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Trip includes round-trip transportation, lunch and bus driver gratuity. Gather at Unity Hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road Whiting, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441.Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

Garden Party Gift Auction

WHITING – Lakeside Garden Club

Presents Garden Party Gift Auction and Venetian Table on September 23 at Lakeside Hall Cedar Glen Lakes, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.

Doors open at 12 p.m. Tickets $20 which includes one full ticket sheet. (Additional sheets available for purchase)

For additional information and tickets, call Linda Burke at 732-740-0565.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 4, located at 15E Moccasin Drive in Whiting, is hosting a flea market on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

They hold a flea market the fi rst Saturday of every month. They have over 50 great vendors, breakfast and lunch, and you will find Jerry with the pull tabs right next to the kitchen. Come, shop, and enjoy, they will have a silent auction also.

Crestwood Village 7 Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 7 will host their monthly flea market on July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting.

There will be over 50 vendors! Homemade food from the kitchen! Free door prizes! 50/50 for charity! Vendor tables available; call 732-715-0813.

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The characters in the book are also Chinese-American, as Szamreta Tang’s children are half Chinese, and felt there needs to be more children books with Chinese characters. “When one thinks about points of access or parts of representation that this book really provides, there’s a ton. There are multi-gen-

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Reflecting on his own experiences, Williams highlighted the opportunities present in the current initiative and emphasized the importance of providing resources and services to prevent recidivism and protect the community.

As the president and founder of Project Heuristic, Williams implored the commissioners to recognize the dire needs of individuals in this specific subgroup of the homeless population, many of whom are grappling with ad-

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Assisting at the scene were members of the Manchester and Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Technicians from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, Robert Wood erational families, Asian-Americans, children with medical differences. It really took on a life of its own,” Furlong said.

Daily said, “it’s important for everyone to understand that children with differences need be accepted and not misunderstood. It’s a book for everyone.”

Additionally, the story was published as a bilingual book to increase the access. Children can read along in either English diction and trauma.

Various other homelessness advocates expressed their gratitude or listened attentively to learn more about the homelessness trust fund. Each commissioner acknowledged Crea’s efforts, recognizing her pivotal role in the fund’s creation.

An atmosphere of hope, emotion, and positivity followed the unanimous approval of the ordinance. Crea, who diligently took notes during the commentary, absorbed the sentiments shared and appeared quite moved.

The State of New Jersey enacted the “County Homelessness Trust Fund or Spanish.

Johnson University Hospital Paramedics, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital LifeFlight Medevac Helicopter.

At this time, the crash in under investigation. However, police believe the medical episode was the contributing factor of the crash.

This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Keith Douglas of the Manchester Township Traffic Safety Unit.

After the book launched in April, Furlong had the opportunity to host a read aloud at the Asbury Book Cooperative in May. The event welcomed everyone to the local bookstore to hear a reading of “Ben and the Amazing Animal Adventure.”

“It was adorable,” Furlong said about the read aloud. “The Asbury Book Cooperative is a such community place. We had a couple of preschool-

Act” in 2009, granting county governments the authority to create county homelessness prevention trust funds. This legislation enabled county-operated programs to effectively address the needs of homeless individuals and families. The counties that have preceded Ocean County in establishing Homelessness Trust Funds are Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset, and Union.

The increase in fees for recorded instruments takes effect on September 1, 2023, and could raise anywhere from $275,000 to $390,000 annually. The funds collect- ers come in and enjoy the book.” ed will be dedicated to ongoing homelessness and housing instability programs, as well as the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing projects for homeless individuals or families.

Furlong has published previous works including “Voices of Newcomers: Experiences of Multilingual Learners,” an educational book which she won an award for. Furlong said that she plans to continue to publish books focusing on resource texts for educators.

“Ben and the Amazing Animal Adventure” is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, as well as at the Asbury Book Cooperative.

With a population of over 650,000 people, Ocean County currently has approximately ten percent of its residents living in poverty. The dire situation affects all age groups, with children accounting for fifteen percent of those in poverty and seniors making up seven percent.

“The fund is not the final answer in helping our citizens,” Crea acknowledged. “But it’s an important step to assist in our ongoing efforts to help our residents.”

Recovery International Meetings

TOMS RIVER – Recovery International is a free self-help mental health group that meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue in Room 6. This group offers understanding and support for those who suffer from stress and tension, anxiety, panic, worry, anger, fear, sleep problems, depression, fatigue, feelings of helplessness, panic attacks and other emotional problems.

For more information, please call 732-5575466 or check out our website at recovery international.org.

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