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By Chris Lundy but also people coming BERKELEY – During down for the weekend. t h e l a s t Tow n s h i p “I’m surprised there Council meeting before are not boat fi res,” he the July 4 weekend, said. People shoot them a resident asked the off over the water, and governing body what the sound is magnified they can do to prevent by the water. fireworks from going Capt. George Dohn off throughout residen- said that the police have tial areas. to see people lighting “It looks like a war the fireworks in order to zone,” resident James press charges. HowevSullivan said. He noted er, a witness can record that it’s not all locals it on their phone and who are firing them off, (Fireworks - See Page 5)
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─Photo courtesy Stockton University athletics Keith Holland, a former Central Regional High School athlete, starred in the pole vault at Stockton University. By Chris Christopher BERKELEY - It’s an impressive resume. A 13th-place finish in the pole vault at the NCAA Division III Men’s Track and
Field Championships. A sweep of eight New Jersey Athletic Conference titles (indoors and outdoors). All-NJAC first-team honors indoors and outdoors.
A three-time United States Track and Field a nd Cross Cou nt r y Coaches Association All-Region selection. A victory at the All-Atlantic Region Track and
Field Championships against the top NCAA Division III competitors from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. A 12th-place
Fundraiser Might Break World Record
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Rally Is 1st Step In Opposing Overturn Of Roe
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Despite stormy weather, more than 100 people gathered to cry out against the Supreme Court’s overturning of the nearly fifty-year-old Roe v. Wade decision. Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organization for Wom-
en (NOW), organized the event. Participants initially gathered in the Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall for an informational session. “I want us to just have a minute of silence for the women who lost their lives before Roe v. Wade,” began Fote. “Either because they
had an abortion that was illegal and didn’t go well. Or, because they were forced to carry a pregnancy that their bodies could not sustain.” Fote shared personal details concerning her place in life throughout the history of women’s reproductive rights in (Rally - See Page 6)
─Photo courtesy Mindy D’Addario This launch point along the river in Pine Beach will provide entry for more than 329 boats as part of a record-breaking event and fundraiser for Save Barnegat Bay.
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan More than 100 people joined the protest that moved from an information session at the library to Water Street.
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Continued From Page 1 ranking in NCAA Division III with a season-best vault of 4.90 meters (16-3/4) during the 2022 outdoor season. A 29thplace ranking in Division III at 4.71 (15-6) during the 2021-22 indoor season. “I definitely put in the most effort that I could,” said the author of the biography, former Central Regional High School athlete Keith Holland, who starred for the Stockton University Ospreys. “There was good teamwork. Team morale definitely helped a lot. I normally jump higher when there is a good crowd of fans and my teammates bounce off each other.”
One of four Ospreys in school history to clear 16 feet, Holland worked hard at scaling the bar. “My favorite aspect of competing was always constantly trying to improve,” he said. “Even when I did not achieve a personal best, it was still very good to perform at my highest level or at least near it. I am definitely surprised at my success. During my sophomore year, I cleared 14-6.” Holland enjoyed reaching the highest heights. “You get a glimpse of the shock on people’s faces,” he said. “Sometimes, it is like a blackout moment when you hit the mat. I never became airsick. I got hurt a few times, but it still did not stall my progression.” Holland recently graduated with a Bache-
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lor of Science Degree in computer science. The owner of a 3.30 grade point average, Holland earned two-time Dean’s List honors as a freshman and captured All-Academic laurels in 2020. “I turned out real successful in academics and athletics,” he said. “I worked hard on my academics and was in pretty tough classes. Athletically, I did really well. Getting the career sweep with the NJAC titles is the thing I am most proud of.” The 6-foot-2 Holland said he took a light-hearted mental approach to competing. “My approach was definitely to have fun,” he said. “If you go in too seriously, you work yourself up and won’t perform properly.” Stockton coach Jayson Resch said an intense attachment to pole vaulting played a large role in Holland’s success. “The number one thing is that Keith loves the event,” Resch said. “That is extremely important because it can be frustrating and there are a lot of things to work on. Keith also is a gifted athlete who has some special traits that separate him from others. He is extremely flexible and has great body awareness. Keith is fearless, but not reckless. He has an appreciation for the event as he launches himself 16 feet into the air, but he is not afraid to be aggressive and go for the big jumps.” Resch said Holland’s “best meet” was the NJAC championship showdown with teammate Joe Morales, a Toms River North graduate. “Keith jumped 16 feet for the win,” Resch said. “Keith was being challenged early on by Joe and Keith stepped up with a big jump. Keith always showed up for us at the NJAC Championships and he brought energy that helped us be successful. Keth and Joe went 1-2 at the meet, which was huge for our scoring (the Ospreys finished third).” When Holland competes, Resch knows what the former Golden Eagle will bring to the Ospreys. “The number one thing that makes Keith special is his consistency,” Resch said. “It is extremely impressive that he was able to be healthy and show up at the end of the season when it counted the most. Keith and coach Curll (Stockton pole vault coach Todd) will laugh at this, but I have really seen how much Keith has matured over the years. Pole vaulters like to be goofy and have fun and we have a lot of stories about Keith. However, Keith is kind and warm hearted and is a great teammate. Keith always remained humble even though he was one of the top guys on the team. He was open minded. He listened and kept things low key. He had the ability to become focused when it mattered the most.” Holland, a 165-pounder, set the Ospreys’ record and was a two-time national qualifier. “I am not surprised at how well Keith has done,” Resch said. “I knew he had the tools to be successful and that he would be working with coach Curll, one of the country’s best pole vault coaches. I knew Keith would connect with coach Curll and that they would have a successful relationship. This year, committed more time to the weight room and worked on his speed. He was able to become stronger and maintain his speed down the runway, which helped him to be consistent in his approach.” Holland worked with a 14-foot pole in high
school and a 15-foot implement at the collegiate level. “As their ability, height, strength and knowledge of the event increase, pole vaulters go to longer and heavier rated poles,” said Curll, who has produced numerous NCAA Division III champions and all-Americans. “Keith worked on his running form and his ability to jump up at the takeoff during his college career and that’s what allowed him to get onto bigger poles. Keith’s improvements also had to do with changes in his plant and learning to trust the process of his vault. His mental growth took four years, but this also had to do with maturity and understanding the concept of the vault.” “Keith was fearless, but also had a healthy respect for the event,” Resch said. “He also had great speed.” Curll enjoyed coaching Holland. “Keith was a fun person to have around at practice,” Curll said. “He and the other vaulters always had some sort of debate going at practice. At times, it could be distracting, but it also took away from over-focusing on an event with so many frustrating parts. He was always having a good time and never was too hard at himself. When it came down to competition, he always went in with a mindset to win.” Holland’s presence will be missed. “He leaves some pretty big shoes to fill,” Resch said. “It will be very challenging for someone to match Keith’s consistency. It’s hard to transition to the college level and win a conference title as a freshman. It’s even more difficult when everyone is trying to beat you, but Keith was able to do that.” Holland dabbled in football, playing linebacker as a Central freshman. “I didn’t really like it so that’s why I focused on track,” he said. “I did it because my friends did it and I needed to do a sport. Everyone did track during the indoor and outdoor seasons. Our football coaches wanted us to do a sport during the offseason.” Resch said he met Holland for the first time when Holland was in high school. “I talked to Keith’s high school coach,” Resch said. “My dad (Tom) was officiating meets and told me about Keith. Plus, coach Curll heard about him. I fi rst saw Keith vault at the Ocean County Relays during his senior year. I knew he had really improved from his junior year to his senior year and I was impressed with the improvements he was making.” “I chose Stockton because it was close to my house and I knew it had a real good program with coach Resch and coach Curll,” Holland said. “I was going to go to OCC (Ocean County College), but I did real well at Central. I visited Stockton’s campus and I liked it. “ Holland hopes to leave a lasting legacy at Stockton. “I hope my titles stand for a while,” he said. “I want to be remembered as a leader, someone to look up to.” Holland offered advice to others. “I want the younger athletes to work hard and have fun,” he said. “If you work hard, you can get to a top spot. If you work hard, you can overcome any adversity that you face.” “Keith was able to handle school work athletics and commuting because he was consistent,” Resch said. “He showed up each day ready to work. He did not complain. He made the situation work for him.”
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Continued From Page 1 email the video. Anyone needing to report illegal fireworks is encouraged to call the police at 732-3416600. Mayor Carmen Amato said he’s not a fan of the legalization of these fireworks, and how easy it is to acquire them. He reminded people that if they want to see good firework shows, to come to the ones put on by the township. The dates are on the township’s website (twp.berkeley.nj.us). The next one is on September 10. It becomes a quality of life issue as well as
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Continued From Page 1 name of “Paddle For The Bay” to raise funds for Save Barnegat Bay. The idea is to gather more than 329 kayaks/ boats, (the record number set in Poland) along the river in Pine Beach on August 20. Registration is online only and the boat fee is $10. “The challenge date is Saturday, August 20, rain or shine. Boat number pick up is at Avon Beach, Pine Beach. This is not a race and not a mass start so participants can start 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To paddle one mile loop takes approximately 25 minutes,” Rinderer said. “As a lifetime resident of Ocean County,
The Berkeley Times, July 2, 2022, Page 5 a safety issue, Sullivan said. He, Dohn, and Amato talked about finding scraps of plastic in their yards, and the sound terrifying kids and dogs. According to the 2020 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fireworks Annual Report, fi reworks were involved in an estimated 15,600 injuries treated at hospitals in 2020. Of these, 900 were from sparklers. The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety warned that even sparklers can reach about 1,200 degrees and are not intended for children. The following tips were provided: • Never use illegal fireworks. • Only buy legal devices from reputable retail outlets.
• Don’t buy if the packaging is damaged or appears tampered with. • Never use these devices indoors. • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fi reworks and only permit older children to use them under close adult supervision. • Never use fi reworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol. • Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear. • Never hold lit fi reworks in your hands. • Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material. • Never point or throw fi reworks at an-
other person. • Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting. • Never ignite devices in a container. • Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning or “dud” fi reworks. • Completely soak used devices and “duds” in a bucket of water and let soak overnight. • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby to fully extinguish fi reworks that don’t go off or in case of fi re. • Double-wrap soaked devices in plastic wrap or a plastic bag to help keep them from drying out. • Place wrapped bags in regular household garbage.
born at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and fortunate to live along the Toms River all my life, I have seen changes in the health of the river. This event will be a way to raise awareness of the need to protect the river and Barnegat Bay,” Rinderer said. “Save Barnegat Bay is an organization to protect and educate the public on restoring the ecosystem and proceeds from this event will go directly to them,” she added. “We are happy to join with local residents and paddle enthusiasts to bring attention to the health of the river. The Toms River is the largest of all the rivers that feed Barnegat Bay with fresh water from the Pinelands,” said Britta Forsberg, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay. She added, “it is also the lifeblood of our
communities for our quality of life, local economy and recreation. This event will be a fun way to celebrate all the ways we love our rivers and bays and work together to help keep them clean and safe to swim and fish.” Rinderer hopes to gain the assistance of area yacht clubs. She said, “the Pine Beach Yacht Club will be helping along with local residents to break the Guinness World Record of 329 boats. Township Search and Rescue and even the Riverlady will be at this event!” “If you go on Facebook and search paddle for the bay, you will be able to see the flyer and registration information,” Rinderer added. She said her daughter, Mindy D’Addario,
is helping to promote the event through flyer placement and e-mails and Facebook posts. The link to register and for additional information is online at raceforum.com/ paddleforthebay.
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Continued From Page 1 the country. She fi nished high school in 1964 and graduated college in 1968. “Roe v. Wade was not the law of the land until 1973,” Fote said. “This meant I spent most of my young adult years without access to a safe and legal abortion – and also without much access to birth control,
particularly as a young woman who had very little money.” Fote said she was lucky enough to never need to make that decision. However, she felt that Roe v. Wade changed her life because it told her that she counted and had value. It made her feel like she was a person who was capable of making grown-up decisions about what to do about her own healthcare. As Fote looked out at the mixed audience
of all ages and sexes, she implored everyone to use their outrage by becoming involved. She said feminism is nothing more than the radical notion that women are people. Toms River resident Christine Kephart, 53, was one of the people who came out to protest the Supreme Court’s recent decision. She offered what she felt was one of the first steps people should use to keep women’s rights as human rights or basic civil rights. “The thing I focus on is voter registration,”
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E DITORIAL Abortion And Other “Forever Battlegrounds” The Supreme Cour t turning abortion over to the states is probably the biggest news of the week. There are very few people who have moderate opinions about abortion. Hardly anyone is ambivalent about it. This is not something that can be compromised, obviously. This is exactly why politicians are able to manipulate us so well. The pro-choice side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to legalize abortion.” The pro-life side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to keep abortion illegal (in certain states and then nationwide).” The Supreme Court’s decision just filled the coffers of both parties. You might have already received a fundraising e m a i l. T h e Re pu bl icans and Democrats are going to be asking for your money to help support their side, and then they’re going to ask for your vote. They’re going to ask for your money, first, because that’s more important than your vote. And this is why: No matter whether their side wins or loses, they can still use abortion as a political football until the end of time. Whether abortion is legal or not isn’t going to affect the average politician. They’re too old to be having kids anyway, except maybe with their mistress. And if it’s illegal, you can bet they still have the connections to get it “taken care of discreetly.” People criticized Democrats for not protecting abortion before this happened. The cynic in me says they knew it was coming and let Roe be overturned. They know they are going to get
slammed in the midterm elections and needed this rallying cry. Every Dem is going to run on this topic. I’m going to coin a term here: “Forever Battleground.” I’m not sure I like it. It’s a little clunky, but if you name an idea there’s more of a chance for it to take off and for people to remember it and reference it. The idea is simple: There are some topics that will remain a political issue forever. Abortion. Immigration. Gun control. These are all topics that will never have a resolution. Even if they go all the way in one direction, there will be people fighting to overturn it. That’s what happened in this case. Abortion was legal and the GOP fought for a change. Now, the Democrats will fight for a change. The pendulum will go back and forth and back and forth. Politicians like these topics because they have a built-in audience who are very emotional. If you’re a Republican candidate, you can just check off the box that says “pro-life” and boom – you’ve got millions of supporters. Same goes for the Democrats on the other side of the fence. Those “forever battlegrounds” are ripe for single-issue voters. I’m no legal expert. I’m not entirely sure what the full ramifications are from Roe. The whole situation might even change by the time this editorial sees print. One thing that won’t change, however, is that everyone will be very emotional about this battleground and it will be around forever. Chris Lundy News Editor
Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the Pledge: Allegiance: Who do we pledge our allegiance to; God, count r y, political party or man? It was more than obvious in the last election, the allegiance, the idolatry to a man in spite of his f lawed character, lack of integrity, ethics and morals. R e p u b l i c: D e f i n e a Republic as a commonwealth; a state in which the power is vested in elected representatives. Have our elected represent atives abused that power? Do they have integrity, have vision, take responsibilty, and serve our nation; not be selfserving? Without these factors there can be no trust and we will see a rise in corruption! They do not have the right to act as they please! We need leadership, not power and control! One nation. America is a melting pot of cultures and in part that is one of the things that makes us great. Yes we have problems such as the border crossings, however hate, v iolence, a nd polit ical fighting solve nothing. Under God: As a society we have drifted farther
and far ther away f rom being a godly nation and it shows! Do our leaders walk humbly with God or have they sold their souls for power a nd money? Is loyalty to party or an individual more important than God? It would seem so! Indivisible: Our political leaders seem to be doing their best to divide America on a multitude of issues; blaming each other. The insurrection on the Capitol, attacking our 1st amendment rights, gun violence, restriction of voting rights, are examples. These are threats to our freedoms and democracy! Liber t y. Big Danger! When we allow government to grant our liberties, we give them the ability to take them away! We must demand leadership, not control at all levels! Justice. Gun violence, hate crimes and let’s not forget the “Big Lie,” and anarchist attack on the Capital! Is the Constitution in danger when we let politics cont rol the courts? Are we a nation of law; man’s law (often perverted justice) or God’s law? Are we drifting - no, allowing - our nation to turn into autocracy? It’s our fault if it does! Silence is not golden and there is much to be lost! Ken Schorr Manahawkin
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Jan. 6 Probe Is A Joke
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This so-called January 6th probe is a colossal joke. Donald Trump is the greatest president this country ever had. He also saw the Biden-Harris disaster a mile away. Now we are all struggling to pay for gas and food. Living in this country is becoming impossible. I pray that Trump will take back the White House in 2024 as it was stolen from him in 2020. Can’t you people see that the Demorats are behind this sham investigation? They are horrible and are only doing this to prevent him from running again. They know that if they don’t do this, Brandon doesn’t have a chance again. Oh and monkeypox? Are you kidding? The next fake news to tamper with elections for November. I’m disgusted.
To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Cou r t, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America. Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.
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Two incompetents competed for the 4th District Congress seat in New Jersey. Neither of these people have ever held a real job. One, Chris Smith, has been in Congress since he was 24. The other, Mike Crispi, who is actually 24 now, has a podcast. One’s a career politician and the other wants to be. Neither of them have ever had to budget a household, or worry about their family. Neither of them are in touch with the average person, and it shows. One of them spends all their life in Washington, D.C. (because Smith lives in Virginia – not New Jersey) and the other spends all their time online. Between D.C. and the internet, I’m not sure which one is the most fake. I’m a Republican but are these are the best options the Republicans have to represent us?
Route 33 outside of the Jersey Shore Medical Center is a drastically dangerous roadway. Within a two-mile radius are multiple heavily traff icked highways: Garden State Parkway Exit 100 B, Route 18 exit 8A, Route 66, and Route 34, merge into a single lane in front of the public and emergency entrance to the hospital. Fender benders are ruled as reckless driving offenses, which serve as a source of income to Neptune City. Before another car is damaged, or a person is injured, or an emergency ambulance is delayed; with a sense of urgency, this roadway must be widened!
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Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK– Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speak-
er Craig Coughlin announced that they have reached an agreement on a back-to-school sales tax holiday as a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The sales tax holiday will be historic for the state, building upon Governor Murphy’s promise to make New Jersey more affordable. The back-to-school sales tax holiday builds on the $2 billion ANCHOR Property Tax Relief
Program and other affordability measures that the Governor expects to see in the enacted budget. “Today we take another monumental step forward on my Administration’s commitment to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, and more affordable state for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “A back-to-school tax holiday has been talked about for a long time, and as inflation is a central worry around many of our residents’ kitchen tables, now is the time to do it. This program will cut the cost for the most essential items needed for educational success and help make New Jersey more affordable for our students and families.” The sales tax holiday will take place from August 27 to September 5. Under the sales tax holiday, tax exempt supplies and equipment include: (1) school supplies, such as pens and pencils, notebooks, and binders; (2) school art supplies, such as paints and paintbrushes, clay, and glazes; (3) school instructional materials, such as reference books, reference maps, globes, textbooks, and workbooks; (4) computers; and (5) school computer supplies, such as computer storage equipment, printers, and personal digital assistants. “This tax holiday for school products may not make kids look forward to school more, but it certainly will make parents happier when shopping for the goods they need to get their children in advance of the new school year,” said Senate President Scutari. “Between school and art supplies, new electronics like a laptop or tablet, and sports equipment, getting kids prepared for the new academic year can weigh on a family’s wallet in a big way,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “Our back-to-school holiday lowers the price tag of school items for the up to two million New Jersey families with children in a K-12 school, for our teachers, and for our college students. Combined
with $2 billion property tax relief under ANCHOR, it furthers the commitment to deliver on our promise of enacting the largest tax relief program in our state’s history.” “Preparing for a new school year is a stressful time for New Jersey families, mentally, emotionally and economically,” said Senator Vin Gopal. “By implementing this sales-tax holiday in the weeks before the first bell rings, we will be offering families a measure of relief from those stresses, by helping them to fill their kids’ back-to-school lists without breaking their household budgets. I thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for their vision and leadership on this issue.” “The purpose of this legislation is to assist both families and teachers during the busy and potentially expensive back-to-school season. As we’ve seen a collective rise in inflation and the cost of living, it would be a preventative measure, to ensure that students are not left without the very essential school supplies they’ll need for the upcoming school year,” said Senator Fred Madden. “This proposed tax holiday will save parents and teachers funds that they should not have to compromise in order to provide for their children and students.” “Every year, the average family spends upwards of $250 per child on school supplies alone and teachers spend around $600 of their own money on classroom supplies for their students. These are significant, yet necessary expenses for an important reason - ensuring students and teachers have what they need for a successful school year,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty. “Prices are rising with inflation showing no signs of letting up. Now more than ever, it is critical to help families cut costs where they can. A tax holiday right before school begins each year will be something parents and teachers can count on while back-to-school shopping.”
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BERKELEY – Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Annual Picnic will be held on August 20 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 9503, Veterans Boulevard in Bayville. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausage and peppers, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, watermelon and all kinds of desserts, beer, soda and water.
DJ for your listening pleasure and dancing. Donation of $12, children under 12 are free. Open to the public. For more information, call: Bob Meola at 732-674-7504; Bill Pivarnick at 848-2403515; Chuck Swiers at 973-864-0964; or Larry Migliorisi at 908-216-1834. Come out and support the Marines.
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BEACHWOOD – The Battle of the Zones 2022 will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 9. This is when the four zones in town – divided based on what day their garbage pick-up is – face off in a softball tournament for bragging rights.
Yoga On The Beach BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Recreation will be hosting Yoga at Beachwood Beach from 8 to 9 a.m. led by instructor Linda Higly. Cost is $5 each session (pay as you attend) per person (kids are free).
Yoga will be held on the following dates: • July 9, 16, 23, 30. • August 6, 13, 20, 27. • September 10, 17, 24.
Movies In The Park BEACHWOOD – Come join for another fun night of Movies In The Park. They will be showing Clifford the Big Red Dog on July 15 at Mayo Park. Concession stand opens at 7 p.m. movie starts at dusk.
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VFW Post 10185 News For July By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY - Post 8352 members are welcome to transfer into our post. The next meeting of Silver/Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. We hold ou r meet i ngs on t he f i r st Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow veterans and make new friends. Anyone needing transportation to our meetings can call Past Com mander James Egan at 732-341-4905 or one of the other Officers, and we will gladly pick you up and take you back home after the meeting The following new Off icers were sworn in: Commander Thomas Kraszewski, Senor Vice Commander Kenneth S. Andreyo, Junior Vice Commander Gary DeRosa, Quartermaster Dennis Ald r ich, Chaplain Joseph Orsani, 1 year Tr ustee Past Post Com mander James Egan, and 3 Year Trustee Frank Neigel. Monday, July 4th, is Independence
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Day; remember to f ly your f lag and watch the fireworks in the evening. Wednesday, July 27, marks the 69th Anniversary of the ending of the Korean War. The monument to the Korean War is located at the Boardwalk and Park Place in Atlantic City. There is usually a ceremony held there every year by the local veteran organizations, so that the Korean War will never be known as the “Forgotten War.” For the veterans fighting the global war on terrorism against ISIS, you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The eligibility dates are June 15, 2014 – TBD. For more information go to VFW.org/Join/Eligibility. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplain Joseph Orsani at 732-736-1794 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off, when these clubhouses are open: Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small flags first and the flags will be disposed of properly. God bless America and God bless our troops. Fly the flag every day, weather permitting.
New Sewerage Authority Member By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council appointed Fred Bell to the Sewerage Authorit y as alter nate member 2 to replace former Councilman Nat Abbe, who passed away earlier this year. His term ends January 31, 2026. Bell
is currently also a member of the Planning Board. Additionally, Joseph Br uscino, Jr. was appointed to a term expiring January 31, 2027; and James Blavatt was appointed as alter nate member 1, in a term that expires January 31, 2023.
Central Regional School Board Meeting Changes By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional School Dist r ict is made up of k ids from five different towns, so during the su m mer, the School Board will meet in two of those towns instead of in Bayville. The July meeting will be held at 7
p.m. on July 29 at the Hugh J. Boyd school in Seaside Heights. The August meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on August 18 at the Island Heights Municipal Building. In September, meetings will resume at their usual location at the presentation room near the library of Central Regional High School.
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POLICE BLOTTER Council Swears In New Officer
BEACHWOOD – On June 15, Anthony Romayo was appointed by the Mayor and council and officially sworn in by Mayor Ron Roma as the newest Class II Police
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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A 19-year-old has been indicted for Death by Vessel after a fatal boat crash killed someone and injured others, officials said. Juan Fernandez, II, 19, of Towaco, Ne w Je r s e y, h a s b e e n i nd ic t e d o n charges of Death by Vessel, Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Vessel in connection with a boat crash that occurred on June 13, 2021, that resulted in the death of Corey Molinari, 19, of Whippany, New Jersey. The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau responded to Antiqua Avenue around 1:13 a.m. on June 13 about a serious vessel crash in Barnegat Bay. The Toms River Police Department a nd local f i rst responders were on scene treating several occupants for non -l i fe -t h r e at e n i ng i nju r ie s. O ne occupant, Molinari, was found to be ejected from a pontoon boat and suffered serious bodily injury including severe head trauma. He was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. At least six other occupants of the boat were identified and treated on scene for various injuries. An investigation led by the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, along with the NJSP Crime Scene Investigations Unit and investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that Fer nandez, II was the operator of the pontoon boat when the boat struck a cement channel marker head on. Authorities discovered that Fernandez , I I, had been d r i n k i ng alcohol wh i le o p e r a t i ng t he b o a t a nd wa s brought to Community Medical Center
in Toms River where he consented to a draw of his blood at around 9:32 a.m. According to off icials, Fer nandez, II, blood alcohol content (BAC) was determined to be .037%. However, a forensic psycho-pharmacologist concluded that Fernandez II’s BAC at the time of the collision was between .13% and .15% which is over the state legal limit of .08%. On September 9, 2021, Fernandez, II, was arrested at his home without incident. He was transported to New Jersey State Police Tuckerton Station to be processed. He was then transported to the Ocean County Jail, and later released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform. During the investigation, Fernandez II’s father, Juan A. Fernandez, Sr., 59, of Towaco, was questioned by law enforcement. Authorities determined that Fernandez, Sr., provided false information to Detectives and as a result has been indicted for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, New Jersey State Police Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Fernandez’s indictment. The charges referenced are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Compassionate Care Hospice/Amedisys needs volunteers interested in walking along side another. Requirements: compassion and a loving heart! There is training for you and you will become part of a team of professionals who
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Joint Base Begins $15 Million Project
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─Photo courtesy Congressman Chris Smith Congressman Chris Smith was on hand at the groundbreaking. By Bob Vosseller J O I N T B A S E - M C G U I R E - D I XLAK EHURST – Constr uction is already under way for the $15 million La kehu r st Rea d i ness Center at t he Joint Base. The project will be covered through federal funds secured to build the new Center for the 250th Brigade Support Battalion - the ground maintenance company for the New Jersey A r my National Guard’s largest brigade. The new facilit y will be used for training of National Guard members and help maintain equipment and unit readiness for deployment. The new facility will enhance military operations at the Joint Base and help ensure Guard members have properly-mai nt ai ned
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
When night falls, and you feel the urge to sleep, it’s because your pineal gland has just secreted a tiny amount of melatonin. After about age 50, the amount starts to slowly decline, which explains the frequent bouts of insomnia in the elderly. Did you know that melatonin is not a human thing? It’s found in the plant kingdom too. Just like humans, and animals, plants respond to light and dark cycles termed the “photoperiod.” They make melatonin so it will act as an antioxidant in response to harsh environments. Perhaps this is its most important role in your body too! There are hundreds of studies affirming anti-cancer activity of melatonin so we know it is protective of “harsh environments” even in the human body. We know a lot about melatonin, for example it not only helps induce sleep, it also regulates our circadian rhythm, general mood, our body temperature and even healthy bone metabolism. There is an impact on reproductive, immune function and vision. Natural melatonin is not just made in humans and in plants. It is ubiquitously found in birds, fish, reptiles and some bacteria. I’ve been so fascinated with this since my garden is in full bloom, that I decided to delve into the plant kingdom more. The 3 Most Popular Plants that Contain Melatonin Skullcap (Scutellaria biacalensis) - Sometimes also called Chinese Skullcap (Huangqin), this plant has well-documented anxiolytic and sedative properties, that’s why people take dietary supplements of it. The compound acts as a natural antiviral against certain pathogens. It makes people sleepy if taken in supplement form.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - Extracts of feverfew help headaches, as does melatonin in people who are deficient. In 1997, The Lancet published a piece entitled, Melatonin in Feverfew and a Few Other Medicinal Plants. Feverfew contains parthenolide which provides help for some people with stiff muscles, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis and nausea. Pregnant women are often warned to avoid this supplement! St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Extracts are used for mild to moderate depression or anxiety. The Lancet refers to this plant as an “herbal tranquilizer” and it is partially due to the melatonin content. There are teas of this herb too. Topical oils and creams containing St. John’s wort help with all kinds of skin problems. The 7 Most Common Foods that Contain Melatonin You can eat melatonin! There are several foods which contain natural melatonin or spark more production of your own? Here’s a list of the most popular: • Oatmeal • Wheat/barley • Tart cherries • Goji berries • Bananas • Grapes • Rice One more note of interest, it’s about drinking wine and alcohol. Drinking fair amounts of alcohol will negate the effect of melatonin. In other words, if you drink alcohol, you’re making it harder for melatonin to do its job. Taking excessive amounts of melatonin could lead to fatigue, stomachache, drowsiness, low blood pressure and mood changes like confusion or irritability. For a longer, more comprehensive version of this article, please visit suzycohen.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Officials Want Senior Freeze Change
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Senior citizens that receive the state’s Senior Freeze Program reimbursement shouldn’t have to start from scratch to meet program residency requirements if they relocate in another area of the state, officials said. Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vica r i, Chai r ma n of t he Ocea n Cou nt y Of f ice of Sen ior Se r v ices, noted that the eligibility requirements for the Senior Freeze Program require home ownership within a residence for three years and continued residency in the state for a period of 10 years. “That three-year time clock is reset and star ts all over again if a senior should move to a different home in the state. That should not be the case,” he added. Commissioner Vicari added, “this program provides important property tax relief to our seniors, disabled and our most vulnerable residents. So long as the person stays within the state of New Jersey, there is no need to make them meet the three-year requirement again if they have already done so.” The Proper t y Tax Reimbursement Prog ram, also k now n as the Senior Freeze Program is designed to protect eligible senior citizens and disabled persons from escalating property taxes by locking in a fixed base property tax amount, paying the difference between
that locked in amount and the increased amount when a tax increase is imposed. “Having to wait the three-years again to establish a residence is unfair if a resident was already a participant in t he prog ra m pr ior to movi ng. T h is program provides important financial relief for many people already on fixed incomes. Our residents should not be penalized for moving so long as they meet all of the other eligibility requirements,” he added. Vicari said lawmakers in Ocean County’s 9th, 10, and 12th state Legislative districts have co-sponsored or supported proposed state legislation that would remedy the residency requirement for this program. “I applaud these efforts and I look forward to our residents being able to continue with this program should they move within the state,” Vicari added. Ocean County has more than 200,000 senior citizens and nearly 160,000 homeowners across the state received senior-freeze reimbursements during the 2021 fiscal year, ranging on average from $196 for new recipients to $1,348 for longer-term enrollees, according to state budget documents. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John P. Kelly said, “as prices on every day essentials like gas and food continue to climb, we need to make certain our seniors and disabled can access programs available to them that will help keep some costs stable.”
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Bear Safety Tips Given In Light Of Recent Sightings By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A bear was seen at t he f ront ent ra nce of t he Georgia n Court University campus, but did not interact with st udents or any other people. Pol ice s a id it wa s se e n ne a r t he g u a rd house a nd t hen it wal ked of f down Lake Carasaljo. There had been another sighting recently in the souther n part of Ocean County. Black bear sightings in Ocean and Monmouth counties are rare but not unheard of, particularly in areas where development has encroached into their habitat. The New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife released the following tips on how to stay safe from bears: • Never feed a bear. Deliberately feed-
ing bears puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk. • Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over. • Remove sources of water, especially in dry climates. • Bring pets in at night. • Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other prey. • Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles. • I n st a l l mot ion- se n sit ive l ig ht i ng around the house. • Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings - this reduces protective cover for bears and makes the area less attractive. • If a bear is present, make sure they know they’re not welcome. Make loud noises, blast a canned air siren.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards Of The Jersey Shore”
─Photo courtesy Gregory Andrus SEASIDE HEIGHTS – From childhood , Jersey Shore nat ive G regor y Andrus has revered the guardians of the sea. In the summer of 2021, he decided to create a book to honor these warriors, the lifeguards of the Jersey shore. Over 50 lifeguards from more than 20 beaches in Ocean and Monmouth Counties were photographed and interviewed for his seminal new book: “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.” “New Jersey has many treasures, but none as storied, visited, or misunderstood as the Jersey Shore. This book is a love letter to the people whose hearts belong to the Jersey Shore,” said Andrus. “I’m honored to be the person sharing their stories.” Havi ng i nter viewed thousands of strangers over the last six years to hear their unique stories, Gregory Andrus is convinced that we can find peace, wellness, hope and healing th rough the ancient communication of sharing stories. In his second book, “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” Andrus honors the more than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. This book features over 120 pages of interviews, portraits, and audio recordings
highlighting the dedication, courage, and passion that is the calling of the f i r s t r e s p ond e r s of t he b e a ch: t he Lifeguard. G regor y A nd r us is also a h ig h ly sought-after public speaker who provides relief and hope with his message of compa ssion a nd hu ma n d ig n it y. Sharing his own inspirational story of overcoming alcoholism, homelessness and being shot in the head, Andr us leads people to see thei r ow n selfworth, as well as the worth of others. By retelling the riveting stories of the people he has inter viewed for over half a decade, Andrus will share how he became convinced that compassion is what can bring healing and promote well-being in individuals, communities and eventually societies. “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore” is available on potjs. com in paperback on June 1. Visit on Facebook .com/port raitsofthejerse yshoreto join the community of more than 31,000 friends of the Jersey shore.
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CLASSIFIEDS Pets For Sale Cockapoo - Male, Adorable. Great personality, crate trained. Call or text David 321-377-4000. (28)
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─Photo courtesy Veolia By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Winners of the 2022 Rain Barrel Challenge, which is led by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Barnegat Bay Partnership, were recognized by Veolia of Toms River. Every year, schools and youth organizations within the Barnegat Bay watershed participate in the “Challenge.” They design and paint rain barrels, showing their respect for the Barnegat Bay and the environment. The winners of the 2022 event were artists Danny Iacullo and Sofia Salsa from Brick Veterans Memorial Middle School’s Sus-
tainable Energy Club, led by teacher Terry Stephenson. The winners were congratulated at a reception at Veolia with school leadership, parents and the NJDEP at the company’s location in Toms River. The artists were honored for their depiction of protecting the environment as well as to commend the educators for their passion in teaching and raising awareness of issues impacting the environment and actions to take to improve and sustain it. This summer Veolia will showcase the winning rain barrel for employees as well as visitors to admire.
Christmas In July Under The Lights OCEAN GATE – Celebrate the dog days of summer with Christmas in July Under the Lights on July 23 from 5 to 10 p.m. (Rain date July 24) at Willis Jones First Aid Memorial Park, East Cape May Avenue and Asbury Avenue in Ocean Gate. Enjoy vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, pets, beer garden, demos and more. Bring your chairs and stay for a relaxing evening in the park under the lights. They are going to light the park up with Christmas. Bounce houses are included with admission. Enjoy over 100 talented local vendors, amazing food and fantastic music, rescues and shelters and so much more. Do you always say that you are going
to get your holiday shopping done early? That you are not going to wait until the last minute? Now is your chance to complete that goal. They will have vendors of everything you can imagine. Get it all done here and have more time to spend with family and friends in the future. Admission is $2 or free with a food donation to support our local shelter or food bank. Children 11 and under are free. All pets must be on leash. Additional parking in the ball field on East Arverne All vendor and food truck questions must be done either through the event page, emailing julie.trovato@oceangateems.org or calling 7325751112.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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Across 1 Play for time 6 Soup aisle array 10 Murder mystery staple 14 Apex predators of the sea 15 “I __ my wit’s end!” 16 Sacred Nile bird 17 Many a Mumbai resident 18 Triangle ratio 19 Hand over 20 Do as told 21 Comfy clothing 23 Dog walker’s need 25 “Little ol’ me?” 26 Supernatural 29 Appetizer platter items 33 Fowl fencing material 36 Morse “T” 37 Gas container 38 Abu Dhabi’s fed.
39 Nativity scene threesome 40 Red Cross offering 41 Forecast that calls for a scarf and gloves 45 Plasterboard 47 Separate by type 48 LAX : Los Angeles :: __ : Chicago 49 Like extreme 41-Across 51 Circle with primary and secondary hues 55 Variety show lineup 59 Apple gadget with playlists 60 Sinuous swimmers 61 Letter-shaped opening 62 Column before ones 63 Pudding starch 64 Prefix for Rome’s country 65 Jittery 66 Spiderweb, e.g. 67 Grand Ole Opry genre, briefly, that’s also a
hint to 21-, 33-, 41- and 51-Across Down 1 Artsy Manhattan area 2 Chicago daily, for short 3 Proactiv+ target 4 Female symbol of good fortune 5 The SEC’s Tigers 6 Acapulco abodes 7 Pennsylvania sect 8 Half a Mork-to-Orson farewell 9 Soft-shell clam 10 Kingpin 11 NYC drama award 12 Female opera star 13 Belgian river 21 Blanchett of “Ocean’s 8” 22 Theater tier 24 Deer in a lodge logo 26 Set of eight 27 Committee head 28 Williams of “Laverne
& Shirley” 29 Beach house selling point 30 Boise’s state 31 All fired up 32 T-__: 21-Across item 34 Void partner 35 Fistful of dollars 39 Calif. Cascades peak 41 Author Caleb 42 OK Corral setting 43 British noble 44 Donkey 46 Like a forest 49 Hägar’s comics wife 50 Writer of tales with talking animals 51 Name in a footnote 52 Page with opinions 53 Time-consuming 54 Catch wind of 56 Tartan-sporting family 57 Broke the news to 58 Store securely 61 Personal quirk
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 2 - june 8
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity. Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the
ills of the world. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead. Find ways to help everyone come out ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions. Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.
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