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−Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Several of the 22 Manchester Township High School students who were recently honored by the Manchester Board of Education for receiving high scores in their advanced placement exams. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township School District recently recognized 22 Advanced Placement (AP) students for their high scores during a Board of Education meeting. School Board members congratulated the students for achieving scores or four or five on the AP exams. Manchester Township High School Vice Principals, Sarah Thiffault and Tracey Raimondo, read the names and scores of all of the students, some of whom were present at the meeting
to be honored. Thiffault said, “we are so proud of these students. To score a four or a five is quite an accomplishment, even in a normal year.” The students and their scores are: • Mubaraq Aderogba - 4 in AP World History • Karina Camarena - 5 in AP Spanish • Marissa Clauburg - 5 in AP English Literature & Composition, 5 in AP US History (Council - See Page 4)
Council Discusses COVID, Finances
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The approval of a solar array in the township, the hiring of a new business administrator and issues revolving around COVID-19 vaccinations were among the topics discussed during a recent
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Solar Project Councilman Robert Hudak reported on a recent Planning Board meeting where a new solar array project was approved. The site of the project is on a closed portion of a landfill
−Photos courtesy Jersey Shore BlueClaws Bill Butler, the first groundskeeper in the Lakewood BlueClaws’ history, checks the lawn. He later served as the New York Mets’ head groundskeeper.
along Route 70 “in a central area which is currently capped and it will not be visible from the surrounding area.”
Paid Fire Service It was also reported that Police Chief Lisa Parker, Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the lead-
ership of the Manchester Fire services would meet in reference to the formation of a paid, full time fire department in the township. It would fall under the umbrella of emergency services, similar to the
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(Left) Lakewood first baseman Ryan Howard, who hit more than 300 regular-season homers for the Phillies, takes a cut in 2002. (Right) The BlueClaws’ Cole Hamels unleashes a pitch in 2003. He led the Phillies to a World Series championship. By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - Millions of fans can’t be wrong. In 19 regular seasons, the Lakewood BlueClaws attracted 7,711,681 fans to regular-season home games at FirstEnergy Park. Now in their first year as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the team is a major reason Lakewood is New Jersey’s unofficial capital of professional base-
ball as they are the third club to play The Grand Old Game in the town. Flash back to the 1940s On a bright, sunny day in March of 1943, more than 1,200 folks descended on the downtown train depot in Lakewood. The turnout wasn’t for the grand opening of a hotel in the winter resort nor was it to see heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis (BlueClaws - See Page 7)
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township’s Emergency Medical Services system. The EMS marked its first year of operation in March. New Business Administrator Councilman James Vaccaro congratulated recently hired Business Administrator Michael King to his new role in the township. “I am sure his time in Manchester will be enjoyable and myself and members of council look forward to working with him.” The business administrator handles the day-to-day operations of the township, as the mayor and council are not full-time positions. Councilman Sam Fusaro also welcomed
Budget Update Mayor Kenneth Palmer said he had a meeting with the township’s chief financial
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Continued From Page 1 • Thomas DeLucca - 4 in AP Environmental Science • Nicholas Isophording - 5 in AP Calculus BC • Gabriela Kisielewski - 4 in AP European History • Ryan Krzynowek - 4 in AP Probability & Statistics • Brooke Kuhmichel - 4 in AP Psychology • Michelle Levereth - 5 in AP English Language & Composition, 4 in AP Probability & Statistics, 4 in US History • Olivia Lomax - 4 in AP Calculus BC • Cassandra McDermott - 4 in AP English The General’s
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Continued From Page 1 train for his fight against Max Schmeling with runs around Lake Carasaljo. It was an auspicious, warm welcome for the New York Giants. World War II raged. Keneshaw (Mountain) Landis, then the commissioner of Major League Baseball, ordered its 16 teams to train north of the Mason-Dixon Line to conserve gasoline, oil, rubber and other essentials for the war effort. The New York Giants, now the San Francisco Giants, wound up at the John D. Rockefeller Estate, now known as Ocean County Park. Judge Harry E. Newman, then an Ocean County Freeholder, wrote a Jan. 7, 1943 letter to team owner Horace Stoneman, inviting the Giants to train in Lakewood. The Giants trained at the estate from 194345. Among their players were future National Baseball Hall of Fame members Mel Ott, Carl Hubbell, Ernie Lombardi and Joe (Ducky Wucky) Medwick. The diamond was carved on one of the estate’s nine-hole golf course fairways. New York’s top farm team, the Jersey City Giants, trained on the diamond in 1944-45. Move ahead to 1998. Something special - the birth of the Lakewood BlueClaws (now the Jersey Shore BlueClaws). A major backer of the birth of the BlueClaws was Robert Singer, R-30th, state senator and a member of the Lakewood Township Committee. The first talk began early in 1998 when Singer was contacted by the local owners of a New York-Penn League team based in
The Manchester Times, May 1, 2021, Page 7 Watertown, N.Y. The Getzler family - Stan, Phyllis and Joseph - hoped to bring the team from upstate New York to Monmouth County where the family had a home. The team wound up on Staten Island, N.Y., where it was a New York Yankees affiliate for many years. A group of investors known as the American Baseball Company teamed with Singer and other Lakewood officials to place a team in Lakewood. Once upon a time, the large parcel of land at New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues consisted primarily of sand, scrub oak and scrub pine. In less than one year, the land became home to a stadium, FirstEnergy Park, that cost an estimated $22 million to build. The Urban Enterprise Zone and the investors financed the stadium. The BlueClaws’ owners contributed $2 million to the ballpark’s construction, bringing their total investment to the team - after the $3.5 million purchase price and other various relocation and start-up costs - to $8 million. Ground was broken on a rainy day with the temperature in the low 40s on April 17, 2000. It took just 359 days to build the stadium. The facility was dedicated as the Lakewood Municipal Baseball Stadium. It became known as GPU Energy Park, now FirstEnergy Park. The team, which will open its regular season Tuesday, May 4, at 7:05 p.m. when it hosts the Hudson Valley Renegades, a New York Yankees farm club, in Hi-A East League action, set up shop in office space Feb. 1, 2000 on nearby Airport Road in Lakewood, site of its initial tickets promotion. The event took place on a Saturday. The first person to buy a ticket was Lakewood resident Rich Furrer.
He began waiting in line at around 2 p.m. on Friday with hundreds of other fans for more than 20 hours. As the temperature fell, fans kept warm with heaters and grills. “It rained on me, it hailed on me and it snowed on me,” said Furrer, who died at the age of 51, prior to the team’s first game as the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A farm club in the South Atlantic League, “but I was first.” The BlueClaws were named by Matt Koscielski, a 9-year-old from Wall Township’s West Belmar section. He won a ‘name the team’ contest that consisted of local elementary schools. BlueClaws was the most popular entry so team officials went with it. Now that the team had a name, it began its marketing effort. “I think the biggest challenge was convincing the people who weren’t necessarily baseball fans that the product we were putting out was more than a baseball game,” said Mike Ryan, the team’s director of marketing from 2000-2011. “In subsequent seasons, it was easier because we had examples, but the first year was a fresh slate. Luckily, we seemed to be able to use a lot of what Trenton (Thunder, then the Yankees’ Double A affiliate in the Eastern League) had done as an example. “For me, the biggest challenge was learning the concept of minor league sports and the selling factors. I was one of the few employees who did not come from a sports background. One of the reasons I was hired was my local knowledge, connections and business experience. Being an avid sports fan, minor-league teams were attractive to me to attend because of the game itself. I had been to many Buffalo Bisons (baseball), Thunder and Trenton Titans (ice hockey)
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Continued From Page 1 Kannapolis (N.C.) Intimidators, a Chicago White Sox farm club, It was a 5-1 loss, but it was a beginning. It took the BlueClaws five games to win their first game, a 9-7 conquest of the host Greensboro (N.C.) Bats, on April 9, 2001. Lakewood’s first home game, April 11, 2001, was suspended in the fourth inning because of rain after a two-hour delay. The game, a Lakewood loss, was completed the next day. Its second home game resulted in a seven-inning no-hitter thrown by Keith Bucktrot and an 11-1 win over the Hickory (N.C.) Crawdads, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate, on April 12, 2001. Lakewood was 28-42 in the initial half of its first season of play and 32-37 in the second half. It attracted 482,206 fans to FirstEnergy Park in the team’s first season. “I can still remember our first opening day and hearing the call on the radio to open the gates,” Ryan said. “The second song the crew in the production room played was the theme from The Natural as the fans (7,512) were filing in. I literally got chills.” Reggie Griggs hit Lakewood’s first home run in franchise history in 2001 in the BlueClaws’ third regular-season game. The American Baseball Company sold the team to Shore Town Baseball. The new ownership was introduced July 27, 2017 - the same day the BlueClaws welcomed their seven-millionth fan. The BlueClaws accepted their Player Development License from the Phillies in February, becoming Philadelphia’s High-A East League affiliate. The license runs for 10 years. Shore Town Baseball has made numerous improvements, led by a Biergarten featuring live music in back of the third-base line, a miniature golf course in back of right field and boardwalk style amusements beyond the outfield wall. They were installed prior to the 2018 season. The ABC installed a berm, luxury suites, picnic areas and a 1,859-square
The Manchester Times, May 1, 2021, Page 9 foot video board. The latter was installed prior to the 2015 season. “I still have a sense of pride for what the original front office staff was able to accomplish,” Ryan said. “From top to bottom, we were full of great people who wanted this to succeed. And we accomplished that goal.” A total of 106 players, including future Philadelphia stars Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels, landed berths on major-league regular-season rosters through the 2020 season. The duo led the Phillies to the championship of the 2008 World Series. Howard, who played for Lakewood in 2002, was its first player to land a berth on a major-league regular-season roster. He slugged .382 regular-season home runs and drove in 1,194 runs with the Phillies from 2004-16. He hit .258 lifetime. Howard was a National League All-Star in 2006, 2009 and 2010. He was named the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2006 and its Rookie of the Year in 2005. He was named the MVP of the 2009 National League Championship Series. He paced the major leagues in homers in 2006 and 2008. He led the major leagues in runs batted in during the 2006, 2008 and 2009 seasons. Nicknamed The Big Piece because of his 6-foot-4, 259-pound frame, the lefty-swinging first baseman was the fastest player in major-league history to hit 100 and 200 homers. He was drafted by the Phillies out of Missouri State University on the fifth round in 2001. His No. 29 jersey was retired by Lakewood during the 2010 season. While playing for Lakewood on an injury rehabilitation stint, Howard hit a game-winning homer. Asked if he was spoiled, Lakewood manager Steve Roadcap smiled and remarked, “The Phillies finally got me a cleanup hitter.” Hamels, a left-handed starting pitcher, starred for Lakewood in 2003. He played for the Phillies from 2006-15. He also pitched for the Texas Rangers (2015-18), Chicago Cubs (2018-19) and the Atlanta Braves (2020). A free agent at this writing, Hamels took a 163-122 lifetime regular-season record into
2021. He posted a 3.43 earned run average and struck out 2,560 hitters. He was a National League All-Star with the Phillies in 2007, 2011 and 2012. He was an American League All-Star with the Rangers in 2016. He was named the World Series MVP in 2008 and the NLCS MVP in 2008. He tossed a no-hitter in 2015 and combined on a no-hitter in 2014. The Phillies’ starting catcher in 2008 was Carlos Ruiz, who was with Lakewood in 2001. He played for the Phillies (2006-16), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016) and the Seattle Mariners (2017). He was a National League All-Star with the Phillies in 2012. The Phillies signed Ruiz as an amateur free agent in 1998 out of the Dominican Republic. Selected by the Phillies out of San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo High School 17th overall on the first round, Hamels’ No. 19 Lakewood jersey was retired during the 2014 season. Gavin Floyd was the first Lakewood pitcher to become a major leaguer, earning the distinction two days after Howard made it to The Show. Drafted fourth on the first round by the Phillies out of a Maryland high school, Floyd accepted a $4.2 million signing bonus from Philadelphia and played for Lakewood during the 2001 season. The righty pitched for the Phillies (2004-06), the Chicago White Sox (2007-13), the Atlanta Braves (2014), the Cleveland Indians (2015) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2016). He posted a 74-76 record and a 4.37 lifetime earned run average, striking out 985 batters. He tossed Lakewood’s first nine-inning no-hitter in franchise history, losing 1-0 as the team made two sixth-inning errors. He was the first SAL pitcher since 1996 to suffer the loss in a no-hitter. Former Lakewood players Alec Bohm and Rhys Hoskins have played starring roles with the Phillies. Bohm, a third baseman chosen third on the first round by Philadelphia in 2018, was second in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2020. Hoskins, a first baseman, has emerged as a slugger. The BlueClaws won South Atlantic League titles in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and advanced
to its championship series in 2016 and 2018. A total of seven 2006 players - Mike Zagurski, Kyle Kendrick, Josh Outman, Greg Golson, Lou Marson, Matt Maloney and Carlos Carrasco - wound up on major-league rosters. Earning berths on major-league regular-season rosters from the 2009 team were Justin DeFratus, B.J. Rosenberg, Anthony Gose, Tyler Cloud, Steve Susdorf, Travis d’Arnaud, Trevor May and Jake Diekman. The 2010 players who made it to the major leagues were Darin Ruf, Jonathan Pettibone, Diekman, Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Villar, Josh Zeid, Jon Singleton, Trevor May and Domingo Santana. Philadelphia third base coach Dusty Wathan managed Lakewood. Former Lakewood manager Jeff Manto coached the lefty swinging Howard in hitting in 2002. “I told Ryan, ‘You can be a special home run hitter if you learn to hit the ball to left field,’ “Manto said. “Ryan answered, ‘How do I do it?’ “ Now the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league hitting coordinator, Manto has also served as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ and Chicago White Sox batting coach. Former Lakewood manager Dave Huppert worked under then Washington manager Frank Robinson as the Nationals’ third base coach. Bill Butler, who supervised the building of Lakewood’s field for several seasons as its head groundskeeper, went from the BlueClaws to the New York Mets, serving as their head groundskeeper for several seasons. Numerous baseball celebrities, including Bob Feller, Tug McGraw, John Kruk, Jim Rice, Rollie Fingers and Ed Kranepool, have signed autographs for free at FirstEnergy Park. Roger Clemens visited the stadium to watch his son play against the BlueClaws. Pedro Martinez threw a bullpen session along the right field foul line. Dave Hollins, Bill Singer, Brian Cashman, Gene Michael and others have scouted BlueClaws and opposing players at the facility. (BlueClaws - See Page 10)
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reserved seats. “The figure does not include lawn spaces, concourse tables, luxury suites, picnic areas, party decks and elsewhere,” said Greg Giombarrese, Jersey Shore’s director of communications and the club’s lead radio broadcaster. There will be numerous hand sanitizers. Masks featuring the BlueClaws’ logo will be sold at the Claws Cove in the stadium. “We will continue to work with Major League Baseball as well as state and Ocean County officials to safely welcome as many fans as possible to the ballpark this summer,” Giombarrese said. The BlueClaws’ manager is Chris Adamson, the 14th skipper in team history. The Australian, a former catcher, was an All-American at Angelo State University in Texas. Jersey Shore is scheduled to play 120 regular-season games, 60 at home and 60 on the road. SAL members for 19 seasons, the BlueClaws are in Hi-A and the East League for the first time. “We are looking forward to having a little bit of baseball and getting ourselves into a more normal routine,” said Joe Riccutti, Jersey Shore’s president and general manager. “It feels great to have baseball and our fans back. We in our front office have all spent many years working in this industry and we feel real excited to be able to welcome our team, our fans, our staff and our corporate sponsors back. It was tough not having baseball, but on the plus side we got to spend more time with our families.” Ricciutti said the team’s game day staff will be larger than usual. “We will have to utilize additional measures in terms of seating the fans,” Riccutti said. “We will also have more security people than usual. There will be a larger custodial staff as more cleaning will be required. We will activate areas of the concourse for seating. There will be more seating on the berm. If we activate our whole stadium, we will have 3,000-4,000 fans per game. Our seating bowl will be configured in pods. Tickets for pods of 6 by 6 and 8 by 8 can be purchased. “The idea is to activate additional seating throughout the ballpark in a way that keeps everyone socially distanced. We will have lots of free sanitizers throughout the park.” Ricciutti said the pandemic has had an impact on the team’s marketing strategy. “The pandemic changed everything,” he said. “Our usual strategy was to sell as many tickets as possible. Now, we are more strategic with our ticket sales.” The gate opening times for home games have been changed because of the pandemic. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for 7:05 p.m. games. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. for 1:05 p.m. games. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. for 4:05 p.m. games. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. for 11 a.m. games. It will be the first season for Promozone. “A lot of our in-game entertainment that had been performed on the field will take place near the boardwalk style amusements or on the concourse because of the restrictions caused by the pandemic,” Ricciutti said. “There won’t be a lot of major changes in terms of the park. Fans will experience a lot more beach themed entertainment such as Jersey Shore Beach Bars. We will rebrand some areas. There will be a handful of new food ideas. All cool stuff. Stay tuned.”
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Hospital System Awarded $82 Million FEMA Grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. − Hackensack Meridian Health Systems (HMHS) received an $82 million federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the cost of many of the hospital’s extensive emergency measures taken as a result of the COVID pandemic, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) said. HMHS operates Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City and other facilities in Rep. Chris Smith’s Fourth Congressional District. “We’re grateful to Congressman Smith, who continues to fight to help ensure that our frontline team members are able to continue providing high-quality, groundbreaking care to more patients than any other health network in the state,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. Smith announced a grant award of $82,040,194.81 in federal funding to Hackensack Meridian Health to cover 100 percent of emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is provided under the authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. The award follows three grants of $18.1, $10.9 and $10.4 million awarded in mid-March, also for COVID expenses. “Hackensack Meridian hospitals were at ground zero of the COVID pandemic and met the challenge head-on with an army of talented, compassionate and courageous medical staff and hospital personnel,” Smith said. “They took care of patients during what can only be called an unprecedented national healthcare emergency and showed their commitment to the community they serve, even while placing their own health at risk.” Hackensack Meridian Health is the largest health network in the state, having treated more than 10,000 COVID-19
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The grant represents 100 percent of reported costs incurred from the emergency measures executed by HMHS. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public, requiring emergency response and protective measures throughout the State of New Jersey.
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−Photo courtesy Manchester Schools MANCHESTER – MTHS junior Stephanie Pang was chosen as one of six visual art students to have their artwork highlighted at the Salute to Ocean County event through the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival. At the June event, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission will announce one student chosen to win a prize from the Grunin Foundation. Stephanie’s piece will also be highlighted in the county’s “Out and About” publication, which is
distributed county-wide in both print and online. One piece will be on the front cover, and the others will be printed in color inside. So keep an eye out for Stephanie Pang’s ‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ Art teacher Teena O’Connell said, “Stephanie created this work using a medium called Scratchboard. The student etches a surface covered in black ink to reveal the color below. It is time consuming and does not lend itself to mistakes. She did an amazing job!”
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WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge have announced a net date for their a six days, five nights trip to Asheville and the Biltmore North Carolina, which will now be held from October 3 through 8. Pricing is $789 per person double occupancy; $1,054 per person single occupancy. The package includes: five nights including overnights; five breakfasts; three dinners, including a cookout in the Meadows and the Blue Ridge Mountain Opry with dinner Harrah’s Casino; guided tour of Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Gardens and
winery tour; grove arcade; folk art center; blue ridge parkway visitors center; tour of chimney rock park; cruise on Lake Lure; souvenir gift; luggage handling in Asheville; taxes and meal gratuities; motorcoach transportation. The cost also includes bus driver and tour guide trip. Deposit $25 per person is due upon sign-up. Balance is due by August. Bus leaves from Meadows Clubhouse, 2 Clear Lake Road, Whiting. Make check payable to White Star Tours. For more information call Tana 732849-4248.
Manchester PTA Spring Gift Auction
MANCHESTER – The Manchester PTA will be holding a ‘Red, White & Blue Tailgate Party’ Spring Gift Auction on May 22, (rain date June 5) at the Manchester Twp. High School Football Field Parking Lot.
High quality gifts and 50/50 Raffle (auction/raffle tickets purchased separately). Doors open at 2 p.m. Raffle ticket sales close at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and each include admission and an entry gift. Ages 18 and above only.
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WHITING – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is sponsoring a “Cash Calendar Raff le” which will run through June 2021. Each day a predetermined cash prize of $20, $50 or $100 will be awarded. Even if you win once you are still eligible for all the remaining days.
Tickets are $25 each with 181 chances to win and are available at SEAS Parish Office, 30 Schoolhouse Road, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by mail (include an additional $2 for processing). For questions or further information, call 732-350-5001 or e-mail parishoffice@easeton.org.
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TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction. Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility. “This past winter we assisted 171 different
homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing and an additional 49 individuals with mental health & addiction needs into a detox/rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said. The Golf Outing will be raising funds towards a permanent facility where the organization can help homeless veterans and all homeless year round move from being homeless into a permanent home. The new transitional facility will get homeless individuals off the streets and allow them to stay 30 to 60 days depending if a mental health or addiction needs to be treated. Then they will be transitioned into a permanent home. Anyone wishing to participate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732904-0257. To learn more about Just Believe’s mission go to justbelieveinc.org.
Antiques, Crafts And Collectibles Faire
TOMS RIVER – The 34th Antiques, Crafts, and Collectibles Faire happens May 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Ocean County Historical Society partnered with the Toms River South History Club to hold this event in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium, located at the school on Hooper Ave. in Toms River. There will be over 50 tables of antiques, crafts, & collectibles, NJ history books, baked goods, local historical societies’ exhibits, classic cars, model railroad display, World War I reenactors, Civil War reenactors (with musket firing), local artist exhibits, music, snack bar, soft drinks, 50/50 & MUCH MORE. Children’s entertainment includes free Balloon Animals from Freckles the Clown (Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Admission is $2 per day for 18 years and over. Masks are required. For more information, visit the Ocean County Historical Society’s website at oceancountyhistory.org/events or call Jeff at 609-339-9134.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Part-time help wanted for Ocean County off-leash dog facilities. Applications now being accepted for the Lakewood, Berkeley and Little Egg Harbor facilities. Must be an Ocean County resident and be available to work three-hour shifts. The facilities are open 8 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. Must be flexible. To apply, contact Mark Steuer at MSteuer@co.ocean.nj.us or call 732-506-9090 ext. 5950 for an application.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Man Who Fled Fatal Car Accident Will Remain Jailed
By Alyssa Riccardi WHITING – A Manchester man who fled the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident will remain detained, authorities said. Kevin Noonan, 62, of Manchester was arrested on April 13 for his involvement in a car crash that resulted in the death of pedestrian Jack Gotfried, 69, of Whiting. Noonan is pending trial on charges of Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death and
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License while being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Noonan shall remain detained in the Ocean County Jail. The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Police said two homes in Lakewood were used to store and distribute cocaine. A search turned up 165 grams and approximately $6,000 in cash. Ranyer Meyreles-Alvarado, 29, of Lakewood, was arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest comes after two months of investigation, police said. Officers pulled him over on April 17 and then searched the two residences with search warrants.
He was processed as part of his arrest but he was released on April 19 due to New Jersey Bail Reforms. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their parts in this investigation. Charges are only accusations until proven in a court of law.
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• If loved ones are complaining about your TV volume, schedule a hearing exam. • Already have hearing aids? Wear them reg ularly and practice good maintenance. • Explore your hearing aids’ streaming capabilities, sending customized audio directly to your ears — without changing the volume for everybody else. • Speak honestly about how hearing loss affects both of you — and how you can support each other. Hearing plays a big role in relationships, so don’t wait. Schedule a consultation with our caring team today! Toms River/Whiting call 732818-3610 and Manahawkin call 609978-8946. *Sage Journals | Trends in Hearing. A Data-Driven Synthesis of Research Evidence for Domains of Hearing Loss, as Reported by Adults With Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners. http://journals.sagepub.com/ doi/abs/10.1177/2331216517734088. Accessed Nov. 9, 2020. **National Council on Aging. The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss in Older Persons. https://www. ncoa.org/resources/the-consequences-of-untreated-hearing-loss-in-older-adults/. Accessed Nov. 9, 2020.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What if you were taking an over-the-counter med like an antacid, or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant called glutathione? Would you want to know? Glutathione is made in the body, and it’s found in many supplements nationwide. It is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, and alcohol-related liver injuries as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver. Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases. Recently, a friend who has my book Drug Muggers asked me to explain how medications deplete glutathione. He wasn’t able to find studies on pubmed to correlate with all the medications I listed in the chapter for glutathione. He’s correct, there is not a direct study to substantiate every single drug I listed because I’m thinking 2 steps ahead. Today, I’ll share with you my common-sense reasoning behind the list of drugs included in my Drug Mugger book, so you can use the information and apply it to yourself or a loved one. In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways, and one of them is called the transulfuration pathway which makes cysteine. You need vitamin B6 for the transulfuration pathway to produce cysteine. Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate). And you make B12 in your gut. Think of each metabolic pathway as a spinning cycle, having different gears, and each gear needs
to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning stops temporarily! That would be bad for your health. Here is a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, and my reasoning behind it. By the way, if you’d like the more comprehensive version of this article, I routinely my articles to my online subscribers and if you wish to, sign up at suzycohen.com: Acid Blockers/Antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption, or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12 which is required as a precursor nutrient in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione. Analgesics. The medications listed in my book all contain acetaminophen which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community. I hope your physician has told you that. If not, please pose the question because glutathione is directly depleted by acetaminophen a.k.a. paracetamol in other countries. Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days, and if that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12, which then means the transulfuration “gear” is cramped, and now you can’t make glutathione. Nicotine. Smokers may not realize that glutathione production is suppressed and supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to the lungs and liver. If you’re uncertain about glutathione, and if it is right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing.
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Ocean County Officials Oppose NJ Natural Gas Rate Increase
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners have passed a resolution opposing what they call the “preposterous” 25 percent New Jersey Natural Gas rate increase. “Ocean County is home to one of the largest senior citizen populations in the state. Many of our seniors are living on fixed incomes and will face a finan-
cial crisis if this enormous increase is approved,” Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari said. As the liaison to both the Ocean County Department of Senior Services and the Department of Consumer Affairs, Vicari expressed how the rate hike would be a huge financial burden to senior citizens and young families alike.
“Our senior citizens saw only a 1.3 percent Social Security increase in 2021 but are now expected to pay a 25 percent hike in their gas bill,” Vicari said. “I fear some of our most vulnerable residents will be left with the tragic choice of paying this increase or buying necessary food and medicine.” The resolution calls on the state Board
of Public Utilities to reject the increase. “A 25 percent increase is uncalled for during nor mal times,” Gar y Quin n, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners said. “To ask for this large of an increase with many of our residents still facing the financial impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic is absolutely ludicrous.” According to Quinn, the resolution was forwarded to state legislators in the 9th, 10th, 12th and 30th districts as well as to Stefanie A. Brand, Director of the state Division of Rate Counsel. On March 30, New Jersey Natural Gas had published a press release stating how they filed a petition with the BPU requesting an increase of approximately $165.7 million to its base rates. According to the press release, “Since its last base rate filing in 2019, NJNG has invested nearly $850 million in the safety, reliability and environmental benefits of its delivery system and operations. These investments are already at work benefiting customers, but are not currently ref lected in rates.” This additional money will pay for infrastructure improvements, including the Southern Reliability Link transmission pipeline, New Jersey Natural Gas said. “We take our responsibility to deliver exceptional service at a reasonable rate seriously. This is achieved through a rigorous approval process with regulators,” President and CEO Steve Westhoven said. “We look forward to a successful resolution of this petition that is in the best interest of our customers and our company.” On April 18, Vicari sent a letter opposing the rate change to BPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. Vicari stated how the pipeline and other projects should be paid for by the utility’s profits, not by ratepayers. “Many of our residents are struggling during this ongoing crisis,” he said. “They simply cannot afford this increase.” A public hearing on the increase will most likely be scheduled by the BPU in the coming weeks before coming to a decision.
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By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates As we reviewed in a previous article, it is essential for a home buyer to have the proper inspections. Once those inspections are complete the inspectors will provide a comprehensive report. This report will review the findings of the inspector including narrative describing the property, which may include the type of systems in the house, the age of the systems, how they are operating, and observations of the structure and surrounding property, with the inclusion of pictures for better reference. The report will also include a listing and description of potential items of concern, defects that require immediate action, and recommendations for budgeting for future repairs. Each item will be outlined describing the defects, the plan of action to remedy the same and pictures depicting the concern. Some reports also will advise of information that the potential buyer may not have been aware of and were not disclosed by the seller. These findings are extremely important as the seller many not have been aware of those conditions that were discovered and the potential home buyer was not alerted of the condition. Once the potential home buyer is aware of the removal of septic tanks, oil tanks, construction of additions, major renovations requiring permits and/or installation of pools/decks, the home buyer should go to the municipality where the home is located and request a form to make a request pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, (OPRA). This allows the buyer to request the governmental documents that are on file to further investigate and educate themselves on the condition of the property. This will unearth
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Locals Charged In $93 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
By Bob Vosseller NEWARK – Five people have been charged and two others have pled guilty in a $93 million health care fraud scheme. The case involves a massive durable medical equipment and genetic cancer screening kickback fraud schemes according to Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig. She reported that Thomas Farese, 78, of Delray Beach, Florida; Pat Truglia, 53, of Parkland, Florida; Domenic J. Gatto Jr., 46, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and Nicholas Defonte, 72, and Christopher Cirri, 63, both of Toms River, are each charged by complaint with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Two additional individuals pleaded guilty: Brian Herbstman, 46, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute; and Sean Hogan, 48, of Old Bridge, also pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to engage in money laundering. Sentencing for both is scheduled for August 3. According to case documents and statements made in court: Each of the defendants played a role in defrauding health care benefit programs by offering, paying, soliciting, and receiving kickbacks and bribes in exchange for completed doctors’ orders for durable medical equipment (DME), namely orthotic braces: • Farese, Truglia, Gatto, and their conspirators had financial interests in multiple DME companies, which paid kickbacks to suppliers of DME orders, including Cirri, Defonte, and Truglia. In exchange for DME orders, the DME companies fraudulently billed Medicare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and other health care benefit programs. The defendants concealed their ownership of the DME companies by using straw owners, who were falsely reported to Medicare as the owners of the companies. • Truglia, Cirri, Defonte, and their conspirators owned and operated multiple call centers through which they obtained DME orders for beneficiaries of Medicare and other federal
health care programs. The call centers paid illegal kickbacks and bribes to telemedicine companies to obtain DME orders for these beneficiaries. The telemedicine companies then paid physicians to write medically unnecessary DME orders. The orders were provided to DME supply companies owned by Farese, Truglia, Gatto, and others in exchange for bribes. The DME supply companies provided the braces to beneficiaries and fraudulently billed the health care programs. • Herbstman and his conspirators had financial interests in multiple DME companies. The DME companies paid kickbacks to suppliers in exchange for DME orders, which the DME companies fraudulently billed to Medicare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and other health care benefit programs. • Hogan and his conspirators agreed to launder the proceeds of the health care fraud conspiracy. From March 2018 to October 2019, Hogan and others withdrew approximately $1.16 million in ill-gotten gains. Herbstman and his conspirators had business relationships with call centers through which they obtained patient referrals for genetic cancer screening tests. Herbstman provided these patient referrals to others in exchange for kickbacks and bribes from companies that performed the tests and fraudulently billed them to health care programs. The defendants caused losses to Medicare, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA of approximately $93 million. The charge of conspiracy to commit health care fraud is punishable by a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross profit or loss caused by the offense, whichever is greater. Charges of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and conspiracy to commit health care fraud, to which Herbstman pleaded guilty, are punishable by a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross profit or loss caused by the offense, whichever is greater. The charge of conspiracy to transact in criminal proceeds, to which Hogan pleaded guilty, is punishable by a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross profit or loss caused by the offense, whichever is greater.
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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Just in time for Earth Day, New Jersey American Water is reminding their customers of the value and finite supply of water, and give tips on how to help protect water sources, reduce water usage and save money. “Earth Day is a great time to make a resolution to be more ‘green’ and to reinforce that commitment with our families. By incorporating these and other simple Earth-friendly practices into our regular routines, we can each have an important impact on the environment, now and for future generations,” Matthew Csik, Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance said. According to a press release published by New Jersey American Water, here are their Top Ten Tips to help protect water resources for Earth Day and every day: Pitch the Plastic: Choose tap water over bottled water. Tap water costs less than bottled and helps protect the environment, as most plastic disposable bottles are never recycled. Use refillable stainless steel or plastic bottles if you need hydration on the go. Clean It Up: Keep trash, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet waste contains bacteria that can find its way into waterways through runoff, polluting source water and watersheds. Drop It Off: Use pharmaceutical disposal programs to help you dispose of unneeded or expired medicines safely and not down the drain. April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and many local police departments provide drop offs. The DEA offers a location finder on its website. Water Smart: Watering your lawn uses a lot of water, so only water your lawn when it needs it. Generally, lawns only need an inch or so of water per week. Only water during the coolest parts of the day (early morning or evening) to minimize evaporation. Also, be aware of which plants don’t need to be watered every day, and group plants that have similar watering requirements together. These and more outdoor wise water tips can be found here. Water Even Smarter: If you haven’t already, consider installing a smart controller on your system. Smart controllers automatically adjust the irrigation schedule
based on weather conditions. The money you save on water will add up to help pay for the controller. Be a Leak Detective: Find and fix leaks and breaks in hoses, sprinkler systems and household pipes. For help, download New Jersey American Water’s Leak Detection Kit. Fill it or Forget It: Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full and adjust the water level of your clothes washer so it matches your load size. Better yet, consider investing in water- and energy-efficient appliances and devices that make using less water easy and effortless. Products that have earned the EPA WaterSense label have been certified to be at least 20 percent more efficient without sacrificing performance, and EPA-certified Energy Star washing machines may use up to 35 percent less water per load. Teach Your Children: Learning about water – where it comes from, how it is treated and delivered, and what is required to help keep it flowing – is key to understanding its value. Download and use this Education Toolkit in classrooms, at community events or even in your own home. The toolkit consists of 12 lesson plans to help teach young people about the importance of water in their lives and how to conserve it for future generations. Watch and Learn: Check out our “Flow of H2O” three-part education video series that uses an Enviroscape® mini model of a town to explain the effect of pollution on watersheds, the drinking water treatment process, and the wastewater treatment process. These can be found on our website and YouTube channel. Go Paperless: Sign up for Paperless Billing instead of getting your bill in the mail. You will be notified by email when your bill is available to view online, eliminating the need for a hard copy. It’s clutter-free, eco-friendly and free! Customers may enroll on My Account at www.amwater.com/ myaccount. For more tips and tools to help protect the environment and use less water, visit newjerseyamwater.com and select from a list of topics in the drop-down menu under Water Information.
Vaccination Clinic Now Accepting Walk-Ins
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Beginning April 27, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will allow walk-ins (no appointment necessary) at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Toms River. This is the only location at this time accepting walk-ins. Residents can still reserve an appointment by visiting ochd.org to register.
The RWJ Barnabas Arena clinic will be open April 27 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must be 18 years or older to attend OCHD clinics and either live, work or attend school in Ocean County. Insurance will be requested to offset the cost of vaccine administration, but uninsured individuals are accepted. For more information, call the COVID-19 Call Center at 732-380-5079 or 833-5440288.
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Coastal Climate Initiative Announced By NJ Resources
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY − New Jersey Resources (NJR) recently announced a new program – the Coastal Climate Initiative - to support the ongoing work of The Nature Conversancy in New Jersey and help advance climate change solutions, including saltwater tidal wetland restoration in the Barnegat Bay. NJR is a diversified energy company and parent company of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), that marked Earth Day with the launch of the Coastal Climate Initiative — a program aimed at advancing climate change solutions to positively impact the communities it serves. The program kicks off with support for The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, an environmental nonprofit with over 60 years of experience working to protect water and lands in New Jersey, and their work to restore saltwater tidal wetlands in the Barnegat Bay – part of NJNG’s service territory. Through the Coastal Climate Initiative, NJNG customers can join this effort with a simple, on-bill donation option that will directly support the salt marsh restoration and preservation efforts being led by The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey. The salt marsh islands in Barnegat Bay and along the New Jersey shore are vital ecosystems and have been identified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as playing a critical role in the state meeting its emissions reduction targets. “As a business headquartered at the Jersey Shore and serving its communities, combating climate change and helping advance the state’s clean energy goals are top priorities for New Jersey Resources,” Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources said. “Through our Coastal Climate Initiative, we’re teaming up with The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey to take action on climate solutions that will restore precious natural habitats in the Barnegat Bay, reduce emissions and make a real difference for our communities on the front line of climate change,” Westhoven added. The Nature Conservancy and their partners are advancing an innovative restoration technique that holds great potential for large-scale renewal of struggling marshes in the state. Coastal marshes act as “carbon sinks”, reducing emissions by actively removing carbon from the atmosphere and safely sequestering it away in the ground. They also act as a natural barrier against climate impacts, reducing the impact of storm surge and providing a barrier to help protect people and property in the state’s coastal communities. Dr. Barbara Brummer, state director of The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey said, “the support and partnership of New Jersey Resources comes at a critical time as we look to expand our work and identify restoration needs and plans for more than 80 marsh islands throughout the Barnegat Bay. “We thank New Jersey Resources and their customers for taking action and supporting this opportunity to make a real, long-term difference combating the effects of climate change,” Dr. Brummer added.
NJR achieved its goal of a 50% reduction in its New Jersey operational emissions from 2006 levels, 10 years ahead of schedule; set a new, higher target of a 60% emissions reduction by 2030. It is expected to make 50% of its more than $2.6 billion of capital expenditures across it’s businesses in sustainability investments over the next four years. NJNG has invested nearly $2 billion in its
system over the last decade, building the most environmentally sound natural gas distribution system in the state, as measured by leaks per mile. Since 2009, NJNG invested nearly $220 million to help customers install energy-efficient equipment. The Coastal Climate Initiative builds on NJR’s support for The Nature Conservancy in this effort, which began with an initial
$25,000 donation announced earlier this year. NJR will match each customer donation dollar for dollar up to $50,000. All donations go directly to The Nature Conservancy. NJNG customers can donate to the Coastal Climate Initiative at njng. com/climate. To learn more about NJR’s commitment to sustainability, visit NJR Sustainability.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Spring Sports Programs
LAKEWOOD – Ocean county parks have announced adult and kids spring sports programs:
Adult Disc Golf: Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but instead of clubs and balls players use specialized flying discs much like a frisbee. This class is for people who have never played and are curious about the sport. Ocean County Park hosts a magnificent 18-hole disc golf course amongst the many trees and paths. Players must practice their skills to avoid the hazards and score as low as possible. All equipment will be provided. Location: Disc Golf Course, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Thursdays, May 13 through 27 Program #143123 – 2b Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Date: Tuesdays, June 8-22 Program #143123 – 2c Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Fee: $10 Age: 16 years to adult
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is designed to teach kids the basic skills necessary to play. All equipment will be provided. Location: Disc Golf Course, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Tuesdays, May 11 through 25 Program #143332 – 2c Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per person Age: 10 to 15 years Footgolf For Teens: Footgolf is the ultimate combination between soccer and golf. This is a four-week program that offers a different course each week. Teens can come out to play and meet some new friends. People at all skills levels are welcome to play. They recommend you bring a drink, wear comfortable clothing as well as your choice of cleats or sneakers. You can bring your own ball or use one provided by the park. Location: Meet at the Beach Complex, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Thursdays, June 3 through June 24 (rain date July 1) Program #143332 – 2d Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $12 Age: 12 to 16 years Link to the registration form: bit.ly/39dkvn7 Link to program guide: bit.ly/springprogramguide2021 Link to our web site: oceancountyparks.org
Non-Profits, Vendors Wanted For Beach Ball-A-Palooza
OCEAN COUNTY – The 9th Annual Beach Ball-A-Palooza is rapidly approaching. This premier event hosted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department draws a large crowd of all ages. This event will include games, sports demonstrations, music, crafts and limited boat tours. Jimmy and the Parrots, who were named best “Trop Rock” band in the country will highlight the evening.
Non-profit groups are invited, free of charge, to use this event as a fundraiser by providing various activities, food or organizational information. The county will also be accepting food and craft vendors for a small fee. This year’s event will take place on July 23. The party runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, contact Victoria at 732-506-5951 or email VWagner@co.ocean.nj.us.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 1 - May 7
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your money as this week begins and put your ambitions aside. You may not have the funds to embark on a new financial adventure, but you might make a successful change later in the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some obstacles that block you in the week ahead may force you to wait until you find your way around them. This can be a good thing, as the experience can make you more efficient, grounded and organized. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some difficulties are temporary, so patience might be the lesson to learn as this week unfolds. Although intentions are good, someone could easily misinterpret your meaning, or you may not understand theirs. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If someone lets you down, look for a soft, safe landing place. In the week ahead monitor, your own behavior; show respect for the rules and toe the line, but be forgiving and kind toward others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Loved ones may not seem as affectionate as you might hope in the first half of the week. But just because someone is unresponsive or preoccupied doesn’t mean that they don’t love or care about you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As the week begins, try to be above board rather than disguising your worries or ignoring problems. Be conscientious about your duties and obligations, and be protective of your health.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be more attentive on the job. In the week to come, you may ignore details or conflate instructions because you are distracted by fantasies. Pay more attention to your loved ones and friends. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be reminded in the upcoming week that you’re just one branch among all the trees of the forest. Do your humble part as a member of the whole, but don’t begin anything new during the next few days. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance and wishful thinking as the week unfolds. The problem may be that others are serious-minded. Try to remain grounded and sensible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may regret completing some major transaction or signing an agreement. Wait until the middle of the week to start any remodeling or major repair projects, as there should be fewer impediments to success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you can’t say something good about someone, say nothing at all. Praise is a more effective tool than criticism. You’ll be able to achieve your ends much easier in the second part of the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): As trees grow, they will provide shade and may bear fruit. But their value develops slowly over time. Anything worthy of your efforts may need more time to mature, so don’t expect quick results in the week ahead.
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