The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 12 - No. 1
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Clearing Up Rumors:
Update On The Cottages At Compass Point
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Community News Pages 8-13
Dr. Izzy Sound News Page 16
Inside The Law Page 19
Classifieds Page 21
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Neighbors are concerned about the Cottages at Compass Point development, but the owner said that there is a long-range plan for construction. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT - When the Cottages at Compass Point were first proposed to the Planning Board in 2020, the project faced considerable opposition. Concerns about increased traffic and potential tax revenue shortfalls were voiced by residents. The project continues to be a source
of controversy for area locals. Since construction began in 2021, skepticism has persisted, with criticisms about the homes being too close to one another and the project’s slow progress. Some have even compared the luxuriously designed cottages to military (Rumors - See Page 4)
July 6, 2024
Youth Services Revamped To Serve Diverse Needs
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Youth Services has undergone a major transformation, moving away from programs focused on juvenile supervision to one offering a wide range of services for at-risk and disadvantaged youth. The shift will result in helping approximately 5,500 young people in just this year. Previously known as the Juvenile in Need of Supervision (JINS) program, the Center primarily served a small number of court-mandated youth. Commissioner Jack Kelly said he envisioned a more expansive program that would proactively reach out to at-risk youth and offer them the support they needed to succeed. The impetus for the change dates to 2020 and a meeting with Jonathan Carman, Superintendent of Ocean County’s Department of Juvenile Services. “We still work with the courts, but we’re not under their jurisdiction,” said Kelly, who serves as liaison to Juvenile Services. Kelly explained that the original purpose of the JINS program was to deter youth from ending up in the Juvenile Detention Center by showing them firsthand what life inside the facility was like. “We still do that now, but differently than we did,” Kelly explained. “We do it without the threat and inviting the kids in and doing the job (with better programs).” Kelly added that he initially proposed some ideas, but he credited Carman and his staff for (Youth - See Page 5)
Relay For Life Runs Miles Toward A Cure
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – This is a race where prizes are awarded before anyone steps foot on the track. The reason for this is that so many of the participants are already several laps into their own run. The Berkeley-Lacey Relay For Life celebrated cancer survivors and caretakers as well as raising money during a
weekend-long event. Groups gathered at Veterans Park in Berkeley. The opening ceremony featured medals given out to survivors, with an explanation of how many years they’ve been cancer-free and the type of cancer they had. Some had multiple types. There were also awards given out to caregivers, who are often the unseen and
unsung heroes behind the scenes. Staying overnight has several meanings. One of which has to do with showing that there is dawn after the night – light follows darkness. The other represents the round-the-clock struggle that families have with this disease, event lead Robyn Griffith said. (Cure - See Page 6)
Photo by Chris Lundy The first lap around Veterans Park was by cancer survivors.
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