TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 20 - No. 8
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Photo courtesy Patrick Dispoto’s Facebook Patrick Dispoto made sure his girlfriend, Ruth was safe in his truck before he ran out to the beach in an effort to warn several young people to get off the beach during an approaching thunder and lightning storm.
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Photo By Stephanie Faughnan Ken Krog, who lives in a tent in the woods, was grateful he came across the Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition during the recent heatwave. A dermatologist diagnosed red lesions as basal cell carcinoma and advised him that he needed a plastic surgeon for removal. He has yet to find a doctor willing to perform the procedure for free. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As Ocean County swelters in a heat wave, the plight of the county’s homeless population remains a “hot” topic of concern. While many residents seek relief in air-conditioned homes, others struggle to fi nd shelter
from the brutal sun. The Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition, a collaborative group of faith-based leaders, non-profits, and government agencies, is at the forefront of addressing the crisis. Formed four (Crisis - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE PARK – A Toms River man died while trying to save swimmers during a June 23 storm. Area residents spotted a threatening shelf cloud and the coming of a severe thunderstorm that traveled through several northern barrier island communities from Point Pleasant Beach to Seaside Park. Loud thunder was heard as the wind picked up and around 7 p.m. 58-year-old Patrick Dispoto acted to warn several young people that (Man - See Page 5)
Family Fun Promised Shore Boros American Legion Set To At Ocean County Fair Recall American History On July 4
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Ocean County Fair will again be held at the Robert J. Miller Airpark on Route 530 in Berkeley and will be filled with all the rides, food, and entertainment you’ve come to expect at the annual event.
Entrance to the fairground is $10. Parking is free. The same ride vendor as last year, Campy’s Blue Star Amusements, will be there. Certain days (see below) will have wristbands available for unlimited rides during certain times.
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Expect to see pig races, the Dynamo Dog show, and other animal acts. Depending on when you get there, you might see Sheriff K-9 demonstrations, seeing eye dog demos, horse shows and more. Only exhibit animals (Fair - See Page 7)
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – For the third year in a row, members of Shore Boros American Legion Post 351 is doing something a bit unique to observe the birthday of America. Amid the many barbecues and parades that are held on Independence Day weekend, this event, to be held at the Post at 2 p.m. on July 4, will be a more historic occasion bringing some meaning to the anniversary of the nation.
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Long time American Legion Post 351 member Ian Worrell who originated the idea will join fellow members of the Post, in reading passages of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the Gettysburg Address. Worrell told The Toms River Times that, “Independence Day was an appropriate time to review the historic documents of the nation’s founding fathers. Prior observances have featured Service (History - See Page 7)
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