TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 18 - No. 25
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Bon Jovi Guest Stars At Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
October 29, 2022
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Inside The Law Page 19
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Jon Bon Jovi sampled chili from each of the competitors and switched hats as fi rst responders offered them to him. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A fiery competition between almost a dozen first responder teams left crowds of people licking their lips as taste-testers in J BJ Soul Kitchen’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Guests began lining
up outside the fence of the Hooper Avenue location as early as 9 a.m. and traveled from as far away as Brazil. Though preliminary reports gave no hint rocker Jon Bon Jovi planned to be on site, the promise of raising funds for a good cause made the trip worthwhile.
Most know Bon Jovi as a Jersey boy with Sayreville roots. While his music and looks cause many to swoon, the mission he’s created deserves more than its share of attention. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation began back in 2006 to help combat hunger, poverty and homelessness.
Community Sharing Their Joy Through Donations
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – You might have already heard it on the radio – people are hoping to Share the Joy by giving what they can to those less fortunate. WJRZ (100.1) is again looking to fill a Pepsi truck with donations. They’ll be broadcasting live from the ShopRite at 860 Fischer Boulevard in Toms River from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 18 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 19. During
this time, they’ll be actively collecting and packing away food and supplies that will then be sorted and given to those in need. The groups they’ve partnered with include: Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean, which is looking for non-perishable food items and frozen turkeys. The Jersey Shore Animal Center, which is looking for dog and cat food, pet toys, and blankets. (Donations - See Page 9)
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Not only does the JBJ Soul Foundation provide warm nutritious meals at its Toms River location, but it’s also involved in setting up affordable housing. The local restaurant accepts donations for its healthy meals and provides in-need customers a (Guest - See Page 6)
–Photo By Bob Vosseller The Mark III Motel, located at the intersection of Carteret Avenue and Central Avenue in the northern end of Seaside Heights, is expected to be replaced with seven homes by developer 207 Carteret LLC. By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Things weren’t looking good for the borough in the fall of 2012 - its famous roller coaster was lying in the ocean amidst the devastation of SuperStorm Sandy which damaged many a residence in the community. The “home for family fun since 1913” had lost much of its boardwalk and had some major cleaning (Sandy - See Page 4)
Local Family Makes Halloween Parade Float A Tradition By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – To say the Davis family loves Halloween would be an understatement. Their enjoyment of the holiday is only surpassed by their dedication to being noticed during the annual Toms River
Halloween Parade. Township resident Tara Davis said thanks to her husband Ed and their children, the family has been entering the family f loat division of the Toms River Halloween Parade since 2015. “My husband is very talented, and does not give
himself enough credit. He masterminds these floats, costumes, props all from everyday items, cardboard, papier mache, balloons and more.” Davis said her husband, “spends very little money to create these wonderful (Float - See Page 5)
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