The BERKELEY Times Vol. 30 - No. 5
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Photos by Chris Lundy Rides were a popular attraction, especially on days when there were unlimited rides for a wristband. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After debuting 77 years ago, the Ocean County Fair provided timeless fun for people of all ages. Campy’s Blue Star Amusements brought rides again, with a variety that went from high-flying to low-riding for any age or thrill level. Thursday night and Sunday afternoon were
set aside for unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband. Food trucks were a welcome addition to the usual fried food offerings. Some other vendors offered cold drinks or snacks. The 4-H tent was, as usual, a highlight of the fair. There, you could see the animals that children had raised throughout
the year. One table had ducklings that were born during the fair. They were tiny, fluffy little critters that seemed fine with being handled and pet. At the horse stables, one enterprising family had a fundraiser: a $2 kissing booth with a pony. Bandito had been a racehorse who had a pretty good career before being rescued. Now, he has a sweet (Ocean County Fair See Page 4)
f ut u re a nd la ck i ng adequate preparation or support, these individuals are abruptly thrust into adulthood without a safety net. The Ocean Count y C om m is sione r’s recent dedication of $12.5 million i n American Rescue Plan Act federal funding is aimed at addressing
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homelessness. In the first part of our series, Jersey Shore Online provided basic information regarding the projects and aimed to debunk myths surrounding those who a re u n housed or at risk. In Part II, the focus shifts to a crucial initiative: the Young
The Sea Scouts, a division of the Boy Scouts, pose with Pirate Dan.
Adult Bridge Housing Program. This project addresses the needs of one of the most vulnerable populations - youth aging out of the system. Many overlook what happens to children once they age out of foster care or group homes. State law mandates that the Depart-
ment of Children and Families provide services to individuals aged 18-21 who were receiving services at age 16 or older. However, many young people who age out of the system lack the ability to become independent and productive
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County Funds Young Adult Housing Program By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A home is a pla ce of comfort, stability, and love for many children. But for countless you ng adults aging out of t he s ys t e m , any glimmer of that secu r it y seem i ngly goes away. Confronted with an uncertain
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By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – A local woman is being mourned by her family, and also the world’s medical community because she was the recipient of a groundbreaking surgery earlier this year. Lisa Pisano, 54, will b e r e me mb e r e d by f r ie nd s a nd fa m ily after her passing on June 7. Her obituary p r o cla i m s t h at he r g randchild ren were the light of her life, and she was committed to her loved ones. “She enjoyed going to the boardwalk, c o ok i ng , wa t ch i ng wrestling and cooking shows, couponing and shopping with her d aug hter, spend i ng t i me w it h her hu sband, children, and grandchildren.” The Navy veteran was a manager at Wawa for
many years. Unfortunately, she also had some medical issues. Her heart failure and end-stage kidney disease brought her before NYU Langone Health where she was the first person to receive a heart pump as well as a genetically engineered pig kidney transplant. Because of her health conditions, she was not a candidate for routine t ransplants. The heart pump was surgically implanted on April 4, according to the hospital. O n A p r i l 12 , d o c tor s t r a nspla nted a gene-edited pig kidney and thymus gland to aid against rejection. “All I want is the opportunity to have a better life,” she said in (Remembered See Page 4)
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