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─Photo courtesy Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury, Director of Freehold Area Open Door, works in the pantry.

By Alyssa Riccardi “The cost of food has board. So how can one for food since the start J ERSEY SHOR E volunteer and help do- of the pandemic. The gone up exponentially – During the holiday nate in a safe manner? increase remains steady. since the start of the season, many people Fulfill, the FoodBank Feeding America es- pandemic. A year ago, strive to donate to oth- of Mo n m o u t h a n d timates the number of we paid $22,000 for ers less fortunate or Ocean Counties, has New Jersey residents a tractor trailer load volunteer at pantries been seeing the demand struggling to put food of canned vegetables. where you can help for food rising during on the table will climb Today, we’re paying serve a Christmas meal the coronavirus crisis to 56 percent within the $69,000,” Fulfill CEO to someone. Yet, with as soup kitchens and coming months and the a nd P resident K i m the ongoing pandemic schools are closing. Ac- number of food-inse- G u a d a g n o s t a t e d . due to COVID-19, there cording to Fulfill, they cure children is expect- “Pre-pandemic, Fulfill has been a higher need have seen a 40 percent ed to grow even more, was feeding 136,000 (Help - See Page 4) of donations across the increase in the demand by 75 percent.

Holiday Season is Also “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month”

By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – Help spread awareness across the community, as December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

National Impaired Dr iving Prevention Month brings attention to individuals who

drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and even some prescription and over-thecounter medications.

Throughout the month of December, the Howell Alliance for substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness will be shar-

ing information and important resources on their Friends of the Howell Alliance Facebook page in support of impaired driving prevention.

Whether it’s a legal or an illegal substance, driving while impaired is against the law in all

50 states and the District of Columbia.

In a recent National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA) campaign for driving under the influence prevention, they remind people that “If you feel different, you drive different.”

The Howell Alliance stated how: alcohol and marijuana can lead to slow coordination, judgment, and reaction time; cocaine and methamphetamine can lead to aggression and recklessness behind the wheel; and some prescription (Driving - See Page 2)

December 19, 2020

Planning Board Votes No To Warehouses

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Planning Board has voted no to building warehouses and industrial buildings at a recent meeting.

The Planning Board voted against Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell who introduced passing an ordinance to change Yellowbrook Road from ARE6 to SED Light. This change would ultimately allow warehouses and industrial to take over farms and 6-acre requirements to build.

Zoning changes have previously been causing conflicts in the past meetings. O’Donnell had brought up the zoning changes at the November 10 meeting stating it “would bring the area around Route 33 to life.” During this meeting, Councilman John Bonevich was opposed to these zone changes and modifications. Bonevich went on to state how during this election season, many candidates advertised the slogan ‘stop the building’ as many Howell residents were concerned about the over development within the town.

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Howell Obtains $250K In Infrastructure Funding

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell Township has recently obtained $250,000 in state funding towards road improvements on Newtons Corner Road, stated the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Not long ago, Governor Phil Murphy announced that municipal aid grants totaling $161.25 million would be granted to 543 cities and towns across the state. These grants will target and aid improvements in roads, bridges, safety, and quality-of-life.

In Monmouth County, more than 50 municipalities were awarded a grand total of $12,891,992.

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Continued From Page 1 Municipalities have been able to receive these grants thanks to the state’s 2016 Transportation Trust Fund renewal. This renewal, $161.25 million annually, is more than double the $78.75 million that was available before the Transportation Trust Fund renewal. These additional funds have allowed the department to increase the number of municipalities receiving grants from about 370 a year prior to the Transportation Trust Fund renewal to 543 municipalities in 2020.

Based on population and the number of local centerline miles, each county is assigned a share of the total funding under the Municipal Aid grant program. Municipalities compete for portions of their county’s

Vote:

Continued From Page 1 “Everyone here, there was an election where everyone said ‘stop the building’ so here we are with these zoning ordinances real quick.

Also when everyone said it’s on Route 33 that’s incorrect, it’s sandwiched between R3 zone and ARE2 zone and PRC zone, so it’s not exactly Route 33. There’s some residents

Driving:

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share. Once awarded a contract, the New Jersey Department of Transportation will provide 75 percent of the grant amount to a municipality.

“These grants are further demonstration of the partnership between my administration and our communities to build a stronger, safer, and more modern transportation network,” Governor Murphy said. “In a state as densely populated as New Jersey, where our interconnectedness is a strength, these vital investments will increase safety, foster mobility, and improve the quality-of-life for New Jerseyans statewide.”

Alongside the $250,000 in state funding, Monmouth County has also received $28 million from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) Local Safety and High Risk Rural Roads programs for the 2020 Fiscal Year.

In January, the county submitted applications for three county roadway safety improvement projects and was approved for the award during the NJTPA Board Meeting.

“The NJTPA award will allow Monmouth County to undertake the safety improvements for three County roadway segments, which are highly traveled rural roads by residents and visitors,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering and NJTPA Board Member. “The roadway projects will start in 2022 through the NJTPA Design Assistance Program and advance to construction as the design efforts are completed.”

The three County roadway safety improvement projects that were awarded funding include:

• County Route 40A (Memorial Drive) Corridor in Neptune Township and Boroughs of Neptune City, Bradley Beach and Avon-By-The-Sea • County Route 524 (Stage Coach Road) in Millstone and Upper Freehold Township County Route 527 (Siloam Road) in Freehold Township “Receiving the federal funding for the county infrastructure improvement projects is tremendous for our communities,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “The awarded money from the NJTPA will help reduce the overall cost of the projects and save taxpayer dollars, keep property taxes in check and help boost our economy by creating jobs.”

Approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 924 bridges and culverts and 239 traffic signals and beacons are maintained within the County.

over there,” Bonevich said.

O’Donnell had rebutted stating “The intent is to bring Route 33 to life. With ‘stopping the building’ I said stop the over development, needless overdevelopment, but try to provide tax relief I think is a different animal.”

Bonevich stated how he disagrees with the ordinance and believes it’s furthering the over development.

At the December 3 meeting, Planning Board

members Paul Dorato, John Leggio, Nick Huszar, Robert Seaman and David Everett voted no. While Chairman Brian Tannenhaus and former Deputy Mayor Rob Nicastro voted yes alongside Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell.

With this recent meeting ending in a five to three vote, the majority voting no, this means the council now needs super-majority to pass the ordinance at the next council meeting and

pass a resolution as to why they are approving this against the Planning Board.

Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilman Bonevich have already voted no to introducing this ordinance, which they voted for in the November meeting. Subsequently, the majority of council will either need to pull this ordinance from next week’s council meeting or try to find a way to get four votes and pass the resolution against the planning board.

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The Howell Alliance also states how 50% of all traffic crashes resulting in pedestrian deaths involved alcohol consumption, 231 children (14 and under) were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018, and an average of 30 people a day die in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. They encourage those who want to be more educated on the topic to watch this drunk driving video simulation: “Decisions: A 360° Virtual Reality Drunk Driv-

ing Experience ‘’ and see how it affects your choices are the driver. You can view the video at youtu.be/p3TU2hfETc8.

They encourage people not to take a chance. If you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another substance, get someone sober to drive you, take public

transportation, or use a ride-share service.

The Howell Alliance wants to remind everyone that buzzed driving is still drunk driving. It’s important to have everyone in the vehicle wear a seatbelt as it’s the best protection against other drivers on the road who may be impaired.

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Continued From Page 1 people, including 50,000 children. Today, we are feeding 215,000 people, including 70,000 children.”

Fulfill is partnered with over 250 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day programs, group homes, and more. They’ve served 2.8 million more meals this year than they did the same period last year due to COVID-19.

The Freehold Area Open Door is a non-profit associated with Fulfill that provides emergency food, emergency funding, mentoring, and scholarships to those in need. They offer four different programs: a Food Pantry Program, an Emergency Funding/Advocacy Program, an After School Program, and a Scholarship Program.

“Because of the pandemic, we have seen a continuous stream of more people on our line,” said Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury, the Director of Freehold Area Open Door. “We did have a small drop before Thanksgiving and it is now picking up again. If we face another closure, we can expect to serve 250 to 300 people in under two hours.”

In 2019, they served 363 families for Thanksgiving with dinner boxes and turkeys or hams and this year they served 539 families. Each month they are seeing well over 1,000 people.

With the overwhelming number of people increasing, volunteers are highly needed during this time.

“Volunteering is hard. We have been operating with a skeleton crew with safety measures in place,” Geralyn said. “There are lots of things that volunteers can do to help us while remaining safe. We need drivers to pick up our area store donations, we offer no contact delivery for our seniors and homebound clients.”

“If individuals don’t want to volunteer in-person, there is always a ‘most needed’ list for the pantry and that will help us fill in the holes in our pantry.”

Amanda Mehrman from Just Believe Inc. expressed the struggles the organization went through during the pandemic.

“In the beginning we took quick action to bring food and basic essentials to not only the homeless community, but those in motel settings and our elderly community,” Amanda said. “When the state first shut down… churches and pantries, many had nowhere to go to receive food.”

Just Believe Inc., a non-profit based in Toms River but helps across the county, is dedicated to supplying basic and immediate needs to the local disenfranchised and homeless community. Their mission is to help individual progress from homelessness to contributing members of society. They do so through outreach warming centers, affordable housing advocacy, and working with local programs and organizations that assist people in leading self-sustaining lives. Just Believe Inc. provides the proper supporting resources needed to bring hope and success to those in helpless situations.

“We collaborated with a group of volunteers to go out into the community with bagged meals, delivered to motels in the area and went shopping for the elderly so they could stay home,” Mehrman said. “We were the first responders so to say. The community has

since developed a system of getting people food with Peoples Pantry open five days a week, the schools handing out free lunch, and food distribution locations spread in the area.”

Mehrman stated if anyone is looking to volunteer they can email her at: amanda@ justbelieveinc.org and fill out one of their volunteer packets. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines, they are limited to how many volunteers they can have in their Riverwood code blue center and boutique, but they do still have a need.

If anyone wishes to donate monetarily they can go to their website at justbelieveinc.org.

Individuals can also drop off donations for the Thrift store at the Boutique located at 734 Route 37 West suite #5, Toms River, NJ 08755. There are beige bins located at Riverwood Park Recreation Center; 250 Riverwood Dr, Toms River where you can leave clothing donations for them to hand out to their guests at the Code Blue Warming Center.

“We understand there are many who still feel that it is unsafe to volunteer in public places and we have several dedicated volunteers who are “sitting out” this year due to various health issues that leave them among the most vulnerable during this pandemic,” Amanda said. “However, the need to help the homeless and disenfranchised is still an issue in our community and the problem is growing larger each day with layoffs, shutdowns, and families being affected by the strain of our current world circumstances. One thing that is always needed in all circumstances is money. Whether it’s for security deposits, car insurance, phone cards, food, etc it all takes monetary donations to help others get over the hump and out of the hole they are in.”

The Human Concerns Food Pantry, located in the St. Francis Community Center in Long Beach Township, is another local pantry that is partnered with Fulfill. The organization uses their donation funds to purchase non-perishables, fresh produce, and meat from local grocery stores to give out to individuals in need.

“We believe the increase we’ve seen can be attributed to our reduced hours of availability, other food pantries have closed or reduced their hours, food pantries have struggled to receive food donations, and the increase in the unemployment rate in Ocean County,” Breanne (Gesicki) La Marco, the Program Director of Family Support Services at St. Francis said.

With the increase in visitors, the pantry is needing more donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Center in the Human Concerns Food Pantry any time Monday through Friday during regular business hours. If you have a large donation and need assistance, you can call to schedule a time to drop off at 609-494-8861 ext. 197.

“If someone wants to help out in a safe manner, we always have an Amazon Wishlist where people can donate items we need like personal hygiene products and nonperishable food items,” Breanne stated.

Anyone interested in donating can visit their website stfranciscenterlbi.org for the Amazon Wishlist link. You can also send a monetary donation via Paypal on their website or by mailing in cash or checks to: Human Concerns Food Pantry, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Is It Too Late To Shop Local?

The common refrain this time of year is to shop local. Spending your money in your own community has multiple benefits. Your money goes to the employees and the shop owner, all of whom live around here.

Small businesses generally pay their employees better than corporate ones. They will, in turn, spend their pay in the community. The store spends money on a supply chain that’s only a few steps removed from here. It’s a win-win for all involved.

When I wrote the headline for this editorial, I didn’t mean it might be too late in the season. I mean it might be too late for the community.

Decades ago, the people who run our towns zoned land for commercial development. They anticipated large buildings that they can tax. And places for people to shop. They couldn’t have foreseen what really happened. But maybe they should have.

I remember working at Encore Books on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, watching the land across the road be cleared for what would eventually be Target. Encore Books is long gone now.

Wal-Mart and Target eliminated small shops. Petco and PetSmart eliminated small pet stores. Home Depot and Lowe’s eliminated locally

run hardware stores.

Once again, our government failed us and we have to pick up the slack.

Convenience is king, which is why it’s become so easy to shop on Amazon rather than Wal-Mart. You might have had loyalty to a small, locally run shop. But now that those are gone, there’s less guilt in shopping online.

No one has loyalty to WalMart. Nor should they. That company treats its employees like garbage.

This is not to take away from the many small shops that have still managed to survive in this climate. I know some small shops that I’ll order from even though it’s easier and cheaper to get stuff online. I do this because I’m financially able to spend a few extra bucks. Not everyone is able to do so.

Urge your mayors and town officials to zone available land for small businesses.

Or ask them to rezone land with empty shops into walkable, convenient areas for shoppers to get to. Any large area (like an abandoned spot on Route 37 or Route 72) should be zoned or rezoned to become destination shopping areas.

Tell your government to support small businesses.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Let’s Move Forward Together Well now that Michigan & Pennsylvania have certified their presidential election results and the President has given the go ahead to the GSA to begin the process of transitioning from one administrator to another it is my sincere hope we can get back to a place where we can disagree respectfully and our debates can be on policy and not hatred. President Trump has nobody to blame but himself for his loss. His loss was not due to his policies, but his behavior and his total disrespect for the office he was elected to and we are all paying the price, especially the 70 million voters who supported him. It is my sincere hope he handles the next month in a manner befitting his office.

I wish President-Elect Biden a nd Vice P resident-Elect Harris all the luck in the world because if they are successful all of us as Americans will be the true winners.

Scott Martin Jackson

Local GOP Did More Than Federal I’m proud of the local Republican leaders who have treated the pandemic with the seriousness it deserves.

Right away, they started the testing center at (Ocean County College) and they even had a location to sterilize emergency vehicles. I wouldn’t have even thought about cleaning ambulances and the like. But they did and they made it happen.

Towns – mostly led by Republicans – cancelled local events reluctantly. They did it to keep people safe.

They stepped up because the federal Republicans backed down.

Now, they’re starting to get bored of the pandemic and I don’t blame them but I’m hoping that they stick

Letters To The EditorJFK’s spirit continues to to the program and keep helping us.

The CDC recommends testing centers and contact tracing. The White House said no. They wanted to sweep it all under the rug. The county had to open testing centers, and do their own contact tracing, because it was all too much work for the federal government – which is in a better position to do so.

So, Trump would rather us spend our money than to do it on a federal level.

Back in the spring, the Post Office had a plan to send every American reusable face masks. The White House nixed it.

There was a COVID relief bill that would give everyone money to stay home from work. The bill is still sitting on Mitch McConnell’s desk.

The Senate has gone on vacation – again! People in other countries are receiving more than a thousand dollars a month for this. Our country has forgotten its own people.

Other countries are having concerts and returning to normal but we’re still here, dying at a rate of more than a thousand a day, because our federal government just doesn’t care.

John Berent Toms River

A Day To Remember A “Day to Remember” for two reasons. Dec. 7 is “The day of infamy Pearl Harbor” and the day Joe Namath and Joe Thiesmann (former pro footballers) will stop their never-ending telling us seniors “Do we have the right medical coverage?” day and night.

Oh, by the way, (a writer’s) letter about Congressman Pascrell is right on the ball.

As a former north Jersey resident and voter, in my opinion the only action Pascrell did with enthusiasm was endorsing his Congressional paycheck!

Bill McPhail Toms River

JFK’s Call To Action Relevant Today

For those of us who remember that dark November day 57 years ago, the image is as vivid today as it was then. The limousine, the cheering crowds, the shots, confusion, the fear and disbelief.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one of the darkest days in American history, continues to haunt Americans of all ages.

Ken nedy brought optimism to the White House, an optimism that t ranscended politics and gave t h e n a t io n ho p e fo r a brighter future.

P re side nt Ke n nedy’s youth also forged a new generation of young people who were drawn to public service. I credit President Kennedy and his call on Americans to give their all as one of the reasons I became a teacher and decided to run for public office.

As the anniversary of his tragic death (goes by), I ask all residents to remember the man, the man who brought out the best in all of us.

The president was also a champion for the underdog. He called on his fellow citizens to lend a helping hand to those who needed it most.

A s t he hol id ay sea son approaches, I call on all Americans to take President Kennedy’s challenge a nd help t he poor a nd needy in their local communities. What better way to remember this great man and his legacy than by opening our hearts and helping those less fortunate?

More than half a century after his tragic death,

be a beacon for generations of Americans. Truly an eternal fl ame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began.

Joseph H. Vicari Toms River

A Question For Trump I have a question for President Donald Trump.

It is a quote from counsel Joseph Welch aimed at Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army-McCarthy hearings on August 31, 1954.

“Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency!”

John J. Radlinsky Whiting

Letters To Gov. Murphy I want to express my gratitude to Governor and Mrs. Murphy for leading me and my NJ community through this unprecedented time of immeasurable challenges. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Over the years I have sent many letters to the Governor’s desk of concern and consternation - my comfort is knowing I am heard.

The response is meaningful and a skilled trait of a leader. My next letter to Gov. Mu r phy m ig ht not be so complimentary; perhaps a bit more pointed in concer ns of policies but again, I know, it will resonate with reasoning and efforts in governance.

Jeanine Feaman Toms River

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. Legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to help veterans heal through outdoor recreational therapy has been signed into law by President Trump.

Smith’s bipartisan Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435), which was endorsed by more than 120 veteran service organizations, outdoor recreation groups and conservation organizations, will provide increased access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical recovery therapy.

Smith’s bill - cosponsored by 136 bipartisan lawmakers

Smith: Outdoor Therapy For Vets Now A Law

- was included in a package of veterans’ legislation, The Veterans’ COMPACT Act (H.R. 8247), which passed unanimously in the House of Representatives in September and was passed unanimously by the Senate last month.

“Research has shown that outdoor recreation can be an effective form of treatment, rehabilitation and healing for veterans,” said Smith, author of the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act (P.L. 108422), and 13 other veterans laws. “While many nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations and private companies have used the outdoors

to help heroes heal, providing greater coordination among key federal agencies will open new opportunities for veterans on public lands and other outdoor spaces,” said Smith, who has twice served as chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

The new law will require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency task force on the use of public lands to provide medical treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation.

After undertaking a comprehensive analysis, the task force will submit recommendations to Congress, within one year,

on how to eliminate barriers and provide more public outdoor space for use by our veterans.”

Upon House passage, many respected veterans and environmental groups praised the bill including New Jersey VFW State Legislative Director William F. Thomson, who said, “Congratulations to Chris Smith on another important piece of veteran legislation.”

Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said, “Connecting with nature and being in the wilderness is a powerful part of healing, and the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act will help

veterans access that power,” and Rob Vessels, campaign manager of Sierra Club Military Outdoors, said Smith’s bill would help “in eliminating those barriers to access, so veterans can heal on the lands they swore an oath to protect.”

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, 12 percent of those who served in Desert Storm have PTSD in a given year, and 30 percent of those who served in Vietnam, will have had PTSD in their lifetime.

During House debate, Smith recounted how one combat wounded veteran who served in Iraq was suffering severe depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder responded to outdoor therapy. He had made three visits to the VA psychiatric wards and a substance abuse rehab. But it was a backpacking trip led by the Sierra Club that changed his perspective.

Smith quoted the vet’s own words: “when the depression, anxiety, and everything else that comes with PTSD creeps back into my life, I know just what to do: Strap on a pack and get outside.’’

Murphy: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Expanded

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A4852) expanding eligibility for extended UI benefits to claimants who either had been eligible for regular UI benefits prior to exhausting those benefits or earned 40 times their unemployment weekly benefits rate. Per prior law, eligibility for extended UI benefits, which offer up to an additional 20 weeks of benefits, was limited to claimants who satisfied both criteria.

“We have an obligation to make sure that New Jerseyans can stay afloat during these extraordinarily challenging times.” said Governor Murphy. “While we desperately need the federal government to step up, we’re doing our part to help working people weather the storm. This law will help many residents that were previously ineligible for extended UI benefits to get the financial relief that they earned and deserve.”

“We applaud the Legislature and the Governor for enacting this legislation, which will provide extended unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of additional workers at a time when they most need the support,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo.

Primary sponsors for A4852

include Assemblymembers Yvonne Lopez, Craig Coughlin, Vincent Mazzeo and Senators Joseph Vitale and Nellie Pou. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in New Jersey with no clear end in sight, we must do everything in our power to bolster our unemployment program and help unemployed workers through this difficult time,” said Assembly sponsors of the bill Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, in a joint statement.

“Uncertain times call for innovative measures and extending unemployment benefits for eligible workers under this new law will certainly help bridge the gap for workers to find new employment opportunities.”

“In the spring, millions of people became unemployed through no fault of their own, and have since been receiving unemployment benefits while they continue to look for work. However, for some these benefits are set to run out in the middle of December, leaving countless New Jersey residents without any financial security for the foreseeable future,” said Senator Joseph Vitale. “This is an essential piece of legislation

that will ensure New Jersey’s extended benefits program eligibility is evaluated in the most generous way possible under federal law. Our residents need help, now, to pay their bills and survive during this pandemic. This bill will help them do that.”

“The pandemic has ravaged the state’s economy and left far too many families without any financial security other than their unemployment benefits. These benefits were set to expire in the coming weeks, but thanks to today’s signing that won’t be the case,” said Senator Nellie Pou. “Despite very good news about a COVID-19 vaccine, this public health crisis will likely continue well into the new year and we have a responsibility to our residents to ensure they receive the financial support they need.”

Claimants of Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program benefits are entitled to 26 weeks of regular unemployment in New Jersey. The CARES Act offers up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits through the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. After claimants exhaust their 26 weeks of State unemployment plus 13 weeks of federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment

Compensation, claimants are eligible for extended benefits. Twenty weeks of extended benefits are available during “high unemployment periods.” The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced on July 1 that it would begin providing 20 weeks of extended unemployment to New Jersey workers who have exhausted

their State and federal jobless benefits. The additional 20 weeks of benefits brings to 59 the maximum number of weeks an eligible claimant may receive unemployment benefits.

Under prior State unemployment law, a claimant qualifies for extended benefits, only if the claimant had been eligible for regular UI benefits prior to exhausting those

benefits and was paid wages during the base year of the claimant’s applicable benefit year 40 times the claimant’s weekly benefit rate. A4852 permits the claimant to be eligible for the extended benefits if the claimant had been eligible for regular UI benefits prior to exhausting those benefits or earned 40 times their unemployment weekly benefit rate.

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Kindergarten Registration Beginning Online

HOWELL – Howell schools’ kindergarten registration process for children who will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2021, will begin on January 2, 2021, ONLINE. You can complete online pre-registration from any computer/device with internet access. After providing your child’s information you will be asked to select an appointment time for the in-person verification session which will take place at the district’s Central Registration Office. During the in-person verification session, you will need to present the following required documents: • Student’s original birth certificate with raised seal • 2 proofs of residency • Completed residency affidavit • Student’s current physical exam and immunization record • Parent/Guardian Photo ID Please note: If your child currently attends preschool at Land O’Pines School, you do not need to register your child.

He/she will be automatically enrolled as a kindergarten student.

Further details and directions for the full registration process can be found on the Howell Township Public Schools’ website: registration.howell.k12.nj.us.

If you are unable to access the internet from home, the on-line kindergarten pre-registration can be completed from ANY computer/device with inter net access; local libraries have computers with this capability available to you. If you have additional questions about the registration process, please call the Central Registration Office at 732-751-2480 x3860.

Later this spring, a time will be arranged for you and your child to visit our schools and become familiar with our program.

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County Receives $28 Million For Roadway Improvement Projects

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – Monmouth County has been awarded $28 million from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) Local Safety and High Risk Rural Roads programs for the 2020 Fiscal Year.

In January, the County submitted applications for three County roadway safety improvement projects and was approved

for the award during a recent NJTPA Board Meeting.

“The NJTPA award will allow Monmouth County to undertake the safety improvements for three County roadway segments, which are highly traveled rural roads by residents and visitors,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Monmouth County Department of Public Works and En-

gineering and NJTPA Board Member. “The roadway projects will start in 2022 through the NJTPA Design Assistance Program and advance to construction as the design efforts are completed.”

The three County roadway safety improvement projects that were awarded funding include: • County Route 40A (Memorial Drive) Cor-

ridor in Neptune Township and Boroughs of Neptune City, Bradley Beach and AvonBy-The-Sea • County Route 524 (Stage Coach Road) in Millstone and Upper Freehold Township • County Route 527 (Siloam Road) in Freehold Township “Receiving the federal funding for the County infrastructure improvement projects is tremendous for our communities,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “The awarded money from the NJTPA will help reduce the overall cost of the projects and save taxpayer dollars, keep property taxes in check and help boost our economy by creating jobs.”

Approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 924 bridges and culverts and 239 traffic signals and beacons are maintained within the County.

Police: Suspected Gang Member Had Gun

By Alyssa Riccardi ASBURY PARK – A Monmouth County man is being charged with illegally possessing a handgun after police suspected gang activity.

On July 20, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detectives and Neptune City Police Officers arrived at an apartment complex in Neptune City to conduct surveillance of suspected gang activity. Officers saw Lashawn Alford, 27, of Asbury Park, who is a previously convicted felon, exit the apartment and get into the back of a car that drove out of the complex.

According to law enforcement, Alford is an alleged member of the Queen Street II Bloods street gang and determined that Alford had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Asbury Park. Officers then stopped the car and arrested Alford. While arresting Alford, police discovered a loaded Smith and Wesson, model M&P Compact, .22 caliber pistol on the floor of the car where Alford had been sitting.

Alford is charged by complaint with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The felon in possession of a firearm charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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Sheriff ’s Office Celebrates K-9’s Birthday

−Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office MONMOUTH COUNTY – Guess who recently turned 8-years-old? Join Sheriff Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office in wishing K-9 Tango a very Happy Birthday. Tango is highly trained in narcotics/patrol and has been a great asset when assisting in combating the proliferation of drugs in Monmouth County.

Tango has been a member of the MCSO’s K-9 Unit since 2014.

Clear The House Stroll

MONMOUTH COUNTY – ‘Tis the season to get out and enjoy your county parks! The Monmouth County Park System makes it easy this December by offering free, fun, family-friendly, drop-in programs including The Sounds of Christmas, Wondrous Winter Walks, and Clear the House Stroll.

On December 24 at 10 a.m., at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown: Send everyone for a one-hour stroll through the gardens with a Park System Naturalist to enjoy Deep Cut’s winter splendor.

To learn more about this Park System activities, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

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Please note the committees listed above are anticipated. Upon re-organization the Board may add, delete, combine or realign the committees, however, all requests will be considered.

To facilitate committee needs, appointments may be made prior to the closing date.

Please apply as soon as possible.

Apply by Mail or Email to: Mr. Ronald Sanasac, Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration/Board Secretary Howell Township Board of Education,P.O. Box 579 Howell, New Jersey 07731 Email: rsanasac@howell.k12.nj.us *Indicate Board Committee in subject line of email* Last Date of Submission: No later than 3 p.m. on January 6, 2021.

Woman Steals Trump Signs; Charged With Theft

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 29-year-old woman from Freehold is charged with theft after allegedly stealing multiple Trump campaign signs.

A resident on Frank Applegate Road had reported to people how an unknown woman stole their Trump campaign signs off their front lawn. Jackson Township Police Officer Matthew Jamison reported to the home where the victim provided him a picture of the woman and the license plate of the vehicle she was driving.

The suspect was identified as Natalie Bohackyj of Freehold and police arrived at her home to retrieve the stolen signs. According to police, A complaint charging Bohackyj with theft has been mailed to her.

Fire Company Hosts Annual “Operation Santa” Food Drive

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Ramtown-Howell Fire Company #2 is holding their Annual “Operation Santa” ride and Food Drive.

Catch Santa riding around the neighborhood. Santa will be leaving the Fire Station at 10 a.m. on December 19, and travel around Ramtown on a Fire Engine. During Santa’s visit, Ramtown Firefighters will collect food for the Howell Township Food Pantry.

Santa will not hand out candy canes this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. They ask for you to leave food donations by your mailbox.

For more information, call the Ramtown Fire Station at 732-458-0222 and leave a message for Firefighter Jim Gaul.

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Unique Holiday Gifts That Also Support Lung Health

NEW JERSEY – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live our lives, including new ways to celebrate the holiday season. For those looking for a new take on holiday giving this unprecedented season, the American Lung Association offers a few holiday gift-giving ideas that support lung health and efforts to end COVID-19 and future respiratory viruses through the American Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative.

Buy two, give two masks. Wearing a mask is a powerful way to show you care about protecting the health of those around you – a perfect heartwarming holiday sentiment. Washable, reusable multi-ply masks in “American Lung Association blue” are available through the organization’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, and

when you buy two masks from the American Lung Association, two masks will be given to someone in need.

Firefighter calendar: the American Lung Association’s mission hits close to home with firefighters because of their increased susceptibility to lung disease, including lung cancer due to exposure of gases, chemicals and smoke in the line of duty. Celebrate the most dedicated supporters and their participation in our Fight For Air Climbs with a purchase of a 2021 American Lung Association Firefighter Calendar.

Perry Lee, of the Roseland Fire Department and Luis Acevedo, Kaheel Thomas and Will Diaz, from Fort Lee Fire are featured in this year’s calendar. Proceeds will support their efforts to raise money for lung health education, advocacy

and research.

Give the gift of a smokefree future. About 70 percent of adult smokers want to quit, and more than 50 percent will try in the next year, but less than 10 percent will be successful without the right support. Smoking is an addiction and quitting is difficult. But the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking has helped hundreds of thousands of people quit for good. This year, give the gift of a smokefree future to someone you love by purchasing a one-year membership to the online quit smoking program.

“While the 2020 holiday season might not be what you imagined, consider gifts from the Lung Association that are fun and unique – and also give back,” said Dr. Sharon Pine, local

leadership board chair of the American Lung Association in New Jersey. “More than 36 million people are living with a lung disease, making many of them more susceptible to severe complications from COVID-19. By giving a gift from the Lung Association, you can support our most vulnerable when they need it the most.”

An easy way to support the Lung Association as you do your holiday shopping online this year is to simply select the American Lung Association as your favorite charity on eBay and AmazonSmile. You can also donate directly to the Lung Association through Alexa or Lung.org.

For more information on how you can support your lung health as well as the American Lung Association’s lifesaving mission and COVID-19 Action Initiative, visit Lung.org.

Understanding Myofascial Pain

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By: Stefanie Armstrong, DPT, In-Home Physical Therapist

ithin our bodies is a continuous layer of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a three dimensional web of tissue found throughout our body that plays a major role in the following:

local or referred pain, reduced flexibility, tenderness to touch, popping and clicking, limited movement, and muscle weakness without atrophy.

1. Helps maintain structural integrity

The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.

2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities.

With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point.

Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain).

It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury.

Individuals who suffer from myofascial pain may experience poor sleep habits,

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WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release is a technique, utilized by physical and massage therapists, to address connective tissue restrictions within the body created by trauma, poor posture or inflammation.

It is a hands-on approach that utilizes gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area for

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Deborah’s 15th Annual Red Tie Gala Raises Funds For Cardiac Care

─Photo courtesy Deborah Hospital Foundation Chef Eddie Jackson entertains at Deborah Hospital Foundations’ 15 Annual Red Tie Gala, Virtual Style.

NEW JERSEY – Deborah Hospital Foundation’s 15th Annual Red Tie Gala, held virtual style on December 5, raised nearly $150,000 for cardiac care at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, New Jersey’s only specialty heart, lung, and vascular hospital, and an Alliance Partner of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

The annual Gala supports Deborah’s nearly 100-year mission of never balance billing a patient for care received at the hospital.

This year’s Gala, originally scheduled to be held on November 14 at the Hilton at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, was rescheduled due to the pandemic, and moved to a virtual format.

Emceed by 6ABC News Anchor Rick

Williams, and sponsored by numerous businesses, Gala attendees enjoyed an overview of the Hospital’s 2020 achievements and 2021 goals - including plans for a new hospital expansion project – a silent auction, and a live 3-course cooking demo by Food Network Celebrity Chef and former NFL football player, Eddie Jackson.

“This year our virtual Gala captured the same elements that our guests have come to enjoy over the years,” said Gala Chair Melissa McGrath. “It was a fun way to safely join together from our homes, while still supporting the important work of Deborah Hospital Foundation.”

For more information, or to make a donation, visit DeborahFoundation.org

Virtual Bereavement Meetings

MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Library is offering a weekly virtual bereavement meeting for all those who have lost a loved one and are navigating the maze of emotions and trying to make decisions in a new way.

The virtual meetings are led by Beth Stamp, a support facilitator and provide an

opportunity for people to share experiences, feelings, and ideas.

Sessions are conducted on Webex, and registration is possible on Eventkeeper. In order to receive information on how to access the meetings, held Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.

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

Tweaks For Healthier Recipes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When cooking this holiday season, use these recipe tweaks and make everything healthier. My ideas are designed to improve immune function. Don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen with different healing herbs and spices.

Slivers of Swiss Chard. Dark leafy greens are nutrient dense. So add one large green leaf of Swiss Chard to a big salad, just make sure to cut it into thin pieces or slivers, so that it combines well into your Romaine lettuce. This superfood offers important antioxidant compounds to your salad that help boost immunity and improve methylation.

Turmeric. One half teaspoon (dried) of turmeric into the green bean casserole will go virtually unnoticed by even kids! fYou can also grate about a teaspoon of fresh turmeric, and either way, it adds strong anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Enhance the water. Add immune-boosting herbs to the pot of simmering water with potatoes (when you’re making mashed potatoes). Enhance the water of any soup with a Bay leaf, or 2-inch piece of astragalus root, or both. Remember to pull them out before serving.

Shiitake mushrooms. Using these mushrooms in your stuffing instead of plain ones adds biologically active compounds that fight cancer and inflammation. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that shiitake reduces CRP (C-Reactive Protein).

Cauliflower. Most people know about making cauliflower mash, as a substitute for the high-carb regular mashed potatoes.

But what about “Caulifl ower Mac and Cheese?” I have this recipe posted on my website.

Fresh Rosemary, Sage or Thyme. Everyone is used to using dried spices from a jar, but if you ever try the fresh sprigs, you’ll never go back! If you are cooking gravy, scissor in some fresh rosemary, and put some thyme in too.

Pumpkin Seed Oil. Add 2 teaspoons to your pumpkin pie filling before cooking it for a profoundly richer flavor and powerful medicinal benefits. It’s rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega fatty acids and is well known to support prostate and breast health.

Garlic. Anywhere you can add garlic, do so! You can even roast a whole head of garlic if you wrap it in foil and cook it inside the oven. Then spread it onto crackers or add a dollop to mashed potatoes. Garlic contains allicin which is a very strong anti-viral and antibacterial compound.

Dried tart cherries. Instead of cranberries add dried tart cherries into your stuffing. These contain natural melatonin which is deeply relaxing, plus there’s research to show cherries support gout. Tart cherries reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery too. They have virtually no fat or sodium and taste delicious, not too sweet. The health benefits of tart cherries are so well-documented that I added it to one of my Collagen Beauty Powder formula which is designed for healthy hair, beautiful skin and strong nails.

Substitutes for Wine. If you don’t want to drink red wine (or alcohol), you can make a 50/50 mix of tonic water with pomegranate juice. You can also find alcohol-free egg nog everywhere! Finally, you can sip on warm apple cider. If you’re interested in more recipe tweaks, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website right now, at suzycohen.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Volunteers Who Assist With The Gift Of Sight

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Lions Club in 16 L volunteered at the NJ Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in late November. Each person was masked and gloved to begin the sorting process that is so urgently needed. The Center has been receiving glasses in bags, boxes and on pallets from individuals, clubs and commercial eyeglass centers all during the lockdown for the COVID-19 virus. Boxes are stacked almost to the ceiling everywhere and in need of volunteers.

The NJLERC is under the direction of PCC Alan Brewer of the Flemington Lions Club and the operations manager Jim Spada. Mr. Spada deals with the volunteers in an efficient manner as he instructed them with the process of sorting and then in keeping them always in a new supply of glasses as they sorted through them. The facility is currently open by appointment for volunteers due to the COVID-19 virus for small groups to come to sort the eyeglasses. It is located on the campus of the Katzenbach School for the Deaf in West Trenton, NJ. The maximum number of people that could be accepted to volunteer is currently 10 as suggested by state and local laws due to the social distancing needed inside.

The volunteers would search through and sort the glasses into bins marked Bifocals, Single Lens glasses, plastic scrap and metal scrap and yes – sunglasses too. The job is a little time consuming but necessary to prepare for the next step which is to send off cleansing the approved glasses. Some are sent to the NJ prison system. That is where some men have been trained in the cleansing process. Then additional inmates have been trained in the use of a lens-ometer. This is equipment that reads the prescription of each lens in the glasses.

This training helps prepare them for a job as they leave the prison system. 80 percent of all glasses donated are recovered as usable with this system. Each lens is marked and the eye glasses are sealed and sent back to the facility to be used as doctors request them for their annual trips to needy foreign countries. Those countries are usually in Africa, South America and Asia.

The scrap metal and scrap plastic bulk are sold. This money helps with the funding of the project along with many Lions clubs’ donations to NLERC. They accept donations from the general public as well.

During the three and a half hours spent, there were approximately 3000 to 3500

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Lions Club Pictured (left to right): Lion Valerie Mc Kee, PID and Club President, Mel Bray, PCS and Club Secretary, Marion Goldberg. eyeglasses that were handled. That was just a small dent in the amount at the location. The virus has kept so many volunteers away. But as you can see, the need is great, the facility is constantly cleaned and the glasses keep coming in but need to go out also.

Each doctor could easily request 5,000 to 10,000 glasses for his trip abroad. Without the volume of glasses these doctors could not assist in the healing of eye diseases that are prevalent in these areas.

Although this operation is in District 16L, Lions from all over the state and out of NJ have come to give their assistance to this extremely worthwhile operation. In addition to Lions and Leos volunteering, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, corporate groups routinely volunteer at NJLERC. We were impressed with the process and have a renewed respect for our gift of sight and

a better understanding of the importance eyeglasses can bring to those who do not have them. Mel Bray, President of the Toms River Lions stated,” Eyesight is a gift that we take for granted in this country. Those in impoverished areas do not have access to basic glasses and sunglasses.” The NJLERC is one of nine such facilities in the country plus Europe and Asia with the NJ Center being the busiest in the country processing millions of glasses yearly. It was an uplifting experience seeing millions of eyeglasses and doing a part to bring a smile to the face of someone who could now see for the first time, or a child that will not get cataracts due to excessive sun exposure.

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By Chris Lundy SHREWSBURY – A pedestrian crossing Route 35 was struck and killed by a car, police said.

Tamar Carseladze, 69, of Shrewsbury, was attempting to cross the road at around 6:15 p.m. on December 7. He was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly thereafter.

The driver of the car suffered minor injuries and was treated and released.

A Honda Civic was the only vehicle involved. The driver was not issued any summonses. Carseladze was not crossing the highway in a crosswalk.

The crash remains under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Shrewsbury Police Department and the Monmouth County Serious Collision

Analysis Response Team (SCART).

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to assist the investigative team is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Ryan McAndrews at 800-533-7443, or Shrewsbury Police Department Detective Jim Ramsey at 732741-2500.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android - p3tips.com/1182, by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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Allaire Village Holds Christmas Lantern Tours by Candlelight

FARMINGDALE – Spend an evening strolling through the Historic Village at Allaire by candlelit lantern and enjoy the history of Christmas in the 1800s! Visit various historic buildings as your 1830s period dressed interpreter brings alive the spirit of Christmas past! Traditions and holiday decorations to delight everyone.

Limited to 12 people per tour, tickets are sold in reserved time block, by two tour types. Experience music, history and theater, as you create a new holiday tradition with our Christmas Lantern Tours. The best way to see the village at night!

Regular Village Christmas Lantern Tour: A 60 minute experiential evening lantern tour with a period dressed interpreter that leads 12 visitors per group to six of our historic buildings; warm by the fire pit outside the Carriage House; enjoy the ambiance of a candlelit village. $30 per person.

VIP Village Christmas Lantern Tour: Enjoy the same magical experience as the “Regular Lantern Tour” but with an added 30 minutes that includes Christmas Music at the Historic Chapel (harp, guitar); special concluding program at the Carpenter Shop; 2020 Allaire Christmas Gift Bag

(annual Allaire Ornament and customized 1st edition Allaire Christmas Postal Cache). $45 per person Advance ticket purchase is required for this event, capacity is extremely limited!

Each tour is an outdoor walking tour, with various stops/walk-throughs of our historic buildings along the way. Prepare accordingly. Not recommended for young children.

Tours take place on December 19 and begin at 5 p.m. and depart from the Historic Row Houses/Visitor Center every 15 minutes until 8 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance according to tour type and time block. Strollers are not permitted inside the historic buildings. Absolutely no refunds will be given once the ticket is purchased.

Tickets are non-transferable.

For the safety and protection of all, visitors must wear masks. Social distancing guidelines will be outlined and enforced during the Tour.

They ask that children five and under do not attend this event. Children over five years may attend, however the tour is not recommended for children under 10.

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State Urges Residents To Get Their Flu Shot This Holiday Season

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – The New Jersey Department of Health is urging all residents to get their annual flu vaccine.

It’s usually recommended that people receive their flu shot before October, but the DOH still insists on getting the shot as the flu viruses can circulate as late as May. “Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever as we face increases in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and can help to conserve potentially scarce healthcare resources during the pandemic.”

Governor Phil Murphy recently published a proclamation declaring December 6 through 12 as Influenza Vaccination Week in New Jersey to go along with the national initiative which focuses on the importance of flu vaccination during the holiday season and for the future.

A yearly flu vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone 6 months of age and older.

Certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risks include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old.

• People 65 years of age and older.

• Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy.

• American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

• People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

People who care for persons at higher risk for influenza-related complications should also be making it a priority to get a flu shot. This can consist of healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.

“Everyone can play a role in fighting the flu,” said Commissioner Persichilli.

“Through the Department’s initiatives, our stakeholders share in the responsibility to help ensure that our communities are aware of the dangers of flu, the benefits of vaccination, as well as helping to improve access to vaccination services.”

Flu vaccines are offered in many locations including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.

For general flu information and to fi nd a flu shot near you, visit the Department’s website at nj.gov/health/fightthefl unj.

For more information about NIVW, visit the CDC web page at cdc.gov/fl u/nivw/ index.htm.

Inside The Law Trusts For Minor Children

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most peo-

ple would be willing Marc S. Galella Esq. to spend ever ything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater ca re tha n the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the f lexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Underway

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has recently announced the statewide traffic safety campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” to target drunk and impaired drivers.

The campaign, which runs until January 1, is part of a nationwide effort to reduce crash risks during the holiday season. The Division has awarded $656,340 worth of grants to 114 agencies across the state to fund enhanced patrolling and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints throughout New Jersey during the month of December.

“This has been a year of tremendous loss for New Jersey residents impacted

by the COVID-19 pandemic and we are all feeling especially grateful for the loved ones with us this holiday season,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

“Help ensure that everyone can safely celebrate this year by driving sober and unimpaired. Drunk driving crashes are tragic and preventable. We are stepping up patrols and enforcement to keep New Jersey roadways safe for all who use them this holiday season.”

Drunk driving crashes claim the lives of more than 10,000 people nationwide each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). A total of 559 people were

killed in traffic crashes in New Jersey last year, with 129, nearly a quarter of them, losing their lives in crashes involving drunk drivers.

“Our mission is to ensure that travelers on New Jersey roadways reach their destinations safely - especially during the holiday season when crash risks increase,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “We pursue this mission through programs like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over that raise public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and provide law enforcement with funding for enhanced enforcement. This season, make sure a designated driver

is part of your holiday celebration plans.

Anyone driving under influence can count on encountering a law enforcement presence on the State’s roadways.”

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign last year had a result of 1,380 DWI arrests (alcohol and/or drugs) statewide; and participating police agencies issued 4,960 and 2,023 speeding and seat belt summonses, respectively. Some agencies made 13 or more DWI arrests during the campaign.

For more information, follow the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and visit NJSafeRoads.com.

One Dead After UTV Crashes Into A Lake

By Jason Allentoff MANCHESTER – A Howell Township resident is dead after an accident sent his Utility Terrain Vehicle into a lake at the Heritage Minerals Mine in Whiting.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Chief of Police Lisa Parker confirmed that the incident happened on December 12 shortly before 8:30 p.m.

Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Heritage Minerals Mine, also known as ASARCO, on

Route 70 in Whiting, for a report of a motor vehicle accident with a submersion.

Police spoke to a group of people who were driving UTV’s and they said that a UTV had entered the lake at the center of the property, causing the driver and the passengers to be submerged in the water.

Authorities said 62-year-old James Grover of Howell did not resurface. The other passengers and members of the group attempted to locate Grover but were unsuccessful.

Manchester Township Police and members of the Manchester, Ridgeway and Whiting

Volunteer Fire Companies conducted an underwater dive search and rescue operation and located the UTV overturned and submerged in 25 feet of water.

Grover was attached to the UTV by his safety harness. Rescue units attempted to perform life saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Billhimer said “Chief Parker and I would like to commend the heroic efforts of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company,

Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, “ Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

The cause of the crash is now being probed by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Manchester Township Police Traffic Safety Unit and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local GOP Leader To Appeal Conviction Again

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An inf luential Republican leader will continue to appeal his conviction for tax evasion and fraud.

Former Ocean County GOP Chairman George R. Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

He had appealed that, but that appeal was shot down earlier this month. The appellate panel upheld his 2019 conviction.

Now, another appeal is on the horizon.

His attorney, Kevin Marino, said that they are petitioning for the entire appellate court to rehear the case-not just a panel.

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Original Charges As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan.

The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

He had a sentencing hearing on January 22. There, he was sentenced to a year and a day in Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. He had also been sentenced to three years of probation after that.

The sentencing judge did not fine Gilm-

ore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties.

The sentencing judge ordered mental health treatment.

First Appeal Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.

During the appeal handled by his attorney, Marino alleged that the trial did not include expert psychiatric testimony regarding his claim of having a hoarding disorder that made him spend lavishly on personal expenses.

In the non-precedential ruling written

by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the court rejected four separate claims raised by Gilmore. It agreed with the government that the trial judge properly excluded the psychiatric expert. Gilmore contended that testimony would have negated his intent to commit the charged tax crimes. The court also rejected Gilmore’s challenges to the jury instructions and sufficiency of evidence.

Political Connections Gilmore is the grandson of late Seaside Heights mayor J. Stanley Tunney, of which the Tunney bridge between Toms River and Seaside is named.

Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very influential in local politics. In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3rd District Congressional race.

Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. Gilmore has remained active in politics, attending county events and forming a political consulting firm with Freeholder Jack Kelly.

Honor A Veteran With Wreaths Across America

HOWELL – The Adelphia Fire Department is working with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans at the Adelphia Cemetery (on Wyckoff Mills Road). There are 210 veterans in the cemetery and they are looking to get wreaths sponsored for every veteran.

Wreaths are $15 each and can be spon-

sored by visiting wreathsacrossamerica. org Everyone is also welcome to come to the event and lay wreaths. The event will take place on December 19 at 12 p.m.

For more information, contact Katie Barnes at 732-677-0187 or via email C_Barnes99@aol.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE How To Celebrate The Holidays More Safely This Year

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – With COVID-19 counts rising, medical professionals are concerned that holidays are going to make cases spike even more.

That’s why they’ve been putting out tips on how to celebrate holidays safely, something more important than ever this year.

The usual trappings of the holidays are so common we might not even realize it. Kissing hello, picking finger food from an appetizer platter, watching a game or holiday movie on the couch…these might all be dangerous this time around, especially if guests are older or have underlying health conditions.

“It might not feel like the holidays to you unless all of your closest relatives are gathered around your dining room table,” said Dr. Bradley Pulver, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine for Ocean Medical Center. “However, health experts recommend celebrating differently this year as the coronavirus pandemic reaches record levels in many parts of the country.”

Doctors have been telling the public to keep celebrations small. Don’t celebrate with people outside your household. And if they are outside your household, that they have been people who have been self-quarantining for 14 days beforehand.

Any long travel, using public transportation, or even stopping at a rest stop, would negate the quarantine.

Do not host or participate in any gatherings if you or anyone in your home: • Has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not completed self-isolation

• Has symptoms of COVID-19 • Has taken a COVID-19 test and is awaiting results • May have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days • Is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 If you’re attending an indoor holiday gathering in a home that’s outside of your bubble (people who you interact with frequently): avoid greeting anyone with physical contact (hugs, kisses, etc.) wear a mask, except when you’re eating wash your hands often stay 6 feet apart from people in other households at all times, even at mealtime don’t drink alcohol, so that you’ll have the right mindset to make safe decisions about COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread of the illness.

In this case, a college student home for the holidays should be considered part of a different household. People outside your household have different factors to take into consideration: • Community levels of COVID-19 • Exposure during travel • Location of gathering • Duration of gathering • Number and crowding of people at gathering • Behaviors of people prior to gathering • Behaviors of people during gathering

Another Sales Rep Pleads Guilty In Prescription Scheme

By Chris Lundy LITTLE FALLS – Another former sales rep for a prescription drug company has pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud the state health benefits program.

Thomas Bowers, 46, of Little Falls, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

He would sell medications to physicians, and he would earn a percentage.

In order to inflate his commission, he would have doctors write prescriptions for patients they never saw. These patients were recruited to be part of the conspiracy, many of whom were members of the New Jersey School Employee’s Health Benefits Program.

Then, his employers would pay him based on what they received from insurance.

The companies involved were not named by police.

The prescriptions were for compounded medications. These are drugs mixed by a medical professional to create a medication tailored to

the needs of an individual patient. The Food and Drug Administration does not approve compounded drugs and thus does not verify the safety, potency, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality of compounded drugs. Generally, a physician may prescribe compounded drugs when an FDA-approved drug does not meet the health needs of a particular patient.

The medications included pain, scar, and wound creams and certain supplements and vitamins. His actions took place between December of 2014 and March of 2016.

The count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greater. As part of his plea agreement, Bowers must forfeit $157,747 in criminal proceeds and pay restitution of at least $593,678. Sentencing is scheduled for April 8, 2021.

Almost identical charges were recently levied against Joshua Darstek, 38, of Freehold, who also admitted to a compounded prescription drug conspiracy.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE LADACIN Network Receives $35,000 From Oceanfirst Foundation In Honor Of Anita Kneeley

WANAMASSA – On March 20, LADACIN Network lost a dear friend and lifelong supporter, Anita M. Kneeley. Mrs. Kneeley was a past Executive Director of LADACIN and an advocate for the Agency until her passing. Mrs. Kneeley was also a long time Board member of the OceanFirst Foundation. In recognition of Mrs. Kneeley’s legacy, OceanFirst Foundation presented a $35,000 gift to LADACIN Network to be used as follows: $10,000 to seed an Employee Appreciation/Recognition Fund and $25,000 to create the Anita Kneeley Capital Improvement Fund to support the maintenance of LADACIN’s residential facilities. Additional charitable contributions have been made by the Kneeley Family and estate in honor of Mrs. Kneeley.

Anita began her career with LADACIN Network as Executive Director in 1979, then United Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, with 36 staff serving 125 children and adults with disabilities.

Over the next 17 years under her leadership, LADACIN Network grew tremendously. Along with a visionary Board of Trustees, Mrs. Kneeley led her dedicated staff in transforming the organization

into a multi-faceted and multi-funded agency, providing an array of programs and services through a transdisciplinary model that addressed the unique needs of individuals with developmental and complex physical disabilities.

Through Anita’s steadfast determination and passion for people with disabilities and their families, LADACIN Network expanded therapy services, personal assistance services, transportation services, rehabilitation technology, diagnostic clinics, vocational training and supported employment. An integrated child care program, respite programs, barrier-free residential facilities and an adult day program were all added to the Agency’s repertoire. Today LADACIN provides services to over 3,500 infants, children and adults in 14 facilities and employs over 600 staff.

Anita’s foresight and vision helped make the Agency to what it is today. The friendships and partnerships she formed, with individuals, government agencies, community organizations and businesses remain intact.

Throughout Anita’s retirement she continued her relationship with LADACIN

─Photo courtesy LADACIN Network Patricia Carlesimo, LADACIN Network Executive Director, Mrs. Anita M. Kneeley, Past Executive Director, Advocate and Supporter of LADACIN Network Network as a consultant, serving as a liaison with county, state and federal entities on behalf of the Agency. Anita M. Kneeley was a source of inspiration and motivation to everyone she encountered and has made a significant impact on the lives of so many.

LADACIN Network, founded in 1949, is a nonprofit Agency that is committed

to providing a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.

For more information about LADACIN Network, call Luisa Vroman, Director of Development at 732-493-5900, ext. 266 or visit ladacin.org.

200 Club Donates To Family Of Fallen Police Recruit

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The 200 Club of Mon mouth Count y donated $10,000 to Reverend Lou Strugala, Chaplain for the New Jersey State Police, on behalf of the family of fallen New Jersey State Police recruit Lucas C. Homeijer.

The 27-year-old recruit passed away on November 25 after losing consciousness during a boxing training exercise at the State Police Academy in Sea Girt.

“Luke Homeijer’s untimely passing is a tremendous loss to the entire law enforcement and first responder community. The incredibly tragic event has all of us heartbroken. Helping Luke’s family with support during these difficult times is the least we can do,” said The 200 Club of Monmouth County President Robert Honecker, who presented the check along with The 200 Club of Monmouth County Trustee Robert Swannack, Ret.

Police Chief of Ocean Township, to the Chaplain.

The New Jersey State Police had asked The 200 Club of Monmouth County to help the Homeijer family. It was voted unanimously by the Executive Board Officers and Board of Trustees to approve the financial assistance. Homeijer was following in the footsteps of his father and uncle who were both retired state troopers. He had been living at the State

Police Academy in Sea Girt for the last seven months for training.

“We are so appreciative of the kindness and generosity of the 200 Club. Having met one of the original recipients of a gift in the 1950s when he lost his dad in Detroit and hearing what a difference it made to the family; I am truly humbled and grateful to accept this on behalf of the Homeijer family,” said Chaplain Strugala.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Brings Joy To The World

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Now in its 72nd season, the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus does not part lightly with tradition. For decades, the highly acclaimed annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau’s Christmas Suite has drawn crowds to the historic Count Basie Center for the Arts

in Red Bank. At a moment when drawing crowds is simply not an option, the chorus will offer an innovative digital version of Monmouth County’s can’t-miss musical event of the holiday season.

MCC premieres Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours on December 20 at 4 p.m. As ever, but this year brought to

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you online, Dr. Brandau masterfully intertwines his stirring original settings of holiday favorites with traditional carols, poetry, and more, from Silent Night to Auld Lang Syne. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser.

In the spirit of the season, MCC will

offer Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours free of charge.

To register, email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line, “Joy to the World.” To help defray from ongoing expenses, they welcome your tax-deductible donations at monmouthcivicchorus.org.

Volunteers Needed For Meals On Wheels

HOWELL – Interfaith Neighbors at the Howell Senior Center needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. For more information, call Valerie at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 19 - dec 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your instincts are likely right on target when it comes to making quick decisions. Since you are mentally acute, you can overcome objections and navigate tricky situations. Loved ones could be out of sorts in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, making money may be more important than spending it. A loved one may be at odds with you during the next few days unless you adopt a cooperative attitude. Steer clear of unnecessary misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Connect with others as well as your ambitions in the upcoming week. Your sincere belief can be very convincing. Success could be easily achieved by helping move people and things toward constructive results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may be motivated or empowered by a partner to focus on excellence in your work.

Whatever you are focusing your energies on, you will be encouraged to do the job to the best of your ability.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be at your best when you can show off your talents and expertise. Don’t hesitate to display your skill set; you should attract others who are equally adroit.

Show your admiration for others’ strengths and abilities too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cut through the fog in the week ahead. Shine friendliness and a positive attitude to clear up any misunderstanding. Save important purchases for later in the week, when your good taste is in higher gear

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Though you will not always receive the attention or the gift that you desire, you can always attend to and treat yourself. Some people may be more interested in their jobs or their ambitions as the week begins than in socializing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A conversation or new information can make your choices easier. In the upcoming week, you may take a new approach toward finances. Focus on how to gather more resources or maximize your savings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The New Moon falls in your sign this week and might be an indication that you are willing to face your fears and ready to let go of the past.

To achieve your ambitions, it might be wise to curtail spending on nonessentials.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give from the heart to a worthy cause you believe in.

There should be a little room in your budget for some discretionary spending that helps others.

Feeling that you have made a difference is a wonderful reward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Recalling consequences of past mistakes may remind you to make better choices. Friends could bring up questions about moral issues that may not have concrete answers. You might need to reevaluate your goals this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You don’t operate in a vacuum. You may realize that you need to abide by the group consensus. Take the needs of everyone into consideration as you traverse the week ahead. If you cooperate, life is almost always easier.

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