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Megan Zuckerman took part in the NYJL’s 120th Anniversary Cookbook.

By Alyssa Riccardi BR ICK – A lifelong resident has been selected as an Outstanding Volunteer by The New York Junior League (NYJL).

Out of over 2,400 volunteers, Megan Zuckerman of Brick is one of five women receiving this recognition. The

Outstanding Volunteer working with more than award is the organiza- 60 community-based tion’s highest honors, organizations – primaracknowledging volun- ily ones that work with teers who exemplify women, children, and a superior standard of families – to provide excellence in volun- life skills programs to youth and adults who teerism.

The New York Junior are navigating periods of League is a women’s difficult transition.

Zuckerman, a graduate volunteer organization based in New York City (Volunteer - See Page 4)

3rd Pumpout Boat To Serve Local Bay

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - In a shared services agreement between the township and Ocean County, the operation and maintenance of three pumpout boats will patrol the northern portion of Barnegat Bay this

boating season.

The third boat - which has yet to be named - is scheduled to begin service this spring, and will join “The Bay Saver,” and “The Bay Defender.”

All three will service the effluent discharge of the boaters in the wa-

ters of Brick Township, said Councilman Steve Feinman during a recent Township Council meeting.

“The pump out boats provide a convenient, inexpensive and environmentally safe means for boaters to dispose of the eff luent waste

in this agreement,” he said.

Brick operates and maintains the pumpout boats and the county reimburses the township up to $50,000 for costs incurred by the three boats, Feinman added.

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Photos by Mark Bator A stained glass window commemorates the Four Chaplains and the selfless acts aboard the S.S. Dorchester.

By Mark Bator M A NCH EST ER - On a near-perfect winter day, the annual ceremony commemorating the Four Chaplains was held at the historic Cathedral of the Air. With the assistance of American Legion Post 129 in Toms River, the Cathedral of the Air Committee held their an nual com memorative event, honori ng t he fou r A r my chaplains of various faiths who self lessly assisted their fellow servicemen in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943.

The story was recounted by the Nat i o n a l D i r e c t o r of

the Fou r Chaplai ns Foundation, William Kaemmer, who gave the memorial address to the crowd in attendance.

Set t i ng sail f rom New York on January 23, 1943, the S.S. Dorchester with 902 servicemen, merchant

seamen, and civilians onboard, was passing the coast of Newfou nd la nd at about 12:55 a.m. whe n it encou ntered a German submar ine patrolling the North Atlantic. Converted into a n A r my t r a n sp or t carrier, the 5,649-ton vessel was targeted by submarine U223, which torpedoed the ship as it ferried soldiers bound for service in the European Theater. The transport vessel quickly began to take on water and would, in less than 30 minutes, sink below the icy waves of the North Atlantic.

As the ship began to sink, the four chaplains of different religions, Lt. George L. Fox (a Methodist reverend), Lt. Alexander D. Goode (a rabbi), Lt. (Four Chaplains See Page 4)

Berley Hanna, Jr. is presented the award by William Kaemmer as Roger Gengaro and Michael Schaffer look on.

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of Fordham University, joined the NYJL in 2014 and currently serves as the Training Council Head and Secretary of the Communications Work Group.

“It’s really great because it allows you to make an impact on the community while also having a strong community in and of itself. With all the other volunteers, I’ve made a lot of really close friends,” Zuckerman said.

Some of Zuckerman’s previous roles includes Membership Area Associate, member of the Nominating, Provisional Training, Digital Communications, Affiliation committees, as well as Co-Chair of the 120th Anniversary Cookbook Task Force. In 2021, the organization celebrated 120 years and created a cookbook to raise funds for its volunteer work.

“It was a very long, multi-year process to create the book and then sell it. We ended up having a ton of recipes coming in. It was a really great experience,” she said.

“It’s funny because I do not cook myself, I’m the furthest thing from a cook. When I saw the opportunity to get involved with the committee that was planning the cookbook, I reached out because the co-chair was someone who I really admire and I offered my services more on the admin-

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Clark V. Poling (a Baptist reverend) and Lt. John P. Washington (a Catholic priest) worked to calm the soldiers and help facilitate an orderly evacuation. While the deckhands attempted to pass out life vests to all the men onboard, the supply ran out before each man had received one.

It was at this point that the four chaplains offered up their own life vests to the other servicemen and then looked to help as many men as possible into the lifeboats.

“This act is selfless service,” said Kaemmer. “They gave up their life jackets to save others. And again, think about this. People died in the war all the time.

These guys voluntarily gave up their only chance for survival.”

When they could do no more to assist physically, the four then linked arms and looked to console any remaining crew members by leading communal prayers and singing hymns. The four men went down with the ship and were posthumously awarded both the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart on December 19, 1944.

Each of the chaplains were nominated to receive the Medal of Honor, but were declared ineligible as they had not engaged in combat with enemy forces. Subsequently, the Four Chaplains’ Medal was created by the United States Congress on July 14, 1960, and were presented posthumously to the next of kin of each of the four chaplains on January 18, 1961.

istrative side.”

“I got involved that way as a regular committee member, then eventually vicechair, and then the co-chair asked me to be her co-chair for the project so that was a huge honor to be asked to do that. It was really amazing to see the project come to fruition,” she added.

Outside of the NYJL, Zuckerman volunteers as France 2012 Class Ambassador and Philanthropy Council Member for School Year Abroad, Secretary of the Billion Oyster Project’s Young Leadership Committee, and member of the Central Park Conservancy’s Greensward Circle and Museum of the City of New York’s Director’s Circle. She works in marketing for an educational consultancy.

On February 24, Zuckerman was honored at the organization’s72nd Annual Winter Ball for her dedication to serving the local community.

“It’s a huge honor. It was a really big surprise when I found out back in October,” she said. “I joined the organization when I was in college. At fi rst, I was really timid and nervous to take on a leadership role but thanks to other volunteers really encouraging me to step up and always push myself, I ended up taking on several different leadership roles to get to where I am now. It’s really given me a lot and helped me grow professionally, personally.

It’s really exciting to be honored.”

Twenty-seven years later, Congress established February 3 as Four Chaplains Day. This day is often marked with official proclamations, commemorative events and many municipalities will even fly flags at half-mast.

During the ceremony, American Legion member Berley Hanna, Jr. was presented the Legion of Honor of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains award. The award, which is presented annually, is essentially a humanitarian award given to individuals who have demonstrated acts of selfless service to the community at large.

“It was a body of work,” said Past Department Commander Roger Gengaro of the American Legion. Gengaro, who spoke at the service, was the individual who had nominated Hanna for the award.

“It wasn’t just [this] year. I’ve known him for quite some time and I’ve served with him on many different committees and programs. I feel like he was a person that was eligible for the Legion of Honor Award not only for what he did, but the way he goes about doing it. He’s a genuine person and to me, that’s important.”

After receiving the award, Hanna was joined by past award winners, who received a standing ovation from those who had attended the service.

“It doesn’t have to do with military service,” said American Legion chaplain Michael Schaffer, who led the service and acted as its moderator. “It has to do with the fact that you have a concern about your fellow man, and you’ve gone above and beyond the necessary to make sure (Four Chaplains - See Page 5)

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that people get taken care of, or their situation gets resolved.”

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Continued From Page 1 Pumpout Boat Program began in 1988 with the first boat, “Circle of Life,” which was retired last season after 25 years in operation.

Since then, over 2.4 million gallons of concentrated eff luent waste have been pumped out of holding tanks and portable toilets from some 114,470 boats that would have otherwise been discharged into the intercoastal waters of Ocean County, and empty their tanks into the sewer system.

The pumpout boats service recreational boats throughout the Barnegat Bay, from the Manasquan River to Little Egg Harbor.

The Brick Times, February 24, 2024, Page 5 nally conceived as a memorial chapel to those individuals who had lost their lives in aerial service to their country. While its imposing stone exterior carries a sense of grandeur, the interior is solemn, with numerous commemorative plaques adorning its walls.

One of the most striking tributes can

be seen immediately upon entering the cathedral, as a stained-glass window commemorates the tragic events of February 3, 1943, and the four chaplains of the Dorchester.

“The sacrifice that those gentlemen made that night was something above and beyond what [most] of the people on

the planet would ever do,” said Schaffer.

“And not necessarily are they being honored for their heroism; they’re being honored for the commitment that they made when they decided to go into the ministry to serve their brothers. No man can do a greater deed than laying his life down for another.”

They respond to requests from boaters in open waters and in some marinas.

The boats operate on weekends from memorial day through mid-October from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. There is no charge for the service.

Pumpout boats can be contacted by captain’s cell phones or on the Marine VHF radio channel 9 by identifying the boat, its location and service requested.

The pumpout vessels are purchased by the county with grants provided through the Clean Vessel Act Program with federal and state funds.

For more information visit the online interactive NJ Pumpout Guide at njboating.org.

In other township news, each year the Brick Township PBA Local 230 celebrates police officers’ accomplishments during their annual awards dinner.

Police Officer Mike Miller, Badge #218 was named as the Kristopher DeMarco Police Officer of the Year. This award is bestowed upon an officer who exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and commitment to public safety.

Officer Miller has been a member of the Brick Police Department since 2004 and has served as a Field Training Officer, and has served on the SERT team and Marine Unit.

Police Detective Tara Schinder was awarded the Lt. Thomas McNelis Award.

This award is bestowed upon a member of the department who is in a supervisor or specialty role, who has brought public acclaim to his or herself, the department or the law enforcement profession.

Detective Schinder has been a member of the Brick Police Department since 2003 and has served in the Detective Bureau since 2016. She is well-known in the community through her time as a DARE officer.

Among her responsibilities are tracking registered sex offenders for Megan’s Law, serving as a negotiator and working on many cases involving the most vulnerable members of the society.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27 at 7 p.m.

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To purchase a badge online, you must have an account on the Community Pass registration system used by the Recreation Department. When you log in to your account, click on the “Click Here To Register” tab and you

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL There’s Enough For Everyone There’s a really sad reaction I’ve seen whenever a group receives aid of some sort. It begins with “What about…”

It doesn’t really matter what the groups are. If addicts are being given medical help, someone will say “What about seniors?” If the poor are given free education, someone will say “What about the middle class?”

If undocumented immigrants are given anything, someone will say “What about me?”

This is a good argument, but it makes me sad, but not just because of the ‘whataboutism’ of it all.

In fact, I agree with them most of the time. If one group is given something for free, why not spread the love? Is one group really more deserving than another?

We produce so much food that we throw it away.

Dumpsters outside of grocery stores and restaurants are full of perfectly good food. There’s so much money that we throw millions of dollars at stupid stuff every year. We’re one of the richest countries on the planet.

There’s enough money to spread around.

So, why doesn’t it?

Choice.

We don’t want to spread

the money around.

If veterans are going hungry, it’s because rich people and politicians don’t want to feed them.

If people are dying because they’re not getting health care, it’s because rich people and politicians don’t want them to have it.

There’s enough to go around. We just have to tell the people in charge what to do with our money. We have to vote for politicians who actually want to help people other than themselves and their families.

There’s also a nefarious issue with this line of questioning. This is politics at its worst. A Republican will

see refugees seeking asylum and say “What about veterans?” A Democrat will see a billion dollars spent on a bomber and say “What about inner city schools?”

The fact is, there’s plenty of money for the veterans, the inner city schools, the poor, the middle class, the immigrants - everybody.

But the politicians would rather see us fighting among ourselves.

They want the conservative voters to righteously protect the veterans. They want the liberal voters to be heartbroken over minority children. That’s what gets people riled up and makes them vote. It’s all spin.

Instead of using the resources we have, and helping everyone, the left and right make us fight each other over who gets funding. It’s a death match arena, and the ending is fixed. No one wins.

Besides, look at it this way, if the Green New Deal ever gets passed, liberals would have one less reason to vote.

Democrats have a motive to let the environment suffer in order to get votes and donations.

Same is true on the other side. If veterans got 100% of everything they needed, then Republicans wouldn’t be able to solicit you for their votes and financial

contributions. Republicans have a motive to let veterans suffer in order to get your votes and donations.

The truth is, we can save the environment and make sure veterans have everything they need and cure the root cause of homelessness and make sure everyone has enough to eat.

But the powers that be would rather we fight among ourselves instead.

Think about that the next time someone says “What about…”

the state?

The Murphy administration has set a target of 11 GW of offshore wind power by 2035, establishing New Jersey as a major U.S. offshore wind industry hub. Now is the time to go big on the next round of New Jersey offshore wind awards. Clean renewable energy promoting innovation and economic development while also supporting family-sustaining union jobs is a win-win for everyone and benefits the entire state.

As Governor Murphy stated in his recent State of the State Address, a key piece of advancing clean energy goals is strengthening organized labor by meaningfully growing New Jersey’s unionized workforce and increasing the number of apprenticeship programs in emerging fields such as clean energy. This goal, highlighted in the Governor’s address, is one that our membership shares with the Governor. IBEW Local 400 has been providing a skilled electrical workforce to both Monmouth and Ocean counties for over a century. Our partnership with Attentive Energy, through the Attentive Energy Two project, will generate opportunities in offshore wind across New

Jersey.

Since being selected by the BPU, the Attentive Energy Two project will help Local 400 expand the reach of its apprenticeship programs, ensuring a diverse and ready workforce, prepared to undertake the complexities of offshore wind projects.

Moreover, Attentive Energy’s partnership fosters Local 400’s collaboration with sister locals throughout the state and will offer critical pre-apprenticeship training to traditionally underrepresented groups in the electrical trades, including members of overburdened communities, women, veterans, differently-abled New Jersey residents, and others.

Real momentum to grow offshore wind capacity is building at different levels of government. Let’s advance this momentum with the next round of offshore wind awards in New Jersey.

Labor unions and offshore wind companies are ready for the demands of complex infrastructure projects to meet clean energy goals while providing well-paid work to New Jerseyans along the way.

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Letters To The Editor Our Ocean Deserves Better Climate change impacts require immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, chief among them reducing energy use and waste.

The government, however, is focusing on massive ocean industrialization beginning with offshore wind, transforming the ocean into giant power plants.

This, despite the industry being in economic and technological turmoil as seen in recent media coverage.

Consider the magnitude: millions of acres of ocean habitat filled with thousands of turbines as tall as the Chrysler

building, over 10,000 miles of high voltage cables emitting electromagnetic fields. It is a never-before-seen scale of human industrial invasion and abuse of an ecosystem, which would never be allowed on land.

The ocean deserves protection, after all, it is the planet’s best buffer against climate change.

Alarmingly, New Jersey recently announced it will double its already unreasonable offshore wind commitment, and the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced a plan to move even faster, expediting more offshore wind offshore wind development by releasing their Draft Programmatic Environmental

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To be clear, Clean Ocean Action (“COA”) is not opposed to the idea of offshore wind (OSW), COA opposes the reckless scope, scale, and speed currently underway due to the lack of robust independent science, transparency, good governance, and due diligence. Our ocean deserves better - a fair pilot project, a cost/benefit analysis, and real public engagement.

Make your voice heard. This is a unique time as the government has opened opportunities for public comments on these projects. To find out more about BOEM’s public and in-person meetings, visit cleanoceanaction.org.

Some say that climate change is the greatest threat to marine life. That may be true, but this massive industrialization of offshore wind will only increase grave stress and harm to an already overburdened ecosystem. In fact, by BOEM’s own admission, “there would be no collective impact on global warming as a result of offshore wind projects.”

In sum, when has industrialization ever benefitted the environment?

Cindy Zipf Executive Director Clean Ocean Action

Union Labor Calls For Offshore Wind Clean, renewable energy not only propels innovation and economic development but also secures family-sustaining union jobs. That is why IBEW Local 400, with nearly a century of experience helping to build New Jersey infrastructure, embraces the transition toward green jobs in offshore wind.

Renewable energy partnerships can ensure opportunities for union labor, provide necessary skills training, set high safety standards, and promote a more diverse workforce. The offshore wind industry is paving the way for significant economic growth, technology innovation, supply chain investments, and good-paying jobs that benefit all New Jersey residents.

Marshaling and manufacturing ports such as the Paulsboro Marine Terminal and the New Jersey Wind Port are poised to become hubs of activity, providing employment for thousands of workers, and creating supply chain opportunities for businesses across the state. How do we advance these opportunities for residents and businesses across

Robert Shimko Business Manager & Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 400

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

Assembly Reps: Proposed Affordable Housing Changes Make Bad Policy Worse TRENTON – It could be called the Unaffordable State. New Jersey’s high taxes and overregulation push millions of New Jersey residents to the brink already. Now, the proposed fix to New Jersey’s affordable housing law will make a bad problem worse, especially for suburban taxpayers, Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra say.

The Democrat-sponsored bill (A4), which passed along party lines, continued the government interference and bloat in New Jersey’s housing crisis. Although hailed by supporters as a much-needed overhaul that promises to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing and provide municipalities with immunity from builders’ remedy lawsuits, it will instead continue to drive up housing costs and property

taxes as suburban and rural communities struggle to pay for infrastructure and services while still leaving municipalities vulnerable to lawsuits and fines.

“We can’t just talk about building housing. This bill offers no plan to address all the important public policy issues that come with it: transportation, water quality, jobs, schools,” McGuckin (R-Ocean) said. “We should chuck the entire system and address the infrastructure needs first before we just allow the builders to build more. This is why I oppose every effort the state has tried to so far. The state should come up with a comprehensive plan.”

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra opposed the bill overhauling the affordable housing system and increasing municipal obli-

gations for the next decade when it came to the Assembly floor for a vote. The bill (A4) changing the affordable housing rules passed 51 to 28 along party lines.

If passed, the legislation would replace COAH with a different $16 million bureaucracy, this one called the Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program, overseen by the Department of Community Affairs. Affordable housing unit obligations could cost suburban taxpayers more than $65 billion over 10 years.

Republicans also argued the bill fails to take into account the geographic diversity that makes New Jersey unique among the 50 states while also ignoring the real needs of residents: building affordable housing where jobs and resources are plentiful. Rather than playing to these

strengths, the legislation would diminish them.

“We need to help more people in New Jersey without jamming more development down every community’s throat.

This bill doesn’t differentiate between a one-square-mile town and a 50-squaremile town,” Kanitra (R-Ocean) added.

“We’re overburdened with insanely high property taxes, and are consistently sticking residents with the highest property taxes in the country that checks aren’t keeping up with. This bill isn’t doing residents any favors and will make the cost of living and property taxes worse without regard to logistical considerations. We need responsible, fact-based solutions to ensure everyone can thrive in New Jersey.”

NJ Allocates $95M From Opioid Recovery And Remediation Fund From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced the allocation of over $95 million from New Jersey’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to support critical programs tackling the opioid crisis, connecting New Jerseyans with tools to reduce overdoses and other harms of substance use, and supporting the treatment and recovery of residents struggling with substance use disorders. At the recommendation of the State’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council and with extensive input from the public, six programs addressing four priority areas – harm reduction, prevention and recovery support, treatment, and housing – have been identified to receive funding over the next two to three years.

“Today we are making a historic investment in life-saving and life-changing programs that will connect those suffering from a substance use disorder with the help they need. By bringing together service providers, subject matter experts, and those who have experienced firsthand the impact of the opioid crisis, we have identified key programs to maximize the State’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation

Fund,” said Governor Murphy. “Together, the services being funded will empower families and individuals in New Jersey who have felt the devastating impact of addiction, giving them the resources necessary to support sustained recovery.”

This funding will be invested in initiatives to bolster services and address the needs of those who have been adversely impacted by the opioid crisis: $24 million over two years will expand harm reduction and drug user health services at authorized Harm Reduction Centers, and will deploy harm reduction supplies through partner organizations in high-need areas. This will support startup and expansion by the 32-and-counting Harm Reduction Center sites authorized under P.L. 2021, c.396 as implemented in 2023. $17.505 million over three years will expand operations at New Jersey’s 22 Community Peer Recovery Centers, which provide treatment information and other resources in supportive, substance-free environments. $9.025 million over three years will replace and add mobile units providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in the community. $19.5 million over three years will scale remote referrals to enable 24/7 connections to care from vetted treatment providers and harm reduction services. This statewide ex-

pansion aims to build upon federal funding that DOH is using to pilot the Medication for Addiction Treatment & Electronic Referrals (MATTERS NJ) platform in four counties. $17 million over three years will bolster the supported housing continuum, including emergency shelter beds for immediate needs, short-term rental subsidies, transitional housing beds, and permanent housing assistance. $8.1 million over three years will expand the New Jersey Keeping Families Together program, which supports parents with opioid use disorder through housing vouchers and rental subsidies, case management, linkage to community services, and therapeutic supports.

The Departments of Human Services, Health, and Children and Families will administer these initiatives. Meanwhile, New Jersey will continue to address new challenges in the opioid response including the emerging threat of fentanyl adulterated or associated with xylazine (FAAX) in the drug supply nationwide. In 2024, $500,000 will be used to deploy wound care supplies, hygiene kits, and – through authority under P.L.2023, c.224 enacted in January – xylazine testing supplies.

Collectively, this spending builds on the hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars that the Murphy Administration has already invested to reduce harm and save lives through innovation and evidence-based initiatives across state

agencies.

“My office continues to work hard to ensure that the companies that created the opioid crisis are held accountable for the incalculable harm it has done to our residents and our communities,” said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “No amount of money can undo the suffering caused by this crisis or bring back the lives lost, but I applaud Governor Murphy and the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council in choosing to prioritize programs that will reduce harm created by the opioid crisis, increase treatment and recovery services across the state, and build and foster resiliency for those struggling with substance use disorder. This focus will save lives and bring needed resources to communities across New Jersey.”

The Advisory Council, which was established by Executive Order No. 305, and codified by P.L.2023, c.25, is tasked with making recommendations for the Administration’s consideration regarding the prioritization and effective use of the State’s share of the nationwide settlement agreements with several opioid manufacturers and distributors for their contributions to the ongoing opioid epidemic. The State of New Jersey, along with eligible counties and municipalities, will receive over $1 billion in settlement funds over the next two decades. As a result, the Advisory Council is also undertaking longer-term strategic planning.

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By Alyssa Riccardi EDISON – Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) has announced the passing of their former co-CEO of the network John K. Lloyd.

From 2016 to 2018, Lloyd served as co-CEO and played an important part instrumental in the 2016 merger of Meridian Health and Hackensack University Health Network, forming Hackensack Meridian Health.

“John’s legacy lives on in New Jersey and at Hackensack Meridian Health. Beyond being a visionary leader, John was a wonderful man, well-known throughout HMH as being someone who truly cared for each and every team member,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “He brought his authentic self to work every day, and dedicated his life to serving his team, and our patients. It was a privilege to work beside him as co-CEO. He was a great colleague, mentor and a true friend. Our network extends our deepest condolences to the entire Lloyd family.”

Before serving as co-CEO, Lloyd was president and CEO of Meridian Health. Under his leadership, Meridian was rated among the top performing health systems in New Jersey for clinical quality.

In addition, Meridian was recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States six times. Meridian received numerous state and national recognitions for patient care and nursing excellence. They were the first health system in the country to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

When Lloyd was named president of Jersey

Shore Medical Center in1982 ,the hospital was at a crossroads, according to a press release.

“In collaboration with physicians, trustees, employees, and community leaders, Lloyd quickly set the hospital on a track to success.

Today, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is one of the leading independent academic medical centers in the nation,” the press release states. “Lloyd was instrumental in developing Meridian’s continuum of care, providing greater access to care for the communities we serve. HMH’s ambulatory network is, in large part, what it is today, because of John’s vision and leadership.”

Lloyd graduated from Princeton University and served in the United States Marine Corps, before attaining a Masters of Business Administration in Health Administration at Temple University. In 1972, he entered the healthcare industry as an administrative resident at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia.

Lloyd is a past recipient of the Medical Executive Award from the Academy of Medicine of NJ and the Distinguished Business Leader Award from Monmouth University. Lloyd was recognized by the NJHA as its Healthcare Professional of the Year. Additionally, he has been ranked among the most powerful health care leaders by NJBIZ and has been listed as a “Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know” by Becker’s.

Lloyd was a recipient of the Icon Award

by NJBIZ and the Maurice Pollack Award for Community Service from Monmouth University. Lloyd was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American College of Healthcare Executives of New Jersey.

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OCC Receives Federal Grant For Students’ Basic Needs TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $949,275 to be distributed over the course of three years as part of the U.S. Education Department’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).

The FIPSE grant helps eligible institutions of higher education improve educational opportunities for students from underrepresented communities, by providing funding to support programs that address basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, health care, and dependent care, and report on best practices that improve student outcomes.

Funds will assist OCC’s FIPSE Grant Student Financial Resource Center in its mission to help students meet financial needs in the areas of food security, transportation, technology, health, housing, and dependent care. These are areas of the student’s life outside of academic support that can make reaching their academic goals, staying in classes, and ultimately graduating, challenging.

“It is incredibly exciting to have the ability to provide holistic financial support to the students of Ocean County College,” said James Campbell, OCC’s FIPSE Grant project manager. “There are many resources available to students, but few that can have as significant an impact on the life of a student as the ability to provide a financial

safety net.”

Services provided by OCC’s FIPSE Grant Student Financial Resource Center include direct financial assistance for students as well as connection with campus and community programs for long term support, and are focused in the following areas: Basic Needs Security: obtaining food security, hygiene and cleaning products, and support in utilizing campus and community-based resources, including the Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Transportation Support: including funding for public transit, ride sharing, gasoline, and one-time emergency auto repairs.

Dependent Care Support: vouchers for temporary childcare and dependent care items such as diapers, Depends, formula, nutritional shakes, etc.

Emergency relief: Funding is available to help contribute to auto repair costs, healthcare costs, emergency housing costs, and utilities payments, along with connection to resources both on and off campus that may provide long-term assistance in these areas.

The Basic Needs grant funds $949,275 over the three-year period, and 100% of the college’s program costs are funded by the grant.

More information about the grant program is available on the FIPSE web site.

For more information about OCC’s Student Financial Resource Center program, visit the center online at ocean.edu/fipse-grant-student-financial-resource-center.

Brick Little League Baseball Tryouts BRICK – Brick Little League will be hosting Baseball Tryouts on March 2 with the 8-yearold Minors at 12:30 p.m. and the Majors Division (ages 9 to 12) at 2 p.m. at the Cherry Quay Ballfields All players must be registered by February 24 in order to be eligible to be drafted into the Majors or Minors Division.

The Season will begin in the beginning of April with practices starting in March. Opening Day Ceremonies are set for April 13 at 9 a.m.

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Easter Bunny Photo Event BRICK – Save the date for an eggstra-special time with the Easter Bunny! Hop on over to Jersey Shore Animal Center and join for a fun-filled Hippity-Hoppity event with the Easter Bunny on March 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. (Rain or Shine) What to Expect: Doggy Easter Egg Hunt

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Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Societ BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick.

The program will feature Daniel J. Lieb of the NJ Historical Divers Association. He will present a program about the mystery of a local shipwreck and how it was identified. A careful review of the artifacts recovered over the years by area divers and an exhaustive

search of public records was needed before positive identification of the wreck could be ascertained. Join as the mystery unravels.

Meetings are open to the public and admission is free. Park in the rear of the firehouse and enter by the door on the right on ground level.

For more information on the activities of the society see: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety. com or call 732-785-2500.

4th Annual Craft And Vendor Show BRICK – The Women of St. Paul’s will be hosting their 4th annual Craft and Vendor Show on March 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Mayor Honors High School Marching Band

Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – In a ceremony at the February 13 Township Council Meeting, Mayor Lisa Crate honored the Brick Township High School Marching Dragons for their exceptional competition season during which they captured the New Jersey State Championship.

“Winning a state championship is an incredible achievement, whether that is on a football field, a wrestling mat, a bowling alley or as a marching band. The Marching Dragons showed an extraordinary amount of dedication, commitment, discipline, skill and musicianship this past season,” said Mayor Crate. “Their achievements are a testament to that hard work and it is my honor to recognize them for their well-deserved and well-earned success.”

Mayor Crate proclaimed Thursday, February 15, 2024 as Brick Township High School Marching Dragons Day in the

Township of Brick and presented an official proclamation to Band Director Christian Negri at the meeting.

This past season, the Marching Dragons had an undefeated regular season, placing first in every competition they were in. They won the New Jersey Tournament of Bands Region 7 Championship, the New Jersey Tournament of Bands State Championship and finished second place at the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship, earning the highest score in the school’s history.

“As a member of my high school’s color guard, I am familiar with how much practice and hard work goes into being in the marching band. I also know that I cherish each moment I spent with my friends in the band back then and the memories I made,” said Mayor Crate. “I commend each member of the Marching Dragons and wish them all continued success!”

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The league is offering three state-wide scholarships of $1,000 through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. The contest centers on the theme “What My Municipal Government Does Best.”

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school juniors and seniors. Residents who live in Brick but attend schools in other communities should return their application to Mayor Crate’s office.

Applications must be returned to Mayor Crate’s office by March 15. One entry will be selected from the community and forwarded to the State completion as a semi-finalist. The NJSLOM Scholarship Committee will select 15 finalists and three winners from the semi-finalists.

For application packet, visit bricktownship.net.

Brick Garden Club Scholarship BRICK – The Brick Garden Club is offering scholarships for Brick residents planning to study a form of agricultural, environmental of other sciences.

There are two $1,000 scholarships for seniors at Brick High Schools. Interested students should speak to their guidance counselors for more details.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) – Spring Meetings 2024 MANCHESTER – Chapter 637, Northern Ocean County, and Chapter 1619, Greater Lakehurst, of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased federal employees, to join the monthly combined meetings.

They discuss benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, February, July and August). They meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal Building, Route 37 West and Colonial Drive, Manchester, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). They look forward to welcoming new and current members.

2024 Spring Meeting Schedule is as follows: March 18 – Speaker: William R. Fence, VP, K&R Tax and Financial Services, Inc. He will be discussing changes to

2024 Income Tax and other financial issues.

April 15 – Speaker: Ms. Jaclyn Wood, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, will be explaining all they have to offer the public.

May 20 – Speaker: Ms. Dena Glynn, Director of Outreach & Community Relations of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, will be discussing the services they offer seniors and those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia as well as volunteer opportunities available.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Hearing loss is highly prevalent, affecting well over a billion people worldwide.

In about 25 years, this statistic will double. Many studies have clearly identified hearing loss as a major risk factor for adverse health outcomes including reduced quality of life, depression, dementia, and possibly mortality. Hearing aids are a first line intervention for most individuals with hearing loss. However, the delay in getting “hearing help” can be up to 10 years!

A recent Lancet Study utilized a cross sectional analysis of 9885 adults who participated in the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2012. The association between hearing aid use and risk of mortality was examined among adults with various degrees of hearing loss. Among individuals with hearing loss, the risk of mortality was lower among regular hearing aid users than “never” users of hearing aids.

There are many theories proposed to explain the association between hearing loss and mortality. The first possible explanation involves common pathology

that affects both hearing and comorbidities leading to death, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia.

A second mechanism is the relationship between hearing loss and frailty. Thus, auditory deprivation resulting from hearing loss might negatively affect brain structure.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Unlocking Mental Clarity: A Comprehensive Guide To Bacopa’s Benefits

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Bacopa monnieri, known as Brahmi, is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine for its cognitive-enhancing and stress-reducing properties.

Its adaptogenic and nootropic benefits, supported by scientific research, include improving memory, reducing anxiety and stress, and enhancing brain health.

Studies highlight Bacopa’s impact on neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, which are crucial for mood regulation, cognitive function, and relaxation.

As you will soon learn, Bacopa can reduce stress.

It is an adaptogen. We don’t think about stress too much, other than figuring out ways to deal with it, but stress raises cortisol in the body. When that happens, you can lose your hair, or it thins out.

This is one common reason people have sudden thinning hair, or hair loss… they went through a tough time several weeks or months prior.

Anyway, Bacopa is adaptogenic, and reduces cortisol and as such, it may indirectly help with hair growth. It is known to thin the blood, and slow the heart rate down so I should caution you about those side effects.

There are 10 main ways that Bacopa can help a person. It mainly improves mood, sleep and brain power. The key benefits include: • Memory Enhancement: Research shows Bacopa significantly improves memory in older adults, aiding against age-related cognitive decline.

• Stress Reduction: Bacopa reduces cortisol levels, mitigating stress’s impact on mental clarity and hair health.

• Neuronal Communication: It boosts synaptic communication, enhancing the brain’s information processing capabilities.

• Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants, Bacopa protects against neurodegenerative diseases and supports cellular longevity.

• Improved Focus: Studies found Bacopa

improves attention, learning rate, and memory, beneficial for both students and professionals.

• Mental Health Support: It offers calming effects on the nervous system, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. One way it does this is by improving thyroid hormone levels.

• Sleep Quality: By reducing anxiety, Bacopa aids in improving sleep patterns and quality.

• Neuroprotection: Its compounds protect the brain against cognitive decline and support brain health across ages.

Aging Brain Health: Enhances cognitive functions and memory, supporting healthy aging.

• Stress Adaptability: Improves resilience to stress for better mental balance in today’s fastpaced environment.

Usage typically involves capsules or tablets due to their bitter taste, with liquid extracts also available for those preferring a different form.

Integrating Bacopa monnieri into your regimen is great for mental performance and relaxation.

Synapsa® is a brand of this herb, and its proprietary form has been featured in seven different clinical trials over the past 30 years. It’s the best in my opinion because it’s standardized and patented. This is why I sourced it for my Memory Script capsules which you can find online at my shop, or on Amazon. You can buy other types of Bacopa monnieri at any health food store nationwide.

For those people seeking the ultimate in brain focus, recall, and relaxation, I’d also consider taking Magnesium L Threonate which is also widely available. The magnesium and Bacopa would be amazing together.

To summarize this, we all seem to rely on caffeine for brain power these days, but there’s a more natural botanical herb called Bacopa monnieri and I think it has powerful adaptogenic effects on the body. I have a longer version of this article, and a free ebook available at my website suzycohen.com.

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You don’t need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, but you must always fly safely. You may elect to register your UAS to help in the recovery of lost equipment, but this is not required.

The FAA has adopted the following UAS Safety Guidelines: • Fly at or below 400 feet • Be aware of airspace requirements and restrictions • Stay away from surrounding obstacles • Keep your UAS within sight • Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports • Never fly over groups of people • Never fly over stadiums or sports events • Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires • Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol Flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.

The Special Rule for Model Aircraft (P.L. 112-95, Section 336) provides the definition and operating rules for flying a model aircraft. Model aircraft operators that comply with all of these operational requirements during flight do not have to register their UAS with the FAA. Model aircraft operators must follow these rules to fly under this Rule: • the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use (once you start earning money from the use of the drone you have removed yourself from this exception); • the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; • the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a

design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; • the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and • when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually-agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower [when an air traffic facility is located at the airport]) A model aircraft is defined as an unmanned aircraft that is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere, flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft and flown for hobby or recreational purposes.

UAS Registration If you do not operate exclusively under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, you must: • Register your UAS if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds • Label your UAS (PDF) with your registration number and • Read and understand all safety guidelines Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. If you are flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft and you wish to register voluntarily, you should register as a “modeler.” If you are flying under part 107, Section 333, part 91, a public COA, or for non-recreational purposes in general, you should register as a “non-modeler.”

In order to register, you must be: • 13 years of age or older (if the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register the small unmanned aircraft) • A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

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Cannabis Firm Gets “High Profile” Opening

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – For months now High Profile, the latest cannabis business in Ocean County, has featured a coming soon sign but it recently had its soft opening.

The site which had been repurposed from a Burger King that went out of business a few years ago, opened its doors last week on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

The shop, the third retail cannabis store in Ocean County, is owned by Michigan-based C3 Industries and will serve adults 21 or older in the store at 145 Route 70 in Lakehurst and through online ordering. There will be drive-through and curbside pick-up services available.

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 15, and will run through St. Patrick’s Day weekend with product specials, vendor tables and food trucks, according to the firm.

Chief Executive Officer Ankur Rungta said, “we

are elated to begin serving the people of Lakehurst as well as communities across Ocean County and Central Jersey.” He is also the cofounder of C3 Industries.

“We look forward to bringing more consumers across the country High Profile’s exceptional customer service, unique retail experiences and high-quality cannabis products at an accessible price point,” Rungta said.

C3 Industries is a multi-state cannabis firm that provides “premium cannabis experiences for consumers.” High Profile is their 24th dispensary nationwide. New Jersey is the fifth state where the company is operating. High Profile will offer discounts for seniors, veterans, medical card holders and cannabis industry workers, the company added.

High Profile offers a bulk-bundle purchasing options for flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, vape cartridges, tinctures, topicals and gummies.

The company also offers its High Roller Loyalty member rewards program, with special discounts and perks.

The dispensary staff members are passionate and knowledgeable about cannabis and ready to serve seasoned enthusiasts and first-time consumers, “delivering personalized recommendations, educational insights and a positive shopping experience,” according to company officials.

Additionally, High Profile Lakehurst is offering all High Roller Loyalty members the ability to earn points on every dollar they spend, then cash out whenever they are ready. High Roller members also have the ability to earn 50 free points upon signing up, along with early access to special events and offers, referral perks, double points on Tuesdays and members-only bonus discounts.

Located off Route 70, High Profile Lakehurst is 20 minutes southwest of Lakewood and Brick townships, 15 minutes west of Toms River and

Manchester Townships, and only minutes from the Lakehurst Maxfield Field and Lakehurst Historical Museum.

The new dispensary is also conveniently located along the route from Philadelphia to popular New Jersey shore destinations such as Seaside Heights and Island Beach State Park, which are 25 minutes away.

The borough-based shop now joins The Social Leaf Dispensary and Bloc Dispensary as the only retail recreational cannabis shops in Ocean County. The Social Leaf opened last July in South Toms River while Bloc Dispensary based in Waretown, first opened as a medical cannabis dispensary, and was later approved in November to add adult-use recreational cannabis to its product line.

More information about High Profile can be found at their website at highprofilecannabis. com/nj/lakehurst-dispensary.

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

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732-849-6068 (new number). (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Also buying Comic Books . Call Rick 908-616-7104. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44) 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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (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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Apply: Municipal Building or download application. 801 Ocean Gate Ave. Ocean Gate, NJ 08740. c/o Clerk. (9) Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County.

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BTCOC Educational Foundation scholarships are open to those who meet any of the following criteria: Seniors graduating from Brick Township High School or Brick Memorial High School Graduates of either of the Brick high schools and/or OCVTS who are continuing postsecondary students and/or continuing education students Members of The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, employees of mem-

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FUN & GAMES SUDOKU

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Across 1 “You Shook Me All Night Long” band 5 Apiphobe’s phobia 9 “I __ confused” 13 Wintry mess 14 Sole 15 Mountain cat 16 *Frying pans anyone can use?

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 24 - MAR 1

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Established patterns may change in unexpected ways. Make yourself ready to take advantage of this vibe to improve your position and influence. Be a resource to help those around you deal with transition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Staying in contact with your network may be more important than usual. Knowing who to call for a favor can help get things done. Be ready to adapt to unforeseen changes. Prove that you’re the one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can invest your time or pass your time. Every day you have the opportunity to choose between working toward attainment of your goals or succumbing to all the fun distractions out there. Choose wisely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):Try to let subtle annoyances go rather than becoming reactive. You may find that some people honor their promises even when you do not agree completely. People pretty much want the same things; look for commonality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Power struggles may only cause confusion. Consider if the struggle is really within yourself.

Attaining material success might be more about perseverance than by learning complex tech or inventing something unique.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may think everything is aligned for romance, but your partner might not understand your enthusiasm. It could be awkward, but find a time to discuss your feelings. Work together to determine where the relationship leads.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Distractions for dating singles could seem endless, yet the right person can be out there if you meet under Cinderella stars. You can miss your soulmate if your timing is off. Talk to your friends about your wants and needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There are often degrees of compromise everyone must negotiate. If people push you to abandon your vision, decide where you can change and what can’t be touched.

See where their goals align with yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): New beginnings under poor stars are difficult even if you do everything right. If things pile up it might seem that ignoring logic is the only way to get anything done. Take things one step at a time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Confidence is a form of bravery. It’s not a lack of fear but being afraid and doing the right thing anyway.

Know that your resolve can be very effective when you face people who say it can’t be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There may be agitation if you discuss your plans. Even if you’re intending to commit, the initial circumstances may raise questions. Understand the hurdles you face if you decide to pursue this path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignite your ambitions with imaginative ideas, insights, and inspirations. Use your sixth sense to connect with people you can trust in business as well as in love. Take the time to form new social connections.

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