ARounD the JeRsey shoRe Ice Worlds At Robert J. Novins Planetarium

TOMS RIVER – The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of scientific inquiry for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we’ll examine the ecosystems that exist and thrive there and learn how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we’ll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our

Solar System.

Winner of five Telly Awards. Narrrated by Academy Award nominated actress, Emily Watson. Produced in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with the support of the National Science Foundation. Ice Worlds at Robert J. Novins Planetarium will be shown on August 5 and 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at ocean.edu/ planetarium.

Beautiful, Beneficial Butterfl ies

TOMS RIVER – Commissioner Virginia

E. Haines announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering Beautiful, Beneficial Butterfl ies for all ages at Cattus Island County Park, located at 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, on Thursdays until August 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A naturalist will be on hand to show you around the beautiful and fragrant Butterfly Garden, located in front of the Cooper Environmental Center. Learn about our native pollinators and what it takes to create your own butterfly garden at home!

No registration is required to attend this free program. Be aware that it is weather-dependent. For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancounty parks.org.

Ocean County History Day

TOMS RIVER – The Third Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a rain date scheduled for September 17.

The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Numerous Ocean County Historical Societies and museums will be setting up displays to help tell the rich history of Ocean County. There will be live entertainment, historic reenactors, history books to purchase, and free tours of the newly renovated Elizabeth Sculthorp Force Victorian Era house and museum. For additional information, contact Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134 or jeffschenker@ myyahoo.com.

Tin Can Sailors Association

TOMS RIVER – The Tin Can Sailors Association Of New Jersey NJ DESRON 2 – Phoenix Squadron welcomes all branches of the military to their group. They invite you to join their meetings that are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 12 p.m. at the George P. Vanderveer, American Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Road, Toms River. Order breakfast or lunch at a very reasonable cost to you, eat during meeting.

They are a chartered squadron of The National Association of Destroyer Veterans (Tin Can Sailors). Contact them at 732-630-1855 or email commander@ tcs-desvets-nj.org or BillSchmidt1000@ aol.com; 732-575-6904. Website: tcs-desvets-nj.org.

Weekly Yoga

TOMS RIVER – Join at Hope Sheds Light for Weekly Yoga Find balance and center yourself. Build a healthy routine with Yoga, a gentle form of stretching and deep breathing.

Weekly Yoga is held every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 253 Chestnut Street. Open to all levels of experience. Don’t forget - move a muscle, change a thought! Mats will be provided.

50th Annual Horseshoe Tournament

MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Township for the 50th Annual Horseshoe Tournament at Harry Wright Lake on August 5. (Rain date August 6)

On-site registration closes at 88 max or 9 a.m. Singles and doubles. Play begins at 9:30 a.m. Wear your oldest Manchester Horseshoe Tournament shirt for a chance to win a prize. www.TallwoodsCareCenter.com

For more information, call the Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102.

Package includes: Removal from hospital or facility within 25 miles of funeral home, all funeral home service fees, and required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.

Package includes: 2-Hr Memorial Visitation (during regular business hours) a complimentary select Urn, removal from Hospital or Facility with-in 25 miles of Funeral Home, all Funeral Home service fees, required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes residential removal fee and Crematory charges.

Homeless

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A philosophical and fiercely articulate woman, Katie plans to write a book about her experiences. It won’t be one that focuses on the “woe is me.” After all, Katie invokes a daily mantra that she says comes from the lyrics of Stevie Wonder’s “In the Key of Life.”

“You know sometime in life’s hate and troubles, can make you wish you were born in another time and space,” paraphrased Katie. “But you can bet your life…that God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed.”

Katie said that she lost her job after doctors gave her opiates for intractable pain and she became addicted to them. She lives at the camp with her husband, Dennis, Sr. and their son, Dennis, Jr., who has some mental health issues. The family also has two aging cocker spaniels from the same litter – one with a visible tumor

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Hannah Repuyan, Genesis Salguero, Shelby Schwartz, Luka Seraphini, Daniel Sharkey, Katelyn Van Pelt, and Alexandra Zsoldos. Their accomplishments were celebrated and each of the students were presented a certificate for their achievements during that Board meeting.

School Superintendent John Berenato said “the school administration and Board of Education are very committed to supporting our AP students while increasing our AP offerings and dual enrollment. We understand what a big endeavor and undertaking that taking AP classes present.”

“The curriculum is intense and we recognize the incredible course load, and achievement, that comes along with being an AP student. For way of example of how the Board of Education has been so supportive of our AP students: if any student achieves a 3, 4 or 5 on their AP exam during the 2023-24 school year, the BOE will be reimbursing the cost of the student’s AP exam,” Berenato added.

An AP Boot Camp recently took place at MTHS. AP Boot Camp is a program for students taking an AP course for the fi rst time. Students focused on the skills necessary to successfully complete a year in AP courses.

Student experiences were created to encourage teamwork, communication, organization, critical reading and writing, and problem-solving. AP Boot Camp involved four days of skill and content development which educators felt was necessary for the students to excel in AP classes.

Those who attended this event were actively engaged with their peers in various activities and experiences designed to on its back.

“We’re all living on my $753 check each month,” Katie said. “Where else can we go?”

The snapshot of the residents within the encampment are enough to cause anyone to lose sleep. Many of the people said they already felt let down by some of the agencies that showed up to help them. They worry that alternatives to their current conditions could fi nd them separated from their families or forced to give up their loyal pets.

And, then there’s the problem of anything less than permanent placement. No one appeared to have family or friends to turn to – as those options had already been discounted.

Ocean County Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea, who initiated the homelessness task force and fund, revealed the level of compassion she feels for every person without a roof over their heads.

“We’ve begun the fi rst steps to working on this issue,” said Crea. “Our plan is to get input from the various agencies and nonprofits to point people in a direction that offers them the help they need.” prepare students mentally, emotionally, and psychologically for the rigors that will be placed upon them in a college setting. AP students weren’t the only ones getting accolades this month. Junior Achievement (JA) of New Jersey (JANJ) recognized the 2023 High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its recent annual Board meeting.

The School District sent out congratulations to Manchester High School students Allison Gilbert, attending George Mason University, and Abena Konadu, attending Drexel University. These students are two of only six students in New Jersey to be awarded these scholarships.

The JA High School Hero Scholar Award was co-founded by Pamela Craig in 2015 to recognize exceptional students who have participated as classroom volunteers through JA High School Heroes while promoting the significance of education and career preparation.

JANJ leaders credited Craig’s generosity, vision, and leadership with the Scholar Award Initiative having helped shape the lives of young adults across the state. This effort will continue for years to come.

As a cornerstone of their mission, JANJ noted their dedication to equipping New Jersey students with the employability and life skills needed for successful futures. JANJ’s High School Heroes initiative empowers students to be role models as they teach JA to children within their local communities, all the while developing their own leadership, presentation, time management, and collaboration skills.

Every school year, thousands of Heroes statewide bring JA’s career readiness, money management, and entrepreneurship learning experiences to life for tens of thousands of children.

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