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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At the Holiday City at Carefree clubhouse, you can hear soft talking and the clack of billiard balls from the pool room, and in the library, there’s just one patron quietly reading. The pool is closed, of course, and no one is outside in the winter weather.

But even this mild activity is more than anyone expected in spring of 2020. That was when everything shut down due to the coronavirus. It took some time before these common interest

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─Photo courtesy Mathew Sohl Toms River South Junior, Favor Akinlolu, instructs her fellow students on key events pertaining to the civil rights movement.

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Shore Animal Shelters Raise Funds Through #BettyWhiteChallenge

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Local animal shelters have recently been raising thousands of dollars to help homeless animals in need thanks to the virtual event honoring late actress Betty White.

After the news broke that America’s Golden Girl had passed at the

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end of 2021, the internet wanted to honor her and celebrate her 100 th birthday by creating the “Betty White Challenge.”

The vir t ual event was held on January 17 (White’s birthday) through social media asking fans to donate to their local animal rescues or shelters in

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The Mon mouth C ou nt y SP CA wa s one of many organizations that participated in the challenge, raising nearly $16,000 through Facebook donations.

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ty White would have turned 100 years old, and what a life she lived! An animal lover since she could walk and a celebrated animal advocate for the rest of her life into adulthood. We’ve gotten quite a few donations in Betty’s honor but we wanted to make her birthday weekend

the official donation period to show our appreciation for her life’s work!” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

The group shared the story on how the donations have helped one of their dogs in need, Amos.

“Amos was one of the over 60 dogs and (Animals - See Page 6)

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Many see the promise of open space as a means of avoiding overdevelopment in their communities. For those who weighed in on the county’s plans to procure the Surf & Stream Campground earlier this month, the purchase raised personal implications.

“The property owner accepted and negotiated an offer of $7.4 million, and has agreed to demolish structures on the property,” announced Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “Manchester Township has wholeheartedly supported this project and are contributing $1.5 million for the purchase.”

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Continued From Page 1 communities started to re-open, and even now there’s a concern besides COVID-19.

If someone contracts the virus, could they sue the senior development? Could they sue the trustees – as a board and individually?

In this litigious society, it doesn’t matter if you can prove that you caught the virus at the clubhouse or not. The lawsuit would be devastating financially either way.

There was a brief reprieve last year. A law enacted on June 30, 2021 provided legal immunity from COVID-related lawsuits to senior communities and other planned real estate developments. However, that law was only made to be short lived. It expired on January 1, 2022.

A new Senate bill, S-177, and its Assembly companion, A-729, would eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread.

The bill is sponsored by local Senators Christopher Connors and James Holzapfel, with the Assembly version sponsored by their partners in that branch of government: Brian Rumpf, DiAnne Gove, Gregory McGuckin and John Catalano.

Support for this measure has already been given by local politicians, such as Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Council members Michael Signorile and Sophia Gingrich.

Connors told The Berkeley Times in December that the bill faced a lot of hurdles in order to pass. Other legislators were worried

about allowing permanent immunity that goes beyond a state of emergency, for example. It never made it to the floor for a vote. He had hoped the governor would extend it via Executive Order, but that didn’t happen and the bill died when the legislative session concluded.

Now, it’s been re-introduced.

With the re-introduction of new bills, the 9th District legislators said “Our legislation proposes to eliminate the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread. In our opinion, this is a more effective approach to the extent that senior communities would not have to deal with this issue every year as we do not know how long COVID will remain a public health matter.”

“With the appropriate safeguards and the legal assurance, everything worked fine last summer,” McGuckin said. “As this pandemic rolls on with no end in sight, there’s no reason not to make this solution permanent, and that’s exactly what our legislation will do.”

Communities would be required to post signage at the entrance to shared spaces including pools and gyms notifying visitors that by entering the areas they are waiving all civil liability for damages arising from COVID. “Residents who invest their hard-earned money in communities so they can enjoy the amenities should have the option to enjoy what they pay for,” said Assemblyman Catalano.

“After two years of the pandemic, people have learned to accept a reasonable level of risk when they leave the home, and they are tired of being told what they can’t do. Our seniors have earned the right to hang out at

the pool and enjoy the clubhouse and gym in their communities.”

The local lawmakers blame Democrats for dragging their feet on the bill to extend the immunity. However, the immunity was created in the first place by bills that have five Democrats and one Republican as their primary sponsors (Holzapfel, McGuckin, and Catalano were co-sponsors).

The original bills that created the immunity were S-3584 and A-4979.

The Senate bill reads, in part: “Any illness, injury, death, or other damages arising from, or related to, an exposure to, or transmission of, COVID-19 on the premises of a planned real estate development shall not give rise to any cause of action.

“The immunity provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.”

─Photo by Chris Lundy The pool is closed for winter and it is unknown what will happen in warmer months.

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the Natural Lands Trust Fund, which is fueled by a tax on every property in the county.

Thirty or more families live on the site year-round and see themselves as a community unrooted with no place to go. Several said they only became aware of their prospective displacement in recent weeks.

Annette Diaz raised her children in a large home in Jackson she said had an estimated value of $500,000. She clenched a designer pocketbook under her arm as she told her story to the commissioners.

Diaz moved to Surf & Stream after a divorce left her in financial ruins four years ago. Many of the occupants on the campground live in recreational vehicles that can easily be attached to a hitch. Diaz opted for a Park Model, which she said can’t be relocated.

“First and foremost, I need to know what the plan is, as we’ve heard nothing,” implored Diaz. “I need to know how fast this is happening. I don’t want to find myself homeless.”

Others who rent lots at Surf & Stream expressed their fears as well. One gentleman said the problem was not so much moving his camper, as it was finding a place to park it full-time.

“I understand that this is a seasonal campground,” Haines said. “The arrangement you have with the owner of the property presently is between you and the owner. Anytime we buy any natural lands, all structures are going to be torn down.”

Anthony M. Agliata, Ocean County Planning Director said the transaction won’t be finalized until government authorities conclude their due diligence, including surveying and environmen-

The Toms River Times, January 29, 2022, Page 5 tal reviews. He estimated the timeframe for the exchange as between six and nine months.

Haines said she felt badly and suggested the worried residents speak with Stephen Scaturro, Ocean County Director of Consumer Affairs. Scaturro stayed after the two-hour commissioner’s meeting and exchanged contact information.

“The campgrounds aren’t touted as a year-round development,” said Scaturro in an interview. “Ideally, the seller of the property would come to some sort of agreement to put some money in escrow and help these people relocate from there.”

Scaturro suggested the property owner might offer to purchase the more permanent structures.

None of the occupants appear to have written lease agreements and many pay their lot fees in cash. The law requires the landowner file eviction proceedings to remove them from the property.

In an interview with The Manchester Times in 2018, Barry Bielat said he purchased the campgrounds in 2008 as an investment opportunity. He saw it as a beautiful place on the river and thought it would be a good location for a combination of new homes and businesses.

When he made his case for redevelopment in 2018, Bielat admitted that some people rented the lots for twelve months. However, he claimed those who paid year-round fees relocated elsewhere in the winter and no full-time residents would be displaced.

Bielat did not respond to a request for comment on how he intends to handle the current situation.

Residents from Surf & Stream say they haven’t heard from him either.

A Winter Visit To Surf & Stream The bulk of the 200 lots clustered together at Surf

& Stream contain recreational vehicles differing in size, age and model. The site also includes a sprinkling of cabins, as well as some more permanent structures resembling mobile homes.

Some of the RVs are draped in fitted covers, presumably to protect them from the elements during the winter months. Meanwhile, many of the lots had cars parked out front on a Thursday morning visit. Barking dogs somewhat confirm their human companions haven’t taken off for warmer parts.

Flocks of geese and ducks congregated by the river appear to consider the campgrounds their yearround residence. Their presence across the street from a brown building marked the General Store seems counterintuitive to the frigid temperatures.

The door to the Surf & Stream General Store opened up to a scene reminiscent of the fictional town of Mayberry. A group of neighbors sat together at a diner type counter as part of their daily routine.

Marie Cicalo stood behind the counter and identified herself as the campground’s assistant manager.

She and her husband own a brand new 42-foot camper that’s parked on one of the first lots. She’s as surprised as the rest of the community they’ll be forced to move. And, she has no idea where she’s going next.

“The worst part is we’re made out to be such a bad place,” said Cicalo, as he offered a cup of coffee.

“It really isn’t. They’re just a few bad apples here like everywhere else.”

A woman bundled up in a fleece robe walked in and joined the conversation. She said she didn’t like the media portraying the campgrounds in such a negative light.

A 2019 stabbing left a man dead at the entrance to Surf & Stream. From his seat at the counter,

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resident Stephen Hand said the killing was the result of a drug deal gone bad.

“The problems in the neighborhood are like in any development,” Cicalo shared. You just notice it more here because we’re on top of each other. It’s more concentrated.”

Cicalo excused herself to answer the telephone.

Someone was calling in to inquire about the availability of lot rentals. With no instructions from higher ups to do otherwise, Cicalo responded she had some very small sites available.

Hand said he’s been bringing his children to the campgrounds for more than four decades. He’s lived there full time for the last couple of years and his problem is not picking up and moving his camper. It’s finding a place to relocate.

“There are only so many full-time campgrounds in New Jersey,” Hand said. “People here are limited as to where they can go.”

Diaz, the first one to speak to the commissioners, said she plans to fight for help until the end. She’s worked too hard to change her life from where it was four years ago. And, she has no regrets that she made her new beginning at Surf & Stream.

“I love my space here,” Diaz said. “I have friends here in the summer and the kids love it. We have a DJ on Fridays, and movies on Saturdays. It’s not a blighted area like the media portrayed. And if the cops were always here, the town would have shut it down.”

Although the property owner has never contacted Diaz to advise she’d need to move, Diaz sent Bielat a letter herself. She’s also written to each of the commissioners.

According to Diaz, she entitled her letter “Annette’s Displacement.” She’s hoping someone pays attention – sooner than later.

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Animals:

Continued From Page 1 puppies rescued from unspeakable neglect from the Belford hoarding case. Amos was matted with his own urine and feces from living in a small cage, had skin and ear infections and was petrified from little to no human contact. Thankfully, after these dogs were rescued and with the help of a lot of dedicated people, we worked with them for weeks to get them healthy and ready for adoption,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

Over at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, the group collected over $60,000 in donations through the challenge.

“All three of our shelters and our Refuge participated in the Betty White Challenge, and it was a huge success! Across our entire organization, we were able to raise over $60,000 for the animals in our care,” Danielle Mania, Director of Marketing & Development from the Associated Humane Societies, said. “We’re truly touched from all the kindness and generosity, all in honor of Betty White! It was truly an incredible day for animals.”

Mickey, who is a senior Beagle at the

Popcorn Park shelter, is one of the many animals who is benefiting from the Betty White Challenge donations.

“Mickey is a senior Beagle who recently arrived at our Popcorn Park shelter after his owner entered a long-term care facility. Although Mickey was very loved in his former home, he has some underlying medical issues that need to be addressed.

Our veterinarian discovered that Mickey has significant dental disease and a large mass over his left eye that appears painful. Mickey also has a grade three heart murmur, so we’re treating him with the best possible care,” Mania said.

“For now, Mickey is enjoying cozy beds, good meals, and lots of extra TLC from our staff. He’s a real sweetheart and we look forward to the day when he’s ready to fi nd a loving home to spend the rest of his days in.”

Several other shelters in the shore area such as SAVE Rescue Shelter in Toms River, Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick Township and more all took part to honor to actress. According to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, the viral fundraising efforts have raised $12.7 million collectively on the platforms.

─Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA Marcellus, an 11-year-old pup at the MCSPCA, was one of the many animals benefitting from the Betty White Challenge.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL The COVID Bubble Recently, I was waiting for a table at a restaurant in Brick, and overheard the conversation of another group who were waiting. One man said he didn’t understand the big deal about COVID, since from everything he’s heard, it’s just a really bad head cold.

This was in January of 2022, so give or take two years after COVID-19 made landfall here. It made me thin k about why some people take the virus more seriously than others.

Some people are in a bubble. They’ve been fortunate enough not to cross paths with anyone who’s been seriously impacted by it.

As of this writing, there have been 2,445 deaths in Ocean County in those two years. The youngest death was a 20-year-old.

The oldest was 104. The average age was in the late 70s.

Like Stalin said, “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic.” He was talking about the military, but it applies to a lot of things.

You hear about 2,000 deaths in your county and you can’t imagine it. But if you know someone who died, then it hits home.

Personally, I’ve been for tunate as well. My daughter got it, but literally she had symptoms for about 3 hours. She visited a friend on a Monday. On Wednesday, that friend woke up with a fever and tested positive, and then on Friday, my kid woke up congested so we took her for a test. She was feeling fine before we even got back from the test.

I only know one person who died from it, a friend’s father who was in a nursing home in the summer of 2020. I got

vaccinated and I wear a mask in most public places because there are people in my circle who have immune system issues. My family and I are healthy. But it’s not just about me. I think about the other people who are not as fortunate as me.

My wife teaches toddlers with special needs.

They’re fragile. She can’t get sick. My mother has a thyroid issue. If you love someone who has a compromised immune system, you think differently about the virus.

People have blinders on for most of their lives.

It’s a defense mechanism, really. You couldn’t survive if you were aware of all the suffering going on all the time. I would say it’s biological. It’s a way to keep yourself alive.

But the world goes on outside your bubble, even if you’re not aware of it.

And it goes beyond the pandemic.

If you’ve never spoken to someone who was homeless, you don’t really understand homelessness.

If you’ve never spoken to someone suffering from addiction, you don’t really understand addiction.

If you’ve never spoken to someone who’s been on the receiving end of system ic racism, you don’t really understand racism.

Just because it isn’t a big deal to you, it doesn’t mean that it’s not a big deal. You’ve just been fortunate.

I’m not saying to live in fear. I’m just saying you have to listen, have understanding, and have compassion for others.

Because without understanding and compassion, we won’t overcome anything.

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Letters To The Editor They Are All Betty Whites Yesterday was a ver y rough day at work. We lost a 99-year-old wonderful man.

I work in Skilled Nursing (Nursing home). Yes there are mostly older, medically compromised, people there.

It is most likely their permanent, last home. We will fall short, but we try to do our best for them. I hear comments from friends outside of work at times like “how can you handle it?” or if we lose someone “Well they are all going to pass at some point, why are you sad?”

Yes we get attached. Yes they pass away. Yes we know they will at some point. Yes we still mourn.

We mourn in different ways from each other, we mourn together many times. Even when you expect it, you’re human, you are emotional. You’re sad. We grieve together My part of being a Heath Care worker is to just make their final years, months, weeks or days as comfortable, gentle as we can.

Sometimes it’s little things we do that make a big difference; a Facetime call to a distant relative, using that technology with them for the first time, getting them an orange soda, filling a bird feeder outside their room window. I had someone this past year go on hospice and she told her hospice nurse the one thing she wished for was an Italian Ice. I had

some in our freezer, only lemon flavor. As I brought her one, I thought about getting her a fresh one from the boardwalk soon, my disappointment this was all I had to offer, and I gave her the supermarket one apologetically and asking if she would like a different flavor, but she was so appreciative I don’t think any other would have surpassed that one, the timing was perfect.

Doing the little we can, we are blessed every day by their thankfulness, love, and relationships we get in return, often tenfold. My favorite quote is by Mother Theresa of Calcutta: “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Being a caregiver is a special, sacred relationship, we spend so much time with people we form bonds with them and each other, so different from own outside relationships and at times, difficult to explain to others. Sometimes we have heartbreak. We move on, we come back tomorrow. I have days where I sit in my car and cry or drive home in silence or prayer. I have many days where my heart is full or a little something someone said to me resonates with me on and on and on.

A couple weeks ago, Betty White passed away. She was 99 years old. Regarding her passing, many people said: “you know someone is special when they pass away at 99 and the world thinks it

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wasn’t long enough to have them around ……

Well we feel that way all the time. We have many “Betty Whites.” The world doesn’t know them, but we do. We learn their history, their preferences, their careers, their families and friends.

We have a responsibility to them. We know their time with us may be limited, but they touch our lives and we are sad to see them go even when we know they are in a better place or out of pain.

We lose our “Betty Whites” every day…….

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Thanks For Successful Toy Drive The PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corps League of Toms River would like to thank the people of Ocean County for donating to Toys for Tots.

2021 was the best year we have had so far. The generosity of families, individuals and businesses were amazing especially during such difficult times.

We could never have made the holidays as happy as they were for so many children and families in need.

We wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

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Focus On Voting Rights While We Can One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol.

A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol Building and threatened the lives of the elected officials and staff

working there - the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections.

One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections - while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts.

The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let made-up Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy.

Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country.

Gregory A. Clewell Seaside Heights

Off Road Trails Needed Dear Jackson Times, I am Chris Kramer from Troop 9. I along with many others believe that there should be some four wheeler, Razor, and dirt bike trails open to the public. These trails could give access to camping, hunting, fishing, etc.

Even if these trails are not free, a lot of people would go and ride around, and pay whatever fee, and it would help bring in a little money for the township. It could be used for the other parts of the township to preserve the wildlife and agriculture.

Chris Kramer Troop 9

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Congressman Kim Secures Beach Projects Through Disaster Relief Bill, Infrastructure Act JERSEY SHORE - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), announced that money from a government funding and disaster relief bill in September and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is coming back to New Jersey and will be used by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect and replenish shore communities across the state.

“The Jersey Shore is not just a place for tourists to visit and admire our beautiful beaches, it is an economic engine for New Jersey and home to hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents. That’s why I’m doing everything I can to protect these communities,” said Congressman Kim. “I have watched my sons take some of their

first steps on these beaches, honored the fallen alongside veterans at the annual watchfire event, and toured these sites with the Army Corps in support of more funding.

I’m proud to have voted for legislation that is now funding the protection and replenishment of our beaches, which will help our shore towns, businesses, and families across New Jersey.”

Until now, a planned beach replenishment project from the Manasquan Inlet to the Barnegat Inlet was in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. Below is the breakdown and amount of funding coming to support New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District as a result of the disaster relief bill in September and the bipartisan Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act: Disaster Relief Supplemental: This includes $2.474M for the U.S. Ar my Cor ps of Engineers (USACE) Investigations Work Plan for the New Jersey Back Bay feasibility study that will help make recommendations on how to protect coastal communities from everyday flooding and the impacts of severe weather.

Congressman Kim led a letter to the House Appropriations Committee in support of protecting funding for this plan in FY21, which was set to be zeroed out by President Trump’s budget request.

It also includes $3.2M to complete an

evaluation of conditions from Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act $30.2M for const r uct ion to protect Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet from coastal storms and replenish our beaches. $25M for Delaware River maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities. $14.3M for repairs to the NJ Intracoastal Waterway, including repairs for the Point Pleasant Canal bulkhead. $922k for dredging at Barnegat Inlet, and for surveys of the inlet entrance channel to assess any damage. This funding will help keep a critical navigation route safe for our boaters on the Jersey Shore.

Murphy Administration Launches Development Of $1 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment Plan TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced the launch of the state’s Water Infrastructure Investment Plan. This innovative effort aims to better understand and resolve water infrastructure challenges plaguing New Jersey communities and utilities through short- and long-term investments that will create good-paying jobs while delivering safe, reliable drinking water, reducing f looding, and improving the quality of New Jersey’s waterways.

Over the next three months, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (I-Bank) will engage with a broad array of stakeholders in developing the Water Infrastructure Investment Plan (WIIP) parameters for the fi rst of a five-year period. Direct engagement with communities and utilities about their water needs and challenges will enable DEP to set project priorities and establish the funding packages that will best support water system operators in upgrading drinking water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.

For 2022 - the fi rst of five allotments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – New Jersey will receive: • $73.3M for any eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund project • $30.6M for any eligible Drinking Water

State Revolving Fund project • $48.3M to address drinking water lead service line replacements • $12.9M to address contaminants of emerging concer n, such as PFAS in drinking water • $3.8M to address contaminants of emerging concern in wastewater.

“This Water Infrastr ucture Investment Plan reaffirms our commitment to modernize New Jersey’s aging water infrastructure and deliver safe drinking water to our residents,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “This once-in-a-generation opportunity allows New Jerseyans to participate in the planning process to shape and better their communities through these investments. I am grateful for the work of President Biden and our Congressional delegation to ensure that New Jersey receives billions of dollars for these critical water infrastructure projects while advancing environmental justice.”

“I’m proud to have worked on and passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that is now funding these vital clean water projects that will bring relief to families across New Jersey, said 3rd District U.S. Rep. Andy Kim. “My family and my neighbors know the challenge of being unable to trust the safety of the water coming out of the faucet. From lead pipe replacement to eliminating PFAS chemicals from our drinking water,

I’m thrilled to see these funding opportunities coming together quickly. Not only will the projects create good paying local jobs, but they will secure our state’s water infrastructure, so families know the water coming into their home is safe.”

“My community’s way of life depends on efficient and effective water infrastructure,” said 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew. “It is time for New Jersey and the United States to invest in critical infrastructure like water treatment and stormwater management systems. I will do everything I can to make sure we strengthen South Jersey through these investments.”

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the single largest investment in our nation’s water infrastructure ever, providing New Jersey with $169 million this year for drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects.

This is the fi rst of five years of investment through the law.

Further supported by corollary state investments, these funds will spur construction of projects that better protect drinking water supplies, ensure the delivery of clean drinking water to all New Jersey communities, and reduce the risk of exposure to lead and synthetic chemicals that can impact the safety of our drinking water. The funding will also improve our communities’ resilience in the face of

increasing precipitation, extreme weather, and flooding by right-sizing stormwater infrastructure. The funding will also improve the quality of New Jersey’s lakes, rivers, and streams through upgrades to wastewater infrastructure, including long-deferred improvements to combined sewer overfl ow systems, the pollution from which disproportionately impacts underserved communities.”

This funding will support federal and state priorities to help communities replace lead-containing water service lines, reduce pollution of waterways from combined sewer systems, harden critical infrastructure to climate change, adapt and modernize stormwater management systems to a changing climate, improve wastewater treatment plants and their collection systems, and help public water suppliers to install treatment systems to address threats from emerging contaminants such as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The trillion-dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, known more commonly as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed by President Biden on Nov. 15. This sweeping legislation provides federal funds to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, railroads, and water infrastructure while advancing environmental justice and tackling climate change – core principals of the Murphy Administration.

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─Photo courtesy Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates TOMS RIVER – Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will provide one day of free preventive and emergency pediatric dental care and, if necessary, make referrals for continuing treatment for children ages 12 and under as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month (CDHM) again this year!

The one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS), will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022 in the Toms River location. This day is part of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay. Dental Decay is more common than other childhood diseases including asthma.

“Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” says Dr. Elisa Velazquez. “This program, in its 18th year, will help the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it.”

Children who come to Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA) on that Friday will receive a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County. “We provide FREE care for children in need with no insurance every year for Give Kids A Smile day and it is truly a gratifying day!” says Dr Matt Sones, a partner of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA).

OPDA has three locations (Toms River, Manahawkin, and Cream Ridge) and the board-certified pediatric dentists provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, sedation dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign and special needs dentistry for all kids.

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High School North Wins AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award TOMS RIVER – High School North has ear ned the College Board A P® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses, and at the forefront of this for HSN are educators Camille Anne (“Camie”) Corrado and Jody Parchment.

“I congratulate our own Mrs. Camie Corrado and Ms. Jody Parchment, as well as our AP Computer Science students, on this AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award,” said High School North Principal Ed Keller. “We’re honored that our school earned this distinction, and we look forward to seeing these young women and others pursue and achieve success in computer science education and careers.”

More than 1,000 institutions achieved either 50 percent or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or a percentage of the female computer science exam takers meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population during the 2020-21 school year. High School North was one of 199 recognized nationally in the category of AP Computer Science A; one of only 17 in New Jersey; and one of only two in Ocean County, the other being Point Pleasant Beach High School.

“By encouraging young women to study advanced computer science coursework, Toms River High School North is closing the gap in computer science education and empowering young women to access the opportunities available in STEM career fields,” says Stefanie Sanford, College Board chief of Global Policy and External Relations. “Computer science is the foundation of many 21st-century career options, and young women deserve equal opportunities to pursue computer science education and drive technological innovation.”

Indeed, the district has prioritized targeting underrepresented populations— particularly girls—in the fields of STEM and computer science. Grant-funded programs such as TR:TechReady, Perkins, and, currently, the Bridge to the Future (B2F) program specifically target and encourage female participation, which has resulted in girls-only coding camps, various success stories, and a growing partnership with the #ForUsGirls Foundation.

“We look forward to seeing young women pursue and achieve success in

computer science education and careers,” Keller said.

AP Computer Science A (CSA) students learn to design and implement computer programs that solve problems relevant to today’s society. AP Computer Science A, which first debuted in 1988, continues to grow and female participation has increased 33% since 2017. Overall A P computer science course participation has increased 79% since 2017, broadening STEM career opportunities for more students.

“As female CSA educators, not only are Mrs. Corrado and Ms. Parchment helping to set our students on a path toward future success, they are serving as everyday manifestations of the very career success our students are seeking,” said Superintendent Stephen Genco.

“I applaud them for this well-deserved recognition.”

Providing female students with access to computer science courses is critical to ensuring gender parity in the industry’s high-paying jobs and to drive innovation, creativity, and representation. The median annual wage for computer and infor mation technology occupations was $91,250 in May 2020. However, a code.org analysis of 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics data finds women represent just 24% of the five million people in computing occupations. Computing jobs are the number one source of new wages in the U.S., although 67% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing, only 11% of STEM bachelor’s degrees are in computer science.

According to a Google study, 54% of female computer science majors took AP CSA in high school. College Board research about AP CSP also finds AP CSP students are nearly twice as likely to enroll in AP CSA, and that for most students, AP CSP serves as a stepping stone to other advanced A P STEM coursework.

These findings highlight the importance of schools nationwide achieving gender parity in AP computer science classrooms. Female students remain underrepresented in our high school computer science classes, accounting for just 34% of AP Computer Science Pr i nciples pa r t icipa nts a nd 25% of AP Computer Science A participants.

Currently, 51% of high schools teach foundational computer science. The 1,020 schools that receive this year’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award serve as inspirations and models for all U.S. high schools.

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Raimondi, Burnett Bring Gold Back To High School South

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Tyler Raimondi (left) and Evan Burnett (right).

TOMS RIVER – Tyler Raimondi and Evan Burnett took home the gold January 16 at the Bubble, making them Group 3 State Relay champions. The High School South athletes had a combined jump of 22 feet, six inches.

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Library Photo Exhibit: Seasons Of Life TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Seasons of Life, a month-long exhibit by Toms River photographer Carol Stauffer. The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Branch McConnell Gallery during February, consists of inspirational photography.

For Carol, the seasons of our lives are best reflected in the changing seasons of nature. Each offers unique challenges and gifts, helping us to learn and grow. Carol views nature as a living canvas of beauty, harmony and wisdom. She desires to inspire all who view her photography to open their eyes and hearts to these gifts.

Carol’s affinity for nature’s inspiration and solace began in her youth, as she explored her rural Pennsylvania surroundings with a Brownie camera. Later, while pursuing degrees in Education, Dance Therapy and Massage Therapy, she studied the connections of body, mind and spirit in self-expression.

The experience enhanced the spiritual nature of her work.

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

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1. Better Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, a study from The Hearing Journal reports that some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss.

2. Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain works harder to process sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. Per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use improved participants’ cognitive function.

3. Increased Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported im-

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4. Greater Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so it’s more difficult to remain steady on your feet. Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance.

5. Higher Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal reported that those with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss.

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

Understanding D Dimer And 6 Strategies To Reduce It

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

D dimer is a blood test that evaluates levels of a protein fragment when there’s a clot hanging around in the bloodstream. If this level is elevated, it’s often a tip-off that there was a tiny blood clot formed in your body and now you’re breaking it down.

Now that people can self-order their own blood work at many places around town, you might want to evaluate your own D dimer level. I must caution you that if it’s elevated, you need to alert your physician and find out if you need anticoagulant therapy, and what other measures you can be doing. Blood clots are dangerous so you don’t want to ignore an elevated D dimer level.

In the hospital setting, a D dimer blood test will be ordered if you have bronchitis or pneumonia in order to assess risk for respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a number of other blood clotting disorders.

Fibrin isn’t the bad guy. Fibrin is an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen when your blood forms a clot. That’s okay and healthy because if you bleed from a paper cut, you want that to happen. The scab that forms is part of the normal hemostatic response. Healthy fibrin levels means your blood moves through your vessels freely, and comfortably,

without sticking to capillary walls and impeding blood flow. That’s important because a healthy fibrin level means that oxygen and nutrients get delivered to all your organs.

Sometimes a blood clot is not present, but the D dimer is high. This is a short-coming of the test because it causes unnecessary alarm. For example, pregnancy, liver disease or a recent surgery can raise D dimer in the absence of a blood clot.

Since the D dimer is an evaluation of clotting and a blood clot requires fibrin to form, you should think of natural, easy ways to protect your blood, keep it healthy, and keep your fibrin levels down in the normal range. Here are some nutritional considerations, please ask your doctor if it’s right for you: 1. Grape seed extract 2. Bromelain 3. Ginko biloba 4. Nattokinase 5. Lumbrokinase 6. Garlic I know many of you will self-order this test. If it’s not in the normal range, be sure to consult a qualified physician, especially if your blood pressure is high or you have heart disease. If you’d like to read my longer, more comprehensive article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Once an injury claim is reported to an insurance company their number one priority is to stop the bleeding. Not your bleeding; their bleeding! The primary concern of any insurance company is to find a way to not pay your claim, so you will be immediately investigated.

What Do Insurance Adjusters Look For After A Claim Is Filed?

A personal injury claim is built on evidence.

While your lawyer is compiling evidence to support your claim, the insurance adjuster on the other side is looking for ways to undermine it.

Beware of prying eyes. Your social media accounts are full of tidbits — even your most innocent posts, photos, or those you are tagged in — can be woven together and used against you. Even posts made by your family and friends are fair game for an aggressive adjuster. Even if all your social media accounts are protected with the strictest privacy controls, sometimes harmful information finds its way into the hands of the adjuster.

It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all.

Adjusters look for the weakest link. If they sense you lack self-control, they may try to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Instagram. They also may try to buddy up to your friends to get insider information about you and the accident. Even your posts on dating sites can be mined and used against you.

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If you see the need to delete anything from your accounts, ask your attorney first. It could be seen as an attempt to destroy evidence.

What Not to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Sharing information about your case on social media makes it public. You instantly give up any confidentiality protections. The defense can subpoena it and use it against you. It’s best to post nothing.

For this reason, keep in mind the following: Don’t reply to questions from your friends or family asking about how you’re feeling.

Don’t post photos of yourself exercising or doing anything physical.

Don’t post any medical information or anything from your attorney.

Don’t post “check-ins.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Preferred Company With Joel & Friends” To Be Heard On 91.9 WBNJ-FM

JERSEY SHORE – Because of its continuing popularity and a growing audience, the radio show “Preferred Company & Friends” with Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, will now be heard on WBNJ-FM 91.9, Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. beginning January 31.

For the launch of its new morning radio show, listeners have a chance to win $500.

Enter the contest by filling out a form found at preferredradio.com. The winner will be announced February 12 on the new morning show of “Preferred Company with Joel & Friends.”

Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show Preferred Company in 2014 to discuss topics of interest to families, the

senior community, and caregivers as another way to help many people who need home health services, ranging in age from three months to 106.

Markel uses his passion for radio to promote many charitable and nonprofit causes, and to discuss various health and wellness topics. Besides Preferred clients and staff, Markel likes to feature local talent on the show as well as television celebrities. Listeners are invited to call in or send emails to interact with the hosts. Guests have included leaders in health care and adult services, plus celebrity interviews, nostalgia, and stories of inspiration, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor and honesty.

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“Snooki Shop” Opening This Spring In Seaside Heights

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is making a return to Seaside Heights, but not for any TV show.

The MTV star announced on her social media that a new location of her “Snooki Shop” boutique will be opening on the Boulevard in the spring.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Launches Cookie Season 2022 FARMINGDALE – On January 11, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season, bringing back the classic family favorites, plus the newest addition to the lineup: Adventurefuls™. Girl Scouts across the country will embark on a new adventure with the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls: the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

For the first time, Girl Scouts across the United States will offer Adventurefuls™ alongside other national favorites like Thin Mints® and Samoas®. An indulgent, brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls™ take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure, just like Girl Scouts take on their own amazing adventures all year long.

For the past two seasons, girl entrepreneurs hosted virtual cookie booths and drive-thru contactless cookie stands, as well as learned about the distribution process behind food delivery services through hands-on order fulfillment. In real-time with the entrepreneurial community across the country, Girl Scouts practiced adaptability and resilience to innovate solutions to unprecedented challenges. And through the Girl Scout Cookie Program girls earn new Cookie Business badges, get a taste of being entrepreneurs, and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life.

“Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase supports the next generation of female entrepreneurs acquire hands-on experience in what it takes to be successful,” said interim GSJS CEO Heather Coburn. “All proceeds from the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program sales stay local and support a wide range of leadership experiences. You may see cookies, but we see leadership and adventure in each box.”

How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Season Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April.

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“The students did a phenomenal job,” he said. “The display brought information many students had never known before, and it was a truly impactful experience.”

A docent would familiarize themselves with their particular chapter so they could get visiting students interested.

Sometimes, it helps learning from a peer.

Sometimes, it helps lear ning from someone who was actually there. Ralph Hunter, the founder of the African American Heritage Museum, had spent time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was able to give the students perspective from someone who lived it, Sohl said.

Too often, history is seen as ancient history, so hearing from someone who was alive throughout the beginning of the Civil Rights movement showed that

it was not that long ago.

The exhibit helped bridge that gap as well. Selma and Montgomery are a world away in Alabama. But there was a photo of King on the beach at the Jersey shore. There were locations that they heard of or probably had been to, like Asbury Park.

A significant lesson was in the 1964 Democratic Convention in Atlantic City, where the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party was treated like second

class citizens. The story of one of the leaders, Fannie Lou Hamer, resonated with students. While undergoing surgery, she awoke to learn that she had been given a hysterectomy against her k nowledge. Forced sterilization was a method doctors used to reduce the population of Blacks just 60 years ago.

“It was jarring for students,” Sohl said.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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. (7) Looking for woman senior 65 or more companion plus having same interests berkeley area medium height call J.R. 732-557-5017.

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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, bric-a-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.

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Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills and basic math skills for cash handling. Free parking space. If you are interested call Patty 908-770-6370. (6) 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.

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(8) 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.

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County Mourns Commissioner’s Wife

By Chris Lundy EAGLESWOOD – County officials are mourning Evelyn Kelly, wife of County Commissioner John “Jack” Kelly, who passed away on January 22 at their home in West Creek.

The 66-year-old was born in Mannheim, Germany, before moving to New Jersey.

She worked as a mail carrier in West Creek and was a member of St. Theresa R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children John P. Jr., and wife Dana,

of Little Egg Harbor; daughters Dawn Marie Kelly, of West Creek; and Crystal Lynn Martin and husband Justin, of Pennsauken; son William C. Kelly and wife Christina, of Boynton Beach, FL, son James T. Kelly, of West Creek; sister Helga Venegas and husband Eddie, of Miami, FL., sister Frances Recker, of Lacey; brother Walter J. Bodie, of Brick; sister Ellen Peters, of Toms River; grandchildren Cecelia, Juliana, Sullivan, and Evelyn, along with best friend for many years Ann Marie Janicek, of Lacey.

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TOMS RIVER – Do you like working with kids ages 6 to 12 years old? Would you like a part time job in the afternoon? Toms River’s Youth Services Division is hiring a Youth Aide for its After School Program.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Recycling Schedule To Change

─Photo courtesy Toms River The township is encouraging residents to download the Recycle Coach app to help them remember what to recycle and when to do it.

By Colby Metzger TOMS RIVER - For the new year, Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has announced changes to the recycling schedule. The Department of Public Works will now begin picking up recycling every other week with the goal of reducing confusion and improving efficiency.

Up to this point, collections took place every 1st and 3rd week of the month or every 2nd and 4th week of the month depending on which collection area a resident’s address fell into. The new schedule will not change the day of the week that collections take place, and it will result in the addition of two extra collections each year.

“This change, which was recommended in the efficiency study approved by the mayor and council in 2021, will result in an 8% increase in service without increasing costs to the property taxpayers,” Mayor Hill said.

“The recent reorganization which consolidated Parks, Buildings and Grounds into the Department of Public Works, allows for the more efficient use of equipment and the cross

training of DPW employees.”

Hill is urging residents to download the Recycle Coach app, which is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Recycle Coach provides updated schedules for local trash and recycling collections, while also offering useful information to users about what, where, and how to dispose of different materials.

On social media, some township residents have questioned the need for a new schedule and are skeptical of the app. Recycle Coach was launched in 2018 as part of a first of its kind statewide initiative. The Department of Environmental Protection allows free access of this app to local governments who wish to participate, and Hill is attempting to get more people on board with the hope of maximizing the benefits for the township.

“As more residents use the Recycle Coach app for scheduling reminders and tips on appropriate waste disposal, we hope to experience more efficiencies and savings,” said Hill.

Local Church Offering Mental Health Meetings

TOMS RIVER – Feeling depressed?

Anxious? Having panic attacks? Come to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River on Wednesday nights, in the mission room, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to lead a more peaceful and productive life. Given by Recovery International. For more information, call Dolores at 732-557-5466 or check out their website: recoveryinternational.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 29 - FEB 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t restrict yourself, let yourself be fluid and open. In the week to come, you might enjoy interacting with people much older or younger, or become interested in some of the latest thoughts and trends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may crave plenty of action, but too-frequent or disruptive interruptions and changes in your plans may keep things popping as the week unfolds. Your social life might interfere with other obligations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you must take a chance, bet on a sure thing. Review your goals and the practical steps needed to achieve them. In the week to come, you may develop an understanding about how a key relationship heightens your enthusiasm.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest relationships should run smoothly during the week ahead because your loved ones are likely to make an effort to be entertaining. You may enjoy opportunities to express your creative side with new hobbies.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your taste for elegance and sophistication might be at odds with some things in the upcoming week. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to relax in formal settings. Be friendly so people are open to your objectivity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You must respect yourself if you want to earn the respect of others.

Follow your highest ideals and behave in ways that make you proud of yourself. Enjoy learning to handle some new skills as this week unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Just to be contrary, you might adopt an opposing view.

Remain organized and attentive to duties even when you yearn to try something different.

Loved ones may demand more freedom during the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, loved ones may seem more difficult than usual. Focus on getting attention for your accomplishments rather than for your rebellion against conventions. Resist any urge to stir up problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impress people with your industry as well as your enthusiasm in the week ahead. There may be time to dive into home improvements or choose tasteful items at a discount. Flaunt your casual but rugged style.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may become aware of how someone feels and find ways to help them find new freedom. Unusual ideas and people may stimulate your interests.

During the upcoming week, hidden emotional issues may be revealed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain your self-discipline. You may be frustrated by unexpected changes to your plans in the week ahead and realize that the only way to fulfill your dreams is to become more flexible and organized.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put some thoughtfulness into your work. Making money might be the goal but only so you can keep a roof over your head and own beautiful things.

Gather facts before entering into agreements in the week ahead.

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