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Forge Pond Attracted Golfers Residents Save Throughout Pandemic More With New Flood Insurance Rating

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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Forge Pond Golf Course has been successful throughout the pandemic.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - 300 pastoral acres make up the Forge Pond Golf Course, located in a pristine setting of rolling grassy hills and woods, in an unexpected area of town off Chambers Bridge

Road.

Construction on the cou nt y golf cou r se began in 1988 and it opened in 1990. The golf cou r se it self utilizes about 50-60 acres of the space and is buffered by wetlands and forest.

The Forge Pond Golf

Course is an executive course, meaning that it is a little smaller than a regulation course, but it still has the full 18 holes, explained golf super intendent Scott Binkley.

Binkley also manages the only other county golf course, Atlantis,

in Little Egg Harbor, which is a regulation course. “ E xe c u t i v e i s a shor ter cou rse, not necessar ily an easier course,” he said from his office in the maintenance building recently. “Everybody (Golf - See Page 4)

Coach Nastase Leaves Legacy Of Basketball Success

By Chris Christopher Bob Nastase was several things.

Educator. Fam ily man. Old school. A fiery coach who stopped at nothing to push his teams to championships. A tyrant. Merciless. A perfectionist.

Nastase was the head

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boys basketball coach at Toms River High School, later known as Toms River South, dur ing the 1964 - 65 season.

Intrigued by the Biddy Basketball League in the township, Nastase left Toms River and built his legend at Lakewood beginning

du r ing the 1965- 66 campaign. He coached the Piners to Holiday Jubilee, Shore Conference divisional, Shore Conference Tour nament, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association sectional and state Group titles. His 1966-67 and 1974 -75 teams cap-

tured NJSIAA Group III state championships. He guided the To m s R ive r No r t h Mariners to crowns during the 1990s.

Nastase died of natural causes at the age of 86 on March 13, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C.

A member of Nast ase’s f i rst team at Lakewood was Ron Engel. The Piners received an early dose of Camp Nastase on the day after Thanksgiving.

“We had double sessions that lasted from 9 a.m. until about 4 p.m.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – With the town receiving an improved rating, Brick residents who have f lood insurance coverage will now save more on premiums this year.

On March 24, Mayor John G. Ducey announced that the township was improved to a Class 5 community in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System thanks to the town’s efforts for f loodplain management.

As a result, this gives residents a 25% discount compared to the previous 20%.

“Get ti ng Br ick Tow nship into the Community Rating System was an enormous accomplishment. We have many homeowners in Brick Township who have to pay f lood insurance and our staff worked hard to make sure we met the requirements of the program,” Ducey said. “They did not stop working to find ways to improve our rating and help those homeowners save even more money on their f lood insurance.”

In 2016, Brick Township first enrolled into the Program as a CRS Class 6 community. The improvement to a Class 5 community increases the discount that residents who pay f lood insurance premiums will ultimately receive to 25%.

The National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System was launched in 1990 as a voluntary program for recognizing and encouraging community f loodplain management activities.

If a town does certain work to reduce f lood damage to insurable properties, strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), everyone in the town benefits with better rates. In addition, the system encourages a comprehensive approach to f loodplain management.

After accomplishing a Class 6 CRS, the Township Floodplain Management Planning Committee has collaborated with the Divisions of Land Use Planning and Engineering Division to improve the Township’s processes and procedures to (Rating - See Page 4)

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United Way Holds Golf Outing Fundraiser

WALL TOWNSHIP – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ (UWMOC) 2022 Annual Tee-Off presented

by Hackensack Meridian Health will be held May 9 at Hollywood Golf Club in Deal, NJ. Registration opens at 10:30am with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

Golfers will have the opportunity to hit a hole-in-one on three holes on the course to win two new cars courtesy of Gold Coast Cadillac and Sea Breeze Ford, and a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of Brian and Mary Massey.

The fundraiser will benefit UWMOC’s mission to bridge the gaps to education, financial stability and health for every person in our community.

“I am proud to be a part of this event to benefit an organization that does such important work,” said Luke Bollerman of Bollerman Companies, Chair of the Annual Tee-Off Committee. “United Way is always looking to expand the reach of our programs, and funds raised will further our efforts to move our initiatives throughout Monmouth and Ocean coun-

ties forward. Our community needs our help now more than ever.”

United Way invites local companies to showcase their business with a sponsorship for the historically sold-out golf outing. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and start at $350. Sponsors and golfers are encouraged to register early in order to guarantee their spot in one of the premier golf outings in our region.

Hollywood Golf Club is a Platinum Club of America, ranked 7th in New Jersey and 83rd in the country.

In addition to becoming a sponsor, companies and individuals can support the 2022 Annual Tee-Off by donating silent auction items or purchasing raff le tickets for the chance to win a 7-night stay in Ship Bottom, LBI from August 13 to 20; a 2-night oceanfront deluxe stay at the Wave Resort at Pier Village in Long Branch; or a $500 Lowe’s gift card.

Raff le tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.

For more information about supporting the 2022 Annual Tee-Off, visit uwmoc. org/annual-tee-off.

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Continued From Page 1 thinks it’s going to be easier, but it’s just as hard as a regulation course, it’s just shorter.”

The size of the Brick course was limited by wetlands and surrounding properties, which include the former Foodtown site, the ice skating rink and township library on Chambers Bridge Road, and Forge Pond.

“The course fits on this property perfectly,” said Binkley, who has been there since it opened. The course is Par 60, which is the total number of strokes an expert or “scratch” golfer is expected to require to complete the course. A regulation course is par 70 or 71, he added.

The executive course is under 4,000 yards while a regulation course is over 6,000 yards, the distance which is calculated by adding up the distance between all 18 holes, Binkley explained.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a boon to golfing as more people wanted to be outdoors, Binkley said. People played some 31,000 rounds of golf (representing some 18,000-22,000 people, he estimated) at the course in 2021, up 50 percent from 2018.

“COVID actually helped us, attendance-wise, and with the exception of us being closed for a few months in 2020, our numbers are crazy,” he said. “Everybody wants to be outside.”

When the course reopened, state rules

were in place. Golfers had to wear masks.

Normally, four people go out every ten minutes, but in order to maintain social distancing, tee times were spaced out to two people every 20 minutes, then two people every 10 minutes until the normal routine was reestablished.

“That took about six to eight weeks,” Binkley recalled. “And when we were doing that, we were disinfecting the golf carts every single time they came in, disinfecting the bathrooms, everyone had to maintain six feet and everybody had to wear their mask when they were around the pro shop.”

Even with the pandemic rules in place, rounds were up from 25,000 in 2019 to 27,000 in 2020, the COVID year, he said.

Presently, improvements to the course include bunker - or sand trap - renovations, a big project that includes reshaping the existing bunkers, taking out all the sand and adding new drainage for each bunker, which will improve aesthetics and allow the course to remain open during flooding conditions.

During the renovation, the number of bunkers will be reduced from 33 to 28, Binkley said.

Forge Pond Golf Course has three interconnecting, man-made irrigation ponds which are fed by three wells. Many of the areas, such as the hard impervious surfaces, drain back into the holding ponds, so the water is partly recycled, he said.

Pruning and cutting down trees is a constant challenge, as is maintaining

and irrigating the various grasses used on the course. The staff performs daily moisture meter readings because the grass can’t be watered too much or too little, Binkley said.

The golf course employs 10 full-time workers and about 20 seasonal workers.

It is open year-round. In 2021 the course was closed for 29 days due to the weather, he said.

Binkley said that there is a wide variety of programs to choose from at the Forge Pond Golf Course, from unlimited play packages, unlimited cart pass, special rates for residents, special rates for seniors, juniors and veterans; golf leagues

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Continued From Page 1 improve to a Class Rating 5.

By implementing new programs, completing new studies such as Flood Warning and Response Plan, increasing open space preservation in the f loodplain and documenting compliance with Floodplain regulations, the town was about to reach this improvement.

and clinics, introduction to golf, iron play, woods, short game and much more.

Rates are discounted for Ocean County residents who can get a resident ID card by showing a driver’s license and tax bill.

“Our goal is to always provide a quality product at a reasonable price for the taxpayer, without being a burden on the taxpayer - let the golf course be self-sufficient - that has always been our goal, Binkley said. “We’ve exceeded that - we will have an increase this year, too. I can tell from the interest so far, at both courses.”

For more information, or to reserve a tee time, visit oceancountyparks.org/ frmgolfhome.

A major accomplishment was reducing the number of non-compliant repetitive loss properties from 102 to 68.

“The improvement in our rating is a reflection on the dedication and knowledge of our staff, particularly our Land Use and Engineering Staff,” Ducey said. “I commend them for their efforts and I am confident they will continue to work to earn more credits and hopefully improve our rating even further.”

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Continued From Page 1 said Engel, who was to own Engel Fuel in Lakewood with his brother, Marty. “There were physical, film and skull sessions.”

The hard work paid off. The Piners won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III and Shore Conference Class B South championships.

Engel said he enjoyed playing for Nastase, who coached Lakewood through the 197778 season, often barking instructions in language as blue as the Piners’ uniforms during games and practices.

“He treated everyone the same,” he said.

“You knew he would be there for you. It made no difference whether you started or were the 10th or 12th man. He treated everyone the same. Playing for coach Nastase was truly a wonderful experience. In one year, I learned more basketball than I did in my entire career before that. He was big on fundamentals. We did them over and over. That’s how you win games.

Before every game, each of us had to shoot 50 free throws.”

Engel said Nastase taught his players more than basketball.

“He instilled an attitude in us to never give up,” Engel said. “He said, ‘You always have a shot.’ After practice, he talked about life. He set a tone with everyone. He said, ‘In life, there will be ups and downs. If you lose, it’s not the end of the world.’ He felt if you had a setback in life you could still rebound from it.”

Nastase was a stickler for conditioning.

The Brick Times, April 9, 2022, Page 5 His teams were rarely outworked. He punished his Piners with sprints and distance runs during practices.

“I’m going to burn those lungs of yours,” he often barked at practices. “You guys are too good to loaf. I’m not gonna let ya loaf.”

Nastase often said, “No team of mine ever lost because it was out of shape.”

Players looked forward to the games as they were often easier than the practices.

Unhappy that one of his Piners could not remember how to execute an offensive play, Nastase unleashed an expletive-filled tirade, smashing his clipboard near the feet of a scribe. Nastase often coached in a blue suit. Fans took good natured bets on how long it would take for Nastase to rip off his tie.

“Coach Nastase’s practices were very intense, very long and very tiring,” said Lakewood player Mike Bateman, a guard on the 1966-67 and 1967-68 teams. “His belief was practices should be so tough that the games would be easy. He was a very tough taskmaster.”

Nastase often pulled his starters from the game when he was unhappy with their play. While coaching at North, he left the gym during a game, unsatisfied with the Mariners’ defensive play.

“Coach Nastase was extremely intense during games,” Bateman said. “If you made a bonehead play, there was a good chance you were coming out. Another favorite expression was that he would label us as ‘Yardbirds.’ Coach was always on top of the game action and like a chess master was thinking five moves ahead.”

Nastase built his teams on the 4 D’s: dedication, desire, discipline and defense.

“In order to be a winner, coach Nastase preached that you had to have dedication to the game, the desire to win and the discipline to remain focused,” said Bateman, a lawyer for more than four decades and a municipal court judge in South Toms River. “He said, ‘In this competitive world, never give up. And if you are dedicated to your goals and disciplined in pursuing those goals you will win in life.’ Coach Nastase used basketball to make his players good citizens and upstanding adults in later life.”

To hear Bateman tell it, Nastase could charm the ink off a dollar bill when he was away from the court.

“He was very friendly with a very good sense of humor,” Bateman said. “He was a very good speaker on his feet and his persuasive manner could charm a crowd.

He loved chit chatting and you could see a sly smile creep across his face as he held court off the basketball court. It was like two personalities. He was as friendly off the court as he was intense during either practice or a game. Somehow, though, you couldn’t help but think that basketball talk was just a spark away.”

Perhaps no player was influenced more by coach Nastase than John (Pott) Richardson. He went from a skinny young boy to a state champion senior and All-State Player.

Richardson was a key player on the 196667 team. He was an assistant coach under Nastase in 1974-75 and enjoyed a highly successful coaching career as the Piners’

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boys mentor. Lakewood’s gym was named in Richardson’s honor several years ago.

“I am greatly saddened at coach Nastase’s passing,” Richardson said. “I will miss our phone calls. He was always encouraging and uplifting. He made me strive to be the best I could be. He made me believe in myself more and inspired me to work harder. Playing for him was great because I bought into his hard work, positive attitude philosophy. Practices were long and hard and not for everyone. He always wanted to bring out the best in you.

“When the gym was named for myself, I was extremely humble and grateful. I was tremendously thankful to coach Nastase because there would not have been a John (Pott) Richardson the player or coach without him.”

Richardson, a retired Lakewood educator and coach, played for the Temple University Owls.

“Coach always emphasized the importance of being a good person first,” Richardson said. “He would always say, ‘Good things happen to good people.’ He made me set goals in the classroom and think positively about my future. When I played for Temple, I could not believe how easy our practices were when I compared them to high school. When I was at Temple, I ran extra four-stagers so that I would not fall out of shape.”

Richardson was an assistant coach under Nastase from 1973-78. He served as the Piners’ unofficial psychiatrist, advising players who found Nastase’s demands

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Continued From Page 5 too tough to remain with the club. “Coach Nastase recruited me to coach with him. He wanted me to help with the mental aspects of the game, telling the players to not give up.”

Richardson and Harold Sutton were members of the 1965-66 team, which lost 49-47 to Memorial of West New York in the Group III semifinals. The setback burned inside the Piners’ stomachs like hot coals.

“On the bus back to Lakewood, we said, ‘We will be back next year,’ “ said Richardson, who co-captained the 1966-67 team with Sutton. “We went to coach and said, ‘we want to be state champs.’ He said, ‘This is what you are gonna have to do.’ We were willing to run extra sprints.”

Richardson was Lakewood’s head coach from 1985-2007, finishing his career with 401 wins and 152 losses. He led Lakewood to numerous titles, including the South Jersey Group III crown in 2002.

“I tried to instill the same positive belief levels in my players that he instilled in me,” Richardson said. “The never give up and never quit philosophy that I learned from Bob is what I preached to my players. I always used his defensive principles.”

Richardson thanked former Lakewood three-sport athlete Sam Christopher, who owned the town’s newspaper, the Ocean County Daily Times, for his support of the Piners.

“Mr. Christopher and his newspaper were instrumental in our success,” Richardson said.

One of Nastase’s best players was 6-foot5 center Kevin King, who starred on the 1974-75 team. The Piners were 28-1, losing to Christian Brothers Academy. The team was honored with a dinner at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood.

“Coach was so successful based on his ability to relate to his players,” King said.

“All the players bought into his system and we knew if we worked hard and did the little things in practice it would carry over into the games. Coach also had a proven record of achievement as it related to basketball drills, drills, drills - over and over. We saw the final product. Every point we scored going from defense to offense was because of coach Nastase. If we produced on defense, our points would mount up on offense.”

King said spaghetti dinners often took place among team members at Nastase’s home on Todd Road in Toms River.

“Those dinners were great, but coach always seemed to bring up basketball,” King said with a smile. “They brought us together as a team away from the court and coach made us know everything about each teammate.”

King continued his career at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he competed in the 1976 NIT final and the Final Four of the 1977 NCAA Tournament.

King played under Nastase when his mentor was an assistant coach with the 49ers. The reunion took place during King’s senior season. Nastase coached UNCC from 1978-82 after leaving Lakewood.

“Having coach Nastase there for my senior year was a blessing and pleasure,” King said.

“Coach brought a lot of the things we did in high school that made us successful.”

King enjoyed a distinguished career in corrections, the Army and the National Guard.

“In every aspect of life, the lessons coach taught me will never be forgotten,” King said. “I am the person and player I am today because of some of his teaching. I’m very fortunate that I had great coaches who assisted me with my development as a player, but coach Nastase showed me the basic fundamentals and how to improve them.

Coach taught us to be accountable for your actions and to give 100 percent in everything you do. Integrity was a very strong point in coach Nastase’s teaching. He said, ‘If you cheat yourself, you will cheat others.”

Richardson noted that Nastase produced several career varsity 1,000-point scorers, including Pierre DeCausey, Jose DeCausey, Marvin Geathers, Leon Baker, Tommy Briscoe (who played at the University of Virginia), Kelvin Troy, Myron Crippen, King and Darius Griffin.

Nastase coached the Mariners to Class A South crowns in 1995, 1996 and 1997. They fell to Christian Brothers Academy in the 1996 SCT championship game. He produced career varsity 1,000-point scorers in guards Greg Adams and Ron Sermarini and forward Mike Ritacco.

Adams and Nastase often argued nose to nose during timeouts. Despite their exchanges, Adams loved playing under Nastase.

“It was an absolute pleasure to play for coach Nastase,” Adams said. “At the time as a 16-17 year-old kid you wondered why you needed to work so hard and put in all of those

hours, not only on the court but in countless video sessions. But now that I look back at it all he had only my best interest at heart.

He pushed me on a daily basis to not only be a better player but to be a better person and teammate.”

Adams said Nastase treated the Mariners as if they were college players.

“He ran our team like a Division I college program,” Adams said. “We watched more film than any team on any level does anymore. At an age when all you wanted to do was cut corners he made us understand the difference between trying to be our best instead of just getting by. I truly love him for that and can say he was one of the most influential people in my life.”

Adams said Nastase has had a large influence on the Mariners. Even to this day.

“His influence on me and others who played for him is undeniable,” Adams said. “We are told sports and coaches can build character in young people that will carry beyond the basketball court and their playing days. This is, without question, the case with coach Nastase. As a high school student-athlete, I benefited from his constant emphasis on hard work, teamwork and attention to detail.

Coach’s constant emphasis on these and other principles, along with his consistent demeanor in modeling them, forged positive attributes that have served me well.

“As an educator and coach myself now for nearly 20 years, I have tried to follow in coach Nastase’s footsteps as a positive influence on student-athletes. So in that regard his legacy lives on.”

RIP coach Nastase.

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Congressman Kim: Out-of-Pocket Insulin Prices To Be Capped At $35 Per Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to cap the out-ofpocket cost of insulin at $35 per month for Americans with Medicare Part D or private insurance.

“Every time I talk with families in Burlington and Ocean Counties, a top worry they have is the cost of healthcare,” said Congressman Kim. “Too many families in our community are being forced to choose between buying the life-saving medicine they need or a week’s worth of groceries.

This legislation would significantly drive down the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans, including working families right here in New Jersey. This bill is just the beginning; we need to allow Medicare to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs so even more families have the financial security they need while also staying healthy and whole.”

Currently, Americans pay ten times more for insulin than many of our allied countries.

This bill would require Medicare and private insurers to cover insulin on their plans, while capping the cost to New Jersey families at no more than $35 per month. Congressman Kim will continue working and voting to bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs for working families.

“No one should ever have to forego filling a prescription due to cost, but far too many Americans do,” said Maura Collinsgru, Director of Policy and Advocacy at New Jersey Citizen Action. “NJCA applauds Congressman Kim and his House colleagues for taking this first step to ensure diabetes patients have access to life-saving medicines they need by capping what people pay at the pharmacy counter. However, we must not stop here. As supported by representatives

like Congressman Kim, we urge Congress to take the next step and allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices and limit future price increases so that all patients can afford the drugs they need.”

“Many of our patients can’t afford all their medications. Some of them can’t afford insulin simply because they have to pay pharmacy prices,” said Theresa Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Health Initiatives, which operates community health centers in Toms River and Brick. “Seniors are having to decide how to ration their insulin: for health or for longevity. That’s unacceptable. We’re incredibly grateful to Congressman Kim, who is standing up for people who can’t afford life-saving medication. This bill would save thousands of lives and help families financially. We couldn’t be happier with this bill passing through the

House of Representatives.”

Congressman Kim has been a champion of reducing healthcare costs while keeping care quality high. In January 2022, he signed a letter to House leadership requesting this $35 per month out-ofpocket cap for insulin. In September 2021, Congressman Kim co-wrote an op-ed discussing the need to allow Medicare to negotiate down the cost of prescription drugs. And in July 2021, Congressman Kim introduced the Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act, which would limit prescription drug costs for seniors by, for the first time ever, creating a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket maximum for Americans on Medicare. This legislation passed the House as part of the Build Back Better Act and the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

$18 Million Allocated For Additional Special Education Services

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) announced that nearly $18 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Funds will be allocated to reimburse local educational agencies (LEAs) for additional special education services provided to students who were impacted by COVID-19 related school disruptions but would otherwise have reached the maximum age of eligibility for public school services (21 years old), as required by legislation (S3434) signed by the Governor in June 2021.

“Ensuring a high-quality education for all New Jersey students is critical, especially those who have struggled during the pandemic,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative aims to be responsive to students with disabilities who need additional time in school to provide the skills they need to be successful upon graduating. We will continue to engage in comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that we reach all students who are in need of these services.”

“We are committed to ensuring that all New Jersey students receive the support they need, especially in response to the disruption the pandemic has caused in the classroom,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “This funding ensures that students with individual education plans remain on track to achieve their educational goals by having the ability to receive an additional

year of schooling.”

The legislation signed by the Governor in June 2021 requires LEAs to offer up to one year of additional or compensatory special education for impacted students in the 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 school years, if a determination is made by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team that the student requires such services. DOE did comprehensive outreach to inform the special education community of the availability of additional services and encouraged eligible students to opt-in to the program. The funding allocation will reimburse LEAs for the first cohort of eligible students.

DOE plans to continue comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that the needs of the impacted student population are met.

To date, the DOE has approved reimbursement applications for 221 students in 78 LEAs. The $18 million allocated in this announcement reimburses LEAs for the full costs of the first year of the three-year implementation of this program.

Reimbursements will be distributed to LEAs in two equal installments and DOE will continue reimbursing LEAs for the full costs of this program for the next two years.

The goal of compensatory special education and related services is to remedy the knowledge and skills deficit that result when missed services are determined to have caused a denial of a student’s right

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to a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Each IEP team determines the need, type, amount, frequency, and duration of compensatory services on a case-by-case basis.

As reflected in the Governor’s signing statement, the DOE initially estimated that the provision of such services to the three eligible cohorts of students could cost up to approximately $600 million. That estimate

was made from abundance of caution; facing uncertainty regarding the extent of the need around the State for compensatory services, the DOE’s goal is to ensure the State’s ability to reimburse 100% of the costs of services provided under this program. The DOE remains committed to that goal and will continue to reimburse all eligible costs for the duration of the program.

School officials and residents can email the NJDOE’s Office of Special Education at OSEinfo@doe.nj.gov for more information.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Why Can’t We Make Fun Of Presidents Anymore?

I’ve always liked political humor. Even when I was little, I watched “Not Necessarily The News” on HBO. I didn’t understand all the jokes, but I still watched it.

Jokes about cur rent events can be cathartic.

Sometimes things are so bad that you have to laugh at them. Otherwise, you’ll cry.

The president – any president - is someone who has their finger on the button, whose comments can make the stock market rise or fall, and they’re just…some g uy. Take away the suit and the title and they’re just a human being full of foibles and eccentricities like the rest

of us. If that’s not funny, I don’t know what is.

I started thinking about this again when we ran the recent story about the controversial new store in Toms River. “Let’s Go Brandon” is a way of cursing at Biden without cursing at Biden. I think this is a lot more creative than just putting four letter words on your car or shirt. Do I think it’s juvenile? Yes. Do I think it’s funny? Also yes.

I’m 45; Ronald Reagan was the first president I remember. He was ridiculed for having episodes where he seemed confused, years before he announced he had Alzheimer’s. These days, come-

dians would get lambasted for making fun of someone with cognitive decline.

But back then, every comic took potshots at Reagan.

That’s what comedians are supposed to do – punch up, speak truth to power, show everyone the emperor isn’t wearing clothes.

How many times have you heard someone do the “Well, Nancy…” voice when doing a Reagan impersonation?

We used to be all united, in that we all made fun of the president together. But when did that change?

I don’t remember too many jokes about George Bush Sr., except about him being a warmonger.

And then there was Bill Clinton. Monica, McDon-

ald’s, “I didn’t inhale.” Plenty of material there, folks.

Bush Jr. came around and comedians had their payday again. His slow-witted bumbling, with a lifetime of failing upwards due to being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, was rife for comedy.

Then came September 11, 2001. I think that was when the switch was pulled. I can completely understand why this happened. You shouldn’t joke about the war effort, and the president is the commander-in-chief.

You certainly should never make fun of the soldiers putting themselves in harm’s way, but the politicians co-opted that. They said that if we supported the troops,

we also had to support the president who was sending them into a warzone. People always say “September 11 made us all come together.”

But a lot of that was forced.

Plenty of people were critical of Bush, and even of what actions were taken in the Middle East, but that criticism got called unpatriotic. Remember Freedom Fries and the Dixie Chicks?

Ever since then, it seems you can’t make fun of the president. If you made fun of Obama, you were labelled a racist. If you made fun of Trump, you were branded a liberal – or a RINO (Republican In Name Only).

It’s not just about the other party; there should be noth-

ing wrong with pointing out problems with your own candidate. There is plenty to make fun of both of them about!

We should always make fun of the people in charge.

It’s our only outlet. And really, what’s a joke from any of us nobodies actually going to do to the most powerful person in America?

And in closing, for no particular reason, I’m going to paraphrase Joni Mitchell: I’ve laughed at clowns from both sides now, from left and right and still somehow, we’re the ones who take the fall, they don’t care about us at all.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor Public Health Emergency Should Be Continued Editor’s note: This letter was addressed to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services On behalf of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/ NCAL) more than 14,000 skilled nursing facilities (SNF), assisted living communities (AL), and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) member providers, I want to thank you for the support you have shown the long term care community during the most difficult time in our sector’s history. As our caregivers on the frontline continue to battle this virus, I urgently ask you to extend the public health emergency (PHE) beyond its current April 16, 2022 expiration. While statute only allows the PHE to be extended for 90 days, we encourage you to continue

extending the PHE through the end of 2022 so that long term and post-acute care providers can continue to offer the most efficient and effective care possible to our nation’s most vulnerable population.

This pandemic is far from over. A surge of cases of the BA.2 variant in Europe threaten a COVID resurgence in the United States, and your administration is currently advocating that Congress allocate tens of billions of dollars in additional COVID funding for testing, treatments, and other supplies our country needs to continue to battle the virus. In addition, Pfizer and Moderna are seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration of an additional COVID booster shot. It is clear that we are not out of the woods yet, and extending the PHE is critical to ensure states and health care providers have the tools and resources necessary to respond to this ongoing, global crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unimaginable and unprecedented challenges for

the entire health care sector, but most especially for long term care. In addition to the tragic loss of life in long term care due to the vicious nature of the virus, the industry is experiencing a historic labor shortage - losing more than 400,000 workers since the beginning of the pandemic.

Caregivers are burned out after fighting this virus for more than two years, and long term care providers are struggling to compete for workers due to fixed government reimbursement rates.

As you can imagine, the loss of nearly half a million workers has put our providers in an impossible situation either having to limit admissions or close their doors completely, threatening access to care for thousands of our nation’s seniors. At the same time, providers are having to increasingly rely on temporary staff to cover shifts, even though staffing agencies are charging two to three times more than pre-pandemic rates. The current situation is unsustainable, and simply put, we need help.

The Administration should

extend the PHE declaration and maintain the related Section 1135 and section 1812(f) waivers, enhanced Medicaid FMAP to states, and state Medicaid policy flexibilities, such as the waiver for Medicaid redeterminations. The PHE ensures our health care system, including long term care, has the policies and resources it needs to address this ongoing pandemic. Now is not the time to let crucial supports and f lexibilities necessary to combat the virus end.

Along with extending the PHE, we implore the federal government to prioritize long term care for access to urgently needed resources, such as COVID-19 testing and treatments.

The Omicron surge is a prime example. While deaths in long term care were significantly lower compared to the winter 2020 surge thanks to vaccines, cases still increased due to soaring spread in the community. The weekly tests the federal government ships to long term care facilities are incredibly helpful, but during Omicron it was not enough,

and nursing homes and assisted living communities had to compete against other businesses and members of the public to find the additional tests they needed.

Rapid and reliable testing is crucial in quickly identifying cases, so that long term caregivers can take appropriate action. We urge the Administration to increase the number of testing shipments to long term care as COVID surges dictate.

Additionally, once we identify residents who have contracted COVID, ensuring they have timely access to life-saving treatments is also critical. As we wrote to you in January, long term care providers must navigate the various cumbersome ordering processes for treatments that each state has created.

We appreciate the recent change last week to establish a federal cache of oral agents dedicated to long term care, but access to other treatments (e.g., monoclonal antibodies and Remdesivir) is still a challenge. Once again, we urge the Administration to establish a separate process

for long term care pharmacies to order all COVID treatments directly, so that nursing homes and assisted living communities have a streamlined process for quickly accessing them.

Not only can these measures save precious lives, but also reduce the burden on our nation’s health care system by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.

If we have learned anything over the past two years, it is that the elderly are among the most vulnerable to this virus, and therefore, deserve the greatest support and highest prioritization. Our caregivers have worked tirelessly day after day to protect and provide for their residents, and they need steady access to resources during this pandemic and moving forward. AHCA/NCAL appreciates the support and assistance HHS has provided to-date, and we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure our nation’s seniors receive the care and protection they deserve.

Mark Parkinson President and CEO American Health Care Association

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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Construction has resumed on the $22 million new Heart & Vascular Center at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center.

Plans were originally unveiled in 2019, but were set back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new facility will be 17,750 square feet and will be located above the Emergency Department. This new center will combine cardiovascular services in one convenient location to address the growing number of heart and vascular procedures

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The Heart & Vascular Center will include “three multi-purpose catheterization/vascular labs and hybrid OR that allow for diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions in an advanced environment that fosters collaborative treatment planning and options for optimal patient outcomes.

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Popular Ocean County Realtor And Friend Of Micromedia Passes Away OCEAN COUNT Y – M ic ro media Publications is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tina Orth, a popular realtor in Ocean County and a friend of the newspaper publishing company for almost 27 years.

Orth, a Whiting resident, passed away on April 1, 2022. She was 59.

When Micromedia decided to move to a more modern office space in 2019, Tina Orth was able to do the impossible. She was successful at selling the company’s longtime headquarters on Union Avenue when most other realtors wouldn’t even try. Tina was also helpful in locating our new home in the Lakehurst Circle Shopping Plaza.

All of us at Micromedia would like to extend our thoughts and prayers with Tina’s family, friends and coworkers.

The following is Tina’s obituary from the Carmona Bolen Funeral Home in Toms River.

Tina Lynn Orth, 59, of Whiting, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Tina was a lifelong community member of Manchester and some would say the town celebrity.

Tina grew up in Whiting until they relocated to Manchester where she spent most of her time working at Cooper’s Florist, which was the Cooper Family Business.

Most knew Tina as the face on the billboard as she had a 25-year career at Crossroads Realty in Toms River, NJ. From there, she began her Real Estate career in 1996, when she became a full time Real Estate Agent.

The first year she earned the prestigious honor to be the “Rookie of the Year.”

Followed by United Ways, “Young Professional of the Year,” “The Million Dollar Sales Club,” “NJAR Circle of Excellence,” “Realtor of the Year,” “Humanitarian of the Year,” “Senior Real Estate Specialist,” “Distinguished Sales Club,” “Byron Kotzas Achievement Award,” “Ocean County Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction,” “Preferred Realtor for the Erickson Senior

─Photo courtesy Crossroads Realty Living Communities.” “Buying or Selling, I’m your girl” was the slogan she lived by and she truly lived for the work that she did.

Outside of work, Tina was also very prominent in the community. She has been the past President of the Lakehurst/Manchester Rotary and the past Church Clerk and member of the Whiting Bible Church. She has also been the Vice President of the Senior Resource Alliance, Board Member of CareGiver Volunteers, Relay for Life Volunteer, American Cancer Society Volunteer, Samaritan’s Purse Volunteer, Hope Sheds Light Volunteer and was on the Community Medical Planned Giving Committee.

What Tina prided herself on the most was her husband, Tom, of 32 years and her two incredible offspring, Dahlia and Jade. Some of their most favorite things to do together was play all kinds of board games, family vacations to her favorite spot of the beach, and just spending quality time together. Tina’s exuberant spirit and laughter will be missed most in the house.

Tina is predeceased by her parents Hilda & William Sr, Cooper.

Surviving is her loving Husband of 32 years, Thomas Orth, her daughters Dahlia & Jade Orth. Her sister Tonia Moll (George), her brother William Cooper Jr; and sister Heather Dries (Danny).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Whiting Bible Church.

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BERKELEY – Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced Paws in the Park (formerly known as Yappy Hour) event for June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted!

For years this event (Yappy Hour) was held in Ocean County Park in Lakewood.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Let’s Put Horseradish On The Table

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I went to a local Polish German restaurant the other day and as I was eating the beet horseradish with the corn beef, I had to blow my nose, and then my mind wandered…What causes the unique ‘burn’ sensation that so quickly clears my sinuses, lol?! What is this stuff?

It’s a root! Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) has a few critical minerals like zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium. But the condiment has a pungent flavor thanks to “sinigrin.” You may not have heard of sinigrin but you’ve certainly tasted it before because it naturally occurs in other foods and condiments such as wasabi, mustard, and the crucifer veggies like Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. The sinigrin converts naturally to form this other compound called “allyl isothiocyanate” which is abbreviated AITC. There are medical benefits to natural horseradish, so if you like it, eat it every now and then. It’s not possible to eat enough in one sitting to make any kind of nutritional dent so don’t go off your medicine for any of the following problems. That said, here is where it has some medicinal activity: Respiratory problems. You knew this already! If you have bronchitis, a mild cough, or sinus congestion, the horseradish will temporarily clear that up and help with drainage. Horseradish is often used holistically as a natural adjunctive treatment for asthma and hayfever.

Digestion. There are holistic practitioners that know horseradish helps normalize bowel movements and therefore might

help with constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

Tumor Growth. There is some research that suggests liver cancer spread may be slowed in the presence of sinigrin. Slowing metastasis down is important. In 2010, there was another study that proved AITC beneficial “as a cancer chemopreventive phytochemical.” And in a paper from Carcinogenesis 2010, researchers concluded that AITC “is a multi-targeted agent against bladder cancer… and potently inhibits bladder cancer development and invasion.”

Horseradish is a strong anti-inflammatory food. It inhibits COX, LOX and prostaglandins. It lessens inflammation and has some antimicrobial activity. In short, it has some useful analgesic activity.

Little ones like 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds shouldn’t be eating horseradish. Also, pregnant women should not eat too much because it has naturally occurring (and irritating chemicals) in it along with that AITC. The same can be said if you are breast-feeding because your baby will not like your breast milk very much. But for everyone else, it’s tasty and healthy.

One simple way to incorporate horseradish is to put it on top of your hamburger or a roast beef sandwich. Traditionally, you see it served with red meat dishes. I’ve never had a Bloody Mary, but they put horseradish and hot pepper sauce in that drink! I’ll have to try that one day, but only if some Pepcid is handy!

I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, plus some recipes using horseradish. These, as well as a recipe cookbook are all available at suzycohen.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Township Recognizes National Library Week

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Mother Nature can be very temperamental. She can be kind and beautiful and nasty with fury. Did you catch the rainbow last week over Ocean County? Photographer Laura Michelle did and sent this beautiful shot over Lake Horicon to us. Want your pix seen here? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Teen On Motorized Bike Injured In Crash

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A teenager driving a motorized dirt bike struck an SUV in a night-time crash, police said.

An Acura SUV was heading south on Lanes Mill Road at around 8:40 p.m. when it slowed down to make a left onto Millbrook Road, police reported.

A 2002 KTM Enduro Four-Stroke dirt bike was heading north on Lanes Mill Road and struck the right front of the SUV. The 14-year-old driver of the bike and his 16 -year-old passenger were

both thrown from the vehicle. Police said the driver left the scene and was later found at his home. The passenger was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for internal injuries.

The two in the SUV, Daniel and Diane DeJianne, both 65 of Brick, were uninjured.

Lanes Mill Road was detoured for about two hours while police investigated. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Ptl. David Thergesen at (732) 451-2037.

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DEALING WITH DRY EYE SYNDROME

Almost everyone will experience dry, stinging eyes from time to time, usually caused by external irritants such as excessive dust or allergens. However, for those with dry eye syndrome, a common condition in which the body’s natural tears are not enough to keep the eyes properly moist, these symptoms are chronic and can occur daily. They can also be accompanied by other symptoms including light sensitivity, a feeling for grittiness in the eyes, blurred vision, and tired eyes.

Watery eyes can also be a symptom of dry eye when the quality of the tears is poor and unable to provide proper lubrication. Dry eye can be caused by a variety of issues such as diabetes, age, medication side-effects, and damaged tear glands.

For most people with occasional or mild dry eye symptoms, it’s enough to regularly use over-the-counter eye drops. If your symptoms are persistent and more serious, you have other options. What you do depends on what’s causing your dry eyes. Some treatments focus on reversing or managing a condition or factor that’s causing your dry eyes. Please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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Around The Jersey Shore Another Booster Dose Recommended For Certain People

N EW J ERSEY – A n add it ional booster dose for those over age 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals will enhance protection against severe disease due to COVID-19 and it s va r ia nt s, He alt h Com m issione r Judith Persichilli said.

Today’s updated recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allow these groups who received an initial m R NA b o o s t e r d o s e a t le a s t fo u r months ago to be eligible for another m R NA booster. I n addit ion, the CDC also recom mended that adults who received a primar y vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s C OV I D -19 v a c c i n e a t l e a s t f o u r months ago receive a second booster dose using an m R NA COVID-19 vaccine.

T h e Ne w Je r s e y D e p a r t m e n t of Health (NJDOH) is ready to proceed with this next phase of booster doses and will work with vaccination partner s to cont i nue to en su re ea se of access such as walk-in availabilit y.

To f ind a vaccination location, visit covid19.nj.gov/f inder.

According to the CDC, for adults and adolescents eligible for a f i rst

booster dose, these shots are safe and provide substantial benef it. Du r ing the recent Omicron surge, those who were boosted were 21 times less likely to die from COVID-19 compared to t hose who were u nva cci nated , a nd seven times less likely to be hospitalized. The CDC and NJDOH continue to recommend that all eligible adults, adolescents, and children 5 and older be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting a booster when eligible.

In a statement, the CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky said that, in collaboration with FDA and public health partners, the CDC will continue to evaluate the need for additional booster doses for all Americans.

The Department continues to work with pharmacies and other vaccine providers to support long-term care facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in ensuring on-site access for the most vulnerable communities.

New Jersey has ample vaccine supply in the state to ensure continued access, and NJDOH will continue to monitor inventory within the state and the supply from the federal government.

For more information, visit nj.gov/health.

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CLASSIFIEDS Seeking Home Items For Sale Help Wanted SENIOR TOMS RIVER MALE SEEKS to RENT a BEDROOM in a PRIVATE HOME - either in HOLIDAY CITY SOUTH or by WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AREA. I am fully vaccinated, healthy, a nice guy, clean, semi-retired and age 70.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Buying World War II - Swords, bayoivets, helnets, hats, medals, uniforms and related items. All Countries. 609-581-8290. Email mymilitarytoys@optonline.net.

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(17) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11) 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)

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Call / text 908-770-8537 (19)

Moving Sale Moving Sale - New Ocean Kayak, salt and freshwater poles, reels, tackle, deer stands, all types of waters-boots, size 9. Many new barely used, tools, antiques, Lenox, Many household items. Beautiful set of 8 brand new dishes, (each plate original cost $11.00, entire set priced to sell.)

Brand new baking items and cake decorating items. Industrial meat grinder, etc. chest freezer. Vietnam memorialBiela (A Mohogany Huey made in Vietnam, helmet with liner, Prick 25 Vietnam phone, stereos, several new flat screen TV"s, skateboard, backpacks, A beautiful Black 2002 Ford Thunderbird with hard and soft cover, round window on back, Excellent condition. Brand new Duopot, Brand new Hamilton beach mixer on stand with bowl,cloths cheap too much to list. Please text Chris at 732-664-3605 April 16,17 and April 23,24. For directions.

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(17) Interested in a woman companion - 65 to 70 for relationship. Out going places. Sexual active. Must see me to be appreciated. I pay going out every place - dinner, AC, etc. Berkeley area.

Please call JR 732-557-5017, if not home leave your right number.

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Help Wanted Art C Sears from ACS Plumbing & Mechanical - is looking for a few good plumbers and or HVACR. Good pay and lots of work. 732915-5998 CALL ASAP. (18) This is an official request for Professional/consultants who will stand as our regional representative - to run logistics, Book/record Keeper for the company. We are only looking for individuals or companies from the USA. for more details contact Robert Edward at larrysmithinc912@gmail.com (18) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. Onthe-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Change Lives. Build Futures. Become a Direct Support Professional!

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful. All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement!

Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

(17) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses.

Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South.

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Services Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates.

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Services 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) Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (18) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome.

(20) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

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(20) Skilled Work Man For Hire On all pace home repair restoration service own tools and truck call 201-546-2656.

(20) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000.

Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured.

(18) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609.

(18) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced 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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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)

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Three Arrested For Illegal Weapons And Drugs

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Three people were arrested after police discovered drugs and a handgun with hollow-point bullets in their car on the night of April 1.

Police said that at around 8:30 p.m., officers were investigating suspicious activity in the Maple Leaf Apartment Complex. As a result, they pulled over a car down the road near Maple Avenue and Herbertsville Road.

Detectives arrested three people after they seized a Glock 17 handgun loaded with a 30-round high

capacity magazine containing hollow point bullets.

In addition, detectives found a second magazine loaded with a mixture of rounds, some of which were armor piercing. Heroin, cocaine, crack, drug paraphernalia and knives were also found. The drugs were packaged for resale.

Kiana Craig, 20, from Brick, and Desiree Ruffino, 25, from Tuckerton, were both charged with distribution of heroin, cocaine, and crack, three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruct-

ing justice, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of a weapon while committing a drug offense, possession of a large capacity magazine, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of weapons.

Ruffino was also charged with several motor vehicle summonses including operating an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, driving while suspended, fictitious plates, possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, and other moving violations.

The car was seized as well as three cell phones.

Craig and Ruffino were both lodged in Ocean County Jail. The third individual was a juvenile who was taken into custody, and whose information is being withheld due to their status as a minor.

Chief James Riccio commended the Street Crimes Unit for taking another illegal gun off the street, and for their diligent work in the face of such dangerous circumstances.

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Around The Jersey Shore Holocaust Days Of Remembrance Events At OCC

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education will host a week of special events from April 25 to 29 in observance of Yom HaShoah and the Holocaust Days of Remembrance. The theme of this year’s events is Honoring the Jewish Victims and Survivors, with Special Programs Remembering Hitler’s Other Victims. All events are free and open to the public.

You Are The Future: April 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Grunin Center Theatre. Naomi Miller combines storytelling, memories, and music with her acclaimed musical/multimedia program in commemoration of the Holocaust. Miller, the child of survivors, is a recording artist, educator, and actress who has entertained audiences across the globe.

The Nazi Mosaic: Hitler’s Other Victims: April 26, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tech 115. In addition to the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, the Nazis also persecuted and murdered five million non-Jews. Center Director Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig will present an overview of the fate of these groups under Hitler’s Third Reich.

Nazi Atrocities Against Soviet POWs: April 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Conference Room 109 A&B. On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, a turning point in the Second World War and the Holocaust. Dr. Justin Pfeifer, OCC History Lecturer, will discuss the deliberate killing of over three million Soviet POWs during the Eastern Front War. The Men With The Pink Triangle: Hitler’s War On Homosexuality: April 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tech 115. Following an introduction to the openly gay subculture in the Weimar Republic and the gay civil rights movement to decriminalize homosexuality, Center Director Dr. Ali Botein-Fur-

revig will discuss the fate of Germany’s gay population under the Third Reich, when they were arrested and sent to prisons or concentration camps.

Their Lives Didn’t Matter: Blacks Under The Swastika: April 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Gateway 104 Lecture Hall. Hitler referred to biracial children of African soldiers and German women as “Rhineland bastards,” a threat to the purity of the German race.

They were persecuted, subjected to sterilization, and socially isolated. Black POWs from the U.S. and Europe were also victims of the Third Reich.

Presentation by Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig.

Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration And Service: April 28, 1:45 to 3 p.m., Tech 115. Commemoration of the six million Jewish victims and five million others who perished during the Holocaust. Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig will offer introductory remarks and a candle lighting and prayer service.

Roger Grunwald’s The Mitzvah Project: (postponed from earlier date) April 29, 1 to 2 p.m., Remote event. Link: go.ocean.edu/MitzvahProject.

Combination play (written by and starring Roger Grunwald) and history lesson exploring the experience of the “Mischlings,” the Nazis’ derogatory term for those descended from at least one Jewish grandparent who served in the German military.

Q&A follows.

Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig is an associate professor of English and Literature and the director of the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College. For more information about the CHGHRE or any of these programs, contact Dr. Botein-Furrevig at 732-255-0400, ext. 2368 or email abotein-furrevig@ocean.edu.

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Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates New Jersey offers two types of automobile insurance policies that may be purchased: a Standard Policy and a Basic Policy. A Standard Policy provides liability, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (medical) coverage. A Basic Policy only provides personal injury protection (medical) coverage limited. Protect yourself and choose the standard policy.

Liabilit y I nsu ra nce i nsu res you against claims made by others for the property damage or personal injury you cau se d wh i le ope r at i ng you r vehicle. Liability Insurance protects you from paying money to someone from your own pocket. Your insurance coverage will pay any monetary damage that you are required to pay to someone else but only up to your insurance policy limits. Choose your liability policy limits wisely. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, but I recommend choosing at least $250,000.00 of liability insurance. The additional cost is usually nominal.

Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an automo-

bile at the time of the injury then you are covered. The “No-Fault” concept does not mean that the other driver is responsible for your medical bills. Protect yourself and choose the standard $250,000.00 in PIP Medical Expense Benefits.

Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM / UIM) protects you against financially irresponsible drivers. Sometimes people operate their vehicles without insurance coverage or with only ver y lit tle insu rance coverage, like those who operate their vehicle with a Basic Policy which was discussed earlier. If you sustain property damage or bodily injury and the person responsible does not have enough insurance to cover your loss, then you can file a claim with your insurance company under your Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This coverage protects you and your family by providing additional insurance coverage for your loss, but only up to the policy limits that you choose. UM/UIM insurance coverage should never be less than your liability coverage. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, so your UM/UIM coverage should equal your liability coverage.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, our automobile insurance attorney, Michael J. Deem. Esq. is here to help you with your automobile insurance questions.

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Around The Jersey Shore Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Gala

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─Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout Jersey Shore will celebrate inspiring com- Benjamin L. Waldron - Monmouth-Ocean munity leaders at its Women of Distinction Development Council & Community Partners Gala on April 27, Full biographies for all honorees can be from 6 to 10 p.m., at Eagle Oaks Golf and found at jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/en/give/ Country Club in Farmingdale.

The annual event will raise support to special-events/women-of-distinction.html.

A committee of 34 volunteers led by provide leadership experiences to more than 10,000 Girl Scouts across Monmouth and co-chairs Tom Hayes and Paige Baran are Ocean counties and ensure that girls in need planning this special camp-themed event. can access year-round Girl Scout programs. Hayes serves as director of consumer and “Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is proud community relations at New Jersey Natural to recognize outstanding role models in our Gas and is a recipient of the Man Enough to community for their strength of character, be a Girl Scout Award. Baran, honored as a dedicated community service, emphasis Phenomenal Woman Under 40 in 2017, is an on life-long learning, along with their associate at Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, dedication to fostering self-confidence and Dunn & Beck. Baran, a Girl Scout herself, leadership skills in others,” said Heather is the troop leader of Troop #50293 and Girl Coburn, Interim Chief Executive Officer Scout Mom. The evening will include a cocktail reof Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. ception, dinner, music, silent auction and Honorees at the 2022 gala include: raffle, plus introductions of gala honorees

by Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Women of Distinction Award and those on their way to achieving Heather Barberi - Grunin Foundation Tasha Youngblood Brown - Ernst & Young, this top Girl Scout honor. Individual gala tickets are $225. In honor of the 110th LLP (EY) Dr. Antoinette Clay - Ocean County Col- Birthday of Girl Scouts, special historical memorabilia will be on display for guests. lege Tickets, sponsorships and ads for the event Martha Delehanty - Commvault Jacqueline K. Shea - New Jersey Resources journal may be purchased online at gsfun. org. For more information about opportunities to support the event, including auction Community Partner L&L Paving Co. Inc. - Frank (Sandy) donations, contact Valerie Ryan at vryan@ gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

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Moving Forward Together Walk/Run TOMS RIVER – On April 30, in honor of National Victim’s Rights Week, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit is sponsoring a free Walk/ Run entitled. “Moving Forward Together.”

The Walk/Run will be held at Winding River Park, 1211 Whitesville Road in Toms River.

They invite crime victims, survivors, their friends and family to come and help raise awareness for crime victims’ rights in Ocean County. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m.

The event is free and all are invited to attend. To pre-register please visit: ocponj. gov/ncvrwrun.

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 Adopted gradually, with “in” 7 Sandpiper family birds 13 One of two sound recommendations for a light sleeper?

15 Shunned one 16 African Queen, for one 17 “Don’t doubt my abilities!”

18 January temps, often 19 Do lunch?

21 London’s __ Gardens 22 Longtime senator Thurmond 23 Battery parts 25 History 26 Short on manners 27 Fraternal order 31 Coil in a garden 32 Prepares for takeoff

34 Extravagant 38 Lot 39 Buttonhole 40 Function 41 Campus figure 42 Storytelling singer Guthrie 43 Declared 47 Like some ornate doorways 50 Fixes tears 51 Firepit residue 54 Speak publicly 55 Advice from colleagues, say 56 With 58-Across, savory base for a canapŽ ... and the function of a black square in four puzzle rows?

58 See 56-Across 60 Afternoon service 61 One held for ransom 62 Force (upon) 63 Allowed paid use of

Down 1 Pre-euro coin 2 Critics who can’t be pleased 3 Childish denial 4 Jerk, e.g.

5 West __: upscale store 6 Sufficient grounds for action, in law 7 Used bugs, perhaps 8 Shell material 9 Rollover acronym 10 __ lady: gin and grenadine cocktail 11 Fluency 12 Make an appearance 14 Starbucks size 18 Baking powder amt.

20 Sock part 24 Hot message 26 Beat decisively 28 Lucy of “Kill Bill” 29 Tennis great Rosewall

30 Orlando-to-Miami dir.

31 Main bases: Abbr.

32 Deere rival 33 Ararat craft 34 Shoddy 35 Top player 36 TV pioneer 37 Actress Chaplin 38 Utter nonsense 40 Deplorable sort 42 “Eureka!”

43 Some decafs 44 Lanvin scent since 1927 45 Accustomed (to) 46 Summer hrs.

48 Blush wines 49 Minos’ kingdom 50 Formal decrees 51 When Lear disowns Cordelia 52 Young passenger on the 33-Down 53 Rattletrap 57 Spanish “that” 59 Enzyme suffix

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

Jumble: ENACT VIRUS FELLOW CAVORT - “ALL-TURN-ATIVE”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 9 - Apr 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on what is needed. In the week, ahead you might cut a romantic figure but will need to face the facts and attend to your responsibilities. Learn to add intention and determined action to your dreams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may receive more attention than usual for being creative and original. Display a genuine interest in others in the week to come. It costs nothing and makes everyone feel good even if you are not in complete agreement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Friends might appreciate your down to earth, practical outlook. Check for messages frequently as the week unfolds because someone could give you beneficial or insightful information. Remain open-minded to achieve your goals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your loved ones may offer reminders that hard work is what is needed to become secure, but remember that vision and perseverance are needed too. Exercise some discretion when juggling funds in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What you think you see may not be what you get. In the week ahead, you can go overboard when indulging in romantic fantasies. Focus on getting work completed and helping a partner attend to obligations for the best results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love thy neighbor. Being tolerant and generous might not be convenient but can bring deep satisfaction. Your money intuition may be off - don’t offer financial advice to friends or family in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Forge new friendships. You can invoke a favorable first impression in those you meet in the week to come. Experiment with new ways of doing things and handling problems before sharing them with your crew.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do the math and be sure the exchange is even in the workplace. Capitalize on an ability to dig deep and perform research about career and business affairs. You may make a friend this week who challenges you to be more observant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Earn extra appreciation for being loyal and offering unconditional love to your family. You may tackle more than your fair share of the workload in the week ahead to impress your boss and coworkers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Funnel your energy and competitiveness into areas where you can express imagination and vision.

Your focus could become scattered as the week unfolds, but people will likely appreciate your work ethic anyway.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dedicate yourself to supporting others in the upcoming week. Necessity may demand that you do what is needed to complete a large list of tasks or deadlines while remaining polite and attentive to the needs of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may enjoy a bubble of serenity and peace of mind in the week to come. Your generosity might place you in the limelight or your good judgment could be applauded. You may enjoy a new interest or research project.

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USING JUST THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS KEEPS THESE COOKIES CRISP

By America’s Test Kitchen

To make cookies that are thin a n d c r i s p y, w e p i ck e d o u r i ng r edi ent s car ef ul l y : cak e flour, melted butter, egg yolk and a combination of brown and white sugar. Cake flour con tai n s l e s s pr ot ei n t h a n all-purpose flour does, so it for ms less g luten when it ’s mixed into a dough.

Since gluten gives baked goods their structure, a cookie with less g luten w ill spr ead out more in the oven. Using melted butter makes for a softer, moister dough that spreads out as it bakes. Like gluten, egg proteins help give baked goods structure.

Skipping the protein-packed egg white keeps our cookies thin and crispy. The brow n sugar adds molasses-y flavor while the white sugar holds on to less moisture to help with crispness.

Last but not least : Pressing these cookies before they go into the oven encourages them to spread out evenly for optimal crispiness!

CRISPY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Makes 12 cookies

Recipe note: Make sure to use mini chocolate chips in this recipe. We don’t recommend substituting regular-size chocolate chips -- they’ll make the cookies too thick.

3/4 cup (3 ounces) cake flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons packed dark

brown sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (3 ounces) mini semisweet chocolate chips Vegetable oil spray 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. I n a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.

3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar and br ow n sugar until mixture is very well combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Add egg yolk , milk an d v anil l a an d w hi sk un t il well combined and lightened in color, about 30 seconds.

4. Add flour mixture to melted butter mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until combined and no dry flour is visible. Add chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.

5. Spray 1-tablespoon measuri ng spoon w i t h v egetabl e oil spray. Use greased measu ri n g s poon t o dr op dou g h onto parchment-lined baking sheet in 12 mounds (1 tablespoon each). Respray measuring spoon after every 2 or 3 mounds. Leave space between mounds.

6. Wet your hand lightly. Use your damp hand to gently flatten each mound to 2-inch-wide circle, about 1/2-inch thick.

7. Bake cook ies until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

8. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on cooling rack.

Let cook ies cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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