Big Time Wrestling In Ocean County – Hometown View

What do Hulk Hogan and Mark Gastineau have in common besides being former big stars with big personalities in their sports? Here’s a hint…they also have something in common with Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson, Mookie Wilson and Jose Canseco.

Give up? All six have or are appearing at the Forked River House. Owner Chris Burris has teamed up with Hickey Sports on a group of celebrity sports appearances this spring in the popular bar and restaurant on Route 9.

The three ex-Mets have already made their way to the area and Canseco was in southern Ocean County on Monday. Tonight Hulkamania will be on display when pro wrestling’s biggest name comes to the Forked River House from 6-8pm and Gastineau, a former New York Jets star will appear on Thursday from 6-8…the same night as the NFL Draft. For details and table reservations you can call the Forked River House at (609) 693-2310.

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey will hold their 12th Annual golf outing on Monday, May 7th at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Presented by Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork the event will help support the work of Caregiver Volunteers whose primary mission is to assist the elderly in our community remain independent.

Each month more than 1000 volunteers help people throughout Ocean County with everything from taking them to doctors appointments and food shopping to just spending time with elderly neighbors who are lonely. I will once again serve as the emcee of the Awards Dinner after the golf is done for the day. For information on the outing you can call (732) 505-2273 or visit caregivervolunteers.org

Howell High School did not have to look far for a replacement for football coach Cory Davies who stepped down last month after 21 seasons. Derek Reichenbecher, who played for and coached with Davies, was named the Rebels head coach earlier this week.

Former Monsignor Donovan High School basketball standout Sean Grennan is leaving Seton Hall at the end of the school year and will transfer to another program. Grennan struggled for much of his freshman year after undergoing an emergency appendectomy a week before the season began and averaged just 4 minutes a game. The Sea Girt resident will have 3 years of eligibility left after sitting out the upcoming season.