ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Republican Group Holds Scholarship Breakfast

FORKED RIVER – The Ocean County Federation of Republican Women (OFCRW) held their Annual Scholarship Breakfast on June 10 at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River.

All scholarship applicants were required to submit their academic transcripts, a short essay and be sponsored by an Ocean County Republican Club member. After reviewing several applications and receiving recommendations from the OCFRW Scholarship Committee chaired by Vicki Heslin, OCFRW was proud to award four highly accomplished young women with scholarships to be used for their higher education.

The following women received $500 scholarships from OCFRW:

• Erin Beaudry, Toms River East

• Eleanor Curatolo, Forked River

• Arianna Ponce, Toms River East

• Katelyn Rizzo, Toms River North

“We are so excited to be able to provide support to these exceptional young women as they head off to college through our OCFRW scholarship,” said Chairwoman Noriko Kowalewski. “Each year the applicants raise the bar through their hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing the incredible accomplishments these young women achieve in their future endeavors.”

In addition to the scholarship presentation, guest speaker Alexis Bailey, Vice President of Government Affairs for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association congratulated our scholarship recipients and shared remarks with the attendees.

Everyone Is Gett ing Ready For July 4th Fireworks On The Toms River

By Chris Lundy

BEACHWOOD – An event that brings at least 15,000 viewers is drawing near, and Ocean County residents are preparing for it now.

It’s called Beachwood Fireworks On The Toms River, because it’s organized by Beachwood volunteers and elected officials. It’s just a few weeks away. Councilman Gerald LaCrosse, who noted his job involves making sure the weather is good for that night, said that the fi reworks are planned for dusk on July 4.

Residents are likely making plans on where to meet or where to set up their chairs and blankets, but there’s something else they could do to help prepare as well.

Although local officials are heavily involved in the planning of the fireworks, it’s not paid for by tax dollars. Rather, it relies on donations.

Checks can be made out to Beachwood Fireworks On The Toms River, and mailed to the municipal building at 1600 Pinewald Road, Beachwood, NJ 08722.