TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 19 - No. 19
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Community News Pages 10-15
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18
Inside The Law Page 28
Classifieds Pages 25
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Two separate sailboat races could be seen from the edge of the water. By Stephanie Faughnan ISLAND HEIGHTS – Despite an ominous b a ckd r o p of bl a ck clouds and sticky humidity, Sailfest NJ 2023 proved irresistible to thousands who flocked to the waterfront. The festival smoothly sailed past the looming storm threats that ultimately never materialized. In contrast, B e r kel e y of f i c i a l s canceled Community
Pride Day a day in advance due to adverse weather predictions. And Barnegat’s Pirate Day abruptly stopped at 1 pm when thunder and lightning was witnessed. Sailfest NJ first hit the water in Toms River’s Huddy Park as a modest sailboat race and coastal gathering in 1991. However, the event proved popular, and they soon needed a new harbor.
As the wave of enthusiasm for the event swelled, Sailfest NJ decided to drop its anchor at a fresh location in 1995. The scenic River Avenue spot in Island Heights has consistently lured more than 15,000 attendees each year, spanning from landlubbers to fervent nautical devotees. Sailfest NJ 2023 beckoned visitors into a world of endless adventures, commencing
September 16, 2023
with a voyage of discovery amidst a bustling assembly of 125 vendors. Among them, numerous crafters passionately embraced nautical themes, while local businesses eagerly extended their offerings. Families reveled in the joyful chaos of kiddie inflatable slides while sailboat races danced gracefully across the river’s surface, a mesmerizing display of (Sailfest- See Page 4)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Two Alpacas enjoy grazing some of the grass in front of the entrance of the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library in Lavallette during a recent program. By Bob Vosseller L AVA LLET T E – A man was walking some rather tall animals on a leash recently in front of the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library. If you tried to guess what breed the strange dogs were, you’d be barking up the wrong tree. The man was Joe Ca mpa nga of O ut of Sight Alpacas of Waretown and he was actually walking two alpacas for a special
program at the library which drew a large crowd of adults and children. The alpacas enjoyed doing a little grazing of the g rass before show t i me. “I n addition to alpacas we have other animals. We have pigs, miniature donkeys, ponies, horses, lambs, goats, giant rabbits and even ibis which is a real tall bird. We do farm tours all the time and we’re open to the public,” (Alpacas - See Page 4)
On Sept. 11, Ceremonies Recall What Brought Us Together
Photo By Bob Vosseller Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill joins members of the Township Council and officers of Fire Company No. 1. The Fire Company held a 9/11 ceremony on Main Street.
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – There were numerous services held in municipalities across Ocean County on September 11 including Toms River, Jackson and Manchester townships – as well as two county ceremonies. The first Day of Remembrance observance
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was hosted by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners in the courtyard by 119 Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph Vicari welcomed those in attendance which included Commissioners Virginia “Ginny” Haines and
Barbara Jo Crea, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, 9th District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and various other officials, staff and members of the public. The ceremony served to remember the tragic events and lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Nineteen
Ocean County residents were among the almost 3,000 people that perished that day. Countless others have died as a result of Sept. 11 illnesses. The event also served to remember the men and women of the military that were lost during the War on Terror. (9/11- See Page 5)
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