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A lineup of the many cars and trucks on display. By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY - The sun beat down on Lacey Township High School, but it couldn’t dim the shine of the chrome beauties on display at the Sentimental Cruisers Car Club’s 30 th anniversary show, “A Car Culture Showcase.” Gearheads of all ages came out to admire a dazzling array of vehicles, from vintage classics to modern marvels. The show boasted a diverse
lineup that had something for everyone. Gleaming icons of American muscle – Bel Airs and Corvettes – shared space with meticulously restored European imports. Timeless classics like the Model T drew admirers eager to peek into the past, while cutting-edge sports cars promised exhilarating performance. A towering monster truck defied gravity, adding a touch of modern marvel to the
County Allocates $12.5M To Address Homelessness By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Ocean County has faced longstanding criticism for the absence of a homeless shelter. Recent contract awards indicate the county’s approach to tackling homelessness will be to fund external entities rather than running a shelter itself. “The funds we have allocated support our strategy to entrust the development of transitional housing for the homeless to nonprofits equipped to provide these ser-
vices,” said Commissioner Director Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea. “These initiatives, combined with establishing our Homelessness Task Force and the Homelessness Trust Fund, represent Ocean County’s commitment to preventing homelessness and implementing effective solutions.” This article is the fi rst in a series examining how the Ocean County Board of Commissioners is utilizing $12.5 million (Homeless Fund - See Page 6)
nostalgic scene. Cars ranged from the 1930s to as recently as this year. Many won awards from the club, based on votes cast by visitors. With hoods popped open, attendees got a closer look at the clean engines and intricate details that make these vehicles so unique. It was a feast for the eyes, a chance to reminisce about bygone eras and appreciate the (Cruisers - See Page 4)
July 13, 2024
Waretown School Taxes Up 9.9% By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN - The Ocean Township School Board passed a controversial budget with a 3-2 vote at its final hearing. The budget includes a 9.9 percent tax levy increase, the maximum allowed for struggling districts under a new state law. The vote flipped from the tentative budget proposal in June, when Board President Kelly Zuzic, Vice President Brian Tart, and Patricia Fuchs voted yes, while Justin Pimm and Marie Leaming voted no. Notably, Fuchs and Pimm reversed their votes in the final hearing. Pimm did not explain his change of heart, whereas Fuchs delivered a comprehensive statement outlining her concerns about the proposed 9.9 percent tax levy increase. “The Board of Education’s primary goal is to provide quality education,” Fuchs said. “The 9.9 percent tax levy increase provides immediate relief by generating additional revenue. It doesn’t address the underlying financial challenges faced by our district at the current time and in the future.” Leaming said that she would have voted for the increase if she had to (Taxes - See Page 5)
History Teaches Us: What Was It Like In A Fallout Shelter? By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A small, cramped space. Rationed food and water. Not much to do but sit and wait. But it beat being outside in the radiation. The Berkeley Township Historical Society hosted a speaker who brought actual items from fallout shelters and explained the mindset of people who were looking
at escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia. Jeff Brown, a history teacher at Southern Regional, said his students respond really well to the artifacts he brings in. The items impress the reality of it upon the students. Looking at a “Time” magazine cover lets kids know what people were (Fallout - See Page 14)
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