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of community and care,” implored Monaco. “And aspire to be in some small way, like the heroes and helpers whose stories continue to live on from that day.” “We honor these people and our past by preserving those memories,” Monaco continued. “And by carrying their spirit with us into the future, into spaces of learning, reflection and renewal.” Many of those attending the college’s remembrance ceremony were either too young or not yet born when Photo by Stephanie Faughnan the 9-11 attacks happened. Justin Pfeifer, a history lecOCC administration were joined by elected officials for the September turer at the college, spoke 11 ceremony. at the event and mentioned how the passage of time By Stephanie Faughnan who perished in the tragedies of TOMS RIVER - Ocean County that fatal day in 2001, she added impacts people differently. Like College President Dr. Pamela remembrances for those who have many who witnessed the tragedy Monaco spoke at the college’s 9-11 since died from illnesses related to unfold, Pfeifer clearly remembered Remembrance Ceremony, drawing the terrorist attack. Monaco also where he was when he first heard attention to the eerie similarities recalled the shared unity of a nation the news. At the time, he was a between the two days precisely 23 that stood together in the face of student in a high school art class. “Generations come and generayears apart. Both were warm, clear, danger, adversity, and strife. and filled with bright sunlight. But, “Today, as we each reflect upon tions go, and with the advancing as Monaco pointed out, there was what September 11 means to us years, the spirit of 9-11 becomes a a stark difference. individually, I hope we can also historical event rather than a shared (9/11 Tribute - See Page 4) As Monaco recited the numbers recommit ourselves to that sense
Animal Advocates Want More TNVR Programs By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – There are so many benefits to a trap, neuter, vaccinate and release program that animal advocates want to see the entire region blanketed with them. The idea is that volunteers trap outside cats. The animals are taken to a vet where they are spayed or neutered, and then vaccinated against common diseases. If the animal is friendly to humans, it can be put up for adoption. However, if it has
been feral for too long, it will be released back into the wild – healthy and without the ability to make any more kittens. Brian Hackett, the director of government and community relations for the Associated Humane Societies (AHS), said that in New Jersey, it’s vital for the public and elected officials to allow TNVR programs to humanely reduce the stray cat population. “Animal shelters are under tremendous strain,” he said. People are adopting less
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New Code Blue Shelter Planned By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Despite concerns about the future of a Code Blue shelter in Toms River’s Riverwood Park Recreation Center, homeless individuals in Ocean County will continue to have access to warm shelter during freezing temperatures. Ocean County is required by state law to implement and fund Code Blue emergency warming centers. However, the shelters may be operated by non-profit organizations that have experience serving homeless individuals. The Code Blue activation period runs from November 1 to March 31, with the highest risk of personal harm occurring from December to February. Last year, the list of Code Blue warming centers included the one facilitated by Just Believe in Riverview Park, and others run by Refuge House of Prayer in Toms River, True Vine Community Service in Bayville and Forked River, and Greater Bethel Church-Faith Fellowship in Lakewood. Reliable sources have indicated that the county intends to use one of its buildings in the Pleasant Plains section of Toms River to ensure there are enough beds to protect the homeless from extreme cold weather this season. Authorities have not yet named the non-profit that will facilitate the dedicated county-owned warming center operations. The facility is expected to accommodate between 30 to 50 people. Ocean County’s budget for Code Blue funding is nearly $400,000 this season. This includes $225,000 from the Board of Commissioners and $130,000 from the New Jersey Division of Family Development. An additional $35,815 represents the first disbursement from the Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund. “When we created this trust fund in 2023, one of the key uses for the money was to help fund the Code Blue program which provides overnight warming centers for the homeless when temperatures fall below freezing,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Barbara Jo Crea in a press release. “These centers also provide resources and services needed to put our residents back on the (New Code - See Page 5)
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