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October 12, 2024
Ducks, Dogs, And Decoys: County Geeks Out At FanNation Rain Fails To Dampen Show
dogs of all sizes and even smalle r d og s l i ke York ies took part in events called big air and ext reme ver tical. Delma r va DockD og s h o s t e d the dog competitions set up on one side of the event with a big swimming pool. “One of the contests is all about how high Photo by Stephanie Faughnan o r f a r t h e s e The craftmanship and art of the decoys was worth admiration. dogs can jump,” said Laura ArBy Stephanie Faughnan visitors from across the coun- teaga of Delmarva DockDogs. TUCKERTON - There’s a try, all eager to enjoy a unique “It’s amazing to see the excitesaying that rain is “good weath- showcase of the Barnegat Bay’s ment from both the dogs and their er for ducks,” and that seemed rich heritage. Over 300 ven- owners.” true for the 42nd annual Old dors offered everything from While many of the canine parTime Barnegat Bay Decoy & handcrafted decoys to folk art, ticipants came from the east coast, Gunning Show. Thousands of hunting and fishing gear, and Arteaga said that one pup came attendees flocked to Tuckerton framed duck artwork. from Italy to join the fun. She exon a wet and gloomy weekend, One of the greatest crowd-pleas- plained the excitement of the high but their faces brightened when ers was the “Jumping in Jersey” jump, or “extreme vertical,” event: they walked around the booths. dog competitions. Labrador “Every dog starts at a different The two-day event brought in retrievers and other hunting (Ducks - See Page 4)
Medical Center Celebrates 40 Years of Service and Innovation By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK - Forty years ago, Brick Hospital opened its doors as a small 120-bed community medical center. Today, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center (OUMC) has grown into a 357-bed facility and is part of a network recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, OUMC hosted a large community
event, transforming its grounds into a lively gathering for residents, hospital staff, and families. The celebration featured a wide range of activities, with something for everyone to enjoy. It also allowed the medical center to showcase its advances in medical technology and care. The event included interactive exhibits with demonstrations of the hospital’s robotic-assisted surgery technology. OUMC has two da Vinci robots for minimally invasive surgery
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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – For nearly a decade, FanNation has been bringing a “Geekstravaganza” to the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The free event provides a multi-media convention for fans of science fiction, comic books, fantasy, horror, anime and much more and this year was no exception. Families could be seen making a nautical themed I spy bottle. In the Discovery Room you could also enjoy a Tinker Fairy storytime that featured stories, games and a meet and greet with a Tinker Fairy. FanNation also featured the return of some old favorites such as the crimson haired mermaid who also provided some stories, games and greeted young people with tales and her tail. A popular annual feature is the scavenger hunt. This year, eagle-eyed attendees
scoured the book shelves for dragon eggs that could net you a treasure from a prize box in the front lobby. Mancini Hall was the place to be for Star Wars fans. The Star Wars Costuming club Saber Guild Corellia presented a children’s padawan training class allowing for young Jedi Knights to learn how to properly use their light sabers while “using the Force” to defend themselves from the dark side. The USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association also beamed down to the Hometown Dairy room to provide a Sci-Fi Roundup of the best and the worst science fiction entries of 2024 covering the subjects of “Dune II,” “International Space Station,” “Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes,” “Alien: Romulus” and “Furioso” among others. That panel also explored (FanNation See Page 5)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Rosemarie McCroy, 12, poses at the Toms River Library during FanNation portraying the character Millie from the Helluva Boss show.
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