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Vigil Honors Victims Of Violence someone who loved his fellow man. He gave a voice to so many young people.” The event opened with other voices by young people - the National Anthem sung by members of the Central Regional High School choir. This was followed by an introductory sermon by Berkeley’s Shawn Hyland. Jarrett Branch, who is the regional director for Turning Point USA, the group founded by Kirk, spoke about the man Photo by Chris Lundy he was. A few hundred people came to Veterans Park in Berkeley, bonding over “Even the people who shared ideals in the wake of tragedy. didn’t agree with him – he loved them,” Branch By Chris Lundy said. “He was the type of guy who knew everybody’s BERKELEY – A couple hundred people came to name and wanted to make sure you were OK.” Veterans Park in Bayville for a candlelit vigil against As a black man, Branch addressed criticisms of political violence which highlighted the most recent Kirk being racist, saying that he judged people on victim of it. their merit. A small tribute with candles was placed near the “We’re not black. We’re not white. We’re Americans bandstand, honoring Charlie Kirk. On one side of the who happen to be black or white,” he said. stage was a poster of Kirk with the years 1993-2025. After Kirk’s death, there were a lot of quotes going On the other side was a poster shared by two wom- around purporting to show his sexism. For example, en: Iryna Zarutska and Minnesota Representative on his podcast, he said to Taylor Swift (who was not Melissa Hortman. there) “Reject feminism. Submit to your husband, While it was a somber event, it was also a celebra- Taylor. You’re not in charge.” tion of Kirk’s life, said attendee Helena DeBoer of Branch said that Kirk was quoting Ephesians, in Bayville. “It was a celebration of someone who loved a segment that calls for the wife to submit to her Jesus Christ, someone who loved his family and (Vigil - See Page 4)
Music Echoes Through The Pines At Heritage Festival
By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN - The sound of clogging shoes striking a concrete floor set the rhythm for a day of celebration at the Third Annual Pinelands Heritage and Americana Fest. The back lot of Albert Music Hall became a stage for local talent and tradition, with families unfolding lawn Photo by Stephanie Faughnan chairs to settle in for an afternoon of music, culture, and Folk-country singer-songwriter community. Dozens of tents lined the grounds, each Amanda Penecale makes her Pine- one filled with artisans, authors, and historical societies lands Heritage and Americana Fest sharing the stories and spirit of the Pinelands. Admission debut with an acoustic set. (Music Echoes - See Page 5)
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Mayor Puts Out Reminder About Bulk Pick-Up Changes By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – When bulk pick-up days were taken off the calendar, a lot of people assumed that they are no longer happening, but Mayor John Bacchione reminded people that the new procedure just involves calling and scheduling a pick-up. Before the change, there were just four bulk pick-ups a year in most of town, “now it’s every day. All you have to do is call Public Works,” he said at the most recent Township Council meeting. Residents can call Public Works at 732-3494616. A staff member will schedule your bulk pick-up on the day after your next trash pickup. “Do not put bulk out at the curb and expect it to be picked up immediately after you call.” If you can’t get through, call the mayor’s office at 732-244-7400. The Public Works department recently put out reminders that bulk items include mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped), non-treated lumber, furniture, and other items that don’t fit in your trash can. Bulk items can not include: construction material, pressure treated lumber, sheds, fencing, trash bags, masonry material, hazardous waste (please bring to Ocean County Reclamation (Mayor Reminder - See Page 6)
Library System Celebrates Centennial By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Serving as the cochairs of the Centennial Celebration Committee is a big job, just ask Ocean County Librarian Sherri Taliercio who serves as library system Public Information Officer and fellow Librarian Scott Brown, who works in the virtual programs/knowledge management division. Photo courtesy Ocean County Library They chaired OCL’s 100 Anniversary ComAttendees celebrate the Ocean Coun- mittee which recently saw multiple celebrations ty Library system’s 100 years at a in branches across the county. (Library - See Page 14) gala held at the Toms River Branch.
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