The SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 12 - No. 16
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October 19, 2024
Lacey Day Celebrates Family Shelter Community Under Sunny Skies Planned In Old Town Hall
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan There are talks to turn the former Little Egg Harbor town hall into a shelter for families.
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan A small child enjoys making a big bubble courtesy of one of the event vendors.
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By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – After being postponed because of rain, Lacey Day came back to town under clear skies. Members of the local community and neighbors enjoyed an afternoon of fun at Gille Park. The event,
which ran from noon to 4 p.m., showcased local culture, businesses, and family-friendly activities. Children enjoyed bouncing on large inflatables while attendees sampled a variety of food from local (Lacey Day - See Page 6)
Italian Heritage Celebrated At Columbus Day Festi val And Parade
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY– It was a weekend of Italian pride! Several Seaside Heights streets showcased the sounds, scents and excitement of Italy as one of Ocean County’s most treasured fall festivals returned. For three days the Borough played host to this special ethnic event that included the 33rd annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade that enjoyed perfect weather. (Parade - See Page 5)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Group Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie gather at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall.
By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – An ordinance unanimously passed by the local governing body could pave the way for the first dedicated family shelter in Ocean County. The decision allows the township to negotiate the sale of its old town hall to Family Promise of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit that supports families facing homelessness. “The next step is signing the contract,” explained Eric P. LeBoeuf, the attorney representing Family Promise. “This ordinance was permission to be able to sell. Now, the township attorney and I must work on the language of the contract.” The ordinance’s passage was met with applause and aligns with the county’s broader initiative to address homelessness. Rather than operating shelters directly, Ocean County has allocated $7.5 million in American Rescue Plan (Shelter - See Page 4)
VA Clinic To Close As New One Opens
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Administration clinic in Toms River is set to have a grand opening soon, while the one in Brick closes its doors. The Toms River clinic’s official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue. There’s an entrance to the facility from Hooper and another entrance
on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Pavilion. “Patient Day One” of this building will be October 22, said Xiomara Johnson, a Navy veteran who serves as Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The ribbon cutting ceremony (VA Clinic - See Page 5)
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