2023-04-29 - The Manchester Times

Manchester Litt le League Celebrates 60 Years

e “Forgo en Man” Of e Hindenburg Disaster

By Bob Vosseller

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township

A whole lot of fun was going on during the 60th Anniversary celebration and opening day for the Manchester Little League held in the League’s indoor training facility.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER

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It was time to play ball recently with Manchester Little League’s 60th Anniversary opening day festivities. Inclement weather unfortunately caused the milestone birthday program to be confi ned indoors. The recent opening day festivities served to kick off the League’s 2023 spring season. The League’s website noted a thank you to coaches and volunteers. “It is because of the time you put

First Earth Day Clean Up Held

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER

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Earth Day is taken seriously around the township and various municipal and school projects made the environment a better place.

Members of the Township Environmental Commission joined

several volunteers during their fi rst Earth Day Clean Up.

Environmental Commission Vice Chair Karen Argenti said the event

“was very successful and was part of the Barnegat Bay Blitz and Save Barnegat Bay Clean Communities. The event ran

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northampton Boulevard and Montgomery Avenue in Pine Lake Park.”

In years past, the Environmental Commission has been involved in free seedling giveaways to the public and other Earth Day

(Clean Up - See Page 9)

in and your overall hard work and dedication that enables the young children and teenagers in this town to experience playing baseball with their friends and neighbors.”

While most people think of a Little League team as the kids, there’s also an entire team of adults working behind the scenes. Managers and coaches help teach the young players not only about the game of baseball but about overall life

Members

– As the 86th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster approaches, a member of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society brought to light a forgotten figure of the tragic saga.

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Jim Larsen, a resident of Leisure Village West, Manchester, noted that everyone remembers or is taught about the events of December 7, 1941 – the attack on Pearl Harbor – and September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked America.

Larsen is a survivor of the latter, having been in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. “I was in the 65th Floor on the west side.” He noted that few remember the individuals who were caught up in such events and for that reason, he felt it was important to share the story of Allen Hagaman.

(Hindenburg - See Page 5)

Officials Remember Fallen Offi cer

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Township officials remembered Scott Thompson with a moment of silence during a recent council meeting. He was a member of the police department for 17 years.

“Corporal Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack while working out in the police department gym. He was transported to Community Medical Center where he passed away,” Council President Roxy Conniff said.

She added that Thompson, “previously served with the Seaside Park Police Department, South Toms River Police Department and the Lakehurst Police Department for a combined 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.”

Police Chief Robert Dolan noted later in the

(Officer - See Page 17)

–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

of the Manchester Township High School Habitat for Humanity Club are performing some ground work at a township home.

(Little League - See Page 4)

Little League:

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lessons, being a team player and to have fun. Team parents function as communicators and organizers for things like schedules, fundraisers, stand coverages, picture day, team information and much more. The Team Mom takes a lot off the shoulders of a manager and coach so they can concentrate on teaching the players.

Kellie McLeod has been part of the League for 18 years. “I really enjoy it. My kids started at the age of 4 years old. I started as a Team Mom, worked my way up to coach and eventually managed a team and was very successful. I think I was the fi rst female manager.”

McLeod added, “we won a championship. Opening Day really went well. I believe it created a community that was extremely enjoyable to be around. We became like a family. Volunteers helped us with everything and I enjoy that part of it. I enjoy what the League offers to my children when it came to friendships and learning.”

The township Little League’s indoor training facility is pretty unique in the area. It opened in August 2010 after three years of hard work by many volunteers along with a lot of support and money from their sponsors.

“This is our 60th year but it is our 30th year on that field,” McLeod added. “I am the representative for District 18. We have one of the nicest facilities. We have a lot of field sponsors we depend upon for the Little League.”

McLeod said she enjoys “watching the children as they come through the League and to watch them grow and it is heartbreaking when you see them leave but they do come back and help as umpires, coach and volunteer.”

As the League doesn’t have a full-time grounds crew, all the coaches prepare the fields prior to games and practices. At the end of games and practices, fields need to be raked, dugouts swept, garbage cans cleaned and all equipment put away.

Resident Billy Cloonan is another League volunteer. “I’ve been there for almost eight years now. My son William is in his fi nal year of Little League. I serve as a player agent for our minor league system. A lot of people were recognized on our opening day celebration. One person that needs to be recognized is Frank Kern.”

Cloonan added that Kern “has been with the league for over 15 years. He’s a board member, player agent and snack stand manager. He works ungodly hours and is always the fi rst one there and the last one to leave and is never late.”

“He was a manager for years and his team finished in second place multiple times until fi nally winning states his last year coaching,” Cloonan said.

Fundraising has been important to the League over its six-decade history. Fundraisers offset the cost of running the League and proceeds from specific fundraisers pay for a portion of the League’s mortgage on the ITF.

Each coach is required by Little League to pass a criminal background check that is

run free of charge. This process takes place in March. This season each League coach was required to attend a mandatory safety meeting at the ITF.

Working the snack concession is also important and for each home game, a Team Mom has to schedule one parent from their team to help work in the Snack stand for the length of that game. It works out where a parent only has to do this one time per season.

The League covers Manchester, Lakehurst, and Lakewood. A child must reside within

this boundary to be eligible for All-Star teams. A child may play within the Manchester Little League who resides outside of this boundary, but will not be eligible for an All-Star team. In addition, a child living outside of these boundaries wishing to play with the League must be approved by Little League, Inc.

For further information about the Manchester Township Little League call 732341-8320, email manchesterlittleleague@ comcast.net or visit manchesterbaseball. net/.

–Photo By Bob Vosseller

Kellie McLeod has been part of the Manchester Little League for 18 years and in that time has served as a Team Mom, a coach and manager. She was busy promoting the League at the Ridgeway Elementary School’s Fun Festival.

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“Most people today don’t even know he existed,” Larsen told The Manchester Times.

Hagaman was born in 1885 and was 52 in 1937, Larsen said. He was married and had been a resident of Lakehurst from about 1910. His home was located on Cedar Street and he had lost his business on Union Street, the town’s main street. During the 1930s, he and several of his relatives and friends had turned to the nearby U.S. Naval Air Station Lakehurst for employment.

On May 6, 1937, he was paid a dollar and a ham sandwich to be among the landing line crew to secure the Hindenburg. The morning of May 6 had dawned bleak and stormy; not much of a day to spend at Naval Air Station Lakehurst awaiting the Hindenburg. For Hagaman however, “it at least promised to be profitable, if you consider a one dollar a day’s salary, issued with a wooden nickel to turn in for a ham sandwich, profitable,” Larsen said.

He knew a dollar in those rough fi nancial times could buy quite a bit, and since he had no other promise of income that day, he decided to help haul in a big balloon and get paid for it. Following his quick meal, he left for the base and met up with three of his buddies and workmates with whom he’d assist the landing line crew in moving the Hindenburg to a nose-docking of the craft. His team was supposed to secure the lower tail fi n to the stern mooring car, thus

anchoring the tail of the craft. However, by 5:30 p.m., there was no sign of the Hindenburg. It was raining intermittently, and the ground crew, 240 strong, were getting wet in the landing field waiting for the airship.

Upon arrival over Lakehurst, the ship’s commander, Captain Max Pruss, was told he would not be cleared to land due to thunderstorms in the area. He was advised of a possible break in the weather, and it looked like there might be a landing “window” at about 7 p.m., four hours later. Pruss then decided to take his airship south to Cape May, turn and head north, giving his passengers an aerial tour of the beautiful Jersey Shore.

Around 7 p.m. the Hindenburg was sighted approaching the landing zone from the southwest. It slowed to a hover at 200 feet over the landing line crew, with its back engines turning just enough to keep it stationary against the swirling winds, Larsen said.

Hagaman and his group got to work moving the stern mooring car to ensure it would be ready to accept the airship’s tail when it was drawn in. At about 7:20 p.m., mooring lines were dropped from the nose of the ship, and the landing line crew began walking the ship to the mooring mast, a mobile tower to which the nose of the airship would be affi xed, rendering it secure.

Four minutes after the landing lines touched the ground, the Hindenburg suddenly burst into flames at the top of the fuselage just forward of the tail fi n.

The reports of the disaster announced that the fatalities numbered 36: 22 Hindenburg

crew members, 13 passengers, and one ground-based linesman, Allen Hagaman. His body, pinned under the wreckage and severely burned, was later identified by his comrades and other members of the ground crew.

After the sensationalism of the crash wore off Hagaman’s name soon slipped into obscurity, suffering much of the same fate as so many others lost in tragic circumstances over the years.

Due to the efforts of historians, history buffs and organizations like the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, Hagaman’s memory has not been forgotten.

He is fondly remembered by his descendants who have visited the memorial site and given information to the NLHS. This

information is included in the narration made to visitors who come out to the museum in Hanger One that once housed the Hindenburg and the site outside where the tragedy took place.

Larsen noted that the NLHS will once again be coordinating an anniversary service for the Hindenburg tragedy on May 6 at that site. The organization was recently awarded $850 as part of an Ocean County Tourism grant for their marketing program.

The group encourages the public to visit their museum and take a tour of this historical site and walk back through time. Those who wish to take a tour must pre-register by calling 732- 600-8055 or e-mail tours@ nlhs.com

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Assemblyman Challenges Funding For Inmates Without School Funding Restoration

Capitol Comments

TRENTON – During a hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-9th) challenged the Murphy administration on its proposed budget that would increase funding for inmates while Trenton refuses to fully restore funding to targeted school districts. Assemblyman Rumpf, who serves on the Assembly Budget Committee, directed his line of questioning to New Jersey Department of Corrections Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq., who recently testified before the committee.

“I speak on behalf of my 9th District legislative colleagues Senator Chris Connors and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove when I say that our children and educational professionals, as well as all taxpayers for that matter, deserve priority over increasing pay for inmates’ jobs,” said Assemblyman Rumpf. “More infuriating is that nearly 7,600 prisoners were released during COVID yet the Murphy Administration is calling for an increase in funding for the Department of Corrections, including a $2.6 million increase for inmate wages for a total of $157.3 million.”

The 9th District delegation voted “YES” on legislation (S-3732) to restore 66% of the funding to 168 school districts that otherwise would have their aid (further) cut

under the state school funding formula and Governor Murphy’s proposed budget for the 2023-2024 school year. Each member of the delegation supported a hostile amendment to fully restore funding to impacted school districts as opposed to just the 66% restoration of funding that was approved.

Assemblyman Rumpf added, “Trenton is quick to cut funding to schools based on enrollment. So why are we not seeing a reduction in state spending when the number of inmates in the state has decreased? For most, this is beyond the pale but, like anything in Trenton, politics plays a decisive role.

“Consider: these are the inmates who were deemed too dangerous to be released during COVID. At the same time, students and dedicated educational professionals are still working hard to recover from the education setbacks caused by COVID and

remote learning.

“I certainly respect Commissioner Kuhn as she is acting in the best interest of the Department. The Commissioner comprehensively responded to every question Budget Committee members asked during the hearing. Regardless, these indefensible funding policies that place inmates before students can be traced directly back to Governor Murphy.

“Future budget hearings will undoubtedly expose yet more objectionable and wasteful spending items in the proposed State Budget, based on the administration’s record to date. Along with Senator Connors and Assemblywoman Gove, I will continue to serve the best interests of our constituents by fighting for a responsible State Budget that sufficiently funds taxpayers’ core priorities, including tax relief and the fair distribution of school funding.”

Bill Would Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation By

Capitol Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) led a group of Senate colleagues in introducing the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation (SAD) Act that would ban false advertising related to abortion services by Crisis Pregnancy Centers. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prohibit deceptive or misleading advertising related to the provision of abortion services and collect penalties from organizations in violation. Each year, thousands of pregnant people

Crisis Pregnancy Centers

seeking objective and medically sound reproductive health care end up walking into crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), who falsely and deliberately advertise themselves as comprehensive reproductive health care providers, yet, their intent is to discourage pregnant people from having abortions.

“Reproductive rights remain under a coordinated assault by Republicans across the nation including the latest attempts to ban medication abortion, which is why it is so critical that we preserve access to trusted information and comprehensive reproductive health care services,” said Sen. Menendez. “Our bicameral SAD Act, will direct the FTC to prohibit deceptive and misleading advertisements about

abortion services by crisis pregnancy centers that jeopardize women’s health and well-being. It is time to crack down on these centers, stop their harmful and misleading tactics, and finally hold them accountable for their actions.”

CPCs routinely use a variety of deceptive tactics, including making false claims about reproductive health care and disseminating inaccurate, misleading, and stigmatizing information about abortion and contraception. Additionally, most CPCs in the United States do not employ licensed medical personnel or provide referrals for birth control or abortion care.

According to the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Public Health and Surveillance, there are more than 2,500 CPCs in the United States, though some anti-abortion groups claim that the number is closer to 4,000. One study found that, on average, CPCs outnumber abortion clinics nationwide by an average of 3 to 1, but in some states, the ratio is as high as 11 to 1. According to published reports, New Jersey has 54 crisis pregnancy centers with at least one in every county.

The legislation is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, NARAL Pro-Choice America, American Public Health Association, Guttmacher Institute, Power to Decide, National Women’s Law Center, National Birth Equity Collaborative, National Organization for Women, National Women’s Health Network, Medical Students for Choice, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, National Health Law Program (NHeLP), IPAS Partners for Reproductive Justice, Physicians for Reproductive Health, National Council of Jewish Women, Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Na-

tional Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association, Catholics for Choice, American Atheists, and National Council of Jewish Women New York.

“Everybody deserves to have access to accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased medical information to make personal decisions about their health and bodies,” said NARAL ProChoice America President Mini Timmaraju. “NARAL applauds Rep. Bonamici and Sen. Menendez’s leadership on the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act, which would help put an end to false advertising from fake health centers that intentionally lie to, shame, and mislead pregnant people seeking an abortion in order to block them from accessing care.

As we continue to face an abortion rights and access crisis, now is the time to fight for our freedom to access care and ensure that health information is accurate and unbiased.”

“Anti-abortion facilities cause chaos and confusion by using disinformation to mislead and deter people from getting the basic health care services they need and deserve,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “Everyone should have medically accurate and unbiased information about their health care options.”

Local Centers

There are several crisis pregnancy centers in the area. The Open Door in Toms River has an entire web page explaining that they will give information about abortion, but at the bottom, in very fine print, it says “The Open Door does not perform or refer for abortions.”

Compare this to the Birthright locations in Toms River and Barnegat which don’t mention abortion at all.

Assemblyman Brian Rumpf

Senator Robert Menendez

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“Five members of the Commission participated including Commission Secretary Amanda Kristy and her children, several Manchester School Soccer team members, and other volunteers. The township picked up the fruits of our labor,” Argenti added.

The clean up was sponsored by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Barnegat Bay Blitz, Save Barnegat Bay’s Clean Communities project, and Manchester Township Department of Public Works.

“Clean ups help with providing clean water for us to drink and clean air for us to breathe. This was the fi rst Earth Day Clean Up for Manchester Township. It was well attended, gathered lots of garbage, and was very successful,” Save Barnegat Bay Executive Director Britta Forsberg said.

Volunteers signed up on a Google form which saved paper along the way. Environmental Commission members Gabrielle Fox, Genevieve Stavalo, William Foor, and Argenti took part in the effort along with Kisty and her sons Derek and Vincent Kisty.

They were joined by the Save Barnegat Bay Clean Community staff Leigh Simpson, Manchester School Soccer team members, and other volunteers.

“If other Manchester neighborhoods want to do their own clean ups of township land, kindly let the commission know and we can help you organize them. We can also provide notes to students for credit in schools,” Fox added.

Among the litter collected that was picked up by the township, were a stop sign on a pole, a contractor’s sign, old construction tools and equipment, folding chairs, and

just plain litter. “We could not remove the bed or other very large items,” Argenti said. She added, “this is a great activity for Earth Day since Cleanups collect litter along the trails that mix with rain to create polluted runoff, the town receives credit for scheduling volunteer cleanups on their Annual MS4 Stormwater Report.”

The Environmental Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse on 1 Colonial Drive and the public is invited to attend meetings.

Habitat Cleans Up

As much as Earth Day is a time to clean up our habitat, Habitat for Humanity was also cleaning up a home.

The High School Habitat for Humanity Club members, under the direction of Advisor Kyle Pecora, set off to a group home in Manchester to conduct a spring clean-up spending their morning sweeping, raking, weeding, planting, and landscaping the grounds and gardens of the home.

Ten student volunteers were on site from all high school grade levels, donating their time to this cause.

Middle School Buzz

In other environmental news, members of Mrs. Laporte’s 7th Grade Science Class at Manchester Township Middle School were buzzing with excitement with their celebration of Earth Day with a lesson on the importance of bees.

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MTES Celebrates Purple Up! Day

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MANCHESTER – During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day recognizes some of the military’s most unsung heroes, the military children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other. Schools across the Manchester Township School District are wearing purple for our military children.

Candy Bar Bingo

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township PTA Presents Candy Bar Bingo on May 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Manchester Middle School.

All Manchester families and community members are invited to join for an evening of fun where everyone is a winner!

This is a free event open to all of Man-

chester Township. All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a nut free selection of candies to choose from. (However, parents are responsible for checking snack ingredients for their children)

Questions? Interested in Volunteering or Donating towards event? Email: president@manchesterpta.org.

Friends Of Manchester Branch Library To Host Informational Program

MANCHESTER – On May 20 at 11 a.m., the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library’s Board members will share information with the public about their organization.

Learn how the Friends support the Manchester Branch Library and fi nd out how you can join them. Immediately following, a library staff member will lecture

on the history of Manchester Township. It will explore the interesting history of Manchester, Lakehurst and Whiting. All are welcome to attend. Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732657-7600 to register.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

St. Stephen’s Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will have a brand-new Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular, to be held on June 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The event will feature DJ Louie Sauchelli, and they’ll have a luncheon as well as a Treasure Auction! There is no charge for the event; however, a free will offering will be available for donations. The Dance

Spectacular is open to the public, and they invite the surrounding communities to join! New families are invited to attend their 10 a.m. service prior to the event.

For further information, call Bill Bodine, Dance Spectacular Team Chairman at 848-210-4206, or contact Greg at St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121 to register.

AARP Safe Driving Class

WHITING – AARP Safe Driving Class on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a snack.

If you are an AARP member it is $20, if not $25. Your insurance company may give

you a discount.

Contact Stefanie from St. Stephen’s Whiting at 732-350-2904 to be included in the class.

Whiting Assembly Of God Donates Easter Baskets

WHITING – To bring smiles to the residents of AristaCare at Whiting and Complete Care in Whiting, Whiting Assembly of God together with their church members donated 26 Easter baskets.

The Easter baskets included sweet treats, snacks, clothing, playing cards, games, word search books, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, stuffed animals, personal items, slippers, and many items to help bless the residents.

Their goal at Whiting Assembly of God is to bring blessings and happiness to the residents at the assisted care facilities. If you would like to fi nd out more about Whiting Assembly of God, join Rev. Todd Huff, Pastor on Sundays at 10 a.m., 83 Lacey Road, Whiting, or call the office at 732-350-4000, email whitingaog@gmail. com, visit whitingassemblyofgod.org. They are a Bible-believing and Christ-centered Church.

Lakehurst Historical Society Invites Visits To Museum And Hindenburg Talks

LAKEHURST – With the 86th anniversary of the Hindenburg tragedy fast approaching, the members of the Lakehurst Historical Society are inviting everyone to come visit the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum on Center Street. The museum is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The group’s motto is “museums don’t entomb the past - they keep the past alive!”

The LHS is also continuing their Hindenburg Experience talks on the third and fourth Sundays of each month from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the museum located at 300 Center Street.

The talk is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

The presenter of that program, LHS member Bill Schmidt noted, “we are also available to present this same Hindenburg Experience talk to your Woman’s Club, Men’s Club, Residence Clubs, Veterans Club, Historical Societies, Girl and Boy Scouts clubs, local schools and library

branches in Ocean County plus other organization meetings upon request.”

“We will come to you. The talk is approximately 30 to 45 minutes long. Come experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt Germany to Lakehurst in 1937. At 803.8 feet in length and 135.1 feet in diameter, the German passenger airship Hindenburg (LZ-129) was the largest aircraft ever to fly,” Schmidt said.

The commercial flights of Hindenburg, along with Graf Zeppelin, pioneered the fi rst transatlantic air service. She carried hundreds of passengers and traveled thousands of miles before it burned in a tragic fi re on May 6, 1937 at Naval Air Station Lakehurst (now part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst).

Schmidt added, “join us through your imagination on a trip through Hindenburg’s history.” For more information, call LHSM at 732-575-6904 or e-mail BillSchmidt1000@aol.com.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – Thyroid Support Group will meet on May 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Come share information, and support oth-

ers. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Call Stefanie, the facilitator, at 732-350-2904 with your questions.

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Crestwood Village III Women’s Club News

WHITING – “We are born of love; Love is our mother.”- Rumi. May, the month we honor not only our mothers, but those who have also been like a mother to us. Those who have instilled in us our values and family traditions.

May 5, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This day celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French army in 1862. Time to bring out the sombreros!

Last, and certainly not least, May 29th is Memorial Day. On this day we remember the tenacity of life. We honor Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in order to protect and preserve our liberties and freedom. We owe these courageous men and women, as well as their families, much gratitude and respect!

Being a nurse, I would also like to wish my fellow nurses out there a Happy Nurses’ Week which runs the fi rst full week in May. I retired four years ago from a career I truly loved and still have my nursing license today. It is such a part of who I am that I do not want to let it go!

The women’s club met on April 4 at 1:30 p.m. As usual, our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of God Bless America. Rose introduced one new member who joined today.

Jeanette, recording secretary, read the minutes from our last meeting. Karen, our treasurer, gave her report next. There were no changes to either. They were motioned for approval and seconded.

Rose then gave her report. Much of her beginning report was centered around the Flea Market. By the time you read this; it will have taken place. We thank all who had donated items for sale, the volunteers who helped setup and sell the day of the sale. Thank you also to those who baked, the vendors who participated and fi nally, the kitchen staff led by Pam. It was a great day!

On May 2 we will be holding our Calendar Party. This is always a fun event as we take the time to celebrate those 90 years and older! We apologize, but because this is subsidized by the Women’s club, only paid members may attend with a ticket. No tickets will be sold at the door, and guests are not allowed.

Diane, our vice president, was unable to attend, but Rose gave her report, again, primarily about the Flea Market. Donna, corresponding secretary read two thank

you notes. One was again from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry. They expressed appreciation for our donation of pasta sauce. Thank you to those who made their contribution today by donating peanut butter! At our May meeting we will be collecting the Knorr sides and packaged potatoes. Our continuing donations allow the pantry to use any monetary donations to buy other items they need. Rose had the opportunity to tour the food pantry. Our donations have been so appreciated that there is empty space on their shelf in preparation for our donations, something they truly appreciate!

The second thank you was sent from the Salvation Army, Ocean County Citadel, for our monetary donation at the end of 2022.

Pat gave her report from the Nominating Committee. She announced that all of the current board members have agreed to again serve for the Women’s Club. At the May meeting, a vote will be taken to make it official. Pat then gave her report of the receipts for the Mini Mart for the month of March. We continue to do well. We again ask for donations of items for sale, as well as volunteers to work.

Pam, sunshine lady, gave a us a chuckle or two with stories she told.

Next, we celebrated our April birthday members. Announcements from the Travel Club and Residents’ Club were made. Please see their information enclosed in this paper and join us at the dances and travel opportunities!

Under new business it was announced that a member is starting Women’s Bocce. Please signup if interested. It was also announced that we will be having our Village-wide garage sale on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Helen then drew the 50/50. The meeting was then closed.

Those who had signed up to participate in flower arranging were then directed to where to sit. We thank Tracy from the Whiting Flower Shop for giving us the instruction. It was a lot of fun to see everyone’s creativity!

We then all enjoyed refreshments. Thank you to those who signed up and baked for this meeting. We will not be needing anyone to volunteer for May as we will be enjoying birthday cake!

Hope you all have a wonderful month of May and can enjoy the nice weather!

Whiting Garden Club

WHITING – Whiting Garden Club will meet on May 3 at 10 a.m. to meet Ellen Karcher, “The Lavender Lady.” She will have a talk about lavender and bring a variety of lavender products and plants. The group meets at St. Stephen’s Episco-

pal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. All are welcome. No dues. no minutes. Call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 or Fran at 732-350-7415 for information.

MORANO TOURS

(732) 278-2059

Someone Special Dance

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School Class of 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and the Manchester Township Education Association present the Someone Special Dance on June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Manchester Township High School Cafeteria, 101 Hawks Way, Manchester.

Dear Pre-K through fifth grade students and your “Someone Special:” You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd annual “Someone Special Dance.” Bring your

“Someone Special” (mom, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandmom, grandpop, etc.) to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon!

The cost is $20 for each “couple” and $5 for each additional child or guest. The cost includes DJ, dancing and lunch. Additional refreshments, activities, photos and more will be available at the dance for a nominal fee.

To purchase tickets, visit mthssga.booktix. com.

Summer Nights Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village VI Residents Club presents Summer Nights Dance with music provided by Clint Lourdakis (DJ Poobah) on June 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Snacks, dessert, soda, water, coffee & tea provided (you can bring your own food for your table if you would like). Tickets are $12 each (2023 Paid Resident club members are $10) (please present your membership card when purchasing tickets).

If you wish to be seated together as a group, buy your tickets at the same time and list all names for seating check-in. Ticket sales are Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. at Deerfield Hall clubhouse CV6 or contact Kathy Casper at 732-500-6155.

They are requesting all guests to bring either a dry food item and/or a non-expired canned food item to the dance, which will be placed in their donation box for St. Stephen’s food pantry.

ECW Upcoming Meeting

WHITING – The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold their next meeting on June 1 at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The speaker will be Rachel Johnston from

Providence House. More details will follow. ECW will plan events for the rest of the year. Contact the President, Stefanie at 732-350-2904 if you plan to attend or have any questions.

Lakeside Gardeners Annual Flea Market

WHITING – Lakeside Gardeners will be holding the Annual Flea Market on May 20 in Lakeside Hall, Cedar Glen Lakes 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Garden club selling plants and hanging

baskets. Vendors selling old and new. Humana Medicare rep on hand for questions. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase! Homemade baked goods available for purchase! Call for information at 609-6184036.

Crestwood Village VI Indoor Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village VI Indoor Flea Market will be on April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Julie at 732-849-5363 for more information.

Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips for 2023:

May 12 - Trip to Algonquin Theater

“Hello Dolly”: Price $55. Trip includes round-trip transportation on a 29-passenger bus, show ticket and bus driver gratuity. Only folding walkers can be accepted. Sorry, due to space limitations, no wheelchairs can be accommodated on the bus. There are only 29 tickets, so don’t be disappointed. Get your tickets now. Gather at Unity Hall at 6:15 p.m. and return 12 a.m.

June 8 - Cape May Trolley Tour and Lunch: this trip has been cancelled.

August 10 - Trip to Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/NJ State Fair: Price $50. This is Senior Day at the Fair. This fair is

one of the biggest in the State of NJ. There are all kinds of animals to look at and watch, special music and events specific for seniors as well as horse show events, many crafters and vendors and every imaginable food item. There are inside displays as well as areas to sit and rest. If you are from the Sussex County area, this may be your opportunity to meet up with a friend at the fair. Trip includes round-trip transportation, admission ticket and bus driver gratuity. Trip is rain or shine so dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. September 26 - Peddler’s Village and Lunch: Price $88. Trip includes lunch at Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping and or sightseeing at Peddler’s Village for 1 ½ hours. Lunch will be served buffet style with Salad, Herb Roasted Salmon, Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Sirloin Strip Steak, Potato, Vegetable, Dessert and Coffee, Tea, and Iced Tea. Trip includes round-trip transportation, lunch and bus driver gratuity. Gather at Unity Hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

November 16 - Lunch at Shady Maple and Miracle of Christmas Show at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA: Price $175. This fabulous show will only be running for eight weeks and hasn’t been done for the past five years so seats will be filling up quickly. We have great center seats reserved for this special show. If you are interested, we are collecting a $50 deposit now to reserve your seat, another $50 payment will be due by May 15 and the balance of $75 will be due by August 15. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

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Motorcyclist Dies In Ocean County Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER

– A motorcyclist succumbed to injuries after losing control and crashing into several trees Sunday afternoon, police said.

Around 3:41 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pasadena Road near the intersection of Mount Misery Road in the Whiting section of town for a report of an accident involving a motorcycle with an unconscious driver with no pulse.

On scene, witnesses and good Samaritans had begun CPR on the motorcyclist who had sustained extensive life-threatening injuries. EMS personnel performed life saving measures before he was transported to Community Medical Center where he was ultimately pronounced deceased, police said.

Authorities later identified the motorcyclist as 28-year-old Roland Same of Lakewood. They determined that Same was traveling east on Pasadena Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control. As a result, he was ejected from the mo-

torcycle and struck multiple trees before coming to fi nal rest.

Police also determined that Same was wearing a DOT approved helmet at the time of the crash.

Assisting at the scene were members of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Manchester Emergency Medical Services, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, and Accurate Towing Service. The roadway was closed in the area of the crash during the investigation.

Although the crash is still under investigation, police believe speed and driver error are the contributing factors.

“With the warm weather upon us and the increase in motorcycle traffic on the roadways, both riders and motorists are reminded to be aware of the presence of motorcycles. Please obey all traffic laws and arrive alive,” Manchester Police said. The crash is being investigated by Patrolman Jesse Hoydis and Patrolman Jose Diaz of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

May Programs For Adults At The Library

MANCHESTER – Did you know that the Manchester Library offers free programs for adults every month? We have something for every interest! Here is a list of our programs for May.

Art Exhibit – Christina Basile: “The Pet Painter.” May 1 through May 20. In celebration of National Pet Month, Christina Basile will exhibit acrylic paintings of pets and landscapes. Her pet paintings express the kindness and love our pets give us. There will be a reception for the artist on May 6 at 2 p.m.

Manchester Shore Memory Café May 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Early-Stage Memory Cafes provide opportunities for concerned persons experiencing early cognitive decline, and for those diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s) to meet. Join a café to engage with peers in a relaxed, unstructured environment that promotes social engagement and support, through interactions with others experiencing similar changes. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey in partnership with the Ocean County Library. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is preferred. To register call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.

Sweet Spring Bouquet and Vase Craft for Adults. May 4 at 2:30 p.m. We will be creating folded paper flowers with brightly wrapped truffle centers. Participants will take their arrangement home in clay vases that we will also be making in this session. This project is moderately challenging requiring good manual dexterity with small objects. Please bring your own scissors. Please register.

Smartwatch Savvy. May 8 at 10 a.m. The famous Dick Tracy watch now exists. Smartwatches do far more than tell the time. Texting, getting a weather forecast, tracking workouts and more can now all be done right from your wrist. This presentation will give attendees a look at what a smart watch is capable of as well as information on the most common brands. Registration is required.

Greenbriar Woodlands Performers Variety Show. May 13 at 2 p.m. A musical performance of a variety of songs and various types of dances, including Irish dancing and tap. Sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Branch. Please register.

Hiding Anne Frank. May 15 at 2 p.m. Miep Gies was a secretary in Otto Frank’s office when he asked her to help him and his family hide from the Nazis. Enjoy this solo show written and performed by movie and Broadway actor, playwright, and coach, Prudence Wright Holmes, followed by a live Q & A. Please register.

Meditation with Tibetan Metal Singing Bowls. May 16 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Tibetan Singing Bowls are an

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Continued From Page 1 meeting that officers took part in a special event at the gym in remembrance. “Thirty members of the police department conducted a workout in his honor with a three-mile run” and various leg lifts, pushups and other exercises.

In other news, Chief Dolan reported this month’s Coffee with A Cop program was held at the west end of the township. Among the ordinances introduced at the session include amending the township code entitled Land Use and Development and Chapter 267, referring to mobile homes and trailers. Ordinance 23-09 amends the township code regarding the township zoning map while Ordinance 23-10 provides for the construction of a water interconnection between Lakehurst and Manchester appropriating $225,000.

Township Attorney Lauren Staiger explained in response to a resident’s question that the ordinance pertaining to mobile homes and trailers was mostly just an update of language.

It was noted that the ordinance would not increase the number of mobile homes or trailers in the community.

Marie Golda was appointed as Deputy Municipal Clerk as well as registrar’s appointment as an alternate deputy registrar. Authorized agreements included Mark

White to provide an employee assistance program for the township’s Department of Public Safety, a memorandum of understanding between Bright Harbor Healthcare and the Township and the execution of a sewer and water shared services agreement with the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority.

Council Vice President James Vaccaro asked for an update from the Council President on the township’s 10-year energy plan which encompasses various sources of renewable energy plus the township’s proactive action plan to achieve our infrastructure to serve our residents by 2035.

Presidential Gardens

Several residents brought questions and concerns to the governing body about an additional access point for Presidential Gardens as well as for evacuation routes in the cases of an emergency. The access routes were said to be named at the time of the specific disaster.

No dirt roads would normally be used for an evacuation plan, officials said. It will be done on a case-by-case basis. It was noted as an example that a hurricane scenario might have a different evacuation route than a forest fi re.

Under the portion of the meeting labeled bonds/escrows, officials voted to release a Reforestation Bond posted by Presidential Gardens at Manchester.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

Sound News

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Improved Hearing For A Healthy Mind

Did you know that better hearing might be a key to better brain health? A growing body of research ties hearing loss to cognitive-decline problems such as dementia.

So, let’s take a look at the connections and the importance of regular hearing care.

Both dementia and hearing loss are on the rise. An estimated 55 million people live with dementia, per the World Health Organization, which predicts the rate will reach 139 million in 2025. Hearing loss, estimated at over 1.5 billion youth and adults worldwide, could climb to over 2.5 billion people by 2050.

Older adults with more severe forms of hearing loss have a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-led study released this year. Researchers uncovered a 61% greater prevalence of dementia compared to those with normal hearing.

The study adds to ever-increasing reports on links between hearing loss and significant dementia risk. It stands apart from some other investigations by having relied not only on in-clinic data but also home-based information — including testing and interviews — comprising a more nationally representative population

across a 65-plus age group.

Like a rising number of studies, the fi ndings also showed potential benefits of better hearing in curbing the dementia threat. According to the investigators, hearing aid use was associated with a 32% lower prevalence of dementia among those with moderate or severe hearing loss.

It’s not quite conclusive that hearing aids prevent or reverse dementia — future research will continue to probe the issue. But it looks promising. In an online report, the investigation’s lead author stated, “This study refines what we’ve observed about the link between hearing loss and dementia and builds support for public health action to improve hearing care access.”

What can you do? Staying sharp and engaged is easier than you think and starts with regular hearing screenings. Whether your hearing seems to be changing or it’s simply been a while since your last checkup, contact our caring team for an evaluation today!

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always here to answer your important hearing care questions. Please contact us today at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

Health, Wellness And More Fair

WHITING – On May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubhouse 6 Congasia Road Whiting, off route 530 the Women’s Club of Deerfield Hall is again having a fair. Event is open to everyone.

Kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch, door prizes and 50/50. Deborah will be doing testing, vendors include Help Alert, Clover Health, Pines Village, Crestwood Manor, Corbin Elec info on Generac, Manchester Memorial F.H., Beacon of Life, Ocean First Bank, Alcoeur Gardens, Visiting Physicians,

Bath Fitter, Crossroads, Hackensack Meridian information on Angio Screen, Veterans Care Services, NJ Unclaimed funds see if you have money due you, Meals on Wheels, Fulfill info on Snap program, Whitesbog, Lavender Lady with a variety of her gifts and products great for Mother’s Day, Marty’s Place a Senior Dog Sanctuary, Cap-tel phone for hard of hearing, Surrogate Judge Moran will answer questions about wills, and more.

Join and gather some useful information. Questions call Rosie at 732-881-1044.

Angelic Health Offers Grief Support

OCEAN COUNTY – Whether it has been months or years since your loss, this group can provide a supportive environment to learn about and explore your grief process, connect with others, and try new strategies. These programs in Ocean County are free and open to the public, and facilitated by Angelic Health Bereavement Coordinator Noreen Kinnevy. Questions or to register

call 267-663-3757 or email nkinnevy@ angelichospice.net

Second Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Spring Oak Assisted Living of Forked River, 601 US Route 9 Lanoka Harbor.

First Thursdays at 3 p.m. - The Residence at Stafford 1275 Route 72, Manahawkin.

Third Tuesdays at 2 p.m. – Crestwood Manor 50 Lacey Road, Whiting.

Popular Prescriptions: A Countdown Of The Top 10 Medications

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Medication usage in America plays a vital role in managing and treating various health conditions, ranging from chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes to acute conditions like infections and pain.

The United States is one of the largest consumers of prescription medications worldwide! As the demand grows, it’s important to understand the most commonly prescribed medications because it sheds light on what diseases are prominent. Right now, allow me to unveil a countdown of the top 10 medications prescribed in America!

#10. Hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ (Microzide®) - used to treat hypertension and edema. When to take: Morning so you can avoid excessive urination at night. Common dosages: 12.5, 25, or 50 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Dizziness, electrolyte imbalances (e.g., low potassium), and increased sensitivity to sunlight

#9. Albuterol (ProAir®, Ventolin®) - used to treat asthma. When to take: As needed for symptoms, up to every 4-6 hours. Common dosages: 1-2 puffs of an inhaler. Top 3 reported side effects: Tremors, nervousness, and increased heart rate.

#8. Losartan (Cozaar®) - used to treat hypertension. When to take: Anytime, just be consistent. Common dosages: 25, 50, or 100 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Dizziness, cold/flu symptoms, and back pain.

#7. Simvastatin (Zocor®) - used to lower cholesterol. When to take: Evening. Common dosages: 5, 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Headache, muscle pain, and GI issues.

#6. Omeprazole (Prilosec®) - used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When to take: Morning, before a meal. Com-

mon dosages: 10, 20, or 40 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

#5. Amlodipine (Norvasc®) - used to treat hypertension and angina. When to take: Anytime, just be consistent. Common dosages: 2.5, 5, or 10 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Swelling in the ankles or feet, dizziness, and flushing.

#4. Metformin (Glucophage®) - used to treat type 2 diabetes. When to take: With meals to minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Common dosages: 500 to 2000 mg daily, divided into 2-3 doses. Top 3 reported side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, metallic taste, and headache.

#3. Lisinopril (Prinivil®, Zestril®) - used to treat hypertension and heart failure. When to take: Anytime, just be consistent. Common dosages: 5, 10, 20, or 40 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Dizziness, headache, and dry cough.

#2. Levothyroxine (Synthroid®) - used to treat hypothyroidism. When to take: Morning, on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast. Common dosages: Varies but typically between 25 and 200 mcg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Increased heart rate, weight loss, and heat intolerance.

#1. Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) - used to lower cholesterol. When to take: Evening. Common dosages: 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg daily. Top 3 reported side effects: Headache, muscle pain, and GI issues.

As you can see, the top 10 medications are quite revealing. Also, I wonder if some of these have greater awareness due to being sold over-the-counter (omeprazole), or because they had television commercials airing for years. Either way, there you have it, the top 10 drugs in America.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Care

Board Certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography

Asu Rustenli, M.D. FACC

Board Certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, Vascular Medicine & Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Invasive & Non-Invasive

Echocardiography (including Transesophageal) Cardiac

• Cardiac Nuclear Stress Testing Holter Monitoring Hours by Appointment

• Total shoulder arthroplasty (Anatomic and Reverse)

• ACL/PCL reconstruction

• Complex knee ligamentous reconstruction

• Knee cartilage preservation surgery (OATs/MACI/HTO Meniscal Transplant)

• Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Shoulder instability (Arthroscopic and open)

• Hip Arthroscopy

• Ankle Arthroscopy

• Robotic total knee arthroplasty MD

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ancient form of sound healing. Learn about the health benefits and the history of Tibetan singing bowls. Chairs will be provided. Presented by Shelly Botwinick, MA in Holistic Health, energy medicine practitioner, specializing in sound healing and adjunct professor at Mercer County Community College. Sponsored by the

Friends of the Manchester Branch. Please register.

Neighborhood Nukes – The Nike Missile Program and New Jersey’s Cold War Legacy. May 17 at 2 p.m. Richard Lewis has been a fi ne art landscape photographer since the 1970s. After learning that the New Jersey Nike Missile site in Lumberton was going to be demolished, Lewis felt the need to document this important piece of history before it was lost forever. Learn the

history of the U.S. Army’s Nike Missile Program, including what it was like to serve on one of these batteries through excerpts from Lewis’ interviews, research of Veterans who served in the Program, and photographs of other surviving abandoned Nike bases. Sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Branch. Please register.

An Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony. May 18 at 2 p.m. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander

Heritage Month, join us for a presentation covering evolution of the Japanese tea ceremony over the last 450 years. At the conclusion of the presentation, four members of the audience will be invited to sit as guests for an actual ceremony. The audience will be served sample cups of tea as well as a traditional confection. Please register.

Calming Coloring, Focus on Mental Health. May 19 at 2 p.m. Coloring is recognized by mental health professionals as a great method of stress relief for adults. Spend a relaxing afternoon creating art, listening to soothing music and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Coloring sheets and simple crafts are provided along with crayons, markers, and pens. Alternatively, you can bring your own coloring projects and coloring tools. For even more de-stressing, we offer aromatherapy and therapy animals. Please register.

Library Tech Talk. May 22 at 2 p.m. We will answer questions about any of the apps that you are using to download library materials including the Libby and Hoopla apps. We will also answer any questions about wireless printing at our library. Please register.

Ask a Master Gardener. May 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.

Where indicated, advance registration is required for programs. To sign up or obtain more information, call 732-657-7600 or go online to the library’s Calendar of Events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Registration for the Manchester Shore Memory Café goes through the sponsoring organization instead of through the library. See above description.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Berkeley Lady Seniors Trips

BERKELEY – Berkeley Lady seniors are going to Woodloch Resort in the Poconos May 15 for their spring getaway. They have the best food and entertainment and lodging on the lake. The price is double $836 each, single $985 or a triple for $688. They leave from Pine Beach. A $l00 deposit will hold your room.

On October 14, they are sailing to Bermuda from Bayonne on Royal Carribean’s Liberty of the Sea. They have a wonderful group of people that they travel with and hope you’d like to join. A balcony cabin is $1,670; an Oceanview is $1,508; and inside cabin is only $1,250. For two. A deposit for the cruise is $500. For more information or flyers, call Marge at 239 272-6857. This summer, they will be going to Surfl ight Theater and Hunterdon Hills Playhouse.

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When Is An Equal Distribution In A Will Fair?

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Many times when I am drafting a Last Will and Testament for parents, they will tell me that they want to be fair and are leaving all of their assets equally among their children. Many people believe that this is the “fair” way to handle their assets. But is it always “fair”?

Several years ago, I had an instance where a mother (the surviving parent) met with me and told me that she wanted to leave all of her assets in equal shares to her two sons. Seems “fair” right? Maybe... After she passed away, the older of the two sons (the Executor of the Will) met with me and told the following to me: When the older son graduated high school, he joined the military, then went and learned to be an electrician, eventually owning his own electrical contracting business. He never sought a penny from his parents after he graduated high school. The younger son went to college, got a degree in ancient Mayan Art, could not fi nd a job and then went back for a Masters Degree in ancient Mayan Art, all at his parent’s expense. He never found a steady job and lived at home with his parents who continue to pay for all of his expenses, bought him cars, and never charged him room and board for over 30 years. Basically, his parents depleted their estates supporting a son who never went out on his own. The Executor then asked me if I thought an equal distribution of the remaining assets in the estate between him and his younger brother was “fair”. My response was what I thought was not

relevant; it was what his mother thought and obviously she thought the equal distribution was “fair”.

In another instance, a father wanted to leave his estate solely to his son who did not have a well-paying job and exclude his daughter who ran her own business and made more money in a year than the father made in his entire life. Was that “fair”? Dad seem to think so…at that time. Several years later he came back and changed his Will because his daughter’s business had failed and now she could not find a new job. Was that “fair”?

These scenarios have played out numerous times in my will drafting career. Sometimes a parent will give money to one child during their life and not to the other children. Sometimes a child will give a higher level of care to the parent than the other children. Maybe one child, for reasons beyond their control, may have greater needs than the other children. As you can see, “equal” is not always “fair”. What is important is that when you are making out a Will, you consider whether an equal distribution is “fair” under the circumstances in your life.

Please contact R.C. Shea & Associates, Attorneys at Law, for all your legal needs. 732-505-1212.

Marc S. Galella Esq.

Estate Sale

Estate sale April 29 10-3 at 2 Lilac Springs Court, Lakewood in Four Seasons. Beautiful furniture, clothing, decor, curtains, kitchenware, etc. Accepting cash only. (20)

Items For Sale

All 4 appliances - Range, refridgerator, washing machine, dryer; all in working order. $300 for all. 732-569-3174. (21)

Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEW -

ELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (21)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks

Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (22)

Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM

Records. - R&B, doo wop, soul, early rock & roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call between 8AM and 8PM 909-938-4623. (20)

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Don't pawn your coins - Call me first. I pay more. Old coins, currency. Will cash in your change. Chris 848-210-7372. (23)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Cash Paid! - For LP Records, reel to reels, 45/33. Travel to you or meet. We pick-up the phone, Eddie 732-829-5908. (20)

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Help Wanted

Weekend Receptionist - Magnolia Gardens Family owned and operated Assisted living community looking to fill weekend receptionist position. All positions start at $15.00 an hour. For more information call 732-557-6500 or come to our home and fill out an application at 1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River 08755. (22)

LBI NJ Sober live-in companion - 5 week days. Compensation 1750., R&B near ocean. Drive to therapy, check meds & no access to substances. References. swpubrel@gmail.com. (21)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

Seeking Responsible Individual With Good Phone Skills - Experience In Hvac & Permits A Plus. Filing/Answering Phones/Scheduling/Permits/Ordering Parts/ Customer Service. Great Work Environment. $15/Hour 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Paid Holidays. Call Care Temp Heating & AC at 732-349-1448 Or Fax Resume To 732-349-6448. (t/n)

OCVTS Part Time Administrative Assistant - Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. $14.13 p/hour. Send resume to: mgritschke@mail.ocvts.org. (t/n)

Certified Aides - Full time, Per Diem, Weekends, Magnolia Gardens Family owned and operated Assisted living community looking to fill nursing, and medical aide positions. All positions start at $15.00 an hour. For more information call 732-557-6500 or come to our home and fill out an application at 1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River 08755. (22)

Full/Part Time Dietary Aid - Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Family owned and operated Assisted living community looking to fill positions for Full time and part time, Dietary aids. All positions start at $15.00 an hour. For more information call 732557-6500 or come to our home and fill out an application at 1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River 08755. (22)

Home Health Care Aide - Needed for sweet elderly woman. Light transfer a must. Dressing. Simple meal prep. Holiday City. 609-349-0937. (21)

Industrial Designer (Job #: ID0307)

- Sought by Jool Products LLC d.b.a. Jool Baby in Lakewood, NJ: Rsrch mkt to discover consumer needs & trends. Generate ideas for parenting products & baby gear items; sketch new dsgns; create products CAD models, renderings, & iterations, & visualize different dsgns until products are dvlpd to ready for production. Utilize 3D printing & prototyping methods to test dsgns. Work w/ other specialists, such as mechanical engineers, safety consultants, & graphic dsgnrs to evaluate dsgn concepts & achieve projects. Communicate w/ mftrs & keep projects on track. Understand mfg processes & materials to examine production costs. Reqs: Bachelor's in Industrial Design or rel fld; Knwl of using CAD building, Rendering, & Graphic s/ware such as Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop, & Illustrator. Apply, mail CV w/ Job# to Joshua Ma, PO Box 1273, Lakewood, NJ 08701. (20)

Housing Office - Looking for an Administrative Assistant to work up to 30 hours a week. No Benefits offered. Must be proficient in Word and have excellent computer knowledge. Position requires answering phones, scheduling and typing. Must be detail oriented, organized and can work independently. Provide a resume with 2 references. FAX to 732-269-7709 or email to arlene@ berkeleytwphousing.org. (21)

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Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer.

I can trouble shoot your slow computer!

I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

A+ CLEANING SERVICEHomes, Offices, AIR BnB, Summer Rentals, Expert in Senior Villages. Reliable, references. Free Estimates. Call Barbara 732-948-4730. (20)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605. (t/n)

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6 Fight stopper

10 Beginning on 14 Vonnegut literary device

15 Old-fashioned leaves?

16 Polynesian beverage

17 Comic-Con attendees

18 Happy 20 Self-declared republic in Ukraine

22 Breakfast on the go, perhaps

23 No real friend

24 Shop __ you drop

26 Lacked alternatives

27 Blue Jays, in crawls

29 Omega, to an electrician

32 Bass appendage

33 Residential cliche

37 How a close race may go

38 It gets last licks

39 “__ dreaming?”

40 Ad trailer?

41 Rival sch. of Duke

42 What closers often open, with “the”

45 Cool

47 Some fancy sheepskin boots

51 Make an impression on?

54 It helps a mouse communicate

56 Candy in a roll

58 Difficult high school sci. course

59 Subj. for Janet Yellen

60 Pixar clownfish

61 Latin lover’s declaration

62 Pointed missile

63 Fangorn Forest creatures

64 Barely avoided tying

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2 Two-wafer snacks

3 Mezzo Marilyn

4 Sneaky currents

5 Computer game title island

6 Base shade?

7 Afflict

8 It acquired SeatMe in 2013

9 Bone on a menu

10 Husky relative

11 Piece of silver

12 Extended work period

13 Bit of deceit

19 Letters on a dashboard

21 Period of time

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28 Official hotel of the PGA Tour

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35 __ bed

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37 Caribbean island country

38 Like some office walls

43 16th-century council setting

44 Attacks, with “at”

46 Mark replacements

48 Evacuee’s emergency kit

49 Tide target

50 Got off one’s rocker?

52 Windmill part

53 Tied up

55 Lessen in intensity

57 Home delivery asst., perhaps

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Memorial Day is rapidly approaching and soon our Jersey Shore beaches will be fi lled to the brim with locals and tourists soaking up the sun, sand and surf. Call this photo the “calm before the storm.” Local resident Evelyn DiGeronimo took this magnificent photo with the dunes in the foreground. Makes you want to grab a lounge chair, hm? If you would like to share your pictures with our readers, email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

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OHI Achieves

Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition For All 7 Sites

NEW JERSEY – OHI is extremely proud to announce that all of our sites have once again been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model is an approach to delivering high-quality, cost-effective primary care. Using a patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and team-based approach, the PCMH model coordinates patient care across the health system. The PCMH model has been associated with effective chronic disease management, increased patient and provider satisfaction, cost savings, improved quality of care, and increased preventive care.”

At OHI, we put this model into practice by assessing the needs of a patient on a holistic basis, not simply by the ailment that they walk through our doors with. By encouraging collaboration between our departments and championing general wellness in addition to specific points of care, OHI patients can expect to receive services that benefit both their long-term health and their confidence in the healthcare system. We have assembled a team

of highly skilled and compassionate professionals from physicians and physician assistants to pharmacists, nutritionists, dentists, midwives, social workers, care coordinators, and many others that engage with all aspects of a patient’s health. Working together, we can address the myriad healthcare concerns of a given patient with respect to their unique needs, culture, values, and preferences. In this respect, we like to call ourselves a ‘one-stop shop’ for any and all health concerns. In addition, OHI collaborates with the broader health care system, including hospitals and specialty care centers, to ensure communication between patients and their various care providers.

OHI is committed to providing the highest quality care to all, regardless of who they are, where they come from, or their ability to pay. We aim to make our services accessible to as many people as we can by limiting the barriers that prevent our patients from receiving the care they need. The PCMH model has been proven to yield better health outcomes over time. In adopting this model and being officially recognized as a PCMH, OHI is proud to demonstrate its commitment to forging a healthy and happy community for all.

Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

TRENTON – In recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is organizing an Adopt a Shelter Pet Day initiative in New Jersey and encouraging licensed animal shelters and pounds across the state to participate by holding events to help pets in their care find their new home. All participating shelters will waive adoption fees during these events.

“New Jersey Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is a great reminder to residents that many loving animals of all ages are available at their local shelters and pounds and in need of a good home,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “There are many health benefits of pet ownership, including regular exercise, and pets also provide companionship.”

NJDOH’s goal in organizing an Adopt a Shelter Pet Day initiative in our state aims to help reduce capacity at many of these facilities and to help find forever families for more animals. Some New Jersey shelters and pounds are currently at or above capacity, which limits the space available for other animals in need and increases the burden of care on the animal facilities.

“Animal shelters in New Jersey provide important public health services to the animals and people of New Jersey every day by car-

ing for stray and surrendered animals.” said Darby McDermott, DVM, MPH, the NJ State Public Health Veterinarian, NJDOH. “There are many dogs and cats of all sizes and ages in New Jersey shelters to meet the unique needs of families. Contact your local animal shelter to find the perfect fit for your family, or to explore foster and volunteer opportunities that may be available at the shelter.”

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day helps to raise awareness of the millions of pets in shelters nationwide. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 6.3 million animals enter shelters each year – 3.1 million dogs and 3.2 million cats. Of these, approximately 4.1 million animals are adopted annually.

Studies have shown that the bond between people and pets is linked to several health benefits, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), such as improved heart health, decreased stress, loneliness and anxiety, as well as increased opportunities for exercise and being outdoors. A list of participating New Jersey shelters can be at the Health Department’s website. Events are taking place April 28 to 30. Individuals should check with local shelters and pounds in their area for other adoption options.

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Snakes,

Lizards, Turtles, Tortoises & Crocodiles – Oh, My!

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

What is a reptile? Cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates (animals having a backbone/ spinal column). The environmental temperature influences their metabolism. While mammals and birds can maintain their body temperature, reptiles rely upon the environment. This reference is known as ectothermic. To cool off or warm up, these creatures need to find shaded areas, for instance, or sunny, warm areas. Unlike birds and mammals, including humans, with feathers for insulation, possessing sweat glands, or the ability to pant, all are contributing to the regulation of body temperature. The term for this is endothermic.

Some differences between reptiles and other animals – possessing tough, hard scales as another layer of their skin, aids in the prevention of water loss. At the same time this protects them from predators and heat generated from the sun. Snakes and lizards get their sense of smell by using their tongue. The most dangerous reptiles are venomous snakes – and are responsible for the most reptile-related deaths in the world. The existence of reptiles goes as far back as approximately 350 million years. Tortoises are the longest

living species in the world, with the oldest land animal alive today, an Aldabra tortoise, Jonathan, who is 189 years of age. Chameleons will change color for a variety of reasons, for example, stress, camouflage, and communication. Their usual color is green or brown, but their color can change quickly to patterns of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, and blue. There is little known about how they can change color, but this trait can be the reason for their success in evading predators while their color blends with the environment, making them difficult to spot. As reptiles grow, they will shed their scales. During that process, a temporary loss of appetite, sluggishness, or shyness, might occur. Reptiles eat different foods, some are pure carnivores, as is true of snakes and crocodilians. Whereas turtles and tortoises are omnivores and herbivores. Lizards prefer insects and vegetation.

I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife, are punishable by law.

Hanging Flowering Plant Baskets Sale

WHITING – Join on May 13 at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Just in time to get your Mother’s Day flowers. Beautiful 15 inch hanging baskets. Geraniums and New Guinea Impatiens. Lots

of colors choose from; including red, orange, pink, and magenta. Sale starts promptly at 9 a.m. See you at the Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Road Whiting.

Ocean Medical Group Takes Care Of You

By Bob Vosseller Ocean Medical Group owner, Dr. Karambir Dalal

and his staff make it a point to provide their patients with thorough, complete care.

Thanks to Ocean Medical Group’s hybrid model, patients receive the benefits of combined primary care and urgent care to give you one familiar facility and staff to assist with your medical needs.

This convenience, coupled with Dr. Dalal’s decisiveness and flexibility has tremendously benefitted his patients. OMG is a topnotch facility with staffing that, as well as Dr Dalal, includes Nurses, Practitioners, Olivia Sisco and Bridgette Gauslin.

Dr. Dalal has an interesting past. He grew up in in India and intended to join the Indian Army after graduating after graduating medical school there in 1991, however, love and fate had other plans. “I was all set to go into the Indian Army as a doctor and had already taken my boards and physical but then I met my wife; we ended up getting married and that changed my path,” he said.

She had spent most of her life in America and he had decided to join her. After he moved to America, Dr.

Dalal passed the US Medical Licensing examination boards and completed his residence, as chief resident at UMDNJ from 1994-1997. In 2004 he moved to Toms River /Whiting area, where he purchased Ocean Medical Group and supervised the practice’s transition to the hybrid facility that it is today.

Dr. Dalal has extensive clinical experience that ranges from the emergency room care at University Hospital to serving as voluntary Chairman for the Department of Medicine. He did this for seven years at Community Medical Center where he currently serves as Treasurer of Medical Staff.

On top of scheduling regular primary care appointments, the office is open seven days a week and is equipped with urgent care capabilities. Ocean Medical Group is able to take care of any minor emergencies including cuts, sprains and minor surgery. In addition, they provide memory testing, EKG, echocardiogram, bone density screening and of course routine physicals and in-office laboratory testing.

If anything were to happen, unexpectedly, the patients have access to this type of care as op -

posed to the possibility of vastly over-spending on a visit to the Emergency Room. Dr. Dalal, unlike most private physicians, still makes rounds at Community Medical Center and if for any reason his patients become hospitalized, he is available there to follow through with their care. Should a patient be referred to any out-of-office care, Dr. Dalal advises, “we follow the patient wherever the patient goes.”

Versatility and quality of

care are two important factors that have always resonated with Dr. Dalal. He makes it a point to build solid doctor-patient relationships while also promoting the patient’s health first and foremost. “When I’m in the room with a patient, I do not control the time; the patient controls the time. I never say, “your time is over, next,” he joked. He often even finds himself and his patients discussing social issues and other topics not rigidly

connected to medicine as he feels this helps build rapport and trust with them. One example Dr. Dalal recalled representing patient trust in OMG concerned a cancer survivor who was also the primary caretaker for his wife who suffered from dementia. This patient came in one day very weak and dehydrated. The office administered IV fluids, performed blood work and he left feeling much better. Lab results that were reviewed the following day showed

this patient was heading into kidney failure so the office brought him in for more IV fluids and to run an EKG to check his heart. This particular patient made four separate trips to the office in one week, however he ended up back at his baseline with his kidneys returned to normal.

Without Ocean Medical Group, the patient would have to have been admitted to a hospital for at least one week, resulting in a cost of thousands of dollars. More importantly, he would have been unable to care for his wife throughout his treatment. This availability of treatment allowed this patient to maintain his daily routine even while recovering from a serious ailment.

It is easy to schedule an appointment with Ocean Medical Group. You can call 732-849-1075, or just stop by if you feel it can’t wait. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Ocean Medical Group is open seven days a week, Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The practice is located at 401 Lacey Road, Suite B in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.

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Dr. Karambir Dalal at left, examines patient Roman Dionisio in one of Ocean Medical Group’s examination rooms.

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Photo By Bob Vosseller

Ocean Medical Group owner, Dr. Karambir Dalal, joins staff members in the waiting room of their office at 401 Lacey Road, Suite B in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of apr 29 - may 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you have extra energy and enthusiasm, you can afford to perform a few honorable deeds. At the same time, you can watch over your own assets and resources and make some sound financial decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Enjoy lighthearted fun and quality time with friends and loved ones as often as you can. Although relationships may have some difficulties, true loyalty and affection will ride it out with a smile.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look more closely before you make a decision. The most essential underlying issue can be obscured so you may need a magnifying glass to see things more clearly. You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a fun time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : You may be more successful than usual with your moneymaking ventures because you can find ways to take advantage of every discount or bonus. Do not forget to set some dollars aside for long-term savings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Apply creative techniques and use a splash of imagination while you can. Later this week, you could become stuck in a rut and not be able to add the dramatic flourishes that can make your work and productivity stand out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The more you give, the more you can receive, and you could be satisfied even if it is not an even trade. Wait until late in the week to buy something to enhance your appearance or help you stand out another way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Romance may take a back seat to your dreams of making money or pursuing career ambitions. However, you can combine business and pleasure by going out to lunch or working on projects with friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : Someone might urge you to investigate areas outside your area of expertise. Go ahead and assess the waters in the company of congenial friends. You will never know what is possible until you go ahead and try it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) : Enjoy treating your close family to something nice or your coworkers to small kindnesses. You can be a success at financial trades if you do plenty of due diligence and harness the most powerful timing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Perseverance is your secret weapon. All your dreams can come true because you are willing to work hard to make them a reality. Note powerful ideas that pop into your head, or dreams that interrupt your sleep.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can get by with a little help from your friends. Make the best of things by spending time with like-minded people. Get back in touch with close family friends who have moved on or moved far away. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This might be a good time to apply yourself to your job and set healthy boundaries in your personal life. Your imaginative and creative ideas can be helpful in any ongoing project or sales presentation.

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