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Vol. 22 - No. 24
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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A turkey on the table and gifts given by family and friends. These are the things to be thankful for, and the things that can be taken for granted. Thousands of people in Ocean County are struggling to have these traditions. Many local charities are calling on the public’s help to bridge these gaps and provide help for people. The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties serves close to 10,000 families, said Lori Sayde, the group’s marketing and media manager. They service 300 pantries in Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are trying to raise 4,000 meals for the holidays. As of press time, they were about 1,000 turkeys short, and are looking for residents to donate the turkeys they get as incentives from grocery stores. They could also take the chicken roasters or other options for smaller families. This collection drive, holiday meal appeal, is “to make sure no family is without a turkey for the holidays,” she said. Pat Donaghue, the executive
–Photos courtesy People’s Pantry Holiday meal collection continued at The People’s Pantry and one of its collection sites, The Windmill restaurant. director of the People’s Pantry, said money is still probably one of the best donations they can (Turkeys - See Page 18)
November 19, 2016
Local Ministries Help With Holiday Grief
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By Lois Rogers he Christmas season seemed to arrive even earlier this year, with decorations lighting some of the area’s public squares and private landscapes the night after Halloween. These twinkling lights are meant as a joyous signal of the holidays and holy days to come. But for those dealing with the loss of loved ones, the season may bring even more pain, sorrow and anger say area grief counselors and bereavement ministers. That being the case, in support centers for grief and loss around the shore, helping people cope with the emptiness caused by these emotions becomes a priority for counselors and bereavement ministers. They strive to provide insights and inspiration that can help support individuals and families between Thanksgiving and New Years when it often seems like everyone else in the world is overflowing with glad tidings. The aim is to keep the rush of memories, especially strong at this time of year, from overwhelming those experiencing them said Ann Ascione-Hardman, Rev. Scott Thayer and Bernice Garfield-Szita and Bob Szita. Ascione-Hardman founded and leads the Bereavement Support Group in St. Luke Parish, Toms River. Thayer leads the GriefShare program at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River. Garfield-Zita and her husband are the founding directors of the Grief Information Education and Recovery (Ministries - See Page 18)
Parade Honors Veterans
–Photos by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The annual Veterans Day Parade stepped off and featured a multitude of county marching bands and civic organizations, including the Bayville Elks, and Toms River Intermediate South and High School South. Also participating were the county chapters of the Tin Can Sailors, Submarine, Purple Heart, Wounded Warrior veterans groups. See Page 5 for more photos.
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