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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – It was their time to shine. Members of the Township Board of Education recently honored this year’s B-South Champion High School Girls Gymnastics Team. Team members Kately n Meyer, A’Lycia
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By Bob Vosseller The year 2021 will be recalled as a year of change for Manchester Township. While the first five months saw a few changes in the community, when June rolled around, the big changes started. Mayor Kenneth Palmer resigned as mayor having served since 2016, when an offer came up to serve as state judge. Palmer told The Manchester Times that this was his dream job. He was under consideration and on the short list following a nomination by Governor Phil Murphy. Accepting that position meant vacating his role as township leader. The governing body had to appoint a member of the council to fill that now vacant spot. Rober t Hudak, who was sworn in for his second term on council in January, accepted the challenge which meant his council seat was now empty. Within a few weeks, long time Manchester Planning Board member Michele
Moore, Juliana Cackowski, Bella Palmiotto, and Kaylin Krumich wore their new championship jackets as they received certificates and plaques from the board. Athletic Director Keith Lister said that the team did something that very
–Photo by Bob Vosseller and Manchester Township Clockwise starting from top left: Police Chief Robert Dolan speaks to attendees of the first live Manchester Township Council meeting of the year. Mayor Ken Palmer says goodbye to a gathering of employees who wished him well in his new role as a superior court judge. Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins holds the scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon beside Lakehurst Historical Society President George Oglesby and Boy Scout Sean Becker. Robert Hudak takes the oath of office as Manchester Township’s newest mayor on June 28 surrounded by his family. The oath was administered by Township Clerk Sabina Martin. Zolezi filled that spot. During the summer, t wo contenders for
few of Manchester’s athletic programs have done by a ch iev i ng back-to-back B-South championships. C o a ch Ju l i a G iglio-Stork spoke about the team. She said that last year, with seven girls on the team, they broke the school re-
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cord for total points in a meet with 102.1. This year, with only five girls, they did not achieve a record but she explained how difficult it is with only five girls when most other teams have 15 or more. “It’s very important (Champs - See Page 4)
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Veterans Remembered In Wreath Laying Ceremonies
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Two local ceremonies recently commemorated the loss of those who served to protect America. They were among the 2,100 locations across the country to observe Wreaths Across America. The organization’s mission is to “honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the sacrifices made to
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Continued From Page 1 for our girls to hit every single time in order to achieve B-South Champions, it’s very important for them to stay focused,” Giglio remarked. “All five girls also qualified for Sectionals, three girls qualified for Shore, and A’Lycia (Moore) qualified for State for the first time this year, so I want to congratulate them for that.” The high school gymnastics program began in 2014 after a request from students and parents. Lacking equipment at
Manchester, the school was able to start the program through an agreement with Jackson Township Schools to use their facilities. The team continues to use the Jackson facilities to this day. Giglio said that it is difficult for the team to fill the seats at meets because their home competitions are at Jackson, so she thanked the parents and families for their support. Giglio also invited students to join the team if they were interested in the sport, even if they have no experience. “We’ll teach you,” she added.
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The Manchester Times, January 1, 2022, Page 5 ago as a police communications supervisor, coordinated the ceremony held at Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery which was just 10 minutes away from St. Joseph’s. “Due to the great response from sponsors, we had almost 500 wreaths to place,” she said. It was the first one ever done at that cemetery. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz began the event with a moment of silence, “to remember the fallen, prisoners of war, missing in action and to honor those who have served and are serving this great nation. This year across the country with more than 2,200 participants at locations like this throughout America stand as one nation together to remember, honor and teach the freedom we enjoy today did not come without a price. “Lying here before us and in cemeteries across the nation are men and women who gave their lives so we can live in freedom without fear. The United States of America was founded on the ideas of freedom, justice and equality. Our nation stands as a shining beacon of liberty and freedom to the world. We thank those who gave their lives to keep us free and we shall never forget,” the mayor added. The mayor also noted that the occasion marked the opportunity to “teach the next generation the values of freedom.” Wreathes were laid out by a variety of individuals during that ceremony including U.S. Army ROTC cadets Cassiday Burns of Lavallette and Ashley Buss of Houston, Texas. Both attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
–Photos By Bob Vosseller Cadets of the Central Regional ROTC march in formation as part of the Wreaths Across America service held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River. These wreaths were later placed on graves of soldiers. “This is my first time to take part in a ceremony like this,” Burns said. “My family takes part in this every year in Houston,” Buss said adding that she wanted to join her friend for today’s ceremony. “This was a very moving event,” said Lavallette Councilwoman Anita Zalom, also in attendance. Afterwards, those who were part of the Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery service were invited to the Moose Lodge based in Ortley Beach for a luncheon and fellowship courtesy of the Women of the Moose #1248. Wreaths Across America began at Arlington National Cemetery in December of 1992 with 5,000 wreaths. Brann said, “we
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Continued From Page 1 Robert Arace, a fellow Republican, did secure the necessary signatures as did Hudak which pit the two GOP members against each other in November. The mayor race was contentious with a battle of billboards, signs and press releases but in the end, Hudak prevailed as did Zolezi, who was his running mate who ran for council. Palmer’s resignation was followed by the retirement of Police Chief Lisa Parker who had spent her career in law enforcement in Manchester and who became chief shortly after Palmer took the oath of office as mayor. On July 1, Robert Dolan, another long serving Manchester police officer became leader of the department. During the summer Brandon Umba was brought in by Hudak to become the township’s newest business administrator. He spent the first few months in that role with “interim” in front of that title. Other issues in the township included the creation of a paid fire department to supplement the existing volunteer fire companies who would remain operating. A controversy surrounding the Whiting Volunteer Fire Company’s funding by the township and their need for money to cover various equipment upgrades, gear replacements and other items struck a nerve between firefighters, members of council and retired police chief Parker. The WFC accused Parker and Palmer of having created a hostile environment regarding funding issues and a war of words played out during council meetings and with statements provided to The Manchester Times during and beyond Election Day. Lakehurst Borough didn’t see much change but officials and residents did enjoy the return of familiar live events. This year was supposed to see the celebration of the borough’s postponed centennial celebration in 2020 that was nixed due to COVID-19. The Lakehurst Naval Base noted its centennial year with a big celebration during the spring. Steven Oglesby, who heads the borough’s Historical Society was among those who attended that event. The LHS resumed live meetings and reopened their museum to the public and even christened a new ramp thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Sean Becker who coordinated the ramp renovation project as part of his Eagle Scout project.
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Chris Smith The following remarks were made by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to the China Aid/ Council on Foreign Relations. Pastor Bob Fu first introduced me to Geng He, wife of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng. Gao has suffered unspeakable torture and gross mistreatment at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. Geng testified twice at hearings I chaired - first in 2012 and again in 2013. She testified that Gao Zhisheng’s horrific ordeal “began in 2005 because he defended persecuted Christians, Falun Gong practitioners and other persecuted groups. Because of this, the Chinese Communist authorities shut down his law office and revoked his lawyer’s license and they also openly suppressed and persecuted him… “…In September 2007, Gao Zhisheng wrote an open letter to the U.S. Congress in which he exposed the human rights abuses of the Chinese Communist Party. Because of this, the Chinese Communist policy again put a black hood on Gao Zhisheng’s head and kidnapped him…they took him to a room stripped him naked and brutally beat him. They also used electric batons to attack him all over his body and his genitals, so that his body shook violently, and his skin turned black all over…” At another hearing I chaired on December 5, 2013, Gao’s daughter Grace made an impassioned appeal to Beijing to free her imprisoned father. Through her tears, she also asked to meet with President Obama along with 4 other daughters of imprisoned
human rights defenders to enlist his help - I worked months and could never get the meeting. Yesterday the Biden Administration announced a “Diplomatic Boycott” of the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, to be held in Beijing. Rather than applauding this, however, we should recognize it for what it is: an exceedingly weak gesture in response to a genocidal regime, which is increasingly acting as if it has no place within the community of civilized nations, with its bullying of other nations - most recently, brave Lithuania. Yet the Chinese Communist Party has again been awarded the honor of hosting the Olympics - the 2022 Beijing Genocide Olympic Games. Xi Jinping’s abject cruelty towards all people of faith - Christians, Falun Gong, Tibetan Buddhists - has evolved at his personal direction into genocide against the Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang. Xi Jingping should be at the Hague for crimes against humanity and genocide - not feted as host of the Olympics. So many of our corporations, so ready to virtue signal about “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” initiatives and “Environmental Social and Governance” principles, from the NBA to Apple, nonetheless kowtow to Communist China. Back in 2018, Senator Rubio and I wrote to the International Olympic Commission - the first of several letters - urging it to review and reassign the 2022 Olympics based upon credible reports of genocide including the mass arbitrary internment of Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, not to mention the ongoing gross human rights abuses including torture committed by Xi Jinping
and his government. As you well know, the Chinese Communist regime commits the most horrific abuses against all people of faith, be they underground Christians, Tibetan Buddhists or Falun Gong practitioners. The scope of what has been revealed about their systematic plan to eradicate the Uyghur people and culture, amounting to genocide, should cause the civilized world to shun Communist China as a pariah entirely, until such time as there is an entire transformation and replacement of its leadership. In May of this year, I chaired a hearing of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission entitled “China, Genocide and the Olympics.” At this hearing, I called attention to the fact that, beginning in 2013, the PRC government laid the groundwork for a mass internment campaign that would ensnare as many as 2 million Uyghurs. What began with surveillance and collection of biometric data - abetted by U.S. corporations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific - had morphed into the forced disappearances of Uyghurs into ‘detention and re-education’ camps, the forced sterilization of Uyghur women and the forced aborting of their children, and state absorption of Uyghur children into orphanages far from home to be reared with non-Uyghur upbringing while their parents are tortured. In 2014, Xi Jinping, labeling all Uyghurs who dissented as terrorists, told his officials to “wipe them out completely. Destroy root and branch…” Documents obtained by the New York Times and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists exposed just how wicked these plans are, originating with Xi Jinping himself. The leaked documents show how Xi directed the crackdown, saying that the Communist Party must put the “organs of dictatorship” to work and show “absolutely
no mercy” in dealing with Uyghurs and other Muslims. In one speech President Xi said: “The weapons of the people’s democratic dictatorship must be wielded without any hesitation or wavering.” This is the true face of the regime we are dealing with. And what is the Administration’s response? In an absolutely essential article, I commend all of you to read, Josh Rogan in the Washington Post exposed how the Biden Administration and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in particular sought to undermine the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, of which I am the lead Republican cosponsor. This is the background of the “Diplomatic Boycott” that was announced - a weak response by a weak Administration, which left American citizens behind and abandoned our allies in Afghanistan, and whose resolve is being tested now the world over. Finally, I also want to call attention to one of the witnesses who testified at the May hearing on the Genocide Olympics, Rayhan Asat, who told us how her brother, Ekpar Asat, participated in our State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program, and apparently for that reason, was arrested upon his return to China. While we have a moral obligation to speak out on behalf of all victims of Xi Jinping’s repression, our State Department has a particular obligation to demand the release of Ekpar Asat – whom through his participation in the IVLP program the State Department had adopted as one of its own. I call upon the State Department, from Secretary Antony Blinken on down, to call for his release each and every time they meet with their Chinese counterparts. In so doing, we also give a name and a face to the countless many who suffer in Xinjiang.
Education Secretary Urged To Provide Gun Safety Info To Parents Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.)
joined 15 Senate Democrats and 99 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Education to raise awareness about secure gun storage following the tragic shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the lawmakers stressed the importance of the Department’s leadership in issuing best practices for school districts to inform parents about storing guns safely and away from kids. “Recently, four students were shot to death
at Oxford High School in Michigan, and another seven people were injured - including one educator. This shooting, like far too many others, was perpetrated with a firearm from the home, underlining the imperative that all gun owners – especially those around children – securely store their firearms,” the lawmakers wrote to Secretary Cardona. “To prevent future tragedies, your Department should take bold action to raise awareness about secure gun storage by informing parents and school districts of its importance.” The lawmakers continued: “[W]e have ignored a critical intervention to address the common element in the overwhelming number of these tragedies: easy access to guns in the home. The incident at Oxford High School adds to the overwhelm-
ing evidence that shows access to guns in the home is a critical intervention point. For example, the Department of Homeland Security’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) studied targeted school violence from 2008 through 2017 and found that 76 percent of school shooters used a firearm they took from a parent or close relative’s home. In nearly half of these shootings, the firearm was easily accessible or was not stored securely.” “We urge you to direct the Department of Education to develop a strategy to encourage school districts to send parents secure firearm storage information and raise awareness about the importance of secure storage in keeping schools safe. Your Department can take action to give parents information (Government - See Page 9)
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about effective secure storage methods and provide guidance to schools about best practices on the methods to reach parents. These commonsense solutions cannot wait,” the lawmakers concluded. In New Jersey, retail firearms dealers must include a trigger lock or a locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility with every handgun sold, unless the handgun is on the state list of approved personalized handguns. New Jersey has some of the strongest gun safety laws in the country and state lawmakers are currently considering additional measures including legislation requiring firearm owners to lock their weapons. Sens. Menendez and Booker have long been strong leaders on common sense gun legislation to keep New Jersey communities safe from gun violence. Earlier this week, they joined a group of colleagues in the Senate and the House of Representatives in introducing the National Instant Criminal Background
The Manchester Times, January 1, 2022, Page 9 Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act, a bill that would close an existing loophole that allows individuals to purchase firearms even when a background check is incomplete or inconclusive. In April, Sen. Menendez and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.-12) reintroduced the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act, federal gun safety legislation to ban the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer and possession of gun silencers or suppressors. At the same time, he reintroduced the Keep Americans Safe Act to ban high-capacity magazines that can hold over ten rounds. In March, he took additional steps to help combat the scourge of gun violence in America by leading his colleagues in urging President Biden to close the ghost gun loophole and reintroducing the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act, which would repeal the Tiahrt Amendments – provisions that severely hamstring law enforcement’s ability to solve and prosecute gun crimes, stop illegal gun trafficking and hold negligent gun dealers and owners accountable.
No Shave November, Gridiron Challenge Raises Funds
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township police experienced a close shave recently, but that was after a month’s time without getting near a razor. No Shave November is a popular fundraising experience for police department. The Manchester Township Police Foundation and Police Benevolent Association #246 raised $6,898 for Phil Sicklinger from the event. No Shave November is an event held across the nation by participating police departments that raises funds for those who are suffering from cancer or serious illness. Most departments single out either a specific agency to support or a specific individual
who is undergoing treatment. Along with the No-Shave November event, funds were raised from PBA # 246’s Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament that was organized by Manchester Police Officer Kyle Rickvalsky who raised $10,206 for Sicklinger. The tournament brought dozens of law enforcement agencies from around New Jersey together for a day of football and raising money for the cause. Township police expressed their gratitude to all those who participated, donated, didn’t shave and played some football during this year’s tournament. Those efforts helped raise funds for Sicklinger and his family.
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together the community and introduce some life back into our great town” said Manchester Council President Craig Wallis, who attended with his wife, Theresa. Next year’s festival plans to be even bigger and will continue to be hosted in the parking lot of the Whiting Town Center Plaza to help bring foot traffic and inspire business development. “We couldn’t have done it without the help of our sponsors, thanks to the Whiting Fire Company and their Chief, Ian Engle, Lowe’s for their donations, and the Whiting Town Center for hosting us” said Chamber President, Rob Arace. The Chamber will be hosting more events in 2022 and looks forward to providing the much-needed support of the business community in Manchester.
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Manchester Little League 2022 Registration
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Little League Baseball has just announced registration for the 2022 season. Boys and girls, age 4 to 16, living in Manchester, Lakehurst, Whiting and Lakewood, are eligible. League age (how old you are on August 31, 2022, determines division of play: T-ball (4 to 6), Coach Pitch (6 to 8), Minors (7 to 11), Majors (10 to 12), Juniors (13 to 14), or Seniors (15 to 16). If age 4 by August 31, 2022, you are eligible! If born before September 1, 2005, you are too old. MLL is committed to safety and will continue to adhere to all CDC, Federal and State guidelines during the current pandemic. Since MLL resumed baseball activities in mid 2020, MLL completed that season, the 2021 season and successfully hosted AllStars and our annual M.I.T. tournament both years. By following safety protocol, the players can enjoy the benefits of recreation and socialization with Little League baseball. 2021 LL Baseball fees are comprised of 3 components: • A per player registration fee ($125 for Tball; $150 all others); • A $75 purchase of 3 - $25 pick 3 fundraiser tickets; • (Keep or sell your tickets to reduce your fees!) • A $100 grounds maintenance fee, applied once per family! Credit card users pay the 2.8% card processing costs (ranging from $9 to $16 for a $300 to $550 registration). In addition, there is a $3 Sports Connect transaction fee. If you pay in full, there is only one $3 charge. However, if
you use the installment plan, you incur this $3 charge monthly. We eliminated the $1.25 monthly installment plan fee. Discounts are automatically applied when registering multiple children, so that a family pays only one field maintenance fee and, at most, buys 6 pick 3 fundraiser tickets. Total fees do not exceed $550 per family, excluding credit card processing and transaction fees. In Person Registration at LL Complex: January 28, 6 to 7 p.m. January 29, 10 to 11 a.m. Final Registration at LL Complex, Cash/ Check Payments Due: February 25, 6 to 7 p.m. February 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Tryout Dates: March 5 & 6; T-ball & Coach Pitch do not try out. Parents Meeting: TBA (Usually in March) Safety Clinic: March 10, 6 p.m. Opening Day: April 9, 9 a.m. Visa and Mastercard, are accepted online only. Pay in full or use the installment plan which spreads payments from the time you register, to August, 2022. You may also pay by check or cash with no money due at checkout. However, the installment plan is not available and all cash / check registrants must be paid in full by February 26. Mail checks with registration online invoice to: MLL, PO Box 216 Lakehurst, NJ 08733. Visit: manchesterbaseball.net for full details on all programs, installment payment plan, and to register! Questions, contact manchesterlittleleague@comcast.net; 732341-8320.
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Manchester Schools 2021-22 Calendar Revised
MANCHESTER – Several changes to the Manchester Township School District calendar were approved by the Board of Education at their December 15 meeting. The following changes were made: The Inservice Day scheduled for February 1 was moved to February 2 due to the emergency closing that occurred on Dec. 3. Schools are closed for students while staff participates in professional development. This day coincides with the end of the marking period and is subject to further change if there are more emergency closings before Feb. 2. Schools will be closed on Friday, June 17 for the new state holiday in obser-
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vance of Juneteenth. The last day of school was moved from June 17 to June 21, 2022 due to the emergency closing that occurred on Dec. 3 and the addition of the Juneteenth holiday. This date is subject to further change if there are more emergency closings before then. Parents with graduating students are advised that graduation is held on the last day of school and is also subject to change. All marking period, progress report and report card dates were also moved one day ahead to ref lect the emergency closing. The district website calendar has been updated with the new dates.
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WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club presents the following new trips: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands at Black Hills of Dakota: May 13 to 23; 11 days, 10 nights; Double: $1,075, Single: $1,434. Mackinac Island: June 12 to 18; 7 days, 6 nights; Double: $669, Single: $918. The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: July 11 to 16; 6 Days, 5 nights; Double: $610, Single: $810. Garden of The Gods, The Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs: August 12 to 22; 11 days, 10 nights; Double $1,179, Single: $1,739. Montreal & Quebec City & Canada’s
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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Big names like Playstation, FOX Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company may fi nd themselves stepping back a bit when it comes to the National Telly Awards. One of this year’s fiercest rivals was none other than Barnegat High School senior Shannon Harrington. Shannon, 18, who’s busy completing college applications, recently won entry into an elite group. Her campaign ad for the Pinelands Brewing Company earned Shannon a Silver Telly Award. The 42nd annual contest has judges from industry greats like Netflix, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, and Vimeo. According to their website, the Telly Awards “honor excellence in video and television across all screens.” “I had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the Pinelands Brewing Company,” shared Shannon. “It was a commercial campaign and something I’ve also done for other local businesses.” Shannon’s “As Pure as the Pines” commercial won the Silver Telly Award in the Branded Content Campaign: Promotional category. Some of the other Silver award winners in the same category came from AMC Networks, Caterpillar Inc., and FOX Entertainment. The 30 second promo features Shannon plucking away on a mandolin to a picturesque scene of the Pinelands, ending with a nice cold beer inviting consumption. Shannon closes the spot with a smooth assertion that the perfect glass of brew is “as smooth as the pines.”
–Photo courtesy Shannon Harrington Barnegat High School senior Shannon Harrington won a National Telly Award. “I produced it (the promo) using my mandolin, and a little bit of an electric guitar,” shared Shannon. “I used my own voice to create the harmonies.” In addition to the commercial, Shannon said she’s produced music for the LBIF Foundation, Cluck ‘N Crabs, and Small Cakes LBI. “I’m really happy that my music helped the campaign to be nationally recognized, and to win alongside those other companies is really exciting,” Shannon said. One of the interesting things about Shannon’s talents includes the fact that she is (Award - See Page 21)
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Cedar Bonnet Island Trail: A Hidden Gem Reopens
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – A senior couple walking along the Cedar Bonnet Island Environmental Trail had a hard time containing their excitement. They had long ago crossed the one-mile trail off their to-do list. The husband and wife spoke on the condition that their names not be released. Both 75 years old, the grey haired gentleman used a walker to maneuver his way along the path. He and his wife both enjoy birding and came equipped with binoculars. “We’ve wanted to come back here for a very long time,” said the Beach Haven West resident. “However, there was no way my walker would work on the stone gravel.” Cedar Bonnet Island is actually part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and was recently closed for upgrades to the trail’s surface. The new pathway makes it more accessible and complies with requirements mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Locals and tourists alike may not even know of the trail’s existence. Parking is available a few yards after drivers exit the Causeway Bridge in an easterly direction. Karen Lazarus of Surf City said it was the first time she visited the trail and will be back to take her canine companion, Ranger. She marveled at the sights and sounds. “It’s so peaceful back here,” said Lazurus. “It’s all very stunning.” Birds represent just one of the many inhabits along the trail, many not seen in different local environments. A long-legged white bird stood tall in the water despite November temperatures. It may have been an egret or possibly a heron. Signs along the trail warn visitors to stay on the covered surface as the area is part of a restoration project. As far back as the 1950s, portions of Cedar Bonnet Island were used as a dredging disposal site. When the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) acquired the property in the 1990s, it initially prohibited public access. Ultimately, the USFWS partnered with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and allowed visitors to enjoy the picturesque NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season. 1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue. 2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate. 3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty. 4 New Tech Once your devices are more
than four years old, we recommend checking whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. 5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires. Has it been a while since we last saw you? We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www. gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
5 Strategies To Stop Sugar Cravings Now By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
I feel like in winter I go into hibernation mode and put on weight and just crawl into bed earlier than I should! Do you feel that way when it gets dark at 5pm? Do you want to eat whenever you watch the news or a scary movie? It happens to all of us, you’re not alone. If your cravings have increased due going overboard on holiday treats, or even from stress and the current early darkness of winter, then read on because I have some simple, natural solutions that you can try. And I want to emphasize that this is very important to your immune system. Curb the crave and star t today! Trying the following 5 things is the first, and only commitment you have to make today! You can always revise the plan, have a little donut, and then get back on track! 1. Drink something instead. Take notice of how many times you go to the fridge and open the door. The next time you do that, open the freezer instead and get the ice cubes. Put them in a glass of water, or iced tea and drink instead of eating! This also hydrates you and reduces your risk of headache! 2. Cinnamon. Cinnamon has wellknown ability to help your insulin and blood sugar levels, which in turn, reduces cravings. Sprinkle it on some green apple slices, sweet potatoes or coffee.
3. Minimize grains. This is a hard one but you can do it. If you eat a lot of bread, rolls or buns please reduce that. These are lacking in fiber and they provide empty calories that spike your blood sugar which then later crashes! I suddenly see in my mind’s eye a mouth-watering foot-long sub, but that is a heavy carb hit for me, so I prefer more meat and less bread. A change in ratios! So for me, I’d order a wrap, or make it an open-face sandwich and toss the top bun. Effective! 4. Gymnema sylvestre. This has been studied extensively and is able to help support regeneration of pancreatic cells that have the job of lowering your blood sugar. The more of those pancreatic islet cells the better, and unfor tunately, those get destroyed sometimes for people in an autoimmune type of fight. 5. Take a whiff of peppermint. Peppermint is known to reduce cravings and you could just drink some herbal peppermint tea with your meal (or right before) and see if that helps you to reduce portions. Also, you could sniff the essential oil. I have the same love of sugar as you. We would die without consuming some type of glucose, but that is different than carbs and sugar all day. I have a longer, extended version of this article which you can receive by subscribing to my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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An Afternoon Chat With Commissioner-Elect ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – When Commissioner-elect Barbara ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea contemplated running for the seat opened by Commissioner Gerry Little’s retirement, she considered her first phone call a critical one. “I reached out to Gary Quinn (current Commissioner Director) and told him I was
interested,” shared Bobbi Jo. “I also interviewed him as I knew I would be running with him and am careful when it comes to associating my name with someone.” Quinn’s seat was also on the ballot, and as the incumbent, he secured one of the two Republican lines. Although Bobbi Jo already knew Quinn from her work as a past mayor and current Little Egg Township
Committee member, she still had some questions. One of the things Bobbi Jo wanted to know might sound a bit personal. “I asked Gary what he considered the most important things in life,” Bobbi Jo said. “He quickly answered that family and health came first.” Bobbi Jo’s wistful eyes suggested the
significance of Quinn’s revelation more than hit home. Although his response might seem typical to some – to Bobbi Jo, it was monumental. Now 73, Bobbi Jo grew up in Trenton and credits her Mama for giving her the “starch” for the person she is today. Betty Poulos didn’t allow the fact that she was a woman in the fifties deter her from making a difference in the world. As a psychiatrist technician at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Poulos found it disturbing that adults and children were housed together. So she approached the institution’s director and advocated for the need for a separate children’s psychiatric hospital. Poulos searched the grounds, and the hospital administrators went with her suggestion to convert an old doctor’s residence to take care of boys and girls who needed psychiatric admission. However, when Poulos and a friend asked to head up the new children’s hospital, they were informed they didn’t have the “titles.” “My mother told her bosses they should send them both to school,” shared Bobbi Jo. “The unfortunate thing was back then; most nursing schools wouldn’t accept them because of their ages. So, they had to commute from Trenton to Elizabeth to earn their credentials.” With the triumph also came tragedy as Betty Poulos died when she was just 46 and Bobbi Jo in her early twenties. However, the last days of her mother’s life left a lasting impression on Ocean County’s newest Commissioner-Elect. “I was hospice before it was even popular.” Bobbi Jo said. “I sat by my mother’s side as she coached me and insisted I plan on where I would be (in life) next week, six months, and further. She talked to me about money as well.” “To this day, it’s the way I live,” continued Bobbi Jo. “There are a lot of commonalities of what I do in my personal life to what I’ve done on a local level in government. It’s about planning and, as Gary Quinn says, taking care of the checkbook the people trust us with to spend wisely.” After her mother’s death, Bobbi Jo found herself left with a mortgage and thousands of dollars in unpaid medical bills. The young woman knew her salary wasn’t enough to keep her afloat and contacted the creditors to assure them they would be paid. Bobbi Jo kept to her word. She was working in what would ultimately become New Jersey’s Division of Taxation in 1966. Although she’d moved up to data entry supervisor by the time of her mother’s death, she felt pressed to earn more. When her regular work hours ended at 4 p.m., Bobbi Jo went to another job from 4:30 until 7:30 pm. She then did data entry for a private company from 8 until 11:30 p.m. and picked up a weekend position as well. By the end of the week, she had completed four work assignments. Despite her busy schedule, Bobbi Jo focused on her opportunities in the civil service system. She took the requisite tests and made sure to learn new things that helped her move up the chain. Bobbi Jo eventually (Chat - See Page 22)
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Shannon and her older sister Brigid share similar love for music. Locally, the two are known as the Harrington Sisters and play gigs together whenever Brigid is home from college. Shannon also performs throughout the region all on her own. In 2020, Harrington took 1st place in the 16th annual Shout Down Drugs songwriting competition, winning a $5,000 music contract to perform her song at various events throughout the year. As far as college, Shannon plans to look at a few different schools and has not decided on her major just yet. “I defi nitely want to be able to perform and do something creative,” shared Shannon. “But I also have a more academic side and am also interested in music production.”
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Continued From Page 20 retired as the Bureau Chief for the taxation division’s office collections in 1994. “I always programmed someone else who was capable to take my place when I moved up,” Bobbi Jo shared. “I thought it was important.” Bobbi Jo paid off the mortgage to her home when she was still quite young. At age 30, she married Richard J. Crea, a Trenton firefighter, who was nine years her senior. Ritchie had a son and a daughter from his first marriage. Bobbi Jo continues to enjoy her relationship with her stepson Ritchie, and stepdaughter, Lisa Sleman and six grandchildren. After 41 years together, Ritchie died as Bobbi Jo was with him in the room. While her grief still brings tears to her eyes, Bobbi Jo’s memories include the role he played in her political career. The Crea couple moved full-time to Little Egg Harbor in 1995 after their retirements. While she enjoyed fishing and traveling with Ritchie, Bobbi Jo decided she’d also like to work part-time. She asked someone who worked for a lawyer in town if they needed clerical help. The lawyer’s name was Brian Rumpf, now a state assemblyman, who had not yet held any political office. When he decided to run for township committee, Rumpf asked Bobbi Jo to head his 1999 campaign. “I had no experience running a campaign,” admitted Bobbi Jo. “Ritchie told me it was something I would be good at, and I was happy when Brian won.” Ritchie would later encourage Bobbi Jo to run for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, where she ultimately served four terms and as the local mayor. According to Bobbi Jo, her husband recognized her ability to get things done for people. “My mission is to provide the best quality of life to the people I represent in the best way I know how,” Bobbi Jo said. “That includes everyone – there’s no Democrat or Republican way to pick up the trash.” During her tenure serving Little Egg Harbor, Bobbi Jo found it critical to be part of a team. The township has five age-restricted communities and Bobbi Jo identified a need.
“I have been heavily involved with the senior advisory board,” shared Bobbi Jo. “We bring issues to the people who not only are seniors, but those who care for them.” Bobbi Jo continues to support the efforts of Interfaith Health and Support to Little Egg Harbor, a non-profit organization that provides volunteer support to seniors and their caregivers. “I think Interfaith is very important because there are people out there who are in need,” Bobbi Jo explained. “There are people out there who can do things for them.” Providing resources for veterans also holds a special place in Bobbi Jo’s heart. Her dear late husband served in the US Navy on the USS Canberra. While she’s proud of Ritchie’s service, she sums up her view on all vets quite simply. “Some people live a lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference in this world,” said Bobbi Jo. “A veteran never has that problem.” After the Ocean County Republican Committee voted for Bobbi Jo to share the line with Quinn, she began regularly attending commissioner meetings. Bobbi Jo is excited about the new team she will soon join, which she says is doing a fantastic job. “First off, there’s the fact that they have a triple bond rating,” Bobbi Jo shared. “The way they handled the COVID vaccine program was amazing. And, I’m also thrilled about the new veteran’s building.” The transition from serving Little Egg Harbor to Ocean County as a whole represents helping more people as far as Bobbi Jo is concerned. Instead of a population of just over 23,000, Bobbi Jo will be working on making life better for over 600,000 residents. “Bobbi Jo was my number one choice when it came to a running mate,” said Quinn. “We had a large group of people interested in looking to replace Gerry. I think their values are similar as they’re very conservative, and Bobbi has proven to be a team leader.” “You’re not going to win every battle you’re involved in, but you have to work with people,” Quinn continued. “I’ve seen the way Bobbi handled herself at the municipal level and think it’s going to be tremendous having her represent the entire county.”
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Does Someone You Know Have “The Warmest Heart?”
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey Natural Gas is looking for a customer who has the “warmest heart,” in a contest where the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card. They are looking for good-hearted folks who help the community - whether they are a lifelong volunteer, a healthcare worker during the pandemic, or an unsung hero who has never received the recognition they deserve. The contest began on December 1. Send an email to warmheart@njng.com. In your email, describe how your choice has made a positive impact on the community during the past year. The contest ends on February
1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day, 2022. The winner will receive a $500 gift card and the person who nominated them will receive a NJNG blanket. “At NJNG, we are always in the community and know our customers have been helping their neighbors in countless ways every day – especially during the pandemic. We want to recognize them for their warm-hearted gestures and dedication to serving the neighborhoods we call home,” said Tom Hayes, director of customer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information, including the list of rules, visit njng.com/warmestheart.
Fire Co. Needs Volunteers
LAKEHURST – Volunteer fi refighters and first aid squad members are urgently needed. Staffing remains at an extremely critical level, which could affect the longterm future of these vital organizations. These organizations exist for you, but community involvement is required for them to
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continue. Training is provided. Please consider helping your community as a member of either the first aid squad or the fire department. Contact Borough Hall at 657-4141 or 657-4161 for additional information or to volunteer your services.
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... ask Michelle Welcome to our Q & A Column. We will be here monthly to answer your dementia related questions. Send your questions to Questions@care-one.com. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is here to assist you in your journey. Q: How can I help my mom when she becomes confused and disoriented later in the day? It is very draining for me as a caregiver, and it is very distressing for mom as well. She cries, yells at me, and calls me all kinds of names and then does not remember doing it the next day. What can I do? Jeanne W. A: Dear Jeanne W., For lack of a better word, this condition has been labeled as “sundowning.” This usually happens when a person with dementia has a need that is not met, such as pain, hunger, or they may need to use the bathroom. It also happens later in the day, when the “sun goes down,” due to overstimulation and exhaustion from the days’ activities. They can no longer verbally express their needs, and they are now acting out their discomfort as behaviors. They may need to rest; they may need a quiet space or maybe even a cat nap. We need to remember that a distress behavior is communication; they are trying to tell us something. To avoid these outbursts later in the day, try to provide plenty of rest and quiet periods throughout the day. Make sure to anticipate their needs as communication is affected.
Michelle The staff of Harmony Village wishes you goodwill, peace, hope, cheer and harmony this joyous holiday season.
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Continued From Page 28 Twitch. The screen does not show the actual competitors, but rather focuses on the video screenplay. A broadcaster first explains that Rocket League gamers face tough competition as they drive cars to hit balls into goals. Bengals Captain Jake Giordano, a senior who goes by the gamer tag Lonoco brought on accolades early into the game. “Lonoco made the first score of the game for the Bengals,” shouted the announcer. “Showcasing why the Bengals are undefeated up until this point.” The Bengals went into the playoffs with a regular undefeated season record of 9-0. Their post-season record left them with a total of 12-0 undefeated matches. As the Bengals continued to the final state round, the team faced the Princeton Tigers. They won the first two rounds, lost the third in overtime, then took the fourth match to finish the win 3-1. “This win gave them the state championship,” Sellers said. “Each of the four starters received a medal for their win and our organization will receive a belt (wrestling style) as our trophy.” Barnegat High School became the first New Jersey high school team to award varsity letters for e-sports. Many of the players entered matches from their home computers
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The Manchester Times, January 1, 2022, Page 29 as the district continues to set up a special lab for competitions. Other schools throughout the state compete as part of the Garden State Esports league. Several colleges throughout the country offer scholarships for students interested in collegiate level competitions. The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) stands up for the premise that e-sport athletes should be treated with the same level of respect as other more typical athletes. Over 175 post-secondary schools are participants in NACE, with many offering scholarships. A website named Lineups provides insight into the names of the top 25 schools and scholarships offering e-sport programs. Arcadia University in Pennsylvania tops the list, providing students the chance to earn $25,000 a year in scholarships. Joe Saar, a math teacher at Barnegat High School coached this year’s Rocket Team. Deegan Melchiondo, a former student and team captain also helped coach this year’s team. The complete roster of the Barnegat Bengals Rocket Team included the following members together with their gamer tags: Jake Giordano (Captain) - Senior – Lonoco, Owen Godbout - Junior – Fallxn, Sebastian Sares - Freshman – aquastears, Jeff Giordano - Sophomore – AtlasOnStix, CJ Dringus (substitute) - Freshman - XxCreed922xX.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Come Visit The Lakehurst Historical Society Museum
By Bob Schmidt, member of The Lakehurst Historical Society The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society maintains a collection of historical artifacts, books, pictures and documents which provide a record of a rich history which will help to educate those who wish to learn about an unknown part of local lore. Charred remnants of the dirigible Hindenburg, which burned and then crashed here on May 6, 1937, and items from the Navy’s rigid airship program are always popular items to see when you visit. The Museum is located at 300 Center Street, in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County, Old St. John’s Church. It was built in 1874 by Irish railroad workers. Old Church items are on display and are beautiful to see. An old cemetery surrounds the Museum. It opened in July, 1993 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance. People from many states and several foreign countries have come to see the items on display. It is managed by all volunteer workers. The Museum also has an old jail cell, Fire Department memorabilia, items and furnishings from the Pine Tree Inn, original paintings and many other items relating to Lakehurst’s past as a winter resort, early industrial community, and as the “Airship Capital of the World”. A small research area and library are
also available to help people begin their journey through local history. A beautiful Christmas display of old toys, as well as a number of seasonal and changing displays make the Museum a special place to return to several times a year. The replica of the Jersey Devil is the children’s favorite. Many pictures and artifacts depict the busy railroad era with a model of the Blue Comet train. There is a Gift Shop for Hindenburg and Lakehurst items. Hats, shirts, coffee mugs, books and other items are available for cash only sales. The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:30 until 3 p.m. Special tours and small groups can be accommodated with prior notice. For more Information, call us at L.H.S. 732-575-6904 Tour is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The Lakehurst Historical Society Museum and the LHS is looking for a few women and men to aid in the operation of the museum. Our Society meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, across the street from the museum. If you have any Lakehurst related items that you wish to donate for a short time say 3 months - we would like to talk with you about using them in our museum. Contact me at 732-575-6904 or e-mail me at BillSchmidt1000@aol.com
Whiting Garden Club Upcoming Meetings
WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, with the exception of January, July and August, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Route 539, Whiting (no dues). If you have any questions, or concerns, feel free to contact one of the coordinators: Fran Reeve at 732-350-7415 or Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904. • January: no meeting
• Febr uary 2: Colleen DelVacchio, VNACJ; Making Floral Arrangements for Hospice. Topic: Hospice • March 2: Karen Walzer; Topic: Native Plant Garden • April 6: Becky Laboy; Ocean County Soil Conservation District; Topic: Native Trees • May 4: Ellen Karcher – Lavender Lady; Pleasant Valley Lavender Farm • June 1: Painting Project
Crestwood Village IV Trip To Caesars In Atlantic City
WHITING – The Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV is having a trip to Caesars in Atlantic City on March 31. The comedian is Yakov Smirnoff. His show is entitled “Make America Laugh Again.” Tickets are $105 price per person. The trip includes: show ticket; slot play $25; food credit $15; six hours casino stay; deluxe motor coach by Stout’s. Schedule is as followed: 10 a.m.: Your Motor coach arrives at Crestwood Village IV Independence Hall
10:15 a.m.: Depart for Atlantic City 11:30 a.m.: Arrive at Caesars 3:30 p.m.: Showtime 5:30 p.m.: Board your motor coach to return home 6:45 p.m.: Return to your pick-up location $35 deposit by December 27; $35 payment by January 31; $35 balance by February 28. Tickets sold: Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Contact Jerry at 732-350-0230 ext. 15.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 1 - jan 7
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be courageous in the face of challenging situations. Your companions may be impressed by your ingenuity if you take the lead in the week ahead. Enjoy games or sports that honor the rules of fair play. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may flirt with risky activities as this week unfolds, but it’s a better bet to delight loved ones with your desire for harmless fun. Doing things or going places that allow you to be more active may be at the top of your to-do list. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Treasure warm and cozy moments with friends or family in the week ahead. The holiday mood should enrich your working environment and physical activities. A business outing could spread good cheer and enrich your spirits. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have a blind spot where a friend is concerned. Someone might prove to be more practical and ambitious than you imagined. In the week ahead, you and a loved one might share the same goals and dreams. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pride in doing a good job in the week ahead -- anything worth doing is worth doing well. If you prepare for upcoming celebrations in the week ahead, your powers of concentration are probably honed to a sharp point. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Remain sympathetic if you sense someone’s confusion and play the part of explainer-in-chief. Add finishing touches to key projects as the week unfolds. Plan to wrap up loose ends and start the new year right. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even small
sacrifices can be worthwhile if they build up your financial security. Confusing or complex situations could cause some disharmony in the week ahead. Remember that experience is the best teacher. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some creative ideas may escape your grasp because you may be more interested in taking immediate action. This may be a good week to make major financial decisions or to finalize agreements before the new year begins. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Accepting changes is a way to widen your horizons. The latest information or technology may make your life easier. You can be wiser than usual as the week progresses especially when dealing with family affairs. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Meditate on ways to develop a positive cash flow as the end of the year looms on the horizon. The images in your mind might turn into reality when an opportunity arrives. Unexpected invitations may arrive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some thought can show you how you can honor end-of-the-year traditions while simultaneously introducing exciting new elements. In the week ahead, a tense situation can become a springboard to positive actions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make the spreading of good cheer a top priority in the upcoming week. Your sympathy and kindness will likely be respected and appreciated. Avoid interactions with negative people to help increase harmony in your life.
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