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─Photos by Chris Lundy Above: The former Wheelhouse Marina site is now run by the state. Right: Most South Seaside Park homes don’t have driveways, which contributes to parking issues.

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July 16, 2022

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There are beaches, restaurants, a marina and more i n t he Sout h Seaside Park section of Berkeley – but not enough parking.

This has been an issue in shore areas in general, and it’s no different for this section of town

that gets its name because it’s literally south of Seaside Park.

W hen the W heelhouse Marina closed, the township tried to acquire it for municipal purposes. Shore property is rare, and when it comes up for sale, towns will try to grab it before a devel-

oper does.

Ultimately, the Wheelhouse Marina became a state-run marina. Officials spoke at the most recent Township Council meeting about trying to utilize that spot.

Cou nci l m a n Ja me s Byrnes mentioned that the location would be a good place for a pick-

leball court and Mayor Carmen Amato said the town would be interested in leasing a portion of the parking lot to help residents.

Don W hiteman, a South Seaside Park resident, said that the area is packed with windsurfers on a windy

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Construction debris, household garbage, and more were removed from forests and shores as part of the Barnegat Bay Blitz.

The clean-ups took place over several days.

In one area of protected open space, crews from the State Department of Environmental Protection, Ocean County Parks, and the Public Works departments from Toms River and Berkeley collected (Debris - See Page 9)

GILMORE WILL AGAIN CHAIR OCEAN COUNTY GOP

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Earp Continues To Lead Democrats

By Stephanie A. Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Just as the recent Republican election favored the former leader, Democrats also stuck with their incumbent in an election for county chair.

Chairman Wyatt Earp, who has run the county Democrats for 16 years, won over challenger Ter-

rance Turnbach 260 votes to 204.

Turnbach, a former Toms River councilman, said he wanted to energize and repopulate the Democrats to make them more competitive in Ocean County, which is largely a Republican area.

“We should not have to hide our identities as

Ocean County Democrats in elections with the hopes of getting elected, but we must build a brand of public service and strong work ethic that drives our neighbors and fellow residents to vote for us,” he had said.

His running mate was Tara Kownacki. She is the municipal chair for the Lacey Township

Democratic Organization and was running for Ocean County Democratic Vice Chair.

They blamed the current leadership for not even having Democrats run for election in many towns.

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The county is strongly Republican, with only Brick being r un by Democrats. By way of comparison, there were 68,615 votes for Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021 across the county compared to 56,582 in 2017.

Mail-in voting strongly favored Democrats across (Earp- See Page 4)

─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ocean County Republican Committee Chairman George Gilmore takes the microphone after announcement of his victory.

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - Thirteen may well be Ocean County Republican boss George Gilmore’s new lucky number.

Gilmore will once again head the Ocean County Republican Organization after he defeated Sheriff (GOP - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 the country and that was true here as well.

The Ocean County Democratic Committee voted on June 29, after the primaries. Even this vote was contentious, as Turnbach filed an emergent request to disallow the casting of remote votes, wanting all the votes to be cast in person. Two Southern Ocean Coun-

ty Democratic leaders joined Turnbach in saying all voting should be done in person.

Toms River Democratic committee member Paul C. Williams filed a separate lawsuit on his own behalf making the same request.

The parties claimed Earp, as the present chair, and the Democratic Committee instituted the remote voting option without proper vetting of the software and process.

They further compared the addition to offering a vote by mail option, which members

recently voted against.

Ocean County Superior Court Presiding Judge Craig L. Wellerson ruled the day before the vote that remote voting would be permissible at the Democratic Committee’s reorganization meeting.

Wellerson said that while New Jersey courts have always liberally interpreted election laws, the statutes themselves were not part of the issue. Instead, the question pertained to internal procedures used by a

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“What we have here is an intraparty controversy,” Wellerson said. “In the absence of a violation of the controlling statute, to infringe upon the clear rights of the parties themselves, would be inappropriate.”

According to Wellerson, the Supreme Court has cautioned trial courts to avoid reading into statutes any restrictions on party organizations or procedures that don’t specifically restrict the nature of an issue that is before the court.

While Wellerson acknowledged the bylaws reference rules governing the election of officers for the organization, none were ever adopted. However, a section of the by-laws allows the current committee chairperson to make decisions.

“The by-laws authorize the chairman to make those types of determinations which have not been otherwise designated,” said Wellerson.

Another element the court must take under consideration is whether the parties have been treated unfairly or deprived in any meaningful way.

Wellerson said the parties have not suffered any substantial harm as they remain on the ballot – whether the vote is electronic or in-person.

One of the issues raised by the plaintiffs concerned establishing proof that no one was electronically voting in place of an elected committee member authorized to do so.

“Obviously, if the people who are voting electronically have to be identified visually, this could be by facial recognition presented to the challenger,” Wellerson said. “Or they could be required to present copies of some universally recognized identification that would close any reasonable inquiry into the identity of the person casting the vote.”

Wellerson retained jurisdiction and said he was ready to hear any concerns of adopted procedures that appeared inappropriate or leave the challengers with no ability to verify the remote voter’s identity.

Although Ocean County Democratic Committee Chairman Wyatt Earp is individually named in the lawsuit brought by the plaintiffs, he was not at the hearing. Toms River attorney Steven Secare appeared on behalf of Earp and the committee.

Marta Harrison, Executive Director of the committee, testified on behalf of the Ocean County Democratic organization.

“Just like you can observe when someone is coming in to a voting booth, you will be able to observe when someone opens their ballot. You’ll be able to observe when someone has voted. You will receive a report regularly of the voting – giving the challengers ample opportunities to challenge the vote,” Harrison said.

Harrison said that it’s a point of honor between Democrats that they don’t require identification before people vote. She called the idea “Republican concepts.”

“We respect the court’s decision and are thankful the court offered suggestions to improve the remote voting process and retained jurisdiction to allow us to come back before the court if those suggestions are not implemented,” Turnbach said after the hearing.

Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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Continued From Page 1 Michael Mastronardy by a vote of 333 to 320 – a difference of just 13 votes.

Voting members were the 737 County Committee members elected in the June primary. While vacancies were filled by candidates, others were determined by write-in votes. Some districts have no representation. Nearly 89 percent of eligible members voted.

Three polling areas were set up throughout the county, with the main station at Ocean County College. Satellite locations also allowed voters to cast their ballots in Manahawkin and in Lakewood. At the Southern Ocean County location, the vote was 75 to 45 in Gilmore’s favor. In Lakewood, Mastronardy secured the majority with 71 votes, while Gilmore received a total of nine.

Not all of the hundreds who flocked to the Ocean County Republican Committee’s meeting were eligible to vote as party county committee members. State, county, and local elected officials were among the group gathered at Ocean County College voting headquarters. Gilmore continued to work the room until the last vote was cast and mingled with the crowd.

Ruthanne Scaturro was on the ballot as Gilmore’s running mate and will become his vice chair. Scaturro secured 325 votes putting her in the lead over her opponent Barbara Lanuto, who received 311 votes.

Outgoing Ocean County Republican Committee Chairman Frank Holman III announced the results, and abruptly left the

The Berkeley Times, July 16, 2022, Page 5 podium. By that time, the crowd had dwindled down to approximately 100 people.

Gilmore took over the microphone at that point and said the agenda called for the new chairman to speak after the votes were counted. He said he was okay with the fact that the item was seemingly cut out at the last minute.

“Ruth and I have worked very hard to try and bring this organization together,” said Gilmore. “We want to get everyone rowing in the same direction to defeat Democrats.

“Some people aren’t going to be happy,” Gilmore acknowledged. “We saw people on the (County Commissioner) level endorsing him (Mastronardy). But I had the people endorsing me.”

Gilmore said his election means there will no longer be fear in the Ocean County Republican Organization. He said there would not be any type of intimidation and that he wanted everyone to work together and support the candidates of their choice.

Scaturro echoed Gilmore’s sentiments and said the two plan to make sure everybody has a voice. She said the team ran a grassroots campaign with the efforts of a number of people.

Mastronardy remains on the November ballot for Ocean County Sheriff. When asked if he will support Gilmore as chairman, he had a simple answer: “I will continue to support the GOP in Ocean County.”

Conviction And Pardon Gilmore’s recent conviction on federal tax charges was one of the biggest issues of the campaign. He had held the chairman spot

for 23 years from 1996 to 2019 and stepped down after he was convicted of making false statements on a mortgage application and failure to collect, account for and pay over payroll taxes. He was found guilty of the charges in federal court in January 2020.

He had appealed and lost. An attorney, Gilmore lost his law license and resigned from public office, including his chairmanship role and as head of the Ocean County Board of Elections.

On the eve of President Donald Trump’s last day in office, the outgoing president pardoned Gilmore. The pardon has allowed him to reinstate his law license, although he’s not sure how he’ll use it at this point.

Gilmore – or his firm – had been the municipal attorney for a number of local towns.

Trump’s actions also remove any perceived bars from Gilmore seeking public office.

Trump had been accused of taking bribes in exchange for pardons. Gilmore said he made no political contributions or any type of financial donation in exchange for the pardon. Meanwhile, his adversaries point out that former While House Political Director Bill Stepien once served as the Executive Director for the Ocean County GOP when Gilmore was chair.

After Gilmore stepped down, the county Republican organization held a special election in 2019 to choose his successor. Frank Holman III, who now lives in Waretown, narrowly beat Frank Sadeghi of Toms River by less than 30 votes.

Holman announced his decision to step down as the Ocean County Republican chair earlier this year. He endorsed Mastronardy.

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Unity Mastronardy had said his goal in running for chairman was to stop some of the in-fighting that has become prevalent among Ocean County Republicans over the last couple of years.

“We’re on a mission to get people back in the fold and get away from the underlying current of tension that has resulted in a lot of negativity,” said Mastronardy. “We want to get people back working together so we are not wasting our efforts, and instead, concentrating on good governance.”

The sheriff acknowledged that Gilmore encouraged him to run for his current position when he was retiring as chief of the Toms River Police Department years ago.

Mastronardy said Gilmore helped get him elected to the position during his first run.

“This isn’t personal,” Mastronardy continued. “Unfortunately, George has some situations financially he has to straighten out. I think the average person looking at the whole picture would be concerned about someone with that much financial pressure.

It’s not advantageous to be in the position of chairman with those types of problems.”

Trump’s pardon of Gilmore alleviated some of his issues, including the need for him to serve time in federal jail. However, court records show that Gilmore owes nearly $5,000,000 in unpaid judgments with more to come. Much of the money is due to the Internal Revenue Service.

Several elected officials professed their support for Mastronardy as the Party Chair. For example, there was a letter

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TRENTON – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to award grants totaling $17.5 million to 30 nonprofit organizations through Phase 3 of its successful Sustain & Ser ve NJ program. Sustain & Ser ve NJ provides eligible entities with grants to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey

restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the distribution of those meals at no cost to recipients. The additional $17.5 million in awards announced recently brings total program funding to $52.5 million.

Sustain & Serve NJ launched during the pandemic as a $2 million pilot program to boost restaurants impacted by

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Phase 3 of Sustain & Ser ve NJ is f unded by $10 million allocated by Governor Phil Murphy from the federal American Rescue Plan and approximately $7.5 million in State funding.

Funding from this latest phase is expected to support the purchase of an additional 1.5 million meals.

“Sustain & Serve NJ has become a national model for add ressing food i n se cu r it y, s up p or t i ng sm a l l bu sinesses that are the hear tbeat of our downtowns, and providing funding to the nonprofit entities that deliver vital services,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver. “Combatting hunger remains a top priority and it is more critical than ever that nonprofits have the resources they need to feed the people within their communities.”

“Throughout the pandemic, Governor Murphy has challenged us to employ i n novat ive met hod s for suppor t i ng businesses, nonprofits, and New Jerseyans in need and Sustain & Serve NJ has been a tremendous asset in helping us meet that goal,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “We have an obligation to aid our fellow New Jerseyans who face food insecu-

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Sullivan noted that Sustain & Serve NJ is a key part of the NJEDA’s efforts to strengthen the economic security of all New Jerseyans. The Authority is putting forth a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate food deserts within the state and to bolster the child care sector, an industry whose critical importance was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NJEDA is also working with partners statewide to create a Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton as part of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place to give birth in the country.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Responses To Letters We’ve had several responses to letters that we’ve published recently.

That shows our letters are getting people thinking, and that’s great.

Sometimes, we’ll run

the responses, particularly if they add to the conversation. I like it when residents have thoughtful takes on topics. I especially like it when they are local issues.

You might notice that

sometimes the previous letter writer is mentioned by name and sometimes they aren’t. That’s because of my editing. A few years back, a writer was upset that another person called them out by name in an angry letter. The injured party said it would be better if we hadn’t published his name

with the angry rebuttal. I figured that was fair. So now, whenever someone writes a glowing letter, the previous writer’s name is included. If they write an angry letter, the previous writer’s name is cut.

I don’t want it to become a back and forth, when two people start arguing in the

letters page. This isn’t what this is supposed to be about.

Angry responses don’t necessarily run. I’m more likely to run a compliment and put a little more positivity into the world. Sometimes, I get a letter that’s just insulting someone.

Those don’t get published.

If you want to see that

kind of argument, go to Facebook.

But if you want to have thoughtful and emotional conversation about issues that impact you, then read the letters section of your local newspaper.

can politicians are still at it!

Can you believe it?

It appears that tyranny, in the person of Donald Trump, is preferred by about half of our population!

Talk about cults!

supposed to do?

Thank you Joe Biden, for helping moms across America.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor A Larger Supreme Court Would Be Unbalanced Editor’s note: This letter is a response to “Expand The Supreme Court.”

In rebuttal to the letter of July 2, 2022, in support of expanding the Supreme Court, I would like to put forward a differing opinion.

The recent decision by SCOTUS regarding abortion has rekindled the desire among many Democrats to expand, or “pack-the-court” with additional justices, presumably liberal in nature, so as to “balance,” or even tilt the court to a more liberal bias. Liberals have historically looked to SCOTUS to legislate from the bench when they find it difficult or impossible to make law through Congress, as the Founders had intended.

There is a reason why our Republic was set up with three separate and equally powerful branches – Executive, Legislative and Judicial.

The checks and balances

inherent in this arrangement presumably prevent any one branch from becoming as powerful as to preclude the others from exercising their particular powers. The Supreme Court was not created to make law. If it were, it would be part of the legislative branch, which it is not.

The job of the Supreme Court is to adjudicate over legal discrepancies according to constitutional law, not create law.

When SCOTUS ruled on June 24, it did not ban abortion. It returned the question of abortion back to the states, as is consistent with a Republic. Any federal laws, no matter the subject, should be codified by Congress, and then passed on to the President for approval or veto.

The letter writer urges “Congress to pass the Judiciary Act” of 2021 to add four new seats to the Court. Under the current administration, this would not balance the Court. It would tilt the Court to favor liberal doctrine. The likelihood of Congress voting favorably for expansion of the

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Court is highly questionable.

There are Democrats who realize the folly of this. The number of Supreme Court Justices has been changed seven times in our history, each time for partisan political reasons. It is just as easily changed back when an opposing administration takes over. It is not a lasting solution.

If we as a people, as a nation, wish to legalize abortion, then that law must be codified by Congress. Democrats realize this will not happen.

The votes are not there. This is why liberals need the Supreme Court to legislate from the bench, because they cannot get this law through Congress.

I am not qualified to express an opinion on abortion. I will never become pregnant, and I would never try and “Mansplain” to any woman how she should think on the subject.

But I am an American citizen, and I do have an opinion as to how our government works, and on how our laws are derived.

Randy R. Rush Manahawkin

When Politics Became More Important Than Principles I shall not be alive much longer. I’ve had enough time in this world!

Let me tell you why I do not dread leaving this place.

I’ve always believed that the USA was the greatest nation on earth. This may or may not be true; but it was the underlying per-

ception providing me with confidence that America was especially blessed and, although never perfect, capable of self-correction and self-improvement.

The Preamble of our Constitution commences with WE THE PEOPLE. This little masterpiece explains the purposes of our founding document, a Constitution totally new to the world in its day.

To establish a more perfect union; to establish justice; to ensure domestic tranquility; to provide for the national defense; to ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our prosperity…etc.!

Alas! What has become of this venture dedicated to the common good of all citizens?

I’ll tell you. We’ve resumed our disastrous Civil War! The Republican Party was in those days on the right side of history, against the barbarism of slavery, upon which the southern states’ economy was based. Slaves were very valuable commodities, not even human!

There have been exceptional Republican presidents and Congress(wo)men in the past, but I am full of dread and remorse at what has become of the Republican Party!

When thugs assault the very center and symbol of our democracy, incited and encouraged by numerous Republican members of Congress in perverse loyalty to a former demigod-president of questionable loyalties, I mourn the death of that Preamble and of the Constitution itself!

And these many Republi-

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Previous Letter A Good Civics Lesson Editor’s note: This is in response to the July 2 letter “Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words” by Ken Schorr.

Good for you Ken. You are right on buddy and I compliment you for a wonderful piece of literature that more Americans should read. God bless you and your family, brother.

Lee Mercy Bayville

Biden Solved The Baby Formula Shortage I am taking this time to give a much-delayed shout out to show support for Joe Biden for fixing the baby formula shortage.

That might seem like ancient history right now, and it’s because of his hard work.

He reopened a production facility, used the Defense Production Act to increase supply, and cut a bunch of red tape to get the job done.

There was a problem – a huge problem – and his administration solved it.

Isn’t that what a president is

Camille Jones Beach Haven

What Will The Press Make Of Sarah Palin?

Before Donald Trump was the subject of media torture lasting years like we have never seen before, Sarah Palin lived through that type of hell when she was John McCain’s running mate for the presidency.

Sarah is now saying “I am back,” and she is running for Alaska’s House seat this fall.

I watched what Sarah lived through, and I was thrilled she made a whole bunch of money after that political insanity by writing books etc., and she is making a comeback after monetizing her popularity. Good for her.

But, is she forgotten when time comes to campaigning for the House seat, or is she going to “go through Sarah Palin haters hell” again?

The Tr ump haters, of course, are also Sarah Palin haters. Do they have enough energy to split their time between the other candidates supported by Trump, and Sarah, or will they give Sarah a pass?

People who chronicle elections will have a doozy to write about in the fall, from this viewpoint, even though this upcoming election will focus on many other really serious life changing issues.

David F. Lipton Beachwood

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Continued From Page 5 signed by all five of the Ocean County Commissioners.

“Please know that this Board stands united,” reads the endorsement letter. “Not only for Mike Mastronardy and Barbara Lanuto as the best and honest choice for Chair and Vice-Chair but, more importantly, for good government.”

This endorsement was surprising. Jack Kelly, Ocean County Commissioner Director, and Gilmore are business partners in a consulting firm. Gilmore helped many of the commissioners in their previous elections. Gilmore also ran two candidates to challenge the commissioners in this year’s primary. His candidates lost by a large margin.

Gilmore says the reason he decided to seek back his old role was also because he wanted a more unified Republican party in Ocean County.

“I’ve seen the organization split significantly because of fear of retaliation and reprisals,” stated Gilmore. “Even though I supported Sadeghi, I wrote a letter after Holman won. I told everyone we all had to get behind him and continue this great

organization.”

According to Gilmore, shortly thereafter, Holman had a meeting with John Bacchione, who is a Berkeley Township Councilman. Allegedly, Holman said Berkeley was “an island on its own” and would never get any money from the county committee.

The county elites also decided against supporting Bacchione in his race against now Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea.

“Brick Township had a chance last year to win several seats on the governing body,” Gilmore said. “They haven’t won an election in twelve years because of some mistakes Republicans made when they were in power.”

Gilmore claims the county decided they would not provide the Brick candidates any money because he and Jack Kelly were running the campaigns. Nonetheless, Gilmore said he, Kelly, and the Brick Republican chair raised over $100,000 and ended up winning a seat.

Other issues in Manchester and South Toms River led Gilmore to believe that the current regime isn’t playing fair when it comes to doling out financial assistance.

The formation of a new Republican club in Toms River served as further evidence that the party is split in Ocean County.

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BERKELEY – Formerly known as the Beach Ball A Palooza, Beach Ball Blast will be on July 22 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at John C Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island, 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township.

Non-profit groups & vendors wanted for the “Beach Ball Blast.” The 10th Annual Beach Ball Blast is rapidly approaching. Same great event as years past but with a new name and location! This premier event hosted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department usually draws a large crowd of all ages.

The evening will include a variety of food trucks, vendors, and music by Jimmy and the Parrots, who were named the best “Trop Rock” band in the country. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Disabled parking on site.

Non-profit groups are invited, free of charge, to use this event as a fundraiser by providing various activities, information, or food. They are also accepting food and craft vendors for a small fee.

If you are interested in participating, contact Victoria at 732-506-9090 ext. 5951 or email her at VWagner@co.ocean.nj.us.

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In another location, Toms River Public Works, Ocean County Parks, the DEP and Veolia (formerly Suez water) were out and about. They also had more than a thousand kids cleaning up their school grounds, parks, and beaches in Toms River, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Surf City, Beachwood, and Pine Beach.

In the Plumsted/Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, crews collected 10 bags of garbage. The bags were transported out with the help of alpacas. Other locations included Allaire Park in Wall and Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor.

The clean-ups were part of the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an event started by the DEP in 2011, said Karen Walzer, Public Outreach Coordinator for the Barnegat Bay Partnership, which is the group that took the lead on organizing the blitz since 2019.

“Litter is everywhere – on our streets, in our parks, on our shorelines, and in the water. Blown by the wind on trash day, tossed out car windows, intentionally dumped –

The Berkeley Times, July 16, 2022, Page 9 however it gets there, it’s an eyesore and bad for the environment,” Walzer said.

“The Barnegat Bay Blitz brings volunteers together with one goal in mind – removing litter to keep the land and water in the Barnegat Bay watershed (land area that drains to the bay) clean.”

Volunteers got into kayaks to clean Lake Shenandoah in Lakewood, Tuckerton Creek at the Tuckerton Seaport, and on the bay in Eagleswood. Divers from the Berkeley Underwater Search and Rescue team removed trash from the bottom of Cedar Creek. Some people took boats to bay islands off Seaside Heights.

“Through all of these efforts, Blitz volunteers removed a total of 172 bags of trash and 57 tons of larger household and construction debris,” Walzer said. “This year’s Blitz was made possible by a generous donation from the Knudson family in the name of their parents, Richard and Karen Knudson, long-time residents of Barnegat Township. Thanks to their support, the bay and land around it is safer and cleaner.”

Meanwhile, the DEP focused its clean-up efforts on other areas of the state. One of the 28 National Estuary Programs, the Barnegat Bay Partnership works to protect and restore the water quality and natural resources of the bay and its entire watershed.

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The area has four streets and five bars, he said. People going to the bars will park on the residential side streets. Employees are competing with patrons for parking, and both groups close out residents. He asked officials if parking and traffic is taken into consideration when restaurants and taverns are being proposed.

Township Planner Jim Oris said that the business owner pays for the traffic study, but the town is not responsible for doing their own study. The onus is on the developer.

Generally speaking, when an application for a development is before a town’s land use board, the board can only make decisions based on that application. They can’t consider what’s already in the area.

In other words, if the Planning Board is deciding whether to allow a new restaurant, they can’t deny it just because there are other restaurants in the area.

“Parking is so bad in South Seaside Park,

especially when Island Beach State Park closes,” Whiteman said. Then, everyone who had hoped to go to the state beach will instead go to the Berkeley ones.

“Usually the beach people leave by 4, but then the restaurants start opening up.

“If you don’t want to do anything, we’ll come up with a plan,” said Whiteman, who led his neighbors in an attempt to leave Berkeley a few years back.

Byrnes said that there had been a study that suggested changing the South Seaside Park residential streets to one-way streets, which would create a narrower roadway. Then, the sides of the roads could have diagonal parking spaces.

One contributing factor is that there are no curbs in front of most if not all homes. That leads to people parking anywhere on the stone that makes up the front of their property.

“Everyone has a 50-foot driveway if they have a 50-foot lot,” said Bill McGrath, a planner and land surveyor who serves the town on a volunteer basis as a member of the Waterways Advisory Committee.

Lavallette installed curbs which helped their parking situation, he said. It provided a 12.5-foot driveway opening for each lot, and the owner had some choice in where the driveway was. The cost for the curbing was prorated to each resident, which he admitted wouldn’t be popular.

“It opens up a tremendous amount of onstreet parking,” he said.

No solution was decided during the course of the meeting.

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GALLOWAY – Hall of Famers, Andree Reed and Sterling Sharpe, will be playing a round of golf with 12 other celebrities on September 8, at Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf Club.

The NFL alumni and other celebrities were all in once informed they would be supporting the NJ active military and their families who are living in distress.

Dine on Us is on a mission to provide off base dining and entertainment opportunities to our active NJ military and their families who are not able to do so for themselves due to economic hardship. By partnering with local restaurants and boardwalk entertainment spots, Dine on Us receives one donated gift card for each gift card purchased of the same value. Dine on Us would like to provide a long overdue family night out, a much-needed date night, entertainment, groceries, and gas gift cards. These custom “care packages” will be valued at $350 each. Dine on Us is working with the American Legion Post 129 and the Red Cross to distribute these care packages to over 125 families on our NJ bases who are in distress.

─Photo courtesy Dine On Us Join on September 8 by registering your foursome online at dineonus.org. Based on your sponsorship level, you will have your choice of listed celebrity to play your round of golf with. This will be a first come, first served basis. What a great opportunity for your foursome to hear some of the celebrities’ great stories and history of their sport as you play an entire round of golf with them.

The money raised from this event will help Dine on Us create a Christmas experience that our NJ Active Military Families will never forget including a wish list from all their children.

In addition to the round of golf, Dine on Us will have a vacation getaway for two to Kiawah Island Resort experience. This trip will be available for all golfers and non-golfers to win. One winner will be picked on September 8th at the dinner after the round of golf. You do not have to participate in the event or be present to win.

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This summer’s line up will “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles” August 19 through 28.

“Hard Rock Atlantic City is thrilled to bring Broadway back to the boardwalk with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment,” said Joe Lupo, president of Hard Rock Atlantic City. “We are happy to continue our partnership and bring shows like ‘Let It Be’ to our guests to celebrate some of music’s most legendary performers.”

“Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment is proud to partner again with Hard Rock Atlantic City to bring these iconic stories about the legends of rock n roll back to the Boardwalk,” says Bob Nederlander, Jr., President & CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment.

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The 2022 shows include: “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles” August 19 through 28.

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Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss.

Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. People talk of stomach problems and tummy aches, belching and pain. But some people have fatigue, or psychiatric issues. Often the blood testing work-up for these conditions does not include one important hormone called “gastrin” which I think should be measured.

Gastrin is a hormone produced in your stomach and duodenum and helps to digest food. When gastrin is elevated, it means that stomach acid production has declined.

If your stomach acid is low, then gastrin levels naturally rise. Gastrin comes to the rescue and says “Stomach cells, you need to make us more stomach acid.” Gastrin is important because it helps you to produce HCL, as in hydrochloric acid which is how you digest your meals.

Consumers have been taught to dislike stomach acid, but you shouldn’t. You need proper levels of stomach acid. And gastrin is a hormone that responds to the amount of stomach acid present in your stomach on any given day. If there’s not enough acid, gastrin will rise to stimulate acid production. By the way, the term hypochlorhydria is used for people with low stomach acid levels.

Measuring gastrin levels with a blood test is something that lends tremendous insight. High gastrin is often associated with hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) and may cause any of the following: • Belching • Flatulence immediately after eating • Bad breath • Heartburn • Fatigue • Frequent infections The reason these symptoms occur is

because a condition of hypochlorhydria means that you are no longer able to extract and absorb essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, B12, folate and protein. Regardless of the body’s weight, the cells are starving for nutrition due to the lack of these nutrients… which I’m saying could be due to the lack of acid. Supplements of betaine are often used. Work with a practitioner if you’d like to correct your acid levels with betaine. Don’t just take betaine because it will hurt you if you have normal or high stomach acid.

And now, for the three surprising reasons gastrin levels should be evaluated with a blood test: 1. You have chronic GI complaints such as flatulence right after eating, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux and early satiety which means you feel full quickly.

2. You have chronic fatigue which could mean you have anemia, or hypothyroidism.

3. If you have anxiety or psychiatric concerns. A negative mood has been associated with higher gastrin levels. It may be tied to increased adrenergic activity, but regardless of the cause, mood is definitely impacted by shifts in gastrin and this comes as a surprise to most practitioners.

Gastrin is a good hormone, it supports stomach health, and assists with small intestine and pancreatic function. It helps you metabolize all the food on your plate and extract critical life-sustaining minerals. But like any good thing, you want normal levels of gastrin. If you’ve enjoyed this article, and would like to read the longer, more comprehensive version, visit my website, suzycohen.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Murphy Administration Provides Over $794M To Hospitals

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) released the fiscal year 2023 hospital Charity Ca re, G r a du ate Med ical Educat ion (GME), and Graduate Medical Education Supplemental (GME-S) funding distributions. This is part of over $794 million in hospital funding provided in the FY2023 Appropriations Act signed

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NJ DOH also continues to suppor t Graduate Medical Education funding,

providing $218 million to all teaching hospitals and $24 million in additional funding to the 14 hospitals that serve the greatest proportion of individuals enrolled in New Jersey Medicaid.

The budget includes $342 million in Charity Care funding, which is distributed to all 71 hospitals in the state and is used to support hospitals’ delivery of free or reduced cost hospital care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients. The distribution of charity care is primarily based on the uncompensated care provided by each hospital.

The State also continues its commitment to improving maternal outcomes and connections to behavioral health ca re by dedicat i ng $210 m illion to the Quality Improvement Program in FY2023. All acute care hospitals are eligible to participate in this program.

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CyberStart America is a months-long, immersive cybersecurity competition intended to introduce students to the various facets of a career in cyberse cu r it y, i nclud i ng code brea k i ng, p r og r a m m i ng, ne t wor k i ng, d ig it a l forensics and more.

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The competition’s influence is crucial at a time when the U.S. is experiencing a cybersecurity workforce deficit, with more than 700,000 vacancies reported nationwide, 16,000 of which remain unfilled in New Jersey.

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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items Wanted 1968 Chevelle - 5200 miles. Blue.

454 V-8 Richman 4SP Posi, black interior, new disc breaks, new exhaust, 138 serial #. New fuel tank, Tach.

Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072.

(29) 2007 Buick Lacrosse CX - Silver.

Auto. 6 cyl. 55,000 miles. New tires. Inspection 6/24. Needs parking brake cable. Car sold as is. $6,500. 848-986-0839.

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For Sale Meigi Adult Electric Tricycle Bike - All accessories. Brand new, driven less than one mile. $1,300 firm. 609-342-4378 (32)

For Rent Adult Community - Crestwood Village 5 in Whiting (55+). Larger 2 BD, 1 BA, powder room, porch, washer/ dryer, garage, AC. No pets. No smoking. $1,400/month plus utilities. 732864-1419. Cell 732-604-0323.

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Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc.

Call Nancy 973-756-7930.

(29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com.

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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (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.

(30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items.

Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365.

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, 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 ) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Urgently Hiring - Full-Time Telemarketing Sales Representatives. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Position is IN-OFFICE ONLY! Located in Downtown Toms River. Hourly Pay Plus Commission & Bonuses Paid Weekly. INTERESTED? Email: marketing@frontieragency.io. (31) Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(22) P/T Help Wanted Cleaning - Couple mornings a week. 2-3 Saturdays a month (Sat. til September). Must have reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License. Pet friendly. Call Donna 732-330-5916.

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LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect.

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

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area.

Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

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Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

(27) Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31) CBJ General Contracting-Roofing Special. Repairs, shingle over and complete tear offs. $ave - As low as $4.00 sq. ft. *Remove existing shingles to wood decking, *Replace any rotted wood, *Install underlayment, flashing, vents, and shingles. *Remove all debris, meticulous clean up. *Warranty/satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Liscence #13VH11804800.

No job too big or too small, we do it all. 35 years experience, excellent references. Call 732-850-5060. (32) PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Learn CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, or Active Shooter Response. Many other programs available www.hbradshaw.net. We bring the training to you! Low cost, flexible scheduling, expert instructors 732-408-5954.

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Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome.

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Auction For A Difference 2022

Community Family Nights BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Municipal Alliance presents Community Family Nights on Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Starting July 11 through August 22 at Birch & Surf Park.

Opening night: free t-shirts (limited

amount). Play bingo and win prizes, crafts, games, snack stand and much more!

Free event open to the community volunteers needed. If you are a local organization and would like to set up a table at one of our nights, contact groma@comcast.net.

BERKELEY – Auction for a Difference, the annual Gift Auction/Tricky Tray event will be on September 17 at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company.

Event benefits POAC Autism Services and NJAW (POAC’s Online Support/Events Group). Doors open at 4 p.m., numbers will

be called between 6 and 6:30 p.m. You must be 18 years or older to attend. No children.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

One of those annoying summertime staples at the Jersey Shore is traffic – lots and lots of traffic. Here is a stunning aerial shot of the Highlands Bridge during the recent holiday weekend. The photo was taken by Stan Berger (Facebook.com/LikeStansPhotos) and it means tourism is in full swing. Berger will be enjoying a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game in August. Wanna win some tickets? Email your summer shore pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper!

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Inside The Law If You Are A Victim Of An Accident Michael J. Deem, Esq. Or Other Incident, Remember Social Media Is Not Your Friend By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & 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.

What to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Avoid doing anything on social media that could hurt your claim. You only have one opportunity to get this right, so you should leave nothing to chance. Tell your friends to refrain from posting anything about you or tagging you in photos on social media — past, present, or future.

If you see the need to delete anything from your accounts, ask your attorney fi rst. 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.”

• Don’t accept “friend” or “follow” requests from people you don’t know.

• Don’t bad-mouth the insurance company.

• Don’t defend your actions during the accident.

• Don’t send texts or private messages.

• Don’t lie, especially about when events occurred. Everything online is timestamped and can be used against you.

Contact R.C. Shea & Associates If You Have Been Injured If you’re the victim of an accident then choosing the right personal injury lawyer is the most important decision you will make. At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will handle your case. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us now to get started.(732) 505-1212.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 16 - june 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An unexpected phone call may bring good news or clarity, and someone might intrigue you by sharing an array of romantic notions in the upcoming week. Cut through the parts that don’t feel relevant; embrace what does.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let romance take a backseat to fact-finding in the week ahead. You may be accustomed to harmonious relationships, but it takes two to make that a reality. Remember your opinion is just one of many.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be tempted to roam too far for love. Don’t form any romantic attachments based on mere infatuation in the week ahead. You will fit in much better with good friends or a discussion group.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can deftly navigate the gap between fact and fiction, so shine your light when you have a chance to explore inspiring ideas in the upcoming week.

Capitalize on your ability to present yourself with confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may spend more time than usual with friends or in your inner world. Displaying self-discipline and organizational skills could put you at the head of the pack by the end of the week. Meet deadlines promptly to hold your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your friendliness can dial your popularity up a notch. You may need to be more discriminating about your tribe in the upcoming week. Someone who wants to get closer might not be who you think they are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let someone new become the center of your life when you are just an option in theirs. You can handle workplace situations in an imaginative way, but some people may misunderstand your intentions this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trying to get over on someone always returns in kind, so a cooperative approach is a better choice. You may be more satisfied as the week unfolds if you make your own way, keep your feet on the ground and perform diligent research.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circulate and meet new people, but don’t attach too much meaning to someone’s innocent flirtation. Stay at a safe distance from new contacts and avoid steamy romantic encounters in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can give up or give it all you’ve got. Map out strategies to keep your money safe or to keep your business in the black as this week unfolds. Avoiding waste is always a sound business practice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do a reality check before you whip out a credit card in the week ahead. Be sure to ask for advice from trusted advisers before you make a major purchase or investment. You may end up with extra duties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your desire for romantic encounters could distract you from concrete accomplishments in the week ahead. You could fall behind or experience some awkward moments if you indulge in too many fantasies.

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