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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – Bryan Hutchinson, the chief executive officer of the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors, may have never experienced homelessness himself. However, one might guess Hutchinson knows a great deal about selling

─Photo courtesy Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 Chariot Riders Inc. Executive Director Linda Fazio stands beside her staff, riders and horses at their camp based in Manchester Township during a visit by members of Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 who presented the equestrian therapy organization with a nice donation.

By Bob Vosseller and presented a nice trian therapy for kids alted Ruler of Jackson JACKSON - Members gift to the equestrian with special needs and Elks Lodge 2744. of the Jackson Elks organization. veterans suffering from “Donations received Lodge 2744 recently “We donated $500 to PTSD (Post Traumatic from generous benevisited the Chariot Rid- their organization that Stress Disorder),” said factors like the Jackson (Elks - See Page 4) ers Inc. headquarters specializes in eques- Joe LaMonica, the Ex-

Hundreds Walk To Urge County Leaders To House The Homeless housing concepts.

L a s t S a t u r d a y, Hu t ch i n s o n joi n e d hundreds of advocates marching in favor of year-round transitional housing for the homeless in Ocean County.

He said that “housing matters.”

Hutchinson hopped up in the back of a black pick-up tr uck

to address an impassioned crowd prepared to make a trek down Hooper Avenue to the Ocean County Administration Building.

“The ability to have a place to lay your head ever y day in safety and security is not just a privilege that only some should have,” declared Hutchinson. “It

shouldn’t be just underneath the shadows of big beautiful Victorian homes, but rather what our shadow casts itself upon a tent in a field.”

“Housing and the ability to be safe at night is a human right we should exercise together as we love our neighbors,” Hutchinson continued. “As we walk

today, we’re not just walking to demonstrate something but rather to start loving our neighbors more.”

Terrance Turnbach, a former Toms River councilman, said he organized the walk to try and restart communication with the county commissioners about

April 9, 2022

Official Challenges “Inaccurate” News

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Business Administrator Terence Wall called out what he said was misinformation on the part of a local media site during the lengthy Township Council meeting.

“During our work here in administration we are charged with delivering value every single day to everyone in the community,” he said.

A recent article by an online news source attempted to “light a false fuse of a religious division.” Wall went on to say the site posed an effort to “stoke further animosity between Christians and Jews. It won’t work. In the article dated March 2, it references that the administrator, Terence Wall singled out complaints about the Orthodox Jewish faith. Not true.

“It stated that most of the offenders are Orthodox Jewish residents who are new to the community. Not true,” Wall said.

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Township Won’t Move Forward On Bussing Issue

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Even though the municipal government doesn’t handle school issues, bussing again became an issue at the latest Township Council meeting.

State law dictates that districts must either provide transportation to kids living in town to private schools, or pay the household $1,000 aid in lieu of providing transportation.

During the public comment period, resident Sheldon Hofstein asked the governing body if they had followed up on a prior

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Continued From Page 1 Elks have made it possible for us to offer our programs at discounted rates for our challenged students, providing a unique and often life-changing horse experience,” Chariot Riders Executive Director Linda Fazio said.

The group’s mission is to assist individuals with physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges to reach their fullest potential.

They’ve been doing it since 1985.

Fazio said the group emphasizes ability not disability for everyone. The non-profit organization’s website notes that it offers a variety of programs for able bodied riders. It is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).

“We service individuals as well as public and private schools. In addition to our lesson program, we also offer equestrian camps, in house and off premises horse shows, year-round riding in an indoor arena, meetings and activities. There are also group trips,” she said.

Riding lessons are taught by PATH certified staff in a safe and secure environment.

Lessons are booked individually based on rider ability and instructor availability.

The organization’s riding program operates year-round, Monday through Saturday by appointment. Fazio said, “we have approximately 26 volunteers per week ranging in age from 14 to 87 years old who arrive at the barn and give four to six hours - if not

more - to help with our programs and the care of the horses.”

She told The Jackson Times that she has “a long-established equestrian history with over 55 years of accomplished riding and training experience. I lived in England for most of my childhood. I began riding at the age of eight, and learned at various stables in England.”

Fazio said it was difficult to sustain the organization’s programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We closed the program for six months during the pandemic, and opened remotely for the first six months.

It was very hard for our clients - especially our special needs population - due to the limited access with the horses, and group sessions went to private sessions only.”

The programs are now running fully, and the 2022 calendar includes: • April 18th to 22nd – Ride-A-Thon • May 15th – Spring Horse Show Summer 2022 Events • Week of June 27th – Horse Camp – 1st • Week of July 11th – Horse Camp • Week of July 18th – Horse Camp • Week of July 25th – Horse Camp • Week of August 8th – Horse Camp • Week of August 28th – Horse Camp IEA Only The organization works with several schools in Jackson and Manchester townships such as the Jackson Handicapped Commission - Riding program which runs riding sessions in September and October.

There is an afternoon work program on Thursday and Friday at Jackson Memorial

High School. There is also a program at Zada Rehab - Hippotherapy program.

“We also have an Interscholastic Equestrian Team who just completed their Regional and Zone horse shows,” Fazio said.

She added that in observing those with physical and mental disabilities she has always appreciated, “the power of the horse to change lives. That is our goal.

“Our service personnel have fought to preserve our freedom, and, for many, at a very dear cost. We must be certain that if our wounded service personnel and veterans need and want this kind of help, they will get the best Chariot Riders has to offer,” Fazio said.

She added that the organization’s ongoing mission is to “promote healing and improvement of the physical, mental, and psychological wellbeing of wounded personnel and veterans.”

One client of the organization shared their story saying, “I interacted with the horses weekly, both in the saddle and on the ground, for the first seven months after I came to this center as an emotionally challenged adult.”

“I fumbled through learning to groom, handle, tack, and ride. I learned to be focused in the present moment. The horses taught me to trust but also to be assertive when necessary. Because of the horse, I was able to increase my self-confidence and become a dependable volunteer at this center,” the client added.

Chariot Riders is located at 3170 Chariot Court, Manchester Township and the group’s website is chariotriders.org

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2022 is currently looking for senior ladies 60 and over to show off their talents at their annual event.

The Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Inc., is a non-profit organization with a mission to “produce pageants to showcase talented, productive and active senior women, and to provide services to the entire community. In addition, they take pride in supporting children in the performing arts and those with special needs.”

Their annual event will take place on June 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Concert Venue Theater at Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.

T he pagea nt w ill con sist of fou r judging categories: Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown, Talent Presentation and Private Judges’ Interview.

Contest ants must be US citizens.

The winner will receive cash prizes, a bouquet of roses and an all-expenses paid trip to participate in the national pageant for the title of Ms. Senior America 2022.

For more information or interested in participating, contact Terry Meade, Director of Pageants, for an application packet at 908-216-8534 or email her at tbm5201@aol.com.

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Continued From Page 1 He added that the article includes a quote by him that “appears accurate and fair: ‘The goal is compliance. There are people not following the laws that are on the books. It doesn’t matter where you come from, where you live or your faith that you follow the same rules as respectful neighbors.’ That’s fair.”

Wall said there was a third falsehood “that some aren’t following the rules by some he meant, members of the Orthodox Jewish community. Not true. Not tracked.

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Continued From Page 1 recommendation he made to ask the State if they would pick up the cost of bussing for students who attend schools outside the township.

That issue has become problematic throughout the state and has been a subject brought up during recent Board of Education and Council meetings in Jackson.

“We have not but we do pay attention to

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The Jackson Times, April 9, 2022, Page 5 Not known. Fake. Lastly, it references that if someone doesn’t follow the rules they go to court. Well, that is true. That is how it works. It follows on saying ‘Wall said referring to Orthodox Jewish prayer groups operating in the township,’ - flagrantly, divisively and miserably false. It won’t work.

“Some may try to light the false fuse of division and stoke religious animus in our fantastic, diverse and inclusive township of Jackson. The politics of religious division has no home here. Should a continual pattern emerge of purposeful and malicious religious hate baiting I’ll ask to join together with concerned religious folks

from all faiths so we can together express our shared concerns with appropriate county, state or federal agencies,” Wall added.

The administrator said township residents are “the lifeblood of the community and speaking on behalf of myself and staff we are here to serve you. The doors of town hall are your doors and they are always open and available to you and your family.

All families.”

During that same meeting the township hired Steve-Brand Strategic Communications LLC to perform public relations work for the township noting that in the past, the township has been the victim of false information.

At prior meetings, Mayor Michael Reina urged residents that had questions about matters of the municipality to come directly to either his office, Wall’s office or the appropriate body and not to rely on what they might be reading on certain social media sites.

In 2020, television commercials that also appeared on social media targeted Reina and two former council meeting accusing them of having an anti-religious bias toward the Orthodox Jewish community. Each of those officials denounced the content of the commercials, calling them an effort to smear their reputations and vilify the township as a whole.

what goes on in Trenton,” Council President Martin Flemming responded. “There has been some movement in how the funding formula is done and that is what we are waiting for.”

“So, you are not going to move ahead until you hear something from Trenton. Was there any thought about establishing school zones to keep bussing limited to one or two areas?” Hofstein asked.

Flemming responded that such a move would be part of the township’s master plan

“and that is done every several years. It gets redone completely every 10 years.”

Hofstein asked, “so there is no anticipation of changing it?”

“Not until we redo the master plan, no.”

Flemming answered.

Council members appointed Colliers Engineering and Design to write grants for Jackson during the meeting.

Council Vice President Andrew Kern said the grant writer’s job will be “to get state funding and other public funding that is out there already.”

The MUA agreement will be for certain sanitary sewer improvements to be constructed as part of the township’s storm sewer replacement and paving project on Susan Drive.

Grant Writer Hired Township officials hired a grant writer and approved a shared services agreement with the Township Municipal Utilities Authority during a recent council meeting.

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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.

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.

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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,

Mark Parkinson President and CEO American Health Care Association

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bill Would Combat Human Trafficking In Hotels From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Addressing hospitality industry leaders at a safety summit gathering, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), an internationally recognized leader in the fight against human trafficking, highlighted the critical need to advance new legislation he authored that would help put an end to the heinous crime and protect victims in industries that are especially vulnerable to trafficking.

“It is no secret that hotels are common sites for human trafficking,” said Rep. Smith, who has authored five anti-trafficking laws, including the nation’s historic Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.

“We cannot stop the spread of modern-day slavery without collaboration between the U.S. government and courageous leaders in every industry touched by trafficking, especially the hospitality industry,” Smith said to those gathered at the Hotel and Lodging Association’s 2022 Safety Summit.

“My bipartisan, survivor-informed legislation would establish new anti-trafficking policies in hotels that accommodate thou-

sands of federal employees, including training hotel staff to identify warning signs, act immediately to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement and rescue trafficking victims - many of whom are women and children,” Smith said.

Introduced earlier this year, Smith’s legislation - the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 - would provide approximately $1 billion over five years to strengthen and expand successful programs and laws to combat modern-day slavery.

Endorsed by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Smith’s legislation won unanimous support from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a February vote to send the bill to the House Floor for consideration and passage. Smith’s bill has

broad support from major anti-trafficking organizations, including from ECPATUSA, Anti-Trafficking International, Hope for Justice and others.

Smith thanked leaders from the American Hotel and Lodging Association for their tremendous partnership over the last few years to help draft the legislation and develop effective trainings to equip employees to spot and stop trafficking in hotels.

“Your commitment and remarkable efforts to mitigate the grave harms of modern-day slavery and to train over 600,000 hotel employees nationwide is a big step toward ending the scourge of human trafficking,” said Smith.

“We cannot let our guard down,” Smith said. “We must continue to do everything we can to stop this heinous crime.”

$18 Million Allocated For Additional Special Education Services From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy 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 pan-

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.

demic,” 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 edu-

United Way Holds Golf Outing Fundraiser

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

counties 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.

cation 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 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.

In addition to becoming a sponsor, companies and individuals can support the 2022 Annual Tee-Off by donating silent auction items or purchasing raffle 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. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.

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Continued From Page 1 getting a year-round transitional housing facility for the homeless. A non-profit and two faith-based organizations currently run Code Blue warming centers from November 1 to March 31.

“We had 126 guests at our Code Blue center at Riverwood Park this year,” shared Paul Hulse, the chief executive officer of Just Believe, Inc. “There’s a real need for transitional housing, and it needs to be emergency based with all of us coming together.”

Saturday’s walk was just two days past the dates warming centers closed for the season. Turnbach said the fact that it was a cold day seemed appropriate.

“We don’t want to be comfortable,” suggested Turnbach to those bundled up for the demonstration. “People who are out of their homes are uncomfortable.”

When temperatures plummeted below freezing a couple of years ago, Turnbach took to the streets and spent an entire night sleeping outside.

The Ocean County Commissioners declined his suggestion they join him to experience the frigid temperatures without shelter.

However, three county leaders were on hand for Saturday’s walk. Ocean County Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines, Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea, and Commissioner Gary Quinn all heard the event’s introductory remarks. The three also joined the clamorous procession led by the Toms River High School South Marching Band to the conclusion of the march.

Representatives from the Toms River High School East Raiders also attended the walk to show their solidarity in helping the less fortunate.

“We’re here because we’re upset that the warming centers are being closed right now,” said Emma Bruker, a member of the Toms River South Color Guard. “Ocean County is the only county (in New Jersey) without a place for the homeless all year round.”

Protesters held signs that said taxes from legalized cannabis businesses could help pay for a shelter.

At the end of the walk, the three county government officials stayed and listened to renewed cries for assistance from a couple of familiar figures who personally experienced homelessness themselves.

“I was homeless for eleven months, three weeks, and five days with five kids,” said Apostle Thomas Simpson of Lakewood, founder of the T.E.S. More Than Conquers Ministries. “I slept in a basement, and when it rained, water came in the basement, and the rugs would float.”

Simpson said that he had a station wagon during

those tough times and set up the back so his kids could sleep when nighttime fell.

Gregory Andrus, who inspires audiences with positive messages in his “Portraits of the Jersey Shore,” shared his own rise from homelessness to a daily life of taking care of others.

“I was battling homelessness and battling alcoholism because I’ve never believed in myself,” Andrus said. “It took getting shot in the head by a police officer when I was caught in the crossfire, laying in the street almost bleeding to death.”

Andrus said the opportunity to take advantage of a second chance at life and meeting an amazing woman gave him a sense of determination.

“Homeless people matter because they are God’s children,” stressed Andrus. “I want the commissioners to know that we need them to please do something.”

Local interfaith leaders and homeless advocates agreed that Ocean County leaders need to do more.

And – it appears Turnbach may be the person to make things happen.

“I’ve already started conversations with Commissioner Quinn based on this walk and we’ve discussed setting something up in Toms River,” said Turnbach. “That’s where they think is the most positive response from the township and the community.” Toms River Township began a Housing and Homeless Coalition a couple of years ago to address critical housing issues. Pastor Susan Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church said the group partners with non-profits and government agencies in working on the creation of a local emergency and transitional housing center.

Quinn acknowledged that he and the commissioners have been working with Turnbach and volunteer groups to develop a solution for the county’s homeless crisis.

According to Quinn, while county government officials agree there’s a need for transitional housing, they don’t want to own an entity or build one or maintain one. Instead, the plan is to help non-profits who have expressed an interest in taking on the venture.

“Terrance is a great asset to us and has connections with all these different groups,” Quinn said. “I truly believe that right now, we have the support of the Board of Commissioners to be able to try and push this along and get funding. The American Rescue plan money is available, and there may be other options.”

Ocean County is the only county in New Jersey that does not have year-round transitional housing available for those in need. Resources listed on nj211.org document that non-profits and faithbased organizations operate virtually all of the emergency shelters throughout the state.

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By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure has just announced that they will be raising the hourly wage for ride operators up to $20, and other theme park positions such as security, lifeguards and landscapers will range from $16 to $18 per hour.

“Most positions will now pay from $15 to $20 per hour, and leadership positions will pay even more. We want to recruit team members who will maintain our high standards of safety and guest service, and it’s crucial that we offer competitive wages to attract and retain these top employees,” Park President John Winkler said. “This wage increase demonstrates our commitment to being the employer of choice for central New Jersey.”

Those interested can apply to positions jobs in more than 10 diverse departments including rides, food service, retail and lifeguarding. The company is preparing for opening season, as Six Flags Great Adventure is set to open for April 2, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor on May 14 and Six Flags Wild Safari on March 19. The park is also hiring tour guides and gate guards.

“We offer an extremely easy, new application process through text, offer virtual hiring and training for efficiency and convenience, and many great perks like paid internships and flexible scheduling. We’re proud to offer job opportunities for team members as young as 14 and advancement opportunities for those focused on career growth. We welcome second wage earners like teachers and bus

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JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of the agency’s newest police officers from the Ocean County Police Academy’s 111th Basic Police Recruit Class. Chief of Police Matthew Kunz attended the graduation ceremony on March 24 at Georgian Court University along with other Jackson Police Officers.

The graduating officers are: Joshua Gonzalez, William Kozna, Preston Kunz, Travis Moore, John Mucia Jr. and Jenna Waldron.

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─Photo courtesy Jackson Police the academy’s PTC Merit Award, he also received a Perfect Score Certificate. Officers William Kozna, John Mucia Jr. and Jenna Waldron also received the Perfect Score Certificate.

The officers will now be assigned to a Field Training Officer to begin training which will last approximately 12 weeks.

Upon successful completion of the FTO program they will be assigned to a patrol squad.

They wish them continued success in their careers with the Jackson Police Department!

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JACKSON – Do you want to make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer firefighter!

Jackson Twp Vol Fire Co #1 Station 55 is looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals to join their volunteer ranks.

If you are willing to donate your time and energy and contribute to the greater good, they are ready for you.

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Membership Requirements: 18 years of age for probationary membership 16 years of age for junior membership You must live within 5-miles of either: Station 55: 113 N. New Prospect Road; or Substation 55-1: 200 Kierych Memorial Drive

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The Big Kid Toy Show Returns

CREAM RIDGE – The Big Kid Toy Show is back for their 7th Show! This is an event for the whole family. With what could be the world’s largest “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt. Hosted by The Big Kid Store, Repeatedly Voted Best Toy store in Ocean County and located at the Historic New Egypt Flea Market Village! Recently featured on News 12 Local as well as CBS news with John Eliot! This event brings the entire collecting community together with cheap vending spots and free admission it is the largest outdoor event of its kind!

Don’t miss the Spring Big Kid Toy Show on April 30 and newly added Toy Show & Pop Culture Flea Market May 1. New toy vendors each day. Double the days, double the number of toys! Toy Show is from 12 to 6 p.m. Toy Show & Pop Culture Flea Market is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The New Egypt Flea Market Village is located at 933 Monmouth Road Cream Ridge. Admission and parking are free!

Canned food drive both days for the local Helping Hands Food Pantry Sponsored by The Christian Fellowship Church of New

Egypt, cfcnewegypt.com. Drop off in front of Building 11 in the back row.

Vendor Information: Spot cost is $20 per space/per day. You can vend for one day or both!

Vending spots are a 10 x 10 piece of land (outdoors) for you to set up however you want. No electric. Bring your own additional tables and pop ups (weather permitting). Email TheBigKidStore@Gmail.com to reserve Saturday Spots.

Tables not provided Sunday May 1. Bring your own tables and pop ups (weather permitting).

Market tables will be first come first served- no reserve option - for Flea Market Vendors.

Toy Alley returns in the back row! All Sunday Spot Payments will be collected day of, cash only. Vendor set up is Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 5 a.m.

For all information, call The Big Kid Store at 732-359-6328- Mike or Bri or Email TheBigKidStore@Gmail.com. Do not contact the flea market for event information, as they are the venue, not the host.

Food Trucks Festival Seeking Vendors JACKSON – The Jackson Recreation Department is looking for Food Trucks for their upcoming Fireworks & Food Trucks Festival on June 26 at 4 p.m. Applications

are on a first come first serve basis. Items will be awarded in the order they are received. Application deadline is May 2. For information call 732-928-1260.

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“The Beatles: Success, Superstardom, And Separation”

TOMS RIVER – Hear an intimate account of the band that changed pop music culture.

The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host John Paul Groom’s presentation, “The Beatles: Success, Superstardom, and Separation,” on April 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Groom will explore the rise of Beatlemania on both sides of the Atlantic as he discusses their many albums and tours, entry into film, and rapid growth as creative songwriters who expanded the boundaries of popular music.

Born and raised in Liverpool, England, Groom attended the same high school as Paul McCartney and George Harrison; was enrolled in the same Sunday school as John Lennon; frequented the youth club where John met Paul; lived in the same village as George and John; and (of course) is a Beatles fan.

Registration is required for this free program. Sign up and see more details at theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call the Toms River Branch, 732-349-6200.

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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.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Police Explorer Post Comedy Show Fundraiser JACKSON – The Police Explorer Post has rescheduled its Comedy Show Fundraiser for May 13 at the Jackson Mills Fire Station on North County Line Road.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $40. and include an all you can eat pasta dinner and plenty of raff le gift auctions, 50/50, etc. The event is a BYOB event.

Tickets can be purchased at the Watch Com ma nder’s desk i n t he lobby of police headquarters or at County Line Hardware on Bennetts Mills Road. For more infor mation, contact Lt. Mar y Nelson at 732-928-1111. Come out for a fun evening and support the Police Explorer Post!

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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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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.

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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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Another Booster Dose Recommended For Certain People

NEW JERSEY – An additional booster dose for those over age 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals will enhance protection against severe disease due to COVID-19 and its variants, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said.

Today’s updated recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allow these groups who received an initial mRNA booster dose at least four months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster. In addition, the CDC also recommended that adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is ready to proceed with this next phase of booster doses and will work with vaccination partners to continue to ensure ease of access such as walk-in availability. To find a vaccination location, visit covid19.nj.gov/finder.

According to the CDC, for adults and ado-

Our Shore For Ukraine Fundraiser To Be Held In Lavallette

By Bob Vosseller LAVALLETTE – A fundraiser featuring food, music, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and much more will be held on April 23 with funds going directly to support Ukrainian refugees and those in Ukraine.

A minimum donation of $50 per person is requested. Donations will be consolidated by the United States Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese in Philadelphia and sent directly to Ukraine and neighboring countries to provide services and support the victims of the ongoing conflict caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

To reserve tickets or if you have questions, comments or concerns, call or text Jack Sauer at 973-650-4554. You can make checks payable to St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Send or drop off checks to 405 Bay Boulevard, Lavallette NJ 08735. Donations are tax deductible. Donors are urged to include an email address so that they can receive a receipt for tax purposes.

lescents eligible for a first booster dose, these shots are safe and provide substantial benefit.

During the recent Omicron surge, those who were boosted were 21 times less likely to die from COVID-19 compared to those who were unvaccinated, and 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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Composting In Ocean County TOMS RIVER – Travel back to a time when nothing went to waste, “garbage” became “black gold” and farms and gardens flourished in every backyard. New Jersey is called the “Garden State” for a reason and Ocean County has a long agricultural history. Take a lesson from your grandparents and great-grandparents. Stop throwing your “garbage” away and start composting!

Learn how easy it is to turn “waste” into a free-soil amendment for your garden!

Join Sandra Blain-Snow and Tanara Hall from Ocean County Solid Waste Management and Master Composters to learn about composting and gardening in Ocean County. As advocates for the environment, they oversee the County’s public outreach and education on all aspects of recycling,

composting, gardening, and sustainability issues. This program will include classroom and hands-on training in the museum’s garden.

The Ocean County Historical Society’s hybrid (in-person and zoom) presentation is April 30 at 2 p.m., 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. In-person attendance is limited to 25 persons. Individuals attending the in-person

session will receive a free compost bin.

To register for the program, in-person or Zoom, email: oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com stating: 1) your name and April 30; 2) your zip code; 3) the email address OCHS should use to send you instructions for accessing the Zoom program or to confirm your in-person reservation. Masks are optional. No refreshments will be served. No entry fees.

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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.

(20) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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

(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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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) 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 .

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Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad (counts as 1 word).

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office.

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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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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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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. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.

3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar and brown sugar until mixture is very well combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Add egg yolk, milk and vanilla and whisk until 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 measuring spoon with vegetable oil spray. Use greased measuring spoon to drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet in 12 mounds (1 tablespoon each). Respray measuring spoon after ever y 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 cookies until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

8. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve.

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Page 24, The Jackson Times, April 9, 2022

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