(Kevin will return from vacation on Monday, July 16)
It’s harder and harder these days to maintain traditions but one that continues
are fireworks on the 4th of July in Beachwood and tomorrow night the borough
will host its 67th Fireworks on the Toms River. Tens of thousands will begin
looking up in the sky around 9pm from all along the river in Beachwood,
Pine Beach, Toms River, Island Heights, Ocean Gate, Berkeley Township and
South Toms River. That includes many who will be in boats on the river
which in itself paints a beautiful picture as the sun sets for the day.
While most of you will “ooh” and “ah” over the near half-hour extravaganza
you will not think about how the relatively small town of Beachwood is able
to host this event each year. The answer is commitment, cooperation and
donations and the annual fireworks display will only continue if those who
enjoy the show support it as well. 92.7 WOBM is delighted to once again
to be a corporate sponsor of the event and also provide a patriotic musical
simulcast. Other sponsors who are largely responsible for allowing the
tradition to continue are COMCAST, SPIRITS UNLIMITED, COMMERCE
BANK and AMERGEN-OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION.
Most of these companies have supported the show for years, however just
as important are the donations from area residents, professionals and
other businesses.
As Beachwood officials like to point out…if everyone who views the show
donated just a dollar there would never be an issue in how to pay for the fireworks.
With that in mind you can help out by sending whatever you can to
“Fireworks on the Toms River-Beachwood” in care of Beachwood Borough Hall,
1600 Pinewald Road in Beachwood.
Not to be lost in all of this is the time and effort of the Beachwood Police
Department, Public Works Department, and volunteers from the Fire Company
and First Aid Squad to insure our nation’s birthday ends with a bang…and a
safe one at that.
While many towns long ago stopped shooting off fireworks on Independence
Day the tradition continues in Beachwood. I know the late Mayor William
Hornidge will be looking down with a smile on his face and enjoying the
show…it was always his favorite event of the year.
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Mayor Hornidge used to have pails distributed the night of the fireworks (along the boardwalk area where people stand)to differ the cost of the fireworks. Incidentally, this year's fireworks were wimpy compared to last year's. This will probably make collecting next year more difficult.
Also fireworks have become quite common place..Seaside and Lavallette also have extensive shows.
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