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By Bob Vosseller M ANCHESTER Inspire-NJ, formerly known as the People’s Pant r y an nou nced they will be bringing a reliable, free food source to the area and offering a full delivery service.
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Jackson resident Chef Brian Driscol drips the cheese on some waffle fries at the Red and Black Snack Shack. By Bob Vosseller on their opposing teams five different kinds to better. So he got his apron JACKSON – When you have enjoyed the eatery. choose from. on and prepared to cook think concession stand The dad of one of the Organizers noted that up some changes. dining, hot dogs, ham- Jaguar Cheer team mem- this idea came from not Driscol is an execuburgers and soda comes bers is a gifted chef who only improving the taste tive chef at the Princeto mind but a township volunteers regularly to and variety of food but ton University Faculty football team has trans- prepare food that is a as a means of generat- Club’s Prospect House. formed its refreshment major touchdown in taste ing more funds for the He decided to up the stand into more of a with items not usually league. game and add new menu restaurant. associated from a sports Brian Driscol said it be- items, such as gyros and The Jackson Jaguars, team concession stand. gan four years ago when salads. Those worrying a nonprofit football proThe Snack Shack’s one his three daughters that familiar and popular gram, remade their con- menu includes a wide was involved with the favorites won’t be availcession stand into the variety of items such as Jackson Jaguar Cheer able need not fear. They Red and Black Snack cheesesteaks, homemade team, and he noted the are included on the menu. Shack which has become meatballs and if you do food just wasn’t up to par “I’ve been doing it for very popular. Even those want a burger, there are and knew things could be (Chef - See Page 8)
Food Pantry Inspires Action Toward Growing Problem
Pat Donaghue, the fo u n d e r, p r e sid e n t and chief executive officer of Inspire-NJ, said , “ou r prog ram includes a supermarket style client choice food pantry. We will be offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses,
healthy can ned and d r y go o d s , b a ke r y product s a nd much more.” “We will be offering and delivering hot, nutritious, supplemental meals to those in need daily. We will be also be delivering full pan-
try orders to the clients who are unable to get to the facility and we will be running mobile pantries on a weekly basis, especially to the Crestwood Villages,” she added. Donaghue said that the organization will
also be providing a shopping service that will be funded by the consu mer. “By do ing the deliveries we will also be able to do well checks on these folks and immediately connect them to other (Pantry - See Page 5)
August 7, 2021
Will Marijuana Legalization Prompt K9 Retirements?
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Recently, New Jersey has joined the list of several other states who have legalized marijuana. But how will this decision effect K9 units and drug sniffing dogs? Back in November, New Jersey residents voted on the Marijuana Legalization Amendment, with about 67 percent of residents voting ‘yes’ to legalize adult use of marijuana. In other states like Virginia and New Mexico who have legalized the drug, many police departments made the stark decision to retire their narcotics dogs early. Here in Ocean County, the Sheriff’s Office had prepared for the decision since the beginning of 2020, before the amendment was even approved. “It’s safe to say that we knew this was coming. So, we trained (the dogs) not to imprint on marijuana,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said. Departments like Ocean County train several dogs for multiple different uses. Along with narcotics dogs, you have bomb detection dogs, tracking dogs, patrol dogs and more. James Reilly, a retired sergeant who served for 31 years at the Toms River Police Department and is now an Investigator at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, has worked with 26 K9s in his career. He explained how there’s more to K9 units than just drug sniffing dogs. “You have dogs that sniff at arson scenes and can tell you where the accelerant was used, if it was used. You have bomb detection dogs that can tell you ‘Hey, this is not safe.’ They’ll do a lot of bomb sweeps for public events. You do have the narcotics dogs. You have dogs whose sole purpose is just tracking. They’ll track missing Alzheimer’s patients, a missing child or they could track a suspect that maybe assaulted somebody and left on foot. Then you have the patrol aspect who are capable of clearing (K9 - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 a building to make sure nobody is hiding inside. They will also apprehend a suspect and can be used to clear an area outside to make sure nobody is hiding in the woods who committed a crime,” Reilly said. When it comes to narcotics dogs, Reilly explained how once a dog has been trained and imprinted on the smell of marijuana, it’s impossible to retrain them and remove that odor from their palate. “They’re trained on certain drugs, and they don’t know whether they are searching for that specific drug or any of the other ones they were imprinted on. So that’s why the dogs that are currently imprinted on marijuana become obsolete because they have been imprinted with this odor and they understand that odor gets them their reward and it’s next to impossible to remove that odor because they’ve been rewarded for it,” Reilly said. “The dogs that are imprinted on marijuana can be used still if there’s a search warrant. At that point even if they did indicate marijuana, we already have the right to be there. And they can sniff out other drugs they’ve been trained to do.” To prepare for this change, the department stopped training narcotics dogs to imprint on the scent of weed. It would become an issue if police searched a car or home for drugs that turned out to be marijuana, as they would be violating that person’s rights. “For a car, we wouldn’t use a dog imprinted on marijuana because they would be a violation, so those dogs will no longer be able to do that. But a lot of the more recent dogs, since we knew that this was coming, we stopped imprinting the dogs on marijuana,” Reilly said. “We can put the odor in the dog, but we can’t take it out. The last two classes I trained, I didn’t imprint marijuana on those dogs. So, you have dogs out there that are four to five years old, that have a lot of work life left in them but they’re
imprinted on marijuana. They just can’t be used for that anymore.” Reilly assured that their dogs who are imprinted on cannabis won’t be retiring any time soon. He explained how a majority of their K9s are cross trained, so they can be used for other situations. “There’s still a lot of uses for them in the patrol aspect. If they were just a narcotics dog, then I could definitely see that (retiring). Most of our dogs are crosstrained, so they still have that patrol function and there is a use for them,” Reilly said. “As they near retirement, you may retire them a little earlier than you would have to.” Officer Ray Vosseller’s partner, Duke, is a 3-year-old German shepherd and one of the first K9s at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office trained not to be imprinted on marijuana. Now that weed is legal in the state, this change in training will become the new standard for future K9s. “They’re a valuable tool. They have a big purpose and especially in Ocean and Monmouth County. There’s a lot of dogs out there and they do a lot of good. We train often and we try to make sure that these dogs maintain a standard that’s not just at the Attorney General’s level, but far exceeds it because that’s what the people deserve. They deserve the best dog that we can put out there,” Reilly said. “We have a dog here that’s credited to saving his handler’s life. That just shows you that they’re very valuable to use and to the public,” Vosseller said. “I think that there’s got to be a real appreciation for what these partners, and that’s what they are to these officers, these partners have done an incredible job historically for public safety in New Jersey and making the residents safe,” Mastronardy said. “What we’re doing is saving people’s lives and saving the officers. These partners are just an extraordinary asset to us and to public safety.”
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Continued From Page 1 social or emergency services or contact loved ones, when needed.” Throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties there are 280 food pantries. Only five of those pantries operate five days a week. There is only one organization that delivers; they are located in Monmouth County in the Red Bank area. They deliver only pantry baskets, no meals and no groceries. Donaghue said, “we will be ensuring all needed food and supplies will be delivered to our most vulnerable seniors and the disabled, while running a brick-andmortar site five days a week and providing mobile pantry services every weekend.” INSPIRE-NJ was founded in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. They opened a center in the Bellcrest Plaza on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River on November 12, 2012, in concert with the
The Jackson Times, August 7, 2021, Page 5 Township of Toms River and Toms River Regional Schools. They later joined with the Jon Bon Jovi Foundation and Fulfill, the foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, into a multi-agency group called the BEAT Center, designed to answer all the needs of a person, not just nutritional. The new building, called “The Barn,” on Route 70 in Whiting is a 6,000 square foot facility that is a combination supermarket-style food pantry, market with items for sale, and a restaurant. Donaghue said, “we will be training differently abled young adults in every aspect of each of these different ‘businesses’ and then will work with our small business partners in the community for job placement. Our instructors, who are professionals in each of these industries and retired educators from the local school districts and colleges will also be reenforcing life and professional skills.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F eatured L etter DEP Is Not Protecting Bay Head Bay Head residents continue to be disgruntled and frustrated with NJ Transit and the NJ DEP due to their lack of response and concern for issues raised about the construction of the new substation in the Bay Head Rail Yard. On June 24, 2021, Save Barnegat Bay filed an Environmental Rights Act (ERA) complaint against NJ Transit for their blatant lack of compliance with regulatory standards to protect Barnegat Bay, the wetlands area and the endangered and threatened species who forage, live and breed in this area. Specifically, in New Jersey, ospreys are listed as threatened under the Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act of 1973. Nests are protected during the nesting season from April 1 through August 31. During this time nests cannot be disturbed or moved. Despite this decree, construction has continued, which has led to the abandonment of osprey habitats due to the continued disturbance. Ospreys have occupied the wetlands nesting platforms for over ten years, but unfortunately these nests have been rendered uninhabitable. NJ Transit requested and received an adjournment for the hearing, for a date in late August. Unfortunately, NJ Transit, when applying for permits, they received a
“categorical exclusion” from the National Environmental Policy Act. The community of Bay Head asks the question, “Why?” Additionally, NJ Transit applied for a permit in September of 2020 to discharge up to 50,000 gallons of industrial waste groundwater into Twilight Lake for a period of one year. The initial request was for 100,000 gallons. This permit is part of the construction process of the new Substation that is being built in the wetlands of Twilight Lake. The lake is a tidal waterway to Barnegat Bay, which is designated as “Category 1,” and therefore, protected under the highest standards from degradation of any kind. On April 22, 2021, the NJ DEP held a public hearing in two virtual sessions which provided all concerned parties the opportunity to voice their concerns about the potential harm that allowance of dewatering would have on Twilight Lake. Over 100 individuals attended the meetings and voiced significant concerns with the potential of NJ Transit dumping industrial wastewater into Twilight Lake, the centerpiece of Bay Head, where residents and summertime visitors, swim, fish, kayak and enjoy sunsets. The lake is also a habitat and foraging area to several threatened and endangered species including the osprey, the least tern, and the black-crowned night heron. In addition to the
hearing, the community residents wrote letters to the NJ DEP with photos and videos of their activities and the wildlife enjoying this lake. Residents have continued to inquire as to the status of this permit, but after three months there is still no answer from the NJ DEP. It is unconscionable that anyone be allowed to dump into Twilight Lake, no less than industrial waste water from a historically contaminated site. How is the NJ DEP’s inaction possible? Despite over two years of legal action against NJ Transit for the construction of the substation due to the negative environmental impact this project will have on the surrounding area, the agency has not afforded the Bay Head community any reasonable or acceptable changes to their construction plan. Presently there are viable options available to replace this $24 million project, which will support antiquated technology. Among them are re-directing funding to a Battery Power Pilot project, similar to that currently being conducted by the LIRR, which would pave the way for the full rail system to transition in the future. Edward Nolan Bay Head
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Councilman Rodrick Is Wrong, But So Is The System There is a lot of chaos in the Toms River Schools right now because Township Councilman Dan Rodrick has been trying to influence three board members - Kevin Kidney, Ashley Palmiere and Lisa Contessa – to vote for a certain superintendent. That person, James Altobello, will then give Rodrick an administrator job in the district. Everyone is crying foul. Democrats. Republicans. Everyone. But the problem is not with Rodrick. The problem is with the system. The big two political parties have been doing stuff like this for decades. Maybe centuries. The only reason anyone has a problem with it right now is that Rodrick isn’t popular with his fellow Republicans. If he was popular, then they would have no problem with him influencing board members and getting a cushy desk job as payment. Other Republicans have done it. The Democrats would do it too if they were able. All the Democrats and all the Republicans are now beating on Rodrick because he’s an easy target. It makes them look like the good guys. But look at how many people (Mayor) Mo Hill has on his payroll that are good friends. Think about how many people employed by the county got their job because of someone they know. The county has been run by Republicans for decades. Some of them working there are lifers. They’ve been at the public trough forever. They’ve probably never held a real job. Yes, Rodrick is wrong. But that’s not why people are angry at him. The other politicians are angry at him because he’s playing their game better than they are. Ron David Toms River
Concern About Six Flags Ride This letter is in regards to the temporary closing of a ride due to a partial derailment. Hello, my name is Aaron Neitzel. I am 14 years old and in the Boy Scouts. I am sending you this message for a merit badge requirement. I would like to share my opinion on the recent closing of the Six Flags ride “El Toro.” I feel very concerned about the safety of El Toro, as I recently went on that ride. I would also express concern to the riders that were on it at the time, as they could have lost their lives easily. I hope that this issue would be fixed in the foreseeable future. Also, I would try to help get that fixed, as I will be working there the summer of when I turn 15 years old. I would finally like to share that I think Six Flags should work on other rides, mostly the older ones, due to the possibility of the same scenario happening again. Anyways, these were my opinions on the shutdown. I hope you enjoyed my opinions and viewpoints on this topic. I hope you find this information helpful. Aaron Neitzel Jackson
Lacey Rail Trail Safety An Issue Ocean County has a very good system of trails to hike. While working on a hiking merit badge for my Boy Scout troop, I hiked many of them. For one of my hikes, I hiked on the Barnegat Branch Trail from Berkeley to Barnegat and back. Many others were hiking the trail as well and enjoying the outdoors. Hopefully, the trail will be completed in the near future so that people will be able to hike from Toms River all the way to Barnegat and back. The one criticism I have of the trail is that it’s difficult
to cross from the northern section to the southern section at Lacey Road In order to hike the full trail, you have to cross Lacey Road, with five lanes of traffic. Hopefully, the county will consider rectifying that problem by putting a light or a crosswalk so that hikers and other people using the trail can safely cross Lacey Road without taking their life in their hands. Hunter Ellingham Berkeley
Affordable Housing Hurts The Environment In the June 10th edition of The Coast Star, an individual, Barry Weshnak, penned a letter to the editor about his view that New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements have a negative effect on New Jersey’s environment. I could not agree more with this thoughtful letter. The affordable housing program contributes significantly to the clearing of woodlands, development of farms, water pollution, and emissions which are caused by traffic density. Environmental advocates passionately support their causes - cleaner air and water, preserving open space, and promoting renewable energy. All of these are laudable goals. Yet, all too often, these advocates remain silent to the impact that affordable housing has on the environment. It is hypocritical that environmental groups do not speak out against the state’s affordable housing requirements. New Jersey’s onerous affordable housing mandates have placed our towns in the untenable situation of being forced to build high-density housing without regard for the impact on the community, local infrastructure, or the environment. Those who consider ourselves environmentalists cannot have it both ways. Sean T. Kean Assemblyman, 30th District
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Millions In Funding Might Be Coming For Autism, Lyme’s Research From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith Three bipartisan amendments offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to enhance federal support for autism research and Lyme disease programs passed the House of Representatives as part of an en bloc amendment during consideration of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4502).
T he f i r st of Sm it h’s amendments, cosponsored by Rep. Mike Doyle (DPA), would redirect $10 million from the HHS Office of the Secretary to the CDC’s Birth Defects, Development Disabilities, Disabilities and Health account. Endor sed by Aut ism Speaks, Smith’s amendment would allow the CDC to expand their Autism Developmental Disability
Monitoring (ADDM) Network to nine additional sites, as well as enhance six of the existing sites by following-up with 16-yearolds who were identified as autistic earlier in life. “The Autism Developmental Disability Monitoring Network has been a tremendous asset for understanding the prevalence of autism in communities across the country,” said Smith, who co-founded the Autism Caucus and has authored four major laws on autism. “This much-needed funding will make a big difference by providing good, solid data that is critical to combatting autism and providing better access to care and services for the
autism community.” The CDC’s ADDM Network has sites across the country that track the autism diagnosis of children of certain ages, and at some sites, follow-up with the children as they age to observe what services - such as applied behavior analysis - they have received to determine if those services have positively impacted their development. Smith’s other two amendments - cosponsored by a bipartisan group of Lyme Disease Caucus members would provide funding for research and treatments to combat the surge of Lyme disease across the country. One would redirect $3 million from the Cen-
ters for Disease Control (CDC) Wide Activities and Program Support account and place it into the CDC’s Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Disease account for Lyme disease activities. The other would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to spend $5 million of its f u nding on the Ly meX Innovation Accelerator - a new public-private partnership intended to spur innovation in research, diagnostics, and treatments for Lyme disease through a prize competition. “Lyme disease is exploding all over this country and is highly endemic in my home st ate of New
Jersey,” said Smith, who has been advocating for a more robust government response to Lyme since 1992. “We urgently need a testing capability that is reliable and affordable, and this funding will help advance diag nostics as we continue searching for effective treatments for Lyme patients.” According to a December 2020 report from the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Work i ng G roup, Ly me disease is the most common tick-bor ne disease with an estimated 300,000 new cases - a figure that many researchers believe is underreported and could be up to 476,000 cases diagnosed each year.
Murphy: Parkway Service Areas To Be Renamed After New Jersey Icons
TRENTON - To showcase the outstanding talent of the people of New Jersey and their contributions to the world, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is renaming nine service areas on the Garden State Parkway after iconic New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) inductees in the ar ts, enter tainment and sports. Nine service areas will be renamed as follows: • Montvale: James Gandolfini Service Area • Brookdale North: Larry Doby Service Area • Brookdale South: Connie Chung Service Area • Vauxhall: Whitney Houston Service Area • Cheesequake: Jon Bon Jovi Service Area • Monmouth: Judy Blume Service Area • Forked River: Celia Cruz Service Area • Atlantic: Frank Sinatra Service Area • Ocean View: Toni Morrison Service Area In keeping with the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s mission, the Garden State Parkway service area exhibits
will encourage people to purposely choose their own heroes and learn about their paths to success. Garden State Parkway service area parking lots will now welcome visitors with banners of NJHOF inductees, and each service area will contain Hard Rock Cafe-style exhibits including inspirational posters designed by renowned New Jersey architect Michael Graves, compelling artifacts, and an interactive Wall of Fame featuring a life-sized video monitor showcasing over 200 biographical vignettes of all inductees and their acceptance speeches. Service area patrons will be invited to pose with various Jersey legends and share the photos on their social media platforms. While all New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees will be showcased, each service area will be themed in the categories of arts, entertainment and sports. The planned Parkway service area exhibitions further extend the Hall of Fame’s statewide network of museums, exhibits and
poster installations in partnership with Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ TRANSIT, Battleship New Jersey, Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Later this year the Hall of Fame will announce updated plans for its permanent home at American Dream while the mobile museum continues to serve local communities. “This is about putting New Jersey greatness on full display,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “This is the first part of an extended statewide exhibition of New Jersey heroes throughout our state. From military heroes on the Battleship New Jersey to historical figures on the New Jersey Turnpike to science and technology trailblazers at Newark Penn Station, New Jerseyans will find pride in our contributions to society and the world.” “Our State’s rich cultural history has fostered an incredible number of talented individuals who have brought great pride to New Jersey through their contributions in entertainment,
sports, arts and more,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “By highlighting the past achievements of New Jersey residents, we aim to encourage hope for the future success stories of our great state, and maybe even inspire the next Toni Morrison or Jon Bon Jovi to achieve all that they can through the opportunities afforded in New Jersey.” “Millions of New Jersey drivers travel on the Garden State Parkway every day,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Sca-
ccetti-Gutierrez. “The service areas they visit during those travels are a fitting place to call attention to the accomplishments of their fellow New Jerseyans in the arts, entertainment, and sports. And there is no organization better suited to identify the New Jerseyans worthy of this recognition than the New Jersey Hall of Fame.” “New Jersey’s leaders have joined with New Jersey Hall of Fame to inspire people to become leaders in their own fields as they travel along the Garden State Parkway,”
said NJHOF Chairman Jon F.Hanson. “We’re grateful to the Governor, the First Lady, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and Senator Patrick Diegnan for their leadership. “We encourage patrons in each ser vice area to identify with one of our inductees and take to heart the advice our inductees provide on how to reach the pinnacle of their respective professions,” said Steve Edwards, President of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. “The rest is up to you!”
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Continued From Page 1 the last four years though we didn’t operate last year. I am used to cooking in fine dining where we do a lot of catering and the food (at his place of work) is definitely upscale. The concession is always a fundraiser but when I came here it wasn’t very commercial,” Driscol said. He noted that with some rearranging of the kitchen area and revamping its marketing a bit with the expanded menu items it got more of a restaurant feel. Driscol also said that the Snack Shack has benefited from utilizing what was once a bar area for the facility as a storage room. Previously, part of the facility was leased out for private parties. “Saturday night football games here are pretty popular in town. Two years ago, we had a barbecue smoking pit and we had a barbecue night. We are here for the kids but we also feed a lot of parents. We have different kinds of burgers and fresh ingredients. We have tacos in burrito bags and I run specials constantly. We’re bringing more variety here with more candy and ice cream that we didn’t have be-
fore,” Chef Brian said. The chef added, “I make fresh meatballs, fresh chili, fresh soups even our cheese sauce doesn’t come out of a can that is a fresh cheese sauce and I also get good bacon.” Driscol may head the kitchen but he isn’t the only one serving up the food. Each night parents take a shift to help out. “Every night I’ll get two new people who volunteer and they do four hours. They come in and work the register and things like that. Sometimes we’ll have seven bodies in here.” Jeffrey Holtan is the president of Jackson Football and Cheer. He said that like many youth sports organizations, the Jaguars had to shut down all their operations last year due to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now everyone is “happy to be back and everyone is welcome.” “It really just began to blossom when Brian got on the Board. He was just itching to get it going. With the shut down last year we had some time to think about what we could do. We had a burger naming contest which was won by Lori Gribin, a member of one of Jackson families. Her burger is on the menu board,”
Holtan said. A recent membership meeting of the Jaguars included a chance for members of the organization to try some of the specialty burgers. Even the new name of the concession stand had input from parents, players and members of the organization. Holten noted that the organization is membership driven and that every dollar that comes in “goes into our equipment and uniforms. Our helmets are reconditioned every year and several thousands of dollars goes out every
year to make sure that we are putting the best product out there so they are safe. We are very high on safety.” Holtan added that the organization always looks to provide a “fun atmosphere here and we’re looking to get some craft vendors to provide a different nuance and community feel during games. We buy gift certificates from local businesses and we raffle them off as door prizes just to get folks to come out. We are trying to make it a very fun experience for the kids and the community.”
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Jackson Woman Accused Of Killing Husband By Jason Allentoff JACKSON – A 44-year-old township woman remains behind bars accused of shooting her husband to death during an early morning domestic dispute, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz confirmed that Antonia Ashford was charged with murder after allegedly shooting 47-year-old Roderick Ashford. According to police, officers from the
Jackson Township Police Department were called to the home in the wee hours of August 2 around 2:15 a.m. Officers found Ashford’s body unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the face. Although they attempted to revive the victim, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe Ashford’s wife pointed the gun at her husband and fired the shot that caused his death. An investigation is underway by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police
Department Detective Bureau and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Antonia Ashford was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where she is lodged pending a detention hearing. A motive is unknown at this point. In addition to the Murder charge, police say Ashford is also charged with Posession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Kunz acknowledge the Ocean County Prose-
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Dear Joel, I find television so bad lately. The news is depressing; the shows are violent or racy and sports has become a platform for opinions and protest. It is so hard to find anything fun to watch but old movies. Do you have any suggestions for tv viewing? Answer: I agree, tv is really awful, but there are a couple things that you might enjoy. I like to watch old game shows. They’re clean and funny and the whole family can play together. I also enjoy many of the documentaries that you can find in
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Upcoming Blood Drive On August 9
JACKSON – New Jersey Blood Services is holding an upcoming blood drive on August 9 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson Mills Fire Company, 465 North County Line Rd. Appointment suggested. Walk-ins accommodated if space allows. For an appointment, go to nybc.org/newjerseydrive, sponsor code
71267 or call 800-933-2566. Remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID, or driver’s ID with name and photo. Donors 76 and over need a doctor’s note unless one is already filed. If you have received the COVID vaccine, there is no waiting period before donating as long as you are feeling well.
Township Rent Leveling Board Seeking New Members JACKSON – The Jackson Township Rent Leveling Board is in need of new members. You must be a resident of Jackson Township, at least 18 years old and you may be an owner, tenant, landlord or property manager. The board meets twice a month at town hall at
7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday’s when they have agenda items. If you wish to volunteer your time while making a difference in your community, contact Chairman Robert Skinner at Chairmanskinner@ gmail.com.
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Fright Fest To Return This Fall
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –Six Flags Great Adventure announced that its iconic fall festival, Fright Fest, will return this fall with new scares. This year, Fright Fest will feature f a m i l y-f r i e n d l y “ T h r i l l s b y D a y ” and terrifying “Fright by Night” and admission will include six elaborately-decorated areas, attractions for kids including the popular Trick-or-Treat Trail, nine live shows including its signature “Dead Man’s Party,” and the world’s greatest thrill rides in the dark. With its location along a mist-covered lake, the all-new Jersey Devil Coaster will deliver five intense elements in the eerie, nighttime fog. Plus, nine haunted mazes will provide the most extreme scares for an additional fee. Six Flags will release details of its full Fright Fest program in the coming weeks. Six Flags Great Adventure Operations Director Chris Allen said, “we’re thrilled to bring back one of the most anticipated Halloween events of the season. Fr ig ht Fest has been a fall ‘must-do’ since the early 1990s. In 2021, Fright Fest will incorporate all of the thrill rides, extreme scares, and fantastic shows that guests love, plus innovative twists that we introduced in Hallowfest last season. It’s the best of both worlds.” Last year, Hallowfest was introduced due to the pandemic, which featured f a m i ly-f r ie n d ly a c t iv it ie s a n d s o -
cially-distant scaring. The event was extremely successful, but Fright Fest fans have been eager for the return of its exciting show lineup and full complement of haunted mazes. The eight-week event will kick off on September 10. Fright Fest will run on weekends and select weekdays through October 31. The theme park is currently hiring scare actors. In-person scare actor/ zombie auditions will take place August 6 and 20 at 6 p.m., and August 28 at 2 p.m. in Six Flags Great Adventure’s Employment Center. Group auditions are perfect for those with no previous experience in scaring, and include f un exercise before the casting team. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their quirky, strange, funny, and creepy qualities. A ll pa r t icipa nt s mu st be at lea st 16 years old. Applicants will enter through the employee entrance at 1 Six Flags Boulevard., Jackson. Candidates should apply online before attending an audition at sixf lagsjobs. com or text SCARE to 220MONSTER. Sea sonal t ea m membe r s who work through October 31, can earn up to an additional $500-$1,000 or more with a 10% bonus for wages earned from July through September and a 15% bonus for wages earned in October. For additional information about Six Flags Great Adventure, visit sixf lags. com/greatadventure
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Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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Basketball Registration Opens August 16
JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Department of Recreation presents basketball registration for the 2021/2022 season. The fee is $100 per Jackson resident ad $125 for non-Jackson residents. There is a $5 convenience fee charged when registering online with a credit card. No refunds after the program has begun (first scheduled game). There will be a $10 administrative fee per refund. Refunds are done via voucher and take approximately six to eight weeks to receive a refund check. Refunds cannot be returned to your credit card. The program will take place from November through February (subject to change). The program will consist of the following leagues: Beginners: kindergarten and 1st graders – boys and girls co-ed league. Beginners will have one hour of gym time on Saturdays with their coach/team. The first half hour will be instructional led by their coach and assisted by team referees and the second half hour will be game play. Training League: 2nd and 3rd graders – boys and girls co-ed league. Weeknight practices and Saturday games. Junior League: 4th and 5th graders – boys leagues and girls leagues. Weeknight practices/games. Advanced League: 6th through 8th graders – boys and girls leagues. Weeknight practices/games.
Senior League: 9 th through 12th graders – boys and girls leagues. Weeknight practices/games. Registration begins August 16 online at capturepoint.com. when registering, select the grade that the child will be currently enrolled in the 2021/2022 school year. All leagues with the exception of Beginners: Coaches are responsible for scheduling team practices. Reminder: all coaches are volunteers and coordinate practices around their schedules. Coaches are needed! The Jackson Recreation Department and the program participants rely on parents to coach. Without coaches, the program cannot run properly. To sign up as a coach, log onto capture point and register yourself as a family member, select 2021-2022 Winter Basketball, choose yourself instead of your child and the coaches form will be available. Coaches will be required to complete a background check and a Rutgers Certification that the township will offer free of charge. Carpooling/coach/friend/relative requests are not accepted. Only two coaches per team max – no exceptions. Teams are chosen randomly. Registration will not be accepted after October 1 or after the first 1,000 participants. Children will be placed on a waiting list. No registration accepted during the program.
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Wells Mills Park Closed From Storm Damage
By Chris Lundy WARETOW N – Downed trees and damaged facilities have caused Well Mills County Park in Ocean Township to close throughout the weekend, and maybe longer. “Trees were snapped in half, and the playground equipment also sustained damage,” said Michael Mangum, Director, Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We have hundreds of trees down and until we can clear them, we will keep the park closed to the public for safety reasons.” County officials said the park will be closed for the weekend and will be reassessed on Monday. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said the area of the Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat Township, the dock area of Barnegat Township and the area of Arnold Avenue on Long Beach Island sustained a lot of damage, too. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Parks Department, National Weather Service, and local Offices of Emergency Management to document storm damage. The Sheriff’s Department was doing wellness checks door-to-door on the night of the storm. The department is also reviewing drone footage of the aftermath. The work is being supervised by Captain Joseph Greene of the Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit and Captain David Schenk of the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management. “My office is assisting the National Weather Service in determining whether the damage was caused by tornadoes,” Mastronardy said. There were several residents who saw tornadoes, but these have yet to be confirmed by weather experts. Three dozen houses were damaged – some with the roofs blown off - in Long Beach
─Photo courtesy Ocean County Playground equipment at Wells Mills County Park is littered with uprooted trees and broken branches from Thursday night’s storm. The park is currently closed to the public as the cleanup gets underway
Island, police reported. There were multiple boats damaged as well. Residents say they spotted a tornado around Antioch Rd., Arnold Blvd, Collier Avenue and Sunset Blvd. in the High Bar Harbor section of LBI. Three residents in the area were treated on scene for lacerations and several residents were evacuated and taken to the Barnegat Light Firehouse
for shelter, police said. There was also assistance provided from Stafford Township Fire and First Aid Squads in addition to each Fire and First Aid Squad on Long Beach Island. Berkeley Hazmat, the Long Beach Township Transportation Department shuttle buses and Long Beach Township Department of Public Works also assisted.
Suspected tornadoes were spotted in Barnegat and the Silverton section of Toms River, although not confirmed by the National Weather Service. It’s said a suspected tornado traveled through Route 72 in Barnegat. Barnegat Police said there were several wires and trees down on Route 72 and Route 539. -Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this story
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Our gut takes a beating over a lifetime, and while it’s not my favorite subject (because it reminds me of my brother’s colon cancer), I feel that the intestines are the place to focus if you ever want to truly regain your health. Today’s article focuses on constipation because if you are not eliminating toxins properly, they will build up in your body and increase your risk for many diseases. Some people reading this today think that constipation means they cannot have a bowel movement, but that’s not true. If you have small ‘rocks and pebbles’ coming out, that is also constipation and should be treated. First and foremost, start drinking more because hydration will soften stools. Consider food intolerances because some foods will cause you to be constipated. For example, a diet high in dairy and rice for example is not good for you. Chronic unrelenting stress will cause some people to become constipated, and likewise it could trigger bought of diarrhea, or alternating bouts of each. I know a person who suffered with IBS for the last 3 years, and now that she’s made a new life decision, she is completely cured! Amazing to me, and yet not really! We all know that unchecked stress leads to illness over time. You may be wondering about medications you take, and if those can contribute to your problem. The answer is yes, and there are many drugs that cause or exacerbate a person’s constipation, most commonly allergy medications, opiates and blood pressure pills. Here are some of the best things you can do to help yourself. Of course, as your doctor if it’s right for you:
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By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A craft fair raised more than $8,000 that will be put toward a residential and medical treatment facility for displaced veterans. The fair took place at the future location of Jeff’s Camp, 36 acres on Route 72 owned by Martin Weber. His partner, Jeff Poissant, lived there with him until his death from bladder cancer four years ago. Weber believes that Poissant could have been treated if the United States Veteran’s Administration had been more diligent. He doesn’t want to see any veterans slip through the cracks. Current plans include building a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are to build an 8,000 square foot commercial building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift
store. Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., a group that cares for the homeless in the county, said the fundraiser was a great success. “The strength and compassion continually displayed by the people of Ocean County and beyond serve as a beacon of inspiration and affirms our mission to assist the homeless and disenfranchised,” he said. “Our goal for Jeff’s Camp is in sight and we can get there together!” He thanked the many people involved in this event, including the Barnegat VFW, Pastor Dave Murphy of Vital Church, Pastor Glenn J. Swank, Recalibrate, MA22, and Cat Galioto of Community Hope for Veterans. If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/of Jeff’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.
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Monmouth/Ocean County Residents: Use Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With increased high-water demands as well as a planned outage at a primary water treatment plant, New Jersey American Water is asking their Monmouth and Ocean County customers to use an odd/even schedule for outdoor watering. “We hope that our Monmouth and Ocean County customers will voluntarily adopt odd/even watering practices as we contin-
ue through the summer,” Carmen Tierno, senior director of operations at New Jersey American Water, said. “Practicing odd/ even watering now will help us manage a finite supply of water, yet our customers will still be able to maintain their lawns and gardens.” Odd/even guidelines are: Outdoor water use on odd-numbered days of the month if your street address is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak St., 7 Maple Ave.)
Outdoor water use on even-numbered days of the month if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak St., 354 Maple Ave.) Water early or late in the day to minimize evaporation Exceptions are: Watering of new sod or seed if daily watering is required (Note: it is recommended that any planting of new sod or seed that has not already taken place be delayed
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CLASSIFIEDS Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29)
Help Wanted Needed Female Live-In-Aid/Companion - (24/7) No experience needed. For a 57 year old veteran, very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath , all utilities, cable, phone and food are all included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my covid safe home in Holiday City, Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (36) Office help needed! - Cedar Glen West located in Manchester NJ. Must be good with customers and have working knowledge of Quick books, Word and Excel. Part time flexible hours. Please Email resume to williams@cedarglenwest.net. (37) School Bus Drivers Wanted - $1500 Sign on Bonus. $20-$24 per hour plus overtime. CDL with P&S endorsement are required but we are willing to train. Must pass Criminal background check and drug test. Call 732-905-5100 or stop by Klarr Transport, 185 Lehigh Ave., Lakewood NJ 08701. (37) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.
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Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (47)
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Lakewood Man Indicted After Attacking Police
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A man has been indicted for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and more after attacking officers with a knife. On the evening of April 17, Lakewood Township Police Officers responded to an alleged disturbance at a home on Lisa Robyn Circle. When officers attempted to contact Stanley Williams, 25, of Lakewood, inside the home, he allegedly attacked them with a knife, wounding both officers around the head and face. Afterwards, Williams barricaded himself in his home. After trying to get Williams out of his home, the Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team and the Ocean County Regional SWAT team arrived to assist with entering the home. When officers were able to enter the home around 2:30 a.m., Williams allegedly shot a BB gun at them and as a result hit one of the officers. Subsequently, Williams was arrested and charged on April 18 and lodged in the Ocean County Jail where he will remain
Free Hindenburg History Tours Offered
LAKEHURST –Would you like to see with your own eyes where the Hindenburg burned and then crashed? Would you like to see “Hangar One” where the Hindenburg was kept when waiting for return trips to Germany? Would you like to see the beaut y of the “Cathedral Chapel of the Air” with wonderful stained glass windows, beautiful altar and an inspiring shrine to New Jersey airship veterans and the four chaplins? Would you like to see the Ready Room with all five Branches of the Military, POW/MIA Room? If you do, then the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society can make that happen for you. Tours are free though donations are g ratef ully accepted! The tou rs are every Wednesday and second Saturday of the month and in April to October every second and fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The tours are about three hours long. Call N.L.H.S at 732-575- 6904 or e - m a i l Bi l l S c h m i d t10 0 0 @ a ol .c o m about the Lakehurst Hindenburg Tour! A four-week prior notice is required from the time you wish to go on the tour as you are entering the Navy Lakehurst Air Base. There is a Gift Shop for Hindenburg and military items for sale in the Hindenbu rg Room. Hats, shir ts, coffee mugs and patches are available through cash only sales. The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers to aid in the operation of the Hindenburg Tour.
pending trial. On August 2, Williams was indicted on two counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the diligent efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael Abatemarco, Assistant Prosecutor Genna Moscato, and Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Esler, who are handling the case on behalf of the State, and commended the Lakewood Township Police Department, Lakewood Township Police Department
Special Response Team, and the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to William’s indictment. 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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Governor Recommends Masking Up Indoors By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Citing case data showing an increased risk, and the Delta variant being more contagious, State Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli joined Governor Phil Murphy in strongly recommending wearing masks in indoor settings that have increased risks. This followed a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control regarding masking, that strongly recommended that both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents wear masks in indoor settings when there is increased risk. Examples of such situations include: • Crowded indoor settings • Indoor settings involving activities with close contact with others who may not be fully vaccinated • Indoor settings where the vaccine status of other individuals in the setting is unknown • Where an individual is immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease In a joint statement, Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli said, “our metrics are trending in the wrong direction,
and new data suggests the Delta variant is more transmissible even among vaccinated individuals, which is why we are making this strong recommendation. “Fortunately, our numbers are a fraction of those in many other states, most of which have significantly lower vaccination rates. Should our numbers reach those levels, we reserve the right to take more drastic action, including a statewide mask mandate,” they warned residents. We have crushed this virus repeatedly like no other state in the nation, and we are proud to boast among the country’s highest vaccination rates. But at this point, given where our metrics are now, we feel the best course of action is to strongly encourage every New Jerseyan, and every visitor to our state, to take personal responsibility and mask up indoors when prudent,” they added. The statement adds, “we equally encourage every unvaccinated resident or visitor to get vaccinated. The vaccines are proven safe and highly effective, and are the surest way we can end this pandemic.”
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Six Flags
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags G reat Adventure is teaming up with the Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) to hold a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on August 5, 11 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get a free ticket to the Wild Safari Dr ive-Th r u Advent u re for the 2021 season when you receive the COVID-19 vaccination onsite. “We’re honored to partner with the Ocean County Health Department to encourage New Jersey residents and our out-of-state guests to get vacci-
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nated,” Six Flags Park President John Winkler said. “The vaccination helps us protect ourselves and those we love.” The vaccination center will be held in the Membership Building in park’s outer mall. Guests can choose from either the two-shot Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Reservations are not required. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t io n a b ou t t h e COV I D -19 vacci nat ion, visit ochd . org or phu2.org For more information about Six Flags, visit sixf lags.com/ greatadventure.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 14 - aug 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Head off problems at the pass. Attend to financial obligations before they can disrupt your budget or interrupt your routines. In the week ahead, don’t splurge if you shouldn’t. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Face the fact that there will be times when you don’t receive instant gratification. There may be a hidden catch in a plan this week. Be flexible with all of your plans, as they may change. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Only recommend things you’re sure of. Avoid involvement in anything that seems sketchy and could backfire. Explain things in detail so that no lingering doubts hamper the outcome in the week to come. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone might doubt your ability, so take steps to prove them wrong as the week unfolds. Achieve your goals and hit the target by developing a picture of the future and aiming your energies in that direction. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can mentally grasp the ins and outs of a complicated situation. Use your knowledge to devise a plan that benefits everyone involved. Avoid impulse spending and hang onto your cash in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone might think you’re doing nothing when in fact you’re doing a great deal. Make the most of your harmonious relationships this weekend, as you may not be as well attuned later in the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your roman-
tic nature may be fired up today, and your vivid imagination likely has few boundaries. You’re still practical enough to avoid risky business in the week ahead and can dissuade a partner from overspending. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s easy for you to understand the need for order and planning. Pay attention to lessons learned from experience as this week unfolds. Sometimes you must remind people of the past to persuade them to change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you want to succeed, consider the well-being of all concerned. Don’t put your foot in your mouth at the workplace by offering uninvited advice. Focus on being in the right place at the right time this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Achieving goals can become a game that gives you permission to go for broke. Although you might be popular at work, someone may be jealous of your success. Hold off on making major purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Respect any reasonable request for personal space. People who rub shoulders with you in a group setting might secretly be offended by familiarity or a lack of formality. Use good manners in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people do their best work behind the scenes. You might not be in the spotlight, but you still can make a valuable contribution. You won’t need to micromanage a situation to get other people to cooperate.
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