The HOWELL Times
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Kudrick Resigns As Howell Police Chief
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department will be welcoming a new chief after Andrew Kudrick announced he will be retiring from the position.
Although Kudrick previously mentioned he would soon be retiring, the announcement seemed abrupt with Kudrick publishing a statement to the community on March 31 and then officially retired the next day, April 1.
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–Photo by Mark Bator (Above) The 8+ age group of children sprinted to collect the eggs. (Right) The 5 and under group on the hunt. By Mark Bator HOWELL – Howell Township hosted its annual Easter in the Park event on Saturday, April 2. Due to (Easter - See Page 2)
Drop-Off Unwanted, Unused Meds On Drug Take Back Day
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Twice a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages residents to clean out their medicine cabinets to help save lives. Dispose of your unwanted, unused prescriptions and vaping devices at the National DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back on April 30. Once again, the nationwide event will
be taking place at the Howell Township Police Department, 300 Old Tavern Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Howell Police Department and the Howell Alliance to drop off your unwanted, unused prescription and overthe-counter drugs as well as unwanted electronic cigarettes and vaping devices anonymously. They ask you to remove or black out your name and take out
batteries from devices. Needles and syringes cannot be accepted. Last year, drug overdose deaths reached a record high with 100,000 plus overdoses reported nationwide during the 12-month span ending April 2021. The Howell Alliance stated that most overdoses were from opioids and synthetic opioids, such as prescription (Day - See Page 2)
Kudrick was a part of the Howell department for 32 years and served as chief for seven. He was named Howell’s police chief in June 2015 after former chief Ronald Carter retired. (Resigns - See Page 3)
Truck Sales And Service Coming To Rt. 9
By Mark Bator HOWELL – In a unanimous vote, the Zoning Board approved the plans of Gabrielli Howell Realty, LLC and Howell Development, LLC to construct a two-story building that would be used for Kenworth truck sales and repair along U.S. Highway 9 in Howell. Meeting on March 28, the Board considered and discussed the proposed project that would include construction of a two-story, 38,750-square-foot building to be used for truck sales, leasing, and service. The site plan also included associated parking, loading, and fueling areas. The site will have its entrance along Route 9 via a 36-foot-wide driveway. The proposal included additional improvements such as drive aisles, along with visitor, employee, and inventory parking areas. The site would also include a fueling tank station and a loading zone, along with one retaining wall and one stormwater management basin on the premises.
The applicant brought in experts that included an engineer, a planner, a traffic specialist a nd t wo a rch it e ct s during the two-hour Zoom meeting. The presentation also included a number of exhibits for the Board to consider. The location sits just north of the N.J. Transit garage entrance and south of Casino Drive, in an area currently housing the Autopik used car lot on the northbound side of the highway. Due to possible runoff from the site, the nearby Bannen Meadow Brook was a topic of concern, given that it connects with the Manasquan River and ultimately, the Manasquan reservoir. But, after considering the environmental impacts for the surrounding area, which includes undeveloped land and areas zoned for farming, the Board appeared more than pleased with the improvements and changes that the applicant had incorporated into their revised plan. (Truck - See Page 3)
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Easter:
Continued From Page 1 the pandemic, the event had been cancelled in 2020 and 2021, but with the easing of restrictions and more encouraging numbers for infections in the state, the township moved forward to reinstate the event. “I just think it means everything,” said Director of Community Relations Steven Fecher. “We’ve been kind of closed up,
not knowing if we could do it. Just [to] be able to come out here and share with the community, the beautiful weather, it’s just a great day. A lot of smiling faces.” Held at Oak Glen Park, the three-hour event featured Easter egg hunts for three separate groups of children, based upon their ages. In addition, there were games, food, music, crafts, face painting and even a live animal display where children could get up close and interact with some furry
friends, which were provided by “Pony and Pals” in Howell. Gregory Lambiase, who works under the name “DJ Greg Nice,” acted as the emcee for the day and kept the soundtrack of the event playing. Also entertaining the crowd were students from Art Beins Karate, who demonstrated their skills with a number of kicks, jumps and self-defense techniques. Beginning at 11 a.m., the youngest children, ages five and under, were set loose to
find the Easter eggs, followed by the sixand seven-year-olds, and finally the eight and up group. Each group took turns finding the “golden egg,” which entitled the lucky child to claim a grand prize Easter basket. This year, many of the supplies for the event were donated by the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Andy the Armadillo, the Texas Roadhouse mascot, also made an appearance at the event and posed for pictures with those in attendance. “To be a part of this community event is very special to us,” said Bailey Balderson, the local store marketer for the Texas Roadhouse in Howell. “We wouldn’t change being out here for anything this weekend.” “Our new sponsor this year was Texas Roadhouse,” said Fecher. “They came out big by [providing] over a hundred and fifty kid meal cards, and we spread them out between three different egg hunts. Of course, the outing would not have been complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny, who took time out of his busy schedule and preparations to greet the crowd and pose for photographs. Dawn Williams, a teacher who also volunteers for the Howell First Aid Squad, summed up the sentiment of those who worked so hard to make Easter in the Park a success. “It’s amazing to give back to the community and make the children happy,” said Williams, “and just do a great event.”
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Continued From Page 1 pain medications, heroin and fentanyl. Misusing pain medications prescribed for the individual or for someone else can lead to opioid addiction. In addition, there was a rise in overdoses from methamphetamines and cocaine during the 12-month period above. The goal of Drug Take-Back Day is to keep unwanted, unused and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications out of the wrong hands, which can lead to misuse and substance use disorders. For more information on proper medication disposal in Howell, visit the Howell Alliance’s website at twp.howell.nj.us/537/ Safe-Prescription-Disposal. The website provides information on Project Medicine Drop (available 24/7 anonymously in the Howell Township Police Department lobby at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell), at-home pick-up by a Howell police officer, DisposeRx at-home disposal packets to keep on hand (available for free through the Alliance), instructions on disposing of liquid medications and safe needle disposal options. For questions or more information, contact Howell Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or criddle@ twp.howell.nj.us.
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Resigns:
Continued From Page 1 In a letter Kudrick posted of the department’s Facebook page, he said he accepted a job offer elsewhere. “I am happy to announce effective midnight tonight I am officially retired. I have spent the last 32 years of my life proudly wearing a Howell Police uniform. For nearly the last seven years, I was honored to be the Chief of Police of an agency I have held in such high regard since I was a child. Being the Chief of Police was an absolute honor. It did however
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Continued From Page 1 “What is being proposed is a drastic improvement over what is currently there,” said Howell Township Planner Jennifer Beahm. “In this particular instance, the benefits of this development outweigh the absolute strict adherence to those ordinances.” “I concur that this is [an] excellent improvement to the site,” said Board member Richard Mertens as he made a motion to approve the plan. “I think the architectural part of it is one of the best I’ve seen [in] my years on the zoning board.” Conditional to the approval was the agreement by the applicant to provide a sidewalk along U.S. Highway 9, and that lit signage at the site be turned off one hour after the business closed.
The Howell Times, April 9, 2022, Page 3 come with significant responsibilities, challenges and situations. From deadly force encounters to managing a public health crisis, it wears heavy after time especially on one’s family. Although I had to make many tough decisions as a chief, sometimes unpopular, this one wasn’t,” Kudrick said. “Last year I announced to my staff my intention to retire this year. It was a decision I have been heavily weighing the last few months. Today, I did not hesitate to accept an offer that was presented to me. Although my love for this job is the same as the fi rst day, it is time to move on.”
Kudrick’s decision to retire comes shortly after the members of Howell Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 228 issued a vote of no confidence, concerned about his leadership of the department. Out of 71 members, only two voiced any support for Kudrick through an anonymous ballot. Kudrick, however, never addressed the issue publicly. Taking the reins of leading the Howell Police Department as the new Chief will be Captain Mark Pilecki. “I have the utmost confidence in Captain Pilecki being in charge of the PD while the transition is made. Although today
Howell PAL Football Clinic
HOWELL – Are you ready for some football! Howell Township Police Athletic League announced a late-spring football clinic. The clinic will provide drills to improve footwork, speed and agility, and position-specif ic skills. Players will
have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one drills and team games to en hance communication, teamwork, skills and promote healthy competition. This clinic is for the players looking to take their game to the next level while having fun.
The clinic will take place on May 16, 17, 19, 23 and 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Southard Enrichment Center. Price in $150 and open to grades 4 th to 8th . Register the kids today by visiting howellpal.ce.eleyo.com/course/145/20212022-programs/football-clinic.
27th Annual Charity Golf Outing
HOWELL – The Optimist Club of Howell is dedicated to “bringing out the best in kids” through volunteer-driven community service programs aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help
empower young people to be the best that they can be and service the community through close collaboration with other community organizations. The Optimist Club’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held on April 25
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale. Contact the Optimist Club of Howell at howelloptimist@yahoo.com to register of to become a sponsor!
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is my last official day as a police officer, I will be around the PD to assist. As a resident, I certainly will see all of you out in public,” Kudrick said. “I thank all of you for the love and support you have shown to me and this department over the years. I thoroughly enjoyed our interactions throughout the community, especially at our events. I could not be more proud to have been a Howell police officer. It was my childhood dream. I was so fortunate to work alongside so many outstanding officers and personnel. The friends I have made and the memories will last a lifetime,” Kudrick added.
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Popular Ocean County Realtor And Friend Of Micromedia Passes Away OCEAN COUNTY – Micromedia Publications is deeply sadd e n e d by t h e sudden passing of Tina Orth, a popular realtor in Ocean County and a friend of the newspaper publishing company for almost 27 years. Orth, a Whiting resident, passed away on April 1, 2022. She was 59. When Micromedia decided to move to a more moder n off ice space in 2019, Tina Orth was able to do the impossible. She was successful at selling the company’s longtime headquarters on Union Avenue when most other realtors wouldn’t even try. Tina was also helpful in locating our new home in the Lakehurst Circle Shopping Plaza. All of us at Micromedia would like to extend our thoughts and prayers with Tina’s family, friends and coworkers. The following is Tina’s obituary from the Carmona Bolen Funeral Home in Toms River. Tina Lynn Orth, 59, of Whiting, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Tina was a lifelong community member of Manchester and some would say the town celebrity. Tina grew up in Whiting until they relocated to Manchester where she spent most of her time working at Cooper’s Florist, which was the Cooper Family Business. Most knew Tina as the face on the billboard as she had a 25-year career at Crossroads Realty in Toms River, NJ. From there, she began her Real Estate career in 1996, when she became a full time Real Estate Agent. The first year she earned the prestigious honor to be the “Rookie of the Year.” Followed by United Ways, “Young Professional of the Year,” “The Million Dollar Sales Club,” “NJAR Circle of Excellence,” “Realtor of the Year,” “Humanitarian of the Year,” “Senior Real Estate Specialist,” “Distinguished Sales Club,” “Byron Kotzas Achievement Award,” “Ocean County Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction,” “Preferred Realtor for the Erickson Senior Living Communities.” “Buying or
─Photo courtesy Crossroads Realty Selling, I’m your girl” was the slogan she lived by and she truly lived for the work that she did. Outside of work, Tina was also very prominent in the community. She has been the past President of the Lakehurst/Manchester Rotary and the past Church Clerk and member of the Whiting Bible Church. She has also been the Vice President of the Senior Resource Alliance, Board Member of CareGiver Volunteers, Relay for Life Volunteer, American Cancer Society Volunteer, Samaritan’s Purse Volunteer, Hope Sheds Light Volunteer and was on the Community Medical Planned Giving Committee. What Tina prided herself on the most was her husband, Tom, of 32 years and her two incredible offspring, Dahlia and Jade. Some of their most favorite things to do together was play all kinds of board games, family vacations to her favorite spot of the beach, and just spending quality time together. Tina’s exuberant spirit and laughter will be missed most in the house. Tina is predeceased by her parents Hilda & William Sr, Cooper. Surviving is her loving Husband of 32 years, Thomas Orth, her daughters Dahlia & Jade Orth. Her sister Tonia Moll (George), her brother William Cooper Jr; and sister Heather Dries (Danny). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Whiting Bible Church.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Why Can’t We Make Fun Of Presidents Anymore? I’ve always liked political humor. Even when I was little, I watched “Not Necessarily The News” on HBO. I didn’t understand all the jokes, but I still watched it. Jokes about cur rent events can be cathartic. Sometimes things are so bad that you have to laugh at them. Otherwise, you’ll cry. The president – any president - is someone who has their finger on the button, whose comments can make the stock market rise or fall, and they’re just…some g uy. Take away the suit and the title and they’re just a human being full of foibles and eccentricities like the rest
of us. If that’s not funny, I don’t know what is. I started thinking about this again when we ran the recent story about the controversial new store in Toms River. “Let’s Go Brandon” is a way of cursing at Biden without cursing at Biden. I think this is a lot more creative than just putting four letter words on your car or shirt. Do I think it’s juvenile? Yes. Do I think it’s funny? Also yes. I’m 45; Ronald Reagan was the fi rst president I remember. He was ridiculed for having episodes where he seemed confused, years before he announced he had Alzheimer’s. These days, come-
dians would get lambasted for making fun of someone with cognitive decline. But back then, every comic took potshots at Reagan. That’s what comedians are supposed to do – punch up, speak truth to power, show everyone the emperor isn’t wearing clothes. How many times have you heard someone do the “Well, Nancy…” voice when doing a Reagan impersonation? We used to be all united, in that we all made fun of the president together. But when did that change? I don’t remember too many jokes about George Bush Sr., except about him being a warmonger. And then there was Bill Clinton. Monica, McDon-
ald’s, “I didn’t inhale.” Plenty of material there, folks. Bush Jr. came around and comedians had their payday again. His slow-witted bumbling, with a lifetime of failing upwards due to being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, was rife for comedy. Then came September 11, 2001. I think that was when the switch was pulled. I can completely understand why this happened. You shouldn’t joke about the war effort, and the president is the commander-in-chief. You certainly should never make fun of the soldiers putting themselves in harm’s way, but the politicians co-opted that. They said that if we supported the troops, we also had to support the
president who was sending them into a warzone. People always say “September 11 made us all come together.” But a lot of that was forced. Plenty of people were critical of Bush, and even of what actions were taken in the Middle East, but that criticism got called unpatriotic. Remember Freedom Fries and the Dixie Chicks? Ever since then, it seems you can’t make fun of the president. If you made fun of Obama, you were labelled a racist. If you made fun of Trump, you were branded a liberal – or a RINO (Republican In Name Only). It’s not just about the other party; there should be nothing wrong with pointing out
problems with your own candidate. There is plenty to make fun of both of them about! We shou ld a lway s make fun of the people in charge. It’s our only outlet. And really, what’s a joke from any of us nobodies actually going to do to the most powerful person in America? And in closing, for no particular reason, I’m going to paraphrase Joni Mitchell: I’ve laughed at clowns from both sides now, from left and right and still somehow, we’re the ones who take the fall, they don’t care about us at all.
and nursing homes and assisted living communities had to compete against other businesses and members of the public to find the additional tests they needed. Rapid and reliable testing is crucial in quickly identifying cases, so that long term caregivers can take appropriate action. We urge the Administration to increase the number of testing shipments to long term care as COVID surges dictate. Additionally, once we identify residents who have contracted COVID, ensuring they have timely access to life-saving treatments is also critical. As we wrote to you in January, long term care providers must navigate the various cumbersome ordering processes for treatments that each state has created. We appreciate the recent change last week to establish a federal cache of oral agents dedicated to long term care, but access to other treatments (e.g., monoclonal antibodies and Remdesivir) is still a challenge. Once again, we urge the Administration to establish a separate process
for long term care pharmacies to order all COVID treatments directly, so that nursing homes and assisted living communities have a streamlined process for quickly accessing them. Not only can these measures save precious lives, but also reduce the burden on our nation’s health care system by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations. If we have learned anything over the past two years, it is that the elderly are among the most vulnerable to this virus, and therefore, deserve the greatest support and highest prioritization. Our caregivers have worked tirelessly day after day to protect and provide for their residents, and they need steady access to resources during this pandemic and moving forward. AHCA/NCAL appreciates the support and assistance HHS has provided to-date, and we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure our nation’s seniors receive the care and protection they deserve.
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Letters To The Editor Public Health Emergency Should Be Continued Editor’s note: This letter was addressed to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services On behalf of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/ NCAL) more than 14,000 skilled nursing facilities (SNF), assisted living communities (AL), and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) member providers, I want to thank you for the support you have shown the long term care community during the most difficult time in our sector’s history. As our caregivers on the frontline continue to battle this virus, I urgently ask you to extend the public health emergency (PHE) beyond its current April 16, 2022 expiration. While statute only allows the PHE to be extended for 90 days, we encourage you to continue
extending the PHE through the end of 2022 so that long term and post-acute care providers can continue to offer the most efficient and effective care possible to our nation’s most vulnerable population. This pandemic is far from over. A surge of cases of the BA.2 variant in Europe threaten a COVID resurgence in the United States, and your administration is currently advocating that Congress allocate tens of billions of dollars in additional COVID funding for testing, treatments, and other supplies our country needs to continue to battle the virus. In addition, Pfizer and Moderna are seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration of an additional COVID booster shot. It is clear that we are not out of the woods yet, and extending the PHE is critical to ensure states and health care providers have the tools and resources necessary to respond to this ongoing, global crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unimaginable and unprecedented challenges for
the entire health care sector, but most especially for long term care. In addition to the tragic loss of life in long term care due to the vicious nature of the virus, the industry is experiencing a historic labor shortage - losing more than 400,000 workers since the beginning of the pandemic. Caregivers are burned out after fighting this virus for more than two years, and long term care providers are struggling to compete for workers due to fixed government reimbursement rates. As you can imagine, the loss of nearly half a million workers has put our providers in an impossible situation either having to limit admissions or close their doors completely, threatening access to care for thousands of our nation’s seniors. At the same time, providers are having to increasingly rely on temporary staff to cover shifts, even though staffing agencies are charging two to three times more than pre-pandemic rates. The current situation is unsustainable, and simply put, we need help. The Administration should
extend the PHE declaration and maintain the related Section 1135 and section 1812(f) waivers, enhanced Medicaid FMAP to states, and state Medicaid policy flexibilities, such as the waiver for Medicaid redeterminations. The PHE ensures our health care system, including long term care, has the policies and resources it needs to address this ongoing pandemic. Now is not the time to let crucial supports and f lexibilities necessary to combat the virus end. Along with extending the PHE, we implore the federal government to prioritize long term care for access to urgently needed resources, such as COVID-19 testing and treatments. The Omicron surge is a prime example. While deaths in long term care were significantly lower compared to the winter 2020 surge thanks to vaccines, cases still increased due to soaring spread in the community. The weekly tests the federal government ships to long term care facilities are incredibly helpful, but during Omicron it was not enough,
Mark Parkinson President and CEO American Health Care Association
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Combat Human Trafficking In Hotels From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Addressing hospitality industry leaders at a safety summit gathering, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), an internationally recognized leader in the fight against human trafficking, highlighted the critical need to advance new legislation he authored that would help put an end to the heinous crime and protect victims in industries that are especially vulnerable to trafficking.
“It is no secret that hotels are common sites for human trafficking,” said Rep. Smith, who has authored five anti-trafficking laws, including the nation’s historic Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. “We cannot stop the spread of modern-day slavery without collaboration between the U.S. government and courageous leaders in every industry touched by trafficking, especially the hospitality industry,” Smith said to those gathered at the Hotel and Lodging Association’s 2022 Safety Summit. “My bipartisan, survivor-informed legislation would establish new anti-trafficking policies in hotels that accommodate thou-
sands of federal employees, including training hotel staff to identify warning signs, act immediately to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement and rescue trafficking victims - many of whom are women and children,” Smith said. Introduced earlier this year, Smith’s legislation - the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 - would provide approximately $1 billion over five years to strengthen and expand successful programs and laws to combat modern-day slavery. Endorsed by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Smith’s legislation won unanimous support from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a February vote to send the bill to the House Floor for consideration and passage. Smith’s bill has
broad support from major anti-trafficking organizations, including from ECPATUSA, Anti-Trafficking International, Hope for Justice and others. Smith thanked leaders from the American Hotel and Lodging Association for their tremendous partnership over the last few years to help draft the legislation and develop effective trainings to equip employees to spot and stop trafficking in hotels. “Your commitment and remarkable efforts to mitigate the grave harms of modern-day slavery and to train over 600,000 hotel employees nationwide is a big step toward ending the scourge of human trafficking,” said Smith. “We cannot let our guard down,” Smith said. “We must continue to do everything we can to stop this heinous crime.”
$18 Million Allocated For Additional Special Education Services From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) announced that nearly $18 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Funds will be allocated to reimburse local educational agencies (LEAs) for additional special education
services provided to students who were impacted by COVID-19 related school disruptions but would otherwise have reached the maximum age of eligibility for public school services (21 years old), as required by legislation (S3434) signed by the Governor in June 2021. “Ensuring a high-quality education for all New Jersey students is critical, especially those who have struggled during the pandemic,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative aims to be responsive to students with disabilities who need additional time
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in school to provide the skills they need to be successful upon graduating. We will continue to engage in comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that we reach all students who are in need of these services.” “We are committed to ensuring that all New Jersey students receive the support they need, especially in response to the disruption the pandemic has caused in the classroom,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “This funding ensures that students with individual education plans remain on track to achieve their educational goals by having the ability to receive an additional year of schooling.” The legislation signed by the Governor in June 2021 requires LEAs to offer up to one year of additional or compensatory special education for impacted students in the 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 school years, if a determination is made by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team that the student requires such services. DOE did comprehensive outreach to inform the special education community of the availability of additional services and encouraged eligible students to opt-in to the program. The funding allocation will reimburse LEAs for the first cohort of eligible students. DOE plans to continue comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that the needs of the impacted student population are met. To date, the DOE has approved reimbursement applications for 221 students in
78 LEAs. The $18 million allocated in this announcement reimburses LEAs for the full costs of the first year of the three-year implementation of this program. Reimbursements will be distributed to LEAs in two equal installments and DOE will continue reimbursing LEAs for the full costs of this program for the next two years. The goal of compensatory special education and related services is to remedy the knowledge and skills deficit that result when missed services are determined to have caused a denial of a student’s right to a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Each IEP team determines the need, type, amount, frequency, and duration of compensatory services on a case-by-case basis. As reflected in the Governor’s signing statement, the DOE initially estimated that the provision of such services to the three eligible cohorts of students could cost up to approximately $600 million. That estimate was made from abundance of caution; facing uncertainty regarding the extent of the need around the State for compensatory services, the DOE’s goal is to ensure the State’s ability to reimburse 100% of the costs of services provided under this program. The DOE remains committed to that goal and will continue to reimburse all eligible costs for the duration of the program. School officials and residents can email the NJDOE’s Office of Special Education at OSEinfo@doe.nj.gov for more information.
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HOWELL – During Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad’s last meeting in March, Chief DeMatteo and the rest of his officers chose a member who went above and beyond for the squad and the township. This is something the squad is going to continue to do every month as their way of saying “thank you” and for all of their supporters to put a face to the name and meet some of your First Responders. Congratulations to member of the month: Mike Foran #92. Mike joined 19-21 back in 2007, achieving his life membership and has been a pure asset ever since. Mike still actively rides the ambulances and has been making impressions on so many lives since the first day he joined. Mike is always one of the first ones to jump on the ambulance and is always providing prompt and professional care to anyone he comes across. On top of always being there for the residents or visitors of Howell Township, Mike is the man you see always doing something at the First Aid squad. If he isn’t actively fixing something, he is always helping newer members with those “tricks of the trades” with everyday life situations. He helps members with teaching them basic home repairs that younger members need to learn for their lives moving forward. Mike is the man on the squad that we always go to when something needs to be looked at or fixed. Every time they ask Mike to look at something, it isn’t very long before he comes back with a smile and says “it’s all fixed.” From basic
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HOWELL – The Atlantic Shore Woodturners (ASWT), who meet monthly in Howell, began supporting Beads of Courage a couple of years ago when one its members, Bob Donohue, brought some Beads of Courage logo beads to ASWT’s monthly meeting. Bob explained to the group, “The Beads of Courage Program involves over 400 hospitals worldwide that aids in emotional healing for children and teens coping with serious illness, primarily cancer. Those hospitalized are given various different colored beads for receiving treatments and procedures. The colorful beads serve as symbols to help children and teens tell their stories of their medical treatment, honoring their courage.” Bob asked the woodturners to create lidded vessels for the patients to keep their beads in. Children and teens are given their beads of courage vessels while hospitalized and take them home when discharged. To each woodturner that committed to making a vessel Bob gave a bead imprinted with the international Beads of Courage logo, to be imbedded in the vessel, and said to all of the woodturners, “if you take one, you make one.” The ASWT members then sprung to ac-
tion, creating numerous beautiful wooden vessels – each one an individual work of art. Some vessels were adorned with cartoon characters, while others were constructed from segments of different species of wood glued together and then turned on the lathe. A few vessels were even made out of colored resin with pieces of exotic wood embedded in them, then lathe turned to their final forms. All of the vessels are donated to Robert Wood Johnson Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Since then, “thanks to Bob Donohue, Beads of Courage has become one of the principal charities to which ASWT provides ongoing support,” said club president, Bill Stewart. “Our members continually step up to support Beads of Courage.” The Atlantic Shore Woodturners has a diverse group of members and meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Howell Community Church, Howell. Club meetings are also streamed virtually for those unable to attend in person. New members, regardless of woodturning experience, are always welcome. More can be learned at their website, atlanticshorewoodturners. com.
Year-Round Stem Mentoring Program
HOWELL – The Howell PAL will be having their Year-Round Stem Mentoring Program. Program will run on Tuesdays starting in April 2022 and will run into
2023. Dates are subject to change based on how long each session will take to complete. To register or for more information, visit howellpal.org/year-roundprograms.
Howell Elks Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch
HOWELL – You are invited to attend the Howell Elks Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch with the Easter Bunny on April 16. (rain or shine event) Lunch to be served at 12 p.m. followed by
the Easter Egg Hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Open to Elks members and their guests. For reservations, contact Connie Cantwell at 732-259-9666 or cantwellconnie@yahoo.com.
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–Photo courtesy Howell Township Fire Bureau HOWELL – The Howell Township Bureau of Fire Prevention thanks Boy Scout Troop 300 of Howell for inviting them to speak at their meeting. Scouts working towards their Citizenship in the Community Merit badge were given the opportunity to learn about the Howell
Fire Bureau’s “Adopt-A-Hydrant” Program and how they can help maintain a clear path around their designated fi re hydrants during inclement weather as well as during the summer months when grass or shrubs may be overgrown preventing access by fi refighters.
Water System Flushing Schedule For Spring/Summer 2022
FARMINGDALE – Water system flushing will start May 8 going through May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Periodically, the town needs to clean out the water lines. To do this they need to flush the system, which stirs up some sediment in the water lines causing discolored or “brown” water issues. Unfortunately, it’s part of operating a water system. To help you plan to avoid these times, we are supplying these scheduled dates. What you should do as a resident to help avoid issues in your residence: • Try not to run laundry during those periods, especially whites! • Try not to use any hot water, you don’t want to fill the hot water tank up with any possible discolored water • If you have been out of the house all
day, initially try to run your cold line closest to where the service comes into the house for about 5 minutes to look for discolored water, this way you can help avoid any of it getting into the rest of your water lines in the house. If you are experiencing any discolored water, run it until you get clear water, it won’t take long. The confi rmation of this schedule will be posted on the Borough website on the morning of the flushing so you will know of any changes to the scheduled date. They anticipate it to take the five days they outlined to complete this process. This mainly depends on how quickly the tank recovers during the flushing and in the case of an emergency situation which would require us to possibly alter this plan, deviations from this schedule will be posted on the borough website.
Field Hockey Clinic
HOWELL – Join the Howell PAL for their Field Hockey Clinic from June 28 through 30, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Fee is $125 and is open to girls in 4th to 8th grade (20222023 school year). Clinic will stress individual self-improvement d r ills, competitions and games! Clinic will be taught by Coach
Ribon, Middle School North Field Hockey Coach and Coach Johnson, Middle School South Field Hockey Coach. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Johnson at sjohnson@howell.k12.nj.us Girls will need to bring sneakers/cleats, shin guards, mouth guard, stick and goggles. Register today at howellpal.org.
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Another Booster Dose Recommended For Certain People
NEW JERSEY – An additional booster dose for those over age 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals will enhance protection against severe disease due to COVID-19 and its variants, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. Today’s updated recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allow these groups who received an initial mRNA booster dose at least four months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster. In addition, the CDC also recommended that adults who received a primary vaccine and booster
dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is ready to proceed with this next phase of booster doses and will work with vaccination partners to continue to ensure ease of access such as walk-in availability. To find a vaccination location, visit covid19.nj.gov/fi nder. According to the CDC, for adults and adolescents eligible for a first booster dose, these shots are safe and provide substantial
benefit. During the recent Omicron surge, those who were boosted were 21 times less likely to die from COVID-19 compared to those who were unvaccinated, and seven times less likely to be hospitalized. The CDC and NJDOH continue to recommend that all eligible adults, adolescents, and children 5 and older be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting a booster when eligible. In a statement, the CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky said that, in collaboration with FDA and public health partners, the CDC will continue to evaluate
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist
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I went to a local Polish German restaurant the other day and as I was eating the beet horseradish with the corn beef, I had to blow my nose, and then my mind wandered…What causes the unique ‘burn’ sensation that so quickly clears my sinuses, lol?! What is this stuff ? It’s a root! Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) has a few critical minerals like zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium. But the condiment has a pungent flavor thanks to “sinigrin.” You may not have heard of sinigrin but you’ve certainly tasted it before because it naturally occurs in other foods and condiments such as wasabi, mustard, and the crucifer veggies like Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. The sinigrin converts naturally to form this other compound called “allyl isothiocyanate” which is abbreviated AITC. There are medical benefits to natural horseradish, so if you like it, eat it every now and then. It’s not possible to eat enough in one sitting to make any kind of nutritional dent so don’t go off your medicine for any of the following problems. That said, here is where it has some medicinal activity: Respiratory problems. You knew this already! If you have bronchitis, a mild cough, or sinus congestion, the horseradish will temporarily clear that up and help with drainage. Horseradish is often used holistically as a natural adjunctive treatment for asthma and hayfever. Digestion. There are holistic practitioners that know horseradish helps normalize bowel movements and therefore might
help with constipation by stimulating peristalsis. Tumor Growth. There is some research that suggests liver cancer spread may be slowed in the presence of sinigrin. Slowing metastasis down is important. In 2010, there was another study that proved AITC beneficial “as a cancer chemopreventive phytochemical.” And in a paper from Carcinogenesis 2010, researchers concluded that AITC “is a multi-targeted agent against bladder cancer… and potently inhibits bladder cancer development and invasion.” Horseradish is a strong anti-inflammatory food. It inhibits COX, LOX and prostaglandins. It lessens inflammation and has some antimicrobial activity. In short, it has some useful analgesic activity. Little ones like 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds shouldn’t be eating horseradish. Also, pregnant women should not eat too much because it has naturally occurring (and irritating chemicals) in it along with that AITC. The same can be said if you are breast-feeding because your baby will not like your breast milk very much. But for everyone else, it’s tasty and healthy. One simple way to incorporate horseradish is to put it on top of your hamburger or a roast beef sandwich. Traditionally, you see it served with red meat dishes. I’ve never had a Bloody Mary, but they put horseradish and hot pepper sauce in that drink! I’ll have to try that one day, but only if some Pepcid is handy! I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, plus some recipes using horseradish. These, as well as a recipe cookbook are all available at suzycohen.com.
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Students Learn About Fire Safety
–Photo courtesy Howell Township Fire Bureau HOWELL – Fire and Life Safety Educator Valentino has been hard at work reconnecting with elementary school students to teach them the importance of practicing fire safety. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the public education programs have
been modified or put on hold. The Howell Township Fire Bureau is happy to report that their in-person school age programs are back in session! They look forward to reconnecting and teaching valuable safety lessons to students.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The 2022 season for Six Flags Great Adventure opened on April 2. As they’re nearing the park’s 50th year, the property will celebrate with an array of beautification and modernization efforts as well as a wide range of enhancements and dozens of projects set to be completed this spring and summer. Six Flags Great Adventure operating dates and hours are as follows: April 9 to 22: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 to 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily April 9 to 24. Six Flags Great Adventure park opening additions include: Entry Pavilion – Guests will begin their theme park adventure at a new front gate pa-
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vilion featuring high-tech, touchless security screening; Single Rider Lines – To shorten wait times by filling in every available seat, single rider lines will be available at Jersey Devil Coaster, El Toro, Nitro and Medusa; Restaurant Makeovers – Two of the park’s largest indoor restaurants, Yum Yum Café and Granny’s, will feature new floors, décor, menu boards, and traffic flow. Granny’s will also feature a new, outdoor bar; New ‘Giraffe Encounter’ Safari VIP Tour – This new safari VIP experience will take guests on an off-road adventure on openair trucks. An informative and engaging tour guide will lead guests through seven sections of the Wild Safari and provide an opportunity to hand-feed giraffes at Camp Aventura. Guests can see the safari’s new babies, including three giraffe calves, Sawyer
the rhinoceros, red lechwe and sable calves, and more. The Wild Safari also features an expanded, two-lane roadway with five newly paved miles. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance or at the park, and tours will run from the theme park’s Frontier Adventures section weekends through Sept. 4; Digital Maps – With a focus on conservation, Six Flags has transitioned from paper maps to digital maps. Guests will utilize oversized map boards throughout the park and scan a QR code to access the map easily on their phones; Q SMART Technology – To improve the guest experience through enhanced ride line speed and efficiency, Six Flags will transition its’ THE FLASH™ Pass Q-bot to mobile Q SMART technology. From the convenience of a mobile phone and the ease of an app, with the touch of a button guests will be able to
maximize their time in the park, spending less time waiting in line and more time enjoying rides, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Guests can purchase THE FLASH Pass for one ride or a full day rental; New Coffee Creations – The park will feature freshly-brewed coffee creations at Sweet Treats, proudly serving Starbucks®; “Wow” Moments – More emphasis will be placed on creating “Wow” moments through fun and memorable guest interactions, beautiful landscaping views including whimsical topiaries and additional seating for relaxation. Other enhancements include hydration stations to refill large water bottles; self-service drink machines for faster service in major dining locations; new pavement; new sod; painting projects including the tent-topped Boardwalk Games Center and Attitudes (Six Flags - See Page 17)
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Continued From Page 16 gift shop in the Boardwalk section, and the Main Street fountain and Buccaneer pools; new retention wall seating in the Lakefront section and a new wooden deck at the classic Buccaneer ride. Project slated for spring/summer completion: The Return of Medusa – Thrill seekers will delight in the return of the snake-haired Gorgon to Frontier Adventures—a seven-looping beast unveiled in 1999 as the world’s first floorless, top-rail roller coaster, Medusa. The ride was re-branded to BIZARRO™ 10 years later, but will return in its original form with a new color palette, logo, and Gold Rush-era backstory later this spring. The ride will operate while its transformation progresses; Jr. Thrillseekers – Great Adventure will complete the two-year renovation of this action-packed section this summer. Formerly Safari Kids, the park’s largest family area will offer eight rides, all perfect for parents to enjoy with their little ones, like Lil’ Devil Coaster - the kiddie counterpart to Jersey Devil Coaster. The section will also feature shopping, dining, new, shaded seating, and the reintroduction of Barnstormer; Summer Vibes Festival – Guests will drench themselves in a kaleidoscope of color at this new, summer festival, which will run July 16 to August 14. Mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, bold, eye-popping spectacles, live entertainment, and colorful
The Howell Times, April 9, 2022, Page 17 curiosities will immerse guests in the reverie of summer; Fatburger® – Since 1952, Fatburger has been serving delicious, made-to-order food. Now with more than 200 locations worldwide, Fatburger will deliver hot and fresh treats to guests in Adventure Alley later this spring, like juicy beef burgers and IMPOSSIBLE™ burgers, creamy chocolate and vanilla milkshakes, crispy skinny fries and chili cheese fries; New Dining Options – The park will expand its culinary options with freshly roasted rotisserie chicken at Granny’s and hand-spun cotton candy at Sugar Shack and Golden Kingdom Funnel Cake later this spring; Family Restrooms – To better accommodate the needs of all guests, the theme park will introduce two new family restrooms to the Adventure Alley section later this spring; Johnny Rockets Pavilion – Johnny Rocket’s outdoor dining patio will sport new wooden pavilion shade covering later this spring; BATMAN™ The Ride – The epic, floorless, chairlift-style BATMAN The Ride will showcase a shiny, new coat of paint this spring. This five-looping scream machine continues to rank as a fan favorite. The ride will operate while its beautification progresses; Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Units will be available in the theme park, water park and safari parking lots this summer; and New Entry Marquee – A massive, new Six Flags marquee with digital board will replace the marquee on Rt. 537 this summer.
Park System To Hold Spring Craft Show On April 9
TINTON FALLS – From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to fi nd Mother’s Day gifts, spring decorations and more. Items include: baby blankets & accessories; baskets; crochet/embroidery items; decorated wine bottles; doll clothes;
greeting cards; hair bows & accessories; hand-painted glassware; home décor; jewelry; journals & notebooks; mixed media art; paintings; paper crafts/découpage; pet toys & accessories; photography; pottery & ceramics; sea glass art; seasonal/holiday décor; shadowbox clocks; trinkets; wooden pens; and more! Admission and parking to the Spring Craft Show are free. For more information, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.
Made In Monmouth Expo Returns
LINCROFT – The 2022 Made in Monmouth event returns on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College on Arena Drive in Lincroft. “The County is excited to team up with Brookdale Community College once again to offer this free event to vendors and residents to support Monmouth County small businesses,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “Small businesses are essential to our local economy and the Made in Monmouth event is an excellent opportunity for them to showcase their wide array of locally made products, such as baked goods, jewelry, wine, home décor and so much more.” Made in Monmouth is organized by the Grow Monmouth team within the County’s Division of Economic Development. Grow
Monmouth officials meet regularly with business, civic and government leaders to help identify and deliver business resources. It has become a major public-private project to create and retain jobs in Monmouth County. Through Brookdale Community College, the County will be able to provide ample space to allow for a pleasant experience for all in attendance. There will also be additional spaces for vendors in the gymnasium which is adjacent to the main arena area. Interested producers and manufacturers are encouraged to request to apply for the waitlist by contacting the Division of Economic Development by emailing econdev@co.monmouth. nj.us or call 732-431-7470 for more information. To learn more about the Made in Monmouth program and to view a directory of over 130 vendors that have participated in program events, go to madeinmonmouth.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Georgian Court Selling Land To Beth Medrash Govoha, Expanding Programs
–Photo courtesy Georgian Court University The 1899 Casino will be reimagined into a modern student center. By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – In order to help pay for new buildings and programs, Georgian Court University is selling some property to a neighboring school, Beth Medrash Govoha. Georgian Court President Joseph R. Marbach announced an agreement to sell approximately 42 acres of “mostly unused land at the edge of our campus, and several administrative buildings along Lakewood Avenue, to our neighbors at Beth Medrash Govoha. As a Catholic university, we are called to be responsible for each other and care for the common good. This mutually beneficial partnership reflects our commitment to this core value and the Mercy tradition, enabling both communities to forge ahead to a better and brighter tomorrow.” Both of these schools are private institutions, and the costs of the transaction were not described in the announcement. The funding brought about by this sale will assist GCU in a number of ways. First is the construction of a new nursing and health sciences center “to expand on our tradition of training caring professions and to meet a pressing nationwide shortage of nurses.” Second, the 1899 Casino building will be “reimagined” as a 21st-century student center. Third, the historic mansion – one of the more recognizable buildings – will be renovated for administration purposes. Fourth, the student housing will be mod-
ernized. “While this sale will allow GCU to reinvest back into our campus and fuel enrollment, it will also contribute to the development of the greater educational community as Lakewood gains respect as a center for the advancement of young people,” Marbach said. “As stewards of the land bestowed to us by the Sisters of Mercy, we are pleased that this partnership will also provide Beth Medrash Govoha an opportunity to build new student housing units. These residences may ease the demand for housing, reduce local traffic congestion, and improve current parking shortages in the area. While the precise construction timeline is undetermined, it will be planned to impose minimal interruption to the student, staff, and faculty experience.” Georgian Court currently has more than 150 acres, which Marbach described as far more than any other private religious educational institution in the state. “The proceeds from this sale will expedite the launch and expand the scope of our master plan, allowing us to reinvest in the historic heart of campus and provide dedicated facilities to accommodate some of our most rapidly growing academic programs,” he said. “The enhancement of existing spaces and the development of cutting-edge new facilities will propel Georgian Court into the 21st century and improve the student experience, while preserving the classic charm that makes GCU such a special place to learn and teach.”
Adopt A Hydrant Program
HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau is asking residents to “Adopt A Hydrant” and keep it clear during snow events. Help keep a 3-foot area around the hydrant for quick access by the Fire Department. Families can officially “Adopt A Hydrant”
by visiting the Howell Township Website under “Adopt A Hydrant” Program and receive an official adoption certificate! Visit: twp.howell.nj.us/FormCenter/Howell-Township-Community-Forms-3/Adopta-Hydrant-Form-62?fbclid.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 9 - Apr 15
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on what is needed. In the week, ahead you might cut a romantic figure but will need to face the facts and attend to your responsibilities. Learn to add intention and determined action to your dreams. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may receive more attention than usual for being creative and original. Display a genuine interest in others in the week to come. It costs nothing and makes everyone feel good even if you are not in complete agreement. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Friends might appreciate your down to earth, practical outlook. Check for messages frequently as the week unfolds because someone could give you beneficial or insightful information. Remain open-minded to achieve your goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your loved ones may offer reminders that hard work is what is needed to become secure, but remember that vision and perseverance are needed too. Exercise some discretion when juggling funds in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What you think you see may not be what you get. In the week ahead, you can go overboard when indulging in romantic fantasies. Focus on getting work completed and helping a partner attend to obligations for the best results. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love thy neighbor. Being tolerant and generous might not be convenient but can bring deep satisfaction. Your money intuition may be off - don’t offer financial advice to friends or family in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Forge new friendships. You can invoke a favorable first impression in those you meet in the week to come. Experiment with new ways of doing things and handling problems before sharing them with your crew. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do the math and be sure the exchange is even in the workplace. Capitalize on an ability to dig deep and perform research about career and business affairs. You may make a friend this week who challenges you to be more observant. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Earn extra appreciation for being loyal and offering unconditional love to your family. You may tackle more than your fair share of the workload in the week ahead to impress your boss and coworkers. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Funnel your energy and competitiveness into areas where you can express imagination and vision. Your focus could become scattered as the week unfolds, but people will likely appreciate your work ethic anyway. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dedicate yourself to supporting others in the upcoming week. Necessity may demand that you do what is needed to complete a large list of tasks or deadlines while remaining polite and attentive to the needs of others. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may enjoy a bubble of serenity and peace of mind in the week to come. Your generosity might place you in the limelight or your good judgment could be applauded. You may enjoy a new interest or research project.
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