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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 13
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─Photos by Bob Vosseller Shells were collected along Forked River Beach for a community-based restoration project. (Inset) Workers brought shells seeded with oyster larvae to the reef constructed just offshore. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – There was a “shell-a-bration” recently hosted by the American Littoral Society – a project designed to make the shore stronger and healthier – followed by a party to reward the hard work that was done. During the event, recycled shells seeded with oyster (Shell - See Page 8)
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Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For Ocean Of Love
─ Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The event was a fundraiser for Ocean of Love
October 1, 2022
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – WRAT 95.5 radio personality Gotts put a new spin on topping the charts as this year’s repeat celebrity for the Ocean of Love Radiothon Billboard. The fundraiser for children with cancer raised $165,749 within 72 hours – with more money still coming in. The initial
total represents the largest dollar amount raised over two decades of the annual event and far exceeds the 2022 goal to raise $109,000. Gotts climbed at least 40 feet of scaffolding to take up 72 hours of residence on a Toms River billboard to raise money for the non-profit he said has personally touched his heart. (Love - See Page 4)
By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Board of Education made it clear at a special meeting on September 21. They need voters to approve a ballot referendum and save the local schools. Superintendent Christopher Lommerin emphasized the need boils down to ensuring there are enough teachers. “Kids can’t get a good education without teachers,” Lommerin stressed. “We need teachers to teach children – that’s our business.” What’s the alternative? Officials said eight classrooms will be empty rooms without teachers in them. Classroom sizes would near 28-30 children. The district could face consolidation and lose local control. Simply put, the district wants approval for an increase of the school’s tax levy by $840,000. The average home in town has an assessed (not market) value of $271,534 and (Teachers - See Page 4)
Fire Dept., Ladies Auxiliary Hit Milestones
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Stafford Fire Department celebrated 100 years of saving lives. By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – The names of local volunteers willing to run into burning buildings to save lives may have changed over the last century. However, they’re all worthy of celebration. (Fire - See Page 5)
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