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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Bagpipers were easy to find at this year’s Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade held in Seaside Heights.

By Bob Vosseller 12 but marchers and ic. While the crowd people began lining SEASIDE HEIGHTS pipe bands returned returned and, spirits up as early as 10:30 – The luck of the Irish to the emerald lined remained high, eater- a.m. ran out when Moth- Boulevard on April 2. ies and taverns were W h e n yo u r f i r s t er Nature rained on The postponement filled and spectators name is “Sunshine” t h e O c e a n C o u n t y of a few weeks didn’t n o t o n l y p r ov i d e d you tend to have an St. Patrick’s Day Pa- diminish the fun. The some green, but wore opt i m ist ic v iew on rade (and a number parade was canceled it as well. life. “We’re hoping to of other parades in last year due to the The spring weather have a great day. Sell the state) on March COVID-19 pandem- was a nice bonus and (Parade - See Page 4)

April 9, 2022

Hundreds Walk To Urge County Leaders To House The Homeless

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – 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 housing concepts.

Last Saturday, Hutchinson joined 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 truck 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 every 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.”

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Coach Nastase Leaves Legacy Of Basketball Success

By Chris Christopher Bob Nastase was several things.

Educator. Family man. Old school. A f ier y coach who stopped at nothing to push his teams to championships. A tyrant. Merciless. A perfectionist.

Nastase was the head boys basketball coach at Toms River High School, later known as Toms River South, during the 1964-65 season.

Intrigued by the Biddy Bas-

ketball League in the township, Nastase left Toms River and built his legend at Lakewood beginning during the 1965-66 campaign. He coached the Piners to Holiday Jubilee, Shore Conference divisional, Shore Conference Tournament, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association sectional and state Group titles. His 1966-67 and 1974-75 teams captured NJSIAA Group III state championships. He guided the Toms River North Mariners to crowns during the 1990s.

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Nastase died of natural causes at the age of 86 on March 13, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. A member of Nastase’s first 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.” said Engel, who was to own Engel Fuel in Lakewood with his brother, Marty. “There were

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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 1977-78 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 (Coach - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 some cookies and enjoy the entertainment,” Girl Scout leader Sunshine Miller of Beachwood said. She joined Stefanie O’Connor of Pine Beach and members of Girl Scout Troop 77 on the sidewalk who were selling Girl Scout Cookies.

They weren’t the only troop taking advantage of the crowd during the parade and hawking boxes of Thin Mints and Samoas. Other troops were present as well. As they awaited potential customers to pass by, a golf cart carrying Kevin Nulle of Pine Beach and a member of the Marine Corps League stopped by. They had a mission as well.

Sharing some history, Nulle said, “the first Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade originated on Oak Street, Toms River by the Ocean County Mall. It was led by one banner, one van, and three police cars. My mom has a front-page Asbury Park Press picture of her and her best friend carrying the lead banner.”

“Because of COVID-19 and not being able to do this last year we’ve had a decrease in volunteers. Every band that comes, we need to pay them. Some of these local businesses pay money to sponsor the bands. We have a decrease in volunteers so we are going down the street searching for people to be volunteers,” Nulle said.

Naqiyah Royster, 12, of Manahawkin and Jaelyn Schmitz, 12, Toms River

had a purpose as well beyond simply enjoying the parade. “Jaelyn said, “we’re selling stuff and the money is going to animal shelters.” The items included green hats, emerald necklaces and other parade items.

Naqiyah added that she and her cousin were not part of a club, but were doing it simply because they wanted to.

Klee’s Irish Pub was already packed by 11 a.m. and was among those local businesses that sponsor a band. Ryan’s Deli and Grill, another fixture on the borough boulevard was preparing corn beef sandwiches for those parade participants and spectators who wanted a spot of lunch before noon.

There were a number of roving vendors with carts along the parade route who called out to those sitting on the sidewalk who wanted to buy a $3 hot pretzel and a bottle of water Dogs of all shapes and sizes, some wearing green attire and at least one bulldog in a leather motorcycle jacket, joined their owners watching the parade.

Women of Irish Heritage of West Orange as well as the WOIH Jersey Shore chapter were among the regularly represented Irish organizations that strolled down the street.

The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Ocean County Chapter, the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Jackson Township and the Ocean County Pipes and Drums were also cheered on as they passed by.

This year’s Grand Marshal John F.

Lightbody, the fire chief of the Toms R iver Fi re De pa r t ment St at ion 28, waved to those along the route while wearing his parade sash atop a f ire truck.

The “Junkin Irishman” of Wayne N.J. wearing a green, white and orange wig (the colors of the Irish f lag) and a long green tie as he drove his junk removal vehicle down the boulevard.

One northern New Jersey resident who was present with her young son sporting an orange beard and green top hat remarked, “we are just visiting the area.

I grew up in New Jersey. This isn’t our first time at this parade. It is gorgeous today. They got a nice day and when you reschedule you never know what the weather will be like. I think it is a perfect day for it.”

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Local Girl Scouts and their leaders join members of the Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee prior to the start of this year’s parade.

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Continued From Page 1 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. 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 Toms River Times, April 9, 2022, Page 5 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’ 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.

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“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 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.

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Continued From Page 1 “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.”

Ter rance Tur nbach, a former Toms River councilman, said he organized the walk to tr y and restart communication with the county commissioners about getting a year-round transitional housing facility for the homeless. A non-prof it a nd t wo fait h-ba sed organizations cur rently r un Code Blue warming centers from November 1 to March 31.

“We had 126 guests at our Code Blue center at River wood 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. Tur nbach said the fact that it was a cold day seemed appropriate.

“We don’t want to be comfortable,” suggested Tur nbach 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 O c e a n C ou nt y C om m is sione r s de clined his suggestion they join him to experience the frigid temperatures without shelter.

However, three county leaders were on hand for Saturday’s walk. Ocean

C o u n t y D e p u t y D i r e c t o r Vi r g i n i a “Ginny” Haines, Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea, and Commissioner Gar y Quinn all heard the event’s introductory remarks. The three also joined the clamorous procession led by the Toms R iver 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 becau se we’re upset that the war ming centers are being closed right now,” said Emma Br uker, a member of the Toms R iver South Color Guard. “Ocean Count y is the only county (in New Jersey) without a place for the homeless all year round.”

Protesters held signs that said taxes f rom legalized can nabis businesses could help pay for a shelter.

At the end of the walk, the th ree cou nt y gover n ment off icials stayed a n d l i s t e n e d t o r e n e we d c r ie s fo r assistance from a couple of familiar f igures who personally experienced homelessness themselves.

“I was homeless for eleven months, three weeks, and f ive days with f ive kids,” said Apostle Thomas Simpson of Lakewood, founder of the T.E.S. More T han Conquers Mi nist r ies.

“I slept in a basement, and when it rained, water came in the basement, and the r ugs would f loat.”

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.

Gregor y Andr us, 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.

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Continued From Page 6 battling alcoholism because I’ve never believed in myself,” Andr us said. “It took getting shot in the head by a police off icer when I was caught in the crossf ire, laying in the street almost bleeding to death.”

Andr us 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 mat ter because t hey a re God’s ch i ld re n ,” st re sse d Andr us. “I want the com missioners 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 Tur nbach 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 somethi ng up i n Toms R iver,” said Tur nbach. “That’s where they thin k is the most positive response from the township and the community.”

To m s R i v e r To w n s h i p b e g a n a Housi ng a nd Homeless Coalit ion a couple of years ago to address critical housing issues. Pastor Susan Jones of

Holy Cross Lutheran Church said the group par tners with non-prof its and gover nment agencies in working on the creation of a local emergency and transitional housing center.

Quinn acknowledged that he and the com m issione r s h ave be e n work i ng with Tur nbach and volunteer groups to develop a solution for the county’s homeless crisis.

According to Quinn, while county gover nment off icials agree there’s a need for t ra nsit ional housi ng, 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 suppor t 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 yearround transitional housing available for those in need. Resources listed on nj211.org document that non-prof its and faith-based organizations operate virtually all of the emergency shelters throughout the state.

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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.”

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Continued From Page 5 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

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.

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 inf luence on student-athletes. So in that regard his legacy lives on.”

RIP coach Nastase.

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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.

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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,

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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TOMS RIVER – High School North’s Dance Academy competed at the Teen Arts Festival at Ocean County College March 22, and followed that up by participating in a workshop.

At the 45-minute workshop, hosted by Kimberlee Gerstheimer in the Grunin PAA Dance Studio, exercises were rooted in self-discovery, collaboration, and reflection using improvisation, contemporary dance-class elements, and collaborative creative opportunities. It was a refreshing and enlightening endeavor following the heat of competition, and yet another invaluable experience for a troupe in the middle of a modern dance artist residency.

As for the Teen Arts competition, teacher

Mindy O’Connor had her students prepared, but also enabled them to exercise some creative control.

“For the festival,” said O’Connor, “I allow the students to be creative and choreograph a piece of their own in whatever style they want.”

Students presented their routines, which included a contemporary solo and group, an acro/lyrical duet, a hip hop number, and a Latin group.

Results were announced and senior Julianna Bolish was selected to represent Ocean County at the State Teen Arts based on her piece, “Her.” Congratulations to Julia, who continued this year’s successful showing for district students at Teen Arts.

Downtown Toms River Spring Festival

TOMS RIVER – Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and the downtown businesses for the First Spring Festival on April 9 from 1 to 8 p.m.

They will be kicking off the spring sea-

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TOMS RIVER – Many Ocean County children in need will have fresh personal-care and toiletry items, thanks to generous county residents who have responded overwhelmingly to the Ocean County Library’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club collection drive.

The lengthy list of contributors includes the Filipino-American Community Development Center of Toms River, whose volunteers carried nearly 20 boxes of items, including 12 cases of hand sanitizer, to the Toms River Branch.

Members of Manchester Township High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) and Key Club chapters amassed eight boxes full of much-needed items by mid-month, and delivered them to the Library’s Manchester Branch.

According to NHS Advisor MaryEllen Fecanin, “The expectation for both Key Club and

NHS students is…to demonstrate leadership and community service. They really coordinated this on their own.”

Key Clubbers solicited donations locally, and received items from Connecticut-based High Ridge Brands. They received community service credits for their efforts. NHS students fulfilled a requirement to perform community-oriented activities along with peer tutoring.

The students also donated knitted yarn “soap sacks,” created by volunteers of Supporting A Community with Kindness (SACK), the non-profit group founded in 2017 by shore resident Stacy Wiener that serves support agencies, food pantries, veterans’ clinics, homeless shelters, and relief efforts.

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TRAC Gallery Show TOMS RIVER – Looking for artists, age 60 and above to join this County show. Professional and non-professional artists are welcome. 11 categories of arts and crafts. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mentions ribbons will be awarded in each category. 1st place winners move

on to the State Exhibit.

Opening reception is June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the TRAC Gallery. This show will hang through June 25. Rewards Ceremony will be held at the closing reception on June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m.

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Upcoming Blood Drives TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in the Toms River area which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled next month: April 7: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River; from 1 to 7 p.m.

April 21: Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

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Holiday City South Men’s Club Auto Show

TOMS RIVER – The Men’s Club is pleased to announce they will be holding their 3rd annual Vintage Auto show on May 24. The car show will be held in the parking lot at 139 Santiago Drive, Toms River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

They are hoping to have about 75 to 100 cars to view. They will have peer judging this year and will be handing out 15 trophies this year.

If anyone who has a classic car and would like to enter the car in the show, call Bill Holencsak at 732-570-7213. The registration fee for showing your car will be $15. They are hoping for

homeowners to come out and enjoy the day to view all the beautiful show cars. The show is free to all admirers of the classic cars. They will have food to purchase and a 50/50. The Ocean County Vintage Auto Museum will be raffling off their beautiful 1965 Green Ford Mustang GT Convertible The Ocean County Vintage Automobile Museum has their own display of Vintage Cars which they change every few months and they are located at 188 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant.

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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TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library in Toms River have planned their annual Used Book sale for May 19 through 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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.

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

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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 adolescents 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.

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.

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Around The Jersey Shore Our Roots Run Deep

BEACHWOOD – Educators Roundtable “Our Roots Run Deep” will be on April 27 at Jakes Branch County Park. Celebrating 25 years of local connections, culture and conservation.

Registration is now open. Open House begins at 2:30 p.m., festivities conclude at 8:30 p.m. Light dinner, exhibitors, educational resources, workshops, field trips, keynote & door prizes. Fee is $25 for adults, $15 for college students (ID required).

Keynote: Outdoor movie, “Kiss the Ground,” narrated by Woody Harrelson aspires to resolve humanity’s greatest challenge: balance the climate, restore lost ecosystems, create abundant food supplies and secure our species’ future through sustainable soil management.

Since 1997, the Ocean County Soil Conser-

Ortley Beach Town-Wide Garage Sale

ORTLEY BEACH – Getting ready for spring cleaning? Why not take advantage of the townwide garage sale set for May 21!

Friends of Ortley Beach is once again sponsoring a town-wide garage sale. A donation of $10 will get your address on the map that will be available to shoppers online and for pick up at local businesses. They will also place street

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vation District and our many partners have been hosting this much anticipated annual event. The Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable is a professional development engagement designed for educators to enhance their knowledge of local natural resources, culture and history.

Educators attend experiential workshops and receive an array of valuable tools and resources that support the development of environmental stewardship in the students they teach.

Learn more at: soildistrict.org/environmental-educators-roundtable. Hosted By: Ocean County Soil Conservation District & Ocean County Parks and Recreation For more information and to register, contact: Becky Laboy, education@soildistrict. org, 609-991-1534

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Photo Of The Week

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

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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 sus-

tainability 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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Around The Jersey Shore Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Returns

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s free Household Hazardous Waste Collection program will return as residents get ready for some spring cleaning.

All Ocean County residents can take advantage of the program. Businesses and institutions are not eligible. Pre-registration is required, and can be done online at co.ocean.nj.us/recycle, or you can call 732-506-5047. Proof of residency is also required.

Collection dates are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include: April 10 – Lakewood Public Works, 1 America Avenue May 7 – Stafford Township Public Works, 320 Haywood Road June 11 – Manchester Township Public Works, 1360 Route 70

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Among the items that can be dropped off are: paints/thinners, batteries, solvents, aerosols, pool chemicals, pesticides/herbicides, cleaning supplies, waste oil, gasoline, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, mercury switches/devices (thermostats) and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Items not being accepted include: electronics, cylinders (oxygen tanks), asbestos, radioactive materials (smoke detectors), infectious wastes, explosives (fireworks, gunpowder, boat flares) and unknown materials.

All materials, with the exception of oil and gasoline, should be in the original containers. A limit of 200 pounds of dry materials and 20 gallons of liquid material is allowed per household. No containers

larger than five gallons are accepted.

Municipal recycling centers and the county’s recycling centers allow for yearround drop off a host of materials including used paint and waste oil. Residents can use the drop offs located at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood, or the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center based in Manahawkin from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“I am happy to announce that we have set up the first three dates for the 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection program,” said Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

She added, “this program has helped our residents safely dispose of household hazardous materials for over 30 years. It has grown in popularity and importance as we all embrace the importance of our environment and also safety.”

During last year’s Household Hazardous Waste collection program, the county collected over 130 tons of hazardous waste.

In 2021, more than 2,900 households participated in the program, which was a 24 percent increase from 2020.

“We take great pride in our environment in Ocean County and this helps reduce the potential for environmental damage,” said the Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John P. Kelly said.

Commissioner Crea announced that additional collection dates for 2022 will be scheduled in the future.

For additional information, visit co. ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/.

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By Alyssa Riccardi M ANCHESTER – Author ities are still investigating a fatal four-car crash from Tuesday morning that resulted in one confirmed death and several others injured.

The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. in the area of Whitesville Road and Route 571. According to police, 30-year-old Danielle Bowker of Toms River was driving westbound on Route 571 when she failed to maintain her lane while taking a right-hand curve. As a result, she stuck a New Jersey Department of Transpor tation that was going eastbound on Route 571.

The truck was driven by 30-year-old Eduardo Rivera of Hamilton Township with 26-year-old Daniel Septor of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township in the passage seat.

After Bowker hit the truck, the truck lost control and proceeded to collide

into another car driven by 48-year-old Michael Sadis of Toms River. Subsequently, Sadis was pushed off the roadway into an embankment, police said.

The truck continued in the same direction until it hit another car driven by 58-year-old Paul Lambert of Toms River.

The crash resulted in Bowker, Rivera and Septor sustaining minor injuries and were all transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment. Lambert had to be airlifted to Jersey Shore Universit y Medical Center in Neptune, and is cur rently listed in critical condition. Sadis was pronounced deceased at the scene.

At this time, the crash is under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Off ice Vehicular Homicide Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

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Around The Jersey Shore Six Flags Great Adventure Opens

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The 2022 season for Six Flags Great Adventure opened on April 2.

As they’re nearing the park’s 50th year, the property will celebrate with an array of beautification and modernization efforts as well as a wide range of enhancements and dozens of projects set to be completed this spring and summer.

Six Flags Great Adventure operating dates and hours are as follows: April 9 to 22: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 23 to 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 and 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily April 9 to 24.

Six Flags Great Adventure park opening additions include: Entry Pavilion – Guests will begin their theme park adventure at a new front gate pavilion featuring high-tech, touchless security screening; Single Rider Lines – To shorten wait times by filling in every available seat, single rider lines will be available at Jersey Devil Coaster, El Toro, Nitro and Medusa; Restaurant Makeovers – Two of the park’s largest indoor restaurants, Yum Yum Café and Granny’s, will feature new floors, décor, menu boards, and traffic flow. Granny’s will also feature a new, outdoor bar; New ‘Giraffe Encounter’ Safari VIP Tour – This new safari VIP experience will take guests on an off-road adventure on open-air trucks. An informative and engaging tour guide will lead guests through seven sections of the Wild Safari and provide an opportunity to hand-feed giraffes at Camp Aventura. Guests can see the safari’s new babies, including three giraffe calves, Sawyer the rhinoceros, red lechwe and sable calves, and more.

The Wild Safari also features an expanded, twolane roadway with five newly paved miles. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance or at the park, and tours will run from the theme park’s Frontier Adventures section weekends through Sept. 4; Digital Maps – With a focus on conservation, Six Flags has transitioned from paper maps to digital maps. Guests will utilize oversized map boards throughout the park and scan a QR code to access the map easily on their phones; Q SMART Technology – To improve the guest experience through enhanced ride line speed and efficiency, Six Flags will transition its’ THE FLASH™ Pass Q-bot to mobile Q SMART technology. From the convenience of a mobile phone and the ease of an app, with the touch of a button guests will be able to maximize their time in the park, spending less time waiting in line and more time enjoying rides, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Guests can purchase THE FLASH Pass for one ride or a full day rental; New Coffee Creations – The park will feature freshly-brewed coffee creations at Sweet Treats, proudly serving Starbucks®; “Wow” Moments – More emphasis will be placed on creating “Wow” moments through fun and memorable guest interactions, beautiful landscaping views including whimsical topiaries and additional seating for relaxation. Other enhancements include hydration stations to refill

large water bottles; self-service drink machines for faster service in major dining locations; new pavement; new sod; painting projects including the tent-topped Boardwalk Games Center and Attitudes gift shop in the Boardwalk section, and the Main Street fountain and Buccaneer pools; new retention wall seating in the Lakefront section and a new wooden deck at the classic Buccaneer ride.

Project slated for spring/summer completion: The Return of Medusa – Thrill seekers will delight in the return of the snake-haired Gorgon to Frontier Adventures—a seven-looping beast unveiled in 1999 as the world’s first floorless, toprail roller coaster, Medusa. The ride was re-branded to BIZARRO™ 10 years later, but will return in its original form with a new color palette, logo, and Gold Rush-era backstory later this spring. The ride will operate while its transformation progresses; Jr. Thrillseekers – Great Adventure will complete the two-year renovation of this action-packed section this summer. Formerly Safari Kids, the park’s largest family area will offer eight rides, all perfect for parents to enjoy with their little ones, like Lil’ Devil Coaster - the kiddie counterpart to Jersey Devil Coaster. The section will also feature shopping, dining, new, shaded seating, and the reintroduction of Barnstormer; Summer Vibes Festival – Guests will drench themselves in a kaleidoscope of color at this new, summer festival, which will run July 16 to August 14. Mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, bold, eye-popping spectacles, live entertainment, and colorful curiosities will immerse guests in the reverie of summer; Fatburger® – Since 1952, Fatburger has been serving delicious, made-to-order food. Now with more than 200 locations worldwide, Fatburger will deliver hot and fresh treats to guests in Adventure Alley later this spring, like juicy beef burgers and IMPOSSIBLE™ burgers, creamy chocolate and vanilla milkshakes, crispy skinny fries and chili cheese fries; New Dining Options – The park will expand its culinary options with freshly roasted rotisserie chicken at Granny’s and hand-spun cotton candy at Sugar Shack and Golden Kingdom Funnel Cake later this spring; Family Restrooms – To better accommodate the needs of all guests, the theme park will introduce two new family restrooms to the Adventure Alley section later this spring; Johnny Rockets Pavilion – Johnny Rocket’s outdoor dining patio will sport new wooden pavilion shade covering later this spring; BATMAN™ The Ride – The epic, floorless, chairlift-style BATMAN The Ride will showcase a shiny, new coat of paint this spring.

This five-looping scream machine continues to rank as a fan favorite. The ride will operate while its beautification progresses; Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Units will be available in the theme park, water park and safari parking lots this summer; and New Entry Marquee – A massive, new Six Flags marquee with digital board will replace the marquee on Rt. 537 this summer.

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Around The Jersey Shore 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 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.

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.

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

Holiday City South Garden Club BERKELEY – Newly established Holiday City South Garden Club is having its first plant sale in conjunction with the HCS Men’s Club Auto Show on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holiday City South, 139

Santiago Drive, Toms River. Flowers, herbs, vegetable plants and hanging baskets will be available. Contact Carroll Baszkowski at cbaszkowski@aol.com or732 341-4518 for more information.

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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 Jersey Shore will celebrate inspiring community leaders at its Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on April 27, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale.

The annual event will raise support to provide leadership experiences to more than 10,000 Girl Scouts across Monmouth and Ocean counties and ensure that girls in need can access year-round Girl Scout programs.

“Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is proud to recognize outstanding role models in our community for their strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on life-long learning, along with their dedication to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in others,” said Heather Coburn, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

Honorees at the 2022 gala include: Women of Distinction Heather Barberi - Grunin Foundation Tasha Youngblood Brown - Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) Dr. Antoinette Clay - Ocean County College Martha Delehanty - Commvault Jacqueline K. Shea - New Jersey Resources Community Partner L&L Paving Co. Inc. - Frank (Sandy) McIntyre

Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout Benjamin L. Waldron - Monmouth-Ocean Development Council Full biographies for all honorees can be found at jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/en/give/ special-events/women-of-distinction.html.

A committee of 34 volunteers led by co-chairs Tom Hayes and Paige Baran are planning this special camp-themed event.

Hayes serves as director of consumer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas and is a recipient of the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Award. Baran, honored as a Phenomenal Woman Under 40 in 2017, is an associate at Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck. Baran, a Girl Scout herself, is the troop leader of Troop #50293 and Girl Scout Mom. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, silent auction and raffle, plus introductions of gala honorees

by Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award and those on their way to achieving this top Girl Scout honor. Individual gala tickets are $225. In honor of the 110th Birthday of Girl Scouts, special historical memorabilia will be on display for guests.

Tickets, sponsorships and ads for the event journal may be purchased online at gsfun. org. For more information about opportunities to support the event, including auction donations, contact Valerie Ryan at vryan@ gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

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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-

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Scales And Tales Nature Program

TOMS RIVER – Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native snakes. You will see some of our live snakes up close and personal. Learn what makes these native species so special, and why they are such an important part of the ecosystem. This program is

sure to inspire all young nature lovers.

No registration required.

Program takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. Open to all ages.

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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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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