”

19 Pinball flub 20 Metal-shaping tool 21 Defame verbally 23 Fifth Avenue retailer 25 Final word 26 Even though 30 Low-cost and inferior 33 Early synthetic fiber 34 Pinch, as piecrust 35 D.C.’s nation 38 Kilt-wearing family

39 Hotel visitor 40 Soon, to a bard 41 Rogue computer in “2001” 42 Uses a fireplace tool 43 Sci-fi robot 44 Really rich 46 With dexterity 47 Davis Jr. of the Rat Pack 49 Pig’s meal 51 Source of maple syrup 54 One of 12 at the Last Supper 59 Straight from the mouth 60 “Really!”

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12 Scrabble pieces 13 Emcee’s lead-in 18 In apple-pie order 22 “Hurry!” on a memo 24 Windbags’ speeches 26 One of two in McDonald’s “M” 27 In __ land: spacedout 28 “Really!”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

P&K FIREARMS & AMMO INC. (609) 597-4646

Mild Noise This Month From Joint Base

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USED FIRE ARMS WANTED! ALL TYPES: COLLECTIBLES, MILITARY, ETC. Call 609-597-4646 OR 917-681-6809 63 east bay ave, manahawkin, nj 08050 new/used/military » buy/sell/trade pkfirearmsnammo.com

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By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – Seems like January will be a quiet month at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) as they’ve just released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar.”

Although many Ocean County residents are used to the noise coming from the base, JBMDL puts out a monthly schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise.

The base labels each day on the calendar with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of January, the majority of the days are labeled for slight noise or moderate noise. No abundant noise will take place this month.

Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

Ocean County Library Presents Photo Exhibit

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host Ocean County, an exhibit by photographer Debbie Gentile, during January.

The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Library’s 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of local Ocean County photography.

Debbie Gentile has a passion for photojournalism. Her work has been seen at the Island

Heights Artists Guild, Toms River Times Newspaper and Ocean County College.

Debbie continues to hone her skills with ongoing studies in the photography field.

Ocean County is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit their website at theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known!

Specialized care for the memory impaired from your home to our home Safe & comfortable care • 24-Hour supervision • Private bedrooms Safe & secure grounds • Activities 7 days a week

Fully licensed and governed under the NJ Department of Health & Senior Service.

732-290-CARE (2273) • www.alcoeurgardens.com Brick • 320 Herbertsville Rd | Toms River • 1126 Lakewood Rd

–Photo by Roberta Cartwright This hummingbird was recently seen in the backyard of a Brick Township home.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 15 - jan 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A search for excitement and glamour could lead you astray. You might think you are right when you are wrong in the beginning of the week, so wait until the last half of the week to make crucial decisions and changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you hope for a predictable outcome, do not begin a project until conditions are more predictable.

People might not respond favorably to your questions today. You should be satisfied with results if you make key decisions mid-week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be immersed in the mundane and propelled forward by the practical during the week ahead. Even when attracted to more enjoyable activities, you should not be sidetracked from following through on important obligations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The winds of whimsy might blow you in a direction you wish to travel, but when the trip is done, you could be disappointed. In the week ahead, learn to adapt to changing circumstances and decide to be more realistic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fool yourself or be fooled by others in the week to come. Your hopes and dreams might seem achievable, but you could overlook some key elements. Wait until mid-week to make major changes and move ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Much of your success and progress during the upcoming week will depend on whether you focus on using your intelligence to your advantage. Remain willing to

find solutions to old problems in the workplace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ensure that financial safeguards are in place so that it is not possible to spend more than you earn.

In the week ahead, you could fall prey to misconceptions and must be strong to protect your family and loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Caution and security often travel hand in hand. This week might offer many instances when you must be cautious about your expenditures to enjoy prosperity. You may misinterpret both good news and bad news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you can find imaginative ways to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Fight off the urge to be contentious or to argue with family members. Don’t worry if your efforts do not produce immediate results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may yearn to escape from the rat race and embrace inspirational ideals in the week ahead. If you hold your thoughts firmly on your deepest truths, you can rise above the materialistic temptations of the world.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pragmatism might be accepting that you have “made your bed and must lie in it.” Accept your situation and take steps to make the bed comfortable. Remain humble in the face of scrutiny in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be wise to find a place and the space to think clearly without distractions in the week ahead. Focus on using prudence and be more objective when money must be spent. Tune into yourself to get clarity.

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